Octoomba
| Octoomba | |||
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 In-game artwork of an Octoomba from Dr. Mario World | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021) | ||
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- “Careful! Octoombas!”
- —Luma, Super Mario Galaxy 2
Octoombas, originally referred to as Electrogoombas,[1] are alien enemies that first appear in Super Mario Galaxy. They are very common, appearing in most galaxies, and bear resemblances to Goombas and octopuses (particularly their cartoony depiction common in Japanese media), both of which contribute to the name.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
Electrogoombas debut in the first selectable mission of Super Mario Galaxy and make very sporadic appearances later in the game. In their unprovoked state, Electrogoombas move back and forth along set paths. If Mario comes near one, it will try to headbutt him with its antenna. Electrogoombas can be defeated by spinning them or by jumping on them. Once defeated, they leave behind three Star Bits (if they were spun) or a coin (if they were jumped on). There is also a timid, rock-spitting variant of them called Octoguy which is more common later in the game, and a large relative called Rocto.
Appearances[edit]
Note: 
marks missions where they are absent.
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
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| Terrace | Good Egg Galaxy |   
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| Fountain | Battlerock Galaxy |
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| Kitchen | Bowser Jr.'s Airship Armada | 
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| Engine Room | Toy Time Galaxy |
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Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
Octoombas reappear in Super Mario Galaxy 2 under their current name.[2] They attack Mario by spitting rocks at him, just like Octoguys. Two new variants are also introduced in the game: Elite Octoombas and Octoboos. They are much more common than in the first game, though their variants still tend to appear more often later in the game.
Appearances[edit]
Note: marks missions where they are absent.
Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]
Octoombas[3] return in Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury as enemies in bonus world stages, such as Super Galaxy, Gigantic Seasick Wreck, and Champion's Road. Octoombas are the last enemies to be introduced in the game. Their attack pattern has changed once again - they now spit three cannonballs (although they can be jumped on) in a straight line instead of a single rock. Octoombas are also much stronger than in the previous games, as they are resilient to almost every attack (including Rosalina's Spin attack). They can only be defeated with a Ground Pound. Octoombas are now stationary, and only rotate in position, instead of moving back and forth.
Dr. Mario World[edit]
Octoombas appear in Dr. Mario World as assistants. They also appear in the background of World 8 when an area has been cleared. In stage mode, its effect is to fill the skill meter by half of the doctor's full gauge on stage start. In versus mode, its effect is to reduce the time before the stage starts shrinking the playing field by a percentage, which can stack with Scuttlebug's versus effect to further reduce the time.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
- Trading card
| Image | Name | Description
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Electrogoomba | This class of Goomba, the long time Mario enemy, is adapted for space. These alien Goombas are found in many areas of the game and attack Mario by trying to headbutt him when he comes near. They can easily be destroyed by jumping on their heads. Electrogoombas are amphibious and have brown, red, and blue subspecies. |
Dr. Mario World[edit]
- Stage mode: "Grants 10%/20%/30%/40%/50% chance of half-full skill meter on stage start."
- Versus mode: "Decreases time until your and your opponent's stages begin to shrink by 10%/20%/30%/40%/50%."
Description[edit]
Octoombas have a similar physique to Goombas. Their bodies are blue with several yellow spots, and they have small snout-like mouths which they use to spit rocks. Octoombas have antennae on their heads, and three rounded feet. They use these feet to hop from side to side to move. They have sunken glowing eyes and their brows are set in a scowl. When charging up their attacks, Octoombas will glow orange.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy
Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy
Model from Super Mario Galaxy
Artwork from Super Mario 3D World
Stamp from Super Mario 3D World
Stamp from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Variants[edit]
Artwork of an Octoguy from Super Mario Galaxy
Artwork of an Elite Octoomba from Super Mario Galaxy 2
Artwork of an Octoboo from Super Mario Galaxy 2
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | タコボー[4][5] Takobō |
Portmanteau of「蛸」(tako, "octopus") and「クリボー」(Kuribō, "Goomba") | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 章鱼宝宝[5] Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo |
From「章鱼」(zhāngyú, "octopus") and「栗宝宝」(Lìbǎobǎo, "Goomba") | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 章魚寶寶[5] Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo |
From「章魚」(zhāngyú, "octopus") and「栗寶寶」(Lìbǎobǎo, "Goomba") | |
| French | Poulba[6][5] | From poulpe ("octopus") and "Goomba" | |
| Electrogoomba[7] | From Électro and Goomba | ||
| German | Oktumba[5] | Octoomba | |
| Italian | Polipoomba[5] | From polipo ("octopus") and "Goomba" | |
| Korean | 점박문어[5] Jeombagmun'eo |
From "점박" (jeombag, "dotted") and "문어" (mun'eo, "octopus") | |
| Portuguese | Octumba[5] | Octoomba | |
| Spanish | Octoomba[5] | - |
References[edit]
- ^ Black, Fletcher (November 9, 2007). Super Mario Galaxy PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-7615-5643-5. Page 41.
- ^ Browne, Catherine (May 23, 2010). Super Mario Galaxy 2: PRIMA Official Game Guide. Roseville: Random House Inc. ISBN 978-0-30746-907-6. Page 28.
- ^ Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett (November 22, 2013). Super Mario 3D World PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-804-16249-4. Page 26.
- ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 127, 160.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i internal filenames from Dr. Mario World (Glossary_Characters.bytes\SubOctoomba)
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 30
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 41
