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'''Goombario''' is the first of [[Mario]]'s party members. He made his first appearance in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. His speciality is providing Mario with information about the various locations and enemies in the game. In the [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|sequel]], this task is carried on by [[Goombella]]. Goombario's name also appears in the ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' scorechart. In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', he appears as a [[Catch Card]] found on the twentieth floor of the [[Flopside Pit of 100 Trials]].
'''Goombario''' is the first of [[Mario]]'s party members. He made his first appearance in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. His specialty is providing Mario with information about the various locations and enemies in the game. In the [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|sequel]], this task is carried on by [[Goombella]]. Goombario's name also appears in the ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' scorechart. In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', he appears as a [[Catch Card]] found on the twentieth floor of the [[Flopside Pit of 100 Trials]].


==History==
==History==
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When Mario falls into [[Goomba Village (Paper Mario)|Goomba Village]] at the start of ''Paper Mario'', Goombario and his family ([[Goombaria]], [[Goompa]], [[Gooma]], [[Goomama]] and [[Goompapa]]) finds him and then he faces [[Jr. Troopa]] and they let him rest in the [[Toad House]]. When Mario falls off the balcony in Goompa's house, Goompa and Mario find a [[Hammer]] and smash through a yellow block to get back to Goomba Village. [[Kammy Koopa]] attacks the village and Mario tells them about his quest. Goompa suggests that Goombario join Mario on his adventure, and he accepts. In the field, Goombario can use his tattle to find out where Mario is and tell him about the people they meet. Goombario is named after Mario according to Goompapa.
When Mario falls into [[Goomba Village (Paper Mario)|Goomba Village]] at the start of ''Paper Mario'', Goombario and his family ([[Goombaria]], [[Goompa]], [[Gooma]], [[Goomama]] and [[Goompapa]]) finds him and then he faces [[Jr. Troopa]] and they let him rest in the [[Toad House]]. When Mario falls off the balcony in Goompa's house, Goompa and Mario find a [[Hammer]] and smash through a yellow block to get back to Goomba Village. [[Kammy Koopa]] attacks the village and Mario tells them about his quest. Goompa suggests that Goombario join Mario on his adventure, and he accepts. In the field, Goombario can use his tattle to find out where Mario is and tell him about the people they meet. Goombario is named after Mario according to Goompapa.


He will occasionally break the fourth wall and his tattles seem to indicate a friendly rivalry with [[Kooper]]. He also stated he doesn't like eating fish, and would like an [[Albino Dino]] for a pet.
He will occasionally break the fourth wall and his tattles seem to indicate a friendly rivalry with [[Kooper]]. He also stated he doesn't like eating fish, that he's scared of heights, and would like an [[Albino Dino]] for a pet.
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*Many times in the game, namely [[Cloudy Climb]], [[Bowser's Castle]], and [[Raphael the Raven]]'s Tree, Goombario mentions his fear of heights.
*[[Goompapa]] says that Goombario is named after [[Mario]]. And just as "Goombario" is a combination of "Goomba" and "Mario", his Japanese name, ''Kurio'', is also a portmanteau of "''Kuribō''" (クリボー, Goomba in Japanese) and "Mario" (マリオ).
*Judging by Goombario's tattles of them, he is apparently infatuated with [[Misstar]], [[Vanna T.]], [[Merlee]], [[Merluvlee]], and [[Chanterelle]].
*Judging by Goombario's tattles of them, he is apparently infatuated with [[Misstar]], [[Vanna T.]], [[Merlee]], [[Merluvlee]], and [[Chanterelle]].
*Goombario is a bit envious of [[Kooper]], probably because he "stole" Mario's attention, after all, he is the first team member after Goombario. The player can notice this by using the [[Tattle]] ability on [[Lee]] at the Toad Town [[Dojo]], or on an ordinary [[Duplighost]], when they turn into [[Kooper]]'s clones.  
*Goombario is a bit envious of [[Kooper]], probably because he "stole" Mario's attention, after all, he is the first team member after Goombario. The player can notice this by using the [[Tattle]] ability on [[Lee]] at the Toad Town [[Dojo]], or on an ordinary [[Duplighost]], when they turn into [[Kooper]]'s clones.  
*Goombario's personality in the French version of ''Paper Mario'' is completely different from his personality in other versions. He talks in a very rude way, and even uses a couple of swear words during the game. As such, it makes him slightly similar to [[Goombella]].  
*Goombario's personality in the French version of ''[[Paper Mario]]'' is completely different from
his personality in other versions. He talks in a very rude way, and even uses swear words during the game. As such, it makes him slightly similar to [[Goombella]].
*In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Goombario was in some photos along with the other party members in the Paper Mario History at [[Mario]]'s House.
*In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Goombario was in some photos along with the other party members in the Paper Mario History at [[Mario]]'s House.
*Goombario is the only partner in the game that has two attacks that don't require any [[FP]]. Goombella also has this trait in her respective game.
*Goombario is the only partner in the game that has two attacks that don't require any [[FP]]. Goombella also has this trait in her respective game.
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Revision as of 08:48, April 7, 2013

“Mario, I know all about your adventures around the world. You've been everywhere! And you always get the best of the bad guys. Everytime! You're the coolest! I wanna be just like you!”
Goombario, Paper Mario

Template:Character-infobox Goombario is the first of Mario's party members. He made his first appearance in Paper Mario. His specialty is providing Mario with information about the various locations and enemies in the game. In the sequel, this task is carried on by Goombella. Goombario's name also appears in the Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour and Mario Golf: Advance Tour scorechart. In Super Paper Mario, he appears as a Catch Card found on the twentieth floor of the Flopside Pit of 100 Trials.

History

Paper Mario

A portrait of both Goombario and Mario.
A portrait of Goombario and Mario.

When Mario falls into Goomba Village at the start of Paper Mario, Goombario and his family (Goombaria, Goompa, Gooma, Goomama and Goompapa) finds him and then he faces Jr. Troopa and they let him rest in the Toad House. When Mario falls off the balcony in Goompa's house, Goompa and Mario find a Hammer and smash through a yellow block to get back to Goomba Village. Kammy Koopa attacks the village and Mario tells them about his quest. Goompa suggests that Goombario join Mario on his adventure, and he accepts. In the field, Goombario can use his tattle to find out where Mario is and tell him about the people they meet. Goombario is named after Mario according to Goompapa.

He will occasionally break the fourth wall and his tattles seem to indicate a friendly rivalry with Kooper. He also stated he doesn't like eating fish, that he's scared of heights, and would like an Albino Dino for a pet.

Attacks

Attack Flower Points Needed Effect To Attack Move Ranks
Headbonk None Bonks a single enemy, like Mario's Jump. Press A Button right before landing. Initial
Tattle None Uncovers enemy's description and stats. Outside of battle, it can be used to describe the people Mario meets and the places he visits. Just press A Button. Initial
Charge 1 Boosts Headbonk attack by 2. Just press A Button. Super Rank
Multi-Bonk 3 Much like Mario's Power Bounce, bonks an enemy multiple times until he misses the action command. Press A Button before landing on an enemy. Ultra Rank

Catch Card

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Goombario's Catch Card.

Card Type: Rare
Card Description: Mario and Goombario go all the way back to Paper Mario. Enemies suffer when he uses his head.
How To Get The Card: In the Flopside Pit of 100 Trials

Names in Other Languages

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Trivia

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Goombario, as he would have appeared in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Super Paper Mario respectively.
  • Judging by Goombario's tattles of them, he is apparently infatuated with Misstar, Vanna T., Merlee, Merluvlee, and Chanterelle.
  • Goombario is a bit envious of Kooper, probably because he "stole" Mario's attention, after all, he is the first team member after Goombario. The player can notice this by using the Tattle ability on Lee at the Toad Town Dojo, or on an ordinary Duplighost, when they turn into Kooper's clones.
  • Goombario's personality in the French version of Paper Mario is completely different from

his personality in other versions. He talks in a very rude way, and even uses swear words during the game. As such, it makes him slightly similar to Goombella.

  • In Super Paper Mario, Goombario was in some photos along with the other party members in the Paper Mario History at Mario's House.
  • Goombario is the only partner in the game that has two attacks that don't require any FP. Goombella also has this trait in her respective game.

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