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|image=[[File:DMW-Octoomba.png|150px]]<br>In-game artwork of an Octoomba from ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
|title=Octoomba
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|image=[[Image:Electrogoomba.png|140px]]<br>An in-game model of an '''Octoomba'''.
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|species_origin=[[Goomba]]
|variants=[[Elite Octoomba]]<br>[[Octoboo]]<br>[[Octoguy]]
|related=[[Octopus]]
|relatives=[[Goomba]]<br>[[Rocto]]<br>[[Slurple]]
|sub_species=[[Octoguy]]s<br>[[Elite Octoomba]]s<br>Gray Electrogoomba<br>[[Octoboo]]
|notable=[[King Kaliente]]<br>[[Prince Pikante]]  
|affiliation=[[Koopa Troop]], [[King Kaliente]], [[Prince Pikante]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[2010]])
}}
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{{quote2|Careful! Octoombas!|[[Luma]]|[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]}}
'''Octoombas''', originally referred to as '''Electrogoombas''',<ref>Black, Fletcher. ''Super Mario Galaxy'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 41.</ref> are alien [[List of enemies|enemies]] that first appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They are very common, appearing in most [[Galaxy|galaxies]], and bear resemblances to [[Goomba]]s and [[zeldawiki:Octorok|Octorok]]s, both of which contribute to the name.
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:Block Climb Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Electrogoombas in [[Good Egg Galaxy]].]]
Electrogoombas debut in the first mission of ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and reappear as common enemies in many subsequent galaxies. If Mario comes near one, it will try to headbutt him with its antenna. They can be defeated by [[spin]]ning them or by jumping on them. Once defeated, they leave behind three [[Star Bit]]s (if they were spun) or a [[coin]] (if they were jumped on). There is also a timid, rock-spitting variant of them called [[Octoguy]], and a large relative called [[Rocto]].
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====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:Icy Rainbow Romp.png|thumb|200px|Octoombas in [[Shiverburn Galaxy]]]]
Octoombas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' under their current name.<ref>Browne, Catherine. ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 28.</ref> They attack Mario by spitting rocks at him, just like [[Octoguy]]s. Two new variants are also introduced in the game: [[Elite Octoomba]]s and [[Octoboo]]s.
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====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
[[File:SM3DW Rosalina Super Galaxy.png|thumb|200px|left|An Octoomba, next to Rosalina, in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
Octoombas<ref>Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett. ''Super Mario 3D World'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 26.</ref> 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.
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An '''Electrogoomba''', known as an '''Octoomba''' in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', is an [[Enemies|enemy]] who made its first appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. It is an alien very common in most [[galaxies]], generally seen as an [[octopus]]-like creature. Despite its name, it hardly resembles a [[Goomba]] and their relation with them seems to be rather slim.
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Octoombas appear in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' as assistants. They also appear in the background of [[World 8 (Dr. Mario World)|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.


==History==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
They are seen in various parts of the game and headbutt [[Mario]] when he approaches. In some cases, if Mario destroys some, a secret may be unveiled, as seen on several [[Airship|Airships]] in the game, where Mario had to eliminate two of them to make a bridge appear. They can easily be squashed. When jumped on, a [[Coin]] is always left by them. When a Star Spin is used to defeat them, they leave three star bits.
[[File:ElectrogoombaTradingCard.png|thumb|100px|The trading card]]
*'''Trading Card description:''' "''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''===
*'''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%.''"


===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
==Description==
Electrogoombas re-appear in the sequel, ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Unlike in the prequel, they won't headbutt Mario, but rather, they will shoot boulders at Mario, similar to their pink sub-species (which still appear) and are called '''Octoombas'''. New subspecies were introduced as well such as an [[Octoboo|undead]] variant of them with the ability to float. There is also a green version that can shoot two stones instead of one.
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.


== Appearance ==
==Gallery==
[[Image:Cosmic Blooper.jpg|thumb|230px|left|A pair of '''Electrogoombas''' from ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]]
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Electrogoombas are odd-looking creatures. They have smooth, blue skin with yellow spots, a puckered round mouth (like a [[Snifit]]'s), glowing yellow eyes, and a small antenna on top of their head with a glowing yellow organ at the tip. Unlike a typical [[Goomba]], the have no body. They attack with a headbutt, and only patrol a very small set area.
Electrogoomba.png|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
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SMG Airship Model.png|Artwork from ''Super Mario Galaxy''
SMG Asset Model Octooomba.png|Model from ''Super Mario Galaxy''
Octoomba SM3DW Prima.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
SM3DW-OctoombaStamp.png|Stamp from ''Super Mario 3D World''
SM3DW BF OctoombaStamp.png|Stamp from ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
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== Sub-species ==  
===Variants===
[[Image:Barrelblooper.jpg|thumb|right|A gray Electrogoomba.]]  
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One sub-species is a [[Octoguy|pink color]], and is somewhat smarter than the standard one. It attempts to run away from Mario, and will spit rocks at him if he gets too close. Another sub-species of Electrogoomba is gray, and taller and bigger then the other two. It is immobile, but can shoot projectiles at [[Mario]]. Some Gray Electrogoombas shoot either coconuts or fireballs, and others only shoot fireballs.
Octoguysmg.png|Artwork of an [[Octoguy]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
Elite Octoomba.png|Artwork of an [[Elite Octoomba]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
SMG2 Octoboo Artwork.png|Artwork of an [[Octoboo]] from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
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As the forms become more powerful they resemble more like octopi. In fact, in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', there is a Toad who refers to the Gray Electrogoombas as "octopi".
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=タコボー
|JapR=Takobō
|JapM=Portmanteau of「{{hover|蛸|タコ}}」(''tako'', "octopus") and「クリボー」(''Kuribō'', "[[Goomba#Names in other languages|Goomba]]")
|ChiS=章鱼宝宝
|ChiSR=Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo
|ChiSM=From「章鱼」(''zhāngyú'', "octopus") and「栗宝宝」(''Lìbǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiT=章魚寶寶
|ChiTR=Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo
|ChiTM=From「章魚」(''zhāngyú'', "octopus") and「栗寶寶」(''Lìbǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|Fre=Poulba
|FreM=From ''poulpe'' ("octopus") and "Goomba"
|Ger=Oktumba
|GerM=Octoomba
|Ita=Polipoomba
|ItaM=From ''polipo'' ("octopus") and "Goomba"
|Kor=점박문어
|KorR=Jeombagmun'eo
|KorM=From "점박" (''jeombag'', "dotted") and "문어" (''mun'eo'', "octopus")
|Por=Octumba
|PorM=Octoomba
|Spa=Octoomba
}}


''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' features new [[Elite Octoomba|yellow/green colored species]], which apparently shoot multiple rocks in a row.
==Trivia==
[[File:SMGotajack.png|thumb|125px|The unused Ota Jack.]]
*The data for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' contains a model for an [[list of Super Mario Galaxy pre-release and unused content|unused]] enemy resembling a cross between [[Rocto]] and Electrogoomba under the filename "OtaJack."<ref>TCRF. [[tcrf:Super Mario Galaxy/Unused Models#OtaJack|Super Mario Galaxy/Unused Models § OtaJack]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved February 20, 2020.</ref>


== See Also ==
==References==
*[[Goomba]]
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*[[King Kaliente]]
*[[Prince Pikante]]


==Trivia==
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*Electrogoombas resemble both [[Octorok]]s and Deku Scrubs from many ''[[wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' games.
*Electrogoombas have a similar appearance to the [[Blooper]]s found in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
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Revision as of 08:19, May 12, 2024

Octoomba
Icon of Octoomba from Dr. Mario World
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)
Variants
Relatives

Template:Quote2 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 Octoroks, both of which contribute to the name.

History

Super Mario series

Super Mario Galaxy

Electrogoombas in Good Egg Galaxy.

Electrogoombas debut in the first mission of Super Mario Galaxy and reappear as common enemies in many subsequent galaxies. If Mario comes near one, it will try to headbutt him with its antenna. They 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, and a large relative called Rocto.

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Octoombas in Shiverburn Galaxy

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.

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

Rosalina as a playable character performing a Spin Attack.
An Octoomba, next to Rosalina, in Super Mario 3D World

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

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

Super Mario Galaxy

The trading card
  • Trading Card description: "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

  • 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

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

Variants

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese タコボー
Takobō
Portmanteau of「」(tako, "octopus") and「クリボー」(Kuribō, "Goomba")

Chinese (simplified) 章鱼宝宝
Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo
From「章鱼」(zhāngyú, "octopus") and「栗宝宝」(Lìbǎobǎo, "Goomba")

Chinese (traditional) 章魚寶寶
Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo
From「章魚」(zhāngyú, "octopus") and「栗寶寶」(Lìbǎobǎo, "Goomba")

French Poulba
From poulpe ("octopus") and "Goomba"
German Oktumba
Octoomba
Italian Polipoomba
From polipo ("octopus") and "Goomba"
Korean 점박문어
Jeombagmun'eo
From "점박" (jeombag, "dotted") and "문어" (mun'eo, "octopus")

Portuguese Octumba
Octoomba
Spanish Octoomba
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Trivia

Unused Ota Jack model from Super Mario Galaxy
The unused Ota Jack.

References

  1. ^ Black, Fletcher. Super Mario Galaxy PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 41.
  2. ^ Browne, Catherine. Super Mario Galaxy 2 PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 28.
  3. ^ Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett. Super Mario 3D World PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 26.
  4. ^ TCRF. Super Mario Galaxy/Unused Models § OtaJack. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved February 20, 2020.