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*The name "Tanoomba" is a portmanteau of the words "Goomba" and "tanooki." The tanooki is a real raccoon-like creature that is often involved in Japanese mythology. Like the Tanoomba, the tanooki is a master of disguise and a shape-shifter. Additionally, the tanooki needs to use magical leaves to help it use its powers. | *The name "Tanoomba" is a portmanteau of the words "Goomba" and "tanooki." The tanooki is a real raccoon-like creature that is often involved in Japanese mythology. Like the Tanoomba, the tanooki is a master of disguise and a shape-shifter. Additionally, the tanooki needs to use magical leaves to help it use its powers. | ||
*The leaf on the Tanoomba's forehead is a reference to the [[Super Leaf]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', which transforms Mario into [[Raccoon Mario]]. Additionally, the [[Tanooki Suit]] is another power-up available in the same game. | *The leaf on the Tanoomba's forehead is a reference to the [[Super Leaf]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', which transforms Mario into [[Raccoon Mario]]. Additionally, the [[Tanooki Suit]] is another power-up available in the same game. | ||
*[[ | *[[Tail Goomba|Tanooki-tailed Goomba]]s that resemble Tanoombas appear in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game, ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. | ||
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