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[[File:Ani_smb3_paragoomba.gif|frame|left]]
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[[File:Paragoombasmb3.PNG|thumb|100px|A Paragoomba's artwork in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
[[File:Paragoombasmb3.PNG|thumb|100px|A Paragoomba's artwork in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
Paragoombas made their debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' in which they appeared as somewhat common enemies. [[Red Paragoomba]]s would attack by jumping along the ground while yellow ones attack by flying in the sky and dropping [[Micro-Goomba]]s.
Paragoombas made their debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', in which they appear as somewhat common enemies. [[Red Paragoomba]]s attack by jumping along the ground, while yellow ones attack by flying in the sky and dropping [[Micro-Goomba]]s.


====''Super Mario World====
====''Super Mario World====
[[File:W_goomba.gif|thumb|left|The two types of Paragoombas from ''Super Mario World'': a Flying Goomba on the left and a Para-Goomba on the right.]]
[[File:W_goomba.gif|frame|left|The two types of Paragoombas from ''Super Mario World'': a Flying Goomba on the left and a Para-Goomba on the right.]]
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Paragoombas, instead of being Goombas with wings, were portrayed as Goombas who utilized parachutes known as '''Para-Goombas''' (''Para Kuri'' in Japan). Normal, winged Paragoombas do appear in ''Super Mario World'' as somewhat common enemies, though they were round and could only hop on the ground instead of fly; they were named as '''Flying Goombas''' (''Pata Kuri'' in Japan) in ''Super Mario World''.
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Paragoombas, known as '''Para-Goombas''' (''Para Kuri'' in Japan), are portrayed as Goombas who utilize parachutes instead of being Goombas with wings. Normal, winged Paragoombas do appear in ''Super Mario World'' as somewhat common enemies, though they are round like the game's incarnation of [[Goomba (Super Mario World)|their wingless cousins]] and can only hop on the ground instead of fly; they are named '''Flying Goombas''' (''Pata Kuri'' in Japan) in ''Super Mario World''.


Like most Paragoombas, Flying Goombas' wings would be clipped after one jump, leaving them rendered as a normal Goomba. However, just as the normal [[Goomba (Super Mario World)|Goombas in ''Super Mario World'']], stomping on them after their wings were gone would just render them helpless for a few moments, allowing the player to throw them at other enemies.
Like most Paragoombas, Flying Goombas' wings are clipped after one jump, leaving them rendered as a normal Goomba. However, just as the normal Goombas in ''Super Mario World'', stomping on them after their wings are gone just renders them helpless for a few moments, allowing the player to throw them at other enemies.
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====''New Super Mario Bros.====
====''New Super Mario Bros.====
Paragoombas appeared as very rare enemies in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. They only appeared in a single level, 2-4. In fact, only two of them appeared. They acted similar to how they did in ''Super Mario World'' &ndash; they would not take to the sky as they did in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. One stomp turned them into regular [[Goomba]]s, two stomps defeated them, and a ground pound took them out instantly.
Paragoombas appear as very rare enemies in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. They are only found in a single level, [[World 2 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 2-4|2-4]], where only two of them appear. They act similarly to how they do in ''Super Mario World'' &ndash; they do not take to the sky as they do in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. One stomp turns them into regular [[Goomba]]s, two stomps defeat them, and a ground pound takes them out instantly.


====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii====
[[File:Paragoomba NSMBW.png|frame]]
[[File:Paragoomba NSMBW.png|frame]]
Paragoombas appeared in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They act just like they did in the prequel, but they are more common.
Paragoombas appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They act just like they do in its predecessor, but they are more common.


====''Super Mario Galaxy 2====
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2====
[[File:ParagoombaSMG2.png|200px|thumb|left|Paragoombas on a Bonus Planet in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.]]
[[File:ParagoombaSMG2.png|200px|thumb|left|Paragoombas on a Bonus Planet in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.]]
Paragoombas appear as an enemy once again. This is the first time that Paragoombas appear in a 3-D ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' platformer game. There is also a [[Huge Paragoomba|giant form]] of Paragoombas in [[Supermassive Galaxy]]. If Mario jumps on them, they will get flattened and disappear instead of becoming a regular Goomba. Their wings will disappear if they are eaten by [[Yoshi]].
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Paragoombas appear as an enemy once again. This is the first time that Paragoombas appear in a 3-D ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' platformer game. There is also a [[Huge Paragoomba|giant form]] of Paragoombas in [[Supermassive Galaxy]]. If Mario jumps on them, they get flattened and disappear instead of becoming a regular Goomba. Their wings disappear if they are eaten by [[Yoshi]].
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====Super Mario 3D Land====
====''Super Mario 3D Land====
Paragoombas are set to appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''.
Paragoombas are set to appear in the upcoming [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''.{{refneeded}}


===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3===
===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3===
[[File:CartoonParagoomba.jpg|thumb|Four Paragoombas from the ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode "[[Mind Your Mummy Mommy, Mario]]".]]
[[File:CartoonParagoomba.jpg|thumb|Four Paragoombas from the ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode "[[Mind Your Mummy Mommy, Mario]]".]]
Paragoombas appeared in many episodes of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', such as "[[True Colors]]" and "[[Super Koopa (episode)|Super Koopa]]", which featured them as underlings of [[Bowser|King Bowser Koopa]], as well as the [[Koopalings]].
Paragoombas appear in many episodes of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', such as "[[True Colors]]" and "[[Super Koopa (episode)|Super Koopa]]", which feature them as underlings of [[Bowser|King Bowser Koopa]], as well as the [[Koopalings]].


===''Super Mario World'' television series===
===''Super Mario World'' television series===
[[File:SMWToonParagoombas.jpg|thumb|left|Paragoombas in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' cartoon]].]]
[[File:SMWToonParagoombas.jpg|thumb|left|Paragoombas in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' cartoon]].]]
In the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' cartoons]], Paragoombas only appeared once, in the show's series premier, "[[Fire Sale]]," where several Paragoombas appeared to attack [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], and [[Yoshi]]. This swarm of Paragoombas was eventually defeated by Mario, who knocked them away after jumping through the air. These Paragoombas had the facial design and lack of stem of the game's Winged Goombas.
In the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' cartoons]], Paragoombas only appear once, in the show's series premier, "[[Fire Sale]]", where several Paragoombas appear to attack [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] and [[Yoshi]]. This swarm of Paragoombas is eventually defeated by Mario, who knocks them away after jumping through the air. These Paragoombas have the facial design and lack of stem of the game's Winged Goombas.


===Nintendo Adventure Books===
===Nintendo Adventure Books===
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===''Yoshi's Safari===
===''Yoshi's Safari===
In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', Paragoombas appear quite frequently as enemies. They attack Mario and [[Yoshi]] by charging into them, inflicting a minimal amount of damage. A Paragoomba in ''Yoshi's Safari'' could be defeated by shooting it with Mario's [[Super Scope]] once.
In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', Paragoombas appear quite frequently as enemies. They attack Mario and [[Yoshi]] by charging into them, inflicting a minimal amount of damage. A Paragoomba in ''Yoshi's Safari'' can be defeated by shooting it with Mario's [[Super Scope]] once.


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario====
====''Paper Mario====
Though absent from games for some time, Paragoombas made a reappearance in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. They were enemies encountered early in the game, in [[Goomba Road]]. In ''Paper Mario'', Paragoombas would attack by swooping downward. They could only be damaged by being jumped on or by having an item used against them. When Mario jumped on them, they lost their wings and became regular Goombas. In all, they are almost exactly the same as normal Goombas.
Though absent from games for some time, Paragoombas make a reappearance in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. They are enemies encountered early in the game, on [[Goomba Road]]. In ''Paper Mario'', Paragoombas attack by swooping downward. They can only be damaged by being jumped on or by having an item used against them. When Mario jumps on them, they lose their wings and become regular Goombas. In all, they are almost exactly the same as normal Goombas.


====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door====
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door====
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[[File:PM2_Paragoomba.jpg|left|thumb|An illustration of a Paragoomba from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.]]
[[File:PM2_Paragoomba.jpg|left|thumb|An illustration of a Paragoomba from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.]]
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Paragoombas appear as enemies in several locations, such as [[Rogueport Sewers]], [[Petal Meadows]] and [[Hooktail Castle]]. Just as in ''Paper Mario'', the Paragoombas of ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' are immune to attacks involving the use of a hammer, capable of only being harmed by a jump attack, item, or [[Crystal Star]] attack. One Paragoomba (who was named '''Paragoomba''') played a somewhat large role in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> plot as the one minion who informed [[Bowser]] that Mario had collected [[Crystal Star|the last Crystal Star]] during the Koopa King's escapade in [[Poshley Heights]].
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Paragoombas appear as enemies in several locations, such as [[Rogueport Sewers]], [[Petal Meadows]] and [[Hooktail Castle]]. Just as in ''Paper Mario'', the Paragoombas of ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' are immune to attacks involving the use of a hammer, capable of only being harmed by a jump attack, item, or [[Crystal Star]] attack. One Paragoomba (who is named '''Paragoomba''') plays a somewhat large role in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> plot as the one minion who informs [[Bowser]] that Mario has collected [[Crystal Star|the last Crystal Star]] during the Koopa King's escapade in [[Poshley Heights]].
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In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Paragoombas appear as basic enemies in [[Lineland]], [[Gloam Valley]], and [[The Bitlands]]. They can be defeated by such attacks as being jumped on, or by being attacked by a [[Pixl]]. By jumping on a Paragoomba, it will automatically lose its wings. They appear in [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] in room 12.
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Paragoombas appear as basic enemies in [[Lineland]], [[Gloam Valley]], and [[The Bitlands]]. They can be defeated by such attacks as being jumped on, or by being attacked by a [[Pixl]]. Jumping on a Paragoomba causes it to automatically lose its wings. They appear in [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] in room 12.


===''Super Princess Peach===
===''Super Princess Peach===
[[File:SPPParagoomba.png|frame|left]]
[[File:SPPParagoomba.png|frame|left]]
Paragoombas also appear as enemies in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. They again dropped Microgoombas, but this time, they completely weighed [[Peach]] down. This game also introduced Paragoombas that have been altered by the [[Vibe Scepter]], [[Sad Paragoomba]]s. Red Paragoombas returned, and they had their same trait as Super Mario Bros. 3 &ndash; Only hopping. But they could hop low and high. There was also a variety of vibe-induced Red Paragoombas &ndash; [[Mad Paragoomba]]s. Both responded the same to attacks as ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Paragoombas and Red Paragoombas &ndash; one stomp would take away their wings.
Paragoombas also appear as enemies in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. They again drop Microgoombas, but this time, they completely weigh [[Peach]] down. This game also introduces Paragoombas that have been altered by the [[Vibe Scepter]], [[Sad Paragoomba]]s. Red Paragoombas return, and they have their same traits as in Super Mario Bros. 3, only being able to hop. However, they can jump low and high. There is also a variety of vibe-induced Red Paragoombas &ndash; [[Mad Paragoomba]]s. Both respond the same to attacks as ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Paragoombas and Red Paragoombas &ndash; one stomp takes away their wings.


===''Mario Baseball'' series===
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
====''Mario Superstar Baseball====
====''Mario Superstar Baseball====
A Paragoomba became playable for the first time in the game ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', which features a Goomba and a Paragoomba as a member of [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[DK Kongs|team]]. Paragoomba is a Speed-type character, with a good speed stat, but it is a poor batter and pitcher, while its fielding is average.
A Paragoomba became playable for the first time in the game ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', which features a Goomba and a Paragoomba as a member of [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[DK Kongs|team]]. Paragoomba is a Speed-type character, with a good speed stat, but it is a poor batter and pitcher, while its fielding is average.


====''Mario Super Sluggers====
====''Mario Super Sluggers====
Paragoomba reappears as playable again in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. It has the same batting and pitching skills as the Goomba, but is slightly better in the fielding and running stats. However, Paragoomba is slower than it was in the preqel. The Paragoomba has good chemistry with Goomba, [[Monty Mole]], and the two [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s.
Paragoomba reappears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. It has the same batting and pitching skills as the Goomba, but is slightly better in the fielding and running stats. However, Paragoomba is slower than it is in the game's predecessor. The Paragoomba has good chemistry with Goomba, [[Monty Mole]], and the two [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s.


==Official Profiles and Statistics==
==Official Profiles and Statistics==
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|JapR=Patakuribō
|JapR=Patakuribō
|JapM=''Pata'' is an onomatopoeia for a flapping sound and ''kuribō'' is Goomba's name in Japanese.
|JapM=''Pata'' is an onomatopoeia for a flapping sound and ''kuribō'' is Goomba's name in Japanese.
|Ger=Para-Gumba
|Ger=Para-Gumba<br/>Flug-Gumba (''Super Mario World'')
|GerM=The English name adapted to German spelling
|GerM=The English name adapted to German spelling<br/>Flight Goomba
|Ita=Goomba Volante (most games)<br>Paragoomba (few games)
|Ita=Goomba Volante (most games)<br/>Paragoomba (few games)
|ItaM=Flying Goomba<br>Paragoomba
|ItaM=Flying Goomba<br/>Paragoomba
|Spa=Goomba Alado
|Spa=Goomba Alado
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Template:Species-infobox Paragoombas, also known as Winged Goombas, are a variety of Goomba that possess small wings protruding from either their head or torso. Just like Koopa Paratroopas, they jump up and down and will shed their wings and change into their regular form upon being stomped on the head.

History

Super Mario series

Super Mario Bros. 3

Para-Goomba
File:Paragoombasmb3.PNG
A Paragoomba's artwork in Super Mario Bros. 3.

Paragoombas made their debut in Super Mario Bros. 3, in which they appear as somewhat common enemies. Red Paragoombas attack by jumping along the ground, while yellow ones attack by flying in the sky and dropping Micro-Goombas.

Super Mario World

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The two types of Paragoombas from Super Mario World: a Flying Goomba on the left and a Para-Goomba on the right.

In Super Mario World, Paragoombas, known as Para-Goombas (Para Kuri in Japan), are portrayed as Goombas who utilize parachutes instead of being Goombas with wings. Normal, winged Paragoombas do appear in Super Mario World as somewhat common enemies, though they are round like the game's incarnation of their wingless cousins and can only hop on the ground instead of fly; they are named Flying Goombas (Pata Kuri in Japan) in Super Mario World.

Like most Paragoombas, Flying Goombas' wings are clipped after one jump, leaving them rendered as a normal Goomba. However, just as the normal Goombas in Super Mario World, stomping on them after their wings are gone just renders them helpless for a few moments, allowing the player to throw them at other enemies.

New Super Mario Bros.

Paragoombas appear as very rare enemies in New Super Mario Bros.. They are only found in a single level, 2-4, where only two of them appear. They act similarly to how they do in Super Mario World – they do not take to the sky as they do in Super Mario Bros. 3. One stomp turns them into regular Goombas, two stomps defeat them, and a ground pound takes them out instantly.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Paragoombas appear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They act just like they do in its predecessor, but they are more common.

Super Mario Galaxy 2

File:ParagoombaSMG2.png
Paragoombas on a Bonus Planet in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Paragoombas appear as an enemy once again. This is the first time that Paragoombas appear in a 3-D Mario platformer game. There is also a giant form of Paragoombas in Supermassive Galaxy. If Mario jumps on them, they get flattened and disappear instead of becoming a regular Goomba. Their wings disappear if they are eaten by Yoshi.

Super Mario 3D Land

Paragoombas are set to appear in the upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Super Mario 3D Land.Template:Refneeded

The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3

Paragoombas appear in many episodes of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, such as "True Colors" and "Super Koopa", which feature them as underlings of King Bowser Koopa, as well as the Koopalings.

Super Mario World television series

Flying Goombas
Paragoombas in the Super Mario World cartoon.

In the Super Mario World cartoons, Paragoombas only appear once, in the show's series premier, "Fire Sale", where several Paragoombas appear to attack Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool and Yoshi. This swarm of Paragoombas is eventually defeated by Mario, who knocks them away after jumping through the air. These Paragoombas have the facial design and lack of stem of the game's Winged Goombas.

Nintendo Adventure Books

As Mario explores the Mushroom Kingdom in Double Trouble, he can encounter a swarm of Paragoombas, which begin dropping Micro-Goombas on him. If Mario decides to try and pick the Micro-Goombas off instead of immediately running for cover, he is overwhelmed, but ultimately left alone when the Paragoombas find him unappetizing. If Mario runs for cover in some pipes, he picks the Micro-Goombas off, and waits until the Paragoombas get bored waiting for him to come out and leave.

Super Mario Adventures

In Super Mario Adventures, a Winged Goomba makes a relatively minor appearance, being seen among the creatures sent by Bowser to attack Princess Toadstool's Castle.

Yoshi's Safari

In Yoshi's Safari, Paragoombas appear quite frequently as enemies. They attack Mario and Yoshi by charging into them, inflicting a minimal amount of damage. A Paragoomba in Yoshi's Safari can be defeated by shooting it with Mario's Super Scope once.

Paper Mario series

Paper Mario

Though absent from games for some time, Paragoombas make a reappearance in Paper Mario. They are enemies encountered early in the game, on Goomba Road. In Paper Mario, Paragoombas attack by swooping downward. They can only be damaged by being jumped on or by having an item used against them. When Mario jumps on them, they lose their wings and become regular Goombas. In all, they are almost exactly the same as normal Goombas.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

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File:PM2 Paragoomba.jpg
An illustration of a Paragoomba from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Paragoombas appear as enemies in several locations, such as Rogueport Sewers, Petal Meadows and Hooktail Castle. Just as in Paper Mario, the Paragoombas of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door are immune to attacks involving the use of a hammer, capable of only being harmed by a jump attack, item, or Crystal Star attack. One Paragoomba (who is named Paragoomba) plays a somewhat large role in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's plot as the one minion who informs Bowser that Mario has collected the last Crystal Star during the Koopa King's escapade in Poshley Heights.

Super Paper Mario

Template:Spmenemybox In Super Paper Mario, Paragoombas appear as basic enemies in Lineland, Gloam Valley, and The Bitlands. They can be defeated by such attacks as being jumped on, or by being attacked by a Pixl. Jumping on a Paragoomba causes it to automatically lose its wings. They appear in Flipside Pit of 100 Trials in room 12.

Super Princess Peach

Paragoomba

Paragoombas also appear as enemies in Super Princess Peach. They again drop Microgoombas, but this time, they completely weigh Peach down. This game also introduces Paragoombas that have been altered by the Vibe Scepter, Sad Paragoombas. Red Paragoombas return, and they have their same traits as in Super Mario Bros. 3, only being able to hop. However, they can jump low and high. There is also a variety of vibe-induced Red Paragoombas – Mad Paragoombas. Both respond the same to attacks as Super Mario Bros. 3 Paragoombas and Red Paragoombas – one stomp takes away their wings.

Mario Baseball series

Mario Superstar Baseball

A Paragoomba became playable for the first time in the game Mario Superstar Baseball, which features a Goomba and a Paragoomba as a member of Donkey Kong's team. Paragoomba is a Speed-type character, with a good speed stat, but it is a poor batter and pitcher, while its fielding is average.

Mario Super Sluggers

Paragoomba reappears as a playable character in Mario Super Sluggers. It has the same batting and pitching skills as the Goomba, but is slightly better in the fielding and running stats. However, Paragoomba is slower than it is in the game's predecessor. The Paragoomba has good chemistry with Goomba, Monty Mole, and the two Koopa Paratroopas.

Official Profiles and Statistics

Mario Superstar Baseball Bio

"A Goomba with wings. Just like Koopa Paratroopa, Paragoombas lose their wings and turn into Goombas if they get stepped on. The Goomba family is made up of expert bunters, although no one really makes a big deal out of it, bunting, after all, isn't all that glamorous."

Names in Other Languages

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