(a.k.a. King Goomba)
The Star Rod made King Goomba many times larger than an ordinary Goomba. He wears striped pants and a regal crown, and he grew a royal moustache to complete his new look. Unfortunately for King Goomba, the blast from the Star Rod didn't make him any smarter, and he isn't even that much stronger than an ordinary Goomba. Mario and Goombario defeated him easily.
Since losing to Mario, King Goomba has grudgingly reformed, and can be seen playing with the Goomba Bros. and occasionally helping out around Goomba Village.
"Your first big fighting challenge comes in the form of the Goomba King and his followers. You can use a Fire Flower of shake a Goomnut from the tree to hit all three attackers at once, then finish of the Goomba King with Power Jumps and Goombario's Headbonk." - Paper Mario Player's Guide.
"A surly fellow with a nifty mustache, the Goomba King is a frightening site. Don't be fooled by his massive size, though. His Heart Points are fairly low, and he has a habit of standing in inopportune places during battle." - Paper Mario Player's Guide.
"This is the Goomba King. he's really big. I mean, look at him! He looks really powerful...He's the boss of Red Goomba and Blue Goomba. Who cares if he's strong? You're much stronger. Gee, I wonder what he ate to become so big? I'd like to be a bit bigger, too." - Goombario
Attack Pattern: King Goomba attacks Mario at a fort between Toad Town and Goomba Village. He has a stomp attack which will cause large flowers to fall on Mario's head, and causes 2 HP damage - but it only works once. Otherwise he can only use simple kick attacks that cause 1 HP damage.
Basic Fighting Strategies: Use regular attacks or Power Jumps. You should take out the Goomba Bros. first, you can do this in a number of ways, including using a Fire Flower, which will damage all the enemies at once.
Advanced Strategies: Instead of wasting a Fire Flower, you can hit the tree stump at the beginning of the battle, and some flowers will fall on King Goomba and both of the Goomba Bros. This should take the Goomba Bros. right out of the battle, and will also weaken King Goomba. After that, just have Mario use regular attacks or Power Jumps and Goombario use Headbonk. Use a mushroom if necessary - you could also equip the Close Call badge if you have found it, which will make it harder for King Goomba to hit you if your HP falls below 5.
