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Recap / DEATH BATTLE! S01E04 - Goomba VS Koopa

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Goombas were once allies of the Mushroom Kingdom, but after oppression (due to their short stature and low intelligence), defected and became the backbone of Bowser's army. Their primary combat technique is simply charging an opponent brainlessly. They also have fangs which they don't use. However, the basic Goomba can be rendered stronger with Goomba Shoes, which turn the tables on that whole Goomba Stomp thing, and they can also sprout wings, enabling flight and the deployment of dropping baby Goombas on foes.

Koopas are similar in tactics to the Goomba. They can fly with wings, and are also skilled in sports. Their shell is extremely durable, and can be utilized offensively to great effect. However, they are cowardly.

FIGHT!

The battle begins as the Koopa and Goomba sprout wings. They chase each other to some sort of open space with towers on either side. The towers begin firing all manner of projectiles, which the two combatants dodge as they move upward. They eventually clear the two towers, but the Goomba's wings break apart and it falls onto a Goomba Shoe. The Koopa flies down and initially avoids the Goomba Shoe-enhanced Goomba, but is knocked on its head and falls down a pipe. The Goomba also goes down the pipe by being eaten by a plant.

Seeing that there is lava on the edges of the platform, the Goomba attempts to kick the Koopa (now inside its shell). The Koopa goes sliding along the ground only to pass right over the very narrow lava pool, ricochet off a block, hits the Goomba but winds up falling into an ever wider lava pit behind the Goomba and burns to death.

DOUBLE K.O.!

Wiz and Boomstick conclude that the Koopa's own cowardice and the Goomba's own shortsightedness are what cost either of them any chance at victory.

Boomstick: You might say this battle really heated up in the end.
Wiz: This battle is a draw!

Next time on Death Battle...

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