Gobblegut

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Gobblegut
Gobblegut's artwork in Super Mario Galaxy 2
Chronological information
First game	Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)
Game appearances	Super Mario Galaxy 2
Personal information
Gender	Male
Species	Dragon
Alterego(s)	Fiery Gobblegut
Character traits
Alignment	Lawful Evil
Strengths	Koopa Troop Bowser Jr.
Weaknesses	Star Spinning the bellyache bulges

"Ooh, Gobblegut! Dinner's on! And don't forget to protect your bellyache bulges!"

—Bowser Jr. appears at his Fiery Flotilla so Gobblegut can appear.

Gobblegut is a gigantic Dragon and one of the recurring bosses in Super Mario Galaxy 2. He is encountered in Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla and later returns in the Battle Belt Galaxy in a secret mission looking for revenge. Gobblegut will release a Grand Star upon his initial defeat and a Power Star when his fiery counterpart is fought and defeated again in Battle Belt Galaxy.

In game, Gobblegut serves as the main boss of Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, which is the seventh/final stage of World 1, is the fourth/final boss of World 1 and is the fourth boss overall of Super Mario Galaxy 2

Appearance

In his original form, Gobblegut resembles a Chinese dragon, though with red discs called bellyache bulges that punctuate his body instead of limbs. His appearance in the Battle Belt Galaxy gives him a black recolour and adds fire to his belly.

Battle

First Battle (Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla)

Gobblegut makes his debut in the mission Gobblegut's Aching Belly from Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, serving as the main boss of that stage, is the fourth/final boss of World 1 and is overall the fourth boss of the game.

He attacks by diving into the planet he fights Mario on and breaking out from the crust in attempts to ram into Mario. The monster has several bulging red discs across his long body, called bellyache bulges, that act as weak points. Mario has to use his Star Spin to hit them in order to deal damage to the Leviathan. Destroying three of them causes Gobblegut to become angry, allowing him to attack even more quickly. After Mario pops all six bellyache bulges, Gobblegut explodes and his Grand Star is released.

Second Battle (Battle Belt Galaxy)

Gobblegut makes his return in the Battle Belt Galaxy during the secret mission Snacktime for Gobblegut as Fiery Gobblegut, serving as a secret optional boss of the game. His attacks leave fiery puddles in the planet and he gains the ability to throw fire balls when his health is low. This time, Gobblegut drops an ordinary Power Star following his defeat. His location is a secret planet that can be summoned by feeding a Hungry Luma 20 Coins.

Gallery

Gobblegut's artwork on the Japanese Mario Portal website.

Gobblegut during his battle with Mario

Trivia

• In a Boy's Life magazine that promoted the game, Gobblegut is referred to as a "dragon-like worm," referencing his burrowing ability.
• Gobblegut and his fiery version resemble the dragons from Yoshi's Story. Coincidentally, their colors are the same as well.
• The Wiggler boss in Super Mario Sunshine acts similarly to Gobblegut, getting angrier and making train whistle noises whenever it gets hit.
• Gobblegut is similar to Dino Piranha from Super Mario Galaxy due to the fact that they're both fought in World 1 of their respective games, they both resemble a reptile-like creature (Dino Piranha: Dinosaur, Gobblegut: Dragon) and their fire versions are fought later on in World 6.
• Gobblegut has been said to bear a slight resemblance to Fracktail, the legendary guardian of a Pure Heart and boss in the game Super Paper Mario. Mainly because they're both the first bosses of their respective worlds and are both colossal dragons.
  • Coincidentally, both Super Paper Mario and Super Mario Galaxy 2 were release on the Nintendo Wii.
  • Gobblegut also slightly resembles the dragon boss in DK: Jungle Climber.
• Gobblegut resembles a dragon commonly depicted in traditional Chinese art.
• In the Nintendo Power magazines, it is said that Gobblegut tries to eat Mario but he actually can't eat him in actual gameplay.
• The name Gobblegut may have been from the word gobble, meaning to chomp and gut.
• Gobblegut resembles the ridable dragons from Yoshi's Story.
• Gobblegut serves as the basis for the dragon statue that is raced upon in Dragon Driftway, although the statue has limbs while Gobblegut himself is limbless.