A notable faction added to Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes in 2024, the Gungan faction is the major player in the Battle of Naboo Raid. But despite their importantance in SWGoH, one question we want to answer in our common Star Wars questions series is “Do Gungans appear in Star Wars canon outside of the Prequel Trilogy?” We hope you enjoy this new series here from Star Wars Fans and may the force be with you!
To answer the question about Gungans in canon Star Wars material, the answer is yes, Gungans do appear in several Star Wars stories outside the movies, including TV shows, books, comics, and video games. Here are some notable appearances in canon:
TV Shows
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The Clone Wars (2008-2020) – Gungans appear multiple times, particularly in episodes involving Naboo.
- “Gungan General” (Season 1, Episode 12) – Jar Jar Binks plays a key role in saving Anakin and Obi-Wan.
- “Shadow Warrior” (Season 4, Episode 4) – A Gungan named Boss Lyonie is mind-controlled, and Jar Jar impersonates him.
- Gungans also fight in the Battle of Mon Cala alongside Jedi and the Republic.
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Tales of the Jedi (2022) – Gungans can be seen in background shots of Naboo in episodes involving Padmé’s funeral.
Books & Comics
- Queen’s Shadow (2019) & Queen’s Peril (2020) – These novels explore Padmé’s time as queen and senator, showing more about Gungan-Naboo relations.
- Star Wars Adventures comics – Gungans occasionally appear in stories aimed at younger audiences.
- Darth Vader (2017) #2 – A mysterious Gungan (possibly Jar Jar Binks) appears on Naboo, seemingly mourning.
Video Games
- Battlefront II (2017) – While Gungans aren’t playable, their technology (like energy shields) appears in the game.
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022) – Several Gungan characters, including Boss Nass and Captain Tarpals, are playable in this fun, non-canon Star Wars video game.
- Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – While SWGoH is not canon Star Wars, Jar Jar Binks, Gungan Boomadier, Boss Nass, Gungan Phalanx and Captain Tarpals are all playable characters.
Gungans are a significant part of Naboo’s culture, so while they aren’t always at the forefront, they continue to appear in various Star Wars stories.