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{{species infobox
|image=[[File:LM 3DS Four Ghosts Artwork.jpg|250px]]<br>Artwork of various ghosts from ''Luigi's Mansion''
|first_appearance=''[[Wario Land II]]'' ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]])
|latest_appearance=''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|derived_subjects=[[Bonneter]]<br>[[Boo]]<br>[[Boo Blah]]<br>[[Boo Guy]]<br>[[Caged Ghost]]<br>[[Chompagobbler]]<br>[[Dangling Ghost]]<br>[[Ghost (Wario Land 4)|Ghost (''Wario Land 4'')]]<br>[[Ghost (Yoshi's Story)|Ghost (''Yoshi's Story'')]]<br>[[Ghost Block]]<br>[[Ghost Stream]]<br>[[Ghost Vase]]<br>[[Gooey]]<br>[[Huhwhat]]<br>[[Invisighoul]]<br>[[Kackle]]<br>[[Men'ono]]<br>[[Pleaseno]]<br>[[Polterpiranha]]<br>[[Potted Ghost]]<br>[[Reacher]]<br>[[Rolltergeist]]<br>[[Rope (ghost)]]<br>[[Shadow]]<br>[[Snifit (Super Mario 64)|Snifit (''Super Mario 64'')]]<br>[[Shayde]]<br>[[Yarikuri Obake]]
|notable=[[Golden Diva]]<br>[[Ghost (Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3)|Ghost (''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'')]][[Ghost T.]]<br>[[Inviso]]<br>[[Kreepy Krow]]<br>[[Merlumina]]<br>[[Mssr Boo]]<br>[[Roger the Potted Ghost]]<br>[[Tea Party Toads]]<br>[[Wandering Soul]]<br>[[Wrinkly Kong]]<br>[[Yikk]]
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}}
'''Ghosts''' are the spirits of previously deceased entities, which are believed to sometimes appear in a visible form to other living beings. Characters and enemies inspired by common depictions of ghosts in popular culture have appeared throughout the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'']] franchise, starting with the introduction of [[Boo]]s in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. However, various interpretations of stereotypical ghosts have also appeared in multiple games, most prominently in the ''[[Luigi's Mansion (series)|Luigi's Mansion]]'' series, where they are the main enemy type.

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== History ==

=== ''Wario Land II'' ===
[[File:Ghastly WL2.png|frame]]
Ghosts<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980610012519/http://www.nintendo.com/gb/wario_land_ii/4.html Official American ''Wario Land II'' website (Internet Archive)]</ref><ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 106, page 69. "''You’ll also meet ghosts for the first time.''"</ref> appear as enemies in ''[[Wario Land II]]'', appearing prominently in the [[Uncanny Mansion]], though they are also found in [[Syrup Castle]], in the stages [[Storm the castle!! (Syrup Castle)|Storm the castle!!]] and [[Defeat four ducks!]], as well as in the [[Go_to_the_cellar!!|cellar]] in the stage [[Defeat_the_giant_spear_man_(Go_to_the_cellar!!)|Defeat the giant spear man]]. They are completely invincible to all attacks, and if Wario touches a ghost, he will become [[Zombie Wario]]. Ghosts will travel in either a counterclockwise circle or a wave pattern, and are often placed in locations where turning into Zombie Wario would be undesirable, usually requiring Wario to avoid them.

=== ''Luigi's Mansion'' series ===

==== Luigi's Mansion ====
Ghosts first appear in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' and its [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]]. The ghosts in the game are created by the ghost artist [[Vincent Van Gore]] after [[King Boo]] releases him from his portrait, along with the other [[portrait ghost]]s. Ghosts never appear in the direction [[Luigi]] is looking, which [[Professor Elvin Gadd|E. Gadd]] also mentions. Sucking up more than one ghost at a time will always give a heart, with the exception of [[Mr. Bones]] and the [[Garbage Can Ghost]].

==== Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon ====
Different types of ghosts appear in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'', the sequel to ''Luigi's Mansion'', and inhabit [[Evershade Valley]]. These ghosts are friendly, due the influence of the [[Dark Moon]], and help Professor E. Gadd with his paranormal research. However, when King Boo destroys the Dark Moon, the ghosts turn against E. Gadd and go on a rampage, under King Boo's command. Luigi once again comes up behind them, catching them, defeats King Boo, and repairs the Dark Moon, making them friendly yet again.

==== Luigi's Mansion 3 ====
In ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', another set of different ghosts appear as Hellen Gravely's and King Boo's minions. They were part of E. Gadd's collection of ghosts along with King Boo before he was tricked by Hellen into coming to her hotel, trapping him and freeing them and King Boo. They initially are disguised as human employees of the Last Resort hotel when Luigi, [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and three [[Toads]] arrive, although after all but Luigi were captured, they stopped using the disguises. Luigi, with [[Gooigi]] joining him, ultimately recaptured them. After the Last Resort Hotel was destroyed, the ghosts escaped from the containment field and were about to attack Luigi, only for King Boo's gem to mysteriously vanish and cause the ghosts to regain their senses, also being distraught over the destruction of the Last Resort before E. Gadd offered to help them rebuild. After the repairs were done, E. Gadd, Gooigi, and the ghosts bade Luigi, Mario, Princess Peach, and the Toads farewell.

=== ''DK'' series ===
Ghosts<ref>''DK: Jungle Climber'', [[Cranky Kong]]'s dialogue in [[Spooky Woods]]: "''Boy, everywhere you look, it's ghosts, ghosts, and more ghosts! Listen up, because you'll want to know how to fend 'em off. Jeepers creepers, better cast yer peepers on the top screen! All you have to do is stop moving and stay totally motionless. If you stay still, the ghosts turn transparent, and they can't hurt you. When you're walking, just stop where you are. When you're on pegs, grab on with both hands and freeze! Remember, when you're in danger, just stay calm and stay still.''"</ref> appear as enemies in both games of the ''[[DK (series)|DK]]'' series.

==== ''DK: King of Swing'' ====
[[File:Ghost DKKoS.png|frame]]
Ghosts debut in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', appearing in the level [[Ship of Souls]]. They float around a set area until they spot [[Donkey Kong]] or [[Diddy Kong]], at which point they will start approaching them, fading in and out. In their opaque statue, ghosts can damage the [[Kong]]s upon contact, but can also be defeated with a charge. When translucent, they can be safely passed through.

==== ''DK: Jungle Climber'' ====
[[File:Ghost DKJC.png|frame]]
Ghosts return in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', appearing in the level [[Spooky Woods]]. They are now visible only when Donkey Kong is moving, and stay invisible in every other circumstance. If Donkey Kong is too close to one, it will scare him away without damaging him. If he is motionless, they pass through him.

=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' each have an unlockable [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] of ghosts from the first ''Luigi's Mansion'', and it shows a [[Gold Ghost]], a [[Purple Puncher]], and a [[Blue Twirler]]. In both games, the trophy is unlocked at random, and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''{{'}}s trophy was even slightly retextured from the ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' one. ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', instead has an unlockable trophy of ghosts from ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' and depicts a [[Greenie]], a [[Hider]], a [[Gobber]], and a [[Slammer (enemy)|Slammer]].

==List of ghosts in the ''Luigi's Mansion'' series==
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|footer = Ghosts from ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' (top) and ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' (bottom). 
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| alt1 = Some species of ghosts found in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''.
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| alt2 = Some species of ghosts found in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''.}}

===''Luigi's Mansion''===
{|
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*[[Gold Ghost]]
*[[Purple Puncher]]
*[[Blue Twirler]]
*[[Ghost Guy]]
*[[Grabbing Ghost]]
*[[Garbage Can Ghost]]
*[[Purple Bomber]]
*[[Shining Ghost]]
*[[Blue Blaze]]
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*[[Bowling Ghost]]
*[[Ceiling Surprise]]
*[[Mr. Bones]]
*[[Flash]]
*[[Flying Fish]]
*[[Spark (ghost)|Spark]]
*[[Speedy Spirit]]
*[[Temper Terror]]
*[[Waiter]]
|
*[[Bat (ghost)|Bat]]
*Mice
**[[Gold Mouse]]
**[[Purple Mouse]]
**[[Blue Mouse]]
*[[Elemental Ghost]]s
**Fire Elemental Ghost
**Ice Elemental Ghost
**Water Elemental Ghost
|}

===''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''===
{|
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*[[Greenie]]
*[[Slammer (enemy)|Slammer]]
*[[Hider]]
*[[Sneaker]]
*[[Creeper]] <!--The Strong Creeper does not exist, and the Mini Creeper is covered in the Creeper article-->
*[[Gobber]]
*[[Poltergeist]]
*[[Strong Greenie]]
*[[Strong Slammer]]
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*[[Strong Hider]]
*[[Strong Sneaker]]
*[[Strong Gobber]]
*[[Strong Poltergeist]]
*[[Polterpup]] (character)
*Polterpup (species)
*[[Gold Greenie]]
*[[Spirit Ball]]
|
*[[The Three Sisters]]
*[[Ancient Poltergeist]]
*[[Possessor]]
**[[Grouchy Possessor]]
**[[Harsh Possessor]]
**[[Overset Possessor]]
**[[Shrewd Possessor]]
**[[Tough Possessor]]
|}
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=== ''Luigi's Mansion 3'' ===
{|
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*Regular Ghosts
**[[Goob]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)|Hammer]]
**[[Oozer (Luigi's Mansion 3)|Oozer]]
**[[Slinker]]
**[[Spirit Ball]]
**[[Trapper]]
**[[Mini Goob]]
**[[Mini Hammer]]
**[[Golden Goob]]
**[[Gem Goob]]
**[[Possessed Bin]]
**[[Takarabako Obake]]
**[[Goob#Agoobis|Agoobis]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)#Tutankhammer|Tutankhammer]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)#Slabhammer|Slabhammer]]
**[[Goob#Sir Goob|Sir Goob]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)#Disco Hammer|Disco Hammer]]
**[[Goob#Neon Goob|Neon Goob]]
**[[Goob#Mergoob|Mergoob]]
**[[Goob#Swabbie Goob|Swabbie Goob]]
**[[Goob#Goob the Magnificent|Goob the Magnificent]]
**[[Goob#Pantogoob|Pantogoob]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)#Hammersaurus Rex|Hammersaurus Rex]]
**[[Goob#Skelegoob|Skelegoob]]
|
*Rare Ghosts
**[[Speed Goob]]
**[[Speed Hammer]]
**[[Speed Oozer]]
**[[Bomb Goob]]
**[[Bomb Hammer]]
**[[Bomb Oozer]]
**[[Regen Goob]]
**[[Regen Hammer]]
**[[Regen Slinker]]
**[[Lethal Goob]]
**[[Lethal Hammer]]
**[[Lethal Oozer]]
**[[Lethal Slinker]]
**[[Thieving Slinker]]
**[[Medic Goob]]
**[[Electric Oozer]]
**[[Diffusing Goob]]
**[[Diffusing Hammer]]
**[[Warp Slinker]]
|
*Boss Ghosts
**[[Steward (Luigi's Mansion 3)|Steward]]
**[[Chambrea]]
**[[Kruller]]
**[[Chef Soulfflé]]
**[[Amadeus Wolfgeist]]
**[[King MacFrights]]
**[[Dr. Potter]]
**[[Morty]]
**[[Ug]]
**[[Clem]]
**[[Serpci]]
**[[Nikki, Lindsey, & Ginny]]
**[[Captain Fishook]]
**[[Johnny Deepend]]
**[[DJ Phantasmagloria]]
**[[Polterkitty]]
**[[Hellen Gravely]]
|}

==Profiles==
===''Luigi's Mansion''===
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' "''There are several types of normal ghost, each with a different shape and size. They are not abnormally difficult to capture, because they're, well, normal. There are also slightly special elemental ghosts, but you'll have to see page 15 for more information about them.''"

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
[[File:BrawlTrophy188.png|thumb|100px]]
*'''Trophy'''
**'''Ghosts'''
**'''GCN''' ''Luigi's Mansion''
**''Ghost variations that appeared throughout Luigi's Mansion. They don't have the special power required to manifest any truly unusual ghostly phenomena, so they rely on such pedestrian physical methods as punching Luigi to frighten him. There are also some rare varieties that are very rich and drop a lot of coins.''

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
[[File:GhostsTrophy3DS.png|thumb|100px]]
*'''Trophy'''
**'''Name:'''
***'''Ghosts''' (NTSC)
***'''Ghosts (Luigi's Mansion 2)''' (PAL)
**''Despite Luigi's crippling fear of...well, everything, Professor E. Gadd ropes him into taking care of some unruly ghosts. Here we have four types: the small green ones are Greenies, the angry-looking red ones are Slammers, the thin blue ones are Hiders, and the big yellow ones are Gobbers. What appropriate names!'' (American English)
**''Despite Luigi's crippling fear of...well, everything, Professor E. Gadd ropes him into taking care of some unruly ghosts. Here we have four types: the small, green ones are Greenies, the angry-looking, red ones are Slammers, the thin, blue ones are Hiders and the big, yellow ones are Gobbers. What appropriate names!'' (British English)

====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
[[File:SSB4TrophyGhostsLuigi'sMansion.png|thumb|100px]]
*'''Trophy'''
**'''Ghosts (Luigi's Mansion)'''
**'''GCN''' ''Luigi's Mansion'' (11/2001)
**''These mischievous ghosts haunt an old, old mansion. Suck them all up with your Poltergust 3000, but watch out for their attacks while you do! The gold ones' short punches might not be too hard to dodge, but the pink ones have much greater reach. The blue ones will smack the floor to hit you with shock waves!'' (American English)
**''These mischievous ghosts haunt an old, old mansion. Suck them all up with your Poltergust 3000, but watch out for their attacks while you do! The gold ones' short punches might not be too hard to dodge, but the pink ones have much more reach. And the blue one will smack the floor to hit you with shock waves!'' (British English)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Small Ghosts Portrait LM3DS.png|A painting of the various minor ghosts in the 3DS version of ''Luigi's Mansion''
</gallery>

== Names in other languages ==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ユーレイ <small>(''Wario Land II'')</small><ref>''Wario Land 2: Nusumareta Zaihō'' Shogakukan guide, page 89.</ref><br>''Yūrei''<br>オバケ <small>(''Luigi's Mansion'' series, ''DK: Jungle Climber'')</small><br>''{{wp|Obake}}''<br>ポワン <small>(''DK: King of Swing'')</small><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/bbkj/teki/index.html ''DK: King of Swing'' Japanese website, enemies section]. Retrieved July 18, 2015.</ref><br>''Powan''
|JapM={{wp|Yūrei}}<br><br>Ghost<br><br>The French name "Point"
|ChiS=鬼魂 <small>(''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'')</small><br>''Guǐhún''<br>鬼怪 <small>(''Luigi's Mansion 3'' and ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'')</small><br>''Guǐguài''
|ChiSM=Ghost
|ChiT=鬼怪 <small>(''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'', ''Luigi's Mansion'' series, ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'')</small>
|ChiTR=Guǐguài
|ChiTM=Ghost
|Ita=''Spettro malefico'' <small>(''DK: Jungle Climber'')</small>
|ItaM=Malefic spectere
}}

==References==
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