Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)

The ghosts are species from the Luigi's Mansion series and are the series' main enemies.

History

Ghosts first appear in Luigi's Mansion. The ones in this game are created by the ghost artist Vincent Van Gore after King Boo releases him from his portrait, along with the other portrait ghosts.

Different types of ghosts appear in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, the sequel to Luigi's Mansion, and inhabit Evershade Valley. However, 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.

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 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 and the ghosts bade the guests farewell.

List of ghosts

Ghosts from Luigi's Mansion (top) and Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (bottom).

Luigi's Mansion

Gold Ghost Purple Puncher Blue Twirler Ghost Guy Grabbing Ghost Garbage Can Ghost Purple Bomber Shining Ghost Blue Blaze

Bowling Ghost Ceiling Surprise Mr. Bones Flash Flying Fish Spark Speedy Spirit Temper Terror Waiter

Bat Mice Gold Mouse Purple Mouse Blue Mouse Elemental Ghosts Fire Elemental Ghost Ice Elemental Ghost Water Elemental Ghost

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

Greenie Slammer Hider Sneaker Creeper Gobber Poltergeist Strong Greenie Strong Slammer

Strong Hider Strong Sneaker Strong Gobber Strong Poltergeist Polterpup Polterpup (character) Gold Greenie Spirit Ball

The Three Sisters Ancient Poltergeist Possessor Grouchy Possessor Harsh Possessor Overset Possessor Shrewd Possessor Tough Possessor

Luigi's Mansion 3

Regular Ghosts Goob Hammer Oozer Slinker Spirit Ball Trapper Mini Goob Mini Hammer Golden Goob Gem Goob Possessed Bin Possessed Chest Agoobis Tutankhammer Slabhammer Sir Goob Disco Hammer Neon Goob Mergoob Swabbie Goob Goob the Magnificent Pantogoob Hammersaurus Rex 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 Chambrea Kruller Chef Soulfflé Amadeus Wolfgeist King MacFright 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 trophy

Name	Image	Appears In	Description
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 trophy

Name	Image	American English description	British English description
Ghosts Ghosts (Luigi's Mansion 2)		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!
Polterpup		If you combine a puppy and a ghost, you'll get a cute little Polterpup. They seem to enjoy causing no end of trouble, but I couldn't tell you if they're enemies or just really mischievous. This big guy's a lot bigger than normal—hopefully he just wants to be friends?	The little guy...or girl - who can tell - is always finding ways to cause mischief, but it's not clear whether he's your friend, your foe, or just a crazy critter who can't decide one way or the other. Still, as much of a handful as this pup can be, he's nothing compared to Big Polterpups!

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy

Name	Image	Appears In	Description
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!

Gallery

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  A painting of the various minor ghosts in the 3DS version of Luigi's Mansion

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  Biff's Platinum frame

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	オバケ Obake	Ghost
Chinese	鬼怪 Guǐguài	Ghost

Trivia

• The trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is simply a slightly retextured version of the Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy.
• In Luigi's Mansion 3, the first letters of the Ghosts' names spell out "GHOST", similar to the names of the mansions from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.