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|image=[[File:BlinkyGP2.jpg|200px]]
|image=[[File:BlinkyGP2.jpg|200px]]
|first_appearance=''[https://pacman.com/en/history/ Pac-Man]'' (''Pac-Man'' series)<br>''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]], ''Mario''-related media)
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|species=[[Ghosts (Pac-Man)|Ghost]]
|species=[[Ghosts (Pac-Man)|Ghost]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle|Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs]]'' (2024, ''Pac-Man'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
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'''Blinky''' is a red ghost from the ''[[Wikipedia:Pac-Man (series)|Pac-Man]]'' series. He is the archenemy of [[Pac-Man]] and [[Ms. Pac-Man|his wife]] and the leader of the other ghosts [[Inky]], [[Pinky]], and [[Clyde]]. He debuted in the same game as Pac-Man, titled ''[[Wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]''. He has made some crossovers with [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] characters.  
'''Blinky''' is a red ghost from the ''{{wp|List of Pac-Man video games|Pac-Man}}'' series. He is one of [[Pac-Man]]'s and [[Ms. Pac-Man]]'s arch-rivals and the de facto leader of the other ghosts Inky, Pinky, and Clyde. He debuted in the same game as Pac-Man, simply titled ''{{wp|Pac-Man}}''. He has made some crossovers with [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] characters.  


==History==
==History==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''====
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''====
[[File:Blinky.jpg|thumb|right|Blinky in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''.]]
[[File:Blinky.jpg|thumb|Blinky in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''.]]
Blinky makes his ''Mario'' franchise debut in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', where he, alongside Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, appears as a playable character due to the game being developed by [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco Bandai Holdings]]. Blinky's special items are [[Ghost Shield]], [[Monster's Hammer]], [[Petit Monster]], [[Flare Ball]], and [[Ghost Morph]]. His emblem is a sprite of himself from the ''Pac-Man'' games. A sprite of Blinky from the ''Pac-Man'' series also appears in the [[Pac-Labyrinth]] course.
Blinky makes his ''Super Mario'' franchise debut in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', where he, alongside Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, appears as a playable character due to the game being developed by [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco Bandai Holdings]]. Blinky's special items are [[Ghost Shield]], [[Monster's Hammer]], [[Petit Monster]], [[Flare Ball]], and [[Ghost Morph]]. His emblem is a sprite of himself from the ''Pac-Man'' games. A sprite of Blinky from the ''Pac-Man'' series also appears in the [[Pac-Labyrinth]] course.
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====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
[[File:MKAGPDX PAC-MAN Stadium.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A sprite of Blinky can be seen in the [[PAC-MAN Stadium]] course in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.]]
[[File:MKAGPDX PAC-MAN Stadium.jpg|thumb|250px|A sprite of Blinky can be seen in the [[PAC-MAN Stadium]] course in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.]]
Blinky is no longer playable in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. A sprite of him appears on the [[PAC-MAN Stadium]] course, however.
Although Blinky is no longer playable in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', a sprite of him appears on the [[PAC-MAN Stadium]] course, and he appears at the start of the [[Pac-Man Cup]], along with the other ghosts, using their designs from the original ''Pac-Man'' arcade game.
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====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:Amiibo MK8 Wave 2.png|thumb|left|400px|Blinky can be seen on the reverse side of the Pac-Man Mii Racing Suit in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.]]
[[File:Amiibo MK8 Wave 2.png|thumb|left|400px|Blinky can be seen on the reverse side of the Pac-Man Mii Racing Suit in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.]]
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<gallery>
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Blinky.jpg|''Mario Kart Arcade GP''
Blinky.jpg|''Mario Kart Arcade GP''
MKAGP Blinky Emblem.png|Blinky's [[emblem]] in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP''
BlinkyGP22.jpg|Blinky's kart
BlinkyGP22.jpg|Blinky's kart
SSB4 Ghosts.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
SSB4 Ghosts.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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|align=center|'''Blinky'''
!Blinky
|[[File:SSB3DS Blinky trophy.png]]
|[[File:SSB3DS Blinky trophy.png]]
|''A red ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series. The way he incessantly follows PAC-MAN earned him the nickname Shadow. When you get further in the stage, he also gets a terrifying speed boost! In Smash Bros., he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's side smash.''
|''A red ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series. The way he incessantly follows PAC-MAN earned him the nickname Shadow. When you get further in the stage, he also gets a terrifying speed boost! In Smash Bros., he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's side smash.''
|''A red ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series, noted for the way he incessantly follows PAC-MAN. When you get further in the stage, he also gets a speed boost, which can be quite terrifying! In this game, he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's side smash.''
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|Jap=アカベイ
|Jap=アカベイ
|JapR=Akabei
|JapR=Akabei
|JapM=From ''aka'' (赤), meaning "red"
|JapM=From「赤」(''aka'', red)
|Jap2=ブリンキー
|Jap2R=Burinkī
|Jap2M=Blinky
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://pacman.wikia.com/Blinky Blinky on the Pac-Man wiki]
*[http://pacman.wikia.com/Blinky Blinky on the Pac-Man Wiki]
 
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Latest revision as of 06:34, September 14, 2024

Blinky
Blinky for...
Species Ghost
First appearance Pac-Man (1980, Pac-Man franchise)
Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs (2024, Pac-Man franchise)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Super Mario-related media)

Blinky is a red ghost from the Pac-Man series. He is one of Pac-Man's and Ms. Pac-Man's arch-rivals and the de facto leader of the other ghosts Inky, Pinky, and Clyde. He debuted in the same game as Pac-Man, simply titled Pac-Man. He has made some crossovers with Super Mario franchise characters.

History[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart Arcade GP[edit]

Blinky makes his Super Mario franchise debut in Mario Kart Arcade GP, where he, alongside Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, appears as a playable character due to the game being developed by Namco Bandai Holdings. Blinky's special items are Ghost Shield, Monster's Hammer, Petit Monster, Flare Ball, and Ghost Morph. His emblem is a sprite of himself from the Pac-Man games. A sprite of Blinky from the Pac-Man series also appears in the Pac-Labyrinth course.

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2[edit]

Blinky in a kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Blinky in his personal kart from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.

Blinky returns as a playable character in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. In this game, when in his standard kart, he has exceptional acceleration, but poor weight and top speed, sharing these statistics with Peach and Yoshi. In his personal kart, Blinky has great acceleration, but poor weight and average top speed.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX[edit]

Preview of the Mario Kart Arcade GP DX course PAC-MAN Stadium
A sprite of Blinky can be seen in the PAC-MAN Stadium course in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.

Although Blinky is no longer playable in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, a sprite of him appears on the PAC-MAN Stadium course, and he appears at the start of the Pac-Man Cup, along with the other ghosts, using their designs from the original Pac-Man arcade game.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Second wave of Amiibo figures for Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U.
Blinky can be seen on the reverse side of the Pac-Man Mii Racing Suit in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

A sprite of Blinky appears on the Pac-Man Mii Racing Suit in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Said Mii Racing Suit is unlocked after the player scans a Pac-Man amiibo.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Blinky appears as an Assist Trophy along with Inky, Pinky, and Clyde in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and also as a standalone collectible trophy. Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde also make cameos in the Pac-Maze stage of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. He also appears in Pac-Man's forward smash attack in all three games. Blinky also cameos in Pac-Man's reveal poster, where he is headed up the northwestern portion of the Pac-Maze as Sonic is trying to balance himself near the ledge above Blinky.

Gallery[edit]

Profiles[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophy[edit]

Name Image NTSC-U Description PAL Description
Blinky Trophy of Blinky in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. A red ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series. The way he incessantly follows PAC-MAN earned him the nickname Shadow. When you get further in the stage, he also gets a terrifying speed boost! In Smash Bros., he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's side smash. A red ghost that chases after PAC-MAN in the PAC-MAN series, noted for the way he incessantly follows PAC-MAN. When you get further in the stage, he also gets a speed boost, which can be quite terrifying! In this game, he appears in the PAC-MAZE stage and in PAC-MAN's side smash.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese アカベイ[?]
Akabei
From「赤」(aka, red)
ブリンキー[?]
Burinkī
Blinky

External links[edit]