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[[File:Luigi gets the strobe function.png|thumb|left|Luigi accidentally using the Strobulb on himself for his first time use]]
[[File:Lmdmart4.jpg|thumb|Luigi using the '''Strobulb''' against a ghost in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'']]
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The '''Strobulb''' is a flashlight tool which appears in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''. The Strobulb is required to stun some Ghosts as, unlike in [[Luigi's Mansion|the first game]], shining light via flashlight is no longer sufficient to stun all ghosts in the game. [[Player]]s need to charge up the Strobulb and unleash a powerful beam of light. The longer the charge, the greater the range. Some ghosts wear sunglasses to protect them from the light; these sunglasses must be removed with the [[Poltergust 5000]] before the flashlight or Strobulb is used.
{{quote|The {{color|darkturquoise|Strobulb}} isn't a toy - it's a powerful tool! For one thing, it can activate any of my inventions that feature {{color|darkturquoise|green circular panels}}.|Professor E. Gadd|Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon}}
The '''Strobulb''' is a [[flashlight]] tool that appears in the [[Luigi's Mansion (series)|''Luigi's Mansion'' series]], debuting in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''. The Strobulb is required to activate '''Strobe Switches'''<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47979/kw/luigi's%20mansion%203%20update#v140 Luigi's Mansion 3 Ver. 1.4.0 update information (English)]. Nintendo. Retrieved March 27, 2024.</ref> and to stun some [[ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghost]]s as, unlike in the [[Luigi's Mansion|first game]], shining light via flashlight is no longer sufficient to stun ghosts in the game. Players can use the Strobulb without charging it, or hold the {{button|3ds|a}} button for approximately one second to release a stronger flash. Not fully charging the Strobulb results in a flash of equal size to one that is not charged at all. A fully charged flash allows the player to stun multiple ghosts at once than an ordinary flash. Some ghosts have objects to shield them from being flashed; these objects must be removed with the [[Poltergust 5000]] before the flashlight or Strobulb is used. When the player charges the Strobulb, the actual light coming from the flashlight decreases as it starts charging, and while it is fully charged, a small circle is seen at the source. Unleashing it creates a powerful beam of light, with small light particles at the end of the flash. 


[[Luigi]] gets it in the first mission of the game when he enters [[Gloomy Mansion]] and finds out that two [[Greenie]] have it.
==History==
===''Luigi's Mansion'' series===
====''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' / ''Luigi's Mansion 2 HD''====
[[Luigi]] gets the Strobulb in the [[Poltergust 5000 (mission)|first mission of the game]] when he enters the [[Gloomy Manor]] and finds out two [[Greenie]]s have it. The Strobulb is activated using {{button|3ds|A}}.


==Names in Other Languages==
====''Luigi's Mansion''====
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The Strobulb reappears in the [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS remake]] of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. The player can choose to use the flashlight from the GameCube version or choose the Strobulb, activated with {{button|3ds|A}}, making the gameplay more like that of ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''.
 
====''Luigi's Mansion 3''====
The Strobulb returns in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', where it is used again to stun ghosts, as well as activating Strobe Switches found throughout the game. Like in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'', some ghosts use objects to block the effects of the Strobulb, and the objects must be removed before the ghosts can be stunned. The Strobulb is activated by pressing {{button|switch|A}} or {{button|switch|R}}.
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===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
Luigi briefly used the Strobulb function in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' reveal trailer for [[list of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Simon|Simon Belmont]] and [[list of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Richter|Richter Belmont]] titled "Vampire Killer." In said trailer, Luigi attempts to use the Strobulb to ward off several [[Mummy|mummies]] in [[list of stages debuting in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Dracula's Castle|Dracula's Castle]] but to no avail.
 
==Names in other languages==
===Strobulb===
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ストロボ
|JpnR=Sutorobo
|JpnM=Strobe
|Spa=Estrobombilla
|Spa=Estrobombilla
|SpaM=Strobulb, pun on "estroboscópico" (strobe) and "bombilla" (bulb)  
|SpaM=Strobulb, portmanteau of ''estroboscópico'' (strobe) and ''bombilla'' (light bulb)  
|Fra=Spectroflash
|Fre=Spectroflash
|FraM=Spectroflash, pun on "spectre" and "flash"
|FreM=Spectroflash, portmanteau of "specter" and "flash"
|Dut=Fantoomflitser
|Dut=Fantoomflitser
|DutM=Phantomflasher
|DutM=Phantomflasher
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|ItaM=Strobebulb
|ItaM=Strobebulb
|Por=Estrobolâmpada
|Por=Estrobolâmpada
|PorM=Strobelamp, pun on "estroboscópio" and "lâmpada" (lamp)
|PorM=Strobebulb, portmanteau of "estroboscópio" and "lâmpada" (light bulb)
|Chi=闪光灯 (Simplified)<br>閃光燈 (Traditional)
|ChiR=Shǎnguāngdēng
|ChiM=Strobe
}}
}}


[[Category:E. Gadd's Inventions]]
===Strobe Switch===
[[Category:Tools/Equipment]]
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ストロボスイッチ<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/software_support/ag3ja/140.html Luigi's Mansion 3 Ver. 1.4.0 update information (Japanese)]. Nintendo. Retrieved March 27, 2024.</ref>
|JpnR=Sutorobo Suitchi
|JpnM=Strobe Switch
|SpaA=Interruptor estroboscópico <ref>[https://es-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/45660/kw/luigi%20mansion%20actualizacion#v140 Luigi's Mansion 3 Ver. 1.4.0 update information (Spanish)]. Nintendo. Retrieved March 27, 2024.</ref>
|SpaAM=Strobe switch
}}
 
==Trivia==
*From a development and control standpoint, the Strobulb was most likely added to the game due to the player's lessened control over Luigi's flashlight due to the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s lack of two control sticks like the [[Nintendo GameCube]] controller.
*In the [[ScareScraper]], the player's Strobulb when charging glows the same color as the color they are wearing.
 
==References==
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Luigi accidentally using the Strobulb on himself for his first time use
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“The Strobulb isn't a toy - it's a powerful tool! For one thing, it can activate any of my inventions that feature green circular panels.”
—Professor E. Gadd, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

The Strobulb is a flashlight tool that appears in the Luigi's Mansion series, debuting in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. The Strobulb is required to activate Strobe Switches[1] and to stun some ghosts as, unlike in the first game, shining light via flashlight is no longer sufficient to stun ghosts in the game. Players can use the Strobulb without charging it, or hold the A Button button for approximately one second to release a stronger flash. Not fully charging the Strobulb results in a flash of equal size to one that is not charged at all. A fully charged flash allows the player to stun multiple ghosts at once than an ordinary flash. Some ghosts have objects to shield them from being flashed; these objects must be removed with the Poltergust 5000 before the flashlight or Strobulb is used. When the player charges the Strobulb, the actual light coming from the flashlight decreases as it starts charging, and while it is fully charged, a small circle is seen at the source. Unleashing it creates a powerful beam of light, with small light particles at the end of the flash.

History[edit]

Luigi's Mansion series[edit]

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon / Luigi's Mansion 2 HD[edit]

Luigi gets the Strobulb in the first mission of the game when he enters the Gloomy Manor and finds out two Greenies have it. The Strobulb is activated using A Button.

Luigi's Mansion[edit]

The Strobulb reappears in the Nintendo 3DS remake of Luigi's Mansion. The player can choose to use the flashlight from the GameCube version or choose the Strobulb, activated with A Button, making the gameplay more like that of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.

Luigi's Mansion 3[edit]

The Strobulb returns in Luigi's Mansion 3, where it is used again to stun ghosts, as well as activating Strobe Switches found throughout the game. Like in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, some ghosts use objects to block the effects of the Strobulb, and the objects must be removed before the ghosts can be stunned. The Strobulb is activated by pressing A Button or R Button.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Luigi briefly used the Strobulb function in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reveal trailer for Simon Belmont and Richter Belmont titled "Vampire Killer." In said trailer, Luigi attempts to use the Strobulb to ward off several mummies in Dracula's Castle but to no avail.

Names in other languages[edit]

Strobulb[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ストロボ[?]
Sutorobo 		Strobe
Chinese 闪光灯 (Simplified)
閃光燈 (Traditional)[?]
Shǎnguāngdēng 		Strobe
Dutch Fantoomflitser[?] Phantomflasher
French Spectroflash[?] Spectroflash, portmanteau of "specter" and "flash"
German Stroboblitz[?] Strobeflash
Italian Strobobulbo[?] Strobebulb
Portuguese Estrobolâmpada[?] Strobebulb, portmanteau of "estroboscópio" and "lâmpada" (light bulb)
Spanish Estrobombilla[?] Strobulb, portmanteau of estroboscópico (strobe) and bombilla (light bulb)

Strobe Switch[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ストロボスイッチ[2]
Sutorobo Suitchi 		Strobe Switch
Spanish (NOA) Interruptor estroboscópico [3] Strobe switch

Trivia[edit]

  • From a development and control standpoint, the Strobulb was most likely added to the game due to the player's lessened control over Luigi's flashlight due to the Nintendo 3DS's lack of two control sticks like the Nintendo GameCube controller.
  • In the ScareScraper, the player's Strobulb when charging glows the same color as the color they are wearing.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Luigi's Mansion 3 Ver. 1.4.0 update information (English). Nintendo. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Luigi's Mansion 3 Ver. 1.4.0 update information (Japanese). Nintendo. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Luigi's Mansion 3 Ver. 1.4.0 update information (Spanish). Nintendo. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
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Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon / Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Characters Luigi • Mario • Professor E. Gadd • Toad • Polterpup • King Boo
Tools and equipment Dark-Light Device • Dual Scream • Pixelator • Poltergust 5000 • Strobulb
Items and objects Amethyst • Bill • Bulb • Coin • Crown • Diamond • E-Gate • Emerald • Gold Bar • Gold Bone • Key • Paranormal chain • Paranormal portal • Paranormal shield • Pumpkin • Red Coin • Ruby • Sapphire • Sled-mounted shooter
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ScareScraper Beetle Whisperer • Bomb Brother • The Brain • Creeper Launcher • Primordial Goo • Terrible Teleporter
Other enemies and species Bat • Beetle • Crow • False door • Flytrap • Frog • Fuzzball • Mouse • Orange flower • Robomb • Spider
Areas Gloomy Manor Balcony • Bedroom • Cellar • Coatroom • Common Hall • Dining Room • Entrance • Foyer • Front Yard • Garage • Guard Hall • Kitchen • Lab • Library • Lobby • Master Hall • Mudroom • Mudroom Exterior • Parlor • Patio • Rafters • Secret Pocket • Studio • Study • Under the Stairs
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Old Clockworks Antechamber • Belfry • Belfry Clock • Canyon Hall • Canyon Narrows • Canyon Stairs • Cargo Room • Clock Tower Gate • Clockmaker's Chambers • Clockworks Court • Container Yard • Crank Room • Drafting Office • Finishing Room • Gear Chamber • Kiln Room • Maintenance Hub • Movements • Pit Slide • Quarry • Roundhouse • Roundhouse Pit • Service Elevator • Storage Room • Storm Cellar • Synchro Gantry • Synchronization Room • Tomb • Transportation Hall • Warehouse • Workshop
Secret Mine Airway • Basin • Chalet • Chalet Approach • Cinder Mine • Coward's Chasm • Crossroads • Crystal Quarry • Deep Hall • Drift Hall • Frozen Pit • Fishing Hut • Gondola • High Wires • Ice Lake • Maintenance Room • Pit Mine • Prospector's Crossing • Shaft • Skip Slope • Smokehouse • Smuggler's Hideout • Terminal • Under the Ice • Workshop • Workshop Landing
Treacherous Mansion Ancient Exhibit • Archives • Aviation Exhibit • Bottom of Well • Ceremonial Chamber • Cliffside • Dark Age Exhibit • Dungeon Cells • East Balcony • East Corridor • East Gallery • Front Entrance • Gargoyle Roof • Grand East • Grand West • Guard Tunnel • Haunted Catacombs • Ice Age Exhibit • Inner Courtyard • Jungle Exhibit • Kitchen • Nautical Exhibit • Restrooms • Space Exhibit • Study • Terrace • Train Exhibit • Underground Lab • Veranda • West Balcony • West Corridor • West Gallery
Other Bunker • E. Gadd's Vault • King Boo's Illusion • Mario's Painting • ScareScraper • Toad's Painting
Miscellaneous Gallery • Glitches • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff (HD)
Related Play Nintendo activities:
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Characters Luigi • Gooigia • Mario • Professor E. Gadd • Toad • King Boo
Tools and equipment Boo Radar • Flashlight • Game Boy Horror • Poltergust 3000 • Strobulba
Items and objects Bill • Blue Diamond • Blue Stone • Bomb • Boo Ball • Cheese • Circular tile • Coin • Crown • Gold Bar • Gold Bonea • Gold Diamond • Green Stone • Mario's Glove • Mario's Hat • Mario's Letter • Mario's Shoe • Mario's Star • Mirror • Pearl • Red Diamond • Red Stone
Ghosts Normal ghosts 35 Boos • Bat • Black Bogmire • Blue Blaze • Blue Twirler • Bowling Ghost • Ceiling Surprise • Elemental Ghosts • Flash • Flying Fish • Garbage Can Ghost • Ghost Guy • Gold Ghost • Gold Mouse • Grabbing Ghost • Mouse • Mr. Bones • Purple Bomber • Purple Puncher • Shining Ghost • Spark • Speedy Spirit • Temper Terror • Waiter
Portrait ghosts Biff Atlas • Bogmire • Boolossus • Chauncey • Clockwork Soldiers • Floating Whirlindas • Henry and Orville • Jarvis • King Boo • Lydia • Madame Clairvoya • Melody Pianissima • Miss Petunia • Mr. Luggs • Nana • Neville • Shivers • Sir Weston • Slim Bankshot • Spooky • Sue Pea • Uncle Grimmly • Vincent Van Gore
Rooms Lab Gallery • Portrificationizer Chamber • Lab • Training Room
Area one Anteroom • Balcony • Foyer • Master Bedroom • Nursery • Parlor • Study • Wardrobe Room
Area two Ball Room • Bathroom • Boneyard • Butler's Room • Conservatory • Dining Room • Graveyard • Hidden Room • Kitchen • Laundry Room • Mirror Room • Storage Room • Washroom
Area three Astral Hall • Balcony • Bathroom • Billiards Room • Bottom of the Well • Courtyard • Fortune-teller's Room • Nana's Room • Observatory • Projection Room • Rec Room • Safari Room • Tea Room • The Twins' Room • Washroom
Area four Armory • Artist's Studio • Breaker Room • Cellar • Ceramics Studio • Clockwork Room • Cold Storage • Guest Room • Pipe Room • Roof • Sealed Room • Secret Altar • Sitting Room • Telephone Room
Miscellaneous Blackout • Ghost Portrificationizer • Ghost's heart • Luigi's Mansion • Luigi's NEW Mansion • Mario's Painting • Polterpupa
Further info Gallery (GCN · 3DS) • The Lab (Ask Madame Clairvoya · The Bookshelf · The Drafting Table · PolterCue) • "Main Theme" • Pre-release and unused content • Professor E. Gadd's Research Journala • Quotes • Staff (GCN · 3DS)
a Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version
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Luigi's Mansion 3
Characters Playable Luigi • Gooigi
Supporting Polterpup • Professor E. Gadd • Mario • Princess Peach • Toads
Antagonists King Boo • Hellen Gravely
Tools and equipment Dark-Light Device • Flashlight • Poltergust G-00 • Strobulb • Suction Shot • Virtual Boo
Items and objects Bill • Bomb • Coin • Coin pile • Elevator button • Elevator tracker • Gem • Gold Bar • Gold Bone • Key • Pearl • Boo Ball • Swinging vine • Trap Detector
Ghosts Normal ghosts 16 Boos • Golden Goob • Goob • Hammer • Jewel Rausuto • Mini Goob • Mini Hammer • Mummy • Oozer • Slinker • Spirit Ball • Trapper
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 MacFrights • Dr. Potter • Morty • Polterkitty • Ug • Clem • Serpci • Nikki, Lindsey, & Ginny • Captain Fishook • Johnny Deepend • DJ Phantasmagloria • Hellen Gravely • King Boo • ScareScraper: Boolossus
Other enemies Bat • Crow • Mouse • Possessed Bin • Snake • Spider • Takarabako Obake
The Last Resort floors Basement • Grand Lobby • Mezzanine • Hotel Shops • The Great Stage • RIP Suites • Castle MacFrights • Garden Suites • Paranormal Productions • Unnatural History Museum • Boilerworks • Tomb Suites • Twisted Suites • The Spectral Catch • Fitness Center • The Dance Hall • Master Suite • Rooftop
Further info Gallery • Glitches • Pre-release and unused content • Professor E. Gadd's Research Journal • Quotes • Staff
Other ScareScraper • ScreamPark • The Last Resort
Related Play Nintendo activities:
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