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{{GBoss-infobox
{{distinguish|Smoldergeist|Poltergeist}}
|image=[[Image:Bouldergeist SMG.png]]
{{character infobox
|galaxy=[[Ghostly Galaxy]]<br>[[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]
|image=[[File:Bouldergeist SMG.png|250px]]
|dome=[[Kitchen (Super Mario Galaxy)|Kitchen]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|world=[[World S (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World S]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
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|star=''SMG'': [[Image:Smg_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg_icon_daredevilcomet.png|20px]]<br>''SMG2'': [[File:LaunchStar.png|50px]]
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{{quote|If that's all, then scram! Or I'll crunch and break you!|Bouldergeist|''[[Super Mario Manga Mania]]'', page 110}}
'''Bouldergeist''' is a boss in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Bouldergeist is essentially a huge column of rocks roughly shaped into a face, and its insides are made up of shadows. However, its true form is revealed when its rock armor has been destroyed, revealing a face with yellow eyes and a red glowing tongue or uvula hanging from the bottom. Its eyes and body color are extremely similar to those of the [[Bomb Boo]]s it spawns, though it is not indicated if they are actually related. In its rock form, it also has two enormous stone hands which are used in the second half of the battle. Bouldergeist's attacks include tossing rocks at [[Mario]], summoning lines of stalagmites from the floor, and in the second half of the battle, slamming its hands on the ground and punching at Mario. It is fought in a plain circular arena. Its name is a portmanteau of "boulder" and "{{wp|poltergeist}}." It is the boss of the [[Ghostly Galaxy]]. Bouldergeist returns in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' as the fourth out of five ''Super Mario Galaxy'' bosses encountered in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]], using the same tactics as in the first game. Boldergeist shares its battle music with [[Kingfin]].


{{distinguish|Smoldergeist}}
In the [[Twisted Mansion]] course of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', the arch leading to the underwater section of the course bears Bouldergeist's likeness.


'''Bouldergeist''' is a boss in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Its name is a portmanteau of ''boulder'' and ''[[wikipedia:poltergeist|poltergeist]]''. It is the boss of the [[Ghostly Galaxy]] and is destroyed by Mario in battle. Bouldergeist returns in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' as the fourth and second-to-last ''Super Mario Galaxy'' boss encountered in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]. Its attack tactics are exactly the same as those in the predecessor.
==Battle==
[[File:Bouldergeist.png|thumb|left|Bouldergeist raising boulders into the air preparing to attack Mario.]]
This battle practices Mario's use of the [[Bomb Boo]]. To get Bomb Boos, Mario must dodge the black rocks that the Bouldergeist throws at him. Once they hit the ground, they turn into Bomb Boos. Each hit gradually causes Bouldergeist to lose a bit of its stone layer. Three hits completely destroy the entire stone layer surrounding Bouldergeist's real form. Once this happens, Mario has to spin a Bomb Boo at the shadow's red weak point to inflict more damage on Bouldergeist. However, the fight is not over, as Bouldergeist regains its old stone layer, and reveals its large rock hands. Bouldergeist then has a greater variety of attacks, as well as a larger form of protection. Mario can, however, destroy the hands the same way, but they regenerate after a short time, so Mario has to damage Bouldergeist before the hands reappear again. Mario must once again swing three Bomb Boos into it, and then swing one final Bomb Boo into its shadow form to defeat the Bouldergeist and claim its [[Power Star]] (a [[Launch Star]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''). Also, Bouldergeist may shoot golden rocks which reveal a [[coin]]. However, it only shoots up to a maximum of 20 coins.


==Appearance==
[[File:SMG2 Damaged Bouldergeist.png|thumb|Bouldergeist after taking some damage.]]
Bouldergeist is essentially a huge column of rocks roughly shaped into a face. However, its true form is not revealed until his rock armor been destroyed, revealing a face with a red uvula hanging from the bottom. In its rock form it has two enormous stone hands, which are used only in the second half of the battle. Bouldergeist's attacks include tossing rocks at [[Mario]], summoning lines of stalagmites from the floor, and in the second half of the battle, slamming its hands on the ground and punching at Mario. It is fought in a plain circular arena.
Bouldergeist's attacks consist of a boulder throwing attack that Mario can only run from, and summoning a row of stone spikes out of the ground, indicated by dark shadows appearing where the spikes will be. The spikes do not harm Mario after they are out of the ground and can be broken with a [[spin]] attack. After the boss forms its hands, it has new attacks in addition to the old ones, which change depending on Mario's distance. If Mario is far enough, Bouldergeist draws back its fist, after which it will try and punch Mario. Bouldergeist cannot change directions once it starts the attack so it is easily avoided and used to destroy any stone spikes. If Mario is close enough, Bouldergeist holds its hands over the surface of the arena, after which it uses a slap attack that crushes Mario if not dodged, though it does not cause instant death and only causes him to lose one health point. This is the only instance in the game in which Mario can get crushed without instantly dying. Also, Bouldergeist's stone spike attack forms two rows of spikes that Mario has to avoid. Bouldergeist's inner form is too weak to attack Mario. It can only flee and summon Bomb Boos.


==Combat==
Later, Mario must defeat Bouldergeist with one wedge of health under the [[Daredevil Comet]] to claim its second star. Bouldergeist no longer throws golden rocks in this battle.
[[File:Bouldergeist.jpg|thumb|left|Bouldergeist raising boulders into the air preparing to attack Mario.]]


This battle practices Mario's use of the [[Bomb Boo]]. To get Bomb Boos, Mario must dodge the black rocks that the Bouldergeist throws at him. Once they hit the ground, they will turn into Bomb Boos. Each hit will gradually cause Bouldergeist to lose a bit of its stone layer. Three hits will completely destroy the entire stone layer surrounding Bouldergeist's real form. Once this happens, Mario has to, yet again, spin a Bomb Boo at the shadow's red bubble to inflict more damage on Bouldergeist. However, the fight is not over, as Bouldergeist regains its old stone layer, and reveals its large rock hands. Bouldergeist then has a greater variety of attacks, as well as a larger form of protection. Mario can, however, destroy the hands the same way, but they regenerate after a short time, so Mario has to damage Bouldergeist before the hands reappear again. Mario must once again swing three Bomb Boos into it, and then swing one final Bomb Boo into its shadow form to defeat the Bouldergeist and claim its [[Power Star]]. Also, Bouldergeist may shoot golden rocks which reveal a [[coin]]. It only shoots 20 coins though.
Bouldergeist has unused animations for popping into and out of the ground, and when it does this its true form appears with a somewhat early design.


Bouldergeist's attacks consist of a boulder throwing attack that Mario can only run from, and summoning a row of stone spikes out of the ground, indicated by dark shadows appearing where the spikes will be. The spikes will not harm Mario after they are out of the ground and can be broken with a [[spin]] attack. After the boss forms its hands, it has new attacks in addition to to the old ones. If Bouldergeist draws back its fist, it is preparing to punch Mario. Bouldergeist cannot change directions once it starts the attack so it is easily avoided and used to destroy any stone spikes. Bouldergeist can also use a slap attack that will crush Mario if not dodged, though it does not cause instant death. A fair warning is given when Bouldergeist holds its hands over the surface of the planet before they drop. Also, Bouldergeist's stone spike attack forms two rows of spikes that Mario has to avoid. Bouldergeist's inner form is too weak to attack Mario. It may only flee and summon Bomb Boos.
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
{{SMG boss
|image=[[File:Bouldergeist SMG.png|200px]]
|dome=[[Kitchen (Super Mario Galaxy)|Kitchen]]
|galaxy=[[Ghostly Galaxy]]
|mission=[[Beware of Bouldergeist]]<br>[[Bouldergeist's Daredevil Run]]
|reward=[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Power Star]][[File:Smg icon daredevilcomet.png|link=Prankster Comet#Daredevil Comet|Daredevil Comet]]
}}


Later, Mario must defeat it with one wedge of health under the [[Daredevil Comet]] to claim Bouldergeist's second star. Bouldergeist will no longer throw golden rocks.
====Trading card====
{{content description
|image=[[File:BouldergeistTradingCard.png|150px]]
|name=Bouldergeist
|description=''In the Ghostly Galaxy, Mario is ultimately challenged to do battle with Bouldergeist to win a Power Star. An evil mound of rocks, this boss throws boulders and punches at Mario. To defeat it, Mario must swing Bomb Boos into it three times. Act fact and don't forget its shadow figure!''
}}
 
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
{{SMG2 boss
|image=[[File:Bouldergeist SMG.png|200px]]
|world=[[World S]]
|galaxy=[[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]
|mission=[[Throwback Throwdown]]<br>[[Throwback Throwdown Speed Run]]<br>[[Boss Blitz Galaxy#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]
|reward=[[File:SMG Chart Launch Star.png|link=Launch Star]]
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Boulderg.PNG|Bouldergeist without arms.
GalaxyBosses.jpg|Key artwork
File:Buldergiestpunching.PNG|Bouldergeist punching.
Bouldergeist Model.png|Bouldergeist without arms as its first form
Image:Realbouldergeist1.png|Bouldergeist's true form.
SMG Bouldergeist Tongue.png|Bouldergeist spawning Bomb Boos
SMG Bouldergeist Punching.png|Bouldergeist punching in its second form
Realbouldergeist1.png|Bouldergeist's true form, showing its red glowing tongue-like weak point
SMG2 Bouldergeist Crushing.png|Bouldergeist using its crushing attack
SMG Thumbnail Bouldergeist.jpg|Thumbnail from Mario Portal
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=ポルタ
|Jap=ポルタ
|JapR=Poruta
|JapR=Poruta
|JapM='Polter'geist
|JapM=A shortened form of "poltergeist"; also likely a play on "boulder"
|Fra=Le chef des fantômes ou Polta
|FraM=The ghosts' boss
|Ita=Rocciospettro
|ItaM=Rock Ghost
|SpaA=Jefe Fantasmal
|SpaA=Jefe Fantasmal
|SpaAM=Ghostly Boss
|SpaAM=Ghostly Boss
|SpaE=Jefazo Fantasmal
|SpaE=Polta, Jefazo Fantasmal
|SpaEM=Big Ghostly Boss
|SpaEM=Polta, Big Ghostly Boss
|FreA=Polta
|FreAM=Polta
|FreE=Polta<ref name="smbit">{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=128}}</ref>
|FreE2=Le chef des fantômes (in-game)
|FreEM=Polta
|FreE2M=The boss of the ghosts
|Ger=Polter
|Ger=Polter
|GerM=Rumble, pun on Poltergeist}}
|GerM=From "poltergeist"
|Ita=Rocciospettro<ref name=smbit/><ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Manga Mania|Super Mario Mangamania]]''|date=March 9, 2022|page=7|isbn=978-88349-07122|publisher=Edizioni BD|author=Colombo, Alessandro|language=it}}</ref>
|Ita2=Boss Fantasma (in-game)
|ItaM=Rock-ghost
|Ita2M=Ghost Boss
|Kor=형님귀신
|KorR=Hyeongnim Gwisin
|KorM=Big Brother Ghost
}}


==Trivia==
==References==
<references/>


*Bouldergeist closely resembles [[Bogmire]] from ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', as they have the same mouth and eyes. In addition, both are ghosts and both summon smaller, shadow-like ghosts to attack.
*Bouldergeist's slap attack is the only instance in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' in which Mario can get crushed without instantly dying. After Mario is crushed, he will just vibrate, pop back up after a few seconds, and lose one health point, similar to when he survives being squished in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
*Bouldergeist has unused animations for popping into and out of the ground, also when he does this his true form appears with a somewhat beta design.
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Latest revision as of 17:13, November 8, 2024

Not to be confused with Smoldergeist or Poltergeist.
Bouldergeist
Bouldergeist SMG.png
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
“If that's all, then scram! Or I'll crunch and break you!”
Bouldergeist, Super Mario Manga Mania, page 110

Bouldergeist is a boss in Super Mario Galaxy. Bouldergeist is essentially a huge column of rocks roughly shaped into a face, and its insides are made up of shadows. However, its true form is revealed when its rock armor has been destroyed, revealing a face with yellow eyes and a red glowing tongue or uvula hanging from the bottom. Its eyes and body color are extremely similar to those of the Bomb Boos it spawns, though it is not indicated if they are actually related. In its rock form, it also has two enormous stone hands which are used in the second half of the battle. Bouldergeist's attacks include tossing rocks at Mario, summoning lines of stalagmites from the floor, and in the second half of the battle, slamming its hands on the ground and punching at Mario. It is fought in a plain circular arena. Its name is a portmanteau of "boulder" and "poltergeist." It is the boss of the Ghostly Galaxy. Bouldergeist returns in Super Mario Galaxy 2 as the fourth out of five Super Mario Galaxy bosses encountered in the Boss Blitz Galaxy, using the same tactics as in the first game. Boldergeist shares its battle music with Kingfin.

In the Twisted Mansion course of Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the arch leading to the underwater section of the course bears Bouldergeist's likeness.

Battle[edit]

Bouldergeist raising boulders into the air preparing to attack Mario.

This battle practices Mario's use of the Bomb Boo. To get Bomb Boos, Mario must dodge the black rocks that the Bouldergeist throws at him. Once they hit the ground, they turn into Bomb Boos. Each hit gradually causes Bouldergeist to lose a bit of its stone layer. Three hits completely destroy the entire stone layer surrounding Bouldergeist's real form. Once this happens, Mario has to spin a Bomb Boo at the shadow's red weak point to inflict more damage on Bouldergeist. However, the fight is not over, as Bouldergeist regains its old stone layer, and reveals its large rock hands. Bouldergeist then has a greater variety of attacks, as well as a larger form of protection. Mario can, however, destroy the hands the same way, but they regenerate after a short time, so Mario has to damage Bouldergeist before the hands reappear again. Mario must once again swing three Bomb Boos into it, and then swing one final Bomb Boo into its shadow form to defeat the Bouldergeist and claim its Power Star (a Launch Star in Super Mario Galaxy 2). Also, Bouldergeist may shoot golden rocks which reveal a coin. However, it only shoots up to a maximum of 20 coins.

Bouldergeist in Throwback Throwdown
Bouldergeist after taking some damage.

Bouldergeist's attacks consist of a boulder throwing attack that Mario can only run from, and summoning a row of stone spikes out of the ground, indicated by dark shadows appearing where the spikes will be. The spikes do not harm Mario after they are out of the ground and can be broken with a spin attack. After the boss forms its hands, it has new attacks in addition to the old ones, which change depending on Mario's distance. If Mario is far enough, Bouldergeist draws back its fist, after which it will try and punch Mario. Bouldergeist cannot change directions once it starts the attack so it is easily avoided and used to destroy any stone spikes. If Mario is close enough, Bouldergeist holds its hands over the surface of the arena, after which it uses a slap attack that crushes Mario if not dodged, though it does not cause instant death and only causes him to lose one health point. This is the only instance in the game in which Mario can get crushed without instantly dying. Also, Bouldergeist's stone spike attack forms two rows of spikes that Mario has to avoid. Bouldergeist's inner form is too weak to attack Mario. It can only flee and summon Bomb Boos.

Later, Mario must defeat Bouldergeist with one wedge of health under the Daredevil Comet to claim its second star. Bouldergeist no longer throws golden rocks in this battle.

Bouldergeist has unused animations for popping into and out of the ground, and when it does this its true form appears with a somewhat early design.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Bouldergeist
Bouldergeist SMG.png
Dome Kitchen Galaxy Ghostly Galaxy
Mission Beware of Bouldergeist
Bouldergeist's Daredevil Run
Reward Power StarDaredevil Comet

Trading card[edit]

Image Name Description

Bouldergeist trading card Bouldergeist In the Ghostly Galaxy, Mario is ultimately challenged to do battle with Bouldergeist to win a Power Star. An evil mound of rocks, this boss throws boulders and punches at Mario. To defeat it, Mario must swing Bomb Boos into it three times. Act fact and don't forget its shadow figure!

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Bouldergeist
Bouldergeist SMG.png
World World S Galaxy Boss Blitz Galaxy
Mission Throwback Throwdown
Throwback Throwdown Speed Run
Green Star 2
Reward Launch Star

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ポルタ[?]
Poruta
A shortened form of "poltergeist"; also likely a play on "boulder"
French (NOA) Polta[?] Polta
French (NOE) Polta[1] Polta
Le chef des fantômes (in-game)[?] The boss of the ghosts
German Polter[?] From "poltergeist"
Italian Rocciospettro[1][2] Rock-ghost
Boss Fantasma (in-game)[?] Ghost Boss
Korean 형님귀신[?]
Hyeongnim Gwisin
Big Brother Ghost
Spanish (NOA) Jefe Fantasmal[?] Ghostly Boss
Spanish (NOE) Polta, Jefazo Fantasmal[?] Polta, Big Ghostly Boss

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 128.
  2. ^ Colombo, Alessandro (March 9, 2022). Super Mario Mangamania. Edizioni BD (Italian). ISBN 978-88349-07122. Page 7.