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{{Character-infobox
{{character infobox
|title=Polterpup
|image=[[File:LM3 Polterpup artwork.png|300px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''
|image=[[File:ChaserLMDM.jpg|250px]]
|species = Ghost
|species=[[Polterpup]]
|first_appearance=''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' ([[List of games by date#2013|2013]])
|first_appearance=''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' ([[List of games by date#2013|2013]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Luigi's Mansion Arcade]]'' ([[List of games by date#2015|2015]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (version 3.2.0, cameo) (2024)
}}
}}
'''Polterpup''' (known as '''???''' in [[E. Gadd's Vault]]) is a specific [[Polterpup]] who appears throughout ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''. Unlike normal Polterpups, he has a red collar instead of blue.  
{{quote|Criminy! Where did that ghostly dog come from?|Professor E. Gadd|Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon}}
 
'''Polterpup''' (known as '''???''' in [[E. Gadd's Vault]]) is a ghostly dog who appears throughout ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' and ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''. His name is a portmanteau of "poltergeist" and "pup." Polterpup is notably the only ghost that [[Luigi]] does not show any fear of in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''. Instead, Luigi either is friendly toward him or views him as a mere nuisance, the latter of which is evident when he says, "Bad doggie!" whenever Polterpup ends up stealing important [[key]]s.
 
Multiple Polterpups have been shown in the multiplayer [[ScareScraper]] mode in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''. These Polterpups wear blue collars instead of red collars. [[Big Polterpup]]s additionally appear in the mode.


==History==
==History==
===''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''===
===''Luigi's Mansion'' series===
[[File:LMDMending.png|thumb|Polterpup with Luigi at the end of ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'']]
====''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' / ''Luigi's Mansion 2 HD''====
Polterpup first appears in [[Gloomy Manor]], where he is playing in the Mudroom Exterior and discovers an [[Gemstone#Amethysts|Amethyst]] after digging around the ground. While briefly playing with it, Polterpup winds up getting the Amethyst stuck in a tree, after which he leaves the Manor.
[[File:LMDMending.png|thumb|left|The rehabilitated Polterpup with Luigi at the end of ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'']]
Polterpup first appears in the [[Gloomy Manor]], where he is playing in the [[Mudroom Exterior]] and discovers an [[Gem#Amethysts (Gloomy Manor)|amethyst]] after digging around the ground. While briefly playing with it, Polterpup winds up getting the amethyst stuck in a tree, after which he leaves the Gloomy Manor.
 
Later, Polterpup appears in the [[Haunted Towers]] during the mission [[Pool Party]]. After Luigi finds the special key in the pool, Polterpup runs up and playfully takes away the key. However, unlike with his fellow [[Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghost]]s, the absence of the [[Dark Moon]]'s pacifying effects renders Polterpup nonviolent and mischievous, rather than hostile and aggressive. This is evident when Luigi briefly plays with him, and in the event Luigi loses all of his [[Heart Point]]s, Polterpup even licks him back to health as long as Luigi has a [[Gold Bone]].
 
After Polterpup steals the special key, Luigi has no choice but to chase after him in the mission [[Doggone Key]] to retrieve the key. Luigi finally catches him, but before he can store him in the [[E. Gadd's Vault#Ghost Container|Ghost Container]], Polterpup manages to escape from the [[Poltergust 5000]] and flees yet again. It is at this point that [[Professor E. Gadd]] surmises that Polterpup is lonely and is looking for someone to play with, even if his attempts to do so unintentionally cause trouble for Luigi.
 
Polterpup returns in the [[Old Clockworks]] during the mission [[Play Catch]], where he steals the second clock hand from a group of [[Greenie]]s and swallows it whole. Luigi has to chase after him yet again before finally catching him in the Poltergust 5000. Despite this, Polterpup manages to escape yet again before he can be stored away. Polterpup returns yet again in the [[Treacherous Mansion]] during the mission [[Front-Door Key]]. Just before Luigi can go through the front door, Polterpup jumps out of the keyhole and knocks the key out of Luigi's hand. He flees to the mansion's basement, forcing Luigi to track him down again. This time, Polterpup is able to be properly kept within the Ghost Container thanks to E. Gadd's repairs.
 
Following [[King Boo]]'s recapture and the Dark Moon's restoration, Polterpup and his fellow ghosts are finally released from the Ghost Container. Upon being released, he unhappily approaches Luigi in acknowledgement of having caused his fair share of trouble during the absence of the Dark Moon. However, Luigi nevertheless cheers Polterpup up, much to his delight. After Polterpup takes a celebratory photograph alongside Luigi, [[Mario]], E. Gadd, the [[Toad (species)|Toad assistants]], and a few of his fellow ghosts, he is adopted by Luigi and accompanies him back to [[Luigi's NEW Mansion|his home]] as his new pet.


Later, Polterpup appears in [[Haunted Towers]] during the mission [[Pool Party]]. After [[Luigi]] finds the special [[key]] in the pool, Polterpup runs up and playfully takes away the key. However, unlike his fellow [[Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghosts]], the absence of the [[Dark Moon]]'s pacifying effects renders Polterpup nonviolent and mischievous, rather than hostile and aggressive. This is evident when Luigi briefly plays with him and, in the event Luigi loses all of his [[Heart Point]]s, Polterpup will even lick him back to health as long as Luigi has a [[Gold Bone]].
[[File:Polterpup ScareScraper.png|200px|thumb|Blue collar version as seen in the ScareScraper mode]]
Polterpups as a species appear only in the ScareScraper in their own mode: Polterpup Mode. In Polterpup Mode, the Luigis must cooperate and capture all Polterpups on the floor by using their [[Dark-Light Device]]s to see the footprints. Once a Polterpup has been located, it must be flashed with the Strobulb and vacuumed up. Each Polterpup has 50 HP, but Luigi can find a Big Polterpup, which has 100 HP. Regular and Big Polterpups in the ScareScraper mode always drop a Gold Bar when captured, even if the Poltergust 5000 is at minimal power. This means that they drop an additional Gold Bar on top of whatever Power Surge a Luigi uses to drain its health, from two Gold Bars from a Blue Surge up to four from a Red Surge. A Polterpup drops five Gold Bars if it is captured with another ghost from a Red Surge.


After Polterpup steals the special key, Luigi has no choice but to chase after him in the mission [[Doggone Key]] to retrieve the key. Luigi finally catches him, but before he can store him in the [[E. Gadd's Vault#Ghost Container|Ghost Container]], Polterpup manages to escape from the [[Poltergust 5000]] and flees yet again. It is at this point that [[Professor Elvin Gadd|Professor E. Gadd]] surmises that Polterpup is lonely and is looking for someone to play with, even if his attempts to do so unintentionally cause trouble for Luigi.
====''Luigi's Mansion'' (Nintendo 3DS)====
[[File:Luigi'sMansionPolterpup3DS.png|thumb|left|Polterpup in the Nintendo 3DS remake]]
Despite not appearing in the original ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', Polterpup appears in the [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS remake]]. When Luigi's [[amiibo]] is scanned, Polterpup appears when Luigi has lost all of his health and eats a Gold Bone to recover Luigi.


Polterpup returns in the [[Old Clockworks]] during the mission [[Play Catch]], where he steals the second Clock Hand from a group of [[Greenie]]s. Luigi has to chase after him yet again before finally catching him in the Poltergust 5000. Despite this, Polterpup manages to escape yet again before he can be stored away. Polterpup returns yet again in the [[Treacherous Mansion]] during the mission [[Front-Door Key]]. Just before Luigi can go through the front door, Polterpup jumps out of the keyhole and knocks the key out of Luigi's hand. He flees to the basement, causing a long and paranormal chase through the odd rooms. This time, Polterpup is able to be properly kept within the Ghost Container thanks to E. Gadd's repairs.
====''Luigi's Mansion 3''====
Polterpup returns in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', this time as a tutorial guide. He remains as Luigi's pet and accompanies him and the others to [[The Last Resort]]. After Luigi narrowly escapes to the hotel's [[Basement (Luigi's Mansion 3)|basement]] from King Boo, Polterpup wakes Luigi up by licking his face. He then shows Luigi where the new [[Poltergust G-00]] is and teaches him how to use it. Later, when the ghost [[Clem]] floods the [[Reservoir]] and Luigi can hardly swim with the Poltergust weighing him down, Polterpup pulls him out of the [[water]]. Later, Polterpup searches together with Luigi for [[Polterkitty]] after she swallows an [[elevator button]] for the second time, and assists him in reaching two of the captured Toads after the respective boss fights. At the end, Polterpup unintentionally saves Luigi from King Boo by pushing him aside before he is caught in a [[painting]] with Mario and [[Princess Peach]] (he was chasing a bat when he jumped onto Luigi). When the hotel collapses, Polterpup saves Luigi for the second time by catching him before he falls to the ground. In the end, he goes back with Luigi to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]].


Following [[King Boo]]'s defeat and the restoration of the Dark Moon, Polterpup and his fellow ghosts are finally released from the Ghost Container. Upon being released, he unhappily approaches Luigi in acknowledgement of having caused his fair share of trouble during the absence of the Dark Moon. However, Luigi nevertheless cheers him up, much to Polterpup's delight. After Polterpup takes a celebratory photograph alongside Luigi, [[Mario]], E. Gadd, the [[Toad (species)|Toad Assistants]] and a few of his fellow ghosts, he is adopted by Luigi and accompanies him back to [[Luigi's NEW Mansion|his home]] as his new pet.
At the end of ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'', Polterpup gains pupils like the other rehabilitated ghosts and retains them when he goes to live with Luigi. However, in ''Luigi's Mansion 3'', despite his rehabilitation, Polterpup no longer has pupils. In the FAQ section of the guide in ''Luigi's Mansion 3'', Professor E. Gadd states that he is researching what breed of dog Polterpup is and guesses that he is "...something like a silver retriever!"


===''Luigi's Mansion 3''===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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Polterpup appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and as an Advanced-level, support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
The Polterpup returns in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', this time as a tutorial guide. It remains as Luigi's pet, and accompanies him and the others to the Last Resort hotel. Bizarrely, he lacks the pupils he regained after the restoration of the Dark Moon.


==Ghost Container description==
===''Super Mario Run''===
''I haven't come up with a name for this mischievous and adorable Polterpup yet. He's caused us a whole mess of trouble, but I think the playful tyke just wants someone to take him in.''
In ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', Polterpup appears as part of the Fleeing Polterpup & Luigi Statue for Kingdom Builder, which was made available during the ''[[Luigi's Mansion 2 HD]]'' event that coincided with the game's release. It is unlocked by completing all nine "Luigi's Ghost Hunt" missions.
 
==Personality==
Polterpup typically acts like a normal dog and is playful, loyal, and energetic. Unlike the other ghosts in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'', Polterpup is friendly and harmless and acts more like a nuisance than a threat to Luigi during his quest to retrieve the pieces of the Dark Moon. By the end of the game, Polterpup is remorseful of his actions and is quick to recover from his sadness, especially after befriending Luigi. E. Gadd speculates Polterpup is lonely, and his interactions with Luigi could have been a desire to gain the attention he craves. After Luigi adopts him, he develops a strong sense of loyalty towards Luigi.
 
This loyalty is expanded upon in ''Luigi's Mansion 3'', where Polterpup acts like a guide to Luigi in the beginning of the game and occasionally comes to Luigi's rescue when he is in true danger, including saving him from drowning and falling. Polterpup's mischievous and hyperactive behavior still is intact as shown when he eats Mario's cake and appears randomly, unintentionally spooking Luigi. Other than Luigi, Polterpup is extremely friendly and loving towards those around Luigi, perking up and smiling around them, and is willing to befriend Polterkitty, only to be rejected by her, which saddens him.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Luigi's Mansion'' series===
====''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''====
*'''Ghost Container description:''' ''I haven't come up with a name for this mischievous and adorable Polterpup yet. He's caused us a whole mess of trouble, but I think the playful tyke just wants someone to take him in.''
*'''Ghost Container description:''' ''Normally playful and kind, these Polterpups started misbehaving after the Dark Moon shattered.''
 
====''Luigi's Mansion 3''====
*'''In-game bio:''' ''A ghost dog who loves Luigi and is always by his side. He'll come to Luigi's aid when he's in truly dire situations!''
*'''North American website bio:''' ''Polterpup helps track down important items for Luigi. This adorable, ghostly pup will also give Luigi hints on where to go.''
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Polterpup
|image=[[File:PolterpupTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|category=Series Related
|unlock=Random
|desc=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?
|desc2=This 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. Ultimate'' spirit====
{{Spirit
|no=122
|name=Polterpup
|image=[[File:SSBU Polterpup Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Luigi's Mansion'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Bury Immunity
|obtain=Spirit Board
|opponents=Clear [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]]
|conditions=
*The enemy is invisible
|stage=[[Luigi's Mansion (stage)|Luigi's Mansion]]
|song=On the Hunt -Gloomy Manor Ver.- (Instrumental)
}}
 
===[[Play Nintendo]]===
*'''''What do you get when you combine a puppy and a ghost? This doggone cutie!'''<br>Polterpup is a mischievous ghost pup. This playful ball of ectoplasm can be quite a handful, but he’s always ready to give it his all.<br>Polterpup is very loyal and loves Luigi. Polterpup has a habit of running off with important stuff. That usually means he just wants to play!''<ref>{{cite|date=2024|url=https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/polterpup/|title=Play Nintendo|accessdate=September 3, 2024}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Ghost6.jpg|''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''
Polterpup running LMDM artwork.jpg|''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''
ChaserLMDM.jpg|''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''
LmdmChaser.jpg|''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''
LmdmChaser.jpg|''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''
Polterpup and Luigi.png|Polterpup approaching an unconscious Luigi.
LuigiAndGhosts-LMDM.jpg|''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''
Polterpup and Luigi 2.png|Polterpup taking a [[Gold Bone]] after reviving Luigi.
LM3PolterpupArt.jpg|''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''
LM3PolterpupArt.jpg|''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''
LM3InteriorArt1-LuigiPolterpup.jpg|''Luigi's Mansion 3''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=オバ{{ruby|犬|けん}}
|JapC=<ref>{{cite|title=[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/ag3ja/stage/index.html オバケホテル]. ''Luigi's Mansion 3'' microsite|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=December 31, 2019|archive=web.archive.org/web/20191004123258/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/ag3ja/stage/index.html}}</ref>
|JapR=Oba Ken
|JapM=Pun on「オバケ」(''obake'', "[[Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghost]]") and「犬」(''ken'', the on'yomi reading of "dog")
|Chi=鬼怪犬
|ChiR=Gǔiguài Quǎn
|ChiM=Ghost Dog
|Dut=Polterpup
|Fre=Ectochien
|FreM=Ectoplasm-Dog
|Ger=Polterpinscher
|GerM=Polterpup
|Ita=Poltercucciolo
|ItaM=Polter-Puppy
|Kor=유랑아지
|KorR=Yurang'aji
|KorM=Portmanteau of 유령 (''yuryeong'', "ghost") and 강아지 (''gang'aji'', "dog")
|PorA=Assombracão
|PorAM=Portmanteau of ''assombração'' ("haunting") and ''cão'' ("dog")
|PorE=Fantacão
|PorEM=Portmanteau of ''fantasma'' ("ghost") and ''cão'' ("dog")
|Rus=Полтерпёс
|RusR=Polterpyos
|RusM=From "polter" and ''пёс'' (''pyos'', "dog")
|SpaA=Espectroguau
|SpaAN=''Luigi's Mansion 3'' onwards
|SpaA2=Espectrochucho
|SpaA2N=2013-2018
|SpaAM=Spectre-woof
|SpaA2M=Spectremutt
|SpaE=Ectochucho
|SpaEM="Ectomutt" or "Ectodog"
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Polterpup is notably the only ghost that Luigi does not show any fear of in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''. Instead, Luigi will either be friendly toward him or view him as a mere nuisance, the latter of which is evident when he says "bad doggy!" whenever Polterpup ends up stealing important keys.
*According to a [[nwiki:Swapnote|Swapnote]] message sent by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], the Polterpup is his favorite ghost.<ref>{{cite|author=TheBitBlock|date=March 15, 2013|url=youtu.be/f7Gl1WmQeXU|title=Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto Delivers Spooky Swapnote!|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 3, 2021}}</ref>
*Polterpups leave invisible imprints when they jump through walls, floors, or ceilings, similarly to {{wp|Slimer}} from ''{{wp|Ghostbusters}}''.
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:46, December 9, 2024

Polterpup
LM3 Polterpup artwork.png
Artwork from Luigi's Mansion 3
Species Ghost
First appearance Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (2013)
Latest appearance Super Mario Run (version 3.2.0, cameo) (2024)
“Criminy! Where did that ghostly dog come from?”
—Professor E. Gadd, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

Polterpup (known as ??? in E. Gadd's Vault) is a ghostly dog who appears throughout Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Luigi's Mansion 3. His name is a portmanteau of "poltergeist" and "pup." Polterpup is notably the only ghost that Luigi does not show any fear of in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. Instead, Luigi either is friendly toward him or views him as a mere nuisance, the latter of which is evident when he says, "Bad doggie!" whenever Polterpup ends up stealing important keys.

Multiple Polterpups have been shown in the multiplayer ScareScraper mode in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. These Polterpups wear blue collars instead of red collars. Big Polterpups additionally appear in the mode.

History[edit]

Luigi's Mansion series[edit]

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

The rehabilitated Polterpup with Luigi at the end of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

Polterpup first appears in the Gloomy Manor, where he is playing in the Mudroom Exterior and discovers an amethyst after digging around the ground. While briefly playing with it, Polterpup winds up getting the amethyst stuck in a tree, after which he leaves the Gloomy Manor.

Later, Polterpup appears in the Haunted Towers during the mission Pool Party. After Luigi finds the special key in the pool, Polterpup runs up and playfully takes away the key. However, unlike with his fellow ghosts, the absence of the Dark Moon's pacifying effects renders Polterpup nonviolent and mischievous, rather than hostile and aggressive. This is evident when Luigi briefly plays with him, and in the event Luigi loses all of his Heart Points, Polterpup even licks him back to health as long as Luigi has a Gold Bone.

After Polterpup steals the special key, Luigi has no choice but to chase after him in the mission Doggone Key to retrieve the key. Luigi finally catches him, but before he can store him in the Ghost Container, Polterpup manages to escape from the Poltergust 5000 and flees yet again. It is at this point that Professor E. Gadd surmises that Polterpup is lonely and is looking for someone to play with, even if his attempts to do so unintentionally cause trouble for Luigi.

Polterpup returns in the Old Clockworks during the mission Play Catch, where he steals the second clock hand from a group of Greenies and swallows it whole. Luigi has to chase after him yet again before finally catching him in the Poltergust 5000. Despite this, Polterpup manages to escape yet again before he can be stored away. Polterpup returns yet again in the Treacherous Mansion during the mission Front-Door Key. Just before Luigi can go through the front door, Polterpup jumps out of the keyhole and knocks the key out of Luigi's hand. He flees to the mansion's basement, forcing Luigi to track him down again. This time, Polterpup is able to be properly kept within the Ghost Container thanks to E. Gadd's repairs.

Following King Boo's recapture and the Dark Moon's restoration, Polterpup and his fellow ghosts are finally released from the Ghost Container. Upon being released, he unhappily approaches Luigi in acknowledgement of having caused his fair share of trouble during the absence of the Dark Moon. However, Luigi nevertheless cheers Polterpup up, much to his delight. After Polterpup takes a celebratory photograph alongside Luigi, Mario, E. Gadd, the Toad assistants, and a few of his fellow ghosts, he is adopted by Luigi and accompanies him back to his home as his new pet.

Blue collar version as seen in the ScareScraper mode

Polterpups as a species appear only in the ScareScraper in their own mode: Polterpup Mode. In Polterpup Mode, the Luigis must cooperate and capture all Polterpups on the floor by using their Dark-Light Devices to see the footprints. Once a Polterpup has been located, it must be flashed with the Strobulb and vacuumed up. Each Polterpup has 50 HP, but Luigi can find a Big Polterpup, which has 100 HP. Regular and Big Polterpups in the ScareScraper mode always drop a Gold Bar when captured, even if the Poltergust 5000 is at minimal power. This means that they drop an additional Gold Bar on top of whatever Power Surge a Luigi uses to drain its health, from two Gold Bars from a Blue Surge up to four from a Red Surge. A Polterpup drops five Gold Bars if it is captured with another ghost from a Red Surge.

Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)[edit]

Polterpup licking Luigi to wake him up in Luigi's Mansion for Nintendo 3DS
Polterpup in the Nintendo 3DS remake

Despite not appearing in the original Luigi's Mansion, Polterpup appears in the Nintendo 3DS remake. When Luigi's amiibo is scanned, Polterpup appears when Luigi has lost all of his health and eats a Gold Bone to recover Luigi.

Luigi's Mansion 3[edit]

Polterpup returns in Luigi's Mansion 3, this time as a tutorial guide. He remains as Luigi's pet and accompanies him and the others to The Last Resort. After Luigi narrowly escapes to the hotel's basement from King Boo, Polterpup wakes Luigi up by licking his face. He then shows Luigi where the new Poltergust G-00 is and teaches him how to use it. Later, when the ghost Clem floods the Reservoir and Luigi can hardly swim with the Poltergust weighing him down, Polterpup pulls him out of the water. Later, Polterpup searches together with Luigi for Polterkitty after she swallows an elevator button for the second time, and assists him in reaching two of the captured Toads after the respective boss fights. At the end, Polterpup unintentionally saves Luigi from King Boo by pushing him aside before he is caught in a painting with Mario and Princess Peach (he was chasing a bat when he jumped onto Luigi). When the hotel collapses, Polterpup saves Luigi for the second time by catching him before he falls to the ground. In the end, he goes back with Luigi to the Mushroom Kingdom.

At the end of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Polterpup gains pupils like the other rehabilitated ghosts and retains them when he goes to live with Luigi. However, in Luigi's Mansion 3, despite his rehabilitation, Polterpup no longer has pupils. In the FAQ section of the guide in Luigi's Mansion 3, Professor E. Gadd states that he is researching what breed of dog Polterpup is and guesses that he is "...something like a silver retriever!"

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Polterpup appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and as an Advanced-level, support spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Super Mario Run[edit]

In Super Mario Run, Polterpup appears as part of the Fleeing Polterpup & Luigi Statue for Kingdom Builder, which was made available during the Luigi's Mansion 2 HD event that coincided with the game's release. It is unlocked by completing all nine "Luigi's Ghost Hunt" missions.

Personality[edit]

Polterpup typically acts like a normal dog and is playful, loyal, and energetic. Unlike the other ghosts in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Polterpup is friendly and harmless and acts more like a nuisance than a threat to Luigi during his quest to retrieve the pieces of the Dark Moon. By the end of the game, Polterpup is remorseful of his actions and is quick to recover from his sadness, especially after befriending Luigi. E. Gadd speculates Polterpup is lonely, and his interactions with Luigi could have been a desire to gain the attention he craves. After Luigi adopts him, he develops a strong sense of loyalty towards Luigi.

This loyalty is expanded upon in Luigi's Mansion 3, where Polterpup acts like a guide to Luigi in the beginning of the game and occasionally comes to Luigi's rescue when he is in true danger, including saving him from drowning and falling. Polterpup's mischievous and hyperactive behavior still is intact as shown when he eats Mario's cake and appears randomly, unintentionally spooking Luigi. Other than Luigi, Polterpup is extremely friendly and loving towards those around Luigi, perking up and smiling around them, and is willing to befriend Polterkitty, only to be rejected by her, which saddens him.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Luigi's Mansion series[edit]

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon[edit]

  • Ghost Container description: I haven't come up with a name for this mischievous and adorable Polterpup yet. He's caused us a whole mess of trouble, but I think the playful tyke just wants someone to take him in.
  • Ghost Container description: Normally playful and kind, these Polterpups started misbehaving after the Dark Moon shattered.

Luigi's Mansion 3[edit]

  • In-game bio: A ghost dog who loves Luigi and is always by his side. He'll come to Luigi's aid when he's in truly dire situations!
  • North American website bio: Polterpup helps track down important items for Luigi. This adorable, ghostly pup will also give Luigi hints on where to go.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

Trophy
Polterpup
PolterpupTrophy3DS.png
Category: Series Related
How to unlock:
Random
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? (American English)
This 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! (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit[edit]

Spirit
#122 Polterpup
Polterpup spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Series/game Luigi's Mansion Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Bury Immunity
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Clear Duck Hunt
Conditions
  • The enemy is invisible
Stage Luigi's Mansion
Song On the Hunt -Gloomy Manor Ver.- (Instrumental)

Play Nintendo[edit]

  • What do you get when you combine a puppy and a ghost? This doggone cutie!
    Polterpup is a mischievous ghost pup. This playful ball of ectoplasm can be quite a handful, but he’s always ready to give it his all.
    Polterpup is very loyal and loves Luigi. Polterpup has a habit of running off with important stuff. That usually means he just wants to play!    [1]

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Polterpup.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese オバ犬けん[2]
Oba Ken 		Pun on「オバケ」(obake, "ghost") and「犬」(ken, the on'yomi reading of "dog")
Chinese 鬼怪犬[?]
Gǔiguài Quǎn 		Ghost Dog
Dutch Polterpup[?] -
French Ectochien[?] Ectoplasm-Dog
German Polterpinscher[?] Polterpup
Italian Poltercucciolo[?] Polter-Puppy
Korean 유랑아지[?]
Yurang'aji 		Portmanteau of 유령 (yuryeong, "ghost") and 강아지 (gang'aji, "dog")
Portuguese (NOA) Assombracão[?] Portmanteau of assombração ("haunting") and cão ("dog")
Portuguese (NOE) Fantacão[?] Portmanteau of fantasma ("ghost") and cão ("dog")
Russian Полтерпёс[?]
Polterpyos 		From "polter" and пёс (pyos, "dog")
Spanish (NOA) Espectroguau[?] Spectre-woof Luigi's Mansion 3 onwards
Espectrochucho[?] Spectremutt 2013-2018
Spanish (NOE) Ectochucho[?] "Ectomutt" or "Ectodog"

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 2024. Play Nintendo. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  2. ^ オバケホテル. Luigi's Mansion 3 microsite. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved December 31, 2019. (Archived October 4, 2019, 12:32:58 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  3. ^ TheBitBlock (March 15, 2013). Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto Delivers Spooky Swapnote!. YouTube. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
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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 • Diamond • E-Gate • Emerald • Gold Bar • Gold Bone • Key • Paranormal chain • Paranormal portal • Paranormal shield • Pumpkin • Red Coin • Ruby • Sapphire • Sled-mounted shooter
Ghosts Normal ghosts Big Polterpup • Boo (list) • Creeper • Gobber • Gold Greenie • Greenie • Hider • Mummy • Polterpup • Slammer • Sneaker • Spirit Ball • Statue Armour Ghost • Strong Gobber • Strong Greenie • Strong Hider • Strong Slammer • Strong Sneaker
Bosses Story mode Ancient Poltergeist • Big Boo • King Boo • Poltergeists • Possessors (Grouchy · Harsh · Overset · Shrewd · Tough) • Strong Gobber • Strong Greenie • Strong Slammer • Strong Poltergeist • The Three Sisters
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
Haunted Towers Botany Lab • Conservatory • Courtyard • Crow's Nest • Crypt • East Hall • Eerie Staircase • Family Room • Garden • Gardener's Dwelling • Gardener's Lab • Greenhouse • Haunted Towers Entrance • Hollow Tree • Hydro Generator • Laboratories • Lounge • Old Graveyard • Plant Nursery • Rooftop Pool • Rumpus Room • Seedling Laboratory • Sewer • Skybridge • Solarium • Tool Shed • Toolshed Stairs • Tower Lobby • Tree House • Tree Root • Water Supply • West Bathroom • West Bedroom • West Garden • West Hall
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
Related Play Nintendo activities:
Are you ready to hunt some ghosts? • Pop quiz! • You’ve got this down cold
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Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo GameCube) / Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)
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) • 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:
How well do you know the Luigi’s Mansion 3 game? • Luigi and Polterpup are hunting ghosts! • Luigi’s on the run in a haunted puzzle!
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