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[[Image:Galaxy_Artwork_Bouldergeist.jpg|thumb|The '''Bouldergeist''''s artwork.]]
{{distinguish|Smoldergeist|Poltergeist}}
'''Bouldergeist''' is a boss in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Its name is a portmanteau on boulder and poltergeist. It is the boss of the [[Ghostly Galaxy]], and was destroyed by Mario in battle.
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|image=[[File:Bouldergeist SMG.png|350px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
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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}}


==Appearance==
'''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 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]].
[[Image:BoulderGeist.JPG|thumb|left|The rock-made phantom, '''Bouldergeist'''.]]
Bouldergeist is essentially a huge column of rocks roughly shaped into a face. However, its real form is a more extreme version of a [[Bomb Boo]], with what could be its uvula, tongue, tonsils, or heart hanging from the bottom. 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, slapping his hands on the ground and punching at [[Mario]]. It is fought in an original circular arena.


==Combat==
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.
[[Image:Boulderg.PNG|thumb|right|'''Bouldergeist''' without arms]]
To defeat Bouldergeist, Mario must swing [[Bomb Boo]]s into it. To get Bomb Boos, dodge the black rocks that he throws at you. 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 malevolent stone creature and claim his [[Power Star]]. Also, in the second round, Bouldergeist may shoot golden rocks which reveal a coin.


Later, Mario must defeat him with one wedge of health under the [[Daredevil Comet]] to claim the spectre's second star.
==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.


==Trivia==
[[File:SMG2 Damaged Bouldergeist.png|thumb|200px|Bouldergeist after taking some damage.]]
[[Image:Realbouldergeist1.png|thumb|right|'''Bouldergeist''''s true form.]]
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.
*The theme music while fighting Bouldergeist is the same as [[Kingfin]]'s theme music.
*Bouldergeist closely resembles [[Bogmire]] from Luigi's Mansion, as they have the same mouth and eyes. They are both ghosts, as well.
*Bouldergeist is named after a poltergeist, a very dangerous form of ghost who throws things, possibly a reference to his boulder throw attack.


==Foreign Names==
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.
{{foreignname
|Fra=Le chef des fantômes
|FraM=The ghosts' boss
|Ita=Boss Fantasma
|ItaM=Ghost Boss
|Spa=Jefe Fantasmal
|SpaM=Ghostly Boss}}


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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.
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==Statistics==
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===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
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|image=[[File:Bouldergeist SMG.png|350px]]
[[Category:Undead]]
|dome=[[Kitchen (Super Mario Galaxy)|Kitchen]]
|galaxy=[[Ghostly Galaxy]]
|mission=[[Beware of Bouldergeist]]<br>[[Bouldergeist's Daredevil Run]]
|reward=[[File:Smg_icon_powerstar.png]][[File:Smg icon daredevilcomet.png]]
}}
 
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
{{SMG2 boss
|image=[[File:Bouldergeist SMG.png|350px]]
|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:LaunchStar.png|x32px]]
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
GalaxyBosses.jpg|Key artwork
Bouldergeist Model.png|Bouldergeist without arms as its first 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, tongue-like weak point
SMG2 Bouldergeist Crushing.png|Bouldergeist using its crushing attack
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ポルタ
|JapR=Poruta
|JapM=A shortened form of "poltergeist"; also likely a play on "boulder"
|SpaA=Jefe Fantasmal
|SpaAM=Ghostly Boss
|SpaE=Polta, Jefazo Fantasmal
|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
|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
}}
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:14, August 6, 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 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.

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 Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy.Smg icon daredevilcomet.png

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
Japanese ポルタ
Poruta
A shortened form of "poltergeist"; also likely a play on "boulder"

French (NOA) Polta
Polta
French (NOE) Polta[1]
Le chef des fantômes (in-game)
Polta
The boss of the ghosts
German Polter
From "poltergeist"
Italian Rocciospettro[1][2]
Boss Fantasma (in-game)
Rock-ghost
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.