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'''Purple Punchers''', also known as '''Pink Mapu'''<ref name=Versus>Loe, Casey. Versus Books ''Luigi's Mansion'' Perfect Guide. Page 16.</ref> or '''bashers''',<ref name=Versus/> are the second species of normal ghosts [[Luigi]] encounters in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. As the name implies, these ghosts try to damage Luigi by giving a left or right hook to him; ten HP is lost for each successful uppercut punch. Luigi can stun Purple Punchers with his [[flashlight]], and then suck them in with his [[Poltergust 3000]]. They can also be hurt by any of the three elements. In an [[list of Luigi's Mansion pre-release and unused content|earlier version of the game]], Purple Punchers had 30 HP each. However, this was changed to 20 in the final version for unknown reasons. This pre-release screenshot can be seen on page 19 of the ''Luigi's Mansion'' instruction booklet.<ref>[http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Wiki/images/e/e5/Luigi%27s_Mansion_-_GC_-_USA_-_Manual.pdf ''Luigi's Mansion'' instruction booklet], page 19.</ref>
'''Purple Punchers''', also known as '''Pink Mapu'''<ref name=Versus>Loe, Casey. Versus Books ''Luigi's Mansion'' Perfect Guide. Page 16.</ref> or '''bashers''',<ref name=Versus/> are the second species of normal ghosts [[Luigi]] encounters in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. As the name implies, these ghosts try to damage Luigi by giving a left or right hook to him; ten HP is lost for each successful uppercut punch. Luigi can stun Purple Punchers with his [[flashlight]], and then suck them in with his [[Poltergust 3000]]. They can also be hurt by any of the three elements. In an [[list of Luigi's Mansion pre-release and unused content|earlier version of the game]], Purple Punchers had 30 HP each. However, this was changed to 20 in the final version for unknown reasons. This pre-release screenshot can be seen on page 19 of the ''Luigi's Mansion'' instruction booklet.<ref>[http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Wiki/images/e/e5/Luigi%27s_Mansion_-_GC_-_USA_-_Manual.pdf ''Luigi's Mansion'' instruction booklet], page 19.</ref>


Purple Punchers, along with several other ghosts, make a reappearance in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' in the [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|Luigi's Mansion court]].
Purple Punchers, along with several other ghosts, make a reappearance in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' in the [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|Luigi's Mansion court]]. encountered In [[Parlor]] Only For 3DS And EU Hidden Mansion


They appear again in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' as spectators to the many sporting events. They also can be assistants to the players in the [[Luigi's Mansion (Mario Sports Mix)|Luigi's Mansion]] stage.
They appear again in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' as spectators to the many sporting events. They also can be assistants to the players in the [[Luigi's Mansion (Mario Sports Mix)|Luigi's Mansion]] stage.

Revision as of 06:09, January 13, 2023

Purple Puncher
Purple Puncher artwork for Luigi's Mansion (GCN/3DS)
First appearance Luigi's Mansion (2001)
Latest appearance WarioWare: Get It Together! (2021)
Variant of Ghost
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Purple Punchers, also known as Pink Mapu[1] or bashers,[1] are the second species of normal ghosts Luigi encounters in Luigi's Mansion. As the name implies, these ghosts try to damage Luigi by giving a left or right hook to him; ten HP is lost for each successful uppercut punch. Luigi can stun Purple Punchers with his flashlight, and then suck them in with his Poltergust 3000. They can also be hurt by any of the three elements. In an earlier version of the game, Purple Punchers had 30 HP each. However, this was changed to 20 in the final version for unknown reasons. This pre-release screenshot can be seen on page 19 of the Luigi's Mansion instruction booklet.[2]

Purple Punchers, along with several other ghosts, make a reappearance in Mario Power Tennis in the Luigi's Mansion court. encountered In Parlor Only For 3DS And EU Hidden Mansion

They appear again in Mario Sports Mix as spectators to the many sporting events. They also can be assistants to the players in the Luigi's Mansion stage.

The Purple Puncher, along with the Gold Ghost and the Blue Twirler, are seen on a trophy that can be unlocked at random in both Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Profiles

Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)

  • In-game description: "A swift pink ghost who uses uppercuts to hurt foes."

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マプー[?]
Mapū
Possibly from "magenta" and「プー」(, Japanese onomatopoeic word meaning "poof"); likely related to the noise they make upon spawning
French Cogneur Mauve[?] Purple Puncher
German Purpur-Schläger[?] Purple Puncher
Italian Spaccone viola[?] Purple Slammer
Spanish Golpeador Púrpura[?] Purple Puncher

References

  1. ^ a b Loe, Casey. Versus Books Luigi's Mansion Perfect Guide. Page 16.
  2. ^ Luigi's Mansion instruction booklet, page 19.