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'''Phantom''', referred to by his song's title as '''[[Phantom of the Bwahpera]]''', and also known by the anagram '''Tom Phan''', is the | '''Phantom''', referred to by his song's title as '''[[Phantom of the Bwahpera]]''', and also known by the anagram '''Tom Phan''', is a ghost-like opera-singing [[Rabbid]] in the ''[[Mario + Rabbids (series)|Mario + Rabbids]]'' series. in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''. He is a levitating, heavyset [[Rabbid]] ghost with an {{wp|American Enlightenment|Enlightenment}}-style attire and a [[Boo]]-like underside that occasionally turns transparent, revealing a {{wp|phonograph}} inside. His name is also a pun on the {{wp|The Phantom of the Opera (novel)|Phantom of the Opera}}. He tends to be quite boastful about what he is, calling himself a "national treasure," as proven by his battle quotes. The Phantom also has a tendency to talk in opera sing-song, and speaks with a thick French accent. His voice is provided by Augustin Chemelle.<ref>[https://www.operamusica.com/artist/augustin-chemelle/video/39477 Augustin Chemelle on his Opera Music's profile page] (August 3, 2017).</ref> | ||
He is created when [[Spawny]] combines a Rabbid, a Boo balloon, and a phonograph. | ==History== | ||
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''=== | |||
[[File:MRKB Phantom Splash.png|thumb|left|Splash screen featuring Phantom]] | |||
Phantom first appears in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' as the end boss of [[Spooky Trails]]. He is created when [[Spawny]] combines a Rabbid, a Boo balloon, and a phonograph. As per his name and theme, he sings a [[Phantom of the Bwahpera|song]] to Mario and company before engaging in battle. The song is heard as part of the game's second trailer.<ref name="Phantom">Ubisoft (August 1, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ifC6lW5U94 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - The Phantom of the Bwahpera Trailer]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref name="Phantom2">Ubisoft US (August 1, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeQBRjGFx90 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Combat | Gameplay Trailer | Ubisoft [NA<nowiki>]</nowiki>]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> He is the only Rabbid in game to communicate using normal sentences, instead of various grunts and screams. However, his song starts with several uses of the "Bwaah" sound, but with a deeper voice. He also makes these sounds throughout the battle itself. The Phantom is shown to be extremely vain, as evidenced by his obsession over his spotlights. | |||
In battle, the Phantom is initially immune to all attacks. To be able to damage him, Mario and co. must destroy the light fixtures beside him, disabling the spotlights focused on him; the Phantom becomes vulnerable once all active light fixtures are smashed. Each phase of the battle has one more light fixture to smash than the last, as well as giving the boss new Rabbid minions at the end of his first turn; [[Valkyrie]]s, [[Buckler]]s, and [[Peek-a-Boo (enemy)|Peek-a-Boo]]s. His main attack is an operatic shriek that acts like a Rocket weapon; it hits everyone within a radius for 40 [[Heart Point|HP]] and can inflict the [[Push]] effect. He can also activate a ghostly shield around him; the first hero to move within range becomes petrified, unable to take further action for their turn. | In battle, the Phantom is initially immune to all attacks. To be able to damage him, Mario and co. must destroy the light fixtures beside him, disabling the spotlights focused on him; the Phantom becomes vulnerable once all active light fixtures are smashed. Each phase of the battle has one more light fixture to smash than the last, as well as giving the boss new Rabbid minions at the end of his first turn; [[Valkyrie]]s, [[Buckler]]s, and [[Peek-a-Boo (enemy)|Peek-a-Boo]]s. His main attack is an operatic shriek that acts like a Rocket weapon; it hits everyone within a radius for 40 [[Heart Point|HP]] and can inflict the [[Push]] effect. He can also activate a ghostly shield around him; the first hero to move within range becomes petrified, unable to take further action for their turn. | ||
Upon his defeat, the Phantom will throw a melodramatic, sobbing tantrum. | Upon his defeat, the Phantom will throw a melodramatic, sobbing tantrum. | ||
===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''=== | |||
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In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', Phantom makes a cameo in [[Terra Flora]], where a picture of him is shown on a sound disc cover for a giant gramaphone. He is also referenced in multiple of [[Bea]]'s murals, acting as Bea's co-star and her ex-boyfriend. In [[The Last Spark Hunter]] DLC, a gigantic doll of the Phantom's likeness appears in [[Melodic Gardens]]. The Phantom himself returns in the third DLC pack, [[Rayman in the Phantom Show]], in which he is the host of the Space Opera Network.<ref>@MarioRabbids (August 1, 2023) [https://twitter.com/MarioRabbids/status/1686406635407777793 "''Rayman is baaaaack 🤩 Only here! At the Space Opera Network! Join tactical turn-based battles to create THE greatest show ever! 🎥 Watch the full reveal trailer ➡️ youtu.be/zwraB7wuOBc #RaymanInThePhantomShow #MarioRabbids''"]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved August 1, 2023.</ref> | |||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
Revision as of 13:41, August 3, 2023
| Phantom | |
|---|---|
 The Phantom Singing | |
| Species | Rabbid/Boo |
| First appearance | Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017) |
| Latest appearance | Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (cameo) (2022) |
| Portrayed by | Augustin Chemelle[1] |
Phantom, referred to by his song's title as Phantom of the Bwahpera, and also known by the anagram Tom Phan, is a ghost-like opera-singing Rabbid in the Mario + Rabbids series. in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. He is a levitating, heavyset Rabbid ghost with an Enlightenment-style attire and a Boo-like underside that occasionally turns transparent, revealing a phonograph inside. His name is also a pun on the Phantom of the Opera. He tends to be quite boastful about what he is, calling himself a "national treasure," as proven by his battle quotes. The Phantom also has a tendency to talk in opera sing-song, and speaks with a thick French accent. His voice is provided by Augustin Chemelle.[2]
History
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Phantom first appears in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle as the end boss of Spooky Trails. He is created when Spawny combines a Rabbid, a Boo balloon, and a phonograph. As per his name and theme, he sings a song to Mario and company before engaging in battle. The song is heard as part of the game's second trailer.[3][4] He is the only Rabbid in game to communicate using normal sentences, instead of various grunts and screams. However, his song starts with several uses of the "Bwaah" sound, but with a deeper voice. He also makes these sounds throughout the battle itself. The Phantom is shown to be extremely vain, as evidenced by his obsession over his spotlights.
In battle, the Phantom is initially immune to all attacks. To be able to damage him, Mario and co. must destroy the light fixtures beside him, disabling the spotlights focused on him; the Phantom becomes vulnerable once all active light fixtures are smashed. Each phase of the battle has one more light fixture to smash than the last, as well as giving the boss new Rabbid minions at the end of his first turn; Valkyries, Bucklers, and Peek-a-Boos. His main attack is an operatic shriek that acts like a Rocket weapon; it hits everyone within a radius for 40 HP and can inflict the Push effect. He can also activate a ghostly shield around him; the first hero to move within range becomes petrified, unable to take further action for their turn.
Upon his defeat, the Phantom will throw a melodramatic, sobbing tantrum.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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In Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Phantom makes a cameo in Terra Flora, where a picture of him is shown on a sound disc cover for a giant gramaphone. He is also referenced in multiple of Bea's murals, acting as Bea's co-star and her ex-boyfriend. In The Last Spark Hunter DLC, a gigantic doll of the Phantom's likeness appears in Melodic Gardens. The Phantom himself returns in the third DLC pack, Rayman in the Phantom Show, in which he is the host of the Space Opera Network.[5]
Quotes
- "Eyyyy, AHHHHHHHHH! [clears throat] Hmm." - First line of dialogue
- "BWAAAAAAAAAAAH!" - When using his shriek attack
- "You wretch!" - After phase 1 or 2 spotlights are destroyed
- "How dare you! My vision will not be compromised!" - After the spotlights are destroyed
- "My SPOTLIGHT!" - Upon the destruction of the last spotlight
- "(Sing-song) Only in the spotlight, am I in peeeeeeaaaaace!" - During battle
- "(Sing-song) My stage technique allows me to keep my composure under the SPOTLIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!" - During battle
- "(Sing-song) Bwah-Bwah-Bwah-Bwah-Bwah-Bwah! (x2)" - During battle
- "(Sing-song) How's my nose looooook? I'm not blending into the backdrop am I?" - During battle
- "(Sing-song) OoooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooom..." - Humming along with his song
- "Imbecile! I'm a national treasure!" - During battle
- "(Sing-song) My precious rose... I've grown over-fooooooooooond... of the SPOTLIIIIIIIIGHT!" - After the spotlights are destroyed
- "(Sing-song) Can't hurt me noooooooooow... too much stage adrenaline!"- During battle
- "While the spotlight is on, it's just me and the AUDIENCE!" - Before the spotlights are destroyed
- "I'm a n-national treasure!" - Upon the destruction of the final spotlight
- "(Sing-song) Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Can't hurt me now!" - If attacked prior to the destruction of the spotlights
- "Just great!..." - If attacked after the destruction of all the spotlights
- "Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!" - If attacked prior to the destruction of the spotlight a second time (and onward)
Profiles and statistics
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
| Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle enemy | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom | ||||||
|
Health Points | 500 | Team Jump | None | Dash | None |
| Area of Movement | 14 Cells | Primary Weapon | Rocket | Secondary Weapon | ||
| 40 DMG | None | |||||
| Pipe Exit Range | None | Primary Technique | Stone Deaf | Secondary Technique | ||
| Petrifies opponents | None | |||||
| Chase Range | None | Tertiary Technique | Hogs the Spotlight! | |||
| None | ||||||
Gallery
- MRSOH Phantom balloon.jpg
A doll resembling the Phantom in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian | Fantasma[?] | Ghost | |
| Russian | Фантом[?] Fantom |
Phantom |
References
- ^ Augustin Chemelle on his Opera Music's profile page (August 3, 2017).
- ^ Augustin Chemelle on his Opera Music's profile page (August 3, 2017).
- ^ Ubisoft (August 1, 2017). Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - The Phantom of the Bwahpera Trailer. YouTube. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- ^ Ubisoft US (August 1, 2017). Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Combat | Gameplay Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]. YouTube. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- ^ @MarioRabbids (August 1, 2023) "Rayman is baaaaack 🤩 Only here! At the Space Opera Network! Join tactical turn-based battles to create THE greatest show ever! 🎥 Watch the full reveal trailer ➡️ youtu.be/zwraB7wuOBc #RaymanInThePhantomShow #MarioRabbids". Twitter. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
