Rayman in the Phantom Show

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Rayman in the Phantom Show is the third and final DLC of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, released on August 30, 2023. This DLC takes place after the events of the main story and involves Rayman joining forces with Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and Beep-0 in the Space Opera Network and help the Phantom clear the studio of Darkmess.

Plot

Rayman arrives at the Space Opera Network with a rocket after receiving a golden ticket inviting him to the network. However, shortly after arriving, he encounters a Stooge and affirms he had a bad feeling about the invitation, suspecting a Rabbid was behind it. In the lobby, Rayman meets Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach, who he is initially uneasy with until Beep-0 assures him that these particular Rabbids are heroes. The Phantom soon arrives, who Beep-0 and the Rabbids recognize as their enemy from Spooky Trails, although the Phantom claims he was under the Megabug's influence and has now changed for the better. The Phantom requests the heroes' help in getting rid of Darkmess in three studio sets and boosting the network's viewership.

Once the heroes purge the Darkmess from the Western Set, Pirate Set, and Medieval Set, the Phantom invites them to a party in his control room out of gratitude for saving the network. However, the Phantom reveals that he had been plotting revenge for his defeat in Spooky Trails. He used the heroes to get rid of the Darkmess in the studio so he could broadcast it and draw power from the viewership. The heroes enter a final battle with the Phantom, who sings a song at Rayman insulting him for losing his fame to the Rabbids, and then insults Beep-0, Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach. By turning off the stage lights, the heroes eventually defeat the Phantom for good.

Rayman expresses it was nice to fight alongside Rabbids for once, and decides to remain in the Space Opera Network to supervise the Rabbids who are trying to do good, while Beep-0, Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach use a warp portal to return to the Mushroom Kingdom. As they part ways, Rabbid Peach gives Rayman a Mario Cap, while Rayman gives the Rabbids a copy of his hoodie.

Gameplay

Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach play identically to how they do in the main game, although their Skill Trees are shortened to incorporate multiple upgrades in one slot. All Sparks from the main game and The Last Spark Hunter are available from the start, along with two new Sparks Selfie and Cryoquake. Rayman cannot equip Sparks, although he does has two costume abilities which give him exclusive Techniques and enhance his basic attacks. Level 10 is the heroes' maximum level and level 3 is the Sparks' maximum level.

An example of the ratings cutscene, featuring the Phantom

After the first completion of a battle past the "Golden Ticket to Fame" main Quest (with the exceptions of the "Space Opera Network Drifting Gateway" Quest and the battle with the Phantom), a ratings cutscene will play, in which the Phantom observes and comments on increased ratings for the Space Opera Network. The ratings meter on the right side of the screen will increase with each battle won. After all possible battles have been cleared, the meter will reach its peak, and the ratings for the Space Opera Network will reach their full potential. After the Phantom's defeat, Rayman takes his place instead.

Locations

• Space Opera Network, a TV Studio hosted by the Phantom and the main setting of the DLC.
  • Network Reception, the lobby where Rayman meets Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach
  • Main TV Studio, the network's hub containing lots of smaller sets featuring various characters from the main game.
  • Backing Studio, a backstage area with lots of props and a few more smaller sets.
  • Western Set, a wild west town used for The Ballad of Plungerhands McMurdy.
  • Medieval Set, a castle used for The Double Marriage of the Careless Shepherdess.
  • Pirate Set, a pirate ship with a large Kraken prop used for Captain Opera-Beard and the Bumbling Brigands of Toilet Water Bay.

Quests

Main Quests

• Golden Ticket to Fame, a main Quest in which mostly serves as a tutorial for Rayman
  • Old Acquaintances, a battle that teaches Rayman's base abilities
  • Learning to Glide, a battle that is a tutorial for Rayman's Vortex Outfit
  • Rocket Man, a battle that teaches the abilities of Rayman's Rocket Outfit
  • Unlikely Team-Up, a battle in which Rayman teams up with Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario
• The Western Set, a main Quest that has the heroes saving the Western Set
  • Boastin' Bravadosl a battle where the heroes must defeat all of the Bravados
• The Pirate Set, a main Quest in which the heroes must save the Pirate Set
  • All Hands Ahoy!, a battle where the heroes must defeat all of the Sea Stooges
  • The Kraken, a boss battle against the Kraken
• The Medieval Set, a main Quest that has the heroes saving the Medieval Set
  • Castle Chaos, a battle that has the heroes destroying a Darkmess Gate to infiltrate a castle
  • The Dragon that Wasn't, a boss battle against the Giant Flamin' Stooge
• The Control Room, a main Quest that has the heroes defeat the Phantom
  • Spectral Swing, a boss battle against Swingin' Phantom
  • Burnin' Rock, a boss battle against Rockin' Phantom
  • Operatic Showdown, a boss battle against Final Phantom

Side Quests

Name	Description	Location
A Bridge to Love	A hidden quest that has the heroes retrieving a box full of letters to activate a switch that causes a gate to open, allowing access to a treasure chest.	In the Main TV Studio, by the Pirate and Western Sets.
Art at Stake	A Darkmess Puddle battle that has the heroes defeating at least eight enemies.	In the Backing Studio, at Gerspard's set.
Atop the Pirate Watchtower	A hidden Quest that has the heroes climb a watchtower to reach a treasure chest located behind a cracked wall.	In the Pirate Set.
Behind the Counter	A hidden Quest that has the heroes go behind a reception desk to open a treasure chest.	In the Network Reception.
Cooking with Alkementor	A Quest that has the heroes find and throw all three ingredients into Alkementor's cauldron.	In the Main TV Studio, at Alkementor's set.
Couple Affinity	A Darkmess Puddle battle that has Rayman and Rabbid Peach defeating all of the Armored Goombas. Completion of the battle awards the "Buccaneer's Triple Troll" Weapon Skin for Rabbid Peach.	In the Medieval Set.
Cutout Bandits' Treasure	A hidden Quest in which the heroes must unlock a gate to gain access to a treasure chest.	In the Western Set.
Darkmess Waves	A Darkmess Puddle battle in which the heroes must destroy all of the Darkmess Eyes.	In the Main TV Studio, at DJ Cheep Tuna's set.
Fantasy Loot	A hidden Quest that has the heroes to punch a switch to open a gate blocking a treasure chest.	In the Medieval Set, on the left side.
Green Screen Scene	A hidden Quest that has the heroes opening a treasure chest.	In the Backing Studio, close to Gerspard's set.
Main Studio Blue Key Challenge	A Blue Key Ring Quest in the Main TV Studio.	In Main TV Studio.
Pirate Set Blue Key Challenge	A Blue Key Ring Quest that is found in the Pirate Set.	In the Pirate Set, on the beach.
Punch Pals	A Darkmess Puddle battle that has Rayman and Rabbid Mario to defeat all of the enemies. Completion of the battle awards the "The Operatic Dukes" Weapon Skin for Rabbid Mario.	In the Pirate Set, on the beach.
Royal Pain	A battle against a level 9 Squashette, who is guarding a treasure chest containing the "Operatic Nlaster" Weapon Skin for Rayman. The heroes must survive for six turns against strong enemies.	In the Western Set, on the far left side.
Space Opera Network Drifting Gateway	Madame Bwahstrella's Gateway Challenge. The heroes must defeat all of the enemies to win. Completion of the Quest will award the heroes with a Skill Prism.	In the Backing Studio, at Madame Bwahstrella's set.
Space Opera Network Invitational	A challenge by Victor. The heroes must punch as many bandit cardboard cutouts within the time limit. If at least twelve are destroyed, the Quest is complete, but if at least sixteen are destroyed, then the heroes are awarded a Star Potion.	In the Western Set near the entrance. The "The Western Set" main Quest must be completed before Victor can appear.
Train Wreck	A Darkmess Puddle battle that has the heroes to destroy all of the Darkmess Eyes.	In the Backing Studio, at Sullivan's set.
Western Set Blue Key Challenge	A Blue Key Ring Quest in the Western Set.	In the Western Set.

Spark Quests

Unlike other Spark Quests in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, completion of these Quests will award Gold Prisms instead of Sparks.

Name	Description	Location
Quiz Show!!!	A Spark Quest that has the heroes participate in a trivia contest.	In the Main TV Studio, at Quiz Host's set.
Boxing Ring	A Spark Quest that has the heroes help the Movie Director with setting up its film.	In the Backing Studio, at the boxing ring set.

New characters

Below is a list of all the new characters exclusively in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC, as well as the Space Opera Network.

Name	Description
Rayman	The protagaonist of the Rayman series, Rayman arrives at the Space Opera Network and meets Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Mario and Beep-0 not long after. He, along with the others are tasked by the Phantom to save the sets from Darkmess.
Phantom	The Phantom returns from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, claiming to have been influenced by the Megabug at the time. He is now the director of the Space Opera Network. He tasks the heroes to save the sets from Darkmess to boost the ratings of the network in a secret revenge plan.
Quiz Host	A red Spark that hosts a trivia contest in the Main TV Studio. It does not join the heroes after the Quiz Show!!! Quest is completed.
Movie Director	A blue Spark that directs the movie "Spit-Bucket Boy 3" in the Backing Studio. It does not join the heroes after the Boxing Ring Quest is completed.

New enemies

Only one new enemy is introduced in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC, being the Bravado.

Name

Description

Bravado

A Scoper variant that attacks at long range with the Gust Super Effect. Whenever they are attacked by weapons, they will immediately retaliate with their Counter Blow passive ability. They are also highly mobile and can climb up to higher ground. Their appearance resembles cowboys and bandits during the Wild West time period. One notable Bravado known as "Iron Hands" Sydney Rabbidwhacker is the bandits' leader of the Western Set show "The Ballad of Plungerhands McMurdy". They are weak to Frostbite and resist Gust.

Bosses

There are a total of three bosses in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC. The Phantom has three forms during battle.

Name	Description
Giant Flamin' Stooge	A larger version of a Flamin' Stooge meant to resemble a dragon. Due to budget constraints, the Giant Flamin' Stooge fills in for a CG dragon in the Medieval Set show, "The Double Marriage of the Careless Shepherdess". Like other giant enemies, it is resistant to all Super Effects and cannot be Dashed at. Its attack causes a fiery explosion that deals area damage, as well as inflicting the Burn Super Effect.
Kraken	A large cardboard prop based on the legendary sea monster of the same name. It is in the Pirate Set show, "Captain Opera-Beard and the Bumbling Brigands of Toilet Water Bay". Due to the infiltration of Darkmess, it is covered in Darkmess Eyes. The heroes throw Darkmess Eggs at the Darkmess Eyes to remove them, but a Darkmess Puddle appears afterwards. They then must clear it out in a battle against the Kraken. The Kraken has Darkmess Eyes on its back that must be removed to win. Every turn, the Kraken rotates 90° in a set direction. Every two turns, the Kraken becomes angry and attacks the surrounding islands by sending a large wave, bouncing and damaging heroes in range.
Swingin' Phantom	A Jazzy form of the Phantom that attacks with basic projectiles and disables the heroes Spark Powers and Techniques.
Rockin' Phantom	A heavy metal form of the Phantom that attacks with Burn based attacks and repels heroes within range of him, as well as disabling their weapons.
Final Phantom	The Phantom in his normal opera form. His attacks disable attacks, Spark Powers and Techniques all at once, and can use his "Fright Sight" Technique to attack heroes that move within his range.

New Sparks

Two Sparks are obtained in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC. Quiz Host and Movie Director are not listed, as they do not join the heroes.

Spark	Description	Location	Power	Bonus	How to unlock
Cryoquake	A plump, cyan Spark whose lower half is covered in snow and frost. His ability is Shockwave Frostbite, which applies the Frostbite Super Effect.	Space Opera Network	Shockwave Frostbite	Frostbite Protector	At the start of Unlikely Team-Up.
Selfie	A navy Spark with a leash that features Beep-0's likeness and a golden whistle. His ability is Self-Service, which can spawn a doppelganger of a hero.	Space Opera Network	Self-Service	Critical Buddy	At the start of Unlikely Team-Up.

Memories

Below is a list of all 14 Memories that can be obtained in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC. Due to JEANIE's absence, Beep-0 reads their descriptions instead.

Name	Description	How to obtain
The Space Opera Network	After decades of poor ratings, the Space Opera Network bet everything on a live comback concert by the Phantom. It wound up in bankruptcy with the opera singer as its largest creditor. Rumor has it that afterwards, the Phantom held a live telethon where viewers paid GOBS of money to have him stop singing so the network would return to its original programming, making him a small fortune.	SALESBOT 9.99+TX
Rayman	This Rayman character is fascinating indeed. He has hands, but no arms - at least none that I can see. He has feet, but no legs. He has different costumes, each of which enhances his fighting abilities in various ways. Rayman came to the Space Opera Network the same way we did - by invitation. However, he is far less trusting of our circumstance - probably just nerves brought on by stage fright.	SALESBOT 99.9+TX
Bravados	Where's JEANIE now, I wonder? Probably making all kinds of unauthorized changes to the WM ARC. I shall therefore have to do my best with the enemy analysis. The Bravados are detestable little long-range fighters that are always on the move, climbing to elevated positions from which to fire upon us from medium-range, where we remain under constant threat of their counter attacks and Gust super effects.	SALESBOT 99.9+TX
Giant Flamin' Stooge	Budget cuts at the Space Opera Network necessitated the last-minute procuring of a Giant Flamin' Stooge as a primary antagonist when a prospect of an animated dragon becomes too expensive. The Giant Flamin' Stooge has formidable scene presence, thanks to its terrifying weapon and area-of-effect fire attacks. Its strategy is simple - shoot Heroes in range and to have them scatter away from cover.	SALESBOT 9.99+TX
The Kraken	I um... I don't know what to say about THIS, other than I'm fairly certain it's a set piece from the low budget sci-fi film "The Robot vs. the Kraken vs. the Bride of the Giant Shrinking Man". The prop department has stuck some Darkmess Eyes on the Kraken, giving it an even more bizarre and yet menacing appearance than in the film.	SALESBOT 99.9+TX
The Phantom	The Phantom has been quite busy since we last saw him at Spooky Trails - a whirlwind relationship with Bea, the Warden of Terra Flora; co-host of the annual Galactovision song contest; and an album (A Thousand Hours of Mario Falling Into Lava), all under the watchful eye of the paparazzi. And most recently? Director of the Space Opera Network. Whatever you might say about him - he knows how to milk his 15 minutes.	Behind a cracked wall in the Main TV Studio; found close to the entrance to the Pirate Set.
Plungerhands McMurdy	The show using this set is entitled The Ballad of Plungerhands McMurdy. A typical episode involves the titular character strolling into a small town looking for respite, only to tangle with a greedy "indoor plumbing baron". Galaxy Confidential called it "adequately entertaining", and gave the show its "Nice To Have On In The Background" Award (honorable mention).	Near Victor in the Western Set.
The Careless Shepherdess	The show broadcast from this set is entitled The Double Marriage of the Careless Shepherdess - an hour-long musical dramedy in which the Phantom plays "Cyprien Fairclough", a young swashbuckling prince with a voice like a nightingale and throngs of female admirers. Let's just say it involves a LOT of makeup, stuntpeople, reverse-aging technology, and award-winning editing to get viewers to buy into the concept.	At the Medieval Set.
Captain Opera-Beard	The show utilizing this set is Captain Opera-Beard and the Bumbling Brigands of Toilet Water Bay. It's won several awards, I think - not so much for its acting, music, writing, direction, humor, or overall quality - but its wardrobe and sound mixing are top notch, and have helped the show maintain an iron grip on the top spot with viewers during the Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00 a.m. time slot.	Behind a cracked wall in the Pirate Set.
Morning Galaxy Magazine	These sets were from a show called Morning Galaxy Magazine With The Phantom! An insipid tabloid. Let's see, DJ Cheep Tuna was a guest, the artist Gerspard... Sullivan's Train Talk? Cooking with Alkementor? Even Sweetlopek and the Dryad had a show - "Building A Bridge To Love!" EVERYONE was invited on this stupid thing but us!	Behind a cracked wall located near Sweetlopek and the Dryad.
S.O.N. Movie-of-the-Week	The prop warehouse fills me a sense of déjà vu - and now I realize why! The warehouse is FILLED with props and set pieces modeled after our OWN adventures! The Space Opera Network optioned the rights to our life stories for a film. It appears to be stuck in turnaround - GOOD! They sent us the script - they replaced me with a wise-cracking parrot in order to make me "warmer and more relatable". Can you imagine?!	Behind a gate in the Backing Studio.
Spark Road Trip	We discovered that when packing for a trip, it's extremely difficult to decide which Sparks to bring. In the end we brought them all, including two brand new Sparks we saved after the conclusion of our adventure versus Cursa - Selfie and Cryoquake. We thought it'd be fun for the Sparks to have a little R' n' R after everything. Goodness knows they deserve it.	Clear the Unlikely Team-Up battle.
The Phantom 2	The Phantom lured Rayman, Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and myself to the Space Opera Network under false pretenses, so we might boost the viewership from which he draws his power. Should his spotlight have grown any larger, he would have become invincible. Fortunately, I chose the perfect moment to strike. Once again, I was onto him from the onset!	Defeat Phantom.
The Golden Tickets	I wish I could say we had a fair and reasoned discussion about how to use the three golden ticket invitations to the Space Opera Network, but as Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach were the only Heroes with me when I recieved the transmission, we elected to tell the others AFTER we warped there. I suppose we got carried away, but let's be honest - some of us Heroes naturally dazzle on screen, others... not so much.	Clear the All Hands Ahoy! battle.

Weapon Skins

Below is a list of all of the Weapon Skins that can be obtained in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC.

Name	Description	How to obtain
Buccaneer's Triple Troll	Weigh anchor for triumph while your enemies cower below decks, thanks to the Buccaneer's Triple Troll!	Clear the Couple Affinity battle in the Space Opera Network
Operatic Triple Troll	As a robust tenor in a weak chorus, the Operatic Triple Troll stands apart from its so-called peers.	Space Opera Network shop
Legendary Triple Troll	This Legendary Triple Troll is an homage to the wise and powerful disco-loving Grand Minimus.	Space Opera Network shop
Buccaneer's Dukes	No Rabbid o' fortune should hit the high seas of adventure without the Buccaneer's Dukes! Victory ho!	Space Opera Network shop
The Operatic Dukes	The Operatic Dukes are INTENSE - nearly to the point of histrionics. Viking helmet not included.	Clear the Punch Pals battle in the Space Opera Network
The Legendary Dukes	Inspired by Globox, The Legendary Dukes are as prodigious as their namesake when dishing out pain!	Space Opera Network shop
Buccaneer's Blaster	Arrrr! No ship's company is complete without the Buccaneer's Blaster - you can stake your wig on it!	Space Opera Network shop
Operatic Blaster	Receive the longest standing ovation of any Hero with the Operatic Blaster or we double your refund.	In a treasure chest guarded by a Squashette in the Western Set; clear the Royal Pain battle
Legendary Blaster	While the benevolent Betilla can't join you, this Legendary Blaster ensures she's there in spirit.	Reach 100% completion in the Space Opera Network

Gallery

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  The ending of the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC

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  Rayman in the ratings cutscene in place of the Phantom

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  DLC logo

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  Swingin' Phantom

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  Key artwork of Rayman using Vortex Pull for Rayman in the Phantom Show

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  Key artwork of Rayman using Rocket Ride for Rayman in the Phantom Show

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  Key artwork of Rayman gliding for Rayman in the Phantom Show