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|variants=[[Straw Head]]
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'''Hobgoblins''' are [[:Category:Undead|undead]] enemies that inhabit [[Kero Sewers]] in the game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. They wear ragged clothing and carry lanterns, making them resemble the [[Lantern Ghost]]s from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. Hobgoblins also slightly resemble scarecrows. These enemies never fight by themselves; they always accompany other enemies like [[Rat Funk]]s, [[Boo#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|The Big Boo]] or [[Shadow]].
'''Hobgoblins''' are [[:Category:Undead|undead]] enemies that inhabit [[Kero Sewers]] in the game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. They wear ragged clothing and carry lanterns, making them resemble the [[Lantern Ghost]]s from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. Hobgoblins also slightly resemble scarecrows. These enemies never fight by themselves; they always accompany other enemies like [[Rat Funk]]s, [[Boo#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|The Big Boo]] or [[Shadow]].


In battle, Hobgoblins attack by clawing their opponents. Additionally, Hobgoblins can use a number of magic spells that cause status ailments. One such attack is [[Dark Claw]], which [[Poison (status effect)|Poisons]] one of [[Mario]]'s allies and causes 50% more damage than their normal claw attack. The other is [[Elegy]], which [[Mute (status effect)|Mute]]s a party member, making them unable to perform special attacks. Since they are undead, Hobgoblins can be instantly destroyed with [[Pure Water]].
In battle, Hobgoblins attack by clawing their opponents. Additionally, Hobgoblins can use a number of magic spells that cause status ailments. One such attack is [[Dark Claw]], which [[Poison (status effect)|Poisons]] one of [[Mario]]'s allies and causes 50% more damage than their normal claw attack. The other is [[Elegy]], which [[Mute (status effect)|Mute]]s a party member, making them unable to perform special attacks. Since they are undead, Hobgoblins can be instantly destroyed with [[Pure Water]].
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Hobgoblins are considered the relatives of the [[Straw Head]]s from the [[Sunken Ship]].
==Profiles and statistics==
 
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 08:30, October 27, 2023

Hobgoblin
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars promotional artwork: A Hobgoblin
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Variants

Hobgoblins are undead enemies that inhabit Kero Sewers in the game Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. They wear ragged clothing and carry lanterns, making them resemble the Lantern Ghosts from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Hobgoblins also slightly resemble scarecrows. These enemies never fight by themselves; they always accompany other enemies like Rat Funks, The Big Boo or Shadow.

In battle, Hobgoblins attack by clawing their opponents. Additionally, Hobgoblins can use a number of magic spells that cause status ailments. One such attack is Dark Claw, which Poisons one of Mario's allies and causes 50% more damage than their normal claw attack. The other is Elegy, which Mutes a party member, making them unable to perform special attacks. Since they are undead, Hobgoblins can be instantly destroyed with Pure Water.

Profiles and statistics

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Hobgoblin
Battle idle animation of a Hobgoblin from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 50 FP 8 Speed 5
Location(s) Kero Sewers Attack 22 Magic attack 8
Role Common Defense 22 Magic defense 12
Bonus Flower HP Max! (60%) Yoshi Cookie Pure Water Morph rate 100%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells None
Weak Fire Strong None Sp. attacks Dark Claw, Elegy
Coins 3 Exp. points 4 Items Pure Water (25%), Pure Water (5%)
Psychopath "Havin' a blast today!"

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Italian Lanternotto[?] From "lanterna" (lantern) and the diminutive masculine suffix "-otto"

Trivia

  • Hobgoblin is a term often applied in folktales as a friendly but troublesome creature.