Editing Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)

{{italic title|Ghost (''Luigi's Mansion'' series)}}
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|image=[[File:LM 3DS Four Ghosts Artwork.jpg|250px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' ([[List of games by date#2001|2001]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Luigi's Mansion 2 HD]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
}}

The '''ghosts''' are [[ghost]]s from the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' series' [[Luigi's Mansion (series)|''Luigi's Mansion'' series]]. They are the main enemy of the ''Luigi's Mansion series''. 

==History==
Ghosts first appear in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. The ones in this game are created by the ghost artist [[Vincent Van Gore]] after [[King Boo]] releases him from his portrait, along with the other [[portrait ghost]]s. Ghosts never appear in the direction [[Luigi]] is looking, which [[Professor Elvin Gadd|E. Gadd]] also mentions. Sucking up more than one ghost at a time will always give a heart, with the exception of [[Mr. Bones]] and the [[Garbage Can Ghost]].

Different types of ghosts appear in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'', the sequel to ''Luigi's Mansion'', and inhabit [[Evershade Valley]]. These ghosts are friendly, due the influence of the [[Dark Moon]], and help Professor E. Gadd with his paranormal research. However, when King Boo destroys the Dark Moon, the ghosts turn against E. Gadd and go on a rampage, under King Boo's command. Luigi once again comes up behind them, catching them, defeats King Boo, and repairs the Dark Moon, making them friendly yet again.

In ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', another set of different ghosts appear as Hellen Gravely's and King Boo's minions. They were part of E. Gadd's collection of ghosts along with King Boo before he was tricked by Hellen into coming to her hotel, trapping him and freeing them and King Boo. They initially are disguised as human employees of the Last Resort hotel when Luigi, [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and three [[Toads]] arrive, although after all but Luigi were captured, they stopped using the disguises. Luigi, with [[Gooigi]] joining him, ultimately recaptured them. After the Last Resort Hotel was destroyed, the ghosts escaped from the containment field and were about to attack Luigi, only for King Boo's gem to mysteriously vanish and cause the ghosts to regain their senses, also being distraught over the destruction of the Last Resort before E. Gadd offered to help them rebuild. After the repairs were done, E. Gadd, Gooigi, and the ghosts bade Luigi, Mario, Princess Peach, and the Toads farewell.

==List of ghosts==
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===''Luigi's Mansion''===
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*[[Gold Ghost]]
*[[Purple Puncher]]
*[[Blue Twirler]]
*[[Ghost Guy]]
*[[Grabbing Ghost]]
*[[Garbage Can Ghost]]
*[[Purple Bomber]]
*[[Shining Ghost]]
*[[Blue Blaze]]
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*[[Bowling Ghost]]
*[[Ceiling Surprise]]
*[[Mr. Bones]]
*[[Flash]]
*[[Flying Fish]]
*[[Spark (ghost)|Spark]]
*[[Speedy Spirit]]
*[[Temper Terror]]
*[[Waiter]]
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*[[Bat (ghost)|Bat]]
*Mice
**[[Gold Mouse]]
**[[Purple Mouse]]
**[[Blue Mouse]]
*[[Elemental Ghost]]s
**Fire Elemental Ghost
**Ice Elemental Ghost
**Water Elemental Ghost
|}

===''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''===
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*[[Greenie]]
*[[Slammer (enemy)|Slammer]]
*[[Hider]]
*[[Sneaker]]
*[[Creeper]] <!--The Strong Creeper does not exist, and the Mini Creeper is covered in the Creeper article-->
*[[Gobber]]
*[[Poltergeist]]
*[[Strong Greenie]]
*[[Strong Slammer]]
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*[[Strong Hider]]
*[[Strong Sneaker]]
*[[Strong Gobber]]
*[[Strong Poltergeist]]
*[[Polterpup (species)|Polterpup]]
*[[Polterpup]] (character)
*[[Gold Greenie]]
*[[Spirit Ball]]
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*[[The Three Sisters]]
*[[Ancient Poltergeist]]
*[[Possessor]]
**[[Grouchy Possessor]]
**[[Harsh Possessor]]
**[[Overset Possessor]]
**[[Shrewd Possessor]]
**[[Tough Possessor]]
|}
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=== ''Luigi's Mansion 3'' ===
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*Regular Ghosts
**[[Goob]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)|Hammer]]
**[[Oozer]]
**[[Slinker]]
**[[Spirit Ball]]
**[[Trapper]]
**[[Mini Goob]]
**[[Mini Hammer]]
**[[Golden Goob]]
**[[Jewel Rausuto]]
**[[Possessed Bin]]
**[[Takarabako Obake]]
**[[Goob#Agoobis|Agoobis]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)#Tutankhammer|Tutankhammer]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)#Slabhammer|Slabhammer]]
**[[Goob#Sir Goob|Sir Goob]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)#Disco Hammer|Disco Hammer]]
**[[Goob#Neon Goob|Neon Goob]]
**[[Goob#Mergoob|Mergoob]]
**[[Goob#Swabbie Goob|Swabbie Goob]]
**[[Goob#Goob the Magnificent|Goob the Magnificent]]
**[[Goob#Pantogoob|Pantogoob]]
**[[Hammer (Luigi's Mansion 3)#Hammersaurus Rex|Hammersaurus Rex]]
**[[Goob#Skelegoob|Skelegoob]]
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*Rare Ghosts
**[[Speed Goob]]
**[[Speed Hammer]]
**[[Speed Oozer]]
**[[Bomb Goob]]
**[[Bomb Hammer]]
**[[Bomb Oozer]]
**[[Regen Goob]]
**[[Regen Hammer]]
**[[Regen Slinker]]
**[[Lethal Goob]]
**[[Lethal Hammer]]
**[[Lethal Oozer]]
**[[Lethal Slinker]]
**[[Thieving Slinker]]
**[[Medic Goob]]
**[[Electric Oozer]]
**[[Diffusing Goob]]
**[[Diffusing Hammer]]
**[[Warp Slinker]]
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*Boss Ghosts
**[[Steward (Luigi's Mansion 3)|Steward]]
**[[Chambrea]]
**[[Kruller]]
**[[Chef Soulfflé]]
**[[Amadeus Wolfgeist]]
**[[King MacFrights]]
**[[Dr. Potter]]
**[[Morty]]
**[[Ug]]
**[[Clem]]
**[[Serpci]]
**[[Nikki, Lindsey, & Ginny]]
**[[Captain Fishook]]
**[[Johnny Deepend]]
**[[DJ Phantasmagloria]]
**[[Polterkitty]]
**[[Hellen Gravely]]
|}

==Profiles==
===''Luigi's Mansion''===
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' "''There are several types of normal ghost, each with a different shape and size. They are not abnormally difficult to capture, because they're, well, normal. There are also slightly special elemental ghosts, but you'll have to see page 15 for more information about them.''"

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy====
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!Ghosts
|[[File:BrawlTrophy188.png|100px]]
|'''GCN''' ''Luigi's Mansion''
|''Ghost variations that appeared throughout Luigi's Mansion. They don't have the special power required to manifest any truly unusual ghostly phenomena, so they rely on such pedestrian physical methods as punching Luigi to frighten him. There are also some rare varieties that are very rich and drop a lot of coins.''
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' trophy====
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!Ghosts<br><small>Ghosts (Luigi's Mansion 2)</small>
|[[File:GhostsTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|''Despite Luigi's crippling fear of...well, everything, Professor E. Gadd ropes him into taking care of some unruly ghosts. Here we have four types: the small green ones are Greenies, the angry-looking red ones are Slammers, the thin blue ones are Hiders, and the big yellow ones are Gobbers. What appropriate names!''
|''Despite Luigi's crippling fear of...well, everything, Professor E. Gadd ropes him into taking care of some unruly ghosts. Here we have four types: the small, green ones are Greenies, the angry-looking, red ones are Slammers, the thin, blue ones are Hiders and the big, yellow ones are Gobbers. What appropriate names!''
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!Polterpup
|[[File:PolterpupTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|''If you combine a puppy and a ghost, you'll get a cute little Polterpup. They seem to enjoy causing no end of trouble, but I couldn't tell you if they're enemies or just really mischievous. This big guy's a lot bigger than normal—hopefully he just wants to be friends?''
|''The little guy...or girl - who can tell - is always finding ways to cause mischief, but it's not clear whether he's your friend, your foe, or just a crazy critter who can't decide one way or the other. Still, as much of a handful as this pup can be, he's nothing compared to Big Polterpups!''
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy====
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!British English Description
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!Ghosts (Luigi's Mansion)
|[[File:SSB4TrophyGhostsLuigi'sMansion.png|100px]]
|align=center|'''GCN''' ''Luigi's Mansion'' (11/2001)
|''These mischievous ghosts haunt an old, old mansion. Suck them all up with your Poltergust 3000, but watch out for their attacks while you do! The gold ones' short punches might not be too hard to dodge, but the pink ones have much greater reach. The blue ones will smack the floor to hit you with shock waves!''
|''These mischievous ghosts haunt an old, old mansion. Suck them all up with your Poltergust 3000, but watch out for their attacks while you do! The gold ones' short punches might not be too hard to dodge, but the pink ones have much more reach. And the blue one will smack the floor to hit you with shock waves!''
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Small Ghosts Portrait LM3DS.png|A painting of the various minor ghosts in the 3DS version of ''Luigi's Mansion''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=オバケ<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/aggj/character/index.html</ref>
|JapR=Obake
|JapM=Ghost
|ChiS=鬼魂 (''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'')<br>''Guǐhún''<br>鬼怪 (''Luigi's Mansion 3'' and ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'')<br>''Guǐguài''
|ChiSM=Ghost
|ChiT=鬼怪
|ChiTR=Guǐguài
|ChiTM=Ghost
}}

==Trivia==
*The trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' is simply a slightly retextured version of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' trophy.
*In ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', the first letters of the Ghosts' names spell out "GHOST", similar to the names of the mansions and the Possessors from ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''.
*In [[List of Luigi's Mansion pre-release and unused content|early versions]] of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', some of the normal ghosts had noses.

==References==
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[[Category:Luigi's Mansion 3 ghosts|*]]
[[Category:Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon ghosts|*]]
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