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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]] 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]].

Revision as of 14:00, November 17, 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)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
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, Boo#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars 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

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!"

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

Super Mario RPG enemy
Hobgoblin
Image of a Hobgoblin from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 50 Weak Elements Jump Drops Pure Water
Exp. 4 Weak Statuses FearPoisonSleepMute Rare Drops N/A
Found in Kero Sewers
Monster List profile Since becoming undead, they've sung nothing but elegies each day. But they do wish they could sometimes sing upbeat, happy songs as well.
Thought Peek "I'm feelin' it more than usual today, baby!"
Animations

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ピエール
Piēru
Pierre

Chinese 皮耶鲁
Píyēlǔ
Transliteration of the Japanese name

French Croquemiteux
Portmanteau of "croque-mitaine" (bogeyman) and "miteux" (shabby)
German Moderling
From vermodern (to moulder) and the suffix "-ling"
Italian Lanternotto
From "lanterna" (lantern) and the diminutive masculine suffix "-otto"
Spanish Trasgo
Imp or goblin

Trivia

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