Boo

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“Ghosts... ...don't... ...DIE! Heh, heh, heh! Can you get out of here... ...alive?”
Big Boo, Super Mario 64

The Boo (originally known as Boo Diddley) is a common enemy in the Mario series that first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3. They are a type of white spherical ghost with menacing and constantly open mouths and also small "arms" of some sort. Goombario's tattle for the Boo, Igor in Paper Mario states: "He probably was a merchant before he became a Boo.", implying that current Boos may have once been living beings.

The Appearance of a Boo

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Boos as they appear in various games.

Though their specifics change from game to game, Boos are usually bashful, cowardly, spherical ghosts. Although they are typically white in color there are sub-species of the Boo race which appear in different colors, such as pink. From Luigi's Mansion onward, it became common to picture Boos sticking out their tongues. Since Super Mario 64, Boos have been portrayed with a unique, high-pitched laugh. In actuality, this laugh is the same as Bowser's, sped up several times[1]. However, Boos got a new laugh starting in the Hide and Boo Seek mini game, being more of a haunting laugh than before. Although most species of Boo will cover their faces and become intangible when looked at, they will often sneak behind their victim and strike when their back is turned. Due to their ghostly abilities, Boos are generally invulnerable, and cannot be harmed by ordinary means of attack. While this is true, they are not invincible, and are especially vulnerable to the light. If they are exposed to a source of light, Boos are usually weakened, and in some cases they may even perish. Usually, they can also have other weaknesses. Because of their intolerance to the light, Boos will often hide if they are trapped in lit rooms. While the ghosts generally appear to be more afraid of their victims than their victim is of them, this is not always the case. Some Boos have absolutely no problem meeting their victim's gaze, and will even try to attack. Boos tend to have a taste for the fine arts, as seen in Paper Mario and Mario Party 4. The best way to defeat a Boo is to sneak behind it so it cannot see the player and disappear, or to set a trap for the Boo while the player's back is turned (ie: using an item, or in Super Paper Mario, a Pixl).

Boos are often characterized by their sub-species; despite their similarities in appearance and attack manner. Boo species tend to wildly differ in size, with some such as Boo Buddies being miniature, while others such as the Big Boos boast gigantic size.

In Luigi's Mansion, Professor E. Gadd notes that Boos have mysterious powers that increase when they gather together in large groups. While it is difficult to stop them, they can be weakened if one is able to defeat members of the group.

Boos have few predators, their only known threat being a Clubba named Tubba Blubba. This is first seen in Paper Mario, when he began devouring Boos; this, however, may have been his revenge for the countless times the ghosts scared him.

In Paper Mario Goombario states that Boos must have strong facial muscles because of the way they surprise Toads.

Home

Boos typically make their homes in dark forests, such as the Forever Forest and Boo Woods, and tend to be most commonly found in older buildings such as mansions, castles, and Ghost Houses. Although most of them live in such dwellings, they also seem to enjoy wastelands. One of the only known Boo villages lies in Gusty Gulch.

They are typically found in groups because their fears make them find strength in big numbers.

Allegiance

Though most Boos tend to side with King Boo, they seem to, for the most part, actually stand as neutral. For example, Boos are by now a common enemy in most side-scrolling games; however, in the Paper Mario series and now increasingly in the multiplayer games, Boos have been seen to take the side of the Mushroom Kingdom. Lady Bow, in fact, helped Mario save the kingdom in Paper Mario. In another example, the Boos in the Creepy Steeple from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door attack Mario initially, but later in the game Mario is sent a friendly letter from one of them. King Boo, on the other hand, has several times been shown to wish nothing but terrible things for Luigi (but this could be accredited to Luigi being easily scared, making him a prime target for most Boo antics).

Tools

Profiles and Statistics

Boo's Stats and Tattle Information, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Template:Ttydenemy In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, these shy specters can become invisible, making it impossible to attack them for one turn. Mario should try to defeat the Boo with all haste before it can use this attack. Boos don't have much Attack power, but their ability to make themselves transparent and their fairly solid HP ensure that the Boo is no pushover.

Boos in battle also have the ability to make themselves float high in the air (preventing ground attacks such as hammers) and sometimes are found holding Mini Mr. Minis. When seen in the audience, they may throw Boo's Sheets for Mario, or they may float on-stage, choose any character in the battle at random, and make that character invisible for one turn.

Lil' Boo's Stats, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

  • HP 66
  • Attack 120
  • Defense 20
  • Magic Attack 74
  • Magic Defense 120

The Big Boo's Stats, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

  • HP 43
  • Attack 18
  • Defense 0
  • Magic Attack 18
  • Magic Defense 24

Trophies from the Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Name Image Game Description
Boo File:Trophy209.PNG Super Mario Bros. 3
02/90
These shy spirits inhabit Mario's world and have been known to vanish or freeze when met face-to-face. In recent years, they seem to have overcome their fears in order to pursue tennis and other social activities. They usually appear in groups and fly in formation. From time to time, giant Boos make surprise appearances.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Name Image Game Description
Boo File:Boo Trophy.jpg NES Super Mario Bros. 3 A bashful ghost who draws near when your back is turned but shyly stops and disappears when you face it. Boos have been seen recently in activities like baseball and tennis, so it's thought that they may have conquered their fear of humans. Boos are also characterized by having a variety of different weaknesses between forms.
DS Yoshi's Island DS

Information from Mario Sports Games

Mario Superstar Baseball Information

  • Type: Technique
  • Starting Team Captain: Wario
  • Status: Player
  • Stats:
    • Batting: 3/10
    • Pitching: 8/10
    • Fielding: 2/10
    • Running: 4/10
  • Player Profile:
    • Strength: Pitching
    • Special Talents: Super Jump
    • Trajectory:
      • Field: Center
      • Height: Normal
  • Star Pitch: Curveball
  • Star Swing: Center
  • Sweet Spot: The Boo face on the bat
  • Compatible Relationships: Wario, Magikoopa, King Boo
  • Bio: "Bowser's underling ghost. Behind the scary face lies a very shy soul. Look most Boos in the eyes and they'll cover their faces...but turn around and they'll attack you! Boos confuse their enemies by flickering in and out of the visible realm, appearing at inconvenient times."

Mario Hoops 3 on 3

Mario Party DS

  • Trophy: This ghostly creature is a common sight. Do you think he's a nice guy? Ask him. He's right behind you.

Mario Party 7 Info

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Boo and Dry Bones in Mario Party 7.

Sticker Information

Image Game Effect
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Names in Other Languages

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Quotes

Gallery

Artwork

Screenshots

References

Trivia

  • Boo's Mario Strikers Charged Football outfits resembles the Spooky Speedster's outfit.
  • In Mario Kart Wii, an image of Boo and Dry Bones can be seen on a billboard on the Wii Bowser's Castle track.
  • In Sonic Adventure 2, there are enemies called Boom Boos and a boss called King Boom Boo which has a Boom Boo guarding an hourglass.
  • In the manual for Mario Kart DS, it calls the item Boo 'Boo Hoo'.
  • Creator Shigeru Miyamoto got the idea for Boo from the wife of his co-worker and close friend Takashi Tezuka, as she is shy but one day got very angry at him for coming home late from work.
  • Boo's name came from a word that is used when someone pops out of somewhere unexpected and scares another person, as well as from Bo Didley, a musician.
  • A very notable and interesting fact is that Boo's laugh is just a sped up version of Bowser's laugh with echoes added. [1] for more detailed info.


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