Poltergust 5000
- This article is about the item in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. For the Gloomy Manor mission, see Poltergust 5000 (mission). For other uses of "Poltergust", see Poltergust (disambiguation).
| Poltergust 5000 | |
|---|---|
_-_Luigi%27s_Mansion_Dark_Moon.png) Artwork from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon | |
| First appearance | Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (2013) |
| Latest appearance | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (cameo) (2026) |
- “Ah, you've found it! Good work, Luigi. That there is the new-and-improved Poltergust 5000!”
- —Professor E. Gadd, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
The Poltergust 5000 is a vacuum that Luigi uses in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. It is an upgraded version of the Poltergust 3000 from the first game, both of which were created by Professor E. Gadd. Its number of "5000" instead of "4000" was possibly done to acknowledge the Poltergust 4000, a kart in Mario Kart DS.
History[edit]
Luigi's Mansion series[edit]
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon / Luigi's Mansion 2 HD[edit]
The Poltergust 5000 is an object in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. It is the vacuum that Luigi uses throughout the game. When the ghosts of Evershade Valley become hostile due to the shattering of the Dark Moon, E. Gadd escapes, leaving the Poltergust 5000 behind. As part of the first mission of the game, recovering the vacuum from Professor E. Gadd's car in the Garage is Luigi's first objective. While the Poltergust 5000 is marked as an improved version of the Poltergust 3000, they share the same basic properties. Players can use the Poltergust 5000's vacuum by pressing 
and blow things away by pressing 
. While the Poltergust 5000 does retain the Flashlight attachment, it works differently than the original version's. The basic light can no longer stun ghosts, so the player has to first find the Strobulb in order to do so. The Strobulb can be used by pressing 
. If the player long presses , the Strobulb's range will increase, however, the Strobulb can stun a maximum five ghosts, three of which can be captured, but the other two will not be captured. While the Poltergust 5000 cannot expel elements like the Poltergust 3000 could, an additional Dark-Light Device can be added to the Poltergust 5000, which is used to uncover invisible secrets.
Unlike the Poltergust 3000, the Poltergust 5000 can perform a "Power Surge"[1] attack while sucking in ghosts. After charging a meter for a short time, players can press to deal extra damage. A blue, green, or red surge drains 10, 20 or 50 health respectively. Furthermore, sucking multiple ghosts fills the meter faster and surges will damage all of them. Ghosts defeated with a blue, green, or red surge drop 3 coins, 1 gold bar, or 3 gold bars respectively. Catching multiple ghosts at once also causes each to drop an additional gold bar. The Power Surge is required to defeat Creepers, enemies with paranormal shields, and Possessor bosses.
Additionally, the Poltergust 5000 can be seen in an additional four colors during the ScareScraper: Green, Blue, Orange, and Pink, which is respective to the player wearing it.
The Poltergust 5000 can also be upgraded over the course of the game, based on how much treasure Luigi collected in total:
- 2,000 G: The Green Surge is unlocked, allowing Luigi to do more damage and receive more gold.
- 4,000 G: The Dark-Light Level 2 is unlocked, increasing the length of the Dark-Light Device's meter.
- 7,000 G: The Red Surge is unlocked, allowing even more damage and even more gold with Power Surges.
- 10,000 G: The Dark-Light Level 3 is unlocked, maxing out the Dark-Light meter.
- 20,000 G: The Super Poltergust is unlocked, which fills the power bar and drains the ghost's HP faster. It also features a design on the wheels, though it disappears when the player is in the Bunker.
In 2013, a challenge was given to iam8bit to make a working Poltergust 5000 replica, complete with a lit Strobulb and overall backpack design just as in the game.[2]
Luigi's Mansion Arcade[edit]
A controller based on the Poltergust 5000 is used for Luigi's Mansion Arcade.
Luigi's Mansion 3[edit]
While the full Poltergust 5000 does not physically appear in Luigi's Mansion 3, it is referenced a few times in the game. Luigi has to find the Poltergust G-00 inside Professor E. Gadd's car inside the Basement at the beginning of the game, much like when Luigi had to find the Poltergust 5000 inside a car in the Garage. Additionally, the flashlight he uses before finding the G-00 is the flashlight from the 5000 model. In the Entrance Hall of Paranormal Productions, a framed poster of Luigi pointing the Poltergust 5000 towards King Boo is seen. Room 508 on the RIP Suites fifth floor has a poster showcasing the Poltergust 5000.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]
- SmashWiki article: Poltergust 5000
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Luigi uses the Poltergust 5000 for his Final Smash, replacing his previous Final Smash, the Negative Zone, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Upon activating the Final Smash, Luigi will don the Poltergust 5000 and begin vacuuming in his opponents and nearby items, with the caught opponents receiving repeated damage. After a short period of time, he will then launch out anyone he caught in the direction he is facing, along with any items that were caught in the process. If no opponents are caught in the vacuum's suction, the Final Smash will fail.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Though the Poltergust 5000 returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a spirit, Luigi instead uses the Poltergust G-00 as his Final Smash.
Minecraft[edit]
In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in Minecraft, Luigi wearing the Poltergust 5000 on his back is a playable skin.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle[edit]
Luigi's first Precision weapon in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, the Suction Destruction, is styled after the Poltergust 5000.
Super Nintendo World[edit]
In Super Nintendo World, the Poltergust 5000 can be seen in the Luigi Mii Racing Suit display at the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
Super Mario Run[edit]
In Super Mario Run, Luigi wearing the Poltergust 5000 appears as a statue in Kingdom Builder, which was made available during the Luigi's Mansion 2 HD event that coincided with the game's release. It is unlocked by completing three "Luigi's Ghost Hunt" missions.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie[edit]
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In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the Poltergust 5000 and its vacuum attachment appear in Bowser Jr.'s arsenal.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon[edit]
- Instruction booklet description:
- English (United States):
The Poltergust 5000 is the latest in ghost-catching technology from the brilliant mind of Professor E. Gadd. This custom, all-in-one vacuum cleaner has both suction and blowing functionality, and is powerful enough to capture large ghosts and pick up heavy objects. But that’s not all—the Poltergust 5000 features attachments such as the Strobulb, which can stun ghosts, and the Dark-Light Device, which can reveal illusions! [3]
The Poltergust 5000 can suck up items such as curtains and carpets. When the power gauge appears, move
to pull the object, and then press when the gauge is full.[3] - Other languages:
- French (Canada):
L'Ectoblast 5000 est un appareil de capture de fantômes à la fine pointe de la technologie inventé par le brillant Professeur K. Tastroff. Cet aspirateur tout-en-un fabriqué sur mesure comprend les fonctionnalités « aspirer » et « souffler ». Il est assez puissant pour capturer de gros fantômes et soulever de lourds objets. Mais ce n'est pas tout! L'Ectoblast 5000 est également accompagné d'accessoires tels que le Spectroflash, qui peut assommer les fantômes, et le Révéloscope, qui peut déceler des illusions.[4]
L'Ectoblast 5000 peut aspirer des objets comme des rideaux et des tapis. Lorsque l’Aspir’A apparaît, déplacez pour commencer à aspirer l’objet, puis appuyez sur dès que l’Aspir’A est remplie.[4]
- French (Canada):
- English (United States):
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD[edit]
- Website description:
- English (United States):
An upgradeable ghost gobbler. Its suction and air-blasting functions are useful for more than just paranormal combat, too. Use it to solve puzzles, find treasures, and move things around! [5] - English (United Kingdom):
This versatile vacuum cleaner can even roll up rugs, suck up curtains, move objects and much more! Use it to solve paranormal puzzles and to find terrific treasures hidden in every nook and cranny.[6] - Other languages:
- Japanese:
オバケをつかまえるのに欠かせないのが、掃除機のような見た目の「オバキューム」。ストロボの光でオバケをびっくりさせて、勢いよく吸いこみます。ルイージの心強い相棒です。[7] - Dutch:
Dit veelzijdige 'huishoudelijke' apparaat kan zelfs tapijten oprollen, gordijnen opzuigen, objecten verplaatsen en meer! Hiermee kun je paranormale puzzels oplossen en schrikbarende schatten ontdekken.[8] - French (Canada):
Un dévoreur de fantôme qui peut être amélioré. Ses capacités d’aspirer et de souffler de l’air sont autant utiles que le combat surnaturel. Utilisez-le pour résoudre des casse-tête, trouver des trésors, et faire bouger les choses! [9] - French (Europe):
Ce formidable appareil peut aussi aspirer les tapis, les rideaux, déplacer des objets et bien plus ! Utilisez-le pour résoudre toutes sortes d'énigmes et pour révéler les trésors cachés dans chaque recoin. [10] - German:
Dieser vielseitige Staubsauger kann sogar Teppiche aufrollen, Vorhänge einsaugen, Gegenstände bewegen und vieles mehr! Löse mit seiner Hilfe geisterhafte Rätsel und finde fantastische Schätze, die sich in jedem Winkel verstecken können.[11] - Italian:
Con questo versatile strumento potrai anche arrotolare tappeti, risucchiare tende, spostare oggetti e molto altro! Usalo per risolvere enigmi paranormali e scovare tesori nascosti in ogni anfratto.[12] - Korean:
유령을 붙잡는데 뺴 놓을 수 없는 것이 청소기처럼 생긴 「유령싹싹」. 스트로브의 빛으로 유령을 깜짝 놀라게 하여 기세 좋게 빨아들입니다. 루이지의 믿음직스러운 파트너입니다.[13] - Portuguese (Brazil):
Um devorador de fantasmas que pode ser melhorado. Suas funções de sucção e jato de ar também são úteis para mais do que apenas combates paranormais. Use-o para resolver quebra-cabeças, encontrar tesouros e mover objetos! [14] - Portuguese (Europe):
Este aspirador versátil é até capaz de enrolar tapetes, sugar cortinados, mover objetos e muito mais! Utiliza-o para resolver quebra-cabeças paranormais e encontrar tesouros terroríficos escondidos em todos os cantos e recantos.[15] - Spanish (Latin America):
Una herramienta succionadora de fantasmas que puede ser mejorada. Sus funciones succionadoras y expulsadoras de aire son útiles para otras cosas además del combate paranormal. ¡Utilízala para resolver rompecabezas, encontrar tesoros y mover cosas! [16] - Spanish (Europe):
La Succionaentes 5000 también sirve para enrollar alfombras, aspirar cortinas, mover objetos ¡y muchas cosas más! Te será indispensable para resolver acertijos paranormales y encontrar tesoros escondidos en distintos rincones.[17]
- Japanese:
- English (United States):
- Nintendo - News - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD game strategy :
- English (United States):
Get in the ghost-gustin’ spirit with a few basics for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
This upgradable ghost gobbling tool has both suction and air-blasting functions that are useful for paranormal combat. You can use it to solve puzzles, find treasures, and move things around.[18] - Other languages:
- French (Canada):
Lancez-vous dans la chasse aux fantômes avec des astuces pour Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
Cet outil gobeur de fantômes auquel on peut ajouter des améliorations est doté des fonctions Aspirer et Souffler, utiles lors des combats paranormaux. Vous pouvez l’utiliser pour résoudre les casse-tête, révéler les trésors, et déplacer les objets.[19] - Portuguese (Brazil):
Entre no espírito caça-fantasma com algumas informações básicas de Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD'
esta ferramenta para devorar fantasmas pode ser melhorada e possui funções de sucção e de jato de ar que são úteis para combates paranormais. Você pode usá-la para resolver quebra-cabeças, encontrar tesouros e mover objetos.[20] - Spanish (Latin America):
Prepárate para cazar fantasmas con un poco de información básica del juego Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
Una herramienta succionadora de fantasmas que puede ser mejorada. Sus funciones succionadoras y expulsadoras de aire son útiles para otras cosas además del combate paranormal. ¡Utilízala para resolver enigmas, encontrar tesoros y mover cosas! [21]
- French (Canada):
- English (United States):
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
| Trophy Poltergust 5000 | ||
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| Category: Final Smash | ||
( ) Appears in:- | ||
| () Trophy Box: 92: Final Smashes 3
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| How to unlock: Clear All-Star Mode as Luigi | ||
| A ghost-sucking vacuum cleaner created by Professor E. Gadd. In Luigi's ghostly adventures, it's the only thing standing between him and complete terror. In this game, it sucks in enemies, damages them, and then fires them diagonally upward. If it's used in an area with no ceilings, you might send them soaring right off the screen! (American English) | ||
| A ghost-sucking vacuum cleaner created by Professor E. Gadd. In Luigi's ghostly adventures, it's the only thing standing between him and abject terror. In this game, it sucks in enemies, damages them, then fires them diagonally upward. Use it in an area with no ceilings, and you might send them soaring right off the screen! (British English) | ||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Spirit #121 Poltergust 5000 | ||
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Series/game | Luigi's Mansion Series |
| Type | Support | |
| Slots | 1 | |
| Class | Advanced | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Fog Immunity | |
| How to obtain | Spirit Board | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | Luigi ×4 |
| Conditions |
The enemy's throws have increased power | |
| Stage | Luigi's Mansion | |
| Song | Luigi's Mansion Series Medley |
Gallery[edit]
The Poltergust 5000 with the vacuum attachment
Luigi sucking up a Greenie with the Poltergust 5000
Four Luigis using Poltergust 5000 in ScareScraper mode
The Poltergust 5000 in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
The Poltergust 5000 in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Example of a Miiverse drawing post of Luigi and Polterpup, used on the official Japanese website for Miiverse of Nintendo 3DS
Example of a Miiverse drawing post of Luigi and Polterpup, used on the announcement of Miiverse for Nintendo 3DS from Nintendo America's Twitter account
Minecraft skin
Minecraft skin (rotating)
Luigi & Poltergust 5000 Statue in Super Mario Run
Fleeing Polterpup & Luigi Statue in Super Mario Run
A blueprint and diagram of the Poltergust G-00 with the Poltergust 3000 and Poltergust 5000
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | オバキューム Obakyūmu |
From「お化け」(obake, "ghost") and "vacuum"; shared with the other main Poltergust models | [7] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鬼怪吸尘器 Guǐguài Xīchénqì |
Ghost Vacuum Cleaner | [?] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鬼怪吸塵器 Guǐguài Xīchénqì |
Ghost Vacuum Cleaner | [?] | |
| Dutch | Spookzuiger 5000 | Ghostvacuum 5000 | [8] | |
| French | Ectoblast 5000 | From ectoplasme, ectoplasm and blast. | [9][10] | |
| German | Schreckweg 09/15 | Scareaway 09/15 [09/15 is a joke based on a German expression for normal or everyday: 08/15 Null-acht-fünfzehn; The expression itself comes from the standard-issue German machine gun in WW1.] | [11] | |
| Italian | Poltergust 5000 | – | [12] | |
| Korean | 유령싹싹 Yuryeongssakssak |
From 유령 (yuryeong, "ghost") and 싹싹 (ssak-ssak, Korean onomatopoeia for sweeping sound); ultimately, it translates to "Ghost Sweeper" | [13] | |
| Portuguese | Sugospectro 5000 | Specter-Sucker 5000; "Sugo" coming from sugar ("to suck") and espectro ("specter"). | [14][15] | |
| Russian | Полтергаст-5000 Poltergast-5000 |
Poltergust-5000 | [?] | |
| Spanish | Succionaentes 5000 | Entitiessuctioner 5000 | [16][17] |
References[edit]
- ^ "(When POWER GAUGE appears) Press for power surge" – Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon instruction booklet (PDF). Nintendo. Retrieved January 13, 2025. (Archived July 14, 2017, 20:18:46 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Nintendo of America (March 27, 2013). Nintendo 3DS - Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Poltergust 5000 Making of Video. YouTube (American English). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ a b 2013. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Instruction Booklet (PDF). Redmond: Nintendo of America.
- ^ a b 2013. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon livret d'instructions (PDF). Redmond: Nintendo of America (Canadian French).
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