Speedy Spirit

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Speedy Spirit
Luigi finding a Speedy Spirit in the game Luigi's Mansion.
First appearance Luigi's Mansion (2001)
Latest appearance Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS) (2018)
Variant of Gold Ghost
Comparable

Speedy Spirits, also known as blue ghosts[1][2] or rich ghosts,[3] are ghosts appearing mainly in Luigi's Mansion and its Nintendo 3DS version. They are pale blue variants of Gold Ghosts, which they share a similar build to.

Speedy Spirits were succeeded by Gold Greenies in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Golden Goobs in Luigi's Mansion 3.

History[edit]

Luigi's Mansion / Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)[edit]

In Luigi's Mansion, Speedy Spirits hide in a certain object within certain rooms. Unlike other ghosts, Speedy Spirits try to hide from Luigi. If they are discovered by examining an object, they panic and attempt to flee. Luigi must shine his Flashlight on it and immediately suck it up before they flee, especially since Speedy Spirits are stunned by the flashlight shorter than other ghosts. Speedy Spirits have 10 HP, and if Luigi manages to capture one, it drops treasure, which always includes coins, but sometimes includes valuable treasures, such as Stones; similarly, Gold Mice also move fast and drop treasure when caught. Speedy Spirits are only found when a room is dark. If Luigi does not uncover a Speedy Spirit and the lights turn on in the room, they will not reappear during the blackout, with the exception of three Speedy Spirits who can only be found during the blackout. If Luigi uncovers a Speedy Spirit and fails to catch it, it never comes back. It is possible to defeat a Speedy Spirit using an Elemental Ghost, although this means that the Speedy Spirit will not drop any treasure.

In the PAL Hidden Mansion, every Speedy Spirit drops 30 coins, 20 bills, one Gold Bar, and one Blue Diamond. In the Nintendo 3DS remake's Hidden Mansion, Speedy Spirits appear in different rooms. Regardless, there are a total of fifteen Speedy Spirits; their locations in both the original mansion and the Nintendo 3DS version's Hidden Mansion, as well as the treasures that they release, are as follows:

  • Mansion
    • Area 1
    • Area 2
    • Area 3
      • Rec Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Red Stone): In the fitness machine
      • Nana's Room (20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars): In a chair on the east side
      • Billiards Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Blue Stone): In the southeast chair
      • The Twins' Room (20 coins and 30 bills): In the bunk beds
    • Area 4
      • Breaker Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Blue Stone): In the table
      • Cellar (20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars): Crate near the entrance
      • Sealed Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Green Stone): In a chest near the table
  • Hidden Mansion (Nintendo 3DS version):
    • Area 1
      • Anteroom (20 coins and 30 bills): In the top-left drawer
      • Master Bedroom (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Red Stone): In the dresser on the right
    • Area 2
      • Bathroom (1F) (20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars): In the sink
      • Mirror Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Red Stone): Drawer on the right (during the blackout only)
      • Butler's Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Green Stone): Bucket on the right side
      • Conservatory (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Blue Stone): Music stand closest to Melody Pianissima's piano
    • Area 3
      • Rec Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Red Stone): Fitness machine behind the treadmill
      • Tea Room (20 coins and 30 bills): Chair in the back left (during the blackout only)
      • Washroom (2F) (20 coins and 30 bills): Inside the heater below the poster
      • Astral Hall (20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars): Drawer on the top right
      • Projection Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Blue Stone): Speaker at the top right
      • The Twins' Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Green Stone): Bunk bed (during the blackout only)
    • Area 4
      • Breaker Room (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Blue Stone): Second oil can from the top left
      • Sitting Room (20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars): Sofa next to the fishbowl
      • Cold Storage (20 coins, 5 bills, and a Green Stone): Northernmost oil can at the top right

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]

Sprite of the Speedy Spirit from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. Sprite of the Speedy Spirit from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.

A Speedy Spirit also appears in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its remake in Starbeans Cafe as a representative sent by Professor E. Gadd to taste a new drink after the player brews the fourth one.

Profiles[edit]

  • Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS) in-game description: "A pale-blue ghost who is quick to flee at the first sign of danger."

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese リッチヤプー
Ricchi Yapū
Rich Gold Ghost

French (NOE) Esprit généreux
Generous spirit
German Flinkgeist
Speedy Ghost or Speed Ghost
Italian Spirito riccone
(Very/Stinky) Rich phantom
Spanish (NOE) Ente ricachón
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References[edit]

  1. ^ Loe, Casey. Versus Books Luigi's Mansion Perfect Guide. Page 17.
  2. ^ Bogenn, Tim. BradyGAMES Luigi's Mansion Official Strategy Guide. Page 18.
  3. ^ Nintendo GameCube Collection: 4 Guides for the Price of 1 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 13.