Speedy Spirit
| Speedy Spirit | |||
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 Screenshot from Luigi's Mansion | |||
| First appearance | Luigi's Mansion (2001) | ||
| Latest appearance | Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS) (2018) | ||
| Variant of | Gold Ghost | ||
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Speedy Spirits, also known as blue ghosts[1][2][3] or rich ghosts,[4] are ghosts appearing mainly in Luigi's Mansion and its reissue. They are pale blue variants of Gold Ghosts, which they share a similar build to. Similar ghosts named Gold Greenies and Golden Goobs appear in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Luigi's Mansion 3, respectively.
History
Luigi's Mansion
Speedy Spirits hide in a certain object within certain rooms in Luigi's Mansion. 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. If Luigi uncovers a Speedy Spirit and fails to catch it, it never comes back unless the player resets the game without saving. Though the player can also use an Elemental Ghost to defeat a Speedy Spirit, it will not drop any treasure should this happen.
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:
Locations
Mansion
| Area | Room | Treasure | Hiding spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 1 | Wardrobe Room | 20 coins and 30 bills) | In the wardrobe to the right |
| Area 1 | Study | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Red Stone | Chair behind the desk |
| Area 1 | Nursery | 20 coins and 30 bills | Chauncey's crib (during the blackout only) |
| Area 2 | Storage Room | 20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars | Chair on the right |
| Area 2 | Hidden Room | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Green Stone | Chest on the right (during the blackout only) |
| Area 2 | Conservatory | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Red Stone | Melody's piano bench (during the blackout only) |
| Area 2 | Dining Room | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Green Stone | China cabinet on the left |
| Area 2 | Kitchen | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Blue Stone | Inside the dishwasher |
| Area 3 | Rec Room | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Red Stone | In the fitness machine |
| Area 3 | Nana's Room | 20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars | In a chair on the east side |
| Area 3 | Billiards Room | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Blue Stone | In the southeast chair |
| Area 3 | 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 (before blackout) |
| Area 4 | Cellar | 20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars | Crate near the entrance |
| Area 4 | Sealed Room | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Green Stone | In a chest near the table |
Nintendo 3DS Hidden Mansion
| Area | Room | Treasure | Hiding spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 1 | Anteroom | 20 coins and 30 bills | In the top-left drawer |
| Area 1 | 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 |
| Area 2 | Mirror Room | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Red Stone | Drawer on the right (during the blackout only) |
| Area 2 | Butler's Room | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Green Stone | Bucket on the right side |
| Area 2 | 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 |
| Area 3 | Tea Room | 20 coins and 30 bills | Chair in the back left (during the blackout only) |
| Area 3 | Washroom (2F) | 20 coins and 30 bills | Inside the heater below the poster |
| Area 3 | Astral Hall | 20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars | Drawer on the top right |
| Area 3 | Projection Room | 20 coins, 5 bills, and a Blue Stone | Speaker at the top right |
| Area 3 | 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 (before blackout) |
| Area 4 | Sitting Room | 20 coins, 10 bills, and 2 Gold Bars | Sofa next to the fishbowl |
| Area 4 | 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
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
- Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)
- In-game description
- English:
A pale-blue ghost who is quick to flee at the first sign of danger.
- English:
Gallery
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spirit | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Ente ricachón[?] | Rich entity |
References
- ^ Sinfield, George. Luigi's Mansion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo Power (American English). ISBN 1-930206-14-3. Page 18.
- ^ Loe, Casey (November 19, 2001). Luigi's Mansion Perfect Guide. Versus Books (American English). ISBN 1-931886-00-8. Page 17.
- ^ Bogenn, Tim (November 21, 2001). Luigi's Mansion Official Strategy Guide. BradyGAMES (American English). ISBN 0-7440-0119-6. Page 18.
- ^ Cassady, David (March 12, 2002). Nintendo GameCube Collection: 4 Guides for the Price of 1 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 0-7615-3916-6. Page 13.
