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{{about|the ghost enemies that appear throughout the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]|the [[microgame]] from [[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]|[[Boo (microgame)]]|the area in Mario Party 10|[[Boo (area)]]}}
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|sub_species=[[Atomic Boo]]<br>[[Balloon Boo]]<br>[[Big Boo]]<br>[[Big & Little Boo]]<br>[[Blindfold Boo]]<br>[[Boo Balloon]]<br>[[Boo Buddy]]<br>[[Boo Buddy Block]]<br>[[Boo Buddy Snake]]<br>[[Boo Guy]]<br>[[Boo Man Bluff]]<br>[[Broozer]]<br>[[Calm Fishin' Boo]]<br>[[Circling Boo Buddies]]<br>[[Dark Boo]]<br>[[Dark Dark Boo]]<br>[[Disappearing Boo Buddies]]<br>[[Fishin' Boo]]<br>[[Li'l Boo]]<br>[[Mad Big Boo]]<br>[[Mad Boo]]<br>[[Red Boo]]<br>[[Sleepy Boo]]<br>[[Stretch]]<br>[[Terekuribo]]<br>[[Bomb Boo]]<br>[[Mini Boos]]
|image=[[File:MPS Boo Artwork.png|250px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[1988]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]])
|notable=[[Bigger Boo]]<br>[[Boolossus]]<br>[[Bootler]]<br>[[Bow]]<br>[[Franky]]<br>[[Herbert]]<br>[[Igor]]<br>[[King Boo]]<br>[[Lahla]]<br>[[Luigi's Mansion Boos]]<br>[[Peeka]]<br>[[Big Boo]]<br>[[Stanley (Boo)|Stanley]]<br>[[The Creepy Steeple Boo]]<br>[[Spooky Speedster]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|latest_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' ([[2009]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Sanae Suzaki]] ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]]-present)
|variants=[[Big & Little Boo]]<br>[[Big Boo]]<br>[[Blindfold Boo]]<br>[[Block Boo]]<br>[[Bomb Boo]]<br>[[Boo Balloon]]<br>[[Boo Buddies]]<br>[[Boo Buddy Snake]]<br>[[Boo Crew]]<br>[[Boo Stack]]<br>[[Broozer]]<br>[[Dark Boo]]<br>[[Disappearing Boo Buddy]]<br>[[Eerie]]<br>[[Fishing Boo]]<br>[[Frame Boo]]<br>[[Ghost Goomba]]<br>[[Gold Boo]]<br>[[Hammer Knight]]<br>[[High Boo]]<br>[[Jelly Ghost]]<br>[[Mad Boo]]<br>[[Mini Boo]]<br>[[Paper Boo]]<br>[[Paper Macho Boo]]<br>[[Peepa]]<br>[[Red Boo]]<br>[[Stretch]]<br>[[Tail Boo]]
|comparable=[[Boo Guy]]<br>[[Yarikuri Obake]]
|notable=[[Boo (Mario Party 4)|Boo (''Mario Party 4'')]]<br>[[Bootler]]<br>[[Captain Boo]]<br>[[The Creepy Steeple Boo]]<br>[[Franky]]<br>[[Herbert]]<br>[[Igor]]<br>[[King Boo]]<br>[[Lady Bow]]<br>[[Lahla]]<br>[[List of Boos in Luigi's Mansion|''Luigi's Mansion'' Boos]]<br>[[List of Boos in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon|''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' Boos]]<br>[[List of Boos in Luigi's Mansion 3|''Luigi's Mansion 3'' Boos]]<br>[[Peeka]]<br>[[Phantom (character)|Phantom]]<br>[[Stanley (Paper Mario)|Stanley]]
}}
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{{Quote|Ghosts... ...don't... ...DIE!  Heh, heh, heh!  Can you get out of here... ...alive?|Big Boo|Super Mario 64}}
{{quote|Mind turning around for a minute?|Boo|[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]}}
'''Boos''' (originally known as '''"Boo" Diddlys'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet|page=38|date=1990|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|author=Nintendo}}</ref>, a nod to American R&B singer [[wikipedia:Bo Diddley|Bo Diddley]], and later '''Boo Buddies'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet|page=24|date=1991|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Yoshi'' (NES) instruction booklet|page=5 and 12|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1991|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Yoshi'' (Game Boy) instruction booklet|page=4 and 11|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1991|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent; Munson, Terry|title=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Player's Guide|language=American English|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=[[media:SMW2 Guide 126.jpg|126]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=January 1998|title=''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Volume 104|page=16|quote=Still haunting the Yoshis, the Boo Buddies bust back onto the scene.|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J|title=''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=19, 35, 45, 56, 57, 66, 71, 82, 85, 97, 102, 103, 104, 121, 122, 125, and 126|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|date=October 21, 2003|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-4425-9}}</ref> or simply '''Ghosts'''<ref>{{cite|url=play.nintendo.com/news-tips/tips-tricks/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-items|title=Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Items|publisher=Play Nintendo|language=en-us|accessdate=March 31, 2020|archive=web.archive.org/web/20200816215214/https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/tips-tricks/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-items|quote=The candle in this contraption scares Ghosts into covering their eyes, so you can safely walk your Mini right through them.}}</ref>) are recurring ghost enemies that first appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They are a type of white spherical ghost with menacing and normally open mouths. They are known for their large tongues and small stubby arms. However, the most distinctive characteristic of the Boos is their shy personality, as they cover their faces when someone looks directly at them, but then uncover and move after the character when their back is turned; this exact behavior is used by [[wikirby:Mumbies|Mumbies]] in the ''[[wikirby:Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series.


The '''Boo''' (originally known as '''Boo Diddley''') is a common enemy in the [[Mario (series)|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. 
[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] got the idea for Boo from the wife of his coworker and close friend [[Takashi Tezuka]], as she is shy but one day got very angry with him for coming home late from work.<ref>{{cite|author=Stuart, Keith|date=September 13, 2010 - 08:56 EDT|url=www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2010/sep/13/games-gameculture|title=Super Mario Bros: 25 Mario facts for the 25th anniversary|language=en|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 24, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=archive.org/stream/Nintendo_Power_Issue001-Issue127/Nintendo%20Power%20Issue%20080%20January%201996#page/n26/mode/1up|date=January 1996|page=25|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 80|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
{{main|History of Boos}}
====''Super Mario Bros. 3====
Since their debut in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', Boos have mainly been identified as an antagonistic enemy species, having their most major role within the [[Luigi's Mansion (series)|''Luigi's Mansion'' series]]. Sometimes, a Boo has appeared as a playable character, and the [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' marks the first time that one appeared as a playable character. Boos have a variety of roles in spinoff series of the ''Super Mario'' franchise, such as being an item in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]].
[[Image: SMB3Boo.jpg|thumb|left|A '''Boo''' from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.]]
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Boos appeared for the first time and were referred to as Boo Diddleys, a pun off the late former rock star Bo Diddley. However, future games referred to them only as Boos. The Boo would shield his face if [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] looked at it, but would start chasing if Mario or Luigi looked away. Boos are unable to be defeated, unless the two were equipped with a Hammer Bro. Suit, Koopa shell, or [[Starman]] (Fireballs didn't affect Boos). The game also had [[Stretch]]es, which were Boos with very long bodies that lived in the Fortresses throughout the kingdom.
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====''Super Mario World====
[[Image:SMWBoo.png|frame|right]]
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', there were [[Ghost House]]s, which contained many Boos. These Boos retained their usual pattern of attack from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and sometimes made faces at Mario or Luigi. The game also introduced a new sub-species of Boo, the [[Boo Buddy]], which could take on numerous different forms. It also introduced a giant version of the Boo, the [[Big Boo]], and a ghost-
like [[Lakitu]] called a [[Fishin' Boo]].
 
====''Super Mario 64====
[[Image:Sm64boo.jpg|frame|left|A Boo in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.]]
Boos make a starring appearance in the level, [[Big Boo's Haunt]], in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. A bunch of Boos can be found in the Castle Gardens (holding [[Red Coin]]s in the ''DS'' version). After collecting twelve Power Stars, Mario is able to enter Big Boo's Haunt by going into the little cage a certain Boo drops. A portal to this course is hidden inside a Big Boo. After Mario attacks it once, a small cage falls out of the Boo, and Mario can jump inside of it. He also battles Big Boo many times here. Additionally, when the Boos look at Mario, they attempt to hide by becoming partially invisible. In the invisible Boo; the player can see a [[Coin]] or a [[Blue Coin]] as this was an add-on to the Boos' physics. To defeat them, a punch or kick from behind is needed. Unfortunately for them, Mario can also easily defeat them with a ground pound.
 
====''Super Mario Bros. Deluxe====
[[Image:You_vs._Boo.PNG|thumb|The Boos from Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, arranged by speed.]]
While Boos did not appear in the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Boos appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]'' as the main enemy in the "You VS. Boo" mode. The goal was to reach the flagpole before the Boo. After defeating Boo a certain amount of times, he flies away and a ''[[Green Boo]]'' replaces him; after that Boo is defeated, a ''[[Red Boo]]'' takes its place, and finally, a Black Boo with a yellow outline appears. Each new Boo is faster than the one before it, meaning the plain White Boo is the slowest while the so-called "Legendary Black Boo" is the fastest and hardest to defeat.
 
====''Super Mario Sunshine====
[[Image:booshine.jpeg|thumb|left|A Boo from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.]]
Boos return in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' terrorizing the residents of [[Hotel Delfino]]. In this game, they could be stunned by [[F.L.U.D.D]], and defeated by jumping on them. They also disguise themselves as [[coins]], but can be told apart from the fact they aren't spinning, while real coins do spin. It turns out that Hotel Delfino has numerous mysteries, including flipping floor tiles, a magic painting, and a flipping bookcase. Mario has a tough time trekking the mysterious hotel, and solving its many mysteries. Eventually, he finds King Boo in the basement of the Casino, and has to battle him. He can defeat him by throwing a Chili at him, which appears randomly, and then throwing another piece of fruit at him. Mario has to do this three times before he finally falls. Boos can also disguise themselves as [[Shadow Mario]], while the real [[Shadow Mario]] runs from Mario. They can be told apart because the fake [[Shadow Mario]]s are very pale compared to the original. Their appearance had just one change, blue circles surrounding their black pupils. (Possibly due to the heat). Pink Boos also appear and can be turned into a platform if sprayed by [[F.L.U.D.D.]]
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====''Super Mario 64 DS====
{{Quote|You...can't...EAT...ghosts! Eee hee hee!|Boo|Super Mario 64 DS}}
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Boos kept the same role they did in ''Super Mario 64''. However, Mario can find a Luigi Painting, which will take him to the [[Big Boo Battle]] level on the Balcony. After reaching the end, by following the cackle of [[King Boo]], he makes it to a room with a mirror at the end of it. He then has to battle King Boo. However, King Boo is invisible and the only way for Mario to see him is by looking in the mirror, making it harder to hit him. After hitting him three times, Mario gains the key to the room in which Luigi is trapped in, and off he hurries. In the English version of the game, King Boo is erroneously referred to as "Big Boo."  Yoshi cannot defeat them in this game. Ground Pounding yields no results, and eating them simply causes Yoshi to spit them back out.
 
====''New Super Mario Bros.====
Boos also appeared in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. They were found mainly in Ghost Houses, scattered throughout the game as well as World 8-1. They appeared like they usually do, shy. The game also introduced the [[Balloon Boo]], which were normal Boos who could suck up the air, and become much bigger (4-5 times their size). [[Broozer]] the boxing ghost appeared in the game as well. An icon of a Boo covers the lower screen in Ghost Houses.
 
====''Super Mario Galaxy====
[[Image:Speedster.jpg|thumb|Mario racing the [[Spooky Speedster]].]]
Boos make an appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and are found in the [[Ghostly Galaxy]], the [[Bigmouth Galaxy]], the [[Deep Dark Galaxy]], and the [[Sand Spiral Galaxy]]. Boos act the same way that they did in previous games. Such as hiding by turning transparent when Mario looks at them and then following Mario when he looks away. Boos can only be defeated when they are brought under a ray of light (including the Toad Brigade captain's helmet), and they cannot be defeated by Mario's spin attack or jump attack. However the spin attack can throw a Boo around Mario, knocking it off course temporarily or into a light. Strangely, if a Boo catches sight of Mario while he is in the [[Boo Suit]], it appears to develop an attraction toward Mario, meaning that it is likely female. If a Boo hits Mario while he is in the Boo Suit, Mario loses the suit, but does not lose any health. Also, a Boo called "The [[Spooky Speedster]]" is found in two areas of the game. Mario must race him to win a [[Power Star]]. This game also introduces a new kind of Boo, called the [[Bomb Boo]], similar to a normal Boo, but is black and can be grabbed by its tongue if Mario uses his spin attack on it. Spinning again will hammer-toss them into statues and enemies and break them. However, if Mario holds onto the Bomb Boo too long, it will blow up and Mario takes damage.
 
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
Boos reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They behave the same way as they did in ''New Super Mario Bros''. [[Big Boo]]s also reappear along with [[Broozer]]s. [[Circling Boo Buddies]] can also be found in two levels. Despite their concept art, they appear with a blue glow as opposed to plain white in this game, giving off a more spectral appearance. It's unknown if this design change will be reflected in later games.
 
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2====
Boos will yet again reappear in the upcoming sequel, ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They will have the same role as in the first game.


===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3===
==General information==
[[Image:CartoonBoo.jpg|thumb|left|A Boo in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.]]
===Physical appearance===
Boos made infrequent appearances in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', which depicted them as having a somewhat more menacing appearance. Like in the game the show was based on, Boos worked for Bowser and often aided him in causing trouble. Much like in "[[Reign Storm]]", in which Bowser has several Boos terrorize the new Mushroom Shopping Mall. They were referred to as 'Boodidlies'.
[[File:Boo art04.png|thumb|left|A laughing Boo with a shy Boo]]
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===''Super Mario World'' television series===
|(Clockwise from the top left) The Boo's ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' design, the ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' design, ''Super Mario Sunshine'' design, and ''Luigi's Mansion'' design
[[Image:aboo.jpg|thumb|A boo in Super Mario World television series.]]
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In ''[[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]]'', Boos, who are completely redesigned, appear only in the episodes "[[Ghosts 'R' Us]]", in which a gang of Boos, as well as a Big Boo, appear to chase [[Yoshi]] through [[Wizardheimer's Haunted House]]. "[[The Night Before Cave Christmas]]", in which Yoshi sees one and runs off screaming. And "[[The Yoshi Shuffle]]" where several appear in the audience.
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===''Super Mario Adventures===
In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', a horde of Boos appear to attack Mario and Luigi when they are tricked into a haunted house by Bowser and the Koopalings. Mario and Luigi become trapped by the Boos and a Big Boo, who are held at bay by being stared at in the face. Eventually, nearing exhaustion, Mario races to a nearby room, dragging Luigi and being chased by the Boos. Upon barging into this room, the Boos and Big Boo find Mario [[Dr. Mario (character)|dressed as a psychiatrist]] with Luigi as his nurse. After some talking, Mario and Luigi manage to reform the Boos and the Big Boo, while learning they were bullied in their youth and that is why they act so nasty. These Boos and their Big Boo leader were last seen happily waving goodbye to Mario, Luigi and Yoshi as the left the haunted house, which the Boos led them out of. Boos also appear at Peach's wedding.
 
===''Mario Kart'' series===
In the ''[[Mario Kart]]'' series, the Boo is used as a very tactical item. When activated, the Boo selects a racer with the best item in reach, steals the item and gives it to the player. At the same time, the player turns invisible and therefore is completely invulnerable for a short period of time. While invisible, the player can pass the other racers more easily by simply going through them. If no other players have any items, the Boo will return empty handed. Additionally, in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', Boo also slowed down the leading racer and in [[Mario Kart DS]], using the Boo wouldn't make the player lose any speed when driving off-road, so various shortcuts can be exploited.  
 
Boo was [[Beta Elements|set]] to be playable in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', but was taken out of the final game in favor of King Boo, who had already appeared as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''.<ref>[http://www.unseen64.net/2008/05/04/mario-kart-wii-beta/ Unseen 64] (Accessed on 7-9-08)</ref>
 
===''Super Mario Land'' series===
====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins====
[[Image:Boosprite.PNG|frame|left]]
Boos were once again featured in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. These Boos are relatively unchanged from the previous Boos. Boos in this game were found in the [[Pumpkin Zone]]. A thrown [[Green Shell]] is enough to finish it off for good. There also is a new sub-species named [[Terekuribo]]s, which are a cross-breed between Boos and Goombas. Those walk like normal Goombas, but their weaknesses are those of Boos.
 
===''Super Mario Bros.'' film===
In the live-action ''[[Super Mario Bros. (movie)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' movie, several Boos can be briefly seen surrounding the [[Valley of Bowser]] from ''Super Mario World'' on a television screen in the [[Boom Boom Bar]].
 
===''Hotel Mario===
Boos appeared in ''[[Hotel Mario]]'', though exclusively under the name of '''Boo Buddies'''. There are two types of Boos in this game. Some stay visible and don't hurt Mario until transparency is achieved, at which they can harm the heroic plumber. The game also features the regular Boos.
 
===''Yoshi'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island====
[[Image:YIBoo.png|frame|left]]
[[Image:Boo.gif|frame|right]]
Boos first appeared chronologically as antagonists to [[Yoshi]] in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. They were first seen in World 2, which featured numerous ghastly creatures. They were underlings for [[Kamek]], the head of the [[Magikoopa|Magikoopas]], who turned one Boo into [[Bigger Boo]], which grew in size every time he was hit by an egg. The main boss of World 2 was also a Boo-like creature, [[Roger the Potted Ghost]], who was a normal flower pot, until Kamek made him giant, and transformed it into a living creature. The game also featured the [[Boo Blah]], a spectacle Boo exclusive to this game.
 
It should also be pointed out that the larger Boos were misnamed "Big Boos" in the English translation. This may be because they were about three times bigger than a regular Boo, whereas in ''Super Mario World'', Big Boos were at least ten times bigger.  Regardless, Boos will hide behind their arms if [[Yoshi]] looks at them. Unfortunately, while hiding, Big Boos cannot be harmed. To defeat a Boo, Yoshi must look away from the ghost and bounce an egg off a wall, hitting the ghost in the face as it approaches from behind. Boos also reappear in the game's sequels, ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''.
 
====''Yoshi's Story====
[[Image:Bigboo.gif|frame|A Boo in ''Yoshi's Story''.]]
Boos reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' in Stage 6-3: [[Ghost Castle]]. They do not act differently, although they are slightly bigger. In this game, the normal Boo was called a '''Big Boo''', despite not being an actual Big Boo. The Ghost Castle was also home to other Boo species: namely, the [[Boo Block]], [[Blindfold Boo]], and others. [[Yoshi Sewers]] also had ghost platforms, along with a blue variant called a [[Boo Buddy]].
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====''Yoshi's Universal Gravitation====
Very, very few Boos were in ''[[Yoshi's Universal Gravitation]]''. In fact, there are four missions they exist in. They follow the same tactics as normal, are in 3-D, and retain their normal laugh.
 
====''Yoshi's Island DS====
Yoshi, yet again, came in contact with a few Boos in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. Here, they are commonly found in castles, along with other ghastly creatures. They are, yet again, working for Kamek. They attack the same as all Boos before, but, like in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', they can only be defeated if Yoshi looks away, so he must bounce an egg off of the wall. A Boo-like mid-boss, named [[Hector the Reflector]] appears as well. The Boos' laugh used in many games before is used for the boss [[Six-Face Sal]], and even [[Baby Bowser]].
 
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars===
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Boos return during the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. However, once again, the English translation erroneously calls them "The Big Boo" (Always "Teresa" rather than "Atomic Teresa" in Japan). These Boos, like other Boos before them, hide behind their arms when stared at. However, some of The Big Boos teleport around the room, attempting to scare Mario and his friends. The Big Boos live in [[Kero Sewers]] along with many other ghouls, including [[Hobgoblins]] and [[Shadows]]. Often, these three undead monsters will assist each other in battle. Strangely enough, Big Boos have no physical defense, making them extremely weak enemies (even a [[Goomba]] has three defense points). However, The Big Boos make up for their lack of defense with high evasion, meaning that most attacks against a The Big Boo will miss. In battle, The Big Boos command powerful lighting magic, including the attacks [[Lightning Orb]] and [[Bolt]]. The Big Boos also know the special attack [[Scream]], which cuts a party member's attack and defense in half. When not using magic, a The Big Boo will approach one of Mario's party members and make a face, damaging that character. There are also stronger Boos called [[Li'l Boo]]s, which are the same size and have blue tongues, much like the first appearance of [[King Boo]]. The only true appearance of a Big Boo is the real one used in [[Bowser]]'s [[Terrorize]] attack <ref>As named in the ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' manual.</ref>.
Though their specifics change from game to game, Boos are usually bashful, cowardly, spherical ghosts. They have black beady eyes and fangs. Although they are typically white, there are sub-species of the Boo race that appear in different colors, such as [[Red Boo|pink]]. From ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' onward, it became common to picture Boos sticking out their tongues. Boos often have wide open grinning mouths with their tongue sticking out. In most games, Boos are unable to change their facial expressions. The only exception is when they are looked at, in which case they bashfully cover their faces along with the section around their eyes blushing red or pink. However, the ''Luigi's Mansion'' and early ''Paper Mario'' games portray Boos as being more expressive than in other games, being able to frown, scowl, or even smirk. Since ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Boos have been portrayed with a unique, high-pitched laugh. Both this laugh and [[Bowser]]'s laugh are derived from the same stock recording of a human man laughing recorded by [[Charles Martinet]];<ref>{{file link|Charles Martinet and the Comical Laugh Pt 2.png}}</ref> it was sped up for the Boos and slowed down for Bowser. However, Boos received a new laugh starting in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', 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. Despite this, 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 be defeated. 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. However, King Boo claims that Boos cannot truly be killed. 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]]''. In ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' it is shown that Boos will actually save someone if only later to trick them. This is seen when Luigi watches through pipe in the [[Old Clockworks]] as a Yellow Toad balances on a ledge. Some Boos appear and watch the Toad before it falls off the ledge, which is later found to be quite a drop, the Boos show a large amount of concern and shock when this happens before diving down for the Toad. The Toad is later found in a painting because of the Boos.


===''Mario Party'' series===
Boos are often characterized by their sub-species despite their similarities in appearance and attack manner. Boo species tend to vary wildly in size, with some such as [[Boo Buddy|Boo Buddies]] being miniature, while others such as the [[Big Boo]]s boast gigantic size.  
[[Image: Booparty4.jpg|thumb|left|The Sorcerer Boo from ''Mario Party 4''.]]
Boo also regularly appears in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series. Boo started off as a character which helped to steal coins and stars from players when they passed by him. However, starting from ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', Boo was a playable character in Party Mode. ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' even featured [[King Boo's Haunted Hideaway]] as one of the boards, King Boo's first appearance in ''Mario Party''. Boo's partner for ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' was Yoshi, [[Koopa Kid]] in ''Mario Party 5'' and ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' and [[Dry Bones]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. Boo was not a playable character in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' and played no part in board play, but appeared as an unlockable figure, also appearing in mini-games like [[Boo Tag]]. Boo might have replaced [[Donkey Kong]] on the Mario Party Series.


==== Mario Party 4 ====
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. Although in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' this does not seem to affect them or King Boo in any way suggesting that they do not always need to be in groups anymore.
Boo plays a major role as one of the hosts of the Party Cube. In a magician's hat and vest, he controls [[Boo's Haunted Bash]]. Like the other hosts, he's the one who gives you [[star]]s. Numerous other Boos play roles in the board too. One Boo controls the item shop. Another owns the [[Mystery Train]], but will only give a ride to the Boneyard if the [[Red Boo]] isn't there. He doesn't actually ride it, but rather it runs on it's own. Two more Boos own the Boo House, which allows players to order a Boo to steal coins or a Star from another player by paying. [[Boo's Crystal Ball]] has the same effect. Two sidegames involving Boos requires a Mini Mushroom. One of them has the player pressing one of the keys of the Horn of Penalty to get one of three randomly chosen items. The second one has the character on a piano. They have to press the correct key at the right time until the end to get an amount of coins. A question mark space activates a Boo clock. If three people land on them, Big Boo will appear. Big Boo is basically an upgraded version of the Boo House; he targets all players instead of one. Boo is also the fourth host of the Reversal of Fortune, who oversees what is given. [[Beach Volley Folley]] has an unlockable Boo as a character.
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===''Mario Tennis'' Series===
Boos have few predators, their only known threat being a [[Spike]] named [[Tubba Blubba]] in ''Paper Mario'', when he began devouring Boos. This, however, may have been his revenge for the countless times the ghosts scared him.
Boo appeared in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' where he was a playable character. When he won a championship, Mario and Luigi would come out with the trophy and Boo would be missing. They'd look around and then the trophy would start floating. Boo would then appear under it and Mario and Luigi would be relieved. Then they would start floating and the air would be full of Boos who start flying around. Then the main Boo flies up to the screen and holds the trophy. Boo's taunt is to wave his racket while laughing.
====Color variations====
 
Boos come in many different colors. The following is a list of all known Boos and the first appearance of the respective Boo.
===''Paper Mario'' series===
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====''Paper Mario====
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The [[Boo's Mansion]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' was a bigger version of the ''Super Mario World'' Ghost Houses, which had many puzzles involving Boos in it. The only difference, is that these Boos were kind Boos (yet, still a bit tricky). After solving these puzzles, [[Lady Bow]], the princess of the Boos, joined Mario's party, in order to destroy [[Tubba Blubba]], who has been terrorizing the native Boos, by having them as a snack. One certain Boo he ate was [[Stanley]]. Mario helped Lady Bow in order to get the [[Star Spirit]] she had in her possession. In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Bow and [[Bootler]] are on vacation in [[Poshley Heights]] after Mario and his teammates defeat the [[Shadow Queen]].
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====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door====
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In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', the Boos live in a tower called [[Creepy Steeple]]. When Mario first enters the steeple there is only one Boo in the room whoe says that he misses his friends. He will let Mario through one door (Blocking him from using any other doors), where he finds a chest. When he opens it, 200 Boos fly out. The last Boo asks Mario "How many Boos came out of that chest?" If Mario answers correctly the Boo will give him an [[Ultra Shroom]]. If Mario is wrong the Boo will give him one [[Coin]]. Upon returning the main room, the first Boo is still there. He asks if Mario is going to be mean to him. If Mario answers "No", a bunch of Boos (The same ones from the treasure chest) will start flying around the main room, attempting to swarm Mario. If successful, they will throw Mario out of the Steeple, exactly like the [[Sentinel]]s in [[Tubba Blubba's Castle]] If Mario Spin Attacks them several times, they merge into the [[Atomic Boo]]. Once the Atomic Boo is defeated, Mario can fight Boos in other parts of the Steeple. Strangely enough, the original Creepy Steeple Boo sends a letter to Mario that thanks him for freeing his friends, despite the fact that he and his friends attacked him. He signs the letter "[[Creepy Steeple Boo|The Creepy Steeple Boo]]". More Boos can be found in the Pit of 100 Trials. The game also introduced a more powerful sub-species, the [[Dark Boo]].
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====''Super Paper Mario====
|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
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|atk=1
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|Pink
|tattle=These spooks only approach when your back is turned. They'd be awesome at "Red light, green light"! Too bad they bite you if they win.
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]''  
|tippi=That bashful specter is a Boo. It's very fond of dark places... It will disappear if you stare at it too long... But it will reappear and chase after you the moment you turn your back on it... To outfox it, let it approach with your back turned, then attack or use an item...
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|before=[[Dark Cherbil|91]]
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Boos return as enemies in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Additionally, the Arcade in Flipside houses a Boo themed shooting game. This game has you shooting Boos (Both Normal, Dark and occasionally Big Boos) to score points. A [[Toad]] frequently appears to give power ups, as long as you save him from his Boo captor.
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|''Super Mario Bros. Deluxe''
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|[[File:Bootler.png|50px]]
|Chartreuse
|''[[Paper Mario]]''
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|[[File:Lady Bow PM2.png|60px]]
|Mint
|''Paper Mario''
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|[[File:Herbert.png]]
|Brown
|''Paper Mario''
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|[[File:Lahla.png|65px]]
|Light-blue
|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
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|Yellow
|''[[Mario Party DS]]''  
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===''Luigi's Mansion===
===Tools===
[[Image:LMBoo.jpg|thumb|A Boo in ''Luigi's Mansion''.]]
*[[Boo's Sheet]] - ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
In ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', the Boos were the main antagonists. King Boo sent a letter to Luigi, stating that he had won a Mansion in a contest. However, Luigi did not enter any contest, but paid no attention, and headed off. Mario went on ahead, but got captured by the King of the Boos, [[King Boo]]. Luigi had to rescue his brother from the Boos, using [[E. Gadd]]'s [[Poltergust 3000]]. Luigi managed to find his brother, stuck in a painting. He ended up having to battle King Boo in order to rescue Mario. King Boo sent them to the roof of the Mansion, and used a Bowser suit to battle him. However, the suit's head could come off once a spikeball was thrown at him, and King Boo would float out, leaving him open for Luigi's Poltergust. After taking away all of his 500 HP, King Boo got turned into a painting, and Mario was restored back to his normal self. However, King Boo managed to escape.
*[[Fright Bomb]] - ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]
*[[Boo Bell]] - ''[[Mario Party 2]]
*[[Boo's Crystal Ball]] - ''[[Mario Party 4]]
*[[Boo Biscuit]] - ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]


There are 51 Boos which Luigi must suck up in the Poltergust 3000. There are 50 regular Boos, 15 of them making up [[Boolossus]], with King Boo as the final Boo. See [[Luigi's Mansion#The Boos|this section]] for more information about the individual Boos.
===Habitat===
 
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 House]]s. 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]].
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga====
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|item=[[1-Up Mushroom]], Random Slacks
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In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Boos were enemies that appeared in [[Bowser's Castle]]. Outside battle, they would hover around, attacking Mario and Luigi when they are not looking. However, they would look away if Mario or Luigi made eye contact. In battle, they would fly up into the air, and fall back down into the Mario Bros. The Boos were unknowingly aiding [[Bowletta]], thinking she was the actual Bowser.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time====
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|title='''''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time|Partners in Time]]'' Enemy'''
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|location=[[Baby Bowser's Castle]]
|hp=15 (18)
|power=25 (24)
|defense=25 (20)
|speed=22 (23)
|experience=5
|coins=4
|items=
|related=[[Dark Boo]]
|notice=Stats in parentheses are from the Japanese and European versions of the game if they differ from the original American stats.<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mlpit_guide.shtml TMK Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Enemy Guide]. Some stats were changed from the original American version of the game to the Japanese and European versions.</ref>
}}
During the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', Boos appeared in [[Bowser's Castle]] of the past. Mario, Luigi, [[Baby Mario]], and [[Baby Luigi]] met a lot of them while trying to reach the end of Baby Bowser's Castle. In the field, Boos attacked the same way as they did in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'', but in-battle they fought differently, and had significantly decreased defense. They would cover their faces, but when they start to attack, the Boo will take one of its hands off one of its eyes, showing who it is about to attack. If it shows its right eye, it will attack Mario, but if it shows its left eye, it is attacking Luigi. They will appear from behind, and charge towards one of the Mario Bros. However, this could easily be countered with a jump. They also appeared during the battle with [[Sunnycide]]. After the Mario Bros. flip the egg monster over, Sunnycide could summon a Boo to attack Mario or Luigi. [[Dark Boo]]s also return in the game, found in the [[Gritzy Caves]].
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story====
Boos make a reappearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. They appear in Bowser's Castle, after being brainwashed by Fawful, and they also help many of the former minions of Bowser push the Fawful statue against the power-upped Bowser. In addition, a Boo appears whenever Bowser gets a level up. The Boo (just like the Lakitu in Mario's or Luigi's level up screen) holds the circle for getting a bonus upgrade for the stat the player will choose.
 
[[Yikk]], a ghost who appears in the same game at the [[Tower of Yikk]], explains that he researches Boos. He even built a [[Boo-ray Machine|machine]] to visualize Boo transparency waves before he passed away.
 
An odd thing shown in the game is a Boo and [[Koopa Troopa]] in love with each other in Bowser's Castle. They not only love each other, but love Fawful, due to the brainwashing that was put on the minions.
 
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong====
A Boo has appeared once in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' at [[Spooky House]]. It acted just like its former battle strategy, with it hiding when Mario looks at it. It will spit its tongue out at [[Mario]] if he were about to lose a life.
 
===''Mario Pinball Land===
In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', Boos appear in certain areas in the game. [[Mario]] cannot hit them at the front because they will become transparent as Mario passes through them. If Mario hits one of the Boos on their backs, the Boo disappears as it is worth 2000 points. They occasionally disappear and reappear to another spot in the area.
 
===''Super Princess Peach===
Boos appeared in [[Princess Peach|Princess Peach's]] first starring game, ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. They acted as normal Boos, hiding their face when Peach looked, and attacking when Peach had her back turned. However, there was an angry variety called the [[Mad Boo]], which attacked the opposite way. They attacked when Peach looked at them ("losing their shyness"), and gander around for her when she looks away.
 
==The Appearance of a Boo==
[[Image:Boo_History.PNG|frame|right|''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 Boo|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<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crx21K5uMIk Video comparison of Boo and Bowser's laughs]</ref>. 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 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 Buddy|Boo Buddies]] being miniature, while others such as the [[Atomic Boo|Atomic 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 House|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.
They are typically found in groups because their fears make them find strength in big numbers.


===Allegiance===
===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).
Though most Boos tend to side with Bowser and [[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). They also have attacked [[Bowser]] in some games, such as the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], mainly from ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' to ''[[Mario Party 8]]''.
 
==Sub-Species==
*[[Atomic Boo]] &ndash; A giant Boo made from various other Boos combined together.
*[[Balloon Boo]] &ndash; Boos who inhale air to become giant in size; they release this air to propel themselves forward.
*[[Big Boo]] &ndash; Boos gigantic in size.
**[[Mad Big Boo]] &ndash; Gigantic versions of Mad Boos.
*[[Big & Little Boo]] &ndash; A Big Boo, which is always followed by two regular Boos.
*[[Blindfold Boo]] &ndash; Blind Boos who rely on hearing to track victims.
*[[Boo Balloon]] &ndash; Boos resembling blue balloons.
*[[Boo Buddy]] &ndash; Small Boos, known to attack in swarms.
*[[Boo Buddy Block]] &ndash; Boos who turn to stone when looked at.
*[[Boo Buddy Snake]] &ndash; Boos who are joined together in a line.
*[[Boo Guy]] &ndash; A ghostly [[Shy Guy]] Boo.
*[[Boo Man Bluff]] &ndash; A blind Boo who relies on hearing to find prey.
*[[Broozer]] &ndash; Humanoid Boos with boxing gloves which can bash through almost anything.
*[[Circling Boo Buddies]] &ndash; A pack of Boos which travel around in a circle.
*[[Dark Boo]] &ndash; Powerful, purple Boos.
*[[Dark Dark Boo]] &ndash; Boos without features, who resemble shadows.
*[[Disappearing Boo Buddies]] &ndash; A large swarm of Boos.
*[[Fishin' Boo]] &ndash; An indestructible [[Lakitu]] Boo.
**[[Calm Fishin' Boo]] &ndash; Lethargic Fishin' Boos, commonly found asleep.
*[[Li'l Boo]] &ndash; Blue colored Boos encountered in the [[Factory]].
*[[Mad Boo]] &ndash; Enraged Boos who attack when looked at, but shy away when not looked upon.
*[[Red Boo]] &ndash; Boos red in color, they turn into platforms when exposed to water.
*[[Sleepy Boo]] &ndash; Large, near-invulnerable Boos commonly found sleeping.
*[[Stretch]] &ndash; Boos inhabiting a white platform.
*[[Terekuribo]] &ndash; A combination of a Boo and a [[Goomba]].
*[[Bomb Boo]] &ndash; Black Boo with yellow eyes that explodes.
*[[Mini Boos]] &ndash; Used as items in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''.
 
==Notable Boos==
*[[Bigger Boo]] &ndash; ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]
*[[Boolossus]] &ndash; ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]
*[[Bootler]]  &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[Bow]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[Franky]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[Herbert]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[Igor]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[King Boo]] &ndash; ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]
*[[Lahla]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
*[[Luigi's Mansion Boos]] &ndash; ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]
*[[Peeka]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
*[[Big Boo]] &ndash; ''[[Super Mario World]]
*[[Stanley (Boo)|Stanley]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[The Creepy Steeple Boo]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
*[[Spooky Speedster]] &ndash; ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]


==Tools==
===Language===
*[[Boo's Sheet]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
As hinted in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Boos have their own unique language called Booish. It most probably is spoken only by Boos since Mario cannot understand it. However, upon absorbing a [[Boo Mushroom]] and turning into [[Boo Mario]], he gains the ability to read it, if not speak it as well.
*[[Fright Bomb]] &ndash; ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]
*[[Boo Bell]] &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 2]]
*[[Boo's Crystal Ball]] &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 4]]


==Profiles and Statistics==
''[[Paper Mario]]'' also features Boos replacing certain words with "Boo", possibly as a part of the Booish language:
===Boo's Stats and Tattle Information, ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door===
<blockquote>
{{ttydenemy
''I am so bored!! Boo-ored!
|PM2=yes
|image=[[Image:PM2_Boo.PNG]]
|hp=7
|atk=3
|def=0
|location=Creepy Steeple, Pit of 100 Trials (Levels 31-40)
|log=A somewhat shy ghost that can make itself or its allies invisible. It may be a ghost, but its pretty cute.
|items=Mini Mr. Mini
|moves=Scare (3),Invisibility, Makes itself or another invisible for two turns
|tattle=That's a Boo. It's everyone's favorite ghost. ...Well, most everyone... It's nothing to write home about on the Attack side, but it can turn invisible. If it turns invisible, we won't be able to hit it, so beat it while you can see it. Boos are kinda cute, but I sure wouldn't want to meet one in a dark alley. If I ran into one in the bathroom in the middle of the night, I'd... Well, never you mind what I'd do.
|before=[[Poison Puff|70]]
|#=71
|after=[[Atomic Boo|72]]
}}
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. Mini]]s. When seen in the audience, they may throw [[Boo's Sheet]]s for Mario, or they may float on-stage, choose any character in the battle at random, and make that character invisible for one turn.
''Boo-st of luck!


===Lil' Boo's Stats, ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars===
''Hey, what can I Boo for you?
*'''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===
''It's going to be the most Boo-tiful wedding ever!
*'''HP''' 43
</blockquote>
*'''Attack''' 18
*'''Defense''' 0 
*'''Magic Attack''' 18
*'''Magic Defense''' 24


===Trophies from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros. series]]''===
==Profiles and statistics==
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
{{main|List of Boo profiles and statistics}}
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===''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''===
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!Boo
|[[Image:Trophy209.PNG|100px]]
|align=center|''Super Mario Bros. 3''<br>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.''
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|}


====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl====
===''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''===
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!rowspan=2|Boo
|rowspan=2|[[Image:Boo_Trophy.jpg|100px]]
|align=center|'''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros. 3''
|rowspan=2|''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.''
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|align=center|'''DS''' ''Yoshi's Island DS''
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===Information from Mario Sports Games===
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
====''[[Mario Superstar Baseball|Mario Superstar Baseball Information]]====
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Boo}}
*'''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]]====
==Gallery==
*'''Type:''' Tricky
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*'''Special Shot:''' [[Thriller Dunk]]
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*'''Letter to Tap:''' B
SMW Art - Boo Buddies.png|''[[Super Mario World]]''
MP2 Boo Artwork.png|''[[Mario Party 2]]''
BooTennis64.png|''[[Mario Tennis]]''
MPA Boo Artwork.jpg|''[[Mario Party Advance]]''
Boo Artwork - Mario Party Island Tour.png|''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''
Boo Artwork - Mario Golf World Tour.png|''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''
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===''[[Mario Party DS]]''===
==Audio samples==
*Trophy: This ghostly creature is a common sight. Do you think he's a nice guy? Ask him. He's right behind you.
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==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=テレサ<br />''Teresa''
|Jap=テレサ
|JapM=To be shy
|JapR=Teresa
|Spa=Boo
|JapM=From「{{ruby|照|て}}れ{{ruby|屋|や}}」(''tere-ya'', a very shy person) and possibly「~さ」(''-sa'', a nominalizing suffix meaning "-ness")
|SpaM=-
|Jap2=テレサ({{ruby|小|しょう}})<ref>{{cite|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|title=「ヨッシーアイランドDS任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Yoshi's Island DS Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page=[[media:YIDS Shogakukan P22.jpg|22]]|quote=「テレサ({{ruby|大|だい}}・{{ruby|小|しょう}})」}}</ref> <small>(''Yoshi's Island DS'')</small>
|Jap2R=Teresa (Shō)
|Jap2M="Boo (Small)", in comparison to [[Big Boo]]
|ChiS=害羞幽灵
|ChiSR=Hàixiū Yōulíng
|ChiSM=Shy Ghost
|ChiS2=嘘嘘鬼<ref>{{cite|author=无敌阿尔宙斯|language=zh-hans|date=August 28, 2013|url=tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606 神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译|publisher=Baidu Tieba|accessdate=February 2, 2017}}</ref> <small>(prior to ''Mario Tennis Aces'')</small>
|ChiS2R=Xūxū Guǐ
|ChiS2M=From「嘘」(''xū'', "boo") and「鬼」(''guǐ'', "ghost")
|ChiS3=淘气鬼 <small>({{file link|Mario Happy Meal 2016 CN Promotional Image.jpg|McDonald's China, Winter 2016 Happy Meal promotion}})</small>
|ChiS3R=Táoqìguǐ
|ChiS3M=Scallywag
|ChiT=害羞幽靈
|ChiTR=Hàixiū Yōulíng
|ChiTM=Shy Ghost
|ChiT2=幽靈<ref>{{cite|url=store.line.me/stickershop/product/5835/zh-Hant|language=zh-hant|title=超級瑪利歐兄弟有聲動態貼圖 – LINE貼圖 {{!}} LINE STORE|publisher=LINE STORE|accessdate=July 3, 2021}}</ref> <small>([[LINE#Talking Super Mario Animated Stickers|Talking ''Super Mario'' Animated Stickers]])</small>
|ChiT2R=Yōulíng
|ChiT2M=Ghost
|Dut=Boo
|Fre=Boo
|Fre2=Fantôme
|Fre2M=Ghost
|Fre3=Les amis de Boo <small>(''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Fre3M=Boo's friends
|Fre4=Boo Buddy<ref>{{cite|url=www.oldiesrising.com/noticespdfV2/Philips%20CDi/Hotel%20Mario.pdf|title=French ''Hotel Mario'' instruction booklet|page=9}}</ref> <small>(''Hotel Mario'')</small>
|Ger=Buu Huu
|Ger=Buu Huu
|GerM=Boo Hoo
|GerM=Boo Hoo
|Kor=부끄부끄<br />''Bukkeubukkeu''
|Ita="Boo" Diddly<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Italian instruction booklet|url=www.mariocastle.it/risorse/manuali/super-mario-bros-3/39.jpg|page=38|publisher=Nintendo|language=it}}</ref>
|KorM=-
|Ita2=Boo
|Chi=<br />''gui''
|Ita3=Boo Hoo <small>(''Mario Kart DS'')</small>
|ChiM=Ghost
|Ita4=Fischio<ref>[[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii trading cards|''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' - Album ufficiale]], pag. 6</ref>
|Ita4M=Whistle; literal translation from "to boo"
|Kor=부끄부끄
|KorR=Bukkeu-bukkeu
|KorM=Partial repetition of 부끄럽다 (''bukkeureopda'', to be shy)
|Por=Bu
|PorM=Boo
|Por2=Monstro <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')</small>
|Por2M=Monster
|Rom=Bau Bau <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')</small>
|RomM=Boogeyman
|Rom2=Fantomă <small>(''Super Mario World'' television series)</small>
|Rom2M=Ghost
|Rom3=Boo <small>({{file link|McDonaldsRomania2016Banner.jpg|McDonald's Romania, Summer 2016 Happy Meal promotion}})</small>
|Rus=Бу
|RusR=Bu
|RusM=Boo
|Rus2=Привидение <small>(prior to ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' + its official website)</small>
|Rus2R=Prividenie
|Rus2M=Ghost
|SpaA=Boo
|SpaA2=Bú <small>(2010-2017)</small>
|SpaA2M=Boo
|SpaE=Boo
}}
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==Quotes==
*''Check those bubbles coming out of his nose!'' &ndash; ''[[Super Mario RPG|SMRPG]]
*''Time for the six o' clock Boos!'' &ndash; ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]
*''Do you want me to give you a [[Mushroom]], Toad?'' &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 5]]
*''Let's battle it out, [[Waluigi]]!'' &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 8]]
*''Ahhh! [[Bowser]]'s got ME!!!'' &ndash; ''[[Mario Party DS]]
*''Dry Bones, don't push me on the ground. I said CUT IT OUT!'' &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 7]]
*''Whoooooooooo! I ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuule!!!'' &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 6]]
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==Character Artwork==
<center><gallery>
Image:Boos.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]
Image:BooY.jpg|<center>''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]
Image:Bigboo.gif|<center>''[[Yoshi's Story]]
Image:BooTennis64.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Tennis]]
Image:MKSCBoo.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]
Image:LMBoo.jpg|<center>''[[Luigi's Mansion]]
Image:MP5Boo.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Party 5]]
Image:PM2_Boo.PNG|<center>''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
Image:MPTBoo.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Power Tennis (GCN)|Mario Power Tennis]]
Image:MP6_Boo.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 6]]
Image:MP6_Boo2.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 6]]
Image:MPA_Boo.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party Advance]]
Image:DB and Boo.JPG|<center>''[[Mario Party 7]]
Image:MP7Boo.png|<center>''[[Mario Party 7]]
Image:BooHoops.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]
Image:YIDS_Boo.jpg|<center>''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]
Image:BooMSC.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]
Image:BooMP8Official.png|<center>''[[Mario Party 8]]
Image:BooNSMBWii.PNG|<center>''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]
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==References==
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==Trivia==
==External links==
*Boo's ''Mario Strikers Charged Football'' outfits resembles the [[Spooky Speedster]]'s outfit.
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*In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', an image of Boo and [[Dry Bones]] can be seen on a billboard on the [[Bowser Castle#Mario Kart Wii|Wii Bowser's Castle]] track.
{{Wikipedia|Boo (character)|Boo}}
*In ''[[wikipedia:Sonic Adventure 2|Sonic Adventure 2]]'', there are enemies called Boom Boos.
*[https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Boo_Buddy Boo Buddy on Zelda Dungeon Wiki]
*In the manual for ''Mario Kart DS'', it calls the item Boo 'Boo Hoo'.
*[https://triforcewiki.com/wiki/Boo Boo on Triforce Wiki]
*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.
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[[it:Boo]]

Latest revision as of 11:46, June 13, 2024

This article is about the ghost enemies that appear throughout the Super Mario franchise. For the microgame from WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, see Boo (microgame). For the area in Mario Party 10, see Boo (area).
"Boo Buddy" redirects here. For the circular group of Boos, see Boo Buddies.
Not to be confused with Bloo.
Boo
Artwork of a Boo in Mario Party Superstars
Artwork from Mario Party Superstars
First appearance Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Latest appearance Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (2024)
Latest portrayal Sanae Suzaki (2004-present)
Variants
Comparable
Notable members
“Mind turning around for a minute?”
Boo, Paper Mario: Color Splash

Boos (originally known as "Boo" Diddlys[1], a nod to American R&B singer Bo Diddley, and later Boo Buddies[2][3][4][5][6][7] or simply Ghosts[8]) are recurring ghost enemies that first appear in Super Mario Bros. 3. They are a type of white spherical ghost with menacing and normally open mouths. They are known for their large tongues and small stubby arms. However, the most distinctive characteristic of the Boos is their shy personality, as they cover their faces when someone looks directly at them, but then uncover and move after the character when their back is turned; this exact behavior is used by Mumbies in the Kirby series.

Shigeru Miyamoto got the idea for Boo from the wife of his coworker and close friend Takashi Tezuka, as she is shy but one day got very angry with him for coming home late from work.[9][10]

History[edit]

Main article: History of Boos

Since their debut in Super Mario Bros. 3, Boos have mainly been identified as an antagonistic enemy species, having their most major role within the Luigi's Mansion series. Sometimes, a Boo has appeared as a playable character, and the Nintendo 64 version of Mario Tennis marks the first time that one appeared as a playable character. Boos have a variety of roles in spinoff series of the Super Mario franchise, such as being an item in the Mario Kart series.

General information[edit]

Physical appearance[edit]

A laughing Boo with a shy Boo
BooArtwork of Bigger Boo from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's IslandBooBoo
(Clockwise from the top left) The Boo's Super Mario Bros. Wonder design, the Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island design, Super Mario Sunshine design, and Luigi's Mansion design

Though their specifics change from game to game, Boos are usually bashful, cowardly, spherical ghosts. They have black beady eyes and fangs. Although they are typically white, there are sub-species of the Boo race that appear in different colors, such as pink. From Luigi's Mansion onward, it became common to picture Boos sticking out their tongues. Boos often have wide open grinning mouths with their tongue sticking out. In most games, Boos are unable to change their facial expressions. The only exception is when they are looked at, in which case they bashfully cover their faces along with the section around their eyes blushing red or pink. However, the Luigi's Mansion and early Paper Mario games portray Boos as being more expressive than in other games, being able to frown, scowl, or even smirk. Since Super Mario 64, Boos have been portrayed with a unique, high-pitched laugh. Both this laugh and Bowser's laugh are derived from the same stock recording of a human man laughing recorded by Charles Martinet;[11] it was sped up for the Boos and slowed down for Bowser. However, Boos received a new laugh starting in Mario Power Tennis, 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. Despite this, 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 be defeated. 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. However, King Boo claims that Boos cannot truly be killed. 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. In Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon it is shown that Boos will actually save someone if only later to trick them. This is seen when Luigi watches through pipe in the Old Clockworks as a Yellow Toad balances on a ledge. Some Boos appear and watch the Toad before it falls off the ledge, which is later found to be quite a drop, the Boos show a large amount of concern and shock when this happens before diving down for the Toad. The Toad is later found in a painting because of the Boos.

Boos are often characterized by their sub-species despite their similarities in appearance and attack manner. Boo species tend to vary wildly 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. Although in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon this does not seem to affect them or King Boo in any way suggesting that they do not always need to be in groups anymore.

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

Color variations[edit]

Boos come in many different colors. The following is a list of all known Boos and the first appearance of the respective Boo.

Image Color First appearance
Sprite of a Boo in Mario Party Advance White Super Mario Bros. 3
Sprite of a blue Boo in Mario Party Advance Blue Super Mario World (as Big Boos)
Sprite of a red Boo in Mario Party Advance Pink Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Green Boo Green Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
BlackBoo.png Black Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Bootler.png Chartreuse Paper Mario
Lady Bow PM2.png Mint Paper Mario
Herbert. The sprite is also shared with other Boos in Gusty Gulch Brown Paper Mario
Peeka/Lahla Light-blue Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Yellow Mario Party DS

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Habitat[edit]

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[edit]

Though most Boos tend to side with Bowser and 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). They also have attacked Bowser in some games, such as the Mario Party series, mainly from Mario Party 5 to Mario Party 8.

Language[edit]

As hinted in the game Super Mario Galaxy, Boos have their own unique language called Booish. It most probably is spoken only by Boos since Mario cannot understand it. However, upon absorbing a Boo Mushroom and turning into Boo Mario, he gains the ability to read it, if not speak it as well.

Paper Mario also features Boos replacing certain words with "Boo", possibly as a part of the Booish language:

I am so bored!! Boo-ored!

Boo-st of luck!

Hey, what can I Boo for you?

It's going to be the most Boo-tiful wedding ever!

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Main article: List of Boo profiles and statistics

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga enemy
Boo
MLSS Boo Idle.gif HP 10 POW 128-134 Defense 1000
Speed 110 Experience 40 (110) Coins 10 (8)
Location Bowser's Castle Jump Normal Hammer Normal
Hand Weak Fire Critical Thunder Normal
Stat down? 100% Stun? 0% Burn? 0%
Level 40 (33) Role Common Item drop 1-Up Mushroom – 6.45%
Random Slacks – 25.81% (32.26%)
Notice
  • Stats in parentheses are from the Japanese version (if they differ from the original American and European stats).
  • Stats in gray are only found in the game's coding and are not available during "normal" gameplay.

Paper Mario: Color Splash[edit]

Paper Mario: Color Splash enemy
Boo
Boo Idle Animation from Paper Mario: Color Splash HP 33 Type Normal Role Common Card
Strong None Weak None Card drop rate 3
A Boo card from Paper Mario: Color Splash
Moves Hand Attack (6), Terrify Attack (reduces paint of Mario), Vanish (removes self from battle for one turn), Group Attack (6), Blowback Attack (12)
Location(s) Vortex Island, Lighthouse Island, Fortune Island
Quotes Usual: "Quit staring!" ~ "Ahahaha!" ~ "Mind turning around for a minute?" ~ "Boo! Yeah!"
Enemy class
ENEMY_ZAKO_LV1
Dropped items
Hammer Scraps 10 Red paint 6 Yellow paint 6 Blue paint 6 Orange paint 3 Green paint 3 Purple paint 3

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

Super Mario RPG enemy
Boo
Image of a Boo from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 43 Weak Elements N/A Drops Pure Water
Exp. 2 Weak Statuses PoisonSleepMute Rare Drops Honey Syrup
Found in Kero Sewers
Monster List profile They scream to try to debilitate their enemies with fear, but they end up startling themselves too. Their hearts are secretly always pounding.
Thought Peek "Don't look at me, I'm shy... Aaah! He's looking at meeeee!"
Animations

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Boo.

Audio samples[edit]

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese テレサ
Teresa
テレサ(しょう[12] (Yoshi's Island DS)
Teresa (Shō)
From「」(tere-ya, a very shy person) and possibly「~さ」(-sa, a nominalizing suffix meaning "-ness")

"Boo (Small)", in comparison to Big Boo

Chinese (simplified) 害羞幽灵
Hàixiū Yōulíng
嘘嘘鬼[13] (prior to Mario Tennis Aces)
Xūxū Guǐ
淘气鬼 (McDonald's China, Winter 2016 Happy Meal promotionMedia:Mario Happy Meal 2016 CN Promotional Image.jpg)
Táoqìguǐ
Shy Ghost

From「嘘」(, "boo") and「鬼」(guǐ, "ghost")

Scallywag

Chinese (traditional) 害羞幽靈
Hàixiū Yōulíng
幽靈[14] (Talking Super Mario Animated Stickers)
Yōulíng
Shy Ghost

Ghost

Dutch Boo
-
French Boo
Fantôme
Les amis de Boo (Super Mario World instruction booklet)
Boo Buddy[15] (Hotel Mario)
-
Ghost
Boo's friends
-
German Buu Huu
Boo Hoo
Italian "Boo" Diddly[16]
Boo
Boo Hoo (Mario Kart DS)
Fischio[17]
-
-
-
Whistle; literal translation from "to boo"
Korean 부끄부끄
Bukkeu-bukkeu
Partial repetition of 부끄럽다 (bukkeureopda, to be shy)

Portuguese Bu
Monstro (The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3)
Boo
Monster
Romanian Bau Bau (The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3)
Fantomă (Super Mario World television series)
Boo (McDonald's Romania, Summer 2016 Happy Meal promotionMedia:McDonaldsRomania2016Banner.jpg)
Boogeyman
Ghost
-
Russian Бу
Bu
Привидение (prior to Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon + its official website)
Prividenie
Boo

Ghost

Spanish (NOA) Boo
(2010-2017)
-
Boo
Spanish (NOE) Boo
-

References[edit]

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  2. ^ 1991. Super Mario World instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 24.
  3. ^ 1991. Yoshi (NES) instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 5 and 12.
  4. ^ 1991. Yoshi (Game Boy) instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 4 and 11.
  5. ^ Miller, Kent; Munson, Terry (1995). Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 126.
  6. ^ "Still haunting the Yoshis, the Boo Buddies bust back onto the scene." – January 1998. Nintendo Power Volume 104. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 16.
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  8. ^ "The candle in this contraption scares Ghosts into covering their eyes, so you can safely walk your Mini right through them." – Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Items. Play Nintendo (American English). Retrieved March 31, 2020. (Archived August 16, 2020, 21:52:14 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  9. ^ Stuart, Keith (September 13, 2010 - 08:56 EDT). Super Mario Bros: 25 Mario facts for the 25th anniversary. The Guardian (English). Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  10. ^ January 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 80. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 25.
  11. ^ File:Charles Martinet and the Comical Laugh Pt 2.pngMedia:Charles Martinet and the Comical Laugh Pt 2.png
  12. ^ "「テレサ(だいしょう)」" – 「ヨッシーアイランドDS任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Yoshi's Island DS Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 22.
  13. ^ 无敌阿尔宙斯 (August 28, 2013). Baidu Tieba (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  14. ^ 超級瑪利歐兄弟有聲動態貼圖 – LINE貼圖 | LINE STORE. LINE STORE (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  15. ^ French Hotel Mario instruction booklet. Page 9.
  16. ^ Super Mario Bros. 3 Italian instruction booklet. Nintendo (Italian). Page 38.
  17. ^ New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Album ufficiale, pag. 6

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