| Greenie | Strong Greenie |
Greenies are ghosts that first appear in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. They are the first ghosts that Luigi encounters in the game. They were originally helping Professor Elvin Gadd in his experiments with ghosts, but once the Dark Moon shattered, they turned on him.
Physical appearance[]
Greenies are averagely-sized green ghosts, with four, small green teeth in their mouth and have two tails. Before the Dark Moon was shattered, and after it was restored, Greenies have green eyes.
Personality traits[]
Greenies can be described as childish, playful and mischievous, even before the Dark Moon was shattered and after it was restored. Before it was shattered, Greenies are shown to be very helpful and co-operative, especially towards E. Gadd. Like with other ghosts during the Dark Moon's absence, Greenies became aggressive.
However, Greenies were not all aggressive unlike some other ghosts. They did, however, take pleasure in scaring and frightening Luigi, as well as hiding and stealing key objects from him.
Greenies are shown to work well with Slammers, as they are almost always seen together in formations, specifically ScareScraper. Although because the absence of the Dark Moon drove the ghosts mad, a Slammer was seen chewing on a Greenie before being calmed by the restored Dark Moon. It then hugged the Greenie, as a form of an apology.
Greenies seem to adore E. Gadd and helping him with his latest discoveries, as shown in the beginning. A trio of Greenies lifted E. Gadd and Luigi. Two of them even rode a bomb sled with the professor.
History[]
Dark Moon Quest[]
At the beginning of the game, several Greenies are shown helping E. Gadd with his latest inventions in the Lab. However, when King Boo destroys the Dark Moon, the ghosts become hostile, forcing E. Gadd to leave.
Two Greenies were hiding the Strobulb from Luigi, but the green-hatted plumber still manages to retrieve it. Later on, Luigi will fight several more Greenies.[1] A Greenie steals a key to open the Common Hall, but is captured by Luigi.[2]. Greenies arm themselves with kitchen utensils.[3], and later on, they can equip themselves with sunglasses.[4] One of them also steals the Dark-Light Device, but are captured by Luigi.[4]
They are capable of equipping themselves with shovels and buckets (especially a beaker in The Pinwheel Gate). A Greenie encourages a Slammer to steal the last pinwheel vane, but quickly escapes temporarily after noticing Luigi.[5] Greenies are also one of the ghosts Luigi will fight if he chooses the wrong stairs in the Eerie Staircase[6].
After the Dark Moon was restored, a Greenie was being chewed by a Slammer in the Courtyard before regaining their sanities.
In the Old Clockworks, they are capable of creating sandstorms, disguising as mummies and being equipped with mallets, shields and Robombs.[7][8][9][10][11]
At one point, a Greenie is sleeping in the Clockmaker's Chambers with a ruby in its possession.[12] In Play Catch, three Greenies chase the Polterpup after eating the hour hand. These Greenies also use paranormal shields for the first time. [13] Greenies also assist the Strong Sneaker and Overset Possessor in Piece at Last and Showtime respectively.
In the Secret Mine, they are capable of being equipped with coal, wielding masks, crystals, hats and acting as hockey players. After Hit Rock Bottom, Greenies become powered up, transforming into Strong Greenies. One of them is also equipped with paranormal chains in Across the Chasm. Normal Greenies also assist the paranormal chained Strong Slammer.
After the Dark Moon was restored, a Greenie can be found in front of the mansion, becoming really cold after regaining its sanity.
In the Treacherous Mansion, Greenies/Strong Greenies are capable of being equipped with swords and shields, blue helmets, knight helmets and goggles. Strong Greenies in Front-Door Key animate suits of armor.
After Luigi defeats King Boo and rescues Mario, he and the Toads restore the Dark Moon piece, returning the ghosts back to their peaceful selves. 3 Greenies, a Slammer, a Hider, the Grouchy Possessor and the Polterpup join up with Luigi and co., and pose for a group photo.
ScareScraper[]
In the ScareScraper, Greenies are the most common ghosts encountered. Most of its variants appear from the Dark Moon Quest, as well as new ones such as ones equipped with jack-o'-lanterns, watermelons and presents. However, Greenies only wield presents in Polterpup and Rush modes. Boss variants of Greenies appear in the ScareScraper, known as Bomb Brothers, which are two Greenies carrying large bombs. Normal or different variants of Greenies, alongside Strong Greenies, will assist other boss ghosts, which include Bomb Brothers, Beetle Whisperers and The Brain. Also in Polterpup and Rush modes, Greenies can sometimes be freed from paintings by using the Dark-Light Device.
Guides[]
To view a selection of strategies and guides for this ghost, click here.
Non-canonical appearances[]
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[]
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Mario Party 10[]
Greenies make a cameo appearance in Mario Party 10, where a drawing of a Greenie appears on a placard hanging from a small dead tree in the south-western part of the Luigi Board.
Super Mario Maker[]
Greenies make a cameo appearance in Super Mario Maker. In said game, three Greenies appear around the playable character when the player presses the UP Control Pad button while wearing the Professor E. Gadd costume. They do not affect gameplay.
Luigi's Mansion Arcade[]
Greenies return in Luigi's Mansion Arcade. They behave very similarly to their Dark Moon counterparts. They have 3 HP, although some variants will have 10 or 15 HP.
Gloomy Manor[]
Many Greenies make their appearance in the Gloomy Manor. Some equip themselves with weaponry, such as swords and shields and kitchen utensils. Their goal is stopping Luigi in his path, but are not match for him. One Greenie in the Parlor steals a key, so Luigi chases it down to gain access to either the Kitchen or Dining Room. They also assist The Brain during his and Luigi's battle.
Old Clockworks[]
More Greenies appear in the Old Clockworks, trying to get in the way of Luigi's journey once more alongside other ghosts. Strong Greenies will also appear, as well as one of the Greenie's ScareScraper-themed variants, which is in possession of a key needed to access the Gear Chamber. Greenies, alongside other ghosts, try and prevent Luigi from closing in on the Gobber.
Treacherous Mansion[]
While Greenies are absent in the Treacherous Mansion, many of their ScareScraper-themed variants, as well as Strong Greenies appear in place for normal Greenies.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[]
Larry Koopa calling Luigi, "Greenie".
Although Greenies make no appearances nor cameos in the game, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, they are indirectly mentioned by Larry Koopa calls Luigi, "Greenie", after trapping him in a barrel to play tennis with a fireball.
Abilities[]
Greenies have 10 HP, which makes them technically the weakest ghosts encountered, but to compensate for that they are encountered in groups of 2-5, and that doesn't stop them from putting up a fight against Luigi.
Skills[]
- Punch: Greenies can punch Luigi with their fists, dealing 20 damage if successful.
Abilities[]
- Paranormal shields: Greenies can be equipped with any colored paranormal shield.
- Equipment: Greenies are very resourceful, and will often utilize a wide majority of weapons and shields.
- Mummy Possession: Greenies are capable of possessing and using a Mummy.
Equipment[]
- Rolling pin, hammer, hockey stick, pickaxe and sword: When equipped with either of these weapons, they can swing the object at Luigi, dealing 20 damage if successful.
- Frying pan and various shields: When equipped with either of these, they can shield themselves against Luigi's Strobulb. They can also be equipped with objects used to swing at Luigi whilst equipped with shields. When just equipped with shields, they can be used offensively to hit Luigi.
- Sunglasses and goggles: When equipped with either of these, they can protect their eyes against Luigi's Strobulb.
- Robomb, coal, crystal, watermelon, jack-o'-lantern and birthday present: When equipped with either of these, these can be used to protect Luigi against Luigi's Strobulb, and can also be used to hit Luigi over his head.
- Bucket, wielding mask, hat and helmet: When equipped with either of these, they can shield their faces against Luigi's Strobulb, as a result of not being able to see where they are going.
- Shovels and Tiki spears: When equipped with either of these, Greenies can launch at Luigi with the weapon at hand.
- Whirlwind: Greenies can create whirlwinds in the sand and are able to drag Luigi into it if he is near one.
- Mummies: Greenies are capable of disguising themselves as mummies. Their attack is trying to grab Luigi.
Species[]
Variants[]
Dark Moon Quest[]
- Strong Greenie
- Paranormal chain Strong Greenie (100 HP) (Secret Mine)
- Gold Greenie
ScareScraper[]
- Bomb Brothers
- Fright Knight
- Blue Pimpernel
- Spookumber (Melon-choly)
- Spooky Spook
- Dreadonfly
- Horrorca
- Bad-minton
- Awelligator (Maligator)
Armed and shielded[]
- Introduced at the Gloomy Manor
- Kitchen utensils (Introduced in "Quiet Please!")
- Sunglasses (Introduced in "Visual Tricks")
- Introduced at the Haunted Towers
- Shovel (Introduced in "A Job for a Plumber")
- Bucket (Introduced in "A Job for a Plumber")
- Beaker (Introduced in "The Pinwheel Gate")
- Introduced at the Old Clockworks
- Blacksmith (Introduced in "A Timely Entrance"; properly fought in "Piece at Last")
- Whirlwind (Introduced in "A Timely Entrance")
- Mummy (Introduced in "Underground Expedition")
- Wielding mask (Introduced in "Roundhouse Brawl")
- Paranormal shield (Introduced in "Play Catch")
- Introduced at the Secret Mine
- Coal (Introduced in "Cold Case")
- Crystal (Introduced in "Hit Rock Bottom")
- Hockey Player (Introduced in "Severe Infestation")
- Hat (Introduced in "Severe Infestation")
- Introduced at the Treacherous Mansion
- Helmet (Introduced in "A Train to Catch")
- Sword / Shield (Introduced in "Terrifying Invasion")
- Tiki Spear (Introduced in "Terrifying Invasion")
- Exclusive to the ScareScraper
- Roast turkey
- Thorned plant
- Watermelon
- Jack-o'-lantern
- Birthday present (only in Rush and Polterpup ScareScrapers)
- Knight
- Knight's helmet
Mission appearances[]
| Gloomy Manor | ||||||||||||
| A-1. "Poltergust 5000": | Debut | |||||||||||
| A-2. "Gear Up": | Appears | |||||||||||
| A-3. "Quiet Please!": | Appears | |||||||||||
| A-4. "Visual Tricks": | Appears | |||||||||||
| A-5. "Sticky Situation": | Appears | |||||||||||
| A-Boss. "Confront the Source": | Absent | |||||||||||
| A-Bonus. "Gradual Infiltration": | Appears | |||||||||||
| Haunted Towers | ||||||||||||
| B-1. "A Job for a Plumber": | Appears | |||||||||||
| B-2. "The Pinwheel Gate": | Appears | |||||||||||
| B-3. "Graveyard Shift": | Appears | |||||||||||
| B-4. "Pool Party": | Appears | |||||||||||
| B-5. "Doggone Key": | Appears | |||||||||||
| B-Boss. "Tree Topping": | Appears | |||||||||||
| B-Bonus. "Hostile Intrusion": | Appears | |||||||||||
| Old Clockworks | ||||||||||||
| C-1. "A Timely Entrance": | Appears | |||||||||||
| C-2. "Underground Expedition": | Appears | |||||||||||
| "C-3. "Roundhouse Brawl": | Appears | |||||||||||
| C-4. "Play Catch": | Appears | |||||||||||
| C-5. "Piece at Last": | Appears | |||||||||||
| C-Boss. "Showtime": | Appears | |||||||||||
| C-Bonus. "Outlandish Interruption": | Appears | |||||||||||
| Secret Mine | ||||||||||||
| D-1. "Cold Case": | Appears | |||||||||||
| D-2. "Hit Rock Bottom": | Appears | |||||||||||
| "D-3. "Across the Chasm": | Appears | |||||||||||
| C-Boss. "Chilly Ride": | Absent | |||||||||||
| C-Bonus. "Severe Infestation": | Appears | |||||||||||
| Treacherous Mansion | ||||||||||||
| E-1. "Front-Door Key": | Cameo | |||||||||||
| E-2. "Double Trouble": | Absent | |||||||||||
| "E-3. "A Train to Catch": | Appears | |||||||||||
| E-4. "Ambush Maneuver": | Absent | |||||||||||
| E-5. "Paranormal Chaos": | Absent | |||||||||||
| E-Boss. "Stop the Knightmare": | Absent | |||||||||||
| E-Bonus. "Terrifying Invasion": | Appears | |||||||||||
| King Boo's Illusion | ||||||||||||
| Boss. "A Nightmare to Remember": | Ending | |||||||||||
Profiles and statistics[]
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon[]
- Ghost Container description
"They like to tinker with things they shouldn't and wield everyday objects as weapons. First, find a way to disarm them, then stun them with your flashlight when the time is right."
"They like to tinker with things they shouldn't and wield everyday objects as weapons. First, find away to disarm them, then stun them with your torch when the time is right."
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon website[]
- "They may be the mildest of spooks you'll encounter but they can still cause quite a bit of trouble for our intrepid ghost hunter."
Trivia[]
- They are comparable to Gold Ghosts from Luigi's Mansion and Goobs from Luigi's Mansion 3.
Gallery[]
| “You're all going in a painting! An ensemble portrait is your fate!”
To view the gallery for Greenie, click here. | |
Names in other languages[]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ルノーマ Runōma |
Probably an anagram of "normal". |
| Spanish | Verdestro | A portmanteau of verde (green) and espectro (specter) |
| French | Sacripon | Mash-up of sacripant (meaning scoundrel) and fripon (meaning rascal) |
| Dutch | Groentje | Groentje means "freshman", but it's also a wordplay. When groentje is translated to English literally, it translates into "greenie". |
| German | Grünling | Greenie |
| Italian | Verdino | Greenie |
| Korean | 그리니 Geurini |
Greenie |
| Chinese | 嚕普普 Lu Pupu |
Normal Ghost |
| Portuguese | Verdusco | From "verde" (green) |
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