Polterpup

**Polterpup**
**From:** Luigi's Mansion
**Likes:** Luigi, his friends, E. Gadd, Whitney Larson, The WGL Gang
**Dislikes:** King Boo, Correcto, Correcto Inc.

“Oh... Doggy...”— Mario, speaking to Polterpup in Luigi's Mansion 3.

**Polterpup** is a white ghost dog that appears in *Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon*, and makes a return in *Luigi's Mansion 3* as Luigi's pet.

In the second game, he was notorious for taking special important items that Luigi needs to progress, hence his role as a Mini-Boss, while in the third game, Polterpup acts as an ally to Luigi, instead of an enemy.

In both games, Polterpup may also revive Luigi when he loses all of his HP if he happens to have a Gold Bone on him.

## Physical description

The Polterpup is a white, ghost pup, wearing a red collar around his neck. The Polterpup lacks ears unlike pups.

In *Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon*, the Polterpup lacks any pupils but regains them when the Dark Moon is restored. However, the Polterpup lacks any pupils again in *Luigi's Mansion 3*.

## Personality

Polterpup behaves like any normal pup. He is playful, kind and extremely loyal to his friends and allies, with his closest ally being his new owner, Luigi.

When the Dark Moon was shattered, the Polterpup still retained most of his normal traits, simply acting quite mischievous. During the time of the Dark Moon's absence, the Polterpup was the only ghost that Luigi did not seem to fear, merely viewing him as a nuisance, getting exasperated or sad when he runs off with important objects, often saying "*Bad doggy!*". Once the Dark Moon was restored, the Polterpup, alongside his fellow ghosts returned to their peaceful states. The Polterpup felt remorseful for his actions, but it immediately cheered up when Luigi says, "*Come here, doggy!*".

Following the restoration of the Dark Moon, Luigi likes petting his ghost pup and even hugging him, and they also enjoy sleeping together.

In *Luigi's Mansion 3*, Polterpup still acts a little mischievous, appearing out of nowhere several times startling Luigi in the process or to eat a slice of cake held by Mario. He also proves himself helpful, acting as a tutorial guide and ally to Luigi in the game. Polterpup's undying loyalty shows in this game, as when Luigi was drowning in the water on B2 - Boilerworks, Polterpup managed to save his life. Luigi is also saved two more times, during and after the final battle against King Boo, saving him from being trapped by King Boo's and portrait and even from falling after The Last Resort collapses. Polterpup also helps Luigi, his friends, and the ghosts rebuild The Last Resort Hotel.

Polterpup also does his best to make new friends, shown with Polterkitty, and is sad, though not aggressive when he is rejected by her.

## History

### *Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon*

#### Gloomy Manor

The Polterpup is first shown in level Poltergust 5000 in the Mudroom of the Gloomy Manor. The Polterpup is seen digging up a Gemstone in the Mudroom Exterior. It begins to play with and chew on the gemstone, eventually tossing up into a nearby tree and then flees the scene.

#### Haunted Towers

The Polterpup is seen at the end of level Pool Party in the Rooftop Pool of Haunted Towers. Just as Luigi gets his hand on the key to the treetop, The Polterpup snatches it from him. Luigi exclaims displeasure with the Polterpup's actions, but it merely continues excitedly playing with the key, eventually throwing it out the window and then jumping out as well.

The Polterpup makes its first major appearance in level Doggone Key of the Haunted Towers. Luigi enters the courtyard to find the Polterpup still has the key. The Polterpup once again begins to play with the key and then swallows it whole. Luigi will then chase the Polterpup all over the Haunted Towers, following its spectral paw prints with the help of the Dark-Light Device. In the end, Luigi tracks the Polterpup down in the West Bedroom. Luigi captures the Polterpup and recovers the key. Back in the Bunker, E. Gadd examines the key to find that it is all chewed up and slimey from the Polterpup eating it. Very soon after, The Polterpup escapes the Poltergust 5000, licks E. Gadd and escapes the Bunker.

#### Old Clockworks

The Polterpup makes its second major appearance in level Play Catch of the Old Clockworks. Luigi is pixelated into Clockworks Court, where 3 Greenies are seen playing catch with the hour hand for the Clock Tower Gate. The Polterpup watching the Greenies, snatches the hour hand from them, eats it and then runs off into clock tower, with the Greenies in pursuit. Luigi chases the Polterpup throughout Old Clockworks. Luigi once again captures the Polterpup and recovers the hour hand. Back in E. Gadd's Bunker, the Polterpup manages to escape once more.

#### Treacherous Mansion

The Polterpup makes its third appearance in level Front-Door Key of the Treacherous Mansion. Just Luigi is about to open the front door, The Polterpup flies out and snatches the Front-Door Key. Luigi chases the Polterpup throughout the tunnels beneath the Treacherous Mansion. Luigi eventually tracks down and captures the Polterpup in the Dungeon Cells, this time capturing it for real and recovers the Front-Door Key.

#### Ending

The Polterpup appears one last time in the ending cutscene. After the Dark Moon is restored, the Polterpup walks up to Luigi, feeling remorseful for its past actions. Luigi takes Polterpup in and adopts it at the end of the game. Back in Luigi's house, just as Luigi is about to go to sleep, the Polterpup jumps up onto his lap and sleeps with him.

One of the illustrations in the credits shows the five Toads and Polterpup forming a pyramid.

#### ScareScraper

Polterpups make an appearance in the ScareScraper, in Polterpup and Surprise mode. Polterpups hide in kennels, but once they are revealed, they flee into other rooms.

There are normal and Big Polterpups, which have 50 and 100 HP respectively, and increases by five after every fifth floor. Instead of a red collar, these Polterpups have a blue collar instead.

### *Luigi's Mansion 3*

The Polterpup reappears in *Luigi's Mansion 3*, when he accompanies Luigi, Mario, Princess Peach and the 3 Toads to the The Last Resort. He acts as a tutorial character for Luigi early in game. He can also help track down important items for Luigi, give Luigi hints on where to go, and allow Luigi to access certain areas (e.g., the stage in 4F - The Great Stage or the top of the ship in 12F - The Spectral Catch).

## WGL Gang

Once Luigi's Mansion 2 HD releases by July 17, 2024 or possibly July 19, 2024 Polterpup will join The WGL Gang.