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'''Ghosts''' (Japanese: ''' | '''Ghosts''' (Japanese: '''ゆうれい''' ''{{wp|yūrei}}'') are disguised {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and [[Marowak (ghost)|in one case]], the soul of a deceased Pokémon, that live in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]]. | ||
==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
[[File:Ghost.png|right|thumb|The | [[File:Ghost.png|right|thumb|The Marowak ghost as seen in FireRed and LeafGreen]] | ||
In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, before getting a [[Silph Scope]], several unidentified ghosts (in reality, {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, or {{p|Cubone}}) appear in the Pokémon Tower. Another stronger ghost is revealed to be a mother {{OBP|Marowak|ghost}}, which haunts the tower as a result of her death at the hands of [[Team Rocket]]. | In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, before getting a [[Silph Scope]], several unidentified ghosts (in reality, {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, or {{p|Cubone}}) appear in the Pokémon Tower. Another stronger ghost is revealed to be a mother {{OBP|Marowak|ghost}}, which haunts the tower as a result of her death at the hands of [[Team Rocket]]. | ||
The identity of the ghosts can be revealed with a [[key item]] called the Silph Scope; without the device, | The identity of the ghosts can be revealed with a [[key item]] called the Silph Scope; without the device, battling the ghosts is impossible. Whenever the player orders a [[move]] against an unknown ghost, the player's Pokémon will be too scared to move. In addition, ghosts cannot be caught without being identified first. If one tries to throw a [[Poké Ball]] at a ghost, it dodges. Even [[Master Ball]]s fail to capture the ghosts. Although most ghosts can be captured with the help of the Silph Scope, the Marowak's ghost cannot; this includes its unmasked state. | ||
In addition, ghosts cannot be caught without being identified first. If one tries to throw a [[Poké Ball]] at a ghost, it dodges | |||
Even [[Master Ball]]s fail to capture the ghosts. Although most ghosts can be captured with the help of the Silph Scope, the Marowak's ghost cannot; this includes its unmasked state. | |||
During the course of the game, the player must obtain the Silph Scope and battle the undead Marowak to calm its spirit. After the three {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s who killed the Marowak are defeated, [[Mr. Fuji]] will express his gratitude to the player. | During the course of the game, the player must obtain the Silph Scope and battle the undead Marowak to calm its spirit. After the three {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s who killed the Marowak are defeated, [[Mr. Fuji]] will express his gratitude to the player. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | |||
In [[EP023|''The Tower of Terror'']], a {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} takes {{Ash}}'s and {{AP|Pikachu}}'s souls out of their bodies after they have been struck by a chandelier. Here it is shown that ghosts can fly around and remain in the form they took while living; however, living beings cannot see them. | In [[EP023|''The Tower of Terror'']], a {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} takes {{Ash}}'s and {{AP|Pikachu}}'s souls out of their bodies after they have been struck by a chandelier. Here it is shown that ghosts can fly around and remain in the form they took while living; however, living beings cannot see them. | ||
Other ghosts appeared in [[EP020|''The Ghost of Maiden's Peak'']], including the [[Ghost of Maiden's Peak|titular character]]. The ghost of an [[Orange League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, {{oi|Captain}}, was featured in [[EP095|''A Shipful of Shivers'']]. A [[ghost girl]] was featured in [[DP090|''Ghoul Daze!'']]. Both of these ghosts had malicious intent, and were portrayed, in contrast to the {{t|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that Ash met in [[Lavender Town]], as villains. | Other ghosts appeared in [[EP020|''The Ghost of Maiden's Peak'']], including the [[Ghost of Maiden's Peak|titular character]]. The ghost of an [[Orange League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, {{oi|Captain}}, was featured in [[EP095|''A Shipful of Shivers'']]. A [[ghost girl]] was featured in [[DP090|''Ghoul Daze!'']]. Both of these ghosts had malicious intent, and were portrayed, in contrast to the {{t|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that Ash met in [[Lavender Town]], as villains. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}} | {{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP023|Ghost|Ash's Pokédex|Ghost Pokémon are in a vapor form. Their true nature is shrouded in mystery.}} | {{Animedexbody|EP023|Ghost|Ash's Pokédex|Ghost Pokémon are in a vapor form. Their true nature is shrouded in mystery.}} | ||
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Additionally, at the Pokémon Center, one lady comments on an apparent white hand on Red's shoulder, but after checking only to find nothing, the woman disappears. | Additionally, at the Pokémon Center, one lady comments on an apparent white hand on Red's shoulder, but after checking only to find nothing, the woman disappears. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{incomplete|section | {{incomplete|section}} | ||
{{langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}} | {{langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}} | ||
|de=Geist | |de=Geist | ||