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==Background==
==Background==
The '''Department Store Spook''' (デパートのかいじん, Department Store Monster) is a mini-boss in ''MOTHER 2'' (localized as ''EarthBound''). It appears in the Fourside Department Store after the Runaway Five are freed from their contract with the Topolla Theater, where it kidnaps [[Paula]] and subsequently battles [[Ness]] and [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]].
The '''Department Store Spook''' (デパートのかいじん, Department Store Monster) is a mini-boss in ''MOTHER 2'' (localized as ''EarthBound''). It appears in the Fourside Department Store after the Runaway Five are freed from their contract with the Topolla Theater, where it kidnaps [[Paula]] and subsequently battles [[Ness]] and [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]].
 
==General Information==
==Codex Statistics==
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''Low 8-C'''
 
'''Name:''' Department Store Spook
'''Name:''' Department Store Spook


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'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Lawful Evil''' (Giygas's minions follow his orders obediently and without question due to either being under his influence)
'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Lawful Evil''' (Giygas's minions follow his orders obediently and without question due to either being under his influence)
==Codex Statistics==
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''Low 8-C'''
'''[[Cardinality]]:''' '''Finite'''


'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''
'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''


'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Small Building level''' ([https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2421 Able to damage] [[Ness]] [https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2421 and] [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]])
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Small Buiding level (Potency)''' ([https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2421 Able to damage] [[Ness]] [https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2421 and] [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]])


'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Small Building level''' ([https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2449 Able to take hits from] [[Ness]] [https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2449 and] [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]])
'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Small Buiding level''' ([https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2449 Able to take hits from] [[Ness]] [https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2449 and] [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]])


'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Unknown''' (The Department Store Spook does not use physical attacks)
'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Unknown''' (The Department Store Spook does not use physical attacks)
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'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Unknown'''
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Unknown'''


'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' At least '''Superhuman''' ([https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=1676 Was able to kidnap Paula and escape with her without being seen])
'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' '''Superhuman''' ([https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=1676 Was able to kidnap Paula and escape with her without being seen])


'''[[Speed|Combat Speed]]:''' '''Faster Than Light''' ([https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2421 Can keep up with and hit] [[Ness]] [https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2421 and] [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]])
'''[[Speed|Attack Speed]]:''' '''Superhuman''' ([https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2421 Can keep up with and hit] [[Ness]] [https://youtu.be/VhKxYp542cM?t=2421 and] [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]])


'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' '''Faster Than Light''' (Can dodge attacks from [[Ness]] and [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]])
'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' '''Superhuman''' (Can dodge attacks from [[Ness]] and [[Jeff Andonuts|Jeff]])


'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Unknown'''
'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Unknown'''
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'''[[Range]]:''' '''Hundreds of Meters''' with [[Mind Manipulation|PSI]] (Should have comparable range to other PSI users)
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Hundreds of Meters''' with [[Mind Manipulation|PSI]] (Should have comparable range to other PSI users)


'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''[[Genius Intelligence|Genius]]''' (Able to use PSI)
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''[[Genius Intelligence|Genius Intelligence]]''' (Able to use PSI)
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==[[Powers and Techniques]]==
==[[Powers and Techniques]]==
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|-|Powers=
|-|Powers=
'''[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]]''', '''[[Superhuman Speed]]''', '''[[Mind Manipulation]]''' and '''[[Energy Manipulation]]''' (Can manipulate psychic energy using PSI), '''[[Heat Manipulation]]''' and '''[[Air Manipulation]]''' (Able to use PK Freeze), '''[[Fire Manipulation]]''' (Able to use PK Fire), '''[[Healing]]''' ([https://youtu.be/uowWQbDToYo?t=1954 Able to use Lifeup α to restore its own Hp]), '''[[Absorption]]''' (Able to use PSI Magnet Ω, which steals psychic energy from all opposing targets), '''[[Damage Boost]]''' and '''[[Forcefield Creation|Forcefield]]''' '''[[Power Nullification|Negation]]''' ([https://youtu.be/AQ2xtCwvX0Y?t=11743 Can occasionally land critical hits that deal much more damage than standard physical attacks]. Critical hits instantly destroy a target's physical shield), '''[[Non-Standard Interaction]]''', '''[[Metaphysics Manipulation]]''' (Soul Manipulation), and '''[[Immortality Negation]]''' (Type 7; All enemies in MOTHER 2 should be able to kill ghosts, given that enemies inflicted with strangeness are able to attack each other)
'''[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]]''', '''[[Superhuman Speed]]''', '''[[Mind Manipulation]]''' and '''[[Energy Manipulation]]''' (Can manipulate psychic energy using PSI), '''[[Heat Manipulation]]''' and '''[[Air Manipulation]]''' (Able to use PK Freeze), '''[[Fire Manipulation]]''' (Able to use PK Fire), '''[[Healing]]''' ([https://youtu.be/uowWQbDToYo?t=1954 Able to use Lifeup α to restore its own Hp]), '''[[Absorption]]''' (Able to use PSI Magnet Ω, which steals psychic energy from all opposing targets), '''[[Damage Boost]]''' and '''[[Forcefield Creation|Forcefield]]''' '''[[Power Nullification|Negation]]''' ([https://youtu.be/AQ2xtCwvX0Y?t=11743 Can occasionally land critical hits that deal much more damage than standard physical attacks]. Critical hits instantly destroy a target's physical shield), '''[[Non-Standard Interaction]]''' ('''Metaphysical Interaction;''' All enemies in MOTHER 2 can hit ghost<ref>This comes when you give a confusion status effect to an enemy, they can accidentally hit their own allies, including being able to hit the ghost allies</ref>)


|-|Resistances=
|-|Resistances=
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==Notable Techniques==
==Notable Techniques==
<br>
*'''[https://wikibound.info/wiki/PK_Freeze#In_EarthBound PK Freeze α]:''' Deals 135 to 225 freeze damage to a single target. Has a 50% chance of solidifying the target.
*'''[https://wikibound.info/wiki/PK_Freeze#In_EarthBound PK Freeze α]:''' Deals 135 to 225 freeze damage to a single target. Has a 50% chance of solidifying the target.


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'''Weaknesses:''' None notable.
'''Weaknesses:''' None notable.
'''Note:''' For more information about this enemy, see its [https://wikibound.info/wiki/Dept._Store_Spook page] on WikiBound.


==Battle Records==
==Battle Records==
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None.
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==References==
<References/>
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Video Game Characters]]
[[Category:Video Game Characters]]
[[Category:Video Game Characters]]
[[Category:MOTHER Characters]]
[[Category:MOTHER Characters]]
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[[Category:Fire Users]]
[[Category:Fire Users]]
[[Category:Heat Users]]
[[Category:Heat Users]]
[[Category:Temperature Users]]
[[Category:Air Users]]
[[Category:Air Users]]
[[Category:Healing Users]]
[[Category:Healing Users]]
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[[Category:Energy Users]]
[[Category:Energy Users]]
[[Category:Non-Standard Interaction Users]]
[[Category:Non-Standard Interaction Users]]
[[Category:Soul Users]]
[[Category:Metaphysics Users]]
[[Category:Tier 8]]
[[Category:Tier 8]]
[[Category:Low 8-C]]
[[Category:Low 8-C]]

Latest revision as of 16:59, 12 October 2024

Battle Against an Unsettling Opponent
After the alien hits the lights and captures Paula, head to the fourth floor to fight the green fiend. It uses Fire, Freeze and Brain Shock. You should use Jeff's Bottle Rockets.
~ Player's Guide Description

Background

The Department Store Spook (デパートのかいじん, Department Store Monster) is a mini-boss in MOTHER 2 (localized as EarthBound). It appears in the Fourside Department Store after the Runaway Five are freed from their contract with the Topolla Theater, where it kidnaps Paula and subsequently battles Ness and Jeff.

General Information

Name: Department Store Spook

Origin: MOTHER 2

Sex: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Classification: Alien, Minion of Giygas

Status: Deceased (Seemingly succumbed to his wounds from his battle with Ness and Jeff)

Alignment: Lawful Evil (Giygas's minions follow his orders obediently and without question due to either being under his influence)

Codex Statistics

Tier: Low 8-C

Cardinality: Finite

Dimensionality: 3-D

Attack Potency: Small Buiding level (Potency) (Able to damage Ness and Jeff)

Durability: Small Buiding level (Able to take hits from Ness and Jeff)

Striking Strength: Unknown (The Department Store Spook does not use physical attacks)

Lifting Strength: Unknown

Travel Speed: Superhuman (Was able to kidnap Paula and escape with her without being seen)

Attack Speed: Superhuman (Can keep up with and hit Ness and Jeff)

Reaction Speed: Superhuman (Can dodge attacks from Ness and Jeff)

Stamina: Unknown

Range: Hundreds of Meters with PSI (Should have comparable range to other PSI users)

Intelligence: Genius Intelligence (Able to use PSI)


Powers and Techniques

Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Superhuman Speed, Mind Manipulation and Energy Manipulation (Can manipulate psychic energy using PSI), Heat Manipulation and Air Manipulation (Able to use PK Freeze), Fire Manipulation (Able to use PK Fire), Healing (Able to use Lifeup α to restore its own Hp), Absorption (Able to use PSI Magnet Ω, which steals psychic energy from all opposing targets), Damage Boost and Forcefield Negation (Can occasionally land critical hits that deal much more damage than standard physical attacks. Critical hits instantly destroy a target's physical shield), Non-Standard Interaction (Metaphysical Interaction; All enemies in MOTHER 2 can hit ghost[1])

Notable Techniques

  • PK Freeze α: Deals 135 to 225 freeze damage to a single target. Has a 50% chance of solidifying the target.
  • PK Fire α: Deals 60 to 100 fire damage to a row of targets.

Other

Standard Tactics: The Department Store Spook uses a variety of PSI in battle. When it isn't attacking, it will attempt to inflict strangeness on its opponents using Brainshock and steal their psychic energy using PSI Magnet, while also keeping itself alive with Lifeup.

Weaknesses: None notable.

Battle Records

None.

None.

None.

References

  1. This comes when you give a confusion status effect to an enemy, they can accidentally hit their own allies, including being able to hit the ghost allies