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"The cold silence serves to punctuate the feeling of death that emanates from this virtually lifeless place... Only one thing is alive and well here... Evil."
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~ Samus Aran describing Phantoon
Phantoon is a major antagonist of the Metroid franchise. It is an ethereal and supernatural alien specter that possesses an intangible and invulnerable form, except for its single eye which serves as its connection to the physical world and can be destroyed. It thrives on negative emotions and is drawn to abandoned space vessels to consume pain, fear, and misery, creating spirit thralls called Coverns.
Residing in the Wrecked Ship on Zebes, it was appointed as a Space Pirate commander and a guardian of Tourian. Some believe it is a malevolent entity from another dimension, while others think it is the manifestation of Mother Brain's psychic harmonics. Regardless, it relentlessly pursues Samus Aran, haunting her like a ghost and seeking vengeance without end.
Over the years, the backstory of Phantoon has undergone various changes as different sources have provided differing accounts of its origin. The English and Japanese manuals for Super Metroid present conflicting explanations for Phantoon, with one suggesting it is the ghost of the Wrecked Ship that feeds off Mother Brain's thoughts and the other proposing it is a physical embodiment of Mother Brain's evil mind. These conflicting interpretations add layers to the mysterious and enigmatic character of Phantoon.
Another interpretation of Phantoon's origin is presented in its concept art for Other M, which suggests that it was a being hidden within a vessel utilized by the Chozo civilization in the distant past. This entity is said to have journeyed alongside the ancient race across the cosmos until they arrived on planet Zebes, where the vessel eventually transformed into the Wrecked Ship. According to this concept art, Phantoon is described as a multidimensional being whose entire form cannot be contained within a single dimension, explaining its spectral nature. This implies that the form of Phantoon encountered by Samus in both games is only a fragment of its true essence, leaving its complete size, mass, and appearance a mystery.
It is worth mentioning that in the Super Metroid manual, it is mentioned that the Wrecked Ship crashed on Zebes. Considering Phantoon's evil tendencies and its habit of draining the energy from starships, it is possible that Phantoon played a role in causing the Chozo ship to crash on the planet. This raises intriguing questions about the origins and motivations of Phantoon, adding a layer of mystery to the game's storyline.
Super Metroid[]
Phantoon made his debut in Super Metroid as one of the elite Space Pirates tasked with guarding the entrance to Tourian and protecting Mother Brain. The intense battle between Samus and Phantoon takes place within the confines of a dilapidated ship, with Phantoon utilizing his teleportation abilities and spectral flames to try and overpower our fearless heroine. However, after a grueling showdown, Samus manages to outsmart Phantoon by targeting his vulnerable eye, ultimately emerging victorious. As Phantoon vanishes into thin air, the once-crippled ship is miraculously restored to full power, marking the end of an epic confrontation.
Metroid: Other M[]
Phantoon appears as the true final boss in Metroid: Other M.
When Samus returns to the Bottle Ship to retrieve Adam's helmet, she comes across a bunch of strange creatures emerging out of dark pools. As she was heading towards the Control Room, Phantoon appears in front of her and seeks revenge after being defeated for the first time. Phantoon has definitely shown some significant changes. Phantoon is roughly twenty times bigger than before, is far more powerful, and has a bigger arsenal to fight Samus with. Phantoon summons ghostly hands to attack Samus, creates giant pools of darkness around the area, and he shoots homing ghostly fireballs practically non-stop. Phantoon's main weakness is his eye, and after Samus defeats Phantoon, he drifts into space and explodes.
Other Media[]
Super Smash Bros.[]
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[]
Phantoon appears as a trophy, based on his design from Metroid: Other M.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
Phantoon appears as a support spirit. His spirit battle is against an invisible Inkling on the Frigate Orpheon stage. When equipped, he grants the player immunity to sticky floors.
Gallery[]
Phantoon in Super Metroid.
Phantoon in Metroid: Other M.
Phantoon's trophy in Super Smash Bros. For Wii U.
Concept art for Phantoon in Metroid: Other M.
Trivia[]
According to his trophy description in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Phantoon can only materialize his head in the physical world. His true form is supposedly a giant.
Concept art from Metroid: Other M depicts Phantoon's supposed true form as a giant made of dark mist with two Rage Hands as his actual hands. It's unknown whether this still remains his true form or not.
In Super Metroid, Phantoon's roars sound identical to Titanosaurus.
In the Super Metroid manual, it implies that Phantoon seems to have a connection to Mother Brain as it described by being the Wrecked Ship's ghost tapping into Mother Brain's thought-waves or simply a physical manifestation of Mother Brain's consciousness. Since MB is a recreation of Mother Brain, it suggested to also be a physical manifestation of MB's consciousness as well.
While unconfirmed, some theorize Phantoon was behind MB taking over the Bottle Ship, and assumes full control of it after her death until Samus returns and destroys him.
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