Phantom Ganon appears in the Ocarina of Time manga by Akira Himekawa first appearing in Chapter 2: "The Sage of the Forest: Saria", answering Ganondorf's call to guard the Forest Temple and strike down the Hero of Time. When Link and Mido walk by a painting of Ganondorf, Phantom Ganon attacks. Despite a good fight, Phantom Ganon is defeated when Mido throws Link the Bow, defeating the specter of the King of Evil and releasing Saria from the painting.
Phantom Ganon
Phantom Ganons are recurring Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series.
Names in the American English canon
| Name | Phantom Ganon |
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| Name | No name is given |
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No name is given |
Characteristics
Ocarina of Time
Phantom Ganon
It's an evil ghost of the Forest Temple! He comes out of one of the pictures.
Answer his magic attack with an attack of your own!
Phantom Ganon
He's an evil ghost of the Forest Temple! He came out of one of the pictures.
Answer his magic attack with an attack of your own!
In Ocarina of Time, Phantom Ganon is the Boss of the Forest Temple.[5] Once the battle starts, Phantom Ganon jumps into one of the six paintings around the room. Afterwards, it and two replicas will ride to the front of three paintings. The real one can be spotted by its lighter color. A purple vortex then appears revealing the real Phantom Ganon.[12] As Phantom Ganon jumps out of the painting, Link can shoot it with the Fairy Bow. If the Arrow misses or is delayed, it summons an electric ball on the ground that scatters across the platform. This can be avoided by standing on one of the Triforce images on each corner of the platform. After three shots, Phantom Ganon leaves its horse, starting the second part of the battle.
Phantom Ganon now attacks by shooting an energy ball from its staff at Link while hovering over the ground. Link can hit the ball back with the Master Sword or a Bottle. After enough hits, Phantom Ganon falls to the ground paralyzed, where it can be hit multiple times with the Master Sword. When its health is halved, Phantom Ganon can also attack by twirling his staff a few times and then charging at Link, dealing three hearts of damage. Once defeated, he is banished to the gap between dimensions by Ganondorf[13] and Link receives a Heart Container as well as the Forest Medallion.
The Wind Waker
Effective Weapons: Light Arrows, Master Sword
This is a phantom that Ganondorf created in his own likeness. Use your sword to knock back the balls of magic that he hurls, then attack him when he's stunned.
Actually, you can also use empty bottles to deflect his magic attacks.
In The Wind Waker, Phantom Ganon appears in the Forsaken Fortress and in Ganon's Castle.[14] It must be defeated by reflecting its blue orbs with the Sword or an empty Bottle.[15][14] Once hit by a reflected attack, Link can attack Phantom Ganon with his Sword. He can also attack it by intercepting its Sword attacks. After defeating Phantom Ganon in the Forsaken Fortress, Link receives the Skull Hammer.[16]
During its fight in Ganon's Castle, Phantom Ganon is accompanied by four illusions of itself. It now also attacks by throwing dark energy balls, which splits into a group of small bursts of energy flying towards Link. These can be sent back at it with a Spin Attack. After just one hit, Phantom Ganon disappears, leaving its Sword behind with the handle pointing at the door Link must open to advance.[17] Once the Light Arrows are found, they must be shot at Phantom Ganon once stunned in order to finally defeat it.
Link can grab Phantom Ganon's Sword to attack; however, it must be held with both hands, leaving Link unable to use his Shield. After defeating Phantom Ganon in Ganon's Castle's labyrinth, Link must throw its Sword at the brick wall to gain access to the top of the Tower.[18]
Four Swords Adventures
In Four Swords Adventures, Phantom Ganon first appears as the boss of Hyrule Castle. In order to defeat it, the Links must hit its energy balls back and forth with the Sword. Once stunned, it is vulnerable to slashes from the Sword. Phantom Ganon appears once again as the boss of the Temple of Darkness; however, it now summons clones to its aid. The real Phantom Ganon will throw green orbs that can be hit back, while the clones throw white balls that break when hit with the Sword.
Breath of the Wild
Related Quests
| Divine Beast Vah Medoh | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Divine Beast Vah Medoh | |
| Divine Beast Vah Naboris | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Divine Beast Vah Naboris | |
| Divine Beast Vah Rudania | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Divine Beast Vah Rudania | |
| Divine Beast Vah Ruta | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Divine Beast Vah Ruta | |
| EX Champion Daruk's Song | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
EX Champion Daruk's Song | |
| EX Champion Mipha's Song | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
EX Champion Mipha's Song | |
| EX Champion Revali's Song | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
EX Champion Revali's Song | |
| EX Champion Urbosa's Song | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
EX Champion Urbosa's Song | |
| Divine Beast Vah Medoh | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Divine Beast Vah Medoh | |
| Divine Beast Vah Naboris | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Divine Beast Vah Naboris | |
| Divine Beast Vah Rudania | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Divine Beast Vah Rudania | |
| Divine Beast Vah Ruta | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Divine Beast Vah Ruta | |
| EX Champion Daruk's Song | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
EX Champion Daruk's Song | |
| EX Champion Mipha's Song | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
EX Champion Mipha's Song | |
| EX Champion Revali's Song | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
EX Champion Revali's Song | |
| EX Champion Urbosa's Song | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
EX Champion Urbosa's Song | |
In Breath of the Wild, Windblight Ganon, Thunderblight Ganon, Fireblight Ganon, and Waterblight Ganon are all collectively known as Phantom Ganons.[9] They are Calamity Ganon's creations that he sent out to the Divine Beasts, resulting in the death of the Champions.[19][20][21][22] When Link tries to activate the Main Control Unit of a Divine Beast, these Phantom Ganons will appear, and they must be defeated in order to continue.[23][24][25][26] When Link is victorious, a Heart Container will drop, and he will have access to the Main Control Unit.
Link can also dress up as the Phantom himself with the Phantom Ganon Set after completing the "EX Treasure: Dark Armor" Side Quest, which is exclusive to The Master Trials Downloadable Content Pack. The Phantom Ganon Set is comprised of the Phantom Ganon Skull, Phantom Ganon Armor, and Phantom Ganon Greaves. It is rumored that some believe this Armor Set is possessed by a dark entity resembling the Great King of Evil himself.[27][28][29][30] Each piece of the set grants Stealth Up and has the same set bonus as the Radiant Set, increasing the attack power of the Bokoblin Arm, Moblin Arm, and Lizalfos Arm bone Weapons. The Phantom Ganon Set also disguises Link from all Stal enemies, save for Stalnox and Cursed Enemies.
Tears of the Kingdom
Related Quests
| Crisis at Hyrule Castle | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Crisis at Hyrule Castle | |
| Trail of the Master Sword | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Trail of the Master Sword | |
| Crisis at Hyrule Castle | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Crisis at Hyrule Castle | |
| Trail of the Master Sword | ||||
| Main Quest | ||||
Trail of the Master Sword | |
Ganondorf utilizes Phantom Ganons disguised as Zelda to sow confusion across Hyrule. Two waves of Phantom Ganons (a set of three followed by a set of five) are fought inside the Sanctum at Hyrule Castle during the Main Quest as a Boss. A Phantom Ganon also appears when entering the insides of the Great Deku Tree in the Korok Forest. If a Gloom Spawn is defeated, a Phantom Ganon will appear where the last arm is slain immediately afterwards. In the distant past, Ganondorf used a Phantom Ganon disguised as Zelda to distract Queen Sonia so that he could sneak up on her and kill her.
Phantom Ganons can be equipped with a Gloom Sword, Gloom Club, or Gloom Spear, as well as a Demon King's Bow. While wielding a Gloom Club, they are capable of kicking Link. In between attacks, they will jump backwards and kick at Link if he is close to them. At low health, they will begin spreading Gloom around them to drain Link's maximum health and reduce his room to maneuver. When defeated, they will drop their Weapons and Dark Clumps. If they spot Link in a location they cannot reach, they will equip Demon King's Bows to attack from a distance. Attacks from a Phantom Ganon's melee Weapon or the Demon King's Bow will destroy any Zonai Devices they come into contact with.
The Phantom Ganons that appear from the Gloom Spawn are different from those at Hyrule Castle:
- Only one Phantom Ganon appears when a Gloom Spawn is defeated.
- If a Phantom Ganon loses sight of Link for a certain amount of time, it will perform a gloom spread attack.
- They cannot hear Link's noises (dashing, whistling, swinging a melee weapon, etc.). The same applies to the Gloom spawn.
Other Appearances
Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Phantom Ganon appears as a Sticker.
Sticker Information
| Sticker | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
|---|---|---|---|
Phantom Ganon |
Ocarina of Time | [Darkness] - Attack +40 |
Hyrule Warriors Legends
In Hyrule Warriors Legends, Phantom Ganon appears as a Giant Boss, and as the main villain of the Wind Waker series of Scenarios in Legend Mode. He had stolen Cia's dark magic and the Triforce of Power from Lana, creating a new dimensional rift that summons the world from the Era of the Great Sea. He is eventually defeated by Link, Lana, Tetra, King Daphnes, and Cia.
In battle, Phantom Ganon wields his sword, which he uses for various spin attacks. He is able to vanish and reappear closer to enemy Warriors for a surprise spin attack, or alternately to create copies of himself to surround and attack the Warrior. His projectile attacks consist of raising both of his arms to create many homing energy balls, or to simply create a single white energy ball. The latter can be used to expose his Weak Point Gauge if bounced back at him by striking it. Phantom Ganon has no specific weakness to any item, and the only way to damage him is by reflecting his own attacks at him.
After his health has been reduced to about half, he summons a second sword and switches his battle style to melee, using the two blades to violently hack at the enemy Warrior. He also lowers his hovering altitude, making himself reachable to attack, but will always shield himself similarly to The Wind Waker Ganondorf if attacked at the front or the sides. His backside, however, will become vulnerable to attack. After striking his back enough times, he will fall to the ground, exposing his Weak Point Gauge.
When defeated, Phantom Ganon will occasionally drop his Cape as a silver Material, and rarely, his Sword as a gold Material.
Age of Imprisonment
Ganondorf makes use of Phantom Ganons to infiltrate both Hyrule Castle and Mineru's research stations in the Depths. One Phantom Ganon finds the Forbidden Construct beneath Tobio's Hollow and imbues it with Gloom. However, the Construct quickly absorbs the entire essence of the Phantom Ganon within itself as it awakens, destroying the Phantom Ganon double. Not particularly perturbed by this unexpected development, Ganondorf then used Monster Parts to create a second Phantom Ganon, which he successfully used in his plan to assassinate Queen Sonia.
After becoming the Demon King, Ganondorf makes Phantom Ganon copies of his Demon King form to fight for him in the Depths. The first encounter against these new Phantom Ganons occurs during the Scenario "Purging the Shadows". Later, the Warriors encounter more Phantom Ganons during "The Demon King, Ensnared".
Following the release of the Version 1.0.3 update, after completing the main story, additional Phantom Ganons can be met as part of the Phantom Ganon Appearance mechanic.
Before becoming the Demon King, the Phantom Ganons resemble Ganondorf's future shriveled form, while the Phantom Ganons he creates with his Secret Stone of Darkness instead resemble his Demon King form.
Trivia
- In The Wind Waker, the Hylian script on Phantom Ganon's Sword reads "Zubora Gabora", the names of the blacksmiths who forge Link's Kokiri Sword in Majora's Mask.
- The Wall Merging ability from A Link Between Worlds was inspired by Phantom Ganon from Ocarina of Time, who also has the ability to enter walls through paintings.[31]
- In addition, his capturing of Saria in a painting would later be the main power of Yuga, Ganon's Lorulean counterpart.
- Although Phantom Ganon himself does not appear, a concept art for Ganondorf in the Oracle games is described as representing "Ganondorf's phantom."[32]
- Prior to Version 1.1.2 of Tears of the Kingdom, if Link shoots two consecutive Arrows at Phantom Ganon's head between its attacks whilst he is not airborne, the second Arrow will not deal damage. The block or temporary invincibility is indicated by blue sparks. This was fixed on Version 1.1.2 (or prior), where it will always take damage from head shots.[verification needed]
Nomenclature
| Language | Names | Meanings |
|---|---|---|
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| 幻影加侬 (Huànyǐng Jiānóng) (TotKTears of the Kingdom) | ||
| 幻影加儂 (Huànyǐng Jiānóng) (TotKTears of the Kingdom) | ||
| Fantoom-Ganon (TotKTears of the Kingdom)[36] | Same as English. | |
| Fantôme de Ganon (TotKTears of the Kingdom) | ||
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| Phantom-Ganon (TWWThe Wind Waker | TotKTears of the Kingdom)[41] | ||
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| 팬텀 가논 (Paenteom Ganon) (TotKTears of the Kingdom) | ||
| Ganon fantasma (TotKTears of the Kingdom | HWDEHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)[45][46] | ||
| Ganon fantasma (TWWThe Wind Waker | TotKTears of the Kingdom)[47][48] | ||
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Other Names
| Name | Phantom Ganondorf[49] |
|---|---|
| Applies to | |
| Source | |
| Superseded by |
| Name | Applies to | Source | Superseded by |
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Phantom Ganondorf[49] |
Gallery
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Ocarina of Time
Phantom Ganon's introduction -
Ocarina of Time
Phantom Ganon being defeated -
Ocarina of Time
Phantom Ganon's mask -
Ocarina of Time 3D
Phantom Ganon -
The Wind Waker
Phantom Ganon after being defeated by a Light Arrow -
The Wind Waker
Phantom Ganon's Sword -
Four Swords Adventures
The Links fighting Phantom Ganon -
Breath of the Wild
Concept art of the Phantom Ganon Set -
Tears of the Kingdom
A Phantom Ganon during the Demon King Ganondorf fight -
Tears of the Kingdom
Phantom Ganon's introduction -
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Phantom Ganon artwork -
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Phantom Ganon Mini Map icon -
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Phantom Ganon Adventure Mode icon -
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Phantom Ganon icon -
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Phantom Ganon Mini Map icon -
Age of Imprisonment
Phantom Ganon's introduction
See Also
References
- ↑
Evil Spirit from Beyond
— Game Screen (Ocarina of Time)
PHANTOM GANON - ↑
The Demon King's Phantom Saboteur
— Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
Phantom Ganon - ↑
Scourge of the Deku Tree
— Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
Phantom Ganon - ↑ 4.0 4.1
The Demon King's Phantom Saboteur
— Game Screen (Age of Imprisonment)
Phantom Ganon - ↑
This is a phantom that Ganondorf created in his own likeness. Use your sword to knock back the balls of magic that he hurls, then attack him when he's stunned.
— Figurine (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Though it may walk on two legs, this creature is undeniably monstrous in appearance. A sinister aura permeates the air around it. You know little of its attributes or behavior, but its strength and weapon mastery make it a formidable foe. It was first sighted after the Upheaval. Its identity and origins are shrouded in mystery.
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 197 (OoTOcarina of Time | OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D | TWWThe Wind Waker | TWWHDThe Wind Waker HD | FSAFour Swords Adventures)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 80
- ↑
Phantom Ganon
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Phantom Ganon
— Battlefield Info (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition) - ↑
Hey kid, you did quite well... It looks like you may be gaining some slight skill... But you have defeated only my phantom... When you fight the real me, it won't be so easy! What a worthless creation that ghost was! I will banish it to the gap between dimensions!!
— Ganondorf (Ocarina of Time)Hey, kid, you did quite well... It looks like you may be gaining some slight skill... But you have defeated only my phantom... When you fight the real me, it won't be so easy! What a worthless creation that ghost was! I will banish it to the gap between dimensions!
— Ganondorf (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑ 14.0 14.1 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 33
- ↑
To defeat Phantom Ganon, swing your sword so it hits the ball of magic and sends it back at Phantom Ganon, who knocks it back at you. It's like a tennis game-keep returning Phantom Ganon's shots until he misses and is stunned by his own attack.
(The Wind Waker manual, pg. 79) - ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 79
- ↑
The sword-hilts of my servants who lurk deep in the darkness shall be the guideposts that point to me.
— Stone in Ganon's Tower (The Wind Waker) - ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 119
- ↑
Watch yourself now! That ugly pain in the crag is Ganon's handiwork. Thing got the best of my a hundred years ago.
— Daruk (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Please take care. That...thing is one of Ganon's creations. I put up as much of a fight as I could, but it proved to be my demise 100 years ago...
— Mipha (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Good luck! That thing is one of Ganon's own, and it plays dirty! It defeated me 100 years ago... but only because I was winging it.
— Revali (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Stay on your edge, Link! This formidable adversary was made by Ganon and brought me to a warrior's demise 100 years ago.
— Urbosa (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Good luck, little guy! Go get 'im!
— Daruk (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Regardless...I believe that you are well prepared for this moment. I have faith in you!
— Mipha (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I can't believe I'm actually saying this... But you must avenge me, Link!
— Revali (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Do not allow this to be your end. Fight for your life...and its death!
— Urbosa (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 191
- ↑
Phantom Ganon Skull
— Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
Some believe this eerie headgear is inspirited by a dark entity resembling the Great King of Evil himself. It's a rather rare find. - ↑
Phantom Ganon Armor
— Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
Some believe this armor is inspirited by a dark entity resembling the Great King of Evil himself. It's a rather rare find. - ↑
Phantom Ganon Greaves
— Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
Some believe these greaves are inspirited by a dark entity resembling the Great King of Evil himself. They're a rather rare find. - ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 302
- ↑
A design sketch depicting Ganondorf’s phantom. Ganondorf never appears in the Oracle series, however. Only his beast form, Ganon, is seen.
(Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 169) - ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 145
- ↑
ファントムガノン
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
生息場所 魔獣島
有効武器 光の矢、マスターソード - ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 95
- ↑
Fantoom-Ganon
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Ganon spectral
— Navi (Ocarina of Time 3D)
Attaque-le lorsqu'il sort des tableaux ! Fais attention aux illusions ! - ↑
Ganon spectral
— Game Screen (Ocarina of Time 3D)
Esprit maléfique de l'au-delà - ↑
Fantôme de Ganon
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Lieu de résidence: Forteresse Maudite.
Armes efficaces: Flèche de Lumière, Excalibur. - ↑
Fantôme de Ganon
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, European French version) - ↑
Phantom-Ganon
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Heimat: Die Verwunschene Bastion
Wirksame Waffe: Lichtpfeile, Master-Schwert - ↑ 42.0 42.1
Spettro Ganon - Spirito del male
— N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian version) - ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 197
- ↑
Spettroganon
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Habitat: Fortezza dei Demoni.
Vulnerabile: alle Frecce della Luce, alla Spada Suprema. - ↑
Ganon fantasma
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, Latin American Spanish version) - ↑
Ganon fantasma
— Battlefield Info (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Latin American Spanish version) - ↑
Ganon fantasma
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Hábitat: Isla del Diablo
Armas efectivas: Flechas de luz [...] Espada maestra - ↑
Ganon fantasma
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, European Spanish version) - ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 101
- Demons
- Ghost Enemies
- Giant Bosses
- Powerful Enemies
- Spear Enemies
- Swordsmen
- Bosses
- Sub-Bosses
- Bosses in Ocarina of Time
- Bosses in Ocarina of Time 3D
- Sub-Bosses in The Wind Waker
- Sub-Bosses in The Wind Waker HD
- Bosses in Four Swords Adventures
- Bosses in Tears of the Kingdom
- Bosses in Age of Imprisonment
- Bosses in Hyrule Warriors Legends
- Bosses in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition