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* ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'': Pariah Dark is the ancient king of the Ghost Zone, commanding an army of skeletal warriors. When re-awoken by Vlad Plasmius, he kicked every other ghost out to reclaim his territory and then attacked Amity Park. Danny was only able to properly defeat him when he could steal his crown, the source of his power.
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* ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'': Pariah Dark is the ancient king of the Ghost Zone, commanding an army of skeletal warriors. with the Fright Knight serving as his general. When re-awoken re-awakened by Vlad Plasmius, he Pariah Dark kicked every other ghost out to reclaim his territory and then attacked led a ghostly invasion of Amity Park. Danny was only able to properly defeat him when he could steal his crown, the source of his power.
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* ''Franchise/TouhouProject'': [[PrincessesRule Princess]] Yuyuko Saigyouji is a CuteGhostGirl and the ruler of the Netherworld, the realm of ghosts and phantoms.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheGhostAndMollyMcGee'' has the Chairman, a cloaked figure who never speaks and runs the ghost council with an iron fist. Come the season one finale [[spoiler:he's defeated by Molly and replaced by Scratch]].
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* ''Literature/PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians'': While not a ghost himself, [[IneffectualLoner Nico di Angelo]] is known in the Underworld as the Ghost King after taking the title from [[OurGhostsAreDifferent Minos]] in ''Battle of the Labyrinth''.
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* ''Fanfic/{{Mortified}}'': The ruler of the Ghost Zone is considered to be the Ghost King (or Queen). Their job is to act as both a stabilizing agent for the Ghost Zone itself, and as an actual administrator for the Ghost Zone's inhabitants. Prior to the story, Pariah Dark was the last Ghost King, only for Ereshkigal to revoke his right to rule after he fell to madness and was locked away in the Sarcophagus of Forever Sleep. [[spoiler:She promptly chooses Danny to succeed him, and a significant portion of the story is dedicated to preparing Danny for the role]].
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* ''Franchise/MagicTheGathering'': : [[https://scryfall.com/card/khc/82/brago-king-eternal Brago, King Eternal]], is a Spirit Noble legendary creature. Whenever he manages to hit an opponent, he can make your non-land permanents "ethereal" (they leave play momentarily). The card's art leaves no doubt on him being both a king and a ghost.
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* ''Franchise/MagicTheGathering'': : [[https://scryfall.com/card/khc/82/brago-king-eternal Brago, King Eternal]], is a Spirit Noble legendary creature. Whenever he manages to hit an opponent, he can make your non-land permanents "ethereal" (they leave play momentarily). The card's art leaves no doubt on him being both a king and a ghost.
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* Brago, King Eternal from ''Franchise/MagicTheGathering'', is a Spirit Noble legendary creature. Whenever he manages to hit an opponent, he can make your non-land permanents "ethereal" (they leave play momentarily). The card's art leaves no doubt on him being both a king and a ghost.
* Pumpking the King of Ghosts from ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' is a Level 6 monstrous pumpkin king with one eye and vine tentacles, and he is the signature card of "Ghost" Kotsuzuka/Bonz. In the anime, it increases Zombie monsters' attack at the start of each standby phase but in the card game, its own ATK and DEF increases so long as Castle of Dark Illusions is face-up in the field for four turns.
* Pumpking the King of Ghosts from ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' is a Level 6 monstrous pumpkin king with one eye and vine tentacles, and he is the signature card of "Ghost" Kotsuzuka/Bonz. In the anime, it increases Zombie monsters' attack at the start of each standby phase but in the card game, its own ATK and DEF increases so long as Castle of Dark Illusions is face-up in the field for four turns.
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* ''Franchise/MagicTheGathering'': : [[https://scryfall.com/card/khc/82/brago-king-eternal Brago, King Eternal from ''Franchise/MagicTheGathering'', Eternal]], is a Spirit Noble legendary creature. Whenever he manages to hit an opponent, he can make your non-land permanents "ethereal" (they leave play momentarily). The card's art leaves no doubt on him being both a king and a ghost.
* ''Franchise/YuGiOh'': Pumpking the King of Ghostsfrom ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' is a Level 6 monstrous pumpkin king with one eye and vine tentacles, and he is the signature card of "Ghost" Kotsuzuka/Bonz. In the anime, it increases Zombie monsters' attack at the start of each standby phase but in the card game, its own ATK and DEF increases so long as Castle of Dark Illusions is face-up in the field for four turns.
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* Ghost Kings are a common quest enemy in ''VideoGame/RealmOfTheMadGod'', and they must be defeated as part of completing the realm. As for their authority, they summon spectral archers to defend themselves and are invulnerable while they're alive. Septavius the Ghost God utilizes a similar mechanic, re-summoning his minions near the end of his fight, and his sway over ghostkind is to the extent that he has his own dungeon (the Undead Lair) for himself and his ghostly subjects.
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* ''VideoGame/RealmOfTheMadGod'': Ghost Kings are a common quest enemy in ''VideoGame/RealmOfTheMadGod'', enemy, and they must be defeated as part of completing the realm. As for their authority, they summon spectral archers to defend themselves and are invulnerable while they're alive. Septavius the Ghost God utilizes a similar mechanic, re-summoning his minions near the end of his fight, and his sway over ghostkind is to the extent that he has his own dungeon (the Undead Lair) for himself and his ghostly subjects.
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* The ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' franchise has King Boo, who is the BigBad of the ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' games and rules over all boos, a race of ghosts, and is one himself. He has no problem with brainwashing other ghosts to serve him, as well. Although, he'll occasionally [[GoKartingWithBowser join a kart race or two]]. Lady Bow of ''VideoGame/PaperMario64'' also seems to be a sort of "ghost noble."
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* In ''WesternAnimation/PacManAndTheGhostlyAdventures'', Lord Betrayus is the leader of the Ghost World.
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* ''Literature/TheLegendOfDrizzt'': Zigzagged with The Ghost King in ''Literature/{{Transitions}}'', a [[MindHive hybrid]] of the [[{{Dracolich}} undead red dragon]] Hephaestus, the seven liches from Crenshinbon, and the ghost of the illthidlid, Yharaskirk, as although partly ghosts still has the physical body of the dragon. In a reference to the [[VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} Lich King]], upon the defeat of the Ghost King, [[spoiler: Cadderly is forced to become the new Ghost King, a benevolent one that guards the rift between life and death that his predecessor created.]]
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* ''Literature/TheLegendOfDrizzt'': Zigzagged with The Ghost King in ''Literature/{{Transitions}}'', a [[MindHive hybrid]] of the [[{{Dracolich}} undead red dragon]] Hephaestus, the seven liches from Crenshinbon, and the ghost of the illthidlid, Yharaskirk, as although the ghosts partly ghosts still has have the physical body of the dragon. In a reference to the [[VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} Lich King]], upon the defeat of the Ghost King, [[spoiler: Cadderly [[spoiler:Cadderly is forced to become the new Ghost King, a benevolent one that guards the rift between life and death that his predecessor created.]]
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* Pumpking the King of Ghost from ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' is a Level 6 monstrous pumpkin king with one eye and vine tentacles, and is the signature card of "Ghost" Kotsuzuka/Bonz. In the anime, it increases Zombie monsters' attack at the start of each standby phase but in the card game, its own ATK and DEF increases so long as Castle of Dark Illusions is face-up in the field for four turns.
* Brago, King Eternal from ''Franchise/MagicTheGathering'' is a Spirit Noble legendary creature. Whenever he manages to hit an opponent, he can make your non-land permanents "ethereal" (they leave play momentarily). The card's art leaves no doubt on him being both a king and a ghost.
* Brago, King Eternal from ''Franchise/MagicTheGathering'' is a Spirit Noble legendary creature. Whenever he manages to hit an opponent, he can make your non-land permanents "ethereal" (they leave play momentarily). The card's art leaves no doubt on him being both a king and a ghost.
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* ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2'': In the Death Chamber, Knuckles the Echidna faces the colossal ghost known as King Boom Boo, also known as the King of Ghosts. As his name implies, he's the [[KingMook king of Boos and Boom Boos]]. To defeat him, Knuckles is required to open the hatches above through the use of hourglasses, allowing [[WeakenedByTheLight the sunlight to weaken him]], undig him when he tries to retreat, and then strike him when he's vulnerable.
* The ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' franchise has King Boo, who is the BigBad of the ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' games and rules over all boos, a race of ghosts, and is one himself. He has no problem with brainwashing other ghosts to serve him as well. Tough he'll ocasionally [[GoKartingWithBowser join a kart race or two]]. Lady Bow of ''VideoGame/PaperMario64'' also seems to be a sort of "ghost noble."
* Ghost Kings are a common quest enemy in ''VideoGame/RealmOfTheMadGod'', and must be defeated as part of completing the realm. As for their authority, they summon spectral archers to defend themselves, and are invulnerable while they're alive. Septavius the Ghost God utilizes a similar mechanic, resummoning his minions near the end of his fight, and his sway over ghostkind is to the extent that he has his own dungeon (the Undead Lair) for himself and his ghostly subjects.
* The ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' franchise has King Boo, who is the BigBad of the ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' games and rules over all boos, a race of ghosts, and is one himself. He has no problem with brainwashing other ghosts to serve him as well. Tough he'll ocasionally [[GoKartingWithBowser join a kart race or two]]. Lady Bow of ''VideoGame/PaperMario64'' also seems to be a sort of "ghost noble."
* Ghost Kings are a common quest enemy in ''VideoGame/RealmOfTheMadGod'', and must be defeated as part of completing the realm. As for their authority, they summon spectral archers to defend themselves, and are invulnerable while they're alive. Septavius the Ghost God utilizes a similar mechanic, resummoning his minions near the end of his fight, and his sway over ghostkind is to the extent that he has his own dungeon (the Undead Lair) for himself and his ghostly subjects.
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* Ghost Kings are a common quest enemy in ''VideoGame/RealmOfTheMadGod'', and they must be defeated as part of completing the realm. As for their authority, they summon spectral archers to defend themselves and are invulnerable while they're alive. Septavius the Ghost God utilizes a similar mechanic, re-summoning his minions near the end of his fight, and his sway over ghostkind is to the extent that he has his own dungeon (the Undead Lair) for himself and his ghostly subjects.
* ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2'': In the Death Chamber, Knuckles the Echidna faces the colossal ghost known as King Boom Boo, also known as the King of Ghosts. As his name implies, he's the [[KingMook king of Boos and Boom Boos]]. To defeat him, Knuckles is required to open the hatches above through the use of hourglasses, allowing [[WeakenedByTheLight the sunlight to weakenhim]], undig him him]] when he tries to retreat, and then strike him when he's vulnerable.
* The ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' franchise has King Boo, who is the BigBad of the ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' games and rules over all boos, a race of ghosts, and is one himself. He has no problem with brainwashing other ghosts to servehim him, as well. Tough Although, he'll ocasionally occasionally [[GoKartingWithBowser join a kart race or two]]. Lady Bow of ''VideoGame/PaperMario64'' also seems to be a sort of "ghost noble."
* Ghost Kings are a common quest enemy in ''VideoGame/RealmOfTheMadGod'', and must be defeated as part of completing the realm. As for their authority, they summon spectral archers to defend themselves, and are invulnerable while they're alive. Septavius the Ghost God utilizes a similar mechanic, resummoning his minions near the end of his fight, and his sway over ghostkind is to the extent that he has his own dungeon (the Undead Lair) for himself and his ghostly subjects."
* ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2'': In the Death Chamber, Knuckles the Echidna faces the colossal ghost known as King Boom Boo, also known as the King of Ghosts. As his name implies, he's the [[KingMook king of Boos and Boom Boos]]. To defeat him, Knuckles is required to open the hatches above through the use of hourglasses, allowing [[WeakenedByTheLight the sunlight to weaken
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* Ghost Kings are a common quest enemy in ''VideoGame/RealmOfTheMadGod'', and must be defeated as part of completing the realm. As for their authority, they summon spectral archers to defend themselves, and are invulnerable while they're alive. Septavius the Ghost God utilizes a similar mechanic, resummoning his minions near the end of his fight, and his sway over ghostkind is to the extent that he has his own dungeon (the Undead Lair) for himself and his ghostly subjects.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Beetlejuice}}'' has the ghostly Prince Vince, ruler of the Netherworld.
* ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'': Pariah Dark is the ancient king of the Ghost Zone, commanding an army of skeletal warriors. When re-awoken by Vlad Plasmius, he kicked every other ghost out to reclaim histerritory, territory and then attacked Amity Park. Danny was only able to properly defeat him when he could steal his crown, the source of his power.
* ''WesternAnimation/FilmationsGhostbusters'' has a few beings who fancy themselves as this. Chief among them is Prime Evil, as well as a few backwater Ghost Kings such as Corpulon (an {{Expy}} of [[Franchise/StarWars Jabba the Hutt]]).
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* ''WesternAnimation/FilmationsGhostbusters'' has a few beings who fancy themselves as this. Chief among them is Prime Evil, as well as a few backwater Ghost Kings such as Corpulon (an {{Expy}} of [[Franchise/StarWars Jabba the Hutt]]).
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* Pumpking the King of Ghost from ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' is a Level 6 monstrous pumpkin king with one eye and vine tentacles, and is the signature card of "Ghost" Kotsuzuka/Bonz. In the anime, it increases Zombie monsters' attack at the start of each standby phase but in the card game, its own attack and defense increases so long as Castle of Dark Illusions is face-up in the field for four turns.
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* ''Anime/DigimonAdventure'': In episode 10, the village consisting of Bakemon are serving their grand master that is also a Bakemon, but stronger and much bigger.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters'' had to face off a few times against Ghostmaster, an extremely powerful ghost who, [[MeaningfulName as his name indicated]], ruled over a large number of lesser ghosts.
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The Ghost King is a character that...well, rules over other ghosts and is a ghost themselves. They will usually, but not always, be an evil-aligned character.
They can have minions that are TheUndead and are sometimes ancient and powerful beings. Bonus points if they happen to be TheDreaded and/or are particularly nasty and horrifying.
For governments ruled by undead beings, see TheNecrocracy.
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* ''Fanfic/DungeonKeeperAmi'': Emperor [[spoiler:Zarekos, who revives as]] a ghost whose minions are majority ghosts, with a minority of vampires.
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[[folder:Films - Live Action]]
* ''Film/TheReturnOfTheKing'': Facing Sauron's massive army marching on Minas Tirith, Aragorn seeks aid from the Army of the Dead (ghost knights who were cursed by Aragorn's ancestor Isildur for failing to fight alongside him after swearing to). Their King challenges Aragorn but is subdued by Aragorn's sword, and afterward swears fealty to him.
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[[folder:Literature]]
*''Literature/TheLegendOfDrizzt'': Zigzagged with The Ghost King in ''Literature/{{Transitions}}'', a [[MindHive hybrid]] of the [[{{Dracolich}} undead red dragon]] Hephaestus, the seven liches from Crenshinbon, and the ghost of the illthidlid, Yharaskirk, as although partly ghosts still has the physical body of the dragon. In a reference to the [[VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} Lich King]], upon the defeat of the Ghost King, [[spoiler: Cadderly is forced to become the new Ghost King, a benevolent one that guards the rift between life and death that his predecessor created.]]
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[[folder:Tabletop Games]]
* Pumpking the King of Ghost from ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' is a Level 6 monstrous pumpkin king with one eye and vine tentacles, and is the signature card of "Ghost" Kotsuzuka/Bonz. In the anime, it increases Zombie monsters' attack at the start of each standby phase but in the card game, its own attack and defense increases so long as Castle of Dark Illusions is face-up in the field for four turns.
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[[folder:Video Games]]
* ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2'': In the Death Chamber, Knuckles the Echidna faces the colossal ghost known as King Boom Boo, also known as the King of Ghosts. As his name implies, he's the [[KingMook king of Boos and Boom Boos]]. To defeat him, Knuckles is required to open the hatches above through the use of hourglasses, allowing [[WeakenedByTheLight the sunlight to weaken him]], undig him when he tries to retreat, and then strike him when he's vulnerable.
* The ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' franchise has King Boo, who is the BigBad of the ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' games and rules over all boos, a race of ghosts, and is one himself. He has no problem with brainwashing other ghosts to serve him as well.
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[[folder:Western Animation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'': Pariah Dark is the ancient king of the Ghost Zone, commanding an army of skeletal warriors. When re-awoken by Vlad Plasmius, he kicked every other ghost out to reclaim his territory, and then attacked Amity Park. Danny was only able to properly defeat him when he could steal his crown, the source of his power.
* In Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, Lord Betrayus is the leader of the Ghost World.
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The Ghost King is a character that...well, rules over other ghosts and is a ghost themselves. They will usually, but not always, be an evil-aligned character.
They can have minions that are TheUndead and are sometimes ancient and powerful beings. Bonus points if they happen to be TheDreaded and/or are particularly nasty and horrifying.
For governments ruled by undead beings, see TheNecrocracy.
This is a {{Subtrope}} of GhastlyGhost.
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[[folder:Anime and Manga]]
* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'': Subverted with the Soul King. Despite what his name implies, he does not govern Soul Society. [[spoiler:His actual purpose is to regulate the flow of souls into and out of Soul Society and keep the flow stable. Without the Soul King, the balance is lost and Soul Society, as well as the Dangai, Hueco Mundo, and the Human World, will all collapse into one. According to Yhwach, this results in the unification of life and death and the creation of a world without the fear of death]].
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[[folder:Fan Works]]
* ''Fanfic/DungeonKeeperAmi'': Emperor [[spoiler:Zarekos, who revives as]] a ghost whose minions are majority ghosts, with a minority of vampires.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Films - Live Action]]
* ''Film/TheReturnOfTheKing'': Facing Sauron's massive army marching on Minas Tirith, Aragorn seeks aid from the Army of the Dead (ghost knights who were cursed by Aragorn's ancestor Isildur for failing to fight alongside him after swearing to). Their King challenges Aragorn but is subdued by Aragorn's sword, and afterward swears fealty to him.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Literature]]
*''Literature/TheLegendOfDrizzt'': Zigzagged with The Ghost King in ''Literature/{{Transitions}}'', a [[MindHive hybrid]] of the [[{{Dracolich}} undead red dragon]] Hephaestus, the seven liches from Crenshinbon, and the ghost of the illthidlid, Yharaskirk, as although partly ghosts still has the physical body of the dragon. In a reference to the [[VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} Lich King]], upon the defeat of the Ghost King, [[spoiler: Cadderly is forced to become the new Ghost King, a benevolent one that guards the rift between life and death that his predecessor created.]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tabletop Games]]
* Pumpking the King of Ghost from ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' is a Level 6 monstrous pumpkin king with one eye and vine tentacles, and is the signature card of "Ghost" Kotsuzuka/Bonz. In the anime, it increases Zombie monsters' attack at the start of each standby phase but in the card game, its own attack and defense increases so long as Castle of Dark Illusions is face-up in the field for four turns.
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[[folder:Video Games]]
* ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2'': In the Death Chamber, Knuckles the Echidna faces the colossal ghost known as King Boom Boo, also known as the King of Ghosts. As his name implies, he's the [[KingMook king of Boos and Boom Boos]]. To defeat him, Knuckles is required to open the hatches above through the use of hourglasses, allowing [[WeakenedByTheLight the sunlight to weaken him]], undig him when he tries to retreat, and then strike him when he's vulnerable.
* The ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' franchise has King Boo, who is the BigBad of the ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' games and rules over all boos, a race of ghosts, and is one himself. He has no problem with brainwashing other ghosts to serve him as well.
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[[folder:Western Animation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'': Pariah Dark is the ancient king of the Ghost Zone, commanding an army of skeletal warriors. When re-awoken by Vlad Plasmius, he kicked every other ghost out to reclaim his territory, and then attacked Amity Park. Danny was only able to properly defeat him when he could steal his crown, the source of his power.
* In Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, Lord Betrayus is the leader of the Ghost World.
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