Poltergeist
CharacterPoltergeist lets Reiko Yanagi move things without laying a finger on them. Objects rise, hover and fly wherever she directs, and her control scales: rather than throwing items one at a time, she can drive an entire swarm of them at a single target.
Overview
Poltergeist is the Emitter Quirk belonging to Reiko Yanagi of Class 1-B, rated for long range. It grants telekinetic command over objects and people near her. Chapter 210 introduces the ability, and Episode 98 covers the same ground on screen. The name comes from folklore, where a poltergeist is a spirit said to shove physical objects around by unseen, supernatural means.
Mechanics
Anything within reach can be lifted and steered by thought alone, people included. Reiko handles the power with real precision, marshalling clouds of items at once to bury a target under a barrage. Her ceiling is measured in weight rather than count, sitting at roughly what one person weighs. Since bodies vary, pinning that figure to an average of 137 pounds, about 62 kilograms, is shaky at best. Whether any cap exists on the sheer number of objects she can hold at once has never been established.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quirk Poltergeist do?
Poltergeist is Reiko Yanagi's Emitter Quirk that lets her move objects and people telekinetically without touching them, directing entire clusters of items at once rather than just one at a time.
Who is the Poltergeist girl in My Hero Academia?
The Poltergeist girl is Reiko Yanagi, a Class 1-B student who first uses the Quirk in Chapter 210 of the manga and Episode 98 of the anime.
Is there a weight limit on what Poltergeist can lift?
Poltergeist's lifting capacity is measured by weight rather than object count, capped at roughly the weight of one person, estimated at about 137 pounds or 62 kilograms, though this figure is rough since people's weights vary.
Can anyone besides Reiko Yanagi use Poltergeist?
Neito Monoma has also been shown using Poltergeist, turning it against Izuku Midoriya during a fight.
How does Reiko Yanagi use Poltergeist in combat?
Reiko uses Poltergeist with real precision, marshalling clouds of objects at once to bury an opponent under a barrage of moving items.
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