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Ghostfreak (voiced by Steven Blum) is an Ectonurite (ecto playing on ectoplasm) from the planet Anur Phaetos (phaetos playing on phantom). The series is vague about the conditions of Anur Phaetos, aside from it being quite dark. Some urban legends claim it to be the source of galactic chaos, while others identify it as a dimensional realm instead of a planet. The planet has an anti-matter sun, and the Ectonurites have protoplasmic DNA apapted to it. Ectonurites seem to be part of a hive mind; as the species possesses a vast genetic memory, this mind is embedded into every strand of DNA and can be used to replicate that mind in its entirety.[13]

As an Ectonurite, Ghostfreak resembles a wraith-like genie, while the original version presented in the series is closer to a classic ghost. Ghostfreak has an exposed and upside-down skull for a head, a single eye, dark blue-gray skin, exposed bones on certain parts of his body, and blue claws. Beneath his skin is a mass of black and gray tentacles, which can either be used as extra appendages or to scare an opponent, the latter keeping with his name. In total darkness, these features become even more pronounced.[3] When first introduced, Ghostfreak has a second skin that gives him a primarily grey and white appearance while hiding his more frightening features, giving him his more ghost-like appearance.

In battle, Ghostfreak possesses a wide array of powers, the foremost among them being intangibility and invisibility. Being made of a variable-density protoplasm, Ghostfreak can alter his own body chemistry to pass through solid matter or allow light to pass through himself, becoming invisible. He can also make others intangible through physical contact.[3] As suggested by his appearance and name, Ghostfreak can levitate freely and his physiology allows him to survive without air.[3] Finally, Ectonurites also have psychic abilities such as telepathy and telekinesis, but the extent of these abilities remains unclear.[13] The episode "Ghostfreaked Out" shows the only example of this; Ghostfreak, from within the Omnitrix, causes several glass beakers to explode and causes other such minor chaos. He was also able to communicate with Ben telepathically, both through dreams and minor hallucinations.

Due to their perpetually nocturnal lifestyles, Ectonurites have developed into extremely photosensitive creatures. Intense light, especially sunlight, renders Ectonurites powerless and will cause them to combust with prolonged exposure.[13] The second skin on the original version nullifies this weakness, but has since been removed.

Ben first transformed into Ghostfreak in "Permanent Retirement" when he wanted to get away from his Aunt Vera. Starting at some point beyond that, Ben has had nightmares involving Zs'Skayr, making Ghostfreak one of the lesser-used forms. This version of Ghostfreak retained Zs'Skayr's personality. He originally made his way into the Omnitrix by merging with the Florauna whose DNA was being sampled for inclusion. After this he made his way through the Omnitrix, in an as yet unknown way, and eventually forced his way free in "Ghostfreaked Out" (this removed Ben's ability to use the form in the process). Ben regains the form in "Be Afraid of the Dark", but as a natural Ectonurite, not the sunlight-shielded version.

Description
Ghostfreak (voiced by Steven Blum) is an Ectonurite (ecto playing on ectoplasm) from the planet Anur Phaetos (phaetos playing on phantom). The series is vague about the conditions of Anur Phaetos, aside from it being quite dark. Some urban legends claim it to be the source of galactic chaos, while others identify it as a dimensional realm instead of a planet. The planet has an anti-matter sun, and the Ectonurites have protoplasmic DNA apapted to it. Ectonurites seem to be part of a hive mind; as the species possesses a vast genetic memory, this mind is embedded into every strand of DNA and can be used to replicate that mind in its entirety.[13]

As an Ectonurite, Ghostfreak resembles a wraith-like genie, while the original version presented in the series is closer to a classic ghost. Ghostfreak has an exposed and upside-down skull for a head, a single eye, dark blue-gray skin, exposed bones on certain parts of his body, and blue claws. Beneath his skin is a mass of black and gray tentacles, which can either be used as extra appendages or to scare an opponent, the latter keeping with his name. In total darkness, these features become even more pronounced.[3] When first introduced, Ghostfreak has a second skin that gives him a primarily grey and white appearance while hiding his more frightening features, giving him his more ghost-like appearance.

In battle, Ghostfreak possesses a wide array of powers, the foremost among them being intangibility and invisibility. Being made of a variable-density protoplasm, Ghostfreak can alter his own body chemistry to pass through solid matter or allow light to pass through himself, becoming invisible. He can also make others intangible through physical contact.[3] As suggested by his appearance and name, Ghostfreak can levitate freely and his physiology allows him to survive without air.[3] Finally, Ectonurites also have psychic abilities such as telepathy and telekinesis, but the extent of these abilities remains unclear.[13] The episode "Ghostfreaked Out" shows the only example of this; Ghostfreak, from within the Omnitrix, causes several glass beakers to explode and causes other such minor chaos. He was also able to communicate with Ben telepathically, both through dreams and minor hallucinations.

Due to their perpetually nocturnal lifestyles, Ectonurites have developed into extremely photosensitive creatures. Intense light, especially sunlight, renders Ectonurites powerless and will cause them to combust with prolonged exposure.[13] The second skin on the original version nullifies this weakness, but has since been removed.

Ben first transformed into Ghostfreak in "Permanent Retirement" when he wanted to get away from his Aunt Vera. Starting at some point beyond that, Ben has had nightmares involving Zs'Skayr, making Ghostfreak one of the lesser-used forms. This version of Ghostfreak retained Zs'Skayr's personality. He originally made his way into the Omnitrix by merging with the Florauna whose DNA was being sampled for inclusion. After this he made his way through the Omnitrix, in an as yet unknown way, and eventually forced his way free in "Ghostfreaked Out" (this removed Ben's ability to use the form in the process). Ben regains the form in "Be Afraid of the Dark", but as a natural Ectonurite, not the sunlight-shielded version.