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This is a list of Shadows that appear in Persona 4. Note that the list is incomplete, and there are actually more Shadows belonging to each specified type. Most of the Shadows are the same from Persona 3 (see List of Persona 3 Shadows for more details).

Various[]

Basalt[]

The Basalt Shadows resemble boulders with hands and skull faces protruding out of them, with the Arcana mask as a face. They possess an incredibly high offense and defense (all but one can resist Physical Attacks, and one can resist Almighty attacks), but have a weakness to certain magic. What kind of magic depends on the Basalt. The name comes from the real-life extrusive volcanic rock of the same name. Unlike the Mayas from Persona 3, they only use 8 of the 12 Arcana. Their Arcana spans from the Magician to the Strength (leaving out Justice, Hermit, Fortune, and Hanged Man).

Rainy Brother and Sister[]

These Shadows, which only appear on Rainy Days, appear as floating Arcana Masks producing a dark red vapor. They are weak to only one type of magic attack and can Null, Repel, or Absorb other types (save for Light, Dark, and Almighty), depending on what Arcana is fought. All can Null/Repel/Absorb Physical Attacks. Their Arcana spans from the Magician to the Strength (leaving out Justice, Hermit, Fortune, and Hanged Man, just like the Basalts). Likely based on how the whole game is about the fog that exists in Inaba.

Magician Arcana[]

Hand[]

The 'Hand' Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4 as disembodied hands that use their fingers as legs/arms and the wrist part as their head. Like before, the Arcana mask is on the back of the wrist. It represents how modern-day magicians use their hands to even perform the simplest of magic tricks.

Table[]

The Table Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. Much like before, they appear as a table wearing a mask on its tablecloth. The table type references the table shown on the Magician card in the Rider-Waite Tarot set, with the minor arcana's symbols floating above it. This is likely the reason that they are always of the Magician arcana.

Magus[]

The Magus Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. Much like before, they appear as sorcerers that wear jester-like caps and have two giant shadowy hands wrapped around their form. Their arcana mask covers their face, and they typically cast powerful magic.

Hablerie[]

The Hablerie Shadows appear as floating orbs with lips and large tongues. They attack by either licking their opponents or casting magic attacks. The name comes from either the French word habler, which means to brag or boast, or the Spanish word hablar, which means to speak. Possibly inspired by the Kamiotoko from Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. According to the concept art, the Magician Arcana mask was supposed to be on their tongues, but was moved to their backs. This shadow was one of few to be featured in the anime Persona 4 The Animation (others being the Twins, Ravens, Fuzz, Dice, and Gene shadows). This probably references magicians using magic words (ex. Abracadabra) when performing tricks.

Priestess Arcana[]

Pot[]

The Pot Shadows take on the form of (as the name implies) a pot (or a vase, depending on which one), which looks as though it were pouring out water, but what emerges is a Slimegirl. They focus on either draining the target's HP/SP or causing status ailments (such as Fear, in order to use Ghastly Wail on its victims). Two of them are enemies that can only be encountered on Rainy Days (note the first two Pots). The arcana mask is on the rim of the pot, close to the Slimegirl's stomach.

Book[]

Book-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They are similar to the Tiara-type Shadows (which do not appear in Persona 4); however, they are larger and wear globe-like crowns. A book can be seen floating within this crown.

Idol[]

Idol-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as women sitting on a reversed pyramid, their hands in a meditative pose and their faces covered by Priestess masks. Sometimes there will be a glyph or rune sticking out the back of the pyramid.

Pesce[]

The Pesce Shadows are composed of glowing scroll paper wrapped around in a coil, which forms a Koinobori (Carp-shaped windsock). It also has metallic eyes and fins. Pursuing Pesce are among the few types of Shadows that use teamwork against their enemies (one inflicts the Fear status ailment on the victim, and another summons a Phantom Master that uses Ghastly Wail). The Arcana mask is between the eyes of the Pesce. Named after an Italian fish cuisine.

Empress Arcana[]

Eagle[]

Eagle-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as avians with a rich plume around their neck. At the center lies their 'head' and the mask.

Relic[]

Relic-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as a motherly statue holding a baby. The relic's body opens like an iron maiden, revealing a stained glass-like interior. The mask appears on the motherly Relic's 'face'.

Mother[]

Mother-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as a woman clad in fur reclining in a fancy love seat. They wear their mask over their face and always appear as Empress Arcana.

Bambino[]

The Bambino Shadows look like babies with no eyes, and a flower seems to be growing from their heads. They're mostly Summoned by King Shadows, but they have been known to appear independently. The Empress Arcana mask is on the tip of the flower. The name Bambino is Italian for little boy.

Emperor Arcana[]

Beetle[]

Beetle-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as large scarabs (albeit much smaller than their Persona 3 counterparts) with a single horn. While the insect appears to have its own eyes and face below the horn, the mask is placed at the tip of the supposed horn. They seem to have wings, although they can't fly. It was based off the kabutomushi (aka the Japanese horned beetle).

Knight[]

Knight-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as jousting knights in armor holding a lance in one hand and sitting on floating horse full-plate armor. Their Arcana mask acts as their face.

Castle[]

The Castle Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as towering fortresses with two pillars as legs. Its mask is located at the top of the structure, and it attacks via cannons located through windows in its body. Two of these types of Shadows are only encountered on Rainy Days.

King[]

The King Shadows appear as stereotypical cartoonish kings. They mostly summon other Shadows to their aid (usually Bambino Shadows), and sometimes may run away. The Arcana mask acts as their crown. The Chaming Prince Shadow that Shadow Yukiko summons is based on this enemy, as both of these Shadows are of the Emperor Arcana.

Hierophant Arcana[]

Twins[]

Twin-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as two humanoid Shadows linked together by a number of spears stuck through their bodies. Each twin's face is hidden behind their arcana mask. One of these Shadows is encountered only on Rainy Days.

Tower[]

The Tower Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. They look like three rotating heads stacked upon one another, each one wearing a miter. The top head wears the Arcana mask, and appears to be the smallest of the three respectively.

Sigil[]

The Sigil Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. Sigil Shadows appear as wizards surrounded by a cube-like barrier that appears to be made out of sheets of paper.

Fuzz[]

The Fuzz Shadows appear as stereotypical fat cops/detectives with a large hole in their stomachs. In the hole is a golden key. Their mask is worn on the upper part of their face, just above the mouth. Also, the Shadow looks like it's holding a donut in its 'mouth'. They attack by shooting their guns, or spinning around their handcuffs to perform magic attacks. The name Fuzz is a term that some people use to refer to Police Officers. The sound effects from the Fuzz Shadows are recycled from the Maya Shadows of Persona 3.

Lovers Arcana[]

Cupid[]

Cupid-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as the typical putto angels with wings, complete with bow and arrow.

Dancer[]

Dancer Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. It appears as a headless couple, slowly dancing in place. They hold a fencing sword, which they use for attacks. Above them floats a heart upon which their Arcana mask can be seen. The two lovers under a Heart is shown on the Lovers card in Most, if not all Tarot sets. This is likely the reason that they are always of the Lovers arcana.

Snake[]

The Snake Shadows from Persona 3 are also in Persona 4. They appear as a snake hybrid pended with Mars and Venus symbols to its neck. Its mask can be seen at the top of its head.

Papillon[]

The Papillon Shadows appear as a swarm of butterflies, with one of them carrying the Arcana mask. They specialize in using -Kaja and/or -Nda spells. The name comes from the French meaning for butterfly, and it is also the name of the breed of dog also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel.

Chariot Arcana[]

Wheel[]

The Wheel Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as wheels with a lion-like head. Spikes are coming from the center of each wheel. The lion head is the mask. One of them is only encountered on Rainy Days. The faces of the Wheel Shadows are used as door decorations in Nanako Dojima's Midnight Channel world, Heaven.

Drive[]

The Drive-type Shadows that appear in Persona 3 are also in Persona 4. They appear as humanoid machines with multiple legs fixed into two wheels and lances protruding sideways for arms. They wear their Arcana mask over their face.

Turret[]

The Turret Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as large, armored tanks, in reference to the fact that the Japanese name for "The Chariot", sensha (戦車), is also the word for "battle tank". Their mask is on the top of their turret.

Panzer[]

Most of the Panzer Shadows bear a resemblance to the prototype tank conceptualized by Leonardo da Vinci, but one type (the Ptarmigan Panzer) looks like a stereotypical U.F.O. The Arcana Mask is located around the top of the tank. They attack by firing their cannons located through hatches in their bodies. The name, Panzer, is a German word that, when used as a noun, means tank.

Justice Arcana[]

Sword[]

The Sword Shadows from Persona 3 are also in Persona 4. They appear as large swords being carried by a singular arm rising from the ground. Their Arcana masks are located on the rainguard of the sword. As the symbol on the Justice arcana card appears as a cross between a sword and a scale, the Sword shadow represents half of this symbol. This is likely the reason that they are always of the Justice arcana.

Balance[]

The Balance Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. It is an active scale of justice, with the mask located directly in the center. As the symbol on the Justice arcana card appears as a cross between a sword and a scale, the Balance shadow represents half of this symbol (the scale). This is likely the reason that they are always of the Justice arcana.

Giant[]

The Giant Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. They appear as a stone golem (except for the Envious Giant of Magatsu Inaba, which was modeled after the Tokyo Tower), armed with a broadsword and scale. They are a mixture of both the Balance and Sword Shadows in dealing strong physical and elemental damage (as well as representing the symbol on the Justice Arcana Tarot card). The Arcana mask is their face.

Machine[]

The Machine Shadows appear as humanoid robots armed with a broadsword. The Arcana mask is in the center of the robot's chestplate. Being in the Justice Arcana, it represents how most Mecha TV shows depict the benevolent robots as protectors of mankind (like Transformers, Power Rangers, Gundam, etc.).

Hermit Arcana[]

Raven[]

Raven-type Shadows from Persona 3 appear in Persona 4. They appear as a hovering raven holding a lantern in its talons. Their Arcana mask can be seen on their breast.

Phantom[]

Phantom-type Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as poltergeist-like with its upper torso spinning. It covers itself with a long cape and has a lantern where its stomach would be. Their Arcana mask covers their face.

Seeker[]

The Seeker Shadows from Persona 3 appear in Persona 4. They appear as five floating eyes with the Hermit Arcana mask floating between them. When damaged, they will appear as a large head of a balding man with long hair, the Hermit mask will be in the middle of the forehead and three of the five eyes will be suspended by bats over its head.

Okina[]

The Okina Shadows appear as humanoid elderly beings sitting atop an arch formed by two pillar-like Shadows. Each pillar has its own facial expression and two semi-arches for arms, which forms the arch that the Okina sits on. The mask is worn on the Okina's face. The Shadow makes the two pillars act as a bipedal walker. The Okina Shadow will jump up and cast a spell with its rod, while the pillars flail their arms. The name could likely be based on the fictional Okina City in Inaba. The word "Okina" is derived from the name of the an old, childless bamboo cutter called Taketori no Okina (竹取翁 "the Old Man who Harvests Bamboo"), who found the thumb sized infant of the Moon Goddess Kaguya-Hime after cutting a shining stalk of bamboo, and raised her as his daughter.

Okina's model is probably Mito Komon, (水戸黄門)a retreat that is famous for Japanese historical drama.According to the Japanese book "Official Setting Material", of the two pillar dolls supporting the grandfather of the main body, the one with sharp eyes seems to be the image of "Suke-san" (助さん) of the servant, and the other is the image of "Kaku-san"(格さん) .

Fortune Arcana[]

Dice[]

The Dice Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They appear as a single six-sided die or a pair of six-sided dice that most common game dice look like, sometimes surrounded by a flat ring divided into four segments. The Dice have numbers on some sides and symbols on others, with the Arcana mask on one side. The roll of its dice depicts its desired move.

Sand[]

The Sand Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. They appear as hourglasses with limbs, surrounded by a ring. Their mask is on the top of the hourglass.

Gene[]

The Gene Shadows appear as DNA strands forming a humanoid shape, with the Arcana mask as their head.

Strength Arcana[]

Musha[]

The Samurai-like Musha Shadows return from Persona 3, this time as enemies that are only encountered on Rainy Days. This time, all but one type is immune to Light and Dark spells, one type absorbs Physical, at least one type can resist Almighty, and all types Repel/Absorb all four Elemental spells (two types however, are weak to a specific type of elemental spell). The mask is incorporated with the Musha Shadow's head.

Gigas[]

The Gigas Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. They are metal giants sporting wrestling speedos. Their mask is worn on the upper part of their face, just above the mouth. Most of them (save for the Beastly Gigas) bear a resemblance to the wrestler Hulk Hogan.

Beast[]

The Beast Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. Most of the Beast shadows appear as lions (although the Nizam Beasts look like Bengal tigers) chained to a ball and chain. Their Arcana mask is actually on the metal ball as opposed to the beast itself. The Strength Arcana is often depicted as a woman subduing a lion, which is likely why the Beast Shadows are always of the Strength Arcana.

Nyogo[]

The Nyogo Shadows look like cherry blossom trees wearing kimonos. The Arcana mask is the Nyogo Shadow's face. The Nyogo represent the four seasons.

Hanged Man Arcana[]

Minotaur[]

Minotaur-type Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. They appear as towering minotaurs in shackles.

Cyclops[]

Cyclops Shadows from Persona 3 appear in Persona 4. They appear as humanoid-like ogres chained upside down to a gigantic wheel. They are able to spin ferociously in order to strike.

Jotun[]

The Jotun Shadows from Persona 3 return in Persona 4. It appears as an obese abomination with six hands. It is shackled to a rocking horse that it mounts.

Protective Lexy[]

The Protective Lexy and its relatives appear as purse/cellphone ornaments looking like grinning dolls with sharp teeth. It specializes in protective magic like Tetrakarn and/or Makarakarn. Despite having made a cameo in Persona 3, it did not appear as an enemy in that game.

Death Arcana[]

Reaper[]

The Reaper is very strong and dangerous Shadow to fight against. The Reaper has an array of skills and high defense against attacks.

Golden Shadows[]

Rare Hand

The Golden Shadows from Persona 3 reappear in Persona 4. Unlike the Golden Shadows from Persona 3, they do not run away from the player, behaving like standard shadows. In battle, they will flee the fight after a few turns but unlike Persona 3, they may attack. They no longer drop valuable coins, or Nihil Weapons. Instead, they drop Chest Keys, used to open Locked Chests, and yen in multiples of 3,000 (increasing the higher the level the shadow is).

Their behavior is changed in the remake, Persona 4 Golden. They once again run away from the player, however they are not as difficult to catch as they were in Persona 3, provided that the player isn't caught by other Shadows along the way. The player no longer gets Keys after defeating a Golden Shadow as they can now get them in Card Shuffles.

Teddie[]

Main article: Teddie
Characters
Playable Protagonist - Yosuke Hanamura - Chie Satonaka - Yukiko Amagi - Kanji Tatsumi - Rise Kujikawa - Teddie - Naoto Shirogane
Social Link Margaret - Nanako Dojima - Ryotaro Dojima - Naoki Konishi - Kou Ichijo - Daisuke Nagase - Hisano Kuroda - Sayoko Uehara - Yumi Ozawa - Ayane Matsunaga - Ai Ebihara - Fox - Shu Nakajima - Eri Minami - Marie - Tohru Adachi
Major Igor - Mayumi Yamano - Misuzu Hiiragi - Saki Konishi - Mitsuo Kubo - Hanako Ohtani - Kinshiro Morooka - Noriko Kashiwagi - Taro Namatame - Old Lady Shiroku - Master Daidara - Minoru Inoue - Yuuta Minami - Kaneko - Aika Nakamura - President Tanaka - Chihiro Fushimi - Mr. Edogawa - Kanami Mashita - Moel Gas Station Attendant
Major enemies Shadow Yosuke - Shadow Chie - Shadow Yukiko - Shadow Kanji - Shadow Rise - Shadow Teddie - Shadow Mitsuo - Shadow Naoto - Kunino-sagiri - Ameno-sagiri - Kusumi-no-Okami - Izanami
Locations
Inaba Central Shopping District - Dojima Residence - Junes Department Store - Samegawa Flood Plain - Velvet Room - Yasogami High School
Midnight Channel Twisted Shopping District - Yukiko's Castle - Steamy Bathhouse - Marukyu Striptease - Void Quest - Secret Laboratory - Heaven - Magatsu Inaba - Hollow Forest - Yomotsu Hirasaka
Other Okina City - Shichiri Beach - Midnight Trivia Miracle Quiz - Tatsumi Port Island (Gekkoukan High School - Club Escapade - Iwatodai Station)
Music
Albums Original Soundtrack (Persona 4 / Golden / The Animation) - Never More -Reincarnation- - Persona 4: The Golden Animation Special Arrange CD - Persona 20th Anniversary All Time Best Album - Re:BRiLLiANCE
Songs "Ain't Nobody Can Hold Me Down" - "Alone in this World" - "Aria of the Soul" - "Studio Backlot/Backside of the TV" - "Beauty of Destiny" - "Dazzling Smile" - "Falling into Right Places" - "Heartbeat, Heartbreak" - "Heaven" - "I'll Face Myself" - "Just Like The Wind" - "Key Plus Words" - "Koisuru Meitantei" - "Never More" - "Next Chance to Move On" - "Pursuing My True Self" - "Reach Out To The Truth" - "Shadow World" - "Signs of Love" - "Sky's The Limit" - "SNOWFLAKES" - "Someone Else's Man" - "Time For True Revelation" - "Time To Make History" - "True Feelings" - "True Story" - "The Way of Memories" - "We Are One and All" - "Ying Yang" - "Your Affection"
Archives
Terminology Persona (Initial / Ultimate) - Persona user - Glasses - Fog - Shadow - Shadow Self - Party - Tactics - All-out Attack - Shuffle Time - Arcana Chance - Fusion Forecast - Weather Forecast - Investigation Team - Mystery Food X - Phoenix Ranger Featherman R
Lists Arcana - Personas - Shadows - Skills - Items (Persona 4 / Golden) - Requests - Status Changes - Activities - Calendar - Golden Trophies - The Animation / Golden Animation Episodes - Patches and Updates - Steam Profile Items
School Life Weather Forecast - Seasons - Social Link - Social Stats - Yen - Class - Studying - Books - Movie Theater - Bed - Fishing - Cooking - Part-time Jobs - Shrine - Scooter - Gardening - School Club - Bug Catching - Refrigerator - Crane Machine - Chagall Café - Tanaka's Amazing Commodities - Cat
Other Media
Games Golden - Arena - Arena Ultimax - Dancing All Night
Productions The Animation / -The Factor of Hope- / The Golden Animation - Visualive / the Evolution - Persona Stalker Club - 「PERSORA AWARDS」 - PERSORA AWARDS 2 - PERSORA AWARDS 3 - Persora -The Golden Best- - Persona VS
Publications Manga - The Magician - Dengeki Comic Anthology (the Animation / The Golden / The Golden Animation) - Kiri no Amnesia - Your Affection - Persona x Detective Naoto (manga) - Yasoinaba Case File - Persona Magazine
Drama CDs Persona 4 (Vol.1 / Vol.2 / Vol.3) - Persona 4 The Animation (Vol.1 / Vol.2) - Persona 4 Golden (Vol.1 / Vol.2)
Mobile Games The Card Battle - Colors - Persona 4: The Slot - Persona 4 the Pachinko
Events Music Live 2008 - Music Live 2009 - Music Tour 2010 - Music Live 2012 - Music Fes 2013 - Music Box 2014 - Super Live 2015 - Livehouse Tour 2015 - Super Live 2017 - Super Live 2019- 25th Anniversary Symphonic Concert
20th Anniversary Festival - 25th Anniversary - 25th FES
Miscellaneous Merchandise
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