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'''Experience before Youth!''' was a [[Spirit Board]] [[List of Spirit Board events|event]] focused on spirits of elderly characters. It ran from 6 a.m on September 13, 2019 to 6 a.m. on September 16, 2019 ({{iw|wikipedia|UTC}}), and was repeated on the following dates:
*6 a.m. on September 9, 2022 to 6 a.m. on September 12, 2022 (UTC)
*6 a.m. on September 8, 2023 to 6 a.m. on September 11, 2023 (UTC)
*6 a.m. on September 6, 2024 to 6 a.m. on September 9, 2024 (UTC)
*6 a.m. on September 5, 2025 to 6 a.m. on September 8, 2025 (UTC)

During the event, defeating spirits on the Spirit Board which were part of the event awarded more [[snack]]s than usual.

==Description==
===North America===
<i>
:Spirits with a few more years under their belt get their spotlight on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more snacks.

:Legend-class spirit Dr. Wily and Ace-class spirits Garon and Karate Kong will also appear at set times. Take a look!</i><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-US/e3efd16e/index.html North American event page]</ref><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-US/0d837734/index.html North American event page (repeat)]</ref>

===PAL regions===
<i>
:Spirits with a few more years under their belt get their spotlight on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more Snacks.

:The Legend-class Dr. Wily, and the Ace-class Garon and Karate Kong will also appear at set times. Take a look!</i><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-GB/e3efd16e/index.html PAL region event page]</ref><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-GB/0d837734/index.html PAL region event page (repeat)]</ref>

==Periodically appearing spirits==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No.
! Image
! Name
! Type
! Class
! Appearance times (UTC)
|-
|873
|[[File:SSBU spirit Dr. Wily.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Mega Man series)|Dr. Wily}}
|{{SpiritType|Support}}
|★★★★
|06:00, 18:00
|-
|686
|[[File:SSBU spirit Garon.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Fire Emblem series)|Garon}}
|{{SpiritType|Support}}
|★★★
|10:00, 22:00
|-
|170
|[[File:SSBU spirit Karate Kong.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Donkey Kong series)|Karate Kong}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|★★★
|02:00, 14:00
|}

==Randomly appearing spirits==
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
|-
! style="width:5%;"|No.
! style="width:5%;"|Image
! Name
! Series
! Enemy Fighter(s)
! style="width:5%;"|Type
! style="width:5%;"|Power
! Stage
! Rules
! Conditions
! Music
|-
|873
|{{SpiritTableName|Dr. Wily|link=y|size=64}}
|''Mega Man'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} {{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (50 HP)<br>•Metal {{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}×8 (100 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|12,600
|[[Wily Castle]] (hazards off)
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd<br>•The enemy is metal
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Mega Man 2 Medley}}
|-
|874
|{{SpiritTableName|Wily Capsule|link=y|size=64}}
|''Mega Man'' Series
|•Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} (180 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,700
|[[Wily Castle]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Wily Capsule)
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•The enemy is metal
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Mega Man 2 Medley}}
|-
|867
|{{SpiritTableName|Dr. Light|size=64}}
|''Mega Man'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} {{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (160 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (160 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|10,000
|[[Wily Castle]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy tends to avoid conflict
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Mega Man 2 Medley}}
|-
|686
|{{SpiritTableName|Garon|iw=fireemblem|size=64}}
|''Fire Emblem'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} {{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} (160 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,600
|{{SSBU|Final Destination}}
|•Jump Power ↓<br>•Hazard: Poison Floor
|•The floor is poisonous<br>•You have reduced jump power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Lost in Thoughts All Alone (Remix)}}
|-
|170
|{{SpiritTableName|Karate Kong|size=64}}
|''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''
|•{{SSBU|Ryu}} {{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} (160 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,500
|[[Kongo Falls]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Hard to Launch<br>•Hazard: High Gravity
|•The enemy's physical attacks have increased power<br>•Timed [[stamina battle]] (1:30)<br>•All fighters have reduced jump ability
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Battle for Storm Hill}}
|-
|753
|{{SpiritTableName|Roy Campbell|link=y|size=64}}
|''Metal Gear Solid'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|3,700
|[[Shadow Moses Island]]
|•Attack Power ↑<br>•Defense ↑
|•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Metal Gear|Battle in the Base}}
|-
|1,237
|{{SpiritTableName|Vince|link=y|size=64}}
|''Art Academy'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Blurring Blade|3]][[Gale Stab|2]][[Skyward Slash Dash|2]][[Reversal Slash|2]], Vince's Hat, Vince's Outfit, Low Voice Type 11)<br>•{{SSBU|Inkling}} {{Head|Inkling|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,500
|[[PictoChat 2]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Vince)
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Swan Lesson}}
|-
|1,235
|{{SpiritTableName|Chef (Personal Trainer: Cooking)|size=64}} {{Flag|North America}}<br>Chef (Cooking Guide) {{Flag|PAL}}
|''Personal Trainer: Cooking'' Series {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?'' Series {{Flag|PAL}}
|•{{SSBU|King Dedede}} {{Head|King Dedede|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,500
|[[PictoChat 2]]
|•Item: [[Food]]
|•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Personal Trainer: Cooking}}
|-
|1,184
|{{SpiritTableName|Old Man Lobber|size=64}}
|''The Legendary Starfy'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Wario}} {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=ClassicRed}}×3
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,800
|[[Tortimer Island]]
|N/A
|•The enemy's throws have increased power<br>•The enemy favors grabs and throws
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Animal Crossing|Tortimer Island Medley}}
|-
|635
|{{SpiritTableName|Medeus|iw=fireemblem|size=64}}
|''Fire Emblem'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ridley}} {{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (140 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|3,600
|[[Castle Siege]] (Underground Cavern)
|•Giant
|•The enemy is giant after a little while<br>•[[Stamina battle]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Lords-Showdown}}
|-
|621
|{{SpiritTableName|Jagen|iw=fireemblem|size=64}}
|''Fire Emblem'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} {{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Violet}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,600
|[[Castle Siege]] (Throne Room)
|N/A
|•The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful<br>•The enemy starts with damage but has increased defense<br>•The enemy doesn't like to jump
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Advance}}
|-
|144
|{{SpiritTableName|Wrinkly Kong|size=64}}
|''Donkey Kong'' Series
|•Clear {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,500
|[[Luigi's Mansion]]
|•Hazard: High Gravity<br>•Hazard: Low Gravity
|•Your jumping power decreases when the enemy's at high damage<br>•The enemy is less affected by gravity<br>•The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix)}}
|-
|1,225
|{{SpiritTableName|Hsien|size=64}}
|''Sujin Taisen: Number Battles'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,800
|[[Windy Hill Zone]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Dr. Kawashima]])
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Yūyūki Medley}}
|-
|1,189
|{{SpiritTableName|Yama|size=64}}
|''SimTower SP''
|•{{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}×2
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|2,000
|[[Tomodachi Life]]
|•Item: [[Ore Club]]<br>•Hazard: Heavy Wind
|•Dangerously high winds are in effect after a little while<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Title Theme - NES Remix 2}}
|-
|1,137
|{{SpiritTableName|Olaf|size=64}}
|''Advance Wars'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ice Climbers}} {{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,200
|[[Summit]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Move Speed ↓<br>•Hazard: Ice Floor
|•The floor is frozen<br>•You have reduced move speed after a little while<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Steel Diver]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Filled with Hope}}
|-
|856
|{{SpiritTableName|Frillard|iw=nookipedia|size=64}}
|''Animal Crossing'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Wario}} {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=ClassicCyan}}<br>•{{SSBU|Isabelle}} {{Head|Isabelle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,400
|[[Town and City]]
|N/A
|•The enemy loves to taunt
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Animal Crossing|Town Hall and Tom Nook's Store - Animal Crossing: Wild World}}
|-
|623
|{{SpiritTableName|Wrys|iw=fireemblem|size=64}}
|''Fire Emblem'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (30 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,500
|[[Temple]]
|N/A
|•Timed [[stamina battle]] (1:30)<br>•The enemy tends to avoid conflict<br>•The enemy heals over time
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Shadow Dragon Medley}}
|-
|317
|{{SpiritTableName|Hongo|size=64}}
|''Yoshi'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,000
|[[Super Happy Tree]]
|•Sudden Final Smash
|•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Yoshi's Story (64)}}
|-
|34
|{{SpiritTableName|Toadsworth|link=y|size=64}}
|''Super Mario'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Mario}} {{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,900
|[[Princess Peach's Castle]]
|•Item: Mushrooms
|•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ricco Harbor}}
|}

==Names in other languages==
{{Langtable
|ja={{ja|若いモンにはまだ負けん！|Wakai Mon ni wa Mada Maken!}}
|jaM=You can't beat youth!
|en_us=Experience before Youth!
|en_gb=Wisdom Comes With Age!
|fr=La force de l'âge
|frM=The power of age
|de=Reif, aber oho!
|deM=Old but powerful!
|it=L'età della saggezza
|itM=The age of wisdom
|es_es=La edad de la sabiduría
|es_esM=The age of wisdom
|es_la=Ancianos venerables
|es_laM=Venerable elders
|zh_cn={{rollover|我可还没有老呢！|Wǒ Kě Hái Méiyǒu Lǎo Ne!|?}}
|zh_cnM=I'm not old yet!
|zh_tw={{rollover|我可還沒有老呢！|Wǒ Kě Hái Méiyǒu Lǎo Ne!|?}}
|zh_twM=I'm not old yet!
|ko={{rollover|아직 젊은이들에게 지지 않네!|Ajik Jeolmeunideurege Jiji Annne!|?}}
|koM=Not defeated by the youth yet!
|nl=Wijsheid komt met de jaren!
|nlM=Wisdom comes with age!
|ru={{rollover|Есть еще порох!|Est eshche porokh!|?}}
|ruM=Still got it!
}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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