List of spirits (EarthBound series): Difference between revisions

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|•The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
|•The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Bein' Friends}}
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*Ness and Ninten both share similar designs.
*Ness and Ninten both share similar designs.
*The stage represents Magicant, a surreal mindscape world visited by Ninten and Ness in their respective games.
*The stage represents Magicant, a surreal mindscape world visited by Ninten and Ness in their respective games.
*The music references Ninten's goal to learn the Eight Melodies and weaken Giegue in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.
*The music references Ninten's goal to learn the Eight Melodies and weaken Giegue in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.
*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability and the battle conditions reference how Ninten is one of the only members in his party to use PSI attacks.
*The battle conditions reference how Ninten is one of the only members in his party to use PSI attacks.
*The first battle condition references Offense Up, a PSI technique used by Ninten which increases a party member's Offense.
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*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Offense Up, a PSI technique used by Ninten which increases a party member's Offense.
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*The Autoheal battle conditions reference Ana's status as the "healer" character in ''Earthbound Beginnings'', being the only character able to learn the strongest healing PSI move, Lifeup Ω.
*The Autoheal battle conditions reference Ana's status as the "healer" character in ''Earthbound Beginnings'', being the only character able to learn the strongest healing PSI move, Lifeup Ω.
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*This spirit's Support type and Franklin Badge Equipped ability references Ana's PowerShield move, which, like the Franklin Badge, can reflect the enemies' attack back at them and damage them.
*This spirit's Support type and Franklin Badge Equipped ability references Ana's PowerShield move, which can reflect the enemies' attack back at them and damage them.
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*The R.O.B. minion represents EVE, a powerful robot that temporarily joins Ninten's party, which requires Lloyd to be a party member.
*The R.O.B. minion represents EVE, a powerful robot that temporarily joins Ninten's party, which requires Lloyd to be a party member.
*The minion fighter and the music references how EVE, when destroyed, is revealed to carry one of the Eight Melodies in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.
*The minion fighter and the music references how EVE, when destroyed, is revealed to carry one of the Eight Melodies in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.
*The Bob-omb Festival rule and the Villager starting off with a Rocket Belt and a Ray Gun reference Lloyd's battle items, including the Bomb, the Bottle Rocket, and the Beam Guns.
*The Villager starting off with a Rocket Belt and a Ray Gun and the Bob-omb Festival rule and  reference Lloyd's battle items, including the Bomb, the Bottle Rocket, and the Beam Guns.
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*This spirit's Electric Attack ↑ ability likely references Lloyd's Stun Gun battle item.
*This spirit's Electric Attack ↑ ability likely references Lloyd's Stun Gun battle item.
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*The Giant R.O.B. represents EVE, a giant powerful robot in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.
*The Giant R.O.B. represents EVE, a giant powerful robot in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.
*The stage references the underwater laboratory in the lake below Mt. Itoi where EVE is first found in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.
*The stage references the underwater laboratory in the lake below Mt. Itoi where EVE is first found in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.
*This spirit's Shield type and battle conditions reference how EVE is the most powerful of Ninten's allies, being able to defeat almost any enemy in one blow and taking minimal damage from almost any attack.
*The battle conditions and this spirit's Shield type reference how EVE is the most powerful of Ninten's allies, being able to defeat almost any enemy in one blow and taking minimal damage from almost any attack.
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*In World of Light, EVE's spirit is located on Galeem's side on The Final Battle map while Mother Brain is featured across from her on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are female artificial intelligence, with EVE appearing as an ally.
*In World of Light, EVE's spirit is located on Galeem's side on The Final Battle map while Mother Brain is featured across from her on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are female artificial intelligence, with EVE appearing as an ally.
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|•The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power<br>•The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|•The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power<br>•The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*Ryu and Poo are both stern, black-haired black belt martial artists who are prominently seen wearing their fighter uniforms.
*Ryu and Poo are both stern, black-haired black belt martial artists who are prominently seen wearing their fighter uniforms.
*The stage references Dalaam, Poo's home country which floats in the sky.
*The stage references Dalaam, Poo's home country which floats in the sky.
*The stage and music also reference the Pink Cloud, the sixth Your Sanctuary in ''EarthBound'' connected to Dalaam where Ness learns one of the Eight Melodies.
*The stage and music also reference the Pink Cloud, the sixth Your Sanctuary in ''EarthBound'' connected to Dalaam where Ness learns one of the Eight Melodies.
*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability and battle conditions references Poo having high offense and speed stats, as well as the ability to use PSI attacks.
*The battle conditions references Poo's high offense and speed stats.
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*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Poo's ability to use PSI attacks.
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*The Tiny Mr. Game & Watch's size is decreased further than what is normally possible during gameplay, reflecting Buzz Buzz's size in ''EarthBound''.
*The Tiny Mr. Game & Watch's size is decreased further than what is normally possible during gameplay, reflecting Buzz Buzz's size in ''EarthBound''.
*The stage represents Buzz Buzz's appearance in ''EarthBound''.
*The stage represents Buzz Buzz's appearance in ''EarthBound''.
*This spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability and battle conditions reference Buzz Buzz's death shortly after joining Ness's party at the beginning of ''EarthBound'' when Porky Minch's mother mistakes Buzz Buzz for a "dung beetle" and swats him out of the air, killing him.
*The battle conditions and this spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability reference Buzz Buzz's death shortly after joining Ness's party at the beginning of ''EarthBound'' when Porky Minch's mother mistakes Buzz Buzz for a "dung beetle" and swats him out of the air, killing him.
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*This spirit's Support type references Ness's Father's role in ''EarthBound'' to save the game, or provide information to Ness regarding his funds or his next leveling up.
*This spirit's Support type references Ness's Father's role in ''EarthBound'' to save the game, or provide information to Ness regarding his funds or his next leveling up.
*This spirit's Support type and Running Start ability reference how Ness can cure his homesickness status by contacting his mother via the phone, which revitalizes him.
*This spirit's Support type and Running Start ability reference how Ness can cure his homesickness status by contacting his mother via the phone, which revitalizes him.
*This spirit is purchasable at Tommy & Timmy's, a shop that sells spirits related to items, referencing how the phone used to contact Ness's Father (and to some extent, Ness's family) is an item.
*This spirit is purchasable at Tommy & Timmy's, a shop that sells spirits related to items, referencing how the phone used to contact Ness's Father (and to some extent, his family) is an item.
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*Wario and Master Belch are both villains with repulsive behaviors.
*Wario and Master Belch are both villains with repulsive behaviors.
*The Sticky Floor hazard represents Master Belch's slimy body.
*The Sticky Floor hazard represents Master Belch's slimy body.
*This spirit's Speed ↓ ability and Defense ↓ rule reference Master Belch's burp which leaves the opponent in a nauseous state where they take some damage each turn.
*The Defense ↓ rule and this spirit's Speed ↓ ability reference Master Belch's burp which leaves the opponent in a nauseous state which decreases their stats and HP.
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*Snake represents Flint, the father of Lucas and Claus.
*Snake represents Flint, the father of Lucas and Claus.
*The Lucas minion represents Claus, Flint's son and Lucas' twin brother who goes missing in the first chapter of ''Mother 3'' and in which Flint tries to find him.
*The Lucas minion represents Claus, Flint's son and Lucas' twin brother who goes missing in the first chapter of ''Mother 3'' and in which Flint tries to find him.
*Snake starts off with a [[Franklin Badge]], referencing hoe Flint uses the Franklin Badge before passing it to Lucas.
*Snake starts off with a [[Franklin Badge]], referencing how Flint uses the Franklin Badge before passing it to Lucas.
*The Lava Floor hazard references the first chapter of ''Mother 3'' where Flint has to run through a burning forest to rescue Fuel.
*The Lava Floor hazard references the first chapter of ''Mother 3'' where Flint has to run through a burning forest to rescue Fuel.
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*The two Lucas minions represents Lucas and Claus, Hinawa's twin sons, with the first minion fighter's orange costume being based off of Claus's appearance in ''Mother 3''.
*The two Lucas minions represents Lucas and Claus, Hinawa's twin sons, with the first minion fighter's orange costume being based off of Claus's appearance in ''Mother 3''.
*The stage references the field of sunflowers in Chapter 6 of ''Mother 3'' where Lucas follows the ghost of Hinawa.
*The stage references the field of sunflowers in Chapter 6 of ''Mother 3'' where Lucas follows the ghost of Hinawa.
*This spirit's Critical Immunity ability and the battle condition reference the early events of ''Mother 3'' where Hinawa is killed saving both Lucas and Claus from a brainwashed, rampaging Drago, but later reappears as a ghost.
*The Easy to Launch rule and this spirit's Critical Immunity ability reference the early events of ''Mother 3'' where Hinawa is killed saving both Lucas and Claus from a brainwashed, rampaging Drago, but later reappears as a ghost.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*In World of Light, Hinawa's spirit is located on Galeem's side on The Final Battle map while Claus is featured across from her on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are members of Lucas's family who died during the events of ''Mother 3'', with Hinawa taking on a supporting role. This spirit's Support type references this as well.
*In World of Light, Hinawa's spirit is located on Galeem's side on The Final Battle map while Claus is featured across from her on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are members of Lucas's family who died during the events of ''Mother 3'', with Hinawa taking on a supporting role. This spirit's Support type references this as well.
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*The stage likely references a portion of Chapter 1 of ''Mother 3'' where Duster helps Flint look for his family in the mountains.
*The stage likely references a portion of Chapter 1 of ''Mother 3'' where Duster helps Flint look for his family in the mountains.
*The Fog hazard and the Smoke Ball items references one of Duster's Thief Tools, the Smoke Bomb. In World of Light, Flint's spirit is located in the foggy Poison Woods section similar to the hazard.
*The Fog hazard and the Smoke Ball items references one of Duster's Thief Tools, the Smoke Bomb. In World of Light, Flint's spirit is located in the foggy Poison Woods section similar to the hazard.
*This spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability and the second battle condition reference Duster's attacks revolving around his legs, and wears shoes that help increase his attack power.
*The second battle condition and this spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability reference how Duster's attacks revolve around his legs and wears shoes that help increase his attack power.
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*Lucas is the leader of the party Kumatora belongs to who also utilizes PSI-based attacks.
*Lucas is the leader of the party Kumatora belongs to who also utilizes PSI-based attacks.
*The stage and music references Kumatora's appearance in ''Mother 3''.
*The stage and music references Kumatora's appearance in ''Mother 3''.
*This spirit's Attack type, PSI Attack ↑ ability, and the battle conditions references how Kumatora is the only party member in ''Mother 3'' to have access to the moves PK Fire and PK Freeze.
*Lucas starting off with a Fire Flower, the Ice Floor hazard, and this spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability reference how Kumatora is the only party member in ''Mother 3'' to have access to the moves PK Fire and PK Freeze.
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|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy will charge up a powerful Final Smash<br>•The enemy has increased attack power
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy will charge up a powerful Final Smash<br>•The enemy has increased attack power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Porky's Theme}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Porky's Theme}}
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*Lucas starting off with a Beam Sword represents the Masked Man and his electric sword, with the Lucas's grey coloration featuring the Masked Man's head as part of his shirt design.
*Lucas starting off with a Beam Sword represents the Masked Man and his electric sword, with the Lucas's grey coloration featuring the Masked Man's head as part of his shirt design.
*The stage represents New Pork City, the city where the main antagonist of ''Mother 3'', Porky Minch resides, with whom the Masked Man is loyal to.
*The stage represents New Pork City, the city where the main antagonist of ''Mother 3'', Porky Minch resides, with whom the Masked Man is loyal to.
*This spirit's Attack type, Sword Attack ↑ ability, and battle conditions reference how the Masked Man is one of the strongest enemies in the game, being able to knock out Lucas's party members with ease during the final battle.
*The battle conditions reference how the Masked Man is one of the strongest enemies in the game, being able to knock out Lucas's party members with lightning boltsduring the final battle.
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*This spirit's Attack type and Sword Attack ↑ ability reference the Masked Man's proficiency with his electric sword.
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*Lucas is the twin brother of Claus, with the puppet fighter's orange costume being based off of Claus's appearance in ''Mother 3''.
*Lucas is the twin brother of Claus, with the puppet fighter's orange costume being based off of Claus's appearance in ''Mother 3''.
*The Metal Lucas minion and battle conditions references how Claus, after being presumed missing, was brainwashed and reconstructed with mechanical parts, turning him into the Masked Man.
*The Metal Lucas minion starting off with a Beam Sword references how Claus, after being presumed missing, was brainwashed and reconstructed with mechanical parts, turning him into the Masked Man, armed with his electric sword.
*The stage references Tazmily Village, Claus's home village in Sunshine Forest.
*The stage references Tazmily Village, Claus's home village in Sunshine Forest.
*The Strengthen Weapon rule references Claus utilizing a baton during battle, similar to Lucas's sticks, as well as the Masked Man's usage of his weapons like his electric sword, represented by the Beam Sword.
*The Strengthen Weapon rule references how Claus uses a baton in battle similar to Lucas' sticks, and the Masked Man's proficiency with his electric sword.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*In World of Light, Claus's spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while Hinawa is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are members of Lucas's family who died during the events of ''Mother 3'', with Claus taking on an unwilling antagonistic role. This spirit's Neutral type further references this as well.
*In World of Light, Claus's spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while Hinawa is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are members of Lucas's family who died during the events of ''Mother 3'', with Claus taking on an unwilling antagonistic role. This spirit's Neutral type further references this as well.
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