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'''Taking the Lead''' (そのチェッカーはゆずれない！) is a [[Spirit Board]] [[Spirit Board#List of Spirit Board events|event]] focused on [[Spirit]]s from racing games. It ran from 7 a.m. on March 8, 2019 to 7 a.m. on March 11, 2019 ({{s|wikipedia|UTC}}). During the event, defeating Spirits on the Spirit Board which are part of the event awarded more [[SP]] than usual.

==Description==
===North America===
<i>
:Spirits from various racing games are going full throttle on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more Spirit Points than usual.

:Legend-class spirit Black Shadow and Ace-class spirits Blood Falcon and Jody Summer will also appear at set times. Keep your eyes peeled!</i><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-US/7006675e/index.html North American event page]</ref>

===PAL regions===
<i>
:Spirits from various racing games are going full throttle on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more Spirit Points than usual.

:The Legend-class Black Shadow, plus the Ace-class Blood Falcon and Jody Summer will also appear at set times. Keep your eyes peeled!</i><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-GB/7006675e/index.html PAL region event page]</ref>

==Periodically appearing spirits==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No.
! Image
! Name
! Type
! Class
! Appearance times (UTC)
|-
|604
|[[File:Black Shadow.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (F-Zero series)|Black Shadow}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|★★★★
|06:00, 18:00
|-
|601
|[[File:Blood falcon.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (F-Zero series)|Blood Falcon}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|★★★
|10:00, 22:00
|-
|595
|[[File:Jody Summer.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (F-Zero series)|Jody Summer}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeSupport.png|20px|center|Support]]
|★★★
|02:00, 14:00
|}

==Randomly appearing spirits==
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
|-
! No.
! Image
! Name
! Series
! Enemy Fighter(s)
! Type
! Power
! Stage
! Rules
! Conditions
! Music
|-
|604
|[[File:Black Shadow.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Black Shadow}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} {{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|13,500
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Sudden Damage
|•You'll occasionally take sudden damage after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Devil's Call in Your Heart}}
|-
|595
|[[File:Jody Summer.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} {{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|9,400
|[[Big Blue]]
|N/A
|•The enemy has increased move speed and reduced weight
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|White Land (Remix)}}
|-
|601
|[[File:Blood falcon.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Blood Falcon}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (×2)
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|9,400
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]]
|N/A
|•The enemy's special moves have increased power<br>•The enemy favors special moves<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Car Select}}
|-
|602
|[[File:JackLevin.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Jack Levin}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Ken}} {{Head|Ken|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} {{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (×3)
|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]
|8,800
|[[Big Blue]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Sudden Final Smash
|•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Dream Chaser}}
|-
|91
|[[File:Badwagon Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|Badwagon
|Mario Kart Series
|•Metal {{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|9,700
|{{SSB4|Mario Circuit}}
|N/A
|•The enemy is metal
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Mario Circuit - Mario Kart 8}}
|-
|85
|[[File:B-dasher.png|center|64x64px]]
|B Dasher
|Mario Kart Series
|•{{SSBU|Mario}} {{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} (x3)
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|9,400
|[[Figure-8 Circuit]]
|•Uncontrollable Speed
|•All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly<br>•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Circuit - Mario Kart 7}}
|-
|1,123
|[[File:Excitebike.png|center|64x64px]]
|[[Excitebike]]
|Excitebike Series
|•{{SSBU|Wario}} Team (×4) ({{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}},{{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}},{{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}x2)
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|3,800
|{{SSB4|Mario Circuit}}
|N/A
|•The enemy favors side specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Excitebike - Mario Kart 8}}
|-
|599
|[[File:Mr EAD Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Mr. EAD}}
|F-Zero Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Wario}} {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|3,800
|[[Big Blue]]
|N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy's dash attacks have increased power<br>•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Brain Cleaner}}
|-
|603
|[[File:Zoda.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Zoda}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|3,600
|[[Mute City SNES]]
|•Item: [[Motion-Sensor Bomb]]
|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Lip's Stick]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Sand Ocean (Original)}}
|-
|596
|[[File:MightyGazelle.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Mighty Gazelle}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|4,100
|[[Mute City SNES]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Hazard: Zap Floor
|•The floor is electrified<br>•The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Red Canyon}}
|-
|598
|[[File:Octoman.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Octoman}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|3,700
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Sudden Final Smash
|•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash<br>•The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Planet Colors}}
|-
|90
|[[File:Biddybuggy Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|Biddybuggy
|Mario Kart Series
|•Tiny {{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}} {{Head|Rosalina|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|3,700
|{{SSB4|Mario Circuit}} ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Move Speed ↑<br>•Item: Mario Kart
|•All fighters have increased move speed<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items<br>•The enemy falls slowly
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Cloudtop Cruise - Mario Kart 8}}
|-
|89
|[[File:Luigi's mach 8.png|center|64x64px]]
|Mach 8
|Mario Kart Series
|•{{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|3,700
|[[Mario Circuit]]
|•Hazard: High Gravity<br>•Item: Mario Kart
|•All fighters have reduced jump ability<br>•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8}}
|-
|82
|[[File:Barrel Train Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|Barrel Train
|Mario Kart Series
|•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} {{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|3,500
|[[Spirit Train]]
|•Item: {{b|Bullet Bill|item}}
|•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you<br>•The enemy has increased attack power<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Rainbow Road - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}
|-
|1,152
|[[File:Tractor Trailer Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|Tractor Trailer
|Stunt Race FX
|•[[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Morton]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Morton}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|1,900
|[[Moray Towers]]
|N/A
|•The enemy's side special has increased power<br>•The enemy favors side specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Excite Truck}}
|-
|1,151
|[[File:Ftype.png|center|64x64px]]
|F-Type
|Stunt Race FX
|•[[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Roy]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Roy}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|2,200
|[[Figure-8 Circuit]]
|N/A
|•Timed battle<br>•The enemy has increased move speed and reduced weight
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Title Theme - 3D Hot Rally}}
|-
|1,133
|[[File:Monster Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|MONSTER
|Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally Series
|•Giant [[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Roy]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Roy}}  Team<br>•Giant [[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Morton]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Morton}}<br>•Giant [[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Iggy]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Iggy}}<br>•Giant [[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Wendy]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Wendy}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|1,900
|[[Mushroomy Kingdom]]
|N/A
|•The enemy favors side specials<br>•The enemy is giant
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Title Theme - 3D Hot Rally}}
|-
|1,126
|[[File:Mach rider.png|center|64x64px]]
|Mach Rider
|Mach Rider Series
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|1,700
|[[Port Town Aero Drive]]
|N/A
|•The enemy has increased move speed<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Super Scope]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Mach Rider}}
|-
|605
|[[File:The Skull Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|The Skull}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|1,900
|[[Big Blue]]
|N/A
|•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power<br>•The enemy favors down specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Brain Cleaner}}
|-
|597
|[[File:Baba Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Baba}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|1,900
|[[Big Blue]]
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Dream Chaser}}
|-
|600
|[[File:Bio rex.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{s|fzerowiki|Bio Rex}}
|F-Zero Series
|•{{SSBU|Wolf}} {{Head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|1,900
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]]
|•Item Tidal Wave
|•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating<br>•Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Fire Field (Remix)}}
|-
|168
|[[File:Kalypso.png|center|64x64px]]
|Kalypso
|Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast
|•[[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Wendy]] Team {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Wendy}} (x4)
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|1,800
|[[Kongo Falls]]
|N/A
|•The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber}}
|-
|167
|[[File:Kip.png|center|64x64px]]
|Kip
|Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast
|•Tiny {{SSBU|Yoshi}} Team {{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} (x4)
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|1,800
|[[Yoshi's Story]]
|N/A
|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Rocket Belt]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber}}
|-
|159
|[[File:Kritter.png|center|64x64px]]
|[[Kritter]]
|Donkey Kong Series
|•{{SSBU|King K. Rool}} {{Head|King K. Rool|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|1,700
|{{SSB|Kongo Jungle}}
|•Defense ↑
|•The enemy has increased defense<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Rocket Belt]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Level (64)}}
|-
|87
|[[File:Waluigibike.png|center|64x64px]]
|Standard Bike
|Mario Kart Series
|•{{SSBU|Wario}} {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (×4)
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|2,100
|[[Figure-8 Circuit]]
|N/A
|•The enemy's side special has increased power<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8}}
|-
|86
|[[File:Standard Kart Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|Standard Kart
|Mario Kart Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} Team {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (×4)
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|2,100
|[[Figure-8 Circuit]]
|•Item: [[Green Shell]]
|•The enemy favors side specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Mario Circuit - Super Mario Kart}}
|-
|88
|[[File:Toad in cheep charger.png|center|64x64px]]
|Cheep Charger
|Mario Kart Series
|•{{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|1,900
|{{SSB4|Mario Circuit}}
|N/A
|•The enemy favors grabs and throws<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Mushroom Gorge - Mario Kart Wii}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]
[[Category:Spirit Board events]]
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