List of spirits (Kid Icarus series): Difference between revisions

*The Tiny Pit Team represents the Centurions, a army of angelic soldiers who serve Palutena's Army.

*The stage and music track represent the Centurio's debut in ''Kid Icarus''.

*Pit's favored [[Palutena Bow]] in the air references the Centurions' ability to use archery attacks while flying in midair.

*This spirit's Staff Equipped ability references the Centurion's ability to shoot from their bows and arrows.

*In World of Light, the Centurion spirit is located in the eastern cloud area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage's cloudy setting.

*Pit's yellow costume references the golden armor worn by Pit while using the Three Sacred Treasures in the ''Kid Icarus'' series.

*The stage represents Palutena's Temple, the location of Medusa's final boss battle in ''Kid Icarus'' where Pit battles her while using the Three Sacred Treasures.

*The music track represents the musical theme of the eighth chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', where the Three Sacred Treasures are stolen by Space Pirates and must be retrieved.

*The battle conditions reference the abilities of the Three Sacred Treasures used as Pit's special moves in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, with the Reflect Pit's frequent [[Guardian Orbitars]] referencing the reflective and defensive properties of the [[Mirror Shield]], and his frequent [[Palutena Bow]] representing the Arrow of Light.

*This spirit's Shooting Items Power ↑ ability references how the Arrows of Light are the strongest form of Pit's bow attacks in ''Kid Icarus''.

*The pink Giant Palutena represents Medusa, the large Goddess of Darkness who wears a pink dress in ''Kid Icarus''.

*The stage and music track represents the Underworld Castle, the location of Medusa's final boss battle in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which features a castle-like setting and dark storm clouds.

*The High Gravity hazard is used as a countermeasure against characters specializing in airborne attacks, referencing the countermeasures used during Medusa's boss battle in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.

*The Slow Super Armor battle condition references how Medusa is often stationary and remains immobile during her boss battles.

*The tan Giant Dog of Duck Hunt and Curry-Filled rule represents Twinbellows, a giant two-headed canine who uses fire-based attacks, including the ability to breathe fire.

*The stage and music track represent the coliseum, the location of Twinbellows' boss battle in the first chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which features a dark, cloudy background.

*This spirit's Attack type and Mouthful of Curry ability references Twinbellows' usage of fire-based attacks, including his fire-breathing attack.

*In World of Light, the Twinbellows spirit is located in the Molten Fortress map in the Light Realm, which is occupied by fire-themed spirits, referencing Twinbellows' association with fire.

*The red, blue, and purple Ridleys' favored [[Plasma Breath]] each represent the red, blue, and purple heads of Hewdraw, a draconian enemy who attacks by breathing fireballs.

*The stage and music track represents Skyworld, the main setting of the third chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which features Hewdraw's first boss battle.

*In World of Light, the Hewdraw spirit is located in the eastern cloud area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage's cloudy setting.

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*Wendy's Koopa Clown Car represents Pandora, a bubble-like spirit with a vague design of a face, while Wendy herself represents Amazon Pandora, a female antagonist who is obsessed with glamour.

*The Dark Pit ally references the fifth chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' where Pandora creates Dark Pit by tricking Pit into attacking the Mirror of Truth, only for Dark Pit to turn against her by teaming up with Pit and defeating her in her first boss battle.

*The stage represents the Rewind Spring, the location of Pandora's second boss battle in the twenty-second chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which features a circular stage with a blue color scheme.

*The Bob-omb Festival rule references the bombs summoned by Pandora to attack the player during her boss battles in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', which can be countered by throwing the bombs back at her.

*The brown King K. Rool represents Thanatos, a big-bellied villain with a pale brown color scheme.

*The stage represents the throne room of the Seafloor Palace, the location of Thanatos' boss battle in the seventh chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which features a circular stage with a blue color scheme.

*The Giant and Tiny rules reference Thanatos's shapeshifting abilities during his boss battle where he can transform into a giant foot, or appear tiny after popping out of a Thanatos nesting doll.

*In World of Light, the Thanatos spirit is located on Dharkon's side of The Final Battle map while the Magnus spirit is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are affiliated with Pit with opposing roles, with Thanatos serving as Pit's enemy.

*The purple Giant Ganondorf represents Hades, the large cape-wearing main antagonist of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' with a purple color scheme.

*The stage's background features sequences of the background traveling from light to darkness, referencing the boss battle against Hades in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which features a moving background while traveling from the dark Underworld to the lighter Overworld.

*The music represents Hades' musical theme in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which first plays during his first appearance at the end of the ninth chapter during false credits after defeating Medusa, and once again during his final boss battle.

*Ganondorf starting off with 30% damage, the X Bomb items, and Attack Power ↑ rule reference the later phases of Hades' boss battle where he becomes injured by Pit's Great Sacred Treasure, but transforms into his final form, which uses powerful physical attacks and face-like lasers on his body to shoot lasers at Pit.

*Wario's nose and mustache represents Specknose, a common enemy in ''Kid Icarus'' which takes the appearance of a big nose and a crooked mustache.

*The stage represents the Specknose's appearance as an enemy in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', while the music track represents Specknose's debut as an enemy in ''Kid Icarus''.

*The purple Ganondorf represents the purple robe-wearing Reaper, while the green Tiny Ganondorfs represent the smaller, green robe-wearing Reapettes.

*The stage and music track represents the Reaper's Fortress, the ravine-like fortress setting of the sixth chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which serves as a gateway to the Underworld.

*The battle conditions reference the Reaper's abilities in the ''Kid Icarus'' series, which include spawning Reapettes and quickly chasing after Pit after being caught in the Reaper's "line of sight".

*The Ganondorfs starting off with a [[Death's Scythe]] reference the Reaper and Reapettes' scythes, fitting their standard "Grim Reaper" stereotypical design.

*In World of Light, the Reaper & Reapette spirit is located in the Dracula's Castle map in the Dark Realm, referencing Death, a recurring enemy based on the Grim Reaper in the ''Castlevania'' series similar to the Reaper & Reapette. Coincidentally, the Death spirit is one of the required cores needed to summon Reaper & Reapette.

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*Dark Pit's purple costume is based on the Eggplant Wizard, a purple enemy in the ''Kid Icarus'' series.

*The stage references the Eggplant Wizard's appearance as an enemy in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', while the music track represents the Eggplant Wizard's debut as an enemy in ''Kid Icarus''.

*The Food item and the Attack Power ↓ and Defense ↓ rules reference the Eggplant Wizard's ability to transform Pit into an eggplant, which prevents him from attacking and renders him helpless.

*This spirit's KOs Heal Damage ability further references the Eggplant Wizard's ability to transform Pit into an eggplant, which can be removed by visiting the fortress hospital in ''Kid Icarus''.

*The purple Palutena and the Ditto Poké Ball Pokémon's transformation represents Pseudo-Palutena, the false doppelganger of Palutena with a purple color scheme.

*The stage and music track represents the castle room in the twenty-fourth chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' whose moveset is similar to Palutena's during her boss battle in the twentieth chapter.

*The Mii Swordfighter's costume represents Viridi, the Goddess of Nature, who is featured as a background character.

*The white Giant Kirby's favored [[Stone]] represents {{s|icaruspedia|Cragalanche}}, Viridi's giant rock minion who uses ground slam attacks during its boss battle.

*The stage, music track, and timed battle condition represent Viridi's first appearance in the eleventh chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' where, after the first fifty-five seconds of starting the chapter, she drops a {{s|icaruspedia|Reset Bomb}} on the clashing human armies.

*This spirit's Support type references Viridi's role in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' by aiding Pit and Dark Pit in their quest to defeat the Underworld Army.

*This spirit's Attack type and Metal Killer ability reference Viridi's attack on humanity for destroying nature.

*In World of Light, the Viridi spirit is located in the shrouded forest area in the Light Realm, referencing Viridi's association with nature.

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*The Pac-Man Team starting off with a Super Scope represent the six spherical sections on Lurchthirn's body, which can launch energy sphere projectiles at Pit.

*The stage's layout and music track  represent the Lurchthorns' appearance as an enemy in the eleventh chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', which features Lurchthorns as a stage hazard.

*The black Ike represents Magnus, a muscular mercenary wearing a black outfit who uses a large blade.

*The stage and music track represents the town in the eighteenth chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' which features Magnus as a playable character.

*The battle conditions reference Magnus' slow mobility, which is made up for by his raw power in his swordplay, which can defeat multiple enemies with minimal effort.

*This spirit's Attack type and Sword Attack ↑ ability further references Magnus' strength in his swordplay, which can easily defeat multiple enemies with minimal effort.

*In World of Light, the Magnus spirit is located on Galeem's side of The Final Battle map while the Thanatos spirit is featured across from him on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are affiliated with Pit with opposing roles, with Magnus serving as Pit's ally.

*The grey King Dedede represents Dyntos, a monochromatic character who wields a large hammer.

*The stage and music track represent Dyntos' debut in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.

*The battle condition references Dyntos' status the God of Forge, who can create and wield weapons, which includes blades, clubs, and explosive cannons.

*Zero Suit Samus's blue shorts costume reveal Samus's legs, referencing the Mimicutie's feminine bare legs.

*The music track represents the musical theme of the eight chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', which features Mimicuties appear as an enemy.

*Zero Suit Samus' favored side smash attacks and battle conditions reference the Mimicutie's usage of swift kicking attacks.

*This spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability further references Mimicutie's usage of swift kick attacks.

*In World of Light, the Mimicutie spirit battle is located in the Treasure Chest in the Temple of Light map in the Light Realm, referencing how the Mimicutie is based on a mimic, an enemy monster that takes on the form of a treasure chest in fantasy role-playing games.