List of spirits (Street Fighter series): Difference between revisions

*The blue Zero Suit Samus represents Chun-Li, a nimble Chinese female fighter who wears a blue outfit.

*The stage and music track represents the Shopping District on Taiping Road, a shopping district stage in China which serves as Chun-Li's stage in ''Street Fighter II'',.

*Zero Suit Samus' frequent leg-based attacks and first battle condition reference Chun-Li's Chinese martial arts style, where she uses quick and powerful kicking attacks in her moveset.

*The green Donkey Kong represents Blanka, a large, green, muscular fighter with a beastly nature.

*The stage and music track represent the Amazon River Basin, a jungle river stage which serves as Blanka's stage in ''Street Fighter II'', the Amazon River Basin.

*Donkey Kong starting off with a Screw Attack references Blanka's feral and electrical fighting style, where he uses rolling attacks and electric-based attacks in his moveset.

*This spirit's Electric Attack ↑ ability further references Blanka's electric-based attacks in his moveset.

*The larger-than-normal white Incineroar represents Zangief, a large, muscular Russian wrestler who wears red briefs.

*The stage and music track represent the Big Factory, a Russian factory serving as Zangief's stage in ''Street Fighter II'', which is designed similarly to a boxing ring.

*The first battle condition references Zangief's Russian pro wrestling moveset, where he uses powerful grappling and throw attacks in his moveset.

*The green Captain Falcon represents Guile, a muscular aerial pilot wearing a green tank top specializing in close quarters combat, who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.

*The stage and music track represents the Air Force Base, a base in the United States Air Force serving as Guile's stage in ''Street Fighter II'', which features aerial vehicles in the background.

*In World of Light, the Guile spirit is featured on Galeem's side of the Final Battle map while the Nash spirit is featured across from him on Dharkon's side, referencing their close friendship and rivalry until Nash's death and later revival, where Guile attempted to rekindle his friendship with Nash after his dark turn in ''Street Fighter V''.

*The larger-than-normal blue Little Mac represents Balrog, a large boxer wearing blue briefs who uses powerful punches in combat.

*The stage and music track represents Las Vegas, a city in Nevada, USA serving as Balrog's stage in ''Street Fighter II'', which features a nighttime city background.

*This spirit's Support type references Balrog's role in the ''Street Fighter'' series as one of M. Bison's henchmen.

*This spirit's Attack type and Neutral Special ↑ ability references how Balrog uses powerful punch attacks in his moveset, which is used as the player's neutral special in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

*The navy Meta Knight represents Vega, a Spanish masked fighter who uses bladed weapons in combat.  

*The stage and music track represents the Fighting Barroom, a Spanish cantina serving as Vega's stage in ''Street Fighter II'', which features a fighting ring and crowds of cheering fans.

*Meta Knight's frequent aerial attacks and third battle condition reference Vega's Spanish ninjitsu fighting style, where he uses jumping and aerial attacks in his moveset.

*This spirit's Weight ↓ ability references how Vega is a nimble fighter, which allows him to use aerial attacks.

*The larger-than-normal blue Ryu represents, Sagat, a large Thailand-born fighter wearing blue shorts who shares a similar moveset with his longtime rival, Ryu.

*The stage and music track represents the Ayutthaya Ruins, an ancient structure in Thailand similar to the Colosseum in Rome, which serves as Sagat's stage in ''Street Fighter II''.

*The Super Armor battle condition references Sagat's strength and offensive power, while the second battle condition references how Sagat's Muay Thai fighting style features a similar but more powerful moveset than Ryu and Ken's movesets.

*This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability references Sagat's Muay Thai fighting style, which allows him to use powerful punching attacks in his moveset.

*The violet Ganondorf represents M. Bison, a muscular antagonist wearing a violet cape who uses darkness-based powers in combat.  

*The stage and music track represent the Temple Hideout, a temple stage in Thailand which serves as M. Bison's hideout and stage in ''Street Fighter II''.

*The Attack Power ↓ rules applies to the player, while the Attack Power ↑ rule applies to Ganondorf, referencing how M. Bison is the most powerful fighter in ''Street Fighter II'', who uses powerful physical attacks empowered by his Psycho Power.

*This spirit's Grab type and PSI Attack ↑ ability reference M. Bison's Psycho Power, which allows him to control his victim's minds.

*In World of Light, the M. Bison spirit must be defeated in order to access the Ryu fighter, referencing M. Bison's role as the final opponent in the ''Street Fighter'' games. Also, the Balrog, Vega, and Sagat spirits must be defeated in order to access M. Bison' spirit battle, referencing ''Street Fighter II'''s Arcade Mode where the aforementioned spirits are fought in that order.

*The green Sheik represents Cammy White, a British female fighter with blonde braided hair who wears a green outfit.

*The stage and music track represents Fraserburgh Castle, a stone bridge stage in Northumberland, England serving as Cammy's stage in ''Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers'', which features an old castle.

*Sheik's frequent leg-based attacks and the first battle condition references Cammy's fighting style, which allows her to use close-range swift kicking attacks in her moveset.

*This spirit's Neutral type references Cammy's status as a brainwashed agent of the antagonistic Shadaloo organization until she broke free and later became an ally.

*This spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability further references Cammy's close-range kicking fighting style.

*The grey Lucario represents Fei Long, a Chinese martial artist wearing dark grey pants whose moves are backed by pyrokinetic abilities, which is represented by Lucario's aura.

*The stage and music track represents Tiger Balm Garden, a stage in Hong Kong, China serving as Lei Fong's stage in ''Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers'' which features a similar polygonal arena.

*The battle conditions reference Fei Long's kung fu fighting style, where he uses multiple attacks featuring the use of punches and kicks to attack.

*This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability further references Fei Long's kung fu fighting style, which features the usage of his fists.

*The blue Incineroar represents T. Hawk, a muscular fighter wearing a blue outfit who uses grapple-based moves in combat.

*The stage and music track represents Hospicio Cabañas, a Spanish hospital in Guadalajara, Mexico, which serves as T. Hawk's stage in''Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers'',.

*The black Ryu represents Akuma, a muscular fighter wearing a black fighting uniform who shares a similar moveset with his rival, Ryu.

*The stage represents Suzaku Castle, a training dojo run by Akuma's older brother, Gouken, who becomes Ryu and Ken's teacher and mentor.

*The music track represents the musical theme of M. Bison's stage, referencing how Akuma appears as a hidden boss in ''Super Street Fighter II Turbo'', where he ambushes M. Bison and fights the player in his stead.

*The Defense ↓ rule applying to the player and the first battle condition references how Akuma is one of the most powerful fighters in the ''Street Fighter'' series, who uses more powerful versions of the Ansatsuken fighting style empowered by the Satui no Hado.

*This spirit's Attack type references Akuma's extremely raw strength incorporated into his Satsui no Hado fighting style.

*The yellow Captain Falcon represents Charlie Nash, a muscular aerial pilot wearing a yellow jacket who specializes in close quarters combat.

*The stage and music track represents the Air Force Base, which serves as Guile's stage in the ''Street Fighter'' series, referencing how Nash served in the U.S. Air Force alongside Guile.

*The Metal Shift rule references how Nash was killed by M. Bison in ''Street Fighter Alpha'' and ''Alpha 2'', but was later brought back to life and was given cybernetic enhancements.

*This spirit's Death's Scythe Equipped ability further references how Nash was killed by M. Bison, but was later brought back to life.

*In World of Light, the Nash spirit is located on Dharkon's side of The Final Battle map while the Guile spirit is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing their close friendship and rivalry until Nash's death and later revival, where his character takes a darker turn in ''Street Fighter V''.

*The blue Ken represents Dan Hikibi, a Chinese martial artist who trained alongside Ken at Suzaku Castle.

*The second battle condition references Dan's tendency to taunt his opponents during combat.

*This spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability reference how Dan is designed to be an intentionally weak "joke" character.

*The cyan Ryu represents his disciple, Sakura Kasugano, a schoolgirl who wears a blue school sailor uniform.

*Ryu's favored [[Hadoken]], the stage, and the music track references Sakura's fixation on Ryu, copying and studying his techniques, including his signature Hadoken move.

*The pink Lucario represents Gen, a Chinese martial artist who wears a light purple fighter uniform.

*The stage and music track represents China, the country featuring Gen's stages in the ''Street Fighter'' series, which features a Chinese architectural arch in the background.

*The first battle condition references how Gen's kung fu moves are strengthened from years of experience, which is represented by Lucario's aura.

*This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability further references Gen's strengthened kung fu moves, which features the usage of his fists.

*The purple Lucario represents Karin Kanzuki, a Japanese female martial artist who uses a mixture of multiple martial arts styles in combat.  

*The stage represents Kanzuki Beach, a beachside stage which serves as Karin's DLC stage in ''Street Fighter V''.

*The music track represents the musical theme of Cammy White, another female fighter with braided blonde hair similar to Karin.

*The third battle condition references Karin's Kanzuki style martial arts, which allows her to use a variety of speed to keep the opponents guessing before she strikes.

*This spirit's Grab type and Strong Throw ability further reference Karin's Kanzuki style martial arts, which allows her to use throw-based moves in her moveset.

*The blue Richter represents Cody, an American fighter wearing a blue uniform who is seen cuffed together in chains, similar to the chain flail of Richter's Vampire Killer whip.

*The stage represents Skyscraper Under Construction, a skyscraper stage in the fictional Metro City which serves as Cody's stage in ''Super Street Fighter IV''.

*Richter's frequent [[Axe]] and second battle condition reference Cody's usage of projectiles in his moveset, which includes stones and knives.

*This spirit's Grab type and Strong Throw ability further references Cody's usage throwing projectiles in his moveset.

*The pink Bayonetta represents Juri Han, a South Korean female fighter who wears hair ribbons and a pink midriff shirt.

*The stage represents Festival at the Old Temple, a festive stage which serves as Juri's stage in ''Super Street Fighter IV''.  

*The black Ryu represents Evil Ryu, the darker form assumed by Ryu if he succumbs to the power of the Satsui no Hado.

*The stage and music track references Evil Ryu's debut as a villainous playable character in ''Street Fighter Alpha 2''.

*The Sudden Final Smash and Attack Power ↑ rules reference how Evil Ryu uses more a powerful version of the Ansatsuken fighting style than Ryu, empowered by the Satui no Hado.

*This spirit's Neutral type references how Ryu succumbs to the Satsui no Hado, transforming him into Evil Ryu.

*This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability further references how Evil Ryu's Ansatsuken fighting style becomes more powerful when empowered by the Satsui no Hado.