Taking the Lead (そのチェッカーはゆずれない！) is a Spirit Board event focused on Spirits from racing games. It ran from 7 a.m. on March 8, 2019 to 7 a.m. on March 11, 2019 (UTC). During the event, defeating Spirits on the Spirit Board which are part of the event awarded more SP than usual.
Description
North America
- 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![1]
PAL regions
- 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![2]
Periodically appearing spirits
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Appearance times (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 604 | Black Shadow |  |
★★★★ | 06:00, 18:00 | |
| 601 | Blood Falcon |  |
★★★★ | 10:00, 22:00 | |
| 595 |  |
Jody Summer |  |
★★★ | 02:00, 14:00 |
Randomly appearing spirits
| Spirit | Battle parameters | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Image | Name | Series | Enemy Fighter(s) | Type | Power | Stage | Rules | Conditions | Music |
| 604 | Black Shadow | F-Zero Series | •Ganondorf  •Captain Falcon 
|
|
13,500 | Port Town Aero Dive (Battlefield form) | •Sudden Damage | •You'll occasionally take sudden damage after a little while | Devil's Call in Your Heart | |
| 595 | |
Jody Summer | F-Zero Series | •Zero Suit Samus  •Captain Falcon 
|
|
9,400 | Big Blue | N/A | •The enemy has increased move speed and reduced weight | White Land (Remix) |
| 601 | Blood Falcon | F-Zero Series | •Captain Falcon (×2)
|
|
9,400 | Port Town Aero Dive | N/A | •The enemy's special moves have increased power •The enemy favors special moves •The enemy has increased move speed |
Car Select | |
| 602 | Jack Levin | F-Zero Series | •Ken  •Wii Fit Trainer  (×3)
|
 |
8,800 | Big Blue (Battlefield form) | •Sudden Final Smash | •The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash •Reinforcements will appear during the battle |
Dream Chaser | |
| 91 | Badwagon | Mario Kart Series | •Metal Peach 
|
|
9,700 | Mario Circuit | N/A | •The enemy is metal | Mario Circuit - Mario Kart 8 | |
| 85 | B Dasher | Mario Kart Series | •Mario  (x3)
|
|
9,400 | Figure-8 Circuit | •Uncontrollable Speed | •All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly •The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you |
Circuit - Mario Kart 7 | |
| 1,123 | Excitebike | Excitebike Series | •Wario Team (×4) ( , , x2)
|
|
3,800 | Mario Circuit | N/A | •The enemy favors side specials | Excitebike - Mario Kart 8 | |
| 599 |  |
Mr. EAD | F-Zero Series | •Giant Wario •Giant R.O.B. 
|
|
3,800 | Big Blue | N/A | •Defeat the main fighter to win •The enemy's dash attacks have increased power •The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you |
Brain Cleaner |
| 603 |  |
Zoda | F-Zero Series | •Snake 
|
|
3,600 | Mute City SNES | •Item: Motion-Sensor Bomb | •The enemy starts the battle with a Lip's Stick | Sand Ocean (Original) |
| 596 |  |
Mighty Gazelle | F-Zero Series | •Mega Man 
|
|
4,100 | Mute City SNES (Battlefield form) | •Hazard: Zap Floor | •The floor is electrified •The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful |
Red Canyon |
| 598 |  |
Octoman | F-Zero Series | •Mr. Game & Watch 
|
 |
3,700 | Port Town Aero Dive (Battlefield form) | •Sudden Final Smash | •The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash •The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly |
Planet Colors |
| 90 | Biddybuggy | Mario Kart Series | •Tiny Rosalina & Luma 
|
|
3,700 | Mario Circuit (Battlefield form) | •Move Speed ↑ •Item: Mario Kart |
•All fighters have increased move speed •The enemy is easily distracted by items •The enemy falls slowly |
Cloudtop Cruise - Mario Kart 8 | |
| 89 |  |
Mach 8 | Mario Kart Series | •Luigi 
|
|
3,700 | Mario Circuit | •Hazard: High Gravity •Item: Mario Kart |
•All fighters have reduced jump ability •The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you |
Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8 |
| 82 | Barrel Train | Mario Kart Series | •Donkey Kong  •Diddy Kong 
|
|
3,500 | Spirit Train | •Item: Bullet Bill | •The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you •The enemy has increased attack power •The enemy has increased move speed |
Rainbow Road - Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | |
| 1,152 |  |
Tractor Trailer | Stunt Race FX | •Morton 
|
|
1,900 | Moray Towers | N/A | •The enemy's side special has increased power •The enemy favors side specials |
Excite Truck |
| 1,151 | F-Type | Stunt Race FX | •Roy 
|
|
2,200 | Figure-8 Circuit | N/A | •Timed battle •The enemy has increased move speed and reduced weight |
Title Theme - 3D Hot Rally | |
| 1,133 |  |
MONSTER | Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally Series | •Giant Roy Team •Giant Morton •Giant Iggy  •Giant Wendy 
|
|
1,900 | Mushroomy Kingdom | N/A | •The enemy favors side specials •The enemy is giant |
Title Theme - 3D Hot Rally |
| 1,126 |  |
Mach Rider | Mach Rider Series | •Captain Falcon 
|
|
1,700 | Port Town Aero Drive | N/A | •The enemy has increased move speed •The enemy starts the battle with a Super Scope |
Mach Rider |
| 605 |  |
The Skull | F-Zero Series | •Robin 
|
|
1,900 | Big Blue | N/A | •The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •The enemy favors down specials |
Brain Cleaner |
| 597 | Baba | F-Zero Series | •Captain Falcon 
|
|
1,900 | Big Blue | N/A | •Stamina battle •The enemy has increased move speed |
Dream Chaser | |
| 600 | Bio Rex | F-Zero Series | •Wolf 
|
|
1,900 | Port Town Aero Dive | •Item Tidal Wave | •The enemy becomes more powerful after eating •Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while |
Fire Field (Remix) | |
| 168 |  |
Kalypso | Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast | •Wendy Team (x4)
|
|
1,800 | Kongo Falls | N/A | •The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt •The enemy has increased move speed |
Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber |
| 167 |  |
Kip | Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast | •Tiny Yoshi Team  (x4)
|
|
1,800 | Yoshi's Story | N/A | •The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt | Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber |
| 159 |  |
Kritter | Donkey Kong Series | •King K. Rool 
|
|
1,700 | Kongo Jungle | •Defense ↑ | •The enemy has increased defense •The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt |
Jungle Level (64) |
| 87 |  |
Standard Bike | Mario Kart Series | •Wario (×4)
|
|
2,100 | Figure-8 Circuit | N/A | •The enemy's side special has increased power •The enemy has increased move speed |
Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8 |
| 86 |  |
Standard Kart | Mario Kart Series | •Squirtle Team  (×4)
|
|
2,100 | Figure-8 Circuit | •Item: Green Shell | •The enemy favors side specials | Mario Circuit - Super Mario Kart |
| 88 |  |
Cheep Charger | Mario Kart Series | •Peach 
|
|
1,900 | Mario Circuit | N/A | •The enemy favors grabs and throws •The enemy has increased move speed |
Mushroom Gorge - Mario Kart Wii |
