List of spirits (Metroid series)

The following is the list of the spirits from the Metroid series in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Primary Spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slot	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability	Origin Game	Acquisition
270		Fusion Suit		★★★	⬡⬡⬡	2,707	8,123	1,291	3,874	1,216	3,648	Shooting Items Power ↑	Metroid Fusion	•Summon with cores from Metroid and Chozo Statue
272		Dark Suit		★★	⬡⬡	1,704	6,837	784	3,145	920	3,692	Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99	Metroid Prime 2: Echoes	•Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 1000SP
273		Light Suit		★★★★	⬡⬡	4,840	12,103	1,810	4,526	2,399	5,999	Healing Shield	Metroid Prime 2: Echoes	•Enhance the Dark Suit spirit
274		Young Samus		★★	⬡⬡	1,458	5,837	810	3,243	540	2,162	Shooting Items Power ↑	Metroid: Other M	•Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Light) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
275		Geemer		★	⬡	1,132	5,665	539	2,697	550	2,751	Jump ↓	Metroid (Artwork: Metroid: Zero Mission)	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
278		Mother Brain		★★★	⬡	3,165	9,497	1,693	5,081	1,472	4,416	Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99	Metroid (Artwork: Metroid: Zero Mission)	•Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Dark) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
279		Mother Brain (2nd Form)		★★★★	⬡	4,746	11,863	2,121	5,302	2,079	5,197	Giant	Super Metroid	•Enhance the Mother Brain spirit
281		Queen Metroid		★★★★	⬡⬡⬡	4,388	10,973	2,258	5,645	1,962	4,906	Jump ↓	Metroid II: Return of Samus	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
282		Zebesian		★★	⬡⬡	1,563	6,257	819	3,279	684	2,738	Fist Attack ↑	Super Metroid	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
285		X Parasite		★	⬡⬡	948	4,748	341	1,709	607	3,039	Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99	Metroid Fusion	•Purchase at Beedle's Tent for 500SP •Battle via Spirit Board
286		Nightmare		★★★	⬡⬡	3,178	9,538	1,285	3,857	1,479	4,437	Lifesteal	Metroid Fusion (Artwork: Metroid: Other M)	•Enhance the X Parasite spirit
287		Mecha Ridley		★★	⬡⬡⬡	1,512	6,120	785	3,176	642	2,598	Initial Damage 30%	Metroid: Zero Mission	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
288		Adam Malkovich		★	⬡⬡	862	4,312	379	1,897	483	2,415	No Effect	Metroid: Other M	•Battle via World of Light (Mysterious Dimension) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
291		Omega Ridley		★★★★	⬡⬡	4,260	10,652	2,311	5,778	1,708	4,271	Weight ↑	Metroid Prime 3: Corruption	•Battle via World of Light (The Dark Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
294		Trace		★	⬡	1,057	5,286	539	2,696	518	2,590	No Effect	Metroid Prime Hunters	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
296		Mech		★	⬡⬡	848	4,244	400	2,002	400	2,002	Weight ↑	Metroid Prime: Federation Force	•Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 500SP

Support Spirits

No.	Image	Name	Class	Cost	Ability	Origin Game	Acquisition
269		Gravity Suit	★★	⬢	Lava-Floor Resist	Super Metroid (Artwork: Metroid Prime)	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
271		Phazon Suit	★★★	⬢⬢	Poison Immunity	Metroid Prime	•Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 4000SP
276		Chozo Statue	★★	⬢	Shooting Attack ↑	Metroid (Artwork: Metroid II: Return of Samus)	•Battle via World of Light (Sacred Land) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
277		Metroid	★★★	⬢⬢	KOs Heal Damage	Metroid (Artwork: Metroid: Samus Returns)	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G •Scan the Metroid amiibo
280		Gunship	★★	⬢⬢	Energy Shot Attack/Resistance ↑	Metroid II: Return of Samus (Artwork: Super Metroid)	•Purchase at Funky Kong's Shack for 1000SP
284		Phantoon	★★	⬢⬢	Sticky-Floor Immunity	Super Metroid	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
289		Little Birdie	★★	⬢	Stats ↑ after Eating	Metroid: Other M	•Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Dark) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
290		Diggernaut	★★	⬢	Bury Immunity	Metroid: Samus Returns	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
292		Parasite Queen	★★	⬢⬢	Screen-Flip Immunity	Metroid Prime (Artwork: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)	•Battle via World of Light (Base) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
293		Kanden	★	⬢	Electric Resist ↑	Metroid Prime Hunters	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
295		Gandrayda	★	⬢	Electric Attack ↑	Metroid Prime 3: Corruption	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G

Master Spirit

No.	Image	Name	Facility	Origin Game	Acquisition	Music
283		Kraid	Dojo (Tank Style)	Metroid (Artwork: Super Metroid)	•Battle via World of Light (The Dark Realm)	Brinstar Depths

Fighter Spirits

No.	Image	Alternate Artwork	Name	Origin Game	Acquisition
264			Samus	Metroid (Artwork: Metroid: Samus Returns)	•Complete Classic Mode with Samus •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G
265			Dark Samus	Metroid Prime (Artwork: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)	•Complete Classic Mode with Dark Samus •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Dark Samus)
266			Zero Suit Samus	Metroid: Zero Mission (Artwork: Metroid: Other M)	•Complete Classic Mode with Zero Suit Samus •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Zero Suit Samus)
267			Ridley	Metroid (Artwork: Metroid: Zero Mission)	•Complete Classic Mode with Ridley •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Ridley)
268			Meta Ridley	Metroid Prime	•Complete Challenge (Smash): Use Ridley's down special, Skewer, for a critical hit on an opponent 4 times within a single battle.

Spirit Battles

Spirit			Battle parameters							Inspiration
No.	Image	Name	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music
269		Gravity Suit	•Samus		3,800	Castle Siege (Underground Cavern)	•Hazard: High Gravity	•Your jumping power decreases	Sector 1	The Samus puppet fighter's purple costume is based on the Gravity Suit's color scheme in Metroid Prime. This spirit’s Lava-Floor Resist effect and the stage's Underground Cavern layout featuring a magma background references the Gravity Suit's resistance to lava damage. The High Gravity hazard and battle condition only affects the player, referencing the Gravity Suit's immunity to gravity.
274		Young Samus	•Zero Suit Samus •Snake		3,400	Frigate Orpheon	N/A	•The enemy falls slowly	Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior	Spirit Battle trivia: The Zero Suit Samus puppet fighter represents her younger self in her later teenage years. The Snake minion fighter references both Snake and Adam Malkovich serving their respective militaries. The stage references both the Frigate Orpheon and the BOTTLE SHIP being space vessels, with the latter being the location where Samus reunites with Adam Malkovich in Metroid: Other M. Other trivia: This spirit’s Shooting Items Power ↑ effect references Young Samus's development of her marksmanship abilities during her time in the Galactic Federation Army. In World of Light, Young Samus's spirit is located on Galeem's side on The Final Battle map while Little Birdie is featured across from her on Dharkon's side, referencing both characters being the younger forms of Samus and Ridley respectively, both of which would form a years-long rivalry.
275		Geemer	•Ivysaur		2,100	Brinstar (Battlefield form)	•Item: Unira •Hazard: Sticky Floor	•The floor is sticky •The enemy is easily distracted by items •The enemy has increased move speed	Brinstar (Melee)	The Ivysaur puppet fighter references both Ivysaur and Geemer being depicted as squat quadruped creatures. The stage and music reference Geemers being encountered in Brinstar in Metroid. The Sticky Floor hazard references the Geemer's ability to cling onto walls. The Unira item references both the Geemers' spiked body and their ability to extend their spines in Metroid Prime.
276		Chozo Statue	•Samus		3,600	Brinstar	•Item: Screw Attack	•The enemy starts the battle with a Screw Attack	Brinstar Depths (Melee)	Spirit Battle trivia: The Samus puppet fighter's frequent use of Missile, Bomb, and Screw Attack references the item upgrades that are acquired from the Chozo Statues. The Screw Attack item references this as well. The stage references the Chozo Statue appearing as a background character. The music contains a remix of Silence, the theme that plays in rooms containing Chozo Statues. Other trivia: This spirit’s Support type and Shooting Attack ↑ effect references the Chozo Statue’s role in aiding Samus in her quest by giving her item upgrades for her Power Suit.
277		Metroid	•Ridley		9,700	Brinstar (Battlefield form)	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Metroid) •Hazard: Sticky Floor	•The floor is sticky •Hostile assist trophies will appear •The enemy's melee blows will heal them when they hit	Title Theme - Metroid	Spirit Battle trivia: The Metroid appears as the Assist Trophy enemy. The Ridley puppet fighter's green coloration features a red coloration, referencing the Metroid's green-and-red color scheme. The stage and music references the Metroid's debut in Metroid. This spirit’s Grab battle type, KOs Heal Damage effect, and battle conditions reference the Metroid's ability to latch onto their prey, slow them down, and absorb their life energy. Other trivia: In World of Light, the Metroid spirit must be defeated in order to access the Zero Suit Samus fighter, referencing the Baby Metroid that sacrifices itself to protect Samus in Super Metroid. This spirit’s Support type references this as well.
278		Mother Brain	•Dark Samus		9,300	Brinstar Depths (Ω form)	•Energy Output ↑ •Assist Trophy Enemies (Mother Brain)	•Hostile assist trophies will appear •The enemy favors neutral specials •All fighters' energy attacks have increased power	Escape	Spirit Battle trivia: Mother Brain appears as the Assist Trophy enemy. The Dark Samus puppet fighter references both Dark Samus and Mother Brain being main antagonists of the Metroid series, with the puppet fighter's red coloration referencing Mother Brain's red color scheme. The music references the escape sequence that plays out immediately after battling Mother Brain in Metroid. The puppet fighter's favored Charge Shot and the Energy Output ↑ rule references Mother Brain's Laser Brain Attack and Samus's Hyper Beam powering up their respective energy attacks in Super Metroid. Other trivia: This spirit’s Shield type references Mother Brain’s Control Capsule, which protects Mother Brain from most external attacks.
281		Queen Metroid	•King K. Rool (180 HP)		13,300	Brinstar (Battlefield form)	•Giant •Attack Power ↑	•The enemy is giant after a little while •Stamina battle •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while	Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns	Spirit Battle trivia: The King K. Rool puppet fighter references both King K. Rool and Queen Metroid being vicious reptilian creatures with a royal title. The music references the boss battle against another Metroid evolutionary stage in Metroid: Samus Returns. The Giant and the Attack Power ↑ rules reference the Queen Metroid being the largest and most powerful Metroid in the species' evolutionary cycle. Other trivia: This spirit’s Grab type references Queen Metroid’s ability to drain her victims’ energy, which was shared with the Metroid spirit battle, which is also a Grab type. This spirit’s Jump ↓ effect references Queen Metroid’s inability to jump during her boss battles.
282		Zebesian	•Dark Samus Team ×4		3,900	Brinstar	N/A	•The enemy's neutral special has increased power	Brinstar (Melee)	The Dark Samus Team represents the Zebesians, common enemies in Super Metroid, with the puppet fighter's use of Charge Shot referencing the Zebesians' main method of attack by firing lasers from their crab-like claws. The stage references the Zebesians often being found in Brinstar in Super Metroid.
283		Kraid	•Giant King K. Rool (280 HP)		10,000	Brinstar Depths (Ω form)	•Jump Power ↓ •Move Speed ↓	•Stamina battle •The enemy is giant	Brinstar Depths (Melee)	The Giant King K. Rool puppet fighter represents Kraid, a giant bipedal reptilian boss who, like King K. Rool, sports a yellow-colored belly. The stage and music reference Kraid's Lair in Metroid. The stage also references Kraid appearing as a background character in this stage's regular form. The Jump Power ↓ and Move Speed ↓ rule reference Kraid's slow, lumbering movements and inability to jump during his boss battles in Super Metroid and Zero Mission.
284		Phantoon	•Clear Inkling		3,500	Frigate Orpheon	•Item: Hothead	•The enemy is invisible	Lockdown Battle Theme	Spirit Battle trivia: The Clear Inkling puppet fighter represents Phantoon, a squid-like creature with the ability to appear and disappear in Super Metroid. The stage references the Wrecked Ship and Bottle Ship where Phantoon is encountered. The music references Phantoon's appearance as a boss in Other M. The Hothead item references Phantoon's Phantom Eyes attack. Other trivia: This spirit’s Sticky-Floor Immunity effect references the Phantoon’s ability to float, which makes it unable to touch the floor.
285		X Parasite	•Kirby Team ×10		2,100	Lylat Cruise	N/A	•The enemy favors neutral specials •Defeat an army of fighters	Sector 1	Spirit Battle trivia: The Kirby Team's favored Inhale references both Kirby and the X Parasites being blob-like creatures that can absorb and copy other beings. One of the possible sequences in the Lylat Cruise stage features the Pleiades flying through an asteroid field, which references the prologue of Metroid Fusion where X Parasites cause Samus to crash her Gunship in an asteroid field. The music references the X Parasites' appearance in Metroid Fusion. Other trivia: This spirit’s Attack type references how the X Parasites attack their host’s bodies from within, enabling their absorption and copying abilities. This spirit is purchasable at Beedle's Tent, a shop that sells spirits related to living creatures, referencing the X Parasite being living creatures.
287		Mecha Ridley	•Giant Ridley (140 HP)		4,100	Norfair (Ω form)	•Move Speed ↓	•The enemy's smash attacks have increased power •Stamina battle •The enemy is giant	Vs. Meta Ridley	The Giant Meta Ridley puppet fighter and music references both Meta Ridley and Mecha Ridley being giant, robotic versions of Ridley. The stage references Mecha Ridley's appearance in Metroid: Zero Mission, as Norfair has appeared in the game as well. This spirit’s Initial Damage 30% effect and the Move Speed ↓ rule references Mecha Ridley being an incomplete robot that is missing its walking and flying units, hindering its movement.
288		Adam Malkovich	•Snake •Zero Suit Samus		1,600	Shadow Moses Island	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win	Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior	Similar to the battle with Young Samus, the Snake puppet fighter references both Snake and Adam Malkovich serving their respective militaries. The Zero Suit Samus puppet fighter and the battle condition references Adam Malkovich being the Commanding Officer to Young Samus. The stage resembles the BOTTLE SHIP's Main Sector, the area in Metroid: Other M where Samus and Adam Malkovich reunite after Samus's departure from the Galactic Federation Army.
289		Little Birdie	•Tiny Ridley		3,700	Distant Planet	•Defense ↑ •Attack Power ↑ •Giant	•The enemy is giant after a little while •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while •The enemy has increased defense after a little while	Vs. Ridley	Spirit Battle trivia: The Tiny Ridley puppet fighter references Ridley being the adult form of Little Birdie. The stage references the Biosphere where the Little Birdie is encountered in Metroid: Other M. The music, rules and battle conditions reference Ridley's life cycle, where he grows from the little and weak Little Birdie to his larger and more dangerous stages. Other trivia: This spirit’s Stats ↑ after Eating rule references Little Birdie’s voracious appetite where its growth cycle is enabled by feeding. In World of Light, Little Birdie's spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while Young Samus is featured across from it on Galeem's side, referencing both characters being the younger forms of Ridley and Samus respectively, both of which would form a years-long rivalry.
290		Diggernaut	•Giant R.O.B.		3,900	The Great Cave Offensive (Battlefield form)	•Item: Drill	•The enemy starts the battle with a Drill •The enemy is giant	Magmoor Caverns - Metroid: Samus Returns	Spirit Battle trivia: The Giant R.O.B. puppet fighter represents representing Diggernaut, a giant mining robot. The stage references Area 4, an underground area with large blue crystals where Diggernaut chases Samus. The music references Diggernaut's appearance in Metroid: Samus Returns. This spirit's Bury Immunity effect, the puppet fighter starting off with a Drill, and the Drill items enabled in this spirit battle references the Diggernaut’s ability to dig through underground areas with its mining drills. Other trivia: In World of Light, the Diggernaut spirit is found in the Badlands section with large bones and an excavated hole, referencing Area 6, a similar area where Diggernaut battles Samus.
291		Omega Ridley	•Metal Ridley (180 HP)		13,900	Norfair	•Curry-Filled	•Stamina battle •The enemy breathes fire •The enemy is metal	Vs. Meta Ridley	The Metal Meta Ridley puppet fighter and the music references Omega Ridley being the revived, enhanced form of Meta Ridley infused with Phazon-enhanced armoskin. The stage references both Norfair and the Space Pirate Homeworld featuring areas that features Ridley as a boss. This spirit's Attack type, Weight ↑ effect, and the Curry-Filled rule, and battle conditions references the battle against Omega Ridley, who is mostly protected by his Phazon-enhanced armorskin and utilizes his Kinetic Breath Weapon attack.
292		Parasite Queen	•Giant Ridley		4,000	Frigate Orpheon	•Attack Power ↑	•The enemy has increased attack power •The enemy shields often •The enemy is giant	Vs. Parasite Queen	Spirit Battle trivia: The Giant Ridley puppet fighter references both Ridley and the Parasite Queen being large creatures in Metroid with reptilian features. The stage and music represents the Parasite Queen's boss battle in Metroid Prime, with the Parasite Queen appearing as a background character. The puppet fighter's frequent shielding references the Reactor Core shields, which the Parasite Queen uses to protect herself. Other trivia: This spirit’s Screen-Flip Immunity effect references Parasite Queen’s appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series where the Frigate Orpheon stage will flip occasionally.
293		Kanden	•Samus		1,700	Brinstar	•Item: Motion-Sensor Bomb	•The enemy is easily distracted by items	Psycho Bits	Spirit Battle trivia: The Samus puppet fighter references both Kanden and Samus being bounty hunters. The music references Kanden's appearance in Metroid Prime Hunters. The Motion-Sensor Bomb item and the battle condition represent Kanden's Larva Bomb. Other trivia: This spirit’s Electric Resist ↑ effect references Kanden’s body being covered in an electromagnetic field.
294		Trace	•Samus		1,900	Norfair (Battlefield form)	•Invisibility	•The enemy is invisible	Psycho Bits	The Samus puppet fighter references both Samus and Trace being bounty hunters. The stage references Alinos, a volcanic planet where Trace can be randomly encountered. This is also referenced by the burning planet in the Outer Space section where Trace's spirit is located in World of Light. The music references Trace's appearance in Metroid Prime Hunters. The Invisibility rule references Trace's ability to turn invisible while using his Affinity Weapon, the Imperialist.
295		Gandrayda	•Dark Samus •Pikachu		1,800	Frigate Orpheon	N/A	•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle	Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes	The Dark Samus puppet fighter's purple color scheme is based off of Gandrayda's color scheme, referencing Gandrayda being corrupted and absorbed by Dark Samus in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. This spirit’s Electrical Attack ↑ effect and Pikachu minion fighter references Gandrayda's electrical powers. The stage and music references the Metroid Prime series where both Dark Samus and Gandrayda prominently appeared.

Series Order

Number	Name	Series
264	Samus	Metroid Series
265	Dark Samus	Metroid Prime Series
266	Zero Suit Samus	Metroid Series
267	Ridley
268	Meta Ridley	Metroid Prime Series
269	Gravity Suit	Metroid Series
270	Fusion Suit
271	Phazon Suit	Metroid Prime Series
272	Dark Suit
273	Light Suit
274	Young Samus	Metroid Series
275	Geemer
276	Chozo Statue
277	Metroid
278	Mother Brain
279	Mother Brain (2nd Form)
280	Gunship
281	Queen Metroid
282	Zebesian
283	Kraid
284	Phantoon
285	X Parasite
286	Nightmare
287	Mecha Ridley
288	Adam Malkovich
289	Little Birdie
290	Diggernaut
291	Omega Ridley	Metroid Prime Series
292	Parasite Queen
293	Kanden
294	Trace
295	Gandrayda
296	Mech

Trivia

• The artwork used for Nightmare's spirit has never been publicly released prior to Ultimate. Based on the design and art style, it is presumably concept art from Metroid: Other M.
• The artwork used for the Geemer spirit is actually identified as a Zoomer in the English translation of the Metroid: Zero Mission manual. It should be noted that "Geemer" and "Zoomer" are alternate translations of the same enemy name (ギーマー), although the Metroid Prime series established Geemers and Zoomers as two separate but closely-related species.
• Prior to Ultimate, "Mecha Ridley" was an unofficial translation of Ridley Robot's Japanese name, which became popular enough as a nickname that it often was interchangeably used with the official name.