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	Samus' purple costume is based on the Gravity Suit's color scheme in Metroid Prime. The stage's Underground Cavern layout and this spirit's Lava-Floor Resist ability reference the Gravity Suit's resistance to lava damage. The High Gravity hazard 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 inspiration: Zero Suit Samus represents Samus's younger self in her later teenage years. The Snake minion represents Adam Malkovich, Young Samus' Commanding Officer in the Galactic Federation Army. The stage references the Frigate Orpheon, a Metroid spaceship similar to the BOTTLE SHIP where Samus reunites with Adam Malkovich in Metroid: Other M. The Floaty Jumps battle condition applies to Zero Suit Samus, referencing how Young Samus is lighter and agile before donning her Power Suit. Other trivia: This spirit's Shooting Items Power ↑ ability 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 how both characters are the younger forms of Samus and Ridley respectively, both of whom 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)	Ivysaur and Geemer are both squat quadruped creatures. The stage and music represent the Geemer's debut in Metroid. The Sticky Floor hazard and this spirit's Jump ↓ ability reference the Geemer's ability to cling onto walls. The Unira item references the Geemer's 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 inspiration: Samus receives her item upgrades from the Chozo Statues in Metroid. The stage features the Chozo Statue as a background character. The stage and music represent the Chozo Statues' debut in Metroid The music features a remix of "Silence", the theme that plays in rooms containing Chozo Statues. Samus' frequent special moves and the Screw Attack item reference the item upgrades that are acquired from the Chozo Statues. Other trivia: This spirit's Support type and Shooting Attack ↑ ability references the Chozo Statue's role in aiding Samus 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 inspiration: The Metroid appears as the Assist Trophy enemy. Ridley's green coloration features a red coloration, referencing the Metroid's green-and-red color scheme. The stage and music represent the Metroid's debut in Metroid. The Sticky Floor hazard and this spirit's Grab battle type reference the Metroid's ability to latch onto their prey and slow them down. The Lifesteal battle condition and this spirit's KOs Heal Damage ability reference the Metroid's ability to absorb the life energy from their prey. 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.
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 inspiration: Mother Brain appears as the Assist Trophy enemy. Dark Samus and Mother Brain are both main antagonists of the Metroid series. The stage and music represent Mother Brain's debut in Metroid. The music references the escape sequence that plays out immediately after battling Mother Brain in Metroid. Dark Samus' favored Charge Shot and the Energy Output ↑ rule reference Mother Brain's Laser Brain Attack she uses in her second form, this spirit's enhanced form. Dark Samus' favored Charge Shot also references how Samus' Hyper Beam powers up her 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. In World of Light, Mother Brain's spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while EVE is featured across from her on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are female artificial intelligence, with Mother Brain appearing as an enemy.
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 inspiration: King K. Rool and Queen Metroid are both vicious reptilian creatures with a royal title. The stage resembles the Queen Metroid's nest in Metroid: Samus Returns. The music references the boss battle against another Metroid evolutionary stage in Metroid: Samus Returns. The Giant and the Attack Power ↑ rules reference how the Queen Metroid is 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 ↓ ability 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)	Dark Samus and Zebesians are both enemies in the Metroid series. The Dark Samus Team references how Zebesians are a common enemy in the Metroid series. The stage and music reference how the Zebesians are often found in Brinstar in Super Metroid. The Dark Samus Team's frequent Charge Shot references how the Zebesians attack by firing lasers from their crab-like claws.
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 and Kraid are both giant bipedal reptilian bosses with a yellow-colored belly. The stage's regular form features Kraid as a background character. The stage and music reference Kraid's Lair in Metroid. The Jump Power ↓ and Move Speed ↓ rules 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 inspiration: Inkling and Phantoon are both squid-like creatures The Clear Inkling references the Phantoon's ability to appear and disappear. The stage references the Wrecked Ship and BOTTLE SHIP where Phantoon is encountered in Metroid: Other M. The music references Phantoon's appearance as a boss in Other M. The Hothead item references Phantoon's Phantom Eyes attack which creates eyeballs covered in flames. Other trivia: This spirit's Sticky-Floor Immunity ability 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 inspiration: Kirby and the X Parasites are both blob-like creatures. The Kirby Team references how the X Parasites are a common enemy in Metroid Fusion. 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. The Kirby Team's favored Inhale references how the X Parasites can absorb and copy other beings. 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 how the X Parasite is a sentient virus.
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 and Mecha Ridley are both giant, robotic versions of Ridley. The stage references Mecha Ridley's appearance in Metroid: Zero Mission. The music further references how Mecha Ridley is a robotic version of Ridley. The Move Speed ↓ rule and this spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability reference how Mecha Ridley is an incomplete robot that's 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	Snake and Adam Malkovich both serve their respective militaries. The Zero Suit Samus minion represents Samus' younger self in her later teenage years. 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. The battle condition references how Adam Malkovich is the Commanding Officer to Young Samus.
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 inspiration: The Tiny Ridley references how Little Birdie is the infant form of Ridley. The stage references the Biosphere where the Little Birdie is encountered in Metroid: Other M. The music references how Little Birdie eventually grows up to become Ridley. The Giant rule and the 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 how both characters are the younger forms of Ridley and Samus respectively, both of whom 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 inspiration: The Giant R.O.B. and Diggernaut are both giant automatons. 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. R.O.B. starting off with a Drill references how the Diggernaut is equipped with mining drills. Other trivia: this spirit's Bury Immunity ability reference the Diggernaut's ability to dig through underground areas with its mining drills. 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	Spirit Battle inspiration: The Metal Meta Ridley references how Omega Ridley is the revived, enhanced form of Meta Ridley infused with Phazon-enhanced armorskin. The stage references how Norfair and the Space Pirate Homeworld both feature areas where Ridley appears as a boss. The music further references how Omega Ridley is the enhanced form of Meta Ridley. The Curry-Filled rule references Omega Ridley's Kinetic Breath Weapon attack, which allows Ridley to breathe a powerful stream of fiery plasma. Other trivia: This spirit's Attack type references how Omega Ridley's attacks is the more powerful version of Meta Ridley. This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Omega Ridley is a heavyweight character, being made of metal.
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 inspiration: The Giant Ridley and the Parasite Queen are both large Metroid bosses with reptilian features. The stage features the Parasite Queen as a background character. The stage and music represents the Parasite Queen's boss battle in Metroid Prime. The Giant Ridley's frequent shielding references the Reactor Core shields, which the Parasite Queen uses to protect herself. Other trivia: This spirit's Screen-Flip Immunity ability references the 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 inspiration: Samus and Kanden are both bounty hunters. The music references Kanden's appearance in Metroid Prime Hunters. The Motion-Sensor Bomb item references Kanden's Larva Bomb. Other trivia: This spirit's Electric Resist ↑ ability references how Kanden's body is covered in an electromagnetic field.
294		Trace	•Samus		1,900	Norfair (Battlefield form)	•Invisibility	•The enemy is invisible	Psycho Bits	Spirit Battle inspiration: Samus and Trace are both bounty hunters. The stage references Alinos, a volcanic planet where Trace can be randomly encountered. 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. Other trivia: In World of Light, Trace's spirit is located on a burning planet in the Outer Space section similar to the stage's burning setting.
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	Dark Samus and Gandrayda both appeared in the Metroid Prime series. Dark Samus' purple costume is based on Gandrayda's color scheme, referencing how Gandrayda is corrupted and absorbed by Dark Samus in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. The Pikachu minion and this spirit's Electrical Attack ↑ ability reference Gandrayda's electrical powers. The stage and music further reference the Metroid Prime series where Dark Samus and Gandrayda both 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.