Editing Always Purplest Before the Dawn

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'''Always Purplest Before the Dawn''' was a [[Spirit Board]] [[List of Spirit Board events|event]] focused on purple-colored [[spirit]]s. It ran from 6 a.m. on March 19, 2021 to 6 a.m. on March 22, 2021 ({{s|wikipedia|UTC}}). During the event, defeating spirits on the Spirit Board which were part of the event awarded more [[snack]]s than usual.

==Description==
===North America===
<i>
:Spirits of purple-colored characters will be blotting out the Spirit Board!

:Defeating them in battle will earn you extra snacks. Check them out!</i><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-US/a5133715/index.html North American event page]</ref>

===PAL regions===
<i>
:Spirits of purple-coloured characters are blotting out the Spirit Board! Defeating them in battle will earn you extra snacks.

:The Legend-class Calamity Ganon and Tabuu, plus the Ace-class Shantae will also appear at set times. Check them out!</i><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-GB/a5133715/index.html PAL region event page]</ref>

==Periodically appearing spirits==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No.
! Image
! Name
! Type
! Class
! Appearance times (UTC)
|-
|243
|[[File:SSBU spirit Calamity Ganon.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (The Legend of Zelda series)|Calamity Ganon}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|★★★★
|06:00, 18:00
|-
|1,296
|[[File:SSBU spirit Shantae.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Shantae}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|★★★
|10:00, 22:00
|-
|1,100
|[[File:SSBU spirit Tabuu.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Super Smash Bros. series)|Tabuu}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|★★★★
|02:00, 14:00
|}

==Randomly appearing spirits==
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
|-
! No.
! Image
! Name
! Series
! Enemy Fighter(s)
! Type
! Power
! Stage
! Rules
! Conditions
! Music
|-
|243
|{{SpiritTableName|Calamity Ganon|size=64}}
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Ganondorf}} {{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}<br>•Ally: {{SSBU|Zelda}} {{Head|Zelda|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|13,900
|[[Great Plateau Tower]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Sudden Damage
|•You lose if your CPU ally is KO'd<br>•You'll occasionally take sudden damage after a little while<br>•The enemy is giant
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form}}
|-
|1,100
|{{SpiritTableName|Tabuu|link=y|size=64}}
|''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
|•Metal {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} {{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (150 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|13,900
|{{SSBU|Final Destination}}
|•Sudden Damage
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•You'll occasionally take sudden damage after a little while<br>•The enemy is metal
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Boss Battle Song 2}}
|-
|35
|{{SpiritTableName|Waluigi|link=y|size=64}}
|''Super Mario'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|9,200
|[[Peach's Castle]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Waluigi)
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Waluigi Pinball - Mario Kart DS}}
|-
|170
|{{SpiritTableName|Karate Kong|size=64}}
|''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''
|•{{SSBU|Ryu}} {{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} (160 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,500
|[[Kongo Falls]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Hard to Launch<br>•Hazard: High Gravity
|•The enemy's physical attacks have increased power<br>•Timed [[stamina battle]] (1:30)<br>•All fighters have reduced jump ability
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Battle for Storm Hill}}
|-
|236
|{{SpiritTableName|Hilda (The Legend of Zelda)|size=64}}
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Zelda}} {{Head|Zelda|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•Bunny {{SSBU|Young Link}} {{Head|Young Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|9,100
|[[Temple]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Nightmare]])
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Lorule Main Theme}}
|-
|372
|{{SpiritTableName|Bonkers|link=y|size=64}}
|''Kirby'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|8,400
|{{SSB|Kongo Jungle}}
|N/A
|•The enemy starts the battle with a {{b|Hammer|item}}<br>•The enemy can swing the Hammer for a long time
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Forest Stage}}
|-
|537
|{{SpiritTableName|Genesect|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} Team {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|9,300
|[[Prism Tower]]
|N/A
|•The enemy favors neutral specials<br>•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Genesect)<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|N's Castle}}
|-
|558
|{{SpiritTableName|Lunala|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•Gold {{SSBU|Ridley}} {{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} (160 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,400
|[[Luigi's Mansion]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Lunala)
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Elite Four) / Battle! (Solgaleo/Lunala)}}
|-
|683
|{{SpiritTableName|Camilla|iw=fireemblem|size=64}}
|''Fire Emblem'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Corrin}} {{Head|Corrin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Charizard}} {{Head|Charizard|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,700
|[[Spear Pillar]] (hazards off)
|•Item: [[X Bomb]]<br>•Hazard: Poison Cloud
|•The stage is covered in a poisonous cloud
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Lost in Thoughts All Alone (for 3DS / Wii U)}}
|-
|1,296
|{{SpiritTableName|Shantae|size=64|link=y}}
|''Shantae'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} {{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=ShortsOrange}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,400
|[[Pirate Ship]]
|•Item: Transforming Types
|•The enemy's battering items have increased power<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Killing Edge]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Mob Smash}}
|-
|44
|{{SpiritTableName|Pidgit|link=y|size=64}}
|''Super Mario'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,600
|[[Mushroom Kingdom II]]
|N/A
|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Rocket Belt]]<br>•The enemy has increased jump power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme - Super Mario Bros. 2}}
|-
|65
|{{SpiritTableName|Big Urchin|size=64}}
|''Super Mario'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}} {{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,800
|[[Mushroom Kingdom U]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Item: [[Unira]]
|•The enemy is giant<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme / Underwater Theme - Super Mario 3D Land}}
|-
|74
|{{SpiritTableName|Lubba|size=64}}
|''Super Mario'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,100
|[[Mario Galaxy]]
|•Hazard: Low Gravity<br>•Item: [[Super Launch Star]]
|•Gravity is reduced<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a Super Launch Star<br>•The enemy is giant
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The Starship Sails}}
|-
|111
|{{SpiritTableName|Antasma|size=64}}
|''Mario & Luigi'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|4,300
|[[Peach's Castle]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Item: [[Food]]<br>•Hazard: Slumber Floor
|•The floor is sleep-inducing<br>•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The Grand Finale}}
|-
|124
|{{SpiritTableName|Waluigi (Super Mario Strikers)|customname=[[Waluigi]] (Super Mario Strikers)|size=64}} {{Flag|North America}}<br>Waluigi (Mario Strikers) {{Flag|PAL}}
|''Super Mario Strikers'' Series {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Mario Strikers'' Series {{Flag|PAL}}
|•{{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|3,600
|[[Wuhu Island]] (Swordplay Colosseum)
|•Item: [[Soccer Ball]]
|•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Country Field: Away Team}}
|-
|98
|{{SpiritTableName|Vivian|size=64}}
|''Paper Mario'' Series
|•Clear {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,600
|[[Luigi's Mansion]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•The enemy is invisible
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Paper Mario Medley}}
|-
|212
|{{SpiritTableName|Happy Mask Salesman|size=64}}
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Young Link}} {{Head|Young Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,300
|[[Umbra Clock Tower]]
|•Attack Power ↑<br>•Move Speed ↑<br>•Jump Power ↑
|•Timed battle (1:30)<br>•All fighters have increased jump power<br>•All fighters have increased move speed after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Song of Storms}}
|-
|213
|{{SpiritTableName|Kafei|size=64}}
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|•Bunny {{SSBU|Young Link}} {{Head|Young Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|4,600
|[[Skyloft]]
|N/A
|•Timed battle (1:30)<br>•The enemy tends to avoid conflict
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Termina Field (Remix)}}
|-
|235
|{{SpiritTableName|Ravio|size=64}}
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|•Bunny {{SSBU|Young Link}} {{Head|Young Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,000
|[[Skyloft]]
|N/A
|•Timed battle (2:00)<br>•The enemy favors special moves<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Hyrule Main Theme}}
|-
|371
|{{SpiritTableName|Bugzzy|size=64}}
|''Kirby'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ridley}} {{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|3,700
|[[Green Greens]]
|•Item: [[Beetle]]
|•The enemy's side special has increased power<br>•The enemy has increased attack power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Forest/Nature Area}}
|-
|443
|{{SpiritTableName|Gengar|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|4,300
|[[Luigi's Mansion]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Hazard: Slumber Floor
|•The floor is sleep-inducing
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley}}
|-
|523
|{{SpiritTableName|Chandelure|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|4,100
|[[Luigi's Mansion]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Hazard: Lava Floor
|•The floor is lava
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Reshiram / Zekrom)}}
|-
|603
|{{SpiritTableName|Zoda|iw=fzerowiki|size=64}}
|''F-Zero'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|3,600
|[[Mute City SNES]]
|•Item: [[Motion-Sensor Bomb]]
|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Lip's Stick]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Sand Ocean (Original)}}
|-
|635
|{{SpiritTableName|Medeus|iw=fireemblem|size=64}}
|''Fire Emblem'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ridley}} {{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (140 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|3,600
|[[Castle Siege]] (Underground Cavern)
|•Giant
|•The enemy is giant after a little while<br>•[[Stamina battle]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Lords-Showdown}}
|-
|793
|{{SpiritTableName|Blaze the Cat|link=y|size=64}}
|''Sonic The Hedgehog'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,100
|[[Green Hill Zone]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Hazard: Lava Floor
|•The floor is lava<br>•The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Fire Flower]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Reach for the Stars}}
|-
|807
|{{SpiritTableName|Purple Pikmin|customname=[[Pikmin (species)|Purple Pikmin]]|size=64}}
|''Pikmin'' Series
|•Tiny {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} Team {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}×10 (20 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,500
|[[Distant Planet]]
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy deals damage when falling<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|Forest of Hope}}
|-
|998
|{{SpiritTableName|Gen|size=64}}
|''Street Fighter'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Lucario}} {{Head|Lucario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}} (140 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|3,600
|[[New Pork City]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Jump Power ↓
|•Lucario's Aura has increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|Fei Long Stage Type A}}
|-
|1,112
|{{SpiritTableName|Shadow Bug|link=y|size=64}}
|''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} Team {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|4,300
|[[Pokémon Stadium]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Hazard: Poison Cloud
|•The stage is covered in a poisonous cloud
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Step: Subspace}}
|-
|1,297
|{{SpiritTableName|Risky Boots|size=64}}
|''Shantae'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Daisy}} {{Head|Daisy|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|3,800
|[[Pirate Ship]]
|•[[Bob-omb]] Festival<br>•Item: Exploding Types
|•Bob-ombs will rain from the sky after a little while<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Molgera}}
|-
|1,352
|{{SpiritTableName|T-Tetrimino|size=64}}
|''Tetris'' Series
|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|4,400
|[[Flat Zone X]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Hammer Bro]])<br>•Hazard: Screen Flip
|•The screen will suddenly flip<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•The enemy favors down smash attacks
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Chill (Brawl)}}
|-
|115
|{{SpiritTableName|Eggplant Man|size=64}}
|''Wrecking Crew'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Wario}} Team {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}×6
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,900
|[[Wrecking Crew]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Item: [[Golden Hammer]]
|•Defeat an army of fighters
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Wrecking Crew Medley}}
|-
|87
|{{SpiritTableName|Standard Bike|size=64}}
|''Mario Kart'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Wario}} {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,100
|[[Figure-8 Circuit]]
|N/A
|•The enemy's side special has increased power<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8}}
|-
|168
|{{SpiritTableName|Kalypso|size=64}}
|''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast'' {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Donkey Kong: Jet Race {{Flag|PAL}}
|•[[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Wendy]] Team {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Wendy}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,800
|[[Kongo Falls]]
|N/A
|•The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber}}
|-
|597
|{{SpiritTableName|Baba|iw=fzerowiki|size=64}}
|''F-Zero'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (120 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,900
|[[Big Blue]]
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Dream Chaser}}
|-
|722
|{{SpiritTableName|Pseudo-Palutena|size=64}}
|''Kid Icarus'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Palutena}} {{Head|Palutena|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,900
|[[Dracula's Castle]]
|N/A
|•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls ([[Ditto]])
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kid Icarus|Destroyed Skyworld}}
|-
|747
|{{SpiritTableName|Count Cannoli|size=64}}
|''Wario Land'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Wario}} {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,800
|[[WarioWare, Inc.]] (hazards off)
|•Item: Transforming Types
|•Items will be pulled toward the enemy
|{{SSBUMusicLink|WarioWare|Ashley's Song}}
|-
|1,074
|{{SpiritTableName|Shaft|size=64}}
|''Castlevania'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,700
|[[Dracula's Castle]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Move Speed ↓<br>•Invisibility
|•You have reduced move speed<br>•The enemy is invisible
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Dance of Gold}}
|-
|1,159
|{{SpiritTableName|Akari Hayami|size=64}}
|''1080°'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} {{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,800
|[[Summit]]
|•Slippery Stage<br>•Item: [[Freezie]]
|•The stage's platforms are very slippery
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Golden Forest}}
|-
|426
|{{SpiritTableName|Arbok|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ridley}} {{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|2,200
|{{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}} (Melee)
|•Attack Power ↓<br>•Hazard: Poison Floor
|•The floor is poisonous<br>•You have reduced attack power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Brawl)}}
|-
|448
|{{SpiritTableName|Weezing|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Wario}} {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|2,200
|[[Pokémon Stadium]] (hazards off)
|•Hazard: Poison Cloud
|•The stage is covered in a poisonous cloud
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Brawl)}}
|-
|783
|{{SpiritTableName|Big the Cat|size=64}}
|''Sonic The Hedgehog'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Incineroar}} {{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|2,600
|[[Windy Hill Zone]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Hazard: Slumber Floor
|•The floor is sleep-inducing<br>•The enemy is giant
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Open Your Heart}}
|-
|898
|{{SpiritTableName|Napalm Man|size=64}}
|''Mega Man'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}×3 (50 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,600
|[[Wily Castle]] (hazards off)
|N/A
|•The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy favors neutral specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Napalm Man Stage}}
|-
|1,136
|{{SpiritTableName|Eagle|size=64}}
|''Advance Wars'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,800
|[[Corneria]]
|•Defense ↑<br>•Attack Power ↑<br>•Item: Shooting Types
|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while<br>•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Staff]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Garage}}
|-
|1,156
|{{SpiritTableName|Girl from Hajimari no Mori|size=64}}
|''Hajimari no Mori''
|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,300
|{{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Hazard: Fog
|•The stage is covered in fog<br>•The enemy favors down specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Yūyūki Medley}}
|-
|1,229
|{{SpiritTableName|Idea|size=64}}
|''Soma Bringer''
|•{{SSBU|Daisy}} {{Head|Daisy|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (120 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,800
|[[Reset Bomb Forest]]
|•Health Recovery<br>•Move Speed ↓<br>•Item: [[Timer]]
|•You have reduced move speed when the enemy's at high damage<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy is healed when the enemy's at high damage
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Attack - Soma Bringer}}
|}

==In other languages==
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|ja={{ja|夜に先立つ暮れの色 紫のスピリッツ|Yoru ni Sakidatsu Kure no Iro: Murasaki no Supirittsu|}}
|jaM=The color of the dusk before the night: Purple spirits
|fr=Triés sur le violet
|frM=Filtered with purple
|de=Violettes Veilchenfest
|deM=Purple festival
|it=Il viola è di moda
|itM=Purple is in fashion
|es=El morado está de moda
|esM=Purple is in fashion
|zh_cn={{rollover|夜幕降临下的紫色命魂|Yèmù Jiànglín Xià De Zǐsè Mìnghún|?}}
|zh_cnM=Purple Spirits at Nightfall
|zh_tw={{rollover|黑夜前的垂暮 紫色命魂|Hēiyè Qián De Chuímù: Zǐsè Mìnghún|?}}
|zh_twM=The Dusk Before Dark: Purple Spirits
|ko={{rollover|여명의 보랏빛 스피릿|Yeomyeong-ui Boratbit Seupirit|?}}
|koM=Purple Spirit of Dawn
|nl=Paarse parade
|nlM=Purple parade
|ru={{rollover|Фиолетовый финал|Fioletovy Final|?}}
|ruM=Purple Finale
}}

==Trivia==
*The event's English name is based on the proverb "it's always darkest before the dawn", derived from a similar phrase in {{s|wikipedia|Thomas Fuller}}'s ''A Pisgah-Sight of Palestine''.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{SpiritBoardEvents}}
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