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The Rule of Three

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The Rule of Three was a Spirit Board event focused on trios of spirits. It ran from 6 a.m. on December 18, 2020 to 6 a.m. on December 21, 2020 (UTC), and was repeated on the following dates:

  • 6 a.m. on July 1, 2022 to 6 a.m. on July 4, 2022 (UTC)
  • 6 a.m. on June 30, 2023 to 6 a.m. on July 3, 2023 (UTC)

During the event, defeating spirits on the Spirit Board which were part of the event awarded triple EXP, SP, and more snacks than usual.

Description[edit]

North America[edit]

Characters will be teaming up in groups of three on the Spirit Board!
During this event, EXP and SP you earn after battle will be tripled, and you'll also receive extra snacks.[1][2]

PAL regions[edit]

Characters are teaming up in groups of three on the Spirit Board!
During this event, EXP and SP you earn after battle will be tripled, and you'll also receive extra snacks.[3][4]

Periodically appearing spirits[edit]

No. Image Name Type Class Appearance times (UTC)
79
SSBU spirit Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres.png
Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres
Attack
★★★★ 06:00, 18:00
994
ablesisiters
Able Sisters
Support
★★★ 09:00, 21:00
968
Image used for the Chorus Kids' Spirit. Ripped from game files.
The Chorus Kids
Grab
★★★ 00:00, 12:00
1294
SSBU spirit Fire.png
Fire
Support
★★★ 03:00, 15:00

Randomly appearing spirits[edit]

Spirit Battle parameters
No. Image Name Series Enemy Fighter(s) Type Power Stage Rules Conditions Music
462
SSBU spirit Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres.png
Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres Pokémon Series •Reflect Lucas LucasHeadCyanSSBU.pngLucasHeadOrangeSSBU.pngLucasHeadRedSSBU.png (80 HP)
Attack
13,700 Find Mii (Battlefield form) N/A •The enemy reflects projectiles
•The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power
Stamina battle
Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Moltres)
Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley
482
SSBU spirit Raikou, Entei, & Suicune.png
Raikou, Entei, & Suicune Pokémon Series Greninja GreninjaHeadVioletSSBU.png
Incineroar IncineroarHeadWhiteSSBU.png
Pikachu PikachuHeadLibreSSBU.png
Shield
9,900 Suzaku Castle •Hazard: Lava Floor •The floor is lava Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley
508
SSBU spirit Uxie, Mesprit, & Azelf.png
Uxie, Mesprit, & Azelf Pokémon Series •Tiny Mewtwo MewtwoHeadYellowSSBU.pngMewtwoHeadBlueSSBU.pngMewtwoHeadPinkSSBU.png
Grab
9,000 Spear Pillar (Battlefield form) •Health Recovery •The enemy's special moves have increased power
•The enemy is healed when the enemy's at high damage
Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar
525
SSBU spirit Cobalion, Terrakion, & Virizion.png
Cobalion, Terrakion, & Virizion Pokémon Series Lucario LucarioHeadGreenSSBU.png
Duck Hunt DuckHuntHeadYellowSSBU.png
Yoshi YoshiHeadBlueSSBU.png
Neutral
9,000 Kalos Pokémon League N/A •The enemy's melee weapons have increased power
•The enemy can unleash powerful critical hits at random
•The enemy starts the battle with a Beam Sword
N's Castle
1,369
SSBU spirit Grookey, Scorbunny, & Sobble.png
Grookey, Scorbunny, & Sobble Pokémon Series Diddy Kong DiddyKongHeadGreenSSBU.png
•Bunny Incineroar IncineroarHeadWhiteSSBU.png
Squirtle SquirtleHeadSSBU.png
Attack
9,600 Onett (Battlefield form) N/A •The enemy has increased attack power when badly damaged
•Reinforcements will appear during the battle
•The enemy starts the battle with a Lip's Stick
Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue
848
ablesisiters
Able Sisters Animal Crossing Series Sonic SonicHeadGreenSSBU.pngSonicHeadOrangeSSBU.pngSonicHeadPurpleSSBU.png
Attack
9,100 Town and City N/A •The enemy starts the battle with a Drill Outdoors at 7 p.m. (Sunny) / Main Street - Animal Crossing: New Leaf
692
SSBU spirit Fire.png
Fire Game & Watch Series Mr. Game & Watch Team MrGame&WatchHeadSSBU.png×4
Attack
9,800 Flat Zone X (hazards off) N/A •The enemy's up special has increased power
•Timed battle (1:00)
Flat Zone 2
1,196
Image used for the Chorus Kids' Spirit. Ripped from game files.
The Chorus Kids Rhythm Heaven Series North America
Rhythm Paradise Series PAL
Jigglypuff JigglypuffHeadWhiteSSBU.png×3
Grab
9,100 Wii Fit Studio N/A •The enemy favors up specials
•The enemy is giant
•The enemy has increased attack power
Monkey Watch
116
SSBU spirit Viruses.png
Viruses Dr. Mario Series Kirby KirbyHeadBlueSSBU.pngKirbyHeadYellowSSBU.pngKirbyHeadRedSSBU.png
Attack
4,000 Mario Bros. (Battlefield form) N/A •Timed battle (1:30) Fever
359
SSBU spirit The Three Mage-Sisters.png
The Three Mage-Sisters Kirby Series Robin RobinHeadYellowSSBU.pngRobinHeadRedSSBU.pngRobinHeadPinkSSBU.png
Grab
3,600 Dream Land (Battlefield form) N/A •The enemy's special moves have increased power A Battle of Friends and Bonds 2
1,217
oendan
Ouendan Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan Series Ryu RyuHeadBlackSSBU.png×3
Attack
3,700 Tomodachi Life •Attack Power ↑ •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
•The enemy favors down specials
Filled with Hope
1,218
from the game's files
Ouendan Cheerleaders Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan Series Isabelle IsabelleHeadBlueSSBU.png×3
Grab
4,000 Pokémon Stadium •Attack Power ↑ •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
•The enemy favors neutral air attacks
Ring a Ding
1,219
Artwork used for the Elite Beat Agents spirit. Ripped from Game Files
Elite Beat Agents Elite Beat Agents Series Mii Swordfighter MiiSwordfighterHeadSSBU.png×3 (Moveset 1111, None, Business Suit)
Shield
3,700 Saffron City (hazards off) •Attack Power ↑ •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while Escape from the City
1,220
Image used for the Elite Beat Divas Spirit. Ripped from Game Files
Elite Beat Divas Elite Beat Agents Series Corrin CorrinHeadOrangeSSBU.png×3
Neutral
3,900 Saffron City (hazards off) •Attack Power ↑ •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
•The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt
Pop Fashion Show
432
SSBU spirit Dugtrio.png
Dugtrio Pokémon Series Kirby KirbyHeadOrangeSSBU.png×3
Shield
1,500 Pokémon Stadium 2 (Ground type) •Earthquake •Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage after a little while Pokémon Gym/Evolution - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue
441
SSBU spirit Magneton.png
Magneton Pokémon Series •Metal Pac-Man Pac-ManHeadWhiteSSBU.png×3 (50 HP)
Shield
2,200 Pokémon Stadium 2 (Electric type) N/A Stamina battle
•The enemy is metal
Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Melee)
782
SSBU spirit Chaotix.png
Chaotix Sonic The Hedgehog Series Sonic SonicHeadPurpleSSBU.png
Pichu PichuHeadCyanSSBU.png
King K. Rool KingKRoolHeadBlueSSBU.png
Grab
1,600 Windy Hill Zone •Invisibility •The enemy is invisible Sonic Heroes
976
SSBU spirit Gangster, Lady, & Policeman.png
Gangster, Lady, & Policeman Hogan's Alley Wolf WolfHeadOrangeSSBU.png
Peach PeachHeadRedSSBU.png
Ike IkeHeadBlackSSBU.png
Attack
1,700 Tomodachi Life (Battlefield form) N/A •Defeat the main fighter to win Duck Hunt Medley
1,319
from the game's files
Professor Riggs & Plaise & Lerna North America
Professor Gerry, Plaise, & Lerna PAL
Nintendo Labo Series Dr. Mario DrMarioHeadYellowSSBU.png
Bayonetta BayonettaHeadBlueSSBU.png
•Tiny Young Link YoungLinkHeadRedSSBU.png
Neutral
2,500 Paper Mario •Attack Power ↑
•Defense ↑
•The enemy has increased defense after a little while
•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
Title Theme - Super Mario Maker
1,132
from the game's files
Hockey Players Ice Hockey Dr. Mario DrMarioHeadBlueSSBU.png
Donkey Kong DonkeyKongHeadWhiteSSBU.png
Luigi LuigiHeadWhiteSSBU.png
Attack
1,500 Pokémon Stadium (Ω form) •Slippery Stage •The stage's platforms are very slippery Core Luge
1,154
The artwork used for the Spirit featuring Dion, Max, and Jack from Marvelous: Mouhitotsu no Takarajima. Ripped from Game Files
Dion, Max, & Jack Marvelous: Mouhitotsu no Takarajima Villager VillagerHeadYellowSSBU.png
Luigi LuigiHeadBlueSSBU.png
Wario WarioHeadClassicGreenSSBU.png
Neutral
1,800 Tortimer Island •Item: Beastball •Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle Village of the Blue Maiden
1,180
Spirit of Tomatrio from Tomato Adventure
Tomatrio Tomato Adventure Kirby KirbyHeadRedSSBU.pngKirbyHeadYellowSSBU.pngKirbyHeadGreenSSBU.png
Attack
1,600 Yoshi's Island (Melee) (Battlefield form) •Item: Maxim Tomato •The enemy is easily distracted by items Mixed-Up Scramble

In other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 力をあわせて! トリオのスピリッツ Join forces! Trio Spirits
USA English (NTSC) The Rule of Three
UK English (PAL) Team Spirit
France French Jamais deux sans trois Never two without a third
Germany German Aller guten Geister sind drei All good spirits come in threes
Spain Spanish Espíritu de equipo Team spirits
Italy Italian Spirito di squadra Team spirits
China Chinese (Simplified) 同心协力!命魂三重奏 Join forces! Trio Spirits
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 齊心合力!三人組命魂 Join forces! Trio Spirits
South Korea Korean 힘을 모아라! 트리오 스피릿 Join forces! Trio Spirits
Netherlands Dutch Al het goede komt in drieën All good things come in threes
Russia Russian Командные духи Team spirits

Trivia[edit]

  • Dugtrio and Magneton are the only spirits in this event to be one entity, although they resemble a trio of their pre-evolved forms.

References[edit]