Experience before Youth!

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Experience before Youth! was a Spirit Board event focused on spirits of elderly characters. It ran from 6 a.m on September 13, 2019 to 6 a.m. on September 16, 2019 (UTC), and was repeated on the following dates:

• 6 a.m. on September 9, 2022 to 6 a.m. on September 12, 2022 (UTC)
• 6 a.m. on September 8, 2023 to 6 a.m. on September 11, 2023 (UTC)
• 6 a.m. on September 6, 2024 to 6 a.m. on September 9, 2024 (UTC)

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

Description

North America

Spirits with a few more years under their belt get their spotlight on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more snacks.

Legend-class spirit Dr. Wily and Ace-class spirits Garon and Karate Kong will also appear at set times. Take a look!

PAL regions

Spirits with a few more years under their belt get their spotlight on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more Snacks.

The Legend-class Dr. Wily, and the Ace-class Garon and Karate Kong will also appear at set times. Take a look!

Periodically appearing spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Appearance times (UTC)
873		Dr. Wily		★★★★	06:00, 18:00
686		Garon		★★★	10:00, 22:00
170		Karate Kong		★★★	02:00, 14:00

Randomly appearing spirits

Spirit				Battle parameters
No.	Image	Name	Series	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music
873		Dr. Wily	Mega Man Series	•Dr. Mario (50 HP) •Metal Mega Man ×8 (100 HP)		12,600	Wily Castle (hazards off)	N/A	•Stamina battle •Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd •The enemy is metal	Mega Man 2 Medley
874		Wily Capsule	Mega Man Series	•Metal R.O.B. (180 HP)		9,700	Wily Castle (Ω form)	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Wily Capsule)	•Stamina battle •Hostile assist trophies will appear •The enemy is metal	Mega Man 2 Medley
867		Dr. Light	Mega Man Series	•Dr. Mario (160 HP) •Mega Man (160 HP)		10,000	Wily Castle (Battlefield form)	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Stamina battle •The enemy tends to avoid conflict	Mega Man 2 Medley
686		Garon	Fire Emblem Series	•Ganondorf (160 HP)		9,600	Final Destination	•Jump Power ↓ •Hazard: Poison Floor	•The floor is poisonous •You have reduced jump power •Stamina battle	Lost in Thoughts All Alone (Remix)
170		Karate Kong	Donkey Kong Jungle Beat	•Ryu (160 HP)		9,500	Kongo Falls (Ω form)	•Hard to Launch •Hazard: High Gravity	•The enemy's physical attacks have increased power •Timed stamina battle (1:30) •All fighters have reduced jump ability	Battle for Storm Hill
753		Roy Campbell	Metal Gear Solid Series	•Snake		3,700	Shadow Moses Island	•Attack Power ↑ •Defense ↑	•The enemy has increased defense after a little while •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while	Battle in the Base
1,237		Vince	Art Academy Series	•Mii Swordfighter (Moveset 3222, Vince's Hat, Vince's Outfit, Low Voice Type 11) •Inkling		3,500	PictoChat 2	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Vince)	•Hostile assist trophies will appear •Reinforcements will appear during the battle	Swan Lesson
1,235		Chef (Personal Trainer: Cooking) Chef (Cooking Guide)	Personal Trainer: Cooking Series Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat? Series	•King Dedede		3,500	PictoChat 2	•Item: Food	•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating •The enemy is easily distracted by items	Personal Trainer: Cooking
1,184		Old Man Lobber	The Legendary Starfy Series	•Wario ×3		3,800	Tortimer Island	N/A	•The enemy's throws have increased power •The enemy favors grabs and throws	Tortimer Island Medley
635		Medeus	Fire Emblem Series	•Ridley (140 HP)		3,600	Castle Siege (Underground Cavern)	•Giant	•The enemy is giant after a little while •Stamina battle	Lords-Showdown
621		Jagen	Fire Emblem Series	•Ganondorf		3,600	Castle Siege (Throne Room)	N/A	•The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful •The enemy starts with damage but has increased defense •The enemy doesn't like to jump	Advance
144		Wrinkly Kong	Donkey Kong Series	•Clear Donkey Kong		3,500	Luigi's Mansion	•Hazard: High Gravity •Hazard: Low Gravity	•Your jumping power decreases when the enemy's at high damage •The enemy is less affected by gravity •The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful	The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix)
1,225		Hsien	Sujin Taisen: Number Battles Series	•Luigi		1,800	Windy Hill Zone	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Dr. Kawashima)	•Hostile assist trophies will appear	Yūyūki Medley
1,189		Yama	SimTower SP	•Luigi •Villager ×2		2,000	Tomodachi Life	•Item: Ore Club •Hazard: Heavy Wind	•Dangerously high winds are in effect after a little while •The enemy is easily distracted by items	Title Theme - NES Remix 2
1,137		Olaf	Advance Wars Series	•Ice Climbers		2,200	Summit (Battlefield form)	•Move Speed ↓ •Hazard: Ice Floor	•The floor is frozen •You have reduced move speed after a little while •The enemy starts the battle with a Steel Diver	Filled with Hope
856		Frillard	Animal Crossing Series	•Wario •Isabelle •Villager		2,400	Town and City	N/A	•The enemy loves to taunt	Town Hall and Tom Nook's Store - Animal Crossing: Wild World
623		Wrys	Fire Emblem Series	•Kirby (30 HP)		2,500	Temple	N/A	•Timed stamina battle (1:30) •The enemy tends to avoid conflict •The enemy heals over time	Shadow Dragon Medley
317		Hongo	Yoshi Series	•Robin		2,000	Super Happy Tree	•Sudden Final Smash	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash after a little while	Yoshi's Story (64)
34		Toadsworth	Super Mario Series	•Mario		1,900	Princess Peach's Castle	•Item: Mushrooms	•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle	Ricco Harbor

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	若いモンにはまだ負けん！	I won't be defeated by youth still!
English (NTSC)	Experience before Youth!	—
English (PAL)	Wisdom Comes With Age!	—
French	La force de l'âge	The power of age
German	Reif, aber oho!	Old but powerful!
Spanish (PAL)	La edad de la sabiduría	The age of wisdom
Spanish (NTSC)	Ancianos venerables	Venerable elders
Italian	L'età della saggezza	The age of wisdom
Chinese (Simplified)	我可还没有老呢！	I'm not old yet!
Chinese (Traditional)	我可還沒有老呢！	I'm not old yet!
Korean	아직 젊은이들에게 지지 않네!	I won't be defeated by youths still!
Dutch	Wijsheid komt met de jaren!	Wisdom comes with age!
Russian	Есть еще порох!	Still got it!