Editing List of spirits (EarthBound series)

{{Title|List of spirits (''EarthBound'' series)}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Ninten|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The Ness Team represents Ninten, the main protagonist of ''EarthBound Beginnings'' whose design and PSI moves are similar to those of Ness's.

*The stage is based on Magicant, a surreal dream world which Ninten visits via telepathy in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*The music track features the theme song of the {{iw|wikibound|Eight Melodies}}, which Ninten must learn to defeat {{iw|wikibound|Giygas}} in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*The stamina battle condition references the HP counter in the ''EarthBound'' series, which gauges a character's health points during battle.

*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Ninten's usage of PSI attacks and his ability to increase a party member's Offense stats with {{iw|wikibound|OffenseUp}}.

|{{SpiritTableName|Ana|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The pink female Villager represents Ana, a young female character who wears a pink dress.

*The white Ness minion represents Ninten, the main protagonist of ''EarthBound Beginnings'', who serves as the leader of the party that Ana belongs to.

*The second battle condition references Ana's usage of healing PSI techniques to restore a party member's HP in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*The stamina battle condition references the HP counter in the ''EarthBound'' series, which gauges a character's health points during battle.

*This spirit's Support type references Ana's role as a member of Ninten's party in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*This spirit's Franklin Badge Equipped ability references Ana's defensive PSI technique, {{iw|wikibound|Power Shield}}, which reflects the enemy's attack back at them.

|{{SpiritTableName|Lloyd|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The cyan male Villager represents Lloyd, a young male character who wears a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.

*The red R.O.B. minion represents EVE, a red robot who is repaired and reactivated by Lloyd in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*The stamina battle condition references the HP counter in the ''EarthBound'' series, which gauges a character's health points during battle.

*The Villager starting off with a [[Ray Gun]] and a [[Rocket Belt]], and the Bob-omb Festival rule reference Lloyd's usage guns, bottle rockets, and explosives in battle.

*This spirit's Electric Attack ↑ ability references Lloyd's usage of mechanical objects and weapons in battle.

|{{SpiritTableName|Teddy|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The blue Little Mac starting off with a Killing Edge represents Teddy, a bulky character who features stylized hair and uses [[wikibound:Blade|bladed weapons]] in battle.

*The stage represents {{iw|wikibound|Ellay}}, the hometown of Teddy which is overrun by a [[wikibound:Bla-Bla Gang|dangerous gang of thugs]] in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*This spirit's Attack type references Teddy's high Offense stat and usage of bladed weapons in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*The red Giant R.O.B. and the battle conditions represent EVE, a giant red robot with an acronymic name and extremely high Offense and Defense stats.

*The stage represents the underwater laboratory in the lake below {{iw|wikibound|Mt. Itoi}} where Ninten's party discovers a deactivated EVE in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*The stamina battle condition references the HP counter in the ''EarthBound'' series, which gauges a character's health points during battle.

*This spirit's Shield type further references EVE's extremely high Defense stats in ''EarthBound Beginnings''.

*In World of Light, the EVE spirit on Galeem's side of the Final Battle map matches with the Mother Brain spirit on Dharkon's side; both characters are female artificial intelligences.

*The Mii Brawler's costume and 50 HP represent the Flying Man, a humanoid avian character who performs physical attacks and features 50 HP.

*The yellow Ness minion is based on his appearance in ''EarthBound'', who serves as the leader of the party the Flying Man temporarily belongs to.

*The stage and music track represent Magicant, a surreal dream world inhabited by the Flying Man in the ''EarthBound'' series.

*The stamina battle condition references the HP counter in the ''EarthBound'' series, which gauges a character's health points during battle.

*The Mii Brawler's five stocks represent the five Flying Men that join the player's party in Magicant, where one Flying Man will be replaced by another when it falls in battle.

*This spirit's Attack type references the Flying Man's high Offense stats and usage of powerful physical attacks.

*In World of Light, the Flying Man spirit is located on a set of pink clouds in the eastern clouds area in the Light Realm, further referencing the Flying Man's homeland of Magicant.

*The Flying Man spirit must be defeated in order to access the Ness fighter in the pink cloud area, referencing the Flying Man's role as Ness' guardians in the ''EarthBound'' series.

*The white Metal Ness and Star item represent the Starman, a robotic star-shaped enemy who uses PSI abilities and appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.  

*The stage's background references how the Starman and its stronger variants are alien enemies from outer space.

*The stamina battle condition references the HP counter in the ''EarthBound'' series, which gauges a character's health points during battle.

*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability further references the Starman's PSI abilities and its stronger variants in the ''EarthBound'' series.

*In World of Light, the Starman spirit is located in the outer space area in the Light Realm, further referencing how the Starman is an alien from outer space.

*The pink female Villager represents Paula, a young female character who wears a pink dress and appears as part of Ness's [[PK Starstorm]] Final Smash.

*The white Ness minion is based on his appearance in ''EarthBound'', who serves as the leader of the party that Paula belongs to.

*The music track is based on the Eight Melodies, which plays during the final boss battle where Paula uses her Pray ability to weaken Giygas in ''EarthBound''.

*The second battle condition references Paula's usage of powerful PSI attacks in ''EarthBound'', which serve as Ness's special attacks in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

*The stamina battle condition references the HP counter in the ''EarthBound'' series, which gauges a character's health points during battle.

*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Paula's usage of advanced PSI attacks and abilities in ''EarthBound''.

*The cyan Inkling represents Jeff, a young male character who wears eyeglasses and a cyan outfit, and appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.

*The music track features the theme song of Jeff's hometown, {{iw|wikibound|Winters}}, where he is first featured as a playable character in ''EarthBound''.

*The Inkling fighters starting off with Ray Guns and a [[Super Scope]], and the Shooting Type items reference Jeff's usage of different guns in battle.

*This spirit's Support type references Jeff's role as a member of Ness's party in ''EarthBound''.

*This spirit's Shield type references how Jeff has the highest Defense stat in Ness's party.

*This spirit's Jam FS Charge ability references how Jeff is the only member of Ness' party who doesn't use PSI abilities.

*The cyan Ryu represents Poo, a stern, young martial artist who wears a fighter uniform.

*The stage represents the palace of {{iw|wikibound|Dalaam}}, the home country of Poo, which is located on top of a mountain beyond the clouds.

*The battle conditions reference Poo's high Offense and Speed stats, which allows him to use powerful attacks and dodge enemy attacks in battle.

*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Poo's high Offense stat and usage of powerful PSI attacks in ''EarthBound''.

|{{SpiritTableName|Buzz Buzz|iw=wikibound|size=30}}

*The smaller default Tiny Mr. Game & Watch represents Buzz Buzz, a black fly who appears as a tiny pixelated character.

*Mr. Game & Watch starting off with 300% damage references Buzz Buzz's death early on in ''EarthBound'', where he is swatted out of the air by [[Porky Minch]]'s mother, {{iw|wikibound|Lardna Minch}}.

*This spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability references how Buzz Buzz was easily killed by getting swatted out of the air in ''EarthBound''.

*The Clear Snake represents Ness's Father, who is never seen in-game but is represented through the {{iw|wikibound|telephone}}.

*The black Ness minion is based on his appearance in ''EarthBound'', who can contact his father through the telephone.

*This spirit's Support and Shield types reference Ness's Father's role by in ''EarthBound'' saving Ness's progress and providing him with money and information.

*This spirit's Running Start ability references the telephone's function as a save point in ''EarthBound'', which resets the player's stats prior to their last save.

*This spirit is featured in the Timmy & Tommy's shop, which sells spirits related to items, including the telephone used to contact Ness's Father.

|{{SpiritTableName|Dungeon Man|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The yellow Giant Luigi represents {{iw|wikibound|Brick Road}}, a mustached man who transforms into the giant sandy-yellow Dungeon Man.

*The stage represents {{iw|wikibound|Scaraba}}, a vast desert region where Dungeon Man can be first encountered in ''EarthBound''.

*This spirit's Support type references Dungeon Man's role as a temporary member of Ness' party in ''EarthBound''.

*This spirit's Falling Immunity ability references Dungeon Man's large size and inability to get knocked over during battle.

*The blue Ness represents the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom, a small mushroom enemy who appears as the item.

*The stage represents the grass areas in ''EarthBound'', which feature the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom as an enemy.

*This spirit's Support and Ramblin' Evil Mushroom equipped ability reference the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom's appearance as an item in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

*In World of Light, the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom spirit is located in the Forest Hill map, further referencing the grass areas in ''EarthBound'', which feature the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom as an enemy.

|{{SpiritTableName|Master Belch|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The classic green Wario and the Sticky Floor hazard represent Master Belch, a repulsive antagonist made out of green goop.

*The stage represents {{iw|wikibound|Belch's Base}}, an underground pipe-lined lair which features Master Belch's boss battle in ''EarthBound''.

*The Defense ↓ rule references Master Belch's burp attack, which leaves a party member in a nauseous state and decreases their Defense stats.

|{{SpiritTableName|Flint|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The chartreuse Snake starting off with a Franklin Badge represents Flint, a cowboy with facial hair who wears a light yellow shirt and a Franklin Badge.

*The Lucas minion and his orange costume are both based on Flint's twin sons, Lucas and Claus, in ''Mother 3''.

*The stage represents {{iw|wikibound|Tazmily Village}}, the hometown of Flint, which is later remodeled and modernized by the {{iw|wikibound|Pigmask Army}} in ''Mother 3''.

*The music track features the theme song that plays when {{iw|wikibound|Bronson}} announces the death of Flint's wife, Hinawa to him in ''Mother 3''.

*The Lava Floor hazard references the forest fire caused by the Pigmask Army in ''Mother 3'', where Flint runs through to the burning forest to rescue {{iw|wikibound|Fuel}}.

|{{SpiritTableName|Hinawa|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The purple Zelda represents Hinawa, a young brown-haired woman who is depicted wearing a long dress.

*The blue and orange Lucas minions are both based on Hinawa's twin sons, Lucas and Claus, in ''Mother 3''.

*The stage represents the mountainside area of the {{iw|wikibound|Sunset Cemetery}} where Hinawa is laid after her death in ''Mother 3''.

*The music track and the Easy to Launch rule reference Hinawa's off-screen death in ''Mother 3'', where she dies protecting her sons from a rampaging {{iw|wikibound|Mecha-Drago}}.

*This spirit's Support type and Critical Immunity ability reference how Hinawa dies protecting her sons, but later returns as a ghost in ''Mother 3''.

*In World of Light, the Hinawa spirit on Galeem's side of The Final Battle map matches with the Claus spirit on Dharkon's side; both characters are deceased members of Lucas' family.

*The brown Dog of Duck Hunt represents Boney, a brown canine character whose head is featured on Lucas's green shirt design.

*The green Lucas minion is based on his appearance in ''Mother 3'', who serves as the leader of the party Boney belongs to.

*The stage represents Lucas and Boney's hometown of Tazmily Village, which is later remodeled and modernized by the Pigmask Army in ''Mother 3''.

|{{SpiritTableName|Duster|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The orange Luigi represents Duster, a lanky mustached character who wears a blue shirt.

*The stage and music track represent {{iw|wikibound|Mt. Oriander}}, the main setting of the first chapter of ''Mother 3'', which takes place during the Pigmask Army's invasion.

*The Fog hazard and the Smoke Ball item reference Duster's Thief tool, the Smoke Ball, which releases a smokescreen and prevents his enemies from attacking him.

*The second battle condition references Duster's kicking attack and his signature {{iw|wikibound|shoes}} weapon, which can increase his Offense stats.

*This spirit's Attack type and Foot Attack ↑ ability further reference Duster's kicking attacks and signature shoes weapon.

*In World of Light, the Flint spirit is located in the shrouded forest area in the Light Realm, further referencing Duster's Smoke Bomb.

*Lucas's blue clothes and red-tinted hair represent Kumatora, a tomboyish pink-haired girl who wears a blue hoodie.

*Lucas starting off with a Fire Flower and the Ice Floor hazard reference Kumatora's usage of her PK Fire and PK Freeze attacks in battle.

*This spirit's Attack type and PSI Attack ↑ ability reference Kumatora's usage of PSI attacks in ''Mother 3''.

|{{SpiritTableName|Salsa|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*The blue Diddy Kong represents Salsa, a monkey character who features a [[wikibound:Samba|girlfriend]].

*The red Wario minion represents Salsa's abusive owner, {{iw|wikibound|Fassad}}, an obese man who features a mustache.

*The stage represents {{iw|wikibound|Death Desert}}, a desert region in the third chapter of ''Mother 3'', which first features Salsa as a playable character.

*Diddy Kong's [[Banana Peel]] and the Banana Peel item reference how Fassad is often seen eating bananas and carelessly tosses away their peel afterwards.

|{{SpiritTableName|Masked Man|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy will charge up a powerful Final Smash<br>•The enemy has increased attack power<br>•''The enemy starts the battle with a [[Beam Sword]]

*The grey Lucas starting off with a Beam Sword represents the Masked Man, the reconstructed form of Lucas' twin brother, Claus, armed with an electric sword.

*The music track is based on the theme song of Porky Minch, the main antagonist of ''Mother 3'' who reconstructed and brainwashed Claus into becoming the Masked Man.

*The stamina battle condition references the HP counter in the ''EarthBound'' series, which gauges a character's health points during battle.

*Lucas's PK Starstorm Final Smash references the Masked Man's ability to fire powerful lightning bolts to knock out Lucas' party members in ''Mother 3''.

*This spirit's Attack type and Sword Attack ↑ ability reference the Masked Man's high Offense stats and usage of his electric sword in ''Mother 3''.

|{{SpiritTableName|Claus|iw=wikibound|size=64}}

*Lucas's orange costume is based on his twin brother, Claus, who wears a similar outfit and features orange hair.

*The grey Metal Lucas minion starting off with a Beam Sword represents the Masked Man, the cybernetically reconstructed form of Claus armed with an electric sword.

*The stage represents {{s|wikibound|Sunshine Forest}}, a forested area in the Nowhere Islands, which features Claus' hometown of Tazmily Village in ''Mother 3''.

*The music track references Hinawa, the deceased mother of Claus whose voice helps him break free from his reconstruction, which also plays during his death scene.

*The first battle condition references how Claus goes missing after being grievously injured by the Mecha-Drago, and later undergoes reconstruction into the Masked Man.

*This spirit's Neutral type references Claus' role as an ally in ''Mother 3'' until his reconstruction into the villainous Masked Man.

*In World of Light, the Claus spirit on Dharkon's side of the Final Battle map matches with the Hinawa spirit on Galeem's side; both characters are deceased members of Lucas' family.

*Despite having his own paper clay model, Master Belch uses his sprite instead for his spirit artwork.

**Similarly, {{b|Starman|EarthBound}} and [[Ramblin' Evil Mushroom]] use their ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' artwork rather than their paper clay models for their spirit artwork.

*Prior to version 2.0.0, the sprite for the Masked Man spirit contained a few differences from his sprite in ''Mother 3'': a stray light gray pixel on the helmet and two dark blue pixels on its black outline. In the extracted image, without its alpha channel applied, part of a smaller Masked Man sprite can be seen to the left. This was discovered to be [https://www.deviantart.com/warpstarx/art/Masked-Man-references-345749209 Masked Man fan art] in the style of the ''Mother 4'' fan game (later rebranded as ''Oddity''), which includes the same edited ''Mother 3'' sprite as a reference image.<ref>https://twitter.com/RandomTBush/status/1072855092888551426</ref> Version 2.0.0, released over a month after the discovery, updated the spirit, including its appearance in the [[Inventory]] menu, to use the actual ''Mother 3'' sprite,<ref>https://twitter.com/stymiedthoughts/status/1090422113217986561</ref> with other ''EarthBound'' spirits featuring pixel art receiving similar updates.<ref>https://twitter.com/RandomTBush/status/1098789585520394240</ref>

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