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'''The Rule of Three''' was a [[Spirit Board]] [[List of Spirit Board events|event]] focused on trios of [[spirit]]s. It ran from 6 a.m. on December 18, 2020 to 6 a.m. on December 21, 2020 ({{s|wikipedia|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)
*6 a.m. on June 28, 2024 to 6 a.m. on July 1, 2024 (UTC)
*6 a.m. on June 27, 2025 to 6 a.m. on June 30, 2025 (UTC)

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

==Description==
===North America===
<i>
: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.</i><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-US/25a86786/index.html North American event page]</ref><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-US/b2af5544/index.html North American event page (repeat)]</ref>

===PAL regions===
<i>
: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.</i><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-GB/25a86786/index.html PAL region event page]</ref><ref>[https://www-aaaba-lp1-hac.cdn.nintendo.net/en-GB/b2af5544/index.html PAL region event page (repeat)]</ref>

==Periodically appearing spirits==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No.
! Image
! Name
! Type
! Class
! Appearance times (UTC)
|-
|79
|[[File:SSBU spirit Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Pokémon series)|Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|★★★★
|06:00, 18:00
|-
|994
|[[File:SSBU spirit Able Sisters.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Animal Crossing series)|Able Sisters}}
|{{SpiritType|Support}}
|★★★
|09:00, 21:00
|-
|968
|[[File:SSBU spirit The Chorus Kids.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Others)|The Chorus Kids}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|★★★
|00:00, 12:00
|-
|1294
|[[File:SSBU spirit Fire.png|center|108x108px]]
|{{h2|List of spirits (Game & Watch series)|Fire}}
|{{SpiritType|Support}}
|★★★
|03:00, 15:00
|}

==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
|-
|462
|{{SpiritTableName|Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres|customname=[[Articuno]], [[Zapdos]], & [[Moltres]]|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•Reflect {{SSBU|Lucas}} {{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}{{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}{{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (80 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|13,700
|[[Find Mii]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•The enemy reflects projectiles<br>•The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•''Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Moltres)''
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley}}
|-
|482
|{{SpiritTableName|Raikou, Entei, & Suicune|customname=[[Raikou]], [[Entei]], & [[Suicune]]|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Greninja}} {{Head|Greninja|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Violet}}<br>•{{SSBU|Incineroar}} {{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Libre}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|9,900
|[[Suzaku Castle]]
|•Hazard: Lava Floor
|•The floor is lava
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley}}
|-
|508
|{{SpiritTableName|Uxie, Mesprit, & Azelf|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•Tiny {{SSBU|Mewtwo}} {{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,000
|[[Spear Pillar]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Health Recovery
|•The enemy's special moves have increased power<br>•The enemy is healed when the enemy's at high damage
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar}}
|-
|525
|{{SpiritTableName|Cobalion, Terrakion, & Virizion|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Lucario}} {{Head|Lucario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Yoshi}} {{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|9,000
|[[Kalos Pokémon League]]
|N/A
|•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power<br>•The enemy can unleash powerful critical hits at random<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Beam Sword]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|N's Castle}}
|-
|1,369
|{{SpiritTableName|Grookey, Scorbunny, & Sobble|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} {{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•Bunny {{SSBU|Incineroar}} {{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,600
|[[Onett]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•The enemy has increased attack power when badly damaged<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Lip's Stick]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue}}
|-
|848
|{{SpiritTableName|Able Sisters|size=64}}
|''Animal Crossing'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Sonic}} {{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,100
|[[Town and City]]
|N/A
|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Drill]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Animal Crossing|Outdoors at 7 p.m. (Sunny) / Main Street - Animal Crossing: New Leaf}}
|-
|692
|{{SpiritTableName|Fire|link=y|size=64}}
|''Game & Watch'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} Team {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,800
|[[Flat Zone X]] (hazards off)
|N/A
|•The enemy's up special has increased power<br>•Timed battle (1:00)
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Game & Watch|Flat Zone 2}}
|-
|1,196
|{{SpiritTableName|The Chorus Kids|size=64}}
|''Rhythm Heaven'' Series {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Rhythm Paradise'' Series {{Flag|PAL}}
|•{{SSBU|Jigglypuff}} {{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}×3
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,100
|[[Wii Fit Studio]]
|N/A
|•The enemy favors up specials<br>•The enemy is giant<br>•The enemy has increased attack power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Monkey Watch}}
|-
|116
|{{SpiritTableName|Viruses|size=64}}
|''Dr. Mario'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|4,000
|[[Mario Bros.]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•Timed battle (1:30)
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Fever}}
|-
|359
|{{SpiritTableName|The Three Mage-Sisters|size=64}}
|''Kirby'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|3,600
|{{SSB|Dream Land}} ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•The enemy's special moves have increased power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|A Battle of Friends and Bonds 2}}
|-
|1,217
|{{SpiritTableName|Ouendan|size=64}}
|''Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ryu}} {{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}×3
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|3,700
|[[Tomodachi Life]]
|•Attack Power ↑
|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while<br>•The enemy favors down specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Filled with Hope}}
|-
|1,218
|{{SpiritTableName|Ouendan Cheerleaders|size=64}}
|''Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Isabelle}} {{Head|Isabelle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}×3
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|4,000
|[[Pokémon Stadium]]
|•Attack Power ↑
|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while<br>•The enemy favors neutral air attacks
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Ring a Ding}}
|-
|1,219
|{{SpiritTableName|Elite Beat Agents|size=64}}
|''Elite Beat Agents'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}}×3 (Moveset [[Gale Strike|1]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Stone Scabbard|1]][[Blade Counter|1]], None, Business Suit)
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,700
|[[Saffron City]] (hazards off)
|•Attack Power ↑
|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Escape from the City}}
|-
|1,220
|{{SpiritTableName|Elite Beat Divas|size=64}}
|''Elite Beat Agents'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Corrin}} {{Head|Corrin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}×3
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|3,900
|[[Saffron City]] (hazards off)
|•Attack Power ↑
|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Rocket Belt]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Pop Fashion Show}}
|-
|432
|{{SpiritTableName|Dugtrio|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}×3
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,500
|[[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (Ground type)
|•Earthquake
|•Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Gym/Evolution - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue}}
|-
|441
|{{SpiritTableName|Magneton|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•Metal {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} {{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}×3 (50 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,200
|[[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (Electric type)
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy is metal
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Melee)}}
|-
|782
|{{SpiritTableName|Chaotix|size=64}}
|''Sonic The Hedgehog'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Sonic}} {{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pichu}} {{Head|Pichu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}<br>•{{SSBU|King K. Rool}} {{Head|King K. Rool|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,600
|[[Windy Hill Zone]]
|•Invisibility
|•The enemy is invisible
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Sonic Heroes}}
|-
|976
|{{SpiritTableName|Gangster, Lady, & Policeman|size=64}}
|''Hogan's Alley''
|•{{SSBU|Wolf}} {{Head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}<br>•{{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•{{SSBU|Ike}} {{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,700
|[[Tomodachi Life]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Duck Hunt|Duck Hunt Medley}}
|-
|1,319
|{{SpiritTableName|Professor Riggs & Plaise & Lerna|size=64}} {{Flag|North America}}<br>Professor Gerry, Plaise, & Lerna {{Flag|PAL}}
|''Nintendo Labo'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} {{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Bayonetta}} {{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|Young Link}} {{Head|Young Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|2,500
|[[Paper Mario]]
|•Attack Power ↑<br>•Defense ↑
|•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Title Theme - Super Mario Maker}}
|-
|1,132
|{{SpiritTableName|Hockey Players|size=64}}
|''Ice Hockey''
|•{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} {{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,500
|[[Pokémon Stadium]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Slippery Stage
|•The stage's platforms are very slippery
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Wii Fit|Core Luge}}
|-
|1,154
|{{SpiritTableName|Dion, Max, & Jack|size=64}}
|''Marvelous: Mouhitotsu no Takarajima''
|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Wario}} {{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=ClassicGreen}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|1,800
|[[Tortimer Island]]
|•Item: [[Beastball]]
|•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Village of the Blue Maiden}}
|-
|1,180
|{{SpiritTableName|Tomatrio|size=64}}
|''Tomato Adventure''
|•{{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,600
|{{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}} (Melee) ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Item: [[Maxim Tomato]]
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mixed-Up Scramble}}
|}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable
|ja={{ja|力をあわせて！ トリオのスピリッツ|Chikara o Awasete! Torio no Supirittsu}}
|jaM=Join forces! Trio Spirits 
|en_us=The Rule of Three
|en_gb=Team Spirit
|fr=Jamais deux sans trois
|frM=Never two without a third
|de=Aller guten Geister sind drei
|deM=All good spirits come in threes
|it=Spirito di squadra
|itM=Team spirits
|es=Espíritu de equipo
|esM=Team spirits
|zh_cn={{rollover|同心协力！命魂三重奏|Tóngxīnxiélì! Mìnghún Sānchóngzòu|?}}
|zh_cnM=Join forces! Trio Spirits 
|zh_tw={{rollover|齊心合力！三人組命魂|Qíxīn Hélì! Sān Rén Zǔ Mìnghún|?}}
|zh_twM=Join forces! Trio Spirits 
|ko={{rollover|힘을 모아라! 트리오 스피릿|Himeul Moara! Teurio Seupirit|?}}
|koM=Join forces! Trio Spirits 
|nl=Al het goede komt in drieën
|nlM=All good things come in threes
|ru={{rollover|Командные духи|Komandnye dukhi|?}}
|ruM=Team spirits
}}

==Trivia==
*{{pkmn|Dugtrio}} and {{pkmn|Magneton}} are the only spirits in this event to be one entity, although they resemble a trio of their pre-evolved forms.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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