Green Is the New Black

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Green Is the New Black (よりどりみどり！ 緑のスピリッツ) was a Spirit Board event focused on spirits that are green in color. It ran from 6 a.m. on March 15, 2019 to 6 a.m. on March 18, 2019 (UTC). During the event, defeating spirits on the Spirit Board which were part of the event awarded more Gold than usual.

Description

North America

Green-colored spirits have made their way to the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more gold than usual.

Legend-class spirits Queen Metroid, Celebi, and Link (The Legend of Zelda) will appear at set times. Check it out!

PAL regions

There are more green-coloured spirits on the Spirit Board than you can shake a stick at! Defeat them in battle to earn more gold than usual.

The Legend-class Queen Metroid, Celebi and Link (The Legend of Zelda) will also appear at set times. Check it out!

Periodically appearing spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Appearance times (UTC)
281		Queen Metroid		★★★★	06:00, 18:00
486		Celebi		★★★★	10:00, 22:00
178		Link (The Legend of Zelda)		★★★★	02:00, 14:00

Randomly appearing spirits

Spirit				Battle parameters
No.	Image	Name	Series	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music
486		Celebi	Pokémon Series	•Mewtwo		13,600	Garden of Hope (Battlefield form)	•Flowery •Hazard: Fog	•The stage is covered in fog •You constantly take minor damage •The enemy heals over time	Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley
281		Queen Metroid	Metroid Series	•King K. Rool (180 HP)		13,300	Brinstar (Battlefield form)	•Giant •Attack Power ↑	•The enemy is giant after a little while •Stamina battle •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while	Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
178		Link (The Legend of Zelda)	The Legend of Zelda Series	•Young Link		13,500	Find Mii (hazards off)	N/A	•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power •The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly •The enemy has increased attack power	Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda
536		Meloetta (Aria Forme)	Pokémon Series	•Jigglypuff Team ×4		9,500	Prism Tower (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Slumber Floor	•The floor is sleep-inducing •The enemy favors neutral specials •Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Meloetta)	N's Castle
500		Rayquaza	Pokémon Series	•Ridley		10,000	Kalos Pokémon League (Dragonmark Chamber (Legendary) only)	•Hazard: Heavy Wind	•Dangerously high winds are in effect after a while	Battle! (Lorekeeper Zinnia)
1,114		Ancient Minister	Super Smash Bros. Series	•R.O.B. Team (INT)/ (JP/CH/KR)		9,000	Halberd	•Hazard: Screen Flip	•The screen will suddenly flip •The enemy starts the battle with a Bomber •Explosion attacks aren't as effective against the enemy	Final Destination - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
339		Whispy Woods	Kirby Series	•Kirby Team ×5		9,300	Green Greens	•Hazard: Heavy Wind	•Dangerously high winds are in effect •Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd	Boss Theme Medley - Kirby Series
321		Yarn Yoshi	Yoshi Series	•Yoshi Team ×4		9,200	Super Happy Tree	•Easy to Launch	•All fighters are easy to launch	Main Theme - Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix)
277		Metroid	Metroid Series	•Ridley		9,700	Brinstar (Battlefield form)	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Metroid) •Hazard: Sticky Floor	•The floor is sticky •Hostile assist trophies will appear •The enemy's melee blows will heal them when they hit	Title Theme - Metroid
133		Luigi (Mario Tennis Aces)	Mario Tennis Aces	•Luigi •Daisy		3,400	Pokémon Stadium 2 (hazards off)	N/A	•The enemy favors smash attacks	Stadium Theme - Mario Tennis Aces
982		Blanka	Street Fighter Series	•Donkey Kong (140 HP)		3,700	Jungle Japes	•Jump Power ↓	•Stamina battle •All fighters have reduced jump power •The enemy starts the battle with a Screw Attack	Blanka Stage Type A
871		Auto	Mega Man Series	•R.O.B.		3,600	Moray Towers (Ω form)	•Item: Shooting Types	•The enemy starts the battle with a Super Scope	We're Robots (Dr. Wily Stage 2)
490		Flygon	Pokémon Series	•Ridley		3,800	Gerudo Valley (Battlefield form)	•Earthquake	•Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage	Victory Road - Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire
483		Tyranitar	Pokémon Series	•King K. Rool		3,900	Mushroomy Kingdom (Battlefield form)	•Sudden Damage	•You'll occasionally take sudden damage after a little while	Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley
420		Venusaur	Pokémon Series	•Giant Ivysaur		4,500	Garden of Hope (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Poison Floor	•The floor is poisonous •The enemy is giant	Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Brawl)
580		Master Belch	EarthBound Series	•Wario		4,200	Mario Bros. (Battlefield form)	•Defense ↓ •Hazard: Sticky Floor	•The floor is sticky •You have reduced defense after a little while	Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise
316		Don Bongo	Yoshi Series	•Giant King Dedede		3,900	Yoshi's Story	•Move Speed ↑ •Move Speed ↓	•The enemy has increased move speed after a while •The enemy is giant •The enemy has reduced move speed	Yoshi's Story (Melee)
233		Wall-Merged Link	The Legend of Zelda Series	•Mr. Game & Watch •Young Link		3,500	Flat Zone X	N/A	•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd	Lorule Main Theme
256		Ezlo	The Legend of Zelda Series	•Toon Link		3,700	Distant Planet	•Hazard: Left Is Right, Right Is Left •Giant	•The enemy is giant •Left and right controls will suddenly reverse after a little while	Village of the Blue Maiden
207		Deku Link	The Legend of Zelda Series	•Diddy Kong		3,700	Distant Planet (Battlefield form)	•Item Tidal Wave •Item: Lip's Stick	•The enemy favors neutral specials •Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while •The enemy is easily distracted by items	Saria's Theme
156		Rattly	Donkey Kong Series	•Yoshi		3,400	Kongo Jungle	N/A	•The enemy loves to jump •The enemy has increased jump power	Snakey Chantey
152		Squawks	Donkey Kong Series	•Duck Hunt		4,400	The Great Cave Offensive	•Hazard: Fog	•The stage is covered in fog •Timed battle (1:30)	Ice Cave Chant
47		Wart	Super Mario Series	•King K. Rool •Peach		4,000	Skyworld (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Slumber Floor	•Defeat the main fighter to win •The floor is sleep-inducing	Boss Theme - Super Mario Bros. 2
38		Hammer Bro	Super Mario Series	•Yoshi		3,400	Golden Plains (Battlefield form)	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Hammer Bro)	•Hostile assist trophies will appear when the enemy's at high damage •The enemy favors up specials	Ground Theme - Super Mario Bros. 3 (Remix)
891		Snake Man	Mega Man Series	•Snake ×2 (120 HP)		1,900	Kongo Jungle (Ω form)	•Item: Bombchu	•Stamina battle •The enemy is easily distracted by items	Snake Man Stage
538		Chespin	Pokémon Series	•Ivysaur ×3		1,500	Kongo Jungle	N/A	•The enemy favors neutral specials •Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Chespin)	Battle! (Wild Pokémon) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y
469		Bellossom	Pokémon Series	•Jigglypuff		1,800	Yoshi's Island (Battlefield form)	•Item: Lip's Stick	•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Bellossom) •The enemy is easily distracted by items	Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley
466		Chikorita	Pokémon Series	•Ivysaur		2,200	Distant Planet (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Slumber Floor	•The floor is sleep-inducing •The enemy can unleash powerful critical hits at random	Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley
424		Metapod	Pokémon Series	•Yoshi		2,500	Distant Planet (Ω form)	•Defense ↑ •Hazard: Sticky Floor	•The floor is sticky •Timed battle (1:30) •The enemy has increased defense after a little while	Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue
1,118		Tamagon	Devil World	•Tiny Ridley •Clear Richter		1,500	Mario Bros.	•Item: Throwing Types	•Defeat the main fighter to win •The enemy favors neutral specials •The enemy is invisible	Clu Clu Land
816		Smoky Progg	Pikmin Series	•Mario		1,600	Distant Planet (Battlefield form)	•Metal Shift	•The enemy will occasionally turn metal	Stage Select - Pikmin 2
622		Draug	Fire Emblem Series	•King K. Rool (120 HP)		2,400	Castle Siege (hazards off)	•Defense ↑	•The enemy has super armor but moves slower •Stamina battle •The enemy has increased defense	Under This Banner
600		Bio Rex	F-Zero Series	•Wolf		1,900	Port Town Aero Dive	•Item Tidal Wave	•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating •Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while	Fire Field (Remix)
337		Pitch	Kirby Series	•Jigglypuff		1,800	Green Greens (hazards off)	N/A	•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Fletchling) •The enemy loves to jump	Forest Stage
376		Plasma Wisp	Kirby Series	•Robin		2,300	Prism Tower (Battlefield form)	•Item: Hothead •Hazard: Zap Floor	•The floor is electrified •The enemy favors neutral specials	City Trial
167		Kip	Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast Donkey Kong: Jet Race	•Tiny Yoshi Team ×4		1,800	Yoshi's Story	N/A	•The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt	Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber
159		Kritter	Donkey Kong Series	•King K. Rool		1,700	Kongo Jungle	•Defense ↑	•The enemy has increased defense •The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt	Jungle Level (64)
105		Prince Peasley	Mario & Luigi Series	•Marth		1,600	3D Land	N/A	•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power	This is Minion Turf!

Trivia

• The name of the event is based on the idiom [color] is the new black.