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|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Bein' Friends}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Bein' Friends}} | ||
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The | *The choice of Ness as the puppet fightes represent Ninten, the main playable character of ''EarthBound Beginnings'' whose design is similar to Ness' design. | ||
*The | *The music track references the music which plays when Ninten travels with his other partners. | ||
*The stage represents Magicant, a surreal mindscape world visited by Ninten in ''EarthBound Beginnings'' who appears in the rifts in the background. | *The stage represents Magicant, a surreal mindscape world visited by Ninten in ''EarthBound Beginnings'' who appears in the rifts in the background. | ||
*The music track features the musical theme of the {{iw|wikibound|Eight Melodies}}, a song learned by Ninten which he uses to defeat {{iw|wikibound|Giygas}} in ''EarthBound Beginnings''. | *The music track features the musical theme of the {{iw|wikibound|Eight Melodies}}, a song learned by Ninten which he uses to defeat {{iw|wikibound|Giygas}} in ''EarthBound Beginnings''. | ||
*The stamina battle condition references the battle system in the ''EarthBound'' series where each character will feature an HP counter that gauges their health during battle. | *The stamina battle condition references the battle system in the ''EarthBound'' series where each character will feature an HP counter that gauges their health during battle. | ||
*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Ninten's usage of PSI attacks and {{iw|wikibound|Offense Up}}, a PSI technique used by Ninten, which increases a party member's Offense stat. | *This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Ninten's usage of PSI attacks and {{iw|wikibound|Offense Up}}, a PSI technique used by Ninten, which increases a party member's Offense stat. | ||
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*The stamina battle condition references the battle system in the ''EarthBound'' series where each character will feature an HP counter that gauges their health during battle. | *The stamina battle condition references the battle system in the ''EarthBound'' series where each character will feature an HP counter that gauges their health during battle. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
*This spirit's Support type references Ana's role in ''EarthBound Beginnings'' as a member of Ninten's party | *This spirit's Support type references Ana's role in ''EarthBound Beginnings'' as a member of Ninten's party. | ||
*This spirit's Franklin Badge Equipped ability references {{iw|wikibound|Power Shield}}, a defensive PSI technique used by Ana, which can reflect the enemies' attacks back at them. | *This spirit's Franklin Badge Equipped ability references {{iw|wikibound|Power Shield}}, a defensive PSI technique used by Ana, which can reflect the enemies' attacks back at them. | ||
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The cyan Villager represents Lloyd, a young male character who wears a T-shirt and shorts. | *The cyan Villager represents Lloyd, a young male character who wears a T-shirt and shorts. | ||
*The red R.O.B. minion represents EVE, a red robot with an acronymic name who | *The red R.O.B. minion represents EVE, a red robot with an acronymic name who temporarily joins the party in ''EarthBound Beginnings''. | ||
*The music track features the musical theme of the Eight Melodies, referencing how EVE is revealed to carry one of the Eight Melodies after her destruction. | *The music track features the musical theme of the Eight Melodies, referencing how EVE is revealed to carry one of the Eight Melodies after her destruction. | ||
*The Villager starting off with a Rocket Belt and a Ray Gun, and the Bob-omb Festival reference Lloyd's usage of his Bottle | *The Villager starting off with a Rocket Belt and a Ray Gun, and the Bob-omb Festival reference Lloyd's usage of his {{iw|wikibound|Bottle Rocket}}s, Beam Gun, and {{iw|wikibound|Bomb}} items in battle. | ||
*The stamina battle condition references the battle system in the ''EarthBound'' series where each character will feature an HP counter that gauges their health during battle. | *The stamina battle condition references the battle system in the ''EarthBound'' series where each character will feature an HP counter that gauges their health during battle. | ||
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*The blue Little Mac represents Teddy, a bulky character who wears a sleeveless shirt and features styled black hair. | *The blue Little Mac represents Teddy, a bulky character who wears a sleeveless shirt and features styled black hair. | ||
*The stage represents {{iw|wikibound|Ellay}}, Teddy's hometown in ''EarthBound Beginnings'' which, like Onett, features [[wikibound:Bla-Bla|a dangerous gang of thugs]] as enemies. | *The stage represents {{iw|wikibound|Ellay}}, Teddy's hometown in ''EarthBound Beginnings'' which, like Onett, features [[wikibound:Bla-Bla|a dangerous gang of thugs]] as enemies. | ||
*Little Mac starting off with a Killing Edge references Teddy's usage of | *Little Mac starting off with a Killing Edge references Teddy's usage of {{wi|wikibound|blade}}d weapons in battle. | ||
*This spirit's Attack type references Teddy's high base Offense stats and usage of bladed weapons in battle in ''EarthBound Beginnings''. | *This spirit's Attack type references Teddy's high base Offense stats and usage of bladed weapons in battle in ''EarthBound Beginnings''. | ||
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*This spirit's Shield type further references EVE's high Defense stats in ''EarthBound Beginnings''. | *This spirit's Shield type further references EVE's high Defense stats in ''EarthBound Beginnings''. | ||
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The Mii Brawler's costume represents the Flying Man, a humanoid avian fighter in the ''EarthBound'' series. | *The Mii Brawler's costume represents the Flying Man, a humanoid avian fighter in the ''EarthBound'' series. | ||
*The stage and music track represents Magicant, the homeland of the Flying Men in the ''EarthBound'' series, where the stage's normal form features the Flying Man as a stage hazard. | *The stage and music track represents Magicant, the homeland of the Flying Men in the ''EarthBound'' series, where the stage's normal form features the Flying Man as a stage hazard. | ||
*The Mii Brawler's five life stock represents the five Flying Men in the ''EarthBound'' series where one Flying Man can temporarily join the player's party in Magicant, but will be replaced with another Flying Man when they fall in battle and cannot be revived. | *The Mii Brawler's five life stock represents the five Flying Men in the ''EarthBound'' series where one Flying Man can temporarily join the player's party in Magicant, but will be replaced with another Flying Man when they fall in battle and cannot be revived. | ||
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*This spirit's Attack type references the Flying Man's high Offense stats. | *This spirit's Attack type references the Flying Man's high Offense stats. | ||
*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. | *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. | ||
*In World of Light, the Flying Man spirit must also be defeated in order to access the Ness fighter, referencing the Flying Man's role as Ness' guardians in ''EarthBound''. | *In World of Light, the Flying Man spirit must also be defeated in order to access the Ness fighter, referencing the Flying Man's role as Ness' guardians in ''EarthBound''. | ||
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*The white Metal Ness and Star item represent the Starman, a robotic star-shaped enemy who uses PSI abilities, who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy. | *The white Metal Ness and Star item represent the Starman, a robotic star-shaped enemy who uses PSI abilities, who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy. | ||
*The stage's background is based on outer space, referencing how the Starman is an enemy who originates from outer space. | *The stage's background is based on outer space, referencing how the Starman is an enemy who originates from outer space. | ||
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*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references further references the Starman's PSI abilities and its stronger variants in the ''EarthBound'' series. | *This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references further references the Starman's PSI abilities and its stronger variants in the ''EarthBound'' series. | ||
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*The stamina battle condition references the battle system in the ''EarthBound'' series where each character will feature an HP counter that gauges their health during battle. | *The stamina battle condition references the battle system in the ''EarthBound'' series where each character will feature an HP counter that gauges their health during battle. | ||
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*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references how Paula has advanced PSI abilities in ''EarthBound''. | *This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references how Paula has advanced PSI abilities in ''EarthBound''. | ||
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*The second battle condition references Jeff's proficiency with firearms in battle, as well as obtaining powerful laser beam-shooting firearms with high Offense stats. | *The second battle condition references Jeff's proficiency with firearms in battle, as well as obtaining powerful laser beam-shooting firearms with high Offense stats. | ||
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*This spirit's Shield type references Jeff's high Defense stats in ''EarthBound''. | *This spirit's Shield type references Jeff's high Defense stats in ''EarthBound''. | ||
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*The cyan Ryu represents Poo, a stern martial artist who features black hair and wears a fighting uniform. | *The cyan Ryu represents Poo, a stern martial artist who features black hair and wears a fighting uniform. | ||
*The stage represents the palace of {{iw|wikibound|Dalaam}}, Poo's home country in ''EarthBound'' which sits on top of a mountain that rises beyond the clouds. | *The stage represents the palace of {{iw|wikibound|Dalaam}}, Poo's home country in ''EarthBound'' which sits on top of a mountain that rises beyond the clouds. | ||
*The "increased power" battle conditions reference Poo's high Offense stat, which allows him to perform powerful attacks in battle. | *The "increased power" battle conditions reference Poo's high Offense stat, which allows him to perform powerful attacks in battle. | ||
*The "increased move speed" battle condition references Poo's high Speed stat, which allows him to dodge enemy attacks in battle. | *The "increased move speed" battle condition references Poo's high Speed stat, which allows him to dodge enemy attacks in battle. | ||
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*This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references | *This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Poo's usage of powerful PSI attack in ''EarthBound''. | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Humoresque of a Little Dog}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Humoresque of a Little Dog}} | ||
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The teal Tiny Mr. Game & Watch's smaller-than-normal size represents Buzz Buzz, a tiny | *The teal Tiny Mr. Game & Watch's smaller-than-normal size represents Buzz Buzz, a tiny insect whose appearance is a tiny pixelated character. | ||
*The stage's background features a meteorite at the top of the hill of Onett, which Buzz Buzz uses to travel to the past and meet Ness at the beginning of ''EarthBound''. | *The stage's background features a meteorite at the top of the hill of Onett, which Buzz Buzz uses to travel to the past and meet Ness at the beginning of ''EarthBound''. | ||
*Mr. Game & Watch starting off with 300% damage and the timed battle condition reference Buzz Buzz's death where he is fatally swatted out of the air by [[Porky Minch]]'s mother, {{iw|wikibound|Lardna Minch}}. | |||
*Mr. Game & Watch starting off with 300% damage and the timed battle condition reference Buzz Buzz's death where he is fatally swatted out of the air by Lardna | |||
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*This spirit's Attack type references Buzz Buzz's usage of powerful physical and PSI attacks in ''EarthBound''. | *This spirit's Attack type references Buzz Buzz's usage of powerful physical and PSI attacks in ''EarthBound''. | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Humoresque of a Little Dog}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Humoresque of a Little Dog}} | ||
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The | *The Clear Snake represents Ness's Father, who is never seen in-game but is represented through the {{iw|wikibound|telephone}}. | ||
*The purple Ness minion references his appearance as the main playable character in ''EarthBound'', who can contact his father through the telephone. | *The purple Ness minion references his appearance as the main playable character in ''EarthBound'', who can contact his father through the telephone. | ||
*The stage featuring the {{iw|wikibound|Onett Drugstore}} and the music track represent the drugstores and the department stores all around {{iw|wikibound|Eagleland}} where Ness's Father can be contacted through the payphones. | *The stage featuring the {{iw|wikibound|Onett Drugstore}} and the music track represent the drugstores and the department stores all around {{iw|wikibound|Eagleland}} where Ness's Father can be contacted through the payphones. | ||
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*This spirit's Shield and Support types reference Ness's Father's role in ''EarthBound'' by saving the game and providing Ness with money and information. | *This spirit's Shield and Support types reference Ness's Father's role in ''EarthBound'' by saving the game and providing Ness with money and information. | ||
*This spirit is featured in the Timmy & Tommy's shop, which sells spirits related to items, referencing how the telephone used to contact Ness's Father are often found in stores. | |||
*This spirit is featured in the Timmy & Tommy's shop, which sells spirits related to items, referencing how the telephone used to contact Ness's Father | |||
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*The music track represents the music track for Magicant, a surreal mindscape world appearing as a stage in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, which features Dungeon Man as a stage element. | *The music track represents the music track for Magicant, a surreal mindscape world appearing as a stage in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, which features Dungeon Man as a stage element. | ||
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*This spirit's Support type references Dungeon Man's role in ''EarthBound'' as a temporary member of Ness' party | *This spirit's Support type references Dungeon Man's role in ''EarthBound'' as a temporary member of Ness' party. | ||
*This spirit's Falling Immunity ability references Dungeon Man's large size and inability to get knocked over during battle. | *This spirit's Falling Immunity ability references Dungeon Man's large size and inability to get knocked over during battle. | ||
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The blue Ness references his appearance as the main playable character in ''EarthBound'', who battles the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom, which appears as the item. | *The blue Ness references his appearance as the main playable character in ''EarthBound'', who battles the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom, which appears as the item. | ||
*The enemy starting with the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom represents both the Spirit and how the enemy can scatter its spores and Mushroomize party members. | |||
*The stage represents the lush grass areas all around Eagleland in ''EarthBound'' which features the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom as enemies. | *The stage represents the lush grass areas all around Eagleland in ''EarthBound'' which features the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom as enemies. | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Mother 3 Love Theme}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Mother 3 Love Theme}} | ||
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* | *Snake represents Flint, one of the main playable characters in ''Mother 3'' who features facial hair. | ||
*The Lucas minion and his orange costume are both based on Lucas and Claus, who serve as the twin sons of Flint. | *The Lucas minion and his orange costume are both based on Lucas and Claus, who serve as the twin sons of Flint. | ||
*The stage represents Flint's hometown of {{iw|wikibound|Tazmily Village}}, which was remodeled and modernized by the {{iw|wikibound|Pigmask Army}} | *The stage represents Flint's hometown of {{iw|wikibound|Tazmily Village}}, which was remodeled and modernized by the {{iw|wikibound|Pigmask Army}} in in ''Mother 3''. | ||
*The music track features the musical theme | *The music track features the musical theme pf ''Mother 3'', which plays in many parts of the game. | ||
*The Lava Floor hazard references the forest fire caused by the Pigmask Army early on in ''Mother 3'' where Flint runs through the burning forest to rescue {{iw|wikibound|Fuel}}. | *The Lava Floor hazard references the forest fire caused by the Pigmask Army early on in ''Mother 3'' where Flint runs through the burning forest to rescue {{iw|wikibound|Fuel}}. | ||
*Snake starting off with a Franklin Badge references the Franklin Badge worn by Flint before he later passes it on to Lucas. | *Snake starting off with a Franklin Badge references the Franklin Badge worn by Flint before he later passes it on to Lucas. | ||
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*The purple Zelda represents Hinawa, a young woman who features a long dress and brown hair. | *The purple Zelda represents Hinawa, a young woman who features a long dress and brown hair. | ||
*The blue and orange Lucas minions each represent Lucas and Claus, who serve as the twin sons of Hinawa. | *The blue and orange Lucas minions each represent Lucas and Claus, who serve as the twin sons of Hinawa. | ||
*The stage represents {{iw|wikibound|Sunset Cemetery}}, | *The stage represents a section of the {{iw|wikibound|Sunset Cemetery}}, specifically the mountainous area with flowers where Hinawa is laid to rest in ''Mother 3''. | ||
*The music track features the musical theme that plays after Bronson announces the off-screen death of Hinawa early on in ''Mother 3''. | *The music track features the musical theme that plays after Bronson announces the off-screen death of Hinawa early on in ''Mother 3''. | ||
*The Easy to Launch rule reference Hinawa's off-screen death in Chapter 1 of ''Mother 3'' where she is killed saving Lucas and Claus from a rampaging [[wikibound:Mecha-Drago|reconstructed Drago]]. | *The Easy to Launch rule reference Hinawa's off-screen death in Chapter 1 of ''Mother 3'' where she is killed saving Lucas and Claus from a rampaging [[wikibound:Mecha-Drago|reconstructed Drago]]. | ||
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*The brown Dog of Duck Hunt represents Boney, a canine character with a brown color scheme whose head is featured on Lucas's shirt design. | *The brown Dog of Duck Hunt represents Boney, a canine character with a brown color scheme whose head is featured on Lucas's shirt design. | ||
*The green Lucas minion references his | *The choice of green Lucas as a minion references how his shirt features the sprite of Boney. | ||
*The stage and music track represents Tazmily Village, Boney's hometown in ''Mother 3'', which was remodeled and modernized by the Pigmask Army in Chapter 4 where both characters go out for a walk. | *The stage and music track represents Tazmily Village, Boney's hometown in ''Mother 3'', which was remodeled and modernized by the Pigmask Army in Chapter 4 where both characters go out for a walk. | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|You Call This a Utopia?!}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|You Call This a Utopia?!}} | ||
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The orange Luigi represents Duster, a mustached character | *The orange Luigi represents Duster, a mustached character. | ||
*The stage and music track represents the mountains in Chapter 1 of ''Mother 3'' where Duster helps Flint look for his family in the mountains during the Pigmask Army's invasion of {{iw|wikibound|Nowhere Islands}}. | *The stage and music track represents the mountains in Chapter 1 of ''Mother 3'' where Duster helps Flint look for his family in the mountains during the Pigmask Army's invasion of {{iw|wikibound|Nowhere Islands}}. | ||
*The Fog hazard and the Smoke Ball items reference one of Duster's Thief Tools, the Smoke Bomb, which can release smoke and give the enemy a hard time attacking him. | *The Fog hazard and the Smoke Ball items reference one of Duster's Thief Tools, the Smoke Bomb, which can release smoke and give the enemy a hard time attacking him. | ||
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The cyan Lucas repesents Kumatora, a tomboyish girl who features a blue hoodie jacket and short pink hair. | *The cyan Lucas repesents Kumatora, a tomboyish girl who features a blue hoodie jacket and short pink hair. | ||
*Lucas starting off with a Fire Flower and the Ice Floor hazard reference Kumatora's usage of her PK Fire and PK Freeze attacks respectively. | *Lucas starting off with a Fire Flower and the Ice Floor hazard reference Kumatora's usage of her PK Fire and PK Freeze attacks respectively. | ||
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*This spirit's Attack type and PSI Attack ↑ ability reference | *This spirit's Attack type and PSI Attack ↑ ability reference Kumatora's usage of PSI attacks in ''Mother 3''. | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Porky's Theme}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Porky's Theme}} | ||
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The grey Lucas represents the Masked Man, | *The grey Lucas represents the Masked Man, who is later revealed to be Lucas' twin brother, Claus with a grey color scheme whose head is featured on Lucas's shirt design. | ||
*The stage represents New Pork City, the main setting of the final chapter of ''Mother 3'' where the Masked Man serves as the final boss. | *The stage represents New Pork City, the main setting of the final chapter of ''Mother 3'' where the Masked Man serves as the final boss. | ||
*The music track represents the musical theme of Porky Minch, the main antagonist of ''Mother 3'', who reconstructed and brainwashed Claus into the Masked Man to serve him as his loyal "robot". | *The music track represents the musical theme of Porky Minch, the main antagonist of ''Mother 3'', who reconstructed and brainwashed Claus into the Masked Man to serve him as his loyal "robot". | ||
*Lucas starting off with a Beam Sword | *Lucas starting off with a Beam Sword references the Masked Man's electric sword, which creates powerful lightning bolts that easily knocks out Lucas' party members before he battles the Masked Man. | ||
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*This spirit's Attack type and Sword Attack ↑ ability reference the Masked Man's high Offense stats and proficiency with his electric sword in ''Mother 3''. | *This spirit's Attack type and Sword Attack ↑ ability reference the Masked Man's high Offense stats and proficiency with his electric sword in ''Mother 3''. |