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Battle of the Bristles was a Spirit Board event focused on spirits with facial hair. It ran from 6 a.m. on January 15, 2021 to 6 a.m. on January 18, 2021 (UTC), and was repeated on the following dates:

• 6 a.m. on November 4, 2022 to 6 a.m. on November 7, 2022 (UTC)
• 6 a.m. on November 3, 2023 to 6 a.m. on November 6, 2023 (UTC)
• 6 a.m. on November 1, 2024 to 6 a.m. on November 4, 2024 (UTC)

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

Description

North America

Goatees, mustaches, and beards, rejoice! Characters with facial hair will be whisking their whiskers on to the Spirit Board!

Defeat them in battle to earn more Spirit Points than usual.

PAL regions

From goatee to full-on beard, characters with facial hair are whisking their whiskers onto the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more Spirit Points than usual.

The Legend-class Dr. Wily and Wario-Man, plus the Ace-class Garon and Karate Kong will also appear at set times. Don't miss out!

Periodically appearing spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Appearance times (UTC)
873		Dr. Wily		★★★★	06:00, 18:00
686		Garon		★★★	09:00, 21:00
738		Wario-Man		★★★★	00:00, 12:00
170		Karate Kong		★★★	03:00, 15:00

Randomly appearing spirits

Spirit				Battle parameters
No.	Image	Name	Series	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music
738		Wario-Man	WarioWare Series	•Wario		13,700	WarioWare, Inc. (hazards off)	•Sudden Final Smash	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash •The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly	WarioWare, Inc.
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
25		Fox Luigi	Super Mario Series	•Tail Luigi		9,300	Mushroom Kingdom U	•Hazard: Heavy Wind	•Dangerously high winds are in effect	Ground Theme - Super Mario Bros. 3 (Remix)
35		Waluigi	Super Mario Series	•Luigi		9,200	Peach's Castle	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Waluigi)	•Hostile assist trophies will appear	Waluigi Pinball - Mario Kart DS
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
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)
852		Brewster	Animal Crossing Series	•Falco •Villager •Isabelle		8,800	Luigi's Mansion	•Item Tidal Wave (Food)	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Reinforcements will appear during the battle •Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while	The Roost - Animal Crossing: Wild World
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
944		Soda Popinski	Punch-Out!! Series	•Wario (160 HP)		9,300	Boxing Ring	•Item Tidal Wave	•Stamina battle •The enemy becomes more powerful after eating •Certain items will appear in large numbers	World Circuit Theme
1,079		Sebastian Tute	Wii Music	•Mii Swordfighter (Moveset 2312, Prince's Crown, Butler Outfit) •Mii Gunner (Moveset 2312, Saki Amamiya Wig, Steampunk Getup) •Mii Brawler (Moveset 2312, Isaac Wig, Toy-Con Outfit)		8,900	Tomodachi Life (Battlefield form)	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Meloetta) •Reinforcements will appear during the battle	Final Results - Wii Party U
132		Mario (Mario Tennis Aces)	Mario Tennis Aces	•Mario •Peach		8,800	Wuhu Island (Swordplay Colosseum)	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Color TV-Game 15)	•Hostile assist trophies will appear •The enemy favors smash attacks	Title Theme - Mario Tennis Aces
100		Mr. L	Paper Mario Series	•Luigi		4,300	Luigi's Mansion (Ω form)	•Hazard: Fog	•The stage is covered in fog •The enemy favors special moves •The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly	The Grand Finale
240		Daruk	The Legend of Zelda Series	•Donkey Kong (180 HP)		4,300	Find Mii (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Lava Floor	•The floor is lava •Stamina battle •The enemy's shield has extra durability	Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer BGM
581		Flint	EarthBound Series	•Snake •Lucas		4,200	Onett (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Lava Floor	•The floor is lava •The enemy starts the battle with a Franklin Badge	Mother 3 Love Theme
599		Mr. EAD	F-Zero Series	•Giant Wario •Giant R.O.B.		3,800	Big Blue	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •The enemy's dash attacks have increased power •The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you	Brain Cleaner
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
663		Ashnard	Fire Emblem Series	•Ganondorf (80 HP) •Charizard (80 HP)		3,600	Reset Bomb Forest (hazards off)	•Defense ↑	•Stamina battle •The enemy has increased defense	Against the Dark Knight
672		Gangrel	Fire Emblem Series	•Wolf •Bayonetta		3,700	Find Mii (Ω form)	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •The enemy has increased attack power	Id (Purpose) (Remix)
736		Dr. Crygor	WarioWare Series	•Dr. Mario •R.O.B. •Wario		3,400	WarioWare, Inc. (hazards off)	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win	Mike's Song
756		Solidus Snake	Metal Gear Solid Series	•Snake		3,900	Shadow Moses Island	•Move Speed ↑	•The enemy has increased move speed when the enemy's at high damage •The enemy starts the battle with a Killing Edge	MGS4 ~Theme of Love~
834		Don	Animal Crossing Series	•Luigi		3,200	Smashville	•Earthquake	•The enemy starts the battle with a Hammer •Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage •The enemy can swing the Hammer for a long time	Title Theme - Animal Crossing: Wild World
855		Dr. Shrunk	Animal Crossing Series	•Luigi		4,100	Town and City	•Item: Bananas	•Timed battle (1:00) •The enemy loves to taunt	Tour - Animal Crossing: New Leaf
939		Great Tiger	Punch-Out!! Series	•Incineroar (140 HP) ×2 (100 HP)		3,400	Boxing Ring	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Stamina battle •Reinforcements will appear during the battle	Minor Circuit (Original)
975		Wild Gunman	Wild Gunman	•Duck Hunt Team		3,400	Gerudo Valley (Ω form)	•Temporary Invincibility •Item: Shooting Types	•Start with 300% damage •All fighters will occasionally be invincible •Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd	Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger
998		Gen	Street Fighter Series	•Lucario (140 HP)		3,600	New Pork City (Ω form)	•Jump Power ↓	•Lucario's Aura has increased power •Stamina battle •All fighters have reduced jump power	Fei Long Stage Type A
1,147		Maruhige Shop Owner	Trade & Battle: Card Hero Series	•Mario (140 HP)		3,700	Pac-Land (Battlefield form)	•Item: Assist Trophy	•Stamina battle •The enemy is easily distracted by items	Welcome Center
1,223		Kyle Hyde	Hotel Dusk: Room 215	•Snake		4,100	Fourside (hazards off)	•Item: Timer •Hazard: Fog	•The stage is covered in fog	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
1,237		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
130		Rabbid Mario	Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle	•Bunny Mario		3,400	3D Land	•Item: Shooting Types	•The enemy starts the battle with a Ray Gun	Arcade Bunny's Theme
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
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
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
22		Boo Mario	Super Mario Series	•Mario		1,900	Dracula's Castle (hazards off)	•Hazard: High Gravity •Hazard: Low Gravity •Invisibility	•The enemy is invisible •Your jumping power decreases when the enemy's at high damage •The enemy is less affected by gravity	Castle / Boss Fortress - Super Mario World / SMB 3
109		Broque Monsieur	Mario & Luigi Series	•Pac-Man		1,800	Mario Bros. (Battlefield form)	•Defense ↑ •Item: Blocks	•The enemy has increased defense •The enemy shields often •The enemy's shield has extra durability	Tough Guy Alert!
748		Shake King	Wario Land Series	•King K. Rool		1,900	Pirate Ship (hazards off)	•Earthquake	•Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage •The enemy favors grabs and throws	Ruins - Wario Land: Shake It!
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
941		Von Kaiser	Punch-Out!! Series	•Mario (120 HP)		1,800	Boxing Ring	N/A	•The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power •Stamina battle •The enemy favors side smash attacks	Minor Circuit (Original)
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
1,141		Yakuman Player	Yakuman	•Villager Team ×4		2,000	Tomodachi Life	•Item: Daybreak Parts	•The enemy is easily distracted by items	Yūyūki Medley
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
1,244		Raymond Bryce	Disaster: Day of Crisis	•Fox		2,300	Fourside	•Earthquake •Hazard: Heavy Wind	•Dangerously high winds are in effect after a little while •Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage after a little while	Encounter
1,279		Henry Fleming	Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.	•Captain Falcon		1,900	New Pork City (Battlefield form)	•Item: Shooting Types	•The enemy starts the battle with a Rage Blaster	Trouble Brewing II
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)
584		Duster	EarthBound Series	•Luigi		2,500	Pac-Land (Battlefield form)	•Item: Smoke Ball •Hazard: Fog	•The stage is covered in fog •The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power	You Call This a Utopia?!
747		Count Cannoli	Wario Land Series	•Wario		1,800	WarioWare, Inc. (hazards off)	•Item: Transforming Types	•Items will be pulled toward the enemy	Ashley's Song
1,284		Wonder-Blue	The Wonderful 101	•Chrom •Villager		1,800	New Donk City Hall	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •The enemy's melee weapons have increased power •Defeat an army of fighters	ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100!

In other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	フサフサ！ ダンディー！ 自慢のおヒゲ	Fluffy! Dandy! I'm proud of my beard.
English (NTSC)	Battle of the Bristles	—
English (PAL)	Facial Hair Face-Off	—
French	Poil au menton	Chin hair
German	So Bart wie möglich	As hairy as possible
Spanish	Qué bello es el vello	How beautiful the beard is
Italian	In barba al nemico	In spite of the enemy
Chinese (Simplified)	浓密！时髦！引以为豪的胡子	Dense! Stylish! Proudly bearded
Chinese (Traditional)	垂髯！英俊！自豪的鬍鬚	Dense! Stylish! Proudly bearded
Korean	멋지고 늠름한! 자랑스러운 수염	Nice, nice! a proud beard
Dutch	Dat zit wel snor	It will be okay
Russian	Сами с усами	We've got moustaches.