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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Corneria - Star Fox}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Corneria - Star Fox}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*The green Greninja represents Slippy Toad, an amphibian character with a green color scheme.
*The green Greninja and the third battle condition represents Slippy Toad, a green amphibian character who attempts to avoid battle.
*The black Fox minion references his appearance as the main playable character of the ''Star Fox'' series who serves as Slippy's teammate on the Star Fox team.
*The black Fox minion is based on his appearance in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serves as Slippy's teammate and the leader of Team Star Fox.
*The stage represents the interior of the Great Fox's hangar in the introductory cutscene of ''Star Fox 64'', which features Slippy's appearance as an ally.
*The stage represents the interior of the Great Fox's hangar in the intro movie of ''Star Fox 64'', which features Slippy as one of the main characters.
*The music track represents the musical theme of Corneria in ''Star Fox'', which first features Slippy's appearance as an ally.
*The battle conditions reference how Slippy often runs away from attacking enemies during battles, and must rely on Fox to save him before they defeat him.
*The battle conditions reference how Slippy often runs away from attacking enemies during battles, and must rely on Fox to save him before they defeat him.
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*This spirit's Support and Shield types references Slippy's role in the battles in the ''Star Fox'' series by providing the player with a Shield Gauge, which gauges the health of an enemy.
*This spirit's Support type and Made of Metal ability reference Slippy's role as Team Star Fox's mechanic and inventor, who creates their gadgets and vehicles.
*This spirit's Support type and Made of Metal ability reference Slippy's role in the Star Fox team as their mechanic, who invents gadgets and vehicles for the team.
*This spirit's Support and Shield type reference Slippy's role to provide the player the information of the enemy's Shield Gauge in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*In World of Light, the Slippy Toad spirit is located in the Power Plant map in the Light Realm, which is occupied by robot-themed spirits, further referencing Slippy's role as the Star Fox team's mechanic who often works with inventions and robotics.
*In World of Light, the Slippy Toad spirit is located in the Power Plant map, which is occupied by robot-themed spirits, referencing how Slippy often works with gadgets and robotics.
*Also, in World of Light, the Slippy Toad spirit is required to repair the Great Fox, the mobile headquarters of Team Star Fox in the titular series.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Main Theme - Star Fox 64 (Melee)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Main Theme - Star Fox 64 (Melee)}}
|'''Spirit Battle trivia:'''
|'''Spirit Battle trivia:'''
*The grey Bunny King Dedede represents Peppy Hare, a long-eared hare with a bulging belly and a grey color scheme.
*The grey Bunny King Dedede represents Peppy Hare, a long-eared hare who features a bulging belly and wears a grey jacket.
*The white Fox and Falco minions reference their appearance as the main characters of the ''Star Fox'' series who serve as Peppy's students and teammates on the Star Fox team.
*The white Fox and Falco minions are based on their appearance in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serve as Peppy's students and teammates of Team Star Fox.
*The stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier used by the Star Fox Team which Peppy pilots in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*The stage's platform is based on the Great Fox, the mobile spaceship headquarters of Team Star Fox, which Peppy serves as its pilot in the ''Star Fox'' series.  
*The stage's background and music track represent the planet Venom where Peppy narrowly survives an ill-fated scouting mission prior to the beginning of ''Star Fox 64''.
*The stage's background is based on the planet Venom, where Peppy narrowly survives an ill-fated scouting mission prior to the beginning of ''Star Fox 64''.
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*In World of Light, the Peppy Hare spirit is located in the space area in the Light Realm, which requires the Great Fox to access, further referencing how Peppy pilots the Great Fox in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*In World of Light, the Peppy Hare spirit is located in the space area in the Light Realm, which requires the Great Fox to access.
*Peppy Hare operating the Air style dojo references himself being an Arwing pilot in the {{uv|Star Fox}} series.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The purple Fox references his appearance as the main playable character of the ''Star Fox'' series who serve as Krystal's love interest, who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
*The purple Fox and the blue Falco are based on their appearance in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serve as Krystal's teammates, who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
*The purple Fox and blue Falco minions reference their appearance as the main characters of the ''Star Fox'' series who serve as Krystal's teammates on the Star Fox team.
*The stage's platform is based on the Great Fox, the mobile spaceship headquarters of Team Star Fox, which Krystal serves as a member in the titular series.
*The stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier used by the Star Fox Team which Krystal pilots instead of Peppy Hare in ''Star Fox: Assault''.
*The stage's background and music track represent the planet Corneria, where Krystal serves as a member of the Cornerian Defense Force in ''Star Fox Command''.
*The stage and music track represent the planet Corneria, where Krystal serves as a member of the Cornerian Defense Force in ''Star Fox Command''.
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*This spirit's Neutral type references Krystal's departure from the Star Fox team following her breakup with Fox in ''Star Fox Command'', which possibly leads her to join Star Wolf under the alias of Kursed.
*This spirit's Neutral type references one of the possible endings in ''Star Fox Command'' where Krystal will likely join the Star Wolf team as "Kursed".
*This spirit's Magic Attack ↑ ability references Krystal's magic staff, which has the ability to use magic-based attacks, which includes shooting fire and ice projectiles.
*This spirit's Magic Attack ↑ ability references Krystal's usage of her magic staff, which has the ability to shoot ice-based magical attacks.
*In World of Light, the Andross (Star Fox 64 3DS) spirit must be defeated in order to access the Krystal spirit, referencing Krystal's debut in ''Star Fox Adventures'' where Krystal is imprisoned in a crystalline cell by a Krazoa deity, who is later revealed to be Andross in disguise.
*In World of Light, the Andross (Star Fox 64 3DS) spirit must be defeated in order to access the Krystal spirit, referencing how Andross imprisons Krystal in ''Star Fox Adventures''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Area 6 - Star Fox 64}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Area 6 - Star Fox 64}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The yellow R.O.B. represents ROB 64, a similarly-named robotic assistant with a golden color scheme.
*The yellow R.O.B. represents ROB 64, a golden robotic character who features a similar naming scheme.
*The orange Fox and white Falco minions reference their appearance as the main characters in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serve as ROB 64's teammates on the Star Fox team.
*The white Falco and the orange Fox minions are based on their appearance in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serve as ROB 64's teammates.
*The stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier which ROB 64 pilots in the ''Star Fox'' series, including his debut game, ''Star Fox 64''.
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*In World of Light, the ROB 64 spirit is located in the Base map, which is occupied by military and robot-themed spirits, referencing how ROB 64 is a robotic character who serves as a member of the Cornerian Army.
*In World of Light, the ROB 64 spirit is located in the Base map, which is occupied by military and robot-themed spirits, referencing how ROB 64 is a robotic member of the Cornerian Defense Force.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Fox Medley}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Fox Medley}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The white Fox represents his father, James McCloud, who wears a white jacket and bears a striking resemblance to Fox.
*The white Fox represents his deceased father, James McCloud, who bears a striking resemblance to Fox and is depicted wearing a white jacket.
*The stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier used by the Star Fox Team which James commissioned to have built while a member of the original Star Fox team.
*The stage's platform is based on the Great Fox, the mobile space headquarters of Team Star Fox, which James served as the founding member and leader in the titular series.
*The stage's background and music track represent the planet Venom where James is killed during an ill-fated scouting mission prior to the beginning of ''Star Fox 64''.
*The stage's background is based on the planet Venom where James is killed off-screen during an ill-fated scouting mission prior to the beginning of ''Star Fox 64''.
*The Attack Power ↑, Defense ↑, and Move Speed ↑ rules reference the aftermath of the final boss battle against Andross' true form in ''Star Fox 64'', where James' spirit helps Fox escape from Andross' self-destructing laboratory.
*The rules reference the aftermath of Andross's boss battle in ''Star Fox 64'', where James' spirit helps Fox escape from Andross' self-destructing laboratory.
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*This spirit's Shield type further references how James helps Fox escape from Andross' self-destructing laboratory in ''Star Fox 64''.
*In World of Light, the James McCloud spirit is located at the volcano area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage background's volcanic setting.
*In World of Light, the James McCloud spirit is located at the volcano area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage background's volcanic setting.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Space Battleground}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Space Battleground}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The cyan Giant R.O.B. represents the Landmaster, a large tank with a blue color scheme which can hover and fire a powerful laser beam.
*The cyan Giant R.O.B.'s [[Robo Beam]] represents the Landmaster, a giant tank equipped with hovering jets and a powerful laser cannon.
*The stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier used by the Star Fox Team which carries the Landmaster, which serves as the stage's normal form.
*The stage's background is based on the planet Venom from ''Star Fox 64'', which first features the Landmaster as a playable vehicle.
*The stage's background represents the planet Venom, which appears in the Landmaster's debut game, ''Star Fox 64''.
*The music track is based on the theme song of ''Star Fox: Assault'', which features the Landmaster as a playable vehicle.
*The music track represents the musical theme of ''Star Fox: Assault'', which features the Landmaster as a playable vehicle.
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*This spirit's Support type references the Landmaster's role in the ''Star Fox'' series by transporting the Star Fox team on ground-based missions.
*This spirit's Support type references the Landmaster's role as transportation for Team Star Fox's ground-based missions in the titular series.
*This spirit's Super Scope Equipped ability references the Landmaster's main cannon, which can fire a powerful laser blast.
*This spirit's Super Scope Equipped ability references the Landmaster's main cannon, which can fire a powerful laser blast.
*In World of Light, the Landmaster spirit is located in a volcanic area in the Dark Realm, similar to the stage's volcanic background.
*In World of Light, the Landmaster spirit is located in a volcanic area in the Dark Realm, similar to the stage's volcanic background.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Sector Ω}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Sector Ω}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The white Fox starting off with a Rocket Belt represents the Gyrowing, a hovercraft vehicle with a white color scheme.
*The white Fox starting off with a Rocket Belt and the stage represent the Gyrowing, a flying vehicle which can hover with its twin propeller turbines.
*The stage references how the Gyrowing is a winged aerial vehicle equipped which features propeller turbines designed for exploration missions.
*The music track is based on the theme song of ''Star Fox Zero'', which first features the Gyrowing as a playable vehicle.
*The music track represents the musical theme of Sector Ω, a sector featured in the Gyrowing's debut game, ''Star Fox Zero''.
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*This spirit's Support type references the Gyrowing's role in the ''Star Fox'' series by transporting the Star Fox team on exploration missions.
*This spirit's Support type references the Gyrowing's role as transportation for Team Star Fox's exploration missions in the titular series.
*This spirit's Rocket Belt Equipped ability further references the Gyrowing's hovering capabilities.
*This spirit's Rocket Belt Equipped ability further references the Gyrowing's ability to hover with its twin turbines.
*In World of Light, the Gyrowing spirit is located in the bypass area in the Light Realm, which is occupied by vehicle-themed spirits, referencing how the Gyrowing is an aerial vehicle.
*In World of Light, the Gyrowing spirit is located in the bypass area in The Light Realm, which is occupied by vehicle-themed spirits.
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*The Crafted Yoshi represents Leon Powalski, a green chameleon whose species are known for their long tongues.
*The Crafted Yoshi represents Leon Powalski, a green chameleon whose species are known for their long tongues.
*The green Wolf minion and music track references Wolf O'Donnell's appearance as the leader of the villainous Star Wolf team, whom Leon serves as a member of.
*The green Wolf minion is based on his appearance in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serves as Leon's teammate and the leader of Team Star Wolf.
*The green Falco ally references his appearance as a main character in ''Star Fox 64'', who serves as Leon's rival.
*The green Falco minion and the battle condition references the rivalry between Falco and Leon in ''Star Fox 64'', where Fox must protect Falco from being destroyed by Leon.
*The stage represents the planet Venom, the final planet in ''Star Fox 64'' which features the final battle against the Star Wolf team.
*The stage is based on the planet Venom, the final planet of ''Star Fox 64'', which features the final battle against Team Star Wolf.
*The battle condition references the rivalry between Falco and Leon in ''Star Fox 64'', where Fox must protect Falco from being destroyed by Leon.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf (Brawl)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf (Brawl)}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The classic red Wario represents Pigma Dengar, a stout, greedy, pot-bellied, pig with a pink color scheme.
*The classic red Wario represents Pigma Dengar, a pink pot-bellied pig who features a greedy personality.
*The pink Wolf minion and music track references Wolf O'Donnell's appearance as the leader of the villainous Star Wolf team, whom Pigma serves as a member of.
*The pink Wolf minion is based on his appearance in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serves as Pigma's teammate and the leader of Team Star Wolf.
*The Move Speed ↑ rule and battle conditions reference Pigma's cowardly behavior in battle, where he quickly retreats from conflict when his Wolfen takes enough damage.
*The Move Speed ↑ rule and the third battle condition reference Pigma's cowardly personality, where he will retreat from battle if his Wolfen takes enough damage.
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*This spirit's Support type references Pigma's allegiance to Andross and later role as a member of the Star Wolf team in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*This spirit's Support type references Pigma's allegiance to Andross and later role as a member of Team Star Wolf in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*This spirit's Shooting Attack ↑ ability references Pigma's boss battle in ''Star Fox Command'' where he attacks using missiles and strong lasers.
*This spirit's Shooting Attack ↑ ability references Pigma's boss battle in ''Star Fox Command'', where he attacks using missiles and strong lasers.
*In World of Light, the Pigma spirit is featured on Dharkon's side of the Final Battle map, while the General Pepper spirit is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are affiliated with the Star Fox team who were assimilated by the Aparoids in ''Star Fox: Assault'', with Pigma serving as the enemy who was willingly assimilated.
*In World of Light, the Pigma Dengar spirit on Dharkon's side of the Final Battle map matches with the General Pepper spirit on Galeem's side; both characters are assimilated by Aparoids in ''Star Fox: Assault''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf (Brawl)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf (Brawl)}}
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*The white Diddy Kong represents Andrew Oikonny, a monkey character with a white, yellow, and red color scheme.
*The white Diddy Kong represents Andrew Oikonny, a white-haired monkey who wears a red-and-yellow outfit.
*The stage represents Corneria, which Andrew attempts to invade using his uncle Andross's army in ''Star Fox: Assault''.
*The stage is based on the planet Corneria, which Andrew attempts to invade using his uncle Andross's army in ''Star Fox: Assault''.
*The music track represents the musical theme of the Star Wolf team, which Andrew served as a member of in ''Star Fox 64''.
*The music track is based on the theme song of Team Star Wolf, which Andrew served as a former member in the ''Star Fox'' series.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf}}
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*The black Wolf and music track represent Panther Caroso, a black panther who serves as a member of the Star Wolf team.
*The black Wolf and the music track represent Panther Caroso, a black panther who serves as a member of Team Star Wolf.
*The stage represents the planet Corneria, where Panther joins forces with the Star Fox team to repel the Aparoid invasion of Corneria in ''Star Fox: Assault''.
*The stage is based on the planet Corneria, where Panther joins forces with Team Star Fox to repel the invading Aparoids in ''Star Fox: Assault''.
*The "increased move speed" battle condition references Panther's Wolfen, which features a high boost stat.
*The "increased move speed" battle condition references the stats of Panther's Wolfen, the Black Rose, which features a high boost stat.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf (Brawl)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf (Brawl)}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The brown Wolf references his appearance as the leader of the Star Wolf team, who pilots the Wolfen.
*The brown Wolf is based on his appearance in the ''Star Fox'' series, who pilots his Wolfen aerial fighter vehicle, which is featured in his [[Team Star Wolf]] Final Smash.
*The stage and music track represent the planet Venom, the final stage in ''Star Fox 64'' which features the final boss battle against the Star Wolf team piloting their Wolfen IIs.
*The stage is based on the planet Venom, the final stage of ''Star Fox 64'', which features the final boss battle against Team Star Wolf piloting their Wolfen II.
*The "increased move speed" and "increased attack power" battle conditions reference the Wolfen's stats, which features faster speed and higher attack power than the Arwing.
*The battle conditions reference the stats of Team Star Wolf's Wolfen, which features faster speed and stronger attack power than the Arwings.
*Wolf's [[Team Star Wolf]] Final Smash features Wolf summoning his Wolfen to attack the opponent, which leads to a cinematic where Wolf and his Star Wolf team using the Wolfens to attack the opponents.
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*This spirit's Support type references the Wolfen's role in the ''Star Fox'' series by serving as Wolf's space fighter vehicle.
*This spirit's Support type reference the Wolfen's role as Team Star Wolf's aerial fighter vehicle in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*This spirit's Support and Shield Damage ↑ ability references how Wolf can use the Wolfen to attack Fox in his Arwing until his shields deplete, making it easier to destroy him.
*This spirit's Neutral type references how Wolf can use the Wolfen to battle Team Star Fox, or fight alongside them in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*This spirit's Neutral type references how Wolf can use the Wolfen to battle the Star Fox team, or fight alongside them in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*This spirit's Shield Damage ↑ ability references how Wolf can use the Wolfen to attack Fox in his Arwing until his shields deplete, making it easier to destroy him.
*In World of Light, the Wolfen spirit is located in the space area before facing Galeem, referencing how the boss battles against Wolf in the ''Star Fox'' series serve as the penultimate boss before battling Andross.
*In World of Light, the Wolfen spirit is located in the space area before facing Galeem, referencing how Wolf serves as the penultimate boss of ''Star Fox 64'', followed by Andross.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Sector Ω}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Sector Ω}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The larger-than-normal white Ganondorf represents Andross, a large, villainous primate with thick white eyebrows whose polygonal incarnation appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
*The larger white Ganondorf represents Andross, a large, villainous white-haired primate whose polygonal form appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.  
*The stage represents the planet Venom, the final stage in the ''Star Fox'' series where Andross was banished for his illegal experiments.
*The stage's background is based on the planet Venom, the final stage in ''Star Fox 64'', which features the final boss battles against Andross.
*The music track represents the musical theme of the Sector Ω nebula, which can be used to reach Venom in ''Star Fox Zero'', which features Andross as the final boss.
*The Low Gravity hazard references how Andross often appears as a giant floating apparition during his boss battles in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*The Low Gravity hazard references how Andross often appears as a giant floating apparition during his boss battles.
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*This spirit's Grab type references Andross' inhalation attack in his boss battles in the ''Star Fox'' series, where he will attempt to suck up the player and damage them.
*In World of Light, the Andross (Star Fox 64 3DS) spirit must be defeated in order to access the Wolf fighter, referencing Wolf's allegiance with Andross in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*In World of Light, in the Mysterious Dungeon map in the Dark Realm, the Andross (Star Fox 64 3DS) spirit must be defeated in order to access the Wolf fighter, referencing Wolf's allegiance with Andross in the ''Star Fox'' series.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Space Battleground}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Space Battleground}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*The purple Metal Ridley represents the Aparoid, a race of mechanical insectoid enemies with a purple color scheme.
*The purple Metal Meta Ridley represents the Aparoid Fortuna, the winged member of the Aparoids, a species of purple mechanical insectoids.
*The purple Metal Ridley, High Gravity hazard, and battle conditions represent the Aparoid Fortuna, the winged member of the Aparoids who features the ability to fly.
*The High Gravity hazard and the "increased jump power" battle condition reference the Aparoid Fortuna's ability to fly.
*The stage represents the planet Venom, which shares the same status with the Aparoid Homeworld as the final stage in the ''Star Fox'' series that features the final boss battle.
*The music track represents the musical theme of the Fortuna and Orbital levels in ''Star Fox: Assault'' which features the Aparoids as enemies.
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*This spirit's Irreversible Controls ability references the Aparaoids' ability to latch onto their victims, which allows them to assimilate and control them telepathically.
*This spirit's Irreversible Controls ability references the Aparaoids' ability to assimilate its victims, which allows them to control them telepathically.
*In World of Light, the Aparoid spirit is located in the space area in the Light Realm, referencing the Aparoids' ability to survive in the vacuum of space.
*In World of Light, the Aparoid spirit is located in the space area, referencing the Aparoids' ability to survive in the vacuum of space.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Main Theme - Star Fox}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Main Theme - Star Fox}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The red Fox represents General Pepper, a bloodhound whom Fox works under orders who wears a red military uniform.
*The red Fox represents General Pepper, a canine with a high-ranking military status who wears a red uniform.
*The stage represents Corneria, which General Pepper serves as the general of the Cornerian Defense Force to protect the planet from threats.
*The stage is based on the planet Corneria, where General Pepper serves as the former general of the Cornerian Defense Force in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*The music track represents the main theme of ''Star Fox'', which first features General Pepper as an ally.
*Fox's [[Team Star Fox]] Final Smash references how General Pepper calls on the Star Fox team to defend Corneria from extraterrestrial threats.
*Fox's [[Team Star Fox]] Final Smash references how General Pepper calls on the Star Fox team to defend Corneria from extraterrestrial threats.
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*This spirit's Support type and Back Shield Equipped ability further reference how General Pepper calls on the Star Fox team to defend Corneria from danger.
*This spirit's Support type and Back Shield Equipped ability further reference how General Pepper calls on the Star Fox team to defend Corneria from danger.
*In World of Light, the General Pepper spirit is featured on Galeem's side of the Final Battle map while the Pigma Dengar spirit is featured across from him on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are affiliated with the Star Fox team who were assimilated by the Aparoids in ''Star Fox: Assault'', with General Pepper serving as the ally who was unwillingly assimilated.
*In World of Light, the General Pepper spirit on Galeem's side of the Final Battle map matches with the Pigma Dengar spirit on Dharkon's side; both characters are assimilated by Aparoids in ''Star Fox: Assault''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Break: Through the Ice}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Break: Through the Ice}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*The yellow Yoshi represents Tricky, a triceratops with a yellow-and-orange color scheme.
*The larger yellow Yoshi represents Tricky, a large dinosaur character with yellow and orange scales.
*The stage represents Sauria, Tricky's home planet in ''Star Fox Adventures'' featuring multiple dinosaur tribes which features green, lush forests.
*The stage represents the lush green forests of Sauria, the home planet of Tricky in ''Star Fox Adventures''.
*The Earthquake rule references Tricky's ground-stomping attacks in his appearance in ''Star Fox Adventures''.
*The Earthquake rule references how Sauria is broken apart by General Scales, which is accompanied with frequent violent earthquakes.
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*This spirit's Shield type references Tricky's role in ''Star Fox Adventures'' by defending Sauria from General Scales.
*This spirit's Shield type references Tricky's role by defending Sauria from General Scales in ''Star Fox Adventures''.
*This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Tricky becomes a heavyweight character when he becomes older.
*This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Tricky becomes a heavyweight character when he becomes older.
*In World of Light, the Tricky spirit is located in the Forest Hill map in the Light Realm, which is occupied by animal-based spirits, referencing how Tricky is a dinosaur.
*In World of Light, the Tricky spirit is located in the Forest Hill map, which is occupied by animal-based spirits, including Tricky the dinosaur.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Return to Corneria - Star Fox Zero}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Return to Corneria - Star Fox Zero}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*The yellow Diddy Kong represents Dash Bowman, a primate with a yellow and white color scheme.
*The white Diddy Kong represents Dash Bowman, a monkey character with white fur.
*The black Fox minion references his appearance as the main playable character of ''Star Fox Command'' who teams up with Fox to repel the Anglar invasion.
*The black Fox minion is based on his appearance in ''Star Fox Command'', whom Dash serves as his ally.
*The stage represents Corneria, which Dash serves as a member of the Cornerian Defense Force to protect the planet from threats.
*The stage is based on the planet Corneria, where Dash serves as a member of the Cornerian Defense Force in ''Star Fox Command''.
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*This spirit's Neutral type references one of the possible endings in ''Star Fox Command'' where Dash, after joining the Star Fox team, stays behind to complete his grandfather Andross' work, which possibly leads him to become a villain.
*This spirit's Neutral type references one of the possible endings in ''Star Fox Command'' where Dash Bowman becomes a villain after completing his grandfather Andross's work.
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