List of spirits (Star Fox series): Difference between revisions

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*The green Greninja represents Slippy Toad, an amphibian character with a green color scheme.
*The green Greninja represents Slippy Toad, an amphibian character with a green color scheme.
*The black Fox minion references his appearance as the main playable character in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serves as Slippy's teammate.
*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 stage represents the interior of the Great Fox's hangar in the introductory cutscene of ''Star Fox 64'', while the music track references Slippy's debut as an ally in ''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 battle conditions reference Slippy's role in the ''Star Fox'' series who is often attacked by enemies and tries to run away from them during battles, who must rely on Fox to save him.
*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.
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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 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.
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*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 with a bulging belly and a grey color scheme.
*The white Fox and Falco minions reference their appearance as the main characters in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serve as Peppy's teammates and pupils of the Star Fox team.
*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 stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier which Peppy pilots in the ''Star Fox'' series, while the stage's background represents the planet Venom where Peppy narrowly survives an ill-fated scouting mission prior to the beginning of ''Star Fox 64''.
*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 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''.
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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, further referencing how Peppy pilots the Great Fox in the ''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}}
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*The purple Fox and blue Falco reference their appearance as the main characters in the ''Star Fox'' series, who serve as Krystal's teammates on the Star Fox team, who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
*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 stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier which Krystal pilots in the ''Star Fox'' series, while the music track references Krystal's appearance as an ally in ''Star Fox Command''.
*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 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 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 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.
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*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 similarly-named robotic assistant with a golden color 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 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 stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier which ROB 64 pilots in the ''Star Fox'' series, which serves as the stage's normal form, while the music track references ROB 64's debut as an ally in ''Star Fox 64''.
*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 character who serves as a member of the Cornerian Army.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Fox Medley}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Fox Medley}}
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*The white Fox represents his father, James McCloud, who bears a striking resemblance to Fox.
*The white Fox represents his father, James McCloud, who wears a white jacket and bears a striking resemblance to Fox.
*The stage's platform is based on the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier which James commissioned to have built while a member of the original Star Fox team, while the stage's background represents the planet Venom, where James is killed during an ill-fated scouting mission prior to the beginning of ''Star Fox 64''.
*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 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 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 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.
*Fox's [[Team Star Fox]] Final Smash features a cinematic of Fox leading the Star Fox Team, referencing how James was the founder and leader of the Star Fox team before his death, whose leadership was passed down to his son.
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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''.
*This spirit's Shield type further references how James helps Fox escape from Andross' self-destructing laboratory in ''Star Fox 64''.
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*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. represents the Landmaster, a large tank with a blue color scheme which can hover and fire a powerful laser beam.
*The stage represents the Great Fox, a space aircraft carrier which carries the Landmaster, which serves as the stage's normal form.
*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 represents the represents the planet Venom, which appears in the Landmaster's debut game, ''Star Fox 64'', while the music track references the Landmaster's appearance in ''Star Fox: Assault''.
*The stage's background represents the planet Venom, which appears in the Landmaster's debut game, ''Star Fox 64''.
*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 in the ''Star Fox'' series by transporting the Star Fox team on ground-based missions.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Sector Ω}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Sector Ω}}
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*The white Fox starting off with a Rocket Belt represents the Gyrowing, a hovercraft vehicle that Fox pilots in ''Star Fox Zero''.
*The white Fox starting off with a Rocket Belt represents the Gyrowing, a hovercraft vehicle with a white color scheme.
*The stage's platforms features biplanes and a background sequence exploring Wuhu Island, referencing how the Gyrowing is a winged aerial vehicle equipped with propeller turbines designed for exploration missions.
*The stage references how the Gyrowing is a winged aerial vehicle equipped which features propeller turbines designed for exploration missions.
*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 in the ''Star Fox'' series by transporting the Star Fox team on exploration missions.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf's Theme / Sector Z (for 3DS / Wii U)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf's Theme / Sector Z (for 3DS / Wii U)}}
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*The Crafted Yoshi features a long tongue, representing 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, stage, and music track represents Wolf O'Donnell, the leader of the villainous Star Wolf team that Leon is a member of, who debuted in ''Star Fox 64''.
*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 Falco ally references the rivalry between Falco and Leon in ''Star Fox 64'', whom Fox must save from being destroyed by Leon.
*The green Falco ally references his appearance as a main character in ''Star Fox 64'', who serves as Leon's rival.
*The stage represents the planet Venom, the final planet in ''Star Fox 64'' which features the final battle against the Star Wolf team.
*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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*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 stout, greedy, pot-bellied, pig with a pink color scheme.
*The pink Wolf minion, stage, and music track represents Wolf O'Donnell, the leader of the villainous Star Wolf team that Pigma is a member of, who debuted in ''Star Fox 64''.
*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 Move Speed ↑ rule and battle conditions reference Pigma's cowardly behavior in battle, where he quickly retreats if his Wolfen takes enough damage and strays away from conflict.
*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.
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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 the Star Wolf team in the ''Star Fox'' series.
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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 monkey character with a white, yellow, and red color scheme.
*The stage and Attack Power ↑ rule reference Andrew's attempted invasion of Corneria in ''Star Fox: Assault'' where he leads his uncle Andross' army after the latter's defeat by Fox.
*The stage represents 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 villainous Star Wolf team that Andrew is a member of, who debuted in ''Star Fox 64''.
*The music track represents the musical theme of the Star Wolf team, which Andrew served as a member of in ''Star Fox 64''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf}}
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*The black Wolf, music track, and battle condition represents Panther Caroso, a black panther who serves as a member of the Star Wolf team, who features a high boost stat.
*The black Wolf and music track represent Panther Caroso, a black panther who serves as a member of the Star Wolf team.
*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 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 "increased move speed" battle condition references Panther's Wolfen, which features a high boost stat.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf (Brawl)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Star Wolf (Brawl)}}
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*The brown Wolf represents the Wolfen, a space fighter who serves as part of Wolf's [[Team Star Wolf]] Final Smash.
*The brown Wolf references his appearance as the leader of the Star Wolf team, who pilots the Wolfen.
*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 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 "increased move speed" and "increased attack power" reference how the Wolfen's stats, which features faster speed and higher attack power than the Arwing.
*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.
*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 references the Wolfen's role in the ''Star Fox'' series by serving as Wolf's space fighter vehicle.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Sector Ω}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Sector Ω}}
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*The larger-than-normal white Ganondorf and Low Gravity hazard represents Andross, a large, villainous primate with thick white eyebrows who appears as a floating apparition, whose polygonal incarnation appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
*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 stage and music track represent the planet Venom, the final stage in the ''Star Fox'' series where Andross was banished for his illegal experiments, which can be reached through the Sector Ω nebula in ''Star Fox Zero''.
*The stage represents the planet Venom, the final stage in the ''Star Fox'' series where Andross was banished for his illegal experiments.
*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.
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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.
*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.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Space Battleground}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Space Battleground}}
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*The purple Metal Ridley, High Gravity hazard, and third battle condition represent the Aparoid Fortuna, the flying, winged member of the Aparoids, a race of mechanical insectoid enemies with a purple color scheme.
*The purple Metal Ridley represents the Aparoid, a race of mechanical insectoid enemies with a purple color scheme.
*The stage represents the Aparoid Homeworld, the final stage in ''Star Fox: Assault'' which features the final boss battle against the Aparoid Queen, similar to how Venom serves as the final stage in the ''Star Fox'' series that feature the final boss battle against Andross.
*The purple Meta Ridley, High Gravity hazard, and battle conditions represent the Aparoid Fortuna, the winged member of the Aparoids who features the 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 latch onto their victims, which allows them to assimilate and control them telepathically.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Main Theme - Star Fox}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Main Theme - Star Fox}}
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*The red Fox represents General Pepper, a Golden Retriever wearing a red military uniform, whom Fox works under his orders in the ''Star Fox'' series.
*The red Fox represents General Pepper, a bloodhound whom Fox works under orders who wears a red military uniform.
*The stage is based on Corneria, while Fox's Team Star Fox Final Smash features a cinematic of Fox leading the Star Fox Team, referencing how General Pepper calls on the Star Fox team to defend Corneria from danger.
*The stage represents Corneria, which General Pepper serves as the general of the Cornerian Defense Force to protect the planet from threats.
*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.
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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.
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*The yellow Diddy Kong represents Dash Bowman, a primate with a yellow and white color scheme.
*The yellow Diddy Kong represents Dash Bowman, a primate with a yellow and white color scheme.
*The Fox minion and stage references Dash's role in ''Star Fox Command'' as a member of the Cornerian Army, who teams up with Fox to repel the Anglar invasion of Corneria.
*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 stage represents Corneria, which Dash serves as a member of the Cornerian Defense Force to protect the planet from threats.
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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, after joining the Star Fox team, stays behind to complete his grandfather Andross' work, which possibly leads him to become a villain.
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