List of spirits (EarthBound series)

The following is the list of the spirits from the EarthBound series in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Primary Spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slot	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability	Origin Game	Acquisition
565		Ninten		★★★★	⬡⬡	4,438	11,098	2,179	5,448	1,856	4,641	PSI Attack ↑	EarthBound Beginnings	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
567		Lloyd		★★★	⬡⬡	2,844	8,555	1,248	3,753	1,435	4,318	Electric Attack ↑	EarthBound Beginnings	•Battle via World of Light (Mysterious Dimension) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
568		Teddy		★★	⬡	1,658	6,675	995	4,005	663	2,670	No Effect	EarthBound Beginnings	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
569		EVE		★★★	⬡	2,866	8,600	1,404	4,214	1,462	4,386	No Effect	EarthBound Beginnings	•Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Light) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
570		Flying Man		★★★	⬡⬡⬡	2,792	8,379	1,607	4,822	1,027	3,083	Initial Damage 30%	EarthBound Beginnings (Artwork: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS)	•Summon with cores from Blaziken and Reporter & Wrestler •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
571		Starman		★★	⬡⬡	1,740	6,963	815	3,260	767	3,070	PSI Attack ↑	EarthBound Beginnings (Artwork: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
572		Paula		★★★★	⬡⬡⬡	4,204	10,511	1,357	3,392	2,465	6,164	PSI Attack ↑	EarthBound	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
574		Poo		★★★	⬡⬡	3,080	9,266	1,540	4,633	1,260	3,791	PSI Attack ↑	EarthBound	•Battle via World of Light (Mysterious Dimension) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
575		Buzz Buzz		★	⬡⬡⬡	818	4,096	568	2,841	204	1,024	Initial Damage 30%	EarthBound	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
580		Master Belch		★★	⬡⬡⬡	1,762	7,076	816	3,276	816	3,276	Speed ↓	EarthBound	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
581		Flint		★★	⬡	1,828	7,356	1,033	4,156	795	3,200	No Effect	Mother 3	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
583		Boney		★	⬡⬡	809	4,053	445	2,229	364	1,824	No Effect	Mother 3	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
584		Duster		★	⬡	1,036	5,187	613	3,068	384	1,920	Foot Attack ↑	Mother 3	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
585		Kumatora		★★	⬡⬡	1,658	6,638	875	3,500	633	2,535	PSI Attack ↑	Mother 3	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
586		Salsa		★	⬡	1,002	5,014	466	2,331	536	2,683	No Effect	Mother 3	•Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
588		Absolutely Safe Capsule		★★★★		4,886	10,000	0	0	4,886	10,000	No Effect	Mother 3	•Summon with cores from Mr. Saturn and any six cores
589		Masked Man		★★★	⬡⬡	3,093	9,303	1,687	5,075	1,125	3,383	Sword Attack ↑	Mother 3	•Complete Challenge (Adventure): Clear Adventure mode. •Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
590		Claus		★★★★	⬡⬡⬡	4,003	10,009	2,202	5,505	1,801	4,504	No Effect	Mother 3	•Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Dark) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G

Support Spirits

No.	Image	Name	Class	Cost	Ability	Origin Game	Acquisition
566		Ana	★★★	⬢⬢	Franklin Badge Equipped	EarthBound Beginnings	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
573		Jeff	★★★★	⬢⬢	Jam FS Charge	EarthBound	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
576		Ness's Father	★★★★	⬢⬢	Running Start	EarthBound	•Purchase at Timmy and Tommy's for 10,000SP •Battle via Spirit Board
577		Mr. Saturn	★★★	⬢	Shield Damage ↑	EarthBound	•Summon with cores from Specknose and Qbby
578		Dungeon Man	★★	⬢	Falling Immunity	EarthBound	•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
579		Ramblin' Evil Mushroom	★	⬢	Ramblin' Evil Mushroom Equipped	EarthBound (Artwork: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)	•Battle via World of Light (Forest Hill) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
582		Hinawa	★★★★	⬢⬢	Critical Immunity	Mother 3	•Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Light) •Battle via Spirit Board •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
587		Ultimate Chimera	★★★	⬢	Critical Hit ↑	Mother 3	•Summon with cores from Blargg and Pyoro

Fighter Spirits

No.	Image	Alternate Artwork	Name	Origin Game	Acquisition
563			Ness	EarthBound	•Complete Classic Mode with Ness •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Ness)
564			Lucas	Mother 3	•Complete Classic Mode with Lucas •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Lucas)

Spirit Battles

Spirit			Battle parameters							Inspiration
No.	Image	Name	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music
565		Ninten	•Ness Team (60 HP)		13,700	Magicant (hazards off)	N/A	•The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power •Stamina battle •The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly	Bein' Friends	Spirit Battle inspiration: Ness and Ninten both share similar designs. The stage represents Magicant, a surreal mindscape world visited by Ninten and Ness in their respective games. The music references Ninten's goal to learn the Eight Melodies and weaken Giegue in EarthBound Beginnings. The battle conditions reference how Ninten is one of the only members in his party to use PSI attacks. Other trivia: This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Offense Up, a PSI technique used by Ninten which increases a party member's Offense.
566		Ana	•Villager (100 HP) •Ness (80 HP)		9,200	Magicant (hazards off)	N/A	•Stamina battle •The enemy heals over time	Pollyanna (I Believe in You)	Spirit Battle inspiration: The pink Villager and Ana are both young, female characters wearing a pink dress. The Ness minion fighter represents Ninten, the leader of the party Ana belongs to. The stage and music represent Ana's appearance in EarthBound Beginnings. The Autoheal battle conditions reference Ana's status as the "healer" character in Earthbound Beginnings, being the only character able to learn the strongest healing PSI move, Lifeup Ω. Other trivia: This spirit's Support type and Franklin Badge Equipped ability references Ana's PowerShield move, which can reflect the enemies' attack back at them and damage them.
567		Lloyd	•Villager (160 HP) •R.O.B. (160 HP)		9,200	Magicant (hazards off)	•Bob-omb Festival	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Bob-ombs will rain from the sky after a little while •Stamina battle	Bein' Friends	Spirit Battle inspiration: The cyan Villager and Lloyd are both young male characters. The R.O.B. minion represents EVE, a powerful robot that temporarily joins Ninten's party, which requires Lloyd to be a party member. The stage represents Lloyd's appearance in EarthBound Beginnings. The music references how EVE, when destroyed, is revealed to carry one of the Eight Melodies in EarthBound Beginnings. The Bob-omb Festival rule references Lloyd's Bomb battle item. The Villager starting off with a Rocket Belt and a Ray Gun reference Lloyd's Bottle Rock and Beam Gun battle items. Other trivia: This spirit's Electric Attack ↑ ability likely references Lloyd's Stun Gun battle item.
568		Teddy	•Little Mac		3,600	Onett	N/A	•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power •The enemy starts the battle with a Killing Edge	Bein' Friends	The Little Mac and Teddy both wear sleeveless shirts and have upper body strength. The music references Teddy's appearance in EarthBound Beginnings. Little Mac starting off with a Killing Edge and the battle conditions references Teddy's usage of bladed weapons in combat.
569		EVE	•Giant R.O.B. (160 HP)		9,700	Frigate Orpheon	•Defense ↓ •Attack Power ↓	•The enemy's energy attacks have increased power •The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch •Stamina battle	Magicant	Spirit Battle inspiration: The Giant R.O.B. and EVE are both giant robots. The stage references the underwater laboratory in the lake below Mt. Itoi where EVE is first found in EarthBound Beginnings. The music references EVE's appearance in EarthBound Beginnings. The rules and first battle condition reference how EVE is the most powerful of Ninten's allies, being able to defeat almost any enemy in one blow. The Super Armor battle condition references how EVE can take minimal damage from almost any attack. Other trivia: In World of Light, EVE's spirit is located on Galeem's side on The Final Battle map while Mother Brain is featured across from her on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are female artificial intelligence, with EVE appearing as an ally.
570		Flying Man	•Mii Brawler Team ×5 (50 HP) (Moveset 2122, Flying Man Hat, Flying Man Outfit) •Ness (100 HP)		9,100	Magicant (hazards off)	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Stamina battle	Magicant	Spirit Battle inspiration: The Mii Brawler and the Flying Man are both physical fighters. The Mii Brawler's five lives references the total number of Flying Men seen prominently in both EarthBound Beginnings and EarthBound. The Ness minion represent either Ninten or Ness, both of whom are assisted by the Flying Men in battle in their game appearances. The stage and music represents Magicant, the homeland of the Flying Men. The battle conditions and this spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability reference how the Flying Men can fall in battle and cannot be revived. Other trivia: This spirit's Attack type references how the Flying Man has high Offense stats. This spirit's obtainability through summoning reference how the Flying Men can join the player's party. In World of Light, the Flying Man's spirit is located on a set of pink clouds in the Floating Islands section similar to the stage's setting. Also, the Flying Man spirit must be defeated in order to access the Ness fighter, referencing the Flying Man's role as his guardians in EarthBound.
571		Starman	•Metal Ness (140 HP)		4,200	Lylat Cruise	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Starman) •Item: Stars	•Stamina battle •Hostile assist trophies will appear •The enemy is metal	Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise	Spirit Battle inspiration: The Starman appears as the Assist Trophy enemy. The Metal Ness and Starman are both metallic characters who uses PSI abilities. The stage references how the Starman is a hostile alien from outer space. The Star items references the Starman's own star-like shape and how the Super Star item enabled was originally named "Starman". Other trivia: In World of Light, Starman's spirit is located in the Outer Space section similar to the stage's setting.
572		Paula	•Villager (120 HP) •Ness (120 HP)		13,300	Onett	•Sudden Final Smash	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash •The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power •Stamina battle	Smiles and Tears	The pink Villager and Paula are both female characters wearing a pink dress. The Ness minion references how Ness is the leader of the party Paula belongs to. The stage and music represent Paula's appearance in EarthBound. The music is heard during the cutscene where Paula's praying abilities enabled her and her party to weaken and defeat Giygas. The Sudden Final Smash rule applies to Ness at the start of the battle, referencing how Paula appears as part of Ness's Final Smash, PK Starstorm. The battle condition references how most of the PSI moves Ness uses in the Super Smash Bros. series originally belonged to Paula.
573		Jeff	•Inkling ×3		13,200	Onett	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Jeff) •Item: Shooting Types	•Hostile assist trophies will appear •The enemy's shooting items have increased power •Reinforcements will appear during the battle	Onett Theme / Winters Theme	Spirit Battle inspiration: Jeff appears as the Assist Trophy enemy. The cyan Inkling and Jeff are both glasses-wearing characters with a cyan color scheme. The stage and music represents Jeff's appearance in EarthBound The music references Jeff's hometown of Winters. The Shooting Type items and battle conditions reference Jeff's use of firearms in battle The Inklings each starts off with a different Shooting Type item, referencing the different types of firearms Jeff uses. Other trivia: This spirit's Support type and Shield battle type reference how Jeff is a member of Ness's party who has high defense stats. This spirit's Jam FS Charge ability references Jeff's Spying ability, which lists off an enemy's stats and steals their dropped item.
574		Poo	•Ryu		9,400	Skyworld (Battlefield form)	N/A	•The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power •The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power •The enemy has increased move speed	Smiles and Tears	Spirit Battle inspiration: Ryu and Poo are both stern, black-haired black belt martial artists who are prominently seen wearing their fighter uniforms. The stage references Dalaam, Poo's home country which floats in the sky. The music references the Pink Cloud, the sixth Your Sanctuary connected to Dalaam where Ness learns one of the Eight Melodies. The battle conditions references Poo's high offense and speed stats. Other trivia: This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references Poo's ability to use PSI attacks.
575		Buzz Buzz	•Tiny Mr. Game & Watch (300%)		2,900	Onett (hazards off)	N/A	•Timed battle (0:30)	Humoresque of a Little Dog	Mr. Game & Watch and Buzz are both characters often seen as black pixelated characters. The Tiny Mr. Game & Watch's size is decreased further than what is normally possible during gameplay, reflecting Buzz Buzz's size in EarthBound. The stage and music represent Buzz Buzz's appearance in EarthBound. The timed battle condition references how Buzz Buzz was a temporary member of Ness' party at the beginning of EarthBound Mr. Game & Watch starting off with 300% damage and and this spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability reference Buzz Buzz's death when Porky Minch's mother swats him out of the air, killing him.
576		Ness's Father	•Clear Snake •Ness		13,500	Onett	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •The enemy is invisible	Humoresque of a Little Dog	Spirit Battle inspiration: The Clear Snake represents Ness's Father, who is never physically seen and can only be contacted via telephone. The stage and music represents Ness's Father's appearance in EarthBound Other trivia: This spirit's Support type references Ness's Father's role in EarthBound to save the game, or provide information to Ness regarding his funds or his next leveling up. This spirit's Support type and Running Start ability reference how Ness can cure his homesickness status by contacting his mother via the phone, which revitalizes him. This spirit is purchasable at Tommy & Timmy's, a shop that sells spirits related to items, referencing how the phone used to contact Ness's Father (and to some extent, his family) is an item.
578		Dungeon Man	•Giant Luigi (140 HP)		4,200	Mushroomy Kingdom	N/A	•Stamina battle •The enemy is giant	Magicant (for 3DS / Wii U)	Spirit Battle inspiration: Luigi and Brick Road both share similar mustaches. The Giant Luigi references how Brick Road willingly turned himself into the giant, mobile Dungeon Man. The stage references Scaraba, a vast desert in EarthBound where Dungeon Man is first encountered. The music references the Magicant stage in the Super Smash Bros. series where the Dungeon Man appears as a stage platform. Other trivia: This spirit's Support type and Falling Immunity ability reference how Dungeon Man is a temporary ally in Ness's party until he is stuck between two palm trees and cannot progress any further.
579		Ramblin' Evil Mushroom	•Ness		1,600	Distant Planet	•Item: Ramblin' Evil Mushroom	•The enemy starts the battle with a Ramblin' Evil Mushroom	Humoresque of a Little Dog	Spirit Battle inspiration: The Ramblin' Evil Mushroom appears as the item. Ness and the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom both appear in EarthBound. The stage references the lush grass areas all around Eagleland where the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom is often found. The music references the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom's appearance in '"EarthBound. Other trivia: In World of Light, the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom's spirit is located in the Forest Hill map, a forest-themed dungeon, referencing how the Ramblin' Evil Mushroom is a species of mushrooms commonly known for growing in forests.
580		Master Belch	•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	Wario and Master Belch are both villains with repulsive behaviors. The stage references Belch's Base, an underground pipe-lined lair and the location of Master Belch's boss battle. The Sticky Floor hazard represents Master Belch's slimy body. The Defense ↓ rule and this spirit's Speed ↓ ability reference Master Belch's burp which leaves the opponent in a nauseous state which decreases their stats.
581		Flint	•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	Snake represents Flint, the father of Lucas and Claus. The Lucas minion's orange costume is based on Claus, Flint's son and Lucas' twin brother. The music references Flint's appearance in Mother 3. The Lava Floor hazard references the first chapter of Mother 3 where Flint has to run through a burning forest to rescue Fuel. Snake starts off with a Franklin Badge, referencing how Flint uses the Franklin Badge before passing it to Lucas.
582		Hinawa	•Zelda •Lucas		13,100	Yoshi's Island	•Easy to Launch	•All fighters are easy to launch	Mother 3 Love Theme	Spirit Battle inspiration: Zelda's purple costume features Zelda's hair turning brown, referencing Hinawa's brown hair. The two Lucas minions represents Lucas and Claus, Hinawa's twin sons. The stage references the Sunflower Fields where Hinawa's ghost appears in Chapter 6 of Mother 3. The music references Hinawa's appearance in Mother 3. The Easy to Launch rule references how Hinawa is killed saving both Lucas and Claus from reconstructed Drago in Chapter 1 of Mother 3. Other trivia: This spirit's Critical Immunity ability references how after Hinawa was killed, she returns as a ghost. In World of Light, Hinawa's spirit is located on Galeem's side on The Final Battle map while Claus is featured across from her on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are members of Lucas's family who died during the events of Mother 3, with Hinawa taking on a supporting role.
583		Boney	•Duck Hunt •Lucas		1,500	Onett	N/A	•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle	Mother 3 Love Theme	The Dog of the Duck Hunt and Boney are both dog characters. The Lucas minion references how Lucas is the leader of the party Boney belongs to, The Lucas minion's green costume features Boney's head as part of his shirt design. The music references Boney's appearance in Mother 3.
584		Duster	•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?!	Spirit Battle inspiration: Luigi and Duster both have cowardly personalities. The stage likely references a portion of Chapter 1 of Mother 3 where Duster helps Flint look for his family in the mountains. The music references Duster's appearance in Mother 3. The Fog hazard and the Smoke Ball items references one of Duster's Thief Tools, the Smoke Bomb. The second battle condition and this spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability reference how Duster wears shoes that increase his kicking power. Other trivia: In World of Light, Flint's spirit is located in the foggy Poison Woods section similar to the spirit battle's Fog hazard.
585		Kumatora	•Lucas		4,200	New Pork City (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Ice Floor	•The floor is frozen •The enemy starts the battle with a Fire Flower	Mother 3 Love Theme	Spirit Battle inspiration: Lucas is the leader of the party Kumatora belongs to who also utilizes PSI-based attacks. The stage and music represent Kumatora's appearance in Mother 3. Lucas starting with a Fire Flower and the Ice Floor hazard reference how Kumatora can use PK Fire and PK Freeze. Other trivia: This spirit's PSI Attack ↑ ability references how Kumatora is the only party member in Mother 3 to use PK attacks.
586		Salsa	•Diddy Kong •Wario		1,700	Gerudo Valley (Battlefield form)	•Item: Banana Peel	•The enemy favors special moves	Mother 3 Love Theme	Diddy Kong and Salsa are both monkey characters. Wario and Fassad are both antagonists with a large mustache. The stage references Death Desert, a location in Chapter 3 of Mother 3 which prominently features Salsa. The music references Salsa's appearance in Mother 3. Diddy Kong's frequent Banana Peel and the Banana Peel item reference how Fassad often eats bananas, carelessly tossing away the banana peel afterwards.
589		Masked Man	•Lucas (160 HP)		9,400	New Pork City (Ω form)	N/A	•Stamina battle •The enemy will charge up a powerful Final Smash •The enemy has increased attack power	Porky's Theme	Lucas' grey costume features the Masked Man's head as part of his shirt design. The stage and music represent the Masked Man's appearance in Mother 3 and loyalty to the main antagonist, Porky Minch. The second battle condition references how the Masked Man easily knocks out Lucas's party members with lightning bolts during the final battle. The third battle condition and this spirit's Attack type reference how the Masked Man is one of the strongest enemies in Mother 3. Lucas starting off with a Beam Sword and this spirit's Sword Attack ↑ ability reference the Masked Man's proficiency with his electric sword.
590		Claus	•Lucas •Metal Lucas		13,200	Garden of Hope (Battlefield form)	•Strengthen Weapon	•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd •All fighters' melee weapons have increased power after a little while •The enemy is metal	Mother 3 Love Theme	Spirit Battle inspiration: Lucas's orange costume is based on Claus's appearance in Mother 3. The Metal Lucas minion represents the Masked Man, the reconstructed form of Claus. The stage references Tazmily Village, Claus's home village in Sunshine Forest. The music references Claus' appearance in Mother 3. The first battle condition references how Claus, after being severely injured, was brainwashed and reconstructed into the Masked Man. The Metal Lucas starting off with a Beam Sword and the Strengthen Weapon rule reference the Masked Man's proficiency with his electric sword. Other trivia: In World of Light, Claus's spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while Hinawa is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are members of Lucas's family who died during the events of Mother 3, with Claus taking on an unwilling antagonistic role. This spirit's Neutral type further references this as well.

Series Order

Number	Name	Series
563	Ness	EarthBound Series
564	Lucas
565	Ninten
566	Ana
567	Lloyd
568	Teddy
569	EVE
570	Flying Man
571	Starman
572	Paula
573	Jeff
574	Poo
575	Buzz Buzz
576	Ness's Father
577	Mr. Saturn
578	Dungeon Man
579	Ramblin' Evil Mushroom
580	Master Belch
581	Flint
582	Hinawa
583	Boney
584	Duster
585	Kumatora
586	Salsa
587	Ultimate Chimera
588	Absolutely Safe Capsule
589	Masked Man
590	Claus

Trivia

The Masked Man spirit's
sprite before and after the
version 2.0.0 update, respectively.

• EarthBound, Pikmin, and R.O.B. are the only series represented by a fighter to use real life photographs for their spirits.
• EarthBound, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Ice Climber, and Pac-Man are the only series represented by a fighter to use in-game sprite art for some or all of their spirits.
• Despite having his own clay model artwork, Master Belch uses his sprite instead for his spirit artwork.
  • Similarly, Starman and Ramblin' Evil Mushroom use their Super Smash Bros. Ultimate artwork rather than their clay models for their spirit artwork.
• Prior to version 2.0.0, the sprite for the Masked Man spirit was cropped from a piece of fan art, which has three differently colored pixels on or adjacent to his helmet. Other features that would normally be seen in the cropped area of the fan-made sprite, being the shadow beneath him and a portion of a separate sprite included in the fan art, were still present in the spirit's sprite, albeit hidden through image masking. Version 2.0.0 updated the spirit, as well as its appearance in the Inventory menu, to use the Masked Man's proper sprite from Mother 3, with many other EarthBound spirits receiving similar updates to their sprites.
• The Absolutely Safe Capsule spirit has the highest defense stat of any spirit with 4,886 at level 1 and 10,000 at level 99. It also has the lowest attack stat at 0, and is the only primary spirit that can not increase its attack stat.
  • The Absolutely Safe Capsule is also the only summoned spirit that requires another summoned spirit to obtain.