Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

List of spirits (Metroid series)

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

Primary Spirits

No. Image Name Type Class Slot Base   Max   Base   Max   Base   Max   Ability Origin Game Acquisition
270 Fusion Suit
 
★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 2,707 8,123 1,291 3,874 1,216 3,648 Shooting Items Power ↑ Metroid Fusion •Summon with cores from Metroid and Chozo Statue
272 Dark Suit
 
★★ ⬡⬡ 1,704 6,837 784 3,145 920 3,692 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 Metroid Prime 2: Echoes •Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 1000SP
273 Light Suit
 
★★★★ ⬡⬡ 4,840 12,103 1,810 4,526 2,399 5,999 Healing Shield Metroid Prime 2: Echoes •Enhance the Dark Suit spirit
274 Young Samus
 
★★ ⬡⬡ 1,458 5,837 810 3,243 540 2,162 Shooting Items Power ↑ Metroid: Other M •Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Light)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
275 Geemer
 
1,132 5,665 539 2,697 550 2,751 Jump ↓ Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid: Zero Mission)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
278 Mother Brain
 
★★★ 3,165 9,497 1,693 5,081 1,472 4,416 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid: Zero Mission)
•Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Dark)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
279 Mother Brain (2nd Form)
 
★★★★ 4,746 11,863 2,121 5,302 2,079 5,197 Giant Super Metroid •Enhance the Mother Brain spirit
281 Queen Metroid
 
★★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 4,388 10,973 2,258 5,645 1,962 4,906 Jump ↓ Metroid II: Return of Samus •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
282 Zebesian
 
★★ ⬡⬡ 1,563 6,257 819 3,279 684 2,738 Fist Attack ↑ Super Metroid •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
285 X Parasite
 
⬡⬡ 948 4,748 341 1,709 607 3,039 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 Metroid Fusion •Purchase at Beedle's Tent for 500SP
•Battle via Spirit Board
286 Nightmare
 
★★★ ⬡⬡ 3,178 9,538 1,285 3,857 1,479 4,437 Lifesteal Metroid Fusion
(Artwork: Metroid: Other M)
•Enhance the X Parasite spirit
287 Mecha Ridley
 
★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 1,512 6,120 785 3,176 642 2,598 Initial Damage 30% Metroid: Zero Mission •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
288 Adam Malkovich
 
⬡⬡ 862 4,312 379 1,897 483 2,415 No Effect Metroid: Other M •Battle via World of Light (Mysterious Dimension)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
291 Omega Ridley
 
★★★★ ⬡⬡ 4,260 10,652 2,311 5,778 1,708 4,271 Weight ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption •Battle via World of Light (The Dark Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
294 Trace
 
1,057 5,286 539 2,696 518 2,590 No Effect Metroid Prime Hunters •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
296 Mech
 
⬡⬡ 848 4,244 400 2,002 400 2,002 Weight ↑ Metroid Prime: Federation Force •Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 500SP
1,497 Samus (Metroid Dread)
 
★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 3,087 9,265 1,673 5,019 1,186 3,560 Shooting Items Power ↑ Metroid Dread •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event "Spirits of Dread"; available normally once obtained or since v13.0.1)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
•Scan the Samus (Metroid Dread) amiibo (since Version 13.0.1)
1,498 E.M.M.I.
 
★★★ ⬡⬡ 3,011 9,059 1,984 5,967 912 2,744 Speed ↑ Metroid Dread •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event "Spirits of Dread"; available normally once obtained or since v13.0.1)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
•Scan the E.M.M.I. amiibo (since Version 13.0.1)

Support Spirits

No. Image Name Class Cost Ability Origin Game Acquisition
269 Gravity Suit ★★ Lava-Floor Resist Super Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid Prime)
•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
271 Phazon Suit ★★★ ⬢⬢ Poison Immunity Metroid Prime •Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 4000SP
276 Chozo Statue ★★ Shooting Attack ↑ Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid II: Return of Samus)
•Battle via World of Light (Sacred Land)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
277 Metroid ★★★ ⬢⬢ KOs Heal Damage Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid: Samus Returns)
•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
•Scan the Metroid amiibo
280 Gunship ★★ ⬢⬢ Energy Shot Attack/Resistance ↑ Metroid II: Return of Samus
(Artwork: Super Metroid)
•Purchase at Funky Kong's Shack for 1000SP
284 Phantoon ★★ ⬢⬢ Sticky-Floor Immunity Super Metroid •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
289 Little Birdie ★★ Stats ↑ after Eating Metroid: Other M •Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Dark)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
290 Diggernaut ★★ Bury Immunity Metroid: Samus Returns •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
292 Parasite Queen ★★ ⬢⬢ Screen-Flip Immunity Metroid Prime
(Artwork: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
•Battle via World of Light (Base)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
293 Kanden Electric Resist ↑ Metroid Prime Hunters •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
295 Gandrayda Electric Attack ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
1,499 Chozo Soldier ★★ Battering Items ↑ Metroid Dread •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event "Spirits of Dread"; available normally once obtained or since January 11, 2022)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G (since January 11, 2022)

Master Spirit

No. Image Name Facility Origin Game Acquisition Music
283 Kraid Dojo (Tank Style) Metroid
(Artwork: Super Metroid)
•Battle via World of Light (The Dark Realm) Brinstar Depths

Fighter Spirits

No. Image Alternate Artwork Name Origin Game Acquisition
264 Samus Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid: Samus Returns)
•Complete Classic Mode with Samus
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G
265 Dark Samus Metroid Prime 2: Echoes •Complete Classic Mode with Dark Samus
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Dark Samus)
266 Zero Suit Samus Metroid: Zero Mission
(Artwork: Metroid: Other M)
•Complete Classic Mode with Zero Suit Samus
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Zero Suit Samus)
267 Ridley Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid: Zero Mission)
•Complete Classic Mode with Ridley
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Ridley)
268 Meta Ridley Metroid Prime •Complete Challenge (Smash): Use Ridley's down special, Skewer, for a critical hit on an opponent 4 times within a single battle.

Spirit Battles

Spirit Battle parameters Inspiration
No. Image Name Enemy Fighter(s) Type Power Stage Rules Conditions Music
269 Gravity Suit Samus  
 
3,800 Castle Siege (Underground Cavern) •Hazard: High Gravity •Your jumping power decreases Sector 1 Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Samus' purple costume is based on the Gravity Suit's color scheme in Metroid Prime.
  • The stage's Underground Cavern layout references the lava-filled passages of Norfair that feature the Gravity Suit in Metroid: Zero Mission.
  • The music references the Gravity Suit's appearance in Meroid Fusion.
  • The High Gravity hazard only affects the player, referencing the Gravity Suit's immunity to gravity.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type and Lava-Floor Resist ability reference the Gravity Suit's resistance to lava damage.
274 Young Samus Zero Suit Samus  
Snake  
 
3,400 Frigate Orpheon N/A •The enemy falls slowly Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Zero Suit Samus represents Samus's younger self in her later teenage years.
  • The Snake minion represents Adam Malkovich, Young Samus' commanding officer in the Galactic Federation Army.
  • The stage references the Frigate Orpheon, a Metroid spaceship similar to the Bottle Ship where Samus reunites with Adam Malkovich in Metroid: Other M.
  • The Floaty Jumps battle condition applies to Zero Suit Samus, referencing how Young Samus is lighter and agile before donning her Power Suit.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Neutral type references Young Samus' former affiliation with the Galactic Federation Army.
  • This spirit's Shooting Items Power ↑ ability references Young Samus's development of her marksmanship abilities during her time in the Galactic Federation Army.
  • In World of Light, Young Samus's spirit is located on Galeem's side on The Final Battle map while Little Birdie is featured across from her on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are the younger forms of Samus and Ridley respectively, who would form a years-long rivalry.
275 Geemer Ivysaur  
 
2,100 Brinstar (Battlefield form) •Item: Unira
•Hazard: Sticky Floor
•The floor is sticky
•The enemy is easily distracted by items
•The enemy has increased move speed
Brinstar (Melee) Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Ivysaur and Geemer are both squat quadruped creatures.
  • The stage and music represent the Geemer's debut in Metroid.
  • The Sticky Floor hazard references the Geemer's ability to cling onto walls.
  • The Unira item references the Geemer's ability to extend their spines in Metroid Prime.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references how Geemers defend themselves by extending their spines.
  • This spirit's Jump ↓ ability references how Geemers are incapable of jumping.
276 Chozo Statue Samus  
 
3,600 Brinstar •Item: Screw Attack •The enemy starts the battle with a Screw Attack Brinstar Depths (Melee) Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Samus receives her item upgrades from the Chozo Statues in Metroid.
  • The stage features the Chozo Statue as a background character.
  • The stage and music represent the Chozo Statues' debut in Metroid
  • The music features a remix of "Silence", the theme that plays in rooms containing Chozo Statues.
  • Samus' frequent special moves and the Screw Attack item reference the item upgrades that are acquired from the Chozo Statues.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type and Grab type references the Chozo Statue's role in aiding Samus by giving her item upgrades for her Power Suit.
  • This spirit's Shooting Attack ↑ ability references how the Chozo Statue can upgrade Samus' Beam weapons in Metroid.
277 Metroid Ridley  
 
9,700 Brinstar (Battlefield form) •Assist Trophy Enemies (Metroid)
•Hazard: Sticky Floor
•The floor is sticky
•Hostile assist trophies will appear
•The enemy's melee blows will heal them when they hit
Title Theme - Metroid Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Metroid appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
  • Ridley and Metroid are both recurring enemies in Metroid.
  • The stage and music represent the Metroid's debut in Metroid.
  • The Sticky Floor hazard references the Metroid's gelatinous membrane and ability to slow their prey down.
  • The Lifesteal battle condition references the Metroid's ability to absorb the life energy from their prey.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type references how the Baby Metroid bestows Samus with Mother Brain's Hyper Beam in Super Metroid.
  • This spirit's Grab type reference the Metroid's ability to latch onto their prey.
  • This spirit's KOs Heal Damage ability further references the Metroid's ability to absorb the life energy from their prey.
  • In World of Light, the Metroid spirit must be defeated in order to access the Zero Suit Samus fighter, referencing how the Baby Metroid sacrifices itself to protect Samus in Super Metroid.
278 Mother Brain Dark Samus  
 
9,300 Brinstar Depths (Ω form) •Energy Output ↑
•Assist Trophy Enemies (Mother Brain)
•Hostile assist trophies will appear
•The enemy favors neutral specials
•All fighters' energy attacks have increased power
Escape Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Mother Brain appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
  • Dark Samus and Mother Brain are both main antagonists of the Metroid series.
  • The stage and music represent Mother Brain's debut in Metroid.
  • The music references the escape sequence that plays out immediately after battling Mother Brain in Metroid.
  • Dark Samus' favored Charge Shot and the Energy Output ↑ rule reference Mother Brain's Laser Brain Attack she uses in her second form.
  • Dark Samus' favored Charge Shot also references how Samus' Hyper Beam powers up her energy attacks in Super Metroid.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references Mother Brain's Control Capsule, which protects Mother Brain from most external attacks.
  • In World of Light, Mother Brain's spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while EVE is featured across from her on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are female artificial intelligences, with Mother Brain appearing as an enemy.
281 Queen Metroid King K. Rool   (180 HP)
 
13,300 Brinstar (Battlefield form) •Giant
•Attack Power ↑
•The enemy is giant after a little while
Stamina battle
•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • King K. Rool and Queen Metroid are both vicious reptilian creatures with a royal title.
  • The stage resembles the Queen Metroid's nest in Metroid: Samus Returns.
  • The music references the boss battle against a different Metroid evolutionary stage in Metroid: Samus Returns.
  • The Giant rule references how the Queen Metroid is the largest Metroid in the species' evolutionary cycle.
  • The Attack Power ↑ rule references how the Queen Metroid is the most powerful Metroid in the species' evolutionary cycle.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Grab type references the Queen Metroid's ability to drain her victims' energy by grabbing them in her jaws.
  • This spirit's Jump ↓ ability references the Queen Metroid’s inability to jump during her boss battles.
282 Zebesian Dark Samus Team  ×4
 
3,900 Brinstar N/A •The enemy's neutral special has increased power Brinstar (Melee) Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Dark Samus and Zebesians are both anthropomorphic enemies in the Metroid series.
  • The Dark Samus Team references how Zebesians are a common enemy in the Metroid series.
  • The stage and music reference how the Zebesians are often found in Brinstar in Super Metroid.
  • The Dark Samus Team's frequent Charge Shot references how the Zebesians attack by firing lasers from their crab-like claws.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability references how Zebesians attack using their claws.
283 Kraid •Giant King K. Rool   (280 HP)
 
10,000 Brinstar Depths (Ω form) •Jump Power ↓
•Move Speed ↓
Stamina battle
•The enemy is giant
Brinstar Depths (Melee)
  • The Giant King K. Rool and Kraid are both giant bipedal reptilian bosses with a yellow-colored belly.
  • The stage's regular form features Kraid as a background character.
  • The stage and music reference Kraid's Lair in Metroid.
  • The Move Speed ↓ rule references Kraid's slow, lumbering movements in Super Metroid and Zero Mission.
  • The Jump Power ↓ rule references Kraid's inability to jump during his boss battles
284 Phantoon •Clear Inkling  
 
3,500 Frigate Orpheon •Item: Hothead •The enemy is invisible Lockdown Battle Theme Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Inkling and Phantoon are both squid-like creatures
  • The Clear Inkling references the Phantoon's ability to appear and disappear.
  • The stage references the Wrecked Ship and Bottle Ship where Phantoon is encountered in Super Metroid and Metroid: Other M.
  • The music references Phantoon's appearance as a boss in Other M.
  • The Hothead item references Phantoon's Phantom Eyes attack which creates eyeballs covered in flames.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references how Phantoon can become intangible and unable to harm by closing its eye.
  • This spirit's Sticky-Floor Immunity ability references the Phantoon's ability to float, which makes it unable to touch the floor.
285 X Parasite Kirby Team  ×10
 
2,100 Lylat Cruise N/A •The enemy favors neutral specials
•Defeat an army of fighters
Sector 1 Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Kirby and the X Parasites are both blob-like creatures.
  • The Kirby Team references how the X Parasites are a common enemy in Metroid Fusion.
  • The stage references Samus' Gunship where the X Parasites cause her to crash her Gunship in an asteroid field.
  • The music references the X Parasites' debut in Metroid Fusion.
  • The Kirby Team's favored Inhale references how the X Parasites can absorb and copy other beings.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type references how the X Parasites attack their host's bodies from within, enabling their absorption and copying abilities.
  • This spirit is purchasable at Beedle's Tent, a shop that sells spirits related to living creatures, referencing how the X Parasite is a sentient virus.
287 Mecha Ridley •Giant Ridley   (140 HP)
 
4,100 Norfair (Ω form) •Move Speed ↓ •The enemy's smash attacks have increased power
Stamina battle
•The enemy is giant
Vs. Meta Ridley Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Giant Meta Ridley and Mecha Ridley are both giant, robotic versions of Ridley.
  • The stage references Mecha Ridley's appearance in Metroid: Zero Mission.
  • The music further references how Meta Ridley and Mecha Ridley are both robotic versions of Ridley.
  • The Move Speed ↓ rule references how Mecha Ridley is an incomplete robot that's missing its walking and flying units, hindering its movement.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references Mecha Ridley's resistance to Beam weapons.
  • This spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability further references how Mecha Ridley is a weaker, incomplete robot.
288 Adam Malkovich Snake  
Zero Suit Samus  
 
1,600 Shadow Moses Island N/A •Defeat the main fighter to win Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
  • Snake and Adam Malkovich both serve their respective militaries.
  • The Zero Suit Samus minion represents Samus' younger self in her later teenage years.
  • The stage resembles the Bottle Ship's Main Sector where Samus and Adam Malkovich reunite in Metroid: Other M.
  • The battle condition references how Adam Malkovich is the Commanding Officer to Young Samus.
289 Little Birdie •Tiny Ridley  
 
3,700 Distant Planet •Defense ↑
•Attack Power ↑
•Giant
•The enemy is giant after a little while
•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
•The enemy has increased defense after a little while
Vs. Ridley Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Tiny Ridley references how Little Birdie is the infant form of Ridley.
  • The stage references the Rainforest room of the Biosphere where Little Birdie is first encountered in Metroid: Other M.
  • The music references how Ridley is the adult form of Little Birdie.
  • The rules reference Ridley's life cycle where he grows from Little Birdie to his larger and more dangerous stages.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Stats ↑ after Eating ability references Little Birdie's voracious appetite which enables its growth cycle.
  • In World of Light, Little Birdie's spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while Young Samus is featured across from it on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are the younger forms of Ridley and Samus respectively, who would form a years-long rivalry.
290 Diggernaut •Giant R.O.B.  
 
3,900 The Great Cave Offensive (Battlefield form) •Item: Drill •The enemy starts the battle with a Drill
•The enemy is giant
Magmoor Caverns - Metroid: Samus Returns Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Giant R.O.B. and Diggernaut are both giant automatons.
  • The stage references Area 4, an underground area with large blue crystals where Diggernaut chases Samus.
  • The music references Diggernaut's appearance in Metroid: Samus Returns.
  • R.O.B. starting off with a Drill references how the Diggernaut is equipped with mining drills.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Bury Immunity ability references the Diggernaut's ability to dig through underground areas with its mining drills.
  • In World of Light, the Diggernaut spirit is found in the Badlands section with large bones and an excavated hole, referencing Area 6, a similar area where Diggernaut battles Samus.
291 Omega Ridley •Metal Ridley   (180 HP)
 
13,900 Norfair •Curry-Filled Stamina battle
•The enemy breathes fire
•The enemy is metal
Vs. Meta Ridley Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Metal Meta Ridley references how Omega Ridley is the revived, enhanced form of Meta Ridley infused with Phazon-enhanced armorskin.
  • The stage references how Norfair and the Space Pirate Homeworld both feature areas where Ridley appears as a boss.
  • The music further references how Omega Ridley is the enhanced form of Meta Ridley.
  • The Curry-Filled rule references Omega Ridley's Kinetic Breath Weapon attack, which allows Ridley to breathe a powerful stream of fiery plasma.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type references how Omega Ridley's attacks are more powerful than Meta Ridley's.
  • This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Omega Ridley is a heavyweight character, being made of metal.
292 Parasite Queen •Giant Ridley  
 
4,000 Frigate Orpheon •Attack Power ↑ •The enemy has increased attack power
•The enemy shields often
•The enemy is giant
Vs. Parasite Queen Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Giant Ridley and the Parasite Queen are both large Metroid bosses with reptilian features.
  • The stage features the Parasite Queen as a background character.
  • The stage and music represent the Parasite Queen's boss battle in Metroid Prime.
  • The Attack Power ↑ rule references how the Parasite Queen was originally a Parasite genetically enhanced with Phazon.
  • Ridley's frequent shielding references the Reactor Core shields, which the Parasite Queen uses to protect herself.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type further references how the Parasite Queen is a powerful Parasite infused with Phazon.
  • This spirit's Screen-Flip Immunity ability references the Parasite Queen's appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series where the Frigate Orpheon stage will flip occasionally.
293 Kanden Samus  
 
1,700 Brinstar •Item: Motion-Sensor Bomb •The enemy is easily distracted by items Psycho Bits Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Samus and Kanden are both bounty hunters.
  • The stage references Kanden's appearance in the Metroid series.
  • The music references Kanden's appearance in Metroid Prime Hunters.
  • The Motion-Sensor Bomb item references Kanden's Larva Bomb.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type references how Kanden is a powerful bounty hunter.
  • This spirit's Electric Resist ↑ ability references how Kanden's body is covered in an electromagnetic field.
294 Trace Samus  
 
1,900 Norfair (Battlefield form) •Invisibility •The enemy is invisible Psycho Bits Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Samus and Trace are both bounty hunters.
  • The stage references Alinos, a volcanic planet where Trace can be randomly encountered.
  • The music references Trace's appearance in Metroid Prime Hunters.
  • The Invisibility rule references Trace's ability to turn invisible while using his Affinity Weapon, the Imperialist.

Other trivia:
  • In World of Light, Trace's spirit is located on a burning planet in the Outer Space section similar to the stage's burning setting.
295 Gandrayda Dark Samus  
Pikachu  
 
1,800 Frigate Orpheon N/A •Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Dark Samus' purple costume is based on Gandrayda's color scheme, referencing how Gandrayda is corrupted and absorbed by Dark Samus in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
  • The Pikachu minion references Gandrayda's electrical powers.
  • The stage and music reference the Metroid Prime series which feature Dark Samus and Gandrayda.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type and Electrical Attack ↑ ability reference how Gandrayda uses electric-based attacks.
1,497 Samus (Metroid Dread) Samus  
 
9,500 Frigate Orpheon •Assist Trophy Enemies (Metroid) •Hostile assist trophies will appear when the enemy's at high damage Sector 1 Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Samus represents her appearance in Metroid Dread.
  • The stage references how the Frigate Orpheon and ZDR, the main setting of Metroid Dread, both feature parasitic creatures.
  • The music references how Metroid Dread is the direct sequel to Metroid Fusion.
  • The Metroid Assist Trophy enemy references how Samus contains Metroid DNA to combat the X Parasites after Metroid Fusion.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references Samus' immunity against X Parasites in Metroid Dread.
  • This spirit's Shooting Items Power ↑ ability references how Samus can upgrade her Beams with power-ups in Metroid Dread.
1,498 E.M.M.I. •Giant R.O.B.   (INT)/  (JP/CH/KR) (20 HP)
 
9,600 Brinstar Depths (Battlefield form) •Attack Power ↑
•Move Speed ↑
•Temporary Invincibility
•The enemy will occasionally be invincible
Stamina battle (player 30 HP)
•The enemy has increased move speed
Lockdown Battle Theme Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Giant R.O.B. and E.M.M.I. are both large robots with acronymic names.
  • The stage references E.M.M.I.'s appearance in the Metroid series.
  • The music references E.M.M.I.'s status as a Metroid miniboss.
  • The Temporary Invincibility rule references how E.M.M.I. cannot be easily destroyed under normal circumstances.
  • The Move Speed ↑ rule references how E.M.M.I. can move at a quick pace.
  • The Attack Power ↑ rule and the second battle condition reference how E.M.M.I. is a powerful machine able to kill Samus by impaling her.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type references how E.M.M.I. is a powerful robot.
  • This spirit's Speed ↑ ability further references E.M.M.I.'s quick movements.
1,499 Chozo Soldier Falco  
Falco  ×2
 
3,900 Brinstar N/A •Reinforcements will appear during the battle
•The enemy starts the battle with a Killing Edge
The enemy starts the battle with a Back Shield
The enemy starts the battle with a Death's Scythe
Psycho Bits Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Chozo and Falco are both bipedal bird-like creatures.
  • The red Falco starting off with a Killing Edge and a Back Shield represents the red Chozo Soldier.
  • The two black Falco minions starting off with a Death's Scythe represent the two black Chozo Soldiers.
  • The stage references how Brinstar was originally the Chozo's homeworld.
  • The music references the Chozo's appearance in the Metroid series.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Battering Items ↑ ability references the Chozo Soldiers' proficiency with their melee weapons.

Series Order

Number Name Series
264 Samus Metroid Series
265 Dark Samus Metroid Prime Series
266 Zero Suit Samus Metroid Series
267 Ridley
268 Meta Ridley Metroid Prime Series
269 Gravity Suit Metroid Series
270 Fusion Suit
271 Phazon Suit Metroid Prime Series
272 Dark Suit
273 Light Suit
274 Young Samus Metroid Series
275 Geemer
276 Chozo Statue
277 Metroid
278 Mother Brain
279 Mother Brain (2nd Form)
280 Gunship
281 Queen Metroid
282 Zebesian
283 Kraid
284 Phantoon
285 X Parasite
286 Nightmare
287 Mecha Ridley
288 Adam Malkovich
289 Little Birdie
290 Diggernaut
291 Omega Ridley Metroid Prime Series
292 Parasite Queen
293 Kanden
294 Trace
295 Gandrayda
296 Mech
1,497 Samus (Metroid Dread) Metroid Series
1,498 E.M.M.I.
1,499 Chozo Soldier

Trivia

  • The artwork used for Nightmare's spirit has never been publicly released prior to Ultimate. Based on the design and art style, it is presumably concept art from Metroid: Other M.
  • The artwork used for the Geemer spirit is actually identified as a Zoomer in the English translation of the Metroid: Zero Mission manual. It should be noted that "Geemer" and "Zoomer" are alternate translations of the same enemy name (ギーマー), although the Metroid Prime series established Geemers and Zoomers as two separate but closely-related species.
  • Prior to Ultimate, "Mecha Ridley" was an unofficial translation of Ridley Robot's Japanese name, which became popular enough as a nickname that it often was interchangeably used with the official name.
  • The Samus (Metroid Dread) and E.M.M.I. spirits are the only DLC spirits to be available through amiibo, with their compatibility being in an update.