Experience before Youth!

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Experience before Youth! (若いモンにはまだ負けん！), known as Wisdom Comes With Age! in PAL regions, is a Spirit Board event focused on spirits of elderly characters. It ran from 11:00 p.m on September 12, 2019 to p.m. on September 15, 2019 (UTC). During the event, defeating Spirits on the Spirit Board which are part of the event awarded more snacks than usual.

Description

North America

Spirits with a few more years under their belt get their spotlight on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more snacks.

Legend-class spirit Dr. Wily and Ace-class spirits Garon and Karate Kong will also appear at set times. Take a look!

PAL regions

Spirits with a few more years under their belt get their spotlight on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more Snacks.

The Legend-class Dr. Wily, and the Ace-class Garon and Karate Kong will also appear at set times. Take a look!

Periodically appearing spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Appearance times (UTC)
873	File:Drwily.png	Dr. Wily		★★★★	11:00, 23:00
686	File:Garon Spirit.png	Garon		★★★	02:00, 14:00
170		Karate Kong		★★★	04:00, 16:00

Randomly appearing spirits

Spirit				Battle parameters
No.	Image	Name	Series	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music
873	File:Drwily.png	Dr. Wily	Mega Man Series	•Dr. Mario •Metal Mega Man (×8)		12,600	Wily Castle (hazards off)	N/A	•Stamina battle •Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd •The enemy is metal	Mega Man 2 Medley
874	File:Drwily2.png	Wily Capsule	Mega Man Series	•Metal R.O.B.		9,700	Wily Castle (Ω form)	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Wily Capsule)	•Stamina battle •Hostile assist trophies will appear •The enemy is metal	Mega Man 2 Medley
867	File:Dr light.png	Dr. Light	Mega Man Series	•Dr. Mario •Mega Man		10,000	Wily Castle (Battlefield form)	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Stamina battle •The enemy tends to avoid conflict	Mega Man 2 Medley
686	File:Garon Spirit.png	Garon	Fire Emblem Series	•Ganondorf		9,600	Final Destination	•Jump Power ↓ •Hazard: Poison Floor	•The floor is poisonous •You have reduced jump power •Stamina battle	Lost in Thoughts All Alone (Remix)
170		Karate Kong	Donkey Kong Jungle Beat	•Ryu		9,500	Kongo Falls (Ω form)	•Hard to Launch •Hazard: High Gravity	•The enemy's physical attacks have increased power •Timed Stamina battle •All fighters have reduced jump ability	Battle for Storm Hill
753		Roy Campbell	Metal Gear Solid Series	•Snake		3,700	Shadow Moses Island	•Attack Power ↑ •Defense ↑	•The enemy has increased defense after a little while •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while	Battle in the Base
1,237		Vince	Art Academy Series	•Mii Swordfighter (Vince's Hat, Vince's Outfit) •Inkling		3,500	PictoChat 2	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Vince)	•Hostile assist trophies will appear •Reinforcements will appear during the battle	Swan Lesson
1,235	File:Chef.png	Chef (Personal Trainer: Cooking)	Personal Trainer: Cooking Series	•King Dedede		3,500	PictoChat 2	•Item: Food	•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating •The enemy is easily distracted by items	Personal Trainer: Cooking
1,184		Old Man Lobber	The Legendary Starfy Series	•Wario (×3)		3,800	Tortimer Island	N/A	•The enemy's throws have increased power •The enemy favors grabs and throws	Tortimer Island Medley
635		Medeus	Fire Emblem Series	•Ridley		3,600	Castle Siege (Underground Cavern)	•Giant	•The enemy is giant after a while •Stamina battle	Lords-Showdown
621	File:Jagen.png	Jagen	Fire Emblem Series	•Ganondorf		3,600	Castle Siege (Throne Room)	N/A	•The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful •The enemy starts with damage but has increased defense •The enemy doesn't like to jump	Advance
144		Wrinkly Kong	Donkey Kong Series	•Clear Donkey Kong		3,500	Luigi's Mansion	•Hazard: High Gravity •Hazard: Low Gravity	•Your jumping power decreases when the enemy's at high damage •The enemy is less affected by gravity •The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful	The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix)
1,225		Hsien	Sujin Taisen: Number Battles Series	•Luigi		1,800	Windy Hill Zone	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Dr. Kawashima)	•Hostile assist trophies will appear	Yūyūki Medley
1,189		Yama	SimTower SP	•Luigi •Villager (×2)		2,000	Tomodachi Life	•Item: Ore Club •Hazard: Heavy Wind	•Dangerously high winds are in effect after a little while •The enemy is easily distracted by items	Title Theme - NES Remix 2
1,137		Olaf	Advance Wars Series	•Ice Climbers		2,200	Summit (Battlefield form)	•Move Speed ↓ •Hazard: Ice Floor	•The floor is frozen •You have reduced move speed after a little while •The enemy starts the battle with a Steel Diver	Filled with Hope
856	File:Frillard.png	Frillard	Animal Crossing Series	•Wario •Isabelle •Villager		2,400	Town and City	N/A	•The enemy loves to taunt	Town Hall and Tom Nook's Store - Animal Crossing: Wild World
623		Wrys	Fire Emblem Series	•Kirby		2,500	Temple	N/A	•Timed Stamina battle •The enemy tends to avoid conflict •The enemy heals over time	Shadow Dragon Medley
317		Hongo	Yoshi Series	•Robin		2,000	Super Happy Tree	•Sudden Final Smash	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash after a little while	Yoshi's Story (64)
34		Toadsworth	Super Mario Series	•Mario		1,900	Princess Peach's Castle	•Item: Mushrooms	•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle	Ricco Harbor