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

Primary Spirits

No. Image Name Type Class Slot Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Origin Game Acquisition
1,036
Spikey
Spyke
Shield
★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 1,500 6,005 705 2,822 795 3,183 No Effect Splatoon Summon with cores from Big Urchin and Unira
1,042
Octoling
Octoling
Shield
★★ 1,843 7,415 1,106 4,449 737 2,966 No Effect Splatoon •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
1,043
Djoctavio
DJ Octavio
Neutral
★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 1,506 6,029 700 2,803 806 3,226 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 Splatoon Summon with cores from Octoling, Octorok, and any Neutral core
1,044
from the game's files
Octobot King
Neutral
★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 3,277 9,835 1,381 4,144 1,654 4,963 Made of Metal Splatoon •Enhance the DJ Octavio spirit
1,047
Octoling girl and boy
Octoling Girl & Octoling Boy
Attack
★★★ ⬡⬡ 2,828 8,524 1,414 4,262 1,414 4,262 No Effect Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion •Battle via World of Light (The Dark Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
•Scan the Octoling Boy amiibo or Octoling Girl amiibo
1,515
SSBU spirit Deep Cut.png
Deep Cut
Grab
★★★ ⬡⬡ 3,349 10,073 1,783 5,363 1,318 3,964 Water Attack ↑ Splatoon 3 •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event "Fresh New Faces!")
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (once obtained)

Support Spirits

No. Image Name Class Cost Ability Origin Game Acquisition
1,027
Orange Squid
Inkling Squid ★★★ Up Special ↑ Splatoon Summon with cores from Blooper, Huey, and any Support core
1,028
judd
Judd ★★★★ ⬢⬢⬢ Double Final Smash Splatoon
(Artwork: Splatoon 2)
Summon with cores from Judge, Meowth, any Neutral core, and any Support core
1,029
from the game's files
Li'l Judd ★★★ ⬢⬢ Chance of Double Final Smash Splatoon 2 •Purchase at Beedle's Tent for 4000SP
•Battle via Spirit Board
1,030
SSBU spirit Squid Sisters.png
Squid Sisters ★★★★ ⬢⬢ Fast Final Smash Meter Splatoon Summon with cores from Blooper, Meloetta (Aria Forme), and Ouendan Cheerleaders
•Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
•Scan the Callie amiibo or Marie amiibo
1,031
Pearl & Marina Spirit
Off the Hook ★★★ Undamaged Attack & Speed ↑ Splatoon 2 •Battle via World of Light (Mysterious Dimension)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
•Scan the Marina amiibo or Pearl amiibo
1,033
Annie and Moe
Annie ★★ Undamaged Attack ↑ Splatoon •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
1,034
from the game's files
Jelonzo Water/Freezing Resist ↑ Splatoon •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
1,035
Crustysean
Crusty Sean ★★ Stats ↑ after Eating Splatoon
(Artwork: Splatoon 2)
•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
1,037
from the game's files
Flow ★★ Back Shield Equipped Splatoon 2 Summon with cores from Shop Assistant and Madame Couture
1,038
Jelfonzo
Jelfonzo Bunny Hood Equipped Splatoon 2 •Complete Challenge (Spirit Board): Get 3000SP (Spirit Points).
•Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
1,039
from the game's files
Bisk Foot Attack ↑ Splatoon 2 •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
1,040
SSBU spirit Murch.png
Murch ★★ ⬢⬢ Weapon Resist ↑ Splatoon 2 •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
1,045
zzapfish
Zapfish Electric Attack ↑ Splatoon •Defeat the Power Plant boss (Great Zapfish) in World of Light
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
1,046
Great Zapfish
Great Zapfish ★★★ ⬢⬢ Giant Splatoon •Battle via World of Light (Power Plant)
•Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
1,048
from the game's files
Octoling Octopus ★★ Ray Gun Equipped Splatoon
(Artwork: Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion)
•Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Dark)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
•Scan the Octoling Octopus amiibo
1,049
from the game's files
Super Sea Snail Unira Equipped Splatoon
(Artwork: Splatoon 2)
•Purchase at Timmy and Tommy's for 500SP

Master Spirits

No. Image Name Facility Origin Game Acquisition Music
1,032
SSBU spirit Sheldon.png
Sheldon Shopping (Sheldon's Place) Splatoon
(Artwork: Splatoon 2)
•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) Kraken Up
1,041
SSBU spirit Cap'n Cuttlefish.png
Cap'n Cuttlefish Dojo (Land Style) Splatoon •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm) Muck Warfare

Fighter Spirits

No. Image Alternate Artwork Name Origin Game Acquisition
1,025
SSBU spirit Inkling (Girl).png
Inkling SSBU.png
Inkling (Girl) Splatoon •Complete Classic Mode with Inkling
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Inkling)
1,026
SSBU spirit Inkling (Boy).png
Inkling-Alt1 SSBU.png
Inkling (Boy) Splatoon •Complete Challenge (Smash): As Inkling, bury a Lv. 9 CPU into the ground 3 times with the side special, Splat Roller.
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Inkling)

Spirit Battles

Spirit Battle parameters Inspiration
No. Image Name Enemy Fighter(s) Type Power Stage Rules Conditions Music
1,029
from the game's files
Li'l Judd •Tiny Mr. Game & Watch Mr. Game & Watch (SSBU)
Inkling Inkling (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)
Attack
9,100 Moray Towers N/A •The enemy favors side specials Now or Never! (Splatfest Version) - Splatoon 2 Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Tiny Mr. Game & Watch represents Li'l Judd, a small cat character who is depicted holding a flag in his spirit's artwork.
  • The cyan and yellow Inkling minions represent the members of two different Inkling teams in the Splatoon multiplayer battle.
  • The stage and music track represent Moray Towers, a multiplayer stage appearing in Li'l Judd's debut game, Splatoon 2, who appears as a background character.
  • Mr. Game & Watch's favored Judge references Li'l Judd's role in the Splatoon series by holding the flags to judge the winning team of the Splatoon multiplayer battles.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Chance of Double Final Smash further references Li'l Judd's judging role in Splatoon 2 where he will likely raise the flag for the opposing team, depending on the outcome of the multiplayer matches.
  • This spirit is featured in the Beedle's Tent shop, which sells spirits related to living creatures, referencing how Li'l Judd is a cat.
1,030
SSBU spirit Squid Sisters.png
Squid Sisters Inkling Team Inkling (SSBU)×4
Attack
13,700 Moray Towers (night) •Assist Trophy Enemies (Squid Sisters)
•Easy to Launch
•You are easy to launch
•Hostile assist trophies will appear
Ink Me Up Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The pink Inkling Team represents one of the two teams represented by one of the Squid Sisters, who appear as the Assist Trophy enemy.
  • The stage represents Moray Towers, a multiplayer stage in Splatoon, which features the Squid Sisters as a pop star duo and allies.
  • The stage's nighttime layout and music track represent the Splatfest, a nightly event in Splatoon hosted by the Squid Sisters where they perform a live concert which includes the musical theme.
  • The Easy to Launch rule references the Squid Sisters' Assist Trophy ability in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate where the screen will zoom in on the Squid Sisters and make the blast lines smaller, making it easier for players to KO other players.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type references the Squid Sister's roles in the Splatoon series as the player's mentors in the series' Hero Modes and supporters for their teams during Splatfest.
  • This spirit's Fast Final Smash Meter ability references how the player will feature a colorful, glowing appearance when they obtain their Final Smash, similar to how the Squid Sisters will feature a colorful, glowing appearance while performing their live concert.
1,031
Pearl & Marina Spirit
Off the Hook Inkling Inkling (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)
Shield
9,700 Moray Towers (Ω form) •Assist Trophy Enemies (Squid Sisters) •Hostile assist trophies will appear Ebb & Flow Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The purple Inkling represents Pearl, a member of the pop idol duo, Off the Hook, who wears a pink costume.
  • The pink Inkling represents Marina, a member of Off the Hook who features a dark skin tone.
  • The stage and music track represent Moray Towers, a multiplayer stage appearing in Off the Hook's debut game, Splatoon 2.
  • The stage's nighttime background, music track, and the Squid Sisters Assist Trophy enemy represent the Splatfest, a nightly event in Splatoon 2 hosted by Off the Hook, who replace the Squid Sisters' role as the game's pop idol duo and hosts.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type references how Off the Hook replaces the Squid Sisters' roles as hosts for the Splatfests and supporters of the opposing teams in Splatoon 2.
1,032
SSBU spirit Sheldon.png
Sheldon Inkling Team Inkling (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)
Neutral
8,000 Moray Towers (Battlefield form) •Item: Shooting Types •The enemy's ranged weapons have increased power Seaskape
  • The Inkling Team reference their appearance as the main playable characters in Splatoon, whose weapons are constructed by Sheldon.
  • The stage and music track represents Moray Towers, a multiplayer stage in Sheldon's debut game, Splatoon.
  • The Shooting Type items and battle condition reference Sheldon's role in the Splatoon series as a weapons-maker, who also upgrades and modifies the weapons used by the Inklings.
1,033
Annie and Moe
Annie Peach Peach (SSBU)
Shield
3,600 Moray Towers N/A •The enemy is easily distracted by items Kraken Up Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The white Peach represents Annie, the owner of the headgear shop, Cooler Heads.
  • The stage and music track represents Moray Towers, a multiplayer stage in Annie's debut game, Splatoon.
  • The Bunny Hood, Lip's Stick, Ramblin' Evil Mushroom items, when used, appear on the players' heads, referencing the headgears sold at Cooler Heads.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support and Shield types and Undamaged Attack ↑ ability reference how headgears sold at Cooler Heads can give players a unique advantageous effect, including increased attack and defense power.
1,034
from the game's files
Jelonzo Inkling Inkling (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)
Shield
2,500 Saffron City (Battlefield form) •Hazard: Poison Floor •The floor is poisonous Seaskape Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The purple and cyan Inklings represent Jelonzo, a jellyfish character with a purple-and-cyan color scheme who can communicate with the Inklings.
  • The stage and music track represents Booyah Base, a mall in Inkopolis in Splatoon which features Jelonzo's shop, Jelly Fresh.
  • The Poison Floor hazard references how real-life jellyfish feature stinging tentacles which contain venom.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type references how Jelonzo sells shirts and jackets which gives players a unique advantageous effect.
  • This spirit's Water/Freezing Resist ↑ ability references how Jelonzo is often seen on dry land and not in water.
1,035
Crustysean
Crusty Sean Inkling Inkling (SSBU)
Grab
3,600 Saffron City •Move Speed ↑
•Item: Food
•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating
•All fighters have increased move speed after a little while
•The enemy is easily distracted by items
Rip Entry Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The yellow Inking represents Crusty Sean, a crustacean who wears shoes with a similar black-and-yellow color scheme.
  • The stage and music track represents Inkopolis Square, an area in Inkopolis in Splatoon 2 which features Sean's food truck, the Crust Bucket.
  • The Food item reference the food and drinks sold at the Crust Bucket, which can be exchanged for tickets.
  • The Move Speed ↑ rule and battle conditions reference how eating the food at the Crust Bucket will give players a different bonus, including raising the chance of increasing run speed on gear.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type and Stats ↑ after Eating ability further reference how the tickets sold at Crust Bucket can give players a different bonus, including increased stats.
1,038
Jelfonzo
Jelfonzo •Clear Squirtle Squirtle (SSBU)
Grab
1,700 Saffron City N/A •The enemy is invisible Don't Slip Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The red Squirtle represents Jelfonzo, a jellyfish with a blue-and-red color scheme.
  • The red Clear Squirtle references how Jelonzo's real-life jellyfish species are so transparent, they appear nearly invisible.
  • The stage and music track represents Galleria, an area in Inkopolis in Splatoon 2 which features Jelfonzo's clothing shop, the Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type and Bunny Hood Equipped ability reference the clothes sold at the Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe, which gives players a unique advantageous effect, including increased speed.
1,039
from the game's files
Bisk Pac-Man Pac-Man (SSBU)
Attack
1,700 Saffron City •Move Speed ↑ •The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power
•The enemy has increased move speed after a little while
Endolphin Surge Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The yellow Pac-Man represents Bisk, a large-eyed shrimp with a yellow color scheme.
  • The stage and music track represents Inkopolis Square, an area in Inkopolis in Splatoon 2 which features Bisk's shop, Shella Fresh.
  • The Move Speed ↑ rule and battle conditions reference how Shella Fresh sells shoes with a variety of abilities, including increased power and increased speed.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type and Foot Attack ↑ ability further reference the shoes sold at Shella Fresh which feature a variety of abilities, including foot-related abilities.
1,040
SSBU spirit Murch.png
Murch Morton Bowser Jr. (SSBU)
Attack
3,700 Saffron City •Attack Power ↑
•Move Speed ↑
•Item: Unira
•The enemy has increased move speed
•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
Inkoming! Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Morton Koopa and the Unira item represent Murch, a sea urchin with a tough personality who features a black-and-white color scheme.
  • The stage and music track represents Inkopolis Square, an area in Inkopolis in Splatoon 2 where Murch can be found on the streets.
  • The Attack Power ↑ and Move Speed ↑ rules Murch's role in the Splatoon series to tweak the player's gear's abilities to use in online battles.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type and Weapon Resist ↑ ability further reference Murch's ability to tweak the abilities of the player's gear, which includes resistance to an opponent's weapons attack.
1,041
SSBU spirit Cap'n Cuttlefish.png
Cap'n Cuttlefish Mii Brawler Mii Brawler (SSBU) (Moveset 1323, Vince's Hat, Skull Kid's Outfit, Low Voice Type 12)
Neutral
3,300 Mushroom Kingdom U (Rock-Candy Mines) •Item: Ray Gun •The enemy's ranged weapons have increased power
•The enemy has increased move speed
Calamari Inkantation
  • The Mii Brawler's costume represents Cap'n Cuttlefish, an old Inkling who serves as the player's guide in the Splatoon series' story modes.
  • The Mii Brawler's Vince's Hat references Cap'n Cuttlefish's white beard and his old captain's hat, while the Skull Kid's Outfit references Cap'n Cuttlefish's ragged clothes.
  • The stage represents Octo Valley, the main hub world of Splatoon's Octo Valley single-player mode taking place in a treacherous valley where Cap'n Cuttlefish serves as the player's guide.
  • The music track represents the musical theme sung by Cap'n Cuttlefish's granddaughters, the Squid Sisters, who plays the music during the final boss battle against DJ Octavio, allowing him to break free.
  • The Mii Brawler starting off with a Ray Gun and the Ray Gun item reference the Splattershot weapons and the shooting gameplay mechanic in the Splatoon series.
1,042
Octoling
Octoling Inkling Team Inkling (SSBU)×4 (75 HP)
Shield
4,000 Midgar (Battlefield form) •Item: Shooting Types Stamina battle
•The enemy favors neutral specials
Octoweaponry
  • The pink Inkling Team represents the Octolings, the Octarian counterparts of the Inklings, specifically the Octarian soldiers encountered as enemies in the Splatoon series' single-player modes.
  • The stage represents the underground locales of Splatoon's Octo Valley mode, which features the Octolings as enemies.
  • The music track represents the musical theme sung by Turquoise October, an Octarian band whom the Octolings belong to as a sub-species.
  • The Shooting Type items and the Inkling's favored Splattershot further references how Octolings in Splatoon only use the Octoshot, the Octoling counterpart of the Splattershot.
1,045
zzapfish
Zapfish Pichu Team Pichu (SSBU)×4
Shield
2,500 Prism Tower (Battlefield form) •Hazard: Zap Floor •The floor is electrified Octoweaponry Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Spiky Pichu represents the Zapfish, a small electrical fish who features a black-and-yellow color scheme.
  • The Spiky Pichu Team references the many Zapfish that are found at the end of each level in the Splatoon series' single-player modes.
  • The stage and music track represents the Inkopolis Tower, the location in the Splatoon series where the Zapfish are used as Inkopolis's main power source, who were kidnapped and stolen by the Octarians.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references how each Zapfish is covered with a barrier and must be burst before it can be rescued.
  • This spirit's Electric Attack ↑ ability references how the Zapfish produce a powerful electrical current.
  • In World of Light, defeating the Great Zapfish's spirit in the Power Plant map in the Light Realm is required to obtain this spirit, referencing the player's goal in the Splatoon series' Hero Modes to rescue the Zapfish from captivity at the end of each level.
1,046
Great Zapfish
Great Zapfish •Giant Pikachu Pikachu (SSBU)
Shield
9,800 Prism Tower (Ω form) •Hazard: Zap Floor •The floor is electrified
•The enemy's electric attacks have increased power
•The enemy is giant
Splattack! (Remix) Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The Giant Pikachu represents the Great Zapfish, the larger variety of the regular Zapfish.
  • The stage and music track represents the Inkopolis Tower, the location in the Splatoon series where the Zapfish are used as Inkopolis's main power source.
  • The Zap Floor hazard and second battle condition reference how the Great Zapfish produces a electrical current powerful enough to power Inkopolis.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references how the player must defeat DJ Octavio to rescue the Great Zapfish, as well as the barrier surrounding smaller Zapfish.
  • This spirit's Giant rule references how the Great Zapfish is an older, massive variant of the smaller Zapfish.
  • In World of Light, defeating the Great Zapfish's spirit is required to power up the Power Plant map in the Light Realm, referencing the end of Splatoon series' Hero Modes where the player must rescue the Great Zapfish in order to restore power to Inkopolis.
1,047
Octoling girl and boy
Octoling Girl & Octoling Boy Inkling Inkling (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)
Attack
9,400 Midgar (hazards off) N/A •The enemy's special moves have increased power Undertow
  • The pink and indigo Inklings each represent the Octoling Girl and the Octoling Boy, the main playable characters of Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion who are also known as Agent 8.
  • The pink Inkling features the same pink-colored ink as Agent 8, while the indigo Inkling wears an Octo Tee and Octo Boots.
  • The stage represents the underground locales of Splatoon's Octo Valley mode, which features Agent 8 as an enemy.
  • The stage and music track represent the Abandoned Station, the first level of Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion which takes place at an abandoned subway train station.
  • The battle condition references how the Octoling Girl/Boy is the Octarian counterpart of the Inklings, both of whom share a similar moveset.
1,048
from the game's files
Octoling Octopus Greninja Team Greninja (SSBU)×4
Shield
3,900 Moray Towers N/A •Timed battle (2:00) Octoweaponry Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The smaller-than-normal pink Greninja Team represent the pink Octoling Octopus, the octopus form of the Octolings who use liquid-based attacks.
  • The stage represents Moray Towers, a multiplayer stage appearing in the Octoling Octopus's debut game, Splatoon , which features the Octoling Octopus' pink-colored ink.
  • The music track represents the musical theme sung by Turquoise October, an Octarian band whom the Octolings belong to as a sub-species.
  • The timed battle condition references the Turf Wars where the opposing teams must cover the majority of the battlefield with their color-coded ink before the timer runs out.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Ray Gun Equipped ability references the shooting gameplay mechanic in the Splatoon series.
  • In World of Light, the Octoling Octopus spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while the Starly spirit is featured across from it on Dharkon's side, referencing how both characters are pink-colored sea creatures.
  • Despite the spirit's artwork is that of playable Octolings introduced in Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, the stage and music track references enemy Octolings' octopus form introduced in Splatoon, which looks significantly different from playable Octolings' octopus form.
1,515
SSBU spirit Deep Cut.png
Deep Cut Inkling Inkling (SSBU)
Inkling Inkling (SSBU)
Grab
9,200 Moray Towers •Assist Trophy Enemies (Squid Sisters) •Hostile assist trophies will appear
•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Kyogre)
Calamari Inkantation *The two Inklings colored yellow and purple reference the respective colorations of Frye and Shiver, the Inkling and Octoling members of Deep Cut.
  • Kyogre's appearance references Big Man, as Kyogre's appearance resembles that of a manta ray.
  • The appearance of the Squid Sisters references how Deep Cut is Splatoon 3's iteration of an in-universe idol band that gives news updates to the player, after both the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook.

Series Order

Number Name Series
1,025 Inkling (Girl) Splatoon Series
1,026 Inkling (Boy)
1,027 Inkling Squid
1,028 Judd
1,029 Li'l Judd
1,030 Squid Sisters
1,031 Off the Hook
1,032 Sheldon
1,033 Annie
1,034 Jelonzo
1,035 Crusty Sean
1,036 Spyke
1,037 Flow
1,038 Jelfonzo
1,039 Bisk
1,040 Murch
1,041 Cap'n Cuttlefish
1,042 Octoling
1,043 DJ Octavio
1,044 Octobot King
1,045 Zapfish
1,046 Great Zapfish
1,047 Octoling Girl & Octoling Boy
1,048 Octoling Octopus
1,049 Super Sea Snail
1,515 Deep Cut

Trivia

  • The Octobot King is the first spirit to reuse artwork from another spirit, that being the spirit's unenhanced form, DJ Octavio.