The requirements in order to summon Phosphora's Spirit.
Summon is an option within the Collection tab of the Spirits single-player mode that allows players to summon certain spirits with cores obtained by sending spirits home in the Dismiss menu. Some spirits are only obtainable through this method, meaning the only way to collect the total number of spirits is to summon some of them. Previously summoned spirits may later appear on the Spirit Board, and others can be encountered in World of Light without needing to summon them first. There are 133 summonable spirits, 91 of them are summon-exclusive, and of which, 15 of them can appear on the Spirit Board after the first summon.
Each spirit has a certain amount of cores and SP required in order to summon it. Often, the type of cores needs to be specifically from a certain spirit. For example, summoning a Paper Mario spirit consumes a Cut Man spirit and Cardboard Box spirit, along with any Neutral type spirit.
The player may also directly use spirits in summoning, rather than dismissing them first and then summoning. The game will automatically dismiss the chosen spirits (gaining SP for the dismissal) and use those cores for summoning.
List of spirits that can be summoned
Below is a list of spirits that can be summoned within this menu, listed by spirit number, along with the cost of SP and cores for each summon, and if they're summon-exclusive or not.
Gold Mario is the rare, golden metallic power-up form of Mario, similar to how Metal Mario is the rare metallic power-up form of Mario.
Gold Mario requires Mario to collect the Super Mushroom before collecting the Gold Flower.
Gold Mario can be obtained by grabbing the Gold Flower and can throw golden fireballs, similar to how the Fire Flower allows Mario to throw fireballs.
Other trivia:
This spirit's Support type references how the Gold Mario power-up helps Mario obtain coins in New Super Mario Bros. 2.
This spirit's Support and Super Armor ability reference how the gold power-up in the Golden Plains stage in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS will allow the player to receive super armor, which prevents them from flinching or receiving knockback damage.
This spirit's obtainability through summoning further references how Gold Mario can be obtained with the Gold Flower.
Birdo and Starly are both female characters with a pink color scheme who wears a red bow on their heads.
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This spirit's Grab type references Birdo's boss battle in Super Mario Bros. 2 where the player can grab the eggs shot out by Birdo and throw them back at her.
King Bob-omb and the Shake King are both enemy kings who will grab the player, but can be damaged from behind during their boss battles.
King Bob-omb is the leader of the Bob-ombs, who uses them as weapons in his boss battle against any player (except for Mario) in Super Mario 64 DS.
Other trivia:
This spirit's Strong Throw ability references King Bob-omb's boss battle in Super Mario 64 which involves him either throwing or getting thrown by the player.
The Sprixie Princess and Wanda are both female fairy characters who support Mario and his friends.
The Sprixie Princesses and Princess Shokora are both princesses who serve as damsels-in-distress in their respective debut games.
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This spirit's Support type references the Sprixie Princesses' role in Super Mario 3D World by building Clear Pipes to the next world for Mario and friends.
This spirit's Fairy Bottle Equipped ability references how the Sprixie Princesses are fairy-like princesses who were trapped inside glass bottles by Bowser.
Cappy and Ezlo (in his cursed state) are both sentient hats who serve as the companions of the main playable characters in their respective game debuts.
Cappy and Boo Mario are both ghost-like characters in the Mario series who can float in midair and feature a white color scheme.
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This spirit's Support type references Cappy's role in Super Mario Odyssey by aiding Mario in his quest to rescue Princess Peach and his sister, Tiara.
This spirit's Strong Throw ability references how Mario can throw Cappy around like a boomerang weapon in Odyssey.
Link and the Mach Rider are both protagonists of their respective games who are depicted riding their motorbikes in their respective spirits' artwork.
The Master Cycle and City Tripper are both two-wheeled vehicles that are the signature karts of characters featured as downloadable content in Mario Kart 8.
The Master Cycle and Excitebike are both racing motorbikes that can be driven at high speeds.
The Attack type core likely references City Tripper's spirit ability: Undamaged Attack & Speed ↑.
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This spirit's Grab type references the green color scheme of Link's outfit in this spirit's artwork.
This spirit's Speed ↑ ability references the Master Cycle's strong speed stat.
The required summoning cores reference the real-life means of making Paper Mario: scissors (represented by Cut Man, who has a giant pair of scissors on his head) and the material to cut it with (represented by the Cardboard Box).
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This spirit's Water Weakness ability references Paper Mario's inability to swim in earlier Paper Mario games, and paper's general weakness to water.
Mallow and Prince Peasley are both princes in a Mario role-playing game who joins up with Mario to prevent a villainess from conquering their home kingdoms.
Mallow and Kracko are both sentient cloud characters who use lightning-based attacks in battle.
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This spirit's Support type references Mallow's role in aiding Mario in his quest to defeat Smithy in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
This spirit's Trade-Off Attacks ↑ ability references how Mallow is not physically strong, but makes up for it with his magical attacks.
Geno and Drake Redcrest are both inanimate toys that were brought to life and support their debut game's main playable character.
Geno's true form is a sentient star who features a star when performing a special move during battle, similar to the Super Star.
The two Attack type cores reference Geno's high attack stats and usage of powerful attacks during battle in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
The Neutral type core references how Geno is initially an inanimate, lifeless doll prior to being brought to life.
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This spirit is obtainable through summoning, referencing how Geno is summoned to the Mushroom Kingdom to retrieve the Star Pieces and restore the wishes to the world in Legend of the Seven Stars.
Professor Elvin Gadd is the inventor of the Poltergust 5000 and F.L.U.D.D.
Other trivia:
This spirit's Support type references Professor Elvin Gadd's role by aiding Luigi throughout the Luigi's Mansion series.
This spirit's Energy Shot Attack/Resistance ↑ ability references how Professor Elvin Gadd creates more powerful versions of the Poltergust in the Luigi's Mansion series.
Epona and Rapidash are both equine characters who serve as the rideable steeds of their respective game's protagonist who can boost their speed.
Epona is raised by Malon in their debut game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Other trivia:
This spirit's Support type references Epona's role in the The Legend of Zelda series as Link's rideable steed.
This spirit's Undamaged Attack & Speed ↑ ability references how riding Epona in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask can allow Link to boost Epona’s speed, defeat enemies by ramming into them, and not get hurt by their attacks.
This spirit's obtainability through summoning references how Link can summon Epona using Epona's Song in The Legend of Zelda series.
Fierce Deity Link and Deku Link are both mask transformations used by Link in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
Fierce Deity Link, Deku Link, and the Happy Mask Salesman all appear in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask; also, The Happy Mask Salesman has a strong connection to the masks that Link uses (both in acquiring and personally).
Kirby's Ultra Sword form uses a giant, powerful sword, similar to Fierce Deity Link's usage of the giant, powerful Fierce Deity Sword.
The Attack type core references how Fierce Deity Link is the strongest of Young Link's Mask transformations, whose raw power is incorporated in his Fierce Deity Sword, which can be used to easily defeat the bosses in Majora's Mask.
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This spirit's Attack type and Sword Attack ↑ ability further references Fierce Deity Link's raw attack power, which is incorporated in his Fierce Deity sword.
This spirit's obtainability through summoning references how the Fierce Deity Link transformation can be obtained by trading in twenty non-transformational Masks with the Moon children for the Fierce Deity Mask.
Tingle and Balloon Fighter both fly using a balloon attached to their backs; also, Tingle stars in a remake of Balloon Fight titled Tingle's Balloon Fight DS.
Tingle is the self-proclaimed reincarnation of a fairy, represented by fairy inside the Fairy Bottle; also, both characters appear in The Legend of Zelda series.
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This spirit's Support type references Tingle's role in The Legend of Zelda series by providing Link with maps of the areas in his game appearances.
This spirit's Slumber Immunity ability references how Tingle is often found awake during the day-and-night cycles in his game appearances.
Fi and Serena are both associated with goddesses, with the former being created by the Goddess, Hylia, and the latter being a goddess.
Aegislash is the "Royal Sword Pokémon", who is a sentient sword and part Ghost-type, referencing how Fi is a sword spirit.
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This spirit's Support and Shield types and obtainability through summoning reference how Fi is summoned to aid Link on his quest to search for and rescue Zelda after their separation in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
This spirit's Neutral Special ↑ ability references how Link's Sword attacks in The Legend of Zelda series can be performed by using the B button, which is used as the player's neutral special in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Demise is the true form of his sealed form, The Imprisoned, and is the master of his servant and sentient weapon, Ghirahim.
Other trivia:
This spirit's Shield type references how Demise will guard himself against most of Link's attacks during his boss battle in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
This spirit's obtainability through summoning references how Demise was summoned by Ghirahim by sacrificing most of Zelda's life force in SKyward Sword.
Yuga and Vince are both painters who carry around a paintbrush.
Yuga and Gharnef are both evil sorcerers who sought to awaken a powerful, demonic entity for their evil plans.
The Neutral core references Yuga's status as an ally to Princess Hilda and later enemy in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
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This spirit's obtainability through summoning references how Yuga summoned Ganon by using the power of the Seven Sages' descendants in A Link Between Worlds.
The Super Happy Tree and Whispy Woods are both large trees that feature a facial design.
The Bonus Fruit is a bunch of different fruit appearing in PAC-MAN, similar to the fruit grown on the Super Happy Tree.
The Support cores reference how the Super Happy Tree's fruit have the ability to replenish Yoshi's health.
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This spirit's Invincibility After Eating ability references the Heart Fruit, which grants Yoshi temporary invincibility after he eats it in Yoshi's Story.
The Support core references how Slippy is a member of the Star Fox team.
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This spirit's Made of Metal ability references how Slippy is a member of Team Star Fox who works as a mechanic, inventing new vehicular crafts for the team.
The required summoning cores reference how the Great Fox carries the Landmaster and the Arwing.
The Support core references how the Great Fox is the flying base of operations of Team Star Fox.
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This spirit's Metal Killer ability references how the Great Fox's weapons systems aided Team Star Fox in their missions, including using its twin lasers designed to severely damage massive battleships.
Jirachi and the required summoning cores all share a "star" theme.
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This spirit's Support type and Fast Final Smash Meter ability references Jirachi's ability to grant wishes, including the player's wish to quickly perform a Final Smash.
This spirit's obtainability through summoning references Jirachi's Pokédex entry where singing with a pure voice will cause it to awaken from its slumber.
The required summoning cores reference how Hector is the father of Lilina.
The two Support cores reference the other two main Lord characters from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade: Eliwood and Lyn.
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This spirit's Unflinching Charged Smashes ability references Hector's high attack and defense stats among the three main characters of The Blazing Blade.
The Reaper & Reapettes and the required summoning cores are based on the Grim Reaper.
The Reaper and Death both wield a powerful scythe.
The Reapettes and the Grim Leecher are both miniature versions of the Grim Reaper.
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This spirit's Side Special ↑ ability references the Reaper's ability to perform dash attacks, whereas the side specials in the Super Smash Bros. series enables most characters to perform dash attacks.
Eggplant Wizard wields a magical staff, represented by Goligan, a sentient magical staff.
Eggplant Wizard and the Eggplant are both sentient eggplants.
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This spirit's KO Heals Damage ability references how Pit can recover from his eggplant curse via hospitals in Kid Icarus or the Effect Recovery Power in Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Tails and Andy are both young, highly skilled mechanics.
Tails and Vulpix are both multi-tailed foxes.
The Support core references Tails' role as Sonic's sidekick and friend, who aids him in his adventures.
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This spirit's Up Special ↑ ability references Tails' flying ability, whereas the up special enables most of the playable characters in the Super Smash Bros. series to fly.
Sonic the Werehog and Togedemaru are both hedgehogs.
Sonic the Werehog is the nightly, beast-like transformation of Sonic, represented by the Werewolf.
Other trivia:
This spirit's Support type references how Sonic's Werehog form helped him defeat Dr. Eggman and Dark Gaia in Sonic Unleashed.
This spirit's Physical Attack ↑ ability reference Sonic's increased physical strength while in Werehog form.
This spirit's obtainability through summoning references how Sonic was first forcibly transformed into his Werehog form by Dr. Eggman in Sonic Unleashed.
The Plasm Wraith and the required summoning cores all share an aquatic body in their design.
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This spirit's Neutral type references how the Plasm Wraith was initially friendly towards Olimar, but became aggressive when he attempted to leave in Pikmin 3.
This spirit's Speed ↓ ability references the Plasm Wraith's slow mobility.
Mother Fairy and the required summoning cores are all fairies.
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This spirit's Support type and Critical-Health Stats ↑ ↑ references how Mother Fairy shares the fairy's theme of healing in the Super Smash Bros. series.
E. Honda and the Sumo Brothers are sumo wrestlers.
E. Honda and Piston Hondo are both Japanese fighting game characters who share a surname, as Piston Hondo was originally named Piston Honda in the original Punch-Out!! game.
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This spirit's Strong Throw ability references E. Honda's signature throwing moves, the Oicho Throw and the Smashing Oak Tree Throw.
Madama Butterfly's fists are summoned by Bayonetta, represented by Shanoa, a witch who can summmon fists to augment her attacks.
Madama Butterfly and Aparoids both feature insectoid designs.
The Neutral type core references Madama Butterfly's pact with Bayonetta where she must defeat the angels of Paradiso, but will drag Bayonetta's soul to Inferno should she receive a game over.
The Support core references how Madama Butterfly assists Bayonetta by using her limbs to attack.
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This spirit's Poison Heals ability references how summoning an Infernal Demon like Madama Butterfly during Umbran Climax can slowly regenerate an Umbra Witch's health.
This spirit's obtainability through summoning references how Bayonetta can summon Madama Butterfly through her Wicked Weaves while attacking or performing an Infernal Climax.
The Squid Sisters and Blooper are all squid characters.
The Squid Sisters and Meloetta (in its Aria Forme) are all female characters who specializes in singing.
The Squid Sisters and the Ouendan Cheerleaders are both groups of people who are associated with cheering, as the Squid Sisters cheer for the Inklings during SplatFest.
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This spirit's Support type references the Squid Sister's roles as the player's mentors in Splatoon's Hero Mode after Cap'n Cuttlefish is kidnapped.
This spirit's Support type and Fast Final Smash Meter ability reference how Callie and Marie support their own team during Splatfests.
Flow and the required summoning cores are all characters who work in/owns shops that sells clothing.
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This spirit's Support type and Back Shield Equipped ability reference how Flow is the owner of Headspace, which sells accessories with unique abilities.
The Dark Emperor and its required summoning cores are all main antagonists who can float in their respective game appearances.
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This spirit's Shield type references how the Dark Emperor is one of the most powerful enemies in Find Mii II and does not flinch when attacked on the Find Mii stage.
The required summoning cores are the different forms Master Core takes during the boss battles during Super Smash Bros. 4's Classic Mode on intensities of 5.0 or higher.
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This spirit's Neutral type references how the different types of Master Core's required summoning cores balance each other out.
This spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability references how Master Core becomes weak and defenseless in Super Smash Bros. 4.
This spirit's obtainability through summoning references how Master Core is revealed after defeating Master Giant, Master Beast, and/or Master Edges in that order.