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List of spirits (Metroid series)

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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 Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Origin Game Acquisition
270
SSBU spirit Fusion Suit.png
Fusion Suit
Neutral
★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Dark Suit.png
Dark Suit
Shield
★★ ⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Light Suit.png
Light Suit
Shield
★★★★ ⬡⬡ 4,840 12,103 1,810 4,526 2,399 5,999 Healing Shield Metroid Prime 2: Echoes •Enhance the Dark Suit spirit
274
SSBU spirit Young Samus.png
Young Samus
Neutral
★★ ⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Geemer.png
Geemer
Shield
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
SSBU spirit Mother Brain.png
Mother Brain
Shield
★★★ 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
SSBU spirit Mother Brain (2nd Form).png
Mother Brain (2nd Form)
Shield
★★★★ 4,746 11,863 2,121 5,302 2,079 5,197 Giant Super Metroid •Enhance the Mother Brain spirit
281
SSBU spirit Queen Metroid.png
Queen Metroid
Grab
★★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Zebesian.png
Zebesian
Neutral
★★ ⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit X Parasite.png
X Parasite
Attack
⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Nightmare.png
Nightmare
Attack
★★★ ⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Mecha Ridley.png
Mecha Ridley
Shield
★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Adam Malkovich.png
Adam Malkovich
Shield
⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Omega Ridley.png
Omega Ridley
Attack
★★★★ ⬡⬡ 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
SSBU spirit Trace.png
Trace
Attack
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
SSBU spirit Mech.png
Mech
Neutral
⬡⬡ 848 4,244 400 2,002 400 2,002 Weight ↑ Metroid Prime: Federation Force •Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 500SP
1,497
SSBU spirit Samus (Metroid Dread).png
Samus (Metroid Dread)
Shield
★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 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 figure from the Metroid series (since Version 13.0.1)
1,498
SSBU spirit E.M.M.I..png
E.M.M.I.
Attack
★★★ ⬡⬡ 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 figure from the Metroid series (since Version 13.0.1)

Support Spirits

No. Image Name Class Cost Ability Origin Game Acquisition
269
SSBU spirit Gravity Suit.png
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
SSBU spirit Phazon Suit.png
Phazon Suit ★★★ ⬢⬢ Poison Immunity Metroid Prime •Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 4000SP
276
SSBU spirit Chozo Statue.png
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
SSBU spirit Metroid.png
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 figure from the Metroid series
280
SSBU spirit Gunship.png
Gunship ★★ ⬢⬢ Energy Shot Attack/Resistance ↑ Metroid II: Return of Samus
(Artwork: Super Metroid)
•Purchase at Funky Kong's Shack for 1000SP
284
SSBU spirit Phantoon.png
Phantoon ★★ ⬢⬢ Sticky-Floor Immunity Super Metroid •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
289
SSBU spirit Little Birdie.png
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
SSBU spirit Diggernaut.png
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
SSBU spirit Parasite Queen.png
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
SSBU spirit Kanden.png
Kanden Electric Resist ↑ Metroid Prime Hunters •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
295
SSBU spirit Gandrayda.png
Gandrayda Electric Attack ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
1,499
SSBU spirit Chozo Soldier.png
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
SSBU spirit Kraid.png
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
SSBU spirit Samus.png
Samus SSBU.png
Samus Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid: Samus Returns)
•Complete Classic Mode with Samus
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G
265
SSBU spirit Dark Samus.png
Dark Samus SSBU.png
Dark Samus Metroid Prime 2: Echoes •Complete Classic Mode with Dark Samus
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Dark Samus)
266
SSBU spirit Zero Suit Samus.png
Zero Suit Samus SSBU.png
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
SSBU spirit Ridley.png
Ridley SSBU.png
Ridley Metroid
(Artwork: Metroid: Zero Mission)
•Complete Classic Mode with Ridley
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Ridley)
268
SSBU spirit Meta Ridley.png
Ridley-Alt1 SSBU.png
Meta Ridley Metroid Prime •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Ridley)

Spirit Battles

Spirit Battle parameters Inspiration
No. Image Name Enemy Fighter(s) Type Power Stage Rules Conditions Music
269
SSBU spirit Gravity Suit.png
Gravity Suit Samus Samus (SSBU)
Shield
3,800 Castle Siege (Underground Cavern) •Hazard: High Gravity •Your jumping power decreases Sector 1 Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Samus's purple costume is based on the Gravity suit, the purple-colored upgrade of Samus's Power Suit.
  • The stage's background features magma, referencing the Gravity Suit's ability to protect the user from lava damage.
  • The music track is based on Sector 1, a lava-filled area in Metroid Fusion which can be explored using the Gravity Suit.
  • The High Gravity hazard and the battle condition references the Gravity Suit's ability to grant the user immunity to high gravity.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type and Lava-Floor Resist ability further reference the Gravity Suit's resistance to lava damage.
274
SSBU spirit Young Samus.png
Young Samus Zero Suit Samus Zero Suit Samus (SSBU)
Snake Snake (SSBU)
Neutral
3,400 Frigate Orpheon N/A •The enemy falls slowly Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • Zero Suit Samus's orange Casual Outfit represents her younger self, who wears an orange shirt underneath her military jacket.
  • The white Snake minion represents Adam Malkovich, Young Samus' commanding officer in the Galactic Federation Army, who wears a white uniform.
  • The stage represents the BOTTLE SHIP, a Space Pirate-infested spaceship where Samus reunites with Adam Malkovich in Metroid: Other M.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shooting Items Power ↑ ability references Samus's usage of blaster and Beam weapons in the Metroid series.
  • In World of Light, the Young Samus spirit on Galeem's side of the Final Battle map matches with the Little Birdie spirit on Dharkon's side; both characters are the younger forms of Samus and Ridley appearing in Metroid: Other M.
275
SSBU spirit Geemer.png
Geemer Ivysaur Ivysaur (SSBU)
Shield
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:
  • The yellow Ivysaur and the Unira item represent the Geemer, a yellow quadruped enemy who features extendable spines.
  • The stage and music track represent Brinstar, an area in Metroid, which first features the Geemer as an enemy.
  • The Sticky Floor hazard references the Geemer's ability to crawl on walls and ceilings in the Meroid series.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references the protective nature of the Geemer's spines.
  • This spirit's Jump ↓ ability references how the Geemers are often seen crawling on walls and ceilings in the Metroid series.
276
SSBU spirit Chozo Statue.png
Chozo Statue Samus Samus (SSBU)
Grab
3,600 Brinstar •Item: Screw Attack •The enemy starts the battle with a Screw Attack
•The enemy favors special moves
Brinstar Depths (Melee) Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The brown Samus represents the Chozo Statue, a light brown metallic humanoid statue, which appears as the background character.
  • The music track features a remix of "Silence", which plays when Samus discovers a room containing a Chozo Statue in Metroid.
  • Samus starting off with a Screw Attack and favored special moves reference the item upgrades provided by the Chozo Statues in the Metroid series.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type and Shooting Attack ↑ ability reference the Chozo Statue's role by providing Samus with upgrades for her Power Suit, including her Beam weapons.
  • This spirit's Grab type references how the Chozo Statue is often depicted holding the Power Suits items in the Metroid series.
277
SSBU spirit Metroid.png
Metroid Ridley Ridley (SSBU)
Grab
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 green-and-red Ridley represents the Metroid larva, a green-and-red enemy, who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
  • The stage represents Brinstar, an area on planet Zebes where the Space Pirates plotted to use the titular species as bioweapons in Metroid.
  • The Sticky Floor hazard and the battle conditions reference the Metroid's ability to slow their prey down and absorb their life energy through physical contact.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Support type references the Baby Metroid's role by helping Samus destroy Mother Brain in Super Metroid.
  • This spirit's Grab type and KOs Heal Damage ability further reference the Metroid's ability to latch onto their prey and absorb their life energy.
  • 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
SSBU spirit Mother Brain.png
Mother Brain Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU)
Shield
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:
  • The red Dark Samus represents Mother Brain, the red-colored archenemy of Samus, who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
  • The stage represents Tourian, an area with lava-filled pits and a dark background, which features Mother Brain's boss battle in Metroid.
  • The music track is based on the escape sequence theme song that plays immediately after defeating Mother Brain in Metroid.
  • Dark Samus's favored Charge Shot and the Energy Output ↑ rule reference Mother Brain's Brain Blast in Metroid: Zero Mission, where she will fire a charged laser blast from her eye.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references Mother Brain's Control Capsule, which protects Mother Brain from most attacks.
  • In World of Light, the Mother Brain spirit on Dharkon's side of the Final Battle map matches with the EVE spirit on Galeem's side; both characters are artificial intelligences.
281
SSBU spirit Queen Metroid.png
Queen Metroid King K. Rool King K. Rool (SSBU) (180 HP)
Grab
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:
  • The brown King K. Rool represents the Queen Metroid, a greenish-brown fanged reptile who features a royal title and serves as a final boss.
  • The stage represents the Queen Metroid's nest in Area 8, the final area in Metroid: Samus Returns, which takes in an organic cavern with green glowing liquid.
  • The music track is based on the boss battle theme song of the Zeta Metroid, an earlier stage of Metroid's life cycle featured in Samus Returns.
  • The Giant and Attack Power ↑ rules reference how the Queen Metroid is the largest and most powerful stage in the Metroid species' natural life cycle.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Grab type references the Queen Metroid's ability to drain her victim's 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
SSBU spirit Zebesian.png
Zebesian Dark Samus Team Dark Samus (SSBU)×4
Neutral
3,900 Brinstar N/A •The enemy's neutral special has increased power Brinstar (Melee) Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The purple Dark Samus represents the Zebesian, a dark-colored humanoid enemy who appears in groups.
  • The stage and music track represents Brinstar, an area in Super Metroid, which first features the Zebesian as an enemy.
  • Dark Samus's Charge Shot and the battle condition reference the Zebesian's ability to attack by firing lasers from their claws.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability further references the Zebesian's ability to attack by using their claws.
283
SSBU spirit Kraid.png
Kraid •Giant King K. Rool King K. Rool (SSBU) (280 HP)
Neutral
10,000 Brinstar Depths (Ω form) •Jump Power ↓
•Move Speed ↓
Stamina battle
•The enemy is giant
Brinstar Depths (Melee)
  • The blue Giant King K. Rool and the rules represent Kraid, a giant reptilian antagonist who features slow, lumbering movements and the inability to jump.
  • The stage and music track represent Kraid's Lair, an area below Brinstar, which features Kraid's boss battle in Metroid.
284
SSBU spirit Phantoon.png
Phantoon •Clear Inkling Inkling (SSBU)
Shield
3,500 Frigate Orpheon •Item: Hothead •The enemy is invisible Lockdown Battle Theme Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The yellow Clear Inkling represents Phantoon, a large, yellow, squid-like boss who features the ability to turn transparent.
  • The stage represents the Wrecked Ship, a ruined spaceship, which features Phantoon's boss battle in Super Metroid.
  • The music track is based on the miniboss battle theme of Metroid: Other M, which features Phantoon as the secret final boss.
  • The Hothead item references Phantoon's Phantom Eyes attack, which allows it to attack by using eyeballs covered in flames.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Shield type references how Phantoon can become intangible and invulnerable 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
SSBU spirit X Parasite.png
X Parasite Kirby Team Kirby (SSBU)×10
Attack
2,100 Lylat Cruise N/A •The enemy favors neutral specials
•Defeat an army of fighters
Sector 1 Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The yellow Kirby's favored Inhale represent the X Parasite, a yellow blob-like enemy who can absorb their victims and copy their appearances and abilities.
  • The stage references the beginning of Metroid Fusion where the X Parasites infect Samus's body while flying her Gunship, causing her to crash into an asteroid field.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit is featured at Beedle's Tent, which sells spirits related to living creatures, including the X Parasites.
287
SSBU spirit Mecha Ridley.png
Mecha Ridley •Giant Ridley Ridley (SSBU) (140 HP)
Shield
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 grey Giant Meta Ridley and the music track represent Mecha Ridley, the giant, robotic version of Ridley who features a silver color scheme.
  • The Move Speed ↓ rule references how Mecha Ridley is missing its walking and flying units, causing its movements to become hindered.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability further references how Mecha Ridley is an incomplete robot, making it appear as a weaker robotic version of Ridley.
288
SSBU spirit Adam Malkovich.png
Adam Malkovich Snake Snake (SSBU)
Zero Suit Samus Zero Suit Samus (SSBU)
Shield
1,600 Shadow Moses Island N/A •Defeat the main fighter to win Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
  • The white Snake represents Adam Malkovich, a military leader of the Galactic Federation Army who wears a white uniform.
  • The white Zero Suit Samus minion represents her younger self, who served in the Galactic Federation Army under Adam Malkovich's command.
  • The stage represents the interior of the BOTTLE SHIP where Samus reunites with Adam Malkovich in Metroid: Other M.
289
SSBU spirit Little Birdie.png
Little Birdie •Tiny Ridley Ridley (SSBU)
Shield
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 yellow Tiny Ridley and the music tack represent Little Birdie, the cloned larval stage of Ridley with yellow fur.
  • The stage represents the Breeding Room, a forest-like room of the Biosphere where Samus first encounters Little Birdie in Metroid: Other M.
  • The rules reference Little Birdie's life cycle, where he would grow into his adolescent Mystery Creature stage, and eventually grow up into Ridley.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Stats ↑ after Eating ability references Little Birdie's voracious appetite, which enables his growth cycle into his dangerous older stages.
  • In World of Light, the Little Birdie spirit on Dharkon's side of the Final Battle map matches with the Young Samus spirit on Galeem's side; both characters are the younger forms of Ridley and Samus appearing in Metroid: Other M.
290
SSBU spirit Diggernaut.png
Diggernaut •Giant R.O.B. R.O.B. (SSBU)
Attack
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 yellow Giant R.O.B. starting off with a Drill represents the Diggernaut, a giant yellow mining robot equipped with drills and laser-shooting eyes.
  • The stage and music track represent Area 4, a crystalline underground area where Diggernaut pursues Samus in Metroid: Samus Returns.

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 located in the Badlands area in the Light Realm, with large bones and an excavated hole, referencing Area 6, an underground area in Samus Returns, which features Diggernaut's boss battle.
291
SSBU spirit Omega Ridley.png
Omega Ridley •Metal Ridley Ridley (SSBU) (180 HP)
Attack
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 and the music track represent Omega Ridley, the stronger form of Meta Ridley infused with Phazon-enhanced armor-skin.
  • The Curry-Filled rule references Omega Ridley's Kinetic Breath Weapon attack, which allows him to breathe a powerful stream of fiery plasma.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type references how Omega Ridley is the strongest form of Meta Ridley after being infused and empowered by Phazon.
  • This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Omega Ridley remains mostly stationary during his boss battle in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
292
SSBU spirit Parasite Queen.png
Parasite Queen •Giant Ridley Ridley (SSBU)
Attack
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 blue Giant Ridley represents the Parasite Queen, a giant alien boss with reptilian features, who appears as the background character.
  • The stage and music track represent the Frigate Orpheon's Reactor Core in Metroid Prime, which features the Parasite Queen's boss battle.
  • The Attack Power ↑ rule references how the Parasite Queen is the powerful Phazon-enhanced form of the regular Parasite enemy.
  • The second battle condition references the Frigate Orpheon's Reactor Core shields, which can protect the Parasite Queen uses to protect herself in Metroid Prime.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type further references how the Parasite Queen is the powerful Phazon-enhanced form of the regular Parasite enemy.
  • This spirit's Screen-Flip Immunity ability references the Frigate Orpheon stage in the Super Smash Bros. series, which will occasionally flip upside down.
  • In World of Light, the Parasite Queen spirit is located in the Base map, referencing how the Parasite Queen was created in the Space Pirates' base in the Frigate Orpheon.
293
SSBU spirit Kanden.png
Kanden Samus Samus (SSBU)
Attack
1,700 Brinstar •Item: Motion-Sensor Bomb •The enemy is easily distracted by items Psycho Bits Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The green-and-yellow Samus represents Kanden, an intergalactic bounty hunter who features a yellow color scheme.
  • The Motion-Sensor Bomb item references the Larva Bomb, the explosive segments of Kanden's Alt-Form, Stinglarva.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Electric Resist ↑ ability references how Kanden's body is covered in an electromagnetic field.
294
SSBU spirit Trace.png
Trace Samus Samus (SSBU)
Attack
1,900 Norfair (Battlefield form) •Invisibility •The enemy is invisible Psycho Bits Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The pink Samus represents Trace, an intergalactic bounty hunter who features a red color scheme.
  • The stage represents Alinos, a volcanic planet which can feature Trace as a random boss 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, the Trace spirit is located on a burning planet in the outer space area in the Light Realm, further referencing the volcanic planet Alinos from Metroid Prime Hunters.
295
SSBU spirit Gandrayda.png
Gandrayda Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU)
Pikachu Pikachu (SSBU)
Attack
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's purple costume is based on Gandrayda, a purple female humanoid alien who is absorbed by Dark Samus.
  • The blue Pikachu minion references Gandrayda's electrical powers and usage of electrical attacks.
  • The stage represents the Proving Grounds, the area within the Pirate Research in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, which features Gandrayda's boss battle.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Electrical Attack ↑ ability further references Gandrayda's electrical powers and usage of electrical attacks.
1,497
SSBU spirit Samus (Metroid Dread).png
Samus (Metroid Dread) Samus Samus (SSBU)
Shield
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:
  • The blue Samus is based on her appearance in Metroid Dread, who wears a Power Suit with a blue color scheme.
  • The stage represents the planet ZDR, the main setting of Metroid Dread, which features research facilities and laboratories similar to the Frigate Orpheon.
  • The Metroid Assist Trophy enemy references how Samus possesses the Metroid's DNA after the events of Metroid Fusion, which serves as the prequel to Metroid Dread

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 Beam weapons with power-ups in Metroid Dread.
1,498
SSBU spirit E.M.M.I..png
E.M.M.I. •Giant R.O.B. R.O.B. (SSBU) (INT)/R.O.B. (SSBU) (JP/CH/KR) (20 HP)
Attack
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 grey/default Giant R.O.B. represents E.M.M.I., a giant white robot with an acronymic name.
  • The music track is based on the miniboss battle theme from Metroid: Other M, referencing the E.M.M.I.'s status as minibosses in Metroid Dread.
  • The rules reference the E.M.M.I.'s invulnerability against Samus's normal weapons, and their ability to quickly pursue and kill Samus if they spot her.
  • The fighters starting off with low HP and the rules' short intervals reference Samus's narrow chance of defeating the E.M.M.I. with an Omega Blaster shot, and the E.M.M.I.'s high chance of killing Samus.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Attack type and Speed ↑ ability further references how the E.M.M.I. are quick and powerful robots.
1,499
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Chozo Soldier Falco Falco (SSBU)
Falco Falco (SSBU)×2
Neutral
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 larger red Falco starting off with a Killing Edge and a Back Shield represent the red Chozo Soldier, who wields a double-edged spear and shield.
  • The larger black Falco minions starting off with a Death's Scythe represent the black Chozo Soldiers who each wield double-edged spears.
  • The stage represents Brinstar, an area on the planet Zebes which was originally inhabited by the Chozo race in the Metroid series.
  • The music track is based on the battle theme song of Metroid Prime Hunters, referencing the Chozo Soldiers' roles as enemies in Metroid Dread.

Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Neutral type references how the Chozo Soldiers were assimilated by the X Parasites and became enemies in Metroid Dread.
  • This spirit's Battering Items ↑ ability references the Chozo Soldiers' usage of their double-edged spears in Metroid Dread.

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.