Spirit

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Spirits are powerups featured extensively in Adventure Mode: World of Light. While similar to Stickers in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Equipment in Super Smash Bros. 4, Spirits are representations of characters that fighters can assign to themselves for in-battle buffs and benefits. In Ultimate, there are 1,303 Spirits of varying types and franchises.
There are currently 28 Spirits in Ultimate that represent the Mother series, with characters from all three games — Mother, EarthBound, and Mother 3 — showing up as Spirits. Among these are representations of the two playable Mother characters: Lucas and Ness. Other Spirits are party members such as Paula, Jeff, Kumatora, and Duster, secondary characters such as Buzz Buzz, Flying Man, Flint, and Salsa, or enemies such as Starman, Master Belch, or the Absolutely Safe Capsule.
== Functionality ==
There are four classes of Spirits in Ultimate. Primary Spirits can be equipped by a fighter, enhancing their stats. A Primary Spirit has strengths based on type: Attack, Shield, and Grab, and Neutral. All types except Neutral are powerful against another type: ergo, Attack is effective against Grab, Grab is effective against Shield, and Shield is effective over Attack. 
Support Spirits are enabled by a Primary Spirit, which allows up to three Support Spirits for a fighter. Support Spirits will usually give a fighter a skill in battle: EarthBound-related skills range between giving a fighter a Franklin Badge skill (reflects all enemy projectiles) and allowing a fighter to begin a battle holding a Ramblin' Evil Mushroom. 
Fighter Spirits cannot be equipped, and serve as a viewable image of a character. They are representations of fighters in Ultimate. Master Spirits also cannot be equipped, but give the player access to certain facilities, such as shops, gyms, or dojos.
Most Spirits are obtained via Spirit Battles: where fighters represent the Spirit in a themed stage. For example, earning Hinawa's spirit requires that the player battle Zelda and two Lucas fighters, and earning Teddy's spirit requires that the player battle Little Mac. Once owned, a Spirit can be leveled up to increase its benefits in battle. Some Spirits will change into a new Spirit at level 99, giving the player better stats.
== List of Mother Spirits ==
Spirit	Spirit	Spirit 	Information	Information	Information	Information 	Information 	Information	Battle 	Battle	Battle 	Battle
No. 	Image 	Name 	Spirit Type	Class 	Type 	Stats 	Ability 	Acquisition	Fighters 	Power 	Stage 	Conditions
563 	 	Ness 	Fighter 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	
* Complete Classic Mode with Ness	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
564 	 	Lucas 	Fighter 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	
* Complete Classic Mode with Lucas	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
565 	 	Ninten 	Primary 	★★★★ 	Grab 	Power: 4,438—11,098 2,179–5,448 1,856–4,641	PSI Attack ↑ 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Ness (×4)	13,700	 	
* The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power
* Stamina battle
* The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
566 	 	Ana 	Support 	★★★ 	Grab 	N/A 	Franklin Badge Equipped 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Villager
* Ness	9,200 	 	
* Stamina battle
* The enemy heals over time
567 	 	Lloyd 	Primary 	★★★ 	Grab 	Power: 2,844–8,555 1,248–3,753 1,435–4,318 	Electric Attack ↑ 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Villager
* R.O.B.	9,200 	 	
* Defeat the main fighter to win
* Bob-ombs will rain from the sky after a litte while
* Stamina battle
568 	 	Teddy 	Primary 	★★ 	Attack 	Power: 1,658–6,675 995–4,005 663–2,670 	N/A 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Little Mac	3,600 	Onett 	
* The enemy's melee weapons have increased power
* The enemy starts the battle with a Killing Edge
569 	 	EVE 	Primary 	★★★ 	Shield 	Power: 2,866–8,600 1,404–4,214 1,462–4,386 	N/A 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Giant R.O.B.	9,700 	Frigate Orpheon 	
* The enemy's attacks has increased power
* The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch
* Stamina battle
570 	 	Flying Man 	Primary 	★★★ 	Attack 	Power: 2,792–8,379 1,607–4,822 1,027–3,083 	Initial Damage 30% 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle
* Summonable via cores from Blaziken and Reporter & Wrestler	
* Mii Brawler (×5)
* Ness	9,100 	 	
* Defeat the main fighter to win
* Stamina battle
571 	 	Starman 	Primary 	★★ 	Grab 	Power: 1,740–6,963 815–3,260 767–3,070 	PSI Attack ↑ 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Metal Ness	4,200 	Lylat Cruise 	
* Hostile assist trophies will appear
* The enemy is metal
* Stamina battle
572 	 	Paula 	Primary 	★★★★ 	Shield 	Power: 4,204–10,511 1,357–3,392 2,465–6,164	PSI Attack ↑ 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Villager
* Ness	13,300	Onett 	
* The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash
* The enemy's PSI attacks will have increased power
* Stamina battle
573 	 	Jeff 	Primary 	★★★★ 	Shield 	N/A 	Jam FS Charge 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Inkling (×3)	13,200	Onett 	
* Hostile assist trophies will appear
* The enemy's shooting items have increased power
* Reinforcements will appear during the battle
574 	 	Poo 	Primary 	★★★ 	Shield 	Power: 3,080–9,266 1,540–4,633 1,260–3,791 	PSI Attack ↑ 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Ryu 	9,400 	Skyworld (Battlefield form) 	
* The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power
* The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power
* The enemy has increased move speed
575 	 	Buzz Buzz 	Primary 	★ 	Attack 	Power: 818–4,096 568–2,841 204–1,024 	Initial Damage 30% 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Tiny Mr. Game and Watch	2,900 	Onett 	
* Timed battle
576 	 	Ness's Father 	Support 	★★★★ 	N/A 	N/A 	Running Start 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle
* Purchasable frim Timmy and Tommy's for 10,000SP	
* Clear Snake
* Ness	13,500	Onett 	
* Defeat the main fighter to win
* The enemy is invisible
577 	 	Mr. Saturn 	Support 	★★★ 	N/A 	N/A 	Shield Damage ↑ 	
* Summonable via cores from Specknose and Qbby	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
578 	 	Dungeon Man 	Support 	★★ 	Grab 	N/A 	Falling Immunity 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	Giant Luigi	4,200 	Mushroomy Kingdom 	
* The enemy is giant
* Stamina battle
579 	 	Ramblin' Evil Mushroom 	Support 	★ 	Grab 	N/A 	Ramblin' Evil Mushroom Equipped	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Ness 	1,600 	Distant Planet 	
* The enemy starts the battle with a Ramblin' Evil Mushroom
580 	 	Master Belch 	Primary 	★★ 	Neutral 	Power: 1,762–7,076 816–3,276 816–3,276 	Speed ↓ 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Wario 	4,200 	Mario Bros. (Battlefield form) 	
* The floor is sticky
* You have reduced defence after a while
581 	 	Flint 	Primary 	★★ 	Attack 	Power: 1,828–7,356 1,033–4,156 795–3,200 	N/A 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Snake
* Lucas	4,200 	Onett (Battlefield form) 	
* The floor is lava
* The enemy starts the battle with a Franklin Badge
582 	 	Hinawa 	Support 	★★★★ 	Grab 	N/A 	Critical Immunity 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Zelda
* Lucas (×2)	13,100	Yoshi's Island 	
* All fighters are easy to launch
583 	 	Boney 	Primary 	★ 	Neutral 	Power: 809–4,053 445–2,229 364–1,824 	N/A 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Duck Hunt
* Lucas	1,500 	Onett 	N/A
584 	 	Duster 	Primary 	★ 	Attack 	Power: 1,036–5,187 613–3,068 384–1,920 	Foot Attack ↑ 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Luigi 	2,500 	Pac-Land (Battlefield form) 	
* The stage is covered in fog
* The enemy's kick and knee strikes have increased power
585 	 	Kumatora 	Primary 	★★ 	Attack 	Power: 1,658–6,638 875–3,500 633–2,535 	PSI Attack ↑ 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Lucas 	4,200 	New Pork City (Battlefield form) 	
* The floor is frozen
* The enemy starts with a Fire Flower
586 	 	Salsa 	Primary 	★ 	Grab 	Power: 1,002–5,014 466–2,331 436–2,683 	N/A 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Diddy Kong
* Wario	1,700 	Gerudo Valley (Battlefield form) 	
* The enemy favors special moves
587 	 	Ultimate Chimera 	Support 	★★★ 	N/A 	N/A 	Critical Hit ↑ 	
* Summonable via cores from Blargg and Pyoro	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
588 	 	Absolutely Safe Capsule	Primary 	★★★★ 	Shield 	Power: 4,886–10,000 0 4,886–10,000 	N/A 	
* Summonable via core from Mr. Saturn and any six Shield cores	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
589 	 	Masked Man 	Primary 	★★★ 	Attack 	Power: –9,303 1,687–5,075 1,125–3,383 	Sword Attack ↑ 	
* Complete Challenge (Adventure): Clear Adventure Mode.
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle (once the challenge has been completed)	
*Lucas 	9,400 	New Pork City (Omega form) 	
* The enemy wil charge up a powerful Final Smash
* The enemy has increased attack power
* Stamina battle
590 	 	Claus 	Primary 	★★★★ 	Neutral 	Power: 4,003–10,009 2,202–5,505 1,801–4,504	N/A 	
* Obtainable after a Spirit Battle	
* Lucas
* Metal Lucas	13,200	Garden of Hope (Battlefield form)	
* Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
* All fighters' melee weapons have increased power
* The enemy is metal
== Trivia ==
* The Masked Man's Spirit image was initially taken off a piece of fan art by Warpstarx. This was later fixed and patched in the subsequent version 2.0.0.
* The Absolutely Safe Capsule has the highest Defense stat of any Spirit, with 4,886 at level 1 and 10,000 at level 99. It also has the lowest Attack stat (zero).