Experience before Youth!

Experience before Youth! was a Spirit Board event focused on spirits of elderly characters. It ran from 6 a.m on September 13, 2019 to 6 a.m. on September 16, 2019 (), and was repeated on the following dates:
*6 a.m. on September 9, 2022 to 6 a.m. on September 12, 2022 (UTC)
*6 a.m. on September 8, 2023 to 6 a.m. on September 11, 2023 (UTC)
*6 a.m. on September 6, 2024 to 6 a.m. on September 9, 2024 (UTC)
During the event, defeating spirits on the Spirit Board which were 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!North American event pageNorth American event page (repeat)
===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!PAL region event pagePAL region event page (repeat)
==Periodically appearing spirits==
No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Appearance times (UTC)
873	 	 	 	★★★★ 	06:00, 18:00
686	 	 	 	★★★ 	10:00, 22:00
170	 	 	 	★★★ 	02:00, 14:00
==Randomly appearing spirits==
Spirit	Spirit 	Spirit 	Spirit 	Battle parameters	Battle parameters	Battle parameters 	Battle parameters 	Battle parameters 	Battle parameters	Battle parameters
No. 	Image 	Name 	Series 	Enemy Fighter(s) 	Type 	Power 	Stage 	Rules 	Conditions 	Music
873 	 	Mega Man Series 	• (50 HP)•Metal ×8 (100 HP) 	 	12,600 	Wily Castle (hazards off) 	N/A 	•Stamina battle•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd•The enemy is metal 	 	
874 	 	Mega Man Series 	•Metal (180 HP) 	 	9,700 	Wily Castle (Ω form) 	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Wily Capsule) 	•Stamina battle•Hostile assist trophies will appear•The enemy is metal 	 	
867 	 	Mega Man Series 	• (160 HP)• (160 HP) 	 	10,000 	Wily Castle (Battlefield form) 	N/A 	•Defeat the main fighter to win•Stamina battle•The enemy tends to avoid conflict 	 	
686 	 	Fire Emblem Series 	• (160 HP) 	 	9,600 	 	•Jump Power ↓•Hazard: Poison Floor 	•The floor is poisonous•You have reduced jump power•Stamina battle 	 	
170 	 	Donkey Kong Jungle Beat 	• (160 HP) 	 	9,500 	Kongo Falls (Ω form) 	•Hard to Launch•Hazard: High Gravity 	•The enemy's physical attacks have increased power•Timed stamina battle (1:30)•All fighters have reduced jump ability 	 	
753 	 	Metal Gear Solid Series 	• 	 	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 	 	
1,237 	 	Art Academy Series 	• (Moveset 3222, Vince's Hat, Vince's Outfit, Low Voice Type 11)•	 	3,500 	PictoChat 2 	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Vince) 	•Hostile assist trophies will appear•Reinforcements will appear during the battle 	 	
1,235 	Chef (Cooking Guide)	Personal Trainer: Cooking Series Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat? Series	• 	 	3,500 	PictoChat 2 	•Item: Food 	•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating•The enemy is easily distracted by items 	 	
1,184 	 	The Legendary Starfy Series 	• ×3 	 	3,800 	Tortimer Island 	N/A 	•The enemy's throws have increased power•The enemy favors grabs and throws 	 	
635 	 	Fire Emblem Series 	• (140 HP) 	 	3,600 	Castle Siege (Underground Cavern)	•Giant 	•The enemy is giant after a little while•Stamina battle 	 	
621 	 	Fire Emblem Series 	• 	 	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 	 	
144 	 	Donkey Kong Series 	•Clear 	 	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	 	
1,225 	 	Sujin Taisen: Number Battles Series 	• 	 	1,800 	Windy Hill Zone 	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Dr. Kawashima) 	•Hostile assist trophies will appear 	 	
1,189 	 	SimTower SP 	• • ×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 	 	
1,137 	 	Advance Wars Series 	• 	 	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 	 	
856 	 	Animal Crossing Series 	• • • 	 	2,400 	Town and City 	N/A 	•The enemy loves to taunt 	 	
623 	 	Fire Emblem Series 	• (30 HP) 	 	2,500 	Temple 	N/A 	•Timed stamina battle (1:30)•The enemy tends to avoid conflict•The enemy heals over time 	 	
317 	 	Yoshi Series 	• 	 	2,000 	Super Happy Tree 	•Sudden Final Smash 	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash after a little while 	 	
34 	 	Super Mario Series 	• 	 	1,900 	Princess Peach's Castle 	•Item: Mushrooms 	•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle 	 	
==Names in other languages==
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