Taking the Lead

Taking the Lead was a Spirit Board event focused on spirits from racing games. It ran from 6 a.m. on March 8, 2019 to 6 a.m. on March 11, 2019 (), and was repeated on the following dates:
*6 a.m. on April 8, 2022 to 6 a.m. on April 11, 2022 (UTC)
*6 a.m. on April 7, 2023 to 6 a.m. on April 10, 2023 (UTC)
*6 a.m. on April 5, 2024 to 6 a.m. on April 8, 2024 (UTC)
During the event, defeating spirits on the Spirit Board which were part of the event awarded more SP than usual.
==Description==
===North America===
:Spirits from various racing games are going full throttle on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more Spirit Points than usual.
:Legend-class spirit Black Shadow and Ace-class spirits Blood Falcon and Jody Summer will also appear at set times. Keep your eyes peeled!North American event pageNorth American event page (repeat)
===PAL regions===
:Spirits from various racing games are going full throttle on the Spirit Board! Defeat them in battle to earn more Spirit Points than usual.
:The Legend-class Black Shadow, plus the Ace-class Blood Falcon and Jody Summer will also appear at set times. Keep your eyes peeled!PAL region event pagePAL event page (repeat)
==Periodically appearing spirits==
No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Appearance times (UTC)
604	 	 	 	★★★★ 	06:00, 18:00
601	 	 	 	★★★ 	10:00, 22:00
595	 	 	 	★★★ 	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
604 	 	F-Zero Series 	• • 	 	13,500 	Port Town Aero Dive (Battlefield form)	•Sudden Damage 	•You'll occasionally take sudden damage after a little while 	 	
595 	 	F-Zero Series 	• • 	 	9,400 	Big Blue 	N/A 	•The enemy has increased move speed and reduced weight 	 	
601 	 	F-Zero Series 	• ×2 	 	9,400 	Port Town Aero Dive 	N/A 	•The enemy's special moves have increased power•The enemy favors special moves•The enemy has increased move speed 	 	
602 	 	F-Zero Series 	• • ×3 	 	8,800 	Big Blue (Battlefield form) 	•Sudden Final Smash 	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash•Reinforcements will appear during the battle 	 	
91 	 	Mario Kart Series 	•Metal 	 	9,700 	 	N/A 	•The enemy is metal 	 	
85 	 	Mario Kart Series 	• ×3 	 	9,400 	Figure-8 Circuit 	•Uncontrollable Speed 	•All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you 	 	
1,123 	 	Excitebike Series 	• Team ×2 	 	3,800 	 	N/A 	•The enemy favors side specials 	 	
599 	 	F-Zero Series 	•Giant •Giant 	 	3,800 	Big Blue 	N/A 	•Defeat the main fighter to win•The enemy's dash attacks have increased power•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you	 	
603 	 	F-Zero Series 	• 	 	3,600 	Mute City SNES 	•Item: Motion-Sensor Bomb 	•The enemy starts the battle with a Lip's Stick 	 	
596 	 	F-Zero Series 	• 	 	4,100 	Mute City SNES (Battlefield form) 	•Hazard: Zap Floor 	•The floor is electrified•The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful 	 	
598 	 	F-Zero Series 	• 	 	3,700 	Port Town Aero Dive (Battlefield form)	•Sudden Final Smash 	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash•The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly 	 	
90 	Buggybud	Mario Kart Series 	•Tiny 	 	3,700 	(Battlefield form) 	•Move Speed ↑•Item: Mario Kart 	•All fighters have increased move speed•The enemy is easily distracted by items•The enemy falls slowly 	 	
89 	 	Mario Kart Series 	• 	 	3,700 	Mario Circuit 	•Hazard: High Gravity•Item: Mario Kart	•All fighters have reduced jump ability•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you 	 	
82 	 	Mario Kart Series 	• • 	 	3,500 	Spirit Train 	•Item: Bullet Bill 	•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you•The enemy has increased attack power•The enemy has increased move speed 	 	
1,152 	 	Stunt Race FX 	•Morton 	 	1,900 	Moray Towers 	N/A 	•The enemy's side special has increased power•The enemy favors side specials 	 	
1,151 	 	Stunt Race FX 	•Roy 	 	2,200 	Figure-8 Circuit 	N/A 	•Timed battle (1:00)•The enemy has increased move speed and reduced weight 	 	
1,133 	 	Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally Series 	•Giant Roy Team	 	1,900 	Mushroomy Kingdom 	N/A 	•The enemy favors side specials•The enemy is giant 	 	
1,126 	 	Mach Rider Series 	• 	 	1,700 	Port Town Aero Dive 	N/A 	•The enemy has increased move speed•The enemy starts the battle with a Super Scope 	 	
605 	 	F-Zero Series 	• 	 	1,900 	Big Blue 	N/A 	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power•The enemy favors down specials 	 	
597 	 	F-Zero Series 	• (120 HP) 	 	1,900 	Big Blue 	N/A 	•Stamina battle•The enemy has increased move speed 	 	
600 	 	F-Zero Series 	• 	 	1,900 	Port Town Aero Dive 	•Item Tidal Wave 	•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating•Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while 	 	
168 	 	Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast Donkey Kong: Jet Race	•Wendy Team ×4 	 	1,800 	Kongo Falls 	N/A 	•The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt•The enemy has increased move speed 	 	
167 	 	Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast Donkey Kong: Jet Race	•Tiny Team ×4 	 	1,800 	Yoshi's Story 	N/A 	•The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt 	 	
159 	 	Donkey Kong Series 	• 	 	1,700 	 	•Defense ↑ 	•The enemy has increased defense•The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt 	 	
87 	 	Mario Kart Series 	• ×4 	 	2,100 	Figure-8 Circuit 	N/A 	•The enemy's side special has increased power•The enemy has increased move speed 	 	
86 	 	Mario Kart Series 	• Team ×4 	 	2,100 	Figure-8 Circuit 	•Item: Green Shell 	•The enemy favors side specials 	 	
88 	 	Mario Kart Series 	• 	 	1,900 	 	N/A 	•The enemy favors grabs and throws•The enemy has increased move speed 	 	
==Names in other languages==
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