

Up until the release of said spirit, the Akuma spirit held this distinction, with a max attack stat of 7,941. Evil Ryu has the highest attack stat out of any spirit in the game, maxing out at 8,123 at Level 99.Dan is also the weakest primary spirit in the game overall, with an initial power of 400 and topping out at 2,003, just over half the second-weakest primary spirit, Alm & Celica (Young), whose power starts at 726 and peaks at 3,632.However, he is not the weakest spirit in terms of attack, losing to Absolutely Safe Capsule, which holds an initial (and permanent) base attack of 0, and Rock Pikmin, with a base attack of 172.This is a reference to his status as an intentionally weak "joke" character in the Street Fighter series. With an initial base stat of 189 for both attack and defense, Dan is the weakest primary spirit in terms of defense from the entire base game.This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability further references how Evil Ryu's moveset is more powerful than normal Ryu.This spirit's Neutral type references how Ryu becomes Evil Ryu after succumbing to the Satsui no Hado.The Sudden Final Smash and Attack Power ↑ rules reference how Evil Ryu uses a more powerful moveset than normal Ryu.The music references Evil Ryu's status as a boss.The stage references Evil Ryu's appearance in the Street Fighter series.Ryu represents his evil counterpart, Evil Ryu.The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash.Bison' spirit battle, referencing Street Fighter II's Arcade Mode where the aforementioned spirits are fought in that order. Balrog, Vega, and Sagat's spirits must be defeated in order to access M.Bison's role as the final opponent in the Street Fighter games.

Bison's spirit must be defeated in order to access the Ryu fighter, referencing M. Bison's Psycho Power, which has the ability to control his victim's minds.

Bison are both muscular, cape-wearing antagonists who use darkness-based powers in combat. The enemy's special moves have increased power.In World of Light, Guile's spirit is located on Galeem's side on the Final Battle map while Nash is featured across from him on Dharkon's side, referencing their close friendship and rivalry and how Guile tried to rekindle his friendship with Nash after his dark turn in Street Fighter V.This spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability references Guile's signature kicking move, Flash Kick.This spirit's Shield type references Guile's high defense stats in the Street Fighter series.The music reference Guile's stage from Street Fighter II, the Air Force Base.

