In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there are more than 1,300 Spirits to collect, and there are several ways to acquire them. You will earn quite a few by simply playing through the World of Light campaign. You’ll earn even more by completing certain challenges on the Challenge Board, by participating in Spirit Battles on the Spirit Board, by successfully finishing Classic mode, and even by scanning amiibo figures.
But there are two additional ways to get Spirits, and these are reserved for the most advanced Spirit hunters out there. These are Enhancing Spirits to create advanced versions of those Spirits, and by Summoning them. I’ve written an extensive guide to Enhancing Spirits, so I won’t explain that here, but now I want to talk about Summoning.
Summoning allows you to break down Spirits you already have into Cores, which you exchange for other Spirits. There are certain Spirits that can only be acquired by summoning them, so if you want a complete collection, you’ll eventually have to Summon some.
Keep in mind that not all of these are Summonable right out of the box, though it seems like whenever you collect the prerequisite Spirits, the Summon becomes available. Also, you must Release a Spirit in order to collect its core, which means it will be removed from your inventory.
Oh, and there is one Summon that requires another Summonable Spirit — Absolutely Safe Capsule requires a core from the Mr. Saturn Spirit.
I’ve created a full list of which Spirits can be Summoned and the cost of each one.
Absolutely Safe Capsule – Legend
- Mr. Saturn’s core
- Shield Type’s core (x6)
Andross – Advanced
- Porygon’s core
- Commander’s core
Ashley – Legend
- Charlotte Aulin’s core
- Star Rod’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core
Barbara the Bat – Ace
- Rouge the Bat’s core
- Prince Saruno’s core
- Grab Type’s core
Baron K. Roolenstein – Ace
- Dr. Crygor’s core
- Kritter’s core
- The Creature & Flea Man’s core
Birdo – Ace
- T-Rex’s core
- Starly’s core
Blathers – Ace
- T-Rex’s core
- Beetle’s core
- Fishman’s core
Boss Galaga – Advanced
- Swooping Snitchbug’s core
- Bandit’s core
Burrowing Snagret – Ace
- Raphael the Raven’s core
- Rattly’s core
Cappy – Advanced
- Ezio’s core
- Boo Mario’s core
Cat Princess Peach – Ace
- Rover’s core
- Baby Peach’s core
Chef (Game & Watch) – Ace
- Chef (Personal Trainer: Cooking)’s core
- Huey’s core
- Support’s core
Cordelia – Advanced
- Severa’s core
- Kaitlin & Katie’s core
Cranky Kong – Ace
- Cyrus & Reese’s core
- Wrinkly Kong’s core
Dark Emperor – Legend
- Prophet’s core
- Vaati’s core
- Necrozma’s core
Daroach – Ace – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Dark Daroach (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Count Cannoli’s core
- Mouser’s core
- Neutral Type’s core (x2)
Demise
- The Imprisoned’s core
- Ghirahim’s core
Dhalsim – Ace
- Fire Man’s core
- Great Tiger’s core
Dillon – Ace
- Wheelie’s core
- Sandshrew’s core
- Attack Type’s core
Dixie Kong – Ace – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Dixie Kong & Kiddie Kong (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Tiny Kong’s core
- Candy Kong’s core
DJ K.K. – Advanced – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become K.K. Slider (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- 9-Volt & 18-Volt’s core
- Labrador Retriever’s core
DJ Octavio – Advanced – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Octobot King (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Octoling’s core
- Octorok’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
Dunban – Ace
- Reyn’s core
- Flora’s core
Dyna Blade – Legend
- Super Star’s core
- Beat’s core
- Cucco’s core
- Shield Type’s core
Dr. Eggman – Legend
- Dr. Crygor’s core
- Tamagon’s core
- Chansey’s core
- Grab Type’s core (x2)
E. Honda – Advanced
- Sumo Brothers’s core
- Piston Hondo’s core
Eggplant Wizard – Ace
- Goligan’s core
- Eggplant’s core
Elline – Advanced
- Smeargle’s core
- Wanda’s core
Ephraim – Ace
- Frey & Freya’s core
- Eirika’s core
Epona – Ace
- Rapidash’s core
- Malon’s core
Fi – Ace
- Serena’s core
- Aegislash’s core
Fierce Deity Link – Legend
- Deku Link’s core
- Ultra Sword’s core
- Happy Mask Salesman’s core
- Attack Type’s core
Flow – Advanced
- Shop Assistant’s core
- Madame Couture’s core
Flying Man – Ace
- Blaziken’s core
- Reporter & Wrestler’s core
Formula – Advanced
- Mech’s core
- Robobot Armor’s core
Frog & Snake – Advanced – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Prince of Sablé (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Prince Peasley’s core
- Winky’s core
- Rattly’s core
Fusion Suit – Ace
- Metroid’s core
- Chozo Statue’s core
Galacta Knight – Legend
- Shovel Knight’s core
- Knight Man’s core
- Meta-Knight’s core
General Pepper – Advanced
- Roy Campbell’s core
- Labrador Retriever’s core
Geno – Legend
- Drake Redcrest’s core
- Super Star’s core
- Attack Type’s core (x2)
- Neutral Type’s core
Gold Bone – Advanced
- Iridescent Glint Beetle’s core
- The Skull’s core
Gold Mario – Legend
- Metal Mario’s core
- Super Mushroom’s core
- Fire Flower’s core
Gray Fox – Ace
- Mighty Gazelle’s core
- Shadow Man’s core
Great Fox – Legend
- Landmaster’s core
- Arwing’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core
Guile – Legend
- Arwing’s core
- Nash’s core
- Shield Type’s core (x2)
- Grab Type’s core
Hector (Fire Emblem) – Ace
- Lilina’s core
- Support’s core (x2)
Hewdraw – Advanced
- Arbok’s core
- Inspired’s core
- Valoo’s core
Ho-Oh – Legend
- Raikou, Entei, & Suicune’s core
- Grab Type’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core (x2)
Ibuki – Advanced
- Shinobu’s core
- Ayumi Tachibana’s core
Inkling Squid – Ace
- Blooper’s core
- Huey’s core
- Support’s core
Isaac – Ace – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Isaac (Dark Dawn) (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Garet’s core
- Mia’s core
- Ivan’s core
Jet the Hawk – Advanced
- Pidgey’s core
- Akari Hayami’s core
Jill & the Drill Dozer – Advanced
- Duster’s core
- Drill Man’s core
Jimmy T – Ace
- Don Flamenco’s core
- Kalypso’s core
Jirachi – Legend
- Star Rod’s core
- Luma’s core
- Starlow’s core
Judd – Legend
- Judge’s core
- Meowth’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core
Julius Belmont – Ace
- Juste Belmont’s core
- Reinhardt Schneider’s core
King Bob-omb – Advanced
- Shake King’s core
- Bob-omb’s core
Knuckles – Ace
- Gordo’s core
- Muddy Mole’s core
- Grab Type’s core
Koume & Kotake – Advanced – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Twinrova (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Charlotte Aulin’s core
- Freezie’s core
- Fire Flower’s core
Kyurem (Black Kyurem) – Ace
- Zekrom’s core
- Kyurem’s core
Kyurem (White Kyurem) – Ace
- Reshiram’s core
- Kyurem’s core
Landia – Advanced
- Nibbles’s core
- Fortitudo’s core
Louie – Ace
- Snorlax’s core
- Postman’s core
- Grab Type’s core
M. Bison – Legend
- Vega’s core
- Sagat’s core
- Balrog’s core
Madama Butterfly – Legend
- Shanoa’s core
- Aparoid’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core
Mallow – Advanced
- Prince Peasley’s core
- Kracko’s core
Masked Dedede – Ace
- Reporter & Wrestler’s core
- Hammer Bro’s core
Master Core – Legend
- Master Edge’s core
- Master Beast’s core
- Master Giant’s core
Master Cycle – Legend
- Mach Rider’s core
- City Tripper’s core
- Excitebike’s core
- Attack Type’s core
Metal Gear REX – Ace
- Hal Emmerich’s core
- Tank & Infantry’s core
Micaiah – Ace
- Sothe’s core
- Pitch’s core
- Grab Type’s core
Mona – Ace
- Ouendan Cheerleaders’s core
- Ayumi Tachibana’s core
Monita – Advanced
- Num Diddly’s core
- Ando Kensaku’s core
Moon – Ace
- Majora’s Mask’s core
- Support’s core
Mother Fairy – Ace
- Great Fairy’s core
- Fairy Bottle’s core
Mr. Saturn – Ace – Required for Absolutely Safe Capsule
- Specknose’s core
- Qbby’s core
Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright – Advanced
- Baxter & Forthington’s core
- Slugger & Green Glove’s core
Nabbit – Advanced
- Duster’s core
- Support’s core
Ninjara – Advanced
- Shinobu’s core
- Shadow Man’s core
Octopus – Legend
- Octoman’s core
- Octorok’s core
- Oil Panic’s core
- Shield Type’s core (x2)
Pak E. Derm – Advanced
- Ellie’s core
- Mega Eggdozer’s core
Paper Mario – Ace
- Cut Man’s core
- Cardboard Box’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
Pegasus Sisters – Ace
- Minerva’s core
- Able Sisters’s core
Pete – Ace
- Cucco’s core
- Postman’s core
- Support’s core
Phosphora – Ace
- Elec Man’s core
- Rotom’s core
Phyllis & Pelly – Advanced
- Mio & Mayu Amakura’s core
- Pitch’s core
Pit (Original) – Ace
- Centurion’s core
- Cupid’s core
- Grab Type’s core (x2)
Plasm Wraith – Ace
- Hakkun’s core
- Eddy’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
Polar Bear – Ace
- Bewear’s core
- Freezie’s core
Poppi α – Advanced
- Tora’s core
- Flare’s core
Professor Elvin Gadd – Advanced
- Poltergust 5000’s core
- F.L.U.D.D.’s core
Proto Man – Legend
- Dr. Light’s core
- Roll’s core
- Shield Type’s core
Queen Sectonia – Ace
- Zinger’s core
- Princess Shroob’s core
Raiden – Legend
- Solidus Snake’s core
- Rosemary’s core
- Attack Type’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
Reaper & Reapette – Ace
- Death’s core
- Grim Leacher’s core
Resetti – Ace
- Mettaur’s core
- Dugtrio’s core
- Muddy Mole’s core
- Attack Type’s core (x2)
Ribbon Girl – Advanced
- Elite Beat Divas’s core
- ChuChu’s core
Rodin – Ace – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Rodin, the Infinite One (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Brewster’s core
- Aegislash’s core
Roger the Potted Ghost – Advanced
- Shy Guy’s core
- Boo Mario’s core
Rush – Ace
- Chibi-Tot’s core
- Boney’s core
- Support’s core
Ruto – Ace
- Zora’s core
- Princess Shokora’s core
- Shield Type’s core
Samurai Goroh – Legend
- Takamaru’s core
- Sakura Samurai’s core
- Tac’s core
- Attack Type’s core
Scizor – Advanced
- Zebesian’s core
- Sidestepper’s core
Shadow Mario – Ace
- Vince’s core
- Eddy’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
Shadow Queen – Ace
- Vivian’s core
- Gengar’s core
Sheriff – Legend
- Wild Gunman’s core
- Gangster, Lady, & Policeman’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core
Slippy Toad – Ace
- Lin’s core
- Winky’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core
Sonic the Werehog – Advanced
- Togedamaru’s core
- Werewolf’s core
Sprixie Princesses – Advanced
- Wanda’s core
- Princess Shokora’s core
Spyke – Advanced
- Big Urchin’s core
- Unira’s core
Squid Sisters – Legend
- Blooper’s core
- Meloetta (Aria Forme)’s core
- Ouendan Cheerleaders’s core
Starfy – Ace
- Moe’s core
- Old Man Lobber’s core
- Mermaid’s core
Super Happy Tree – Legend
- Whispy Woods’s core
- Bonus Fruit’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core (x2)
Super Macho Man – Legend
- Machamp’s core
- Balrog’s core
- Urban Champion Fighter’s core
- Attack Type’s core
Tails – Ace
- Andy’s core
- Vulpix’s core
- Support’s core
Thwomp – Advanced
- Rock Pikmin’s core
- Rocky’s core
Tiki – Advanced – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Tiki (Naga’s Voice) (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Ninian’s core
- Medeus’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
Tingle – Ace
- Balloon Figher’s core
- Fairy Bottle’s core
Togepi – Advanced
- Gordo’s core
- Mega Eggdozer’s core
Tom Nook – Advanced – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Tom Nook (Nookington’s) (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Maruhige Shop Owner’s core
- Shop Assistant’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
Tortimer – Ace
- Old Man Lobber’s core
- Koopa Troopa’s core
- Support’s core
Tree – Ace
- Whispy Woods’s core
- Sudowoodo’s core
Twinbellows – Advanced
- Inuji Darumeshi’s core
- Rusty Slugger’s core
- Hothead’s core
Ultimate Chimera – Ace
- Blargg’s core
- Pyoro’s core
Viridi – Legend
- Xerneas’s core
- Alraune’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
- Support’s core
The Wandering Samurai – Advanced – This Spirit can be Enhanced to become Wandering Samurai (Rhythm Heaven Fever) (see my full list of Enhanceable Spirits)
- Sakura Samurai’s core
- Ghost’s core
Warrior – Advanced
- Seliph’s core
- Heracles’s core
Wonder-Red – Advanced
- Wonder Blue’s core
- Drake Redcrest’s core
Xander – Legend
- Leo’s core
- Camilla’s core
- Elise’s core
Yellow Devil – Ace
- Waddle Doo’s core
- Diskun’s core
Yuga – Ace
- Vince’s core
- Gharnef’s core
- Neutral Type’s core
Yun & Yang – Advanced
- Mia & Mayu Amakura’s core
- Young Cricket’s core