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The '''Spider Ball''' is an upgrade for [[Samus Aran|Samus's]] [[Morph Ball]]. In its first appearance in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', it allowed Samus to scale nearly any wall while in Morph Ball mode. In the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Metroid Prime'' series]], the Spider Ball can only cling to magnetically charged surfaces, usually special [[Spider Ball Track|tracks]].

While Samus typically uses the Spider Ball to access hard to reach locations, she can use it in combat. Bosses such as [[Quadraxis]], the [[Power Bomb Guardian]], and the [[Emperor Ing]] have weaknesses that can only be reached with the Spider Ball.

In ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', the Spider Ball can only cling to magnetically charged tracks spread out around [[Tallon IV]]. It is obtained after defeating the [[Quarantine Cave|quarantined]] Space Pirate [[Project Titan|experiment]], [[Thardus]], in their research outpost [[Glacier One]]. It radically alters Samus' suit's appearance: the sides become made of a hardened, clear substance that allows the interior of the Morph Ball to be seen. When Samus activates the Spider Ball, the ball glows green, blue, or red depending on what suit Samus has at the time. It also adds multiple lines on the ball for a sleeker appearance.

In ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Echoes]]'', the Spider Ball was stolen by the [[Ing]] in the prologue of the story, and was later obtained after defeating a [[Spider Guardian|possessed Pillbug]] in [[Sanctuary Fortress]]. The Spider Ball retains its limited abilities to travel on magnetic tracks on [[Aether]]. However, the [[Boost Ball]] can be used in conjunction with the Spider Ball to propel the Morph Ball away from surfaces and becomes critical to solving certain puzzles and defeating certain bosses, including one of the dark temple [[Quadraxis|guardians]] and the [[Emperor Ing|final boss]] of the game.

In ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Corruption]]'', the Spider Ball upgrade doesn't alter the appearance of the Morph Ball like it did in the first ''Prime''. It it found on [[Skytown]] in the hands of a [[Chozo Statue]]. Once again, it can only travel on Spider Ball Tracks and can still be propelled away from them by using the Boost Ball. It is essentially for discovering high, out of reach area of Skytown, as it is slowly disassembled as Samus explores it.