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The '''Shinespark''' is a special technique and a secondary ability of the [[Speed Booster]], which was first introduced in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' by the [[Dachora]]. It allows [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to fly in any direction. It is often used to save time, obtain items which can't be reached otherwise, break through [[Boost Block|certain block]]s, or reach previously impossible-to-explore areas.

In order to use the Shinespark, Samus must first run until she speed boosts. Once this is achieved, Samus must crouch, enabling her to store the {{wp|potential energy}}, which in turn can be used to propel her in one of five directions: left, diagonal left, up, diagonal right, or right. (In ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'', these directions are translated as vertical or any direction.) Samus will then Shinespark in the direction that has been selected. This can be performed in [[Morph Ball]] mode in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' when Samus acquires the [[Hi Jump Boots|Hi-Jump]]. In ''Metroid: Zero Mission'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', if Samus Shinesparks directly toward a sloped surface, she will continue speed boosting. This technique can be useful to reach seemingly impossible-to-reach areas.

In ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', a secret message can be viewed if Samus utilizes the Shinespark to skip a necessary item. Once entering a Navigation Room, a secret conversation between [[Adam Malkovich]], Samus, and a Galactic Federation official will commence. The message mentions Samus's expert use of the Shinespark. Interestingly, there is an alternate method of achieving the secret message without utilizing the Shinespark, but the message will still treat Samus as if she has used it.

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{{YouTube|xZJJGG8Rm2o|300|left|An alternative method to read the Shinespark secret message in ''[[Metroid Fusion|Fusion]]''}}

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