Kirby: Difference between revisions

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|latest_appearance=''[[wikirby:Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, ''Kirby'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)

|latest_portrayal={{wp|Makiko Ohmoto}} (1999-present)

'''Kirby''' is an inhabitant of [[wikirby:Popstar|Planet Popstar]] and the protagonist of the [[wikirby:Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. He lives in the kingdom of [[wikirby:Dream Land|Dream Land]], which is ruled by the corrupt [[wikirby:King Dedede|King Dedede]]. The self-proclaimed king frequently causes trouble, leaving it to Kirby to protect his homeland. On his adventures, he runs into many other characters, such as the shady [[wikirby:Meta Knight|Meta Knight]], or the helpful and friendly [[wikirby:Bandana Waddle Dee|Bandana Waddle Dee]]. Kirby defeats Dedede and his many minions by using his signature ability, inhaling items and enemies and spitting them out or copying their [[wikirby:Copy Ability|abilities]].

===''Club Nintendo''===

===="Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland"====

===="Warios Weihnachtsmärchen"====

===''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''===

Kirby appears in his own story in the educational video ''[[Mario Kirby Meisaku Video]]''. During the story, he helps a little lost dog find its mother, who was allegedly kidnapped by King Dedede.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===

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|[[Ganondorf]]

|Kirby receives Ganondorf's hair and head ornaments. In ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'', the hair style is based off of Ganondorf's appearance in [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'']], but in ''Brawl'' and ''for 3DS'' / ''Wii U'', it was changed to reflect Ganondorf's appearance in [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'']]. Kirby also gains Ganondorf's special move, [[Ganondorf#Warlock Punch|Warlock Punch]], which works similar to Captain Falcon's Falcon Punch. Kirby will begin charging power after pressing the special button and he will unleash the power after a short time. Starting in ''Brawl'', the move can be turned around by inputting the direction opposite of the way Kirby is facing immediately after activating the move.

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|[[File:MiiBrawler Kirby WU.jpg|x100px]]

|Kirby will receive a strapped cut out of the copied [[Mii]]'s face, which is placed on Kirby's head, and gains the default special [[Mii Brawler#Shot Put|Shot Put]]. Pressing the special button will have Kirby toss an iron ball a short ways forward in an arch. The ball will still roll on the ground for a short time, dealing minor damage to opponents it comes into contact with, though it deals more damage while it is in the air.  

|''Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' / ''Ultimate''

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|[[File:MiiGunner Kirby WU.jpg|x100px]]

|Kirby will receive a strapped cut out of the copied Mii's face, which is placed on Kirby's head, and gains the default special, [[Mii Gunner#Charge Blast|Charge Blast]]. Pressing the special button will have Kirby begin charging a ball of energy until either the player dodges, shields, the move charges fully, or by unleashing the attack with a second button press.  

|''Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' / ''Ultimate''

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|[[File:MiiSwordfighter Kirby WU.jpg|x100px]]

|Kirby will receive a strapped cut out of the copied Mii's face, which is placed on Kirby's head, and gains the default special, [[Mii Swordfighter#Gale Strike|Gale Strike]]. Pressing the special button will have Kirby take out a sword and send a gust of wind forward, which increases in speed as it moves. The gust of wind can deal slight damage to opponents before disappearing, and can also carry or destroy small objects.

|''Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' / ''Ultimate''

|''Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' / ''Ultimate''

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|[[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]]

|Kirby receives Roy's hair and headband, the design of which reflects Roy's appearance in the same game, and gains his special move, [[Roy (Fire Emblem)#Flare Blade|Flare Blade]]. Pressing and holding the special button will have Kirby bring out a variant of the [[fireemblem:Sword of Seals|Sword of Seals]] and begin charging power. Releasing the button will have Kirby unleash the power, swinging the sword down in an overhead swing and creating an explosion. When fully charged, the attack will be unleashed automatically, dealing a blow that can KO an opponent, though slightly damaging Kirby as well.

|[[Shulk]]

|Kirby obtains the Monado and the ability to use the [[Shulk#Monado Arts|Monado Arts]]. Pressing the special button will have Kirby cycle between five arts: Jump, Speed, Shield, Buster, and Smash. The arts will change Kirby's properties for a time or until the player cancels it by either pressing the button three times or holding it for a bit. Once an art is used, it must recharge before being used again.

|''Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' / ''Ultimate''

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|[[File:SSBU Kirby Sora copy ability 1.jpg|x100px]]<br>[[File:SSBU Kirby Sora copy ability 2.jpg|x100px]]<br>[[File:SSBU Kirby Sora copy ability 3.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Sora]]

While Kirby does not receive a Keyblade after copying Sora, each of the spells makes a magical image of the Keyblade appear in his hands upon being cast.

|''Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' / ''Ultimate''

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|[[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]]

|''Brawl'' / ''Ultimate''

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|align=center|Kirby [Smash]<br>(All-Star)

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|Because of his light weight, Kirby is always in danger of being sent flying, but his ability to puff up and fly allows him to come back from amazing distances. His Final Cutter strikes on the way up and on the way down, and it sends out a beam of force upon landing. Kirby transforms into various objects and crashes down when he uses his Stone technique.

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!Kirby (Alt.)

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|''Holding the special button and left or right will charge up Kirby's Hammer Flip attack. Charging too long hurts Kirby! The hammer strikes twice in the air, but landing the single blow on the ground is more powerful. Kirby's up special Final Cutter slices up and down, firing a shock wave upon landing.''

|''Charge up Kirby's Hammer side special to unleash Hammer Flip, a move with serious launch power. Charge it too much, though, and you'll get hurt! The move hits twice in mid-air, but does more damage on the ground. Final Cutter slices up and down before sending out an energy wave. Move Kirby mid-jump to change where he lands.''

![[Ultra Sword]]

|align=center|''N/A''

|''For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches any victims. Make sure that first swing hits, though, or nothing else will happen!''

|''For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings around a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches its target. It's great, so make sure that first swing hits, or none of the rest will happen!''

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|align=center|''N/A''

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!Sword Kirby

|align=center|''N/A''

|''That green cap sure does make Kirby look heroic, doesn't it? Maybe wearing it just inspires Kirby, but while he's wearing it, he gets all kinds of neat moves, like Spin Slash, Multisword Attack, and Sword Dive. He's even able to pull off these moves in the air, on the ground, or underwater!''

|''Kirby looks like a pretty courageous hero in that green cap, doesn't he? Indeed, this Kirby is a master of sword-swishing, fending off enemies with the powerful Spin Slash, the rapid Multisword Attack and the stylish Sword Dive. If that wasn't impressive enough, he can also use these moves on land, in mid-air AND underwater. Beautiful!''

!Beam Kirby

|align=center|''N/A''

|''Waddle Doo can fire beams from his eye. Does that make you green with envy? Then inhale him and copy that ability! You'll then be able to shoot beams from a wand, and the attack can even be charged up for greater effectiveness. You can also use a beam to push switches or to grab and toss your foes.''

|''Ever felt jealous of a Waddle Doo's ability to fire beams from its eye? Well, if you're Kirby, there's really no need - swallow one and you, too, can swing energy beams to your heart's content! Charge them up to plough through multiple enemies at once, use them to grab and throw enemies, and even press switches through walls! Yeah!''

!Fire Kirby

|align=center|''N/A''

|''When Kirby first copied the Fire ability he was only able to breathe fire. Nowadays, he can do all sorts of neat things! For example, he can engulf himself in flames and roll forward, burning grass, lighting fuses, melting ice, and so on. What we'd really like him to do, though, is help us make the perfect s'more. Mmmmm.''

|''Once upon a time, all Fire Kirby could do was shoot flames from his mouth, but he's come a long way since then. Now he can roll along the ground as a blazing fireball, burn up grass, light fuses, melt ice and so on. That's great and all, but what we really want to know is...can he help us get a barbecue going?''

!Ice Kirby

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|''The perfect ability to copy in the summer--Kirby gains freezing breath when he copies the Ice ability. Enemies frozen by his arctic blasts can be launched at other foes too. Perfect for a tough fight or when you need some ice for your iced coffee. Kirby isn't busy saving Dream Land or anything...''

|''When Kirby has the Ice ability, he can blast enemies with glacial gales to freeze them. He can then kick them into other enemies to take them all out at once! It's the perfect ability for a tough fight...or for when you need some ice to keep a glass of fruit juice nicely chilled. Not everything has to be about saving Dream Land, you know!''

!Needle Kirby

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|''Kirby normally looks as tasty as a big ol' marshmallow, but he's significantly less appetizing when he's copied the Needle ability. Those pokey spikes won't add any flavor at all. With this ability, Kirby can bash into enemies or launch the spikes at them. A great, easy-to-use ability!''

|''Kirby's soft, fluffy and just...so huggable! Except when he's got the Needle ability, that is - then it's like there's a hug-free zone all around him. Being covered in spikes comes in handy, though, for rolling into enemies, and even shooting at them! However, whether that really makes up for his loss of huggableness is hard to say...''

!Tornado Kirby

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|align=center|'''NES''' ''Kirby's Adventure'' (05/1993)<br>'''Wii''' ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' (10/2011)

|colspan=2|''Who needs hats when you can have an actual tornado coming out of your head? That's our Kirby - always the trendsetter. And with the Tornado ability, he can go one step further, turning his whole body into a cyclone to go on a wild rampage. His rapid spinning isn't exactly easy to control, but that's all part of the fun!''

!Mike Kirby

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|''Curious what Kirby's singing voice sounds like? Then track down and inhale Mr. Tick-Tock or a Walky! Kirby can copy the Mike ability and then use a mike or megaphone to really let 'er rip. Sometimes he sounds as cute as he looks, but he can also hit those low notes when he wants to rock.''

|''Kirby isn't much of a talker, but if you ever do want to hear his voice, here's a simple solution: swallow a Walky or Mr. Tick-Tock, and you'll be rewarded with an ability called Mike! Watch in awe as Kirby pulls out a microphone (or a megaphone) and shakes your soul with his dulcet tones. For some reason, his enemies can't stand the sound!''

!Sleep Kirby

|align=center|''N/A''

|align=center|'''NES''' ''Kirby's Adventure'' (05/1993)<br>'''SNES''' ''Kirby Super Star'' (08/1996)

|colspan=2|''You don't get to see sleeping heroes very often. They're so busy rescuing princesses or saving the world, they just don't have time for a little nap. Not so with Kirby! The moment he inhales the snooze-prone enemy Noddy, he pops on his sleeping cap and dozes right off. Ah, Kirby, what dreams might you be having today?''

!Bomb Kirby

|align=center|''N/A''

|align=center|'''SNES''' ''Kirby Super Star'' (08/1996)<br>'''3DS''' ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' (05/2014)

|colspan=2|''When he copies the Bomb ability, Kirby gets to don a stylish hat just like Poppy Bros. Jr. The hat's appearance varies a little from game to game, but the ability itself is always pretty much the same: pull out a bomb, throw it, BOOM! Careful, though--if you hang on to the bomb for too long, you'll go BOOM yourself!''

!Fighter Kirby

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|''"Show me your moves!" Wait-that's not Kirby's line! Regardless, he's really fired up and ready to become a fighting machine with that red headband. He knows the basics, like kicking and tossing, but he can also muster his fighting spirit to blast distant foes.''

|''With his red headband and fierce attitude, Fighter Kirby is ready to take on anything. Like a real martial artist, he can kick and throw his foes into submission. And like a...not-so-real martial artist, he can fire his fighting spirit as an energy blast to hit faraway enemies. The only weapon this Kirby needs is his burning heart!''

!Wing Kirby

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|''Kirby doesn't need to copy abilities to bop through the air, but actually having wings gives his aerial skills a definite boost. They even let him use some extra attacks, like the acrobatic Shuttle Loop and the mighty Condor Head. He can also fire at foes with his Feather Gun! Thought Kirby was just a squishy puffball? Surprise!''

|''Kirby doesn't need to copy abilities to bop through the air, but actually having wings gives his aerial skills a definite boost. They even let him use some extra attacks, like the acrobatic Shuttle Loop and the mighty Condor Head. He can also fire at foes with his Feather Gun! Thought Kirby was just a squishy puffball? Think again!''

!Ninja Kirby

|align=center|''N/A''

|Dut=Kirby<br>Birky <small>(''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'')</small>

|DutM=-<br>Anagram of Kirby

|Ger=Kirby<br>Birky <small>(''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'')</small>

|GerM=-<br>Anagram of Kirby

*[https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Anti-Kirby Anti-Kirby on Zelda Dungeon Wiki]

*[https://triforcewiki.com/wiki/Birky Birky on Triforce Wiki]

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