Editing Kirby

{{character infobox

|image=[[File:Kirby_SSBU.png|250px]]

|first_appearance=''{{wp|Arcana (video game)|Arcana}}'' (1992, cameo)<br>''[[wikirby:Kirby's Dream Land|Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992, ''Kirby'' series)<br>''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' [[Super Mario-kun Volume 5|volume 5]] (1992, ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise)

|latest_appearance=''[[Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])

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

Aside from some cameos, Kirby has rarely appeared alongside [[Mario]] in either of their series aside from a few issues of the [[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|German ''Club Nintendo'' magazine]] and, most notably, in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' titles]]–all of which are directed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]], the creator of the ''Kirby'' series. He is voiced by {{iw|wikirby|Makiko Ohmoto}}.

[[File:KirbyCN.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.55|Kirby in the form of a "surprise bomb."]]

Kirby appears in "[[Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland]]" as a protagonist. [[Mario]] goes to [[Wunderland]] by accident, which is a strange land where a wizard, whose name is [[Crab (character)|Crab]] is said to be able to fulfill desires. Among others, Mario meets Kirby in Wunderland, and mistakes him for a pillow. This annoys Kirby, and since he says he wants to look like [[Mega Man]], he joins Mario on his way to the wizard. When arriving there, however, Kirby just says that he would like to not be a pillow any longer. The wizard then turns him into a toaster.

Kirby appears in "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]" as a major character. He is caged in [[Wario]]'s [[Warios Bombenladen|bomb shop]] for unknown reasons and expresses his anger by commanding Wario to free him. The shopkeeper, however, paints him black and sells him as a "surprise bomb." When the buyer, [[Kid Klown]], finds out about Kirby being the "surprise", both are angry at Wario. At the end of the story, they forgive him, as he gives some cookies to them.

Kirby appears in "[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]" as Mario's ally in the fight against [[Abigor]]. In this story, Kirby lives in a [[Wolkenkratzer|skyscraper]] together with several other [[Nintendo]] characters. In order to fight Abigor, who plans to take over the building, Kirby together with Mario and [[Link]] puts on some magic clothes and serums which turn them into aggressive ghostbusters. In this form, Kirby uses his [[Inhale]] and temporary fire breath abilities to fight Abigor's allies.

Kirby appears in "[[Die Jagd nach dem Nintendo 64: Krawall im All]]" as a background character. Kirby is among the many characters to celebrate the Mario Brothers when they managed to find the [[Nintendo 64]] first, before [[Bowser]] and Wario could.

===New Famicom commercial===

[[File:Famicom Wario's Woods commercial 03.png|thumb|right|upright=0.55|Kirby next to [[Yoshi]], a [[Thwomp]], and [[Zelda]] in the New Famicom commercial.]]

Kirby appears in a commercial for the [[New Famicom]] alongside several other characters. He and the others are later joined by [[Wario]] and [[Link]].

{{main-wiki|wikirby|Mario Kirby Meisaku Video}}

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

{{SSB fighter infobox

|image=Kirby_SSBU.png

|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''

|standard=Inhale (see [[#Copy Abilities|Copy Abilities]])

|side=Hammer (''Melee'', ''Brawl''); Hammer Flip (''for 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' onward)

|up=Final Cutter

|down=Stone

|final=Cook Kirby (''Brawl'')<br>Ultra Sword (''for 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' onward)

[[File:Kirby SSB artwork.png|thumb|left|Kirby artwork for ''Super Smash Bros.'']]

{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Kirby (SSB)}}

Kirby appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', where he is eight inches (20 centimeters) high, though his dimensions were heightened for this game in order to make him viable to fight. Kirby is the second lightest fighter behind Jigglypuff, and like it, though unlike most fighters, has five jumps, referencing his flight abilities in the ''Kirby'' series.

Several of Kirby's attacks are based on the various abilities throughout the ''Kirby'' series: his standard special move is [[smashwiki:Inhale (Kirby)|Inhale]], which allows him to suck up any opponents into his mouth and either spit them out as a star or copy them, allowing him to use their standard special move; his down special is [[smashwiki:Stone|Stone]], which allows him to slam the ground as a stone; his up special is the [[smashwiki:Final Cutter|Final Cutter]], one of the [[wikirby:Cutter|Cutter]] ability's attacks, which allows him to leap into the air and slice the ground; his standard attack is based on the Vulcan Jab, one of the [[wikirby:Fighter|Fighter]] ability's attacks; and his side smash is based on the Smash Kick, another of the Fighter's moves. Most of Kirby's grab attacks are all based on moves used by the [[wikirby:Backdrop|Backdrop]] and [[wikirby:Suplex|Suplex]] abilities, though his up throw is the Air Drop attack used by [[wikirby:Ninja|Ninja]]. Kirby's up aerial is an original move known as "Twinkle Star", which would later be used in [[wikirby:Kirby & The Amazing Mirror|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'']] as an attack for Kirby's [[wikirby:Smash|Smash]] ability.

<div style="float:right">[[File:Kirby SSBM.png]]</div>

[[File:Kirby.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|Artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']]

Kirby appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a playable fighter. He is still a default character, but unlike the previous game, he is lighter and slower. He is also given a side special move, the [[smashwiki:Hammer (move)|Hammer]], which allows him to swing the hammer once on the ground and spinning vertically in the air. In addition, his dash attack has been changed to the [[wikirby:Burning|Burning]] ability. "Twinkle Star" is now Kirby's standard aerial; his up aerial is completely new, being the Moon Somersault Kick from the Fighter ability; his forward aerial is now the Aerial Spin Kick, also from the Fighter ability. His appearance was also altered, becoming smoother due to the GameCube's heightened graphical abilities. His pink hue is also slightly brighter. Otherwise, not much else has changed between his original and ''Melee'' appearances.

<div style="float:right">[[File:Giantkirby.png|thumb|upright=0.55|Giant Kirby]]</div>

In {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode}}, Kirby appears in {{iw|smashwiki|Green Greens|Stage 5: Green Greens}}. A total of 18 Kirbys are fought here, most of which have a different copy ability from another character; additionally, defeating every Kirby in under 30 seconds brings forth '''Giant Kirby''' as an additional opponent for the player to fight.

[[File:BrawlKirby.jpg|thumb|left|Artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]

{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Kirby (SSBB)}}

Kirby appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a playable fighter. Two other characters from the ''Kirby'' series are also fighters, {{iw|smashwiki|Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight}} and {{iw|smashwiki|King Dedede (SSBB)|King Dedede}}. Kirby's Burning ability dash attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' has been replaced with a spinning kick similar to the Break Spin attack used by the [[wikirby:Yo-Yo|Yo-Yo]] ability in ''[[wikirby:Kirby Super Star|Kirby Super Star]]'', and the aerial Hammer swings horizontally rather than vertically. Kirby's [[Final Smash]] attack is called {{iw|smashwiki|Cook Kirby}}, based on the {{iw|wikirby|Cook}} ability, debuting in ''Kirby Super Star'', which draws in everything nearby for Kirby to cook it in a pot and release items while damaging enemies.

Stage 5 of {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBB)|Classic Mode}} always uses characters from the ''Kirby'' series, so Kirby has a chance of appearing in it, either as an enemy or as a partner. Stage 15 of All-Star Mode is also themed around the ''Kirby'' series.

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[[File:SubspaceIntro-Kirby.png|thumb|left|Kirby's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary]]

In the beginning, a trophy of Mario and Kirby are thrown into an arena. The two come to life and fight. The player chooses either Mario or Kirby to play as. After the battle between the two, the winner resurrects the loser with a touch. The [[Subspace Army]] attacks the stadium, but Mario, Kirby, [[Princess Peach|Peach]], and [[Zelda]] oppose them. Mario is blown away by a cannon ball, and Kirby is ambushed by [[Petey Piranha]], who has captured the princesses. Kirby then goes off against Petey. After either Peach or Zelda is freed, Kirby takes her for a ride off into the {{iw|smashwiki|Sea of Clouds}} on his [[Warp Star]] before taking a hit and landing on the {{iw|wikirby|Halberd}}. Soon, an {{iw|lylatwiki|Arwing}} is shot down, blowing both the princess and Kirby off the Halberd on the ground below.

After the princess and Kirby land in a grassy area, Kirby runs away, leaving the princess behind. The princess turns around and sees [[Bowser]] with a [[Dark Cannon]] who immediately shoots her to transform her into a [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]. Kirby hops on [[King Dedede]]'s [[Cargo]] and waits there.

After King Dedede collects the [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]] (or [[Mario]] and [[Pit (character)|Pit]]) trophies, Kirby hops out. King Dedede then gasps and with his Final Cutter, Kirby destroys the large object that is holding the two trophies. Kirby quickly revives the two, and they all jump off the cargo. King Dedede turns around and leaves, but his cargo ends up blowing an engine from an arrow that is either fired by Link or Pit.

[[File:BrawlKirbyPeach.png|thumb|Kirby and Peach on a [[Warp Star]].]]

Kirby, Mario, Pit, Link, and Yoshi become a team and go to save the other trophies (the other princess, {{iw|smashwiki|Ness (SSBB)|Ness}}, and [[Luigi]]). They reach King Dedede's castle, but they are still unable to rescue the trophies as [[Bowser]] escapes with the princess trophy in his [[Koopa Clown Car]] while the other trophies are buried under a large pile of stones. While Bowser steals the princess, the badge that Dedede had put on the princess falls. Kirby goes to inspect it and [[swallow]]s it. The team then leaves because Dedede's Castle is destroyed by another [[Subspace Bomb]]. After leaving, they reach a desert below the castle where they follow the [[Ancient Minister]]. However the Ancient Minister sends [[R.O.B.]]s out to stop them, and he sets another bomb. It explodes, however Mario hops on Yoshi and rides off. Meanwhile, Pit and Link hop on Kirby's Warp Star and fly off. They escape before the explosion can reach them.  

Later, Kirby and the others find the {{iw|smashwiki|Ice Climbers (SSBB)|Ice Climbers}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Marth (SSBB)|Marth}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas}}, the {{iw|smashwiki|Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer}}, and {{iw|smashwiki|Ike (SSBB)|Ike}} fighting the Subspace Army and subsequently join the fight. All of the other heroes join up with them afterward. Near the end, when the heroes are all fighting {{iw|smashwiki|Ganondorf (SSBB)|Ganondorf}} and Bowser in Ganondorf and Bowser's large [[Subspace Gunship]], Kirby ends up destroying the gunship. He comes riding a [[Dragoon]] and flies right in the villain's large cannon, destroying not only the cannon but the whole ship itself. Ganondorf and Bowser escape going in the large black hole in the sky. All the heroes follow them inside.

The heroes are all in {{iw|smashwiki|Subspace}} itself. Kirby and all the others attempt to fight {{iw|smashwiki|Tabuu}}; however, they are all defeated with his Off Waves. The badge that Kirby swallowed turns out to have the power to turn a trophy back to life. Kirby is brought back and goes off to revive Link, Yoshi, Peach, Zelda, the Ice Climbers, [[Meta Knight]], [[Lucario]], R.O.B., [[Solid Snake]], and even [[Wario]], who also had been working with the Subspace Army and ended up in Subspace earlier on. Soon Kirby comes across Ganondorf in his trophy form, but before he could do anything, Bowser suddenly appears and starts attacking Ganondorf, having been betrayed by him earlier. Dedede (who revived Luigi and Ness with the badges) then reunites with Kirby. Kirby, as well as everyone else, fights Tabuu a second time and are able to defeat him (with some [[Sonic|extra help]]).

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====

{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Kirby (SSB4)}}

Kirby returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. His Hammer is replaced with [[Hammer Flip]], making it more similar to the move in ''[[Wikirby:Kirby Super Star|Kirby Super Star]]''. His Final Smash was changed to [[smashwiki:Ultra Sword|Ultra Sword]], a [[wikirby:Super Ability|Super Ability]] from ''[[wikirby:Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. Kirby's standard attack also gains a finisher in Smash Punch, an attack from the Fighter ability. Kirby's mobility is improved, but his attacks' damage output and knockback are decreased, while some of his moves are slower.

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====

{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Kirby (SSBU)}}

[[File:06-Kirby.png|thumb|100px|Kirby's stock icon]]

Kirby returns as a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. While many of his moves remain the same, Kirby's dash attack has reverted to his Burning ability tackle from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Kirby's down tilt is called Squish Kick. Kirby has received a significant amount of improvements over the previous installment, receiving higher mobility, higher ability to knock opponents back and damage in some of his attacks, reduced short hop timing and landing lag in his aerial attacks, and reduced startup or ending lag in some of his attacks.

In {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light}}, Kirby is the initial playable character and protagonist and the only character to survive an attack from {{iw|smashwiki|Galeem}}, who turns everyone in the world into [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]] and transports them to the World of Light, leaving Kirby to rescue them. According to Masahiro Sakurai, the presence of puppet fighters from Kirby in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''{{'}}s Spirits modes is due to Galeem managing to analyze Kirby throughout the story.<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/PushDustIn/status/1098252915532165120|author=PushDustIn|date=February 20, 2019|title=At the start of World of Light, there are no Spirit battles with Kirby. This is because he survives. However, in the later half there are. The thought process was that he was analyzed at one point.|publisher=X|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

At the start of rounds 1-6, multiple [[food]]s appear on the stage. By completing Kirby's Classic Mode route, it is possible to unlock [[Ness]], [[Jigglypuff]], [[Pac-Man]], [[Zelda]], [[Robin]], [[Corrin]], [[Lucas]], or [[Palutena]]. Kirby's Classic Mode route pits him against characters known for eating.

!width=20px|Round

!width=100px|Opponent(s)

!width=150px|Stage

!width=200px|Song

|[[Pac-Man]]

|[[Pac-Land]]

|PAC-MAN

|Giant [[Yoshi]]

|[[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island (Melee)]]

|[[Donkey Kong]]

|[[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]

|Jungle Hijinxs

|Giant [[Wario]]

|[[Gamer (stage)|Gamer]]

|WarioWare, Inc.

|[[King K. Rool]]

|[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]]

|Mangrove Cove

|Giant [[King Dedede]]

|[[Fountain of Dreams]]

|Gourmet Race <small>(64)</small>

|[[Marx]]

|

 

[[File:Kirby Story.png|frame|left]]

Kirby makes a cameo appearance in the original version of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' on a poster advertising a movie known as [[Kirby Story]], whose artwork featured Kirby riding a [[Warp Star]] through the air in the [[Yoshi Theater (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Yoshi Theater]].

 

Since the 3.0 update of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and available from the start in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', Kirby's [[amiibo]] is compatible. Placing it on the NFC sensor unlocks a custom Kirby-themed outfit for players to equip upon [[Mii]]s. In fact, Kirby himself appears - merely as a picture - in the Mii Racing Suits menu; this picture stays right near the Mii suit design mentioned before.

 

===''Super Mario Maker''===

Kirby is one of the obtainable [[Costume Mario]] costumes in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', unlocked by tapping the Kirby amiibo onto the Wii U GamePad. The sprite Kirby uses is the one from ''[[wikirby:Kirby's Adventure|Kirby's Adventure]]''. This costume also replaces the jumping, landing, and end-of-level sounds, all of which are also taken from ''Kirby's Adventure''. The sound that plays when Mario obtains the costume is also the one that plays when Kirby gets a copy ability in ''Kirby's Adventure''.

 

Below is a chart of Copy Abilities that Kirby can gain from ''Super Mario'' characters in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'', Kirby will only copy the character's default standard special move.

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|[[File:Kirby Bowser Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|Kirby receives Bowser's hair and horns and gains his special: [[Fire Breath]]. Kirby can breath out fire, which can be angled up or down starting in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. However, the flame diminishes after being used for too long and must recharge.

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

|[[File:Kirby Bowser Jr. Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Bowser Jr.]]/[[Koopalings]]

|Regardless of which of the characters Kirby inhales, he will receive Bowser Jr.'s tuft of hair and a bandana resembling the one worn by Bowser Jr. He gains the ability [[Clown Cannon]], which will cause a cannon to appear in Kirby's mouth upon pressing the special button. How far the cannonball travels depends on how long the special button is held.

|[[File:Kirby_Daisy_Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]

|Kirby receives the crown Daisy wears on his head and gains the special move [[Toad (move)|Toad]]. If Kirby pulls the Toad out while he is being attacked, Toad will release damaging spores.  

|[[File:Kirby Diddy Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|Kirby receives Diddy Kong's hat and his special move, [[Popgun#Super Smash Bros. series|Peanut Popgun]]. Using the move will have Kirby take out his version of the popgun. Holding the special button will charge the popgun and releasing will fire a [[peanut]]. The distance the peanut is launched depends on how long the button was held. Holding the button for too long, however, will cause the popgun to explode, dealing slight damage to Kirby and those around him.

|[[File:Kirby Dr. Mario Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Dr. Mario]]

|Kirby obtains a doctor's head mirror and Dr. Mario's special move, [[Capsule|Megavitamin]]. Pressing the special button will have Kirby launch a Megavitamin forward, which will bounce around off the ground and walls for a time, disappearing either when it travels far enough or after dealing damage to an opponent. Due to Kirby's lower height, the Megavitamins do not bounce as high compared to when Dr. Mario launches them.

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

|[[File:Kirby DK Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Donkey Kong]]

|Kirby obtains a suit that resembles Donkey Kong's fur and his special move, [[Giant Punch]]. Upon pressing the special button, Kirby will begin charging the move by swinging his arm around. Pressing the button again will unleash the move and the amount of damage it does is based on how long it was charged. Using this move in the air will put Kirby into a helpless state.

|[[File:Kirby_K.Rool_Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[King K. Rool]]

|Kirby will receive a hat resembling the top of King K. Rool's head along with his crown upon inhaling him. Kirby also receives the [[Blunderbuss]], a special move where a rifle shoots a Kannonball projectile forward. Unlike K. Rool, Kirby does not don a pirate hat when performing this attack.

|[[File:Kirby Luigi Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Luigi]]

|Kirby will obtain Luigi's green [[cap]] as well as his [[Green Fireball|Fireball]] special move. Pressing the special button will send a green fireball forward, traveling a short distance forward and bouncing off of obstacles. The fireball does not touch the ground, so the momentum does not get lost as it continues. The fireball will dissipate after hitting an opponent or after enough time has passed.

|[[File:Kirby Mario Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Mario]]

|Kirby will obtain Mario's red cap as well as his [[Fireball]] special move. Pressing the special button will send a red fireball forward, bouncing along the ground and off of obstacles. The fireball will dissipate after hitting an opponent or after enough time has passed. However, due to Kirby's height, the fireballs do not bounce as high as Mario's.

|[[File:Kirby Peach Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Princess Peach|Peach]]

|Kirby receives the [[Princess Peach's tiara|crown Peach wears]] on his head and gains the special move [[Toad (move)|Toad]]. If Kirby pulls the Toad out while he is being attacked, Toad will counter the move in ''Melee'' or release damaging spores in ''Brawl'' and onward.

|[[File:Kirby_Piranha_Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Piranha Plant]]

|Kirby will don a full-body outfit resembling Piranha Plant's head, with Kirby's arm's and face peeking out through the mouth. Kirby will also receive the special move [[Ptooie (move)|Ptooie]] which allows Kirby to spit out a spike ball and keep it airborne by blowing on it. This damage dealing ball can be launched either left/right or swallowed by Kirby if the move is canceled.

|[[File:Kirby-Rosalina-SSBWiiU.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]]

|Kirby receives Rosalina's silver crown and her special move, [[Luma Shot]]. By holding the special button, Kirby will receive a wand similar to Rosalina's and a Luma will appear in front of him. Releasing the button will send the Luma flying forward, damaging opponents in its way. How far it goes and how much damage it deals depends on how long it was charged. Unlike Rosalina's move, the Luma does not stick around or return to Kirby, instead disappearing after it reaches the end of the launched distance.

|[[File:Kirby Wario Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Wario]]

|Regardless of what palette of Wario's Kirby inhales, Kirby will receive Wario's biker helmet and gain the move [[Chomp (Super Smash Bros. series)|Chomp]]. Pressing the special button will make Kirby open up his mouth wide, followed by clamping down on opponents who get close. Repeatedly pressing the button will deal damage to the captured opponent and Kirby will throw the opponent away after some time has passed. Kirby can also use this move to eat certain items and projectiles.

|[[File:Kirby Yoshi Ability.jpg|x100px]]

|[[Yoshi]]

|Kirby obtains a cap resembling the top of Yoshi's head and his large nose, along with his special move, [[Egg Lay]]. When the special button is pressed, Kirby will send out a long tongue, which he will use to grab opponents and pull them within him, trapping them in eggs.

 

Interestingly, Kirby obtains Yoshi's tongue to use rather than his own, making Kirby appear to have two tongues in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''.

|[[File:Kirby Inhale Wii U.jpg|x100px]]

|Kirby

|Inhaling another Kirby will not do anything if the other Kirby does not have an ability. If the other Kirby does have an ability, it can be stolen, essentially swapping the abilities the Kirbys had.  

*'''Instruction manual bio:''' ''A puff ball that floats through the sky and boasts a variety of moves.''

{{SSBM trophy

|name=Kirby<br>(Classic)

|image=[[File:trophy16.png|100px|center]]

|game=''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}''<br>08/92

|desc=A denizen of the far-off, peaceful planet Pop Star, Kirby became a citizen of Dream Land after defeating King Dedede. Even though he's only about eight inches tall, Kirby is an extremely skilled technician. He has the ability to absorb the powers of his enemies, and his elastic body makes him a versatile adventurer.

|name=Kirby [Smash]<br>(Adventure)

|image=[[File:trophy17.png|100px]]

|game={{button|gcn|B}}: Swallow<br>Smash {{button|gcn|B}}: Hammer

|desc=Kirby's small size lets him dodge many attacks, but his light weight makes him fly far when struck. Using his ability to inflate, he can jump five times. His Swallow attack creates wild combos; not only can he copy foes' moves, but he'll also put on special hats and mimic their voices. His Hammer is unwieldy but powerful.

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

|image=[[File:trophy18.png|100px]]

|game=Up & {{button|gcn|B}}: Final Cutter<br>Down & {{button|gcn|B}}: Stone

|desc=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.

|name=Kirby Hat 1

|image=[[File:trophy157.png|100px]]

|game=''Super Smash Bros. Melee''<br>12/01

|desc=Here's Kirby sporting several results of his Copy ability. In Link's hat he can shoot arrows, while Mario's cap gives him access to Fireballs. The Donkey Kong suit offers up a Giant Punch, while Samus's helmet allows Kirby to fire off charged-up energy shots. Finally, while wearing the Yoshi hat, Kirby can swallow enemies and turn them into eggs.

|name=Kirby Hat 2

|image=[[File:trophy158.png|center|100px]]

|game=''Super Smash Bros. Melee''<br>12/01

|desc=Kirby's got several of his finest hats on here. In Ness's baseball cap, he can use the power of PSI to unleash PK Flash, while Captain Falcon's visor gives him the ability to unleash a huge punch. His adorable Pikachu cap comes complete with stored-up electric charges, allowing him to shock his foes, and the Fox ears come with a matching blaster.  

|name=Kirby Hat 3

|image=[[File:trophy159.png|100px]]

|game=''Super Smash Bros. Melee''<br>12/01

|desc=With all of these hats, Kirby could open his own haberdashery! Peach's crown lets him use Toad, while the Ice Climber parka allows him to shoot ice blocks. Kirby has Fire Breath in the Bowser horns, and he can copy Zelda in both her forms. In Zelda's headdress he can use Nayru's Love, while Sheik's wrap gives him a needle arsenal.  

|name=Kirby Hat 4

|image=[[File:trophy160.png|100px]]

|game=''Super Smash Bros. Melee''<br>12/01

|desc=Looks like Kirby's copied a bunch of hidden characters! In Luigi's hat, he can shoot green Fireballs, while copying Mewtwo gives him the power to throw Shadow Balls. Copying Mr. Game & Watch lets Kirby hurl sausages, and doing the same to Jigglypuff earns him a Rollout move. Marth's hair comes complete with a powerful Shield Breaker move.  

|name=Kirby Hat 5

|image=[[File:trophy161.png|100px]]

|game=''Super Smash Bros. Melee''<br>12/01

|desc=Secret hats galore! In Pichu's hat Kirby can shoot out electricity, while Dr. Mario's headgear gives him Megavitamins. When Kirby wears Falco's beak, he gets to use Falco's powerful Blaster; by the same token, he can fire arrows when in Young Link's cap. When Kirby copies Ganondorf he gets the Warlock Punch, and copying Roy produces a Flare Blade.  

|name={{iw|wikirby|Fire|Fire Kirby}}

|image=[[File:trophy233.png|100px]]

|game=''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Adventure}}''<br>5/93

|desc=When Kirby swallows a fire-wielding enemy, he transforms into Fire Kirby. Not only does he breathe fire in this form, but he can also sprout flames on his entire body and damage enemies by crashing into them. Fire Kirby wears the bright red headdress of his enemy Burning Leo. The hat turns into a helpful weapon when thrown.

|name={{iw|wikirby|Fighter|Fighter Kirby}}

|image=[[File:trophy234.png|100px]]

|game=''Kirby Super Star''<br>9/96

|desc=Kirby dons a warrior's headband and becomes a fierce fighter when he swallows an enemy skilled at physical attacks. Fighter Kirby uses many colorful punching and kicking moves as he overpowers his enemies with his sparring skills. The Vulcan Jab is just one of the many techniques Kirby can use thanks to his copying power.  

|name={{iw|wikirby|Ball|Ball Kirby}}

|image=[[File:trophy235.png|100px]]

|game=''Kirby's Adventure''<br>5/93

|desc=When Kirby swallows a ball enemy, he turns into a ball and can bounce off of floors and walls. It's tough to control, but well worth it for the strong attack power it gives Kirby. After his debut in Kirby's Adventure, Ball Kirby has popped up in several more Kirby games, such as Kirby's Pinball Land and Kirby's Block Ball.

}}

*'''Instruction manual:''' ''A flying resident of Dreamland who can copy the moves and appearances of foes.''{{page needed}}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''===

{{SSB4 trophy

|name=Kirby

|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:KirbyTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:SSB4TrophyKirby.png|100px]]

|games=Both

|category=Fighter

|appears_in='''GB''' ''Kirby's Dream Land'' (08/1992)<br>'''SNES''' ''Kirby Super Star'' (08/1996)

|trophy_box=32: The Beginning of Kirby

|desc=Pudgy, little Kirby lives in the peaceful hills of Dream Land on the Planet Popstar. He can inhale things with his big mouth, either copying their abilities or spitting them out again. In Smash Bros., Kirby can inhale opponents and copy their standard specials. He gets launched easily but recovers well.

|desc2=A roly-poly little fella from Dream Land on Planet Popstar. He can inhale pretty much anyone or anything with that big gob of his, then spit them out or copy their abilities. He can copy opponents' standard specials in this game, too! His light weight means he gets launched easily, but with a series of mid-air jumps, recovering's not too tricky.  

|name=Kirby (Alt.)

|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:KirbyAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:SSB4TrophyKirbyAlt.png|100px]]

|games=Both

|category=Fighter

|appears_in='''GB''' ''Kirby's Dream Land'' (08/1992)<br>'''SNES''' ''Kirby Super Star'' (08/1996)

|trophy_box=-

|desc=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.

|desc2=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.

|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyUltraSword.png|100px]]

|appears_in=-

|trophy_box=32: The Beginning of Kirby

|desc=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!

|desc2=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!

|name={{iw|wikirby|Plasma|Plasma Kirby}}

|image=[[File:PlasmaKirbyTrophy3DS.png|100px]]

|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only

|category=Series Related

|desc=What does the aurora borealis have in common with lightning? Plasma! And what does Plasma Kirby have in common with them? Hrm. Maybe that was too easy... Anyway, Plasma Kirby can build up plasma using the +Control Pad and fire it with the B Button. You can look up more about plasma if you want, but firing plasma is what's important here.

|desc2=In the Kirby series, Plasma Kirby is Kirby, but with the ability to fire plasma, and mashing the +Control Pad charges him up! "But what exactly is plasma?" you ask. Well, that's a very good question. Maybe you should look it up yourself. Can't be giving you all the answers, you know.

|name={{iw|smashwiki|Sword|Sword Kirby}}

|image=[[File:SSB4TrophySwordKirby.png|100px]]

|games=''Wii U'' only

|unlock='''NES''' ''Kirby's Adventure'' (05/1993)<br>'''3DS''' ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' (05/2014)

|desc=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!

|desc2=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!

|name={{iw|wikirby|Beam|Beam Kirby}}

|games=''Wii U'' only

|category=Series Related

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

|trophy_box=30: Copy Kirby!

|desc=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.

|desc2=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!

|name={{iw|wikirby|Fire|Fire Kirby}}

|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyFireKirby.png|100px]]

|games=''Wii U'' only

|category=Series Related

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

|trophy_box=31: Copy Even More Kirby!

|desc=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.

|desc2=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?

|name={{iw|wikirby|Ice|Ice Kirby}}

}}

====[[List of Palutena's Guidance conversations|Palutena's Guidance]]====

*'''Pit:''' It's always easy to pick Kirby out of a crowd.

*'''[[icaruspedia:Viridi|Viridi]]:''' Aww! He's so squishy and adorable!

*'''Palutena:''' True, but he's still a formidable foe.

*'''Pit:''' He's got all kinds of moves, and he's top notch at recovering! Does this guy have ANY weaknesses?

*'''Viridi:''' Just what you'd expect: his weight. Or rather, his lack of weight.

*'''Pit:''' So, it shouldn't be hard to send him flying, huh?

*'''Palutena:''' Right. The question is how to do that.

*'''Viridi:''' Oh, that part's easy. Just keep wailing on him. Then we'll see who's stronger: that little puffball... or Kirby!

===amiibo===

*''Round, pink and surprisingly powerful, Kirby is one of the most iconic heroes in video game history. A denizen of the peaceful planet Pop Star, Kirby became a citizen of Dream Land after defeating King Dedede. He can inhale things with his big mouth, either copying their abilities or spitting them out again.''

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===

|no=323

|name=Kirby

|image=[[File:SSBU Kirby Spirit.png|100px]]

|series=''[[wikirby:Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' Series

|type={{iw|smashwiki|Fighter spirit|Fighter}}

|obtain=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} as Kirby

{{spirit

|no=326

|name={{iw|wikirby|Warp Star}}

|image=[[File:SSBU Warp Star Spirit.png|100px]]

|series=''Kirby'' Series

|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}

|class=Advanced

|effects=[[Launch Star|Super Launch Star]] Equipped

|no=327

|name={{iw|wikirby|Star Rod}}