Kirby's Different Forms

These are different forms that Kirby can assume throughout the Kirby series. A majority of them are the result of Kirby's Copy abilities, which were introduced in Kirby's Adventure. With Copy Abilities, Kirby gains a new ability based on the enemy he swallowed. He did not physically transform during this process in Dream Land, but most games since Super Star have given Kirby actual physical changes with his abilities. While these usually consist of simply gaining new headwear related to the ability, some forms can also change his physical features or skin tone or completely transform him.

Animal Kirby

• Animal - Kirby wears a fur coat and claws in this transformation. Using his new claws, Kirby can dig and slash enemies.

Backdrop/Suplex

These are a pair of similar powers/forms that are both gained from swallowing Bugzzy (although the Suplex power can also be gained from Jukid in Super Star and Phan Phan in Super Star Ultra) and involve Kirby using wrestling moves to throw opponents. When used, Kirby will lunge or dash an opponent, and that opponent can be thrown or slammed in a variety of ways depending on the direction entered by the player or other buttons pressed. Suplex has a wider variety of moves than Backdrop and also allows Kirby to perform a drop kick. Both forms involve Kirby gaining a headband, with Backdrop Kirby's headband being red (similar to Fighter Kirby), while Suplex Kirby has a blue headband (similar to Throw Kirby. Another similar ability is Wrestler.

• Backdrop: Kirby's Adventure, Kirby's Nightmare in Dream Land
• Suplex: Kirby Super Star, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby Star Allies

=Ball

• Ball - Ball Kirby is a ball. Using his power, he bounces around the screen, damaging everything he hits. However, he is difficult to control.

Balloon

• Balloon - Balloon Kirby turns Kirby into a balloon. This power allows him to float.

Beam

• Beam - One of the most common abilities, Beam allows Kirby to shoot a beam whip at his enemies. Beam Kirby wears a red and yellow jester hat.

Bomb

• Bomb - As you might guess, Bomb Kirby can throw bombs at the enemy. Bomb Kirby wears a light blue "Santa" hat.

Bubble

• Bubble - Bubble Kirby wields a wand that sprays bubbles. Enemies caught in the bubbles are turned into ability pedestals.

Burning

• Burning/Fireball - Renamed Fireball for American games, Burning Kirby wears a flaming tiara and his arms are on fire. With his powers, he can destroy blocks that are usually unbreakable.

Cleaning

Originally referred to as both "Clean" and "Broom" in Kirby's Dream Land 3, it was referred to as "Cleaning" in its most recent appearance in Kirby Star Allies. Gained from swallowing Broom Hatters, Keke, broom-wielding Bukiset and Haboki. This ability gives Kirby a broom that he can use to sweep up dust. The broom and the dust it kicks up can hit enemies. In some areas, the broom can be used to solve puzzles by cleaning off certain surfaces, objects or characters. In Dream Land 3, there are a number of variations that can be used by the Animal Friends (ChuChu rides the broom through the air as a flying broomstick, Coo becomes a feather duster to be used by Kirby, Kine uses a plunger, Nago uses Kirby as a rag to clean the floor, Pitch becomes a bucket from which Kirby can throw water at enemies, and Rick uses a feather duster). In Star Allies, Kirby wears a white bandanna with green stars on his head during this form, and he has a wider variety of moves, some of which summon his Animal Friends.

• Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby Star Allies

Cook

• Cook - Kirby dons a chef's hat, takes out a giant pot, and cooks all of the enemies on the screen. They turn into food, which Kirby can use to recover health. This is a one shot ability.

Crash

• Crash - A powerful, one shot ability, Kirby glows and causes a huge explosion. It kills all of the normal characters on screen as well as damaging bosses.

Cupid

• Angel/Cupid - Known as Cupid in America, Kirby gets wings, a halo, and a bow. Kirby constantly hovers, making aerial maneuvering easy. Kirby can also shoot the arrows, which are relatively weak.

Cutter

• Cutter - Cutter Kirby tosses sharp, boomerang-like blades at the enemy. After the blade is tossed, they return to Kirby. The blades can also be used as a close combat weapon. Cutter Kirby wears a helmet shaped like Sir Kibble.

Fighter

• Fighter - The Fighter ability makes Kirby adept at martial arts. Fighter Kirby wears a red headband.

Fire

• Fire - Fire Kirby can breath fire. While important for combat, the ability was also important for lighting the fuses of bombs and cannons. Fire Kirby wears a flaming crown.

Freeze

• Freeze - Kirby generates a shield of ice and snow that freezes any enemy that touches it. Freeze Kirby wears a parka, similar to the Ice Climbers.

Ghost

• Ghost - Kirby gains the ability to possess any enemy until it's destroyed. However, Ghost Kirby can't go down ladders or through thin floors. Ghost Kirby wears a sheet.

Hammer

• Hammer - Kirby can hit enemies with the hammer. It can also be used to pound pegs and break otherwise unbreakable blocks. Kirby wears a twisted headband while using the hammer.

Hi-Jump

• Hi-Jump - Wearing a crystal tiara and a cape, Kirby gains the ability to jump to incredible heights. Any enemy that touches him during his ascent takes damage.

Ice

• Ice - Much like the Fire ability, Ice Kirby breaths snow and ice. Ice Kirby wears an icy crown.

Jet

• Jet - Jet Kirby wears a jet pack. Storing energy, he crashes into enemies.

Light

• Light - A one shot ability, Light Kirby lights up a dark area so the player can see.

Magic

• Magic - Magic Kirby fights using various magician's gimmicks that pop out of his top hat. Among them are playing cards, doves, and a jack-in-the-box.

Master

Master/Meta Knight's Sword - Available on in Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, this power is basically a more powerful sword ability. In America, it was called Master because that's the sword's name.

Metal

• Metal - The Metal ability turns Kirby into metal. With this ability, Kirby can defeat enemies just by touching them. However, it also makes him heavier and slower.

Mike

• Microphone/Mike - Kirby damages enemies with the power of his voice. Usually, Kirby wears headphones while using this ability, but he's also been seen with a mohawk and mike as well as a baseball cap and megaphone.

Mini

• Mini/Shrink - Mini Kirby is smaller and can get into spots that Kirby can't reach at his normal size. However, Mini Kirby can't inhale enemies. In Japan, this ability was called Shrink.

Mirror

• Mirror - Mirror Kirby can both attack and reflect attacks by creating a mirror shield. Mirror Kirby wears a red and turquoise jester hat.

Missile

• Missile - Missile Kirby wears a small cap with a bullseye on it. Missile Kirby can turn into a missile and smash through star and steel blocks. He explodes if he hits a wall or enemy.

Needle

• Needle - Needle Kirby can sprout needles all over his body, but can't move while using this ability. He usually wears a hat with needles on it and sometimes turns yellow when he has the Needle ability.

Ninja

• Ninja - A unique ability that's changed over the years, Ninja Kirby wears a samurai helmet. Originally, Ninja Kirby attacked enemies with kunai daggers, could stick to walls, and disappeared in a cloud of smoke when damaged. More lately, Ninja Kirby has exchanged his daggers for shuriken and has lost the ability to disappear. However, he has gained the powerful Fire Jutsu and the ability to walk on water. It's thought that Sheik's moves in Super Smash Bros. Melee are based on Ninja Kirby.

Paint

• Paint - Kirby takes a paint brush and splashes paint all over the room, killing all enemies. This is a one shot ability.

Parasol

• Parasol - Wielding the parasol, Kirby can both attack enemies and shield himself. He can also use the parasol to slow his fall.

Plasma

• Plasma - Plasma Kirby has the ability to shoot green electricity. The size of the shoot depends on how much energy Kirby has stored up. At the maximum storage, a field of electricity will surround Kirby, damaging anyone who comes too near. Plasma Kirby wears a green crown of electricity.

Sleep

• Sleep - The sleep ability makes Kirby fall asleep. In earlier games, it served no purpose other than an obstacle, but in later games Kirby restored some health while sleeping. Kirby wears a green night cap while he sleeps.

Smash Bros.

• Smash - This ability lets him use his abilities from Super Smash Bros. Melee. The moves are a combination of Fighter, Hammer, Stone, and Cutter.

Spark

• Spark - Spark, like Plasma, lets Kirby shoot electricity. However, when using Spark, you must stand still while charging.

Stone

• Stone - Stone Kirby hurts enemies by falling on them in the form of a heavy object. These objects include Gordo, a stone block, a 1000 pound weight, a statue of a muscular man, a statue of himself, a statue of Samus, and a statue of Mario. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Kirby can also turn into a brick, a Thwomp, or a spiked ball. Stone Kirby wears a red samurai helmet.

Sword

• Sword - Sword Kirby, predictable, uses a sword to battle his foes. In certain games, he can combine his sword with the powers of fire, ice, and lightning to make his attacks more powerful. While using the sword, Kirby wears a hat similar to Link's hat.

Throw

• Throw - With this ability, Kirby can toss his enemies. Toss Kirby wears a blue headband.

Tornado

• Tornado - With this ability, Kirby can turn into a tornado for short periods of time. While in tornado form, Kirby is invulnerable and can float. By turning into a tornado on certain terrain, the tornado can turn into fire, ice, of electricity. Tornado Kirby wears a tornado crown.

U.F.O.

• U.F.O. - The U.F.O. ability turns Kirby into a U.F.O. The ability allows him to float and shoot lasers, but he can't go down ladders and through thin floors.

Wheel

• Wheel - The Wheel ability turns Kirby into a wheel. Using this ability, Kirby can run over enemies and skin over water. If Kirby's helper has the wheel ability, Kirby can ride him while shooting stars at the enemy. In certain games, you can charge your attack with fire, ice, or electricity by running over certain terrain. Wheel Kirby wears a red, backwards baseball cap.

Wing

• Wing - Kirby wears a green, feathered headdress. As Wing Kirby, Kirby flies faster, can shoot feathers, and can also perform aerial attacks.

Yo-Yo

• Yo-Yo - Yo-Yo Kirby attacks enemies with various yo-yo tricks. He wears a backwards blue cap while using this ability. Some people believe that this ability is a reference to Ness, who wears a baseball cap and has fought with a yo-yo.