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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Another bow & arrow-based [[Copy Ability]], [[Archer]], was introduced in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. | *Another bow & arrow-based [[Copy Ability]], [[Archer]], was introduced in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. | ||
*In some spin-offs like ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' | *In some spin-offs like ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters]]'' ([[Kirby Fighters Deluxe|''Deluxe'']]) and [[Kirby Fighters 2|''it's sequel'']], when a [[Kirby]] is defeated and fainted, an angel-like spirit will be released out of his body which resembles Cupid Kirby but is ghostly white and without the bow and arrow. | ||
*In the Japanese games, the pause description describes that the Cupid ability (Angel in the Japanese version) is like a demon, which is possibly a homage to [[Kirby]]'s alias "The Pink Demon".<ref>{{cite|あたるといたい{{color|red|矢}}をうちます<br>おしてはなして{{color|red|矢}}がとびます<br>{{color|red|アクマ}}のような{{color|blue|テンシ}}です<br>(Fire arrows that hurt. Press and release to fire the arrows. The angel is like a demon.)|Pause description of Cupid|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|{{KSS KMA}}]]'', Japanese versions}}</ref> | *In the Japanese games, the pause description describes that the Cupid ability (Angel in the Japanese version) is like a demon, which is possibly a homage to [[Kirby]]'s alias "The Pink Demon".<ref>{{cite|あたるといたい{{color|red|矢}}をうちます<br>おしてはなして{{color|red|矢}}がとびます<br>{{color|red|アクマ}}のような{{color|blue|テンシ}}です<br>(Fire arrows that hurt. Press and release to fire the arrows. The angel is like a demon.)|Pause description of Cupid|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|{{KSS KMA}}]]'', Japanese versions}}</ref> | ||
*Cupid Kirby appears on the cover art and commercials of ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''. | *Cupid Kirby appears on the cover art and commercials of ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''. | ||
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Cupid is a Copy Ability that first appeared in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. It also appears in [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSS KMA]]. Kirby receives this ability by sucking up and swallowing a Cupie. While Kirby has the Cupid ability, he possesses a halo and a set of wings, along with a bow and arrows.
Game Appearances
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Cupid Kirby makes his debut in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. Kirby can receive the Cupid ability by sucking up a Cupie or by touching a Copy Essence.
| Cupid's moveset in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (Star Bullet=10) |
Element |
| Arrow | Cupid Kirby fires an arrow (no charge) or three arrows (charged).
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3 (no charge) 5 (charged) |
Slash | |
| Fly | Cupid Kirby can fly in 8 cardinal directions, replacing the standard hover. | 
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Kirby: Squeak Squad
Cupid makes its second appearance in this game, and is once again obtained by swallowing Cupie. The ability has not fundamentally changed since Amazing Mirror, but obtaining the Ability Scroll for Cupid allows Kirby to charge up and fire three arrows at once.
| Cupid's moveset in Kirby: Squeak Squad | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (Star Bullet=40) |
Element |
| Arrow | Cupid Kirby fires an arrow (no charge) or three arrows (charged).
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10 | Slash | |
| Fly | Cupid Kirby can fly in 8 cardinal directions, replacing the standard hover. |
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| Rapid-fire (Ability Scroll required) |
Cupid Kirby fires three arrows at once that travel straight forward.
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10 | Slash | |
Cameo Appearances
- Cupid Kirby appears as a keychain in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, mistakenly named Angel Kirby (the Japanese name).
- Cupid Kirby appears in the Celebration Picture: "The Great Labyrinth Battle" in Kirby Star Allies.
Profiles
Flavor text
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
|---|---|---|
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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | Fire a pointy arrow. Press and release B to fire the arrow. Change where you aim with the +Control Pad. |
| File:USCover KSS.jpg | [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSS KMA]] | Fire pointy arrows. Press and release B to fire the arrows. Change where you aim with +. |
Trivia
- Another bow & arrow-based Copy Ability, Archer, was introduced in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
- In some spin-offs like Kirby Mass Attack, Kirby Fighters (Deluxe) and it's sequel, when a Kirby is defeated and fainted, an angel-like spirit will be released out of his body which resembles Cupid Kirby but is ghostly white and without the bow and arrow.
- In the Japanese games, the pause description describes that the Cupid ability (Angel in the Japanese version) is like a demon, which is possibly a homage to Kirby's alias "The Pink Demon".[1]
- Cupid Kirby appears on the cover art and commercials of Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.
Gallery
Artwork from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Advance CupidKirby.PNG
Sprite from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad
Icon from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Keychain from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | エンジェル Enjeru |
Angel |
| Dutch | Cupido | Cupid |
| French | Arcupidon | Cupid's Bow
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| German | Amoria | Cupid |
| Italian | Cupido | Cupid |
| Russian | Купидон Kupidon |
Cupid |
| Spanish | Arkero | Archer
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References
- ↑ "あたるといたい矢をうちます
おしてはなして矢がとびます
アクマのようなテンシです
(Fire arrows that hurt. Press and release to fire the arrows. The angel is like a demon.)" –Pause description of Cupid (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSS KMA]], Japanese versions)
