Amiibo
amiibo are a series of collectible figurines based on characters from Nintendo franchises, which also tout functionality with various video games. The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems are compatible with amiibo, and scanning in various figures will unlock bonuses in certain games.
The first amiibo figurines that went out for sale were the ones related to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. Among them were figurines of Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight, as all three were fighters in that game. Later, concurrent with the release of Kirby: Planet Robobot, are a set of official Kirby series amiibo, including Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Waddle Dee.
Kirby Games compatible with amiibo
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
The first game in the series compatible with amiibo was Kirby and the Rainbow Curse on Wii U. It is only compatible with the Smash figurines, which could be scanned in to give Kirby a bonus during the playthrough of a level. The bonus obtained depended on the figure used, and could only be used a certain number of times per day.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby: Planet Robobot for 3DS is the second game compatible with amiibo. Here, the figures give Kirby a Copy Ability based on what type it is, as well as some Food (and a Sticker if the amiibo is a Kirby series one). If playing Meta Knightmare Returns or either of The Arenas, Kirby/Meta Knight only gains food. Unlike in Rainbow Curse, amiibo outside the Kirby series are also compatible.
Copy Abilities obtained through amiibo in Kirby: Planet Robobot
amiibo | Ability | Notes |
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King Dedede | Hammer (custom) | Kirby changes color to match Dedede, and gains his hat. |
Kirby | U.F.O. | This is one of only two ways to obtain this Copy Ability in Planet Robobot. |
Meta Knight | Sword (custom) | Kirby changes to dark blue in color, wields the Galaxia and obtains smaller versions of Meta Knight's mask and wings placed on top of his head. |
Waddle Dee | Parasol (custom) | Kirby changes color to match a Waddle Dee, and wields a spotted blue parasol instead of the usual one. |
Mario (all variants) | Fire | Reflects Mario's fireball attacks. This also applies to all of the other variant amiibo of Mario. |
Luigi (all variants) | Fire | Reflects Luigi's fireball attacks. |
Peach (all variants) | Parasol | Reflects Peach's own parasol. |
Yoshi (all variants) | Whip | Reflects Yoshi's tongue, which acts much like Kirby's whip. |
Bowser (Smash Bros.) | Stone | Reflects the Bowser Bomb. |
Donkey Kong (all variants) | Fighter | Reflects Donkey Kong being a melee brawler. |
Diddy Kong (all variants) | Bomb | Reflects Diddy Kong's explosive Rocketbarrel pack and popgun. |
Wario (all variants) | Wheel | Reflects Wario's motorbike. |
Rosalina (all variants) | Ice | Reflects Rosalina's connection to comets. |
Link (all variants) | Sword | A full circle reference, since Sword Kirby was originally based off of Link. |
Princess Zelda (all variants) | Mirror | References the Nayru's Love attack. |
Toon Link (all variants) | Cutter | References Toon Link's boomerang. |
all figures and cards (Animal Crossing) | Leaf | Reflects the motif of leaves in the Animal Crossing series. |
Inkling (all forms) | Poison | Poison is the closest facsimile to ink available. |
Bowser Jr. (Smash Bros.) | Bomb | Reflects Bowser Jr.'s many explosives. |
Captain Falcon (Smash Bros.) | Wheel | Reflects Captain Falcon's status as a racer. |
Charizard (Smash Bros.) | Fire | Reflects Charizard being a Fire-type Pokémon. |
Dark Pit (Smash Bros.) | Archer | Reflects Dark Pit using a bow in combat. |
Dr. Mario (Smash Bros.) | Doctor | A full circle reference, since Doctor Kirby was originally based off of Dr. Mario. |
Duck Hunt (Duck Hunt Duo) (Smash Bros.) | Archer | Reflects Duck Hunt being a projectile fighter. |
Falco (Smash Bros.) | Jet | Reflects the Arwing. |
Fox (Smash Bros.) | Jet | Reflects the Arwing. |
Ganondorf (Smash Bros.) | Poison | Resembles Ganondorf's dark purple energy attacks. |
Greninja (Smash Bros.) | Ninja | Reflects Greninja being a ninja. |
Ike (Smash Bros.) | Sword | Reflects Ike being a swordfighter. |
Jigglypuff (Smash Bros.) | Mike | Reflects Jigglypuff's Sing attack. |
King Dedede (Smash Bros.) | Hammer | Kirby also changes color, becoming yellow. |
Kirby (Smash Bros.) | Smash Bros. | Kirby gains access to a condensed version of his move-set from the Smash Bros. series. |
Little Mac (Smash Bros.) | Fighter | Reflects Little Mac being a boxer. |
Lucario (Smash Bros.) | Fighter | Reflects Lucario being a Fighting-type Pokémon. |
Lucas (Smash Bros.) | ESP | Reflects Lucas' PK abilities. |
Lucina (Smash Bros.) | Sword | Reflects Lucina being a swordfighter. |
Marth (Smash Bros.) | Sword | Reflects Marth being a swordfighter. |
Meta Knight (Smash Bros.) | Sword | Kirby also changes his color to green. |
Mewtwo (Smash Bros.) | ESP | Reflects Mewtwo being a Psychic-type Pokémon. |
Mr. Game & Watch (Smash Bros.) | Circus | Reflects Mr. Game & Watch's juggling attacks in Super Smash Bros. |
Ness (Smash Bros.) | ESP | A full circle reference, since ESP Kirby was originally based off of Ness. |
Olimar (Smash Bros.) | Leaf | Reflects the Pikmins' plant-like qualities. |
Palutena (Smash Bros.) | Mirror | References Palutena's Reflect barrier and mirror shield. |
Pikachu (Smash Bros.) | Spark | Reflects Pikachu being an Electric-type Pokémon. |
Pit (Smash Bros.) | Archer | Reflects Pit using a bow in combat. |
R.O.B. (Smash Bros.) | Beam | Due to the Laser ability not being in this game, Beam was chosen as the closest facsimile. |
Robin (Smash Bros.) | Spark | Reflects Robin's primary use of lightning in his/her attacks. |
Roy (Smash Bros.) | Sword | Reflects Roy being a swordfighter. |
Samus (Smash Bros.) | Bomb | Reflects Samus' numerous exploding implements. |
Sheik (Smash Bros.) | Ninja | Reflects Sheik being a very ninja-like fighter. |
Shulk (Smash Bros.) | ESP | Reflects Shulk's Vision technique. |
Villager (Smash Bros.) | Leaf | Reflects the motif of leaves in the Animal Crossing series. |
Wii Fit Trainer (Smash Bros.) | Doctor | Reflects the Wii Fit Trainer's focus on health and fitness. |
Zero Suit Samus (Smash Bros.) | Whip | Reflects Zero Suit Samus' plasma whip. |
Mii Fighters (Smash Bros.) | Fighter, Spark, or Sword | Which one Kirby gets is determined at random. |
(any other amiibo) | Random ability. | amiibo not listed above when scanned in will give Kirby a random Copy Ability. |
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
In this expanded Sub-Game, scanning an amiibo will give the leader of Team Kirby various goodies, including Gem Apples and Fragments. This can be done by visiting the Kirby statue to the left of Magolor's Shoppe in the main plaza.
Kirby's Blowout Blast
In this title, there is a special collection room where Kirby can obtain large statues of himself and his friends/rivals when the unknown reader scans a Kirby series amiibo. This will also add more musical options to the hub, appropriate to the character scanned in.
Gallery
- Kirby amiibo.png
Kirby series figure.
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Kirby series figure.