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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
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Revision as of 22:33, 18 January 2023

Circus
KTD Circus artwork.png
Artwork of Circus Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
First game Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference)
Other game(s) Kirby: Planet Robobot
Usage type Unlimited use
Obtained from Clown Acrobot
amiibo (Planet Robobot): Mr. Game & Watch
Power(s) Attacks with circus-themed moves; Fire-Hoop Jump and Fire Baton can light cannon fuses and destroy ice blocks.
Similar to Fire, Burning, Hi-Jump
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Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
— Kirby: Triple Deluxe pause caption

Circus is a Copy Ability that gives Kirby an odd hat that is made to look like a traditional "big-top" circus with a clown-like face on it. It can only be obtained from the Clown Acrobot. The ability gives Kirby several different weapons based around circus acts. These include throwing juggling pins, balancing on a ball, jumping on a trampoline, doing somersaults, jumping through a flaming hoop (this attack can destroy ice blocks), and creating balloon animals. These balloon animals form many things such as flowers, Meta Knight, and even Nightmare's Power Orb. It was introduced in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, along with Beetle, Bell, Archer, and Hypernova, and, along with Archer, returned in Kirby: Planet Robobot. This copy ability can also be obtained by scanning in a Mr. Game and Watch amiibo in Kirby Planet Robobot.

Moveset

Circus Kirby's Moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
while facing right  
Skill Image Button Execution Description
Somersault
KPR Somersault clip.png
B
Kirby does two short somersaults and backsaults back to where he started the attack, invincible in the process.
Backsault
KPR Backsault clip.png
B + ←
Kirby somersaults back once, invincible in the process.
Fire-Hoop Jump
KPR Fire-Hoop Jump clip.png
Dash + B
Kirby jumps through a flaming hoop getting set on fire, invincible in the process.
Ball Balance
KPR Ball Balance clip.png
↓ + B
Kirby balances on a spinning ball harming enemies that stay too close.
Similar to 'Hammer Twirl' and 'Parasol Twirl', Kirby is invincible during this attack.
Balloon Pop Art
KPR Balloon Pop Art clip.png
Press and hold B
Kirby makes a balloon that harms nearby enemies.
Baton
KPR Baton clip.png
↑ + B
Kirby juggles 3 batons in the air while near useless against enemies on the same level as him. It is best with airborne enemies.
Fire Baton
KPR Fire Baton clip.png
↑ + B repeatedly
Kirby's batons catch fire, becoming more damaging and able to light cannon fuses and destroy ice blocks.
Trampoline
KPR Trampoline clip.png
↓, and then ↑ + B
Kirby jumps on a trampoline while spinning, invincible in the process. This is similar to Hi-Jump.
Acrobatics
KPR Acrobatics clip.png
During Trampoline, ↑ + B in midair
Kirby performs a second invincible trampoline jump in midair (for once only). The falling trampoline also hurts enemies.

Balloon Pop Art forms

The Balloon Pop Art move creates a randomly-selected type of balloon.

Balloon Pop Art forms
Form Description Form Description
KPR Balloon Pop Art 1.png
A blue balloon dog
KTD Balloon Pop Art Meta Knight.png
Meta Knight holding Galaxia
(Kirby: Triple Deluxe exclusive)
KPR Balloon Pop Art 2.png
An orange flower with a yellow center
KPR Balloon Pop Art 4.png
Dark Meta Knight
(Kirby: Planet Robobot exclusive)
KPR Balloon Pop Art 3.png
A large pink and red heart,
with two small red hearts beside it
KPR Balloon Pop Art 5.png
Nightmare in his Power Orb form
KPR Balloon Pop Art 7.png
Magolor. This is a very rare form.
KPR Balloon Pop Art 6.png
The HAL logo. This is a very rare form.

Game appearances

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Circus is a new acrobatic copy ability that enables Kirby to attack enemies with circus routines. His basic attacks, Somersault and Backsault, will hit enemies who are right in front or behind Kirby. There are trickier moves such as Fire-Hoop Jump, where Kirby attacks by jumping through a ring of fire, and Ball Balance, where he attacks by walking on a big ball. To enable the Circus ability, inhale a Clown Acrobot before you get too intrigued by its routine!
— Satoshi Ishida, Miiverse post on 05/28/2014 9:16 AM

Circus makes its debut in this game, and is provided by the enemy Clown Acrobot. The Circus ability has a large array of goofy clown-related moves, including juggling, diving through hoops, balancing on balls, and blowing balloon animals. This is one of the few abilities which causes Kirby to smile while using several of the moves. Some of the attacks create fire, which can be used to light fuses and break icy blocks, though these moves are impractical compared to more standard fire-based abilities.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

The Circus ability returns in this title, along with its provider, Clown Acrobot. It is almost completely unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe; the only major difference is that Balloon Pop Art's Meta Knight balloon is now a Dark Meta Knight balloon.

Kirby's Dream Buffet

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Circus Kirby appears on a Character Treat, using his artwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Circus does not appear in Kirby's Dream Buffet as an ability.

Flavor text

Image Game Flavor text
KTD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby: Triple Deluxe Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
KPR Box.png Kirby: Planet Robobot The citizens of Popstar live to be entertained. This Copy Ability is guaranteed to blow their socks off!

Gallery

Videos

Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Circus

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese サーカス
Sākasu
Circus
Traditional Chinese 馬戲團
mǎ xì tuán
Circus
Simplified Chinese 马戏团
mǎ xì tuán
Dutch Circus Circus
French Cirque Circus
German Zirkus Circus
Italian Circo Circus
Portuguese Circo Circus
Russian Цирк
Tsirk
Circus
Spanish Circo Circus