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|caption=The other '''three horses''' return from [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Kirby's dream world]].''
|caption=Artwork of '''Meta Knight''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
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|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure|Free on social networks.
|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)
]]'' (That was in 1993)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Check out the help page for Kirby Dreamland Deluxe Edition.
|related=[[Dark Meta Knight]]<br>[[Mecha Knight]]<br>[[Parallel Meta Knight]]<br>[[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight|Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight]]<br>[[Phantom Meta Knight]]
]]'' (It is now 2013)
|similar=[[Galacta Knight]]<br>[[Metal General]]<br>[[Morpho Knight]]
|related=[[Dark Meta Knight|white hat]]<br>[[Mecha Knight|That's what the world does.]]<br>[[Parallel Meta Knight|in this state]]<br>[[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight|Delivery is different]]<br>[[Phantom Meta Knight|Good morning]]
|voice= Anonymous HAL Laboratory staff member <small>(''Kirby'' series)</small><br>[[wikipedia:Atsushi Kisaichi|Atsushi Kisaichi]] <small>(''Super Smash Bros.'' series; Japanese)</small><br>Eric Newsome <small>(''Super Smash Bros.'' series; English)
|similar=[[Galacta Knight|Milk came in the afternoon]]<br>[[Metal General|Steel production]]<br>[[Morpho Knight|Morphine tablets]]
|voice= The cause of the HAL test is not known <small>(''Kirby'' wakes up)</small><br>[[wikipedia:Atsushi Kisaichi|Author: Mo Sheddon]] <small>(The Japanese love fake colostrum)</small><br>Rich people <small>("Big Sister Superwoman" guide in English)
|theme music=[[File:My Friend and the Sunset KF2.mp3]]
|theme music=[[File:My Friend and the Sunset KF2.mp3]]
|theme title=[[My Friend and the Sunset|My brother is from Syria]]
|theme title="[[My Friend and the Sunset]]"
|description=I took this picture with my friends from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''. This song is ''[[Kirby Super Star|Kirby Superstar]]'' Theme Song by Matty Knight and ''[[Kirby Star Allies|Kirby Star Alley]]'' Theme Song.
|description=Clip of "My Friend and the Sunset" from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''. Though introduced as a cutscene theme in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', the song was established as Meta Knight's personal theme beginning in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
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|other wikis=[[smashwiki:Meta Knight|SmashWiki]]<br>[[mariowiki:Meta Knight|Super Mario Wiki]]
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{{About|as the picture shows|try to support the horse|[[Meta-Knights|this is a minor point, so let's get down to business.]]}}
{{About|the character|the group named after and led by him|[[Meta-Knights]]}}
{{quote|Showing up at the right time is the time to show your potential.|'''Meta Knight''': This is [[Revenge of Meta Knight|Meta Knight]], the son of ''[[Kirby Super Star|Kirby Superstar]]''.}}
{{quote|The time has come. The time to show our power!|'''Meta Knight''' in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]'s opening cutscene, ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''}}
"Meta Knight" (also known as "Meta Rutel" in the TV series - [[Kirby (series)|Kirby Kirby Entertainment]].) He's a good guy, but his story isn't told in the game. In the Parenthood film series, he appeared in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|Kirby: Dreamland and Kirby: Dreamland.]]'' [[Kirby|I saw in a dream objective.]] The dream continues. Lots of good stuff. But if you work hard to achieve your goals, you will achieve them. The goal is to work at night.
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'''Meta Knight''' (occasionally formatted as '''Meta-Knight''' in older media) is a masked, winged swordsman who serves as a recurring character in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], first appearing in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. He is a mysterious figure, and his backstory is not clearly shown in the game series. The installments he appears in usually feature him as a [[boss]], but since ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', there have been instances where he is playable in alternate modes, or even teams up with [[Kirby]] directly. Though most of his schemes originate from arguably good intentions, the ways he tries to accomplish his goals are often very extreme and poorly understood by others. Meta Knight is also the leader of a band of warriors known simply as the [[Meta-Knights]], and he owns a giant warship designed after himself, known as the [[Halberd]].


Matt Knight [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby (TV)'']], "Dad", "The Wedding": Kirby's husband Kirby. This method is popular, but not as popular as it used to be. It's unclear how this happened in ''[[Kirby's Adventure|Kirby Village]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star|Sword Superstar]]''. You have not registered. Anyway, ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|back to Kirby: AI]]'', but this is ''Kirby: Dreamland'' [[Extra Mode|New in Game]], [[Meta Knightmare|Metaphysical]]. Then he worked in several films. Meta Knight is known for his speed and wind power. A world full of history and chaos.
Along with [[King Dedede]] and the [[Waddle Dee]]s, Meta Knight serves as one of the most recognizable characters in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] aside from Kirby himself. Despite this fame, he was not very prevalent in the early days of the series, making his only major appearances in titles like ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (he is notably absent from any of the titles directed by [[Shinichi Shimomura]]). However, he would become much more prevalent in the series following his role in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', becoming playable for the first time in an unlockable [[Extra Mode|Extra Game]] in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', [[Meta Knightmare]]. He would appear more regularly in the series from that point onward, and would often be playable. Meta Knight is famous for his expert swordsmanship, and combined with his unparalleled aerial mobility, he is a force to be reckoned with. He wields [[Galaxia]], which is a powerful mythical blade in the anime series and carries some of that mystique to the main series as well.
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==Conduct a conversation==
==Physical appearance==
[[File:KA Meta Knight artwork.png|thumb|150px|Hate Knight's original appearance was black. He had a black sword and a black shield. When Matt Knight first appeared on ''The Kirby Show'', many people commented on his appearance.]]
[[File:KA Meta Knight artwork.png|thumb|150px|Even in his most basic appearances, Meta Knight is defined by his dark round body, his sword, and his mask. Since his debut in ''Kirby's Adventure'', Meta Knight has gradually gained more and more details to his look.]]
[[Kirby's Adventure|Kirby is surrounded by three green soldiers]]. Money is attractive. The metal transformed into a large tree with a red nose and two arms. [[Galaxia|END]] Take the knife. Gold rings serve two purposes. His and Kirby's eyes turned red as Matt attacked the knight. After this incident, my eyes were red and my face was swollen. ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. Brawl New Version Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]''. “Your eyes are still yellow." ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby. Robot Planet]]'' and new game. [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Super Smash Bros.]]” He quickly turned his head. Kirby's blue eyes turned green. This Myverse development article explains the reasons for the color change: technical issues; Several colors are used today. White is good because it "connects". Hull was afraid of the fisherman's reaction, but he made the right decision and showed the gas in 3D.
Meta Knight appears as a blue, roundish creature, with a physique similar to that of [[Kirby]]. His most prominent feature is his silver mask. He also wears purple sabatons, metal pauldrons, and a purple cape, which he can transform into two large bat wings. He is often seen wielding his trademark sword, the [[Galaxia]]. This legendary golden blade is usually depicted with prongs on each of its sides. When Meta Knight is defeated, his mask usually splits in two and falls off, revealing a face similar to Kirby's own, except blue and without cheek blush. In earlier games, his eyes were white under his mask and he did have cheek blush, but this was changed to have his eyes always be yellow in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', and he later appeared that way in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' and subsequent games. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the mask is shown to give his eyes a yellow tint, as Kirby's blue eyes turn green when he wears it after copying him. The reason behind the color change was addressed in a developer Miiverse post: there was a limit of the number of colors at the time that could be used due to technical limitations, and white was chosen because "it stood out more". HAL was concerned about fan reactions but decided to change the color to yellow for the aesthetic purposes of his 3D model.


His voice is mixed and he can write more complete sentences than Kirby.
In games where he speaks, he is shown to have a deep voice and can talk in full sentences, which makes a sharp contrast to the usual depiction of Kirby.


=== Italian ===
=== Changes in design ===
Kirby arrives at the ''House of the Dead'' with a belt, hat, mask, gloves, and sword. It is black and wingless. But Kirby defeated him. ''Kirby:'' ''Super Smash Bros. Experience'', we do something new. Overnight, the order changed. (The trial period does not apply to all players.):
When Meta Knight first debuted in ''Kirby's Adventure'', he was defined only by his round body, cape, mask, gloves, and sword. He originally had a jet black body color and lacked wings entirely, and would discard his cape when battling Kirby. Since then, subsequent games in the ''Kirby'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' series would make alterations and additions to his design. The following is a timeline of each notable change to Meta Knight by game since his debut (though these changes would not be consistently applied across games after being introduced):
*''[[Kirby Super Star|Kirby Superstar]].'' The light color of the human body changes to blue, masks and gloves are added. It is a separate section of the newspaper. This character first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Avalanche|Kirby Frozen]]'' and later in ''Kirby Superstar''.
*''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' - Meta Knight's body hue would be adjusted to a deep navy blue, and more details would be added to his mask, sword, and gloves. He would also gain his wings and distinct pauldrons. This design first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'', but likely was designed specifically for ''Kirby Super Star''. This design has gone on to become the modern standard, and what every future redesign of Meta Knight would be based on.
*''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|Kirby: Dreamland]]'' - This is Matt's description of the battle in [[Galaxia|Galaxy]] ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|Kirby: Dreamland]]. Make them happy. "In many games around the world." ''[[Kirby Air Ride|Train]]''.
*''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' - Meta Knight's sword would be redesigned in promotional artwork to be based on its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', and would also be canonized as [[Galaxia]]. Despite this, it would not be until ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' that the Galaxia appeared distinctly in-game.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|My brother is very sick]]'' - Defender Meta Knight.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' - Meta Knight would be given more details in this game, such as his cape specifically transforming into his wings and back. He would also gain distinct armored shoes, his emblem on his left pauldron, and a bat symbol added to the back of his cape. This is also the first game where Galaxia is referred to by name.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. Nintendo 3DS/Vii U Accessories]]'' With Meta Knight Gloves. Kirby refuses. ''Super Kirby Squidward''. According to ''Ultra Dark Knight Star'': The handle and lid of this model are black.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' - Meta Knight would be given armor plating on his gloves, a detail previously seen in official artwork for Meta Knight from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''. His pauldrons and cape are also given a black color.
*''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby Star]]'' - Martinet will change from white to yellow. Rose turned to listen to Kirby.
*''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' - Meta Knight's eyes under his mask would be changed from white to yellow, and his pauldrons and cape would revert back to their original appearance. Additionally, his mask would be completely redesigned.  
*''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land|Kirby and the Forgotten World]]'' is a dark blue, similar to the color of clay and stone shields.
*''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' - Meta Knight's body color would be adjusted to a dark indigo, matching the color of his wings and pauldrons.


==I give==
==Personality==
[[File:KSSU RoMK Meta Knight Fight.png|thumb|250px|Kirby eventually retired, but Matthew Knight took the title from his opponent Rose and gave him a rematch.]]
[[File:KSSU RoMK Meta Knight Fight.png|thumb|250px|Even when Kirby is otherwise foiling his plans, Meta Knight still requires a fair fight from his pink rival, and [[GRAB IT!|offers a sword to him]] before duels.]]
{{quote|[[Kirby|it]] shows the power of truth. I want to know... learn a lot.|'''I like things''' like ''[[Kirby Battle Royale|Kirby.]]''}}
{{quote|You showed me your true strength... and for that I must thank you. I must train harder... I WILL TRAIN HARDER!|'''Meta Knight''' in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
A boxer can be compared to a runner and a boxer. He is a wild man, working every day to be strong in a [[Dream Land|world of chaos]]. This is especially true for ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|Ultra Superstar Kirby]]'', who defeats the [[Galacta Knight|old hero]]. ''[[Kirby Super Star|Kirby Superstar]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|The first is bad]]''. Meta Knight is known for his skills. If you compete with people, you will always be a writer. For some reason, he gives Kirby a sword and uses it when he attacks Kirby. The metal surface can be coated. After failing, he admitted defeat and retired.
Meta Knight is what can be described as a passionate swordsman, and a well-intended extremist. He features a quite combative personality and is constantly striving to be the best sword fighter in [[Dream Land]]. This is especially shown in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', where he wishes to best [[Galacta Knight]], the 'Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy'. He also seems to despise laziness, as shown by [[Revenge of Meta Knight|his attempt to take over Dream Land]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]]. Meta Knight is very well known for following a stern warrior codex; when he challenges someone, he is usually looking for a fair and equal match. Whenever Kirby has to fight him for different reasons depending on the situation, he [[GRAB IT!|provides Kirby with a sword and insists that he use it.]] Meta Knight also has a habit to conceal his face for unknown reasons. Whenever his mask breaks during a fight, he hides his face in his cape and instantly leaves the battlefield.


Like the original Mystic Blade, Meta Knight is both beautiful and powerful. Then his face darkened. Good, but confusing and unclear. For example: ''[[Kirby: Battle Royale|Royal Kirby]]'' [[Channel PPP Crew|PP]] Matt Knight is a crazy gamer. (I'm not crazy) ''[[Kirby Star Allies|Kirby Chapter]]'' Meta Knight is angry and beats Kirby for refusing to fight [[Sword|E]].
Meta Knight appears to be quite prideful and relies heavily upon his image as a stern and mysterious swordsman, which would explain why he hides his face. Despite his desired image, however, he is often brash and short-tempered. In the spin-off title ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' for instance, one of the [[Channel PPP Crew]] members remarks that Meta Knight has a tendency to curse when he is stressed out during the games (though obviously, the player never hears this). Additionally, in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Meta Knight will lose his temper if Kirby refuses to pick up the [[Sword]] given to him before his boss fight, causing him to kick it away.


==Countermeasures==
==Signature attacks==
Kirby Knight wears this costume in the game. Can also be used for other sports. His abilities are often described as a combination of sword and gun, like Kirby's [[Sword|sword]] [[Wing|gun]], but have different names. Common system errors are listed in the table below:
Due to being a boss in so many ''Kirby'' games, Meta Knight has a large number of signature attacks which he uses in most of his fights, and in some games can be used when he is playable. Due to his sword and wings, his moveset is typically portrayed as a combination of [[Sword]] and [[Wing]] Kirby, though he does have a number of attacks unique to himself. The following table lists all of his most notable attacks, in alphabetical order:


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|Wake up now
|Crescent Shot
|''[[Kirby Super Star|Hi Kirby!]]''
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|The sea sword radiated great power that covered a large area.
|Meta Knight fires a crescent-shaped energy projectile out of his sword which can travel a long distance.
|It is called a "knife".
|Also referred to as "Sword Beam".
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|Dimensional Strike
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Super Smash Bros. A fist]]'' (I think), ''[[Kirby Battle Royale|Cancer Battle Royale Game]]'' (From the first ''Kirby'' game)
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (first appearance), ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' (first use in a ''Kirby'' game)
|He made himself a hat. So go ahead and attack.
|Meta Knight uses his cape to vanish, then reappears elsewhere and strikes.
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|Down Thrust
|''[[Kirby's Adventure|Kirby surprised!]]''
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Meta Knight jumped into the air and threw his sword. Work
|Meta Knight leaps into the air and then drops straight downward with his sword beneath him, planting it into the ground.
|Val can use this power with Kirby.
|This move would later become usable by Sword Kirby.
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|Watch this show.
|Galaxia Darkness
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Super Smash wants answers.]]'' (Starting), ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby: Robot World]]'' (from the original ''Kirby'' game)
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (first appearance), ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (first use in a ''Kirby'' game)
|The purpose of this creature is to create darkness and fight with the power of the sword.
|Meta Knight creates a field of darkness by sweeping his cape, then pierces the darkness with a powerful strike from his sword.
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|wind storm
|Tornado Attack
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Bro, you are very smart.]]'' (first step), ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|That star is Kirby.]]'' (used in ''Kll the Bat'')
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (first appearance), ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' (first use in a ''Kirby'' game)
|Enemy forces are approaching. Create a storm
|Meta Knight spins into a whirlwind, attacking enemies all around him.
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|Buy 30,000 won.
|Meta Triple Slash
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Kirby returns to the world of fantasy.]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Matt Knight has three.
|Meta Knight performs three slashes with his sword - one after the other - as he moves forward.
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|[[Shuttle Loop|He drives a car]]
|[[Shuttle Loop]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star|The main character is Kirby.]]''
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|The policemen's keys flew into the air. They fly in the air.
|Meta Knight leaps into the air and then flies straight forward, usually after performing a looping turn in midair.
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|He didn't like it.
|Tornado Slash
|''[[Kirby Super Star|Kirby]]''
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|At night he took out his sword and threw away the great sword.
|Meta Knight thrusts his sword into the ground, causing a giant tornado to appear and sweep across the arena.
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|What are you doing!
|Up Thrust
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|Kirby's dream]]''
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Heavy spear
|Meta Knight thrusts his sword straight upward in a quick motion.
|Can you make this change in Kirby?
|This move can also be performed by [[Master]] Kirby.
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|[[Upper Calibur|in one]]
|[[Upper Calibur]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies|Eli, Kirby's friend.]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|The purpose of Z is to attack and destroy enemies. A successful Meta Knight will attack the enemy in the air until they fall to the ground.
|Meta Knight strikes upward in an arc, catching his opponent and throwing them upward into the air. If successful, Meta Knight will then repeatedly strike the opponent in the air before striking them back down to the ground, dealing big damage.
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==Update==
==Variants==
Thanks to Meta Knight's good background, you have monsters like in other Meta Knight files. The video game series includes Metal Species. Kirby and other characters and creatures:
Due to Meta Knight's ubiquity as a character, there are several other entities that resemble him, as well as alternate versions of Meta Knight himself. The following lists all of the different versions of Meta Knight along with other characters or entities that resemble him throughout the ''Kirby'' video game series:
===Second Edition by Matt Knight===
===Alternate versions of Meta Knight===
*'''[[Dark Meta Knight|Three black letters.]]''': Kirby first saw the [[Dark Mind|Dark Arts]] as a darker, cooler version of Marty Ryder.
*'''[[Dark Meta Knight]]''': A shadowy evil version of Meta Knight that was created by [[Dark Mind]] and first appeared in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''. This version of Meta Knight is recognizable by his darker appearance, silver sword, tattered wings, and slash mark on his mask.
*'''[[Mecha Knight|Three wheels]]''': Matt Knight works at Kirby [[Haltmann Works Company|Holtman's factory]]. Kirby controls, programs and builds robots around the world. This Meta Knight form can shoot laser beams and grenades. Two more versions of MechaKnight were introduced. A good example of a robot is a general machine or an expert.
*'''[[Mecha Knight]]''': When Meta Knight is captured by the [[Haltmann Works Company]] in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', he is mind-controlled and mechanized, then sent after Kirby. This version of Meta Knight has the ability to fire missiles and shoot lasers from an eyepiece on his mask. Two more versions of Mecha Knight were made, known as [[Mecha Knight+]] and [[Stock Mecha Knight]], the latter of which is a fully robotic duplicate.
*'''[[Parallel Meta Knight|Another thought]]''': This is another Kirby console known as "Meta Knight or Ice Blade".
*'''[[Parallel Meta Knight]]''': Referred to as the "Otherworldly Frost Blade", this parallel version of Meta Knight from [[Another Dimension]] has a darker color scheme and a brown mask, and appears in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
*'''[[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight|Three percent hair at night]]''': In the final battle of ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', Meta Knight and Diddy create a cursed creature called the Black Infinity Mask.
*'''[[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight|Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight]]''': Meta Knight puts on a cursed relic called the Mask of Dark Bonds along with King Dedede in the final boss encounter in the [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals|story mode]] of ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''.
*'''[[Phantom Meta Knight|driving]]''': Manta J's Nightmare on the Edge of Night and ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land|Kirby's World]]''.
*'''[[Phantom Meta Knight]]''': Referred to as "The Lone Illusion", this illusory version of Meta Knight is encountered in the Ultimate Cup Z of the [[Colosseum]] in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.
===Heroes are enemies.===
===Enemies that resemble Meta Knight===
*'''[[Galacta Knight|Star Horse]]''': Crimson Warrior is said to be "The Man Stronger Than Glass" is like a fairy-tale hero, but has a spear, shield, arms, and angel wings in addition to a sword. He also has incredible magical abilities.
*'''[[Galacta Knight]]''': Termed "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy", this magenta warrior resembles Meta Knight but sports a lance and shield, along with a horned mask and angelic wings. He wields immense magic power in addition to his mobility and swordsmanship.
*'''[[Metal General|just grab it]]''': [[Halcandra|Helicandra]] is the mother of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Kirby's dream in Rebirth]]''. Metal General Meta Knight uses Stein Handy.
*'''[[Metal General]]''': The security guard of [[Egg Engines]] on [[Halcandra]], who appears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake. Metal General uses some attacks similar to Meta Knight, most notably a variant of [[Shuttle Loop]] called "Electro Shock Shuttle Loop".
*'''[[Morpho Knight|Online games for heroes]]''': [[Butterfly]] and [[Meta Knight|Death Knight]] first appeared in ''[[Kirby Star Allies|Kirby's Star League]]''. Morpho Knight will move from stage to stage and face powerful enemies like [[Galacta Knight|Glass Knight]] and [[Soul Forgo|Forsaken Spirit]]. He has black and white skin, a red sword, a mask of butterfly wings and is known as the strange "Fire King".
*'''[[Morpho Knight]]''': The reborn [[butterfly]] and "knight of [[wikipedia:Yomi|Yomi]]" that first appeared in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. Morpho Knight flies in from another dimension to cast judgment on powerful foes such as Galacta Knight and [[Soul Forgo]]. It resembles Meta Knight — differing through its largely black body, bright red sword, ornate mask, and butterfly wings and attacks with vicious fiery magic.


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==The results are the same==
==Game appearances==
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| ''[[Kirby's Adventure|Kirby Cup]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| Ask a friend or carer to help you
| Supporting antagonist and boss
| Sometimes Kirby will turn on the lights to help. But the war will be [[Orange Ocean|orange]].
| Will sometimes assist Kirby by tossing him an [[Invincible Candy]] but is fought as a boss in [[Orange Ocean]].
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| ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land|conspiracy]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]''
| Indian entertainment
| Easter egg
| Kirk appears in the world after games and other events.
| Appears in [[Kracko Land]] after beating the game once and performing a specific set of actions.
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| ''[[Kirby's Dream Course|Kirby's dream has come true.]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''
| every day
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| He finished the race in the top five.
| Appears as one of the five placeholder icons for the default rankings in the game.
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| ''[[Kirby's Avalanche|asked Kirby]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''
| Staff and administrative support
| Supporting antagonist and boss
| This is the main enemy of the game.
| The penultimate opponent of the Competition mode.
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| ''[[Kirby Super Star|Old Kirby]]''
| ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| Large and small groups
| Secondary antagonist and boss
| [[Samurai Kirby|Kirby Samurai]] takes [[Revenge of Meta Knight|revenge on his enemies]] and Matt Knight is the final boss.
| Main antagonist and final boss of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], and an opponent in [[Samurai Kirby]].
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| [[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby'' Stark from Super Redemption.]]
| [[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' for SNES]]
| Support and supervise people.
| Supporting antagonist and boss
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| ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|Kirby: Never]]''
| ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
| Support for printers, drivers and drivers
| Supporting antagonist, playable character, and boss
| It reminds me of ''Kirby's style''. The main character is played by Mr. Meta Knight
| As this is a remake of ''Kirby's Adventure'', he has the same role here as he did in that game. Meta Knight is also the protagonist and sole playable character in [[Meta Knightmare]].
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| ''[[Kirby Air Ride|The Journey]]''
| ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
| He was playing
| Playable character
| This is the first 3D movie of the night.
| This is Meta Knight's first physical 3D appearance.
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| ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror|Fill glasses and bottles.]]''
| ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| Beginner
| Supporting protagonist
| In many games, the [[Dark Meta Knight|dark night]] is the most important night.
| [[Dark Meta Knight]] takes Meta Knight's likeness for the majority of the game.
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| ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse|Kirby's line]]''
| ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
| drama
| Playable character
| It took three times.
| Has three health bars like in Meta Knightmare.
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| ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Kirby Tim Remy.]]''
| ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| Another boss
| Secondary antagonist and boss
| Kirby tries to stop [[Dark Nebula|Thor]] from flying west, but the fight becomes difficult.
| While ultimately trying to prevent Kirby from freeing [[Dark Nebula]], he is fought late in the game due to a misunderstanding.
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| ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|Kirby's Animals]]''
| ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
| Actors and characters are enemies.
| Secondary antagonist, playable character, and boss
| This game is made by the famous Kirby and has one player. Meta Knight is the only main character in [[Meta Knightmare Ultra|Marieltra]].
| As this game is a remake of ''Kirby Super Star'', his roles from that game are reused. In addition, he serves as the protagonist and sole playable character of [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]].
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| ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn|Kirby's Story]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''
| Another difference is style and content.
| Secondary antagonist, supporting character, and boss
| In naval defense, Meta Knight gives Kirby the [[Metamortex|Metamartex]] [[Tankbot|robot]] and Jenny assists him in his mission.
| Controlled by [[Yin-Yarn]] during his fight. Later on, Meta Knight helps Kirby fight Yin-Yarn by giving him a [[Metamortex]] for the [[Tankbot]].
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| ''[[Kirby Mass Attack|Kirby's Final Attack]]''
| ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
| There is less competition.
| Secondary antagonist and boss
| [[Strato Patrol EOS|EOS]] can be found in corridors and in [[Kirby Quest|Kirby's missions]].
| Appears only in the [[Sub-Game]]s [[Strato Patrol EOS]] and [[Kirby Quest]].
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| ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Kirby went back to sleep.]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
| Uppercase and lowercase letters
| Supporting protagonist and playable character
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| ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition|The unique Kirby Dream]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''
| Each game has different events.
| Roles vary between games
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| ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Kirby's Exclusive Third Avenue]]''
| ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
| Camera
| Cameo
| Like real tea. Kirby will be pleased with the good-looking [[Kirby Master|master]].
| Appears as a [[Keychain]]. He is also a part of the audience in the [[Kirby Master]] video.
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| ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|Kirby, Chris]]''
| ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
| They buy more
| Cameo
| It looks like a bag tied with a string.
| Appears as a collectible [[figurine]] and in one of the [[Secret Diary]] pages.
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| ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Rob Kirby]]''
| ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| Answer, game, trick
| Supporting protagonist, playable character, and boss
| The most important part of the game is related to the internal combustion engine. He was also the main character and the third main character in the [[Meta Knightmare Returns|Twilight saga]].
| Controlled by [[Susie]] for most of the game under the form of [[Mecha Knight]]. Additionally, he is the protagonist and sole playable character in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]].
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| ''[[Kirby Battle Royale|Play Kirby's War online]]''
| ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
| Other players and other coaches
| Secondary antagonist, playable character, and boss
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| ''[[Kirby Star Allies|ICA]]''
| ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| Graphics, media player and other controls
| Supporting protagonist, playable character, and boss
| Del goes to [[Jamba Heart|Jumba]] alone. But then Kirby's [[Dream Friend|dream]] came.
| Initially controlled by the [[Jamba Heart]], but joins Kirby's side as a [[Dream Friend]] once defeated.
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| ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn|Kirby features]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''
| Support players, coaches and players.
| Supporting antagonist, boss, and playable character
| Kirby Epic Series Edition with Game Number. Players with a bad reputation.
| As this is a port of ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', his role from that game is reused. Additionally, he appears as the sole playable character in the sub-game [[Slash & Bead]].
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| ''[[Super Kirby Clash|a serious car accident]]''
| ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
| Benzyl
| Cameo
| If you like to play, there is a night gate outside the city.
| Meta Knight can be seen in the background of the Port Village after a sufficient amount of progress has been made in the game.
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| ''[[Kirby Fighters 2|Kirby's Army]]''
| ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| You are smart and wise.
| Playable character and boss
| Meta Knight is the master of historical warfare.
| Meta Knight is a playable character and also teams up with [[King Dedede]] as the final boss of Story Mode.
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| ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land|Kirby World]]''
| ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| Love is work
| Supporting character and boss
| Meta Knight appears in several Kirby [[Colosseum]] games, but is not a main character.
| Meta Knight challenges Kirby to a sparring match in the [[Colosseum]] and appears as a [[figure]], but otherwise has no plot-significant role.
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| ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet|Food]]''
| ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
| Explain the situation
| Reference
| Kirby's attack on a man was aimed at another man.
| Kirby can take on Meta Knight's appearance and color, and Meta Knight also appears on several [[Character Treat]]s.
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|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Kirby Returns]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Another character.
|Supporting protagonist and playable character
|When Kirby wakes up, he has to work.
|Reprises his role from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
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!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|It is different.]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
| It's a chick
| Cameo
| He moves the table
| Appears as a trophy. This is Meta Knight's first 3D appearance.
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Super Smash Bros. Director]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
| great player
| Playable character
| When you play a knight
| Meta Knight also has a role in the story mode.
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Your brother is sick. Nintendo 3DS/Vii U]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
| Buy sports equipment
| Playable character
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Grieving parents and siblings at the end of the road]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| training program
| Playable character
| This event is also known as Meta Night.
| Meta Knight also has a role in the story mode.
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| ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Maker|To Mary]]''
| ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Maker|Super Mario Maker]]''
| explanation
| Reference
| Mario can earn 8 night points by using special items.
| Mario can use a special item to take on Meta Knight's 8-bit appearance in courses.
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| ''[[mariowiki:Yoshi's Woolly World|Yoshi's Big Project]]''
| ''[[mariowiki:Yoshi's Woolly World|Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
| This is important information.
| Reference
| Yoshi can turn [[amiibo|amoebas]] into magical creatures.
| Yoshi can take on Meta Knight's appearance by tapping his [[amiibo]].
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| ''[[nwiki:Bye-Bye BoxBoy!|Children have two characteristics.]]''
| ''[[nwiki:Bye-Bye BoxBoy!|BYE-BYE BOXBOY!]]''
| i say
| Reference
| Meta Knight is a musical instrument. Kobe can use his Meta Knight form.
| Qbby can take on Meta Knight's appearance if the player uses Meta Knight's amiibo.
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| ''[[nwiki:Part Time UFO|Long term loans]]''
| ''[[nwiki:Part Time UFO|Part Time UFO]]''
| look at it
| Reference
| Android is required.
| One of the levels features a Meta Knight plush doll.
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===''Kirby's Last Dream''===
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
This villain first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Adventure|Kirby Advertisements]]'' and later appeared in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|New Kirby]]''. Live your dreams in the dream game. [[King Dedede|Dad]]'s friends ask one of the seven stars not to sleep. [[Meta-Knights|Three heroes]] appear in different chapters to fight Kirby before Kirby takes his head or help Kirby create an indestructible treasure. At the [[Orange Ocean|Great Lake]], Meta Knight summons Kirby's [[Sword|sword]] and tries to capture it. In this battle, the soldiers attacked the cow and killed it with a sword. There is no attack or attack. When you're done, remove the mask and the first Kirby will appear. He took his bags and left.
Meta Knight makes his first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', later reappearing in its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. He is one of [[King Dedede]]'s friends who guards one of the seven pieces of the [[Star Rod]] in order to keep [[Nightmare]] sealed away. Before his boss battle, Meta Knight appears in several levels, where he either directs his minions, the [[Meta-Knights]], to fight Kirby, or (exclusively in ''Kirby's Adventure'') assists Kirby by throwing an [[Invincible Candy]] to him. In the boss stage of [[Orange Ocean]], Meta Knight challenges Kirby to a duel, throwing a sword that Kirby must [[GRAB IT!|pick up]] to get the [[Sword]] ability and begin the fight. During the fight, Meta Knight attacks and blocks with his sword. He notably lacks his wings and projectile attacks seen in future battles in the series. Once defeated, his mask splits in two, revealing, for the first time, his appearance similar to Kirby. He then wraps himself in his cape and flees.
 
In ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', Meta Knight receives an updated design similar to his appearance in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. Like other bosses in this remake, he is larger and his battle is made easier. Additionally, all of the sequences in which he gives Kirby an Invincible Candy have been removed. Now the candy just appears out of thin air when Kirby approaches the relevant sections.


"Kirby. This idea was inspired by ''Dusty Nightmare'' from ''[[Kirby Super Star|Kirby. Superstar]]''." Like their new predecessors, they are large and easy to defeat. Attack to avoid Kirby's candy attacks.
{{main|Meta Knightmare}}
{{main|Meta Knightmare|How can I help you?}}
Meta Knight also appears as a playable character in the [[Meta Knightmare]] [[Sub-Game]] of ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''. He, as always, uses his sword instead of copy abilities. Interestingly, Meta Knight faces himself in Orange Ocean, instead of being replaced by another character to be the boss for the level.
Meta Knight appears in the [[Sub-Game|minigame]] [[Meta Knightmare|Meta Fantasy Kirby Knight]]. Mima uses a sword instead of a normal skill. The reason for this is the attractiveness of the Orange Sea rather than changing conditions.


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KA Orange Ocean Stage 7 screenshot 01.png|In ''Kirby's Adventure'', Kirby learns how to throw his Persian [[Sword|sword]] in battle.
KA Orange Ocean Stage 7 screenshot 01.png|Kirby is prompted to [[GRAB IT!|pick up]] the [[Sword]] tossed to him by Meta Knight before his boss fight in ''Kirby's Adventure''.
KNiDL Meta Knight battle.png|Kirby meets Matt. ''Kirby Knight: Dream, dream''
KNiDL Meta Knight battle.png|Kirby battles Meta Knight in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
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=== ''Football in Kirbyland'' ===
=== ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' ===
Joe Kirby is the star of ''Kirby Kirkland HQ'', an [[Easter egg]] in pinball cartoons. The brightness of the [[Mike|microphone]] is 77,700 degrees. This happens when the story is played after defeating an immortal boss and the player does not need to interact with the story.
In ''Kirby's Pinball Land'', Meta Knight appears as an [[Easter egg]] in the upper board of [[Kracko Land]] if Kirby breaks all of the stars that appear alongside [[Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright|Mr. Shine]], accompanied by the [[Mike]] scream sound effect and 77700 points. This only happens when revisiting the board after defeating King Dedede, and Meta Knight himself cannot be interacted with after appearing.


===''Fantasy game Kirby Man''===
===''Kirby's Dream Course''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Course|Kirby's Great Cycle]]'', Meta Knight appears five times in each chapter.
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', Meta Knight appears as one of the five placeholder icons on the scoreboards for each course.


=== ''special'' ===
=== ''Kirby's Avalanche'' ===
{{Quote|Although Meta Knight ultimately won, Iceberg never won.|Meet Kirby's Ice Cream (North American horse racing), 24 pages.}}
[[File:KAv_Meta_Knight_cutscene_sprite.png|thumb|right|Meta Knight as seen in Kirby's Avalanche.]]
''[[Kirby's Avalanche|Kirby Snow]]'', Meta Knight's greatest enemy (Meta Knight Guide). Many drivers easily beat their peers. Lulu is different from PO.
{{Quote|Chivalrous to the last, Metaknight is an all but unbeatable Avalanche player.|''Kirby's Avalanche'' Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 24}}
Meta Knight (referred to in the manual as "Metaknight") is the second-to-last opponent in ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''. He is more skilled than other opponents at making a comeback when most of his playing field has been covered in Garbage Puyos. His Puyo Puyo equivalent is Rulue.


===''Soup''===
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS RoMK opening scene 4.png|thumb|right|The way of the vengeful horse is clear.]]
[[File:KSS RoMK opening scene 4.png|thumb|right|Meta Knight as seen in the Revenge Of Meta Knight opening scene]]
[[Revenge of Meta Knight|Meta Knight]] is an expansion pack for ''[[Kirby Super Star|Kirby Superstar]]''. In this mini game, Meta Knight tries to stop people from doing stupid things in their sleep with the help of Meta Knight and the [[Halberd|Allahabad Army]]. But when the boat crashes, Kirby gets back on board. Kirby scored against Allahabad and the team struggled to continue. As the ship sinks, Matt Knight tells the crew to abandon ship, and Javelin and [[Kirby]] meet up on the ship, just like ''Kirby's combat mission''. Take out Kirby's sword. Unlike Kirby, players are not free to use swords. After defeating Matt Knight, he left and returned to the ring. When Kirby escapes from [[Wheelie|Will]]'s ship, Matt Knight gives him wings and kills Will for the first time in the series. But he didn't do that. Victory seems to be Kirby and Meta Knight. The fish fell into the sea.
Meta Knight reappears as an antagonist in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]], where he has an entire Sub-Game dedicated to him, called [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]. In this Sub-Game, with the help of the [[Meta-Knights]] and his warship the [[Halberd]], Meta Knight attempts to conquer [[Dream Land]] in order to end the inhabitants' lazy lifestyles. However, as the Halberd is about to launch, Kirby intervenes and boards the ship. Kirby proceeds to destroy the Halberd piece by piece, while Meta Knight and his crew attempt to stop him. When it becomes apparent that the ship is going to crash, Meta Knight orders his crew to evacuate before engaging [[Kirby]] in a duel on the Halberd's bridge, a fight reminiscent of their duel in ''Kirby's Adventure''. Again, he offers Kirby a sword. Unlike ''Kirby's Adventure'', the player can opt to refuse the sword by not taking it within several seconds. Upon being defeated, Meta Knight's mask splits open, revealing his face once more, before he disappears in a swirl of his cape. While Kirby rushes to escape from the descending warship on a [[Wheelie]], Meta Knight, in a last desperate bid, unveils his bat-like wings for the first time in the series and attacks. However, his attempt fails. The Halberd plummets into the ocean as Kirby successfully lands on dry land and Meta Knight flies off in the distance.


Kirby comes to fight the [[Samurai Kirby|samurai army]].
Meta Knight also appears in the Sub-Game [[Samurai Kirby]], where he appears as the last opponent sporting a samurai outfit.


If you put Kirby on the star map. Super Meta Knight Kirby will appear, targeting you.
In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', Meta Knight also appears on a card in [[Kirby Card Swipe]], and as a target in [[Kirby on the Draw]].


====Revenge of three women====
====Meta Knight's moves in Revenge of Meta Knight====
Knights fight like knights in Metabus:
Meta Knight's boss battle in Revenge of Meta Knight introduced his several trademark moves in the series, including:
*'''[[Mach Tornado|bad guy]]''' - When the Knight Raised a [[Tornado|Storm]]. If [[Kirby]] is hit by a wave, he will explode and die. [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] A meta night game. The list includes basic components and special functions.
*'''[[Mach Tornado]]''' - Meta Knight turns himself into a [[tornado]], which cannot be [[guard]]ed. If [[Kirby]] is hit by the tornado, he will be thrown into the air and will take damage when he crashes onto the ground. This would later become [[SmashWiki:Mach Tornado|Meta Knight's neutral special move]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]].
*'''Hide or show waves''' - Sometimes they say bad things about you. Heroes must pay for their actions. Put the sword away and hope for the best. In the game, Kirby falls from the sky, causing storms and destruction. This mod works with different tanks like Meta Knight, [[Dark Meta Knight]] and [[Galacta Knight|Galaxy]].
*'''Tornado Slash/Summon''' - Sometimes simply called '''Tornado'''. Meta Knight requires charging to use this move. After releasing his charge, he stabs his sword into the ground to summon a giant [[guard|unguardable]] tornado. Like Mach Tornado, Kirby will be thrown into the air and take crash damage when hit by the giant tornado. This move has since appeared on various Meta Knight-esque bosses, such as [[Dark Meta Knight]] and [[Galacta Knight]].
*'''Cut with a knife''' - Kyrkeby pursued the hero and raised his sword. In the final battle, Meta Knight managed to escape. When Metaboss uses this animation in a new game, Kirby's head explodes. Meta Knight is a modern runner.
*'''Glide Sword''' - Meta Knight performs a quick glide to thrust his sword at Kirby. In older games, Meta Knight requires charging to perform this. In modern games, this move, when used by Meta Knight-esque bosses, is in a similar fashion to '''[[Shuttle Loop]]''' of [[Wing]] Kirby. When Meta Knight is a playable character in modern games, he replaces it with Shuttle Loop directly.
*'''a month and a half''' - Meta Knight makes a sword. The ''Kirby Superstar'' Warrior Rising meta icon is green. But in ''Kirby Superstar Ultra'' Developer Crocus (short for ''Star Kirby Alice'') is the color of the [[Galaxia|Galactic Sword]]. But Matt Knight is good.
*'''Crescent Shot''' - Meta Knight fires a crescent-shaped energy wave from his sword. Meta Knight's Crescent Shot is green-colored in the original ''Kirby Super Star'' but has become yellow-colored to match the color of his [[Galaxia]] sword since its remake ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (and remains so in ''Kirby Star Allies''). The Crescent Shots from Meta Knight-esque bosses are usually in different colors instead.


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====Meta Knightmare Ultra====
{{main|Meta Knightmare Ultra|Good meta writer.}}
{{main|Meta Knightmare Ultra}}
''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|Kirby Superstar Ultimate Edition]]'' includes '''Meta Knight Marriott''', Meta Knight and [[Spring Breeze|Kirby Spring Air]], [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Diana Sword]], [[The Great Cave Offensive|Mega Cave]], [[Revenge of Meta Knight|Meta Knight Revenge]] and [[Milky Way Wishes|Galaxy Dude]].
Exclusively in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' is a game mode called '''Meta Knightmare Ultra''', where rather than playing [[Kirby]], Meta Knight is played through a run-through of the stages of [[Spring Breeze]], [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]], [[The Great Cave Offensive]], [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], and [[Milky Way Wishes]].


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!width="20%"| '''I promise'''
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| '''Meta Chop'''
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| {{center|B}}
| '''Trust is the most important thing.'''
| '''Knight Spin'''
| {{center|he went}}
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| '''Knight Beam'''
| {{center|Hello}}
| {{center|B at full health}}
| '''It kills me every time you come.'''
| '''Meta Chop and Thrust'''
| {{center|In heaven}}
| {{center|B in air}}
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| {{center|After cutting the section}}
| {{center|B after Meta Chop}}
| '''Contains nitrogen'''
| '''Down Thrust'''
| {{center|sky}}
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| {{center|He created man.}}
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| {{center|Because}}
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| {{center|8 pts.}}
| '''do it'''
| '''Heal'''
| {{center|PTSD}}
| {{center|10 pts}}
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| '''His name is Boynik.'''
| '''Knight Call'''
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| {{center|2 pts.}}
| '''Ori'''
| '''Mach Tornado'''
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===''Starbucks Kirby'' (stay there)===
===''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Super Famicom)===
Meta Knight defeated Kirby in [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Starcracker]]''. According to the company.
Meta Knight appears as one of the opponents that Kirby must battle in the story mode of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]]. After being defeated, he relinquishes his piece of [[Mr. Star]].
 
===''Kirby Air Ride''===
{{main|Meta Knight (Kirby Air Ride)}}
Meta Knight makes a relatively minor appearance in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' as an unlockable character who can be selected as a [[Air Ride Machine|machine]] in the game's [[Air Ride]] mode. Unlike Kirby, he cannot [[inhale]] enemies, nor [[copy]] their abilities, and cannot [[Boost (move)|boost]]. However, he effectively always has the [[Sword]] and [[Wing]] abilities, gaining all their benefits and drawbacks at all times.


===''Kirby's Machine''===
Aside from his role as a playable character, Meta Knight makes a momentary appearance confronting [[Kirby]] during the game's opening sequence.
{{main|Meta Knight (Kirby Air Ride)|carpet (Thanks Kirby!)}}
Another character Kirby and Tina couldn't stand was Matt Knight. Unlike Kirby, he can't stop himself from killing enemies with his abilities. Strong hooks and lines. But weak and fragile.
After exiting the game, Matthew meets regular [[Kirby]] one last time.


===''Glasses are bad, glasses are good.''===
===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
{{see also|Dark Meta Knight{{!}}The object is dead}}
{{see also|Dark Meta Knight}}
''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror|Kirby Mirror]]'' is based on a Kirby story by Matt Knight. The pilot realized that he was flying over [[Mirror World|ice]] and was in danger. But when I went to the window I saw a [[Dark Meta Knight|smiling face]]. Meta Knight briefly fights the soldiers, but Meta Dark overpowers him and his powers, turning Meta Dark into a giant ship. When Matt breaks the ice, he becomes a hero and the ice spreads across the world. Finally, [[Kirby]] and his followers meet Matthew Knight. (This is called a boss in other ''Kirby'' games) But as we tell this man's story, we see the dark side of Matthew's independent personality. The game ends with Kirby and Klaus going through the mirror and back inside. Meanwhile, Meta Knight prepares for the upcoming battle. But the soldier shows up and catches the criminal. Kirby struggled to support himself on his elbows until Black Knight knocked on the door and Black Knight raised his sword. New players must fight the final boss, [[Dark Mind|Black Brain]]. He saw Matej play. Another soldier fell nearby. Providing [[Master|riders]] with the most effective sports. Like other great games in the Kirby series, there are no cheats in this game. Murdock leaves, and Kirby and friends return to Earth. However, the villagers had no choice but to break the glass with a knife.
[[File:KatAM Intro3.png|thumb|right|Meta Knight gets thrown into the Dimension Mirror by Dark Meta Knight.]]
Meta Knight appears again in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', where he plays one of his most significant roles in the ''Kirby'' series to date. In the intro, Meta Knight is seen flying into the [[Mirror World]] after sensing danger there. Meanwhile, a mysterious shadowy version of him, later revealed to be [[Dark Meta Knight]], slashes Kirby into four copies of himself. The doppelgänger then escapes into the Mirror World, but not before Kirby and his clones follow him. Shortly upon entering it, the shadowy doppelgänger defeats Meta Knight in a duel and throws him into the [[Dimension Mirror]]. The doppelgänger then slashes the mirror into eight fragments, scattering them across the Mirror World.  


Kirby has the same [[Magic|magical]] abilities as Meta Knight. But it didn't work. Kirby can't reach the galaxy, but Matt gathers his energy and destroys all the enemies in the house. But he has a connection with Meta Knight, so he doesn't know what Meta Knight's base is.
When Kirby and his clones reach the penultimate level, [[Radish Ruins]], they seemingly encounter Meta Knight under the alias "? ? ?". However, upon defeat, his colors change, revealing him to be the mysterious dark doppelgänger before he escapes.


===''Curse of Kirby's Vault''===
When Kirby and his clones find all the mirror shards and enter the Dimension Mirror, they once again encounter Meta Knight, ready to battle. However, the real Meta Knight emerges and reveals the other to be a dark impostor, Dark Meta Knight. Kirby and his clones engage the impostor and defeat him, shattering him into pieces. Immediately after, a portal appears, sucking Kirby and his clones inside to face the final boss, [[Dark Mind]]. Meta Knight manages to throw his sword into the portal before it closes. On the other side of the portal, Kirby and his clones find Meta Knight's sword plunged into the ground nearby. Touching it grants Kirby the [[Master]] ability, the [[Last Battle Ability]] of this game. After Dark Mind is defeated, Meta Knight is seen flying back home with the other Kirbys. On his way, he drops his sword down into the Mirror World so that its inhabitants can use it in times of need.
[[File:KCC Meta Knight Artwork 1.png|thumb|150px|Paul appears on screen as Matt Knight Kirby.]]
 
But Meta Knight and Kirby don't seem to have much potential. He is strong and fast, but not strong. Available in three "sizes". Along with Kirby's [[Copy Ability|abilities]] like [[Waddle Dee|Volley]] and [[King Dedede|Death]], you can also summon and use special weapons. You can hear the sounds of wounded enemies and the sounds of fighting with swords
Meta Knight also appears when Kirby gets the [[Magic]] ability. There is a slight chance that Kirby will land on Galaxia, which summons Meta Knight to destroy all the enemies in the room. However, because he is trapped in the Dimension Mirror throughout the entire game, it is unclear how Meta Knight can be summoned in that manner.
 
===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
[[File:KCC Meta Knight Artwork 1.png|thumb|100px|Artwork of Ball Meta Knight from ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'']]
While not formally appearing during ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', Meta Knight is an unlockable playable character, appearing in ball form. He is the fastest and bounciest character, but also with the lowest health, only having three "bars". He, like [[Waddle Dee]] and [[King Dedede]], can use only the dash attack, instead of [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]], in a similar way to how he was playable in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''. When he collides with a stunned enemy or while dashing, a sword sound effect is heard.
 
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===''Photographed by Kirby Rush''===
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Kirby: Meta Knight]]'' is a strong team. When Kirby crashes his car in [[Ice Island|Iceland]] and discovers the box, he accidentally becomes part of the [[Daroach|Earth Bear]] and meets Matt Knight, who takes the box. The treasure is sent to the [[Secret Sea|sea of ​​stars]], above which a five-pointed star appears.
[[File:KSqS_Meta_Knight_Cutscene.png|thumb|150px|Meta Knight stealing the chest containing Dark Nebula from Kirby and Daroach.]]
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Meta Knight makes a surprise appearance. After Kirby defeats [[Daroach]] in [[Ice Island]] and retrieves the chest Kirby believes to contain his [[Strawberry Shortcake]], Meta Knight suddenly swoops in and steals the chest. He takes the chest to [[Secret Sea]], an area blocked by the star door, which can only be opened by finding the five [[Star Seal]]s.  


Meta Knight quickly opened it and discovered an [[Halberd|antenna]] hidden in the mysterious ocean. Meta Knight is a commander who lives alone on the battlefield. The game has changed with new weapons like Moon, Plasma Sphere and Meta Night Army. Herbert was killed in the battle. If dropped, the cover will shake and be damaged. [[Dark Nebula|Lena]] becomes Meta Knight's Guardian of Hell, fighting her way through the dungeons to find treasure and stop Kirby.
Upon unlocking the star door, it is revealed that Meta Knight's warship the [[Halberd]] is hidden at the bottom of the Secret Sea. Meta Knight serves as the boss of Secret Sea in a battle that takes place aboard the [[Halberd]]. In this fight, Meta Knight has many moves from previous games along with new elemental attacks in his arsenal, such as a fire Crescent Shot and a plasma imbued Down Thrust. Throughout the fight, the Halberd is seen ascending from the sea before eventually halting in space. When defeated, his mask once again splits open, revealing his face underneath and causing him to flee. It is later revealed that the chest was the prison of [[Dark Nebula]], the lord of the underworld and final boss of the game, and that Meta Knight took the treasure chest and fought Kirby to prevent him from being released.  


This is the only time that Meta Knight (not King) prevents Kirby from drawing his sword before the battle.
This appearance marks the only time when Meta Knight (while not possessed) does not offer Kirby a sword before battle.


===''Wheel Kirby Hero Special'' / ''Kirby Gooey''===
===''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' / ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''===
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[[File:KEY Meta Knight artwork.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Photo: UAZ Metaraider]]
[[File:KEY Meta Knight artwork.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Artwork of Yarn Meta Knight]]
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{{quote|This space guardian fell under Yin-Yarn's spell! Luckily, it all worked out!|[[Patch Plaza]] description}}
Meta Knight is also available in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn|Kirby Epic Spin]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn|Kirby Epic Spin Plus]]''. These are the images that will keep you awake until the game ends and the images disappear. Matt Knight jumped at the sudden noise. A meta knight can live underground in the shadows. The war is over. Half of the fighting is sword fighting. There is no star sword, but the tip is red. After the attack, Jane returns to Dreamland with Irina and the Three Knights along with [[Kirby]], Pooh, [[King Dedede|Dededo]] and Pooh.
Meta Knight once again appears in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''. He is not seen until late in the game, where he is found on the battleship [[Halberd]], confused as to why Dream Land is covered in patches and stitching. [[Yin-Yarn]] then suddenly appears and sucks up Meta Knight with his sock. Meta Knight is not seen after that until he is revealed to be the boss of [[Space Land]], under Yin-Yarn's control. His fighting style is similar to how it was in previous appearances; he attacks with various sword techniques and uses tornadoes. None of the four swords he wields are Galaxia, but the final red sword he uses seems to be an equivalent. After he is defeated, Yin-Yarn's spell is broken and Meta Knight returns home to Dream Land via [[Prince Fluff]]'s sock, along with [[Kirby]], Prince Fluff, and [[King Dedede]].


If the letter arrives after the order. How big is NASA? They abused Meta Knight's request. Kirby turns into a [[Tankbot|robot]] and attacks [[Mega Yin-Yarn|Super Nine]].
Meta Knight also appears during the final boss. After Yin-Yarn is turned into [[Mega Yin-Yarn]], Meta Knight flies in and drops a [[Metamortex]], turning Kirby into the [[Tankbot]] to fight Mega Yin-Yarn.


Go to the knight
Exclusively in ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', Meta Knight is playable in his own [[Sub-Game]] called [[Slash & Bead]].


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===''Kirby's powerful attack''===
===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
Meta Knight does not appear in the main story, but appears several times in Kirby's main dungeons. He is the leader of the [[Strato Patrol EOS|EOS Street Patrol]] and a member of the famous Kirby Dee Waddle Dee and [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Bandana Nava]]. He starts as a 5th level mage with a sword and quick attacks. Appears in Kirby's Adventure, episodes 30 and 39 of The Dark Knight, and season 2 of [[Sword Knight|Swordsman]] and [[Blade Knight|Priest]]. 2600 jobs
While not appearing anywhere in the main story mode, Meta Knight has some high-profile appearances in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''{{'}}s [[Sub-Game]]s. He appears as a boss in [[Strato Patrol EOS]], with [[Sailor Waddle Dee]] and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] cheering him on, and [[Kirby Quest]]. In the former, he acts as the boss of Stage 5, and attacks using sword swipes and Mach Tornado blasts. In Kirby Quest, he is faced in Chapters 30 and 39, with the latter having him appear alongside [[Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight]], referencing his apprentices from the anime series. Here, he has 2600 HP.


=== ''The new version of "Kirby Dreamland" has been released.'' ===
=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
[[File:KRtDL Meta Knight Artwork 1.png|thumb|right|150px|The nightly show ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|returns to Kirbyland]]''.]]
[[File:KRtDL Meta Knight Artwork 1.png|thumb|right|150px|Artwork of Meta Knight from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.]]
Matt Knuth ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|returns to Kirby's Dream]]'' as [[Kirby]] [[King Dedede|King's grandfather]] and the character [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Shall's Bride]]. On the first step, the queen greets the woman behind Kirby's father. Kirby lives in the mountains, buys bread and reads books. The story begins when [[Lor Starcutter|Laura Stark]]'s ship mysteriously crashes into the sea. On the train, he meets a [[Magolor|Mongolian foreigner]] who wants to meet Tara. Kirby agrees to help Matt Knight and the others find the plane.
Meta Knight appears as a playable character in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', along with [[Kirby]], [[King Dedede]], and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]]. He is seen in the introductory cutscene reading a book in the grass on a knoll, while King Dedede and Bandana Waddle Dee chase Kirby, who is carrying a piece of cake. A mysterious ship, the [[Lor Starcutter]], then exits a wormhole and crashes, leading to the four of them investigating. Upon entering the ship, they meet an alien, [[Magolor]], who apparently needs help finding its missing ship parts. Kirby volunteers to help, and the rest, including Meta Knight, assist him in finding the ship parts.  


Realizing what the loss is, Magara takes the children to the [[Halcandra|Old Moon]]. They tasked [[Landia|Lydia]] with defeating the sky demon. However, [[Landia|Randy]] refuses and leaves, angering [[Magolor|McGrath]]. In the movie, Meta Knight finds Galara and uses his powers to stop her attack. But it has spread all over the world.
After they find the ship parts, Magolor takes the four to his homeworld [[Halcandra]], where he requests that they defeat [[Landia]] after the dragon shoots them out of the sky. However, after Landia is defeated, [[Magolor]] is revealed to be evil and escapes to the [[Another Dimension]]. In a cutscene depicting this event, Meta Knight is shown using his skills with his sword to attempt to fend off Magolor's attacks while pursuing him, but eventually falls to the battlefield to fight him instead.


He fights with Meta Knight's sword. His fighting style is [[Sword]]: ''Super Smash Bros''. That seems to be your talent. Kirby. It is an escape from war. A Kirby Star [[Wing]] that can fly as Meta Knight
Gameplay-wise, Meta Knight uses his sword to fight. His fighting style is almost identical to [[Sword]] Kirby's abilities, and appears to be similar to his techniques in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Meta Knight also uses his wings to fly in a similar fashion to [[Wing]] Kirby.


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| '''clear night'''
| '''Knight Beam'''
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| '''This is mine.'''
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| '''i have hair'''
| '''Meta Spin Slash'''
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| '''Good water storage.'''
| '''Meta Condor Dive'''
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| '''Global epidemic of infectious diseases.'''
| '''Piercing Slash'''
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| '''[[Shuttle Loop|The car is moving forward]]'''
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| '''Dissolve the juice in water.'''
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Kirby begins to tell the story from the dream. Matt Knight is the hero of the Kirby universe. The main characters are ''[[Kirby Star Allies|Kirby Alstars]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby of the Stars]]''. Meta Knight 1.14 is a [[Mask|custom chat app]] with a voice changer theme.
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', Meta Knight's design has been updated to match his appearance from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' onward. Additionally, Galactic Counter from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' and Crescent Shot from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' have been added to his moveset, though the former now deals a small amount of chip damage to Meta Knight upon successfully countering a boss attack. He also reprises his role in [[Kirby on the Draw]] as a target. Meta Knight also has his own [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] that replaces the wearer's voice with his, unlocked by completing card #14 in the [[Stamp Rally]].


===''Created from Kirby's dreams.''===
===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
Meta Knight is the only player on the team after playing his first game. The original ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|Kirby: Garbage Truck!]]'' This is part of the bonus game.
Meta Knight appears in the opening scene for ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'', first appearing in his 8-bit form from ''Kirby's Adventure'', then in his 3D appearance from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. Barring his appearances in the included games and bonus features, his only other appearance is in the credits roll for [[New Challenge Stages]], where he can be seen flying past [[Kirby]] and [[Magolor]] in the background of [[Raisin Ruins]] and performing a Shuttle Loop. Meta Knight then appears among the crowd of other enemies and characters at the end of the credits.


===''Kirby three''===
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
Although Meta Knight doesn't appear in the Kirby movies, he does appear in the ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Trap Dates]]'' alongside other Kirby [[Stone|Rock]] characters, including [[King Dedede|King of the Dead]] and [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Bandana's Wedding Day]]. Kirby then began coaching basketball. There are many [[Keychain|cards]] to choose from. Owned by Meta Knight and Kirkby. [[Dark Meta Knight|Chronic depression]] Chronic depression is the fear of depression.
Meta Knight does not appear in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' physically, but his likeness can be found in one of Kirby's [[Stone]] transformations, along with [[King Dedede]] and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]]. He also appears in Kirby's [[Circus]] ability as one of several balloon pop arts. Additionally, many varying [[Keychain]]s of him can be collected. Also, Meta Knight appears in the [[Kirby Master]] video. Finally, his dark alternate dimension doppelgänger, [[Dark Meta Knight]], appears as the final boss of [[Dededetour!]], as Dark Meta Knight's Revenge.
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===''Kirby and Blackberry swear by it.''===
===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
Meta Knight appears, but ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|Cursed Rainbow Kirby]]'' cannot be found. The beginning of the game sees you in Nintendo mode with your [[King Dedede|father]], showing photos of your trip.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160119055232/https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/comics/kirby-and-rainbow-curse-presents-name-of-fashion/ Media name.]'' Are you a Nintendo gamer?</ref>
While Meta Knight himself does not appear in ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', there is a collectible [[Figurine]] depicting him. His absence is explained in the Play Nintendo comic ''In the Name of Fashion'', where he and [[King Dedede]] are revealed to have lost their colors at the beginning of the game.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160119055232/https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/comics/kirby-and-rainbow-curse-presents-name-of-fashion/ In the Name of Fashion]'' comic from Play Nintendo</ref>


Matt Knight is featured in [[Elline|Allen]]'s [[Secret Diary|Magazine]]. But Alan couldn't be there. The description page says the character is based on Nate Kirby's team.
Meta Knight also appears as a drawing in [[Elline]]'s [[Secret Diary]], though his depiction suggests that Elline has not actually seen him, as there are notable differences in his characterization. The page's writing seems to imply that the drawing of Meta Knight is based on Kirby's description of him.


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KatRC Meta Knight illustration.png|Elline's illustration of Meta Knight in her [[Secret Diary]].  
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===''Game Kirby World''===
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
[[File:KPR Opening Cutscene Meta Knight.png|thumb|right|250px|Group of people.]]
[[File:KPR Opening Cutscene Meta Knight.png|thumb|right|250px|Meta Knight takes heed of the approaching invasion.]]
Meta Knight's helmet is now available in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby: Robot Universe]]''. [[Popstar|Pop star]]? You will see a large ship named [[Haltmann Works Company|Heldman Wark]]. The first time I came back, I couldn't stop.
In the opening cutscene of ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Meta Knight stands silently wrapped in his cloak when he notices a giant planet-sized [[Access Ark (ship)|spaceship]] piloted by the [[Haltmann Works Company]] approaching [[Popstar]]. He promptly sends the [[Halberd]] after it to try and deter them, but is shot down before he can begin the attack.
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It was found that the company created three characters. Kirby then battles the world of [[Gigabyte Grounds|Gigabyte]] in his new '''[[Mecha Knight+|Robonite+]]''' form. Kirkby replied that he was back. Kirby uses his [[Robobot Armor|special hands]] to control the boat and wins the race.
Later, it is revealed that Meta Knight was captured by the company, and mechanized by them, becoming '''[[Mecha Knight]]'''. In this form, he is forced to fight [[Kirby]] at the end of the [[Gigabyte Grounds]] level, and again at the end of [[Access Ark]] as the upgraded version '''[[Mecha Knight+]]'''. After Kirby defeats Mecha Knight+, Meta Knight is freed and returns with the Halberd, inviting Kirby aboard. Kirby instead uses the [[Robobot Armor]] to scan the entire battleship, transforming the armor into the ship itself in order to take on the [[Star Dream|final boss]] of the game.


Super Smash Bros. version This is the ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Nintendo 3DS/Vii U]]'' fight. The flower is soft and very beautiful. The pool is ready. The design is heavy and predictable. When the tissue is removed, the eye becomes yellow and white. [[Shinya Kumazaki|Sheena Kamska]] says that the developers know that Snow White is not suitable for 3D games.<ref>{{cite|All three Kirby Adventures (Famicom) characters have white eyes. I don't really have color so I went with white. This pack contains a lot of fun free Kirby games, but the lack of 3D gameplay is disappointing. Even the eyes behind the yellow mask. Choose yellow eyes for your look. I want to know what people think.|[[Shinya Kumazaki|Send him a message]]|[[Miiverse|mayonnaise]]}}</ref>
This iteration of Meta Knight takes heavy cues from his appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', as his cloak transforms directly into his wings, and he is wearing armored gloves and boots. In addition, his mask is thicker, with the visor protruding a fair distance off his face. As a final touch, when his mask breaks, his eyes are now yellow, as opposed to white as they had been prior; according to [[Shinya Kumazaki]], the designers felt that white eyes didn't look right when creating the 3D model for this game.<ref>{{cite|In Kirby's Adventure on the Famicom (NES), Meta Knight's eyes are indeed white. At the time, there was a limit to the number of colors you could use, so I think that white was chosen because it stood out more. They were also white in Kirby Super Star (EU: Kirby's Fun Pak), but when we created the 3D model for this game, giving him white eyes somehow didn't feel right. And besides, his eyes have always shone with a yellow glow from behind his mask. We were worried about how old-school fans might react to this, but for the purposes of the design, we settled on yellow eyes.|[[Shinya Kumazaki]]|[[Miiverse]]}}</ref>
{{main|Meta Knightmare Returns|The dream returned.}}
{{main|Meta Knightmare Returns}}
Then Matthew Knight. Meta Knight travels the world and faces difficult situations. Special moves include '''Dark Galaxy''' (''Super Smash Bros.'', Final Fantasy ''3DS / Wii U''), which destroys all enemies on the screen. If it is valid. Don't give up on your [[Star Dream|dream]] of becoming a hero and fight against 3 bosses at once.
Meta Knight is playable in the Sub-Game '''Meta Knightmare Returns''', where he battles through the story mode stages in a time attack run and fights tougher versions of the bosses therein; in particular, the Mecha Knight fight is replaced with [[Stock Mecha Knight]], a mass-production model based on Mecha Knight. Meta Knight can use '''Galaxia Darkness''' (his Final Smash from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''for 3DS / Wii U'') and '''Meta Knightmares''' as his Meta Point special moves, both of which can damage all enemies on screen. At the end, instead of facing Star Dream directly, it tests Meta Knight by summoning three sword wielding bosses, whom Meta Knight must battle in succession.


===''Kirby's Battle''===
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
[[Dedede's Cake Royale|Grandma's Pie Royale]] is similar to ''[[Kirby Battle Royale|Meta Crab Battle Royale]]''. He watched a Golden League game while watching a sports broadcast and also attended [[Kirby]] and [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Vandana]]'s wedding. [[Axe Knight|one night]].
Meta Knight is a participant in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. He can be seen observing the games at first, but then ends up taking part in the tournament himself, challenging [[Kirby]] and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] at the end of the Gold League. He is partnered up with [[Axe Knight]].


Once you have saved all the games on your 3DS, you can switch to ''Kirby Battle Royale'' mode. Any game can be played. Click on the company name. Kirby is a [[Sword|swordsman]]. However, they can spread their wings and fly in small groups.
A save file from the demo version of ''Kirby Battle Royale'' can be transferred to the full version of the game if save data of the full version is detected on the 3DS. This makes him playable from the start of the full game. Otherwise, he can be unlocked after beating him in the story mode. He plays similarly to [[Sword]] Kirby, though he is capable of winged flight, and has some unique moves, like his dimensional cape.


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| {{center|Beds and beds}}
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| '''Decisive Slash'''
| {{center|smoking}}
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===''Star Kirby.''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA story mode opening scene 09.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Our soldiers are looking at the sky.]]
[[File:KSA story mode opening scene 09.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Meta Knight seeing the [[Jamba Heart|Dark Heart]]s fall from the sky.]]
Essay by Kirby Mehta ''[[Kirby Star Allies|All stars]]'' read before [[Popstar|pop stars]]. Kirby tries to stay awake as Juan suffers a heart attack. After graduating, Matt Knight is recovering from a brain injury he suffered while practicing Zumba. You can become the soccer player of your dreams.
Meta Knight appears in the intro cutscene for ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', dusting off his sword before witnessing [[Jamba Heart]] shards rain from the sky of [[Popstar]]. At some point, he is corrupted by a Jamba Heart shard, and Kirby is forced to fight him as the [[boss]] of [[Sacred Square]]. Upon his defeat, Meta Knight is freed from the Jamba Heart shard's corruption and becomes a playable [[Dream Friend]].
 
It is later revealed in [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] through [[Parallel Meta Knight]]'s special page that prior to the events of Story Mode, Meta Knight was at Sacred Square to protect its residents from the raining Jamba Heart pieces before getting corrupted himself. The Japanese, Chinese and Korean versions also state that after Meta Knight was saved by Kirby and friends, his thoughts and the Jamba Heart possessing him went to [[Another Dimension]] and created Parallel Meta Knight.


According to the Matanati website, before the story began, people from the Matanati temple were arrested to prevent others from helping to stop the child. Japan, China, Korea, Kirby and friends. His soul was reborn and all Meta Knights were born to carry the soul and spirit of Meta Knight and Jumbo.
====As a boss====
[[File:Meta Knight Painter.png|thumb|right|200px|Meta Knight duplicates himself into four during his second phase while [[Artist]] Kirby and three [[Vividria]]s each sketch a Meta Knight from the Painter attack.]]
Meta Knight is fought at the end of [[World of Miracles - Planet Popstar]], in the [[Sacred Square]] stage.


====where do you work====
Kirby will be forced to pick up the [[Sword]] ability before fighting Meta Knight, like in the older games in the series. In the following two situations, however, Meta Knight will become irritated and kick away the sword, featuring a different splash screen:
[[File:Meta Knight Painter.png|thumb|right|200px|In Volume 2, Meta Knight was created and destroyed in four locations after Kirby fought the Three Musicians.]]
*If Kirby doesn't take the sword and wait for a certain amount of time;
Starry Night at the Hospital in Wonderland.
*If any player steps onto or attacks the platform where Meta Knight stands.
Meta Knight often [[guard]]s so that he takes no damage at all, often signaled when he takes a defensive stance. His sword-based attacks can be interrupted by the Sword ability (including [[Helper|Friends]] like [[Blade Knight]]), which creates a sword clashing effect and stuns him for a bit.


As in the original story, Kirby obtains the [[Sword|sword]] before Matt receives the Knight's Sword. But the sword was different as Mattnight swung it again in anger:
When his [[stamina|health]] is below half, Meta Knight surrounds himself with a purple force aura under the influence of the [[Jamba Heart]] piece (he takes 0.2× damage during phase transitions). In this phase, he begins with duplicating himself into up to four Meta Knights, depending on how many allies there are. The duplicated Meta Knights can also make boulders rain from the sky using the purple force.
*Joe Kirby drew his sword and held it for a moment;
*When players enter an area and attack, they are treated as assassins.
People often look for ways to [[Guard|prevent problems]]. You can block the sword. Turn off the lights for a while (like a [[Blade Knight|tire]] with a [[Helper|friend]]).


When the knight split the table, Gomba hit him hard in the heart (0.2000 per round). At this time, the number of friends increased to four stars. Mages can project purple energy into the air.
Upon defeat, Kirby can optionally throw a [[Friend Heart]] at Meta Knight and make him a friend similar to [[King Dedede]] at the end of the [[Clash at Castle Dedede]] stage. Otherwise Meta Knight's mask breaks and he flees with his cape. This is the first game to show Meta Knight without cheek blushes when he's unmasked, carrying over from Kirby's corresponding color change in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''.


Night raid objectives of war are listed below. Curse attacks are only available at 2nd level. Many call Kirby a friend or colleague. This is not a step-by-step guide, but a simple one.
The following lists all of Meta Knight's attacks in the boss battle. Attacks in ''italics'' are used during the second phase only. Most attack names are from the ''Kirby Star Allies Perfect Support Guide'' or from the ''Kirby Star Allies Official Setting Document Collection'', while others are conjectural.
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!colspan=2|'''At ''Star Alliance'', Kirby meets Commander Matt Knight.''' &nbsp;
!colspan=2|'''Meta Knight's boss attacks in ''Kirby Star Allies''''' &nbsp;
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|-
! '''Wooden furniture'''
! '''Attack'''
! '''This is until the end'''
! '''Description'''
|-
|-
| '''Change it'''{{title}}
| '''Backhand Slash'''{{title}}
|The hero is back!
|Meta Knight performs a backhand slash.
|-
|-
| '''There are 4 people sitting'''{{title}}
| '''Meta Quadruple Slash'''{{title}}
|He arrived at 3 p.m.
|Meta Knight performs a backhand slash followed by Triple Slash.
|-
|-
| '''ハイパーラッシュ~ムーンショット'''<br>''Super Sprint - of course''
| '''ハイパーラッシュ~ムーンショット'''<br>''Hyper Rush - Crescent Shot''
|When the horse attacks, a continuous wave of light is created.
|Meta Knight performs a multithrust and then fires a crescent-shaped energy wave.
|-
|-
| '''空中ムーンショット'''<br>''look at the moon''
| '''空中ムーンショット'''<br>''Aerial Crescent Shot''
|The warrior stood up and shot two iron arrows.
|Meta Knight jumps and fires two Crescent Shots at the same time.
|-
|-
| '''He has a knife.'''{{title}}
| '''Glide Sword'''{{title}}
|Three soldiers took medicine.
|Meta Knight glides while thrusting his sword.
|-
|-
| '''give it'''{{title}}
| '''Down Thrust'''{{title}}
|Meta Knight jumped to his feet and drew his sword by cutting two lines
|Meta Knight jumps and thrusts down his sword, leaving two stars on impact.
|-
|-
| '''竜巻'''<br>''1 cent''<br>
| '''竜巻'''<br>''Tornado''<br>
|After a short fight, Dawn Knight drew her sword and plucked one of them from the battlefield.
|After a brief charge, Meta Knight stabs his sword into the ground to summon one or more giant tornadoes that travel across the stage.
*The first step is to build a bridge.
*In the first phase, one tornado is summoned.
*In the second stage, many opponents appear, the number depends on the number of soldiers. His friends caught in the tornado heard explosions and debris as they fell to the ground.
*In the second phase, multiple tornadoes are summoned, the number of which depends on how many allies are in the battle.
*There is no [[Guard|escape]] from the storm.
If the allies are hit by the tornado, they will be thrown into the air and take damage when crashing onto the ground.
*Storm ignores allies' weaknesses (eg [[Stone|Rock]] Punch and Field Storm are unaffected). Kirby only gets this power after eating.
*The tornadoes cannot be [[guard]]ed.
*Meta Knight's attack power is 0.4.
*The tornadoes ignore the allies' invincibility frames (e.g. [[Stone]] and attacks like [[Sword]]'s Drill Stab will fail to dodge the tornadoes). The only exception is when Kirby gains an ability from swallowing something.
*Meta Knight takes 0.4x damage during the Tornado attack.
|-
|-
| '''アッパーキャリバー'''<br>''[[Upper Calibur|today]]''<br>
| '''アッパーキャリバー'''<br>''[[Upper Calibur]]''<br>
|After a while, Meta Knight's power increased rapidly. At least one hero is dead. overcoming favorable conditions. If a server blocks a malicious attack, the server must stop the attack immediately.
|After a few seconds of charging, Meta Knight dashes and performs an upper slash. If the upper slash connects to any player(s), he will then perform a multi-slash combo to them in midair. The attack will end early if the allies avoid the upper slash.
*You can use a special protective layer to protect the screen. (Not available for version 4.0.0.)
*The upper can only be guarded by special guards. (Prior to Version 4.0.0, it could not be guarded by any means.)
|-
|-
| '''''四身'''''<br>''death sign''
| '''''四身'''''<br>''Four Bodies''
|Mark Knight gets a double take. The number of knights participating in the tournament depends on the number of participants:
|Meta Knight duplicates himself. The number of Meta Knights in play depends on how many allies there are:
*2 tips added;
*Two Meta Knights if there is none or one ally;
*3 nights 2 nights;
*Three Meta Knights if there are two allies;
*4. There are three ponies on the right.
*Four Meta Knights if there are three allies.
Every metal hero can deal damage and attack. Two people on the ground and two people in the air.
Every Meta Knight can take damage and each of them attack independently from the others. Two of them will always stay on the ground, while the other two will stay airborne.
|-
|-
| '''''フォースフォース'''''<br>''Social worker''
| '''''フォースフォース'''''<br>''Force Force''
|Minor injuries. He uses red power to pull rocks and kill his friends. In the plan, the stones are placed next to each other. Suddenly all the horses fell from the sky and disappeared.
|The duplicated Meta Knights fly to the background. Using the purple force, they summon large boulders to hurl at the allies. The boulders stack into pillars, the number of which matches the number of Meta Knights. Then, every Meta Knight cuts down a pillar in a flash, creating smaller rocks which can be [[inhale]]d.
*100 takes a long time
*Each pillar has 100 HP.
*The chair broke and the great sword fell to the ground. When the image is created, the room becomes a real meta villain.
*If any pillar is destroyed beforehand, that Meta Knight will get his sword stuck into the ground and become vulnerable.
*This attack leads to the defense of all soldiers until the line is destroyed.
After the pillar slashes, the duplicates will merge back into the one true Meta Knight.
*Each Meta Knight's defense increases during this attack until the rock pillar slashes.
|-
|-
| '''''フォースホールディングス'''''<br>''Electronic devices''
| '''''フォースホールディングス'''''<br>''Force Holdings''
|Nightmare uses Blood Judge to protect her friends from blood.<br>If you win, your blood dies. You can view the program by clicking on the "View" button.
|Meta Knight fires a purple force beam in an attempt to catch the allies, which cannot be [[guard]]ed.<br>If successful, he will swing and slam the trapped allies with the purple force. Trapped allies can escape by mashing direction buttons rapidly.
*This figure does 1.5 times more damage than the Knight Force weapon.
*Meta Knight takes 1.damage during Force Holdings.
|-
|-
| '''''with a sword'''''{{title}}
| '''''Simultaneous Glide Sword'''''{{title}}
|There are three messages for these three devices. All night operators are centrally located at the airport. When you fight one person, you fight three people.
|All duplicated Meta Knights Shuttle Loop towards a given character's position three times in a row. The Meta Knights each target one character to Shuttle Loop towards. If fighting him with only one character, both Meta Knights target just that character.
|}
|}


Unlike other characters in the game, Meta Knight does not fight. This rebellion was followed by another rebellion.
Unlike most other bosses in the game, Meta Knight doesn't attack in a set order every time he's fought. Specific attacks will always be performed at set intervals while all the others are performed randomly.
 
Attacks are not always planned:
*attack
*At least 4 a.m.
*No.
*The weather is nice
*and laugh
*A big knife.
*I asked a question.


Level 1 Meta Knight attacks:
These attacks are always performed randomly:
#89 people died in this accident.
*Backhand Slash
#furthermore
*Meta Quadruple Slash
#Top 10 Attacks
*Hyper Rush
#Inspirational.
*Hyper Rush ~ Crescent Shot
*Aerial Crescent Shot
*Glide Sword
*Down Thrust


The second season of Met Night has begun:
For phase 1, Meta Knight attacks in a fixed order on loop as follows:
#There are four main methods.
#Eight or nine random attacks
#This movie is about birds [Three games in two nights] [He has two employees.]
#Upper Calibur
#3 attacks on target character.
#Ten random attacks
#Tornado


Then click on Command:
Upon entering phase 2, Meta Knight begins the phase as such:
#Thank you
#Four Bodies
#Situation
#Aerial Crescent Shot [two Meta Knights] + Glide Sword [two other Meta Knights]
#is applicable
#Three random attacks from all Meta Knights each
#three people died
#preliminary interview
#Situation
#avoid
#It consists of four parts
#open image [All three characters have double-edged swords] [there were two-three soldiers]
#the prisoner is dead
#But this is a double-edged sword.


Defeated, Kirby could act as a grandfather at the end of the [[Clash at Castle Dedede|War of the Nations]]. Choose a planetary warrior as Dada's partner. Or punch Matt Knight in the face and take off his shirt. Super Smash Bros Game - The game is real. This is a ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' game.
Then attacks in a fixed order on loop as such:
#Force Force
#One random attack
#Force Holdings
#Three random attacks
#Upper Calibur
#One random attack
#Tornado
#Four Bodies
#Aerial Crescent Shot [two Meta Knights] + Glide Sword [two other Meta Knights]
#Three random attacks from all Meta Knights each
#Simultaneous Glide Sword


{{Youtube|6MTy9_3K9RM|300|Kirby Knight ''Star Alliance'' III (Blue).}}
{{Youtube|6MTy9_3K9RM|300|Battle with Meta Knight in ''Kirby Star Allies'' (The Ultimate Choice).}}


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====How to sleep====
====As a Dream Friend====
Meta Knight will be your [[Dream Friend|best friend]] in the game, defeat him and become a hero. Is my house full of mice? Find more stars! Does this thought make you sad? Your heart is a new star without history and wounds. Find more stars!
After being defeated as a boss in Story Mode, Meta Knight is unlocked as a playable [[Dream Friend]]. He is recruitable by the Dream Rod from either the [[Dream Palace]] in Story Mode, from certain [[Big Switch]]es in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] or right after his defeat as a boss if a Friend Heart is tossed at him before his mask breaks in Story Mode and Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!.


How will Kirby help them use Kirby-like powers? ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Return to Dreamland]]'' with ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby. Hotel Robot]]''.
In this form, he can help Kirby and travel with him using a moveset similar to the one he had in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.


In Japan, China and Korea he is the king of the cave and his purpose is cruel, especially to punish the big three.
According to the Japanese, Chinese and Korean versions, he is still in the service of King Dedede and the phrase "stir things up" originally refers to a "revolution", i.e. the events of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]].


{{quote|「Annual Passion」の最新エピソードにご期待ください。あなたは良い王様ですが、時にはカービィを助けたり、大きな戦いに参加したりすることもあります...このキャラクターはとても暗くてミステリアスです。<br>This is Kirby's hero! Kirby is always ready to help. Sometimes they rebelled against the soldiers. In the night the leading hunters escaped.|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Kirby is invited to the Dark Knight's Star Alliance party]]. (Japan)}}
{{quote|あのナイトが「夢の泉の物語」から 見ざん! 大王の はい下のようで ありながら カービィを助け 時には 巨大戦かんで かくめいも おこす… そんなナゾ多きナイトが、かなたの闇さえ さっし、飛ぶ!<br>The Knight from "Kirby's Adventure" has arrived! Although he appears to be in service of the King, sometimes he'll help Kirby, and other times, he'll incite a revolution with his giant battleship... Sensing the distant darkness, that mysterious knight flies!|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star Meta Knight Source of Darkness]] Pause Screen description in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (Japanese)}}


Kirby Meta Knight is a more dangerous partner than [[Blade Knight]]. <ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv419371 Kirby Group publishes data on usage, errors, visitor behavior and comments]</ref> A meta knight is someone who can make decisions alone or with friends.
Meta Knight as the playable Dream Friend can deal more damage than [[Sword]] Kirby and [[Blade Knight]] when using the same moves,<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv419371 ''Kirby Star Allies'' Copy Ability damage value and Boss HP data from experiments (in Chinese)]</ref> not to mention his access to even more moves. Meta Knight is one of the fastest characters to beat [[The Ultimate Choice]], either solo or with Friends.


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!colspan=4| Alice Nate plays Matt Kirby's dream. &nbsp;
!colspan=4| Meta Knight's Dream Friend moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
|-
|-
! More information
! Skill
! it's a simple matter
! Button Execution
! Manufacturer complains
! Description
! Leave me alone
! Damage
|-
|-
|'''Whats up?'''
|'''Overhead Slash'''
|{{center|is it a mountain}}
|{{center|B}}
|
|
|pictures
|24
|-
|-
|'''The army went into the sea.'''
|'''Knight Beam'''
|{{center|I hope you are healthy.}}
|{{center|B with full health}}
|
|
|21 people were injured in total.
|21
|-
|-
|'''free'''
|'''Meta Triple Slash'''
|{{center|In the end, everything must be used.}}
|{{center|B twice after Overhead Slash}}
|
|
|Size
|24×2
|-
|-
|'''SY'''
|'''Meta Multithrust'''
|{{center|30 more songs}}
|{{center|B after Meta Triple Slash}}
|
|
|Repeat<br>New version
|Multithrust: 11+4+2+1<br>Final slash: 32
|-
|-
|'''Make a hole.'''
|'''Piercing Slash'''
|{{center|Group B}}
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|
|
|Division
|15+7+4×3
|-
|-
|'''Point to the horse's head.'''
|'''Knight Spin'''
|{{center|Wind speed}}
|{{center|Dash + B in midair}}
|
|
|28th at 2pm
|28+14
|-
|-
|'''and newspapers'''
|'''Meta Chop'''
|{{center|ENVIRONMENT}}
|{{center|B in midair}}
|
|
|Author<br>Summary
|Chop: 28<br>Hold: 21
|-
|-
|'''Where it didn't take long'''
|'''Down Thrust'''
|{{center|A bee flies in the air.}}
|{{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|
|
|Lights out<br>First round<br>Balance
|Airborne: 11<br>Thrust: 36<br>Land: 21
|-
|-
|'''photography'''
|'''Up Thrust'''
|{{center|That's why}}
|{{center|↑ + B}}
|
|
|Being 28 isn't bad at all.
|28
|-
|-
|'''Cause of headache'''
|'''Meta Spin Slash'''
|{{center|Click here}}
|{{center|Press and hold B, and then release}}
|
|
|Time<br>Final score<br>Size
|Spin: 18+9×4<br>Final slash: 36<br>Total: 90
|-
|-
|'''The spirit is strong'''
|'''Mach Tornado'''
|{{center|Hold to unlock.}}
|{{center|Press and hold B, and then release + ↑}}
|
|
|Image<br>Product<br>Toad
|Spin: 15+6×4<br>Final slash: 25<br>Total: 64
|-
|-
|'''Features of Black Hawk'''
|'''Meta Condor Dive'''
|{{center|Go}}
|{{center|Dash and press ↓ + B in midair}}
|
|
|Swimming<br>starts at 20:00
|Dive: 30<br>Shockwave: 20
|-
|-
|'''[[Shuttle Loop|my feet]]'''
|'''[[Shuttle Loop]]'''
|{{center|Add a paragraph}}
|{{center|↓↑ + B}}
|
|
|second card
|24→2 (2nd hit onward)
|-
|-
|'''Listen to this'''
|'''Hover'''
|{{center|and the wind}}
|{{center|A in midair}}
|
|
|Section 4
|4
*I can't wait to get started
*Not buffed by elemental power.
|-
|-
|'''gentlemen'''
|'''Underwater Spin'''
|{{center|submarine}}
|{{center|B underwater}}
|night trip
|Underwater version of Knight Spin.
|Turn off the flame
|N/A
|-
|-
|'''There is no way'''
|'''Galactic Counter'''
|{{center|And yes.}}
|{{center|↓ + B}}
|Installed
|Added in version 4.0.0.
|Anyone can do this.
|N/A
|-
|-
!colspan=4|Related: [[Star Bullet|Starbolt]] 52 Hack
!colspan=4|Reference: A [[Star Bullet]] deals 52 damage.
|}
|}
Capacity is very low, especially if the character is metastrong.
Notably, when Meta Knight is given an [[Power Effect|elemental power]], his '''[[Shuttle Loop]]''' will have additional effects:
*Buzz Knight stood up and drew his sword three times.
*Blizzard Sword: Meta Knight fires three-way icicles from his sword while gliding.
*Matt Knight's sword exploded from a distance, not directly.
*Bluster Sword: Meta Knight does a long-distance swoop instead of gliding.
*The warrior's purpose suddenly changed. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop. He flies through the air while moving and shooting.
*Sizzle Sword: Meta Knight's gliding speed is greatly increased, and he glides horizontally without falling down. When it ends, he brakes in the air and creates an explosion in a similar fashion to the Searing Burn move of the [[Fire]] ability.
*Water began to flow from the sword as the hero ran.
*Splash Sword: Meta Knight fires water balls from his sword in succession while gliding.
*A special sword. It is used to catch and kill insects before they hatch.
*Zap Sword: Meta Knight drops a lightning bolt on himself to surround himself with electricity before gliding.


Matt Knight is known by actors and celebrities for his amazing skills. We are happy together. Spiros has a special destiny or mission.
With Sizzle Shuttle Loop, Meta Knight has one of the fastest movements among all playable characters, making him a popular choice in a [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] speedrun, either as the main character or while [[Piggyback]]ed.
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===''Happy Super Kirby''===
===''Super Kirby Clash''===
''[[Super Kirby Clash|Super Kirby]]'' is behind a ship in [[Dream Kingdom|Knight Harbor Village]] after destroying [[Pyribbit|Philby]]'s factory. And 4:1 calculator tools. Divide 30 million by three. 20 million
In ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', Meta Knight appears in the [[Dream Kingdom|Port Village]] after [[Pyribbit]] is defeated, behind the Quest Board. There are also four [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|stickers]] featuring him, one costing 30 [[Gem Apple]]s and three costing 20.


===''Download Kirby heroes 2.''===
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
In Kirby Fighter 2, Meta Knight is the player and boss in the fight against the [[King Dedede|Lich King]]. Event: Complete Chapter 4 to unlock a hidden weapon. Kirby: Most of his moves are similar to ''[[Kirby Star Allies|Kirby's Star Attack]]'', but he has a new attack called Croissant, which is similar to Robo Knight's Sky Sword.
Meta Knight features prominently in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', both as a playable character and as a boss, where he is [[King Dedede & Meta Knight|partnered up with]] [[King Dedede]]. He is unlocked as a playable fighter upon completing Chapter 4 of [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]]. His moveset is largely the same as it was in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', though he has a new move: Crescent Shot, which works in a similar manner to Sky Knight Sword from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.


Get the latest information on Kirby Fighter 2 Meta Tournament Night [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Meta_Knight so-called document].
For more precise competitive-oriented information on Meta Knight in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Meta_Knight Mizuumi Wiki's page].


See also: [[King Dedede & Meta Knight|He's the Boss, King of the Dead and Matt Knight]]'s Facebook page.
For information about him as a boss, see the [[King Dedede & Meta Knight]] page.


====Home business====
====Moveset====
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!colspan=4|''Kirby's Battle 2'' Knight Mate &nbsp;
!colspan=4|Meta Knight's moveset in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
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|-
! job
! Skill
! Give me cooperation
! Button Execution
! Look
! Description
! No (no change)
! Damage (unmodified)
|-
|-
| '''You meant it'''
| '''Overhead Slash'''
| {{center|it's time}}
| {{center|B}}
| When the soldiers attacked him, he was captured.
| Meta Knight swipes over his head with his sword, striking in front of him.
| It has less than 10 eyes.
| 10
|-
|-
| '''it's too late'''
| '''Crescent Shot'''
| {{center|Press to unlock}}
| {{center|Hold ↑, then release + B}}
| He killed him with his sword. Light Slash and Meta Slash can throw electronic objects at enemies.
| Meta Knight raises his sword upward and charges it with energy. He can then release the energy as a projectile using Overhead Slash or Meta Chop, which travels straight forward and passes through foes.
| 8 copies (photocopies)
| 8 (projectile)
|-
|-
| '''Three pigs'''
| '''Meta Triple Slash'''
| {{center|He got a double on the team.}}
| {{center|B twice after Overhead Slash}}
| When a knight uses all three swords in a special attack
| Meta Knight uses his signature three-strike sword combo attack.
| 16 (if both sides are equal)
| 16 (if all hits connect)
|-
|-
| '''London Press'''
| '''Meta Multithrust'''
| {{center|B is divided into 3 parts}}
| {{center|B after Meta Triple Slash}}
| The three leaders raised their swords to cut them down.
| Meta Knight finishes his combo by rapidly swiping his opponent with his sword then knocking them away.
| 22 (including all lines) <br>38 (example)
| 22 (if all hits connect) <br>38 (including Meta Triple Slash)
|-
|-
| '''until'''
| '''Piercing Slash'''
| {{center|Level B}}
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| The old centaur raised his sword.
| Meta Knight lunges forward with his sword out, carrying his foes with him in the motion.
| 13 (first mother)
| 13 (if all hits connect)
|-
|-
| '''Night shift'''
| '''Knight Spin'''
| {{center|Stretch in the air}}
| {{center|Dash + B in midair}}
| The meta knight drew his sword and threw it over the shoulder of a nearby enemy.
| Meta Knight performs a somersault with his sword out, hitting foes all around him.
| loss
| 10
|-
|-
| '''Copy this article'''
| '''Meta Chop'''
| {{center|birds in the sky}}
| {{center|B in midair}}
| The warrior spoke to him as he raised his sword and attacked the nearest enemy.
| Meta Knight falls with his sword out in front, bouncing off of enemies he hits.
| solutions
| 14
|-
|-
| '''tomorrow'''
| '''Down Thrust'''
| {{center|Part B}}
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
| Muta jumped into the air, raised his sword, and immediately fell to the ground.
| Meta Knight stops in the air and aims his sword straight down, then falls rapidly to the ground, pushing foes out of the way.
| 22 (all lids must be closed)
| 22 (if both hits connect)
|-
|-
| '''There are many attacks'''
| '''Up Thrust'''
| {{center|They complain}}
| {{center|↑ + B}}
| When a man fights an enemy, he does not throw his sword into the air.
| Meta Knight thrusts his sword into the air, hitting enemies above him.
| points
| 20
|-
|-
| '''forming stars'''
| '''Galactic Counter'''
| {{center|Get the seeds}}
| {{center|↓ + B}}
| Three knights stood out. If an enemy touches it, Meta Knight can hit it harmlessly.
| Meta Knight makes a special pose. If a foe hits him while in this pose, Meta Knight will take no damage, and instead counter with a swooping strike.
| I am fine
| 20
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| '''Three children'''
| '''Meta Spin Slash'''
| {{center|Type B}}
| {{center|Press and hold B, then release}}
| Meta Knight starts attacking the enemy and hits hard. Meta Knight can walk.
| Meta Knight charges up, then releases a powerful spin attack that catches foes in its motion before launching them. Meta Knight can move left or right while releasing the attack.
| First
| 38 (if all hits connect)
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| '''Please come back'''
| '''Mach Tornado'''
| {{center|Press B to make it disappear.}}
| {{center|Press and hold B, then release + ↑}}
| When the hero jumps after an attack. Control the enemies and chase them until you catch them. The driver can move left or right while charging.
| Meta Knight charges up, then releases a powerful spin attack while jumping that catches foes in its motion before launching them. Meta Knight can move left or right while releasing the attack.
| 35 pieces (including one set)
| 35 (if all hits connect)
|-
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| '''He cut down the tree.'''
| '''Meta Condor Dive'''
| {{center|g website and its use.}}
| {{center|Dash and use ↓ + B in midair}}
| Khmer fell and injured his opponent.
| Meta Knight flies diagonally downward and crashes into the ground, knocking away foes in his path.
| All fast attacks <br> ten years
| 4 (each sword strike) <br> 10 (impact)
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| '''[[Shuttle Loop|Service center]]'''
| '''[[Shuttle Loop]]'''
| {{center|on the road}}
| {{center|↓↑ + B}}
| The soldiers continued to fight the enemy. Meta Knight steals enemies by running and jumping.
| Meta Knight takes off with a loop and then flies forward, dragging foes along with him in the movement. During the flight, Meta Knight can steer up or down and caught opponents receive continuous damage.
| house <br>all
| 5 (initial hit) <br>2 (subsequent hits)
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| '''you drink'''
| '''Hover'''
| {{center|the weather}}
| {{center|A in midair}}
| When the knight quickly returned.
| Meta Knight uses his wings to fly quickly through the air.
| anyway
| N/A
|}
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===''Kirby's Secret World''===
===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
[[File:KatFL Kirby dueling Meta Knight screenshot.jpg|thumb|250px|Kirby's fight with Martinet is at Kirby's house.]]
[[File:KatFL Kirby dueling Meta Knight screenshot.jpg|thumb|250px|Sword Kirby battling Meta Knight in the [[Colosseum]] in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''.]]
Night Hero returns to ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land|the desert]]'' with Kirby. Like other animals, Meta Knight finds himself in the [[Dream Land|magical world of his dreams]]. Waddell defeated Matt Knight in his last match. Three tours. Cut carefully. Kirby defeated Matt Knight and became the first knight. After the main event, the show ended and Matthew Knight took his seat at the ring door. Matt Knight revealed that [[Elfilin|Videl]] was living with her father when Kirby saved the city from the [[Beast Pack|giants]].
Meta Knight returns in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', titled '''The Lone Swordsman'''. Like many others, Meta Knight was brought to the mysterious world by vortexes that opened in the skies above [[Dream Land]]. Once the [[Colosseum]] in [[Waddle Dee Town]] is built, Meta Knight can be fought as the final fight in The Meta Knight Cup. He appears again in The Ultimate Cup, though not as the final opponent. After beating him the first time, Kirby is awarded the [[Meta Knight Sword]] blueprint. After clearing the main story and unlocking The Ultimate Cup, Meta Knight stays perched upon the entrance of the Colosseum. [[Elfilin]] explains that Meta Knight stays in Waddle Dee Town to protect the town from the [[Beast Pack]] while Kirby is away.  
 
It is revealed through Meta Knight's collectible [[figure]] descriptions that Meta Knight arrived in the new world before Kirby. During his early scouting, he ventured as far as [[Winter Horns]] searching for a way back to Popstar. However, his exploration was interrupted when the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town, prompting him to commit himself to the town's defense. He is also mentioned as having beaten [[Gorimondo]] 30 times in battle.


Team Meta Knight's intro shows Meta Knight entering a new world instead of Kirby. The first investigation will be published after he takes office. However, their journey took a turn for the worse when a gang of warblers attacked Magamba Sokari's village and forced them to fight. Must win thirty games against [[Gorimondo|Kermond]].
The original Japanese and localized Chinese and Korean versions instead state that Meta Knight arrived in the new world after Kirby and was said to have ventured through the new world looking for a way back to Planet Popstar before the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town.


[[Phantom Meta Knight|Meta Knight Phantom]] destroys the last tank in Meta Knight Z Coliseum. Matt Knight took a great photo of Matt King trying to call [[Meta Knight|Knight's dad]] while playing [[Fecto Forgo|Fogo]]. But it is a military term that evokes a sense of heroism.
{{quote|カービィたちの 少し後に ナゾのうずに のまれ<br>この地に来た メタナイト。この世界から だっ出する<br>すべはないか、ちょうさを進めていた。ちょうさの<br>間にも 剣のうでを みがきながら、町を おそう<br>ビースト軍団に、戦いをいどんで いたという。|'''The Lone Swordsman Meta Knight''' figure description|Japanese version}}
{{quote|커비 일행보다 조금 뒤에 수수께끼의 소용돌이에 휩쓸려<br>이 땅에 도착한 메타 나이트. 이 세계에서 탈출할 방법은<br>없는지 조사를 진행하고 있었다. 조사를 하는 도중에도<br>검 실력을 갈고닦으며 마을을 공격하는 비스트 군단에게<br>싸움을 걸었다고 한다.|'''The Lone Swordsman Meta Knight''' figure description |Korean version}}


==== rest. ====
A more challenging doppelgänger of Meta Knight, known as [[Phantom Meta Knight]], is encountered in the Ultimate Cup Z of the Colosseum. Phantom Meta Knight's figure description reveals that [[Fecto Forgo]] aimed to control Meta Knight in the same manner as [[King Dedede]]. However, due to the knight's unbending will, the attempt failed, leading to the creation of Phantom Meta Knight.
Here's everything you need to know about Kirby's Dream: ''Meta Knight and the Forgotten World''. Another group uses such an attack:
 
====Attacks====
The following are all of Meta Knight's attacks in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' (attack names are from the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide''). Attacks in ''italics'' are used in the second phase only:
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!colspan=5|Matt Knight's battle with Kirby's Universe is forgotten &nbsp;
!colspan=5|Meta Knight's attacks in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' &nbsp;
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!Hey
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!you are not alone.
!Description
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|'''間隔'''<br>''He was not a pilot.''
|'''身かわし'''<br>''Evasion''
|The onslaught of the soldiers continued.
|Meta Knight quickly moves, attempting to evade attacks.
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|'''わかりますか'''<br>''Their graves will be lit''
|'''横ぎり'''<br>''Slash''
|Hero hit by Kirby's sword.
|Meta Knight slashes his sword towards Kirby once.
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|'''3年前'''<br>''our accommodation''
|'''3連ぎり'''<br>''Triple Slash''
|The player attacks Kirby three times. Each attack will give you a [[Dropped Star|star]].
|Meta Knight slashes three times toward Kirby, leaving behind a [[Dropped Star]] with each slash.
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|'''毎月写真を送ってください'''<br>''A month and a half ago.''
|'''ムーンショット'''<br>''Crescent Shot''
|Dean lowered his sword and hit Kirby three times. The sky is clear.
|Meta Knight charges his sword and then releases three crescent shots toward Kirby which leave Dropped Stars upon dissipating.
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|'''あなたの観点から'''<br>''[[Upper Calibur|prison]]''
|'''アッパーキャリバー'''<br>''[[Upper Calibur]]''
|SB turns to Kirby. Click on Kirby to open it. The bite is always very painful.
|Meta Knight charges up, and then dashes toward Kirby. If Kirby is caught in the attack, he will be thrown in the air, slashed multiple times, and then tossed to the ground for additional damage.


If Matt has a sword, Kirby can attack him. Connect and try to uninstall it. When the player hits Kirby's attack button, an Alexandrite will appear. However, if Kirby kisses him, the previous attacks will continue. If Kirby is defeated, he can free Meta Knight and take over the world with Kirby's sword, gaining the power of [[Meta Knight Sword|Meta Knight's sword]] (free) during ''Kirby's journey.''<ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=GiMVS27E16c Go to the window and use Matt Knight on the old sword.]</ref>
If Kirby has [[Sword]] or one of its variants, he can use it to clash with Meta Knight when he attempts this move. This initiates a pushing contest, where the player needs to mash the attack button to have Kirby push Meta Knight back. Failing this leads into the attack as usual as if Kirby was caught. Succeeding allows Kirby to disarm Meta Knight, forcing him to use his sword from ''Kirby's Adventure'' if Kirby grabs the [[Galaxia]] afterward, gaining the [[Meta Knight Sword]] ability (regardless of whether or not he has it unlocked or otherwise selected).<ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=GiMVS27E16c Stealing Galaxia and Making Meta Knight use his old sword]</ref>
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|'''''滝が4つある'''''<br>''Storm and thunder''
|'''''フォースフォールズ'''''<br>''Force Falls''
|When spring started, he threw rocks into the air to destroy Kirby's position. If the stone falls, the star remains. Meta Knight normally makes a second attack.
|Meta Knight flies into the distance and conjures a wave of boulders that fly into the air and then fall onto the arena, leaving gaps where Kirby can take cover. When the rocks hit the ground, they leave behind Dropped Stars. Meta Knight always opens the second phase with this attack.
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|'''''何しようか?'''''<br>''be careful''
|'''''下づき波動ショット'''''<br>''Downward Wave Shot''
|Meta Knight threw his sword into the air and fell. Get 4 green mana and fight Kirby before he disappears. The star disappeared Ideas are divided into groups.
|Meta Knight points his sword down in midair and then slams the ground, creating four blue pillars of energy that seek Kirby for a moment before vanishing and leaving Dropped Stars. These pillars dissipate early if they hit the edge of the arena.
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|'''''1ヶ月の間にたくさんの間違いをします'''''<br>''100 goats.''
|'''''百れつムーンラッシュ'''''<br>''100-Slashes Crescent Rush''
|A soldier fights with a sword while running. Then I opened Kirby's ring. Sometimes the stars move.
|Meta Knight charges energy into his sword while flying and then releases a flurry of continuous crescent shots at Kirby, leaving behind Dropped Stars on impact at regular intervals.
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|'''''ある夜'''''<br>''Downloading''
|'''''ナイトヴァンパイアムーン'''''<br>''Knight Vampire Crescent''
|In the middle of the night he raised his sword and threw two large trees at Kirby. Many stars have fallen
|Meta Knight charges his sword and then releases two extra large crescent shots toward Kirby which leave lots of Dropped Stars in their wake.
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KatFL Grab It! screenshot.png|Kirby usually has a sword. You can leave at any time.
KatFL Grab It! screenshot.png|Kirby is offered a sword at the start, as usual. He can kick it away if he wants to.
KatFL Meta Knight splash screen.png|A sad night at the cinema
KatFL Meta Knight splash screen.png|Meta Knight's splash screen
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 01.png|Use the midnight bag.
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 01.png|Meta Knight using his Triple Slash
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 02.png|Kirby's relationship with Matt Knight
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 02.png|Kirby pushing back against Meta Knight, swords crossed
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 03.png|Kirby grabs Mad Knight and opens the window.
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 03.png|Kirby disarming Meta Knight, leaving his Galaxia open to retrieve
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 04.png|When the soldiers tried to break the rock.
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 04.png|Meta Knight using his force technique to lift up boulders
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 05.png|Plan to stay at Meta Hotel
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 05.png|Meta Knight striking the ground to throw out projectiles
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 06.png|Meta Knight uses Kirby's power.
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 06.png|Meta Knight using [[Upper Calibur]] on Kirby
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 07.png|Metanikki is usually celebrated during the New Year holiday.
KatFL Meta Knight battle screenshot 07.png|Meta Knight throwing out a series of crescent shots
KatFL Meta Knight unmasked screenshot.png|When Nass was king, Ares was born.
KatFL Meta Knight unmasked screenshot.png|Meta Knight unmasked upon his defeat
KatFL Meta Knight Sword Artwork.png|Complete the picture with a link to Matt Knight's match
KatFL Meta Knight Sword Artwork.png|Artwork of the [[Meta Knight Sword]] [[Evolved Copy Ability]] based off Meta Knight
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{{Youtube|ldE95Yf047k|300|Kirby and Matt battle Annihilation in a rodeo.}}
{{Youtube|ldE95Yf047k|300|Battle with Meta Knight in the [[Colosseum]] in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''.}}


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===''Destroy Kirby's dreams.''===
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
Matt Knight was not seen in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet|Kirby's room]]''. However, Kirby strives to make the perfect look with beautiful [[Costumes|fabrics]] and beautiful [[Color|colors]]. Meta Knight has won many [[Character Treat|awards]].
Meta Knight himself does not appear in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''. However, Kirby can take on his likeness using the appropriate [[Costumes|costume]] and [[color]]. Additionally, Meta Knight appears on several [[Character Treat]]s.


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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''She looked depressed when he was near her.''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
This is the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Super Smash Bros. Meta Knight]]'' game. Pro.
Meta Knight appears as a collectible trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.


====''My brother is very kind.''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
=====The testing process=====
=====As a playable character=====
{{SmashWiki|Meta Knight (SSBB)}}
{{SmashWiki|Meta Knight (SSBB)}}
[[File:SSBB Meta Knight's Shuttle Loop.jpg|thumb|right|200px|My brother fell. The pedometer works fine.]]
[[File:SSBB Meta Knight's Shuttle Loop.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Meta Knight using [[Shuttle Loop]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
Meta Knight is the original ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Super Smash Bros.]]'' The behavior reflected in the war we study. People can control the behavior of some people. All these features make this game great. As a result, the game is in bad shape and the project is closed.
Meta Knight is featured for the first time as a fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. His main attributes are his excellent aerial mobility, with five midair jumps, excellent airspeed, and special moves which can all assist further with recovery (most notoriously his glide following his up-special), as well as his quick and powerful sword swipes, many of which can beat out moves from other characters. All of these attributes put together make for a fearsome fighter when in the right hands, so much so that he is widely considered the best character in the game and is often banned from tournaments.


Unlike Kirby or Lord of the Dead, Meta Knight can say "I trust you" at the end of a sentence. It's time for peace. All you have to conquer is a [[Galaxia Darkness|dark galaxy]]. It has a different design and shape than the ''Kirby'' series. Bill in this scene is different from his friends [[Smashwiki:Marth|March]] and [[Smashwiki:Ike|Ike]] and has a different relationship than the others in the game.
Unlike Kirby and King Dedede, Meta Knight speaks in full sentences, with lines such as "Know my power!" when using his Final Smash; [[Galaxia Darkness]] and "You've much yet to learn." in one of his victory poses. This is in stark contrast to the ''Kirby'' series proper, where his only dialogue outside of the occasional grunt is entirely text-based. His association in the Story Mode with [[smashwiki:Marth|Marth]] and [[smashwiki:Ike|Ike]], along with his own unique version of the series victory jingle, help to further separate him from his cuter compatriots.


=====map of the room=====
=====Role in The Subspace Emissary=====
In this story, they learn that the ship's captain, Matt Knight, plans to defeat the mob leaders and kill Shadowbird on Earth. He wanted to take over the ship, but King T. As they are running away, they see two firemen, Marita and Eko, chasing the king and trying to leave the boat. A bullet hits [[smashwiki:Galleom|Galim]], the giant robot Matt Knight fights him. Kario turned to the other soldiers. [[smashwiki:Lucas|Luke]] and the [[smashwiki:Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon's owner]] are captured and hit in the stomach. Lucas is sleeping. When he woke up, Manu was walking on the air.
Throughout the story of [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], Meta Knight is chasing down the Subspace Army, as they had seen fit to steal his flagship [[Halberd]] and use it to spread shadow bugs across the realm. He attempted to defend his ship, but was preoccupied with an attack from King Dedede. Along the way, he joins up with the two Fire Emblem swordsmen of Marth and Ike in pursuit of the Ancient Minister and his subspace bombs. One of these bombs resides in a giant transformable robot called [[smashwiki:Galleom|Galleom]] which Meta Knight fights. After Galleom transforms following a different battle, he takes [[smashwiki:Lucas|Lucas]] and the [[smashwiki:Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer]] as hostages with it, activating a Subspace Bomb within his chest. Lucas breaks them loose, and Meta Knight catches them in midair while they fall.


After fighting the Marginal Knight, Matt finds a castle and jumps off the [[smashwiki:Great Fox|castle]] with his enemy on the [[smashwiki:Ice Climbers|ice]] (I think he's smart). The Hollows attacked [[smashwiki:Lucario|Luger]] before he could get up. There he meets [[smashwiki:Snake|Snake]] and his children, [[smashwiki:Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[smashwiki:Princess Zelda|Zelda]], and they save the ship from the creature's clutches. As you can see, this game is run by [[smashwiki:Mr Game & Watch|enthusiasts and some smart friends]]. It starts with a set of two-dimensional images. He then disappears into the shadows to build [[smashwiki:Duon|Don]] on the bridge.
Later on, Meta Knight catches up to the Halberd as it engages in an aerial battle with the [[smashwiki:Great Fox|Great Fox]] by jumping up a mountainside along with the [[smashwiki:Ice Climbers|Ice Climbers]] (who believe it to be a race). At the top, he battles and then allies with [[smashwiki:Lucario|Lucario]] before boarding the ship. From there, he encounters [[smashwiki:Solid Snake|Snake]] and the two princesses [[smashwiki:Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[smashwiki:Princess Zelda|Zelda]] as he liberates his ship from Subspace control. He discovers that the ship was being piloted by [[smashwiki:Mr. Game & Watch|Mr. Game & Watch]] and several false counterparts. When kicked out of the pilot's cabin, the 2D collection dissolves into shadow bugs, forming a giant robotic boss named [[smashwiki:Duon|Duon]] on the Halberd bridge.


Lucario fights a princess, a fox and an eagle. An inaccurate look at how Meta Knight controls the ships in the game. A couple sunbathing on the beach in front of the old castle on the old island. A space rocket was used to bomb a deserted island, which was destroyed minutes after returning to Earth. The spoiler shows several vehicles (depending on the size of the team) including Flyers, Samus, Fox, Falco Pros, and the favorite Orb there is [[smashwiki:Olimar|Olymar]]. After Kirby escaped the weapon, he used it to destroy the [[Dragoon|dragon]] and entered the small room.
Lucario, the princesses, Fox, and Falco take on Duon. Once defeated, they revive Mr. Game and Watch, while Meta Knight regains control of the ship. From there, the Halberd lands alongside the Falcon Flyer on the coast overlooking the destroyed Isle of the Ancients. The Halberd is used as a decoy when approaching the Subspace bubble the island has become, being destroyed by the Subspace Gunship moments after it turns the entire island into Subspace. The destruction of the battleship reveals several vehicles (which contain most of the group) from within, including the Falcon Flyer, Samus's Gunship, Fox and Falco's arwings, and the Hocotate Ship piloted by [[smashwiki:Olimar|Olimar]]. While they dodge the gunfire of the Gunship Kirby uses the [[Dragoon]] to destroy the Gunship, allowing access into Subspace.


When Dalu and the other pigs decide to find the place, the sword is gone. Unfortunately, Tebow was still in the game when he entered. Kirby helps out and lands on the General's gear, but ignores the recovery. Enter the dungeon with the young man and the final battle against the Demon King begins.
Meta Knight appears alongside the other fighters when preparing to deep into Subspace, brandishing his sword at the unknown. He is unfortunately, turned into a trophy almost immediately upon encountering Tabuu, along with every other fighter. He is revived by Kirby (having reawakened due to swallowing a timed device made by King Dedede), although in gameplay his revival can be skipped. He accompanies the other revived fighters into the Great Maze and the final confrontation with Tabuu.


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====''and distant relatives''====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
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Meta Knight is the main character of Super Smash Bros. Battle - ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. Battlefield Super Famicom 3DS/Wii U]]''. Great to look at and fun to play. An example of an attack is a group attack. Brute force attacks and small attacks.But to achieve this, he changed the role and especially the skills needed in sports. Anamoto's power is low, but the hero can destroy the enemy on the board and escape.
Following his uncontested status as the best fighter in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Meta Knight suffered from several serious downgrades to his fighting ability in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', including taking away his ability to glide and giving most of his standard attacks less priority, power and range. Despite this, several of his moves, notably his special abilities, were strengthened to compensate, thus changing the strategies needed to play as him. Despite his reduced dominance, Meta Knight still ranks high compared to the rest of the cast in terms of competitive play, striking fear into his opponents with his dreaded up-air chain to [[Shuttle Loop]] finisher.


[[Kirby]] and Meatbod, three talented brothers. Then the battle ended. But now we have to change the military uniform. Useful meta today.
Unlike [[Kirby]] and [[King Dedede]], Meta Knight retained his old voice clips and Final Smash from ''Super Smash Bros Brawl'', but he was given an additional piece of armor in that his gloves are now gauntleted. This makes this incarnation of Meta Knight the most heavily armored to date.


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====''Dear Government''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
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{{SmashWiki|Meta Knight (SSBU)}}
We're at the end of the line with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Super Smash Bros]].'' We are back with another comparison. Meta Knight. Unlike previous programs, MetaKite must be closed before use. This game is more interesting than the previous series. Before flying, insects have two wings and a mouth.
Meta Knight returns along with every other fighter in the series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Unlike previous appearances, Meta Knight must be unlocked before he can be used. Overall, he has become more polarized in this title when compared to his appearance in the preceding installment, with his mobility, range, and attack power becoming greater, but at the same time becoming more open to counterattacks if he misses his mark or overextends. His most notable changes come to his neutral special 'Mach Tornado' which now only hits once and travels quicker instead of catching opponents and his new Final Smash known as 'Darkness Illusion', which is a trapping flurry attack similar to Ike's 'Great Aether' where Meta Knight sprouts an additional pair of wings and barrages his victim(s) before sending them flying.


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===''Queen of the Sea'' series===
===''Taiko no Tatsujin'' series===
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Meta Knight is an amalgamation of the Taiko and Tatsujin clans:
Meta Knight appears as an unlockable costume in two arcade titles of the ''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin|Taiko no Tatsujin]]'' series:
*''prison master''
*''Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Ver.''
*''Tech Master: Who's Smart?''
*''Taiko no Tatsujin: Blue Ver.''
Complete the challenge with three sets of trading heroes in both games.
This costume is unlocked by clearing "[[Revenge of Meta Knight]] Medley" in the aforementioned two games.
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==''Now let's go home!''==
==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
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[[File:Meta Knight Anime.png|thumb|Illustration by Matt Kirby Let's start at the beginning.]]
[[File:Meta Knight Anime.png|thumb|Meta Knight in the ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' anime series.]]
''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|Kirby's Nightspot: Home!]]''. A true friend's sword wall. Although [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] and [[King Dedede (anime character)|King David]] had a strained relationship at the beginning of the story, Kirby occasionally helped out in times of need. Another character in the series is Master Kirby. They rarely help Kirby directly. But sometimes you order the destruction of enemies. Sometimes Kirby tries to have fun. "Matinee" is written in Latin and English, and the first title is in Latin and Spanish. It must be crazy.
Meta Knight appears in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' as a major supporting character with [[Sword Knight (anime character)|Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight (anime character)|Blade Knight]] as his loyal followers. Near the beginning of the series, he acts somewhat mysterious, seemingly serving [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]], but also sometimes helping [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] when he needs it. Later in the series, his role becomes that of a mentor to Kirby. Most of the time, he does not outright help Kirby, but sometimes gives him tips about how to defeat whatever opponent he is facing. In the rare occasions where he does fight Kirby, it is for training purposes. Meta Knight also has a Hispanic accent in the English dub and a direct Spanish accent in the Latin America and Spain dubs, possibly because he slightly resembles [[wikipedia:Zorro|Zorro]].


Matt Knight is best known for his role as the Guardians of the Galaxy in [[Star Warrior|Star Wars]]: Dream Enterprise. But many stars die. They work together to survive and stop Kirby. That's why it works so well. It's easy. But it can be confusing during the first interview. Fight with the treasure sword and the [[Galaxia|galaxy]] sword. After meeting Django, he is freed by a [[Monster|demon]] named [[Kirisakin|Chris King]]. Matt picks him up, but Matt takes Ritter down.
In the series, Meta Knight is said to be a [[Star Warrior]], a protector of the galaxy against [[Night Mare Enterprises]]. However, most of the Star Warriors ended up being killed, leaving him as a survivor, training Kirby to become one too. Due to this, he displays very skilled swordplay. He is also very stealthy, being able to appear at scenes without being noticed until he speaks up. He wields the same sword from the games, the [[Galaxia]], which is said in the series to be a legendary sword which only can be wielded by those destined to do so. When he first encounters Galaxia, it is being guarded by a fierce [[monster]] called [[Kirisakin]]. His partner [[Star Warrior|Garlude]] resorts to sacrificing herself, but manages to get the sword to Meta Knight.


The color of a horse's eyes depends on his heart. Red is the color. If Lily wants. I was angry and ashamed. Red when full.
Meta Knight's eyes change color according to his mood. If he is happy or calm, they are blue. If he is thoughtful, they are green. If he is angry, they are red. If he is amused, they are pink.


Matt trains Nate, but fights against Kirby. Kirby was surprised to see how angry I was.
Meta Knight also appears in [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot|the pilot episode]], but here, he is portrayed as one of the enemies who Kirby fights. He is defeated when Kirby spits [[Captain Stitch]] at him.


==''Kirby'' Green==
==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
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Meta Knight is the hero of [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'''s story]] and the subject of our story. Sport is a beautiful and beautiful sport. Always help people get justice, don't hurt others. I am [[King Dedede (novel character)|Rani]]'s friend.
Meta Knight is one of the main protagonists of the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], and also has [[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess|three]] [[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Galaxy's Greatest Warrior|different]] [[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi|novels]] that focus on him. His appearance is identical to the games, and similarly to the games he is a mysterious, skilled swordsman. He typically does not get involved in other people's problems, although will assist people if he has his own reasons for doing so. He also has a friendship with [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]].
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==History==
==Profiles==
===Further===
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|[[File:Kirby Canvas Curse box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse|Kirby is dead from The Big Bang Theory.]]''
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|''This is a sword!''
|''Dash for a sword attack!''
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|[[File:KSS Ultra box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|Superstar Kirby is the man behind the game]]''
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|''{{color|blue|Works}} without {{color|red|windows}}. Energy {{color|blue|saving}}. {{color|red|Come}} to heaven!''
|''{{color|blue|Unlimited power}} in your {{color|red|blade}}. Command your called {{color|blue|knight}}. {{color|red|Train}} and journey the cosmos!''
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|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Let's return to the wonderful world of Kirby.]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''Let's {{color|red|eat}} together! Due to his long {{color|red|practice}}, he can throw his {{color|red|sword}} very {{color|red|quickly}}!''
|''The {{color|red|masked knight}} cometh! His intense training allows him to soar through the {{color|red|air}}, swinging his {{color|red|sword}} with {{color|red|unrivaled speed}}!''
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|[[File:KatRC NA box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|Kirby and Rainbow Dash]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
|''The group uses magical swords. They were never really friends. But believe it if you want. Learn to be a hero in this game.''
|''This mysterious masked swordsman helms the battleship Halberd. He hasn't always been the most trustworthy ally, but you can count on him when you really need him. He appears in this game as a figurine.''
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|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby AI]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''Kirby returns to fight the evil Kamen Rider while he {{color|orange|sleeps}}. Fill in your details and {{color|orange|click}} on the next screen to {{color|orange|place your order}}.''
|''The masked knight has returned to fight evil while Kirby takes a much-needed {{color|orange|nap}}. Collect Meta Points, and then {{color|orange|touch}} the lower screen to unleash his {{color|orange|special attacks}}.''
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|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies|Kirby's friend]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|'''serious person:'''<br>
|'''As a boss:'''<br>
''The greatest joy in Matt Knight's battles comes from the forces of darkness and the forces behind them. The ability to break bones with a sword!''<br><br>
''Corrupted by the power of a dark heart, Meta Knight’s dedication to the purity of combat has been eclipsed by a secret wild streak that always lurked within him. This once-hidden fury is now unleashed with every stab and thrust of his sword!''<br><br>
'''Friends are like heaven:'''<br>
'''As a Dream Friend:'''<br>
''Overthinking first appears in Kirby's Journey. Don't forget to joke with your friends while studying. Remind your friends about your new card.''<br><br>
''First introduced way back in Kirby's Adventure, this warrior takes the spirit of chivalry to heart. He has set out on a journey of training, but he would never forget his connection to his friends. May new friend powers awaken and imbue his blade!''<br><br>
'''3 days ago:'''<br>
'''Guest Star Meta Knight:'''<br>
<big>''"Just my knife."''</big><br>
<big>''"This darkness must meet my sword!"''</big><br>
''Kirby's galaxy will surround you. Sometimes the vaccine is part of a larger package. Dark night.''<br>
''The knight that dates back to Kirby's Adventure joins the fray! This mysterious figure occasionally shows up in his massive ship to stir things up. Now, into darkness!''<br>
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|[[File:KatFL Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KatFL Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land|The forgotten Kirby universe]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|'''<small>knife</small><br>Metal detector (photo)'''<br>
|'''<small>The Lone Swordsman</small><br>Meta Knight (figure)'''<br>
''Anarchy Matt Night is back! The beat is fast and sharp until the beast returns. In order not to waste time when working on the wall, the surface to be painted should be dark.''<br><br>
''The mysterious vortex brought Meta Knight to the new world too! He quickly tasked himself with finding a way back to Popstar...until the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town. The besieged settlement needed protecting, and a swordsman never ignores a chance to train!''<br><br>
'''Metagame in the evening (photo)'''<br>
'''A Duel with Meta Knight (figure)'''<br>
''When Nate enters a new world, Kirby falls in love with him. He reaches the North Pole before deciding to find and save the city. He helped Ramenko escape disaster. He fought and lost thirty times in Hollywood.''
''Meta Knight arrived in the new world shortly before Kirby. He did some early scouting and reached as far as the snowy north before deciding to return and protect the town. Now he keeps watch for beastly invaders from his perch by the Colosseum. He's battled Gorimondo 30 times—and won every bout!''
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|[[File:KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Kirby is back on top.]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''A {{color|red|wild horse}} has a {{color|red|sword}}. The results of weight training are amazing!''
|''The {{color|red|masked knight}} enters, soaring through the {{color|red|air}} and deftly swinging his {{color|red|sword}}. His {{color|red|unrivaled speed}} is the result of intense training!''
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===iceland===
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' trophy===
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!colspan=4|Brother Slim is a Meta Knight, the second place in the Battle of the Moon &nbsp;
!colspan=4|Meta Knight's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' &nbsp;
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|align=center|Tourists should be careful
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|[[File:MetaKnightMeleeTrophy.png|frameless|150px]]
|Call 0996.
|Kirby Super Star (09/96)
|''This year, Gordon secretly drew his sword. He tells Philip to put down his sword and fight for glory. Weapons are also used. They have curtains.''
|''The mysterious head of the Meta-Knights, he wields his sword with dignity. He delivered his sword to Kirby and demanded single combat in a show of knightly honor; his strict adherence to his code of ethics makes him a rarity in Dream Land. Sometimes he throws off his cape in battle. It occasionally transforms into wings.''
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===Good luck bro!===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy===
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!colspan=5|3 ''Super Smash Bros. Youth Group'' &nbsp;
!colspan=5|Meta Knight's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' &nbsp;
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!width="50%"|Turkey
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|align=center|your husband
|align=center|Meta Knight
|[[File:MetaKnightTrophyBrawl.png|frameless|150px]]
|[[File:MetaKnightTrophyBrawl.png|frameless|150px]]
|Because Kirby is a great game. <br> Kirby stars in a film.
|'''NES''' Kirby's Adventure <br> '''SNES''' Kirby Super Star
|Lord of the Three Guardians, Kirby's enemy My knife broke. Give the black sword to Kirby and fight. Flying wings are the main stars. They did not appear in public for a long time, but Kirby's relationship was a secret.
|The head of the Meta-Knights, and something of a rival to Kirby. He's quite an accomplished swordsman. Following his code of knightly ethics, he once delivered his sword to Kirby and demanded single combat. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He's shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery.
|Our leader is Kirby, the hero and the enemy You can throw the knife away. As expected, Kirby gives him a sword and captures him. Your clothes are full. Landscape. I haven't seen his face for a while, but she kept her relationship with Kirby a secret.
|The head of the Meta-Knights, and something of a rival to Kirby. He's quite an accomplished swordsman. Following his code of knightly ethics, he once delivered a sword to Kirby and demanded single combat. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He's shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery.
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===my brother and sister===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' trophies===
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!colspan=6|There are three doors in ''Super Smash Bros. Mug'' &nbsp;
!colspan=6|Meta Knight's trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' &nbsp;
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!width="12%"|This series is written by Vadibella.
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!width=''25%''|my friend
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|align=center|I saw the night
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|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|Kirby Safari<br>Old Kirby
|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|'''NES''' Kirby's Adventure (05/1993)<br> '''SNES''' Kirby Super Star (08/1996)
|''Most Kirby games feature Kirby's secret enemy, the Masked Man. Can turn into hot wings and fly through the air. He flies like his brothers. The nature of war has changed. You are special.''
|''Kirby's mysterious rival, this masked swordsman appears in several Kirby games. His cape transforms into wings to grant him flight. In Smash Bros., his quick sword skills and aerial agility set him apart. He can jump up to five times in a row, and he has a special move to soar higher.''
|''The Hidden Sword from the Kirby series. Spread your wings. Wind speed and sword power are irrelevant. There are 5 jump lines and a special save mode. Use it to fight for your life.''
|''A mysterious masked swordsman from the Kirby series. His cape can turn into wings, which gives him the ability to fly. His swift swordplay and ability to stay in the air give him an edge in this game. He can combine five mid-air jumps with a special move to make recovering a cinch. If you use him, try to keep battle airborne!''
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|align=center|Team Knights (Legacy)
|align=center|Meta Knight (Alt.)
|[[File:MetaKnightAltTrophy3DS.png|frameless|120px|center]]
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|[[File:MetaKnightAltTrophyWiiU.png|frameless|120px|center]]
|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|Kirby arcade game<br> Kirby is popular
|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|'''NES''' Kirby's Adventure (05/1993)<br> '''SNES''' Kirby Super Star (08/1996)
|''Space Knight Rob allows you to control and attack with one touch! Power Storm increases her health. Please continue.''
|''Meta Knight's Dimensional Cape lets you teleport, changing where you'll reappear with directional inputs and attacking by holding the button! His Mach Tornado special can draw in and attack multiple opponents. Rise by pressing the button repeatedly, and press left or right to move.''
|''Matt Knight is coming to change that. If you lose, you lose. Let's get started! His unique style impressed many participants. Go crazy.
|''Meta Knight's Dimensional Cape lets you teleport. After vanishing, you can move to reappear somewhere else. You can also keep holding the button to turn it into an attack! His Mach Tornado special can mix up multiple opponents in the fray. Press the button repeatedly to rise up, and move left and right to create extra havoc.
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<small>Blue U</small>
<small>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>


===''At Kirby Robot Stars.'' [https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_3ds_2/kirbyplanetrobobot/ElectronicManual_Nintendo3DS_KirbyPlanetRobobot_EN.pdf Learn English]===
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' [https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_3ds_2/kirbyplanetrobobot/ElectronicManual_Nintendo3DS_KirbyPlanetRobobot_EN.pdf British English electronic manual]===
*''"He is head of the Holtzman Institute. Serious problems can be easily solved..."''
*''"A masked warrior who tries to take on Haltmann Works Co. by himself. However, he's soon defeated by a mighty enemy..."''


===[[Play Nintendo|nine]]===
===amiibo===
'''''What even is that? I don't understand what the problem is.'''<br>Matt Knight tries to help Kirby, but Kirby fights him off. How do you succeed? Sword.''
*''Kirby's mysterious rival, this masked swordsman appears in several Kirby™ games. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He also captains a giant battleship, the Halberd, in order to take control of Dream Land. Meta Knight has shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery.''


===The grainy patio of the earth===
===[[Play Nintendo]]===
*''The sword of fear never ends and sometimes we win. Kirby wants to be a firefighter, but he's also a student.''
'''''Just who is Meta Knight? We’re not sure, since he usually wears a silver mask.'''<br>Sometimes Meta Knight shows up to help Kirby, but he usually prefers to fight. What better way to show off his awesome moves? He’s round, fast, and good with a sword!''


==Before reading this==
===Kirby Portal===
A typical staff evening covers the following topics:
*''The mysterious swordsman is rarely seen without his iconic mask—and when he does lose it in battle, he runs away! He likes to test his sword techniques out on Kirby, but sometimes serves as an ally.''
*'''[[Boarding the Halberd|Diamond]]''' and '''[[Havoc Aboard the Halberd|Gilbert on the train]]''' - For example, in [[Revenge of Meta Knight|Metaknights]], players from both sides often clash. Read more about ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Super Smash Bros. Pain]]''.
*'''[[Revenge of Meta Knight (Map)|Union of Three Heroes (book)]]''' - The Meta Knight command is also used in other Meta Knight games. Now I can write a lot of songs.
*'''[[VS. Meta Knight|There are three options.]]''' - This game is about a legendary warrior who fights to avenge his master.
*'''[[My Friend and the Sunset|Now try it with your friends]]''' - The latest ones are Meta Knight Wars, ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby Robots]]'' ([[Dedede Clones & D3|Clone Death Boss Battle Theme, D3 Empire]] and some games), ''[[Kirby Star Allies|Kirby: Star Alliance]]'', etc. Back to the game, so sad (I love it as much as the boss). The theme of the night is music. Matt and his friends use it to control their dreams.


==regulate==
==Music==
*In the first game (''Kirby and the Incredibles''), Meta Knight is holding a sword in his left hand. As he drew his sword, he held it in his right hand. Kirby has a toy sword in his left hand. But since Gin returned to Matt Knight, Kirby has, in the words of experts, changed hands.
Meta Knight is often associated with the following musical themes:
*Japanese Meta Knight is a fan of the Kirby game series.<ref>[http://www.kirby.jp/character/meta_knight/ Meet Kirby] a cat character named Matt Knight.</ref>
*'''[[Boarding the Halberd]]''' and '''[[Havoc Aboard the Halberd]]''' - The two stage themes in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], often rearranged and combined into one medley, e.g. the track "Meta Knight's Revenge" from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
**[[Kirby Café|Kirby]] offers post-workout snacks every night. Usually with ice cream or milk chocolate chips and macarons.
*'''[[Revenge of Meta Knight (Map)]]''' - This track from [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] often plays in other games when Meta Knight makes an appearance. As such, it can be considered to be one of his secondary theme songs.
*The evening meeting was organized by Japan's Bobo Group.<ref>[https://ishop.tbs.co.jp/special/tbs/kirby/event.html Event Details: '''Baby Ban 2018''']</ref>
*'''[[VS. Meta Knight]]''' - His boss battle theme from [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], which has been used several times throughout the series.
*For once, Kirby and Knight placed the plant in an actual room instead of a regular boss.
*'''[[My Friend and the Sunset]]''' - The ending track of Revenge of Meta Knight, which has been remixed in several later games, including ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (e.g. [[Dedede Clones & D3]]'s boss battle theme is a mashup of [[King Dedede's Theme]] and this theme) and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (as his own boss battle theme this time). This track is considered to be Meta Knight's main theme song, due to its use as his [[Dream Friend]] intro.


==bad behavior==
==Trivia==
{{Main|Meta Knight/gallery|methane/library}}
*Early games (and ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'') have Meta Knight hold his sword in his left hand, while later games have him hold his sword in his right hand. Various ''Kirby'' games lead to him being ambidextrous because when he faces left, his sword is in his left hand and vice versa. However, the sprites for Meta Knight are simply flipped, much as how Sword Kirby "switches" hands when he turns around, which is mainly the reason he can hold his sword in both hands.
*According to [[Kirby Portal]], the official Japanese Kirby website, Meta Knight actually loves sweet food.<ref>[http://www.kirby.jp/character/meta_knight/ Meta Knight's character introduction] on [[Kirby Portal]].</ref>
**The [[Kirby Café]] frequently features desserts themed after Meta Knight, including a chocolate au lait he drinks after training, a chocolate fondant he keeps secretly in his cape, and a parfait he indulges in every night.
*Meta Knight became the "Nagoya Station Master", the icon for the Nagoya fair of Japan's Pupupu Train merchandise event during July 24-30, 2018.<ref>[https://ishop.tbs.co.jp/special/tbs/kirby/event.html '''Pupupu Train 2018''' event information]</ref>
*Meta Knight's appearance in the [[Colosseum]] of ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' marks the first time a boss has been exclusive to a regular [[Boss Endurance]] mode, rather than solely its [[The True Arena]] equivalent.


==You can do it==
==Gallery==
{{Main|Meta Knight/gallery}}
 
==Quotes==
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|'''It is related to Kirby's Three Heroes series.''' &nbsp;
|'''Quotes from Meta Knight in the ''Kirby series''''' &nbsp;
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*"''Unavailable. Kirby Park!''"
*"''None shall pass! En garde, Kirby!''"
*"''Well, it's raining!''"
*"''Oh, you're so right...then Avalanche it is, ha ha ha ha!''"
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*''"About the bottle. It's not time yet."''
*''"The time has come. The time to show our power!"''
*''"Live your dream! I mean the truth!"''
*''"Dream Land's lazy lifestyle will end! I will rule!"''
*''"The power of the world is against the truth."''
*''"Soldiers near the deck, assume combat mode!"''
*''"Done! Off."''
*''"Prepare to take off! Blow Kirby away!"''
*''"First stop is... my mom."''
*''"Our first target... Grape Garden!"''
*''"This should last all day."''
*''"He must be hiding in the clouds..."''
*''"It is well. It used to work."''
*''"Remain calm. Let's come up with a plan."''
*''"Arabic! I do not understand time!"''
*''"Kirby! Got ya!"''
*''"Get started now! Strengthen justice!"''
*''"Lower the sail! Increase right wing power!"''
*''"……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… ………………………………………………………………………………………"''
*''"................"''
*''"(Lose... win)."''
*''"(We've failed... it's over.)"''
*''"Have fun as a team! Fraud!!"''
*''"Attention all crew! Evacuate ship!!"''
*''"You have it."''
*''"Now, it's your turn to evacuate."''
*''"you..."''
*''"Hmmm....."''
*''"... shocking."''
*''"..... It's dangerous, but it's worth a try!"''
*''"Thanks for the inconvenience."''
*''"Thank you, guys."''
*''"Hi Kirby! He was ready to die."''
*''"Kirby, this is it! Prepare to die!"''
*''"Don't let that happen!"''
*''"You'll never escape!"''
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*"''Remember Kirby?''"
*"''Hold it right there, Kirby!''"
*"''We are the stars.''"
*"''Leave the star pieces to me.''"
*"'',''"
*"''...''"
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===[[Revenge of Meta Knight|Goals are rewards]]===
===[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]===
*''"Very fast. Time to try medicine."''
*''"The time has come. The time to show our power!"''
*''"Good luck with your goals. It is still working."''
*''"Dream Land's lazy lifestyle will end! I will rule!"''
*''"Everything is ready, the battle is around the corner! Let's get ready and celebrate!"''
*''"All on deck prepare for battle! All others prepare for takeoff!"''
*''"Start, start! Kirby continued."''
*''"Initiate takeoff! We'll blow Kirby away!"''
*''"We want to get started. Look at life!"''
*''"But first a little test. Off to Grape Gardens!"''
*''"I need a good rest."''
*''"Relax. We must handle this calmly."''
*''"Wait."''
*''"That's far enough, Kirby!"''
*''"This is true! It links!"''
*''"Retract the sails! Give more lift to the left wing!"''
*''"..."''
*''"... ... ... ..."''
*''"I've never done this before, but I couldn't help myself."''
*''"(We've failed...but there's nothing we can do.)"''
*''"Think about your employees! Start your journey now!"''
*''"Attention to all crew! Evacuate ship immediately!"''
*''"It's time to do it!"''
*''"So... Now it's time for the rest of you to escape as well."''
*''"...Divorce? Take the necessary measures."''
*''"...You are all about to perish. Do as you please."''
*''"(...Yeah right)."''
*''"(...I'm sorry.)"''
*''"Everything failed! Let Kirby solve your problems."''
*''"This is the end! Kirby! Come meet your doom!!"''
*''"You will not leave me."''
*''"I won't let you escape!"''


===[[Meta Knightmare Ultra|concern]]===
===[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]===
*''"I hope you like it.."''
*''"My one wish is to become stronger..."''
*''"I have something to ask..."''
*''"So I wish to fight..."''
*''"damn star"''
*''"the greatest warrior in the galaxy!"''
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*''"How much?"''
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*''"Look at this!"''
*''"What? Who goes there?!"''
*''"Thank you so much Kirby! What did I do wrong?"''
*''"Kirby, forgive me! I blame the yarn!"''
*''"Stay with Kirby."''
*''"Be careful, Kirby."''
*''"Ni-Yan is a new way of communication."''
*''"Yin-Yarn is one mean piece of string."''
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*"''A battle of Kirbys? Heh. Interesting.''"
*"''Well, thanks Kirby.''"
*"''Hmph... Congratulations on your success, Kirby.''"
*"''I came to try my luck in the game. He who defeats his enemy is strong. But destiny is not on your side. This version is difficult But I'm the best Kirby! Show your power! Yes, this is my address.''"
*"''Aye, I joined this tournament to test my strength. Who knows—with all these foes here, I may even get stronger. But I've had no luck so far. These copies are pathetic. But you, Kirby—YOU will give me a worthy battle! Show me your strength, pink one. Otherwise, this league will belong to me.''"
*"''It's over, Kirby. He has changed.''"
*"''You're on a roll, Kirby. Consider me impressed.''"
*"''All right. Fight back, Kirby.''"
*"''I go now to our battle. You had better fight your best, Kirby.''"
*''"Not bad."''
*''"It wasn't a fluke."''
*"''Show me and I will reward you. I want to do more! You are at war. After that, I'm sure.''"
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Meta Knight
KRtDLD Meta Knight.png
Artwork of Meta Knight from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Details
First appearance Kirby's Adventure (1993)
Latest appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other appearance(s) (click to navigate)
Related Dark Meta Knight
Mecha Knight
Parallel Meta Knight
Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight
Phantom Meta Knight
Similar Galacta Knight
Metal General
Morpho Knight
Voice actor(s) Anonymous HAL Laboratory staff member (Kirby series)
Atsushi Kisaichi (Super Smash Bros. series; Japanese)
Eric Newsome (Super Smash Bros. series; English)
Theme music

Clip of "My Friend and the Sunset" from Kirby Fighters 2. Though introduced as a cutscene theme in Kirby Super Star, the song was established as Meta Knight's personal theme beginning in Kirby Star Allies.

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This article is about the character. For the group named after and led by him, see Meta-Knights.
The time has come. The time to show our power!
— Meta Knight in Revenge of Meta Knight's opening cutscene, Kirby Super Star

Meta Knight (occasionally formatted as Meta-Knight in older media) is a masked, winged swordsman who serves as a recurring character in the Kirby series, first appearing in Kirby's Adventure. He is a mysterious figure, and his backstory is not clearly shown in the game series. The installments he appears in usually feature him as a boss, but since Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, there have been instances where he is playable in alternate modes, or even teams up with Kirby directly. Though most of his schemes originate from arguably good intentions, the ways he tries to accomplish his goals are often very extreme and poorly understood by others. Meta Knight is also the leader of a band of warriors known simply as the Meta-Knights, and he owns a giant warship designed after himself, known as the Halberd.

Along with King Dedede and the Waddle Dees, Meta Knight serves as one of the most recognizable characters in the Kirby series aside from Kirby himself. Despite this fame, he was not very prevalent in the early days of the series, making his only major appearances in titles like Kirby's Adventure and Kirby Super Star (he is notably absent from any of the titles directed by Shinichi Shimomura). However, he would become much more prevalent in the series following his role in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, becoming playable for the first time in an unlockable Extra Game in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Meta Knightmare. He would appear more regularly in the series from that point onward, and would often be playable. Meta Knight is famous for his expert swordsmanship, and combined with his unparalleled aerial mobility, he is a force to be reckoned with. He wields Galaxia, which is a powerful mythical blade in the anime series and carries some of that mystique to the main series as well.

Physical appearance

Even in his most basic appearances, Meta Knight is defined by his dark round body, his sword, and his mask. Since his debut in Kirby's Adventure, Meta Knight has gradually gained more and more details to his look.

Meta Knight appears as a blue, roundish creature, with a physique similar to that of Kirby. His most prominent feature is his silver mask. He also wears purple sabatons, metal pauldrons, and a purple cape, which he can transform into two large bat wings. He is often seen wielding his trademark sword, the Galaxia. This legendary golden blade is usually depicted with prongs on each of its sides. When Meta Knight is defeated, his mask usually splits in two and falls off, revealing a face similar to Kirby's own, except blue and without cheek blush. In earlier games, his eyes were white under his mask and he did have cheek blush, but this was changed to have his eyes always be yellow in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, and he later appeared that way in Kirby: Planet Robobot and subsequent games. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the mask is shown to give his eyes a yellow tint, as Kirby's blue eyes turn green when he wears it after copying him. The reason behind the color change was addressed in a developer Miiverse post: there was a limit of the number of colors at the time that could be used due to technical limitations, and white was chosen because "it stood out more". HAL was concerned about fan reactions but decided to change the color to yellow for the aesthetic purposes of his 3D model.

In games where he speaks, he is shown to have a deep voice and can talk in full sentences, which makes a sharp contrast to the usual depiction of Kirby.

Changes in design

When Meta Knight first debuted in Kirby's Adventure, he was defined only by his round body, cape, mask, gloves, and sword. He originally had a jet black body color and lacked wings entirely, and would discard his cape when battling Kirby. Since then, subsequent games in the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. series would make alterations and additions to his design. The following is a timeline of each notable change to Meta Knight by game since his debut (though these changes would not be consistently applied across games after being introduced):

  • Kirby Super Star - Meta Knight's body hue would be adjusted to a deep navy blue, and more details would be added to his mask, sword, and gloves. He would also gain his wings and distinct pauldrons. This design first appeared in Kirby's Avalanche, but likely was designed specifically for Kirby Super Star. This design has gone on to become the modern standard, and what every future redesign of Meta Knight would be based on.
  • Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land - Meta Knight's sword would be redesigned in promotional artwork to be based on its appearance in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, and would also be canonized as Galaxia. Despite this, it would not be until Kirby Air Ride that the Galaxia appeared distinctly in-game.
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Meta Knight would be given more details in this game, such as his cape specifically transforming into his wings and back. He would also gain distinct armored shoes, his emblem on his left pauldron, and a bat symbol added to the back of his cape. This is also the first game where Galaxia is referred to by name.
  • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U - Meta Knight would be given armor plating on his gloves, a detail previously seen in official artwork for Meta Knight from Kirby: Squeak Squad and Kirby Super Star Ultra. His pauldrons and cape are also given a black color.
  • Kirby: Planet Robobot - Meta Knight's eyes under his mask would be changed from white to yellow, and his pauldrons and cape would revert back to their original appearance. Additionally, his mask would be completely redesigned.
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Meta Knight's body color would be adjusted to a dark indigo, matching the color of his wings and pauldrons.

Personality

Even when Kirby is otherwise foiling his plans, Meta Knight still requires a fair fight from his pink rival, and offers a sword to him before duels.
You showed me your true strength... and for that I must thank you. I must train harder... I WILL TRAIN HARDER!
— Meta Knight in Kirby Battle Royale

Meta Knight is what can be described as a passionate swordsman, and a well-intended extremist. He features a quite combative personality and is constantly striving to be the best sword fighter in Dream Land. This is especially shown in Kirby Super Star Ultra, where he wishes to best Galacta Knight, the 'Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy'. He also seems to despise laziness, as shown by his attempt to take over Dream Land in Kirby Super Star and its remake. Meta Knight is very well known for following a stern warrior codex; when he challenges someone, he is usually looking for a fair and equal match. Whenever Kirby has to fight him for different reasons depending on the situation, he provides Kirby with a sword and insists that he use it. Meta Knight also has a habit to conceal his face for unknown reasons. Whenever his mask breaks during a fight, he hides his face in his cape and instantly leaves the battlefield.

Meta Knight appears to be quite prideful and relies heavily upon his image as a stern and mysterious swordsman, which would explain why he hides his face. Despite his desired image, however, he is often brash and short-tempered. In the spin-off title Kirby Battle Royale for instance, one of the Channel PPP Crew members remarks that Meta Knight has a tendency to curse when he is stressed out during the games (though obviously, the player never hears this). Additionally, in Kirby Star Allies, Meta Knight will lose his temper if Kirby refuses to pick up the Sword given to him before his boss fight, causing him to kick it away.

Signature attacks

Due to being a boss in so many Kirby games, Meta Knight has a large number of signature attacks which he uses in most of his fights, and in some games can be used when he is playable. Due to his sword and wings, his moveset is typically portrayed as a combination of Sword and Wing Kirby, though he does have a number of attacks unique to himself. The following table lists all of his most notable attacks, in alphabetical order:

Meta Knight's signature attacks  
Name First game used Description Notes
Crescent Shot Kirby Super Star Meta Knight fires a crescent-shaped energy projectile out of his sword which can travel a long distance. Also referred to as "Sword Beam".
Dimensional Strike Super Smash Bros. Brawl (first appearance), Kirby Battle Royale (first use in a Kirby game) Meta Knight uses his cape to vanish, then reappears elsewhere and strikes.
Down Thrust Kirby's Adventure Meta Knight leaps into the air and then drops straight downward with his sword beneath him, planting it into the ground. This move would later become usable by Sword Kirby.
Galaxia Darkness Super Smash Bros. Brawl (first appearance), Kirby: Planet Robobot (first use in a Kirby game) Meta Knight creates a field of darkness by sweeping his cape, then pierces the darkness with a powerful strike from his sword.
Tornado Attack Super Smash Bros. Brawl (first appearance), Kirby Super Star Ultra (first use in a Kirby game) Meta Knight spins into a whirlwind, attacking enemies all around him.
Meta Triple Slash Kirby's Return to Dream Land Meta Knight performs three slashes with his sword - one after the other - as he moves forward.
Shuttle Loop Kirby Super Star Meta Knight leaps into the air and then flies straight forward, usually after performing a looping turn in midair.
Tornado Slash Kirby Super Star Meta Knight thrusts his sword into the ground, causing a giant tornado to appear and sweep across the arena.
Up Thrust Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Meta Knight thrusts his sword straight upward in a quick motion. This move can also be performed by Master Kirby.
Upper Calibur Kirby Star Allies Meta Knight strikes upward in an arc, catching his opponent and throwing them upward into the air. If successful, Meta Knight will then repeatedly strike the opponent in the air before striking them back down to the ground, dealing big damage.

Variants

Due to Meta Knight's ubiquity as a character, there are several other entities that resemble him, as well as alternate versions of Meta Knight himself. The following lists all of the different versions of Meta Knight along with other characters or entities that resemble him throughout the Kirby video game series:

Alternate versions of Meta Knight

Enemies that resemble Meta Knight

  • Galacta Knight: Termed "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy", this magenta warrior resembles Meta Knight but sports a lance and shield, along with a horned mask and angelic wings. He wields immense magic power in addition to his mobility and swordsmanship.
  • Metal General: The security guard of Egg Engines on Halcandra, who appears in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake. Metal General uses some attacks similar to Meta Knight, most notably a variant of Shuttle Loop called "Electro Shock Shuttle Loop".
  • Morpho Knight: The reborn butterfly and "knight of Yomi" that first appeared in Kirby Star Allies. Morpho Knight flies in from another dimension to cast judgment on powerful foes such as Galacta Knight and Soul Forgo. It resembles Meta Knight — differing through its largely black body, bright red sword, ornate mask, and butterfly wings — and attacks with vicious fiery magic.

Game appearances

Meta Knight's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Adventure Supporting antagonist and boss Will sometimes assist Kirby by tossing him an Invincible Candy but is fought as a boss in Orange Ocean.
Kirby's Pinball Land Easter egg Appears in Kracko Land after beating the game once and performing a specific set of actions.
Kirby's Dream Course Reference Appears as one of the five placeholder icons for the default rankings in the game.
Kirby's Avalanche Supporting antagonist and boss The penultimate opponent of the Competition mode.
Kirby Super Star Secondary antagonist and boss Main antagonist and final boss of Revenge of Meta Knight, and an opponent in Samurai Kirby.
Kirby's Star Stacker for SNES Supporting antagonist and boss
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Supporting antagonist, playable character, and boss As this is a remake of Kirby's Adventure, he has the same role here as he did in that game. Meta Knight is also the protagonist and sole playable character in Meta Knightmare.
Kirby Air Ride Playable character This is Meta Knight's first physical 3D appearance.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Supporting protagonist Dark Meta Knight takes Meta Knight's likeness for the majority of the game.
Kirby: Canvas Curse Playable character Has three health bars like in Meta Knightmare.
Kirby: Squeak Squad Secondary antagonist and boss While ultimately trying to prevent Kirby from freeing Dark Nebula, he is fought late in the game due to a misunderstanding.
Kirby Super Star Ultra Secondary antagonist, playable character, and boss As this game is a remake of Kirby Super Star, his roles from that game are reused. In addition, he serves as the protagonist and sole playable character of Meta Knightmare Ultra.
Kirby's Epic Yarn Secondary antagonist, supporting character, and boss Controlled by Yin-Yarn during his fight. Later on, Meta Knight helps Kirby fight Yin-Yarn by giving him a Metamortex for the Tankbot.
Kirby Mass Attack Secondary antagonist and boss Appears only in the Sub-Games Strato Patrol EOS and Kirby Quest.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Supporting protagonist and playable character
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Roles vary between games
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Cameo Appears as a Keychain. He is also a part of the audience in the Kirby Master video.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Cameo Appears as a collectible figurine and in one of the Secret Diary pages.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Supporting protagonist, playable character, and boss Controlled by Susie for most of the game under the form of Mecha Knight. Additionally, he is the protagonist and sole playable character in Meta Knightmare Returns.
Kirby Battle Royale Secondary antagonist, playable character, and boss
Kirby Star Allies Supporting protagonist, playable character, and boss Initially controlled by the Jamba Heart, but joins Kirby's side as a Dream Friend once defeated.
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Supporting antagonist, boss, and playable character As this is a port of Kirby's Epic Yarn, his role from that game is reused. Additionally, he appears as the sole playable character in the sub-game Slash & Bead.
Super Kirby Clash Cameo Meta Knight can be seen in the background of the Port Village after a sufficient amount of progress has been made in the game.
Kirby Fighters 2 Playable character and boss Meta Knight is a playable character and also teams up with King Dedede as the final boss of Story Mode.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Supporting character and boss Meta Knight challenges Kirby to a sparring match in the Colosseum and appears as a figure, but otherwise has no plot-significant role.
Kirby's Dream Buffet Reference Kirby can take on Meta Knight's appearance and color, and Meta Knight also appears on several Character Treats.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Supporting protagonist and playable character Reprises his role from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cameo Appears as a trophy. This is Meta Knight's first 3D appearance.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Playable character Meta Knight also has a role in the story mode.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U Playable character
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Playable character Meta Knight also has a role in the story mode.
Other appearances
Super Mario Maker Reference Mario can use a special item to take on Meta Knight's 8-bit appearance in courses.
Yoshi's Woolly World Reference Yoshi can take on Meta Knight's appearance by tapping his amiibo.
BYE-BYE BOXBOY! Reference Qbby can take on Meta Knight's appearance if the player uses Meta Knight's amiibo.
Part Time UFO Reference One of the levels features a Meta Knight plush doll.

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Meta Knight makes his first appearance in Kirby's Adventure, later reappearing in its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. He is one of King Dedede's friends who guards one of the seven pieces of the Star Rod in order to keep Nightmare sealed away. Before his boss battle, Meta Knight appears in several levels, where he either directs his minions, the Meta-Knights, to fight Kirby, or (exclusively in Kirby's Adventure) assists Kirby by throwing an Invincible Candy to him. In the boss stage of Orange Ocean, Meta Knight challenges Kirby to a duel, throwing a sword that Kirby must pick up to get the Sword ability and begin the fight. During the fight, Meta Knight attacks and blocks with his sword. He notably lacks his wings and projectile attacks seen in future battles in the series. Once defeated, his mask splits in two, revealing, for the first time, his appearance similar to Kirby. He then wraps himself in his cape and flees.

In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Meta Knight receives an updated design similar to his appearance in Kirby Super Star. Like other bosses in this remake, he is larger and his battle is made easier. Additionally, all of the sequences in which he gives Kirby an Invincible Candy have been removed. Now the candy just appears out of thin air when Kirby approaches the relevant sections.

Main article: Meta Knightmare

Meta Knight also appears as a playable character in the Meta Knightmare Sub-Game of Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. He, as always, uses his sword instead of copy abilities. Interestingly, Meta Knight faces himself in Orange Ocean, instead of being replaced by another character to be the boss for the level.

Kirby's Pinball Land

In Kirby's Pinball Land, Meta Knight appears as an Easter egg in the upper board of Kracko Land if Kirby breaks all of the stars that appear alongside Mr. Shine, accompanied by the Mike scream sound effect and 77700 points. This only happens when revisiting the board after defeating King Dedede, and Meta Knight himself cannot be interacted with after appearing.

Kirby's Dream Course

In Kirby's Dream Course, Meta Knight appears as one of the five placeholder icons on the scoreboards for each course.

Kirby's Avalanche

Meta Knight as seen in Kirby's Avalanche.
Chivalrous to the last, Metaknight is an all but unbeatable Avalanche player.
— Kirby's Avalanche Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 24

Meta Knight (referred to in the manual as "Metaknight") is the second-to-last opponent in Kirby's Avalanche. He is more skilled than other opponents at making a comeback when most of his playing field has been covered in Garbage Puyos. His Puyo Puyo equivalent is Rulue.

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra

Meta Knight as seen in the Revenge Of Meta Knight opening scene

Meta Knight reappears as an antagonist in Kirby Super Star and its remake, where he has an entire Sub-Game dedicated to him, called Revenge of Meta Knight. In this Sub-Game, with the help of the Meta-Knights and his warship the Halberd, Meta Knight attempts to conquer Dream Land in order to end the inhabitants' lazy lifestyles. However, as the Halberd is about to launch, Kirby intervenes and boards the ship. Kirby proceeds to destroy the Halberd piece by piece, while Meta Knight and his crew attempt to stop him. When it becomes apparent that the ship is going to crash, Meta Knight orders his crew to evacuate before engaging Kirby in a duel on the Halberd's bridge, a fight reminiscent of their duel in Kirby's Adventure. Again, he offers Kirby a sword. Unlike Kirby's Adventure, the player can opt to refuse the sword by not taking it within several seconds. Upon being defeated, Meta Knight's mask splits open, revealing his face once more, before he disappears in a swirl of his cape. While Kirby rushes to escape from the descending warship on a Wheelie, Meta Knight, in a last desperate bid, unveils his bat-like wings for the first time in the series and attacks. However, his attempt fails. The Halberd plummets into the ocean as Kirby successfully lands on dry land and Meta Knight flies off in the distance.

Meta Knight also appears in the Sub-Game Samurai Kirby, where he appears as the last opponent sporting a samurai outfit.

In Kirby Super Star Ultra, Meta Knight also appears on a card in Kirby Card Swipe, and as a target in Kirby on the Draw.

Meta Knight's moves in Revenge of Meta Knight

Meta Knight's boss battle in Revenge of Meta Knight introduced his several trademark moves in the series, including:

  • Mach Tornado - Meta Knight turns himself into a tornado, which cannot be guarded. If Kirby is hit by the tornado, he will be thrown into the air and will take damage when he crashes onto the ground. This would later become Meta Knight's neutral special move in the Super Smash Bros. series.
  • Tornado Slash/Summon - Sometimes simply called Tornado. Meta Knight requires charging to use this move. After releasing his charge, he stabs his sword into the ground to summon a giant unguardable tornado. Like Mach Tornado, Kirby will be thrown into the air and take crash damage when hit by the giant tornado. This move has since appeared on various Meta Knight-esque bosses, such as Dark Meta Knight and Galacta Knight.
  • Glide Sword - Meta Knight performs a quick glide to thrust his sword at Kirby. In older games, Meta Knight requires charging to perform this. In modern games, this move, when used by Meta Knight-esque bosses, is in a similar fashion to Shuttle Loop of Wing Kirby. When Meta Knight is a playable character in modern games, he replaces it with Shuttle Loop directly.
  • Crescent Shot - Meta Knight fires a crescent-shaped energy wave from his sword. Meta Knight's Crescent Shot is green-colored in the original Kirby Super Star but has become yellow-colored to match the color of his Galaxia sword since its remake Kirby Super Star Ultra (and remains so in Kirby Star Allies). The Crescent Shots from Meta Knight-esque bosses are usually in different colors instead.

Meta Knightmare Ultra

Main article: Meta Knightmare Ultra

Exclusively in Kirby Super Star Ultra is a game mode called Meta Knightmare Ultra, where rather than playing Kirby, Meta Knight is played through a run-through of the stages of Spring Breeze, Dyna Blade, The Great Cave Offensive, Revenge of Meta Knight, and Milky Way Wishes.

Meta Knight's moveset in Meta Knightmare Ultra  
Standard moveset
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Meta Chop
B
Knight Spin
Dash + B in air
Knight Beam
B at full health
Meta Chop and Thrust
B in air
Meta Upper
B after Meta Chop
Down Thrust
↓ + B in air
Meta Multithrust
B B B
Up Thrust
↑ + B
Lunging Slice
Dash + B
Knight Call / Release
X
Touch screen moves
Skill Cost Skill Cost
Meta Quick
8 pts.
Heal
10 pts
Knight Call
2 pts.
Mach Tornado
30 pts.

Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)

Meta Knight appears as one of the opponents that Kirby must battle in the story mode of Kirby's Star Stacker for the Super Famicom. After being defeated, he relinquishes his piece of Mr. Star.

Kirby Air Ride

Main article: Meta Knight (Kirby Air Ride)

Meta Knight makes a relatively minor appearance in Kirby Air Ride as an unlockable character who can be selected as a machine in the game's Air Ride mode. Unlike Kirby, he cannot inhale enemies, nor copy their abilities, and cannot boost. However, he effectively always has the Sword and Wing abilities, gaining all their benefits and drawbacks at all times.

Aside from his role as a playable character, Meta Knight makes a momentary appearance confronting Kirby during the game's opening sequence.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

See also: Dark Meta Knight
Meta Knight gets thrown into the Dimension Mirror by Dark Meta Knight.

Meta Knight appears again in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, where he plays one of his most significant roles in the Kirby series to date. In the intro, Meta Knight is seen flying into the Mirror World after sensing danger there. Meanwhile, a mysterious shadowy version of him, later revealed to be Dark Meta Knight, slashes Kirby into four copies of himself. The doppelgänger then escapes into the Mirror World, but not before Kirby and his clones follow him. Shortly upon entering it, the shadowy doppelgänger defeats Meta Knight in a duel and throws him into the Dimension Mirror. The doppelgänger then slashes the mirror into eight fragments, scattering them across the Mirror World.

When Kirby and his clones reach the penultimate level, Radish Ruins, they seemingly encounter Meta Knight under the alias "? ? ?". However, upon defeat, his colors change, revealing him to be the mysterious dark doppelgänger before he escapes.

When Kirby and his clones find all the mirror shards and enter the Dimension Mirror, they once again encounter Meta Knight, ready to battle. However, the real Meta Knight emerges and reveals the other to be a dark impostor, Dark Meta Knight. Kirby and his clones engage the impostor and defeat him, shattering him into pieces. Immediately after, a portal appears, sucking Kirby and his clones inside to face the final boss, Dark Mind. Meta Knight manages to throw his sword into the portal before it closes. On the other side of the portal, Kirby and his clones find Meta Knight's sword plunged into the ground nearby. Touching it grants Kirby the Master ability, the Last Battle Ability of this game. After Dark Mind is defeated, Meta Knight is seen flying back home with the other Kirbys. On his way, he drops his sword down into the Mirror World so that its inhabitants can use it in times of need.

Meta Knight also appears when Kirby gets the Magic ability. There is a slight chance that Kirby will land on Galaxia, which summons Meta Knight to destroy all the enemies in the room. However, because he is trapped in the Dimension Mirror throughout the entire game, it is unclear how Meta Knight can be summoned in that manner.

Kirby: Canvas Curse

Artwork of Ball Meta Knight from Kirby: Canvas Curse

While not formally appearing during Kirby: Canvas Curse, Meta Knight is an unlockable playable character, appearing in ball form. He is the fastest and bounciest character, but also with the lowest health, only having three "bars". He, like Waddle Dee and King Dedede, can use only the dash attack, instead of Copy Abilities, in a similar way to how he was playable in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. When he collides with a stunned enemy or while dashing, a sword sound effect is heard.

Kirby: Squeak Squad

Meta Knight stealing the chest containing Dark Nebula from Kirby and Daroach.

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Meta Knight makes a surprise appearance. After Kirby defeats Daroach in Ice Island and retrieves the chest Kirby believes to contain his Strawberry Shortcake, Meta Knight suddenly swoops in and steals the chest. He takes the chest to Secret Sea, an area blocked by the star door, which can only be opened by finding the five Star Seals.

Upon unlocking the star door, it is revealed that Meta Knight's warship the Halberd is hidden at the bottom of the Secret Sea. Meta Knight serves as the boss of Secret Sea in a battle that takes place aboard the Halberd. In this fight, Meta Knight has many moves from previous games along with new elemental attacks in his arsenal, such as a fire Crescent Shot and a plasma imbued Down Thrust. Throughout the fight, the Halberd is seen ascending from the sea before eventually halting in space. When defeated, his mask once again splits open, revealing his face underneath and causing him to flee. It is later revealed that the chest was the prison of Dark Nebula, the lord of the underworld and final boss of the game, and that Meta Knight took the treasure chest and fought Kirby to prevent him from being released.

This appearance marks the only time when Meta Knight (while not possessed) does not offer Kirby a sword before battle.

Kirby's Epic Yarn / Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

Main article: Meta Knight (boss stage)
Artwork of Yarn Meta Knight
This space guardian fell under Yin-Yarn's spell! Luckily, it all worked out!
— Patch Plaza description

Meta Knight once again appears in Kirby's Epic Yarn and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn. He is not seen until late in the game, where he is found on the battleship Halberd, confused as to why Dream Land is covered in patches and stitching. Yin-Yarn then suddenly appears and sucks up Meta Knight with his sock. Meta Knight is not seen after that until he is revealed to be the boss of Space Land, under Yin-Yarn's control. His fighting style is similar to how it was in previous appearances; he attacks with various sword techniques and uses tornadoes. None of the four swords he wields are Galaxia, but the final red sword he uses seems to be an equivalent. After he is defeated, Yin-Yarn's spell is broken and Meta Knight returns home to Dream Land via Prince Fluff's sock, along with Kirby, Prince Fluff, and King Dedede.

Meta Knight also appears during the final boss. After Yin-Yarn is turned into Mega Yin-Yarn, Meta Knight flies in and drops a Metamortex, turning Kirby into the Tankbot to fight Mega Yin-Yarn.

Exclusively in Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, Meta Knight is playable in his own Sub-Game called Slash & Bead.

Kirby Mass Attack

While not appearing anywhere in the main story mode, Meta Knight has some high-profile appearances in Kirby Mass Attack's Sub-Games. He appears as a boss in Strato Patrol EOS, with Sailor Waddle Dee and Bandana Waddle Dee cheering him on, and Kirby Quest. In the former, he acts as the boss of Stage 5, and attacks using sword swipes and Mach Tornado blasts. In Kirby Quest, he is faced in Chapters 30 and 39, with the latter having him appear alongside Sword Knight and Blade Knight, referencing his apprentices from the anime series. Here, he has 2600 HP.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Artwork of Meta Knight from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Meta Knight appears as a playable character in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, along with Kirby, King Dedede, and Bandana Waddle Dee. He is seen in the introductory cutscene reading a book in the grass on a knoll, while King Dedede and Bandana Waddle Dee chase Kirby, who is carrying a piece of cake. A mysterious ship, the Lor Starcutter, then exits a wormhole and crashes, leading to the four of them investigating. Upon entering the ship, they meet an alien, Magolor, who apparently needs help finding its missing ship parts. Kirby volunteers to help, and the rest, including Meta Knight, assist him in finding the ship parts.

After they find the ship parts, Magolor takes the four to his homeworld Halcandra, where he requests that they defeat Landia after the dragon shoots them out of the sky. However, after Landia is defeated, Magolor is revealed to be evil and escapes to the Another Dimension. In a cutscene depicting this event, Meta Knight is shown using his skills with his sword to attempt to fend off Magolor's attacks while pursuing him, but eventually falls to the battlefield to fight him instead.

Gameplay-wise, Meta Knight uses his sword to fight. His fighting style is almost identical to Sword Kirby's abilities, and appears to be similar to his techniques in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Meta Knight also uses his wings to fly in a similar fashion to Wing Kirby.

Meta Knight's moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Overhead Slash
1
Down Thrust
↓ + 1 in midair
Knight Beam
1 with full health
Up Thrust
↑ + 1
Meta Triple Slash
1 twice after Overhead Slash
Meta Spin Slash
Hold 1, release
Meta Multithrust
1 after Meta Triple Slash
Meta Condor Dive
Dash + ↓ + 1 in midair
Piercing Slash
Dash + 1
Shuttle Loop
↓ + ↑ + 1
Knight Spin
Dash + 1 in midair
Underwater Spin
1 underwater
Meta Chop
1 in midair

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Meta Knight's design has been updated to match his appearance from Kirby: Planet Robobot onward. Additionally, Galactic Counter from Kirby Star Allies and Crescent Shot from Kirby Fighters 2 have been added to his moveset, though the former now deals a small amount of chip damage to Meta Knight upon successfully countering a boss attack. He also reprises his role in Kirby on the Draw as a target. Meta Knight also has his own Dress-Up Mask that replaces the wearer's voice with his, unlocked by completing card #14 in the Stamp Rally.

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

Meta Knight appears in the opening scene for Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, first appearing in his 8-bit form from Kirby's Adventure, then in his 3D appearance from Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Barring his appearances in the included games and bonus features, his only other appearance is in the credits roll for New Challenge Stages, where he can be seen flying past Kirby and Magolor in the background of Raisin Ruins and performing a Shuttle Loop. Meta Knight then appears among the crowd of other enemies and characters at the end of the credits.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Meta Knight does not appear in Kirby: Triple Deluxe physically, but his likeness can be found in one of Kirby's Stone transformations, along with King Dedede and Bandana Waddle Dee. He also appears in Kirby's Circus ability as one of several balloon pop arts. Additionally, many varying Keychains of him can be collected. Also, Meta Knight appears in the Kirby Master video. Finally, his dark alternate dimension doppelgänger, Dark Meta Knight, appears as the final boss of Dededetour!, as Dark Meta Knight's Revenge.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

While Meta Knight himself does not appear in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, there is a collectible Figurine depicting him. His absence is explained in the Play Nintendo comic In the Name of Fashion, where he and King Dedede are revealed to have lost their colors at the beginning of the game.[1]

Meta Knight also appears as a drawing in Elline's Secret Diary, though his depiction suggests that Elline has not actually seen him, as there are notable differences in his characterization. The page's writing seems to imply that the drawing of Meta Knight is based on Kirby's description of him.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Meta Knight takes heed of the approaching invasion.

In the opening cutscene of Kirby: Planet Robobot, Meta Knight stands silently wrapped in his cloak when he notices a giant planet-sized spaceship piloted by the Haltmann Works Company approaching Popstar. He promptly sends the Halberd after it to try and deter them, but is shot down before he can begin the attack.

Main article: Mecha Knight
Main article: Mecha Knight+

Later, it is revealed that Meta Knight was captured by the company, and mechanized by them, becoming Mecha Knight. In this form, he is forced to fight Kirby at the end of the Gigabyte Grounds level, and again at the end of Access Ark as the upgraded version Mecha Knight+. After Kirby defeats Mecha Knight+, Meta Knight is freed and returns with the Halberd, inviting Kirby aboard. Kirby instead uses the Robobot Armor to scan the entire battleship, transforming the armor into the ship itself in order to take on the final boss of the game.

This iteration of Meta Knight takes heavy cues from his appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, as his cloak transforms directly into his wings, and he is wearing armored gloves and boots. In addition, his mask is thicker, with the visor protruding a fair distance off his face. As a final touch, when his mask breaks, his eyes are now yellow, as opposed to white as they had been prior; according to Shinya Kumazaki, the designers felt that white eyes didn't look right when creating the 3D model for this game.[2]

Main article: Meta Knightmare Returns

Meta Knight is playable in the Sub-Game Meta Knightmare Returns, where he battles through the story mode stages in a time attack run and fights tougher versions of the bosses therein; in particular, the Mecha Knight fight is replaced with Stock Mecha Knight, a mass-production model based on Mecha Knight. Meta Knight can use Galaxia Darkness (his Final Smash from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and for 3DS / Wii U) and Meta Knightmares as his Meta Point special moves, both of which can damage all enemies on screen. At the end, instead of facing Star Dream directly, it tests Meta Knight by summoning three sword wielding bosses, whom Meta Knight must battle in succession.

Kirby Battle Royale

Meta Knight is a participant in Dedede's Cake Royale in Kirby Battle Royale. He can be seen observing the games at first, but then ends up taking part in the tournament himself, challenging Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee at the end of the Gold League. He is partnered up with Axe Knight.

A save file from the demo version of Kirby Battle Royale can be transferred to the full version of the game if save data of the full version is detected on the 3DS. This makes him playable from the start of the full game. Otherwise, he can be unlocked after beating him in the story mode. He plays similarly to Sword Kirby, though he is capable of winged flight, and has some unique moves, like his dimensional cape.

Meta Knight's moveset in Kirby Battle Royale  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Horizontal Slash
B
Knight Spin
B during jump
Meta Multithrust
BB
Dimensional Strike
Hold/release B
Decisive Slash
BBB
Piercing Slash
Y

Kirby Star Allies

Meta Knight seeing the Dark Hearts fall from the sky.

Meta Knight appears in the intro cutscene for Kirby Star Allies, dusting off his sword before witnessing Jamba Heart shards rain from the sky of Popstar. At some point, he is corrupted by a Jamba Heart shard, and Kirby is forced to fight him as the boss of Sacred Square. Upon his defeat, Meta Knight is freed from the Jamba Heart shard's corruption and becomes a playable Dream Friend.

It is later revealed in Heroes in Another Dimension through Parallel Meta Knight's special page that prior to the events of Story Mode, Meta Knight was at Sacred Square to protect its residents from the raining Jamba Heart pieces before getting corrupted himself. The Japanese, Chinese and Korean versions also state that after Meta Knight was saved by Kirby and friends, his thoughts and the Jamba Heart possessing him went to Another Dimension and created Parallel Meta Knight.

As a boss

Meta Knight duplicates himself into four during his second phase while Artist Kirby and three Vividrias each sketch a Meta Knight from the Painter attack.

Meta Knight is fought at the end of World of Miracles - Planet Popstar, in the Sacred Square stage.

Kirby will be forced to pick up the Sword ability before fighting Meta Knight, like in the older games in the series. In the following two situations, however, Meta Knight will become irritated and kick away the sword, featuring a different splash screen:

  • If Kirby doesn't take the sword and wait for a certain amount of time;
  • If any player steps onto or attacks the platform where Meta Knight stands.

Meta Knight often guards so that he takes no damage at all, often signaled when he takes a defensive stance. His sword-based attacks can be interrupted by the Sword ability (including Friends like Blade Knight), which creates a sword clashing effect and stuns him for a bit.

When his health is below half, Meta Knight surrounds himself with a purple force aura under the influence of the Jamba Heart piece (he takes 0.2× damage during phase transitions). In this phase, he begins with duplicating himself into up to four Meta Knights, depending on how many allies there are. The duplicated Meta Knights can also make boulders rain from the sky using the purple force.

Upon defeat, Kirby can optionally throw a Friend Heart at Meta Knight and make him a friend similar to King Dedede at the end of the Clash at Castle Dedede stage. Otherwise Meta Knight's mask breaks and he flees with his cape. This is the first game to show Meta Knight without cheek blushes when he's unmasked, carrying over from Kirby's corresponding color change in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

The following lists all of Meta Knight's attacks in the boss battle. Attacks in italics are used during the second phase only. Most attack names are from the Kirby Star Allies Perfect Support Guide or from the Kirby Star Allies Official Setting Document Collection, while others are conjectural.

Meta Knight's boss attacks in Kirby Star Allies  
Attack Description
Backhand Slash[conjectural title] Meta Knight performs a backhand slash.
Meta Quadruple Slash[conjectural title] Meta Knight performs a backhand slash followed by Triple Slash.
ハイパーラッシュ~ムーンショット
Hyper Rush - Crescent Shot
Meta Knight performs a multithrust and then fires a crescent-shaped energy wave.
空中ムーンショット
Aerial Crescent Shot
Meta Knight jumps and fires two Crescent Shots at the same time.
Glide Sword[conjectural title] Meta Knight glides while thrusting his sword.
Down Thrust[conjectural title] Meta Knight jumps and thrusts down his sword, leaving two stars on impact.
竜巻
Tornado
After a brief charge, Meta Knight stabs his sword into the ground to summon one or more giant tornadoes that travel across the stage.
  • In the first phase, one tornado is summoned.
  • In the second phase, multiple tornadoes are summoned, the number of which depends on how many allies are in the battle.

If the allies are hit by the tornado, they will be thrown into the air and take damage when crashing onto the ground.

  • The tornadoes cannot be guarded.
  • The tornadoes ignore the allies' invincibility frames (e.g. Stone and attacks like Sword's Drill Stab will fail to dodge the tornadoes). The only exception is when Kirby gains an ability from swallowing something.
  • Meta Knight takes 0.4x damage during the Tornado attack.
アッパーキャリバー
Upper Calibur
After a few seconds of charging, Meta Knight dashes and performs an upper slash. If the upper slash connects to any player(s), he will then perform a multi-slash combo to them in midair. The attack will end early if the allies avoid the upper slash.
  • The upper can only be guarded by special guards. (Prior to Version 4.0.0, it could not be guarded by any means.)
四身
Four Bodies
Meta Knight duplicates himself. The number of Meta Knights in play depends on how many allies there are:
  • Two Meta Knights if there is none or one ally;
  • Three Meta Knights if there are two allies;
  • Four Meta Knights if there are three allies.

Every Meta Knight can take damage and each of them attack independently from the others. Two of them will always stay on the ground, while the other two will stay airborne.

フォースフォース
Force Force
The duplicated Meta Knights fly to the background. Using the purple force, they summon large boulders to hurl at the allies. The boulders stack into pillars, the number of which matches the number of Meta Knights. Then, every Meta Knight cuts down a pillar in a flash, creating smaller rocks which can be inhaled.
  • Each pillar has 100 HP.
  • If any pillar is destroyed beforehand, that Meta Knight will get his sword stuck into the ground and become vulnerable.

After the pillar slashes, the duplicates will merge back into the one true Meta Knight.

  • Each Meta Knight's defense increases during this attack until the rock pillar slashes.
フォースホールディングス
Force Holdings
Meta Knight fires a purple force beam in an attempt to catch the allies, which cannot be guarded.
If successful, he will swing and slam the trapped allies with the purple force. Trapped allies can escape by mashing direction buttons rapidly.
  • Meta Knight takes 1.5× damage during Force Holdings.
Simultaneous Glide Sword[conjectural title] All duplicated Meta Knights Shuttle Loop towards a given character's position three times in a row. The Meta Knights each target one character to Shuttle Loop towards. If fighting him with only one character, both Meta Knights target just that character.

Unlike most other bosses in the game, Meta Knight doesn't attack in a set order every time he's fought. Specific attacks will always be performed at set intervals while all the others are performed randomly.

These attacks are always performed randomly:

  • Backhand Slash
  • Meta Quadruple Slash
  • Hyper Rush
  • Hyper Rush ~ Crescent Shot
  • Aerial Crescent Shot
  • Glide Sword
  • Down Thrust

For phase 1, Meta Knight attacks in a fixed order on loop as follows:

  1. Eight or nine random attacks
  2. Upper Calibur
  3. Ten random attacks
  4. Tornado

Upon entering phase 2, Meta Knight begins the phase as such:

  1. Four Bodies
  2. Aerial Crescent Shot [two Meta Knights] + Glide Sword [two other Meta Knights]
  3. Three random attacks from all Meta Knights each

Then attacks in a fixed order on loop as such:

  1. Force Force
  2. One random attack
  3. Force Holdings
  4. Three random attacks
  5. Upper Calibur
  6. One random attack
  7. Tornado
  8. Four Bodies
  9. Aerial Crescent Shot [two Meta Knights] + Glide Sword [two other Meta Knights]
  10. Three random attacks from all Meta Knights each
  11. Simultaneous Glide Sword
Battle with Meta Knight in Kirby Star Allies (The Ultimate Choice).

As a Dream Friend

After being defeated as a boss in Story Mode, Meta Knight is unlocked as a playable Dream Friend. He is recruitable by the Dream Rod from either the Dream Palace in Story Mode, from certain Big Switches in Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! or right after his defeat as a boss if a Friend Heart is tossed at him before his mask breaks in Story Mode and Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!.

In this form, he can help Kirby and travel with him using a moveset similar to the one he had in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby: Planet Robobot.

According to the Japanese, Chinese and Korean versions, he is still in the service of King Dedede and the phrase "stir things up" originally refers to a "revolution", i.e. the events of Revenge of Meta Knight.

あのナイトが「夢の泉の物語」から 見ざん! 大王の はい下のようで ありながら カービィを助け 時には 巨大戦かんで かくめいも おこす… そんなナゾ多きナイトが、かなたの闇さえ さっし、飛ぶ!
The Knight from "Kirby's Adventure" has arrived! Although he appears to be in service of the King, sometimes he'll help Kirby, and other times, he'll incite a revolution with his giant battleship... Sensing the distant darkness, that mysterious knight flies!

— Guest Star Meta Knight Source of Darkness Pause Screen description in Kirby Star Allies (Japanese)


Meta Knight as the playable Dream Friend can deal more damage than Sword Kirby and Blade Knight when using the same moves,[3] not to mention his access to even more moves. Meta Knight is one of the fastest characters to beat The Ultimate Choice, either solo or with Friends.

Meta Knight's Dream Friend moveset in Kirby Star Allies  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage
Overhead Slash
B
24
Knight Beam
B with full health
21
Meta Triple Slash
B twice after Overhead Slash
24×2
Meta Multithrust
B after Meta Triple Slash
Multithrust: 11+4+2+1
Final slash: 32
Piercing Slash
Dash + B
15+7+4×3
Knight Spin
Dash + B in midair
28+14
Meta Chop
B in midair
Chop: 28
Hold: 21
Down Thrust
↓ + B in midair
Airborne: 11
Thrust: 36
Land: 21
Up Thrust
↑ + B
28
Meta Spin Slash
Press and hold B, and then release
Spin: 18+9×4
Final slash: 36
Total: 90
Mach Tornado
Press and hold B, and then release + ↑
Spin: 15+6×4
Final slash: 25
Total: 64
Meta Condor Dive
Dash and press ↓ + B in midair
Dive: 30
Shockwave: 20
Shuttle Loop
↓↑ + B
24→2 (2nd hit onward)
Hover
A in midair
4
  • Not buffed by elemental power.
Underwater Spin
B underwater
Underwater version of Knight Spin. N/A
Galactic Counter
↓ + B
Added in version 4.0.0. N/A
Reference: A Star Bullet deals 52 damage.

Notably, when Meta Knight is given an elemental power, his Shuttle Loop will have additional effects:

  • Blizzard Sword: Meta Knight fires three-way icicles from his sword while gliding.
  • Bluster Sword: Meta Knight does a long-distance swoop instead of gliding.
  • Sizzle Sword: Meta Knight's gliding speed is greatly increased, and he glides horizontally without falling down. When it ends, he brakes in the air and creates an explosion in a similar fashion to the Searing Burn move of the Fire ability.
  • Splash Sword: Meta Knight fires water balls from his sword in succession while gliding.
  • Zap Sword: Meta Knight drops a lightning bolt on himself to surround himself with electricity before gliding.

With Sizzle Shuttle Loop, Meta Knight has one of the fastest movements among all playable characters, making him a popular choice in a Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! speedrun, either as the main character or while Piggybacked.

Super Kirby Clash

In Super Kirby Clash, Meta Knight appears in the Port Village after Pyribbit is defeated, behind the Quest Board. There are also four stickers featuring him, one costing 30 Gem Apples and three costing 20.

Kirby Fighters 2

Meta Knight features prominently in Kirby Fighters 2, both as a playable character and as a boss, where he is partnered up with King Dedede. He is unlocked as a playable fighter upon completing Chapter 4 of Story Mode: The Destined Rivals. His moveset is largely the same as it was in Kirby Star Allies, though he has a new move: Crescent Shot, which works in a similar manner to Sky Knight Sword from Kirby: Planet Robobot.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on Meta Knight in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

For information about him as a boss, see the King Dedede & Meta Knight page.

Moveset

Meta Knight's moveset in Kirby Fighters 2  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage (unmodified)
Overhead Slash
B
Meta Knight swipes over his head with his sword, striking in front of him. 10
Crescent Shot
Hold ↑, then release + B
Meta Knight raises his sword upward and charges it with energy. He can then release the energy as a projectile using Overhead Slash or Meta Chop, which travels straight forward and passes through foes. 8 (projectile)
Meta Triple Slash
B twice after Overhead Slash
Meta Knight uses his signature three-strike sword combo attack. 16 (if all hits connect)
Meta Multithrust
B after Meta Triple Slash
Meta Knight finishes his combo by rapidly swiping his opponent with his sword then knocking them away. 22 (if all hits connect)
38 (including Meta Triple Slash)
Piercing Slash
Dash + B
Meta Knight lunges forward with his sword out, carrying his foes with him in the motion. 13 (if all hits connect)
Knight Spin
Dash + B in midair
Meta Knight performs a somersault with his sword out, hitting foes all around him. 10
Meta Chop
B in midair
Meta Knight falls with his sword out in front, bouncing off of enemies he hits. 14
Down Thrust
↓ + B in midair
Meta Knight stops in the air and aims his sword straight down, then falls rapidly to the ground, pushing foes out of the way. 22 (if both hits connect)
Up Thrust
↑ + B
Meta Knight thrusts his sword into the air, hitting enemies above him. 20
Galactic Counter
↓ + B
Meta Knight makes a special pose. If a foe hits him while in this pose, Meta Knight will take no damage, and instead counter with a swooping strike. 20
Meta Spin Slash
Press and hold B, then release
Meta Knight charges up, then releases a powerful spin attack that catches foes in its motion before launching them. Meta Knight can move left or right while releasing the attack. 38 (if all hits connect)
Mach Tornado
Press and hold B, then release + ↑
Meta Knight charges up, then releases a powerful spin attack while jumping that catches foes in its motion before launching them. Meta Knight can move left or right while releasing the attack. 35 (if all hits connect)
Meta Condor Dive
Dash and use ↓ + B in midair
Meta Knight flies diagonally downward and crashes into the ground, knocking away foes in his path. 4 (each sword strike)
10 (impact)
Shuttle Loop
↓↑ + B
Meta Knight takes off with a loop and then flies forward, dragging foes along with him in the movement. During the flight, Meta Knight can steer up or down and caught opponents receive continuous damage. 5 (initial hit)
2 (subsequent hits)
Hover
A in midair
Meta Knight uses his wings to fly quickly through the air. N/A

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Sword Kirby battling Meta Knight in the Colosseum in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Meta Knight returns in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, titled The Lone Swordsman. Like many others, Meta Knight was brought to the mysterious world by vortexes that opened in the skies above Dream Land. Once the Colosseum in Waddle Dee Town is built, Meta Knight can be fought as the final fight in The Meta Knight Cup. He appears again in The Ultimate Cup, though not as the final opponent. After beating him the first time, Kirby is awarded the Meta Knight Sword blueprint. After clearing the main story and unlocking The Ultimate Cup, Meta Knight stays perched upon the entrance of the Colosseum. Elfilin explains that Meta Knight stays in Waddle Dee Town to protect the town from the Beast Pack while Kirby is away.

It is revealed through Meta Knight's collectible figure descriptions that Meta Knight arrived in the new world before Kirby. During his early scouting, he ventured as far as Winter Horns searching for a way back to Popstar. However, his exploration was interrupted when the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town, prompting him to commit himself to the town's defense. He is also mentioned as having beaten Gorimondo 30 times in battle.

The original Japanese and localized Chinese and Korean versions instead state that Meta Knight arrived in the new world after Kirby and was said to have ventured through the new world looking for a way back to Planet Popstar before the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town.

カービィたちの 少し後に ナゾのうずに のまれ
この地に来た メタナイト。この世界から だっ出する
すべはないか、ちょうさを進めていた。ちょうさの
間にも 剣のうでを みがきながら、町を おそう
ビースト軍団に、戦いをいどんで いたという。

— The Lone Swordsman Meta Knight figure description
커비 일행보다 조금 뒤에 수수께끼의 소용돌이에 휩쓸려
이 땅에 도착한 메타 나이트. 이 세계에서 탈출할 방법은
없는지 조사를 진행하고 있었다. 조사를 하는 도중에도
검 실력을 갈고닦으며 마을을 공격하는 비스트 군단에게
싸움을 걸었다고 한다.

— The Lone Swordsman Meta Knight figure description


A more challenging doppelgänger of Meta Knight, known as Phantom Meta Knight, is encountered in the Ultimate Cup Z of the Colosseum. Phantom Meta Knight's figure description reveals that Fecto Forgo aimed to control Meta Knight in the same manner as King Dedede. However, due to the knight's unbending will, the attempt failed, leading to the creation of Phantom Meta Knight.

Attacks

The following are all of Meta Knight's attacks in Kirby and the Forgotten Land (attack names are from the Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide). Attacks in italics are used in the second phase only:

Meta Knight's attacks in Kirby and the Forgotten Land  
Attack Description
身かわし
Evasion
Meta Knight quickly moves, attempting to evade attacks.
横ぎり
Slash
Meta Knight slashes his sword towards Kirby once.
3連ぎり
Triple Slash
Meta Knight slashes three times toward Kirby, leaving behind a Dropped Star with each slash.
ムーンショット
Crescent Shot
Meta Knight charges his sword and then releases three crescent shots toward Kirby which leave Dropped Stars upon dissipating.
アッパーキャリバー
Upper Calibur
Meta Knight charges up, and then dashes toward Kirby. If Kirby is caught in the attack, he will be thrown in the air, slashed multiple times, and then tossed to the ground for additional damage.

If Kirby has Sword or one of its variants, he can use it to clash with Meta Knight when he attempts this move. This initiates a pushing contest, where the player needs to mash the attack button to have Kirby push Meta Knight back. Failing this leads into the attack as usual as if Kirby was caught. Succeeding allows Kirby to disarm Meta Knight, forcing him to use his sword from Kirby's Adventure if Kirby grabs the Galaxia afterward, gaining the Meta Knight Sword ability (regardless of whether or not he has it unlocked or otherwise selected).[4]

フォースフォールズ
Force Falls
Meta Knight flies into the distance and conjures a wave of boulders that fly into the air and then fall onto the arena, leaving gaps where Kirby can take cover. When the rocks hit the ground, they leave behind Dropped Stars. Meta Knight always opens the second phase with this attack.
下づき波動ショット
Downward Wave Shot
Meta Knight points his sword down in midair and then slams the ground, creating four blue pillars of energy that seek Kirby for a moment before vanishing and leaving Dropped Stars. These pillars dissipate early if they hit the edge of the arena.
百れつムーンラッシュ
100-Slashes Crescent Rush
Meta Knight charges energy into his sword while flying and then releases a flurry of continuous crescent shots at Kirby, leaving behind Dropped Stars on impact at regular intervals.
ナイトヴァンパイアムーン
Knight Vampire Crescent
Meta Knight charges his sword and then releases two extra large crescent shots toward Kirby which leave lots of Dropped Stars in their wake.
Battle with Meta Knight in the Colosseum in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Kirby's Dream Buffet

Meta Knight himself does not appear in Kirby's Dream Buffet. However, Kirby can take on his likeness using the appropriate costume and color. Additionally, Meta Knight appears on several Character Treats.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Meta Knight appears as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a playable character
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Meta Knight using Shuttle Loop in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Meta Knight is featured for the first time as a fighter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His main attributes are his excellent aerial mobility, with five midair jumps, excellent airspeed, and special moves which can all assist further with recovery (most notoriously his glide following his up-special), as well as his quick and powerful sword swipes, many of which can beat out moves from other characters. All of these attributes put together make for a fearsome fighter when in the right hands, so much so that he is widely considered the best character in the game and is often banned from tournaments.

Unlike Kirby and King Dedede, Meta Knight speaks in full sentences, with lines such as "Know my power!" when using his Final Smash; Galaxia Darkness and "You've much yet to learn." in one of his victory poses. This is in stark contrast to the Kirby series proper, where his only dialogue outside of the occasional grunt is entirely text-based. His association in the Story Mode with Marth and Ike, along with his own unique version of the series victory jingle, help to further separate him from his cuter compatriots.

Role in The Subspace Emissary

Throughout the story of The Subspace Emissary, Meta Knight is chasing down the Subspace Army, as they had seen fit to steal his flagship Halberd and use it to spread shadow bugs across the realm. He attempted to defend his ship, but was preoccupied with an attack from King Dedede. Along the way, he joins up with the two Fire Emblem swordsmen of Marth and Ike in pursuit of the Ancient Minister and his subspace bombs. One of these bombs resides in a giant transformable robot called Galleom which Meta Knight fights. After Galleom transforms following a different battle, he takes Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer as hostages with it, activating a Subspace Bomb within his chest. Lucas breaks them loose, and Meta Knight catches them in midair while they fall.

Later on, Meta Knight catches up to the Halberd as it engages in an aerial battle with the Great Fox by jumping up a mountainside along with the Ice Climbers (who believe it to be a race). At the top, he battles and then allies with Lucario before boarding the ship. From there, he encounters Snake and the two princesses Peach and Zelda as he liberates his ship from Subspace control. He discovers that the ship was being piloted by Mr. Game & Watch and several false counterparts. When kicked out of the pilot's cabin, the 2D collection dissolves into shadow bugs, forming a giant robotic boss named Duon on the Halberd bridge.

Lucario, the princesses, Fox, and Falco take on Duon. Once defeated, they revive Mr. Game and Watch, while Meta Knight regains control of the ship. From there, the Halberd lands alongside the Falcon Flyer on the coast overlooking the destroyed Isle of the Ancients. The Halberd is used as a decoy when approaching the Subspace bubble the island has become, being destroyed by the Subspace Gunship moments after it turns the entire island into Subspace. The destruction of the battleship reveals several vehicles (which contain most of the group) from within, including the Falcon Flyer, Samus's Gunship, Fox and Falco's arwings, and the Hocotate Ship piloted by Olimar. While they dodge the gunfire of the Gunship Kirby uses the Dragoon to destroy the Gunship, allowing access into Subspace.

Meta Knight appears alongside the other fighters when preparing to deep into Subspace, brandishing his sword at the unknown. He is unfortunately, turned into a trophy almost immediately upon encountering Tabuu, along with every other fighter. He is revived by Kirby (having reawakened due to swallowing a timed device made by King Dedede), although in gameplay his revival can be skipped. He accompanies the other revived fighters into the Great Maze and the final confrontation with Tabuu.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

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Meta Knight in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.


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Following his uncontested status as the best fighter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Meta Knight suffered from several serious downgrades to his fighting ability in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, including taking away his ability to glide and giving most of his standard attacks less priority, power and range. Despite this, several of his moves, notably his special abilities, were strengthened to compensate, thus changing the strategies needed to play as him. Despite his reduced dominance, Meta Knight still ranks high compared to the rest of the cast in terms of competitive play, striking fear into his opponents with his dreaded up-air chain to Shuttle Loop finisher.

Unlike Kirby and King Dedede, Meta Knight retained his old voice clips and Final Smash from Super Smash Bros Brawl, but he was given an additional piece of armor in that his gloves are now gauntleted. This makes this incarnation of Meta Knight the most heavily armored to date.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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Meta Knight in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.


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Meta Knight returns along with every other fighter in the series in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Unlike previous appearances, Meta Knight must be unlocked before he can be used. Overall, he has become more polarized in this title when compared to his appearance in the preceding installment, with his mobility, range, and attack power becoming greater, but at the same time becoming more open to counterattacks if he misses his mark or overextends. His most notable changes come to his neutral special 'Mach Tornado' which now only hits once and travels quicker instead of catching opponents and his new Final Smash known as 'Darkness Illusion', which is a trapping flurry attack similar to Ike's 'Great Aether' where Meta Knight sprouts an additional pair of wings and barrages his victim(s) before sending them flying.

Taiko no Tatsujin series

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Meta Knight costume in the Taiko no Tatsujin series

Meta Knight appears as an unlockable costume in two arcade titles of the Taiko no Tatsujin series:

  • Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Ver.
  • Taiko no Tatsujin: Blue Ver.

This costume is unlocked by clearing "Revenge of Meta Knight Medley" in the aforementioned two games.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Main article: Meta Knight (anime character)
Meta Knight in the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! anime series.

Meta Knight appears in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! as a major supporting character with Sword Knight and Blade Knight as his loyal followers. Near the beginning of the series, he acts somewhat mysterious, seemingly serving King Dedede, but also sometimes helping Kirby when he needs it. Later in the series, his role becomes that of a mentor to Kirby. Most of the time, he does not outright help Kirby, but sometimes gives him tips about how to defeat whatever opponent he is facing. In the rare occasions where he does fight Kirby, it is for training purposes. Meta Knight also has a Hispanic accent in the English dub and a direct Spanish accent in the Latin America and Spain dubs, possibly because he slightly resembles Zorro.

In the series, Meta Knight is said to be a Star Warrior, a protector of the galaxy against Night Mare Enterprises. However, most of the Star Warriors ended up being killed, leaving him as a survivor, training Kirby to become one too. Due to this, he displays very skilled swordplay. He is also very stealthy, being able to appear at scenes without being noticed until he speaks up. He wields the same sword from the games, the Galaxia, which is said in the series to be a legendary sword which only can be wielded by those destined to do so. When he first encounters Galaxia, it is being guarded by a fierce monster called Kirisakin. His partner Garlude resorts to sacrificing herself, but manages to get the sword to Meta Knight.

Meta Knight's eyes change color according to his mood. If he is happy or calm, they are blue. If he is thoughtful, they are green. If he is angry, they are red. If he is amused, they are pink.

Meta Knight also appears in the pilot episode, but here, he is portrayed as one of the enemies who Kirby fights. He is defeated when Kirby spits Captain Stitch at him.

In the Kirby novel series

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Meta Knight from the novel series
Main article: Meta Knight (novel character)

Meta Knight is one of the main protagonists of the Kirby novel series, and also has three different novels that focus on him. His appearance is identical to the games, and similarly to the games he is a mysterious, skilled swordsman. He typically does not get involved in other people's problems, although will assist people if he has his own reasons for doing so. He also has a friendship with King Dedede.

Profiles

Flavor text

Image Game Flavor text
Kirby Canvas Curse box art.png Kirby: Canvas Curse Dash for a sword attack!
KSS Ultra box art.png Kirby Super Star Ultra Unlimited power in your blade. Command your called knight. Train and journey the cosmos!
KRtDL Boxart L.jpg Kirby's Return to Dream Land The masked knight cometh! His intense training allows him to soar through the air, swinging his sword with unrivaled speed!
KatRC NA box art.png Kirby and the Rainbow Curse This mysterious masked swordsman helms the battleship Halberd. He hasn't always been the most trustworthy ally, but you can count on him when you really need him. He appears in this game as a figurine.
KPR Box.png Kirby: Planet Robobot The masked knight has returned to fight evil while Kirby takes a much-needed nap. Collect Meta Points, and then touch the lower screen to unleash his special attacks.
KSA Boxart NA.jpg Kirby Star Allies As a boss:

Corrupted by the power of a dark heart, Meta Knight’s dedication to the purity of combat has been eclipsed by a secret wild streak that always lurked within him. This once-hidden fury is now unleashed with every stab and thrust of his sword!

As a Dream Friend:
First introduced way back in Kirby's Adventure, this warrior takes the spirit of chivalry to heart. He has set out on a journey of training, but he would never forget his connection to his friends. May new friend powers awaken and imbue his blade!

Guest Star Meta Knight:
"This darkness must meet my sword!"
The knight that dates back to Kirby's Adventure joins the fray! This mysterious figure occasionally shows up in his massive ship to stir things up. Now, into darkness!

KatFL Boxart NA.jpg Kirby and the Forgotten Land The Lone Swordsman
Meta Knight (figure)

The mysterious vortex brought Meta Knight to the new world too! He quickly tasked himself with finding a way back to Popstar...until the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town. The besieged settlement needed protecting, and a swordsman never ignores a chance to train!

A Duel with Meta Knight (figure)
Meta Knight arrived in the new world shortly before Kirby. He did some early scouting and reached as far as the snowy north before deciding to return and protect the town. Now he keeps watch for beastly invaders from his perch by the Colosseum. He's battled Gorimondo 30 times—and won every bout!

KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe The masked knight enters, soaring through the air and deftly swinging his sword. His unrivaled speed is the result of intense training!

Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy

Meta Knight's trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee  
Name Image Appears In Description
Meta Knight MetaKnightMeleeTrophy.png Kirby Super Star (09/96) The mysterious head of the Meta-Knights, he wields his sword with dignity. He delivered his sword to Kirby and demanded single combat in a show of knightly honor; his strict adherence to his code of ethics makes him a rarity in Dream Land. Sometimes he throws off his cape in battle. It occasionally transforms into wings.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy

Meta Knight's trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl  
Name Image Appears In American English Description British English Description
Meta Knight MetaKnightTrophyBrawl.png NES Kirby's Adventure
SNES Kirby Super Star
The head of the Meta-Knights, and something of a rival to Kirby. He's quite an accomplished swordsman. Following his code of knightly ethics, he once delivered his sword to Kirby and demanded single combat. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He's shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery. The head of the Meta-Knights, and something of a rival to Kirby. He's quite an accomplished swordsman. Following his code of knightly ethics, he once delivered a sword to Kirby and demanded single combat. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He's shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U trophies

Meta Knight's trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U  
Name 3DS Image Wii U Image Appears In American English description British English description
Meta Knight
MetaKnightTrophy3DS.png
MetaKnightTrophyWiiU.png
NES Kirby's Adventure (05/1993)
SNES Kirby Super Star (08/1996)
Kirby's mysterious rival, this masked swordsman appears in several Kirby games. His cape transforms into wings to grant him flight. In Smash Bros., his quick sword skills and aerial agility set him apart. He can jump up to five times in a row, and he has a special move to soar higher. A mysterious masked swordsman from the Kirby series. His cape can turn into wings, which gives him the ability to fly. His swift swordplay and ability to stay in the air give him an edge in this game. He can combine five mid-air jumps with a special move to make recovering a cinch. If you use him, try to keep battle airborne!
Meta Knight (Alt.)
MetaKnightAltTrophy3DS.png
MetaKnightAltTrophyWiiU.png
NES Kirby's Adventure (05/1993)
SNES Kirby Super Star (08/1996)
Meta Knight's Dimensional Cape lets you teleport, changing where you'll reappear with directional inputs and attacking by holding the button! His Mach Tornado special can draw in and attack multiple opponents. Rise by pressing the button repeatedly, and press left or right to move. Meta Knight's Dimensional Cape lets you teleport. After vanishing, you can move to reappear somewhere else. You can also keep holding the button to turn it into an attack! His Mach Tornado special can mix up multiple opponents in the fray. Press the button repeatedly to rise up, and move left and right to create extra havoc.

Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.

Kirby: Planet Robobot British English electronic manual

  • "A masked warrior who tries to take on Haltmann Works Co. by himself. However, he's soon defeated by a mighty enemy..."

amiibo

  • Kirby's mysterious rival, this masked swordsman appears in several Kirby™ games. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He also captains a giant battleship, the Halberd, in order to take control of Dream Land. Meta Knight has shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery.

Play Nintendo

Just who is Meta Knight? We’re not sure, since he usually wears a silver mask.
Sometimes Meta Knight shows up to help Kirby, but he usually prefers to fight. What better way to show off his awesome moves? He’s round, fast, and good with a sword!

Kirby Portal

  • The mysterious swordsman is rarely seen without his iconic mask—and when he does lose it in battle, he runs away! He likes to test his sword techniques out on Kirby, but sometimes serves as an ally.

Music

Meta Knight is often associated with the following musical themes:

Trivia

  • Early games (and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror) have Meta Knight hold his sword in his left hand, while later games have him hold his sword in his right hand. Various Kirby games lead to him being ambidextrous because when he faces left, his sword is in his left hand and vice versa. However, the sprites for Meta Knight are simply flipped, much as how Sword Kirby "switches" hands when he turns around, which is mainly the reason he can hold his sword in both hands.
  • According to Kirby Portal, the official Japanese Kirby website, Meta Knight actually loves sweet food.[5]
    • The Kirby Café frequently features desserts themed after Meta Knight, including a chocolate au lait he drinks after training, a chocolate fondant he keeps secretly in his cape, and a parfait he indulges in every night.
  • Meta Knight became the "Nagoya Station Master", the icon for the Nagoya fair of Japan's Pupupu Train merchandise event during July 24-30, 2018.[6]
  • Meta Knight's appearance in the Colosseum of Kirby and the Forgotten Land marks the first time a boss has been exclusive to a regular Boss Endurance mode, rather than solely its The True Arena equivalent.

Gallery

Main article: Meta Knight/gallery

Quotes

Quotes from Meta Knight in the Kirby series  
  • "None shall pass! En garde, Kirby!"
  • "Oh, you're so right...then Avalanche it is, ha ha ha ha!"
  • "The time has come. The time to show our power!"
  • "Dream Land's lazy lifestyle will end! I will rule!"
  • "Soldiers near the deck, assume combat mode!"
  • "Prepare to take off! Blow Kirby away!"
  • "Our first target... Grape Garden!"
  • "He must be hiding in the clouds..."
  • "Remain calm. Let's come up with a plan."
  • "Kirby! Got ya!"
  • "Lower the sail! Increase right wing power!"
  • "................"
  • "(We've failed... it's over.)"
  • "Attention all crew! Evacuate ship!!"
  • "Now, it's your turn to evacuate."
  • "Hmmm....."
  • "..... It's dangerous, but it's worth a try!"
  • "Thank you, guys."
  • "Kirby, this is it! Prepare to die!"
  • "You'll never escape!"
  • "Hold it right there, Kirby!"
  • "Leave the star pieces to me."
  • "..."

Revenge of Meta Knight

  • "The time has come. The time to show our power!"
  • "Dream Land's lazy lifestyle will end! I will rule!"
  • "All on deck prepare for battle! All others prepare for takeoff!"
  • "Initiate takeoff! We'll blow Kirby away!"
  • "But first a little test. Off to Grape Gardens!"
  • "Relax. We must handle this calmly."
  • "That's far enough, Kirby!"
  • "Retract the sails! Give more lift to the left wing!"
  • "... ... ... ..."
  • "(We've failed...but there's nothing we can do.)"
  • "Attention to all crew! Evacuate ship immediately!"
  • "So... Now it's time for the rest of you to escape as well."
  • "...You are all about to perish. Do as you please."
  • "(...I'm sorry.)"
  • "This is the end! Kirby! Come meet your doom!!"
  • "I won't let you escape!"

Meta Knightmare Ultra

  • "My one wish is to become stronger..."
  • "So I wish to fight..."
  • "the greatest warrior in the galaxy!"
  • "Patches... And stitching everywhere...?!"
  • "What monster would do such a thing?!"
  • "What? Who goes there?!"
  • "Kirby, forgive me! I blame the yarn!"
  • "Be careful, Kirby."
  • "Yin-Yarn is one mean piece of string."
  • "Kirby! You’ve unlocked a new stage in Slash & Bead." (quote exclusive from Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn)
  • "A battle of Kirbys? Heh. Interesting."
  • "Hmph... Congratulations on your success, Kirby."
  • "Aye, I joined this tournament to test my strength. Who knows—with all these foes here, I may even get stronger. But I've had no luck so far. These copies are pathetic. But you, Kirby—YOU will give me a worthy battle! Show me your strength, pink one. Otherwise, this league will belong to me."
  • "You're on a roll, Kirby. Consider me impressed."
  • "I go now to our battle. You had better fight your best, Kirby."
  • "It wasn't a fluke."
  • "You showed me your true strength... and for that I must thank you. I must train harder... I WILL TRAIN HARDER! We will meet in battle again. And next time...I'll be ready."

Names in other languages

Meta Knight

Language Name Meaning
Japanese メタナイト
Meta Naito
Meta Knight
Traditional Chinese 魅塔騎士
mèi tǎ qí shì
Meta Knight
  • 魅塔 and 梅塔 transliterations of Meta.
  • The character 魅 means "a kind of legendary evil spirit" or "charm" in different contexts.[7]
  • Note that the anime name uses 奈特 as a transliteration of knight, and does not actually mean knight itself

Armored warrior (Super Mario Odyssey amiibo function)

Simplified Chinese 魅塔骑士
mèi tǎ qí shì
梅塔奈特[8]
méi tǎ nài tè[8]
盔甲武士[9]
kuī jiǎ wǔ shì[9]
Dutch Meta Knight -
French Meta Knight -
German Meta-Knight -
Italian Meta Knight
Cavaliere Nero (Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land)
-
Black Knight
Korean 메타 나이트
Meta Naiteu
Meta Knight
Polish Meta Knight[10] -
Brazilian Portuguese Meta Knight
Cavaleiro Meta[8]
Meta Knight
Russian Метанайт
Metanayt
Meta Knight
Latin American Spanish Meta Knight
Meta Caballero[8]
Meta Knight
European Spanish Meta Knight -
Thai Meta Knight
-


The Lone Swordsman, Meta Knight

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 孤高ここう騎士きし メタナイト
kokō no kishi meta naito
The Lone Knight, Meta Knight
Traditional Chinese 孤高的騎士 魅塔騎士
gū gāo de qí shì mèi tǎ qí shì
The Arrogant Knight, Meta Knight
Simplified Chinese 孤高的骑士 魅塔骑士
gū gāo de qí shì mèi tǎ qí shì
German Der einsame Kämpfer, Meta-Knight The lone Fighter, Meta-Knight
Italian Spadaccino solitario, Meta Knight Lone Swordsman, Meta Knight
Korean 고고한 기사 메타 나이트
gogohan gisa meta naiteu
The Lone Knight, Meta Knight
Spanish Espadachín solitario, Meta Knight Lone swordsman, Meta Knight


References

  1. In the Name of Fashion comic from Play Nintendo
  2. "In Kirby's Adventure on the Famicom (NES), Meta Knight's eyes are indeed white. At the time, there was a limit to the number of colors you could use, so I think that white was chosen because it stood out more. They were also white in Kirby Super Star (EU: Kirby's Fun Pak), but when we created the 3D model for this game, giving him white eyes somehow didn't feel right. And besides, his eyes have always shone with a yellow glow from behind his mask. We were worried about how old-school fans might react to this, but for the purposes of the design, we settled on yellow eyes." –Shinya Kumazaki (Miiverse)
  3. Kirby Star Allies Copy Ability damage value and Boss HP data from experiments (in Chinese)
  4. Stealing Galaxia and Making Meta Knight use his old sword
  5. Meta Knight's character introduction on Kirby Portal.
  6. Pupupu Train 2018 event information
  7. 魅 on Wiktionary
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
  9. 9.0 9.1 Super Mario Odyssey amiibo function
  10. Nintendo Polska - Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn