Template:Ability Chart

Ability	Appearance	First game	Latest game	Other games	Total appearances	Primary provider(s)	Description	Notes
Animal Animal		[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]		1	Gaw Gaw	Kirby gains the ability to dig through soft ground and attack with sharp claws.
Archer Archer		Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot	4	Spynum	Kirby gains a bow and arrow, and can fire with pinpoint accuracy.
Artist Artist		Kirby Star Allies	Kirby Fighters 2		2	Vividria	Kirby gains a paintbrush and can attack using artistic implements and living paintings. He can also paint food for his friends.	Artist has an attack that, when used, causes Kirby to lose this ability. Not to be confused with Paint.
Backdrop Backdrop		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land		2	Bugzzy	Kirby gains the ability to grab opponents and slam them to the ground in various ways.	This ability is a simpler version of Suplex. In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, it uses the Fighter headband.
Ball Ball		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land		2	Bubbles	Kirby gains the ability to bounce around at high velocity, defeating foes he crashes into.	Does not count Kirby's ball-like appearance in Kirby's Pinball Land, Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Block Ball, or Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Balloon Balloon		Kirby: Canvas Curse	Kirby: Canvas Curse		1	Bloon	Kirby inflates like a balloon, and is able to float gently through the air.
Beam Beam		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies	13	Waddle Doo	Kirby gains the power to shoot energy attacks in a whip or as orbs.	Also appears as Beam Mage in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash. (not counted toward total)
Beetle Beetle		Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies	5	Beetley	Kirby gains a beetle horn and wings, and can fight enemies with powerful horn lunges and swipes.
Bell Bell		Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby Fighters Deluxe	3	Ringle	Kirby gains two bells which he can use to whack enemies and create sound-based attacks.
Bomb Bomb		Kirby Super Star	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2	14	Poppy Bros. Jr.	Kirby gains the ability to toss bombs at his opponents.	The hat for Bomb Kirby changed to its modern incarnation in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Prior to that, the hat was a blue cap similar to the Sword hat.
Bubble Bubble		[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]		1	Bubble Head	Kirby gains a bubble wand which blows a cone of magic bubbles that capture enemies and turn them into usable objects.
Burning Burning		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby: Canvas Curse	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Block Ball, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	9	Flamer	Kirby combusts into a fireball and flies forward for a short period, defeating foes he hits.	Also referred to as Fireball, Flame, and Burn. Not to be confused with Fire.
Circus Circus		Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Kirby: Planet Robobot		2	Clown Acrobot	Kirby gains access to a bunch of moves reminiscent of clowns and circus performances.
Cleaning Cleaning		Kirby's Dream Land 3	Kirby Star Allies		2	Broom Hatter	Kirby uses a broom to sweep enemies and clutter away. He gains a number of other powers when paired with his Animal Friends.	Also referred to as Clean and Broom.
Cook Cook		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Star Allies	Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby Super Star Ultra	4	Chef Kawasaki	Kirby pulls out a large soup pot and cooks his enemies, turning them into food. This is a single-use ability.	Also referred to as Chef. This ability is used as Kirby's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Copy Copy		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Super Star Ultra		2	Tac	Kirby is able to "scan" an enemy and copy its essence to gain a new ability. The ability is replaced by whichever new ability is acquired.
Crash Crash		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies	11	Bomber, Searches	Kirby charges up and releases a massive explosion that defeats all enemies on screen and deals large damage to bosses. This is a single-use ability.
Cupid Cupid		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]		2	Cupie	Kirby hovers around on angelic wings and can fire arrows at short distance.
Cutter Cutter		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2	17	Sir Kibble	Kirby gains the ability to toss razor-sharp boomerangs at his foes.
Doctor Doctor		Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby Battle Royale		2	Chemitory	Kirby can use several attacks based on doctor implements and medicine.	Also appears as Doctor Healmore in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash. (not counted toward total)
Drill Drill		Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby and the Forgotten Land		1	Unnamed mole-like enemy	Kirby gains the ability to tunnel through the ground and attack foes with his drill helmet.
ESP ESP		Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby Star Allies		2	NESP	Kirby can attack his foes using psychokinetic energy and teleport at will.	ESP Kirby's hat is a deliberate reference to Ness from Earthbound.
Festival Festival		Kirby Star Allies	Kirby Star Allies		1	Don Puffle	Kirby initiates a dance which turns all nearby enemies into food and Point Stars. This is a single-use ability.
Fighter Fighter		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies	12	Knuckle Joe	Kirby gains access to a large array of martial arts-based moves.
Fire Fire		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies	12	Hot Head, Burning Leo	Kirby gains the ability to breathe fire and perform other fiery attacks.	Not to be confused with Burning.
Freeze Freeze		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby: Canvas Curse	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride	5	Chilly	Kirby can conjure a frigid aura around himself to freeze enemies solid.	Not to be confused with Ice.
Ghost Ghost		[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]		1	Tedhaun	Kirby can possess common enemies and control them to a degree.	Ghost Kirby has appeared in other games, but not as a copy ability.
Hammer Hammer		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2	14	Bonkers	Kirby can whack his opponents using a powerful wooden mallet.	Also appears as Hammer Lord in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash. (not counted toward total)
Hi-Jump Hi-Jump		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]	5	Starman	Kirby can make huge leaps to soar into the air and defeat enemies.
Ice Ice		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies	15	Chilly, Pengy	Kirby can breathe a cone of ice to freeze his enemies and perform other icy attacks.	Not to be confused with Freeze.
Jet Jet		Kirby Super Star	Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby Super Star Ultra	3	Capsule J series of enemies	Kirby gains the ability to fly and tackle opponents at high speeds using a jet engine.
Laser Laser		Kirby's Adventure	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	4	Laser Ball	Kirby can fire lasers which ricochet off slopes.
Leaf Leaf		Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby: Triple Deluxe	3	Leafan	Kirby can attack using flurries of razor-sharp leaves.
Light Light		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land		2	Cool Spook	Kirby can use this ability to light up dark places. This is a single-use ability and cannot be used to battle enemies.	This is one of the few abilities that never received a hat or other appearance alteration.
Magic Magic		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]		2	Boxy	Kirby can attack using magician's implements. He can also trigger a powerful roulette which uses up the ability when activated.
Metal Metal		[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]		1	Metalun	Kirby transforms into solid metal, becoming almost invincible, but moving much more slowly than usual.
Mike Mike		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby Star Allies	Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot	9	Walky	Kirby can shout into a microphone to defeat enemies. He can use this ability only three times before losing it.
Mini Mini		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Kirby & The Amazing Mirror		1	Minny	Kirby becomes tiny, able to fit through small spaces, but is unable to fight.
Mirror Mirror		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Battle Royale (DLC)	Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby: Planet Robobot	4	Simirror	Kirby can attack using mirror images of himself and can reflect projectiles.	Mirror gained a new look in Kirby: Planet Robobot, with the older hat resembling the Beam hat.
Missile Missile		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Kirby: Canvas Curse		2	Bang-Bang	Kirby can transform into a fast-flying missile which can travel in any direction and explode when hitting an object.
Needle Needle		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Block Ball, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe	12	Tick	Kirby can shoot out spikes from his body which defeat enemies that get too close.
Ninja Ninja		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Fighters 2	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies	10	Bio Spark, Moonja	Kirby gains access to a large number of ninja skills and weapons.	The hat for this ability changed to its modern look in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Previously, it was a red cap with a blue ponytail attached.
Paint Paint		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Super Star Ultra		2	Chameleo Arm	Kirby can splatter paint during some boss fights to deal small damage and cause an additional effect based on the boss. This is a single-use ability.	This ability can be seen as a primitive version of Artist.
Parasol Parasol		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies	17	Parasol Waddle Dee	Kirby can attack his enemies with a parasol and float gently downward in the air.	This is the most prevalent Copy Ability in the series as of Kirby Fighters 2.
Plasma Plasma		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Star Allies	Kirby Air Ride, Kirby Super Star Ultra	4	Plasma Wisp, Plugg	Kirby can charge up waves of static electricity and fire them at opponents.	Not to be confused with Spark.
Poison Poison		Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby: Planet Robobot		1	Venog	Kirby attacks his foes with deadly toxins.
Ranger Ranger		Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby and the Forgotten Land		1	Unnamed sheepdog-like enemy	Kirby gains a small blunderbuss which he can use to fire stars at his foes.
Sleep Sleep		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale (DLC), Kirby Star Allies	13	Noddy	Kirby falls asleep, causing the player to lose control of him for a moment.	Sleep gains a proper fighting move-set in Kirby Battle Royale. In earlier games, Kirby's sleep cap was green.
Smash Smash Bros.		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages)	3	Master Hand	Kirby gains access to several of his moves from the Super Smash Bros. series.	Also referred to as Smash.
Spark Spark		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Block Ball, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe	14	Sparky	Kirby can create an electric field around himself, defeating enemies who get too close.	Not to be confused with Plasma.
Spear Spear		Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Kirby Battle Royale	Kirby: Triple Deluxe	3	Lanzer	Kirby gains a spear which he can use to battle enemies at range with.	Spear appears with Bandana Waddle Dee in Kirby Star Allies and Kirby Fighters 2, but not as a copy ability.
Spider Spider		Kirby Star Allies	Kirby Star Allies		1	Como	Kirby can throw webs to trap his opponents.
Staff Staff		Kirby Star Allies	Kirby Fighters 2		2	Jammerjab	Kirby gains an extendable red quarterstaff which he can use to battle enemies at a distance.
Stone Stone		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby Star Allies	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Block Ball, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot	15	Rocky	Kirby transforms into a stone and falls to the ground, becoming impervious to most forms of damage. He cannot move on his own while in stone form, but can slide down slopes.	The modern hat first appeared in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. In older titles, the Stone hat resembles the classic Ninja hat somewhat.
Suplex Suplex		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Star Allies	Kirby Super Star Ultra	3	Bugzzy	Kirby attacks his opponents with various wrestling moves.	This ability is an upgraded version of Backdrop. Older hats share the same blue headband with Throw.
Sword Sword		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2	16	Blade Knight	Kirby gains a sword to battle his opponents with.	Also appears as Sword Hero in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash (not counted toward total). Sword Kirby's hat is a deliberate reference to Link from The Legend of Zelda.
Throw Throw		Kirby's Adventure	[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	4	Phan Phan	Kirby can grab opponents at a distance with his inhale, then toss them hard in a straight line.	Throw Kirby's blue headband is identical to the early Suplex headband.
Tornado Tornado		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRtDL KAW]], Kirby Battle Royale	10	Twister	Kirby can spin rapidly through the air in a small tornado and defeat enemies he hits.
U.F.O. UFO		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]]	6	UFO	Kirby transforms into a flying saucer and can attack using various beam-like weapons.	In earlier titles, Kirby would lose this ability after leaving the stage he is in.
Water Water		Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby Star Allies	3	Driblee, Water Galbo	Kirby can attack his opponents using water globs, waves, and sprays.
Wheel Wheel		Kirby's Adventure	Kirby: Planet Robobot	Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby: Triple Deluxe	11	Wheelie	Kirby transforms into a wheel and can roll very quickly along the ground, defeating enemies he runs over.
Whip Whip		Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies	8	Wester, Whippy	Kirby gains a whip which he can use to attack enemies and grab items at a distance.
Wing Wing		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Star Allies	Kirby Air Ride, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe	7	Birdon	Kirby gains a set of wings which he can use to fly quickly, attack with feathers, and divebomb opponents.
Wrestler Wrestler		Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby Fighters 2		1	N/A	Kirby gains access to several powerful grappling and fighting techniques.
Yo-Yo Yo-Yo		Kirby Super Star	Kirby Fighters 2	Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby Star Allies	4	Gim	Kirby gains a yo-yo which he can attack enemies with using stylish moves.