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!class=sortable|Ability
! class=sortable | Ability
!class=unsortable|Appearance
! class=unsortable | Appearance
!class=sortable|First game
! class=sortable | First game
!class=sortable|Latest game
! class=sortable | Latest game
!class=unsortable|Other games
! class="unsortable" | Other games
!class=sortable|Total appearances
! class=sortable | Total appearances
!class=sortable|Primary provider(s)
! class=sortable | Primary provider(s)
!class=unsortable|Description
! class=unsortable | Description
!class=unsortable|Notes
! class=unsortable | Notes
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|{{Key|Animal}}{{center|[[File:KSqS Animal Icon Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Animal]]'''}}
| {{Key|Animal}}{{center|[[File:KSqS Animal Icon Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Animal]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:AnimalKirby.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:AnimalKirby.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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|1
| 1
|[[Gaw Gaw]]
| [[Gaw Gaw]]
|Kirby gains the ability to dig through soft ground and attack with sharp claws.
| Kirby gains the ability to dig through soft ground and attack with sharp claws.
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|{{Key|Archer}}{{center|[[File:KTD Archer Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Archer]]'''}}
| {{Key|Archer}}{{center|[[File:KTD Archer Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Archer]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Archer artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KTD Archer artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
| data-sort-value="24" | ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="34" | ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
|4
| 4
|[[Spynum]]
| [[Spynum]]
|Kirby gains a bow and arrow, and can fire with pinpoint accuracy.
| Kirby gains a bow and arrow, and can fire with pinpoint accuracy.
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|{{Key|Artist}}{{center|[[File:KSA Artist Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Artist]]'''}}
| {{Key|Artist}}{{center|[[File:KSA Artist Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Artist]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSA Artist Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSA Artist Artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="34" | ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
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|2
| 2
|[[Vividria]]
| [[Vividria]]
|Kirby gains a paintbrush and can attack using artistic implements and living paintings. He can also paint food for his friends.
| 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.
| Artist has an attack that, when used, causes Kirby to lose this ability. Not to be confused with Paint.
 
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|{{Key|Backdrop}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Backdrop icon.png]]<br>'''[[Backdrop]]'''}}
| {{Key|Backdrop}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Backdrop icon.png]]<br>'''[[Backdrop]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Backdrop artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KNiDL Backdrop artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
| data-sort-value="14" | ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
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|2
| 2
|[[Bugzzy]]
| [[Bugzzy]]
|Kirby gains the ability to grab opponents and slam them to the ground in various ways.
| 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.
| This ability functions very similarly to [[Suplex]]. In ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', it uses a headband identical to [[Fighter]]'s original headband.
 
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|{{Key|Ball}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Ball icon.png]]<br>'''[[Ball]]'''}}
| {{Key|Ball}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Ball icon.png]]<br>'''[[Ball]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Ball Kirby artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KNiDL Ball Kirby artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
| data-sort-value="14" | ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
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|2
| 2
|[[Bubbles]]
| [[Bubbles]]
|Kirby gains the ability to bounce around at high velocity, defeating foes he crashes into.
| 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]]''.
| This list does not count Kirby's [[Kirby Ball|ball-like appearance]] which appears in certain spin-off titles.
 
|-
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|{{Key|Balloon}}{{center|[[File:KirbyCC balloon icons.png]]<br>'''[[Balloon]]'''}}
| {{Key|Balloon}}{{center|[[File:KirbyCC balloon icons.png]]<br>'''[[Balloon]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:Balloon Kirby.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:Balloon Kirby.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
| data-sort-value="17" | ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
| data-sort-value="17" | ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
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|1
| 1
|[[Bloon]]
| [[Bloon]]
|Kirby inflates like a balloon, and is able to float gently through the air.
| Kirby inflates like a balloon, and is able to float gently through the air.
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|{{Key|Beam}}{{center|[[File:KSA Beam Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Beam]]'''}}
| {{Key|Beam}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Beam Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Beam]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KF2 Beam.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Beam.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''</small>
|13
| 14
|[[Waddle Doo]]
| [[Waddle Doo]]
|Kirby gains the power to shoot energy attacks in a whip or as orbs.
| 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)
| Also appears as [[Beam Mage]] in ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''. (not counted toward total)
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Beetle}}{{center|[[File:KSA Beetle Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Beetle]]'''}}
| {{Key|Beetle}}{{center|[[File:KSA Beetle Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Beetle]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Beetle.png|75px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KTD Beetle.png|75px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
| data-sort-value="24" | ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="34" | ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|5
| 5
|[[Beetley]]
| [[Beetley]]
|Kirby gains a beetle horn and wings, and can fight enemies with powerful horn lunges and swipes.
| Kirby gains a beetle horn and wings, and can fight enemies with powerful horn lunges and swipes.
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|-
|-
|{{Key|Bell}}{{center|[[File:KTD Bell Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Bell]]'''}}
| {{Key|Bell}}{{center|[[File:KTD Bell Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Bell]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Bell.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KTD Bell.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
| data-sort-value="24" | ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="34" | ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''</small>
|3
| 3
|[[Ringle]]
| [[Ringle]]
|Kirby gains two bells which he can use to whack enemies and create sound-based attacks.
| Kirby gains two bells which he can use to whack enemies and create sound-based attacks.
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|{{Key|Bomb}}{{center|[[File:KSA Bomb Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Bomb]]'''}}
| {{Key|Bomb}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Bomb Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Bomb]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatFL Bomb Kirby artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Bomb.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|14
| 15
|[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]
| [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]
|Kirby gains the ability to toss bombs at his opponents.
| 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.
| 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.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Bubble}}{{center|[[File:KSqS Bubble Icon Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bubble]]'''}}
| {{Key|Bubble}}{{center|[[File:KSqS Bubble Icon Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bubble]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:Kirby Bubble Art SS.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:Kirby Bubble Art SS.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|
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|1
| 1
|[[Bubble Head]]
| [[Bubble Head]]
|Kirby gains a bubble wand which blows a cone of magic bubbles that capture enemies and turn them into [[Bubble (container)|usable objects]].
| Kirby gains a bubble wand which blows a cone of magic bubbles that capture enemies and turn them into [[Bubble (container)|usable objects]].
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|{{Key|Burning}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Burning icon.png]]<br>'''[[Burning]]'''}}
| {{Key|Burning}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Burning icon.png]]<br>'''[[Burning]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Burning artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KNiDL Burning artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
| data-sort-value="36" | ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|<small>''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]''</small>
|9
| 10
|[[Flamer]]
| [[Flamer]]
|Kirby combusts into a fireball and flies forward for a short period, defeating foes he hits.
| Kirby combusts into a fireball and flies forward for a short period, defeating foes he hits.
|Also referred to as '''Fireball''', '''Flame''', and '''Burn'''.<br>Not to be confused with Fire.
| Also referred to as '''Fireball''', '''Flame''', and '''Burn'''.<br>Not to be confused with Fire.
 
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|{{Key|Circus}}{{center|[[File:KTD Circus Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Circus]]'''}}
| {{Key|Circus}}{{center|[[File:KTD Circus Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Circus]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Circus artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KTD Circus artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
| data-sort-value="24" | ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="27" | ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
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|2
| 2
|[[Clown Acrobot]]
| [[Clown Acrobot]]
|Kirby gains access to a bunch of moves reminiscent of clowns and circus performances.
| Kirby gains access to a bunch of moves reminiscent of clowns and circus performances.
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|
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|{{Key|Cleaning}}{{center|[[File:KSA Cleaning Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Cleaning]]'''}}
| {{Key|Cleaning}}{{center|[[File:KSA Cleaning Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Cleaning]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSA Cleaning Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSA Cleaning Artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
| data-sort-value="10" | ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
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|2
| 2
|[[Broom Hatter]]
| [[Broom Hatter]], [[Keke]]
|Kirby uses a broom to sweep enemies and clutter away. He gains a number of other powers when paired with his [[Animal Friend]]s.
| Kirby uses a broom to sweep enemies and clutter away. He gains a number of other powers when paired with his [[Animal Friend]]s.
|Also referred to as '''Clean''' and '''Broom'''.
| Also referred to as '''Clean''' and '''Broom'''.
 
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|{{Key|Cook}}{{center|[[File:KSA Cook Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Cook]]'''}}
| {{Key|Cook}}{{center|[[File:KSA Cook Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Cook]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSA Cook Artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSA Cook Artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''</small>
|4
| 4
|[[Chef Kawasaki]]
| [[Chef Kawasaki]]
|Kirby pulls out a large soup pot and cooks his enemies, turning them into [[food]]. This is a single-use ability.
| 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]]''.
| Also referred to as '''Chef'''. This ability is used as Kirby's [[Final Smash]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
 
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|{{Key|Copy}}{{center|[[File:Copy KSSU Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Copy]]'''}}
| {{Key|Copy}}{{center|[[File:Copy KSSU Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Copy]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Copy artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSSU Copy artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
| data-sort-value="19" | ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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|2
| 2
|[[Tac]]
| [[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.
| 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.
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|{{Key|Crash}}{{center|[[File:KSA Crash Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Crash]]'''}}
| {{Key|Crash}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Crash Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Crash]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:CrashKTDX.png|75px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Crash.png|75px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|11
| 12
|[[Bomber]], [[Searches]]
| [[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.
| 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.
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|{{Key|Cupid}}{{center|[[File:KSqS Cupid Icon Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Cupid]]'''}}
| {{Key|Cupid}}{{center|[[File:KSqS Cupid Icon Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Cupid]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Cupid Kirby Artwork.png|150px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSqS Cupid Kirby Artwork.png|150px]]}}
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| data-sort-value="16" | ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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|2
| 2
|[[Cupie]]
| [[Cupie]]
|Kirby hovers around on angelic wings and can fire arrows at short distance.
| Kirby hovers around on angelic wings and can fire arrows at short distance.
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|{{Key|Cutter}}{{center|[[File:KSA Cutter Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Cutter]]'''}}
| {{Key|Cutter}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Cutter Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Cutter]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:CutterKTDX.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Cutter.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[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]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|17
| 18
|[[Sir Kibble]]
| [[Sir Kibble]]
|Kirby gains the ability to toss razor-sharp boomerangs at his foes.
| Kirby gains the ability to toss razor-sharp boomerangs at his foes.
|
| This and Parasol are the most prevalent Copy Abilities in the series as of ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''.
 
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|{{Key|Doctor}}{{center|[[File:KPR Doctor icon.png]]<br>'''[[Doctor]]'''}}
| {{Key|Doctor}}{{center|[[File:KPR Doctor icon.png]]<br>'''[[Doctor]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Doctor artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KPR Doctor artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="27" | ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
| data-sort-value="30" | ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
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|2
| 2
|[[Chemitory]]
| [[Chemitory]]
|Kirby can use several attacks based on doctor implements and medicine.
| 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)
| Also appears as [[Doctor Healmore]] in ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''. (not counted toward total)
 
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|{{Key|Drill}}{{center|'''[[Drill]]'''}}
| {{Key|Drill}}{{center|'''[[Drill]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatFL Drill Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KatFL Drill Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="35" | ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="36" | ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|
|
|1
| 2
|Unnamed mole-like enemy
| [[Digguh]]
|Kirby gains the ability to tunnel through the ground and attack foes with his drill helmet.
| Kirby gains the ability to tunnel through the ground and attack foes with his drill helmet.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|ESP}}{{center|[[File:KSA ESP Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[ESP]]'''}}
| {{Key|ESP}}{{center|[[File:KSA ESP Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[ESP]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR ESP artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KPR ESP artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="27" | ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|
|
|2
| 2
|[[NESP]]
| [[NESP]]
|Kirby can attack his foes using psychokinetic energy and teleport at will.
| Kirby can attack his foes using psychokinetic energy and teleport at will.
|ESP Kirby's hat is a deliberate reference to [[wikibound:Ness|Ness]] from ''Earthbound''.  
| ESP Kirby's hat is a deliberate reference to [[wikibound:Ness|Ness]] from ''Earthbound''.  
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Festival}}{{center|[[File:KSA Festival Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Festival]]'''}}
| {{Key|Festival}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Festival Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Festival]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSA Festival Artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Festival.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|
|
|1
| 2
|[[Don Puffle]]
| [[Don Puffle]]
|Kirby initiates a [[Kirby Dance|dance]] which turns all nearby enemies into food and [[Point Star]]s. This is a single-use ability.
| Kirby initiates a [[Kirby Dance|dance]] which turns all nearby enemies into food and [[Point Star]]s. This is a single-use ability.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Fighter}}{{center|[[File:KSA Fighter Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Fighter]]'''}}
| {{Key|Fighter}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Fighter Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Fighter]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:FighterKTDX.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Fighter.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
|12
| 13
|[[Knuckle Joe]]
| [[Knuckle Joe]]
|Kirby gains access to a large array of martial arts-based moves.
| Kirby gains access to a large array of martial arts-based moves.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Fire}}{{center|[[File:KSA Fire Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Fire]]'''}}
| {{Key|Fire}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Fire Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Fire]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatFL Fire Kirby artwork.png|75px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Fire.png|75px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|12
| 13
|[[Hot Head]], [[Burning Leo]]
| [[Hot Head]], [[Burning Leo]]
|Kirby gains the ability to breathe fire and perform other fiery attacks.
| Kirby gains the ability to breathe fire and perform other fiery attacks.
|Not to be confused with Burning.
| Not to be confused with Burning.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Freeze}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Freeze icon.png]]<br>'''[[Freeze]]'''}}
| {{Key|Freeze}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Freeze icon.png]]<br>'''[[Freeze]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:Freeze KAR.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:Freeze KAR.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
| data-sort-value="17" | ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''</small>
|5
| 5
|[[Chilly]]
| [[Chilly]]
|Kirby can conjure a frigid aura around himself to freeze enemies solid.
| Kirby can conjure a frigid aura around himself to freeze enemies solid.
|Not to be confused with Ice.
| Not to be confused with Ice.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Ghost}}{{center|[[File:Ghost KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Ghost]]'''}}
| {{Key|Ghost}}{{center|[[File:Ghost KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Ghost]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Ghost Kirby Artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSqS Ghost Kirby Artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|
|
|1
| 1
|[[Tedhaun]]
| [[Tedhaun]]
|Kirby can possess common enemies and control them to a degree.
| Kirby can possess common enemies and control them to a degree.
|Ghost Kirby has appeared in other games, but not as a copy ability.
| Ghost Kirby has appeared in other games, but not as a copy ability.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Hammer}}{{center|[[File:KSA Hammer Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Hammer]]'''}}
| {{Key|Hammer}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Hammer Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Hammer]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KF2 Hammer artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Hammer.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|14
| 15
|[[Bonkers]]
| [[Bonkers]]
|Kirby can whack his opponents using a powerful wooden mallet.
| 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)
| Also appears as [[Hammer Lord]] in ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''. (not counted toward total)
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Hi-Jump}}{{center|[[File:KRtDL Hi-Jump Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Hi-Jump]]'''}}
| {{Key|Hi-Jump}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Hi-Jump Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Hi-Jump]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Hi-Jump Kirby Artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Hi-Jump.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small>
|5
| 7
|[[Starman]]
| [[Starman]]
|Kirby can make huge leaps to soar into the air and defeat enemies.
| Kirby can make huge leaps to soar into the air and defeat enemies.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Ice}}{{center|[[File:KSA Ice Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Ice]]'''}}
| {{Key|Ice}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Ice Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Ice]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:IceKTDX.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Ice.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|15
| 16
|[[Chilly]], [[Pengy]]
| [[Chilly]], [[Pengy]]
|Kirby can breathe a cone of ice to freeze his enemies and perform other icy attacks.
| Kirby can breathe a cone of ice to freeze his enemies and perform other icy attacks.
|Not to be confused with Freeze.
| Not to be confused with Freeze.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Jet}}{{center|[[File:KPR Jet icon.png]]<br>'''[[Jet]]'''}}
| {{Key|Jet}}{{center|'''[[Jelly]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Jet Artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KDB Jelly Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="36" | ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="36" | ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''</small>
|3
|[[Capsule J]] series of enemies
|Kirby gains the ability to fly and tackle opponents at high speeds using a jet engine.
|
|
| 1
| Jiggly Jelly [[Copy Food]]
| Kirby turns into amorphous gelatin and can phase through breakable objects as well as many enemy attacks.
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Laser}}{{center|[[File:Laser KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Laser]]'''}}
| {{Key|Jet}}{{center|[[File:KPR Jet icon.png]]<br>'''[[Jet]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:Laser Squeak.png|150px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSSU Jet Artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="27" | ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''</small>
|4
| 3
|[[Laser Ball]]
| [[Capsule J]] series of enemies
|Kirby can fire lasers which ricochet off slopes.
| Kirby gains the ability to fly and tackle opponents at high speeds using a jet engine.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Leaf}}{{center|[[File:KTD Leaf Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Leaf]]'''}}
| {{Key|Laser}}{{center|[[File:Laser KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Laser]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:LeafKTDX.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:Laser Squeak.png|150px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''</small>
|3
| 4
|[[Leafan]]
| [[Laser Ball]]
|Kirby can attack using flurries of razor-sharp leaves.
| Kirby can fire lasers which ricochet off slopes.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Light}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Light icon.png]]<br>'''[[Light]]'''}}
| {{Key|Leaf}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Leaf Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Leaf]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Light artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Leaf.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="22" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
| <small>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
| 4
| [[Leafan]]
| Kirby can attack using flurries of razor-sharp leaves.
|
|
|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.
|-
|-
|{{Key|Magic}}{{center|[[File:Magic KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Magic]]'''}}
| {{Key|Light}}{{center|[[File:KNiDL Light icon.png]]<br>'''[[Light]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqSArtMagic.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KNiDL Light artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="14" | ''[[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.
 
|-
| {{Key|Magic}}{{center|[[File:Magic KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Magic]]'''}}
| {{center|[[File:KSqSArtMagic.png|125px]]}}
| data-sort-value="16" | ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|
| 2
| [[Boxy]]
| Kirby can attack using magician's implements. He can also trigger a powerful roulette which uses up the ability when activated.
|
|
|2
 
|[[Boxy]]
|-
|Kirby can attack using magician's implements. He can also trigger a powerful roulette which uses up the ability when activated.
| {{Key|Mecha}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Mecha Ability Star artwork.png|60px]]<br>'''[[Mecha]]'''}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Mecha.png|100px]]}}
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|
|
| 1
| [[Armoroid]]
| Kirby gains a pair of robotic jet boosters, gloves, and a visor, and can attack his foes using powerful electric and explosive attacks.
| This and [[Sand]] are the first abilities to be introduced in a remake of a previous game.
|-
|-
|{{Key|Metal}}{{center|[[File:Metal KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Metal]]'''}}
| {{Key|Metal}}{{center|[[File:Metal KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Metal]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:Metal Kirby.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:Metal Kirby.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|
|
|1
| 1
|[[Metalun]]
| [[Metalun]]
|Kirby transforms into solid metal, becoming almost invincible, but moving much more slowly than usual.
| Kirby transforms into solid metal, becoming almost invincible, but moving much more slowly than usual.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Mike}}{{center|[[File:KSA Mike Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Mike]]'''}}
| {{Key|Mike}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Mike Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Mike]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Mike Kirby Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Mike.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|9
| 10
|[[Walky]]
| [[Walky]]
|Kirby can shout into a microphone to defeat enemies. He can use this ability only three times before losing it.
| Kirby can shout into a microphone to defeat enemies. He can use this ability only three times before losing it.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Mini}}{{center|[[File:KatAMMiniIcon.png]]<br>'''[[Mini]]'''}}
| {{Key|Mini}}{{center|[[File:KatAMMiniIcon.png]]<br>'''[[Mini]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatAMArtMini.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KatAMArtMini.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| data-sort-value="16" | ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| data-sort-value="16" | ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|
|
|1
| 1
|[[Minny]]
| [[Minny]]
|Kirby becomes tiny, able to fit through small spaces, but is unable to fight.
| Kirby becomes tiny, able to fit through small spaces, but is unable to fight.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Mirror}}{{center|[[File:KPR Mirror icon.png]]<br>'''[[Mirror]]'''}}
| {{Key|Mirror}}{{center|[[File:KPR Mirror icon.png]]<br>'''[[Mirror]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Mirror artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KPR Mirror artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' (DLC)
| data-sort-value="30" | ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' (DLC)
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
|4
| 4
|[[Simirror]]
| [[Simirror]]
|Kirby can attack using mirror images of himself and can reflect projectiles.
| 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.
| Mirror gained a new look in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', with the older hat resembling the Beam hat.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Missile}}{{center|[[File:KatAMMissileIcon.png]]<br>'''[[Missile]]'''}}
| {{Key|Missile}}{{center|[[File:KatAMMissileIcon.png]]<br>'''[[Missile]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:MissileAbility.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:MissileAbility.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| data-sort-value="16" | ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
| data-sort-value="17" | ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|
|
|2
| 2
|[[Bang-Bang]]
| [[Bang-Bang]]
|Kirby can transform into a fast-flying missile which can travel in any direction and explode when hitting an object.
| Kirby can transform into a fast-flying missile which can travel in any direction and explode when hitting an object.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Needle}}{{center|[[File:KTD Needle Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Needle]]'''}}
| {{Key|Needle}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Needle Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Needle]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatFL Needle Kirby artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Needle.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small>
|12
| 14
|[[Tick]]
| [[Needlous]]
|Kirby can shoot out spikes from his body which defeat enemies that get too close.
| Kirby can shoot out spikes from his body which defeat enemies that get too close.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Ninja}}{{center|[[File:KSA Ninja Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Ninja]]'''}}
| {{Key|Ninja}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Ninja Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Ninja]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KF2 Ninja.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Ninja.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
|10
| 11
|[[Bio Spark]], [[Moonja]]
| [[Bio Spark]], [[Moonja]]
|Kirby gains access to a large number of ninja skills and weapons.
| 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.
| 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.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Paint}}{{center|[[File:Paint Icon KSSU.png]]<br>'''[[Paint]]'''}}
| {{Key|Paint}}{{center|[[File:Paint Icon KSSU.png]]<br>'''[[Paint]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Paint Kirby Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSSU Paint Kirby Artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
| data-sort-value="19" | ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|
|
|2
| 2
|[[Chameleo Arm]]
| [[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.
| 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.
| Not to be confused with Artist.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Parasol}}{{center|[[File:KSA Parasol Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Parasol]]'''}}
| {{Key|Parasol}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Parasol Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Parasol]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KF2 Parasol.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Parasol.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[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]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
|17
| 18
|[[Parasol Waddle Dee]]
| [[Parasol Waddle Dee]]
|Kirby can attack his enemies with a parasol and float gently downward in the air.
| 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''.
| This and Cutter are the most prevalent Copy Abilities in the series as of ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Plasma}}{{center|[[File:KSA Plasma Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Plasma]]'''}}
| {{Key|Plasma}}{{center|[[File:KSA Plasma Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Plasma]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:PlasmaKSSU.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:PlasmaKSSU.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''</small>
|4
| 4
|[[Plasma Wisp]], [[Plugg]]
| [[Plasma Wisp]], [[Plugg]]
|Kirby can charge up waves of static electricity and fire them at opponents.
| Kirby can charge up waves of static electricity and fire them at opponents.
|Not to be confused with Spark.
| Not to be confused with Spark.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Poison}}{{center|[[File:KPR Poison icon.png]]<br>'''[[Poison]]'''}}
| {{Key|Poison}}{{center|[[File:KPR Poison icon.png]]<br>'''[[Poison]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Poison artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KPR Poison artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="27" | ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="27" | ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|
|
|1
| 1
|[[Venog]]
| [[Venog]]
|Kirby attacks his foes with deadly toxins.
| Kirby attacks his foes with deadly toxins.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Ranger}}{{center|'''[[Ranger]]'''}}
| {{Key|Ranger}}{{center|'''[[Ranger]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatFL Ranger Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KatFL Ranger Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="35" | ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="35" | ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|
|
|1
| 1
|Unnamed sheepdog-like enemy
| [[Bernard]]
|Kirby gains a small blunderbuss which he can use to fire stars at his foes.
| Kirby gains a small blunderbuss which he can use to fire stars at his foes.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Sleep}}{{center|[[File:KSA Sleep Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Sleep]]'''}}
| {{Key|Sand}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Sand Ability Star artwork.png|60px]] <br>'''[[Sand]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatFL Sleep Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Sand.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' (DLC), ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|
|13
| 1
|[[Noddy]]
| [[Sandran]]
|Kirby falls asleep, causing the player to lose control of him for a moment.
| Kirby gains a sandy headdress that allows him to conjure sandstorms, hide in sand piles, and create sandy fists or sandcastles to defeat enemies.
|Sleep gains a proper fighting move-set in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. In earlier games, Kirby's sleep cap was green.
| This and [[Mecha]] are the first abilities to be introduced in a remake of a previous game.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Smash}}{{center|[[File:KPR Smash Bros icon.png]]<br>'''[[Smash Bros.]]'''}}
| {{Key|Sleep}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Sleep Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Sleep]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:Final Cutter.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Sleep.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]])</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' (DLC), ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|3
| 14
|[[Master Hand]]
| [[Noddy]]
|Kirby gains access to several of his moves from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series.
| Kirby falls asleep, causing the player to lose control of him for a moment.
|Also referred to as '''Smash'''.
| Sleep gains a proper fighting moveset in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', exclusive to that game. In earlier games, Kirby's sleep cap was green.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Spark}}{{center|[[File:KTD Spark Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Spark]]'''}}
| {{Key|Smash}}{{center|[[File:KPR Smash Bros icon.png]]<br>'''[[Smash Bros.]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Spark artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:Final Cutter.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="16" | ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="27" | ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|<small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]]), ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]])</small>
|14
| 3
|[[Sparky]]
| [[Master Hand]]
|Kirby can create an electric field around himself, defeating enemies who get too close.
| Kirby gains access to several of his moves from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series.
|Not to be confused with Plasma.
| Also referred to as '''Smash'''.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Spear}}{{center|[[File:KTD Spear Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Spear]]'''}}
| {{Key|Spark}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Spark Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Spark]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Spear Kirby Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Spark.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]]), ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
|3
| 15
|[[Lanzer]]
| [[Sparky]]
|Kirby gains a spear which he can use to battle enemies at range with.
| Kirby can create an electric field around himself, defeating enemies who get too close.
|Spear appears with [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' and ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', but not as a copy ability.
| Not to be confused with Plasma.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Spider}}{{center|[[File:KSA Spider Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Spider]]'''}}
| {{Key|Spear}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Spear Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Spear]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSA Spider Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Spear.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="22" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
| <small>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''</small>
| 4
| [[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]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' and ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', but not as a copy ability.
 
|-
| {{Key|Spider}}{{center|[[File:KSA Spider Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Spider]]'''}}
| {{center|[[File:KSA Spider Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|
|
|1
| 1
|[[Como]]
| [[Como]]
|Kirby can throw webs to trap his opponents.
| Kirby can throw webs to trap his opponents.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Staff}}{{center|[[File:KSA Staff Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Staff]]'''}}
| {{Key|Staff}}{{center|[[File:KSA Staff Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Staff]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSA Staff artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSA Staff artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="34" | ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|
|
|2
| 2
|[[Jammerjab]]
| [[Jammerjab]]
|Kirby gains an extendable red quarterstaff which he can use to battle enemies at a distance.
| Kirby gains an extendable red quarterstaff which he can use to battle enemies at a distance.
|
|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Stone}}{{center|[[File:KSA Stone Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Stone]]'''}}
| {{Key|Stone}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Stone Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Stone]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Stone Kirby Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Stone.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small>
|15
| 17
|[[Rocky]]
| [[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.
| 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.
| The modern hat first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. In older titles, the Stone hat resembles the classic Ninja hat somewhat.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Suplex}}{{center|[[File:KSA Suplex Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Suplex]]'''}}
| {{Key|Suplex}}{{center|[[File:KSA Suplex Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Suplex]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Suplex Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSSU Suplex Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="31" | ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''</small>
|3
| 3
|[[Bugzzy]]
| [[Bugzzy]]
|Kirby attacks his opponents with various wrestling moves.
| 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.
| This ability is an upgraded version of Backdrop. Older hats share the same blue headband with Throw.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Sword}}{{center|[[File:KSA Sword Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Sword]]'''}}
| {{Key|Sword}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Sword Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Sword]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatFL Sword Kirby artwork.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Sword.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|16
| 17
|[[Blade Knight]]
| [[Blade Knight]]
|Kirby gains a sword to battle his opponents with.
| 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 [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda''.  
| 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 [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda''.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Throw}}{{center|[[File:Throw KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Throw]]'''}}
| {{Key|Throw}}{{center|[[File:Throw KSqS icon.png]]<br>'''[[Throw]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Throw Kirby Artwork.png|150px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSqS Throw Kirby Artwork.png|150px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| data-sort-value="18" | ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''</small>
|4
| 4
|[[Phan Phan]]
| [[Phan Phan]]
|Kirby can grab opponents at a distance with his inhale, then toss them hard in a straight line.
| 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.
| Throw Kirby's blue headband is identical to the early Suplex headband.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Tornado}}{{center|[[File:KRtDL Tornado Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Tornado]]'''}}
| {{Key|Tornado}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Tornado Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Tornado]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KatFL Tornado artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Tornado.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small>
|10
| 12
|[[Twister]]
| [[Twister]]
|Kirby can spin rapidly through the air in a small tornado and defeat enemies he hits.
| Kirby can spin rapidly through the air in a small tornado and defeat enemies he hits.
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|-
|-
|{{Key|U.F.O.}}{{center|[[File:KPR UFO icon.png]]<br>'''[[UFO]]'''}}
| {{Key|UFO}}{{center|[[File:KPR UFO icon.png]]<br>'''[[UFO]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:UFO.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:UFO.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="27" | ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''</small>
|6
| 6
|[[UFO (enemy)|UFO]]
| [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]]
|Kirby transforms into a flying saucer and can attack using various beam-like weapons.
| 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.
| In earlier titles, Kirby would lose this ability after leaving the stage he is in.
 
|-
|-
|{{Key|Water}}{{center|[[File:KSA Water Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Water]]'''}}
| {{Key|Water}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Water Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Water]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KRTDL Water.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Water.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
| data-sort-value="22" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''</small>
|3
| 4
|[[Driblee]], [[Water Galbo]]
| [[Driblee]], [[Water Galbo]]
|Kirby can attack his opponents using water globs, waves, and sprays.
| Kirby can attack his opponents using water globs, waves, and sprays.
|
|First anime-exclusive copy ability to cross into the games.
 
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|{{Key|Wheel}}{{center|[[File:KTD Wheel Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Wheel]]'''}}
| {{Key|Wheel}}{{center|[[File:KTD Wheel Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Wheel]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:WheelKTD.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:WheelKTD.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| data-sort-value="2" | ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| data-sort-value="36" | ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|<small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
|11
| 12
|[[Wheelie]]
| [[Wheelie]]
|Kirby transforms into a wheel and can roll very quickly along the ground, defeating enemies he runs over.
| Kirby transforms into a wheel and can roll very quickly along the ground, defeating enemies he runs over.
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|{{Key|Whip}}{{center|[[File:KSA Whip Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Whip]]'''}}
| {{Key|Whip}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Whip Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Whip]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KF2 Whip.png|125px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Whip.png|125px]]}}
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
| data-sort-value="22" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]]), ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]''</small>
|8
| 9
|[[Wester]], [[Whippy]]
| [[Wester]], [[Whippy]]
|Kirby gains a whip which he can use to attack enemies and grab items at a distance.
| Kirby gains a whip which he can use to attack enemies and grab items at a distance.
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|
|-
|-
|{{Key|Wing}}{{center|[[File:KSA Wing Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Wing]]'''}}
| {{Key|Wing}}{{center|[[File:KRtDLD Wing Ability Star artwork.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Wing]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Wing artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KRtDLD Wing.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| data-sort-value="37" | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|<small>''[[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]]''</small>
| <small>''[[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]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|7
| 8
|[[Birdon]]
| [[Birdon]]
|Kirby gains a set of wings which he can use to fly quickly, attack with feathers, and divebomb opponents.
| Kirby gains a set of wings which he can use to fly quickly, attack with feathers, and divebomb opponents.
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|-
|-
|{{Key|Wrestler}}{{center|[[File:Wrestler Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Wrestler]]'''}}
| {{Key|Wrestler}}{{center|[[File:Wrestler Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Wrestler]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KF2 Wrestler artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KF2 Wrestler artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="34" | ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="34" | ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|
|1
|N/A
|Kirby gains access to several powerful grappling and fighting techniques.
|
|
| 1
| N/A
| Kirby gains access to several powerful grappling and fighting techniques.
| This ability functions similarly to Backdrop, Suplex and Fighter. It is also the only ability with no provider, enemy or otherwise.
|-
|-
|{{Key|Yo-Yo}}{{center|[[File:KSA Yo-Yo Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Yo-Yo]]'''}}
| {{Key|Yo-Yo}}{{center|[[File:KSA Yo-Yo Icon.png|64px]]<br>'''[[Yo-Yo]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KSA Yo-Yo Kirby Artwork.png|100px]]}}
| {{center|[[File:KSA Yo-Yo Kirby Artwork.png|100px]]}}
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| data-sort-value="8" | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
| data-sort-value="34" | ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|<small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
| <small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|4
| 4
|[[Gim]]
| [[Gim]]
|Kirby gains a yo-yo which he can attack enemies with using stylish moves.
| Kirby gains a yo-yo which he can attack enemies with using stylish moves.
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|}
|}
<noinclude>[[Category:Tables]]</noinclude>
<noinclude>[[Category:Tables]]</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 03:40, 6 April 2024

Ability Appearance First game Latest game Other games Total appearances Primary provider(s) Description Notes
Animal
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Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Squeak Squad 1 Gaw Gaw Kirby gains the ability to dig through soft ground and attack with sharp claws.
Archer
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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
KSA Artist Artwork.png
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
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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 functions very similarly to Suplex. In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, it uses a headband identical to Fighter's original headband.
Ball
KNiDL Ball Kirby artwork.png
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. This list does not count Kirby's ball-like appearance which appears in certain spin-off titles.
Balloon
Balloon Kirby.png
Kirby: Canvas Curse Kirby: Canvas Curse 1 Bloon Kirby inflates like a balloon, and is able to float gently through the air.
Beam
KRtDLD Beam.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 14 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
KTD Beetle.png
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
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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
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Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, 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, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 15 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
Kirby Bubble Art SS.png
Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Squeak Squad 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
KNiDL Burning artwork.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Dream Buffet 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 10 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
KTD Circus artwork.png
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot 2 Clown Acrobot Kirby gains access to a bunch of moves reminiscent of clowns and circus performances.
Cleaning
KSA Cleaning Artwork.png
Kirby's Dream Land 3 Kirby Star Allies 2 Broom Hatter, Keke 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
KSA Cook Artwork.png
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
KSSU Copy artwork.png
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
KRtDLD Crash.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 12 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
KSqS Cupid Kirby Artwork.png
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Squeak Squad 2 Cupie Kirby hovers around on angelic wings and can fire arrows at short distance.
Cutter
KRtDLD Cutter.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, 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, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 18 Sir Kibble Kirby gains the ability to toss razor-sharp boomerangs at his foes. This and Parasol are the most prevalent Copy Abilities in the series as of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Doctor
KPR Doctor artwork.png
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
KatFL Drill Kirby artwork.png
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby's Dream Buffet 2 Digguh Kirby gains the ability to tunnel through the ground and attack foes with his drill helmet.
ESP
KPR ESP artwork.png
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
KRtDLD Festival.png
Kirby Star Allies Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 2 Don Puffle Kirby initiates a dance which turns all nearby enemies into food and Point Stars. This is a single-use ability.
Fighter
KRtDLD Fighter.png
Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, 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 13 Knuckle Joe Kirby gains access to a large array of martial arts-based moves.
Fire
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 13 Hot Head, Burning Leo Kirby gains the ability to breathe fire and perform other fiery attacks. Not to be confused with Burning.
Freeze
Freeze KAR.png
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
KSqS Ghost Kirby Artwork.png
Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Squeak Squad 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
KRtDLD Hammer.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, 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, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 15 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
KRtDLD Hi-Jump.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Buffet 7 Starman Kirby can make huge leaps to soar into the air and defeat enemies.
Ice
KRtDLD Ice.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 16 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
KDB Jelly Kirby artwork.png
Kirby's Dream Buffet Kirby's Dream Buffet 1 Jiggly Jelly Copy Food Kirby turns into amorphous gelatin and can phase through breakable objects as well as many enemy attacks.
Jet
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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 Squeak.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror 4 Laser Ball Kirby can fire lasers which ricochet off slopes.
Leaf
KRtDLD Leaf.png
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot 4 Leafan Kirby can attack using flurries of razor-sharp leaves.
Light
KNiDL Light artwork.png
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
KSqSArtMagic.png
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Squeak Squad 2 Boxy Kirby can attack using magician's implements. He can also trigger a powerful roulette which uses up the ability when activated.
Mecha
KRtDLD Mecha.png
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 1 Armoroid Kirby gains a pair of robotic jet boosters, gloves, and a visor, and can attack his foes using powerful electric and explosive attacks. This and Sand are the first abilities to be introduced in a remake of a previous game.
Metal
Metal Kirby.png
Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Squeak Squad 1 Metalun Kirby transforms into solid metal, becoming almost invincible, but moving much more slowly than usual.
Mike
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, Kirby Star Allies 10 Walky Kirby can shout into a microphone to defeat enemies. He can use this ability only three times before losing it.
Mini
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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
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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
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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
KRtDLD Needle.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby's Dream Buffet 14 Needlous Kirby can shoot out spikes from his body which defeat enemies that get too close.
Ninja
KRtDLD Ninja.png
Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby: Squeak Squad, 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 11 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
KSSU Paint Kirby Artwork.png
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. Not to be confused with Artist.
Parasol
KRtDLD Parasol.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, 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 18 Parasol Waddle Dee Kirby can attack his enemies with a parasol and float gently downward in the air. This and Cutter are the most prevalent Copy Abilities in the series as of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Plasma
PlasmaKSSU.png
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
KPR Poison artwork.png
Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby: Planet Robobot 1 Venog Kirby attacks his foes with deadly toxins.
Ranger
KatFL Ranger Kirby artwork.png
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby and the Forgotten Land 1 Bernard Kirby gains a small blunderbuss which he can use to fire stars at his foes.
Sand
KRtDLD Sand.png
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 1 Sandran Kirby gains a sandy headdress that allows him to conjure sandstorms, hide in sand piles, and create sandy fists or sandcastles to defeat enemies. This and Mecha are the first abilities to be introduced in a remake of a previous game.
Sleep
KRtDLD Sleep.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale (DLC), Kirby Star Allies, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 14 Noddy Kirby falls asleep, causing the player to lose control of him for a moment. Sleep gains a proper fighting moveset in Kirby Battle Royale, exclusive to that game. In earlier games, Kirby's sleep cap was green.
Smash
Final Cutter.png
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
KRtDLD Spark.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot 15 Sparky Kirby can create an electric field around himself, defeating enemies who get too close. Not to be confused with Plasma.
Spear
KRtDLD Spear.png
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Battle Royale 4 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, Kirby Fighters 2 and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but not as a copy ability.
Spider
KSA Spider Artwork.png
Kirby Star Allies Kirby Star Allies 1 Como Kirby can throw webs to trap his opponents.
Staff
KSA Staff artwork.png
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
KRtDLD Stone.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby's Dream Buffet 17 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
KSSU Suplex Kirby artwork.png
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
KRtDLD Sword.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, 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, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 17 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
KSqS Throw Kirby Artwork.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Squeak Squad 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
KRtDLD Tornado.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby's Dream Buffet 12 Twister Kirby can spin rapidly through the air in a small tornado and defeat enemies he hits.
UFO
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad 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
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 4 Driblee, Water Galbo Kirby can attack his opponents using water globs, waves, and sprays. First anime-exclusive copy ability to cross into the games.
Wheel
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Dream Buffet 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, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot 12 Wheelie Kirby transforms into a wheel and can roll very quickly along the ground, defeating enemies he runs over.
Whip
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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 9 Wester, Whippy Kirby gains a whip which he can use to attack enemies and grab items at a distance.
Wing
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Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 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, Kirby Star Allies 8 Birdon Kirby gains a set of wings which he can use to fly quickly, attack with feathers, and divebomb opponents.
Wrestler
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Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby Fighters 2 1 N/A Kirby gains access to several powerful grappling and fighting techniques. This ability functions similarly to Backdrop, Suplex and Fighter. It is also the only ability with no provider, enemy or otherwise.
Yo-Yo
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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.