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Leaf

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Leaf
KRtDLD Leaf.png
Artwork of Leaf Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Details
First game Kirby's Return to Dream Land (2011)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s) Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference)
Usage type Unlimited uses
Obtained from Leafan, Bulby
amiibo (Kirby: Planet Robobot): Olimar, Villager, Isabelle, any Animal Crossing series figurines and cards
Obtained by projectiles from Master Crown
Power(s) Several vegetation-related attacks.
Similar to Tornado, Wing, Sand
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Leaf is a Copy Ability that debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and can be obtained from the enemies Leafan and Bulby. When acquiring this ability, Kirby gains a crown of leaves with a brooch at the base with a green gem inset, similar to the Fire tiara. Leaf Kirby's attacks include swirling razor-sharp leaves and throwing them mostly in a vortex fashion. These leaves, like Cutter blades and similar projectiles, are able to cut ropes. In addition, Leaf Kirby also receives a unique Guard, where instead of standing in defensive pose like he normally would, Kirby hides in a leaf pile, which renders him immune to almost all attacks. With its unique Guard and the ability to attack from medium range, Leaf is a defensive ability that cautious players can use very effectively.

Game appearances[edit]

Leaf Kirby's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Copy Ability Obtainable from Leafan and Bulby.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Copy Ability Obtainable from Leafan.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Copy Ability Obtainable from Leafan.
Kirby's Dream Buffet Reference Appears on a Character Treat.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Copy Ability Obtainable from Leafan and Bulby.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

Leaf debuts in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, also appears in the remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and is encountered fairly early in the game. It can be obtained from the enemies Leafan and Bulby, neither of which put up much of a fight.

Leaf moveset for Kirby's Return to Dream Land & Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
Move Button execution (KRtDL) Button execution (KRtDLD) Details
Leaf Attack 1 B/Y Launches several leaves forward. They swirl around Kirby in an increasing arc before flying offscreen in the forwards direction, dealing delayed damage at surprising ranges.
Leaf Swirl Hold 1 Press and hold B/Y Kirby begins circling around, forming a tornado of leaves that deals continuous damage. Kirby can jump and move slowly while spinning; the move can be held indefinitely.
Leaf Scatter Release 1 during Leaf Swirl Press and hold B/Y, then release The leaf tornado from Leaf Swirl expands as its constituent leaves scatter in various directions.
Leaf Dance Dash + 1 Dash + B/Y A more contained and time-limited form of Leaf Swirl; a quick twister of leaves that hits repeatedly for a second or two.
Leaf Hide Hold A L/R A special Guard, whereupon Kirby hides in a pile of leaves. Kirby becomes intangible, completely immune to any attacks, which pass through him without causing any chip damage or knockback; enemies likewise take no damage upon colliding with him, however.
Reveal During Leaf Hide, release A During Leaf Hide, release L/R Releasing Leaf Hide causes a burst of leaves that deal minor damage to nearby enemies.
This move exists in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, but is not listed as a move.
Leaf Uppercut ↑ + 1 ↑ + B/Y Similar to Stone Uppercut, Kirby creates a vertical line of leaves that reaches upwards and hits targets at slightly above his level. Acts quickly and can be reasonably spammed against floating bosses.
Leaf Rain ↓ + 1 in midair ↓ + B/Y in midair Fires multiple leaves in a fan formation downwards, looking similar to Wing's Feather Gun. Gives Kirby a small boost upwards when used, but the delay between uses makes it not feasible to float with.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Kirby using "Leaf Uppercut" on Paintra in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Leaf returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Some of its moves were slightly changed in this game and future titles. Leaf Attack now only launches one to two leaves depending on how many leaves have already been thrown instead of two to three—but in exchange, the move can be used in succession quicker—and Leaf Rain only launches three leaves instead of five, with the leaves being more spread apart to compensate, however the move also cannot be used in succession as quickly. Any leaf projectiles thrown also now stick to surfaces for a bit before disappearing, however this is only a visual change. It is encountered much less often than in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Leaf moveset for Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Move Controls Details
Leaf Attack B Launches several leaves forwards. They swirl around Kirby in an increasing arc before flying offscreen in the forwards direction, dealing delayed damage at surprising ranges.
Leaf Swirl Press and hold B Kirby begins circling around, forming a tornado of leaves that deals continuous damage. Kirby can jump and move slowly while spinning; the move can be held indefinitely.
Leaf Scatter Release B during Leaf Swirl The leaf tornado from Leaf Swirl expands as its constituent leaves scatter in various directions.
Leaf Dance Dash + B A more contained and time-limited form of Leaf Swirl; a quick twister of leaves that hits repeatedly for a second or two.
Leaf Hide L/R A special Guard, whereupon Kirby hides in a pile of leaves. Kirby becomes intangible, completely immune to any attacks, which pass through him without causing any chip damage or knockback; enemies likewise take no damage upon colliding with him, however. Releasing the guard causes a burst of leaves that deal minor damage to nearby enemies.
Leaf Uppercut ↑ + B Similar to Stone Uppercut, Kirby creates a vertical line of leaves that reaches upwards and hits targets at slightly above his level. Acts quickly and can be reasonably spammed against floating bosses.
Leaf Rain ↓ + B in midair Fires multiple leaves in a fan formation downwards, looking similar to Wing's Feather Gun. Gives Kirby a small boost upwards when used, but the delay between uses makes it not feasible to float with.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Leaf also appears in Kirby: Planet Robobot, more-or-less unchanged from Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Notably, the act of coming out of Leaf Hide is given a proper term in this title: "Reveal".

Leaf moveset for Kirby: Planet Robobot  
Move Image Controls Details
Leaf Attack
KPR Leaf Attack clip.png
B Launches several leaves forwards. They swirl around Kirby in an increasing arc before flying offscreen in the forwards direction, dealing delayed damage at surprising ranges.
Leaf Swirl
KPR Leaf Swirl clip.png
Press and hold B Kirby begins circling around, forming a tornado of leaves that deals continuous damage. Kirby can jump and move slowly while spinning; the move can be held indefinitely.
Leaf Scatter
KPR Leaf Scatter clip.png
Release B during Leaf Swirl The leaf tornado from Leaf Swirl expands as its constituent leaves scatter in various directions.
Leaf Dance
KPR Leaf Dance clip.png
Dash + B A more contained and time-limited form of Leaf Swirl; a quick twister of leaves that hits repeatedly for a second or two.
Leaf Uppercut
KPR Leaf Uppercut clip.png
↑ + B Similar to Stone Uppercut, Kirby creates a vertical line of leaves that reaches upwards and hits targets at slightly above his level. Acts quickly and can be reasonably spammed against floating bosses.
Leaf Rain
KPR Leaf Rain clip.png
↓ + B in midair Fires multiple leaves in a fan formation downwards, looking similar to Wing's Feather Gun. Gives Kirby a small boost upwards when used, but the delay between uses makes it not feasible to float with.
Leaf Hide
KPR Leaf Hide clip.png
L/R A special Guard, whereupon Kirby hides in a pile of leaves. Kirby becomes intangible, completely immune to any attacks, which pass through him without causing any chip damage or knockback; enemies likewise take no damage upon colliding with him, however.
Reveal
KPR Reveal clip.png
During Leaf Hide, release L/R Releases the Leaf Hide guard, causing a burst of leaves that deal minor damage to nearby enemies.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Leaf Kirby appears on a Character Treat. Leaf does not appear as an ability in the game itself.

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KRtDL Boxart L.jpg Kirby's Return to Dream Land It's time to dance! The Leaf Dance creates a gorgeous swirl of razor-edged leaves. Press A to Guard, and...huh?! You're gone!
KTD Boxart NA.jpg
KPR Box.png
Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby: Planet Robobot American English:

Be a leaf on the wind with this sharp ability. Spin up a torrent of dancing leaves to slice and dice, or activate your guard and-- Hey, where'd you go?!

British English:
Be a leaf on the wind with this sharp ability. Spin up a torrent of dancing leaves to slice and dice, or activate your guard and - Hey, where'd you go?

KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Time to dance! The Leaf Dance creates a gorgeous swirl of razor-sharp leaves. Press L/R to Guard, and... Huh?! You vanished!

Gallery[edit]

Videos[edit]

Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Leaf

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese リーフ
Rīfu
Leaf
Traditional Chinese 葉子[1]
yè zi
Leaf
Simplified Chinese 叶子[1]
yè zi
Dutch Blad Leaf
French Feuille Leaf
German Laub Foliage
Italian Foglia Leaf
Korean 리프
lipeu
Leaf
Polish Liść[2] Leaf
Portuguese Folha Leaf
Russian Лист
List
Leaf
Spanish Hoja Leaf


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