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{{Infobox-Copy Ability | |||
|image= [[File:WheelKTD.png]] | |image= [[File:WheelKTD.png]] | ||
|caption= Artwork of '''Wheel Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. | |caption= Artwork of '''Wheel Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. | ||
|obtained= [[Wheelie]], [[Grand Wheelie]], yellow [[Golem]] (while rolling), [[ | |obtained= [[Wheelie]], [[Grand Wheelie]], [[Paint Roller]]'s car, yellow [[Golem]] (while rolling), [[Wiz]]'s car, [[amiibo]] <small>(''Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]], [[fzerowiki:Captain Falcon|Captain Falcon]] | ||
|power= Transform into a wheel to move quickly and run down enemies | |power= Transform into a wheel to move quickly and run down enemies | ||
|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993) | |game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993) | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:KAR Nebula Belt | [[File:KAR Nebula Belt 8.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Wheel is among Kirby's simplest and yet more versatile abilities, and its speed is often unmatched, which makes it suitable for racing games like ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''.]] | ||
Wheel is a classic transformation-style Copy Ability, as the player merely taps a button to make Kirby turn into and out of the Wheel form. When in Wheel form, Kirby acquires an entirely different set of movement options and physics. He will automatically race forward in whatever direction he is facing at very high speed, following the contours of the ground he rolls on. When going off a ledge, Wheel Kirby will fall rapidly, and will bounce back and automatically revert to normal when hitting a wall or other solid obstacle that he cannot plow through. To get over most roadblocks, Wheel Kirby has access to a single [[jump]] which has a shorter height than his regular one. To turn around, Kirby has to stop and make a quick hop before moving in the other direction, and sometimes needs to skid forward a bit first. While stopping to turn, Wheel Kirby is vulnerable to being hit by enemies, but is otherwise invulnerable to normal attacks and most hazards while moving. Wheel Kirby's main means of attack is by collision, and he can deal many hits to larger foes, [[Mid-Boss]]es, and [[boss]]es by running through them, but the damage output is not particularly high, so Wheel is not ideal for fighting in most cases. | Wheel is a classic transformation-style Copy Ability, as the player merely taps a button to make Kirby turn into and out of the Wheel form. When in Wheel form, Kirby acquires an entirely different set of movement options and physics. He will automatically race forward in whatever direction he is facing at very high speed, following the contours of the ground he rolls on. When going off a ledge, Wheel Kirby will fall rapidly, and will bounce back and automatically revert to normal when hitting a wall or other solid obstacle that he cannot plow through. To get over most roadblocks, Wheel Kirby has access to a single [[jump]] which has a shorter height than his regular one. To turn around, Kirby has to stop and make a quick hop before moving in the other direction, and sometimes needs to skid forward a bit first. While stopping to turn, Wheel Kirby is vulnerable to being hit by enemies, but is otherwise invulnerable to normal attacks and most hazards while moving. Wheel Kirby's main means of attack is by collision, and he can deal many hits to larger foes, [[Mid-Boss]]es, and [[boss]]es by running through them, but the damage output is not particularly high, so Wheel is not ideal for fighting in most cases. | ||
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==Game | ==Game Appearances== | ||
===''Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''=== | ===''Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''=== | ||
[[File:KA Butter Building Stage 2 screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Kirby using the Wheel ability in ''Kirby's Adventure''.]] | [[File:KA Butter Building Stage 2 screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Kirby using the Wheel ability in ''Kirby's Adventure''.]] | ||
Wheel first appeared as an ability in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and also appears in the remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. A handful of areas in stages specifically cater to Wheel Kirby's movement options, with some intending use of the ability in order to access optional side areas and a [[Big Switch]] at one point. Wheel is provided by [[Wheelie]] and [[Grand Wheelie]], and a [[Museum]] for it exists in [[Orange Ocean]]. | Wheel first appeared as an ability in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and also appears in the remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. A handful of areas in stages specifically cater to Wheel Kirby's movement options, with some intending use of the ability in order to access optional side areas and a [[Big Switch]] at one point. Wheel is provided by [[Wheelie]] and [[Grand Wheelie]], and a [[Museum]] for it exists in [[Orange Ocean]]. | ||
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The Wheel ability appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''. It is introduced in [[Course 2]], and is also featured in the opening for the [[Multiplayer|2P]] [[Kracko Course]]. It is obtained from Wheelie and can sometimes be obtained from [[Transformer]]. When used, Kirby transforms into a wheel and moves at very high speed until he falls off the map, hits a wall, or hits a [[bumper]], then he launches a little vertically before coming to a complete halt. While in the air, Kirby can activate a different ability if he has one, which is an intended strategy for part of [[Course 8 - Hole 8]]. Wheel can also be used to cross [[pond]]s more efficiently, since Kirby rides along the surface of the water without falling through. When rolling into the opponent in the 2P game using this ability, he gets flattened. | The Wheel ability appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''. It is introduced in [[Course 2]], and is also featured in the opening for the [[Multiplayer|2P]] [[Kracko Course]]. It is obtained from Wheelie and can sometimes be obtained from [[Transformer]]. When used, Kirby transforms into a wheel and moves at very high speed until he falls off the map, hits a wall, or hits a [[bumper]], then he launches a little vertically before coming to a complete halt. While in the air, Kirby can activate a different ability if he has one, which is an intended strategy for part of [[Course 8 - Hole 8]]. Wheel can also be used to cross [[pond]]s more efficiently, since Kirby rides along the surface of the water without falling through. When rolling into the opponent in the 2P game using this ability, he gets flattened. | ||
===''Kirby Super Star'' | ===''Kirby Super Star'' & ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''=== | ||
[[File:KSS Mallow Castle screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Wheel Kirby attacking [[Bonkers]] in ''Kirby Super Star''.]] | [[File:KSS Mallow Castle screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Wheel Kirby attacking [[Bonkers]] in ''Kirby Super Star''.]] | ||
The Wheel ability returns in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. Like most of the other Copy Abilities, Wheel's moveset is expanded and improved in this game. Kirby is also given the choice to create a Wheelie as a [[Helper]] from the ability. Aside from the regular Wheel ability, ''Kirby Super Star'' introduces a new concept, known as the [[Wheelie Rider]]. When Kirby has a Wheelie Helper with him, he can jump onto his Helper and ride him, which accesses more moves for the Wheel ability, as well as traveling much faster than Wheel by itself. It also lets Kirby jump while dashing and [[Infinity Jump]], while the standalone ability does not. | The Wheel ability returns in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. Like most of the other Copy Abilities, Wheel's moveset is expanded and improved in this game. Kirby is also given the choice to create a Wheelie as a [[Helper]] from the ability. Aside from the regular Wheel ability, ''Kirby Super Star'' introduces a new concept, known as the [[Wheelie Rider]]. When Kirby has a Wheelie Helper with him, he can jump onto his Helper and ride him, which accesses more moves for the Wheel ability, as well as traveling much faster than Wheel by itself. It also lets Kirby jump while dashing and [[Infinity Jump]], while the standalone ability does not. | ||
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===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''=== | ===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''=== | ||
[[File:KaTAM Olive Ocean Goal 1.png|thumb|200px| | [[File:KaTAM Olive Ocean Goal 1.png|thumb|200px|Starting with ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', Wheel can be used to ride on the surface of water.]] | ||
Wheel appears in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', and can be obtained from Wheelie or yellow-colored rolling [[Golem]]s | Wheel appears in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', and can be obtained from Wheelie or yellow-colored rolling [[Golem]]s. It looks and functions almost identically to the way it did in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', though crucially it has gained the ability to roll on the surface of water; a trait that would remain going forward. | ||
===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''=== | ===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''=== | ||
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===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''=== | ===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''=== | ||
The Wheel ability returns in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', and it can | The Wheel ability returns in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', and it can alternate to a [[Fire]] wheel, an [[Ice]] wheel, or a [[Spark|Thunder]] wheel if Kirby rides through a fire pit, an icy terrain, or spark, respectively, though this requires the [[Ability Scroll]] to work. | ||
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''=== | ===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''=== | ||
[[File:KTD Endless Explosions Stage 1 4.png|thumb|200px|Wheel Kirby running down a [[Broom Hatter]] in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.]] | [[File:KTD Endless Explosions Stage 1 4.png|thumb|200px|Wheel Kirby running down a [[Broom Hatter]] in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.]] | ||
Wheel returns after a fairly long absence in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. It is once again obtained from Wheelie | Wheel returns after a fairly long absence in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. It is once again obtained from [[Wheelie]] and allows Kirby to quickly dash through enemies, and even skid across the top of water. In addition, Kirby gains the ability to charge up a boost while in Wheel form, going very quickly for a short time. Since this game, Wheel's ability hat has been modified to become more stylized, now having an elaborate star-shaped racing emblem on the front of the hat. | ||
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===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''=== | ===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''=== | ||
{{Main|Wheel Mode}} | {{Main|Wheel Mode}} | ||
Wheel returns again as an ability in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]] | Wheel returns again as an ability in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. It is also compatible with the [[Robobot Armor]], with [[Wheel Mode|this mode]] being required for certain stages of the game. | ||
=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' === | === ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' === | ||
[[File:KDB Wheel Kirby screenshot.jpg|thumb|150px|Wheel Kirby in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''.]] | [[File:KDB Wheel Kirby screenshot.jpg|thumb|150px|Wheel Kirby in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''.]] | ||
Wheel returns as an ability in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', but this time with a food motif. When Kirby picks up a [[Copy Food|Wheel Donut]] from a [[Food Box]], he takes on the shape of the donut and can roll quickly along race courses, as well as knock aside any opponents in the way. If the player holds R as | Wheel returns as an ability in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', but this time with a food motif. When Kirby picks up a [[Copy Food|Wheel Donut]] from a [[Food Box]], he takes on the shape of the donut and can roll quickly along race courses, as well as knock aside any opponents in the way. If the player holds R as they turn while using the ability, they begin to drift; if held for long enough, Kirby performs a ''Turbo Drift'', gaining extra speed temporarily. This ability is only available for a limited duration, and can be used in all game modes. Kirby will not roll off edges while using this ability. | ||
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|firstepisode=[[The Kirby Derby - Part II]] | |firstepisode=[[The Kirby Derby - Part II]] | ||
|lastepisode=[[Born to Be Mild - Part II]] | |lastepisode=[[Born to Be Mild - Part II]] | ||
|obtained= | |obtained=Wheels | ||
}} | }} | ||
The Wheel ability makes two appearances in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', in [[The Kirby Derby - Part II]] and [[Born to Be Mild - Part II]]. Here, it operates largely the same as it does in the games, though Kirby's Wheel form is much larger here. Wheel Kirby is depicted as being extremely fast and agile, able to make circuits around the entirety of [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]] in a matter of seconds. The draft created behind Wheel Kirby is also such that other vehicles can follow behind and gain the same level of speed. | The Wheel ability makes two appearances in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', in [[The Kirby Derby - Part II]] and [[Born to Be Mild - Part II]]. Here, it operates largely the same as it does in the games, though Kirby's Wheel form is much larger here. Wheel Kirby is depicted as being extremely fast and agile, able to make circuits around the entirety of [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]] in a matter of seconds. The draft created behind Wheel Kirby is also such that other vehicles can follow behind and gain the same level of speed. | ||
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==In the ''Kirby'' novel series== | ==In the ''Kirby'' novel series== | ||
[[File:V1 Illustration 23.png|thumb|150px|Wheel Kirby pulling the sabotaged airship in ''[[Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!]]'']] | |||
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], the Wheel ability appears in ''[[Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!]]'', where [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] obtains it from [[Wheelie]]. With this [[Copy Ability]], Kirby has only used the Dash move. While using it, he is notably strong enough to pull an entire airship that is tied to him with a rope. | |||
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In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], the Wheel ability appears in ''[[Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion? | |||
In ''Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!'', when Kirby, [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]], and [[Meta Knight (novel character)|Meta Knight]] venture out to catch the thieves that kidnapped [[Mrs. Parfaitski]], they catch Wheelie. Dedede forces Wheelie to tell them where Mrs. Parfaitski was taken. The three head to Meta Knight's airship - which they took to Parfaitski's mansion - only to find that the engine had been sabotaged, which the three believe that Wheelie was responsible for. Kirby gets an idea, and [[inhale]]s Wheelie to gain the Wheel ability. He then gets a rope and ties himself to the airship. Kirby uses Wheel to pull along the sabotaged airship with King Dedede and Meta Knight in it. When the group reaches a small ravine, Kirby stops and lets Meta Knight's airship land. The group is then attacked by [[Sir Kibble]]. Kirby drops the Wheel ability, releasing Wheelie, and then proceeds to inhale Sir Kibble. | In ''Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!'', when Kirby, [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]], and [[Meta Knight (novel character)|Meta Knight]] venture out to catch the thieves that kidnapped [[Mrs. Parfaitski]], they catch Wheelie. Dedede forces Wheelie to tell them where Mrs. Parfaitski was taken. The three head to Meta Knight's airship - which they took to Parfaitski's mansion - only to find that the engine had been sabotaged, which the three believe that Wheelie was responsible for. Kirby gets an idea, and [[inhale]]s Wheelie to gain the Wheel ability. He then gets a rope and ties himself to the airship. Kirby uses Wheel to pull along the sabotaged airship with King Dedede and Meta Knight in it. When the group reaches a small ravine, Kirby stops and lets Meta Knight's airship land. The group is then attacked by [[Sir Kibble]]. Kirby drops the Wheel ability, releasing Wheelie, and then proceeds to inhale Sir Kibble. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
V1 Illustration 22.png|King Dedede and Meta Knight watch as Kirby transforms into Wheel Kirby in ''[[Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!]]'' | V1 Illustration 22.png|King Dedede and Meta Knight watch as Kirby transforms into Wheel Kirby in ''[[Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|''Use lines to turn sharply!'' | |''Use lines to turn sharply!'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:USCover | |[[File:USCover KSS.jpg|100px]] | ||
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' | |''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' | ||
|''I ride like the Wind'' | |''I ride like the Wind'' | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{ | ===Artwork=== | ||
{{center|<gallery> | |||
KA Wheel artwork.png|''Kirby's Adventure'' | |||
KSS Wheel Artwork.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | |||
KNiDL Wheel artwork.png|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' | |||
Wheel Kirby KAR artwork.png|''Kirby Air Ride'' | |||
Wheel KCC solo art.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' | |||
Wheel KCC artwork.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' | |||
KSqS Wheel artwork.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' | |||
KSSU Wheel Kirby Artwork.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
</gallery>}} | |||
===Sprites=== | |||
{{center|<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;"> | |||
KA Wheel Kirby sprite.png|''Kirby's Adventure'' | |||
KDCWheelKirby.png|''Kirby's Dream Course'' | |||
KSS Wheel Sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | |||
KSS Wheel Sprite 2.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | |||
KNiDL Wheel sprite.png|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' | |||
KCC Wheel Sprite.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' | |||
KSSU Wheel Kirby Sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
KSSU Wheel Kirby Sprite Animated.gif|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
KSSU Wheel Ability Item.png|[[Ability Item]] from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
Keychain WheelKirby.png|Keychain from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' | |||
</gallery>}} | |||
===Icons=== | |||
{{center|<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;"> | |||
KA Wheel icon.png|''Kirby's Adventure'' | |||
KDCWheelIcon.png|''Kirby's Dream Course'' | |||
KSS Wheel Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | |||
KNiDL Wheel icon.png|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' and ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' | |||
WheelPanel.png|''Kirby Air Ride'' | |||
KirbyCC wheel icons.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' | |||
Wheel Icon KSqS.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' | |||
Wheel Icon KSSU.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
KSSU Wheel Copy Essence Deluxe Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (Copy Essence Deluxe) | |||
Wheel Pause Icon KSSU.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (pause screen) | |||
Wheel KSSU Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (Milky Way Wishes) | |||
</gallery> | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KTD Wheel Icon.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | |||
</gallery>}} | |||
===Other=== | |||
{{center|<gallery> | |||
Wheel | KPQ Wheel Banner.jpg|Banner from [[Kirby Personality Quiz]] | ||
</gallery>}} | |||
===Videos=== | |||
{{Youtube|WnLnjoL9rds|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing Wheel}} | |||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|jaR=Hoīru | |jaR=Hoīru | ||
|jaM=Wheel | |jaM=Wheel | ||
|es=Rueda | |es=Rueda | ||
|esM=Wheel | |esM=Wheel | ||
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|it=Ruota | |it=Ruota | ||
|itM=Wheel | |itM=Wheel | ||
|ru=Колесо | |ru=Колесо | ||
|ruR=Koleso | |ruR=Koleso |