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{{ImCap|image=File:KRTDL_Beam.png|align=right|size=200px|caption=Perhaps one of the most well-known Copy Abilities and often the first seen in games it appears in, the [[Beam]] ability.}}
{{ImCap|image=File:KRTDL Fire.png|align=right|size=200px|caption=Perhaps one of the most well-known Copy Abilities and often the first seen in games it appears in, the [[Fire]] ability.}}
'''Copy Abilities''' are enhancements [[Kirby]] is able to obtain in many of his games, normally by [[inhaling]] and swallowing enemies (or in the case of ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse|Canvas Curse]]'', simply hitting them), activating [[Copy Essence Deluxe]]s, or touching [[Copy Essence]]s. Copy Abilities are a defining aspect of the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' franchise]], but do not appear in [[Kirby's Dream Land|the first game]], ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' (and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''), or ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' and are also absent from some of its non-platforming {{installment}}s. The ability gained will match that of the enemy or item swallowed. For example, if Kirby swallows [[Sir Kibble]], then he gains the [[Cutter]] Copy Ability and, depending on the game, may assume a similar appearance to the foe.
{{quote|If you swallow a foe who has a special ability...<br>[[Kirby]] will copy its special ability!<br>This is Kirby's special move. It's called his '''Copy Ability'''.|[[Narrator]]'s dialogue from the [[Beginner's Room]] in {{KSSU}}}}
'''Copy Ability''' is a catch-all term referring to [[Kirby]]'s trademark ability to inherit and utilize the special powers and/or skills of the entities he swallows using his [[inhale]]. First introduced in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', this ability grants the pink puffball a potentially massive array of different methods of attack and means of traversing the lands he finds himself in. Starting with games like ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', acquiring a Copy Ability also bestows a unique hat, outfit, or other distinguishing feature upon Kirby, which serves as a quick-glance way to determine what kind of power Kirby has obtained.


While Copy Abilities enable Kirby to use a range of new skills, most of them deprive him of his [[inhaling]] power. Kirby usually loses the ability he possesses when he takes damage and is also able to discard it at any time if the player presses a specific button. Both of these normally result in the ability's bouncing away in form of a [[Ability Star|star]], which can be inhaled and swallowed to regain it. Some abilities (usually the most powerful ones) may be limited in duration or number of uses or are only available during certain parts of a game, disappearing once they have been used up or Kirby leaves the section they are restricted to.
When Kirby obtains a Copy Ability, he (usually) loses his ability to [[inhale]], instead now relying on the ability's unique attacks to battle his foes. Acquiring an ability often causes Kirby to pose ecstatically and causes a distinctive chipper sound to play. Kirby's [[Heads-up Display|HUD]] name and icon are also typically replaced with those signifying the ability in question. When Kirby has an ability, he is often referred specifically with that ability as part of his name (e.g. "Fire Kirby", "Sword Kirby", "Plasma Kirby", etc.). However, these abilities are seldom permanent, as Kirby can easily lose them, either by discarding them willingly, taking [[damage]], or simply using them too many times in some instances. When an ability is lost in the former two methods, it will bounce away as an [[Ability Star]], which can be re-absorbed with another [[inhale]].


In some games, Kirby can utili{{z}}e Copy Abilities in special ways, such as combining them with [[Animal Friend]]s or with one another to create new powers or creating a [[helper]] based on the ability, which assists him in battle.
In main-series [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' games]], Copy Abilities tend to play a central role in gameplay, as many enemies are designed with weaknesses to specific abilities, and many puzzles require certain abilities or combinations thereof to solve. Several of these games also offer more elaborate mechanics involving these abilities, whether that be by using them to call [[helper]]s, combining them with other entities or with each-other to create powerful combo attacks, or imposing game rules restricting the use of certain ability functions. Copy Abilities also tend to play a role in the spin-off games, where it is often the case that Kirby has permanent access to one as a form of character selection, or the ability is heavily modified to cater to the specific type of gameplay.


==Lists of Copy Abilities==
==Lists of Copy Abilities==
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===Standard Copy Abilities===
===Standard Copy Abilities===
{{rewrite|this table could use a reformat in order to accommodate future titles and improve readability}}
This table does not include abilities from the [[Dark Matter Trilogy]]. See the table below for those.
This table does not include abilities from the [[Dark Matter Trilogy]]. See the table below for those.
{{Ability Chart}}
{{Ability Chart}}
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|[[Sword Hero]]
|[[Sword Hero]]
| [[File:Sword Hero Still.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Sword Hero Super Kirby Clash.png|150px]]
|[[Sword]]
|[[Sword]]
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|[[Hammer Lord]]
|[[Hammer Lord]]
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|[[Hammer]]
|[[Hammer]]
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|[[Doctor Healmore]]  
|[[Doctor Healmore]]  
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|[[Doctor]]
|[[Doctor]]
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|[[Beam Mage]]
|[[Beam Mage]]
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|[[Beam]]
|[[Beam]]
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*[[Jet]]
*[[Jet]]
*[[Laser]]
*[[Laser]]
*[[Master]]
*[[U.F.O.]]
*[[U.F.O.]]
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*[[Fire]]<nowiki>***</nowiki>
*[[Fire]]<nowiki>***</nowiki>
*[[Ice]]<nowiki>***</nowiki>
*[[Ice]]<nowiki>***</nowiki>
*[[Master]]
*[[Mike]]
*[[Mike]]
*[[Plasma]]
*[[Plasma]]
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*[[Bell]]
*[[Bell]]
*[[Hammer]]
*[[Hammer]]
*[[Master]]
*[[Metal]]
*[[Metal]]
*[[Parasol]]
*[[Parasol]]
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These Copy Abilities are from games and other media that Kirby has appeared in, but which may not be considered as an actual ''Kirby'' game.
These Copy Abilities are from games and other media that Kirby has appeared in, but which may not be considered as an actual ''Kirby'' game.


===''Kirby: Right Back At Ya!''===
===''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''===
*[[Baton]]
*[[Baton]]
*[[Galaxia]]
*[[Galaxia]]
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===''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series===
===''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series===
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!colspan=12|Copied Special Moves in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series &nbsp;
!colspan=12|Copied Special Moves in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series &nbsp;
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| [[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Dragon]] [[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Quest]] [[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|He]][[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|ro]]
| Kirby can charge and release a ball of fire at three different sizes, with each one costing a proportionally larger amount of MP. MP can be recharged slowly over time or by attacking with other moves.
| Kirby can charge and release a ball of fire at three different sizes, with each one costing a proportionally larger amount of MP. MP can be recharged slowly over time or by attacking with other moves.
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| style="text-align:left"| Egg Firing/Breegull Blaster
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| [http://banjokazooie.fandom.com/wiki/Banjo Banjo] & [http://banjokazooie.fandom.com/wiki/Kazooie Kazooie]
| Kirby utilizes a rubber replica of Kazooie who shoots eggs from her throat. If the button is held, Kirby will pull the fake Kazooie out of his backpack and hold her like a rifle.
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| [http://banjokazooie.fandom.com/wiki/Banjo Banjo] & [http://banjokazooie.fandom.com/wiki/Kazooie Kazooie]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*So far, the copy ability which has appeared the most in the series is [[Parasol]], with 16 total appearances.
*So far, the copy ability which has appeared the most in the series is [[Parasol]], with 16 total appearances.
**However, if [[Sword Hero]] is counted as a [[Sword]] appearance, then Sword has 16 as well.
**The runners-up are [[Cutter]] and [[Stone]], with 15 appearances each.
**The runners-up are [[Cutter]] and [[Stone]], with 15 appearances each.
**However, if [[Sword Hero]] is counted as a [[Sword]] appearance, then Sword has 15 as well.


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