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|image= [[File:KF2 Maxim Tomato icon.png|250px]]
|image= [[File:KF2 Maxim Tomato icon.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of a '''Maxim Tomato''' from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|caption=Artwork of a '''Maxim Tomato''' from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
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|game= All main series titles, many spin-offs
|game= All main series titles, many spin-offs
|compare=[[Food]], [[Metamato]], [[Reviving Tomato]]
|compare=[[Food]], [[Metamato]], [[Reviving Tomato]]
|other wikis=[[smashwiki:Maxim Tomato|SmashWiki]]<br>[[mariowiki:Maxim Tomato|Super Mario Wiki]]
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{{distinguish|a healing item found in most [[Kirby (series)|Kirby]] games|the [[Metamato]] from [[Kirby's Epic Yarn]] and [[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]}}
{{distinguish|a healing item found in most [[Kirby (series)|Kirby]] games|the [[Metamato]] from [[Kirby's Epic Yarn]] and [[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]}}
{{Quote|If your health is low, just eat a Maxim Tomato to fully heal yourself. (They're packed with nutrients!) Did these fall through the same vortex as Kirby and his friends, or were they in the new world already? It's hard to tell, but everyone seems to enjoy them—even the Beast Pack!|[[Figure]] description from ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''}}
{{Quote|If your health is low, just eat a Maxim Tomato to fully heal yourself. (They're packed with nutrients!) Did these fall through the same vortex as Kirby and his friends, or were they in the new world already? It's hard to tell, but everyone seems to enjoy them—even the Beast Pack!|[[Figure]] description from ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''}}
A '''Maxim Tomato''' is a recurring recovery [[item]] found throughout the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby series]]'', although rather uncommonly found in individual games. It is a big red juicy tomato with the letter "M" stamped on the front which serves as a source of [[food]] that restores [[Kirby]]'s health meter entirely or, in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', grants a full 100 [[fruit]] points. This item is usually found in easily-overlooked hiding places, areas that are difficult to traverse, or areas that can only be reached with certain [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]]; much more so in difficult levels. They are also often featured growing in trees or otherwise made available in the rest areas of [[The Arena]] and other [[Boss Endurance]] modes.
'''Maxim Tomato''' is an iconic recurring recovery [[item]] found throughout the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], although it is rather uncommon to come across on its own. It is a big, red, juicy tomato with the letter "M" stamped on the front; it serves as a source of [[food]] that restores [[Kirby]]'s health meter entirely or, in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', grants a full 100 [[fruit]] points. This item is usually found in easily-overlooked hiding places, areas that are difficult to traverse, or areas that can only be reached with certain [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]], especially in more difficult levels and modes.


Maxim Tomatoes are often cited as Kirby's favorite food,<ref name="DL2 manual">{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Dream Land 2|page=21}}</ref> though this is conflicted by other official material. In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', for instance, Kirby's favorite food is [[watermelon]]s, and in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', his favorite food is [[Strawberry Shortcake]].
Maxim Tomatoes are often featured growing in trees or otherwise made available in the rest areas of [[The Arena]] and other [[Boss Endurance]] modes. They are distinct from ordinary tomatoes, which appear as a common [[food]] item that restores a small amount of health (particularly in the rest areas of [[The True Arena]] and other difficult boss endurance modes).
 
[[#Profiles|Instruction manuals and flavor text]] commonly state that Maxim Tomatoes are Kirby's favorite food; this was first mentioned in the instruction manual of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''.<ref name="DL2 manual">{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Dream Land 2|page=21}}</ref> Their restorative properties do not apply just to Kirby, but also to any other playable character, as well as [[King Dedede & Meta Knight]] (when fought as a boss in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''). According to [[Shinya Kumazaki]], even [[Daroach]] — who dislikes ordinary tomatoes — will eat Maxim Tomatoes without complaining.<ref>[[Kirby Star Allies Channel|Nintendo Switch News Channel - ''Kirby Star Allies'' Channel #11]]</ref><ref>This is also mentioned in [https://kirby.fandom.com/ja/wiki/あつめて!_カービィ/セリフ集 the Japanese version of ''Kirby Mass Attack''.] Daroach says: 「リンゴよりバナナ バナナよりメロン メロンよりトマト… オレはトマトは好きではないがマキシムトマトはさぞかしうまいんだろうな」, which translates to, "Bananas are better than apples. Melons are better than bananas. Tomatoes are better than melons... I don't like tomatoes, myself, but I bet Maxim Tomatoes are real good." The English equivalent of that dialogue is, "Bananas are better than apples. And melons? Better yet. Maxim Tomatoes produce the juiciest results of all."</ref>


== Game appearances ==
== Game appearances ==
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
[[File:KDL Maxim Tomato cache.png|thumb|Kirby finding a Maxim Tomato in [[Green Greens]], in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.]]
[[File:KDL Maxim Tomato cache.png|thumb|Kirby finding a Bag of Magic Food in [[Green Greens]], in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.]]
Maxim Tomatoes (here referred to as '''Bag of Magic Food'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Dream Land|page=14}}</ref>) make their first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' as a very uncommon food item.
Maxim Tomatoes (here referred to as '''Bag of Magic Food'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Dream Land|page=14}}</ref>) make their first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' as a very uncommon food item.


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Maxim Tomatoes appear in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. They can be found in stages and in the [[Goal Game]] in [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]]. In [[Gourmet Race]], they are worth 3 points as opposed to 1 point for other [[food]] items. In [[The Arena]], five Maxim Tomatoes are available from a tree in the rest area. In [[Helper to Hero]], there are three tomatoes.
Maxim Tomatoes appear in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. They can be found in stages and in the [[Goal Game]] in [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]]. In [[Gourmet Race]], they are worth 3 points as opposed to 1 point for other [[food]] items. In [[The Arena]], five Maxim Tomatoes are available from a tree in the rest area. In [[Helper to Hero]], there are three tomatoes.


In the [[Sub-Game]] [[Snack Tracks]], Maxim Tomatoes appear along the conveyor belts and are worth 6 points. However, there could be a [[Capiller|bug]] inside the tomato, which will make it worthless.
In the [[Sub-Game]] [[Snack Tracks]], Maxim Tomatoes appear along the conveyor belts and are worth 6 points. However, there is sometimes a [[Capiller|bug]] inside the tomato, which has to be removed first.


===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
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===''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''===
===''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''===
[[File:KTnT Level 1-1 16.png|thumb|In ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'', A Maxim Tomato is among the things that Kirby can get from a [[? Hole]] roulette.]]
[[File:KTnT Level 1-1 16.png|thumb|In ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'', a Maxim Tomato is one of the things that Kirby can get from a [[? Hole]] roulette.]]
In ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', Maxim Tomatoes (referred to in the manual as just "Tomatoes") can be found in stages, either out in the open, hidden behind blocks, or inside [[Treasure Chest]]s. They can also be obtained from roulettes triggered by [[? Hole]]s and from [[Gordo]]s when they are flipped. Notably, there are some food items in this game that are more valuable than Maxim Tomatoes (hamburgers and cake) which can only be obtained from the treasure chest opened prior to a boss fight, as these items will overfill Kirby's health beyond its normal maximum.
In ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', Maxim Tomatoes (referred to in the manual as just "Tomatoes") can be found in stages, either out in the open, hidden behind blocks, or inside [[Treasure Chest]]s. They can also be obtained from roulettes triggered by [[? Hole]]s and from [[Gordo]]s when they are flipped. Notably, there are some food items in this game that are more valuable than Maxim Tomatoes (hamburgers and cake) which can only be obtained from the [[Treasure Chest|treasure chest]] opened prior to a boss fight, as these items will overfill Kirby's health beyond its normal maximum.


===''Kirby Air Ride''===
===''Kirby Air Ride''===
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===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
Maxim Tomatoes appear in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''. They can be found out in the open, in [[Treasure Chest]]s, or as a gift from [[CPU]] Kirbys when they are called using the [[Cell Phone]].
Maxim Tomatoes appear in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''. They can be found out in the open, in treasure chests, or as a gift from [[CPU]] Kirbys when they are called using the [[Cell Phone]].


===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
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=== ''Kirby Fighters'' series ===
=== ''Kirby Fighters'' series ===
[[File:KF2 Story Mode Chapter 4 DDDMK Tomato.jpg|thumb|250px|Meta Knight with his half of the Maxim Tomato which King Dedede shared with him in ''Kirby Fighters 2''.]]
[[File:KF2 Story Mode Chapter 4 DDDMK Tomato.jpg|thumb|250px|Meta Knight with his half of the Maxim Tomato which King Dedede shared with him in ''Kirby Fighters 2''.]]
In the [[Kirby Fighters (series)|''Kirby Fighters'' games]], Maxim Tomatoes restore 120 HP in standard battles. They also appear as distinct story items in [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]], where they restore 80% health to Kirby and his buddy.
In the [[Kirby Fighters (series)|''Kirby Fighters'' games]], Maxim Tomatoes restore 120 HP in standard battles. In ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', they also appear as distinct story items in [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]], where they restore 80% health to Kirby and his buddy.


In the Story Mode of ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', a Maxim Tomato is used in the second battle against [[King Dedede & Meta Knight]] to restore their health, the first time a [[Boss]] has done so. Since the Tomato is split in half, the insides are seen for the first time; the inner veins are shaped like a star.
In Chapter 4 of Story Mode: The Destined Rivals, [[King Dedede & Meta Knight]] split a Maxim Tomato in half to restore their health after their first health bar is drained. This is the first time a [[Boss]] has used a Maxim Tomato. Since the tomato is split in half, its insides are seen for the first time; the tomato's inner veins are shaped like a star. Interestingly, this usage suggests that eating only half of a Maxim Tomato has the same effect as eating one whole.


=== ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' ===
=== ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' ===
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=== ''Kirby Star Allies'' ===
=== ''Kirby Star Allies'' ===
Maxim Tomatoes appear in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. They can be found out in the open, inside [[Treasure Chest]]s and other containers, painted from blank signs, obtained during the [[Goal Game]], or obtained from [[amiibo]]. They also appear in the rest area of [[The Ultimate Choice]], though the number available depends on the difficulty selected.
Maxim Tomatoes appear in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. They can be found out in the open, inside treasure chests and other containers, painted from blank signs, obtained during the [[Goal Game]], or obtained from [[amiibo]]. They also appear in the rest area of [[The Ultimate Choice]], though the number available depends on the difficulty selected.


Maxim Tomatoes also feature in the [[Celebration Picture]] titled "A Delicious Picnic".
Maxim Tomatoes also feature in the [[Celebration Picture]] titled "A Delicious Picnic".
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[[File:KatFL cafe game gameplay screenshot.jpg|thumb|250px|Kirby serving a Maxim Tomato to a Waddle Dee customer at the Waddle Dee Café.]]
[[File:KatFL cafe game gameplay screenshot.jpg|thumb|250px|Kirby serving a Maxim Tomato to a Waddle Dee customer at the Waddle Dee Café.]]
In ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', Maxim Tomatoes can be found as one of several food items Kirby must pass out to Waddle Dees in the [[Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted!]] [[Sub-Game]]. Kirby can also order a Maxim Tomato himself when he is off-duty to eat at the top floor of the café or take on the go to a stage as a [[Stock Item]]. They are also generally accessible in open-space stages and are usually placed in the hallways that lead to bosses.
In ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', Maxim Tomatoes can be found as one of several food items Kirby must pass out to Waddle Dees in the [[Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted!]] [[Sub-Game]]. Kirby can also order a Maxim Tomato himself when he is off-duty to eat at the top floor of the café or take on the go to a stage as a [[Stock Item]]. They are also generally accessible in open-space stages and are usually placed in the hallways that lead to bosses.
One of the collectible [[figure]]s from Vol. 1 features a Maxim Tomato.


=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the Maxim Tomato is a recovery item, healing fifty points of damage. Despite its name and function in the ''Kirby'' games, it is never the most potent recovery item in any particular ''Super Smash Bros.'' game, always in the very least surpassed by the [[smashwiki:Heart Container|Heart Container]].
In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the Maxim Tomato is a recovery item, healing fifty points of damage (one hundred points in the orginal ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''). Despite its name and function in the ''Kirby'' games, it is never the most potent recovery item in any particular ''Super Smash Bros.'' game, always in the very least surpassed by the [[smashwiki:Heart Container|Heart Container]].
 
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the Maxim Tomato also appears as a [[Smashwiki:List of stickers (Kirby series)|sticker]]. When equipped, it applies the "Maxim Tomato Effect" +50 to Kirby, King Dedede, or Meta Knight. This means that it heals 50 more points of damage for these characters than it otherwise would.


== Games in which Maxim Tomatoes do not appear ==
== Games in which Maxim Tomatoes do not appear ==
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*'''Wii U Virtual Console manual bio:''' ''"Fully recovers health."''
*'''Wii U Virtual Console manual bio:''' ''"Fully recovers health."''


=== ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''' ===
=== ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' ===
*'''Instruction Booklet (North American print, page 32):''' ''"Vitality is fully recovered."''
*'''Instruction Booklet (North American print, page 32):''' ''"Vitality is fully recovered."''


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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The term ''[[wiktionary:maxim|maxim]]'' appears to be a shortened form of ''maximum'', even though there are other uses of the word, such as a synonym for the word ''axiom'', both of which are loosely defined as "statements which are obviously true".
*The term ''[[wiktionary:maxim|maxim]]'' appears to be a shortened form of ''maximum'', even though there are other uses of the word, such as a synonym for the word ''axiom'', both of which are loosely defined as "statements which are obviously true".
*In ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', the [[Metamato]] is a type of tomato made of yarn which looks similar to a Maxim Tomato, but has different properties.
*According to [[Shinya Kumazaki]], [[Daroach]] dislikes tomatoes, but he eats Maxim Tomatoes without complaining.<ref>[[Kirby Star Allies Channel|Nintendo Switch News Channel - ''Kirby Star Allies'' Channel #11]]</ref> Daroach also mentions this in [[Daroach's Airship|his dialogue]] from ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', but only in the Japanese version of the game.<ref>[https://kirby.fandom.com/ja/wiki/あつめて!_カービィ/セリフ集 In the Japanese version], Daroach says: 「リンゴよりバナナ バナナよりメロン メロンよりトマト… オレはトマトは好きではないがマキシムトマトはさぞかしうまいんだろうな」, which translates to, "Bananas are better than apples. Melons are better than bananas. Tomatoes are better than melons... I don't like tomatoes, myself, but I bet Maxim Tomatoes are real good." The English equivalent of that dialogue is, "Bananas are better than apples. And melons? Better yet. Maxim Tomatoes produce the juiciest results of all."</ref>


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
{{center|
{{main|Maxim Tomato/gallery}}
<gallery caption="Artwork">
<gallery>
KA Kirby Maxim Tomato artwork.png|[[Kirby]] holding a Maxim Tomato from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
KA Kirby Maxim Tomato artwork.png|Artwork of [[Kirby]] holding a Maxim Tomato from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
K64 items credits sketch.png|Sketch of a Maxim Tomato along with a [[1-Up]] and an [[Invincible Candy]] from the [[False Ending]] credits of ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
K64 Maxim Tomato model.png|Model from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
K64 items credits illustration.png|Illustration of a Maxim Tomato along with a 1-Up and an Invincible Candy from the true ending credits of ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
KNiDL Maxim Tomato artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
KNiDL Maxim Tomato artwork.jpg|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
Maxim Tomato KAR artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
Maxim Tomato KAR artwork.jpg|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
KSqS Maxim Tomato Artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
KSqS Maxim Tomato Artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
KTD Maxim Tomato artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KTD Maxim Tomato artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' / ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KatRC Maxim Tomato Artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
KatRC Maxim Tomato Artwork.png|''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
KSA Maxim Tomato mini artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
KSA Maxim Tomato mini artwork.png|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
KatFL Maxim Tomato icon.png|Icon from ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''  
KatFL Maxim Tomato icon.png|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' (icon)
KatFL Maxim Tomato figure.png|''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' ([[figure]])
KatFL Cafe Kirby artwork.png|[[Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted!|Café-Staff]] Kirby holding a Maxim Tomato from ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
KatFL Cafe-Staff Kirby figure.png|''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' figure of Café-Staff Kirby holding a Maxim Tomato
KatFL Cafe-Staff Waddle Dee figure.png|''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' figure of Cafe-Staff Waddle Dee with a Maxim Tomato
KatFL Waddle Dee Cafe Help Wanted Kirby artwork.png|Café-Staff Kirby holding a Maxim Tomato from [[Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted!]] in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
KatFL Waddle Dee Cafe Help Wanted Kirby Bandana Dee artwork.png|Café-Staff Kirby holding a Maxim Tomato from Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted! in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
KatFL Waddle Dee Cafe Help Wanted Easy food artwork.png|Easy Gig food from Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted! in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
KatFL Waddle Dee Cafe Help Wanted Hustle food artwork.png|Hustle Gig food from Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted! in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
KatFL Waddle Dee Cafe Help Wanted Frenzy food artwork.png|Frenzy Gig food from Waddle Dee Café: Help Wanted! in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
SSBU Maxim Tomato.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (model)
Maxim Tomato doodle KAaSC.jpg|Doodle drawn by Kirby from ''[[Kirby Art & Style Collection]]''
Maxim Tomato doodle KAaSC.jpg|Doodle drawn by Kirby from ''[[Kirby Art & Style Collection]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Screenshots">
K64 Maxim Tomato.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
KatRC Maxim Tomato.png|''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
KPR M Tomato.png|''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KSA Maxim Tomato.jpg|''Kirby Star Allies''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Sprites"; gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KDL Bag of Magic Food sprite.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
KaTAM Maxim Tomato.png|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
KMA Maxim Tomato sprite.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' [[fruit]]
Keychain MaximTomato.png|[[Keychain]] from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Models">
K64 Maxim Tomato model.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
</gallery>
}}


== Names in other languages ==
== Names in other languages ==
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