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{{Infobox-Enemy
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|image=[[File:Squishy KCC artwork.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:KNiDL Squishy artwork.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Squishy''' from ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|caption=Artwork of '''Squishy''' from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
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|similar=[[Big Squishy]], [[Master Green]], [[Squister]], [[Flotzo]]
|similar=[[Big Squishy]], [[Master Green]], [[Squister]], [[Flotzo]]
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'''Squishy''' is among the oldest and most ubiquitous [[Enemy|enemies]] of the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], making its first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', the first game of the series, and appearing in most main series titles since then. Squishy's classic look is of a white squid with two thin eyes, though in more recent titles, it has gained more distinguishing features, including a cream body color and blue spots on its head. It can operate both on land and in [[Water (environment)|water]], as well as occasionally fly through the air. On land, it usually jumps or waddles about, attempting to collide with [[Kirby]]. In the water, it will swim in bursts, rather than at a continuous pace. It does not yield any [[Copy Ability]] when swallowed.
'''Squishy''' is one of the oldest and most recurring [[Enemy|enemies]] of the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], making its first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', the first game of the series, and appearing in most main series titles since then. Squishy's classic look is of a white squid with two thin eyes, though in more recent titles, it has gained more distinguishing features, including a cream body color and blue spots on its head. It can operate both on land and in [[Water (environment)|water]], as well as occasionally fly through the air. On land, it usually jumps or waddles about, attempting to collide with [[Kirby]]. In the water, it will swim in bursts, rather than at a continuous pace. It does not yield any [[Copy Ability]] when swallowed.


Sometimes, Squishy is replaced by a more formidable enemy that mimics its behavior, called [[Flotzo]]. This is the case in [[Extra Game]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and in [[Revenge of the King]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. In earlier titles, Squishy could be seen swimming in water or flying through the air. Starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', however, these enemies became strictly aquatic swimmers, and are no longer able to fly, instead becoming grounded if found outside of water.
Sometimes, Squishy is replaced by a more formidable enemy that mimics its behavior, called [[Flotzo]]. This is the case in [[Extra Game]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and in [[Revenge of the King]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. In earlier titles, Squishy could be seen swimming in water or flying through the air. Starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', however, these enemies became strictly aquatic swimmers, and are no longer able to fly, instead becoming grounded if found outside of water.
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===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
[[File:KDL Squishy sprite.png]]
[[File:KDL Squishy sprite.png]]
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Squishy is worth 400 points when defeated. In the [[Extra Game]], it is replaced by [[Flotzo]].
Squishy is worth 400 points when defeated. In the [[Extra Game]], it is replaced by [[Flotzo]].


===''Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
===''Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Rainbow Resort Stage 6 screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Kirby leaping past a Squishy in ''Kirby's Adventure''.]]
[[File:KA Rainbow Resort Stage 6 screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Kirby leaping past a Squishy in ''Kirby's Adventure''.]]
[[File:KA Squishy sprite.png]] [[File:KNiDL Squishy sprite.png]]
[[File:KA Squishy sprite.png]] [[File:KNiDL Squishy sprite.png]]
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{{quote|An eight-armed Avalanche for you then, Kirby!|Squishy}}
{{quote|An eight-armed Avalanche for you then, Kirby!|Squishy}}
{{Quote|An eight-tentacled boss who is the master of meddling, Squishy is also quite an accomplished Avalanche player.|''Kirby's Avalanche'' Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 22}}
{{Quote|An eight-tentacled boss who is the master of meddling, Squishy is also quite an accomplished Avalanche player.|''Kirby's Avalanche'' Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 22}}
Squishy appears as the opponent of Stage 5 in this game. It plays by attempting to line up blobs such that they string together in fours, creating chains of eight total. His equivalent in the ''Puyo Puyo'' franchise is Sasori Man.
[[File:KAv Squishy cutscene sprite.png]] Squishy appears as the opponent of Stage 5 in this game. It plays by attempting to line up blobs such that they string together in fours, creating chains of eight total. His equivalent in the ''Puyo Puyo'' franchise is Sasori Man.


===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
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===''Kirby's Block Ball''===
===''Kirby's Block Ball''===
In this title, Squishy appears as a pre-boss enemy in [[Kirby's Block Ball - Stage 2|Stage 2]], and is worth 5000 points when defeated. It is followed by a [[Big Squishy]] boss.
[[File:KBBa Squishy sprite.png]] In this title, Squishy appears as a pre-boss enemy in [[Kirby's Block Ball - Stage 2|Stage 2]], and is worth 5000 points when defeated. It is followed by a [[Big Squishy]] boss.


===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
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===''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Super Famicom)===
In the Super Famicom version of [[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'']], Squishy is briefly seen in the cutscene during King Dedede's defeat. As Dedede is launched out of his castle, Squishy is watching from the ocean, holding a white flag.


===''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''===
===''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''===
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=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
[[File:KRtDL Squishy.jpg|thumb|100px|Squishy in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'']]
[[File:KRtDL Squishy.jpg|thumb|100px|Squishy in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'']]
Squishy makes its first appearance in 3D in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. From this game onward, Squishy returns to having a yellow-ish tint as in ''Kirby's Dream Course'' and ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' and now has blue dots on the top of its head.
Squishy makes its first appearance in 3D in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. From this game onward, Squishy returns to having a yellow-ish tint as in ''Kirby's Dream Course'' and ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' and now has blue dots on the top of its head. In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', Squishy's yellow coloration is more prominent.


In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' Squishy can be found in the following levels and stages:
In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' Squishy can be found in the following levels and stages:
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===''Kirby Star Allies''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Squishy.jpg|100px|thumb|Squishy in ''Kirby Star Allies'']]
[[File:KSA Squishy.jpg|100px|thumb|Squishy in ''Kirby Star Allies'']]
Squishy returns largely unchanged from its ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' appearance
Squishy returns largely unchanged from its ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' appearance. In ''Kirby Star Allies'', Squishy can be found in the following levels and stages:
In ''Kirby Star Allies'' Squishy can be found in the following levels and stages:
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!colspan=4|Squishy locations in ''Kirby Star Allies''  
!colspan=4|Squishy locations in ''Kirby Star Allies''  
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==Role in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-Monster
{{Infobox-Monster
|image=[[File:Anime Squishy.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:Anime Squishy.png|300px]]
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|similar=[[Master Green]], [[Octacon]]
|similar=[[Master Green]], [[Octacon]]
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Squishy appears as a [[monster]] in the episode [[Dedede's Raw Deal]]. Here, it is much larger than its video game counterpart (although it initially appears as a sushi topping). It is sent to attack Kirby after he eats a [[Mint Leaf|sweet potato]], which gives him the hiccups and makes him unable to [[inhale]], and thus unable to fight back properly. Squishy attacks Kirby by grabbing him with its tentacles and throwing him around. It can also shoot balls of lightning at him, which makes it similar to [[Master Green]] in this appearance. Lastly, Squishy has the ability to fly through the air, though this ability is not used until it tries to flee.
Squishy appears as a [[monster]] in the episode [[Dedede's Raw Deal]]. Here, it is much larger than its video game counterpart (although it initially appears in its original design as a sushi topping). It is sent to attack Kirby after he eats a [[Mint Leaf|sweet potato]], which gives him the hiccups and makes him unable to [[inhale]], and thus unable to fight back properly. Squishy attacks Kirby by grabbing him with its tentacles and throwing him around. It can also shoot balls of lightning at him, which makes it similar to [[Master Green]] in this appearance. Lastly, Squishy has the ability to fly through the air, though this ability is not used until it tries to flee.


After Kirby is scared by [[Tiff]] out of his hiccups, he is able to inhale one of these lightning shots to gain the [[Spark]] [[Copy Ability]]. Using this, Kirby deals a rapid volley of electric blasts which defeats Squishy, turning it into many cuts of calamari that rain down onto the ground. In the Japanese version, Squishy is capable of speech, though it mainly just repeats the phrase (translated) "Squid Spark".
After Kirby is scared by [[Tiff]] out of his hiccups, he is able to inhale one of these lightning shots to gain the [[Spark]] [[Copy Ability]]. Using this, Kirby deals a rapid volley of electric blasts which defeats Squishy, turning it into many cuts of calamari that rain down onto the ground. In the Japanese version, Squishy is capable of speech, though it mainly just repeats the phrase (translated) "Squid Spark".
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
KDL Squishy artwork.png|''Kirby's Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Adventure'' artwork
KDL Squishy sketch.png|Original sketch for ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
KDL3 Squishy artwork.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' artwork
KDL Squishy artwork alt.png|''Kirby's Dream Land'' / ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
KNiDL Squishy artwork.jpg|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' artwork
KDL Squishy artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Adventure'' without motion lines
KRTDL Squishy model.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' model
KDL2 Tank concept artwork.png|Concept art for ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' featuring Squishy
Keychain Squishy.png|[[Keychain]] of the ''Kirby Super Star'' sprite from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KDL3 Squishy artwork.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
KPR Squishy Sticker.png|[[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|Sticker]] from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
Squishy KCC artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
KSA Squishy model.png|''Kirby Star Allies'' model
KPR Squishy Sticker.png|[[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|Sticker]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KatFL Squishy figure.png|[[Figure]] from ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
KatFL Squishy figure.png|[[Figure]] from ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
KRtDLD Squishy screenshot.png|Screenshot from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
Kirby no Copy-toru Spark Barrier artwork.jpg|The Spark Barrier card from ''[[Kirby no Copy-toru!]]'', featuring a Squishy judging how Kirby creates electricity next to water
Kirby no Copy-toru Spark Barrier artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Spark Barrier card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!'', having a Squishy judging how Kirby creates electricity next to water.
Kirby Picnic artwork.png|Artwork for the "Kirby Picnic" merchandise series
Kirbys 25th Anniversary artwork.png|Artwork for [[Kirby Anniversary|Kirby's 25th Anniversary]]
Kirbys 25th Anniversary artwork 2.png|Alternate artwork for Kirby's 25th Anniversary
Twitter commemorative - Marine Day 2017.jpg|Illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring two Squishies
Twitter commemorative - Marine Day 2017.jpg|Illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring two Squishies
Twitter commemorative - Jinjitsu.jpg|Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Kirby putting a Squishy in a stew
Twitter commemorative - Jinjitsu.jpg|Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Kirby putting a Squishy in a stew
Twitter commemorative - New Year's Day 2021.jpg|New Year's Day 2021 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Squishy
Twitter commemorative - New Year's Day 2021.jpg|New Year's Day 2021 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Squishy
Fuwafu Wa Collection 2020 Promotional Banner.jpg|Promotional banner for "Hoshi no Kābyi Fuwafu Wa Collection 2020" merchandise series
Fuwafu Wa Collection 2020 Promotional Banner.jpg|Promotional banner for "Hoshi no Kābyi Fuwafu Wa Collection 2020" merchandise series
</gallery>
===Sprites===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KSS Squishy sprite 2.png|Alternate palette from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
KSS Squishy sprite 3.png|Unused palette from ''Kirby Super Star''
Keychain Squishy.png|[[Keychain]] from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
KSSS Ending cutscene 1.png|Squishy in the ending of [[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (SNES)]]
KTD Squishy.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KRtDLD Squishy screenshot.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
</gallery>
===Merchandise===
<gallery>
Kirby Pupupu Seasons Surfing Figure.jpg|"Surfing" figure from the "Kirby Pupupu Seasons" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Kirby Pupupu Seasons Surfing Figure.jpg|"Surfing" figure from the "Kirby Pupupu Seasons" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Kirby Chef Kawasaki Sweets Party Kirby & Squishy Figure.jpg|"Kirby & Squishy" figure from the "Chef Kawasaki's Sweets Party" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Kirby Chef Kawasaki Sweets Party Kirby & Squishy Figure.jpg|"Kirby & Squishy" figure from the "Chef Kawasaki's Sweets Party" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Kirby & Words Swim Figure.jpg|"Swim" figure from the "Kirby & Words" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Kirby & Words Swim Figure.jpg|"Swim" figure from the "Kirby & Words" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Kirby Hanafuda Card Set 5.jpg|Set 5 of the Kirby hanafuda cards, featuring Kirby and Squishy.
Kirby Hanafuda Card Set 5.jpg|Set 5 of the Kirby hanafuda cards, featuring Kirby and Squishy.
Kirby Pukkuri Clear Keychain Saga Mutsugoro.jpg|"Saga / Mutsugoro" keychain from the "Kirby's Dream Land: Pukkuri Keychain" merchandise line
</gallery>
===Other===
<gallery>
KRTDL Squishy model.png|Model from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
KPR Extra Credits picture 10.png|[[Meta Knightmare Returns]] credits picture from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', featuring Meta Knight swimming with a Squishy
KSA Squishy model.png|Model from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
IKT4 Squishy Illustration.png|Squishy in the book ''[[It's Kirby Time: Kirby's Tiny World]]''
IKT6 Squishy Illustration.png|Squishy in the book ''[[It's Kirby Time: A Hug from Kirby]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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