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'''Scarfy''' is a common and recurring enemy in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], being found in nearly every game. It resembles a usually orange, floating catlike head with pointed ears, two small, black eyes, bright cheeks and a mouth. It typically transforms into a brown, cycloptic version of itself with sharp teeth when angered, known as '''Angry Scarfy'''<ref name="ssbu">''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''</ref>. Throughout the series, Scarfy can take on a number of different behavior patterns, but its most common strategy is to hover in place, only chasing Kirby if he tries to inhale it or otherwise attacks it. Some may only transform when Kirby or another character is holding a carry item such as a [[key]] (these are called '''Hunter Scarfies'''), while others may turn hostile when Kirby passes by them. Others still may turn hostile immediately. When Scarfy turns angry, it will chase Kirby down for several moments before slowing down and detonating in an explosion. This explosive nature is likely the reason why Scarfy grants the [[Crash]] Copy Ability when scanned using [[Copy]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.

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Scarfies debut in the first installment of the series, ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', where their official artwork shows them to be a pinkish hue and possess red cheeks. Here, they are encountered only in [[Bubbly Clouds]] and the section of [[Mt. Dedede]] devoted to it. Scarfies slowly float up and down in one place until [[Kirby]] attempts to inhale them, at which point they transform into their cycloptic form and begin to chase him and eventually explode. Defeating them likewise causes them to detonate, harming Kirby if he gets caught in their blast. Many Scarfies are initially hidden, but quickly fly into view once Kirby gets near them.

Scarfies reappear in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. Although the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] game portrays them in the same way as the previous game, including using the same artwork, its [[Game Boy Advance]] remake makes use of the enemy's more recent, orange design.

Here, Scarfies act very similarly to their original appearance. Scarfies that are initially exposed are much more frequent in these games, while those that are hidden usually move onto the same height as Kirby when they reveal themselves. Due to the introduction of [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]], they can often be destroyed without being given the chance to transform. Unlike in the previous game, they do not create a harmful explosion when beaten, simply popping like most other enemies instead.

Scarfy can be found in the following levels and stages:

Scarfy appears in the lowermost board of [[Kracko Land]]. Here, it must be bumped into six times (for 450 points each bump) to result in it splitting into three smaller Scarfies. From here, if Kirby bumps into one of the small Scarfies, he will briefly take its place (and earn 120 points) before the other two push him away. If Kirby had taken the place of the top Scarfy, he will be pushed up into the middle board.

[[File:KDL2 Scarfy sprite.png]] Scarfies return in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', using the same sprite as in the first game and lacking official artwork. They first appear in [[Big Forest]] and behave identically to their original incarnation, apart from the fact that they always appear in plain view. When Kirby destroys a Scarfy, he is awarded 1000 points, the third highest amount of points he can receive from any enemy in the game.

One particular Scarfy found in the first stage of Big Forest acts as a [[Mid-Boss]], although it possesses the same behavior as a regular Scarfy and can be defeated in the same way. It guards a [[bag]] containing [[Coo]]; once the Scarfy is destroyed, the owl is freed.

Scarfy can be found in the following levels and stages:

Scarfy appears as a common enemy in this game, worth 600 points when defeated. It drops a Crash item.

In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]], Scarfies are found in various stages, retaining their behavior from before. Due to the introduction of a health point system for enemies, not every attack defeats them instantly anymore. Any attack that fails to destroy a Scarfy (including certain Copy Abilities, exhaling air at it and simply touching it) instead angers it, causing it to transform and chase Kirby.

These games also include a rarer variety of Scarfy, which assumes its alternate look and follows Kirby whenever he turns his back to it, but stops and turns back into its initial form when he faces it, in a similar manner as the [[mariowiki:Boo|Boo]] enemies of the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (series)|Mario]]'' series.

Scarfy can be found in the following places in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'':

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[[File:KDL3SprScarfy.png]] In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', Scarfies bear a light pink coloration not unlike their original design, but retain the bright cheeks from ''Kirby Super Star''. Their transformed form also possesses a more pinkish or red shape than in other appearances of the enemy. Scarfies usually behave the same in this game as in its predecessor, but a few specimens found mainly in later levels slowly follow Kirby instead of remaining in one place, even without being angered.

Apart from their immunity to be inhaled, Scarfies are vulnerable to any attack and do not create a harmful explosion upon their destruction. Although it is possible to harm a Scarfy without immediately beating it by jumping into it from below, this does not cause it to transform. Unlike Kirby, [[Rick]] is able to eat Scarfies without causing them to transform.

[[File:K64 Scarfy Sprite.png]] In ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', Scarfies revert to their orange design, but still turn red rather than brown when angered. In this game, they are first encountered in the first stage of [[Rock Star]] and act differently from most of their other appearances; like certain Scarfies in ''Kirby Super Star'', they remain still when Kirby is looking at them, but transform into their angry form and follow Kirby while his back is turned to them. After following the pink hero for a while, they explode, causing damage to him if he is in their blast radius.

As in their other appearances, Scarfies cannot be inhaled; trying to do so causes them to permanently become mad, no matter whether or not Kirby is facing them. Like other enemies in the game that do not yield a Copy Ability, Scarfies do not respawn once destroyed.

Scarfy can be found in the following levels and stages:

Scarfy makes an appearance in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' as a common enemy on [[Air Ride]] courses. It hovers in place minding its own business unless Kirby tries to inhale it, at which point it will turn angry and chase him down. It can otherwise by defeated with any other attack.

[[File:KNiDL Scarfy sprite.png]] As ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' take many of its graphics directly from ''Nightmare in Dream Land'', Scarfies are likewise depicted in the same way in these games. Although they behave just like their appearance in ''Kirby's Adventure'', the presence of a health system makes it possible to harm a ''Scarfy'' without defeating it; like in ''Kirby Super Star'', doing so causes it to transform. As the Scarfies in these games have the same amount of health as a [[Waddle Dee]], however, most attacks destroy them instantly.

When possessed by [[Ghost]] Kirby, Scarfy can be made to turn angry when B is pressed, though this only makes it move faster, and it reverts after a few seconds. It can attack only by collision.

Scarfy does not appear as an enemy in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''. However, it does appear as one of the drawings in the [[Paint Panic]] boss game.

Scarfy appears in yarn form in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''. Its behavior is largely the same as before, turning angry instead of being defeated when Kirby attempts to capture one with his [[Yarn Whip]]. Despite this, Scarfy can be easily defeated using a [[yarn ball]] or with the [[Weight]] transformation.

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Scarfy once again appears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. They come in two primary varieties, differentiated by their color. The regular orange ones behave as they have for the series up to this point. The red ones, however, are a new type known as Hunter Scarfies. These Scarfies lie in wait in various places that contain Keys, and are passive until Kirby or one of his friends picks the key up. They then turn hostile and chase that Key holder with surprising speed, giving up the chase only if the key is dropped or used. In this case, their actions resemble [[mariowiki:Phanto|Phanto]]s from the ''Mario'' series.

In ''{{KRtDL KAW}}'' Scarfy can be found in the following levels and stages:

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In ''{{KRtDL KAW}}'' Hunter Scarfy can be found in the following levels and stages:

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Scarfy appears as a regular enemy in the [[New Challenge Stages]], looking and behaving the same way it did in ''{{KRtDL KAW}}''.

Scarfies and their hunter variant return in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', with their form and function identical to their appearance in ''{{KRtDL KAW}}''.

In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' Scarfy can be found in the following levels and stages. Hunter Scarfy is only found in stage 2 of [[Royal Road]].

In ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'', Scarfy can be found hovering in place on various courses. [[King Dedede]] will need to maneuver past them as he bounces past.

Scarfy appears in this installment, along with some cybernetic varieties. It acts similarly to how it did in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.

Scarfy appears as a common enemy in ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''. It retains its look and behavior from main series games, and as such, can only be defeated using [[Star Bullet]]s. Defeating a Scarfy confers 100 base points.

Scarfies return in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', acting the same as they did before. Unlike most enemies, Scarfies cannot be sucked into the [[Friend Super-Vac]] or the Black Hole of [[Marx]] and [[Magolor]]. The Black Hole will damage them instead.

Scarfy returns as an enemy in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.

|''"He looks almost as cute as Kirby himself, lazily floating in the air... but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. If you try to inhale him, Scarfy will instantly turn into a terrifying, one-eyed monster before ruthlessly chasing you down and exploding! In [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Return to Dream Land]], some kinds of Scarfy only chase you if you're holding a [[key]]."''

|''"He looks almost as cute as Kirby himself, lazily floating in the air... but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Try to inhale him, and Scarfy will instantly turn into a terrifying one-eyed monster, ruthlessly chase you down and explode! In [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Kirby's Adventure Wii]], some kinds of Scarfy only chase you if you're holding a [[key]]."''

*Since Scarfies are catlike creatures, they appear along with other catlike characters in the [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1098784952529780737 Japanese Cat Day illustration] on the official Twitter.

 

KDL Scarfy artwork.png|''Kirby's Dream Land''

KSS Scarfy Spirit artwork.png|''Kirby Super Star''

KNiDL Scarfy artwork.jpg|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''

KAR Scarfy Artwork.jpg|''Kirby Air Ride''

Angry Scarfy Spirit.png|Angry Scarfy from ''Kirby Air Ride''

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