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'''Scarfy''' is an orange, floating catlike creature who is one of [[Kirby]]'s oldest and most ubiquitous [[enemy|enemies]] in the series, first appearing in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' and being present in all of the main-series titles since then, as well as several spin-offs. He can be found floating in their sporting an innocent-looking Kirby-like face and bright open smile. However, if Kirby tries to [[inhale]] him or otherwise get him mad, Scarfy turns into a hideous cycloptic demon with sharp fangs in a gaping jaw and a duller brown coloration, known as '''Angry Scarfy''',<ref name="ssbu">''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''</ref>, and chases him down until Scarfy is defeated, explodes, or returns to normal.  

Throughout the series, Scarfy can take on a number of different behavior patterns, but his most common strategy is to hover in place, only chasing Kirby if he tries to inhale him or otherwise attacks him. 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, he will typically 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]]''. Otherwise, Scarfy cannot provide an ability, because he cannot be inhaled.

[[File:KNiDL Ice Cream Island Stage 4.png|thumb|250px|Kirby safefly disposing of several Scarfies using the [[Mike]] ability in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'']]

Scarfy appears as a common enemy in ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'', worth 600 points when defeated. He also drops a Crash item when defeated.

[[File:KDL3SprScarfy.png]] In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', Scarfy bears a light pink coloration not unlike his original design, but retains the bright cheeks from ''Kirby Super Star''. His transformed form also possesses a more pinkish or red shape than in other appearances of the enemy. Scarfy usually behaves 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.

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[[File:KEY Furniture Scarfy Doll.jpg|thumb|100px|The Scarfy [[Furniture]] piece in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''.]]

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 Scarfy. These Scarfies lie in wait in various places that contain [[key]]s, 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 ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', Scarfy can be found in the following levels and stages:

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In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', Hunter Scarfy can be found in the following levels and stages:

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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]].

[[File:KPR Access Ark Stage 7 5.png|thumb|250px|Kirby being pursued my many things, including three cyborg Scarfies, in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'']]

Scarfy appears as a common enemy in ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''. He retains his look and behavior from main series games, and as such, can only be defeated using [[Star Bullet]]s. In ambush scenarios, if Scarfy is left on the field without the means to defeat him, he will eventually vanish. Defeating a Scarfy confers 100 base points.

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|''"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.

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