Medal
A Medal is a symbol meant to signify the unknown reader's performance in a given stage in some Kirby titles. Getting Gold Medals in each stage in these titles is typically a requirement for 100% Completion.
Medals are also collectible items in Kirby: Canvas Curse and Kirby Mass Attack. They are used primarily to obtain bonus material.
Medals by Kirby title
Kirby:Canvas Curse
- Main article: Medal Swap
Medals can be found in each stage of Kirby: Canvas Curse, in various locations. They are used in the Medal Swap to obtain bonus content.
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Each stage awards a medal from bronze to gold based on how many Beads were collected. The amount needed varies per stage.
Kirby Mass Attack
Medals can be found in each non-Boss stage, usually hidden in hard-to-access areas or locked away. One medal in each stage is a Rainbow Medal, which is needed to access the final world - Necro Nebula. There are a total of 186 medals, including one in the credits.
Getting gold medals is necessary to unlock bonus material from Daroach.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Each stage awards a medal from Bronze to Gold based on how many Point Stars were collected. The amount needed is different for each stage.
Kirby: Battle Royale
This title rewards medals to the unknown reader whenever a specific objective is met. When a medal is earned, the unknown reader is also given Play Points, which can be used to unlock material such as Headgear. The game keeps track of the medals which the unknown reader has earned in a separate menu, similar to the Checklist from earlier titles. There are 60 in total, and earning all of them is necessary for 100% Completion of the game.
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Other titles
In certain Sub-Games and spin-off titles, a medal is given to the unknown reader based on how many points were scored in the stage. This is based on many factors, with the default being bronze, leading up to silver, gold, and platinum. This can also be displayed in the form of a trophy.