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{{distinguish|[[Ball]], an [[Copy Ability|Ability]] from [[Kirby's Adventure]] and [[Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland|its remake]]|[[Character Ball]]}}
{{Infobox-Copy Ability
{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:Ball Kirby NinDL.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:KNiDL Ball Kirby artwork.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Ball Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''.
|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|lastgame=''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' (2002)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''</small>
|type=Unlimited uses
|type=Unlimited uses
|obtained=[[Bubbles]], [[Paint Roller]]
|obtained=[[Bubbles]]
|obtainedprojectile=[[Paint Roller]]
|power=Rolling around and bouncing
|power=Rolling around and bouncing
|similar=[[Balloon]], [[Hi-Jump]]
}}
}}
{{quote|Change form and Hold the A Button! BOUNCE! BOING! BONK!|''Nightmare in Dream Land'' description}}
{{distinguish|[[Ball]], an [[Copy Ability|Ability]] from [[Kirby's Adventure]] and [[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|its remake]]|[[Kirby Ball]]}}
'''Ball''' is a [[Copy Ability]] recurring throughout the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. By using it, [[Kirby]] can transform into a ball-like form, enabling him to bounce and roll, harming enemies he bounds into. While Kirby possesses the ability, a helmet appears atop his head.
'''Ball''' is a [[Copy Ability]] appearing rarely in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. By using it, [[Kirby]] can transform into a ball-like form, enabling him to bounce and roll, harming enemies he bounds into.


==Game Appearances==
==Moveset==
===''Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
Ball can be a tricky ability to use, as the timing for damaging enemies with it can be rather strict at times. Pressing the '''B''' button transforms Kirby into ball form. From here, he can roll around or bounce when the player holds the '''A''' button. Successive bounces while the button is held can gain considerable height, and Kirby is able to harm enemies when he is sparkling while bouncing. Pressing '''B''' again reverts Kirby to normal.
The ability made its first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and returns in its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. It can be acquired by either inhaling [[Bubbles]] or the various baseballs painted by [[Paint Roller]] during the [[boss]] battle against him. Although Kirby's appearance does not change while in possession of the ability in ''Kirby's Adventure'', he sports a rubber band-like visor in ''Nightmare in Dream Land''.


===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
==Game appearances==
In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse|Canvas Curse]]'', Kirby transforms while pursuing [[Drawcia]], attempting to halt [[Dream Land]] from transforming into a portrait. However, the Ball form in this game is significantly different from the ability seen in other games, as Kirby travels in only one direction, uses the [[Dash Attack]], and can receive other Copy Abilities while retaining the shape of a ball, making it more of an overall form than a traditional ability.
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Yogurt Yard Stage 4 screenshot 04.png|thumb|Kirby making use of the Ball ability in ''Kirby's Adventure''.]]
[[File:KA Ball icon.png|left|32px]]
The ability made its first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and returns in its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. It can be acquired by either inhaling [[Bubbles]] or the various baseballs painted by [[Paint Roller]] during the [[boss]] battle against him. It can also be found in the [[Grape Garden]] [[Museum]]. Although Kirby's appearance does not change while in possession of the ability in ''Kirby's Adventure'', he sports a rubber band-like visor when not in ball form in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Ball Kirby appears as a [[smashwiki:Trophy|trophy]], and is one of the three trophies to depict a copy ability from the games. Its description treats it as the same thing as the [[Kirby Ball]] form.
 
===Similar appearances===
{{Main|Kirby Ball}}
In several games, such as ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'', and ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', Kirby is depicted without limbs in ball form. However, these appearances should not be confused with the Ball ability proper, as Kirby Ball is taken to be default Kirby in these games.
 
==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:KA Box.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''Kirby can roll into a smooth ball! If you hold the A Button, he will jump higher!''
|-
|[[File:KNiDL box artwork.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|''Change form and Hold{{Sic}} the A Button! BOUNCE! BOING! BONK!''
|}
 
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!Image
!Description
!Found in
|-
|[[File:Ball Kirby Melee trophy.png|150px]]
|''When Kirby swallows a ball enemy, he turns into a ball and can bounce off of floors and walls. It's tough to control, but well worth it for the strong attack power it gives Kirby. After his debut in Kirby's Adventure, Ball Kirby has popped up in several more Kirby games, such as Kirby's Pinball Land and Kirby's Block Ball.''
|''Kirby's Adventure'' - 5/93
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork and models===
<gallery>
<gallery>
KAArtBall.png|artwork of Ball Kirby from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KA Ball artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''
SSBM Ball Kirby Trophy model.png|Model used for Ball Kirby's [[smashwiki:Trophy|trophy]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


<br clear=all>
===Sprites===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KA Ball Kirby sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KA Ball icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KNiDL Ball sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
KNiDL Ball icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
</gallery>
 
===Videos===
{{Youtube|I1IopsY5Zl0|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing Ball}}
{{clear}}


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|ruM=Ball
}}
}}
<br clear=all>
 
{{Copy Abilities}}
{{clear}}
{{Navbox-KAdv/NinDL}}
 
[[Category:Copy Abilities]]
{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
{{Navbox-KA/KNiDL}}
 
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]

Latest revision as of 13:09, 22 February 2024

Ball
KNiDL Ball Kirby artwork.png
Artwork of Ball Kirby from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.
Details
First game Kirby's Adventure (1993)
Latest game Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (2002)
Usage type Unlimited uses
Obtained from Bubbles
Obtained by projectiles from Paint Roller
Power(s) Rolling around and bouncing
Similar to Balloon, Hi-Jump
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This article is about Ball, an Ability from Kirby's Adventure and its remake, and should not be confused with Kirby Ball.

Ball is a Copy Ability appearing rarely in the Kirby series. By using it, Kirby can transform into a ball-like form, enabling him to bounce and roll, harming enemies he bounds into.

Moveset[edit]

Ball can be a tricky ability to use, as the timing for damaging enemies with it can be rather strict at times. Pressing the B button transforms Kirby into ball form. From here, he can roll around or bounce when the player holds the A button. Successive bounces while the button is held can gain considerable height, and Kirby is able to harm enemies when he is sparkling while bouncing. Pressing B again reverts Kirby to normal.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]

Kirby making use of the Ball ability in Kirby's Adventure.
KA Ball icon.png

The ability made its first appearance in Kirby's Adventure and returns in its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. It can be acquired by either inhaling Bubbles or the various baseballs painted by Paint Roller during the boss battle against him. It can also be found in the Grape Garden Museum. Although Kirby's appearance does not change while in possession of the ability in Kirby's Adventure, he sports a rubber band-like visor when not in ball form in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Ball Kirby appears as a trophy, and is one of the three trophies to depict a copy ability from the games. Its description treats it as the same thing as the Kirby Ball form.

Similar appearances[edit]

Main article: Kirby Ball

In several games, such as Kirby's Pinball Land, Kirby's Block Ball, and Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby is depicted without limbs in ball form. However, these appearances should not be confused with the Ball ability proper, as Kirby Ball is taken to be default Kirby in these games.

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KA Box.jpg Kirby's Adventure Kirby can roll into a smooth ball! If you hold the A Button, he will jump higher!
KNiDL box artwork.jpg Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Change form and Hold[sic] the A Button! BOUNCE! BOING! BONK!

Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy[edit]

Image Description Found in
Ball Kirby Melee trophy.png When Kirby swallows a ball enemy, he turns into a ball and can bounce off of floors and walls. It's tough to control, but well worth it for the strong attack power it gives Kirby. After his debut in Kirby's Adventure, Ball Kirby has popped up in several more Kirby games, such as Kirby's Pinball Land and Kirby's Block Ball. Kirby's Adventure - 5/93

Gallery[edit]

Artwork and models[edit]

Sprites[edit]

Videos[edit]

Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Ball

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ボール
Bōru
Ball
Dutch Bal Ball
French Balle Ball
German Ball Ball
Italian Palla Ball
Russian Мяч
Myach
Ball
Spanish Pelota Ball