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Beetle
File:TD Beetle.png
Artwork of Beetle Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
First game Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Latest game Kirby Fighters 2
Other game(s) Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Usage type Unlimited use
Obtained from Beetley, Hornhead
Power(s) Gains beetle wings for flight; cuts enemies, ropes and grass with the horn; grabs and throws enemies; pounds stakes with Hardhead Slam.
Helper Beetley
Similar to Sword, Ninja, Suplex;
Wing (flight);
Jet (flight and Rocket Dive)
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A flash of light reflects off its horn as the king of bugs soars through the sky! After charging your enemies to grab them with your horn, you can slam them into the ground!
— Kirby: Triple Deluxe pause caption

Beetle is an ability that gives Kirby the horn and wings of a Japanese rhinoceros beetle. It is unique in the fact that after grabbing enemies, Kirby can still walk and jump, albeit more slowly and less high, respectively. Kirby also only faces one direction when carrying enemies, forcing him to walk backwards when moving in the opposite direction, although this has no effect on anything except the direction enemies are thrown. Another notable thing about this ability, is that it has the ability to pound down stakes with Hardhead Slam. The ability can only be obtained from the the enemy Beetley, and the mid-boss Hornhead. It was introduced in Kirby: Triple Deluxe along with Bell, Circus, Archer, and Hypernova. It later returned in Kirby Battle Royale and Kirby Star Allies after being absent from Kirby: Planet Robobot.

Game appearances

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Kirby gets a cool horn with the new Beetle copy ability. Try using Horn Upper to scoop up enemies or unleash a quick attack with Rocket Horn. The horn can also catch multiple enemies at once and hammer stakes. Inhale enemies like Beetley and Hornhead to try it out!
— Satoshi Ishida, Miiverse post on 05/20/2014 9:20 AM

Beetle debuts in this game, and can be obtained from Beetley or the Mid-Boss Hornhead. It is a versatile ability, granting Kirby the ability to fly with wings, cut Ropes, pound Stakes, and grab enemies with the beetle horn. This makes it handy for solving many puzzles in the game.

Beetle's Moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe 
Skill Button Execution Description
Horn Upper
B
Kirby performs an upper slash with his horn.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
Horn Flurry
B repeatedly
Kirby performs multiple upper slashes after 'Horn Upper',
and then finishes with a powerful upper slash that also hits behind him.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
  • The final slash is called 'Backslash' in the Japanese version.
Rocket Horn
Dash + B
Kirby dashes forward with his horn, grabbing any enemy or Recoil Star on his way.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
  • If this is not followed by 'Rocket Horn Dive', Kirby will end with throwing forward what he has grabbed.
Rocket Horn Dive
↑ during Rocket Horn
During 'Rocket Horn', Kirby flies up to do a loop, dropping what he has grabbed onto the ground.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
  • This is similar to Jet's 'Rocket Dive'.
Spiral Horn
↑ + B
Kirby jumps up and performs spirial slashes with his horn when he's ascending.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
  • This is similar to Yo-Yo's 'Gazer Spiral' and Whip's 'Whip Tornado'.
Hover Wing
A in midair
Kirby flies with his beetle wings.
  • His wings can do damage and cut ropes and grass.
Hardhead Slam
↓ + B in midair
Kirby slams down his horn onto the ground when used in midair.
  • This can pound stakes.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
Catching Horn
Either of ↑→ + B when near an enemy
Kirby grabs an enemy or a Recoil Star nearby with his horn.
Carry Around
Catching Horn + either of ↔
Kirby can walk and jump while carrying what he has grabbed.
Quick Throw
Catching Horn + B
Kirby throws forward what he has grabbed.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
Throw Drop
Catching Horn + ↑ + B
Kirby air drops what he has grabbed.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
  • This is similar to Ninja's 'Air Drop'.
Crown Drop
Catching Horn + ← + B
Kirby backdrops what he has grabbed.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
Slamming Drill
Catching Horn + ↓ + B
Kirby slams down what he has grabbed while spinning like a drill.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe

Beetle appears as one of the selectable Copy Abilities in this title, though access to it requires that the player has StreetPass data for Kirby: Triple Deluxe on the same Nintendo 3DS system. It functions identically to the way it did in the previous game.

Beetle Kirby's Rare Outfit is Hydra, the legendary machine from Kirby Air Ride.

Kirby Battle Royale

Look at that horn on you! The Beetle ability sure looks impressive. Use Rocket Horn to grab foes and Dive to drive them into the ground.
— Knuckle Joe's comment from Kirby Battle Royale

Beetle appears as one of the selectable copy abilities in this spin-off title. It is a starter ability which does not need to be unlocked. The main power of Beetle is its ability to grab other fighters using the Rocket Horn technique, then slamming them into the ground to deal massive damage. This is a good way to intercept other players, and force them to drop any items they may be carrying, as well as moving them forcefully toward or away from certain spots.

Three alternate pieces of Headgear are available for the Beetle ability. These include the "Hornhead Helmet", the "Woodpecker Hat", and the "Hydra Helmet".

Moveset

Beetle's Moveset in Kirby Battle Royale  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Horn Upper
B
Rocket Horn
Hold/release B
Horn Flurry
BB
Dive
After Rocket Horn
Back Slash
BBB
Forward Lunge
Y
Spiral Horn
B during jump
Slamming Drill
Y or B after Forward Lunge

Kirby Star Allies

Beetle returns in this title, once again provided by (and represented by) Beetley. It retains all of its essential moves from Kirby: Triple Deluxe, and gains access to the Friend Throw ability, which it shares with Fighter and Suplex.

Beetle's Moveset in Kirby: Star Allies 
Skill Button Execution Description Damage
(Star Bullet=52)
Horn Upper
B
Kirby performs an upper slash with his horn.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
16
Horn Flurry
B repeatedly
Kirby performs multiple upper slashes after 'Horn Upper',
and then finishes with a powerful upper slash that also hits behind him.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
  • The final slash is called 'Backslash' in the Japanese version.
8
Rocket Horn
Dash + B
Kirby dashes forward with his horn, grabbing any enemy or Recoil Star on his way.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
  • If this is not followed by 'Rocket Horn Dive', Kirby will end with throwing forward what he has grabbed.
24
Rocket Horn Dive
↑ during Rocket Horn
During 'Rocket Horn', Kirby flies up to do a loop, dropping what he has grabbed onto the ground.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
  • This is similar to Jet's 'Rocket Dive'.
24
Spiral Horn
↑ + B
Kirby jumps up and performs spirial slashes with his horn when he's ascending.
  • This can cut ropes and grass.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
  • This is similar to Yo-Yo's 'Gazer Spiral' and Whip's 'Whip Tornado'.
12+12+18
Hover Wing
A in midair
Kirby flies with his beetle wings.
  • His wings can do damage and cut ropes and grass.
8
Hardhead Slam
↓ + B in midair
Kirby slams down his horn onto the ground when used in midair.
  • This can pound stakes.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
24
Catching Horn
Either of ↑→ + B when near an enemy
Kirby grabs an enemy or a Recoil Star nearby with his horn. 48
Carry Around
Catching Horn + either of ↔
Kirby can walk and jump while carrying what he has grabbed. N/A
Quick Throw
Catching Horn + B
Kirby throws forward what he has grabbed.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
60
Throw Drop
Catching Horn + ↑ + B
Kirby air drops what he has grabbed.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
  • This is similar to Ninja's 'Air Drop'.
52
Crown Drop
Catching Horn + ← + B
Kirby backdrops what he has grabbed.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
52
Slamming Drill
Catching Horn + ↓ + B
Kirby slams down what he has grabbed while spinning like a drill.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
52

Kirby Fighters 2

Beetle returns in Kirby Fighters 2, with the same move-set as before. It is unlocked after attaining a Fighters Rank of 11.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Beetle ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset

Beetle move-set in Kirby Fighters 2  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage (unmodified)
Horn Upper
B
Kirby swipes upward in front of him with his horn. 7
Horn Flurry
B repeatedly
Kirby swipes repeatedly upward in front of him with his horn and then finishes with a strong horizontal swipe. 26 (if all hits connect, not including initial Horn Upper)
Rocket Horn
Dash + B

Kirby lunges forward and aims his horn horizontally as it grows very long. If it hits an enemy, they will be caught on the horn. This move can catch up to three foes.

15
Rocket Horn Dive
Dash + B + ↑
During a Rocket Horn attack, Kirby can rise into the air and perform a backward somersault, then piledrive any foe caught on his horn into the ground. 20
16 (taken by different foe if hit by launched foe)
Spiral Horn
↑ + B

Kirby spins his horn around himself horizontally and then rises into the air. Foes caught in the attack will be dragged along with it.

23 (if all hits connect)
Hover Wing
A in midair

Kirby uses his Beetle wings to fly through the air with more efficiency than a standard Hover. Unlike in other games, this move does no damage to opponents.

N/A
Hardhead Slam
↓ + B in midair

Kirby halts in the air for a moment and turns upside-down, then crashes to the ground. Enemies caught in his descent will be knocked away.

24
Catching Horn
Either ↑/→ + B near an enemy

Kirby hoists his foe atop his horn and holds them there. If he does not throw the foe with one of the moves below, the foe will escape after 5 seconds with no damage.

N/A
Carry Around
Catching Horn + either ←/→

While holding an enemy, Kirby can walk either left or right to re-position before throwing. He can also jump, but not very high, and cannot fly either.

N/A
Quick Throw
Catching Horn + B
Kirby tosses his opponent away in a low arc. 20
Throw Drop
Catching Horn + ↑ + B
Kirby rises into the air with his opponent, then drops to the ground, launching the opponent away. 20
Crown Drop
Catching Horn + ← + B
Kirby performs a backward somersault with his opponent, then slams into the ground, launching the opponent away. 20
Slamming Drill
Catching Horn + ↓ + B
Kirby throws his opponent to the ground and drills them with his horn before launching them away. 20

Profiles

Image Game Flavor text
File:TD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby: Triple Deluxe A flash of light reflects off its horn as the king of bugs soars through the sky! After charging your enemies to grab them with your horn, you can slam them into the ground!
File:KBR box art.png Kirby Battle Royale Harness the power of the king of insects to fling and pierce foes!
File:Star Allies Cover.jpg Kirby Star Allies A flash of light reflects off its horn as the king of bugs returns! You can pound stakes with Hardhead Slam and use to gather your friends on your head and fling them into the air!

Trivia

  • Some of Beetle's moves are notably similar to the Suplex and Throw abilities. Also, Suplex is obtained from the mid-boss Bugzzy, who is similar in appearance to Hornhead.
  • This is the fourth ability to give Kirby a unique flying animation. The others are Jet, Wing, and Cupid.
  • The design of the Beetle hat is based on the Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle. It also takes a couple details from feudal samurai armor.
  • Friend Throw's Japanese name, ブンナゲフレンズ, derives from ぶんなげ, the Japanese name of Beetle's 'Quick Throw' attack. This reference is kept in the Chinese version of Kirby Star Allies:
    • Beetle's 'Quick Throw': 力投 (Power Throw)
    • Friend Throw: 力投盟友 (Power Throw Friend)

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ビートル
Bītoru
Beetle
Chinese 独角仙 (chs)
獨角仙 (cht)
dú jiǎo xiān
The Chinese name of Japanese rhinoceros beetle, which literally means "one-horned beetle".
Dutch Kever Beetle
French Scarabée Beetle
German Käfer Beetle
Italian Scarabeo Beetle
Korean 비틀
Biteul
Beetle
Spanish Escarabajo Beetle