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[[File:K64 Blowfish Sprite.png]] '''Blowfish''' is a green, aquatic foe found in abundance on | [[File:K64 Blowfish Sprite.png]] '''Blowfish''' is a green, aquatic foe exclusively found in abundance on [[Aqua Star]] in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', swimming about the shallow waters. Unlike its real life counterpart, this fish will explode if [[Kirby]] comes too close, and in the situation that Kirby inhales and swallows this enemy before it has the chance to blow up, he will gain the [[Bomb]] ability. | ||
In [[Aqua Star - Stage 4|Stage 4 of]] [[Aqua Star]], a large Blowfish appears as a [[Mid-Boss]]. Unlike smaller Blowfish, this enemy does not explode, and instead simply swims around in a circle, hurting Kirby on contact. It can be defeated after repeated attacks. | In [[Aqua Star - Stage 4|Stage 4 of]] [[Aqua Star]], a large Blowfish appears as a [[Mid-Boss]]. Unlike smaller Blowfish, this enemy does not explode, and instead simply swims around in a circle, hurting Kirby on contact. It can be defeated after repeated attacks. | ||
== Locations == | ==Locations== | ||
Blowfish can be found in the following levels and stages: | Blowfish can be found in the following levels and stages: | ||
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K64 Aqua Star Stage 4 screenshot 10.png|Battling Big Blowfish in [[Aqua Star - Stage 4]] | K64 Aqua Star Stage 4 screenshot 10.png|Battling Big Blowfish in [[Aqua Star - Stage 4]] | ||
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== Trivia == | |||
*When preparing to explode, Blowfish reveals red-colored spikes on its body. This references how its real-world counterpart is covered in spikes that only extend when it puffs up. | |||
== Names in other languages == | == Names in other languages == | ||
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|jaR=Gyodon | |jaR=Gyodon | ||
|jaM=Portmanteau of「魚」(''gyo'', fish) and「どん」(''don'', | |jaM=Portmanteau of「魚」(''gyo'', "fish" in the on'yomi reading) and「どん」(''don'', onomatopoeia for an explosion) | ||
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[[Category:Creatures that yield Bomb when swallowed]] | [[Category:Creatures that yield Bomb when swallowed]] | ||
[[Category:Aquatic enemies]] | [[Category:Aquatic enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]] | [[Category:Enemies in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]] | ||
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Blowfish is a green, aquatic foe exclusively found in abundance on Aqua Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, swimming about the shallow waters. Unlike its real life counterpart, this fish will explode if Kirby comes too close, and in the situation that Kirby inhales and swallows this enemy before it has the chance to blow up, he will gain the Bomb ability.
In Stage 4 of Aqua Star, a large Blowfish appears as a Mid-Boss. Unlike smaller Blowfish, this enemy does not explode, and instead simply swims around in a circle, hurting Kirby on contact. It can be defeated after repeated attacks.
Locations[edit]
Blowfish can be found in the following levels and stages:
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| Stage | Pop Star | Rock Star | Aqua Star | Neo Star | Shiver Star | Ripple Star | Dark Star |
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| Stage 4 | N/A |
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Blowfish also makes an appearance during the boss fight against Acro.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork from one of the Japanese guidebooks for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Artwork from one of the Japanese guidebooks for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
A Blowfish about to explode
Screenshot of the Big Blowfish mid-boss
Battling Big Blowfish in Aqua Star - Stage 4
Trivia[edit]
- When preparing to explode, Blowfish reveals red-colored spikes on its body. This references how its real-world counterpart is covered in spikes that only extend when it puffs up.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ギョドン Gyodon |
Portmanteau of「魚」(gyo, "fish" in the on'yomi reading) and「どん」(don, onomatopoeia for an explosion) |
