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Perhaps one of the most well-known Copy Abilities and often the first seen in games it appears in, the Beam ability.

Copy Abilities are enhancements Kirby is able to obtain in many of his games, normally by inhaling and swallowing enemies (or in the case of Kirby's Dream Course and Canvas Curse, simply hitting them), activating Copy Essence Deluxes, or touching Copy Essences. Copy Abilities are a defining aspect of the Kirby franchise, but do not appear in the first game, Kirby's Epic Yarn, or Kirby Mass Attack and are also absent from some of its non-platforming Template:Installments. The ability gained will match that of the enemy or item swallowed. For example, if Kirby swallows Sir Kibble, then he gains the Cutter Copy Ability and, depending on the game, may assume a similar appearance to the foe.

While Copy Abilities enable Kirby to use a range of new skills, most of them deprive him of his inhaling power. Kirby usually loses the ability he possesses when he takes damage and is also able to discard it at any time if the unknown reader presses a specific button. Both of these normally result in the ability's bouncing away in form of a star, which can be inhaled and swallowed to regain it. Some abilities (usually the most powerful ones) may be limited in duration or number of uses or are only available during certain parts of a game, disappearing once they have been used up or Kirby leaves the section they are restricted to.

In some games, Kirby can utiliTemplate:Ze Copy Abilities in special ways, such as combining them with Animal Friends or with one another to create new powers or creating a helper based on the ability, which assists him in battle.

Lists of Copy Abilities

The following tables list every Copy Ability featured in games in the Kirby series.

Standard Copy Abilities

This table does not include abilities from the Dark Matter Trilogy. See the table below for those.

Ability Appearance First game Latest game Other games Total appearances Primary provider(s) Description Notes
Animal
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Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Squeak Squad 1 Gaw Gaw Kirby gains the ability to dig through soft ground and attack with sharp claws.
Archer
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot 4 Spynum Kirby gains a bow and arrow, and can fire with pinpoint accuracy.
Artist
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Kirby Star Allies Kirby Fighters 2 2 Vividria Kirby gains a paintbrush and can attack using artistic implements and living paintings. He can also paint food for his friends. Artist has an attack that, when used, causes Kirby to lose this ability. Not to be confused with Paint.
Backdrop
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land 2 Bugzzy Kirby gains the ability to grab opponents and slam them to the ground in various ways. This ability functions very similarly to Suplex. In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, it uses a headband identical to Fighter's original headband.
Ball
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land 2 Bubbles Kirby gains the ability to bounce around at high velocity, defeating foes he crashes into. This list does not count Kirby's ball-like appearance which appears in certain spin-off titles.
Balloon
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Kirby: Canvas Curse Kirby: Canvas Curse 1 Bloon Kirby inflates like a balloon, and is able to float gently through the air.
Beam
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 14 Waddle Doo Kirby gains the power to shoot energy attacks in a whip or as orbs. Also appears as Beam Mage in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash. (not counted toward total)
Beetle
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies 5 Beetley Kirby gains a beetle horn and wings, and can fight enemies with powerful horn lunges and swipes.
Bell
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby Fighters Deluxe 3 Ringle Kirby gains two bells which he can use to whack enemies and create sound-based attacks.
Bomb
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Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 15 Poppy Bros. Jr. Kirby gains the ability to toss bombs at his opponents. The hat for Bomb Kirby changed to its modern incarnation in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Prior to that, the hat was a blue cap similar to the Sword hat.
Bubble
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Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Squeak Squad 1 Bubble Head Kirby gains a bubble wand which blows a cone of magic bubbles that capture enemies and turn them into usable objects.
Burning
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Dream Buffet Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Block Ball, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse 10 Flamer Kirby combusts into a fireball and flies forward for a short period, defeating foes he hits. Also referred to as Fireball, Flame, and Burn.
Not to be confused with Fire.
Circus
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot 2 Clown Acrobot Kirby gains access to a bunch of moves reminiscent of clowns and circus performances.
Cleaning
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Kirby's Dream Land 3 Kirby Star Allies 2 Broom Hatter, Keke Kirby uses a broom to sweep enemies and clutter away. He gains a number of other powers when paired with his Animal Friends. Also referred to as Clean and Broom.
Cook
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Kirby Super Star Kirby Star Allies Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby Super Star Ultra 4 Chef Kawasaki Kirby pulls out a large soup pot and cooks his enemies, turning them into food. This is a single-use ability. Also referred to as Chef. This ability is used as Kirby's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Copy
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Kirby Super Star Kirby Super Star Ultra 2 Tac Kirby is able to "scan" an enemy and copy its essence to gain a new ability. The ability is replaced by whichever new ability is acquired.
Crash
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 12 Bomber, Searches Kirby charges up and releases a massive explosion that defeats all enemies on screen and deals large damage to bosses. This is a single-use ability.
Cupid
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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Squeak Squad 2 Cupie Kirby hovers around on angelic wings and can fire arrows at short distance.
Cutter
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 18 Sir Kibble Kirby gains the ability to toss razor-sharp boomerangs at his foes. This and Parasol are the most prevalent Copy Abilities in the series as of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Doctor
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Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Battle Royale 2 Chemitory Kirby can use several attacks based on doctor implements and medicine. Also appears as Doctor Healmore in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash. (not counted toward total)
Drill
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby's Dream Buffet 2 Digguh Kirby gains the ability to tunnel through the ground and attack foes with his drill helmet.
ESP
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Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Star Allies 2 NESP Kirby can attack his foes using psychokinetic energy and teleport at will. ESP Kirby's hat is a deliberate reference to Ness from Earthbound.
Festival
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Kirby Star Allies Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 2 Don Puffle Kirby initiates a dance which turns all nearby enemies into food and Point Stars. This is a single-use ability.
Fighter
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Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 13 Knuckle Joe Kirby gains access to a large array of martial arts-based moves.
Fire
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 13 Hot Head, Burning Leo Kirby gains the ability to breathe fire and perform other fiery attacks. Not to be confused with Burning.
Freeze
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Canvas Curse Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride 5 Chilly Kirby can conjure a frigid aura around himself to freeze enemies solid. Not to be confused with Ice.
Ghost
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Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Squeak Squad 1 Tedhaun Kirby can possess common enemies and control them to a degree. Ghost Kirby has appeared in other games, but not as a copy ability.
Hammer
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 15 Bonkers Kirby can whack his opponents using a powerful wooden mallet. Also appears as Hammer Lord in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash. (not counted toward total)
Hi-Jump
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Buffet 7 Starman Kirby can make huge leaps to soar into the air and defeat enemies.
Ice
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 16 Chilly, Pengy Kirby can breathe a cone of ice to freeze his enemies and perform other icy attacks. Not to be confused with Freeze.
Jet
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Kirby's Dream Buffet Kirby's Dream Buffet 1 Jiggly Jelly Copy Food Kirby turns into amorphous gelatin and can phase through breakable objects as well as many enemy attacks.
Jet
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Kirby Super Star Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Super Star Ultra 3 Capsule J series of enemies Kirby gains the ability to fly and tackle opponents at high speeds using a jet engine.
Laser
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror 4 Laser Ball Kirby can fire lasers which ricochet off slopes.
Leaf
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot 4 Leafan Kirby can attack using flurries of razor-sharp leaves.
Light
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land 2 Cool Spook Kirby can use this ability to light up dark places. This is a single-use ability and cannot be used to battle enemies. This is one of the few abilities that never received a hat or other appearance alteration.
Magic
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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Squeak Squad 2 Boxy Kirby can attack using magician's implements. He can also trigger a powerful roulette which uses up the ability when activated.
Mecha
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 1 Armoroid Kirby gains a pair of robotic jet boosters, gloves, and a visor, and can attack his foes using powerful electric and explosive attacks. This and Sand are the first abilities to be introduced in a remake of a previous game.
Metal
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Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Squeak Squad 1 Metalun Kirby transforms into solid metal, becoming almost invincible, but moving much more slowly than usual.
Mike
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies 10 Walky Kirby can shout into a microphone to defeat enemies. He can use this ability only three times before losing it.
Mini
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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby & The Amazing Mirror 1 Minny Kirby becomes tiny, able to fit through small spaces, but is unable to fight.
Mirror
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Kirby Super Star Kirby Battle Royale (DLC) Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby: Planet Robobot 4 Simirror Kirby can attack using mirror images of himself and can reflect projectiles. Mirror gained a new look in Kirby: Planet Robobot, with the older hat resembling the Beam hat.
Missile
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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Canvas Curse 2 Bang-Bang Kirby can transform into a fast-flying missile which can travel in any direction and explode when hitting an object.
Needle
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Block Ball, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby's Dream Buffet 14 Needlous Kirby can shoot out spikes from his body which defeat enemies that get too close.
Ninja
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Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 11 Bio Spark, Moonja Kirby gains access to a large number of ninja skills and weapons. The hat for this ability changed to its modern look in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Previously, it was a red cap with a blue ponytail attached.
Paint
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Kirby Super Star Kirby Super Star Ultra 2 Chameleo Arm Kirby can splatter paint during some boss fights to deal small damage and cause an additional effect based on the boss. This is a single-use ability. Not to be confused with Artist.
Parasol
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 18 Parasol Waddle Dee Kirby can attack his enemies with a parasol and float gently downward in the air. This and Cutter are the most prevalent Copy Abilities in the series as of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Plasma
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Kirby Super Star Kirby Star Allies Kirby Air Ride, Kirby Super Star Ultra 4 Plasma Wisp, Plugg Kirby can charge up waves of static electricity and fire them at opponents. Not to be confused with Spark.
Poison
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Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby: Planet Robobot 1 Venog Kirby attacks his foes with deadly toxins.
Ranger
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby and the Forgotten Land 1 Bernard Kirby gains a small blunderbuss which he can use to fire stars at his foes.
Sand
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 1 Sandran Kirby gains a sandy headdress that allows him to conjure sandstorms, hide in sand piles, and create sandy fists or sandcastles to defeat enemies. This and Mecha are the first abilities to be introduced in a remake of a previous game.
Sleep
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale (DLC), Kirby Star Allies, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 14 Noddy Kirby falls asleep, causing the player to lose control of him for a moment. Sleep gains a proper fighting moveset in Kirby Battle Royale, exclusive to that game. In earlier games, Kirby's sleep cap was green.
Smash
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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages) 3 Master Hand Kirby gains access to several of his moves from the Super Smash Bros. series. Also referred to as Smash.
Spark
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Block Ball, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot 15 Sparky Kirby can create an electric field around himself, defeating enemies who get too close. Not to be confused with Plasma.
Spear
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Battle Royale 4 Lanzer Kirby gains a spear which he can use to battle enemies at range with. Spear appears with Bandana Waddle Dee in Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but not as a copy ability.
Spider
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Kirby Star Allies Kirby Star Allies 1 Como Kirby can throw webs to trap his opponents.
Staff
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Kirby Star Allies Kirby Fighters 2 2 Jammerjab Kirby gains an extendable red quarterstaff which he can use to battle enemies at a distance.
Stone
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Block Ball, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby's Dream Buffet 17 Rocky Kirby transforms into a stone and falls to the ground, becoming impervious to most forms of damage. He cannot move on his own while in stone form, but can slide down slopes. The modern hat first appeared in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. In older titles, the Stone hat resembles the classic Ninja hat somewhat.
Suplex
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Kirby Super Star Kirby Star Allies Kirby Super Star Ultra 3 Bugzzy Kirby attacks his opponents with various wrestling moves. This ability is an upgraded version of Backdrop. Older hats share the same blue headband with Throw.
Sword
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2, Kirby and the Forgotten Land 17 Blade Knight Kirby gains a sword to battle his opponents with. Also appears as Sword Hero in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash (not counted toward total). Sword Kirby's hat is a deliberate reference to Link from The Legend of Zelda.
Throw
KSqS Throw Kirby Artwork.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror 4 Phan Phan Kirby can grab opponents at a distance with his inhale, then toss them hard in a straight line. Throw Kirby's blue headband is identical to the early Suplex headband.
Tornado
KRtDLD Tornado.png
Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby's Dream Buffet 12 Twister Kirby can spin rapidly through the air in a small tornado and defeat enemies he hits.
UFO
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad 6 UFO Kirby transforms into a flying saucer and can attack using various beam-like weapons. In earlier titles, Kirby would lose this ability after leaving the stage he is in.
Water
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 4 Driblee, Water Galbo Kirby can attack his opponents using water globs, waves, and sprays.
Wheel
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Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Dream Buffet Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby Super Star, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot 12 Wheelie Kirby transforms into a wheel and can roll very quickly along the ground, defeating enemies he runs over.
Whip
KRtDLD Whip.png
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby Battle Royale, Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2 9 Wester, Whippy Kirby gains a whip which he can use to attack enemies and grab items at a distance.
Wing
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Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby Air Ride, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages), Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Star Allies 8 Birdon Kirby gains a set of wings which he can use to fly quickly, attack with feathers, and divebomb opponents.
Wrestler
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Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby Fighters 2 1 N/A Kirby gains access to several powerful grappling and fighting techniques. This ability functions similarly to Backdrop, Suplex and Fighter. It is also the only ability with no provider, enemy or otherwise.
Yo-Yo
KSA Yo-Yo Kirby Artwork.png
Kirby Super Star Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby Star Allies 4 Gim Kirby gains a yo-yo which he can attack enemies with using stylish moves.


Fusion Copy Abilities

Template:Ability Fusion Chart

Super Abilities

With one exception, these abilities appear only in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Template:Super Ability Chart

Robobot Armor Modes

Robobot Armor Modes  
Ability Image
Normal File:Robobot Normal.jpg
Beam File:Robobot Beam Mode.jpg
Bomb File:Robobot Bomb Mode.jpg
Cutter File:Robobot Cutter Mode.jpg
ESP File:Robobot ESP Mode.jpg
Fire File:Robobot Fire Mode.jpg
Ice File:Robobot Ice Mode.jpg
Jet File:Robobot Jet Mode.jpg
Mike File:Robobot Mike Mode.jpg
Parasol File:Robobot Parasol Mode.jpg
Spark File:Robobot Spark Mode.jpg
Stone File:Robobot Stone Mode.jpg
Sword File:Robobot Sword Mode.jpg
Wheel File:Robobot Wheel Mode.jpg
Halberd File:Halberd Mode.jpg

Team Kirby Clash (Deluxe) Roles

Roles in Team Kirby Clash (Deluxe)  
Ability Image Based on
Sword Hero File:Sword Hero Still.jpg Sword
Hammer Lord File:Hammer Lord Still.jpg Hammer
Doctor Healmore File:Doctor Healmore Still.jpg Doctor
Beam Mage File:Beam Mage Still.jpg Beam

Copy Ability Utility

While each ability is unique in its own right, there are multiple abilities which can be used for the same sort of task in-game. A few abilities are multi-purpose, able to clear many different types of hazards. Aside from dealing damage to enemies, the following table will show various obstacles and which abilities can be used to clear them in the main series:

Can break Metal Blocks Can pound Posts Can break Ice Blocks and light Fuses Can cool down Fire Blocks Can cut String Platforms Can clear away foliage Can strike objects through walls Can electrify Wires Can light up dark places Can be used underwater

This chart does not account for more specific scenarios, Power Combo fusions, Friend Abilities or any other non-standard Copy Ability.

Non-Series Copy Abilities

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These Copy Abilities are from games and other media that Kirby has appeared in, but which may not be considered as an actual Kirby game.

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Super Smash Bros. series

Copied Special Moves in the Super Smash Bros. series  
Ability Appearance First Appearance Latest Appearance Obtained from Description
Fireball File:Kirby Mario Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Mario this Ability enables Kirby to shoot Fireballs from his hands that bounce along the ground
Giant Punch File:Kirby Donkey Kong Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Donkey Kong Kirby charges up a punch and can release it at any time
Boomerang http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kirby_link_ssb.jpg Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. Link Kirby throws a boomerang that can be angled
Charge Shot http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:KirbyHatSamus.png Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Samus Kirby charges an energy ball with his hands, and can release it at any time
Egg Lay http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:KirbyHatYoshi.png Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Yoshi Kirby eats the opponent and lays them encased in an egg, trapping them for a while
Blaster File:Kirby Fox Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Fox Kirby shoots a laser gun that fires rapidly but deals no recoil
Thunder Jolt http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kpika.jpg Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Pikachu Kirby shoots Electricity out in front of him that jumps across the stage and can follow walls
Green Fireball http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kluigi.jpg Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Luigi Kirby shoots a green fireball from his hands, the Green Fireball Ability however, unlike the Fireball Ability, can float above the ground
Falcon Punch File:Kirby Captain Falcon Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Captain Falcon Kirby unleashes a massive Punch which is covered by a burning aura shaped like a falcon, but is slow to start
PK Fire http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kirby_ness_ssb.jpg Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. Ness Kirby shoots a bolt in front of him that erupts into a pillar of fire if it hits an opponent
Pound Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. Jigglypuff Kirby does a punch-slap that has deceptive range and halts his momentum in the air
Fire Breath File:Kirby Bowser Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Bowser Kirby can breathe fire, but the range decreases if used too long
Megavitamin File:Kirby Dr Mario Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Dr. Mario similar to the Fireball Ability, however instead of shooting Fireballs Kirby shoots Megavitamins
Falco Blaster File:Kirby Falco Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Falco similar to the Blaster Ability, however this one fires slower and deals recoil, though is slightly faster if shot in mid-air
Warlock Punch File:Kirby Ganondorf Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Ganondorf Kirby unleashes a punch surrounded by Dark Magic that deals huge damage but is really slow
Ice Shot http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kpopo.jpg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Brawl Ice Climbers Kirby shoots a tiny iceberg out in front of him that slides across the stage
Shield Breaker http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Marthkirby.jpg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Marth Kirby is able to break through enemy shields by charging his copy of the Falchion in a straight lunge
Shadow Ball http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Mewtwo_Kirby.png Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Mewtwo Kirby charges a ball of energy and can release it at any time, causing big recoil if used in the air
Chef http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:G%26wkirby.jpg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Mr. Game & Watch Kirby pulls out a frying pan and throws two-dimensional food from it at opponents
Toad http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:KirbyHatPeach.png Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Peach Kirby pulls out Toad to defend him, who shoots spores at any point-blank attackers
Tiny Thunder Jolt http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Pichu_Kirby.png Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Melee Pichu similar to Thunder Jolt, however Kirby hurts himself each time he uses this ability
Flare Blade http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Roy_Kirby.png Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Roy Kirby charges magical flames onto his copy of the Sword of Seals, however if he charges it for too long he can hurt himself
Needle Storm http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Ksheik.jpg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Sheik Kirby throws Needles at his opponents to interrupt them
Fire Bow http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Young_Link_Kirby.png Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Melee Young Link Similar to Kirbys Archer Ability, however this one fires burning arrows (mainly cosmetic)
Nayru's Love http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kzelda.jpg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Zelda Kirby summons a crystal energy shield around him for a couple seconds, dealing damage point-blank and reflecting projectiles
Rollout File:Kirby Jigglypuff Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Jigglypuff Kirby rolls into a ball and rolls forward at high speeds, reckless use can cause him to fly off the stage and self-destruct
Bow/Hero's Bow http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Klink2.jpg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Link similar to Kirby's Archer Ability, but only fires arrows in front of him
PK Flash http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kness.jpg Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Ness Kirby can fire a ball of light at his opponents, which then explodes soon after
Peanut Popgun File:Kirby Diddy Kong Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Diddy Kong Kirby fires peanuts from a wooden gun, this move can backfire and stall Kirby if charged too long
Eruption File:Kirby Ike Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Ike Kirby strikes the ground with a copy of the sword Ragnell, creating fire where it lands that can hit above Kirby as well, it damages him if charged too long
Inhale File:Kirby King Dedede Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS King Dedede Kirby sucks in his opponents and spits them out; more powerful than his regular Inhale, but cannot Copy with it
Aura Sphere http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Klucario.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Lucario similar to Shadow Ball, however Kirby instead makes a ball of Aura that causes no recoil
PK Freeze http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Klucas.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Lucas Kirby fires a spark of Ice at opponents that detonates at will, it is able to freeze them for a few seconds if it bursts on them
Mach Tornado http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Meta_Knight_copy_ability.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Meta Knight Kirby spins around causing a tornado that can catch enemies, similar to Tornado
Pikmin Pluck/Pikmin Throw http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kolimar.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Captain Olimar Kirby plucks and throws Pikmin, who immediately die after being utilized (rather sad)
Palutena's Bow http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kpit.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Pit similar to the Archer Ability, however this fires an arrow of pure light that can be guided after firing
Water Gun http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Ksquirtle.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. Brawl Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle) Kirby shoots a large amount of Water out at opponents
Bullet Seed http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kbulbasaur.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. Brawl Pokémon Trainer (Ivysaur) Kirby Shoots seeds out at his opponents
Flamethrower File:Kirby Charizard Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Pokémon Trainer (Charizard (Brawl Only)), Charizard Similar to Fire Breath
Robo Beam http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kr.o.b.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS R.O.B. with this ability Kirby can fire lasers out of his eyes at various levels of charge that can ricochet off the ground; almost identical to the Laser ability
Hand Grenade http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:SNAAAAAAAKE!.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. Brawl Snake Kirby can throw grenades
Homing Attack http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Ksonic.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Sonic Kirby jumps up in the air, curls up into a ball and flies as fast as he can at opponents
Chomp http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Fatmankirby.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Wario Kirby Bites his opponents, holding them in place and chomping to deal damage
Wolf Blaster http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kwolf.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. Brawl Wolf similar to the Blaster Ability, however this one fires slower and deals recoil with each shot
Paralyzer http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Kirbyzss.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Zero Suit Samus similar to the Blaster Ability, however this Ability can stun opponents for a few seconds
Toon Hero's Bow http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Ktoonlink.jpg Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Toon Link Similar to the Archer Ability, though only fires straight forward; arrows are slower but last longer than when copying Link's bow
Water Shuriken File:Kirby Greninja Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Greninja Kirby throws Shurikens made of water at opponents, at full charge they can carry opponents away
Straight Lunge http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/045/6/9/little_mac_and_kirby_by_artedenacho-d76fm1b.png Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Little Mac Kirby charges up a punch, when he unleashes it the punch carries him across the stage, dealing massive damage if charged long enough, but also leaving him vulnerable
Lady Shield Breaker http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:KirbyHatLucina.png Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Lucina same as the Shield Breaker Ability, however this breaks shields with the side of the sword instead of the tip
Metal Blade http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/13/135592/2962294-8383490629-13275.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Mega Man Kirby throws Saw Blades at his opponents, he can throw them in any direction
Charge Blast File:Kirby Gunner Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Mii Gunner similar to the Charge Shot Ability, except the ball of energy is a different color
Gale Strike http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Mii_Swordfighter_SSB4.png Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Mii Swordfighter similar to the Sword Ability, except Kirby spins around then slashes causing a Tornado to come from the Sword
Shot Put File:Kirby Brawler Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Mii Brawler Kirby Throws a large Metal Ball into the air
Bonus Fruit http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Pac-Man_Image_5.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Pac-Man Kirby cycles through the Bonus Fruit from Pac-Man to throw at opponents, with different damage outputs and trajectories
Autoreticle http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:SSB4_Palutena_Screen-7.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Palutena Kirby can lock onto opponents and fires laser blasts at them, which fire toward the enemy's last position
Thunder http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:KirbyHatRobin.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Robin Kirby shoots magical lightning out of his hands, with four different levels of power; Kirby loses this ability if used too much
Luma Shot http://i.imgur.com/vfsnkiu.png Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Rosalina Kirby throws a Luma from Super Mario Galaxy at opponents, which immediately vanishes after it hits
Pocket http://i42.tinypic.com/2v81ukk.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Villager Kirby can take any projectile attack thrown at him and hold onto it and throw it back at opponents later
Sun Salutation http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/340/4/3/wii_fit_trainer_kirby_by_lunarhalo24-d6x0jc9.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Wii Fit Trainer Kirby absorbs energy from the sun as a ball, he can then launch it at opponents at any time, if it is fully charged when shot Kirby is slightly healed
Monado Arts http://www.ssbwiki.com/File:Shulk_SSB4.png Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Shulk Kirby wields the Monado Blade, allowing him to switch between 5 different styles of fighting, known as the Monado Arts (Kirby doesn't actually swing the blade)
Clown Cannon File:Kirby Bowser Jr Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Bowser Jr. the Clown Car's Cannon extends from Kirby's mouth and fires cannonballs
Silver Bow File:Kirby Dark Pit Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Dark Pit similar to the Archer Ability; the arrow can be guided after firing, but not as much as Palutena's Bow
Trick Shot File:Kirby Duck Hunt Wii U.jpeg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Duck Hunt Dog Kirby kicks a can out on the stage, then an unseen Zapper wielder shoots it, to varying effects
Hadoken Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Ryu Kirby fires a blast of energy from his fists, which travels slowly across the screen. A different type of blast is produced with differing inputs for the move. This ability is similar to (and possibly inspired) the Force Blast move from the Fighter ability.
Blade Beam File:Kirby Cloud Wii U.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Cloud Kirby takes out a (smaller) copy of the Buster Sword and uses it to shoot a straight horizontal Final Cutter-like beam that travels a fair distance and can hit one target. The beam is slightly weaker if used in midair.
Dragon Fang Shot File:Kirby Corrin Wii U.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Corrin Kirby's hand becomes a gaping dragon jaw which shoots out a ball of stunning water, which can travel a fair distance and be charged for greater effect. The dragon fang hand can also be used to bite nearby opponents.
Bullet Climax File:Kirby Bayonetta Wii U.jpg Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Bayonetta Kirby pulls out two copies of the Love is Blue handguns and fires them from either his hands or feet in an upward diagonal motion. The bullets can rack up a fair amount of damage and interrupt foes.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Dutch Kopieervaardigheid Copy ability
French Pouvoir Ability
German Spezial-Power Special Power
Italian Abilità di copia Copy ability
Russian Способность
Sposobnost'
Ability
Spanish Habilidad de copia Copy ability


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