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{{ImCap|image=File:KRTDL Fire.png|align=right|size=200px|caption=The [[Fire]] ability, one of the most well-known Copy Abilities and often the first one seen in games it appears in.}} | {{ImCap|image=File:KRTDL Fire.png|align=right|size=200px|caption=The [[Fire]] ability, one of the most well-known Copy Abilities and often the first one seen in games it appears in.}} | ||
[[File:KRtDL Copy Ability.mp3|thumb|right|This familiar sound effect plays when Kirby obtains a Copy Ability (''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' version).]] | [[File:KRtDL Copy Ability.mp3|thumb|right|This familiar sound effect plays when Kirby obtains a Copy Ability (''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' version).]] | ||
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===Standard Copy Abilities=== | ===Standard Copy Abilities=== | ||
Standard Copy Abilities are those which Kirby can get simply by inhaling and swallowing the appropriate enemy. So far, there are | Standard Copy Abilities are those which Kirby can get simply by inhaling and swallowing the appropriate enemy. So far, there are 67 Copy Abilities in the ''Kirby'' series of video games, with 28 being the most abilities that have appeared in a single game (''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''): | ||
{{Ability Chart}} | {{Ability Chart}} | ||
===Combination Copy Abilities=== | ===Combination and enhanced Copy Abilities=== | ||
In addition to standard abilities, some titles allow Kirby to fuse his abilities in various ways, whether that be by pairing abilities with certain allies or objects, combining two attacks together, or directly | In addition to standard abilities, some titles allow Kirby to fuse or enhance his abilities in various ways, whether that be by pairing abilities with certain allies or objects, combining two attacks together, or directly upgrading abilities. The following is a brief overview of each category of combination and/or enhanced abilities, with details on the respective main articles: | ||
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2 | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2 | ||
!colspan=12|Combination Copy Ability categories | !colspan=12|Combination/enhanced Copy Ability categories | ||
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!Type | !Type | ||
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!Notes | !Notes | ||
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|[[Animal Friend]]s | |{{center|[[File:KDL3 Kirby and friends artwork.jpg|75px]]<br>'''[[Animal Friend]]s'''}} | ||
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' | |''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' | ||
|Kirby can pair with one of six different animal buddies to alter the effect of his Copy Ability attacks. Each animal/ability combination is unique, and often resembles other Copy Abilities or attacks not otherwise present in the games alone. Each combination only offers one type of attack, however. | |Kirby can pair with one of six different animal buddies to alter the effect of his Copy Ability attacks. Each animal/ability combination is unique, and often resembles other Copy Abilities or attacks not otherwise present in the games alone. Each combination only offers one type of attack, however. | ||
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|Animal friends are also capable of absorbing copy abilities for Kirby from enemies while he is riding them. | |Animal friends are also capable of absorbing copy abilities for Kirby from enemies while he is riding them. | ||
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|[[Wheelie Rider]] | |{{center|[[File:KSSU Wheelie Rider Kirby artwork.jpg|75px]]<br>'''[[Wheelie Rider]]'''}} | ||
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' & ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' | |''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' & ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' | ||
|When Kirby has a [[Wheelie]] [[Helper]] on his team, he can hop onto the Wheelie to form this combination ability, similar to a [[Piggyback]] in more recent games. Using this power allows Kirby to ride much faster than he could with the [[Wheel]] ability on its own. | |When Kirby has a [[Wheelie]] [[Helper]] on his team, he can hop onto the Wheelie to form this combination ability, similar to a [[Piggyback]] in more recent games. Using this power allows Kirby to ride much faster than he could with the [[Wheel]] ability on its own. | ||
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|Kirby is able to keep his current Copy Ability when mounting Wheelie, though he cannot use it until getting off again. | |Kirby is able to keep his current Copy Ability when mounting Wheelie, though he cannot use it until getting off again. | ||
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|[[Kirby_64: The Crystal Shards#Power Combos|Power Combo]] | |{{center|[[File:Burn-Stone K64 artwork.png|75px]]<br>'''[[Kirby_64: The Crystal Shards#Power Combos|Power Combo]]'''}} | ||
|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' | |''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' | ||
|Exclusively in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', Kirby is able to combine two [[Ability Star]]s together to form a [[Power Combo]]. This creates an all-new ability that combines elements from the two base abilities into a single attack. Some of the combinations are more powerful than others, and some create quite odd results. | |Exclusively in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', Kirby is able to combine two [[Ability Star]]s together to form a [[Power Combo]]. This creates an all-new ability that combines elements from the two base abilities into a single attack. Some of the combinations are more powerful than others, and some create quite odd results. | ||
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|Some of these abilities would return, at least in form, in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. | |Some of these abilities would return, at least in form, in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. | ||
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|[[Bubble (container)|Bubbled essence fusion]] | |{{center|[[File:KSqS Ability Scroll artwork.jpg|75px]]<br>'''[[Ability Scroll]]s'''}} | ||
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' | |||
|In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Kirby can find scrolls which grant new moves or properties to his existing Copy Abilities, making them more effective. | |||
|Firing three arrows with [[Cupid]], recovering [[Health|HP]] with [[Sleep]], turning into a ball with [[Metal]], etc. | |||
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|{{center|[[File:Fire Sword Icon KSqS.png]]<br>'''[[Bubble (container)|Bubbled essence fusion]]'''}} | |||
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' | |''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' | ||
|In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Kirby can gain the ability to fuse certain abilities together once he obtains the appropriate [[Ability Scroll]]s. He can do this by combining two compatible [[Copy Essence]]s together in the [[Copy Palette]]. | |In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Kirby can gain the ability to fuse certain abilities together once he obtains the appropriate [[Ability Scroll]]s. He can do this by combining two compatible [[Copy Essence]]s together in the [[Copy Palette]]. | ||
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|Only a small handful of abilities could be combined in this manner. | |Only a small handful of abilities could be combined in this manner. | ||
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|[[Robobot Armor|Robobot Armor modes]] | |{{center|[[File:KPR Robobot artwork.png|75px]]<br>'''[[Robobot Armor|Robobot Armor modes]]'''}} | ||
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | |''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | ||
|In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Kirby gains access to the Robobot Armor, a powerful robotic suit which Kirby pilots to dispose of large threats on his adventure. The Robobot Armor is compatible with certain Copy Abilities, and can absorb them from enemies to gain new attacks and functions. Unlike Kirby, however, only some abilities are compatible. | |In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Kirby gains access to the Robobot Armor, a powerful robotic suit which Kirby pilots to dispose of large threats on his adventure. The Robobot Armor is compatible with certain Copy Abilities, and can absorb them from enemies to gain new attacks and functions. Unlike Kirby, however, only some abilities are compatible. | ||
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|Much like Wheelie Rider, Kirby's currently equipped ability does not affect the Robobot Armor, and Kirby does not lose his ability when using it. | |Much like Wheelie Rider, Kirby's currently equipped ability does not affect the Robobot Armor, and Kirby does not lose his ability when using it. | ||
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|[[Friend Ability|Friend Abilities]] | |{{center|[[File:Sizzle Sword Art.png|75px]]<br>'''[[Friend Ability|Friend Abilities]]'''}} | ||
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' | |''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' | ||
|In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Kirby and his [[Helper|allies]] can combine their attacks together to create new combination moves. There are two distinct forms this can take; [[Power Effect]]s and Friend Attacks. The former adds a permanent elemental boost to a weapon, and the latter acts as a one-time special move that will need to be repeated to use again. | |In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Kirby and his [[Helper|allies]] can combine their attacks together to create new combination moves. There are two distinct forms this can take; [[Power Effect]]s and Friend Attacks. The former adds a permanent elemental boost to a weapon, and the latter acts as a one-time special move that will need to be repeated to use again. | ||
|[[Sizzle]], [[Bluster]], [[Icicle Lance]], [[Still Life]], [[Geokinesis]], [[Fatal Chorus]], etc. | |[[Sizzle]], [[Bluster]], [[Icicle Lance]], [[Still Life]], [[Geokinesis]], [[Fatal Chorus]], etc. | ||
|Power Effects are similar to the fusion abilities in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', and Friend Attacks are similar to the Power Combos in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. | |Power Effects are similar to the fusion abilities in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', and Friend Attacks are similar to the Power Combos in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. | ||
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|{{center|[[File:KatFL Chakram Cutter Kirby artwork.png|75px]]<br>'''[[Evolved Copy Ability|Evolved Copy Abilities]]'''}} | |||
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' | |||
|In ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', Kirby can find [[Blueprint]]s and take them to [[Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop]] to have his Copy Abilities "evolved", making them more powerful and giving them new properties (as well as giving them a new look). These various forms can be swapped between, and also individually powered-up. | |||
|[[Chakram Cutter]], [[Dragon Fire]], [[Noble Ranger]], [[Deep Sleep]], etc. | |||
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===Special abilities and Last Battle Abilities=== | ===Special abilities and Last Battle Abilities=== | ||
The following are special attacks and forms which are not obtained from inhaling enemies, but are still | The following are special attacks and forms which are not obtained from inhaling enemies, but are still sometimes treated like Copy Abilities. These abilities are often used in the final boss fight(s) (see [[Last Battle Ability]]) or at special points in stages. | ||
{{Special Ability Chart}} | {{Special Ability Chart}} | ||
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**'''[[Doctor Healmore]]''' | **'''[[Doctor Healmore]]''' | ||
**'''[[Beam Mage]]''' | **'''[[Beam Mage]]''' | ||
*'''[[Copy Food]]''' - Kirby obtains abilities in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' through Copy Food given from [[Food Box|Food Boxes]]. When used, in addition to gaining an ability for a limited time, Kirby takes the form of a food representing the ability. | |||
*'''Block''' - This Copy Ability was planned for inclusion in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', but was cut out of the final game. It looks similar to the [[Triple Star]] ability. | *'''Block''' - This Copy Ability was planned for inclusion in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', but was cut out of the final game. It looks similar to the [[Triple Star]] ability. | ||
==Copy Ability utilities== | ==Copy Ability utilities== | ||
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 or puzzles. The following table | 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 or puzzles. The following table shows various obstacles and which Copy Abilities can be used to clear them in the main series: | ||
{| style="border: 3px solid #FFAAAA; {{round}};background: #FFFFFF" cellspacing="2" | {| style="border: 3px solid #FFAAAA; {{round}};background: #FFFFFF" cellspacing="2" | ||
! width="250px" | Can break [[ | ! width="250px" | Can break [[metal block]]s | ||
! width="250px" | Can pound [[Stake]]s | ! width="250px" | Can pound [[Stake]]s | ||
! width="250px" | Can break [[Ice Block]]s and light [[Fuse]]s | ! width="250px" | Can break [[Ice Block]]s and light [[Fuse]]s | ||
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*[[Fighter]]<sup>[D]</sup> | *[[Fighter]]<sup>[D]</sup> | ||
*[[Fire]] | *[[Fire]] | ||
*[[Hammer]] | *[[Hammer]]<sup>[I]</sup> | ||
*[[Jet]] | *[[Jet]] | ||
*[[Laser]] | *[[Laser]] | ||
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*[[Ice]]<sup>[F]</sup> | *[[Ice]]<sup>[F]</sup> | ||
*[[Jet]] | *[[Jet]] | ||
*[[Needle]]<sup>[H]</sup> | |||
*[[Ninja]] | *[[Ninja]] | ||
*[[Parasol]]<sup>[F]</sup> | *[[Parasol]]<sup>[F]</sup> | ||
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<sup>[B]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''.<br> | <sup>[B]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''.<br> | ||
<sup>[C]</sup> Can only light Fuses prior to ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and cannot break Ice Blocks onward.<br> | <sup>[C]</sup> Can only light Fuses prior to ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and cannot break Ice Blocks onward.<br> | ||
<sup>[D]</sup> Only from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' onward.<br> | <sup>[D]</sup> Only from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' onward.<br> | ||
<sup>[E]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''.<br> | <sup>[E]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''.<br> | ||
<sup>[F]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]] and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' onward.<br> | <sup>[F]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]] and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' onward.<br> | ||
<sup>[G]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.<br> | <sup>[G]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.<br> | ||
<sup>[H]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.<br> | <sup>[H]</sup> Only in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.<br> | ||
<sup>[I]</sup> Cannot light Fuses in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' or [[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|its remake]].<br> | |||
This chart does not account for more specific scenarios, [[Power Combo]] fusions, [[Friend Ability|Friend Abilities]] or any other non-standard Copy Ability.</small> | This chart does not account for more specific scenarios, [[Power Combo]] fusions, [[Friend Ability|Friend Abilities]] or any other non-standard Copy Ability.</small> | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
{{main|Copy Ability/Super Smash Bros.}} | {{main|Copy Ability/Super Smash Bros.}} | ||
In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Kirby is able to copy the neutral special move of any other character and use it against them (with only some moves differing in function based on circumstance). | In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Kirby is able to copy the neutral special move of any other character and use it against them (with only some moves differing in function based on circumstance). There are a total of 91 unique abilities that Kirby can utilize in the series when he copies an opponent, though only a maximum of 89 can be used in a single game (''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' being that game). Like in the ''Kirby'' series, Kirby gains a costume based on the character inhaled. Kirby can discard abilities by [[smashwiki:Taunt|taunting]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*As of ''Kirby | *As of ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', the abilities with the most appearances are [[Parasol]] and [[Cutter]], with 18 each. | ||
**However, if [[Sword Hero]] is counted as a [[Sword]] appearance, then it has the most, at | **However, if [[Sword Hero]] is counted as a [[Sword]] appearance, then it has the most, at 19. | ||
* | *Of the abilities that have shown up more than once in the series, the ability that has waited the longest between formal appearances is [[Burning]], which had a 17 year gap between its appearances in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|es=Habilidad de copia<br> | |es=Habilidad de copia<br>Habilidad copiada | ||
|esM=Copy ability<br>Copied skill | |esM=Copy ability<br>Copied skill | ||
|fr=Pouvoir | |fr=Pouvoir | ||
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|nl=Kopieervaardigheid | |nl=Kopieervaardigheid | ||
|nlM=Copy ability | |nlM=Copy ability | ||
|de=Spezial-Power | |de=Spezial-Power<ref name=DeTD>[https://www.nintendo.de/Spiele/Nintendo-3DS-Spiele/Kirby-Triple-Deluxe-855023.html Nintendo Germany - ''Kirby Triple Deluxe'']</ref><ref name=DePR>[https://www.nintendo.de/Spiele/Nintendo-3DS-Spiele/Kirby-Planet-Robobot-1091342.html Nintendo Germany - ''Kirby Planet Robobot'']</ref><ref name=DeFL>[https://www.nintendo.de/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-Spiele/Kirby-und-das-vergessene-Land-2045110.html#_bersicht Nintendo Germany - ''Kirby und das vergessene Land'']</ref> <br> Kopierfähigkeit<ref name=DeRtDL>[https://www.nintendo.de/Spiele/Wii/Kirby-s-Adventure-Wii-281606.html Nintendo Germany - ''Kirby's Adventure Wii'']</ref><ref name=DeTD/><ref name=DePR/> <br> Spezial-Fähigkeit<ref name=DePR/> <br> Spezialfähigkeit<ref name=DePR/> | ||
|deM=Special Power | |deM=Special-Power <br> Copy ability <br> Special-Ability <br> Special ability | ||
|it=Abilità di copia | |it=Abilità di copia | ||
|itM=Copy ability | |itM=Copy ability | ||
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|pt=Habilidade de cópia<ref name=Pt>[https://www.nintendo.pt/Jogos/Nintendo-3DS/Kirby-Battle-Royale-1264661.html#Habilidades Nintendo Portugal - ''Kirby Battle Royale'']</ref> | |pt=Habilidade de cópia<ref name=Pt>[https://www.nintendo.pt/Jogos/Nintendo-3DS/Kirby-Battle-Royale-1264661.html#Habilidades Nintendo Portugal - ''Kirby Battle Royale'']</ref> | ||
Habilidade<ref name=Pt/> | Habilidade<ref name=Pt/> | ||
|ptM=Copy ability | |ptM=Copy ability<br>Ability | ||
Ability | |ko=카피 능력 | ||
|koR=Kapi Neungnyeok | |||
|koM=Copy Ability | |||
}} | }} | ||
