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'''Dark Matter''' is one of the primary antagonists of the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], making major appearances in two games to date, namely ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. It also makes a minor appearance as the final boss of [[Kirby Quest]], a [[Sub-Game]] of ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''. This Dark Matter appears to be a single high-ranking member of [[Dark Matter (cloud)|a greater species]], but it still defers to its master, [[Zero]].

 

Dark Matter has two primary forms. Its most common form is that of a shadowy sphere encircled by small orange or purple balls, and sporting a single eye (referred to as '''Real Dark Matter'''). Its other form is a disguise known as '''Dark Matter Blade''', which gives it a somewhat humanoid appearance with spiky hair, armor, and a cape, as well as a visor with a single eye.

Little is known about Dark Matter's motives, other than its desire to turn every planet into a dark world where it can thrive. It is capable of possessing other life forms and making them bend to its will, an ability that it frequently takes advantage of to possess [[Kirby|Kirby's]] friends and rivals (notably [[King Dedede]]), often forcing them to fight him. While being possessed by Dark Matter, some creatures obtain enhanced and sometimes bizarre abilities. It can also control [[Dark Matter (cloud)|dark clouds]] that serve the same purpose on a larger scale, doing so in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.

|A painting of it appears in [[Adeleine]]'s fight.

|A clone of Dark Matter is fought as a boss. Also appears as two rare [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|stickers]].

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Dark Matter (referred to here as '''!?''' in the game's [[False Ending]]) debuted in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''. Here, it tried to take over Dream Land by breaking the rainbow bridges between the [[Rainbow Islands]] and possessing some of its [[Boss|citizens]]. It can only be fought in this game if Kirby has collected all [[Rainbow Drop]]s. Otherwise, defeating King Dedede will end the game and lead to the False Ending.

In this game, it first appears in the Dark Matter Blade form. Once this form is defeated, it emerges as its true form, Real Dark Matter, and both combatants begin free-falling. Kirby must defeat Real Dark Matter before reaching the ground, or else he will lose a life. After Dark Matter is defeated, Dream Land goes back to normal.

This book was not officially published by Nintendo, so it is not necessarily considered [[canon]]. However, the January 2019 issue of ''Nintendo DREAM'' affirms that, at least in-house, the [[HAL Laboratory]] developers considered this to be Dark Matter's backstory.<ref>{{quote|最初に登場したダークマターには、友達が欲しくてちょっと寂しがりやなのでは…という設定も『星のカービィ2』開発当時の社内にあったようですので、今回のフレンズとハートの物語と親和性があるのではとも考えましたが、さすがにダークマターには今はまだ悪役を貫いてほしく (It seems that, when Dark Matter first appeared in Kirby's Dream Land 2, the developers had the idea that he was lonely and wanted to have friends. I thought that this could tie into this game's themes of "friends" and "hearts", but I'd of course prefer for Dark Matter to remain a villain for now.)|''Nintendo DREAM'', January 2019}}</ref>

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After being defeated in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', Dark Matter once again tries to take over Dream Land alongside [[Zero]], this time using a [[Dark Matter (cloud)|dark cloud]]. The official Japanese guide confirms that this Dark Matter is the same entity from the previous game.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=前作でカービィに倒されたゼロの手下。今度は親分といっしょにやってくる。 (Zero's servant, who was defeated by Kirby in the previous game. This time, he brought his master.)|book=Kirby's Dream Land 3 Official Nintendo Guidebook|publisher=Nintendo|page=8}}</ref> It can only be fought in this game if Kirby has collected all [[Heart Star]]s. After being defeated, the people possessed celebrate together. Otherwise, defeating King Dedede will end the game and lead to the False Ending.

Dark Matter is faced as the first opponent in [[Hyper Zone]]. It fights similarly to its second form in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', using dark lasers and projectiles consisting of its orange orbs to attack. However, its attack patterns are less aggressive and there is no time limit. After being defeated, [[Zero]] appears immediately after as the true final boss of the game.

While Dark Matter does not directly appear in this title, instead being replaced by the [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter cloud]], its "Real Dark Matter" form appears as a painting that [[Adeleine]] creates during her boss fight.

In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', Dark Matter in its real form appears as a painting in [[Paint Panic]]. Notably, it is depicted here with a light blue iris, as opposed to orange or dark brown in most appearances.

Additionally, Dark Matter was originally set to appear as a [[Kirby Ball|ball character]], along with other [[boss]]es from previous games, like [[Lololo & Lalala]], [[Zero]], and [[Nightmare|Nightmare's Power Orb]]. However, the idea was scrapped, and it doesn't appear in the final game.<ref>''[[20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia]]'', page 125''</ref>

In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Dark Matter Blade appears in a [[Graphic]] featuring various final bosses. Notably, the artwork used in it is brand new.

[[Sprite]] art of Dark Matter Blade from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' and Real Dark Matter from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' are present as rare [[keychain]]s for the player to collect.

Dark Matter appears as two [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|stickers]] using its artwork from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' and ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''. A [[Dark Matter Clone|clone made in its likeness]] also appears, being summoned by [[Star Dream]] to test [[Meta Knight]].

Dark Matter makes a cameo in ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' and in ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', where a set of Dark Matter-themed weapon (Dark Matter Blade) and armor (Dark Matter Gear) for the [[Sword Hero]] role is sold in [[Magolor's Shoppe]]. The sword is covered with a purple aura, the armor resembles the appearance of the dark swordsman (complete with flowing "hair" and a living single eye), and the shield resembles its true form.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Dark Matter appears as a ★★★★ primary [[smashwiki:spirit|spirit]] in its Blade form. Its type is attack, and it possesses 3 support slots. It has level 1 stats of 2,159 attack and 1,876 defense, along with 5,398 attack and 4,691 defense when leveled up to level 99. It can be obtained either by battling it in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]], battling it in the [[smashwiki:Spirit Board|Spirit Board]], or purchasing it from the [[smashwiki:Shop|Shop]].

|caption=Dark Matter as it appears in [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]].

While not appearing in the [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|anime itself]], Dark Matter makes a brief appearance in the [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]] as one of the enemies which Kirby must battle, taking on its appearance from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. It is quickly dispatched using the [[Ice]] ability.

*[[Dark Matter (cloud)]] - A cloudy mass of Dark Matter beings that is controlled by Dark Matter, Zero, and 0².

Dark Matter has various boss battle themes for its different forms.

*Its themes from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' have been remixed in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (for [[Dark Matter Clone]]) and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (for [[Rick & Kine & Coo]] vs [[Morpho Knight]]).

*Its theme from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' has been remixed in ''Kirby Star Allies'' (for [[Gooey]] vs Morpho Knight).

*In ''[[Bulbapedia:Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon|Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon]]'', the final boss, [[Bulbapedia:Dark Matter|Dark Matter]], shares similar qualities with Dark Matter from the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], such as having the same name in English, French, Spanish and Japanese, being a main antagonist, and having the ability to control the minds of other characters.

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KDL2 Dark Matter ball artwork.jpg|Artwork of Real Dark Matter in its typical ball form in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''

Bad Boss Brothers.png|Dark Matter cameos in the "Bad Boss Brothers" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' in its blade form

KDB Pixel Dark Matter character treat.png|Pixel Dark Matter [[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', using its sprite from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''

KDB Pixel Dark Matter KDL3 character treat.png|Pixel Dark Matter Character Treat from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'', using its sprite from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''

KRtDLD Dark Matter Clone Mask Icon.png|[[Dress-Up Mask]] of Dark Matter Clone from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''

Dedede Directory 35 - Dark Matter.jpg|Dedede Directory about Dark Matter

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