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|image=[[File:KSA Daroach Artwork.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:KSA Daroach Artwork.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Daroach''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Daroach''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
|game1=''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''  (2006)
|game1=''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''  (2006)
|lastgame=''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' (2019, cameo)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, reference)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|game=<small>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|cameo=<small>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
|cameo=<small>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''<br>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small>
|similar= [[Squeaks]]
|similar=[[Squeaks]]
|theme music=[[File:Squeak Squad Appears! KSqS.mp3]]
|theme music=[[File:Squeak Squad Appears! KSqS.mp3]]
|description=Clip of "[[Squeak Squad Appears!]]", which, while considered the theme for the [[Squeaks]] as a whole, is most closely associated with Daroach
|description=Clip of "[[Squeak Squad Appears!]]", which, while considered the theme for the [[Squeaks]] as a whole, is most closely associated with Daroach
}}
}}
{{quote|<big>"Those bejeweled hearts will be mine!"</big><br>The famous thief from [[Kirby: Squeak Squad]] heard tales of [[Jamba Heart|dark, gem-shaped hearts]] and set out to find them. Such seemingly wicked treasures are certainly worthy of his talents!|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star Daroach Enter the Space Thieves]] Pause Screen description in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
{{quote|<big>"Those bejeweled hearts will be mine!"</big><br>The famous thief from Kirby: Squeak Squad heard tales of dark, gem-shaped hearts and set out to find them. Such seemingly wicked treasures are certainly worthy of his talents!|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star Daroach Enter the Space Thieves]] Pause Screen description in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
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'''Daroach''' is a mouse-like caped thief and magician who serves as the mysterious leader of the [[Squeaks]] and a recurring character in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. He first appears as the secondary antagonist of ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', where he earns [[Kirby]]'s ire by stealing his [[Strawberry Shortcake]], though the two later make amends after the defeat of the main villain, [[Dark Nebula]]. Daroach would later appear as an ally in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', where he helps the Kirbys by giving them hints to find the [[Medal]]s, and would appear again as a playable [[Dream Friend]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
'''Daroach''' is a mouse-like caped thief and magician who serves as the mysterious leader of the [[Squeaks]] and a recurring character in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. He first appears as the secondary antagonist of ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', where he earns [[Kirby]]'s ire by stealing a chest which Kirby believes to contain his missing [[Strawberry Shortcake]]. After Kirby defeats [[Dark Nebula]], who was actually sealed in the chest, the misunderstanding is cleared up and the two make amends. Daroach would later appear as an ally in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', where he helps the Kirbys by giving them hints to find the [[Medal]]s, and would appear again as a playable [[Dream Friend]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.


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|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Cameo
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Keychain]].
|Appears as a [[Keychain]].
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|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Cameo
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|Sticker]].
|Appears as a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|Sticker]].
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|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|Cameo
|Reference
|One of the Headgears is based of him.
|One of the Headgears for the [[Whip]] ability is based on him.
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|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Playable character
|Playable character
|Appears as a [[Dream Friend]].
|Appears as a [[Dream Friend]].
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|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]].
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|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a costume for Whip Kirby.
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|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Referenced by a costume and color for Kirby. Also appears as a [[Character Treat]].
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| ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
| Reference
| Appears as a golden statue in [[Merry Magoland]] as a reward for completing 60 Missions, and his likeness appears in the form of a [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]].
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!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a sticker.
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
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===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
Daroach makes his first appearance in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', though he has no direct dialogue, instead being described in cut-scenes and appearing in-game in a few places. He is first seen in stage 2 of [[Prism Plains]], where he directs the Squeaks to chase after Kirby after he picks up his first [[Treasure Chest]]. Daroach also appears briefly at the start of the boss fights with [[Mecha-Kracko]] and [[Yadgaine]], specifically ordering these bosses after Kirby, but does not fight Kirby directly until [[Ice Island]].
Daroach makes his first appearance in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', though he has no direct dialogue, instead being described in cutscenes and appearing in-game in a few places. He is first seen in stage 3 of [[Prism Plains]], where he directs the Squeaks to chase after Kirby after he picks up the large [[Treasure Chest]] near the end of the stage. Daroach also appears briefly at the start of the boss fights with [[Mecha-Kracko]] and [[Yadgaine]], specifically ordering these bosses after Kirby, but does not fight Kirby directly until [[Ice Island]].


====Daroach in Ice Island====
====Daroach in Ice Island====
[[File:KSqS Ice Island Daroach.jpg|thumb|150px|Kirby battling Daroach at the end of [[Ice Island]] in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''.]]
[[File:KSqS Ice Island - Boss.png|thumb|150px|Kirby battling Daroach at the end of [[Ice Island]] in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''.]]
During Kirby's long chase of his lost Strawberry Shortcake (he believes it's in the treasure chest stolen by the [[Squeaks]]), he will find and fight Daroach at the end of [[Ice Island]]. The ground of this boss stage is covered with ice which can be melted by fire element [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] such as [[Fire]] and Fire Sword.
During Kirby's long chase of his lost Strawberry Shortcake (he believes it's in the treasure chest stolen by the [[Squeaks]]), he will find and fight Daroach at the end of [[Ice Island]]. The ground of this boss stage is covered with ice which can be melted by fire element [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] such as [[Fire]] and Fire Sword.


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====Dark Daroach in Gamble Galaxy====
====Dark Daroach in Gamble Galaxy====
[[File:KSqS Gamble Galaxy Dark Daroach.jpg|thumb|150px|Battling Dark Daroach in [[Gamble Galaxy]].]]
[[File:KSqS Gamble Galaxy - Boss 1.png|thumb|150px|Battling Dark Daroach in [[Gamble Galaxy]].]]
Although presented as the main antagonist at the beginning of the game, after stealing back and opening the supposed chest, Daroach is possessed by the real mastermind released from the chest, [[Dark Nebula]]. As such, Daroach flees and appears as a boss again at the end of [[Gamble Galaxy]], this time called '''Dark Daroach'''.
Although presented as the main antagonist at the beginning of the game, after stealing back and opening the supposed chest, Daroach is possessed by the real mastermind released from the chest, [[Dark Nebula]]. As such, Daroach flees and appears as a boss again at the end of [[Gamble Galaxy]], this time called '''Dark Daroach'''.


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*Cemeteries scare him, because "anything could pop out at you".
*Cemeteries scare him, because "anything could pop out at you".
*The rest of the Squeaks are family to him.
*The rest of the Squeaks are family to him.
*He wishes he had a [[Nintendo 3DS]].
*He wishes he had a [[Nintendo 3DS]], because they are "worth their weight in gold".


When Kirby collects all 186 Medals, Daroach takes them and gives Kirby the [[Survival Rush]] book in return. He then departs on his airship.
When Kirby collects all 186 Medals, Daroach takes them and gives Kirby the [[Survival Rush]] book in return. He then departs on his airship.
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===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
{{quote|A hat based on that of a notorious thief. Perfect for stealing victories!|'''Daroach Hat''' description}}
{{quote|A hat based on that of a notorious thief. Perfect for stealing victories!|'''Daroach Hat''' description}}
While Daroach doesn't appear in this game, a [[alternate costumes#Kirby Battle Royale|Headgear]] for [[Whip]] Copy Ability makes an appearance.
While Daroach doesn't appear in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', a piece of [[Costumes#Kirby Battle Royale|Headgear]] based on him for the [[Whip]] Copy Ability makes an appearance.


===''Kirby Star Allies''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Dream Friend Daroach splash.jpg|thumb|260px|right|Daroach when summoned as a Dream Friend]]
[[File:KSA Dream Friend Daroach splash.jpg|thumb|260px|right|Daroach when summoned as a Dream Friend]]
{{quote|The illustrious thief from [[Kirby: Squeak Squad]] is back, and there's nothing he can't-or won't-steal! If making friends is all it takes to find some treasure, this purloiner is happy to tag along with the [[Squeaks|Squeak Squad]] in tow!|Daroach's pause screen description in the Story Mode and [[The Ultimate Choice]] of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
{{quote|The illustrious thief from Kirby: Squeak Squad is back, and there's nothing he can't—or won't—steal! If making friends is all it takes to find some treasure, this purloiner is happy to tag along with the Squeak Squad in tow!|Daroach's pause screen description in the [[Story Mode]] and [[The Ultimate Choice]] of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
Daroach was added as a [[Dream Friend]] in version 3.0.0 of the game, which released on July 27th, 2018. This made him a playable character for the first time in the series. When playing as him in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]], several areas change to resembles places from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', and the final battle with [[Morpho Knight]] has the Squeaks' theme playing over it.
Daroach was added as a [[Dream Friend]] in version 3.0.0 of the game, which released on July 27th, 2018. This made him a playable character for the first time in the series. When playing as him in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]], several areas change to resembles places from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', and the final battle with [[Morpho Knight]] has the Squeaks' theme playing over it.


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==== Moveset ====
==== Moveset ====
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="3"
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="3"
!colspan=4| Daroach's moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies''<br><small>Facing right</small> &nbsp;
!colspan=4| Daroach's moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp; <br><small>Facing right</small>  
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! Skill
! Skill
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|'''Ice Shot'''
|'''Ice Shot'''
|{{center|B}}
|{{center|B}}
|Daroach fires a small ice shard from his wand. Can be used quite rapidly.
|Daroach fires a small ice shard from his wand. Can be fired rapidly.
*This will grant the [[Blizzard]] element to friends.
*This will grant the [[Blizzard]] element to friends.
|16→9→8→4 (4th hit onward)
|16→9→8→4 (4th hit onward)
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|'''Triple Star'''
|'''Triple Star'''
|{{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|{{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|Daroach swings the [[Triple Star]] cane, launching three stars diagonally downwards which bounce several times before disappearing.
|Daroach swings the [[Triple Star]] cane, launching three stars diagonally downwards which bounce several times around the stage before disappearing.
|16→8→4→2 (4th hit onward)
|16→8→4→2 (4th hit onward)
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|'''Summon Spinni'''
|'''Summon Spinni'''
|{{center|↓ + Press and release B}}
|{{center|↓ + Press and release B}}
|Daroach summons '''[[Spinni]]''', who runs straight ahead and slashes at any enemies he runs into for several seconds before disappearing, which can also cut [[String Platform|ropes]] and grass.<br>If the move is used again while Spinni is present, Daroach will summon a '''[[Squeaker]]''' instead, which slowly hops forwards and disappears after a shorter length of time.
|Daroach summons '''[[Spinni]]''', who runs straight ahead and slashes at any enemy he runs into for several seconds before disappearing, which can also cut [[String Platform|ropes]] and grass.<br>If the move is used again while Spinni is present, Daroach will summon a '''[[Squeaker]]''' instead, which slowly hops forwards and disappears after a shorter length of time.
|Spinni attacks: 16<br>Spinni moves: 8<br>Squeaker: 16
|Spinni slash: 16<br>Spinni moving: 8<br>Squeaker: 16
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|-
|'''Summon Doc'''
|'''Summon Doc'''
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|'''Summon Storo'''
|'''Summon Storo'''
|{{center|↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing}}
|{{center|↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing}}
|Daroach summons '''[[Storo]]''', who leaps forwards before slamming down to the ground, crushing enemies and pounding [[Post|stakes]] underneath his bulk.<br>He will perform three successive slams before disappearing.
|Daroach summons '''[[Storo]]''', who leaps forwards before doing a ground pound, crushing enemies and pounding [[Post|stakes]] underneath his bulk.<br>He will perform three successive ground pounds before disappearing.
|Body slam: 32<br>Move: 16→8 (2nd hit onward)
|Body slam: 32<br>Move: 16→8 (2nd hit onward)
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|'''Scratch Out'''
|'''Scratch Out'''
|{{center|B near an enemy}}
|{{center|B near an enemy}}
|Daroach slashes at the nearby foe twice with his claws. Can also cut ropes and grass.
|Daroach slashes at a nearby enemy twice with his claws. Can also cut ropes and grass.
|12+8
|12+8
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===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
The Daroach Hat from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''. It is unlocked after reaching [[Fighters Rank]] Rank 87.
The Daroach Hat from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''. It is unlocked after reaching [[Fighters Rank]] Rank 87.
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Kirby can take on Daroach's likeness using a [[Costumes|costume]] and [[color]] resembling him. Daroach also appears as a [[Character Treat]], using his artwork from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''.
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', a [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] based on Daroach can be unlocked by completing card #08 in the [[Stamp Rally]]. Completing 60 [[Mission (Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe)|missions]] in [[Merry Magoland]] unlocks a statue of Daroach based on his artwork pose from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', in addition to unlocking a mask based on Dark Daroach.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Daroach is depicted on a [[Smashwiki:List of stickers (Kirby series)|sticker]]. Equipping this sticker adds +24 electric damage to any fighter who can utilize it.
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
Daroach appears as a ★★★ attack-type primary [[smashwiki:Spirit|Spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. In addition, it can be enhanced into Dark Daroach, a ★★★★ primary Spirit which is also attack-type. The normal Daroach Spirit's level 1 stats are 1,609 attack and 1,189 defense, plus it has stats of 4,839 attack and 3,577 defense at level 99. Dark Daroach has 2,305 attack and 1,886 defense at level 1, and 5,763 attack and 4,715 defense at level 99. Dark Daroach will also make the user's fire and explosion-based attacks stronger than usual. Both forms have 3 support slots. In addition, Dark Daroach can also be used as the avatar for the player's [[smashwiki:Smash Tag|Smash Tag]].
Daroach appears as a ★★★ attack-type primary [[smashwiki:Spirit|Spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. In addition, it can be enhanced into Dark Daroach, a ★★★★ primary Spirit which is also attack-type. The normal Daroach Spirit's level 1 stats are 1,609 attack and 1,189 defense, plus it has stats of 4,839 attack and 3,577 defense at level 99. Dark Daroach has 2,305 attack and 1,886 defense at level 1, and 5,763 attack and 4,715 defense at level 99. Dark Daroach will also make the user's fire and explosion-based attacks stronger than usual. Both forms have 3 support slots. In addition, Dark Daroach can also be used as an avatar for the player's [[smashwiki:Smash Tag|Smash Tag]].
 
==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{Infobox-NovelCharacter
|title=Daroach
|image=[[File:Novel Daroach Artwork.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Daroach''' from ''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]''
|first=''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]''
|last=''[[Kirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪]]''
|role=Supporting character
|other=his video game counterpart}}
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], Daroach appears as the main antagonist of ''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]''. He is a slick thief who is the honorable leader of the [[Squeaks]]. He has a calm and levelheaded personality. He also has strong morals; his plans of thievery involve being as stealthy as possible without hurting anyone. Daroach also carries a cane that can shoot ice beams, which he uses when fighting.
 
In ''Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!'', Daroach, along with the rest of the Squeaks, try to steal an egg that its [[Acti Blade|mother bird]] had trusted [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] and [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] to take care of. He is first seen spying on them outisde [[Castle Dedede]], alongside his lackeys, planning to swiftly take the egg when they are asleep, without waking them up. When they do so, Daroach accidentally sets off their "warning device", made of cans and rocks that were tied to the egg, waking up Waddle Dee and Kirby. Daroach removes the warning device and flees with the egg, with his henchmen following. Kirby gives chase, and gets the [[Spark]] ability along the way to deal with Daroach's henchmen. When Kirby catches up to Daroach, he shoots a huge bolt of lightning, numbing him, and takes the egg back. After this, [[Meta Knight (novel character)|Meta Knight]] comes in to help the Squeaks out, revealing that he had become affiliated with them for an unknown reason.
 
A few nights later, Daroach decides to let his [[Squeaker]]s sneak into the attic of Waddle Dee's room to fill it with sleeping gas. He sneaks in with his lackeys and now Meta Knight, who all wear face masks to protect them from the sleeping gas. Unfortunately for them, Kirby has a dream about food, and starts sleep-inhaling. They all flee because it is too dangerous. When Kirby, Waddle Dee, and [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] return to the temple where they first found the egg, the Squeaks follow after them there. According to Meta Knight's plan, they snatch Waddle Dee along with the egg, but then fall into a trap door leading to an underground lake. Once everyone is safely at the lake's surface, Meta Knight explains to Waddle Dee that there is a whole misunderstanding about Daroach and his intentions. After he tells him everything, Kirby and King Dedede catch up, and shortly after, [[Fatty Whale]] shows up and chases them all out of the underground lake. The group ventures through the rest of the underground area, and eventually fights [[Wham Bam Gaia]] at the end. Daroach helps in the fight by firing ice beams from his cane to freeze parts of Wham Bam Gaia.
 
After the mother bird, Acti Blade, flies them out of the temple, Daroach is finally able to explain the whole misunderstanding to everyone. He reveals that he only wanted the cushion that was tied to the egg. Daroach had trouble falling asleep before and wanted to find a good pillow, so he went for the egg's cushion, which is made of Acti Blade's feathers. Acti Blade forgives him for the trouble and lets him keep the cushion as he gives back her egg. Meta Knight then reveals that he was helping Daroach because he was indebted to him for saving his henchmen [[Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight]] in the past.
 
Daroach is also mentioned in the next novel, ''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess]]'', where more info is given about the time Daroach helped Meta Knight before the events of ''Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!''. [[Baron Gallic]] was after Meta Knight's legendary sword, the [[Galaxia]]. He hypnotized Sword Knight and Blade Knight with a [[Malice Stone|mysterious red gem]], and convinced them that Meta Knight is a universal threat. However, Daroach had noticed this, fully aware of Gallic's criminal nature, and informed Meta Knight about it. Thanks to Daroach, Meta Knight was able to bring his henchmen back to reason, and prevent Baron Gallic from taking his sword.
 
Daroach also reappears in ''[[Kirby and the Search for the Dreamy Gears!]]'', which takes place in an alternate universe. In there, Daroach has two identities, one of a regular café manager and one of a great thief, a bandit who steals from evil aristocrats. He learns the news about the missing gears and the [[Galactic Nova|ancient machine]] from President Dedede, which makes him suspicious of [[Hugo]]'s real intentions for collecting the gears, since he knows his true pesonality. Daroach comes to Meta Knight's mansion and asks him for help with learning about the ancient machine and exposing Hugo's evil plan. Meta Knights agrees to help him and Daroach leaves.
 
After Meta Knight learns that one of the gears is located in Hugo's mansion, he tells Daroach and they go to the mansion. To get into the mansion, Daroach latches a grappling hook onto the wall and they both climb on its rope. To find the gear, Daroach calls upon the Squeakers who go everywhere in the mansion without leaving footsteps. After they return, they tell Daroach where the gear is, but also that there is a hidden room in the mansion. Meta Knight and Daroach grab the gear and Daroach tells him that after they expose Hugo, he wants to keep the gear for himself as a treasure. They find the hidden room behind a bookshelf. Daroach finds a safe in the hidden room, but when he breaks it open, an alarm starts playing. Daroach and Meta Knight are chased by guards. To keep Meta Knight safe, Daroach gives him the photo from the safe and distracts the guard by revealing his identity as the great thief. The guards begin to attack him, but he dodges all their attacks and runs away.
 
Daroach returns to Meta Knight and sees that he deciphers the ancient writing in the photo, but after spending all his energy, he needs rest. Meta Knight wakes up him to tell him about the warning about the ancient machine, and they decide to warn the others who collected the gears from Hugo's plans. After [[Magolor (novel character)|Magolor]] steals all the gears, Daroach and Meta chase him, but when they find him already captured by Hugo, they battle Hugo's subordinates. They stop fighting after Hugo holds Waddle Dee hostage. In the ending of the story, Daroach creates a new type of chocolate cake, and everyone eats it together.
 
<gallery>
V3 Illustration 8.png|The Squeaks plan their heist.
V3 Illustration 10.png|Daroach grabs the egg, accidentally setting off the "security system".
V3 Illustration 16.png|Kirby's sleep-inhaling terrorizes everyone.
V3 Illustration 22.png|The Squeaks capture Waddle Dee, along with the egg.
V3 Illustration 29.png|The group fights Wham Bam Gaia.
V3 Illustration 30.png|Daroach reveals that he only wanted the cushion that was tied to the egg.
V3 Table of contents artwork.png|Table of contents artwork from ''Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!''
V16 Illustration 4.png|President Dedede tells Daroach the news.
V16 Illustration 5.png|Daroach reveals his identity as the great thief.
V16 Illustration 6.png|Daroach leaves Meta Knight's mansion.
V16 Illustration 13.png|Daroach breaks into the safe in the hidden room.
V16 Illustration 15.png|Meta Knight tells Daroach the warning about the ancient machine.
V16 Illustration 21.png|Everyone battles together.
V16 Illustration 25.png|Everyone have cake together.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Daroach and [[Squeaks|his eponymous gang]] were originally called ドロちゅ～/ドローチュ (Dorochu) in early design, "chu" being the sound of mouse squeaking in Japanese.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0611/1/page3.html Nintendo Magazine Online No.100 (November 2006) - Interview with ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' developers (Japanese)]</ref>
*Daroach and the [[Squeaks]] were originally called ドロチュー (''Dorochū'') in early concepts, a simple portmanteau of the Japanese words ''dorobō'' (thief) and ''chū'' (a childish onomatopoeia for a mouse squeaking). While the designers thought this name was cute, design supervisor Atsushi Kakuta thought "Dorochū" was ''too'' cute; he was concerned that using such childish language would pigeonhole Kirby as a character for young children. After reading a design proposal that misspelled his name as ドローチュ (''Dorōchu''), he thought it sounded better and decided to change the name. Further tweaks eventually led to ドロッチェ (''Dorocche''), which is intended to have a "cool and Italian-like" sound.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20221026130626/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0611/1/page3.html Nintendo Magazine Online No.100 (November 2006) - Interview with ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' developers (Japanese)]</ref>
*Due to his role in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', Daroach has by far the most dialogue of any character in the ''Kirby'' series.  
*Due to his role in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', Daroach has by far the most dialogue of any character in the ''Kirby'' series.  
*According to a [[Nintendo Switch News Channel]] post regarding ''Kirby Star Allies'', Daroach hates tomatoes, but eats [[Maxim Tomato]]es without complaining.<ref>[[Kirby Star Allies Channel|''Kirby Star Allies'' Channel - June 8, 2018]]</ref> Daroach also mentions this in [[Daroach's Airship|his dialogue]] from ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', but only in the Japanese version of the game.<ref>[https://kirby.fandom.com/ja/wiki/あつめて!_カービィ/セリフ集 In the Japanese version], Daroach says: 「リンゴよりバナナ バナナよりメロン メロンよりトマト… オレはトマトは好きではないがマキシムトマトはさぞかしうまいんだろうな」, which translates to, "Bananas are better than apples. Melons are better than bananas. Tomatoes are better than melons... I don't like tomatoes, myself, but I bet Maxim Tomatoes are real good." The English equivalent of that dialogue is, "Bananas are better than apples. And melons? Better yet. Maxim Tomatoes produce the juiciest results of all."</ref>
*According to a [[Nintendo Switch News Channel]] post regarding ''Kirby Star Allies'', Daroach hates tomatoes, but eats [[Maxim Tomato]]es without complaining.<ref>[[Kirby Star Allies Channel|''Kirby Star Allies'' Channel - August 6, 2018]]</ref> Daroach also mentions this in [[Daroach's Airship|his dialogue]] from ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', but only in the Japanese version of the game.<ref>[https://kirby.fandom.com/ja/wiki/あつめて!_カービィ/セリフ集 In the Japanese version], Daroach says: 「リンゴよりバナナ バナナよりメロン メロンよりトマト… オレはトマトは好きではないがマキシムトマトはさぞかしうまいんだろうな」, which translates to, "Bananas are better than apples. Melons are better than bananas. Tomatoes are better than melons... I don't like tomatoes, myself, but I bet Maxim Tomatoes are real good." The English equivalent of that dialogue is, "Bananas are better than apples. And melons? Better yet. Maxim Tomatoes produce the juiciest results of all."</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{main|Daroach/gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
KSqS Daroach Artwork 1.png|Artwork of Daroach from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSqS Daroach Artwork 1.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
KSqS Daroach Artwork 2.png|Alternate art of Daroach from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSqS Daroach Artwork 2.png|Artwork from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSqS Daroach Artwork 3.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
Dark Daroach Spirit.png|Artwork of Dark Daroach from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
Dark Daroach Spirit.png|Artwork of Dark Daroach from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSqS Daroach Sprite.png|Daroach's boss sprite from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
KMA Daroach artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
KSqS Dark Daroach Sprite.png|Dark Daroach's boss sprite from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KPR Daroach Doodle Sticker.png|The Daroach Doodle [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KSqS Daroach boss trophy sprite.png|Boss Trophy from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSA Daroach icon.png|Icon from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
HappyBirthdaySqueakSquad.png|Daroach appears in the special screen that shows on the players' birthday in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KMA Daroach artwork.png|Artwork of Daroach from ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
KPR Daroach Doodle Sticker.png|The Daroach Doodle sticker from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KBR Daroach Hat.png|Screenshot of the Daroach Hat from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
KSA Smack-in-the-Box screenshot.png|Daroach using "Smack-in-the-Box" in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
KSA Heroes Dimension III 6.jpg|Daroach battling enemies in [[Heroes in Another Dimension]], in ''Kirby Star Allies''
The Great Labyrinth Battle.png|Daroach makes a small appearance in the "The Great Labyrinth Battle" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''Kirby Star Allies''
Shadowy Partners.png|The "Shadowy Partners" Celebration Picture features Daroach and [[Dark Meta Knight]] battling enemies in [[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion|Jambastion]]
Guest Star Wave 2 THE END.png|Daroach appears alongside [[Adeleine]], [[Ribbon]] and [[Dark Meta Knight]] in this ending illustration from [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]]
KSA Wave 2 Dream Friends Promotional Artwork.jpg|Promotional hand-drawn artwork for the Wave 2 [[Dream Friend]]s from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
KSA Stone Dark Daroach.jpg|[[Stone]] transformation of Dark Daroach in ''Kirby Star Allies''
Kirby's Dreamy Gear - Daroach.png|Artwork used for Kirby's Dreamy Gear merchandise series
Kirby's Dreamy Gear - Daroach.png|Artwork used for Kirby's Dreamy Gear merchandise series
Pupupu Train 2020 Daroach Squeakers Artwork.png|Artwork used for the detail site for the Pupupu Train 2020 event
Sanei Daroach plush.jpg|Daroach plushie, manufactured by San-ei
Dedede Directory 27 - Squeaks.jpg|Dedede Directory about the [[Squeaks]]
Kirby Sweet Tea Time Sponge Cake Figure.jpg|"Sponge Cake" figure from the "Kirby Sweet Tea Time" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
</gallery>
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|jaR=Dorocche
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|jaM=ドロ is derived from {{furi|泥棒|どろぼう}} (thief). ''Daroach'' could be the transliteration of his Japanese name.
|jaM=Derived from「泥坊」(''dorobō'', thief) and a corruption of「チュー」(''chū'', onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak)<br>''Daroach'' is one way to transliterate the Japanese name
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|fr=Desroches
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|frM=Real last name meaning "from the rocks"; phonetically similar to "Daroach"
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|zhTrad=怪盜洛切
|zhTrad=怪盜洛切
|zhTradR=guài dào luò qiè
|zhTradR=guài dào luò qiè
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|zhSimpR=guài dào luò qiè
|zhSimpR=guài dào luò qiè
|zhM=Phantom Thief Daroach
|zhM=Phantom Thief Daroach
*In Japanese, 怪盗 (''kaitō'', literally "phantom thief") usually refers to fictional thieves.
*In Japanese, 「怪盗」(''kaitō'', literally "phantom thief") usually refers to fictional thieves
*盗洛切 is the transcription of ドロッチェ, the Japanese name.
*盗洛切 is the transcription of the Japanese name「ドロッチェ」
|ko=도팡
|ko=도팡
|koR=Dopang
|koR=Dopang
|koM=A combination of 도둑 ''doduk'' (thief) and 루팡 ''Rupang'' (from Arsène Lupin, a fictional thief created by Maurice Leblanc)
|koM=A combination of "도둑" (''doduk'', thief) and "루팡" (''Rupang'', from [[wikipedia:Arsène Lupin|Arsène Lupin]])
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