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{{Infobox-Copy Ability
{{Good}}{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:FighterKTDX.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:KRtDLD Fighter.png|250px]]
|caption= Artwork of '''Fighter Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
|caption= Artwork of '''Fighter Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''.
|type=Unlimited use
|type=Unlimited use
|obtained= [[Boxin]], [[Box Boxer]], [[Knuckle Joe]], [[Iron Mam]], Gray [[Golem]] (if inhaled while attacking), [[amiibo]] <small>(''Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[bulbapedia:Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]], [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]], [[smashwiki:Little Mac|Little Mac]], [[smashwiki:Mii|Mii Fighters]]
|obtained= [[Boxin]], [[Box Boxer]], [[Knuckle Joe]], [[Iron Mam]], Gray [[Golem]] (if inhaled while attacking), [[amiibo]] <small>(''Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[bulbapedia:Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]], [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]], [[smashwiki:Little Mac|Little Mac]], [[smashwiki:Mii|Mii Fighters]]
|power=Attacks with martial arts; Giga Force Blast provides [[Sizzle]] augment.
|power=Attacks with martial arts; Giga Force Blast provides [[Sizzle]] augment.
|game1 = ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996)
|game1 = ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996)
|lastgame = ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, upcoming)
|lastgame = ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game= <small>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[New Challenge Stages]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|game= <small>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]])<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|helper=[[Knuckle Joe]]
|helper=[[Knuckle Joe]]
|similar=[[Suplex]] (throws)<br>[[Smash Bros.]] (various moves)<br>[[Throw]] (throws & headband)<br>[[Wrestler]]
|similar=[[Backdrop]] (grabs and headband)<br>[[Ninja]] (some moves)<br>[[Suplex]] (throws)<br>[[Smash Bros.]] (various moves)<br>[[Throw]] (throws & headband)<br>[[Wrestler]] (some moves)
}}
}}
'''Fighter''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which empowers [[Kirby]] to be able to perform a wide array of strong martial arts techniques to defeat his opponents. Among these techniques are famous moves such as Vulcan Jab, Smash Punch, Spin Kick, and [[Rising Break]], all of which can do massive damage up close. In addition, Kirby can also fire energy blasts from his hands, similar to fighters from the [[wikipedia:Street Fighter|''Street Fighter'' series]], and grab opponents to toss them away. Kirby typically gains this ability when he swallows [[Knuckle Joe]], and gains an iconic red headband which in more recent games has a star emblazoned on it. Fighter Kirby is well-known for having lots of moves, which can be difficult for new players to reliably pull off.
'''Fighter''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which empowers [[Kirby]] to be able to perform a wide array of strong martial arts techniques to defeat his opponents. Among these techniques are famous moves such as Vulcan Jab, Smash Punch, Spin Kick, and [[Rising Break]], all of which can do massive damage up close. In addition, Kirby can also fire energy blasts from his hands, similar to fighters from the [[wikipedia:Street Fighter|''Street Fighter'' series]], and grab opponents to toss them away. Kirby typically gains this ability when he swallows [[Knuckle Joe]], and gains an iconic red headband which in more recent games has a star emblazoned on it. Fighter Kirby is well-known for having lots of moves, which can be difficult for new players to reliably pull off.
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== Characteristics ==
== Characteristics ==
[[File:KPR Rising Break clip.png|thumb|Fighter Kirby demonstrating the Rising Break technique in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'']]
[[File:KPR Rising Break clip.png|thumb|Fighter Kirby demonstrating the Rising Break technique in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'']]
Among the classic Copy Abilities, Fighter is notorious as having far more distinct moves than most. As such, it is one of the more difficult Copy Abilities to master. Once these moves are taken to heart, however, Fighter becomes one of the most potent and fluent abilities in Kirby's arsenal. Among the move-set are famous techniques such as "Vulcan Jab"—a rapid series of punches that can be held indefinitely, "Smash Punch"—a more powerful single punch that creates a shockwave passing through foes, "Leg Sweep"—a sliding kick that knocks enemies away, "Spin Kick"—a series of sweeping kicks that carry Kirby through the air with their momentum, "Force Blast"—a powerful energy blast that can be charged using the hands, and "[[Rising Break]]"—a [[Masher]]-slaying uppercut that carries Kirby higher than a jump when used. The ability also gives Kirby the ability to grab enemies and toss them away, similar to [[Suplex]], though not quite as central.
Among the classic Copy Abilities, Fighter is notorious as having far more distinct moves than most. The ability is based heavily on traditional fighting games, replicating their gameplay with a unique gimmick: it provides Kirby with different moves depending on if the attack button is tapped ("light") or held ("heavy"). As such, it is one of the more difficult Copy Abilities to master. Once these moves are taken to heart, however, Fighter becomes one of the most potent and fluent abilities in Kirby's arsenal.
 
Among the moveset are famous techniques such as "Vulcan Jab"—a rapid series of punches that can be held indefinitely, "Smash Punch"—a more powerful single punch that creates a shockwave passing through foes, "Leg Sweep"—a sliding kick that knocks enemies away, "Spin Kick"—a series of sweeping kicks that carry Kirby through the air with their momentum, "Force Blast"—a powerful energy blast that can be charged using the hands, and "[[Rising Break]]"—a [[Masher]]-slaying uppercut that carries Kirby higher than a jump when used. The ability also gives Kirby the ability to grab enemies and toss them away, similar to [[Suplex]], though not quite as central.


Since its introduction in ''Kirby Super Star'', Fighter's main representative enemy/[[helper]] has been [[Knuckle Joe]], though a handful of others also provide it when swallowed. Since then, the ability has retained all of its most iconic moves and, starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', has only grown more complex over time. In these latter years, Fighter had consistently been the most complex Copy Ability in terms of number of distinct moves until it was usurped by [[Wrestler]] in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', which also happens to be a fighting-oriented ability.
Since its introduction in ''Kirby Super Star'', Fighter's main representative enemy/[[helper]] has been [[Knuckle Joe]], though a handful of others also provide it when swallowed. Since then, the ability has retained all of its most iconic moves and, starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', has only grown more complex over time. In these latter years, Fighter had consistently been the most complex Copy Ability in terms of number of distinct moves until it was usurped by [[Wrestler]] in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', which also happens to be a fighting-oriented ability.
== Similarities to other abilities ==
Fighter has similarities to many other Copy Abilities, whether that be in its appearance, its moveset, or both. The following are abilities that bear some resemblance to Fighter, along with details on what they share in common, listed in chronological order:
*'''[[Backdrop]]''' - Backdrop has Kirby grabbing his opponents and slamming them to the ground in various ways, similar to some of Fighter's grab and toss techniques. In ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' in particular, Backdrop Kirby uses the same red headband as Fighter Kirby (which ironically allowed the North American box art for that game to use artwork of Fighter Kirby on the cover).
*'''[[Throw]]''' - Throw Kirby can grab his opponents and toss them, similar to Fighter. In ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' and subsequent games, Throw Kirby has a headband just like Fighter, though it is blue instead of red.
*'''[[Ninja]]''' - Ninja Kirby has two moves in particular that are close in resemblance to Fighter's moves: "Ninja Kick" has Ninja Kirby doing a diagonal downward kick to hit opponents much like Fighter's Sky Kick, and [[Air Drop]] has Kirby grabbing his foe and slamming them to the ground, similar to Fighter's grab techniques.
*'''[[Suplex]]''' - Suplex is essentially an upgraded version of Backdrop Kirby, which gives him a few more moves, some of which (Pinpoint Kick in particular) are similar to Fighter Kirby's moves. In ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Suplex Kirby has a blue headband like Throw Kirby's, though this was changed to a wrestler's belt in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. Suplex and Fighter can also both use [[Friend Throw]] in ''Kirby Star Allies''.
*'''[[Smash Bros.]]''' - As mentioned above, Smash Bros. Kirby has a few of Fighter Kirby's moves, namely Vulcan Jab and Spin Kick (altered into "Smash Kick").
*'''[[Wrestler]]''' - Wrestler Kirby can be seen as being an even more-developed version of Suplex Kirby, with many more moves added on top of the base abilities of grabbing and slamming opponents. Although none of Wrestler Kirby's moves are exact copies of Fighter Kirby's, there are many parallels in the close-range punches and kicks. Their relationship is also highlighted by the fact that one of Fighter Kirby's [[costumes|alternate outfits]] in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' gives him a wrestling mask (though this would precede Wrestler Kirby's actual debut, in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'').


==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
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!colspan=3|Fighter Kirby's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Knuckle Joe]] and [[Iron Mam]].<br>Can be used to create a Knuckle Joe [[helper]].
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from Gray [[Golem]], [[Boxin]], and [[Box Boxer]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Boxin]] and [[Box Boxer]].<br>Can be upgraded using an [[Ability Scroll]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Knuckle Joe]] and [[Iron Mam]].<br>Can be used to create a Knuckle Joe [[helper]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Knuckle Joe]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''
|Playable character
|Used in the [[Fighter Combat Chamber]] and is selectable in [[Magolor Race 3]] and [[Magolor Race EX]] in [[New Challenge Stages]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Knuckle Joe]].<br>Also available in [[Kirby Fighters]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes.<br>Comes with an unlockable costume.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Knuckle Joe]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes, though it needs to be unlocked in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] to be used there.<br>Comes with three unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Knuckle Joe]].<br>Can be used to make a Knuckle Joe ally.<br>Can be used for [[Friend Throw]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes after being unlocked at [[Fighters Rank]] 16.<br>Comes with two unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Fighter Kirby appears on a couple [[Character Treat]]s.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Has the same features and providers as in the original ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|Reference
|Fighter Kirby appears as a [[trophy]].
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Reference
|Fighter Kirby appears as a [[trophy]].
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Reference
|Fighter Kirby appears as a [[trophy]].
|}
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS Fighter Kirby VS Wham Bam Rock screenshot.png|thumb|200px|Fighter Kirby throwing a Smash Punch at [[Wham Bam Rock]] in ''Kirby Super Star'']]
[[File:KSS Fighter Kirby VS Wham Bam Rock screenshot.png|thumb|200px|Fighter Kirby throwing a Smash Punch at [[Wham Bam Rock]] in ''Kirby Super Star'']]
Fighter debuted in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and also appears in its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. In these games, Kirby can obtain this ability by swallowing [[Knuckle Joe]] or [[Iron Mam]] the [[Mid-Boss]], or by touching [[Copy Essence]]s or the [[Copy Essence Deluxe]] in Planet [[Floria]]. With this ability equipped, Kirby can create [[Knuckle Joe]] as a [[helper]]. Kirby's visual appearance only changes by adding a red headband.
Fighter debuted in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and also appears in its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. In these games, Kirby can obtain this ability by swallowing [[Knuckle Joe]] or [[Iron Mam]] the [[Mid-Boss]], or by touching [[Copy Essence]]s or the [[Copy Essence Deluxe]] in Planet [[Floria]]. With this ability equipped, Kirby can create [[Knuckle Joe]] as a [[helper]]. Kirby's visual appearance only changes by adding a red headband.
Fighter Kirby also makes an appearance on the poster for [[The Arena]] (in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', he appears in the cutscene for the game mode instead), and in [[Megaton Punch]].


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!colspan=7|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' &nbsp;
!colspan=10|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' &nbsp;
|-
|-
!Skill
!Attack name
!Image
!Input
!Input
!Description
!Description
!rowspan=7|
!rowspan=8|
!Skill
!Attack name
!Image
!Input
!Input
!Description
!Description
|-
|-
|'''バルカンジャブ'''<br>''Vulcan Jab''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 1.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 1.png]]}}
|{{center|B}}
|{{center|B}}
|Kirby punches many times in front of him.
|Kirby punches many times in front of him.
|'''ハイキック'''<br>''High Kick''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 2.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 2.png]]}}
|{{center|B after [[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 1.png]]}}
|{{center|B after Vulcan Jab}}
|Kirby does a rising kick into the air.
|Kirby does a rising kick into the air.
|-
|-
|'''スパイクパンチ'''<br>''Spike Punch''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 3.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 3.png]]}}
|{{center|B after [[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 2.png]]}}
|{{center|B after High Kick}}
|Kirby slams his fist back into the ground.
|Kirby slams his fist back into the ground.
|'''スピンキック'''<br>''Spin Kick''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 4.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 4.png]]}}
|{{center|B in the air}}
|{{center|B in the air}}
|Kirby spins with his foot out several times in the air.
|Kirby spins with his foot out several times in the air.
|-
|-
|'''スカイキック'''<br>''Sky Kick''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 5.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 5.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B in the air}}
|{{center|↓ + B in the air}}
|Kirby slams his foot into the ground while traveling diagonally.
|Kirby slams his foot into the ground while traveling diagonally.
|'''パワーショット'''<br>''Power Shot''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 6.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 6.png]]}}
|{{center|Press & Hold B}}
|{{center|Press & Hold B}}
|Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy. If charged a little, the blast will become bigger and deal more damage.
|Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy. If charged a little, the blast will become bigger and deal more damage.
|-
|-
|'''ジャンプスピンキック'''<br>''Jump Spin Kick''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 7.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 7.png]]}}
|{{center|Move + B}}
|{{center|Move + B}}
|Kirby spins around many times and kicks, launching him into the air. This attack cannot be used again until Kirby stops moving or turns around.
|Kirby spins around many times and kicks, launching him into the air. This attack cannot be used again until Kirby stops moving or turns around.
|'''ムーンサルトキック'''<br>''Moonsault Kick''<br>'''Moon Somersault Kick'''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 8.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 8.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|Kirby does a quick rising kick into the air.
|Kirby does a quick rising kick into the air.
|-
|-
|'''ライジンブレイク'''<br>''Rising Break''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 9.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 9.png]]}}
|{{center|↑ + B}}
|{{center|↑ + B}}
|Kirby does a quick rising punch into the air.
|Kirby does a quick rising punch into the air.
|'''いずなおとし'''<br>''Izuna Drop''<br>'''Air Drop'''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 10.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 10.png]]}}
|{{center|←→ + B near enemy}}
|{{center|←→ + B near enemy}}
|Kirby picks up the nearby enemy and jumps high into the air. He then slams them into the ground dealing lots of damage.
|Kirby picks up the nearby enemy and jumps high into the air. He then slams them into the ground dealing lots of damage.
|-
|-
|'''メガパワーショット'''<br>''Mega Power Shot''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 11.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 11.png]]}}
|{{center|Press & Hold B for longer}}
|{{center|Press & Hold B for longer}}
|Allows Kirby to charge his energy attack an extra level. This does the most damage out of the three charging levels.
|Allows Kirby to charge his energy attack an extra level. This does the most damage out of the three charging levels. Only available after collecting Fighter's Ability Scroll.
!colspan=3|
!colspan=5|<small>Facing Right. Attack names are taken from the ''Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook''. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.</small>
|}
|}


=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
Fighter reappears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', obtained by swallowing enemies such as [[Knuckle Joe]] or touching [[Copy Essence]]s. ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' made Fighter Kirby's move-set similar once more to the one in ''Kirby Super Star'', though adding many new moves. Aesthetically, Kirby gains the signature red head band like in ''Kirby Super Star'', but shorter and with a star in the front of the headband.
Fighter reappears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', obtained by swallowing enemies such as [[Knuckle Joe]] or touching [[Copy Essence]]s. ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' made Fighter Kirby's moveset similar once more to the one in ''Kirby Super Star'', though adding many new moves. Aesthetically, Kirby gains his signature red headband like in ''Kirby Super Star'', but shorter and with a star in the front of the headband. This headband would carry forward for the remainder of Fighter Kirby's appearances.


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!colspan=7|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' &nbsp;
!colspan=8|Fighter's moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''&nbsp;
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!width="20%"| Skill
!width="10%"| Skill
!width="15%"| Button Execution
!width="10%"| Button Execution (KRtDL)
!width="15%"| Description
!width="10%"| Button Execution (KRtDLD, facing right)
!width="20%"| Skill
!width="20%"| Description
!width="15%"| Button Execution
!width="10%"| Skill
!width="15%"| Description
!width="10%"| Button Execution (KRtDL)
!width="10%"| Button Execution (KRtDLD, facing right)
!width="20%"| Description
|-
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| '''Vulcan Jab'''
| '''Vulcan Jab'''
| {{center|Tap 1 or press repeatedly}}
| {{center|Tap 1<br><small>(or press repeatedly)</small>}}
| {{center|Tap B/Y}}
| Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him.
| Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him.
| '''Force Blast'''
| '''Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1}}
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1<br><small>(briefly)</small>}}
| {{center|↓ + hold B/Y briefly before releasing}}
| Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy.
| Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy.
|-
|-
| '''Smash Punch'''
| '''Smash Punch'''
| {{center|Press 1}}
| {{center|Press 1}}
| {{center|Press and hold B/Y}}
| Kirby does a strong punch in front of him.
| Kirby does a strong punch in front of him.
| '''Mega Force Blast'''
| '''Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1 longer}}
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1<br><small>(a bit longer)</small>}}
| {{center|↓ + hold B/Y longer before releasing}}
| Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy.
| Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy.
|-
|-
| '''Leg Sweep'''
| '''Leg Sweep'''
| {{center|Dash + 1}}
| {{center|Dash + 1}}
| {{center|Dash, then tap B/Y}}
| Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies.
| Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies.
| '''Giga Force Blast'''
| '''Giga Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1 even longer}}
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1<br><small>even longer</small>}}
| {{center|↓ + hold B/Y even longer before releasing}}
| Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him.
| Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him.
|-
|-
| '''Spin Kick'''
| '''Spin Kick'''
| {{center|Dash + hold 1}}
| {{center|Dash + hold 1}}
| Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning mid-air.
| {{center|Dash + hold B/Y}}
| Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning midair.
| '''Instant Mega Force Blast'''
| '''Instant Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + forward + Hold 1}}
| {{center|↓ → + Hold 1<br><small>(if facing right)</small>}}
| {{center|↓→ + hold B/Y}}
| Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast.
| Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast.
|-
|-
| '''Down Kick'''
| '''Down Kick'''
| {{center|1 in midair}}
| {{center|1 in midair}}
| {{center|Tap B/Y in midair}}
| Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated.  
| Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated.  
| '''Moon Somersault Kick'''
| '''Moon Somersault Kick'''
| {{center|1 in midair next to foe}}
| {{center|1 in midair next to foe}}
| {{center|Release B/Y near an enemy in midair}}
| Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air.
| Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air.
|-
|-
| '''Double Kick'''
| '''Double Kick'''
| {{center|Hold 1 in midair}}
| {{center|Hold 1 in midair}}
| {{center|Press and hold B/Y in midair}}
| Kirby does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch.  
| Kirby does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch.  
| '''Foe Grab'''
| '''Foe Grab'''
| {{center|↑ or forward next to foe + 1}}
| {{center|↑ or → next to foe + 1<br><small>(if facing right)</small>}}
| {{center|Either ↑ or → + B/Y near an enemy}}
| Kirby grabs his opponent.
| Kirby grabs his opponent.
|-
|-
| '''Rising Break'''
| '''Rising Break'''
| {{center|↑ + Hold 1}}
| {{center|↑ + Hold 1}}
| {{center|↑ and hold B/Y}}
| Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut.  
| Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut.  
| '''Arm Throw'''
| '''Arm Throw'''
| {{center|Foe Grab + 1, ↑ or forward}}
| {{center|Foe Grab + 1, ↑ or →<br><small>(if facing right)</small>}}
| {{center|Foe Grab + B/Y or Foe Grab + either ↑ or →}}
| Similar to [[Throw]], Kirby tosses his opponent forward, damaging any enemies they hit.
| Similar to [[Throw]], Kirby tosses his opponent forward, damaging any enemies they hit.
|-
|-
| '''Sky Kick'''
| '''Sky Kick'''
| {{center|↓ + 1 in midair}}
| {{center|↓ + 1 in midair}}
| {{center|↓ + B/Y in midair}}
| Similar to [[Suplex]]'s pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below.
| Similar to [[Suplex]]'s pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below.
| '''Judo Throw'''
| '''Judo Throw'''
| {{center|Foe Grab + 1, ↓ or backward}}
| {{center|Foe Grab + ↓ or ←<br><small>(if facing right)</small>}}
| {{center|Foe Grab + either ← or ↓}}
| Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him.
| Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him.
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===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
Fighter is one of the abilities which is featured in [[New Challenge Stages]]. Its move-set and look are identical to its appearance in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''.
[[File:KDCSE New Challenge Stages Fighter Combat Chamber screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Fighter Kirby pummeling a [[Shelt]] in the [[Fighter Combat Chamber]] in [[New Challenge Stages]]]]
Fighter is one of the abilities which is featured in [[New Challenge Stages]]. Its moveset and look are identical to its appearance in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. It is primarily used in the [[Fighter Combat Chamber]], but can also be used in subsequent Magolor Race stages.


===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
Fighter returns once again, being provided by Knuckle Joe. It also appears in Kirby Fighters.
Fighter returns once again in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', being provided by Knuckle Joe, and retaining its moveset from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. It also appears in [[Kirby Fighters]].
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!colspan=4|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe,'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
!colspan=4|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe,'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
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|{{center|[[File:KPR Spin Kick clip.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Spin Kick clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + press and hold B}}
|{{center|Dash + press and hold B}}
|Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning mid-air.
|Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning midair.
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|'''Down Kick'''
|'''Down Kick'''
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===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
Fighter is one of the selectable Copy Abilities in this expanded spin-off title. It is largely the same as it was in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
Fighter is one of the selectable Copy Abilities in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''. It is largely the same as it was in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.


Fighter Kirby's [[Kirby Fighters Deluxe#Rare Outfits|Rare Outfit]] is the headband of [[Knuckle Joe]].
Fighter Kirby's [[Kirby Fighters Deluxe#Rare Outfits|Rare Outfit]] is the headband of [[Knuckle Joe]].


===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Fighter returns in this title, unchanged from its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
Fighter returns in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', unchanged from its appearance in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. It is once again provided by Knuckle Joe.


===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
{{Quote|Heya, fighter! Go give 'em a knuckle sandwich for me! When you see an opening, use your Giga Force Blast to knock 'em out!|[[Knuckle Joe]]'s comment in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
{{Quote|Heya, fighter! Go give 'em a knuckle sandwich for me! When you see an opening, use your Giga Force Blast to knock 'em out!|[[Knuckle Joe]]'s comment in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
[[File:KBR Fighter artwork.png|thumb|right|125px|Artwork of a Fighter Kirby from ''Battle Royale''.]]
[[File:KBR Fighter artwork.png|thumb|right|125px|Artwork of a Fighter Kirby from ''Battle Royale''.]]
Fighter is one of the abilities on offer for ''Kirby Battle Royale''. It allows Kirby to perform a wide series of lightning-fast punches and kicks and chase his target easily. It also allows Kirby to use a special ranged attack after a brief charge-up.
Fighter is one of the abilities on offer in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. It allows Kirby to perform a wide series of lightning-fast punches and kicks and chase his target easily. It also allows Kirby to use a special ranged attack after a brief charge-up.


Fighter has three [[Alternate costumes|alternate pieces of Headgear]] in this game. They are "[[Knuckle Joe]]'s Hair", the "Wrestling Mask", and the "[[Goriath]] Hat".
Fighter has three [[Costumes|alternate pieces of Headgear]] in this game. They are "[[Knuckle Joe]]'s Hair", the "Wrestling Mask", and the "[[Goriath]] Hat". Ironically, the Wrestling Mask makes Kirby look very similar to [[Wrestler]], an ability which did not yet exist when this game was released, but which has many similarities to Fighter.


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| {{center|YYY}}
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<gallery>
KBR Knuckle Joe Hair.png|Knuckle Joe Hair costume from ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KBR Wrestling Mask.png|Wrestling Mask costume
KBR Goriath Hat.png|Goriath Hat costume
</gallery>


===''Kirby Star Allies''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
Fighter returns in this title, provided once again by [[Knuckle Joe]]. In addition to the large arsenal of moves Kirby obtains from this ability, he can also use [[Friend Throw]] when near a recruited [[Helper|Friend]].
[[File:KSA Fighter Kirby using Friend Throw screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Fighter Kirby using [[Friend Throw]] to toss his [[Rocky]] buddy at some Waddle Dees in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'']]
Fighter returns in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', provided once again by [[Knuckle Joe]]. In addition to the large arsenal of moves Kirby obtains from this ability, he can also use [[Friend Throw]] by picking up and tossing a recruited [[Helper|Friend]]. Kirby can also recruit Knuckle Joe as a friend, who then has all of Fighter Kirby's moves.


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| '''Foe Grab'''
| '''Foe Grab'''
| {{center|↑/→ + B near an enemy}}
| {{center|↑/→ + B near an enemy}}
| Kirby grabs a common enemy or a [[Drop Star]], invincible in the process.
| Kirby grabs a common enemy or a [[Dropped Star]], invincible in the process.
|-
|-
| '''Arm Throw'''
| '''Arm Throw'''
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===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Fighter returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' as a selectable ability for Kirby to use. It is unlocked after attaining a [[Fighters Rank]] of 16. Its move-set is the same as it has been in previous titles, though damage values have been adjusted.
Fighter returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' as a selectable ability for Kirby to use. It is unlocked after attaining a [[Fighters Rank]] of 16. Its moveset is the same as it has been in previous titles, though damage values have been adjusted. Fighter has two Rare Hats in this game, one being the Knuckle Joe headband from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and the other being the Goriath Hat from ''Kirby Battle Royale''.


For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Fighter ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Fighter Mizuumi Wiki's page].
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Fighter ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Fighter Mizuumi Wiki's page].
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====Moveset====
====Moveset====
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!colspan=4|Fighter move-set in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
!colspan=4|Fighter moveset in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
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! Skill
! Skill
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=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' ===
=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Fighter Kirby is depicted alongside [[Archer]] Kirby on the "Archer vs. Fighter" [[Character Treat]], using artwork from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''. Another Character Treat depicts Blue Fighter Kirby carrying a stack of [[apple]]s from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. Fighter does not appear as an ability in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' itself.
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Fighter Kirby is depicted alongside [[Archer]] Kirby on the "Archer vs. Fighter" [[Character Treat]], using artwork from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''. Another Character Treat depicts Blue Fighter Kirby carrying a stack of [[apple]]s from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. Fighter does not appear as an ability in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' itself.
=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
Fighter Kirby does not make a formal appearance in any of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]]. However, he does appear as a [[trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.


==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
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|''Copy the abilities of Fighter and assume the role of a mighty karate expert. Increase your power with practice!''
|''Copy the abilities of Fighter and assume the role of a mighty karate expert. Increase your power with practice!''
|-
|-
|[[File:USCover KSS.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:USCover KSqS.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''Go for it!''
|''Go for it!''
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|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''Oh boy! It's the Fighting Copy Ability, complete with tons of techniques! Grab and throw foes with ease. You can even grab and throw...your friends! Throw them against rocks and other things you want to smash.''
|''Oh boy! It's the Fighting Copy Ability, complete with tons of techniques! Grab and throw foes with ease. You can even grab and throw...your friends! Throw them against rocks and other things you want to smash.''
|-
|[[File:KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''Get ready to {{color|red|brawl}}! {{color|red|How long}} you hold the button will change how {{color|red|strong}} or {{color|red|weak}} your attacks are. And there are a {{color|red|ton}} of them!''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the concept art of the Fighter ability for ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', it was originally called '''Rush''', which also allowed Kirby to throw consecutive punches.<ref>''20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia'', p. 121</ref>
*In the concept art of the Fighter ability for ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', it was originally called '''Rush''', which also allowed Kirby to throw consecutive punches.<ref>''20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia'', p. 121</ref>
*The Fighter ability can be seen as a reference to the ''Street Fighter'' series with respect to several aspects.
*As mentioned above, Fighter Kirby can be seen as a reference to fighting games, particularly the ''Street Fighter'' series. There are two particular aspects of the ability that point to this being the case:
**The red headband Kirby wears is similar to the one Ryu wears.
**The red headband Kirby wears is similar to the one Ryu wears.
**Two of Fighter's moves (Rising Break and the Force Blast line of attacks) are similar in concept to the Shoryuken and Hadoken respectively. Furthermore, the input for the Instant Mega Force Blast is almost identical to Hadoken's input (down + forward + attack).
**Two of Fighter's moves (Rising Break and the Force Blast line of attacks) are similar in concept to the Shoryuken and Hadoken respectively. Furthermore, the input for the Instant Mega Force Blast is almost identical to Hadoken's input (down + forward + attack).
*Fighter's Vulcan Jab and Smash Punch have become part of Kirby's neutral attack combo in [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], along with the Spin Kick as his forward smash and the Foe Grab and Arm Thow as his grab and pummel. Vulcan Jab is also the neutral attack of [[Smash]] the Copy Ability based on his moveset in ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
*Fighter's icon from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' may be a reference to his appearance in [[Megaton Punch]] or [[Crackity Hack]].
*Fighter's icon from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' may be a reference to [[Megaton Punch]].
*In ''Kirby Battle Royale'', Fighter got a new move called Quick Jab, which has the same name and is very similar to a move card from the Japan exclusive card game ''Kirby no Copy-toru!'', which released before ''Kirby Battle Royale''.
*In ''Kirby Battle Royale'', Fighter got a new move called Quick Jab, which has the same name and is very similar to a move card from the Japan exclusive card game ''Kirby no Copy-toru!'', which released before ''Battle Royale''.
*In a 2010 Twitter post, series creator [[Masahiro Sakurai]] named Fighter as one of his favorite copy abilities, alongside [[Suplex]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/20914369156087809</ref>


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{{main|Fighter/gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
KSS Fighter Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star''
KSS Fighter Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star''
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KSqS Fighter Kirby Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSqS Fighter Kirby Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSSU Fighter artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Fighter artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KRTDL Fighter.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KBR Fighter.png|Fighter Kirby in ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KTD Fighter Kirby Pause Artwork.png|Pause menu artwork from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KSA Fighter Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby Star Allies''
KFD Fighter.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''
KF2 Knuckle Headgear.jpg|The Knuckle Headgear from ''Kirby Fighters 2''
Kirby no Copy-toru Quick Jab artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Quick Jab card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!''
KF2 Goriath Hat.jpg|The Goriath Hat from ''Kirby Fighters 2''
Kirby no Copy-toru Vulcan Jab artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Vulcan Jab card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!''
Kirby no Copy-toru Force Blast artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Force Blast card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!''
Kirby no Copy-toru Mega Force Blast artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Mega Force Blast card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!''
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Sprites===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KSS Fighter Sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby Super Star''
KNiDL Backdrop sprite.png|Idle sprite from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
KSqS Fighter Kirby Sprite.png|Idle sprite from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSSU Fighter Kirby Sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Fighter Ability Item.png|[[Ability Item]] from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
</gallery>
===Icons===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KSS Fighter Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star''
KatAMFighterIcon.png|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
Fighter Icon KSqS.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
Fighter Icon KSSU.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Fighter Copy Essence Deluxe Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (Copy Essence Deluxe)
KSSU Fighter icon.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (pause screen)
</gallery>
<gallery>
KRtDL Fighter Icon.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''
KTD Fighter Icon.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KBR Fighter icon.png|''Kirby Battle Royale''
KSA Fighter Icon.png|''Kirby Star Allies''
KF2 Fighter icon.png|''Kirby Fighters 2''
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
KBR Fighter.png|''Kirby Battle Royale''
Kirby GCN bridge.jpg|''[[Kirby for Nintendo GameCube]]''
Kirby GCN two Bonkers.jpg|''Kirby for Nintendo GameCube''
</gallery>
===Other===
<gallery>
KPQ Fighter Banner.jpg|Banner from the [[Kirby Personality Quiz]]
</gallery>
===Videos===
{{Youtube|xPCSOmf9g-A|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing Fighter}}
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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