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|image=[[File:KRtDLD Ice.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:KRTDL Ice.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Ice Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Ice Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRDL KAW}}]]''.
|type=Unlimited use
|type=Unlimited use<br>[[Blizzard]]
|obtained=<small>[[Chilly]], [[Bukiset]], [[Emp]], [[Frigis]], [[Mr. Frosty]], [[Pengy]], [[Propeller]] <small>(''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'')</small>, [[Snowl]], [[Wappa]], [[Yuki]], [[Corori]] <small>(''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'')</small>, [[Antler]], light-blue [[Dropped Star]]s <small>(''Kirby Star Allies'')</small>, Ice [[Shadow Kirby]] <small>(''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'')</small> [[amiibo]] <small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[mariowiki:Rosalina|Rosalina]]</small>
|obtained=[[Bukiset]], [[Chilly]], [[Emp]], [[Frigis]], [[Goriath]] (projectiles), [[Mr. Frosty]], [[Pengy]], [[Propeller]] <small>(''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'')</small>, [[Snowl]], [[Strike Box]] (projectile), [[Wappa]], [[Yuki]], [[Marx]]'s ice bomb, [[Marx Soul]]'s ice bomb, [[Ice Dragon]]'s icicles and snowflakes, [[Sphere Doomer|Ice Doomer]]'s orbs
|obtainedprojectile=<small>[[Mr. Frosty]], [[Ice Dragon]], [[Marx]], [[Miracle Matter]], [[Prank]], [[Dark Mind]], [[Marx Soul]], [[Goriath]], [[Strike Box]], [[Sphere Doomer]] (Ice), [[Pon & Con]] <small>(''Kirby Star Allies'')</small>, [[Goldon & Silvox]]</small>
|power=Breathes ice to freeze enemies and objects.
|power=Breathes ice to freeze enemies and objects.
|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|helper=[[Chilly]]
|helper=[[Chilly]]
|game=<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''<br>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|{{KSS KMA}}]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRDL KAW}}]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''</small>
|game=<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''<br>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|compare=[[Freeze]] <small>(merged into Ice's moveset)</small>; [[Bubble|Bubble]], [[Fire]], [[Spider]]
|similar=[[Freeze]] <small>(merged into Ice's moveset in later installments)</small>; [[Bubble]], [[Fire]], [[Spider]]
}}
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'''Ice''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which allows [[Kirby]] to freeze enemies and is primarily obtained by swallowing certain ice-type enemies, such as a [[Pengy]]. It primarily allows Kirby to encase foes in a block of ice with his chilly breath, but may also have other uses, depending on the game, such as enabling him to skate over surfaces in its most recent appearance.
'''Ice''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which allows [[Kirby]] to freeze enemies and is primarily obtained by swallowing certain ice-type enemies, such as a [[Pengy]] and [[Chilly]]. Using this ability, Kirby gains a crown of ice and the ability to freeze foes and cool down fiery obstacles with a stream of frost breath from his mouth. Later games starting with ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' would give Ice Kirby an expanded moveset, such as skating along the ground, spinning while breathing ice through the air, or encasing himself in ice as a form of [[Guard|defense]].


The ability is not to be confused with [[Freeze]], a similar ability whose moves have been incorporated into the Ice ability in many of the latter's appearances (in a similar manner in which [[Burning]] and [[Fire]] are frequently combined).
Ice first appeared as a Copy Ability in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and has since been a mainstay in every subsequent main-series game, as well as ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. The ability is not to be confused with [[Freeze]], a similar ability whose moves have been incorporated into the Ice ability in many of the latter's appearances (in a similar manner in which [[Burning]] and [[Fire]] are frequently combined).
 
== Characteristics ==
[[File:KSA Ice demonstration.png|thumb|left|150px|Using Ice, Kirby can cool down fiery obstacles from a safe distance.]]
Ice is among the oldest copy abilities in Kirby's arsenal, and serves as a natural counterpart to [[Fire]], appearing in a similar number of games to that ability and having its own on and off again partner in the form of the Freeze ability. In its simplest form, the Ice ability allows Kirby to breathe a cone of ice at his opponents to freeze them solid. While Ice's breath attack cannot be controlled as finely as Fire's, the secondary effect is that Kirby can kick enemies he freezes to make them slide forward, potentially defeating other enemies they collide with. Using this ice breath also allows Kirby to cool down fiery hazards like magma blocks, or in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', freeze the surface of water. In ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', Ice Kirby can even skate on the surface of lava to avoid damage.
 
Ice's moveset would expand in a number of ways starting with ''Kirby Super Star'', but it would not drift too far from its fundamental character. One notable visual update has Ice Kirby skating along the ground when [[dash]]ing as opposed to using his regular run. In addition, he gains the ability to use the defensive aura attack characteristic of the Freeze ability, swallow foes and then spit them back out as ice balls, and even encase himself in ice for defense. In ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', Ice Kirby even gains the ability to conjure pillars of ice to block his opponents' way. Ice can also be combined easily with other powers and allies, as seen with his [[Animal Friend]] pairings, the [[Power Combo]]s in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', and granting the Blizzard [[Power Effect]] to friends in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
 
Though once granting the Freeze ability instead, [[Chilly]] is the most common representative and [[helper]] for the Ice ability. Other sources of the ability include [[Pengy]], [[Mr. Frosty]], and more obscure enemies like [[Emp]] and [[Frigis]].


==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Adventure''/''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
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!colspan=3|Ice Kirby's video game appearances &nbsp;
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!Game
!Role
!Notes
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!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
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|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Pengy]].
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|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Pengy|Master Pengy]] and [[Mr. Frosty]].<br>Can be paired with an [[Animal Friend]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Chilly]] and [[Mr. Frosty]].<br>Can be used to make a Chilly [[helper]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Chilly]], [[Wappa]], ice-sword [[Bukiset]], and [[Yuki]].<br>Can be paired with an [[Animal Friend]].
|-
|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Chilly]], [[Emp]], [[Frigis]], [[Propeller]], and some boss attacks.<br>Can be combined with itself or another ability to make Power Combos.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Pengy]].
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Pengy]] and [[Mr. Frosty]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Pengy]] and [[Mr. Frosty]].<br>Can be upgraded using an [[Ability Scroll]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Chilly]] and [[Mr. Frosty]].<br>Can be used to make a Chilly [[helper]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Chilly]], [[Snowl]], and the icy [[Sphere Doomer]]'s projectiles.<br>Has a [[Super Ability|super equivalent]] called [[Snow Bowl]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Chilly]], [[Mr. Frosty]], and White [[Antler]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Chilly]] and some boss attacks.<br>Has an [[Ice Mode|equivalent mode]] for the [[Robobot Armor]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|Playable character
|Available to purchase for 500 Battle Coins, but needs to be unlocked separately in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]].<br>Comes with three unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Chilly]], [[Guard (enemy)|Blizzard Guard]], [[Mr. Frosty]], and some boss attacks.<br>Can be used to create a Chilly ally.<br>Can impart the "Blizzard" [[Power Effect]] and be used in [[Icicle Lance]] and [[Curling]].
|-
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Wild Frosty]], [[Chilly]], and [[Corori]].<br>Can be [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolved]] into [[Frosty Ice]] and [[Blizzard Ice]], or powered up.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Has the same properties and sources as in the original ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Reference
|Ice Kirby appears as a [[trophy]].
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
|Attack
|Can be chosen as a custom variant for Kirby's neutral special.<br>Also appears as a [[trophy]] in the Wii U version.
|}
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
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Ice was available, along with [[Freeze]], as a Copy Ability in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' making it one of the debut abilities. In that game, Ice consisted solely of using freezing breath to turn enemies into ice cubes, then touching them to kick them across the stage to harm anything in their way.
Ice is available, along with [[Freeze]], as a Copy Ability in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' making it one of the debut abilities in the series. In these games, Ice consists solely of using freezing breath to turn enemies into ice cubes, then touching them to kick them across the stage to harm anything in their way. It is provided by Pengy.


In ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', Kirby merely changed his col{{ou}}r to a light blue when obtaining this ability, as Copy Hats had not been introduced at this time.
In ''Kirby's Adventure'', Kirby merely changed his color to a light blue when obtaining this ability, as ability hats had not been introduced at this time.


===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', Ice is once again a simple move which does not change Kirby's appearance. If Kirby is alone, using Ice functions identically to the way it did in ''Kirby's Adventure'', but if partnered up with one of his animal friends, the move can change its pattern depending on which friend is with him. With [[Rick]], the move functions like an ice shield, protecting on all sides. With [[Coo]], Kirby can breathe ice in a 180 degree area beneath him. With [[Kine]], the move is similar in function to Rick's, but it can be used while moving, and it causes him to freeze over if held for too long.
[[File:KDL2 Iceberg 3-1.png|thumb|Kirby using Ice on a [[Rocky]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''.]]
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', Ice is once again a simple move which does not change Kirby's appearance. If Kirby is alone, using Ice functions identically to the way it did in ''Kirby's Adventure'', but if partnered up with one of his [[Animal Friend]]s, the move can change its pattern depending on which friend is with him. With [[Rick]], the move functions like an ice shield, protecting on all sides. With [[Coo]], Kirby can breathe ice in a 180 degree area beneath him. With [[Kine]], the move is similar in function to Rick's, but it can be used while moving, and it causes him to freeze over if held for too long.


===''Kirby Super Star''/''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
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In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Kirby can obtain the ice ability from enemies, or through [[Copy Essence|Enemy Symbol]]s or [[Copy Essence Deluxe|Copy Essences Deluxe]]. With the Ice ability equipped, Kirby may create [[Chilly]] as a [[helper]]. Kirby's visual appearance changes by turning him a light blue col{{ou}}r and he wears a hat full of crystals.
 
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Kirby can obtain the Ice ability from [[Chilly]] or [[Mr. Frosty]], or through [[Copy Essence]]s or [[Copy Essence Deluxe|Copy Essences Deluxe]]. With the Ice ability equipped, Kirby may create Chilly as a [[helper]]. Kirby's visual appearance changes by turning him a light blue color and he wears a hat full of ice crystals. ''Kirby Super Star'' was the first game to give Ice Kirby an expanded moveset, combining the attacks of Freeze into the ability as well as adding other tricks such as the twirling "Ice Sprinkle" and the close-up "Ice Suction" attack.


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| '''Skate'''
| '''Skate'''
| <center>B</center>
| {{center|Dash}}
| '''Ice Breath'''
| '''Ice Breath'''
| <center>B</center>
| {{center|B}}
|-
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| '''Ice Sprinkle'''
| '''Ice Sprinkle'''
| <center>B in air</center>
| {{center|B in air}}
| '''Super Ice Sprinkle'''
| '''Super Ice Sprinkle'''
| <center>Dash + B in air</center>
| {{center|Dash + B in air}}
|-
|-
| '''Ice Storm'''
| '''Ice Storm'''
| <center>Dash + Hold B/BBB</center>
| {{center|Dash + Hold B/BBB}}
| '''Ice Suction'''
| '''Ice Suction'''
| <center>(any direction) + B near foe</center>
| {{center|(any direction) + B near foe}}
|-
|-
| '''Ice Ejection'''
| '''Ice Ejection'''
| <center>Ice Suction + B</center>
| {{center|Ice Suction + B}}
| '''Ice Kick'''
| '''Ice Kick'''
| <center>Tap frozen foe</center>
| {{center|Tap frozen foe}}
|}
|}


===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', Ice is once again a simple move which does not change Kirby's appearance beyond a col{{ou}}r change when he is using it. If Kirby is alone, using Ice functions identically to the way it did in Kirby's Adventure, but if partnered up with one of his animal friends, the move can change its pattern depending on which friend is with him.
[[File:KDL3 Iceberg Stage 2 screenshot 08.png|thumb|200px|Kirby using Ice to freeze a [[Metroid]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''.]]
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', Ice is once again a simple move which does not change Kirby's appearance beyond a color change when he is using it. If Kirby is alone, using Ice functions identically to the way it did in ''Kirby's Adventure'', but if partnered up with one of his animal friends, the move can change its pattern depending on which friend is with him. In this game, Ice is provided by [[Chilly]], [[Wappa]], [[Bukiset]] with the ice sword, and the [[Mid-Boss]] [[Yuki]]. [[Corori]] the penguin enemy does not provide Ice in this game (though it would in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'').


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| Breathe ice in front of Kirby.
| Breathe ice in front of Kirby.
| <center>None</center>
| {{center|None}}
| Sprinkle ice overhead in defense.
| Sprinkle ice overhead in defense.
| <center>'''Rick'''</center>
| {{center|'''Rick'''}}
|-
|-
| Freeze and fall to the floor, like [[Stone]].
| Freeze and fall to the floor, like [[Stone]].
| <center>'''Kine'''</center>
| {{center|'''Kine'''}}
| Shoot three ice spikes in a spread shot in front of Coo.
| Shoot three ice spikes in a spread shot in front of Coo.
| <center>'''Coo'''</center>
| {{center|'''Coo'''}}
|-
|-
| Hover by breathing ice below Kirby.
| Hover by breathing ice below Kirby.
| <center>'''Nago'''</center>
| {{center|'''Nago'''}}
| Spit snowballs in varying arcs ahead of Kirby.
| Spit snowballs in varying arcs ahead of Kirby.
| <center>'''Chuchu'''</center>
| {{center|'''Chuchu'''}}
|-
|-
| Breathe ice further in front of Pitch.
| Breathe ice further in front of Pitch.
| <center>'''Pitch'''</center>
| {{center|'''Pitch'''}}
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|}
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===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
Ice appears in this game, much the same way it did in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', in that Kirby does not actually change appearance or col{{ou}}r unless he is using the ability. Unlike in previous installments however, Kirby spins in place while using the move, making it similar to [[Freeze]]. In addition, he can also move slowly while using it, adding to its versatility.
Ice appears in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', much the same way it did in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', in that Kirby does not actually change appearance or color unless he is using the ability. Unlike in previous installments however, Kirby spins in place while using the move, making it similar to Freeze. In addition, he can also move slowly while using it, adding to its versatility.


Using the [[Power Combo]] system, Kirby can combine Ice with other abilities to varying effect. Combining Ice with Ice creates [[Ice-Ice]], which rolls Kirby up into a big snowball in the same vain as would be seen later in the [[Snow Bowl]] [[Super Ability]].
Using the [[Power Combo]] system, Kirby can combine Ice with other abilities to varying effect. Combining Ice with itself creates [[Ice-Ice]], which rolls Kirby up into a big snowball in the same vein as would be seen later in the [[Snow Bowl]] [[Super Ability]]. Other combos include [[Ice-Spark]], which turns Kirby into a refrigerator that spits out [[food]], [[Ice-Cutter]], which gives Kirby a pair of ice skates, and [[Burn-Ice]], which freezes Kirby and then thaws him with fire in a lackluster offensive capability.


===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
Ice appears in this title, this time without its Freeze counterpart. It is relatively unchanged from its appearance in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', and can be obtained from [[Pengy]] and [[Mr. Frosty|Mr. Flosty]].
Ice appears in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', this time without its Freeze counterpart. It is relatively unchanged from its appearance in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', and can be obtained from [[Pengy]], the Ice [[Shadow Kirby]], and [[Mr. Frosty|Mr. Flosty]]{{sic}}.


===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
Ice appears again in this title, following its appearance in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''. An [[Ability Scroll]] can be obtained which allows Kirby to angle his cone of frost while breathing it. He can also use a [[Bubble (container)|bubbled ice essence]] to infuse the [[Bomb]] or [[Sword]] abilities with ice powers if he has the scrolls for those abilities as well.
[[File:KSqS Prism Plains Stage 3.png|thumb|200px|In ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', Ice can be used to freeze the surface of water.]]
Ice appears again in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', following its appearance in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''. An [[Ability Scroll]] can be obtained which allows Kirby to angle his cone of frost while breathing it. He can also use a [[Bubble (container)|bubbled ice essence]] to infuse the [[Bomb]] or [[Sword]] abilities with ice powers if he has the scrolls for those abilities as well.


Exclusively in this title, Kirby gains the ability to freeze the surface of water using his ice breath.
Exclusively in this title, Kirby gains the ability to freeze the surface of water using his ice breath.


===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''===
=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
The Ice ability also appears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRDL KAW}}]]'', and is obtained through swallowing ice related enemies or touching [[Copy Essence]]s. In addition to using the Ice ability to defeat enemies, Kirby may also use Ice to neutrali{{s}}e fiery blocks in order to break or walk on them. Aesthetically, Kirby's appearance changes only with an addition of a ice crown. In addition, a [[Super Ability|super]] form of this ability exists by defeating a [[Super Chilly]], yielding the [[Snow Bowl]] ability.
The Ice ability also appears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', and is obtained through swallowing ice related enemies or touching [[Copy Essence]]s. In addition to using the Ice ability to defeat enemies, Kirby may also use Ice to neutralize fiery blocks in order to break or walk on them. Aesthetically, Kirby's appearance changes only with an addition of a ice crown. In addition, a [[Super Ability|super]] form of this ability exists by defeating a [[Super Chilly]], yielding the [[Snow Bowl]] ability.
 
Ice would gain its most substantial moveset in this game, most notably gaining the "Ice Ball" move, which allows Kirby to freeze himself solid into a ball and then bowl down his enemies by dashing forward at them. This moveset would carry over into subsequent main-series games, until simplifying again for ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''.


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!colspan=6|Ice moveset for ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' &nbsp;
!colspan=8|Ice moveset for ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' &nbsp;
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!Button Execution (KRtDLD)
!width="10%"| Skill
!Description
!width="10%"| Button Execution
!Skill
!width="30%"| Description
!Button Execution (KRtDL)
!Button Execution (KRtDLD)
!Description
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| '''Ice Skate'''
| '''Ice Skate'''
| <center>Dash</center>
| {{center|Dash}}
| In a similar fashion to [[Ice-Ice]] Kirby skates across the ground Kirby also gains increased speed compared to his normal dash
| {{center|Dash}}
| In a similar fashion to how [[Ice-Cutter]] Kirby skates across the ground, Kirby also gains increased speed compared to his normal dash.
| '''Ice Suction'''
| '''Ice Suction'''
| <center>↑ or forward next to foe, + 1</center>
| {{center|↑ or next to foe, + 1<br><small>(if facing right)</small>}}
| Kirby consumes an enemy to use as a projectile but is unable to move  
| {{center|Either ↑ or → + B/Y near an enemy}}
| Kirby consumes an enemy to use as a projectile, but is unable to move.
|-
|-
| '''Ice Breath'''
| '''Ice Breath'''
| <center>1</center>
| {{center|1}}
| Like [[Fire]]'s version Kirby breathes out ice to freeze enemies
| {{center|B/Y}}
| Like the [[Fire]] ability, Kirby breathes out ice to freeze enemies.
| '''Ice Ejection'''
| '''Ice Ejection'''
| <center>Ice Suction + 1</center>
| {{center|Ice Suction + 1}}
| Kirby spits out an ice block ahead of him which unlike his normal [[Star Bullet|stars]] go up and down slopes and hit multiple enemies  
| {{center|Ice Suction + B/Y}}
| Kirby spits out an ice block ahead of him which, unlike his normal [[Star Bullet|stars]], go up and down slopes and hit multiple enemies.
|-
|-
| '''Ice Sprinkle'''
| '''Ice Sprinkle'''
| <center>1 in midair</center>
| {{center|1 in midair}}
| Kirby pirouettes in the air while using '''Ice Breath''' to hit airborne enemies  
| {{center|B/Y in midair}}
| Kirby pirouettes in the air while using '''Ice Breath''' to hit airborne enemies.
| '''Ice Kick'''
| '''Ice Kick'''
| <center>Tap frozen foe</center>
| {{center|Tap frozen foe}}
| Kirby in this form (and all his other forms and other characters) will kick the frozen enemy across the screen  
| {{center|Tap frozen foe}}
| Kirby in this form (and all his other forms and other characters) will kick the frozen enemy across the screen.
|-
|-
| '''Super Ice Sprinkle'''
| '''Super Ice Sprinkle'''
| <center>Dash + 1 in midair</center>
| {{center|Dash + 1 in midair}}
| {{center|Dash + B/Y in midair}}
| Like normal '''Ice Sprinkle''' Kirby twirls while using '''Ice Breath''' albeit faster  
| Like normal '''Ice Sprinkle''' Kirby twirls while using '''Ice Breath''' albeit faster  
| '''Ice Block'''
| '''Ice Block'''
| <center>A</center>
| {{center|A}}
| Kirby outright freezes himself to avoid damage unlike his normal guard he takes no damage from getting hit
| {{center|L/R}}
| Kirby outright freezes himself to avoid damage. Unlike his normal guard, he takes no damage from getting hit.
|-
|-
| '''Ice Storm'''
| '''Ice Storm'''
| <center>Dash + Hold 1 or hold three times, then hold</center>
| {{center|Dash + Hold 1 or press three times, then hold}}
| {{center|Dash + hold B/Y, or press B/Y repeatedly}}
| Kirby creates a field of ice to freeze enemies  
| Kirby creates a field of ice to freeze enemies  
| '''Ice Scatter'''
| '''Ice Scatter'''
| <center>release A during Ice block</center>
| {{center|Release A during Ice block}}
| {{center|While using Ice Block, release L/R}}
| Kirby breaks out of his Ice block dealing minor damage to enemies
| Kirby breaks out of his Ice block dealing minor damage to enemies
|-
|-
| '''Ice Ball'''
| '''Ice Ball'''
| <center>Dash, then ↓ + 1</center>
| {{center|Dash, then ↓ + 1}}
| Kirby encases himself in ice to bowl over his enemies a short distance  
| {{center|↓ + B/Y while dashing}}
| colspan=3|
| Kirby encases himself in ice to bowl over his enemies a short distance.
!colspan=4|
|}
|}


===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' & ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' & ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Ice returns as an ability in these games. Additionally, it is compatible with the [[Robobot Armor]], forming the potent [[Ice (Robobot Armor)|Ice Mode]].
[[File:KPR Overload Ocean Stage 4 2.png|thumb|200px|Kirby skating using Ice in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.]]
Ice returns as an ability in both ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', generally unchanged, with the former lacking the Ice Ball move entirely before being brought back for the latter. Additionally, in the latter game, Ice is compatible with the [[Robobot Armor]], forming the potent [[Ice Mode]].
 
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Ice moveset for ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Image
!Button Execution
!Description
|-
|'''Ice Skate'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Skate clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash}}
|In a similar fashion to how [[Ice-Cutter]] Kirby skates across the ground, Kirby also gains increased speed compared to his normal dash.
|-
|'''Ice Breath'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Breath clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B}}
|Like the [[Fire]] ability, Kirby breathes out ice to freeze enemies.
|-
|'''Ice Sprinkle'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Sprinkle clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B in midair}}
|Kirby pirouettes in the air while using '''Ice Breath''' to hit airborne enemies.
|-
|'''Super Ice Sprinkle'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Super Ice Sprinkle clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B in midair}}
|Like normal '''Ice Sprinkle''' Kirby twirls while using '''Ice Breath''' albeit faster
|-
|'''Ice Storm'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Storm clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + Hold B, or press B repeatedly}}
|Kirby creates a field of ice to freeze enemies
|-
|'''Ice Ball'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Ball clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B while dashing}}
|Kirby encases himself in ice to bowl over his enemies a short distance.<br><small>*Not present in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''</small>
|-
|'''Ice Suction'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Suction clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Either ↑→ + B while near an enemy}}
|Kirby consumes an enemy to use as a projectile, but is unable to move.
|-
|'''Ice Ejection'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Ejection clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Ice Suction + B}}
|Kirby spits out an ice block ahead of him which, unlike his normal [[Star Bullet|stars]], go up and down slopes and hit multiple enemies.
|-
|'''Ice Kick'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Kick clip.png]]}}
|{{center|While touching ice}}
|Kirby in this form (and all his other forms and other characters) will kick the frozen enemy across the screen.
|-
|'''Ice Block'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Block clip.png]]}}
|{{center|L/R}}
|Kirby outright freezes himself to avoid damage. Unlike his normal guard, he takes no damage from getting hit.
|-
|'''Ice Scatter'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ice Scatter clip.png]]}}
|{{center|While using Ice Block, release L/R}}
|Kirby breaks out of his Ice block dealing minor damage to enemies
|}


===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
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|-
|-
| '''Ice Breath'''
| '''Ice Breath'''
| <center>B</center>
| {{center|B}}
| '''Ice Wall'''
| '''Ice Wall'''
| <center>Hold/release B</center>
| {{center|Hold/release B}}
|-
|-
| '''Ice Sprinkle'''
| '''Ice Sprinkle'''
| <center>B during jump</center>
| {{center|B during jump}}
| '''Ice Ball'''
| '''Ice Ball'''
| <center>Y</center>
| {{center|Y}}
|}
|}


=== ''Kirby Star Allies'' ===
=== ''Kirby Star Allies'' ===
Ice returns in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' along with [[Chilly]] who provides it. In addition to providing the [[Blizzard]] augment to many abilities, Ice can also be used to perform certain Friend Attacks like [[Icicle Lance]] and [[Curling|Ice Curling]].
Ice returns in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' along with [[Chilly]] who provides it. In addition to providing the [[Power Effect|Blizzard]] effect to many abilities, Ice can also be used to perform certain Friend Attacks like [[Icicle Lance]] and [[Curling|Ice Curling]].
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Ice moveset for ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
!colspan=4|Ice moveset for ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
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|-
|-
| '''Ice Skate'''
| '''Ice Skate'''
| <center>Dash</center>
| {{center|Dash}}
| '''Ice Suction'''
| '''Ice Suction'''
| <center>Either ↑/↔ + B near an enemy</center>
| {{center|Either ↑/↔ + B near an enemy}}
|-
|-
| '''Ice Breath'''
| '''Ice Breath'''
| <center>B</center>
| {{center|B}}
| '''Ice Ejection'''
| '''Ice Ejection'''
| <center>Ice Suction + B</center>
| {{center|Ice Suction + B}}
|-
|-
| '''Ice Sprinkle'''
| '''Ice Sprinkle'''
| <center>B in midair</center>
| {{center|B in midair}}
| '''Ice Kick'''
| '''Ice Kick'''
| <center>Touch a frozen enemy</center>
| {{center|Touch a frozen enemy}}
|-
|-
| '''Super Ice Sprinkle'''
| '''Super Ice Sprinkle'''
| <center>Dash + B in midair</center>
| {{center|Dash + B in midair}}
| '''Ice Block'''
| '''Ice Block'''
| <center>L/R</center>
| {{center|L/R}}
|-
|-
| '''Ice Storm'''
| '''Ice Storm'''
| <center>Dash + Hold B, or press B repeatedly</center>
| {{center|Dash + Hold B, or press B repeatedly}}
| '''Ice Scatter'''
| '''Ice Scatter'''
| <center>While using Ice Block, release L/R</center>
| {{center|While using Ice Block, release L/R}}
|-
|-
| '''Ice Ball'''
| '''Ice Ball'''
| <center>↓ + B while dashing</center>
| {{center|↓ + B while dashing}}
| colspan=2|
| colspan=2|
|}
|}
===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
[[File:KatFL Twitter Screenshot 4.png|thumb|250px|Ice Kirby battling a [[Corori]] in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''.]]
Ice returns in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''. Here, the ability retains Ice Breath, which can now be aimed freely in different directions in the 3D environment like Fire. The ability to kick frozen enemies to slide them along the ground is also retained. Kicked enemies lightly home in on nearby enemies. Kirby can also use Ice Storm, which leaves behind a trail of ice shards. These shards can be frozen and kicked towards enemies as well. Kirby can use Ice Skate and Ice Storm to freeze water for a short time to travel over it, and he can also use Ice Skate to travel over mud and magma. The ability can also freeze bosses and mid-bosses for a short period of time before thawing out and taking severe damage if Kirby uses the ability enough on them.
During his adventures, Kirby can find blueprints to take to [[Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop]] to [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolve the Copy Ability into one of two new forms]], one being [[Frosty Ice]], and the other being [[Blizzard Ice]]. Frosty Ice allows Kirby to create snowmen that resemble [[Wild Frosty]] with his Ice Breath and Ice Storm attacks, whereas Blizzard Ice allows Kirby to shoot shards of ice from his mouth from a distance. Ice Storm is also upgraded where icy spikes come out when he performs the move, and his ice shield and trails now damage enemies on contact.
This ability is one of four accessible in the game's demo. It automatically becomes one of its evolved forms, that being Frosty Ice, once the three available stages are complete, but this can be reverted back to the original ability if the player so desires.
====Moveset====
All attack names are conjectural unless otherwise stated.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!colspan="3"|Ice moveset in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''&nbsp;
|-
!Move
!Button execution
!Description
|-
|Ice Skate
|[[Dash]]
|In a similar fashion to how [[Ice-Cutter]] Kirby skates across the ground, Kirby also gains increased speed compared to his normal dash, and is now able to skate over water surface, mud and magma.
|-
|Ice Breath
|B
|Like the [[Fire]] ability, Kirby breathes out ice to freeze enemies.
|-
|Target Ice
|L-Stick during Ice Breath
|Kirby can walk slowly and rotate 360 degrees during Ice Breath.
|-
|Fix Ice
|Hold L/R during Ice Breath
|Kirby can fix the aim of Ice Breath while walking.
|-
|Ice Storm
|B repeatedly
|The '''[[Freeze]]''' copy ability. Kirby creates a field of ice to freeze enemies. When used during [[dash]], Kirby keeps the momentum and leaves ice shards on his trail. Using '''Ice Breath''' on the shards will send them forward with a slight homing ability.
|-
|Ice Kick
|While touching ice
|Kirby in this form (and all his other forms and other characters) will kick the frozen enemy across the screen with a slight homing ability.
|-
|Ice Block
|L/R
|Kirby outright freezes himself to avoid damage. Unlike his normal [[guard]], he takes no damage from getting hit, but he cannot [[dodge]].
|-
|Ice Scatter
|While using Ice Block, release L/R (or cancel Ice Block via Attack/[[Slide]])
|Kirby breaks out of his Ice block dealing minor damage to enemies. By tilting the L-Stick during Ice Scatter, Kirby can [[dodge]] in place which can trigger the slow motion effect.
|}
=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Ice Kirby appears as a collectible [[trophy]]. In addition, one of Kirby's custom moves in the latter game replaces his inhale with ice breath, referencing the ability and allowing him to freeze his opponents.
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==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-Anime Copy Ability
{{Infobox-Anime Copy Ability
|image=[[File:Anime Ice Kirby.png|150px]]
|image=[[File:Anime Ice Kirby Art.png|150px]]
|caption=Ice Kirby as he appears in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
|caption=Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
|firstepisode=[[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]]
|firstepisode=[[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]]
|lastepisode=[[Combat Kirby]]
|lastepisode=[[Combat Kirby]]
|otherepisodes=[[Dedede's Snow Job]]<br>[[Labor Daze]]<br>[[Tourist Trap]]<br>[[The Chill Factor]]
|otherepisodes=[[Dedede's Snow Job]]<br>[[Labor Daze]]<br>[[Tourist Trap]]<br>[[The Chill Factor]]
|compare=
|compare=
|obtained=[[Ice Dragon]]'s snowflake blades
|obtained=Any amount of ice, or snowflake crystals
|power=Blowing icy breath
|power=Blowing icy breath
}}
}}
Ice makes a handful of appearances in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. Here, it is portrayed very similarly to its appearance in the video games, giving Kirby the power to blow frosty breath at his enemies to freeze them solid.
{{Quote|Hey Kirby! Why don't you stop that monster by givin' it the cold shoulder?!|[[Chef Kawasaki (anime character)|Chef Kawasaki]], in [[Combat Kirby]]}}
In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', Ice Kirby makes a fair number of appearances, including in the Japanese-only [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot|pilot episode]]. This ability is very similar to the one in the games, allowing Kirby to breathe a cone of ice at his enemies to freeze them solid. Notably, this ability is often either not enough on its own to defeat a foe, or has to be used in a creative way to defeat them. One example is the [[Ice Dragon]] in the episode [[Dedede's Snow Job]], as Ice Kirby's ice breath is ineffective against the creature when used from outside, but is much more effective when used from inside the Ice Dragon's body. Another is the [[Ice Dragon Robot]] in [[Labor Daze]], as Kirby ends up defeating it not by attacking it directly, but instead by using his ice breath on the factory's boiler to cause it to crack and burst open, engulfing the robot in flames.
 
<gallery>
E20 Scene 23.png|Ice Kirby prepares to dive into Ice Dragon's belly in [[Dedede's Snow Job]].
E28 Scene 28.png|Ice Kirby struggles against the Ice Dragon Robot in [[Labor Daze]].
E48 Scene 26.png|Ice Kirby swallows [[Flame Feeder]] after shrinking it down in [[Tourist Trap]].
E66 Scene 25.png|After failing to defeat [[Pengy]] in direct combat, Ice Kirby tries a different method in [[The Chill Factor]].
E99 Scene 14.png|Ice Kirby freezes [[Heavy Lobster]] solid, allowing it to be shattered by a missile from [[Sword Knight (anime character)|Sword Knight]] in [[Combat Kirby]].
</gallery>
 
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==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{Infobox-Novel Copy Ability
|image=[[File:V5 Illustration 18.png|230px]]
|caption=Ice Kirby soothes his burning mouth in ''[[Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!]]''
|firstvolume=''[[Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!]]''
|compare=
|obtainednolink=[[Mr. Frosty]]
|power=Blowing an icy breath
}}
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], the Ice ability makes an appearance in ''[[Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!]]'', where [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] obtains it from [[Mr. Frosty]]. With this [[Copy Ability]], Kirby uses his Ice Breath to soothe extreme heat, with the effect of freezing objects around him.
 
In ''Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!'', the big race's second checkpoint has the "Superspicy Gourmet Challenge of Terror", where the contestants must eat a bowl of spicy food. All of the contestants are in extreme pain from the spice, and Kirby gulps up the staff's entire water supply. Even this does not satisfy his burning mouth, so he resorts to inhaling [[Mr. Frosty]]. This gives him the Ice ability, which finally satisfies him by making his insides are all cold. Kirby lets out a freezing ice breath at everything around him, which freezes nearby objects like the table and bowls. All the other contestants chomp away at the ice, which finally gets rid of the painful spiciness in their mouths too.


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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!rowspan=1|Flavor text
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|-
|[[File:Kirby's Adventure Box.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KA Box.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''Kirby can freeze enemies with his cold breath! He can then throw them into others!''
|<u>'''Pause caption'''</u><br>''Kirby can freeze enemies with his cold breath! He can then throw them into others!''<br><u>'''Demo reel'''</u><br>''Freeze an enemy and then toss him!''
|-
|-
|[[File:KSS Box NA.jpeg|100px]]
|[[File:KSS Box NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''Turn Kirby into the ice man and turn the enemies into frozen blocks of ice. Don't slip!''
|''Turn Kirby into the ice man and turn the enemies into frozen blocks of ice. Don't slip!''
|-
|-
|[[File:Kirby NiDL box art.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:KatAM cover art.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:USCover KSS.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KNiDL box artwork.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:KatAM cover art.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:USCover KSqS.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' & ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' & ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|{{KSS KMA}}]]''
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' & ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' & ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''First I'll freeze 'em, then I'll kick 'em along! Brrrr!''
|''First I'll freeze 'em, then I'll kick 'em along! Brrrr!''
|-
|-
|[[File:KSS Ultra box art.png|100px]]
|[[File:KSS Ultra box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|''{{color|blue|Freeze}} {{color|red|foes}} with {{color|blue|icy}} breath! {{color|red|Kick}} {{color|blue|ice cubes}} into others! When you dash you {{color|blue|skate}}!''
|''{{color|blue|Freeze}} {{color|red|foes}} with {{color|blue|icy}} breath! {{color|red|Kick}} {{color|blue|ice cubes}} into others! When you dash, you {{color|blue|skate}}!''
|-
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRDL KAW}}]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''Frozen foe? Give it a {{color|red|kick}}! {{color|red|Glide}} gracefully across the land with an Ice Skate, and even {{color|red|cool down}} those hot, hot {{color|red|flames}}!''
|''Frozen foe? Give it a {{color|red|kick}}! {{color|red|Glide}} gracefully across the land with an Ice Skate, and even {{color|red|cool down}} those hot, hot {{color|red|flames}}!''
|-
|-
|[[File:TD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''Freeze enemies with Ice Breath, and then send them packing with an Ice Kick! You can also glide gracefully along the ground with Ice Skate.''
|''{{color|orange|Freeze enemies}} with {{color|orange|Ice Breath}}, and then send them packing with an {{color|orange|Ice Kick}}! You can also glide gracefully along the ground with {{color|orange|Ice Skate}}.''
|-
|-
|[[File:Kirby Planet Robobot box art.png|100px]]
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''Freeze enemies with Ice Breath. You can also glide gracefully along the ground with Ice Skate.''
|''{{color|orange|Freeze enemies}} with {{color|orange|Ice Breath}}! You can also glide gracefully along the ground with {{color|orange|Ice Skate}}.''
|-
|-
|[[File:Kirby Battle Royale box art.png|100px]]
|[[File:KBR box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|''Slide on the ground and blow icy breath! Excellent for freezing your foes in place.''
|''Slide on the ground and blow icy breath! Excellent for freezing your foes in place.''<br>''Freeze your foes or build an ice wall!''
|-
|-
|[[File:Star Allies Cover.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''A great way to cool down hot-headed enemies and then send them flying as a block of ice with a kick! You can also turn on a dime with skate dash or freeze your friends' weapons! You can even give a stone a slippery path for a bit of curling!''
|''A great way to cool down hot-headed enemies and then send them flying as a block of ice with a kick! You can also turn on a dime with skate dash or freeze your friends' weapons! You can even give a stone a slippery path for a bit of curling!''
|-
|[[File:KatFL Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|'''Figure description:'''<br>
''Brrr! So cold! Can you see your own breath? Make a chunk of ice, then kick it forward! Skate and slide wherever you go. You'll even glide right over mud and magma!''<br><br>
'''Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee:'''<br>
''The Ice ability will let you use freezing breath to stop enemies in their tracks! Your freezing attacks will even make larger enemies like bosses {{color|red|stop moving}} for a while!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''Frozen foe? Give it a {{color|red|kick}}! {{color|red|Glide}} gracefully across the land with Ice-Skate, and even {{color|red|cool down}} those hot, hot {{color|red|flames}}!''
|}
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|}
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' manual===
*''"Ice Kirby can freeze enemies in their tracks with his icy breath. He can send frozen enemies sliding into other enemies, too."''
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' manual===
*''"Expel icy breath to freeze your enemies."''
==Trivia==
*Ice and [[Cutter]] are the only Copy Abilities which have appeared in every [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' main series game]] since ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{{Main|Ice/gallery}}
<gallery>
Ice DL2.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2''
Ice Super Star.jpg|''Kirby Super Star''
Ice NinDL.png|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
Ice SqS.jpg|''{{KSS KMA}}''
Ice_Kirby_KSSU_Artwork.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
</gallery>
===Sprites===
<gallery>
KDL2 IceKirby.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2''
Super Star Ice Sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star''
KNiD A IceKirby.PNG|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
Ice KSqSq.png|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''{{KSS KMA}}''
KSSU Ice Kirby Sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
</gallery>
===Icons===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kirby's Adventure Ice Copy Ability Panel Sprite.png|''Kirby's Adventure''
KA Ice Kirby sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KDL2IconIce.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2''
KDL2 Ice artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''
Super Star Ice Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star''
KSS Ice Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Super Star''
KDL3 Icon Ice.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
KNiDL Ice sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
K64 Base Ice.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
KSSU Ice Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KNiD A IceIcon.PNG|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' and ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
KRTDL Ice.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
Ice KSSU Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSA Ice Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Star Allies''
RtDL Ice Icon.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
Anime Ice Kirby Art 2.png|Artwork from ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
TD Ice Icon.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KSA Ice Icon.png|''Kirby Star Allies''
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
KDL3 Ice Kirby.jpeg|''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
K64 A Ice.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|jaR=Aisu
|jaM=Ice
|jaM=Ice
|zh=冰冻 (chs)<br>冰凍 (cht)
|zhSimp=冰冻
|zhR=bīng dòng
|zhSimpR=Bīngdòng
|zhTrad=冰凍
|zhTradR=Bīngdòng
|zhM=Ice
|zhM=Ice
|ko=아이스
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|nl=Ijs
|nlM=Ice
|nlM=Ice
|pl=Ice<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/switch/kirbystarallies Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby Star Allies'']</ref><br>Lód<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/switch/kirby-and-the-forgotten-land Nintendo Poland - ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'']</ref>
|plM=-<br>Ice
|pt=Gelo
|ptM=Ice
|ru=Лед
|ruR=Led
|ruM=Ice
}}
}}


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{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
{{Navbox-KAdv/NinDL}}
{{Navbox-KA/KNiDL}}
{{Navbox-DL2}}
{{Navbox-KDL2}}
{{Navbox-KSS/KSSU}}
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{{Navbox-DL3}}
{{Navbox-KDL3}}
{{Navbox-K64}}
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{{Navbox-SqS}}
{{Navbox-KSqS}}
{{Navbox-RtDL}}
{{Navbox-KRtDL/KRtDLD}}
{{Navbox-TD}}
{{Navbox-KTD}}
{{Navbox-PR}}
{{Navbox-KPR}}
{{Navbox-SA}}
{{Navbox-KBR}}
{{Navbox-KSA}}
{{Navbox-KatFL}}
{{Navbox-Anime}}
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{{Navbox-Novels}}


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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]
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Latest revision as of 06:10, 7 February 2024

Ice
KRtDLD Ice.png
Artwork of Ice Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Details
First game Kirby's Adventure (1993)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s) Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby Super Star
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Usage type Unlimited use
Obtained from Chilly, Bukiset, Emp, Frigis, Mr. Frosty, Pengy, Propeller (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards), Snowl, Wappa, Yuki, Corori (Kirby and the Forgotten Land), Antler, light-blue Dropped Stars (Kirby Star Allies), Ice Shadow Kirby (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror) amiibo (Kirby: Planet Robobot): Rosalina
Obtained by projectiles from Mr. Frosty, Ice Dragon, Marx, Miracle Matter, Prank, Dark Mind, Marx Soul, Goriath, Strike Box, Sphere Doomer (Ice), Pon & Con (Kirby Star Allies), Goldon & Silvox
Power(s) Breathes ice to freeze enemies and objects.
Helper Chilly
Similar to Freeze (merged into Ice's moveset in later installments); Bubble, Fire, Spider
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Ice is a Copy Ability which allows Kirby to freeze enemies and is primarily obtained by swallowing certain ice-type enemies, such as a Pengy and Chilly. Using this ability, Kirby gains a crown of ice and the ability to freeze foes and cool down fiery obstacles with a stream of frost breath from his mouth. Later games starting with Kirby Super Star would give Ice Kirby an expanded moveset, such as skating along the ground, spinning while breathing ice through the air, or encasing himself in ice as a form of defense.

Ice first appeared as a Copy Ability in Kirby's Adventure, and has since been a mainstay in every subsequent main-series game, as well as Kirby Battle Royale. The ability is not to be confused with Freeze, a similar ability whose moves have been incorporated into the Ice ability in many of the latter's appearances (in a similar manner in which Burning and Fire are frequently combined).

Characteristics[edit]

Using Ice, Kirby can cool down fiery obstacles from a safe distance.

Ice is among the oldest copy abilities in Kirby's arsenal, and serves as a natural counterpart to Fire, appearing in a similar number of games to that ability and having its own on and off again partner in the form of the Freeze ability. In its simplest form, the Ice ability allows Kirby to breathe a cone of ice at his opponents to freeze them solid. While Ice's breath attack cannot be controlled as finely as Fire's, the secondary effect is that Kirby can kick enemies he freezes to make them slide forward, potentially defeating other enemies they collide with. Using this ice breath also allows Kirby to cool down fiery hazards like magma blocks, or in Kirby: Squeak Squad, freeze the surface of water. In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Ice Kirby can even skate on the surface of lava to avoid damage.

Ice's moveset would expand in a number of ways starting with Kirby Super Star, but it would not drift too far from its fundamental character. One notable visual update has Ice Kirby skating along the ground when dashing as opposed to using his regular run. In addition, he gains the ability to use the defensive aura attack characteristic of the Freeze ability, swallow foes and then spit them back out as ice balls, and even encase himself in ice for defense. In Kirby Battle Royale, Ice Kirby even gains the ability to conjure pillars of ice to block his opponents' way. Ice can also be combined easily with other powers and allies, as seen with his Animal Friend pairings, the Power Combos in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, and granting the Blizzard Power Effect to friends in Kirby Star Allies.

Though once granting the Freeze ability instead, Chilly is the most common representative and helper for the Ice ability. Other sources of the ability include Pengy, Mr. Frosty, and more obscure enemies like Emp and Frigis.

Game appearances[edit]

Ice Kirby's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Adventure Copy Ability Obtainable from Pengy.
Kirby's Dream Land 2 Copy Ability Obtainable from Master Pengy and Mr. Frosty.
Can be paired with an Animal Friend.
Kirby Super Star Copy Ability Obtainable from Chilly and Mr. Frosty.
Can be used to make a Chilly helper.
Kirby's Dream Land 3 Copy Ability Obtainable from Chilly, Wappa, ice-sword Bukiset, and Yuki.
Can be paired with an Animal Friend.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Copy Ability Obtainable from Chilly, Emp, Frigis, Propeller, and some boss attacks.
Can be combined with itself or another ability to make Power Combos.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Copy Ability Obtainable from Pengy.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Copy Ability Obtainable from Pengy and Mr. Frosty.
Kirby: Squeak Squad Copy Ability Obtainable from Pengy and Mr. Frosty.
Can be upgraded using an Ability Scroll.
Kirby Super Star Ultra Copy Ability Obtainable from Chilly and Mr. Frosty.
Can be used to make a Chilly helper.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Copy Ability Obtainable from Chilly, Snowl, and the icy Sphere Doomer's projectiles.
Has a super equivalent called Snow Bowl.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Copy Ability Obtainable from Chilly, Mr. Frosty, and White Antler.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Copy Ability Obtainable from Chilly and some boss attacks.
Has an equivalent mode for the Robobot Armor.
Kirby Battle Royale Playable character Available to purchase for 500 Battle Coins, but needs to be unlocked separately in Dedede's Cake Royale.
Comes with three unlockable costumes.
Kirby Star Allies Copy Ability Obtainable from Chilly, Blizzard Guard, Mr. Frosty, and some boss attacks.
Can be used to create a Chilly ally.
Can impart the "Blizzard" Power Effect and be used in Icicle Lance and Curling.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Copy Ability Obtainable from Wild Frosty, Chilly, and Corori.
Can be evolved into Frosty Ice and Blizzard Ice, or powered up.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Copy Ability Has the same properties and sources as in the original Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Reference Ice Kirby appears as a trophy.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U Attack Can be chosen as a custom variant for Kirby's neutral special.
Also appears as a trophy in the Wii U version.

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]

KA Ice artwork.png
Artwork from Kirby's Adventure.

Ice is available, along with Freeze, as a Copy Ability in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land making it one of the debut abilities in the series. In these games, Ice consists solely of using freezing breath to turn enemies into ice cubes, then touching them to kick them across the stage to harm anything in their way. It is provided by Pengy.

In Kirby's Adventure, Kirby merely changed his color to a light blue when obtaining this ability, as ability hats had not been introduced at this time.

Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]

Kirby using Ice on a Rocky in Kirby's Dream Land 2.

In Kirby's Dream Land 2, Ice is once again a simple move which does not change Kirby's appearance. If Kirby is alone, using Ice functions identically to the way it did in Kirby's Adventure, but if partnered up with one of his Animal Friends, the move can change its pattern depending on which friend is with him. With Rick, the move functions like an ice shield, protecting on all sides. With Coo, Kirby can breathe ice in a 180 degree area beneath him. With Kine, the move is similar in function to Rick's, but it can be used while moving, and it causes him to freeze over if held for too long.

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

In Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby can obtain the Ice ability from Chilly or Mr. Frosty, or through Copy Essences or Copy Essences Deluxe. With the Ice ability equipped, Kirby may create Chilly as a helper. Kirby's visual appearance changes by turning him a light blue color and he wears a hat full of ice crystals. Kirby Super Star was the first game to give Ice Kirby an expanded moveset, combining the attacks of Freeze into the ability as well as adding other tricks such as the twirling "Ice Sprinkle" and the close-up "Ice Suction" attack.

Ice moveset for Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Skate
Dash
Ice Breath
B
Ice Sprinkle
B in air
Super Ice Sprinkle
Dash + B in air
Ice Storm
Dash + Hold B/BBB
Ice Suction
(any direction) + B near foe
Ice Ejection
Ice Suction + B
Ice Kick
Tap frozen foe

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

Kirby using Ice to freeze a Metroid in Kirby's Dream Land 3.

In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Ice is once again a simple move which does not change Kirby's appearance beyond a color change when he is using it. If Kirby is alone, using Ice functions identically to the way it did in Kirby's Adventure, but if partnered up with one of his animal friends, the move can change its pattern depending on which friend is with him. In this game, Ice is provided by Chilly, Wappa, Bukiset with the ice sword, and the Mid-Boss Yuki. Corori the penguin enemy does not provide Ice in this game (though it would in Kirby and the Forgotten Land).

Ice variations in Kirby's Dream Land 3  
Attack Friend Attack Friend
Breathe ice in front of Kirby.
None
Sprinkle ice overhead in defense.
Rick
Freeze and fall to the floor, like Stone.
Kine
Shoot three ice spikes in a spread shot in front of Coo.
Coo
Hover by breathing ice below Kirby.
Nago
Spit snowballs in varying arcs ahead of Kirby.
Chuchu
Breathe ice further in front of Pitch.
Pitch

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

Ice appears in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, much the same way it did in Kirby's Dream Land 3, in that Kirby does not actually change appearance or color unless he is using the ability. Unlike in previous installments however, Kirby spins in place while using the move, making it similar to Freeze. In addition, he can also move slowly while using it, adding to its versatility.

Using the Power Combo system, Kirby can combine Ice with other abilities to varying effect. Combining Ice with itself creates Ice-Ice, which rolls Kirby up into a big snowball in the same vein as would be seen later in the Snow Bowl Super Ability. Other combos include Ice-Spark, which turns Kirby into a refrigerator that spits out food, Ice-Cutter, which gives Kirby a pair of ice skates, and Burn-Ice, which freezes Kirby and then thaws him with fire in a lackluster offensive capability.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]

Ice appears in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, this time without its Freeze counterpart. It is relatively unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, and can be obtained from Pengy, the Ice Shadow Kirby, and Mr. Flosty[sic].

Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Ice can be used to freeze the surface of water.

Ice appears again in Kirby: Squeak Squad, following its appearance in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. An Ability Scroll can be obtained which allows Kirby to angle his cone of frost while breathing it. He can also use a bubbled ice essence to infuse the Bomb or Sword abilities with ice powers if he has the scrolls for those abilities as well.

Exclusively in this title, Kirby gains the ability to freeze the surface of water using his ice breath.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

The Ice ability also appears in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and is obtained through swallowing ice related enemies or touching Copy Essences. In addition to using the Ice ability to defeat enemies, Kirby may also use Ice to neutralize fiery blocks in order to break or walk on them. Aesthetically, Kirby's appearance changes only with an addition of a ice crown. In addition, a super form of this ability exists by defeating a Super Chilly, yielding the Snow Bowl ability.

Ice would gain its most substantial moveset in this game, most notably gaining the "Ice Ball" move, which allows Kirby to freeze himself solid into a ball and then bowl down his enemies by dashing forward at them. This moveset would carry over into subsequent main-series games, until simplifying again for Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Ice moveset for Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
Skill Button Execution (KRtDL) Button Execution (KRtDLD) Description Skill Button Execution (KRtDL) Button Execution (KRtDLD) Description
Ice Skate
Dash
Dash
In a similar fashion to how Ice-Cutter Kirby skates across the ground, Kirby also gains increased speed compared to his normal dash. Ice Suction
↑ or → next to foe, + 1
(if facing right)
Either ↑ or → + B/Y near an enemy
Kirby consumes an enemy to use as a projectile, but is unable to move.
Ice Breath
1
B/Y
Like the Fire ability, Kirby breathes out ice to freeze enemies. Ice Ejection
Ice Suction + 1
Ice Suction + B/Y
Kirby spits out an ice block ahead of him which, unlike his normal stars, go up and down slopes and hit multiple enemies.
Ice Sprinkle
1 in midair
B/Y in midair
Kirby pirouettes in the air while using Ice Breath to hit airborne enemies. Ice Kick
Tap frozen foe
Tap frozen foe
Kirby in this form (and all his other forms and other characters) will kick the frozen enemy across the screen.
Super Ice Sprinkle
Dash + 1 in midair
Dash + B/Y in midair
Like normal Ice Sprinkle Kirby twirls while using Ice Breath albeit faster Ice Block
A
L/R
Kirby outright freezes himself to avoid damage. Unlike his normal guard, he takes no damage from getting hit.
Ice Storm
Dash + Hold 1 or press three times, then hold
Dash + hold B/Y, or press B/Y repeatedly
Kirby creates a field of ice to freeze enemies Ice Scatter
Release A during Ice block
While using Ice Block, release L/R
Kirby breaks out of his Ice block dealing minor damage to enemies
Ice Ball
Dash, then ↓ + 1
↓ + B/Y while dashing
Kirby encases himself in ice to bowl over his enemies a short distance.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Kirby skating using Ice in Kirby: Planet Robobot.

Ice returns as an ability in both Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot, generally unchanged, with the former lacking the Ice Ball move entirely before being brought back for the latter. Additionally, in the latter game, Ice is compatible with the Robobot Armor, forming the potent Ice Mode.

Ice moveset for Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot  
Skill Image Button Execution Description
Ice Skate
KPR Ice Skate clip.png
Dash
In a similar fashion to how Ice-Cutter Kirby skates across the ground, Kirby also gains increased speed compared to his normal dash.
Ice Breath
KPR Ice Breath clip.png
B
Like the Fire ability, Kirby breathes out ice to freeze enemies.
Ice Sprinkle
KPR Ice Sprinkle clip.png
B in midair
Kirby pirouettes in the air while using Ice Breath to hit airborne enemies.
Super Ice Sprinkle
KPR Super Ice Sprinkle clip.png
Dash + B in midair
Like normal Ice Sprinkle Kirby twirls while using Ice Breath albeit faster
Ice Storm
KPR Ice Storm clip.png
Dash + Hold B, or press B repeatedly
Kirby creates a field of ice to freeze enemies
Ice Ball
KPR Ice Ball clip.png
↓ + B while dashing
Kirby encases himself in ice to bowl over his enemies a short distance.
*Not present in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Ice Suction
KPR Ice Suction clip.png
Either ↑→ + B while near an enemy
Kirby consumes an enemy to use as a projectile, but is unable to move.
Ice Ejection
KPR Ice Ejection clip.png
Ice Suction + B
Kirby spits out an ice block ahead of him which, unlike his normal stars, go up and down slopes and hit multiple enemies.
Ice Kick
KPR Ice Kick clip.png
While touching ice
Kirby in this form (and all his other forms and other characters) will kick the frozen enemy across the screen.
Ice Block
KPR Ice Block clip.png
L/R
Kirby outright freezes himself to avoid damage. Unlike his normal guard, he takes no damage from getting hit.
Ice Scatter
KPR Ice Scatter clip.png
While using Ice Block, release L/R
Kirby breaks out of his Ice block dealing minor damage to enemies

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

Ice-skating is pretty cool, isn't it?! I just love those spinny jumps! It's fun seeing frozen foes slide to their doom when you throw them!
— Knuckle Joe's comment in Kirby Battle Royale

Ice is one of the abilities available in Kirby Battle Royale, being the last one unlocked in Dedede's Cake Royale. It is distinguished in that repeated hits to foes will freeze them solid. When picking up and tossing a frozen foe, they will slide, and take additional damage when they hit a wall or other opponent. The Ice Wall ability also allows Kirby to create a barrier which lasts a few seconds.

Ice moveset in Kirby Battle Royale  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Ice Breath
B
Ice Wall
Hold/release B
Ice Sprinkle
B during jump
Ice Ball
Y

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Ice returns in Kirby Star Allies along with Chilly who provides it. In addition to providing the Blizzard effect to many abilities, Ice can also be used to perform certain Friend Attacks like Icicle Lance and Ice Curling.

Ice moveset for Kirby Star Allies  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Ice Skate
Dash
Ice Suction
Either ↑/↔ + B near an enemy
Ice Breath
B
Ice Ejection
Ice Suction + B
Ice Sprinkle
B in midair
Ice Kick
Touch a frozen enemy
Super Ice Sprinkle
Dash + B in midair
Ice Block
L/R
Ice Storm
Dash + Hold B, or press B repeatedly
Ice Scatter
While using Ice Block, release L/R
Ice Ball
↓ + B while dashing

Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]

Ice Kirby battling a Corori in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Ice returns in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Here, the ability retains Ice Breath, which can now be aimed freely in different directions in the 3D environment like Fire. The ability to kick frozen enemies to slide them along the ground is also retained. Kicked enemies lightly home in on nearby enemies. Kirby can also use Ice Storm, which leaves behind a trail of ice shards. These shards can be frozen and kicked towards enemies as well. Kirby can use Ice Skate and Ice Storm to freeze water for a short time to travel over it, and he can also use Ice Skate to travel over mud and magma. The ability can also freeze bosses and mid-bosses for a short period of time before thawing out and taking severe damage if Kirby uses the ability enough on them.

During his adventures, Kirby can find blueprints to take to Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop to evolve the Copy Ability into one of two new forms, one being Frosty Ice, and the other being Blizzard Ice. Frosty Ice allows Kirby to create snowmen that resemble Wild Frosty with his Ice Breath and Ice Storm attacks, whereas Blizzard Ice allows Kirby to shoot shards of ice from his mouth from a distance. Ice Storm is also upgraded where icy spikes come out when he performs the move, and his ice shield and trails now damage enemies on contact.

This ability is one of four accessible in the game's demo. It automatically becomes one of its evolved forms, that being Frosty Ice, once the three available stages are complete, but this can be reverted back to the original ability if the player so desires.

Moveset[edit]

All attack names are conjectural unless otherwise stated.

Ice moveset in Kirby and the Forgotten Land 
Move Button execution Description
Ice Skate Dash In a similar fashion to how Ice-Cutter Kirby skates across the ground, Kirby also gains increased speed compared to his normal dash, and is now able to skate over water surface, mud and magma.
Ice Breath B Like the Fire ability, Kirby breathes out ice to freeze enemies.
Target Ice L-Stick during Ice Breath Kirby can walk slowly and rotate 360 degrees during Ice Breath.
Fix Ice Hold L/R during Ice Breath Kirby can fix the aim of Ice Breath while walking.
Ice Storm B repeatedly The Freeze copy ability. Kirby creates a field of ice to freeze enemies. When used during dash, Kirby keeps the momentum and leaves ice shards on his trail. Using Ice Breath on the shards will send them forward with a slight homing ability.
Ice Kick While touching ice Kirby in this form (and all his other forms and other characters) will kick the frozen enemy across the screen with a slight homing ability.
Ice Block L/R Kirby outright freezes himself to avoid damage. Unlike his normal guard, he takes no damage from getting hit, but he cannot dodge.
Ice Scatter While using Ice Block, release L/R (or cancel Ice Block via Attack/Slide) Kirby breaks out of his Ice block dealing minor damage to enemies. By tilting the L-Stick during Ice Scatter, Kirby can dodge in place which can trigger the slow motion effect.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Ice Kirby appears as a collectible trophy. In addition, one of Kirby's custom moves in the latter game replaces his inhale with ice breath, referencing the ability and allowing him to freeze his opponents.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]

Ice
Anime Ice Kirby Art.png
Details
First episode Kirby of the Stars Pilot
Last episode Combat Kirby
Other episode(s) Dedede's Snow Job
Labor Daze
Tourist Trap
The Chill Factor
Obtained from Any amount of ice, or snowflake crystals
Power(s) Blowing icy breath
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Hey Kirby! Why don't you stop that monster by givin' it the cold shoulder?!
— Chef Kawasaki, in Combat Kirby

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Ice Kirby makes a fair number of appearances, including in the Japanese-only pilot episode. This ability is very similar to the one in the games, allowing Kirby to breathe a cone of ice at his enemies to freeze them solid. Notably, this ability is often either not enough on its own to defeat a foe, or has to be used in a creative way to defeat them. One example is the Ice Dragon in the episode Dedede's Snow Job, as Ice Kirby's ice breath is ineffective against the creature when used from outside, but is much more effective when used from inside the Ice Dragon's body. Another is the Ice Dragon Robot in Labor Daze, as Kirby ends up defeating it not by attacking it directly, but instead by using his ice breath on the factory's boiler to cause it to crack and burst open, engulfing the robot in flames.

In the Kirby novel series[edit]

Ice
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Ice Kirby soothes his burning mouth in Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!
Details
First volume Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!
Obtained from Mr. Frosty
Power(s) Blowing an icy breath
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In the Kirby novel series, the Ice ability makes an appearance in Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!, where Kirby obtains it from Mr. Frosty. With this Copy Ability, Kirby uses his Ice Breath to soothe extreme heat, with the effect of freezing objects around him.

In Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!, the big race's second checkpoint has the "Superspicy Gourmet Challenge of Terror", where the contestants must eat a bowl of spicy food. All of the contestants are in extreme pain from the spice, and Kirby gulps up the staff's entire water supply. Even this does not satisfy his burning mouth, so he resorts to inhaling Mr. Frosty. This gives him the Ice ability, which finally satisfies him by making his insides are all cold. Kirby lets out a freezing ice breath at everything around him, which freezes nearby objects like the table and bowls. All the other contestants chomp away at the ice, which finally gets rid of the painful spiciness in their mouths too.

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KA Box.jpg Kirby's Adventure Pause caption
Kirby can freeze enemies with his cold breath! He can then throw them into others!
Demo reel
Freeze an enemy and then toss him!
KSS Box NA.jpg Kirby Super Star Turn Kirby into the ice man and turn the enemies into frozen blocks of ice. Don't slip!
KNiDL box artwork.jpg
KatAM cover art.jpg
USCover KSqS.jpg
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land & Kirby & The Amazing Mirror & Kirby: Squeak Squad First I'll freeze 'em, then I'll kick 'em along! Brrrr!
KSS Ultra box art.png Kirby Super Star Ultra Freeze foes with icy breath! Kick ice cubes into others! When you dash, you skate!
KRtDL Boxart L.jpg Kirby's Return to Dream Land Frozen foe? Give it a kick! Glide gracefully across the land with an Ice Skate, and even cool down those hot, hot flames!
KTD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby: Triple Deluxe Freeze enemies with Ice Breath, and then send them packing with an Ice Kick! You can also glide gracefully along the ground with Ice Skate.
KPR Box.png Kirby: Planet Robobot Freeze enemies with Ice Breath! You can also glide gracefully along the ground with Ice Skate.
KBR box art.jpg Kirby Battle Royale Slide on the ground and blow icy breath! Excellent for freezing your foes in place.
Freeze your foes or build an ice wall!
KSA Boxart NA.jpg Kirby Star Allies A great way to cool down hot-headed enemies and then send them flying as a block of ice with a kick! You can also turn on a dime with skate dash or freeze your friends' weapons! You can even give a stone a slippery path for a bit of curling!
KatFL Boxart NA.jpg Kirby and the Forgotten Land Figure description:

Brrr! So cold! Can you see your own breath? Make a chunk of ice, then kick it forward! Skate and slide wherever you go. You'll even glide right over mud and magma!

Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee:
The Ice ability will let you use freezing breath to stop enemies in their tracks! Your freezing attacks will even make larger enemies like bosses stop moving for a while!

KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Frozen foe? Give it a kick! Glide gracefully across the land with Ice-Skate, and even cool down those hot, hot flames!

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy[edit]

Ice Kirby Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl  
Name Image Appears In Description
Ice Kirby Ice Kirby - Brawl Trophy.png NES Kirby's Adventure
SNES Kirby: Super Star (American English), Kirby's Fun Pak (British English)
Kirby when he copies an enemy with chilly abilities. Ice Kirby can blow an icy wind from his mouth and freeze enemies solid. These frozen enemies can then be knocked into other enemies as an additional means of attack. These blocks are not only effective against enemies but can also be used on terrain such as magma or water.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[edit]

Ice Kirby Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U  
Name Image Appears In American English Description British English Description
Ice Kirby IceKirbyTrophyWiiU.png NES Kirby's Adventure (5/1993)
SNES Kirby Super Star (American English), Kirby's Fun Pak (British English) (8/1996)
The perfect ability to copy in the summer--Kirby gains freezing breath when he copies the Ice ability. Enemies frozen by his arctic blasts can be launched at other foes too. Perfect for a tough fight or when you need some ice for your iced coffee. Kirby isn't busy saving Dream Land or anything... When Kirby has the Ice ability, he can blast enemies with glacial gales to freeze them. He can then kick them into other enemies to take them all out at once! It's the perfect ability for a tough fight...or for when you need some ice to keep a glass of fruit juice nicely chilled. Not everything has to be about saving Dream Land, you know!

Kirby: Squeak Squad manual[edit]

  • "Ice Kirby can freeze enemies in their tracks with his icy breath. He can send frozen enemies sliding into other enemies, too."

Kirby Super Star Ultra manual[edit]

  • "Expel icy breath to freeze your enemies."

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Main article: Ice/gallery

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese アイス
Aisu
Ice
Traditional Chinese 冰凍
Bīngdòng
Ice
Simplified Chinese 冰冻
Bīngdòng
Dutch Ijs Ice
French Glace Ice
German Eis Ice
Italian Ghiaccio Ice
Korean 아이스
Aiseu
Ice
Polish Ice[1]
Lód[2]
-
Ice
Portuguese Gelo Ice
Russian Лед
Led
Ice
Spanish Hielo Ice


References