Editing Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

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|developer=[[HAL Laboratory]], [[wikipedia:Flagship (company)|Flagship]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|designer=Tomoaki Fukui
|released='''Game Boy Advance'''<br>{{Released|Japan|April 15, 2004|Europe|July 2, 2004|NA|October 18, 2004|Australia|December 23, 2004}}<br>'''Virtual Console (3DS Ambassador Program)'''<br>{{Released|Australia|December 15, 2011|Europe|December 16, 2011|Japan|December 16, 2011|NA|December 16, 2011}}<br>'''Virtual Console (Wii U)'''<br>{{Released|Japan|April 3, 2014|NA|April 10, 2014}}<br>'''Nintendo Switch Online'''<br>{{Released|Japan|September 29, 2023|Europe|September 29, 2023|NA|September 29, 2023|Australia|September 29, 2023}}
|platforms=[[Game Boy Advance]]<br>[[Virtual Console]] ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], [[Wii U]])<br>[[Nintendo Switch]] Online
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|predecessor=''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
|successor=''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
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'''''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''''' is a main-series [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' game]] released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] on April 15th, 2004 in Japan, on July 2nd, 2004 in Europe, and on October 18th, 2004 in North America. It was produced by [[HAL Laboratory]], published by [[Nintendo]], and developed by Flagship and Dimps. ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' looks and plays much like its predecessor ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', but features an expansive and non-linear interconnected world with bosses that can be defeated in a number of different orders. The game also features four [[Kirby (species)|Kirbys]] [[Color|of various color]] which can be played by up to four different players simultaneously, making this title the first main series game which can be played with four players in the main game. The different Kirbys can wander off in separate directions and assist each-other using their [[Cell Phone]]s. The name of the game is a pun on "maze", as the game sports a labyrinth-like level layout different from other mainline Kirby games.

As it is based on ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' uses much of the same [[sprite]]-work, enemies, [[Copy Ability|abilities]], and mechanics as its predecessor. However, many additions and a few cuts were made to these categories. Included in the additions are new enemies like [[Chip]], [[Roly-Poly]], [[Golem]], and others, some of which are quite complex in their ability to interact with Kirby. New abilities include [[Cupid]], [[Missile]], [[Mini]], and a few returning favorites from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' such as [[Fighter]] and [[Cook]]. Due to the open nature of the game, most of the area [[Boss]]es can be fought out of order, and aside from [[Kracko]], they are all new (although some are heavily based on older bosses).

Since its initial release, ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' has been re-released through the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Ambassador Program (in 2011) and the [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]] (in 2014), although multiplayer is unavailable in these releases. It was also added to the [[Nintendo Switch]] Online Game Boy Advance service in 2023, where it is fully compatible with online multiplayer.
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==Story==
[[File:KatAM Intro2.png|left|thumb|Dark Meta Knight splits Kirby into four copies.]]
{{quote|High above the skies of Dream Land, {{Color|red|the mirror world}} needs help!|caption from the opening cutscene}}
The story of ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' takes place almost entirely within a parallel world connected to [[Dream Land]] called the [[Mirror World]], which is a parallel universe filled with [[Mirror Door|mirrors]] said to be able to grant wishes made in their reflection.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=In this strange and beautiful land, mirrors have the power to make any wishes reflected in them come true.|game=Kirby & The Amazing Mirror|page=6}}</ref> One day, the mirrors of this world start to change, creating only sinister reflections. [[Meta Knight]] decides to investigate by heading into the Mirror World through the [[Dimension Mirror|mirror gateway]] hanging in the skies above Dream Land. After some time, Kirby takes a stroll near this mirror - apparently minding his own business - when he is suddenly attacked by a darker Meta Knight and split into four copies of himself in a single slash, differing only by body color. With this done, the shadowy warrior flies back into the mirror, and the Kirbys give chase on a Warp Star after taking a moment to collect themselves.

[[File:KatAM Intro3.png|thumb|Meta Knight gets trapped in the Dimension Mirror.]]
After entering the Mirror World and briefly venturing through a cloudscape, the Kirbys stumble upon a grand [[Rainbow Route - Central Circle|coliseum]], where they find two Meta Knights battling in front of another great mirror, with one of the two knights being the dim one from earlier. This darker Meta Knight beats his twin and banishes him inside the mirror, then breaks the mirror into eight pieces and scatters them across the land before departing. Shortly thereafter, a [[Shadow Kirby|dark duplicate of Kirby]] can be seen skulking away from the scene. The Kirbys follow this shadowy figure through a mirror to the right, and proceed to explore the world in search of the lost fragments of the great Dimension Mirror.

As the Kirbys explore this unfamiliar world, they repeatedly encounter the dark doppelganger Kirby, who often appears out of nowhere and sometimes attacks them, but mostly just stops to stare. If the Kirbys attack him first, he runs away quickly, dropping a helpful item. Each of the lands surrounding the central one of [[Rainbow Route]] is home to a [[boss|keeper]] of one of the shattered mirror pieces, who the Kirbys must defeat. One of these shard holders is the Meta Knight duplicate who broke the mirror in the first place, and at this point, his lack of honor in battle should be a clue that he is not the real masked swordsman. After all the mirror shards are restored, the Kirbys are able to enter the mirror and face the evil corrupting it.

[[File:KatAM Intro7.png|left|thumb|The fight against Dark Mind.]]
Upon entering the mirror, the Kirbys find themselves in a twisted alternate version of the coliseum, where they run into both Meta Knights. The real one points the Kirbys to his evil twin, who is finally revealed as [[Dark Meta Knight]]. After battling this foe one more time, Dark Meta Knight shatters into glass upon being defeated, and a portal appears in the sky which the Kirbys jump into. Meta Knight throws his [[Master|sword]] into the portal to aid them against the evil that was responsible for this whole affair: an armored wizard-like figure named [[Dark Mind]]. After several battles against this foe, he casts off his humanoid form to reveal himself as a giant flaming eyeball similar in appearance to [[Dark Matter]] and its relatives. One more tough battle ensues, and once enough damage is dealt to Dark Mind, he begins to shrink and tries to get away, but the Kirbys chase him down on their Warp Stars and defeat him with volleys of [[Star Bullet]]s.

After Dark Mind is destroyed for good, the Kirbys begin to fly home. As they travel, they are joined by Shadow Kirby one more time, riding his own Warp Star. It is revealed that this seemingly malevolent copy of Kirby was in fact the shy and reclusive original protector of the Mirror World, and he thanks the Kirbys for ridding the Mirror World of Dark Mind. From here, the Kirbys fly back through the mirror into Dream Land and Meta Knight follows them, leaving his sword in a pedestal in the coliseum.

==Gameplay==
[[File:KatAM M MirrorWorld.png|thumb|right|200px|The main world map for the [[Mirror World]].]]
''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' is a two-dimensional side-scrolling platform adventure game, with physics, assets, and graphics borrowed from its predecessor, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. As such, it features most of the same enemies, moves, and [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] from the previous game. However, the premise and layout of ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' differ greatly from its predecessors and subsequent titles. The most notable change is to the world itself, which is no longer traversed in a series of levels and isolated linear stages. Instead, all nine major areas of the [[Mirror World]] are interlinked and transition into each other in a similar vein to the [[metroidwiki:Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' games]], allowing Kirby to pick his own path through the world for the most part. As such, a map of the world and each area can be found inside [[Treasure Chest]]s which can be used to navigate the world and observe how each individual room is connected to others around it. In the center of the world is the [[Rainbow Route - Central Circle|Central Circle]] in [[Rainbow Route]], where Kirby starts his exploration and where he returns to whenever the game is reset, he completes a [[Goal Game]], defeats a [[Boss]], or uses his [[Cell Phone]] to return. As various [[Big Switch]]es are pressed in the Mirror World, [[Mirror Door]]s link back to the central circle which allows Kirby to quickly return to areas he has already visited.

The second main feature of ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' is the four-player co-op system. By linking up to four [[Game Boy Advance]] systems together, players can simultaneously play as each of the four Kirbys and explore the world entirely on their own terms and in completely separate directions. Using the Cell Phone will allow the Kirbys to call each-other and warp to each-others' positions, though this requires [[Battery (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror)|Battery]] power. While cooperation in this way is not necessary to obtain [[100% completion]], it can make a lot of the fights and puzzles easier. This multi-player extends to each of the [[Sub-Game]]s as well, which can all be played with up to four players. Any Kirbys which are not controlled by a player will instead be controlled by the [[CPU]].

[[File:KatAM S RainbowRoute4.png|thumb|right|200px|A section of gameplay from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''.]]
Aside from these features, ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' offers a number of new enemies, copy abilities, and other features to the game. The new abilities are as follows:
*[[Cupid]] - Gives Kirby a bow and angelic wings which allow him to shoot arrows while flying freely in the air.
*[[Magic]] - A limited-use ability which causes a raffle to happen, resulting in various effects.
*[[Mini]] - A situational ability that makes Kirby tiny, allowing him to fit through tight gaps.
*[[Missile]] - Transforms Kirby into a missile that can fly in any direction and explode on contact.
*[[Smash Bros.|Smash]] - Gives Kirby a condensed version of his moveset from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', including his [[Final Cutter]], [[Hammer]] spin, and [[Stone]] smash.
*[[Master]] - The final ability in the game is a more powerful version of the [[Sword]] ability which grants a number of unique attacks and can solve many puzzles.

Throughout the Mirror World, Kirby can find a number of optional goodies inside of treasure chests, including a [[Jukebox|Sound Player]] and note sheets, [[Spray Paint]], [[Vitality|Vitalities]], and the aforementioned area maps, along with more minor and conventional items. While these items are not necessary to complete the game, every single treasure chest must be opened to attain [[100% completion]].

==Controls==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=3|Kirby's moveset
|-
!Move
!Image
!Controls
|-
|Walk
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby artwork 2.jpg|100px]]
|← or →
|-
|Run
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby Run artwork.jpg|100px]]
|← or → (press twice)
|-
|Swim
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby swimming artwork.png|100px]]
|←, ↑, →, or ↓
|-
|Enter mirror
|[[File:KatAM Kirby Enter Mirror artwork.png|100px]]
|↑
|-
|Open chest
|N/A
|↑
|-
|Climb/go down ladders
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby Ladder artwork.jpg|100px]]
|↑ or ↓
|-
|Crouch
|[[File:KNiDL Wait art.jpg|100px]]
|↓
|-
|Swallow
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby swallow artwork.png|100px]]
|↓
|-
|Slide
|[[File:KNiDL Sliding Kick artwork.png|100px]]
|↓ + A or B
|-
|Jump
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby Jump artwork.jpg|100px]]
|A
|-
|Float
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby float artwork.png|100px]]
|A (continuously after jumping)
|-
|Swim up
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby Snorkel artwork.jpg|100px]]
|A
|-
|Water gun
|[[File:KNiDL Water Gun artwork.jpg|100px]]
|B
|-
|Inhale
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby Inhale artwork.jpg|100px]]
|B
|-
|Exhale
|[[File:KNiDL Spit Star artwork.png|100px]]
|B
|-
|Use copy ability
|[[File:KNiDL Parasol artwork.jpg|100px]]
|B
|-
|Super inhale 
|[[File:KatAM Kirby inhaling Giant Rocky artwork.png|100px]]
|B (hold)
|-
|Shoot air bullets 
|[[File:KatAM Kirby Air Bullet artwork.png|100px]]
|B (midair)
|-
|Use cell phone
|[[File:KaTAM Kirby on the Phone artwork.png|100px]]
|R
|-
|Drop ability
|N/A
|Select
|}

==Areas==
The game consists of a total of ten areas, most of which contain a [[boss]] that holds a [[Mirror Shard]]. Unlike in many other games in the series, Kirby does not need to visit the majority of these in a set order but may tackle them in any sequence he wishes, provided he locates their entrances, which are sometimes hidden.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!Area&nbsp;Nr.
!Name
!Boss(es)
!Description
|-
|Area 1
|[[Rainbow Route]]
|None
|This is the area that Kirby starts out in. Sitting in the center of the world map, this is by far the largest area in the game, though its main purpose is as a gateway to the other lands. As such, there is no boss here, and thus no mirror shard to collect.
|-
|Area 2
|[[Moonlight Mansion]]
|[[King Golem]]
|This poorly-kept mansion sits in the middle of a dark spooky forest, and is teeming with hostile creatures. In the deepest depths, Kirby encounters [[King Golem]], who guards one of the mirror shards.
|-
|Area 3
|[[Cabbage Cavern]]
|[[Moley]]
|Cabbage Cavern consists mainly of underground tunnels made of purple stone and vines which wind and bend in various directions. Many of these tunnels are flooded with water, either partially or completely. In the deepest recesses, [[Moley]] can be found, holding onto a mirror shard.
|-
|Area 4
|[[Mustard Mountain]]
|[[Kracko]]
|North of Rainbow Route is a series of tall steamy mountains inundated with lava floes, though some artificial structures and cooler caverns also exist. High above the tallest peak, [[Kracko]] waits with another mirror shard.
|-
|Area 5
|[[Carrot Castle]]
|[[Mega Titan]]
|This castle can be found to the west of Rainbow Route and is filled to the brim with baddies and traps. Kirby will need to choose his path carefully as he navigates tight passages filled with spike traps and battlements lined with Shotzos. In the westernmost wing, [[Mega Titan]] waits in an arena lined by arcing lightning currents.
|-
|Area 6
|[[Olive Ocean]]
|[[Gobbler]]
|A remote region in the far southeast which features a modest tropical coastline. Under this coast is a far more expansive series of flooded tunnels, where Kirby will have to regularly battle strong currents. The deepest recesses of this area are home to the inner-tube-wearing shark [[Gobbler]].
|-
|Area 7
|[[Peppermint Palace]]
|[[Wiz]]
|To the north of Carrot Castle is a frigid mountain range where an impressive manor built of ice can be found. This region is littered with many strong opponents and the slippery floors may make navigating it a challenge. Past a series of tunnels from the palace, the magician [[Wiz]] can be found.
|-
|Area 8
|[[Radish Ruins]]
|[[Dark Meta Knight|???]]
|To the west of Cabbage Cavern, Kirby can unearth an ancient ruin set in a desert landscape. As might be expected, these ruins are littered with traps and entombed enemies. Out on the high mesa, Kirby will have to battle a shadowy lookalike of Meta Knight for another mirror shard.
|-
|Area 9
|[[Candy Constellation]]
|[[Master Hand & Crazy Hand]]
|This area is located out in space high above the rest of the Mirror World, so the only way to reach it is via Warp Stars that can be found in other areas. It consists of isolated floating platforms made of metal and whirring with machinery. As Kirby travels further out into the constellation, he will leap past asteroids in order to reach the elusive duo [[Master Hand & Crazy Hand]] for one more mirror shard.
|-
|N/A
|[[Dimension Mirror (level)|Dimension Mirror]]
|[[Dark Meta Knight]], [[Dark Mind]] (3 phases)
|After acquiring all the Mirror Shards, Kirby may enter the reassembled Dimension Mirror floating in the middle of the Central Circle in Rainbow Route. This area is different from all the others in that it has no map or area number, and only consists of a few rooms. The most notable thing about it is the seven distinct boss encounters, most of which are matches against the main evil force of the game: [[Dark Mind]]. Clearing this area completes the game.
|}

==Items==
[[File:K&TAM Collection Room.png|thumb|right|Screenshot of the completed Collection Room.]]
During his journey, [[Kirby]] may encounter various useful items, which can usually either be seen laying on the ground or inside treasure chests, though some may also be dropped by regular enemies. Some items are more permanent and come in limited numbers; these can be viewed in the Collection Room once obtained. When Kirby calls his CPU clones, they may also bring him minor items such as food.
{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!Name
!Appearance
!Description
|-
|[[1-Up]]
|[[File:KaTAM 1Up.png|center]]
|Awards Kirby an extra life. 1-Ups are typically fairly rare in normal gameplay, but multiple appear during the [[Goal Game]] rides, where they are among the most difficult items to catch. They may also be dropped by [[Shadow Kirby]].
|-
|[[Map (item)|Area Map]]
|[[File:K&TAM Rainbow Route Map Item.png|center]]
|Permanently enables Kirby to view the layout of the area the map is found in. Can be acquired only from large treasure chests.
|-
|[[Battery (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror)|Battery]]
|[[File:KaTAM Battery.png|center]]
|Recharges one power bar of the [[Cell Phone]]. Batteries can be found on the ground or in [[Boxy]]'s packages, as well as during the Goal Game.
|-
|[[Invincible Candy|Candy]]
|[[File:KaTAM Candy.png|center]]
|A rare item that makes Kirby invincible for a short time. May be dropped by Shadow Kirby.
|-
|[[Energy Drink]]
|[[File:KaTAM Energy Drink.png|center]]
|Restores two bars to Kirby's health meter. Unlike [[food]], Energy Drinks cannot be dropped by enemies but can be acquired during the Goal Game.
|-
|[[Food]]
|[[File:KaTAM Omurice.png|center]][[File:KaTAM Cherries.png|center]][[File:KaTAM Meat.png|center]]
|Like Energy Drinks, the various food items can be picked up to regain health, the amount restored depending on the item. Cherries and spareribs are the most common, though other kinds may be obtained from defeated enemies or [[Boxy]]'s packages, as well as the [[Cook]] [[Copy Ability|ability]]. Spareribs and cherries also appear during the Goal Game.
|-
|[[Maxim Tomato]]
|[[File:KaTAM Maxim Tomato.png|center]]
|Restores all of Kirby's health. May be dropped by Shadow Kirby or acquired from [[boss]]es that have already been defeated before. This item appears during the Goal Game.
|-
|[[Notes]]
|[[File:KaTAM Secret Notes sprite.png|center]]
|Allows the player to play musical scores using the [[Jukebox|Sound Player]]. Can be found only in treasure chests. Six of these exist in the game.
|-
|[[Notes|Sounds]]
|[[File:KaTAM Kirby Sounds sprite.png|center]]
|Enables the player to play various assortments of sound effects using the Sound Player. This item is found only in treasure chests. Four collections of sounds exist in total.
|-
|[[Jukebox|Sound Player]]
|[[File:KaTAM Sound Player.png|center]]
|The Sound Player is needed to play Notes and Sounds. It is hidden in a treasure chest and can be used from the Collection Room once obtained.
|-
|[[Spray Paint]]
|[[File:KaTAM Spray Paint.png|center]]
|14 different colors of Spray Paint can be found in treasure chests throughout the game. They enable Kirby to change his color, although this does not influence gameplay.
|-
|[[Vitality]]
|[[File:KaTAM Vitality.png|center]]
|Permanently increases Kirby's maximum health by one bar. Can only be found in large treasure chests. A total of four can be acquired.
|-
|[[Map (item)|World Map]]
|[[File:K&TAM World Map Item.png|center]]
|Enables Kirby to view a map of the [[Mirror World]], which shows the whereabouts of his clones and which areas are already connected to the hub. Only one of these exists; it is acquired from a treasure chest at the start of the game.
|}

==Copy Abilities==
Like most games of the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' features a number of [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] that [[Kirby]] may obtain by inhaling and swallowing certain enemies or [[Mid-Boss]]es. Although many of the abilities in this game have already been seen in previous games, it also includes its share of new abilities.

===New abilities===
{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!Name
!Appearance
!Icon
!Obtained from
!Description
|-
|[[Cupid]]
|[[File:KaTAM Cupid Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KatAMCupidIcon.png|center]]
|[[Cupie]]
|Using this ability, Kirby may fly using angel wings and shoot arrows at his foes, which can cut [[rope]]s.
|-
|[[Magic]]
|[[File:KNiDL Limit sprite.png|center]]
||[[File:KatAMMagicIcon.png|center]]
|[[Boxy]]
|A single use ability that triggers a roulette, which gives Kirby a random ability, turns enemies into food or [[1-Up]]s, makes him invincible, or causes [[Meta Knight]] to clear the screen of foes.
|-
|[[Master]]
|[[File:KaTAM Master Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
||[[File:KatAMMasterIcon.png|center]]
|[[Meta Knight]]'s sword
|Using Meta Knight's sword, Kirby can execute many powerful attacks in and above water, which let him move blocks, light fuses, pound stakes into the ground and cut ropes.
|-
|[[Mini]]
||[[File:KatAMMiniKirby.png|center]]
||[[File:KatAMMiniIcon.png|center]]
|[[Minny]]
|Kirby shrinks while possessing this ability, enabling him to fit into tight spaces, but making him unable to attack or hover.
|-
|[[Missile]]
|[[File:KaTAM Missile Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
||[[File:KatAMMissileIcon.png|center]]
|[[Bang-Bang]], [[Bombar]]
|Grants Kirby the ability to transform into a missile, which can be controlled freely and explodes upon hitting something, harming foes and turning Kirby back to normal.
|-
|[[Smash Bros.|Smash]]
|[[File:KNiDL Kirby sprite.png|center]]
||[[File:KatAMSmashIcon.png|center]]
|[[Master Hand]]
|Lets Kirby use moves from the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], most of which are similar to [[Stone]], [[Hammer]], [[Sword]] or [[Fighter]]. As such, this ability can be used on many different stage features in addition to its battle potency.
|}

===Returning abilities===
{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!Name
!Appearance
!Icon
!Obtained from
!Description
|-
|[[Beam]]
|[[File:KNiDL Beam sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Beam icon.png|center]]
|[[Waddle Doo]]
|Enables Kirby to use a beam against enemies like a whip.
|-
|[[Bomb]]
|[[File:KaTAM Bomb Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KatAMBombIcon.png|center]]
|Bombs, [[Foley]], Bomb [[Shadow Kirby]]
|An ability returning from ''Kirby Super Star'' after being absent in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''. Allows Kirby to throw bombs into a selected direction or place them on the ground. Can light [[cannon]] [[fuse]]s.
|-
|[[Burning]]
|[[File:KNiDL Burning sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Burning  icon.png|center]]
|[[Batafire]], [[Flamer]], [[Moley]]'s oil cans
|Lets Kirby launch himself forward in the form of a fireball, harming enemies, breaking metal blocks, and lighting fuses.
|-
|[[Cook]]
|[[File:KNiDL Limit sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KatAMCookIcon.png|center]]
|[[Cookin]], [[Prank]] (if it has a frying pan)
|An ability returning from ''Kirby Super Star'' after being absent in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''. This rare ability lets Kirby cook all enemies on the screen, turning them into [[food]]. Can only be used once.
|-
|[[Crash]]
|[[File:KNiDL Limit sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Crash icon.png|center]]
|[[Bomber]], [[Dark Mind]]'s bomb
|Immediately defeats all normal enemies on the screen and does heavy damage to most bosses. Can only be used once.
|-
|[[Cutter]]
|[[File:KNiDL Cutter sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Cutter icon.png|center]]
|[[Moley]]'s spike balls, [[Sir Kibble]], Cutter [[Shadow Kirby]]
|Lets Kirby throw boomerang cutters at enemies, which can cut ropes.
|-
|[[Fighter]]
|[[File:KNiDL Backdrop sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KatAMFighterIcon.png|center]]
|[[Box Boxer]], [[Boxin]], gray [[Golem]] while uppercutting
|An ability returning from ''Kirby Super Star'' after being absent in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''. Enables Kirby to perform a variety of martial arts-based moves against opponents.
|-
|[[Fire]]
|[[File:KNiDL Fire sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Fire icon.png|center]]
|[[Hot Head]], [[Moley]]'s waste cans, [[Prank]]'s flame cubes, Fire [[Shadow Kirby]], [[Dark Mind]]'s red stars
|Gives Kirby the ability to breathe fire, letting him light fuses.
|-
|[[Hammer]]
|[[File:KNiDL Hammer sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Hammer icon.png|center]]
|[[Bonkers]]
|Using a large hammer, Kirby can attack enemies and pound stakes into the ground. He can also smash apart metal blocks.
|-
|[[Ice]]
|[[File:KaTAM Ice sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Ice icon.png|center]]
|[[Mr. Frosty]], [[Pengy]], [[Prank]]'s ice cubes, Ice [[Shadow Kirby]], [[Dark Mind]]'s blue stars
|Lets Kirby freeze enemies into ice cubes with his chilly breath.
|-
|[[Laser]]
|[[File:KNiDL Laser sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Laser icon.png|center]]
|[[Laser Ball]], [[Metal Guardian]]
|Grants Kirby the ability to fire lasers, which reflect off slanted walls and may light fuses.
|-
|[[Parasol]]
|[[File:KNiDL Parasol sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Parasol icon.png|center]]
|[[Parasol (enemy)|Parasol]], [[Parasol Waddle Dee]]
|Kirby wields a parasol with this ability, which he can use to attack or to block enemy attacks.
|-
|[[Sleep]]
|[[File:KNiDL Sleep sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Sleep icon.png|center]]
|[[Noddy]], [[Wiz]]'s apples
|Puts Kirby to sleep for a few seconds, keeping him from moving and leaving him defenseless.
|-
|[[Spark]]
|[[File:KNiDL Spark sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Spark icon.png|center]]
|[[Sparky]], [[Wiz]]'s clouds, [[Dark Mind]]'s purple stars
|Grants Kirby the ability to create a field of electricity around him, which harms enemies.
|-
|[[Stone]]
|[[File:KaTAMStoneKirby.png|center]]
|[[File:KaTAMStoneIcon.png|center]]
|[[Giant Rocky]], [[Golem]], [[Rocky]]
|Allows Kirby to assume a nigh-impervious rock form, letting him squash foes and pound stakes into the ground and break metal blocks, but rendering him immobile until he transforms back.
|-
|[[Sword]]
|[[File:KNiDL Sword sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Sword icon.png|center]]
|[[Gobbler]]'s fish, [[Heavy Knight]], [[Sword Knight]], [[Dark Meta Knight]]'s stars
|Wielding a sword, Kirby can slash at his enemies even underwater. He can also slice ropes and use a [[Final Cutter|special attack]] to release a shockwave.
|-
|[[Throw]]
|[[File:KNiDL Throw sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Throw icon.png|center]]
|[[Phan Phan]]
|Lets Kirby grab an enemy by inhaling and toss it into the direction specified with the directional pad. This can be used to break metal blocks.
|-
|[[Tornado]]
|[[File:KNiDL Tornado sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Tornado icon.png|center]]
|[[Twister]]
|Enables Kirby to temporarily turn into an invincible tornado, which can hover and harms all enemies it touches.
|-
|[[UFO]]
|[[File:KNiDL UFO sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL UFO icon.png|center]]
|[[UFO (enemy)|UFO]]
|A rare ability that lets Kirby fly and shoot strong beams and lasers, allowing him to light fuses and break metal blocks. If he completes an area, the ability is lost.
|-
|[[Wheel]]
|[[File:KNiDL Wheel sprite.png|center]]
|[[File:KNiDL Wheel icon.png|center]]
|[[Moley]]'s tires, [[Wheelie]], [[Wiz]]'s cars, yellow [[Golem]] while rolling
|Enables Kirby to transform into a wheel, which travels very quickly and can run down foes.
|}

==Enemies==
As in other [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] games, many varieties of enemies appear in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', most of which can be inhaled and many of which grant Kirby a [[Copy Ability]]. In addition to regular enemies, this game introduces enemies that are bigger than usual; these take considerably longer to inhale and usually possess a large amount of health. In turn, spitting out a large enemy creates a penetrating Star Bullet on its own.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=3|Neutral enemies in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' &nbsp;
|-
!Name
!class=unsortable|Appearance
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[Batty]]
|[[File:KaTAM Batty.png|center]]
|A bat-like enemy that flies after Kirby once he attracts its attention.
|-
|[[Big Waddle Dee]]
|[[File:KaTAM Big Waddle Dee Sprite.png|center]]
|A larger version of the common Waddle Dee which takes longer to inhale.
|-
|[[Blipper]]
|[[File:KNiDL Blipper sprite.png|center]]
|Aquatic enemies that follow Kirby and may even jump out of the water.
|-
|[[Blockin]]
|[[File:KatAMBlockin.png|center]]
|Disguised as a [[Star Block]], this enemy waits for Kirby to attack or attempt to inhale it, then reveals its true face and chases after him.
|-
|[[Bronto Burt]]
|[[File:KNiDL Bronto Burt sprite.png|center]]
|A common enemy that flies in a wave motion, moving through obstacles.
|-
|[[Chip]]
|[[File:KatAMChip.png|center]]
|A furry creature with a foxtail that cheerily jumps around.
|-
|[[Droppy]]
|[[File:KaTAM Droppy.png|center]]
|A yellow blob-like enemy that can steal Kirby's ability and use it to transform into an enemy appropriate to that ability.
|-
|[[Glunk]]
|[[File:KNiDL Glunk sprite.png|center]]
|A stationary sea anemone-like foe that fires projectiles.
|-
|[[Gordo]]
|[[File:KNiDL Gordo sprite.png|center]]
|A floating spiky ball that is indestructible and dangerous to touch.
|-
|[[Haley]]
|[[File:KatAMHaley.png|center]]
|Blue, hedgehog-like enemies that fly in a straight line.
|-
|[[Jack]]
|[[File:KatAMJack.png|center]]
|A rare type of enemy that occupies [[cannon]]s, making them inaccessible until it is defeated or launched out of the cannon. It can also spit harmful stars at Kirby.
|-
|[[Leap]]
|[[File:KaTAM Leap.png|center]]
|A flying enemy that kisses Kirby if he bumps into it, harming him. Kirby has to take a moment to wipe the lipstick off his face, which may put him in further danger.
|-
|[[Mirra]]
|[[File:KatAMMirra.png|center]]
|This enemy lurks in mirrors and typically has to be defeated from a distance. Otherwise, it buries itself and the mirror in the ground, making it inaccessible.
|-
|[[Prank]]
|[[File:KatAMPrank.png|center]]
|A rare adversary that plays various pranks on [[Kirby]] and then runs away. Not all of these pranks do damage.
|-
|[[Roly-Poly]]
|[[File:KatAMRolyPoly.png|center]]
|A common round foe able to roll quickly down slopes.
|-
|[[Scarfy]]
|[[File:KNiDL Scarfy sprite.png|center]]
|Scarfies float in one place until angered, at which point they begin to chase Kirby.
|-
|[[Shadow Kirby]]
|[[File:KatAMShadowKirby.png|center]]
|Kirby encounters this shady look-alike of himself in no more than a few places. He only takes a single hit to defeat, and usually leaves a helpful item behind if attacked (though inhaling him yields nothing). If Kirby waits around too long, Shadow Kirby may attack him in some way.
|-
|[[Shooty]]
|[[File:KatAMShooty.png|center]]
|A plane-like enemy that shoots at Kirby.
|-
|[[Shotzo]]
|[[File:KNiDL Shotzo sprite.png|center]]
|Invincible, stationary cannons that fire cannonballs and may directly aim at Kirby.
|-
|[[Snooter]]
|[[File:KatAM Snooter.png|center]]
|A strange creature with puffy lips that can eat Kirby and items. If it is not destroyed in a single attack, it begins to dash around angrily when hit.
|-
|[[Soarar]]
|[[File:KatAMSoarar.png|center]]
|Similarly to Shooty, this enemy flies through the air and fires lasers.
|-
|[[Squishy]]
|[[File:KaTAMSquishy.png|center]]
|A squid-like enemy that attacks by jumping around and swimming upwards in the water. Only one of these exists in the game.
|-
|[[Waddle Dee]]
|[[File:KNiDL Waddle Dee sprite.png|center]]
|One of Kirby's most common and basic foes, it does nothing but walk left and right or jump.
|}

===Ability-providing enemies===
{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=4|Copy Ability-providing enemies in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' &nbsp;
|-
!Name
!class=unsortable|Appearance
!Copy Ability
!class=unsortable|Description
|-
|[[Bang-Bang]]
|[[File:KaTAM Bang Bang.png|center]]
|[[Missile]]
|A rocket-like adversary that launches itself at Kirby, homing in on him until exploding.
|-
|[[Bomber]]
|[[File:KNiDL Bomber sprite.png|center]]
|[[Crash]]
|A walking bomb with a powerful explosion. Very rare.
|-
|[[Boxin]]
||[[File:KatAMBoxin.png|center]]
|[[Fighter]]
|A mole-like creature that attempts to punch Kirby.
|-
|[[Cookin]]
|[[File:KaTAM Cookin.png|center]]
|[[Cook]]
|A rare enemy that tosses its frying pan at Kirby.
|-
|[[Cupie]]
|[[File:KatAMCupie.png|center]]
|[[Cupid]]
|An angel-like being that shoots arrows.
|-
|[[Flamer]]
|[[File:KNiDL Flamer sprite.png|center]]
|[[Burning]]
|A foe that clings to walls and is able to launch itself at Kirby as a fireball.
|-
|[[Foley]]
|[[File:KatAMFoley.png|center]]
|[[Bomb]]
|These enemies float in the air until Kirby passes by below them, causing them to fall down and explode.
|-
|[[Giant Rocky]]
|[[File:KatAMGiantRocky.png|center]]
|[[Stone]]
|A giant version of a Rocky with a large amount of health that takes longer to inhale.
|-
|[[Golem]]
|[[File:KatAMGolemBrown.png|center]][[File:KatAMGolemGray.png|center]][[File:KatAMGolemYellow.png|center]]
|[[Stone]], [[Fighter]]*, [[Wheel]]*
|A big stone creature that wakes up when Kirby walks past it and takes longer to inhale than most other foes. Comes in three colors, each of which uses different attacks.
|-
|[[Heavy Knight]]
|[[File:KatAMHeavyKnight.png|center]]
|[[Sword]]
|A large, heavily armored opponent that attacks with a sword. Has a high amount of health and takes longer to inhale than most enemies.
|-
|[[Hot Head]]
|[[File:KNiDL Hot Head sprite.png|center]]
|[[Fire]]
|This enemy breathes fire at Kirby, sometimes spitting large fireballs with a long range.
|-
|[[Laser Ball]]
|[[File:KNiDL Laser Ball sprite.png|center]]
|[[Laser]]
|A floating, spherical enemy that moves through walls and fires lasers.
|-
|[[Metal Guardian]]
|[[File:KatAMMetalGuardian.png|center]]
|[[Laser]]
|A large, flying robot enemy that fires lasers at Kirby - either three at the same time or a single, more powerful one. It has a high amount of health and takes longer to inhale than most enemies.
|-
|[[Minny]]
|[[File:KatAMMinny.png|center]]
|[[Mini]]
|Tiny enemies who somewhat resemble Waddle Dees and are largely helpless.
|-
|[[Noddy]]
|[[File:KNiDL Noddy sprite.png|center]]
|[[Sleep]]
|A drowsy creature who usually walks around slowly when it is not sleeping.
|-
|[[Parasol (enemy)|Parasol]]
|[[File:KNiDL Parasol enemy sprite.png|center]]
|[[Parasol]]
|Always held by either a Waddle Dee, Waddle Doo, or Shotzo, this parasol enables enemies to slow their fall and will hurt Kirby on contact.
|-
|[[Pengy]]
|[[File:KNiDL Pengi sprite.png|center]]
|[[Ice]]
|Penguins that try to freeze Kirby with their chilly breath.
|-
|[[Rocky]]
|[[File:KNiDL Rocky sprite.png|center]]
|[[Stone]]
|A walking rock that attempts to crush Kirby under its weight.
|-
|[[Sir Kibble]]
|[[File:KNiDL Sir Kibble sprite.png|center]]
|[[Cutter]]
|An armored enemy that throws the top part of its helmet like a boomerang.
|-
|[[Sparky]]
|[[File:KNiDL Sparky sprite.png|center]]
|[[Spark]]
|An enemy that hops around and creates an electric field around itself for an attack.
|-
|[[Sword Knight]]
|[[File:KNiDL Sword Knight sprite.png|center]]
|[[Sword]]
|A disciplined sword-fighter wearing purple armor that walks back and forth inside a small area and may deflect Kirby's attacks with its sword.
|-
|[[Twister]]
|[[File:KNiDL Twister sprite.png|center]]
|[[Tornado]]
|A top-like enemy that spins and can transform into a powerful tornado.
|-
|[[UFO (enemy)|UFO]]
|[[File:KNiDL UFO enemy sprite.png|center]]
|[[UFO]]
|This rare enemy flies after Kirby very quickly, stopping occasionally to fire laser beams.
|-
|[[Waddle Doo]]
|[[File:KNiDL Waddle Doo sprite.png|center]]
|[[Beam]]
|A Waddle Dee-like enemy with a singular eye that is able to fire beams at Kirby.
|-
|[[Wheelie]]
|[[File:KNiDL Wheelie sprite.png|center]]
|[[Wheel]]
|A tire-like enemy which speeds after Kirby, attempting to run him over.
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>The gray and yellow Golem varieties yield Fighter and Wheel, respectively, if Kirby inhales them during their attacks. Otherwise, he receives Stone.

===Mid-Bosses===
In various locations, Kirby encounters [[Mid-Boss]]es, which are stronger than normal enemies and usually have to be defeated in order to move on. These always yield a Copy Ability, but can only be inhaled following their defeat.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!'''Name'''
!Appearance
!Copy Ability
!HP
!Description
|-
|[[Batafire]]
|[[File:KatAMBatafire.png|center]]
|[[Burning]]
|30
|A large, bat-like Mid-Boss engulfed in fire. It flies across the arena and is able to either charge at Kirby or release volleys of fireballs, which can be inhaled and spat back.
*Weakness: [[Ice]].
*Resistance: fire element attacks, e.g. [[Fire]], [[Burning]], [[Bomb]], [[Laser]], 'Hammer Flip' from [[Hammer]], [[Master]].
|-
|[[Bombar]]
|[[File:KatAMBombar.png|center]]
|[[Missile]]
|40
|A green airplane-like adversary that flies around firing homing missiles at Kirby or dropping bombs on him, all of which can be inhaled and spat back to defeat the Mid-Boss.
|-
|[[Bonkers]]
|[[File:KNiDL Bonkers sprite.png|center]]
|[[Hammer]]
|40
|A gorilla-like foe that attempts to hit Kirby with its hammer, creating stars that can be spat back, or throws large coconuts at him, which can likewise be inhaled and used to defeat the Mid-Boss.
|-
|[[Box Boxer]]
|[[File:KatAMBoxBoxer.png|center]]
|[[Fighter]]
|40
|This dog-based Mid-Boss attempts to punch Kirby and may also toss him, causing damage. From time to time, it fires large blasts of energy from its hands, which also serve as a means of defeating it.
|-
|[[Boxy]]
|[[File:KatAMBoxy.png|center]]
|[[Magic]]
|40
|A large pink gift box with a jagged mouth and a tail with a leaf on the end. Boxy charges at Kirby or releases smaller gift boxes from its mouth, which Kirby may spit back at it. When not immediately inhaled, these boxes may open up to reveal bombs, which yield the [[Bomb]] ability, [[food]] items or [[Battery (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror)|batteries]].
*Weakness: fire element attacks, e.g. [[Fire]], [[Burning]], [[Bomb]], [[Laser]], 'Hammer Flip' from [[Hammer]], [[Master]].
|-
|[[Master Hand]]
|[[File:KatAMMasterHand.png|center]]
|[[Smash Bros.|Smash]]
|40
|Originating from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, this large, white, glove attempts to slam or grab Kirby. He may also fire projectiles from his fingers, which can be inhaled and spat back. In addition, he causes stars to appear when slamming the ground, which likewise serve as ammunition.
|-
|[[Mr. Frosty]]
|[[File:KNiDL Mr Frosty sprite.png|center]]
|[[Ice]]
|30
|A blue walrus that charges at Kirby or tosses ice cubes of two sizes at him, which he (Kirby) has to use as ammunition to defeat it.
*Weakness: fire element attacks, e.g. [[Fire]], [[Burning]], [[Bomb]], [[Laser]], 'Hammer Flip' from [[Hammer]], [[Master]].
*Resistance: [[Ice]].
In-game, his name is misspelled as "Mr. Flosty".
|-
|[[Phan Phan]]
|[[File:KNiDL Phan Phan sprite.png|center]]
|[[Throw]]
|30
|This elephant-like adversary rolls around and tries to grab Kirby with its trunk, throwing him against a wall to cause damage. It also tosses apples, which can be spat back at it.
|}

===Bosses===
In ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', Kirby needs to locate and defeat a [[boss]] in nearly every area, excluding [[Rainbow Route]], in order to acquire the mirror shards that eventually grant him access to the final boss fights. Bosses can never be inhaled and do not possess abilities (though their projectiles may), but many of them are able to summon enemies that may yield one.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!'''Name'''
!Appearance
!Location
!HP
!Description
|-
|[[King Golem]]
|[[File:KatAMKingGolem.png|center]]
|[[Moonlight Mansion]]
|60
|In a similar manner to [[Whispy Woods]], this giant stone column remains in one place while dropping rocks and [[Gordo]]s on Kirby, the former of which can be inhaled and spat back at it.

It is also capable of releasing [[Golem]]s of different colors from its mouth, which may be used for the same purpose.
|-
|[[Moley]]
|[[File:KatAMMoley.png|center]]
|[[Cabbage Cavern]]
|80
|A large, gray mole that randomly pops out of one of six holes in the cave it is fought in, tossing various objects at Kirby. Many of these can be inhaled and used to defeat the boss.
|-
|[[Kracko]]
|[[File:KNiDL Kracko sprite.png|center]]
|[[Mustard Mountain]]
|60
|One of the most fought bosses in the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby series]]'', this one-eyed cloud creature employs similar tactics as in other games it appears in, flying across the arena and attacking with beams and rain.

It also creates [[Waddle Doo]]s and [[Flamer]]s, which can be used as ammunition or swallowed for the [[Beam]] or [[Burning]] ability, respectively.
|-
|[[Mega Titan]]
|[[File:Mega_Titan.png|center]]
|[[Carrot Castle]]
|Body: 40

Head: 20
|
Phase 1 (body):

This large robot boss flies around, launching its four fists at Kirby. To defeat it, Kirby has to use the [[Beam]] or [[Spark]] ability or push it into the electricity at the sides of the room by using a Copy Ability or the stars generated by its attacks.
*The body takes no damage from Kirby's attacks, except for [[Beam]] and [[Spark]].
*If the body is pushed to the electricity at the sides of the room, it takes 10 damage. Therefore, the body can be defeated when it's pushed to the electricity 4 times.

Phase 2 (head):

Once its body is destroyed, its head remains, floating around while firing missiles, which can be inhaled and spat back.
* Kirby's normal star shot does 10 damage. Therefore, the head can be defeated with 2 normal star shots.
|-
|[[Gobbler]]
|[[File:KatAMGobbler.png|center]]
|[[Olive Ocean]]
|60
|A blue shark in a lifebuoy that resides in water, charging at Kirby or releasing smaller sharks, which may be inhaled and spat back. Alternatively, squirting at the boss while underwater likewise damages it. If Kirby leaves the water, Gobbler attacks him by leaping out of it.
*Weakness: slash element attacks ([[Sword]], [[Cutter]], [[Master]]), electric element attacks ([[Beam]] and [[Spark]], though it's difficult to hit Gobbler with these electric abilities)
*Alternatively, Gobbler can be easily defeated by [[Stone]] (including from [[Smash Bros.|Smash]]) because the stone Kirby transforms into is slowed down when sinking in the water and Gobbler can be defeated with 6 Stone hits.
|-
|[[Wiz]]
|[[File:KaTAM Wiz.png|center]]
|[[Peppermint Palace]]
|80
|This cloaked magician is fought in a similar manner as [[Paint Roller]] in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. It flies across the room, stopping in one of its corners, and conjures up different objects or enemies, which Kirby can inhale and spit back at the boss.
|-
|[[Dark Meta Knight|???]]
|[[File:KNiDL Meta Knight sprite.png|center]]
|[[Radish Ruins]]
|60
|This masked swordsman appears to be [[Meta Knight]], but is actually Dark Meta Knight in disguise.

He attacks by using various sword fighting techniques, a few of which create stars that may be spat back.

Unlike Kirby's fights with Meta Knight in other games, the [[Sword]] ability is not provided in this battle.
|-
|[[Master Hand & Crazy Hand]]
|[[File:KatAMCrazyHand.png|center]][[File:KatAMMasterHand.png|center]]
|[[Candy Constellation]]
|[[Master Hand]]: 60

[[Crazy Hand]]: 40
|For this boss battle, Master Hand (right hand) teams up with Crazy Hand (left hand) from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series.

In addition to each of them being able to use the Mid-Boss's attacks, the two gloves may cooperate to perform a clapping attack.

Each of the bosses has to be defeated separately, either by using a Copy Ability or spitting the stars generated by some of their attacks back at them.
|-
|[[Dark Meta Knight]]
|[[File:KatAMDarkMetaKnight.png|center]]
|[[Dimension Mirror (level)|Dimension Mirror]]
|48
|Dark Meta Knight returns for a rematch, now unmasked by the real Meta Knight.
Dark Meta Knight's attacks are similar to those he uses in [[Radish Ruins]], but he attacks more quickly and is able to use new, more powerful abilities, including:
*Sending energy waves from his sword;
*Creating a tornado that throws Kirby into the air.
|-
|[[Dark Mind]] (phase 1)
|[[File:KatAMDarkMind1.png|center]]
|[[Dimension Mirror (level)|Dimension Mirror]]
|First battle: 32

Second battle: 40

Third battle: 40

Fourth battle: 56
|The first phase of Dark Mind, a large, cloaked figure with a helmet, has to be fought four times in consecution in slightly different arenas, with a short breather segment and the possibility of acquiring a [[Maxim Tomato]] between each battle.
*In [[Boss Endurance]], only the fourth battle of Dark Mind's first form is fought.
He attacks by teleporting around the room and performing a wide repertoire of attacks, most of which involve launching star bullets at Kirby in different formations, exposing his weak core in the process.

To harm him, Kirby has to use the [[Master]] ability, which is provided at the beginning of the battle, to attack his core, avoiding the two mirrors circling around him.

If Kirby loses the ability, he may alternatively inhale Dark Mind's star bullets and fire them back at him. Dark Mind's star bullets also give the following Copy Abilities if swallowed:
*Red: [[Fire]]
*Blue: [[Ice]]
*Violet: [[Spark]]
*Green: random

Dark Mind may drop a disco ball that gives the [[Crash]] ability. Dark Mind has a resistance to [[Crash]], however.
|-
|[[Dark Mind]] (phase 2)
|[[File:KatAMDarkMind2.png|center]]
|[[Dimension Mirror (level)|Dimension Mirror]]
|96
|Dark Mind's second form is a giant ball of fire with a singular eye, greatly resembling [[Zero]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''.

He normally floats at the top of the screen, though he occasionally charges across the ground.

Many of his attacks involve mirrors, which he causes to fly around the screen, damaging Kirby if he touches them, or to reflect laser beams he shoots.

He may also fire a large, powerful beam at Kirby, or flip the entire stage upside-down.

To harm him, Kirby must attack his singular eye or the mirrors (which take more damage than his eye).

In addition, Dark Mind continuously summons various kinds of enemies, including Waddle Doos, [[Boxin]]s, [[Sir Kibble]]s and [[Laser Ball]]s, which can be used as ammunition or swallowed for their ability, should Kirby lose the Master ability.

Dark Mind's second form also has a resistance to [[Crash]].
|-
|[[Dark Mind]] (phase 3)
|[[File:KatAMDarkMind3.png|center]]
|[[Dimension Mirror (level)|Dimension Mirror]]
|250
|The final form of Dark Mind (and the final boss of the game) resembles its second form, but is considerably smaller.

It is fought in a similar manner as [[Nightmare]]'s Power Orb in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. Kirby, riding on a [[Warp Star]], has to fire stars at Dark Mind, who flies left and right near the top of the screen and is likewise able to shoot stars in various patterns, as well as charge at Kirby.
*Each star shot from Kirby does 10 damage. Therefore, this phase of Dark Mind is defeated with 25 shots.
Even after the boss is defeated, Kirby may continue fighting him while the credits roll, though it is not possible to lose the battle any more at that point. A score is kept for every hit Dark Mind takes, and after the credits, an extra 30 points are earned.
|}

==Sub-Games==
In addition to the main game, ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' features the following [[Sub-Game]]s:
*[[Speed Eaters]] - Kirbys are tasked with eating the food when it appears before the others do.
*[[Crackity Hack]] - A test of timing where Kirbys smash rocks similar to [[Megaton Punch]].
*[[Kirby Wave Ride]] - A race where Kirbys surf along waves on Warp Stars to reach the goal first.
*[[Boss Endurance]] - A challenge run through all of the bosses in the game (unlocked once the game is 100% complete).

==Staff==
The following is a list of staff who have worked on ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'':
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
!colspan=3|Staff of ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' &nbsp;
|-
!Company
!Position
!Developer(s)
|-
!rowspan=2|[[wikipedia:Flagship (company)|Flagship]]
!Director
|Tomoaki Fukui
|-
!rowspan=2|Planning
|Tomoaki Fukui<br>Shigeki Morihira<br>[[Takashi Hamamura]]<br>Toyohisa Tanabe<br>Taiki Ubukata
|-
!rowspan=2|Dimps
|Takayuki Sakamoto
|-
!Programming
|Katsuya Koramoto<br>Takaya Yamane<br>Shinichi Manabe<br>Yamato Sobue<br>Masato Shimizu<br>Shinichi Shibusawa
|-
!Flagship
!rowspan=2|Design
|Abeno Matsuzaki
|-
!rowspan=2|Dimps
|Satoshi Yoshioka<br>Sadaki Matsumoto<br>Kaori Aoyama<br>Shinji Ohara<br>Tomomi Asano<br>Ikkei Tanabe<br>Ayumi Tsuzaki<br>Toshiya Takagi
|-
!Sound
|Hironobu Inagaki<br>Atsuyoshi Isemura
|-
!rowspan=2|[[HAL Laboratory]]
!Technical Advisor
|Teruyuki Gunji
|-
!Debug
|Ryuki Kuraoka<br>Shutaro Kobayashi<br>Shoji Araki<br>Shigeyoshi Kuwamura<br>Hiroyo Imai<br>Takeshi Sasaki<br><br>Pole to Win<br><br>HAL Debug Team<br><br>NOA Product Testing<br><br>[[mariowiki:Mario Club Co., Ltd.|Super Mario Club]]
|-
!Flagship
!rowspan=3|Coordinator
|Norihiko Kawabata
|-
!HAL Laboratory
|[[Hiroaki Suga]]<br>Masaru Kobayashi
|-
![[Nintendo]]
|Mari Shirakawa
|-
!HAL Laboratory
!Artwork
|[[Tetsuya Notoya]]<br>Kazuya Konishi<br>Atsuko Nakamura<br>Akiko Hayashi<br>Kaori Nishimura
|-
!rowspan=2|Nintendo of America
!North American Localization
|Rich Amtower<br>Bill Trinen
|-
!Localization Management
|Jeff Miller<br>Leslie Swan
|-
!Nintendo of Europe
!rowspan=2|European Localization
|Noriko Netley<br>Michaël Hugot<br>Thomas Aldenhövel<br>Francesca di Marco<br>Jesús Espí Tinoco
|-
!Nintendo of America
|Bill Trinen
|-
!Flagship
!rowspan=6|Special Thanks
|Yoshifumi Yamashita<br>Shiho Tsutsuji<br>Erina Makino<br>Tomoko Fukumoto
|-
!Dimps
|Hiroyuki Kawano<br>Seigo Ito<br>Yugihiro Deguchi
|-
!HAL Laboratory
|[[Satoshi Ishida]]<br>Chieko Obikane<br>Hisatoshi Takuchi<br>GBA Team
|-
!Nintendo
|Hironobu Kakui<br>Masahiro Takeguchi
|-
!Nintendo of America
|Mike Fukuda<br>Tatsumi Kimishima
|-
!Nintendo of Europe
|Hitomi Naitoh<br>NOE Product Testing
|-
!Flagship
!rowspan=3|Producer
|Yasushi Adachi
|-
!HAL Laboratory
|[[Masayoshi Tanimura]]
|-
!rowspan=2|Nintendo
|Shigeru Miyamoto<br>Kenji Miki
|-
!Executive Producer
|[[Satoru Iwata]]
|-
!
!Special Advisor
|[[Masahiro Sakurai]]
|-
!colspan=3|All rights, including the<br>copyrights of game, scenario,<br>music and program, reserved<br>by [[HAL Laboratory|HAL Laboratory, Inc.]] and<br>[[Nintendo]].<br><br>©2004 HAL Laboratory, Inc.<br>/ Nintendo<br>Developed by Flagship
|}

==References to other games==
*''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' / ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' - Various enemies, [[Mid-Boss]]es, [[boss]]es and [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] from these games return, their graphics being taken directly from the latter game. [[Wiz]], the boss of [[Peppermint Palace]], also employs a very similar strategy to [[Paint Roller]], including creating some of the exact same objects. Additionally, [[Dark Mind]]'s first form resembles the second form of [[Nightmare]], the main villain of ''Kirby Adventure'', both in appearance and fighting style, whereas his third form is fought similarly to Nightmare's first form.
*''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' - The [[Fighter]] and [[Cook]] abilities that were previously only seen in ''Kirby Super Star'' reappear. In addition, the optional goal of locating all the hidden treasure chests is similar to the objective of [[The Great Cave Offensive]].
*''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' - Dark Mind's second and third form bear a strong resemblance to [[Zero]], the final boss of ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' - [[Master Hand]], a main character from this series, appears as a Mid-Boss and the boss of [[Candy Constellation]], where he is paired up with [[Crazy Hand]], another character from the same series. Furthermore, swallowing Master Hand grants Kirby the [[Smash Bros.|Smash]] ability, which is based on his moves in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games.

==References in later games==
*''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' - Many of the enemies, Mid-Bosses and Copy Abilities introduced in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' return in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''. The [[Spray Paint]] feature was also given another appearance in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' and one of the added paints named "Shadow" takes on the likeness of [[Shadow Kirby]].
*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' - The [[Dimension Mirror]] that was gradually reassembled throughout this game returns in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', after [[King Dedede]] defeats [[Queen Sectonia]] DX in [[Dededetour!]]. Dedede has to fight a [[Shadow Dedede|shadow version of himself]], then jumps into the mirror to finally finish off [[Dark Meta Knight|Dark Meta Knight's Revenge]] by shattering the mirror once he is sealed inside of it. Shadow Kirby also returns as the final opponent in the [[Kirby Fighters]] Sub-Game.
*''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' - The final boss of the game is [[King D-Mind]], a character who resembles both King Dedede and Dark Mind, and uses attacks from both. This boss emerges from a [[Black Mirror]] which looks and operates very similarly to the Dimension Mirror.
**King D-Mind also appears in ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', along with a set of armor for [[Hammer Lord]] based upon Dark Mind.
*''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' - One of the Waddle Dees says, "Hyaa! Kirby multiplied again?!", subtly referencing how Kirby split into four in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and into ten in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''.
*''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' - [[Dark Meta Knight]] returns as a [[Dream Friend]] in this game. Additionally, a number of other smaller details are included which reference ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', including a couple [[Celebration Picture]]s, a cameo from [[Shadow Kirby]], and a number of motifs such as music tracks. When playing as Dark Meta Knight, several [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] stages resemble areas seen in this game. Finally, one of [[Void]]'s attacks in Soul Melter EX of [[The Ultimate Choice]] is a reference to Dark Mind's mirror attacks.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' - In addition to a number of [[smashwiki:List of spirits (Kirby series)|spirits]], one of Meta Knight's [[Color|alternate palette swaps]] references Dark Meta Knight.
*''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' - An Easter egg exists in the options menu, where if the player waits [[HAL Room#Trivia|86 seconds]], an arrangement of the [[Start Stage]] and [[Forest/Nature Area]] themes will start playing. Shadow Kirby also reappears as the final opponent of its [[Single-Handed Mode]] and is fought thrice in [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals|Story Mode]].
*''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' - "Shadow" returns as an unlockable color in this game. There are also a handful of [[Character Treat]]s depicting entities from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''.
*''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' - The [[Crackity Hack]] sub-game returns in an enhanced and remastered form. In addition, [[Mask|Dress-Up Masks]] of Shadow Kirby and Dark Meta Knight can be unlocked.

==Legacy==
*Several enemies introduced in this game would go on to become series regulars; namely [[Chip]], [[Foley]], and [[Soarar]].
*The [[Smash Bros.|Smash]] [[Copy Ability]], which grants Kirby a condensed version of his ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series moveset, was first introduced in this game.
*[[Dark Meta Knight]] would eventually become playable in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' after being re-introduced to the series in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. He has been referenced in several other subsequent titles as well.
*[[Shadow Kirby]] would return in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' as the final opponent of the [[Kirby Fighters]] Sub-Game, as well as a boss in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''. In both of instances, he bears a different appearance from this game. He has also been referenced in multiple other games as well.
*This was the first game to depict Kirby and Meta Knight as unambiguous allies, a relationship that would become standard for most of the rest of the series.

==Unused content==
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[[File:2003 KaTAM demo debug menu.gif|thumb|Movement patterns of the unused enemy Stoppy as shown in the demo's debug menu]]
A demo of the game compiled on December 29, 2003 has been distributed on four [[:tcrf:Proto:Kirby & the Amazing Mirror|Gekkan Nintendo Tentou Demo]] discs ahead of the game's release in Japan. Players of the demo are presented with a straightforward path towards King Golem, with a few rooms that went cut from the final game, and minor differences in the rooms that were kept. After beating the only Boss of the demo, players are thanked for playing it and provided with an estimated release date in March 2004. The demo features [[:tcrf:Proto:Kirby & the Amazing Mirror/Debug Menus|three debug menus]] which were made inaccessible through regular gameplay, and were removed almost entirely from the final game.

One of the debug menus provides access to sprites and animations of a variety of unused objects. There is a single unused enemy among these objects, found to be called ストッピー (Stoppy) according to a healthbar name entry that was not assigned to any other known enemy in the game.<ref>Another unused healthbar entry, トッコーン (Tokkōn), appears to be an early name of ドッコーン (Dokkōn), the final version's Japanese name for [[Bang-Bang]]. There's an early back-up of the enemy names a few blocks away from the one the Demo uses, where the name ミッソー (Missō) appears in place of Tokkōn, another unused name for Bang-Bang, derived from "missile". Etymological root for Tokkōn might be [[:wikipedia:Tokkō|Tokkō]], the shorthand form of the official name of Japanese ''[[:wikipedia:Kamikaze|kamikaze]]'' during the Second World War. Further information: [[:tcrf:Proto:Kirby & the Amazing Mirror/Graphical Differences#Early Enemy Names]]</ref> Stoppy takes an appearance of a wind-up clock toy with floating hands.

[[File:2003 KaTAM demo unused death pause screen.png|thumb|Unused death pause screen from the demo]]
An unused placeholder death pause screen existed in the same demo, which notably showed Kirby bleeding to death. The illustration is accompanied by the header "Escaped (dead/[[:wikipedia:Phowa|phowa]])" and flavor text reading "I knew it was impossible.." Kirby's soul is also shown leaving his body with an accompanying annotation reading "something came out."<ref>[[:tcrf:Proto:Kirby & the Amazing Mirror#Pause Screen|The Cutting Room Floor - Proto:Kirby & the Amazing Mirror]]</ref> If it made the cut to the final game, it would be one of few instances of blood appearing in a ''Kirby'' game, and the first (and the only one as of current day) to not come from a Boss.

==Nintendo eShop description==
''The Mirror World, which exists in the skies of Dream Land, has been invaded by an evil shadow and Kirby's the only one who can save the day! Fortunately, he won't have to go at it alone.''

''He's been split into four Kirbys of different colors, and he can call up his colorful clones to lend a hand when needed. Summon Red, Yellow, and Green Kirby to help you solve puzzles, fight enemies, or take out the big baddies. Use copy abilities such as the arrow-shooting Cupid Kirby or the melee master Smash Kirby, while platforming through the maze-like world.''

''Need a break from the action? Try a hand at minigames such as Crackity Hack and Kirby's Wave Ride, which also star our favorite pink hero and friends!''
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==Trivia==
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!colspan=2|Examples of tracks from ''Farland Story FX'' and ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' that feature musical similarities.
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! ''Farland Story FX''
! ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
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| [[File:Farland Story FX sample 2.mp3]]<br>Map Theme 2
| [[File:KaTAM Ruins Area sample.mp3]]<br>Ruins Area
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| [[File:Farland Story FX sample 1.mp3]]<br>Map Theme 7
| [[File:KaTAM Ending sample.mp3]]<br>Ending
|}
*The idea for Flagship to collaborate with HAL Laboratory on a "Flagship Kirby" game came out of a meeting circa 2003 between Masahiro Sakurai and Flagship's founding president, game designer Yoshiki Okamoto. By sheer happenstance, both Okamoto and Sakurai then left their respective companies before the project had borne fruit. Sakurai then contracted with HAL Laboratory and took on the role of Special Advisor to see the project to its conclusion. The role allowed him to advise Flagship on guidelines about the world and gameplay elements of Kirby, and the intention behind the design of ''Kirby'' games.<ref>{{cite book|quote=フラグシップ・カービィ（週刊ファミ通2004年4月2日号、4月9・16日合併号揭載）|book=桜井政博のゲームについて思うこと Think about the Video Games|publisher=エンターブレイン|page=141-145}}</ref>
*This is the first game in the [[Kirby (series)|series]] to not feature [[King Dedede]].
**Later, in the ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' [[Extra Mode]] [[Dededetour!]], however, King Dedede does take part in a sense by traveling through the Dimension Mirror and battling [[Dark Meta Knight]].
*In the file select screen, about every half to one minute, night will fall in the background, and later it will dawn again.
*A few songs from the game's soundtrack bear striking similarities to songs from the ''[https://www.mobygames.com/group/4038/farland-story-series/ Farland Story]'' series of Japanese strategy RPGs. ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''{{'}}s lead composer, Atsuyoshi Isemura, had worked on several ''Farland Story'' titles prior to joining Dimps.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
KatAM logo.png|English logo
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KaTAM Kirby on the Phone artwork.png|[[Kirby]] with a [[Cell Phone]]
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==Names in other languages==
{{Names
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|esE=Kirby y el Laberinto de los Espejos
|esEM=Kirby and the Labyrinth of the Mirrors
|frA=Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
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|frE=Kirby et le Labyrinthe des Miroirs
|frEM=Kirby and the Labyrinth of Mirrors
|de=Kirby & die wundersame Spiegelwelt
|deM=Kirby & the wonderful Mirror world
|it=Kirby e il Labirinto degli Specchi
|itM=Kirby and the Labyrinth of Mirrors
|ja={{furi|星|ほし}}のカービィ {{furi|鏡|かがみ}}の{{furi|大迷宮|だいめいきゅう}}
|jaR=Hoshi no Kābyi Kagami no Daimeikyū
|jaM=Kirby of the Stars: The Great Labyrinth of Mirrors
|ko=Kirby & The Amazing Mirror<br>별의 카비 거울의 대미궁<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040625201730/http://newgame.daiwon.co.kr/viewgame/view.jsp?g_idx=bb2211037&genre_idx=13 Daiwon CI page for product]</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20231012144118/https://game.donga.com/19366/ Press release]</ref><ref>[https://programs.sbs.co.kr/enter/gameshowworld/vod/55397/22000005019 Contemporary coverage on a video game TV magazine on SBS] ([https://archive.org/details/gameshowfunworld/en0024e0015700.mp4 Internet Archive mirror of VOD (see 03:59-04:56)]; [http://web.archive.org/web/20231012144828/https://allvod.sbs.co.kr/allvod/vodEndPage.do?mdaId=22000005019 Wayback Machine archive of SBS VOD page])</ref>
|koR=byeol-ui kabi geoul-ui daemigung
|koM=-<br>Kirby of the Stars: The Great Labyrinth of Mirrors
|zh=Kirby & The Amazing Mirror<br>星之卡比 鏡の大迷宮{{sic}}<ref>From the Chinese versions of ''Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online''</ref>
|zhR=xīng zhī kǎ bǐ jìng no dà mí gōng
|zhM=-<br>Kirby of the Stars: The Great Labyrinth of Mirrors
|nl=Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
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|ru=Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
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==External links==
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/bk8j/index.html Official site (Japanese)]
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-and-the-amazing-mirror ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' on Kirby Informer]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20170703155627/https://media.nintendo.com/nintendo/bin/YM8ciZJMd8qIg5dj8N4NlpgR1ZGgvzIc/aOYDt4BLVzeDAr5KnZpbDNpJsBXKmYUJ.pdf English manual (North American print)] ([https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/game_boy_advance_8/Manual_GameBoyAdvance_KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror_EN_DE_FR_ES_IT.pdf European print - German, French, Spanish, Italian])
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/data/software/manual/manual_PAHJ_00.pdf Japanese manual (official archive)]

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