Large enemy

A large enemy is any standard inhalable enemy in the Kirby series which requires more than an instant to inhale (regardless of whether or not they are actually large). Enemies of this nature are typically larger in size than other foes, and are usually bigger variants of common enemies, examples including Big Waddle Dee as an analogue to Waddle Dee and Giant Rocky compared to Rocky. Large enemies are typically larger versions of smaller and more common foes, but not all of them have this sort of relationship.

Distinctions

As mentioned, the only defining characteristic of a large enemy is how long it takes to begin inhaling said enemy. Though other characteristics such as a larger than usual size, higher health, or greater power are often included, these are not necessarily present features. Given that the ability to inhale these enemies is also a requirement, extra large enemies which cannot be inhaled are omitted from this definition. Additionally, large enemies are not to be confused with Bosses or Mid-Bosses, as these have unique characteristics and the latter typically cannot be inhaled at all unless defeated first. Thirdly, large enemies should not be confused with enemies that serve as stage hazards such as Barbar or Flotzo Borg, despite the considerable size of these foes. Finally, enemies that are defeated using Hypernova are also omitted from this category.

In the extra modes of several Kirby games, enemies can appear larger (or smaller) than usual. Despite these size changes, their properties remain the same, so the larger ones do not count as large enemies by this definition.

One other notable example of enemies which take some time to inhale are the Meta-Knights, who first appeared in Kirby's Adventure. However, since these guys are generally classified as Mid-Bosses rather than as standard enemies, they are omitted from this list.

Appearances

Large enemies first appeared in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, with prior titles having all inhalable enemies done so at the same rate. In this game and most which followed, Kirby has to initiate a Super Inhale to eat them. Since then, distinctly large enemies have appeared in the following titles:

List of large enemies

The following is a list of every large enemy in the main Kirby series, in alphabetical order:

Large enemies in the main Kirby series
Name	Image	Game appearances	Description	Notes
Acchi		Kirby: Squeak Squad	A large and mostly stationary salamander-like creature which spits lingering embers.
Anger Masker		Kirby Star Allies	A grass-suit wearing axe throwing foe. The armor can be destroyed with slashing attacks, Bluster-type moves, or it can be inhaled, leaving the Anger Masker exposed and helpless.
Antler		Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Of the four varieties of Antler summoned by Queen Sectonia, the latter two are considered large enemies. The red one is capable of shooting fireballs, and grants Fire when swallowed.
Armor Dee		Kirby's Return to Dream Land New Challenge Stages	This enemy consists of a metallic shell, inside of which three regular Waddle Dees operate. Destroying the shell in any way other than a Super Inhale or freezing move throws these Waddle Dees out.
Big Waddle Dee		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Squeak Squad	A larger-than-usual Waddle Dee which is bulkier than its regular cousins, but is otherwise just as listless.	Not to be confused with Grandy or Colossal Waddle Dee.
Bouncy Sis		Kirby's Return to Dream Land New Challenge Stages	A decorated version of Bouncy who usually cannot jump as high.	Also appears in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.
Buffahorn		Kirby and the Forgotten Land	A large bull who attacks by charging, but has poor turning ability.
Bun		Kirby: Squeak Squad	A big-eared creature which can use its ears to toss Kirby away.
Chippurus		Kirby: Planet Robobot	A two-tailed frazzled variant of Chip which bounds more slowly.
Coconut		Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Some coconuts in Kirby's Return to Dream Land are quite large, and can create massive explosions.
Dekabu		Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Star Allies, Kirby and the Forgotten Land	A large moai-like entity which is capable of spitting out smaller Kabus indefinitely.	Prior to Triple Deluxe, Dekabu was inhaled just as easily as a regular Kabu, or it was considered a Boss, depending on the game.
Floaty the Cell Core		Kirby Star Allies	A large floating amoeba-like creature that shoots gobs of water at Kirby. It can be inhaled with difficulty for the Water Copy Ability, or defeated more easily using Zap or Blizzard-type moves.
Giant Rocky		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	A big Rocky that wears a hard hat. Its leaps are proportionally larger than those of a standard Rocky.
Golem		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	A stony figure who can release big punches or roll up into a ball. It comes in up to three different colors and can yield several different abilities.
Grand Propeller		Kirby: Planet Robobot	A two-turbined version of Propeller which is usually found in Robobot Armor Jet Mode areas.
Grandy		Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot	A larger woolly variant of Waddle Dee who otherwise acts the same.	Not to be confused with Big Waddle Dee.
Grizzo		Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Star Allies	A big yellow bear who wears a headband and will charge when angered.	Not considered a large enemy until its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Guard		Kirby Star Allies	This enemy carries either a burning or frozen shield which it uses to defend itself. The shield is easily broken by an opposing elemental attack, or can be inhaled separately.
Heavy Knight		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Squeak Squad	A large and imposing swordsman who moves very slowly, but can make big lunging swipes with its sword.
Mamatee		Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Star Allies	A manta ray-like blue variant of Blipper which moves somewhat more slowly.
Metalun		Kirby: Squeak Squad	A chunk of metal with eyes and feet which can roll down slopes very noisily.	Big Metalun is a Mid-Boss.
Metal Guardian		Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	A big floating robotic foe who can shoot lasers and phase through walls.	Considered the large version of Laser Ball.
Pacloud		Kirby's Return to Dream Land	A cloudy relative of Pacto which functions in much the same way.
Pacflower		Kirby: Triple Deluxe	A flowery relative of Pacto which functions in much the same way.
Pacto		Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot	A floating yellow creature with a giant maw that tries to lunge at and eat Kirby.	Pacto cannot be inhaled at all in its appearance in Kirby's Dream Land 3, and is invincible in Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Puppet Waddle Dee		Kirby's Return to Dream Land New Challenge Stages Kirby Star Allies	This enemy consists of a paper mâché shell, inside of which three regular Waddle Dees operate. Destroying the shell in any way other than a Super Inhale or freezing move throws these Waddle Dees out.	In Kirby Star Allies, a fire-based attack will immediately defeat the Waddle Dees inside as well.