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Magolor
Artwork of Magolor from Kirby Star Allies and Super Kirby Clash
Details
First appearance [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRtDL KAW]] (2011)
Latest appearance Kirby Fighters 2 (2020)
Other appearance(s) (click to navigate)
Similar Magolor (second form), Magolor Soul, Marx, Taranza, Hyness
Theme music

Clip of Magolor's theme from [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRtDL KAW]]

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Hi there! My name is Magolor. I'm from another dimension, but I just love Planet Popstar. I can't get enough of it! Things got a bit hectic when I first arrived, but that's all in the past, thanks to Kirby.
— Magolor's opening dialogue from New Challenge Stages in Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

Magolor (/mæ gə lɔr/[1]) is an alien magician who first appeared in [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRtDL KAW]] as the main antagonist. He hails from the planet Halcandra, located within another dimension, and commands a dimension-crossing starship called the Lor Starcutter. He has since made several appearances in subsequent games in the Kirby series. Magolor is defined by his diminutive stature, his ability to fly and cast magical spells, and his effective (but sometimes deceptive) salesmanship. Notable roles beyond his debut appearance include being the host of both New Challenge Stages in Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition and the courses in Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe, running the Shoppe in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash, appearing as a Dream Friend in Kirby Star Allies, and as a playable character in Kirby Fighters 2.

In his debut in Template:KRtDL KAW, Magolor crashes the Lor Starcutter into Dream Land and scatters its parts and Energy Spheres all over Planet Popstar. Kirby and his friends aid Magolor by collecting these pieces to repair the ship, and he thanks them by taking the group to his homeworld, Halcandra. Once there, they are attacked by the guardian angel Landia, and Magolor requests that Kirby and his team defeat the dragon. When Landia is beaten, however, Magolor steals the dragon's Master Crown—revealing that he was after this powerful object the whole time—and uses it to transform into a menacing final boss, aiming to rule over the entire universe. With help from Landia, Kirby and friends defeat him. The crown is destroyed, Magolor returns to his normal state, and he makes amends with Kirby.

Physical appearance

Magolor is a small, ellipsoid being who possesses disembodied hands, but no feet. He wears a blue hood with yellow and white accents. The rim of the hood, as well as the pattern on his body, resembles the design of a gear, which matches the motif of the Energy Spheres for the Lor Starcutter. His face consists merely of two yellow eyes on a dark yellow surface, the rest presumably being covered up by his scarf-like belt. The belt itself seems to wrap around his entire body, covering some of his face, and has a small yellow-fringed cape that extends around most of the circumference. When wearing his Shopkeeper outfit, Magolor's cloak bears a simpler woven look, eschewing the gear fringes and yellow accents, and takes on a primarily green and white hue.

Magolor is able to float freely in the air. There does not appear to be a limit to how high Magolor can float off the ground, but he still prefers to hover only a few inches above it at most times. Atop his head, he has two pointy "ears" which resemble those of a cat to a degree. On the official Japanese Kirby Twitter account, one illustration featuring feline characters implies Magolor is also catlike with his pointed "ears".

Personality

Is he your ally, or is he...all lies?
— Magolor's Dream Friend introduction in Kirby Star Allies

When Magolor first arrives on Popstar, he appears to be friendly and cordial, and easily convinces Kirby and friends to help him in his plight to recover his ship's Energy Spheres. As revealed later in the story, this act was a charade; he is cleverly able to feign grief and joy in order to get people to do what he wants. This allowed him to take advantage of Kirby's hospitality, leading him to the Master Crown. He is often melodramatic, and even when he is trying to act evil and intimidating (as seen after his Master Crown-induced transformation), he usually can't get the emotion right. He also appears to have an ego about him and is obsessed with challenges, particularly races. He often gloats when he is in the lead, which usually leads to him slowing down and getting passed up, to which he will then get angry and speed up. If he wins a race, he gloats endlessly, but if he loses, he sulks. Finally, he is shown to be a bit of a trickster; for example, he covers the screen with a curtain during segments of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D: Reprise" in Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe, laughing if King Dedede falls into a pit, and he pretends to betray Team Kirby in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe upon purchasing all of his equipment (though he clarifies that he's only joking).

Magolor isn't entirely without good qualities, though. Though he seems to get caught up in his scheme to take over Popstar, it's implied that this may not be his fault. The pause screen description for Magolor Soul indicates that, at some point, he lost control of his actions and became a "manifestation of the crown itself". After being defeated by Kirby and his friends, he seems to have learned his lesson. To make up for his bad deeds, he offers to build Kirby some new challenge courses in New Challenge Stages. In the same game, he seems to have a friendly rivalry with Kirby, as seen during the races with him; the two of them part ways on amicable terms in the game's credits sequence.

Magolor appears to be a skilled technician and wizard, as he claims that upon initially excavating the Lor from Halcandra, it was in bad shape and he had to repair it. His building and summoning skills are also apparent in New Challenge Stages, as he was the one who built all the courses that Kirby played through, as well as summoning a myriad of foes during the races. His industriousness is also on display when he sets up a Gem Apple cart in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash.

Outside of the video game series proper, Magolor is often used as a representative for news on Kirby series titles, mainly for the Kirby Clash series. Occasionally he interacts with other characters, such as The Three Mage-Sisters, with whom he appears to have a rocky relationship. Magolor is also often depicted in supplementary material associating with Marx, who shares a similar role and personality with him. As the final bosses of their respective games, they share similar attacks, even identical black hole and laser beam attacks. They also appear together in a Stone transformation in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and one title screen animation of Kirby Star Allies, acknowledging the similarities between the two.

In the Japanese versions of the games, Magolor is implied to speak with a foreign accent, as many words in his dialogue are spelled with katakana where one would normally use hiragana.

Game appearances

Magolor's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby series
[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRtDL KAW]] Main antagonist
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Non-playable character Appears in New Challenge Stages.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Cameo Makes minor appearances in various locations.
Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe Non-playable character Appears as an obstacle in the C-R-O-W-N-E-D stage.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Cameo Appears in several stickers and a Stone transformation.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe Supporting protagonist Runs Magolor's Shoppe.
Kirby Star Allies Supporting protagonist and playable character Appears as a Dream Friend in Wave 3.
Super Kirby Clash Supporting protagonist Runs Magolor's Shoppe.
Kirby Fighters 2 Playable character
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Cameo Appears as a trophy.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cameo Appears as a spirit.

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Role

File:Sullen Magolor.jpg
Magolor sulks upon seeing his ship wrecked and its parts scattered as Kirby and his friends observe.

Magolor sets the primary objective of Template:KRtDL KAW when he crashes into the countryside of Popstar in the Lor Starcutter, shedding most of the ship's pieces in the process. Upon discovering Magolor in the wreck, Kirby and his friends agree to help the stranded alien by scouring the planet collecting the pieces. One-by-one, Kirby and his team restore the pieces to the ship until it is back in working order.

To thank Kirby for this task, Magolor takes him and his friends to his "homeworld", the broken planet Halcandra. After crossing dimensions, the ship prepares to land in a desolate plain on the planet's surface when it is shot down by fireballs. After regaining composure, Magolor identifies the source of the aggression as a giant four-headed dragon named Landia. Magolor begins to despair at this threat, but Kirby reassures him and agrees to defeat the dragon.

When Landia falls, a mysterious glowing crown falls from one of his heads. As Kirby and his friends celebrate their victory, Magolor appears without warning and congratulates them with a mysterious stillness. He then takes the crown and places it on his head, revealing that he had fabricated the entire scenario in order to obtain this "source of limitless power". Magolor transforms into a frightening ethereal being and promises to conquer the universe, starting with Popstar. He leaves Kirby and his team through a transdimensional portal, intent on stranding them on Halcandra, but Landia assists Kirby and his team by pursuing Magolor through the rift.

Eventually, Kirby and his team catch up to Magolor and do battle with both him and his ship. The battle is hard, and much magical power is exerted on both sides, but Magolor is eventually defeated, having been mutated into a horrid magical specter in the process. The Master Crown shatters and Magolor vanishes after being restored to his normal form. He is not seen again for the remainder of the game, but he reportedly survives and later makes amends with Kirby.

Extra details
Anyway... MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! The time has come for your planet... No! The time has come for the ENTIRE UNIVERSE to bow down to me. And for being such a big help in all of this, your planet gets to go first! Prepare to bow, Popstar! Welcome your new overlord!
— Magolor in Template:KRtDL KAW

There is an easter egg foreshadowing his betrayal. The alliterative first letter of every level's name (shown in bold), from Cookie Country to Dangerous Dinner, spelled out in order, is CROWNED. Magolor's 2nd phase theme is named that as well. In addition, when Kirby has collected all 120 Energy Spheres and talks to Magolor in the Lor Starcutter in Extra Mode, he may have one of the following conversations (he doesn't reveal as much in Main Mode):

  • Magolor will explain the origin of the Lor (claiming he excavated it) and the power of the Master Crown, and urge Kirby to defeat Landia so he can get the crown to rule the universe.[2]
  • Magolor will mention he knew about Kirby long before they met. He will also claim he knows somebody who knows Kirby very well. Ironically, he will say "Nothing good comes of fighting" in the end.[3]

Boss Battle

File:Encounter with Magolor.jpg
Kirby and Landia catch up with Magolor, souped up by the Master Crown.
Magolor deceived Kirby and stole Halcandra's legendary treasure, the Master Crown! It's up to Kirby to save the universe.
— VS Magolor Special Page, Template:KRtDL KAW


Once they catch up to where Magolor has gone, he summons the Lor Starcutter to do battle with them, ironically using each of the parts that were recovered to do various attacks. After the Lor is shot down, Magolor makes his getaway, and the team pursues Magolor himself, who proceeds to knock each one of them out of the air. On the ground, Kirby and his friends then must fight Magolor hand-to-hand in his souped-up form. During this fight, Magolor demonstrates the Master Crown's power with a variety of unending magical attacks, including throwing spheres of dark energy and opening rifts to try and suck Kirby into a realm of pain, even resorting to creating a star-shaped Super Shield when his health is nearly depleted. Kirby has to break through the shield by using his various Super Abilities and then finish Magolor off.

Unfortunately, even this is not enough, as the Master Crown pulses, reincarnates, and takes control of Magolor into an even larger ghostly-looking form. He opens the second phase by immediately dispelling Kirby's Ultra Sword ability (assuming he still has it when that part of the battle begins), and then displays even more ludicrously powerful attacks, including his own versions of the Super Abilities that Kirby had been using throughout the game. Once he is defeated again, he finally dispels slowly and reverts to Magolor's original form. The Master Crown levitates off his head and shatters, leaving Magolor to warp inward and disintegrate, ending his role in the game's storyline.

It is shown later on that this did not actually end up killing him, and he seems to have lightened up without the Master Crown's influence or allure, as he is seen in later main-series games.

Magolor

The following lists all of Magolor's attacks in the Main Game of Template:KRtDL KAW. Attacks in italics are used in the second part only.

Attacks - Main Game  
Attack Description
Magic Spheres
Magolor summons orbs of dark energy that spin in place or hold for a moment, then fire at Kirby. They can be deflected or inhaled. In the second phase, they can be conjured from the background.
Deadly Needles
Magolor summons spikes from the ground which systematically cover the stage. The attack lasts longer in phase 2.
Revolution Flame
From the background, Magolor fires five rounds of spinning fire that burst on the stage.
Doomer Rift
Magolor opens a rift, and Sphere Doomers fly out in a spiral path, harming whatever they touch.
Black Hole
Magolor enters the background and opens a giant rift in an attempt to suck Kirby in. If Kirby is caught, he gets taken to a dimension of pure pain and is zapped repeatedly. This is similar to the black hole that Marx can summon.
Super Beam
Magolor fires a gigantic beam that covers the entire stage. It creates stars where it hits.
Some attack names listed are conjectural.
Magolor EX
Magolor stole the Master Crown and the Lor from their sacred resting places on Halcandra. He's a liar and a wizard... Defeat him!
— VS Magolor EX Special Page, Template:KRtDL KAW

In Extra Mode, Magolor attacks more fervently, and most of his moves have new colors and visual effects, but his move-set is largely the same:

Attacks - Extra Mode  
Attack Description
Magic Spheres EX
Magolor summons orbs of dark energy that spin in place or hold for a moment, then fire at Kirby. They can be deflected or inhaled. In the second phase, they can be conjured from the background. Much faster and more numerous than in the Main Game.
Deadly Needles EX
Magolor summons spikes from the ground which systematically cover the stage. The attack lasts longer in phase 2. Faster than in the Main Game.
Revolution Flame EX
From the background, Magolor fires five rounds of spinning fire that burst on the stage. Faster than in the Main Game.
Doomer Rift EX
Magolor opens a rift, and Sphere Doomers fly out in a spiral path, harming whatever they touch. Faster than in the Main Game.
Black Hole EX
Magolor enters the background and opens a giant rift in an attempt to suck Kirby in. If Kirby is caught, he gets taken to a dimension of pure pain and is zapped repeatedly. Has more suction than in the Main Game. It is similar to the black hole Marx can summon.
Super Beam EX
Magolor fires a gigantic beam that covers the entire stage. It creates stars where it hits. Much faster than in the Main Game.
Attack names listed are conjectural.

Additionally, during the third phase, Magolor can create gusts of wind, fire orbs from rifts, and different Super Abilities are featured before the Ultra Sword.

Although using the Ultra Sword can be used to finish off Magolor's first phase, it isn't the only way to finish him off. Assuming Magolor's shield is destroyed and an Ability Star is still bouncing around or there's at least two characters fighting the boss, Kirby can either use a regular Copy Ability or have a second player finish off the boss instead, in turn, skipping both the cinematic involving the Ultra Sword at the end of the phase in question and skipping Magolor getting rid of the Ultra Sword ability at the start of phase 2.[4]

According to the VS Magolor EX Special Page, Magolor did not originally own the Lor Starcutter, instead having stolen it from Halcandra. Additionally, in the game's ending cinematic, Landia commands the Lor from the outside and then flies back home with it, implying the dragon is the true owner of the ship.

Gallery

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

Magolor is the host of the New Challenge Stages section of Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition and is apparently friends with Kirby there, pointing out that "things got a bit hectic" the last time he appeared. At the end of each world of this sub-game, Kirby races against Magolor using the ability of his choice, while Magolor summons obstacles for Kirby to try to avoid. Amusingly, even though Magolor set up these races, he still feels sullen if Kirby beats him.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Magolor's portrait.

Magolor does not have a role in this game, but his likeness is seen in several different locations.

  • In Stage 3 of Wild World, a portrait of Magolor can be seen in the background during the fight with the King Fuwa Rover.
  • One of Kirby's Stone transformations depicts Magolor.
  • The third-to-last Keychain depicts an 8-bit rendering of Magolor, which is the same rendering as the statue from Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition.
  • Magolor appears in the audience during Triple Deluxe's Kirby Master video.

Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe

Magolor makes a brief appearance holding a blindfold banner in the C-R-O-W-N-E-D (reprise) stage.

Magolor appears in the C-R-O-W-N-E-D (reprise) stage, covering certain drums using a blindfold banner near the end of the stage. His likeness also appears shortly after that point in the same stage as a hidden keychain.

A Miiverse post explains that, in addition to building the New Challenge Stages, Magolor also built the Drum Dash courses.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

As in Triple Deluxe, Magolor does not appear directly in the game. His likeness can however be found in a Stone transformation, as well as a number of stickers.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe / Super Kirby Clash

Main article: Magolor's Shoppe
File:TKCD Shopkeeper Magolor.png
Magolor as he appears in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, wearing his green robe and holding a Gem Apple.

Magolor makes an appearance in this expanded Sub-Game, here wearing a green robe and serving the role of a shopkeeper for Magolor's Shoppe. He sells Kirby various bits of equipment, including new weapons and armor for each role, as well as potions and other items.

Magolor accepts currency in the form of Gem Apples and Fragments, though the latter are only used to purchase and upgrade weapons and armTemplate:Or. He also sells Gem Apples, though these require real-world currency to purchase. In Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, Magolor offers discounts for Gem Apple purchases on Sunday of each week (which he refers to as "Magolor Day"). In Super Kirby Clash, he occasionally offers a few Gem Apples as a free gift instead.

Kirby Star Allies

Magolor's Dream Friend trailer
This charming rogue magician arrives from Kirby's Return to Dream Land with a wink and something up his sleeve. But he's your Dream Friend, and he's more than willing to help you conquer the galaxy.
— Pause screen description of Magolor in Kirby Star Allies

In Kirby Star Allies, Magolor makes his playable debut as a Dream Friend in version 4.0.0 and onward. He primarily takes from his appearance in Template:KRtDL KAW, but possesses several attacks inspired by his boss incarnation, his moves in New Challenge Stages, and even his appearance in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe. He also gains a version of the Ultra Sword as one of his attacks.

Magolor is capable of imbuing his allies with the 'Bluster', 'Zap', and 'Sizzle' Power Effects. He also has a unique Friend Ability called Magoloran Launch, which has him create a replica of the Lor Starcutter which his allies jump into.

Magolor's Dream Friend Moveset in Kirby Star Allies  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Magic Sphere
Press and release B
Gem Apple Bombs
↓ + B
Revolution Orbs
Hold B briefly before releasing
Detonate
Gem Apple Bombs, then ↓ + B
Revolution Flame
Hold B even longer before releasing
Black Hole
While in the air, ↑ + press and hold B, then move (using analog stick)
Deadly Needles
↑ + press and release B
Summon
Summon Black Hole and then release B
Double Deadly Needles
↑ + hold B briefly before releasing
Ultra Sword
↓, and then ↑ + B
Double Deadly Needles Deluxe
↑ + hold B even longer before releasing
Magic Barrier
L/R
Magalor[sic] Surge
Dash + B
Dimensional Vanish
L/R in midair

Kirby Fighters 2

Magolor appears as a playable character in Kirby Fighters 2, unlocked after attaining a Fighters Rank of 39, making him the last playable character who can be unlocked in this manner. His move-set is largely the same as it is in Kirby Star Allies.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on Magolor in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset

Magolor move-set in Kirby Fighters 2  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage (unmodified) Notes
Magic Sphere
Press and release B
Magolor shoots out a ball of energy that travels a long distance forward. The projectile can be angled up or down as it travels. 10 This move is no longer a rapid-fire move like it was in Kirby Star Allies. It is also manually steered as opposed to having a slight homing ability.
Revolution Orbs
Hold B briefly before releasing
Magolor shoots out two orbiting balls of energy that travel a long distance forward and pass through opponents. 18
Revolution Flame
Hold B longer before releasing
Magolor releases a large circle of orbiting fireballs that travel a long distance forward and drag opponents along with them. 16 (initial hit)
4 (subsequent hits)
Magolor can no longer move about slowly but freely while charging this move, now only being able to move downwards if the move is started in midair.
Deadly Needles
↑ + press and release B
Magolor conjures two spikes from the ground around him, hitting foes on both sides. 13
Double Deadly Needles
↑ + hold B briefly before releasing
Magolor conjures four spikes from the ground around him, hitting foes on both sides. 16
Double Deadly Needles Deluxe
↑ + hold B even longer before releasing
Magolor conjures eight spikes from the ground around him, hitting foes on both sides at a very long distance. 16
Magolor Surge
Dash + B
Magolor surrounds himself in energy and launches forward like a missile, dragging any foes along that he hits. Magolor can shift upward or downward while in flight. 27 (if all hits connect)
Gem Apple Bombs
↓ + B
Magolor tosses a Gem Apple bomb in front of himself, which detonates on its own after 6 seconds. Only one bomb can be out at a time. 7 (initial impact)
3 (subsequent impacts)
45 (if left to detonate on its own)
This move utilizes only one Gem Apple as opposed to the original three used in Kirby Star Allies, and the Gem Apple explodes after a much shorter time if left alone.
Detonate
Gem Apple Bombs, then ↓ + B
Any Gem Apple Bomb on the field is detonated. Magolor chuckles briefly as this is happening. 17
Black Hole
↑ + B in midair
Magolor conjures a small black hole above himself which lingers for a few seconds. Any foe caught in it will be stuck there until it dissipates. 24 (if all hits connect) This move can only be used directly above Magolor, as opposed to free movement of it while holding the B button in Kirby Star Allies.
Ultra Sword
↓, then ↑ + B
Magolor pulls out a miniature version of the Ultra Sword and then swipes downward with it ahead of him, covering a good distance. 30 (hit with center of blade)
20 (hit with edge or hilt)
Magolor can no longer move while using this move, and he is also no longer invincible while using it.
Magic Barrier
L/R
Magolor uses a star-shaped energy shield to defend himself. N/A
Dimensional Vanish
In midair, use a direction + L/R
Magolor can teleport a good distance in any direction, becoming intangible as he does so. This can only be used once per flight. N/A This dodge almost instantly teleports Magolor in the direction indicated as opposed to being able to vanish and move about slowly like in Kirby Star Allies.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Magolor makes an appearance as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Name Image Appears In American English description British English description
Magolor MagolorTrophyWiiU.png Wii Template:KRtDL KAW One day, a huge hole opened in the sky and the Lor Starcutter crashed down to Dream Land. Magolor, the captain of the ship, wasn't injured in the crash, but the ship lost several important parts. Kirby and his friends help recover the pieces, and Magolor guides them to Halcandra. Everything seems to be going well... One day, a rift appeared in the sky above Dream Land, and the Lor Starcutter came crashing through it. The captain, Magolor, was safe, but his ship's pieces got blasted far and wide. Kirby and friends help him put them back together, and to thank them, Magolor takes them on a trip to Halcandra. A lovely story! If only it ended there...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Magolor appears as a primary Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using his official artwork from Template:KRtDL KAW. His Spirit is ranked ★★★ Ace, Attack-type, has 3 support slots, and no skill. Interestingly, he has higher defense than attack despite being Attack-type, with base stats of 1,730 defense and 931 attack and level 99 stats of 5,205 defense and 2,802 attack. He can be obtained in three ways; battling him in World of Light, battling him in the Spirit Board, or by purchasing him from the Shop.

During the Spirit Battle in World of Light and Spirit Board, Magolor's spirit possesses one male Robin (a magic user) and is fought in the Halberd stage with the theme "CROWNED". In this battle, the screen will occasionally flip upside down, which is a reference to the Magolor boss battle in Template:KRtDL KAW.

Music

Magolor has several musical themes for his different forms.

Magolor, the Distant Traveler

Main article: Magolor, the Distant Traveler

Magolor's theme song, which plays on the main menu and when Kirby visits him in the Lor Starcutter, can be heard as music 002 in Template:KRtDL KAW's Jukebox. It is titled 彼方かなたからの旅人たびびとマホロア (Magolor, the Distant Traveler) on Kirby Wii Music Selection, but has no official title in English so far.

The song is remixed as the theme of Magolor's Shoppe in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and the Celebration Picture "The Shape of a Heart" in Kirby Star Allies.

Additionally, it has a variation in later games which is titled 異空いくうヲカケル旅人たびびと (The Traveler Across Another Dimension) in Japanese and "Distant TraveTemplate:Ler" in English. This version is used for:

Under My Control

Main article: Under My Control

Magolor's boss battle theme can be heard as music 103 in Template:KRtDL KAW's Jukebox. On Kirby Wii Music Selection and Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack, it is titled 支配しはいしてアゲルヨォ (Under My Control, or alternatively Fall Under My Rule), but it has no official title in English so far.

The Japanese track title is part of Magolor's Japanese dialogue in the Theater movie "Let Me Explain Everything".[5] The English script counterpart is "prepare to bow".

CROWNED

Main article: CROWNED

Magolor's second phase boss battle theme can beard heard as music 105 in Template:KRtDL KAW's Jukebox. It is titled "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", or simply "CROWNED" in later games.

This track has been remixed twice as the Bonus Level music in Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe.

  • The first remix for the normal level is still titled "'C-R-O-W-N-E-D";
  • The second remix for the secret level is titled "C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)" (or "CROWNED: Ver.2" in later games).

Other remixes of this track can be found in [[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|Template:KatRC KatRP]] and Kirby Star Allies.

Etymology

Magolor's name is derived from the word "magic" or "mage", as well as the name of his ship, the Lor Starcutter. This is true for his Japanese name, as well; マホロア (Mahoroa) is taken from 魔法まほう (mahou, magic) and the Lor's Japanese name, ローア (Rōa). According to the developers on a Miiverse post, his name is also taken from the Japanese term まほろば (mahoroba), meaning "wonderful place" or "arcadia".[6]

There is another in-universe meaning for Magolor's name, as well. During the second stage of the Corrupt Hyness fight in Heroes in Another Dimension in Kirby Star Allies, the Boss Description page in the pause menu states that Mafo means "lie" in Hyness' language, while Lor means "paradise". While not identical, it can be assumed that Magolor's name derives from these two terms and translates to something along the lines of "false paradise".

Trivia

  • Magolor's voice is sampled from that of Hirokazu Ando the sound composer himself.
  • On October 23, 2015, Satoshi Ishida revealed in a Miiverse post that the Master Crown "took control of" Magolor after Kirby hit him with the Ultra Sword, and that Magolor's final defeat and "liberation from his crimes" was envisioned as a bonus scene that would only play if all "special items" (presumably Energy Spheres) were collected. In the end, it was decided that this wouldn't be left out of the main storyline.[7]
  • Magolor is officially acknowledged as egg-shaped by the developers at HAL Laboratory, and he is given the nickname イカサマたまご ("deceptive egg") by Zan Partizanne. In retaliation, he calls the Three Mage Sisters 信号機三人娘 ("traffic light trio girls"), and Zan "Parmesan cheese".
  • In Kirby Star Allies, one of Magolor's attacks is incorrectly spelled as "Magalor Surge". This would later be corrected when he appeared in Kirby Fighters 2.
    • The same mispelling was used in the title of his Kirby Star Allies Dream Friend debut trailer, which in turn was never fixed. It is only present in the American version of the trailer, as all other regions correctly spell his name.

Quotes

Quotes from Magolor in the Kirby series  
  • "Hey, Kirby! So...you haven't seen any huge spaceship parts lying around, have you?"
  • "As you probably noticed, when my Starcutter crashed here in Dream Land, a bunch of stuff broke off and went flying ever which way! The oars, the wings... Five very important parts have all gone missing!"
  • "I also lost all 120 of my Energy Spheres. My poor ship is in shambles!"
  • "Anyway, I'm going to stay here and try to repair the Lor as best I can."
  • "But I could sure use some help tracking down those missing parts..."


  • "Hey, Kirby! Not having much luck tracking down those missing parts, eh?"
  • "You've found # of my Energy Spheres."
  • "But I can't fix my Starcutter without all five parts."
  • "The oars, the right wing, the left wing, the emblem, and the mast."


  • "I've traveled to countless worlds in my time!"
  • "But this is the first time my Starcutter has failed me."
  • "Sigh... I just hope I can fix it soon and return home."


  • "What bad luck for my poor ship to have completely broken down like this..."
  • "But I'm so glad to have met someone as kind as you, Kirby!"


  • "You did it, Kirby! My ship has its oars back! Thank you so much!"
  • "I'm counting on you to find the other missing parts. Keep up the good work!"
  • "And don't forget to keep an eye out for all those Energy Spheres!"
  • "If you collect enough, the broken doors within my ship will reactivate."
  • "There are two really cool sub-games that you can play with your friends!"
  • "Not to mention Copy Ability Rooms, with all kinds of Copy Abilities to try out."
  • "And there are several challenge stages that will really test your skills."
  • "If you find enough Energy Spheres, reactivating those doors will be a breeze!"
  • "So whenever you see one, be sure to grab it!"


  • "Wow! You've already found # Energy Spheres?!"
  • "Way to go, Kirby! You've reactivated the door to a challenge stage!"
  • "It's over in the room on the right. Why not give it a try?"


  • "The Lor is looking a bit better now that the oars are back in place, eh?"
  • "You've found # of my Energy Spheres."
  • "As for the missing parts, I still need you to track down the right wing, the left wing, the emblem, and the mast."


  • "If you find enough Energy Spheres, all of the doors in my ship will reactivate!"
  • "I've got some really cool sub-games and challenges!"
  • "I'll keep track of your high scores and even give you prizes."
  • "So keep going for those new records!"


  • "I just can't say it enough, Kirby. It's been such a pleasure meeting you."
  • "You're such a stand-up dude. I'm honored to call you my friend."


  • "You did it, Kirby! My Starcutter has its right wing back in place!"
  • "Once we find all the parts and this baby can fly again, I'll take you on a trip to visit my home world!"
  • "I come from a distant land... It lies at the end of an interdimensional tunnel connected to your planet."
  • "It's REALLY far away, but the Lor is a beast. It can get us there in no time."
  • "I do hope you'll take me up on my generous offer."


  • "Hey, Kirby. What's new?"
  • "I don't think this one wing is going to get us off the ground."
  • "But slow and steady wins the race, right? I'll keep working on my repairs!"
  • "You've found # of my Energy Spheres."
  • "As for the missing parts, we still need the left wing, the emblem, and the mast."


  • "Once the Lor can fly again, I'll take you to visit my home world!"
  • "I come from a distant land... It lies at the end of an interdimensional tunnel connected to your planet."
  • "It's REALLY far away, but the Lor is a beast. It can get us there in no time."
  • "I can't wait to go home..."


  • "I'm making steady progress on my repairs!"
  • "But there's only so much I can do without those lost parts."
  • "And three are still missing! I really hope you'll keep looking, Kirby."


  • "Welcome back, Kirby! With the left wing back in place, the wings are finally complete!"
  • "It's finally looking like a real Starcutter again!"
  • "If we can find those last two parts, the Lor will be flying again in no time."
  • "Keep at it, Kirby. I believe in you!"


  • "Hey, Kirby. How's it going?"
  • "I've made quite a bit of progress repairing the Lor's interior."
  • "So don't think it's all fun and games back here. I'm working hard too!"
  • "You've found # of my Energy Spheres."
  • "As for the missing parts, all we need are the emblem and the mast. Just two to go!"


  • "By the way, as you've been gathering Energy Spheres... Have you seen those crazy Sphere Doomers that show up from time to time?"
  • "They're mysterious creatures that usually live in another dimension."
  • "Energy Spheres are their favorite snack. I'm sure that's why they're here."
  • "But I need all of my Energy Spheres back. Even the ones they've run off with!"


  • "I've traveled a lot in my time, but your planet really is something else."
  • "I'm amazed at how kind everyone is! And none more so than you."
  • "I just can't thank you enough for all of your help, Kirby."


  • "Kirby, you've done it! My Starcutter finally has its emblem back. Oh joyous, glorious day!"
  • "There's only one missing part left to find!"
  • "And remember, once the Lor is up and running, I'll take you to visit my home!"
  • "Crashing here on your planet, meeting you... Somehow, despite what an ordeal this has turned into...it's been worth it."
  • "Thank you yet again for all your help. And for being such a cool dude!"


  • "Hi, Kirby. You know, I've really taken a shine to your planet."
  • "I mean, I'm glad I can finally go home, but I'm sure going to miss it here."
  • "I guess I'll just have to buy a vacation home here!"
  • "You've found # of my Energy Spheres."
  • "And there's just one missing part left to find... The mast!"


  • "Crashing here, meeting you..."
  • "When you think about it, it almost feels like fate."
  • "Yes! Our meeting must be the work of divine destiny!"


  • "The Lor Starcutter is an extremely high-tech vehicle."
  • "It's loaded with all of the latest technology from my home world."
  • "This baby can cut through dimensions! And it can fight...if necessary."
  • "In fact, it can do almost anything, if the heart of its pilot is true."
  • "Once the repairs are complete, I'd love to take you on a trip."


  • "Oh, yeah! Yeah! YEAH! You did it, Kirby! The Lor is back in business!
  • "The oars, both wings, the emblem, and the mast... Yep, it's all there!"
  • "The moment I've been waiting for. It's here! You're my hero!"
  • "And a promise is a promise. I owe you a trip to my home. A trip to...Halcandra!"
  • "Halcandra exists in another dimension.
  • "It's SUPER far away, but the Lor can fly us there in the blink of an eye!"
  • "Pack some snacks, Kirby. We're off to Halcandra!"


  • "Kirby... That dragon... Its name is Landia."
  • "It's lived on this planet for ages, but it's always been fast asleep."
  • "Recently, however, it awoke and went on a rampage!"
  • "Please, Kirby. You must defeat that crazy dragon!"
  • "I know I've asked a lot of you, but this is it. I swear!"


  • "Hi, Kirby. Just when my ship was finally fixed... "
  • "I never imagined something like this could happen even once. But twice?!"
  • "You've found # of my Energy Spheres."
  • "And all of the parts are still in place."
  • "But that was way too close for comfort!"
  • "Oh, by the way...I lost some of my Energy Spheres on Halcandra too."
  • "So if you see any around here, be sure to grab them, yeah?"
  • "I know I've been asking a lot of you, but I really do appreciate it!"


  • "I've been to the mountain where Landia lives before. In this very ship, even."
  • "That sucker attacks out of nowhere! It's super scary."
  • "The Lor got dinged up that time too! I'm really getting fed up with all of this."
  • "But I'm sure you'll be fine!"
  • "Just hurry up and defeat that dragon for me. And for Halcandra!"


  • "Welcome back, Kirby! From here, it's just a hop, skip, and a jump to Landia's mountain lair!"
  • "That fearsome dragon lives at the far edge of Halcandra, on the very peak of a volcano, surrounded by intense flames."
  • "The road from here gets a little bit rougher, but I'm sure you'll be just fine!"
  • "Just hurry up and smash that dragon to smithereens!"


  • "Kirby, it's finally time. Landia is a truly fearsome foe. Super fearsome, even."
  • "So team up if necessary, and use your combined powers to fell the beast!"
  • "You've found # of my Energy Spheres."
  • "And all of the Lor's missing parts are back in place!"


  • "I wonder what caused Landia to attack..."
  • "Out of nowhere, it came after me and my ship!"
  • "You don't suppose it has some weird grudge against me, do you?"
  • "I managed to make an emergency landing, but still...it freaked me out!"


  • "If only I was just a little bit stronger, braver, tougher... Like you, Kirby!"
  • "I would have blasted that crazy old dragon back to late last week."
  • "Oh, please, Kirby. Pick up my slack. Defeat that dragon for me."
  • "I just know you can do it."


  • "Kirby, I believe it's time for the final showdown."
  • "And Landia truly is one formidable foe..."
  • "So team up if necessary, and use your combined powers to fell the beast!"
  • "You've found... 120 Energy Spheres!"
  • "Oh, man! I can't believe you found them all! Kirby, you seriously rock."
  • "I'm so, so thankful for all of your help! High five, low five, all that."


  • "As a token of my gratitude, I'll let you in on a little secret about this ship."
  • "The Lor is a legendary Halcandran vessel crafted by the ancients."
  • "It's said that an incredible power was used to construct it."
  • "And that the ancients used that same power to craft countless other legendary creations."
  • "I excavated this ship from the volcano where Landia dwells and repaired it."
  • "And I couldn't help but make a few upgrades before taking it for a spin."
  • "Legend also says that this ship has a mind of its own. I'm not so sure."
  • "But I'm hoping it will speak to me someday, if I take good care of it!"


  • "By the way, I knew about you long before our fateful meeting."
  • "The great hero, Kirby, hailing from Dream Land on Planet Popstar."
  • "He travels the cosmos, fighting foes and helping those in need."
  • "You're a real celebrity, you know."
  • "I'm so lucky to have met you. Me, friends with the legendary Kirby!"
  • "Maybe later you can give me your autograph."


  • "As a token of my gratitude, I'll let you in on a little secret about this ship."
  • "The Lor is a legendary Halcandran vessel crafted by the ancients."
  • "It's said that an incredible power was used to construct it."
  • "This same power gave rise to clockwork stars that soar the cosmos... mysterious items that can bring dreams to life... and countless other legendary creations."
  • "I excavated this ship from the volcano where Landia dwells and repaired it."
  • "But there's another ancient artifact there, one that lets you rule the universe!"
  • "And I have a feeling Landia isn't willing to part with it quite so easily."
  • "So hurry up and defeat that dragon for me, Kirby!"


  • "By the way, I knew about you long before our fateful meeting."
  • "Kirby, the happy-go-lucky hero with the bottomless stomach."
  • "I even know somebody who knows you quite well!"
  • "Even on this world, you're incredibly popular!"
  • "There may even be some folks here who have fought with you before."
  • "If everybody would just get along, it would make things so much easier."
  • "Nothing good comes of fighting. Let's always stay friends, Kirby!"


  • "Kirby, I'm glad you like talking to me so much, but..."
  • "Why don't you stop wasting time and get back to your adventure?"
  • "You Popstar folk sure do take your time, don't you?"


  • "Kirby, please hurry up and get back to your quest. I mean, seriously."
  • "You're a hero, for crying out loud. You should be excited to help me!"


  • "Kirby, it may seem like I'm just hanging out in here, but I'm pretty busy."
  • "I'm way behind on my chores, and I really need a haircut."
  • "So please stop distracting me and get on with your adventure!"


  • "Kirby! Dude. Seriously. Hurry up and finish your quest already."
  • "If you don't actually help me out, your offer to help me is kind of mean..."
  • "SO HURRY UP AND HELP ME OUT, KIRBY!"


  • "Bravo, Kirby. You've truly earned your reputation as a hero. Your help defeating Landia was invaluable."
  • "Ah... At long last, it's mine! The source of limitless power... The Master Crown!"
  • "Obtaining this crown has been my ultimate goal all along!"
  • "What's with all the weird looks? Fine. Let me explain everything."
  • "I fought Landia by myself and lost. So I fled to Planet Popstar. That's when the thought struck me... I could have you defeat Landia for me! A stroke of genius, I know."
  • "You even helped me repair my Starcutter. I really did appreciate that, by the way."
  • "Anyway... MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! The time has come for your planet... No! The time has come for the ENTIRE UNIVERSE to bow down to me. And for being such a big help in all of this, your planet gets to go first!"
  • "Prepare to bow, Popstar! Welcome your new overlord!"
  • "Hi there! My name is Magolor."
  • "I'm from another dimension, but I just love Planet Popstar. I can't get enough of it!"
  • "Things got a bit hectic when I first arrived, but that's all in the past, thanks to Kirby."
  • "To make up for all that fuss, I built Kirby a theme park right here in Dream Land!"
  • "It's got special stages where you can play with different Copy Abilities."
  • "You know, some of those stages can be a bit difficult... Hmmm..."
  • "Oh, but I know YOU'LL be just fine! Why don't you try to clear them all?"
  • "You can even face off against me in some of the stages! Hee hee hee...!"
  • "So, what do you say...? Are you ready to check out my amazing theme park?"
  • "Let's go!"
  • "Well, look what we have here! You must be Kirby. I hear you're a newcomer to the Dream Kingdom. My name is Magolor! I'm the owner of this Shoppe."
  • "What's the Shoppe, you ask? Well, we sell weapons, armor, support items... and those wonderful little Gem Apples! You can use them a ton of different ways. Take your time and take a look!"
  • "Hey, Kirby... I'm glad you like coming to the Shoppe so much, but... why don't you stop wasting time and get back to your quests? What, me? I'm not particularly interested in the Dream Kingdom... I just hope you like my merchandise!"
  • "You know, buy 50 more Gem Apples, and I bet you'll see that tree get bigger!"
  • "Happy Sunday, Kirby— or Magolor Day, as I like to call it! What's so special about today, you ask? If you buy Gem Apples...I'll give you extra! Look at me! What a nice guy I am, right?"
  • "Bravo, Kirby. You've truly earned your reputation as a hero. Your help powering up all that gear was invaluable. Anyway... The time has come for every last Shoppe... No! The time has come for the DREAM KINGDOM to bow down to me! ... Gotcha! Hee-hee! Were you shocked? The fact that you powered up all that gear to DX grade... You really and truly are something else! I hope you keep on stopping by! Thanks for everything, Kirby!"
  • "Well, look what we have here!"
  • "You must be Kirby. I hear you're a newcomer to the Dream Kingdom."
  • "My name is Magolor! I'm the owner of this Shoppe."
  • "What's the Shoppe, you ask? Well, we sell weapons, armor, and support items."
  • "Take your time and take a look!"
  • "Here you can buy weapons! Equipping a weapon makes your attack go up, so that's neat."
  • "There are lots to choose from, like Swords, Hammers, Staffs, and Flasks!"
  • "Buy a weapon when you're ready to be stronger."
  • "Next up, armor! Equipping armor boosts your stamina."
  • "We're always getting in new hats and helmets, perfect for keeping your whole body safe!"
  • "(But its also perfectly fine to just choose one you look good in.)"
  • "Third in the list is support items! These are various kinds of useful items that'll help you out."
  • "There are potions that'll fill up your power when you use them during a quest..."
  • "and Codexes that, once read, will grant you their effects permanently! Reading really is fundamental!"
  • "Fourth is Stickers! There are items that you use when playing online!"
  • "They'll help you share your feelings when you're in a quest."
  • "There may also be Stickers of your favorite characters, so definitely take a look."
  • "Last, we have Gem Apples! These are handy items that can be used for lots of different stuff!"
  • "Whether it's weapons, armor, support items, or Stickers..."
  • "you'll need Gem Apples to buy all of them!"
  • "And that's pretty much it!"
  • "See? Just chock full of stuff that'll come in handy on your adventure, right?"
  • "Of course! Now why don't you do some shopping with those Gem Apples you've got there?"
  • "You're always welcome at my Shoppe!"
  • "Welcome, Kirby! You won't want to miss this!"
  • "I'm giving out a free sample of Gem Apples today! You can find them in the Gem Apples section."
  • "Welcome, Kirby! Bit of good news!"
  • "Some weapons and armor that you don't own are on sale! What an opportunity!"

Gallery

Video Walkthroughs

No damage fight against Magolor in his initial form.
No damage fight against Magolor EX.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese マホロア
Mahoroa
From 魔法まほう (magic) and Lor Starcutter. Also derived from まほろば mahoroba (wonderful place).
Traditional Chinese 魔法洛亞
mó fǎ luò yà
魔法 (magic) + 洛亚 (Lor)
Simplified Chinese 魔法洛亚
mó fǎ luò yà
Dutch Magolor -
French Magolor -
German Magolor -
Italian Magolor -
Korean 마버로아
Mabeoroa
From 마법 (magic) and Lor Starcutter.
Portuguese Magolor[8] -
Spanish Maglor Similar to English name


References

  1. Kirby Fighters 2 – Launch Trailer
  2. "As a token of my gratitude, I'll let you in on a little secret about this ship.
    The Lor is a legendary Halcandran vessel crafted by the ancients.
    It's said that an incredible power was used to construct it.
    This same power gave rise to clockwork stars that soar the cosmos...
    mysterious items that can bring dreams to life...
    and countless other legendary creations.
    I excavated this ship from the volcano where Landia dwells and repaired it.
    But there's another ancient artifact there, one that lets you rule the universe!
    And I have a feeling Landia isn't willing to part with it quite so easily.
    So hurry up and defeat that dragon for me, Kirby!
    " –Magolor (in the Lor Starcutter when Kirby has collected all 120 Energy Spheres, Template:KRtDL KAW Extra Mode)
  3. "By the way, I knew about you long before our fateful meeting.
    Kirby, the happy-go-lucky hero with the bottomless stomach.
    I even know somebody who knows you quite well!
    Even on this world, you're incredibly popular!
    There may even be some folks here who have fought with you before.
    If everybody would just get along, it would make things so much easier.
    Nothing good comes of fighting. Let's always stay friends, Kirby!
    " –Magolor (in the Lor Starcutter when Kirby has collected all 120 Energy Spheres, Template:KRtDL KAW Extra Mode)
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ2dCW36kuU
  5. "そう、まずハ ハジメに キミらのほし ポップスターから 支配しはいしてアゲルヨォ!" –Magolor (JP Theater movie "Let Me Explain Everything", Template:KRtDL KAW)
  6. Archive of a Miiverse post talking about the origins of various Kirby character names
  7. Miiverse post celebrating Template:KRtDL KAW's fourth anniversary (archive)
  8. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

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