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 === Changes in design ===
 When Meta Knight first debuted in ''Kirby's Adventure'', he was defined only by his round body, cape, mask, gloves, and sword. He originally had a jet black body color and lacked wings entirely, and would discard his cape when battling Kirby. Since then, subsequent games in the ''Kirby'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' series would make alterations and additions to his design. The following is a timeline of each notable change to Meta Knight by game since his debut (though these changes would not be consistently applied across games after being introduced):
-*''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' - Meta Knight's body hue would be adjusted to a deep navy blue, and more details would be added to his mask, sword, and gloves. He would also gain his wings and distinct pauldrons. This design first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'', but likely was designed specifically for ''Kirby Super Star''.
+*''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' - Meta Knight's body hue would be adjusted to a deep navy blue, and more details would be added to his mask, sword, and gloves. He would also gain his wings and distinct pauldrons. This design first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'', but likely was designed specifically for ''Kirby Super Star''. This design has gone on to become the modern standard, and what every future redesign of Meta Knight would be based on.
-*''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' - Meta Knight's sword would be formally canonized as the [[Galaxia]] in artwork, based on its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', though it would not be until ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' that the Galaxia appeared distinctly in-game.
+*''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' - Meta Knight's sword would be redesigned in promotional artwork to be based on its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', and would also be canonized as [[Galaxia]]. Despite this, it would not be until ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' that the Galaxia appeared distinctly in-game.
 *''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' - Meta Knight would be given more details in this game, such as his cape specifically transforming into his wings and back. He would also gain distinct armored shoes, his emblem on his left pauldron, and a bat symbol added to the back of his cape. This is also the first game where Galaxia is referred to by name.
-*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' - Meta Knight would be given armor plating on his gloves, a detail previously seen in official artwork for Meta Knight from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''. His pauldrons and cape are also given a black color, a detail unique to this version.
+*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' - Meta Knight would be given armor plating on his gloves, a detail previously seen in official artwork for Meta Knight from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''. His pauldrons and cape are also given a black color.
-*''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' - Meta Knight's eyes under his mask would be changed from white to yellow.
+*''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' - Meta Knight's eyes under his mask would be changed from white to yellow, and his pauldrons and cape would revert back to their original appearance. Additionally, his mask would be completely redesigned.
 *''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' - Meta Knight's body color would be adjusted to a dark indigo, matching the color of his wings and pauldrons.
 ==Personality==
-[[File:KSSU RoMK Meta Knight Fight.png|thumb|250px|Even when Kirby is otherwise foiling his plans, Meta Knight still requires a fair fight from his pink rival, and offers a sword to him before duels.]]
+[[File:KSSU RoMK Meta Knight Fight.png|thumb|250px|Even when Kirby is otherwise foiling his plans, Meta Knight still requires a fair fight from his pink rival, and [[GRAB IT!|offers a sword to him]] before duels.]]
 {{quote|You showed me your true strength... and for that I must thank you. I must train harder... I WILL TRAIN HARDER!|'''Meta Knight''' in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
-Meta Knight is what can be described as a passionate swordsman, and a well-intended extremist. He features a quite combative personality and is constantly striving to be the best sword fighter in [[Dream Land]]. This is especially shown in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', where he wishes to best [[Galacta Knight]], the 'Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy'. He also seems to despise laziness, as shown by [[Revenge of Meta Knight|his attempt to take over Dream Land]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]]. Meta Knight is very well known for following a stern warrior codex; when he challenges someone, he is usually looking for a fair and equal match. Whenever Kirby has to fight him for different reasons depending on the situation, he provides Kirby with a sword and insists that he use it. Meta Knight also has a habit to conceal his face for unknown reasons. Whenever his mask breaks during a fight, he hides his face in his cape and instantly leaves the battlefield.
+Meta Knight is what can be described as a passionate swordsman, and a well-intended extremist. He features a quite combative personality and is constantly striving to be the best sword fighter in [[Dream Land]]. This is especially shown in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', where he wishes to best [[Galacta Knight]], the 'Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy'. He also seems to despise laziness, as shown by [[Revenge of Meta Knight|his attempt to take over Dream Land]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]]. Meta Knight is very well known for following a stern warrior codex; when he challenges someone, he is usually looking for a fair and equal match. Whenever Kirby has to fight him for different reasons depending on the situation, he [[GRAB IT!|provides Kirby with a sword and insists that he use it.]] Meta Knight also has a habit to conceal his face for unknown reasons. Whenever his mask breaks during a fight, he hides his face in his cape and instantly leaves the battlefield.
 Meta Knight appears to be quite prideful and relies heavily upon his image as a stern and mysterious swordsman, which would explain why he hides his face. Despite his desired image, however, he is often brash and short-tempered. In the spin-off title ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' for instance, one of the [[Channel PPP Crew]] members remarks that Meta Knight has a tendency to curse when he is stressed out during the games (though obviously, the player never hears this). Additionally, in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Meta Knight will lose his temper if Kirby refuses to pick up the [[Sword]] given to him before his boss fight, causing him to kick it away.
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 ===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
-Meta Knight makes his first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', later reappearing in its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. He is one of [[King Dedede]]'s friends who guards one of the seven pieces of the [[Star Rod]] in order to keep [[Nightmare]] sealed away. Before his boss battle, Meta Knight appears in several levels, where he either directs his minions, the [[Meta-Knights]], to fight Kirby, or assists Kirby by throwing an [[Invincibility Candy]] to him. In the boss stage of [[Orange Ocean]], Meta Knight challenges Kirby to a duel, throwing a sword that Kirby must pick up to get the [[Sword]] ability and begin the fight. During the fight, Meta Knight attacks and blocks with his sword. He notably lacks his wings and projectile attacks seen in future battles in the series. Once defeated, his mask splits in two, revealing, for the first time, his appearance similar to Kirby. He then wraps himself in his cape and flees.
+Meta Knight makes his first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', later reappearing in its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. He is one of [[King Dedede]]'s friends who guards one of the seven pieces of the [[Star Rod]] in order to keep [[Nightmare]] sealed away. Before his boss battle, Meta Knight appears in several levels, where he either directs his minions, the [[Meta-Knights]], to fight Kirby, or (exclusively in ''Kirby's Adventure'') assists Kirby by throwing an [[Invincible Candy]] to him. In the boss stage of [[Orange Ocean]], Meta Knight challenges Kirby to a duel, throwing a sword that Kirby must [[GRAB IT!|pick up]] to get the [[Sword]] ability and begin the fight. During the fight, Meta Knight attacks and blocks with his sword. He notably lacks his wings and projectile attacks seen in future battles in the series. Once defeated, his mask splits in two, revealing, for the first time, his appearance similar to Kirby. He then wraps himself in his cape and flees.
-In ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', Meta Knight receives an updated design similar to his appearance in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. Like other bosses in this remake, he is larger and his battle is made easier. Additionally, the sequences in which he gives Kirby an Invincibility Candy have been removed.
+In ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', Meta Knight receives an updated design similar to his appearance in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. Like other bosses in this remake, he is larger and his battle is made easier. Additionally, all of the sequences in which he gives Kirby an Invincible Candy have been removed. Now the candy just appears out of thin air when Kirby approaches the relevant sections.
 {{main|Meta Knightmare}}
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 <gallery>
-KA Orange Ocean Stage 7 screenshot 01.png|Kirby is prompted to pick up the [[Sword]] tossed to him by Meta Knight before his boss fight in ''Kirby's Adventure''.
+KA Orange Ocean Stage 7 screenshot 01.png|Kirby is prompted to [[GRAB IT!|pick up]] the [[Sword]] tossed to him by Meta Knight before his boss fight in ''Kirby's Adventure''.
 KNiDL Meta Knight battle.png|Kirby battles Meta Knight in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
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 |}
-In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', Meta Knight's design has been updated to match his appearance from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' onward. Additionally, Galactic Counter from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' and Crescent Shot from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' have been added to his moveset, though the former now deals a small amount of chip damage to Meta Knight upon successfully countering a boss attack. He also reprises his role in [[Kirby on the Draw]] as a target. Meta Knight also has his own [[Dress-Up Mask]] that replaces the wearer's voice with his, unlocked by completing card #14 in the [[Stamp Rally]].
+In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', Meta Knight's design has been updated to match his appearance from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' onward. Additionally, Galactic Counter from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' and Crescent Shot from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' have been added to his moveset, though the former now deals a small amount of chip damage to Meta Knight upon successfully countering a boss attack. He also reprises his role in [[Kirby on the Draw]] as a target. Meta Knight also has his own [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] that replaces the wearer's voice with his, unlocked by completing card #14 in the [[Stamp Rally]].
 ===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
-Meta Knight appears in the opening scene for ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'', first appearing in his 8-bit form from ''Kirby's Adventure'', then in his modern (at the time) appearance from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. Barring his appearances in the included games and bonus features, his only other appearance is in the credits roll for [[New Challenge Stages]], where he can be seen flying past [[Kirby]] and [[Magolor]] in the background of [[Raisin Ruins]] and performing a Shuttle Loop. Meta Knight then appears among the crowd of other enemies and characters at the end of the credits.
+Meta Knight appears in the opening scene for ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'', first appearing in his 8-bit form from ''Kirby's Adventure'', then in his 3D appearance from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. Barring his appearances in the included games and bonus features, his only other appearance is in the credits roll for [[New Challenge Stages]], where he can be seen flying past [[Kirby]] and [[Magolor]] in the background of [[Raisin Ruins]] and performing a Shuttle Loop. Meta Knight then appears among the crowd of other enemies and characters at the end of the credits.
 ===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
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 |'''Overhead Slash'''
 |{{center|B}}
-|
+|Meta Knight slashes forwards with his sword.
 |24
 |-
 |'''Knight Beam'''
 |{{center|B with full health}}
-|
+|Meta Knight can shoot a beam from his sword when at full health.
 |21
 |-
 |'''Meta Triple Slash'''
 |{{center|B twice after Overhead Slash}}
-|
+|Meta Knight does 2 more slashes.
 |24×2
 |-
 |'''Meta Multithrust'''
 |{{center|B after Meta Triple Slash}}
-|
+|Meta Knight does a series of slashes forwards before finishing with a Decisive Slash.
 |Multithrust: 11+4+2+1<br>Final slash: 32
 |-
 |'''Piercing Slash'''
 |{{center|Dash + B}}
-|
+|Meta Knight dashes forwards blade-first, stabbing enemies in his way.
 |15+7+4×3
 |-
 |'''Knight Spin'''
 |{{center|Dash + B in midair}}
-|
+|Meta Knight does a rolling slash.
 |28+14
 |-
 |'''Meta Chop'''
 |{{center|B in midair}}
-|
+|Meta Knight swings his sword forwards from high to low.
 |Chop: 28<br>Hold: 21
 |-
 |'''Down Thrust'''
 |{{center|↓ + B in midair}}
-|
+|Meta Knight dives straight down blade-first.
 |Airborne: 11<br>Thrust: 36<br>Land: 21
 |-
 |'''Up Thrust'''
 |{{center|↑ + B}}
-|
+|Meta Knight stabs his sword above him.
 |28
 |-
 |'''Meta Spin Slash'''
 |{{center|Press and hold B, and then release}}
-|
+|Meta Knight does a series of spinning slashes.
 |Spin: 18+9×4<br>Final slash: 36<br>Total: 90
 |-
 |'''Mach Tornado'''
 |{{center|Press and hold B, and then release + ↑}}
-|
+|Meta Knight jumps up while doing Meta Spin Slash.
 |Spin: 15+6×4<br>Final slash: 25<br>Total: 64
 |-
 |'''Meta Condor Dive'''
 |{{center|Dash and press ↓ + B in midair}}
-|
+|Meta Knight dives diagonally downwards, creating 2 shockwaves upon impact with the ground.
 |Dive: 30<br>Shockwave: 20
 |-
 |'''[[Shuttle Loop]]'''
 |{{center|↓↑ + B}}
-|
+|Meta Knight does a quick loop-de-loop before gliding forwards. Meta Knight can move up or down while gliding.
 |24→2 (2nd hit onward)
 |-
 |'''Hover'''
 |{{center|A in midair}}
-|
+|Meta Knight uses his wings to fly.
 |4
 *Not buffed by elemental power.
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 |'''Galactic Counter'''
 |{{center|↓ + B}}
-|Added in version 4.0.0.
+|Meta Knight takes a defensive stance for a brief time. If successfully hit by an enemy attack, Meta Knight does a slashing counter-attack. Added in version 4.0.0.
 |N/A
 |-
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 Meta Knight returns in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', titled '''The Lone Swordsman'''. Like many others, Meta Knight was brought to the mysterious world by vortexes that opened in the skies above [[Dream Land]]. Once the [[Colosseum]] in [[Waddle Dee Town]] is built, Meta Knight can be fought as the final fight in The Meta Knight Cup. He appears again in The Ultimate Cup, though not as the final opponent. After beating him the first time, Kirby is awarded the [[Meta Knight Sword]] blueprint. After clearing the main story and unlocking The Ultimate Cup, Meta Knight stays perched upon the entrance of the Colosseum. [[Elfilin]] explains that Meta Knight stays in Waddle Dee Town to protect the town from the [[Beast Pack]] while Kirby is away.
-It is revealed through Meta Knight's collectible [[figure]] descriptions that Meta Knight arrived in the new world before Kirby. During his early scouting, he ventured as far as [[Winter Horns]] searching for a way back to Popstar. However, his exploration was interrupted when the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town, prompting him to commit himself to the town's defense. He is mentioned as having beaten [[Gorimondo]] 30 times in battle.
+It is revealed through Meta Knight's collectible [[figure]] descriptions that Meta Knight arrived in the new world before Kirby. During his early scouting, he ventured as far as [[Winter Horns]] searching for a way back to Popstar. However, his exploration was interrupted when the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town, prompting him to commit himself to the town's defense. He is also mentioned as having beaten [[Gorimondo]] 30 times in battle.
+The original Japanese and localized Chinese and Korean versions instead state that Meta Knight arrived in the new world after Kirby and was said to have ventured through the new world looking for a way back to Planet Popstar before the Beast Pack attacked Waddle Dee Town.
+{{quote|カービィたちの 少し後に ナゾのうずに のまれ<br>この地に来た メタナイト。この世界から だっ出する<br>すべはないか、ちょうさを進めていた。ちょうさの<br>間にも 剣のうでを みがきながら、町を おそう<br>ビースト軍団に、戦いをいどんで いたという。|'''The Lone Swordsman Meta Knight''' figure description|Japanese version}}
+{{quote|커비 일행보다 조금 뒤에 수수께끼의 소용돌이에 휩쓸려<br>이 땅에 도착한 메타 나이트. 이 세계에서 탈출할 방법은<br>없는지 조사를 진행하고 있었다. 조사를 하는 도중에도<br>검 실력을 갈고닦으며 마을을 공격하는 비스트 군단에게<br>싸움을 걸었다고 한다.|'''The Lone Swordsman Meta Knight''' figure description |Korean version}}
 A more challenging doppelgänger of Meta Knight, known as [[Phantom Meta Knight]], is encountered in the Ultimate Cup Z of the Colosseum. Phantom Meta Knight's figure description reveals that [[Fecto Forgo]] aimed to control Meta Knight in the same manner as [[King Dedede]]. However, due to the knight's unbending will, the attempt failed, leading to the creation of Phantom Meta Knight.
-==== Attacks ====
+====Attacks====
 The following are all of Meta Knight's attacks in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' (attack names are from the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide''). Attacks in ''italics'' are used in the second phase only:
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 ===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
-Meta Knight himself does not appear in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''. However, Kirby can take on his likeness using the appropriate [[Costumes|costume]] and [[Colors|color]]. Additionally, Meta Knight appears on several [[Character Treat]]s.
+Meta Knight himself does not appear in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''. However, Kirby can take on his likeness using the appropriate [[Costumes|costume]] and [[color]]. Additionally, Meta Knight appears on several [[Character Treat]]s.
 ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===