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|image= [[File:MintLeaf.gif]]
|image= [[File:KTD Mint Leaf.jpg]]
|caption=Sprite of a '''Mint Leaf''' from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
|caption=In-game screenshot of a '''Mint Leaf''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
|use=Causing [[Kirby]] to continuously shoot [[Air Bullet]]s.
|use=Causing [[Kirby]] to continuously shoot [[Air Bullet]]s.
|obtained=
|obtained=Various points in stages or randomly generated.
|game= ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|game= ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' ([[Kirby Fighters]])<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|compare=[[Superspicy Curry]]
|compare=[[Superspicy Curry]]
}}
}}
The '''Mint Leaf''' ('''Sweet Potato''' in Japanese versions) is an obscure [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] item that first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. It lets [[Kirby]] use his [[Air Bullet]] attack in the air without falling afterwards, essentially allowing him to rapid-fire his enemies. This is a reference to real-life sweet potatoes often being the cause of hiccups, and real-life mint leaves giving better breath. The reason for the name mismatch is mainly due to miscommunication between the developers and the translation team, and that regional difference has been solidified in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' by making the item distinctly different in appearance between versions.


The '''Mint Leaf''' ('''Sweet Potato''' in Japanese versions) is an item that appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. It lets [[Kirby]] use his [[Air Bullet]] attack in the air without falling afterwards, essentially allowing him to rapid-fire his enemies. This is a reference to real-life sweet potatoes often being the cause of hiccups, and real-life mint leaves giving better breath. While it appears in a few stages, it is most notably used during the battle against [[Kabula|Kaboola]] in [[Float Islands]].
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
[[File:MintLeaf.gif]]
The Mint Leaf first appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and can be found within the [[Float Islands]], [[Bubbly Clouds]], and [[Mt. Dedede]] stages. It is most notably used during the battle against [[Kabula|Kaboola]], where it does not run out until after the battle is over. When Kirby is under the effect of the Mint Leaf item, [[Kabula's Theme]] plays, much like when he is using the [[Superspicy Curry]].


In later games, it is replaced by the [[Starship]] (including ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''{{'}}s Kaboola battle, now retranslated as Kabula).
===''Kirby's Pinball Land''===
The Mint Leaf appears as one of the items which Kirby can eat in the bonus game for [[Kracko Land]]. When a Mint Leaf is eaten, it confers 1000 points, and has no additional effects.


==''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''==
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Kirby Fighters]] [[Sub-Game]] (and in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''), it returns as an offensive item with a similar function. However, instead of puffing manually, Kirby puffs out air automatically, pausing after every few puffs. When the ability ends, Kirby puffs out a giant puff of air.
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Kirby Fighters]] [[Sub-Game]] (and in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''), the Mint Leaf returns as an offensive item with a similar function, appearing at random during most battles. However, instead of puffing manually, Kirby puffs out air automatically, pausing after every few puffs. When the ability ends, Kirby puffs out a giant puff of air. It now resembles a sweet potato in the Japanese version and an actual mint leaf in international versions.


It now resembles a sweet potato in the Japanese version and a mint leaf in international versions.
The Mint Leaf also appears as one of the [[keychain]]s, resembling its original sprite from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.


==''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
==''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
[[File:Anime Sweet Potato.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The '''Sweet Potato''']]
In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', it appears in the episode [[Dedede's Raw Deal]], in its original form as a Sweet Potato. However, its hiccuping powers come as a hindrance rather than a help to Kirby this time around. In the episode, Kirby eats it off of a sushi revolver. He is then attacked by an overgrown [[Squishy]], and his [[inhale|inhaling]] powers are prevented by the hiccups that result from eating the sweet potato. As such, he starts off on the losing side of the battle. However, [[Tiff]] scares his wits out by saying he'll starve if his hiccups don't cease, which makes Kirby (who is known for his gluttonous nature) jump in fear and release his hiccups.
In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', it appears in the episode [[Dedede's Raw Deal]], in its original form as a Sweet Potato. However, its hiccuping powers come as a hindrance rather than a help to Kirby this time around. In the episode, Kirby eats it off of a sushi revolver. He is then attacked by an overgrown [[Squishy]], and his [[inhale|inhaling]] powers are prevented by the hiccups that result from eating the sweet potato. As such, he starts off on the losing side of the battle. However, [[Tiff]] scares his wits out by saying he'll starve if his hiccups don't cease, which makes Kirby (who is known for his gluttonous nature) jump in fear and release his hiccups.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Despite being based on a real-life food item, the Mint Leaf does not restore any [[stamina]] when consumed. As such, it does not count as [[food]] in the ''Kirby'' series.
*Despite being based on a real-life food item, the Mint Leaf does not restore any [[stamina]] when consumed. As such, it does not count as [[food]] in the ''Kirby'' series.
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Mint Leaf
File:KTD Mint Leaf.jpg
In-game screenshot of a Mint Leaf from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
Use Causing Kirby to continuously shoot Air Bullets.
Obtained Various points in stages or randomly generated.
Game(s) Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Pinball Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Kirby Fighters)
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Comparable to Superspicy Curry
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The Mint Leaf (Sweet Potato in Japanese versions) is an obscure Kirby series item that first appeared in Kirby's Dream Land. It lets Kirby use his Air Bullet attack in the air without falling afterwards, essentially allowing him to rapid-fire his enemies. This is a reference to real-life sweet potatoes often being the cause of hiccups, and real-life mint leaves giving better breath. The reason for the name mismatch is mainly due to miscommunication between the developers and the translation team, and that regional difference has been solidified in Kirby: Triple Deluxe by making the item distinctly different in appearance between versions.

Game appearances

Kirby's Dream Land

File:MintLeaf.gif The Mint Leaf first appears in Kirby's Dream Land, and can be found within the Float Islands, Bubbly Clouds, and Mt. Dedede stages. It is most notably used during the battle against Kaboola, where it does not run out until after the battle is over. When Kirby is under the effect of the Mint Leaf item, Kabula's Theme plays, much like when he is using the Superspicy Curry.

Kirby's Pinball Land

The Mint Leaf appears as one of the items which Kirby can eat in the bonus game for Kracko Land. When a Mint Leaf is eaten, it confers 1000 points, and has no additional effects.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby Fighters Deluxe

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe's Kirby Fighters Sub-Game (and in Kirby Fighters Deluxe), the Mint Leaf returns as an offensive item with a similar function, appearing at random during most battles. However, instead of puffing manually, Kirby puffs out air automatically, pausing after every few puffs. When the ability ends, Kirby puffs out a giant puff of air. It now resembles a sweet potato in the Japanese version and an actual mint leaf in international versions.

The Mint Leaf also appears as one of the keychains, resembling its original sprite from Kirby's Dream Land.

Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, it appears in the episode Dedede's Raw Deal, in its original form as a Sweet Potato. However, its hiccuping powers come as a hindrance rather than a help to Kirby this time around. In the episode, Kirby eats it off of a sushi revolver. He is then attacked by an overgrown Squishy, and his inhaling powers are prevented by the hiccups that result from eating the sweet potato. As such, he starts off on the losing side of the battle. However, Tiff scares his wits out by saying he'll starve if his hiccups don't cease, which makes Kirby (who is known for his gluttonous nature) jump in fear and release his hiccups.

Trivia

  • Despite being based on a real-life food item, the Mint Leaf does not restore any stamina when consumed. As such, it does not count as food in the Kirby series.

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