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Needle

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Needle
Needle-KDDD.png
Artwork of Needle Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
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First game Kirby's Adventure
Latest game Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Other game(s) Kirby's Dream Course
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby's Block Ball
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Usage type Unlimited uses
Obtained from Boten, Bukiset, Captain Stitch, Ghost Knight, Kacti, Needlous, Pichikuri, Punc, Spikey, Tick, Togezo
Power(s) Surrounding Kirby with spikes and performing needle-based attacks.
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Hands off! Here: pointy spikes! There: pokey spikes!
— Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land pause caption


Needle is a Copy Ability, making its debut in Kirby's Adventure. It can be obtained by inhaling a Needle Bukiset, a Togezo, or a Needlous. After its initial appearance, Needle has made several appearances throughout the series, but it has not been seen since Triple Deluxe.

Game Appearances

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Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Needle makes it debut appearance in Kirby's Adventure. Kirby surrounds himself with needles, hurting any enemy that is too close to him. If Kirby is falling, the spikes hit enemies from below.

Needle reappears in the remake. There, Kirby is colored yellow, and he wears a cap filled with golden needles.

Kirby's Dream Course

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Kirby's Dream Land 2

File:KDL2CooNeedle.pngFile:KDL2KineNeedle.pngFile:KDL2RickNeedle.png

Needle reappears in Kirby's Dream Land 2. Kirby acquires this ability from Captain Stitch and Spikey. By itself, this ability performs similar to the one in Kirby's Adventure.

When on an Animal Friend, however, Kirby can perform a variation of the ability. When Coo is carrying him, Kirby can extend the needles below him. If Kine holds him, he can have Kine extend spikes around his body. If Rick carries Kirby, Rick can have his back covered in spikes.

Kirby's Block Ball

Press the B button just before the ball hits the paddle, then re-launch the ball.
— Kirby's Block Ball North American instruction booklet

Needle appears in this game, obtainable from Spikey or an Ability Swap item. When Kirby has this ability, he can flare up in spikes, temporarily halting his movement (though not altering his course) when doing so. This can be used to break certain blocks and deal increased damage to bosses, though its most unique use comes with its ability to re-attach Kirby to a paddle when he uses it near one. Once attached, Kirby can be served as if he was starting a new ball or entering the area, granting much more control over where Kirby goes.

Kirby's Dream Land 3

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Needle makes another appearance in the sequel Kirby's Dream Land 3. It functions similarly to its previous appearance. New Animal Friends, though, create more Needle-related abilities with Kirby or Gooey.

If Nago holds Kirby with the Needle ability, Kirby can shoot pink spikes that can harm the enemy. If Chuchu is riding on Kirby with the Needle ability, Chuchu can shoot needles from her back. If Pitch is being used, Pitch can fly in a straight line, defeating any enemy he pecks.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, there are combos such as the following:

  • Needle-Bomb: Transforms into a Gordo, then blows the Spikes out (similar to Captain Stitch from Kirby's Dream Land 2 and 3.).
  • Needle-Stone: Makes a giant drill.
  • Needle-Needle: Several larger spiked objects appear, giving Kirby a larger range for his attack. A few of these objects are a cactus, a pencil, a nail and a fork.
  • Needle-Ice: Turns Kirby into a snowflake. Pressing down the attack button increases the size and range of the Snowflake.

Kirby Air Ride

Needle returns as an usable Copy Ability in Kirby Air Ride. Kirby can receive this ability if he swallows a Pichikuri or if he touches a Needle Copy Ability Panel. If Kirby charges with the Needle ability, Kirby's spikes extends, hurting any opponent or enemy that is nearby, similar to the Ice ability in that game.

Kirby: Canvas Curse

Needle is one of the few Copy Abilities that make an appearance in Kirby: Canvas Curse. If the player taps Kirby, Kirby turns yellow and spikes protrude from him. He can ride the drawn lines and stick to walls, defeating enemies that touch him. Kirby can receive this ability from Needlous and Tick.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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Kirby uses the Mega Needle in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Needle makes a prominent return in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Kirby can receive it by inhaling Needlous, Tick, and Togekuki, but in Togekuki's case, the head has to be the only part showing. Compared to its appearances in previous games, Kirby has more attacks at his disposal when using the Needle ability. Needle, however, still has less attacks than other abilities in the game.

Needle moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Needle Attack
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Needle Burst
Waggle File:Wii D-Pad.png during Needle Attack
Rolling Needle
Dash + File:Wii 1 Button.png
Mega Needle
File:Wii D-Pad Up.png + File:Wii 1 Button.png

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Cover yourself in pointy needles to poke your enemies and attach to walls! You can also poke needles into the ceiling and floor!
— Pause caption from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Needle appears again in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. The ability has had a few changes: the Rolling Needle attack was removed (most likely due to its similarity to the Wheel ability), and a new move was added.

Needle moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Needle Attack
B
Wall Stick
Touch a wall during Needle Attack
Needle Burst
Hold B and mash File:Wii D-Pad.png'
Mega Needle
File:Wii D-Pad Up.png + B
Rolling Needle
Dash + B

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

The Needle ability appears as one of the many trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy Description

"A Kirby ability made when Kirby inhales a spiked enemy. When attacking, the needles on Needle Kirby's body extend, giving him a porcupine-like look. This ability provides both offensive and defensive measures against nearby enemies. Plus, needles which extend on Kirby's underside when jumping eliminate any threats on landing." Appearances: (Kirby's Adventure, Kirby: Canvas Curse)

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Needle Kirby reappears as a collectible trophy.

Trophy Description

"Kirby normally looks as tasty as a big ol' marshmallow, but he's significantly less appetizing when he's copied the Needle ability. Those pokey spikes won't add any flavor at all. With this ability, Kirby can bash into enemies or launch the spikes at them. A great, easy-to-use ability!" Appearances: (Kirby's Adventure, Kirby: Triple Deluxe)

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Needle Kirby in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Needle is an occasional recurring copy ability in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. When Kirby acquires this ability, he gains several powers, many of which are not present in the video games. Needle Kirby is able to roll up into a ball, fling his needles out as missiles, and then guide them through the air as they slice through his opponents. Unlike in the games, Needle Kirby is not readily able to replenish his needles once using them, and often loses this ability quickly.

Needle Kirby appears in the following episodes:

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ニードル
Nīdoru
Needle
Dutch Stekel Spine
French Aiguille Needle
German Igel Hedgehog
Italian Spino Thorn
Russian Игла
Igla
Needle
Spanish Erizo Hedgehog


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