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{{Infobox-Enemy|image=[[File:KDL3Nidoo.png]]|caption=Artwork from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''|lastgame=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''|copy ability=None}}
{{Infobox-Enemy
{{ImCap|image=File:KDL3SprNidoo.png|size=22px|align=left|caption=Nidoo in its true shape.|captionwidth=72px}}
|image=[[File:KDL3 Nidoo artwork.png]]
'''Nidoo''' is a rare enemy appearing in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' and certain levels in [[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]. It disguises itself as a [[door]] at first, but reveals its true form to be that of a black blob with a pair of glowing eyes as soon as [[Kirby]] gets near. In this form, Nidoo jumps around, pausing between jumps, and can harm Kirby by bumping into him. Any attack can defeat it in its blob form, but it is invincible while disguised as a door. Despite their ability to attack, Nidoos will relinquish no ability.
|caption=Artwork of '''Nidoo''' from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''.
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' (1997)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (2014)
|copy ability=None
|similar=[[Mirra]]
}}
'''Nidoo''' is an elusive enemy appearing in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' and certain levels in [[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]. It disguises itself as a [[door]] at first, but reveals its true form to be that of a black blob with a pair of glowing eyes as soon as [[Kirby]] gets near. It is notable that a Nidoo assuming the appearance of a door is always the same shade of black or dark blue, even if the real doors inside the same area are of a lighter or darker shade.


It is notable that a Nidoo assuming the appearance of a door is always black, even if the real doors inside the same area are of a lighter shade.
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
{{ImCap|image=File:KDL3 Nidoo sprite.png|size=22px|align=left|caption=Nidoo in its true shape.|captionwidth=72px}}
Nidoo makes its debut in this game, appearing as a common enemy. It disguises itself as a doorway until Kirby gets close, upon which it slumps to reveal its true form. In this form, Nidoo jumps around, pausing between jumps, and can harm Kirby by bumping into him. Any attack can defeat it in its blob form, but it is invincible while disguised as a door. Nidoo can be inhaled in this game, but yields no [[Copy Ability]] if swallowed.


==In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''==
====Locations====
[[File:Nidoo TD.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Nidoo reveals itself and is about to slam onto Kirby.]]
In ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', Nidoo can be found in the following levels and stages:
Nidoo returns in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', once again disguising itself as a doorway. It can be distinguished from real doorways in that it has a bluish tint, where other doors are either black or white. When activated, Nidoo attempts to squish Kirby, then disappears, making the same sound that the [[Sphere Doomer]]s from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' make when attacking.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Nidoo locations in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''  
|-
!Stage
![[Grass Land (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Grass Land]]
![[Ripple Field (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Ripple Field]]
![[Sand Canyon]]
![[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Cloudy Park]]
![[Iceberg (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Iceberg]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 4
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 5
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 6
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|}


Nidoo also disguises itself as a platform, and will disappear shortly after Kirby sets foot upon it, usually revealing a [[void]] or a spike pit beneath.
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
[[File:KTD Nidoo.png|thumb|Nidoo after revealing itself in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.]]
Nidoo returns in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', once again disguising itself as a doorway. It can be distinguished from real doorways in that it has a bluish tint (where actual doors are either black or white) and that the button prompt (up on the Circle Pad or +Control Pad) to enter doors does not pop up above Kirby when right in front of one. For a Nidoo to attack in this game, Kirby must attempt to make use of the fake doorway. At this, Nidoo reveals itself and attempts to squish Kirby, then disappears. Nidoos in this game are invulnerable to attack, and quickly vanish after revealing themselves. Its slamming attack can hurt enemies as well as Kirby.
 
Nidoo also disguises itself as a platform, and will disappear shortly after Kirby sets foot upon it, usually revealing a [[bottomless pit]] or a spike pit beneath.


In [[Wild World - Stage 3]], Kirby can find a series of paintings of doorways, which are Nidoos in disguise. The Nidoos can be burned away by exposure to sunlight, revealing the true doorway.
In [[Wild World - Stage 3]], Kirby can find a series of paintings of doorways, which are Nidoos in disguise. The Nidoos can be burned away by exposure to sunlight, revealing the true doorway.
====Locations====
In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' Nidoo can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=9|Nidoo locations in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''  
|-
!Stage
!Stage 1
!Stage 2
!Stage 3
!Stage 4
!Stage 5
!Stage 6 EX
!Stage 7 EX
!Stage 8 EX
|-
![[Fine Fields]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
|-
![[Lollipop Land]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|N/A
|-
![[Old Odyssey]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[Wild World]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[Endless Explosions]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[Royal Road]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|}


{{clear}}
{{clear}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', Nidoo's slamming attack can hurt enemies as well as Kirby.
*When Nidoos attack in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', they make the same sound that [[Sphere Doomer]]s from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' make prior to an attack.
*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' is the only game where Nidoos are suicide units, since their slam attack makes them disappears.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
KTD_Lollipop_Land_Stage_6_2.png|Nidoo's platform disguise in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
</gallery>


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==Names in Other Languages==
 
==Names in other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=ニドー
|ja=ニドー
|jaR=Nidō
|jaR=Nidō
|jaM=Nidoo}}
|jaM=Nidoo<br><small>From「偽」(''nise'', fake or counterfeit) and「ドア」(''doa'', door)</small>
<br clear=all>
}}
{{Kirby'sDL3}}
 
{{KirbyTD}}
{{Navbox-KDL3}}
[[Category:Enemies]]
{{Navbox-KTD}}
 
[[Category:Hazards]]
[[Category:Hazards]]
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby's Dream Land 3]]
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby's Dream Land 3]]
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
[[Category:Ability-neutral Creatures]]
[[Category:Ability-neutral creatures]]

Latest revision as of 00:31, 6 February 2024

Nidoo
KDL3 Nidoo artwork.png
Artwork of Nidoo from Kirby's Dream Land 3.
Details
First game Kirby's Dream Land 3 (1997)
Latest game Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
Copy Ability None
Similar entities Mirra
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Nidoo is an elusive enemy appearing in Kirby's Dream Land 3 and certain levels in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. It disguises itself as a door at first, but reveals its true form to be that of a black blob with a pair of glowing eyes as soon as Kirby gets near. It is notable that a Nidoo assuming the appearance of a door is always the same shade of black or dark blue, even if the real doors inside the same area are of a lighter or darker shade.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

KDL3 Nidoo sprite.png
Nidoo in its true shape.

Nidoo makes its debut in this game, appearing as a common enemy. It disguises itself as a doorway until Kirby gets close, upon which it slumps to reveal its true form. In this form, Nidoo jumps around, pausing between jumps, and can harm Kirby by bumping into him. Any attack can defeat it in its blob form, but it is invincible while disguised as a door. Nidoo can be inhaled in this game, but yields no Copy Ability if swallowed.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Nidoo can be found in the following levels and stages:

Nidoo locations in Kirby's Dream Land 3  
Stage Grass Land Ripple Field Sand Canyon Cloudy Park Iceberg
Stage 1 No No No No No
Stage 2 No No Yes No Yes
Stage 3 No No No No No
Stage 4 No Yes No No No
Stage 5 No No Yes No Yes
Stage 6 No No Yes No Yes

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Nidoo after revealing itself in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Nidoo returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, once again disguising itself as a doorway. It can be distinguished from real doorways in that it has a bluish tint (where actual doors are either black or white) and that the button prompt (up on the Circle Pad or +Control Pad) to enter doors does not pop up above Kirby when right in front of one. For a Nidoo to attack in this game, Kirby must attempt to make use of the fake doorway. At this, Nidoo reveals itself and attempts to squish Kirby, then disappears. Nidoos in this game are invulnerable to attack, and quickly vanish after revealing themselves. Its slamming attack can hurt enemies as well as Kirby.

Nidoo also disguises itself as a platform, and will disappear shortly after Kirby sets foot upon it, usually revealing a bottomless pit or a spike pit beneath.

In Wild World - Stage 3, Kirby can find a series of paintings of doorways, which are Nidoos in disguise. The Nidoos can be burned away by exposure to sunlight, revealing the true doorway.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe Nidoo can be found in the following levels and stages:

Nidoo locations in Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 EX Stage 7 EX Stage 8 EX
Fine Fields No No No No N/A No N/A N/A
Lollipop Land No No No Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A
Old Odyssey No No No No No N/A No N/A
Wild World No No Yes No No N/A No N/A
Endless Explosions No No No No No N/A No N/A
Royal Road No No No No No N/A No No

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ニドー
Nidō
Nidoo
From「偽」(nise, fake or counterfeit) and「ドア」(doa, door)