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'''Nightmare''' is the final boss of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. His goal is to spread trouble throughout [[Dream Land]] by inflicting its denizens with unending nightmares in their sleep. Unlike [[King Dedede]], Nightmare appears to have no redeeming qualities, being a being made of pure malice. He initially resembles a magic orb with stars on it (referred to officially as '''Nightmare's Power Orb'''), but when in humanoid form, he looks like a robed wizard with shaded goggles and a pronounced chin. He also possesses disembodied hands, but bears no real body, instead consisting of a plasma-like mass under his robe, which happens to be his weak point.
[[File:KNiDL Power Orb artwork.png|300px]]
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|caption= Artwork of '''Nightmare''' from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''.  
|game1= ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, reference)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'' (cameo)<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' ([[Strato Patrol EOS]])<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''<br>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' ([[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]])<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|weakness= [[Star Rod]]
|similar= [[Parallel Nightmare]], [[Dark Mind]], [[Necrodeus]]
|voice=[[wikipedia:Hisao Egawa|Hisao Egawa]] <small>(''Super Smash Bros.'' series)</small>
|theme music=[[File:Nightmare's Battle KA.mp3]]
|theme title="[[Final Boss (theme from Kirby's Adventure)|Final Boss]]"
|description=Excerpt of Nightmare's battle theme from ''Kirby's Adventure''
|other wikis=[[smashwiki:Nightmare|SmashWiki]]<br>[[mariowiki:Nightmare|Super Mario Wiki]]
}}
{{quote|It all began when the Nightmares appeared in the fountain. The Nightmares rode the currents of the Fountain of Dreams, wreaking havoc and tormenting the residents of Dream Land. |The [[Narrator|narrator]] in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''}}
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'''Nightmare''' (also referred to as '''the Nightmares''') is the embodiment of bad dreams who had come to infect the [[Fountain of Dreams]] in the heart of [[Rainbow Resort]], in [[Dream Land]]. He has two primary forms: he initially takes the form of '''Nightmare's Power Orb''', a rotating magic orb with stars on it, and then transforms into '''Nightmare Wizard''', a robed warlock with giant pauldrons, a large medallion around his neck, opaque sunglasses, two golden horn-like protrusions, and a pronounced chin. He also possesses disembodied hands, but bears no real body, instead consisting of a tornado under his robe, which happens to be his weak point, though only the [[Star Rod]] may do him harm there.


==Role in ''Kirby's Adventure/Nightmare in Dream Land''==
In ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', Nightmare inhabits the Fountain of Dreams in order to corrupt it, turning the normally soothing and pleasant dreams emanating from it into painful nightmares. To stop him from using the fountain's power, [[King Dedede]] shatters the Star Rod and gives each piece to one of his friends. However, since [[Kirby]] was not told what had happened, he assumed that Dedede was up to no good again and reassembled the Star Rod, accidentally freeing Nightmare from the fountain when he returned the rod to its rightful place. From there, Kirby has to use the Star Rod to battle and destroy Nightmare permanently.  
In ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', Nightmare serves as the final boss of the game, and is fought in [[Fountain of Dreams|Level 8 - The Fountain of Dreams]] right after [[King Dedede]] is defeated. Nightmare appears in his initial power orb form when Kirby attempts to return the reassembled [[Star Rod]] to the fountain, which prompts King Dedede to spit Kirby after Nightmare with the Star Rod in hand.


Nightmare's fight takes place in two phases. The first has Kirby clash with his orb form while airborne and slowly falling. Kirby has to repeatedly strike the orb with volleys from the Star Rod while avoiding Nightmare's own volleys. If Kirby takes too long to dispatch the orb, he will crash to the ground and be defeated immediately. Once the orb's [[stamina]] is reduced to 0, it flies off, prompting Kirby to give chase on a [[Warp Star]]. Kirby chases the orb to the [[moon]].
Nightmare has not formally appeared in the narrative of the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] again since his defeat, but he has made several cameos in subsequent games, most notably as the last [[boss]] for the ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' [[Sub-Game]] [[Strato Patrol EOS]], through his [[Parallel Nightmare|parallel counterpart]] in ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', and in various pieces of artwork or collectible [[item]]s. He also appears as an [[smashwiki:Assist Trophy|Assist Trophy]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] and is the main villain in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', under the name [[eNeMeE]].
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Once there, the orb transforms into Nightmare proper and Kirby must then fight him on foot, still using the Star Rod. Nightmare attacks by teleporting, flying around the arena, and firing star-shaped volleys. Nightmare's only weak point in this form is his 'body' underneath his robe, which Kirby must hit whenever it is exposed. Once defeated, he disintegrates with an ear-piercing screech, causing the moon to partially explode into a permanent crescent-shape while Kirby escapes.
==Game appearances==
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!colspan=3|Nightmare's video game appearances &nbsp;
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!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
|-
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Main antagonist and final boss
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''
|Cameo
|Appears as a background element on the [[Fountain of Dreams]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Main antagonist and final boss
|As this is a remake of ''Kirby's Adventure'', his role doesn't change.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|Reference
|One of the paintings painted by [[Paint Roller]] in [[Paint Panic]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Reference
|Appears in one of the Graphics along with some other Final Bosses.
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Reference
|Appears in one of the cards in [[Kirby Card Swipe]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
|Final boss
|Nightmare is the Final Boss of [[Strato Patrol EOS]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[keychain]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Reference
|Appears in the "Bad Boss Brothers" [[Celebration Picture]].
|-
|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]]. The main villain is [[Parallel Nightmare|the parallel version of him]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Character Treat]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Reference
|His likeness appears as a [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]].
|-
!colspan="3"|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
|Assist Trophy and trophy
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|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Assist Trophy and spirit
|
|}
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
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|image=File:KA Nightmare artwork.png
|align=left
|size=159px
|caption=Artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure'' (Wizard form)
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{{multiple image
|align=right
|width=200
|direction=vertical
|footer=Kirby battling Nightmare Wizard in ''Kirby's Adventure'' (top) and ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' (bottom).
|image1 = KA Nightmare battle screenshot 02.png
|image2 = KNiDL Nightmare battle.png
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In ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', Nightmare serves as the final boss of the game, and is fought in [[The Fountain of Dreams (level)|The Fountain of Dreams]] right after [[King Dedede]] is defeated. Nightmare appears in his initial power orb form when Kirby attempts to return the reassembled [[Star Rod]] to the fountain, which prompts King Dedede to spit Kirby after Nightmare with the Star Rod in hand.
 
Nightmare's fight takes place in two phases. The first has Kirby clash with his orb form while airborne and slowly falling. Kirby has to repeatedly strike the orb with volleys from the Star Rod while avoiding Nightmare's own volleys. If Kirby takes too long to dispatch the orb, he will crash to the ground and be defeated immediately. Once the orb's [[health]] is reduced to 0, it flies off, prompting Kirby to give chase on a [[Warp Star]]. Kirby chases the orb to the [[moon]].
 
Once there, the orb transforms into Nightmare Wizard and Kirby must then fight him on foot, still using the Star Rod. Nightmare attacks by teleporting, flying around the arena, and firing star-shaped volleys. Nightmare's only weak point in this form is his tornado-like "body" underneath his robe, which Kirby must hit whenever it is exposed. Nightmare is significantly bigger relative to Kirby in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' compared to ''Kirby's Adventure'', which makes it easier to attack his weak point, but also easier to get hit. Once defeated, he disintegrates with an ear-piercing screech, causing the moon to partially explode into a permanent crescent shape, while Kirby escapes and returns the Star Rod back to the Fountain of Dreams.
 
===''Kirby's Avalanche''===
In ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'', Nightmare's Power Orb appears in the background of the Fountain of Dreams, but is not mentioned and can't be interacted with.
 
===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
Nightmare makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', being one of the paintings in [[Paint Panic]].


==Role in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
Additionally, Nightmare (in his Power Orb form) was originally set to appear as a [[Kirby Ball|ball character]] in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', along with other [[boss]]es from previous games, like [[Lololo & Lalala]], [[Dark Matter]], and [[Zero]]. However, the idea was scrapped, and he doesn't appear in the final game.<ref>''[[20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia]]'', page 125''</ref>
Nightmare (known as '''eNeMeE''' in the dub) is the main villain in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' and is responsible for the creation of [[NightMare Enterprises]], also known as NME. He and his corporation dominate much of the universe. He creates legions of [[Demon Beast|monsters]] that Kirby fights and the [[Star Warrior]]s fought before most of them were killed.


Throughout the arc of the series, Kirby is forced to fight several of the monsters sent his way by NightMare Enterprises. Over the course of the series, Kirby gradually becomes stronger, eventually leading to him defeating Nightmare in the [[Fright to the Finish|final episode]] using the [[Star Rod]].
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
Nightmare makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', being featured in one of the Graphics using his ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' artwork alongside [[Dark Mind]], King Dedede, [[Marx]] and [[Dark Matter|Dark Matter Blade]].


===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:Nightmare CardSwipe KSSU.png|right]]
Nightmare appears in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' as a card in the [[Sub-Game]] [[Kirby Card Swipe]].
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==''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
Nightmare makes an appearance as an Assist Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His role is to enshroud the stage and fighters in complete darkness for a brief time, disallowing anyone from seeing, including the summoner.


===3DS / Wii U trophy description===
===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
[[File:Strato Patrol EOS KMA Nightmare.png|thumb|200px|The Kirbys fighting Nightmare Wizard in ''Kirby Mass Attack'''s sub-game Strato Patrol EOS]]
|'''Name'''||'''Picture'''||'''Appears In'''||'''NTSC-U Description'''||'''PAL Description'''
In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', Nightmare appears as the final boss of the [[Sub-Game]] [[Strato Patrol EOS]], where he is fought as both Nightmare's Power Orb and Nightmare Wizard.
 
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Nightmare appears as two [[keychain]]s, Nightmare's Power Orb (using the sprite from ''Kirby's Adventure'') and Nightmare Wizard (using the sprite from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''). Additionally, Kirby can make a Balloon Pop Art of the Nightmare's Power Orb while using the [[Circus]] ability.
 
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Nightmare appears as a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]] in the form of Nightmare Wizard using the artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''. Notably, while the sticker contains only artwork of his head, the original art had his full body. Additionally, the Circus' Balloon Pop Art of the Nightmare's Power Orb can also appear here.
 
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
In this game, Nightmare only appears in the "Bad Boss Brothers" [[Celebration Picture]], along with other Final Bosses. He is seen next to [[Drawcia]] and [[Dark Matter|Dark Matter Blade]].
 
===''Super Kirby Clash''===
Nightmare appears as a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]] using his artwork from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''. It is unlocked after clearing the "Tougher: Parallel Nightmare" Story Quest. A [[Parallel Nightmare|parallel version of him]] from [[Another Dimension]] also appears as the main villain, and is largely the same sort of entity.
 
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Nightmare Wizard appears on one of the [[Character Treat]]s, using his artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''.
 
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', there is a [[Costumes#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] based on Nightmare Wizard, unlocked by completing [[Stamp Rally]] card #24. It replaces the wearer's voice with sound effects from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Nightmare makes an appearance as an Assist Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His role is to enshroud the stage and fighters in complete darkness for a brief time, disallowing anyone from seeing, including the summoner.
 
====3DS / Wii U trophy description====
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
|Nightmare
!width="10%"|Name
|[[File:NightMareWiiUTrophy.PNG|150px]]
!width="10%"|3DS Image
|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NES''' Kirby's Adventure (05/1993) <br> '''GBA''' Kirby: Nightmare In Dream Land (09/2003)
!width="10%"|Wii U Image
!width="20%"|Appears In
!width="25%"|American English description
!width="25%"|British English description
|-
|align=center|Nightmare
|[[File:NightmareTrophy3DS.png|frameless|150px|center]]
|[[File:NightMareWiiUTrophy.png|frameless|150px|center]]
|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|'''NES''' Kirby's Adventure (05/1993) <br> '''GBA''' Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (12/2002)
|''This ball of nightmares came from the Fountain of Dreams, taking nightmares to all of Dream Land. King Dedede sealed it away by shattering the Star Rod, but it was revived when the Star Rod was restored by Kirby. In Smash Bros., it hides the stage and the fighters in pure darkness.''
|''This ball of nightmares came from the Fountain of Dreams, taking nightmares to all of Dream Land. King Dedede sealed it away by shattering the Star Rod, but it was revived when the Star Rod was restored by Kirby. In Smash Bros., it hides the stage and the fighters in pure darkness.''
|''This terrible being came from the Fountain of Dreams, bringing bad dreams to all of Dream Land. King Dedede sealed him away by shattering the Star Rod, but when Kirby restored it, Nightmare was able to come back. In this game, he shrouds the stage in darkness, making it impossible for the fighters to see.''
|''This terrible being came from the Fountain of Dreams, bringing bad dreams to all of Dream Land. King Dedede sealed him away by shattering the Star Rod, but when Kirby restored it, Nightmare was able to come back. In this game, he shrouds the stage in darkness, making it impossible for the fighters to see.''
|-
|-
|}
|}
<br>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.<br/>
<small>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Nightmare appears as a [[smashwiki:Spirit|spirit]], along with his initial Power Orb Form (which transforms into Nightmare proper after 'Enhancing'). Both spirits are of the 'grab' type, with the Power Orb being 'advanced' level with 2 support slots, and Nightmare proper being 'legend' level with 2 support slots as well. The level one stats of the Power Orb are 1,003 attack and 711 defense, in addition to level 99 stats of 4,024 attack and 2,855 defense. It can be obtained either by battling it in the Spirit Board or by purchasing it from the [[smashwiki:Shop|Shop]]. The proper Nightmare spirit has level 1 stats of 2,380 attack and 2,027 defense, with level 99 stats of 5,950 attack and 5,069 defense. This version gives the user the Jam FS Charge ability, making enemy fighters' [[Final Smash]] meter(s) increase more slowly than usual.
 
==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-Monster
|title=eNeMeE
|image=[[File:Anime eNeMeE Artwork.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of eNeMeE from the anime series, ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
|debut=[[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]]
|similar=[[N.M.E. Sales Guy]]
}}
{{main|eNeMeE}}
Nightmare (referred to as '''eNeMeE''' in the English dub) is the main villain in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' and is responsible for the creation of [[Night Mare Enterprises]], also known as N.M.E, and nearly all of the [[monster]]s in their employ. He and his corporation dominate much of the universe from their giant [[eNeMeE's Fortress|space fortress]], using any combination of sociopolitical, economic, or military force to maintain control of their subjects. This stranglehold was created with eNeMeE had managed to wipe out nearly all of the [[Star Warrior]]s who had led the Galaxy Soldier Army, and it becomes [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]]'s task to carry on the fight by defending [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]] from eNeMeE's creations and schemes.
 
In the anime series, eNeMeE keeps largely to the shadows, as little more than a silhouette of him is seen prior to Episode 99: [[Combat Kirby]], where he formally appears to harass Kirby and his friends when they invade his fortress using the [[Halberd]]. He is shown to be largely ethereal, as no physical attacks can hurt him, and is only defeated from within Kirby's dreams when the pink puffball ensnares him using the power of the Star Rod, forcing him to dissipate.
 
Nightmare also makes a brief appearance in the [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]], where he antagonizes Kirby, the [[Dream Land princess]], and [[King Dedede]].
<gallery>
E0 Nightmare.png|Nightmare in the [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]]
Anime Nightmare.png|eNeMeE reveals himself fully for the first time in [[Combat Kirby]].
E100 Scene 1.png|eNeMeE absorbing a volley from the [[Halberd]]
E100 Scene 38.png|Kirby using the Star Rod against eNeMeE
E100 Scene 39.png|eNeMeE being surrounded in Star Rod projectiles
E100 Scene 41.png|eNeMeE dissipating
</gallery>
 
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==Legacy==
Despite being the first truly evil force that Kirby had to reckon with in the series, Nightmare has had surprisingly little subsequent influence or impact on the video game series or its lore. Since his initial appearance and defeat, Nightmare's only real legacy aside from cameo appearances comes in the form of [[Dark Mind]] (who somewhat resembles him in form and function), his boss encounter in Strato Patrol EOS, and Parallel Nightmare in ''Super Kirby Clash''. Instead, the early villains that would come to more profoundly affect subsequent games would be [[Dark Matter]], [[Marx]], and [[Drawcia]], as most subsequent final bosses would take aspects from one or more of these characters first and foremost.
 
==Trivia==
[[File:Beam Mage gear concept art SKC.jpg|thumb|Concept art of Nightmare- (left) and Gryll-inspired (right) gear for ''Super Kirby Clash''.]]
*Nightmare-inspired gear for [[Beam Mage]] was considered for ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', but was scrapped.
*While his official artwork consistently depicts Nightmare Wizard with stars on his cloak, it's solid purple in most in-game appearances. In ''Kirby's Adventure'', the effect is mimicked by making his cloak transparent, allowing the stars in the scrolling background to appear as if they're part of his cloak.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
KA Nightmare Orb artwork.png|Nightmare's Power Orb from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
Bad Boss Brothers.png|Nightmare cameos in the "Bad Boss Brothers" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', in his wizard form
Bad Boss Brothers sketch.jpg|Original sketch of the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture
SSBU Nightmare.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
Kirby's Dream Collection KRBAY Poster.jpg|Promotional poster showing the main cast of ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
KRBaY eNeMeE character sheet 1.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' animator sheet showing front, side, and back views
KRBaY eNeMeE character sheet 2.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' animator sheet showing front, side, and back of head
KRBaY eNeMeE character sheet 3.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' animator sheet showing an open pose
Twitter commemorative - Christmas 2017.jpg|Illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] commemorating Christmas in 2017, featuring an ornament of Nightmare's Power Orb
SKC Twitter - Parallel Nightmare concept art.jpg|Concept art of [[Parallel Nightmare]] for ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', featuring a modern design for Nightmare
</gallery>
===Sprites===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KA Nightmare Orb sprite.png|Nightmare's Power Orb from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KA Nightmare sprite.png|Nightmare Wizard from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KNiDL Nightmare sprite.png|Nightmare Wizard from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
Keychain NightmareOrb.png|[[Keychain]] from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
Keychain NightmareWizard.png|Keychain from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KRtDLD Nightmare Wizard Mask Icon.png|[[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
KA Nightmare orb battle screenshot 02.png|Kirby firing shots from the Star Rod at Nightmare's orb in ''Kirby's Adventure''
Strato Patrol EOS KMA level 6.png|The Kirbys fighting Nightmare's orb in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'''s sub-game [[Strato Patrol EOS]]
KPR Balloon Pop Art 5.png|Circus' Balloon Pop Art in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (which also appears in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'')
KRtDLD Nightmare Wizard Mask.jpg|Kirby wearing the Nightmare Wizard Dress-Up Mask in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
SSBU Nightmare screenshot.png|Nightmare in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
</gallery>
===Other===
<gallery>
<gallery>
KA_Nightmare.png|Appearance in ''Kirby's Adventure''  
KDB Nightmare Wizard character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] of Nightmare Wizard from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', featuring artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''
Nightmare NinDL sprite.png|Appearance in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''  
SSBWiiU Nightmare model.png|Data-rendered model from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Nightmare NinDL boss fight.png|Screencap of Kirby battling Nightmare from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''.
SSBU Nightmare model.png|Data-rendered model from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Nightmare anime.jpg‎|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
Kirby Terrarium Collection Game Adventure Figure.jpg|"[[Kirby's Adventure|Adventure]]" figure from the "Kirby Terrarium Collection Game Selection" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Adv Nightmare Orb Battle.jpg|Kirby faces off against Nightmare's initial orb form in ''Kirby's Adventure''.
Kirby Memorial Balloon Pouch.jpg|Drawstring Pouch from the "Memorial Balloon" merchandise line, featuring a hot-air balloon based on Nightmare's Power Orb
Kirby Memorial Balloon Hand Towel.jpg|Hand towel from the "Memorial Balloon" merchandise line, featuring  a hot-air balloon based on Nightmare's Power Orb
Kirby Memorial Balloon Clear Seal.jpg|Set of stickers from the "Memorial Balloon" merchandise line, featuring  a hot-air balloon based on Nightmare's Power Orb
Kirby Pukkuri Clear Keychain Saga Balloon 2.jpg|"Saga / Balloon 2" keychain from the "Kirby's Dream Land: Pukkuri Keychain" merchandise line.
Cloudy Candy Towels.jpg|Towels from "Cloudy Candy" merchandise series, featuring Nightmare's Power Orb
Lawson 30th Campaign Charms.jpg|Keychain charms from Lawson's Kirby's 30th Anniversary Campaign, featuring Nightmare's Power Orb on the "1993" charm
Dedede Directory 11 - Nightmare.jpg|[[Dedede Directory]] about Nightmare
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Names in other languages==
*Despite being the first true villain in the ''Kirby'' series, Nightmare has had little representation in the games beyond the ones in which he appears, with his last substantial appearance being in [[Strato Patrol EOS]] from ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''.
{{Names
|ja=ナイトメア
|jaR=Naitomea
|jaM=Nightmare
|ko=나이트메어
|koR=Naiteume'eo
|koM=Nightmare
|nl=Nightmare
|nlM=-
|fr=Cauchemar
|frM=Nightmare
|de=Nightmare<br>Albtraum
|deM=-<br>Nightmare
|it=Mago incubo
|itM=Nightmare Wizard
|ptE=Pesadelo<ref>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''</ref>
|ptEM=Nightmare
|ru=Кошмар
|ruR=Koshmar
|ruM=Nightmare
|es=Pesadilla
|esM=Nightmare
|zhTrad=夢魘
|zhTradR=mèng yǎn
|zhSimp=梦魇
|zhSimpR=mèng yǎn
|zhM=Nightmare
}}
 
===Nightmare's Power Orb===
{{Names
|ja=ナイトメア パワーオーブ
|jaR=Naitomea pawāōbu
|jaM=Nightmare Power Orb
|ko=나이트메어 파워 오브
|koR=Naiteume'eo Pawo Obeu
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Nightmare

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Artwork of Nightmare from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.
Details
First game Kirby's Adventure (1993)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023, reference)
Other game(s) Kirby's Avalanche (cameo)
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby: Canvas Curse (reference)
Kirby: Squeak Squad (reference)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (reference)
Kirby Mass Attack (Strato Patrol EOS)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (reference)
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Kirby: Planet Robobot (reference)
Kirby Star Allies (reference)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Kirby Clash (sticker)
Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference)
Weakness(es) Star Rod
Similar to Parallel Nightmare, Dark Mind, Necrodeus
Voice actor(s) Hisao Egawa (Super Smash Bros. series)
Theme music

Excerpt of Nightmare's battle theme from Kirby's Adventure

"Nightmare" on other NIWA wikis:
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It all began when the Nightmares appeared in the fountain. The Nightmares rode the currents of the Fountain of Dreams, wreaking havoc and tormenting the residents of Dream Land.
— The narrator in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Nightmare (also referred to as the Nightmares) is the embodiment of bad dreams who had come to infect the Fountain of Dreams in the heart of Rainbow Resort, in Dream Land. He has two primary forms: he initially takes the form of Nightmare's Power Orb, a rotating magic orb with stars on it, and then transforms into Nightmare Wizard, a robed warlock with giant pauldrons, a large medallion around his neck, opaque sunglasses, two golden horn-like protrusions, and a pronounced chin. He also possesses disembodied hands, but bears no real body, instead consisting of a tornado under his robe, which happens to be his weak point, though only the Star Rod may do him harm there.

In Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Nightmare inhabits the Fountain of Dreams in order to corrupt it, turning the normally soothing and pleasant dreams emanating from it into painful nightmares. To stop him from using the fountain's power, King Dedede shatters the Star Rod and gives each piece to one of his friends. However, since Kirby was not told what had happened, he assumed that Dedede was up to no good again and reassembled the Star Rod, accidentally freeing Nightmare from the fountain when he returned the rod to its rightful place. From there, Kirby has to use the Star Rod to battle and destroy Nightmare permanently.

Nightmare has not formally appeared in the narrative of the Kirby series again since his defeat, but he has made several cameos in subsequent games, most notably as the last boss for the Kirby Mass Attack Sub-Game Strato Patrol EOS, through his parallel counterpart in Super Kirby Clash, and in various pieces of artwork or collectible items. He also appears as an Assist Trophy in the Super Smash Bros. series and is the main villain in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, under the name eNeMeE.

Game appearances[edit]

Nightmare's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Adventure Main antagonist and final boss
Kirby's Avalanche Cameo Appears as a background element on the Fountain of Dreams.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Main antagonist and final boss As this is a remake of Kirby's Adventure, his role doesn't change.
Kirby: Canvas Curse Reference One of the paintings painted by Paint Roller in Paint Panic.
Kirby: Squeak Squad Reference Appears in one of the Graphics along with some other Final Bosses.
Kirby Super Star Ultra Reference Appears in one of the cards in Kirby Card Swipe.
Kirby Mass Attack Final boss Nightmare is the Final Boss of Strato Patrol EOS.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Reference Appears as a keychain.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Reference Appears as a sticker.
Kirby Star Allies Reference Appears in the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture.
Super Kirby Clash Reference Appears as a sticker. The main villain is the parallel version of him.
Kirby's Dream Buffet Reference Appears as a Character Treat.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Reference His likeness appears as a Dress-Up Mask.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U Assist Trophy and trophy
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Assist Trophy and spirit

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]

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Artwork from Kirby's Adventure (Wizard form)
Kirby battling Nightmare Wizard in Kirby's Adventure (top) and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (bottom).

In Kirby's Adventure and its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Nightmare serves as the final boss of the game, and is fought in The Fountain of Dreams right after King Dedede is defeated. Nightmare appears in his initial power orb form when Kirby attempts to return the reassembled Star Rod to the fountain, which prompts King Dedede to spit Kirby after Nightmare with the Star Rod in hand.

Nightmare's fight takes place in two phases. The first has Kirby clash with his orb form while airborne and slowly falling. Kirby has to repeatedly strike the orb with volleys from the Star Rod while avoiding Nightmare's own volleys. If Kirby takes too long to dispatch the orb, he will crash to the ground and be defeated immediately. Once the orb's health is reduced to 0, it flies off, prompting Kirby to give chase on a Warp Star. Kirby chases the orb to the moon.

Once there, the orb transforms into Nightmare Wizard and Kirby must then fight him on foot, still using the Star Rod. Nightmare attacks by teleporting, flying around the arena, and firing star-shaped volleys. Nightmare's only weak point in this form is his tornado-like "body" underneath his robe, which Kirby must hit whenever it is exposed. Nightmare is significantly bigger relative to Kirby in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land compared to Kirby's Adventure, which makes it easier to attack his weak point, but also easier to get hit. Once defeated, he disintegrates with an ear-piercing screech, causing the moon to partially explode into a permanent crescent shape, while Kirby escapes and returns the Star Rod back to the Fountain of Dreams.

Kirby's Avalanche[edit]

In Kirby's Avalanche, Nightmare's Power Orb appears in the background of the Fountain of Dreams, but is not mentioned and can't be interacted with.

Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]

Nightmare makes a cameo appearance in Kirby: Canvas Curse, being one of the paintings in Paint Panic.

Additionally, Nightmare (in his Power Orb form) was originally set to appear as a ball character in Kirby: Canvas Curse, along with other bosses from previous games, like Lololo & Lalala, Dark Matter, and Zero. However, the idea was scrapped, and he doesn't appear in the final game.[1]

Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

Nightmare makes a cameo appearance in Kirby: Squeak Squad, being featured in one of the Graphics using his Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land artwork alongside Dark Mind, King Dedede, Marx and Dark Matter Blade.

Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

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Nightmare appears in Kirby Super Star Ultra as a card in the Sub-Game Kirby Card Swipe.

Kirby Mass Attack[edit]

The Kirbys fighting Nightmare Wizard in Kirby Mass Attack's sub-game Strato Patrol EOS

In Kirby Mass Attack, Nightmare appears as the final boss of the Sub-Game Strato Patrol EOS, where he is fought as both Nightmare's Power Orb and Nightmare Wizard.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Nightmare appears as two keychains, Nightmare's Power Orb (using the sprite from Kirby's Adventure) and Nightmare Wizard (using the sprite from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land). Additionally, Kirby can make a Balloon Pop Art of the Nightmare's Power Orb while using the Circus ability.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Nightmare appears as a sticker in the form of Nightmare Wizard using the artwork from Kirby's Adventure. Notably, while the sticker contains only artwork of his head, the original art had his full body. Additionally, the Circus' Balloon Pop Art of the Nightmare's Power Orb can also appear here.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

In this game, Nightmare only appears in the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture, along with other Final Bosses. He is seen next to Drawcia and Dark Matter Blade.

Super Kirby Clash[edit]

Nightmare appears as a sticker using his artwork from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. It is unlocked after clearing the "Tougher: Parallel Nightmare" Story Quest. A parallel version of him from Another Dimension also appears as the main villain, and is largely the same sort of entity.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Nightmare Wizard appears on one of the Character Treats, using his artwork from Kirby's Adventure.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, there is a Dress-Up Mask based on Nightmare Wizard, unlocked by completing Stamp Rally card #24. It replaces the wearer's voice with sound effects from Kirby's Adventure.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Nightmare makes an appearance as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. His role is to enshroud the stage and fighters in complete darkness for a brief time, disallowing anyone from seeing, including the summoner.

3DS / Wii U trophy description[edit]

Name 3DS Image Wii U Image Appears In American English description British English description
Nightmare
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NES Kirby's Adventure (05/1993)
GBA Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (12/2002)
This ball of nightmares came from the Fountain of Dreams, taking nightmares to all of Dream Land. King Dedede sealed it away by shattering the Star Rod, but it was revived when the Star Rod was restored by Kirby. In Smash Bros., it hides the stage and the fighters in pure darkness. This terrible being came from the Fountain of Dreams, bringing bad dreams to all of Dream Land. King Dedede sealed him away by shattering the Star Rod, but when Kirby restored it, Nightmare was able to come back. In this game, he shrouds the stage in darkness, making it impossible for the fighters to see.

Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nightmare appears as a spirit, along with his initial Power Orb Form (which transforms into Nightmare proper after 'Enhancing'). Both spirits are of the 'grab' type, with the Power Orb being 'advanced' level with 2 support slots, and Nightmare proper being 'legend' level with 2 support slots as well. The level one stats of the Power Orb are 1,003 attack and 711 defense, in addition to level 99 stats of 4,024 attack and 2,855 defense. It can be obtained either by battling it in the Spirit Board or by purchasing it from the Shop. The proper Nightmare spirit has level 1 stats of 2,380 attack and 2,027 defense, with level 99 stats of 5,950 attack and 5,069 defense. This version gives the user the Jam FS Charge ability, making enemy fighters' Final Smash meter(s) increase more slowly than usual.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]

eNeMeE
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Artwork of eNeMeE from the anime series, Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Details
Debut episode Kirby of the Stars Pilot
Similar entities N.M.E. Sales Guy
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Main article: eNeMeE

Nightmare (referred to as eNeMeE in the English dub) is the main villain in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya! and is responsible for the creation of Night Mare Enterprises, also known as N.M.E, and nearly all of the monsters in their employ. He and his corporation dominate much of the universe from their giant space fortress, using any combination of sociopolitical, economic, or military force to maintain control of their subjects. This stranglehold was created with eNeMeE had managed to wipe out nearly all of the Star Warriors who had led the Galaxy Soldier Army, and it becomes Kirby's task to carry on the fight by defending Dream Land from eNeMeE's creations and schemes.

In the anime series, eNeMeE keeps largely to the shadows, as little more than a silhouette of him is seen prior to Episode 99: Combat Kirby, where he formally appears to harass Kirby and his friends when they invade his fortress using the Halberd. He is shown to be largely ethereal, as no physical attacks can hurt him, and is only defeated from within Kirby's dreams when the pink puffball ensnares him using the power of the Star Rod, forcing him to dissipate.

Nightmare also makes a brief appearance in the Kirby of the Stars Pilot, where he antagonizes Kirby, the Dream Land princess, and King Dedede.

Legacy[edit]

Despite being the first truly evil force that Kirby had to reckon with in the series, Nightmare has had surprisingly little subsequent influence or impact on the video game series or its lore. Since his initial appearance and defeat, Nightmare's only real legacy aside from cameo appearances comes in the form of Dark Mind (who somewhat resembles him in form and function), his boss encounter in Strato Patrol EOS, and Parallel Nightmare in Super Kirby Clash. Instead, the early villains that would come to more profoundly affect subsequent games would be Dark Matter, Marx, and Drawcia, as most subsequent final bosses would take aspects from one or more of these characters first and foremost.

Trivia[edit]

Concept art of Nightmare- (left) and Gryll-inspired (right) gear for Super Kirby Clash.
  • Nightmare-inspired gear for Beam Mage was considered for Super Kirby Clash, but was scrapped.
  • While his official artwork consistently depicts Nightmare Wizard with stars on his cloak, it's solid purple in most in-game appearances. In Kirby's Adventure, the effect is mimicked by making his cloak transparent, allowing the stars in the scrolling background to appear as if they're part of his cloak.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ナイトメア
Naitomea
Nightmare
Traditional Chinese 夢魘
mèng yǎn
Nightmare
Simplified Chinese 梦魇
mèng yǎn
Dutch Nightmare -
French Cauchemar Nightmare
German Nightmare
Albtraum
-
Nightmare
Italian Mago incubo Nightmare Wizard
Korean 나이트메어
Naiteume'eo
Nightmare
European Portuguese Pesadelo[2] Nightmare
Russian Кошмар
Koshmar
Nightmare
Spanish Pesadilla Nightmare


Nightmare's Power Orb[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ナイトメア パワーオーブ
Naitomea pawāōbu
Nightmare Power Orb
French Boule Cauchemar Nightmare Ball
German Energiekugel Energy Ball
Italian Sfera del Mago Incubo Nightmare Wizard's Sphere
Korean 나이트메어 파워 오브
Naiteume'eo Pawo Obeu
Nightmare Power Orb
Spanish Orbe Pesadilla Nightmare Orb


Nightmare Wizard[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ナイトメア ウィザード
Naitomea uizādo
Nightmare Wizard
Traditional Chinese 夢魘 巫師
mèng yǎn wūshī
Nightmare Wizard
Simplified Chinese 梦魇 巫师
mèng yǎn wūshī
Dutch Tovenaar Nightmare Wizard Nightmare
French Sorcier Cauchemar Nightmare Sorcerer
German Albtraum-Zauberer Nightmare Wizard
Italian Mago incubo Nightmare Wizard
Korean 나이트메어 위저드
Naiteume'eo Wijeodeu
Nightmare Wizard
Portuguese Mago Pesadelo Nightmare Wizard
Spanish Mago Pesadilla Nightmare Wizard


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