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Normal[1] refers to Kirby's regular state when he has no Copy Ability copied, and can either copy one or use his Inhale to inhale enemies and split them out as Star Bullets, although not every appearance of Normal allows Kirby to do both of these actions. It is not exactly a Copy Ability by itself, but it is categorized as one in Kirby Portal.
Normal is only referred to as such in a small number of games, in which Kirby is the only playable character and he is able to use Copy Abilities (Kirby's Adventure, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, and New Challenge Stages). In other games, it is either referred to as Kirby or it simply does not have an in-game name.
Game appearances
Kirby's Dream Land
Normal debuts in Kirby's Dream Land only allowing Kirby to inhale and spit out enemies as stars.
Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
In Kirby's Adventure, Normal first gains the property of allowing Kirby to copy abilities, and is also properly represented and named in-game as an icon. It also appears unchanged in its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.
Kirby's Dream Course
In Kirby's Dream Course, Normal makes its first appearance without the property of inhaling and spitting out Star Bullets, instead of allowing Kirby and Keeby to copy abilities after defeating certain enemies.
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Normal functions in Kirby's Dream Land 2 the same as it did in Kirby's Adventure, albeit now it also allows Kirby to copy abilities when riding an Animal Friend.
Kirby's Block Ball
In Kirby's Block Ball, Normal functions the same as it did in Kirby's Dream Course.
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
In Kirby Super Star and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Normal functions the same as it did in previous mainline games. However, uniquely to this game, Kirby can perform the Normal Beam only in his Normal state.
Kirby's Dream Land 3
In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Normal works exactly like Kirby's Dream Land 2.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Normal works pretty much the same as previous mainline games. In the Japanese version, when the heads-up display is set to option 4, Normal displays as 無 ("nothing").
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby Air Ride features Normal with the same properties as its appearances in mainline games, and is the only spin-off with this characteristic. However, Kirby can only effectively use Normal when riding an Air Ride Machine; when walking around without one in City Trial, Kirby cannot inhale or copy abilities from Copy Panels.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Normal works pretty much the same as previous mainline games.
Kirby: Canvas Curse
In Kirby: Canvas Curse, Normal functions the same as it did in Kirby's Dream Course and Kirby's Block Ball.
Kirby: Squeak Squad
In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Normal works pretty much the same as previous mainline games.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Normal functions the same as it did in previous mainline games. In addition, Normal is used for Item Challenge, albeit the focus of said Challenge Stage is on items, not on Normal itself.
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition
In Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, Normal reprises in all games from Classic Titles. Moreover, in New Challenge Stages, Normal gains a proper challenge in the form of Normal Challenge. It is not available in Magolor Race 3 and Magolor Race EX as it's not a proper Copy Ability.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Normal works pretty much the same as previous mainline games.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Normal works pretty much the same as previous mainline games. Normal can also be indirectly used via the Robobot Armor, as the armor's default state can also copy abilities much like Kirby.
Kirby's Blowout Blast
In Kirby's Blowout Blast, Normal functions the same as it did in Kirby's Dream Land: Kirby can inhale and spit out enemies as stars, but cannot copy abilities.
Kirby Star Allies
In Kirby Star Allies, Normal works pretty much the same as previous mainline games. It is selectable on The Ultimate Choice and on Soul Melter EX Kirby's Star Bullets deal double damage.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Normal works pretty much the same as previous mainline games. There are two Treasure Road stages based on Normal: Sweet Success! Invincible Rampage and Kirby's Inhale Showdown. In addition, while Normal isn't needed for Kirby to obtain Mouthful Modes, the Normal state is always forced on Kirby whenever he enters a Treasure Road stage of one, like for the two other stages mentioned. Interestingly, when Normal is forced Kirby after selecting said stages, the copy ability obtain sound plays, as if Normal was a proper copy ability.
Kirby's Dream Buffet
In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Normal functions the same as it did in Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby's Block Ball and Kirby: Canvas Curse, although Kirby obtains Copy Food Abilities instead of regular Copy Abilities.
Gallery
Normal icon from Kirby's Adventure
Videos
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Normal
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References
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“ Kirby is powerful even in his Normal form, without a Copy Ability. Inhale, spit, and attack! ”
— Normal Challenge caption