Star Allies Sparkler
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| “ | Star Allies Sparkler is a secret technique based on the warmth of giving hearts. The desire to save everyone on the galaxy transforms into a sparkling star... which heads straight for the final boss! | ” | — Kirby Star Allies Pause Screen description |
Star Allies Sparkler is a special Friend Ability in Kirby Star Allies, serving as the game's Last Battle Ability. It is accessed at the very end of the Story Mode, and is used to battle Void Termina. It is very similar in function to the Friend Star, but bears a unique look and is used in a 3D space. The Star Allies Sparkler is formed using the power of the four magical spears which were formerly used to seal the Jamba Heart. These spears can be seen orbiting Kirby's Friend Star as it transforms into the Star Allies Sparkler.
Overview
The Star Allies Sparkler doesn't fly per-se, but it can coast along the ground during the battle. It can also jump off the ground and again in the air to avoid Void Termina's shockwave attacks, and perform a dodging maneuver. Like the Friend Star, Kirby can swap out with his other allies to change the character of the blasts being fired. A special Team Attack called Team Star Allies! can be utilized in multiplayer mode if all players hold B, then release at the same time.
Bullets from the Star Allies Sparkler can have the elemental power based on the rider just like the Friend Star. In addition to Blizzard, Bluster, Sizzle, Splash and Zap, some Copy Abilities and characters also have their own variants. (See Power Effect#Friend Star / Star Allies Sparkler.) Void Termina's Blizzard/Sizzle/Zap attack effects can be negated by the respective weakness bullets from the Star Allies Sparkler.
The Star Allies Sparkler deals more damage the closer it's to Void Termina, but the damage of Team Star Allies! is not affected by the distance. In addition, when Void Termina's Angel Form (Phase 3) has 5 (full) and 2 health bars left, the Star Allies Sparkler can enter a sort-of "bullet time" when Void Termina is swooping, which slows down Void Termina's movement while increasing the fire rate and charge speed of the Star Allies Sparkler.
Moveset
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| Skill | Button Execution | Description |
| Sparkler Comet | B/ZR
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The Star Allies Sparkler fires a weak star shot.
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| Sparkler Starshot | Press and hold B/ZR, and then release
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The Star Allies Sparkler fires a powerful star shot.
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| Team Star Allies! | All hold B/ZR, then release at the same time
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The Star Allies Sparkler fires a very powerful laser beam Team Attack.
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| Rider Switch | X
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The rider is switched in order. |
| Sparkler Turn | L/R
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The Star Allies Sparkler spins to perform a dodge. |
| Jump | A/ZL
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The Star Allies Sparkler can double jump. |
| Aim | Right Stick
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Can also change the direction the Star Allies Sparkler is facing. |
Trivia
- The spikes on the back of the Star Allies Sparkler are reminiscent of the Dragoon.
- The Star Allies Sparkler is the only Friend Action which can be used solo (in The Ultimate Choice only).
- The Buddy Star Blaster of Kirby Fighters 2 bears a resemblance to the Star Allies Sparkler.
- The Japanese name for the Star Allies Sparkler, "Twinkle Star Allies" (ティンクルスターアライズ), is a reference to the working title for Kirby's Dream Land, "Twinkle☆Popo" (ティンクル☆ポポ). This is also referenced through the song names "Twinkle☆Stars" and "Twinkle☆Traveler".
- The "bullet time" dodging mechanic of the Star Allies Sparkler is later seen in proper gameplay in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Gallery
The Friend Platform which allows Kirby to form the Star Allies Sparkler.
The spears orbit the Friend Star to transform it.
Kirby battles Void Termina using the Star Allies Sparkler.
Kirby summons all of his allies at the very end of the fight.
Kirby escapes the crumbling battlefield after Void Termina's defeat.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ティンクルスターアライズ Tinkuru Sutā Araizu |
Twinkle Star Allies |
| Traditional Chinese | 閃耀新星同盟 shǎn yào xīn xīng tóng méng |
Twinkle Star Allies |
| Simplified Chinese | 闪耀新星同盟 shǎn yào xīn xīng tóng méng | |
| European French | Super Star Allies | Super Star Allies |
| German | Super Star Allies | Super Star Allies |
| Spanish | Super Star Allies | Super Star Allies |
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