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[[File:KNiD A UFOIcon.PNG|left]]
|image=[[File:UFO.png|150px]]
{{articleabout|the [[Copy Ability]]|the [[enemy]]|[[UFO]]}}
|caption= Artwork of '''U.F.O. Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
{{clear}}
|game1= ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)
{{ImCap
|lastgame= ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (2022, reference)
|image =       File:KA_UFO.png
|game =<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' (as an enemy)<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' (as an enemy)</small>
|size =         130px
|type=Unlimited use<br><small>(Cannot be taken to the next stage in normal gameplay of ''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'')</small>
|align =       right
|obtained= [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]]<br>[[amiibo|Kirby's amiibo]] (''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' only)
|caption =      Artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''.
|obtainedprojectile=[[Doc]]'s UFO
|captionalign = center
|power= Pilots a flying saucer that can fires beam whips, lasers, and even more powerful shots to destroy [[metal block]]s.
|similar=[[Beam]], [[Laser]], [[Saucer]], [[Jet Mode]], [[Mecha]]
}}
}}
{{About|UFO as a Copy Ability|other uses|[[UFO (disambiguation)]]}}
'''UFO''', also known as '''U.F.O.''', is a [[Copy Ability]] which transforms [[Kirby]] into a flying saucer. It is typically obtained by finding the rare [[UFO (enemy)|UFO enemy]] which tends to appear in hidden rooms throughout the series. UFO first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and has since only made a handful of appearances throughout the series, a large number of which were just as cameos. When Kirby gains this power, his normal movement is replaced with the ability to hover rapidly through the air in any given direction, as he is no longer affected by gravity. He also gains access to four or five different primary attacks in the form of a chargeable projectile, as follows:
*An uncharged attack fires a beam whip energy chain, similar to the [[Beam]] ability.
*A short charge will fire a small laser beam that can bounce off slopes, similar to the [[Laser]] ability.
*A medium charged attack will fire a [[Star Bullet]] (''Kirby's Adventure'') / Heat Beam (''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' onward).
*A fully charged attack will fire a Blaster Bullet (''Kirby's Adventure'') / Piercing Heat Beam that can pierce through enemies (''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' onward).
*In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', charging for even longer releases the Heat Cannon, which fires a large energy glob and three smaller projectiles (one of which fires backwards) which spread outward from the main blast. This attack is similar to the [[Robobot Armor|Robobot]] [[Jet Mode]]'s "Missile Spread" attack.
UFO Kirby can move through [[Water (environment)|water]] and will not revert to his regular form with goggles like with other abilities. UFO Kirby cannot drop through [[thin floor]]s or use [[ladder]]s except in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.
==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|UFO Kirby's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]] and [[Transformer]].<br>Single-use in this game.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]].
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]] and [[Doc]]'s dropped flying saucer.<br>Can be upgraded with an [[Ability Scroll]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[keychain]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|Enemy
|Appears on the [[Butter Building (Battle Stage)|Butter Building]] stage and drops [[food]] items.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]] or an [[amiibo]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Reference
|Appears on the "The Great Labyrinth Battle" [[Celebration Picture]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Enemy
|Appears on the [[Butter Building (Battle Stage)|Butter Building]] stage and drops [[food]] items.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Appears on a [[Character Treat]].
|}
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA UFO icon.png|left|32px]]
[[File:KA UFO screenshot.png|thumb|left|150px|Kirby using the UFO ability in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.]]
The U.F.O. ability first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. It can be obtained by swallowing the [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]] who appears only once in certain areas, usually hidden rooms. When Kirby has this ability, he transforms into a flying saucer and can fly freely around in the air without being affected by gravity. It fires [[Star Bullet]]s / Blaster Bullets with medium/max charge in this game. The U.F.O. Blaster Bullets can destroy [[metal block]]s but cannot travel through walls. Kirby will lose the U.F.O. ability once he returns to the stage hub. However, this can be circumvented using certain [[Glitches in Kirby's Adventure|glitches]].
In the remake ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', the U.F.O. ability fires Heat Beams / Piercing Heat Beams instead with medium/max charge, which has been settled in later games. Despite the changes in attacks, they do the same [[damage]] in the remake. The glitch allowing the player to keep the U.F.O. ability is also removed in the remake.
{{clear|left}}
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=6|U.F.O.'s moveset in ''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' &nbsp;
|-
!Button Execution
!Attack
!Description
![[Damage]]
!Special Property
!Notes
|-
|B
|[[Beam]]
|U.F.O. Kirby does the Beam Whip attack.
|4
|{{N}}
|The original [[Beam]] ability does 3 damage in ''Adventure'' and 4 in the remake.
|-
|Hold B (low hold)
|[[Laser]]
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a laser beam.
|3
|Bounces off slopes; can light Cannon [[Fuse]]s.
|The original [[Laser]] ability also does 3 damage in both games.
|-
|Hold B (medium hold)
|[[Star Bullet]] / Heat Beam
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a Star Bullet / Heat Beam.
|10
|{{N}}
|The original [[Star Bullet]] also does 10 damage in both games.
|-
|Hold B (long hold)
|Blaster Bullet / Piercing Heat Beam
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a Blaster Bullet / Piercing Heat Beam.
|18
|Can pierce through enemies; can destroy [[metal block]]s.
|The original Blaster Bullet does 25 damage in both games.
|}
===''Kirby's Dream Course''===
[[File:KDC Course 7 Hole 1 screenshot 02.png|thumb|150px|U.F.O. Kirby crossing a gap in ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'']]
The U.F.O. ability reappears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''. It is gained by defeating the UFO enemy. When used, Kirby can freely fly around laterally while maintaining his height off the ground, but will be forced to come down after 10 seconds. The ability will be canceled early if B is pressed or if Kirby hits a bumper or wall.
Notably, while Kirby can float [[Bottomless pit|OB]] and fly off cliffs while using this ability, he will still move up and down slopes like normal if he is touching them. Additionally, the speed at which the UFO travels is dependent on how quickly Kirby was moving prior to transforming.
===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
[[File:KaTAM Candy Constellation Room 18.png|thumb|150px|Kirby using the UFO's Chain Beam attack to bust through a barricade in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''.]]
The U.F.O. ability reappears in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', where it uses the same assets from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' and functions mostly the same as its previous appearance.
When U.F.O. Kirby uses the [[Cell Phone]], a small satellite dish is used instead. Kirby will lose this ability if he returns to [[Rainbow Route - Central Circle]].
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=6|U.F.O.'s moveset in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' &nbsp;
|-
!Button Execution
!Attack
!Description
![[Damage]]<br>([[Star Bullet]]=10)
!Element
!Special Property
|-
|B
|[[Beam]]
|U.F.O. Kirby does the Beam Whip attack.
|4
|Electric
|{{N}}
|-
|Hold B (low hold)
|[[Laser]]
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a laser beam.
|4
|Fire
|Bounces off slopes; can light Cannon [[Fuse]]s.
|-
|Hold B (medium hold)
|Heat Beam
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a Heat Beam.
|10
|Fire
|Can light Cannon [[Fuse]]s.
|-
|Hold B (long hold)
|Piercing Heat Beam
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a Piercing Heat Beam.
|18
|Fire+Pound
|Can pierce through enemies and walls; can destroy [[metal block]]s; can light Cannon [[Fuse]]s.
|}
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
[[File:KSqS Gamble Galaxy - Stage 3, Chest 2.png|thumb|150px|UFO Kirby with the Star Guard orbiting him in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'']]
The U.F.O. ability reappears in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', where it again uses the same assets from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''. The ability can now be used when leaving a stage. However, the ability's other attacks become considerably weaker and the Heat Beams lose the fire element in this title. When fighting [[Doc]], he may occasionally drop his own personal UFO when stunned, which Kirby can inhale to gain the ability.
The U.F.O. [[Ability Scroll]] gives the ability a new attack called Star Guard, which automatically creates a rotating electric orb around U.F.O. Kirby.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=6|U.F.O.'s moveset in ''Kirby Squeak Squad'' &nbsp;
|-
!Button Execution
!Attack
!Description
![[Damage]]<br>([[Star Bullet]]=40)
!Element
!Special Property
|-
|B
|'''ムチビーム'''<br>''Beam Whip''
|U.F.O. Kirby does the Beam Whip attack.
|10
|Electric
|{{N}}
|-
|Hold B (low hold)
|'''レーザー'''<br>''Laser''
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a laser beam.
|20
|Fire
|Bounces off slopes; can light Cannon [[Fuse]]s.
|-
|Hold B (medium hold)
|'''ビーム'''<br>''Beam''
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a beam.
|30
|None
|Can pierce through walls.
|-
|Hold B (long hold)
|'''貫通ビーム'''<br>''Penetrating Beam''
|U.F.O. Kirby fires a penetrating beam.
|40
|None
|Can pierce through enemies and walls; can destroy [[metal block]]s.
|-
|Automatically activated (with [[Ability Scroll]])
|'''スターガード'''<br>''Star Guard''
|An electric orb rotates around U.F.O. Kirby.
|10
|Electric
|{{N}}
|-
!colspan=6|<small>Attack names are taken from the ''Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook''.</small>
|}
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
UFO Kirby ([[Sprite|dot sprite]] from ''Kirby's Adventure'') appears as a [[keychain]] in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' and ''Kirby Fighters 2''===
In ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' and its sequel ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', UFO Kirby is one of the enemies that can appear (in his original 8-bit form) on the [[Butter Building (Battle Stage)|Butter Building]] [[Battle Stage]]. Here, he will fly in and deposit a [[food]] item in the middle of the stage, either atop the [[thin floor]] or on the ground below. He will deal 12 damage to fighters on contact, and can be interrupted if defeated.
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
[[File:KPR UFO Kirby demonstration screenshot.jpg|thumb|250px|UFO Kirby using the new "Mystery Catch" attack in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.]]
The UFO ability reappears in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', where it is an extremely rare ability, as the [[UFO (enemy)|UFO enemy]] does not appear in the main stages. The ability is obtainable only by either scanning [[Kirby]]'s home-series [[amiibo]] into the game, or by [[100% completion|completing the game 100%]] to unlock the UFO enemy's appearance in the [[Copy Ability Room]]. To obtain this ability in [[The Arena]] and [[The True Arena]], amiibo must be used.
Here, UFO Kirby is as strong as he was in earlier games and has a larger moveset. Like in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', Kirby can keep this ability when he leaves a stage. The ability also allows Kirby to drop through platforms, unlike in previous games.


[[File:KNiD A UFOKirby.PNG]]'''U.F.O.''' is an ability which allows [[Kirby]] to fly a flying saucer and fire lasers at his enemies. It is obtained by finding the rare [[U.F.O. (enemy)|U.F.O. enemy]] which lurks in hidden rooms throughout the series. The U.F.O. has three attacks which are ''selected'' in relation to the charge time. An uncharged attack lashes a beam whip energy chain, similar to [[Beam]]. A short charge will initiate a small fired shot while a fully charged attack will fire a larger energy shot. The U.F.O. ability can move through water and will not convert in to a goggle wearing Kirby as do the other abilities.
When in a cutscene, traversing the [[World Map]], traveling through a pipe, or using a [[Warp Star]], Kirby assumes his normal form, and wears a special hat that resembles the UFO top.
 
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=7|UFO's moveset in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
|-
!Attack
!Image
!Button Execution
!Description
![[Damage]]<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
!Element
!Special Property
|-
|'''Chain Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Chain Beam clip.png]]}}
|Press and release B
|UFO Kirby does the Beam Whip attack like the [[Beam]] ability.
|16→8×4
|Electric
|{{N}}
|-
|'''Smart Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Smart Beam clip.png]]}}
|Hold B shortly before releasing
|UFO Kirby fires a laser beam similar to the [[Laser]] ability.
|16
|None
|Bounces off slopes.
|-
|'''Heat Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Heat Beam clip.png]]}}
|Hold B longer before releasing
|UFO Kirby fires a Heat Beam.
|24
|Electric+Fire
|Can light Cannon [[Fuse]]s.
|-
|'''Piercing Heat Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Piercing Heat Beam clip.png]]}}
|Hold B even longer before releasing
|UFO Kirby fires a Piercing Heat Beam.
|36
|Electric+Fire
|Can pierce through enemies and walls; can light Cannon [[Fuse]]s.
|-
|'''Heat Cannon'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Heat Cannon clip.png]]}}
|Hold B SUPER long before releasing
|UFO Kirby fires spread Piercing Heat Beams: 3 in the front and 1 in the back.
|68 (front center)<br>42 (front diagonal)<br>36 (back)<br>3→1 (charging, 2nd hit onward)
|Electric+Fire
|Can pierce through enemies and walls (front center only); can light Cannon [[Fuse]]s.
|-
|'''Star Guard'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Star Guard clip.png]]}}
|B repeatedly
|An electric orb rotates around UFO Kirby.
|16→4 (2nd hit onward)
|Electric
|{{N}}
|-
|'''Unidentified Flight'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Unidentified Flight clip.png]]}}
|Dash + hold B
|UFO Kirby zig-zags through the air, damaging anything he touches.
|18→8×2
|None
|Kirby is invincible during this attack.
|-
|'''Mystery Catch'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Mystery Catch clip.png]]}}
|A
|UFO Kirby uses a tractor beam to suck up enemies from below, like an [[Inhale]]. Enemies vanish after they are sucked up.
|N/A
|None
|Can suck up downed [[Mid-Boss]]es; no effect on [[Boss]]es.
|}
 
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', UFO Kirby appears in the [[Celebration Picture]]: "The Great Labyrinth Battle".
 
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', UFO Kirby appears on a [[Character Treat]], using the artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''.
 
==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:KA Box.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''Hold down the B button to charge, and then let go! You can attack four different ways!''
|-
|[[File:KDC Cover.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''
|''Move the UFO with the Control Pad. If you run out of time, you'll fall! Be careful! Press the B button while flying and you can get off any time.''
|-
|[[File:KNiDL box artwork.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:KatAM cover art.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:USCover KSqS.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' & ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' & ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''Wow! I'm so lucky I copied a UFO! I can do four different moves. It all depends on how long you hold B!''
|-
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''{{color|orange|Unidentified flying object detected! You are very lucky to have managed to copy this ability!}}''
|}
 
===''Kirby's Dream Course'' manual===
*''"This lets you turn Kirby into a U.F.O. With this, he can fly at a constant speed. You can make Kirby move at right angles by pressing ← and → on the +Control Pad. If Kirby rams into a bumper, he can no longer use this power."''


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*When Kirby uses the [[Cell Phone]] in ''[[Kirby & the Amazing Mirror]]'', a small satellite dish is used instead.
*In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', it is possible for [[Kirby]] to spit out [[Bubble (container)|bubbles]] and [[Star Bullet]]s while using a [[Copy Ability]]. In the case of U.F.O., his upper portion inflates when he is preparing to spit, and he inverts and starts to lose altitude, unable to move until he spits out his item. This is also the case with the [[Ghost]] Copy Ability, and is the only time when he cannot move while preparing to spit.
*The Mystery Catch attack in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' resembles that of the [[Saucer]] [[Metamortex]] Transformation from ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''.
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
KA UFO artwork.png|''Kirby's Adventure''
KDC UFO Kirby artwork.png|''Kirby's Dream Course''
KDC UFO Keeby artwork.png|UFO [[Keeby]] from ''Kirby's Dream Course''
KNiDL UFO Kirby artwork.png|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
The Great Labyrinth Battle.png|"The Great Labyrinth Battle" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''Kirby Star Allies'', featuring a UFO Kirby cameo
Twitter commemorative - Crane Fever.jpg|Illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] based on [[Crane Fever]], featuring a plushie of UFO Kirby
WTS Artwork.jpg|Artwork for [[Wado's Toy Shop]]
KPN Dr Moricky.jpg|Artwork for a collaboration with the artist Dr. MORICKY, featuring a framed picture of UFO Kirby
</gallery>
 
===Sprites===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KA UFO Kirby sprite.png|''Kirby's Adventure''
KDCUFOKirby.png|''Kirby's Dream Course''
KNiDL UFO sprite.png|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
Keychain UFOKirby.png|[[Keychain]] from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
</gallery>
 
===Icons===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KA UFO icon.png|''Kirby's Adventure''
KDCUFOIcon.png|''Kirby's Dream Course''
KNiDL UFO icon.png|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' and ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
UFO Icon KSqS.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KPR UFO icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
KPR Copy Ability UFO.png|''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KPR UFO cutscene.png|Alternate version of the costume only seen during cutscenes in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
</gallery>
 
===Merchandise===
<gallery>
Molly Fantasy PALO Copy Ability Selection - Sword and UFO.jpg|Plushies of [[Sword]] and UFO Kirby from "Kirby Copy Ability Selection" merchandise line
Kirby Soft Vinyl Figures 2.jpg|Set of Kirby figurines made of soft vinyl
Gashapon Kirby Hugcot Figurines 2.jpg|Gashapon Kirby-themed Hugcot figurines by Bandai
Kirby Desktop Figure U.F.O. Cord Reel.jpg|"U.F.O." Cord reel from the "Kirby Desktop Figure" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Kirby's Happy Room Collection Mirror Figure.jpg|"Mirror" miniature set from the "Kirby's Happy Room" merchandise line, featuring a UFO lamp.
A New Pupupu Lifestyle UFO Kirby Light.jpg|UFO Kirby Light from "A New Pupupu Lifestyle!" merchandise series
</gallery>
 
===Other===
<gallery>
KDB UFO Kirby character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'', featuring artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''
SPMP-PS Kirby's 20th Anniversary.png|[[Kirby Anniversary|Kirby's 20th Anniversary]] panel from ''[[StreetPass#Puzzle Swap|Puzzle Swap]]'' in the ''[[StreetPass#StreetPass Mii Plaza|StreetPass Mii Plaza]]'', featuring a sprite of UFO Kirby
FK1 FoD Kirby UFO.png|UFO Kirby in ''[[Find Kirby!!]]''
</gallery>
 
===Videos===
{{Youtube|Ju7WEfKtOFc|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing UFO}}
{{clear}}
 
==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja={{furi|U.F.O.|ユーフォー}}
|jaR=Yūfō
|jaM=U.F.O.
|es=OVNI
|esM=UFO
*Abbreviation for '''O'''bjeto '''V'''olador '''N'''o '''I'''dentificado (''Unidentified Flying Object'')
|fr=O.V.N.I.
|frM=U.F.O.
*Abbreviation for '''O'''bjet '''V'''olant '''N'''on '''I'''dentifié (''Unidentified Flying Object'')
|de=UFO
|deM=U.F.O.
|it=U.F.O.
|itM=U.F.O.
|nl=UFO
|nlM=UFO
|pl=UFO<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/news/uratuj-planete-popstar-przed-armia-robotow-gra-kirby-planet-robobot-na-nintendo-3ds-juz-dostepna-w-europie/ Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'']</ref>
|plM=UFO
|ru=НЛО
|ruR=NLO
|ruM=UFO
|ko=UFO
|koM=-
|pt=OVNI
|ptM=UFO
*Abbreviation for '''O'''bjeto '''V'''oador '''N'''ão '''I'''dentificado (''Unidentified Flying Object'')
}}
 
{{ref}}
{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
{{Navbox-KA/KNiDL}}
{{Navbox-KDC}}
{{Navbox-KaTAM}}
{{Navbox-KSqS}}
{{Navbox-KTD}}
{{Navbox-KFD}}
{{Navbox-KPR}}
{{Navbox-KF2}}


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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]
{{NinDL}}
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby's Dream Course]]
{{KatAM}}
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities|{{PAGENAME}}]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities which can break metal blocks]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities which can light fuses]]

Latest revision as of 00:25, 15 April 2024

UFO
UFO.png
Artwork of U.F.O. Kirby from Kirby: Squeak Squad
Details
First game Kirby's Adventure (1993)
Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference)
Other game(s) Kirby's Dream Course
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (reference)
Kirby Fighters Deluxe (as an enemy)
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies (reference)
Kirby Fighters 2 (as an enemy)
Usage type Unlimited use
(Cannot be taken to the next stage in normal gameplay of Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land)
Obtained from UFO
Kirby's amiibo (Kirby: Planet Robobot only)
Obtained by projectiles from Doc's UFO
Power(s) Pilots a flying saucer that can fires beam whips, lasers, and even more powerful shots to destroy metal blocks.
Similar to Beam, Laser, Saucer, Jet Mode, Mecha
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This article is about UFO as a Copy Ability. For other uses, see UFO (disambiguation).

UFO, also known as U.F.O., is a Copy Ability which transforms Kirby into a flying saucer. It is typically obtained by finding the rare UFO enemy which tends to appear in hidden rooms throughout the series. UFO first appeared in Kirby's Adventure, and has since only made a handful of appearances throughout the series, a large number of which were just as cameos. When Kirby gains this power, his normal movement is replaced with the ability to hover rapidly through the air in any given direction, as he is no longer affected by gravity. He also gains access to four or five different primary attacks in the form of a chargeable projectile, as follows:

  • An uncharged attack fires a beam whip energy chain, similar to the Beam ability.
  • A short charge will fire a small laser beam that can bounce off slopes, similar to the Laser ability.
  • A medium charged attack will fire a Star Bullet (Kirby's Adventure) / Heat Beam (Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land onward).
  • A fully charged attack will fire a Blaster Bullet (Kirby's Adventure) / Piercing Heat Beam that can pierce through enemies (Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land onward).
  • In Kirby: Planet Robobot, charging for even longer releases the Heat Cannon, which fires a large energy glob and three smaller projectiles (one of which fires backwards) which spread outward from the main blast. This attack is similar to the Robobot Jet Mode's "Missile Spread" attack.

UFO Kirby can move through water and will not revert to his regular form with goggles like with other abilities. UFO Kirby cannot drop through thin floors or use ladders except in Kirby: Planet Robobot.

Game appearances[edit]

UFO Kirby's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby's Adventure Copy Ability Obtainable from UFO.
Kirby's Dream Course Copy Ability Obtainable from UFO and Transformer.
Single-use in this game.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Copy Ability Obtainable from UFO.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Copy Ability Obtainable from UFO.
Kirby: Squeak Squad Copy Ability Obtainable from UFO and Doc's dropped flying saucer.
Can be upgraded with an Ability Scroll.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Reference Appears as a keychain.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe Enemy Appears on the Butter Building stage and drops food items.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Copy Ability Obtainable from UFO or an amiibo.
Kirby Star Allies Reference Appears on the "The Great Labyrinth Battle" Celebration Picture.
Kirby Fighters 2 Enemy Appears on the Butter Building stage and drops food items.
Kirby's Dream Buffet Reference Appears on a Character Treat.

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

KA UFO icon.png
Kirby using the UFO ability in Kirby's Adventure.

The U.F.O. ability first appeared in Kirby's Adventure. It can be obtained by swallowing the UFO who appears only once in certain areas, usually hidden rooms. When Kirby has this ability, he transforms into a flying saucer and can fly freely around in the air without being affected by gravity. It fires Star Bullets / Blaster Bullets with medium/max charge in this game. The U.F.O. Blaster Bullets can destroy metal blocks but cannot travel through walls. Kirby will lose the U.F.O. ability once he returns to the stage hub. However, this can be circumvented using certain glitches.

In the remake Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, the U.F.O. ability fires Heat Beams / Piercing Heat Beams instead with medium/max charge, which has been settled in later games. Despite the changes in attacks, they do the same damage in the remake. The glitch allowing the player to keep the U.F.O. ability is also removed in the remake.

U.F.O.'s moveset in Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land  
Button Execution Attack Description Damage Special Property Notes
B Beam U.F.O. Kirby does the Beam Whip attack. 4 No The original Beam ability does 3 damage in Adventure and 4 in the remake.
Hold B (low hold) Laser U.F.O. Kirby fires a laser beam. 3 Bounces off slopes; can light Cannon Fuses. The original Laser ability also does 3 damage in both games.
Hold B (medium hold) Star Bullet / Heat Beam U.F.O. Kirby fires a Star Bullet / Heat Beam. 10 No The original Star Bullet also does 10 damage in both games.
Hold B (long hold) Blaster Bullet / Piercing Heat Beam U.F.O. Kirby fires a Blaster Bullet / Piercing Heat Beam. 18 Can pierce through enemies; can destroy metal blocks. The original Blaster Bullet does 25 damage in both games.

Kirby's Dream Course[edit]

U.F.O. Kirby crossing a gap in Kirby's Dream Course

The U.F.O. ability reappears in Kirby's Dream Course. It is gained by defeating the UFO enemy. When used, Kirby can freely fly around laterally while maintaining his height off the ground, but will be forced to come down after 10 seconds. The ability will be canceled early if B is pressed or if Kirby hits a bumper or wall.

Notably, while Kirby can float OB and fly off cliffs while using this ability, he will still move up and down slopes like normal if he is touching them. Additionally, the speed at which the UFO travels is dependent on how quickly Kirby was moving prior to transforming.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]

Kirby using the UFO's Chain Beam attack to bust through a barricade in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

The U.F.O. ability reappears in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, where it uses the same assets from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and functions mostly the same as its previous appearance.

When U.F.O. Kirby uses the Cell Phone, a small satellite dish is used instead. Kirby will lose this ability if he returns to Rainbow Route - Central Circle.

U.F.O.'s moveset in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror  
Button Execution Attack Description Damage
(Star Bullet=10)
Element Special Property
B Beam U.F.O. Kirby does the Beam Whip attack. 4 Electric No
Hold B (low hold) Laser U.F.O. Kirby fires a laser beam. 4 Fire Bounces off slopes; can light Cannon Fuses.
Hold B (medium hold) Heat Beam U.F.O. Kirby fires a Heat Beam. 10 Fire Can light Cannon Fuses.
Hold B (long hold) Piercing Heat Beam U.F.O. Kirby fires a Piercing Heat Beam. 18 Fire+Pound Can pierce through enemies and walls; can destroy metal blocks; can light Cannon Fuses.

Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

UFO Kirby with the Star Guard orbiting him in Kirby: Squeak Squad

The U.F.O. ability reappears in Kirby: Squeak Squad, where it again uses the same assets from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. The ability can now be used when leaving a stage. However, the ability's other attacks become considerably weaker and the Heat Beams lose the fire element in this title. When fighting Doc, he may occasionally drop his own personal UFO when stunned, which Kirby can inhale to gain the ability.

The U.F.O. Ability Scroll gives the ability a new attack called Star Guard, which automatically creates a rotating electric orb around U.F.O. Kirby.

U.F.O.'s moveset in Kirby Squeak Squad  
Button Execution Attack Description Damage
(Star Bullet=40)
Element Special Property
B ムチビーム
Beam Whip
U.F.O. Kirby does the Beam Whip attack. 10 Electric No
Hold B (low hold) レーザー
Laser
U.F.O. Kirby fires a laser beam. 20 Fire Bounces off slopes; can light Cannon Fuses.
Hold B (medium hold) ビーム
Beam
U.F.O. Kirby fires a beam. 30 None Can pierce through walls.
Hold B (long hold) 貫通ビーム
Penetrating Beam
U.F.O. Kirby fires a penetrating beam. 40 None Can pierce through enemies and walls; can destroy metal blocks.
Automatically activated (with Ability Scroll) スターガード
Star Guard
An electric orb rotates around U.F.O. Kirby. 10 Electric No
Attack names are taken from the Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

UFO Kirby (dot sprite from Kirby's Adventure) appears as a keychain in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe and Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

In Kirby Fighters Deluxe and its sequel Kirby Fighters 2, UFO Kirby is one of the enemies that can appear (in his original 8-bit form) on the Butter Building Battle Stage. Here, he will fly in and deposit a food item in the middle of the stage, either atop the thin floor or on the ground below. He will deal 12 damage to fighters on contact, and can be interrupted if defeated.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

UFO Kirby using the new "Mystery Catch" attack in Kirby: Planet Robobot.

The UFO ability reappears in Kirby: Planet Robobot, where it is an extremely rare ability, as the UFO enemy does not appear in the main stages. The ability is obtainable only by either scanning Kirby's home-series amiibo into the game, or by completing the game 100% to unlock the UFO enemy's appearance in the Copy Ability Room. To obtain this ability in The Arena and The True Arena, amiibo must be used.

Here, UFO Kirby is as strong as he was in earlier games and has a larger moveset. Like in Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby can keep this ability when he leaves a stage. The ability also allows Kirby to drop through platforms, unlike in previous games.

When in a cutscene, traversing the World Map, traveling through a pipe, or using a Warp Star, Kirby assumes his normal form, and wears a special hat that resembles the UFO top.

UFO's moveset in Kirby: Planet Robobot  
Attack Image Button Execution Description Damage
(Star Bullet=52)
Element Special Property
Chain Beam
KPR Chain Beam clip.png
Press and release B UFO Kirby does the Beam Whip attack like the Beam ability. 16→8×4 Electric No
Smart Beam
KPR Smart Beam clip.png
Hold B shortly before releasing UFO Kirby fires a laser beam similar to the Laser ability. 16 None Bounces off slopes.
Heat Beam
KPR Heat Beam clip.png
Hold B longer before releasing UFO Kirby fires a Heat Beam. 24 Electric+Fire Can light Cannon Fuses.
Piercing Heat Beam
KPR Piercing Heat Beam clip.png
Hold B even longer before releasing UFO Kirby fires a Piercing Heat Beam. 36 Electric+Fire Can pierce through enemies and walls; can light Cannon Fuses.
Heat Cannon
KPR Heat Cannon clip.png
Hold B SUPER long before releasing UFO Kirby fires spread Piercing Heat Beams: 3 in the front and 1 in the back. 68 (front center)
42 (front diagonal)
36 (back)
3→1 (charging, 2nd hit onward)
Electric+Fire Can pierce through enemies and walls (front center only); can light Cannon Fuses.
Star Guard
KPR Star Guard clip.png
B repeatedly An electric orb rotates around UFO Kirby. 16→4 (2nd hit onward) Electric No
Unidentified Flight
KPR Unidentified Flight clip.png
Dash + hold B UFO Kirby zig-zags through the air, damaging anything he touches. 18→8×2 None Kirby is invincible during this attack.
Mystery Catch
KPR Mystery Catch clip.png
A UFO Kirby uses a tractor beam to suck up enemies from below, like an Inhale. Enemies vanish after they are sucked up. N/A None Can suck up downed Mid-Bosses; no effect on Bosses.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

In Kirby Star Allies, UFO Kirby appears in the Celebration Picture: "The Great Labyrinth Battle".

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, UFO Kirby appears on a Character Treat, using the artwork from Kirby's Adventure.

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KA Box.jpg Kirby's Adventure Hold down the B button to charge, and then let go! You can attack four different ways!
KDC Cover.jpg Kirby's Dream Course Move the UFO with the Control Pad. If you run out of time, you'll fall! Be careful! Press the B button while flying and you can get off any time.
KNiDL box artwork.jpg
KatAM cover art.jpg
USCover KSqS.jpg
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land & Kirby & The Amazing Mirror & Kirby: Squeak Squad Wow! I'm so lucky I copied a UFO! I can do four different moves. It all depends on how long you hold B!
KPR Box.png Kirby: Planet Robobot Unidentified flying object detected! You are very lucky to have managed to copy this ability!

Kirby's Dream Course manual[edit]

  • "This lets you turn Kirby into a U.F.O. With this, he can fly at a constant speed. You can make Kirby move at right angles by pressing ← and → on the +Control Pad. If Kirby rams into a bumper, he can no longer use this power."

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Videos[edit]

Official Kirby Portal video showcasing UFO

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese U.F.O.ユーフォー
Yūfō
U.F.O.
Dutch UFO UFO
French O.V.N.I. U.F.O.
  • Abbreviation for Objet Volant Non Identifié (Unidentified Flying Object)
German UFO U.F.O.
Italian U.F.O. U.F.O.
Korean UFO
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Polish UFO[1] UFO
Portuguese OVNI UFO
  • Abbreviation for Objeto Voador Não Identificado (Unidentified Flying Object)
Russian НЛО
NLO
UFO
Spanish OVNI UFO
  • Abbreviation for Objeto Volador No Identificado (Unidentified Flying Object)


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