Editing Waddle Doo

{{Good}}{{Infobox-Enemy
|image=[[File:KRtDL Waddle Doo artwork.jpg|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Waddle Doo''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game=[[Waddle Doo#Game appearances|(click to navigate)]]
|copy ability=[[Beam]], [[Parasol]] (if holding a parasol)
|similar=[[Parasol Waddle Doo]], [[Swinging Waddle Doo]], [[Super Waddle Doo]], [[Waddle Dee]], [[King Doo]]
|other wikis=[[smashwiki:Waddle Doo|SmashWiki]]<br>[[mariowiki:Waddle Doo|Super Mario Wiki]]
}}
{{quote|Want to battle? You're at the right place.|'''Waddle Doo''' in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
'''Waddle Doo''' is an iconic round creature and distant relative of [[Waddle Dee]], sharing many of that creature's characteristics, save for the single large eye in place of a face and the ability to fire beams from it. He is most commonly encountered in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] as an [[enemy]], but he can be recruited as a [[helper]] in appropriate games and in some instances is playable aside from that. Waddle Doo attacks primarily by firing his aforementioned eye beam, but will otherwise harm [[Kirby]] by collision or by trying to body-slam him, as seen in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. Swallowing Waddle Doo will typically yield Kirby the [[Beam]] ability, and if [[Parasol Waddle Doo|holding a parasol]], he will yield Kirby the [[Parasol]] ability.

Waddle Doo bears a very similar physique to Waddle Dee (and Kirby by extension), and can often be found in the same situations as his more down-to-earth cousins. If not distinguished by his eye, Waddle Doo also differs in his color scheme, bearing a more orange-red (described in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' as "ketchup") body hue with orange-yellow feet, as well as two strands of hair on his head. Given that Waddle Doo's face consists only of a single giant eye, he can only meaningfully communicate his emotions using eye-based expressions such as tears, dilation of his pupil, and movements of his eyelid. Despite this, Waddle Doo is capable of speaking, as evidenced in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.

Waddle Doo is often associated with the recurring [[boss]] [[Kracko]], who is able to conjure them in most of his appearances and also has a giant singular eye which can fire beams. Another form of Waddle Doo was created when [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter]] possessed the [[Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Waddle Dee]] in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. Waddle Doo also has a much larger [[Mid-Boss]] variation known as [[King Doo]] who appears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', along with a few other titles.

==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Waddle Doo’s video game appearances &nbsp;
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!Game
!Role
!Notes
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!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
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|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
| Enemy
|
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
| Enemy
| 
|-
|''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]''
| Cameo
| Appears as part of roulette in [[Wispy-Woods Land]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''
| Enemy
| Only provides the [[Parasol]] ability in this game.
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''
| Boss
| Final tutorial opponent.
|-
| ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| Enemy and playable character
| Can be summoned as [[Helper]].
|-
| ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
| Mid-Boss
| Only one appears in this game, and is the result of Dark Matter possessing [[Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Waddle Dee]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''
| Enemy
|
|-
| ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
| Enemy
| Reprises his role from ''Kirby's Adventure''.
|-
| ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
| Enemy
| 
|-
| ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
| Enemy and unlockable playable character
| Waddle Doo is in [[Kirby Ball|ball form]] when playable.
|-
| ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| Enemy
| 
|-
| ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
| Enemy and playable character
| Reprises his role from ''Kirby Super Star''. Also selectable in [[Helper to Hero]].
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''
| Enemy
| These Waddle Doos were created by [[Yin-Yarn]].
|-
| ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
| [[Strato Patrol EOS]] and [[Kirby Quest]] enemy
| 
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
| Enemy
|
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''
| Roles vary between games
|
|-
| ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
| Enemy
| 
|-
| ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
| Cameo
| Appears in the intro. Also appears as a collectible [[figurine]], and in one of the [[Secret Diary]] pages.
|-
| ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
| Enemy
| 
|-
| ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
| Supporting character
| Responsible for checking Kirby into battles in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]].
|-
| ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
| Enemy and playable Friend
| 
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''
| Enemy
| These Waddle Doos were created by [[Yin-Yarn]]. They reprise their role from ''Kirby's Epic Yarn''.
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
| Reference
| Waddle Doo is referenced as a [[Colors|Color]] and [[Costumes|Costume]] for Kirby, and is also on some [[Character Treat]]s.
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
| Enemy
| Reprises his role from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
| Cameo
| Appears as a [[trophy]], and in King Dedede’s [[smashwiki:Waddle Dee Toss|Waddle Dee Toss]] and [[smashwiki:Waddle Dee Army|Waddle Dee Army]] moves.
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
| Smash Run enemy
| Also appears as a trophy.
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| Spirit
| 
|}

===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
[[File:KDL Waddle Doo sprite.png|left]]
Waddle Doo first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. He stands in place and will attempt to fire beams at Kirby. Since there are no Copy Abilities in this title, he provides nothing if swallowed. He is also summoned by [[Kracko]].

Waddle Doo can be found in every stage except for [[Green Greens]].

===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Vegetable Valley Stage 4 screenshot 09.png|thumb|200px|Kirby chasing after an errant Waddle Doo in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'']]
[[File:KA Waddle Doo sprite.png]] In ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', Waddle Doo is a semi-common enemy who famously bears the [[Beam]] ability, as he is the very first ability-providing enemy that Kirby encounters in [[Vegetable Valley - Stage 1|the first stage of the game]]. He also appears in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''.

In addition to his role as an enemy, Waddle Doo appears as an opponent in both versions of [[Quick Draw]].

In ''Kirby's Adventure'' and ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', Waddle Doo can be found in the following levels and stages:
{{Appearances-KA|VV1=y|VV2=y|VV3=y|VV4=y|II1=y|II4=y|II5=y|BB2=y|BB4=y|GG1=y|GG4=y|GG6=y|YY1=y|YY4=y|OO2=y|OO4=y|OO5=y|OO6=y|RR1=y|RR3=y|RR6=y}}

===''Kirby's Pinball Land''===
Waddle Doo's image appears as part of the roulette machine in [[Wispy-Woods Land]]. If all three slots match Waddle Doo's image, any Maxim Tomato and Energy Drinks present on the board will be removed. Waddle Doo is the only enemy represented in ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' who does not actually make a personal appearance.

===''Kirby's Dream Course''===
{{main|Parasol Waddle Doo}}
[[File:KDCWaddleDoo.png]] Waddle Doo appears as an enemy on the courses in this game, where he is always seen [[Parasol Waddle Doo|with a parasol in hand]]. As such, this is the only game in the series where Waddle Doo exclusively provides the [[Parasol]] ability.

===''Kirby's Avalanche''===
[[File:KAv Waddle Doo sprite.png|thumb|right|Sprite from ''Kirby's Avalanche'']]
{{quote|You did not treat Waddle Dee with respect... Now I, Waddle Doo will repay you in kind!|Waddle Doo from ''Kirby's Avalanche''}}
{{Quote|Waddle Dee's first cousin, this cyclops lacks perspective, seeing everything in only two dimensions.|''Kirby's Avalanche'' Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 21}}
Waddle Doo (abbreviated as '''WADO''' in this game) is the third and final opponent faced in the 'Lessons' stages. This is the first game to depict him with his current design; his eye is noticeably bigger and he has yellow feet rather than green, in addition to having two strands of hair rather than three. He has no particular patterns or behaviors, and is not particularly tough to defeat. His ''Puyo Puyo'' equivalent is Mummy.

===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS Waddle Doo intro.png|thumb|Waddle Doo being introduced in [[The Beginner's Show]]]]
[[File:KSS Waddle Doo Sprite.png]] [[File:KSSU Waddle Doo Helper sprite.png]] In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', Waddle Doo is a rather common enemy that attacks using his characteristic beam. Waddle Doo can also serve as a Helper (who is slightly lighter orange than a standard Waddle Doo), created out of the Beam ability. He can also be conjured by [[Kracko Jr.]] and [[Kracko]] and appears at the beginning of the battle against the former. 

Waddle Doo appears as one of the opponents in [[Samurai Kirby]]. He also appears as a card in [[Kirby Card Swipe]] and as a target in [[Kirby on the Draw]].

In ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'''s [[Helper to Hero]], Waddle Doo is one of the playable [[Helper]]s, bearing a light green color.

Waddle Doo can be found in the following places in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'':
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===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
Waddle Doo does not appear as a regular enemy in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. Instead, he appears as the form Kirby's [[Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Waddle Dee friend]] takes when he is possessed by [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter]]. Kirby fights Waddle Doo as a mid-boss in the game after a dramatic cutscene showing Waddle Dee being possessed, and, peculiarly enough, Waddle Doo does not fire beams in this iteration. Instead, he merely tries to run into and/or body-slam Kirby. Most of his attacks end up with him tripping and hurting himself (though this does not end up actually [[Damage|damaging]] him).

<gallery>
K64 Waddle Dee scene 3.png|Waddle Dee is transformed into Waddle Doo by Dark Matter.
K64 Pop Star Stage 1 screenshot 08.png|Kirby battles Waddle Doo.
</gallery>

===''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''===
[[File:KTnT Level 4-1 2.png|thumb|Waddle Doo firing his beam in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'']]
[[File:KTnT Waddle Doo.png]] Waddle Doo returns in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', and serves a similar function of firing beams, though from a top-down format. Given the nature of the game, he does not provide any special abilities upon defeat. Like Waddle Dees, Waddle Doo can be defeated by popping up the [[Game Boy Color]] to turn him into a [[Point Star|star piece]].

Waddle Doo can be found only in [[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Lvl 4-1|Lvl 4-1]].

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
[[File:KaTAM Rainbow Route Room 1.png|thumb|Kirby and a Waddle Doo facing each other in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'']]
[[File:KNiDL Waddle Doo sprite.png]]
Waddle Doo returns in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', unaltered from his appearance in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' and still providing the Beam Ability as usual.

In ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', Waddle Doo may be found in the following areas and rooms:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=10|Waddle Doo locations in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' &nbsp;
|-
![[Rainbow Route]]
![[Moonlight Mansion]]
![[Cabbage Cavern]]
![[Mustard Mountain]]
![[Carrot Castle]]
![[Olive Ocean]]
![[Peppermint Palace]]
![[Radish Ruins]]
![[Candy Constellation]]
![[Dimension Mirror|The Mirror]]
|-
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 1|Room 1]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 2|Room 2]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 13|Room 13]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 16|Room 16]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 21|Room 21]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 24|Room 24]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 28|Room 28]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 29|Room 29]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 32|Room 32]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 37|Room 37]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Room 39|Room 39]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Goal 1|Goal 1]]<br>[[Rainbow Route - Goal 2|Goal 2]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Moonlight Mansion - Room 1|Room 1]]<br>[[Moonlight Mansion - Room 3|Room 3]]<br>[[Moonlight Mansion - Room 4|Room 4]]<br>[[Moonlight Mansion - Room 15|Room 15]]<br>[[Moonlight Mansion - Room 19|Room 19]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Cabbage Cavern - Room 4|Room 4]]<br>[[Cabbage Cavern - Room 6|Room 6]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Mustard Mountain - Room 2|Room 2]]<br>[[Mustard Mountain - Room 3|Room 3]]<br>[[Mustard Mountain - Room 6|Room 6]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Carrot Castle - Room 2|Room 2]]<br>[[Carrot Castle - Room 7|Room 7]]<br>[[Carrot Castle - Room 18|Room 18]]<br>[[Carrot Castle - Warp|Warp]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Olive Ocean - Room 2|Room 2]]<br>[[Olive Ocean - Room 9|Room 9]]<br>[[Olive Ocean - Room 14|Room 14]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Peppermint Palace - Room 7|Room 7]]<br>[[Peppermint Palace - Room 18|Room 18]]<br>[[Peppermint Palace - Room 23|Room 23]]<br>[[Peppermint Palace - Goal 1|Goal 1]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Radish Ruins - Room 3|Room 3]]<br>[[Radish Ruins - Room 4|Room 4]]<br>[[Radish Ruins - Room 20|Room 20]]<br>[[Radish Ruins - Room 22|Room 22]]<br>[[Radish Ruins - Goal 2|Goal 2]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Candy Constellation - Room 1|Room 1]]<br>[[Candy Constellation - Room 9|Room 9]]<br>[[Candy Constellation - Room 10|Room 10]]<br>[[Candy Constellation - Room 12|Room 12]]<br>[[Candy Constellation - Room 15|Room 15]]<br>[[Candy Constellation - Warp|Warp]]}}
|{{center|{{N}}}}
|}

===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
[[File:KCC Growth Grasses 6.png|thumb|150px|Kirby about to fall on top of a Waddle Doo in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'']]
[[File:KCC Waddle Doo sprite.png]] Waddle Doo appears in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', providing the Beam ability when touched.

[[File:KCC Waddle Doo Ball sprite.png]] A Waddle Doo in ball form is also playable in the game, which has permanent use of the Beam ability. He is unlocked by completing every stage with all four of the other playable characters. It is also possible to unlock Waddle Doo by starting the game with ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' or ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' in the console's GBA slot.

Waddle Doo also appears as one of the objects which can be painted in [[Paint Panic]].

In ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'', Waddle Doo appears in the following locations:

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=7|Waddle Doo locations in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' &nbsp;
|-
!Reddy Land
!Arange Gorge
!Iello Adventure
!Neo Greo
!Bloo Hills
!Omarine Zone
!Wonder Lilane
|-
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>All stages}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Ghost Grounds]]<br>[[Growth Grasses]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Rift Ruin]]<br>[[Contrast Cave]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Machine Mansion]]<br>[[Paletto Polis]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Dungeon Dome]]<br>[[Canvas Canyon]]}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Silent Seabed]]}}
|{{center|{{N}}}}
|}

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Waddle Doo appears as an enemy, with the exact same look and characteristics that he had in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''. Here, Waddle Doo can be possessed by [[Ghost]] Kirby, whereupon he can be made to walk, jump, and fire his beam, though this last action requires a little charge-up.

In ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', Waddle Doo can be found in the following levels and stages:
{{Appearances-KSqS|PP1=y|PPEX=y|NN1=y|NN2=y|NN3=y|NN5=y|NNEX=y|CC1=y|CC2=y|CCEX=y|JJ1=y|JJ2=y|JJ3=y|JJ4=y|JJEX=y|VV1=y|VV2=y|VV4=y|II1=y|II3=y|II4=y|SS2=y|SS3=y|SS4=y|GG1=y|GG2=y|GG3=y}}

===''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' / ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''===
[[File:KEY Waddle Doo artwork.jpg|thumb|200px|Artwork of Waddle Doo in ''Kirby's Epic Yarn''.]]
{{quote|This big-eyed Waddle Doo may be a fake, but that beam is as nasty as the real thing!|[[Patch Plaza]] description from ''Kirby's Epic Yarn''}}
In ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', yarn versions of Waddle Doos appear as somewhat common enemies, though they are imposters made by [[Yin-Yarn]]. Upon spotting Kirby, the yarn Waddle Doo will shoot a beam out of his button eye. He will adjust his hair after shooting the beam, although he will also occasionally adjust it at times.

In ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'', Waddle Doos appear both in the main game and in [[Slash & Bead - Stage 3|Stage 3]] of the [[Sub-Game]] [[Slash & Bead]]. Here, they behave as they normally do, though [[Meta Knight]] is able to slash them with his sword or defeat them with his [[Slash & Bead#Controls|Special]] for a reward of [[bead]]s.

Waddle Doo can be found in the following stages in ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' and ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=4|Waddle Doo locations in ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' and ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
!Appearance?
!Stage
!Appearance?
|-
|[[Patch Castle]]
|{{N}}
|[[Deep-Dive Deep]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Fountain Gardens]]
|{{N}}
|[[Boom Boatyard]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Flower Fields]]
|{{N}}
|[[Fossil Reef]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Rainbow Falls]]
|{{N}}
|[[Snowy Fields]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Big-Bean Vine]]
|{{N}}
|[[Cozy Cabin]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Mole Hole]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mt. Slide]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Weird Woods]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Frosty Wheel]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Pyramid Sands]]
|{{N}}
|[[Frigid Fjords]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Lava Landing]]
|{{N}}
|[[Evergreen Lift]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Cool Cave]]
|{{N}}
|[[Future City]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Dino Jungle]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Tube Town]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Temper Temple]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mysterious UFO]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Dusk Dunes]]
|{{N}}
|[[Stellar Way]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Toy Tracks]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Moon Base]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Mushroom Run]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Outer Rings]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Sweets Park]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Whispy's Forest]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Melody Town]]
|{{N}}
|[[Tempest Towers]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Cocoa Station]]
|{{N}}
|[[Cloud Palace]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Dark Manor]]
|{{N}}
|[[Castle Dedede (stage)|Castle Dedede]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Splash Beach]]
|{{N}}
|[[Meta Melon Isle]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Blub-Blub Ocean]]
|{{N}}
|[[Battleship Halberd (stage)|Battleship Halberd]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Secret Island]]
|{{N}}
!colspan=2|
|}

===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
Waddle Doo does not appear in the main game of ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''. However, he does appear as an enemy in the sub-games [[Strato Patrol EOS]] (as [[Parasol Waddle Doo|Parasol Waddle Doos]], summoned by [[Kracko]]) and [[Kirby Quest]]. [[Captain Waddle Doo]] from [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|the anime]] also makes an appearance in Kirby Quest.

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=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
[[File:KRtDL Waddle Doo.jpg|thumb|right|75px|An in-game Waddle Doo from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'']]
Waddle Doo returns as an enemy in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', providing the [[Beam]] ability like before. He can also be found carrying a Parasol. A super variant known as [[Super Waddle Doo]] can also be found, which provides the [[Flare Beam]] [[Super Ability]].A similar enemy, known as [[King Doo]] appears as a Mid-Boss.

In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', Waddle Doo reprises his role as a target in [[Kirby on the Draw]].

In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', Waddle Doo can be found in the following levels and stages:
{{Appearances-KRtDL|CC2=y|CC3=y|CC4=y|RR1=y|RR2=c|RR3=y|OO1=y|OO3=y|OO4=y|WW1=y|NN1=y|NN2=c|NN3=y|NN5=y|EE3=y|EE5=y|DD1=y|DD3=y}}

Waddle Doo returns in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', with his properties and behavior remaining unchanged. He also appears as a [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]], unlocked by completing card #23 in the [[Stamp Rally]], and makes more appearances as an enemy in [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler]].
{{Appearances-KRtDLD-Epilogue|2-2=y|4-4=y}}

===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
In addition to appearing in the games featured in [[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition|this collection]], Waddle Doo also appears as a common enemy in the [[New Challenge Stages]], where he behaves much as he did in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. However, due to the nature of the game, Kirby cannot obtain the Beam ability from him here.

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
[[File:KTD Kirby inhaling Waddle Doo screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Kirby doing as instructed and inhaling a Waddle Doo in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'']]
Waddle Doo appears again in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', reprising his role from his previous appearances. One of the stage bosses, [[Kracko]], will summon Waddle Doos to attack Kirby.

Waddle Doo is also represented by a couple in-game [[keychain]]s. One depicts his [[sprite]] from ''Kirby's Adventure'', another depicts him in ball form from ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'', and a third depicts his [[helper]] sprite from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.

In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', Waddle Doo can be found in the following levels and stages:
{{Appearances-KTD|FF1=y|FF4=y|FF6=y|LL1=y|LL3=y|LL6=c|OO2=y|OO4=y|OO5=y|WW1=y|WW3=y|WW5=y|EE1=y|EE5=y|RR4=y}}

===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
{{quote|Waddle Doo was shocked when he saw that bright light shining down from the sky, but he was too scared to run. He'll be OK as long as that giant eye of his doesn't dry out. Ugh. Can you just imagine what that would feel like?|Figurine description from ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''}}
In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', a single Waddle Doo appears as one of the first characters to be affected by the sucking of Dream Land's colors. The very same Waddle Doo appears as a [[Figurine]] later on.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
[[File:KPR Waddle Doo Doodle Sticker.png|thumb|The "Waddle Doo Doodle" [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'']]
Waddle Doo reappears in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', reprising his role from past installments. He now also provides the [[Beam Mode|Beam]] ability for the [[Robobot Armor]].

Waddle Doo also appears on two [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|stickers]]. One depicts him as a "doodle", presumably drawn by Kirby, and the other depicts him in ball form from ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''.

In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Waddle Doo can be found in the following levels and stages:
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===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
{{quote|Who knew we'd have so many of you round battlers show up? Doesn't seem to faze Waddle Doo at the check-in desk though.|[[Soldier Waddle Dee]], ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
In the [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] mode of ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', a Waddle Doo operates the check-in desk for tournament battles. He presents Kirby with the battles in his current league, and informs Kirby when he has enough League Points to enter the qualifier rounds.

A Waddle Doo can also be seen in the audience for [[Crazy Theater]], wielding two glow sticks and flailing them with much more gusto than the Waddle Dees in the crowd.

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Waddle Doo Pause Screen Artwork.png|thumb|200px|right|Artwork of a [[Helper|friend]] Waddle Doo from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'']]
Waddle Doo returns as a standard enemy in this title. He can also become a [[Helper|friend]], representing the [[Beam]] ability. As such, he can provide the [[Power Effect|Zap]] element to weapons and help perform moves like [[Zap Splasher]]. Notably, when Waddle Doo is recruited as an ally, he no longer shoots the beam from his eye, but uses a wand to match Beam Kirby.

Naturally, Waddle Doo has his own adventure in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]], called "Beam Land" (a pun on "Dream Land"). He is also selectable in [[The Ultimate Choice]].

In ''Kirby Star Allies'', Waddle Doo can be found in the following levels and stages:
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!Appearance?
!Stage
!Appearance?
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|[[Green Gardens]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Falluna Moon]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Donut Dome]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Misteen]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Honey Hill]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mareen Moon]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Fruity Forest]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Planet Caverna]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Clash at Castle Dedede]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Grott Moon]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Extra Eclair]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Frostak]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Friendly Field]]
|{{N}}
|[[Blizzno Moon]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Reef Resort]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Towara]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Echo's Edge]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Gabbel Moon]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Nature's Navel]]
|{{N}}
|[[Star Lavadom]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Sacred Square]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Sizzlai Moon]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Inside Islands]]
|{{N}}
|[[Jambandra Base]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Duplex Dream]]
|{{Y}}
|[[The Divine Terminus]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Gatehouse Road]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Extra Planet α]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Eastern Wall]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Extra Planet β]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Longview Corridor]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet γ]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Western Outer Wall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet δ]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Inner Sanctum]]
|{{N}}
|[[Ability Planet]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Heavenly Hall]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension I|Dimension I]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Sector A]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension II|Dimension II]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Sector B]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension III|Dimension III]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Sector C]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension IV|Dimension IV]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Planet Earthfall]]
|{{N}}
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|}

=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' ===
Waddle Doo does not appear directly in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''. However, a [[Costumes|Costume]] in his likeness is available for Kirby to wear, which fittingly gives him a large eye and two strands of hair. A [[Colors|Color]] is also available, which resembles Waddle Doo's color scheme, called "Doo Ketchup". Together, these make Kirby greatly resemble Waddle Doo, making it seem like he is a playable character. Additionally, Waddle Doo appears on three [[Character Treat]]s; one depicting his artwork from ''Kirby's Dream Land'', another depicting his [[sprite]] from ''Kirby's Adventure'', and the third depicting him as part of the [[Friend Circle]] treat.

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===''Super Smash Bros. series''===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', King Dedede may throw a Waddle Doo when using his [[smashwiki:Waddle Dee Toss|Waddle Dee Toss]] special move. This Waddle Doo will wander around the stage, occasionally performing a Beam Whip. Waddle Doo can also appear when King Dedede is using his [[Final Smash]]: [[smashwiki:Waddle Dee Army|Waddle Dee Army]]. Additionally, Waddle Doo appears as a collectible [[trophy]].

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', Waddle Doo appears as an enemy in Smash Run, a mode made exclusively for ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', and also appears as a trophy in that game.

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
Waddle Doo appears as a Spirit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', and is obtainable by defeating him in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]], the [[smashwiki:Spirit Board|Spirit Board]], or by buying him in the [[smashwiki:Shop|Shop]]. He is a Novice-level Attack-type primary spirit with one support slot and no additional effects. His level 1 stats are 517 attack and 486 defense, and his level 99 stats are 2,585 attack and 2,434 defense. His spirit battle involves three red Kirbys with [[smashwiki:Super Scope|Super Scopes]] over an electrified floor on the Dream Land (64) stage.

==''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
[[File:Anime Captain Waddle Doo Artwork.png|thumb|150px|Artwork of Captain Waddle Doo from the anime.]]
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A Waddle Doo with the ability to speak makes an appearance in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', known formally as [[Captain Waddle Doo]]. In this role, Waddle Doo serves as the captain of the guard for [[Castle Dedede]], and commands the [[Waddle Dee]]s stationed there. Despite this, Captain Waddle Doo is not directly related to the Waddle Dees, and does not even know how many there really are inhabiting the castle. Captain Waddle Doo is depicted with a small sword and scabbard in this series, which is something he is not seen with in the games (outside of his cameo in Kirby Quest).

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==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
[[File:V10 Waddle Doo Illustration.png|thumb|100px|An illustration of Waddle Doo from ''Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!''.]]
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], Waddle Doo makes an appearnce in ''[[Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!]]'' and in ''[[Kirby: Sever Evil with a Slash in a Flash!]]''.

In ''Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!'' he works as the receptionist for [[Dedede's Cake Royale]]. He tells [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] that he was at first was a participant in the tournament until an army of Kirby copies beat him. He warns Kirby about the strength of the Kirby copies and tells him that to enter the Cake Royale, he must choose a partner, explaining the rules of the tournament. Waddle Doo tells Kirby and [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] that it would be a problem to tell Waddle Dee apart from all of his copies, so Waddle Dee put on a bandana. Waddle Doo registers Kirby and Waddle Dee as participants of the Cake Royale. Later, Waddle Doo calls Kirby and Waddle Dee to the arena for a game of [[Crazy Theater]] and explains the rules of the game to them. After Kirby and Waddle Dee regain their conscience, Waddle Doo tells them that they won the match of [[Flagball]] and that the tournament has been on hold until they return, since there is only one match left. When [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] enters the arena, Waddle Doo tries to explain to him that he needs to register and have a partner, but Dedede doesn't listen. After Kirby defeats Dedede, Waddle Doo notices that all the Kirby copies are gone. At the end of the novel, Waddle Doo cheers Kirby's victory.
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==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
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!rowspan=1|Flavor text
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|[[File:Kirby Canvas Curse box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|''Beam ability is mine!''
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|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|'''Guest Star Waddle Doo:'''<br>
''"I’ll bet it all on this beam!"''<br>
''It was the first Copy Ability that anyone ever got, and the origin of all abilities that came later! So much potential from a beam! And now, he wants to see why the beam...bends!''<br>
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!width="12%"|Name
!width="12%"|Image
!width="50%"|Appears In
!width="50%"|Description
|-
|align=center|Waddle Doo
|[[File:WaddleDooBrawlTrophy.png|120px]]
|align=center|'''GB''' Kirby's Dream Land <br> '''DS''' Kirby: Squeak Squad
|align=center|''A creature identified by a single, unblinking eye. Like Waddle Dees, Waddle Doos roam about Dream Land and sometimes use parasols. Unlike their counterparts, though, they hate being approached—they'll fire a beam of energy at anyone who nears them, so don't think they're harmless like Waddle Dees. If Kirby swallows one, he copies the Beam ability and gains a jester's hat.''
|-
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!width="12%"|Name
!width="12%"|Image
!width="50%"|American English description
!width="50%"|British English description
|-
|align=center|Waddle Doo
|[[File:WaddleDooTrophy3DS.png|130px|center]]
|''Two big eyelashes for one big eye? You're describing this beam-firing enemy from the Kirby series. This enemy may hop toward a fighter it spots and unleash an energy attack. The attack itself has a short range, but it can happen repeatedly and can stun. Unlike Waddle Dees, these guys will fight!''
|''These one-eyed, two-haired guys from the Kirby series are hungry for battle. When one spots you, it'll close in slowly with the occasional hop. Then it'll attack with its Beam Whip, which doesn't really have a lot of range, but can shock and hit you repeatedly. Ahhh... If only they were more like Waddle Dees...''
|-
|}

==Trivia==
*The three main-series games that Waddle Doo is notably absent from are ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', and ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', likely because those games lack the [[Beam]] ability.
**Until ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'', Waddle Doo had consistently appeared in every main series ''Kirby'' game since ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', making ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' the first main series ''Kirby'' game in 22 years to not feature Waddle Doo in any form.
*According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Waddle Dee and Waddle Doo are so similar to each other because, during the production of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', he saved cartridge space by reusing the back half of the enemy and only changing the front half. In addition, the name "Waddle Doo" was chosen due to the "round, eye-shaped letters" reflecting the enemy's big eyeball.<ref name="Sakurai">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUY2AtBD6Sk Development Secrets of the Original Kirby], Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games, YouTube</ref>

==Gallery==
{{Main|Waddle Doo/gallery}}
<gallery>
KDL Waddle Doo artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
KSS Waddle Doo Spirit artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
KSS Waddle Doo Icon.png|Icon from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
Waddle Doo CC.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
KSSU Waddle Doo artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
Waddle Doo KirbyontheDraw KSSU.png|Sprite from [[Kirby on the Draw]] in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KTD Waddle Doo.png|Screenshot from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KSA Waddle Doo model.png|Model from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
Kirby no Copy-toru Waddle Doo artwork 2.jpg|''[[Kirby no Copy-toru!]]'' artwork
</gallery>

==Quotes==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
|'''Quotes from Waddle Doo in the ''Kirby series''''' &nbsp;
|-
|<tabs>
<tab name="Kirby’s Avalanche">
*"''You did not treat Waddle Dee with respect... Now, I, Waddle Doo, will repay you in kind!''"
</tab>
<tab name="Kirby Battle Royale">
*"''Want to battle? You're at the right place. You're new here, right? I can tell you all about our League Battles. A League Battle is, well, a battle that takes place in a league. Win all the League Battles that you can to keep heading to the top. I'll tell you more later. For now, let's send you into a battle!''"
*"''Give it your best shot in the League Battles!''"
*"''Welcome to the League Battle check-in desk.''"
*"''We've added more League Battles.''"
*"''Welcome to the League Battle check-in desk. You can take on battles from previous leagues. Ask Waddle Dee next to me for more details. But now, here are your first Bronze League battles!''"
</tab>
</tabs>
|}
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==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ワドルドゥ
|jaR=Wadoru Du
|jaM=Waddle Doo
|zhSimp=瓦豆鲁笃
|zhSimpR=wǎ dòu lǔ dǔ
|zhTrad=瓦豆魯篤
|zhTradR=wǎ dòu lǔ dǔ
|zhM=Waddle Doo
|ko=웨이들 두
|koR=Weideul Du
|koM=Waddle Doo
|fr=Waddle Doo
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|it=Waddle Doo<br>Pallocchio (''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'')
|itM=-<br>Combination of "Palla" (ball) and "Occhio" (eye)
|es=Waddle Doo
|esM=-
|pt=Waddle Doo
|ptM-
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