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|image=[[File:Zan Partizanne.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:KSA-Zan-Art.png|200px]]
|caption=Official artwork of Zan Partizanne.
|caption=Artwork of '''Zan Partizanne''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
|game1=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (2018)
|lastgame=
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, reference)
|game=
|game=<small>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' (cameo)<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|weakness=[[Water]] and [[Splash]];<br>[[Artist]]
|copy ability=[[Plasma]], [[Beam]] ([[Dropped Star]]s)
|similar=[[Francisca]], [[Flamberge]]
|weakness=[[Artist]]<br>[[Splash]]
|similar=[[Francisca]]<br>[[Flamberge]]
|voice=[[wikipedia:Ryoka Yuzuki|Ryoka Yuzuki]]
|theme music=[[File:Forgotizanne Flash of Lightning KSA.mp3]]
|theme title="[[Song of Supplication|Forgotizanne Flash of Lightning]]"
|description=Zan Partizanne's battle theme from ''Kirby Star Allies''
}}
}}
{{quote|The dutiful leader of [[Three Mages|the three Jambastion mages]], Lightning General Zan Partizanne seems to energize the fortress itself and uses high-speed attacks to render her prey helpless. At the bidding of some unknown power, she hunts for dark hearts…|Pause Menu info from Zan Partizanne's battle}}
{{About|Zan Partizanne on her own|all three sisters|[[The Three Mage-Sisters]]}}
{{quote|But I am afraid your unwanted wanderings end here. By the will of our beloved liege, Lord Hyness, Officiant of Doom... I shall destroy you here and now!|'''Zan Partizanne''' in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
'''Zan Partizanne''' is a [[boss]] who made her debut in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. She is described as the Lightning General of [[The Three Mage-Sisters]] (the other two being [[Francisca]] and [[Flamberge]]). She is also the highest-ranking general of the trio, taking orders directly from [[Hyness]], the main antagonist of the game. Like the other two sisters, Zan Partizanne's name is based on the name of [[wikipedia:Partisan (weapon)|the polearm]] she carries.


'''Zan Partizanne''' is a [[Boss]] who made her debut in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. She is described as the 'Lightning General', and serves as a counterpart to the other two generals; [[Francisca]] and [[Flamberge]]. She is also the eldest and highest-ranking general, taking orders directly from [[Hyness]].
As her title implies, Zan Partizanne uses electricity in battle, conducted through her polearm when she swings at the Star Allies, as well as a giant set of drums she straps onto her back, which are modeled after the drums worn by the Japanese God of Thunder [[wikipedia:Raijin|Raijin]]. She gained these powers when she was about to succumb to a deadly thunderstorm, but was rescued by Hyness. Since then, she has been eternally loyal to him, despite his worsening treatment of her up to the events of ''Kirby Star Allies''.


As her title implies, Zan Partizanne uses electricity in battle, conducted through her polearm when she swings at the Star Allies, as well as a giant set of drums she straps onto her back.
== Game appearances ==
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!colspan=3|Zan Partizanne's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Secondary villain, boss, and playable character
|Available as a [[Dream Friend]] since Version 4.0.0.
|-
|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
|Cameo
|Appears in the Castle Village. Also appears as a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Stage hazard
|Appears alongside Francisca and Flamberge in the [[Jambastion Entrance]] stage.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Represented by a [[Costumes|costume]] and [[color]] for Kirby. Also appears on a [[Character Treat]].
|-
| ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
| Reference
| Appears as a golden statue in [[Merry Magoland]] as a reward for completing 90 Missions, and her likeness appears in the form of two [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Masks]].
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Cameo
|Appears as a spirit alongside Francisca and Flamberge.
|}


She is first faced in battle at the end of [[Heavenly Hall]] in [[Jambastion]]. Once defeated, she destroys the core of the fortress, prompting the Star Allies to escape before it collapses. Zan Partizanne is faced again at [[The Divine Terminus]], just before the battle with [[Hyness]].
=== ''Kirby Star Allies'' ===
Zan Partizanne first appeared alongside her fellow mage-sisters in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. She is first faced in battle at the end of [[Heavenly Hall]] in [[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion]]. Once defeated, she destroys the core of the fortress, prompting the Star Allies to escape before it collapses, making her the second boss in the ''Kirby'' series who forces an escape sequence after being defeated (the first one being [[Meta Knight]] in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]). Zan Partizanne is faced again at [[The Divine Terminus]], just before the battle with Hyness.


==Attacks==
====Attacks====
The following lists all of Zan Partizanne's attacks. Attacks in italics are used during the second phase only.
[[File:KSA Heavenly Hall 03.jpg|thumb|250px|Zan Partizanne using her "Drum N Waste" attack against Kirby and co. in [[Heavenly Hall]]]]
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{{quote|The dutiful leader of the three Jambastion mages, Lightning General Zan Partizanne seems to energize the fortress itself and uses high-speed attacks to render her prey helpless. At the bidding of some unknown power, she hunts for dark hearts…|Pause flavor text of '''Zan Partizanne''' (1st battle in [[Heavenly Hall]]) in Story Mode and [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]]}}
The following tables list all of Zan Partizanne's attacks as a boss in ''Kirby Star Allies''. Attacks in italics are used during the second phase only.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=2|'''Zan Partizanne's Attacks during the first battle in ''Kirby Star Allies''''' &nbsp;
!colspan=2|'''Zan Partizanne's Attacks during the first battle in ''Kirby Star Allies''''' &nbsp;
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! '''Description'''
! '''Description'''
|-
|-
| '''ザン・ザン'''<br>Zan Slash
| '''ザン・ザン'''<br>Zan Zlash
|Zan Partizanne slashes with her spear. The slash reach is short compared to her thrusting attacks.
|Zan Partizanne slashes with her spear. The slash reach is short compared to her thrusting attacks. Most often she slashes twice in a row but can do it only once, too. If she does two sets, she may turn around at the start of her second set if her target is behind her.
*ザン can also be written as 斬 (slash).
*ザン can also be written as 斬 (slash).
|-
|-
| '''ザン・サザン'''<br>Zan Down Thrust
| '''ザン・サザン'''<br>Zan Ztab
|Zan Partizanne jumps and thrusts down her spear, creating an electric barrier and [[Recoil Star]]s around her on impact.
|Zan Partizanne jumps and thrusts down her spear, creating an electric barrier and [[Dropped Star]]s around her on impact. Sometimes she may do this move twice in a row. Inhaling the drop stars will grant either the [[Plasma]] or [[Beam]] abilities depending on color.
|-
|-
| '''ザン・サウザンド'''<br>Zan Thousand
| '''ザン・サウザンド'''<br>Zan Zkewers
|Zan Partizanne rapidly thrusts her spear while dashing, finishing with a forceful thrust.
|Zan Partizanne rapidly thrusts her spear while dashing, finishing with a forceful thrust. She may turn around upon performing the final thrust.
|-
|-
| '''''カミナリオコシ'''''<br>''Thunder Candies''
| '''''カミナリオコシ'''''<br>''Drum N Waste''
|Zan Partizanne begins with this attack during the second phase of her first battle.
|Zan Partizanne conjures a kit of three drums that resemble the ones wielded by [[wikipedia:Raijin|Raijin]], the Japanese god of lightning.
 
She conjures a kit of three drums that resemble the ones wielded by [[wikipedia:Raijin|Raijin]], the Japanese god of lightning.
*Her drums will explode when taking enough hits from [[Artist]] or [[Water]]/[[Splash]]-augment attacks, leaving her stunned and vulnerable to attacks from Kirby & his allies.
*Her drums will explode when taking enough hits from [[Artist]] or [[Water]]/[[Splash]]-augment attacks, leaving her stunned and vulnerable to attacks from Kirby & his allies.


As long as her drums are not destroyed, she may fire parabolic electric blasts from the drums for 5 rounds, leaving stars on impact:
As long as her drums are not destroyed, she fires parabolic electric blasts from the drums for five rounds, leaving stars on impact:
*Round one & two: one shot from each drum
*Round one & two: one shot from each drum
*Round three: 3-shot burst from each drum
*Round three: 3-shot burst from each drum
*Round four: 5-shot burst from each drum
*Round four: 5-shot burst from each drum
*Final round: one shot from each drum that focus on the center of the floor and create a huge eletric barrier there
*Final round: one shot from each drum that focus on the center of the floor and create a huge eletric barrier there
Under her is the safety zone where the electric blasts can't hit Kirby & his allies.
Under her is the safety zone where the electric blasts can't hit Kirby and his allies.
* カミナリオコシ(雷粔籹)<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%9B%B7%E3%81%8A%E3%81%93%E3%81%97 Japanese Wikipedia article on 雷粔籹]</ref> is a kind of [[wikipedia:wagashi|wagashi]] (Japanese traditional confections), well-known as a souvernir from the [[wikipedia:Kaminarimon|Kaminarimon]] ("Thunder Gate") that ultimately leads to the temple [[wikipedia:Sensō-ji|Sensō-ji]] in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
*The Japanese name of this attack, カミナリオコシ(雷粔籹)(''[[wikipedia:Puffed rice#Japan|Thunder Candies]]'') is a kind of [[wikipedia:wagashi|wagashi]] (Japanese traditional confections), well-known as a souvernir from the [[wikipedia:Kaminarimon|Kaminarimon]] ("Thunder Gate") that ultimately leads to the temple [[wikipedia:Sensō-ji|Sensō-ji]] in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The English name refers to the music genre, [[wikipedia:Drum and bass|drum 'n' bass]].
|-
|-
| '''''Lightning Lemonade'''''
| '''''ライトニングレモネイド'''''<br>''Lightning Lemonade''
|Zan Partizanne points up her spear to summon a thundercloud above her. She drops a lightning bolt from the cloud on her both sides for 3 rounds, leaving stars on impact.<br>She attacks on:
|Zan Partizanne points up her spear to summon a thundercloud above her. She drops a lightning bolt from the cloud on her both sides for 3 rounds, leaving stars on impact.<br>She attacks on:
*one side of the stage,
*one side of the stage,
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| '''''Electro Eclair'''''
| '''''Electro Eclair'''''
|
|
Zan Partizanne conjures her Raijin drums in order to use this attack, similar to 'Thunder Candies'.
Zan Partizanne conjures her Raijin drums in order to use this attack, similar to 'Drum N Waste'.
*Again, her drums will explode when taking enough hits from [[Artist]] or [[Water]]/[[Splash]]-augment attacks.
*Again, her drums will explode when taking enough hits from [[Artist]] or [[Water]]/[[Splash]]-augment attacks.


As long as her drums are not destroyed, she may use her drums as a bow and shoot her spear horizontally like an arrow.<br>
As long as her drums are not destroyed, she uses her drums as a bow and shoot her spear horizontally like an arrow.<br>
Then, she fires a giant electric laser from her drums toward the spear (acting as a lightning rod), creating sparks on the floor as well as and stars bouncing from the spear.
Then, she fires a giant electric laser from her drums toward the spear (acting as a lightning rod), creating sparks on the floor as well as and stars bouncing from the spear.
*Eclair is the the original codename for ''Kirby Star Allies''. There is also an Extra Stage called [[Extra Eclair]].
*Eclair is the the original codename for ''Kirby Star Allies''. There is also an Extra Stage called [[Extra Eclair]].
|-
|-
!colspan=2|Attack names are taken from Japanese guide book.
!colspan=2|Attack names are taken from Japanese guide books and the English version's Dream Friend moveset list.
|}
|}
When she is fought again on [[The Divine Terminus]], Zan Partizanne's attacks are more elaborate, but still fundamentally the same.
 
In between attacks, Zan Partizanne moves via Lightning Dodge to get into position for her next attack. For Drum N Waste and Electro Eclair, she moves to the center of the battlefield, while for all the others she moves to one side of the screen (left or right) before executing the move. The only exception to this pattern is if she does two sets of Zan Zlashes in a row.
 
In all of her battles, Zan Partizanne can be stunned while she is performing Drum N Waste and Electro Eclair if she is hit by attacks with the Splash [[Power Effect]] (or by [[Artist]] and [[Adeleine]]'s paintbrush attacks).
 
Click "Expand" on the right to see Zan Partizanne's attack order in her first battle.
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:98%; overflow:auto;">
 
In phase 1, Zan Partizanne always starts with these attacks:
*Zan Zlash x2
*Zan Zlash x2
*Zan Ztab
 
After that, her attack order goes on loop as follows:
#Zan Zlash
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zkewers
#Zan Ztab x2
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zkewers
 
In phase 2, Zan Partizanne's attack order is on loop as follows:
#Drum N Waste
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Ztab
#Lightning Lemonade
#Zan Zkewers
#Electro Eclair
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Ztab x2
#Zan Ztab x2
</div>
 
[[File:KSA The Divine Terminus 08.jpg|thumb|250px|Zan Partizanne using her "Rare Electro Eclair" attack in desperation against the Star Allies in [[The Divine Terminus]]]]
{{quote|Zan Partizanne swore an oath of loyalty to Hyness—even though he has yet to remember her overly long name! Her respect for Hyness never falters, thanks to his intoxicating charisma and her deep sense of duty (and despite his poor treatment of her).|Pause flavor text of '''Zan Partizanne''' (2nd battle in [[The Divine Terminus]]) in Story Mode and [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]]}}
When she is fought again at [[The Divine Terminus]], Zan Partizanne's attacks are more elaborate, but still fundamentally the same.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=2|'''Zan Partizanne's Attacks during the second battle in ''Kirby Star Allies''''' &nbsp;
!colspan=2|'''Zan Partizanne's Attacks during the second battle in ''Kirby Star Allies''''' &nbsp;
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! '''Description'''
! '''Description'''
|-
|-
| '''ザン・ザン'''<br>Zan Slash
| '''ザン・ザン'''<br>Zan Zlash
|Similar to her first battle.
|Similar to her first battle.
|-
|-
| '''ザン・サザン'''<br>Zan Down Thrust
| '''ザン・サザン'''<br>Zan Ztab
|Unlikes in her first battle, Zan Partizanne may perform this three times in a row.
|Unlike in her first battle, Zan Partizanne may perform this three times in a row.
|-
|-
| '''ザン・サウザンド'''<br>Zan Thousand
| '''ライトニングレモネイド・ターン'''<br>''Lightning Lemonade Turn''
|Unlikes in her first battle, Zan Partizanne may turn around when doing the final thrust.
|Unlike in her first battle, Zan Partizanne drops 5 rounds of lightning bolts instead. She attacks on:
|-
| '''Lightning Lemonade Turn'''
|Unlikes in her first battle, Zan Partizanne drops 5 rounds of lightning bolts instead. She attacks on:
*one side of the stage,
*one side of the stage,
*the center,
*the center,
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*back to the starting side.
*back to the starting side.
|-
|-
| '''''Rare Electro Eclair'''''
| '''ザン・サウザンド'''<br>Zan Zkewers
|Zan Partizanne begins with this attack during the second phase of her second battlet.
|Similar to her first battle.
 
|-
Unlike 'Electro Eclair' in her first battle, she moves higher and shoots her spear laser diagonally downward instead.<br>However, this time under her is the safety zone where neither the spear nor the sparks can hit Kirby & his allies.
| '''''レア・エレクトロエクレア'''''<br>''Rare Electro Eclair''
|Unlike 'Electro Eclair' in her first battle, she moves higher and shoots her spear laser diagonally downward instead.<br>However, this time under her is the safety zone where neither the spear nor the sparks can hit Kirby and his allies.
|-
|-
| '''''カミナリオコシ・オンド'''''<br>''Thunder Candies Onde''
| '''''カミナリオコシ・オンド'''''<br>''Drum N Waste Ondo''
|Unlike 'Thunder Candies' in her first battle, Zan Partizanne fires electric blasts for 4 rounds instead:
|Unlike 'Drum N Waste' in her first battle, Zan Partizanne fires electric blasts for 4 rounds instead:
*The first three rounds are all rapid-fire bursts.
*The first three rounds are all rapid-fire bursts.
*The final round is still one shot from each drum that focus on the center of the floor and create a huge eletric barrier there.
*The final round is still one shot from each drum that focus on the center of the floor and create a huge eletric barrier there.
*Onde means 'wave' in French.
*Ondo is a type of Japanese folk music that uses drums similar to the ones Zan Partizanne wields.
|-
|-
!colspan=2|Attack names are taken from Japanese guide book.
!colspan=2|Attack names are taken from Japanese strategy guides and the English version's Dream Friend moveset list.
|}
|}
In between attacks, Zan Partizanne moves via Lightning Dodge to get into position for her next attack. For Drum N Waste and Electro Eclair, she moves to the center of the battlefield, while for all the others she moves to one side of the screen (left or right) before executing the move. The only exception to this pattern is if she does two sets of Zan Zlashes in a row.
Click "Expand" on the right to see Zan Partizanne's attack order in her second battle.
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:98%; overflow:auto;">
In phase 1, Zan Partizanne always starts with these attacks:
*Zan Zlash x2
*Zan Zlash x2
*Zan Ztab x3
*Lightning Lemonade Turn
After that, her attack order goes on loop as follows:
#Zan Zlash
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zkewers
#Zan Zlash x2
#Lightning Lemonade Turn
#Zan Ztab x2
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zkewers
In phase 2, Zan Partizanne's attack order is on loop as follows:
#Rare Electro Eclair
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Ztab
#Drum N Waste Ondo
#Zan Zkewers
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Zlash x2
#Zan Ztab
#Zan Ztab x3
</div>
{{quote|Once upon a time, a poor girl climbed a tower in desperation, only to be struck by lightning. As she breathed her last, a mysterious traveler appeared and unlocked her natural talent for lightning magic. ZAP! Zan Partizanne was born.|Pause flavor text of '''Zan Partizanne''' (Soul Melter EX battle) in [[The Ultimate Choice]]}}
When she is fought solo in Soul Melter EX, Zan Partizanne's attacks are fundamentally the same as her battle at The Divine Terminus, but most of her attacks now ignore invincibility frames from after getting damaged.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=2|'''Zan Partizanne's attacks during her Soul Melter EX battle in ''Kirby Star Allies''''' &nbsp;
|-
! '''Attack'''
! '''Description'''
|-
| '''ライトニングレモネイド'''<br>''Lightning Lemonade''
|Zan Partizanne always begins the battle with this attack.<br>Like her first battle, Zan Partizanne drops 3 rounds of lightning bolts on one side of the stage, the center and the other side. However, the thundercloud above her is bigger and six bolts, three on each side, strike down at a time instead.
|-
| '''ザン・ザン'''<br>Zan Zlash
|Similar to her first two battles.
|-
| '''ザン・サザン'''<br>Zan Ztab
|Similar to her first two battles.
|-
| '''ザン・サウザンド'''<br>Zan Zkewers
|Similar to her first two battles.
|-
| '''''カミナリオコシ・オンド'''''<br>''Drum N Waste Ondo''
|Zan Partizanne begins with this attack during the second phase.
She fires electric blasts for four rounds like her second battle. However, before her third set, she immediately switches to the opposite side she started from before firing away.
|-
| '''''レア・エレクトロエクレア'''''<br>''Rare Electro Eclair''
|Similar to her second battle.
|-
!colspan=2|Attack names are taken from Japanese strategy guides and the English version's Dream Friend moveset list.
|}
====As an ally====
{{quote|Never forget her name! Not that you could with a name like Zan Partizanne... The eldest mage-sister will lend her lightning to your case, because she's loyal and she always repays her debts. But just this once. You got that, puffball?!|Pause text as a Dream Friend in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
{{quote|<big>"Sure thing. I will show you...the terror of the Three Mage-Sisters!"</big><br>The lightning gold priestess from Kirby Star Allies pays a surprise visit! Along with her sisters, she seeks paradise. Will she make Lord Hyness proud?|Pause text in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]]}}
In Version 4.0.0. of the game, Zan Partizanne was added alongside her sisters Flamberge and Francisca as playable [[Dream Friend]]s, unlockable after completing [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] with at least 100 [[Friend Heart]]s. The three can swap out for each-other at almost any time. Zan Partizanne has access to most of her moves as a boss, and can [[hover]] through the air.
=====Moveset=====
The following is Zan Partizanne's moveset as a Dream Friend in ''Kirby Star Allies'':
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!colspan=4| Zan Partizanne's Dream Friend Moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| Skill
!width="30%"| Button Execution
!width="20%"| Skill
!width="30%"| Button Execution
|-
|'''Zan Zlash'''
|{{center|B, then B again}}
|'''Drum N Waste'''
|{{center|↓ and forward + B repeatedly}}
|-
|'''Zan Ztab'''
|{{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|'''Electro Eclair'''
|{{center|↓, and then ↑ + B}}
|-
|'''Zan Zkewers'''
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|'''Lightning Dodge'''
|{{center|L/R + a direction}}
|-
|'''Lightning Lemonade'''
|{{center|Press and hold ↑ + B}}
|'''Sister Tag'''
|{{center|↓ + press and release B}}
|-
|'''Sister Circle'''
|{{center|Press and hold ↓ + B, and then release}}
!colspan=2|
|}
=== ''Super Kirby Clash'' ===
In ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', Zan Partizanne appears in the Castle Village after Team Kirby clears the "Super: The True Final Battle" Story Quest. She can be found sitting alone on the bench at the right end of the village.
Zan Partizanne also appears as a purchasable [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]]. Her sticker comes with the caption "Purge them!"
=== ''Kirby Fighters 2'' ===
In ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', Zan Partizanne appears alongside her sisters on the [[Jambastion Entrance]] [[Battle Stage]], where they act as stage hazards. Neither Zan or her sisters can be attacked by the fighters, and they use some of their boss attacks from ''Kirby Star Allies'' to break up the action.
In addition, a [[Costumes|costume]] for [[Staff]] Kirby can be unlocked which resembles Zan Partizanne, available if the player has save data for ''Kirby Star Allies'' on their [[Nintendo Switch]].
=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Zan Partizanne is represented by a [[Costumes|costume]] and [[color]] for Kirby to use. She also appears as a [[Character Treat]], depicting her artwork from ''Kirby Star Allies''.
=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', a [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] of Zan Partizanne is available to wear upon completing card #17 of the [[Stamp Rally]]. By completing 90 [[Mission (Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe)|missions]] in [[Merry Magoland]], a statue featuring the [[Three Mage-Sisters]] will appear in the park, in addition to unlocking a mask based on [[The Three Mage-Sisters#Heroes in Another Dimension|Retaliator Zan Partizanne]] from [[Heroes in Another Dimension]].
=== ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' ===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Zan Partizanne appears as a Spirit alongside Francisca and Flamberge. More information can be found on [[The Three Mage-Sisters]] page.


==Music==
==Music==
Zan Partizanne's battle theme is titled '''{{furi|忘|わす}}らるる{{furi|閃光|せんこう}}のライトニング'''<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/988614804771237888 Kirby's official JP Twitter post on April 24, 2018, when Zan Partizanne reveals her theme song title and demonstrates her own boss battle]</ref> (''The Forgotten Flash Lightning'', a reference to how her name is often forgotten).
Zan Partizanne's battle theme is titled '''{{furi|忘|わす}}らるる{{furi|閃光|せんこう}}のライトニング'''<ref>''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack]]''</ref> (''Forgotten/Forgotizanne Flash of Lightning''). The title is a reference to how her name is often forgotten, and a pun on her Japanese name: "'''''Paruru'''tizānu''" → "''Wasu'''raruru'''''" (forgotten).
 
It's an intense rock version of '''"[[Song of Supplication]]"''', the battle theme of [[Francisca]] and [[Flamberge]].
 
==Name==
Zan Partizanne's name differs from the names of the other two Mage Sisters in both the English and Japanese versions. In English, the two have a single word name that starts with F, and are named after a weapon with no modifications, while in Japanese, both start with フラン (that can be read as both "Fran" or "Flam") and are followed by a word. Due to this, prior to her name reveal, fans speculated that her name would follow the same patterns in the respective languages. Once her real name was announced, it came as a bit of a surprise. Series director [[Shinya Kumazaki]] named her differently on purpose, to surprise the players, make them feel as if she had a different origin from the other two, and make her unique with a really long name.<ref>[https://www.ndw.jp/kirby_02/ Nintendo Dream interview, rough translation: "As the leader of the Three Mage-Sisters, I think people would expect her name to be “Fran-something”, but I wanted to surprise them. I wanted players to imagine that her birth was different from the other two, and I also wanted her to be unique, with a remarkably long and hard to remember name like “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (laughs).] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20190611073822/https://www.ndw.jp/kirby_02/ Wayback Machine archive])</ref>
 
Zan Partizanne's unwieldy name has also become a running joke on the [[Kirby JP Twitter]]. When she presents news on the official Twitter, she often reminds the readers to remember her name.
{{quote|名は「ザン・パルルティザーヌ」だ。この名、忘れるでないぞ。
My name is Zan Partizanne. Don't forget it.|When she first appeared on the official Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/976247031948722176 Kirby's official JP Twitter post on March 21, 2018] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210514032943/https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/976247031948722176 Wayback Machine archive])</ref>}}
{{quote|ジャマハローア。私だ、もう名前は覚えたな?
Bonjam. It's me. You have remembered my name, right?|When she introduced the newly added [[Celebration Picture]] in ''Star Allies'' Version 2.0.0.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/981003446076686336 Kirby's official JP Twitter post on April 3, 2018] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230524004358/https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/981003446076686336 Wayback Machine archive])</ref>}}
{{quote|ジャマハローア。私だ。ザン…もう名乗らなくても覚えているな!
Bonjam. It's me, Zan... I shouldn't have to tell you! You should remember!|When she introduced the HD Rumble feature in ''Star Allies''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/987164151930806272 Kirby's official JP Twitter post on April 20, 2018] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210514034326/https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/987164151930806272 Wayback Machine snapshot])</ref>}}
 
Additionally, Zan Partizanne is an admirer of [[Hyness]], but the robed sorcerer does not reciprocate her feelings. In particular, Hyness routinely forgets her name, which is referenced in his phase 2 boss fight pause description in [[The Ultimate Choice]].
 
==Nicknames to other characters==
Zan Partizanne has a habit of giving other characters nicknames. For example, she refers to her sisters lovingly as "Franny" ('''キッス''' ''Kiss'' in Japanese) and "Berge" ('''ルージュ''' ''Rouge'' in Japanese), while she refers to Kirby by varying derogatory nicknames like "tiny ball of pink puffy mischief" and "stubby pink ball" ('''ずんぐりピンク''' ''Stubby Pink'' in Japanese). She eventually refers to Kirby properly by name at the end of [[Heroes in Another Dimension]], indicating that she now takes him seriously. More of these nicknames can be seen by her reports on the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] feed, including:
* [[Marx]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/977018625717448704 '''たまのりピエロ'''] (''Ball-Balancing Clown'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/977018625717448704 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Gooey]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/978105575195123713 '''驚きのあいつ'''] (''Astonishing Lad'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/978105575195123713 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Daroach]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/998760585742336000 '''化けネズミ'''] (''Changed Mouse'', a play on the [[wikipedia:Bakeneko|bakeneko]] or "changed cat") (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/998760585742336000 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Dark Meta Knight]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1002384514683826178 '''ちょいワル仮面'''] (''Little Bad Mask'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1002384514683826178 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Adeleine]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1015060355213475840 '''でこっぱちアーティスト'''] (''Big-Forehead Artist'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1015060355213475840 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Ribbon]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1021591100220268546 '''チビッコ妖精'''] (''Rugrat Fairy'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1021591100220268546 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Magolor]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1063265718769090563 '''イカサマたまご'''] (''Crafty Egg'', as translated in English by [[CPU]] nickname in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''). (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1063265718769090563 Wayback Machine archive]</small>) In return, he calls her [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1067976452216250368 '''パルメザンチーズ'''] (''Parmesan Cheese''). (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1067976452216250368 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Taranza]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1064352899277369345 '''インテリ坊ちゃん刈り'''] (''Bowlcut Intellectual'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1064352899277369345 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Susie]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1065077624660144130 '''スイーツOL'''] (''Sweet-tooth Office Lady'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1065077624660144130 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* Susie's Business Suit - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1065077624660144130 '''メタル回転コマ'''] (''Metal Spinning Top'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1065077624660144130 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Shadow Kirby]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1088632669447938049 '''ずんぐりグレー'''] (''Stubby Gray'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1088632669447938049 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Prince Fluff]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1093706071485468672 '''ふとまゆプリンス'''] (''Big-Eyebrows Prince'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1093706071485468672 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[Void Termina]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1117986095659016193 '''モフモフゴッド様'''] (''O Fluffy God'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1117986095659016193 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)
* [[King Dedede]] - [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1154949993054134273 '''くちびるペンギン'''] (''Mouthy Penguin'') (<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/1000/twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1154949993054134273 Wayback Machine archive]</small>)


It's a rock version of the leitmotiv from ''Prayer song to God/Song of Supplication'', the battle theme of [[Francisca]] and [[Flamberge]].
==Trivia==
*Zan Partizanne is the only one of [[The Three Mage-Sisters]] to have her own boss battle theme, albeit just being an arrangement of Francisca and Flamberge's battle theme.
*Barring text used in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]], Zan Partizanne's Dream Friend pause screen description is the only one to not mention the title of her game of origin.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{main|Zan Partizanne/gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Zan Partizanne Splash.jpg|'''Zan Partizanne''''s intro splash card.
KSA Zan Partizanne Artwork.png|Artwork as a boss
Zan Ring.jpg|Zan Partizanne using her ring of lightning drums.
KSA Zan Partizanne pause screen artwork.png|''Kirby Star Allies'' pause screen artwork as a Dream Friend
Zan Laser.jpg|Zan Partizanne performs 'Electro Eclair', a giant laser attack by combing her spear (as a lightning rod) and her drums (to fire the electric laser).
KSA Zan Partizanne splash 1.jpg|Zan Partizanne's first splash screen in ''Kirby Star Allies''
Zan Twitter Post.jpg|Zan Partizanne's avatar from Kirby's official JP Twitter.
KSA Story Mode Credits14.png|Credits image of Zan Partizanne preparing Electro Eclair in ''Kirby Star Allies''
SKC Sticker Zan Partizanne.png|[[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|Sticker]] of Zan Partizanne from ''Super Kirby Clash''
KDB Zan Partizanne character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''
KRtDLD Zan Partizanne Mask Icon.png|Zan Partizanne [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
KRtDLD Retaliator Zan Partizanne Mask Icon.png|Retaliator Zan Partizanne Dress-Up Mask from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
KSA Twitter - Zan Partizanne Introduction.jpg|Zan Partizanne's avatar from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Videos==
*Like the previous two generals, Zan Partizanne's English name is based on the name of [[wikipedia:Partisan (weapon)|the polearm]] she carries.
{{Youtube|sEaEXZ0arV4|300|First battle with Zan Partizanne in ''Kirby Star Allies'' (The Ultimate Choice).}}
*Zan Partizanne is voiced by [[wikipedia:Ry%C5%8Dka_Yuzuki|Ryōka Yuzuki]].
{{Youtube|G9BwNPGyPZQ|300|Second battle with Zan Partizanne in ''Kirby Star Allies'' (The Ultimate Choice).}}
*Zan Partizanne is the second boss in the series who forces an escape sequence after being defeated, the first one being [[Meta Knight]] in Revenge of Meta Knight.
{{Youtube|HRk527CTca4|300|EX battle with Zan Partizanne in ''Kirby Star Allies'' (The Ultimate Choice).}}
*Zan Partizanne refers to her sisters lovingly as 'Franny' and 'Berge'.
 
*Zan Partizanne appears to be personally fond of [[Hyness]] - a feeling which is not reciprocated.
{{clear}}
*Zan Partizanne is the only one of the [[Three Mages|Jambastion mages]] to have her own boss battle theme, albeit just being an arrangement of Francisca and Flamberge's battle theme.
 
**She is also the only member whose name does not begin with the letter F.
==Quotes==
*If Zan Partizanne's [[stamina|health]] is lowered to half before her health bar even appears, the bar won't appear for the rest of the battle, possibly due to a [[glitch]].
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*Her very long name has become a running joke on Kirby's official JP Twitter. When she presents news on the official Twitter, she often reminds the readers to remember her name.
|'''Quotes from Zan Partizanne in ''Kirby Star Allies''''' &nbsp;
{{quote|名は「ザン・パルルティザーヌ」だ。この名、忘れるでないぞ。
|-
My name is Zan Partizanne. Don't forget my name.|When she first appeared on the official Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/976247031948722176 Kirby's official JP Twitter post on March 21, 2018]</ref>}}
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{{quote|ジャマハローア。私だ、もう名前は覚えたな?
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Bonjam. It's me. You have remembered my name, right?|When She introduced the newly added [[Celebration Picture]] in ''Star Allies'' Version 2.0.0.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/981003446076686336 Kirby's official JP Twitter post on April 3, 2018]</ref>}}
*"''Bonjam.''"
{{quote|ジャマハローア。私だ。ザン…もう名乗らなくても覚えているな!
*"''I am Zan Partizanne, the eldest of the three generals of magic.''"
Bonjam. It's me, Zan... Should I not tell you my name, you should have remembered it now!|When She introduced the HD Rumble feature in ''Star Allies''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/987164151930806272 Kirby's official JP Twitter post on April 20, 2018]</ref>}}
*"''At first I thought you to be just a simpleton with a knack for annoyance.''"
*"''Hmph! Now it is clear that you are an interfering interloper!''"
*"''But I am afraid your unwanted wanderings end here.''"
*"''By the will of our beloved liege, Lord Hyness, Officiant of Doom...''"
*"''I shall destroy you here and now!''"
*"''Ugh... Jam...blasted...''"
*"''Bah! How could there be such opposition on a measly and remote planet like this?!''"
*"''Well, it matters not. This Jamba Heart piece is already within my grasp!''"
*"''Listen here, you tiny ball of puffy pink mischief! For all I care...''"
*"''You and this Jambastion can rot in ruin forever!!''"
*"''Baaahahahaha!''"
*"''Jambuhbye!''"
*"''Stop right there, pink one!''"
*"''I did not expect you to survive your visit to Jambastion.''"
*"''What's more, you somehow bested my darling Franny and Berge!''"
*"''However, your luck has run out. It is the dearest wish of Lord Hyness...''"
*"''<big>THAT NO ONE INTERFERES!</big>''"
*"''<small>Heeelp... Hy..ness...</small>''"
*"''<big>Lord Hyness!</big>''"
*"''Wha—What is this?''"
*"''I merely sought Lord Hyness, who was said to have been swallowed into the void.''"
*"''And now...I find myself at the precipice of another dimension!''"
*"''Wait a minute...that stubby pink ball... Is that you?!''"
*"''Francisca! Flamberge! Get over here!''"
*"''Francisca. Flamberge. There's no time for sorrow.''"
*"''It's time now for us to repay our debt to Lord Hyness.''"
*"''But before that...you stubby little pink ball... OH!''"
*"''<big>KIRBY!</big>''"
*"''It seems the fated time is here at last.''"
*"''We, the three Mage-Sisters, will bring this battle to its end...''"
*"''Sure thing. I will show you...the terror of the Three Mage-Sisters!''"
</tab>
</tabs>
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|ja=ザン・パルルティザーヌ
|zhR=léi qiāng pà lū tí zā nǔ
|jaR=Zan Parurutizānu
|zhM=Lightning Spear Partizanne}}
|jaM=Zan Parurutizane
*ザン: From「斬」(''zan'', "to behead" in an on'yomi reading) or possibly a partial voiced form of「サント」(''Santo'', Saint)
*パルルティザーヌ: A partial repetition of「パルティザーヌ」(''Parutizānu''), which is from "partisan" and "-ine" (a feminine agentive/diminutive suffix)
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|zhTradR=léi qiāng pà lū tí zā nǔ
|zhSimp=雷枪帕噜提扎努
|zhSimpR=léi qiāng pà lū tí zā nǔ
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Zan Partizanne
KSA-Zan-Art.png
Artwork of Zan Partizanne from Kirby Star Allies.
Details
First game Kirby Star Allies (2018)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023, reference)
Other game(s) Super Kirby Clash (cameo)
Kirby Fighters 2
Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference)
Copy Abilities Plasma, Beam (Dropped Stars)
Weakness(es) Artist
Splash
Similar to Francisca
Flamberge
Voice actor(s) Ryoka Yuzuki
Theme music

Zan Partizanne's battle theme from Kirby Star Allies

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This article is about Zan Partizanne on her own. For all three sisters, see The Three Mage-Sisters.
But I am afraid your unwanted wanderings end here. By the will of our beloved liege, Lord Hyness, Officiant of Doom... I shall destroy you here and now!
— Zan Partizanne in Kirby Star Allies

Zan Partizanne is a boss who made her debut in Kirby Star Allies. She is described as the Lightning General of The Three Mage-Sisters (the other two being Francisca and Flamberge). She is also the highest-ranking general of the trio, taking orders directly from Hyness, the main antagonist of the game. Like the other two sisters, Zan Partizanne's name is based on the name of the polearm she carries.

As her title implies, Zan Partizanne uses electricity in battle, conducted through her polearm when she swings at the Star Allies, as well as a giant set of drums she straps onto her back, which are modeled after the drums worn by the Japanese God of Thunder Raijin. She gained these powers when she was about to succumb to a deadly thunderstorm, but was rescued by Hyness. Since then, she has been eternally loyal to him, despite his worsening treatment of her up to the events of Kirby Star Allies.

Game appearances[edit]

Zan Partizanne's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby Star Allies Secondary villain, boss, and playable character Available as a Dream Friend since Version 4.0.0.
Super Kirby Clash Cameo Appears in the Castle Village. Also appears as a sticker.
Kirby Fighters 2 Stage hazard Appears alongside Francisca and Flamberge in the Jambastion Entrance stage.
Kirby's Dream Buffet Reference Represented by a costume and color for Kirby. Also appears on a Character Treat.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Reference Appears as a golden statue in Merry Magoland as a reward for completing 90 Missions, and her likeness appears in the form of two Dress-Up Masks.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cameo Appears as a spirit alongside Francisca and Flamberge.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Zan Partizanne first appeared alongside her fellow mage-sisters in Kirby Star Allies. She is first faced in battle at the end of Heavenly Hall in Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion. Once defeated, she destroys the core of the fortress, prompting the Star Allies to escape before it collapses, making her the second boss in the Kirby series who forces an escape sequence after being defeated (the first one being Meta Knight in Revenge of Meta Knight). Zan Partizanne is faced again at The Divine Terminus, just before the battle with Hyness.

Attacks[edit]

Zan Partizanne using her "Drum N Waste" attack against Kirby and co. in Heavenly Hall
The dutiful leader of the three Jambastion mages, Lightning General Zan Partizanne seems to energize the fortress itself and uses high-speed attacks to render her prey helpless. At the bidding of some unknown power, she hunts for dark hearts…
— Pause flavor text of Zan Partizanne (1st battle in Heavenly Hall) in Story Mode and Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!

The following tables list all of Zan Partizanne's attacks as a boss in Kirby Star Allies. Attacks in italics are used during the second phase only.

Zan Partizanne's Attacks during the first battle in Kirby Star Allies  
Attack Description
ザン・ザン
Zan Zlash
Zan Partizanne slashes with her spear. The slash reach is short compared to her thrusting attacks. Most often she slashes twice in a row but can do it only once, too. If she does two sets, she may turn around at the start of her second set if her target is behind her.
  • ザン can also be written as 斬 (slash).
ザン・サザン
Zan Ztab
Zan Partizanne jumps and thrusts down her spear, creating an electric barrier and Dropped Stars around her on impact. Sometimes she may do this move twice in a row. Inhaling the drop stars will grant either the Plasma or Beam abilities depending on color.
ザン・サウザンド
Zan Zkewers
Zan Partizanne rapidly thrusts her spear while dashing, finishing with a forceful thrust. She may turn around upon performing the final thrust.
カミナリオコシ
Drum N Waste
Zan Partizanne conjures a kit of three drums that resemble the ones wielded by Raijin, the Japanese god of lightning.
  • Her drums will explode when taking enough hits from Artist or Water/Splash-augment attacks, leaving her stunned and vulnerable to attacks from Kirby & his allies.

As long as her drums are not destroyed, she fires parabolic electric blasts from the drums for five rounds, leaving stars on impact:

  • Round one & two: one shot from each drum
  • Round three: 3-shot burst from each drum
  • Round four: 5-shot burst from each drum
  • Final round: one shot from each drum that focus on the center of the floor and create a huge eletric barrier there

Under her is the safety zone where the electric blasts can't hit Kirby and his allies.

  • The Japanese name of this attack, カミナリオコシ(雷粔籹)(Thunder Candies) is a kind of wagashi (Japanese traditional confections), well-known as a souvernir from the Kaminarimon ("Thunder Gate") that ultimately leads to the temple Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The English name refers to the music genre, drum 'n' bass.
ライトニングレモネイド
Lightning Lemonade
Zan Partizanne points up her spear to summon a thundercloud above her. She drops a lightning bolt from the cloud on her both sides for 3 rounds, leaving stars on impact.
She attacks on:
  • one side of the stage,
  • the center,
  • the other side of the stage.

The middle under her is the safety zone where the lightning bolts on her both sides can't hit Kirby & his allies.

Electro Eclair

Zan Partizanne conjures her Raijin drums in order to use this attack, similar to 'Drum N Waste'.

  • Again, her drums will explode when taking enough hits from Artist or Water/Splash-augment attacks.

As long as her drums are not destroyed, she uses her drums as a bow and shoot her spear horizontally like an arrow.
Then, she fires a giant electric laser from her drums toward the spear (acting as a lightning rod), creating sparks on the floor as well as and stars bouncing from the spear.

  • Eclair is the the original codename for Kirby Star Allies. There is also an Extra Stage called Extra Eclair.
Attack names are taken from Japanese guide books and the English version's Dream Friend moveset list.

In between attacks, Zan Partizanne moves via Lightning Dodge to get into position for her next attack. For Drum N Waste and Electro Eclair, she moves to the center of the battlefield, while for all the others she moves to one side of the screen (left or right) before executing the move. The only exception to this pattern is if she does two sets of Zan Zlashes in a row.

In all of her battles, Zan Partizanne can be stunned while she is performing Drum N Waste and Electro Eclair if she is hit by attacks with the Splash Power Effect (or by Artist and Adeleine's paintbrush attacks).

Click "Expand" on the right to see Zan Partizanne's attack order in her first battle.

In phase 1, Zan Partizanne always starts with these attacks:

  • Zan Zlash x2
  • Zan Zlash x2
  • Zan Ztab

After that, her attack order goes on loop as follows:

  1. Zan Zlash
  2. Zan Zlash x2
  3. Zan Zkewers
  4. Zan Ztab x2
  5. Zan Zlash x2
  6. Zan Zlash x2
  7. Zan Zkewers

In phase 2, Zan Partizanne's attack order is on loop as follows:

  1. Drum N Waste
  2. Zan Zlash x2
  3. Zan Ztab
  4. Lightning Lemonade
  5. Zan Zkewers
  6. Electro Eclair
  7. Zan Zlash x2
  8. Zan Zlash x2
  9. Zan Ztab x2
  10. Zan Ztab x2
Zan Partizanne using her "Rare Electro Eclair" attack in desperation against the Star Allies in The Divine Terminus
Zan Partizanne swore an oath of loyalty to Hyness—even though he has yet to remember her overly long name! Her respect for Hyness never falters, thanks to his intoxicating charisma and her deep sense of duty (and despite his poor treatment of her).
— Pause flavor text of Zan Partizanne (2nd battle in The Divine Terminus) in Story Mode and Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!

When she is fought again at The Divine Terminus, Zan Partizanne's attacks are more elaborate, but still fundamentally the same.

Zan Partizanne's Attacks during the second battle in Kirby Star Allies  
Attack Description
ザン・ザン
Zan Zlash
Similar to her first battle.
ザン・サザン
Zan Ztab
Unlike in her first battle, Zan Partizanne may perform this three times in a row.
ライトニングレモネイド・ターン
Lightning Lemonade Turn
Unlike in her first battle, Zan Partizanne drops 5 rounds of lightning bolts instead. She attacks on:
  • one side of the stage,
  • the center,
  • the other side of the stage,
  • (turns around) the center,
  • back to the starting side.
ザン・サウザンド
Zan Zkewers
Similar to her first battle.
レア・エレクトロエクレア
Rare Electro Eclair
Unlike 'Electro Eclair' in her first battle, she moves higher and shoots her spear laser diagonally downward instead.
However, this time under her is the safety zone where neither the spear nor the sparks can hit Kirby and his allies.
カミナリオコシ・オンド
Drum N Waste Ondo
Unlike 'Drum N Waste' in her first battle, Zan Partizanne fires electric blasts for 4 rounds instead:
  • The first three rounds are all rapid-fire bursts.
  • The final round is still one shot from each drum that focus on the center of the floor and create a huge eletric barrier there.
  • Ondo is a type of Japanese folk music that uses drums similar to the ones Zan Partizanne wields.
Attack names are taken from Japanese strategy guides and the English version's Dream Friend moveset list.

In between attacks, Zan Partizanne moves via Lightning Dodge to get into position for her next attack. For Drum N Waste and Electro Eclair, she moves to the center of the battlefield, while for all the others she moves to one side of the screen (left or right) before executing the move. The only exception to this pattern is if she does two sets of Zan Zlashes in a row.

Click "Expand" on the right to see Zan Partizanne's attack order in her second battle.

In phase 1, Zan Partizanne always starts with these attacks:

  • Zan Zlash x2
  • Zan Zlash x2
  • Zan Ztab x3
  • Lightning Lemonade Turn

After that, her attack order goes on loop as follows:

  1. Zan Zlash
  2. Zan Zlash x2
  3. Zan Zkewers
  4. Zan Zlash x2
  5. Lightning Lemonade Turn
  6. Zan Ztab x2
  7. Zan Zlash x2
  8. Zan Zlash x2
  9. Zan Zkewers

In phase 2, Zan Partizanne's attack order is on loop as follows:

  1. Rare Electro Eclair
  2. Zan Zlash x2
  3. Zan Ztab
  4. Drum N Waste Ondo
  5. Zan Zkewers
  6. Zan Zlash x2
  7. Zan Zlash x2
  8. Zan Zlash x2
  9. Zan Ztab
  10. Zan Ztab x3
Once upon a time, a poor girl climbed a tower in desperation, only to be struck by lightning. As she breathed her last, a mysterious traveler appeared and unlocked her natural talent for lightning magic. ZAP! Zan Partizanne was born.
— Pause flavor text of Zan Partizanne (Soul Melter EX battle) in The Ultimate Choice

When she is fought solo in Soul Melter EX, Zan Partizanne's attacks are fundamentally the same as her battle at The Divine Terminus, but most of her attacks now ignore invincibility frames from after getting damaged.

Zan Partizanne's attacks during her Soul Melter EX battle in Kirby Star Allies  
Attack Description
ライトニングレモネイド
Lightning Lemonade
Zan Partizanne always begins the battle with this attack.
Like her first battle, Zan Partizanne drops 3 rounds of lightning bolts on one side of the stage, the center and the other side. However, the thundercloud above her is bigger and six bolts, three on each side, strike down at a time instead.
ザン・ザン
Zan Zlash
Similar to her first two battles.
ザン・サザン
Zan Ztab
Similar to her first two battles.
ザン・サウザンド
Zan Zkewers
Similar to her first two battles.
カミナリオコシ・オンド
Drum N Waste Ondo
Zan Partizanne begins with this attack during the second phase.

She fires electric blasts for four rounds like her second battle. However, before her third set, she immediately switches to the opposite side she started from before firing away.

レア・エレクトロエクレア
Rare Electro Eclair
Similar to her second battle.
Attack names are taken from Japanese strategy guides and the English version's Dream Friend moveset list.

As an ally[edit]

Never forget her name! Not that you could with a name like Zan Partizanne... The eldest mage-sister will lend her lightning to your case, because she's loyal and she always repays her debts. But just this once. You got that, puffball?!
— Pause text as a Dream Friend in Kirby Star Allies
"Sure thing. I will show you...the terror of the Three Mage-Sisters!"
The lightning gold priestess from Kirby Star Allies pays a surprise visit! Along with her sisters, she seeks paradise. Will she make Lord Hyness proud?

— Pause text in Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!

In Version 4.0.0. of the game, Zan Partizanne was added alongside her sisters Flamberge and Francisca as playable Dream Friends, unlockable after completing Heroes in Another Dimension with at least 100 Friend Hearts. The three can swap out for each-other at almost any time. Zan Partizanne has access to most of her moves as a boss, and can hover through the air.

Moveset[edit]

The following is Zan Partizanne's moveset as a Dream Friend in Kirby Star Allies:

Zan Partizanne's Dream Friend Moveset in Kirby Star Allies  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Zan Zlash
B, then B again
Drum N Waste
↓ and forward + B repeatedly
Zan Ztab
↓ + B in midair
Electro Eclair
↓, and then ↑ + B
Zan Zkewers
Dash + B
Lightning Dodge
L/R + a direction
Lightning Lemonade
Press and hold ↑ + B
Sister Tag
↓ + press and release B
Sister Circle
Press and hold ↓ + B, and then release

Super Kirby Clash[edit]

In Super Kirby Clash, Zan Partizanne appears in the Castle Village after Team Kirby clears the "Super: The True Final Battle" Story Quest. She can be found sitting alone on the bench at the right end of the village.

Zan Partizanne also appears as a purchasable sticker. Her sticker comes with the caption "Purge them!"

Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

In Kirby Fighters 2, Zan Partizanne appears alongside her sisters on the Jambastion Entrance Battle Stage, where they act as stage hazards. Neither Zan or her sisters can be attacked by the fighters, and they use some of their boss attacks from Kirby Star Allies to break up the action.

In addition, a costume for Staff Kirby can be unlocked which resembles Zan Partizanne, available if the player has save data for Kirby Star Allies on their Nintendo Switch.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Zan Partizanne is represented by a costume and color for Kirby to use. She also appears as a Character Treat, depicting her artwork from Kirby Star Allies.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a Dress-Up Mask of Zan Partizanne is available to wear upon completing card #17 of the Stamp Rally. By completing 90 missions in Merry Magoland, a statue featuring the Three Mage-Sisters will appear in the park, in addition to unlocking a mask based on Retaliator Zan Partizanne from Heroes in Another Dimension.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zan Partizanne appears as a Spirit alongside Francisca and Flamberge. More information can be found on The Three Mage-Sisters page.

Music[edit]

Zan Partizanne's battle theme is titled わすらるる閃光せんこうのライトニング[1] (Forgotten/Forgotizanne Flash of Lightning). The title is a reference to how her name is often forgotten, and a pun on her Japanese name: "Parurutizānu" → "Wasuraruru" (forgotten).

It's an intense rock version of "Song of Supplication", the battle theme of Francisca and Flamberge.

Name[edit]

Zan Partizanne's name differs from the names of the other two Mage Sisters in both the English and Japanese versions. In English, the two have a single word name that starts with F, and are named after a weapon with no modifications, while in Japanese, both start with フラン (that can be read as both "Fran" or "Flam") and are followed by a word. Due to this, prior to her name reveal, fans speculated that her name would follow the same patterns in the respective languages. Once her real name was announced, it came as a bit of a surprise. Series director Shinya Kumazaki named her differently on purpose, to surprise the players, make them feel as if she had a different origin from the other two, and make her unique with a really long name.[2]

Zan Partizanne's unwieldy name has also become a running joke on the Kirby JP Twitter. When she presents news on the official Twitter, she often reminds the readers to remember her name.

名は「ザン・パルルティザーヌ」だ。この名、忘れるでないぞ。

My name is Zan Partizanne. Don't forget it.


— When she first appeared on the official Twitter.[3]
ジャマハローア。私だ、もう名前は覚えたな?

Bonjam. It's me. You have remembered my name, right?


— When she introduced the newly added Celebration Picture in Star Allies Version 2.0.0.[4]
ジャマハローア。私だ。ザン…もう名乗らなくても覚えているな!

Bonjam. It's me, Zan... I shouldn't have to tell you! You should remember!


— When she introduced the HD Rumble feature in Star Allies.[5]


Additionally, Zan Partizanne is an admirer of Hyness, but the robed sorcerer does not reciprocate her feelings. In particular, Hyness routinely forgets her name, which is referenced in his phase 2 boss fight pause description in The Ultimate Choice.

Nicknames to other characters[edit]

Zan Partizanne has a habit of giving other characters nicknames. For example, she refers to her sisters lovingly as "Franny" (キッス Kiss in Japanese) and "Berge" (ルージュ Rouge in Japanese), while she refers to Kirby by varying derogatory nicknames like "tiny ball of pink puffy mischief" and "stubby pink ball" (ずんぐりピンク Stubby Pink in Japanese). She eventually refers to Kirby properly by name at the end of Heroes in Another Dimension, indicating that she now takes him seriously. More of these nicknames can be seen by her reports on the Kirby JP Twitter feed, including:

Trivia[edit]

  • Zan Partizanne is the only one of The Three Mage-Sisters to have her own boss battle theme, albeit just being an arrangement of Francisca and Flamberge's battle theme.
  • Barring text used in Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!, Zan Partizanne's Dream Friend pause screen description is the only one to not mention the title of her game of origin.

Gallery[edit]

Main article: Zan Partizanne/gallery

Videos[edit]

First battle with Zan Partizanne in Kirby Star Allies (The Ultimate Choice).
Second battle with Zan Partizanne in Kirby Star Allies (The Ultimate Choice).
EX battle with Zan Partizanne in Kirby Star Allies (The Ultimate Choice).

Quotes[edit]

Quotes from Zan Partizanne in Kirby Star Allies  
  • "Bonjam."
  • "I am Zan Partizanne, the eldest of the three generals of magic."
  • "At first I thought you to be just a simpleton with a knack for annoyance."
  • "Hmph! Now it is clear that you are an interfering interloper!"
  • "But I am afraid your unwanted wanderings end here."
  • "By the will of our beloved liege, Lord Hyness, Officiant of Doom..."
  • "I shall destroy you here and now!"
  • "Ugh... Jam...blasted..."
  • "Bah! How could there be such opposition on a measly and remote planet like this?!"
  • "Well, it matters not. This Jamba Heart piece is already within my grasp!"
  • "Listen here, you tiny ball of puffy pink mischief! For all I care..."
  • "You and this Jambastion can rot in ruin forever!!"
  • "Baaahahahaha!"
  • "Jambuhbye!"
  • "Stop right there, pink one!"
  • "I did not expect you to survive your visit to Jambastion."
  • "What's more, you somehow bested my darling Franny and Berge!"
  • "However, your luck has run out. It is the dearest wish of Lord Hyness..."
  • "THAT NO ONE INTERFERES!"
  • "Heeelp... Hy..ness..."
  • "Lord Hyness!"
  • "Wha—What is this?"
  • "I merely sought Lord Hyness, who was said to have been swallowed into the void."
  • "And now...I find myself at the precipice of another dimension!"
  • "Wait a minute...that stubby pink ball... Is that you?!"
  • "Francisca! Flamberge! Get over here!"
  • "Francisca. Flamberge. There's no time for sorrow."
  • "It's time now for us to repay our debt to Lord Hyness."
  • "But before that...you stubby little pink ball... OH!"
  • "KIRBY!"
  • "It seems the fated time is here at last."
  • "We, the three Mage-Sisters, will bring this battle to its end..."
  • "Sure thing. I will show you...the terror of the Three Mage-Sisters!"

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ザン・パルルティザーヌ
Zan Parurutizānu
Zan Parurutizane
  • ザン: From「斬」(zan, "to behead" in an on'yomi reading) or possibly a partial voiced form of「サント」(Santo, Saint)
  • パルルティザーヌ: A partial repetition of「パルティザーヌ」(Parutizānu), which is from "partisan" and "-ine" (a feminine agentive/diminutive suffix)
Traditional Chinese 雷槍帕嚕提扎努
léi qiāng pà lū tí zā nǔ
Thunder Spear Parlutizane (transliteration of Parurutizane/Partizanne)
Simplified Chinese 雷枪帕噜提扎努
léi qiāng pà lū tí zā nǔ
Dutch Zan Partizanne -
French Zan Pertuisane From "pertuisane" (partisan)
German Partisanne From "partisane" (partisan)
Italian Zan Partizanne -
Korean 잔 파르티잔느
Jan Pareutijanneu
Zan Partizanne
Portuguese Zan Partizanne -
Spanish Zan Partizanne -


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