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Blado

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Blado
Blado KCC artwork.png
Artwork of Blado from Kirby: Canvas Curse.
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First game Kirby: Canvas Curse (2005)
Latest game Kirby Star Allies (2018)
Other game(s) Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Copy Ability N/A
Similar entities Gordo
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This article is about the Gordo-like enemy which debuted in Kirby: Canvas Curse, and should not be confused with Blade.
Blado certainly looks like he's doing his job, but it's becoming more and more obvious his heart is no longer in it. Part of him wants a co-worker to say something about it; the other part of him dreads that conversation.
— Figurine description of Blado from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

Blado is an invincible enemy which appears in both Kirby: Canvas Curse and its spiritual successor - Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. He is similar to Gordo in both shape and function, and will harm Kirby if he comes into contact with him.

Blado is a round creature with two eyes, much like Gordo, though he usually bears a more menacing expression than his older counterpart. Instead of simple spikes on his exterior, however, he has four curved blades which resemble axe heads. These spin around Blado as he moves, making him look even more threatening. Despite the different appearance though, Blado is not any more dangerous to touch than Gordo. His only real functional difference is that he moves in a circular pattern, connected to a chain.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]

Kirby maneuvering past several Blados in Kirby: Canvas Curse.
This enemy circles in a single area and attacks with its sharp blades.
— Kirby: Canvas Curse instruction booklet (NA print), page 16

KCC Blado sprite.png Blado makes his first appearance in Kirby: Canvas Curse. He is often seen attached to a chain, spinning around in circles. Kirby cannot defeat Blado, and must instead try to avoid him. Notably, this game refers to Blado using neutral pronouns.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby: Canvas Curse, Blado appears in the following locations:

Blado locations in Kirby: Canvas Curse  
Reddy Land Arange Gorge Iello Adventure Neo Greo Bloo Hills Omarine Zone Wonder Lilane
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Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]

Kirby waiting out a swathe of Blados in Challenge Mode in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.

Blado returns in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, behaving as he did in previous games. He makes a continuous swinging sound while rotating on his path, and is found in several Challenge Mode stages in addition to the main Story Mode.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Blado appears in the following locations:

Blado locations in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse  
Green Valley Yellow Dunes Indigo Ocean Blue Sky Palace Orange Woodland Red Volcano Purple Fortress
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Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Blado as it appears in Kirby Star Allies.

In Kirby Star Allies, Yggy Woods and Parallel Woods drop Blados from their canopies. Dropped Blados fall quickly to the ground, then spin along the ground when leaving the area. This marks their first appearance in a main series title.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby Star Allies, Blado can be found in the following levels and stages:

Blado locations in Kirby Star Allies  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Green Gardens No Falluna Moon Yes
Donut Dome No Planet Misteen No
Honey Hill No Mareen Moon No
Fruity Forest No Planet Caverna No
Clash at Castle Dedede No Grott Moon No
Extra Eclair No Planet Frostak No
Friendly Field No Blizzno Moon No
Reef Resort No Planet Towara No
Echo's Edge No Gabbel Moon No
Nature's Navel No Star Lavadom No
Sacred Square No Sizzlai Moon No
Inside Islands No Jambandra Base No
Duplex Dream No The Divine Terminus No
Gatehouse Road No Extra Planet α No
Eastern Wall No Extra Planet β No
Longview Corridor No Extra Planet γ No
Western Outer Wall No Extra Planet δ Yes
Inner Sanctum No Ability Planet No
Heavenly Hall No Dimension I Yes
Sector A No Dimension II No
Sector B No Dimension III No
Sector C No Dimension IV No
Planet Earthfall No

Trivia[edit]

  • The spinning blade hazard from the stage Nature's Navel in Kirby Star Allies is called メガブレドー (Mega Blado) in Japanese.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ブレドー
Buredō
Play on "blade" and「ゴルドー」(Gorudō, Gordo)
European French Hachi[1] Possibly from "hache" (axe) or "hacher" (to hack)
German Klingor Play on "Klinge" (blade) and "Gordo"
Italian Rotolama Combination of "rotolare" (to roll) and "lama" (blade)

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