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- This article is about the Copy Ability Fire, and should not be confused with the Burning ability, a similar fire ability that was once called Fireball.
- This article is about the Copy Ability. For the course in Top Ride, see Fire (course).
Fire is a Copy Ability obtained by absorbing a fire type enemy or object, and it allows Kirby to exhale a powerful breath of fire. In older games, Kirby uses this ability while standing still, as opposed to the similar Burning ability, which is more based on moving quickly. Later on, however, the Burning ability would be subsumed into Fire when it was given a more expansive move-set, starting with Kirby Super Star. Fire is one of Kirby's oldest Copy Abilities, making its debut in Kirby's Adventure. When possessing the Fire ability, Kirby sports a golden tiara with a green/blue jewel embedded in it. Bright orange flames emerge from the headgear, and in many older titles, Kirby's color slightly changes, making him more red than pink.
Characteristics[edit]
Fire is among the most elemental and ubiquitous abilities in Kirby's arsenal, and arguably more than any other is emblematic of his Copy Ability and how it gives Kirby expanded powers. In its simplest form, it allows Kirby to breathe fire from his mouth to deter opponents, thaw out ice, and light the fuses of cannons. While using this fire breath, Kirby is forced to hold still, and naturally it cannot be used underwater (a restriction that is not beholden to Burning Leo, Fire's main representative and helper). In later games, particularly those that follow Kirby Super Star's example, Fire would be given a much more versatile move-set, incorporating the fireball of Burning among other more specialized attacks. The main fire breath ability would also be upgraded, allowing Kirby to angle and direct his fire breath to an extent. Being an elemental ability, Fire can be readily combined with other abilities and allies to create potent combinations, particularly in Kirby Star Allies.
As mentioned above, Fire's primary provider and representative helper is Burning Leo. Other common providers include Hot Head, Galbo, and (in appearances where Burning is not a distinct power) Flamer.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Adventure/Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
Fire first appears in Kirby's Adventure, the game which introduced Kirby's Copy Abilities, and also appears in its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. Absorbing a Hot Head allows Kirby to breathe fire at his enemies.
Kirby Super Star/Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
In Kirby Super Star and the game's remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby can obtain the fire ability through Copy Essences, the Copy Essence Deluxe on Planet Hotbeat, or inhaling fiery enemies, notably Burning Leo. With the fire ability equipped, Kirby can create a Burning Leo as a Helper. These games did not feature the Fire ability's counterpart Burning, but instead included moves associated with Burning into the Fire ability. Therefore, Kirby is not only able to breathe fire at enemies, but to engulf himself in flames and charge forward as well.
| Fire moveset for Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
| Fire Breath | B
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Aim Fire | Fire Breath + Control Pad
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| Fireball Inferno | Hold B + Hold Back
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Burn | Dash + B
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| Fireball Spin | B in air
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Fireball Roll | B prior to landing
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Kirby Air Ride[edit]
Fire is one of the Copy Abilities which racing Kirbys can use in this spin-off title. When acquired, Kirby is able to spit fire balls which land on the course and remain as conflagrations which can trip up racers who ride over them for a short time. Like other abilities in this game, Fire only lasts for a short while before disappearing.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]
Fire appears along with Burning once again, working like its appearance in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, althought this time Kirby can slightly aim the direction of his fire with the Control Pad, like in Kirby Super Star. It is once again mainly provided by Hot Head.
Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
Fire makes a return in this title, this time without Burning accompanying it. As such, it is provided by Hot Head, Acchi, and Flamer (who previously provided Burning). Collecting the Ability Scroll for Fire allows Kirby to angle his fire breath up and down while using it.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land[edit]
Fire reappears as an ability in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, where it is obtained by inhaling fiery enemies such as Hot Heads, Flamers, and Galbos. It can also be obtained from rocks launched by the volcanoes in Dangerous Dinner. The Fire ability is required for some fuses to be lit to launch Kirby from a cannon to secret areas of the stage, which may provide an Energy Sphere. A super version of the Fire ability, called Monster Flame also exists, and can be obtained by inhaling a Super Hot Head.
Notably, due to gaining the "Burn" move from Burning in this game, Fire is now capable of breaking metal blocks.
| Fire moveset for Kirby's Return to Dream Land | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
| Fire Breath | 1
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Spinning Fire Breath | 1 in midair
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| Target Fire | Fire Breath + Control Pad
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Fireball Spin | ↓ + 1 in midair
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| Fireball Inferno | Fire Breath + hold Back
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Fireball Roll | Hit ground during Fireball Spin
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| Burn | Dash + 1
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Fireball Climb | Touch wall during Fireball Spin/Roll
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| Burning Flame | 1 during Burn
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Fire returns in this game, functioning almost identically to the way it did in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. However, it lacks Spinning Fire Breath and Burning Flame. It gained two new moves, Fireball Jump and Searing Burn. Like in Kirby's Return to Dream Land it can be obtained from Hot Heads and Flamers, in addition, it can be obtained from Flame Galboros and various boss attacks such as Pyribbit's flaming rocks.
Fire Kirby also appears as a collectible Keychain, using a sprite from Kirby Super Star Ultra.
| Fire moveset for Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot | ||
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| Skill | Image | Button Execution |
| Fire Breath |  |
B
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| Target Fire |  |
Fire Breath + Circle Pad/Control Pad
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| Fireball Inferno |  |
Press and hold toward Kirby during Fire Breath
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| Burn |  |
Dash + B
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| Searing Burn |  |
A during Burn
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| Fireball Spin |  |
↓ + B in midair
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| Fireball Roll |  |
Touch the ground during Fireball Spin
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| Fireball Jump |  |
Press A during Fireball Roll
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| Fireball Climb |  |
Touch a wall during Fireball Roll or Fireball Spin
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Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
Fire returns in this game, functioning identically to the way it did in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. It is provided by Hot Head, Galbo, Flamer, and other enemies. When combined with the Robobot Armor, it results in a powerful Fire Mode which can shoot massive flamethrowers and leave conflagrations on the ground.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
Fire returns as an ability in this installment, provided by Burning Leo, who also represents the ability as a Friend. Fire provides the Sizzle enhancement to various Copy Abilities, and can also be used in conjunction with Cleaning or Wing to perform Rising Sizzler.
| Fire moveset for Kirby Star Allies | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
| Fire Breath | B
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Fireball Spin | ↓ + B in midair
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| Target Fire | Fire Breath + control stick
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Fireball Roll | ↓ + B prior to landing
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| Fireball Inferno | Press and hold ← during Fire Breath
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Fireball Jump | Press A during Fireball Roll
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| Burn | Dash + B
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Fireball Climb | Touch a wall during Fireball Roll or Fireball Spin
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| Searing Burn | A during Burn
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]
Fire Kirby appears in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. He can use his fire breath to light Lantern Switches which can make items appear in a similar manner to breaking a Bomb Block. He can also now gradually burn mid-bosses and bosses by continuously attacking them, dealing small amounts of damage to them over time for a period of time, with the effects lasting longer the more attacks are used on them. Flames produced by Fire can also stay on the ground or another surface, and damage enemies that run into it. Kirby can go to Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop and evolve the ability into Volcano Fire and Dragon Fire.
Moveset[edit]
All attack names are conjectural unless otherwise stated.
| Fire moveset in Kirby and the Forgotten Land | ||
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| Move | Button execution | Description |
| Fire Breath | B | Kirby breathes out fire to burn enemies, also leaving behind lingering flames. |
| Lingering Flames | Created by continuous attacks of Fire Breath. | If Kirby continuously uses Fire Breath, lingering flames can appear. They can grow larger if the move is used even more. If this is used on an enemy, the flames will stick onto that enemy until they die out. |
| Target Fire | L-Stick during Fire Breath | Kirby can walk slowly and rotate 360 degrees during Fire Breath. |
| Fix Fire | Hold L/R during Fire Breath | Kirby can fix the aim of Fire Breath while walking. |
| Burn | B in midair while moving/B + A quickly while moving | Kirby engulfs himself in flames and dashes forwards. |
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]
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| “ | After inhaling an attack, Kirby can transform himself! Kirby has now become...Fire Kirby! | ” | — Meta Knight, in Kirby Comes to Cappy Town |
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, the Fire ability is the first to be showcased, and is among the most commonly-appearing abilities in the series. True to the games, Fire Kirby's primary power is the ability to breathe a steady stream of fire from his mouth, which can be used to easily fell most foes, even those who are already fire-based. The only entities that Fire Kirby is completely ineffectual against are the monster Flame Feeder—who grows stronger from all sources of heat, Lobzilla—who counters with its own ice breath, and eNeMeE himself—who absorbs the fire breath into his cloak. Unlike in the games, Fire Kirby's powers are limited, as the fire emanating from his hat will gradually shrink and eventually disappear completely the more he uses the ability.
In Cartoon Buffoon, King Dedede attempts to place himself in the role of Kirby in the cartoon, even going so far as to give himself the Fire ability. When Meta Knight is urged to say his line on the matter, he balks, noting that even he could not make the name "Fire Dedede" sound cool. In Fossil Fools - Part II, the monster Kirbysaurus - made from Kirby's DNA - also momentarily gains the Fire ability.
Artwork of Fire Kirby riding a Warp Star
Fire Kirby subduing Octacon in Kirby Comes to Cappy Town
Fire Kirby dueling with Sasuke in a Dedede robot in Cappy New Year
Fire Kirby causing Galbo to bloat from the inside in Hatch Me If You Can
Fire Kirby defeating Fridgy in Prediction Predicament - Part I
Fire Kirby quickly dispatching Gabon in Scare Tactics - Part II
Fire Kirby facing off against Flame Feeder in Tourist Trap
Fire Kirby fruitlessly attempting to attack eNeMeE in Fright to the Finish
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
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Kirby's Adventure | Pause caption Kirby can breathe fire! Enemies beware, or you're gonna get burned! Demo reel Yowch! Kirby uses the Fire attack! |
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Kirby Super Star | Use Dash and Y to hurl burning fireballs. You can light fuses, candles, or even yourself to become a mega-powerful weapon. |
 
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Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land & Kirby & The Amazing Mirror |
Fire!! Hot! So hot! Too hot to touch! |
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Kirby: Squeak Squad | Fire! Hot! So hot! Too hot to touch! Burning! |
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Kirby Super Star Ultra | Burn bright with fire power! Light the fuse! Yow! Hot! You're on fire, man! Yoww! |
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Feel the heat of hot flame techniques! Light fuses! Climb walls! Fireball Climb! And if you're on fire, it's Fireball Inferno time! |
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe | A flaming ability that burns white hot! Light the fuse, roll into a fireball, and scorch through the air with a bang. Embrace the blistering flames of Fireball Inferno! |
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Kirby: Planet Robobot | This flaming ability allows Kirby to spit out fire! Light the fuse and ignite yourself to produce an even more powerful flame. |
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Kirby Star Allies | Its flame techniques burn bright! Light fuses, your friends' weapons, or whatever you want with this searing fire. When these flames get in the middle of friends, all sorts of fiery devastation is possible! |
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land | This ability is hot, hot, hot! Light fuses, burn through obstacles, and toast your enemies with the power of a raging fire. Run, jump, then attack to blast forward as a fireball! |
Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
| Fire Kirby Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee | |||
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| Fire Kirby | 
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Kirby's Adventure (5/93) | When Kirby swallows a fire-wielding enemy, he transforms into Fire Kirby. Not only does he breathe fire in this form, but he can also sprout flames on his entire body and damage enemies by crashing into them. Fire Kirby wears the bright red headdress of his enemy Burning Leo. The hat turns into a helpful weapon when thrown. |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
| Fire Kirby Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl | |||
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| Name | Image | Appears In | Description |
| Fire Kirby | 
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SNES Kirby Super Star DS Kirby: Canvas Curse* |
Kirby when he inhales an enemy who uses fire. Shooting fire from his mouth, Fire Kirby can cook enemies from afar. This ability also allows Kirby to light explosive blocks, fuses, and so on. In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Fire Kirby can roll his burning body into enemies as an attack move. |
*= This game states that Fire Kirby made a recent appearance in Kirby: Canvas Curse. This is incorrect because, at that time, Kirby: Squeak Squad was the recent game that appeared before Brawl.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
| Fire Kirby Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | ||||
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| Name | Image | Appears In | American English description | British English description |
| Fire Kirby | 
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NES Kirby's Adventure (5/1993) SNES Kirby Super Star |
When Kirby first copied the Fire ability he was only able to breathe fire. Nowadays, he can do all sorts of neat things! For example, he can engulf himself in flames and roll forward, burning grass, lighting fuses, melting ice, and so on. What we'd really like him to do, though, is help us make the perfect s'more. Mmmmm. | Once upon a time, all Fire Kirby could do was shoot flames from his mouth, but he's come a long way since then. Now he can roll along the ground as a blazing fireball, burn up grass, light fuses, melt ice and so on. That's great and all, but what we really want to know is...can he help us get a barbecue going? |
Kirby: Squeak Squad manual[edit]
- "Fire Kirby's hot stuff! Use his flames to burn up enemies or surround him in a fiery cloak and charge forward. He can also burn grass and light fuses."
Trivia[edit]
- While not quite the first obtainable ability in the series, Fire is the first Copy Ability ever shown in a Kirby game, as it is the first to be demonstrated to the player in the tutorial reel for Kirby's Adventure.
- Fire is the first Copy Ability which appears in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, being used by Kirby in the first episode; Kirby Comes to Cappy Town to battle the monster Octacon.
- Fire is also the first and only Copy Ability which is used by the Kirby-saurus in Fossil Fools - Part II.
- In Kirby's Adventure, it is possible for Fire Kirby to breathe fire underwater for a brief moment by swallowing Hot Head to gain the ability while underwater. This causes him to perform his automatic "demonstration" fire breath, which can defeat enemies and light fuses underwater.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby Super Star
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Figure from Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Treasure Road artwork from Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Artwork of the Fire Breath card from Kirby no Copy-toru!
Artwork of the Long Fire Breath card from Kirby no Copy-toru!
Artwork of the Burn card from Kirby no Copy-toru!
Artwork of the Long Burn card from Kirby no Copy-toru!
Alternate artwork of the Long Burn card from Kirby no Copy-toru!
Artwork featuring Fire Kirby with Kinopio-kuns from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s LINE account
Sprites[edit]
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby Super Star
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, and Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Ability Item from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Keychain from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Icons[edit]
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby: Squeak Squad (Copy Ability bubble icon)
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby Super Star Ultra (Copy Essence Deluxe)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (pause screen)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (Milky Way Wishes)
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Screenshots[edit]
Pause screen for the Fire Ability from Kirby's Adventure
Fire Kirby-saurus, in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Other[edit]
Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz
Videos[edit]
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Fire
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ファイア Faia |
Fire |
| Chinese | 烈火 Lièhuǒ |
Literally "Blazing Fire" |
| Dutch | Vuur | Fire |
| French | Feu | Fire |
| German | Feuer | Fire |
| Italian | Fuoco | Fire |
| Korean | 파이어 Paieo |
Fire |
| Polish | Płomień[1] Ogień[2] Fire[3] |
Flame Fire — |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Cometa[4] Fogo[5] |
Comet Fire |
| European Portuguese | Fogo[6][7] | Fire |
| Russian | Огонь Ogon' |
Fire |
| Spanish | Fuego | Fire |
References
- ↑ Nintendo Polska - Kirby: Planet Robobot
- ↑ Nintendo Polska - Kirby: Planet Robobot
- ↑ Nintendo Polska - Kirby Star Allies
- ↑ Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Kirby Comes to Cappy Town, Cappy New Year
- ↑ Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Scare Tactics - Part II
- ↑ Nintendo Portugal - Kirby Star Allies
- ↑ Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
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- Good pages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Air Ride
- Copy Abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Copy Abilities with fiery properties
- Copy Abilities which can light fuses
- Copy Abilities in the Kirby novel series
