Leaf

Leaf Artwork of Leaf Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Details First game Kirby's Return to Dream Land (2011) Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023, upcoming) Other game(s) Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference) Type(s) Unlimited uses Obtained from Leafan, Bulby, amiibo (Planet Robobot): Olimar, Villager, Isabelle, any Animal Crossing series figurines and cards Power(s) Several vegetation-related attacks. Similar to Tornado, Wing

Leaf is a Copy Ability that debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and can be obtained from the enemies Leafan and Bulby. When acquiring this ability, Kirby gains a crown of leaves with a brooch at the base with a green gem inset, similar to the Fire tiara. Leaf Kirby's attacks include swirling razor-sharp leaves and throwing them mostly in a vortex fashion. These leaves, like Cutter blades and similar projectiles, are able to cut ropes. In addition, Leaf Kirby also receives a unique Guard, where instead of standing in defensive pose like he normally would, Kirby hides in a leaf pile, which renders him immune to almost all attacks. With its unique Guard and the ability to attack from medium range, Leaf is a defensive ability that cautious players can use very effectively.

Game appearances

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Leaf debuts in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, also appears in the remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and is encountered fairly early in the game. It can be obtained from the enemies Leafan and Bulby, neither of which put up much of a fight.

Leaf moveset for Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Move	Controls	Details
Leaf Attack	1	Launches several leaves forwards. They swirl around Kirby in an increasing arc before flying offscreen in the forwards direction, dealing delayed damage at surprising ranges.
Leaf Swirl	Hold 1	Kirby begins circling around, forming a tornado of leaves that deals continuous damage. Kirby can jump and move slowly while spinning; the move can be held indefinitely.
Leaf Scatter	Release 1 during Leaf Swirl	The leaf tornado from Leaf Swirl expands as its constituent leaves scatter in various directions.
Leaf Dance	Dash + 1	A more contained and time-limited form of Leaf Swirl; a quick twister of leaves that hits repeatedly for a second or two.
Leaf Hide	Hold A	A special Guard, whereupon Kirby hides in a pile of leaves. Kirby becomes intangible, completely immune to any attacks, which pass through him without causing any chip damage or knockback; enemies likewise take no damage upon colliding with him, however. Releasing the guard causes a burst of leaves that deal minor damage to nearby enemies.
Leaf Uppercut	↑ + 1	Similar to Stone Uppercut, Kirby creates a vertical line of leaves that reaches upwards and hits targets at slightly above his level. Acts quickly and can be reasonably spammed against floating bosses.
Leaf Rain	↓ + 1 in midair	Fires multiple leaves in a fan formation downwards, looking similar to Wing's Feather Gun. Gives Kirby a small boost upwards when used, but the delay between uses makes it not feasible to float with.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Kirby using "Leaf Uppercut" on Paintra in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Leaf returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Some of its moves were slightly changed in this game and future titles. Leaf Attack now only launches one to two leaves depending on how many leaves have already been thrown instead of two to three—but in exchange, the move can be used in succession quicker—and Leaf Rain only launches three leaves instead of five, with the leaves being more spread apart to compensate, however the move also cannot be used in succession as quickly. Any leaf projectiles thrown also now stick to surfaces for a bit before disappearing, however this is only a visual change. It is encountered much less often than in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Leaf moveset for Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Move	Controls	Details
Leaf Attack	B	Launches several leaves forwards. They swirl around Kirby in an increasing arc before flying offscreen in the forwards direction, dealing delayed damage at surprising ranges.
Leaf Swirl	Press and hold B	Kirby begins circling around, forming a tornado of leaves that deals continuous damage. Kirby can jump and move slowly while spinning; the move can be held indefinitely.
Leaf Scatter	Release B during Leaf Swirl	The leaf tornado from Leaf Swirl expands as its constituent leaves scatter in various directions.
Leaf Dance	Dash + B	A more contained and time-limited form of Leaf Swirl; a quick twister of leaves that hits repeatedly for a second or two.
Leaf Hide	L/R	A special Guard, whereupon Kirby hides in a pile of leaves. Kirby becomes intangible, completely immune to any attacks, which pass through him without causing any chip damage or knockback; enemies likewise take no damage upon colliding with him, however. Releasing the guard causes a burst of leaves that deal minor damage to nearby enemies.
Leaf Uppercut	↑ + B	Similar to Stone Uppercut, Kirby creates a vertical line of leaves that reaches upwards and hits targets at slightly above his level. Acts quickly and can be reasonably spammed against floating bosses.
Leaf Rain	↓ + B in midair	Fires multiple leaves in a fan formation downwards, looking similar to Wing's Feather Gun. Gives Kirby a small boost upwards when used, but the delay between uses makes it not feasible to float with.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Leaf also appears in Kirby: Planet Robobot, more-or-less unchanged from Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Notably, the act of coming out of Leaf Hide is given a proper term in this title: "Reveal".

Leaf moveset for Kirby: Planet Robobot
Move	Image	Controls	Details
Leaf Attack		B	Launches several leaves forwards. They swirl around Kirby in an increasing arc before flying offscreen in the forwards direction, dealing delayed damage at surprising ranges.
Leaf Swirl		Press and hold B	Kirby begins circling around, forming a tornado of leaves that deals continuous damage. Kirby can jump and move slowly while spinning; the move can be held indefinitely.
Leaf Scatter		Release B during Leaf Swirl	The leaf tornado from Leaf Swirl expands as its constituent leaves scatter in various directions.
Leaf Dance		Dash + B	A more contained and time-limited form of Leaf Swirl; a quick twister of leaves that hits repeatedly for a second or two.
Leaf Uppercut		↑ + B	Similar to Stone Uppercut, Kirby creates a vertical line of leaves that reaches upwards and hits targets at slightly above his level. Acts quickly and can be reasonably spammed against floating bosses.
Leaf Rain		↓ + B in midair	Fires multiple leaves in a fan formation downwards, looking similar to Wing's Feather Gun. Gives Kirby a small boost upwards when used, but the delay between uses makes it not feasible to float with.
Leaf Hide		L/R	A special Guard, whereupon Kirby hides in a pile of leaves. Kirby becomes intangible, completely immune to any attacks, which pass through him without causing any chip damage or knockback; enemies likewise take no damage upon colliding with him, however.
Reveal		During Leaf Hide, release L/R	Releases the Leaf Hide guard, causing a burst of leaves that deal minor damage to nearby enemies.

Kirby's Dream Buffet

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Leaf Kirby appears on a Character Treat. Leaf does not appear as an ability in the game itself.

Profiles

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	It's time to dance! The Leaf Dance creates a gorgeous swirl of razor-edged leaves. Press A to Guard, and...huh?! You're gone!
	Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby: Planet Robobot	Be a leaf on the wind with this sharp ability. Spin up a torrent of dancing leaves to slice and dice, or activate your guard and-- Hey, where'd you go?!

Gallery

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  Artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Ability Star from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Leaf Kirby using "Leaf Hide" in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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  Pre-release screenshot of Leaf Kirby in action in Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Pause menu art from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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  Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot

Videos

Click to load content Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Leaf

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	リーフ Rīfu	Leaf
Dutch	Blad	Leaf
French	Feuille	Leaf
German	Laub	Foliage
Italian	Foglia	Leaf
Portuguese	Folha	Leaf
Russian	Лист List	Leaf
Spanish	Hoja	Leaf