Needle

Needle
Artwork of Needle Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
First game	Kirby's Adventure
Latest game	Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Other game(s)	Kirby's Dream Course Kirby's Dream Land 2 Kirby's Block Ball Kirby's Dream Land 3 Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Kirby Air Ride Kirby: Canvas Curse Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Type(s)	Unlimited uses
Obtained from	Boten, Bukiset, Captain Stitch, Ghost Knight, Kacti, Needlous, Pichikuri, Punc, Spikey, Tick, Togezo
Power(s)	Surrounding Kirby with spikes and performing needle-based attacks.
Comparable to	Spark, Freeze

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Needle is a Copy Ability, making its debut in Kirby's Adventure. It can be obtained by inhaling a Needle Bukiset, a Togezo, or a Needlous. After its initial appearance, Needle has made several appearances throughout the series, but it has not been seen since Triple Deluxe.

Game Appearances[edit]

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Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]

Needle makes it debut appearance in Kirby's Adventure. Kirby surrounds himself with needles, hurting any enemy that is too close to him. If Kirby is falling, the spikes hit enemies from below.

Needle reappears in the remake. There, Kirby is colored yellow, and he wears a pink-colored cap filled with golden needles.

Kirby's Dream Course[edit]

Needle returns in Kirby's Dream Course, where it functions similar to the Stone ability. When used, Needle causes Kirby to stop moving if he is touching the ground, even when on a slope. The ability is obtained from Togezo.

Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]

Needle reappears in Kirby's Dream Land 2. Kirby acquires this ability from Captain Stitch and Spikey. By itself, this ability performs similar to the one in Kirby's Adventure.

When on an Animal Friend, however, Kirby can perform a variation of the ability. When Coo is carrying him, Kirby can extend the needles below him. If Kine holds him, he can have Kine extend spikes around his body. If Rick carries Kirby, Rick can have his back covered in spikes.

Kirby's Block Ball[edit]

Needle appears in this game, obtainable from Spikey or an Ability Swap item. When Kirby has this ability, he can flare up in spikes, temporarily halting his movement (though not altering his course) when doing so. This can be used to break certain blocks and deal increased damage to bosses, though its most unique use comes with its ability to re-attach Kirby to a paddle when he uses it near one. Once attached, Kirby can be served as if he was starting a new ball or entering the area, granting much more control over where Kirby goes.

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

Needle makes another appearance in the sequel Kirby's Dream Land 3. It functions similarly to its previous appearance. New Animal Friends, though, create more Needle-related abilities with Kirby or Gooey.

If Nago holds Kirby with the Needle ability, Kirby can shoot pink spikes that can harm the enemy. If Chuchu is riding on Kirby with the Needle ability, Chuchu can shoot needles from her back. If Pitch is being used, Pitch can fly in a straight line, defeating any enemy he pecks.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, there are combos such as the following:

Needle-Bomb: Transforms into a Gordo, then blows the Spikes out (similar to Captain Stitch from Kirby's Dream Land 2 and 3.).
Needle-Stone: Makes a giant drill.
Needle-Needle: Several larger spiked objects appear, giving Kirby a larger range for his attack. A few of these objects are a cactus, a pencil, a nail and a fork.
Needle-Ice: Turns Kirby into a snowflake. Pressing down the attack button increases the size and range of the Snowflake.

Kirby Air Ride[edit]

Needle returns as an usable Copy Ability in Kirby Air Ride. Kirby can receive this ability if he swallows a Pichikuri or if he touches a Needle Copy Ability Panel. If Kirby charges with the Needle ability, Kirby's spikes extends, hurting any opponent or enemy that is nearby, similar to the Ice ability in that game.

Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]

Needle is one of the few Copy Abilities that make an appearance in Kirby: Canvas Curse. If the player taps Kirby, Kirby turns yellow and spikes protrude from him. He can ride the drawn lines and stick to walls, defeating enemies that touch him. Kirby can receive this ability from Needlous and Tick.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land[edit]

Kirby uses the Mega Needle in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Needle makes a prominent return in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Kirby can receive it by inhaling Needlous, Tick, and Togekuki, but in Togekuki's case, the head has to be the only part showing. Compared to its appearances in previous games, Kirby has more attacks at his disposal when using the Needle ability. Needle, however, still has less attacks than other abilities in the game.

Needle moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Needle Attack		Needle Burst	Waggle during Needle Attack
Rolling Needle	Dash +	Mega Needle	+

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Needle appears again in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. The ability has had a few changes: the Rolling Needle attack was removed (most likely due to its similarity to the Wheel ability), and a new move was added.

Needle moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Needle Attack	B	Wall Stick	Touch a wall during Needle Attack
Needle Burst	Hold B and mash '	Mega Needle	+ B
Falling Spine	Dash + B

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

The Needle ability appears as one of the many trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Needle Kirby reappears as a collectible trophy.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]

Needle
Needle Kirby in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Details
First episode	Flower Power
Last episode	Sweet and Sour Puss
Other episode(s)	Here Comes the Son and Sheepwrecked
Obtained from	Inhaling needles
Power(s)	Curling up into a spiked ball, shooting guided needles

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Needle is an occasional recurring copy ability in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. When Kirby acquires this ability, he gains several powers, many of which are not present in the video games. Needle Kirby is able to roll up into a ball, fling his needles out as missiles, and then guide them through the air as they slice through his opponents. Unlike in the games, Needle Kirby is not readily able to replenish his needles once using them, and often loses this ability quickly.

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby's Adventure	Lots of needles, just like a porcupine's, come out of Kirby! It's a great defense!
	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land	Hands off! Here: pointy spikes! There: pokey spikes!
	Kirby: Canvas Curse	Spike anything! Ride rainbows!
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Prick your foes with a thorny jab! Really stick it to 'em! Roll from a dash to bring the pain with a Rolling Needle!
	Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Cover yourself in pointy needles to poke your enemies and attach to walls! You can also poke needles into the ceiling and floor!

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy[edit]

Name	Image	Appears in	Description
Needle Kirby	-	NES: Kirby's Adventure DS: Kirby: Canvas Curse	A Kirby ability made when Kirby inhales a spiked enemy. When attacking, the needles on Needle Kirby's body extend, giving him a porcupine-like look. This ability provides both offensive and defensive measures against nearby enemies. Plus, needles which extend on Kirby's underside when jumping eliminate any threats on landing.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[edit]

Name	Image	Appears in	Description
Needle Kirby	-	NES: Kirby's Adventure 3DS: Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Kirby normally looks as tasty as a big ol' marshmallow, but he's significantly less appetizing when he's copied the Needle ability. Those pokey spikes won't add any flavor at all. With this ability, Kirby can bash into enemies or launch the spikes at them. A great, easy-to-use ability!

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Kirby: Canvas Curse

Sprites[edit]

Icon from Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Dream Course
Icon from Kirby's Dream Course
Icon from Kirby's Dream Land 2
Icon from Kirby's Dream Land 3
Icon from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Icon from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.
Copy Ability Panel from Kirby Air Ride.
Icons from Kirby: Canvas Curse
Ability Star from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Screenshots[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ニードル Nīdoru	Needle
Dutch	Stekel	Spine
French	Aiguille	Needle
German	Igel	Hedgehog
Italian	Spino	Thorn
Russian	Игла Igla	Needle
Spanish	Erizo	Hedgehog

Copy Abilities
Standard Abilities	Animal • Archer • Artist • Backdrop • Ball • Balloon • Beam • Beetle • Bell • Bomb • Bubble • Burning • Circus • Cleaning • Cook • Copy • Crash • Cupid • Cutter • Doctor • ESP • Festival • Fighter • Fire • Freeze • Ghost • Hammer • Hi-Jump • Ice • Jet • Laser • Leaf • Light • Magic • Metal • Mini • Mirror • Missile • Mike • Needle • Ninja • Paint • Parasol • Plasma • Poison • Sleep • Smash Bros. • Spark • Spear • Spider • Staff • Suplex • Stone • Sword • Throw • Tornado • U.F.O. • Water • Wheel • Whip • Wing • Yo-Yo
Special Abilities	Ribbon's Crystal • Flare Beam • Grand Hammer • Halberd Mode • Hypernova • Landia • Love-Love Stick • Master • Monster Flame • Rainbow Sword • Snow Bowl • Star Rod • Starship • Triple Star • Ultra Sword • Wheelie Rider
Animal Friends	Coo • Chuchu • Kine • Nago • Pitch • Rick
Kirby 64 Power Combos	Burn-Burn • Burn-Stone • Burn-Ice • Burn-Needle • Burn-Bomb • Burn-Spark • Burn-Cutter • Burn-Stone • Stone-Ice • Stone-Needle • Stone-Bomb • Stone-Spark • Stone-Cutter • Ice-Ice • Ice-Needle • Ice-Bomb • Ice-Spark • Ice-Cutter • Needle-Needle • Needle-Bomb • Needle-Spark • Needle-Cutter • Bomb-Bomb • Bomb-Spark • Bomb-Cutter • Spark-Spark • Spark-Cutter • Cutter-Cutter
Robobot Armor Modes	Normal • Beam • Bomb • Cutter • ESP • Fire • Ice • Jet • Mike • Parasol • Spark • Stone • Sword • Wheel
Star Allies Friend Abilities	Chumbrella • Cook Potluck (& Supper Party) • Crash Rush • Curling • Fatal Chorus • Festival Dance • Friend Bounce • Friend Super-Vac • Friend Throw • Geokinesis • Icicle Lance • Power Effect • Rising Sizzler • Rock Painter • Sister Circle • Still Life • Summon Lor • Thundersplash • Zap Splasher
Other	Baton • Beam Mage • Doctor Healmore • Hammer Lord • Iron • Kabuki • Kirby Rocket • Kirby Submarine • Kirby Tank • Mix • Sword Hero • Top • Yarn Transformation

Kirby Air Ride
Air Ride courses	Fantasy Meadows • Celestial Valley • Sky Sands • Frozen Hillside • Magma Flows • Machine Passage • Beanstalk Park • Checker Knights • Nebula Belt
Top Ride courses	Grass • Sand • Sky • Fire • Light • Water • Metal
City Trial Stadiums	Air Glider • Destruction Derby • Drag Race • High Jump • Kirby Melee • Target Flight • Single Race • Vs. King Dedede
Copy Abilities	Bomb • Fire • Freeze • Mike • Needle • Plasma • Sleep • Sword • Tornado • Wheel • Wing
Air Ride Machines	Warpstar • Compact Star • Winged Star • Shadow Star • Formula Star • Wagon Star • Turbo Star • Jet Star • Slick Star • Swerve Star • Bulk Star • Rocket Star • Flight Warpstar • Free Star • Steer Star • Wheelie Bike • Wheelie Scooter • Rex Wheelie • King Dedede • Meta Knight • Dragoon • Hydra
Enemies	Balloon Bomber • Bronto Burt • Broom Hatter • Caller • Cappy • Chilly • Dale • Flappy • Gordo • Heat Phanphan • Noddy • Pichikuri • Plasma Wisp • Scarfy • Sword Knight • Walky • Waddle Dee • Wheelie
Game Modes	Air Ride • Top Ride • City Trial

Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Playable Characters	Kirby ・Meta Knight ・Bandana Waddle Dee ・King Dedede
Levels	Planet Popstar	Cookie Country ・Raisin Ruins ・Onion Ocean ・White Wafers ・Nutty Noon
	Halcandra	Egg Engines ・Dangerous Dinner
	Another Dimension
Bosses	Whispy Woods ・Mr. Dooter ・Fatty Puffer ・Goriath ・Grand Doomer ・Metal General ・HR-D3 (Extra Mode only) ・Landia ・Lor Starcutter ・Magolor ・Magolor Soul
Bosses	True Arena only	Galacta Knight
Mid-Bosses	Sphere Doomer ・Gigant Edge ・Bonkers ・Water Galboros ・King Doo ・Kibble Blade ・Moundo ・Super Bonkers ・Dubior
Copy Abilities	Standard	Beam ・Bomb ・Cutter ・Fighter ・Fire ・Hammer ・Hi-Jump ・Ice ・Leaf ・Needle ・Ninja ・Parasol ・Spark ・Spear ・Stone ・Sword ・Tornado ・Water ・Wing ・Whip
	Limited Use	Crash ・Mike ・Sleep
	Super	Flare Beam ・Grand Hammer ・Monster Flame ・Snow Bowl ・Ultra Sword
Enemies	Standard	Armor Dee ・Babut ・Barbar ・Barracu ・Blade Knight ・Blipper ・Bouncy ・Bouncy Sis ・Bowby ・Bronto Burt ・Broom Hatter ・Bulby ・Cappy ・Cerulean ・ Clayn ・Chilly ・ Coconut ・Coldtzo ・Como ・Craby ・Degout ・Doomer ・Elec ・Flamer ・Foley ・ Galbo ・Gemra ・Gigatzo ・Glunk ・Gordo ・Halcandle Dee ・Hot Head ・Iron Barbar ・Jackle ・Kabu ・Key Dee ・Knuckle Joe ・Lanzer ・Leafan ・Moonja ・Mopoo ・Mumbies ・Needlous ・Noddy ・Nruff ・Owgulf ・Pacloud ・Pacto ・Parasol Waddle Dee ・Parasol Waddle Doo ・Pierce ・Pluid ・Poppy Bros. Jr. ・Puppet Waddle Dee ・Rocky ・Rope Waddle Dee ・Rope Waddle Doo ・Scarfy ・Searches ・Sheld ・Shotzo ・Sir Kibble ・ Snowl ・Sodory ・Sparky ・Squishy ・Starman ・Super Blade Knight ・Super Chilly ・Super Hot Head ・Super Waddle Doo ・Tick ・Togekuki ・Twister ・Volttzo ・Waddle Dee ・Waddle Doo ・Walf ・Wapod ・Water Galbo ・Whippy
Enemies	Super Ability-Specific	Bomb Machine ・Burner Box ・Drill Machine ・Giant Flotzo ・Merman Statue ・Moai Block ・Strike Box
Sub-Games	Ninja Dojo ・Scope Shot ・The Arena ・The True Arena

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