Tornado

Copy Ability InfoBox Artwork from Kirby: Squeak Squad. Details Debut Game Kirby's Adventure Last Game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Other Game(s) Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Canvas Curse Type(s) Unlimited Use Obtained from Twister Power(s) Become a tornado, and execute tornado-related attacks.

Tornado is an ability debuting in Kirby's Adventure which allows Kirby to turn himself into a tornado by spinning rapidly in circles. It is usually acquired from Twister. In most games, the Tornado ability is accompanied by a hat similar to those of the Fire and Ice abilities. This hat, however, is topped with a small vortex, and a green crystal marking the center of the hat. Kirby is invulnerable to enemy attacks, as well as stationary hazards, while spinning and will inflict damage upon anyone he makes contact with. The only disadvantage to this form is that it is somewhat difficult to control. Holding down the attack button while executing this move causes Kirby to gain altitude, allowing him to blow away airborne enemies as well.

Artwork from Kirby's Adventure.

Game Appearances

Kirby: Squeak Squad

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby can cause his vortex to take on an elemental attribute such as fire, ice, or lightning by touching the appropriate element. However, this can only be done once the Ability Scroll for Tornado is found. Also, when the elemental attribute is gained, the vortex nearly doubles in size. Aesthetically, Kirby changes with the addition of a crown and a small whirlwind on the top of crown appears.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

The Tornado ability appears again in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, obtained by swallowing a Twister.

Tornado moveset for Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Tornado Attack	1	Rising Gust	↑ + 1
Tornado Dash	Dash + 1 in midair	Hyper Tornado	Shake or ↑ during Tornado Attack
Falling Gust	↓ + 1 in midair

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy description

"Who needs hats when you can have an actual tornado coming out of your head? That's our Kirby - always the trendsetter. And with the Tornado ability, he can go one step further, turning his whole body into a cyclone to go on a wild rampage. His rapid spinning isn't exactly easy to control, but that's all part of the fun!"

Trivia

• The Tornado Attack has the longest period of invulnerability of any single move.