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|name        = Kirby
|name        = Kirby
|image        = [[File:Kirby.png|275px|Kirby]]
|image        = [[File:Kirby.png|275px|Kirby]]
|caption      = [[File:KirbySymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
|caption      = [[File:KirbySymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]
Official artwork of Kirby from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}''.
Official artwork of Kirby from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}''.
|firstgame    = <!--Do not add Arcana here as the resemblance between the monster in the game's opening and Kirby is too vague and nowhere near as obvious as Sonic's cameo in Rad Mobile. If you disagree with this, please discuss it in the talk page first-->''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|firstgame    = <!--Do not add Arcana here as the resemblance between the monster in the game's opening and Kirby is too vague and nowhere near as obvious as Sonic's cameo in Rad Mobile. If you disagree with this, please discuss it in the talk page first-->''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|lastappearance= ''{{iw|mariowiki|Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition}}'' (2024)
|lastappearance= ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe}}'' (2023)
|console      = Game Boy
|console      = Game Boy
|species      = {{iw|wikirby|Kirby|species}}
|species      = {{iw|wikirby|Kirby|species}}
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|interwikipage= Kirby
|interwikipage= Kirby
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'''Kirby''' ({{ja|カービィ|Kābī}}, ''Kirby'') is the eponymous protagonist of the {{uv|Kirby}} series. A round, pink creature hailing from Planet {{iw|wikirby|Popstar}}, he is best known for his ability to {{b|inhale|Kirby}} enemies and [[copy ability|copy]] their abilities, and uses these powers to defend his homeland from various threats ranging from his "arch-frenemy" [[King Dedede]] to outside evil forces such as [[Nightmare]] and {{iw|wikirby|Dark Matter}}. He was created by [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also created the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series. As a member of the "[[Fighter#"Perfect-attendance crew"|perfect-attendance crew]]", Kirby has been featured as a playable character throughout the entire ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
'''Kirby''' ({{ja|カービィ|Kābī}}, ''Kirby'') is the eponymous protagonist of the {{uv|Kirby}} series. A round, pink creature hailing from Planet {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}, he is best known for his ability to {{b|inhale|Kirby}} enemies and [[copy ability|copy]] their abilities, and uses these powers to defend his homeland from various threats ranging from his "arch-frenemy" [[King Dedede]] to outside evil forces such as [[Nightmare]] and {{s|wikirby|Dark Matter}}. He was created by [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also created the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series. As a member of the "[[Fighter#"Perfect-attendance crew"|perfect-attendance crew]]", Kirby has been featured as a playable character throughout the entire ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:Kirby (Super Star).png|thumb|left|150px|Official artwork of Kirby from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'', depicting his original design. Kirby's current design debuted in ''Smash 64'', and was integrated into the ''Kirby'' games with ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}''.]]
[[File:Kirby (Super Star).png|thumb|left|150px|Official artwork of Kirby from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'', depicting his original design. Kirby's current design debuted in ''Smash 64'', and was integrated into the ''Kirby'' games with ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}''.]]
Kirby is a resident of the yellow, star-shaped planet {{iw|wikirby|Popstar}}, and the planet's consistent hero. His round, pink form is only 20 cm (8 inches) in height, though his dimensions are obviously enlarged in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Living in the peaceful kingdom of {{iw|wikirby|Dream Land}}, he defends his home against foes such as his "arch-frenemy" [[King Dedede]], and the malevolent, shadowy {{iw|wikirby|Dark Matter}}. Kirby is generally depicted with an innocent and easygoing personality, but he is also shown to be determined and heroic when the situation calls for it. While Kirby's species is left unclear, he is not the only one of his kind; multiple Kirby-like beings are known to exist, including [[Meta Knight]], who bears a striking resemblance to him.
Kirby is a resident of the yellow, star-shaped planet {{iw|wikirby|Popstar}}, and the planet's consistent hero. His round, pink form is only 20 cm (8 inches) in height, though his dimensions are obviously enlarged in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Living in the peaceful kingdom of {{s|wikirby|Dream Land}}, he defends his home against foes such as his "arch-frenemy" [[King Dedede]], and the malevolent, shadowy {{s|wikirby|Dark Matter}}. Kirby is generally depicted with an innocent and easygoing personality, but he is also shown to be determined and heroic when the situation calls for it. While Kirby's species is left unclear, he is not the only one of his kind; multiple Kirby-like beings are known to exist, including [[Meta Knight]], who bears a striking resemblance to him.


Kirby's demeanor is best described as childlike. He is often motivated solely by his instinctual needs to eat and sleep, and depending on his temperament, he may make brash decisions or allow others to take advantage of him. This extends to the point that he is occasionally compared to an infant, especially in the ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'' anime. His voice, reflecting his nature, is comparable to a toddler learning to speak: mostly incoherent babbling with a very rare short sentence. However, Kirby does show some intelligence that an infant would not possess, particularly in his combat skills and adaptability to the situations he comes across. Kirby is also perceptive of emotions, being able to tell what others are feeling and respond appropriately.
Kirby's demeanor is best described as childlike. He is often motivated solely by his instinctual needs to eat and sleep, and depending on his temperament, he may make brash decisions or allow others to take advantage of him. This extends to the point that he is occasionally compared to an infant, especially in the ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'' anime. His voice, reflecting his nature, is comparable to a toddler learning to speak: mostly incoherent babbling with a very rare short sentence. However, Kirby does show some intelligence that an infant would not possess, particularly in his combat skills and adaptability to the situations he comes across. Kirby is also perceptive of emotions, being able to tell what others are feeling and respond appropriately.


Kirby's trademark attack is his ability to {{b|Inhale|Kirby}} forcefully, allowing him to swallow his enemies whole or spit them back out as star-shaped projectiles. Introduced in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' was the option to copy a swallowed enemy's ability to fight back (known as a [[List of Copy Abilities|Copy Ability]]). He has a multitude of Copy Abilities that allow him to perform a wide variety of techniques, such as [[wikirby:Sword|wielding a sword]], [[wikirby:Fire|breathing fire]], or [[wikirby:Beam|creating beams of energy]]. He can also float by storing the air he inhales, making himself large and puffy.
Kirby's trademark attack is his ability to {{b|Inhale|Kirby}} forcefully, allowing him to swallow his enemies whole or spit them back out as star-shaped projectiles. Introduced in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' was the option to copy a swallowed enemy's ability to fight back (known as a [[List of Copy Abilities|Copy Ability]]). He has a multitude of Copy Abilities that allow him to perform a wide variety of techniques, such as [[wikirby:Sword|wielding a sword]], [[wikirby:Fire|breathing fire]], or [[wikirby:Beam|creating beams of energy]]. He can also float by storing the air he inhales, making himself large and puffy.
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{{Main|Kirby (SSB)}}
{{Main|Kirby (SSB)}}
[[File:Kirby SSB.png|thumb|Official artwork of Kirby from ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
[[File:Kirby SSB.png|thumb|Official artwork of Kirby from ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
'''Kirby''' makes his first appearance as a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' Kirby is known for his great recovery, quick attacks which gives him a great combo game, his incredibly fast up tilt, and surprisingly long-range [[Aerial attack|aerials]], all of which place him high in the original game's [[tier list]], placing 2nd only behind Pikachu. Kirby's trademark move is [[Inhale (Kirby)|Swallow]], which allows him to him suck in enemies caught within the vortex and emulate their neutral [[special attack]].
'''Kirby''' makes his first appearance as a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''. Kirby is known for his great recovery, quick attacks which gives him a great combo game, his incredibly fast up tilt, and surprisingly long-range [[Aerial attack|aerials]], all of which place him high in the original game's [[Tier list]], placing 2nd only behind Pikachu. Kirby's trademark move is [[Inhale (Kirby)|Swallow]], which allows him to him suck in enemies caught within the vortex and emulate their neutral [[special attack]].


In-game description:
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:*''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}'' (GB)
:*''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}'' (GB)
:*''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Pinball Land}}'' (GB)
:*''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Pinball Land}}'' (GB)
:*''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'' (SNES)
:*''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'' (SNES)
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{{Main|Kirby (SSBM)}}
{{Main|Kirby (SSBM)}}
[[File:Kirby SSBM.jpg|thumb|150px|Kirby, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
[[File:Kirby SSBM.jpg|thumb|150px|Kirby, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
For Kirby's return in the GameCube ''Smash'' entry, he gets a redesign and has new attacks, including the {{b|Hammer|move}} as his new side special move. He is still a starter character and is still a floaty, lightweight character that can jump five times in midair. However, Kirby has been severely [[nerf]]ed, losing most of his power, combo ability, and speed from ''Smash 64'', while also being harmed by the game's faster mechanics overall. As a result, Kirby now heavily struggles to compete against the vast majority, with most of his foes able to shrug off his approaches by overwhelming him with fast attacks and speed or by camping him. These nerfs have landed him in the F tier, rendering him 25th out of 26 characters.
For Kirby's return in the GameCube ''Smash'' entry, he gets a redesign and has new attacks, including the {{b|Hammer|move}} as his new side special move. He is still a starter character and is still a floaty, lightweight character that can jump five times in midair. However, Kirby has been severely [[nerf]]ed, losing most of his power, combo ability, and speed from ''Smash 64'', while also being harmed by the game’s faster mechanics overall. As a result, Kirby now heavily struggles to compete against the vast majority, with most of his foes able to shrug off his approaches by overwhelming him with fast attacks and speed or by camping him. These nerfs have landed him in the F tier, rendering him 25th out of 26 characters.


===Trophies===
===Trophies===
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===Stickers===
===Stickers===
{{Main|List of stickers (Kirby series)}}
{{Main|List of stickers (Kirby series)}}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Name
! Name
! Game
! Game
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|-
| [[wikirby:Needle|Needle Kirby]]
| [[wikirby:Needle|Needle Kirby]]
| {{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
| {{s|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
| {{SortKey|AttackHead+029}}{{TypeIcon|Head}} Attack +29
| {{SortKey|AttackHead+029}}{{TypeIcon|Head}} Attack +29
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|-
|-
| [[wikirby:Cupid|Cupid Kirby]]
| [[wikirby:Cupid|Cupid Kirby]]
| {{iw|wikirby|Kirby & The Amazing Mirror}}
| {{s|wikirby|Kirby & The Amazing Mirror}}
| {{SortKey|SpecialCarryStarRod}}Carry Star Rod
| {{SortKey|SpecialCarryStarRod}}Carry Star Rod
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|-
|-
| [[King Dedede]] & Kirby
| [[King Dedede]] & Kirby
| {{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
| {{s|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
| {{SortKey|AttackSpecialsDirect+021}}[[File:SpecialsDirect.png|16px|link=Specials: Direct]] Attack +21
| {{SortKey|AttackSpecialsDirect+021}}[[File:SpecialsDirect.png|16px|link=Specials: Direct]] Attack +21
| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
|-
|-
| Kirby
| Kirby
| {{iw|wikirby|Kirby & The Amazing Mirror}}
| {{s|wikirby|Kirby & The Amazing Mirror}}
| {{SortKey|SpecialSwimTime+040}}{{StickerIcon|Swim Time}} +40
| {{SortKey|SpecialSwimTime+040}}{{StickerIcon|Swim Time}} +40
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|-
|-
| Kirby
| Kirby
| {{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
| {{s|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
| {{SortKey|AttackBodySpin+022}}{{TypeIcon|Body}}{{TypeIcon|Spin}} Attack +22
| {{SortKey|AttackBodySpin+022}}{{TypeIcon|Body}}{{TypeIcon|Spin}} Attack +22
| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
|-
|-
| Kirby
| Kirby
| {{iw|wikirby|Kirby Air Ride}}
| {{s|wikirby|Kirby Air Ride}}
| {{SortKey|AttackArmLeg+017}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +17
| {{SortKey|AttackArmLeg+017}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +17
| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
|-
|-
| [[Cook Kirby]]
| [[Cook Kirby]]
| {{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}
| {{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}
| {{SortKey|SpecialFlinchResistance+140}}{{StickerIcon|Flinch Resistance}} +140
| {{SortKey|SpecialFlinchResistance+140}}{{StickerIcon|Flinch Resistance}} +140
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
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Kirby returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. Kirby's Hammer attack has been replaced with a similar move called [[Hammer Flip]], and his Final Smash was changed to [[Ultra Sword]]. Kirby does not have a new dash attack, unlike the last two games in the series.
Kirby returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. Kirby's Hammer attack has been replaced with a similar move called [[Hammer Flip]], and his Final Smash was changed to [[Ultra Sword]]. Kirby does not have a new dash attack, unlike the last two games in the series.


At ''SSB4''{{'}}s initial release, Kirby had been [[nerf]]ed since ''Brawl'', with his overall range being reduced. However, Kirby benefits from general gameplay changes of ''SSB4'', such as the changes to [[hitstun canceling]], which allow him to perform combos more effectively. Kirby was also noticeably [[buff]]ed courtesy of game updates to [[List of updates (SSB4-3DS)|both]] [[List of updates (SSB4-Wii U)|versions]] of ''SSB4'', improving his approach and KO power. However, such updates have not significantly patched up his key flaws, which has resulted in his representation in tournaments being scarce and his tier position being worse than it was in ''Brawl''. He is ranked 50th on the [[tier list]], placing him in the F tier.
At ''SSB4'''s initial release, Kirby had been [[nerf]]ed since ''Brawl'', with his overall range being reduced. However, Kirby benefits from general gameplay changes of ''SSB4'', such as the changes to [[hitstun canceling]], which allow him to perform combos more effectively. Kirby was also noticeably [[buff]]ed courtesy of game updates to [[List of updates (SSB4-3DS)|both]] [[List of updates (SSB4-Wii U)|versions]] of ''SSB4'', improving his approach and KO power. However, such updates have not significantly patched up his key flaws, which has resulted in his representation in tournaments being scarce and his tier position being worse than it was in ''Brawl''. He is ranked 50th on the [[tier list]], placing him in the F tier.


===Trophies===
===Trophies===
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===Spirits===
===Spirits===
{{Main|List of spirits (Kirby series)}}
{{Main|List of spirits (Kirby series)}}
====Fighter spirit====
====Fighter spirit====
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Throughout the series, all of Kirby's [[victory pose]]s have been variations of the {{iw|wikirby|Kirby Dance}}, a victory dance he performs upon completing a level or defeating a boss in his home series.
*Throughout the series, all of Kirby's [[victory pose]]s have been variations of the {{s|wikirby|Kirby Dance}}, a victory dance he performs upon completing a level or defeating a boss in his home series.
**Additionally, he always finishes the dance at the end of the song within his home series; this carries over into the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, as he always finishes at the end of his [[victory theme]] (itself is a remix of the level clear theme from his home series).
**Additionally, he always finishes the dance at the end of the song within his home series; this carries over into the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, as he always finishes at the end of his [[victory theme]] (itself is a remix of the level clear theme from his home series).
**In ''Smash 64'', Kirby only has two victory poses, as opposed to the usual three. This makes ''Smash 64'' Kirby the only character in the series to have less than three victory poses.
**In ''Smash 64'', Kirby only has two victory poses, as opposed to the usual three. This makes ''Smash 64'' Kirby the only character in the series to have less than three victory poses.  
*At 20 cm (8 inches) tall, Kirby is the second shortest playable character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, larger only than [[Captain Olimar]] as of ''Brawl'' with Olimar at ~1.9 cm (~0.75 inches).<ref>[https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_GameCube/Manual/formated/Pikmin_-_Nintendo.pdf Pikmin manual at gamesdatabase.org]</ref>
*At 20 cm (8 inches) tall, Kirby is the second shortest playable character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, larger only than [[Captain Olimar]] as of ''Brawl'' with Olimar at ~1.9 cm (~0.75 inches).<ref>[https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_GameCube/Manual/formated/Pikmin_-_Nintendo.pdf Pikmin manual at gamesdatabase.org]</ref>
**Kirby's height was first given in ''Smash 64'', but then canonized in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'',<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0003/miryoku/ Nintendo Japan (Nintendo Online Magazine - Kirby's profile - March 2000 issue covering Kirby 64: the Crystal Shards release)]</ref> and since then has been consistently given as Kirby's height in later profiles (though the actual scale of objects in the ''Kirby'' universe tends to vary).
**Kirby's height was first given in ''Smash 64'', but then canonized in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'',<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0003/miryoku/ Nintendo Japan (Nintendo Online Magazine - Kirby's profile - March 2000 issue covering Kirby 64: the Crystal Shards release)]</ref> and since then has been consistently given as Kirby's height in later profiles (though the actual scale of objects in the ''Kirby'' universe tends to vary).
*Kirby uses a different dash attack in each of the first three ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', he performs a sliding tackle. In ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'', he performs the {{iw|wikirby|Burning}} ability's attack. In ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', he performs the {{iw|wikirby|Yo-yo}} ability's Break Spin from ''Kirby Super Star''.
*Kirby uses a different dash attack in each of the first three ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', he performs a sliding tackle. In ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'', he performs the {{s|wikirby|Burning}} ability's attack. In ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', he performs the {{s|wikirby|Yo-yo}} ability's Break Spin from ''Kirby Super Star''.
*Although he is able to do so in his home series, Kirby was unable to inhale projectiles in any ''Super Smash Bros.'' installment prior to ''Ultimate''. However, he can do so if he copies King Dedede's {{b|Inhale|King Dedede}}.
*Although he is able to do so in his home series, Kirby was unable to inhale projectiles in any ''Super Smash Bros.'' installment prior to ''Ultimate''. However, he can do so if he copies King Dedede's {{b|Inhale|King Dedede}}.
*Kirby is the only fighter to never be unlockable in any way or context in the entire ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, due to being a [[starter character]] in every game and being the only fighter playable from the start of [[World of Light]].
*Kirby is the only fighter to never be unlockable in any way or context in the entire ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, due to being a [[starter character]] in every game and being the only fighter playable from the start of [[World of Light]].
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