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==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
[[File:SSB64 Congratulations Kirby.png|thumb|250px|Kirby's | [[File:SSB64 Congratulations Kirby.png|thumb|250px|Kirby's ending picture in ''Super Smash Bros.'']] | ||
[[File:Ssb64kirby.jpg|thumb|Kirby using Final Cutter in the ''Smash 64'' instruction booklet.]] | [[File:Ssb64kirby.jpg|thumb|Kirby using Final Cutter in the ''Smash 64'' instruction booklet.]] | ||
Kirby is a small, light, and somewhat floaty character. He is relatively difficult to combo horizontally and offstage, though is vulnerable to juggling and many vertical KO techniques (as well as not being too hard to KO horizontally either). His "signature move" is [[Inhale (Kirby)|Swallow]], which allows him to use an opponent's [[neutral special move]] and copy their appearance. | Kirby is a small, light, and somewhat floaty character. He is relatively difficult to combo horizontally and offstage, though is vulnerable to juggling and many vertical KO techniques (as well as not being too hard to KO horizontally either). His "signature move" is [[Inhale (Kirby)|Swallow]], which allows him to use an opponent's [[neutral special move]] and copy their appearance. | ||
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*{{Sm|Fukurou|Japan}} - Considered the best solo Kirby player in Japan | *{{Sm|Fukurou|Japan}} - Considered the best solo Kirby player in Japan and was the best player in the world in 2017. Won almost all of the tournaments he attended in 2017, which included {{Trn|Japan Smash Cup 2017}}, {{Trn|Snosa III}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2017}}, and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}}. | ||
*{{Sm|HAMMERHEART|USA}} - One of the current best Kirby players in the United States. He notably played 2nd at {{Trn|Snosa 5}} with a tournament run beating Isai, {{Sm|LD}}, and {{Sm|JaimeHR}}. He has other notable results at recent majors | *{{Sm|HAMMERHEART|USA}} - One of the current best Kirby players in the United States. He notably played 2nd at {{Trn|Snosa 5}} with a tournament run beating Isai, {{Sm|LD}}, and {{Sm|JaimeHR}}. He has other notable results at recent majors such as 4th at {{Trn|Apex 2022}} and 13th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. Ranked as high as 9th in the world as a solo Kirby during the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players of all time | *{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players of all time who is efficient with the entire cast. In more recent years, he has been using Kirby more in between sets as a character switch from his {{SSB|Pikachu}} and also mainly against {{SSB|Yoshi}}. Won {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}}, {{Trn|Keystoned V}}, {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}, and 3rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} with Kirby as one of his characters. His Kirby has beaten the likes of {{Sm|Prince}}, {{Sm|CTG}}, and {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Keisuke|Japan}} - One of the best solo Kirby players in Japan. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Kansai 2022}}, 4th at {{Trn|Kansai 2020}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Kanto 2014}} with wins over kysk and {{Sm|Wangera}}. He is considered to be the third | *{{Sm|Keisuke|Japan}} - One of the best solo Kirby players in Japan. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Kansai 2022}}, 4th at {{Trn|Kansai 2020}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Kanto 2014}} with wins over kysk and {{Sm|Wangera}}. He is considered to be the third best solo Kirby in Japan, but has notably beaten Fukurou at {{Trn|Kansai 2016}} and Moyashi at Kansai 2022, both in the Kirby ditto. | ||
*{{Sm|KeroKeroppi|USA}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players in the United States, more known for his {{SSB|Pikachu}}, but had a prominent Kirby before phasing the character out in recent years. He has garnered top placements with 2nd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2016}}, and 5th at {{Trn|GENESIS 4}} with wins over Wizzrobe, {{Sm|tacos}}, and {{Sm|Mercy}}. Was ranked 5th on the [[2018 64 League Rankings]] using Pikachu and Kirby. | *{{Sm|KeroKeroppi|USA}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players in the United States, more known for his {{SSB|Pikachu}}, but had a prominent Kirby before phasing the character out in recent years. He has garnered top placements with 2nd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2016}}, and 5th at {{Trn|GENESIS 4}} with wins over Wizzrobe, {{Sm|tacos}}, and {{Sm|Mercy}}. Was ranked 5th on the [[2018 64 League Rankings]] using Pikachu and Kirby. | ||
*{{Sm|Kikoushi|Japan}} - Originally the best Kirby player in the world during the early 2010s. He notably won tournaments such as {{Trn|Kanto 2011}} and {{Trn|Apex 2013}}, the latter in which he beat Isai in grand finals. He placed at least in the top 6 at every tournament he entered until {{Trn|Kansai 2013}} | *{{Sm|Kikoushi|Japan}} - Originally the best Kirby player in the world during the early 2010s. He notably won tournaments such as {{Trn|Kanto 2011}} and {{Trn|Apex 2013}}, the latter in which he beat Isai in grand finals. He placed at least in the top 6 at every tournament he entered until {{Trn|Kansai 2013}} and has not been seen attending a tournament since {{Trn|Kansai 2017}}. | ||
*{{Sm|kysk|Japan}} - Primarily plays Kirby alongside {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} and Pikachu | *{{Sm|kysk|Japan}} - Primarily plays Kirby alongside {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} and Pikachu and was the best player in 2019 and is still considered a top player in the recent metagame. Won {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2019}}, and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} with wins over SuPeRbOoMfAn, {{Sm|Kurabba}}, and KeroKeroppi with the character. | ||
*{{Sm|Moyashi|Japan}} - Considered one of the best solo Kirby players in the world. Won multiple tournaments with {{Trn|Kansai Festival 2010}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2010}}, and {{Trn|Kansai 2011}} with wins over SuPeRbOoMfAN, Kurabba, and JaimeHR. | *{{Sm|Moyashi|Japan}} - Considered one of the best solo Kirby players in the world. Won multiple tournaments with {{Trn|Kansai Festival 2010}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2010}}, and {{Trn|Kansai 2011}} with wins over SuPeRbOoMfAN, Kurabba, and JaimeHR. | ||
*{{Sm|NaCl|USA}} - A seasoned solo Kirby player | *{{Sm|NaCl|USA}} - A seasoned solo Kirby player that is now currently a hidden boss in the scene. Has won multiple 64 tournaments held in Texas such as {{Trn|No Fun Allowed 2}} and {{Trn|TGC Returns}}. He has attended a bunch of larger tournaments as well, placing 7th at both {{Trn|Low Tier City 5}} and {{Trn|Hitstun 5}} with wins over CTG and {{Sm|KD3}}. He was formerly ranked as high as 27th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Revan|Canada}} - Considered the best solo Kirby player in Canada. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}} | *{{Sm|Revan|Canada}} - Considered the best solo Kirby player in Canada. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}} where he took a set against Isai. He also placed 2nd {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and 7th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} with wins over Josh Brody and {{Sm|TR3GTheZ}}. Previously ranked 25th on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|SOMBRERO|Mexico}} - Considered one of the best Kirby players in Mexico. He placed 5th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 4}} | *{{Sm|SOMBRERO|Mexico}} - Considered one of the best Kirby players in Mexico. He placed 5th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 4}} where he beat {{Sm|Combo Blaze}}. He additionally has placed well at notable SoCal events such as 9th at {{Trn|Snosa 5}} and 13th at {{Trn|Snosa IV}}, garnering wins over {{Sm|Paco}} and {{Sm|Shihman}}. He was formerly ranked 40th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn|Canada}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players of all time | *{{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn|Canada}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players of all time and is one of the best Kirby players of all time. He is more known for his {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, but also possesses a strong Kirby that he uses alongside his best characters. Won {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}, {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}}, and {{Trn|Shine 2016}} as one of his characters with his Kirby, beating the likes of Wizzrobe, tacos, and {{Sm|Lowww}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Tatsuman|Japan}} - The best player in Japan from 2006-2008. He had a notable winning streak playing Kirby, taking tournaments such as {{Trn|Kanto 2006}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2007}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2008}}, and {{Trn|2nd Kansai}}. By 2009, his winning streak was over | *{{Sm|Tatsuman|Japan}} - The best player in Japan from 2006-2008. He had a notable winning streak playing Kirby, taking tournaments such as {{Trn|Kanto 2006}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2007}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2008}}, and {{Trn|2nd Kansai}}. By 2009, his winning streak was over and he switched to playing {{SSB|Yoshi}} around 2010. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Kirby has widely been considered a top tier throughout the entire competitive history of ''Super Smash Bros.'', only rivaled by {{SSB|Pikachu}} for best fighter in the game. This placement is largely due to his above | {{incomplete|Could use with more information overall; could use with precise dates and examples of doubles bans}} | ||
Kirby has widely been considered a top tier throughout the entire competitive history of the ''Super Smash Bros.'', only rivaled by {{SSB|Pikachu}} for best fighter in the game. This placement is largely due to his above average recovery, quick yet powerful attacks with deceptive range, and being able to easily punish bad recoveries, which happens to be most of the roster. Likewise, he has seen excellent tournament representation and results since the beginning of ''Smash'' tournaments, including getting the most wins at [[Smash Bros. Fighting Battle: Smash Bros. Meijin Deciding Game]] in 1999. There was a brief period where {{SSB|Fox}} was considered better than Kirby, but that decision was quickly recinded and Fox now sits more comfortably in A tier while Kirby remains at S tier. | |||
In | In Doubles, {{SSB|Kirby}} is occasionally banned from being used alongside {{SSB|Pikachu}}, such as at tournaments such as [https://www.start.gg/tournament/battle-at-the-border-23/ Battle at the Border]. Historically, Double Kirby was also banned, much like in Pikachu's case, but this has been rescinded in modern day due to re-evaluations of the team's speed and overall performance in tournaments. In tournaments like {{Trn|Xanadu Origins}}, Kirby has been completely unrestricted. | ||
==Techniques== | ==Techniques== | ||
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*When Kirby gets hit by an [[electric]] attack, his frightened eyes can be seen. | *When Kirby gets hit by an [[electric]] attack, his frightened eyes can be seen. | ||
*Kirby has two unused voice clips: one voice clip has Kirby grunting a little and another voice clip has Kirby shouting. | *Kirby has two unused voice clips: one voice clip has Kirby grunting a little and another voice clip has Kirby shouting. | ||
*Kirby's portrait on the [[Character selection screen]] greatly resembles his artwork from | *Kirby's portrait on the [[Character selection screen]] greatly resembles his artwork from {{|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}, albeit without smiling. | ||
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