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amiibo are a series of collectible figurines based on characters fromNintendo franchises, which also tout functionality with various video games. Scanning in various figures will unlock bonuses in these games, which range from purely cosmetic changes to new content in the form of in-game items, characters and locations.

The first amiibo figurines that went out for sale were the ones related toSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Among them were figurines ofKirby,King Dedede, andMeta Knight, as all three were fighters in that game. Later, concurrent with the release ofKirby: Planet Robobot, came a set of officialKirby series amiibo, includingKirby,Meta Knight,King Dedede, andWaddle Dee. Much later, in 2025, with the release ofKirby Air Riders, newKirby amiibo released, with Kirby andBandana Waddle Dee coming out on November 20, 2025 (the day of the game's release), with more set to be released in 2026. TheKirby Air Riders amiibo come withAir Ride Machines that can be swapped between them.

Several non-Kirby games unlock contentbased on the series when aKirby-related amiibo is scanned. Additionally, an application released for theWii U calledamiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits allows players to unlock demos ofNES andSNES games, includingKirby's Adventure,Kirby's Dream Course,Kirby Super Star andKirby's Dream Land 3.

InKirby games in which amiibo can be scanned in quick succession in stages, the same amiibo cannot be used again until the stage is completed or exited.

Nintendo consoles and handhelds compatible with amiibo[edit]

• Wii U
• Nintendo 3DS (special adapter required for the original 3DS, 3DS XL and 2DS)
• Nintendo Switch
• Nintendo Switch 2

Kirby games compatible with amiibo[edit]

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse is the firstKirby series game compatible with theKirby series amiibo (including theirSuper Smash Bros. series amiibo counterparts), which can be scanned in to give Kirby a bonus during the playthrough of a stage. The bonus obtained depends on the figure used, and can only be used once a day. The Kirby amiibo allows for unlimitedStar Dashes, the King Dedede amiibo provides two extra hit points and the Meta Knight amiibo allows for fast dashing through weaker enemies.

The bonus that the King Dedede and Meta Knight amiibo give are similar to their special traits as playable characters inKirby: Canvas Curse, with Dedede having extra health and Meta Knight being faster.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Kirby: Planet Robobot is the second game compatible with amiibo. Here, the figures give Kirby aCopy Ability based on what type it is, as well as someFood (and asticker if the amiibo is aKirby series one). Unlike inKirby and the Rainbow Curse, amiibo outside theKirby series are also compatible.

If playingMeta Knightmare Returns, Meta Knight only gains food.

If playingThe Arena orThe True Arena, the only way to obtain theSmash Bros. andUFO abilities in these modes is by using amiibo.

Below is the list of Copy Abilities that can be obtained from an amiibo. Unless otherwise specified, the Copy Ability in question applies to all of the variant amiibo of the character (e.g.Super Smash Bros.-line andSuper Mario-line).

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe /Super Kirby Clash[edit]

InTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe andSuper Kirby Clash, scanning an amiibo will give the leader of Team Kirby regular fire, water or lightfragments, with a rare chance of possibly receiving a Rare Fragment per scan. This can be done by visiting the Kirby statue to the left ofMagolor's Shoppe in the village. Five different amiibo can only be scanned every 24 hours.

Depending on what kind of amiibo gets scanned, the amount of fragments received varies:Kirby series amiibo give 20,Kirby characters from theSuper Smash Bros. amiibo series give 10, and all other amiibo give 5.

Kirby's Blowout Blast[edit]

InKirby's Blowout Blast, there is a special collection room where Kirby can obtain large statues of himself and his friends/rivals when the player scans aKirby series amiibo (including theirSuper Smash Bros. series amiibo counterparts). This will also add more musical options to the plaza, appropriate to the character scanned in. These additions are as follows based on the character scanned:

• Kirby - Adds a statue of Kirby and allows an arrangement of "The Adventure Begins" fromKirby's Return to Dream Land to play.
• King Dedede - Adds a statue of King Dedede and allows an arrangement of "King Dedede's Theme" to play, similar to the version from theDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe title screen.
• Meta Knight - Adds two statues of Meta Knight and allows an arrangement of "Boarding The Halberd" to play.
• Waddle Dee - Adds four statues of Waddle Dee and allows an arrangement of "Floral Fields" to play, similar to the version fromDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe.

It is possible to scan any of these amiibo again after the statues have already been added, but the only thing that will happen is the plaza music changing where appropriate.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

InKirby Battle Royale, amiibo can be scanned in to unlock variousHeadgear for certainCopy Abilities or characters. The Headgear are purely cosmetic, and not required for100% completion of the game:

• Kirby's amiibo unlocks the Ultra Sword Hat forSword Kirby.
• King Dedede's amiibo unlocks the Masked Dedede Mask forKing Dedede.
• Meta Knight's amiibo unlocks the Galacta Knight Mask forMeta Knight.
• Waddle Dee's amiibo unlocks the Café Cap forWaddle Dee.
• Qbby's amiibo unlocks the Qbby Cap forBomb Kirby.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

While inside a stage, an amiibo can be scanned in to give Kirby some items. Scanning in aKirby series amiibo, aKirby character amiibo from theSuper Smash Bros. series, or theQbby amiibo will give Kirby twoPicture Pieces, a pre-determinedfood item, and twoPoint Stars. Scanning in any other amiibo will give Kirby one Picture Piece, a cherry, and two Point Stars. This can be done at any point in the stage, even during aboss fight; however, this can only be done seven times per stage. This limit also applies inThe Ultimate Choice, but using amiibo even once marks the results as using amiibo.

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn[edit]

Scanning in aKirby series amiibo (including theirSuper Smash Bros. series amiibo counterparts) will give Kirby a special hat to wear. These hats are based on the characters scanned, and function like theRavel Abilities added into the game.

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  Kirby amiibo hat. Acts like theKnitting Needles hat
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  King Dedede amiibo hat. Acts like theButton hat
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  Meta Knight amiibo hat. Acts like theWire hat
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  Waddle Dee amiibo hat. Acts like theKnitting Needles hat
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  The screen for scanning an amiibo

Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]

amiibo functionality inKirby and the Forgotten Land and itsNintendo Switch 2 Edition is very similar toKirby Star Allies. Scanning in aKirby series amiibo, aKirby character amiibo from theSuper Smash Bros. series, or aQbby amiibo while playing will grant Kirby with a number of items, including a Stock Item andStar Coins. Scanning in any other amiibo figurine will also grant items, but not as many. The player can't use more than five amiibo in a row, and the count will reset after clearing a stage. TheColosseum also marks amiibo usage if the cup is completed successfully.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe's amiibo functionality is very similar toKirby Star Allies andKirby and the Forgotten Land. While inside a stage inStory Mode orExtra Mode, scanning in aKirby series amiibo, aKirby character amiibo from theSuper Smash Bros. series, or aQbby amiibo will give Kirby aRandom Copy Essence, a pre-determinedfood item, and twoPoint Stars. Scanning in any other amiibo will give Kirby a cherry and twelve Point Stars. amiibo can also be scanned inMagolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, but won't giveMagolor a Random Copy Essence and Point Stars since they cannot be used in this mode. The player can't use more than seven amiibo in a row, and the count will reset after clearing a stage. InThe Arena andThe True Arena, amiibo usage is marked if they have been completed successfully.

Kirby Air Riders[edit]

Kirby Air Riders features similar amiibo functionality toSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Scanning any rider andAir Ride Machine amiibo pair from theKirby Air Riders series amiibo registers the rider's amiibo as a Figure Player. While a Figure Player is active, the player can enter the Training menu, where they can race against the Figure Player inAir Ride,Top Ride, orCity Trial modes. Performing Training increases the Figure Player's Level, changes their behavior according to the player's performance, and raises Machine Proficiency with the Air Ride Machine currently equipped as a base. Machine Proficiency is trained separately for each Figure Player and machine combination, but Figure Players retain Proficiency with machines they have used. Players can also customize their Figure Player's nickname and appearance and toggle learning capabilities for the Figure Player in the amiibo menu. Figure Players can also be used in an onlinePaddock via the amiibo terminal. Scanning aKirby Air Riders series amiibo also changes the figurine that is used as the icon for the game's main menu.

All other amiibo can be scanned for rewards. Each amiibo can only be scanned once per day, with a limit of 5 scans per day. Scanning an amiibo from theKirby series or aKirby amiibo from theSuper Smash Bros. series for the first time rewards the player with 2500Miles, a random alternate color for that character that is not already unlocked (if all colors are unlocked, it simply grants the base rider again), and aLicense Card Theme featuring that character'sKirby Air Riders artwork. Later scans of the sameKirby amiibo will reward 500 Miles, or 300 Miles and a random decal or sticker. Any other amiibo (and the above amiibo after first use) will award 400 Miles and a randomMy Machine or License Card cosmetic.

Gallery[edit]

Kirby series[edit]

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  Kirby amiibo
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  Meta Knight amiibo
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  King Dedede amiibo
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  Waddle Dee amiibo
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  Kirby amiibo packaging
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  Meta Knight amiibo packaging
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  King Dedede amiibo packaging
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  Waddle Dee amiibo packaging

Kirby Air Riders[edit]

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  amiibo ofKirby on theWarp Star
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  amiibo ofBandana Waddle Dee on theWinged Star
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  amiibo ofKing Dedede on theTank Star
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  amiibo ofMeta Knight on theShadow Star
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  amiibo ofChef Kawasaki on theHop Star
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  Kirby amiibo
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  Bandana Waddle Dee amiibo
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  King Dedede amiibo
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  Meta Knight amiibo
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  Chef Kawasaki amiibo
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  Warp Star amiibo
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  Winged Star amiibo
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  Tank Star amiibo
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  Shadow Star amiibo
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  Hop Star amiibo
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  Kirby & Warp Star amiibo packaging
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  Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star amiibo packaging
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  King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo packaging
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  Meta Knight & Shadow Star amiibo packaging
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  Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo packaging

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

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  Kirby amiibo
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  Meta Knight amiibo
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  King Dedede amiibo
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  Kirby European amiibo packaging
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  Meta Knight European amiibo packaging
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  King Dedede North American amiibo packaging

Game artwork[edit]

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  Artwork of Kirby with each of the amiibo power-up costumes inKirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Artwork of Kirby with the Kirby amiibo's power-up costume inKirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Artwork of Kirby with the Meta Knight amiibo's power-up costume inKirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Artwork of Kirby with the King Dedede amiibo's power-up costume inKirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  amiibo logo as seen inKirby Star Allies

Models[edit]

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  King Dedede hat fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Meta Knight mask fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse

Screenshots[edit]

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  In-game amiibo notice fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  CustomSword ability fromKirby: Planet Robobot
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  CustomHammer ability fromKirby: Planet Robobot
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  CustomParasol ability fromKirby: Planet Robobot
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  A colorful variant of Sword fromKirby: Planet Robobot
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  A colorful variant of Hammer fromKirby: Planet Robobot
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  The Kirby statue fromKirby's Blowout Blast
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  The King Dedede statue fromKirby's Blowout Blast
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  One of the two Meta Knight statues fromKirby's Blowout Blast
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  One of the four Waddle Dee statues fromKirby's Blowout Blast
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  CustomRavel Ability fromKirby's Extra Epic Yarn
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  CustomRavel Ability fromKirby's Extra Epic Yarn
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  CustomRavel Ability fromKirby's Extra Epic Yarn
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  CustomRavel Ability fromKirby's Extra Epic Yarn

• Accessories