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- This article is about apples in a general context. For the apples used as currency inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe andSuper Kirby Clash, seeGem Apple. For the collectable fruit inKirby Mass Attack, seeFruit. For food in a general context, seeFood.
Apples serve many differing roles within theKirby series, appearing either as hazards to be avoided,food to be eaten, or in some other capacity. Apples are most commonly associated withWhispy Woods who almost always drops them during fights, but they can be dropped by other entities as well.
When not trying to avoid having them dropped on his head, Kirby is quite fond of eating apples, either inhaling them whole or taking bites out of them in cutscenes. Despite this, apples do not normally appear as food in most games, particularly in those which feature apples as hazardous objects.
As an enemy/hazard[edit]
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Apples are inanimate objects about the size ofKirby, usually dropped byWhispy Woods, that can damage playable characters on contact. They yield noCopy Ability when swallowed, nor do they restorehealth. As such, their main use is as ammunition against Whispy Woods or other enemies that use them, such asPoppy Bros. Jr., who can sometimes be seen balancing on them.
Against common expectation, apples appear far more often as hazards to be avoided in theKirby series than otherwise. This tradition started withKirby's Dream Land and has persisted throughout the entire series, with only a few games assigning apples to other roles.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land[edit]
Apples first appear inKirby's Dream Land. They can mainly be seen in theGreen Greens stage, either being balanced on byPoppy Bros. Jr. or being dropped from Whispy Woods' canopy. Apples are worth 400 points when destroyed.
Kirby's Adventure /Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
Apples returnKirby's Adventure andits remake, serving the same purpose as before.
Additionally, inKirby & The Amazing Mirror, the mid-bossPhan Phan can throw apples at Kirby.
Kirby's Pinball Land[edit]
Apples appear as destructible bumpers inKirby's Pinball Land, appearing in all three Pinball Lands. They are mainly seen during the fight with Whispy Woods and are worth 1600 points when collided with.
Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]
Apples reappear inKirby's Dream Land 2, once again associated with Whispy Woods andPoppy Bros. Jr.. They also appear as hazards in theBonus Chance with Whispy.
Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
Apples reprise their role inKirby Super Star and its remake, once again being associated withWhispy Woods and his variants, along withPoppy Bros. Jr.. InKirby Super Star Ultra, apples are also thrown byPhan Phan, andpoison apples also appear during fights againstWhispy's Revenge.
Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]
Apples appear inKirby's Dream Land 3 along with Whispy Woods, though this time, they are not the only produce that he drops.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]
Apples make their 3D debut inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards, once again being dropped by Whispy Woods.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]
Apples are once again utilized as projectiles byPhan Phan during its mid-boss fights inKirby & The Amazing Mirror.Poison apples are also introduced by the bossWiz, which make Kirbyfall asleep if he tries to swallow them.
Kirby's Epic Yarn /Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn[edit]
Although not strictly treated as enemies in this game, Whispy Woods fires apples as projectiles in theWhispy's Forest stage.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
Apples appear inKirby's Return to Dream Land andits remake, again being dropped by Whispy Woods. They can also be summoned byMagolor's second form andMagolor Soul when using Calling Shot. Poison apples also make an appearance, being exclusively used by Whispy Woods EX inExtra Mode.
A Whispy Woods apple inKirby's Return to Dream Land.
Model of a Whispy Woods apple fromKirby's Return to Dream Land.
An apple from Whispy Woods inKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]
In addition to appearing in all classic titles ofKirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, apples appear alongside Whispy Woods in theSmash Combat Chamber EX ofNew Challenge Stages.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe /Kirby Fighters Deluxe[edit]
InKirby: Triple Deluxe'sKirby Fighters Sub-Game andKirby Fighters Deluxe,King Dedede can toss apples at the battling Kirbys in theDedede Arena Battle Stage.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
InKirby: Planet Robobot'sTeam Kirby Clash Sub-Game, Whispy Woods and his apples make an appearance. Later in the fight, his apples can sprout leaves to let them fly.
Model of an apple
Model of a propeller apple
A Whispy Woods apple in-game
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe /Super Kirby Clash[edit]
Whispy Woods and his apples serve in both battles inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe and all three battles inSuper Kirby Clash. In his Tougher-rankQuests, some of the apples can sprout leaves which lets them fly.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
Apples return alongside Whispy Woods inKirby Star Allies, and are also dropped byParallel Woods. In addition, they can both drop special hot fruit on vines which grant theFire ability when swallowed, or can be struck with an opposing element to produce goodies.
Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
InKirby Fighters 2, apples can once again be tossed byKing Dedede as a hazard inDedede Arena.
Apples, both regular and flying varieties, also appear when fightingTwin Woods inStory Mode: The Destined Rivals.
As a non-hazardous object[edit]
There are a few instances in the series where apples do not appear as hazardous objects, appearing instead either as food, as usable objects, or as props in cutscenes.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land[edit]
In the ending cutscene ofKirby's Dream Land, apples can be seen among the many types of food raining down ontoDream Land whileKirby says his bye-bye.
Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
At the end of theDyna Blade game, Kirby is seen using Whispy Woods' apples to feedDyna Blade's chicks.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]
In the cutscene which plays after clearingRock Star,Adeleine paints food for her companions. She paints an apple for Kirby to eat.
Kirby's Epic Yarn /Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn[edit]
A number ofFurniture pieces inKirby's Epic Yarn either include or are themed after apples. This includes the Apple Table, the Fruit Bowl and theKirby's Extra Epic Yarn-exclusive Apple Juice Tower.
Kirby Mass Attack[edit]
- Main article:Fruit
Apples appear as common collectable objects inKirby Mass Attack. If a Kirby touches one, he will eat it, gaining a fruit point and 50 score points in the process. Gaining 100 fruit points results in a new Kirby being created. Some switches in the game spawn green apples which can be collected for a reward. If not collected in time they disappear and the Kirbys miss out on their reward. These still give the Kirbys fruit points and score.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
In the opening cutscene of the game, Kirby can be seen having munched on some apples before taking a nap under a tree.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe /Super Kirby Clash[edit]
- Main article:Gem Apple
The primary currency in bothKirby Clash games comes in the form ofGem Apples, which can be obtained in various different ways, and are primarily spent atMagolor's Shoppe. Gem Apples also make minor appearances in various other games.
Kirby Battle Royale[edit]
In theApple Scramble game, the objective is to grab as many Apples as possible fromMini Whispy Woods and deposit them in the collection area. Kirby can stack many apples over his head as he runs (up to 20, though this is rarely seen), but other Kirbys can attack him to get his apples. Red apples are each worth 1 point, but golden apples are worth 5. Additionally, apples can be tossed at rival Kirbys to knock them down.
Apples also appear inCrazy Theater, where the goal is sometimes to carry a specified amount of them before opponents do.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
During theMagolor Soul fight inThe True Arena ofKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, the boss spits out a single apple before the start of the second phase, which can be eaten by the players to restore their health. Notably, this is the only instance of thisfood item being spawned in the entire game.
Kirby Air Riders[edit]
InKirby Air Riders, apples appear as a type of food item in theGourmet RaceStadium mode. They are also found hanging fromWhispy Woods inCity Trial andRoad Trip. ALicense sticker ofKirby eating an apple from PUPUPU FRIENDS merchandise artwork can be unlocked by eating five apples in a single match of Gourmet Race. Additional icons, themes, and stickers depict apples; most of these feature the apples alongside Whispy Woods, aside from one sticker which depictsKirby Café artwork of a single apple.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Apples appear as atrophy inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl:
| Image | Description | Games listed |
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 | Fruit that falls from above when you're battling Whispy Woods. Kirby can suck them up and spit them out as useful projectile weapons. They're nice to have around when you don't have any Copy Abilities, but they do damage when they hit you, so they can be a bother too. They offer no ability when swallowed. These apples are not produced by Whispy Woods. | Game Boy:Kirby's Dream Land SNES:Kirby Super Star |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
Apples appear as a trophy inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U:
| Image | Appears In/Related Games | American English Description | British English Description |
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 | Game Boy:Kirby's Dream Land (08/1992) Wii:Kirby's Return to Dream Land (10/2011) | This isn't an enemy at all. It's just an apple. Still, they're something to watch out for—Whispy Woods will try to hit you on the head with them. Some enemies like to roll around on them too. Apples come in two varieties—one gives you health, and the other you can throw. And, needless to say, Kirby's favorite food is... Oh, it's tomatoes. | These aren't enemies at all. They're just apples. Still, they're something to watch out for – Whispy Woods will try to hit you on the head with them. Some enemies like to roll around on them too. Apples come in two varieties – one gives you health, and the other you can throw. And, needless to say, Kirby's favourite food is... Oh, it's tomatoes. |
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of an Apple fromKirby Mass Attack
Screenshot of Kirbys carrying stacks of Apples inKirby Battle Royale
Story Mode credits picture fromKirby Star Allies, featuringWhispy Woods showering the area with apples
Heroes in Another Dimension credits picture fromKirby Star Allies, featuringParallel Woods dropping apples andBlados
Pixel apples inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | リンゴ Ringo | Apple |
| Traditional Chinese | 蘋果 Píngguǒ | Apple |
| Simplified Chinese | 苹果 Píngguǒ | |
| Dutch | Appel | Apple |
| French | Pomme | Apple |
| German | Apfel | Apple |
| Italian | Mela | Apple |
| Korean | 사과 sagwa | Apple |
| European Portuguese | Maçã[1] | Apple |
| Russian | Яблоко[1] Yabloko | Apple |
| Spanish | Manzana | Apple |
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- Objects
- Ability-neutral creatures
- Food
- Enemies in Kirby's Dream Land
- Enemies in Kirby's Adventure
- Enemies in Kirby's Pinball Land
- Enemies in Kirby's Dream Land 2
- Enemies in Kirby Super Star
- Enemies in Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Enemies in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Enemies in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Enemies in Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Enemies in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Enemies in New Challenge Stages
- Enemies in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Enemies in Kirby Star Allies
- Items in Kirby's Block Ball
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