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Fighter
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Fighter is aCopy Ability which empowersKirby to be able to perform a wide array of strong martial arts techniques to defeat his opponents. Among these techniques are famous moves such as Vulcan Jab, Smash Punch, Spin Kick, andRising Break, all of which can do heavy damage up close. In addition, Kirby can also fire energy blasts from his hands, similar to fighters from theStreet Fighter series, and grab opponents to toss them away. Kirby typically gains this ability when he swallowsKnuckle Joe, and gains an iconic red headband which in more recent games has a star emblazoned on it. Fighter Kirby is well-known for having lots of moves, which can be difficult for new players to reliably pull off.
Fighter first appeared as a Copy Ability inKirby Super Star, and has since been a mainstay in subsequent games that follow in its legacy. Many of Fighter Kirby's moves would be incorporated into Kirby's moveset in theSuper Smash Bros. series, and from there, several would be recycled back into theKirby series through theSmash Bros. ability.
Characteristics[edit]

Among the classic Copy Abilities, Fighter is notorious as having far more distinct moves than most. The ability is based heavily on traditional fighting games, replicating their gameplay with a unique gimmick: it provides Kirby with different moves depending on if the attack button is tapped ("light") or held ("heavy"). As such, it is one of the more difficult Copy Abilities to master. Once these moves are taken to heart, however, Fighter becomes one of the most potent and fluent abilities in Kirby's arsenal.
Among the moveset are famous techniques such as "Vulcan Jab"—a rapid series of punches that can be held indefinitely, "Smash Punch"—a more powerful single punch that creates a shockwave passing through foes, "Leg Sweep"—a sliding kick that knocks enemies away, "Spin Kick"—a series of sweeping kicks that carry Kirby through the air with their momentum, "Force Blast"—a powerful energy blast that can be charged using the hands, and "Rising Break"—aMasher-slaying uppercut that carries Kirby higher than a jump when used. The ability also gives Kirby the ability to grab enemies and toss them away, similar toSuplex, though not quite as central.
Since its introduction inKirby Super Star, Fighter's main representative enemy/helper has beenKnuckle Joe, though a handful of others also provide it when swallowed. Since then, the ability has retained all of its most iconic moves and, starting withKirby's Return to Dream Land, has only grown more complex over time. In these latter years, Fighter had consistently been the most complex Copy Ability in terms of number of distinct moves until it was usurped byWrestler inKirby Fighters 2, which also happens to be a fighting-oriented ability.
Appearance[edit]
Fighter has always provided Kirby with a red headband around his head, although its original design was very simple, and was only a plain red headband. Sometimes it was depicted with a split on its ends, sometimes not.Kirby's Return to Dream Land redesigned the headband to be shorter and have a yellow star on its front, and also added some light red stripes to it, that as the headband extends eventually join together and fill most of it, and without splits on its ends. This design has been used in all media ever since, although on its first appearance in theKirby novel series,Kirby's Labyrinth Rescue, Fighter uses its original design; later novel volumes use the newer design.
Similarities to other abilities[edit]
Fighter has similarities to many other Copy Abilities, whether that be in its appearance, its moveset, or both. The following are abilities that bear some resemblance to Fighter, along with details on what they share in common, listed in chronological order:
- Backdrop - Backdrop has Kirby grabbing his opponents and slamming them to the ground in various ways, similar to some of Fighter's grab and toss techniques. InKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land in particular, Backdrop Kirby uses the same red headband as Fighter Kirby (which ironically allowed the North American box art for that game to use artwork of Fighter Kirby on the cover).
- Throw - Throw Kirby can grab his opponents and toss them, similar to Fighter. InKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and subsequent games, Throw Kirby has a headband just like Fighter, though it is blue instead of red.
- Ninja - Ninja Kirby has two moves in particular that are close in resemblance to Fighter's moves: "Ninja Kick" has Ninja Kirby doing a diagonal downward kick to hit opponents much like Fighter's Sky Kick, andAir Drop has Kirby grabbing his foe and slamming them to the ground, similar to Fighter's grab techniques.
- Suplex - Suplex is essentially an upgraded version of Backdrop Kirby, which gives him a few more moves, some of which (Pinpoint Kick in particular) are similar to Fighter Kirby's moves. InKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra, Suplex Kirby has a blue headband like Throw Kirby's, though this was changed to a wrestler's belt inKirby Star Allies. Suplex and Fighter can also both useFriend Throw inKirby Star Allies.
- Smash Bros. - As mentioned above, Smash Bros. Kirby has a few of Fighter Kirby's moves, namely Vulcan Jab and Spin Kick (altered into "Smash Kick").
- Wrestler - Wrestler Kirby can be seen as being an even more-developed version of Suplex Kirby, with many more moves added on top of the base abilities of grabbing and slamming opponents. Although none of Wrestler Kirby's moves are exact copies of Fighter Kirby's, there are many parallels in the close-range punches and kicks. Their relationship is also highlighted by the fact that one of Fighter Kirby'salternate outfits inKirby Battle Royale gives him a wrestling mask (though this would precede Wrestler Kirby's actual debut, inKirby Fighters 2).
Game appearances[edit]
| Fighter Kirby's video game appearances | ||
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| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby series | ||
| Kirby Super Star | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromKnuckle Joe andIron Mam. Can be used to create a Knuckle Joehelper. |
| Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | Copy Ability | Obtainable from GrayGolem,Boxin, andBox Boxer. |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromBoxin andBox Boxer. Can be upgraded using anAbility Scroll. |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromKnuckle Joe andIron Mam. Can be used to create a Knuckle Joehelper. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromKnuckle Joe. |
| Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition | Playable character | Used in theFighter Combat Chamber and is selectable inMagolor Race 3 andMagolor Race EX inNew Challenge Stages. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromKnuckle Joe. Also available inKirby Fighters. |
| Kirby Fighters Deluxe | Playable character | Selectable in all game modes. Comes with an unlockable costume. |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromKnuckle Joe. |
| Kirby Battle Royale | Playable character | Selectable in all game modes, though it needs to be unlocked inDedede's Cake Royale to be used there. Comes with three unlockable costumes. |
| Kirby Star Allies | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromKnuckle Joe. Can be used to make a Knuckle Joe ally. Can be used forFriend Throw. |
| Kirby Fighters 2 | Playable character | Selectable in all game modes after being unlocked atFighters Rank 16. Comes with two unlockable costumes. |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | Reference | Fighter Kirby appears on a coupleCharacter Treats. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Copy Ability | Has the same features and providers as in the originalKirby's Return to Dream Land. |
| Kirby Air Riders | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromJabjab. Limited-use in this game. |
| Super Smash Bros. series | ||
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | Reference | Fighter Kirby appears as atrophy. |
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Reference | Fighter Kirby appears as atrophy. |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Reference | Fighter Kirby appears as atrophy. |
Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

Fighter debuted inKirby Super Star and also appears in its remakeKirby Super Star Ultra. In these games, Kirby can obtain this ability by swallowingKnuckle Joe orIron Mam themid-boss, or by touchingCopy Essences or theCopy Essence Deluxe in PlanetFloria. With this ability equipped, Kirby can createKnuckle Joe as ahelper. Kirby's visual appearance only changes by adding a red headband.
Fighter Kirby also makes an appearance on the poster forThe Arena (inKirby Super Star Ultra, he appears in the cutscene for the game mode instead), and inMegaton Punch.
| Fighter moveset inKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra | ||
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| Set blow strength by holding B | ||
| Skill (Short Charge) | Skill (Long Charge) | Button execution |
| Vulcan Jab | Smash Punch | B |
| Leg Sweep | Spin Kick | Dash + B |
| Down Kick | Double Kick | B in air |
| Skill | Button execution | |
| Rising Break | ↑ + Hold B | |
| Grab Foe | ↑, →, or ↓ + B near foe | |
| Arm Throw | Grab + B | |
| Judo Throw | Grab + ← or ↓ + B | |
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]

Fighter appears inKirby & The Amazing Mirror, despite having not appeared in the prior titleKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land upon which this game's engine was based. As is typical for the ability, it has a large variety of moves, unlike most of the other abilities in the game. The bandana turns gray when the ChalkSpray Paint is equipped and white when the Red Spray Paint is equipped. Fighter is provided by a fair number of enemies in the game, including the following:
- Boxin
- Gray Golem (when punching)
- Box Boxer (mid-boss)
| Fighter Moveset inKirby & The Amazing Mirror | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
| Vulcan Jab | Tap B | Rising Kick | Double-tap B |
| Slam Punch | Triple-tap B | Force Blast | Hold B briefly |
| Mega Force Blast | Hold B | Giga Force Blast | Hold B with one HP |
| Triple Spin Kick | B while holding left or right or B in midair | Rising Break | Up + B |
| Sky Kick | Down + B in midair | Moon Somersault Kick | Dash + B |
Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
Fighter returns inKirby: Squeak Squad, bearing largely the same look and feel as it had inKirby & The Amazing Mirror, though with a few adjustments. Its moveset is the same as it was in its previous appearance, save for one addition: Fighter Kirby can now also perform theAir Drop technique when → + B is used near an enemy (facing right). Fighter is once again provided byBoxin andBox Boxer. Acquiring theAbility Scroll for the Fighter ability allows Kirby to launch an even bigger force blast which can breakmetal blocks.
Additionally, Kirby gains a unique idle pose when he has this ability. He raises his arms and sways back and forth in a fighting stance, in a similar fashion to that of Ryu fromStreet Fighter.
| Fighter Moveset inKirby: Squeak Squad | ||||||||
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| Attack name | Image | Input | Description | Attack name | Image | Input | Description | |
| バルカンジャブ Vulcan Jab | B | Kirby punches many times in front of him. | ハイキック High Kick | B after Vulcan Jab | Kirby does a rising kick into the air. | |||
| スパイクパンチ Spike Punch | B after High Kick | Kirby slams his fist back into the ground. | スピンキック Spin Kick | B in the air | Kirby spins with his foot out several times in the air. | |||
| スカイキック Sky Kick | ↓ + B in the air | Kirby slams his foot into the ground while traveling diagonally. | パワーショット Power Shot | Press & Hold B | Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy. If charged a little, the blast will become bigger and deal more damage. | |||
| ジャンプスピンキック Jump Spin Kick | Move + B | Kirby spins around many times and kicks, launching him into the air. This attack cannot be used again until Kirby stops moving or turns around. | ムーンサルトキック Moonsault Kick Moon Somersault Kick | Dash + B | Kirby does a quick rising kick into the air. | |||
| ライジンブレイク Rising Break | ↑ + B | Kirby does a quick rising punch into the air. | いずなおとし Izuna Drop Air Drop | ←→ + B near enemy | Kirby picks up the nearby enemy and jumps high into the air. He then slams them into the ground dealing lots of damage. | |||
| メガパワーショット Mega Power Shot | Press & Hold B for longer | Allows Kirby to charge his energy attack an extra level. This does the most damage out of the three charging levels. Only available after collecting Fighter's Ability Scroll. | Facing Right. Attack names are taken from theKirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold. | |||||
Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
Fighter reappears inKirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake,Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, obtained by swallowing enemies such asKnuckle Joe or touchingCopy Essences.Kirby's Return to Dream Land made Fighter Kirby's moveset similar once more to the one inKirby Super Star, though adding many new moves. Aesthetically, Kirby gains his signature red headband like inKirby Super Star, but shorter and with a star in the front of the headband. This headband would carry forward for the remainder of Fighter Kirby's appearances.
| Fighter's moveset inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | |||||||
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| Skill | Button Execution (KRtDL) | Button Execution (KRtDLD, facing right) | Description | Skill | Button Execution (KRtDL) | Button Execution (KRtDLD, facing right) | Description |
| Vulcan Jab | Tap 1 (or press repeatedly) | Tap B/Y | Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him. | Force Blast | ↓ + Hold 1 (briefly) | ↓ + hold B/Y briefly before releasing | Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy. |
| Smash Punch | Press 1 | Press and hold B/Y | Kirby does a strong punch in front of him. | Mega Force Blast | ↓ + Hold 1 (a bit longer) | ↓ + hold B/Y longer before releasing | Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy. |
| Leg Sweep | Dash + 1 | Dash, then tap B/Y | Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies. | Giga Force Blast | ↓ + Hold 1 even longer | ↓ + hold B/Y even longer before releasing | Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him. |
| Spin Kick | Dash + hold 1 | Dash + hold B/Y | Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning midair. | Instant Mega Force Blast | ↓ → + Hold 1 (if facing right) | ↓→ + hold B/Y | Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast. |
| Down Kick | 1 in midair | Tap B/Y in midair | Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. | Moon Somersault Kick | 1 in midair next to foe | Release B/Y near an enemy in midair | Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air. Kirby is also bounced upward slightly. |
| Double Kick | Hold 1 in midair | Press and hold B/Y in midair | Kirby does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch. | Foe Grab | ↑ or → next to foe + 1 (if facing right) | Either ↑ or → + B/Y near an enemy | Kirby grabs his opponent. |
| Rising Break | ↑ + Hold 1 | ↑ and hold B/Y | Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut. | Arm Throw | Foe Grab + 1, ↑ or → (if facing right) | Foe Grab + B/Y or Foe Grab + either ↑ or → | Similar toThrow, Kirby tosses his opponent forward, damaging any enemies they hit. |
| Sky Kick | ↓ + 1 in midair | ↓ + B/Y in midair | Similar toSuplex's pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below. | Judo Throw | Foe Grab + ↓ or ← (if facing right) | Foe Grab + either ← or ↓ | Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him. |
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]

Fighter is one of the abilities which is featured inNew Challenge Stages. Its moveset and look are identical to its appearance inKirby's Return to Dream Land. It is primarily used in theFighter Combat Chamber, but can also be used in subsequent Magolor Race stages.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Fighter returns once again inKirby: Triple Deluxe, being provided by Knuckle Joe, and retaining its moveset fromKirby's Return to Dream Land. Starting in this game, Moon Somersault Kick no longer gives Kirby any vertical height when hitting the move. It also appears inKirby Fighters.
| Fighter Moveset inKirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, andKirby: Planet Robobot | |||
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| Skill | Image | Button Execution | Description |
| Vulcan Jab | Tap B (or press repeatedly) | Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him. | |
| Smash Punch | Press and hold B | Kirby does a strong punch in front of him. | |
| Leg Sweep | Dash + release B | Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies. | |
| Spin Kick | Dash + press and hold B | Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning midair. | |
| Down Kick | Release B in midair | Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. | |
| Double Kick | Press and hold B in midair | Kirby does a does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch. | |
| Rising Break | ↑ + press and hold B | Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut. | |
| Sky Kick | ↓ + B in midair | Similar toSuplex's pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below. | |
| Force Blast | ↓ + hold B shortly before releasing | Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy. | |
| Mega Force Blast | ↓ + hold B even longer before releasing | Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy. | |
| Giga Force Blast | ↓ + hold B even longer before releasing | Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him. | |
| Instant Mega Force Blast | ↓ → + press and hold B | Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast. | |
| Moon Somersault Kick | Release B near an enemy in midair | Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air. | |
| Foe Grab | Either of ↑→ near an enemy | Kirby grabs his opponent. | |
| Arm Throw | Foe Grab + B, or Foe Grab + either ↑→ | Similar toThrow, Kirby tosses his opponent forward, damaging any enemies they hit. | |
| Judo Throw | Foe Grab either of ←↓ | Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him. | |
Kirby Fighters Deluxe[edit]
Fighter is one of the selectable Copy Abilities inKirby Fighters Deluxe. It is largely the same as it was inKirby: Triple Deluxe.
Fighter Kirby'sRare Outfit is the headband ofKnuckle Joe.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
Fighter returns inKirby: Planet Robobot, unchanged from its appearance inKirby: Triple Deluxe. It is once again provided by Knuckle Joe.
Kirby Battle Royale[edit]
| “ | Heya, fighter! Go give 'em a knuckle sandwich for me! When you see an opening, use your Giga Force Blast to knock 'em out! | ” | — Knuckle Joe's comment inKirby Battle Royale |

Fighter is one of the abilities on offer inKirby Battle Royale. It allows Kirby to perform a wide series of lightning-fast punches and kicks and chase his target easily. It also allows Kirby to use a special ranged attack after a brief charge-up.
Fighter has threealternate pieces of Headgear in this game. They are "Knuckle Joe's Hair", the "Wrestling Mask", and the "Goriath Hat". Ironically, the Wrestling Mask makes Kirby look very similar toWrestler, an ability which did not yet exist when this game was released, but which has many similarities to Fighter.
| Fighter moveset inKirby Battle Royale | |
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| Skill | Button Execution |
| Quick Jab | B/Y |
| Vulcan Jab | BB/YY |
| Rising Break | BBB/YYY |
| Sky Kick | B/Y during jump |
| Giga Force Blast | Hold/release B/Y |
| Kick | Y/A |
| Spin Kick | YY/AA |
| Final Spin Kick | YYY/AAA |
- Knuckle Joe Hair headgear fromKirby Battle Royale
- Wrestling Mask headgear
- Goriath Hat headgear
Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Fighter returns inKirby Star Allies, provided once again byKnuckle Joe. In addition to the large arsenal of moves Kirby obtains from this ability, he can also useFriend Throw by picking up and tossing a recruitedFriend. Kirby can also recruit Knuckle Joe as a friend, who then has all of Fighter Kirby's moves.
| Fighter's Moveset inKirby Star Allies while facing right | ||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Description |
| Vulcan Jab | Press and release B | Kirby unleashes a barrage of jabs in front of him. |
| Smash Punch | Press and hold B | Kirby does a strong punch, throwing a blast of energy in front of him. |
| Leg Sweep | Dash + press and release B | Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies. Unlike sliding, Kirby goes through enemies while invincible in the process. |
| Spin Kick | Dash + press and hold B | Kirby does three consecutive spin kicks while jumping forward, invincible in the process. |
| Down Kick | Press and release B in midair | Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. Kirby bounces off the enemy slightly after Down Kick. |
| Double Kick | Press and hold B in midair | Kirby does a double kick, throwing a blast of energy similar to Smash Punch. |
| Rising Break | ↑ and hold B | Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut, invincible in the process. |
| Sky Kick | ↓ + B in midair | Similar toSuplex's Pinpoint Kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below. Kirby bounces off the enemy slightly after Sky Kick. |
| Force Blast | ↓ + Hold B briefly before releasing | Kirby fires a small blast of energy from his both hands. |
| Mega Force Blast | ↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing | Kirby fires a large, powerful blast of energy from his both hands. |
| Giga Force Blast | ↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing | Kirby fires a larger and more powerful fireball from his both hands, which givesSizzle augment. |
| Instant Mega Force Blast | ↓ + → + press and hold B | Kirby fires a instantaneous version of Mega Force Blast. Can be repeated with quick button execution. |
| Moon Somersault Kick | Press and release B near an enemy in midair | Kirby does a somersault kick that sends the common enemy in the air and can be repeated. |
| Foe Grab | ↑/→ + B near an enemy | Kirby grabs a common enemy or aDropped Star, invincible in the process. |
| Arm Throw | Foe Grab + B/↑/→ | Similar toThrow ability, Kirby tosses what he has grabbed forward, invincible in the process and damaging any enemies hit by the thrown projectile. |
| Judo Throw | Foe Grab + either ↓/← | As its name says, Kirby judo throws what he has grabbed behind him, invincible in the process and damaging any enemies hit by the thrown projectile. |
Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
Fighter returns inKirby Fighters 2 as a selectable ability for Kirby to use. It is unlocked after attaining aFighters Rank of 16. Its moveset is the same as it has been in previous titles, though damage values have been adjusted. Fighter has two Rare Hats in this game, one being the Knuckle Joe headband fromKirby Fighters Deluxe, and the other being the Goriath Hat fromKirby Battle Royale.
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Fighter ability inKirby Fighters 2, seeMizuumi Wiki's page.
Moveset[edit]
| Fighter moveset inKirby Fighters 2 | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (unmodified) |
| Vulcan Jab | Press and release B | Kirby throws out a rapid series of punches, and can continue doing so for as long as B is repeatedly pressed. | 6 (first hit) 3 (subsequent hits) |
| Smash Punch | Press and hold B | Kirby throws out a strong single punch that sends a small shockwave ahead of him. | 22 |
| Leg Sweep | Dash + press and release B | Kirby throws out his foot and slides forward, dragging foes along with him. | 14 (if all hits connect) |
| Spin Kick | Dash + press and hold B | Kirby propels himself forward and slightly upward with three spinning kicks, carrying foes caught in the motion. | 20 (initial hit) 12 (subsequent hits) 44 (if all hits connect) |
| Down Kick | Press and release B in midair | Kirby throws his foot out as he descends. If he hits an opponent, he will bounce off afterward. | 18 |
| Double Kick | Press and hold B in midair | Kirby throws his feet out to the side and releases an energy wave which travels horizontally. | 26 |
| Rising Break | ↑ and hold B | Kirby performs a jumping uppercut, dragging any foes caught along with him in the motion. | 45 (if all hits connect) |
| Sky Kick | ↓ + B in midair | Kirby drops diagonally downward with his foot out at high speed, and bounces off of any foe he hits. | 22 |
| Force Blast | ↓ + hold B briefly before releasing | Kirby charges up and releases an energy blast which travels quickly across the stage horizontally. | 20 14 (early release, no projectile) |
| Mega Force Blast | ↓ + hold B even longer before releasing | Kirby charges up and releases a bigger energy blast which travels quickly across the stage horizontally. | 24 |
| Giga Force Blast | ↓ + hold B even longer before releasing | Kirby charges up and releases a giant red energy blast which travels quickly across the stage horizontally and passes through foes. | 50 |
| Instant Mega Force Blast | ↓→ + press and hold B | Kirby lets out a Mega Force Blast without having to charge. | 24 |
| Moon Somersault Kick | Press and release B near an enemy in midair | Kirby does an aerial flip kick. | 26 |
| Foe Grab | Either ↑/→ + B near an enemy | Kirby grabs his foe. If he does nothing, the foe escapes after 5 seconds or less with no damage. | N/A |
| Arm Throw | Foe Grab + either B/↑/→ | Kirby punches his foe and launches them forward. | 20 |
| Judo Throw | Foe Grab + either ↓/← | Kirby tosses his foe behind him after a quick punch. | 20 |
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
InKirby's Dream Buffet, Fighter Kirby is depicted alongsideArcher Kirby on the "Archer vs. Fighter"Character Treat, using artwork fromKirby Fighters Deluxe. Another Character Treat depicts Blue Fighter Kirby carrying a stack ofapples fromKirby Battle Royale. Fighter does not appear as an ability inKirby's Dream Buffet itself.
Kirby Air Riders[edit]
Fighter appears inKirby Air Riders as an ability obtained from a new enemy namedJabjab. It allows the user to automatically kick nearby opponents and strengthens theirQuick Spin move, turning it into a Spin Kick. When Boost Charging, the user will use Vulcan Jab, rapidly hitting any opponent in the way. Letting go of the charge will cause them to use Smash Punch, which acts as a short-range projectile. Like all other Copy Abilities in the game, it can be obtained by any rider, not just Kirby.
Notably, the Fighter headband resembles its original design fromKirby Super Star, and is a simple red headband.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Fighter Kirby does not make a formal appearance in any of theSuper Smash Bros. games. However, he does appear as atrophy inSuper Smash Bros. Melee,Super Smash Bros. Brawl, andSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.
InKirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]
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| “ | All right! It's Fighter Kirby! | ” | — Tuff |
In theKirby: Right Back at Ya! anime, Fighter Kirby makes a significant number of appearances, often being provided byKnuckle Joe, whether intentionally or not. When Kirby gains this ability, he dons the signature red headband, and gains increased agility, as well as several flashy energy-based attacks. The most notable of these are Vulcan Jab, Smash Punch, Spin Kick, Overhead Toss, and Rising Break; the last of which is always used as the finishing blow on his opponent. In the Japanese version of the show, Kirby always calls out the names of these attacks when he uses them.
When Kirby gains the Fighter ability, it is often when he is facing some ofNight Mare Enterprises' toughestmonsters. The most notable of these areMasher and its upgraded formMasher 2.0. Fighter Kirby gains his most prominent appearance, however, inSnack Attack - Part II, where he uses the ability for the majority of the episode's run-time in order to battle the fiveMartial Arts All-Stars.
- Fighter Kirby performing Rising Break with Knuckle Joe
- Fighter Kirby overpoweringKarate Kid
- Fighter Kirby performing Spin Kick onTeacher Creature
- Fighter Kirby finishing offDirk, Kirk, and Smirk
In theKirby novel series[edit]
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In theKirby novel series, the Fighter ability is a recurringCopy Ability, first introduced inKirby's Labyrinth Rescue!.
InKirby's Labyrinth Rescue!,Kirby obtains the Fighter ability by inhalingKnuckle Joe during his fight against the giganticMagolor. He uses it to uppercut Magolor with Rising Break, defeating him.
InKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, the Fighter ability first appears held by one of the Kirby copies created by theKirby Printer. The ability later makes another appearance after Knuckle Joe lets Kirby inhale him at the finals ofDedede's Cake Royale. Kirby uses it to create a force blast that hitsKing Dedede. However, Dedede quickly knocks the ability out of Kirby.
InKirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi, Knuckle Joe lets Kirby inhale him and gain the Fighter ability in order to fight theimposter Meta Knight. Kirby shoots at him a force blast and kicks him, knocking the doppelgänger over.
InKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!! Kirby andBandana Waddle Dee encounter a Fighter Kirby copy as their opponents in the Buddy Fighters Tower's seventh floor. Fighter Kirby rushes towards Kirby, but Kirby splashes him with theWater ability, making him collapse. When Fighter Kirby tries to attack Bandana Waddle Dee, Waddle Dee crouches and Fighter Kirby is slammed to the wall by aSpringy Hand.
InKirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪, Knuckle Joe lets Kirby inhale him and gain the Fighter ability in order to battleKracko, but Kirby quickly loses the ability after Kracko attacks him with a strong lightning attack.
- Fighter Kirby defeating Magolor with an uppercut inKirby's Labyrinth Rescue!.
- A Fighter Kirby copy being shown by King Dedede inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!.
- The Fighter Kirby copy being slammed to the wall inKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!.
- A Fighter Kirby copy portrayed in the table of contents ofKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!.
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
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| Kirby Super Star | Copy the abilities of Fighter and assume the role of a mighty karate expert. Increase your power with practice!☆Strength of attack depends on how long you press Y. | |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Go for it! CHAMPION | |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Hi-yaa!Hold the B Button longer for astronger blow! Thatpunch is an instantKO! | |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | I'm abrawling Copy Ability!How long you hold 1 determines howstrong orweak my attacks are! And I have aton of them! | |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | TheFighter ability is no joke, with tons of techniques to bring down the biggest baddies! Keep an eye out for opponents toknock out as you fight yourway to the top! | |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | This ability raises yourfighting power to the max! The supersonicpunches andkicks Kirby unleashes bring about infinitefighting capabilities. | |
| Kirby Battle Royale | Hit opponents with a flurry of attacks with this martial-arts ability! | |
| Kirby Star Allies | Oh boy! It's the Fighting Copy Ability, complete with tons of techniques! Grab and throw foes with ease. You can even grab and throw...your friends! Throw them against rocks and other things you want to smash. | |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Get ready tobrawl!How long you hold the button will change howstrong orweak your attacks are. And there are aton of them! |
Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy[edit]
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[edit]
Kirby Super Star manual[edit]
- Kirby knocks out enemies with a severe punch or kick.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror manual[edit]
- Kirby attacks with martial-arts moves! Keep it up for more fast-paced pummeling!
Kirby: Squeak Squad Australian website[edit]
- When Fighter Kirby unleashes his fists of fury, no enemy is safe!
Kirby Super Star Ultra manual[edit]
- Defeat your enemies with flurries of punches and kicks.
Nintendo Today![edit]
- Get ready to brawl with martial art moves! And there are a ton of them!
Trivia[edit]
- In the concept art of the Fighter ability forKirby Super Star, it was originally calledRush, which also allowed Kirby to throw consecutive punches.[1]
- As mentioned above, Fighter Kirby can be seen as a reference to fighting games, particularly theStreet Fighter series. There are two particular aspects of the ability that point to this being the case:
- The red headband Kirby wears is similar to the one Ryu wears.
- Two of Fighter's moves (Rising Break and the Force Blast line of attacks) are similar in concept to the Shoryuken and Hadoken respectively. Furthermore, the input for the Instant Mega Force Blast is almost identical to Hadoken's input (down + forward + attack).
- Fighter's icon fromKirby & The Amazing Mirror may be a reference to his appearance inMegaton Punch orCrackity Hack.
- InKirby Battle Royale, Fighter got a new move called Quick Jab, which has the same name and is very similar to a move card from the Japan exclusive card gameKirby no Copy-toru!, which released beforeKirby Battle Royale.
- In a 2010 Twitter post, series creatorMasahiro Sakurai named Fighter as one of his favorite copy abilities, alongsideSuplex.[2]
Gallery[edit]
- Main article:Fighter/gallery
- Artwork fromKirby Super Star
- Artwork fromKirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Artwork fromKirby: Squeak Squad
- Artwork fromKirby Super Star Ultra
- Fighter Kirby inKirby Battle Royale
- Ability Star fromKirby Star Allies
- The Knuckle Headgear fromKirby Fighters 2
- The Goriath Hat fromKirby Fighters 2
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ファイター Faitā | Fighter |
| Traditional Chinese | 格鬥家 gé dòu jiā | Fighter |
| Simplified Chinese | 格斗家 gé dòu jiā | |
| Dutch | Vechter | Fighter |
| French | Combat | - |
| German | Kämpfer | Fighter |
| Italian | Lottatore | Fighter |
| Korean | 파이터 Paiteo | Fighter |
| Portuguese | Lutador | Fighter |
| Russian | Забияка[3] Zabiyaka Боец[4] Boyets | Bully Fighter |
| Spanish | Luchador | Fighter |
References
- ↑20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia, p. 121
- ↑https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/20914369156087809
- ↑Nintendo Russia - Kirby 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll (archive)
- ↑Nintendo Russia -Kirby Fighters 2 (archive)
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- Good pages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Copy Abilities in the Kirby novel series
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in New Challenge Stages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters 2
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Air Riders
- Copy Abilities which can break metal blocks
- Copy Abilities which can light fuses
- Copy Abilities with fiery properties
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