Balloon Artwork ofBalloon Kirby fromKirby: Canvas Curse. Details First game Kirby: Canvas Curse (2005) Latest game Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014, as akeychain) Obtained from Bloon Power(s) Inflate like a balloon and float in the air

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This article is about theCopy Ability. For the item inKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, seeBalloon (item).

Balloon is aCopy Ability that debuted inKirby: Canvas Curse, and is the first one to be introduced in a spin-off game. It allowsKirby to inflate and float like a balloon, and attack enemies by popping after expanding a lot. Despite this potential offensive use, the ability is primarily meant to enhance Kirby's movement capabilities, momentarily freeing him from theRainbow Lines he is normally dependent on. With the right amount of momentum, Balloon Kirby is capable of traversing great distances very quickly, though his inflated size makes him a much bigger target than usual, so care is needed when making use of the ability to keep Kirby safe.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]

Balloon debuts inKirby: Canvas Curse, obtained by defeating the enemyBloon. With it, Kirby can float for a short time when touched with theDS stylus, growing in the process as well. He will soon drop down again, at which point he can be tapped again, growing bigger and moving up again. If he touches any surface in this state, he will bounce away from it. When tapped enough times, he will eventually explode, although he can be blown up again in the same cycle. Taking damage while blown up will make Kirby pop, although he will not lose the ability under this circumstance.

In theRainbow Run mode, the Balloon ability is one of four abilities with its own pair of courses, the others beingStone,Missile, andWheel.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Balloon Kirby makes a small cameo appearance in this game as one of the collectibleKeychains that can be found throughout it.

Flavor text[edit]

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby: Canvas Curse	Inflate! Pop to stun enemies!

Gallery[edit]

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  Artwork of Kirby bouncing past aWaddle Dee fromKirby: Canvas Curse
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  Sprite fromKirby: Canvas Curse
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  Icons fromKirby: Canvas Curse
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  Kirby using Balloon inCanvas Canyon
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  Keychain fromKirby: Triple Deluxe

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References

• Copy Abilities in Kirby: Canvas Curse

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