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Beetley

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Beetley
Artwork ofBeetley fromKirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
First gameKirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
Latest gameKirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference)
Other game(s)Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot (sticker)
Kirby Star Allies
Copy AbilityBeetle
Similar entitiesHornhead,Bugzzy
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Beetley is a round creature with two small feet and a beetle-like carapace that debuted inKirby: Triple Deluxe. He grants theBeetle ability when swallowed byKirby.

In many ways, Beetley looks similar toBronto Burt, but he bears a different color scheme, has more indented eyes, and a beetle's crest on his head. Despite having wings, Beetley does not typically fly, instead choosing to pace along the ground and try to stab intruders. He can also attack by spinning in place to propel himself upwards before falling down. Beetley, despite his carapace, is not the toughest enemy in the world.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Beetley debuts inKirby: Triple Deluxe, granting the newly addedBeetle ability.

Locations[edit]

InKirby: Triple Deluxe Beetley can be found in the following levels and stages:

Beetley locations inKirby: Triple Deluxe  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6 EXStage 7 EXStage 8 EX
Fine FieldsNoNoNoYesN/AYesN/AN/A
Lollipop LandNoNoNoNoN/ANoN/AN/A
Old OdysseyNoNoNoNoNoN/ANoN/A
Wild WorldYesNoNoNoNoN/ANoN/A
Endless ExplosionsNoNoNoNoNoN/AYesN/A
Royal RoadYesNoNoNoYesN/AYesNo

Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe[edit]

Beetley returns inDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe, where he can be seen hovering over the drums in some stages, and will try to swipe atKing Dedede when he comes near. As such, Dedede will need to move carefully to avoid crashing into Beetley and incurring a penalty.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

InKirby: Planet Robobot, Beetley appears as one of the game's collectiblestickers. He does not appear as an enemy.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Pause screen art of an allied Beetley fromKirby Star Allies.
"I'm the new king of insects!"
This young king wants to challenge the old one to see who's truly mightier. But first...into the darkness! He braves any challenger with his horn!

— Guest Star Beetley Unbeatable Beetle Pause Screen description inKirby Star Allies

Beetley returns inKirby Star Allies, where he can now be recruited as afriend. Once recruited, Beetley has all ofBeetle Kirby's attacks, and can performFriend Abilities likeFriend Throw.

Locations[edit]

InKirby Star Allies, Beetley can be found in the following levels and stages:

Beetley locations inKirby Star Allies  
StageAppearance?StageAppearance?
Green GardensNoFalluna MoonYes
Donut DomeNoPlanet MisteenNo
Honey HillNoMareen MoonNo
Fruity ForestNoPlanet CavernaNo
Clash at Castle DededeNoGrott MoonNo
Extra EclairNoPlanet FrostakNo
Friendly FieldNoBlizzno MoonNo
Reef ResortNoPlanet TowaraNo
Echo's EdgeNoGabbel MoonNo
Nature's NavelNoStar LavadomNo
Sacred SquareYesSizzlai MoonNo
Inside IslandsNoJambandra BaseNo
Duplex DreamNoThe Divine TerminusYes
Gatehouse RoadNoExtra Planet αNo
Eastern WallYesExtra Planet βNo
Longview CorridorNoExtra Planet γNo
Western Outer WallNoExtra Planet δNo
Inner SanctumNoAbility PlanetYes
Heavenly HallYesDimension INo
Sector ANoDimension IIYes
Sector BNoDimension IIINo
Sector CNoDimension IVYes
Planet EarthfallYes

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

InKirby's Dream Buffet, Beetley is depicted on one of theCharacter Treats, using his artwork fromKirby: Triple Deluxe.

In theKirby novel series[edit]

An illustration of a Beetley fromKirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!.

In theKirby novel series, a swarm of Beetleys appears inKirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!. WhenKirby touches a spider's web, it creates an alarm which alerts the swarm of Beetleys.Hornhead commands the Beetleys to attack Kirby andKing Dedede. They steal Dedede's hammer, wrap Kirby and Dedede in spider silk and throw them into jail. Later, a Beetley who is responsible to give them food in jail tells Kirby and Dedede about the fruit they harvested in the pantry, causing them to try escaping. Beetley blocks their way but is blown away. After Kirby and King Dedede go to the pantry, a swarm of Beetleys finds them. When Kirby inhales Hornhead, the Beetleys are terrified and call for their leader,Bugzzy, for help against him. After being defeated, Bugzzy commends the Beetleys to give Kirby and Dedede theGreen Spider Grass.

Trivia[edit]

  • TheKirby Star Allies pause caption for Beetley refers to him as the 'new king of insects', who 'wants to challenge the old one'. This old king refers toBugzzy, who also appears as a friend inKirby Star Allies.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japaneseビートリー
Bītorī
Beetley
Traditional Chinese大角甲蟲
dà jiǎo jiǎ chóng
Bighorn Beetle
Simplified Chinese大角甲虫
dà jiǎo jiǎ chóng
DutchBeetley-
FrenchScarabyFrom "scarabée" ("beetle" in French)
GermanHornbockHornbock
ItalianScarabugghioFrom "scarabeo" ("beetle" in Italian)
Korean비틀리
Biteulli
Beetley
PortugueseEscaravãoDerived from "Escaravelho" (Beetle's Portuguese name)
SpanishEscarabíFrom "escarabajo" ("beetle" in Spanish)


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AntlerBarbarBeetleyBig KabuBirdonBlade KnightBlipperBronto BurtBroom HatterBurner GuardianCappyChillyChipClown AcrobotComoCrabyDegoutFlamerFoleyGhost BookGhost DishGhost GordoGigatzoGlunkGordoGrandyGrizzoHot HeadKabuKey DeeKnuckle JoeLanzerLeafanLumberjack Waddle DeeMamateeMoonjaMumbiesNidooNoddyPacflowerPactoParasol Waddle DeeParasol Waddle DooPhantaPiercePoppy Bros. Jr.RingleRockyScarfySearchesSectra DeeSheltShotzoSir KibbleSoararSparkySpookstepSpynumSquishySwinging Waddle DeeSwinging Waddle DooTickWaddle DeeWaddle DooWheelieWhippy

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World of Peace: Dream Land

Green GardensDonut DomeHoney HillFruity ForestClash at Castle DededeExtra Eclair

World of Miracles: Planet Popstar
Friendly FieldReef ResortEcho's EdgeNature's NavelSacred SquareInside IslandsDuplex Dream

Fortress of Shadows: Jambastion
Gatehouse RoadEastern WallLongview CorridorWestern Outer WallInner SanctumHeavenly HallSector ASector BSector C

Far-Flung Starlight Heroes
Planet EarthfallFalluna MoonPlanet MisteenMareen MoonPlanet CavernaGrott MoonPlanet FrostakBlizzno MoonPlanet TowaraGabbel MoonStar LavadomSizzlai MoonJambandra BaseThe Divine TerminusExtra Planet αExtra Planet βExtra Planet γExtra Planet δAbility Planet

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AwoofyAxe KnightBeetleyBlade KnightBonkersBouncyBroom HatterBugzzyBurning LeoButterflyCappyCapsule J2Captain VulChaos ElfilisChef KawasakiChillyChipClawrolineClayciaClockersComoCooDark Meta KnightDark TaranzaDaroachDelivery Waddle DeeDevils(Me-DevilWe-DevilYe-Devil)DigguhDocDribleeDuo EdgeElfilinEllineFecto ElfilisFecto ForgoFlambergeFlotzoForgo LeonFranciscaGalacta KnightGalactic NovaGigant EdgeGooeyGoriathGorimondoGrand DoomerHornheadHot HeadHynessIgnite EdgeItem-Shop Waddle DeeJammerjabJavelin KnightKineKing D-MindKirbysKnuckle JoeKrackoLandiaLeafanLeongarLi'l KrackoLor StarcutterLovelyMace KnightMagolorMagolor SoulMineMoleyMookieMorpho KnightMr. DooterMr. FrostyMrs. MoleyNESPNoddyOba-chanParallel NightmarePengyPickPoppy Bros. Jr.President HaltmannPrince FluffQueen SectoniaRickSailor Waddle DeeScarfyServer HandsShadow KirbySillydilloSoldier Waddle DeeSphere DoomerSpinniStar DreamStoroSusieSword KnightTaranzaTookeyTrident KnightTwin WoodsVividriaVoid TerminaWaddle DeesWaddle DooWalkyWeapons-Shop Waddle DeeWheelieWhispy WoodsWise Waddle DeeYggy WoodsYin-YarnZan Partizanne
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No.Japanese nameEnglish name
1ほしのカービィ あぶないグルメしき!?のまきKirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!
2ほしのカービィ くらやみもりおおさわぎ!のまきKirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!
3ほしのカービィ大盗賊だいとうぞくドロッチェだんあらわる!のまきKirby Meets the Squeak Squad!
4ほしのカービィ メタナイトとあやつりひめKirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess
5ほしのカービィ プププランドでだいレース!のまきKirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!
6ほしのカービィ大迷宮 だいめいきゅうのトモダチをすくえ!のまきKirby's Labyrinth Rescue!
7ほしのカービィ ロボボプラネットの大冒険だいぼうけんKirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure!
8ほしのカービィ メタナイトと銀河ぎんが最強さいきょう戦士せんしKirby: Meta Knight and the Galaxy's Greatest Warrior
9ほしのカービィ結成けっせい! カービィハンターズZゼットまきKirby Clash Team Unite!
10ほしのカービィ決戦けっせん! バトルデラックス!!Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!
11ほしのカービィ スターアライズ フレンズ大冒険だいぼうけんへんKirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!
12ほしのカービィ スターアライズ宇宙うちゅうだいピンチ!?へんKirby Star Allies: The Universe is in Trouble?!
13ほしのカービィ毛糸けいと世界せかい大事件だいじけんKirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land!
14ほしのカービィにじしまじますくえ!のまきKirby: Save the Rainbow Islands!
15ほしのカービィ スーパーカービィハンターズだい激闘げきとう!のまきKirby: Super Team Kirby's Big Battle!
16ほしのカービィ夢幻むげん歯車はぐるまさがせ!Kirby and the Search for the Dreamy Gears!
17ほしのカービィ メタナイトと黄泉よみ騎士きしKirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi
18ほしのカービィ カービィカフェはおおさわぎ!?のまきKirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!
19ほしのカービィ カービィファイターズ宿命しゅくめいのライバルたち!!Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!
20ほしのカービィ デデデ大王だいおう脱走だっそう大作戦だいさくせんKirby: King Dedede's Great Escape Mission!
21ほしのカービィ ナゾと事件じけんのプププトレイン!?のまきKirby: The Mysterious Incident on the Pupupu Train?!
22ほしのカービィ スターライト・シアターへようこそ!のまきKirby: Welcome to the Starlight Theater!
23ほしのカービィ ディスカバリー新世界しんせかいはしせ!へんKirby and the Forgotten Land: Start Running to the New World!
24ほしのカービィ ディスカバリー絶島ぜつしまゆめをうちくだけ!へんKirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!
25ほしのカービィ まんぷく、まんまる、グルメフェス!Kirby: Full Stomach, Perfect Circle, Dream Buffet!
26ほしのカービィ刹那せつな見斬みきりであくて!Kirby: Sever Evil with a Slash in a Flash!
27ほしのカービィ おいでよ、わいわいマホロアランド!Kirby: Come On Over to Merry Magoland!
28ほしのカービィ ミュージックフェスでおおはしゃぎ!Kirby: Having a Blast at the Music Festival!
29ほしのカービィ プププ温泉おんせんはいいだな♪のまきKirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪
30ほしのカービィ メタナイトと魔石ませき怪物かいぶつKirby: Meta Knight and the Monster of the Magic Stone
31ほしのカービィ雪山ゆきやまよる事件じけんでいっぱい!のまきKirby: Snowy Mountain Nights are Eventful!
32ほしのカービィ早撃はやう勝負しょうぶ大決闘だいけっとうKirby: Great Duel at a Quick Draw Contest!
33ほしのカービィ ワドルディのおるすばん大決戦だいけっせん!!Kirby: Waddle Dee's Great House-Sitting Decisive Battle!!
34ほしのカービィ地底世界ちていせかい大冒険だいぼうけん!のまきKirby: Great Adventure in the Underground World!
35ほしのカービィ ディスカバリー流星りゅうせいのスターリーワールドへんKirby and the Forgotten Land: Meteoric Star-Crossed World
Specialほしのカービィあまけるふね虚言きょげん魔術師まじゅつしKirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood
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