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Bio Spark
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| “ | "...I will walk the path of mastery." Under cover of the night, hidden in villages, this elite ninja takes a journey to learn the ninja's way. With his blade of violet lightning, he speeds through the land! | ” | — Guest Star Bio Spark Savage Silence Pause Screen description inKirby Star Allies |
Bio Spark (also spelledBiospark) is a commonenemy in theKirby series, first appearing inKirby Super Star. Bio Spark is a ninja-like figure, who wears a cloak with a plume on the helmet. Although glimpses of his gloved hands and covered feet are shown, his only actual body parts seen are his glowing eyes, and he has no arms at all, similar toBlade Knight andSir Kibble. Bio Spark usually wears black or purple, but is also seen wearing green.
Bio Spark can do many things usually attributed to a ninja, including throwingkunai knives whenKirby is far away, slicing rapidly with a blade when Kirby gets too close, hiding in the shadows, grabbing his foe, jumping up, and flinging them to the ground (known asAir Drop).
Bio Spark provides theNinjaCopy Ability when swallowed by Kirby.
Game appearances[edit]
| Bio Spark's video game appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby Super Star | Enemy and playable character | Bio Spark can be played as when recruited as aHelper. |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Enemy | |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Enemy and playable character | As this is the remake ofKirby Super Star, his role doesn't change. |
| Kirby Mass Attack | Enemy | Enemy in theSub-GameKirby Brawlball. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Reference | A collectibleKeychain of Bio Spark appears. |
| Kirby Battle Royale | Reference | One of theRare Outfits forNinja Kirby is based on him. |
| Kirby Star Allies | Enemy and playable character | Bio Spark can be recruited as aFriend. |
Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
Bio Spark debuted inKirby Super Star. In this title and its remake,Kirby Super Star Ultra, he can becomeKirby'sHelper and perform all of the same moves asNinja Kirby, including wall jumps. Bio Spark also gains access to theInfinity Jump, which allows him to really show off his Ninja moves without being inhibited by aHovering technique. He can also use the Shock move underwater as well (with a slightly lower range). However, Bio Spark suffers from reducedhealth when compared to Kirby.
Additionally, inKirby Super Star Ultra, he appears in theHelper to HeroSub-Game as one of the playable characters and wears a red cloak. He also appears on a card inKirby Card Swipe.
Locations[edit]
Bio Spark can be found in the following places inKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra:
| Bio Spark locations inKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Appearance? | Stage | Appearance? |
| Green Greens |  | RoMK Chapter 4 |  |
| Float Islands | | RoMK Chapter 5 | |
| Bubbly Clouds | | RoMK Chapter 6 | |
| Mt. Dedede | | RoMK Chapter 7 | |
| Peanut Plains | | Floria | |
| Mallow Castle | | Aquarius | |
| Cocoa Cave | | Skyhigh | |
| Candy Mountain | | Hotbeat | |
| Trial Room 1 | | Cavius | |
| Trial Room 2 | | Mekkai | |
| Sub-Tree | | Halfmoon | |
| Crystal | | ??? | |
| Old Tower | | Purple Plants | |
| Garden | | Illusion Islands | |
| RoMK Chapter 1 | | Crash Clouds | |
| RoMK Chapter 2 | | The Revenge | |
| RoMK Chapter 3 | | ||
Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
InKirby: Squeak Squad, Bio Spark often hides behind a sheet, making him both hard to see and invincible. WhenKirby gets within a certain distance of Bio Spark, he lifts the sheet and attacks, which makes him vulnerable to being attacked or swallowed for theNinja ability.
When possessed by Kirby'sGhost ability, Bio Spark can use the following moves (facing right):
- B: Knife throw
- →+B: Blade multislash
- ↑: Hide
- When touching a common enemy in midair:Air Drop
Locations[edit]
Bio Spark can be found in the following levels and stages:
| Bio Spark locations inKirby: Squeak Squad | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Prism Plains | Nature Notch | Cushy Cloud | Jam Jungle | Vocal Volcano | Ice Island | Secret Sea | Gamble Galaxy |
| Stage 1 | | | | | | | | |
| Stage 2 | | | | | | | | |
| Stage 3 | | | | | | | | |
| Stage 4 | | | | | | | | N/A |
| Stage 5 | | | | | N/A | | | N/A |
| Stage EX | | | | | | | | N/A |
Kirby Mass Attack[edit]
While not appearing in the main game ofKirby Mass Attack, Bio Spark cameos as an obstacle in theSub-Game,Kirby Brawlball. He occupies a small part of the board and will first hold onto a wall, when he is hit, he will disappear whileTac appears on the top right corner. He will then come down to his spot and will swipe at any Kirby ball that gets near. If Tac is still present on-screen, activating a flipper will cause him to automatically swipe and throw a dagger to left that can affect a Kirby ball's movement. If Tac is used up, Bio Spark would hold the wall once again, requiring him to be hit again so that the former could reappear. He is worth 100 points when he is hit while his daggers are worth 800 points.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
InKirby: Triple Deluxe, Bio Spark appears on a collectablekeychain, using his sprite fromKirby Super Star.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
Bio Spark makes his first 3D appearance inKirby Star Allies, where he provides theNinja ability as usual, as well as being recruitable as aFriend. Once recruited, Bio Spark can perform all of the same moves as Ninja Kirby, and can also have his blade augmented byelemental powers.
Bio Spark as a Friend has lowerhealth thanKirby and his health (tied withNESP) is below average - even lower than many other Friends, and just slightly higher thanAdeleine & Ribbon's.
Locations[edit]
Bio Spark can be found in the following levels and stages inKirby Star Allies:
Cameo appearances[edit]
- Bio Spark appears as aKeychain inKirby: Triple Deluxe.
- Bio Spark's helmet appears as one ofNinja Kirby's alternativeHeadgears inKirby Battle Royale.
Trivia[edit]
- Bio Spark's blade is explicitly named in the Japanese version ofKirby Star Allies, being called紫電 in hisGuest Star ???? Star Allies Go! pause screen description, which can be translated to "swordflash". In the English version, however, the sword isn't named, and rather is said to be "of violet lightning", utilizing another translation of the kanji.
- Bio Spark's Japanese name is derived from this same kanji.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Kirby Super Star (as an enemy)
Kirby Super Star (as a helper)
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Key artwork forKirby Super Star Ultra
Artwork as a Friend fromKirby Star Allies
Ending image fromWorld of Miracles: Planet Popstar inKirby Star Allies
Kirby Star Allies desktop wallpaper featuringBluster Bio Spark
Artwork forKirby's 20th Anniversary
Illustration from theKirby JP Twitter featuring Bio Spark
A drawing byYuki Endo featured inKirby Art & Style Collection
Sprites[edit]
Kirby Super Star (as an enemy)
Milky Way Wishes palette fromKirby Super Star (as an enemy)
Icon fromKirby Super Star
Unused palette fromKirby Super Star (as an enemy)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (as an enemy)
Milky Way Wishes palette fromKirby Super Star Ultra (as an enemy)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (Helper to Hero)
Icon fromKirby Super Star Ultra
Pause screen icon fromKirby Super Star Ultra
Card fromKirby Card Swipe inKirby Super Star Ultra
Unused palette fromKirby Super Star Ultra (as an enemy)
Keychain fromKirby: Triple Deluxe
Screenshots[edit]
The Bio Spark Helmet fromKirby Battle Royale
Bio Spark inKirby Star Allies
Title screen forGuest Star Bio Spark: Savage Silence inKirby Star Allies
Other[edit]
Story Mode credits picture fromKirby Star Allies, featuring Bio Spark and co. avoiding a spinning blade inNature's Navel
Story Mode credits picture fromKirby Star Allies, featuring Bio Spark and co. usingBluster Bomb
Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! credits picture fromKirby Star Allies, featuring four Bio Sparks swimming
Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! credits picture fromKirby Star Allies, featuring Bio Spark and co. followingGoldon and the juniors
"You set my heart on fire!"Kirby Star Allies-themed Valentine's Day card
Bio Spark inFind Kirby!!
Bio Spark plushie, manufactured by San-ei
"Star Allies" miniature set from the "Kirby Popstar Night Cinema" merchandise line, featuring Bio Spark on the movie ticket
"Pupupu Park!" paper theater published by ensky, featuring Bio Spark
"Kumamoto / Kumamoto Castle 2" keychain from the "Kirby's Dream Land: Pukkuri Keychain" merchandise line.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | バイオスパーク baio supāku | Vio Spark Derived from紫電 (shiden), meaning "violet lightning" or "swordflash". バイオ is a clipped form of バイオレット (baioretto), "violet". The "V" consonant is sometimes transliterated as "B" in Japanese, so the name would sound like "Bio Spark" when read out loud. |
| Traditional Chinese | 闇忍 àn rěn | Dark Ninja |
| Simplified Chinese | 暗忍 àn rěn | |
| Dutch | Bio Spark | - |
| French | Bio Spark | - |
| German | Ja-Nin | Anagram of "ninja" |
| Italian | Bio Spark | - |
| Korean | 바이오스파크 baio seupakeu | Vio Spark Derived from the Japanese name. 바이오 is a clipped form of 바이올렛 (baiollet), "violet". The Korean language does not have the "V" consonant and instead substitutes it with "B", so the name would sound like "Bio Spark" when read out loud. |
| Spanish | Ninjaku | Pun on "ninja" and "nunchaku" |
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