| Area / map | Description | Medal guide |
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 Area 1 | The first area is a fairly complicated tunnel system. Kirby navigates the tight quarters and faces enemies that attack more aggressively than previously encountered.Shotzos can be found along the floors, andThudds along the ceiling. Towards the final stretch of this area, some of the Thudds are smaller, and some of the large ones are hidden from view. Only onecheckpoint exists in the area. TheBobo, twoComos, andWaddle Dees blocking the door are the only enemies that can be defeated in this area. Point Stars lie in the path in several places. AnEnergy Drink can also be found near the second set of Shotzos. Only theBurning copy ability can be obtained in this area. | The first medal can be found near the beginning of the area. From the first Shotzos, Kirby should turn to the right and he can find it behind a big Star Block. |
 Area 2 | Extensive under water traveling is needed to reach the goal door in this area. Early in, aRocky can be found to acquire theStone ability. Since Kirby naturally floats inKirby: Canvas Curse, the stone ability can be used to travel underwater easier. In Stone form, Kirby will sink; otherwise extensive dashing or drawingRainbow Lines will be needed to keep him submerged.Squishy appears frequently, as doBlippers andGlunks. A rareBomber can be found to acquire theCrash ability. In a room with pipes leading in but not out, aMaxim Tomato rests on the cavern floor. After obtaining the Maxim Tomato, a largeboulder and three Blippers will appear. The boulder can be tapped or avoided, but the Blippers need to be destroyed. Three more boulders will fall from the ceiling and more Blippers will appear. Upon defeating them all, another Maxim Tomato and the goal door will appear. | This medal is a bit tricky to get. First, Kirby needs to use theStone ability to break aStake underwater to access the lower-left pool area. From there, aBomber can be found at the top, whoseCrash power is needed to hit theSwitch which will lift the barrier to the medal at the bottom of the pool. |
 Area 3 | Star Blocks and thousands of them fill this area. Among the enemies found are Rocky,Waddle Dee, Waddle Doo,Sparky,Bobo,Bronto Burt, andGordo. TheBeam,Burning, andSpark ability can be obtained to destroy the blocks faster. After descending through the blocks, an anti-paint field and a maze like area can be reached. Kirby can dash over the first few gaps to drop down the last one, which has a1-Up and a green Action Block. The lowest section contains the stage exit. | The last medal can be found by accessing a doorway from this room on the lower-right side inside the no-draw zone (in the nook with the 1-Up). This door can only be accessed once the greenBig Switch fromCold Course is pressed. |
Official screenshot of Contrast Cave
Official screenshot of a portion of Contrast Cave underwater
Official screenshot of dodgingShotzos in Contrast Cave
Shotzo's shots are blocked off.
Kirby goes backwards for aMedal.
This row ofSpikes has been blocked off for safety.
Kirby is wary of theThudds.
A dangerous crossfire to make a brave boost through
Kirby senses more incoming Thudds.
Many Thudds are preparing to pummel Kirby as he rushes through the path.
Kirby takes a deep dive into the pool.
Kirby controls his buoyancy by turning into a stone.
Stone Kirby curiously wanders into the unknown.
Stone Kirby rolls toward a switch covered by a barrier at the bottom of a pool.
A nice little reward for some big effort going downward
Kirby revs up to tackle a helpless Blipper.
Kirby stops to see a pile ofStar Blocks below.
Beam Kirby goes digging.
Kirby maneuvers around a linear maze before reaching the stage exit.
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