Doctor Artwork ofDoctor Kirby fromKirby: Planet Robobot Details First game Kirby: Planet Robobot (2016) Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference) Other game(s) Team Kirby Clash Deluxe (asDoctor Healmore) Kirby Battle Royale Super Kirby Clash (asDoctor Healmore) Usage type Unlimited use Obtained from Chemitory, amiibo:Dr. Mario,Wii Fit Trainer. Power(s) Performs attacks related to medicine and doctors Related to Doctor Healmore

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This article is about theCopy Ability. For for other uses of the word "Doctor" and related subjects, seeDoctor (disambiguation).

Doctor is aCopy Ability introduced in the gameKirby: Planet Robobot. Kirby can obtain this ability by inhaling and swallowingChemitory, the capsule-shaped dispensary enemy, or by swallowing the pills it throws at Kirby. When acquiring this ability, Kirby sports a white coat, a headlamp, and a pair of round blue glasses.

Kirby gains a variety of attacks when developing this ability. His primary attack involves throwing pills at enemies, in a similar vein toDr. Mario from theSuper Smash Bros. games. He also gains a bandage twirling ability, can hit enemies with a giant clipboard, can fire upward with a syringe, and brew chemical concoctions.

Perhaps the most unique move of this ability is theScience Lab move, which allows Kirby to create one of four chemical concoctions. One is a fire potion, which spouts a powerful flame. Another is an ice potion that freezes enemies above Kirby. The third is an electric concoction that fires several small electric projectiles in a fountain-like manner. The last, and by far the rarest (unavailable in some modes), is a green concoction that Kirby drinks to recoverHealth. All three of the offensive brews can be used on their respective elemental puzzles, making this ability very versatile. Kirby will automatically use the concoction once he is done brewing it, or he canGuard or jump before releasing to store it for later use.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

The Doctor ability debuted in this game, along with the primary provider of the ability,Chemitory. This ability gives Kirby access to a large array of possibilities and projectiles. The main draw of the ability is the powerful but somewhat random move "Science Lab", which can be used to lightfuses, electrifywires, cool down magmablocks, and even recoverhealth.

Doctor's Moveset inKirby: Planet Robobot  (while facing right)
Skill	Image	Button Execution	Description
Bouncing Capsule		Press and release B	Kirby throws a small capsule that bounces on the ground twice before disappearing.
Pill Bopper		Press and hold B, and then release	Kirby throws five capsules (2 behind and 3 in front) to act as crowd control.
Science Lab		↓ + hold B extra long, and then release	Kirby uses a chemistry kit to make one out of the four potions. Each has their own abilities: Science Lab potions   Potion Image Description Fire Kirby holds the potion over himself as it launches a blast of fire that decimates enemies. Ice Kirby holds the potion over himself as it launches a blast of ice that freezes enemies in contact. Spark Kirby holds the potion over himself as it launches 6 balls of electricity around him. Heal Unlike the first three, Kirby drinks the potion to restore the same amount ofhealth as anEnergy Drink would. This is the first Copy Ability in the series to have a healing move, though it's not available inThe Arena orThe True Arena, likely for that reason. This potion occurs less often than the other three, and will not appear if Kirby has full health. Failure If the B button is released before Kirby is finished brewing a concoction, the set will blow up in his face, leaving him covered in soot for a few seconds. This explosion will also damage enemies.
Research Vault		A/Guard during Science Lab	Kirby stores the potion for later use.
Spray Medicine		↑ + B	Kirby sprays a mysterious liquid above himself, creating a barrier similar to that of thePrism Shield.
Bandage Spin		Dash + release B in midair	Kirby twirls bandages around himself as he falls.
Pharmacy		Dash + hold B in midair	Kirby chucks out three capsules out of a jar in front of him. The jar also has a hitbox. Therefore, 'Pharmacy' can land up to 4 hits (jar+3 capsules) when close to an enemy, making it a preferred move in boss battles.
Clipboard Bash		Dash + B	Kirby charges through enemies with a clipboard, becoming invincible during the attack.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

Doctor is one of the selectable abilities inKirby Battle Royale, though it needs to be unlocked before it can be used. Doctor Kirby's moveset does not have the Fire and Ice concoctions in this iteration, but retains his Spark concoction and Healing concoction, and a new concoction that creates a cloud that puts opponents to sleep.

Doctor has threealternate pieces of Headgear in this title. These are the "Chemitory Hat", the "Nurse Cap", and the "Sacred Hat".

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

InKirby's Dream Buffet, Doctor Kirby appears on aCharacter Treat, using his artwork fromKirby: Planet Robobot. Doctor is not an ability in the game proper.

Other[edit]

Main article:Doctor Healmore

In theKirby Clash series of spin-off titles, Doctor Kirby takes on an alternate look and role asDoctor Healmore. Doctor Healmore is largely the same as its main-series counterpart, but with a few aesthetic changes and a different B charge move. Instead of using "Pill Bopper", Doctor Healmore can cast a spell called "Healing Area" with three levels of charge. This move creates a puddle on the ground which heals any Kirby who steps in it.

Ironically, Doctor Healmore has made more distinct playable appearances in theKirby series than the standard Doctor ability has.

In theKirby novel series[edit]

Doctor Doctor Kirby making experiments inKirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure! Details First volume Kirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure! Last volume Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! Obtained from Director Kane Power(s) Repelling attacks with a clipboard, creating explosive concoctions

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In theKirby novel series, the Doctor ability makes an appearance inKirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure! and inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!.

InKirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure!,Kirby obtains the ability from inhalingDirector Kane. After gaining the ability, Kirby changes his manners and becomes more serious. He tellsWaddle Dee to refer to him as "doctor" and continually calls him his assistant. Waddle Dee is at first suspicious that Kirby's change in manners was a result of somebody taking control over Kirby but is relieved to know that it is really Kirby when Doctor Kirby tells him that he is developing a medicine to make food tastier. Doctor Kirby enters a reference room and analyses the structure of the building, locating where they need to go. Later, whenSusie attacks Kirby and Waddle Dee, Doctor Kirby holds a clipboard and uses it to repel Susie's missiles. Kirby begins to experiment with his test tubes, and Waddle Dee tells him to instead focus on the battle, to no avail. When he finishes, Doctor Kirby throws the newly created medicine at the Business Suit, creating a fiery explosion. Doctor Kirby and Susie continue to fight until a missile hits Kirby, knocking out Director Kane and making Kirby lose the copy ability.

InKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, the Doctor ability is wielded by one of the Kirby copies who faces Kirby and Waddle Dee in the match ofCrazy Theater. Doctor Kirby andMirror Kirby answer correctly on the first question. During the second round, Kirby spits fake apples at both Kirby copies, trampling and knocking them both out, thus leaving them unable to answer the question. In the third question, Doctor Kirby tries to calculate the answer to the problem, but is distracted by the fight between Kirby and Mirror Kirby. Since he didn't calculate the answer, he copies Waddle Dee's one and stands in the incorrect area. It is revealed that he was outsmarted by Waddle Dee, who noticed that he was being copied, went to the wrong area at the start. By that, Doctor Kirby and Mirror Kirby lose the match.

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  Kirby gains the Doctor ability inKirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure!.
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  The Doctor Kirby copy prior to the match of Crazy Theater inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!.
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  The Doctor Kirby copy falling unconscious inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!.

Trivia[edit]

• This is among the most elaborate costumes that Kirby can acquire from a Copy Ability, featuring three distinct articles: a white coat, a headlamp, and a pair of round blue glasses. Other Copy Abilities generally only grant Kirby a hat.

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

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  Early concept art of Doctor Kirby
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  Artwork fromKirby Battle Royale
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  Promotional artwork for aKirby Battle Royale-relatedpassword inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe
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  Artwork for the "TRY! KIRBY!" AEON collaboration
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  Artwork for KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET merchandise series

Icons[edit]

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  Ability Star fromKirby: Planet Robobot
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  Icon fromKirby Battle Royale

Screenshots[edit]

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  Doctor Kirby inKirby: Planet Robobot
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  Doctor Kirby fails a lab experiment inKirby: Planet Robobot
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  Screenshot fromKirby Battle Royale
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  TheChemitory Hat fromKirby Battle Royale
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  The Nurse Cap fromKirby Battle Royale
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  The Sacred Hat fromKirby Battle Royale
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  Screenshot fromKirby Battle Royale

Literature[edit]

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  Doctor Kirby inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby with theChemitory Hatheadgear inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby with the Nurse Cap headgear inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby with the Sacred Hat headgear inFind Kirby!! Full of Kirby
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  Doctor Kirby inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!

Merchandise[edit]

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  Doctor Kirby plushie, manufactured by San-ei
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  Doctor Kirby plushie from theKirby Battle Royale merchandise line
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  Plushies of Doctor andSleep Kirby from "Kirby Copy Ability Selection" merchandise line
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  Gashapon figurines from the "Kirby Battle Royale" merchandise line, featuring a blue Doctor Kirby
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  Gashapon Copy Ability figurines by Bandai, featuring Doctor Kirby
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  Capchara figurines from the "KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET" merchandise line, featuring Doctor Kirby
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  "Doctor" Pen stand from the "Kirby Desktop Figure" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
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  Premium pin set from "Kirby's Pupupu Market " merchandise series, featuring "PoyoPoyo Medicine".
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  Ecobag from "Kirby's Pupupu Market" merchandise series, featuring "PoyoPoyo Medicine".
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  Acrylic keychain collection from "Kirby's Pupupu Market" merchandise series, featuring "PoyoPoyo Medicine".
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  The "Doctor Kirby's secret laboratory soda"Kirby Café drink

Other[edit]

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  Credits picture fromKirby: Planet Robobot, featuring Doctor Kirby attackingMiasmoros
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  Character Treat fromKirby's Dream Buffet
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  Banner from theKirby Personality Quiz

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References

• Copy Abilities in the Kirby novel series
• Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
• Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale
• Copy Abilities which can light fuses
• Copy Abilities which can douse flames
• Copy Abilities with electrical properties
• Copy Abilities with icy properties
• Copy Abilities with fiery properties
• Copy Abilities which can replenish health

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