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Dolphin

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Dolphin
Artwork of theDolphin Metamortex Transformation
Details
Debut GameKirby's Epic Yarn
Last GameKirby's Extra Epic Yarn
Stage(s)Blub-Blub Ocean
Deep-Dive Deep
Fossil Reef
Meta Melon Isle
Power(s)Swift and accurate underwater movement and attack enemies with a spin dash
Two-player formSeparate
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Dolphin is aMetamortextransformation inKirby's Epic Yarn andKirby's Extra Epic Yarn. In this form,Kirby andPrince Fluff both pilot a dolphin-like machine when they touch the Metamortex, where they both act independently. The Transformation first appears inBlub-Blub Ocean inWater Land.

Abilities[edit]

The Dolphin increases water mobility and allows Kirby and Prince Fluff to attack and destroy obstacles underwater by using a spin dash, which also gives them a momentary speed boost. They can also fly further out of the water, and swim through rings to receive additionalbeads. Furthermore, the dolphin has the ability to toss balls with beads in a hoop, mimicking trained dolphins in the real world, though this is only used a single time in Blub-Blub Ocean.

If the dolphin ends up on land, it will be unable to perform any of its usual graceful movement options, instead only finding itself capable of slowly sliding around on the ground until it can return to the water.

Appearances[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Transferring between waterfalls using Dolphin in Blub-Blub Ocean
    Transferring between waterfalls using Dolphin inBlub-Blub Ocean
  • Kirby and Fluff attempting to toss balls into a net in Blub-Blub Ocean
    Kirby and Fluff attempting to toss balls into a net in Blub-Blub Ocean
  • Swimming through a shipwreck in Deep-Dive Deep
    Swimming through a shipwreck inDeep-Dive Deep
  • Swimming through hoops in Fossil Reef
    Swimming through hoops inFossil Reef

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japaneseドルフィン
Dorufin
Dolphin
Canadian FrenchSub-céta[1]Portmanteau ofsub- i.e.subaquatique (subaquatic) andcétacé (cetacean)
European FrenchSubmersibleSubmersible
GermanDelphinDolphin
ItalianDelfinoDolphin
Korean돌핀
Dolpin
Dolphin
SpanishDelfín[2]Dolphin

References

  1. Strings archived from the official Nintendo of America website include the following text in reference to the Dolphin transformation:
    Sub-céta
    Lorsqu'il se transforme en Sub-céta, Kirby peut nager très vite, effectuer des sauts périlleux impressionnants et bien plus encore!
  2. Files privately archived from the official Nintendo of America website include the following text in reference to the Dolphin transformation:
    Delfín
    Esta transformación le permite a Kirby nadar velozmente y dar increíbles saltos, entre otras cosas.
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