Efreeti is amid-boss found withinKirby's Dream Land 2. Efreeti is a creature with a spiny-haired black body, red feet and two small yellow eyes. It is slightly larger than Kirby, and attacks by jumping about, and careening forward in a similar manner to the Burning attack. Efreeti yields theBurning ability when swallowed.
Kirby battling Efreeti with theBurn ability inKirby's Dream Land 2.
Efreeti is the first Mid-Boss encountered inKirby's Dream Land 2, first found inStage 2 ofGrass Land. It attempts to attackKirby by tackling him in a straight line or at different angles depending on where Kirby is currently located. Efreeti may also tackle at the air before landing back down. If it hits a wall, it will rebound, and drop aDropped Star, which Kirby can use to deal damage to it if he has no ability.
Efreeti makes its second and latest game appearance in theKirby's Toy Box - Round and Round Ball mini-game. It lies behind the spiral tube playfield and occasionally blinks, but otherwise does not affect gameplay.
Efreeti makes a brief appearance in theKirby of the Stars Pilot, where it is one of the targets ofSpark Kirby's attack. Efreeti does not appear in the proper anime series.