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Hi-Jump
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Hi-Jump is an infrequentCopy Ability that debuted inKirby's Adventure.Kirby can get it by swallowing aStarman, and while using the ability, he gains a winged circlet and superhero-like cape. Using this ability, Kirby can jump very high, damaging foes he collides with and gaining invincibility during the jump. Later games would expand Hi-Jump's movement capabilities, allowing Kirby to leap even while in the air, or even rocket downward with a similarly devastating dive, with steering controls for both directions that are tricky to master, but allow for pin-point precision.
Game appearances[edit]
| Hi-Jump Kirby's video game appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby's Adventure | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromStarman. |
| Kirby's Dream Course | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromStarman andTransformer. Single-use in this game. |
| Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromStarman. |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromStarman. Can be upgraded using anAbility Scroll. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromStarman. Has aChallenge Stage devoted to it. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Reference | Appears as a randomly-obtainedkeychain. |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | Copy Food Ability | Single-use power obtained from the Hi-Jump GummyCopy Food item. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Copy Ability | Has the same properties and sources as in the originalKirby's Return to Dream Land. |
Kirby's Adventure /Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
The Hi-Jump ability debuted inKirby's Adventure and also appears in its remake,Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. While having no costume in the originalKirby's Adventure, Hi-Jump Kirby gets his signature cape in its remake. It is only provided byStarman, and there is aMuseum for it inButter Building.
Notably, this ability has a prominent role in the boss battle withKracko inGrape Garden. At the beginning of the boss stage, Kirby must ascend the sky until he reaches the final destination for the battle with Kracko, while avoidingKracko Jr. on the way. It is well-advised to use this ability to quickly reach the battlefield.
InKirby's Adventure, Hi-Jump deals 8 damage.[1] InKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Hi-Jump deals 10 damage - equal to that of aStar Bullet.[2] In both games, Hi-Jump can be canceled in midair by pressing B, which, if used skillfully, gives it one of the highest DPS of all abilities for boss battle.
Kirby's Dream Course[edit]
InKirby's Dream Course, Kirby can obtain the Hi-Jump ability by colliding with an enemyStarman. When acquiring this ability, Kirby can make a large high leap in a given direction, defeating enemies he comes into contact with and clearing tall walls and gaps. This jump can also be used in midair, but can only be done once per shot.
Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
InKirby: Squeak Squad, Hi-Jump deals 20 damage (for reference,Star Bullet deals 40 in this game). It can now be used in mid-air consecutively.
In addition, this ability can be upgraded by obtaining itsAbility Scroll which can be found inCushy Cloud Stage 4. While not increasing its damage output, Hi-Jump Scroll increases its attack hitbox and allows this ability to breakMetal Blocks.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
The Hi-Jump ability has gained some new features inKirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake,Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, most notably the ability to charge, and jump downward in midair. However, this ability has received significantly slower execution inKirby's Return to Dream Land compared to previous games.
One of theChallenge Stages is devoted to the Hi-Jump ability.
| Hi-Jump moveset inKirby's Return to Dream Land &Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | ||||
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| Skill | Button Execution (KRtDL) | Button Execution (KRtDLD) | Damage (Star Bullet=52) | Description |
| Hi-Jump | 1 | Tap B/Y | 24 | Kirby leaps high into the air, hitting enemies in his way. He can steer left or right while rising. |
| Rocket Hi-Jump | Hold 1 | Press and hold B/Y, then release | 30 (Kirby) 18 (explosion) | Kirby charges for a moment and releases a more powerful jump that leaves behind an explosion. |
| Mega Hi-Jump | Hold 1 longer | Hold B/Y even longer before releasing | 38 (Kirby) 24 (explosion) | Kirby charges even longer, then releases an even more powerful jump that leaves behind an even bigger explosion. Bumping into a ceiling will cause another explosion. |
| Rocket Dive | ↓ + 1 in midair | ↓ + B/Y in midair | 20 (Kirby) 16 (explosion) | Kirby dives downward after a brief pause, hitting enemies in his way. He can steer left or right while falling. |
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
InKirby: Triple Deluxe, Hi-Jump Kirby appears as a randomly-obtainedkeychain, using his sprite fromKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. Hi-Jump Kirby does not appear as an ability inKirby: Triple Deluxe proper.
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
Hi-Jump appears as one of theCopy Food abilities inKirby's Dream Buffet, obtained by collecting a Hi-Jump Gummy from aFood Box. Here, instead of giving Kirby his familiar cape, it transforms him into a coiled gummy spring. He can then perform a single massive leap from his position to land further down on the race track. By holding the R button down upon activation, the landing location can be adjusted. When he lands, any racers near the landing site will be knocked back.
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
|---|---|---|
 | Kirby's Adventure | Kirby can jump many times higher than usual! Jump and dive attack to beat the enemy! |
 | Kirby's Dream Course | Kirby can jump higher than normal. When you have a grounder, Kirby can jump over obstacles. If you use Hi-Jump when you have a fly shot, Kirby can jump to higher areas. Watch out forOB! |
 | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Big jump = BIG TACKLE! |
 | Kirby: Squeak Squad | WHOOSH! SOAR! JUMP and SMASH! |
 | Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Leap into the air with aHi-Jump! Zoom back down with anunstoppable high-speed Rocket Dive! Ahero has made hisdebut! |
 | Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Leap into the air with aHi-Jump! Then zoom back down with anunstoppable high-speed Rocket Dive! Thehero returns! |
Kirby's Dream Course manual[edit]
- "This lets Kirby jump even higher."
Trivia[edit]
- Hi-Jump isKei Ninomiya's favorite Copy Ability inKirby's Return to Dream Land.[3]
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Pause screen artwork fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
Pause screen artwork fromKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Banner from theKirby Personality Quiz
Sprites[edit]
Kirby's Adventure
Icon fromKirby's Adventure
Icon fromKirby's Dream Course
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land andKirby: Squeak Squad
Icon fromKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Icon fromKirby: Squeak Squad
Ability Star fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
Keychain fromKirby: Triple Deluxe
Ability Star fromKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Other[edit]
Main Mode credits picture fromKirby's Return to Dream Land, featuring Hi-Jump Kirby chasingMetal General
Story Mode credits picture fromKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, featuring Hi-Jump Kirby chasing Metal General
Hi-Jump Kirby inFind Kirby!!
Nintendo Switch Online profile icon, depicting Hi-Jump Kirby inNintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Videos[edit]
Load video YouTube YouTube might collect personal data.Privacy Policy OfficialKirby Portal video showcasing Hi-Jump |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハイジャンプ Hai janpu | High jump |
| Chinese | 跳高[4] tiào gāo | High jump |
| Dutch | Sprong Supersprong(prior toKirby's Dream Buffet) | Jump Super jump |
| French | Super-saut Mega Saut(Kirby's Adventure) | Super-jump Mega Jump |
| German | Sprung | Jump |
| Italian | Super k | - |
| Korean | 하이 점프 Hai Jeompu | High Jump |
| Portuguese | Supersalto | Superjump |
| Russian | Hi-Jump[5] | - |
| Spanish | Supersalto Super-salto(prior toKirby's Return to Dream Land) | Superjump Super-jump |
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- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Dream Course
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Dream Buffet
- Copy Abilities which can break metal blocks
- Articles which list Japanese names
- Articles which list Chinese names
- Articles which list Dutch names
- Articles which list French names
- Articles which list German names
- Articles which list Italian names
- Articles which list Korean names
- Articles which list Portuguese names
- Articles which list Russian names
- Articles which list Spanish names
