Metal Artwork ofMetal Kirby forKirby: Squeak Squad. Details First game Kirby: Squeak Squad (2006) Latest game Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014, as akeychain) Usage type Unlimited use Obtained from Big Metalun,Metalun Power(s) Moves based on heaviness

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This article is about theCopy Ability. For theTop Ride course, seeMetal (course). For other uses of "Metal", seeMetal (disambiguation).

Metal is aCopy Ability introduced inKirby: Squeak Squad. This ability doesn't give Kirby a unique hat like most other copy abilities, instead completely transforming his body into metal, giving him angular features and a sleek silver appearance, though his cheek blush is still pink. This ability makes Kirby invincible to most kinds of damage, including fromhazards such as lava, but in trade Kirby moves slower, doesn't jump as high, and is given few attack options.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

Metal makes its first, and so far only, appearance inKirby: Squeak Squad. It can be accessed by inhaling aMetalun, aBig Metalun or by touching aCopy Essence. Similar toGhost, Metal will not change to monochrome when the ChalkSpray Paint is active.

Without itsAbility Scroll, Metal has only one move which allows Kirby to pound downstakes and break throughmetal blocks beneath him. If the Ability Scroll for Metal is obtained, Metal Kirby is granted a second move which turns Kirby into a smooth metal ball when activated, allowing him to roll down hills much more quickly than he would otherwise be able to move. The Metal ability can also be used underwater, with Kirby sinking to the bottom of the seafloor while active.

The following lists both of Metal Kirby's attacks. Attack names are taken from theKirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook.

Metal moveset forKirby: Squeak Squad
Skill	Button Execution	Description
ヒップアタック Hip Attack	Down + B in midair	Kirby does a ground pound in midair which allows him to pound stakes and break metal blocks beneath him.
球化 Ball Transformation	B	Kirby transforms into a ball which allows him to roll down hills much more quickly at the cost of not being able to move.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Metal Kirby makes a small cameo appearance inKirby: Triple Deluxe as one of the collectibleKeychains that can be found throughout it.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

InKirby Battle Royale, Metal does not appear as a Copy Ability. However, playable characters can use aBoost Orb that allows them to become metal for 10 seconds, becoming immune to attacks but also being much heavier and less mobile.

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby: Squeak Squad	Be careful. You can't get hurt, but don't get mad if you break stuff. It's not perfect, OK?

Kirby: Squeak Squad manual[edit]

• "Metal Kirby's heavy and oh-so slow, but he's virtually indestructible, too."

Trivia[edit]

• Metal is the only Copy Ability which causes Kirby to move slower while climbing upladders.
• One of the winning Copy Ability concepts in the Japan-onlyKirby of the Stars: New Ability Contest forKirby: Right Back at Ya! was a concept for a Metal Copy Ability (submitted by Yuki Oishi from Shimane prefecture), however it ended up tying with a Tutankirby concept (submitted by Yoichi Muramoto from Tokyo prefecture). This led to the two being merged into theIron Copy Ability when the concepts were realized for the episodeAir-Ride-in-Style - Part II. Notably, the design of the Metal ability concept heavily resembles the design of the actual Metal ability.

Gallery[edit]

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  Artwork with extra effects
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  Sprite fromKirby: Squeak Squad
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  Icon fromKirby: Squeak Squad
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  Copy Ability bubble icon fromKirby: Squeak Squad
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  Keychain fromKirby: Triple Deluxe
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  The Metal Boost Orb fromKirby Battle Royale

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References

• Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
• Copy Abilities which can pound stakes
• Copy Abilities which can break metal blocks
• Copy Abilities that can be used underwater

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