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Metal block
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Ametal block,[1] once capitalized asMetal Block,[2] is a type ofblock which is characterized by its shiny silver appearance and its resistance to most forms of attack. First appearing inKirby's Adventure, metal blocks are used to block off access to certain valuable items or optional areas, and require specificCopy Ability attacks or other methods to break, such as using acannon or an explosive device. In some instances, metal blocks may be disguised as part of the terrain, as is the case inRainbow Resort - Stage 1.
Metal blocks come in various sizes. Larger ones tend to be more resistant to attacks from Copy Abilities and other characters, functioning more like stone blocks or crystalline blocks. Metal blocks tend to be easily destroyed byMouthful Mode abilities.
Game appearances[edit]

Metal blocks can be found in the following games:
| Metal block video game appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Appears as | Notes |
| Kirby's Adventure | Device | |
| Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Device | Reprises its function fromKirby's Adventure. |
| Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | Device | |
| Kirby: Canvas Curse | Device | |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Device | |
| Kirby Mass Attack | Device | |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Device | |
| Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition | Device | Appears inNew Challenge Stages as well as in some of the Classic Titles. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Device | |
| Kirby and the Rainbow Curse | Device | |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Device | |
| Kirby Star Allies | Device | |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Device | |
List of abilities/items that can break metal blocks[edit]

The following is a complete list of every known ability/method to break metal blocks in theKirby series:
Abilities[edit]
- Burning(as well as Burn with the Fire ability inKirby: Squeak Squad,Kirby's Return to Dream Land, andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe)
- Fighter's Mega Power Shot(Kirby: Squeak Squad only; requiresAbility Scroll)
- Fire's Fire Breath(Kirby: Squeak Squad only)
- Hammer
- Hi-Jump(Kirby: Squeak Squad only; requiresAbility Scroll)
- Master
- Metal
- Missile
- Sand's Sand Smasher and Golem Smasher
- Smash Bros.(Hammer & Stone attacks)
- Stone
- Super Abilities
- Throw
- Triple Star
- UFO's piercing beam
- Wheel(Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land only)
Items and objects[edit]

- 3D Tilt Missile
- Balloon Bomb
- Block Bomb
- Bolt Catapult
- Bombs inKirby Mass Attack
- Cannon
- Carry block(inKirby: Planet Robobot)
- Crackler
- Dynamite(inKirby Star Allies)
- Heave-Ho Block
- Hypernova Inhale Block
- Jumbo Candy
- Mandola Root
- Metal ball(inKirby: Canvas Curse)
- Power saw
- Robobot Armor
- Rope bombs(inKirby Star Allies)
- Spire Vines(inKirby Mass Attack)
- Stomper Boot
- Tilt Rope Weight
- Timed Dynamite
- Wheeled block(inKirby: Planet Robobot)
Enemies and hazards[edit]

- Bastron's fire
- Big Stackle
- Blish
- Boulder
- Buzz saws(inKirby and the Rainbow Curse)
- Clanky Woods
- Eelongo
- Electro Saw
- Falling pillars(inKirby: Triple Deluxe)
- Gravy
- Heavy Mole
- Lollipop Tank
- Lumberjack Waddle Dee's tree
- Meteor
- Rolling pipe(inKirby: Planet Robobot)
- Rolling Waddle Dee
- Spiky Geg
- Steelsnapper
Other[edit]

- BurningGooey
- Curling
- Friend Circle
- Friend Star
- Friend Super-Vac
- Friend Throw
- Friend Train
- Geokinesis
- King Dedede
- Kirby Rocket
- Kirby Submarine
- Kirby Tank
- Magoloran Launch
- Meta Knight(inMeta Knightmare modes)
- MostMouthful Modes
- Pummeling alarge enemy inKirby Mass Attack
- Rock Painter
- Star Bullet(InKirby's Adventure,Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land after inhaling 2+ objects only, andKirby: Squeak Squad after 3+ objects)
- Star Dash
- StoneRick and StoneGooey
- Supper Party
- Susie's Business Suit attacks
- Waddle Dee's power thrust attack(Kirby and the Rainbow Curse only)
Gallery[edit]
- Kirby breaking through some disguised metal blocks inKirby's Adventure
- Some metal blocks in an underwater area inKirby & The Amazing Mirror
- A wall of metal blocks inKirby: Canvas Curse
- A wall of metal blocks inKirby: Squeak Squad
- Kirbys breaking through a line of metal blocks after being shot from a cannon inKirby Mass Attack
- Kirby standing atop some metal blocks while facing Clanky Woods inKirby: Planet Robobot
- A metal block fromKirby Star Allies
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 固いブロック[3] Katai burokku | Sturdy block |
| French | Bloc de métal | Metal block |
References
- ↑Name taken fromDaroach's Airship dialogue inKirby Mass Attack; ex. "If you noticemetal blocks anywhere near a Blamboom cannon, see if it will blast through them all. It's said there's a golden treasure in such a place."
- ↑Kirby Mass Attack Instruction Booklet (US and EU print), page 16
- ↑Kirby Mass Attack Instruction Booklet (JP print), page 16


