Bonkers, one of the most well-knownmid-bosses in theKirby series.

Mid-bosses (also calledmini-bosses^[1]) are a major part of theKirby franchise found in almost every game of theKirby series. Mid-bosses are enemies stronger than most regular enemies but weaker than mostbosses that appear in the worlds that Kirby travels through. Once Kirby enters the small area in which a mid-boss is located, he cannot proceed or go back until his opponent has been defeated (with a few exceptions), which usually takes longer than beating a regular enemy. Mid-bosses also typically give outCopy Abilities, but these can only be obtained after Kirby has knocked them out, enabling him to inhale and swallow them (inKirby Star Allies,Kirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, they are guaranteed to drop the Copy Ability hats even if their bodies are destroyed). Their name comes from the fact that they are similar to bosses, but are found in the middle of the levels.

Like most bosses, mid-bosses will drop debris, conjure minions or causeDropped Stars to appear when they attack, giving Kirby means to fight back if he has no Copy Ability.

Distinctions[edit]

It is not always clear what separates a mid-boss from other types of enemies. The following will attempt to outline the most common differences that distinguish mid-bosses as their own category.

Differences from normal enemies[edit]

• Mid-bosses are typically tougher than standard enemies, taking several hits to defeat. They also flinch less than normal enemies, being harder to knock around.
• Mid-bosses tend to have aHealth bar displayed to the player where regular enemies won't.
• Mid-bosses usually stand in the way of the playable character, blocking progress until they are defeated.
• Mid-bosses typically have their own theme that plays during their battles, distinct from the regular stage music.
• Most mid-bosses have a unique 'downed' state once theirhealth runs out. In this state, they cannot move or attack and can be inhaled for their ability orrecruited as an ally. Mid-bosses cannot beinhaled until they are downed in this way (withsomeexceptions).
• Starting withKirby's Return to Dream Land, mid-bosses have a distinct 'defeat sound' which sounds like a warbling explosion. This plays when they are KO'd and when they are destroyed.

Differences from bosses[edit]

• Bosses are typically tougher than mid-bosses, and tend to have morehealth in comparison. They also flinch even less than mid-bosses.
• Mid-bosses are typically not fought at the end of levels, nor do they tend to have their own dedicated stages.
• Starting withKirby's Return to Dream Land, bosses have their own 'defeat sound' which is distinct from the mid-boss version.
• Starting withKirby's Return to Dream Land, bosses tend to have multiple phases to their attack patterns, with brief periods in-between where they take little or no damage (this distinction is shared with mid-bosses inKirby and the Forgotten Land, however).
• Bosses cannot be inhaled, with the exception ofFlowery Woods byHypernova Kirby.

Keep in mind that these distinctions are not universal, and exceptions exist throughout the series. Nonetheless, they fit most circumstances.

List of mid-bosses[edit]

This is a list of mid-bosses that have appeared throughout theKirby series.

Kirby's Dream Land[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby's Dream Land
Name	Appearance	Location	Description
Poppy Bros. Sr.		Green Greens	This larger version ofPoppy Bros. Jr. jumps around while tossing bombs at Kirby, which are worth 20 points and have to be inhaled and spat back. Sometimes, he briefly increases the distance of his jumps. In the Extra Game, he throws bombs at a faster rate and may charge at Kirby.
Lololo		Castle Lololo	Lololo appears from one of four doors at the right side of the screen, pushing crates that are worth 400 points across platforms and kicking them at Kirby. He can be defeated by inhaling the boxes and spitting them back. In the Extra Game, he walks faster and may bring outGordos.
Kracko Jr.		Bubbly Clouds	An eye surrounded by four small orbs. It floats around, dropping small, black spheres and creatingWaddle Doos. The latter can be inhaled for ammunition. In the Extra Game, it moves faster and in a different pattern, as well as dropping bombs, which are worth 20 points, instead of Waddle Doos.

Kirby's Adventure /Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby's Adventure /Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Bonkers		Hammer	This simian attacks Kirby by swinging his giant hammer, which resemblesKing Dedede's hammer. He can also toss explosiveCoconuts for added spiciness.
Bugzzy		Backdrop	A large bipedal stag beetle that can grab Kirby and slam him into the ground. He sends out smaller bugs at Kirby which can be inhaled.
Fire Lion		Burning	This lion can attack Kirby by pouncing or by performing a fireball tackle. If Kirby is grabbed, he will be held in place and scratched before being released.
Grand Wheelie		Wheel	A big version of Wheelie that can charge at Kirby, and launch smaller Wheelies that can be spat back at it.
Meta-Knights		None	Four knights underMeta Knight's command, each with a unique weapon:Axe Knight,Javelin Knight,Mace Knight, andTrident Knight. Kirby encounters these knights in varying numbers during ambushes. These foes can be inhaled.
Mr. Frosty		Freeze	A bipedal walrus that wears overalls. He can lob chunks of ice and tackle Kirby, potentially chewing on Kirby if caught.
Mr. Tick Tock		Mike	A walking alarm clock that attacks by firing music notes or ringing loudly.
Rolling Turtle/Phan Phan		Throw	A bipedal turtle that rolls around and tries to grab Kirby while occasionally throwing smaller turtles. InKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, it's replaced by an elephant which behaves identically but throws apples instead.
Poppy Bros. Sr.		Crash	A large version of Poppy Bros. Jr that hops around and throws bombs.

Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby's Dream Land 2
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Blocky		Stone	An anthropomorphic block of stone with feet. Blocky slams into the walls or attempts to fall on Kirby, creatingstars that can be inhaled for ammunition.
Captain Stitch		Needle	A largeGordo that either tosses its spikes at Kirby or slams into a wall, losing them in the process. When its spikes are lying on the ground, Kirby can inhale them and spit them back. As long as its spikes are attached, Captain Stitch is invincible.
Efreeti		Burning	A black, spiked creature that jumps around and launches itself at Kirby as a fireball. When it collides with the ground or a wall, drop stars appear.
Jumpershoot		Parasol	Thiskasa-obake jumps and spins around, as well as throwing its sandal at Kirby, which he can inhale and spit back.
Master Green		Spark	A large squid-like enemy that tosses bolts of lightning at Kirby, as well as generating electricity, which either surrounds it or travels along the ground. It also throws a star at Kirby from time to time, which can be inhaled and spat back.
Mr. Frosty		Ice	This walrus-like mid-boss charges at Kirby, freezing him if he gets too close, or tosses ice cubes, which can be inhaled and spat back.
Waiu		Cutter	This ninja attacks by throwing cutter blades at Kirby, which he can inhale and spit back once they fall down or get stuck in a wall. In addition, it is able to toss small stars that burn Kirby, slash with its katana, and move through the air very quickly.

Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Bonkers		Hammer	A hammer-wielding simian. He attacks with his hammer as well as throwing exploding coconuts.
Bugzzy		Suplex	Bugzzy is a giant bug that stands on two legs. He attacks by grabbing and throwing Kirby, charging at him, and shooting small ladybugs.
Chef Kawasaki		Cook	A cook that attacks with everything he has - plates, a frying pan, and an extendable ladle. If Kirby is caught in the ladle, Kawasaki will cook him. Referred to as Cook Kawasaki in the original game.
Iron Mam		Fighter	Iron Mam, called Iron Mom in the original, attacks with punches depending on how far Kirby is from her. If the pink hero is next to her, she will just punch him. If he is a short distance away, she will throw her fist in his direction. If he is far away, she marches across the screen, punching the ground.
Jukid		Suplex	A martial artist who, like Bugzzy, tries to grab and throw Kirby, which is why he gives out the Suplex ability. Jukid also attacks by shooting blasts of energy which, strangely, can be swallowed and shot back at Jukid.
Kracko Jr.		None	It is debatable whether this weak form ofKracko is a boss or mid-boss, since he is fought in the Arena by himself, but there are no other mid-bosses in the stage he appears in,Bubbly Clouds. Kracko Jr. attacks mainly just by moving around the screen, trying to collide with Kirby. He also can make eitherWaddle Doos or bombs, unlike the elder Kracko, which can only make Waddle Doos.
Meta-Knights		None	Four knights with various weapons -Axe Knight,Javelin Knight,Mace Knight, andTrident Knight. Kirby needs to defeat each one separately to defeat the mid-boss. They each can be inhaled like normal enemies (but it takes longer to inhale them). They also appear individually as normal enemies.
Mr. Frosty		Ice	A walrus wearing overalls who throw ice blocks, swallows and freezes Kirby, or just runs around with its mouth open.
Poppy Bros. Sr.		Bomb	The jumping larger version of Poppy Bro. Jr. Hops all over the stage and throws bombs, which can be shot right back at him.
Waddle Dee		None	A mid-boss that appears in the Arena in Kirby Super Star and also appears in Revenge of the King. In the original, he is a normal Waddle Dee that walks in place and doesn't actually move. In Super Star Ultra, he now sports a blue bandana and walks around. Kirby can inhale him to quickly defeat him. This is suggested since he has a huge amount of HP.
Mid-bosses exclusive toKirby Super Star Ultra
Fire Lion		Fire	This lion burns Kirby whenever the hero touches him. He claws, bites, and jumps on Kirby in an attempt to defeat him.
Grand Wheelie		Wheel	A giant version of the Wheelie enemy. Like Wheelie, it charges at Kirby, and also can create some small Wheelies.
Kracko Jr.'s Revenge		None	A darker, creepier Kracko Jr. with a red eye and brownish clouds. His attacks are more powerful than normal Kracko Jr.
Mr. Tick-Tock		Mike	A walking clock with a large mustache. Attacks by shooting musical notes or ringing and creating a force field around himself.
Phan Phan		Suplex	Phan Phan is an elephant with two legs and big eyes. He rolls around, throws apples, and grabs Kirby with his trunk and throws him around. His apples can be spat back at him.

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby's Dream Land 3
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Blocky		Stone	A heavy stone enemy that attacks by tackling and jumping around and crashing into Kirby. The impacts create boulders that can be inhaled and spat out to deal damage.
Boboo		Burning	A bigger and stronger version of the regular enemy Bobo. It attacks by using flaming tackles and can be defeated with the cinder its attacks create.
Captain Stitch		Needle	A larger version of the regular enemy Gordo. It attacks by launching its needles which can be inhaled. Captain Stitch is invulnerable as long as it is protected by its needles.
Haboki		Clean	A giant broom. It attacks Kirby by sweeping dust at him and trying to squish him with a jump. The jumps create stars that can be inhaled.
Jumper Shoot		Parasol	An umbrella enemy with one eye. It attacks by spinning rapidly and by throwing its sandal at Kirby. The sandal can be used to attack and defeat the enemy.
Yuki		Ice	An enemy resembling a snowman. It attacks by throwing its head and replicas of it at Kirby. It cannot be damaged as long as the head is separated from the body.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

All mid-bosses faced in this game are larger versions of regular enemies, and typically don't have any special moves, but continually spawn smaller enemies to defend it. There are a couple exceptions to this, those being the enemy ambushes, which are also denoted with a health bar. Unlike other mid-bosses, they cannot be inhaled, but almost always drop aCrystal Shard when defeated for the first time.

All of the enemies have official Japanese names, but they are simply the standard enemy names with デカ (deka, meaning "big") attached. For example, the giantBouncy is named デカバウンシー (deka baunshī, "Big Bouncy").

Mid-bosses inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Name	Appearance	Location
Big N-Z		Pop Star - Stage 1
Big Bouncy		Pop Star - Stage 2
Big Kacti		Rock Star - Stage 1
Big Fishbone		Rock Star - Stage 3
Big Spark-i		Rock Star - Stage 4
Big Tick		Aqua Star - Stage 1
Big Kany		Aqua Star - Stage 2
Big Kapar		Aqua Star - Stage 3
Big Blowfish		Aqua Star - Stage 4
Big Galbo		Neo Star - Stage 1
Drop Ambush		Neo Star - Stage 2
Big Chilly		Shiver Star - Stage 1
Big Mopoo		Shiver Star - Stage 2
Big Pupa		Shiver Star - Stage 3
Big Burnis		Shiver Star - Stage 4
Big Sawyer		Ripple Star - Stage 1
Five Enemy Ambushes		Ripple Star - Stage 3

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby & The Amazing Mirror
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Batafire		Burning	A large, bat-like mid-boss engulfed in fire. It flies across the arena and is able to either charge at Kirby or release volleys of fireballs, which can be inhaled and spat back.
Bombar		Missile	A green aeroplane-like adversary that flies around firing homing missiles at Kirby or dropping bombs on him, all of which can be inhaled and spat back to defeat the mid-boss.
Bonkers		Hammer	A gorilla-like foe that attempts to hit Kirby with its hammer, creating stars that can be spat back, or throws large coconuts at him, which can likewise be inhaled and used to defeat the mid-boss.
Box Boxer		Fighter	This dog-based mid-boss attempts to punch Kirby and may also toss him, causing damage. From time to time, it fires large blasts of energy from its hands, which can be inhaled and spat back at it.
Boxy		Magic	A cross of a plant and an anthropomorphic gift package, Boxy charges at Kirby or releases smaller gift boxes from its mouth, which Kirby may spit back at it. When not immediately inhaled, these boxes may open up to reveal bombs, which yield theBomb ability,food items orbatteries.
Master Hand		Smash	Originating from theSuper Smash Bros. series, this large, white glove attempts to slam or grab Kirby, and may also fire projectiles from his fingers, which can be inhaled and spat back. In addition, he causes stars to appear when slamming the ground, which likewise serve as ammunition.
Mr. Frosty		Ice	A blue walrus that charges at Kirby or tosses ice cubes of two sizes at him, which Kirby can use as ammunition to defeat it.
Phan Phan		Throw	This elephant-like adversary rolls around and tries to grab Kirby with its trunk, throwing him against a wall to cause damage. It also tosses apples, which can be spat back at it.

Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

Members of theSqueaks that appear as mid-bosses cannot be swallowed whole upon defeat, and will only appear whenever Kirby grabs a large silver-blue treasure chest, or is merely in the same area as one. However, they can give at least one Copy Ability type via projectiles.

Mid-bosses inKirby: Squeak Squad
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Big Metalun		Metal	A big metallic boss. It is very slow-moving. It starts to move when the top part of it lifts. It can use a rolling attack to attempt to run into Kirby. Once it rams into a wall, objects start falling, giving Kirby projectiles to attack it.
Bonkers		Hammer	A gorilla-like foe that attempts to hit Kirby with its hammer, creating stars that can be spat back, or throws large coconuts at him, which can likewise be inhaled and used to defeat the mid-boss.
Box Boxer		Fighter	This dog-based mid-boss attempts to punch Kirby and may also toss him, causing damage. From time to time, it fires large blasts of energy from its hands, which also serve as a means of defeating it.
Boxy		Magic	A cross of a plant and an anthropomorphic gift package, Boxy charges at Kirby or releases smaller gift boxes from its mouth, which Kirby may spit back at it. When not immediately inhaled, these boxes may open up to reveal bombs, which yield theBomb ability orfood items.
Buboo		Bubble	Buboo is a red crab-like creature covered in a cloud of bubbles. It can ram into Kirby by spiraling and maneuvering. It can also spawn bubbles are projectiles for Kirby to use. If it gets damaged consecutively enough times, it may lose all its bubbles and frantically scatter on the ground, releasing more bubbles for Kirby to use.
Doc		UFO,Laser	The smartest member of the Squeaks, Doc rides in a UFO, making him the only flying Squeak aside from Daroach. His attacks involve his UFO, which can shoot lasers and drop bombs. However, he has the lowest HP of all the mid-bosses. If sufficiently roughed-up, Doc may drop a laser gun, which Kirby can swallow to gain theLaser ability. Kirby might even be able to swallow hisUFO given the right circumstances.
Gao Gao		Animal	Gao Gao is a large mole-like creature. It can spin rapidly, attacking Kirby with its sharp claws. Meanwhile, stars form around it, allowing Kirby to use them as projectiles if Kirby lacks a copy ability. After it spins, it is dizzy and stunned for a while. Another attack it can do is by spinning and flying into the air, then drilling into the ground where Kirby can stand. Its basic maneuvers include jumping forward or backward.
Mr. Frosty		Ice	A blue walrus that charges at Kirby or tosses ice cubes of two sizes at him, which he has to use as ammunition to defeat it.
Spinni		Animal,Ninja	The swiftest member of the Squeaks, Spinni can swim and jump multiple times. Usually, when Kirby is against Spinni, the encounter involves a race to get the chest first. Spinni can swipe at Kirby with his claw or throw a ninja star. When Spinni is stunned, he may drop his weapons: the ninja stars give Kirby theNinja ability, and the claw weapon gives himAnimal.
Storo		Hammer	The strongest member of the Squeaks, Storo boasts the most HP and the strongest attacks. However, he is big and slow, making him easy to hit repeatedly. His attacks involve pounding with a hammer or slamming to the ground with his body. Both attacks produce stars, which can be inhaled and thrown at Storo. If Storo is knocked down, he may drop his hammer, which Kirby can swallow for theHammer ability.
Tedhaun		Ghost	This mid-boss cannot be encountered without completing theGhost Medal. Once it appears, it replaces existing mid-bosses. This mid-boss is the only creature in the game that possesses the extremely rare Ghost ability. It has mini versions of itself that it orders to attack. The mini versions can be used as projectiles. If Kirby comes too close to the mid-boss, the mid-boss grabs him and waits until a mini version collides with Kirby. Then, the boss throws Kirby, damaging him.

Kirby Mass Attack[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby Mass Attack
Name	Appearance	Description
Big Birdee		A large bird who is the mother of theBirdees andWee Birdees. Tosses large spiked nuts downwards towards the Kirbys. Can be easily attacked when not attacking.
Bigger Stactus		A very large Stactus which can burrow to relocate. Can be attacked when it reveals its face.
Block Waddle Dee		AWaddle Dee wearing a bigStar Block as armor. Can be defeated by breaking the block, then pummeling the Waddle Dee inside.
Buzzybat		A small bat which can generate many other bats around itself. Turns into a flying gravestone when angry.
Big Warwiggle		A large worm-like creature which burrows in and out of the arena. Needs to be hit on its red bulge repeatedly to defeat.
Freezy Rex		A large icytyrannosaurus rex-like creature that chases after the Kirbys after they plummet into the tunnel it resides in. Attacks by breathing ice and charging. Can only be defeated if the end of the tunnel is reached and a switch is hit that buries it in rubble.
Giga Clanksprout		A mechanical crane with gnashing teeth. It will try to grab the Kirbys with its clamp, and will also dropBlock Bombs on them, which can be used against it.
Great Gear		A giant mechanical gear enemy which attacks by spitting out spiked nuts andMummbons. Its weak point is covered up unless a scale on both sides is balanced.
Hamsturr		A creature with a shield and flail that resembles a hamster. Attacks using its flail. Can be attacked if its shield is broken.
King Eelongo		A big stone eel which repeatedly swims through a narrow tunnel. Its flanks must be destroyed to defeat it.
Moley		Appears alongside his smallerMogmoles and tries to toss bombs at the Kirbys. Can be defeated by pummeling when he appears.
Mothership		A large spaceship piloted by theSpace Oohroos. Attacks by using laser turrets. Can be damaged by damaging the laser turrets before they have a chance to fire.
Quad Gun		A very large tank that attacks by firing missiles. Can be damaged by hitting certain colored buttons on its front.
Shadowbite		A large shadow creature with pointy teeth that chases after the Kirbys in a hallway. Can instantly KO them if made contact with. Can only be defeated if the end of the hallway is reached and a curtain is pulled, revealing a silhouetted Kirby statue that will punch it away.
Steelsnapper		A snake-like mechanical creature which can fire missiles and suck in water. Its segments must be destroyed to defeat it.
Skullseer		A hornedSkully who commands a troupe of theSkull Gang. Will occasionally try to grab Kirbys.
Tortletummy		An obese turtle-like creature which attacks by sending sparked creatures in waves while creating water currents. Can be attacked by slamming into its belly.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby's Return to Dream Land
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Bonkers		Hammer	Bonkers attacks much like his counterparts in previous titles, but has an EX version with more formidable techniques.
Super Bonkers		Grand Hammer	A super variant of Bonkers who provides the Grand Hammer ability. Despite his name and look, Super Bonkers is not any tougher than normal Bonkers.
Dubior		Spark	A floating UFO-type enemy that can generate an energy shield and fire sparks in various patterns. It can also summon little minions that can be swallowed and spat back at it.
Gigant Edge		Sword	A large armored swordsman who carries a shield and charges with his blade. His attacks are slow, but dangerous.
Kibble Blade		Cutter	A large silver version ofSir Kibble that throws huge inhalable cutter blades and sometimes charges head-first at Kirby.
King Doo		Beam	A very largeWaddle Doo with a long hair-lick draped over his eye. He can fire his beam in many different ways, much like Beam Kirby can.
Moundo		Stone	Resembles a tiny mountain with eyes, a craggy mouth, a headband, and a pair of sandals. It attacks by rolling about and crashing down from above.
Sphere Doomer		Fire,Spark,Ice (projectiles)	Spectral beings fromAnother Dimension that come in four variants. Each Doomer is characterized by its vaguely bird-like features attached to a spherical ghostly body, and can be sorted from least to most powerful through the number of tail feathers each one bears. They attack with various flying maneuvers and firing energy orbs that can be inhaled and spat back. Most Sphere Doomers drop twoEnergy Spheres upon defeat.
Water Galboros		Water	A largeGalbo-like enemy that spits water projectiles. It also performs various attacks with its girth, by charging and slamming.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby: Triple Deluxe
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Blocky		Stone	Blocky's debut 3D appearance. He attacks by slamming the ground, and rolling about in various patterns.
Bonkers		Hammer	Bonkers returns, bearing much the same strategy as before, though he now has the ability to do a flying hammer spin from the background.
Flame Galboros		Fire	A largeGalbo-like enemy that attacks with big spouting flames and body attacks.
Gigant Edge		Sword	A large armored swordsman who carries a shield and charges with his blade. His attacks are slow, but dangerous.
Grand Wheelie		Wheel	A large eyeballed wheel with attached engine on top. It attacks by driving about the stage and performing wheelies.
Hornhead		Beetle	An armored beetle-type enemy that attacks by charging with its horn, which it can grab Kirby with if it connects.
Mr. Frosty		Ice	His debut 3D appearance, Mr. Frosty attacks by kicking ice blocks, and doing freeze breath twirls. He also occasionally charges forward.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby: Planet Robobot
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Blocky		Stone	A large cinder block-like foe. He attacks by slamming the ground, and rolling about in various patterns. This one is outfitted with bolts and other metal reinforcings.
Bonkers		Hammer	A simian-like enemy who wields a hammer and tosses coconuts. This one has a metal jaw and bolts on the side of his head.
Dubior		Spark	A floating UFO-type enemy that can generate an energy shield and fire sparks in various patterns. It can also summon little minions that can be swallowed and spat back at it, usually summoning them in the foreground or background.
Kibble Blade		Cutter	A large silver version of Sir Kibble that throws huge inhalable cutter blades and sometimes charges head-first at Kirby. This one bears bolts on its armor.
King Doo		Beam	A very large Waddle Doo with a long hair-lick draped over his eye. He can fire his beam in many different ways, much like Beam Kirby can. This one sports a metal headcase.
Invader Armor		Robobot Armor	A suit of Robobot Armor being piloted by aHaltworker. It attacks using its punches and body slams.
Miasmoros		Poison	A largeGalbo-like enemy that spews toxic sludge and leaves damaging puddles on the ground where it moves.
Security Force		Bomb,Beam &Spark (projectiles only)	A bipedal robot, similar toMetal General, outfitted with various guns and other weapons. It will attempt to self-destruct after being defeated, and cannot be inhaled.
Telepathos		ESP,Spark (projectiles)	A floating enemy with a U-shaped body and disembodied hands. It attacks using electric orbs and can evade Kirby by teleporting about.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby Star Allies
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Big Bouncy		None	This enemy makes scarce appearances throughout the game, never even being encountered inStory Mode. It resembles the giant Bouncy fromKirby 64: The Crystal Shards in how it operates - it doesn't pose a direct threat to Kirby and his friends, simply bouncing in place, but it requires many hits to defeat all while smaller Bouncies spawn near it. Big Bouncy cannot be made into an ally and does not provide any abilities when defeated.
Bonkers		Hammer	This powerful mallet-wielding simian returns once more to do battle with Kirby. His moves are largely the same as before, though when defeated, he can be recruited as aFriend.
Bugzzy		Suplex	The original Beetle-like wrestler appears for the first time in 3D. His moves are largely the same as before, though he also gains the ability to dive at Kirby from the sky, as well as use the Pinpoint Kick. He can become an ally once defeated.
Chef Kawasaki		Cook	This infamous chef returns for the first time in 3D. His attacks include throwing dishes, spinning through the air, and grabbing Kirby with his ladle to cook him up. He can be recruited as an ally once defeated.
Mr. Frosty		Ice	The walrus in overalls strikes again, this time focusing more heavily on his charging attacks and acrobatics. Unlike the others, he cannot be made into an ally, being replaced byChilly if he is hit by aFriend Heart once downed.
Vividria		Artist	The only newcomer of the bunch, this paintbrush-haired lass can float around the battlefield, and attacks by swiping with her hair, spraying paint around, and painting things to attack Kirby with. She can be made into an ally once defeated.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]

Mid-bosses inKirby and the Forgotten Land
Name	Appearance	Copy Ability	Description
Fleurina		Tornado	An anthropomorphic swan ballerina who is the only newcomer out of this game. She attacks by twirling herself along with gale force and throwing out tornado projectiles.
Wild Bonkers		Hammer	Bonkers after joining the Beast Pack. They resemble their normal counterpart, but with frazzled bluish fur and war paint on their arms and face. They also wield a stone chisel for a hammer and throw durians instead of coconuts.
Wild Edge		Sword	Gigant Edge after joining the Beast Pack. They resemble their normal counterpart, but with war paint on their armor and a fur collar around their neck. They also wield a stone sword and a spiky riot shield.
Wild Frosty		Ice	Mr. Frosty after joining the Beast Pack. He resembles his normal counterpart, but is much larger, and with a more disheveled and unkempt appearance. He attacks by creating and tossing different sizes of snowballs, as well as snowmen. He also will attempt to crushKirby and dash after him, sometimes managing to eat him.

Profiles[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]

• 3DS Virtual Console manual bio (shared with bosses): "Minibosses appear midway through certain stages. Main bosses appear in the last stage of each island. When a miniboss or boss appears, its life meter is displayed in place of your score. To defeat a boss, reduce its life meter to zero."

Trivia[edit]

• Kirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra are the only games in the series which have multiple mid-bosses who provide the sameCopy Ability when swallowed:Jukid,Bugzzy, andPhan Phan all giveSuplex (the latter appears only inKirby Super Star Ultra).

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