Mirror Artwork ofMirror Kirby fromKirby: Planet Robobot. Details First game Kirby Super Star (1996) Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference) Other game(s) Kirby Super Star Ultra Kirby: Triple Deluxe (keychain) Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Battle Royale Usage type Unlimited Use Obtained from Simirror, amiibo(Planet Robobot):Zelda,Palutena Power(s) Attacks with magical mirrors, creates duplicates, and reflects projectiles.

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This article is about the Copy Ability. For other uses of "Mirror" and mirror-related objects and beings, seeMirror (disambiguation).

Mirror is aCopy Ability which allowsKirby to project mirror images of himself, attack with magical glass-like projectiles, and reflect attacks back at his enemies. The Mirror ability first appeared inKirby Super Star and is obtained primarily by swallowingSimirror. The hat for Mirror Kirby originally resembled that of theBeam ability, though with a red and blue color scheme and stars on both sides of the hat (though the red side of the hat is starless in-game). It was updated to its modern design inKirby: Planet Robobot, changing the look and color of the hat and giving Kirby a more distinctive magic rod.

Characteristics[edit]

Mirror is among the more enigmatic and rare abilities in Kirby's arsenal, having only four proper game appearances and only one dedicated provider (Simirror). While Kirby has this ability, hisdash is replaced with a magical smooth sliding motion where Kirby moves forward in a static pose without moving his feet. Mirror Kirby's primary attack involves him swiping with his scepter and then creating a magic barrier while throwing out elongated diamond-shaped projectiles. While this barrier is up, any projectiles thrown at Kirby will be reflected back, potentially hitting the enemy who threw them. This reflection property also applies to Mirror Kirby's special bubble shield raised when he isguarding. Mirror Kirby also gains an attack called "Mirror Body", which allows him to throw out mirror images of himself. InKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra, there is only one form of this attack, involving Kirby reflecting into two copies and flying outward on a line, then coming back. Additional forms were added inKirby: Planet Robobot, allowing Kirby to create a ring of duplicate images or a string of upward-traveling ones.

Mirror Kirby has limited utility for solving puzzles inKirby Super Star and its remake, since there are no dedicated situations that require reflecting projectiles. However, many of his attacks can strike objects through walls, though using Mirror Body for this can be tricky, and other abilities likeYo-Yo andPlasma are better choices for this task. InKirby: Planet Robobot, Mirror gains some additional use due to there being a handful of puzzles that require reflecting projectiles to solve. In this game specifically, Kirby can also reflect projectiles tossed at him from a different plane, allowing him to counterattack enemies without having to use a3D Warp Star to get to them first.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

Mirror makes its debut appearance inKirby Super Star, and also appears in its remakeKirby Super Star Ultra. The ability is obtained by inhaling the enemySimirror, grabbing the appropriateCopy Essence, or through aMix, though it can also be equipped inMilky Way Wishes throughCopy Essence Deluxe. With Mirror equipped, Kirby can create Simirror as ahelper. Kirby's visual appearance changes by becoming a lighter color and wearing a jester-style cap similar toMarx's hat.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

While Mirror does not appear as a Copy Ability inKirby: Triple Deluxe, akeychain depicting Mirror Kirby fromKirby Super Star can be collected.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

After a long absence, Mirror returns in its first 3D iteration inKirby: Planet Robobot, with the hat receiving a redesign to further distinguish it fromBeam's hat. It is once again obtained from Simirror, and retains most of its functionality fromKirby Super Star, but also receives some upgrades. Two new moves allow Kirby to make multiple copies of himself in a large spread attack or a vertical strike, and all moves are now also able to reflect projectiles back to enemies on different planes. To compensate for these additions, the shield for Reflect Guard is not permanent as it is inKirby Super Star.

Mirror moveset inKirby: Planet Robobot
Skill	Image	Button Execution	Description
Mirror Cut		B	Kirby does a single slash with his wand.
Reflect Force		Hold B	Kirby creates a reflecting barrier in front of him while firing multiple glass projectiles forward.
Mirror Body		Dash + B	Kirby splits into two copies of himself, with one going in the direction he is moving and the other in the opposite direction.
Mirror Body - Sky		↑ + B	Kirby makes copies of himself going above his location.
Mirror Body - Ring		↓ + B	Kirby makes copies of himself going around him.
Reflect Guard		L/R	Kirby makes a multicolored bubble shield to reflect attacks. Will eventually shatter if held for too long.
*Mirror Body (normal, sky and ring) renders Kirby invulnerable to most attacks during execution.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

While Mirror was not included among the initial roster of Copy Abilities forKirby Battle Royale, a Copy Ability Poll was held on the various websites for the game, to determine which additional abilities the fans wanted to be added into the game. The Mirror ability won the first poll, and shortly after, it was confirmed that the ability would be added into the game as free downloadable content.

The Mirror ability was added into the game as part of version 2.0 on December 13th, 2017, pre-datingKirby Battle Royale's release in North America by over a month. Due to its late inclusion as a downloadable ability, it cannot be used inDedede's Cake Royale, there are no pieces of alternateHeadgear to unlock for it, and nomedal objectives involve it specifically.

Mirror Kirby's moveset in this game is very simplified, but it retains its core properties and distinct dash animation. Mirror Kirby can use Reflect Force to deflect enemy projectiles, and has two different variations of Mirror Body to go on the offensive with. Mirror Body - Spin has him splitting into six copies and then spinning them together as a circle as they travel in any direction.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

Mirror does not appear as a Copy Ability inKirby's Dream Buffet. However, aCharacter Treat depicting Mirror Kirby can be collected, using his art fromKirby Super Star.

InKirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]

Mirror Artwork fromKirby: Right Back at Ya! Details First episode One Crazy Knight Last episode Buccaneer Birdy Obtained from Inhaling a mirror or mirror-like objects likeWindwhipper's rotor blade projectiles

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The Mirror ability makes two appearances in the anime seriesKirby: Right Back at Ya!, in the episodesOne Crazy Knight andBuccaneer Birdy. Mirror Kirby operates largely the same in the anime as he does in the games, though his ability to make mirror copies of himself is greatly increased in potency.

Notably, Mirror Kirby uses the exact same strategy in both of his appearances to defeat theWindwhipper andMoggy. He starts by using his Reflect Guard to block an attack. Then he uses his Mirror Body to create clones of himself that dance around the monster, confusing it. After the mirror copies converge above the monster's head, Mirror Kirby finishes it off using a Mirror Cut to slice the monster clean in half.

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  Mirror Kirby confusingWindwhipper by using mirror images of himself
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  Mirror Kirby using the Mirror Cut attack to finish off Windwhipper

In theKirby novel series[edit]

In theKirby novel series, Mirror appears inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! as one of the copy abilities held by theKirby copies.

In this novel, Kirby andWaddle Dee face off against Mirror andDoctor Kirby copies duringDedede's Cake Royale in a match ofCrazy Theater. For the first question, Mirror Kirby creates a mirror which flips the screen showing the mathematical equation 8 - 1 horizontally, causing Kirby and Waddle Dee to answer incorrectly. During the second question, Mirror Kirby reflects the apples in his mirrors, creating an illusion of a countless amount of apples, to confuse Waddle Dee's counting. The illusion breaks after Kirby spits the fake apples at him, knocking him out. During the third question, Kirby and Mirror Kirby fight each other. In the end, Kirby and Waddle Dee win the match.

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby Super Star	Reflect enemy attacks or fool them by creating a double image of Kirby.
	Kirby Super Star Ultra	Thismirror has oddpowers!Deflectprojectiles orprojectdoubles of yourself!
	Kirby: Planet Robobot	American English:Thismysterious multiplying ability uses amagical technique. It responds to attacks received while guarding withautomatic counterattacks. British English:No one is quite sure how thisodd cloning ability works. While guarding, it respondsautomatically to attack bycountering straight away.
	Kirby Battle Royale	Reflect attacks back at your rivals, and make duplicates to confound foes!

Nintendo Today![edit]

• This mirror has odd powers! Deflect projectiles or project doubles of yourself!

Trivia[edit]

• When using Mirror Body, Kirby can be seen with a distinct smirk on his face, which is not seen elsewhere for any of Kirby's other attacks or actions.
• When Marx splits in half to do hisBlack Hole attack, it resembles Mirror Kirby doing Mirror Body.
• The Reflect Guard move, which surrounds Kirby with a bubble shield, is a possible inspiration for the fighters'Shields from theSuper Smash Bros. games. Like those shields, the Mirror Guard bubble will eventually break if held for too long, though it won't daze Kirby when it does so.
• The original design of the Mirror Hat - being a recolor of theBeam hat - was a result of memory limitations in theKirby Super Star cartridge, which was one of the motivating factors for redesigning it forKirby: Planet Robobot.^[1]

Gallery[edit]

Main article:Mirror/gallery

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  Artwork fromKirby Super Star
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  Pause screen icon fromKirby Super Star Ultra
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  Keychain fromKirby: Triple Deluxe
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  Ability Star fromKirby: Planet Robobot
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  Mirror Kirby inKirby Battle Royale
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  Artwork for theKIRBY Mystic Perfume merchandise line
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  Artwork for theKIRBY's COMIC PANIC merchandise line
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  6-inch tall Mirror Kirby plushie, manufactured by San-ei.
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  Mirror Kirby plushie from the "Hoshi no Kirby All Star Collection" merchandise series, manufactured by San-ei
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  "Mirror" Smartphone stand from the "Kirby Desktop Figure" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment

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References

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• Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
• Copy Abilities in the Kirby novel series
• Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
• Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
• Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale

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