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Walf
Screenshot ofWalf fromKirby and the Forgotten Land
Details
First gameKirby's Return to Dream Land (2011)
Latest gameKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (2025)
Other game(s)Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Copy AbilityNone
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Walf is a small amphibious turtle-likeenemy that is found mainly inwater levels. It resembles a turtle floatie toy, and, much like those, will float on water as opposed to sinking like most land-based enemies. It is not very strong, and can only harmKirby and his friends by making contact. Walf does not yield anyCopy Ability ifinhaled.

Game appearances[edit]

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

Walf fromKirby's Return to Dream Land

Walf first appears inKirby's Return to Dream Land, and is first encountered in theOnion Ocean level, functioning as a minor water hazard, and is usually found in water-themed stages. InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, it now has its updated design fromKirby: Planet Robobot onward.

InKirby's Return to Dream Land, Walf can be found in the following levels and stages:

Walf locations inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
Cookie CountryNoNoNoNoNoN/A
Raisin RuinsNoNoNoNoNoN/A
Onion OceanYesYesYesYesNoN/A
White WafersNoNoYesNoNoNo
Nutty NoonNoNoNoNoNoNo
Egg EnginesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Dangerous DinnerNoYesNoN/AN/AN/A
Walf locations in Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler  
StageAppearance?StageAppearance?
Opening StageNo4-3No
1-1No4-4No
1-2No4-EXNo
1-3NoSphereNo
1-BOSSNoLevitationNo
2-1NoHealthNo
2-2NoSurgeNo
2-3NoBombNo
2-4NoUpwardNo
2-BOSSNoNeedlesNo
3-1NoBarrierNo
3-2NoVanishNo
3-3NoCannonNo
3-4YesBlack HoleNo
3-BOSSNoTrickeryNo
4-1NoSecret StageNo
4-2NoFinal BossNo

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Walf fromKirby: Planet Robobot

Walf returns inKirby: Planet Robobot as a standard enemy once again. It has received somewhat of a visual update from its last appearance, featuring a more rounded face that is blue in hue with larger eyes, along with its nostrils being far smaller. Aside from this, it is largely the same as before.

InKirby: Planet Robobot, Walf can be found in the following levels and stages:

Walf locations inKirby: Planet Robobot  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6 EXStage 7 EXStage 8 EX
Patched PlainsNoNoNoNoN/ANoN/AN/A
Resolution RoadNoNoNoNoN/ANoN/AN/A
Overload OceanYesYesYesYesNoN/AYesN/A
Gigabyte GroundsNoNoNoNoNoN/ANoN/A
Rhythm RouteNoNoNoNoNoN/AYesN/A
Access ArkNoNoNoNoNoN/AYesNo

Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]

Walf returns inKirby and the Forgotten Land and itsNintendo Switch 2 Edition as an enemy. It can be seen crawling around on land or swimming in set paths atop the water. A stronger Crystal variant of Walf appears alongside its regular counterpart inStar-Crossed World.

InKirby and the Forgotten Land and Star-Crossed World, Walf can be found in the following stages:

Walf locations inKirby and the Forgotten Land  
StageAppearance?StageAppearance?StageAppearance?StageAppearance?
Point of ArrivalNoThe Tropical TerrorNoAn Unexpected Beast KingNoThe Beast Pack's Final StandYes
Downtown GrasslandNoWelcome to WondariaNoThe Wastes Where Life BeganNoIn the Presence of the KingNo
Through the TunnelNoCircuit SpeedwayNoSearching the OasisNoLab DiscoveraNo
Rocky Rollin' RoadNoInvasion at the House of HorrorsNoAlivel Mall (Staff Side)NoForgo PlainsNo
A Trip to Alivel MallNoThe Wondaria Dream ParadeNoMoonlight CanyonNoForgo BayYes
The Brawl at the MallNoDanger under the Big TopNoCollector in the Sleepless ValleyNoForgo ParkNo
Abandoned BeachYesNortheast Frost StreetNoEnter the Fiery Forbidden LandsNoForgo HornsYes
Concrete IslesNoMetro on IceYesConquer the Inferno RoadNoForgo WastelandYes
Scale the Cement SummitYesWindy, Freezing SeasYesBurning, Churning Power PlantNoForgo ZoneNo
Fast-Flowing WaterworksYesThe Battle of Blizzard BridgeNoGathering of the Beast CouncilNoForgo LandNo
Walf locations in Star-Crossed World  
StageRegularCrystal
Meteor Shower's ArrivalNoNo
Lost in Alivel MallNoNo
Fallen-Star BeachYesNo
Washed Away at the Cement SummitYesYes
Crossing WondariaNoNo
Spinning Dream ParadeNoNo
Frost Street Snow ParkNoNo
Freezing Wind and Some SnowmenNoNo
Wastes That Count TimeNoYes
Moonlight Canyon LabyrinthNoNo
Crumbling Fiery Forbidden LandsNoNo
Crystal Beast Pack Volcano BattleNoNo
Star-Crossed WorldNoNo

Trivia[edit]

Model of Walf fromKirby's Return to Dream Land with the unused texture.
  • An unused texture of an early design for Walf exists in the files ofKirby's Return to Dream Land. It lacks blue on the top of its head, its shell is a lighter shade of blue, and its eyes look different.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japaneseウォルフ
Worufu
Walf
Chinese沃尔夫
Wò ēr fū
Walf
DutchWalf-
FrenchWalf-
GermanWalf-
ItalianWalf-
Korean월프
Wolpeu
Walf
SpanishWalf-


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Reoccurringenemies and hazardous objects
20 or more appearances
10 to 19 appearances
7 to 9 appearances
5 or 6 appearances
3 or 4 appearances
v  d  e
Kirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Characters
Places
Both
Another DimensionHalcandraLor StarcutterPlanet Popstar

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Merry Magoland
Levels and Stages
Magolor Epilogue Areas & Stages
Copy Abilities
Both
BeamBombCrashCutterFighterFireHammerHi-JumpIceLeafMikeNeedleNinjaParasolSleepSparkSpearStoneSwordTornadoWaterWingWhip

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
FestivalMechaSand
Super Abilities
Regular enemies
Both
Armor Waddle DeeBabutBarbarBarracuBlade KnightBlipperBig Waddle DeeBouncyBouncy SisBowbyBronto BurtBroom HatterBulbyCappyCeruleanClaynChillyCoconutColdtzoComoCrabyDarpaDegoutDeppaDippaDupaElecFlamerFoleyGalboGemraGigatzoGlunkGordoHalcandle DeeHot HeadIron BarbarJackleKabuKey DeeKnuckle JoeLanzerLeafanMoonjaMopooMumbiesNeedlousNoddyNruffOwgulfPacloudPactoParasol Waddle DeeParasol Waddle DooPiercePluidPoison applePoppy Bros. Jr.Puppet Waddle DeeRockyScarfySearchesSheltShotzoSir KibbleSnowlSodorySparkySquishyStarmanSuper Blade KnightSuper ChillySuper Hot HeadSuper Waddle DooSwinging Waddle DeeSwinging Waddle DooTickTotengaTwisterVolttzoWaddle DeeWaddle DooWalfWalkyWapodWater GalboWhippy

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
MechamechSandranTootlebam
Super Ability-defeatable enemies
Mid-bosses
Standard bosses
Extra bosses
Magolor Epilogue bosses
Items and objects
Sub-games and extra modes
Extra
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Kirby: Planet Robobot
Characters
Areas and stages
Bosses
Mid-Bosses
Copy Abilities
Standard

ArcherBeamBombCircusCutterDoctorESPFighterFireHammerIceJetLeafMirrorNinjaParasolPoisonSmash Bros.SparkStoneSwordUFOWheelWhip

Limited Use
CrashMikeSleep

Robobot Armor Modes
BeamBombCutterESPFireIceJetMikeParasolSparkStoneSwordWheelHalberd

Team Kirby ClashRoles

Sword HeroHammer LordDoctor HealmoreBeam Mage
Enemies
Bar Waddle DeesBarbarBlade KnightBlipperBomberBouncy (Kirby 3D Rumble) •Bronto BurtBroom HatterCappyCapsule J3ChemitoryChillyChipChippurusClown AcrobotComoCovered LookerCrabyDegoutDekabuDiceDriver Waddle DeeElecFlamerFlotzo BorgFoleyGabonGalboGigatzoGlunkGrand PropellerGrandyGrizzoHaltworkerHot HeadIron BallIron HammerKabuKey DeeKnuckle JoeLabotoryLeafanMamateeMetal AcroMoonjaMumbiesNESPNoddyPactoParasol Waddle DeePoppy Bros. Jr.Prism BallPropellerRockyScarfySecurity LaserSheltShotzoSimirrorSir KibbleSleepy TurtleSoararSparkySpear Waddle Dee (Kirby 3D Rumble) •Spring NoteSpynumSquishySwinging Waddle DeeSwinging Waddle DooUFOVenoggVolWaddle DeeWaddle DooWalfWalker Waddle DeeWalkyWesterWheelieWhippyYesman
Sub-Games
Kirby 3D Rumble levels
Items and objects
Extra
v  d  e
Kirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Characters
Both
KirbyBandana Waddle DeeKing DededeElfilinBeast Pack (LeongarClawrolineGorimondoSillydillo) •Waddle DeesMeta KnightFecto ForgoMorpho KnightNEICHEL

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Starries
Waddle Dee Town residents
Copy Abilities (Evolved Abilities)
Mouthful Modes
Both
Arch MouthBig-Rig MouthCar MouthCoaster MouthCone MouthDome MouthLight-Bulb MouthPipe MouthRing MouthScissor-Lift MouthStairs MouthStorage MouthVending MouthWater-Balloon Mouth

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Gear MouthSign MouthSpring Mouth
Regularenemies and obstacles
Mid-bosses
Both
FleurinaWild BonkersWild EdgeWild Frosty

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Galactal
Bosses
Levels andStages
Natural Plains
Point of ArrivalDowntown GrasslandThrough the TunnelRocky Rollin' RoadA Trip to Alivel MallThe Brawl at the Mall

Everbay Coast
Abandoned BeachConcrete IslesScale the Cement SummitFast-Flowing WaterworksThe Tropical Terror

Wondaria Remains
Welcome to WondariaCircuit SpeedwayInvasion at the House of HorrorsThe Wondaria Dream ParadeDanger under the Big Top

Winter Horns
Northeast Frost StreetMetro on IceWindy, Freezing SeasThe Battle of Blizzard BridgeAn Unexpected Beast King

Originull Wasteland
The Wastes Where Life BeganSearching the OasisAlivel Mall (Staff Side)Moonlight CanyonCollector in the Sleepless Valley

Redgar Forbidden Lands
Enter the Fiery Forbidden LandsConquer the Inferno RoadBurning, Churning Power PlantGathering of the Beast CouncilThe Beast Pack's Final StandIn the Presence of the King

Lab Discovera
Treasure Road stages
Natural Plains
Pop Shots! A Vending AdventureBurst and Rise! A Path Full of PipesThrow and Catch! Treasure CollectingTriple Strike! Bowling for SwitchesFast and Fiery! Race to the CannonFreeze and Fling! Skating on IceReady, Aim, Fire! Distant Targets

Everbay Coast
Sweet Success! Invincible RampageStep It Up! Moving the StairsHammer Road! Hit the StakesDig and Destroy! Drill TrialUp and Over! Across Spike RoadLight 'Em Up! Lantern SwitchesSlash and Slice! Sword TrialFling, Twirl, Return! Hit the Switches

Wondaria Remains
With Gusto! Turn the WindmillsRoll and Jump! Pipe-Ramp PathRoll On! Needle RoadLine 'Em Up! Toss and ReturnToss 'Em! Hit the Bomb BlocksSwirl and Twirl! Turn the WindmillsWhack Attack! Hammer TrialBurn over the Belts! Conveyor DashSlash Wisely! Rope-Cutting Quiz

Winter Horns
Shine and Seek! Into the Ghost MazeSlash! Meta Knight Sword TrialCast a Line! Chain Bomb TrialDig and Dash! Path of FencesTriple Strike! Over Freezing WaterSliding Road! High-Speed SkatingRoll Up and Throw! Clutter Needle TrialLong Shots! Noble Ranger TrialStop Time! Slow-World ScrambleSpeed and Swerve! Conveyor Circuit

Originull Wasteland
Stretch and Collect! Scissor-Lift RoadWash 'Em Away! Slippery ParadeSlash and Slice! Gigant Sword TrialDig and Explore! Maze of FencesRevolve and Aim! Tower of TargetsSmack to the Top! Hit the NailsFreezing Fight! Frosty Ice TrialMelt and Glide! Race to the CannonRush and Roll! Falling Needle RoadOff the Wall! Ricochet Switches

Redgar Forbidden Lands
Kirby's Inhale ShowdownCollection Laps! Circling CircuitSeek the Switches! Homing Bomb HuntDig and Duck! Runaway ParadeFreeze and Find! Magma SkatingShoot and Scoot! Conveyor TargetsWhirl 'Em Away! Storm Tornado TrialWhack Attack! Wild Hammer TrialPierce the Floor! Up-and-Down TowerGust for Glory! Ring-Boating RushKirby, the Master of Mouthfuls!Attack! Masked Hammer TrialSlash! Morpho Knight Sword Trial
Forgo Dreams stages
Star-Crossed World Starry Stages
Waddle Dee Town
Sub-Games
Items and objects
Extra