Wing
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Wing is aCopy Ability which debuted inKirby Super Star. It allowsKirby to fly quickly through the air, as well as perform several graceful wing maneuvers, dive-bombs, and charge attacks, along with the somewhat less graceful Feather Gun attack, though this attack can be used to cutropes and other such obstacles. Typically provided byBirdon, this ability grants Kirby a bright yellow feather headdress and red stripes in place of his normal cheek marks (though the stripes have not been seen sinceKirby Super Star Ultra). Wing Kirby's superior speed makes this ability the obvious choice for rushing through stages quickly in most games it appears in. It also was given theBluster effect inKirby Star Allies, being able to impart allies' weapons with the element.
Game appearances[edit]
| Wing Kirby's video game appearances | ||
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| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby series | ||
| Kirby Super Star | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromBirdon. Can be used to make a Birdonhelper. |
| Kirby Air Ride | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromFlappy. Limited-use in this game. |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromBirdon. Can be used to make a Birdonhelper. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromOwgulf. Has aChallenge Stage devoted to it. |
| Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition | Playable character | Used in theWing Challenge, and can be selected forMagolor Race 2,Magolor Race 3, andMagolor Race EX inNew Challenge Stages. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromBirdon |
| Kirby Star Allies | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromBirdon. Can be used to make a Birdon ally. Can impart the "Bluster"Power Effect or be used forRising Sizzler. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Copy Ability | Has the same source and function as inKirby's Return to Dream Land. |
| Super Smash Bros. series | ||
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Reference | Wing Kirby appears as atrophy. |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Reference | Wing Kirby appears as atrophy. |
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
InKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby can obtain the Wing ability through the enemyBirdon or aCopy Essence. With the Wing ability equipped, Kirby can then create Birdon as ahelper. InKirby Super Star only, whenCopy Kirby uses Analyze Beam onChef Kawasaki during battle, Wing is one of the possible copy abilities he can get - the others areBeam,Sword, orCutter.
| Wing's moveset inKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
| Feather Gun | B | Condor Head | Dash + B |
| Bomber Head | ↓ + B in air | Condor Dive | Dash, Jump, ↓ + B |
| Toss | (any direction) + B near foe | Shuttle Loop | B after toss |
| Hover Flap | A/Y in air | ||
Kirby Air Ride[edit]
| “ | This ability allows Kirby to lift off his Air Ride machine and sail around like a bird for a limited amount of time! | ” | — Kirby Air Ride North American instruction booklet, page 40 |
The Wing ability appears inKirby Air Ride, and can be obtained from the enemyFlappy. When Kirby gains this ability, he temporarily eschews hisAir Ride Machine and flies with the ability along the race track at high speed. While in possession of the ability, Kirby gains considerable agility and flight power, and can perform a spinning dive when using aQuick Spin, though he loses access to theboost technique. After a short time, Kirby loses this ability and returns to normal.
Meta Knight has permanent access to flight in a similar fashion to the Wing ability.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
The Wing ability reappears inKirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake,Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, where it is acquired from a Wing Copy Essence or from theOwgulf enemy. It is the final Copy Ability to be introduced in normal gameplay, as the first Owgulf does not appear untilNutty Noon, although it can be acquired earlier on byMixing abilities or from the Wing Copy Essence found inCookie Country'sHAL Room. Compared toKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra, Wing's attacks are stronger and, like many Copy Abilities inKirby's Return to Dream Land, many of its moves render Kirby invulnerable to a greater degree than in previous games.
InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Wing Kirby's hat was given a slight redesign. The wings were changed from two pairs of lighter wings to a single heavier pair. In addition, the feather crown has had its shape changed (most notably in the back, now resembling an additional smaller green set of wings that aren't used in flight) and a small red gem has been added to the crest, making the hat resemble many of Kirby's other elemental hats such asFire,Water, orSpark. The pattern on the crest has also been changed.
| Wing's moveset inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | |||||||
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| Skill | Button Execution (KRtDL) | Button Execution (KRtDLD, facing right) | Description | Skill | Button Execution (KRtDL) | Button Execution (KRtDLD, facing right) | Description |
| Feather Gun | 1 | B/Y | Kirby shoots small feathers in front of him. | Dive-Bomb | ↓ + 1 in midair | ↓ + B/Y in midair | Kirby does a small loop in midair before diving downward, creating a shockwave if he lands on the ground. |
| Target Feather | 1 + Control Pad | B/Y + ↑ and ↓ | Kirby aims his Feather Gun diagonally up or down. | Condor Dive | Dash + ↓ + 1 in midair | Dash and press ↓ + B/Y in midair | Kirby dives downward diagonally, creating a shockwave if he lands on the ground. |
| Condor Head | Dash + 1 or Dash + 1 in midair | Dash + B/Y or Dash + B/Y in midair | Kirby dashes forward while spinning around to slam his head into enemies (or a wall). | Toss | ↑ or → next to foe + 1 (if facing right) | Either ↑ or → + B/Y near an enemy | Kirby jumps up and tosses his enemy into the air. |
| Condor Bomb | ↓ + 1 during Condor Head | ↓ + B/Y during Condor Head | Kirby combos Condor Head into Dive-Bomb. | Shuttle Loop | 1 right after Toss | B/Y immediately after Toss | Kirby does a loop in midair to knock his enemy away. |
| Combo Dive | ↑, then ↓ + 1 during Condor Head | ↑, then ↓ + B/Y during Condor Head | Kirby combos Condor Head into Condor Dive. | Hover Flap | 2 in midair | A/B in midair | Kirby uses his wings to fly through the air and deal a small amount of damage. |
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]
Wing Kirby makes an appearance in theNew Challenge Stages, where it functions identically to the way it did inKirby's Return to Dream Land. There is achallenge stage dedicated to the ability, and it can also be used in most of theMagolor race stages.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Wing returns in this game, more-or-less the same as it was inKirby's Return to Dream Land.Birdon reappears to provide the ability.
| Wing's moveset inKirby: Triple Deluxe andKirby Star Allies | ||
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| Skill | Image | Button Execution |
| Feather Gun |  | B |
| Target Feather |  | B + Control Pad, Circle Pad or Control Stick |
| Condor Head |  | Dash + B or Dash + B in midair |
| Condor Bomb |  | ↓ + B during Condor Head |
| Combo Dive |  | ↑ then ↓ then B during Condor Head |
| Dive Bomb |  | ↓ + B in midair |
| Condor Dive |  | Dash + ↓ + B in midair |
| Toss |  | ↑ or Forward next to foe + B |
| Shuttle Loop |  | B right after Toss |
| Hover Flap |  | A in midair |
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
Wing returns in this title, along withBirdon as aFriend. Wing can imbue other abilities with the BlusterPower Effect, and can also be used in conjunction withFire orBurning Leo to performRising Sizzler. Aside from this, it remains relatively unchanged from its appearance inKirby: Triple Deluxe. This ability can also be provided byVoid Termina and 2 of its variants through its cyan drop stars it drops on its 4th phase.
InKirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]
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| “ | He has transformed into...Wing Kirby! | ” | — Meta Knight, inWaste Management |
The Wing Copy Ability makes only one appearance inKirby: Right Back at Ya!, in the episodeWaste Management. Here, Kirby gains this ability by swallowing an errant crow feather and uses the ability to attackCrowemon and his crow army. He uses the Feather Gun to shoot several crows out of the sky, and he then uses the Condor Head technique to strike Crowemon and freeDyna Chick from the giant monster bird's clutches. Aside from these two attacks, Wing Kirby's main ability is flying rapidly through the air.
Wing Kirby during his transformation
Wing Kirby using Condor Head onCrowemon
Wing Kirby defendingDyna Chick from pecking crows
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
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 | Kirby Super Star | Amaze your friends! Toss your enemies into the air and throw them for the Shuttle loop. |
 | Kirby Super Star Ultra | Midair spins andshuttle loops!Spread yourwings andfly, little Kirby! Doesn't thatfeel good? |
 | Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Do aShuttle Loop! Flap, fight, andrule the skies! Let your spiritsoar as you spread your wings andbask in the glory of flight! |
 | Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Thistricky ability features a variety of high-flying moves! Soar through the air withShuttle Loop, and attack your opponents from above! |
 | Kirby Star Allies | There's no better feeling than taking your friends soaring through the skies on your back, controlling the winds at will. Charge up weapons with gusts of wind to create a great air current and shoot up to the heavens! |
 | Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Flap, fight, andrule the skies! Do aShuttle Loop and let your spiritsoar! Theglory of flight is yours! |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy[edit]
| Image | Description | Found in |
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 | "Kirby when he inhales a winged enemy and copies its flying ability. This ability can be used to proceed through strong winds that would otherwise be too tough to overcome. Wing Kirby can also perform a plethora of attack moves, such as the Bomber Head, where Kirby dive-bombs onto enemy heads." | Kirby Super Star Kirby Air Ride |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[edit]
| Image | Description | Appears In |
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 | (American English)"Kirby doesn't need to copy abilities to bop through the air, but actually having wings gives his aerial skills a definite boost. They even let him use some extra attacks, like the acrobatic Shuttle Loop and the mighty Condor Head. He can also fire at foes with his Feather Gun! Thought Kirby was just a squishy puffball? Surprise!" (British English)"Kirby doesn't need to copy abilities to bop through the air, but actually having wings gives his aerial skills a definite boost. They even let him use some extra attacks, like the acrobatic Shuttle Loop and the mighty Condor Head. He can also fire at foes with his Feather Gun! Thought Kirby was just a squishy puffball? Think again!" | Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land |
Nintendo Today![edit]
- Do a Shuttle Loop! Flap, fight, and rule the skies!
Trivia[edit]
- Originally, the hat for the Wing Ability also changed Kirby's cheek marks, turning them into two parallel red lines often associated withvarious Plains Indian tribes. This feature is present on Wing Kirby's sprites inKirby Super Star and its remake, along with various 3D depictions. Starting withKirby Air Ride and more concretely byKirby's Return to Dream Land, this aspect of the hat was removed, likely to appease concerns that the costume was appropriating said cultures. Moreover, inKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, changes were made to the design of the hat of the ability itself to make it look less like awar bonnet, presumably for similar reasons.
Gallery[edit]
- Main article:Wing/gallery
Artwork fromKirby Super Star
Icon fromKirby Super Star
Artwork fromKirby Air Ride
Artwork fromKirby Super Star Ultra
Pause screen artwork fromKirby: Triple Deluxe
Illustration from theKirby JP Twitter featuring Wing Kirby
6-inch tall Wing Kirby plushie, manufactured by San-ei
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ウィング Wingu | Wing |
| Traditional Chinese | 風羽 fēng yǔ | literally 'Wind Wing/Feather' |
| Simplified Chinese | 风羽 fēng yǔ | |
| Dutch | Vleugel | Wing |
| French | Aile | Wing |
| German | Flügel | Wing |
| Italian | Volo | Flight |
| Korean | 윙 Wing | Wing |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Pássaro[1] Asas (Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe) | Bird Wings |
| European Portuguese | Asas[2] | Wings |
| Russian | Крыло[3] Krylo | Wing |
| Spanish | Alas | Wings |
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- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Air Ride
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in New Challenge Stages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities with wind properties
- Copy Abilities which can cut ropes
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