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Wise Waddle Dee

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Wise Waddle Dee
Screenshot ofWise Waddle Dee inKirby and the Forgotten Land
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First appearanceKirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)
Latest appearanceKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (2025)
RelatedWaddle Dee
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This article is about the scholarly Waddle Dee who appears inKirby and the Forgotten Land. For Waddle Dees in a general context, seeWaddle Dee.
“When you need wisdom, visit Wise Waddle Dee! He always has a tip handy and seems to know a lot about this new world. His magical encyclopedia can collect and share rankings from all over the world! (Where did he even find that book?!)”
— Figure description fromKirby and the Forgotten Land

Wise Waddle Dee is aWaddle Dee who wears glasses and a black scholar's cap and sits on a bench inWaddle Dee Town inKirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, first appearing there afterKirby has cleared theEverbay Coast level. He serves as a source of information for Kirby, and will tell him about various things when approached, including where blueprints that Kirby missed can be found, the player's personal records, and general tips. If the console is connected to the internet and the player has an active Nintendo Switch Online membership subscription, he can also provide worldwide records, such as whichCopy Abilities other players are using, combined totals of every player's stats (such as the number ofPop Flowers bloomed, number ofWaddle Dees saved, etc.), and world records ofColosseum Cups,boss defeat times,Flash Fishing, andWaddle Dee Café: Help Wanted!. He can be seen with an open book at his feet, which he explains is the source of his information. If Kirby talks to Wise Waddle Dee five total times, the latter will give afigure of himself to Kirby as a reward.

InKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, it is mentioned thatAstronomer Waddle Dee is a pal and research partner of Wise Waddle Dee.

Gallery[edit]

  • Kirby and Elfilin talking to Wise Waddle Dee in town
    Kirby and Elfilin talking to Wise Waddle Dee in town
  • Wise Waddle Dee's figure
    Wise Waddle Dee'sfigure
  • Nintendo Switch Online profile icon, depicting Wise Waddle Dee
    Nintendo Switch Online profile icon, depicting Wise Waddle Dee
  • Wise Waddle Dee plushie, manufactured by San-ei
    Wise Waddle Dee plushie, manufactured by San-ei
  • Second set of Gashapon figurines based on the Kirby and the Forgotten Land figures
    Second set of Gashapon figurines based on theKirby and the Forgotten Land figures
  • Promotional stock artwork of Wise Waddle Dee
    Promotional stock artwork of Wise Waddle Dee

Quotes[edit]

Quotes from Wise Waddle Dee inKirby and the Forgotten Land  
  • "How do you do? They call meWise Waddle Dee."
  • "After I landed here, I found this mysterious book... It lists the locations of undiscoveredblueprints!"
  • "It also collectshigh scores and tons of otherinfo fromall over the world!"
  • "If you'd like to know more, I'd be happy to share!"
  • "How do you do, Kirby? Would you like to hear the latest info from around the world?"
  • "Hello, Kirby! I wasunable to update my info online... so I'll just tell you everything I already knew."
  • "How do you do, Kirby? There's plenty to discuss today...but you'll have to connect online first!"
  • "The blueprint for a newNeedle evolution is hiding inside "Scale the Cement Summit" inEverbay Coast..."
  • "You'll find it by climbing a ladder, then triggering aBomb Block... Got it?"
  • "The blueprint for a newBomb evolution is hiding in thefirst half of "Fast-Flowing Waterworks" inEverbay Coast..."
  • "The blueprint for a newRanger evolution is hiding inside "The Tropical Terror" inEverbay Coast..."
  • "The blueprint for a newHammer evolution is hiding in thelatter half of "Welcome to Wondaria" inWondaria Remains..."
  • "The blueprint for a newSword evolution is hiding in thelatter half of "Circuit Speedway" inWondaria Remains..."
  • "The blueprint for a newCrash evolution is hiding inside "Invasion at the House of Horrors" inWondaria Remains..."
  • "It appears to be at the far end of ahole in the wall. Keep an eye out for a green coin!"
  • "The blueprint for a newTornado evolution is hiding in thelatter half of "The Wondaria Dream Parade" inWondaria Remains..."
  • "The blueprint for a newDrill evolution is hiding inside "Danger under the Big Top" inWondaria Remains..."
  • "Ah! This blueprint is atournament prize within the Colosseum!"
  • "The blueprint for a newFire evolution is hiding in thelatter half of "Windy, Freezing Seas" inWinter Horns..."
  • "The blueprint for a newIce evolution is hiding in thelatter half of "The Battle of Blizzard Bridge" inWinter Horns..."
  • "The blueprint for a newBomb evolution is hiding inside "An Unexpected Beast King" inWinter Horns..."
  • "The blueprint for a newNeedle evolution is hiding in thefirst half of "The Wastes Where Life Began" inOriginull Wasteland..."
  • "The blueprint for a newCutter evolution is hiding in thefirst half of "Searching the Oasis" inOriginull Wasteland..."
  • "The blueprint for a newHammer evolution is hiding in aside room in "Alivel Mall (Staff Side)" inOriginull Wasteland..."
  • "The blueprint for a newDrill evolution is hiding inside "Moonlight Canyon" inOriginull Wasteland..."
  • "It'll bein a barrel near the entrance of a cave!"
  • "The blueprint for a newIce evolution is hiding inside "Collector in the Sleepless Valley" inOriginull Wasteland..."
  • "The blueprint for a newRanger evolution is hiding in thelatter half of "Conquer the Inferno Road" inRedgar Forbidden Lands..."
  • "The blueprint for a newSleep evolution is hiding inside "Burning, Churning Power Plant" inRedgar Forbidden Lands..."
  • "It seems to bein a machine that goes up and down. Look for a blue light to show you the way!"
  • "The blueprint for a newTornado evolution is hiding inside "Gathering of the Beast Council" inRedgar Forbidden Lands..."
  • "If I understand this correctly, which I usually do... it's near thesection with the roller coaster!"
  • "Ah!King Dedede has the blueprint! Isn't hein town?"
  • "Oh dear. It appears that you forgot to grab the blueprint inside ofForgo Land..."
  • "You haven'tmissed any blueprints thus far. If I read about a new blueprint's location, I'll help you find it!"
  • "Oh! Look at that! You'vecollected every blueprint! Stellar work, Kirby. I had nary a doubt in you."
  • "Would you like to hear more?"
  • "Today's top trend is[ability]. It's the most popular ability in the world right now!"
  • "The current top trend is[evolved ability]. It's the most popular ability in the world right now!"
  • "TheBlueprint seems to be hidden inside "[stage]" in[area]..."
  • "TheBlueprint is somewhere in thefirst half of "[stage]" in[area]..."
  • "TheBlueprint is hiding in thelatter half of "[stage]" in[area]..."
  • "Ah! TheBlueprint is atournament prize within theColosseum!"
  • "TheBlueprint is hidden in aside room in "Alivel Mall (Staff Side)" inOriginull Wasteland..."
  • "Ah!King Dedede has theBlueprint! Isn't hein town?"
  • "Hmm... TheBlueprint seems to be hiding withinForgo Land! How curious..."
  • "Let me see... The world record for defeating[boss] is..."
  • "##:## with the[ability] ability!"
  • "##:## with[evolved ability]!"
  • "##:##! They used a Copy Ability you don't have yet..."
  • "The most popular Waddle Dee Café item is...[food item]! It's had[number] orders."
  • "When I say "[food item]," do you get a bit hungry? That item has beeneaten [number] times so far!"
  • "This week's world record for the final race in "Circuit Speedway" is...##:##!"
  • "This week's world record for [Café Level] is...[score]! And they served...[number] Waddle Dees!"
  • "This week's world record forFlash Fishing is...[score]!"
  • "This week's world record forTilt-and-Roll Kirby is...[score]!"
  • "The solo world record for[Colosseum cup] in Wild Mode without any power-up items or amiibo was..."
  • "The co-op world record for[Colosseum cup] in Wild Mode without any power-up items or amiibo was..."
  • "##:##! And it looks like they won with the[ability] ability."
  • "##:##! And it looks like they won with[evolved ability]!"
  • "##:##! And they won with an ability you haven't encountered yet..."
  • "What?!"
  • "That impressive world record I just told you about...belongs to you?!"
  • "My goodness! I can't believe I'm speaking to a world-record holder... This is quite the honor!"
  • "Congratulations on your world record for this week!"
  • "The number of [color]Star Coins you've collected so far is...[number]!"
  • "And the combined total of [color]Star Coins collected all over the world is...[number]!"
  • "So far, you'vesaved...[number] Waddle Dees!"
  • "So far, you'vesaved...[number] Waddle Dees! And the combined total saved all over the world is...[number] Waddle Dees!"
  • "So far, the total number ofAwoofies you've defeated is...[number]!"
  • "So far, the total number ofAwoofies you've defeated is...[number]! And a combined total of[number] Awoofies have been defeated worldwide!"
  • "ForPop Flowers, you've helped[number] bloom during your adventure!"
  • "The combined total of bloomedPop Flowers all over the world is...[number]!"
  • "So far, the number of times you'veinhaled objects during your adventure is...[number]!"
  • "Globally, the total count for objects inhaled is...[number]!"
  • "PressL or R to guard and take less damage from attacking enemies!"
  • "If you wave hello to the Waddle Dees in town with↑ or ←, they'll wave right back at you!"
  • "If you set the difficulty toSpring-Breeze Mode, Kirby will have more health and the time limits in each Treasure Road stage will increase!"
  • "If you set the difficulty toWild Mode, there will be more enemies in each stage, and you'll get more Star Coins as you clear bonuses!"
  • "If youhold down [R Stick], you'll zoom in with the camera a little bit!"
  • "Any time you'd like to learn more, I'll be more than happy to share!"
  • "If you connectonline, my book will have more topics for us to discuss! Come back anytime."
  • "Goodness, Kirby! You love to stay informed, don't you?"
  • "To reward your insatiable hunger for knowledge, I'd like to give you...thisspecial figure! Huzzah!"
Quotes from Wise Waddle Dee found exclusively inKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World  
  • "So far you'vesaved...[number] Starries!"
  • "So far you'vesaved...[number] Starries! And the combined total saved all over the world is...[number] Starries!"
  • "This week's time-attack world record forWastes That Count Time is[##:##]!"
  • "ForSmall Starryflowers, you've helped[number] bloom during your adventure!"
  • "ForSmall Starryflowers, you've helped[number] bloom during your adventure! The combined total of bloomedSmall Starryflowers all over the world is...[number]!"
  • "The number ofStarry Coins you've collected so far is...[number]!"
  • "And the combined total ofStarry Coins collected all over the world is...[number]!"
  • "Have you seen theMeteor Swarm of Dark and Light andSong of the Starfall Children movies yet?"
  • "If you hold down Y while selecting them, you can seeslightly different versions of them!"
  • "Thanks for talking to me so much, Kirby! As an expression of appreciation, I'm giving you anew Present Code!"
  • "The code is:METEORLEGEND Use it at Waddle Dee-liveries!"

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japaneseものしりワドルディ
Monoshiri Wadorudi		Well-informed Waddle Dee
ものしり (Monoshiri) is a term used to refer to someone who knows a wide variety of information.
EnglishWise Waddle Dee-
Traditional Chinese知識淵博瓦豆魯迪
Zhīshìyuānbó Wǎdòulǔdí		Knowledgeable Waddle Dee
Simplified Chinese知识渊博瓦豆鲁迪
Zhīshìyuānbó Wǎdòulǔdí
DutchWijze Waddle DeeWise Waddle Dee
FrenchWaddle Dee éruditScholar Waddle Dee
GermanWaddle-Dee-GelehrterWaddle-Dee-Scholar
ItalianWaddle Dee eruditoScholar Waddle Dee
Korean박식한 웨이들 디
Baksikhan Weideul Di		Well-informed Waddle Dee
박식하다 (Baksikhada) is a term used to refer to someone who knows a wide variety of information.
RussianМудрый Вэдл Ди[1]
Mudryy Vedl Di		Wise Waddle Dee
SpanishWaddle Dee sabioWise Waddle Dee

References

v • d • e
Characters of theKirby video game series (ordered by first game appearance)
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Dream Course
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby Super Star
Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Ado •ChuChu •Mine •Nago •Nyupun •Pick •Pitch •Pitch Mama •Shiro •Zero
Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Kirby Mass Attack
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Super Kirby Clash
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2
Edition + Star-Crossed World
Kirby Air Riders
Other recurringbosses (at least 3 appearances)
Recurringmid-bosses (at least 3 appearances)
v • d • e
Kirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Characters
Both
Kirby •Bandana Waddle Dee •King Dedede •Elfilin •Beast Pack (Leongar •Clawroline •Gorimondo •Sillydillo) •Waddle Dees •Meta Knight •Fecto Forgo •Morpho Knight •NEICHEL

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 Mouth •Big-Rig Mouth •Car Mouth •Coaster Mouth •Cone Mouth •Dome Mouth •Light-Bulb Mouth •Pipe Mouth •Ring Mouth •Scissor-Lift Mouth •Stairs Mouth •Storage Mouth •Vending Mouth •Water-Balloon Mouth

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Gear Mouth •Sign Mouth •Spring Mouth
Regularenemies and obstacles
Mid-bosses
Both
Fleurina •Wild Bonkers •Wild Edge •Wild Frosty

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Galactal
Bosses
Levels andStages
Natural Plains
Point of Arrival •Downtown Grassland •Through the Tunnel •Rocky Rollin' Road •A Trip to Alivel Mall •The Brawl at the Mall

Everbay Coast
Abandoned Beach •Concrete Isles •Scale the Cement Summit •Fast-Flowing Waterworks •The Tropical Terror

Wondaria Remains
Welcome to Wondaria •Circuit Speedway •Invasion at the House of Horrors •The Wondaria Dream Parade •Danger under the Big Top

Winter Horns
Northeast Frost Street •Metro on Ice •Windy, Freezing Seas •The Battle of Blizzard Bridge •An Unexpected Beast King

Originull Wasteland
The Wastes Where Life Began •Searching the Oasis •Alivel Mall (Staff Side) •Moonlight Canyon •Collector in the Sleepless Valley

Redgar Forbidden Lands
Enter the Fiery Forbidden Lands •Conquer the Inferno Road •Burning, Churning Power Plant •Gathering of the Beast Council •The Beast Pack's Final Stand •In the Presence of the King

Lab Discovera
Treasure Road stages
Natural Plains
Pop Shots! A Vending Adventure •Burst and Rise! A Path Full of Pipes •Throw and Catch! Treasure Collecting •Triple Strike! Bowling for Switches •Fast and Fiery! Race to the Cannon •Freeze and Fling! Skating on Ice •Ready, Aim, Fire! Distant Targets

Everbay Coast
Sweet Success! Invincible Rampage •Step It Up! Moving the Stairs •Hammer Road! Hit the Stakes •Dig and Destroy! Drill Trial •Up and Over! Across Spike Road •Light 'Em Up! Lantern Switches •Slash and Slice! Sword Trial •Fling, Twirl, Return! Hit the Switches

Wondaria Remains
With Gusto! Turn the Windmills •Roll and Jump! Pipe-Ramp Path •Roll On! Needle Road •Line 'Em Up! Toss and Return •Toss 'Em! Hit the Bomb Blocks •Swirl and Twirl! Turn the Windmills •Whack Attack! Hammer Trial •Burn over the Belts! Conveyor Dash •Slash Wisely! Rope-Cutting Quiz

Winter Horns
Shine and Seek! Into the Ghost Maze •Slash! Meta Knight Sword Trial •Cast a Line! Chain Bomb Trial •Dig and Dash! Path of Fences •Triple Strike! Over Freezing Water •Sliding Road! High-Speed Skating •Roll Up and Throw! Clutter Needle Trial •Long Shots! Noble Ranger Trial •Stop Time! Slow-World Scramble •Speed and Swerve! Conveyor Circuit

Originull Wasteland
Stretch and Collect! Scissor-Lift Road •Wash 'Em Away! Slippery Parade •Slash and Slice! Gigant Sword Trial •Dig and Explore! Maze of Fences •Revolve and Aim! Tower of Targets •Smack to the Top! Hit the Nails •Freezing Fight! Frosty Ice Trial •Melt and Glide! Race to the Cannon •Rush and Roll! Falling Needle Road •Off the Wall! Ricochet Switches

Redgar Forbidden Lands
Kirby's Inhale Showdown •Collection Laps! Circling Circuit •Seek the Switches! Homing Bomb Hunt •Dig and Duck! Runaway Parade •Freeze and Find! Magma Skating •Shoot and Scoot! Conveyor Targets •Whirl 'Em Away! Storm Tornado Trial •Whack Attack! Wild Hammer Trial •Pierce the Floor! Up-and-Down Tower •Gust for Glory! Ring-Boating Rush •Kirby, the Master of Mouthfuls! •Attack! Masked Hammer Trial •Slash! Morpho Knight Sword Trial
Forgo Dreams stages
Star-Crossed World Starry Stages
Waddle Dee Town
Sub-Games
Items and objects
Extra