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Wrestler
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Wrestler is aCopy Ability which givesKirby several different grappling and wrestling moves. It first appeared inKirby Fighters 2, and is currently exclusive to that game, meaning there is no enemy that grants this ability when swallowed, making it one of two Copy Abilities to have this trait, the other beingJelly inKirby's Dream Buffet (although, unlike Jelly, it also has no provider at all). It is also the second Copy Ability to be introduced in a spin-off game, the first beingBalloon, which debuted inKirby: Canvas Curse.
When using the Wrestler ability, Kirby dons a brightly-colored red and yellow luchador mask with flame-like decals which covers the upper half of his body, leaving only two holes in the front for his eyes. This ability gives Kirby several different melee attacks, in addition to lunges, grabs, and throws, making it very similar to both theFighter andSuplex abilities.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
Wrestler first appeared inKirby Fighters 2, where it is one of the abilities that can be selected from the main ability/character menu. It is unlocked for use when the player reachesFighters Rank 2, making it the first unlockable ability in that game.
Wrestler also has twoRare Hats that are unlocked by increasing the Fighters Rank - the Sumo Topknot and Roaring Mask. Unlike most other Rare Hats, both of these also change the sound effects when using Rolling Breaker in addition to altering the ability's appearance.
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Wrestler ability inKirby Fighters 2, seeMizuumi Wiki's page.
Moveset[edit]
| Wrestler moveset inKirby Fighters 2 | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (unmodified) |
| Chop | B | Kirby swings his hand horizontally forwards. | 10 |
| Chop Barrage - Final Chop | B repeatedly | Kirby swings his hand twice, then finishes with another swing that sends a wave of energy that sends opponents flying. | 3 (first chop) 3 (second chop) 4 (wave wind-up) 12 (Final Chop) |
| Launcher Lariat | ↓ + B | Kirby charges as his fist glows, then performs a big uppercut after charging. This attack can be held for longer before releasing, but this does not increase damage. | 30 |
| Rolling Sobat | B in midair | Kirby does a quick spinning kick, which is somewhat slow but powerful. | 20 |
| Headbutt | ↑ + B in midair | Kirby does a swinging headbutt upwards, dealing big damage, though with limited range. | 26 |
| Flying Dropkick | Dash + B and A simultaneously | Kirby lunges forwards feet-first as he spins, drilling through opponents. | 30 (if all hits connect) |
| Wrestler Pinpoint Kick | ↓ + B in midair | Kirby drops straight down feet-first. If he lands on an opponent, he bounces off of them. | 10 |
| Wrestler Fury Stomp | Hold ↓ + B in midair | If Kirby hits an opponent with Wrestler Pinpoint Kick, Kirby can rapidly pummel them with his feet. | 26 (if all hits connect) |
| Meteor Plancha | ↓↑ + B | Kirby rises into the air, surrounded by a burning aura, then falls diagonally downward in the direction he is facing, causing a small explosion upon landing. This move can carry opponents with it if it connects at the start. | 19 (rising) 8 (falling) 9 (impact) 25 (impact without other parts of the move and if both hits connect) 22 (impact at greater distance from foe) |
| Bouncing Meteor Plancha | Hold ←→ against a wall in midair + B | Kirby bounds from a wall in a diagonally upward motion, then crashes down with a Meteor Plancha. Unlike the grounded version, this version does not carry opponents with it. | 19 (rising) 12 (falling) 25 (impact) 22 (impact at greater distance from foe) |
| Tackle Grab | Dash + B | Kirby lunges forward. If he collides with an opponent, he will grab that opponent and hold them over his head. From here, he can initiate one of the throws outlined below. If he does nothing, the opponent escapes with no damage after 5 seconds. | N/A |
| Lift | ↑ + B near foe | Kirby grabs and lifts his opponent, holding them over his head. From here, he can initiate one of the throws outlined below. If he does nothing, the opponent escapes with no damage after 5 seconds. | N/A |
— After Lift: Part 1 — | |||
| Blazing Back Breaker | ↑ | Kirby hops with his opponent into the air, and lands back, causing a blazing explosion and tossing his opponent away shortly afterward. | 28 |
| Megaton Slam | ↓ | Kirby twirls around with his opponent in his grasp, then slams the foe hard into the floor, causing them to bounce away afterward. | 28 |
— After Lift: Part 2 — | |||
| Air Suplex | ← | Kirby does a backflip with his opponent and slams them head-first into the ground, creating a lightning effect upon landing then knocking the opponent away. Can be followed by Rolling Breaker. | 28 |
| Giant Swing | → | Kirby quickly spins with his opponent in his grasp before tossing them forward. | 28 |
| Rolling Breaker | A | Kirby leaps high as he performs several somersaults with his opponent in his grasp, then slams them into the ground. Other nearby opponents are also damaged by the impact. Air Suplex can be followed with this attack. | 36 20 (to any other opponent caught in the impact) |
| Flying Grab | ↑ + B | Kirby leaps straight up into the air and can catch opponents above him. If he fails to grab anyone, he will fall back down in a panic. After a grab, if Kirby falls to the floor before throwing, it will change into a regular Grab. | N/A |
— During Lift for Flying Grab — | |||
| Ultra Back Breaker | A | Kirby spins rapidly with his opponent in his grasp while falling downward, then slams with great force, tossing the foe away. | 36 |
| Air Corkscrew | B/↓ | Kirby spins, then tosses his foe hard diagonally downward to the ground. | 38 |
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
InKirby's Dream Buffet, Wrestler Kirby appears on twoCharacter Treats along withSword Kirby, one using the paired artwork fromKirby Fighters 2, and another showing both of them riding theBuddy Star Blaster. A separate Character Treat that depicts artwork of theSumo Topknot Rare Hat can also be collected. Wrestler does not appear as an ability inKirby's Dream Buffet itself.
Trivia[edit]
- The Meteor Plancha attack functions in a very similar manner to that ofIncineroar's up-special move "Cross Chop" inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Both moves were likely inspired byMil Máscaras' wrestling move, theplancha.
- With five pages worth of moves, Wrestler is the most complex Copy Ability inKirby Fighters 2, and among the most complex abilities in the entireKirby series.
- A wrestling mask of similar design previously appeared asHeadgear for theFighter ability inKirby Battle Royale.
- The primary artwork of Wrestler Kirby has a somewhat similar pose to Kirby's official artwork forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork fromKirby Fighters 2
Artwork fromKirby Fighters 2
Wrestler andSword artwork fromKirby Fighters 2
In-game artwork fromKirby Fighters 2
Icon fromKirby Fighters 2
Render image of the Sumo TopknotRare Hat inKirby Fighters 2
Wrestler Kirby in action, fighting againstShadow Kirby
Final Chapter credits picture featuring Wrestler Kirby wearing the Sumo Topknot in between two stacks ofrice balls
"Roaring Mask" rare hat inKirby Fighters 2
Sword and WrestlerCharacter Treat fromKirby's Dream Buffet
Sumo Topknot Character Treat fromKirby's Dream Buffet
Illustration from theKirby JP Twitter for the release ofKirby Fighters 2, featuring Wrestler Kirby and its Sumo Topknot rare hat
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring Wrestler Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee on theBuddy Star Blaster
Artwork fromHAL Laboratory showing Wrestler Kirby andBandana Waddle Dee challengingKing Dedede & Meta Knight
Promotional artwork forKirby Fighters 2 from Nintendo'sLINE account, featuringKinopio-kun using the ability
The dust jacket illustration ofKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!! featuring Wrestler Kirby
Concept art for the finalized version of the Wrestler ability
Concept art for the various revisions of the Wrestler ability
Concept art for the various revisions of the WrestlerRare Hats
Wrestler Kirby inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Wrestler Kirby inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Wrestler Kirby inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Wrestler Kirby with the Sumo TopknotRare Hat, who the reader must find inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Wrestler Kirby with the Roaring Mask Rare Hat inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Plushies of Wrestler Kirby and its Sumo Topknot rare hat
The "Wrestler Kirby hamburger with chop"Kirby Café dish
Videos[edit]
Load video YouTube YouTube might collect personal data.Privacy Policy OfficialKirby Portal video showcasing Wrestler |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | レスラー Resurā | Wrestler |
| Chinese | 蒙面摔角手 Méngmiàn shuāijiǎoshǒu | Masked wrestler |
| Dutch | Worstelaar | Wrestler |
| French | Lutteur masqué | Masked wrestler |
| German | Wrestling-Maske | Wrestling Mask |
| Italian | Wrestler mascherato | Masked wrestler |
| Korean | 레슬러 leseulleo | Wrestler |
| Portuguese | Luta livre | Freestyle Wrestling |
| Russian | Борец[1] Borets | Wrestler Not to be confused withSuplex |
| Spanish | Lucha libre | Freestyle Wrestling |
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