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Yo-Yo
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Yo-Yo (also calledYo-yo andYoyo inKirby Super Star) is aCopy Ability that can be obtained by inhalingGim. It debuted inKirby Super Star and likewise, it was also a part of its remakeKirby Super Star Ultra. The ability allows Kirby to utilize a bright red yo-yo to smack around enemies from a safe distance, comparable to theBeam orWhip ability. The yo-yo can also pass through walls and floors, making it useful for activating switches or solving puzzles.
Kirby can also obtain the Yo-Yo ability throughCopy Essences Deluxe. With the yo-yo equipped, Kirby can createGim as aHelper. InKirby Super Star, Kirby is outfitted with a backwards ball cap when he acquires this ability. As ofKirby Star Allies, this outfit also comes with a bandage on Kirby's right cheek.
Game appearances[edit]
| Yo-Yo Kirby's video game appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby Super Star | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromGim and theCombo Cannon. Can be used to create a Gimhelper. |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromGim. Can be used to create a Gimhelper. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Reference | Appears as akeychain. |
| Kirby Star Allies | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromGim. Can be used to make a Gim ally. Can be imbued with an elementalPower Effect. |
| Kirby Fighters 2 | Playable character | Usable in all game modes after reachingFighters Rank 6. Has two unlockable costumes. |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | Reference | Appears on aCharacter Treat. |
Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
Yo-Yo makes its first appearance inKirby Super Star, and naturally returns in its remakeKirby Super Star Ultra. It is provided byGim, who also serves as thehelper representing the ability.
Moveset[edit]
| Yo-Yo's moveset inKirby Super Star &Kirby Super Star Ultra | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Animation | Description | Button Execution |
| Yo-yo |  | Kirby throws his yo-yo forwards that goes down, then up and around. | B |
| Break Spin |  | Kirby turns upside-down and dashes forwards in a breakdance fashion. | Dash + B |
| Yo-yo Up |  | The yo-yo goes in a U-turn upwards. | ↑ + B |
| Yo-yo Down |  | The yo-yo goes in a U-turn downwards. | ↓ + B |
| Jump Spin |  | Kirby spins upside-down while falling. | Dash + B in air |
| Hammer Drop |  | Kirby grabs a foe with his yo-yo, then slams the foe into the ground in an arc. | (any direction) + B near foe |
| Gazer Spiral |  | Kirby spirals up into the air while the yo-yo stays grounded, which finishes with a flurry of stars up top. | ↓, ↑ + B |
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
InKirby: Triple Deluxe, Yo-Yo Kirby appears as akeychain, depicting his sprite fromKirby Super Star. Yo-Yo is not an ability in the game itself.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
Yo-Yo returns as an ability and makes its first 3D appearance in this title. Once again it is provided byGim, who acts as its representativeFriend. Yo-Yo also gains some new moves and can be infused withPower Effects such as "Bluster", "Sizzle" or "Splash".
Moveset[edit]
| Yo-Yo moveset inKirby Star Allies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (Star Bullet=52) | Elemental Damage (x1.25) |
| Yo-Yo Throw | B | Kirby throws his yo-yo that goes forward, then returns. | 16 | 20 |
| Yo-Yo Up | ↑ + B | Kirby throws his yo-yo that travels in an arc over his head, then returns from behind. | 18 | 22 |
| Yo-Yo Orbit | ↓ + press and release B | Kirby throws his yo-yo which spins around him at ground level. | 18 | 22 |
| Walk the Dog | ↓ + press and hold B | Kirby throws his yo-yo to the ground and keeps it there until B is released. | 16 | 20 |
| Dog Walker | Walk the Dog + ↔ | Kirby can move back and forth while keeping the yo-yo out front. | 16 | 20 |
| Break Spin | Dash + B | Kirby turns upside-down and dashes forwards in a breakdance fashion. | 20 | 25 |
| Jump Spin | Dash + B in midair | Kirby spins upside-down while falling. | 20 | 25 |
| Hammer Drop | Either of ↑/forward + B or (any direction)/B near an enemy | Kirby grabs a foe with his yo-yo, then slams the foe into the ground in an arc. | 16+45 | 20+56 |
| Gazer Spiral | ↓↑ + B | Kirby spirals up into the air while the yo-yo stays grounded, which finishes with a flurry of stars up top. | 16 | 20 |
Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
Yo-Yo returns inKirby Fighters 2 as a selectable ability for Kirby. It is unlocked upon attainingFighters Rank 6. Its moveset is largely the same as it is inKirby Star Allies.
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Yo-Yo ability inKirby Fighters 2, seeMizuumi Wiki's page.
Moveset[edit]
| Yo-Yo moveset inKirby Fighters 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (unmodified) |
| Yo-Yo Throw | B | Kirby tosses his yo-yo ahead of him, covering good range. | 14 |
| Yo-Yo Up | ↑ + B | Kirby throws his yo-yo ahead, then swings it over his head and behind himself before returning it. | 13 (ahead) 8 (behind) |
| Yo-Yo Orbit | ↓ + press and release B | Kirby throws his yo-yo out then spins it laterally around him, hitting foes on both sides. | 10 (ahead) 15 (behind) 5 (subsequent hits) |
| Walk the Dog | ↓ + press and hold B | Kirby throws his yo-yo out and leaves it spinning on the floor in front of him. | 10 (initial hit) 4 (subsequent hits) |
| Dog Walker | Walk the Dog + ←/→ | Kirby can move back and forth while performing Walk the Dog keeping the distance between him and the yo-yo the same unless he runs into a wall. | 10 (initial hit) 4 (subsequent hits) |
| Break Spin | Dash + B | Kirby turns upside-down and dashes forward in a breakdance fashion. | 26 (if all hits connect) |
| Jump Spin | Dash + B in midair | Kirby spins upside-down while falling. | 26 (if all hits connect) |
| Hammer Drop | Either ↑/→ + B or ↑/B near an enemy | Kirby grabs his opponent using his yo-yo, and can toss them either forward or backward with a direction input. If he does nothing, the foe will be released after 5 seconds or less unharmed. | 17 (forward throw) 14 (back throw) 20 (if hitting another foe with the grabbed foe) |
| Gazer Spiral | ↓↑ + B | Kirby spirals up into the air while the yo-yo stays grounded, which finishes with a flurry of stars up top. | 26 (if all hits connect) |
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
Yo-Yo is not an ability inKirby's Dream Buffet, but aCharacter Treat depicting Yo-Yo Kirby is available, using his sprite fromKirby Super Star. Another treat depicts artwork of Kirby with aSizzle Yo-Yo fromKirby Star Allies.
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
|---|---|---|
 | Kirby Super Star | Use the awesome Yo-Yo to defeat your enemies in style! |
 | Kirby Super Star Ultra | This isn't just anyyo-yo!Swing up and down, orbreak-spin! Try 'em all to lookcool! |
 | Kirby Star Allies | There it is, the mischievous yo-yo! Yo-Yo Up, Yo-Yo Orbit, Break Spin, Walk the Dog—it's all child's play! Add an attribute to make it even more powerful. With a variety of moves at your disposal, looking cool has never been easier. |
Nintendo Today![edit]
- Swing up and down, or break-spin! Try 'em all to look cool!
Trivia[edit]
- Kirby's backwards cap is more than likely a reference toEarthBound. In the game, various characters can equip yo-yos as weapons, and the main character, Ness, wears a similar cap. HAL had also done some work onEarthBound as well. This reference would carry forward in proper fashion with theESP ability.
- Additionally, the checkered background of the ability icon inKirby Super Star and its remake resemblesEarthBound's file select screen and character HP/PP boxes.
- In the Japanese version ofKirby Super Star, the ability's flavor text specifies that a yo-yo is an American toy, and suggests visiting a toy store if one is unfamiliar with them.[1]
- Oddly enough, in the originalKirby Super Star, this ability could be obtained by inhaling one of theCombo Cannon's cannonballs. This was changed inKirby Super Star Ultra, where Kirby receives theBomb ability from them instead.
- Break Spin is Kirby's dash attack inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl andSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. It also appears as Kirby's floor attack upon being tripped inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Kirby does not use a yo-yo in either instance, however.
Gallery[edit]
- Main article:Yo-Yo/gallery
Artwork fromKirby Super Star
Icon fromKirby Super Star
Artwork fromKirby Super Star Ultra
Artwork ofSizzle Yo-Yo fromKirby Star Allies
Artwork fromKirby Fighters 2
Artwork of the Flashy Knit CapRare Hat fromKirby Fighters 2
Icon fromKirby Fighters 2
Yo-Yo Kirby plushie, manufactured by San-ei
Yo-Yo Kirby in the novelKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!
Yo-Yo Kirby in the bookFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ヨーヨー Yōyō | Yo-Yo |
| Chinese | 溜溜球 liū liū qiú | Yo-Yo |
| Dutch | Jojo | Yo-Yo |
| French | Yoyo | Yo-Yo |
| German | Jo-Jo | Yo-Yo |
| Italian | Yoyò | Yo-Yo |
| Korean | 요요 Yoyo | Yo-Yo |
| Portuguese | Ioiô | Yo-Yo |
| Russian | Йо-йо[2] Yo-yo | Yo-Yo |
| Latin American Spanish | Yoyo | Yo-Yo |
| European Spanish | Yoyó | Yo-Yo |
| Thai | Yo-Yo | - |
References
- ↑"※※ ヨーヨー ※※
アメリカンヨーヨーをつかう、ちょっとおしゃれなコピー。ヨーヨーを しらないひとは、おもちゃやさんに レッツゴーだ！
※※ Yo-Yo ※※
A rather stylish Copy Ability that uses an American yo-yo. If you're someone who doesn't know what a yo-yo is, let's go to a toy store!" –Yo-Yo flavor text,Kirby Super Star (Japanese) - ↑Nintendo Russia - Kirby 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll results (archive)
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