amiibo

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amiibo are a series of collectible figurines based on characters from Nintendo franchises, which also tout functionality with various video games. Scanning in various figures will unlock bonuses in these games, which range from purely cosmetic changes to new content in the form of in-game items, characters and locations.

Several non-Kirby games unlock content based on the series when a Kirby-related amiibo is scanned. Additionally, an application released for the Wii U called amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits allows players to unlock demos of NES and SNES games, including Kirby's Adventure, Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Dream Land 3.

In Kirby games in which amiibo can be scanned in quick succession in stages, the same amiibo cannot be used again until the stage is completed or exited.

List of Kirby-related amiibo

Super Smash Bros. series

The first amiibo figurines that went out for sale were the ones related to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Among them were figurines of Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight, as all three were fighters in that game.

Name	Images	Released	Notes
Kirby		November 21, 2014	Based off of his artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Meta Knight		February 1, 2015	Based off of his artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
King Dedede		February 28, 2015	Based off of his artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Kirby series

Concurrent with the release of Kirby: Planet Robobot, a set of official Kirby series amiibo released, including Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Waddle Dee.

Name	Images	Released	Notes
Kirby		June 10, 2016
King Dedede		June 10, 2016
Meta Knight		June 10, 2016
Waddle Dee		June 10, 2016

Kirby Air Riders series

In 2025, with the release of Kirby Air Riders, new Kirby amiibo released, with Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee coming out on November 20, 2025 (the day of the game's release), with more set to be released in 2026. The Kirby Air Riders amiibo are unique among others, as the Air Ride Machines can be swapped between them. They're not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems.

Name	Images	Released	Notes
Kirby & Warp Star		November 20, 2025
Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star		November 20, 2025
Meta Knight & Shadow Star		March 5, 2026
King Dedede & Tank Star		July 2, 2026	The Tank Star's treads can be detached and re-attached in the two positions they can take in-game.
Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star		September 3, 2026
Sword Kirby & Dragoon		November 12, 2026
Noir Dedede & Hydra		November 12, 2026

Nintendo consoles and handhelds compatible with amiibo

• Wii U
• Nintendo 3DS (special adapter required for the original 3DS, 3DS XL and 2DS)
• Nintendo Switch
• Nintendo Switch 2

Kirby games compatible with amiibo

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse is the first Kirby series game compatible with the Kirby series amiibo (including their Super Smash Bros. series amiibo counterparts), which can be scanned in to give Kirby a bonus during the playthrough of a stage. The bonus obtained depends on the figure used, and can only be used once a day. The Kirby amiibo allows for unlimited Star Dashes, the King Dedede amiibo provides two extra hit points and the Meta Knight amiibo allows for fast dashing through weaker enemies.

The bonus that the King Dedede and Meta Knight amiibo give are similar to their special traits as playable characters in Kirby: Canvas Curse, with Dedede having extra health and Meta Knight being faster.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Kirby: Planet Robobot is the second game compatible with amiibo. Here, the figures give Kirby a Copy Ability based on what type it is, as well as some Food (and a sticker if the amiibo is a Kirby series one). Unlike in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, amiibo outside the Kirby series are also compatible.

If playing Meta Knightmare Returns, Meta Knight only gains food.

If playing The Arena or The True Arena, the only way to obtain the Smash Bros. and UFO abilities in these modes is by using amiibo.

Below is the list of Copy Abilities that can be obtained from an amiibo. Unless otherwise specified, the Copy Ability in question applies to all of the variant amiibo of the character (e.g. Super Smash Bros.-line and Super Mario-line).

amiibo	Copy Ability	Item(s)	Notes
Kirby (Kirby)	UFO	Maxim Tomato + Sticker	This is one of only two ways to obtain this Copy Ability in Planet Robobot.
King Dedede (Kirby)	Hammer (custom)	Maxim Tomato + Sticker	Kirby changes color to match Dedede, and gains his hat.
Meta Knight (Kirby)	Sword (custom)	Maxim Tomato + Sticker	Kirby changes to dark blue in color, wields the Galaxia and obtains smaller versions of Meta Knight's mask and wings placed on top of his head.
Waddle Dee (Kirby)	Parasol (custom)	Maxim Tomato + Sticker	Kirby changes color to match a Waddle Dee, and wields a spotted blue parasol instead of the usual one, also gaining a bandana similar to Bandana Waddle Dee's.
Kirby (Smash Bros.)	Smash Bros.	Energy Drink	As with UFO, this is one of only two ways to obtain this Copy Ability in Planet Robobot. Some moves have been changed from its previous appearances to reflect Kirby's moveset from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U onward.
King Dedede (Smash Bros.)	Hammer	Energy Drink	Kirby also changes color, becoming yellow.
Meta Knight (Smash Bros.)	Sword	Energy Drink	Kirby also changes color, becoming green.
Animal Crossing series figures and cards	Leaf	Cherry	Reflects the motif of leaves in the Animal Crossing series.
Bowser	Stone	Cherry	Reflects the Bowser Bomb, which involves Bowser slamming down on the ground, like Stone's main attack. The Stone hat also has horns that resemble Bowser's.
Bowser Jr.	Bomb	Cherry	Reflects Bowser Jr.'s many explosives.
Captain Falcon	Wheel	Cherry	Reflects Captain Falcon's status as an F-Zero racer.
Charizard	Fire	Cherry	Reflects Charizard being a Fire-type Pokémon.
Dark Pit	Archer	Cherry	Reflects Dark Pit using a bow in combat.
Diddy Kong	Bomb	Cherry	Reflects Diddy Kong's explosive Rocketbarrel Pack and popgun.
Donkey Kong	Fighter	Cherry	Reflects Donkey Kong being a melee brawler.
Dr. Mario	Doctor	Cherry	Reflects Dr. Mario's occupation and use of capsules.
Duck Hunt	Archer	Cherry	Reflects the Duck Hunt game's focus on sharpshooting.
Falco	Jet	Cherry	Reflects the Arwing, Team Star Fox's signature spaceship.
Fox	Jet	Cherry	Reflects the Arwing.
Ganondorf	Poison	Cherry	Poison resembles the dark purple energy used in many of Ganondorf's attacks in the Super Smash Bros. series, such as Warlock Punch and Wizard's Foot.
Greninja	Ninja	Cherry	Reflects Greninja being a ninja.
Ike	Sword	Cherry	Reflects Ike being a swordfighter.
Inkling	Poison	Cherry	Both Poison and the ink sprayed by Inklings share the ability to leave lingering pools that cause residual damage to foes.
Jigglypuff	Mike	Cherry	Reflects Jigglypuff's Sing attack.
Link, Young Link	Sword	Cherry	A full circle reference, as Sword Kirby was based off of Link starting with Kirby Super Star.
Little Mac	Fighter	Cherry	Reflects Little Mac being a boxer.
Lucario	Fighter	Cherry	Reflects Lucario being a Fighting-type Pokémon. It also possibly references Aura Sphere, which acts like Fighter Kirby's Force Blast.
Lucas	ESP	Cherry	Reflects Lucas' PK abilities.
Lucina	Sword	Cherry	Reflects Lucina being a swordfighter.
Luigi	Fire	Cherry	Reflects Luigi's fireball attacks.
Mario	Fire	Cherry	Reflects Mario's fireball attacks.
Marth	Sword	Cherry	Reflects Marth being a swordfighter.
Mewtwo	ESP	Cherry	Reflects Mewtwo being a Psychic-type Pokémon.
Mii Fighters	Fighter/Spark/Sword	Cherry	References the three Mii Fighter types: Brawler, Gunner, and Swordfighter. Which ability Kirby gets is determined at random.
Mr. Game & Watch	Circus	Cherry	References the Game & Watch game Ball, which focuses on juggling.
Ness	ESP	Cherry	A full circle reference, since ESP Kirby was originally based off of Ness.
Olimar	Leaf	Cherry	Reflects the Pikmin's plant-like qualities.
Palutena	Mirror	Cherry	References Palutena's Reflect Barrier and mirror shield, as well as the Japanese name for Kid Icarus, 光ひかり神話しんわ パルテナの鏡かがみ ("Palutena's Mirror").
Peach	Parasol	Cherry	Reflects Peach's own parasol.
Pikachu	Spark	Cherry	Reflects Pikachu being an Electric-type Pokémon.
Pit	Archer	Cherry	Reflects Pit using a bow in combat.
R.O.B.	Beam	Cherry	Reflects R.O.B.'s energy beam attacks in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Robin	Spark	Cherry	Reflects Robin primarily using lightning to attack.
Rosalina	Ice	Cherry	Reflects Rosalina's connection to comets. This also parallels Rosalina's association with icy courses in the Mario Kart series.
Roy	Sword	Cherry	Reflects Roy being a swordfighter.
Samus	Bomb	Cherry	Reflects Samus' numerous exploding implements.
Sheik	Ninja	Cherry	Reflects Sheik being a very ninja-like fighter.
Shulk	ESP	Cherry	Reflects Shulk's Vision technique.
Toad	Leaf	Cherry	Reflects Toad's mushroom head.
Toon Link	Cutter	Cherry	References Toon Link's boomerang.
Villager	Leaf	Cherry	Reflects the motif of leaves in the Animal Crossing series.
Wario	Wheel	Cherry	Reflects the Wario Bike.
Wii Fit Trainer	Doctor	Cherry	Reflects the Wii Fit Trainer's focus on health and fitness.
Yoshi	Whip	Cherry	Reflects Yoshi's tongue, which acts much like Kirby's whip.
Zelda	Mirror	Cherry	References Nayru's Love, which can reflect projectiles.
Zero Suit Samus	Whip	Cherry	Reflects Zero Suit Samus' Plasma Whip.
(Any other amiibo)	Random	Cherry	amiibo not listed above when scanned in will give Kirby a random Copy Ability.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe / Super Kirby Clash

In Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash, scanning an amiibo will give the leader of Team Kirby regular fire, water or light fragments, with a rare chance of possibly receiving a Rare Fragment per scan. This can be done by visiting the Kirby statue to the left of Magolor's Shoppe in the village. Five different amiibo can only be scanned every 24 hours.

Depending on what kind of amiibo gets scanned, the amount of fragments received varies: Kirby series amiibo give 20, Kirby characters from the Super Smash Bros. amiibo series give 10, and all other amiibo give 5.

Kirby's Blowout Blast

In Kirby's Blowout Blast, there is a special collection room where Kirby can obtain large statues of himself and his friends/rivals when the player scans a Kirby series amiibo (including their Super Smash Bros. series amiibo counterparts). This will also add more musical options to the plaza, appropriate to the character scanned in. These additions are as follows based on the character scanned:

• Kirby - Adds a statue of Kirby and allows an arrangement of "The Adventure Begins" from Kirby's Return to Dream Land to play.
• King Dedede - Adds a statue of King Dedede and allows an arrangement of "King Dedede's Theme" to play, similar to the version from the Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe title screen.
• Meta Knight - Adds two statues of Meta Knight and allows an arrangement of "Boarding The Halberd" to play.
• Waddle Dee - Adds four statues of Waddle Dee and allows an arrangement of "Floral Fields" to play, similar to the version from Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe.

It is possible to scan any of these amiibo again after the statues have already been added, but the only thing that will happen is the plaza music changing where appropriate.

Kirby Battle Royale

An official news post showcasing all of the amiibo Headgear for Battle Royale (in Japanese).

In Kirby Battle Royale, amiibo can be scanned in to unlock various Headgear for certain Copy Abilities or characters. The Headgear are purely cosmetic, and not required for 100% completion of the game:

• Kirby's amiibo unlocks the Ultra Sword Hat for Sword Kirby.
• King Dedede's amiibo unlocks the Masked Dedede Mask for King Dedede.
• Meta Knight's amiibo unlocks the Galacta Knight Mask for Meta Knight.
• Waddle Dee's amiibo unlocks the Café Cap for Waddle Dee.
• Qbby's amiibo unlocks the Qbby Cap for Bomb Kirby.

Kirby Star Allies

These items appear over Kirby's head and slowly float down to the ground when the Kirby amiibo is scanned.

While inside a stage, an amiibo can be scanned in to give Kirby some items. Scanning in a Kirby series amiibo, a Kirby character amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series, or the Qbby amiibo will give Kirby two Picture Pieces, a pre-determined food item, and two Point Stars. Scanning in any other amiibo will give Kirby one Picture Piece, a cherry, and two Point Stars. This can be done at any point in the stage, even during a boss fight; however, this can only be done seven times per stage. This limit also applies in The Ultimate Choice, but using amiibo even once marks the results as using amiibo.

amiibo item list in Kirby Star Allies
amiibo	Items
Kirby	Maxim Tomato x1 Picture Pieces x2 Point Stars x2
Meta Knight	Energy Drink x1 Picture Pieces x2 Point Stars x2
King Dedede
Waddle Dee
Qbby	Milk x1 Picture Pieces x2 Point Stars x2
Other amiibo	Cherries x1 Picture Pieces x1 Point Stars x2

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

Scanning in a Kirby series amiibo (including their Super Smash Bros. series amiibo counterparts) will give Kirby a special hat to wear. These hats are based on the characters scanned, and function like the Ravel Abilities added into the game.

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  Kirby amiibo hat. Acts like the Knitting Needles hat
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  King Dedede amiibo hat. Acts like the Button hat
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  Meta Knight amiibo hat. Acts like the Wire hat
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  Waddle Dee amiibo hat. Acts like the Knitting Needles hat
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  The screen for scanning an amiibo

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

amiibo functionality in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is very similar to Kirby Star Allies. Scanning in a Kirby series amiibo, a Kirby character amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series, or a Qbby amiibo while playing will grant Kirby with a number of items, including a Stock Item and Star Coins. Scanning in any other amiibo figurine will also grant items, but not as many. The player can't use more than five amiibo in a row, and the count will reset after clearing a stage. The Colosseum also marks amiibo usage if the cup is completed successfully.

amiibo item list in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
amiibo	Items
Kirby	Life Up x1 (stock item) Star Coins: red ×2 + green ×2 (30 points in total)
Meta Knight	Speed Boost x1 (stock item) Star Coins: red ×2 + green ×1 + yellow ×1 (26 points in total)
King Dedede	Attack Boost x1 (stock item) Star Coins: red ×2 + green ×1 + yellow ×1 (26 points in total)
Waddle Dee	Energy Drink x1 (stock item) Star Coins: green ×2 + yellow ×2 (12 points in total)
Qbby	Car-Mouth Cake x1 (stock item) Star Coins: green x2 + yellow x2 (12 points in total)
Other amiibo	Car-Mouth Cake x1 (stock item) Cherries x1 Star Coins: yellow ×2 (2 points in total)

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Using a Kirby amiibo will give these items.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe's amiibo functionality is very similar to Kirby Star Allies and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. While inside a stage in Story Mode or Extra Mode, scanning in a Kirby series amiibo, a Kirby character amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series, or a Qbby amiibo will give Kirby a Random Copy Essence, a pre-determined food item, and two Point Stars. Scanning in any other amiibo will give Kirby a cherry and twelve Point Stars. amiibo can also be scanned in Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, but won't give Magolor a Random Copy Essence and Point Stars since they cannot be used in this mode. The player can't use more than seven amiibo in a row, and the count will reset after clearing a stage. In The Arena and The True Arena, amiibo usage is marked if they have been completed successfully.

amiibo item list in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
amiibo	Items
Kirby	Maxim Tomato x1 Random Copy Essence x1 Point Stars x2
Meta Knight	Energy Drink x1 Random Copy Essence x1 Point Stars x2
King Dedede
Waddle Dee
Qbby	Milk x1 Random Copy Essence x1 Point Stars x2
Other amiibo	Cherries x1 Point Stars: red x1 + yellow x2 (12 points in total)

Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders features similar amiibo functionality to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Scanning any rider and Air Ride Machine amiibo pair from the Kirby Air Riders series amiibo registers the rider's amiibo as a Figure Player. While a Figure Player is active, the player can enter the Training menu, where they can race against the Figure Player in Air Ride, Top Ride, or City Trial modes. Performing Training increases the Figure Player's Level, changes their behavior according to the player's performance, and raises Machine Proficiency with the Air Ride Machine currently equipped as a base. Machine Proficiency is trained separately for each Figure Player and machine combination, but Figure Players retain Proficiency with machines they have used. Players can also customize their Figure Player's nickname and appearance and toggle learning capabilities for the Figure Player in the amiibo menu. Figure Players can also be used in an online Paddock via the amiibo terminal. Scanning a Kirby Air Riders series amiibo also unlocks options to change the figurine that is used as the icon for the game's main menu.

All other amiibo can be scanned for rewards. Each amiibo can only be scanned once per day, with a limit of 5 scans per day. Scanning an amiibo from the Kirby series or a Kirby amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series for the first time rewards the player with 2500 Miles, a random alternate color for that character that is not already unlocked (if all colors are unlocked, it simply grants the base rider again), and a License Card Theme featuring that character's Kirby Air Riders artwork. Later scans of the same Kirby amiibo will reward 500 Miles, or 300 Miles and a random decal or sticker. Any other amiibo (and the above amiibo after first use) will award 400 Miles and a random My Machine or License Card cosmetic.

Gallery

Kirby series

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  Kirby amiibo packaging
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  Meta Knight amiibo packaging
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  King Dedede amiibo packaging
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  Waddle Dee amiibo packaging

Kirby Air Riders

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  Kirby amiibo
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  Bandana Waddle Dee amiibo
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  King Dedede amiibo
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  Meta Knight amiibo
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  Chef Kawasaki amiibo
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  Warp Star amiibo
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  Winged Star amiibo
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  Tank Star amiibo
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  Shadow Star amiibo
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  Hop Star amiibo
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  Kirby & Warp Star amiibo packaging
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  Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star amiibo packaging
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  King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo packaging
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  Meta Knight & Shadow Star amiibo packaging
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  Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo packaging

Super Smash Bros. series

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  Kirby European amiibo packaging
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  Meta Knight European amiibo packaging
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  King Dedede North American amiibo packaging

Game artwork

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  Artwork of Kirby with each of the amiibo power-up costumes in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Artwork of Kirby with the Kirby amiibo's power-up costume in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Artwork of Kirby with the Meta Knight amiibo's power-up costume in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Artwork of Kirby with the King Dedede amiibo's power-up costume in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  amiibo logo as seen in Kirby Star Allies

Models

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  King Dedede hat from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Meta Knight mask from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

Screenshots

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  In-game amiibo notice from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
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  Custom Sword ability from Kirby: Planet Robobot
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  Custom Hammer ability from Kirby: Planet Robobot
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  Custom Parasol ability from Kirby: Planet Robobot
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  A colorful variant of Sword from Kirby: Planet Robobot
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  A colorful variant of Hammer from Kirby: Planet Robobot
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  The Kirby statue from Kirby's Blowout Blast
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  The King Dedede statue from Kirby's Blowout Blast
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  One of the two Meta Knight statues from Kirby's Blowout Blast
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  One of the four Waddle Dee statues from Kirby's Blowout Blast
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  Custom Ravel Ability from Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
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  Custom Ravel Ability from Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
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  Custom Ravel Ability from Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
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  Custom Ravel Ability from Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn