Tac

TAC is a regular enemy type in Kirby's game series. He is cat-like burglar dressed in a ninja outfit and carries around a bag of stolen goods. TAC first appeared in Kirby Super Star as an enemy and a Helper. He is the currently the only source of the rare Copy ability. As such, TAC is also the Helper for the Copy ability.

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
TAC appears as a common enemy in these games. He will charge full force at Kirby (or his Helper) and snatch his ability. TAC then flees from the scene with the stolen ability. If Kirby chases after him and slays him, he will get his ability back. But if he doesn't catch him in time, he flees the scene with the stolen ability. He may occasionally (but very rarely) fly away as well.

As a Helper, TAC differs greatly from Copy Kirby. Whereas Copy Kirby projects a beam to analyze and copy an enemy's power, TAC swiftly thrusts his hand forward in an attempt to steal the power forcefully. As for his guard, TAC camouflages his body to blend in with the background. Doing so negates virtually any attack used against him, making him a popular choice in Helper to Hero. His guard however, can not be used midair. In Helper to Hero, TAC wears a white garb and carries an orange sack.

TAC, along with Bomber are the only enemies to inhabit the planet ???.

Ironically, TAC as a helper is more versatile than Copy, the Copy Ability. This is because TAC can use Steal and Cat Magnum, which turns TAC into the corresponding Helper for the enemy's ability, as well as damages it. Also, TAC can discard this Copy Ability, and hide, making it impervious to attacks.

Kirby Air Ride
TAC appears in Air Ride as an Event in City Trial Mode. When the event is activated, TAC will appear with stolen goods. Running into him will cause him to drop the items before running off. In most cases, TAC appears under the city. Unlike most events, he does no damage. There is a challenge on the checklist where Kirby has to steal 8 items from him.

Oddly enough, TAC blasts off like a rocket when the event is over, rather than running away as he commonly does in Kirby Super Star.

Trivia

 * TAC is actually the word cat spelled backwards. Also, his name corresponds to the ability that he gives, resulting on a play on the phrase "copy cat".
 * In Helper to Hero TAC can not copy abilities like he regularly can. Instead, the victim is just simply damaged when TAC attacks.