Bo

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards screenshot
Bo
Name (JA)	ボウ (Bou)
In Games
Copy Ability	None
Category	Regular enemy
Enemy Info card number	# 38

“	Dark balls of smoke and ash, Bos fly and hover in many of the different worlds. They don't pursue Kirby once he moves beyond their range.”
	— Description • Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Official Strategy Guide (Prima)

Bo is an enemy in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards that gives no ability when inhaled. The appear in a mid-boss fight against Pupa in Stage 3 of Shiver Star, and are used to damage it.

Physical Appearance

Bos resemble small black spheres with rectangular white eyes, and they are surrounded by a blue aura.

Behavior

Bos do not actively attack Kirby, but instead float around aimlessly.  They are often found in groups, likely because they are mostly harmless and easily defeated.

Trivia

• If Bo is held above Kirby's head, it will immediately disappear and do nothing.
• Magoo, an enemy found at Neo Star's volcano, is a fiery version of Bo.
• In some dark stages in Kirby: Canvas Curse, tiny blob-like shadow creatures move around on the ground. They have round, purple bodies, silver eyes, and vaguely resemble a smaller version Bo.
• There's a similar enemy to Bo in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask called Boe. They both look and act similarly, but unlike Bo, Boes leap onto Link.
• They look similar to Mariel, except they have no legs.

Sprites

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards