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Attack with circus-themed moves, like making balloon animals!
— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll

Circus is a Copy Ability in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Games[]

Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot[]

Circus focuses on various acrobatic maneuvers related to circus performances. It can quickly juggle flaming bowling pins, inflate balloon sculptures that pop and damage nearby enemies, jump through fiery hoops, balance on large balls, and bounce on trampolines. All attacks that use fire can break Ice Blocks. It is obtained from the Clown Acrobot enemy.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Circus can be obtained from Clown Acrobot and the Mr. Game & Watch amiibo.

Techniques[]

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Somersault B Kirby leaps forward onto his hands, then again back onto his feet, before leaping backward close to his starting position. Kirby is invincible during this move. None 16 (forward), 18 (backward), 1 (repeat hits)
Backsault B + Directional Pad Left Similar to Somersault, but Kirby leaps backward onto his hands, then again back onto his feet. Kirby is invincible during this move. None 18 (1st hit), 1 (repeat hits)
Fire-Hoop Jump Dash + B A flaming hoop appears in front of Kirby as he jumps through it. In addition to the hoop, Kirby is also set on fire upon passing through it. Kirby is invincible during this move. Sizzle 27 (Kirby), 4 (fire-hoop), 1 (repeat fire-hoop hits)
Ball Balance Directional Pad Down + B Kirby balances on a spinning ball. Kirby receives a small upward boost when using this move, and can move to the right or left before landing. Kirby is invincible during this move. None 18 (1st hit), 13 (repeat hits)
Baton Directional Pad Up + B Kirby juggles purple batons above him. Kirby can move right or left during this move. None 12 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits)
Flame Baton Directional Pad Up + B repeatedly Kirby's batons now catch fire while he is juggling them. Kirby can move further to the right or left during this move. Sizzle 16 (if not combo'd from Baton), 8 (if combo'd from Baton, repeat hits)
Trampoline Directional Pad Down, and then Directional Pad Up + B Kirby bounces high on a small blue trampoline. Kirby is invincible during this move. None 32
Acrobatics During Trampoline, Directional Pad Up + B in midair Kirby bounces on a second trampoline, bouncing even higher. The trampoline bounced on during this move falls after use, which can damage any enemies below it. Kirby is invincible during this move. None 42 (Kirby), 24 (trampoline)
Balloon Pop Art Press and hold B Kirby blows up a balloon of one of many shapes, then pops it, dealing damage around him. Kirby is invincible during this move. None 38

Flavor Texts[]

GameFlavor text
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
The citizens of Popstar live to be entertained. This Copy Ability is guaranteed to blow their socks off!

In Other Languages[]

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology and notes
Japanese サーカス Translates to Circus.
American English Circus
Korean 서커스 Translates to Circus.
German Zirkus Translates to Circus.
French Cirque Translates to Circus.
Italian Circo Translates to Circus.
Spanish Circo Translates to Circus.

Trivia[]

Kirby March Circus

Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

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