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(Whoops, forgot to say that the Enemies I'm adding this category to are in Whispy and Yggy's fights in Star Allies.)
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|caption = ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' artwork
 
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|jap_name =プルアンナ (Puruanna)
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|jap_name =プルアンナ (Puruan'na)
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|jap_meaning = Puruanna
 
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|ability = [[Water]]
 
|ability = [[Water]]
 
|category = [[Regular Enemy]], [[Helper]]}}
 
|category = [[Regular Enemy]], [[Helper]]}}
{{quote|“I’m Driblee! I ♥ clean water!|Driblee|[[Kirby Star Allies]]}}
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{{quote|I’m Driblee! I ♥ clean water!|Driblee|[[Kirby Star Allies]]}}
'''Driblee''' is an [[enemy]] that first appears in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. It gives the [[Water]] [[Copy Ability|ability]] when [[inhale]]d.
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'''Driblee''' is an [[Regular enemy|enemy]] in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], debuting in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. He gives the [[Water]] [[Copy Ability|ability]] when [[inhale]]d.
   
 
== Physical Appearance ==
 
== Physical Appearance ==
Driblee is a blue serpent or tadpole-like creature with blue eyes and pupils. It wears a blue choker around its neck. Its large head is roughly the same size as its body, and it has a ball-shaped growth with an attached fin at the end of its tail.
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Driblee is a blue serpent or tadpole-like creature with blue eyes and pupils and a wisp. His body is covered with bubble-like spots and he has a darker blue area around his waist. His large head is roughly around the same size as his body, and he has a ball-shaped growth with an attached fin at the end of his tail. He has a pair of flippers with the end of them being the same color as his waist.
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== Games ==
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===''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''===
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Driblee first appears in ''Kirby Star Allies''. He is one of the most common enemies for the [[Water]] [[Copy Ability]] and he also serves as the friend for said ability. Drublee usually stands completely stationary and his only attack consists of throwing a pulse of water. Driblee is first found in [[Donut Dome]]. He can cling to ceilings in some circumstances.
   
 
==Related Quotes==
 
==Related Quotes==
{{Quote|Driblee can’t stand the destruction of the environment and wishes for only the purest of waters for the world! With that, Driblee sets off on a journey!|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] description|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
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{{Quote|Driblee can’t stand the destruction of the environment and wishes for only the purest of waters for the world! With that, Driblee sets off on a journey!|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] description|[[Kirby Star Allies]]}}
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{{Quote|A cute critter who leaves foes soggy, Driblee can share his wet abilities with friends, empowering their weapons with water powers.|''[[Choose your buddy]]''|Play Nintendo}}
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== Etymology ==
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"Driblee" is a play on the word "dribble", which describes a trickling stream of water.
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His Japanese name, プルアンナ (Puruan'na), may be an anagram of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapurna_Massif Annapurna] (Japanese: アンナプルナ An'napuruna), a Himalayan massif whose streams provide water for fields and pastures at lower altitudes.
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==Trivia==
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*Driblee had a much different design in the E3 2017 trailer for ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. He looked much more snake-like, lacked flippers and instead had two arms or legs, had smaller eyes, had a slightly larger tail, and his body was seemingly covered in flowing water. 
   
 
==Videos==
 
==Videos==
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{{Template:Youtube|3HWJWxg1U7Y||250px|title = Kirby Star Allies Driblee Showcase}}
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Kirby Star Allies Driblee Showcase
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== Artwork ==
 
== Artwork ==
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KSA Driblee artwork 2.png|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
 
KSA Driblee artwork 2.png|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
 
Spring Harvest Festival Twitter.jpeg|[[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'']] Twitter
 
Spring Harvest Festival Twitter.jpeg|[[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'']] Twitter
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Driblee artwork.jpg|''Kirby Twitter''
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friends.png|''[[Kirby of the Stars (Mie Takase)|Kirby of the Stars: Star Allies - Great Friends Adventure!]]''
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==Concept Artwork==
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Water Friend Concept Art 1.jpg|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
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Water Friend Concept Art 2.jpg|''Kirby Star Allies''
 
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KSA_Driblee.jpg|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
 
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KSA_Driblee_Ceiling.jpg|Driblees spit water from the ceiling.
 
Driblee.jpg|Pre-release helper design in ''Kirby Star Allies''
 
Driblee.jpg|Pre-release helper design in ''Kirby Star Allies''
 
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[[Category:Helpers]]
 
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[[Category:Water Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Water Enemies]]
 
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[[Category:Playable characters]]
 
[[Category:Minion Enemies]]
 
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[[Category:Novel Characters]]

Revision as of 22:56, 11 February 2020

I’m Driblee! I ♥ clean water!
— Driblee • Kirby Star Allies

Driblee is an enemy in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby Star Allies. He gives the Water ability when inhaled.

Physical Appearance

Driblee is a blue serpent or tadpole-like creature with blue eyes and pupils and a wisp. His body is covered with bubble-like spots and he has a darker blue area around his waist. His large head is roughly around the same size as his body, and he has a ball-shaped growth with an attached fin at the end of his tail. He has a pair of flippers with the end of them being the same color as his waist.

Games

Kirby Star Allies

Driblee first appears in Kirby Star Allies. He is one of the most common enemies for the Water Copy Ability and he also serves as the friend for said ability. Drublee usually stands completely stationary and his only attack consists of throwing a pulse of water. Driblee is first found in Donut Dome. He can cling to ceilings in some circumstances.

Related Quotes

Driblee can’t stand the destruction of the environment and wishes for only the purest of waters for the world! With that, Driblee sets off on a journey!
— Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! description • Kirby Star Allies
A cute critter who leaves foes soggy, Driblee can share his wet abilities with friends, empowering their weapons with water powers.
— Choose your buddy • Play Nintendo

Etymology

"Driblee" is a play on the word "dribble", which describes a trickling stream of water.

His Japanese name, プルアンナ (Puruan'na), may be an anagram of Annapurna (Japanese: アンナプルナ An'napuruna), a Himalayan massif whose streams provide water for fields and pastures at lower altitudes.

Trivia

  • Driblee had a much different design in the E3 2017 trailer for Kirby Star Allies. He looked much more snake-like, lacked flippers and instead had two arms or legs, had smaller eyes, had a slightly larger tail, and his body was seemingly covered in flowing water. 

Videos

Artwork

Concept Artwork

Gallery