I³

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards artwork
I³
Name (JA)	ドネン
- Meaning	Donen
In Games
Copy Ability	N/A
Category	Regular Enemy
Enemy Info card number	# 32

“	The I³ move up and down in a pattern, trying to crush Kirby as he walks by. Each I³ moves back and forth between two stone blocks, one on the floor and another up in the air.”
	— Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Official Strategy guide (BradyGames)

I³ is an enemy that appears only in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. It grants no Copy Ability, as it cannot be inhaled.

Physical Appearance

I³ is a big, green, blocky, boulder-like creature that has a single eye. Its pupil is black.

Games

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

I³ makes its only appearance in any Kirby title in this game. It drops from the sky when Kirby approaches in an attempt to crush him. After it lands, it will then rise back up and stay up for a while, giving Kirby time to get by. It is invincible, like other obstacle enemies. I³ can often be found in a spot where there is little room below it, making it harder to get past. However, its predictability makes up for the difficulty of the enclosed space.

Etymology

I³ was most likely given its name because it both has a single eye (hence the "I") and is a cube-like monster (hence the ³).

Trivia

• I³'s behavior is similar to Thwomp of the Super Mario series, as Thwomp also attempts to crash down on the protagonist.

Related Quotes

“	I³s are cubes that fall on Kirby if he's under them at the wrong moment. Time your passage to avoid I³s. Don't touch them—even once they've dropped they can still hurt you.”
	— Description • Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Official Strategy Guide (Prima)

Gallery

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Sprites and Models

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards