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|caption = ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' artwork
 
|caption = ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' artwork
 
|jap_name = ニードル (Nīdoru)
 
|jap_name = ニードル (Nīdoru)
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|jap_meaning = Needle
|games = {{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KDC}} {{PortalLogo|KDL2}}{{PortalLogo|KBB}}{{PortalLogo|KDL3}}{{PortalLogo|K64}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KAR}}{{PortalLogo|KCC}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (Trophy)
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|games = {{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KDC}} {{PortalLogo|KDL2}}{{PortalLogo|KBB}}{{PortalLogo|KDL3}}{{PortalLogo|K64}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KAR}}{{PortalLogo|KCC}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}
 
|anime = [[Flower Power|#J18/#E16]] - [[Here Comes the Son|#J19/#E17]] - [[Sheepwrecked|#J43/#E40]] - [[Sweet & Sour Puss|#J55/#E55]]
 
|anime = [[Flower Power|#J18/#E16]] - [[Here Comes the Son|#J19/#E17]] - [[Sheepwrecked|#J43/#E40]] - [[Sweet & Sour Puss|#J55/#E55]]
 
|type = Melee
 
|type = Melee
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|powers = Sticks to surfaces
 
|powers = Sticks to surfaces
 
|icon = [[File:KTD_Needle_icon.png|60px]]
 
|icon = [[File:KTD_Needle_icon.png|60px]]
|enemies = [[Needlous]], [[Togezo]], [[Tick]], [[Boten]], [[Punc]], [[Pichikuri]], [[Spikey]], [[Ghost Knight]], [[Kacti]], [[Transformer]], [[Bukiset]], [[Togekuki]]
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|enemies = [[Needlous]], [[Togezo]], [[Tick]], [[Boten]], [[Punc]], [[Pichikuri]], [[Spikey]], [[Ghost Knight]], [[Kacti]], [[Transformer]], [[Bukiset]] (lance), [[Togekuki]]
 
|mini-bosses = [[Captain Stitch]]
 
|mini-bosses = [[Captain Stitch]]
 
|bosses = [[Miracle Matter]]'s thorns (needle form)
 
|bosses = [[Miracle Matter]]'s thorns (needle form)
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}}
 
{{quote|Poke foes with sharp spines that sprout out of Kirby!|''Kirby Battle Royale'' - [[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby's 25th Anniversary]] Copy Ability Poll}}
 
{{quote|Poke foes with sharp spines that sprout out of Kirby!|''Kirby Battle Royale'' - [[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby's 25th Anniversary]] Copy Ability Poll}}
'''Needle''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]].
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'''Needle''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s [[Copy Abilities]].
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==General Information==
 
==General Information==
 
Needle debuted in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. It is a defensive ability, much like [[Spark]] or [[Freeze]]. With it, Kirby covers his body in many retractable spines. The ability impales any enemy that draws near, so in most cases, Kirby can only be harmed by projectiles. In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', Needle Kirby's body is not only spiky enough to heavily damage enemies, but can also grip tightly to walls and other such surfaces. In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', there is an attack where Kirby turns the needles on his helmet into one large drill, hitting enemies directly above him. He can also roll along the ground while covered by the needles and firing small spikes from around his body at enemies.
 
Needle debuted in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. It is a defensive ability, much like [[Spark]] or [[Freeze]]. With it, Kirby covers his body in many retractable spines. The ability impales any enemy that draws near, so in most cases, Kirby can only be harmed by projectiles. In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', Needle Kirby's body is not only spiky enough to heavily damage enemies, but can also grip tightly to walls and other such surfaces. In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', there is an attack where Kirby turns the needles on his helmet into one large drill, hitting enemies directly above him. He can also roll along the ground while covered by the needles and firing small spikes from around his body at enemies.
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In its appearances without an ability cap, Kirby's spikes are either pink or a bright metallic gold, and they come straight out of Kirby himself.
 
In its appearances without an ability cap, Kirby's spikes are either pink or a bright metallic gold, and they come straight out of Kirby himself.
<br clear="all" />
 
   
==Move Set==
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==Moveset==
<div style="clear: both;">
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
!Move
 
!Move
 
!Controls
 
!Controls
 
!Description
 
!Description
!Element
 
 
!Damage
 
!Damage
 
|-
 
|-
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| align="center" |B/1/Tap with Stylus
 
| align="center" |B/1/Tap with Stylus
 
|Multiple pointy spikes come out of Kirby, jabbing any nearby enemies. The nature of the spikes differ across games. Several require holding the button to keep the spikes out, the rest use it as a toggle.
 
|Multiple pointy spikes come out of Kirby, jabbing any nearby enemies. The nature of the spikes differ across games. Several require holding the button to keep the spikes out, the rest use it as a toggle.
 
 
{{PortalLogo|KNiD|size=x20px|title=Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land}}Kirby can keep the spikes out as long as he wants.
 
{{PortalLogo|KNiD|size=x20px|title=Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land}}Kirby can keep the spikes out as long as he wants.
 
 
{{PortalLogo|K64|size=x20px|title=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
 
{{PortalLogo|K64|size=x20px|title=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
{{PortalLogo|KCC|size=x20px|title=Kirby: Canvas Curse}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL|size=x20px|title=Only in Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}Kirby can stick to vertical surfaces when the spikes are out.
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{{PortalLogo|KCC|size=x20px|title=Kirby: Canvas Curse}}
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{{PortalLogo|KRtDL|size=x20px|title=Only in Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}Kirby can stick to vertical surfaces when the spikes are out.
| align="center" |None
 
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
 
|-
 
|-
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| align="center" |Hold 1/B + shake Wii Remote/press all directions on +Control Pad
 
| align="center" |Hold 1/B + shake Wii Remote/press all directions on +Control Pad
 
|Kirby shoots six spikes out from his hat. When used in midair ten spikes are shot.
 
|Kirby shoots six spikes out from his hat. When used in midair ten spikes are shot.
| align="center" |None
 
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
 
|-
 
|-
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|Rolling Needle {{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}
|Rolling Needle
 
{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL|size = x20px|title = Only in Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}
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{{PortalLogo|KRtDL|size = x20px|title = Only in Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}
 
| align="center" |Dash + 1
 
| align="center" |Dash + 1
 
|Kirby curls into a ball and can roll around at high speeds for a few seconds, similar to [[Wheel]].
 
|Kirby curls into a ball and can roll around at high speeds for a few seconds, similar to [[Wheel]].
| align="center" |None
 
 
| align="center" |28
 
| align="center" |28
 
|-
 
|-
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| align="center" |↑ + 1/B
 
| align="center" |↑ + 1/B
 
|Kirby's hat turns into one large spike and shoots straight up, attacking anything above him, similar to a [[Tick]]'s attack.
 
|Kirby's hat turns into one large spike and shoots straight up, attacking anything above him, similar to a [[Tick]]'s attack.
| align="center" |None
 
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Falling Spine
 
|Falling Spine
 
{{PortalLogo|KTD|size = x20px|title = Only in Kirby Triple Deluxe}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KTD|size = x20px|title = Only in Kirby Triple Deluxe}}
|align="center"|↓ + B
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|align="center"|(Midair) ↓ + B
 
|Kirby flips upside-down, sticking one large spike and several smaller spikes straight down.
 
|Kirby flips upside-down, sticking one large spike and several smaller spikes straight down.
|align="center"|None
 
 
|
 
|
 
|}
 
|}
</div>
 
   
 
===[[Animal Friends]]===
 
===[[Animal Friends]]===
 
<div style="clear: both;">
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
!Animal Friend
 
!Animal Friend
 
!Controls
 
!Controls
 
!Description
 
!Description
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!colspan=2|Image
!Element
 
!
 
!
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[Rick]]
 
|[[Rick]]
 
|align="center"|B
 
|align="center"|B
 
|The hair on Rick's back sticks out, like a porcupine. This attack only protects Rick from behind, so he needs to turn around to get an enemy facing his front.
 
|The hair on Rick's back sticks out, like a porcupine. This attack only protects Rick from behind, so he needs to turn around to get an enemy facing his front.
|align="center"|None
 
 
|align="center"|[[File:KDL3_Needle_Rick_sprite.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:KDL3_Needle_Rick_sprite.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:KDL2_Needle_Rick_sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KDL2_Needle_Rick_sprite_2.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:KDL2_Needle_Rick_sprite.png]]<br />[[File:KDL2_Needle_Rick_sprite_2.png]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[Coo]]
 
|[[Coo]]
 
| align="center" |B
 
| align="center" |B
 
|Kirby sticks his pins straight down. Coo can still move slightly. In the sequel, Kirby makes one giant needle.
 
|Kirby sticks his pins straight down. Coo can still move slightly. In the sequel, Kirby makes one giant needle.
|align="center"|None
 
 
|align="center"|[[File:KDL3_Needle_Coo_sprite.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:KDL3_Needle_Coo_sprite.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:KDL2_Needle_Coo_sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KDL2_Needle_Coo_sprite_2.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:KDL2_Needle_Coo_sprite.png]]<br />[[File:KDL2_Needle_Coo_sprite_2.png]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[Kine]]
 
|[[Kine]]
 
|align="center"|B
 
|align="center"|B
 
|Kine pokes out many spikes from his body. This move is almost the same as Kirby's alone.
 
|Kine pokes out many spikes from his body. This move is almost the same as Kirby's alone.
|align="center"|None
 
 
|align="center"|[[File:KDL3_Needle_Kine_sprite.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:KDL3_Needle_Kine_sprite.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:KDL2_Needle_Kine_sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KDL2_Needle_Kine_sprite_2.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:KDL2_Needle_Kine_sprite.png]]<br />[[File:KDL2_Needle_Kine_sprite_2.png]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[Nago]]
 
|[[Nago]]
 
| align="center" |B
 
| align="center" |B
 
|Nago spins his partner who shoots a blitz of spikes quickly, launching at slightly varied angles.
 
|Nago spins his partner who shoots a blitz of spikes quickly, launching at slightly varied angles.
| align="center" |None
 
 
| align="center" |[[File:KDL3_Needle_Nago_sprite.png]]
 
| align="center" |[[File:KDL3_Needle_Nago_sprite.png]]
 
|-
 
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| align="center" |B
 
| align="center" |B
 
|ChuChu launches five needles out from herself, two going left/right, one straight up, and two covering the angles in between.
 
|ChuChu launches five needles out from herself, two going left/right, one straight up, and two covering the angles in between.
| align="center" |None
 
 
| align="center" |[[File:KDL3_Needle_ChuChu_sprite.png]]
 
| align="center" |[[File:KDL3_Needle_ChuChu_sprite.png]]
 
|-
 
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| align="center" |B
 
| align="center" |B
 
|Pitch flies straight forward until the button is released, sharp beak outstretched the whole time.
 
|Pitch flies straight forward until the button is released, sharp beak outstretched the whole time.
| align="center" |None
 
 
| align="center" |[[File:KDL3_Needle_Pitch_sprite.png]]
 
| align="center" |[[File:KDL3_Needle_Pitch_sprite.png]]
 
|}
 
|}
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</div>
 
   
 
== In ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' ==
 
== In ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' ==
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[[File:Lets Play Kirby's Dream Course part 1B Demo Videos 14.mp4|thumb]]
Needle is similar to [[Stone]], but with different applications. Unlike Stone, it will not halt Kirby's trajectory in mid-air, but it does allow him to almost instantly stick to surfaces upon landing, including sloped surfaces. When used on the ground, Needle acts as a strong brake to Kirby's movement, though not as instantaneously as Stone. If he does not hit another enemy with a Copy Ability after activation, Kirby will remain in Needle form until his next shot. In the two-player mode, Kirby or [[Keeby]] will be damaged by touching a player with Needle activated, and the Needle user cannot be bumped or moved while in this state.
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Needle is similar to [[Stone]], but with different applications. Unlike Stone, it will not halt Kirby's trajectory in midair, but it does allow him to almost instantly stick to surfaces upon landing, including sloped surfaces. When used on the ground, Needle acts as a strong brake to Kirby's movement, though not as instantaneously as Stone. If he does not hit another enemy with a Copy Ability after activation, Kirby will remain in Needle form until his next shot. In the two-player mode, Kirby or [[Keeby]] will be damaged by touching a player with Needle activated, and the Needle user cannot be bumped or moved while in this state.
   
 
Needle is much less reliable than Stone, [[Parasol]] and [[UFO]] for dropping directly into a hole.
 
Needle is much less reliable than Stone, [[Parasol]] and [[UFO]] for dropping directly into a hole.
   
==In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]==
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==In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''==
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[[File:HnK Needle.png|thumb|220x220px|Needle Kirby in the anime]]
Needle Kirby appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and sticker in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. The sticker uses his design from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''.
 
 
Needle undergoes the greatest visual change in the anime. It gains an ability cap for the first time in the franchise, gaining a pink helmet with a red visor, a white chin-strap, yellow skin and orange feet, but Kirby no longer turns into one giant spike ball (spinning like one giant spike ball in the episode [[Flower Power]]). Instead, Needle is changed into a long-distance ability. A similar cap would later be used in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', and would make further appearances.
 
==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
 
Needle undergoes the greatest visual change in the [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|anime]]. It gains an ability cap for the first time in the franchise, gaining a pink helmet with a red visor, a white chin-strap, yellow skin and orange feet, but Kirby no longer turns into one giant spike ball (spinning like one giant spike ball in the episode [[Flower Power]]). Instead, Needle is changed into a long-distance ability. A similar cap would later be used in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', and would make further appearances.
 
   
 
Kirby can launch the needles off the top of the helmet like tiny missiles, which he can then control. The needles 'grow back', but not always, leaving him defenseless at times.
 
Kirby can launch the needles off the top of the helmet like tiny missiles, which he can then control. The needles 'grow back', but not always, leaving him defenseless at times.
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===Transformation Sequence===
 
===Transformation Sequence===
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<gallery>
{{Youtube|c7H3zMmEhoQ|title=Needle transformation}}
 
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Needle Kirby Transformation (English)
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Kirby Right Back at Ya! Copy Abilities - Needle
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</gallery>
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==In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]==
 
Needle Kirby appears as both a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. series)|sticker]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. The sticker uses his design from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' and increases any fighters' Head Attack by 29 when applied.
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Needle Kirby also appears as a trophy.
   
 
==Flavor texts==
 
==Flavor texts==
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|KRtDL
 
|KRtDL
 
|Prick your foes with a thorny jab! Really stick it to 'em! Roll from a dash to bring the pain with a Rolling Needle!
 
|Prick your foes with a thorny jab! Really stick it to 'em! Roll from a dash to bring the pain with a Rolling Needle!
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|KTD
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|Cover yourself in pointy needles to poke your enemies and attach to walls! You can also poke needles into the ceiling and floor!
 
}}
 
}}
   
 
==Related Quotes==
 
==Related Quotes==
{{Quote|A Kirby ability made when Kirby inhales a spiked enemy. When attacking, the needles on Needle Kirby's body extend, giving him a porcupine-like look. This ability provides both offensive and defensive measures against nearby enemies. Plus, needles which extend on Kirby's underside when jumping eliminate any threats on landing.|[[List of trophies in the Super Smash Bros. series|Trophy]] description|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''}}
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{{Quote|A Kirby ability made when Kirby inhales a spiked enemy. When attacking, the needles on Needle Kirby's body extend, giving him a porcupine-like look. This ability provides both offensive and defensive measures against nearby enemies. Plus, needles which extend on Kirby's underside when jumping eliminate any threats on landing.|[[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]] description|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]}}
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{{Quote|Kirby normally looks as tasty as a big ol' marshmallow, but he's significantly less appetizing when he's copied the Needle ability. Those pokey spikes won't add any flavor at all. With this ability, Kirby can bash into enemies or launch the spikes at them. A great, easy-to-use ability!|Trophy description|[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]}}
 
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*In ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', this ability still turned Kirby yellow, even in multiplayer. This was removed in later games to prevent confusion, eliminating Kirby's color-changing feature.
 
*In ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', this ability still turned Kirby yellow, even in multiplayer. This was removed in later games to prevent confusion, eliminating Kirby's color-changing feature.
*In ''[[Kirby: Return to Dream Land]]'', the Rolling Needle attack resembles the signature move of [[Togezo]], which was the first enemy to offer the ability.
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*In ''Kirby: Return to Dream Land'', the Rolling Needle attack resembles the signature move of [[Togezo]], which was the first enemy to offer the ability.
 
*Pre-release screenshots of ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' reveal that the colors of Needle and [[Cutter]]'s ability icons were swapped; Needle was originally green and Cutter was originally orange.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000510052031/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/kirby64/big/k2k20007.jpg Pre-release screenshot]</ref>
 
*Pre-release screenshots of ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' reveal that the colors of Needle and [[Cutter]]'s ability icons were swapped; Needle was originally green and Cutter was originally orange.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000510052031/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/kirby64/big/k2k20007.jpg Pre-release screenshot]</ref>
 
*Though the ability icons in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' are mostly circular versions of the icons in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', Needle's icon in the former game was changed from orange to yellow.
 
*Though the ability icons in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' are mostly circular versions of the icons in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', Needle's icon in the former game was changed from orange to yellow.
 
*The Needle Burst attack is based off of ChuChu's needle attack; however, the move has much greater range and damage than ChuChu's spikes did. This move is also very similar to Kirby's [[Spike Bomb]] attack from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', but without the ability to hover.
 
*The Needle Burst attack is based off of ChuChu's needle attack; however, the move has much greater range and damage than ChuChu's spikes did. This move is also very similar to Kirby's [[Spike Bomb]] attack from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', but without the ability to hover.
*The Falling Spine attack from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' appears to be based visually off of Coo's needle attack as it appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]].''
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*The Falling Spine attack from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' appears to be based visually off of Coo's needle attack as it appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''.
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==Videos==
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<gallery>
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Kirby of the Stars Copy Ability "Needle" Introduction Video
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</gallery>
   
 
==Artwork==
 
==Artwork==
<gallery widths="150">
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<gallery>
 
KA Needle.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KA Needle.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KDL2 Needle.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
 
KDL2 Needle.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
File:Needle_Kirby.jpg|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
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Needle_Kirby.jpg|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
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Needle_kirby comic.jpg|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' comic
Image:Needle.PNG|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
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Needle.PNG|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
 
KAR Needle.png|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
 
needle.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
 
needle.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
HnK_Needle.png|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
 
 
KCC Needle.png|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
 
KCC Needle.png|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
 
Needle2.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse''
 
Needle2.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse''
 
Needle KRtDL.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
 
Needle KRtDL.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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</gallery>
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== Concept Artwork ==
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<gallery>
 
HnK Needle PNG.png|[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="120">
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<gallery>
 
KA_Needle_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KA_Needle_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KNiD_Needle.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
 
KNiD_Needle.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
NeedleKirby.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[List of trophies in the Super Smash Bros. series|Trophy]])
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NeedleSSBB.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
KWii ss6.jpg|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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Needle_in_KRtDL.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
 
KTD_Needle.jpg|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
 
KTD_Needle.jpg|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
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SSBU Needle Kirby trophy.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Ability Kirby Needle 15594.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
 
Ability Kirby Needle 15594.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
SSBB Needle Kirby sticker.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (sticker)
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SSBB Needle Kirby sticker.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. series)|sticker]])
Kirby needle trophy 3560.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ([[List of trophies in the Super Smash Bros. series|Trophy]])
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Kirby needle trophy 3560.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
 
Fig 20 kirby needle.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
 
Fig 20 kirby needle.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Other Ability Icons==
 
==Other Ability Icons==
<gallery widths="120" captionalign="left">
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<gallery>
File:Adv needle.GIF|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
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Adv needle.GIF|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KDC Needle Icon sprite.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''
 
KDC Needle Icon sprite.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''
 
KDL2_Needle_icon_2.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
 
KDL2_Needle_icon_2.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
 
KDL2 Needle Icon sprite.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (Super Game Boy)
 
KDL2 Needle Icon sprite.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (Super Game Boy)
 
KBB_Needle_icon.png|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
 
KBB_Needle_icon.png|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
image:Needle_Kirby's Dream Land 3.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
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Needle_Kirby's Dream Land 3.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
File:Needle_icon64.gif|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
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Needle_icon64.gif|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
image:NeedleiconKNIDLKATAM.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
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File:NeedleiconKCC.png|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
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File:KRtDL Needle icon.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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KRtDL Needle icon.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
 
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Revision as of 09:53, 8 March 2020

Poke foes with sharp spines that sprout out of Kirby!
— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll

Needle is one of Kirby's Copy Abilities.

General Information

Needle debuted in Kirby's Adventure. It is a defensive ability, much like Spark or Freeze. With it, Kirby covers his body in many retractable spines. The ability impales any enemy that draws near, so in most cases, Kirby can only be harmed by projectiles. In Kirby: Canvas Curse, Needle Kirby's body is not only spiky enough to heavily damage enemies, but can also grip tightly to walls and other such surfaces. In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, there is an attack where Kirby turns the needles on his helmet into one large drill, hitting enemies directly above him. He can also roll along the ground while covered by the needles and firing small spikes from around his body at enemies.

The length of Kirby's spikes vary from game to game. The most noticeable difference is between Kirby's Adventure and its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, where the short spikes in the original were changed to being over twice as long.

In its appearances without an ability cap, Kirby's spikes are either pink or a bright metallic gold, and they come straight out of Kirby himself.

Moveset

Move Controls Description Damage
Needle B/1/Tap with Stylus Multiple pointy spikes come out of Kirby, jabbing any nearby enemies. The nature of the spikes differ across games. Several require holding the button to keep the spikes out, the rest use it as a toggle.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby can keep the spikes out as long as he wants.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Only in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby can stick to vertical surfaces when the spikes are out.
16
Needle Burst Hold 1/B + shake Wii Remote/press all directions on +Control Pad Kirby shoots six spikes out from his hat. When used in midair ten spikes are shot. 16
Rolling Needle
Only in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Dash + 1 Kirby curls into a ball and can roll around at high speeds for a few seconds, similar to Wheel. 28
Mega Needle ↑ + 1/B Kirby's hat turns into one large spike and shoots straight up, attacking anything above him, similar to a Tick's attack. 16
Falling Spine
Only in Kirby Triple Deluxe
(Midair) ↓ + B Kirby flips upside-down, sticking one large spike and several smaller spikes straight down.

Animal Friends

Animal Friend Controls Description Image
Rick B The hair on Rick's back sticks out, like a porcupine. This attack only protects Rick from behind, so he needs to turn around to get an enemy facing his front. KDL3 Needle Rick sprite KDL2 Needle Rick sprite
KDL2 Needle Rick sprite 2
Coo B Kirby sticks his pins straight down. Coo can still move slightly. In the sequel, Kirby makes one giant needle. KDL3 Needle Coo sprite KDL2 Needle Coo sprite
KDL2 Needle Coo sprite 2
Kine B Kine pokes out many spikes from his body. This move is almost the same as Kirby's alone. KDL3 Needle Kine sprite KDL2 Needle Kine sprite
KDL2 Needle Kine sprite 2
Nago B Nago spins his partner who shoots a blitz of spikes quickly, launching at slightly varied angles. KDL3 Needle Nago sprite
ChuChu B ChuChu launches five needles out from herself, two going left/right, one straight up, and two covering the angles in between. KDL3 Needle ChuChu sprite
Pitch B Pitch flies straight forward until the button is released, sharp beak outstretched the whole time. KDL3 Needle Pitch sprite


In Kirby's Dream Course

Lets_Play_Kirby's_Dream_Course_part_1B_Demo_Videos_14.mp4

Lets Play Kirby's Dream Course part 1B Demo Videos 14.mp4

Needle is similar to Stone, but with different applications. Unlike Stone, it will not halt Kirby's trajectory in midair, but it does allow him to almost instantly stick to surfaces upon landing, including sloped surfaces. When used on the ground, Needle acts as a strong brake to Kirby's movement, though not as instantaneously as Stone. If he does not hit another enemy with a Copy Ability after activation, Kirby will remain in Needle form until his next shot. In the two-player mode, Kirby or Keeby will be damaged by touching a player with Needle activated, and the Needle user cannot be bumped or moved while in this state.

Needle is much less reliable than Stone, Parasol and UFO for dropping directly into a hole.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

HnK Needle

Needle Kirby in the anime

Needle undergoes the greatest visual change in the anime. It gains an ability cap for the first time in the franchise, gaining a pink helmet with a red visor, a white chin-strap, yellow skin and orange feet, but Kirby no longer turns into one giant spike ball (spinning like one giant spike ball in the episode Flower Power). Instead, Needle is changed into a long-distance ability. A similar cap would later be used in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, and would make further appearances.

Kirby can launch the needles off the top of the helmet like tiny missiles, which he can then control. The needles 'grow back', but not always, leaving him defenseless at times. In the transformation sequence, a flash of red lightning forms his helmet and changes his skin color. Needles appear from the helmet, which shrink to their usual size seen in the games.

Transformation Sequence

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Needle Kirby appears as both a trophy and sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The sticker uses his design from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards and increases any fighters' Head Attack by 29 when applied.

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Needle Kirby also appears as a trophy.

Flavor texts

GameFlavor text
Kirby's Adventure
Lots of needles, just like a porcupine's, come out of Kirby! It's a great defense!
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Hands off! Here: pointy spikes! There: pokey spikes!
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Spike anything! Ride rainbows!
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Prick your foes with a thorny jab! Really stick it to 'em! Roll from a dash to bring the pain with a Rolling Needle!
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Cover yourself in pointy needles to poke your enemies and attach to walls! You can also poke needles into the ceiling and floor!

Related Quotes

A Kirby ability made when Kirby inhales a spiked enemy. When attacking, the needles on Needle Kirby's body extend, giving him a porcupine-like look. This ability provides both offensive and defensive measures against nearby enemies. Plus, needles which extend on Kirby's underside when jumping eliminate any threats on landing.
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Kirby normally looks as tasty as a big ol' marshmallow, but he's significantly less appetizing when he's copied the Needle ability. Those pokey spikes won't add any flavor at all. With this ability, Kirby can bash into enemies or launch the spikes at them. A great, easy-to-use ability!
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Trivia

  • In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, this ability still turned Kirby yellow, even in multiplayer. This was removed in later games to prevent confusion, eliminating Kirby's color-changing feature.
  • In Kirby: Return to Dream Land, the Rolling Needle attack resembles the signature move of Togezo, which was the first enemy to offer the ability.
  • Pre-release screenshots of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards reveal that the colors of Needle and Cutter's ability icons were swapped; Needle was originally green and Cutter was originally orange.[1]
  • Though the ability icons in Kirby: Triple Deluxe are mostly circular versions of the icons in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Needle's icon in the former game was changed from orange to yellow.
  • The Needle Burst attack is based off of ChuChu's needle attack; however, the move has much greater range and damage than ChuChu's spikes did. This move is also very similar to Kirby's Spike Bomb attack from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, but without the ability to hover.
  • The Falling Spine attack from Kirby: Triple Deluxe appears to be based visually off of Coo's needle attack as it appeared in Kirby's Dream Land 2.

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