| “ | Tap the +Control Pad to make and store an electric charge! Plasma Shots go through walls.” |
| — Plasma's Flavor Text • Kirby Super Star Ultra |
Plasma is one of Kirby's Copy abilities. It is somewhat similar to Spark in the sense that the two abilities focus on green electricity. In fact, Spark has recently assumed some of Plasma's projectile-based properties. The differences between the two is similar to the Freeze and Ice abilities, in that one is stationary and the other is more projectile-based. Plasma would be the latter. Lately, however, the Spark ability has shown elements of Plasma, such as rotating the D-Pad to build up an electrical blast that can pass through walls and damage enemies.
Plasma is original and innovative because, unlike most abilities, Kirby stores up energy every time the D-pad is pressed. As more power builds, the stronger the projectile Kirby will fire, and at maximum power Kirby's body begins to glow, covered in an electrical "shield". If the shield is not fired it acts as a force field that protects him from projectiles, enemies, and other such baddies.
The name, Plasma, may be derived from the real-life state of matter with the same name, usually an ionized gas with unique properties. Strong electrical charges are often associated with it.
Attacks and Features
| Attack Name | Controls | Description | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Needle | No Charge + B/Y | Kirby fires off one weak electric needle. It does little damage, but can be used in rapid succession. Great for picking off enemies at short-range. | Electricity |
| Plasma Arrow | Low Charge + B/Y | Kirby fires off one arrow-shaped electric charge. | Electricity |
| Plasma Spark | Medium Charge + B/Y | Kirby discharges a small spark that flies ahead. | Electricity |
| Plasma Laser | High Charge + B/Y | Kirby fires off a large, powerful arrow that damages enemies. This attack returns in Air Ride with the same properties but can now go through edges of walls and slightly homes in on other racers. | Electricity |
| Plasma Wave | Full charge + B/Y | Kirby will fire his Plasma Barrier. It can travel long distances and will destroy enemies instantly and also heavily damage mini-bosses and bosses. | Electricity |
| Plasma Barrier | Full charge | Kirby creates a protective electric shield able to protect from most projectiles and damage enemies that touch the barrier. Comes automatically when Kirby reaches full charge, and leaves once he uses Plasma Wave. | Electricity |
| Plasma Spray | B (No charge) | Kirby fires a small flurry of Plasma Bolts off in front of him. This attack is exclusive to Kirby Air Ride. | Electricity |
| Plasma Zap | B (Slight charge) | Kirby fires two rounds of small Plasma Bolts in rapid succession. This attack is exclusive to Kirby Air Ride. | Electricity |
| Plasma Comets | B (Medium charge) | A stronger form of his Plasma Arrow attack from Super Star. This fires off three strong arrows which travel across the ground. This attack is exclusive to Kirby Air Ride. | Electricity |
Other
Plasma appears as a Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Other Quotes
| “ | Shock your enemies by firing sparks! Move the + Control Pad to store energy and really electrocute those enemies.” |
| — Plasma's Flavor Text • Kirby Super Star |
