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{{Enemy-infobox
|image = [[File:KTD Scarfy transparent.png|200px]]
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|image = [[File:KTD Scarfy transparent.png]]
 
|caption = ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' artwork
 
|caption = ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' artwork
|full_name = Scarfy
 
 
|jap_name = スカーフィ (Sukāfi)
 
|jap_name = スカーフィ (Sukāfi)
 
|jap_meaning = Scarfy
|games = {{PortalLogo|KDL}}{{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KPL}}{{PortalLogo|KDL2}}{{PortalLogo|KBB}}{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KDL3}}{{PortalLogo|K64}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KAR}}{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}}{{PortalLogo|KEY}}{{PortalLogo|KMA}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KDCol}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|DDDD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|KBlBl}}{{PortalLogo|KBR}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}}
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|games = {{PortalLogo|KDL}}{{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KPL}}{{PortalLogo|KDL2}}{{PortalLogo|KBB}}{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KDL3}}{{PortalLogo|K64}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KAR}}{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}}{{PortalLogo|KEY}}{{PortalLogo|KMA}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KDCol}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|DDDD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|KBlBl}}{{PortalLogo|KBR}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}}{{PortalLogo|KEEY}}
 
|ability = [[Crash]] (only if [[Copy]] is used on him, or with a glitch)
 
|ability = [[Crash]] (only if [[Copy]] is used on him, or with a glitch)
 
|category = [[Regular enemy]]
 
|category = [[Regular enemy]]
 
|point value = 600
 
|point value = 600
|card number = 65}}
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|card number = 65
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|notes = 16 HP
{{quote|The face of an angel? Sure...as long as you don't get Scarfy mad!|Scarfy’s Cast Description|[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]}}
 
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{{quote|The face of an angel? Sure...as long as you don't get Scarfy mad!|Cast Description|[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]}}
   
'''Scarfy''' (plural: '''Scarfys''') is an [[Regular enemy|enemy]] character that appears in many games in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. At first glance, Scarfy looks like an orange, floating, round ball, with a cute face, and pointy, cat-like ears. Under certain conditions (usually from [[Kirby]] trying to [[inhale]] Scarfy), he turns into a ghastly, beige-colored one-eyed creature with fangs. In this form, he is called a '''Mutant Scarfy''',<ref>[http://www.kirbysrainbowresort.net/info/np/np_kdl_4.jpg Nintendo Power]</ref> and he will begin to chase after Kirby, exploding on contact (A Mutant Scarfy will also explode if Kirby avoids him for a few seconds). Scarfy cannot be inhaled, but is vulnerable to all other attacks.
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'''Scarfy''' (plural: '''Scarfys''' or '''Scarfies''') is an [[Regular enemy|enemy]] that appears in many games in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. At first glance, Scarfy looks like an orange, floating, round ball, with a cute face that is very similar to [[Kirby]]'s, and pointy, cat-like ears. If it gets mad (usually from Kirby trying to [[inhale]] or attacking the Scarfy) however, it turns into a ghastly, beige-colored one-eyed creature with fangs. In this form, the '''Mutant Scarfy'''<ref>[http://www.kirbysrainbowresort.net/info/np/np_kdl_4.jpg Nintendo Power]</ref> (also known as '''Transformed Scarfy''' or '''Angry Scarfy''') will begin to chase after Kirby, exploding on contact (Mutant Scarfy will also explode if Kirby avoids it for a few seconds). Scarfy cannot be inhaled, but carries the powerful [[Crash]] ability, which must be obtained by [[Copy|other]] means.
   
 
In all games after ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' (excluding ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''), when a Mutant Scarfy hits Kirby, he not only takes damage but also goes up in flames and has any [[Copy Ability]] he is carrying knocked out of him. There is also a darker-colored variant of Scarfies that exist, called [[Hunter Scarfy|Hunter Scarfies]], that are more common in the [[Extra Mode]]s of those games. They only turn into Mutant Hunter Scarfies when a [[key]] is obtained by Kirby.
 
In all games after ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' (excluding ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''), when a Mutant Scarfy hits Kirby, he not only takes damage but also goes up in flames and has any [[Copy Ability]] he is carrying knocked out of him. There is also a darker-colored variant of Scarfies that exist, called [[Hunter Scarfy|Hunter Scarfies]], that are more common in the [[Extra Mode]]s of those games. They only turn into Mutant Hunter Scarfies when a [[key]] is obtained by Kirby.
   
==In the Games==
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==In Games==
 
===''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''===
 
This was Scarfy's first appearance. Scarfy would explode upon defeat regardless of how they were defeated; in more recent games they no longer explode under normal circumstances.
 
This was Scarfy's first appearance. Scarfy would explode upon defeat regardless of how they were defeated; in more recent games they no longer explode under normal circumstances.
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In these games, certain Scarfies turn into their one-eyed forms while Kirby's back is turned on them, or when Kirby gets too close to them regardless of whether he tried to inhale them or not.
 
In these games, certain Scarfies turn into their one-eyed forms while Kirby's back is turned on them, or when Kirby gets too close to them regardless of whether he tried to inhale them or not.
   
Using the [[Copy]] ability on a Scarfy results in Kirby obtaining the [[Crash]] ability. However, by exploiting the hitstun mechanics of the game, Scarfy can also be inhaled. Kirby can use a quick attack that does not immediately defeat Scarfy, such as the [[Wing]] Copy Ability's Toss attack on him, then quickly drop his ability and inhale Scarfy to gain its ability.
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Using the [[Copy]] ability on a Scarfy results in Kirby obtaining the [[Crash]] ability. However, by exploiting the hitstun mechanics of the game, Scarfy can also be inhaled. Kirby can use a quick attack that does not immediately defeat Scarfy, then quickly drop his ability and inhale Scarfy to gain its ability. It is weak to the [[Sizzle]] element.
   
 
===''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''===
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In this game, [[Throw]] Kirby can grab them and use them as a projectile. Defeating them using [[Bubble]] only yields a normal [[Star]] bubble.
 
In this game, [[Throw]] Kirby can grab them and use them as a projectile. Defeating them using [[Bubble]] only yields a normal [[Star]] bubble.
   
===''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''===
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===''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''===
 
Because Kirby does not have the ability to swallow enemies, Scarfies will chase Kirby when they get near him. Kirby cannot unravel or roll up a Scarfy, or even beam one up when he is in [[Saucer]] form, but the enemy can be defeated either using his [[Weight]] form or the Saucer's electricity attack on them. Scarfy is also one of the items to be purchased in the Furniture Shop.
 
Because Kirby does not have the ability to swallow enemies, Scarfies will chase Kirby when they get near him. Kirby cannot unravel or roll up a Scarfy, or even beam one up when he is in [[Saucer]] form, but the enemy can be defeated either using his [[Weight]] form or the Saucer's electricity attack on them. Scarfy is also one of the items to be purchased in the Furniture Shop.
   
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===''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''===
Scarfys reappear in this game, behaving as they did in previous games. Like other normal enemies in the game, the player can throw a [[Friend Heart]]''' '''at them, but they will not become an ally.
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Scarfys reappear in this game, behaving as they did in previous games. Like other normal enemies in the game, the player can throw a [[Friend Heart]] at them, but they will not become an ally.
   
 
==In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''==
 
==In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''==
[[File:KRBAY scarfy.png|thumb|220x220px|Scarfy in the anime.]]
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{{Non-Canon|issection=1}}[[File:KRBAY scarfy.png|thumb|220x220px|Scarfy in the anime.]]
 
[[King Dedede|Dedede]] bought four Scarfies as pets in the episode [[Dedede's Pet Threat]], but their [[Kirby]]-like appetites made Dedede bankrupt, so he released them. While in the wild, the Scarfies started eating animals and reproducing rapidly. The Scarfies then ate bones sent by [[Nightmare Enterprises]] that mutated them, giving them the second, mutated form. The original four became a small army overnight that only [[Hammer]] Kirby could stop. They were turned back into themselves by having the NME bones knocked out of their mouths. Even then, Dedede was forced to keep the army of hungry Scarfies.
 
[[King Dedede|Dedede]] bought four Scarfies as pets in the episode [[Dedede's Pet Threat]], but their [[Kirby]]-like appetites made Dedede bankrupt, so he released them. While in the wild, the Scarfies started eating animals and reproducing rapidly. The Scarfies then ate bones sent by [[Nightmare Enterprises]] that mutated them, giving them the second, mutated form. The original four became a small army overnight that only [[Hammer]] Kirby could stop. They were turned back into themselves by having the NME bones knocked out of their mouths. Even then, Dedede was forced to keep the army of hungry Scarfies.
   
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==In the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]==
 
==In the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]==
Scarfy appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. A trophy of Scarfy also exists in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Like several of the other ''Kirby'' trophies in the game, Scarfy uses his model from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
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Scarfy appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Like several of the other ''Kirby'' trophies in the game, Scarfy uses his model from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. A trophy of Scarfy also exists in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.
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SSBUl Spirit Fight Scarfy.jpg|Spirit battle
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SSBUl Spirit Fight Scarfy 2.jpg|Spirit battle
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Scarfy appears as a Primary, Novice-class Shield [[spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It can then be enhanced into its Mutant Scarfy form (which is known as '''Angry Scarfy''' here), which is a Primary, Advanced-class Shield spirit. Its Novice-class spirit sports no effect, but its Advanced-class spirit prevents the fighter it’s equipped to from flinching while performing charged smashes.
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
Scarfy's name could be a pun on the phrase ''to scarf'', which means to eat very quickly, since they Scarfies are shown in the anime to eat just about everything. "Scarfy" is also ''scary'' with an ''f'', which may refer to his one-eyed mutant form.
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Scarfy's name may be related to the word "scarify," which means "to frighten," referencing its transformation into Mutant Scarfy upon Kirby's attempt to inhale it.
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It could also be a play on the verb "scarf", which means eating food fast and voraciously, something that Scarfies are known for doing, particularly in the anime.
   
 
==Related Quotes==
 
==Related Quotes==
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{{quote|This is what Scarfy looks like after Kirby tries to inhale him. He's mad! Scarfy will explode violently if he's touched by any object.|Description|Nintendo Power (Volume #39)}}
 
{{quote|This is what Scarfy looks like after Kirby tries to inhale him. He's mad! Scarfy will explode violently if he's touched by any object.|Description|Nintendo Power (Volume #39)}}
 
{{quote|At first glance, Scarfy appears to be a gentle cat-like creature. But wait—if Kirby gets too close, Scarfy shows it's{{Sic}} huge teeth and chases him. Stay clear. |Description|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' Official Strategy Guide (Prima)}}
 
{{quote|At first glance, Scarfy appears to be a gentle cat-like creature. But wait—if Kirby gets too close, Scarfy shows it's{{Sic}} huge teeth and chases him. Stay clear. |Description|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' Official Strategy Guide (Prima)}}
{{Quote|Creatures with cute, catlike faces that float through the sky in a playful, gentle manner. Get close enough, however, and Scarfies take to the offensive in a new, scary form. They can't be inhaled and eventually explode on their own. This is one enemy that you should probably attack as little as possible. That's right--let sleeping Scarfies lie.|[[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]] description|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''}}
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{{Quote|Creatures with cute, catlike faces that float through the sky in a playful, gentle manner. Get close enough, however, and Scarfies take to the offensive in a new, scary form. They can't be inhaled and eventually explode on their own. This is one enemy that you should probably attack as little as possible. That's right--let sleeping Scarfies lie.|[[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]] description|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]}}
 
{{Quote|They look friendly at first, but just wait...|Official ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' website}}
 
{{Quote|They look friendly at first, but just wait...|Official ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' website}}
{{Quote|He looks almost as cute as Kirby himself, lazily floating in the air... but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. If you try to inhale him, Scarfy will instantly turn into a terrifying, one-eyed monster before ruthlessly chasing you down and exploding! In Return to Dream Land, some kinds of Scarfy only chase you if you're holding a key.|Trophy description|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''}}
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{{Quote|He looks almost as cute as Kirby himself, lazily floating in the air... but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. If you try to inhale him, Scarfy will instantly turn into a terrifying, one-eyed monster before ruthlessly chasing you down and exploding! In Return to Dream Land, some kinds of Scarfy only chase you if you're holding a key.|Trophy description|[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]}}
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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Scarfy2.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
 
Scarfy2.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
 
KBB_Scarfy_artwork.png|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
 
KBB_Scarfy_artwork.png|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
Image:Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
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Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
Image:KNiD_Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
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KNiD_Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
 
HnK_Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
 
HnK_Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
 
HnK_Scarfy_2.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
 
HnK_Scarfy_2.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
 
HnK_Scarfy_3.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
 
HnK_Scarfy_3.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
Image:Kar_scarfy.jpg|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
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Kar_scarfy.jpg|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
Image:Kar_scarfytransform.jpg|''Kirby Air Ride''
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Angry Scarfy Spirit.png|''Kirby Air Ride'' (Transformed)
 
KSqSq Scarfy artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
KSqSq Scarfy artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
KSSU_Scarfy_artwork.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
 
KSSU_Scarfy_artwork.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
 
KPR_Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
 
KPR_Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
Orchestra_Scarfy.png|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'' orchestra
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25th Anniversary Orchestra Scarfy.png|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'' orchestra
 
K25th Twitter (81).jpg|Kirby Twitter artwork celebrating Halloween
 
K25th Twitter (81).jpg|Kirby Twitter artwork celebrating Halloween
 
Kirby 25th Anniversary artwork 12.jpg|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'' artwork
 
Kirby 25th Anniversary artwork 12.jpg|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'' artwork
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Christmas Kirby.jpg|Kirby Twitter
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Cats_Twitter.jpg|''Kirby Twitter''
 
</gallery>
 
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KatAM Scarfy 2.png|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
 
KatAM Scarfy 2.png|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
 
KSqSq_Scarfy_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
KSqSq_Scarfy_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
scarfyssbb.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (trophy)
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Scarfy Trophy.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
 
Kirby Epic Yarn-0.png|''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''
 
SPE Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' ([[Strato Patrol EOS]])
 
SPE Scarfy.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' ([[Strato Patrol EOS]])
 
scarfykrtdl.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
 
scarfykrtdl.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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KTD Scarfy Transformed.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' (Mutant Scarfy)
 
KTD Scarfy Transformed.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' (Mutant Scarfy)
 
DDDD_Scarfy.png|''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]''
 
DDDD_Scarfy.png|''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]''
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SSBU Scarfy trophy.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
 
KPR_Cappy_2.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
 
KPR_Cappy_2.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
 
KPR_Scarfy.jpg|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (cyborg)
 
KPR_Scarfy.jpg|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (cyborg)
 
KPR_Scarfy_2.jpg|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (cyborg Mutant Scarfy)
 
KPR_Scarfy_2.jpg|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (cyborg Mutant Scarfy)
 
KPR_K3DR_Scarfy.jpg|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' ([[Kirby 3D Rumble]])
 
KPR_K3DR_Scarfy.jpg|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' ([[Kirby 3D Rumble]])
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Kirby_Café_group_artwork.png|Kirby Café
 
KBlBl_Scarfys.jpg|''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''
 
KBlBl_Scarfys.jpg|''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''
 
Screenshot1KBlB.jpg|''Kirby's Blowout Blast'' (Mutant Scarfy)
 
Screenshot1KBlB.jpg|''Kirby's Blowout Blast'' (Mutant Scarfy)
 
KSA_Scarfy.jpg|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
 
KSA_Scarfy.jpg|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
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SSBUl Spirit 47.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[spirit]])
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SSBUl Spirit 48.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' (spirit)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Sprites and Models==
 
==Sprites and Models==
<gallery captionalign="left">
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KDL Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
 
KDL Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
 
KA Scarfy sprite.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KA Scarfy sprite.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
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KDL2 Scarfy sprite.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (Super Game Boy)
 
KDL2 Scarfy sprite.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (Super Game Boy)
 
KBB Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
 
KBB Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
Image:ScarfyKSS.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
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ScarfyKSS.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
 
KSS Scarfy sprite.gif|''Kirby Super Star'' (alternate palettes)
 
KSS Scarfy sprite.gif|''Kirby Super Star'' (alternate palettes)
 
KDL3 Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
 
KDL3 Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
 
K64 Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
 
K64 Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
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K64Scarfy.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
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K64Scarfy Angry.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
 
KatAM Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' / ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
KatAM Scarfy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' / ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
KNiDL Scarfy sprite.gif|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' (alternate palettes)
 
KNiDL Scarfy sprite.gif|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' (alternate palettes)
Scarfy trophy 3687.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (Trophy)
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Scarfy trophy 3687.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
Image:ScarfyKSSU.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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ScarfyKSSU.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
KEY_Scarfy_sprite.png|''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' ([[Furniture]])
 
 
KSSU Scarfy sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (alternate palette)
 
KSSU Scarfy sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (alternate palette)
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KEY_Scarfy_sprite.png|''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' ([[Furniture]])
 
KMA Scarfy sprite.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
 
KMA Scarfy sprite.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
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ScarfyTrophyWiiU.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
 
KBR_Scarfy_sprite.png|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
 
KBR_Scarfy_sprite.png|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
 
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[[Category:Enemies in Kirby Star Allies]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby Star Allies]]
 
[[Category:Male characters]]
 
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Male Enemies]]
 
 
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Series Characters]]
 
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Series Characters]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]
 
[[Category:Uninhalable Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Uninhalable Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Minion Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Minion Enemies]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]
 
[[Category:Novel Characters]]

Revision as of 07:09, 7 October 2019

The face of an angel? Sure...as long as you don't get Scarfy mad!
— Cast Description • Kirby's Epic Yarn

Scarfy (plural: Scarfys or Scarfies) is an enemy that appears in many games in the Kirby series. At first glance, Scarfy looks like an orange, floating, round ball, with a cute face that is very similar to Kirby's, and pointy, cat-like ears. If it gets mad (usually from Kirby trying to inhale or attacking the Scarfy) however, it turns into a ghastly, beige-colored one-eyed creature with fangs. In this form, the Mutant Scarfy[1] (also known as Transformed Scarfy or Angry Scarfy) will begin to chase after Kirby, exploding on contact (Mutant Scarfy will also explode if Kirby avoids it for a few seconds). Scarfy cannot be inhaled, but carries the powerful Crash ability, which must be obtained by other means.

In all games after Kirby's Return to Dream Land (excluding Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition), when a Mutant Scarfy hits Kirby, he not only takes damage but also goes up in flames and has any Copy Ability he is carrying knocked out of him. There is also a darker-colored variant of Scarfies that exist, called Hunter Scarfies, that are more common in the Extra Modes of those games. They only turn into Mutant Hunter Scarfies when a key is obtained by Kirby.

In Games

Kirby's Dream Land

This was Scarfy's first appearance. Scarfy would explode upon defeat regardless of how they were defeated; in more recent games they no longer explode under normal circumstances.

Kirby's Block Ball

Scarfy appears as an enemy in Stage 6. He floats in one place and drops a Crash item when defeated. This item melts all Metal Blocks when obtained.

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra

In these games, certain Scarfies turn into their one-eyed forms while Kirby's back is turned on them, or when Kirby gets too close to them regardless of whether he tried to inhale them or not.

Using the Copy ability on a Scarfy results in Kirby obtaining the Crash ability. However, by exploiting the hitstun mechanics of the game, Scarfy can also be inhaled. Kirby can use a quick attack that does not immediately defeat Scarfy, then quickly drop his ability and inhale Scarfy to gain its ability. It is weak to the Sizzle element.

Kirby's Dream Land 3

In this game, Scarfy can be eaten if Kirby (or Gooey) is teamed up with ChuChu or Rick, but he gives no ability when swallowed this way.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Scarfy reprises his role from Kirby Super Star.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

Scarfies retain their usual role in this game, however, they only turn into their Mutant form when Kirby tries to inhale them.

Kirby: Canvas Curse

Scarfy does not appear directly in Kirby: Canvas Curse, but a drawing of him can be drawn by Paint Roller in Paint Panic.

Kirby: Squeak Squad

In this game, Throw Kirby can grab them and use them as a projectile. Defeating them using Bubble only yields a normal Star bubble.

Kirby's Epic Yarn and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

Because Kirby does not have the ability to swallow enemies, Scarfies will chase Kirby when they get near him. Kirby cannot unravel or roll up a Scarfy, or even beam one up when he is in Saucer form, but the enemy can be defeated either using his Weight form or the Saucer's electricity attack on them. Scarfy is also one of the items to be purchased in the Furniture Shop.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Scarfies appear in this game, acting as they do in other games. Starting here, the enemy's Mutant form changed from a red or dark orange hue to a dark gray, almost like stone. Key-protecting Hunter Scarfies also make their debut in this game.

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

Scarfy appears in the New Challenge Stages. He appears in the Spark, Whip, Wing, and Normal Challenges. He also appears in the Smash Combat Chamber, as well as Magolor Race 1, 3, and EX.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot

Scarfies return, retaining their typical role. Some Scarfies will turn hostile if Kirby passes them or nears one of them, mirroring their behavior seen in Kirby's Epic Yarn. Hunter Scarfies also return, chasing the hero whenever he grabs a key. A Scarfy in his Mutant form is able to pass from the background to the foreground (or vice-versa) in pursuit of Kirby.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, most Scarfies have been turned into cyborgs by the Haltmann Works Company (though their Mutant forms are completely robotic). Aside from the Kirby 3D Rumble sub-game, regular Scarfies only appear in the Ability Testing Area and a secret area found in Stage 8 of Access Ark. Behavior-wise, some Scarfies slowly approach Kirby in their normal forms. No Scarfies transform without provocation unlike in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, and Hunter Scarfies do not appear.

Kirby's Blowout Blast

Scarfy first appears in Stage 3 of Level 2. He behaves like he does in Kirby 3D Rumble. Because he is one of the few enemies in the game that is immune to inhaling, he is not necessary to defeat; if Kirby runs out of projectiles when facing Scarfy in a gauntlet, the enemy disappears in a puff of smoke. This prevents the hero from earning an Enemies Defeated bonus, however.

Mutant Scarfies grow larger than usual and are faster in this game, so provoking them is dangerous.

Kirby Battle Royale

Scarfies appear as audience members in most game modes.

Kirby Star Allies

Scarfys reappear in this game, behaving as they did in previous games. Like other normal enemies in the game, the player can throw a Friend Heart at them, but they will not become an ally.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

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Scarfy in the anime.

Dedede bought four Scarfies as pets in the episode Dedede's Pet Threat, but their Kirby-like appetites made Dedede bankrupt, so he released them. While in the wild, the Scarfies started eating animals and reproducing rapidly. The Scarfies then ate bones sent by Nightmare Enterprises that mutated them, giving them the second, mutated form. The original four became a small army overnight that only Hammer Kirby could stop. They were turned back into themselves by having the NME bones knocked out of their mouths. Even then, Dedede was forced to keep the army of hungry Scarfies.

Just like in the games, the Scarfies will become their mutant forms to protest Kirby's inhale ability.

A running gag in the episode is that Scarfies seem to be fond of Kirby's arm, since they keep biting into it.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Scarfy appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Like several of the other Kirby trophies in the game, Scarfy uses his model from Kirby's Return to Dream Land. A trophy of Scarfy also exists in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Scarfy appears as a Primary, Novice-class Shield spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It can then be enhanced into its Mutant Scarfy form (which is known as Angry Scarfy here), which is a Primary, Advanced-class Shield spirit. Its Novice-class spirit sports no effect, but its Advanced-class spirit prevents the fighter it’s equipped to from flinching while performing charged smashes.

Etymology

Scarfy's name may be related to the word "scarify," which means "to frighten," referencing its transformation into Mutant Scarfy upon Kirby's attempt to inhale it.

It could also be a play on the verb "scarf", which means eating food fast and voraciously, something that Scarfies are known for doing, particularly in the anime.

Related Quotes

Scarfy is a deceiving character. He looks like a friendly sort of mutt, but don't try to inhale him—he'll get meaner than a bitin' dog and attack.
— Description • Nintendo Power (Volume #39)
This is what Scarfy looks like after Kirby tries to inhale him. He's mad! Scarfy will explode violently if he's touched by any object.
— Description • Nintendo Power (Volume #39)
At first glance, Scarfy appears to be a gentle cat-like creature. But wait—if Kirby gets too close, Scarfy shows it's [sic] huge teeth and chases him. Stay clear.
— Description • Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Official Strategy Guide (Prima)
Creatures with cute, catlike faces that float through the sky in a playful, gentle manner. Get close enough, however, and Scarfies take to the offensive in a new, scary form. They can't be inhaled and eventually explode on their own. This is one enemy that you should probably attack as little as possible. That's right--let sleeping Scarfies lie.
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
They look friendly at first, but just wait...
— Official Kirby: Triple Deluxe website
He looks almost as cute as Kirby himself, lazily floating in the air... but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. If you try to inhale him, Scarfy will instantly turn into a terrifying, one-eyed monster before ruthlessly chasing you down and exploding! In Return to Dream Land, some kinds of Scarfy only chase you if you're holding a key.
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Trivia

  • In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, and Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Scarfy's mutant form is gray.
  • In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, the Scarfies are some of the few monsters that weren't ordered by King Dedede specifically to destroy Kirby; others include Crab and Honker Stomper.
  • In the anime, Scarfies can take as much food as Kirby, and would eat anything but cupcakes and apples.
  • Strangely, while Scarfies are unaffected by Kirby's normal inhale, they are vulnerable to Throw Kirby's inhale.

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