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{{Enemy-infobox
 
{{Enemy-infobox
|image = [[File:squishykssu.png|120px]]
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|image = [[File:squishykssu.png]]
 
|caption = ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' artwork
 
|caption = ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' artwork
|full_name = Squishy
 
 
|jap_name = スクイッシー (Sukuisshī)
 
|jap_name = スクイッシー (Sukuisshī)
 
|jap_meaning = Squishy
 
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|games = {{PortalLogo|KDL}}{{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KPL}}{{PortalLogo|KDC}}{{PortalLogo|KAv}}{{PortalLogo|KDL2}}{{PortalLogo|KBB}}{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KDL3}}{{PortalLogo|KTnT}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KCC}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}}{{PortalLogo|KMA}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|KBlBl}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}}
 
|ability = None, [[Spark]] (anime only)
 
|ability = None, [[Spark]] (anime only)
 
|category = [[Regular enemy]]<br> [[Boss]] ({{PortalLogo|KAv|size=x20px}}{{PortalLogo|KBB|size=x20px}})
 
|category = [[Regular enemy]]<br> [[Boss]] ({{PortalLogo|KAv|size=x20px}}{{PortalLogo|KBB|size=x20px}})
|point value = 300 {{PortalLogo|KSSU|size=x20px}}}}
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|point value = 300 {{PortalLogo|KSSU|size=x20px}}
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|notes = 16 HP
{{quote| An eight-armed Avalanche for you then, Kirby!|'''Squishy'''|''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''}}
 
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|jap_voice = [[wikipedia:Nobuo_Tobita|Nobuo Tobita]] (Anime)}}
 
{{quote|An eight-armed Avalanche for you then, [[Kirby]]!|Squishy|[[Kirby's Avalanche]]}}
   
'''Squishys''' ('''Squishy Squids''' in ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]'') are squid-like enemies that have been around since the [[Kirby's Dream Land|first]] [[Kirby games|''Kirby'' game]]. They provide no ability when [[inhale]]d.
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'''Squishys''' (called '''Squishy Squids''' in ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]'') are squid-like enemies that have been around since the [[Kirby's Dream Land|first]] [[Kirby games|''Kirby'' game]]. They provide no ability when [[inhale]]d.
   
 
Although Squishy is a regular enemy in most cases, Squishy is actually a noteworthy staple in most spin-offs, such as in ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''.
 
Although Squishy is a regular enemy in most cases, Squishy is actually a noteworthy staple in most spin-offs, such as in ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''.
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== In Games ==
 
== In Games ==
   
=== [[Kirby's Dream Land|''Kirby's Dream Land'']] ===
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=== ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' ===
Squishy first appears in ''Kirby's Dream Land''. Their behaviour consists of swimming around and occasionally hopping out of the [[Water (environment)|water]]. Once on dry land, they can walk around unscathed, a trait which separates them from other water-based foes. In the [[Extra Mode|Extra Game]] of ''Kirby's Dream Land'', Squishy is replaced by [[Flotzo]].
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Squishy first appears in ''Kirby's Dream Land''. Their behaviour consists of swimming around and occasionally hopping out of the [[Water (environment)|water]]. Once on dry land, they can walk around unscathed, a trait which separates them from other water-based foes. In the [[Extra Mode|Extra Game]], Squishy is replaced by [[Flotzo]].
   
=== [[Kirby's Adventure|''Kirby's Adventure'']] and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' ===
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=== ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' ===
 
Squishies reappear as enemies in ''Kirby's Adventure'' and its remake acting the same as before and they still give no Copy Ability when inhaled.
 
Squishies reappear as enemies in ''Kirby's Adventure'' and its remake acting the same as before and they still give no Copy Ability when inhaled.
   
=== [[Kirby's Avalanche|''Kirby's Avalanche'']] ===
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=== ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'' ===
Squishy appears as a boss in ''Kirby's Avalanche'', as the second boss for Stage 5. This is the dialogue that plays before the boss fight:
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{{Non-Canon|issection=1}}Squishy appears as a boss in ''Kirby's Avalanche'', in Stage 5. This is the dialogue that plays before the boss fight:
 
* '''Squishy''': ''"I know what your dream is! But [[King Dedede]] was saying-"''
   
 
* '''Kirby''': ''"Go meddle in someone else's affairs, Squishy, I've got to get to the [[Fountain of Dreams|Dream Fountain]]."''
Squishy: I know what your dream is! But [[King Dedede]] was saying-
 
   
 
* '''Squishy''': ''"An eight-armed Avalanche for you then, Kirby!"''
Kirby: Go meddle in someone else's affairs, Squishy, I've got to get to the Dream Fountain.
 
 
Squishy: An eight-armed Avalanche for you then, Kirby!
 
   
 
=== ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'' ===
Squishy is featured as the boss of the second level in ''Kirby's Block Ball''. Here, it is able to extend its tentacles, a technique which it would later use as a monster in the anime.
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Squishy is featured as the [[boss]] of [[Stage 2 (Kirby's Block Ball)|Stage 2]] in ''Kirby's Block Ball''. Here, it is able to extend its tentacles, a technique which it would later use as a monster in the anime.
   
 
=== ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' ===
Squishy reappears as an enemy in Kirby Super Star'' ''and its remake, acting the same as before. In [[Revenge of the King]], Squishy is replaced by Flotzo once again.
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Squishy reappears as an enemy in ''Kirby Super Star'' and its remake, acting the same as before. In [[Revenge of the King]], Squishy is replaced by Flotzo once again.
   
=== ''[[Kirby & the Amazing Mirror]]'' ===
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=== ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' ===
Squishy appears as an enemy in ''Kirby & the Amazing Mirror'', but appears only in one room in the forest of [[Moonlight Mansion]], thus rendering it the most scarce enemy in the game. Squishy does not appear in the game after that point, not counting its appearance in the intro animation.
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Squishy appears as an enemy in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', but appears only in one room in the forest of [[Moonlight Mansion]], thus rendering it the most scarce enemy in the game. Squishy does not appear in the game after that point, not counting its appearance in the intro animation.
   
 
=== ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' ===
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Squishy reappears once again in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' with a redesign: now it has blue spots on its tentacles and on top of its head and now it is of a yellow-ish color.
 
Squishy reappears once again in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' with a redesign: now it has blue spots on its tentacles and on top of its head and now it is of a yellow-ish color.
   
=== [[Kirby: Triple Deluxe|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'']] and [[Kirby: Planet Robobot|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'']] ===
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=== ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ===
Squishies reappear as enemies, with the same behaviour as ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land.''
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Squishies reappear as enemies, with the same behaviour as ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
   
 
===''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''===
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=== ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' ===
Squishies reappear as enemies in ''Kirby Star Allies.''
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Squishies reappear as enemies in ''Kirby Star Allies''.
   
 
=== Other Games ===
 
=== Other Games ===
Squishy also appears as a regular enemy in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]],'' they also appear in spin-offs such as [[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]], ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]], [[Kirby's Pinball Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]].''
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Squishy also appears as a regular enemy in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', they also appear in spin-offs such as ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''.
   
 
==In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''==
 
==In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''==
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{{Non-Canon|issection=1}}
[[File:Squishy2.jpg|left|thumbnail|Giant Squishy in the anime.]]
 
 
{{quote|This sushi monster's gonna clobber Kirby!|[[King Dedede]]|[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]}}
 
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[[File:HnK Squishy.png|thumb|Squishy in the anime]]
{{quote|This sushi monster's gonna clobber Kirby!|'''[[King Dedede]]'''|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''}}
 
 
Squishy appears in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya! ''as one of [[Nightmare Enterprises]]' [[monster]]s, appearing in the 73rd episode [[Dedede's Raw Deal]].
 
Squishy appears in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya! ''as one of [[Nightmare Enterprises]]' [[monster]]s, appearing in the 73rd episode [[Dedede's Raw Deal]].
 
[[File:Squishy2.jpg|left|thumb|Giant Squishy in the anime.]]
 
In this episode, [[King Dedede]] starts up a small sushi restaurant in [[Cappy Town]], but this really ends up being a plot to defeat [[Kirby]]. The sushi restaurant expands from Cappy Town all the way through Kirby's house. Kirby ends up eating a small [[Sweet Potato]], which prevents him from [[Inhale|inhaling]] and gives him a case of the hiccups. Kirby hiccups on a plate containing a small version of Squishy. Enraged, the small Squishy grows into its true form; a hulking krakken-like monster with stretchy tentacles. Strangely, in the anime Squishy has electrical based attacks, similar to [[Master Green]] from the games. After Squishy hits him around and zaps him with some sparks, Kirby is scared out of his hiccups after [[Tiff]] yells at Kirby saying "Kirby, with those hiccups you'll never be able to eat again!". Kirby then is able to inhale some of Squishy's sparks, making him [[Spark|Spark Kirby]]. After hurting Squishy with some spark attacks of his own, Kirby blasts Squishy into the air and unleashes one last huge spark attack. The mass of electricity collides with Squishy, destroying it and leaving Kirby with tons of sushi that rains down from the sky, much to the complete sadness of both King Dedede and Escargoon, as they are now broke.
   
 
The giant form of Squishy, due primarily to its sheer size, faintly resembles the first [[monster]] Kirby faced in the series, [[Octagon]].
In this episode, [[King Dedede]] starts up a small sushi restaurant in [[Cappy Town]], but this really ends up being a plot to defeat [[Kirby]]. The sushi restaurant expands from Cappy Town all the way through Kirby's house. Kirby ends up eating a small [[Mint Leaf|Sweet Potato]], which prevents him from [[Inhale|inhaling]] and gives him a case of the hiccups. Kirby hiccups on a plate containing a small version of Squishy. Enraged, the small Squishy grows into its true form; a hulking krakken-like monster with stretchy tentacles. Strangely, in the anime Squishy has electrical based attacks, similar to [[Master Green]] from the games. After Squishy hits him around and zaps him with some sparks, Kirby is scared out of his hiccups after [[Tiff]] yells at Kirby saying "Kirby, with those hiccups you'll never be able to eat again". Kirby then is able to inhale some of Squishy's sparks, making him [[Spark|Spark Kirby]]. After hurting Squishy with some spark attacks of his own, Kirby blasts Squishy into the air and unleashes one last huge spark attack. The mass of electricity collides with Squishy, destroying it and leaving Kirby with tons of sushi that rains down from the sky.
 
   
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In the Japanese version of the anime, Squishy speaks in a deep, booming voice after attaining its true form. It can only say "Ika ga ka na?", an informal phrase roughly meaning "How about you?", which becomes a pun on the Japanese word for squid (''ika'').
The giant form of Squishy, due primarily to its sheer size, faintly resembles the first [[monster]] Kirby faced in the series, [[Octacon]].
 
 
=== Appearance ===
 
   
 
=== Physical Appearance ===
 
==== First Form ====
 
==== First Form ====
In its first form, Squishy looks similar to its in-game counter part, it is a small squid-like creature colored primary in white, it has small doted eyes, it is also very small in size.
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In its first form, Squishy has the same looks to its in-game counter part, it is a small squid-like creature colored primary in white, it has small doted eyes. Unlike its game counterpart, this Squishy is much smaller than Kirby.
   
 
==== Second Form ====
 
==== Second Form ====
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==== Second Form ====
 
==== Second Form ====
 
In its second form however, Squishy displays a wide arsenal of abilities, despite being a water animal, it can move on the ground with ease thanks to its tentacles and utilizes its longer side tentacles for combat, wrapping around its victim, or rotating them for an ability to fly. It can also generate dark purple electricity from its tentacles and fire dark purple colored lighting balls or dark purple colored lighting beams.
 
In its second form however, Squishy displays a wide arsenal of abilities, despite being a water animal, it can move on the ground with ease thanks to its tentacles and utilizes its longer side tentacles for combat, wrapping around its victim, or rotating them for an ability to fly. It can also generate dark purple electricity from its tentacles and fire dark purple colored lighting balls or dark purple colored lighting beams.
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== Quotes ==
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{{Quote|IKA GA KA NA?! (How do you eel about squid?!)|Squishy|[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]] (Japanese version)}}
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==Related Quotes==
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{{Quote|An eight-tentacled who is the master of meddling, Squishy is also quite an accomplished Avalanche player.|The Cast of Characters|[[Kirby's Avalanche]] Instruction Booklet}}
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
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* Squishys look and act (to a lesser extent) much like [[w:c:mario:Blooper|Bloopers]], a very common aquatic enemy from the ''Mario'' series.
 
* Squishys look and act (to a lesser extent) much like [[w:c:mario:Blooper|Bloopers]], a very common aquatic enemy from the ''Mario'' series.
 
* Both Squishy and Flotzo appear in the anime. Ironically, Flotzo (known for being slightly stronger than its counterpart) is portrayed as being cowardly and weak. Squishy, as mentioned above, is a giant monster in the show.
 
* Both Squishy and Flotzo appear in the anime. Ironically, Flotzo (known for being slightly stronger than its counterpart) is portrayed as being cowardly and weak. Squishy, as mentioned above, is a giant monster in the show.
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* Squishy's demise in the anime its similar to the one of [[Susshi]]: both monsters end up becoming sushi when defeated.
 
* There are two Squishys in the first stage of [[Onion Ocean]] that jump straight up into the air from the water below. If the player manages to knock one of them onto land without defeating it, it will simply stand in place and jump straight up every few seconds. This is most likely because the AI of these Squishys was programmed specifically to jump and not to move about.
 
* There are two Squishys in the first stage of [[Onion Ocean]] that jump straight up into the air from the water below. If the player manages to knock one of them onto land without defeating it, it will simply stand in place and jump straight up every few seconds. This is most likely because the AI of these Squishys was programmed specifically to jump and not to move about.
 
* In ''Kirby's Avalanche'', his AI is used by Sasoriman in ''Puyo Puyo''.
 
* In ''Kirby's Avalanche'', his AI is used by Sasoriman in ''Puyo Puyo''.
 
[[File:KBR_Squishy_Ship.jpg|thumb]]
 
[[File:KBR_Squishy_Ship.jpg|thumb]]
*If Kirby's [[Rocket (vehicle)|rocket]] blasts high enough in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Rocket Rumble]] mode, the player can briefly see a spaceship pass. This ship carries five [[Waddle Dee]]s and is designed to look like a Squishy.
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*If Kirby's [[Rocket (vehicle)|rocket]] blasts high enough in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''’s [[Rocket Rumble]] mode, the player can briefly see a spaceship pass. This ship carries five [[Waddle Dee]]s and is designed to look like a Squishy.
   
 
==Artwork==
 
==Artwork==
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KBB_Squishy_artwork.png|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
 
KBB_Squishy_artwork.png|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
 
KSS_Squishy_artwork.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
 
KSS_Squishy_artwork.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
Squishy(kdl3).jpg|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
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Squishy(kdl3).png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
 
KNiDL Squishy artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
 
KNiDL Squishy artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
KCC Squishy 2.png|''[[Kirby Canvas Curse]]''
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KCC Squishy 2.png|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
 
KPR Sticker 85.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ([[sticker]])
 
KPR Sticker 85.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ([[sticker]])
 
K25 Squishy artwork.png|''[[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby 25th Anniversary]]'' website
 
K25 Squishy artwork.png|''[[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby 25th Anniversary]]'' website
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K25th Twitter (46).jpg|Artwork from the official Kirby Twitter
 
K25th Twitter (46).jpg|Artwork from the official Kirby Twitter
 
K25th Twitter (119).jpg|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'' artwork
 
K25th Twitter (119).jpg|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'' artwork
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KSA Squishy.png|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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KQ Squishy.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
 
KQ Squishy.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
 
Squishy.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
 
Squishy.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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KRtDL Squishy.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
 
KTD_Squishy.jpg|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
 
KTD_Squishy.jpg|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
 
KPR_Squishy.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
 
KPR_Squishy.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
==Sprites==
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==Sprites and Models==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
KDL Squishy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
 
KDL Squishy sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
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Squishy alternate palette sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (Alternate Palette)
 
Squishy alternate palette sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (Alternate Palette)
 
KMAsquishy.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
 
KMAsquishy.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
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KRtDL Squishy model.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
 
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[[it:Squishy]]
 
[[ja:スクイッシー]]
 
[[ja:スクイッシー]]
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[[ru:Сквиши]]
 
[[Category:Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Bosses]]
 
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[[Category:Minion Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Minion Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby Mass Attack]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby Mass Attack]]
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[[Category:Kirby Twitter cameos]]

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An eight-armed Avalanche for you then, Kirby!
— Squishy • Kirby's Avalanche

Squishys (called Squishy Squids in Kirby's Pinball Land) are squid-like enemies that have been around since the first Kirby game. They provide no ability when inhaled.

Although Squishy is a regular enemy in most cases, Squishy is actually a noteworthy staple in most spin-offs, such as in Kirby's Avalanche.

Physical Appearance

Squishy is a small white (or a light brownish-yellow in some games) squid with small beady eyes and eight tentacles. The two tentacles on either of its sides are noticeably longer than the six at the bottom, and are usually held upright at both sides of its head. It is near identical to the far more dangerous Squister, with the only difference being their coloration.

In the anime, Squishy's true form greatly resembles its appearance in the games, but is much larger. Its tentacles are thicker and more muscular in this appearance, and it is able to stretch them to grapple and hit its foes. As opposed to the small black eyes it has in the games, Squishy has glaring yellow eyes in a constant angry expression in this form. Prior to the fight, Squishy appears as a miniature version of its game design.

Starting with Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Squishy's appearance has been revised. The current design sports its classic brownish-yellow color with light blue markings on the tops of its head.

In Games

Kirby's Dream Land

Squishy first appears in Kirby's Dream Land. Their behaviour consists of swimming around and occasionally hopping out of the water. Once on dry land, they can walk around unscathed, a trait which separates them from other water-based foes. In the Extra Game, Squishy is replaced by Flotzo.

Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Squishies reappear as enemies in Kirby's Adventure and its remake acting the same as before and they still give no Copy Ability when inhaled.

Kirby's Avalanche

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Squishy appears as a boss in Kirby's Avalanche, in Stage 5. This is the dialogue that plays before the boss fight:

  • Squishy: "I know what your dream is! But King Dedede was saying-"
  • Kirby: "Go meddle in someone else's affairs, Squishy, I've got to get to the Dream Fountain."
  • Squishy: "An eight-armed Avalanche for you then, Kirby!"

Kirby's Block Ball

Squishy is featured as the boss of Stage 2 in Kirby's Block Ball. Here, it is able to extend its tentacles, a technique which it would later use as a monster in the anime.

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra

Squishy reappears as an enemy in Kirby Super Star and its remake, acting the same as before. In Revenge of the King, Squishy is replaced by Flotzo once again.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

Squishy appears as an enemy in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, but appears only in one room in the forest of Moonlight Mansion, thus rendering it the most scarce enemy in the game. Squishy does not appear in the game after that point, not counting its appearance in the intro animation.

Kirby Mass Attack

Squishy appears in Kirby Quest, a sub-game in Kirby Mass Attack. It opposes the Kirbys alongside Sweet Stuff and Flotzo in Stages 21, 23, and 33. It uses recolored Squister sprites and animations for its attack. Squishy has 80 HP and can hit one Kirby with each attack.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Squishy reappears once again in Kirby's Return to Dream Land with a redesign: now it has blue spots on its tentacles and on top of its head and now it is of a yellow-ish color.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot

Squishies reappear as enemies, with the same behaviour as Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Kirby's Blowout Blast

Squishy first appears in Stage 1 of Level 2. It tends to jump forward and back rather than walk on the ground. Like most enemies in the game, scaled-up versions of it appear that can be Inhaled for a Blaster Bullet.

Kirby Star Allies

Squishies reappear as enemies in Kirby Star Allies.

Other Games

Squishy also appears as a regular enemy in Kirby's Dream Land 2 and Kirby's Dream Land 3, they also appear in spin-offs such as Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby's Pinball Land and Kirby's Dream Course.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

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This sushi monster's gonna clobber Kirby!
— King Dedede • Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
HnK Squishy

Squishy in the anime

Squishy appears in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! as one of Nightmare Enterprises' monsters, appearing in the 73rd episode Dedede's Raw Deal.

Squishy2

Giant Squishy in the anime.

In this episode, King Dedede starts up a small sushi restaurant in Cappy Town, but this really ends up being a plot to defeat Kirby. The sushi restaurant expands from Cappy Town all the way through Kirby's house. Kirby ends up eating a small Sweet Potato, which prevents him from inhaling and gives him a case of the hiccups. Kirby hiccups on a plate containing a small version of Squishy. Enraged, the small Squishy grows into its true form; a hulking krakken-like monster with stretchy tentacles. Strangely, in the anime Squishy has electrical based attacks, similar to Master Green from the games. After Squishy hits him around and zaps him with some sparks, Kirby is scared out of his hiccups after Tiff yells at Kirby saying "Kirby, with those hiccups you'll never be able to eat again!". Kirby then is able to inhale some of Squishy's sparks, making him Spark Kirby. After hurting Squishy with some spark attacks of his own, Kirby blasts Squishy into the air and unleashes one last huge spark attack. The mass of electricity collides with Squishy, destroying it and leaving Kirby with tons of sushi that rains down from the sky, much to the complete sadness of both King Dedede and Escargoon, as they are now broke.

The giant form of Squishy, due primarily to its sheer size, faintly resembles the first monster Kirby faced in the series, Octagon.

In the Japanese version of the anime, Squishy speaks in a deep, booming voice after attaining its true form. It can only say "Ika ga ka na?", an informal phrase roughly meaning "How about you?", which becomes a pun on the Japanese word for squid (ika).

Physical Appearance

First Form

In its first form, Squishy has the same looks to its in-game counter part, it is a small squid-like creature colored primary in white, it has small doted eyes. Unlike its game counterpart, this Squishy is much smaller than Kirby.

Second Form

In its second form looks similar to its first form, the differences being that it now has large yellow eyes with black eye lids that are on a constant angry expression similar to the Ice Dragon's monster form, its tentacles are also thicker and the tentacles on both the left and right side become longer.

Powers and Abilities

First Form

Squishy doesn't have much in a way of abilities in its first form, the only thing that it can do is transform into its second form.

Second Form

In its second form however, Squishy displays a wide arsenal of abilities, despite being a water animal, it can move on the ground with ease thanks to its tentacles and utilizes its longer side tentacles for combat, wrapping around its victim, or rotating them for an ability to fly. It can also generate dark purple electricity from its tentacles and fire dark purple colored lighting balls or dark purple colored lighting beams.

Quotes

IKA GA KA NA?! (How do you eel about squid?!)
— Squishy • Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (Japanese version)

Related Quotes

An eight-tentacled who is the master of meddling, Squishy is also quite an accomplished Avalanche player.
— The Cast of Characters • Kirby's Avalanche Instruction Booklet

Etymology

Squishy's name is likely derived from the adjective "squishy," referring to its soft, moist body. It may also be intentionally similar to "squid," the invertebrate that Squishy's design is based off of.

Trivia

  • Squishys look and act (to a lesser extent) much like Bloopers, a very common aquatic enemy from the Mario series.
  • Both Squishy and Flotzo appear in the anime. Ironically, Flotzo (known for being slightly stronger than its counterpart) is portrayed as being cowardly and weak. Squishy, as mentioned above, is a giant monster in the show.
  • Squishy's demise in the anime its similar to the one of Susshi: both monsters end up becoming sushi when defeated.
  • There are two Squishys in the first stage of Onion Ocean that jump straight up into the air from the water below. If the player manages to knock one of them onto land without defeating it, it will simply stand in place and jump straight up every few seconds. This is most likely because the AI of these Squishys was programmed specifically to jump and not to move about.
  • In Kirby's Avalanche, his AI is used by Sasoriman in Puyo Puyo.
KBR Squishy Ship

Artwork

Gallery

Sprites and Models