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A fighter with an indomitable spirit! Use a Pinpoint Kick or Dash to attack. You can also grab enemies and stars and then hurl them away. Hyah! Grab friends with Left Stick Up, then fling them to smash the hardest rocks!
— Flavor Text • Kirby Star Allies

Suplex is a Copy Ability in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby Super Star.

Games[]

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra[]

Suplex first appears in Kirby Super Star. Suplex's main attacks allow Kirby to grab his enemies and throw them. Suplex is obtained from Jukid and Bugzzy, who gave Backdrop in Kirby's Adventure and is its Helper.

In the remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Suplex functions the same, except it is also obtained from Phan Phan, who previously gave Throw in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

Techniques[]

Move Controls Description Damage
Dash capture
Lifting up
Y Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Lariat will activate automatically. 0
Turbo dash capture
Lifting up
Dash + Y Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther. 0
Quick stamping Y twice quickly (near enemy) Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air. 70
Pin point kick ↓ + Y (in the air) Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile. 16
After lifting up
Back breaker Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side. 70
Body slam Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards. 70
Pile driver Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground. 70
German suplex Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward. 70
Lariat Y Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc. 70
Jumping body slam B Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends. 70
Air body slam ↑ or → or ← (in the air) Kirby throws the target in a upward arc. 70
Air body down slam ↓ (in the air) Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle. 70

Move Controls Description Damage
Dash Grab B Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Torrent Lariat will activate automatically. 0
Turbo Dash Grab Dash + B Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther. 0
Pinpoint Kick Directional Pad Down + B in air Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile. 16
Fury Stomp B when grabbing Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air. 70
Lift B near foe Kirby lifts up an enemy. Untested
After Lifting
Back Breaker Directional Pad Up Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side. 70
Body Slam Directional Pad Down Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards. 70
Pile Driver Directional Pad Right Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground. 70
Big Suplex Directional Pad Left Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward. 70
Torrent Lariat B Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc. 70
Rock Drop A/Y Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends. 70
Air Body Slam All but Directional Pad Down in air Kirby throws the target in a upward arc. 70
Plunge Body Slam Directional Pad Down in air Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle. 70

Kirby Star Allies[]

Suplex returns in Kirby Star Allies, where it is again obtained from Bugzzy. Although Suplex's moveset is on par with its appearance in previous games, Dash Grab and Turbo Dash Grab can now damage bosses and destroy obstacles such as wooden boxes, and the Friend Abilities Friend Grab and Friend Throw can be executed, which has Kirby pick up one of his Friends and then hurl them, destroying larger obstacles, defeating enemies, and damaging bosses and mid-bosses.

Techniques[]

Move Controls Description Damage[1]
Pro Controller Joy-Con
Dash Grab B Down Button Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Torrent Lariat will activate automatically. This move also damages bosses, and can break obstacles like wooden boxes. 16
Turbo Dash Grab Dash + B Dash + Down Button Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther. 16
Lift B near foe Down Button near foe Kirby lifts up an enemy. Untested
Fury Stomp B when grabbing Down Button when grabbing Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air. 50, 48 (thrown projectile)
Pinpoint Kick Left Stick Down + B in midair Left Stick Down + Down Button in midair Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile. 12
After Lifting
Back Breaker Left Stick Up Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side. 70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Body Slam Left Stick Down Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards. 63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Big Suplex Left Stick Left Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward. 70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Pile Driver Left Stick Right Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground. 70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Torrent Lariat B Down Button Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc. 63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Rock Drop A Right Button Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends. 63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Air Body Slam Left Stick Left/Left Stick Up/Left Stick Right in midair Kirby throws the target in a upward arc. 63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Plunge Body Slam Left Stick Down in air Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle. 70

Move Controls Description Damage[1]
Pro Controller Joy-Con
Dash Grab Y Left Button Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Torrent Lariat will activate automatically. This move also damages bosses, and can break obstacles like wooden boxes. 16
Turbo Dash Grab Dash + Y Dash + Left Button Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther. 16
Lift Y near foe Left Button near foe Kirby lifts up an enemy. Untested
Fury Stomp Y when grabbing Left Button when grabbing Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air. 50, 48 (thrown projectile)
Pinpoint Kick Left Stick Down + Y in midair Left Stick Down + Left Button in midair Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile. 12
After Lifting
Back Breaker Left Stick Up Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side. 70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Body Slam Left Stick Down Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards. 63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Big Suplex Left Stick Left Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward. 70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Pile Driver Left Stick Right Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground. 70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Torrent Lariat Y Left Button Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc. 63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Rock Drop B Down Button Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends. 63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Air Body Slam Left Stick Left/Left Stick Up/Left Stick Right in midair Kirby throws the target in a upward arc. 63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Plunge Body Slam Left Stick Down in air Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle. 70

Friend Abilities[]

Friend Ability Mix Controls Description Damage[1]
Pro Controller Joy-Con
Friend Grab Anyone Friends jump into your arms when you raise your hand with Left Stick Up Kirby/Bugzzy picks up a Friend, holding them. The friend is held until Friend Throw is executed. N/A
Friend Throw Throw the friend you're holding in different directions with A/B/Left Stick Throw the friend you're holding in different directions with Right Button/Down Button/Left Stick Kirby/Bugzzy throws a Friend, and they fly around the screen, hitting any enemies they come across. 77

Friend Ability Mix Controls Description Damage[1]
Pro Controller Joy-Con
Friend Grab Anyone Friends jump into your arms when you raise your hand with Left Stick Up Kirby/Bugzzy picks up a Friend, holding them. The friend is held until Friend Throw is executed. N/A
Friend Throw Throw the friend you're holding in different directions with B/Y/Left Stick Throw the friend you're holding in different directions with Down Button/Left Button/Left Stick Kirby/Bugzzy throws a Friend, and they fly around the screen, hitting any enemies they come across. 77

In the Super Smash Bros. series[]

Many of Suplex's moves, particularly the forward and backward throws and the Fury Stomp are used when Kirby throws an enemy in the Super Smash Bros. series. The only exception is his up throw, which seems to be based on Ninja's Throw. Meta Knight's down throw is also the Fury Stomp.

Flavor Text[]

GameFlavor text
Kirby Super Star
Capture the enemies and use the buttons to perform various pro-wrestling techniques to defeat them.
Kirby Super Star Ultra
This burns with fighting spirit! Grab foes and throw 'em! Learn all 8 throws to be a champ!
Kirby Star Allies
A fighter with an indomitable spirit! Use a Pinpoint Kick or Dash to attack. You can also grab enemies and stars and then hurl them away. Hyah! Grab friends with Left Stick Up, then fling them to smash the hardest rocks!

Related Quotes[]

Attack foes with a mastery of throwing and kicking moves!
— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll

Etymology[]

Suplex is named after a wrestling technique that involves lifting and throwing an opponent, a suplex.

In Other Languages[]

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology and notes
Japanese スープレックス Translates to Suplex.
American English Suplex
Traditional Chinese 摔角手 Translates to Wrestler.
Korean 슈플렉스 Translates to Suplex.
German Wrestler Wrestler
French Lutteur Translates to Wrestler.
Italian Wrestler Wrestler
Spanish Suplex Same as English.

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