Kirby series enemies

Poppy Bros. Jr.

Poppy Bros. Jr. are walking enemies wearing a blue cap, sometimes rolling around on an apple or item. If Kirby comes in contact with it, he is damaged. In Kirby Superstar, they can throw bombs, and give Kirby the bomb ability or throw boomerangs and give Kirby the cutter ability.

Cappy

At first glance, Cappies look like bouncing or dancing mushrooms that move slowly along the ground. Occasionally they will throw their mushroom cap up into the air, revealing that they are cylindrical creatures with faces and arms resembling ancient Japanese haniwa statues. When Kirby uses his default inhalation ability on one, he will suck up its mushroom cap, leaving the uncovered cappy unscathed.

Gordo

Gordos are often the one type of monster in a Kirby game that Kirby is completely unable to defeat, even with his crash ability that destroys all enemies on screen. They look like black balls similar in size to Kirby, their bodies are covered in sharp spikes, and they have two eyes. They will typically move in a straight line, horizontally or vertically, bouncing back and forth between walls, presenting a simple moving obstacle for Kirby. Notably, in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, when Kirby acquired the Bomb+Needle combo power, he became a mini-version of Gordo for a short period of time.

Waddle Dee

Main article: Waddle Dee

Waddle Dee are little creatures that inhabit the planet Popstar. They are similar in size and shape to Kirby; yet are red with tan faces rather than Kirby's pink. In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, a single Waddle Dee helps Kirby but in general they are enemy characters although they don't pose much of a threat. Sometimes they can be seen wielding parasols: when Kirby inhales them he will get the "Parasol" ability. In the anime, "Kirby: Right Back at Ya!," there are many Waddle Dees that serve their master, King Dedede. In Kirby 64, Waddle Dee is also a friend of Kirby, just like Dedede. In the DS game Kirby: Canvas Curse, enemy Waddle Dees sometimes wield throwing spears or dandelion puffs, and a Waddle Dee is a playable character unlocked by completing the game with Kirby.

Waddle Doo

Waddle Doos can fire beam weapons and Kirby can get the "Beam" ability by inhaling them. In Kirby 64, this is also what Waddle Dee becomes when he is possessed by Dark Matter. A Waddle Doo is seen as the commander of the Waddle Dees in "Kirby: Right Back at Ya!". Waddle Doo is also playable in Kirby: Canvas Curse when the player either beats the game with every other character, or beats the game with a copy of Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland or Kirby and the Amazing Mirror in the GBA slot of the Nintendo DS system.

Sparky

Sparky is a green enemy carrying the Spark ability. It generates a small electrical field around itself when Kirby comes near it.

Shotzo

Shotzo are the cannon enemies that fire projectiles either in a set position or one that changes accordingly to Kirby's position on screen. The Shotzo itself cannot be damaged, but the cannonballs can be destroyed before they come in contact with Kirby.In the game "Kirby's Dreamland" (game boy), when you get the lollipop (invincibility) and touches shotzo for an period of time, he will be killed.

Scarfy

Scarfies look like orange, floating balls with cute, smiling faces and pointy ears. If Kirby attempts to use his default inhalation abilities on one, it will drop its cutsey facade, turn brown, and pursue Kirby with its sharp teeth and only one eye. Occasionally they will pursue Kirby whenever his back is turned as well. If Kirby can dodge the scarfy long enough, it will stop and explode. In Kirby SuperStar, using the copy ability on Scarfy will yield crash ability.

Burnin' Leo

Burnin' Leos have large hair and eyes, and are, similar to Kirby, round shaped. They wear a tiara with a large jewel in the middle. They give Kirby the flame ability.

Sir Kibble

Sir Kibbles have roughly the same form as Kirby and wear a large brown helmet capable of covering their entire bodies. When Kirby eats them, he gains the cutter ability. In Kirby Super Star, when he creates a partner from them, they are a gold colour as opposed to their usual rusty bronze.

Plasma Wisp

Plasma Wisp are flame-like enemies that carry the Plasma ability. They have many different attacks including plasma arrows and the powerful plasma ball.

Tick

Ticks are simplistic round white creatures with beady black eyes that turn into red semicircles when it's hurt or angry. A red tip on the top of their head that can be extended as high as the ticks desire. When inhaled, Kirby gets the Needle ability.

Knuckle Joe

Knuckle Joe are Kirby-sized elf-like creatures that wear tight blue clothing and a tiara, and have parted, spikey, yellow hair. Unlike other creatures in the Kirby universe, they have slits for eyes. They give Kirby the Fighter ability.

Blade Knight

Blade knights wear an awkward-looking suit of armour and have a single eye in the center of their bodies. They wield a sword so when Kirby inhales them he gets the Sword ability.

Kabu

Kabus bear a slight resemblance to Gyroids of Animal Crossing fame. They have the abilities to float and teleport, but give Kirby no ability. They are always spinning. In "Kirby: Right Back At Ya!", Kabu is a giant statue that can see the future.

Bronto Burt, Twizzy, and Tookey

Bronto Burts are small pink flies that rely on crashing into Kirby and then dying. Twizzies have the same strategy, and look like canaries, while Tookeys look like roosters. They give no ability.

Rocky

Rocky is a rock. It resembles a jagged half-circle and has stuby Kirby-like feet. It sometimes has a headband. It attacks by walking and bumping into Kirby to hurt him. It's rather slow, and when Kirby inhales it, he gets the Rock ability.

Biospark

Bio Sparks also have the same general body shape as Kirby, and are shrouded in a ninja-like cloak and helmet. They give Kirby the ninja ability.

Pineapple

The official name of these enemies is unknown. They are pineapples that wear a green military-type helmet and give the bomb ability.

Simirror

Simirrors are humanoid in form and wear thick robes and a wizard hat. They use a wand as a weapon and, when inhaled, give the Mirror ability. When attacked, they teleport to another area. If they are on solid ground or in the air, they will survive for another hit but if they appear in a wall, they will be defeated.

Wheelie

Wheelies are tires with an eye in their center. They give the Wheel ability. In Kirby Air Ride, Wheelie is called Wheelie Bike and is one of the selectible machines.

Needlous

Needlous carry the Needle ability. They are caterpillar-like enemies that attack by rolling into a ball and rushing at Kirby.

TAC

TAC is a cat-like enemy who wears a black suit and has a green bag. They throw out their hand and steal the power your using and try to run away with it. If you don't defeat TAC quickly, it will run away or blast off into the sky. In Kirby Air Ride, TAC appears in City Trial and gives out power-ups if you ram it.

Bobo

Bobo is a flame-like monster that has shoes and walks. THey never actually go out of their way to attack, and killing them gives the burning ability.

Bonkers

Bonkers are a miniboss character. They are gorilla-type creatures with strong hands. They fight with a hammer and coconuts. When defeated and inhaled, they give the Hammer ability. In SuperStar, when Kirby creates a partner using the hammer ability, the partner Bonkers is incapable of throwing coconuts.

Chef Kawasaki

Chef Kawasaki is a rotund, orange individual who wears an apron and chef's hat and uses a frying pan as his weapon. When inhaled in Kirby Super Star, he gives the Cook ability, which can be used to turn enemies into food, but can only be used once.