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Over time, some of Kirby’s common enemies like the Waddle Dees have become allies. In fact, most of Kirby’s enemies wind up being his friend come the next game (ex: Squeak Squad, Susie). Even antagonists like King Dedede and Meta Knight have appeared fighting alongside Kirby instead of opposing him in recent games. However, not all the Kirby enemies have had a change of heart, and there are still those that will do anything to stop Kirby in his tracks.

10 Ringle

Ringles are cute little creatures that look similar to Kirby and unmasked Meta Knight, but only with a giant, winged bell on their heads. If Kirby inhales them, he can get the Bell Copy Ability, which has a move that can be used underwater. Despite its harmless-looking appearance, Ringle can emit sound waves and damage Kirby if he gets too close.

Thanks to its wings, Ringle can also fly in the air for a while. Unfortunately, since the Bell Ability hasn’t been used in recent entries, this enemy has only appeared in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot.

9 Hot Head & Bubble Head

A classic enemy, Hot Head gave Kirby the Fire Copy Ability. It looks kind of like Birdo (or at least her head) from the Super Mario Bros. series, but rather spitting eggs to hit Kirby, it puffs out its cheeks and shoots fireballs instead (obviously). In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Hot Head could give Kirby a more powerful Copy Ability if the hero had the right blueprints.

By Kirby: Squeak Squad, an aquatic counterpart called Bubble Head was added to the game. Bubble Head gave Kirby the Bubble Copy Ability, allowing him to trap his enemies in bubbles. Players could stack up to five bubbles on the bottom DS screen, permitting Kirby to “have” five copy abilities at once. Unlike Hot Head, Bubble Head hasn’t appeared in a game outside of Kirby: Squeak Squad, which is probably due to the lack of a touch-screen gameplay mechanic in recent Kirby games.

8 Pengy

Pengy would give Kirby the Ice Copy Ability in the older Kirby games. He shared this ability with Chilly, a little snowman with a hat (who’s also adorable). Unfortunately, it seems Pengy has made fewer appearances in recent Kirby entries. He could skate along the ground and expel blasts of ice from his beak.

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Sure, the eyebrows give the impression Pengy’s angry all the time, but he’s like a baby penguin. While it would have been nice to see Pengy alongside Chilly in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, having two enemies that gave Kirby the same Copy Ability would be wasteful.

7 Cupie

Cupie first appeared in Kirby and the Amazing Mirror along with the Cupid Copy Ability. What makes these little guys cute is their resemblance to Kirby, even down to the blush stickers. Cupie could be hard to hit from the ground, and they would fire arrows while floating out of Kirby’s reach.

Thus, while they’re clearly adorable, they could be quite the pest if their arrows happened to hit Kirby mid-flight.

6 Squeakers

Squeakers are mice-like creatures that work with the Squeak Squad. They come in three different colors: yellow, blue, and green. Yellow Squeakers can jump and would chase after Kirby, while the blue and green variants only appeared in Treasure Rooms or if the pink puff grabbed a treasure chest. Blue Squeakers could throw huge bombs at Kirby while green Squeakers tossed smaller ones.

Following the events of Kirby: Squeak Squad, the Squeakers will occasionally ally themselves with Kirby under orders from Daroach, their leader. Squeakers don’t give Kirby any copy abilities, but they can be used against each other if the protagonist spits them out.

5 Twizzy & Tookey

Twizzy and Tookey look like a baby chick (or a canary) and rooster respectively and were with Kirby since Kirby’s Dream Land. They don’t give any Copy Abilities and will usually fly towards Kirby if he gets too close.

Even though they’re cute, Twizzy and Tookey have been removed from most Kirby games. This may be due to the existence of Bronto Burt, who serves the exact same function as Twizzy and Tookeys. Still, the possibilities of Kirby’s Copy Abilities are endless, so maybe classic enemies like these two could give the mascot a different power in a new game.

4 Sparky

Sparky has been Kirby’s main go-to for the Spark Copy Ability. They’re cute little plasma blobs that just hop all over the place, occasionally generating electricity. It’s dangerous for Kirby to approach them because there’s a chance they’ll zap him.

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Sparky did not appear in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but it’s one of the enemies that have appeared quite frequently in the Kirby games thanks to its useful Ability. Spark Copy Ability was good to use against bosses or if Kirby just wanted to defeat enemies by staying in one spot.

3 Phan Phan

Phan Phan served as a miniboss in the GBA/DS-era of Kirby games. He would give Kirby the Throw Ability, which is very useful. With the lack of Throw and Fighting Abilities in more modern Kirby games, there’s been no reason to bring back Phan Phan, unfortunately.

Phan Phan’s certainly adorable, smiling even as he picks up Kirby and slams him into walls, but as a miniboss, he’s dangerous and will deal more damage than regular enemies. Phan Phan could also stomp on Kirby if he got too close. It’s best to take Phan Phan seriously when battling him, especially if Kirby’s low on health. The best way to defeat Phan Phan is to hit him from a distance.

2 Awoofy

A fairly new enemy to the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Awoofys are cute, fox-like creatures that are quite weak, but still adorable nonetheless. They’re members of the Beast Pack, a group of animals that have been capturing Waddle Dees since Kirby and friends’ arrival into the Forgotten Land.

What makes Awoofy so endearing is their idle animations. When they’re not charging after Kirby, they can be seen napping or looking around with perked ears. Awoofys will even stand in line at the amusement park, or can be found sitting at tables with food. They normally won’t attack Kirby if they’re “eating,” but players can still defeat them if they want.

1 Waddle Dee

Waddle Dees are a classic enemy in the Kirby universe and serve as King Dedede’s right-hand henchmen. They’re almost too cute to attack with how they seem to wonder about aimlessly in levels. Some Waddle Dees will even float down with a parasol, allowing Kirby to get the Parasol Ability if he inhales a parasol-wielding Waddle Dee. Later games would introduce giant Waddle Dees, but fans of the series will remember Bandana Waddle Dee character the most.

Originally serving as a miniboss to Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee swiftly became a fan favorite and has since been featured as a playable character in co-op more than once. With King Dedede fighting alongside Kirby, the Waddle Dees have become less of an enemy to Kirby and more of lovable NPCs.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is now available on the Nintendo Switch.

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