Ranking Every Kirby Copy Ability | The More Hats, The Merrier

Copy abilities are one of the primary cornerstones of the Kirby franchise, and as we wrap up Kirby's 30th anniversary, we're looking at a total of 67 different abilities across the many adventures spanning the historic legacy. Some good, some bad, let's rank all of them!

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[Breezwayman]

What I like about the Mike ability is the fact that Kirby's not trying to attack with it. He's just so tone deaf that when he tries to sing he does massive damage. LOL

[Vercalos]

Regarding the Copy ability from *Kirby Super Star:* It was also useful in the *Milky Way Wishes* portion of that game, as your own copy ability is nerfed in that game, requiring you unlock them in order to use them. The copy allowed you to use abilities you hadn't unlocked yet.

[Fanwithnoimator]

I actually think that Kirby’s backwards hat when he has Wheel is supposed to make him look like a Mechanic.

[KingoftheBashful]

I was always bummed out that when burning fused with fire, they never allowed Kirby to keep the flaming hands. It looks legitimately badass.

[abean]

I really do miss the change in Kirby's color depending on the copy ability.

[stuffyworld]

Glad to know I'm not the only Mirror lover. It's always been my favourite, just wish it showed up more

[goldenglaive]

Glad to see another Poison appreciator! It was actually the copy ability I used on my first True Arena clear in Robobot. I hope it comes back someday sooner than later

[onlookerofthings]

The Morpho Knight upgrade in Forgotten Land instantly made Sword one of my favorites. It was already really good but man, that upgrade's some of the most fun I've ever had in a Kirby game

[TheLetsGamer]

This is objectively a correct list because Ant acknowledged the unique moveset of Sleep in Battle Royale.

Seriously though, congratulations on 200 episodes, Ant! We can tell how much you've been refining the quality of your content over the years, and it definitely shows! Cheers and best wishes to all your future endeavors!

[kekeflipnote]

Great video! And soon l will try to illustrate many abilities as well on my 3DS ^^

[Damariobros]

THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO GET PAINT! You can get it from Marx as well.

Also copy can be used in Milky Way Wishes, if you deal the final blow to Heavy Metal Lobster in the same attack that you scan its little paint blob, to take the Paint ability outside of the boss fight.

[CeHee]

27:20 Also the references to the Robobot armour are greatly appreciate.

[twintv]

2:59 Light
3:35 Copy
4:03 Mini
4:29 Metal
5:09 Ball
5:54 Paint
6:33 Festival
7:06 Ghost
7:55 Throw
8:31 Laser
9:05 Sleep
10:01 Balloon
10:28 Backdrop
10:53 Freeze
11:20 Burning
11:50 Bubble
12:28 Jelly
13:03 Missile
13:28 Stone
14:05 Cupid
14:32 Hi-Jump
15:05 Drill
15:55 Animal
16:25 Wing
16:56 Jet
17:21 Wheel
17:58 Suplex
18:26 Whip
19:02 Magic
19:41 Cutter
20:21 Spider
20:57 Bell
21:31 Cleaning
22:27 Artist
23:34 Parasol
24:08 Cook
24:31 Needle
25:25 ESP
26:07 Circus
26:43 Bomb
27:17 Mecha
27:53 Archer
28:24 Water
28:58 Poison
29:39 Crash
30:10 Mike
30:45 Fire
31:20 Ranger
31:59 Ninja
32:38 Sword
33:10 Spear
33:47 Staff
34:27 Beetle
35:02 Spark
35:40 Plasma
37:19 Hammer
36:49 Smash Bros.
37:28 Ice
37:57 Leaf
38:32 Fighter
39:10 Wrestler
39:51 Tornado
40:48 Beam
41:24 UFO
41:58 Doctor
42:48 Yo-Yo
43:38 Mirror

[C_Arson]

Nice to see some Staff appreciation! It's not necessarily my top ability, but I always thought its concept was really cool and the pogo bouncing moves were quite fun, especially when you give it a wind element. Would love to see it again, especially to see how it would work in 3D.

[FedoraKirb]

Happy 200 episodes!

I’m of the personal opinion that Planet Robobot had the strongest selection of new abilities, and I wish we could see them more. Doctor at least got to show up again in Battle Royale and the Clash games, but ESP would have been SICK in Fighters 2, and Poison (along with Missile) is probably the most underrated ability in the franchise imo.

Also the fact that Forgotten Land broke Whip’s perfect attendance makes me a little sad, as it’s tied with Beetle for my favorite ability.

[Dinomatrix]

I feel like the only reason we got Drill instead of a revamped Animal is because even the most basic enemies were animals.

[DezBlubaugh]

Yeah Tornado Kirby is actually like the most untouchable ability in the game. The only real downside being you’re vulnerable for a bit after spinning. Shit carried me through True Arena in return to dreamland

[Raph___A]

Congratulations on 200 episodes, Antdude! Your Kirby marathon videos were my introduction to you and I've never looked back since.

[Nickk-vt]

30:43 I have played this game for over 60 hours and I have never seen this move before! Kirby has so much depth and I love that!

[zigazav]

A note about Ranger, it also has the unique power among regular Copy Abilities to even hurt Clawroline while she's clinging to the background to chuck knives at you where she can't be hit by you during that in most cases. But, good luck aiming your shot and having it go off on her before she flinches you out of that aiming stance by hitting you.