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KPR Susie artwork This article is about the mid-boss in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. For the obstacle in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, see Springy Hand.

This hand's got sticky fingers, and he's been trying to nab Elline since she escaped. Kirby can't seem to defeat him, but at least Waddle Dee can knock him back a bit with a well-thrown spear!
— Figurine description • Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

Grab Hand is a mid-boss in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.

Physical Appearance[]

Grab Hand is a pale glove with a purple eye and a white iris. Purple smoke billows from his cuff.

Games[]

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[]

Grab Hands first enter Kirby and the Rainbow Curse’s story in the game's introduction. When Elline escapes out of the hole in Dream Land's sky, two Grab Hands chase her down in an attempt to capture her. Kirby rescues her from them before Bandana Waddle Dee fends them off with his spear. The two hands flee back into the hole, returning to Seventopia.

Grab Hands only appear in multiplayer mode. At certain points in most stages, a bouncy purple border surrounds the screen when Grab Hands enter. When this occurs, Kirby is defenseless—he cannot harm the opponents. A Grab Hand's goal is to seize Kirby and drag him off-screen; if this happens, Kirby is KO'd. Only Bandana Waddle Dee's spear attacks can damage Grab Hands. Each hand takes around 2-3 hits to defeat unless he defeats it in one hit with a super jab. Grab Hand is also able to grab and toss the Waddle Dee aside when needed. They give 15 Point Stars when defeated.

Grab Hands play a role in Claycia's battle in the stage The Final Battle. She uses them to project Gray Zones and sculpt Cannon Cottas and Clay Balls. When Claycia is defeated, Kirby learns that the Grab Hands actually belong to Dark Crafter. When this villain is defeated, the hands are destroyed for good.

Locations[]

Green Valley[]

The Adventure Begins[]

Grabs Hands appear at the very beginning of the third room.

Up the Big Ol' Tree[]

Grabs Hands appear at the end of the third room, before the challenge door.

Great Cave Escape[]

Grabs Hands appear near the end of the third room, when Kirby and co. reach the chasm near the end.

Yellow Dunes[]

Dig and Dash[]

Grab Hands appear at the end of the third room; they are encountered after being shot out of the cannons.

The Long-Lost Ruins[]

Grab Hands appear in the fifth room after the area with the four Wall Faces.

Indigo Ocean[]

Swept Out to Sea[]

Grab Hands appear at the beginning of the fourth room.

Blue Sky Palace[]

Rainbow Across the Skies[]

Grab Hands appear at the beginning of the fourth room.

The Wild Red Yonder[]

Grab Hands appear at the beginning of the fourth room.

Orange Woodland[]

Gondola Ride[]

Grab Hands appear at the end of the fourth room.

Red Volcano[]

Burning Secrets[]

Grab Hands appear in the third room after the area with three Bronto Burts. They also appear at the top of the fifth room if Kirby ventures up there. This is the only stage in the game to have two separate Grab Hand sections.

Volcanic Panic[]

Grabs Hands appear near the beginning of the third room, after the challenge door.

Purple Fortress[]

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Grab Hands appear near the end of the fourth room, in the area with the bell.

Wonder Space[]

Grab Hands appear at the end of the fifth room, after the gondola segment.

Etymology[]

Grab Hand's name is a combination of the words "grab," referencing his behavior, and "hand," referencing his appearance.

Trivia[]

  • When Grab Hand attacks Kirby, a rearrangement of the Skull Gang theme from Kirby Mass Attack plays. Additionally, Grab Hand produces a slightly distorted version of Necrodeus' laugh when he snatches Kirby.
  • Grab Hand's in-game appearance differs largely from its artwork. In the game, the enemy has a smoother texture; a sleeker, flatter appearance; longer fingers; and a smaller eye showing less of its sclera.

Related Quotes[]

Looks like Grab Hand is trying to get ahold of Kirby! No one wants to get dragged off to who knows where, so it's up to Waddle Dee to use his spear and save the day. Hurry up and save Kirby, Waddle Dee!
— Fearful Grab Hand figurine description • Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
They'll try to attack Kirby during multiplayer mode, so it's up to the Waddle Dees to fend him off.
— Website description • Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

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