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Twister is a recurring enemy in the Kirby series. It yields the Tornado ability when inhaled.

Physical Appearance[]

Twister resembles a small, orange top with yellow floating 'arms'. From game to game, Twister's appearance remains much the same, differing slightly in the shape of its bottom and top.

Games[]

Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[]

Twister makes its debut in Kirby's Adventure. When idle, it spins slowly in place. When Kirby approaches this enemy, it takes to the air and spins faster, chasing him. This attack is similar to the form of attack of the Tornado Copy Ability, which Twister grants when inhaled. While spinning, Twister is invincible to most attacks.

Kirby's Dream Course[]

Twister reappears in Kirby's Dream Course. Defeating it gives the the Tornado ability.

Kirby's Block Ball[]

Twister appears as an enemy in Stages 5 and 8. It remains stationary and drops a Flip item when defeated.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[]

Twister reappears in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and acts similarly to the way it does in Kirby's Adventure and its remake. Like before, it gives the Tornado ability when inhaled.

Kirby: Canvas Curse[]

Twister appears as a rare enemy in Kirby: Canvas Curse, appear ing a few times throughout the game. It gives the Tornado ability as usual.

Kirby: Squeak Squad[]

Twister reappears in Kirby: Squeak Squad and acts similarly to the way it does in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. As usual it gives the Tornado ability when inhaled. Twister can be played as using the Ghost ability. When possessed, Twister can use his spinning ability. Unlike other enemies, it is incapable of jumping, but it can gain height if its spin is used repeatedly.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Twister mainly stays in place until prompted to attack. Unlike in other games, even when spinning, it can still be inhaled. Like before, it gives the Tornado ability when inhaled.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[]

Twister appears in the form of a keychain in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land[]

Twister reappears in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. It often spins in place or chases Kirby down while spinning if he gets close. As usual, it gives the Tornado ability when inhaled.

Other Games[]

Twister's form of attack does not change very much from game to game. However, in some games, Twister is able to pass through walls and sometimes travel off of the screen in some games.

In Kirby's Pinball Land, two Twisters are located at the top level of Whispy Woods Land. When Kirby hits one, he rolls right through it without harming it in any way. Doing this will earn the player 100 points.

Twister also makes a brief appearance in the sub-game Kirby Brawlball in Kirby Mass Attack, along with Bouncys.

Related Quotes[]

This mysterious living headgear can produce a tornado by spinning.
— Headgear description • Kirby Battle Royale

Etymology[]

Twister comes from the word "Twist".

In Other Languages[]

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology and notes
Federal Republic of Germany Trombino --
French Republic
(General)
Tornicoton --
Italian Republic Twister --
Kingdom of Spain
(General)
Vórtor --

Trivia[]

  • In Kirby Battle Royale, one of Tornado's alternative headgear resembles Twister, although, as its headgear description states, it might actually be Twister since the headgear is alive.

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