Yo-yo
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| Copy Ability | |
| |
| Yo-yo | |
| In Games | Kirby Super Star, Kirby Super Star Ultra |
| Type | Weaponary |
| Appearance | Backwards blue cap |
| Properties | None |
| Other Powers | Expert Yo-Yo skills |
| Ability Icon | 
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| Regular Enemies | Gim |
| Mini-bosses | None |
| Helper | Gim |
—Yo-yo's Flavour Text, Kirby Super Star Ultra
The Yo-yo is a copy ability that Kirby can obtain in Kirby Super Star. Kirby must inhale and swallow Gim to obtain it. When Kirby becomes a Yo-Yo trick-master he wears a backwards light blue cap (differencing from the Wheel ability's red cap) and wields a typical red and white Yo-Yo as his weapon.
[edit] Moves
Kirby combines break dance moves with Yo-Yo tricks as means of attack. His basic attack involves throwing his Yo-Yo as a projectile. He can also grab his enemies with his Yo-Yo, as well as preforming a spin jump with the help of his Yo-Yo. The Break Spin, which is the only break dancing move Kirby has ever used, was later used as his new dash attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, replacing his Burning inspired attack.
| Attack Name | Controls | Description | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-Yo Throw | B (or Up + B/Down + B) | Kirby throws his Yo-Yo out which damages any enemy who comes into contact. The direction depends on which directional key he presses. | None |
| Break Spin | Dash + B | Kirby spins on his head while dashing forward. | None |
| Hammer Drop | Forward/Up/Down + B (Near enemy) | Kirby grabs enemies or mid-bosses (the latter only when defeated), and drops them hard enough to destroy them. | None |
| Gazer Spiral | Down + Up + B (Up and B must be executed at the same time) | Kirby spins around in the air, using his Yo-Yo as a weapon, and damages any enemies that come in contact with him. After the move, he is left vulnerable. Also, at the highest point of his attack, the two stars that spin with him go opposite directions, and have the range to hit both Twin Woods if used in the center. | None |
[edit] Trivia
- The Yo-Yo, the ability cap, and the background of the ability picture are all direct references to Earthbound. The background depicts Earthbound's menu screen, and the Yo-Yo and ability cap come from Ness, who wears a remarkably similar cap and often uses a yo-yo as a weapon.
- The Break Spin is Kirby's Dash attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
[edit] Artwork
