Cutter

Cutter Artwork of Cutter Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Details First game Kirby's Adventure (1993) Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023) Other game(s) Kirby's Dream Land 2 Kirby Super Star Kirby's Dream Land 3 Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby Super Star Ultra Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Fighters Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Battle Royale Kirby Star Allies Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference) Usage type Unlimited use Obtained from Sir Kibble, Kibble Blade, Kapar, boomerang-wielding Poppy Bros. Jr. or Perot, staff-wielding Bukiset, Sawyer, Fishbone, Jackle, Waiu, cutter-wielding Shadow Kirby, amiibo (Kirby: Planet Robobot): Toon Link Obtained by projectiles from Mr. Shine, Meta Knight (Kirby Super Star), Flowery Woods, Miracle Matter, Marx, Marx Soul, Soul of Sectonia, Chaos Elfilis, Void, Void Soul Power(s) Cuts enemies, ropes and grass with a curved blade that can also be thrown as a boomerang. Helper Sir Kibble Similar to Sword, Ninja, Spear, Leaf, Smash Bros., Final Cutter

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Cutter is a Copy Ability that grants Kirby the ability to throw blade boomerangs as projectiles, or strike enemies up close with them. Typically, this ability gives Kirby a yellow cap with the blade embedded in the top, though other appearances of the ability may leave Kirby largely unchanged until he uses it, with the most noteworthy outlier example being in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (where Kirby throws a piece of himself as the boomerang). Using this ability, Kirby can slice ropes and foliage from a distance by steering his projectiles, or get up close and defeat foes with the devastating Final Cutter attack.

Cutter first appeared in Kirby's Adventure, making it among the oldest Copy Abilities in the entire series. Since then, it has appeared as an ability in 18 subsequent games, tying Parasol as the most ubiquitous ability in the whole series. Its primary provider is the yellow suit of armor known as Sir Kibble, but many other creatures provide this ability, including Poppy Bros. Jr. with boomerangs, Kapar, the Mid-Boss Kibble Blade, and the projectiles thrown out by Soul-form bosses that use Shooter Cutter as an attack.

Characteristics[edit]

Kirby using the Cutter ability to slice a nut off a vine in Kirby Star Allies.

Cutter is among the oldest and most ubiquitous Copy Abilities in the Kirby series, first appearing in Kirby's Adventure and reappearing in every subsequent main-series title, along with several spin-offs. In its most basic form, it gives Kirby the ability to throw bladed boomerang projectiles that travel a short distance in front of him before flying back. While the range forward is rather limited, if Kirby gets out of the way of his boomerang as it returns, it will fly past him and keep traveling until it leaves the screen or hits something. As such, it is often useful for Kirby to use this ability while facing away from his target in order to keep a safer distance.

Various subsequent Kirby games give the Cutter ability more utility. There are several stage devices such as ropes and foliage which can be sliced using Cutter, giving the ability utility outside of simply battling foes. Most games also allow Kirby to steer his boomerang after throwing it, allowing him to reach otherwise difficult spots with his attacks. Games that follow Kirby Super Star's example add a large number of melee attacks to Cutter, allowing Kirby to fight up close with rapid swings of his cutter blade, finishing with the iconic Final Cutter technique. Main-series titles starting with Kirby: Squeak Squad allow Kirby to throw more powerful Cutter blades that pass through their targets (usually after charging up the attack). Lastly, Cutter is readily fused with other elements, producing powerful combinations such as those seen in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards and Kirby Star Allies.

The Cutter Ability's most recognizable provider is the yellow suit of armor called Sir Kibble, who appears in nearly every game that Cutter is featured in. Besides him, there are many more enemies that provide the ability, and it can also be absorbed from the attacks of certain bosses, with the most notable example being the Shooter Cutter projectiles.

Appearance[edit]

Obtaining Cutter in most games gives Kirby a yellow cap with two eyes similar to Kirby's own, with two white wings on their sides. When not attacking, a cutter blade stays on top of his hat; in most games, this blade is simply positioned on the hat, but since Kirby Star Allies, the hat features a small partition on top in which the blade can be placed properly. The colors of the hat have been mostly consistent over the years, although its visor changes from being white, light yellow and yellow depending on the game or media.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]

Kirby attempting to hit Poppy Bros. Sr. with a Cutter boomerang in Kirby's Adventure

Cutter's first appearance is in Kirby's Adventure, making it among the oldest abilities in the series. With this ability, Kirby can throw up to 3 cutter blades at a time, which return like boomerangs. If Kirby jumps out of the way of his returning cutter, it will fly past him and off the screen, making this ability useful as a long-range attack from behind. Kirby takes on an orange body color for this ability, similar to many others.

Cutter also returns in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, where Kirby has his hat from Kirby Super Star.

Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]

Cutter appears again in Kirby's Dream Land 2. When by himself, Cutter Kirby's attacks function the same as in Kirby's Adventure. However, the attack changes character when paired up with Rick, Kine, or Coo, as follows:

Animal Friend	Appearance	Description
Coo		Coo throws three feathers ahead which spread out.
Kine		Lets Kine spit a crescent-shaped laser from his mouth, which grows as it travels further.
Rick		Rick throws Kirby like a boomerang into the direction he is facing.

Throughout Kirby's Dream Land 2, there are specific blocks which can be broken only with the Cutter ability. They are marked with a straight line across them.

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

Cutter Kirby using the Final Cutter technique on an enemy in Kirby Super Star

Cutter returns in Kirby Super Star and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, with an expanded moveset that for the first time introduces the Final Cutter technique, along with other close-range attacks. In addition to enemies like Sir Kibble, a boomerang-wielding Poppy Bros. Jr. or a Perot (the latter in Kirby Super Star Ultra only), Kirby can also obtain the Cutter ability through Copy Essences and Copy Essences Deluxe. Kirby Super Star introduced the now-familiar yellow cap with a blade on top for Kirby whenever he has this ability. Kirby can also use up his ability to conjure Sir Kibble as a helper. In Kirby Super Star only, when Copy Kirby uses Analyze Beam on Chef Kawasaki during battle, Cutter is one of the possible copy abilities he can get - the others are Beam, Sword, or Wing.

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

When paired up, Rick can toss Kirby as a large cutter boomerang when Kirby has the Cutter ability in Kirby's Dream Land 3.

Cutter appears as an ability in Kirby's Dream Land 3. When by himself, Cutter Kirby's attack functions identically to how it does in Kirby's Adventure, except that it can be aimed upward slightly. However, the attack changes its properties when Kirby is paired up with one of the six Animal Friends, as follows:

Animal Friend	Appearance	Description
ChuChu		Kirby swings ChuChu around himself like an axe blade, defeating enemies around him. He cannot throw ChuChu, however.
Coo		Coo throws out a single feather that can be angled in three directions.
Kine		Lets Kine spit a crescent-shaped laser from his mouth, which destroys Star Blocks without stopping and shrinks as it travels further until it has fully disappeared.
Nago		Nago swings Kirby upwards very quickly, creating a crescent-shaped blast of energy that flies diagonally into the sky, defeating enemies in its path.
Pitch		Pitch is thrown like a boomerang, harming enemies he touches and returning to Kirby. Moving just right can cause Pitch to circle around Kirby indefinitely. Kirby cannot enter doors until he catches the bird again.
Rick		Rick throws Kirby like a boomerang, making him slowly fly through the air and attempt to return to the hamster. If Rick moves just right, it is possible to prevent Kirby from returning to his back, causing him to repeatedly orbit his friend instead.

Throughout Kirby's Dream Land 3, there are specific blocks which can be broken only with the Cutter ability. They are marked with the Cutter icon on them.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

Kirby tossing a piece of himself as the cutter blade in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Cutter returns as a Copy Ability in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Here, the ability follows the same simple design philosophy as other abilities in the game, giving Kirby only one attack. However, unlike in preceding games, the ability functions a little differently here. Instead of throwing distinct blade boomerangs at his foes, Kirby throws a portion of his body as the blade, splitting himself into two distinct objects. The blade has his face on it and flies at moderate speed forward, then comes back to the rest of his body, which has for the moment been reduced to a thin stub with feet only able to walk around and jump once. Once the two pieces make contact again, Kirby returns to his normal self, which effectively means that Kirby can only throw out one blade at a time, and has limited movement options while the blade is out. Unlike cutter blades in other games, this one will home back in towards the rest of Kirby once it is done flying forward, meaning that Kirby's stub body can guide the blade on its return trip to adjust its trajectory. If the body takes damage while the blade is out, Kirby will immediately snap back to normal as the blade disappears.

Like with the other abilities in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Cutter can be combined with itself or with another ability to create Power Combos. Doubling up on Cutter allows Kirby to throw a larger spike-covered blade, though with the same limitations as before. Combinations with other abilities produce a wide array of powers, including creating a large flaming sword, throwing explosive ninja stars, and even shaping himself into stone sculptures of his Animal Friends.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror / Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

Cutter Kirby cutting a rope holding up a Sparky in Kirby: Squeak Squad

Cutter returns in both Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad, acting much as it did in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and once again provided by Sir Kibble, Moley's spiked balls (and to some extent in Amazing Mirror's case, Shadow Kirby). Unlike in older games, the cutter blade can be thrown farther by holding B, and the angle of the cutter blade can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad. Notably, the Final Cutter technique appears in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, but it is not performable using Cutter, instead being attached to Smash, Sword, and Master.

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, an Ability Scroll can be obtained for Cutter which turns the regular Cutter Boomerang attack into the "Piercing Cutter" (貫通カッター^[1]), increasing the size of the cutter blade and allowing it to pass through multiple targets.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

Cutter Kirby using the Cutter Dash technique to slice a rope in Kirby's Return to Dream Land

The Cutter Copy Ability also appears in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Kirby's Cutter ability is fairly similar in appearance and functionality to how it was in Kirby Super Star, though with the added ability to steer and charge the Cutter blades, much like in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad respectively. The Cutter ability is used often to cut ropes, with one Energy Sphere in particular requiring use of the Cutter Boomerang to access.

Cutter is once again provided mainly by Sir Kibble, though other sources include the new enemy Jackle and the new Mid-Boss Kibble Blade.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Cutter returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, largely unchanged from its appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Like in most titles, it is most easily obtained by swallowing Sir Kibble. However, it can also be obtained by swallowing Flowery Woods's spinning flowers. It also features as one of the abilities in Kirby Fighters.

Cutter also appears as two collectible Keychains, one using a sprite from Kirby's Dream Land 2, and another with a sprite from Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and Kirby: Planet Robobot
Skill	Image	Button Execution	Description
Cutter Boomerang		B	The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad or Circle Pad while in flight and are destroyed upon hitting something.
Hyper Boomerang		Hold B, release	A significantly larger cutting blade. Acts identically to a regular one, but can bounce off walls before breaking and travels through enemies.
Cutter Dash		Dash + B	Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade.
Sweep Cutter		Hold B in midair	While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. If an enemy is hit, Kirby will bounce away.
Cutter Drop		↓ + B in midair	A diving blade attack.
Cleaving Cutter		B next to foe	Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards.
Final Cutter		B repeatedly next to foe	After a series of swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe[edit]

Cutter is one of the selectable Copy Abilities which can be used in this game. Its moveset is largely unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Upon clearing Single Player mode with the ability once, a Rare Hat that resembles Sir Kibble's helmet is unlocked.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Kirby using the Robobot Armor Cutter Mode to clear away an obstruction in Kirby: Planet Robobot

Cutter returns in Kirby: Planet Robobot, largely unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, with the exception that Cutter Dash now travels further than before. It can now be used in tandem with the Robobot Armor to form the potent Cutter Mode, which can slice giant wooden beams and chains, and deals massive damage to enemies.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

Cutter is one of the first abilities available in Kirby Battle Royale, and is also available along with Sword and Beetle in the demo version. It is distinguished from the other abilities by its blade projectiles being able to bounce off of walls and other barriers.

There are three alternate pieces of Headgear for the Cutter ability. These are the "Sir Kibble Helmet", the "Mohawk", and the "Knight Helmet".

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  The Sir Kibble Helmet in Kirby Battle Royale

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  The Mohawk

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  The Knight Helmet

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

By combining Cutter with the Bluster Power Effect, Sir Kibble can throw a boomerang that travels upward to clear away some foliage to solve a puzzle in Kirby Star Allies.

Cutter appears again in Kirby Star Allies, along with Sir Kibble who can utilize its full moveset when recruited as a Friend. In this game, Cutter Kirby has access to all of the same moves as he had in the preceding main-series titles. In addition to its standard attributes, however, Cutter can be enhanced using one of the five Power Effects, adding elemental power to the boomerangs and in some cases, altering their trajectories.

Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

Cutter returns in Kirby Fighters 2 as a selectable ability for Kirby. It is unlocked after attaining a Fighters Rank of 24. Its moveset is largely the same as in previous games, though damage values have been adjusted. Two Rare Hats exist for Cutter Kirby in this game: the first is the Sir Kibble Helmet from Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and the second is the Punk Mohawk, which is similar to the Mohawk headgear in Kirby Battle Royale.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Cutter ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset[edit]

Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]

Kirby throwing a cutter boomerang to catch some items in Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Cutter returns in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Here, Kirby can use the blade to pick up items from afar and return them to him, making it function similarly to the boomerang in The Legend of Zelda series. Unlike in other games in the Kirby series, Cutter's boomerangs are oriented laterally rather than vertically. The Cutter ability also has two evolutions associated with it: it can first be evolved into Chakram Cutter, allowing Kirby to wield a pair of chakrams which deal more damage and tend to curve in a direction when returning, and then into Buzz-Saw Cutter, allowing Kirby to throw large spinning buzz saws that ricochet off walls and drag enemies with them.

This ability is one of four accessible in the game's demo. It automatically becomes Chakram Cutter once the three available stages are complete, but this can be reverted back to the original ability if the player so desires.

Moveset[edit]

The following is Cutter's moveset in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. All attack names are taken from the Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide unless otherwise stated. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

Cutter does not appear as an ability in Kirby's Dream Buffet. However, Cutter Kirby's likeness can be seen on a Character Treat, depicting his sprite from Kirby's Dream Land 2.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Main article: Final Cutter

In the Super Smash Bros. series, Final Cutter is Kirby's up special move in all installments. It's useful for recovering, but causes Kirby to plummet off-stage if he misses the ledge. It also shoots out a projectile if Kirby lands on the ground which can lightly knock back opponents. If opponents are hit during the downswing of the blade, they will be sent flying downward at a fixed velocity.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]

Cutter Artwork of Cutter Kirby from Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. Details First episode The Fofa Factor Last episode War of the Woods Other episode(s) The Flower Plot Obtained from Slice n' Splice's staff, sharp objects like Lovely petals and King Dedede's lasersaw (or chainsaw) Power(s) Gives Kirby a sharp blade to cut things with.

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In the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, the Cutter ability makes its first appearance in The Fofa Factor, when Kirby obtains it from the monster Slice n' Splice. The ability functions largely the same in the anime as it does in the games, though its ability to cleave through objects is highly exaggerated.

Unlike many of the other abilities, Cutter has a limited amount of screen time. In The Flower Plot, Kirby uses the blade to quickly fell Lovely in a slice done off-camera. In War of the Woods, Kirby throws a unique move called Cutter Beam to split the Royal Racecar in half, thus temporarily foiling King Dedede and Escargoon.

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  Kirby felling Slice n' Splice with the Cutter ability

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  Kirby about to finish off Lovely using the Cutter ability

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  The Royal Racecar sliced in half on the road by Cutter Kirby

In the Kirby novel series[edit]

Cutter Kirby gains the Cutter ability in Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?! Details First volume Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?! Last volume Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles! (Buzz-Saw Cutter) Other volume(s) Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!! Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood Obtained from Sir Kibble Power(s) Throwing a sharp blade that returns like a boomerang

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In the Kirby novel series, the Cutter ability appears in Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!, where Kirby obtains it from Sir Kibble, makes minor appearances in Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!! and Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood, and one of its Evolved Copy Abilities appear in Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!. With this Copy Ability, Kirby can use moves such as Cutter Boomerang, Hyper Boomerang and Cleaving Cutter.

In Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!, when Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight are on their quest to save the kidnapped Mrs. Parfaitski, they come across a small ravine. The three notice a bridge, and attempt to cross it. Before they can, a sharp blade suddenly flies out, and cuts the rope holding the suspension bridge, causing it to fall into the ravine. Sir Kibble reveals himself, and attempts to attack the group with more of his boomerang-like blades. Kirby drops the Wheel ability he previously had, which releases Wheelie. Kirby then inhales Sir Kibble to get the Cutter ability. Kirby throws the blade on his head at the tallest, thickest tree he could find to cut it down. The tree falls down and reaches the other side of the ravine, allowing the group to use it as a bridge. Wheelie is forced to lead the way. When the group reaches a cave, Wheelie requests that Kirby releases Sir Kibble so they can explain why they had kidnapped Mrs. Parfaitski. Kirby complies, and drops his Cutter ability to release a dazed and angered Sir Kibble.

In Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, the Cutter ability makes a minor appearance as one of the many copy abilities held by the Kirby clones created by the Kirby Printer. It also makes a minor appearance in Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!, where it's one of the abilities used by Shadow Kirby on his final battle with Kirby. After his defeat, a piece of his cutter blade is used by Bandana Waddle Dee to make a spear out of the staff he had gotten from a Kirby clone during a previous battle. The ability also makes a minor appearance in Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood, where Kirby uses it to battle against Landia.

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!, while the base Cutter ability does not make a proper appearance, its Evolved Copy Ability Buzz-Saw Cutter appears at the end of the novel. It is given to Kirby by Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee shortly before the battle with Chaos Elfilis, and Kirby uses said ability to battle it.

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  A Cutter Kirby among many of the Kirby clones created by the Kirby Printer in Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!

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  Shadow Kirby, with the Cutter ability, being attacked by Wrestler Kirby in Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby's Adventure	Kirby can throw a series of cutters that return like boomerangs!
	Kirby Super Star	The Cutter can cut anything in it's[sic] path. Use it to cut down enemies, as well as ropes that get in your way.
	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land	The Cutter Boomerang is coming right back at ya!
	Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Throw the Cutter farther by holding B. Aim up or down with the + Control Pad.
	Kirby: Squeak Squad	Remote Cutter BOOMERANG!
	Kirby Super Star Ultra	Throw a boomerang all over! Slash! Jab! Strike! You can even cut ropes!
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Cut through ropes with the blade of a well-aimed boomerang. Aim up or down, or charge up for a Hyper Boomerang!
	Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby: Planet Robobot	A boomerang that returns to your hand after being thrown. You can charge it up, steer its flight path upward or downward, and use it to cut ropes!
	Kirby Battle Royale	A razor-sharp ability that is effective at both close and long range!
	Kirby Star Allies	This boomerang slices grass and vines! If it skims land your friends are burning with fire or drenching with water, it will take on those elements. And if it absorbs wind, it can fly upward. Wreak havoc with your Final Cutter!
	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Figure description: Swish! Sling that sharp-edged boomerang! Use it to grab far-off items. Hold the button down to freeze it in midair and charge it up. That will make it extra powerful! Swish! Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee: The Cutter ability lets you stop your attack in midair and charge it up! Just hold down B/Y after you throw. Once it's charged up, let go of B/Y to unleash a powerful Return Attack!
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Cut through ropes with the blade of a well-aimed boomerang. Aim it upward or down, or hold to charge up a Hyper Boomerang!

Kirby Super Star manual[edit]

• "He uses a cutter that moves like a boomerang to cut his enemies."

Trivia[edit]

• The way Cutter Kirby attacks via throwing from the hat is similar to the Eye Slugger of Ultraseven, the protagonist of the eponymous tokusatsu TV show.
• In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, the English pause description for the Cutter ability references the name of the anime, Kirby: Right Back at Ya!.
• Cutter and Ice are the only Copy Abilities which have appeared in every Kirby main series game since Kirby's Adventure.

Gallery[edit]

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  Artwork from Kirby's Adventure

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  Artwork from Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Cutter + Rick)

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  Sprite from Kirby's Dream Land 2

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  Icon from Kirby Super Star

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  Artwork from Kirby's Dream Land 3

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  Screenshot from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

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  Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra

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  Artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Ability Star from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Names in other languages[edit]

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