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| It's time to dance! The Leaf Dance creates a gorgeous swirl of razor-edged leaves. Press A to Guard, and...huh?! You're gone!
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— Kirby's Return to Dream Land quote
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Leaf is a Copy Ability that is currently exclusively available in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Its attacks include swirling leaves, and throwing them mostly in a vortex fashion. These leaves, like Cutter blades and similar projectiles, are able to cut ropes. In addition, Leaf Kirby also receives a unique Guard, where instead of guarding like he normally would, Kirby hides in a leaf pile, which renders him immune to all attacks. With its unique Guard and the ability to attack from medium range, Leaf is a defensive ability that cautious players can use very effectively.
| Moveset for Kirby's Return to Dream Land
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| Move
| Controls
| Details
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| Leaf Attack
| 1
| Launches several leaves forwards. They swirl around Kirby in an increasing arc before flying offscreen in the forwards direction, dealing delayed damage at surprising ranges.
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| Leaf Swirl
| Hold 1
| Kirby begins circling around, forming a tornado of leaves that deals continuous damage. Kirby can jump and move slowly while spinning; the move can be held indefinitely.
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| Leaf Scatter
| Release 1 during Leaf Swirl
| The leaf tornado from Leaf Swirl expands as its constituent leaves scatter in various directions.
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| Leaf Dance
| Dash + 1
| A more contained and time-limited form of Leaf Swirl; a quick twister of leaves that hits repeatedly for a second or two.
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| Leaf Hide
| Hold A
| A special Guard, whereupon Kirby hides in a pile of leaves. Kirby becomes intangible, completely immune to any attacks, which pass through him without causing any chip damage or knockback; enemies likewise take no damage upon colliding with him, however. Releasing the guard causes a burst of leaves that deal minor damage to nearby enemies.
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| Leaf Uppercut
| ↑ + 1
| Similar to Stone Uppercut, Kirby creates a vertical line of leaves that reaches upwards and hits targets at slightly above his level. Acts quickly and can be reasonably spammed against floating bosses.
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| Leaf Rain
| ↓ + 1 in midair
| Fires mutliple leaves in a fan formation downwards, looking similar to Wing's Feather Gun. Gives Kirby a small boost upwards when used, but the delay between uses makes it not feasible to float with.
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Names in Other Languages
| Language
| Name
| Meaning
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| Japanese
| リーフ
Rīfu
| Leaf
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| German
| Laub
| Foliage
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