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'''Waddle Dees''' are a species of very peaceful creatures that are a common sight in [[Dream Land]], in the wider [[Popstar]] region, and on [[Planet|many other planets]]. Named for their waddling gait, Waddle Dees are about the same size as [[Kirby]], and have a slightly pear-shaped body with orange-red skin, fingerless stubs for arms, and two feet which are typically yellow, but may also be tan or a light orange. Their faces are tan in color and consist of two dark brown eyes, two cheek blushes, and no mouth or nose (though Waddle Dees are known to speak and eat despite lacking mouths). While most Waddle Dees are orange or red, there also are [[Color changes|green, yellow, blue]], or [[Gold Waddle Dee|golden]] Waddle Dees to be found.

Overall, Waddle Dees are depicted as peaceful denizens of Dream Land that seldom fight actively. Instead, they usually just waddle around in stages and leap in the air occasionally, neither paying attention to, nor actively attacking Kirby. While they are generally not much of a threat, they usually [[damage]] Kirby if they run into him or if he touches them. Many, but not all Waddle Dees seem to have affiliated themselves with [[King Dedede]], and those that have usually show a great amount of respect and loyalty towards their leader, even if they sometimes mention his character flaws. King Dedede often employs them as servants, soldiers, and guards, giving the latter of these [[Spear Waddle Dee|spears to use to varying degrees of effectiveness]]. Among the most loyal of these is [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], named after his blue bandana, who also happens to be friends with Kirby.

|[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (SNES)]]

Waddle Dees make their first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. Like in most of the games to follow this installment, they are depicted as one of the weakest types of enemies, possessing no means to attack Kirby other than to accidentally bump into him, though they do move more erratically in the [[Extra Game]]. The [[Parasol (enemy)|Parasol]]-wielding variant of the Waddle Dee is also first seen in this game, using its parasol as a parachute to glide down to the ground; as the game contains no Copy Abilities, however, they do not yield the [[Parasol]] ability. Waddle Dees appear in every stage of the game.

Waddle Dees make another appearance in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', as well as in the remake ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', again serving as one of the weakest foes Kirby faces during his journey. When appearing as Parasol Waddle Dees, they can be inhaled to give Kirby the Parasol ability. Parasol Waddle Dees are one of the common sources for the Parasol ability, the other ones being Parasol Waddle Doo and the parasol from a [[Shotzo|Parasol Shotzo]]. Waddle Dees can also be found in different colors in the remake.

Waddle Dees appear in ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' as common enemies on the courses. They always remain stationary and yield no ability when bumped into. In this game, they function exactly the same as [[Kabu]]s, [[Broom Hatter|Broomhatters]], and [[Squishy]]s.

In ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'', a Waddle Dee is the first opponent in Easy mode, never being fought in any other game mode. It is the easiest and seems to simply place Puyos at random and never rotates them.

In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', two basic types of Waddle Dees exist, both of which walk in a straight line and turn around when reaching an obstacle. The difference between them is that one type is able to jump and walk up and down slopes, while the other is unable to do either of these things.

Waddle Dees appear as common enemies in this title. They are worth 300 points when bumped into and defeated and will drop food.

A single Waddle Dee appears in the ''Pinball'' mini-game as a static target worth 100 points. It can only be hit if Kirby rolls behind [[Kracko]].

Waddle Dees reappear in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. While they retain their usual role as a common enemy, a Parasol Waddle Dee also serves as the [[Helper]] that can be created from the Parasol ability. The Helper is much more capable during battle than his enemy counterparts, being able to use the same moveset as Parasol Kirby. A [[Sailor Waddle Dee|Waddle Dee in a sailor garb]] also gets introduced as one of [[Meta Knight]]'s henchmen during his conquest to take over Dream Land. Yet another Waddle Dee appears in [[The Arena]] as a joke opponent; this Waddle Dee has more health than regular ones but does not move, instead walking in place until defeated.

In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', Waddle Dee also appears on two cards in [[Kirby Card Swipe]], one of which depicts him in a [[cart]].

In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', Waddle Dees are once more encountered as common foes throughout the game. Here, they possess two basic types of movements: they are either found pacing back and forth in a predefined area or moving in a straight line until they run into an obstacle, jumping occasionally. As the game does not assign health meters to enemies, they, like most other adversaries, can be defeated in a single hit from any attack or by colliding with them.

===''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (SNES)===

A Waddle Dee serves as the first opponent in the Story Mode in the SNES version of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]''. Naturally, it is the easiest to defeat.

{{Quote|This little guy will be found throughout the courses. Each time Kirby touches him, some of Kirby's [[Stamina|vitality]] will be taken away.|Description from ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'' North American instruction booklet}}

Waddle Dees appear as common enemies in this game, and typically only walk back and forth. Apart from getting in the way, they are not particularly threatening and can be defeated easily by popping the [[Game Boy Color]] up to turn them into [[Point Star|star pieces]]. When groups of four Waddle Dees are together, they can be flipped into blue star pieces.

Waddle Dees once again take their role as enemies in the game ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''. These Waddle Dees do not live in Dream Land however, but in the [[Mirror World]], and can be commonly found in every major area of it. Aside from regular Waddle Dees, a bigger version of them known as [[Big Waddle Dee]] can also be found. Aside from their size, though, they do not possess any more strength or health than the smaller Waddle Dees and can easily be defeated in one hit.

In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', regular Waddle Dees, along with two new variants appear. The first, called [[Fluff Waddle Dee]], floats down on a fluff, similarly to Parasol Waddle Dee, with the difference being that the fluff version does not give a Copy Ability due to Parasol's absence in this game. The second variant, called [[Spear Waddle Dee]], holds a spear, which he can throw at Kirby. Spear Waddle Dees usually appear as a type of Mid Boss. Both variants, as well as the regular version, have the same appearance when stunned. A playable Waddle Dee ball is unlocked if the game is beaten once. He has the same stats as Kirby without Copy Abilities, except for health, like every other playable character besides Kirby.

Waddle Dee re-appears in [[Patch Land]], however according to an in-game interlude, the Waddle Dees made of yarn are not actually Waddle Dees (servants of King Dedede), but rather creations of [[Yin-Yarn]]. Unlike Waddle Dees from other games, running into Yarn Waddle Dees will not hurt Kirby. However, sometimes Waddle Dees do try to attack Kirby through the use of arrows ('''Bow Waddle Dee''') and spears ('''Spear Waddle Dee'''). In some levels of the game, Waddle Dees appear riding dune buggies (in this appearance they are called '''Truck Monster''') in a race between them and Kirby in his truck form. Waddle Dees also appear in numerous levels as hapless foes and bystanders, can appear asleep, or carry Parasols ('''Parasol Waddle Dee''') and Balloons ('''Balloon Waddle Dee'''). Waddle Dees also make a small appearance in the [[Squashini]] boss fight as part of an audience. In addition to this, a single Waddle Dee is seen burning in the [[Hot Wings]] fight, and King Dedede's Waddle Dees can be seen in some cutscenes. In [[Castle Dedede (stage)|Castle Dedede]], a [[Big Waddle Dee]] can be seen guarding the throne room. This Waddle Dee is not mentioned in the [[Patch Plaza]].

In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', Waddle Dees throw small bombs. Sometimes they throw nuts (and [[Fruit]]) from palm trees. They also throw bombs [[Waddle Dee portrait|while inside paintings]], or behind fake walls. There is a single [[Gold Waddle Dee]], which runs away from the Kirbys like in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''; unlike the golden Waddle Dees in that game, however, defeating it is necessary to clear the [[Checklist (Kirby Mass Attack)|Checklist]].

Waddle Dees reappear in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', exhibiting similar behavior to the Waddle Dees in other games. Waddle Dees come in different sizes, ranging from small to large ones. Larger ones need to be super inhaled in order for Kirby to inhale them and resemble [[Big Waddle Dee]]s from previous games. Waddle Dees often come in [[Puppet Dee|Puppet Waddle Dee]]s, a large Waddle-Dee shaped container with three Waddle Dees in it. Waddle Dees can also be sometimes seen riding [[Nruff]]s.

!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''  

![[Cookie Country]]

![[Raisin Ruins]]

![[Onion Ocean]]

![[White Wafers]]

![[Nutty Noon]]

![[Egg Engines]]

![[Dangerous Dinner]]

|{{N}}

|N/A

|{{N}}

!colspan=8|<small>*appears in alternate form only</small>

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Additionally, [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], along with other normal Waddle Dees are present in the game's intro movie.

[[File:KTD Waddle Dee stack.png|thumb|250px|Waddle Dees can sometimes be found in strange formations, as seen here in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.]]

Waddle Dee appears again as a common enemy in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. They also appear as [[Lumberjack Waddle Dee|woodcutters who cut down trees in the background]], operate [[Lollipop Tank|roving tanks]], and there are [[Grandy|large and woolly]], [[Spookstep|ghostly]], and [[Sectra Dee|insectoid]] variants.

Additionally, Bandana Waddle Dee appears at many points to give Kirby or King Dedede an [[Assist Star]] that they can hold onto and use when necessary.

====Locations====

In ''Kirby Triple Deluxe'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:

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!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby Triple Deluxe'' &nbsp;

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!Stage

![[Fine Fields]]

![[Lollipop Land]]

![[Old Odyssey]]

![[Wild World]]

![[Endless Explosions]]

![[Royal Road]]

|{{N}}

|{{N}}

|Stage 6

|Stage 7

|Stage 8

|{{N}}

===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===

Waddle Dees can be thrown by King Dedede on the [[Dedede Arena]] stage. Additionally, [[Waddle Dee Train]]s appear as hazards in the [[Waddle Dee Train Tracks]] stage.

===''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe''===

Waddle Dees appear in a few levels of ''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe'' as standard enemies. King Dedede can also wear a mask resembling a Waddle Dee, obtained if the game detects ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' StreetPass data on the system.

After clearing [[C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe)|C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)]], the secret staff credits show that the hand puppets seen in various parts of the game are actually being puppeteered by a Waddle Dee.

===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===

Three different shades of [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] appear in ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'' to help Kirby out in multiplayer. Regular Waddle Dees do not appear as enemies, instead being replaced with [[Cotta]]s.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===

Waddle Dees returned as per usual in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. In addition to the standard ones seen thus far, the following new and notable varieties are seen:

*[[Driver Waddle Dee]]: Waddle Dees who drive vehicles. They can be knocked away using the [[Robobot Armor]]'s attacks.

*[[Walker Waddle Dee]]: The robotic walker must be destroyed first in order to get at the Waddle Dee itself.

*[[Walker Waddle Dee|Rocket Launcher Waddle Dee]]: Same as above, but also wields a cannon. Provides the [[Bomb]] ability if swallowed. Some varieties also fly.

*[[Spear Waddle Dee]]: Appearing in ''[[Kirby 3D Rumble]]'', they are slightly more yellow in color and toss spears at Kirby, which create stars when they hit the ground.

In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:

!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;

![[Patched Plains]]

![[Resolution Road]]

![[Overload Ocean]]

|Stage 1

|Stage 2

|{{N}}

|Stage 3

|{{Y}}

|{{N}}*

|Stage 4

|{{Y}}

|Stage 5

|N/A

|N/A

|{{Y}}

|Stage 6 EX

|{{Y}}

|{{Y}}

|Stage 7 EX

|{{Y}}

|{{Y}}

|Stage 8 EX

|N/A

|N/A

|N/A

|N/A

|N/A

|{{Y}}

===''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''===

While no standard Waddle Dees appear in this game, [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] and [[Sailor Waddle Dee]] appear as characters. Additionally, Team Kirby has to fight a [[Colossal Waddle Dee]] on several occasions.

===''Kirby's Blowout Blast''===

Waddle Dees are among the enemies that Kirby will need to eat in this spin-off title. Some can be seen wielding spears and will try to toss them at Kirby. Others will appear, then immediately run toward Kirby.

===''Kirby Battle Royale''===

[[Bandana Waddle Dee]] appears in this title, helping Kirby out in the story mode of the game - [[Dedede's Cake Royale]]. Other Waddle Dees can be seen at the arena, including soldiers, spectators, servants, and the [[Channel PPP Crew]].

Outside of Story Mode and after clearing the Bronze League, the player can play as a [[Parasol Waddle Dee]].

===''Kirby Star Allies''===

Waddle Dees return as standard enemies in this title. They can appear in various sizes, and may also be found in [[Puppet Dee]] formation, or packed up into giant boulders. Additionally, [[Parasol Waddle Dee]] and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] also appear, and can become part of Kirby's Star Allies team.

====Locations====

In ''Kirby Star Allies'', Waddle Dees can be found in every world of the game except for [[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion]]. This is because Jambastion has [[Jambeliever]]s, which are similar to Waddle Dees in that they have no attack and provide no copy ability. Here is a table of every appearance of Waddle Dee in ''Kirby Star Allies'':

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2

!colspan=4|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;

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!colspan=2|[[World of Peace - Dream Land|Dream Land]]

!colspan=2|[[Far-Flung Starlight Heroes]]

!Stage

|-

|[[Green Gardens]]

|[[Planet Earthfall]]

|-

|[[Donut Dome]]

|[[Falluna Moon]]

|-

|[[Honey Hill]]

|{{Y}}

|{{N}}

|-

|[[Fruity Forest]]

|{{Y}}

|[[Mareen Moon]]

|{{N}}*

|[[Clash at Castle Dedede]]

|{{Y}}

|{{Y}}

|-

|[[Extra Eclair]]

|[[Grott Moon]]

|{{N}}

!colspan=2|[[World of Miracles - Planet Popstar|Planet Popstar]]

|[[Planet Frostak]]

|{{Y}}

|[[Friendly Field]]

|{{Y}}

|[[Blizzno Moon]]

|{{Y}}

|[[Reef Resort]]

|{{N}}

|[[Planet Towara]]

|{{N}}

|[[Echo's Edge]]

|{{Y}}

|[[Nature's Navel]]

|{{N}}

|[[Star Lavadom]]

|{{N}}

|[[Inside Islands]]

|{{Y}}

|[[Jambandra Base]]

|{{N}}

|[[Duplex Dream]]

|{{Y}}

|[[The Divine Terminus]]

|{{N}}

!colspan=2|[[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion|Jambastion]]

|[[Extra Planet α]]

|{{Y}}

|[[Gatehouse Road]]

|{{N}}

|[[Extra Planet β]]

|{{Y}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

|Balloon Waddle Dee

===Kirby Portal bio===

|'''Quotes from Waddle Dee in the ''Kirby series''''' &nbsp;

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