Editing Gordo Ball

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|caption=In-game screenshots of a '''Gordo Ball''' from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''.
|use=Creates a stationary hazard for a short time.
|obtained=Randomly appears on the stage.
|game= [[Kirby Air Ride]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' ([[Kirby Fighters]])<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|compare= [[Gordo]]
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{{quote|When thrown, it expands into a spiky Gordo! Ouch!|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' loading screen tip}}
'''Gordo Ball''' (called '''Gold Spike'''<ref>Name taken from ''Kirby Air Ride'' North American instruction booklet, page 28</ref> in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'') is an item based on [[Gordo]] which appears in ''Kirby Air Ride'' and the [[Kirby Fighters (series)|''Kirby Fighters'' games]] which creates a large stationary spike hazard wherever it is thrown for a short while. In its incarnations as Gordo Ball, it resembles a Gordo without spikes initially, but when thrown, it becomes larger and grows its characteristic spikes.

== Use ==
=== In ''Kirby Air Ride'' ===
{{Quote|Sets a huge, spiky gold ball.|''Kirby Air Ride'' North American instruction booklet, page 28}}
[[File:KAR Destruction Derby Gordos.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Gold Spikes on the battlefield in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'']]
[[File:GordoGoldSpikes KAR.png|32px]]
Kirby can obtain Gold Spikes only in [[City Trial]], by breaking [[Container|green boxes]] or in [[Destruction Derby]]. Once Kirby obtains this item, he can throw up to three Gold Spikes ahead of him. After being thrown, the Gold Spikes grow to giant sizes and inflict heavy damage to nearby objects, including the [[Air Ride Machine]]s of opponents and the rider who threw them, though they disappear after a set time. Kirby can drop this item if he collects a different item or [[Copy Ability]], or by getting attacked, and they will not grow if dropped in this way, though they will still damage anyone who touches them.

Interestingly, the instruction booklet description of "Gold Spike" describes it as a "spiky gold ball", whereas it would be more accurate to describe it as a gold-spiky blue ball.

=== In the ''Kirby Fighters'' games ===
Gordo Balls can appear randomly in standard battles. They are initially harmless and can be picked up by fighters, but when tossed, they expand and grow spikes as soon as they hit the ground, a solid wall, or an enemy fighter. Once the spikes come out, anyone who touches it, including the fighter who threw it, will take 24 damage and be knocked back lightly. In addition, most items that touch the Gordo Ball will be destroyed. After about 20 seconds, the Gordo Ball disappears.

==== In Story Mode: The Destined Rivals ====
In ''Kirby Fighters 2'''s [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]], one of the special conditions which can occur in regular stages is referred to as a "Gordo Ball Stage". In this scenario, only Gordo Balls will appear as items during the fight, and they will appear in large numbers. Clearing a Gordo Ball stage nets the player an extra 200 points.

In addition, the Anti-Gordo Charm item allows Kirby and his buddy to resist damage from all Gordos, including Gordo Balls.

== Gallery ==
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KAR Gold Spike artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Gold Spike item from ''Kirby Air Ride''
KF Gordo Ball.png|Screenshot from Kirby Fighters
KF Gordo Ball active.png|An active Gordo Ball, in Kirby Fighters
KFD Gordo Ball gameplay.png|An active Gordo Ball in the center of [[Castle Lololo (Battle Stage)|Castle Lololo]] in ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', showing its bigger size than of [[Lololo & Lalala|Lololo's & Lalala's]] Gordos.
KF2 Gordo Ball attack.jpg|Kirby getting hit by an activated Gordo Ball in ''Kirby Fighters 2''
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== Names in other languages ==
{{Names
|ja=ゴルボール
|jaR=Gorubōru
|jaM=Gor-ball
|frE=Boule minérisson
|frEM=Gordo ball
|es=Gordobola
|esM=Gordo ball
|nl=Gordo Ball
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[[Category:Items in Kirby Air Ride]]
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