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{{About|the technique|the enemy from [[Kirby Star Allies]]|[[Guard (enemy)]]}}

'''Guard''' is [[Kirby]]'s primary defensive action that appeared in many games. By holding down the appropriate button, Kirby assumes a defensive posture until the button is released. While guarding, Kirby takes no [[damage]] from weak attacks and minimal damage from most stronger attacks, in addition to retaining his ability and not getting knocked off the ground. Enemies that contact a guarding Kirby also take minimal damage.

==Appearances==

*[[New Challenge Stages]] (''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'')

*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''

*''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''

*''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''

==Special Guard techniques==

===Copy Abilities===

These [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] (and/or their respective [[Helper]]s) have their special version of guard with additional features. As a result of these particular guarding techniques, the user may be unable to [[dodge]] on the ground (or at all) when employing some of them.

*'''[[Bell]]''' - While guarding with Bell, Kirby hides inside of his bell helmet, and cannot be harmed. Releasing the Guard or being hit will cause the bell to reverberate, damaging nearby foes.

*'''[[ESP]]''' - If a foe hits Kirby shortly after the guard is activated, Kirby will vanish, then reappear and counter with a shock wave that deals substantial damage (PK Evade). When timed perfectly, the counterattack is more powerful, and Kirby will shout as he performs it (PK Insight).

*'''[[Leaf]]''' - While guarding with Leaf, Kirby is intangible instead of invincible; attacks will simply pass through him regardless of their power. This guard also makes Kirby immune to grabs. Releasing the guard causes minor damage to nearby foes.

*'''[[Mirror]]''' - While guarding with Mirror, Kirby forms a shining bubble of energy around him. This bubble negates damage from even strong attacks and can reflect projectiles. In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', the shield will eventually vanish if held too long.

*'''[[Ninja]]''' - Starting with ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', guarding with Ninja right before being hit by an attack will cause Kirby to use Clone Technique, which transforms him into a log that damages the attacking foe(s). However, it can only be used for a brief moment.

*'''[[Smash Bros.]]''' - In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', while guarding with Smash Bros., Kirby produces a bubble shield resembling the one from the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. ''(See [[Guard#In the Super Smash Bros. series]] section of this article.)'' This shield protects him from more damage than the standard guard, and can't break, unlike the ''Super Smash Bros.'' equivalent.

*'''[[Spider]]''' - While guarding with Spider, Kirby encases himself in a string pod, preventing more damage than a standard guard. The pod also shoots out small spikes when hit, dealing more damage than normal collision.

*'''[[Tac]]''' - Tac, as a [[helper]] for [[Copy]], becomes intangible while guarding.

*[[Crouch]]ing with [[Archer]] causes Kirby to become intangible as long as he remains still, acting as a pseudo-guard. In this state, he can fire arrows or crawl along the ground, but doing either will make him vulnerable.  

*Trying to crouch with [[Parasol]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' makes Kirby or [[Gooey]] put their parasols in front of them similar to a guard, which deals damage to enemies and provides cover from any incoming projectile. Their backs aren't covered, however, so any attack coming from behind will hurt them as usual.

*'''[[Adeleine#Kirby Star Allies|Adeleine & Ribbon]]''' hide behind a canvas and become intangible like [[Tac]] and the [[Leaf]] ability do. The canvas shows one of Adeleine's illustrations from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. When releasing the guard, paint sprays out, which damages nearby enemies.

*'''[[Dark Meta Knight#Kirby Star Allies|Dark Meta Knight]]''' hides in a mirror when guarding, similarly to his ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' boss fight. It absorbs strong attacks and reflects projectiles, the same as the [[Mirror]] ability.

*'''[[Taranza#Kirby Star Allies|Taranza]]''' has Magic Guard which absorbs all damage and shoots out spikes like the [[Spider]] ability does.

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|'''[[Ice]]'''

|'''Ice Block'''

|Guards with an ice shield. Releasing the guard (known as the move Ice Scatter) scatters the ice shield which deals minor damage and freezes nearby foes.

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|'''[[Magolor]]'''

|Guards with a five-piece star shield, which deals damage when a piece breaks.

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|'''[[Mirror]]'''

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|'''[[Animal Friend#Rick & Kine & Coo|Rick & Kine & Coo]]<br>[[Gooey#Kirby Star Allies|Gooey]]'''

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|'''[[Smash Bros.]]'''

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==Gallery==

{{ImCap|image=File:KPR Kirby Guard clip.png|size=100px||caption=From ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''}}

{{ImCap|image=File:KPR Shield clip.png|size=100px|caption=[[Smash Bros.]] Kirby uses his shield.}}

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