Editing Kirby Super Star Ultra

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|caption=Box art for '''''Kirby Super Star Ultra''''' from various regions
|developer=[[HAL Laboratory]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|designer=[[Shinya Kumazaki]]
|released={{Released|NA|September 22, 2008|Japan|November 6, 2008|South Korea|November 13, 2008<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/starkirby/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref>|Australia|November 27, 2008|Europe|September 18, 2009<ref>From the European versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.</ref>}}
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]]
|language={{languages|jp=y|en_us=y|en_gb=y|fr_fr=y|it=y|de=y|es_es=y|kr=y}}
|rating={{ratings|esrb=e|pegi=3|cero=a}}
|predecessor=''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|successor=''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''}}
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'''''Kirby Super Star Ultra''''' is a main-series [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' game]] for the [[Nintendo DS]]. It is a remake of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] game ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' with updated graphics, an updated game engine, and new features. It was released in late 2008 in North America, Japan, South Korea and Australia, but did not see a release in Europe until a year later in 2009. It was developed by [[HAL Laboratory]] and published by [[Nintendo]].

''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' features all of the content from the original game, including the original six main game modes and the original three [[Sub-Game]]s. From here, the remake adds a new main game, six sub-games, new multiplayer features, and replaces many of the original cutscenes with pre-rendered ones in 3D FMV. The game also features updated visuals, updated descriptions and dialogue, and new enemies, [[Mid-Boss]]es and [[Boss]]es encountered mainly in the new game modes. Many other changes, particularly to the user interface, were made to accommodate the hardware of the Nintendo DS, and many areas of the game support the use of the DS stylus.
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==Gameplay==
[[File:KSSU Spring Breeze Gameplay.png|thumb|left|Gameplay of the first main game, Spring Breeze. Every other main game shares the updated graphical style.]]
''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' is a side-scrolling two-dimensional platforming game. The difficulty varies with the stage selected, helper used, and level of completion targeted. Kirby begins each stage from a starting point, and his goal is to reach the exit of the stage. Occasionally, stages are ended with a [[Boss]] battle, and few stages are time-limited. Other gameplay elements include Kirby's [[Stamina|health meter]], obstacles along the way (enemies and environmental), unlockable bonus content, and health replenishing or power-up [[food]]s such as the [[Maxim Tomato]].

Initially, only the [[Spring Breeze]] main game is available on the corkboard, but as the player progresses through the game, more games will be unlocked, including eventually the original sub-games from ''Kirby Super Star''. Each main game's setting and structure are unique to itself, are generally short, and feature their own plot.

''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' has support for multiplayer, both with its main games and the newly implemented sub-games. There is a 2-Player Adventure mode where the player and a friend can cooperatively play in one of the main games, which includes racing each other in [[Gourmet Race]]; this requires that both players own a copy of the game. There are also two DS Download Play options that allow for multiplayer with only one cartridge: Group Sub-Games and 2-P Spring Breeze. The former mode allows for 2-4 players to compete in one of the three newly-added Sub-Games. The latter mode, which is similar to 2-P Adventure, allows for two players to cooperate in [[Spring Breeze]], except that the second player can only look at the first player's DS screen.

There are several minor gameplay differences from the original ''Kirby Super Star'', with the most obvious difference being the updated graphical style and gameplay engine, which drastically change how the game feels compared to the SNES original. The controls were altered to be consistent with ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', which in turn was based upon the control scheme established by ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. As a relatively small but still noteworthy change, Kirby can now discard his current ability as an [[Ability Star]] by pressing Select. To take advantage of the Nintendo DS's two screens, many user interface elements (such as the health meters, dialogue in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], and the Copy Essences Deluxe in [[Milky Way Wishes]]) were moved to the bottom screen, while the top screen contains the core gameplay.

The game's music was remixed with the Nintendo DS sound chip—it largely sounds the same as the SNES soundtrack, but slightly more compressed. Several new compositions were also created for new sub-games and bosses. The cutscenes and intro/outro reels are pre-rendered via the Actimagine Video Codec. Once a cutscene is viewed, it can be rewatched from the newly-added [[Theater]].
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==Controls==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=3|Kirby's moveset &nbsp;
|-
!Move
!Image
!Controls
|-
|Walk
|[[File:KSSU Kirby artwork 2.png|100px]]
|← or →
|-
|Dash
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Dash artwork.png|100px]]
|← or → (tap twice)
|-
|Crouch
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Crouching Artwork.png|100px]]
|↓
|-
|Slide
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Sliding artwork.png|100px]]
|↓ + A or Y
|-
|Guard
|[[File:Guard KSSU artwork.png|100px]]
|L or R
|-
|Enter doors
|[[File:Doorway.png|100px]]
|↑
|-
|Ascend/descend ladders
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Ladder artwork.png|100px]]
|↑ or ↓
|-
|Jump
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Jump.png|100px]]
|A or Y
|-
|Hover
|[[File:Kirby KSSU hover art.png|100px]]
|A or Y (continuously after jumping)
|-
|Shoot air bullets
|[[File:KSSU Air Bullet artwork.png|100px]]
|B (while hovering)
|-
|Swim
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Swim.png|100px]]
|←↑→↓ + A or Y (in water)
|-
|Water gun
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Water Gun.png|100px]]
|B (in water)
|-
|Inhale
|[[File:KSSU Kirby inhale artwork.png|100px]]
|B (hold)
|-
|Spit
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Star Bullet.png|100px]]
|B
|-
|Swallow
|[[File:AngryKirby.png|100px]]
|↓ or X
|-
|Use ability
|[[File:KSSU Crash artwork.png|100px]]
|B
|-
|Create/return a Helper
|[[File:Call Helper.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:KSSU Normal Beam artwork.png|100px]]
|X
|-
|Drop ability
|N/A
|Select or take damage
|}

==Main games==
[[File:KSSU Corkboard.png|thumb|256px|A view of the corkboard menu, with all main and sub-games unlocked.]]
''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' contains seven main game modes, each completely separate from each-other and acting as if they were entirely separate games, but all sharing the same fundamental gameplay and assets, as well as being connected plot-wise in most cases. Unlike the original, all of the main games are unlocked in a linear fashion as previous ones are completed, starting with Spring Breeze. These games are listed below:

===Returning games===
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!Name
!Difficulty
!class="unsortable" width=20%|Caption
!class="unsortable" width=20%|Description
!class="unsortable" width=10%|Boss(es)
!class=unsortable|Unlock requirement
!class=unsortable|Notes
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Spring Breeze Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Spring Breeze]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★}}
|''All of the food in peaceful {{color|red|Dream Land}} has been {{color|red|stolen}}! This must be the work of King Dedede!''
----
''{{color|blue|This game is easy fun! It's simple enough for}} {{color|red|new players}} {{color|blue|to enjoy.}}''
|[[King Dedede]] and his goons have stolen all the food from [[Dream Land]], prompting Kirby to go and get it back from them.
|[[Whispy Woods]]<br>[[Lololo & Lalala]]<br>[[Kracko]]<br>[[King Dedede]]
|Available at start
|This game is a truncated version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Dyna Blade Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★★}}
|''{{color|red|Dyna Blade}} has disrupted the crops. There must be a reason. But first, this has to {{color|red|stop}}!''
----
''{{color|red|Five stages}} {{color|blue|of adventure await. Perfect your copy and Helper skills!}}''
|[[Dyna Blade]] is disrupting Dream Land's crops, and Kirby is tasked with finding out why.
|Dyna Blade
|Complete stage 1 of Spring Breeze
|This game features an overworld map and [[Trial Room|secret areas]] to discover.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Gourmet Race Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Gourmet Race]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★}}
|''{{color|red|King Dedede}} challenged {{color|red|Kirby}} to see who's the hungriest {{color|red|gourmet}}! Who will reach the goal first? Speed up to eat, {{color|red|eat to win}}!''
----
''{{color|blue|You can eat and}} {{color|red|run for the goal versus}} {{color|blue|a friend as well!}}''
|Kirby and King Dedede compete in three races while also grabbing [[Food]] along the way.
|None
|Complete [[Green Greens|stage 1]] of [[Spring Breeze]]
|This game is a test of speed and accuracy, with the goal being to win by both reaching the end of the tracks first and/or collecting the most food.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU The Great Cave Offensive Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[The Great Cave Offensive]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★★★}}
|''{{color|red|Kirby}} finds himself lost in a {{color|red|deep cave}} full of {{color|red|peril}}... and {{color|red|treasure}}!''
----
''{{color|red|Find all 60 treasures}} {{color|blue|and get out safely!}}''
|Kirby stumbles into a massive cavernous region. He will need to find his way out while nabbing the [[Treasure]]s along the way.
|[[Fatty Whale]]<br>[[Computer Virus]]<br>[[Chameleo Arm]]<br>[[Wham Bam Rock]]
|Complete stage 1 of Spring Breeze
|This game-mode features a more open map with the ability to freely move back and forth between the different areas. Unlike other modes, the game does not automatically save: Kirby must instead find [[Rest Area]]s to save his progress. There are a total of 60 treasures to collect, though actually collecting them is not necessary to complete the game.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Revenge of Meta Knight Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★★★}}
|''The masked swordsman {{color|red|Meta Knight}} disrupted the peace of Dream Land! Take down his {{color|red|airship}}, {{color|red|the Halberd}}!''
----
''{{color|blue|Face daunting}} {{color|red|timed challenges}} {{color|blue|and overcome close scrapes!}}''
|[[Meta Knight]] and his crew are seeking to take over [[Dream Land]] using their new toy—the Battleship [[Halberd]]. Kirby must stop them by bringing down their ship.
|[[Whispy Woods]]<br>[[Twin Woods]]<br>[[Combo Cannon|Main Cannon #2]]<br>[[Heavy Lobster]]<br>[[Reactor]]<br>[[Meta Knight]]
|Complete Dyna Blade and Gourmet Race and reach a save point in The Great Cave Offensive
|This game has a chapter-based progression and a time limit on each stage, and Kirby will be defeated if he runs out of time. Additionally, this game features a real-time dialogue exchange between the Halberd crew members as they try to repulse Kirby from the ship.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Milky Way Wishes Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Milky Way Wishes]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★★★★}}
|''The {{color|red|moon}} and the {{color|red|sun}} are fighting and you must settle it! Help us, {{color|red|comet}} at galaxy's end!''
----
''{{color|blue|Collect}} {{color|red|Copy Essences Deluxe}} {{color|blue|to use Copy Abilities anytime!}}''
|The sun and moon over [[Popstar]] are fighting. A strange jester-like creature named [[Marx]] tasks Kirby to find the stars from each [[Fountain of Dreams]] across the galaxy and summon [[Galactic Nova|Nova]] to fix the situation.
|[[Twin Woods]]<br>[[Fatty Whale]]<br>[[Kracko]]<br>[[Chameleo Arm]]<br>[[Wham Bam Rock]]<br>[[Heavy Lobster]]<br>[[Computer Virus]]<br>[[Galactic Nova Nucleus]]<br>[[Marx]]
|Complete all prior games
|This game does not allow Kirby to gain copy abilities from enemies under normal circumstances, and instead tasks him with finding [[Copy Essence Deluxe|Copy Essences Deluxe]] in order to freely switch between abilities at any time. Stages are selected from an outer-space map and most can be visited in any order. Completing this game triggers the staff credits.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU The Arena Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[The Arena]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★★★★★}}
|''Why can't people stop fighting? When the {{color|red|pink terror}} raises his fist, even the strong {{color|red|tremble in fear}}...''
----
''{{color|red|Every boss you've fought}} {{color|blue|is here! You think you can take them all?}}''
|In this mode, Kirby must fight off 19 [[Boss]]es with only 5 [[Maxim Tomato]]es and 5 normal tomatoes to restore his health in-between battles. Kirby may fight these bosses with the assistance of one [[helper]].
|All prior bosses and mid-bosses, plus [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Waddle Dee]]
|Complete Milky Way Wishes
|When The True Arena is unlocked, its spot takes over The Arena's, with both modes being selectable from the same menu.
|}

===New games===
{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!Name
!Difficulty
!class="unsortable" width=20%|Caption
!class="unsortable" width=20%|Description
!class="unsortable" width=10%|Boss(es)
!class=unsortable|Unlock requirement
!class=unsortable|Notes
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Revenge of the King Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Revenge of the King]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★★★★}}
|''{{color|red|King Dedede}} demands {{color|red|revenge}}! Will he finally reign victorious over his age-old {{color|red|nemesis}}?!''
----
''{{color|blue|King Dedede wants revenge! Careful,}} {{color|red|he's serious this time}}{{color|blue|!}}''
|King Dedede and his crew are seeking for revenge on Kirby by calling forth an army of powerful creatures to his side in preparation to do battle with him. Kirby must stop the king once and for all.
|[[Whispy Woods|Whispy's Revenge]]<br>[[Lololo & Lalala|Lololo & Lalala's Revenge]]<br>[[Kracko|Kracko's Revenge]]<br>[[Kabula]]<br>[[Bandana Waddle Dee|Waddle Dee]]<br>[[Masked Dedede]]
|Complete Milky Way Wishes
|This mode is a more difficult version of [[Spring Breeze]], based on the [[Extra Game]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' with aspects parodying [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]. At the end, Kirby is given a [[Hammer]] and faces against a souped-up [[Masked Dedede]] in a cage match.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Helper to Hero Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Helper to Hero]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★★★★★}}
|''{{color|red|Kirby's not the only hero}}! Helpers can be heroes, too! We'll prove it in an {{color|red|all-star}} battle!''
----
''{{color|blue|Beat 13 foes as}} {{color|red|one of many Helpers}}{{color|blue|! Master each one!}}''
|Similar to the Arena, a helper (or two) battles bosses.
|[[Whispy Woods]]<br>[[Kracko]]<br>[[King Dedede]]<br>[[Dyna Blade]]<br>[[Fatty Whale]]<br>[[Chameleo Arm]]<br>[[Twin Woods]]<br>[[Heavy Lobster]]<br>[[Computer Virus]]<br>[[Meta Knight]]<br>[[Wham Bam Rock]]<br>[[Wham Bam Jewel]]
|Beat at least 13 bosses in The Arena
|Features the harder versions of the bosses from [[Milky Way Wishes]] as well as a new final boss, [[Wham Bam Jewel]].
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Meta Knightmare Ultra Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|★★★★★}}
|''That cool knight's reappeared! Defeat foes to {{color|red|store power}}, then {{color|red|touch}} the screen to {{color|red|use abilities}}! He trains as he journeys...''
----
''{{color|blue|Bring a}} {{color|red|sword knight}} {{color|blue|with you to the}} {{color|red|comet}} {{color|blue|at galaxy's end!}}''
|In this mode, the player plays as [[Meta Knight]] in every main game except Gourmet Race and Revenge of the King. Meta Knight features a unique moveset based on [[Sword]] and [[Wing]], with a few extra tricks, and can also use [[Meta Point]]s in exchange for various helpful abilities.
|All main game bosses, except for Meta Knight and Marx, plus [[Galacta Knight]]
|Complete Revenge of the King
|Based on [[Meta Knightmare]] from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. Meta Knight fights a new foe at the end of the adventure: [[Galacta Knight]], the greatest warrior in the galaxy.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KSSU The True Arena Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[The True Arena]]'''}}
|{{color|orange|<small><small>★</small>★</small>★{{large|★}}★<small>★<small>★</small></small>}}
|''The {{color|red|last battle}}, without a doubt! {{color|red|Beat 10}} tough foes, including the {{color|red|final four}}!''
----
''{{color|red|All the new bosses}} {{color|blue|are here! Beat 'em}} {{color|red|to be the true master!}}''
|Similar to the Arena, but Kirby instead battles the 10 bosses newly introduced to ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' and can only use five normal tomatoes.
|All new bosses and mid-bosses, plus [[Marx Soul]]
|Complete all prior games
|Clearing this mode unlocks the Special-Edition Blooper Reel in the Theater.
|}

==Sub-Games==
These are smaller games with fundamentally different gameplay to that of the main game modes:
<br><small>'''Bold''' games do not appear in the original ''Kirby Super Star''.</small>

{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!Title screen
!width=10%|Name
!Description
!Multiplayer?
|-
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Card Swipe Title Screen.png|200x200px|center]]
|align=center|'''[[Kirby Card Swipe]]'''
|A sub-game similar to Samurai Kirby. Multiple cards with pictures of ''Kirby'' characters on them are revealed on the bottom screen, and one of them appears on the top screen. The player who taps the matching card first gets a point, and the first to three points wins.
|align=center|{{Y}}
|-
|[[File:KSSU Kirby on the Draw Title Screen.png|200x200px|center]]
|align=center|'''[[Kirby on the Draw]]'''
|This simple western-styled game has Kirby shoot targets that have pictures of his enemies.
|align=center|{{Y}}
|-
|[[File:KSSU Snack Tracks Title Screen.png|200x200px|center]]
|align=center|'''[[Snack Tracks]]'''
|In this sub-game, Kirby is on a conveyor belt covered in [[food]], bugs, bombs and rocks. The player must tap the obstacles to get rid of them, but not the food, or else it will disappear.
|align=center|{{Y}}
|-
|[[File:KSSU Samurai Kirby Title Screen.png|200px|center]]
|align=center|[[Samurai Kirby]]
|An unlockable nostalgic sub-game that was directly ported from the original. Kirby faces off against an enemy and the player must press a button whenever a "!" appears on-screen. If the enemy attacks before a button is pressed, Kirby is defeated. The enemies are always fought in order from: [[Waddle Doo]], [[Wheelie]], [[Chef Kawasaki]], [[King Dedede]], and [[Meta Knight]].
|align=center|{{N}}
|-
|[[File:KSSU Megaton Punch Title Screen.png|200px|center]]
|align=center|[[Megaton Punch]]
|Another unlockable nostalgic sub-game that pits Kirby against one of three enemies: [[Waddle Dee]], [[Knuckle Joe]], and [[Iron Mam]], in a competition to strike blocks the hardest via three timing-based challenges.
|align=center|{{N}}
|}

==Copy Abilities==
Kirby's [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] appear again in this game, with instructions on how to use them on the pause menu. They also have a brief description of the ability.
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!Name
!class=unsortable|Appearance
!Helper
!In-game description
!Notes
|-
|[[Kirby|Normal]]
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|None
|''Inhale foes and spit to KO them! Or swallow to copy their abilities and adventure with a Helper!''
|Pink Kirby is Player 1 and in multiplayer, Player 2 controls a [[Color changes|Yellow Kirby]].
|-
|[[Beam]]
|[[File:KSSU Beam Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Waddle Doo]]
|''Flail this beam like a whip. It has many useful attacks. Try to store up a super shot!''
|
|-
|[[Bomb]]
|[[File:KSSU Bomb Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]
|''Grab a bomb and hold the button to set the throw angle. Toss it and it'll go Ka-BOOM!''
|
|-
|[[Cook]]
|[[File:KSSU Cook Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|None (1-use only)
|''What's on today's menu? Put all your foes in the pot and stew them to perfection!''
|This one-use ability turns all normal enemies on-screen into [[food]]. The only drawback is that it is powerless against mid-bosses or bosses.
|-
|[[Copy]]
|[[File:KSSU Copy Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Tac]]
|''Use a strange light to analyze and then copy foes' abilities. Might you learn weird ones?''
|Since Kirby can inhale most enemies and copy them, this ability is largely redundant unless used in [[Milky Way Wishes]] or when used on uninhalable enemies like [[Scarfy]].
|-
|[[Crash]]
|[[File:KSSU Crash Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|None (1-use only)
|''KO all foes with a big BOOM! But be careful. This ultimate weapon has only 1 charge.''
|This ability comes only from [[Bomber]], unless if Kirby has the Copy Ability and uses it to scan a Scarfy or Mister Anglep.
|-
|[[Cutter]]
|[[File:KSSU Cutter Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Sir Kibble]]
|''Throw a boomerang all over! Slash! Jab! Strike! You can even cut ropes!''
|
|-
|[[Fighter]]
|[[File:KSSU Fighter Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Knuckle Joe]]
|''Hi-yaa! Hold the B Button longer for a stronger blow! That punch is an instant KO!''
|Fighter Kirby appears in the opening sequence of [[The Arena]].
|-
|[[Fire]]
|[[File:KSSU Fire Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Burning Leo]]
|''Burn bright with fire power! Light the fuse! Yow! Hot! You're on fire, man! Yoww!''
|Fire Kirby can light the fuses of cannons, a trait it shares with [[Jet]] and [[Hammer]].
|-
|[[Hammer]]
|[[File:KSSU Hammer Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Bonkers]]
|''This hammer packs a wallop! Punish stakes and blocks! When it's on fire, foes beware!''
|Hammer Kirby can light the fuses of cannons when his mallet is on fire, and can also pound stakes into the ground like [[Stone]] Kirby. The hammer can be used underwater. Hammer Kirby appears in the intro of [[The True Arena]].
|-
|[[Ice]]
|[[File:KSSU Ice Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Chilly]]
|''Freeze foes with icy breath! Kick ice cubes into others! When you dash, you skate!''
|This ability allows Kirby to freeze enemies in an ice cube and then kick the ice cube, potentially hitting other enemies with it.
|-
|[[Jet]]
|[[File:KSSU Jet Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Capsule J2]]
|''Strap jet power to your back! Hold the B Button to charge, then let go to hit Mach 5!''
|Like [[Plasma]], charging this ability up makes it more powerful, although Jet is charged with the B button instead of the D-pad. It can be used to light fuses.
|-
|[[Mike]]
|[[File:KSSU Mike Kirby Sprites.png|center]]
|None (3-use only)
|''Owowow! Ooh, yeah-ah! Yabba jabba yeah yeah yeah! Sing 3 times to silence all...''
|Acts similar to [[Crash]], but can be used three times, each time more powerful than the last.
|-
|[[Mirror]]
|[[File:KSSU Mirror Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Simirror]]
|''This mirror has odd powers! Deflect projectiles or project doubles of yourself!''
|When Mirror Kirby guards, projectiles bounce off him and back at his enemy.
|-
|[[Ninja]]
|[[File:KSSU Ninja Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Bio Spark]]
|''Hide in shadows and darkness. Use ninja skills on your mission. You're a ninja! A NINJA! Cool...''
|Ninja Kirby can cut ropes.
|-
|[[Paint]]
|[[File:KSSU Paint Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|None (1 use only)
|''Now's your chance to use it! A special onetime Copy Ability! Paint the town all of 7 colors!''
|This rare ability can be found only in the boss battles of [[Chameleo Arm]], [[Heavy Lobster]], and [[Marx Soul]], and has different effects depending on what boss it's used on.
|-
|[[Parasol]]
|[[File:KSSU Parasol Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Parasol (enemy)|Parasol]] [[Waddle Dee]]
|''Guard against falling objects! Twirl to attack or just drift. Or do a parasol throw!''
|Parasol can be used underwater, and it also guards against attacks.
|-
|[[Plasma]]
|[[File:KSSU Plasma Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Plasma Wisp]]
|''Tap the +Control Pad to make and store an electric charge! Plasma shots go through walls.''
|Plasma shots need to be charged up, like the [[Jet]] ability.
|-
|[[Sleep]]
|[[File:KSSU Sleep Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|None (1 use only)
|''Just a li'l while longer... ...Please. Let me sleep...''
|A useless ability that leaves Kirby asleep for a small amount of time and open to attack.
|-
|[[Stone]]
|[[File:KSSU Stone Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Rocky]]
|''Pound! Pound! CRUSH! Change into many heavy forms. When on a slope, you'll sliiiiide.''
|If the player presses the B button, Kirby can turn into a stone, leaving him invincible. He can turn back to normal with another tap of B.
|-
|[[Suplex]]
|[[File:KSSU Suplex Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Bugzzy]]
|''This burns with fighting spirit! Grab foes and throw 'em! Learn all 8 throws to be a champ!''
|To attack, Kirby has to grab an enemy and toss it into another or kick one from above.
|-
|[[Sword]]
|[[File:KSSU Sword Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Blade Knight]]
|''You wield the king of blades! At full health, you shoot beams! Show your sword mastery!''
|Sword Kirby can cut ropes and use his sword underwater.
|-
|[[Wheel]]
|[[File:KSSU Wheel Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Wheelie]]
|''Roll to be nearly invincible or ride a Wheel Helper! Beware thorns and holes.''
|Wheel Kirby transforms completely into a Wheel, like [[Stone]] Kirby transforms into a stone.
|-
|[[Wheelie Rider]]
|[[File:KSSU Wheelie Rider Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Wheelie]]
|''Hop on your bike, Wheelie Rider! Go for a drive with a friend. Use teamwork to roll ahead!''
|This ability is unique, as it requires Kirby to jump on a helper Wheelie. The two can roll around together, and after he dismounts, Kirby keeps the ability he had when he got on Wheelie.
|-
|[[Wing]]
|[[File:KSSU Wing Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Birdon]]
|''Midair spins and shuttle loops! Spread your wings and fly, little Kirby! Doesn't that feel good?''
|
|-
|[[Yo-Yo]]
|[[File:KSSU Yo-Yo Kirby Sprite.png|center]]
|[[Gim]]
|''This isn't just any yo-yo! Swing up and down, or break-spin! Try 'em all to look cool!''
|
|-
|[[Starship]]
|[[File:KSSU Starship sprite.png|center]]
|[[Starship]] Helper
|''The lights of the starry path cross and a Starship appears! Now stop Marx's mad plan!'' (in [[Milky Way Wishes]])<br>''The Starship comes just in time! Your foe is Kabula, sky lord! It's the king's flying fortress!'' (in [[Revenge of the King]])
|Used only during the fights with the [[Galactic Nova Nucleus]] and [[Kabula]].
|}

==Enemies==
Although ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' has most of the enemies from the original, nearly all enemies have updated appearances, a few enemies are changed, and some are new. 
===Neutral enemies===
Neutral enemies are those that do not grant a [[Copy Ability]] when swallowed or scanned using [[Copy]]:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=5|Enemies that do not grant Copy Abilities in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!Enemy
!New?
!HP
!class=unsortable|Description
!class=unsortable|Notes
|-
|{{Key|Blatzy}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Blatzy Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Blatzy]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|N/A
|A sleek long blue cannon that holds position and can shoot 5 times in rapid succession in a straight line.
|Blatzy is a more dangerous analogue to [[Shotzo]].
|-
|{{Key|Blipper}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Blipper Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Blipper]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|8
|A round red fish with swimming goggles that can be found in bodies of water, and may leap out. On land, it can only flop around.
|
|-
|{{Key|Bronto Burt}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Bronto Burt Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bronto Burt]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|8
|A four-winged pink flier who can be seen moving on fixed flight paths or trying to home in on Kirby.
|
|-
|{{Key|Broom Hatter}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Broom Hatter Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Broom Hatter]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|16
|A faceless creature who carries a broom and witch's hat. Broom Hatter is typically seen sweeping the ground in a small area.
|
|-
|{{Key|Cappy}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Cappy Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Cappy]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|12
|A mushroom-shaped creature who wears a spotted red cap, and occasionally throws the cap upward as a projectile. If Kirby tries to inhale Cappy, he will get the cap in his mouth first.
|
|-
|{{Key|Cawcun}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Cawcun Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Cawcun]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|11
|A white pelican-like creature that flies in quick and erratic patterns.
|Cawcun is a more dangerous analogue to [[Tookey]].
|-
|{{Key|Coconut}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Coconut Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Coconut]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|1
|A stationary coconut that typically hangs from palm trees or ceilings and will drop down when Kirby passes underneath, exploding on impact.
|Can also be thrown by the Mid-Boss [[Bonkers]].
|-
|{{Key|Croucars}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Croucars Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Croucars]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|12
|A maroon-hued crow that flies quickly and in erratic patterns.
|Croucars is a more dangerous analogue to [[Twizzy]].
|-
|{{Key|Flotzo}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Flotzo Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Flotzo]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|31
|A crimson octopus-like creature that can swim in water as well as walk on land.
|Flotzo is a more dangerous analogue to [[Squishy]].
|-
|{{Key|Galbel}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Galbel Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Galbel]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|80
|A bulky yellow tiger who can be found sleeping or charging at Kirby. It has an impressive amount of health for an enemy.
|Galbel is a more dangerous analogue to [[Grizzo]].
|-
|{{Key|Gator}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Gator Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|16
|A limbless alligator that attempts to hop onto its target and catch them in its jaws. It can come in a variety of different colors.
|
|-
|{{Key|Gip}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Gip Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gip]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|8
|A floating pig head with wings that can also be seen clinging to walls and shoots stars from its snout to attack.
|Gip replaces [[Bounder]].
|-
|{{Key|Glunk}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Glunk Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Glunk]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|16
|A green anemone with eyes. It sticks to the floor, or more rarely the ceiling, and shoots projectiles in a straight line up or down. 
|
|-
|{{Key|Gordo}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Gordo Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gordo]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|N/A
|A floating black orb with spikes. Gordos cannot be defeated; instead, they must be avoided.
|
|-
|{{Key|Grizzo}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Grizzo Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Grizzo]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|55
|A sleepy yellow bear that will charge at Kirby when disturbed.
|
|-
|{{Key|Grumples}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Grumples Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Grumples]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|16
|An angry, angular stone head that rolls along the ground, floats through the air, and teleports.
|Grumples is a more dangerous analogue to [[Kabu]].
|-
|{{Key|Kabu}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kabu Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Kabu]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|16
|A brown stone head who can be seen sliding along the ground while spinning, floating through the air, or teleporting. It may also explode.
|
|-
|{{Key|Koozer}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Koozer Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Koozer]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|16
|An indigo creature with a yellow bill who can fly extremely quickly through the air.
|Koozer is a more dangerous analogue to [[Bronto Burt]].
|-
|{{Key|Lovely}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Lovely Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Lovely]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|28
|A tall sunflower with a face that sits rooted in place, but can stretch out to try and grab Kirby in her petals. Lovely cannot be inhaled.
|
|-
|{{Key|Magical Sweeper}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Magical Sweeper Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Magical Sweeper]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|9
|A rare glowing disc that flies around and shoots projectiles. Magical Sweeper can float in one spot and shoot many projectiles, or fly in a straight line and drop projectiles on Kirby.
|
|-
|{{Key|Moto Shotzo}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Moto Shotzo.png]]<br>'''[[Moto Shotzo]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|26
|A mobile cannon on wheels that rolls up and tries to shoot at Kirby. Unlike its regular cousin, Moto Shotzo is not invulnerable.
|
|-
|{{Key|Poison Mash}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Poison Mash Sprite.png]] [[File:KSSU Poison Mash Sprite Uncapped.png]]<br>'''[[Poison Mash]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|20
|A sickly blue mushroom creature who may throw its cap as an attack. If Kirby tries to inhale it, the cap comes off first.
|Poison Mash is a more dangerous analogue to [[Cappy]]. Despite its name, Poison Mash isn't actually poisonous.
|-
|{{Key|Rosely}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Rosely Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Rosely]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|28
|A tall red rose with eyes that sits rooted in place, but can stretch out to try and grab Kirby in her petals. Rosely cannot be inhaled.
|Rosely is a more dangerous analogue to [[Lovely]].
|-
|{{Key|Shotzo}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Shotzo Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Shotzo]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|N/A
|A stationary black cannon that shoots cannonballs, either aiming towards Kirby, or firing them in a fixed pattern. Shotzo cannot be defeated by attacking it, but in some cases, it can be dropped by removing its supporting block.
|
|-
|{{Key|Slippy}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Slippy Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Slippy]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|16
|A sleek yellow round frog who can be seen swimming in water or hopping about on land.
|
|-
|{{Key|Spear Waddle Dee}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Spear Waddle Dee Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Spear Waddle Dee]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|12
|A Waddle Dee carrying a spear who can use it to thrust at Kirby or toss from a distance.
|Some Parasol Waddle Dees also carry spears.
|-
|{{Key|Squishy}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Squishy Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Squishy]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|16
|A white squid that is just as at home on land as in water. In the water, it swims in quick spurts, rather than doing it smoothly.
|
|-
|{{Key|Tookey}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Tookey Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Tookey]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|6
|A flying chicken who can be seen moving in complicated flight patterns.
|
|-
|{{Key|Twizzy}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Twizzy Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Twizzy]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|6
|A small yellow chick who often flies through the air in wavy patterns.
|
|-
|{{Key|Waddle Dee}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Waddle Dee Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Waddle Dee]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|12
|Small round fuzzy creatures who are typically seen pacing slowly, but can also be seen running, leaping, using a parasol, carrying a spear, or all of these things.
|
|-
!colspan=5|{{center|<small>*This enemy is not new, but was not present in ''Kirby Super Star''.</small>}}
|}

===Ability-granting enemies===
The following are enemies that can provide [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]]:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=6|Enemies that grant Copy Abilities in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!Enemy
!New?
!Ability
!HP
!class=unsortable|Description
!class=unsortable|Notes
|-
|{{Key|Biospark}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Bio Spark Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bio Spark]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Ninja]]
|8
|A quick and nimble ninja ball who can toss knives and use the [[Air Drop]] technique on his target.
|Referred to as "Biospark" in this game.
|-
|{{Key|Birdon}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Birdon Sprite 3.png]]<br>'''[[Birdon]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Wing]]
|16
|A blue bird-like enemy who flies left and right or hops along the ground, shooting its feathers at Kirby or diving at him.
|
|-
|{{Key|Blade Knight}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Blade Knight Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Blade Knight]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Sword]]
|26
|A compact warrior dressed in green armor who strikes with deft sword swipes.
|
|-
|{{Key|Bomber}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Bomber Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bomber]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Crash]]
|1
|A walking bomb with skull insignia. If it reaches a ledge, it teeters for a bit, then falls off and explodes upon hitting the ground, dealing damage to everything in its blast range, including other enemies.
|
|-
|{{Key|Burning Leo}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Burning Leo Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Burning Leo]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Fire]]
|16
|A salmon-colored foe with a crown of fire. Burning Leo attacks by breathing a cone of fire or shooting out a fire ball.
|
|-
|{{Key|Capsule J2}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Capsule J2 Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Capsule J2]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Jet]]
|18
|A small anthropomorphized jet creature who can be seen walking along the ground or flying through the air with its boosters.
|This enemy replaces [[Capsule J]] from the original ''Kirby Super Star''.
|-
|{{Key|Chilly}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Chilly Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Chilly]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Ice]]
|20
|A living snowman enemy who attacks using a freezing aura or by throwing out icicles that fall from above.
|
|-
|{{Key|Gim}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Gim Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gim]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Yo-Yo]]
|16
|A compact robot with a single eye and hand who wears stylish clothing. Gim attacks by flinging a yo-yo from its hand. 
|
|-
|{{Key|Jungle Bomber}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Jungle Bomb Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Jungle Bomb]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Bomb]]
|16
|A pineapple-like enemy wearing a soldier's helmet that throws bombs or places three on the ground, then runs away.
|Referred to as "Jungle Bomber" in this game.
|-
|{{Key|Knuckle Joe}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Knuckle Joe Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Knuckle Joe]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Fighter]]
|30
|A spry kid with skill in martial arts, who can be seen pacing an area and punching or kicking at any intruders who get close.
|
|-
|{{Key|Laser Ball}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Laser Ball Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Laser Ball]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Beam]]
|4
|A smooth orange ball with eyes that flies through the air and through walls, and tries to snipe Kirby with laser shots before flying away.
|
|-
|{{Key|Mister Anglep}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Mister Anglep Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Mister Anglep]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Crash]]
|36
|A floating green apple with a happy face who typically sits in place. If Kirby tries to inhale it, it turns red and gains a scary face, then chases Kirby down.
|Mister Anglep is a more dangerous analogue to [[Scarfy]]. Since it cannot be inhaled, Kirby must use [[Copy]] to get its ability.
|-
|{{Key|Noddy}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Noddy Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Noddy]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Sleep]]
|12
|A small pink creature who wears a night cap and is usually asleep.
|
|-
|{{Key|Parasol}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Parasol sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Parasol (enemy)|Parasol]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Parasol]]
|8
|An umbrella usually held by Waddle Dees, but is also seen in the hands of Waddle Doos or even by itself.
|
|-
|{{Key|Perot}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Perot Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Perot]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|None, [[Bomb]], or [[Cutter]]
|32
|A small clown who can be seen riding on an apple, throwing bombs, or tossing boomerangs. Which ability it grants (or doesn't grant) depends on what weapon it is wielding.
|Perot is a more dangerous analogue to [[Poppy Bros. Jr.|Poppy Bro. Jr.]]
|-
|{{Key|Plasma Wisp}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Plasma Wisp Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Plasma Wisp]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Plasma]]
|10
|A teal cloud of energy with gloves and eyes which can fire electric blasts at Kirby.
|
|-
|{{Key|Poppy Bro. Jr.}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Poppy Bros Jr Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|None, [[Bomb]], or [[Cutter]]
|16
|A small jester who can be seen balancing on apples, tossing bombs, or throwing boomerangs. Which ability it grants (or doesn't grant) depends on what weapon it is wielding.
|The singular helper is referred to as "Poppy Bro. Jr.". This singular form of the name would not appear in subsequent games, not even in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
|-
|{{Key|Rocky}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Rocky Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Rocky]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Stone]]
|44
|A stone with feet that walks around until Kirby is nearby, then jumps up and tries to crush him.
|
|-
|{{Key|Scarfy}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Scarfy Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Scarfy]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Crash]]
|16
|A floating orange cat-like creature that looks cute until Kirby tries to inhale it, upon which it turns into a cycloptic demon and chases him down until it hits him or explodes on its own.
|Scarfy cannot be inhaled, so Kirby must use [[Copy]] to gain its ability.
|-
|{{Key|Simirror}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Simirror Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Simirror]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Mirror]]
|20
|A small robed wizard who can deflect projectiles with a magic wand, teleport, and create duplicates of itself.
|
|-
|{{Key|Sir Kibble}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Sir Kibble Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Sir Kibble]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Cutter]]
|20
|A compact yellow suit of armor with a blade on his head that he can toss at Kirby like a boomerang.
|
|-
|{{Key|Sword Knight}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword Knight Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Sword Knight]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|[[Sword]]
|41
|A warrior clad in lumpy green armor who wields a pronged sword into battle.
|Sword Knight is a more dangerous analogue to [[Blade Knight]].
|-
|{{Key|Tac}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Tac Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Tac]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Copy]]
|8
|A "cat"-burglar who runs up to Kirby and tries to steal his Copy Ability or Helper and then run away. Defeating Tac will allow Kirby to get his ability or helper back.
|
|-
|{{Key|Waddle Doo}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Waddle Doo Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Waddle Doo]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Beam]]
|18
|A round creature similar in shape and behavior to Waddle Dee, but with a big single eye in place of a face. It can shoot a beam whip from its eye when provoked.
|
|-
|{{Key|Walky}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Walky Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Walky]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Mike]]
|16
|A microphone with feet that paces in a given area and regularly sings to attack with musical note projectiles.
|
|-
|{{Key|Wheelie}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Wheelie Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Wheelie]]'''}}
|{{Key|3}}{{N}}
|[[Wheel]]
|14
|A tire that rolls after Kirby. Once it starts rolling, it's difficult for a Wheelie to stop.
|
|-
!colspan=6|{{center|<small>*This enemy is not new, but was not present in ''Kirby Super Star''.</small>}}
|}

===Mid-bosses===
Mid-bosses are fought similar to bosses but are typically smaller and less powerful. Where Kirby fights a mid-boss depends on the game mode. In Spring Breeze, they are fought halfway through a level. In Dyna Blade, Kirby needs to defeat them to complete a level. In later modes, Mid-bosses are fought during normal progress of the level.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=6|Mid-Bosses in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!Mid-Boss
!New?
!Ability
!HP
!class=unsortable|Description
!class=unsortable|Notes
|-
|{{Key|Bonkers}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Bonkers Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bonkers]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Hammer]]
|150
|A hammer-wielding simian. He attacks with his hammer as well as throwing exploding coconuts.
|
|-
|{{Key|Bugzzy}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Bugzzy Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bugzzy]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Suplex]]
|160
|Bugzzy is a giant humanoid stag beetle that stands on two legs. He attacks by grabbing and throwing Kirby, charging at him, and releasing small ladybugs.
|
|-
|{{Key|Chef Kawasaki}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Chef Kawasaki.png]]<br>'''[[Chef Kawasaki]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Cook]]
|100
|A chef that attacks with everything he has--plates, a frying pan, and an extending soup ladle for grabbing with. If Kirby is caught with the soup ladle, Kawasaki will cook him.
|
|-
|{{Key|Fire Lion}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Fire Lion Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Fire Lion]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|[[Fire]]
|196
|This lion has a mane of fire and will burn anything that comes in contact. It claws, bites, and jumps on Kirby in an attempt to defeat him. Fire Lion only appears in Revenge of the King.
|
|-
|{{Key|Grand Wheelie}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Grand Wheelie Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Grand Wheelie]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|[[Wheel]]
|156
|A giant version of Wheelie. Like its smaller counterpart, Grand Wheelie charges at Kirby and can also create some small Wheelies.
|
|-
|{{Key|Iron Mam}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Iron Mam Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Iron Mam]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Fighter]]
|140
|Iron Mam attacks with punches depending on how far Kirby is from her. If Kirby is close, she will just punch him. If he is a short distance away, she will throw her fist in his direction. If he is far away, she marches across the screen, punching the ground.
|
|-
|{{Key|Jukid}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Jukid Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Jukid]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Suplex]]
|130
|A martial artist who, like Bugzzy, tries to grab and throw Kirby. Jukid also attacks by shooting blasts of energy that can be swallowed and shot back at Jukid.
|
|-
|{{Key|Kracko Jr.}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Kracko Jr.]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Bomb]] (from bombs)
|128
|This weak form of [[Kracko]] attacks mainly just by moving around the screen, trying to collide with Kirby. He also can drop [[Waddle Doo]]s or bombs, the latter of which is a trait that the elder Kracko lacks.
|Unlike other Mid-Bosses, Kracko Jr. cannot be inhaled, upon defeat or otherwise.
|-
|{{Key|Kracko Jr.'s Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Revenge Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Kracko Jr.|Kracko Jr.'s Revenge]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Bomb]] (from bombs)
|180
|A darker, creepier Kracko Jr. with a red eye and dark purple clouds. His attacks are more powerful than normal Kracko Jr.
|Unlike other Mid-Bosses, Kracko Jr.'s Revenge cannot be inhaled, upon defeat or otherwise.
|-
|{{Key|Meta-Knights A}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Axe Knight sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Axe Knight]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|None
|64
|One of the Meta-Knights that looks like a skull with a horned helmet. Axe Knight chops at Kirby if he is nearby, or throws his axe like a boomerang. Despite this, he grants no ability when swallowed.
|
|-
|{{Key|Meta-Knights J}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Javelin Knight Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Javelin Knight]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|None
|46
|A javelin-wielding robot that flies around and shoots lasers at Kirby, or attacks with its javelin.
|
|-
|{{Key|Meta-Knights M}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Mace Knight Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Mace Knight]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|None
|84
|Another of the Meta-knights, who wields a ball and chain which he can throw towards Kirby and can block projectiles.
|
|-
|{{Key|Meta-Knights T}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Trident Knight Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Trident Knight]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|None
|64
|A jet pack-wearing Meta-knight who throws an infinite amount of tridents at Kirby. 
|
|-
|{{Key|Mr. Frosty}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Mr Frosty Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Mr. Frosty]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Ice]]
|110
|A walrus wearing overalls who throw ice blocks, swallows and freezes Kirby, or just runs around with his mouth open.
|
|-
|{{Key|Mr. Tick-Tock}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Mr Tick Tock Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Mr. Tick-Tock]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|[[Mike]]
|196
|A walking clock with a large mustache. Attacks by shooting musical notes or ringing and creating a sound barrier around himself.
|
|-
|{{Key|Phan Phan}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Phan Phan.png]]<br>'''[[Phan Phan]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*'''
|[[Suplex]]
|208
|Phan Phan is an elephant with two legs and big eyes. It rolls around, throws apples, and grabs Kirby with its trunk and throws him around. Its apples can be spat back at it.
|
|-
|{{Key|Poppy Bros. Sr.}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Poppy Bros Sr Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Poppy Bros. Sr.]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Bomb]]
|80
|The jumping larger version of the Poppy Bros. Jr. Hops all over the stage and throws bombs, which can be spat right back at him.
|
|-
|{{Key|Waddle Dee}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Bandana Waddle Dee Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bandana Waddle Dee|Waddle Dee]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|None
|245
|A Waddle Dee that appears in Megaton Punch, The Arena and Revenge of the King. He sports a blue bandana and walks around. His health is quite high, but Kirby can inhale him to quickly defeat him.
|
|-
!colspan=6|{{center|<small>*This Mid-Boss is not new, but was not present in ''Kirby Super Star''.</small>}}
|}

===Bosses===
Enemy [[boss]]es are tougher foes that are fought at the end of levels in most modes.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=6|Bosses in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!Boss
!New?
!Appearances
!Abilities
!class=unsortable|Description
!class=unsortable|Notes
|-
|{{Key|Whispy Woods}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Whispy Woods Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Whispy Woods]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Spring Breeze]]<br>[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|None
|A large sentient but immobile tree who attacks by dropping apples and shooting out air bullets.
|
|-
|{{Key|Lololo & Lalala}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Lololo & Lalala Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Lololo & Lalala]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Spring Breeze]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|None
|Two teardrop-shaped creatures with arms and legs that push boxes and Gordos through hallways.
|
|-
|{{Key|Kracko}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Kracko]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Spring Breeze]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|[[Beam]] (from Waddle Doos)
|A floating spiky cloud with a single eyeball inset. Kracko attacks by dropping Waddle Doos, shooting beams from his eye, or throwing out lightning bolts and rain.
|
|-
|{{Key|King Dedede}}{{center|[[File:KSSU King Dedede Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[King Dedede]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Spring Breeze]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|None
|A blue portly bird-man and self-styled King of Dream Land. He attacks Kirby using his big hammer and by performing various leaps and body slams. He may also try to mimic Kirby by inhaling him or puffing up like a balloon.
|King Dedede is the final boss of [[Spring Breeze]].
|-
|{{Key|Dyna Blade}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Dyna Blade Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Dyna Blade]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|None
|A brightly-colored metal bird as big as a battleship and sporting a short temper. She attacks using high-speed dives, by grabbing with her talons, or by biting or breathing fire.
|Dyna Blade is the only boss in the [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]] game. She is an ally to Kirby in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]. Dyna Blade is also given a new battle theme, which she shares with [[Wham Bam Rock]] and [[Wham Bam Jewel]].
|-
|{{Key|Fatty Whale}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Fatty Whale Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Fatty Whale]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[The Great Cave Offensive]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|[[Stone]] (falling rocks)
|A large baleen whale who wears a ship captain's suit, along with a smoking pipe. He attacks using various body slams and creating waves of water that throw Kirby around or cause rocks to fall from above.
|
|-
|{{Key|Computer Virus}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Computer Virus Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Computer Virus]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[The Great Cave Offensive]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|Various (from [[Copy Essence]]s)
|A set of computer windows that produce fantasy-style enemies which fight in a turn-based manner similar to games like ''Dragon Quest'' or ''Final Fantasy''. Kirby cannot attack the enemy until it is "his turn".
|In The Great Cave Offensive, Kirby fights the Slime, Puppet, and Magician. In other modes, the Magician, Evil Knight, and Great Dragon are fought instead.
|-
|{{Key|Chameleo Arm}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Chameleo Arm Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Chameleo Arm]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[The Great Cave Offensive]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|[[Paint]] (rainbow projectiles)
|A smooth-skinned reptile with a large head who uses its extendable limbs to move around and attack. It may also spit out projectiles, try to eat Kirby with its long tongue, or turn invisible.
|Chameleo Arm can come in a large number of different colors, and changes its color whenever it re-emerges after turning invisible. Kirby can change its color or force it to be visible again by using [[Paint]] on it. Chameleo Arm can be skipped in The Great Cave Offensive.
|-
|{{Key|Wham Bam Rock}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Wham Bam Rock Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Wham Bam Rock]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[The Great Cave Offensive]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|[[Stone]] (falling rocks)
|A large ominous stone head which controls two giant hands made of rock that phase in and out to attack Kirby. Wham Bam Rock uses various finger movements to attack or can cause rocks to fall, and may also disarticulate its hands to drop pieces on Kirby's head. Attacking the hands is the only way to damage this foe.
|Wham Bam Rock's head has received a visual redesign for this game. Wham Bam Rock serves as the final boss of [[The Great Cave Offensive]]. Wham Bam Rock is also given a new battle theme, which it shares with [[Dyna Blade]] and [[Wham Bam Jewel]].
|-
|{{Key|Twin Woods}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Twin Woods Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Twin Woods]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|None
|A pair of Whispy Woods who sit nearby each-other and have overlapping canopies. In addition to Whispy's normal set of attacks, Twin Woods can drop [[Capiller]]s and trade sections of trunk with each other as a projectile.
|
|-
|{{Key|Main Cannon #2}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Main Cannon 2 Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Combo Cannon]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|[[Bomb]] (bombs, cannonballs)
|A large mounted weapon aboard the [[Halberd]] which has three main modes of attack: it can shoot cannonballs from its main turret, drop bombs or try to grab Kirby with its extendable arm, or it can fire a laser from the gun in its base. Other parts of the gun can be attacked and destroyed, but this boss only receives damage by hitting the main turret.
|Referred to in this game as "Main Cannon #2".
|-
|{{Key|Heavy Lobster}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Heavy Lobster Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Heavy Lobster]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|[[Paint]] (blob projectiles)
|A giant robot tank that resembles a lobster. It attacks by charging, using a flamethrower from its claws, or shooting out smaller lobster robots or blobs from its claws.
|If Kirby uses the [[Paint]] ability on Heavy Lobster, it becomes red and is blinded, attacking in random directions. Heavy Lobster is also given a new, unique battle theme.
|-
|{{Key|Reactor}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Reactor Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Reactor]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]
|None
|The main power engine for the Halberd, powered by [[Wheelie]]s. It cannot be attacked directly (except by [[Mach Tornado]]), but if any lasers from its laser gun bounce back and hit the central diamond, it will take damage. It is also equipped with a beam cannon and some floor-based flamethrowers which can be destroyed separately.
|
|-
|{{Key|Meta Knight}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Meta Knight Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Meta Knight]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]
|[[Sword]] (offered before battle)
|This blue caped masked swordsman will toss Kirby a sword before their duel, but Kirby can refuse it if he waits long enough. Meta Knight attacks using various sword techniques, and can also perform his [[Shuttle Loop]] and create tornadoes. When defeated, Meta Knight's mask splits and breaks off, forcing him to cover himself and flee.
|Meta Knight is the final boss of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]].
|-
|{{Key|Galactic Nova Nucleus}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Galactic Nova Nucleus Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Galactic Nova Nucleus]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]
|None
|The heart of [[Galactic Nova]], which Kirby must destroy using the [[Starship]] to disable the giant comet. The fight consists of a flight through a looping circular arena, and Kirby must shoot down all the pieces inside the columns, while avoiding collisions with them.
|
|-
|{{Key|Marx}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Marx Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Marx]]'''}}
|{{Key|2}}{{N}}
|[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]
|[[Cutter]] ([[Shooter Cutter]]), [[Ice]] (ice bomb)
|A mad jester who tried to steal Kirby's wish so he could take over Popstar with Nova's help. Kirby has to battle him on Popstar's moon, where he uses all manner of esoteric attacks, including shooting lasers from his mouth or splitting himself in half to make a black hole appear.
|Marx serves as the final boss of Milky Way Wishes and The Arena. Defeating him triggers the staff credits.
|-
|{{Key|Whispy Woods' Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Whispy Revenge True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Whispy Woods#Kirby Super Star Ultra|Whispy's Revenge]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]]
|None
|A toxic purple variant of Whispy Woods who drops [[Poison fruit|purple apples]], larger [[capiller]]s, and [[Gordo]]s from his canopy. He can also blow out small tornadoes.
|
|-
|{{Key|Lololo & Lalala's Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Lololo & Lalala Revenge True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Lololo & Lalala#Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra|Lololo & Lalala's Revenge]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]]
|None
|Lololo & Lalala return with a different color palette, and now have four halls to move through. They push Gordos more often and move faster as well.
|
|-
|{{Key|Kracko's Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Revenge True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Kracko|Kracko's Revenge]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]]
|[[Beam]] (Waddle Doos)
|A stronger (and more intimidating) version of Kracko with a slit pupil. He shares lightning and swooping attacks with his weaker cousin, and can also create [[Waddle Doo]]s, but his attacks have a wider range. He can also fly towards the center of the screen and shoot large bolts in all eight directions.
|
|-
|{{Key|Kabula}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kabula True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Kabula]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]]
|None
|King Dedede's blimp that is fought while in Kirby's [[Starship]]. She fires [[Gordo]]s, cannonballs, and [[mariowiki:Bullet Bill|Bullet Bill]]-like projectiles, as well as barrel-rolling towards Kirby.
|Kabula first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''; this is her first new appearance in nearly a decade.
|-
|{{Key|Masked Dedede}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Masked Dedede True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Masked Dedede]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]]
|[[Hammer]] (offered before battle in Revenge of the King)
|[[King Dedede]] wearing a mask and using his "new Dedede Hammer", which is mechanical. His attacks have a larger range, and he has some new attacks regarding his powerful hammer, such as spinning around and targeting Kirby for a period of time or shooting missiles and flames from the front of his hammer. He provides Kirby with a hammer of his own at the start of the fight.
|Masked Dedede serves as the final boss of [[Revenge of the King]].
|-
|{{Key|Wham Bam Jewel}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Wham Bam Jewel True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Wham Bam Jewel]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[The True Arena]]
|[[Stone]] (from diamonds), [[Bomb]] (from bombs)
|A more powerful version of Wham Bam Rock with three eyes, a crown, and diamond hands. He attacks like Wham Bam Rock, punching and slapping with his hands, as well as shooting bullets from his hands and dropping bombs, which look like his face.
|Wham Bam Jewel is the final boss of [[Helper to Hero]].
|-
|{{Key|Galacta Knight}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Galacta Knight True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Galacta Knight]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]<br>[[The True Arena]]
|[[Sword]]
|This legendary warrior attacks in a similar manner to [[Meta Knight]], creating tornadoes, beams, and more with the power of his lance and shield. He can also do unique moves, such as creating flames from the ground or calling in [[Meta-Knights]] of his very own.
|Galacta Knight is the final boss of [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]].
|-
|{{Key|Marx Soul}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Marx Soul True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Marx Soul]]'''}}
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}}
|[[The True Arena]]
|[[Cutter]], [[Ice]], [[Paint]]
|The final boss who appears only in [[The True Arena]], consisting of a more powerful and twisted version of Marx after absorbing the power of [[Galactic Nova|Nova]]. He has a much creepier demeanor, especially his laugh, and his attacks are even more strange, such as splitting into two large blobs of paint that move across the screen. Marx Soul provides the [[Paint]] ability, although it has no special effect on him other than making him lose some health. After defeating him, he lets out a bloodcurdling screech.
|Marx Soul can be considered the final challenge of the whole game. Defeating him clears The True Arena and unlocks the Special-Edition Blooper Reel in the [[Theater]].
|}

==Character portraits==
The following are portraits for various characters used in some of the main games:

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=4|Character portraits in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!Name
!Icon
!Description
!Notes
|-
|[[King Dedede]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU King Dedede Portrait 1.png]] [[File:KSSU King Dedede Portrait 2.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU King Dedede Portrait 3.png]] [[File:KSSU King Dedede Portrait 4.png]] <br> {{center|[[File:KSSU King Dedede Portrait 5.png]]}}
|Various reaction/dialogue portraits for King Dedede in [[Gourmet Race]] and [[Revenge of the King]].
|The last portrait is of [[Masked Dedede]].
|-
|[[Axe Knight]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Axe Knight Portrait 1.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Axe Knight Portrait 2.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Axe Knight Portrait 3.png]]
|Various dialogue portraits for Axe Knight in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]].
|
|-
|[[Captain Vul]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Captain Vul Portrait 1.png]] [[File:KSSU Captain Vul Portrait 2.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Captain Vul Portrait 3.png]] [[File:KSSU Captain Vul Portrait 4.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Captain Vul Portrait 5.png]] [[File:KSSU Captain Vul Portrait 6.png]]
|Various dialogue portraits for Captain Vul in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]].
|
|-
|[[Mace Knight]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Mace Knight Portrait 1.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Mace Knight Portrait 2.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Mace Knight Portrait 3.png]]
|Various dialogue portraits for Mace Knight in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]].
|
|-
|[[Meta Knight]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Meta Knight Portrait 1.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Meta Knight Portrait 2.png]]
|Various dialogue portraits for Meta Knight in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]].
|
|-
|[[Sailor Waddle Dee]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Sailor Waddle Dee Portrait 1.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Sailor Waddle Dee Portrait 2.png]]
|Various dialogue portraits for Sailor Waddle Dee in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]].
|
|-
|[[Bandana Waddle Dee]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Bandana Waddle Dee Portrait 1.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Bandana Waddle Dee Portrait 2.png]] <br> [[File:KSSU Bandana Waddle Dee Portrait 3.png]]
|Various dialogue portraits for Bandana Waddle Dee in [[Revenge of the King]].
|The first two are based on Sailor Waddle Dee's portraits.
|}
== Other differences from ''Kirby Super Star''==
Aside from the above-mentioned additions and changes, the following other changes have been made between ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'':

===Gameplay/control changes===
* The [[Heads-up display|user interface]] has been revamped to use both screens of the Nintendo DS.
* Kirby can now collect [[treasure]] and get on a [[Warp Star]] when using [[Wheelie Rider]].
* [[Tac]] has a new attack, Cat Magnum, activated by holding and releasing the attack button.
* Kirby can now get rid of his ability without having to create a [[Helper]] first by pressing SELECT and discarding it as an [[Ability Star]].
* [[Meta Knight]] now creates [[Dropped Star]]s in his boss fight.
* Hammer's Giant Swing now swings one full turn in midair and Ultra-Giant Swing now swings two full turns.
* Parasol's Drill Stab now pierces through enemies rather than stopping upon hitting one.

===Audio/visual changes===
* As in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', Hammer Kirby wears a headband.
* Cutscenes are now rendered using 3D models.
* Dedede's voice when being defeated was changed to a shortened version of his voice clip from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''.
* Wham Bam Rock’s design has been changed.
* A remix of the [[Castle Lololo (theme)|Castle Lololo theme]] based on Dyna Blade’s theme from ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', plays when fighting Dyna Blade and Wham Bam Rock.
* Dyna Blade now has a new defeat animation.
* [[Heavy Lobster]] now has its own battle theme, "[[Heavy Lobster (theme)|Heavy Lobster]]".
* [[Fatty Whale]] has visible injuries when being defeated.
* [[Mirror]] Kirby is now white, and [[Plasma]] Kirby is now green with orange feet.
* The [[Halberd]] and [[Cook]] Kirby's cauldron now use their designs from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
* The bosses in [[Milky Way Wishes]] have alternate palettes.
* [[Chameleo Arm]] has a new boss intro.
* Kirby now holds his sword when he has the [[Sword]] Ability.
* The Arena now has a new intro cutscene.
* All music has noticeably less reverb.
* [[Bonkers]] uses his design from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''.
* The boss battle with [[Computer Virus]] now has new animations.
* The [[Helper]]'s dance has been changed from hopping around to doing different dance moves.
* After beating King Dedede in Spring Breeze, the Helper now dances with Kirby in the dance cutscene.

===Other changes===
* [[Samurai Kirby]] and [[Megaton Punch]] must be unlocked and are unavailable in multiplayer mode.
* The dialogue in most cutscenes has been altered.
* In The Arena, [[Kracko]] is now fought in the boss room of [[Bubbly Clouds (Battle Stage)|Bubbly Clouds]] instead of [[Kracko Jr.]]'s.
* The ability to skip ending cutscenes in sub-games has been removed.
* Most glitches from the original game have been fixed.
* [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] replaces the generic [[Waddle Dee]] in The Arena.
* The cutscenes are now viewed when first playing a sub-game instead of pressing the X button or waiting on the title screen.
* The demo gameplay has been removed from the title screen after the first cutscene of a sub-game.
* After completing Spring Breeze, Kirby no longer holds a sign that says "NEXT". Instead, he performs a dance and the caption "To be continued..." appears on the bottom screen.
* The Springtime, Summertime, Autummtime, and Wintertime treasures have now been combined into Seasons Heart, replacing the hearts with items from other Kirby games.

==Quotes==
{{Main|List of Kirby Super Star Ultra quotes}}

==Staff==
The following is a list of staff who have worked on ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'':
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
!colspan=3|Staff of ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!colspan=2|Position
!Developer(s)
|-
![[File:Director sprite KSSU.png]]
!Director
|[[Shinya Kumazaki]]
|-
![[File:Program Director sprite KSSU.png]]
!Program Director
|Shigenobu Kasai
|-
![[File:Programming sprite KSSU.png]]
!Programming
|Akio Hanyu<br>Isao Takahashi<br>Seiji Otoguro<br>Yasuyuki Nagashima<br>Masami Hirano<br>Shojiro Soga<br>Takashi Matsuda<br>Tomohiro Kamochi<br>Masami Ishiguro
|-
![[File:Programming sprite KSSU.png]]
!Programming Support
|Issei Fukuyoshi<br>Shinnosuke Hagiwara<br>Yuusuke Sasaki
|-
![[File:Design Director sprite KSSU.png]]
!Design Director
|Hitoshi Kikkawa
|-
![[File:Design sprite KSSU.png]]
!Design
|Tetsuya Mochiduki<br>Tsuyoshi Wakayama<br>Takeshi Minagawa<br>[[Tadashi Kamitake]]<br>Teruhiko Suzuki<br>Abeno Matsuzaki<br>Shiho Tsutsuji<br>Yoshihisa Maeda<br>Tomomi Asano
|-
![[File:Motif Design sprite KSSU.png]]
!Motif Design
|Sanae Kubota<br>Tadashi Hashikura<br>Tatsuhiro Tanoue<br>Ai Kawasumi
|-
![[File:Movie sprite KSSU.png]]
!Movie
|Kunio Watanabe<br>Youhei Sano
|-
![[File:Design Advisor sprite KSSU.png]]
!Design Advisor
|Ashura Benimaru
|-
![[File:Sound sprite KSSU.png]]
!Sound
|[[Jun Ishikawa]]<br>[[Hirokazu Ando]]
|-
![[File:Public Relations sprite KSSU.png]]
!Public Relations
|[[Satoshi Ishida]]<br>Chieko Obikane<br>Tomohiro Minemura
|-
![[File:Artwork sprite KSSU.png]]
!Artwork
|[[Tetsuya Notoya]]<br>Mariko Kimizuka<br>Masayo Nakagami<br>Rieko Kawahara
|-
![[File:Artwork sprite KSSU.png]]
!Artwork Support
|Yasuko Sugiyama<br>Hisayo Osanai<br>Sachiko Nakamichi
|-
![[File:Testing sprite KSSU.png]]
!Testing
|Kazuhiko Fukuda<br>Masaru Kobayashi<br>Kenischi Kobayashi<br>Akimitsu Ushikoshi<br>Dai Suzuki<br>Junbong Lee<br>Juyoung Choi<br>HAL Debug Team<br>Super Mario Club<br>Pole to Win<br>NOK Debug Team
|-
![[File:Programming sprite KSSU.png]]
!Technical Support
|Teruyuki Gunji<br>Hidetoshi Seki<br>Takehiro Oyama
|-
![[File:Special Thanks sprite KSSU.png]]
!Special Thanks
|[[Hiroaki Suga]]<br>Yoichi Yamamoto<br>Masaaki Fukunaga<br>Masanobu Yamamoto<br>Hiroshi Fujie<br>Takashi Saito<br>Mitsuya Naito<br>Yoshiki Suzuki<br>Masanori Kusumoto<br>Yasushi Adachi<br>Shigeki Tamakawa<br>Masayoshi Uematsu<br>Hiroyuki Yoshino<br>Shin Hasegawa<br>Kenshiro Ueda<br>Yuji Ichijyo
|-
![[File:Special Thanks sprite KSSU.png]]
!NA Localization
|Nate Bihldorff<br>Scot Ritchey
|-
![[File:Special Thanks sprite KSSU.png]]
!NA Localization Management
|Jeff Miller<br>Leslie Swan
|-
![[File:Special Thanks sprite KSSU.png]]
!NOA Product Testing
|NOA Product Testing
|-
![[File:Special Thanks sprite KSSU.png]]
!NOE Localisation Management
|Andy Fey
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|Geraint Howells<br>Emmanuel Adien<br>Georg Schamlhofer<br>Marco Morbin<br>Pablo Muños Sánchez
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|Daisuke Sakaguchi<br>Keita Nakamura<br>Hyokjin Jung
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|Yunhye Lee<br>Dongyeon Kim
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|Yangsin Kim<br>Ilho Kim<br>Yukyung Yun
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|[[Satoru Iwata]]
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==Legacy==
While being a remake of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' sets a cornerstone that would influence modern ''Kirby'' series games going forward, with various tropes, references, and other things in future games connecting back to this game as follows:
*[[Galacta Knight]] made his first appearance in this game as a surprise boss, with subsequent appearances in the modern games following up on this trope.
**Some games also use other "knight" bosses in place of him to continue the trend, such as with [[Dark Meta Knight#Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Dark Meta Knight's Revenge]] in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' and [[Morpho Knight]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' and ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' (note that ''Star Allies'' also features Galacta Knight, but then has judgment casted on him by Morpho Knight later on).
*[[Masked Dedede]] continues to be featured in such a way that he is essentially a stronger version of King Dedede in some games, such as in ''Kirby Triple Deluxe'' and in ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''. The mask (and its unique Dedede Hammer, if applicable) can also be used as a wearable costume in some games.
*The concept of [[The True Arena]] would continue to persist in future modern ''Kirby'' games, in addition to even stronger versions of existing bosses.
**Designs for the Revenge bosses in ''Kirby's Blowout Blast'' are reused from the [[Revenge of the King]] Sub-Game.
**While the concept of Soul bosses was introduced in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' solidified their presence in the modern main series ''Kirby'' games with the appearance of [[Marx Soul]]. The game also codifies the association between Soul bosses and the highest difficulty of a [[Boss Endurance]] mode, with Marx Soul appearing at the end of the True Arena (whereas [[Drawcia Soul]] was fought immediately after her base form in the main game).
*[[Bandana Waddle Dee]], who was initially established as a minor character in the original ''Kirby Super Star'', would be given a bigger role in the ''Kirby'' series starting with this game, and become one of the major characters of the series going forward.
*Pause screen flavor text for bosses in modern ''Kirby'' games were established starting with Milky Way Wishes and [[Revenge of the King]].
*Modern designs of the enemies and various places mainly take their appearance from this game, including some of the Battle Stages in the ''Kirby Fighters'' series.
*Remixes or rearrangements of some other ''Kirby'' themes like [[Welcome to Dream Land]] are influenced by their ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' versions.

==Trivia==
*There is a rare alternate version of the "Grand Opening" movie which contains minor differences from the standard one. If the last played game mode was Meta Knightmare Ultra, there is also a small chance that the opening will be replaced by the cutscene "Fly! Meta Knight".
*If the player idles at the title screen, certain cutscenes will play out: the opening cutscenes of all the main game modes (in the following order: Spring Breeze, Dyna Blade, Gourmet Race, The Great Cave Offensive, Revenge of Meta Knight, Milky Way Wishes, The Arena, Revenge of the King, Helper to Hero, Meta Knightmare Ultra, and The True Arena, followed by a loop) alternate with the "Grand Opening" cutscene.
**Upon returning to the title screen, whether by playing a cutscene or choosing a save file and returning to the file select, Kirby may have one of 4 different expressions. 
**Additionally, a total of 8 different expressions can be seen to the left of the save files, while the images to the right depict the last main game mode played in the corresponding save file.
*The European name of the original SNES game is ''Kirby's Fun Pak''. Despite this, ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' retained its American name in the European translations.
*To celebrate the release of the game in North America, numerous Kirby-shaped balloons were sent flying in various places named "Kirby" across the US, such as Kirby Middle School (Alabama), Kirby's Mill (New Jersey), Kirby Park (Pennsylvania) and Kirby Gate Shopping Center (Tennessee).<ref>[https://twitter.com/FactsKirby/status/1063490188461121536 FactsKirby on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MntMuGtBEr4 "Kirby, Nintendo Takes to the Skies" - YouTube]</ref>

==Gallery==
{{Main|Kirby Super Star Ultra/gallery}}
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==Names in other languages==
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|ja={{furi|星|ほし}}のカービィ ウルトラスーパーデラックス
|jaR=Hoshi no Kābyi Urutora Sūpā Derakkusu
|jaM=Kirby of the Stars: Ultra Super Deluxe
|ko=별의 커비 울트라 슈퍼 디럭스
|koR=Byeorui Keobi Ulteura Syupeo Direokseu
|koM=Kirby of the Stars: Ultra Super Deluxe
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==External links==
*[https://kirby.nintendo.com/superstarultra/ Official website]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ykwj/index.html Official website (Japanese)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20231002170101/https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Kirby_Superstar.pdf English and French manual (NA print)] (archive)
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0811/index.html Nintendo Online Magazine No.124 (November 2008) - Interview with ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' developers (Japanese)]
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-super-star-ultra ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' on Kirby Informer]

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