Editing Waddle Dee

{{Featured}}{{title font|#FFFFBD|#F67120}}{{Infobox-Enemy
|image=[[File:KatFL Waddle Dee artwork.png|300px]]
|caption=Artwork of a '''Waddle Dee''' from ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game=All (except for ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', aside from distinguished Waddle Dees)
|copy ability=None
|similar=See [[Waddle Dee (disambiguation)]]
|other wikis=[[smashwiki:Waddle Dee|SmashWiki]]<br>[[mariowiki:Waddle Dee|Super Mario Wiki]]
}}{{about|Waddle Dees in a general context|more specific Waddle Dees or variants|[[Waddle Dee (disambiguation)|this disambiguation page]]}}
{{quote|I'm kind of shy, so I don't know why they picked me for this!|'''Waddle Dee''' in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
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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|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 acknowledge 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.

Waddle Dees first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', making them one of the oldest types of enemies to be found in the whole [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. They have subsequently reappeared in one form or another in every game in the series, becoming arguably just as iconic as Kirby himself. Waddle Dees may be compared to the [[mariowiki:Goomba|Goomba]] species from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] as both are considered to be common, ubiquitous, basic enemies who may be found in many roles and varieties, and have individual stand-out members.

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==Varieties of Waddle Dee==
{{main|Waddle Dee (disambiguation)}}
There are many entities in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] that are either variants of Waddle Dees, distinguished Waddle Dees, or similar to Waddle Dees. Due to the sheer volume of these varieties, they have been moved to a separate page. See [[Waddle Dee (disambiguation)]] for a list of such variants.

==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Waddle Dee's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''
|Opponent
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
|Enemy
|
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|''[[Kirby's Toy Box]]''
|Spot target
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|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Enemy
|Their [[Parasol Waddle Dee|parasol counterpart]] can be recruited as a [[Helper]].
|-
|[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Game Boy)]]
|Playable character
|Waddle Dee is controlled by the second player in Vs. Mode.
|-
|[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Super Famicom)]]
|Opponent
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
|Supporting protagonist and boss
|Only a [[Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|single special Waddle Dee]] appears in this game. Initially possessed by Dark Matter, but joins Kirby's side when defeated.
|-
|''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Enemy
|Waddle Dees reprise their role from ''Kirby's Adventure''.
|-
|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|Playable character and enemy
|Waddle Dee is in ball form when playable.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Enemy
|Waddle Dees reprise their role from ''Kirby Super Star''.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
|Playable character
|Players 2, 3, and 4 play as different-colored [[Bandana Waddle Dee]]s, who are simply referred to as "Waddle Dees".
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''
|Enemy
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|-
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|Supporting characters
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|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Enemy
|Their [[Parasol Waddle Dee|parasol counterpart]] can be recruited as a Friend.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''
|Enemy
|Waddle Dees reprise their role from ''Kirby's Epic Yarn''.
|-
|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
|Reference
|Aside from the more specific types and distinguished Waddle Dees, regular Waddle Dees appear as [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|stickers]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Cameo and stage hazard
|Two Waddle Dees appear disguised as [[King Dedede & Meta Knight]], being revealed when defeated. Waddle Dees also show up as stage hazards on the [[Gourmet Go Go]] battle stage.
|-
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|Supporting characters and hidden collectables
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Opponent
|Waddle Dees appear as [[CPU]] racers in race courses. They also appear on several [[Character Treat]]s.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Enemy
|Waddle Dees reprise their role from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|Trophy
|
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo
|Appears in several of King Dedede's animations.
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
|Smash Run enemy & Cameo
|Appears in several of King Dedede's animations.
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Cameo
|Appears in several of King Dedede's animations.
|}

===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
[[File:KDL Waddle Dee artwork.png|thumb|right|170px|Artwork originating from ''Kirby's Dream Land''.]]
[[File:KDL Waddle Dee sprite.png]] 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.

===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Waddle Dee sprite.png]] 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 Dee is ubiquitous throughout the stages in these games, being absent from only a handful. Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby's Adventure'' & ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Vegetable Valley]]
![[Ice Cream Island]]
![[Butter Building]]
![[Grape Garden]]
![[Yogurt Yard]]
![[Orange Ocean]]
![[Rainbow Resort]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 4
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 5
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 6
|N/A
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|}

===''Kirby's Pinball Land''===
Waddle Dee appears in the bonus game of [[Wispy-Woods Land]], as the first [[enemy]] patrolling the top of the block line. When collided into, he is defeated and yields 5000 points.

===''Kirby's Dream Course''===
[[File:KDCWaddleDee.png]] 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 Dream Course'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following courses and holes:

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
|-
!colspan=9|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby's Dream Course'' (Main Game)&nbsp;
|-
!colspan=9|1P Mode
|-
!Course
![[Course 1]]
![[Course 2]]
![[Course 3]]
![[Course 4]]
![[Course 5]]
![[Course 6]]
![[Course 7]]
![[Course 8]]
|-
!Hole 1
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 2
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 3
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
!Hole 4
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 5
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 6
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 7
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 8
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!colspan=9|2P Mode
|-
!colspan=1|Course
!colspan=2|[[Whispy Woods Course]]
!colspan=2|[[Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright Course]]
!colspan=2|[[Kracko Course]]
!colspan=2|[[Gordo Course]]
|-
!Hole 1
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 2
|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 3
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 4
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 5
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 6
|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 7
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 8
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|}

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
|-
!colspan=9|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby's Dream Course'' (Extra Game)&nbsp;
|-
!colspan=9|1P Mode
|-
!Course
![[Course 1]]
![[Course 2]]
![[Course 3]]
![[Course 4]]
![[Course 5]]
![[Course 6]]
![[Course 7]]
![[Course 8]]
|-
!Hole 1
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 2
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 3
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 4
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 5
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 6
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 7
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 8
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!colspan=9|2P Mode
|-
!colspan=1|Course
!colspan=2|[[Whispy Woods Course]]
!colspan=2|[[Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright Course]]
!colspan=2|[[Kracko Course]]
!colspan=2|[[Gordo Course]]
|-
!Hole 1
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 2
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 3
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 4
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 5
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 6
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|-
!Hole 7
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|-
!Hole 8
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|}

===''Kirby's Avalanche''===
{{ImCap|image=File:KAv Waddle Dee sprite.png|size=62px|align=right|caption=''Kirby's Avalanche'' "Face" picture.|captionwidth=100px}}
{{Quote|A sniveling little whiner, you will find Waddle Dee to be the easiest of the bosses to defeat.|''Kirby's Avalanche'' Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 21}}
[[File:KAv Waddle Dee cutscene sprite.png]] In ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'', a Waddle Dee is the first opponent in Easy mode, never being fought in any other game mode. He is the easiest opponent and seems to simply place Puyos at random, never rotating them. His ''Puyo Puyo'' equivalent is [[puyo:Skeleton T|Skeleton T]].

===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
[[File:KDL2 Waddle Dee sprite.png]] 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.

A less common, very fast-moving type of Waddle Dee can also be found in a few locations; this form appears behind Kirby once he reaches a certain point in a level, attempting to dash into him but stopping when he faces him. Furthermore, some Waddle Dees can be seen holding [[Floaty the Drifter]]s, ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s equivalent of [[Parasol (enemy)|Parasols]], enabling them to slowly glide down from above.

Waddle Dees can be defeated instantly by hitting them with any attack or colliding with them. They award Kirby with 100 points when inhaled, and 200 points when destroyed in any other way.

Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Grass Land (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Grass Land]]
![[Big Forest]]
![[Ripple Field (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Ripple Field]]
![[Iceberg (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Iceberg]]
![[Red Canyon]]
![[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Cloudy Park]]
![[Dark Castle]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 4
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 5
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 6
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 7
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|}

===''Kirby's Block Ball''===
[[File:KBBa Waddle Dee sprite.png]] Waddle Dees appear as common enemies in ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''. They are worth 300 points when bumped into and defeated and will drop food.

===''Kirby's Toy Box''===
In ''[[Kirby's Toy Box]]'', 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]].

===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS Parasol Waddle Dee artwork.png|thumb|150px|Artwork of '''Parasol Waddle Dee''' from ''Kirby Super Star'']]
[[File:KSS Waddle Dee.png]] [[File:KSSU Waddle Dee Sprite.png]] 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.

Aside from the introduction of spear-wielding Waddle Dees, another Waddle Dee character [[Bandana Waddle Dee|wearing a blue bandana]] appears in the [[Revenge of the King]] mode of ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''. He first is fought as a [[Mid-Boss]], and later can be spotted alone in the audience during Kirby's fight with Masked Dedede. After Kirby wins the fight, he can be seen accompanying a miserable King Dedede on his walk into the sunset, along with dozens of other Waddle Dees.

In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', Waddle Dee also appears on two cards in [[Kirby Card Swipe]], one of which depicts him in a [[cart]]. He also appears as a target in [[Kirby on the Draw]] wearing a cowboy inspired outfit.

Waddle Dee can be found in the following places in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'':
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=4|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby Super Star'' & ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
!Appearance?
!Stage
!Appearance?
|-
|[[Green Greens]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 4|RoMK Chapter 4]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Float Islands]]
|{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 5|RoMK Chapter 5]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Bubbly Clouds]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 6|RoMK Chapter 6]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Mt. Dedede]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 7|RoMK Chapter 7]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Peanut Plains]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Floria]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Mallow Castle]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Aquarius]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Cocoa Cave]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Skyhigh]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Candy Mountain]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Hotbeat]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Trial Rooms|Trial Room 1]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Cavius]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Trial Rooms|Trial Room 2]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mekkai]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Sub-Tree]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Halfmoon]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Crystal (area)|Crystal]]
|{{N}}
|[[???]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Old Tower]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Purple Plants]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Garden]]
|{{N}}
|[[Illusion Islands]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 1|RoMK Chapter 1]]
|{{N}}
|[[Crash Clouds]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 2|RoMK Chapter 2]]
|{{N}}
|[[The Revenge]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 3|RoMK Chapter 3]]
|{{N}}
!colspan=2|
|}

===''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Game Boy)===
Player 2 controls a Waddle Dee in the Vs. Mode of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' on the Game Boy.

===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
[[File:KDL3 Waddle Dee artwork.jpg|thumb|Artwork from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'']]
[[File:KDL3 Waddle Dee Sprite.png]] 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.

Besides walking around, Waddle Dees can occasionally be found riding on [[Nruff]]s, though they are thrown off when their steed slams into a wall. Furthermore, a few Waddle Dees can be seen rowing orange paddle boats back and forth on the water in certain areas; attacking these specimens destroys their boat, causing them to fall into the water and be defeated. ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' is notable for being one of the few games in which Waddle Dees never hold a Parasol, due to the enemy being absent from the game.

Apart from regular Waddle Dees, the game also features [[Wapod]]s, ghost-like enemies that strongly resemble Waddle Dees in looks, but not in behavior. Waddle Dees can also be found [[Raft Waddle Dee|riding in rafts]] in bodies of water.

In ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Grass Land (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Grass Land]]
![[Ripple Field (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Ripple Field]]
![[Sand Canyon]]
![[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Cloudy Park]]
![[Iceberg (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Iceberg]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 4
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 5
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 6
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}*
|{{N}}
|-
!colspan=8|<small>*appears in drawing form</small>
|}

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

===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
{{main|Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)}}
[[File:K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 1.jpg|thumb|100px|Artwork of '''Waddle Dee''' from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'']]
While ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' does not feature Waddle Dees as enemies like usual - [[N-Z]] assumes the role as the weakest type of enemy - a single Waddle Dee appears as a character in that game. After he gets possessed by [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter]] (temporarily turning him into a [[Waddle Doo]]) and defeated and released by Kirby, he gladly joins Kirby's and [[Ribbon]]'s quest and becomes their ally. From that point on he sometimes appears in various levels and helps Kirby out, often by providing vehicles and opening paths. He can also be seen at the end of every level during the [[Bonus Game]].

===''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''===
{{Quote|This little guy will be found throughout the courses. Each time Kirby touches him, some of Kirby's vitality will be taken away.|Description from ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'' North American instruction booklet}}
[[File:KTnT Waddle Dee.png]] Waddle Dees appear as common enemies in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', 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.

A Waddle Dee also appears in the [[Sub-Game]] [[Kirby's Hurdle Race]] as the flag-waver.

In ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=9|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Level 1|Level 1]]
![[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Level 2|Level 2]]
![[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Level 3|Level 3]]
![[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Level 4|Level 4]]
![[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Level 5|Level 5]]
![[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Level 6|Level 6]]
![[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Level 7|Level 7]]
![[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Level 8|Level 8]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}*
|-
|Stage 4
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
!colspan=9|{{center|<small>*Only appears in Extra Game</small>}}
|}

===''Kirby Air Ride''===
Waddle Dees appear in [[Air Ride]] mode as enemies on the race tracks, where they can be seen either on foot or riding in mine carts. The ones on foot will attempt to run out of the way when racers approach.

In ''Kirby Air Ride'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following places:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=4|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby Air Ride'' &nbsp;
|-
!Location
!Appearance?
!Location
!Appearance?
|-
|[[Fantasy Meadows]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Beanstalk Park]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Celestial Valley]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Machine Passage]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Sky Sands]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Checker Knights]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Frozen Hillside]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Kirby Melee]] 1
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Magma Flows]]
|{{N}}
|[[Kirby Melee]] 2
|{{Y}}
|}

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
[[File:KNiDL Waddle Dee sprite.png]] 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.

===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
[[File:KCC Waddle Dee sprite.png]] 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.

[[File:KCC Waddle Dee Ball sprite.png]] A playable Waddle Dee ball is unlocked if the game is beaten once. He cannot use Copy Abilities, like every other playable character besides Kirby. Aside from always having four hit points, he has the same stats as Kirby.

In ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'', Waddle Dee appears in the following locations (note that [[Fluff Waddle Dee]] and [[Spear Waddle Dee]] have their own tables, and will not be counted here):

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=7|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' &nbsp;
|-
!Reddy Land
!Arange Gorge
!Iello Adventure
!Neo Greo
!Bloo Hills
!Omarine Zone
!Wonder Lilane
|-
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>All stages}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>All stages}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>All stages}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>All stages}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>All stages}}
|{{center|{{Y}}<br>[[Collapse Castle]]<br>[[Volatile Volcano]]}}
|{{center|{{N}}}}
|}

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Waddle Dees appear as common enemies and can be controlled by using the [[Ghost]] ability. However, the only thing they can do is jump. In addition to this, a [[Gold Waddle Dee|golden variant]] appears, giving a treasure chest if defeated.

Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=9|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Prism Plains]]
![[Nature Notch]]
![[Cushy Cloud]]
![[Jam Jungle]]
![[Vocal Volcano]]
![[Ice Island]]
![[Secret Sea]]
![[Gamble Galaxy]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 4
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 5
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage EX
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A

|}

===''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' / ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''===
{{ImCap|image=File:KEY Waddle Dee artwork.png|size=200px|align=right|caption=Yarn Waddle Dee artwork from ''Kirby's Epic Yarn''.}}
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 the [[Off-Roader]] segments 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 the snowier stages [[Snowy Fields]] and [[Evergreen Lift]], individual Waddle Dees roll up hazardous snowballs which can trap Kirby. Waddle Dees also appear in numerous stages 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's Extra Epic Yarn'', Waddle Dees make an appearance in the [[Slash & Bead - Stage 1|first]], [[Slash & Bead - Stage 2|second]] and [[Slash & Bead - Stage 4|fourth]] stages of the [[Sub-Game]] [[Slash & Bead]]. Here, they are entirely harmless but can be defeated with [[Meta Knight]]'s sword or his [[Slash & Bead#Controls|Special]] for some extra [[bead]]s.

In ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=4|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
!Appearance?
!Stage
!Appearance?
|-
|[[Patch Castle]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Deep-Dive Deep]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Fountain Gardens]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Boom Boatyard]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Flower Fields]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Fossil Reef]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Rainbow Falls]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Snowy Fields]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Big-Bean Vine]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Cozy Cabin]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Mole Hole]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mt. Slide]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Weird Woods]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Frosty Wheel]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Pyramid Sands]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Frigid Fjords]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Lava Landing]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Evergreen Lift]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Cool Cave]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Future City]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Dino Jungle]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Tube Town]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Temper Temple]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mysterious UFO]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Dusk Dunes]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Stellar Way]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Toy Tracks]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Moon Base]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Mushroom Run]]
|{{N}}
|[[Outer Rings]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Sweets Park]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Whispy's Forest]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Melody Town]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Tempest Towers]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Cocoa Station]]
|{{N}}
|[[Cloud Palace]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Dark Manor]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Castle Dedede (stage)|Castle Dedede]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Splash Beach]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Meta Melon Isle]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Blub-Blub Ocean]]
|{{N}}
|[[Battleship Halberd (stage)|Battleship Halberd]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Secret Island]]
|{{Y}}
!colspan=2|
|}

===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
[[File:KMA Waddle Dee Sprite.png]] 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]]. They are also voiced in [[Kirby Brawlball]], marking the first time they have been vocalized in the video games.

Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages in ''Kirby Mass Attack'' (note that this does not include variants such as Big Waddle Dee):
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby Mass Attack'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Green Grounds]]
![[Sandy Canyon]]
![[Dedede Resort]]
![[Volcano Valley]]
![[Necro Nebula]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 4
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 5
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 6
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 7
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 8
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 9
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 10
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 11
|N/A
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
|Boss Stage
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|}

=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
[[File:KRtDL Waddle Dee.jpg|thumb|right|90px|In-game appearance of a Waddle Dee in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.]]
Waddle Dees reappear in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|remake]], 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.

There is a similar enemy in [[Halcandra]] who boasts a gray color scheme and wears a hood. These are called [[Halcandle Dee]]s and can also come in large, Parasol-wielding, and armor varieties.

[[Bandana Waddle Dee]] appears as a playable character in this game.

In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
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In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', many Waddle Dees feature greatly in [[Merry Magoland]] and some of its [[Sub-Game]]s, with some bearing their various colorations from ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''. Some of them also appear as Park-Staff Waddle Dees, wearing blue and yellow caps with a mini microphone. When performing an [[Emote]] near any Waddle Dees, they will also wave back at the player. Some of them also wear [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]]s, notably the ones the player has unlocked so far throughout the game. Finally, [[Souvenir Shop Waddle Dee]] appears in various modes where appropriate, giving Kirby the option to take along a [[Souvenir Item]] or choose a Dress-Up Mask.

There are three Dress-Up Masks based on Waddle Dees, including Park-Staff Waddle Dee and Bandana Waddle Dee, with the regular Waddle Dee mask given upon first visit to Merry Magoland, and the last two for completing [[Stamp Rally]] cards #21 and #33, respectively.

===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
Waddle Dees, along with the rare Golden Waddle Dee, appear in the [[New Challenge Stages]] as enemies to be plowed through.

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

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
[[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]], operating [[Lollipop Tank|roving tanks]], [[Waddle Dee Steel Fortress|manning a steel fortress]], and there are [[Grandy|large and woolly]], [[Spookstep|ghostly]], and [[Sectra Dee|insectoid]] variants.

The developers mentioned in a [[Miiverse]] post that they believe this is the first time Waddle Dees have actively attacked Kirby in the series. However, they were designed in a way that they aren't attacking out of malicious intent, but rather, they happen to be doing things that unintentionally cause problems for Kirby. This came up during development when the designers were creating [[Fine Fields - Stage 3]]; originally, the stage featured machines that automatically sent rolling boulders toward Kirby, but the designers felt that this was too menacing for such an early-game scenario, so they decided to add Waddle Dees running the machines to make it more comical. The developers enjoyed this gag so much that they put Waddle Dees into similar situations all across the game.

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.

In ''Kirby Triple Deluxe'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby Triple Deluxe'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Fine Fields]]
![[Lollipop Land]]
![[Old Odyssey]]
![[Wild World]]
![[Endless Explosions]]
![[Royal Road]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 4
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 5
|N/A
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 6
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Stage 7
|N/A
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 8
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|{{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. This is also the first game where the Waddle Dees have a voice in proper gameplay (the first time in general is in the ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' subgame [[Kirby Brawlball]]). Regular Waddle Dees do not appear as enemies, instead being replaced with [[Cotta]]s.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
{{ImCap|image=File:KPR Waddle Dee.png|size=38px|align=right|caption=Screenshot of a Waddle Dee from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.|captionwidth=120px}}
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.

Aesthetically, Waddle Dees can also be seen with hard hats or cyborg eyepieces. They can also be seen carrying spiked bars and doing other things that are generally annoying to Kirby.

In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Waddle Dee can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Waddle Dee locations in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Patched Plains]]
![[Resolution Road]]
![[Overload Ocean]]
![[Gigabyte Grounds]]
![[Rhythm Route]]
![[Access Ark]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}*
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 4
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}*
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 5
|N/A
|N/A
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 6 EX
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Stage 7 EX
|N/A
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 8 EX
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|-
!colspan=8|<small>*appears in alternate form only</small>
|}

===''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. In Extra Stages, Waddle Dees take on a purple coloration while their feet are a deep orange or brown.

===''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]]. The Waddle Dee voice clips from ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' return in this game and are expanded even further.

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.

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;
|-
!colspan=2|[[World of Peace - Dream Land|Dream Land]]
!colspan=2|[[Far-Flung Starlight Heroes]]
|-
!Stage
!Appearance?
!Stage
!Appearance?
|-
|[[Green Gardens]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Planet Earthfall]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Donut Dome]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Falluna Moon]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Honey Hill]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Planet Misteen]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Fruity Forest]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Mareen Moon]]
|{{N}}*
|-
|[[Clash at Castle Dedede]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Planet Caverna]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Extra Eclair]]
|{{Y}}
|[[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}}
|[[Gabbel Moon]]
|{{N}}*
|-
|[[Nature's Navel]]
|{{N}}
|[[Star Lavadom]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Sacred Square]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Sizzlai Moon]]
|{{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}}
|-
|[[Eastern Wall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet γ]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Longview Corridor]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet δ]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Western Outer Wall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Ability Planet]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Inner Sanctum]]
|{{N}}
!colspan=2|[[Heroes in Another Dimension]]
|-
|[[Heavenly Hall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension I|Dimension I]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Sector A]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension II|Dimension II]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Sector B]]
|{{N}}*
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension III|Dimension III]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Sector C]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension IV|Dimension IV]]
|{{N}}*
|-
!colspan=8|<small>*appears in alternate form only</small>
|}

===''Super Kirby Clash''===
[[File:Waddle Dee Roles concept art SKC.jpg|thumb|Concept art of Waddle Dees playing different roles, from left to right: [[Sword Hero]], [[Beam Mage]], [[Hammer Lord]], and [[Doctor Healmore]].]]
Much like its predecessor, no standard Waddle Dees appear in this game, but [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], [[Parasol Waddle Dee]] and [[Colossal Spear Waddle Dee]] make an appearance. Waddle Dee [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|stickers]] are also usable.

Additionally, Waddle Dees were planned to be playable at some point during the development of ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', but the idea was scrapped.<ref>{{Cite|今月のあいことばとハンターズプチ情報ダヨォ！<br>
''風のウワサで聞いたんダケド、カービィハンターズにはカービィだけじゃなくてワドルディでも戦えるっていう案があったラシイヨ。''<br>
''もし実現シテいたら、カービィハンターズならぬワドルディハンターズの誕生だネッ！''<br>
<nowiki>#</nowiki>スーパーカービィハンターズ<br>
|[[Magolor]]|[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1410855790383034371 Kirby JP Twitter]}}</ref>

===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
In ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', two Waddle Dees appear in [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]] as the bosses of Chapter 2: Secret of the Substitutes. They take the appearance of [[King Dedede & Meta Knight]] and are referred to as "substitutes" of those characters, though their attack patterns are noticeably different. Additionally, [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] appears as a playable character, and the [[Dedede Arena]] and [[Waddle Dee Train Tracks]] stages return from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''. Waddle Dees also appear to toss food and other items at the fighters in the new [[Gourmet Go Go]] stage and signify the start of "races" where King Dedede appears as a stage hazard.

===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
[[File:KatFL Reveal Trailer Screenshot 7.png|thumb|250px|Three Waddle Dees being freed from a cage in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''. The one in the middle is redder compared to the others.]]
In ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', many Waddle Dees are taken hostage by the [[Beast Pack]], and can be found trapped in cages. In this way they function as [[item#Collectibles|collectibles]]. Kirby's primary objective is to free them. A gold cage containing three Waddle Dees marks the endpoint of each regular stage, while many other silver cages containing single Waddle Dees can be found along the way, with goals in each level rewarding more Waddle Dees. As Waddle Dees are rescued by Kirby, they populate the [[Waddle Dee Town]], and the more rescued, the bigger and more complex the town becomes. Later in the game, it is discovered that [[Leongar]] is putting them to work powering [[Lab Discovera]]. Notably, Waddle Dees in this game come in a more subtle variety of colors, with there being seven possible shades a Waddle Dee's skin can be. All Waddle Dees in the game have randomly assigned skin colors except for the ones in [[Downtown Grassland]], [[Through the Tunnel]], [[Welcome to Wondaria]], and [[In the Presence of the King]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/ObscureKirby/status/1512154434394071041 Obscure Kirby Media & Facts on Twitter]</ref> In addition, the voice clips from ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' are now much more emphasized through the species, even being transcribed in-game as "Wa-wa" in English and "Wanya" (わにゃ) in Japanese.

For more information on Waddle Dees as collectibles and the objectives Kirby must do in order to free them in this game, see [[Mission (Kirby and the Forgotten Land)|this page]].

There are multiple distinguished Waddle Dees to note. These are as follows:

*[[Bandana Waddle Dee]]
*[[Café-Manager Waddle Dee]]
*[[Café-Staff Waddle Dee]]
*[[Commentator Waddle Dee]]
*[[The Deedly Dees]]
*[[Delivery Waddle Dee]]
*[[Item-Shop Waddle Dee]]
*[[Game-Shop Waddle Dee]]
*[[Minion Waddle Dee]]
*[[Trader Waddle Dee]]
*[[Usher Waddle Dee]]
*[[Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee]]
*[[Wise Waddle Dee]]

<gallery>
KatFL Cafe Waddle Dee artwork.png|Artwork of [[Café-Staff Waddle Dee]]
KatFL Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee artwork.png|Artwork of [[Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee]]
</gallery>

===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
[[File:KDB Grand Prix backstretch screenshot.png|thumb|250px|In ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'', Waddle Dee racers join the Kirbys, though they are mostly harmless.]]
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', four Waddle Dees join the Kirbys in the Race courses as [[CPU]] opponents. Their goal is to roll slowly along the course until they reach the end. Unlike Kirbys, the Waddle Dees cannot pick up [[Strawberry|strawberries]] or interact with [[Food Box]]es or [[Copy Food]] items, but they can bump into the Kirbys and they are capable of [[hover]]ing when they go off the edge of a track. They also do not appear on the results screen.

Each Waddle Dee opponent is given a randomized name from a short list. For that list, see the [[CPU#Waddle_Dee_names|Waddle Dee names]] section of the CPU page. Sometimes, Waddle Dees can be seen with [[Costumes]] on.

Waddle Dees also appears as several [[Character Treat]]s in the game, being depicted in both artwork and sprite form from ''Kirby's Dream Land'' as well as using artwork from the [[Kirby Café]]. Other more specific Waddle Dee types and characters also get their own Character Treats.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
{{SmashWiki|Waddle Dee}}
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', a Waddle Dee only appears as a collectible trophy.

====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', [[smashwiki:King Dedede|King Dedede]] enters the stage on a palanquin carried by four Waddle Dees, and he is accompanied by a Waddle Dee in one of his victory poses. He can toss Waddle Dees at opponents as his [[smashwiki:side special move|side special move]] ([[smashwiki:Waddle Dee Toss|Waddle Dee Toss]]), as well as summon them as part of his [[Final Smash]] ([[smashwiki:Waddle Dee Army|Waddle Dee Army]]).

In the [[smashwiki:Subspace Emissary|Subspace Emissary]], a lone Waddle Dee acting as King Dedede's bait can be seen in a cutscene with [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]] who cowers in fear of him, and several Dedede's Waddle Dees ambush [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]] later in the cutscene.

There are two [[smashwiki:sticker|sticker]]s featuring Waddle Dee. The first is the [[Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Waddle Dee from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'']], who grants 32 bonus damage for head-based attacks for any fighter. The other is the playable Waddle Dee Ball from ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', who grants 5 bonus damage for arm attacks for any fighter.

Waddle Dee also has a trophy in the game.

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', Waddle Dees no longer appear in King Dedede's moveset, but one of his color changes features a Waddle Dee pattern. They still appear in his entrance animation and a victory pose.

Waddle Dees and [[Parasol Waddle Dee]]s appear as enemies in the [[smashwiki:Smash Run|Smash Run]] mode.

Interestingly, while no standard Waddle Dee trophy appears in either game, a [[Parasol Waddle Dee]] and [[Waddle Doo]] trophy can be found.

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Waddle Dees still appear in King Dedede's entrance animation, a victory pose, and as part of a color change.
=====Spirit=====
Waddle Dee (artwork from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'') appears as a [[smashwiki:Spirit|Primary Spirit]] (★★ Advanced, Neutral-type, 3 support slots, level one stats: 922 attack, 507 defense, level 99 stats: 3,691 attack, 2,031 defense), which can be enhanced into [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] (★★★ Advanced, Neutral-type, 3 slots, trait: Battering Items ↑, level 1 stats: 1,808 attack, 1,230 defense, level 99 stats: 5,424 attack, 3,692 defense). This spirit can be obtained by battling it in the [[smashwiki:Spirit Board|Spirit Board]] or in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]], where it possesses four orange [[Kirby (species)|Kirbys]]. The spirit battle takes place on the [[smashwiki:Dream Land GB|Dream Land GB]] stage. It can also be obtained by purchasing it from the [[smashwiki:Shop|Shop]] or by scanning the Waddle Dee amiibo.

==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{main|Waddle Dee (anime character)}}
[[File:KRBaY Waddle Dee artwork.png|thumb|right|125px|Artwork of a Waddle Dee from ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'']]
In the anime series, Waddle Dees are portrayed as indistinct servants of [[Castle Dedede]], and are charged with tending to any/all of the needs of the [[King Dedede (anime character)|King]] and his court. Unlike in the game series, Waddle Dees in the anime do not speak, although they do seem to communicate silently to each-other; a notion that is implied by [[Captain Waddle Doo]] in the episode [[Pink-Collar Blues]] when the Waddle Dees are forced en-mass out of the castle. It is also during this episode that Dedede and the rest of the court realize just how many Waddle Dees have taken up residence in the castle, as their procession out creates a line miles long.

Castle Dedede's Waddle Dee servants are presumed to have been living in the castle since long before King Dedede himself took ownership of it. They work as servants without pay in exchange for the food and lodgings which the castle provides. They are also for unstated reasons obligated to do whatever King Dedede says, even if that means being put up for sale in vending machines; as is done in the episode [[Waddle While You Work]].

At the end of [[Pink-Collar Blues]], when the Waddle Dees return, they perform the first instance of the [[Kirby Dance]] in the show, which is something that Kirby himself had not yet been doing. Once Kirby joins them, the implication is that the Waddle Dees had taught him this dance.
{{clear}}

==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{ImCap|image=File:Novel Waddle Dees Artwork V18.png|size=125px|align=right|caption=Artwork of the Waddle Dees from the novel ''[[Kirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!]]''.}}
{{main|Waddle Dees (novel characters)}}
The Waddle Dees are recurring characters in the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], first appearing in ''[[Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!]]''. Unlike their appearance in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], they didn't exist as a species, but instead they were created as copies of [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] in ''Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!''. At the end of the novel, [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] takes them as servants and from then on, they work for him, mostly serving him food. They also see the original Waddle Dee as their leader, and call him "Bandana-senpai".
{{clear}}

==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:Kirby Canvas Curse box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|''Touch to charge. Bounce!''
|-
|[[File:KatFL box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|''These Dee-lightful residents of Planet Popstar landed in the new world before Kirby arrived. Things looked grim when wild beasts began to capture them and steal their precious food... but with Kirby's help, they're rebuilding their town and starting over!''
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!Image
!Description
!Found in
|-
|[[File:Waddle Dee Trophy Melee.png|150px]]
|''Many delicate creatures like this one inhabit Dream Land. They generally live carefree lives and have never considered themselves to be followers of King Dedede. Waddle Dees are innocent and generally harmless to man and beast. While they have virtually no offensive or defensive power, they'll sometimes try to wield a parasol.''
|''Kirby's Dream Land'' - 8/92
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!Image
!Description
!Found in
|-
|[[File:Waddle Dee - Brawl Trophy.png|150px]]
|''A carefree creature that wanders the hills and dales of Dream Land. Basically harmless to creatures great and small, Waddle Dees sometimes use parasols to float down through the skies. If Kirby swallows a parasol, he'll get one he can use to float or ward off enemy attacks. On the other hand, Kirby can't copy anything by swallowing Waddle Dees themselves.''
|''Kirby's Dream Land'' <br> ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
|}

===''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' / ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=4|Patch Plaza descriptions of Waddle Dee varieties in ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' &nbsp;
|-
!Name
!No.
!Image
!Description
|-
|'''Waddle Dee'''
|10
|[[File:KEY Waddle Dee artwork.png|90px|left]]
|''Yin-Yarn made these<br/>impostors! They look<br/>just like the real ones!''
|-
|[[Spear Waddle Dee]]
|12
|[[File:KEY Spear Waddle Dee screenshot.jpg|90px|left]]
|''This fake Waddle Dee<br/>recklessly twirls around<br/>a spear. Look out!''
|-
|[[Parasol Waddle Dee]]
|19
|[[File:KEY Parasol Waddle Dee screenshot.png|90px|left]]
|''This yarn Waddle Dee's<br/>parasol keeps him safe<br/>from rain, sun, or foes!''
|-
|Bow Waddle Dee
|23
|[[File:KEY Bow Waddle Dee screenshot.jpg|90px|left]]
|''This fake Waddle Dee<br/>has a bow and some<br/>odd aiming skills.''
|-
|Balloon Waddle Dee
|24
|[[File:KEY Balloon Waddle Dee screenshot.jpg|90px|left]]
|''This yarn Waddle Dee<br/>has lots of balloons.<br/>He wants to fly high!''
|-
|[[Truck Monster]]
|35
|[[File:KEY Waddle Dee Truck Monster screenshot.jpg|90px|left]]
|''Don't let this crazy hot<br/>rod win! Show him who's<br/> the king of the road!''
|}

===amiibo===
*''Dream Land is filled with these carefree creatures, strolling from place to place. Generally peaceful, their slow pace can be a problem when Kirby's in a hurry. Waddle Dees take on all kinds of jobs around the land, from guard to lumberjack. They also sometimes use parasols to float down through the skies!''

===[[Play Nintendo]]===
'''''Dream Land is filled with these little fellows, strolling from place to place.'''<br>Generally peaceful, their slow pace can be a problem when Kirby’s in a hurry. Waddle Dees take on all kinds of jobs around the kingdom, from guard to lumberjack. Talk about talented!''

===Kirby Portal===
*''Waddle Dees are the most common inhabitants of Dream Land. While mostly harmless, some Waddle Dees have been known to loyally serve King Dedede.''

==Trivia==
*In most games, Waddle Dees are the first enemies to be seen by Kirby when traversing the first stages. If this distinction belongs to another enemy, then their appearance or function is similar to a Waddle Dee.
*On April 1st, 2018, Kirby's Japanese official website released a special page called "[[Waddle Dee 25th Anniversary]]" as an April Fool's joke.

==Gallery==
{{Main|Waddle Dee/gallery}}

==Quotes==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
|'''Quotes from Waddle Dee in the ''Kirby'' series''' &nbsp;
|-
|<tabs>
<tab name="Kirby’s Avalanche">
*"''Umm, can't we just walk together? The forest scares me...''"
</tab>
<tab name="Kirby’s (Extra) Epic Yarn*">
*''"Uh... Heheheh!"''
</tab>
<tab name="Kirby Battle Royale">
*"''You're here to battle in Dedede's Cake Royale too? Good luck!''"
*"''Many battler have come here, but only you two flew in on a star!''"
*"''That guard up ahead scares me. I think I'll stay right here.''"
*"''Right away!''"
*"''Phew! Heavy.''"
*"''So many Kirbys to talk to!''"
*"''I want to see every kind of battle. Each one has different rules!''"
*"''What I wouldn't give to get through those doors!''"
*"''You'll face tough rivals with spears in your Qualifier Battle!''"
*"''Enemies are red... Enemies are red... Huh? Oh, nothing. Just something I say before battle.''"
*"''This is your first Qualifier Battle, right? No matter how many time you get KO'd, get up and keep fighting!''"
*"''Of course, Your Majesty. Right away, Your Majesty!''"
*"''You can drive speedy vehicles in one of the battles. Sounds fun!''"
*"''When I get nervous before a crowd, I count everyone there. It helps!''"
*"''Want to take on battles from previous leagues? You might want to do that for any you didn't finish before.''"
*"''You can play League Battles from previous leagues here.''"
*"''Oh, they're filming! Maybe they'll point it this way''"
*"''I hope more spectators come after seeing that report.''"
*"''The big news is really that all these Kirbys have shown up to compete!''"
*"''You know that chute in Apple Scramble? If you fall into it, you should eat all those apples down there.''"
*"''I got dizzy watching riders do all those loops!''"
*"''This tournament is so fun. The king's done a great job!''"
*"''I wish I was in the Qualifier Battles. I'd love to be interviewed!''"
*"''Sorry, but I'm cheering for that blue Kirby. He'll be a burly brawler!''"
*"''Hey, they should interview you too, pink Kirby!''"
*"''Good luck, pink Kirby! Your battles are the best!''"
*"''I'm cheering for the blue Kirby. Sorry, I can't back both of you!''"
*"''I'd watch the Qualifier Battles, but I don't know if there are any seats!''"
*"''Y-yes, Your Majesty!''"
*"''The Coin Clash audience is full of ghosts! Just thinking about that sends a shiver down my spine.''"
*"''Must be hard when you have to do a series of battles in one go! One round is tricky enough, but winning a whole run? Whew!''"
*"''When I can't win no matter what, I like to relax with a snack.''"
*"''I saw a huge robot. Is that for one of the battles?''"
*"''I think I got caught on camera a little bit. I'm so excited!''"
*"''King Dedede is looking for me! If only I could turn into a Kirby right about now!''"
*"''I guess this guy here put hot sauce on one of King Dedede's snacks.''"
*"''I'm kind of shy, so I don't know why they picked me for this!''"
*"''Who else? The one-and-only orange Kirby!''"
*"''The ghosts in Coin Clash will haunt my dreams for a long time!''"
*"''So, I went to see Slam Hockey! And I saw something fly into the sky at incredible speed!''"
*"''Ah! I try to watch all of your battles, pink Kirby! Keep at it! I'm cheering for you!''"
*"''Looks like that orange Kirby just keeps on winning.''"
*"''There was a battle I wanted to see, but I fell asleep and missed it!''"
*"''The explosion when you attack a rocket in Rocket Rumble... 	The sound of that would blast me out of a deep sleep!''"
*"''Whatever team I cheer for always ends up losing!''"
*"''You two are a great team! You'll have no problem in the battles.''"
*"''Hey, ready for your Qualifier Battles? Sure you are!''"
*"''Qualifier Battles are team battles. And you two are quite a team!''"
*"''Meta Knight is my hero!''"
*"''You’re the best, pink Kirby. Absolutely ruthless!''"
*"''There's a battle in a mine full of shiny rocks! I LOVE SHINY ROCKS!''"
*"''You make carrying a parasol look tough AND cute, Kirby!''"
*"''I’d never lose a battle if I had one of those parasols.''"
*"''Are all of you Kirbys fighting over the same cake? Just slice it up!''"
*"''You’re thinking about your next Gold League Battle, aren’t you?''"
*"''You’re totally famous now, aren't you, pink Kirby?''"
*"''I wonder if they’ll interview Meta Knight too. I hope so.''"
*"''I’m cheering for you...so leave me a bite of cake if you win!''"
*"''You've got more twinkle in your eyes than any of the other Kirbys!''"
*"''I saw Meta Knight's battle. He was INCREDIBLE!''"
*"''King Dedede started planning this tournament a long time ago. I heard he spent his entire fortune on it. Pretty brazen if you ask me!''"
*"''This tourney is great. But is what the guy next to me said true?''"
*"''Yes, yes, yes—right away, King Dedede!''"
*"''I'm gonna be a soldier when I grow up, so I wanna master the spear.''"
*"''The breeze when Tornado Kirby is nearby sure feels nice.''"
*"''The way Meta Knight's attendant used an axe was SUPERCOOL!''"
*"''I love the fast action of Slam Hockey!''"
*"''I heard the coins and apples from battle end up in the king's pocket. I understand the coins, but does he fit all those apples in his pocket?''"
*"''Finally, a showdown between Meta Knight and you, pink Kirby!''"
*"''You’ve got to beat Meta Knight! Please, I'm cheering for you!''"
*"''That reporter is looking for a scoop!''"
*"''Once you hit the Gold League, the coverage becomes extensive.''"
*"''I'm REALLY looking forward to the next Qualifier Battle!''"
*"''Axe Knight is forming a team with Meta Knight, isn't he?''"
*"''So Meta Knight wants to eat cake after all?''"
*"''He's left the room! Break time!''"
*"''Uh, what? OK then... There you go!''"
*"''Maybe I can get on camera if I sneak around behind the reporter!''"
*"''Meta Knight always looks cool. But you do too, pink Kirby!''"
*"''You know what you proved? That Kirby's gotta be pink.''"
*"''You did it! Congrats on making it to the Platinum League.''"
*"''I can't believe it! I saw Meta Knight up close!''"
*"''Platinum League battles are all tough, aren't they?''"
*"''Who'd want to miss watching those three-in-one battles?!''"
*"''I always enjoy watching you battle, pink Kirby!''"
*"''Are those soldiers actually doing any work?''"
*"''That guy in the blue bandana really seems to be on your side!''"
*"''That one with the hammer looks pretty intimidating, but... I think he looks twice as tough when he's actually in battle!''"
*"''That battler there just keeps on spinning and spinning! But if he goes into battle, he might spin others all over the place!''"
*"''I'm going to stay glued to your battles, pink Kirby!''"
*"''I've been cheering for you since the very start, Kirby!''"
*"''I wish I had your combo of power and cuteness!''"
*"''I bet the Whip ability is handy for enemies that are out of reach.
*"''And there's another one...''"
*"''and one more!''"
*"''Phew! Hmm... The king's been gone a long time now. That can't be good.''"
*"''King Dedede is obsessed with making Robo Bonkers stronger! He must like robots a lot.''"
*"''So cold... So very cold...''"
*"''Everyone's got their eyes on you, pink Kirby!''"
*"''I have a pretty good guess who's going to win this whole thing. But I might be wrong. One of the rivals is totally huge, I hear!''"
*"''I think you're the one who's going to the top, pink Kirby!''"
*"''I've got a headache. Probably should ask this guy for help.''"
*"''The king plays rough. I wouldn't be surprised if the stadium falls in!''"
*"''Heading straight into battle? I'll go cheer you on wherever you go!''"
*"''It's a showdown between King Dedede and you, pink Kirby!''"
*"''What a surprise! And right before the championship match! King Dedede knows what the crowds want to see!''"
*"''I know one thing for sure! Only the real Kirby could finish off a super-deluxe cake!''"
*"''Did you know you can pick earlier League Battles at the desk? I'm sure that you'll win every battle, Kirby!''"
*"''Just...one...more...''"
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<small>*Quotes from a fake yarn Waddle Dee created by Yin-Yarn.</small>

==Names in other languages==
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|ko=웨이들 디
|koR=Weideul Di
|koM=Transliteration of Waddle Dee
|ru=Вэдл Ди
|ruR=Vedl Di
|ruM=Transliteration of Waddle Dee
|ar=وادل دي
|arR=Wadle de
|arM=Transliteration of Waddle Dee
|zhTrad=瓦豆魯迪
|zhTradR=wǎ dòu lǔ dí
|zhSimp=瓦豆鲁迪<br>华多鲁Dee (''Super Mario Odyssey'' amiibo function)
|zhSimpR=wǎ dòu lǔ dí<br>Huá duō lǔ Dee ''(''Super Mario Odyssey'' amiibo function)''
|zhM=Transliteration of Waddle Dee
|ja=ワドルディ
|jaR=Wadorudi
|jaM=Waddle Dee
|pl=Waddle Dee<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/amiibo-kirby-waddle-dee/ Nintendo Polska - Waddle Dee amiibo]</ref>
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|th=Waddle Dee<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeDQ2_uWPK0 Southeast Asian version of the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' Overview Trailer w/ Thai subtitles]</ref>
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