Paletto Polis
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Paletto Polis is the third stage of Neo Greo in Kirby: Canvas Curse. Kirby must travel through Paletto Polis on his quest to battle the witch, Drawcia. When played as the third stage, Kirby will have a choice in the Boss Game with King Dedede, Kracko, or Paint Roller. Paletto Polis shares design elements with Tiny Town.
Paletto Polis areas offer 3 medals for use in Medal Swap in the Main Game. Its Rainbow Run stages offer an additional three more per challenge, totaling nine medals.
Stage overview[edit]
| Area / map | Description | Medal guide |
|---|---|---|
 Area 1 |
Most travel is done with automatically moving pads, cannons, and tunnels. Enemies in this area include Bouncies, Bronto Burts, Rockies, and Shotzos. Besides the enemies, the only hazard present is an array of blocks which electrocute Kirby.
The scant few Point Stars are collected while riding one of the green pads. A 1Up can be obtained by tapping the Star Block, which will cause it to fall on spikes if not timed correctly to collect it as it falls. This area also appears as the Time Trial challenge in Rainbow Run. The green pads that served to cradle Kirby and carry him around move too slowly to be of use in this challenge. |
The first medal can be obtained by traveling through a round-trip door underneath the first vertical passage at the start. However, to get into the door, the Big Switch in Cold Course must first be pressed. |
 Area 2 |
This is one of the most complex areas of the game. Color Shutters and the corresponding interfaces are separated. Kirby will progress and open little more of the area by using Bomb Blocks, and backtrack extensively. The hazards of the area include blocks that become spiked blocks at intervals, but are safe to touch otherwise. These blocks are used often and in one shaft, staggered arrays of them can be found. The open pit for this area is partially in a barrier that prevents use of Rainbow Ink. Bouncies, Bronto Burts, Waddle Dees, and point stars are moderately plentiful, with some being inside blocks that disappear on contact.
This area appears as the Line Trial challenge of Rainbow Run. Even the lowest medal reward is difficult to obtain and may require planning. |
The second medal can be obtained after unlocking the way to the yellow Color Shutter in the middle of the area. Kirby will need to take a side passage above this room from the upper-left corner through a dangerous hall of spikes to press a switch that releases the medal in the central room to be collected. |
 Area 3 |
The area begins scrolling on its own, and Kirby could be fatally squashed between the margin and any objects. The area has many large star blocks, which must be destroyed quickly before the scrolling screen smashes Kirby into it. Kirby can obtain the Beam Copy Ability from Waddle Doo to eliminate the blocks faster. Other enemies in this area include Waddle Dees, Bouncies, and Shotzos.
Various goodies, including Energy Drinks and 1-Ups can be found positioned atop star blocks in this area. The stage does not allow backtracking, as it continuously pans. |
The last medal can be found just after the stage exit. Kirby will need to hop over the exit quickly to reach it without being forced through. |
Enemies and Copy Abilities[edit]
| Sprite | Name | Copy Ability | Sprite | Name | Copy Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bouncy | None | 
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Shotzo | N/A |
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Bronto Burt | None | 
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Spear Waddle Dee | None |
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Kabu | None | 
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Waddle Dee | None |
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Rocky | Stone | 
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Waddle Doo | Beam |
Gallery[edit]
Kirby jumps into a new stage.
Kirby prepares to board the platform that will take him up.
Kirby spots a green Action Block at the bottom of this shaft.
Kirby pushes for the next floor.
Riding past the Rockies
Kirby makes his way to a 1-Up tucked behind a line of Star Blocks.
Kirby prepares to charge through the enemies on the staircase.
Kirby zooms through a long pipe worming through the area.
Kirby prepares to leap with timing past a Shotzo.
Kirby is protected from the next Shotzo by the Rainbow Line.
The Rainbow Line is further put to work as Kirby rides another elevator.
Kirby spots a Bomb Block inside the floor.
Kirby gets knocked out by retractable spikes.
One tempting Medal
Quick hops to a no-draw zone
Unlocking the red color shutter
Riding past enemies on bubble block decks
Pressing another Switch, now accessible after opening the red shutter
Taking a high path past more enemies
Unlocking the blue color shutters
Entering the last sequence to unlock all the yellow shutters
Kirby searches for a way to get that Medal.
This switch unlocks the Medal.
Kirby finally gets the Medal.
Kirby makes his way through the main door to finally get out of this convoluted area.
Rolling along Star Block bridges
These Shotzos need to be moved out of the way for Kirby to move forward.
Riding a Rainbow Line out in the open air
Kirby gets ahead of the Bouncy.
Slipping past the goal door for one more hidden collectable
Nabbing the last medal in the stage
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | パレットポリス paretto porisu |
Palette Polis |
| French | Cité Colorée | Colorful City |
| German | Paletto-Polis | Paletto-Polis |
| Italian | Città Colorata | Colorful City |
