Power Combo

A Power Combo^[1] is a type of Special Ability present in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Exclusively in that game, Kirby can combine two regular Copy Abilities (including two of the same ability) to create a Power Combo, with each different combination resulting in a unique result.

Obtaining Power Combos[edit]

Kirby creating a Combo Star.

Power Combos can be obtained in the following ways:

Inhaling two ability-wielding enemies at the same time, and swallowing them.
Inhaling an ability-wielding enemy, and spitting it out at another ability-wielding enemy. This will create an Ability Star of the applicable Power Combo (specifically called a "Combo Star"^[2]), which Kirby can inhale and swallow to obtain the Power Combo.
- Alternatively, Kirby can instead hold up the enemy and throw it instead of spitting it out to create the Combo Star.
When already in possession of a regular copy ability, discarding and lifting up that ability's Ability Star, and throwing it at an ability-wielding enemy. This will also create a Combo Star, which Kirby and inhale and swallow to obtain its Power Combo.

The only Power Combo that cannot be obtained in those ways is the game's Last Battle Ability, Ribbon's Crystal. Instead, the ability is automatically obtained by Kirby once the battle with 0² in Dark Star begins.

Power Combos[edit]

Since copy abilities can be combined with themselves, but always result in the same power regardless of order, there are 28 (7+6+5+4+3+2+1) standard Power Combos. Adding Ribbon's Crystal, this makes for a total of 29.

Name	Appearance	Icon	Function
Burn-Burn			Transforms Kirby into a large fireball and lets him fly over a long distance.
Burn-Stone			Lets Kirby shoot burning rocks at enemies like a volcano. The direction can be altered with the Directional Pad.
Burn-Ice			Changes Kirby into a burning ice cube that instantly melts.
Burn-Needle			Transforms Kirby into a bow that shoots flaming arrows at enemies. The angle can be altered by holding down the B Button.
Burn-Bomb			Lets Kirby summon three fireworks explosions that defeat enemies and have a great range.
Burn-Spark			Kirby rubs his head with a tinder sheet and lights it on fire, running about and damaging any enemies he makes contact with.
Burn-Cutter			Gives Kirby a flaming sword to wield against enemies. The sword can be swung, held over the head, and thrown at enemies.
Stone-Stone			Transforms Kirby into a giant version of himself, made of rocks. Can pass most enemies unharmed.
Stone-Ice			Transforms Kirby into a curling stone that slides through enemies.
Stone-Needle			Gives Kirby a giant drill that can be used against enemies. The drill head can also be launched forward.
Stone-Bomb			Lets Kirby use dynamite that defeats all enemies on screen. When the dynamite explodes, Kirby needs to protect himself or he gets hurt as well.
Stone-Spark			Lets Kirby summon a giant rock which he controls with a leash of electricity. The rock soars through the air and bounces off of walls and floors.
Stone-Cutter			Transforms Kirby into stone figurines of his friends from Kirby's Dream Land 3. The various animals possess different abilities.
Ice-Ice			Transforms Kirby into a rolling snowball that grows in size and runs over any enemy on its way. The direction cannot be changed.
Ice-Needle			Lets Kirby hide inside a giant snowflake made of ice. Possesses great range, but is slow and makes Kirby unable to move.
Ice-Bomb			Transforms Kirby into a walking snowman. The snowman eventually explodes, taking out enemies nearby.
Ice-Spark			Changes Kirby into a refrigerator that generates healing food. The thrown food can also damage enemies.
Ice-Cutter			Gives Kirby a pair of skates and lets him ice-skate through stages. He can also twist jump when the A Button is pressed.
Needle-Needle			Gives Kirby the ability to use various pointy objects against enemies.
Needle-Bomb			Transforms Kirby into a Gordo that can float through the air. After a short time the Gordo will explode and launch its spikes across the screen.
Needle-Spark			Lets Kirby change into a lightning conductor and summon a bolt that fries enemies.
Needle-Cutter			Transforms Kirby into a giant bear trap with two big spiky arms. The arms snap together once the B Button is released.
Bomb-Bomb			Changes Kirby into a rocket launcher that shoots three missiles. The missiles home in on enemies.
Bomb-Spark			Lets Kirby transform into a light bulb. The bulb can attack enemies, as well as lighten up dark rooms.
Bomb-Cutter			Gives Kirby an arsenal of shuriken that can be thrown at enemies. The projectiles explode when they make contact with something.
Spark-Spark			Lets Kirby generate a giant electrical force field around himself that calls lightning down upon enemies. The force field shrinks if Kirby moves around while using it.
Spark-Cutter			Gives Kirby a double-bladed lightsaber which he can wield against enemies. Crouching will discard the lightsaber.
Cutter-Cutter			Gives Kirby a greater boomerang to throw at his enemies. Only one boomerang can be thrown at a time.
Ribbon's Crystal			An ability that is usable only during the final battle against 0². It lets Kirby and Ribbon fly around while shooting crystal projectiles at the enemy.