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{{Infobox Character General | |||
|name = Meta Knight | |||
|image = [[Image:Meta knight5.jpg|250px|Meta Knight]] | |||
|caption = Official artwork of Meta Knight. | |||
|universe = ''[[Kirby (universe)|Kirby]]'' | |||
|firstgame = ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993) | |||
|games = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]'' | |||
|console = Nintendo Entertainment System | |||
|gender = Male | |||
|homeworld = [[Dream Land]] | |||
|hair = None | |||
|eyes = Yellow With Mask, White Without Mask | |||
|height = | |||
|weight = | |||
|creator = [[Masahiro Sakurai]] | |||
|artist = | |||
|voiceactor = [[Jay Ward]] | |||
|japanactor = [[Atsushi Kisaichi]] | |||
}} | |||
[[Image:Dreamland_Icon.gif|left]]'''Meta Knight''' (メタナイト, ''Meta Naito'') is a character from the [[Kirby universe]], and is often seen as [[Kirby]]'s rival or sometimes mentor. | |||
==Character description== | |||
Meta Knight is a major character in the Kirby video game series developed by [[HAL Laboratory]]. ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' was his first appearence, although Meta Knight was not given a name until ''Kirby's Avalanche'', released in 1995. He is a mysterious character that is seen as both a hero and a villain in the series. | |||
Meta Knight's mask breaks almost every time [[Kirby]] defeats him, revealing a Kirby-like face underneath. His mask gives the wearer's eyes a yellow-ish tint; it makes Meta Knight's white eyes yellow & Kirby's blue eyes green, as revealed by various Kirby games and a DOJO!! update. | |||
==''In Super Smash Bros. Melee''== | |||
Meta Knight's only appearance in this game is as a collectible trophy. | |||
===As a trophy=== | |||
Meta Knight features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches (though it will only be available to start appearing after the player has played over 200 Vs mode matches). The trophy has two factual errors: The first is that his name is not supposed to have a hyphen in it, and the second is that his first appearance was in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' in May 1993, not ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' in September 1996. The trophy reads as follows: | |||
:'''Meta-Knight''' | |||
:''The mysterious head of the Meta-Knights, he wields his sword with dignity. He delivered his sword to Kirby and demanded single combat in show of his knightly honor; his strict adherence to his code of ethics makes him a rarity in [[Dream Land]]. Sometimes he throws off his cape in battle. It occasionally transforms into wings. ([[Kirby Super Star]] 9/96)'' | |||
==''In Super Smash Bros. Brawl''== | |||
:''Main article: [[Meta Knight (SSBB)]]'' | |||
[[Image:MetaNight.jpg|right|150px]] | |||
Meta Knight is a new character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', wielding his sword, [[Galaxia|Galaxia]]. He attacks with mach-speed sword swipes, and has multiple jumps, similar to [[Kirby]] and [[Jigglypuff]], although there are some differences in the way that, like [[Pit]], Meta Knight uses his wings rather than puffing up. Also like Pit and Charizard, Meta Knight has the ability to [[glide]]. At this point in time, Meta Knight is widely considered to be the best character in the game. His lack of neutral and disadvantageous matchups along with his dominance in tournaments has lead to discussion of a possible ban of the character. | |||
Kirby wears Meta Knight's mask when he copies his ability, as well as being given tiny bat wings. | |||
===Trophy Info=== | |||
''The head of the Meta-Knights, and something of a rival to Kirby. He's quite an accomplished swordsman. Following his code of knightly ethics, he once delivered his sword to Kirby and demanded single combat. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He's shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery.'' | |||
*Kirby's Adventure (1993) | |||
*Kirby Super Star (1996) | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*A costume that is based on Meta Knight can be unlocked in the game ''Teenage Robot Sunshine 2'', a game both Meta Knight and Kirby will appear in. | |||
*He is the only character to have a victory theme different from the other characters in his series. | |||
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Revision as of 13:56, November 10, 2008
- For fighter info, see Meta Knight (SSBB).
Meta Knight | |
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Official artwork of Meta Knight. | |
Universe | Kirby |
Debut | Kirby's Adventure (1993) |
Smash Bros. appearances | Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
Console/platform of origin | Nintendo Entertainment System |
Gender | Male |
Place of origin | Dream Land |
Created by | Masahiro Sakurai |
Voice actor | Jay Ward |
Japanese voice actor | Atsushi Kisaichi |
Meta Knight (メタナイト, Meta Naito) is a character from the Kirby universe, and is often seen as Kirby's rival or sometimes mentor.
Character description
Meta Knight is a major character in the Kirby video game series developed by HAL Laboratory. Kirby's Adventure was his first appearence, although Meta Knight was not given a name until Kirby's Avalanche, released in 1995. He is a mysterious character that is seen as both a hero and a villain in the series.
Meta Knight's mask breaks almost every time Kirby defeats him, revealing a Kirby-like face underneath. His mask gives the wearer's eyes a yellow-ish tint; it makes Meta Knight's white eyes yellow & Kirby's blue eyes green, as revealed by various Kirby games and a DOJO!! update.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Meta Knight's only appearance in this game is as a collectible trophy.
As a trophy
Meta Knight features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches (though it will only be available to start appearing after the player has played over 200 Vs mode matches). The trophy has two factual errors: The first is that his name is not supposed to have a hyphen in it, and the second is that his first appearance was in Kirby's Adventure in May 1993, not Kirby Super Star in September 1996. The trophy reads as follows:
- Meta-Knight
- The mysterious head of the Meta-Knights, he wields his sword with dignity. He delivered his sword to Kirby and demanded single combat in show of his knightly honor; his strict adherence to his code of ethics makes him a rarity in Dream Land. Sometimes he throws off his cape in battle. It occasionally transforms into wings. (Kirby Super Star 9/96)
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Main article: Meta Knight (SSBB)
Meta Knight is a new character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, wielding his sword, Galaxia. He attacks with mach-speed sword swipes, and has multiple jumps, similar to Kirby and Jigglypuff, although there are some differences in the way that, like Pit, Meta Knight uses his wings rather than puffing up. Also like Pit and Charizard, Meta Knight has the ability to glide. At this point in time, Meta Knight is widely considered to be the best character in the game. His lack of neutral and disadvantageous matchups along with his dominance in tournaments has lead to discussion of a possible ban of the character.
Kirby wears Meta Knight's mask when he copies his ability, as well as being given tiny bat wings.
Trophy Info
The head of the Meta-Knights, and something of a rival to Kirby. He's quite an accomplished swordsman. Following his code of knightly ethics, he once delivered his sword to Kirby and demanded single combat. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He's shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery.
- Kirby's Adventure (1993)
- Kirby Super Star (1996)
Trivia
- A costume that is based on Meta Knight can be unlocked in the game Teenage Robot Sunshine 2, a game both Meta Knight and Kirby will appear in.
- He is the only character to have a victory theme different from the other characters in his series.
Kirby universe | |
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Fighters | Kirby (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Meta Knight (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · King Dedede (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) |
Assist Trophies | Knuckle Joe · Nightmare · Chef Kawasaki |
Bosses | Giant Kirby · Marx |
Stages | Dream Land · Fountain of Dreams · Green Greens · Halberd · Dream Land GB · The Great Cave Offensive |
Items | Maxim Tomato · Star Rod · Parasol · Warp Star · Apple · Dragoon · Superspicy Curry · Bomber |
Enemies | Bonkers · Bronto Burt · Gordo · Parasol Waddle Dee · Plasma Wisp · Shotzo · Tac · Waddle Dee · Waddle Doo |
Other | Gourmet Race · Whispy Woods |
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits | Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits |
Music | Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate |
Masterpieces | Kirby's Dream Land · Kirby's Adventure · Kirby Super Star |