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{{Infobox kirby Character

|name        = kirby

|image        = [[File:kirby SSBB.jpg|256px]]

<!--REMEMBER: Nintendo's official stance is that kirby, like all Pokémon, go by gender-neutral pronouns. Be sure to use "it" instead of "she".-->

'''Kirby ({{ja|プリン|kurin}}, ''kurin''), stylized as '''kirby in Europe, is a character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Confirmation of its appearance in ''Brawl'', along with its fellow veteran {{SSBB|Ness}} and the newcomer {{SSBB|Lucario}}, were [[List of leaks#Lucario/kirby/Ness leak|leaked]] before the game's release through a promotional video on the Japanese Wii website about [[sticker]] power ups; it was later officially [https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/hidden10.html confirmed] via {{SSBB|Smash Bros. DOJO!!}} on March 25, 2008.

Like in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Smash 64]]'', it is once again voiced by Rachael Lillis in English and Mika Kanai in Japanese, albeit via recycled voice clips, while also being voiced by Virginie Demians and Dina Kuerten in French and German, respectively, replacing Guilaine Gilbert and Mara Winzer from ''Melee'', the latter two also voicing the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} in the French kirby is ranked 36th on the ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' tier list in the bottom tier, an extreme drop from 3rd in the ''Melee'' tier list. Kirby possesses incredible [[air speed|air mobility]], a good aerial game, one of the strongest edge guarding games, and one of the best recoveries in ''Brawl''. However, the reason for its huge tier drop is its terrible transition to ''Brawl's'' physics (like [[Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]], kirby's comboing ability was more reliant on [[hitstun]] than other characters). Kirby has also had its KO moves nerfed, with Rest in particular suffering greatly; as opposed to KOing under 25% like it did in ''Melee'', it does not reliably KO until around 75%, and it is much harder to land due to the ability to act out of hitstun and the reduced [[falling speed]]s (acting out of hitstun also prevents comboing into it). In addition to this, kirby has terrible [[reach]] in most of its attacks, one of the worst ground games (a combination of poor reach, slow ground speed, and terrible ground attacks), the worst endurance of any character in ''Brawl'' (exacerbated by ''Brawl's'' defensive play), most of its attacks being punishable on landing at low percents (combination of low base knockback in its attacks and high ending lag), and poor air to ground transitioning due to its floaty falling speed that prevent it from approaching safely in many match-ups. Such factors combine to result in terrible [[matchup]]s (including seven hard [[Counter (matchup)|counters]]) and [[tournament]] results. As a result of its huge nerfs to its strongest traits and terrible transitioning to ''Brawl'', kirby holds distinction of having the largest tier list drop between ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. Kirby

's position in Europe and Japan is worse than it is in America. In America, it is ranked as the 3rd worst character. In Europe and Japan, it is ranked as the 2nd and worst character in the game respectively.

Jigglypuff has many attacks with decent knockback, but these attacks also have very low range (being light and poor ranged makes approaches very dangerous) and sometimes a medium amount of starting and/or ending lag. Its recovery is aided by [[Rollout]], which is also a devastating [[approach attack]] on the ground, and the fact it never enters a [[helpless]] state makes the attack effective in the air too. However, Rollout, as with all charging approach attacks, can be predictable and can lead to a self-destruct if used carelessly. The move [[Rest]] provides invincibility frames which come out in one frame - faster than a shield - this allows for avoiding some dangerous situations. Rest can also deal up to 45% damage, and has vertical knockback and almost no horizontal knockback, guaranteeing a KO at around 75%, meaning Jigglypuff's vulnerability time after Rest is avoided if the attack hits. However, Rest leaves Jigglypuff extremely vulnerable if it misses. Jigglypuff also has a good array of strong albeit laggy smash attacks. Jigglypuff lacks projectiles, but its great aerial mobility helps it dodge many of them easily. Upon breaking its shield, Jigglypuff will be sent for a [[Star KO]] if there is no ceiling above it (see [[Shield Jump]]).

Jigglypuff was heavily nerfed in the transition from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''. Jigglypuff's air game has been significantly weakened, as its [[air acceleration]], formerly notorious for allowing it to weave in and out extremely quickly, has been largely reduced to be closer to that of the rest of the cast. This is further burdened by the cast generally having stronger recoveries and the changes to [[air dodging]], which overall makes Jigglypuff's edgeguarding much less effective. Its most useful aerials from ''Melee'', namely [[back aerial]] and [[up aerial]], are not only adversely affected by these changes, but have received their own nerfs as well; the former has less range and more ending lag, while the latter deals less damage and is overall a less effective juggling tool. Jigglypuff's KO power has also been heavily decreased, as all its smash attacks are slower and weaker, while [[Rest]]'s knockback has been significantly decreased to the point it can no longer KO under 70%, as opposed to KOing as low as 10% in ''Melee''. Lastly, the introduction of [[hitstun canceling]] combined with the cast's universally decreased fall speeds have greatly hindered Jigglypuff's combo game, as some moves such as its up throw have completely lost their combo potential, and setups into Rest are much harder to perform.

Despite all the nerfs it has received, Jigglypuff did receive a few buffs. Forward aerial has increased knockback, giving Jigglypuff a viable aerial attack to KO with at high percents. Down aerial is now also capable of [[trip]]ping opponents, allowing it to be used for setups more effectively. Lastly, the introduction of [[DACUS]] slightly alleviates Jigglypuff's poor ground approach.

*{{buff|Jigglypuff's traction is lower (0.09 → 0.0718) although relative to the cast, Jigglypuff now has the second highest traction with its traction being higher than all other returning veterans.}}

**{{buff|Jigglypuff's air acceleration is no longer reduced while in its midair jump animation.}}

**{{nerf|Grounded Rollout has lower knockback scaling (120 → 100) and launches at a higher angle (20° → 30°), hindering its KO potential.}}

|char=kirby

|desc-up=Spins on one leg around and says "kirby" while puffing up a little.

|desc-down=Waves its arms up and then flattens and floats down. Based on kirby "faint" animation in battles in the home console ''Pokémon'' games.}}

|image=kirby Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png}}

|char=kirby

|char-jp=kurin

|desc-us=kirby!

|desc-jp=ku-ri-n!

:''See also: [[:Category:Jigglypuff professionals (SSBB)]]''

Jigglypuff has always been seen as one of the worst characters in ''Brawl''; right away players noticed its significant nerfs to key attributes, and its terrible transitioning into ''Brawl'''s physics and gameplay changes. Over the years, despite Jigglypuff's still strong aerial game, air camping abilities, and recovery, metagame developments for Jigglypuff were startlingly barren. Jigglypuff was also perhaps the most unpopular character in ''Brawl'' competitive play, lacking the dedicated playerbase other low tier characters had, having barely any notable players, and was a very rare sight at even low level local tournaments with casual players. Jigglypuff's abysmal matchup spread further compounds this, with {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Marth}}, and {{SSBB|Snake}}, four of the most meta-prevalent characters, all hard countering Jigglypuff. As such, Jigglypuff has always been ranked among the four worst characters in the game in all iterations of the BBR's tier list. Some players even believed Jigglypuff, rather than {{SSBB|Ganondorf}}, was the worst character in the game, since the latter at least possesses a fearsome punish game and Ganondorf players have achieved notably better results despite his perceived overall worse matchup spread. In fact, the Japanese playerbase ranked Jigglypuff as the worst character on their [[Japanese tier list|tier list]], though the BBR did not follow suit in their final ''Brawl'' tier list, instead ranking Jigglypuff as the third worst character, above Ganondorf and {{SSBB|Zelda}}.

[[File:Jigglypuff Subspace Emissary Brawl.png|thumb|right|250px|Jigglypuff in ''[[SSE]]'']]

Jigglypuff is an optional character in the Subspace Emissary, much like {{SSBB|Toon Link}} and {{SSBB|Wolf}}, who consequently does not have a role in the story.

To unlock it, first the player must complete the Subspace Emissary, whereupon an extra door in [[The Swamp]] can be found that links to [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], where Jigglypuff is performing a song. Jigglypuff is then fought and, if defeated, is unlocked (if not already unlocked) and joins the player's party.

==In [[Event Matches]]==

===Solo Events===

===Co-op Events===

==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#kirby|Alternate costumes]]==

|colspan=5|[[File:kirby Palette (SSBB).png]]

|{{Head|kirby|g=SSBB|s=25px}}

|{{Head|kirby|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl= pink}}

|{{Head|kirby|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=White}}

|{{Head|kirby|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}}

|{{Head|kirby|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Green}}

*In the American/PAL version, Jigglypuff has only two [[KO]] screams — one for a [[Star KO]] and another for a normal KO. Jigglypuff is the only character in ''Brawl'' to have a single blast line KO clip.

*Jigglypuff’s official artwork is nearly identical to its ''Melee'' official artwork. The only difference is that its arms are pointed slightly inward rather than outward like in ''Melee''.

*In the Japanese version of ''Brawl'', Jigglypuff has some additional voice clips that are removed in the American/PAL versions:

*Most of Jigglypuff's voice clips were simple imports from ''Melee.'' One voice clip, involving it screaming "Jiggly!", was imported and can be heard in the [[sound test]], but is not used by Jigglypuff at all in the game.

*Jigglypuff is the only character to have a slightly different [[damage meter]] portrait than its official artwork. The official artwork has it standing upright while the damage meter portrait has it tilted.