Doctor is a Copy Ability in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby: Planet Robobot .
Games[ ]
Kirby: Planet Robobot [ ]
Doctor focuses on using medical tools to attack, with its most basic weapon being bouncing pills. He can also attack using chemicals, medicine, bandages, and a clipboard. Its most unique attack, Science Lab, allows it to create various chemicals to damage enemies, although they are also useful for puzzles due to the elements made available. Doctor is also the base for the Doctor Healmore role in Team Kirby Clash. Doctor is obtained from the Chemitory enemy.
Techniques[ ]
| Move | Controls | Description | Element | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouncing Capsule | Press and release [画像:B] | Kirby throws a pill in front of him that bounces three times on the ground before being destroyed. Bouncing is random, and can be normal, high, or low. | None | 16, 12 (repeated capsules) |
| Pill Bopper | Press and hold [画像:B], and then release | Kirby throws out five pills, three in front of him and two behind him. The pills bounce one before being destroyed. Bouncing is random, and can be normal, high, or low. | None | 20, 14 (repeated hits) |
| Science Lab | [画像:Directional Pad Down] + hold [画像:B] extra long, and then release | Kirby gathers lab tools and creates a one of four possible compounds: one that unleashes a pillar of fire, one that freezes the air above, one that sends out six sparks of electricity, and one that can be drank to heal Kirby. What Kirby gets from the Science Lab is random, but they are color coded with their effects: red is fire, blue is ice, yellow is Flash Spark, and green is Remedy; Remedy can only be made if Kirby is not at full health. If the player releases B before Kirby is finished creating the compound, a small explosion occurs, which does damage and briefly stuns Kirby. Kirby is invincible when prepping and using the compound, but he is vulnerable when holding it. | Sizzle, Blizzard, or Zap | 8 (set-up), 16 (explosion) 24 (1st fire hit), 8 (repeated fire hits) 36 (1st ice hit), 3 (repeated ice hits) 26 (1st Flash Spark), 19 (repeat Flash Sparks) |
| Research Vault | [画像:A]/Guard during Science Lab | Kirby holds onto the compound for later use. It also causes Kirby to glow the same color as the element that he is holding. If Kirby takes damage before using the compound, Kirby will lose it. | Sizzle, Blizzard, or Zap | N/A |
| Spray Medicine | [画像:Directional Pad Up] + [画像:B] | Kirby sprays rainbow-colored liquid above him. | Splash | 16 per hit |
| Bandage Spin | Dash + release [画像:B] in midair | Kirby spins around while surrounded by long bandages. | None | 16, 4 (repeated hits) |
| Pharmacy | Dash + hold [画像:B] in midair | Kirby shoots three pills from a bottle. | None | 24 (container), 17 (pill) |
| Clipboard Bash | Dash + [画像:B] | Kirby dashes forward and damages enemies in front of him with his clipboard. Kirby is invincible during this move. | None | 20 |
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash [ ]
Doctor serves as the base for the Doctor Healmore role. Its charge attack now has the ability to produce a puddle of healing liquid. Its pills are replaced with functionally identical jewels, and its clipboard with a book.
Techniques[ ]
| Move | Controls | Description | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouncing Jewel | Press and release [画像:B] | Press and release [画像:Down Button] | Kirby throws a diamond-shaped jewel in front of him that bounces three times on the ground before being destroyed. Bouncing is random, and can be normal, high, or low. | None |
| Healing Area | Press and hold [画像:B], and then release | Press and hold [画像:Down Button], and then release | Kirby charges up and splashes healing liquid in front of him. The longer the move is charged, the greater the healing potential, with a full charge resulting in a full heal. | None |
| Science Lab | [画像:Directional Pad Down] + hold [画像:B] extra long, and then release | [画像:Left Stick Down] + hold [画像:Down Button] extra long, and then release | Kirby gathers lab tools and creates a one of four possible compounds: one that unleashes a pillar of fire, one that freezes the air above, one that sends out three sparks of electricity, and one that can be drank to heal Kirby. What Kirby gets from the Science Lab is random, but they are color coded with their effects: red is fire, blue is ice, yellow is Flash Spark, and green is Remedy; Remedy can only be made if Kirby is not at full health. If the player releases B before Kirby is finished creating the compound, a small explosion occurs, which does damage and briefly stuns Kirby. Kirby is invincible when prepping and using the compound, but he is vulnerable when holding it. | Sizzle, Blizzard, or Zap |
| Research Vault | [画像:A]/Guard during Science Lab | [画像:Right Button]/Guard during Science Lab | Kirby holds onto the compound for later use. It also causes Kirby to glow the same color as the element that he is holding. If Kirby takes damage before using the compound, Kirby will lose it. | Sizzle, Blizzard, or Zap |
| Spray Medicine | [画像:Directional Pad Up] + [画像:B] | [画像:Left Stick Up] + [画像:Down Button] | Kirby sprays rainbow-colored liquid above him. | Splash |
| Bandage Spin | Dash + release [画像:B] in midair | Dash + release [画像:Down Button] in midair | Kirby spins around while surrounded by long bandages. | None |
| Jewelry Shop | Dash + hold [画像:B] in midair | Dash + hold [画像:Down Button] in midair | Kirby shoots three diamond-shaped jewels from a bottle. | None |
| Book Bash | Dash + [画像:B] | Dash + [画像:Down Button] | Kirby dashes forward and damages enemies in front of him with his book. This move stops if it makes contact with the boss. Kirby is invincible during this move. | None |
| Revival Spell | [画像:Y] near fallen teammate | [画像:Left Button] near fallen teammate | Kirby revives a fallen teammate. When a fallen teammate is revived, they regain 50% health. Unlike Sword Hero, Hammer Lord, and Beam Mage, Kirby no longer sacrifices 10% of his maximum health as damage during this move. | N/A |
Kirby Battle Royale [ ]
Doctor appears as an unlockable Copy Ability. It can be unlocked in The Cake Royale after obtaining 140 League Points in the Gold League. It has Headgear based on Chemitory, a nurse, and a sacred hat.
Techniques[ ]
| Move | Controls | Description | Damage (Robo Bonkers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A/Type C | Type B/Type D | |||
| Bouncing Capsule | [画像:B] | [画像:Y] | Kirby throws a pill that bounces. | 90 |
| Flash Spark | Hold/release [画像:B] (first phase) | Hold/release [画像:Y] (first phase) | Kirby creates a yellow compound that shoots out balls of electricity. Similar to Science Lab, but compounds are determined by charge time, and spark projectiles follow a straight path, not falling. Kirby will hold the flask above his head until the attack button is pressed again, acting similar to Research Vault. | 330 per hit |
| Sleeping Gas | Hold/release [画像:B] (second phase) | Hold/release [画像:Y] (second phase) | Kirby drops a purple compound that creates a blue haze that causes opponents to fall asleep. Kirby will hold the flask above his head until the attack button is pressed again, acting similar to Research Vault. | 0 |
| Remedy | Hold/release [画像:B] (third phase) | Hold/release [画像:Y] (third phase) | Kirby drinks a green potion that heals 25% of his maximum health. Kirby will hold the flask above his head until the attack button is pressed again, acting similar to Research Vault. If the player continues to charge after the third phase, it will return back to the first phase and continue cycling through the different compounds for as long as the attack button is held without being interrupted. | 0 |
| Clipboard Bash | [画像:Y] | [画像:A] | Kirby dashes forward with a clipboard in front of him. | 80x2 |
Flavor Texts[ ]
| Game | Flavor text |
|---|---|
| Knowledgeable in medicine and the sciences, Doctor Kirby has a variety of quick and devastating attacks! | |
| Make potions on the fly to use in battle. It's medical mayhem! |
Related Quotes[ ]
In Other Languages[ ]
| Names and etymology in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| Japanese | ドクター | Translates to Doctor. |
| American English | Doctor | |
| Korean | 닥터 | Translates to Doctor. |
| German | Doktor | Translates to Doctor. |
| French | Docteur | Translates to Doctor. |
| Italian | Dottore | Translates to Doctor. |
| Spanish | Doctor | Same as English. |
Trivia[ ]
- Doctor's physical appearance and pills are a reference to Dr. Mario, a character from the Super Mario series.[1]
- Doctor's Bandage Spin move could also be a reference to Dr. Mario's Dr. Tornado move from the Super Smash Bros. series.
- Doctor is one of the very few Copy Abilities that can heal Kirby, the others are Sleep, the Ice Spark Power Combo, and Artist.
- The healing potion cannot be created in The Arena or The True Arena.
- Doctor is the only ability introduced in Kirby: Planet Robobot to not have a mid-boss that gives the ability.
- Prior to the release of Kirby: Planet Robobot, a fan-created "Dr. Kirby" with a similar appearance was featured in the gallery of a 2011 contest that resulted from a partnership between Nintendo and the Starlight Children's Foundation, where entrants could draw on a coloring page and create an original Super Ability. It is unknown if this design inspired the creation of Doctor. [2]