Suplex

Not to be confused with Backdrop, Throw, Fighter, Wrestler, or Smash Bros.

“	A fighter with an indomitable spirit! Use a Pinpoint Kick or Dash to attack. You can also grab enemies and stars and then hurl them away. Hyah! Grab friends with , then fling them to smash the hardest rocks!”
	— Flavor Text • Kirby Star Allies

Suplex is a Copy Ability in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby Super Star.

Games[]

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra[]

Suplex first appears in Kirby Super Star. Suplex's main attacks allow Kirby to grab his enemies and throw them. Suplex is obtained from Jukid and Bugzzy, who gave Backdrop in Kirby's Adventure and is its Helper.

In the remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Suplex functions the same, except it is also obtained from Phan Phan, who previously gave Throw in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

Techniques[]

Move	Controls	Description	Damage
Dash capture Lifting up		Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Lariat will activate automatically.	0
Turbo dash capture Lifting up	Dash +	Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther.	0
Quick stamping	twice quickly (near enemy)	Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air.	70
Pin point kick	+ (in the air)	Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile.	16
After lifting up
Back breaker		Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side.	70
Body slam		Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards.	70
Pile driver		Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground.	70
German suplex		Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward.	70
Lariat		Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc.	70
Jumping body slam		Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends.	70
Air body slam	or or (in the air)	Kirby throws the target in a upward arc.	70
Air body down slam	(in the air)	Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle.	70

Move	Controls	Description	Damage
Dash Grab		Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Torrent Lariat will activate automatically.	0
Turbo Dash Grab	Dash +	Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther.	0
Pinpoint Kick	+ in air	Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile.	16
Fury Stomp	when grabbing	Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air.	70
Lift	near foe	Kirby lifts up an enemy.	Untested
After Lifting
Back Breaker		Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side.	70
Body Slam		Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards.	70
Pile Driver		Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground.	70
Big Suplex		Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward.	70
Torrent Lariat		Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc.	70
Rock Drop	/	Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends.	70
Air Body Slam	All but in air	Kirby throws the target in a upward arc.	70
Plunge Body Slam	in air	Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle.	70

Move	Controls	Description	Damage
Dash capture Lifting up		Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Lariat will activate automatically.	0
Turbo dash capture Lifting up	Dash +	Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther.	0
Quick stamping	twice quickly (near enemy)	Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air.	70
Pin point kick	+ (in the air)	Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile.	16
After lifting up
Back breaker		Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side.	70
Body slam		Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards.	70
Pile driver		Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground.	70
German suplex		Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward.	70
Lariat		Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc.	70
Jumping body slam		Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends.	70
Air body slam	or or (in the air)	Kirby throws the target in a upward arc.	70
Air body down slam	(in the air)	Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle.	70

Move	Controls	Description	Damage
Dash capture Lifting up		Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Lariat will activate automatically.	0
Turbo dash capture Lifting up	Dash +	Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther.	0
Quick stamping	twice quickly (near enemy)	Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air.	70
Pin point kick	+ (in the air)	Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile.	16
After lifting up
Back breaker		Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side.	70
Body slam		Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards.	70
Pile driver		Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground.	70
German suplex		Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward.	70
Lariat		Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc.	70
Jumping body slam		Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends.	70
Air body slam	or or (in the air)	Kirby throws the target in a upward arc.	70
Air body down slam	(in the air)	Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle.	70

Kirby Star Allies[]

Suplex returns in Kirby Star Allies, where it is again obtained from Bugzzy. Although Suplex's moveset is on par with its appearance in previous games, Dash Grab and Turbo Dash Grab can now damage bosses and destroy obstacles such as wooden boxes, and the Friend Abilities Friend Grab and Friend Throw can be executed, which has Kirby pick up one of his Friends and then hurl them, destroying larger obstacles, defeating enemies, and damaging bosses and mid-bosses.

Techniques[]

Move	Controls		Description	Damage^[1]
Move			Description	Damage^[1]
Dash Grab			Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Torrent Lariat will activate automatically. This move also damages bosses, and can break obstacles like wooden boxes.	16
Turbo Dash Grab	Dash +	Dash +	Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther.	16
Lift	near foe	near foe	Kirby lifts up an enemy.	Untested
Fury Stomp	when grabbing	when grabbing	Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air.	50, 48 (thrown projectile)
Pinpoint Kick	+ in midair	+ in midair	Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile.	12
After Lifting
Back Breaker			Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side.	70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Body Slam			Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards.	63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Big Suplex			Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward.	70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Pile Driver			Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground.	70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Torrent Lariat			Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc.	63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Rock Drop			Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends.	63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Air Body Slam	// in midair		Kirby throws the target in a upward arc.	63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Plunge Body Slam	in air		Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle.	70

Move	Controls		Description	Damage^[1]
Move			Description	Damage^[1]
Dash Grab			Kirby dashes forward and grabs any inhalable enemy/projectile/block. This then allows him to initiate one of six throws on the ground or three in the air. Kirby is invincible while lifting, but if the player waits too long without performing a throw, Torrent Lariat will activate automatically. This move also damages bosses, and can break obstacles like wooden boxes.	16
Turbo Dash Grab	Dash +	Dash +	Same as Dash Grab, but Kirby moves faster and travels farther.	16
Lift	near foe	near foe	Kirby lifts up an enemy.	Untested
Fury Stomp	when grabbing	when grabbing	Kirby stomps on top of the enemy several times in quick succession. This is Suplex's only throw that can be performed on the ground and in the air. Kirby remains in the same location throughout the throw, ignoring gravity when used in the air.	50, 48 (thrown projectile)
Pinpoint Kick	+ in midair	+ in midair	Kirby kicks straight downwards, bouncing off a foe after kicking it. It is the only attack in Suplex Kirby's arsenal that is not a grab. This move can be used to dent bosses and is usually used to stall until the boss throws out a projectile.	12
After Lifting
Back Breaker			Kirby makes a small hop in place, breaking the enemy over his shoulders, then throwing the target far off to the side.	70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Body Slam			Kirby throws his enemy onto the ground directly on the ground, bouncing them upwards.	63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Big Suplex			Kirby flips backwards and slams the grabbed object/foe against the ground, sending them backward.	70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Pile Driver			Kirby leaps forward and slams the enemy into the ground.	70, 48 (thrown projectile)
Torrent Lariat			Kirby holds the target in front of him, then punches it while moving forward slightly. This sends the grabbed object in a backwards arc.	63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Rock Drop			Kirby makes a huge jump, holding the enemy over his head, then dives downwards and slams the enemy into the ground. If whatever Kirby is holding collides with a wall or ceiling, it is destroyed and the throw ends.	63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Air Body Slam	// in midair		Kirby throws the target in a upward arc.	63, 48 (thrown projectile)
Plunge Body Slam	in air		Kirby throws the target into the ground, where it bounces at a higher angle.	70

Friend Abilities[]

Friend Ability	Mix	Controls		Description	Damage^[1]
Friend Ability	Mix			Description	Damage^[1]
Friend Grab	Anyone	Friends jump into your arms when you raise your hand with		Kirby/Bugzzy picks up a Friend, holding them. The friend is held until Friend Throw is executed.	N/A
Friend Throw	Anyone	Throw the friend you're holding in different directions with //	Throw the friend you're holding in different directions with //	Kirby/Bugzzy throws a Friend, and they fly around the screen, hitting any enemies they come across.	77

Friend Ability	Mix	Controls		Description	Damage^[1]
Friend Ability	Mix			Description	Damage^[1]
Friend Grab	Anyone	Friends jump into your arms when you raise your hand with		Kirby/Bugzzy picks up a Friend, holding them. The friend is held until Friend Throw is executed.	N/A
Friend Throw	Anyone	Throw the friend you're holding in different directions with //	Throw the friend you're holding in different directions with //	Kirby/Bugzzy throws a Friend, and they fly around the screen, hitting any enemies they come across.	77

In the Super Smash Bros. series[]

Many of Suplex's moves, particularly the forward and backward throws and the Fury Stomp are used when Kirby throws an enemy in the Super Smash Bros. series. The only exception is his up throw, which seems to be based on Ninja's Throw. Meta Knight's down throw is also the Fury Stomp.

Flavor Text[]

Game	Flavor text
	Capture the enemies and use the buttons to perform various pro-wrestling techniques to defeat them.
	This burns with fighting spirit! Grab foes and throw 'em! Learn all 8 throws to be a champ!
	A fighter with an indomitable spirit! Use a Pinpoint Kick or Dash to attack. You can also grab enemies and stars and then hurl them away. Hyah! Grab friends with , then fling them to smash the hardest rocks!

Related Quotes[]

“	Attack foes with a mastery of throwing and kicking moves!”
	— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll

Etymology[]

Suplex is named after a wrestling technique that involves lifting and throwing an opponent, a suplex.

In Other Languages[]

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology and notes
	スープレックス	Translates to Suplex.
	Suplex
(Traditional)	摔角手	Translates to Wrestler.
	슈플렉스	Translates to Suplex.
	Wrestler	Wrestler
(General)	Lutteur	Translates to Wrestler.
	Wrestler	Wrestler
(General)	Suplex	Same as English.

Trivia[]

Suplex is the only ability that has more than one mid-boss giving it in the same game. In Kirby Super Star, it can be obtained from mid-bosses Jukid, and Bugzzy, and in the remake Kirby Super Star Ultra, it can also be obtained from Phan Phan.
In the 25th Anniversary Poll that ran on the Official Kirby Website, Suplex was unveiled on November 7, 2017 to have placed in the top ten.^[2]
Wrestler, an ability in Kirby Fighters 2, seems to be very similar to Suplex, as it too has a movepool consisting of a wide variety of professional wrestling techniques.