Meta Knight


 * For fighter info, see Meta Knight (SSBB).

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 appearance, 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.

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, Jigglypuff, Pit, and Charizard 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 disadvantageous matchups, along with his dominance in tournaments, has led to discussion of a possible ban; however, a decision was made not to ban him.

Meta Knight's Final Smash is Galaxia Darkness, where Meta Knight swoops his cape over any close enemies. If you do not come in contact with anyone with the cape, then the move is wasted and you will have to get another Smash ball to try again. However, if you do hit, the screen is darkened out, blinding all fighters on the stage. Suddenly, Meta Knight slashes his sword into the victim and inflicts 40% damage. It is thought that his Final Smash is weak, yet effective.

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

 * He is the only character to have a victory theme different from the other characters in his series.