amiibo

amiibo
amiibo brand logo
Release year: 2014 Manufacturer: Nintendo Compatible: Wii U Nintendo 3DS Nintendo Switch Model no.: Figures: NVL-001 Cards: NVL-101 Yarn: NVL-201

amiibo are a line of interactive "toys-to-life" products created by Nintendo for use in a variety of games. amiibo are comparable to products like Skylanders or Disney Infinity, using near-field communication technology to communicate with compatible systems and access content in games. Although originally launched as figures, amiibo cards were later released starting with Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. The line was originally launched for use with Wii U software Later on, amiibo support was added to New Nintendo 3DS systems natively while original Nintendo 3DS family models was later added. Finally, the Nintendo Switch will support amiibo.

Production

Nintendo have attempted a similar concept to the amiibo platform in the past: the e-Reader, a peripheral device for the Game Boy Advance released in 2001 that could scan special cards to unlock exclusive content in games. The e-Reader, however, was a financial failure.

Nintendo was approached by Toys for Bob and its parent Activision with a deal to be a partner for their in-development Skylanders franchise, though Nintendo would turn them down.

In 2013, Nintendo would first experiment with making use of the Wii U GamePad's NFC features in games with Pokemon Rumble U, which was released alongside a series of Pokémon figurines in a similar method to other games using this style of figure.

During their financial briefing in March 2014, Nintendo revealed their in-development NFC figurine platform, codenamed "NFP" ("Nintendo Figure Platform" or "NFC Featured Platform"), stating that the figures would be compatible with multiple games and that they would feature data that would tell the system what the figure is, as well as that more information would be revealed at E3 2014. During their Nintendo Digital Event that year, Nintendo fully unveiled the product line, now called "amiibo", with the debut of the first figures in the Super Smash Bros. series.

Functionality

amiibo are used with compatible software by tapping them onto the NFC reader for compatible hardware. On the Wii U, this is on the bottom right corner of the Wii U GamePad. For Nintendo 3DS family systems, the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory must be used, while on New Nintendo 3DS systems the NFC reader is built-in under the touch screen. Wii U amiibo support was added with firmware version 5.3.0, while Nintendo 3DS systems were given amiibo compatibility with version 9.6.0. For Nintendo Switch, NFC reader/writers are built into the Joy-Con R and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

When an amiibo is registered for the first time, the player can personalize their amiibo by designating an owner and giving them a nickname. An amiibo can be used on any person's device, though the data on the amiibo is unique to that figure and is recognized as such by the hardware.

Games compatible with amiibo can use them in two different ways:

	–	The hardware only reads the data on the amiibo to unlock bonus content in compatible games.
	–	The hardware reads the data on the amiibo to unlock content in compatible games, and saves data from the game onto the amiibo itself. Data from only one game can be saved onto any amiibo at one time, and must be deleted in order to save data from another game.

Nintendo-produced amiibo

Super Smash Bros.

This section is a short summary of the Super Smash Bros. amiibo. SmashWiki features a more in-depth article.

The Super Smash Bros. line is the first line of amiibo to be released, based upon Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and released alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on November 21, 2014, consisting of figures depicting each of the game's playable characters. These amiibo have been released over the course of several waves, the exact number and the contents of each varying by region.

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Bowser	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	January 23, 2015	January 29, 2015	September 10, 2015
Bowser Jr.	September 11, 2015	July 30, 2015	July 17, 2015	July 23, 2015	October 22, 2015
Captain Falcon	December 14, 2014	December 6, 2014	December 19, 2014	December 12, 2014	N/A
Charizard	May 29, 2015	April 29, 2015	April 24, 2015	April 25, 2015	December 3, 2015
Dark Pit	July 31, 2015	June 11, 2015	June 26, 2015	July 4, 2015	N/A
Diddy Kong	December 14, 2014	December 6, 2014	December 19, 2014	December 12, 2014	October 22, 2015
Donkey Kong	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	September 10, 2015
Dr. Mario	September 11, 2015	July 30, 2015	July 17, 2015	July 23, 2015	October 22, 2015
Duck Hunt	September 25, 2015	October 29, 2015	September 25, 2015	September 26, 2015	N/A
Falco	November 20, 2015	November 5, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	December 3, 2015
Fox	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	December 17, 2015
Ganondorf	September 11, 2015	June 11, 2015	June 26, 2015	July 4, 2015	October 22, 2015
Greninja	May 29, 2015	May 28, 2015	May 29, 2015	May 30, 2015	December 17, 2015
Ike	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	January 23, 2015	January 29, 2015	December 3, 2015
Jigglypuff	May 29, 2015	May 28, 2015	May 29, 2015	May 30, 2015	December 3, 2015
King Dedede	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	February 20, 2015	January 29, 2015	December 3, 2015
Kirby	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	November 12, 2015
Link	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	September 10, 2015
Little Mac	December 14, 2014	December 6, 2014	December 19, 2014	December 12, 2014	N/A
Lucas	January 22, 2016	December 17, 2015	January 29, 2016	January 30, 2016	N/A
Lucario	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	January 23, 2015	January 29, 2015	December 3, 2015
Lucina	May 29, 2015	April 29, 2015	April 24, 2015	April 25, 2015	December 3, 2015
Luigi	December 14, 2014	December 6, 2014	December 19, 2014	December 12, 2014	September 10, 2015
Marth	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	December 3, 2015
Mario	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	September 10, 2015
Mega Man	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	February 20, 2015	January 29, 2015	October 22, 2015
Meta Knight	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	February 20, 2015	January 29, 2015	December 3, 2015
Mewtwo	November 13, 2015	October 29, 2015	October 23, 2015	October 24, 2015	December 3, 2015
Mii Brawler	November 1, 2015	September 10, 2015	September 25, 2015	September 26, 2015	N/A
Mii Gunner	November 1, 2015	September 10, 2015	September 25, 2015	September 26, 2015	N/A
Mii Swordfighter	November 1, 2015	September 10, 2015	September 25, 2015	September 26, 2015	N/A
Mr. Game & Watch	September 25, 2015	October 29, 2015	September 25, 2015	September 26, 2015	N/A
Ness	May 29, 2015	April 29, 2015	April 24, 2015	April 25, 2015	N/A
Olimar	September 11, 2015	July 30, 2015	July 17, 2015	July 23, 2015	N/A
Pac-Man	May 29, 2015	April 29, 2015	April 24, 2015	April 25, 2015	October 22, 2015
Palutena	July 27, 2015	June 11, 2015	June 26, 2015	July 4, 2015	N/A
Peach	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	September 10, 2015
Pikachu	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	September 10, 2015
Pit	December 14, 2014	December 6, 2014	December 19, 2014	December 12, 2014	December 17, 2015
R.O.B.	September 25, 2015	October 29, 2015	September 25, 2015	September 26, 2015	October 22, 2015
R.O.B. (Famicom Colors)	March 18, 2016	N/A (released as standard R.O.B.)	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016	N/A
Robin	May 29, 2015	April 29, 2015	April 24, 2015	April 25, 2015	December 3, 2015
Rosalina & Luma	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	January 23, 2015	January 29, 2015	October 22, 2015
Roy	March 18, 2016	April 28, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016	July 7, 2016
Ryu	March 18, 2016	April 28, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016	July 7, 2016
Samus	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	December 17, 2015
Sheik	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	January 23, 2015	January 29, 2015	N/A
Shulk	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	February 20, 2015	January 29, 2015	N/A
Sonic	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	February 20, 2015	January 29, 2015	October 22, 2015
Toon Link	February 1, 2015	January 22, 2015	January 23, 2015	January 29, 2015	October 22, 2015
Villager	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	December 17, 2015
Wario	May 29, 2015	April 29, 2015	April 24, 2015	April 25, 2015	October 22, 2015
Wii Fit Trainer	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	N/A
Yoshi	November 21, 2014	December 6, 2014	November 28, 2014	November 22, 2014	September 10, 2015
Zelda	December 14, 2014	December 6, 2014	December 19, 2014	December 12, 2014	October 22, 2015
Zero Suit Samus	September 11, 2015	June 11, 2015	June 26, 2015	July 4, 2015	December 3, 2015

On April 28, 2016, a Super Smash Bros.-themed amiibo diorama display was released exclusively in Japan. The display is designed after the Battlefield stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, features two elevated platforms, and comes with a Smash Ball prop. The display can also be folded in on itself.

Super Mario

This section is a short summary of the Super Mario amiibo. Super Mario Wiki features a more in-depth section.

The Super Mario series is the second series of amiibo to be released. The series released alongside Mario Party 10, on March 20, 2015, and consists of six main amiibo figurines depicting six of the major Mario characters. Later, in June 2016, it was announced that a second wave of Super Mario figurines would be released, alongside the launch of Mario Party: Star Rush in November.

The Super Mario line also features two "limited edition" amiibo; Mario - Gold Edition was released alongside the first wave of amiibo (exclusively at Wal-Mart in North America), while Mario - Silver Edition was released later, on May 29, 2015.

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Boo	November 4, 2016	October 20, 2016	November 7, 2016	October 8, 2016	N/A
Bowser	March 20, 2015	March 12, 2015	March 20, 2015	March 21, 2015	November 12, 2015
Daisy	November 4, 2016	October 20, 2016	November 7, 2016	November 5, 2016	N/A
Diddy Kong	November 4, 2016	October 20, 2016	November 7, 2016	November 5, 2016	N/A
Donkey Kong	November 4, 2016	October 20, 2016	November 7, 2016	October 8, 2016	N/A
Luigi	March 20, 2015	March 12, 2015	March 20, 2015	March 21, 2015	November 12, 2015
Mario	March 20, 2015	March 12, 2015	March 20, 2015	March 21, 2015	November 12, 2015
Mario - Gold Edition	March 20, 2015	December 17, 2015	N/A	June 25, 2015	N/A
Mario - Silver Edition	May 29, 2015	N/A	N/A	May 30, 2015	N/A
Peach	March 20, 2015	March 12, 2015	March 20, 2015	March 21, 2015	November 12, 2015
Rosalina	November 4, 2016	October 20, 2016	November 7, 2016	October 8, 2016	N/A
Toad	March 20, 2015	March 12, 2015	March 20, 2015	March 21, 2015	N/A
Wario	November 4, 2016	October 20, 2016	November 7, 2016	October 8, 2016	N/A
Waluigi	November 4, 2016	October 20, 2016	November 7, 2016	November 5, 2016	N/A
Yoshi	March 20, 2015	March 12, 2015	March 20, 2015	March 21, 2015	November 12, 2015

Splatoon

This section is a short summary of the Splatoon amiibo. Inkipedia features a more in-depth article.

During the Splatoon Direct, it was confirmed that there would be a Splatoon amiibo series. The first set of amiibo consists of three amiibo figures initially released alongside the game in May 2015. While the Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl amiibo are both available individually, the Inkling Squid amiibo is available only in the Splatoon three-pack set in North America, and exclusively as part of a game bundle in Europe; in Japan all three amiibo were released individually.

Later, it was announced that the characters Callie and Marie would be receiving amiibo figures. The two figures will be released in July 2016; in North America they are only available as a bundle pack, while in other regions they will be released individually. Color variants of the initial set of amiibo were also revealed, to be released on the same day. As before, while the Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl will be released individually in all regions, the Inkling Squid will only be available in a three-pack bundle in North America, while in all other regions it will be available individually.

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Callie	July 8, 2016	July 7, 2016	July 8, 2016	July 9, 2016
Inkling Boy	May 29, 2015	May 28, 2015	May 29, 2015	May 30, 2015
Inkling Boy	July 8, 2016	July 7, 2016	July 8, 2016	July 9, 2016
Inkling Girl	May 29, 2015	May 28, 2015	May 29, 2015	May 30, 2015
Inkling Girl	July 8, 2016	July 7, 2016	July 8, 2016	July 9, 2016
Inkling Squid	May 29, 2015	May 28, 2015	May 29, 2015	May 30, 2015
Inkling Squid	July 8, 2016	July 7, 2016	July 8, 2016	July 9, 2016
Marie	July 8, 2016	July 7, 2016	July 8, 2016	July 9, 2016

A pair of amiibo dioramas have also been released alongside the second set of amiibo, in July 2016. One depicts the Kelp Dome stage, while the other is a Squid Sisters concert stage. For the latter, a New Nintendo 3DS system can be placed under the diorama so that the top screen fits in the place of the prop screen.

Yoshi's Woolly World

This section is a short summary of the Yoshi's Woolly World amiibo. Super Mario Wiki features a more in-depth section.

The Yoshi's Wooly World amiibo were released alongside the game in June of 2015 in Europe, and October in other regions. These amiibo are unique in that they are yarn plushes rather than plastic figures, with the NFC chip inside the bottom of the figure itself rather than using a base. Three amiibo were released, in three different colors (green, pink, and light-blue).

A "Mega Yarn Yoshi", a larger Green Yarn Yoshi, was later released, exclusively at Toys "R" Us in North America. The Mega Yarn Yoshi has the chip built into its foot. In addition, a portion of the box can be cut out and made into a stand for it.

During the September 1, 2016 Nintendo Direct, a yarn Poochy amiibo was announced. This amiibo was released alongside Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World in February 2017.

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Green Yarn Yoshi	October 16, 2015	July 16, 2015	June 26, 2015	June 25, 2015	December 17, 2015
Light Blue Yarn Yoshi	October 16, 2015	July 16, 2015	June 26, 2015	June 25, 2015	December 17, 2015
Mega Yarn Yoshi	November 15, 2015	December 10, 2015	November 27, 2015	November 28, 2015	N/A
Pink Yarn Yoshi	October 16, 2015	July 16, 2015	June 26, 2015	June 25, 2015	December 17, 2015
Yarn Poochy	February 2017	2017	February 3, 2017	February 4, 2017	March 4, 2017

30th Anniversary

This section is a short summary of the 30th Anniversary amiibo. Super Mario Wiki features a more in-depth section.

Two special amiibo have been released for the thirtieth anniversary of Super Mario Bros., both depicting an 8-bit Mario with both his classic and modern color schemes.

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30th Anniversary Mario - Classic Color	September 11, 2015	September 10, 2015	September 11, 2015	September 12, 2015
30th Anniversary Mario - Modern Color	September 11, 2015	September 10, 2015	October 23, 2015	October 24, 2015

Chibi-Robo!

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash was released alongside a single amiibo figurine of the Chibi Robo character. In North America the amiibo was released exclusively in a bundle pack with the game.

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Chibi-Robo	October 9, 2015	October 8, 2015	November 6, 2015	November 7, 2016

Animal Crossing

This section is a short summary of the Animal Crossing amiibo. Nookipedia features a more in-depth article.

Cards

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer was released alongside the first series of amiibo Cards, released in series rather than waves, and the first line of amiibo to not be released as figures. Each pack contains six cards, with one special card per pack. Four series of cards have currently been released, with 100 cards each. In addition to these, the Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival bundle contains three exclusive cards: Stitches, Goldie, and Rosie. Finally, a promotional Isabelle card was distributed in the September/October 2015 issue of Character Parfait, a Japanese Nintendo-themed magazine targeted at young girls. Each card in these sets features the animal, their birthday, the card number, the type of animal they are, their Template:Acw, a dice value, and a hand sign (rock, paper, or scissors).

For the 1.4 update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, a new series of Animal Crossing amiibo cards, Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo!, were released in November 2016 in most regions and in December in North America. This set features 50 cards, distributed at six per pack.

In Japan and Europe, in addition to the Welcome amiibo! series, another series of Animal Crossing cards have been released in collaboration with Sanrio, released in November 2016. These packs contain 2 cards and a special promotional seal.

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Animal Crossing Series 1	September 25, 2015	July 30, 2015	October 2, 2015	October 3, 2015	December 1, 2016	100
Animal Crossing Series 2	January 22, 2016	October 29, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	December 1, 2016	100
Animal Crossing Series 3	March 18, 2016	January 14, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016	January 19, 2017	100
Animal Crossing Series 4	June 10, 2016	March 24, 2016	June 17, 2016	June 18, 2016	February 16, 2017	100
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo!	December 2, 2016	November 3, 2016	November 11, 2016	November 10, 2016	November 3, 2016	50
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Sanrio Collaboration Pack	N/A	November 3, 2016	November 25, 2016	November 10, 2016	N/A	6

Figures

In addition to the amiibo Cards, a set of Animal Crossing amiibo figures were released alongside Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. Eight amiibo were be released alongside the game (Digby being exclusively in a bundle with the game at launch), while two additional waves have been released.

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Blathers	January 22, 2016	December 17, 2015	January 29, 2016	January 30, 2016	November 3, 2016
Celeste	January 22, 2016	December 17, 2015	January 29, 2016	January 30, 2016	November 3, 2016
Cyrus	November 13, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 3, 2016
Digby	November 13, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 3, 2016
Isabelle - Summer Outfit	June 10, 2016	March 24, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016	November 3, 2016
Isabelle - Winter Outfit	November 13, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 3, 2016
K.K.	November 13, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 3, 2016
Kapp'n	March 18, 2016	March 24, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016	November 3, 2016
Kicks	January 22, 2016	December 17, 2015	January 29, 2016	January 30, 2016	November 3, 2016
Lottie	November 22, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 3, 2016
Mabel	November 13, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 3, 2016
Reese	November 13, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 3, 2016
Resetti	January 22, 2016	December 17, 2015	January 29, 2016	January 30, 2016	November 3, 2016
Rover	March 18, 2016	March 24, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016	November 3, 2016
Timmy & Tommy	March 18, 2016	March 24, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016	November 3, 2016
Tom Nook	November 13, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 20, 2015	November 21, 2015	November 3, 2016

Display

Alongside the launch of the Animal Crossing figures and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, Nintendo also released a diorama display in Japan. The display is themed after a town seen in-game and comes with several themed props.

Shovel Knight

An amiibo figure of the titular Shovel Knight was produced to complement the Nintendo versions of the game. Like the game itself, while the amiibo was manufactured and released by Yacht Club Games in most regions, in Japan it was released by Nintendo alongside the game.

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Shovel Knight	January 8, 2016	June 30, 2016	January 8, 2016	January 8, 2016

Wolf Link

This section is a short summary of the Wolf Link amiibo. Zelda Wiki features a more in-depth article.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD was released as part of a bundle pack containing both the game and a Wolf Link amiibo figure. Before the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it was announced that this amiibo would be reissued individually on February 3, 2017.

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Wolf Link	March 4, 2016	March 10, 2016	March 4, 2016	March 5, 2016	April 21, 2016

Pokémon

This section is a short summary of the Pokémon amiibo. Bulbapedia features a more in-depth article.

First print copies of Pokkén Tournament are packaged with a special Shadow Mewtwo amiibo Card.

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Shadow Mewtwo	March 18, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 18, 2016	March 19, 2016

Kirby

This section is a short summary of the Kirby amiibo. WiKirby features a more in-depth article.

Alongside Kirby: Planet Robobot, a series of four Kirby amiibo figurines were released in June 2016.

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King Dedede	June 10, 2016	April 28, 2016	June 10, 2016	June 11, 2016	April 28, 2016
Kirby	June 10, 2016	April 28, 2016	June 10, 2016	June 11, 2016	April 28, 2016
Meta Knight	June 10, 2016	April 28, 2016	June 10, 2016	June 11, 2016	April 28, 2016
Waddle Dee	June 10, 2016	April 28, 2016	June 10, 2016	June 11, 2016	April 28, 2016

On April 28, 2016, Nintendo released a Kirby-themed amiibo diorama display in Japan. The display comes with set pieces based on various Kirby items and objects, and has indents where four amiibo can be placed. While it will be available individually, it will also come bundled with the Kirby amiibo from this series in June.

30th Anniversary - The Legend of Zelda

This section is a short summary of the 30th Anniversary The Legend of Zelda amiibo. Zelda Wiki features a more in-depth article.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise, four special amiibo based on various incarnations of Link and Zelda were released in early December 2016.

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Link - Ocarina of Time	December 2, 2016	December 1, 2016	December 2, 2016	December 3, 2016
Link - The Legend of Zelda	December 2, 2016	December 1, 2016	December 2, 2016	December 3, 2016
Toon Link - The Wind Waker	December 2, 2016	December 1, 2016	December 2, 2016	December 3, 2016
Zelda - The Wind Waker	December 2, 2016	December 1, 2016	December 2, 2016	December 3, 2016

BoxBoy!

An amiibo of series protagonist Qbby was released in Japan in February 2017, in a bundle package alongside BoxBoy! Full Box, a compilation release of the three BoxBoy! titles.

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Qbby	February 7, 2017

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

This section is a short summary of the The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo. Zelda Wiki features a more in-depth article.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be released alongside a set of five amiibo. These amiibo will notably cost more at retail than the standard amiibo. In addition to this, the Guardian amiibo will be the first amiibo to have articulation, allowing one to adjust the positions of its legs.

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Bokoblin	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017
Guardian	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017
Link (Archer)	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017
Link (Rider)	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017
Zelda	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017	March 3, 2017

Mario Sports Superstars

This section is a short summary of the Mario Sports Superstars amiibo. Super Mario Wiki features a more in-depth article.

A series of Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards will be released alongside the game itself in March 2017. The cards depict the game's playable characters in one of the five sports in the game, meaning that every character will have five cards each. Each pack will have five cards each. In addition, copies of the game will come with one card from this set.

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Mario Sports Superstars	March 24, 2017	March 30, 2017	March 10, 2017	March 11, 2017	90

Fire Emblem

This section is a short summary of the Fire Emblem amiibo. Fire Emblem Wiki features a more in-depth section.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia will be released with a pair of amiibo depicting the game's two protagonists, Alm and Celica. In North America, these amiibo will be released in a 2-pack.

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Alm	May 19, 2017	April 20, 2017	May 19, 2017	May 20, 2017
Celica	May 19, 2017	April 20, 2017	May 19, 2017	May 20, 2017

Compatible games published by Nintendo

Nintendo 3DS

Game	Compatibility	amiibo features
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer	Read	Scanning cards allows the character to visit the home the player is designing.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf	Read	Scanning an Animal Crossing amiibo card allows the player to have that animal move into their village. The Animal Crossing amiibo figures cause that character to appear at the campsite, allowing the player to obtain exclusive items. Scanning certain other amiibo allows the player to have characters based on other Nintendo characters visit their village.
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash	Read/Write	Tapping the Chibi Robo amiibo turns Chibi Robo into "Super Chibi Robo", enhancing his battery life, speed, and power. When a stage is beaten the player's score can be saved to the amiibo to level it up.
	Read	Tapping any other amiibo gives the player in-game coins.
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.	Read	Tapping the Fire Emblem characters allows them to be added into the game.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia	TBA	TBA
Fire Emblem Fates	Read	Scanning the Fire Emblem characters adds them as characters in the game, where they can be faced as opponents and join the party when defeated.
Goodbye! BoxBoy!	Read	Scanning the Qbby amiibo cosmetically changes to a Game Boy-style filter. The figure also unlocks a Qucy costume, which allows free usage of hints. Scanning the Kirby characters unlocks costumes of those characters.
Hyrule Warriors Legends	Read	Scanning amiibo for The Legend of Zelda characters gives the player a three-star weapon for that character. Scanning any other amiibo gives a random item.
Kirby: Planet Robobot	Read	Scanning an amiibo gives Kirby a Copy Ability. Specific characters give Kirby specific Copy Abilities.
Metroid Prime: Federation Force	Read	Scanning Samus or Zero Suit Samus during missions gives the player upgrades, in addition to the character's appearance. Scanning amiibo in Blast Ball unlocks custom paint jobs for the mechs, with specific characters unlocking paint jobs based on that character.
Mario Party: Star Rush	Read	The Super Mario amiibo interact with the game in various ways.
Mario Sports Superstars	Read	Tapping an amiibo card unlocks a "Star" version of the character on the card, exclusively in the sport they are playing on the card, which makes them more powerful in that sport. Players can also partake in "Road to Superstar", which gives the Star character an even greater stat boost when cleared (up to three amiibo can be scanned for this mode).
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam	Read/Write	Scanning the amiibo of Mario characters makes available special Battle Cards that give more advantageous effects in battle than normal.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games	Read	Scanning the Mario and Sonic amiibo will turn their respective characters into Gold Mario and Super Sonic.
Miitopia	Read	Scanning select amiibo gives the player a costume based on that character.
Picross 3D: Round 2	Read	Scanning compatible amiibo unlocks puzzles based around that character.
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World	Read/Write	Scanning the Yarn Poochy amiibo allows the player to bring Poochy into the current stage, while scanning it in a Poochy Dash stage enables a Time Attack mode. Players can save a pattern to their Yarn Poochy figure. The Yarn Yoshi amiibo unlock "Double Yoshi" mode, in which the player controls two Yoshi characters. Players can save a pattern to their Yarn Yoshi figure.
	Read	Scanning most other amiibo unlocks a Yoshi pattern based upon the character scanned.
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward	Read	Unlocks clothing based upon the character scanned.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS	Read/Write	The character is inserted into the game as a "Figure Player" (FP). Players can train the figure by battling against or with it, allowing it to level up and learn. Data is shared between both this game and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Teddy Together	Read	Scanning an amiibo earns the player bonus coins. By scanning the "lucky amiibo", which changes daily, the player earns more coins and special items.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D	Read	Scanning the Shulk amiibo unlocks tokens in the game's Collection mode, which can be used to unlock bonus features.

Wii U

Game	Compatibility	amiibo features
amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits	Read	Tapping any amiibo unlocks a demo of one of several NES and SNES games at random.
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival	Read/Write	Scanning the Animal Crossing amiibo figures allows players to play as that character. Progress can also be saved onto the amiibo figure.
	Read	The Animal Crossing amiibo cards can be used in minigames.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker	Read	Scanning the Toad amiibo allows the player to access a hide-and-seek game in which they must find "Pixel Toad" in a given level. Scanning any other amiibo gives the player 1-Up Mushrooms.
Hyrule Warriors	Read	Scanning Link unlocks the Spinner weapon. Scanning the other The Legend of Zelda characters unlocks a random weapon for that character. Scanning any other amiibo unlocks random items.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse	Read	Scanning Kirby lets the player use the Star Dash indefinitely. Scanning King Dedede increases Kirby's health. Scanning Meta Knight increases Kirby's attack power.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games	Read	By scanning a Mario or Sonic amiibo, the player can access the Mario League and Sonic League. Winning the tournament unlocks a Gold Mario and Super Sonic Mii costume. Scanning other compatible amiibo gives the player Coins and Rings.
Mario Kart 8	Read	Scanning a compatible amiibo unlocks a costume for Miis based upon the character.
Mario Party 10	Read/Write	Allows access to amiibo Party mode; compatible amiibo are used as game pieces and unlock a board based on the character.
	Read	Unlocks a scratch ticket to win Mario Party Points.
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash	Read/Write	Scanning compatible amiibo inserts the character into the game as a trainable CPU.
Pokkén Tournament	Read	Scanning the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card unlocks Shadow Mewtwo as a playable character. Scanning other characters unlocks random special bonus items.
Splatoon	Read	The Splatoon amiibo unlock twenty extra missions for each amiibo which can give the player exclusive equipment.
Star Fox Guard	Read	Scanning Fox or Falco allows the player to call in Star Fox team for an airstrike during missions.
Star Fox Zero	Read	Scanning Fox gives the player an Arwing design based on the original models from Star Fox for the SNES. Scanning Falco gives the player a Black Arwing, which has more firepower but takes more damage.
Super Mario Maker	Read	Scanning the 8-bit Mario amiibo adds a "Big Mushroom" which makes Mario giant. Scanning other characters adds them into the game as a "Mystery Mushroom" power-up, which when collected turns Mario into that character.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U	Read/Write	The character is inserted into the game as a "Figure Player" (FP). Players can train the figure by battling against or with it, allowing it to level up and learn. Data is shared between both this game and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Read	Scanning the Wolf Link amiibo allows players to use Wolf Link in the game, who will hunt alongside Link. Scanning the four The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary amiibo gives the player random items and a treasure chest with a rare item.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD	Read/Write	Data can be saved onto the Wolf Link amiibo, which can be carried over into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
	Read	Scanning the Wolf Link amiibo unlocks the Cave of Shadows, an exclusive mini-dungeon. Scanning the Link or Toon Link amiibo refills Link's arrows in-game. Scanning the Zelda or Sheik amiibo refills Link's hearts. Scanning the Ganondorf amiibo increases enemy damage output.
Yoshi's Woolly World	Read/Write	The Yarn Yoshi amiibo unlock "Double Yoshi" mode, in which the player controls two Yoshi characters. Players can save a pattern to their Yarn Yoshi figure.
	Read	Scanning most other amiibo unlocks a Yoshi pattern based upon the character scanned.

Nintendo Switch

Game	Compatibility	amiibo features
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe	Read	Scanning certain amiibo unlocks Mii character costumes based on the specific character.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Read	Scanning the Wolf Link amiibo allows players to use Wolf Link in the game, who will hunt alongside Link. Scanning the four The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary amiibo gives the player random items and a treasure chest with a rare item.

Trivia

• A transformable Arwing amiibo that would turn into the Walker was in development at one point, meant to be released alongside Star Fox Zero. While the product reached the prototyping stage, according to Shigeru Miyamoto, it was cancelled as Nintendo couldn't make it into a product that would meet child safety standards.
• In an E3 2014 interview, it was stated that Nintendo was experimenting with creating custom amiibo based on users' Mii characters. Shigeru Miyamoto also stated that an amiibo of his Mii exists.

External links

• amiibo on Wikipedia
• amiibo on Bulbapedia
• amiibo on Fire Emblem Wiki
• amiibo on Inkipedia
• amiibo on Super Mario Wiki
• amiibo on SmashWiki
• amiibo on Zelda Wiki
• amiibo on WiKirby
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References

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