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amiibo Functionality and How to Use

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Kirby Air Riders amiibo can be scanned to train Figure Players and change the doll in the main menu. Check our guide to see all Kirby Air Riders amiibo functionalities, how to scan the amiibo, and a list of all amiibo!

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Kirby Air Riders amiibo Functionality

All Kirby Air Riders amiibo Have a Rider and a Machine

All amiibo

The Kirby Air Riders amiibo all come with one rider and one machine. The rider and machine pairs are:

  • Kirby & Warp Star
  • Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star
  • Meta Knight & Shadow Star
  • King Dedede & Tank Star
  • Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star

Each Kirby Air Riders amiibo is currently priced at $49.99 USD and is set to release on November 20, 2025. Both the pricing and the release date mentioned are from Target and not from the official Nintedo store.

Riders and Machines Are interchangeable

Swap amiibo Around

The riders can be taken out of its original machine and be placed onto another machine, allowing players to mix and match their amiibo! When scanning this new combination, the game should accurately pick up which rider and machine will be generated into a Figure Player.

Tank Star Can Switch Modes

Tank Star amiibo

Tank Star is the only machine whose form can change among the amiibo. Its wheel alignment can be changed so that it resembles either its gliding form or ground form.

Kirby Air Riders amiibo Unlocks

Train a Figure Player

Train a Figure Player

You'll be able to train a Figure Player of your scanned amiibo alongside its machine. Only the rider will receive experience and not the machine.

Change the Kirby Doll's Pose in the Main Menu

Change the Kirby Doll

Scanning a Kirby Air Riders amiibo will allow you to change the Kirby Doll's pose on the main menu. Furthermore, if you scan a different character, the doll will change to that character!

How to Use amiibo in Kirby Air Riders

Tap the amiibo on the NFC Touchpoint

Tap the amiibo on the NFC Touchpoint

To scan your amiibo, simply touch the amiibo onto the NFC touchpoint. If you are using Joy-Con controllers, the NFC touchpoint is on the right control stick. If you are using a Pro Controller, its NFC touchpoint is over the Nintendo Switch logo on the top center of the controller.

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