While there are no new amiibo being released for Kirby: Star Allies, the game is still compatible with Nintendo’s unique form of DLC-lite support. There are two types of figures in play — compatible, and non-compatible — and both will give you some rewards. Everything that can be scanned will give you something, even if it isn’t much, and the best rewards are relegated to Kirby’s family of amiibo friends and foes.
Here’s how it all works. The amiibo NFC reader is on the right Joy-Con. To scan a figure, simply place an amiibo (or other scannable) on the right Joy-Con thumbstick. For Kirby: Star Allies, you’ll want to do it in-game, in an actual level to collect your bunch of rewards. There’s nothing especially cool here — not like the Kirby: Planet Robobot exclusive unlockables — but you still might want to scan your amiibo for prizes.
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Amiibo Compatibility List | Full List
The standard compatible amiibo for Kirby: Star Allies are all the character associated with Kirby — character from Super Smash Bros. and the Kirby: Planet Robobot series.
- Compatible Amiibo List:
- Reward: 2 Illustration Pieces, random Food / Lives / Stars
- Planet Robobot Series:
- Kirby
- King Dedede
- Meta Knight
- Waddle Dee
- Super Smash Bros. Series:
- Kirby
- King Dedede
- Meta Knight
Along with the compatible amiibo, all standard amiibo (including Animal Crossing cards, Mario Sports cards, and Mario Cereal) will give you a small reward for scanning.
- Non-Compatible Amiibo Reward: 1 Illustraion Piece, random Food / Lives / Stars
