Amiibo

amiibo (Japanese: アミーボ amiibo) are a line of interactive figures and cards by Nintendo. Each amiibo figure or card contains an chip in its base, which allows it to interact with multiple games on the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch consoles using near field communication. Pokémon amiibo are the franchise's second venture into NFC collectibles, following 2013's Pokémon Rumble U NFC Figures.
While the Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch all natively support NFC, the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS do not. An NFC reader/writer was released in October 2015 that can scan amiibo, allowing these systems to communicate with amiibo.http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/what-is-amiibo
==History==
Several Pokémon characters have been released as part of the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U line. These figures are intended for use with the eponymous game.
In a Nintendo Direct on November 12, 2015, a card featuring Shadow Mewtwo, a bonus boss character from Pokkén Tournament, was revealed to be included in first print retail copies of the game.
In 2016, an extra-large amiibo was released.
In 2019, more Smash Pokémon amiibo were released as part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate line, including the first human character to be represented - , as the Pokémon Trainer fighter, along with his and as separate releases.
==List of Pokémon amiibo==
Pokémon 	Game origin 	Japanese release 	American release 	European release 	Australia release 	Korean release
 	Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U	December 5, 2014 	November 21, 2014 	November 28, 2014 	November 29, 2014 	September 10, 2015
 	Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U	January 23, 2015 	February 20, 2015 	January 23, 2015 	January 29, 2015 	December 3, 2015
 	Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U	April 29, 2015 	May 29, 2015 	April 20, 2015 	April 25, 2015 	December 3, 2015
 	Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U	May 28, 2015 	May 29, 2015 	May 29, 2015 	May 30, 2015 	December 17, 2015
 	Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U	May 28, 2015 	May 29, 2015 	May 29, 2015 	May 30, 2015 	December 3, 2015
 	Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U	October 29, 2015 	November 13, 2015 	October 23, 2015 	October 24, 2015 	December 3, 2015
Shadow Mewtwo 	Pokkén Tournament 	March 18, 2016Included in first print retail copies of Pokkén Tournament.	March 18, 2016 	March 18, 2016 	March 19, 2016 	
<BR>Detective Pikachu	Detective Pikachu 	March 23, 2018 	March 23, 2018 	March 23, 2018 	March 24, 2018 	
<BR> 	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 	July 19, 2019 	July 26, 2019 	July 19, 2019 	2019 	2019
<BR> 	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 	July 19, 2019 	July 26, 2019 	July 19, 2019 	2019 	2019
<BR> 	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 	September 20, 2019 	September 20, 2019	September 20, 2019	September 20, 2019	September 20, 2019
<BR> 	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 	September 20, 2019 	September 20, 2019	September 20, 2019	September 20, 2019	September 20, 2019
<BR> 	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 	November 2019 	November 2019 	November 2019 	November 2019 	November 2019
==Compatibility list==
Certain games allow amiibo to write save data to it so it can be retained even when using it with a different game or system. However, an amiibo can only hold save data for one game at a time. So far, the only Pokémon amiibo-compatible games that offer this ability are Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
===Games with specific responses to Pokémon amiibo===
Game 	First release 	Effect 	Read type	Compatible amiibo
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS	September 13, 2014	Becomes a Figure Player—matching AI-controlled character that can be powered up and fought with/against in numerous game modes. 	 	
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 	November 21, 2014 	Becomes a Figure Player—matching AI-controlled character that can be powered up and fought with/against in numerous game modes. 	 	
 	September 10, 2015	Becomes a that transforms into when he consumes a . Unlike most amiibo costumes, however, the Pokémon amiibo costumes do not feature custom sounds or music. 	 	
Pokkén Tournament 	March 18, 2016 	Allows the player to temporarily use Shadow Mewtwo as a character, as opposed to unlocking it by clearing the Chroma league. 	 	
 	April 28, 2016 	Gives a for corresponding to the scanned amiibo, up to 10 per level. Also gives Kirby to heal.
* Scanning a Pikachu amiibo gives Kirby the Copy Ability.
* Scanning a Charizard amiibo gives Kirby the Copy Ability.
* Scanning a Lucario amiibo gives Kirby the Copy Ability.
* Scanning a Jigglypuff amiibo gives Kirby the Copy Ability.
* Scanning a Greninja amiibo gives Kirby the Copy Ability.
* Scanning a Mewtwo amiibo gives Kirby the Copy Ability.
* Scanning any other Pokémon amiibo gives Kirby a random Copy Ability.	 	
 	March 23, 2018 	Unlocks all Pika Prompts in any cleared chapters. 	 	
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 	December 7, 2018 	Becomes a Figure Player—matching AI-controlled character that can be powered up and fought with/against in numerous game modes.Data from 3DS/Wii U carries over; data becomes data, with the first Pokémon defaulting to Charizard instead of .	 	
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 	December 7, 2018 	Produces a when scanned. 	 	
===Games with generic responses to Pokémon amiibo===
All interactions listed below are read-only.
Game 	First release 	Effect
 	November 11, 2014(via patch) 	Grants a present: a , a small bonus, or . Each amiibo can only grant one present per day, and this action can only be performed five times a day.
 	January 21, 2016 	Grants a present: a , a small bonus, or . Each amiibo can only grant one present per day, and this action can only be performed five times a day.
 	March 22, 2018 	Grants a present: a , a small bonus, or . Each amiibo can only grant one present per day, and this action can only be performed five times a day.
 	March 12, 2015 	Allows players to play the Scratch Bonus minigame to win additional .
 	March 19, 2015(Wii U; via patch)	Grants the player s.
 	July 13, 2018(3DS/Switch) 	Grants the player s.
 	April 16, 2015 	Gives the player a Star Hair Clip in a random color.
Word Puzzles by POWGI 	April 16, 2015 	Includes the amiibo's nickname and owner name in word searches.
 	April 23, 2015 	Unlocks a randomly selected, short, playable portion from one of 32 included or Super NES titles
 	June 25, 2015 	Unlocks a generic amiibo .
 	January 19, 2017 	Unlocks a generic amiibo .
 	October 8, 2015 	Gives the player 50 or 100 Moolah once a day. Up to 20 amiibo can be scanned daily.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Atsumete ☆ Tomodachi Daisakusen!	November 26, 2015 	Gives the player free Don Kobans.
 	January 28, 2016 	Drops a into the game.
Pokkén Tournament 	March 18, 2016 	Allow the player to obtain in-game items, such as accessories for their player avatar.After Shadow Mewtwo is permanently unlocked, the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card also serves this purpose.
 	June 23, 2016(Wii U) 	Gives the player free coins and rings.
 	July 1, 2016 	Gives the player free tickets for the minigame arcade.
Teddy Together 	July 1, 2016(via patch) 	Gives the player free coins.
 	August 19, 2016 	Unlocks a skull-themed recolor for the player's mech.
 	October 8, 2016 	Gives the player free rare materials.
 	March 3, 2017 	Gives the player a random assortment of .
 	March 10, 2017 	Allows players to recruit stronger versions of existing characters
 	April 20, 2017 	Summons a computer-controlled generic ally to fight for the player for a turn, similar to the spell .
 	July 12, 2017 	Gives the player 10 seeds.
Pokkén Tournament DX 	September 22, 2017 	Allows the player to obtain in-game items, such as accessories for their player avatar.Because Shadow Mewtwo is now unlocked at the start, the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card also serves this purpose.
 	September 28, 2017 	Gives the player free weapons, gold, or materials.
 	October 27, 2017 	Gives the player a location on the current kingdom map through .
 	October 27, 2017 	Gives the player a set amount of Coins or a Heart if scanned while holding the Right Button.
 	November 2, 2017 	Gives the player an emblem or design pattern.
 	November 11, 2017(Switch) 	Spawns a treasure chest of gear in front of the player.
 	November 28, 2017(Switch) 	Grants the player a random amount of BP Points for the Raid Mode shop or resources for use in Raid Mode games. Each amiibo can be scanned once per day.
 	November 28, 2017(Switch) 	Grants the player a random amount of BP Points for the Raid Mode shop or resources for use in Raid Mode games. Each amiibo can be scanned once per day.
 	February 16, 2018(Switch) 	Grants the player extra in-game currency, items, or materials.
 	March 3, 2018 	Gives the player some and a .
 	July 27, 2018 	draws a random sketch that can be sold for gold coins. Up to three can be scanned per day.
 	October 2, 2018 	Gives health or energy refills, or can even give 1-Ups.
 	October 5, 2018 	Grants that the player can spend on background music and other extras.
 	November 2, 2018 	Summons a group of challenging enemies for the player to face.
 	July 26, 2019 	Spawns items at the amiibo Gazebo.
 	March 25th, 2022 	Spawns a , a cherry, and two Yellow s.
 	July 29th, 2022 	Grants the player or s that spawn after closing the menu. Up to three can be scanned per day.
 	January 20, 2023 	Grants the player a random consumable item or material at the amiibo Gazebo. Up to five can be scanned every 24 hours.
 	May 12, 2023 	Gives the player a random assortment of .
==Gallery==
Pikachu amiibo box.png|European Pikachu amiibo box
Lucario amiibo box.png|European Lucario amiibo box
Charizard amiibo box.png|European Charizard amiibo box
Jigglypuff amiibo box.png|European Jigglypuff amiibo box
Greninja amiibo box.png|European Greninja amiibo box
Mewtwo amiibo box.png|European Mewtwo amiibo box
Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card back.png|Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card back
Pichu amiibo box.png|European Pichu amiibo box
Pokemon Trainer male amiibo box.png|European Pokémon Trainer amiibo box
Incineroar amiibo box.png|European Incineroar amiibo box
===NFC reader/writer===
NFC reader-writer.png|NFC reader/writer
NFC reader-writer EN boxart.png|NFC reader/writer English box
NFC reader-writer JP boxart.png|NFC reader/writer Japanese box
==Notes==
==References==
==External links==
*Nintendo amiibo website
* on Wikipedia
* on NintendoWiki
* on Super Mario Wiki
* on SmashWiki
* on Xeno Series Wiki
* on Zelda Wiki
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