Leaf

"It's time to dance! The Leaf Dance creates a gorgeous swirl of razor-edged leaves. Press A to Guard, and...huh?! You're gone!"

- Kirby's Return to Dream Land pause caption Leaf is a Copy Ability that debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Its attacks include swirling leaves, and throwing them mostly in a vortex fashion. These leaves, like Cutter blades and similar projectiles, are able to cut ropes. In addition, Leaf Kirby also receives a unique Guard, where instead of guarding like he normally would, Kirby hides in a leaf pile, which renders him immune to all attacks. With its unique Guard and the ability to attack from medium range, Leaf is a defensive ability that cautious players can use very effectively.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Leaf debuts in utter''' is an ability primarily obtained by abso, and is encountered fairly early in the game. It can be obtained from the enemies eral boome and like atta, neither of which put up much of a fight.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Leaf returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and is unchanged from its previous appearance. It is encountered much less often than in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, however.

Kirby: Planet Robobot
"Be a leaf on the wind with this sharp ability. Spin up a torrent of dancing leaves to slice and dice, or activate your guard and--Hey, where'd you go?!"

- Kirby: Planet Robobot pause caption Leaf also appears in Kirby: Planet Robobot, serving the same purpose as before.