Kirby isn't the greatest in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate despite being the most powerful being in all of video game, anime, and comic book lore. He isn't even mid-tier, really. But nobody can deny that Kirby is adorable, especially when he's wearing a copy ability hat. But which copy ability hat is superior and which could use a better design? We have the answers. 

 

PS: None are F-tier. Kirby is too adorable to be completely ugly, of course. 

S-Tier

Piranha Plant Kirby

This is the ultimate Kirby. The best Kirby. You may not like it, but this is what peak copy ability hats look like. Kirby is so radiant and lovely in this form. Imagine bending down to smell a flower and you see this. Your day would be made - your LIFE would be complete. 

 

If you don't like this design, you should be carefully monitored. Along with arson and killing animals, this is one sign to look for in a serial killer: Not liking Piranha Plant Kirby. 

 

This is one thing all Gen Z and Millennials can agree on: Piranha Plant Kirby is based, no cap. He hits different. And he also gets rid of student debt and eliminates inflation. Hell, even boomers like Piranha Plant Kirby. He eats at Olive Garden so that Millennials won't put it out of business. But he also hates chain restaurants because he cares so much about sustainability and hates capitalism. Piranha Plant Kirby can do both and be both and BE EVERYTHING because he is pure. He is just. He is the best. 

 

A-Tier

Donkey Kong Kirby

I used to not like this design but it has grown on me a bit. Kirby honestly looks like he's heading to vacation somewhere cold and just wants some warm, fuzzy pajamas. Pretty cute. 

Captain Falcon Kirby

Kirby looks awesome here. Very intense. 

Mr. Game & Watch Kirby

I honestly like this look for Kirby. If we can't get brown Kirby, we can at least have 2D vintage movie theater-style Kirby. 

Ice Climbers Kirby

This is plain old wholesome. Here is Ice Climbers Kirby in Kirby Air Ride (the best game ever) created by Pearstrike. For no reason except that I want you to see it. 

Wario Kirby

I like this. He sort of looks like a pilot from the early 1900s. This is a steampunk Kirby I'd like to bring along with me to a Renaissance Fair. 

Minecraft Kirby

Square Kirby. Yes. 

 

B-Tier

Ness Kirby

Kirby pulls off this hat very well but it's not the most innovative design. 

Diddy Kong Kirby

Looks like if Ness Kirby grew up and became a total jackass. 

Corin Kirby

You can't see enough Kirby but this looks so cool on him, like the final stage of an ability in Forgotten Land. This makes Kirby look like he's ready to fight Fecto Forgo and win without taking any damage. 

Samus Kirby

The helmet looks badass but you can't even see Kirby. I want to see Kirby. 

Dark Samus Kirby

I SAID I WANT TO SEE KIRBY!

Meta Knight Kirby

The mask is too small for him. I don't like it. 

Mario Kirby

I mean, he looks better than Mario in his signature hat. But it's a pretty basic design that didn't take a lot of effort to come up with. 

Luigi Kirby

Same sentiment but in green. 

Link Kirby

Kirby with hat. 

Toon Link Kirby

Kirby with hat but cartoonish. 

Young Link Kirby

Kirby with hat but younger. 

Bowser Kirby

They should have given him some leather spiky bracelets. That would have been so amazing. But his is pretty cute. 

Mewtwo Kirby

It's not the most detailed or interesting but honestly, it's a cute look for Kirby. It gives him a futuristic, space-like design that matches his mysterious past. 

 

C-Tier

Wolf Kirby

Not the most interesting thing to look at but Kirby with an eyepatch? Badass. 

Yoshi Kirby

Yoshi is my favorite. He is my main. But it honestly just looks like Kirby skinned Yoshi and is wearing his head. It's a little disturbing and a little boring, which is such a weird and confusing combo. 

Greninja Kirby

This is pretty sweet. It's still just a cap but it really has a pretty dynamic shape to it that looks awesome. 

Rosalina & Luma Kirby

It's just a silver crown. But seeing Kirby with Luma is amazing. This is top-tier content. 

Peach Kirby

This is very dull but I am relieved they didn't include hair in it. Kirby with hair is revolting to me. 

Daisy Kirby

Same thing. 

Sheik Kirby

Mummy Kirby. 

Ivysaur Kirby

Sorta cute, like some interesting plant Kirby from another planet. 

Squirtle Kirby

Huh? 

King Dedede Kirby

Simple but quite cute. There is a reason they sell plushes of Kirby with King Dedede's hat and hammer in Japan. 

Megaman Kirby

This is not the best. But I feel like this is something people can enjoy. Kirby looks intense but still friendly, sort of like he is IRL. Well, in his games. Which I apparently count as real life. 

Ridley Kirby

Kirby looks like some badass ancient gang leader who is wearing the trophy of some otherworldly demon to ward off enemies. 

King K. Rool

Same but with a crown. 

 

D-Tier

Sonic Kirby

Kirby has scalped Sonic and I like that. But I also think this looks pretty boring, unfortunately. 

Pikman Kirby

Kirby with a nose? A BIG nose? Pass. 

Charizard Kirby

A bit dull. 

Lucario Kirby

A bit dull but also a furry cosplay. 

R.O.B. Kirby

There was so much to work with. There was so much potential. So. Many. Possibilities. And you just plop this on his eyes? Do you just want us to be angry? 

Lucina Kirby

WHAT IS HAPPENING I'M CONFUSED!

Fox Kirby

BOOO! BORING!

Pikachu Kirby

BOOO! BORING!

Pichu Kirby

Same but different generation. 

Jigglypuff Kirby

Elvis Kirby. 

Bowser Jr. Kirby

Zzzz...

Dr. Mario Kirby

Lame. Kirby most likely can perform any surgery on earth. I'd let him do open heart surgery on me - even though he has no fingers. But let's be real, this is dull. 

Ganondorf Kirby

Kirby with bushy eyebrows. I don't like it!

Falco Kirby

This will haunt my dreams. 

Pit Kirby

You can barely even see that anything has changed. 

Dark Pit Kirby

Same thing but darker. 

Snake Kirby

I don't like Kirby with a beard. It's frightening. He is a baby. 

Banjo & Kazooie

This doesn't even make sense to me. I just hate it. 

Incineroar Kirby

Growls angrily No! 

Mii Kirby

Whomst? 

Pac-Man Kirby

This is honestly horrific to see. 

Duck Hunt Kirby

Honestly, this is interchangeable with Pac-Man. I don't know which is uglier. 

Shulk Kirby

It's just Kirby. Normally I wouldn't complain but...

Also, I changed my mind: 

 

F-Tier

Kazuya Kirby

I haaate when Kirby has hair but those wings are cute though. 

Young Link Kirby

I swear I see some blonde hair under that hat. 

Terry Kirby

AND NOW I SEE MORE! 

Pyra & Mythra Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Min Min Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Cloud Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Joker Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Palutena Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Hero Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Sephiroth

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Ike Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Bayonetta Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Chrom Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Marth Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Sora Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Byleth Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Roy Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Ryu Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Ken Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Zelda Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Lucas Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Robin Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Simon Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Richter Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Wii Fit Trainer Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Little Mac Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Villager Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Inkling Kirby

I HATE KIRBY WITH HAIR!

Zero Suit Samus Kirby

Something about Kirby being bald with a high ponytail is putrid beyond anything I could have ever imagined. It's disgusting - more disgusting than anything else I've seen online and I've seen a lot. This creates an entirely new meaning to Pain Olympics that I never want to experience again. My eyes can't take it anymore. 

Isabelle Kirby

I... I just went over this.