Kirby Air Riders
Released 2025
Kirby Air Riders is the long-awaited sequel to Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube. Pick your rider, pick your machine, and mount up for competition! Take on your rivals in frantic arena battles or fast-paced races on the ground and in the air. Use the Boost Charge button to brake and control your turns as your machine automatically fights for top speed. Fill your Boost Charge Gauge as you drift around the bend and release it to trigger an explosive dash!
Kirby Air Riders amiibo unlocks on Switch 2. The game accepts 14 compatible amiibos (14 figures), each tied to a specific in-game reward when scanned on the system's NFC reader.
Compatible amiibos in Kirby Air Riders come from 3 lineups. The biggest contributors are Kirby Air Riders (7), Kirby (4), and Super Smash Bros (3).
The most recent 3 additions to the Kirby Air Riders compatibility list are Meta Knight & Shadow Star, Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star, and Kirby & Warp Star, dated March 2026. Effect descriptions are on file for 14 of the 14 pairings; tap into any amiibo card below to see what it actually does.
Compatibility
14 amiibos compatible with Kirby Air Riders
As Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star (Kirby Air Riders series)
1 amiibo
Race and train up a computer-controlled Figure Player of Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star. Change main menu cursor doll to match amiibo.
As Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star (Kirby Air Riders series)
1 amiibo
Race and train up a computer-controlled Figure Player of Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star. Change main menu cursor doll to match amiibo.
As King Dedede & Tank Star (Kirby Air Riders series)
1 amiibo
Race and train up a computer-controlled Figure Player of King Dedede & Tank Star. Change main menu cursor doll to match amiibo.
As Kirby & Warp Star (Kirby Air Riders series)
1 amiibo
Race and train up a computer-controlled Figure Player of Kirby & Warp Star. Change main menu cursor doll to match amiibo.
As Meta Knight & Shadow Star (Kirby Air Riders series)
1 amiibo
Race and train up a computer-controlled Figure Player of Meta Knight & Shadow Star. Change main menu cursor doll to match amiibo.
As Noir Dedede & Hydra (Kirby Air Riders series)
1 amiibo
Race and train up a computer-controlled Figure Player of Noir Dedede & Hydra. Change main menu cursor doll to match amiibo.
As Sword Kirby & Dragoon (Kirby Air Riders series)
1 amiibo
Race and train up a computer-controlled Figure Player of Sword Kirby & Dragoon. Change main menu cursor doll to match amiibo.
Frequently asked
- How many amiibos work with Kirby Air Riders?
- 14 amiibos are compatible with Kirby Air Riders on Switch 2, including 14 figures and 0 cards.
- When was Kirby Air Riders released?
- Kirby Air Riders released in 2025 on Switch 2.
- What do amiibos unlock in Kirby Air Riders?
- Tapping a compatible amiibo on the system's NFC reader during Kirby Air Riders triggers an in-game reward, which varies by amiibo. Rewards can include loot drops, costumes, character summons, or training companions, depending on the amiibo and the game mode.
- Which amiibo lineups work with Kirby Air Riders?
- Compatibility spans 3 lineups. The most-supported are Kirby Air Riders (7 amiibos), Kirby (4 amiibos), and Super Smash Bros (3 amiibos).
- What's the newest amiibo for Kirby Air Riders?
- Meta Knight & Shadow Star, Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star, and Kirby & Warp Star, added in March 2026.