Splatoon
Released 2015
Splatoon is primarily a team-based third-person shooter which is playable by up to eight players in 4-vs-4 matches, although the game also features a single-player campaign. Players control characters called Inklings, wich can change between human form and squid form. Transforming into a squid allows players to swim through ink of their own color, even up walls and through grates, hiding from the enemy and replenishing their ink supply in the process.
Splatoon amiibo unlocks on Wii U. The game accepts 15 compatible amiibos (15 figures), each tied to a specific in-game reward when scanned on the system's NFC reader.
Compatible amiibos in Splatoon come from 2 lineups. The biggest contributors are Splatoon (14) and Super Smash Bros (1).
The most recent 3 additions to the Splatoon compatibility list are Callie (Alterna), Marie (Alterna), and Inkling (Yellow), dated September 2024. Effect descriptions are on file for 15 of the 15 pairings; tap into any amiibo card below to see what it actually does.
Compatibility
15 amiibos compatible with Splatoon
As Inkling Boy (Purple) (Splatoon series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo unlocks access to challenge mode stages. Beat them to unlock exclusive gear and mini-games.
As Inkling Girl (Lime Green) (Splatoon series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo unlocks access to challenge mode stages. Beat them to unlock exclusive gear and mini-games.
As Inkling Squid (Orange) (Splatoon series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo unlocks access to challenge mode stages. Beat them to unlock exclusive gear and mini-games.
As Inkling Boy
2 amiibos
Amiibo unlocks access to challenge mode stages. Beat them to unlock exclusive gear and mini-games.
As Inkling Girl
4 amiibos
Amiibo unlocks access to challenge mode stages. Beat them to unlock exclusive gear and mini-games.
As Inkling Squid
2 amiibos
Amiibo unlocks access to challenge mode stages. Beat them to unlock exclusive gear and mini-games.
Frequently asked
- How many amiibos work with Splatoon?
- 15 amiibos are compatible with Splatoon on Wii U, including 15 figures and 0 cards.
- When was Splatoon released?
- Splatoon released in 2015 on Wii U.
- What do amiibos unlock in Splatoon?
- Tapping a compatible amiibo on the system's NFC reader during Splatoon 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 Splatoon?
- Compatibility spans 2 lineups. The most-supported are Splatoon (14 amiibos) and Super Smash Bros (1 amiibos).
- What's the newest amiibo for Splatoon?
- Callie (Alterna), Marie (Alterna), and Inkling (Yellow), added in September 2024.