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(Dark Matter are the main antagonists of the series, as most other antagonists (King Dedede, Dark Nebula, Dark Crafter) are either members of the species or controlled by them.)
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The '''Dark Matter''' are major antagonists in the ''Kirby'' series. They are collective-minded cycloptic intangible creatures with the ability to possess others who frequently terrorize Planet Popstar and other planets throughout the galaxy, with the goal of turning them into dark worlds.
   
 
They appear as the main antagonists of the "Dark Matter Trilogy" of ''Kirby'' games: ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', and ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. Different members and relatives of the Dark Matter species would also go on to make various appearances in later installments of the series following this.
The '''Dark Matter''' are the main antagonists in the ''Kirby'' series. They are collective-minded cyclopian creatures with the ability to possess others who frequently terrorize Planet Popstar and other planets throughout the galaxy, with the goal of turning them into dark worlds.
 
 
They appear as the primary antagonists of the "Dark Matter Trilogy" of ''Kirby'' games; ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', and ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. Different members and relatives of the Dark Matter species would also go on to make various appearances in later installments of the series following this.
 
   
 
==Notable Members==
 
==Notable Members==
 
===Dark Matter Blade===
 
===Dark Matter Blade===
 
[[File:KDL2 Dark Matter.png|thumb|left|200px|Dark Matter Blade]]
 
[[File:KDL2 Dark Matter.png|thumb|left|200px|Dark Matter Blade]]
This Dark Matter appears in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' as the main antagonist. It was named in the game ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''. In the manual it is stated that he targeted Dream Land because he grew jealous of its lifestyle and the fact that no one wanted to be his friend. He possessed King Dedede and shattered the rainbow bridges that connected the islands of Dream Land in order to take them over. After Kirby defeats the possessed Dedede, Dark Matter retreats. If Kirby has collected all of the Rainbow Drops, then they will form the Rainbow Sword and Kirby will get to fight Dark Matter. After his stamina is drained in Phase 1, the boss will reveal his true form. After being defeated, he explodes.
 
   
 
This Dark Matter appears in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' as the main antagonist. He was named in the game ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''. According to the manual, it is stated that he targeted Dream Land because he grew jealous of its lifestyle and the fact that no one wanted to be his friend. He possessed King Dedede and shattered the rainbow bridges that connected the islands of Dream Land in order to take them over. After Kirby defeats the possessed Dedede, Dark Matter retreats. If Kirby has collected all of the Rainbow Drops, then they will form the Rainbow Sword and Kirby will get to fight Dark Matter. After his stamina is drained in Phase 1, the boss will reveal his true form. After being defeated, he explodes.
If Kirby has not collected all of the Rainbow Drops and defeats Dedede, then the bad ending plays out. Dark Matter remains in the king's body while Kirby and his animal friends go on a victory march through the rain. As Kirby, Rick, and Coo leave, Kine will linger behind and stare at the sky, as if sensing that something is wrong. Dark Matter also appears at the end of the scrolling list of enemy names in the credits, presented in a cross between his swordsman form and true form, listed as "'''!?'''".
 
   
 
If Kirby has not collected all of the Rainbow Drops and defeats Dedede, the bad ending then plays out. Dark Matter remains in the king's body while Kirby and his animal friends go on a victory march through the rain. As Kirby, Rick, and Coo leave, Kine will linger behind and stare at the sky, as if sensing that something is wrong. Dark Matter also appears at the end of the scrolling list of enemy names in the credits, presented in a cross between his swordsman form and his true form, listed as "'''!?'''".
Dark Matter Blade later returns in ''Kirby Mass Attack'' years later, as the final boss of one of its sub-games called "Kirby Quest", and then in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' as a clone created by [[Star Dream]] to fight [[Meta Knight]]. He fights exclusively in his swordsman form and not its true form. This is due to Star Dream being unable to comprehend the alien nature of Dark Mind's true power, resulting in the boss never fully transforming into his eyeball form in his battle with Meta Knight. However, he does briefly assume this form just before he explodes.
 
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Dark Matter Blade later returns years later in ''Kirby Mass Attack'' as the final boss of one of its sub-games called "Kirby Quest", and then in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' as a clone created by [[Star Dream]] to fight [[Meta Knight]]. He fights exclusively in his swordsman form and not his true form. This is due to Star Dream being unable to comprehend the alien nature of Dark Matter's true power, resulting in the boss never fully transforming into his eyeball form in his battle with Meta Knight. However, he is able to reveal his eye from underneath his cloak. Upon defeat, he does briefly assume his true form just before he explodes to death.
   
 
===Zero===
 
===Zero===
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{{Main|Zero (Kirby)}}
 
{{Main|Zero (Kirby)}}
   
Zero is the core and progenitor of Dark Matter and the primary antagonist of the game ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''. He is a gigantic being of negative energy who exists within a large Dark Matter cloud known as the Hyper Zone. He launches an all out assault on Popstar in an attempt to secure the Love-Love Stick, a scepter full of positive energy and one of the few things capable of defeating Dark Matter. However, Kirby gets to the Love-Love Stick first and travels to the Hyper Zone to take down Dark Matter. After defeating a cloud of Dark Matter, Zero teleports in to fight Kirby himself. Kirby then used the Love-Love Stick to destroy Zero's outer shell, leaving only his eye. After finishing off Zero's eye, the Hyper Zone collapses and peace returns.
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Zero is the core and progenitor of Dark Matter and the primary antagonist of the game ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''. He is a gigantic being of negative energy who exists within a large Dark Matter cloud known as the Hyper Zone. He launches an all out assault on Popstar in an attempt to secure the Love-Love Stick, a scepter full of positive energy and one of the few things capable of defeating Dark Matter. However, Kirby gets to the Love-Love Stick first and travels to the Hyper Zone to take down Dark Matter. After defeating a cloud of Dark Matter, Zero teleports in to fight Kirby himself. Kirby then used the Love-Love Stick to destroy Zero's outer shell, leaving only his eye. After finishing off Zero's eye, Kirby escapes while the Hyper Zone collapses and peace returns.
   
 
===Zero Two===
 
===Zero Two===
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[[Image:02.JPG|thumb|left|250px|0<sup>2</sup> battling Kirby and Ribbon.]]
{{Main|0²}}[[Image:02.JPG|thumb|left|250px|0<sup>2</sup> battling Kirby and Ribbon.]]Zero Two is the new leader of Dark Matter and the main antagonist and final boss of ''Kirby: The Crystal Shards''. It is alluded to that Zero Two may be a revived version of the original Zero, but this is never confirmed outright. He is behind the attack on the planet Ripple Star, in order to steal the Crystal Shard, a crystal that can easily purge Dark Matter out of person, but it must be used in the hands of a good-hearted person or else its power will not work. Zero Two sent several Dark Matters to destroy the crystal so that it won't impede their plans. But a fairy named Ribbon takes the crystal to Popstar where Kirby lives. She is chased by three Dark Matters who shatter the crystal, unintentionally sending Ribbon to Popstar, where she meets Kirby. Meanwhile, a Waddle Dee, an artist named Adeleine, and [[King Dedede]] are all possessed by the three Dark Matters. Kirby easily defeats them, thus turning Adeleine, Waddle Dee, and King Dedede back to their normal selves. They all together travel other planets, recovering the pieces of the Crystal. They then go to Ripple Star, which is under control of Miracle Matter, a high-ranking Dark Matter subspecies. Kirby fights Miracle Matter and defeats him.
 
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Zero Two is the new leader of Dark Matter and the main antagonist and final boss of ''Kirby: The Crystal Shards''. It is alluded to that Zero Two may be a revived version of the original Zero, but this is never confirmed outright. He is behind the attack on the planet Ripple Star, in order to steal the Crystal Shard, a crystal that can easily purge Dark Matter out of person, but it must be used in the hands of a good-hearted person or else its power will not work. Zero Two sent several Dark Matters to destroy the crystal so that it won't impede their plans. But a fairy named Ribbon takes the crystal to Popstar where Kirby lives. She is chased by three Dark Matters who shatter the crystal, unintentionally sending Ribbon to Popstar, where she meets Kirby. Meanwhile, a Waddle Dee, an artist named Adeleine, and [[King Dedede]] are all possessed by the three Dark Matters. Kirby easily defeats them, thus turning Adeleine, Waddle Dee, and King Dedede back to their normal selves. They all together travel other planets, recovering the pieces of the Crystal. They then go to Ripple Star, which is under control of Miracle Matter, a high-ranking Dark Matter subspecies. Kirby fights Miracle Matter and defeats him.
   
 
After Miracle Matter is defeated, the Dark Matter surrounding Ripple Star seemingly vanishes and peace returns. However, if the player has collected all 74 Crystal Shards, then the Crystal will still sense some dark energy, and shoots a beam of light out at the Fairy Queen, turns out to still be under the influence of Dark Matter. After being blasted, the Dark Matter inside the Queen transforms into the Dark Star and begins its final assault.
 
After Miracle Matter is defeated, the Dark Matter surrounding Ripple Star seemingly vanishes and peace returns. However, if the player has collected all 74 Crystal Shards, then the Crystal will still sense some dark energy, and shoots a beam of light out at the Fairy Queen, turns out to still be under the influence of Dark Matter. After being blasted, the Dark Matter inside the Queen transforms into the Dark Star and begins its final assault.
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Once they reach the center of the cloud, they find Zero Two and engage him in a fierce battle. Ribbon picks up Kirby, armed with Ribbon's Shard Gun, and flies him around as they fight Zero Two in a Star Fox-like fashion. After hitting Zero Two in the eye enough times, Zero Two is stunned, allowing Kirby to attack the halo atop Zero Twos head. Once Kirby hits the halo enough times and then hits the bandage under the halo, Zero Two will flip over, which reveals his weakness, a green, spiked tail. Kirby shoots the tail with shards and destroys Zero Two, finally ending the evil entity.
 
Once they reach the center of the cloud, they find Zero Two and engage him in a fierce battle. Ribbon picks up Kirby, armed with Ribbon's Shard Gun, and flies him around as they fight Zero Two in a Star Fox-like fashion. After hitting Zero Two in the eye enough times, Zero Two is stunned, allowing Kirby to attack the halo atop Zero Twos head. Once Kirby hits the halo enough times and then hits the bandage under the halo, Zero Two will flip over, which reveals his weakness, a green, spiked tail. Kirby shoots the tail with shards and destroys Zero Two, finally ending the evil entity.
   
Although 0<sup>2</sup> was dead, other Dark Matters would live on to fight Kirby in later games.
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Although 0<sup>2</sup> was deceased, other Dark Matters would live on to fight Kirby in later games.
   
 
===Miracle Matter===
 
===Miracle Matter===
[[Image:Miracle matter.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Miracle Matter]]Miracle Matter is a special Dark Matter that can use some of the powers Kirby can conjure. Miracle Matter was assigned control of Ripple Star when Dark Matter took it over, but was later defeated by Kirby.
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[[Image:Miracle matter.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Miracle Matter]]
   
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Miracle Matter is a special Dark Matter that can use some of the powers Kirby can conjure. Miracle Matter was assigned control of Ripple Star when Dark Matter took it over, but was later defeated by Kirby.
Miracle Matter possesses several powers that Kirby uses: fire, ice, cutter, bomb, lightning, needle, and stone. All of them are really powerful and very hard to dodge. But the ability it uses is also its downside, as it can take damage by the same element it uses at the time. Attacking it with a different ability than the one it uses will not damage it.
 
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Miracle Matter possesses several powers that Kirby uses: fire, ice, cutter, bomb, lightning, needle, and stone. All of them are really powerful and very hard to dodge. But the ability he uses is also his downside, as he can take damage by the same element it uses at the time. Attacking him with a different ability than the one he uses will not damage him.
   
 
===Dark Mind===
 
===Dark Mind===
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{{Main|Dark Mind}}
 
{{Main|Dark Mind}}
   
Dark Mind is a similar being to Dark Matter and may be the mirror equivalent of it. He is a powerful force seeking to conquer the Mirror World. Meta Knight found out about his plans and traveled to the Mirror World to stop him. Unfortunately, he was defeated and sealed inside the Great Mirror by [[Dark Meta Knight]], an evil mirror world clone of Meta Knight and Dark Mind's right hand man. However, Kirby was able to save Meta Knight and defeat Dark Meta, prompting Dark Mind to confront him. Fortunately, Kirby was able defeat him with the power of Meta Knight's sword, Galaxia, thus erasing all of his influence from the Mirror World.
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Dark Mind is a similar being to Dark Matter and may be the mirror equivalent of it. He is a powerful force seeking to conquer the Mirror World. Meta Knight found out about his plans and traveled to the Mirror World to stop him. Unfortunately, he was defeated and sealed inside the Great Mirror by [[Dark Meta Knight]], an evil mirror world clone of Meta Knight and Dark Mind's right-hand man. However, Kirby was able to save Meta Knight and defeat Dark Meta, prompting Dark Mind to confront him. Fortunately, Kirby was able to defeat him with the power of Meta Knight's sword, Galaxia, thus erasing all of his influence from the Mirror World.
   
 
===Dark Nebula===
 
===Dark Nebula===
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{{Main|Dark Nebula}}
 
{{Main|Dark Nebula}}
   
Dark Nebula, also called Dark Zero, is the ruler of the Underworld and the true main antagonist of ''Kirby Squeak Squad''. Although he was never seen associating with Dark Matter, he was confirmed to be a member of their species in the 20th anniversary encyclopedia. Before the events of the game, he was sealed inside a chest, though was later released when [[Daroach]] opened the chest, expecting to find a strawberry shortcake. After being released, Dark Nebula possessed Daroach, transforming him into Dark Daroach, and flew off into the galaxy with Kirby in pursuit.
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Dark Nebula, also called Dark Zero, is the tyrannical ruler of the Underworld and the true main antagonist of ''Kirby Squeak Squad''. Although he was never seen associating with Dark Matter, he was confirmed to be a member of their species in the 20th-anniversary encyclopedia. Before the events of the game, he was sealed inside a chest, though it was later released when [[Daroach]] opened the chest, expecting to find a strawberry shortcake. After being released, Dark Nebula possessed Daroach, transforming him into Dark Daroach, and flew off into the galaxy with Kirby in pursuit.
   
 
After defeating Dark Daroach, Dark Nebula flew off in the form of a small star to continue his battle. Kirby chased him down and defeated him.
 
After defeating Dark Daroach, Dark Nebula flew off in the form of a small star to continue his battle. Kirby chased him down and defeated him.
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{{Main|Dark Crafter}}
 
{{Main|Dark Crafter}}
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Dark Matter reappears once more in the form of Dark Crafter, the true villain of ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''. In the game, he possesses [[Claycia]] and uses her powers to drain Dream Land of its color. After Kirby knocked off the shades that possessed Claycia, Dark Crafter emerged from the shades and attempted to escape, but was defeated and destroyed. This is the first time Dark Matter has been toned down and far less threatening and treated more kid friendly in this game.
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Dark Matter reappears once more in the form of Dark Crafter, the true villain of ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''. In the game, he possesses [[Claycia]] and uses her powers to drain Dream Land of its color. After Kirby knocked off the shades that possessed Claycia, Dark Crafter emerged from the shades and attempted to escape, but was defeated and destroyed. This is the first time Dark Matter has been toned down and far less threatening and treated more kid-friendly in this game.
   
 
===Void Termina===
 
===Void Termina===
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==Other Media==
 
==Other Media==
 
===''Super Smash Bros''===
 
===''Super Smash Bros''===
Under the name "Dark Matter", Dark Matter Blade appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Legendary Primary Attack-type Spirit. Its Spirit Battle is a Stamina battle against King Dedede, followed by Meta Knight. Both have increased power to their weapons and have a random chance to deal a critical hit. The Nightmare Assist Trophy can also appear frequently.
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Under the name "Dark Matter", Dark Matter Blade appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a legendary class primary attack-type spirit. His spirit battle is a Stamina battle against King Dedede, followed by Meta Knight. Both have increased power to their weapons and have a random chance to deal a critical hit. [[Lord Nightmare]] can also be summoned frequently.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
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Whatsthedarkmatter.png|Dark Matter's true form in ''Kirby Quest''.
 
Whatsthedarkmatter.png|Dark Matter's true form in ''Kirby Quest''.
 
KDL2 Dark Matter 2.png|Dark Matter in ''Kirby's Dreamland 2''.
 
KDL2 Dark Matter 2.png|Dark Matter in ''Kirby's Dreamland 2''.
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Samll nebula.JPG|Dark Nebula's small star form.
 
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Dark Crafter Figurine.jpg|Dark Crafter
 
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Although most Dark Matters act hostile towards Kirby, one Dark Matter, named [[w:c:kirby:Gooey|Gooey]], is actually a close friend of Kirby's.
 
*Although most Dark Matters act hostile towards Kirby, one Dark Matter, named [[w:c:kirby:Gooey|Gooey]], is actually a close friend of Kirby's.
*Magic is only used by two members of the Dark Matter group, Zero and Dark Nebula.
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*Magic is only used by two members of the Dark Matter group: Zero and Dark Nebula.
 
*All Dark Matter creatures can teleport, but use it when needed.
 
*All Dark Matter creatures can teleport, but use it when needed.
 
*Most of their weaknesses have to do with their eye.
 
*Most of their weaknesses have to do with their eye.
 
*A sole Dark Matter appears in ''Kirby Mass Attack'' as the final boss of the ''Kirby Quest'' sub-game.
 
*A sole Dark Matter appears in ''Kirby Mass Attack'' as the final boss of the ''Kirby Quest'' sub-game.
*Miracle Matter is the only Dark Matter creature to have more than three eyes; he has over ten.
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*Miracle Matter is the only Dark Matter creature to have more than three eyes; he has over ten on his body.
 
*Miracle Matter is similar in appearance to Zero, sporting a completely white color scheme along with red eyes.
 
*Miracle Matter is similar in appearance to Zero, sporting a completely white color scheme along with red eyes.
 
*Whenever Miracle Matter is damaged, he loses an eye.
 
*Whenever Miracle Matter is damaged, he loses an eye.
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*Some people believe that <span class="mw-headline" id="Void_Termina">Void Termina is the true </span>progenitor of The dark matter species and not Zero
*The Dark Matter clone unleashed by Star Dream wields a sword that closely resembles the Rainbow Sword (the weapon Kirby originally used to defeat the first incarnation of the villain), albeit shrouded in shadowy wisps. It is unknown if this is merely a copy created by the clone itself or if Dark Matter is indeed powerful enough to corrupt the true sword for its own uses.
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*The Dark Matter clone unleashed by Star Dream wields a sword that closely resembles the Rainbow Sword (the weapon Kirby originally used to defeat the first incarnation of the villain), albeit shrouded in shadowy wisps. It is unknown if this is merely a copy created by the clone himself or if Dark Matter is indeed powerful enough to corrupt the true sword for his own uses.
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*The ''Super Mario Galaxy'' franchise features obstacles that have the same name, resembling a black void. Unlike their ''Kirby'' counterparts, these Dark Matter do not move, although they can burn holes through the solid ground above them that Mario and Luigi can fall through. Their only attack is to devour characters who touch them, causing instant death.
   
 
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The Dark Matter are major antagonists in the Kirby series. They are collective-minded cycloptic intangible creatures with the ability to possess others who frequently terrorize Planet Popstar and other planets throughout the galaxy, with the goal of turning them into dark worlds.

They appear as the main antagonists of the "Dark Matter Trilogy" of Kirby games: Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Dream Land 3, and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Different members and relatives of the Dark Matter species would also go on to make various appearances in later installments of the series following this.

Notable Members

Dark Matter Blade

KDL2 Dark Matter

Dark Matter Blade

This Dark Matter appears in Kirby's Dream Land 2 as the main antagonist. He was named in the game Kirby: Planet Robobot. According to the manual, it is stated that he targeted Dream Land because he grew jealous of its lifestyle and the fact that no one wanted to be his friend. He possessed King Dedede and shattered the rainbow bridges that connected the islands of Dream Land in order to take them over. After Kirby defeats the possessed Dedede, Dark Matter retreats. If Kirby has collected all of the Rainbow Drops, then they will form the Rainbow Sword and Kirby will get to fight Dark Matter. After his stamina is drained in Phase 1, the boss will reveal his true form. After being defeated, he explodes.

If Kirby has not collected all of the Rainbow Drops and defeats Dedede, the bad ending then plays out. Dark Matter remains in the king's body while Kirby and his animal friends go on a victory march through the rain. As Kirby, Rick, and Coo leave, Kine will linger behind and stare at the sky, as if sensing that something is wrong. Dark Matter also appears at the end of the scrolling list of enemy names in the credits, presented in a cross between his swordsman form and his true form, listed as "!?".

Dark Matter Blade later returns years later in Kirby Mass Attack as the final boss of one of its sub-games called "Kirby Quest", and then in Kirby: Planet Robobot as a clone created by Star Dream to fight Meta Knight. He fights exclusively in his swordsman form and not his true form. This is due to Star Dream being unable to comprehend the alien nature of Dark Matter's true power, resulting in the boss never fully transforming into his eyeball form in his battle with Meta Knight. However, he is able to reveal his eye from underneath his cloak. Upon defeat, he does briefly assume his true form just before he explodes to death.

Zero

File:Dark Matter.png

Zero with small Dark Matters around him.

Main article: Zero (Kirby)

Zero is the core and progenitor of Dark Matter and the primary antagonist of the game Kirby's Dream Land 3. He is a gigantic being of negative energy who exists within a large Dark Matter cloud known as the Hyper Zone. He launches an all out assault on Popstar in an attempt to secure the Love-Love Stick, a scepter full of positive energy and one of the few things capable of defeating Dark Matter. However, Kirby gets to the Love-Love Stick first and travels to the Hyper Zone to take down Dark Matter. After defeating a cloud of Dark Matter, Zero teleports in to fight Kirby himself. Kirby then used the Love-Love Stick to destroy Zero's outer shell, leaving only his eye. After finishing off Zero's eye, Kirby escapes while the Hyper Zone collapses and peace returns.

Zero Two

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02 battling Kirby and Ribbon.

Zero Two is the new leader of Dark Matter and the main antagonist and final boss of Kirby: The Crystal Shards. It is alluded to that Zero Two may be a revived version of the original Zero, but this is never confirmed outright. He is behind the attack on the planet Ripple Star, in order to steal the Crystal Shard, a crystal that can easily purge Dark Matter out of person, but it must be used in the hands of a good-hearted person or else its power will not work. Zero Two sent several Dark Matters to destroy the crystal so that it won't impede their plans. But a fairy named Ribbon takes the crystal to Popstar where Kirby lives. She is chased by three Dark Matters who shatter the crystal, unintentionally sending Ribbon to Popstar, where she meets Kirby. Meanwhile, a Waddle Dee, an artist named Adeleine, and King Dedede are all possessed by the three Dark Matters. Kirby easily defeats them, thus turning Adeleine, Waddle Dee, and King Dedede back to their normal selves. They all together travel other planets, recovering the pieces of the Crystal. They then go to Ripple Star, which is under control of Miracle Matter, a high-ranking Dark Matter subspecies. Kirby fights Miracle Matter and defeats him.

After Miracle Matter is defeated, the Dark Matter surrounding Ripple Star seemingly vanishes and peace returns. However, if the player has collected all 74 Crystal Shards, then the Crystal will still sense some dark energy, and shoots a beam of light out at the Fairy Queen, turns out to still be under the influence of Dark Matter. After being blasted, the Dark Matter inside the Queen transforms into the Dark Star and begins its final assault.

Kirby, Ribbon, King Dedede, Adeleine, and Waddle Dee travel to the core of the planet to defeat Dark Matter once and for all.

Once they reach the center of the cloud, they find Zero Two and engage him in a fierce battle. Ribbon picks up Kirby, armed with Ribbon's Shard Gun, and flies him around as they fight Zero Two in a Star Fox-like fashion. After hitting Zero Two in the eye enough times, Zero Two is stunned, allowing Kirby to attack the halo atop Zero Twos head. Once Kirby hits the halo enough times and then hits the bandage under the halo, Zero Two will flip over, which reveals his weakness, a green, spiked tail. Kirby shoots the tail with shards and destroys Zero Two, finally ending the evil entity.

Although 02 was deceased, other Dark Matters would live on to fight Kirby in later games.

Miracle Matter

Miracle matter

Miracle Matter

Miracle Matter is a special Dark Matter that can use some of the powers Kirby can conjure. Miracle Matter was assigned control of Ripple Star when Dark Matter took it over, but was later defeated by Kirby.

Miracle Matter possesses several powers that Kirby uses: fire, ice, cutter, bomb, lightning, needle, and stone. All of them are really powerful and very hard to dodge. But the ability he uses is also his downside, as he can take damage by the same element it uses at the time. Attacking him with a different ability than the one he uses will not damage him.

Dark Mind

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Dark Mind

Main article: Dark Mind

Dark Mind is a similar being to Dark Matter and may be the mirror equivalent of it. He is a powerful force seeking to conquer the Mirror World. Meta Knight found out about his plans and traveled to the Mirror World to stop him. Unfortunately, he was defeated and sealed inside the Great Mirror by Dark Meta Knight, an evil mirror world clone of Meta Knight and Dark Mind's right-hand man. However, Kirby was able to save Meta Knight and defeat Dark Meta, prompting Dark Mind to confront him. Fortunately, Kirby was able to defeat him with the power of Meta Knight's sword, Galaxia, thus erasing all of his influence from the Mirror World.

Dark Nebula

Dark Nebula

Dark Nebula

Main article: Dark Nebula

Dark Nebula, also called Dark Zero, is the tyrannical ruler of the Underworld and the true main antagonist of Kirby Squeak Squad. Although he was never seen associating with Dark Matter, he was confirmed to be a member of their species in the 20th-anniversary encyclopedia. Before the events of the game, he was sealed inside a chest, though it was later released when Daroach opened the chest, expecting to find a strawberry shortcake. After being released, Dark Nebula possessed Daroach, transforming him into Dark Daroach, and flew off into the galaxy with Kirby in pursuit.

After defeating Dark Daroach, Dark Nebula flew off in the form of a small star to continue his battle. Kirby chased him down and defeated him.

Dark Crafter

Dark Crafter Figurine

Dark Crafter

Main article: Dark Crafter

Dark Matter reappears once more in the form of Dark Crafter, the true villain of Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. In the game, he possesses Claycia and uses her powers to drain Dream Land of its color. After Kirby knocked off the shades that possessed Claycia, Dark Crafter emerged from the shades and attempted to escape, but was defeated and destroyed. This is the first time Dark Matter has been toned down and far less threatening and treated more kid-friendly in this game.

Void Termina

Void Termina Dark Matter

Void Termina

Main article: Void Termina

Void Termina is the main antagonist and final boss of Kirby Star Allies. He is a form of Dark Matter that was sealed off by a group of four legendary heroes for his destructive capabilities. That is, until the Jambastion Cult lead by Hyness obtained the Jamba Heart restraining the dark lord and performed rituals to free him from the Divine Terminus, though Kirby and his allies fought victoriously against the dark lord and defeated him.

At one point during his fight with Kirby, Void Termina's core assumes a form resembling the puffball, possibly suggesting a link between Dark Matter and Kirby's species.

The pause descriptions state how Void Termina had been reincarnated throughout the aeons he laid sealed; though not confirmed, this may imply Void Termina is the original source of Dark Matter, even older than Zero.

Possessions

King Dedede

In what is seen as one of the darker points of the series, a possessed King Dedede fights Kirby in both Kirby's Dream Land 2 and Kirby's Dream Land 3, possessing many surreal abilities such as his stomach opening up to create a mouth, spitting out balls of Dark Matter, and floating without having to puff up. Defeating King Dedede once all seven Rainbow Drops (KDL2)/30 Heart Stars (KDL3) have been found reveals Dark Matter as the true final boss of the game, and the source of Dedede's powers.

In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, King Dedede is fought very early on in the game, and is possessed by Dark Matter once again. His attacks are similar to the ones from previous games; using his hammer and spitting out Dark Matter orbs.

Waddle Dee

In Kirby 64, Dark Matter possesses a Waddle Dee who ends up being Kirby's friend. Waddle Dee's strength doubles during the fight, as well his physical features of having two eyes changed to one big single eye like that of a Waddle Doo. Dark Matter leaves the body after the battle and Kirby is reunited with his Waddle Dee friend.

Whispy Woods

In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Whispy Woods gets possessed by Dark Matter and is the boss of Grass Land. He has the same regular attacks and moves, though after damaging him halfway he pulls his roots out and chases after Kirby.

Daroach

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Daroach was possessed by Dark Nebula, transforming him into Dark Daroach.

Claycia

In Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Claycia is possessed by Dark Crafter with black sunglasses and attempts to steal all of the color from Dream Land. Kirby, Waddle Dee, and Elline manage to defeat Claycia and remove the sunglasses, returning her to her senses. As Dark Crafter runs off to steal the colors himself, Claycia and Elline make a rocket painting which transforms Kirby to chase after and defeat Dark Crafter.

Powers and Abilities

Darks Matters are very powerful creatures; their most notable ability is to possess living creatures and acquire their abilities and powers. Dark Matters can generate lightning from their eye, and fly at will. Finally they can also change their appearance to become humanoid and generate energy projectiles.

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Super Smash Bros

Under the name "Dark Matter", Dark Matter Blade appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a legendary class primary attack-type spirit. His spirit battle is a Stamina battle against King Dedede, followed by Meta Knight. Both have increased power to their weapons and have a random chance to deal a critical hit. Lord Nightmare can also be summoned frequently.

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Trivia

  • Although most Dark Matters act hostile towards Kirby, one Dark Matter, named Gooey, is actually a close friend of Kirby's.
  • Magic is only used by two members of the Dark Matter group: Zero and Dark Nebula.
  • All Dark Matter creatures can teleport, but use it when needed.
  • Most of their weaknesses have to do with their eye.
  • A sole Dark Matter appears in Kirby Mass Attack as the final boss of the Kirby Quest sub-game.
  • Miracle Matter is the only Dark Matter creature to have more than three eyes; he has over ten on his body.
  • Miracle Matter is similar in appearance to Zero, sporting a completely white color scheme along with red eyes.
  • Whenever Miracle Matter is damaged, he loses an eye.
  • Some people believe that Void Termina is the true progenitor of The dark matter species and not Zero
  • The Dark Matter clone unleashed by Star Dream wields a sword that closely resembles the Rainbow Sword (the weapon Kirby originally used to defeat the first incarnation of the villain), albeit shrouded in shadowy wisps. It is unknown if this is merely a copy created by the clone himself or if Dark Matter is indeed powerful enough to corrupt the true sword for his own uses.
  • The Super Mario Galaxy franchise features obstacles that have the same name, resembling a black void. Unlike their Kirby counterparts, these Dark Matter do not move, although they can burn holes through the solid ground above them that Mario and Luigi can fall through. Their only attack is to devour characters who touch them, causing instant death.

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