History Toys / Amiibo

* ''Website/{{NicoNico|Douga}}'' (Japan only): In the 3DS app, scanning Callie or Marie will unlock a Squid Sisters concert video, with each version being slightly different to focus on its specific character. The amiibo can also change the colors of the concert video's comments.

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[[caption-width-right:350:*Bolop* AMIIBO!]]

''amiibo'' (there's [[AllLowercaseLetters no capitalization]]) are NFC figurines and collectibles by Creator/{{Nintendo}} in the vein of ''VideoGame/{{Skylanders}}'', ''VideoGame/DisneyInfinity'', and ''VideoGame/LEGODimensions''. Unlike other microchip embedded figures, there's no external reader required (except for original model Platform/Nintendo3DS) and the figures work across multiple games -- some unlock small bonuses, while others unlock new modes and capabilities. The line launched in 2014.

[-Releases are sorted by North American release date; or closest equivalent if not released in America.-]

* '''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros''': The flagship line, featuring characters across most of Nintendo's major franchises and a handful of third parties.
** ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU for 3DS/Wii U]]'': 58 characters plus five variants,[[note]]NES R.O.B. (exclusive to North America and Europe), gold Mega Man (albeit marketed as a ''Mega Man Legacy Collection'' figure rather than one for ''Super Smash Bros.''), female Corrin, and alternate costumes for Cloud and Bayonetta[[/note]] representing the entire playable roster, including Miis and DLC characters.

** Wave 1: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser, plus Mario also has limited-edition Gold and Silver variants.[[note]]Silver Mario is exclusive to North America and Europe.[[/note]] Released with ''VideoGame/MarioParty10''.

** ''[[VideoGame/AnimalCrossingNewLeaf New Leaf]]: Welcome amiibo'': 50 "RV" cards, plus another set of six promo cards themed on Creator/{{Sanrio}} characters (though the Sanrio cards were [[NoExportForYou not released in the United States]] initially, and their release was tied into ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossingNewHorizons'' instead).

** ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterStories'' (Japan only): The line includes figures for two versions of One-Eyed Rathalos and Rider (male and female Riders), Rathian and Cheval, Barioth and Avinia, Qurupeco and Dan, and Navirou.

* '''VideoGame/{{BoxBoy}}!''' (Japan only[[note]]also a limited-time release in Australia and New Zealand[[/note]]): The trilogy collection includes a figure of Qbby.

* '''VideoGame/{{Skylanders}}''': Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser, which can switch between Skylander and amiibo modes, were released for ''Skylanders: [=SuperChargers=]''. As with other ''[=SuperChargers=]'' characters, they also get their own (non-amiibo) vehicle toys; and all four toys are also available in black-and-silver "Dark" versions offered exclusively through the [[invoked]]LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition bundles.

* '''Ride/SuperNintendoWorld''': The Power-Up Band accessories function as amiibo, though they only work with the Switch and not Wii U or 3DS. They come in Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, and Yoshi varieties.

[[caption-width-right:350:[[*Bolop* AMIIBO!]]]]

''amiibo'' (there's [[AllLowercaseLetters no capitalization]]) are NFC figurines and collectibles by Creator/{{Nintendo}} in the vein of ''VideoGame/{{Skylanders}}'', ''VideoGame/DisneyInfinity'', and ''VideoGame/LEGODimensions''. Unlike other microchip embedded figures, there's no external reader required (except for original model UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS) and the figures work across multiple games -- some unlock small bonuses, while others unlock new modes and capabilities. The line launched in 2014.

* ItsBeenDone: The idea of NFC figures and cards providing bonuses for console gaming isn't new, Creator/{{Mattel}} tried it with the ''UsefulNotes/HyperScan'' in 2006. Unfortunately, it didn't go too well for them not because of the gimmick, but because the Hyper Scan was ''poorly designed'' in the first place.
* MarketBasedTitle: A variant using product colors instead of the title. The figure of [[VideoGame/RoboticOperatingBuddy R.O.B.]] was released in different colors for different regions based on how the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem Famicom and NES]], and therefore R.O.B. himself, were colored differently - Japan gets Famicom white and red while America gets NES grey. However, the Famicom R.O.B. amiibo were eventually released in all regions.

** ''amiibo Tap'' and ''Mini-Mario and Friends'' are little more than a way for amiibo to advertise [=eShop=] games (the UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole for the former, ''VideoGame/MarioVsDonkeyKong'' for the latter) and vice-versa.

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* ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossingNewLeaf: Welcome amiibo'': Supports the ''Animal Crossing'',[[note]]excluding the later ''New Horizons'' cards[[/note]] ''Splatoon 1'', ''Legend of Zelda'', and ''Monster Hunter Stories (1)'' series, plus Villager, Sheik, and Ganondorf from ''Smash''. Scanning any figure or RV card will result in its character (or in the case of non-''AC'' amiibo, a character inspired by their home game) visiting your town in their RV, where you can get themed items and possibly have them move in permanently. ''Animal Crossing'' cards from the four pre-existing card sets will not have an RV, but will still give items and (in the case of regular villagers) can be asked to move in. The ''Animal Crossing: Puzzle League'' and ''Desert Island Escape'' minigames are also compatible with amiibo. In ''Puzzle League'', figures can be scanned to provide special abilities during the game, while ''Desert Island Escape'' allows any figure or card to be scanned to make its character playable in the game without needing Play Coins.

* '''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''': In addition to the list below, Sheik and Ganondorf from ''Smash Bros.'' are usually also counted as ''Zelda'' characters.

* ''VideoGame/MarioKart8 Deluxe'': Ten ''Mario'' characters, [[note]]Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, DK, Rosalina, Bowser, Wario, and Toad, with Daisy added in a 2023 update[[/note]] eight other characters, [[note]]Link, Samus, Captain Falcon, Kirby, Fox, Sonic, Mega Man, and Pac-Man[[/note]] and three full lines [[note]]''Splatoon'', ''Animal Crossing'', and ''Pikmin''[[/note]] unlock character-based costumes for Miis.

* ''VideoGame/MarioKart8 Deluxe'': Nine ''Mario'' characters, [[note]]Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, DK, Rosalina, Bowser, Wario, and Toad [[/note]] eight other characters, [[note]]Link, Samus, Captain Falcon, Kirby, Fox, Sonic, Mega Man, and Pac-Man[[/note]] and three full lines [[note]]''Splatoon'', ''Animal Crossing'', and ''Pikmin''[[/note]] unlock character-based costumes for Miis.

** In addition to working at the park, Power-Up Bands from Ride/SuperNintendoWorld double as an amiibo when scanned on a Switch.

** 24 ''Zelda'' characters[[note]]All figures to date, except the three ''Smash'' Links and Wolf Link are counted as duplicates of similar Link figures[[/note]] will, among their treasure possibilities, give exclusive paraglider designs based on the character. In addition, most also feature special gear in their chests[[note]]the various Links (excluding ''Breath of the Wild'' and ''Tears of the Kingdom'') have costume sets and swords (seven sets total), Sheik and the four Champions each have a mask, and ''Smash'' Zelda, Ganondorf, and Toon Zelda each have a piece of equipment.[[/note]] (with ''Link's Awakening'' gear being a new addition) and the various ''Twilight Princess''-based Link figures[[note]]including ''Smash'' Link and now Wolf Link[[/note]] summon Epona as they did in ''Breath of the Wild''. But unlike in ''Breath'', the gear can now also be found hidden in the game without amiibo. (Wolf Link and Rider Link's horse gear, however, do not carry over; with the latter being unlockable in-game instead.)

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'': All amiibo summon a treasure chest and drop random amounts of materials such as barrels, meat, fish, and plants; and are limited to one scan per figure a day.
** ''Zelda'' characters (both from ''Smash'' and the ''Zelda'' series itself) have specific item pools in their chests depending on the character that include weapons (for example, the Bokoblin drops Boko weapons in its chests and meat for its materials). Most of these[[note]]Rider Link, the Champions, and ''Smash'' and ''Zelda'' Wave 2 and 3 figures [[/note]] feature exclusive gear not available otherwise.[[note]]Rider Link has horse gear, other Links have costume sets and swords (six sets total), Sheik and the four Champions each have a mask, and ''Smash'' Zelda and Ganondorf and Toon Zelda each have a piece of equipment. [[/note]]

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'': All amiibo summon a treasure chest and drop random amounts of materials such as barrels, meat, fish, and plants; and are limited to one scan per figure a day.
** ''Zelda'' characters (both from ''Smash'' and the ''Zelda'' series itself) have specific item pools in their chests depending on the character that include weapons (for example, the Bokoblin drops Boko weapons in its chests and meat for its materials). Most of these[[note]]Rider Link, the Champions, and ''Smash'' and ''Zelda'' Wave 2 and 3 figures[[/note]] feature exclusive gear not available otherwise.[[note]]Rider Link has horse gear, other Links have costume sets and swords (six sets total), Sheik and the four Champions each have a mask, and ''Smash'' Zelda and Ganondorf and Toon Zelda each have a piece of equipment.[[/note]]

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom'': All amiibo summon a treasure chest and drop random amounts of materials such as barrels, meat, fish, and plants; and are limited to one scan per figure a day. 24 ''Zelda'' characters[[note]]All figures to date, except the three ''Smash'' Links and Wolf Link are counted as duplicates of similar Link figures[[/note]] will, among their treasure possibilities, give exclusive paraglider designs based on the character. In addition, most also feature special gear in their chests[[note]]the various Links (excluding ''Breath of the Wild'' and ''Tears of the Kingdom'') have costume sets and swords (seven sets total), Sheik and the four Champions each have a mask, and ''Smash'' Zelda, Ganondorf, and Toon Zelda each have a piece of equipment.[[/note]] (with ''Link's Awakening'' gear being a new addition) and the various ''Twilight Princess''-based Link figures[[note]]including ''Smash'' Link and now Wolf Link[[/note]] summon Epona as they did in ''Breath of the Wild''. But unlike in ''Breath'', the gear can now also be found hidden in the game without amiibo. (Wolf Link and Rider Link's horse gear, however, do not carry over; with the latter being unlockable in-game instead.)

* ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3'': All amiibo can scanned to acquire in-game items for use. Scanning Shulk, Pyra, or Mythra amiibo can unlock cosmetic weapon skins of their weapons for Swordfighter characters. Noah and Mio are also planned to be compatible, but their functionality is unknown.

** ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate Ultimate]]'': Features 32 returning and new characters that were not present in ''for [=3DS=]/Wii U'', including all DLC characters except Sora (with separate figures for Pokémon Trainer and his Pokémon, Steve and Alex, and Pyra and Mythra).

* ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3'': All amiibo can scanned to acquire in-game items for use. Scanning Shulk's amiibo can unlock a cosmetic Monado weapon skin for Swordfighter characters. Following the release of Pyra and Mythra's amiibo, scanning them will also unlock cosmetic skins of their respective Aegis blades as well.

* '''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing''': The Villager ''Smash Bros.'' figure is often considered an ''Animal Crossing'' character by various games.

* ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'': Each of the three Inklings unlocks 20 extra missions that can be completed for exclusive gear, weapons, and new minigames for the Lobby. Callie and Marie allow the player to watch a performance by the Squid Sisters in the lobby (similar to those during Splatfests) with a selection of songs, including amiibo-exclusive ones.

* ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing: amiibo Festival'': The ''Animal Crossing'' figures can be scanned to activate playable characters, as well as do such things as roll dice; the characters can be leveled up to unlock alternate outfits. The cards (all 400 original cards and promos, but none from ''New Leaf'' or ''New Horizons'') are used for minigames and can add their characters and ''Happy Home Designer'' homes to the game board -- once eight have moved in, their cards can be used during the board game for a higher chance to roll the dice number on their card. The Villager swaps out the gyroid in the plaza with a statue of the Villager.

** Nearly every franchise represented as an amiibo is compatible with ''Super Mario Maker'' and effectively allows you to play as that character in a ''Super Mario'' platformer, regardless of how improbable it sounds, including [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Sonic]], [[VideoGame/{{Splatoon}} an Inkling]], [[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing Isabelle]], and [[VideoGame/WiiFit Wii Fit Trainer]].

** ''VideoGame/Splatoon2'': New molds for an Inkling Girl (pink), an Inkling Boy (green), an Inkling Squid (purple), Pearl and Marina (aka "Off the Hook"), an Octoling Boy, an Octoling Girl, and an Octoling Octopus.
** ''VideoGame/Splatoon3'': Inkling (Yellow), Octoling (Blue), and Smallfry.

* '''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3''': Noah and Mio figures are planned to be in the works.

* ''VideoGame/WarioWare Gold'': In an ''amiibo Sketch'' area of the game, scanning one of 83 characters[[note]]''Mario'' Waves 1-3 and ''Odyssey'', plus Bowser Jr., Dr. Mario, Rosalina, and Wario from ''Smash'' separate from their ''Mario'' versions; ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2'' (all Inklings separate from one another, but no Octolings); ''Yoshi's Woolly World'' (plush Yoshis separate from one another and regular Yoshi); ''Animal Crossing'' (figures only; including ''Smash''[='s=] Villager); ''Zelda'' (including Sheik and Ganondorf; all Zeldas share an sketch as do most Links, Toon Link and ''Breath of the Wild'' Link are separate); the Pikmin and Olimar from ''Pikmin''; Samus, Zero Suit Samus, and the Metroid from ''Metroid''; and nine additional ''Smash'' characters (Fox, Falco, Captain Falcon, Little Mac, Palutena, Wii Fit Trainer, Mr. Game & Watch, R.O.B., and Duck Hunt)[[/note]] will have Wario draw a picture related to the character that can then be sold for coins. Other figures get a generic sketch, but no cards are accepted. Up to three different amiibo can be scanned a day.

* ''VideoGame/Splatoon3'': All ''Splatoon'' figures can save an additional 5 Freshest Fits slots per figure (allowing them to transfer between games), unlock exclusive gear, and allow the player's character to take pictures with the amiibo character. Gear unlocks for ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2'' figures are identical to previous games and will unlock automatically if the amiibo has been scanned in ''Splatoon 2'' at least once.

* OffModel:
** Some figurines (especially ones with the most human-like proportions, like ''Fire Emblem'' characters) seem a bit... janky. Makes sense given the scale of the actual figures not having enough details for characters with proportional heads.
** amiibo with factory faults have been documented, as well. In particular, a Samus figure with two {{Arm Cannon}}s was sold for $2,500, and a defective Peach with missing legs sold for $25,100.

** ''Star Fox Guard'': If either Fox or Falco are scanned before a mission, you can call in an airstrike during that mission to wipe out all enemy robots. Each can be used once a day.

** ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom Tears of the Kingdom]]'': ''Tears of the Kingdom'' Link

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom'': All amiibo summon a treasure chest and drop random amounts of materials such as barrels, meat, fish, and plants; and are limited to one scan per figure a day. 22 ''Zelda'' characters[[note]]All figures to date, except the three ''Smash'' Links and Wolf Link are counted as duplicates of similar Link figures[[/note]] will, among their treasure possibilities, give exclusive paraglider designs based on the character. In addition, most also feature special gear in their chests[[note]]non-''Breath of the Wild'' Links have costume sets and swords (seven sets total), Sheik and the four Champions each have a mask, and ''Smash'' Zelda, Ganondorf, and Toon Zelda each have a piece of equipment.[[/note]] (with ''Link's Awakening'' gear being a new addition) and the various ''Twilight Princess''-based Link figures[[note]]including ''Smash'' Link and now Wolf Link[[/note]] summon Epona as they did in ''Breath of the Wild''. But unlike in ''Breath'', the gear can now also be found hidden in the game without amiibo. (Wolf Link and Rider Link's horse gear, however, do not carry over; with the latter being unlockable in-game instead.)

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom'': All amiibo summon a treasure chest and drop random amounts of materials such as barrels, meat, fish, and plants; and are limited to one scan per figure a day. 22 ''Zelda'' characters will, among their treasure possibilities, give exclusive paraglider designs based on the character. In addition, most also feature special gear in their chests[[note]]non-''Breath of the Wild'' Links have costume sets and swords (seven sets total), Sheik and the four Champions each have a mask, and ''Smash'' Zelda and Ganondorf and Toon Zelda each have a piece of equipment.[[/note]] and ''Smash'' and ''Twilight'' Links summon Epona as they did in ''Breath of the Wild'' (with ''Link's Awakening'' gear being a new addition). But unlike in ''Breath'', the gear can now also be found hidden in the game without amiibo. (Wolf Link, however, does not carry over, with the figure now being considered a ''Twilight'' Link. Whether Rider Link drops horse gear as before is unconfirmed.)

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom'': All amiibo summon a treasure chest and drop random amounts of materials such as barrels, meat, fish, and plants; and are limited to one scan per figure a day. 22 ''Zelda'' characters, on their first scan, give exclusive paraglider designs based on the character. In addition, most also feature special gear in their chests[[note]]non-''Breath of the Wild'' Links have costume sets and swords (seven sets total), Sheik and the four Champions each have a mask, and ''Smash'' Zelda and Ganondorf and Toon Zelda each have a piece of equipment.[[/note]] and ''Smash'' and ''Twilight'' Links summon Epona as they did in ''Breath of the Wild'' (with ''Link's Awakening'' gear being a new addition). But unlike in ''Breath'', the gear can now also be found hidden in the game without amiibo. (Wolf Link, however, does not carry over, with the figure now being considered a ''Twilight'' Link. Whether Rider Link drops horse gear as before is unconfirmed.)

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'': All amiibo are limited to one scan per figure a day.
** Wolf Link summons the character as an animal companion to assist the player; with his health equaling [[OldSaveBonus the high score saved]] from the ''Twilight Princess HD'' Cave of Shadows (or a default three hearts, if no score is saved).
** Other ''Zelda'' characters (both from ''Smash'' and the ''Zelda'' series itself) summon a treasure chest and random amounts of materials such as barrels, meat, fish, and plants; with the specific item pools depending on the character (for example, the Bokoblin drops Boko weapons in its chests and meat for its materials). Most of these[[note]]Rider Link, the Champions, and ''Smash'' and ''Zelda'' Wave 2 and 3 figures [[/note]] feature exclusive gear not available otherwise. All other amiibo simply drop random materials.
** The first scan of a ''Smash Bros.'' Link[[note]]or ''Twilight Princess'' Link, which is considered identical[[/note]] will summon Epona as a rideable steed instead of materials. Epona can then be registered to be available permanently; if not registered then further scans will have a chance of resummoning her.

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'': All amiibo are limited to one scan per figure a day.
** Wolf Link summons the character as an animal companion to assist the player; with his health equaling [[OldSaveBonus the high score saved]] from the ''Twilight Princess HD'' Cave of Shadows (or a default three hearts, if no score is saved).
** Other ''Zelda'' characters (both from ''Smash'' and the ''Zelda'' series itself) summon a treasure chest and random amounts of materials such as barrels, meat, fish, and plants; with the specific item pools depending on the character (for example, the Bokoblin drops Boko weapons in its chests and meat for its materials). Most of these[[note]]Rider Link, the Champions, and ''Smash'' and ''Zelda'' Wave 2 and 3 figures[[/note]] feature exclusive gear not available otherwise. All other amiibo simply drop random materials.

* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom'': Exact details aren't yet known, but ''Zelda'' figures give materials and weapons, plus exclusive paraglider designs based on the character.

* ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3'': All amiibo can scanned to acquire in-game items for use. Scanning Shulk's amiibo can unlock a cosmetic Monado weapon skin for Swordfighter characters.