Amiibo

amiibo is a line of near field communication devices available for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems. They are figures or cards of Nintendo characters, as well as third-party characters that have appeared in Super Smash Bros. games. amiibo are scanned by tapping them on the Wii U GamePad, New Nintendo 3DS touch screen, or the upcoming NFC reader/writer for Nintendo 3DS. While only amiibo figures have been released so far, amiibo cards will be released in 2015.

amiibo are divided into different series, based on the game or game series that particular figure is associated with. The same character can appear in different amiibo series, but functions the same in almost all games.

The Legend of Zelda amiibo
Five amiibo based on their  appearances have been released.

Super Smash Bros. Series
Super Smash Bros. series amiibo are released in waves in order to stagger releases. Each wave includes several figures that are released at the same time. Waves are composed of different figures and have different release dates in different regions.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
In, scanning a compatible amiibo puts the scanned character in the game as a Figure Player. A Figure Player is an AI opponent that can be trained, leveled up, and customized in order to be used in battles against other players and Figure Players.

amiibo functionality was added to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS in the Version 1.0.5 patch, which was released on February 10, 2015 worldwide; Super Smash Bros. for Wii U had amiibo functionality at launch.

Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends
In Hyrule Warriors and, scanning an amiibo gives the player an amiibo reward the first time it is scanned each day, with some amiibo for The Legend of Zelda characters giving special rewards. Up to five amiibo rewards can be obtained each day. A Medal is achieved after receiving 100 amiibo rewards. amiibo functionality was added to Hyrule Warriors in the Version 1.4.0 patch, which was released on November 27, 2014 worldwide; Hyrule Warriors Legends will have amiibo functionality from launch.

Scanning a Link or Toon Link amiibo unlocks the Spinner if it is not already unlocked. Otherwise, scanning a Link or Toon Link amiibo rewards the player with a random third tier weapon for Link rated 3 stars or higher. Link and Toon Link can both yield amiibo rewards the same day.

Scanning a Zelda or Sheik amiibo rewards the player with a random third tier weapon for the scanned character rated 3 stars or higher. Zelda and Sheik can both yield amiibo rewards the same day. If the third tier is not unlocked for that character, the player can receive a third tier weapon for any character.

Scanning any other amiibo rewards the player with a random weapon rated 3 stars or lower, a random Material, or a random amount of Rupees.

Mario Kart 8
In , scanning a Link or Toon Link amiibo unlocks the Link Racing Suit for Mii characters.

amiibo functionality was added in the Version 3.0 patch, which was released on November 13, 2014 worldwide.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
In , scanning any amiibo except Toad will give the player a free 1-Up, or rarely two 1-Ups.

One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X
In ''One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X'', scanning a Link amiibo unlocks a Link costume for Zoro. It is unknown if this same effect can be achieved with a Toon Link amiibo.

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +
In , scanning a Link, Toon Link, Zelda, or Sheik amiibo unlocks a special character-themed plane. Scanning Link or Toon Link unlocks the F-14D "Link"; scanning Zelda or Sheik unlocks the F-15SE "Zelda".

Mario Party 10
In , scanning an amiibo that is not specifically compatible (which is the case for all The Legend of Zelda character amiibo) gives the player a Scratch Bonus to use to win Mario Party points to unlock in-game bonus content.

Girls Mode 3: Kira Kira Code
In Girls Mode 3: Kira Kira Code, scanning an amiibo that is not specifically compatible (which is the case for all The Legend of Zelda character amiibo) gives the player a special item common to all amiibo that are not specifically compatible.

amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits
In  (released in PAL regions as amiibo Touch & Play: Nintendo Classics Highlights), scanning any amiibo unlocks a random 3-minute demo from a library of NES or SNES games. Each demo features several selected scenes from each game. The game that the player unlocks is unrelated to the amiibo scanned and is randomly selected each time it is scanned. Zelda games that can be unlocked include, , and.

Yoshi's Woolly World
In , scanning a specifically compatible amiibo other than Yoshi (which all The Legend of Zelda character amiibo are) unlocks a pattern for Yoshi based on that character. Although the game treats Link Yoshi and Toon Link Yoshi as different patterns, they look identical.

Super Mario Maker
In , scanning an amiibo creates a Mystery Mushroom, which when grabbed by Mario, grants him an 8-bit costume based on that character. When Mario grabs a Mystery Mushroom that gives him a Zelda-series costume, the jingle when Link obtains an item will play. These include the jingle from The Legend of Zelda for Link, the jingle from A Link to the Past for Zelda, the jingle from for Sheik, and the jingle from  for Toon Link. When grabbing a Mystery Mushroom that grants Mario the Ganondorf costume, the jingle when Ganon leaves Agahnim's body after defeat will play. When obtaining the Tingle costue, the Kooloo-Limpah sound effect will play.

While wearing the Link costume, Mario can hold the Triforce by pressing up on the control stick or directional pad. Running with the costume on and quickly turning around will result in the Link costume to stab outward with his Sword. Pressing up while wearing the Zelda costume temporarily transforms Mario into Sheik. When wearing the Sheik costume, pressing up temporarily transforms him into Zelda while playing "Zelda's Lullaby" on the Ocarina. Pressing up while wearing the Tingle costume will make Mario pose. While wearing the Toon Link costume, Mario will use the Deku Leaf everytime he jumps.

When reaching the Goal Pole, different themes from the Zelda series will play. When wearing the Link costume, the music when Link obtains a fragment of the Triforce in The Legend of Zelda will play. When wearing the Zelda costume, the introduction to "Zelda's Lullaby" from A Link to the Past will play. When wearing the Ganondorf costume, the introduction to Ganon's theme from A Link to the Past will play. When wearing the Sheik costume, the music when Link first meets Princess Zelda in Ocarina of Time will play. When wearing the Tingle costume, the music when Link escapes Lon Lon Ranch with Epona will play. When wearing the Toon Link costume, the music when Link completes the Boating Course will play.

When losing a life, different themes from the Zelda series will also play. When wearing the Link costume, the sound effect when Link is defeated in the Japanese version of The Legend of Zelda will play. When wearing the Zelda costume, the sound effect when Link is defeated in A Link to the Past will play. When wearing the Ganondorf costume, the sound effect when a boss is defeated in A Link to the Past will play. When wearing the Sheik costume, the music when Link meets Sheik in Ocarina of Time will play. When wearing the Tingle costume, the music when Link fails an event in will play. When wearing the Toon Link costume, the jingle when Link is thrown into a cell in the Forsaken Fortress is played.

These costumes can also be unlocked thought the 100 Mario challenge.