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{{Infobox/Game
|color     = {{SiteColor|Generic}}
|title     = amiibo
|image     = S amiibo Inkling Girl.png
|caption   = An [[Inkling]] Girl amiibo
|developer = Nintendo
|publisher = Nintendo
|platform  = Nintendo 3DS, [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo Switch]]
|released  = '''''Splatoon'''''<br>'''Wave 1'''<br>{{date|2015-05-28}} (Japan)<br>{{date|2015-05-29}} (North America and Europe)<br>{{date|2015-05-30}} (Australia)<br>'''Wave 2'''<br>{{date|2016-07-07}} (Japan)<br>{{date|2016-07-08}} (North America and Europe)<br>{{date|2016-07-09}} (Australia)

'''''Splatoon 2'''''<br>'''Wave 3'''<br>{{date|2017-07-21}}<br>'''Wave 4'''<br>{{date|2018-07-13}}<br>'''Wave 5'''<br>{{date|2018-11-07}} (Japan and Europe)<br>{{date|2018-11-09}} (Australia)<br>{{date|2018-12-07}} (North America)

'''''Splatoon 3'''''<br>'''Wave 6'''<br>{{date|2022-11-11}}<br>'''Wave 7'''<br>{{date|2023-11-17}}<br>'''Wave 8'''<br>{{date|2024-09-05}}
}}
{{for|the amiibo [[gear brand]]|amiibo (brand)}}

'''amiibo''' (stylized in lowercase) are figurines produced by [[Nintendo]] that are equipped with Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology and can be used in various [[Wii U]], Nintendo 3DS, and [[Nintendo Switch]] games, including the {{Ss}}.

== Appearance ==
amiibo figures are medium-sized collectible figures; typically measuring no taller than four inches. Most amiibo have bases, which account for 0.4 inches of the amiibo's total height, and measure exactly 1.9 inches in diameter. All ''Splatoon'' series amiibo have bases.

All amiibo bases are typically printed with a pattern on their surface to distinguish the series that the amiibo originates from. ''Splatoon'' series amiibo uniquely lack such a print, with their bases being entirely black. Instead, all ''Splatoon'' amiibo have 3-dimensional ink on their bases to denote them as part of the ''Splatoon'' series, with the ink color changing depending on the amiibo. This ink is often also used for stability for the figures; for instance, both of [[Marina]]'s amiibo have large globs of ink stretching from the base to one of the tentacles on the back of her head. This allows the amiibo's tentacles to stay accurate to the original artwork and design, while also preventing the figurine from being too fragile.

''Splatoon'' series amiibo are typically designed to imitate specific pieces of promotional art (which are then featured on the amiibo packaging), although there are some instances of amiibo not resembling any artwork at all. This is typical of the Inkling Squid and Octoling Octopus amiibo. Additionally, some amiibo have artwork specifically designed for them, such as the [[Deep Cut]] and [[Squid Sisters]] ([[Alterna]]) amiibo, which do not resemble their primary promotional poses.

Some amiibo also have discrepancies between their original designs and the amiibo based on them. These are usually minor cosmetic differences related to materials and production costs, but some appear to be genuine mistakes.

Certain ''Splatoon'' series amiibo are known to have elements that glow under [[wikipedia:Blacklight|blacklight]].

==History==
===''Splatoon''===
On {{date|2015-04-01}}, Nintendo announced in a [[Nintendo Direct]] that {{S}} would be receiving three different amiibo on launch on {{date|2015-05-28}}. The three amiibo that were announced were the Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and Inkling Squid, with the squid only available as part of the three-pack in North America, and in Europe exclusively in a ''Splatoon'' + Inkling Squid amiibo bundle.

Over a year later, on {{date|2016-04-30}}, a second wave of figures was announced, including [[Callie]], [[Marie]], and recolored versions of the three amiibo from the previous wave. They first launched in Japan on {{date|2016-07-07}} and in the rest of the world over the next two days.

===''Splatoon 2''===
During the {{date|2017-04-12}} Nintendo Direct, alongside the confirmation of {{S2}}{{'s}} release date, it was announced that the game would be receiving a new trio of Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and Inkling Squid amiibo with unique unlocks launching alongside the game on {{date|2017-07-21}} worldwide. All previous amiibo figures were also confirmed to be compatible with the game.

On {{date|2018-02-11}}, amiibo figures for [[Pearl]] and [[Marina]] were announced. They were released on {{date|2018-07-13}}.

Following the end of the [[Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018|''Splatoon 2'' World Championship 2018]] on {{date|2018-06-12}}, it was confirmed that Octoling Girl, Octoling Boy, and Octoling Octopus amiibo would be released, based on the {{OE}}. A month later, their release dates of {{date|2018-11-07}} in Japan and Europe, {{date|2018-11-09}} in Oceania, and {{date|2018-12-07}} in North America were confirmed.

===''Splatoon 3''===
During the {{S3}} Direct on {{date|2022-08-10}}, a new set of amiibo was announced, although, unlike other opening waves, these were not available at launch. The Inkling (Yellow), Octoling (Blue), and Smallfry amiibo were eventually released on {{date|2022-11-11}}.

On {{date|2023-08-17}}, alongside the reveal of [[Drizzle Season 2023]], Nintendo announced [[Shiver]], [[Frye]], and [[Big Man]] amiibo. They released on {{date|2023-11-17}}.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/08/splatoon-3s-deep-cut-crew-are-getting-their-own-amiibo-line ''Splatoon 3'''s Deep Cut Crew Are Getting Their Own Amiibo Line | Nintendo Life]</ref>

On {{date|2024-07-18}}, alongside the reveal of the [[Past vs. Present vs. Future|Grand Festival]], Nintendo announced new amiibo of [[Callie]], [[Marie]], [[Pearl]], and [[Marina]], based on their appearances in ''Splatoon 3''. They released on {{date|2024-09-05}}.

==Gameplay==
In all three games, large-scale amiibo cases can be found in the hub world (or hub worlds, in the case of ''Splatoon 3''). These can be interacted with to scan in a compatible ''Splatoon'' series amiibo. The exact function of the amiibo depends on the game and the figurine.

===In ''Splatoon''===
The amiibo case is located at the southeastern corner of [[Inkopolis Plaza]] and it appears as the packaging that amiibo traditionally comes in. When scanning an amiibo (if the amiibo is registered) a flurry of ink circles the inside as the corresponding amiibo forms inside of it. The [[character]] introduces themselves and lays down guidelines for their challenges.

Each Wave 1 amiibo features twenty challenges if the single-player mode, Octo Valley, has been completed. The first challenge gives the player 600 [[cash]] as a reward, with the reward increasing by 100 for each challenge cleared. Each challenge can be completed again, though for only a reward of 100 cash. When three challenges in the same row are completed, the fourth challenge for that set is unlocked, being the boss for its corresponding area in Octo Valley. As opposed to a monetary reward, the boss challenges provide an exclusive piece of gear for the first three bosses, a minigame for the fourth, and a weapon blueprint for the final boss.

The [[Squid Sisters]] amiibo allows the user to view concerts in the plaza, similar to a [[Splatfest]]. The three reskinned amiibo have the same behavior as their original counterparts. The challenge trees are shared between the original and reskinned amiibo.

===In ''Splatoon 2''===
amiibo in ''Splatoon 2'' can save full [[equipment]] sets for quick selection in matches. The player's control settings (motion controls and sensitivity settings) are saved as well. They can also be used as in-game friends and players can take pictures with them. When taking pictures with the various Inkling Girl and Boy amiibo, the player can choose if they wear their original outfit or the gear saved to the amiibo. Upon registering the amiibo, it asks to befriend the player, who receives the first gift from the amiibo - a piece of headgear. Ten victories are needed to unlock the next reward. Saving to the amiibo in the gear selection screen grants the player all the rewards and the ability to immediately switch to the gear and weapon they had equipped while saving.

===In ''Splatoon 3''===
amiibo have similar functionality in ''Splatoon 3'' as they do in ''Splatoon 2'', giving mostly the same gear. However, no songs are given for Squid Beatz due to the minigame's removal. amiibo once again give rewards on a ten-victory system; however, they start with shoes first instead of headgear like in ''Splatoon 2''. Using an amiibo with data from ''Splatoon 2'' causes it to recognize the player and immediately give all of its rewards, though the previous data must be deleted for it to be able to befriend the player. It should be noted that [[Salmon Run Next Wave|Salmon run]] does not count towards the ten victories. The player can scan in an amiibo to take pictures with them around the hub world just like in ''Splatoon 2''. This time, however, with a dedicated [[Photo Mode]] in ''Splatoon 3'', the player can simply open up the Photo Mode anywhere in [[Splatsville]], [[Inkopolis Plaza]], or [[Inkopolis Square]], and scan the amiibo, as opposed to going up to the amiibo box every time they want to take a picture. amiibo can also be used to save currently equipped gear, player settings, camera options, and registered "Freshest Fits", which can then be reloaded by scanning the amiibo in the gear menu.

The ''[[Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass]]'' allows the player to visit Inkopolis Plaza and Inkopolis Square. Both of these hubs retain their amiibo cases from their original games, and the idol characters will make comments about the location that they've been summoned in if they are not summoned in their hub world of origin.

The amiibo box was unavailable during the [[Past vs. Present vs. Future|Grand Festival]]<ref> {{TWI}} [https://x.com/SplatoonNA/status/1823358892534849607 @Splatoon NA on Twitter]</ref>; however, amiibo could still be used to take photos with in Photo Mode at the [[Grand Festival Grounds]] (except for the idol characters). Additionally, following the Grand Festival's conclusion and results announcement, the player can scan an amiibo of any of the idols to unlock access to the Grand Festival Grounds anytime. There are three variations of the hub area to choose from: "Remember Colorful Evenings" (the rotating set list from the first two days, consisting of five songs for each band (''[[Calamari Inkantation#Spicy Calamari Inkantation|Spicy Calamari Inkantation]]'', ''[[City of Color (2023)]]'', ''[[Liquid Sunshine]]'', ''[[Ink Me Up]]'', and ''[[Tomorrow's Nostalgia Today]]'' for the [[Squid Sisters]], ''[[We're So Back]]'', ''[[Color Pulse (2024)]]'', ''[[Muck Warfare]]'', ''[[Acid Hues]]'', and ''[[Ebb & Flow]]'' for [[Off the Hook]], and ''[[Anarchy Rainbow]]'', ''[[Till Depth Do Us Part]]'', ''[[Hide and Sleek]]'', ''[[Fins in the Air]]'', and ''[[Smeared Canvas]]'' for [[Deep Cut]]); "Remember the Night of Unity" (the [[Now or Never Seven]] performing ''[[Three Wishes]]''); and "Remember That Tranquil Dawn" (the performances of the post-Splatfest songs (''[[Maritime Memory]]'' for the Squid Sisters, ''[[Into the Light]]'' for Off the Hook, and ''[[Daybreaker Anthem]]'' for Deep Cut) during the two-hour period before the results announcement).

=={{anchor|Inkling Girl (Splatoon)}}Inkling Girl==
[[File:S amiibo Inkling Girl.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Inkling Girl''' amiibo was released on {{date|2015-05-28}} alongside {{S}}. It can be used to unlock twenty [[charger]] challenges in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] and rewards the player with an exclusive costume piece for every four challenges completed. After completing all challenges, the player completes the set and receives the exclusive [[School]] Gear along with the Squidball minigame and the [[Hero Charger Replica]] blueprints.

The original Inkling Girl amiibo is a light-skinned [[Inkling]] (the third skin tone from the left in ''Splatoon 2'') with orange hair and eyes. She wears the [[Fake Contacts]], [[White Tee]], and [[Pink Trainers]] and carries the [[Splattershot]]. She appears to be based on the female Inkling most commonly used to advertise the game, such as on the front cover and for commercials, along with the default girl Inkling.

This amiibo's shirt and shoes glow under blacklight.
{{Clear}}

==={{Anchor|Inkling Girl (recolor)}}{{Anchor|Inkling Girl (Lime Green)}}Recolor===
[[File:S amiibo Inkling Girl (Lime Green).png|x150px|left]]

A recolored version of the Inkling Girl amiibo was released on {{date|2016-07-07}}. Its functionality is identical to the original, but the character's in-game appearance matches the new model. The recolored Inkling Girl's skin color remains unchanged, but her hair is lime green and her eyes are magenta. She wears the [[Fake Contacts]], the [[Black Tee]], and the [[Black Trainers]] and carries the [[Tentatek Splattershot]].
{{Clear}}

===Challenges===
These Octo Valley challenges must be completed with the [[Hero Charger]]:

{| border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3" class="wikitable sitecolor-s" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" colspan="5"|Inkling Girl amiibo challenges
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:10%"|Area
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 1
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 2
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 3
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Boss
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octotrooper Hideout]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Lair of the Octoballs]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rise of the Octocopters]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Mighty Octostomp!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|600}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|700}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|800}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Headgear|Squid Hairclip}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|2
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Floating Sponge Garden]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Propeller-Lift Playground]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Spreader Splatfest]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Dreaded Octonozzle!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|900}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,000}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,100}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Clothing|School Uniform}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|3
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Shifting Splatforms]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octoling Assault (Octo Valley)|Octoling Assault]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Undeniable Flying Object]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Rampaging Octowhirl!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,200}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,300}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,400}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Shoes|School Shoes}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|4
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Propeller-Lift Fortress]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octosniper Ramparts]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octoling Uprising]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Ravenous Octomaw!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,500}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,600}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,700}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[File:S Icon Squidball.png|40px|link=Arcade machine#Squidball]] [[Arcade machine#Squidball|Squidball]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|5
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Spongy Observatory]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Far-Flung Flooders]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Unavoidable Flying Object]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Enter the Octobot King!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,800}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,900}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|2,000}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Weapon|S|Main|Hero Charger Replica}}
|}

===In other games===
In {{S2}}, while the Inkling Girl and Inkling Girl 2 amiibo share the same dialogue and features, the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the original Inkling Girl amiibo are as follows:

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Squid Hairclip}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|School Uniform}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|School Shoes}}
* ''[[Shellfie]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

In {{S3}}, the Inkling Girl and Inkling Girl 2 amiibo again share the same dialogue and features, but the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the original Inkling Girl amiibo are almost identical, minus the song, while the School Uniform has been split into the School Uniform A and School Uniform B, and the School Shoes have been split into the School Shoes + Hi Socks and Base School Shoes. In ''Splatoon 3'', the Inkling Girl amiibo's eyes are incorrectly shown as red, rather than orange.

=={{anchor|Inkling Boy (Splatoon)}}Inkling Boy==
[[File:S amiibo Inkling Boy.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Inkling Boy''' amiibo was released on {{date|2015-05-28}} along with {{S}}. It can be used to unlock twenty [[roller]] challenges in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] and provides the player with an exclusive character piece after every four challenges are completed. After completing all challenges, the player completes the set and receives the exclusive [[Samurai]] gear along with the [[Arcade machine#Squid Racer|Squid Racer]] minigame and the [[Hero Roller Replica]] blueprints.

The original Inkling Boy amiibo is a light-skinned [[Inkling]] (the third from the left skin tone in ''Splatoon 2'') with dark blue hair and eyes. He wears the [[Fake Contacts]], [[Zink Layered LS]], and [[Purple Hi-Horses]] and carries the [[Splattershot]]. He appears to be based on the male Inkling most commonly used to advertise the game, such as on the front cover and for commercials, along with the default boy Inkling.

This amiibo's shirt glows under blacklight.
{{Clear}}

==={{Anchor|Inkling Boy (recolor)}}{{Anchor|Inkling Boy (Purple)}}Recolor===
[[File:S amiibo Inkling Boy (Purple).png|x150px|left]]

A recolored version of the Inkling Boy amiibo was released on {{date|2016-07-07}}. Its functionality is identical to the original, but the character's in-game appearance matches the new model. The recolored Inkling Boy has dark skin (the fourth skin tone option in ''Splatoon 2''), purple hair, and orange eyes. He wears the [[Fake Contacts]], the [[Choco Layered LS]], and the [[Gold Hi-Horses]] and carries the [[Tentatek Splattershot]].
{{Clear}}

===Challenges===
These Octo Valley challenges must be completed with the [[Hero Roller]]:

{| border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3" class="wikitable sitecolor-s" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" colspan="5"|Inkling Boy amiibo challenges
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:10%"|Area
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 1
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 2
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 3
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Boss
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octotrooper Hideout]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Lair of the Octoballs]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rise of the Octocopters]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Mighty Octostomp!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|600}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|700}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|800}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Headgear|Samurai Helmet}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|2
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gusher Gauntlet]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octoling Invasion]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Unidentified Flying Object]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Dreaded Octonozzle!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|900}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,000}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,100}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Clothing|Samurai Jacket}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|3
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Inkrail Skyscape]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Inkvisible Avenues]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Flooder Junkyard]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Rampaging Octowhirl!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,200}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,300}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,400}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Shoes|Samurai Shoes}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|4
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Spinning Spreaders]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Tumbling Splatforms]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Unwelcome Flying Object]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Ravenous Octomaw!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,500}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,600}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,700}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[File:S Icon Squid Racer.png|40px|link=Arcade machine#Squid Racer]] [[Arcade machine#Squid Racer|Squid Racer]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|5
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Splat-Switch Revolution]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Pinwheel Power Plant]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octoling Onslaught]]
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Enter the Octobot King!]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,800}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,900}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|2,000}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Weapon|S|Main|Hero Roller Replica}}
|}

===In other games===
In {{S2}}, while the Inkling Boy and Inkling Boy 2 amiibo share the same dialogue and features, the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the original Inkling Boy amiibo are as follows:

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Samurai Helmet}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Samurai Jacket}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Samurai Shoes}}
* ''[[Splattack!]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]
Interestingly, the in-game version of this amiibo erroneously features green eyes, where the actual amiibo has orange eyes.

In {{S3}}, the Inkling Boy and Inkling Boy 2 amiibo again share the same dialogue and features, but the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the original Inkling Boy amiibo are identical, minus the song. This game also corrects the eye color of the in-game amiibo character back to orange.

=={{anchor|Inkling Squid (Splatoon)}}Inkling Squid==
[[File:S amiibo Inkling Squid.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Inkling Squid''' amiibo was released on {{date|2015-05-28}}. It can be used to unlock sixteen [[Kraken]] and four limited-[[ink]] challenges in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] and provides the player with an exclusive costume piece after every four challenges completed. After completing all the challenges, the player completes the set and receives the exclusive [[Power Gear]] along with the [[Arcade machine#Squid Beatz|Squid Beatz]] minigame and the [[Hero Shot Replica]] blueprints.

The original Inkling Squid amiibo is a green [[Inkling]] in squid form.
{{Clear}}

==={{Anchor|Inkling Squid (recolor)}}{{Anchor|Inkling Squid (Orange)}}Recolor===
[[File:S amiibo Inkling Squid (Orange).png|x150px|left]]

A recolored version of the Inkling Squid amiibo was released on {{date|2016-07-07}}. Its functionality is identical to the original, but the character's in-game appearance matches the new model. The recolored Inkling Squid is orange.
{{Clear}}

===Challenges===
The Inkling Squid amiibo allows players to complete specific Octo Valley missions in two ways: some can be completed as a [[Kraken]] with limited time, and others must be completed with limited [[ink]]. In the Kraken challenges, the player is given the ability to turn into a Kraken instead of a squid for the entirety of the level. In limited ink challenges, the player is given three or four full [[ink tank]]s to complete the level, but the ink cannot be replenished. The challenges are as follows:

{| border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3" class="wikitable sitecolor-s" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" colspan="5"|Inkling Squid amiibo challenges
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:10%"|Area
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 1
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 2
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Stage 3
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:22.5%"|Boss
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octotrooper Hideout]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Lair of the Octoballs]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rise of the Octocopters]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Mighty Octostomp!]] {{Kraken time icons}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|600}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|700}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|800}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Headgear|Power Mask}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|2
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gusher Gauntlet]] {{Empty tank icon}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Floating Sponge Garden]] {{Empty tank icon}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Spreader Splatfest]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Dreaded Octonozzle!]] {{Kraken time icons}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|900}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,000}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,100}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Clothing|Power Armor}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|3
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Inkvisible Avenues]] {{Empty tank icon}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Flooder Junkyard]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Shifting Splatforms]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Rampaging Octowhirl!]] {{Kraken time icons}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,200}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,300}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,400}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Gear|S|Shoes|Power Boots}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|4
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Spinning Spreaders]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Tumbling Splatforms]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Octoling Uprising]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[The Ravenous Octomaw!]] {{Kraken time icons}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,500}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,600}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,700}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[File:S Icon Squid Beatz.png|40px|link=Arcade machine#Squid Beatz]] [[Arcade machine#Squid Beatz|Squid Beatz]]
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|5
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Spongy Observatory]] {{Empty tank icon}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Pinwheel Power Plant]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Far-Flung Flooders]] {{Kraken time icons}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Enter the Octobot King!]] {{Kraken time icons}}
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Reward
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,800}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|1,900}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{cost|S|2,000}}
| style="text-align:left;"|{{Weapon|S|Main|Hero Shot Replica}}
|}

===In other games===
In {{S2}}, while the Inkling Squid and Inkling Squid 2 amiibo share the same dialogue and features, the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the original Inkling Squid amiibo are as follows:

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Power Mask}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Power Armor}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Power Boots}}
* ''[[Hooked]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

In {{S3}}, the Inkling Squid and Inkling Squid 2 amiibo again share the same dialogue and features, but the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the original Inkling Squid amiibo are identical, minus the song.

=={{Anchor|Callie}}{{Anchor|Marie}}Squid Sisters==
<div style="display: inline; float: right;">
[[File:S amiibo Callie.png|x200px]]
[[File:S amiibo Marie.png|x200px]]
</div>
amiibo figurines of '''[[Callie]] and [[Marie]]''' were released on {{date|2016-07-07}}. They can be used to unlock exclusive in-game [[Squid Sisters]] concerts, including two exclusive solo songs; one for each. Using either of the Squid Sisters causes [[Inkopolis Plaza]] to take on its appearance during a [[Splatfest]], and the player becomes colored after and wears a [[Splatfest Tee]] for whichever Squid Sister was used. During the concert, no buildings can be entered, nor can [[Judd]] be talked to.

The Squid Sisters can perform the following songs, each with a separate dance routine:

* ''[[Ink Me Up]]''
* ''[[Now or Never!#Now or Never! (Squid Sisters)|Now or Never!]]'' (Splatfest)
* ''[[City of Color]]''
* ''[[Maritime Memory]]''
* ''[[Calamari Inkantation]]''
* ''[[Bomb Rush Blush]]'' (Callie's solo; can only be chosen with Callie amiibo)
* ''[[Tide Goes Out]]'' (Marie's solo; can only be chosen with Marie amiibo)

===In other games===
While photos can be taken with Callie and Marie in {{S2}}, they can only be taken in Inkopolis Square, and without gear saved to them. In addition, their functionality is only unlocked with the completion of [[Octo Canyon (mode)|Octo Canyon]]. The rewards given by the Callie amiibo are as follows:

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Hero Headset Replica}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Hero Jacket Replica}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Hero Runner Replicas}}
* ''[[Bomb Rush Blush]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

The rewards given by the Marie amiibo are as follows:

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Armor Helmet Replica}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Armor Jacket Replica}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Armor Boot Replicas}}
* ''[[Tide Goes Out]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

In {{S3}}, the rewards given by the Callie and Marie amiibo are identical, minus the songs. In Splatoon 3, the Callie and Marie amiibo also allow you to revisit the [[Grand Festival Grounds|Grand Festival Grounds.]] 

The gloves, leggings, and ink of these amiibo glow under blacklight.

=={{anchor|Inkling Girl 2}}Inkling Girl (''Splatoon 2'')==
[[File:S2 amiibo Inkling Girl.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Inkling Girl''' amiibo was released on {{date|2017-07-21}} alongside {{S2}}. It can be purchased individually or in a pack of three with the Inkling Boy 2 and Inkling Squid 2 amiibo in North America. The hair, shirt, shoes, ink, of this amiibo, as well as elements of its [[Splat Dualies]], glow under blacklight.

The Inkling Girl 2 amiibo is a slightly dark-skinned [[Inkling]] (the fifth skin tone in ''Splatoon 2'') with neon pink hair and orange eyes (though they appear pink in-game). She has the Haircut hairstyle and wears a skirt with small biker shorts underneath. She appears to be based on the default girl Inkling from ''Splatoon 2'', along with the Inkling used to advertise ''Splatoon 2'' in commercials and on the cover of the game. She wears the [[Fake Contacts]], [[White King Tank]], and [[Cyan Dakroniks]], and carries the Splat Dualies. After battling a certain amount, the player can earn rewards from the amiibo which are received in the following order:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Squid Clip-Ons}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|School Cardigan}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Fringed Loafers}}
* ''[[Split & Splat]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

===In other games===
The Inkling Girl 2 amiibo can be used in {{S}}, which identifies it as its original counterpart (with the original iteration's color).

In {{S3}}, while the Inkling Girl and Inkling Girl 2 amiibo share the same dialogue and features, the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the Inkling Girl 2 amiibo are almost identical, minus the song, while the School Cardigan has been split into the School Cardigan A and School Cardigan B, and the Fringed Loafers have been split into the Baggy-Sock Fringe Loafs and Base Fringed Loafers. Interestingly, the Inkling Girl 2 amiibo's eyes in ''Splatoon 3'' are incorrectly shown as orange, where they should be pink.

=={{anchor|Inkling Boy 2}}Inkling Boy (''Splatoon 2'')==
[[File:S2 amiibo Inkling Boy.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Inkling Boy''' amiibo was released on {{date|2017-07-21}} alongside {{S2}}. It can be purchased individually or in a pack of three with the Inkling Girl 2 and Inkling Squid 2 amiibo in North America. The tips of this amiibo's hair, as well as its [[Splattershot]], glow under blacklight.

The Inkling Boy 2 amiibo is a light-skinned [[Inkling]] (the third skin tone in ''Splatoon 2'') with neon green hair and blue eyes (though they appear green in-game). He has the Slick hairstyle and wears shorts with pants underneath. He appears to be based on the default boy Inkling from ''Splatoon 2''. He wears the [[Fake Contacts]], [[Black V-Neck Tee]], and [[Yellow-Mesh Sneakers]] and carries the Splattershot. After battling a certain amount, the player can earn rewards from the amiibo which are received in the following order:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Squinja Mask}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Squinja Suit}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Squinja Boots}}
* ''[[Seaskape]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

===In other games===
The Inkling Boy 2 amiibo can be used in {{S}}, which identifies it as its original counterpart (with the original iteration's color).

In {{S3}}, while the Inkling Boy and Inkling Boy 2 amiibo share the same dialogue and features, the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the Inkling Boy 2 amiibo are almost identical, minus the song, while the Squinja Mask has been split into the Squinja Mask Mk I and Squinja Mask Mk II.

=={{anchor|Inkling Squid 2}}Inkling Squid (''Splatoon 2'')==
[[File:S2 amiibo Inkling Squid.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Inkling Squid''' amiibo was released on {{date|2017-07-21}} alongside {{S2}}. It can be purchased individually or in a pack of three with the Inkling Girl 2 and Inkling Boy 2 amiibo in North America. Unlike the Inkling Boy and Girl amiibo, players cannot take photos with gear saved onto it. The ink on this amiibo glows under blacklight.

The Inkling Squid 2 amiibo is a neon purple [[Inkling]] in squid form. After battling a certain amount, the player can earn rewards from the amiibo which are received in the following order:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Power Mask Mk I}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Power Armor Mk I}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Power Boots Mk I}}
* ''[[Sucker Punch]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

===In other games===
The Inkling Squid 2 amiibo can be used in {{S}}, which identifies it as its original counterpart (with the original iteration's color).

In {{S3}}, while the Inkling Squid and Inkling Squid 2 amiibo share the same dialogue and features, the game differentiates between them. The rewards given by the Inkling Squid 2 amiibo are identical, minus the song.

=={{Anchor|Pearl}}{{Anchor|Marina}}Off the Hook==
<div style="display: inline; float: right;">
[[File:S2 amiibo Pearl.png|x200px]]
[[File:S2 amiibo Marina.png|x200px]]
</div>

amiibo figures of '''[[Pearl]] and [[Marina]]''' were released on {{date|2018-07-13}} and are sold in a two-pack for $24.99 in the US. Like the other amiibo, the player can befriend them, take photos with them, and receive special gear, specifically the outfits that they wear during the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. Pearl's crown, leggings, and ink glow under blacklight. Marina's leggings and pupils also glow under blacklight.

Each amiibo unlocks a theme for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]] which changes the visuals of the game, as well as the sound effects played when entering the button prompts in the game.

When taking photos with Pearl and Marina, the player can choose if they will be dressed in their normal or ''Octo Expansion'' outfits. If the amiibo were used during a [[Splatfest]], the player was able to take a photo on-stage with Off the Hook. During the [[Trick vs. Treat (2018)|Trick vs. Treat]] and [[Family vs. Friends]] Splatfests, Marina and Pearl would have their outfit colors altered to match their designs for the Splatfests.

If the ''Octo Expansion'' outfits are selected, Pearl and Marina have poses themed after their roles in the story, such as Marina posing with her laptop that was seen in the fight against [[Commander Tartar]] and the [[NILS Statue]], or Pearl posing with the microphone she used before the same fight, when she rapped with [[Cuttlefish|Cap'n Cuttlefish]].

The rewards given by the Pearl amiibo are as follows:

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Pearlescent Crown}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Pearlescent Hoodie}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Pearlescent Kicks}}
* Theme for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

The rewards given by the Marina amiibo are as follows:

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Marinated Headphones}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Marinated Top}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Marinated Slip-Ons}}
* Theme for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

===In other games===
The Off the Hook amiibo are not identified by {{S}}, and are treated like non-''Splatoon'' amiibo.

In {{S3}}, the rewards given by the Pearl and Marina amiibo are almost identical, minus the themes, while the Pearlescent Crown has been split into the Pearlescent Crown S and Pearlescent Crown L. In Splatoon 3, the Pearl and Marina amiibo also allow you to revisit the [[Grand Festival Grounds|Grand Festival Grounds.]] 

==Octoling Girl==
[[File:S2 amiibo Octoling Girl transparent.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Octoling Girl''' amiibo was released on {{date|2018-11-07}} in Japan and Europe, on {{date|2018-11-09}} in Oceania, and on {{date|2018-12-07}} in North America. It was released as a three-pack along with the Octoling Boy and Octoling Octopus, as well as separately. Unlike the other standard ''Splatoon'' amiibo, it, the Octoling Boy, and the Octoling Octopus all have the same colored ink. Their ink and hair also all glow under blacklight.

The Octoling Girl is slightly tan (unknown skin tone for the figure itself, but the darker, fifth skin tone in ''Splatoon 2'') with orange eyes, the Tentacurl hairstyle, and reddish-pink ink. She wears the [[Agent 8]] outfit from the ''[[Octo Expansion]]'' along with the unique backpack-like ink tank, and poses with an [[E-liter 4K]]. Her knelt-down stance is the same one used in promo images with the Octoling Boy, although instead of looking straight at the screen, she is looking to the side.

The rewards given by the Octoling Girl amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Enchanted Hat}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Enchanted Robe}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Enchanted Boots}}
* ''[[5 thirsty|#5 thirsty]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

===In other games===
The Octoling Girl amiibo is not identified by {{S}}, and is treated like a non-''Splatoon'' amiibo.

In {{S3}}, the rewards given by the Octoling Girl amiibo are almost identical, minus the song, while the Enchanted Robe has been split into the Enchanted Robe A and Enchanted Robe B.

==Octoling Boy==
[[File:S2 amiibo Octoling Boy.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Octoling Boy''' amiibo was released on {{date|2018-11-07}} in Japan and Europe, on {{date|2018-11-09}} in Oceania, and on {{date|2018-12-07}} in North America. It was released as a three-pack along with the Octoling Girl and Octoling Octopus as well as separately. Unlike the other standard ''Splatoon'' amiibo, it, the Octoling Girl, and the Octoling Octopus have the same colored ink. Their ink and hair also all glow under blacklight.

The Octoling Boy is slightly tan (unknown skin tone for the figure itself, but the third skin tone in ''Splatoon 2'') with green eyes, the Punk hairstyle, and reddish-pink ink. He wears the Agent 8 outfit from the ''Octo Expansion'' along with the unique backpack-like ink tank and poses with an [[Octobrush]]. His squatted stance is the same one used in a promo image with his female counterpart, although instead of looking straight at the screen, he is looking to the side.

The rewards given by the Octoling Boy amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Steel Helm}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Steel Platemail}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Steel Greaves}}
* ''[[9 party|#9 party]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

===In other games===
The Octoling Boy amiibo is not identified by {{S}}, and is treated like a non-''Splatoon'' amiibo.

In {{S3}}, the rewards given by the Octoling Boy amiibo are identical, minus the song. Strangely, in [[Version 1.1.0 (Splatoon 3)|Version 1.1.0]] of ''Splatoon 3'', the in-game Octoling boy character's Octobrush has yellow ink on its tip, rather than the usual correct-pink ink.

==Octoling Octopus==
[[File:S2 amiibo Octoling Octopus.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Octoling Octopus''' amiibo was released on {{date|2018-11-07}} in Japan and Europe, on {{date|2018-11-09}} in Oceania, and on {{date|2018-12-07}} in North America. It was released as a three-pack along with the Octoling Girl and Octoling Boy as well as separately. Unlike the other standard ''Splatoon'' amiibo, it, the Octoling Girl, and the Octoling Boy have the same colored ink. Like the Octoling boy and girl, this amiibo's ink glows under blacklight.

The Octoling Octopus is the Octolings' octopus form jumping up with a splash of reddish-pink ink, with its main tentacles crossed. A notable difference with the squid amiibo is that its eyes look to the side instead of looking up.

The rewards given by the Octoling Octopus amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Fresh Fish Head}}
* {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Fresh Fish Gloves}}
* {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Fresh Fish Feet}}
* ''[[14 crush|#14 crush]]'' for [[Arcade machine#Splatoon 2|Squid Beatz 2]]

===In other games===
The Octoling Octopus amiibo is not identified by {{S}}, and is treated like a non-''Splatoon'' amiibo.

In {{S3}}, the rewards given by the Octoling Octopus amiibo are identical, minus the song.

===Special edition===
[[File:Special Edition amiibo.jpg|250px|left]]

Special gold versions of the Inkling Squid and Octoling Octopus were given away as prizes to the [[Competitive:GG BoyZ|GG BoyZ]] for winning the ''Splatoon 2'' Koshien Tournament 2019. They came in special black and gold packaging written with "''SPLATOON'' KOSHIEN CHAMPION 2019.1.17".
{{Clear}}

=={{anchor|Inkling Girl (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)}}Inkling (''Super Smash Bros.'')==
[[File:SSBU amiibo Inkling Girl.png|x200px|left]]

The ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' '''[[Inkling (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Inkling]]''' amiibo was released on {{date|2018-12-07}} alongside the aforementioned game.

When used in any game in the {{Ss}}, it is identified as the original Inkling Girl amiibo.
{{Clear}}

==Inkling (Yellow)==
[[File:S3 amiibo Inkling (Yellow).png|x200px|left]]

The '''Inkling (Yellow)''' amiibo released on {{date|2022-11-11}}. It can be purchased individually or in a pack of three with the Octoling (Blue) and Smallfry amiibo.

The Inkling has a moderate skin tone (the fifth skin tone in ''Splatoon 3'') with neon yellow hair (with a "Megalobraid" hairstyle), yellow irises with an orange ring around them (incorrectly presented as simply yellow in-game), and classic shorts (like the default legwear in the original ''Splatoon''). They wear a [[Tri-Shred Tee]] and a pair of [[Force ReBoots]] (two of the pieces of starting gear in ''Splatoon 3'') and wield a [[Tri-Stringer]].

The rewards given by the Inkling (Yellow) amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|Boss Floss}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|Schoolyard Scrap Jack}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|Knotty Bois}}

===In other games===
The Inkling (Yellow) amiibo can be used in {{S}}, which identifies it as its original counterpart (with the original iteration's color).

When scanned in {{S2}}, this amiibo is registered as the Inkling Girl 2 amiibo and gives the player the same gear as the original amiibo.

==Octoling (Blue)==
[[File:S3 amiibo Octoling (Blue).png|x200px|left]]

The '''Octoling (Blue)''' amiibo released on {{date|2022-11-11}}. It can be purchased individually or in a pack of three with the Inkling (Yellow) and Smallfry amiibo.

The Octoling has dark skin (the seventh skin tone in ''Splatoon 3'' for the figure itself, but the eighth skin tone in-game), blue ink and tentacles (with an "Octolocks" hairstyle), red irises with a light blue ring, and classic shorts (like the default legwear in the original ''Splatoon''). They wear a [[Seahorse Shoreliner]] and a pair of [[U Jellys]] and wield a [[.96 Gal]].

The rewards given by the Octoling (Blue) amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|Sushi Sous-Chef Band}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|Black-Belt Gi}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|Kick Dampeners}}

===In other games===
The Octoling (Blue) amiibo is not identified by {{S}}, and is treated like a non-''Splatoon'' amiibo.

When scanned in {{S2}}, this amiibo is registered as the Octoling Boy amiibo and gives the player the same gear as the original amiibo.

==Smallfry==
[[File:S3 amiibo Smallfry.png|x200px|left]]

The '''Smallfry''' amiibo released on {{date|2022-11-11}}. It can be purchased individually or in a pack of three with the Inkling (Yellow) and Octoling (Blue) amiibo.

The Smallfry has the default hairstyle and is depicted leaping out of turquoise ink, surrounded by two [[Power Egg]]s.

The rewards given by the Smallfry amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}

* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|Chaos Helm}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|Chaos Commander Suit}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|Chaos Kicks}}

===In other games===
The Smallfry amiibo is not identified by {{S}} nor {{S2}}, and is treated like a non-''Splatoon'' amiibo.

=={{Anchor|Shiver}}{{Anchor|Frye}}{{Anchor|Big_Man}}Deep Cut==
<div style="display: inline; float: right;">
[[File:S3 amiibo Shiver.png|x200px]]
[[File:S3 amiibo Frye.png|x200px]]
[[File:S3 amiibo Big Man.png|x200px]]
</div>
'''[[Shiver]], [[Frye]], and [[Big Man]]''' amiibo were released on {{date|2023-11-17}}. In North America, they can only be purchased individually, while in other regions they are also available in a pack of three. The members of Deep Cut are depicted holding their masks from [[Return of the Mammalians]] and standing in splashes of blue, yellow, and red ink respectively. In particular, the Big Man amiibo is slightly transparent.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/sillymxowmeow/status/1725627167797657791 @sillymxowmeow on Twitter (image showing that the Big Man amiibo is slightly transparent)]</ref>

All three of these amiibo have elements that glow under blacklight. Shiver's eyes, and eyeliner glow, as well as the red markings on her ears, fingers, and shark mask. Frye's tentacles, ink, and mouth glow, as well as the yellow highlights on her eyelashes and ears. Big Man's dark-gray body patterns, ink, tongue, and hat details glow.

A [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2023/October#1714612376723407167|trailer video]] revealing the Deep Cut amiibo gear rewards was published on {{date|2023-10-18}}.

The rewards given by the Shiver amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}
* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|Hohojiro Mask}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|Chomp Top}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|Faux Sharkskin Platfins}}
The rewards given by the Frye amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}
* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|Onaga Mask}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|Eelneck Tank}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|Eel Heel Socks}}
The rewards given by the Big Man amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}
* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|Manta Mask}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|Big Slick}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|Big Muds}}
All three amiibo also allow you to revisit the [[Grand Festival Grounds|Grand Festival Grounds.]] 

===In other games===
The Deep Cut amiibo are not identified by {{S}} and {{S2}}, and are treated like non-''Splatoon'' amiibo.

=={{Anchor|Callie (Alterna)}}{{Anchor|Marie (Alterna)}}Squid Sisters (Alterna)==
<div style="display: inline; float: right;">
[[File:S3 amiibo Callie (Alterna).png|x200px]]
[[File:S3 amiibo Marie (Alterna).png|x200px]]
</div>
The '''[[Callie]] (Alterna) and [[Marie]] (Alterna)''' amiibo were revealed on {{date|2024-07-18}}. It was released on {{date|2024-09-05}} alongside the Off the Hook (''Side Order'') amiibo.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://x.com/SplatoonJP/status/1814148910983819417 @SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref> They are sold in a two-pack.

These amiibo depict Callie and Marie in their outfits from {{RotM}}, performing their signature "Staaaay fresh!" poses as they stand in splashes of yellow ink.

Both amiibo have elements that glow under blacklight. Callie's hat, the tips of her tentacles, her ink, as well as the cuts on her dress glow. Marie's hat, the tips of her tentacles, her ink, as well as her parasol and part of her shirt glow.

A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgCjtExCUGU trailer video] revealing the Squid Sisters (Alterna)  amiibo gear rewards was published on {{date|2024-08-20}}.

The rewards given by the Callie (Alterna) amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}
* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|Hero Grip Replica}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|Survival Suit Replica}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|Survival Footwrap Replicas}}
The rewards given by the Marie (Alterna) amiibo are as follows:
{{Clear}}
* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|Captain's Cap Replica}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|Captain's Poncho Replica}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|Captain's Flip-Flop Replicas}}
The two amiibo also allow you to revisit the [[Grand Festival Grounds|Grand Festival Grounds.]] 

===In other games===
<!--When scanned in {{S}},
-->
In [[Splatoon]], the Squid Sisters (Alterna) amiibo are registered as the original Callie and Marie amiibo and allow the player to view the concerts.

In {{S2}}, the Squid Sisters (Alterna) amiibo are registered as the original Callie and Marie amiibo and give the player the same rewards, including the bonus songs for [[Squid Beatz 2]].

=={{Anchor|Pearl (Side Order)}}{{Anchor|Marina (Side Order)}}Off the Hook (''Side Order'')==
<div style="display: inline; float: right;">
[[File:S3 amiibo Pearl (Side Order).png|x200px]]
[[File:S3 amiibo Marina (Side Order).png|x200px]]
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The '''[[Pearl]] (''Side Order'') and [[Marina]] (''Side Order'')''' amiibo were revealed on {{date|2024-07-18}}. It was released on {{date|2024-09-05}} alongside the Squid Sisters (Alterna) amiibo.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://x.com/SplatoonJP/status/1814148910983819417 @SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref> They are sold in a two-pack.

These amiibo depict Pearl and Marina in their outfits from {{SO}}, leaping from splashes of gold and silver ink respectively (matching the colors of [[Chaos vs. Order]]), in similar poses to [[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon 3#Scroll 22|Sunken Scroll 22]].

A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijrMlmi8YQo trailer video] revealing the Pearl (''Side Order'') and Marina (''Side Order'') amiibo gear rewards was published on {{date|2024-08-20}}.

The rewards given by the Pearl (Side Order) amiibo are as follows:
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* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|World Tour Crown}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|World Tour Puffy Coat}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|World Tour Boots}}
The rewards given by the Marina (Side Order) amiibo are as follows:
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* {{Gear|S3|Headgear|World Tour Headphones}}
* {{Gear|S3|Clothing|World Tour Jacket}}
* {{Gear|S3|Shoes|World Tour Heels}}
The two amiibo also allow you to revisit the [[Grand Festival Grounds|Grand Festival Grounds.]] 

===In other games===
The Off the Hook (''Side Order'') amiibo are not identified by {{S}}, and are treated like non-''Splatoon'' amiibo.

In {{S2}}, the Off the Hook (''Side Order'') amiibo are registered as the original Pearl and Marina amiibo and give the player the same rewards, including the additional themes for [[Squid Beatz 2]].

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==Dioramas==
[[File:Splatoon amiibo diorama.png|250px|right|thumb|The Kelp Dome diorama with the Inkling Squid, Inkling Girl, and Inkling Boy amiibo]]

Nintendo has released two ''Splatoon''-themed dioramas to display amiibo, both of which were only released in Japan. One is based on [[Kelp Dome]] and another is based on a [[Squid Sisters]] concert. Both are foldable and the Squid Sisters diorama includes a hole to slot a 3DS or phone to display a Squid Sisters concert. They both come with stickers.

== Usage in non-''Splatoon'' games ==
=== ''amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits'' ===
''amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits'', known in Europe and Australia as ''amiibo Touch & Play: Nintendo Classics Highlights'', is a downloadable application for Wii U that allows amiibo owners to try out classic NES and SNES games. All amiibo figures work with the application.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/games/detail/amiibo-tap-nintendos-greatest-bits-wii-u/ {{NES}} ''amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits'' amiibo Support - Nintendo]</ref>

=== ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' ===
[[File:ACNL Squid Sisters Cosplays.png|thumb|200px|right|Squid Sisters-themed outfits and furniture in ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo'']]
[[File:ACNL Cece and Viché.png|thumb|200px|right|Squid Sisters-themed outfits and furniture in ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo'']]
As part of an [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo|update]] for ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'', amiibo compatibility was added, which includes ''Splatoon'' amiibo as well. At a certain point, the player finds a magic lamp that allows them to summon [[nookipedia:Wisp|Wisp]] once a day. When summoning Wisp, the player can tap a compatible amiibo for him to take the form of the villager it is associated with. For special characters and villagers that returned or were added in ''Welcome amiibo'', the player can either ask for an item or for the real villager to show up at the Campground area. There, the villager waits for the player in an RV. Inside, the player can ask the villager to move into their town, as well as order furniture with 3 [[nookipedia:MEOW Coupons|MEOW Coupons]].

Tapping the Callie amiibo summons [[nookipedia:Cece|Cece]] the [[nookipedia:Peppy|peppy]] squirrel. The Marie amiibo summons [[nookipedia:Viché|Viché]] the [[nookipedia:Normal|normal]] squirrel. Both variants of the Inkling Boy, Girl, and Squid amiibo summon [[nookipedia:Inkwell|Inkwell]] the [[nookipedia:Jock|jock]] octopus. Each villager comes with their own ''Splatoon''-themed items to order as well.

=== ''Bayonetta 2'' ===
The Switch version of ''Bayonetta 2'' is compatible with amiibo, in which the ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2'' series amiibo can be used to gain some items. A special message is also displayed stating: "''Here's a present from the kids in Inkopolis. Or are they squids? Whatever. Always wanted to check out their turf. They've got a fresh weaponsmith I wanna talk shop with. Maybe grab myself an N-Zap.''"

=== ''Chibi Robo! Zip-Lash'' ===
In ''Chibi Robo! Zip-Lash'', tapping any amiibo except the Chibi Robo amiibo gives the player in-game coins.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/chibi-robo-zip-lash-3ds/ {{NES}} ''Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash'' for Nintendo 3DS - Nintendo]</ref> Tapping the Inkling Girl, Boy, and Squid amiibo also add special figures of Chibi Robo posing as their respective characters that can be collected via the in-game capsule machine.

=== ''Hey! Pikmin'' ===
The first two waves of ''Splatoon'' amiibo can be tapped in ''[[pikipedia:Hey! Pikmin|Hey! Pikmin]]'' to receive various rewards. When tapped on the area selection screen, the amiibo will appear in-game on top of a Secret Spot level. Entering the amiibo's level will allow the player to collect it for Sparklium, and an entry in the [[pikipedia:Hey! Pikmin logs#amiibo Log|amiibo Log]]. When any other amiibo is scanned, including ''Splatoon'' series amiibo from waves 3 and beyond, a small amount of Sparklium will be granted instead.

=== ''Kirby'' series ===
;''Kirby: Planet Robobot''<br>
In ''[[wikirby:Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', scanning an amiibo grants Kirby a copy ability depending on the character. The Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and Inkling Squid all grant Kirby access to the Poison ability.

;''Kirby Star Allies''<br>
In ''[[wikirby:Kirby Star Allies|Kirby Star Allies]]'', the ''Splatoon'' amiibo can be scanned during a stage and give items such as healing items and Picture Pieces.

=== ''Miitopia'' ===
{{S}} amiibo figures released before ''Miitopia'''s original Japanese release can be used to unlock costumes based on their characters. Other figures give the player three arcade tickets. The same applies to the Nintendo Switch version.

=== ''New Style Boutique'' series ===
[[File:Style Savvy Inkling Girl amiibo.jpg|thumb|200px]]
;''New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward''<br>
In the Western version of ''Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward'' (released in North America as ''Style Savvy: Fashion Forward''), players can scan the Inkling Girl amiibo to unlock a pair of leggings inspired by {{S}}.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/style-savvy-fashion-forward-3ds/ {{NES}} ''Style Savvy: Fashion Forward'' for Nintendo 3DS - Nintendo]</ref> After the amiibo is scanned, a customer shows up at the player's store asking for a new outfit that goes with their Inky Leggings. If the player encourages the customer to try on their outfit (as opposed to just taking a look) and it is to their liking, then a pair of leggings is given to the player as a reward. The customer can be summoned via amiibo multiple times to unlock five variants of the item.<br>
The {{S2}} variant of the Inkling Girl also unlocks a squid pattern and an ink splotch pattern for purses and shirts.

;''New Style Boutique 3: Styling Star''<br>
In ''Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 3 - Styling Star'' (released in North America as ''Style Savvy: Styling Star''), tapping any ''Splatoon'' amiibo figure unlocks a pattern and an emblem based on the ''Splatoon'' series.

=== ''Pokkén Tournament'' ===
The ''Splatoon'' amiibo figures can be tapped once a day in ''[[bulbapedia:Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament]]'' for an avatar costume item, a title, or a Poké Gold bonus. Up to five amiibo rewards can be claimed per day. Most of the other amiibo figures can be used for this as well, however.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/games/detail/pokken-tournament-wii-u/ {{NES}} ''Pokkén Tournament'' amiibo Support - Nintendo]</ref>

=== ''Super Mario'' series ===
;''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''<br>
In ''[[mariowiki:Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker|Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'', the ''Splatoon'' amiibo figures can be used to gain a 1-Up Mushroom. Most of the other amiibo figures can be used for this as well, however.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/captain-toad-treasure-tracker-wii-u/ {{NES}} ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'' for Wii U - Nintendo]</ref>

;''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>
:''Main article: '''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'''

;''Mario Party 10''<br>
The ''Splatoon'' amiibo figures can be tapped in ''[[mariowiki:Mario Party 10|Mario Party 10]]'' for a Scratch Bonus and Mario Party Points. Most of the other amiibo figures can be used for this as well, however.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/mario-party-10-wii-u/ {{NES}} ''Mario Party 10'' for Wii U - Nintendo]</ref>

;''Mini Mario and Friends: amiibo Challenge''<br>
In ''[[mariowiki:Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge|Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'', any ''Splatoon'' amiibo figure can be used to start the game. This is the same for all other amiibo, though. However, certain amiibo from the ''Super Mario'' series unlock extra stages and have special abilities as well.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/mini-mario-and-friends-amiibo-challenge-wii-u/ {{NES}} ''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge'' for Wii U - Nintendo]</ref>

;''Super Mario Maker''<br>
:''Main article: '''[[Super Mario Maker#Costume Mario]]'''

;''WarioWare Gold''<br>
''[[mariowiki:WarioWare Gold|WarioWare Gold]]'' features amiibo sketches. Scanning any ''Splatoon'' or ''Splatoon 2'' amiibo (except for playable [[Octoling]] amiibo, which were not yet released at the time of ''Gold''{{'s}} launch) makes Wario poorly draw the scanned character which can then be sold for coins.

;''Yoshi's Woolly World'' and ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''<br>
[[File:YWW Splatoon patterns.png|thumb|200px|''Splatoon'' amiibo costumes in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]

''[[mariowiki:Yoshi's Wooly World|Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' features Yoshi patterns based on numerous Nintendo characters that can be unlocked using amiibo. ''Splatoon''-based Yoshi patterns in this game are based on the orange Inkling Girl, blue Inkling Boy, and green Inkling Squid, which are granted by their respective amiibo. The recolored and ''Splatoon 2'' Inkling amiibo simply give the designs of their original counterparts (e.g. scanning a purple Inkling Squid amiibo from ''Splatoon 2'' gives the green Inkling Squid design). Other ''Splatoon'' series amiibo are not recognized and give a generic amiibo Yoshi design.

''[[mariowiki:Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' retains the ''Splatoon'' Yoshi designs from the original ''Yoshi's Woolly World'' and also features additional designs not present in the original ''Yoshi's Woolly World'', including designs based on Callie, Marie, and recolored Inklings from the original ''Splatoon'' that can be unlocked with the corresponding amiibo. The ''Splatoon 2'' amiibo still give the original ''Splatoon'' designs and other incompatibilities remain.

=== ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' ===
:''Main article: '''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'''

=== ''The Legend of Zelda'' series ===
In ''[[zeldawiki:Hyrule Warriors|Hyrule Warriors]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' and ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]'', ''Splatoon'' amiibo can be tapped once a day for different rewards such as weapons rated three stars or lower, Rupees, crafting materials and more. Other amiibo figures can be used for this as well, however.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/hyrule-warriors-wii-u/ {{NES}} ''Hyrule Warriors'' for Wii U - Nintendo Game Details]</ref>

=== ''Word Puzzles by POWGI'' ===
In ''Word Puzzles by POWGI'', scanning in any amiibo generates a word puzzle based on the owner's Mii name and the nickname of the amiibo.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/word-puzzles-by-powgi-wii-u/ {{NES}} ''Word Puzzles by POWGI'' for Wii U - Nintendo]</ref>

==Quotes==
{{Quote|Bring an Inkling amiibo™ figure home and open cool extras in your game.|''Splatoon''{{'s}} official website<ref name="amiibo">[https://splatoon.nintendo.com/amiibo/ {{NES}} ''Splatoon''{{'s}} Official Website]</ref>}}

{{Quote|Tap a Splatoon-series amiibo™ figure to your Wii U GamePad controller. Complete the challenges to access exclusive gear for your Inkling!|''Splatoon''{{'s}} official website<ref name="amiibo"></ref>}}

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==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
* In all three games, the hub world amiibo boxes are fully textured like real amiibo boxes; even including the information on the back of amiibo boxes, albeit written in [[Inkling (Language)|Inkling]]. This is immediately visible in {{S2}} and {{S3}}, but impossible to view under normal circumstances in {{S}}.
* [[Big Man]] (who is usually sold in an extra-large amiibo box to account for his size) appears in the hub world amiibo box with his fins curled up and head tucked in. He even mentions bumping his head on the box when first scanned.
* The Inkling Girl's amiibo is the basis for her trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''.
* In ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', the Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy characters' appearances are based on their amiibo counterparts from ''Splatoon'', including the recolors.
* In ''Splatoon 2'', the Octoling amiibo speak with many grammatical errors and unusual phrases in their dialogue (most notably the Octoling Octopus). This is likely due to the [[Octarian]]s not speaking Inkling often. In ''Splatoon 3'', this is not the case and the Octoling amiibo speak in a more normal manner.
* In the UK, the only way to officially obtain an Inkling Squid amiibo at launch was to pre-order a bundle with the original ''Splatoon''. However, a truck transporting these bundles shipped from GAME was hijacked and the stock was never recovered. Consumers were instead given the other two Inkling amiibo alongside the game to compensate for this loss or could receive some money back. The culprit was never found.<ref>[https://uk.pcmag.com/nintendo-wii-u-games/42332/splatoon-truck-heist-hits-uk-gamers-right-in-the-amiibo ''Splatoon'' Truck Heist Hits U.K. Gamers Right in the amiibo]</ref>
* When the Smallfry amiibo is scanned in the amiibo box, instead of talking to the player like most amiibo, an unknown narrator helps communicate with the Smallfry.

==Etymology==
The origins and meaning of the term ''amiibo'' are both rather unclear. Bill Trinen of Nintendo of America has stated<ref>[https://time.com/3591835/nintendo-amiibo/ TIME article about amiibo, including statements from Nintendo's Bill Trinen]</ref> that the "amii" is "from a little something in Japanese that conveys the sentiment of [...] playing with your friend"; he also notes a similarity to the Spanish ''amigo'' ("friend"), but states this was not part of the origin of the term, merely that it "conveys the intent".

The doubled lowercase "i" may also be seen as linking to the Wii or Wii U consoles, or by extension [[miiwiki:Mii|Miis]] (which are also still present on the Nintendo Switch).

==External links==
* [[wikipedia:Amiibo|amiibo on Wikipedia]]
* [[NWiki:Amiibo|amiibo on NintendoWiki]]

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