*Last Updated: May 1, 2022
Since the introduction of amiibo on June 10, 2014, the toys-to-life product has gone on to be compatible with four pieces of hardware (Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 2DS XL, Nintendo Wii U and the Nintendo Switch) and just when it looks like amiibo might finally be on its way out the door, recent months have shown to us that Nintendo is not quite ready to bid farewell to them just yet, thanks to the announcement of more to come.
In this guide, we will be providing details on all known upcoming amiibo and games will be using the new amiibo. Let’s do it:
2022 Nintendo Switch Games & DLC that Use amiibo:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – March 25, 2022 (Worldwide) – RELEASED
MONSTER HUNTER RISE: SUNBREAK (DLC Expansion) – June 30, 2022 (Worldwide)
2021 Nintendo Switch Games & DLC that Use amiibo:
Super Mario 3D World+ Bowsers Fury – February 12, 2021 (Worldwide) – RELEASED
MONSTER HUNTER RISE – March 26, 2021 (Worldwide) – RELEASED
Miitopia – May 21, 2021 (Worldwide) – RELEASED
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin – July 9, 2021 (Worldwide) – RELEASED
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – July 16, 2021 (Worldwide) – RELEASED
Metroid Dread – October 8, 2021 – RELEASED
Expected amiibo Releasing in 2022 (Possibly):
More amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are expected when DLC fighters get their very own amiibo announced and released. Expected amiibo are:
- Player 2 (Female) Byleth from Fire Embelm: Three Houses (Hopefully)
- Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII
- Pyra / Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- Kazuya Mishima from TEKKEN
- Sora from Kingdom Hearts
Upcoming amiibo Releasing in 2022:
Steve
Series: Minecraft
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: 2022 TBD
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Steve Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Alex
Series: Minecraft
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: 2022 TBD
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Alex Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Steve & Alex amiibo – Double Pack
Series: Minecraft
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: 2022 TBD
Price: $29.99
Function: Unlocks Steve and Alex as Figure Players in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Palamute “Canyne Malzeno X”
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Releases: 2022 TBD
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special “Formal Dragon” Palamute layered armor set in MONSTER HUNTER RISE: SUNBREAK.
Malzeno
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Releases: 2022 TBD
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special “Formal Dragon” Hunter layered armor set in MONSTER HUNTER RISE: SUNBREAK.
Palico “Canyne Malzeno X”
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Releases: 2022 TBD
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special “Formal Dragon” Palico layered armor set in MONSTER HUNTER RISE: SUNBREAK.
amiibo Previously Released in 2022:
Min Min
Series: ARMS
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: April 29, 2022
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Min Min Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
amiibo Previously Released in 2021:
Cat Mario
Series: Super Mario
Associated Game: Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury
Releases: February 12, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: $15.99
Function: Used to spawn a power-up for an invincible White Cat.
Cat Peach
Series: Super Mario
Associated Game: Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury
Releases: February 12, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: $15.99
Function: Used to spawn random power-ups.
Cat Mario & Cat Peach amiibo – Double Pack
Series: Super Mario
Associated Game: Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury
Releases: February 12, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: $29.99
Function: Cat Mario – Used to spawn a power-up for an invincible White Cat / Cat Peach – Used to spawn random power-ups
Palamute
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Releases: March 26, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special “Sinister Seal” Palamute layered armor set in MONSTER HUNTER RISE.
Magnamalo
*Collector’s Edition of MONSTER HUNTER RISE will come with a Magnamalo amiibo, in addition to the physical game and other goodies
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Releases: March 26, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special “Sinister Seal” layered Hunter armor set in MONSTER HUNTER RISE.
Palico
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Releases: March 26, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special “Sinister Seal” Palico layered armor set in MONSTER HUNTER RISE.
Banjo & Kazooie
Series: Banjo & Kazooie.
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: March 26, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Banjo & Kazooie Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Terry Bogard
Series: Fatal Fury
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: March 26, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Terry Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Player 1 Byleth (Male)
Series: Fire Emblem
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: March 26, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Byleth Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Ena
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Releases: July 9, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special layered armor set in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
Razewing Ratha
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Releases: July 9, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special layered armor set in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
Tsukino
Series: Monster Hunter
Associated Game: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Releases: July 9, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: N/A
Function: Unlocks a special layered armor set in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
Zelda & Loftwing
Series: The Legend of Zelda
Associated Game: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Releases: July 16, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: $24.99
Function: Scan this amiibo figure* from anywhere on the surface world to quickly travel to the sky—even within the depths of a dungeon. Scan it again above the clouds to return to the same spot on the surface.
Video showcasing amiibo function: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjSHq7e3mB8
Samus & E.M.M.I. amiibo – Double Pack
Series: Metroid
Associated Game: Metroid Dread
Releases: October 8, 2021 (NA & JP ) / November 5, 2021 (EU & UK)
Price: $29.99
Samus amiibo Function: Scan the Samus amiibo for an extra energy tank to increase your health by 100. Tap it again once per day to receive health.
E.M.M.I amiibo Function: The E.M.M.I. amiibo grants a Missile+ tank to increase Samus’ missile capacity by 10. Tap it again once per day to replenish some missiles.
Animal Crossing amiibo Cards – Series 5 (3 Pack)
Series: Animal Crossing
Associated Game: Animal Crossing: New Horizons & Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC
Releases: November 5, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: N//A
Function: Compatible amiibo figures and cards (sold separately) can be used to invite characters onto the islands
Animal Crossing amiibo Cards – Series 5 (6 Pack)
Series: Animal Crossing
Associated Game: Animal Crossing: New Horizons & Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC
Releases: November 5, 2021 (Worldwide)
Price: $5.99
Function: Compatible amiibo figures and cards (sold separately) can be used to invite characters onto the islands
amiibo Previously Released in 2020:
Dark Samus
Series: Super Smash Bros.
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: January 17, 2020 (Worldwide)
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Dark Samus Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Richter
Series: Super Smash Bros.
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: January 17, 2020 (Worldwide)
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Richter Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Joker
Series: Super Smash Bros.
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: September 25, 2020 (EU & JP) / October 02, 2020 (NA)
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Joker Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
Hero
Series: Super Smash Bros.
Associated Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Releases: September 25, 2020 (EU & JP) / October 02, 2020 (NA)
Price: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a Hero Figure Player in-game that you can train, teach abilities, and upgrade with spirits. amiibo Figure Players can be sent off on a journey and earn players rewards.
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