Just because Nintendo haven’t been releasing as many amiibo and amiibo associated games like they have done in earlier yes, it doesn’t mean there was no love for amiibo in 2021. It is because of that reason, we’re on hand to serve you up a look back at all the amiibo related goodness 2021 had to offer:
Looking Back at the amiibo & amiibo Associated Games that released in 2021:
2021 Nintendo Switch Games & DLC that Use amiibo:
- Super Mario 3D World+ Bowsers Fury– February 12, 2021 (Worldwide)
- MONSTER HUNTER RISE– March 26, 2021 (Worldwide)
- Miitopia– May 21, 2021 (Worldwide)
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin– July 9, 2021 (Worldwide)
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD– July 16, 2021 (Worldwide)
- Metroid Dread– October 8, 2021 (Worldwide)
amiibo 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: $15.99
Function: Unlocks a special “Sinister Seal” Palamute layered armor set in MONSTER HUNTER RISE.
Magnamalo
*Collector’s Edition of MONSTER HUNTER RISE comes 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: $15.99
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: $15.99
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.
As always, we hope you found this guide helpful and enjoyed our look back at the amiibo and amiibo associated games that released in 2021. For a look at the amiibo that released in 2022, why not click here.
