Here are some cheats I found that let you start the game with any copy ability including the Star Rod. However, please use these codes at your own risk and use only one code at a time. I do not know which ones work and which ones don't as I have no time to test them all. I know that Fire and Star Rod work, however UFO made my game freeze. I do not know how the cheats will work on other emulators since I used VBA for these. Please notify me for the ones that don't work and will put up a notice. Once you've entered the cheat simply resume the game and start moving. Kirby should automatically gain the copy ability. It is permanent and Kirby will not lose the ability if he is hit by an enemy. If you wish to switch abilities, you must disable the one that you are currently using. IF your game freezes from one of the cheats, simply restart the game.
REGION: All Regions
Enable Code:
0000F3FD 000A
100011E6 0007
(Note: It may say that the code is for a different game, just ignore it.)
Fire: 3300217D 0001
Spark: 3300217D 0002
Cutter: 3300217D 0003
Sword: 3300217D 0004
Burning: 3300217D 0005
Laser: 3300217D 0006
Mike: 3300217D 0007 3300217E 0003
Wheel: 3300217D 0008
Hammer: 3300217D 0009
Parasol: 3300217D 000A
Sleep: 3300217D 000..