Star Fox amiibo
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You can use Star Fox amiibo on Switch 2’s Star Fox remake, with various unlocks up for grabs.

There are 12 bonus battle banner elements – three backgrounds, and nine emblems in total – available by using all three compatible amiibo.

This page explains each of the supported Star Fox amiibo, what they unlock, and where in the game you can scan each one.

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Star Fox Supported amiibo

The three amiibo you can use on Star Fox on Switch 2 are as follows:

  • Fox (Super Smash Bros., released November 2014)
  • Falco (Super Smash Bros., released November 2015)
  • Wolf (Super Smash Bros., released December 2018)

To confirm, there is no new amiibo for the Switch 2 edition of Star Fox – meaning you have to track down these Super Smash Bros. figures for the

Star Fox amiibo Unlocks

Each Star Fox amiibo unlocks a new Background, and three Emblems – a paw-print, a front-facing profile and a side-facing profile – to be used in multiplayer.

All 12 items can be seen in the following screenshot:

Star Fox Switch 2 amiibo
Image: Nintendo Life

Where To Scan amiibo In Star Fox On Switch 2

Now we know what they unlock, where exactly do you scan amiibo?

First, visit the main menu, then select the amiibo icon in the upper left corner. You’ll be then prompted to scan the amiibo.


Once you’re done unlocking new profile options and are ready to return to the single-player campaign, our Star Fox routes walkthrough can help you take new paths you haven’t explored yet.