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The '''Kingdom Key D''', also known as the {{nihongo|"'''Kingdom Key -Dark Side-'''"<ref>[http://www.square-enix-shop.com/catalog/ma-ds.html SQUARE ENIX PRODUCT Online Catalog]</ref><ref>[https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/418932/kingdom-hearts-keyblade-keychain-kingdom-key-dark-side <nowiki>KINGDOM HEARTS KEYBLADE KEYCHAIN [KINGDOM KEY DARK SIDE] | Square Enix Online Store</nowiki>]</ref><ref>[http://store.jp.square-enix.com/item/MKH051225_1.html KINGDOM HEARTS　キーブレードキーホルダー　キングダムチェーン ダークサイド｜スクウェア・エニックス e-STORE | スクウェア・エニックス e-STORE]</ref>|キングダムチェーン ダークサイド|Kingudamu Chēn Dākusaido|lit. "Kingdom Chain Darkside"}}, is the default form of [[King Mickey]]'s second [[Keyblade]], introduced in  ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It is a Keyblade of the [[Realm of Darkness]] and the dark counterpart of [[Kingdom Key|Sora's Keyblade]] from the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "In order to work, the door needs to be closed from both the Dark side and the Light side and both a Dark and Light realm Keyblade are needed. The King needed a Keyblade opposite from the realm of Light Keyblade that Sora had, so he went to the realm of Darkness to obtain one."</ref> In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', it can be upgraded to the '''Kingdom Key D+''', the '''Kingdom Key D++''', and the '''Kingdom Key DΩ'''.


DON'T move this page to "Kingdom Key D"! It's an assumption about the English name based on the Japanese name. Let's wait for the real English name to come out; it'll be a lot less of a hassle to move it then.
The Kingdom Key D was originally seen with Mickey in the final scene of ''Kingdom Hearts'', and appears throughout ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', ''Kingdom Hearts II'', and ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' as King Mickey's Keyblade. Before the events of ''Kingdom Hearts'', when he was an apprentice of Master [[Yen Sid]], King Mickey instead wielded the [[Star Seeker]] Keyblade.


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==Development==
The {{nihongo|'''Kingdom Key D'''|キングダムチェーンD|Kingudamu Chēn D|lit. "Kingdom Chain D"}} is a [[Keyblade]] used by [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]]. It is an alternate version of the [[Kingdom Key]], and is a Keyblade of the Realm of Darkness. Some Square Enix merchandise has called it ''Darkside'' or ''Dark-side''.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', the {{nihongo|"[[Removed content#Lightseeker|Lightseeker]]"|ライトシーカー|Raitoshīkā}} was originally intended to be a [[Keychain]] for [[Ventus]], and although it is not available in the final game, the data for the Keyblade's icon and stats remains within the game's code. If equipped through the use of a cheating device, it grants Ventus +3 Strength and +2 Magic. The Keyblade's model is present in gameplay when equipped in the original Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', but the model is removed in later releases of the game.


It did not always belong to the King. Before ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', he previously wielded the Keyblade [[Star Seeker]], as shown in ''[[Birth By Sleep]]'', most likely when he was still an apprentice of [[Yen Sid|Master Yen Sid]]. In addition, this Keyblade was shown in the secret ending of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' called [[The Gathering]], along with [[Sora|Sora's]] Kingdom Key and [[Riku|Riku's]] [[Way to the Dawn]]. Notably, these three Keyblades, along with Master Xehanort's Keyblade, are the only ones in the movie shown with Keychains.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', the Kingdom Key D is listed as one of [[Riku]]'s [[Keyblade]]s in the game files, though it is unusable in normal gameplay. Like every other equippable Keyblade in the game, it changes appearance when visiting [[The Grid]], taking on a black, grey, and light blue coloration.


It was originally seen in the closing video for ''Kingdom Hearts'', and has appeared much more often in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. It is expected to appear in ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]''.
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
[[Mickey]] enters the Realm of Darkness in search of the dark counterpart of Sora's [[Kingdom Key]] in order to help [[Sora]] seal the [[Door to Darkness]]. After teaming up with [[Aqua]], Mickey realizes that since Sora acquired his Keyblade in the [[Destiny Islands]], its counterpart has to be located in the remains of the Islands. Eventually, Mickey finds the Kingdom Key D behind a door<!--does secret place door have a name?--> in the [[Depths of Darkness]],{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-}} then uses it to slay a troop of encroaching [[Darkside]]s and seal the Door to Darkness.


In ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and in ''Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+'', when Sora faces one of ten specific bosses and faints, you can play as King Mickey until Sora is revived by using either Healing Light or by King Mickey losing enough health, forcing him to use a potion on Sora and retreat. During this time you can use this Keyblade. Unfortunately, King Mickey and his Keyblade lack a finishing move, so you can't defeat a boss as him.
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Mickey briefly brandishes the Kingdom Key D when he encounters [[Riku]] in [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem's]] form, but dispels it when Riku reverts to normal.


== Stats ==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
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Upon Sora's awakening, Mickey continues to wield the Kingdom Key D on his mission to restore the [[light]]. Upon [[Xemnas]]'s defeat, Mickey does not use the Kingdom Key D again for some time, switching back to the Star Seeker.
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===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
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Upon learning that [[Real Organization XIII|Xehanort's Organization XIII]] would soon pose a threat, Mickey resumes wielding the Kingdom Key D. He uses it to cast [[Stop]]za on the Real Organization XIII.
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
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It is revealed that because the Kingdom Key D comes from the Realm of Darkness, Mickey can use it to open doors between the light and dark realms.
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When Riku and Mickey enter the Realm of Darkness to search for Aqua, they are attacked by a [[Demon Tower]], which damages the Kingdom Key D and snaps Riku's [[Way to the Dawn]] in half. Retreating to the [[Mysterious Tower]], they inform [[Yen Sid]] of what happened to their Keyblades, who then helps power up the Kingdom Key D and get a new Keyblade for Riku. This results in the fusion of the Kingdom Key D and Star Seeker, creating the [[Star Cluster]].
 
==Design==
The Kingdom Key D is a mirror of the Kingdom Key, and this purpose is reflected in its coloration - where Sora's Kingdom Key has a silver blade and Keychain and a golden guard, Mickey's has the opposite color scheme. Even the rainguard, which is blue on Sora's Kingdom Key, is red on Mickey's, although both Keyblades possess a dark-colored handle.
 
==Gameplay==
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the Kingdom Key D is used whenever Sora faints during a boss battle and King Mickey enters play. However, it lacks a finishing move, so King Mickey is unable to finish off any of these bosses; he must instead revive Sora in order for the boss to be defeated.
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' [[Mission Mode]], the Kingdom Key D is King Mickey's default Keyblade, and does not require gears to be equipped. The ground combo consists of a diagonal upward slash from the right leg, followed by the same slash from the left leg, and finishes with a 360° spinning slash. The aerial combo is exactly the same as when he uses the Star Seeker Keyblade, consisting of a horizontal slash to the right finishing with a vertical slash upward, followed by the upward slash leading into a 360° spin with the Keyblade held above the King's head, and ends with a series of three thrusts as he descends.
 
==Other appearances==
===Another side, Another story...===
The Kingdom Key D appears in the secret movie "[[Another side, Another story...]]", where it is wielded by Mickey during his brief appearance.
 
===The Gathering===
The Kingdom Key D also appears in the secret movie "[[The Gathering]]", where it is pulled from the ground by [[Aqua]] at the [[Keyblade Graveyard]].
 
===''Face My Fears''===
The [[:File:Face My Fears Art.png|EP cover art]] for "''[[Face My Fears]]''" depicts Utada Hikaru wielding the Kingdom Key D in their right hand.
 
===''The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse''===
The Kingdom Key D appears amongst the objects in Mickey's house.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mbrleigh/status/1507384942056992771 Amber Leigh on Twitter: "''I’d like to thank the Mickey Mouse crew for whoever let me get away with this, happy almost 20th anniversary KH ❤️''"]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*There is an Action Replay MAX code (FNYH-FGRU-BQKX8  MC7V-GUPP-9999E) where the Kingdom Key D replaces the Oathkeeper, but only in appearance. It has the Oathkeeper's stats and ability.
<gallery>
*In [[Sunset Horizons]], [[Aqua]] takes this Keyblade.
File:Kingdom Key D (card).png|The card King Mickey uses to perform MM Miracle in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.
File:Kingdom Key D (HT) KHII.png|The Kingdom Key D in Halloween Town in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.
File:Light Seeker KHBBS.png|The Lightseeker in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''.
File:Kingdom Key D KH3D.png|The Kingdom Key D in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.
File:Kingdom Key D (TG) KH3D.png|The Kingdom Key D's appearance in The Grid.
File:Kingdom Hearts is Light 04 KH.png|Mickey holding the Kingdom Key D in the Realm of Darkness in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
</gallery>


==See Also==
==Notes and references==
* [[Realm of Darkness]]
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* [[King Mickey]]
* [[Kingdom Key]]
* [[Star Seeker]]


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==See also==
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*[[Kingdom Key]]
*[[Star Cluster]]
*[[χ-blade]]
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[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II Keyblades]]

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Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Key D
Kingdom Key D
Token
Kingdom Key D Keychain KH.png
Japanese キングダムチェーンD
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn D
Translation Kingdom Chain D
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Key D
Kingdom Key D
Token
Kingdom Key D Keychain KHII.png
Japanese キングダムチェーンD
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn D
Translation Kingdom Chain D
Stats
Strength Magic
+3 +0
Obtained
The King's default Keyblade
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key D
Kingdom Key D
"The King's Keyblade.
The dark side of the Kingdom Key."
Token
Kingdom Key D Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーンD
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn D
Translation Kingdom Chain D
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+80 +1/
+2/
+3 		+20 +10 +1/
+2/
+3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +1/
+2/
+3 		+7 +1/
+2/
+3 		+7 +1/
+2/
+3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.13 1.13
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
No Gear, Skill Gear, Skill Gear+ ②, Technical Gear ③, Technical Gear+ ③, Duel Gear ④, Duel Gear+ ④, Loaded Gear, Loaded Gear+ ②, Chrono Gear ③, Chrono Gear+ ③, Phantom Gear ④, Phantom Gear+ ④, Phantom Gear++ ⑤, Lift Gear ③, Lift Gear+ ③, Nimble Gear ④, Nimble Gear+ ④, Wild Gear ③, Wild Gear+ ③, Ominous Gear ④, Ominous Gear+ ④, Valor Gear ②, Valor Gear+ ②, Fearless Gear ③, Fearless Gear+ ③, Prestige Gear ④, Prestige Gear+ ④, Hazard Gear ⑤, Hazard Gear+ ⑤, Casual Gear ②, Mystery Gear ③ (The King)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key D+
Kingdom Key D
"An upgraded Kingdom Key D.
Possesses excellent capabilities."
Token
Kingdom Key D Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーンD+
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn D+
Translation Kingdom Chain D+
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+117 +3 +15 +25 +3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +3 +10 +3 +15 +3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.13 1.13
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Duel Gear++ ⑤, Crisis Gear ⑤, Crisis Gear+ ⑤, Rage Gear ⑤, Rage Gear+ ⑤ (The King)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key D++
Kingdom Key D
"The penultimate Kingdom Key D.
Possesses excellent capabilities."
Token
Kingdom Key D Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーンD++
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn D++
Translation Kingdom Chain D++
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+120 +3 +15 +34 +3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +3 +10 +3 +19 +3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.13 1.13
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Omega Gear ⑥, Omega Gear+ ⑥, Champion Gear ⑤, Champion Gear+ ⑤, Ultimate Gear ⑥, Ultimate Gear+ ⑥ (The King)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key DΩ
Kingdom Key D
"The TRUE ultimate Kingdom Key D. Possesses excellent capabilities."
Token
Kingdom Key D Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーンDΩ
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn DΩ
Translation Kingdom Chain DΩ
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+125 +4 +15 +38 +4
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +4 +10 +4 +20 +4
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.13 1.13
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Zero Gear ⑤ (The King)
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep
-A fragmentary passage-
Kingdom Key D
Kingdom Key D
Katakana キングダムチェーンD
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn D
Japanese Kingdom Chain D
Kingdom Hearts III
Kingdom Key D
Japanese キングダムチェーンD
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn D
Translation Kingdom Chain D
Stats
Strength Magic
+5 +5
Obtained
Only available during first fight against Demon Tower.

The Kingdom Key D, also known as the "Kingdom Key -Dark Side-"[1][2][3] (キングダムチェーン ダークサイド Kingudamu Chēn Dākusaido?, lit. "Kingdom Chain Darkside"), is the default form of King Mickey's second Keyblade, introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It is a Keyblade of the Realm of Darkness and the dark counterpart of Sora's Keyblade from the Realm of Light.[4] In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, it can be upgraded to the Kingdom Key D+, the Kingdom Key D++, and the Kingdom Key DΩ.

The Kingdom Key D was originally seen with Mickey in the final scene of Kingdom Hearts, and appears throughout Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days as King Mickey's Keyblade. Before the events of Kingdom Hearts, when he was an apprentice of Master Yen Sid, King Mickey instead wielded the Star Seeker Keyblade.

Development[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, the "Lightseeker" (ライトシーカー Raitoshīkā?) was originally intended to be a Keychain for Ventus, and although it is not available in the final game, the data for the Keyblade's icon and stats remains within the game's code. If equipped through the use of a cheating device, it grants Ventus +3 Strength and +2 Magic. The Keyblade's model is present in gameplay when equipped in the original Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, but the model is removed in later releases of the game.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, the Kingdom Key D is listed as one of Riku's Keyblades in the game files, though it is unusable in normal gameplay. Like every other equippable Keyblade in the game, it changes appearance when visiting The Grid, taking on a black, grey, and light blue coloration.

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

Mickey enters the Realm of Darkness in search of the dark counterpart of Sora's Kingdom Key in order to help Sora seal the Door to Darkness. After teaming up with Aqua, Mickey realizes that since Sora acquired his Keyblade in the Destiny Islands, its counterpart has to be located in the remains of the Islands. Eventually, Mickey finds the Kingdom Key D behind a door in the Depths of Darkness, Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- then uses it to slay a troop of encroaching Darksides and seal the Door to Darkness.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

Mickey briefly brandishes the Kingdom Key D when he encounters Riku in Ansem's form, but dispels it when Riku reverts to normal.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

Upon Sora's awakening, Mickey continues to wield the Kingdom Key D on his mission to restore the light. Upon Xemnas's defeat, Mickey does not use the Kingdom Key D again for some time, switching back to the Star Seeker.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

Upon learning that Xehanort's Organization XIII would soon pose a threat, Mickey resumes wielding the Kingdom Key D. He uses it to cast Stopza on the Real Organization XIII.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

It is revealed that because the Kingdom Key D comes from the Realm of Darkness, Mickey can use it to open doors between the light and dark realms.

When Riku and Mickey enter the Realm of Darkness to search for Aqua, they are attacked by a Demon Tower, which damages the Kingdom Key D and snaps Riku's Way to the Dawn in half. Retreating to the Mysterious Tower, they inform Yen Sid of what happened to their Keyblades, who then helps power up the Kingdom Key D and get a new Keyblade for Riku. This results in the fusion of the Kingdom Key D and Star Seeker, creating the Star Cluster.

Design[edit]

The Kingdom Key D is a mirror of the Kingdom Key, and this purpose is reflected in its coloration - where Sora's Kingdom Key has a silver blade and Keychain and a golden guard, Mickey's has the opposite color scheme. Even the rainguard, which is blue on Sora's Kingdom Key, is red on Mickey's, although both Keyblades possess a dark-colored handle.

Gameplay[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts II, the Kingdom Key D is used whenever Sora faints during a boss battle and King Mickey enters play. However, it lacks a finishing move, so King Mickey is unable to finish off any of these bosses; he must instead revive Sora in order for the boss to be defeated.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Mission Mode, the Kingdom Key D is King Mickey's default Keyblade, and does not require gears to be equipped. The ground combo consists of a diagonal upward slash from the right leg, followed by the same slash from the left leg, and finishes with a 360° spinning slash. The aerial combo is exactly the same as when he uses the Star Seeker Keyblade, consisting of a horizontal slash to the right finishing with a vertical slash upward, followed by the upward slash leading into a 360° spin with the Keyblade held above the King's head, and ends with a series of three thrusts as he descends.

Other appearances[edit]

Another side, Another story...[edit]

The Kingdom Key D appears in the secret movie "Another side, Another story...", where it is wielded by Mickey during his brief appearance.

The Gathering[edit]

The Kingdom Key D also appears in the secret movie "The Gathering", where it is pulled from the ground by Aqua at the Keyblade Graveyard.

Face My Fears[edit]

The EP cover art for "Face My Fears" depicts Utada Hikaru wielding the Kingdom Key D in their right hand.

The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse[edit]

The Kingdom Key D appears amongst the objects in Mickey's house.[5]

Gallery[edit]

  • The card King Mickey uses to perform MM Miracle in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories.

    The card King Mickey uses to perform MM Miracle in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories.

  • The Kingdom Key D in Halloween Town in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories.

    The Kingdom Key D in Halloween Town in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories.

  • The Lightseeker in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.

    The Lightseeker in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.

  • The Kingdom Key D in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

    The Kingdom Key D in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

  • The Kingdom Key D's appearance in The Grid.

    The Kingdom Key D's appearance in The Grid.

  • Mickey holding the Kingdom Key D in the Realm of Darkness in Kingdom Hearts.

    Mickey holding the Kingdom Key D in the Realm of Darkness in Kingdom Hearts.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ SQUARE ENIX PRODUCT Online Catalog
  2. ^ KINGDOM HEARTS KEYBLADE KEYCHAIN [KINGDOM KEY DARK SIDE] | Square Enix Online Store
  3. ^ KINGDOM HEARTS　キーブレードキーホルダー　キングダムチェーン ダークサイド｜スクウェア・エニックス e-STORE | スクウェア・エニックス e-STORE
  4. ^ Director's Secret Report XIII, p. 28; Tetsuya Nomura: "In order to work, the door needs to be closed from both the Dark side and the Light side and both a Dark and Light realm Keyblade are needed. The King needed a Keyblade opposite from the realm of Light Keyblade that Sora had, so he went to the realm of Darkness to obtain one."
  5. ^ Amber Leigh on Twitter: "I’d like to thank the Mickey Mouse crew for whoever let me get away with this, happy almost 20th anniversary KH ❤️"

See also[edit]

Mickey's Keyblades
Star Seeker | Kingdom Key D | Star Cluster
Keyblades
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Key | Oathkeeper | Oblivion | Ultima Weapon | Kingdom Key D | Keyblade of Heart
Lady Luck | Olympia | Jungle King | Three Wishes | Pumpkinhead | Wishing Star | Crabclaw | Fairy Harp | Divine Rose | Spellbinder | Metal Chocobo | Lionheart | Diamond Dust | One-Winged Angel
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts II
Way to the Dawn | Destiny's Embrace | Stormfall | Ends of the Earth | Wayward Wind | Void Gear | No Name
Star Seeker | Hidden Dragon | Rumbling Rose | Hero's Crest | Monochrome | Mysterious Abyss | Follow the Wind | Wishing Lamp | Decisive Pumpkin | Circle of Life
Photon Debugger | Sweet Memories | Fatal Crest | Sleeping Lion | Guardian Soul | Gull Wing | Fenrir | Bond of Flame | Two Become One | Winner's Proof
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Missing Ache | Ominous Blight | Abaddon Plasma | Pain of Solitude | Sign of Innocence | Crown of Guilt | Abyssal Tide | Leviathan | True Light's Flight | Rejection of Fate | Midnight Roar
Glimpse of Darkness | Total Eclipse | Silent Dirge | Lunar Eclipse | Darker Than Dark | Astral Blast | Maverick Flare | Twilight Blaze | Omega Weapon | Umbrella | Aubade
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Zero/One
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Earthshaker | Darkgnaw | Chaos Ripper | Frolic Flame | Lost Memory | Rainfell | Brightcrest | Master's Defender | χ-blade
Treasure Trove | Stroke of Midnight | Fairy Stars | Victory Line | Mark of a Hero | Hyperdrive | Pixie Petal | Sweetstack | No Name (KHBBS) | Royal Radiance
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Young Xehanort's Keyblade | Bond of the Blaze | Combined Keyblade
Skull Noise | Guardian Bell | Dual Disc | Ferris Gear | Ocean's Rage | Knockout Punch | All for One | Counterpoint | Divewing | Sweet Dreams | Unbound | End of Pain
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts χ
Invi's Keyblade | Gula's Keyblade | Ira's Keyblade | Aced's Keyblade | Ava's Keyblade
Starlight | Moogle O' Glory | Bad Guy Breaker
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts III
Braveheart | Star Cluster | Replica Kingdom Key
Hero's Origin | Shooting Star | Favorite Deputy | Ever After | Happy Gear | Crystal Snow | Hunny Spout | Nano Gear | Wheel of Fate | Grand Chef | Classic Tone
Midnight Blue | Phantom Green | Dawn Till Dusk | Elemental Encoder | Advent Red | Dead of Night
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Keyblade
Other Keyblades introduced
Tower of Radiance and Shadow
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