If you've got your hands on a copy of the excellent Splatoon 3, you might be aware that there's a whole host of previously released amiibo that are compatible with the game. This includes the original amiibo released with the Wii U original Splatoon, as well as the shinier, newer amiibo released alongside Splatoon 2.
Note. Many of these unlocks apply to Splatoon 2, too.
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Splatoon 3 amiibo Compatibility And Unlock Guide - Full List
Below you'll find a full list of every amiibo compatible with Splatoon 3 along with the rewards you unlock for scanning them.
We'll begin with the most recently released amiibo and work backwards.
Shiver - Splatoon 3
Scanning the Shiver amiibo will unlock:
- Hohojiro Mask (Sub Power Up)
- Chomp Top (Ninja Squid)
- Faux Sharkskin Platfins (Ink Resistance Up)
Frye - Splatoon 3
Using the Frye amiibo will give you:
- Onaga Mask (Run Speed Up)
- Eelneck Tank (Intensify Action)
- Eelheel Socks (Special Saver)
Big Man - Splatoon 3
Scanning the Big Man amiibo will reward you with:
- Manta Mask (Last-Ditch Effort)
- Big Slick (Swim Speed Up)
- Big Muds (Stealth Jump)
Octoling (Blue) - Splatoon 3
Scanning the Octoling (Blue) amiibo will get you:
- Sushi Sous-Chef Brand (Ink Saver (Sub))
- Black-Belt Gi (Haunt)
- Kick Dampeners (Quick Super Jump)
Inkling (Yellow) - Splatoon 3
The Inkling (Yellow) amiibo will reward you with:
- Boss Floss (Intensify Action)
- Schoolyard Scrap Jack (Sub Resistance Up)
- Knotty Bois (Drop Roller)
Small Fry - Splatoon 3
Small Fry's amiibo will give you:
- Chaos Helm (Special Power Up)
- Chaos Commander Suit (Ink Saver (Main))
- Chaos Kicks (Intensify Action)
Pearl and Marina 'Off The Hook' amiibo - Splatoon 2
The Pearl amiibo will bag you:
- Pearlescent Kicks (Special Charge Up)
- Pearlescent Hoodie (Respawn Punisher)
- Pearlescent Crown S (Sub Resistance Up)
- Pearlescent Crown L (Sub Resistance Up)
The Marina amiibo will give you:
- Marinated Slip-Ons (Ink Recovery Up)
- Marinated Top (Special Power Up)
- Marinated Headphones (Special Saver)
Octoling Girl amiibo - Splatoon 2
Scanning the Splatoon 2 Octoling Girl amiibo will give you:
- Enchanted Boots (Run Speed Up)
- Enchanted Robe A (Thermal Ink)
- Enchanted Robe B (Thermal Ink)
- Enchanted Hat (Ink Saver (Main))
Octoling Boy amiibo - Splatoon 2
Scanning the Splatoon 2 Octoling Boy amiibo will give you:
- Steel Greaves (Object Shredder)
- Steel Platemail (Ink Saver (Sub))
- Steel Helm (Special Charge Up)
Octoling Octopus amiibo - Splatoon 2
Scanning the Splatoon 2 Octoling Octopus amiibo will give you:
- Fresh Fish Feet (Quick Respawn)
- Fresh Fish Gloves (Quick Super Jump)
- Fresh Fish Head (Comeback)
Inkling Girl amiibo - Splatoon 2 (Neon Pink)
Scanning the Splatoon 2 Inkling Girl amiibo will grant you:
- Baggy-Sock Fringe Loafers (Sub Resistance Up)
- Base Fringe Loafers (Sub Resistance Up)
- School Cardigan A (Ink Recovery Up)
- School Cardigan B (Ink Recovery Up)
- Squid Clip-Ons (Opening Gambit)
Inkling Boy amiibo - Splatoon 2 (Lime Green)
Scanning the Splatoon 2 Inkling Boy amiibo will grant you the following items:
- Squinja Shoes (Swim Speed Up)
- Squinja Suit (Special Saver)
- Squinja Mask Mk I (Quick Respawn)
- Squinja Mask Mk II (Quick Respawn)
Inkling Squid amiibo - Splatoon 2 (Purple)
Scanning the Splatoon 2 Inkling Squid amiibo will give you:
- Power Boots Mk I (Sub Resistance Up)
- Power Armor Mk I (Ink Resistance Up)
- Power Mask Mk I (Ink Resistance Up)
Callie amiibo
Scanning Callie will net you the following:
- Hero Runner Replicas (Quick Super Jump)
- Hero Jacket Replica (Swim Speed Up)
- Hero Headset Replica (Run Speed Up)
Marie amiibo
Scan Marie in and you'll get:
- Armor Boot Replicas (Tenacity)
- Armor Jacket Replica (Special Charge Up)
- Armor Helmet Replica (Ink Saver (Main))
Inkling Girl amiibo - original Splatoon (Orange / Green)
Scanning the Inkling Girl amiibo from the original Splatoon will grant you:
- School Shoes + Hi Socks (Ink Saver (Sub))
- Base School Shoes (Ink Saver (Sub))
- School Uniform A (Ink Recovery Up)
- School Uniform B (Ink Recovery Up)
- Squid Hairclip (Swim Speed Up)
Inkling Boy amiibo - original Splatoon (Blue / Purple)
Scanning the Inkling Boy amiibo from the original Splatoon grants you:
- Samurai Shoes (Special Power Up)
- Samurai Jacket (Special Charge Up)
- Samurai Helmet (Quick Super Jump)
Inkling Squid amiibo - original Splatoon (Green / Orange)
Finally scanning the Inkling Squid amiibo from the original Splatoon will give you:
- Power Boots (Ink Saver (Main))
- Power Armor (Quick Respawn)
- Power Mask (Sub Resistance Up)
How to scan amiibo
Just head over to the amiibo stand in Splatsville (almost directly behind where you spawn upon starting the game) and follow the on-screen instructions to scan your amiibo proper.
You may need to scan each amiibo multiple times (playing online battles in between said scans) in order to unlock every piece of gear an amiibo offers. It isn't much of a burden, but something to keep in mind.
It should be noted that none of the above bonus items are necessary to enjoy the game to its fullest, but they're fun perks and fashion accessories to enjoy if you happen to own any of the amiibo.
For more on Splatoon 3, check out our Tips, Tricks, And Hints guide packed full of fresh advice on how to splat with the best of them. We also have a Weapon List With The Best Pick For Every Weapon Type, All Sunken Scroll Locations, a Full List Of Splatoon 3 amiibo Unlocks And Rewards, and Every New And Returning Turf War Stage in the game, plus info on How To Unlock Alterna Logs and How To Transfer Your Splatoon 2 Save Data, if that's causing you trouble.
Elsewhere, find out Where To Buy The Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console And Pro Controller, and if you haven't picked up the game itself, you can check out our review along with the best deals and find out Where To Buy Splatoon 3 On Nintendo Switch.
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The Callie and Marie amiibo do NOT require finishing story mode for the armor replicas. They are available immediately. Edit - maybe this is due to importing Splatoon 2 data?
Pearl and Marina will only give you one piece at a time. I believe the second and third pieces unlock by using them again after reaching specific levels but I can't confirm. Shoes come first.
Inkling Girl (Splatoon 1) gives:
Squid Hairclip
School Uniform A (skirt)
School Uniform B (no skirt)
School Shoes + HI Socks
Base School Shoes
Gives 5 pieces total, but both versions of each slot provide the same primary bonus.
@Ashunera84 weird, for me pearl and marina just gave me all their gear in one. this may be bc I was level 5 tho
There are only about a dozen Splatoon amiibo and they couldn't even be bothered to give the different colored amiibo different gear? Lame for the people who own them all. I own 4 and 2 are of the girl.
I had a save from the time I borrowed Splatoon 2 from the library. I booted it up but never played it, my kid finished the single player, so when I started Splatoon 3 it said I was level 1 but it still gave me the 3 gold tickets and other items. Haven't tried the amiibo yet, my other kid hogged the game all day. They did pay half.
Not sure if this was anyone else’s experience, but after my son scanned them for his save file, I couldn’t get the free gear on my save file. Only one user per system, maybe? Did this happen to anyone else?
Smash bros inkling girl counts as splatoon 1 inkling girl (orange)
@mjharper Amiibo dlc worked for my two switch users on my console for Splatoon 2. Although, I don't have a family account anymore to test the scenario for Splatoon 3. I created a new switch user & booted up Splatoon 3 for the test: I scanned the amiibo, and the amiibo character said they'd give me free gear "if I was connected to the internet". I'd need a family plan to complete that. I don't have a family plan anymore.
Now, if you scan the amiibo, and it says it must delete that data on the amiibo, let it. The they're talking about the tiny bit of data stored on the amiibo NFC amiibo chip, which was just a gear & weapon preset. You have to allow it to delete the data off the amiibo for it to give gear to a new switch user.
I hope this maybe helps, if nobody else knows.
@Ashunera84 yo yo do u know the exact requirements to get all 3 pieces of amiibos for all of em? : )
@dario64 If you only get one piece of gear from the amiibo, I think you have to save a setup of gear & weapons to the ammibo. After that, if you scan the amiibo, I believe they will give you the rest of the gear.
My octo girl and octo boy amiibo gave me all 3 automatically. Splatoon 1 inkling boy only gave me the boots the first time.
@WoomyNNYes right on m8 thank u!!! & good luck out there lmao
There is an error in this article. The Pearl Amiibo gives two different crowns, the Pearlescent Crown L and the Pearlescent Crown S. They both have the ability Sub Resistance Up, since Cold Blooded doesn't exist in Splatoon 3.
Quick work after today's stream, Alex. Well done!
For those starting from scratch:
You get the first piece of gear when you first scan the Amiibo. The second piece is unlocked after winning (not just playing) 10 games in any mode. Turf War or ranked both work. The third piece of gear is unlocked after winning another 10 matches. At 5 and 15 won games, they will hint at having found something for you, but you only get it at the 10th and 20th won game.
You don't need to save any data to the Amiibo to get the gear if you're starting from scratch in Splatoon 3.
@mrmivo Thanks, man. 👍 Everyone got me thinkin' I just had to scan the amiibo to get all the gear.
I think it's a little excessive to force the player to play games when we've already spent money on the amiibo for the gear... I get it's to get players to actually PLAY, but it's pretty annoying, IMO.
@AlexOlney
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