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Amiibo’s are plastic figures based on games released for Nintendo consoles. These highly collectible figures also contain a little chip in the base of each model that allows users to unlock special bonuses when they are used with specific games that support them. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wilds Amiibo support is a great example of how it can be implemented. Collecting these can be expensive which is why it will come as good news to people to know that it is possible to create your own Amiibos using cheap cards that can be purchased on eBay. This guide will show you how to create your own Amiibo backups using an Android phone and a pack of $2 cards purchased from China.

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To create your own Amiibos you will need 2 things.

1. An Android smartphone with NFC support. Most phones typically have this to support things like Android pay.
2. NFC 215 cards or stickers. You can easily find these on eBay for very cheap. Some are plastic cards and others are circular pieces of paper/stickers. Anything will do so long as they are NFC 215 and none of the other formats.

Step 1 – Setup your phone

The first thing you will need on your phone is the app that will do all the reading and writing. Download the latest version of TagMo from the GitHub page and install it on your phone (Download the TagMo app here). By default (like for legal reasons) there is no Amiibo data in this app, it is completely blank. The next step involves getting the Amiibo data. There are multiple ways to obtain the Amiibo bin files, one such way is to scan them yourself. I’m not sure if it legal to obtain them from the internet. I am not going to provide any dumps here for fear of getting into trouble. To get the bin files, you should only ever scan the models that you own. A quick Google search for amiibo bin files will help you if you chose not to take my advice.

Once you have obtained the bin files into the TagMo folder on the root of your phone. I am using a Galaxy S7 and this folder was inside “Internal Storage/tagmo/”. Drop all the bin files into this directory. When you load the app back up again you will be able to select the Amiibo you want from the menu. Once this is working your phone is fully set up and ready to go.

Step 2 – Obtaining NFC tags

The most important thing to know about this is there are various types of NFC tags and the Nintendo Switch will ONLY support the NFC 215 tags. If you try to use any others, they will not work. If you go to any online market like Aliexpress and eBay, you will easily find what you want if you simply search NFC 215 tags. The Image below is an example of what you need to look for. Most of these tags come from China, so if you are looking to quickly make your own Amiibos, then you need to order these quickly as there is going to be a long wait.

Step 3 – Write to the NFC Tags

Now that the phone is setup and you have your Amiibo bin files and tags to write them to, you can go ahead with actually doing it! Load up the TagMo app and choose an Amiibo that you want to create. Once you select an option, you will see that a few additional buttons have lit up on the device. Click the “Write Tag” button (which as of 2.6.1 is found second from the top on the right column). This will prompt you to place the tag underneath your phone and it should write to the NFC tag very quickly. The app should let you know whether it was successful or not. It should work first go, if not try again.

Step 4 – Validate

Now that you have completed the process of creating your own Amiibo using an Android device, you can validate it has worked. The quick way to do it is to press the “Scan Tag” button on the TagMo app and see what it detects on the card. You can also load up your Nintendo Switch and try to use the Amiibo in game. Hold the NFC tag over the right analog stick on the JoyCon and the Amiibo card should show up for you in game.

FAQ

Do I have to use an Android device to create Amiibos?

– You can use anything that is capable of writing NFC tags, but for the sake of convenience, the TagMo app is so simple to use that it is worth your while using this.

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Where can I buy NFC tags to create Amiibos?

– I found them quite easily on eBay, but you can find them in a large number of different places online. There is nothing secret or rare about these tags, they are used in lots of other things. It is quite easy to find them.

Should I get the cards or the circle tags?

– I would recommend the cards as they are much more durable, but if you take care of your stuff it shouldn’t matter. Ideally, you would stick the circular tags to something else that is more durable.

Is This Safe?

– Yes, the NFC tags hold a tiny amount of data. You are not at risk of getting a virus or anything like that from doing this.

The Load Tag option doesn’t stop loading

– This process is fairly slow in general. If you have a huge amount of tags in the folder or your phone is a bit slow, this process can take a little bit of time to complete. Just wait and let it run and it should complete for you.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is out now, and if you're looking to use your amiibo with the game or buy new ones, we're here to help. Here's a list of all the amiibo you can buy to use with your Smash Bros. game.

When scanned, these amiibo will come into your game as FP (Figure Player) fighters, allowing you to train and level them to become stronger the more you play with them. These FP fighters appear and function just like their standard counterparts otherwise. All their stats are saved in the amiibo, and you can take your fighters into others' games so you can have them no matter where you're playing.

Don't forget that fighters are tied to all versions of their amiibo figurines, so Yarn Yoshi will scan into your game just as a regular Yoshi would. This is great news for those who like some of the more flavorful amiibo variations available.

New amiibo are on the way!

While there's a wide range of amiibo already compatible with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo will be releasing new ones to go along with some of the fighters who didn't yet have models available. They will be released in waves so you're going to have to stay on top of things if you want to get them all. Here are all the forthcoming amiibo and when they will be available.

Sometime in 2019: Pokemon Trainer, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Snake, and Simon.

Amiibo you can buy for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

If you're looking to pick up all the existing amiibo that are compatible with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, here is a complete list. Due to the fact that have been out for some time now, there are some that are pretty scarce and therefore can go for some pretty high prices.

Other amiibo you can use in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Some amiibo in can work in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate even if they don't correspond to one of the fighters in the game. Instead, these amiibo will give you corresponding Spirits. The Spirits you can get from amiibo range from Novice to Legendary, and can be either Support or Primary. We've listed all those Spirits below, as well as their rank, type, and, where applicable, abilities.

• Toad: Toad, Primary Grab Advanced Spirit
• Goomba: Goomba, Primary Neutral Novice Spirit
• Koopa Troopa: Koopa Troopa, Novice Support Spirit (Green Shell Equip
• Waluigi: Waluigi, Primary Neutral Ace Spirit
• Boo: Boo, Primary Neutral Novice Spirit
• Shovel Knight: Shovel Knight, Primary Attack Ace Spirit
• Chibi-Robo: Chibi Robo, Primary Grab Advanced Spirit
• Qbby: Qbby, Ace Support Spirit (Ore Club Equip)
• Detective Pikachu: Detective Pikachu, Advanced Support Spirit (Fog Immunity)
• Waddle Dee: Waddle Dee, Primary Neutral Advanced Spirit
• Pearl/Marina: Off the Hook, Ace Support Spirit (Undamaged Attack and Speed Up)
• Callie/Marie: Squid Sisters, Legendary Support Spirit (Fast Final Smash Meter)
• Metroid: Metroid, Ace Support Spirit (KOs heal damage)
• Cyrus/Reese: Cyrus and Reese, Ace Support Spirit (Ore Club Equip)
• K.K. Slider: DJ K.K., Primary Neutral Advanced Spirit
• Tom Nook: Toom Nook, Primary Neutral Advanced Spirit
• Timmy and Tommy: Timmy and Tommy, Master Neutral Spirit (Unlocks Adventure Mode Shop)
• Kicks: Kicks, Advanced Support Spirit (Sticky-Floor Immunity)
• Celeste: Celeste, Advanced Support Spirit (Item Gravitation)
• Blathers: Blathers, Ace Support Spirit (Black Hole Equip)
• Digby: Digby, Primary Neutral Advanced Spirit
• Resetti: Resetti, Primary Grab Ace Spirit
• Lottie: Lottie, Primary Grab Advanced Spirit
• Kapp'n: Kapp'n, Ace Support Spirit (Easier Dodging)
• Sable: Able Sisters Ace Support Spirit (Shield Durability)
• Yarn Poochy: Yarn Poochy, Primary Shield Advanced Spirit
• Pikmin: Blue Pikmin, Advanced Support Spirit (Thrown Items Up)
• Pikmin (cont.): Red Pikmin, Advanced Support Spirit (Lava-Floor Resist)
• Pikmin (cont.): Yellow Pikmin, Advanced Support Spirit (Energy Shot Attack / Resistance Up
• Pikmin (cont.): Winged Pikmin, Novice Support Spirit (Floaty Jumps)
• Pikmin (cont.): Rock Pikmin, Primary Grab Novice Spirit
• Alm/Celica: Alm and Celica (Young), Primary Neutral Novice Spirit
• Tiki: Tiki, Primary Neutral Advanced Spirit
• Bokoblin: Bokoblin, Primary Neutral Novice Spirit
• Guardian: Guardian, Advanced Support Spirit (Weapon Resist Up)
• Daruk: Daruk, Primary Shield Advanced Spirit
• Urbosa: Urbosa, Primary Attack Advanced Spirit
• Mipha: Mipha, Advanced Support Spirit (Critical-Health Stats Up)
• Revali: Revali, Advanced Support Spirit (Shooting Attack Up)
• Wolf Link: Midna, Primary Grab Ace Spirit

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