Why is my amiibo not working?

Check the amiibo line-up and ensure that the amiibo is compatible with the intended software. From the software's menu options, check for any software updates. Look at the software packaging or game manual and verify that the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is compatible with that software.
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How do I fix my defective amiibo?

If you have an issue with your amiibo, such as a cosmetic defect, damage, or if the amiibo will not work, the retailer from which you purchased the amiibo may be able to replace it. This will depend on the retailer's return policies. Nintendo cannot repair or replace amiibo, nor can Nintendo sell amiibo directly.
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How do you get an amiibo to work?

Touch the amiibo to the NFC touchpoint. On the Joy-Con, the NFC touchpoint is located on the right control stick. On the Pro Controller, the NFC touchpoint is located over the Nintendo Switch logo at the top-center of the controller.
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How do you reset an amiibo?

Complete These Steps:

From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select amiibo. Select the data you would like to delete. To delete game data only, select Delete Game Data. To delete all data on the amiibo, select Reset amiibo.
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How do I activate my amiibo on my switch?

After you have unlocked the amiibo rune in the game, press the + Button to open the in-game Menu. Press the R Button to access the System Menu. Select Options, then change the amiibo setting to Use amiibo to enable that power.
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How do I test my amiibo on a Switch?

Touch the amiibo to the NFC touchpoint. On the Joy-Con controllers, the NFC touchpoint is located on the Right Stick. On the Pro Controller, the NFC touchpoint is located over the Nintendo Switch logo at the top-center of the controller.
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Do all Amiibos work on Switch?

Amiibo are not tied to a specific system. They work on Wii U, 3DS, and Switch. Amiibo with read write data from WiiU/3DS are not supported on Switch due to Switch not have the games that use that function.
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What happens if I reset my amiibo?

Important: Resetting amiibo data will delete both game data and user/nickname data. If you don't want to lose the user/nickname data, then you may find our information on deleting game data helpful.
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How do switch Amiibos work?

You can use amiibo on Nintendo Switch by tapping them to the NFC touchpoint on the right Joy-Con or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (sold separately). You can use amiibo on New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL and New Nintendo 2DS XL by tapping them to the NFC area on the bottom screen.
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Can an amiibo be used twice?

Yes, for games that do not save data to the amiibo figures, a single figure can be used with multiple copies of the same game.
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Why won t my amiibo character move in?

If another villager is already camping then you won't be able to scan the card. After the third scan, make sure there is a plot of land available for the villager to move in. After scanning three days, talking to them, giving them the item they request, they will agree to move in.
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Are amiibo cards legal?

It appears that Nintendo has taken action against Amiibo Bootleg card sellers in the past, citing copyright as justification – selling prefabricated amiibo Bootleg is very illegal and can fall under piracy and/or copyright infringement. Fake amiibos won`t hurt your backup or console.
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Where do you tap amiibo on switch?

Tap a compatible amiibo™ to the NFC touchpoint on the right Joy-Con controller or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and their figure player will appear in your game! Figure players can learn new abilities and tactics as they fight.
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Which Amiibos are discontinued?

Only a few weeks after the launch of the first wave of Amiibo Figurines, it was discovered that certain Amiibo were discontinued because of character popularity, prompting questions concerning Amiibo rarity. From the first wave, Marth, Wii Fit Trainer, and Villager are no longer being stocked on store shelves.
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What is the rarest amiibo ever?

Rarest amiibo List
  • Qbby. With the above restrictions in place, Qbby is left as the single rarest amiibo there is. ...
  • Most Monster Hunter Stories amiibo. This line of amiibo was only released in Japan. ...
  • The Splatoon alternate colors 3-pack. ...
  • The Metroid: Samus Returns 2-pack. ...
  • Pikmin. ...
  • Mega Yarn Yoshi. ...
  • Poochy. ...
  • Gold Mega Man.
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How do I know if my amiibo is working?

If the amiibo can be registered on the right control stick, then that indicates that both the amiibo and the console are working properly.
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Do Amiibos only work once?

You can only scan your Amiibo once every 24 hours, however, there is a way to reset this so that you can scan them as many times as you'd like. To do this, all you need to do is simply go to your Nintendo Switch's internal clock, and move it one day.
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Are Amiibos a one time use?

Amiibo cards last forever. I'm pretty sure it is the game that is tracking visits and request completion since all that happens after scanning the card. The card itself just has the code for the character so anyone can use that card as many times as they want.
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Can you write over an amiibo?

A: From what we have learned from other customers, once amiibo data has been written to these they cannot be rewritten. After that, you can consider them to behave like an original amiibo from Nintendo.
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Do Amiibos do more damage?

However, it has recently been brought up, and verified by players on a few threads that Amiibo do more damage than normal CPUs and players at high levels, even when they have not been buffed with equipment.
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What happens if you get an amiibo wet?

TL:DR Don't worry about getting Amiibo wet, water isn't an issue, even to an exposed NFC chip.
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Can you use an amiibo without an amiibo?

However, you won't be able to use the amiibo functionality of these games without an amiibo.
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Can any amiibo work for any game?

Nintendo designed all Amiibo characters to be cross-compatible with all games that support specific Amiibo characters, regardless of whichever model line these characters belong to; for example, Mario figurines from both the Super Smash Bros. and Super Mario series have the same functionality.
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What's the point of amiibo?

Amiibo are designed to enhance Nintendo games but are not required. Some games may be easier if you have the right amiibo. For example, scanning a Mario amiibo when playing Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch grants immunity to damage for 30 seconds, and scanning a Princess Peach amiibo grants a life-up heart.
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