Earlier today, Nintendo finally revealed exactly how the Amiibo figurines will work for the new Smash games, and gave us a comprehensive explanation of their exact uses and advantages.
Basically, the Amiibo figurines are small companions that can be used as playable characters when connected to the Wii U. You can use Amiibos in regular battle, and they are all fully personalized, with ever-changing stats, custom movesets, and a level-up system that grows along with you as you play with the character more and more.
In-game, the Amiibos are known as…