Editing Knuckle Joe

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{{Infobox Character General
|name=Knuckle Joe
|image= [[File:SSBU spirit Knuckle Joe.png|325px]]
|caption=[[File:KirbySymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
Official artwork of Knuckle Joe from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}''.
|universe={{uv|Kirby}}
|firstgame=''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'' (1996)
|games= ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance=''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Buffet}}'' (2022, cameo)
|console= Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|species= Knuckle Joe
|gender       = Male
|homeworld    = Dream Land
|englishactor = {{s|wikipedia|Alésia Glidewell}}
|japanactor = {{s|wikipedia|Minami Takayama}}
|interwiki     = wikirby
|interwikiname = WiKirby
|interwikipage = Knuckle Joe
}}
'''Knuckle Joe''' ({{ja|ナックルジョー|Nakkuru Jō}}, ''Knuckle Joe'') is an enemy from the {{uv|Kirby}} universe.

==Origin==
[[File:KnuckleJoeKSS.png|thumb|left|''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' sprite]]
Knuckle Joe debuted as an enemy in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (''Kirby's Fun Pak'' in PAL regions). He has a stout, humanoid appearance with spiky hair, wearing a bandanna and a bodysuit. Kirby can copy him to obtain the {{s|wikirby|Fighter}} ability, and can also summon him as the ability's {{s|wikirby|Helper}}.  In ''Super Star'', enemy Knuckle Joes appear with red bodysuits and white hair, while friendly Knuckle Joes have blue bodysuits and blonde hair; later games use the Helper design in all instances, which is reflected in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

Knuckle Joe's attacks as an enemy usually consist of moves such as Vulcan Jab (rapid punches), Smash Punch (a wide punch that acts like a projectile), and Rising Break (an uppercut). Kirby can utilize these same attacks with the Fighter ability. In ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate'' Knuckle Joe appears as an Assist Trophy and performs these same maneuvers, calling out their names as he does so.

Knuckle Joe also appeared as a recurring character in the ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'' anime. Reflecting his in-game appearance, he starts out as a minor antagonist before befriending Kirby and aiding him in later episodes. His Japanese actress in the anime, Minami Takayama, also provides his Japanese voice for ''Smash''.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
Knuckle Joe was mentioned in the Fighter Kirby trophy as "an enemy skilled at physical attacks".

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
[[File:Knuckle Joe SSBB.jpg|thumb|Knuckle Joe attacking in ''Brawl''.]]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Knuckle Joe is one of the supporting characters that spawns from the [[Assist Trophy]] [[item]]. When Knuckle Joe is summoned, he uses his "Vulcan Jab" technique, which is a series of rapid punches, on the nearest foe. Afterwards, he finishes the opponent off with one of two "finisher" attacks: the strong, short-ranged "Smash Punch", or the electricity-charged uppercut known as the "Rising Break" technique. The finisher he uses is chosen at random. He will use the finisher either the second or third time he did the Vulcan Jab. He could be considered one of the most powerful Assist Trophy characters, because if he manages to trap an opponent in his initial barrage, he can [[One-hit KO|KO them at 0%]].

For this game, Knuckle Joe is peculiarly voiced by Alesia Glidewell, who also voiced {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} and [[Krystal]].
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===Trophy===
{{Trophy
|name=Knuckle Joe
|image=Knuckle Joe - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=A martial artist known for amazing attacks like the Vulcan Jab. With his bandana, he looks and fights the part of a Muay Thai boxer. When Kirby copies Knuckle Joe, he gains the fighting techniques of a hand-to-hand-combat expert. Knuckle Joe also engages in friendly block-breaking competitions with Kirby. His other famous techniques are the Smash Punch and Rising Break.
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1_ntsc=Kirby Super Star|game1_pal=Kirby's Fun Pack}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As an Assist Trophy===
[[File:KnuckleJoeWiiU.png|thumb|Knuckle Joe attacking in {{forwiiu}}.]]
Knuckle Joe reprises his role as an Assist Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. He is functionally identical to his ''Brawl'' appearance, but the overall power of his Vulcan Jab and Rising Break have been considerably reduced, and neither attack can reliably [[One-hit KO|OHKO]] opponents. As a trade-off, he now performs his attack pattern twice (a series of Vulcan Jabs then finishing with a Smash Punch/Rising Break) as opposed to once in ''Brawl'', making him much more effective. He can also be defeated this time around.
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===Trophy===
Knuckle Joe's trophy is one of the very few (along with [[Shadow the Hedgehog]], Timmy & Tommy, {{SSB4|Master Hand}}, and {{SSB4|Crazy Hand}}) to be a [[Challenge]] unlock in both versions of [[SSB4]]. In ''[[List of challenges (SSB4-3DS)|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' it is obtained by playing 10 collective hours (total gameplay x participants) of [[Versus Mode|Smash]]. In ''[[List of challenges (SSB4-Wii U)|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' it is obtained by clearing {{SSB4-Wii U|Classic Mode}} at intensity 9.0 without any [[customization]]s.
{{Trophy
|name=Knuckle Joe
|image-3ds=KnuckleJoeTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=KnuckleJoeTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=A martial-arts master, Knuckle Joe can be inhaled by Kirby and his Fighter ability copied. If you summon him, he'll leap toward the enemy nearest you and unleash his powerful Vulcan Jab attack. He'll then finish off his target with a devastating Smash Punch or Rising Break.
|desc-pal=When Kirby copies this expert in all martial arts, he becomes a pro at hand-to-hand combat. Release Knuckle Joe in this game, and he'll jump towards the enemy nearest to you and unleash his mighty Vulcan Jab, then finish them off with a devastating Smash Punch or Rising Break!
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1_ntsc=Kirby Super Star (08/1996)|game1_pal=Kirby's Fun Pak (01/1997)|console2=Wii|game2_ntsc=Kirby's Return to Dream Land (10/2011)|game2_pal=Kirby's Adventure Wii (11/2011)}}
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As an Assist Trophy===
Knuckle Joe reprises his role as an Assist Trophy, however the knockback of his Smash Punch and Rising Break have been considerably reduced, making his KO potential much weaker overall. Additionally, KOing him now earns a point. Knuckle Joe now faces the screen regardless of direction he turns towards. [[Training Mode]] describes his Assist Trophy: ''Opens with a Vulcan Jab, and then unleashes Smash Punch or Rising  Break.'' He cannot appear on [[Midgar]], [[Mute City SNES]], [[Norfair]], and [[Suzaku Castle]].

===Spirit===
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 379 || {{SpiritTableName|Knuckle Joe}} || {{SpiritType|Attack}} || ★★★ || 1 || 2810 || 8472 || 1581 || 4766 || 1121 || 3381 || Fist Attack ↑ || ''Kirby'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Knuckle Joe.jpg|Official render from ''Brawl''.
Knucklejoe3ds.JPG|Knuckle Joe in {{for3ds}}.
SSB4-3DS challenge image P2R4C5.png|3DS challenge board unlock image.
SSB4-Wii U challenge image R03C01.png|Wii U challenge board unlock image.
SSBUWebsiteRyu4.jpg|With {{SSBU|Ryu}} in ''Ultimate''.
Knuckle Joe Assist Trophy (SSBU).png|Official render from ''Ultimate''.
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==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ナックルジョー|Nakkuru Jō}}, ''Knuckle Joe''
|en=Knuckle Joe
|fr=Knuckle Joe
|es=Knuckle Joe
|de=Knuckle Joe
|it=Knuckle Joe
|nl=Knuckle Joe
|ru={{rollover|Накл Джо|Nakl Dzho|?}}  '' Nakl Joe ''
|ko={{rollover|넉클 죠|Neok-keul Jyo|?}}, ''Knuckle Joe''
|zh_cn={{rollover|格斗家乔|Gédòujiā Qiáo|?}}
|zh_cnM=Fighter Joe
|zh_tw={{rollover|格鬥家喬|Gédòujiā Qiáo|?}}
|zh_twM=Fighter Joe
|pt=Knuckle Joe
}}

==Trivia==
*Knuckle Joe, Gray Fox, [[Lyn]] and [[Shadow the Hedgehog]] are the only Assist Trophies in ''Brawl'' to say a complete phrase.
*In ''Brawl'', his official artwork has his mouth wide open while his trophy has his mouth shut.
*Like Meta Knight, Knuckle Joe is also another ''Kirby'' character whose Japanese voice is a reprisal from the anime, as in his prior game appearances there were no voices for him provided.
**Both characters also have different English voices solely provided for their ''Smash'' appearances.
*Knuckle Joe is the only [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[SSB4]]'' who is a common enemy in his [[Kirby (universe)|home universe]] that is not an enemy in [[Smash Run]].

==External links==
* [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/assist/assist04.html Confirmation]

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