Editing Knuckle Joe

{{Disambig2|Knuckle Joe, an enemy in the Kirby series|other uses|Joe (disambiguation)}}
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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 = ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Air Riders}}'' (2025)
|console = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|species = Knuckle Joe
|gender = Male
|homeworld = {{s|wikirby|Dream Land}}, {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}
|creator = [[Masahiro Sakurai]]
|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 [[zero-to-death]] them.

Knuckle Joe has a spawn chance of {{Fractions|30|760}}.

For this game, Knuckle Joe is 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.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Kirby Super Star}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Kirby's Fun Pak}}
|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. 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.

Knuckle Joe has a spawn chance of {{Fractions|30|1254}}. He cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies to both games and only the base form unless noted otherwise):
*[[Midgar]]
*{{SSB4|Mute City}}
*[[Norfair]]
*[[Suzaku Castle]]
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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!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Kirby Super Star|release1=08/1996|console2=Wii|game2=Kirby's Return to Dream Land|release2=10/2011}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Kirby's Fun Pak|release1=01/1997|console2=Wii|game2=Kirby's Adventure Wii|release2=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.''

Knuckle Joe has a spawn chance of {{Fractions|30|2086}}. He cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies only to the base form unless noted otherwise):
*[[Midgar]]
*[[Mute City SNES]]
*[[Norfair]]
*[[Suzaku Castle]]

===Spirit===
Knuckle Joe also appears as a [[primary spirit]]. In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], his spirit is located in the {{b|Dracula's Castle|World of Light}} sub-dungeon of [[The Dark Realm]].

His Spirit Battle uses a blue {{SSBU|Ryu}} puppet fighter and is fought on the [[Ω form]] of [[Find Mii]]. Ryu's physical attacks have increased power, referencing Knuckle Joe's proficiency in martial arts. Knuckle Joe also appears as a hostile Assist Trophy for the fight.
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! 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''.
</Gallery>

==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'', Knuckle Joe's official artwork has his mouth wide open, while his trophy has his mouth shut.
*Knuckle Joe is one of two {{uv|Kirby}} characters to be voiced in the Japanese version of the series by the actor who played them in the ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'' anime, the other being [[Meta Knight]]. Both of them are also voiced by different actors in the English version of the series than they were in the anime.
*Rising Break has an electricity effect in ''Smash'', but not in the ''Kirby'' series. This is in reference to how its name in Japanese sounds like "Raijin Break" ({{s|wikipedia|Raijin}} is the god of thunder in Japanese mythology).
*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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