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| :''For fighter info, see [[Donkey Kong (SSB)]], [[Donkey Kong (SSBM)]], [[Donkey Kong (SSBB)]], and [[Donkey Kong (SSB4)]]''.
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| {{for|other meanings of "Donkey Kong"|Donkey Kong (disambiguation)}}
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| {{Infobox Character General
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| |name = Donkey Kong
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| |image = [[File:DKTropicalFreeze.png|350px|Donkey Kong]]
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| |caption = [[File:DKSymbol.svg|50px]]
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| Official artwork of Donkey Kong from ''{{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze}}''.
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| |firstgame = ''{{b|Donkey Kong|game}}'' (1981)
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| |lastappearance=''{{s|mariowiki|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games}}'' (2016)
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| |console = Arcade
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| |species = Kong
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| |gender = Male
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| |homeworld = {{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong Island}}
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| |creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
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| |interwiki = dkwiki
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| |interwikiname= Donkey Kong Wiki
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| |interwikipage= Donkey Kong
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| '''Donkey Kong''' ({{ja|ドンキーコング|Donkī Kongu}}, ''Donkey Kong''), often shortened to '''DK''', is the main protagonist from the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} series. In his first appearance, ''Donkey Kong'', he was the antagonist of [[Mario]], but he soon starred in the ''[[Donkey Kong (universe)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' games which depict him as a protagonist. However, he remains a featured character in {{uv|Mario}} spinoff games.
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| ==Character description==
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| [[File:Donkey Kong (64).jpg|thumb|left|125px|Official artwork of Donkey Kong from ''Donkey Kong 64''.]]
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| A character named Donkey Kong made his first appearance in the [[Donkey Kong (game)|arcade game of the same name]]. Here, he was [[Mario]]'s first enemy who held his girlfriend, {{s|mariowiki|Pauline}}, captive over a construction building. Mario had to make his way to the top of the tower to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong would later return in ''[[dkwiki:Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' which saw his [[dkwiki:Donkey Kong Jr.|young son]] rescuing him from the now antagonist Mario. He would once again be featured in ''{{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong 3}}'' which saw him go up against {{s|dkwiki|Stanley the Bugman}}.
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| After this, Donkey Kong seemed to be largely forgotten in the video game industry aside from remakes of the arcade classics, until Rareware released ''[[dkwiki:Donkey Kong Country|Donkey Kong Country]]'' for the Super Nintendo. ''Donkey Kong Country'' saw the appearance of {{s|dkwiki|Cranky Kong}}, who claimed to be the original Donkey Kong from the ''Donkey Kong'' arcade games. The current Donkey Kong appearing from ''Donkey Kong Country'' onwards is the original Donkey Kong's grandson. ''Donkey Kong Country'' depicted Donkey Kong's first battle with his arch-enemy [[King K. Rool]], and was such a massive success that it helped the SNES take the lead in the 16-bit console war. The game was followed by two sequels in which Donkey Kong was kidnapped by King K. Rool, having to be rescued by [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]]. As such Donkey Kong was not playable, with Dixie Kong being the second player.
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| However, Donkey Kong would be featured in ''Super Smash Bros.'' which marked his first appearance in a fighting game. He would then finally be featured once again as the first playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' for the Nintendo 64. He would then be featured in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' before starring in the ''Donkey Konga'' series and ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''. After appearing in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series received some new games - including ''[[dkwiki:Donkey Kong Country Returns|Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and [[dkwiki:Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|its 3DS remake]], as well as ''{{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze}}''.
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| While he has switched between appearing as a protagonist and sometimes an antagonist, Donkey Kong had always essentially been good and never really been evil. He remains a part of the {{uv|Mario}} universe appearing in many of the ''Mario'' spinoff games along with [[Wario]] since ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}''. Donkey Kong also appeared as a [[dkwiki:Baby_Donkey_Kong|baby]] in ''{{S|MarioWiki|Yoshi's Island DS}}''; and in the [[mariowiki:Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]], where Mario and Donkey Kong are rivals once again.
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| ==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
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| ===As a playable character===
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| {{Main|Donkey Kong (SSB)}}
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| [[File:Donkey Kong SSB.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Donkey Kong in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]Donkey Kong makes his first appearance in a fighting game as a starting playable character in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' His appearance on his profile icon is based on his appearance from ''Donkey Kong Country''. DK is surprisingly fast for his size and is one of the strongest characters in the game. His [[neutral special move]] is [[Giant Punch]], which becomes stronger depending on how long the player lets DK charge it before using it. His [[up special]] is [[Spinning Kong]], which causes DK to spin around wildly with his arms striking anyone nearby. His [[down special move]] is [[Hand Slap]], which allows DK to pound the ground with his fists repeatedly creating a small earthquake. He is ranked 9th on the current [[tier list]].
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| His in-game description is as follows:
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| :'''Donkey Kong'''
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| :''Donkey Kong and [[Mario]] started out as arch-rivals, but they've patched things up in recent years. These days DK spends his time searching the jungle for bananas instead of kidnapping beautiful maidens. In the past few years, other members of the Kong family have cashed in on DK's fame as well, including his favorite nephew, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]].''
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| :Works:
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| :*''{{b|Donkey Kong|game}}'' (Arcade),
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| :*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' (SNES),
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| :*''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' ([[Nintendo 64|N64]])
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| ==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
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| ===As a playable character===
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| {{Main|Donkey Kong (SSBM)}}
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| [[File:Donkey Kong SSBM.jpg|120px|thumb|Donkey Kong, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
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| Donkey Kong returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a starting playable character. His appearance is still based off his ''Donkey Kong Country'' appearance. He remains mostly the same from the original, but his new [[side special move]], [[Headbutt]], allows DK to embed his opponents into the ground giving him some free hits. Donkey Kong is known for his incredible strength -- he is capable of walking and jumping while carrying [[Crate]]s, [[Barrel]]s, and [[Party Ball]]s, items that normally decrease a character's walking speed and cause them to become unable to jump. He is also no longer the heaviest ''Super Smash Bros.'' character; the newcomer {{SSBM|Bowser}} surpassed him. Donkey Kong is ranked 17th on the current [[tier list]] in E tier.
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| ===Trophies===
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| {{main|List of SSBM trophies (Donkey Kong series)}}
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| As a playable character, Donkey Kong has three trophies, a normal trophy acquired by beating the {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} with Donkey Kong on any difficulty, and "Smash Red" and "Smash Blue" trophies won by beating the Adventure and All-Star Modes, respectively.
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| His normal trophy reads:
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| '''Donkey Kong'''<br>
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| ''While he now prefers the laid-back jungle lifestyle to construction site mischief, DK is often forced back into action by the Kremling Krew. The great ape is quite fast despite his burly physique, and he keeps his strength up with a steady diet of his favorite food: bananas. His one extravagance (and only piece of clothing) is a monogrammed necktie.''
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| *''Donkey Kong'', Arcade 1981
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| <gallery>
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| Donkey Kong Trophy Melee.png|Classic Mode trophy
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| Donkey Kong Trophy (Smash).png|Smash [Adventure Mode] trophy
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| Donkey Kong Trophy (Smash 2).png|Smash [All-Star Mode] trophy
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| </gallery>
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| ==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
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| {{Main|Donkey Kong (SSBB)}}
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| [[File:Donkey Kong SSBB.jpg|150px|thumb|Donkey Kong, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
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| Donkey Kong returns as a starting playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He is no longer the sole representative of his series, as [[Diddy Kong]] appears alongside him as well. His appearance is based on his current design from the ''Mario'' spin-off games and the later ''Donkey Kong'' games. With new physics in the game, Donkey Kong can no longer be comboed as easily, like in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and his power, range, recovery and speed stats have slightly improved and is no longer in top falling speed. His [[Final Smash]] is the [[Konga Beat]] in which DK takes out the Bongos and plays them. By timing their button presses, the attack power can be increased. During this move, DK is invincible, but it is more risky when playing on a moving stage like [[Rumble Falls]]. Though, the screen scrolls much more slowly while the Final Smash is in action. He also appears as a stage hazard along with [[spring]]s in the [[75m]] stage. He is still ranked around the middle of the [[tier list]], placing 21st in D tier.
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| ===Trophies===
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| {{main|List of SSBB trophies (Donkey Kong series)}}
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| [[File:Donkey Kong - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|100x200px|The Donkey Kong trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
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| Donkey Kong has a trophy that is awarded each time the {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} is completed with Donkey Kong on any difficulty. See [[Konga Beat]] for the trophy description of Donkey Kong's [[Final Smash]]:
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| ;Donkey Kong
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| :''A carefree jungle dweller with the charisma of a natural leader. He keeps busy by foiling the plans of the Kremlings and their boss, King K. Rool. As his physique suggests, this ape is a powerhouse. He's got speed to match too, and his love for bananas is second to none. His famous necktie is adorned with his initials, DK.''
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| {{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Donkey Kong Country|console2=N64|game2=Donkey Kong 64}}
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| {{clear}}
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| ===Stickers===
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| {| class="wikitable sortable"
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| ! Name
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| ! Game
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| ! Effect
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| ! Character(s)
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| | [[dkwiki:Donkey Kong|DK]]
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| | {{s|mariowiki|Mario Superstar Baseball}}
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| | {{SortKey|AttackHead+027}}{{TypeIcon|Head|l=Head}} Attack +27
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| | {{SortKey|DK Diddy}}{{Head|DonkeyKong|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Donkey Kong (SSBB)}}{{Head|DiddyKong|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Diddy Kong (SSBB)}}
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| | DK with [[Barrel]]
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| | {{s|mariowiki|Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis}}
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| | {{SortKey|AttackSpecialsDirect+015}}[[Image:SpecialsDirect.png|16px|link=Specials: Direct]] Attack +15
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| | {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
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| | {{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong}}
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| | [[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat|Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]
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| | {{SortKey|AttackArm+022}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}} Attack +22
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| | {{SortKey|DK Diddy}}{{Head|DonkeyKong|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Donkey Kong (SSBB)}}{{Head|DiddyKong|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Diddy Kong (SSBB)}}
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| | {{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong}}
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| | [[Donkey Kong Country]]
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| | {{SortKey|DefenseElectric+010}}{{EffectIcon|Electric}} Resistance +10
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| | {{SortKey|DK Diddy}}{{Head|DonkeyKong|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Donkey Kong (SSBB)}}{{Head|DiddyKong|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Diddy Kong (SSBB)}}
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| | {{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong}}
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| | [[Mario Kart DS]]
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| | {{SortKey|DefenseFlame+041}}{{EffectIcon|Flame}} Resistance +41
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| | {{SortKey|DK Diddy}}{{Head|DonkeyKong|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Donkey Kong (SSBB)}}{{Head|DiddyKong|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Diddy Kong (SSBB)}}
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| {{StickerPicBox|DK|Mario Superstar Baseball}}
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| {{StickerPicBox|DK with Barrel|Mario vs. DK 2: MotM}}
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| {{StickerPicBox|Donkey Kong|DK Jungle Beat}}
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| {{StickerPicBox|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong Country}}
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| {{StickerPicBox|Donkey Kong|Mario Kart DS}}
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| ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
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| {{Main|Donkey Kong (SSB4)}}
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| [[File:Donkey Kong SSB4.png|thumb|Donkey Kong as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'']]
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| Donkey Kong returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. His design is based on his appearances in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' and ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''.
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| On the current ''SSB4'' [[tier list]], Donkey Kong ranks 27th out of 56 characters, placing him in E tier. He has been [[buff]]ed overall, with faster attacks and improved combo ability, especially with his cargo up throw. The new [[rage]] mechanic benefits Donkey Kong very well, which when combined with his heaviness, allows him to deliver greater knockback at higher damage percents. Donkey Kong's trademark power and speed are retained from past games too. Although he is regarded the game's best super heavyweight, he still suffers the common weaknesses, such as vulnerability to combos due to his [[weight]] and size, and his recovery in [[Spinning Kong]] still gains little vertical distance. Nonetheless, Donkey Kong's strengths have allowed him to secure decent tournament representation and results.
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| ===Trophies===
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| :'''Donkey Kong'''
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| :{{Flag|North America}} ''This king of the jungle really, really loves bananas. His adventures usually start with people stealing his hoard of them. In Smash Bros., he's known for his incredible strength and long reach. Despite his size, he's still pretty quick. He can even jump carrying heavy items! Use this knowledge well.''
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| :{{Flag|Europe}} ''With help from Diddy Kong and his Animal Friends, this banana-loving king of the jungle will take on anyone causing trouble on his turf. The best things about him in this game are his colossal strength, his speed, his long reach and the fact that he can jump while holding heavy items. Make sure you use all that to your advantage!''
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| :'''Donkey Kong (Alt.)'''
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| :{{Flag|North America}} ''Donkey Kong pulls no punches when it comes to fighting. Or headbutts, as it turns out. His Headbutt special move will bury anyone on the ground who gets hit, leaving them open to some serious damage. If Donkey Kong strikes an airborne foe with this move, they'll go crashing downward.''
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| :{{Flag|Europe}} ''Donkey Kong's always been one to use his head. Anyone who's been on the receiving end of his Headbutt special will tell you that. If they're on the ground when it hits them, they'll get buried, leaving them open to a serious walloping. If they're in the air, though, they might find themselves being knocked down. Either way, it's going to hurt.''
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| :'''Donkey Kong + Barrel Train'''
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| :{{Flag|North America}} ''This mean machine may look like it was meant for the tracks, but really it was made to soar. That fine wood finish isn't so great in the water, though. I bet more than a few players have fond memories of the Barrel Train and its first driver, Diddy Kong.''
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| :{{Flag|Europe}} ''This kart might look like it needs to be on rails, but it's actually great in mid-air. Like any barrel, though, it has a tendency to float. In a race that comes down to speed in water, it'll get left behind. The name "Barrel Train" might ring a bell for Mario Kart veterans - it was Diddy Kong's kart!''
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| <center>
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| <gallery>
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| Donkey Kong Trophy.png|Classic (3DS)
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| DonkeyKongTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
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| Donkey Kong All-Star Trophy.png|Alt. (3DS)
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| DonkeyKongAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
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| BarrelTrainTrophy3DS.png|Donkey Kong + Barrel Train
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| </gallery>
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| </center>
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| ==Trivia==
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| *Unlike in most ''Donkey Kong'' games and ''Mario'' spin-offs, where Donkey Kong has a cartoonish voice, voiced by Takashi Nagasako, the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series has him using more realistic, gorilla-like roars.
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| *Donkey Kong is the only character in the series who can walk at a normal speed when carrying a heavy item such as a [[Crate]] or [[Barrel]]; he also is the only character who can jump and fall while doing so. This originates from his ability to carry and throw barrels from ''{{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong Country}}''.
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| *Strangely, in all the games in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, whenever Donkey Kong uses an [[item]] like the [[Fire Flower]] or the [[Ray Gun]], he will grasp the top of his head while firing them, as if he is not sure what to make of the weapon.
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| *Counting sub-series, Donkey Kong is the only overall {{uv|Mario}} character who has never been able to produce a projectile with his moveset in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
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