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:''This article is about Ganondorf's appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]. For the character in other contexts, see [[Ganondorf]].  Also, for information about the character of whom Ganondorf is a [[clone]], see [[Captain Falcon (SSBM)]].''

|name         = Ganondorf  

|image       = [[File:Ganondorf SSBM.jpg|Ganondorf]]

|game         = Melee

|ssbgame1     = Brawl

|ssbgame2     = SSB4

|tier         = A

|ranking     = 12}}

{{cquote|Since he's slow and can't jump very high, Ganondorf relies mainly on his immense physical strength to overwhelm his enemies.|cite=Ganondorf's trophy description}}

'''Ganondorf''' ({{ja|ガノンドロフ|Ganondorofu}}, ''Ganondorf'') is in his original human form as he appears in the more recent installments of the series. His design is based on his appearance from the SpaceWorld demo, which is itself based on his appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Instead of using magic or swords like in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, Ganondorf is a [[clone]] of {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, and as such, he fights in a brawler style similar to Captain Falcon, but in a slower, more powerful manner. Ganondorf is also an [[unlockable character]].

Ganondorf currently ranks 12th in the A tier on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]]'s high tier. Ganondorf boasts extreme power, good reach, decent [[chaingrab]]bing ability, and very useful aerials, including the strongest [[meteor smash]] in the game in his down aerial. He also has several effective edgeguarding options including the aforementioned down aerial, both the strong and weak hitboxes of his up aerial, and his back aerial. Nonetheless, Ganondorf has extreme flaws to counteract these great strengths as well. He has a bad neutral game due to his poor [[dash dance]] and lack of non-commital approaching moves, forcing Ganondorf players to rely more on reads and baits, and the punishes that come with them. However, Ganondorf is also very susceptible to punishes himself, as he is easily [[combo]]ed and [[chaingrab]]bed due to his size and weight, and is very easily edgeguarded due to his very predictable (albeit long) recovery; however, the latter would be among the worst should the aerial Wizard's Foot be absent during the process. He is also vulnerable to projectiles and has few ways to deal with characters that outrange him or have very fast attacks. Because of this, while Ganondorf has good [[matchup]]s against other mid-tier and low-tier characters, including two nearly unloseable ones against {{SSBM|Pichu}} and {{SSBM|Kirby}}, he struggles against the top tier characters (especially {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Sheik}}).

*Play 600 VS. matches

*Complete [[Event 29: Triforce Gathering]]

As a slower, larger clone of Captain Falcon, Ganondorf sacrifices speed for power and range. He is often considered to be the most powerful character in the game, with even {{SSBM|Bowser}} running-up in terms of strength. His U-smash, though [[Lag#Start-up lag|laggy]] to start, is the strongest in the game (if fully charged and both hits connect), and his U- and D-throws are excellent launchers, as well as effective chain-grabs. His neutral special, [[Warlock Punch]], and his U-tilt are two of the slowest moves in the game, but can KO at very low percentages. His D-aerial is both the strongest aerial attack and [[meteor smash]] in the game; it is nearly impossible to recover from, even at low percentages, and can reliably [[star KO]] some grounded characters under 100%. Ganondorf's powerful attacks are counterbalanced by their slowness, but although most of his aerial attacks have long periods of landing lag, [[L-canceling]] greatly aids in this issue.

Ganondorf is highly susceptible to combos and chain-grabs due to being large, heavy, and falling quickly, although these attributes also make him harder to KO. His mobility and approach are ultimately crippled by his short, relatively slow [[Wavedash]] and long ending aerial lag, and as aforementioned, he lacks a projectile and a way of dealing with projectiles against him. However, he can [[Moonwalk]], has great platform-dashing game, and, resulting from being a clone of Captain Falcon, has one of the fastest and farthest rolls. He has a long, extendable horizontal recovery, thanks to his D-special, [[Wizard's Foot]], which is one of the only two specials that allow the character to regain their midair jump (the other being [[Falcon Kick]], but is considered inferior to Wizard's Foot because of how much farther downward it travels and Captain Falcon's higher falling speed).

Ganondorf is regarded as one of the most easily edge-guarded and [[Edge-hogging|edge-hogged]] characters due his large size, his jumps not giving enough height, and U-special, Dark Dive (which can't attack opponents hanging from an edge). While weak against edge-hoggers, Ganondorf, in turn, is one of the best edge-guarders, with more aerial guarding options than any other character in the game; all of his aerials deal high damage and [[knockback]], and Wizard's Foot is a non-recoverable [[spike]]. In particular, his sourspotted reversed U-aerial (performed while facing away from the edge) is one of the best edge-guarding moves in the game because of its long duration, range (330° bicycle kick), semi-spiking knockback (hard to [[tech]] out of) at a 20° (rear hitbox) or 0° (rear bottom hitbox) trajectory with [[gravity]] following suit, and extremely high [[hitstun]]. His D-aerial is also notoriously difficult to [[meteor cancel]], regardless of damage percentage.

Overall, Ganondorf is a powerhouse; with some of the strongest moves in the game, he can easily KO the entire Melee cast at significantly lower percentages than most other characters can achieve. All that's holding him back are his low speed, few approaching options and recovery, so players must be patient and wait for their opportunity to land their powerful moves while being careful not to get thrown off-stage.

====Attributes====

*{{change|Ganondorf is physically larger and taller than Captain Falcon, giving his attacks more [[reach]]. To compensate, it enlarges his hurtbox size and thus makes him easier to hit.}}

*{{nerf|Ganondorf's [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speed, and [[air speed]] are all lower than Captain Falcon's.}}

*{{nerf|Ganondorf's [[jump]] and [[midair jump]] are lower than Captain Falcon's.}}

*{{nerf|Ganondorf cannot [[wall jump]] unlike Captain Falcon.}}

*{{nerf|Ganondorf is [[weight|lighter]] than Captain Falcon, and therefore falls much slower.}}

*{{change|Ganondorf's moves are generally slower but more powerful than Captain Falcon's.}}

====Ground attacks====

*{{buff|[[Neutral attack]] is a single punch with unusually high knockback for a jab. It also deals more damage than the first two hits and the infinite of Captain Falcon's jab.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral attack deals 1% less damage than Captain Falcon's [[Gentleman]] (third hit), and is thus weaker than Captain Falcon's jab if all its hits connect.}}

*{{change|Neutral attack has an [[electric]] effect.}}

*{{buff|[[Forward tilt]] is significantly more powerful (the third strongest in the game) and deals 2% more damage than Captain Falcon's.}}

*{{buff|[[Up tilt]] deals 14% more damage with drastically higher knockback, able to KO from center under 25% and at 0% near ledges and is thus the strongest up tilt in the game.}}

*{{nerf|Up tilt has drastically more start-up, hitting on frame 81 as opposed to Captain Falcon's hitting on frame 17, making it impossible to land in almost any circumstance outside of punishment.}}

*{{change|Up tilt has a wind effect while the leg is lifted up and an explosive effect that deals flame damage when the leg strikes the ground.}}

*{{buff|[[Down tilt]] has significantly higher power, being the fourth most powerful down tilt in ''Melee'' (along with {{SSBM|Bowser}}), while still being a useful combo starter at lower percentages.}}

*{{nerf|Down tilt has a slightly shorter duration, lasting 4 frames while Captain Falcon's lasts 6 frames.}}

*{{buff|[[Dash attack]] deals 4% more damage and is much more powerful than Captain Falcon's, as well as being a useful combo starter.}}

*{{buff|[[Forward smash]] has much higher knockback and range, and deals 1% (downward pivot), 2% (not pivoted), or 3% (upward pivot) more damage.}}

*{{nerf|Forward smash has more start-up than Captain Falcon's.}}

*{{change|Forward smash has almost purely vertical knockback (70 degrees) instead of largely horizontal ([[Sakurai Angle]]).}}

*{{buff|[[Up smash]]'s two hits do not link reliably, but both hits deal more damage and knockback, with the first hit dealing 14% more damage while being more powerful than the two hits of Captain Falcon's, and the second dealing 6% more with both hits connecting being the most damaging up smash in the game.}}

*{{nerf|Up smash is less useful as a combo move.}}

*{{buff|[[Down smash]]'s two hits can [[natural combo|naturally combo]] into each other, dealing more damage than Captain Falcon's if both hits connect, and also deals more knockback.}}

*{{nerf|Down smash's first kick does 10% less damage and 3% for the second, resulting it being weaker than Captain Falcon's if it only hits once.}}

*{{change|Down smash has diagonal knockback instead of largely horizontal.}}

====Aerial attacks====

*{{buff|[[Neutral aerial]] deals 6% more damage for the first kick and 5% more for the second, with it dealing 9.92% more total damage than Captain Falcon's if both hits connect (for a total of 22.92%, due to stale moves). It also has increased knockback on both hits, and the first hit has KO power on its own.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral aerial's two hits do not link reliably, thus dealing slightly less damage than Captain Falcon's two hits if it hits once.}}

*{{buff|Ganondorf has a completely different [[forward aerial]]: an arcing downward punch. It has no [[sourspot]] and much longer range than Captain Falcon's [[Knee Smash]]. It also has 1 frame less ending lag.}}

*{{nerf|Forward aerial is weaker than a [[sweetspot]]ted Knee Smash and deals 1% less damage. It also has significantly higher landing lag (almost twice as much).}}

*{{change|Forward aerial lacks the electric effect.}}

*{{buff|[[Back aerial]] deals 2% more damage and has no sourspot and better range and power than Captain Falcon's.}}

*{{buff|[[Up aerial]] is much stronger and longer-ranged (KO`ing about 25% earlier than Captain Falcon's up aerial), and its late hitboxes that [[semi-spike]] have more knockback and higher [[hitstun]], making it more effective at [[edge-guarding]] than Captain Falcon's.}}

*{{nerf|Up aerial is a less effective move for combos thanks to its increased power.}}

*{{buff|[[Down aerial]] deals 6% more damage with higher knockback, being the strongest [[meteor smash]] in ''Melee'', able to KO grounded opponents under 100%.}}

*{{nerf|Down aerial has more landing lag and the top hitbox lacks the ability to [[nipple spike]], meaning it is always meteor cancellable regardless of which hitbox is landed. It also has [[transcendent priority]], meaning that it cannot cancel out projectiles.}}

*{{change|Down aerial has an electric effect.}}

====Special moves====

*{{buff|[[Warlock Punch]] is much more powerful than the [[Falcon Punch]], dealing 7% more damage and able to KO virtually any character under 30% damage on [[Tournament legal (SSBM)|tournament legal]] stages.}}

*{{nerf|Warlock Punch has more start-up lag than the Falcon Punch, and Ganondorf is unable to perform an equivalent to Captain Falcon's [[Falcon Punch#In Super Smash Bros. Melee|Sacred Combo]] due to his lower air speed, the diagonal knockback angle of his forward aerial, and Warlock Punch's obscene start-up.}}

*{{change|Warlock Punch has significantly different aesthetics from the Falcon Punch; even discounting the darkness effect, it lacks the falcon-shaped fiery aura and falcon screech during the punch.}}

*{{buff|[[Gerudo Dragon]] deals 10% damage on the ground and 9% more in the air than [[Raptor Boost]].}}

*{{nerf|Gerudo Dragon's increased knockback makes it harder to combo into other attacks compared to Raptor Boost, while still being unable to KO at realistic percentages. It also covers less distance and the aerial version cannot meteor smash.}}

*{{change|Dark Dive's release has a different animation, where Ganondorf leaps backward, as opposed to Captain Falcon's backflip.}}

*{{buff|Aerial Wizard's Foot is a powerful [[spike]] instead of dealing upwards vertical knockback like Falcon Kick, making it deadly off-stage. It is also safer to use to restore Ganondorf's midair jump thanks to his lower falling speed compared to Captain Falcon.}}

*{{nerf|Both Grounded and Aerial Wizard's Foot have slightly more ending lag. Aerial Wizard's Foot also deals 3% less damage.}}

*{{change|Grounded Wizard's Foot wall rebounding has a different animation, where Ganondorf leaps backward, as opposed to Captain Falcon's backflip.}}

===PAL Differences===

*{{nerf|Down aerial deals 1% less damage with decreased base knockback, though it is still the strongest meteor smash.}}

[[File:Ganon-gimp.gif|thumb|Ganondorf performing his forward aerial after a wall tech on Captain Falcon. Observe the move's high base knockback, enough to gimp characters with subpar recoveries.]]

|neutralname= 

|neutraldesc=A quick jab that [[Electric|electrocutes]] enemies on contact. Has actual KO potential at higher damages, but since he jabs directly in front of him, some smaller characters can easily duck under it. Ganondorf's fastest attack, it is often use in combos with his other attacks, especially his d-aerial.  

|ftiltname= 

|ftiltdesc=Kicks his foot out forward. Has great speed and range for a powerful tilt (3rd most powerful forward tilt in the game), but is short in duration (3 frames). This attack is often used to space away opponents due to its speed, range, and power. This is often considered, if not one of, the best forward tilt in ''Melee''. This move is even more deadly when used in [[edgeguarding]] situations, especially when angled downwards. Also, it`s even better at KO`ing when angled upwards (under 150%, like mostly all of his other moves).

|utiltname= 

|utiltdesc=Lifts up and charges his leg, then brings it down in a violent explosion. Slowest move in the game (hitting on frame 81), though very powerful; can OHKO from its extremely high base knockback if landed by an edge. It is by far the most powerful up tilt in the game, and can KO even earlier than the [[Warlock Punch]], but its small hitbox and long start-up makes it very difficult to land outside of [[punishment]].

|dtiltname= 

|dtiltdesc=Does a quick low sweep kick. Sets up aerial combos or his up special. Good reach, but is rather slow when compared to other d-tilts. Can KO at very high percentages. Fourth most powerful down tilt in the game, along with {{SSBM|Bowser}}'s.

|dashdesc= A quick shoulder tackle. Despite its upward knockback not being extremely high, it is a strong dash attack that combos very well into a b-aerial/u-aerial at 40-60% damage. This is the second most powerful dash attack in the game, second to {{SSBM|Samus}}'s.  

|fsmashname= 

|fsmashdesc=Lunges forward while thrusting out his elbow. Impressive vertical knockback combined with almost no horizontal knockback, making it difficult to [[Directional influence|DI]] out of. It has fairly slow start-up and significant ending lag, but is very powerful, and because Ganondorf moves ahead while performing it, it has great reach. Angled upwards, it is the second most powerful f-smash in the game, only being exceeded by Bowser.

|usmashname= 

|usmashdesc=Kicks both his legs upward. The first hit can lead into the second, though it is unlikely at high percentages and can be DI'd out of. It is the second most powerful (uncharged) u-smash in the game (second to {{SSBM|Pikachu}}'s), and when fully charged, is the most powerful and damaging u-smash, as well as the most powerful smash attack overall. However, even though it is extremely powerful and surprisingly fast, its lack of horizontal reach limits its effectiveness as a reliable KO move. Regardless, even when uncharged, it can KO under 100% (even on characters with excellent vertical endurance, such as {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}}, and {{SSBM|Falco}}).

|dsmashname= 

|dsmashdesc=Swings his leg in front and back of him. Can chain together, but the second hit can be easily DI'd out of. It's one of, if not the most powerful d-smash in the game, capable of star KOing lighter/floatier characters under 100%. It is rather fast, especially for how powerful it is, and, due to Ganondorf's long legs, is one of the farthest-reaching d-smashes. If near an edge, even if an opponent avoids the second kick, the base knockback of the first kick can set up an early edgeguard opportunity.

|nairname= 

|nairdesc=Two quick mid-air kicks. Both kicks have high knockback (especially the second kick, capable of KOing under 130%), and can deal very high damage when landed in succession, but it is extremely difficult to land the two kicks even at very low percentages, and impossible to land at percentages higher than 25% (under standard conditions). It's possible to land the second kick without the first one, but requires correct timing. With both kicks, it is the second strongest n-aerial in the game (exceeded by {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}'s).

|fairname= 

|fairdesc=Ganondorf brings his fist down in an arc rather quickly, with impressive knockback and damage, though slightly weaker than {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}'s [[Knee Smash]]. Unlike the Knee SMash, however, it always strikes with the same force, and is also just as fast as the Knee with much more reach, though it has more landing lag. This is the fifth most powerful f-aerial in the game ({{SSBM|Zelda}}, {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, Captain Falcon, and {{SSBM|Yoshi}} respectively surpass him in this regard).

|bairname= 

|bairdesc=Punches behind him with high power. It is fast, very powerful, good for [[edgeguarding]], and has great range. It has less base knockback than his f-aerial, but has more knockback scaling, making its power proportional to his f-aerial, knockback-wise. Has the exact amount of frames as Captain Falcon's b-aerial, but unlike his, it hits with the same power throughout the entirety of the attack. This is the second most powerful b-aerial in the game (second to Zelda).

|uairname= 

|uairdesc=Does an overhead flip kick, covering a large arc above him. Knockback direction depends on which angle the foe was hit in. If Ganondorf is facing away from the opponent and the attack hits with the sourspot at the tip of his foot, the opponent will be [[semi-spike]]d, with low damage but extremely high hitstun. This is the sixth most powerful u-aerial in the game (Bowser, Fox, Peach, Zelda, and Kirby respectively surpasses him in this regard).

|dairname= 

|dairdesc=[[Stomp]]s both his feet downwards, dealing a powerful electric effect. An extremely powerful [[meteor smash]], and an excellent [[SHFFL]] option, with a massive hitbox that covers Ganondorf's entire body. It is the most powerful meteor smash in the game amongst the fighters (only being meteor-smashed by [[Moltres]] will deal more knockback), and is overall the most powerful aerial in the game. It is capable of setting up combos at low percentages when used against grounded opponents, and serves as a great finisher on grounded opponents at high percentages. This attack has [[Priority#Transcendent_priority|transcendent priority]], meaning that it cannot cancel out projectiles.

|grabname=

|grabdesc=

|pummelname= 

|fthrowname= 

|fthrowdesc=Punches foe in front. Has two hitboxes. Its only use is setting up edgeguarding situations at high percentages.

|bthrowname= 

|uthrowname= 

|uthrowdesc=Knocks his foe above him. Excellent set up for juggles, and can be an effective chain-grab against fast fallers until high percentages.

|dthrowname= 

|dthrowdesc=Takes foe and slams them into the floor. Another throw well-suited for juggling. Can also chain-grab characters with average falling speeds until around 90%, and fast-fallers to about 130%. Can combo into jab then d-air on [[Space animal|Space animals]] around 50%.

|floorfdesc=Gets up and flips while kicking.

|floorbdesc=Stands on both hands and does a spinning double kick.

|edgefdesc=Picks himself up and kicks forward. Can knock opponents off the edge if they are close, potentially setting up an edge-guard.

|edgesdesc=Slowly gets up and punches in front of him.

|nsdesc=Winds up darkness in his fist then releases it all in one powerful punch. Like [[Falcon Punch]], Ganondorf announces the move with a loud yell, lacking any surprise advantage. It has very high knockback, able to KO at low percentages and can even KO light characters under 10%. Except on utterly defenseless or paralyzed opponents, this attack is very hard to use in combat because it is very slow and predictable, making it extremely difficult to land in competitive play.

|ssdesc=Lunges forward, uppercuting any opponents who come in his path. Unlike [[Raptor Boost]], this move does not meteor smash opponents when ised in the air. Instead, it will launch them diagonally upwards. The move causes [[helpless]]ness if used in the air. In the middle percentages, the attack sets the opponent up for many juggling combos, but due to it being easily punished if used under the wrong circumstances, it is not often the optimal move to use.

|usdesc=Quickly leaps upward. If he connects with an opponent, they will be trapped in a flurry of electricity. Also, if the move connects, Ganondorf will not go into a helpless state. This move can grab the ledge even if Ganondorf is facing the opposite direction.

|dsdesc=On the ground, Ganondorf rushes forward with his leg extended, dealing damage and relatively high knockback. In the air, he plummets to the ground at a sharp angle, during which the move can [[spike]] opponents. This move has the odd property of rewarding Ganondorf's second jump back.

===[[List of taunts (SSBM)|Taunt]]===

*Hovers in mid-air and spins before laughing menacingly.

===[[List of idle poses (SSBM)|Idle pose]]===

*Brings his hands together, then swings his right hand over his head.

 

==={{SSBM|Cheer}}===

[[File:GanondorfChantNTSC.ogg|thumb|Ganondorf's NTSC and PAL cheer]]

[[File:Ganondorf JP Crowd chant.ogg|thumb|Ganondorf's Japanese cheer]]

NTSC and PAL: Gaaa-non-doorff...!<br/>Japanese: Gan-non! *claps three times*

===[[Victory theme]]===

An orchestrated portion of the main theme from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. It is shared with {{SSBM|Link}}, {{SSBM|Zelda}}, {{SSBM|Sheik}} and {{SSBM|Young Link}}.

===[[List of victory poses (SSBM)|Victory poses]]===

*Spins his sword upward while laughing evilly before thrusting it into the ground.

*Pumps a victorious fist and crouches.

*With his back facing the camera, Ganondorf turns to face the camera, and holds up his fist, the back of it facing the viewer.

===[[Character matchups (SSBM)|Matchups]]===

{{SSBMMatchupTable|ganondorf=yes}}

According to the matchup chart, Ganondorf's matchup spread holds the 8th highest weightest rank. Ganondorf has mostly positive matchups. He is countered by two characters, soft countered by three and has three even matchups. He soft counters eight characters, counters seven, and hard counters two.

===Notable players===

:''See also: [[:Category:Ganondorf professionals (SSBM)]]

====Active====

*{{Sm|Bizzarro Flame|USA}}

*{{Sm|Eikelmann|USA}}

*{{Sm|Kage The Warrior|Canada}}

*{{Sm|Loki|Japan}}

*{{Sm|Mr. Brandandorf|USA}}

*{{Sm|RockCrock|USA}}

*{{Sm|Spider Sense|USA}}

====Inactive====

*{{Sm|Eddie|USA}}

*{{Sm|Linguini|USA}}

*{{Sm|Renth|USA}}

==In single-player==

[[File:GanondorfIntro.png|thumb|right|Ganondorf's unused intro image.]]

Like {{SSBM|Roy}}, Ganondorf does not appear as an opponent in the game's Classic Mode, though he can appear as an ally in Team and Giant battles.

*'''[[Event 51: The Showdown]]''': The final event match pits the player against a team comprised of [[Giga Bowser#In Super Smash Bros. Melee|Giga Bowser]], {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}, and Ganondorf on the Final Destination stage, without friendly fire, and all four characters having three stocks apiece and unlimited time.

File:GanondorfClassicMode.jpg|Classic Mode.

File:GanondorfAdventureMode.jpg|Adventure Mode.

File:GanondorfAllStarMode.jpg|All-Star Mode.

==Trophy descriptions==

:'''Ganondorf''' ''(Smash Red)'' (Trophy #65)

:''Since he's slow and can't jump very high, Ganondorf relies mainly on his immense physical strength to overwhelm his enemies. His great weight also makes him a difficult foe to send offscreen. Ganondorf's Warlock Punch is slow but absurdly powerful, and when he strikes with his Gerudo Dragon, enemies rise skyward enveloped in dark flames.''

:*B: Warlock Punch

:*Smash B: [[Gerudo Dragon]]

:'''Ganondorf''' ''(Smash Blue)'' (Trophy #66)

:''Ganondorf's slow speed works against him in single combat, but in melees, his crazy power lets him earn his keep with innumerable KOs. Ganondorf can't strike quickly, but each blow he lands adds up. Ganondorf is at his quickest when he uses the Wizard's Foot, and his Dark Dive blasts foes in a burst of dark energy.''

:*Up & B: Dark Dive

:*Down & B: Wizard's Foot

<centeR>

File:Ganondorf Trophy Melee.png|<nowiki>#</nowiki>64

File:Ganondorf Trophy (Smash).png|<nowiki>#</nowiki>65

File:Ganondorf Trophy 2 (Smash).png|<nowiki>#</nowiki>66

*Ganondorf is tied with the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} for the world record in the [[Home-Run Contest]]. Ganondorf is also the only character that can break the max distance in the Home-Run Contest without the use of a [[glitch]] or [[Action Replay]] (the Ice Climbers have to utilise the [[freeze glitch]] to break the max distance).

*Ganondorf's hand is briefly seen during Link's montage in the introduction to ''Melee'', making him one of the five hidden characters, along with {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}}, and {{SSBM|Pichu}}, to have some kind of involvement with the intro.

*Most of Ganondorf's voice clips were imported from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''; for example, his [[victory pose]] and [[taunt]] both use a sped up version of his laugh from that game. One voice clip involving Ganon saying "Ooya!" was imported, but nowhere is it used in the game.

**This "Ooya!" clip would later find itself used in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', as it is the sound that plays when {{SSBB|Ganondorf}} is selected with the [[Wii Remote]], despite him having a new voice actor.

*Ganondorf is the only clone whose original character ({{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}) is from a different series.

*In the 1.0 version of ''Melee'', if Ganondorf had a Bunny Hood equipped, he would [https://youtube.com/watch?v=FKucAxeQyms perform a second jab] during his neutral attack, an apparent leftover from Captain Falcon's moveset. This second jab had no hitboxes however, and was removed in the subsequent versions of ''Melee''.

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-dL-LQEFq0 Ganondorf combo video]

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