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{{Boss
|name        = Giant Donkey Kong
|image        = [[File:Giantdonkeykong.png|250px]]
|caption      = Giant Donkey Kong in the [[1P Game]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|boss        = ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]
|universe    = {{uv|Donkey Kong}}
|console      = [[Nintendo 64]]
|location    = {{SSB|Kongo Jungle}}<br>[[Jungle Japes]]
|creator      =
|voiceactor  =
}}
'''Giant Donkey Kong''', also referred to as '''Giant DK''', is a recurring [[minor boss]] in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series.


'''Giant Donkey Kong''' first appeared in SSB's 1-player mode as a titan that you would face off against with 2 AI partners. DK would hardly be fazed by any attacks, while his own attacks sent opponents flying, making him a formidable opponent on higher difficulties. In SSBM, his normal Super Mushroom variety appears in the second stage of [[Adventure Mode]], as well as in the [[Event Match]] Gargantuan Battle.
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
Giant DK first appeared as a non-playable character in Stage 6 of ''Super Smash Bros.''{{'}} [[1P Game]]. Giant DK has a large amount of [[knockback]] resistance, while his own attacks have increased knockback capable of KOing opponents more easily on top of having increased range due to his size, making him a formidable opponent; however, the player is given two regular-sized [[AI]] partners to help out. On higher [[Difficulty|difficulties]], Giant DK behaves more similarly to a level 9 CPU while the player's partners are lower in level. It is possible to exploit Giant DK's AI, making him walk back and forth on the top platform, similar to [[Metal Mario]] along with his size making him a larger target to attacks. However, it is harder due to AI partners jumping into him or attacking him which will often interfere with his pattern.


[[Category: Bosses]]
Due to being considered as a character separate from regular {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, Giant DK does not appear in a [[Alternate costume (SSB)|different color]] when a player- or AI-controlled regular DK fights him. While Giant DK has all of regular DK's color variations (including the Team Battle-exclusive green palette), they are only accessible through the debug menu.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros.#Giant_Donkey_Kong</ref>
[[Category: Characters]]
 
[[Category: Characters (SSB)]]
===As a playable character===
[[Category: Characters (SSBM)]]
:Main article: [[Giant Donkey Kong (SSB)]]
It is possible to play as Giant DK using a [[debug menu]] code or GameShark. He is distinguished by having drastically increased attack range and being heavier than the regular {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, notably with regards to his jab. He is, however, prone to being [[chain grab|chain grabbed]], such as by {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} or {{SSB|Pikachu}}, and his grab doesn't reach directly in front of him. Despite being his own unique, separate character, he has the exact same head icon as the original.
 
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
In ''Melee'', Giant DK is essentially regular {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} with a permanent [[Super Mushroom]] upgrade (and can thus be temporarily playable that way or played permanently using Action Replay's Auto-Mushroom cheat). Giant DK appears at the end of the Stage 2 of [[Adventure Mode]], after defeating two tiny Donkey Kongs. Giant DK is also very exploitable; by standing perfectly still or moving slightly towards the edge, depending on character, it is possible to bait him into using an [[f-air]] or [[n-air]] and falling into the water, resulting in a free win. This is much more likely on higher difficulties due to the more aggressive AI, and is a common speedrunning tactic for this stage. Additionally, in {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}, like all giant characters, Giant DK has a chance of appearing on Stage 5 as a random giant opponent.
 
A giant DK appears controlled by the player in the Event Match [[Lord of the Jungle]].
 
Additionally, the Event Match [[Gargantuans]] features an immensely large Donkey Kong (over twice as large as the normal Super Mushroom DK) as an opponent, while the player is a giant {{SSBM|Bowser}}, with a super tiny {{SSBM|Mario}} and {{SSBM|Peach}} also present.
 
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
Giant DK returns in ''Brawl'' in a similar fashion as in ''Melee'', as a regular {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} permanently equipped with a [[Super Mushroom]]. Giant DK appears in four [[event match]]es: in [[Event 9: The Monster Beneath the Earth]], if the player can't [[KO]] the two {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}s in time, they must fight Giant DK; in [[Event 22: Monkeys Unite]], Giant DK appears as Diddy Kong's ally to defeat {{SSBB|Sheik}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}}; in [[Event 27: Three-Beast Carnage]], Giant DK returns with [[Giant Bowser]] and Giant {{SSBB|Charizard}}, attacking [[New Pork City]]; finally, in [[Co-Op Event 14: The Dark Guardians]], {{SSBB|Ganondorf}} and {{SSBB|Wolf}} must defeat Giant Charizard and Giant DK, again on New Pork City. If counting both events and co-op events in ''Brawl'', the aforementioned events are Giant DK's only appearances in ''Brawl''.
 
Unlike the other playable characters (along with the {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} characters and {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}), Giant DK does not appear as an opponent in {{SSBB|Classic Mode}}, making this the only game in which he does not appear in Classic Mode.
 
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
Giant DK is once again one of the possible random giant characters in {{SSB4-Wii U|Classic Mode}}. Giant DK can appear in {{forwiiu}} in a giant [[Special Smash]] or [[Special Orders]].
 
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
Giant DK appears as the boss of {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}'s ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''-themed {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} route, in reference to his original 1P Game role.
 
===In spirit battles===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
! colspan=1|Inspiration
|-
! style="width:5%;"|No.
! style="width:5%;"|Image
! Name
! Series
! Enemy Fighter(s)
! style="width:5%;"|Type
! style="width:5%;"|Power
! Stage
! Rules
! Conditions
! Music
! Character
|-
|79
|{{SpiritTableName|Pauline|link=y|size=64}}
|''Super Mario'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mario}} {{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|13,700
|[[75m]] (hazards off)
|•Jump Power ↓
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•You have reduced jump power<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle<br>•''The enemy tends to avoid conflict''
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Jump Up, Super Star!}}
|Original Donkey Kong (currently known as [[Cranky Kong]])
|-
|117
|{{SpiritTableName|Flies & Hand|link=y|size=64}}
|''Mario Paint'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|Dark Pit}} {{Head|Dark Pit|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|4,000
|[[Living Room]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Flies & Hand)<br>•Item: [[Food]]
|•Survive until the timer runs out (1:00)<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mario Paint Medley}}
|Hand
|-
|137
|{{SpiritTableName|Donkey Kong & Lady|size=64}}
|''Donkey Kong'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} (250 HP)<br>•Ally: {{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (120 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|13,500
|[[75m]]
|•Item Tidal Wave
|•You lose if your CPU ally is KO'd<br>•The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch<br>•Timed [[stamina battle]] (1:30)
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}
|Original Donkey Kong
|-
|138
|{{SpiritTableName|Donkey Kong Jr.|size=64}}
|''Donkey Kong'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,000
|{{SSB|Kongo Jungle}} (hazards off)
|N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy's throws have increased power<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}
|Original Donkey Kong
|-
|1,101
|{{SpiritTableName|Master Giant|link=y|size=64}}
|''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} (160 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,900
|{{SSBU|Final Destination}}
|•[[Bob-omb]] Festival
|•Bob-ombs will rain from the sky after a little while<br>•The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch<br>•[[Stamina battle]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Core}}
|
|-
|1,200
|{{SpiritTableName|Sumo Brothers|size=64}}
|''Rhythm Heaven'' Series {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Rhythm Paradise'' Series {{Flag|PAL}}
|•Giant {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,900
|[[Arena Ferox]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Earthquake
|•The enemy's physical attacks have increased power<br>•Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage<br>•The enemy loves to taunt
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|E. Honda Stage Type B}}
|
|}
 
==Origin==
The closest analogue to Giant Donkey Kong in the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} series is the final boss battle of ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong|Game Boy}}'' for Game Boy, where the title character used [[Super Mushroom]]s to become much larger and fought [[Mario]] atop the Tower that comprised World 9. In this appearance, however, Giant Donkey Kong was significantly larger relative to Mario than his depiction in ''Smash''.
 
Alternatively, Giant Donkey Kong's size may simply be a reference to one of Donkey Kong's inspirations, {{s|wikipedia|King Kong}}.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Giant DK.png|Giant Donkey Kong being fought in ''Super Smash Bros.'' by human player {{SSB|Mario}} and [[CPU]] allies {{SSB|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSB|Kirby}}.
GiantDK.png|Giant Donkey Kong's appearance on the [[Jungle Japes]] stage in the [[Adventure Mode]] of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
Giant Donkey Kong SSBB.png|Giant Donkey Kong in Event 22: Monkeys Unite in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
</gallery>
 
==References==
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{{Donkey Kong}}
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[[Category:Donkey Kong universe]]
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[[Category:Unplayable characters]]
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