Monkey Flip
| Monkey Flip | |
|---|---|
 Diddy Kong using Monkey Flip. | |
| User | Diddy Kong |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
Monkey Flip (モンキーフリップ, Monkī Furippu) is Diddy Kong's side special move in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Diddy Kong leaps forward towards the enemy, latches onto their face, and will remain there until the player presses the attack or special button to deliver a single smack attack via a headbutt (not unlike a pummel). The distance traveled can be changed depending on whether the Control Stick and special move button are pressed simultaneously or not. As the move sends Diddy forward, it can be used as a recovery, and it can be used in conjunction with Rocketbarrel Boost, as it does not put Diddy into a helpless state afterwards. If the player presses an attack button during Diddy's sideways momentum, Diddy sticks a foot out, and will kick the opponent instead of latching on. However, this kick prevents Diddy from using his triple jump. By pressing the jump button after latching onto an enemy, Diddy can jump onto the enemy's head and push them downwards, which performs a Footstool Jump. The Monkey Flip can also set up a Diddycide, although the Footstool Jump is almost always a better option. Like Chomp, this attack can block some characters' recovery.
Description from the Instruction Booklet
Leap at a foe and latch onto his or her head, then go to town with any attack button.
Origin
The monkey flip comes from Donkey Kong Jungle Beat where it was used by Donkey to grab and pummel enemies.
