Editing Duck Hunt (SSBU)

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{{disambig2|Duck Hunt's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''|the characters in other contexts|Duck Hunt}}
{{Infobox Character
|name = Duck Hunt
|image = [[File:Duck Hunt SSBU.png|250px]]
|game = SSBU
|ssbgame1 = SSB4
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
}}
'''Duck Hunt''' ({{ja|ダックハント|Dakkuhanto}}, ''Duckhunt''), known in PAL versions as '''Duck Hunt Duo''', are playable fighters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. They were officially revealed on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o June 12th, 2018] alongside {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSBU|R.O.B.}}, and the rest of the returning roster. Although they are a team, Duck Hunt are collectively classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #59]].

Duck Hunt retain their realistic dog barks and duck quacks, using a combination of recycled voice clips from ''SSB4'' along with additional new ones.

==How to unlock==
Complete one of the following:
*Play [[VS. match]]es, with Duck Hunt being the 56th characters to be unlocked.
*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} or any character in his unlock tree, being the last character unlocked after {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}.
*Have Duck Hunt join the player's party in [[World of Light]].
Duck Hunt must then be defeated on {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} (the [[Ω form]] is used in World of Light).

==Attributes==
Duck Hunt are a duo that fight collectively as if they were a single character, much like {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}. They are lightweights, and specifically weigh as much as {{SSBU|Sonic}}, which places them among the bottom 20 in that category. Duck Hunt also have below-average height, above-average [[walk]]ing/[[dash]]ing speeds (being the 25th and 36th fastest, respectively), a slow [[initial dash]] (tied for the 12th slowest with {{SSBU|Incineroar}}, {{SSBU|Snake}}, {{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}}, and {{SSBU|Ryu}}), low [[traction]] (the 15th lowest), above-average [[air speed]] (tied for the 20th fastest with {{SSBU|Bowser}},  {{SSBU|Sheik}}, {{SSBU|Lucas}}, and {{SSBU|Mega Man}}), average [[air acceleration]] and [[falling speed]], and low [[gravity]] (the 14th lowest). Duck Hunt can also crawl and wall jump. These traits make Duck Hunt a character who, while lacking strong burst movement on the ground due to their slow dash, does a good job at maintaining aerial presence with their air speed and fairly high jumps. Collectively speaking, their overall mobility is average.

Due to having three unique projectiles for special moves, Duck Hunt excel in zoning and stage control with an emphasis on setups. [[Trick Shot]] generates a tin can that explodes on contact, and the fact that it can be maneuvered by the player with the press of the special button make it a key component of Duck Hunt's pressure, setups, and stage control. Additionally, the fact that the can is generated on frame 1 gives it utility as a combo breaker. [[Clay Shooting]] involves throwing a clay pigeon that can be detonated with the press of the special button. It not only has use as a zoning tool, but it also functions as Duck Hunt's most potent combo starter, as the fact that they can act out of the move before it detonates allows them to chain the move into itself, aerials, or a combination of the two. [[Wild Gunman]] summons a gunman that shoots from their respective gun after a delay. This further supplements their zoning and setup-centered playstyle, since they can act out of the move before the gunshot. In addition, the gunmen possess their own hurtboxes, giving it occasional use for blocking attacks.

Duck Hunt's air game also has decent utility courtesy of their good air speed. Back aerial is a fast and powerful finisher that comes out at frame 7 and KOs middleweights as early as 120% from the edge of Final Destination, making it even deadlier in the context of [[edgeguarding]]. Neutral aerial also compliments their edgeguarding abilities, as it comes out fast at frame 6 and has lingering hitboxes that make it useful for gimps while the strong hit also functions as a passable KO move, KOing middleweights at 135% from the edge of Final Destination. Finally, up air is a good vertical finisher that starts KOing middleweights at around 135% near the blast zone, plus it comes out fast a frame 6 and has a decent amount of active frames.

Unfortunately, Duck Hunt's main weakness is that, outside of some their aerials, the aspects of their kit that don't revolve around their versatile projectiles are rather lackluster. For example, while their aerials are undeniably the best parts of their kit outside of their special moveset, some aren't without their flaws. Although forward aerial is fairly fast at frame 7 and has decent [[range]], it has atrocious KO power; even with the sweetspot, the move doesn't start KOing middleweights until around 180% from the edge of Final Destination, and the fact that the move has sourspots adds a layer of inconsistency to its already poor KO power. In addition, down aerial has some inconsistencies of its own, as while it is a decent spike on paper, the two hits don't always connect into each other. Duck Hunt's endurance also leaves more to be desired due to their low weight and exploitable [[recovery]]; while [[Duck Jump]] covers good horizontal and vertical distance, its unremarkable speed and lack of protection make it prone to edge guards. While their recovery fares better than in ''SSB4'' due to it being able to be canceled into attacks and air dodges, the fact that Duck Hunt can only cancel their recovery 50 frames later still makes it fairly exploitable.

However, the flaws of other aspects of Duck Hunt's kit are most apparent in their ground game, as their grounded normals are mediocre at best and well below average at worst. While their rapid jab is a good damage racking option, neither it nor the standard jab start KOing middleweights until 190%. Forward tilt, while being disjointed and having passable startup at frame 8, lacks range in comparison to other disjoints and doesn't start KOing middleweights until 150%. Up tilt, while in theory being a frame 7 combo starter into neutral and up aerial at low and mid percentages, isn't that consistent in practice due to the fact that its narrow hitbox struggles to hit grounded opponents even at point blank range. Even down tilt, which is among their best grounded moves due to being their fastest grounded poke (at frame 6) and being capable of starting tech chases, suffers from being an even worse disjoint than forward tilt in terms of both range and KO power.

While the aforementioned moves are simply mediocre, the same cannot be said for dash attack, a move that is genuinely below average; it has slow startup at frame 10 while also having abysmal KO power, as it can't even KO middleweights past 200%. On top of having slow startup, Duck Hunt's poor initial dash further hinders its use as a burst option, a role that dash attacks are generally meant to fulfill. Duck Hunt's smash attacks don't do their ground game many favors either, as while they have good KO power and are disjointed for utilizing the NES Zapper, their startup is rather subpar and they have awkward hitboxes that prevent all the hits from connecting at times. Their grab game is also a contributor to their less than stellar strength on the ground; their standing and pivot grabs have deceptively good range, but the reward they get from a grab leaves more to be desired due to none of their throws leading to consistent combos or KOing at reasonable percentages.

Overall, Duck Hunt excel at controlling the neutral by simultaneously controlling both the duo and their assortment of projectiles in order to generate setups, frame traps, and pressure whether the opponent is onstage, at ledge, or offstage while their good air mobility and fair share of fast aerials also give them a slight emphasis on offstage edgeguards. In exchange for these strengths, they have a notable lack of flexibility in other aspects of their kit due to their overall average recovery and ground game, meaning they have to be more reliant on crafty use of their projectiles in order to get things going compared to other zoners.

Essentially, Duck Hunt are solid characters, yet other characters of a similar archetype simply have more flexibility in parts of their kits that don't revolve around their projectiles. For example, while {{SSBU|Link}} is good at zoning and creating setups with [[Boomerang]] and [[Remote Bomb]], he is considered to be a high tier character because he has notable strengths all across the board, such as a strong out of shield option in the form of [[Spin Attack]], safe and potent aerials in the form of his neutral and forward aerials, and an overall better ground game than Duck Hunt due to the greater reach and power of his disjoints, as well as his more combo-friendly grab game. While it is not entirely certain whether Duck Hunt's strengths outweigh their flaws or vice versa, Duck Hunt are generally considered to be viable.

==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
Duck Hunt received a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition to ''Ultimate'', but have been buffed significantly overall. Duck Hunt's notoriously inconsistent KO potential has been improved in many ways: their infamously unreliable smash attacks now connect much more reliably (though their final hits may still fail to connect in rare instances), while their forward tilt is now a situational KO option thanks to its much higher base knockback.

[[Trick Shot]], which was already a powerful, versatile projectile, has been improved in many ways: it KOs earlier, travels further, has less endlag and can now be hit in air, all of which improve its utility. [[Clay Shooting]] has less ending lag and forces opponents to stay in place if they get hit, which make it an excellent combo tool. In addition, it now explodes into shrapnel that deals damage in many directions, increasing its effective range.

[[Duck Jump]] now allows the duo to act out of it after at least 50 frames; when coupled with the reintroduction of directional air dodges, these changes somewhat improve the safety and reliability of their once-risky recovery. Lastly, [[Wild Gunman]] has less ending lag, higher damage outputs and knockback (to the point that the orange and sombrero gunmen boast KO potential at high percents), and the defeated gunmen each maintain a hurtbox that allow Duck Hunt to use them to block incoming attacks.

Duck Hunt also benefit from the universal changes of ''Ultimate''. Their mobility has improved, particularly in regard to their dash/initial dash speeds and their aerials' reduced landing lag. These changes, when coupled with many of Duck Hunt's moves in general having less endlag, somewhat improves their combo game.

However, Duck Hunt have received some nerfs. Their lighter weight further worsens their already poor endurance. Some of their aerials have also been worsened: clean neutral aerial's noticeably lower knockback growth hinders its KO potential, forward aerial has a slightly shorter duration, and down aerial no longer auto-cancels with a short hop. Lastly, Trick Shot has lost some of its set-ups into Clay Shooting, while the latter is harder to destroy and its shrapnel can also damage Duck Hunt.

Overall, the changes to Duck Hunt greatly benefit them, as they are considered to be better than they were in ''SSB4''. These buffs and nerfs, however, also change their playstyle somewhat. When coupled with ''Ultimate''{{'}}s faster engine, the combination of Duck Hunt's lighter weight, improved mobility and generally improved normal moves gives them more a more aggressive playstyle than in ''SSB4''. Despite this, the large retention of their camping game also enables them to use it potently, despite the faster game engine favoring more offensive playstyles.

Initially, Duck Hunt were believed to be considerably worse than in ''SSB4'', to the point that their playerbase was even smaller than it was in ''SSB4''. {{sm|Raito}}, the best Duck Hunt player in the world, most notably held this negative perception of them, and thus resorted to using secondaries, such as {{SSBU|Inkling}}. However, as time went on, Raito started achieving very strong results competitively with them, such as placing 3rd at both {{Trn|Albion 4}} and {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}, placing 5th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, and taking sets off of notable players including {{sm|Dabuz}}, {{sm|Shuton}}, {{sm|Cosmos}}, and {{sm|Abadango}}.

These commendable results indicate that Duck Hunt have maintained their viability, but have also potentially become even more viable than in ''SSB4''. Along with Raito, other Duck Hunt mains, such as {{sm|Ozone}} and {{sm|Vintendo}}, started achieving respectable results as of late. Although Duck Hunt's playerbase is still small, their impressive results, especially by Raito, indicate that they can be very potent when mastered.

{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Duck Hunt}}

==Update history==
Aside from glitch fixes, Duck Hunt have received a mix of buffs and nerfs from game updates.

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|1.2.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/1.2.0|char=Duck Hunt}}

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{{UpdateList (SSBU)/2.0.0|char=Duck Hunt}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|3.0.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/3.0.0|char=Duck Hunt}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/3.1.0|char=Duck Hunt}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|7.0.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/7.0.0|char=Duck Hunt}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|8.0.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/8.0.0|char=Duck Hunt}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|9.0.2}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/9.0.2|char=Duck Hunt}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|10.1.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/10.1.0|char=Duck Hunt}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|11.0.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/11.0.0|char=Duck Hunt}}

==Moveset==
*Duck Hunt can [[Crawling|crawl]] and [[wall jump]].
''For a gallery of Duck Hunt's hitboxes, see [[Duck Hunt (SSBU)/Hitboxes|here]].''

{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBU
|neutralcount=3
|neutralinf=y
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutral1dmg=1.5%
|neutral2dmg=1.5%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutralinfdmg=0.4% (loop), 3% (last)
|neutraldesc=The dog performs a paw swipe, followed by a headbutt, followed by a dropkick performed from the [[wikipedia:Freeze (b-boy move)#Variants|baby freeze]] (a variation of the freeze breakdancing move). If button mashed, the duck pecks repeatedly at alternating angles and then thrusts its wings and beak forward. The first two hits can [[lock]].
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltdmg=8%
|ftiltdesc=The dog leans on his chest and forepaws in order to thrust his lower back forward and propel the duck, who performs a peck. It can be angled and is decent for spacing, while its horizontal angle allows it to propel [[Trick Shot]]'s tin can a long-distance forward while it is in front of themselves.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltdmg=7%
|utiltdesc=The dog leans on his chest and forepaws in order to thrust his lower back upward and propel the duck, who performs an upward headbutt while thrusting its wings upward. It has a narrow horizontal hitbox, only hitting opponents directly next to the dog.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=8%
|dtiltdesc=The dog swings his lower back forward to propel the duck, who performs a turning peck. It is the fastest of Duck Hunt's tilts at frame 6, and can send opponents into a [[tumble]] starting around 40%, which can create [[tech chase]] situations.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=10% (clean), 7% (late)
|dashdesc=The dog slides forwards and propel the duck, who performs a peck. It covers a fair amount of distance and its very high base knockback makes it decent at warding off an opponent. However, it has noticeable ending lag. The late hit knocks the opponent over and behind Duck Hunt.
|fsmashname=Zapper
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|4}} (hits 1 and 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|9}} (hit 3)
|fsmashdesc=The dog and duck look forward before the {{s|wikipedia|NES Zapper}} fires three shots in front of them while they comically flail around frightened. It is a semi-spike and the longer it is charged, the larger its range becomes. However, its first two hits are unreliable, as their angles and very high knockback growth can occasionally launch opponents too early, and thus allow them to evade its last hit. It is the slowest of Duck Hunt's smashes at frame 17. This move can be angled.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|2.5}} (hits 1 and 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (hit 3)
|usmashdesc=The dog and duck look upward before the NES Zapper fires three shots above them while they comically dodge the shots frightened. Like forward smash, its range increases the longer it is charged. Although its first two hits are unreliable because of their angles and very high knockback growth, they are slightly more reliable compared to forward smash and down smash's first two hits.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|5}} (hits 1 and 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|6}} (hit 3)
|dsmashdesc=The dog and duck look at the ground before the NES Zapper fires three shots around them while they comically dodge the shots frightened. Its first and last hits are in front of the dog, while the second hit is behind him. Its last hit launches the opponent behind the dog, and as a result, Duck Hunt must face away from the edge when attempting to use this move in order to properly launch the opponent off-stage. Like forward and up smashes, its range increases the longer it is charged, but its first two hits are unreliable because of their angles and very high knockback growth.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (late)
|nairdesc=The dog performs an {{s|wikipedia|aerial cartwheel}}. It functions like a [[sex kick]] and is tied with up aerial for Duck Hunt's fastest aerial in terms of startup at frame 6, though the move's long ending lag can result in a self-destruct if used carelessly offstage.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6.5}} (duck), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (duck's beak, clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7.5}} (duck's beak, late)
|fairdesc=The dog thrusts his lower back forward to propel the duck, who performs a corkscrew peck. It is useful for spacing, edgeguarding, and combos. However, its sweetspot's average damage output and knockback growth make it unsuitable for KOing outright.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg=10% (duck), 12.5% (duck's beak)
|bairdesc=The dog thrusts his lower back backward to propel the duck, who performs a turning peck. The sweetspot on the duck's beak is Duck Hunt's strongest aerial, KOing Mario at 105% from the edge of Final Destination.
|uairname=Wild Duck
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hits 1 and 2), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (hit 3)
|uairdesc=The duck pecks upward three times while carrying the dog in tow. It is tied with neutral aerial for Duck Hunt's fastest aerial in terms of startup at frame 6. The last hit's respectable knockback makes this a viable KO option off the top blast line at higher percents. 
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (hit 2)
|dairdesc=The dog somersaults to perform a headbutt, followed by the duck immediately performing a somersaulting peck. The second hit can [[meteor smash]] aerial opponents.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=The dog bites the opponent and holds them with his mouth.
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=1.2%
|pummeldesc=The duck headbutts the opponent.
|fthrowname=
|fthrowdmg=8%
|fthrowdesc=The dog rears his head back and sways it forward to throw the opponent. It is mainly useful for tossing the opponent into Trick Shot or setting up edgeguards, only KOing Mario around 190% from the edge of Final Destination.
|bthrowname=
|bthrowdmg=9%
|bthrowdesc=The dog spins around to throw the opponent. It is Duck Hunt's most damaging throw, but has lower knockback than forward throw, failing to KO Mario below 200% from the edge of Final Destination, and is mostly useful for setting up edgeguards or throwing opponents into Trick Shot.
|uthrowname=
|uthrowdmg=6%
|uthrowdesc=The dog performs a handstand kick. It has low knockback growth, KOing Mario from the top platform of Battlefield around 180%.
|dthrowname=
|dthrowdmg=5%
|dthrowdesc=The dog sways his head downward to slam the opponent onto the ground. It is Duck Hunt's least damaging throw, but can function as a set-up into any of their aerials at mid to high percents.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdesc=The duck pecks on either side of the dog.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=7%
|floorbdesc=The duck headbutts behind the dog and then in front of the dog.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=The duck pecks behind the dog and then in front of the dog.
|edgename=&nbsp;
|edgedmg=9%
|edgedesc=The dog climbs up and leans on his chest and forepaws in order to thrust his lower back forward to propel the duck, who performs a peck.
|nsname=Trick Shot
|nsdmg=10% (explosion), 1.8% (shots), 1.8%-4.4% (contact)
|nsdesc=The dog kicks away a tin can from the ''Hogan's Alley'' game mode of the same name. The can is explosive and subsequent neutral special button presses cause the NES Zapper to shoot the can forward. After 9 button presses, the can starts to emit smoke and will then explode. The can is also capable of being manipulated by the dog and duck's attacks, with its tilt attacks being especially useful in this regard. However, this also applies to the opponent's attacks. Overall, it is Duck Hunt's most versatile projectile, and their most useful edge-guarding option. It is active starting on frame 1, making it useful for interrupting combos, though the explosion can also damage Duck Hunt. Although its explosion has very high knockback growth, it lacks KO potential out of edge-guarding because of its average damage output and low base knockback.
|ssname=Clay Shooting
|ssdmg=2% (clay pigeon), 1.8% (shot 1), 2.5% (shots 2-4) 3% (shot 5)
|ssdesc=The dog throws a clay pigeon, based on the Clay Shooting sub-game (Game C) from ''Duck Hunt''. It has two flight trajectories: a slow, higher arc and a faster, straight arc. Moving while performing the move initiates the former, whereas standing still and performing the move initiates the latter. Pressing the special button again causes the NES Zapper to destroy it with 5 quick shots, making it a [[natural combo]]. It is useful for hindering approaches, but can also act as a set-up into a dash attack from 0% to medium percentages, or into a forward aerial at high percentages. Although somewhat situational, the clay pigeon can also act as a makeshift landmine by allowing it to land on the ground, and then destroying it to surprise an opponent. Alternatively, Duck Hunt can attack the pigeon, causing it to explode into fragments that will damage nearby opponents. However, opponents can attack the pigeon as well, which will damage Duck Hunt.
|usname=Duck Jump
|usdmg=—
|usdesc=The duck flies upward while carrying the dog before getting tired and falling to the ground. It is maneuverable and covers a decent amount of vertical and horizontal distance depending on how it is maneuvered. After a short while, Duck Hunt can interrupt the move with an attack or an air dodge, but doing so will render them helpless.
|dsname=Wild Gunman
|dsdmg=8%-11%
|dsdesc=The dog summons an 8-bit version of one of the five gunmen from ''Wild Gunman''. Each gunman will fire their gun after a set amount of time and then disappear in a puff of smoke. Each gunman's firing time, damage output, knockback growth, and launching angle varies. The gunmen can also block attacks, but if any of them receive at least 5%, they will fall and not fire their guns. Once a gunman falls, Duck Hunt must wait very briefly before they can summon another one.
|fsname=NES Zapper Posse
|fsdmg=5% (flock of ducks), 10% (gunmen's initial shots), 24% (gunmen's final shots), 6% (ending)
|fsdesc=The dog barks to call in a flock of 8-bit ducks. The flock tackles the opponent, launching them into a Wild West-styled field from ''Wild Gunman''. The opponent is then repeatedly fired at by the gunmen, who are also shooting at the cardboard cutout gangsters and tin cans from ''Hogan's Alley''.
}}

===[[On-screen appearance]]===
*The dog leaps into an 8-bit sprite of grass with the duck on his back before they both rise from the grass while the dog performs his signature laugh. The grass then disappears in a puff of smoke.
<gallery>
DuckHuntOnScreenAppearanceSSBU.gif|Duck Hunt's on-screen appearance
</gallery>

===[[Taunt]]s===
*'''Up taunt''': The dog performs a frontal handstand, while the duck balances on one of the hind legs and quacks negatively in response.
*'''Side taunt''': The dog lays on his side and does his infamous laugh, while the duck flies next to him.
*'''Down taunt''': The dog stands on his back legs and does a dance.
<gallery>
SSBUDuckHuntTaunt1.gif|Duck Hunt's up taunt.
SSBUDuckHuntTaunt2.gif|Duck Hunt's side taunt.
SSBUDuckHuntTaunt3.gif|Duck Hunt's down taunt.
</gallery>

===[[Idle pose]]s===
*The dog and the duck sniff the ground.
*The dog scratches his ear.
<gallery>
SSBUDuckHuntIdle1.gif|Duck Hunt's first idle pose
SSBUDuckHuntIdle2.gif|Duck Hunt's second idle pose
</gallery>

===[[Crowd cheer]]===
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|Duck - Hunt! {{NTSC}} <br> Duck - Hunt Duo! {{PAL}} || Duck Hun - to! || Duo - Duck - Hunt! || Duck! *clap* Hunt! *clap* || Duck - Hunt! {{NTSC}}
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|Duck - Hunt - Duo! || Duck - Hunt! Rah - Rah - Rah! {{NTSC}} <br> Duo - Duck - Hunt! Duo - Duck - Hunt! {{PAL}} || ||
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===[[Victory pose]]s===
*'''Left:''' The dog jumps into a patch of 8-bit grass. He then, along with the duck, pops up from the grass and proceeds to do his signature laugh.
*'''Up:''' Runs on screen and turns around to kick away a can from ''Hogan's Alley''. He then assumes a pose in which he stands on his left hind leg while raising his right and brings his front legs towards himself.
*'''Right:''' Summons a Wild Gunman to shoot to the left, then another one to shoot to the right. He then continuously holds the pose used to summon them. The Wild Gunmen don't appear in Team Battles.
[[File:DuckHuntVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|The jingle that plays before a new game starts in ''Duck Hunt'', slightly sped up. It begins with the original 8-bit rendition, then transitions to a remixed version for the rest of the theme.]]
<gallery>
DuckHuntVictoryPose1SSBU.gif
DuckHuntVictoryPose2SSBU.gif
DuckHuntVictoryPose3SSBU.gif
</gallery>

==In [[competitive play]]==
In the early metagame, most players believed Duck Hunt were worse than they were in ''SSB4'' due to ''Ultimate''{{'}}s game mechanics encouraging more aggressive gameplay, which contrasted Duck Hunt's more campy playstyle. Despite this, Duck Hunt's playerbase, most notably {{Sm|Raito}}, showed that their buffs from ''SSB4'' ensured their their viability. As a result, Duck Hunt's perception in the community improved, with most people believing that they were as viable as they were in ''SSB4''.

However, Duck Hunt's results have since seen a slow decline, due to their playerbase stagnating and Raito's results declining. When coupled with Duck Hunt's worst flaws remaining mostly unaddressed, such as their mediocre KO potential and below-average ground game, the current consensus is that they are lower mid tier characters. 

===Most historically significant players===
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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]], which recognizes the official top 50 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] from July 13th, 2019 to December 15th, 2019.''

''See also:[[:Category:Duck Hunt professionals (SSBU)]]''

*{{Sm|ASA|Mexico}} - The best Duck Hunt player in Mexico. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY Round 4}}, 9th at {{Trn|SKL: Open Primavera 2020}}, 13th at both {{Trn|WeTecThose 9}} and {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY 3rd IMPACT}}, and 25th at {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY 8}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Meme}}, {{Sm|Best Taco}}, and {{Sm|Vizard}}. Currently ranked 45th on the [[Mexican Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Ozone|USA}} - One of the best Duck Hunt players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Paradigm Shift}}, 7th at {{Trn|Guardian I}}, 9th at {{Trn|Midwest Arena}}, and 49th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}}, {{Sm|Myran}}, and {{Sm|Mr. E}}. Currently ranked 7th on the [[Michigan Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Michigan Ultimate Power Rankings]]. 
*{{Sm|Raito|Japan}} (#17) - The best Duck Hunt player in the world. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Albion 4}}, {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} and {{Trn|Umebura SP 7}}, as well as 5th at both {{Trn|EVO 2019}} and {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, and {{Sm|Shuton}}.
*{{Sm|Sekai Doggo|Chile}} - The best Duck Hunt player in South America. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Ultra Hard}}, 4th at {{Trn|Royalty 3}}, 7th at {{Trn|Iwanna Torneo Nacional!}}, 9th at {{Trn|Smash Chile - Civil War}}, and 49th at {{Trn|Glitch 8}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|ApolloKage}}, {{Sm|Keen}} and {{Sm|PeW}}. Currently ranked 10th on [[Chilean Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|SkWiirrel|Austria}} - Placed 25th at both {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}}, {{Trn|VCA 2021}} and {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 3}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Albion 4}}, and {{Trn|VCA 2019}}  with wins over players such as {{Sm|Elexiao}}, {{Sm|Jaka}}, and {{Sm|yetey}}. Currently ranked 3rd on the [[Austrian Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Vintendo|USA}} - The best Duck Hunt player in [[SoCal]]. Placed 13th at {{Trn|2GG: SoCal Chronicles 2020}}, 25th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Elegant}}, {{Sm|Kome}}, and {{Sm|Mew2King}}.
*{{Sm|Wisdom|USA}} - One of the best Duck Hunt players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Paradigm Shift 2019}}, 7th at {{Trn|Standoff 2019}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Sweet Spot 6}} and {{Trn|Smash Out 2019}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Heartland Showdown 2020}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}}, {{Sm|Fatality}} and {{Sm|SKITTLES!!}}. Currently ranked 4th on the [[Kansas Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate rankings|Kansas Ultimate Power Rankings]].

=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Dog, Duck, Zapper==
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Duck Hunt.png|thumb|Duck Hunt's congratulations screen.]]
Duck Hunt's opponents are animals, or in the case of the {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s, humans wearing animal costumes. Due to being an animal, [[Rathalos]] also fits this theme and is fought as the final boss of their route.

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music!!Notes
|-
|1||{{CharHead|Donkey Kong|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Diddy Kong|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||{{SSB|Kongo Jungle}}||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Swinger Flinger}}''||
|-
|2||{{CharHead|Sonic|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Windy Hill Zone]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Wonder World}}''||
|-
|3||{{CharHead|Fox|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, {{CharHead|Falco|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, and {{CharHead|Wolf|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Garden of Hope]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|Garden of Hope (Remix)}}''||
|-
|4||Giant {{CharHead|King K. Rool|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Kongo Falls]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Snakey Chantey}}''||
|-
|5||{{CharHead|Mii Brawler|SSBU|hsize=20px}} (x2), {{CharHead|Mii Gunner|SSBU|hsize=20px}} (x2), and {{CharHead|Mii Swordfighter|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Green Greens]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Floral Fields}}''||Horde Battle.
*Mii Brawler costume combinations: Cat Hat and Cat Suit (x2)
*Mii Gunner costumes: Bear Hat and Bear Suit (x2)
*Mii Swordfighter costumes: Monkey Hat and Monkey Suit
|-
|6||{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Tan}} Duck Hunt (x6)||[[Living Room]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Duck Hunt Medley (for 3DS / Wii U)}}''||Horde Battle.<br/>If any of these costumes are being used by the player, the {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px}} default Duck Hunt takes their place.
|-
|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]]
|-
|Final||[[Rathalos]]||[[Forest Hill]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Roar/Rathalos}}''||
|}

[[Credits]] roll after completing Classic Mode. Completing it as Duck Hunt has ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Duck Hunt Medley (for 3DS / Wii U)}}'' accompany the credits.
{{clr}}

==Role in [[World of Light]]==
[[File:WoL-59DuckHunt.jpg|thumb|Finding Duck Hunt in World of Light|left]]
Duck Hunt were among the fighters that were summoned to fight the army of [[Master Hand]]s.

During the opening cutscene, Duck Hunt were present on the cliffside when [[Galeem]] unleashed his beams of light. The duo was seen panicking alongside {{SSBU|Villager}} and a composed {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}, with the dog covering his eyes and the duck attempting to lift the dog off the ground with [[Duck Jump]]. The duo was then placed under Galeem's imprisonment alongside the rest of the fighters, excluding {{SSBU|Kirby}}.

In the mode proper, Duck Hunt can be found inside a forest covered in fog to be challenged and recruited.
{{clrl}}

===Fighter Battle===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
!style="width:5%;"|No.
!style="width:5%;"|Image
!Name
!Type
!Power
!Stage
!Music
|-
|59
|[[File:Duck Hunt SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]
|Duck Hunt
|{{SpiritType|Grab}} <center>{{color|#17ba17|Grab}}</center>
|3,300
|{{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} ([[Ω form]])
|''{{SSBUMusicLink|Duck Hunt|Duck Hunt Medley}}''
|}
{{clear}}

==[[Spirit]]==
Duck Hunt's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Duck Hunt has been unlocked. Unlocking Duck Hunt in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Their fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.

<center>
<gallery>
SSBU spirit Duck Hunt.png|974. '''''Duck Hunt'''''
</gallery>
</center>

==In Spirit battles==
===As the main opponents===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
|-
! 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
|-
|122
|{{SpiritTableName|Polterpup|size=64}}
|''Luigi's Mansion'' Series
|•Clear {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,600
|[[Luigi's Mansion]]
|N/A
|•The enemy is invisible
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|On the Hunt - Gloomy Manor Ver.- (Instrumental)}}
|-
|152
|{{SpiritTableName|Squawks|size=64}}
|''Donkey Kong'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|4,400
|[[The Great Cave Offensive]]
|•Hazard: Fog
|•The stage is covered in fog<br>•Timed battle (1:30)
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Ice Cave Chant}}
|-
|322
|{{SpiritTableName|Yarn Poochy|size=64}}
|''Yoshi'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} Team {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}}{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Tan}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,600
|{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}}
|•Hazard: Lava Floor
|•The floor is lava<br>•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Main Theme - Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix)}}
|-
|435
|{{SpiritTableName|Arcanine|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Tan}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|4,600
|[[Gaur Plain]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Hazard: Lava Floor
|•The floor is lava<br>•The enemy is giant<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley}}
|-
|583
|{{SpiritTableName|Boney|link=y|size=64}}
|''EarthBound'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}}<br>•{{SSBU|Lucas}} {{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|1,500
|[[Onett]]
|N/A
|•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Mother 3 Love Theme}}
|-
|712
|{{SpiritTableName|Twinbellows|size=64}}
|''Kid Icarus'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Tan}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|4,100
|[[Find Mii]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Curry-Filled
|•The enemy breathes fire<br>•The enemy is giant
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kid Icarus|Boss Fight 1 - Kid Icarus: Uprising}}
|-
|831
|{{SpiritTableName|DJ K.K.|iw=nookipedia|size=64}}
|''Animal Crossing'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|3,900
|[[Fourside]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Squid Sisters]])<br>•Temporary Invincibility
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy will occasionally be invincible after a little while<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Animal Crossing|2:00 a.m. - Animal Crossing: Wild World}}
|-
|841
|{{SpiritTableName|Copper & Booker|size=64}}
|''Animal Crossing'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Tan}}<br>•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|2,600
|[[Bridge of Eldin]]
|N/A
|•The enemy shields often<br>•The enemy's shield has extra durability<br>•The enemy has increased defense when badly damaged
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Animal Crossing|Tour - Animal Crossing: New Leaf}}
|-
|975
|{{SpiritTableName|Wild Gunman|link=y|size=64}}
|''Wild Gunman''
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} Team {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}}{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Tan}}{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|3,400
|[[Gerudo Valley]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Temporary Invincibility<br>•Item: Shooting Types
|•Start with 300% damage<br>•All fighters will occasionally be invincible<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger}}
|-
|1,199
|{{SpiritTableName|Baxter & Forthington|size=64}}
|''Rhythm Heaven'' Series {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Rhythm Paradise'' Series {{Flag|PAL}}
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|Incineroar}} {{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,500
|[[Pilotwings]]
|•Item: Throwing Types
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Monkey Watch}}
|-
|1,255
|{{SpiritTableName|French Bulldog|size=64}}
|''Nintendogs'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,400
|[[Living Room]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Nintendog]])
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Bathtime Theme}}
|-
|1,275
|{{SpiritTableName|Inuji Darumeshi|size=64}}
|''Darumeshi Sports Store''
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,900
|[[Saffron City]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Item: [[Beastball]]
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Title Theme - Nintendo Badge Arcade}}
|-
|1,276
|{{SpiritTableName|Rusty Slugger|size=64}}
|''Rusty's Real Deal Baseball''
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,900
|[[Fourside]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Item: [[Home-Run Bat]]
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Title Theme - Nintendo Badge Arcade}}
|-
|1,443
|{{SpiritTableName|Red XIII|size=64}}
|''FINAL FANTASY'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|3,400
|[[Gerudo Valley]]
|•Uncontrollable Speed
|•The enemy is very fast and can't stop quickly when the enemy's at high damage<br>•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you<br>•The enemy has increased move speed and reduced weight
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|Cosmo Canyon}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1,469
|{{SpiritTableName|Palamute|size=64|dlcalt=y}}
|rowspan="2"|''MONSTER HUNTER'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Blurring Blade|3]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Hero's Spin|3]][[Power Thrust|3]], Ninja Headband, Black Ninja Suit)
|rowspan="2"|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|rowspan="2"|3,400
|rowspan="2"|[[Gaur Plain]] (hazards off)
|rowspan="2"|•Move Speed ↑
|rowspan="2"|•The enemy has increased move speed when the enemy's at high damage<br>•The enemy favors dash attacks<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a Killing Edge
|rowspan="2"|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Proof of a Hero ~ 4Version}}
|-
|style="background-color:#EEE;"|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Blurring Blade|3]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Hero's Spin|3]][[Power Thrust|3]], Hunter's Helm, Hunter's Mail)<ref group="SB" name="DLC"/>
|}
<references group="SB">
<ref name="DLC">This alternative occurs when the corresponding DLC has been purchased and downloaded.</ref>
</references>

===As minions===
{|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
|-
|525
|{{SpiritTableName|Cobalion, Terrakion, & Virizion|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Lucario}} {{Head|Lucario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Yoshi}} {{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|9,000
|[[Kalos Pokémon League]]
|N/A
|•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power<br>•The enemy can unleash powerful critical hits at random<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Beam Sword]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|N's Castle}}
|{{s|bulbapedia|Terrakion}}
|-
|866
|{{SpiritTableName|Bass|link=y|size=64}}
|''Mega Man'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (120 HP)<br>•Metal {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (60 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,100
|[[Wily Castle]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy's shooting items have increased power<br>•The enemy is metal
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|We're Robots (Dr. Wily Stage 2)}}
|[https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/Treble Treble]
|-
|1,130
|{{SpiritTableName|Donbe & Hikari|customname=[https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Donbe Donbe] & [https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Hikari Hikari]|size=64}}
|''Famicom Mukashibanashi'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Young Link}} {{Head|Young Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}<br>•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}<br>•{{SSBU|Falco}} {{Head|Falco|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}<br>•{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} {{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Tan}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|3,500
|{{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} (hazards off)
|N/A
|•Defeat an army of fighters
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Shin Onigashima Medley}}
|[https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Shin_Onigashima Ringo]
|-
|1,417
|{{SpiritTableName|Byte & Barq|size=64}}
|''ARMS''
|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}<br>•Metal {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|1,600
|[[Spring Stadium]]
|N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy is metal
|{{SSBUMusicLink|ARMS|Buster Beach}}
|[[armsinstitute:Byte & Barq|Barq]]
|}

===As an ally===
{|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
|-
|1,254
|{{SpiritTableName|Toy Poodle|size=64}}
|''Nintendogs'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Wolf}} {{Head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}×3<br>•Ally: {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,900
|[[Living Room]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Nintendog]])
|•Join forces with a CPU ally<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•The enemy has increased move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Bathtime Theme}}
|Toy Poodle
|}

==[[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Duck Hunt|Alternate costumes]]==
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
|-
|colspan=8|[[File:Duck Hunt Palette (SSBU).png|link=Alternate costume (SSBU)#Duck Hunt|1000px]]
|-
|{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=50px}}
|{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=50px|cl=Black}}
|{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=50px|cl=Blue}}
|{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=50px|cl=Brown}}
|{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=50px|cl=White}}
|{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=50px|cl=Tan}}
|{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=50px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=50px|cl=Red}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
SSBU Duck Hunt Number.png|Duck Hunt's fighter card.
Duck Hunt unlock notice SSBU.jpg|Duck Hunt's unlock notice.
SSBUWebsiteDuckHunt1.jpg|[[Taunt]]ing on {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}.
SSBUWebsiteDuckHunt2.jpg|[[Dash]]ing ahead of {{SSBU|Ike}} and toward a [[Smart Bomb]] on [[Spirit Train]].
SSBUWebsiteDuckHunt3.jpg|Hitting {{SSBU|Toon Link}} with their neutral infinite on [[The Great Cave Offensive]].
SSBUWebsiteDuckHunt4.jpg|[[Crouch]]ing alongside {{SSBU|Falco}} on [[Tortimer Island]].
SSBUWebsiteDuckHunt5.jpg|[[Sidestep]]ping on The Great Cave Offensive.
SSBUWebsiteDuckHunt6.jpg|Several Duck Hunts on [[Mario Galaxy]].
SSBUWebsite15.jpg|Taunting alongside the [[Nintendog]] on {{SSB|Dream Land}}.
SSBUWebsiteMrGame&Watch5.jpg|Idling alongside {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} on Tortimer Island.
SSBUWebsiteVillager5.jpg|Using [[Duck Jump]] alongside {{SSBU|Villager}}'s [[Balloon Trip]] on Mario Galaxy.
SSBUWebsiteChefKawasaki3.jpg|Alongside [[Chef Kawasaki]] on [[Mushroom Kingdom U]].
SSBUWebsiteBanjo&Kazooie4.jpg|Crouching alongside {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} on [[Windy Hill Zone]].
SSBUSoraDuckDog.jpg|Alongside {{SSBU|Sora}} on [[Battlefield (SSBU)|Battlefield]].
</gallery>

===Fighter Showcase Video===
{{#widget:YouTube|id=anhjSVXYL6E}}

==Trivia==
*Duck Hunt are the only fighters who travel to [[Living Room]] in Classic Mode.
*If Duck Hunt are hit by [[Max Malicious Moonsault]], the duck's wings will be spread out in a [[t-pose]] fashion.
**This also happens if a directional [[air dodge]] is used or when caught by an attack with a special grabbing animation. This is also true with the latter in ''SSB4''.
*Duck Hunt are the only characters who face all of the {{uv|Star Fox}} fighters in the same round in their route.
**They are also the only characters to face all of the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} fighters in their route, albeit in different Rounds.
*There's a graphical error with Duck Hunt's [[on-screen appearance]] when done facing the left. The smoke effects appear behind the 8-bit grass instead of in front of it.
*Despite not being present in [[Team Battle]]s, Wild Gunman's appearance and firing sound effects can still be heard if Duck Hunt are the leading fighters of a winning team.
*Duck Hunt, {{SSBU|Peach}}, {{SSBU|Zelda}}, {{SSBU|Falco}}, {{SSBU|Olimar}}, and {{SSBU|Dark Pit}} are the only fighters to appear as allies in spirit battles.
*In European Spanish, European French, German, and Italian, the name tag and voice clip from the [[Announcer]] on the victory screen is slightly different from the one used on the character select screen. Instead, a noticeable translation of "the" is featured ('''el''' Dúo Duck Hunt, '''le''' Duo Duck Hunt, '''das''' Duck Hunt Duo, '''il''' Duo Duck Hunt). This trait is shared with {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Villager}}, {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBU|Inkling}}, {{SSBU|Hero}}, and the {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s. Additionally, Duck Hunt and {{SSBU|King Dedede}} are the only fighters to have this trait in the European versions, but not in the American version.
*Duck Hunt, the Ice Climbers, {{SSBU|Daisy}}, {{SSBU|Ken}}, {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} and {{SSBU|Cloud}} are only non-DLC characters who do not appear in more than one spirit battle from their respective home universes. {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} does not appear in any {{uv|Mario}} universe spirit battles at all. This is not counting Olimar, who appears only in Mockiwi spirit battle as himself, but is fought in other spirit battles with Alph taking his place.
**While the Mii Fighters technically represent the {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}} universe, they appear in most of the Mii-related spirit battles.
*If the player is only using VS. matches to unlock characters, like in ''SSB4'', the {{uv|Duck Hunt}} universe is the final one with playable representation to appear. Duck Hunt are the penultimate characters to unlock in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' (with the final being Jigglypuff, whose universe already has unlocked playable representation in Pikachu, Charizard, Lucario and Greninja), the final characters to unlock in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', and in ''Ultimate'', all other characters that follow Duck Hunt in the timed encounters are from universes that have already appeared.
*Unlike in ''SSB4'', the duck does not blink in any animations that the dog does. This is similar to a situation in ''SSB4'' where R.O.B. does not emote in the Wii U version's Versus Mode.
**However, if Duck Hunt are trapped in a bind pose, the duck can be seen blinking.
*In almost all of their spirit battles, Duck Hunt is solely representing dog characters. Squawks' battle is the only one where Duck Hunt represents a bird character.
*Unlike other Sound Tests with multiple characters in them (such as Popo & Nana, Pikmin & Winged Pikmin, and Banjo & Kazooie), Duck Hunt's voice clips are not split between the dog and duck, nor are their clips given specific designations. The Sound Test first lists the dog's four barking clips, followed by the duck's two quacking clips, followed by the dog's star KO voice clip.

==References==
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[[Category:Spirits]]
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