Editing Knuckle Joe

{{Disambig2|Knuckle Joe, an enemy in the Kirby series|other uses|Joe (disambiguation)}}

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|lastappearance=''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe}}'' (2023)

Knuckle Joe also appeared as a recurring character in the ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'' anime. Reflecting his in-game appearance, he starts out as a minor antagonist before befriending Kirby and aiding him in later episodes. His Japanese actress in the anime, Minami Takayama, also provides his Japanese voice for ''Smash''.

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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Knuckle Joe is one of the supporting characters that spawns from the [[Assist Trophy]] [[item]]. When Knuckle Joe is summoned, he uses his "Vulcan Jab" technique, which is a series of rapid punches, on the nearest foe. Afterwards, he finishes the opponent off with one of two "finisher" attacks: the strong, short-ranged "Smash Punch", or the electricity-charged uppercut known as the "Rising Break" technique. The finisher he uses is chosen at random. He will use the finisher either the second or third time he did the Vulcan Jab. He could be considered one of the most powerful Assist Trophy characters, because if he manages to trap an opponent in his initial barrage, he can [[One-hit KO|KO them at 0%]].

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|desc=A martial artist known for amazing attacks like the Vulcan Jab. With his bandana, he looks and fights the part of a Muay Thai boxer. When Kirby copies Knuckle Joe, he gains the fighting techniques of a hand-to-hand-combat expert. Knuckle Joe also engages in friendly block-breaking competitions with Kirby. His other famous techniques are the Smash Punch and Rising Break.

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|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Kirby's Fun Pak}}

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|image-3ds=KnuckleJoeTrophy3DS.png

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|desc-ntsc=A martial-arts master, Knuckle Joe can be inhaled by Kirby and his Fighter ability copied. If you summon him, he'll leap toward the enemy nearest you and unleash his powerful Vulcan Jab attack. He'll then finish off his target with a devastating Smash Punch or Rising Break.

|desc-pal=When Kirby copies this expert in all martial arts, he becomes a pro at hand-to-hand combat. Release Knuckle Joe in this game, and he'll jump towards the enemy nearest to you and unleash his mighty Vulcan Jab, then finish them off with a devastating Smash Punch or Rising Break!

|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Kirby Super Star|release1=08/1996|console2=Wii|game2=Kirby's Return to Dream Land|release2=10/2011}}

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*In ''Brawl'', Knuckle Joe's official artwork has his mouth wide open, while his trophy has his mouth shut.

*Knuckle Joe is one of two {{uv|Kirby}} characters to be voiced in the Japanese version of the series by the actor who played them in the ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'' anime, the other being [[Meta Knight]]. Both of them are also voiced by different actors in the English version of the series than they were in the anime.

*Rising Break has an electricity effect in ''Smash'', but not in the ''Kirby'' series. This is in reference to how its name in Japanese sounds like "Raijin Break" ({{s|wikipedia|Raijin}} is the god of thunder in Japanese).