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{{Title|List of spirits (''Donkey Kong'' series)}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of spirits (''Donkey Kong'' series)}}
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The following is the list of the [[spirit]]s from the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
The following is the list of the [[spirit]]s from the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
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|Jump ↑
|Jump ↑
|''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast'' {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Donkey Kong: Jet Race {{Flag|PAL}}''
|''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''
|•Purchase at Funky Kong's Shack for 500SP<br>•Battle via Spirit Board
|•Purchase at Funky Kong's Shack for 500SP<br>•Battle via Spirit Board
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|⬢
|⬢
|[[Rocket Belt]] Equipped
|[[Rocket Belt]] Equipped
|''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast'' {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Donkey Kong: Jet Race {{Flag|PAL}}''
|''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''
|•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)<br>•Battle via Spirit Board<br>•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
|•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)<br>•Battle via Spirit Board<br>•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The yellow Giant Donkey Kong represents the original Donkey Kong, who is depicted as a giant gorilla with yellow fur, whose pixelated form appears as the stage hazard.
*The yellow Giant Donkey Kong represents the original Donkey Kong, who was originally depicted as a giant, yellow ape.
*The Peach ally's red costume is based on the [[Pauline|Lady]], the damsel-in-distress kidnapped by Donkey Kong in the titular arcade game, who is depicted as a blonde woman wearing a red dress.
*The red Peach ally represents the Lady, Donkey Kong's hostage who was originally depicted as a blonde woman wearing a red dress.
*The Barrel item references the barrels that the original Donkey Kong throws down the tilted structures of {{iw|supermariowiki|25m}}, the first stage of the titular arcade game.
*The stage and music track represent Donkey Kong and the Lady's debut in the original ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game, which features the original 8-bit form of Donkey Kong as a stage hazard.
*The first battle condition references the main gameplay of ''Donkey Kong'', where the game's main protagonist, Jumpman, must rescue Lady from the titular antagonist.
*The Barrel items reference the barrels that Donkey Kong throws in the first stage of ''Donkey Kong''.
*The second battle condition references how the original Donkey Kong cannot be touched or directly harmed at the end of each stage in the titular arcade game.
*The first and third battle conditions reference the main gameplay of ''Donkey Kong'' where Jumpman, the playable protagonist, must reach the end of each stage within the stage's time limit which will deplete one of Jumpman's three lives if the time limit expires.
*The timed stamina battle condition references the decreasing bonus counter in each stage of ''Donkey Kong'', which will deplete one of Jumpman's lives when it expires.
*The Super Armor battle condition references how Donkey Kong cannot be touched or harmed when Jumpman reaches the end of each stage.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Strong Throw ability references the 25m stage of ''Donkey Kong'', where the titular antagonist carries the Lady up the structures and throws down the barrels down the tilted structures.
*This spirit's Grab type references Donkey Kong's villainous role in ''Donkey Kong'' by kidnapping the Lady and holding her hostage.
*This spirit's Strong Throw ability references Donkey Kong's ability to throw down barrels in the first level of ''Donkey Kong''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The smaller yellow Donkey Kong represents Donkey Kong Jr., the main protagonist of the titular arcade game, whose pixelated form appears as a smaller yellow gorilla.
*The smaller-than-normal Donkey Kong represents Donkey Kong Jr., while the Giant Donkey Kong minion represents the original Donkey Kong.
*The yellow Giant Donkey Kong minion represents the original Donkey Kong, the father of Donkey Kong Jr., whose pixelated form appears as a larger yellow gorilla.
*The stage references the jungle stages of ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', while the music track features the musical theme for the first jungle stage.
*The stage represents {{iw|supermariowiki|Vine Scene}}, the first stage in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', which takes place in a jungle level with treetops and flat platforms.
*The third battle condition references the ending of ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' where the titular character must rescue Donkey Kong from Mario's captivity.
*The first battle condition references Mario's antagonistic role in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', where he tries to prevent the titular character from rescuing the original Donkey Kong from captivity.
*The second battle condition references the ending of ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' where the titular character carries the original Donkey Kong off-screen after rescuing him from Mario's captivity.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Strong Throw ability further references the ending of ''Donkey Kong Jr''. where the titular character carries his rescued father off-screen.
*This spirit's Grab type and Strong Throw ability reference the ending of ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' where Donkey Kong Jr. carries his rescued father off-screen.
*In World of Light, the Donkey Kong Jr. spirit is located in the ''Pac-Man''-esque area in the Light Realm, referencing how Donkey Kong Jr. debuted as an arcade character.
*In World of Light, Donkey Kong Jr.'s spirit is located in the Pac-Maze section, referencing how Donkey Kong Jr. debuted as an 8-bit character.
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|{{SpiritTableName|Stanley|iw=mariowiki|size=64}}
|{{SpiritTableName|Stanley|size=64}}
|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
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|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Gust Bellows]]
|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Gust Bellows]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The cyan Villager represents Stanley, the short human protagonist of ''Donkey Kong 3'', who is depicted wearing a blue shirt.
*The cyan Villager represents Stanley, the young protagonist of ''Donkey Kong 3'' who wears a cyan shirt.
*The stage features the pixelated form of the original Donkey Kong as the stage hazard, who serves as the main antagonist of ''Donkey Kong 3''.
*The stage and music track reference how ''Donkey Kong 3'' is the sequel to ''Donkey Kong'' and ''Donkey Kong Jr.''
*The Villager starting off with a Gust Bellows references the [[supermariowiki:Sprayer|spray gun]] used by Stanley, which can blast puffs of air to push the original Donkey Kong off-screen.
*The Villager starting off with a Gust Bellows references how Stanley uses his fumigator to exterminate the bugs and push Donkey Kong to the top.
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Shield type references Stanley's role in ''Donkey Kong 3'' by defending the greenhouse from Donkey Kong and the bugs.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Opening - Donkey Kong}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Opening - Donkey Kong}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The white Donkey Kong represents Cranky Kong, the elderly grandfather of the current Donkey Kong who features a large white beard.
*The white Donkey Kong represents his grandfather, Cranky Kong, the older version of the original Donkey Kong with a large, white beard.
*The stage features {{s|supermariowiki|Cranky's Cabin}}, the home of Cranky Kong featured throughout ''Donkey Kong Country'', whose silhouette appears in the window in the background.
*The stage features {{s|supermariowiki|Cranky's Cabin}}, Cranky Kong's home in the ''Donkey Kong'' series, which features Cranky Kong's silhouette as a background character appearing in the window.
*The music track is based on the opening theme song of ''Donkey Kong'', in which Cranky Kong served as the titular antagonist, which he plays during the opening of ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*The music track features ''Donkey Kong'''s title theme, which is played by Cranky Kong during the opening cutscene of ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*The Slumber Floor hazard references how Cranky Kong displays the stereotypical traits of elderly characters, including one particular trait where he demands sleep.
*The Slumber Floor hazard references how Cranky Kong is an elderly Kong, who is often seen falling asleep.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Speed ↓ ability references how Cranky Kong is an elderly Kong, who is often depicted walking slowly in his old age.
*In World of Light, Cranky Kong's spirit is located at his cabin in the DK Island map.
*In World of Light, the Cranky Kong spirit is located at Cranky's Cabin in the DK Island map, with its placement based on the same location in the [[mariowiki:Kongo Jungle|Kongo Jungle]] map in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*This spirit's Speed ↓ ability references how Cranky Kong is an elderly Kong, who is often seen walking slowly in his old age.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Funky's Fugue}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Funky's Fugue}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The blue Captain Falcon represents Funky Kong, a muscular Kong who wears sunglasses, blue jeans, and pilots his own aircraft.
*Captain Falcon and Funky Kong are both pilots of their own aircraft.
*The white Donkey Kong and yellow Diddy Kong minions are based on their appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country'', who serve as Funky Kong's customers.
*The Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong minions are regular customers in Dunky Kong's businesses.
*The music track is based on the theme song of {{s|supermariowiki|Funky's Flights}}, an air travel service booth operated by Funky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*The music track references {{s|supermariowiki|Funky's Flights}}, an air travel service operation owned by Funky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*The Bullet Bill item and the battle condition reference how Funky Kong provides the Kongs with guns and projectile-launching weapons in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*The Bullet Bill items and battle condition reference how Funky Kong provides the Kongs with guns and projectile-launching weaponry in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*In World of Light, the Funky Kong spirit is located at Funky's Flights in the DK Island map, with its placement based on the same location in the Kongo Jungle map in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*In World of Light, Funky Kong's spirit is located at Funky's Flights in the DK Island map.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Mangrove Cove}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Mangrove Cove}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The pink Bayonetta represents Candy Kong, a female Kong who wears a pink shirt and features a flirtatious personality.
*The pink Bayonetta represents Candy Kong, a female Kong with a beautiful and curvaceous figure.
*The Banana items represent the {{s|mariowiki|Banana}}s and the banana-themed items featured in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*The music track references the jazz-like musical style of {{s|supermariowiki|Candy's Music Shop}}, an instrument shop owned by Candy Kong in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*Bayonetta starting off with a Banana Gun and the Banana items represent the {{s|supermariowiki|Banana}}s, which appears as the collectible item in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Critical-Health Stats ↑ ability references the {{s|mariowiki|Star Barrel}}, a checkpoint used in Candy Kong's booth, {{iw|mariowiki|Candy's Save Point}}, which returns the Kongs to that location if they lose a life.
*This spirit's Support type references Candy Kong's role in aiding the Kongs in their adventures by saving their progress in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*In World of Light, the Candy Kong spirit is located at Candy's Save Point in the DK Island map, with its placement based on the same location in the Kongo Jungle map in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*This spirit's Critical-Health Stats ↑ ability references Candy's Dance Studio where the Kongs win extra lives in the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*In World of Light, Candy Kong's spirit is located at Candy's Save Point in the DK Island map.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Funky's Fugue}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Funky's Fugue}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The red Donkey Kong represents Swanky Kong, a Kong who resembles a red-furred version of Donkey Kong wearing a blue suit.
*The red Donkey Kong represents Swanky Kong, a red-furred Kong who shares Donkey Kong's facial appearance.
*The Beastball item references the baseballs used in Swanky Kong's booth, {{s|supermariowiki|Swanky's Sideshow}} in ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble!''
*The music track references how Swanky Kong and Funky Kong are both owners of their respective businesses in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*The battle condition references the competitive minigames of Swanky's Sideshow, in which the player must use the baseballs to win against Cranky Kong.
*The Beastball items references {{s|supermariowiki|Swanky's Sideshow}}, a circus-themed attraction owned by Swanky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' where he hosts three ball-tossing minigames.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Banana Gun Equipped ability references the Bananas, which the player must pay Swanky Kong to play in his booths in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*This spirit's Support type references Swanky Kong's role in aiding the Kongs in their adventures by rewarding them special prizes.
*This spirit's Banana Gun Equipped ability references the Kongs' shared love for bananas.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix)}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The white Clear Donkey Kong and the stage represent Wrinkly Kong, the deceased member of the Kongs who appears as a white ghost.
*The white Clear Donkey Kong represents Wrinkly Kong, the deceased member of the Kongs who appears as a white ghost.
*The battle conditions reference how Wrinkly Kong passes away after the events of ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' and later appears as a floating ghost in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*The stage further references Wrinkly Kong's status as a ghost, as the stage is based on Luigi's Mansion, which is inhabited by ghosts.
*The music track references Wrinkly Kong's appearance as an ally in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*The Low and High Gravity hazards and battle conditions reference how Wrinkly Kong passes away prior to ''Donkey Kong 64'', but later returns as a ghost, who is often seen floating weightlessly in midair.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Trade-Off Defense ↑ ability further references how Wrinkly Kong passes away after ''Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' and later appears as a ghost in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*This spirit's Support type references how Wrinkly Kong provides information to the player and saves their progress in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*This spirit's Trade-Off Defense ↑ ability references Wrinkly Kong's passing away and later return as a ghost.
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|[[Jungle Japes]]
|[[Jungle Japes]]
|•Item: [[Banana Peel]]
|•Item: [[Banana Peel]]
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items<br>''•The enemy starts with a [[Super Leaf]]''
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Swinger Flinger}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Swinger Flinger}}
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The pink Isabelle represents Dixie Kong, a female Kong who features styled blonde hair and wears a pink shirt.
*The pink Isabelle's color scheme references Dixie Kong's blonde hair and pink shirt.
*The pink Diddy Kong minion is based on his appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', who serves as Dixie Kong's playable partner.
*Diddy Kong's pink costume is based on Dixie Kong's color scheme, who teams up with Diddy Kong in her debut game, ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.
*The Banana Peel item represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*The music track references Dixie Kong's appearance as a playable character in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''.
*Isabelle starts off with a Super Leaf, referencing Dixie Kong's signature move, {{s|mariowiki|Helicopter Whirl}}, which allows her to glide in midair and slowly fall.
*The Banana items represents the Bananas, which appears as the collectible item in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.
*Isabelle starting off with a Super Leaf references Dixie Kong's signature move, Helicopter Whirl, which allows her to glide across the stage and reduce falling speed.
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Grab type references Dixie's ability to grab and carry objects with her ponytail.
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|•The enemy is easily distracted by items<br>•Defeat an army of fighters
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items<br>•Defeat an army of fighters
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|DK Rap}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|DK Rap}}
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The blue Diddy Kong represents Lanky Kong, an orangutan Kong who wears a yellow shirt and blue overalls.
*The Diddy Kong Team's blue costume references the blue color scheme of Lanky Kong's overalls.  
*The music track is based on the opening theme song of ''Donkey Kong 64'', which first features Lanky Kong as a playable character.
*The music track references Lanky Kong's debut in ''Donkey Kong 64'', who is featured in the DK Rap's lyrics.
*The Banana items represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*The Banana items represent the Bananas, which appears as the collectible item in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Grab type references Lanky Kong's ability to stretch out his arms, making it easy for him to defeat enemies and climb up steep walkways.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|DK Rap}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|DK Rap}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The blue Diddy Kong represents his younger sister, Tiny Kong, who first appears wearing blue overalls in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*The blue Diddy Kong represents his younger sister, Tiny Kong, who wears a pair of blue overalls.
*The music track is based on the opening theme song of ''Donkey Kong 64'', which first features Tiny Kong as a playable character.
*The music track references Tiny Kong's debut in ''Donkey Kong 64'', who is featured in the DK Rap's lyrics.
*The Heavy Wind and Low Gravity hazards reference Tiny Kong's special ability, {{s|mariowiki|Pony Tail Twirl}}, which allows her to glide in midair and slowly fall.
*The Heavy Wind and Low Gravity hazards reference Tiny Kong's ability to glide and slowly fall using her pigtails in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*The Tiny rule references Tiny Kong's special ability, {{s|mariowiki|Mini-Monkey}}, which allows her to shrink down to tiny size by jumping into her corresponding Kong Barrel.
*The Tiny rule and timed battle condition reference Tiny Kong's ability to shrink using the Tiny Barrel in ''Donkey Kong 64'', which can only be used for a limited time until the player runs out of Crystal Coconuts.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Easier Dodging ability references how Tiny Kong can use her flying ability to easily dodge enemy attacks.
*This spirit's Support type references Tiny Kong's role in aiding the Kongs to defeat King K. Rool in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*In World of Light, the Tiny Kong spirit is located in the Lost Woods area of the Sacred Land map, referencing Tiny Kong's homeland of Donkey Kong Jungle.
*This spirit's Easier Dodging ability references how Tiny uses her flying ability to dodge enemy attacks.
*In World of Light, Tiny Kong's spirit is located in the Lost Woods area of the Sacred Land map similar to the stage's jungle setting.
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|•The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power
|•The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|DK Rap}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|DK Rap}}
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The yellow Donkey Kong represents Chunky Kong, a large and burly Kong who wears a blue-and-yellow vest.
*Donkey Kong represents Chunky Kong, a strong, playable Kong character in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*The music track is based on the opening theme song of ''Donkey Kong 64'', which features Chunky Kong as a playable character.
*The music track represents Chunky Kong's debut in ''Donkey Kong 64'', who is featured in the DK Rap's lyrics.
*The battle condition references Chunky Kong's special ability, {{s|mariowiki|Primate Punch}}, which allows him to perform a powerful punch attack to defeat stronger enemies.
*The battle condition references Chunky Kong's Primate Punch, the first special move Chunky learns in ''Super Mario 64'' whose punch can defeat stronger enemies.
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Attack type references how Chunky is the strongest member of the Kongs who uses powerful attacks in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Level (Brawl)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Level (Brawl)}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The white Donkey Kong and the battle condition represent Rambi, a bright grey rhinoceros who can charge into enemies with his horn.
*The current Donkey Kong and Rambi the Rhino both debuted in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*The stage and music track represent {{iw|mariowiki|Jungle Hijinxs|Donkey Kong Country}}, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which first features Rambi as a playable character.
*The music track references Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which first features Rambi as a playable character.
*The Impact Run battle condition references how Rambi attacks by ramming into his enemies.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Speed ↑ ability further references Rambi's ability to charge and ram into his enemies with his horn.
*This spirit's Attack type and Speed ↑ ability references Rambi's ability to charge and ram into his enemies.
*In World of Light, the Rambi spirit is located in the Forest Hill map, an animal-themed dungeon in the Light Realm.
*In World of Light, Rambi's spirit is located in the Forest Hill map, an animal-themed dungeon, referencing how Rambi is the Kongs' Animal Friend.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Ice Cave Chant}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Ice Cave Chant}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The blue Corrin's favored dash attacks represent Enguarde, a blue swordfish who can dash into his enemies with his sword-tipped bill.
*Corrin and Enguarde the Swordfish are both characters who are associated with water and swords.
*The stage represents {{s|mariowiki|Coral Capers}}, the first underwater level in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which is located off the shores of Kongo Jungle.
*The stage references the swimming levels in the ''Donkey Kong'' series which features Enguarde as a playable character.
*The Buoyancy Reduced rule references Enguarde's ability to swim, which allows the player to navigate through the underwater levels in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.
*The music track references Enguarde's debut as an ally in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*The Buoyancy Reduced rule and battle conditions reference Enguarde's swimming ability and underwater dash attacks, with Corrin's dash attack resembling Enguarde's pointed bill.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Attack type further references Enguarde's ability to attack underwater enemies by dashing.
*This spirit's Electric Weakness ability references how Enguarde is an aquatic creature, as water is a conductor for electricity.
*This spirit's Electric Weakness ability references how Enguarde is an aquatic creature, as water is a conductor for electricity.
*In World of Light, the Enguarde spirit is located in a large body of water on the DK Island map, the location of the Coral Capers level in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*In World of Light, Enguarde's spirit is located in a large body of water on the DK Island map similar to the stage's water setting.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Ice Cave Chant}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Ice Cave Chant}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The white Duck Hunt features the Duck turning green, representing Squawks, a green parrot who can carry his animal companions in his talons.
*The white Duck Hunt features the Duck turning green and yellow, referencing Squawk the Parrot's green-and-yellow color scheme.
*The stage and the Fog hazard represent {{s|mariowiki|Torchlight Trouble}}, a cave level in ''Donkey Kong Country'' where Squawks uses a lantern to help the Kongs navigate through the darkness.
*The stage and Fog hazard reference {{s|mariowiki|Torchlight Trouble}}, a cavernous stage in Squawks' debut game, ''Donkey Kong Country'' where Squawks guides the Kongs through the darkness with a lantern.
*The music track references Squawks' debut as an ally in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Fog Immunity ability further references how Squawks uses a lantern to help the Kongs navigate through the darkness of Torchlight Trouble in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*This spirit's Support and Grab types reference Squawks' ability to carry the Kongs in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest''.
*In World of Light, the Squawks spirit is located at the eastern volcano area in the Light Realm, referencing the volcanic {{s|mariowiki|Crocodile Cauldron}} world in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', which features the {{s|mariowiki|Squawks' Shaft}} level.
*This spirit's Fog Immunity ability further references how Squawks guides the Kongs through the darkness of Torchlight Trouble by carrying a lantern.
*In World of Light, Squawks' spirit is located at the eastern volcano area in the Light Realm, referencing {{s|mariowiki|Squawks' Shaft}}, a stage within the volcanic {{s|mariowiki|Crocodiel Cauldron}} world in ''Diddy Kong's Quest''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix)}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The black Falco and the third battle condition represents Expresso, a black ostrich who can reduce his falling speed by flapping his wings.
*The black Falco represents Expresso the Ostrich, a bird character with a black color scheme.
*The stage and the battle conditions reference Expresso's ability to run at high speeds, where slowing down will cause him to drift before completely stopping.
*The stage and battle conditions reference Expresso's ability to run fast, and to fall slowly and glide through the air by flapping his wings.
*The music track references Expresso's debut as an ally in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Trade-Off Speed ↑ ability further references Expresso's ability to run at high speeds, having the fastest running speed of the Kongs' Animal Friends.
*This spirit's Support type references how Expresso is an Animal Friend to the Kongs.
*This spirit's Trade-Off Speed ↑ ability references how Expresso is unable to defeat enemies, but makes up for it with his speed.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Level (Brawl)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Level (Brawl)}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The green Greninja represents Winky, a green amphibian character who can move by hopping.
*The green Greninja represents Winky the Frog, a green amphibian character.
*The battle conditions references Winky's ability to perform high jumps and defeat most enemies by jumping on them.
*The music track references Winky's debut as an ally in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*The battle conditions reference Winky's ability to perform high jumps and defeat powerful enemies by jumping on them.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability further references Winky's ability to defeat most enemies by jumping on them.
*This spirit's Support type references how Winky is an Animal Friend to the Kongs.
*This spirit's Attack type further and Foot Attack ↑ ability further references Winky's ability to defeat powerful enemies by stomping on them.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Ice Cave Chant}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Ice Cave Chant}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The pink-and-orange Diddy Kong represents Squitter, a large, orange-haired spider who wears pink shoes on his feet.
*Diddy Kong and Squitter the Spider are both playable characters in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Quest''.
*The Move Speed ↓ rule references Squitter's ability to produce sticky webbing, which are known for trapping smaller bugs.
*The Move Speed ↓ rule references Squitter's webs, which can trap and defeat enemies.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Sticky-Floor Immunity ability references Squitter's ability to move across his sticky webbing platforms.
*This spirit's Support type references how Squitter is an Animal Friend to the Kongs.
*This spirit's Grab type further references how Squitter's webs can trap and defeat enemies.
*This spirit's Sticky-Floor Immunity ability references Squitter's ability to travel on his sticky webs.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Snakey Chantey}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Snakey Chantey}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The Crafted Yoshi and the battle conditions represent Rattly, a green big-snouted rattlesnake who can move by jumping and perform high jumps.
*Yoshi and Rattly the Rattlesnake are both green reptilian characters known for their jumping abilities.
*The music track is based on the theme song of the {{iw|mariowiki|Rattle Battle|Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest}} level in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', which features Rattly as a playable character.
*The music track references {{s|supermariowiki|Rattle Battle}}, the fourteenth stage in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' which features Rattly as a playable character.
*The battle conditions reference Rattly's ability to jump exceptionally high.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Jump ↑ ability further references Rattly's ability to move by jumping and performing high jumps.
*This spirit's Support type references how Rattly is an Animal Friend to the Kongs.
*This spirit's Jump ↑ ability further references Rattly's high jumping abilities.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Snakey Chantey}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Snakey Chantey}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The purple Squirtle Team's favored [[Water Gun]] represents Ellie, a female elephant who can shoot multiple water blasts from her trunk.
*Squirtle and Ellie the Elephant both use water-based attacks.
*The stage represents {{s|mariowiki|Lakeside Limbo}}, the first level of ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' which takes place on a river level, which first features Ellie as a playable character.
*The stage references {{s|supermariowiki|Lakeside Limbo}}, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' which first features Ellie as a playable character.
*The music track reference Ellie's appearance in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*Squirtle's favored [[Water Gun]] references Ellie the Elephant's ability to shoot water from her trunk.  
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Water & Ice Attack ↑ ability further references Ellie's ability to attack and defeat enemies by shooting multiple water blasts from her trunk.
*This spirit's Support type references how Ellie is an Animal Friend to the Kongs.
*In World of Light, the Ellie spirit is located on a bridge over water in the jungle area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage's setting.
*This spirit's Water & Ice Attack ↑ ability references how Ellie attacks by shooting water from her trunk.
*In World of Light, Ellie's spirit is located on a bridge over water in the jungle area of the Light Realm similar to the stage's setting.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Hijinxs}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Hijinxs}}
|'''Spirit Battle trivia:'''
|'''Spirit Battle trivia:'''
*The white Donkey Kong represents {{s|mariowiki|Super Kong}}, the white version of Donkey Kong who is summoned by Professor Chops for the {{s|mariowiki|Super Guide}}.
*Donkey Kong represents {{s|supermariowiki|Super Kong}}, the white-furred version of Donkey Kong summoned by Professor Chops in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.
*The stage and music track represent  {{iw|mariowiki|Jungle Hijinxs|Donkey Kong Country Returns}}, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', which first features Professor Chops as the Tutorial Pig.
*The music track references {{s|supermariowiki|Jungle Hijixs}}, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' that first features Professor Chops as an ally.
*The Banana Peel item represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.
*The Banana Peel item represents the Bananas, which appears as the collectible item in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.
*The battle condition references Super Kong's ability to guide the players through difficult sections of a level where they keep losing their lives in the Super Guide mode.
*The battle condition references Super Kong's invincibility to enemy attacks.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Stamina ↑ ability references Professor Chops' checkpoints, which provide the Kongs with an {{s|mariowiki|Extra Life Balloon}} if they lose a life after passing the checkpoint.
*This spirit's Support type references Professor Chops' role in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' by providing information to the Kongs throughout their adventure.
*This spirit's Stamina ↑ ability references how Professor Chops' checkpoints provides the Kongs with an Extra Life Balloon if they lose a life after passing the checkpoint.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Level (64)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Level (64)}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The blue King K. Rool starting off with a Rocket Belt represents the Kritter, a Kremling enemy who is depicted using rocket-powered bongos to fly.
*The blue King K. Rool represents Kritter, a Kremling enemy working under King K. Rool who commonly appears as a blue-colored enemy.
*The stage and music track represent Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which first features the Kritter as an enemy.
*The stage and music track reference the Kritter's debut as an enemy in ''Donkey Kong Country''.  
*The Defense ↑ rule references {{s|mariowiki|Krusha}}, a blue Kremling enemy who looks similar to Kritter and can only be defeated with stronger attacks.
*King K. Rool starting off with a Rocket Belt references the jet-powered bongos Kritter uses in his appearance in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*In World of Light, the Kritter spirit is the first spirit encountered in the DK Island map, the location of the Jungle Hijinxs level, which first features the Kritter as an enemy.
*In World of Light, Kritter's spirit is located in the DK Island map, a ''Donkey Kong''-themed dungeon.
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|•The enemy's throwing-type items have increased power
|•The enemy's throwing-type items have increased power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Stickerbush Symphony}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Stickerbush Symphony}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*Pikachu's black-and-yellow striped cap and the Unira item represent the Zinger, a black-and-yellow striped wasp who features protective needle spines.
*Pikachu's cap features black-and-yellow stripes, referencing Zinger's black-and-yellow stripe design.
*The stage represents {{iw|mariowiki|Reptile Rumble}}, the first cave stage in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which features the Zinger as an enemy.
*The stage references the various cave stages in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series which feature Zingers as enemies.
*The music track is based on the theme song of the [[mariowiki:Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Bramble Blast]] level in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', which features the Zinger as an enemy.
*The music track represents {{s|mariowiki|Bramble Blast}}, a bramble stage in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' which features Zingers as enemies.
*The Unira items references the Zinger's spines, which prevent them from being defeated under normal circumstances.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*In World of Light, the Zinger spirit is located at the entrance of the caves in the DK Island map, the location of the Reptile Ramble level, which features the Zinger as an enemy.
*This spirit's Shield type further references how Zingers cannot be defeated under normal circumstances.
*In World of Light, Zinger's spirit located at the entrance of the caves in the DK Island map similar to the stage's setting.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Stickerbush Symphony}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Stickerbush Symphony}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The blue Tiny King K. Rool represents Klaptrap, a tiny blue Kremling enemy who appears multiple times on-screen and as the Assist Trophy enemy.
*The blue Tiny King K. Rool represents Klaptrap, a small, blue Kremling who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.
*The stage represents Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which first features the Klaptrap as an enemy.
*The stage and music track represent Klaptrap's debut as an enemy in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*The music track is based on the theme song of the Bramble Blast level in'' Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', which features the {{s|mariowiki|Klampon}} variation of the Klaptrap as an enemy.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Weight ↓ ability references how the Klaptraps are small enemies, which is commonly associated with being lightwiehgt.
*This spirit's Attack type references how Klaptrap attacks the player by biting them.
*This spirit can be obtained by completing the Bonus Level as King K. Rool within 45 seconds, referencing how the Klaptraps work under King K. Rool in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*This spirit's Weight ↓ ability reference how the Klaptraps are small, lightweight enemies.
*This spirit is obtainable through its challenge, referencing how Klaptraps work under King K. Rool in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
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|•The enemy's neutral special has increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy is invisible after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Crocodile Cacophony}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Crocodile Cacophony}}
|
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The brown King K. Rool represents his pirate alter-ego, Kaptain K. Rool, who is dressed up as a pirate captain wearing a brown jacket.
*The brown King K. Rool represents his pirate alter-ego, Kaptain K. Rool, who wears a brown trench coat.
*The stage and music track represent {{s|mariowiki|The Flying Krock}}, a flying crocodile-shaped airship which features Kaptain K. Rool's first boss battle in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.
*The stage and music track reference the {{s|mariowiki|Flying Krock}}, a flying airship in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Quest'' which features Kaptain K. Rool's boss battle.
*The Invisibility rule references Kaptain K. Rool's ability to turn himself invisible multiple times during the final phase of his first boss battle.
*The Invisibility rule references how Kaptain K. Rool occasionally turns invisible during his later phases of his boss battle.
*King K. Rool's [[Blunderbuss]] is based on the weapon used by Kaptain K. Rool, which allows him to shoot {{iw|mariowiki|Kannonball}}s and vacuum up the Kongs.
*King K. Rool's frequent [[Blunderbuss]] references how Kaptain K. Rool uses his blunderbuss as his main weapon and occasionally turns invisible during his first boss battle. King K. Rool also wears his pirate hat while performing his Blunderbuss attack.
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Attack type references how Kaptain K. Rool uses powerful attacks with his blunderbuss.
*In World of Light, Kaptain K. Rool's spirit is located on Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while Mipha is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are amphibious monarch characters, with K. Rool being a crocodile king.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Hijinxs}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Hijinxs}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The Diddy Kong Team's costumes represents the Tiki Tak Tribe, a tribe of sentient instruments who feature different appearances and color schemes.
*The Diddy Kong Team's costumes features different color schemes, referencing the Tiki Tak Tribe's color schemes.
*The stage and music track represent Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', which first features the Tiki Tak Tribe as enemies.
*The music track references the Tiki Tak Tribe's appearance as enemies in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Fire Weakness ability references how the Tiki Tak Tribe is made of wood, which is susceptible to fire.
*This spirit's Fire Weakness ability references how the Tiki Tak Tribe is made of wood, which is susceptible to fires.
*In World of Light, the Tiki Tak Tribe spirit is located in the shrouded forest area in the Light Realm, referencing how the Tiki Tak Tribe invades Donkey Kong Island in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.
*In World of Light, the Tiki Tak Tribe spirit is located in the shrouded forest area in the Light Realm, referencing how the Tiki Tak Tribe is stationed in the rainforests of Donkey Kong Island in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Swinger Flinger}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Swinger Flinger}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*King K. Rool's white costume is based on Lord Fredrik, a white big-bellied walrus who shares a similar role and boss battle tactics with King K. Rool.
*The white King K. Rool represents Lord Fredrik, a leader of a team of animal enemies with a white color scheme.
*The stage and the Ice Floor hazard represent {{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Island|world}}, which is transformed into a frozen wasteland by Lord Fredrik in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''.
*The stage's ice theme and music track references Lord Fredrik's appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' where he turns Donkey Kong Island into a frozen wasteland.
*The Ice Floor hazard references how Lord Fredrick uses ice dragons to freeze the arena during his boss battle.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Lord Fredrik is a large-bellied character, which is often associated with being heavyweight.
*This spirit's Grab type references Lord Fredrik's takeover of Donkey Kong Island.
*This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Lord Fredrik is a heavyweight character.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The yellow Tiny Yoshi starting off with a Rocket Belt represent Kip, a young, bright green Kremling who is depicted using rocket-powered bongos to fly.
*The Tiny Yoshi represents Kip, a small reptilian character.
*The Tiny Yoshi Team's four fighters reference the four-player multiplayer mode of ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'', which features Kip as a playable character.
*The music track references how ''DK: Jungle Climber'' and ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' are both ''Donkey Kong'' spin-off games.
*Yoshi starting off with a Rocket Belt references the jet-powered bongos that Kip uses in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Jump ↑ ability references the flying gameplay mechanic of ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.
*This spirit's Jump ↑ ability references the flying gameplay mechanic of ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.
*This spirit is featured in the Funky Kong's Shack shop, which sells spirits related to vehicles or transportation, including Kip's rocket-powered bongos.
*This spirit is purchasable at Funky Kong's Shack, a shop that sells spirits related to vehicles or transportation, referencing Kip's rocket-powered bongos in this spirit's artwork.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*Wendy O. Koopa starting off with a Rocket Belt represents Kalypso, a glamorous female Kremling who is depicted using rocket-powered bongos to fly.
*Wendy represents Kalypso, a female reptilian character who wears makeup and gold jewelry.
*The Wendy Team's four fighters reference the four-player multiplayer mode of ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'', which features Kalypso as a playable character.
*The music track references how ''DK: Jungle Climber'' and ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' are both ''Donkey Kong'' spin-off games.
*The "increased move speed" battle condition references Kalypso's top speed stats in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.
*Wendy starting off with a Rocket Belt references the jet-powered bongos that Kalypso uses in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Rocket Belt Equipped ability references how each character in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' uses rocket-powered bongos to fly.
*This spirit's Rocket Belt Equipped ability references how each character in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' starts the race with the jet-powered bongos.
*In World of Light, the Kalypso spirit is located in the jungle area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage's setting.
*In World of Light, Kalypso's spirit located at the jungle area in the Light Realm similar to the stage's setting.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Battle for Storm Hill}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Battle for Storm Hill}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The purple Ryu represents Karate Kong, an evil kong who wears a purple ''karategi'' and uses powerful physical attacks.
*The purple Ryu represents Karate Kong, a martial artist Kong who wears a purple karate uniform.
*The stage represents the final stage of the {{s|mariowiki|Pineapple Kingdom}} in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat'' where Donkey Kong battles Karate Kong on a log drifting on the river.
*The stage references the river where Donkey Kong battles Karate Kong in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat''.
*The rules and battle conditions reference the boss battles against the [[mariowiki:Kong (boss group)|evil Kongs]] in ''Jungle Beat'', which feature an on-ground battle gameplay mechanic.
*The music track references Karate Kong's appearance as a boss in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat''.
*The stamina battle condition references the battle system in ''Jungle Beat'' where each character will feature an HP meter that gauges their health during battle.
*The rules and battle conditions reference Karate Kong's boss battle where Karate Kong doesn't jump and instead relies on using powerful physical attacks.
----'''Other trivia:'''
----'''Other trivia:'''
*This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability references Karate Kong's usage of hand-to-hand combat in his boss battle.
*This spirit's Attack type and Fist Attack ↑ ability reference Karate Kong's proficiency with hand-to-hand combat.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Battle for Storm Hill}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Battle for Storm Hill}}
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*The black Donkey's favored [[Headbutt]] Kong represents Ninja Kong, an evil black-furred Kong who uses powerful physical attacks, which can stun Donkey Kong.
*The black Donkey Kong represents Ninja Kong, a black-furred Kong.
*The stage and music track represent the final stage of the {{s|mariowiki|Durian Kingdom}} in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat'' where Donkey Kong battles Ninja Kong in a forest.
*The stage references the barren forest-like area in the {{s|supermariowiki|Durian Kingdom}} where Donkey Kong battles Ninja Kong in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat''.
*The music track represents {{s|supermariowiki|Battle for Storm Hill}}, the first stage of the Durin Kingdom in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat''
*The battle conditions reference Ninja Kong's boss battle where he relies on powerful punches and kicks, which can temporarily stun Donkey Kong.
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*Prior to the [[List_of_updates_(SSBU)#1.1.0|1.1.0 update]], Dixie Kong (as well as the Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong spirit) was ordered before Swanky Kong and Wrinkly Kong.
*Prior to the [[List_of_updates_(SSBU)#1.1.0|1.1.0 update]], Dixie Kong (as well as the Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong spirit) was ordered before Swanky Kong and Wrinkly Kong.
*The Donkey Kong & Bongos' game of origin is listed as ''"Donkey Kong Jungle Beat"'', despite the artwork and specific pairing actually coming from the ''Donkey Konga'' series.
*The Donkey Kong & Bongos' game of origin is listed as ''"Donkey Kong Jungle Beat"'', despite the artwork and specific pairing actually coming from the ''Donkey Konga'' series.
**The game title '''ui_gametitle_donkey_konga_series''' exists within the game files, implying the spirit was supposed to be associated with the ''Donkey Konga'' series at one point before being changed.
*Kiddy is the only member of the Kong Family who doesn't have his own Spirit.


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