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 ==Origin==
 [[File:KnuckleJoeKSS.png|thumb|left|Sprite from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'']]
-Knuckle Joe debuted as an enemy in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (''Kirby's Fun Pak'' in PAL regions): he is the source of the Fighter ability, as well as the Helper (an ally character who fights alongside Kirby throughout the levels) created with it. Knuckle Joe's attacks in ''Kirby Super Star'' usually consist of punches. He can do Vulcan Jabs (punching rapidly), a Smash Punch, and an uppercut. If Kirby copied the Knuckle Joe, he gets the same abilities as him, but the Smash Punch is much more powerful. Kirby is also now able to perform Rising Breaks, which involves jumping up and doing an uppercut to an enemy (sometimes both Kirby and Knuckle Joe in this case can also make use of throws). In ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate'' Knuckle Joe appears as an assist trophy and performs Vulcan Jabs. His finishing attack can either be a Smash Punch or a Rising Break. In ''Kirby Super Star'', Knuckle Joes are red with white hair, but when Kirby copies a Knuckle Joe and turns him into a Helper ally, the Knuckle Joe turns blue and has blond hair. The Knuckle Joe's design in ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'' is based on the Helper ally version of Knuckle Joe in ''Kirby Super Star''.
+Knuckle Joe debuted as an enemy in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (''Kirby's Fun Pak'' in PAL regions). He has a stout, humanoid appearance with spiky hair, wearing a bandanna and a bodysuit. Kirby can copy him to obtain the {{s|wikirby|Fighter}} ability, and can also summon him as the ability's {{s|wikirby|Helper}}.  In ''Super Star'', enemy Knuckle Joes appear with red bodysuits and white hair, while friendly Knuckle Joes have blue bodysuits and blonde hair; later games use the Helper design in all instances, which is reflected in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series
+Knuckle Joe's attacks as an enemy usually consist of moves such as Vulcan Jab (rapid punches), Smash Punch (a wide punch that acts like a projectile), and Rising Break (an uppercut). Kirby can utilize these same attacks with the Fighter ability. In ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate'' Knuckle Joe appears as an Assist Trophy and performs these same maneuvers, calling out their names as he does so.
+Knuckle Joe also appeared as a recurring character in the ''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 actor in the anime, Minami Takayama, also provides his Japanese voice for ''Smash''.
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