List of spirits (Donkey Kong series): Difference between revisions

*The yellow Giant Donkey Kong represents the original Donkey Kong, the titular antagonist of the ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game who is originally depicted as a large gorilla with a yellow color scheme.

*The red Peach ally represents the Lady, the damsel-in-distress of ''Donkey Kong'' kidnapped by the titular antagonist who is originally depicted as a blonde woman wearing a red dress.

*The stage and music track represent 75m, the third stage of ''Donkey Kong'' which features the 8-bit form of the original Donkey Kong as a stage hazard.

*The music track features the musical themes of ''Donkey Kong'' and ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', both of which feature the appearance of the original Donkey Kong.

*The Barrel items represent the barrels that Donkey Kong throws down the tilted structures during the first stage of ''Donkey Kong''.

*The first battle condition references the main gameplay of ''Donkey Kong'' where Jumpman, the playable protagonist of the game, must reach the end of each level to rescue the Lady from Donkey Kong.

*The timed stamina battle condition references the decreasing bonus counter and the three lives Jumpman has to reach the end of each stage, which will result in a game over if he loses his last life or if the bonus counter expires.

*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''.

*The smaller-than-normal yellow Donkey Kong represents Donkey Kong Jr., the titular protagonist of the ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' arcade game, who is depicted as a gorilla around the same size as Mario.

*The yellow Giant Donkey Kong minion represents the original Donkey Kong, the father of Donkey Kong Jr. in the titular arcade game who is held hostage by the game's antagonist, Mario.

*The stage represents the {{s|mariowiki|Vine Scene}} and {{s|mariowiki|Jump Board Scene}}, the first two stages in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' which features a jungle setting with treetop and flat platforms.

*The first battle condition references Mario's villainous role in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' to prevent the titular protagonist from rescuing his father by releasing enemies and obstacles at him.

*The second battle condition references the ending of ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' where the titular character rescues Donkey Kong from Mario's captivity and carries him off-screen.

*This spirit's Grab type and Strong Throw ability further reference the ending of ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' where Donkey Kong Jr. carries his rescued father off-screen.

*The cyan Villager represents Stanley, the short human protagonist of ''Donkey Kong 3'' who wears a cyan shirt.

*The stage represents 75m, the third stage of ''Donkey Kong'' which features the 8-bit form of the original Donkey Kong as a stage hazard, who serves as the main antagonist of ''Donkey Kong 3''.

*The music track features the musical themes from ''Donkey Kong'' and ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', referencing how ''Donkey Kong 3'' serves as the direct sequel to the previous two ''Donkey Kong'' arcade games.

*The Villager starting off with a Gust Bellows represents the fumigator used by Stanley, which exterminate the bugs and pushes Donkey Kong to the top of the screen.

*The white Donkey Kong represents Cranky Kong, the elderly grandfather of Donkey Kong who features a large white beard.

*The stage represents {{s|supermariowiki|Cranky's Cabin}}, the home of Cranky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which features his silhouette in the window.

*The music track represents the opening theme to the ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game, which features Cranky Kong's debut as the original Donkey Kong before relinquishing his name to his grandson.

*The music track also represents the opening theme to the ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game, which Cranky Kong plays on his saxophone during the opening cutscene of ''Donkey Kong Country''.

*The Sleep Floor hazard references how Cranky Kong displays stereotypical elderly character traits, including one particular trait where constantly he demands sleep.

*The blue Captain Falcon represents Funky Kong, a muscular Kong who wears sunglasses, a pair of ripped blue jeans, and pilots his own aircraft.

*The white Donkey Kong and yellow Diddy Kong minions reference their appearance as the main playable characters in the ''Donkey Kong'' series who serve as regular customers in Funky Kong's businesses.

*The stage represents {{s|supermariowiki|Kongo Jungle}}, the first world in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which also first features Funky Kong's booth, {{s|supermariowiki|Funky's Flights}}.

*The music track represents the musical theme of Funky's Flights, Funky Kong's air travel business in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which allows the Kongs to quickly access previously-visited locations.

*The Bullet Bill item and battle condition reference how Funky Kong provides the Kongs with guns and projectile-launching weapons in ''Donkey Kong 64''.

*The pink Bayonetta represents Candy Kong, a female Kong with a beautiful and curvaceous figure who wears pink clothing and is associated with dancing.

*The stage represents Kongo Jungle, the first area in''Donkey Kong Country'' which also first features Candy Kong's booth, {{s|supermariowiki|Candy's Save Point}}.

*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 appear as the collectible item in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.

*This spirit's Support type references Candy Kong's role in the ''Donkey Kong'' series by saving the Kongs' progress in their adventures.

*This spirit's Critical-Health Stats ↑ ability references Candy's Save Point, a booth managed by Candy in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which allows the player to save their progress.

*The red Donkey Kong represents Swanky Kong, an entrepreneurial Kong who features red fur, a blue suit, and a similar facial appearance with Donkey Kong.

*The stage represents the forests of the {{s|supermariowiki|Northern Kremisphere}}, the main setting of ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' which features {{s|supermariowiki|Swanky's Sideshow}}, a circus-themed attraction owned by Swanky Kong.

*The music track represents the musical theme of Funky's Flights, an air travel business owned by Funky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country'', referencing Swanky's role as a business operator in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.

*The Beastball item and battle condition reference the competitive gameplay of Swanky Kong's Swanky's Sideshow in ''Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' where the player competes with Cranky Kong to throw the baseballs at the targets.

*This spirit's Banana Gun Equipped ability references the Bananas, which appears as the collectible item in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.

*The white Clear Donkey Kong represents Wrinkly Kong, the deceased member of the Kongs who appears as a ghost with a white color scheme.

*The stage represents Luigi's Mansion, the main setting of the titular game inhabited by ghosts, further referencing Wrinkly Kong's status as a ghost.

*The music track represents the musical theme of the map pages in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which is remixed and used in ''DK King of Swing'', which features Wrinkly Kong as a playable character.

*The Low and High Gravity hazards and battle conditions reference Wrinkly Kong's appearance as a playable character in ''DK King of Swing'' who features high jumping and attack power stats.

*The Low and High Gravity hazards and battle conditions also reference how Wrinkly Kong passes away but later returns as a ghost, who is often seen floating weightlessly in midair.

*This spirit's Support type references Wrinkly Kong's role in the ''Donkey Kong'' series by providing the player with information and saving their game.

*This spirit's Trade-Off Defense ↑ ability further references Wrinkly Kong's passing after the events of ''Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', but later returns as a ghost.

*The pink Isabelle represents Dixie Kong, a female Kong who features blonde hair and a pink dress.  

*The pink Diddy Kong minion references his appearance as one of the main playable characters alongside his girlfriend, Dixie Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.

*The stage and music represent Donkey Kong Island, the main setting of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series which features Dixie Kong as a playable character.

*The music track represents the musical theme of ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' which features Dixie Kong as a playable character.

*The Banana items represents the Bananas, which appears as the collectible item in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.

*Isabelle starts off with a Super Leaf, referencing Dixie Kong's signature move, {{s|supermariowiki|Helicopter Whirl}}, where she uses her ponytail to spin in midair, allowing her to glide across the stage and reduce falling speed.  

*The blue Diddy Kong represents Lanky Kong, a goofball orangutan Kong who features an orange color scheme and wears blue overalls.

*The stage's background features {{s|supermariowiki|DK's Tree House}}, which appears in {{s|supermariowiki|Kong Isle}}, the first jungle area in Lanky Kong's debut game, ''Donkey Kong 64''.

*The music track represents the opening theme of Lanky Kong's debut game, ''Donkey Kong 64'', who is featured in the opening and in the lyrics.

*The Banana items represent the Bananas, which appears as the collectible item in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.

*The stage features Cranky's Cabin, whose flasks and test tubes from ''Donkey Kong 64'' appear in the window, referencing his role to unlock Tiny Kong's abilities by giving her a potion to drink.

*The music track represents the opening theme of ''Donkey Kong 64'', who is featured in the opening and in the lyrics.

*The Heavy Wind and Low Gravity hazards reference {{s|supermariowiki|Pony Tail Swirl}}, an ability used by Tiny Kong in ''Donkey Kong 64'' where she can glide and slowly fall by twirling herself in midair using her twin pigtails.

*The Tiny rule and timed battle condition reference {{s|supermariowiki|Mini-Monkey}}, an ability used by Tiny Kong after entering a {{s|supermariowiki|Tiny Barrel}} in ''Donkey Kong 64'' which allows her to shrink down in size.

*The timed battle condition references the limited time that TIny can remain shrunken down until the player runs out of {{s|supermariowiki|Crystal Coconut}}s.

*This spirit's Support type references Tiny Kong's role in ''Donkey Kong 64'' by aiding the Kongs to defeat King K. Rool.

*This spirit's Easier Dodging ability references how Tiny uses her flying ability to dodge enemy attacks.

*The yellow Donkey Kong represents Chunky Kong, a large burly Kong character who uses powerful physical attacks similar to Donkey Kong.

*The stage features Cranky's Cabin, whose flasks and test tubes from ''Donkey Kong 64'' appear in the window, referencing his role to unlock Chunky's Kong's abilities by giving him a potion to drink.

*The music track represents the opening theme of Chunky's Kong's debut game, ''Donkey Kong 64'', who is featured in the opening and in the lyrics.

*The battle condition references {{s|supermariowiki|Primate Punch}}, the first special move learned by Chunky in ''Donkey Kong 64'' where he uses a powerful punch attack which can defeat stronger enemies.

*The white Donkey Kong references his appearance as one of the main playable characters in ''Donkey Kong Country'', who can ride Rambi the Rhino.

*The stage and music track represent [[supermariowiki:Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]], the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which first features Rambi as a playable character.

*The battle condition references Rambi's ability to charge and defeat his enemies by ramming into them.

*This spirit's Attack type and Speed ↑ ability references Rambi's ability to charge and ram into his enemies.

*The blue Corrin represents Enguarde the Swordfish, a swordfish with a blue color scheme who features a similar water-based sword theme with Corrin.

*The stage represents {{s|supermariowiki|Coral Capers}}, the first water level located off the shores of Kongo Jungle, the first area in ''Donkey Kong Country''.

*The music track represents the musical theme of Enguarde's swimming levels in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which features a similar musical style.

*The Buoyancy Reduced rule and battle conditions reference Enguarde's ability to help the Kongs travel underwater and attack aquatic enemies by dashing into them.

*Corrin's favored dash attack features Corrin spinning around in a corkscrew manner while thrusting his Omega Yato sword, further referencing Enguarde's dash attack, which also resembles his pointed bill.

*In World of Light, the Enguarde spirit is located in a large body of water on the DK Island map in the Light Realm, further referencing the swimming levels in the ''Donkey Kong'' series, which feature Enguarde as a playable character.

*The white Duck Hunt features the Duck turning green and yellow, representing Squawk the Parrot, who features a green-and-yellow color scheme.

*The stage and music track represent {{s|mariowiki|Torchlight Trouble}}, a cavernous stage in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which first features Squawks as an ally.

*The Fog Hazard references how Torchlight Trouble takes place in a dark cavern, which requires Squawks to guide the Kongs the caverns through using a lantern.

*This spirit's Support and Grab types and the Fog Immunity ability further reference Squawks' appearance in Torchlight Trouble in ''Donkey Kong Country'' where he carries the lantern to help the Kongs navigate through the darkness.

*In World of Light, the 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 ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest''.

*The black Falco features red shoes, representing Expresso the Ostrich, a bird character who features a black color scheme and wears red sneakers.

*The stage references Expresso's ability to run fast, as the stage is based on the Green Hill Zone in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, which primarily features characters running at high speeds.

*The music track represents the musical theme of the bonus stage in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which first features Expresso as an ally and his own bonus level.

*The Slippery Stage rule and battle conditions reference Expresso's ability to run fast, and to glide in the air and fall slowly while flapping his wings.

*The green Greninja represents Winky the Frog, an amphibian character with a green color scheme.

*The stage represents {{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Island}}, the main setting of Winky's debut game, ''Donkey Kong Country'' which features areas similar to the stage's layouts.

*The battle conditions reference Winky's ability to perform high jumps and defeat powerful enemies by jumping on them.

*This spirit's Attack type and Foot Attack ↑ ability further references Winky's ability to defeat powerful enemies by stomping on them.

*The pink Diddy Kong represents Squitter the Spider, a hairy arachnid who features an orange color scheme and wears pink shoes.

*The stage and music track represent [[supermariowiki:Krockhead Klamber (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Krockhead Klamber]], the second swamp level of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' which features Squitter as a playable character.

*The Move Speed ↓ rule references Squitter's ability to produce an unlimited supply of web projectiles, which can slow down or defeat enemies.

*This spirit's Grab type and Sticky-Floor Immunity ability further reference Squitter's webs, which can trap and defeat enemies, which Squitter can travel freely on.

*The Crafted Yoshi represents Rattly the Rattlesnake, a reptilian character who features a big nose, big eyes, an elongated tongue, and a green color scheme.

*The stage represents the jungle area of [[supermariowiki:Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Animal Antics]], the forty-sixth level in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' which features Rattly as a playable character.

*The music track represents the musical theme of {{s|supermariowiki|Rattle Battle}}, the fourteenth stage in ''Diddy's Kong Quest'' which first features Rattly as a playable character.

*The battle conditions reference Rattly's ability to perform high jumps, allowing him to reach areas and collectible objects at greater heights.

*This spirit's Jump ↑ ability further references Rattly's ability to perform high jumps.

*The purple Squirtle represents Ellie the Elephant, a female pachyderm who uses water-based attacks.

*The stage represents {{s|supermariowiki|Lakeside Limbo}}, the first level of Ellie's debut game, ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' which features a boardwalk over water.

*Squirtle's favored [[Water Gun]] references Ellie's ability to shoot multiple water blasts from her trunk, which can be used to defeat enemies.

*This spirit's Water & Ice Attack ↑ ability references how Ellie attacks by shooting water from her trunk.

*The white Donkey Kong represents {{s|supermariowiki|Super Kong}}, the white-furred version of Donkey Kong summoned by Professor Chops in the {{s|supermariowiki|Super Guide}} mode in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''

*The stage and music track represent [[supermariowiki:Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle Hijinxs]], the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' which features Professor Chops as the Tutorial Pig.

*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 invincibility during the Super Guide mode in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' where Super Kong automatically guides the Kongs through a level without losing a life.

*This spirit's Stamina ↑ ability references how Professor Chops' checkpoints provide the Kongs with an Extra Life Balloon if they lose a life after passing the checkpoint.

*The blue King K. Rool represents Kritter, a Kremling enemy working under King K. Rool who commonly features a blue color scheme.

*The stage and music track also represent {{s|supermariowiki|Junge Japes}}, a jungle level in ''Donkey Kong 64'' which features the Kritter as an enemy.

*King K. Rool starting off with a Rocket Belt references the rocket-powered bongos Kritters use in their playable appearance in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.

*In World of Light, Kritter's spirit is located in the DK Island map, a ''Donkey Kong''-themed dungeon in the Light Realm.

*The yellow Pikachu's costume features a black-and-yellow striped cap, representing the Zinger, an enemy wasp who features a black-and-yellow stripe design.

*The stage represents {{s|mariowiki|Reptile Rumble}}, the first cave stage in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which feature Zingers as enemies.

*The music track represents the musical theme of {{s|mariowiki|Bramble Blast}}, a bramble stage in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' which features Zingers as enemies.

*This spirit's Shield type further references how Zingers cannot be defeated under normal circumstances.

*In World of Light, the Zinger spirit located at the entrance of the caves in the DK Island map in the Light Realm, further referencing the cave stages the feature Zingers as enemies.

*The blue Tiny King K. Rool represents Klaptrap, a small Kremling enemy with a blue color scheme who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.

*The stage represents Jungle Hijinx, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country'' which first features the Klaptrap as an enemy.

*The music track represents the musical theme of Bramble Blast, a bramble stage in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' which features {{s|mariowiki|Klampon}}, a variation of the Klaptrap, as an enemy.

*The Klaptrap Assist Trophy appears more than once, referencing how the Klaptrap is a common enemy in the ''Donkey Kong'' series who appears in groups.

*The brown King K. Rool's [[Blunderbuss]] features King K. Rool donning his pirate hat, representing his pirate alter-ego, Kaptain K. Rool, who wears a brown trench coat and a pirate hat.

*The stage represents {{s|mariowiki|The Flying Krock}}, a flying airship used by Kaptain K. Rool in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' which serves as the main setting of the [[mariowiki:K. Rool Duel (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|K. Rool Duel]] level.

*The music track represents the musical theme of Kaptain K. Rool's boss battles in ''Diddy Kong's Quest'' where he can be battled aboard The Flying Krock and in the [[mariowiki:Krocodile Kore (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Krocodile Kore]] level.

*The Invisibility rule references Kaptain K. Rool's ability to turn invisible during the final phase of his first boss battle aboard The Flying Krock.

*The stamina battle condition references the boss battles in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series where the bosses require to be damaged for a certain number of times before they are defeated.

*King K. Rool's frequent Blunderbuss references Kaptain K. Rool's usage of his blunderbuss as his main weapon in ''Diddy Kong's Quest'' where he can shoot {{s|mariowiki|Kannonball}}s, spiked Kannonballs, and poisonous gases.

*In World of Light, the Kaptain K. Rool spirit is featured on Dharkon's side of the Final Battle map while the Mipha spirit is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing how both characters are leaders of an amphibious race with opposing roles, with Kaptain K. Rool serving as the villainous leader of the Kremling race.

*Diddy Kong references his appearance as a main playable character in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', who battles and defeats the Tiki Tak Tribe.

*The Diddy Kong Team's green, blue, yellow, and cyan costumes represent the Tiki Tak Tribe, a group of antagonistic sentient wooden instruments featuring multiple color schemes.

*This spirit's Fire Weakness ability references how the Tiki Tak Tribe is made of wood, which is susceptible to fires.

*The white King K. Rool represents Lord Fredrik, the big-bellied leader of the Snowmads with a white color scheme.

*The stage and Ice Floor hazard reference Lord Fredrik's boss battle where he will summon ice dragons to cover the battle arena in ice if they fail to hit the Kongs.

*The yellow Tiny Yoshi represents Kip, a small reptilian character with a large snout and a bright green color scheme.

*The Yoshi Team's four fighters reference the four-player mode of Kip's debut game, ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.

*The stage represents the seaside race courses in ''Barrel Blast'', including {{s|mariowiki|Salty Sea}}, {{s|mariowiki|Shimmering Sea}}, and {{s|mariowiki|Open Ocean}}.

*The music track represents the boss battle theme of ''DK: Jungle Climber'', which is mostly used on Kremling-themed bosses, referencing Kip's Kremlin species.

*The Yoshi Team starting off with a Rocket Belt references the rocket-powered bongos that Kip uses in ''Barrel Blast''.

*Wendy O. Koopa represents Kalypso, a female reptilian character who wears makeup and gold jewelry.

*The Wendy Team's four fighters reference the four-player mode of Kalypso's debut game, ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.

*The stage represents the DK Jungle courses in ''Barrel Blast'', including [[mariowiki:DK Jungle (Donkey Kong Barrel Blast)|DK Jungle]], {{s|mariowiki|DK Jungle Falls}}, and {{s|mariowiki|DK Jungle Sunset}}.

*The music track represents the boss battle theme of ''DK: Jungle Climber'', which is mostly used on Kremling-themed bosses, referencing Kalypso's Kremlin species.

*The "increased move speed" battle condition references Kalypso's top speed stats in ''Barrel Blast''.

*The Wendy Team starting off with a Rocket Belt references the rocket-powered bongos that Kalypso uses in ''Barrel Blast''.

*The purple Ryu represents Karate Kong, a martial artist Kong who wears a purple karate uniform.

*The stage's Ω form represents the river in the {{s|mariowiki|Pineapple Kingdom}}, the sixth kingdom in ''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat'' where Donkey Kong battles Karate Kong on a log drifting on the river.

*The music track represents the musical theme of {{s|supermariowiki|Battle for Storm Hill}}, the first stage of the Durian Kingdom in Karate Kong's debut game, ''Jungle Beat''.

*The High Gravity hazard, Hard to Launch rule, and battle conditions reference Karate Kong's boss battle, a stamina battle which features an on-ground battle gameplay mechanic.

*The first battle condition references Karate Kong's boss battle where he relies on powerful physical attacks.

*The black Donkey Kong represents Ninja Kong, a large burly Kong with a black color scheme.

*The stage represents the barren forest in the {{s|supermariowiki|Durian Kingdom}}, the twelfth kingdom in 'Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat'' where Donkey Kong battles Ninja Kong on a stone pillar.

*The music track represents the musical theme of Battle for Storm Hill, the first stage of the Durian Kingdom in ''Jungle Beat'' which features Ninja Kong as a boss.

*Donkey Kong's favored [[Headbutt]] and battle conditions reference Ninja Kong's boss battle where he relies on powerful physical attacks, which can temporarily stun Donkey Kong.