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{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name        = King Dedede
|name        = King Dedede
|image        = [[File:KF2 King Dedede.png|275px]]
|image        = [[File:King Dedede.png|275px]]
|caption      = [[Image:KirbySymbol.svg|50px]]
|caption      = [[File:KirbySymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
Official artwork of King Dedede from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Fighters 2}}''.
Official artwork of King Dedede from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}''.
|universe    = ''{{uv|Kirby}}''
|universe    = {{uv|Kirby}}
|firstgame    = ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|firstgame    = ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|games        = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games        = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance=''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Fighters 2}}'' (2020)
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|mariowiki|Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition}}'' (2024, cameo)
|console      = Game Boy
|console      = Game Boy
|species      = Bird<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dv3MflbX4AAQWf2.jpg|title=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Nintendo Power Guide, page 21}}</ref>
|species      = Bird<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410061607/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dv3MflbX4AAQWf2.jpg|title=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Nintendo Power Guide, page 21}}</ref>
|gender      = Male
|gender      = Male
|homeworld    = {{s|wikirby|Dream Land}}, {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}
|homeworld    = {{s|wikirby|Dream Land}}, {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}
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'''King Dedede''' ({{ja|デデデ大王|Dedede Daiō}} ''Great King Dedede'') is a character from the [[Kirby (universe)|''Kirby'' series]]. Since debuting in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' as a full-fledged villain, King Dedede has steadily transitioned into both Kirby's "arch-frenemy"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/king-dedede-amiibo-super-smash-bros-series|title=King Dedede amiibo Figure - Super Smash Bros.}}</ref> and an anti-hero, as he willingly assists or directly allies with Kirby on a number of occasions for the greater good while maintaining their rivalry.
'''King Dedede''' ({{ja|デデデ大王|Dedede Daiō}} ''Great King Dedede'') is a character from the {{uv|Kirby}} series. Following his debut in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' as a full-fledged villain, King Dedede steadily transitioned into both an antihero and [[Kirby]]'s "arch-frenemy"<ref name=PlayProfile>{{cite web|url=https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/king-dedede/|title=King Dedede - Play Nintendo}}</ref> by willingly allying with Kirby on a number of occasions for the greater good while maintaining their rivalry.


After cameo appearances in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' as a background character and in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a [[trophy]], King Dedede transitioned into a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and has remained as such since then.
After making cameo appearances in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' as a background character and in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a [[trophy]], King Dedede transitioned into a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and has remained as such since then.


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:KDL2ArtKingDedede.png|left|thumb|150px|Artwork of King Dedede from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''. This design influenced his background appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']]
[[File:KDL2ArtKingDedede.png|left|thumb|150px|Artwork of King Dedede from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''. This design influenced his background appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']]
King Dedede is a rotund, blue, penguin-like bird who possesses an egocentric and selfish disposition, which is best exemplified by his status as the self-proclaimed king of {{s|wikirby|Dream Land}}. His signature attire consists of a red, regal coat with white fur trim and his personal emblem, a stylized version of his hand striking the V sign, embossed on the back. He also wears yellow mitten-like gloves, a red {{s|wikipedia|tuque}} with a white fur pom-pom and gold crown-like brim, and a sash featuring blue and white trim with red and yellow tessellated triangles.
King Dedede is a rotund, blue, penguin-like bird who possesses an egocentric and selfish disposition, which is best exemplified by his status as the self-proclaimed king of {{iw|wikirby|Dream Land}}.<ref name=PlayProfile/> His signature attire consists of a red, regal coat with white fur trim and his personal emblem, a stylized version of his hand striking the V sign, embossed on the back. He also wears yellow mitten-like gloves, a red {{iw|wikipedia|tuque}} with a white fur pom-pom and gold crown-like brim, and a sash featuring blue and white trim with red and yellow tessellated triangles.


King Dedede's powers are vaguely similar to [[Kirby]]'s; he is able to [[inhale]] enemies and spit them out as projectiles (but cannot copy a foe's ability like Kirby), or inhale air in order to puff himself up and float, the latter of which he learned after rigorous training following his first defeat at Kirby's hands. Outside of this, Dedede wields a large wooden mallet as his signature weapon; this mallet is depicted in some games as having special features built into it, such as a powerful jet engine, or the ability to fire missiles or a chargeable laser.
King Dedede is most often defined by his gluttony. He lives in [[wikirby:Castle Dedede|a regal castle]] staffed by [[Waddle Dee]] servants, and he enjoys food to the extent of hoarding piles of it. This behavior, however, is contrasted by his incredible athleticism and ingenuity. Like [[Kirby]], King Dedede is able to {{b|inhale|King Dedede}} enemies and spit them out as projectiles (but he cannot copy a foe's ability like Kirby can). After his first defeat at Kirby's hands, Dedede underwent rigorous training to learn how to puff up and fly like him. Outside of this, Dedede wields a large wooden mallet as his signature weapon; this mallet is depicted in some games as having special features built into it, such as a powerful jet engine, or the ability to fire missiles or a chargeable laser.


In early ''Kirby'' games and spin-off titles, Dedede is depicted as the central antagonist. Beginning with ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}'', however, he slowly transitioned into an anti-hero, although he remains the most well-known antagonist in the series. In fact, a common misconception about King Dedede is that he is an "evil" character. He seems to be more selfish than evil, and appears to otherwise have a good heart. King Dedede's evil actions range from stealing food from the Dream Land residents in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' to stealing all the stars from the sky in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Course}}''. In other games, such as ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}'' and ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Triple Deluxe}}'', Dedede's evil actions are not from his own volition; he is manipulated by a greater evil through mind control or possession. His intentions are also occasionally misguided; in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', Dedede breaks the [[Star Rod]] (the power source of the [[Fountain of Dreams]]) to protect Dream Land from the evil [[Nightmare]], but its inhabitants are unable to dream as a consequence.
In early ''Kirby'' games and spin-off titles, Dedede is depicted as the central antagonist. King Dedede's misdeeds, driven by greed, range from stealing food from the Dream Land residents in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' to stealing all the stars from the sky in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Course}}''. In other games, such as ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}'' and ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Triple Deluxe}}'', Dedede's antagonism is not of his own volition; he is manipulated by a greater evil through mind control or possession.


King Dedede's relationship with Kirby also varies, from a rival to a partner. While he appears to view Kirby with general annoyance or reluctant friendship, Kirby himself bears no such grudge. The duo partake in friendly speed-eating contests in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Gourmet Race sub-game, and Dedede even teams up with Kirby as a playable character in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}'', and ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}''. In the anime ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'', he is much more malicious and determined to defeat Kirby, but rarely succeeds due to his simple-mindedness. However, he retains a form of respect for Kirby, which he rarely shows.
In fact, a common misconception about King Dedede is that he is evil. He is merely selfish and mischievous, which renders him too benign to be an outright villain, especially compared to other ''Kirby'' antagonists. Beginning with ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}'', he began being depicted as an anti-hero, possessing a standoffish personality tempered by hidden compassion for others. This depiction is his most consistent portrayal in the series, especially as of ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}''.


In ''Smash Bros.'', he is voiced by his creator, [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also voiced Dedede in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. His appearance in the ''Smash Bros.'' series is primarily influenced by ''Kirby Super Star''. However, there are additional details original to the series, such as his kimono-like robes and mechanically-enhanced hammer. This design later influenced other ''Kirby'' games, including ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Mass Attack}}'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
However, Dedede's good intentions are occasionally misguided, or undermined by his self-centered nature; in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', he breaks the [[Star Rod]] (the power source of the [[Fountain of Dreams]]) to protect Dream Land from the villain known as [[Nightmare]], but its inhabitants are unable to dream as a consequence, and Kirby later finds him nonchalantly bathing in the Fountain of Dreams' waters.
 
King Dedede's relationship with Kirby varies from a nemesis to a partner. The king believes himself to be Kirby's "destined rival". Kirby, on the other hand, bears no such grudge. While Kirby regularly foils Dedede's schemes,  the duo also partake in friendly speed-eating contests in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Gourmet Race sub-game, and Dedede even teams up with Kirby as a playable character in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', and ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}''. In the anime series ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'', he is much more malicious and determined to defeat Kirby, but he rarely succeeds due to his simple-mindedness. However, he retains a form of respect for Kirby, which he rarely shows.
 
In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, King Dedede is voiced by his creator, [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also voiced him in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. His appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is primarily influenced by ''Kirby Super Star''. However, there are additional details original to the series, such as his kimono-like robes and mechanically-enhanced hammer. His more elaborate robes would later make an appearance in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Mass Attack}}'', while the idea of an upgraded mechanical hammer is seen multiple times in the ''Kirby'' series, starting with ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}''.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
[[File:KingDededeSSB.jpg|thumb|150px|left|King Dedede as he appeared in the background of the {{SSB|Dream Land}} stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']]
[[File:KingDededeSSB.jpg|thumb|150px|left|King Dedede as he appeared in the background of the {{SSB|Dream Land}} stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']]
In ''Super Smash Bros.'', King Dedede makes a cameo in the background of {{SSB|Dream Land}}. However, according to a page on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' (the game's official Japanese website), King Dedede, alongside [[Bowser]] and [[Mewtwo]], was [[Beta elements (SSB)|planned]] to be included as a playable character, but was cut. Aside from this, no other information is available.
In ''Super Smash Bros.'', King Dedede makes a cameo in the background of {{SSB|Dream Land}}. However, according to a page on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' (the game's official Japanese website), King Dedede, alongside [[Bowser]] and [[Mewtwo]], was [[Beta elements (SSB)|planned]] to be included as a playable character, but was cut due to time constraints. Aside from this, no other information is available.
 
The design of King Dedede's sprite closely resembles his design from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', except he isn't wearing his gloves, his beak is red, and his eyes are open.


In an official poll held on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' regarding characters for a potential sequel, Dedede placed fourth with 46 votes, being the highest ranked non-{{uv|Mario}} character.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html</ref>
In an official poll held on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' regarding characters for a potential sequel, Dedede placed fourth with 46 votes, being the highest ranked non-{{uv|Mario}} character.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html</ref>
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
Like ''SSB'', King Dedede reappears in the background of Dream Land for ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
Like in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', King Dedede reappears in the background of Dream Land in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.


===Trophy===
===Trophy===
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Kirby series)}}
King Dedede also makes an appearance as one of the collectible trophies that can be found through the [[Trophy Lottery]].
King Dedede also makes an appearance as one of the collectible trophies that can be found through the [[Trophy Lottery]].


====Trophy description====
{{Trophy
[[File:King_Dedede_Trophy_Melee.png|thumb|left|100px|King Dedede's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
|name=King Dedede
:''Dedede is the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land. While he says he's king, Dedede performs no administrative functions and the citizens of Dream Land continue to live as they always have. He's able to suck in air and fly like Kirby does, but only as a result of vigorous training he undertook after being bested by Kirby.''
|image=King Dedede Trophy Melee.png
 
|desc=Dedede's the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land. While he says he's king, Dedede performs no administrative functions and the citizens of Dream Land continue to live as they always have. He's able to suck in air and fly like Kirby does, but only as a result of the vigorous training he undertook after being bested by Kirby.
:*''Kirby's Dream Land'' 9/92
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Kirby's Dream Land|release1=8/92}}
|game=Melee
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===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|King Dedede (SSBB)}}
{{Main|King Dedede (SSBB)}}
[[File:King Dedede SSBB.jpg|thumb|right|200px|King Dedede, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
[[File:King Dedede SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|King Dedede, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
King Dedede is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', making him the third playable character from the ''Kirby'' series. He wields his trademark hammer, swinging it in most of his standard attacks, like the {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, and has very powerful hammer-based attacks. His special moves are {{b|Inhale|King Dedede}}, [[Waddle Dee Toss]], [[Super Dedede Jump]], and [[Jet Hammer]]. Inhale is very similar to Kirby's trademark move, but King Dedede lacks the ability to copy abilities. Waddle Dee Toss lets him throw his minions at foes, sometimes producing not only [[Waddle Dee]]s, but also more deadly [[Waddle Doo]]s and [[Gordo]]s. It is also possible for Dedede to throw out capsules containing items.
King Dedede is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', making him the third playable character from the ''Kirby'' series following {{SSBB|Kirby}} and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}. He wields his trademark hammer, swinging it in most of his standard attacks, like the {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, and has very powerful hammer-based attacks. His special moves are {{b|Inhale|King Dedede}}, [[Waddle Dee Toss]], [[Super Dedede Jump]], and [[Jet Hammer]]. Inhale is very similar to Kirby's trademark move, but King Dedede lacks the ability to copy abilities. Waddle Dee Toss lets him throw his minions at foes, sometimes producing not only [[Waddle Dee]]s, but also more deadly [[Waddle Doo]]s and [[Gordo]]s. It is also possible for Dedede to throw out capsules containing items.


Super Dedede Jump is an effective recovery move, sending King Dedede high into the air, then crashing into the ground to damage foes. He can also cancel out of doing this. Finally, King Dedede mechanizes his hammer with Jet Hammer. The hammer's power is charged up by holding the special attack button, and then released for a mighty swing. King Dedede incurs damage after charging for too long, however. His dash attack, forward smash, Inhale and Super Dedede Jump all come from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
Super Dedede Jump is an effective recovery move, sending King Dedede high into the air, then crashing into the ground to damage foes. He can also cancel out of doing this. Finally, King Dedede mechanizes his hammer with Jet Hammer. The hammer's power is charged up by holding the special attack button, and then released for a mighty swing. King Dedede incurs damage after charging for too long, however. His dash attack, forward smash, Inhale, and Super Dedede Jump all come from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.


Like other playable characters, King Dedede retains his core design, albeit greatly enhanced graphically; most notably, his usually-exposed girth (other than his patterned waistband) is now covered by fine robes of a similar color, making his overall wear resemble a kimono. Additionally, his alternate costumes not only change the color of his outfit, but the design on his waistband, as well.
Like other playable characters, King Dedede retains his core design, albeit greatly enhanced graphically; most notably, his usually-exposed girth (other than his patterned waistband) is now covered by fine robes of a similar color, making his overall wear resemble a kimono. Additionally, his alternate costumes not only change the color of his outfit but the design on his waistband, as well.


King Dedede currently ranks 12th on the [[tier list]] in C+ tier. King Dedede possesses a powerful chain grab which can infinite most lower tier characters, complemented by his fast and long reaching grab. He overcomes his poor speed through his high vertical endurance, has one of the best recoveries in the game, and has a surprisingly strong aerial game with a good back aerial.
King Dedede currently ranks 12th on the [[tier list]] in C+ tier. King Dedede possesses a powerful chain grab that can perform infinites on most lower-tier characters, which is complemented by his fast and long-reaching grab. He also overcomes his poor speed through his high vertical endurance, boasts one of the best recoveries in the game, and has a strong aerial game (with his back aerial in particular being very useful).


===Trophy===
===Trophy===
[[File:King Dedede - Brawl Trophy.png|left|thumb|120px|King Dedede trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Kirby series)}}
''The self-styled king of the amazingly peaceful Dream Land. He continually does things unbecoming a king, like stealing the kingdom's food supplies or all the stars from the sky. He's not all bad, though, and sometimes performs good deeds. While he and Kirby often battle, they've been known to compete good-natured at speed-eating contests and minigames.''{{trophy games|game1=Kirby's Dream Land|console1=GB|game2=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|console2=N64}}
{{Trophy
|name=King Dedede
|image=King Dedede - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=The self-styled king of the amazingly peaceful Dream Land. He continually does things unbecoming a king, like stealing the kingdom's food supplies or all the stars from the sky. He's not all bad, though, and sometimes performs good deeds. While he and Kirby often battle, they've been known to compete good-naturedly at speed-eating contests and minigames.
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| King Dedede & [[Kirby]]
| King Dedede & [[Kirby]]
| ''[[wikirby:Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
| ''[[wikirby:Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
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| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
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| King Dedede
| King Dedede
| ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackLeg+028}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +28
| {{SortKey|AttackLeg+028}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +28
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| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
|-
|-
| King Dedede
| King Dedede
| ''[[wikirby:Kirby: Squeak Squad|Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| ''[[wikirby:Kirby: Squeak Squad|Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackThrowing+030}}{{TypeIcon|Throwing}} Attack +30
| {{SortKey|AttackThrowing+030}}{{TypeIcon|Throwing}} Attack +30
| {{SortKey|King Dedede}}{{Head|KingDedede|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=King Dedede (SSBB)}}
| {{Head|King Dedede|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
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{{StickerPicBox|King Dedede & Kirby|Kirby 64}}
{{StickerPicBox|King Dedede & Kirby|Kirby 64}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
:''Main article: [[King Dedede (SSB4)]]''
{{Main|King Dedede (SSB4)}}
[[File:King Dedede SSB4.png|thumb|right|King Dedede, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
[[File:King Dedede SSB4.png|thumb|King Dedede, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
King Dedede returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.  He has a more cartoonish look than his appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', reminiscent of his appearance in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''. He has gained a new Final Smash, [[Dedede Burst]].
King Dedede returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.  He has a more cartoonish look than his appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', reminiscent of his appearance in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', and gained a new Final Smash called [[Dedede Burst]].
 
King Dedede has seen a large fall from his previous [[tier list]] spot for ''Brawl'', now ranking 52nd out of 55 characters for ''SSB4''. While still maintaining his high power and [[disjointed]] reach with his hammer, he lost his effective [[chain grab]], a technique removed from ''SSB4''. This removes what made him so effective in ''Brawl''. His back aerial was also changed for the worse, no longer being as versatile as it once was. King Dedede also has a new side special: [[Gordo Throw]]. Since he now throws only Gordos, the new move has consistent power compared to the random nature of Waddle Dee Toss. However, this new attack can also be a hindrance for Dedede, as the Gordos are easily sent back to him by [[reflectors]] or any attack that does 2% or higher. The combination of his large size and slow mobility also makes him vulnerable to combos and camping.


King Dedede has seen a large fall from his previous [[tier list]] spot for ''Brawl'', now ranking 52nd out of 55 characters for ''SSB4''. While still maintaining his high power and [[disjointed]] reach with his hammer, he lost his effective [[chain grab]], a technique removed from ''SSB4''. This removes what made him so effective in ''Brawl''. His back aerial was also changed for the worse, no longer being as versatile as it once was. King Dedede also has a new side special: [[Gordo Throw]]. Since he now throws only Gordos, the new move has consistent power compared to the random nature of Waddle Dee Toss. However, this new attack can also be a hindrance for Dedede, as the Gordos are easily sent back to him by [[reflectors]] or any attack that does 2% or higher. His large size also makes him vulnerable to combos, as well as camping, due to his slow movement. Due to the loss of his effectiveness from ''Brawl'', Dedede is regarded generally poorly in competitive play despite some notably high tournament results from players like {{Sm|Big D}} and {{Sm|Zaki}}.
Due to his flaws heavily outweighing his strengths, Dedede is regarded poorly in competitive play despite some notably high tournament results from players like {{Sm|Big D}} and {{Sm|Zaki}}.
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===Trophies===
===Trophies===
:'''King Dedede'''
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Kirby series)}}
::{{Flag|North America}} ''He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his four jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.''
{{Trophy
::{{Flag|Europe}} ''Being a self-proclaimed king, Dedede clearly doesn't care too much about the whole "politics" things. He's just a bit greedy. In this game, his weight and hefty hammer make him slow, but he can still jump four times in mid-air anyway, making it easy for him to get back to the stage. Fully charge his Jet Hammer for ultimate destruction.''
|name=King Dedede
|image-3ds=KingDededeTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=KingDededeTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his four jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his five jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
|desc-pal=Being a self-proclaimed king, Dedede clearly doesn't care too much about the whole "politics" thing. He's just a bit greedy. In this game, his weight and hefty hammer make him slow, but he can still jump four times in mid-air anyway, making it easy for him to get back to the stage. Fully charge his Jet Hammer for ultimate destruction.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Kirby's Dream Land|release1=08/1992|console2=3DS|game2=Kirby: Triple Deluxe|release2=05/2014}}
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:'''King Dedede (Alt.)'''
{{Trophy
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
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[[File:King Dedede SSBU.png|thumb|King Dedede, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
King Dedede returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.'' He once again features a new [[Final Smash]]; in this case, it is [[Dede-Rush]], which is described as a cage fight where, in his Masked Dedede form, he attacks any trapped opponents with a barrage of missiles and his [[Jet Hammer]]. Unlike ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', he is an unlockable character instead of a starter character.
King Dedede returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.'' He once again features a new [[Final Smash]] called [[Dede-Rush]], which features him launching an opponent into a steel cage, assuming his {{iw|wikirby|Masked Dedede}} persona, and then attacking any trapped opponents with a barrage of missiles and his [[Jet Hammer]]. Unlike ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', he is an unlockable character instead of a starter character.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*King Dedede's name is pronounced in two ways: the English, Korean, Dutch and Russian versions read his name as "Dee-Dee-Dee", while the Japanese, Spanish, German and Italian versions read it as "Day-Day-Day".
*King Dedede's name is pronounced in two ways: the English, Korean, Dutch, and Russian versions read his name as "Dee-Dee-Dee", while the Japanese, Spanish, German, and Italian versions read it as "Day-Day-Day".
**Additionally, the [[announcer]] does not say King Dedede's title in Japanese; he is simply referred to as "Dedede".
**Additionally, the [[announcer]] does not say King Dedede's title in Japanese; he is simply referred to as "Dedede".
**King Dedede, uniquely uses two different announcer voice clips in the Chinese versions of ''Ultimate'' depending on the setting; the simplified version uses the English "King Dedede" clip, while the traditional version uses the Japanese "Dedede" clip like the rest of roster.
**King Dedede uniquely uses two different announcer voice clips in the Chinese versions of ''Ultimate'' depending on the setting; the simplified version uses the English "King Dedede" clip, while the traditional version uses the Japanese "Dedede" clip like the rest of the roster.
*King Dedede is one of two playable characters to appear in every game of the series who was not playable in every iteration, the other being [[Charizard]].
*King Dedede is one of the two playable characters to appear in every game of the series who was not playable in every iteration, the other being [[Charizard]].
**When counting both versions of ''SSB4'' as the same game, [[Ridley]] also shares this distinction.
**When counting both versions of ''SSB4'' as the same game, [[Ridley]] also shares this distinction.
*In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', the Hammer ability received a new move called Hammer Twirl, which is directly inspired by King Dedede's down aerial from ''Brawl'' in which he twirls his hammer below himself. Ironically, King Dedede's down aerial was changed in ''SSB4'', which was released after ''Return to Dream Land''.
*In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', the Hammer ability received a new move called Hammer Twirl, which is directly inspired by King Dedede's down aerial from ''Brawl'' in which he twirls his hammer below himself. Ironically, King Dedede's down aerial was changed in ''SSB4'', which was released after ''Return to Dream Land''.
*King Dedede is one of four characters to have a different Final Smash across every installment since Final Smashes were introduced; the other three are [[Pit]], [[Zero Suit Samus]], and [[R.O.B.]]
*King Dedede is one of the four characters to have a different Final Smash across every entry since Final Smashes were introduced; the other three are [[Pit]], [[Zero Suit Samus]], and [[R.O.B.]]
*Ever since his debut in ''Brawl'', King Dedede has the worst air speed of any fighter.
*Ever since his debut in ''Brawl'', King Dedede has had the worst air speed of any fighter.
**King Dedede is also the heaviest ''Brawl'' veteran as of ''Ultimate'', though [[Snake]] was heavier than him in ''Brawl''.
**King Dedede is also the heaviest ''Brawl'' veteran as of ''Ultimate'', though [[Snake]] was heavier than him in ''Brawl''.
*Starting with ''Smash 4'', if King Dedede is present when playing on [[Dream Land (SSB)]], the sprite of King Dedede in the background will not appear.
*If King Dedede is present when playing on [[Dream Land]], the sprite of King Dedede in the background will not appear.
**However, in ''Smash 3DS''{{'}}s [[Training Mode]], it is possible for both of them to appear at the same time.
*King Dedede is the only confirmed cut fighter from ''Super Smash Bros.'' who was not added in ''Melee''.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:13, July 25, 2024

For fighter info, see King Dedede (SSBB), King Dedede (SSB4), and King Dedede (SSBU).
King Dedede
King Dedede.png
KirbySymbol.svg

Official artwork of King Dedede from Kirby Star Allies.

Universe Kirby
Debut Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
Smash Bros. appearances SSB
Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024, cameo)
Console/platform of origin Game Boy
Species Bird[1]
Gender Male
Place of origin Dream Land, Popstar
Created by Masahiro Sakurai
Designed by Masahiro Sakurai
Voice actor Masahiro Sakurai
Article on Wikirby King Dedede

King Dedede (デデデ大王 Great King Dedede) is a character from the Kirby series. Following his debut in Kirby's Dream Land as a full-fledged villain, King Dedede steadily transitioned into both an antihero and Kirby's "arch-frenemy"[2] by willingly allying with Kirby on a number of occasions for the greater good while maintaining their rivalry.

After making cameo appearances in Super Smash Bros. as a background character and in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a trophy, King Dedede transitioned into a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and has remained as such since then.

Origin[edit]

Artwork of King Dedede from Kirby's Dream Land 2. This design influenced his background appearance in Super Smash Bros.

King Dedede is a rotund, blue, penguin-like bird who possesses an egocentric and selfish disposition, which is best exemplified by his status as the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land.[2] His signature attire consists of a red, regal coat with white fur trim and his personal emblem, a stylized version of his hand striking the V sign, embossed on the back. He also wears yellow mitten-like gloves, a red tuque with a white fur pom-pom and gold crown-like brim, and a sash featuring blue and white trim with red and yellow tessellated triangles.

King Dedede is most often defined by his gluttony. He lives in a regal castle staffed by Waddle Dee servants, and he enjoys food to the extent of hoarding piles of it. This behavior, however, is contrasted by his incredible athleticism and ingenuity. Like Kirby, King Dedede is able to inhale enemies and spit them out as projectiles (but he cannot copy a foe's ability like Kirby can). After his first defeat at Kirby's hands, Dedede underwent rigorous training to learn how to puff up and fly like him. Outside of this, Dedede wields a large wooden mallet as his signature weapon; this mallet is depicted in some games as having special features built into it, such as a powerful jet engine, or the ability to fire missiles or a chargeable laser.

In early Kirby games and spin-off titles, Dedede is depicted as the central antagonist. King Dedede's misdeeds, driven by greed, range from stealing food from the Dream Land residents in Kirby's Dream Land to stealing all the stars from the sky in Kirby's Dream Course. In other games, such as Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Dedede's antagonism is not of his own volition; he is manipulated by a greater evil through mind control or possession.

In fact, a common misconception about King Dedede is that he is evil. He is merely selfish and mischievous, which renders him too benign to be an outright villain, especially compared to other Kirby antagonists. Beginning with Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, he began being depicted as an anti-hero, possessing a standoffish personality tempered by hidden compassion for others. This depiction is his most consistent portrayal in the series, especially as of Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

However, Dedede's good intentions are occasionally misguided, or undermined by his self-centered nature; in Kirby's Adventure, he breaks the Star Rod (the power source of the Fountain of Dreams) to protect Dream Land from the villain known as Nightmare, but its inhabitants are unable to dream as a consequence, and Kirby later finds him nonchalantly bathing in the Fountain of Dreams' waters.

King Dedede's relationship with Kirby varies from a nemesis to a partner. The king believes himself to be Kirby's "destined rival". Kirby, on the other hand, bears no such grudge. While Kirby regularly foils Dedede's schemes, the duo also partake in friendly speed-eating contests in Kirby Super Star's Gourmet Race sub-game, and Dedede even teams up with Kirby as a playable character in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and Kirby Star Allies. In the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, he is much more malicious and determined to defeat Kirby, but he rarely succeeds due to his simple-mindedness. However, he retains a form of respect for Kirby, which he rarely shows.

In the Super Smash Bros. series, King Dedede is voiced by his creator, Masahiro Sakurai, who also voiced him in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. His appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series is primarily influenced by Kirby Super Star. However, there are additional details original to the series, such as his kimono-like robes and mechanically-enhanced hammer. His more elaborate robes would later make an appearance in Kirby Mass Attack, while the idea of an upgraded mechanical hammer is seen multiple times in the Kirby series, starting with Kirby Super Star Ultra.

In Super Smash Bros.[edit]

King Dedede as he appeared in the background of the Dream Land stage in Super Smash Bros.

In Super Smash Bros., King Dedede makes a cameo in the background of Dream Land. However, according to a page on Smabura-Ken (the game's official Japanese website), King Dedede, alongside Bowser and Mewtwo, was planned to be included as a playable character, but was cut due to time constraints. Aside from this, no other information is available.

The design of King Dedede's sprite closely resembles his design from Kirby's Dream Land 3, except he isn't wearing his gloves, his beak is red, and his eyes are open.

In an official poll held on Smabura-Ken regarding characters for a potential sequel, Dedede placed fourth with 46 votes, being the highest ranked non-Mario character.[3]

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Like in the original Super Smash Bros., King Dedede reappears in the background of Dream Land in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Trophy[edit]

Main article: List of SSBM trophies (Kirby series)

King Dedede also makes an appearance as one of the collectible trophies that can be found through the Trophy Lottery.

King Dedede's trophy in Melee
King Dedede
Dedede's the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land. While he says he's king, Dedede performs no administrative functions and the citizens of Dream Land continue to live as they always have. He's able to suck in air and fly like Kirby does, but only as a result of the vigorous training he undertook after being bested by Kirby.
Kirby's Dream Land (8/92)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: King Dedede (SSBB)
King Dedede, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

King Dedede is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, making him the third playable character from the Kirby series following Kirby and Meta Knight. He wields his trademark hammer, swinging it in most of his standard attacks, like the Ice Climbers, and has very powerful hammer-based attacks. His special moves are Inhale, Waddle Dee Toss, Super Dedede Jump, and Jet Hammer. Inhale is very similar to Kirby's trademark move, but King Dedede lacks the ability to copy abilities. Waddle Dee Toss lets him throw his minions at foes, sometimes producing not only Waddle Dees, but also more deadly Waddle Doos and Gordos. It is also possible for Dedede to throw out capsules containing items.

Super Dedede Jump is an effective recovery move, sending King Dedede high into the air, then crashing into the ground to damage foes. He can also cancel out of doing this. Finally, King Dedede mechanizes his hammer with Jet Hammer. The hammer's power is charged up by holding the special attack button, and then released for a mighty swing. King Dedede incurs damage after charging for too long, however. His dash attack, forward smash, Inhale, and Super Dedede Jump all come from Kirby's Dream Land.

Like other playable characters, King Dedede retains his core design, albeit greatly enhanced graphically; most notably, his usually-exposed girth (other than his patterned waistband) is now covered by fine robes of a similar color, making his overall wear resemble a kimono. Additionally, his alternate costumes not only change the color of his outfit but the design on his waistband, as well.

King Dedede currently ranks 12th on the tier list in C+ tier. King Dedede possesses a powerful chain grab that can perform infinites on most lower-tier characters, which is complemented by his fast and long-reaching grab. He also overcomes his poor speed through his high vertical endurance, boasts one of the best recoveries in the game, and has a strong aerial game (with his back aerial in particular being very useful).

Trophy[edit]

Main article: List of SSBB trophies (Kirby series)
King Dedede's trophy in Brawl
King Dedede
The self-styled king of the amazingly peaceful Dream Land. He continually does things unbecoming a king, like stealing the kingdom's food supplies or all the stars from the sky. He's not all bad, though, and sometimes performs good deeds. While he and Kirby often battle, they've been known to compete good-naturedly at speed-eating contests and minigames.
Game Boy: Kirby's Dream Land
N64: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Stickers[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
King Dedede & Kirby Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards AttackSpecialsDirect+021Specials: Direct Attack +21 Kirby Meta Knight King Dedede Kirby (SSBB)Meta Knight (SSBB)King Dedede (SSBB)
King Dedede Kirby Super Star AttackLeg+028Foot (type) Attack +28 Kirby Meta Knight King Dedede Kirby (SSBB)Meta Knight (SSBB)King Dedede (SSBB)
King Dedede Kirby: Squeak Squad AttackThrowing+030Throwing (type) Attack +30 King Dedede (SSBB)
Brawl Sticker King Dedede & Kirby (Kirby 64).png
King Dedede & Kirby
(Kirby 64)
Brawl Sticker King Dedede (Kirby Super Star).png
King Dedede
(Kirby Super Star)
Brawl Sticker King Dedede (Kirby Squeak Squad).png
King Dedede
(Kirby Squeak Squad)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: King Dedede (SSB4)
King Dedede, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. 4.

King Dedede returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. He has a more cartoonish look than his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, reminiscent of his appearance in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, and gained a new Final Smash called Dedede Burst.

King Dedede has seen a large fall from his previous tier list spot for Brawl, now ranking 52nd out of 55 characters for SSB4. While still maintaining his high power and disjointed reach with his hammer, he lost his effective chain grab, a technique removed from SSB4. This removes what made him so effective in Brawl. His back aerial was also changed for the worse, no longer being as versatile as it once was. King Dedede also has a new side special: Gordo Throw. Since he now throws only Gordos, the new move has consistent power compared to the random nature of Waddle Dee Toss. However, this new attack can also be a hindrance for Dedede, as the Gordos are easily sent back to him by reflectors or any attack that does 2% or higher. The combination of his large size and slow mobility also makes him vulnerable to combos and camping.

Due to his flaws heavily outweighing his strengths, Dedede is regarded poorly in competitive play despite some notably high tournament results from players like Big D and Zaki.

Trophies[edit]

Main article: List of SSB4 trophies (Kirby series)
King Dedede's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
King Dedede's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
King Dedede
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his four jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his five jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
PAL Being a self-proclaimed king, Dedede clearly doesn't care too much about the whole "politics" thing. He's just a bit greedy. In this game, his weight and hefty hammer make him slow, but he can still jump four times in mid-air anyway, making it easy for him to get back to the stage. Fully charge his Jet Hammer for ultimate destruction.
Game Boy: Kirby's Dream Land (08/1992)
3DS: Kirby: Triple Deluxe (05/2014)
King Dedede (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
King Dedede (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
King Dedede (Alt.)
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede sends a Gordo bouncing with a hammer strike. It bounces off walls—or sometimes gets stuck in them. After a while it'll disappear. If an enemy hits one, it'll bounce back toward you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede sends a Gordo bouncing with a hammer strike. It bounces off walls—or sometimes gets stuck in them. After a while it'll disappear. If an enemy hits the Gordo, it'll bounce back toward you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
PAL For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede hits a Gordo with his hammer, sending it bouncing along the stage. It'll bounce off walls, or sometimes get stuck in them. Then, after a while, it'll disappear. If an enemy hits the Gordo with an attack, it'll fly back towards you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
Game Boy: Kirby's Dream Land (08/1992)
3DS: Kirby: Triple Deluxe (05/2014)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: King Dedede (SSBU)
King Dedede, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

King Dedede returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He once again features a new Final Smash called Dede-Rush, which features him launching an opponent into a steel cage, assuming his Masked Dedede persona, and then attacking any trapped opponents with a barrage of missiles and his Jet Hammer. Unlike Brawl and SSB4, he is an unlockable character instead of a starter character.

Spirits[edit]

Fighter spirit[edit]

  • 325. King Dedede

    325. King Dedede

Primary spirit[edit]

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
353
SSBU spirit Masked Dedede.png
 Masked Dedede
Attack
 ★★★ 2 2835 8550 1531 4617 1304 3933 No Effect Kirby Series

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese デデデ, Dedede —
UK English King Dedede —
France French (PAL) Roi DaDiDou King Dedede
Quebec French (NTSC) Roi Dadidou King Dedede
Germany German König Dedede (Super Smash Bros. Brawl onwards)
König Nickerchen (Super Smash Bros. Melee)		 King Dedede
King Nap
Spain Spanish Rey Dedede King Dedede
Italy Italian King Dedede —
China Chinese (Simplified) 帝帝帝大王, Dedede Great King Dedede
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 帝帝帝大王, Dedede Great King Dedede
South Korea Korean 디디디 대왕, Dedede Dedede the Great
Netherlands Dutch Koning Dedede King Dedede
Russia Russian Король Дидиди King Dedede
Portugal Portuguese Rei Dedede King Dedede

Trivia[edit]

  • King Dedede's name is pronounced in two ways: the English, Korean, Dutch, and Russian versions read his name as "Dee-Dee-Dee", while the Japanese, Spanish, German, and Italian versions read it as "Day-Day-Day".
    • Additionally, the announcer does not say King Dedede's title in Japanese; he is simply referred to as "Dedede".
    • King Dedede uniquely uses two different announcer voice clips in the Chinese versions of Ultimate depending on the setting; the simplified version uses the English "King Dedede" clip, while the traditional version uses the Japanese "Dedede" clip like the rest of the roster.
  • King Dedede is one of the two playable characters to appear in every game of the series who was not playable in every iteration, the other being Charizard.
    • When counting both versions of SSB4 as the same game, Ridley also shares this distinction.
  • In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, the Hammer ability received a new move called Hammer Twirl, which is directly inspired by King Dedede's down aerial from Brawl in which he twirls his hammer below himself. Ironically, King Dedede's down aerial was changed in SSB4, which was released after Return to Dream Land.
  • King Dedede is one of the four characters to have a different Final Smash across every entry since Final Smashes were introduced; the other three are Pit, Zero Suit Samus, and R.O.B.
  • Ever since his debut in Brawl, King Dedede has had the worst air speed of any fighter.
    • King Dedede is also the heaviest Brawl veteran as of Ultimate, though Snake was heavier than him in Brawl.
  • If King Dedede is present when playing on Dream Land, the sprite of King Dedede in the background will not appear.
    • However, in Smash 3DS's Training Mode, it is possible for both of them to appear at the same time.
  • King Dedede is the only confirmed cut fighter from Super Smash Bros. who was not added in Melee.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Nintendo Power Guide, page 21.
  2. ^ a b King Dedede - Play Nintendo.
  3. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html


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Enemies Bonkers · Bronto Burt · Gordo · Parasol Waddle Dee · Plasma Wisp · Shotzo · Tac · Waddle Dee · Waddle Doo
Other Gourmet Race · Whispy Woods
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits
Music Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate
Masterpieces Kirby's Dream Land · Kirby's Adventure · Kirby Super Star
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