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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, a giant gorilla depicted with yellowish fur, whose pixelated form appears as the stage hazard.
*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 Peach ally's red costume is based on [[Pauline|Lady]], the damsel-in-distress of ''Donkey Kong'', who is depicted as a blonde woman wearing a red dress.
*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 Barrel item references the barrels thrown by the original Donkey Kong down the tilted structures of {{iw|supermariowiki|25m}}, the first stage of the titular arcade game.
*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 first battle condition references the main gameplay of ''Donkey Kong'', where the game's playable character, Jumpman, must rescue Lady from the titular antagonist.
*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 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 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 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 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.
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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., a gorilla whose pixelated form appears as a smaller yellow gorilla.  
*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 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 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 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 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 first battle condition references Mario's antagonistic role in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', who tries to prevent the titular character from rescuing Donkey Kong from 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 rescues Donkey Kong from Mario's captivity and carries him off-screen.
*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.
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*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 Strong Throw ability further references the ending of ''Donkey Kong Jr''. where the titular character carries his rescued father off-screen.
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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 Donkey Kong who features a large white beard.
*The white Donkey Kong represents Cranky Kong, the elderly grandfather of the current Donkey Kong who features a large white beard.
*The stage features {{s|supermariowiki|Cranky's Cabin}}, the home of Cranky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country'', whose silhouette appears in the window in the background.
*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 music track is based on the opening of ''Donkey Kong'', which Cranky Kong plays during the opening of ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*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 Slumber Floor hazard references how Cranky Kong displays the stereotypical traits of elderly characters, including one trait where he constantly demands sleep.
*The Slumber Floor hazard references how Cranky Kong displays the stereotypical traits of elderly characters, including one particular trait where he demands sleep.
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*This spirit's Speed ↓ ability references how Cranky Kong is an elderly Kong, who is often depicted walking slowly in his old age.
*This spirit's Speed ↓ ability references how Cranky Kong is an elderly Kong, who is often depicted walking slowly in his old age.
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*The Banana items represent the {{s|mariowiki|Banana}}s and the banana-themed items featured in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*The Banana items represent the {{s|mariowiki|Banana}}s and the banana-themed items featured in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
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*This spirit's Critical-Health Stats ↑ ability references the {{s|mariowiki|Star Barrel}}, a checkpoint featured in {{iw|mariowiki|Candy's Save Point}}, which returns the Kongs to that location if they lose a life.
*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.
*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''.
*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''.
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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 who wears a blue suit.
*The red Donkey Kong represents Swanky Kong, a Kong who resembles a red-furred version of Donkey Kong wearing a blue suit.
*The Beastball item represent the baseballs used in Swanky Kong's booth, {{s|supermariowiki|Swanky's Sideshow}} in ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble!''
*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 battle condition references the competitive minigames of Swanky's Sideshow, in which the player must use the baseballs to win against Cranky Kong.
*The battle condition references the competitive minigames of Swanky's Sideshow, in which the player must use the baseballs to win against Cranky Kong.
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----'''Other trivia:'''
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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 represents Wrinkly Kong, the deceased member of the Kongs who appears as a white ghost.
*The white Clear Donkey Kong and the stage represent Wrinkly Kong, the deceased member of the Kongs who appears as a white ghost.
*The battle conditions reference how Wrinkly Kong passes away after ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', but returns as a floating 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''.
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*This spirit's Trade-Off Defense ↑ ability further references how Wrinkly Kong passes away after ''Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', but returns as a ghost.
*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''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Swinger Flinger}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Swinger Flinger}}
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*The pink Isabelle represents Dixie Kong, a female Kong who features blonde hair and wears a pink dress.
*The pink Isabelle represents Dixie Kong, a female Kong who features styled blonde hair and wears a 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.
*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.
*The Banana Peel item represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
*The Banana Peel item represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
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*The blue Diddy Kong represents Lanky Kong, an orangutan Kong who wears a yellow shirt and blue overalls.
*The blue Diddy Kong represents Lanky Kong, an orangutan Kong who wears a yellow shirt and blue 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 is based on the opening theme song of ''Donkey Kong 64'', which first features Lanky Kong as a playable character.
*The Banana Peel item represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
*The Banana items represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
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*The blue Corrin's favored dash attacks represent Enguarde, a blue swordfish who can dash into his enemies with his sword-tipped bill.
*The blue Corrin's favored dash attacks represent Enguarde, a blue swordfish who can dash into his enemies with his sword-tipped bill.
*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 represents {{s|mariowiki|Coral Capers}}, the first underwater level in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which is located off the shores of Kongo Jungle.
*The Buoyancy Reduced rule references Enguarde's ability to swim, which allows the player to easily navigate through the underwater levels in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.
*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.
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*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.
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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 and the first battle condition represent Winky, a green amphibian character who can perform high jumps.
*The green Greninja represents Winky, a green amphibian character who can move by hopping.
*The first battle condition references Winky's ability to defeat most enemies by jumping on them.
*The battle conditions references Winky's ability to perform high jumps and defeat most enemies by jumping on them.
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*This spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability further references Winky's ability to defeat most enemies by jumping on them.
*This spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability further references Winky's ability to defeat most enemies by jumping on them.
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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.
*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 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 represent Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which first features the Kritter as an enemy.
*The Defense ↑ rule references {{s|mariowiki|Krusha}}, a blue Kremling enemy who looks similar to Kritter and can only be defeated with stronger attacks.
*The Defense ↑ rule references {{s|mariowiki|Krusha}}, a blue Kremling enemy who looks similar to Kritter and can only be defeated with stronger attacks.
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*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 tiny blue Kremling enemy who appears multiple times on-screen and 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 represents Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which first features the Klaptrap as an enemy.
*The music track is based on the theme song of the level in'' Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', which features the {{s|mariowiki|Klampon}} variation of the Klaptrap as an enemy.
*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.
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*This spirit's Weight ↓ ability references how the Klaptraps are small, lightweight enemies.
*This spirit's Weight ↓ ability references how the Klaptraps are small enemies, which is commonly associated with being lightwiehgt.
*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 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.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Crocodile Cacophony}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Crocodile Cacophony}}
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*The brown King K. Rool represents his pirate alter-ego, Kaptain K. Rool, who dresses as a pirate captain with a brown jacket.
*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 stage and music track represent {{s|mariowiki|The Flying Krock}}, a flying crocodile-shaped airship which features Kaptain K. Rool's boss battle in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.
*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 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 Kaptain K. Rool's ability to turn himself invisible multiple times during the final phase of his first boss battle.
*King K. Rool's [[Blunderbuss]] references Kaptain K. Rool's usage of his main weapon, the blunderbuss, which allows him to shoot {{iw|mariowiki|Kannonball}}s and vacuum up the Kongs.
*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.
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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 multiple color schemes.
*The Diddy Kong Team's costumes represents the Tiki Tak Tribe, a tribe of sentient instruments who feature different appearances and 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 stage and music track represent Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', which first features the Tiki Tak Tribe as enemies.
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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 uses rocket-powered bongos to fly.
*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 Team's four fighters reference the four-player multiplayer mode of ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'', which features Kip as a playable 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.
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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 uses rocket-powered bongos to fly.
*Wendy O. Koopa starting off with a Rocket Belt represents Kalypso, a glamorous female Kremling who is depicted using rocket-powered bongos to fly.
*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 Wendy Team's four fighters reference the four-player multiplayer mode of ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'', which features Kalypso as a playable character.
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*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, an evil kong who wears a purple ''karategi'' and uses powerful physical attacks.
*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 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 High Gravity hazard and the Hard to Launch rule reference the boss battles against the [[mariowiki:Kong (boss group)|evil Kongs]] in ''Jungle Beat'', which feature an on-ground battle gameplay mechanic.
*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 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 stamina battle condition references the battle system in ''Jungle Beat'' where each character will feature an HP meter that gauges their health during battle.
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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 Kong represents Ninja Kong, an evil black-furred Kong who uses powerful physical attacks.
*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 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 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.
*Donkey Kong's favored [[Headbutt]] and the battle conditions reference Ninja Kong's usage of powerful physical attacks, which can 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.
*Kiddy is the only member of the Kong Family who doesn't have his own Spirit.


Latest revision as of 12:52, August 21, 2024

The following is the list of the spirits from the Donkey Kong series in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Primary Spirits[edit]

No. Image Name Type Class Slot Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Origin Game Acquisition
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SSBU spirit Donkey Kong & Lady.png
 Donkey Kong & Lady
Grab
 ★★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 4,047 10,119 2,386 5,967 1,432 3,580 Strong Throw Donkey Kong •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
138
SSBU spirit Donkey Kong Jr..png
 Donkey Kong Jr.
Grab
 ★★★ ⬡ 2,696 8,132 1,374 4,143 1,170 3,529 Strong Throw Donkey Kong Jr.
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Jr. Math) 		•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
139
SSBU spirit Stanley.png
 Stanley
Shield
 ★★ ⬡⬡ 1,624 6,519 763 3,064 861 3,455 No Effect Donkey Kong 3 •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
140
SSBU spirit Cranky Kong.png
 Cranky Kong
Attack
 ★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 2,918 8,798 1,378 4,155 1,324 3,992 Speed ↓ Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Country Returns) 		•Summon with cores from Cyrus & Reese and Wrinkly Kong
•Battle via World of Light (DK Island)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
145
SSBU spirit Dixie Kong.png
 Dixie Kong
Grab
 ★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 2,526 7,600 1,288 3,876 1,238 3,724 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze) 		•Summon with cores from Tiny Kong and Candy Kong
•Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
146
SSBU spirit Dixie Kong & Kiddy Kong.png
 Dixie Kong & Kiddy Kong
Grab
 ★★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 4,465 11,167 2,212 5,531 2,001 5,004 Thrown Items ↑ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! •Enhance the Dixie Kong spirit
147
SSBU spirit Lanky Kong.png
 Lanky Kong
Grab
 ★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 1,505 6,023 775 3,102 730 2,921 No Effect Donkey Kong 64 •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
149
SSBU spirit Chunky Kong.png
 Chunky Kong
Attack
 ★★ ⬡⬡ 1,707 6,851 939 3,768 768 3,083 No Effect Donkey Kong 64 •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
150
SSBU spirit Rambi.png
 Rambi
Attack
 ★★★ ⬡ 2,662 8,026 1,024 3,087 1,536 4,631 Speed ↑ Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Country Returns) 		•Battle via World of Light (Forest Hill)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
151
SSBU spirit Enguarde.png
 Enguarde
Attack
 ★★ ⬡ 2,018 8,078 1,076 4,306 828 3,315 Electric Weakness Donkey Kong Country •Battle via World of Light (DK Island)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
159
SSBU spirit Kritter.png
 Kritter
Grab
 ★ ⬡ 956 4,782 631 3,156 325 1,626 No Effect Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Barrel Blast) 		•Battle via World of Light (DK Island)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
160
SSBU spirit Zinger.png
 Zinger
Shield
 ★ 1,208 6,041 767 3,836 441 2,205 No Effect Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: DK: Jungle Climber) 		•Battle via World of Light (DK Island)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
161
SSBU spirit Klaptrap.png
 Klaptrap
Attack
 ★★ 1,926 7,742 1,176 4,728 676 2,717 Weight ↓ Donkey Kong Country •Complete Challenge (Classic Mode): As King K. Rool, reach the goal in Bonus Game within 45 seconds.
•Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
162
SSBU spirit Kaptain K. Rool.png
 Kaptain K. Rool
Attack
 ★★★★ ⬡⬡ 4,232 10,583 2,243 5,609 1,989 4,974 No Effect Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest •Battle via World of Light (The Final Battle - Dark)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 15,000G
163
SSBU spirit Baron K. Roolenstein.png
 Baron K. Roolenstein
Shield
 ★★★ ⬡⬡⬡ 2,933 8,826 1,584 4,766 1,349 4,060 No Effect Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! •Summon with cores from Dr. Crygor, Kritter, and The Creature & Flea Man
165
SSBU spirit Tiki Tak Tribe.png
 Tiki Tak Tribe
Neutral
 ★ ⬡⬡⬡ 990 4,952 314 1,571 638 3,191 Fire Weakness Donkey Kong Country Returns •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
166
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 Lord Fredrik
Grab
 ★ ⬡ 959 4,801 516 2,582 389 1,948 Weight ↑ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
167
SSBU spirit Kip.png
 Kip
Shield
 ★ ⬡ 858 4,300 409 2,049 401 2,008 Jump ↑ Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast North America
Donkey Kong: Jet Race PAL 		•Purchase at Funky Kong's Shack for 500SP
•Battle via Spirit Board
170
SSBU spirit Karate Kong.png
 Karate Kong
Attack
 ★★★ ⬡ 2,643 7,970 1,385 4,177 1,157 3,487 Fist Attack ↑ Donkey Kong Jungle Beat •Purchase at Anna's Emporium for 4000SP
•Battle via Spirit Board
171
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 Ninja Kong
Shield
 ★ ⬡ 1,052 5,265 631 3,159 421 2,106 No Effect Donkey Kong Jungle Beat •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G

Support Spirits[edit]

No. Image Name Class Cost Ability Origin Game Acquisition
142
SSBU spirit Candy Kong.png
 Candy Kong ★★ ⬢ Critical-Health Stats ↑ Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: DK: Jungle Climber) 		•Battle via World of Light (DK Island)
•Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
143
SSBU spirit Swanky Kong.png
 Swanky Kong ★ ⬢ Banana Gun Equipped Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
144
SSBU spirit Wrinkly Kong.png
 Wrinkly Kong ★★ ⬢ Trade-Off Defense ↑ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
(Artwork: DK: Jungle Climber) 		•Treasure Chest in World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
148
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 Tiny Kong ★★★ ⬢ Easier Dodging Donkey Kong 64 •Battle via World of Light (Sacred Land)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G
152
SSBU spirit Squawks.png
 Squawks ★★ ⬢⬢ Fog Immunity Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Country Returns) 		•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
153
SSBU spirit Expresso.png
 Expresso ★ ⬢ Trade-Off Speed ↑ Donkey Kong Country •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
154
SSBU spirit Winky.png
 Winky ★ ⬢ Foot Attack ↑ Donkey Kong Country •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
155
SSBU spirit Squitter.png
 Squitter ★★ ⬢⬢ Sticky-Floor Immunity Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
156
SSBU spirit Rattly.png
 Rattly ★★ ⬢ Jump ↑ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest •Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
157
SSBU spirit Ellie.png
 Ellie ★ ⬢ Water & Ice Attack ↑ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
158
SSBU spirit Professor Chops.png
 Professor Chops ★ ⬢ Stamina ↑ Donkey Kong Country Returns •Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
164
SSBU spirit Blast-o-Matic.png
 Blast-o-Matic ★★★★ ⬢ Giant Killer Donkey Kong 64
(Artwork: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) 		•Purchase at Sheldon's Place for 10,000SP
168
SSBU spirit Kalypso.png
 Kalypso ★ ⬢ Rocket Belt Equipped Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast North America
Donkey Kong: Jet Race PAL 		•Battle via World of Light (The Light Realm)
•Battle via Spirit Board
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
169
SSBU spirit Donkey Kong & Bongos.png
 Donkey Kong & Bongos ★★ ⬢ Perfect-Shield Reflect Donkey Konga •Purchase at Timmy and Tommy's for 1000SP

Master Spirit[edit]

No. Image Name Facility Origin Game Acquisition Music
141
SSBU spirit Funky Kong.png
 Funky Kong Shopping (Funky Kong's Shack) Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze) 		•Battle via World of Light (DK Island) Funky's Fugue

Fighter Spirits[edit]

No. Image Alternate Artwork Name Origin Game Acquisition
134
SSBU spirit Donkey Kong.png
Donkey Kong SSBU.png
 Donkey Kong Donkey Kong
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze) 		•Complete Classic Mode with Donkey Kong
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G
135
SSBU spirit Diddy Kong.png
Diddy Kong SSBU.png
 Diddy Kong Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze) 		•Complete Classic Mode with Diddy Kong
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking Diddy Kong)
136
SSBU spirit King K. Rool.png
King K. Rool SSBU.png
 King K. Rool Donkey Kong Country
(Artwork: DK: Jungle Climber) 		•Complete Classic Mode with King K. Rool
•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after unlocking King K. Rool)

Spirit Battles[edit]

Spirit Battle parameters Inspiration
No. Image Name Enemy Fighter(s) Type Power Stage Rules Conditions Music
137
SSBU spirit Donkey Kong & Lady.png
 Donkey Kong & Lady •Giant Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU) (250 HP)
•Ally: Peach Peach (SSBU) (120 HP)
Grab
 13,500 75m •Item Tidal Wave •You lose if your CPU ally is KO'd
•The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch
•Timed stamina battle (1:30) 		Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley 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 Peach ally's red costume is based on the 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 Barrel item references the barrels that the original Donkey Kong throws down the tilted structures of 25m, the first stage of the titular arcade game.
  • 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 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 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.
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.
138
SSBU spirit Donkey Kong Jr..png
 Donkey Kong Jr. •Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
•Giant Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Grab
 9,000 Kongo Jungle (hazards off) N/A •Defeat the main fighter to win
•The enemy's throws have increased power
•Reinforcements will appear during the battle 		Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley 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 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 represents Vine Scene, the first stage in Donkey Kong Jr., which takes place in a jungle level with treetops and flat platforms.
  • 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:
  • This spirit's Strong Throw ability further references the ending of Donkey Kong Jr. where the titular character 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.
139
SSBU spirit Stanley.png
 Stanley •Villager Villager (SSBU)
Shield
 3,700 75m N/A •The enemy starts the battle with a Gust Bellows Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley
  • The cyan Villager represents Stanley, the short human protagonist of Donkey Kong 3, who is depicted wearing a blue 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 Villager starting off with a Gust Bellows references the spray gun used by Stanley, which can blast puffs of air to push the original Donkey Kong off-screen.
140
SSBU spirit Cranky Kong.png
 Cranky Kong •Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Attack
 9,700 Jungle Japes •Hazard: Slumber Floor •The floor is sleep-inducing Opening - Donkey Kong 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 stage features Cranky's Cabin, the home of Cranky Kong featured throughout Donkey Kong Country, whose silhouette appears in the window in the background.
  • 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 Slumber Floor hazard references how Cranky Kong displays the stereotypical traits of elderly characters, including one particular trait where he demands sleep.
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, 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 Kongo Jungle map in Donkey Kong Country.
141
SSBU spirit Funky Kong.png
 Funky Kong •Captain Falcon Captain Falcon (SSBU)
•Diddy Kong Diddy Kong (SSBU)
•Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Neutral
 9,000 Kongo Jungle •Item: Bullet Bill •The enemy is easily distracted by items Funky's Fugue Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The blue Captain Falcon represents Funky Kong, a muscular Kong who wears sunglasses, blue jeans, and pilots his 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 music track is based on the theme song of Funky's Flights, an air travel service booth operated 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.
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.
142
SSBU spirit Candy Kong.png
 Candy Kong •Bayonetta Bayonetta (SSBU)
Shield
 3,800 Kongo Falls •Item: Bananas •The enemy starts the battle with a Banana Gun
•The enemy has increased move speed 		Mangrove Cove Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The pink Bayonetta represents Candy Kong, a female Kong who wears a pink shirt and features a flirtatious personality.
  • The Banana items represent the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in the Donkey Kong Country series.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Critical-Health Stats ↑ ability references the Star Barrel, a checkpoint used in Candy Kong's booth, Candy's Save Point, which returns the Kongs to that location if they lose a life.
  • 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.
143
SSBU spirit Swanky Kong.png
 Swanky Kong •Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Attack
 1,700 Kongo Jungle •Item: Beastball •The enemy is easily distracted by items Funky's Fugue 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 Beastball item references the baseballs used in Swanky Kong's booth, Swanky's Sideshow in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble!
  • The battle condition references the competitive minigames of Swanky's Sideshow, in which the player must use the baseballs to win against Cranky Kong.
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.
144
SSBU spirit Wrinkly Kong.png
 Wrinkly Kong •Clear Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Shield
 3,500 Luigi's Mansion •Hazard: High Gravity
•Hazard: Low Gravity 		•Your jumping power decreases when the enemy's at high damage
•The enemy is less affected by gravity
•The enemy starts with damage but is more powerful 		The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix) 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 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.
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.
145
SSBU spirit Dixie Kong.png
 Dixie Kong •Isabelle Isabelle (SSBU)
•Diddy Kong Diddy Kong (SSBU)
Grab
 9,100 Jungle Japes •Item: Banana Peel •The enemy is easily distracted by items
•The enemy starts with a Super Leaf 		Swinger Flinger
  • The pink Isabelle represents Dixie Kong, a female Kong who features styled blonde hair and wears a 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.
  • The Banana Peel item represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in the Donkey Kong Country series.
  • Isabelle starts off with a Super Leaf, referencing Dixie Kong's signature move, Helicopter Whirl, which allows her to glide in midair and slowly fall.
147
SSBU spirit Lanky Kong.png
 Lanky Kong •Diddy Kong Team Diddy Kong (SSBU)×6
Grab
 3,900 Kongo Falls •Item: Bananas •The enemy is easily distracted by items
•Defeat an army of fighters 		DK Rap
  • The blue Diddy Kong represents Lanky Kong, an orangutan Kong who wears a yellow shirt and blue 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 Banana items represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in Donkey Kong 64.
148
SSBU spirit Tiny Kong.png
 Tiny Kong •Diddy Kong Diddy Kong (SSBU)
Grab
 9,500 Jungle Japes •Tiny
•Hazard: Low Gravity
•Hazard: Heavy Wind 		•Dangerously high winds are in effect
•Timed battle (1:00)
•Gravity is reduced 		DK Rap Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The blue Diddy Kong represents his younger sister, Tiny Kong, who first appears wearing blue overalls in Donkey Kong 64.
  • The music track is based on the opening theme song of Donkey Kong 64, which first features Tiny Kong as a playable character.
  • The Heavy Wind and Low Gravity hazards reference Tiny Kong's special ability, Pony Tail Twirl, which allows her to glide in midair and slowly fall.
  • The Tiny rule references Tiny Kong's special ability, Mini-Monkey, which allows her to shrink down to tiny size by jumping into her corresponding Kong Barrel.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Easier Dodging ability references how Tiny Kong can use her flying ability to easily dodge enemy attacks.
  • 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.
149
SSBU spirit Chunky Kong.png
 Chunky Kong •Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Attack
 3,800 Jungle Japes N/A •The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power DK Rap
  • The yellow Donkey Kong represents Chunky Kong, a large and burly Kong who wears a blue-and-yellow vest.
  • The music track is based on the opening theme song of Donkey Kong 64, which features Chunky Kong as a playable character.
  • The battle condition references Chunky Kong's special ability, Primate Punch, which allows him to perform a powerful punch attack to defeat stronger enemies.
150
SSBU spirit Rambi.png
 Rambi •Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Attack
 9,100 Kongo Falls (Ω form) N/A •The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you Jungle Level (Brawl) 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 stage and music track represent Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in Donkey Kong Country which first features Rambi as a playable character.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Speed ↑ ability further references Rambi's ability to charge and ram into his enemies with his horn.
  • In World of Light, the Rambi spirit is located in the Forest Hill map, an animal-themed dungeon in the Light Realm.
151
SSBU spirit Enguarde.png
 Enguarde •Corrin Corrin (SSBU)
Attack
 3,600 Great Bay •Buoyancy Reduced •You can't swim
•The enemy's dash attacks have increased power
•The enemy favors dash attacks 		Ice Cave Chant 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.
  • The stage represents Coral Capers, the first underwater level in Donkey Kong Country, which is located off the shores of Kongo Jungle.
  • 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.
Other trivia:
  • 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.
152
SSBU spirit Squawks.png
 Squawks •Duck Hunt Duck Hunt (SSBU)
Grab
 4,400 The Great Cave Offensive •Hazard: Fog •The stage is covered in fog
•Timed battle (1:30) 		Ice Cave Chant 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 stage and the Fog hazard represent Torchlight Trouble, a cave level in Donkey Kong Country where Squawks uses a lantern to help the Kongs navigate through the darkness.
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.
  • In World of Light, the Squawks spirit is located at the eastern volcano area in the Light Realm, referencing the volcanic Crocodile Cauldron world in Donkey Kong Country 2, which features the Squawks' Shaft level.
153
SSBU spirit Expresso.png
 Expresso •Falco Falco (SSBU)
Attack
 1,800 Green Hill Zone •Slippery Stage •The stage's platforms are very slippery
•The enemy has increased move speed
•The enemy falls slowly 		The Map Page / Bonus Level (Remix) 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 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.
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.
154
SSBU spirit Winky.png
 Winky •Greninja Greninja (SSBU)
Attack
 1,700 Mushroom Kingdom U N/A •The enemy deals damage when falling
•The enemy has increased jump power 		Jungle Level (Brawl) Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The green Greninja represents Winky, a green amphibian character who can move by hopping.
  • The battle conditions references Winky's ability to perform high jumps and defeat most enemies by jumping on them.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Foot Attack ↑ ability further references Winky's ability to defeat most enemies by jumping on them.
155
SSBU spirit Squitter.png
 Squitter •Diddy Kong Diddy Kong (SSBU)
Grab
 3,600 Jungle Japes •Move Speed ↓ •You have reduced move speed Ice Cave Chant Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The pink-and-orange Diddy Kong represents Squitter, a large, orange-haired spider who wears pink shoes on his feet.
  • The Move Speed ↓ rule references Squitter's ability to produce sticky webbing, which are known for trapping smaller bugs.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Sticky-Floor Immunity ability references Squitter's ability to move across his sticky webbing platforms.
156
SSBU spirit Rattly.png
 Rattly •Yoshi Yoshi (SSBU)
Grab
 3,400 Kongo Jungle N/A •The enemy loves to jump
•The enemy has increased jump power 		Snakey Chantey 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.
  • The music track is based on the theme song of the Rattle Battle level in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, which features Rattly as a playable character.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Jump ↑ ability further references Rattly's ability to move by jumping and performing high jumps.
157
SSBU spirit Ellie.png
 Ellie •Squirtle Team Squirtle (SSBU)×4
Shield
 2,100 Jungle Japes N/A •The enemy favors neutral specials Snakey Chantey 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.
  • The stage represents 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.
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.
  • 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.
158
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 Professor Chops •Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Grab
 1,700 Kongo Falls •Item: Banana Peel •The enemy can instantly escape from movement-disabling moves Jungle Hijinxs Spirit Battle trivia:
  • The white Donkey Kong represents Super Kong, the white version of Donkey Kong who is summoned by Professor Chops for the Super Guide.
  • The stage and music track represent Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in Donkey Kong Country Returns, which first features Professor Chops as the Tutorial Pig.
  • The Banana Peel item represents the Bananas and the banana-themed items featured in Donkey Kong Country Returns.
  • 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.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Stamina ↑ ability references Professor Chops' checkpoints, which provide the Kongs with an Extra Life Balloon if they lose a life after passing the checkpoint.
159
SSBU spirit Kritter.png
 Kritter •King K. Rool King K. Rool (SSBU)
Grab
 1,700 Kongo Jungle •Defense ↑ •The enemy has increased defense
•The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt 		Jungle Level (64) 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 stage and music track represent Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in Donkey Kong Country, which first features the Kritter as an enemy.
  • The Defense ↑ rule references Krusha, a blue Kremling enemy who looks similar to Kritter and can only be defeated with stronger attacks.
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.
160
SSBU spirit Zinger.png
 Zinger •Pikachu Pikachu (SSBU)
Shield
 1,800 The Great Cave Offensive (Ω form) •Item: Unira •The enemy's throwing-type items have increased power Stickerbush Symphony Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • 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.
  • The stage represents Reptile Rumble, the first cave stage in Donkey Kong Country, which features the Zinger as an enemy.
  • 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 Zinger as an enemy.
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.
161
SSBU spirit Klaptrap.png
 Klaptrap •Tiny King K. Rool King K. Rool (SSBU)
Attack
 4,000 Kongo Jungle •Assist Trophy Enemies (Klaptrap) •Hostile assist trophies will appear Stickerbush Symphony 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 stage represents Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in Donkey Kong Country, which first features the Klaptrap as an enemy.
  • 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 Klampon variation of the Klaptrap as an enemy.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Weight ↓ ability references how the Klaptraps are small enemies, which is commonly associated with being lightwiehgt.
  • 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.
162
SSBU spirit Kaptain K. Rool.png
 Kaptain K. Rool •King K. Rool King K. Rool (SSBU) (180 HP)
Attack
 13,500 Halberd •Invisibility •The enemy's neutral special has increased power
•Stamina battle
•The enemy is invisible after a little while 		Crocodile Cacophony
  • 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 stage and music track represent 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 Invisibility rule references Kaptain K. Rool's ability to turn himself invisible multiple times during the final phase of his first boss battle.
  • King K. Rool's Blunderbuss is based on the weapon used by Kaptain K. Rool, which allows him to shoot Kannonballs and vacuum up the Kongs.
165
SSBU spirit Tiki Tak Tribe.png
 Tiki Tak Tribe •Diddy Kong Team Diddy Kong (SSBU)Diddy Kong (SSBU)Diddy Kong (SSBU)Diddy Kong (SSBU)
Neutral
 1,700 Kongo Falls N/A •Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle Jungle Hijinxs 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 stage and music track represent Jungle Hijinxs, the first level in Donkey Kong Country Returns, which first features the Tiki Tak Tribe as enemies.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Fire Weakness ability references how the Tiki Tak Tribe is made of wood, which is susceptible to fire.
  • 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.
166
SSBU spirit Lord Fredrik.png
 Lord Fredrik •King K. Rool King K. Rool (SSBU)
Grab
 2,300 Summit (Battlefield form) •Hazard: Ice Floor •The floor is frozen Swinger Flinger 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 stage and the Ice Floor hazard represent Donkey Kong Island, which is transformed into a frozen wasteland by Lord Fredrik in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Lord Fredrik is a large-bellied character, which is often associated with being heavyweight.
167
SSBU spirit Kip.png
 Kip •Tiny Yoshi Team Yoshi (SSBU)×4
Shield
 1,800 Yoshi's Story N/A •The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber 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 Team's four fighters reference the four-player multiplayer mode of Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, which features Kip as a playable character.
Other trivia:
  • 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.
168
SSBU spirit Kalypso.png
 Kalypso •Wendy Team Bowser Jr. (SSBU)×4
Shield
 1,800 Kongo Falls N/A •The enemy starts the battle with a Rocket Belt
•The enemy has increased move speed 		Boss 2 - DK: Jungle Climber 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.
  • The Wendy Team's four fighters reference the four-player multiplayer mode of Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, which features Kalypso as a playable character.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Rocket Belt Equipped ability references how each character in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast uses rocket-powered bongos to fly.
  • In World of Light, the Kalypso spirit is located in the jungle area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage's setting.
170
SSBU spirit Karate Kong.png
 Karate Kong •Ryu Ryu (SSBU) (160 HP)
Attack
 9,500 Kongo Falls (Ω form) •Hard to Launch
•Hazard: High Gravity 		•The enemy's physical attacks have increased power
•Timed stamina battle (1:30)
•All fighters have reduced jump ability 		Battle for Storm Hill Spirit Battle inspiration:
  • The purple Ryu represents Karate Kong, an evil kong who wears a purple karategi and uses powerful physical attacks.
  • The stage represents the final stage of the Pineapple Kingdom in Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat where Donkey Kong battles Karate Kong on a log drifting on the river.
  • The rules and battle conditions reference the boss battles against the evil Kongs in Jungle Beat, which feature an on-ground battle gameplay mechanic.
  • 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.
Other trivia:
  • This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability references Karate Kong's usage of hand-to-hand combat in his boss battle.
171
SSBU spirit Ninja Kong.png
 Ninja Kong •Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Shield
 1,900 Distant Planet (Battlefield form) N/A •The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power
•The enemy favors side specials 		Battle for Storm Hill
  • 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 stage and music track represent the final stage of the Durian Kingdom in Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat where Donkey Kong battles Ninja Kong in a forest.

Series Order[edit]

Number Name Series
134 Donkey Kong Donkey Kong Series
135 Diddy Kong
136 King K. Rool
137 Donkey Kong & Lady
138 Donkey Kong Jr.
139 Stanley
140 Cranky Kong
141 Funky Kong
142 Candy Kong
143 Swanky Kong
144 Wrinkly Kong
145 Dixie Kong
146 Dixie Kong & Kiddy Kong
147 Lanky Kong
148 Tiny Kong
149 Chunky Kong
150 Rambi
151 Enguarde
152 Squawks
153 Expresso
154 Winky
155 Squitter
156 Rattly
157 Ellie
158 Professor Chops
159 Kritter
160 Zinger
161 Klaptrap
162 Kaptain K. Rool
163 Baron K. Roolenstein
164 Blast-o-Matic
165 Tiki Tak Tribe
166 Lord Fredrik
167 Kip Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast North America
Donkey Kong: Jet Race PAL
168 Kalypso
169 Donkey Kong & Bongos Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
170 Karate Kong
171 Ninja Kong

Trivia[edit]

  • Prior to the 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 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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Fighters Donkey Kong (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Diddy Kong (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · King K. Rool (SSBU)
Assist Trophy Klaptrap
Boss Giant Donkey Kong
Stages Kongo Jungle · Kongo Falls · Jungle Japes · Rumble Falls · 75m · Jungle Hijinxs
Items Hammer · Barrel Cannon · Peanut · Spring
Enemies Kritter · Tiki Buzz
Other Dixie Kong · DK Barrel · DK Island · Pauline · Zinger
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Music Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate
Masterpiece Donkey Kong
Related universe Mario
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