Gordo

Gordo
Gordo arwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Universe	Kirby
Debut	Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
Smash Bros. appearances	Brawl SSB4 Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024)
Console/platform of origin	Game Boy
Article on Wikirby	Gordo

Gordo (ゴルドー, Gordo) is a regular enemy in the Kirby series.

Origin

A Gordo as it appears in Kirby's Dream Land.

Gordos debuted in Kirby's Dream Land, and later reappeared in several games. They are completely invincible and act as hazards: some of them remain stationary, while others move in a line or remain adjacent to walls and floors. A variant known as Blado exists, originating in Kirby: Canvas Curse.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

King Dedede throwing a Gordo in Brawl.

Gordos can be thrown by King Dedede's side special move attack, Waddle Dee Toss, and also appear in his Final Smash, the Waddle Dee Army.

The Waddle Dee/Waddle Doo/Gordo appears when thrown at a ratio of 35:10:4, which means there is an 8.2% chance of a Gordo appearing. They have very powerful vertical knockback, by far the greatest of the three, and they are capable of reliably KOing any character under 100%, even under 75% if not stale from repeated Waddle Dee Tosses. Unlike King Dedede's other minions, a thrown Gordo can be reflected back at the user. A thrown Gordo will bounce once, then disappear the next time it touches the ground. The Gordo is also unique as it behaves like an aerial attack in terms of priority: as such, a Gordo can collide with opposing hitboxes but cannot be canceled out. If it does come into contact with a hitbox that's within or above the priority range of the Gordo, the Gordo is not canceled out and it will continue along its natural trajectory while going through the opposing character without harming them. The Gordo is the only projectile in the Super Smash Bros. series to have this characteristic. Gordos that appear in King Dedede's Final Smash go at very high speeds, similar to the Waddle Dees/Doos, but are still less common, only appearing 1/4 of the time.

Trophy

Gordo's trophy in Brawl

Gordo

A creature that sits in one place and doesn't even try to move. They won't even budge if Kirby tries to inhale them--they're the definitive obstacle. In addition, they're covered in spikes, so they damage whoever touches them. They're found stopped in groups, blocking narrow passageways, etc. Nothing's harder to get by than an encampment of Gordos.

: Kirby's Dream Land

: Kirby: Squeak Squad

: Kirby's Dream Land

: Kirby: Mouse Attack

Sticker

Name	Game	Effect	Fighter(s)
Gordo	Kirby: Squeak Squad	AttackThrowing+005 Attack +5	Kirby Meta Knight King Dedede

Gordo (Kirby Squeak Squad)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

A Gordo in Smash Run.

Gordos reappear in Super Smash Bros. 4 as part of King Dedede's moveset, being the only enemy thrown by his new Gordo Throw.

In Smash Run

Gordos also appear as invincible hazards. They either remain stationary or move in a set path, and can also damage enemies.

Trophy

The Gordo trophy is exclusive to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Gordo's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Gordo

These little guys from the Kirby series look like metal balls with eyes and eight sharp spikes. They can't be defeated, so don't waste your time. Instead, try pushing your enemies onto them! Watch for two different kinds: one moves along a set path, and the other stubbornly sits in place.

These little guys from the Kirby series look like metal balls with eyes and eight sharp spikes. They can't be defeated, so don't waste your time. Instead, try pushing your enemies onto them! Look for the two different types: the ones that follow a set route and the ones that refuse to move.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Gordos appear once more in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in King Dedede's moveset, still thrown by his Gordo Throw. They can now also be inhaled by characters like Kirby and Dedede himself.

Spirit

Gordo also appears as an Advanced-class primary spirit.

Gordo's Spirit Battle uses an army of Clear King Dedede puppet fighters and is fought on the Green Greens stage. During the battle, the invisible King Dedede fighters favor their side special, Gordo Throw, so that Gordos seem to appear from out of nowhere to attack.

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability	Series
365		Gordo		★★	0	1912	7652	573	2295	1339	5357	No Effect	Kirby Series

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	ゴルドー, Gordo
English	Gordo
French	Minérisson
German	Gordow
Spanish	Gordo
Italian	Bombospino
Chinese	黑刺球
Korean	도르고
Dutch	Gordo
Russian	Горда

Trivia

• Despite what the Brawl trophy description says, Gordos are able to move.
• The Subspace Army enemy Jyk is very similar to Gordo, as both are obstacles that are harmful to the players when touched, are indestructible, and are either still or move along a fixed path.