Donkey Kong (SSBU)

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Donkey Kong in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Universe	Donkey Kong
Other playable appearances	in SSB in Melee in Brawl in SSB4
Availability	Starter
Final Smash	Jungle Rush

Donkey Kong (ドンキーコング, Donkey Kong) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was confirmed on June 12th, 2018.

Changes from Super Smash Bros. 4

Aesthetics

• Like most of the returning roster, Donkey Kong has become much more expressive than in the previous games.
• Up taunt has an altered animation.

Ground Moves

• Forward smash has an altered animation.
• Cargo throw now involves Donkey Kong hauling the opponent over his shoulder.

Special Moves

• Donkey Kong now charges up Giant Punch with more circular arm motions. Additionally, his expression slowly getting angrier as he charges, and he has an altered pose upon using the punch.
• Donkey Kong now glints and strikes a pose upon ending a grounded Spinning Kong.
• Donkey Kong now has a new as of yet unnamed Final Smash that comprises of a single punch that, if successfully landed, leads to a series of rapid punches that traps and launches the opponent, based off his attacks in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.

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