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Donkey Kong (SSBU)

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

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

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

Ground Moves

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

Special Moves

  • Change 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.
  • Change Donkey Kong now glints and strikes a pose upon ending a grounded Spinning Kong.
  • Change 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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