Giant Donkey Kong
Giant Donkey Kong in the1P Game inSuper Smash Bros.
A boss in	SSB Melee Ultimate
Universe	Donkey Kong
Console of origin	Nintendo 64
Location	Kongo Jungle Jungle Japes

Giant Donkey Kong, also referred to asGiant DK, is a recurringminor boss in theSuper Smash Bros. series.

InSuper Smash Bros.[edit]

Giant DK first appeared as a non-playable character in Stage 6 ofSuper Smash Bros.'1P Game. Giant DK has a large amount ofknockback resistance, while his own attacks have increased knockback capable of KOing opponents more easily on top of having increased range due to his size, making him a formidable opponent; however, the player is given two regular-sizedAI partners to help out. On higherdifficulties, Giant DK behaves more similarly to a level 9 CPU while the player's partners are lower in level. It is possible to exploit Giant DK's AI, making him walk back and forth on the top platform, similar toMetal Mario along with his size making him a larger target to attacks. However, it is harder due to AI partners jumping into him or attacking him which will often interfere with his pattern.

Due to being considered as a character separate from regularDonkey Kong, Giant DK does not appear in adifferent color when a player- or AI-controlled regular DK fights him. While Giant DK has all of regular DK's color variations (including the Team Battle-exclusive green palette), they are only accessible through the debug menu.^[1]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article:Giant Donkey Kong (SSB)

It is possible to play as Giant DK using adebug menu code or GameShark. He is distinguished by having drastically increased attack range and being heavier than the regularDonkey Kong, notably with regards to his jab. He is, however, prone to beingchain grabbed, such as byCaptain Falcon orPikachu, and his grab doesn't reach directly in front of him. Despite being his own unique, separate character, he has the exact same head icon as the original.

InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

InMelee, Giant DK is essentially regularDonkey Kong with a permanentSuper Mushroom upgrade (and can thus be temporarily playable that way or played permanently using Action Replay's Auto-Mushroom cheat). Giant DK appears at the end of the Stage 2 ofAdventure Mode, after defeating two tiny Donkey Kongs. Giant DK is also very exploitable; by standing perfectly still or moving slightly towards the edge, depending on character, it is possible to bait him into using anf-air orn-air and falling into the water, resulting in a free win. This is much more likely on higher difficulties due to the more aggressive AI, and is a common speedrunning tactic for this stage. Additionally, inClassic Mode, like all giant characters, Giant DK has a chance of appearing on Stage 5 as a random giant opponent.

A giant DK appears controlled by the player in the Event MatchLord of the Jungle.

Additionally, the Event MatchGargantuans features an immensely large Donkey Kong (over twice as large as the normal Super Mushroom DK) as an opponent, while the player is a giantBowser, with a super tinyMario andPeach also present.

InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Giant DK returns inBrawl in a similar fashion as inMelee, as a regularDonkey Kong permanently equipped with aSuper Mushroom. Giant DK appears in fourevent matches: inEvent 9: The Monster Beneath the Earth, if the player can'tKO the twoDiddy Kongs in time, they must fight Giant DK; inEvent 22: Monkeys Unite, Giant DK appears as Diddy Kong's ally to defeatSheik andLucario; inEvent 27: Three-Beast Carnage, Giant DK returns withGiant Bowser and GiantCharizard, attackingNew Pork City; finally, inCo-Op Event 14: The Dark Guardians,Ganondorf andWolf must defeat Giant Charizard and Giant DK, again on New Pork City. If counting both events and co-op events inBrawl, the aforementioned events are Giant DK's only appearances inBrawl.

Unlike the other playable characters (along with theThe Legend of Zelda characters andDiddy Kong), Giant DK does not appear as an opponent inClassic Mode, making this the only game in which he does not appear in Classic Mode.

InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Giant DK is once again one of the possible random giant characters inClassic Mode. Giant DK can appear inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U in a giantSpecial Smash orSpecial Orders.

InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Giant DK appears as the boss ofJigglypuff'sSuper Smash Bros.-themedClassic Mode route, in reference to his original 1P Game role.

In spirit battles[edit]

Spirit				Battle parameters							Inspiration
No.	Image	Name	Series	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music	Character
79		Pauline	Super Mario Series	•Peach •Mario •GiantDonkey Kong		13,700	75m (hazards off)	•Jump Power ↓	•Defeat the main fighter to win •You have reduced jump power •Reinforcements will appear during the battle •The enemy tends to avoid conflict	Jump Up, Super Star!	Original Donkey Kong (currently known asCranky Kong)
117		Flies & Hand	Mario Paint Series	•GiantDonkey Kong •TinyDark Pit×4		4,000	Living Room	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Flies & Hand) •Item:Food	•Survive until the timer runs out (1:00) •Hostile assist trophies will appear	Mario Paint Medley	Hand
137		Donkey Kong & Lady	Donkey Kong Series	•GiantDonkey Kong (250 HP) •Ally:Peach (120 HP)		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 •Timedstamina battle (1:30)	Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley	Original Donkey Kong
138		Donkey Kong Jr.	Donkey Kong Series	•Donkey Kong •GiantDonkey Kong		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	Original Donkey Kong
1,101		Master Giant	Super Smash Bros. Series	•GiantDonkey Kong (160 HP)		9,900	Final Destination	•Bob-omb Festival	•Bob-ombs will rain from the sky after a little while •The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch •Stamina battle	Master Core
1,200		Sumo Brothers	Rhythm Heaven Series Rhythm Paradise Series	•GiantDonkey Kong		1,900	Arena Ferox (Ω form)	•Earthquake	•The enemy's physical attacks have increased power •Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage •The enemy loves to taunt	E. Honda Stage Type B

Origin[edit]

The closest analogue to Giant Donkey Kong in theDonkey Kong series is the final boss battle ofDonkey Kong for Game Boy, where the title character usedSuper Mushrooms to become much larger and foughtMario atop the Tower that comprised World 9. In this appearance, however, Giant Donkey Kong was significantly larger relative to Mario than his depiction inSmash.

Alternatively, Giant Donkey Kong's size may simply be a reference to one of Donkey Kong's inspirations,King Kong.

Gallery[edit]

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  Giant Donkey Kong being fought inSuper Smash Bros. by human playerMario andCPU alliesJigglypuff andKirby.

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  Giant Donkey Kong's appearance on theJungle Japes stage in theAdventure Mode ofSuper Smash Bros. Melee.

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  Giant Donkey Kong in Event 22: Monkeys Unite inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.

References[edit]

v • d • e Donkey Kong universe
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
Trophies,Stickers andSpirits	Trophies (SSBM ·SSBB ·SSB4) ·Stickers ·Spirits
Music	Brawl ·SSB4 ·Ultimate
Masterpiece	Donkey Kong
Related universe	Mario

• Bosses
• Donkey Kong universe
• Super Smash Bros. universe
• Unplayable characters