Gordo
| Gordo | |
|---|---|
  Gordo arwork fromKirby: Triple Deluxe. | |
| Universe | Kirby |
| Debut | Kirby's Dream Land (1992) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Kirby Air Riders (2025) |
| Console/platform of origin | Game Boy |
| Article on Wikirby | Gordo |
Gordo (ゴルドー,Gordo) is a regular enemy in theKirby series.
Origin[edit]
Gordos debuted inKirby'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 asBlado exists, originating inKirby: Canvas Curse.
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Gordos can be thrown byKing Dedede'sside special move attack,Waddle Dee Toss, and also appear in hisFinal Smash, theWaddle Dee Army.
TheWaddle 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 verticalknockback, 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 ofpriority: 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 theSuper 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
| Name | Game | Effect | Fighter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordo | Kirby: Squeak Squad | AttackThrowing+005 Attack +5 | Kirby Meta Knight King Dedede   |
.png) Gordo (Kirby Squeak Squad) |
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
Gordos reappear inSuper Smash Bros. 4 as part ofKing Dedede's moveset, being the only enemy thrown by his newGordo Throw.
InSmash Run[edit]
Gordos also appear as invincible hazards. They either remain stationary or move in a set path, and can also damage enemies. They can even bypass players' shields and counters. Three Gordos appear in the normal variation of theTarget Smash! challenge while two Gordos appear alongside other enemies in a hard variation of theSurvive! challenge.
Trophy[edit]
The Gordo trophy is exclusive toSuper 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.
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Gordos appear once more inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate inKing Dedede's moveset, still thrown by hisGordo Throw. They can now also beinhaled by characters likeKirby and Dedede himself.
Spirit[edit]
Gordo also appears as an Advanced-classprimary spirit.
Gordo's Spirit Battle uses an army ofClearKing Dedede puppet fighters and is fought on theGreen 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[edit]
| 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[edit]
- Despite what theBrawl trophy description says, Gordos are able to move.
- TheSubspace Army enemyJyk 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.
