Donkey Kong (Character)

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==Summary==
Donkey Kong, (often abbreviated as "DK", or rarely Donkey), is a major character in the Super Mario franchise and the main protagonist of the Donkey Kong franchise. He is a powerful and carefree Kong that lives in Donkey Kong Island. He likes to collect bananas and spend time with his friends, particularly his best friend and sidekick Diddy Kong. However, he has also been portrayed as an antagonist on multiple occasions, mainly in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series.
Though commonly known as Donkey Kong, he is actually the descendantDonkey Kong Country Instruction Booklet - Page 12 of the, now old, original Donkey Kong, and successor after he later retired after his numerous defeats at the hands of Mario.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: | , higher with more Power Stars
Name: Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong III, DK, King of the JungleDonkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze Wii U Manual - Page 7
Origin: Mario Bros
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Ape-like species named Kong, Leader of the Kong ClanDonkey Kong 64 Nintendo Power Official Strategy Guide - Page 6
Powers and Abilities: 
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Attack Potency: Island level (Sent the Moon flying with a punch.Donkey Kong Country: Returns - Final Boss Physically stronger than Mario and has foughtMario Vs. Donkey Kong - World 1: Mario Toy Company himMario vs. Donkey Kong Series several times.Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Boss Battle Easily buried Wario in the dirt with a double-handed swing and sent Luigi flying with a shoulder-checkMario Super Sluggers) | Large Star level, higher with more Power Stars
Speed: Massively FTL+ (Comparable to the likes of Mario), higher with Ultra Barrel DK (Special barrel rockets that allow Donkey Kong to fly at even faster speeds), higher with Ultra Barrel DK | Massively FTL+, higher with Ultra Barrel DK
Lifting Strength: Class P (Superior to Mario) | Class P, possibly Multi-Stellar
Striking Strength: Island level | Large Star level, higher with more Power Stars
Durability: Island level | Large Star level, higher with more Power Stars
Stamina: Superhuman (Can traverse through diverse climates and conditions with no signs of exhaustion.Donkey Kong Country Series Has zero issues swimming underwater and holding his breath while locked in combatDonkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze - Fugu Face-Off for prolonged periods of time. Can shrug off being electrocutedMario vs. Donkey Kong) | Superhuman
Range: Standard Melee Range normally, Extended Melee Range with Coconut Shooter and Elasticity, Tens of Meters with Sound Wave Attack | Standard Melee Range normally, Extended Melee Range with Coconut Shooter and Elasticity, Tens of Meters with Sound Wave Attack | Standard Melee Range normally, Extended Melee Range with Coconut Shooter and Elasticity, Tens of Meters with Sound Wave Attack. Interdimensional with certain abilities
Standard Equipment:
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*Optional Equipment: Super Mario Series Items.
Intelligence: At least Average normally, Gifted in combat. Despite being laid back, he can be surprisingly intelligent, as he is easily capable of replicating human skills such as professional athletics, utilizing a range of weapons and even has a grasp of morality. He's intelligent enough to pilot a battle mech.Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Plus Worlds Donkey Kong is also an exceptional combatant, being capable of besting the likes of the Evil Kings, all of which are expert fighters in their own right, and consistently defeat the likes of King K. Rool, a genius inventor and infamous pirate.
Weaknesses: None notable.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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Note: Not to be confused with Cranky Kong who is the Donkey Kong from the arcade game "Donkey Kong".
== Gallery ==
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Donkey_Kong_Country_OST_(Super_Nintendo)_-_Track_01-23_-_Theme
01_-_Donkey_Kong_Country_Returns_-_Donkey_Kong_Country_Returns_OST
Donkey_Kong_64_(N64)_-_DK_Rap_Introduction
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==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
Inconclusive:
==References==
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