Ganondorf

> *This article is about Ganondorf's appearance in Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch. For other uses, see Ganondorf.*
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## Ganondorf

### Also Appears In

MeleeBrawl

Smash 4

Ultimate

## Character Statistics

### Has a Tether

No

**Ganondorf** (ガノンドルフ, *Ganondorufu*) is an unlockable newcomer in Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch. He was teased in the teaser picture that had various villains, Bowser, King Dedede, Dr. Eggman, and Ganondorf in silhouettes. He was later confirmed when it was known that all characters would be returning to the game.

Like other Zelda characters, Ganondorf has received major changes to his move-set, no longer being a Captain Falcon semi-clone (Which is now given to Phoenix) and being his own character, however he does have some attacks from his various iterations in the Smash series.

## How to Unlock

* Complete Adventure mode with all Links.
* Complete Chapter 9 in Story Mode.
* Play 520 matches.

## Attributes

Ganondorf is a tall heavyweight who boasts high power on his attacks, at the cost of below-average mobility. Ganondorf's biggest strength is his potent zoning game, thanks to his Neutral Special,Dead Man's Volley, and his Forward and Back Air, which are both great for spacing. He also has his Side Special, his Cape, which allows him to reflect projectiles. However, Ganondorf is proned to getting comboed thanks to his weight and fall speed, but Luckily, Ganondorf has the ability to float (Similar to Peach and Goku), which allows him to safetly escape from disadvantage. Ganondorf also sports a surprisingly strong grab game. His down throw have been reworked into the Flame Choke, allowing for more follow-ups, and his Up Throw is a very potent kill throw.

Ganondorf was given a brand new moveset that better reflect his original games, as opposed to being a semi-clone of Captain Falocn, making Ganondorf his own unique character.

## Moveset

### Air Attacks

 Forward Air
10% (base)
 Back Air
 Up Air
 Down Air

### Other Attacks

 100% Ledge Attack
 Floor Attack

### On-Screen Appearance

* Emerges from a liquid-like vortex of darkness.

### Taunts

* **Up taunt**: Floats in the air and then curls into a ball while spinning before opening up from his curled position and striking a pose while laughing.
* **Side taunt**: Punches his right hand into his open palm in a threatening pose and scoffs, with electricity emitting from his hands afterward. When the electricity is emitted, his cape will flow as if being blown by the wind.
* **Down taunt**: Crosses his arms, and does a long, evil laugh.

### Idle Poses

* Brings his hands together, then swings his right arm over his head.
* Crosses his arms and looks in the opposite direction while sporting a mocking smirk.

## Victory

### Theme

The opening music of Ganondorf's Theme, but remixed.

### Poses

* **Left:** Turns to his left, flips his cape, and pumps his fist, showing the back of it. Resembles the way Ganondorf beckons Link into his battle in *Ocarina of Time*.
* **Up:** Briefly levitates in the air before landing on the ground while punching his palm, then reels back and thrusts his hand towards the screen.
* **Right:** Flips his cape, crossing his arms, and laughs.