Ganondorf

Ganondorf (pronounced, Gan dorf) is the main antagonist of The Legend of Zelda series, and usually antagonizes Link and Zelda. He is the holder of the Triforce of Power and wishes to control the full Triforce, in order to conquer the entire Kingdom of Hyrule. Ganondorf's only connection to the Marioverse is the Super Smash Bros. Series. He is known as a ruthless, powerful and evil member of the Gerudo tribe, and will not hesitate to destroy, in order to get what he wants. Recently, in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Link finally did away with Ganondorf, slaying him on the spot. However, Ganondorf may still be alive, as he said that Link and Zelda will pay in the future.

Super Smash Bros. Series
Ganondorf's first Marioverse appearance was in Super Smash Bros. Melee, where he was an unlockable fighter. He was unlocked by beating Event Match 29: Triforce Gathering, and then beating Ganondorf in the next match. In both matches, the player uses Link. Ganondorf is a clone of Captain Falcon, and has all of his attacks, with the exception of his A Button attacks. However, Ganondorf's attacks are much slower than Falcon's, but they are much more powerful. Ganondorf is also slower, and heavier than Captain Falcon, but is more durable. Added up, Ganondorf's B Button attacks are easy to use (even easier, if your used to Captain Falcon), but his A Button moves act as a trouble maker. In Melee, he was voiced by Takashi Nagasako, who also voices Donkey Kong in most of the Mario games.

Super Smash Bros. Melee Special Moves

 * B - Warlock Punch
 * B → - Gerudo Dragon
 * B ↑ - Dark Dive
 * B ↑ - Wizard's Foot

Classic
''Said to be the sole man born to the Gerudo tribe in a hundred years, Ganondorf aspired to conquer the world. He plundered a piece of the sacred Triforce from the Temple of Time when Link pulled the Master Sword from its pedestal. With the Triforce of Power in Ganondorf's possession, Hyrule was plunged into darkness until Link and Zelda defeated the fiend.''

Adventure
''Since he's slow and can't jump very high, Ganondorf relies mainly on his immense physical strength to overwhelm his enemies. His great weight also makes him a difficult foe to send offscreen. Ganondorf's Warlock Punch is slow but absurdly powerful, and when he strikes with his Gerudo Dragon, enemies rise skyward enveloped in dark flames.''

All-Star
''Ganondorf's slow speed works against him in single combat, but in melees, his crazy power lets him earn his keep with innumerable KOs. Ganondorf can't strike quickly, but each blow he lands adds up. Ganondorf is at his quickest when he uses the Wizard's Foot, and his Dark Dive blasts foes in a burst of dark energy.''

Trivia

 * In the same way that Link acts as a much more braver Mario, and Zelda acts as a much more responsible Peach, Ganondorf plays the role of a much more evil Bowser. This is likely because The Legend of Zelda, and most of its characters, were made by Shigeru Miyamoto, who invented the Mario Bros. series. Oddly enough, Link does not have a Luigi-like character by his side.