List of Donkey Kong profiles and statistics

This is a list of profiles and statistics for Donkey Kong.

Perfect Edition of the Great Mario Character Encyclopedia
「ドンキーコング 出身 サーカス 性格 暴れんぼう 登場ゲーム ドンキー、JR.、GBドンキー」 マリオとは一番古いおつきあい 「マリオとは、ファミコンが発売された当時からのつきあいだから、もう10年を超えるかな. あのころ、オレはサーカスにいて、マリオは調教 師だつたんだ. ある日、オレはサーカスの生活が嫌になつて、美女をさらつて、逃げだしたのよ. それがらなんだ、オレとマリオの追いかけつこが始まつたのは……」

Donkey Kong Place of origin: Circus Disposition: Rowdy Appears in: Donkey, Jr., GB Donkey Mario is my oldest friend "Mario and I have been known each other since the NES was first released, so it's been more than 10 years now. Back then, I was in the circus and Mario was my trainer. One day, I got fed up with the circus life and ran away with a beautiful lady. That's when the chase between me and Mario began..."

Donkey Kong Country

 * Instruction booklet bio: The king of swing, the thrilla gorilla, the prime primate; it's Donkey Kong! But this is not your father's Donkey Kong! Although he is a relative of the classic arcade character, Country's Donkey Kong is a totally new character, with a new look, new moves, and a new attitude.

Donkey Kong 64
He's the leader of the bunch, you know him well He's finally back to kick some tail His Coconut Gun can fire in spurts If he shoots ya, it's gonna hurt He's bigger, faster, and stronger too He's the first member of the DK crew!
 * DK Rap segment:


 * Instruction booklet bio from Professor Cranky Kong: "About time that lazy good-for-nothing went adventuring again. He's the leader of this mangy bunch and tells me he has learned a whole new bunch of "mean, reptile-stomping" moves. I doubt that they will be any better than his old ones, but we shall see, shan't we?

German Donkey Kong 64 website

 * Name: Donkey Kong
 * Occupation: Professional ape
 * Hobbies: Drumming the bongos Bodybuilding
 * Favorite dish: Coconut Souffle
 * Favorite movie: The Konginator 2
 * Greatest hero: Jean-Claude Van Kong

''Sometimes the apple falls far from the tree. Donkey's father, Cranky, was extraordinarily successful in his younger years as a video game wrongdoer. Since the end of his career he has been trying to make Donkey his successor. But he had no desire to kidnap innocent girls as an notorious fiend just to have them rescued by another hero. Donkey preferred to be the hero himself, and has long since made a name for himself in this respect. Proudly he wears the highest medal of the DK Islands that is awarded for exceptional service in the name of the Kong clan: the red necktie. Thanks to his muscular strength, Donkey is the most important defender when the Kremlings once again have nothing better to do than to steal the entire banana supply of the Kongs.''

DK: King of Swing

 * Instruction booklet bio: "The superstar of the Kong family needs no introduction. Donkey Kong clambers his way up level after level to win back the medals stolen by King K. Rool. In the Jungle Jam, his all-around athletic talents are sure to put him among the frontrunners."
 * Jump: 3
 * Attack: 3

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

 * Unlock method: Available by default.
 * Rival: Kritter
 * Boost: 3/5
 * Speed: 3/5
 * Agility: 3/5

Ultra Barrel DK

 * Unlock method: Win all 32 Candy's Challenges.
 * Rival: None
 * Boost: 5/5
 * Speed: 5/5
 * Agility: 5/5

Donkey Kong Country Returns

 * Website Bio: "The ground-pounding, banana-hoarding, rail-riding hero of Donkey Kong Island! With Diddy Kong by his side, nothing gets between this big barrel-buster and his bananas."

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

 * Speed: **
 * Weight: ****
 * Bio: "Adventurer, rapper and master driver. Is there anything Donkey Kong can't do? DK is heavy enough to avoid being pushed around, but he still has decent speed."

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

 * Partner: Diddy Kong
 * Class: Heavy
 * Personal Kart: DK Jumbo
 * Special Item: Giant Banana
 * Website Bio: "How fast is Donkey Kong? Just look at the size of his feet! When he stomps on the gas with his big, hairy ape-foot, it's go-go-go time!"
 * Manual Bio: "Straight from the jungle, DK uses his simian strength to scare rivals."

Mario Kart DS

 * Class: Heavyweight
 * Default Karts: Standard DK, Rambi Rider
 * Unlockable Kart: Wildlife


 * Site Stats
 * Acceleration: *
 * Top Speed: ***
 * Off-Road: *


 * Bios
 * Flag of USA.png / Manual: "DK overwhelms opponents with his jungle instincts. He drifts through corners like a madman ... or a mad-ape!"
 * Flag of Europe.png "When he's not making jungle music with his bongos, Donkey Kong likes nothing better than a day at the races. His speed and drift ability are his best features but DK's weight is what lets him down. But have you ever tried asking an ape to diet?"

Mario Kart Wii

 * Size: Large
 * Actual Bonuses
 * Weight: +3
 * Acceleration: +2
 * Handling: +2
 * Mini-Turbo: +3


 * Website Stats:
 * Flag of USA.png Speed: 1/5
 * Acceleration: 4/5
 * Handling: 1.5/5
 * Flag of Europe.png Acceleration: 1/3
 * Top Speed: 3/3
 * Off-Road: 1/3
 * Bios
 * Website Bios
 * Flag of USA.png "Kick the tires and light the fires! Pair DK with high-octane action."
 * Flag of Europe.png "The king of the slipstream, Donkey Kong knows how to navigate his way around a track littered with bananas."
 * Guide: "After too much partying, loving golf, tennis, and minigames, DK sought solace in the colder climes of his own summit, giving the cold shoulder to everybody!"
 * Trading Card: "Donkey Kong, sporting a red tie and an appetite for speed, is a really heavy Heavyweight. But rest assured—size doesn't slow him down. This ape wouldn't miss a chance to throw down on the tracks, especially on the oh-so-treacherous DK Summit!"

Mario Kart 7

 * Class: Cruiser
 * Stat Boosts
 * Speed: 3.75
 * Acceleration: 2.5
 * Weight: 3.75
 * Handling: 2.5
 * Off-Road: 3.75
 * Bios:
 * Websites:
 * Flag of USA.png "This big and burly primate is slow to accelerate in a kart race, but his top speed approaches hyper levels."
 * Flag of Europe.png "Donkey Kong is a driver with a wild side, and he's ready to smash his rivals off the track."
 * Guide: "Donkey Kong may not be able to match Bowser's weight and speed, but makes up for it with improved acceleration. If you're not ready to try a true heavyweight, consider giving Donkey Kong a spin."

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX

 * Weight Class: Heavy
 * Stats
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 * Acceleration: [[File:Gold star.png]][[File:Gold star.png]]
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Mario Kart 8

 * Weight Class: Heavy
 * Stats
 * Speed
 * Ground: 4.25
 * Water: 4.75
 * Air: 4.25
 * Anti-Gravity: 4.5
 * Acceleration: 2.25
 * Weight: 4.25
 * Handling
 * Ground: 2.75
 * Water: 2.75
 * Air: 2.5
 * Anti-Gravity: 3
 * Traction: 3.25
 * Mini-Turbo: 1.75


 * Bio: "The first member of the DK crew returns to the track after dealing with a pesky invasion of his home island by some cold-hearted northerners. Among the “light” Heavy racers, Donkey Kong isn’t the absolute fastest, but he’s not as slow to get up to speed, and is a little better in the corners."


 * Staff ghost times

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

 * 150cc staff ghost time


 * 200cc staff ghost time

Mario Power Tennis

 * Type: Power
 * Offensive Power Shot: Barrel Cannon Blast
 * Defensive Power Shot: Boomerang Banana Return

Bio: DK's every swing is a thing of heroic proportions as he relies on his simian strengh to blow the ball by his opponents.

Mario Tennis Open

 * Type: Power
 * Bio: Among all the Power-type players, Donkey Kong can move most quickly. With his dynamic shots, he can overwhelm his opponent.
 * Bio 2: This guy has more strength in his muscle-bound arms than a 12-gauge steam train. He's also the fastest of the Power players and has a huge range of shots.

Mario Tennis Aces

 * Type: Powerful
 * Trick Shots: Kong Roll (forward/backward), Ground Pound (side)
 * Special Shot: Barrel Cannon Chaos

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

 * Distance: 215 yards
 * Star Distance: 285 yards (+70)
 * Trajectory: Slice
 * Height: Low
 * Impact: 11
 * Star Impact: 5
 * Control: 6
 * Spin: 12
 * Bio quote: "Smacking the ball a mile is great. Now let me show you what I mean!"

Mario Golf: World Tour

 * Trajectory: Draw
 * Height: 4
 * Drive: 217 yards
 * Sweet-Spot: 5. 6
 * Control: 5.05
 * Star Drive: 283 yards (+66)
 * Star Sweet-Spot: 2.9
 * Star Control: 4.1
 * Challenge Mode Character Match course for star rank to be given: DK Jungle

Mario Golf: Super Rush

 * Type: Power
 * Power: 225 yd
 * 255 yd (Star)
 * 285 yd (Super Star)
 * Stamina: 12/15
 * Speed: 6/10
 * Control: 6/10
 * 5/10 (Star)
 * 4/10 (Super Star)
 * Spin: 2/10
 * 3/10 (Star)
 * 4/10 (Super Star)
 * Special Shot: Burly Strike
 * Special Dash: DK Dash

Mario Superstar Baseball

 * Team Captain: Yes
 * Player Type: Power
 * Star Swing: Banana Ball
 * Star Pitch: Banana Ball
 * Special Skill: Clamber, Laser Beam

Good Chemistry

 * Diddy Kong
 * Dixie Kong
 * Petey Piranha

Bad Chemistry

 * None

Stats

 * Batting: 8/10
 * Pitching: 7/10
 * Fielding: 4/10
 * Running: 4/10

Bio
"A gorilla known for raw power, DK lives a carefree jungle life... unless someone messes with his bananas, in which case he just loses it. His ancestor, the original Donkey Kong wore no necktie. His talents lead in beating on primate foes and kart-racing. Fear his Banana Ball!"


 * Star Missions
 * 1) Crack a long hit!
 * 2) Get 3 strikeouts!
 * 3) Hit a home run!
 * 4) Win MVP!
 * 5) Drive in runs vs Mario!
 * 6) Get a King Banana!
 * 7) Drive in a run with the Banana Ball swing!
 * 8) Belt 2 homers in one game!
 * 9) Get a runner out with the Laser Beam throw!
 * 10) Belt a homer with Diddy and Dixie Kong as runners!

Online Collectible Card Bio
"As king of the jungle and captain of the DK Wilds, Donkey Kong packs some serious punch at the plate. Pairing him up with his pals Diddy Kong and Funky Kong in the outfield makes for some hairy defense."

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

 * Baller Name: Dunky Monkey
 * Type: Powerful
 * Special Shot: Konga Dunk
 * Letter to Tap: M
 * Manual Bio: "With his spectacular dunks and powerful steals, Donkey Kong is a mighty player. Do not get in his way!"

Mario Strikers Charged

 * Type: Power
 * Super Ability: Thunder Wham!
 * Deke: Pounds his chest to hit opponents back.

Stats

 * Movement: 3
 * Shooting: 10
 * Passing: 3
 * Defense: 10

Mario Party 2

 * Bio (Party Mode): Loves Happenings! Thinks he can whip Bowser in a fight.
 * Bio (Minigame Mode): Power is his pride. Clears every game in top form!

Mario Party 3

 * Manual Bio: In tests of strength, DK is the top banana. He loves to use the Reverse Mushroom to send his opponents in the wrong direction.
 * Bio (Party Mode): Strongest of all, he likes the Reverse Mushroom!
 * Bio (Minigame Mode): This master of might heroically conquers all games!
 * Bio (Duel Mode): The most powerful of all, he charges into battle with Whomp!
 * Star Stamp: Strength
 * Challenger Quote: "I can out-power anyone!"
 * Duel Mode partner: Whomp

Mario Party 4

 * Bio (Party Mode): Donkey Kong!!! He's the strongest! He loves Mega Mushrooms.
 * Donkey Kong's Room:
 * Donkey Kong's Barrel: This is Donkey Kong's barrel. It seems to be empty right now. Poor DK...
 * How To Unlock: Defeat Toad in Story Mode with Donkey Kong
 * Donkey Kong's Tree: This is Donkey Kong's tree. He takes good care of it.
 * How To Unlock: Defeat Goomba in Story Mode with Donkey Kong
 * Donkey Kong's Stand: This is Donkey Kong's stand. It can hold up to five bananas.
 * How To Unlock: Defeat Shy Guy in Story Mode with Donkey Kong
 * Donkey Kong's Box: ''This is Donkey Kong's box. It contains Donkey Kong's treasures.
 * How To Unlock: Defeat Boo in Story Mode with Donkey Kong
 * Donkey Kong's Doll: This is a Donkey Kong doll. He's our hero from the jungle.
 * How To Unlock: Defeat Koopa in Story Mode with Donkey Kong
 * Bowser Object: This is Bowser's object. It's quite, um, eye-catching...but what is it?
 * How To Unlock: Defeat Bowser in Story Mode with Donkey Kong

Mario Party 5

 * Super Duel Mode:
 * Finals Name: The Beast Donkey Kong
 * Machine Name: Banana Bot
 * Machine Bio: "It's a one-shot, one-kill monster!"
 * Machine Engine: DK Engine
 * Machine Weapon: DK Gun
 * Machine Body Type: DK Body
 * Machine Tires: DK Tires

Mario Party 9

 * Jungle Major: A constellation named after the legendary lord of the jungle. He often wears neckties as a sign of his professional dedication to bananas.

Mario Party 10

 * Site Bio: He’s finally back to kick some tail! After a break on the sidelines, the swinging king of the jungle is rolling out the barrel as a playable character once again.

Super Mario Party

 * Website Bio: "Who has a fancy tie and two opposable thumbs? Donkey Kong, of course!"

Fortune Street

 * Bio: A soft-hearted, yet hard as nails hero of the jungle. Is he only here for the banana-selling fruit stalls?

Super Smash Bros.

 * Instruction Booklet Bio: "Mario's former enemy, this mighty ape is bestowed with tremendous power and overwhelming attacks."
 * Game Bio: Donkey Kong and Mario started out as arch-rivals, but they've patched things up in recent years. These days Donkey Kong spends his time searching the jungle for bananas instead of kidnapping beautiful maidens. In the past few years, other members of the Kong family have cashed in on DK's fame as well, including his favorite nephew, Diddy.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

 * Instruction Booklet bio: "An ape with overwhelming girth and power."

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

 * Website bio: "It’s Donkey Kong, ruler of the jungle. The original giant powerhouse makes a triumphant return! Looks like his giant punch is still the haymaker you remember. Don’t doubt his strength or you’ll end up with the ultimate headache!"
 * Instruction Booklet bio: "The large king of the jungle. He moves with surprising agility."

Snake's Codec

 * Snake: Otacon, there's a gorilla wearing a tie here. He's huge.
 * Otacon: That's Donkey Kong. As you can tell, he's got strength to spare. He may be king of the jungle, but he lives in a house just like you or me. And he seems pretty smart--well, for an ape, anyway. The Donkey Kong who fought that epic battle with Mario was this guy's grandfather.
 * Snake: That was a long time ago. What about this Donkey Kong? Does he get along with Mario?
 * Otacon: Nope, they're still at it. Seems like they're always competing in something--kart racing, sports, you name it.
 * Snake: A chip off the old block....

Trophies
Red indicates exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version. Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.

Palutena's Guidance

 * Pit: Looks like it's me versus DK.
 * Palutena: His arms are like tree trunks, so his attacks are incredibly powerful. Given his size, he also moves quite quickly. Combine that speed and power with his long reach, and you've got an opponent who's good at almost everything!
 * Pit: Yeah...except for dressing himself. That necktie really doesn't leave much to the imagination.
 * Palutena: True, but it is his signature look. It's probably best not to mention it.
 * Viridi: Yeah, you wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of one of his Giant Punches or smash attacks! When he attacks you, don't use your shield. Just get out of the way, and then counterattack.
 * Palutena: And watch where you come in for a landing!

Super Smash Blog bio
"His charged punch is one of the strongest attacks in the game! In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, his Final Smash has been updated from Konga Beat to a flurry of punches!"

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

 * Bio: "With both strength and agility, Donkey Kong, a truly powerful competitor, cannot wait to try his unique skills in the London Olympic Games."

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

 * Bio: "This swinging king of the jungle has tremendous strength and agility on his side, and he can't wait to show off his skills."

Flag Description (Wii U version)
Donkey Kong "Although this mild-mannered king of the jungle isn’t the brightest banana in the bunch, he boasts exceptional strength with which he hopes to dominate the Olympic Games. Since DK and his friends normally live in the jungle, these Olympic Games are perfect for his training regimen."

Miis' Dialogues (Wii U version)

 * Donkey Kong always wears the same red tie with his initials on it. I had no idea apes had such fashion sense! Still, a set of cufflinks might be nice...
 * Donkey Kong's favorite food is bananas, hands down. Despite being tasty, bananas are quite nutritious, which might explain why he's so big and strong. Maybe if you eat a whole lot of bananas, you could grow up to be as strong as DK himself!
 * Donkey Kong has an easygoing pal named Diddy Kong. They go on lots of adventures together, backing each other up in areas where one or the other excels.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

 * Website description: "King of the jungle and superstar of the Kong Family. He's so strong, it isn't funny. He'd do anything for a banana or ten."
 * Online manual: "The powerful Kong family superstar is here fresh from the jungle! His wild movements will batter opponents into submission."

Dr. Mario World

 * Dr. Mario World Twitter:
 * Blue: "It seems that new doctors will be making their appearance at 3 AM on Oct. 31 PT. Ah, I see that Dr. Donkey Kong is arriving this time around! It's a wonder that he can hear a thing through such a rustic stethoscope."
 * Yellow: "The Dr. Donkey Kong Pack is available for purchase for a limited time. His stage mode skill lands with a boom and then pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop! It eliminates nine objects. The pack comes with 260 diamonds too."

Who is your Mushroom Kingdom BFF?

 * This friendly member of the Kong family loves swinging from tree to tree, and he goes bananas for friends and family!

Kids section of Nintendo Co., Ltd. site
「ドンキーコング ジャングルの王者で、コングファミリーのスーパースター！ 大きな体で、すごい怪力の持ち主！巨大なタルもかるがると投げとばすし、地面をたたいて大きくゆらすことだってできちゃう！ でも、ふだんはやさしくて、ちょっとボンヤリしてるかも？ 相棒のディディーコングや、おじいちゃんのクランキーコング、ほかの仲間たちとも協力して、ジャングルの平和をみだす悪をこらしめているよ. バナナが大大大好物！！家にはいつもたくさんのバナナが置いてあるよ. 取ろうとすると、すごく怒るから気をつけて！」

Donkey Kong The king of the jungle, and the Kong family's superstar! ''He possesses a large body and extraordinary strength! He can also easily hurl massive barrels, and can smash the ground, causing huge tremors as a result!'' But, he's usually easy-going, though maybe a bit absentminded. By working together with his partner Diddy Kong, his grandpa Cranky Kong, and other similar friends, they punish anyone who disturbs the peace of the jungle. ''Bananas are DK's greatest, most favourite food ever! He keeps lots of Bananas in his house all the time. If you try to take them, watch out, because he'll get awfully angry!''

amiibo

 * This king of the jungle is superstrong, a little scatterbrained, and absolutely nuts about bananas. His adventures usually start with people stealing his hoard of them. As his physique suggests, this Kong is a powerhouse, but he's got speed to match too! His famous red necktie is adorned with his initials, DK.

Mario Portal
「ジャングルの王者で、コングファミリーのスーパースター. 巨大なタルをかるがると投げ飛ばし、地面をたたけば大きな揺れを起こすことができるほどの怪力の持ち主です. バナナが大好物で、家にはいつもたくさんのバナナがおいてあります. 」

The king of the jungle, and superstar of the Kong family. He has superhuman strength, to such a degree that he can easily fling huge barrels, and create strong tremors by slapping the ground. Bananas are his favorite food, and there are always a lot of them at his house.

The official home of Super Mario
The king of the jungle whose trademark is his red necktie, which bears his initials.

Donkey Kong can hurl giant barrels with the greatest of ease, and is so powerful the ground shakes when he pounds on the ground.

He loves bananas and always keeps a large stash of them in his treehouse.