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|first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (1986, ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (2008, crossover installments) | |first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (1986, ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]], crossover installments) | ||
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|latest_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' (2018, ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ( | |latest_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' (2018, ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], crossover installments) | ||
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'''Ganon''', also referred to as '''Beast Ganon''' or '''Demon King | '''Ganon''', also referred to as '''Beast Ganon''' or '''Ganon, The Demon King''', is the beast form of [[Ganondorf]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series that debuted in the original NES ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]''. He is the primary antagonist to [[Princess Zelda]] and [[Link]]. Ganon's beast form has seen many visual changes throughout the series, but is always depicted as some form of beast resembling a warthog. The Ganon form of Ganondorf has appeared in more installments of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series than his true form, and is frequently fought as the final boss. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== | ===DIC cartoons=== | ||
====''The Legend of Zelda''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda''==== | ||
In the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (cartoon)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' television series produced by [[ | In the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (cartoon)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' television series produced by [[DIC Entertainment]], Ganon starred as the primary antagonist. His goal was to steal the Triforce of Wisdom from Link and Princess Zelda. He was portrayed by the late Len Carlson. | ||
====''Captain N: The Game Master''==== | ====''Captain N: The Game Master''==== | ||
[[File:GanonCaptainN.jpg|thumb|left|Ganon's appearance | [[File:GanonCaptainN.jpg|thumb|left|Ganon's appearance in ''Captain N: The Game Master'']] | ||
Ganon appeared in the episode "Quest for the Potion of Power" of ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''. He borrows his appearance and personality from ''The Legend of Zelda'' TV series, and is also portrayed by Len Carlson. | Ganon appeared in the episode "Quest for the Potion of Power" of ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''. He borrows his appearance and personality from ''The Legend of Zelda'' TV series, and is also portrayed by Len Carlson. | ||
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==== | ||
[[File:GanondorfBeastGanon1-Brawl.png|thumb|right|Beast Ganon in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] | |||
[[File:GanondorfBeastGanon1-Brawl.png|thumb|right|Beast Ganon in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' | Ganon appears as Ganondorf's [[Final Smash]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', where he is called "[[Ganondorf#Beast Ganon|Beast Ganon]]." He is based on his beast form from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''. | ||
Ganon appears as Ganondorf's [[Final Smash]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', where he is called "Beast Ganon" | {{br|left}} | ||
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''/ ''Wii U''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''==== | ||
[[File:BeastGanon-Smash4WiiU.jpg|thumb|left|Beast Ganon in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' | [[File:BeastGanon-Smash4WiiU.jpg|thumb|left|Beast Ganon in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']] | ||
Ganon returns as Ganondorf's Final Smash in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for | Ganon returns as Ganondorf's Final Smash in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', with the same look and name as the previous installment. | ||
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==== | ||
[[File:SSBU Demon King Ganon.jpg|thumb|right|Demon King | [[File:SSBU Demon King Ganon.jpg|thumb|right|Ganon, The Demon King in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']] | ||
Though Ganon returns as Ganondorf's Final Smash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', this time he is based on his appearance from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. He is also called "Demon King Ganon" in this installment | Though Ganon returns as Ganondorf's Final Smash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', this time he is based on his appearance from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. He is also called "[[Ganondorf#Ganon, The Demon King|Ganon, The Demon King]]" in this installment, and functions slightly differently from Ganondorf's previous Final Smash. In addition, Ganon appears as a boss in both Classic Mode and in the Adventure Mode: World of Light. For Classic Mode, he is fought as the final boss for [[Link]], [[Young Link]], [[Toon Link]], and [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]. | ||
===''Nintendo Land''=== | |||
Ganon is fought as a boss in ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', in the [[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest|The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]] attraction. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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BeastGanon3DS.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' | BeastGanon3DS.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trophy information== | ==Trophy information== | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' | ===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ||
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|align=center|'''Wii''' ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | |align=center|'''Wii''' ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' | ===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''=== | ||
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!PAL Description | !PAL Description | ||
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|align=center|[[File:SSB4TrophyBeastGanon.png|100px]] | |align=center|[[File:SSB4TrophyBeastGanon.png|100px]] | ||
|''For Ganondorf's Final Smash, he morphs into a beast and attacks. As soon as he's transformed, he buries nearby fighters in the ground and then stuns them with his roar. Finally, he charges forward, dealing heavy damage and launching anyone in his way. Any foes buried by the first strike are doomed to be hit by the rest.'' | |''For Ganondorf's Final Smash, he morphs into a beast and attacks. As soon as he's transformed, he buries nearby fighters in the ground and then stuns them with his roar. Finally, he charges forward, dealing heavy damage and launching anyone in his way. Any foes buried by the first strike are doomed to be hit by the rest.'' | ||
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Revision as of 02:06, December 11, 2018
Ganon, also referred to as Beast Ganon or Ganon, The Demon King, is the beast form of Ganondorf from The Legend of Zelda series that debuted in the original NES The Legend of Zelda. He is the primary antagonist to Princess Zelda and Link. Ganon's beast form has seen many visual changes throughout the series, but is always depicted as some form of beast resembling a warthog. The Ganon form of Ganondorf has appeared in more installments of The Legend of Zelda series than his true form, and is frequently fought as the final boss.
History
DIC cartoons
The Legend of Zelda
In the original The Legend of Zelda television series produced by DIC Entertainment, Ganon starred as the primary antagonist. His goal was to steal the Triforce of Wisdom from Link and Princess Zelda. He was portrayed by the late Len Carlson.
Captain N: The Game Master
Ganon appeared in the episode "Quest for the Potion of Power" of Captain N: The Game Master. He borrows his appearance and personality from The Legend of Zelda TV series, and is also portrayed by Len Carlson.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Ganon appears as Ganondorf's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where he is called "Beast Ganon." He is based on his beast form from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Ganon returns as Ganondorf's Final Smash in both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with the same look and name as the previous installment.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Though Ganon returns as Ganondorf's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this time he is based on his appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. He is also called "Ganon, The Demon King" in this installment, and functions slightly differently from Ganondorf's previous Final Smash. In addition, Ganon appears as a boss in both Classic Mode and in the Adventure Mode: World of Light. For Classic Mode, he is fought as the final boss for Link, Young Link, Toon Link, and Zelda.
Nintendo Land
Ganon is fought as a boss in Nintendo Land, in the The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest attraction.
Gallery
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Trophy information
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beast Ganon | 
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Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Ganondorf's Final Smash. When he grabs a Smash Ball, he transforms into a repulsive, evil beast. He'll vanish momentarily from the screen, then rampage from one side to the other in a straight, headlong rush. When he begins the move, any character before his eyes will flinch, so try to start the move near other characters. |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
| Name | Wii U Image | NTSC-U Description | PAL Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beast Ganon | 
|
For Ganondorf's Final Smash, he morphs into a beast and attacks. As soon as he's transformed, he buries nearby fighters in the ground and then stuns them with his roar. Finally, he charges forward, dealing heavy damage and launching anyone in his way. Any foes buried by the first strike are doomed to be hit by the rest. | For Ganondorf's Final Smash, he morphs into a beast and attacks. As soon as he's transformed, he buries fighters nearby in the ground, then stuns them with his roar. Finally, he charges forward, dealing heavy damage and launching anyone in his way. Any foes who are buried by the first strike are guaranteed to be hit by the rest. |
