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'''Enguarde''' is a blue swordfish and an [[Animal | '''Enguarde''' is a blue swordfish and an [[Animal Friends|Animal Friend]] who appears mostly in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]]. His name is taken from the French phrase used in {{wp|fencing}}: "''En garde''" ("on guard", "put your guard up", ie: "be ready"), presumably due to Enguarde's long, sword-shaped bill. As an aquatic creature, Enguarde appears in many underwater areas. With his sharp, pointed bill, he can defeat many underwater enemies, which the [[Kong]]s cannot do by themselves. Enguarde is capable of moving around fast while underwater. While usually portrayed as an individual, occasionally multiple Enguardes can be seen at once. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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====''Donkey Kong 64''==== | ====''Donkey Kong 64''==== | ||
[[File:Enguarde64.png|thumb|Enguarde's appearance in ''Donkey Kong 64'']] | [[File:Enguarde64.png|thumb|Enguarde's appearance in ''Donkey Kong 64'']] | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Enguarde (also named '''Enguard the Swordfish'''<ref>{{cite|quote=Grab Lanky from the underwater Tag Barrel next to the Animal Crate. Then pop him inside to become Enguard the Swordfish.|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|author=Barton, Jeff; De Govia, Mario; Tica, Donato|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=9780761522799|date=1999|page=82}}</ref> or simply '''Enguard'''<ref>{{cite|quote=Maneuver Enguard to jump through the DK Star three times.|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|author=Barton, Jeff; De Govia, Mario; Tica, Donato|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=9780761522799|date=1999|page=82}}</ref>) only appears in [[Gloomy Galleon]], and [[Lanky Kong]] is the only Kong who can enter the Enguarde Box to transform into Enguarde. Enguarde Boxes are present in both the lighthouse and shipwreck areas of the level. Unlike games in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series and ''Donkey Kong Land'' series, Enguarde cannot defeat underwater enemies, though he can charge into treasure chests to destroy them and reveal hidden items. Enguarde has the ability to jump out of the water, and doing so is necessary in the shipwreck area, where Enguarde must jump through a star with a DK symbol three times to open the Coin Room. | In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Enguarde (also named '''Enguard the Swordfish'''<ref>{{cite|quote=Grab Lanky from the underwater Tag Barrel next to the Animal Crate. Then pop him inside to become Enguard the Swordfish.|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|author=Barton, Jeff; De Govia, Mario; Tica, Donato|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=9780761522799|date=1999|page=82}}</ref> or simply '''Enguard'''<ref>{{cite|quote=Maneuver Enguard to jump through the DK Star three times.|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|author=Barton, Jeff; De Govia, Mario; Tica, Donato|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=9780761522799|date=1999|page=82}}</ref>) only appears in [[Gloomy Galleon]], and [[Lanky Kong]] is the only Kong who can enter the Enguarde Box to transform into Enguarde. Enguarde Boxes are present in both the lighthouse and shipwreck areas of the level. Unlike games in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series and ''Donkey Kong Land'' series, Enguarde cannot defeat underwater enemies, though he is invulnerable to all harm. Instead of attacking, Enguarde can charge into treasure chests to destroy them and reveal hidden items. Enguarde has the ability to jump out of the water, and doing so is necessary in the shipwreck area, where Enguarde must jump through a star with a DK symbol three times to open the Coin Room. | ||
Enguarde is the star of his own unlockable minigame, [[Enguarde Arena]], which can be unlocked after catching six [[Banana Fairy|Banana Fairies]]. The minigame's objective is for Enguarde to jump through as many stars with the DK logo within the time limit. | Enguarde is the star of his own unlockable minigame, [[Enguarde Arena]], which can be unlocked after catching six [[Banana Fairy|Banana Fairies]]. The minigame's objective is for Enguarde to jump through as many stars with the DK logo within the time limit. | ||
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====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''==== | ||
The development team of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' wanted to add more Animal Friends to the game, with Enguarde being considered.<ref>{{cite|author=NE_Brian|date=January 21, 2023|url= | The development team of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' wanted to add more Animal Friends to the game, with Enguarde being considered.<ref>{{cite|author=NE_Brian|date=January 21, 2023|url=nintendoeverything.com/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-almost-brought-back-enguarde/|title=Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze almost brought back Enguarde|publisher=Nintendo Everything|accessdate=January 22, 2023|archive=web.archive.org/web/20230121050400/https://nintendoeverything.com/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-almost-brought-back-enguarde/}}</ref> | ||
==Profiles and statistics== | ==Profiles and statistics== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country''=== | ||
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''For aquatic adventuring, Enguarde is essential. While riding him, you do not need to press the {{button|snes|B}} Button to swim; the Control Pad directional arrows are enough. By pressing the {{button|snes|Y}} or {{button|snes|B}} Button, you can get a burst of speed during which Enguarde's sword nose becomes a deadly weapon. Needless to say, you won't find Enguarde anywhere but underwater.''<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet|page=25|author=Nintendo}}</ref> | *'''Instruction booklet:''' ''For aquatic adventuring, Enguarde is essential. While riding him, you do not need to press the {{button|snes|B}} Button to swim; the Control Pad directional arrows are enough. By pressing the {{button|snes|Y}} or {{button|snes|B}} Button, you can get a burst of speed during which Enguarde's sword nose becomes a deadly weapon. Needless to say, you won't find Enguarde anywhere but underwater.''<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet|page=25|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> | ||
===''Donkey Kong Land'' series=== | ===''Donkey Kong Land'' series=== | ||