Ganon

Ganon, also referred to as Beast Ganon or Demon King Ganon, 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 Entertainment

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's appearance from 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

SmashWiki article: Beast Ganon

Beast Ganon in 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. Upon transforming, Beast Ganon roars and stomps the ground, stunning any nearby opponents, then charges across the stage, dealing massive damage and knockback. Opponents caught in the transformation itself are buried. This Final Smash can stun even airborne fighters, but fighters who are behind or are far away from Beast Ganon can avoid his attack. At the end of the Final Smash, Ganondorf returns to where he initiated the attack.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/ Wii U

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 Wii U, with the same look and name as the previous installment.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Demon King Ganon 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 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. He is also called "Demon King Ganon" in this installment. It functions the same as Beast Ganon, though instead of stomping on the ground, Ganon slashes opponents in front of him with his two giant swords. 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.

Nintendo Land

Ganon is fought as a boss in Nintendo Land, in the The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest attraction.

Gallery

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  Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Trophy information

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy information

Name	Image	Game	Description
Beast Ganon		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 trophy information

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.