Ganon
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First appearance | The Legend of Zelda (1986, The Legend of Zelda series) Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, crossover installments) |
Latest appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2018, The Legend of Zelda series) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Crossover installments) |
Ganon, also referred to as Dark 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 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. 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
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
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.