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|image=[[File:Ganondorf SSBU.png|250px]]<br>''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' artwork

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[ListCadence of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Mario''-related media)<br>''[[zeldawiki:Hyrule Warriors: AgeCrypt of Calamity|Hyrulethe Warriors:NecroDancer Agefeaturing of Calamity]]'' (2020, ''The Legend of Zelda]]'' series([[2019]])

|latest_portrayal=[[wikipedia:Taiten Kusunoki|Taiten Kusunoki]] (''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>[[Takashi Nagasako]] (''Mario''-related media)

'''Ganondorf''' is the humanoid form of [[Ganon]], whothe isarchenemy of both [[Link]] and [[Princess Zelda]], and the main antagonist of the [[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda (Seriesseries)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], and archenemy of [[Link]] and [[Princess Zelda]]. Ganon, the beast form of Ganondorf, has appeared since the beginning of the series, but it was not until 1998's ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' that directly introduced his original Gerudo form. Originally the King of the [[Gerudo]], a predominantly-female race of desert brigands, heGanondorf acquired the [[zeldawiki:Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]] in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. Since then, he has become the king of darkness and used his powers to obtain domination over [[ZeldaWiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]] through a variety of means, particularly by obtaining the other two pieces of the Triforce. He has appeared in most titles as Ganon, with the Ganondorf form only appearing in four titles, not counting spin-offs such as ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''

Ganondorf debuted in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' for the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, and has been an unlockable playable character in all installments except for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', in which he is a default character. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', his design is based on his "past" appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', while in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''Wii U'', he is based on his ''[[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' design. ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', however, is based on his "future" appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.

|standard=[[#Warlock Punch|Warlock Punch]]

|side=[[#Gerudo Dragon|Gerudo Dragon]] (''Melee''); [[#Flame Choke|Flame Choke]] (''Brawl'' onward)

|up=[[#Dark Dive|Dark Dive]]

|down=[[#Wizard's Foot|Wizard's Foot]]

|final=[[#Beast Ganon|Beast Ganon]] (''Brawl'', ''for 3DS'' / ''Wii U''); [[#Ganon, The Demon King|Ganon, The Demon King]] (''Ultimate'')

Though his official artwork portrays him with a sword, Ganondorf only uses the sword in a victory pose when he wins a match in one of the Melee modes. He is voiced by [[Takashi Nagasako]], his voice actor in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' and ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', using voice clips taken from ''Ocarina of Time'';. NagasakoAs woulda later voicepossible [[DonkeyEaster Kongegg]] in, the ''[[Marioeyes (franchise)|Mario]]''of andall ''[[Donkeyof Konghis (franchise)|Donkeytrophies Kong]]''glow red when the background is turned franchisesdark.

In The Subspace Emissary's storyline, Ganondorf is the true commander of the [[Subspace Army]], though [[Bowser]] believes he is. He is working for [[Master Hand]] to bring the world into Subspace, though he plots to betray him and seize his power. He gathers several other villains such as [[Wario]], [[Ridley]], and [[Porky]]. Bowser acts as his second in command, while Ganondorf works behind the scenes. Wario, however, chooses to act independently (until he was turned into a trophy and sucked into [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]]). When many of the heroes infiltrate [[Thethe Subspace Bomb Factory]] on the [[Isle of Ancients]], he reveals himself to them and commands the [[Subspace Army|R.O.B.]]s to set off multiple [[Subspace Bomb]]s. He even commands them to attack the [[Ancient Minister]], who then reveals himself to be the leader of the R.O.B.s and assists the fighters. The island is absorbed into Subspace, shortly after the heroes escape. Ganondorf emerges from Subspace with Bowser on a massive [[Subspace Gunship]] and fires at the [[Halberd|Battleship Halberd]], destroying it.

Afterward, the two travel to Master Hand. However, Ganondorf then betrays Bowser, using the only remaining [[Dark Cannon]] to reduce him to a trophy. Master Hand himself is seen to be controlled by [[Tabuu]], the embodiment of Subspace. Ganondorf, surprised at this revelation, leaps to attack him, only to be turned into a trophy himself. When Bowser is revived by [[King Dedede]], he furiously attacks Ganondorf's trophy in vengeance. [[Link]] and [[Zelda]] come across the trophy and revive him, forming a temporary alliance as all the characters prepare for the final battle against Tabuu. He initially consideredconsiders using Warlock Punch on them when their backs were turned, but ultimately decideddecides to refrain from doing so. After every fighter is returned to normal, all of them, including Ganondorf, battle Tabuu, eventually defeating him. After Tabuu is destroyed, the world is returned from subspace.

[[File:GanondorfSSB4.png‎png|thumb|Ganondorf's artwork for ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'']]

Ganondorf benefits from universal changes: his mobility is faster, his short hop timing is reduced, his aerials have less landing lag, his recovery is extended by the reintroduction of directional air dodging, and he has the abilities to use any ground attack out of a run and use any of his aerial attacks on ladders. Ganondorf also receives direct buffs: his [[Double Jump (airborne)|double jump]] grants more height, many of his attacks deal more damage and knockback, and some of his moves are also faster.

In the World of Light, Ganondorf's puppet fighter is fought in the Triforce of Power section of the Sacred Land, referencing his home series. He must be awoken to progress the story, along with [[Young Link]], [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], and [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]]. In addition, he is required to be awakened alongside Zelda and Young Link to access Ganon's Castle to fight the latter. It is implied that this Ganon was separate from Ganondorf due to the option to use Ganondorf to fight him.

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Starting with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Ganondorf can turn around while charging the attack, which deals increased damage, but is also slower than the normal Warlock Punch. In addition, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'', Ganondorf is given "super armor" while using the Warlock Punch, meaning that attacking him during execution willdoes not interrupt the move, though the armor is only given when the move is used on the ground.

The second is '''Warlock Thrust''', in which Ganondorf delivers an explosive punch that deals more damage the closer the opponent is to Ganondorf. The move is faster to execute than both the standard Warlock Punch and the Warlock Blade, but it deals a lot less damage and knockback, and lacks the super armor property that the standard Warlock Punch offers. Warlock Thrust is often considered to be one of the worst custom special moves in the game, as it doesn'tdoes not offer any advantages, and is made redundant by Ganondorf's other attacks; almost all of Ganondorf's normal attacks can strike faster, "and" KO earlier than Warlock Thrust.

'''Beast Ganon''' is Ganondorf's [[Final Smash]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'', based on his [[Ganon|beast form]] from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|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.

'''Ganon, The Demon King''' is Ganondorf's new Final Smash for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', where he takes on his final form from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. It functions in nearly the same way as Beast Ganon, except for that it cannot bury nearby fighters during the transformation, and instead of stomping on the ground, Ganon slashes opponents in front of him with his two giant swords before charging forward.

*'''[[Radio conversation characters#Otacon|Otacon]]''': Snake! Ganondorf is dangerous! His ambition is to rule the world, and he's got the power to do it. It's no wonder they call him "King of Evil."

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|ChiTM=Ganondorf. Used in the Traditional Chinese versions since ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''.

|PolM="Ganon", based on his naming from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''.