Editing Enguarde

'''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.

===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===

Enguarde first appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', where he appears in all four underwater levels, starting with [[Coral Capers]]. He also appears in [[Clam City]], [[Croctopus Chase]], and [[Poison Pond]]. Coral Capers and Poison Pond have two Enguarde Boxes unlike the other levels, which only have one [[animal crate]]. It is optional for [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] to ride Enguarde in every level, as his main role is helping them defeat underwater enemies, except for [[Clambo]]s and [[Croctopus]]es, or even [[Mincer]]s. However, if Enguarde gets hit by an enemy, he swims away, but the Kongs can swim back on to Enguarde to continue riding him. Enguarde has [[animal token]]s in his likeness, just like the other Animal Friends except [[Squawks]]. Collecting three Enguarde Tokens takes the player character to the Enguarde Bonus!, an underwater area with a red background, where Enguarde has to collect as many [[mini Animal Token|mini Enguarde Token]]s within the time limit.

Enguarde reappears in many of the underwater levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He appears in five levels, in order from [[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lockjaw's Locker]], [[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lava Lagoon]], [[Arctic Abyss (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Arctic Abyss]], [[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]] and [[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Animal Antics]]. He does not appear in some underwater levels, such as [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]], which instead features another aquatic Animal Friend, [[Glimmer]].

Enguarde makes his fourth game appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', and retains his abilities from the predecessor, ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. Enguarde appears in the following five levels, in order of: [[Tidal Trouble]], [[Bazza's Blockade]], [[Floodlit Fish]], [[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Country 3)|Pot Hole Panic]], and lastly [[Poisonous Pipeline]]. In addition, Enguarde fights [[Barbos]] in the [[Razor Ridge]] boss level, [[Barbos's Barrier]], where he can attack Barbos and Lurchins alike by performing a Supercharge on the squishy center part of their body, but if Enguarde stabs their spiky shell, he becomes hurt instead. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|version]], Enguarde instead fights Barbos in [[Pacifica]], where he was also added in two of the world's levels: [[Dingy Drain-Pipe]] and [[Stormy Seas]].

===''Donkey Kong Land'' series===

{{multiframe|[[File:Enguarde DKL2 sprite.png|80px]] [[File:Enguarde DKL3C sprite.png|88px]]|align=left|size=185|Enguarde's sprite in ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' (left) and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III#Version differences|Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong]]'' (right)}}

Enguarde's appearances in the [[Donkey Kong Land (series)|''Donkey Kong Land'' series]] are based on his appearances from the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]]. In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', like the other Animal Friends, Enguarde can only be transformed into via an Animal Barrel, but he still retains his Superstab ability from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. In ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Enguarde can no longer use his Superstab attack, unlike ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', and just like in ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', Enguarde is transformed into for the duration of the boss fight against [[Barbos]], taking place at [[Barbos Bastion]]. A difference with the boss fight is that Enguarde instead attacks Barbos by charging a Lurchin into its center.

[[File:EnguardeCN.jpg|thumb|100px|Enguarde in the comic "Donkey Kong Country"]]

===''Super Mario-kun''===

Enguarde appears in volume 14 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. After Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong ride on a fake Enguarde, [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] find a box that contains Enguarde. They meet Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in ropes. Before Mario can do anything, he gets attacked by a [[Croctopus]]. Enguarde saves him, but a [[Clambo]] breaks his nose. Mario responds by attaching a drill to his nose. Enguarde then plows through the Croctopus, breaking its arms.

===''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 et al.|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 et al.|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.

===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===

 

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===

In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], there are a few items of Enguarde. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Enguarde has both a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]], both of which can be unlocked by playing through various modes at random, and the sticker can be used on Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]] to boost their attack power by 15 points. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', there is another obtainable trophy of Enguarde, also obtained as a random drop. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', there is an Advanced-class Attack-type {{iw|smashwiki|primary spirit}} that boosts the fighter's power but leaves them more vulnerable to electric attacks. In the game's [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]], the [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] is encountered in the [[Coral Capers]] spot on the {{iw|smashwiki|DK Island (World of Light)|DK Island}} sub-map of {{iw|smashwiki|The Light Realm}}. The spirit's [[smashwiki:False character|puppet fighter]] is a male {{iw|smashwiki|Corrin (SSBU)|Corrin}} in a low-buoyancy fight on the {{iw|smashwiki|Great Bay}}.

Enguarde makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Picross NP|Picross NP Vol. 8]]'' as one of the images that must be cleared.

In ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''{{'}}s 2003 iteration, a few Enguardes are seen in the course Shore Strife, splashing in and out of the water. In the ''Cranky Kong Pilot'' title screen variation, an Enguarde is shown jumping out of the water below every few seconds, at a slower pace than the Enguardes of Shore Strife. Enguarde was replaced with the dolphins from ''{{iw|jiggywikki:Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge}}'' in the final version of this iteration, ''{{iw|jiggywikki|Banjo-Pilot}}''.

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==

===''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|date=1994|language=en-us|page=25|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>

 

|Eng=Press {{button|3ds|A}} while swimming quickly to perform a dash attack. Hold {{button|3ds|select}} to perform a super dash.

 

====''Donkey Kong Land III''====

{{SSBB trophy

|name=Enguarde

|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy323.png|150px]]

|appears_in='''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country''<br>'''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country 2''<!--Game excludes the subtitle-->

|unlock=Random

|desc=A swordfish animal buddy. Enguarde always appears on water levels where he can loyally help Donkey Kong get around. Much appreciated, right, DK? Complementing his cute, round eyes, Enguarde's pointed bill proves to be a powerful weapon. One thrust from it will easily down most underwater opponents.  

}}

{{SSBB sticker

|name=Enguarde

|image=[[File:Sticker Enguarde.png]]

|effect=[Body, Spin] - Attack +15

|usable_by=Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong

}}

====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====

{{SSB4 trophy

|name=Enguarde

|image=[[File:EnguardeTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]

|category=Series Related

|appears_in=''Donkey Kong Country'' (11/1994)<br>'''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (11/1995)

|trophy_box=18: Animal Friends and Items

|desc=If you combine this swordsman of the sea with the king of the jungle, you'll get an aquatic duo no enemy can hope to overcome. Like Rambi the Rhinoceros, Enguarde can dash to blast through foes. Does that mean we should call him the Rhino of the Sea? Or maybe Rambi is the Swordfish of the Shores? Hmmm...

|desc2=When this swordsman of the sea and the king of the jungle team up, you get an aquatic duo no enemy can hope to overcome. Like Rambi the Rhinoceros, Enguarde can dash to blast through foes. Does that make Enguarde the rhino of the sea, or is Rambi the swordfish of the shores? Hmmm...

}}

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====

{{Spirit

|no=151

|name=Enguarde

|image=[[File:Enguarde DKC.png|100px]]

|series=''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' Series

|type={{iw|smashwiki|Primary spirit|Primary}}

|slots=1

|class=Advanced

|effects='''{{color|red|Attack}}'''<br>Electric Weakness

|obtain=[[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]] ([[smashwiki:DK Island (World of Light)|DK Island]])

|opponents=[[smashwiki:Corrin (SSBU)|Corrin]] ♂

|conditions='''Rule:''' Buoyancy Reduced

|stage=[[smashwiki:Great Bay|Great Bay]]

|song=Ice Cave Chant

}}

Animal Antics DKC2 shot.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''

Enguarde SuperMarioKun.jpg|''[[Super Mario-kun]]''

DK64 Enguarde.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''

Enguarde DK Barrel Blast artwork.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''