Ganondorf - number 41
Ganondorf amiibo - Super Smash Bros. Series
The product name does not differ between regions. It is distributed as Ganondorf within the Super Smash Bros. Collection in Europe, North America, and Japan. The release occurred in June 2015 in Japan and in September 2015 in Europe and North America.
The amiibo supports both read and write functionality. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, and in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch, it generates a Figure Player. This fighter learns from matches, stores experience data, and adjusts behavior patterns. The progress is written directly onto the amiibo and can be reused on compatible systems. In additional supported games, the figure usually functions as read-only and unlocks predefined bonuses.
The sculpt is based on Ganondorf armor inspired by his Twilight Princess appearance as seen in Super Smash Bros. He stands in a wide, grounded stance. The right arm is extended forward with an open palm, positioned as if delivering a heavy forward strike. The left arm is angled slightly backward. The cape curves behind him in a fixed motion. The armor displays engraved patterns with metallic paint accents and darker matte surfaces. His facial expression appears stern and focused. The pose reflects his forward smash animation in Super Smash Bros and references the in-game attack movement.
Ganondorf originates from The Legend of Zelda series, where he appears as the recurring antagonist and Gerudo king. In the Smash Bros context, he is interpreted as a heavy, power-oriented fighter with deliberate attack timing. The amiibo reflects this portrayal through posture and expression. The emphasis is on physical force rather than magical presentation.
Compatible systems include Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch. In Super Smash Bros for 3DS and Wii U, scanning the amiibo creates a trainable fighter. In Super Smash Bros Ultimate for Nintendo Switch, the fighter can reach level 50, gain statistical adjustments, and develop tendencies depending on player interaction. The stored data remains on the figure itself, allowing transfer between consoles.
In The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for Wii U and Nintendo Switch, scanning the Ganondorf amiibo provides treasure chests containing weapons, materials, and occasionally rare equipment. In Hyrule Warriors titles on Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch, it unlocks additional weapons or related materials. In other amiibo-compatible Nintendo Switch titles, it typically grants standard daily bonuses such as items or in-game currency.
As a catalog object, the Ganondorf amiibo combines a detailed physical representation with persistent gameplay functionality. Its primary added value lies in the Smash Bros training feature, supported by cross-title bonuses in Zelda-related games. The benefit becomes concrete after scanning. The figure serves as both a data carrier and a physical depiction of the Smash-era Ganondorf.
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