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*Tanuki (''Japanese raccoon dog'') and kitsune (''fox'' in Japanese) are a recurring duo in Japanese folklore, and Pon & Con is one of their popular culture appearances.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_raccoon_dog | *Tanuki (''Japanese raccoon dog'') and kitsune (''fox'' in Japanese) are a recurring duo in Japanese folklore, and Pon & Con is one of their popular culture appearances.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_raccoon_dog '''Japanese raccoon dog (tanuki)''' on Wikipedia]</ref> | ||
**A metal version of the duo, [[Goldon & Silvox]], appear on [[Mareen Moon]], the satellite of [[Planet Misteen]] in ''Kirby Star Allies''. They are basically the EX version of Pon & Con and behave similarly in boss battle. However, they are different characters. | **A metal version of the duo, [[Goldon & Silvox]], appear on [[Mareen Moon]], the satellite of [[Planet Misteen]] in ''Kirby Star Allies''. They are basically the EX version of Pon & Con and behave similarly in boss battle. However, they are different characters. | ||
*In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', when Pon & Con roar, Pon releases green waves while Con releases red waves; when they are defeated, Pon is knocked out with green smoke while Con is knocked out with red smoke. This could be a reference to [https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AB%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%82%93%E8%B5%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%8D%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AD%E3%81%A8%E7%B7%91%E3%81%AE%E3%81%9F%E3%81%AC%E3%81%8D Maru-chan™ "Red Kitsune Udon" & "Green Tanuki Tempura" ramen noodles] by [[wikipedia:Toyo Suisan|Toyo Suisan]]. | *In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', when Pon & Con roar, Pon releases green waves while Con releases red waves; when they are defeated, Pon is knocked out with green smoke while Con is knocked out with red smoke. This could be a reference to [https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AB%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%82%93%E8%B5%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%8D%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AD%E3%81%A8%E7%B7%91%E3%81%AE%E3%81%9F%E3%81%AC%E3%81%8D Maru-chan™ "Red Kitsune Udon" & "Green Tanuki Tempura" ramen noodles] by [[wikipedia:Toyo Suisan|Toyo Suisan]]. |
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“ | Pon and Con block the way! Kitted out in sinister black armor, these combat-ready critters have got a gate to guard, and they aren't about to let the Star Allies through without a fight! | ” | — Pause Menu info from Star Allies |
Pon & Con (known as Pon Con in Kirby's Dream Land 3) are a dual boss consisting of a brown tanuki (Pon) and a yellow kitsune (Con). They are natives on Planet Popstar. While not normally hostile to Kirby, they are possessed by more malevolent forces and made to fight him in the games in which they appear.
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Pon Con is fought at the end of Sand Canyon. Their fight is similar to the one with Nruff & Nelly from Kirby's Dream Land 2, as they run around on decked platforms in and out of the screen with their children in tow. Kirby can attack them - if he has no ability - by inhaling these children and spitting them back at their parents. An additional caveat exists though, in the form of a large Gordo with a skull insignia on it, that occasionally falls in various places to block off a path to Kirby.
Pon Con have separate health though it is displayed as one life bar, each with 160 HP. Both of them need to be defeated separately in order to win the fight.
While the Star Bullet does 32 damage in Dream Land 3, the Blaster Bullet notably only does 32 damage to Pon Con as well instead of 64 damage normally.
Kirby Star Allies
Pon & Con returned Kirby Star Allies after a long absence, now dressed up in armor bearing the same emblem as Francisca and the other generals. Their fight is largely the same as it was in Dream Land 3, as their children follow them in tow like before. They are fought at Gatehouse Road, in Jambastion, as well as in Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! and The Ultimate Choice on medium difficulties. Once they are defeated in the story mode, Kirby can toss a Friend Heart at them to make them friendly to him. They will then open the gatehouse for him, and participate in his victory dance.
Each of Pon & Con has 2450 HP in Story Mode and Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!, and 1830 HP in The Ultimate Choice. When their total health is below 60%, they will enter the second phase and take 0.2× damage during the shifting.
The following table lists all of Pon & Con's attacks in Kirby Star Allies. Attacks in italics are used in the second phase only:
Pon & Con's Attacks in Kirby Star Allies | |
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Attack | Description |
Solo Movement | Pon or Con runs across a decked platform with no Junior. |
Movement with Juniors | Pon or Con runs across a decked platform with a number of Juniors. |
Junior-only Movement | Only the Juniors run across a decked platform. On occasion, a Waddle Doo might run among the Juniors. |
Rushing Movement | During the second phase of the fight, Pon & Con runs much faster. |
Fire Bomb Drop | The Juniors on the ceiling (which can be defeated) drop a fire bomb, creating a hazard in explosion which can be inhaled. |
Ice Bomb Drop | The Juniors on the ceiling (which can be defeated) drop an ice bomb, creating a hazard in explosion which can be inhaled. |
Guard does not fully prevent contact damage from Pon & Con. Attack names are taken from Japanese guide book. |
Gallery
- Pon Con Fight.jpg
A portion of the battle with Pon Con in Kirby's Dream Land 3.
- Pon Con Allies Preview.jpg
Snippet from a Famitsu article which reveals Pon & Con in Kirby Star Allies.
- Pon & Con Battle Allies.jpg
A portion of the fight with Pon & Con in Star Allies.
- Pon & Con Victory.jpg
Kirby and his new friends dance.
Trivia
- Tanuki (Japanese raccoon dog) and kitsune (fox in Japanese) are a recurring duo in Japanese folklore, and Pon & Con is one of their popular culture appearances.[1]
- A metal version of the duo, Goldon & Silvox, appear on Mareen Moon, the satellite of Planet Misteen in Kirby Star Allies. They are basically the EX version of Pon & Con and behave similarly in boss battle. However, they are different characters.
- In Kirby Star Allies, when Pon & Con roar, Pon releases green waves while Con releases red waves; when they are defeated, Pon is knocked out with green smoke while Con is knocked out with red smoke. This could be a reference to Maru-chan™ "Red Kitsune Udon" & "Green Tanuki Tempura" ramen noodles by Toyo Suisan.
References
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Chinese | 阿狸&阿狐 ā lí (Pon) ā hú (Con) |
Tanuki (Pon) Fox (Con) |