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King Dedede serves as the first boss in this title. His move-set is largely the same as it has always been, but he has been weakened, and suffers more recoil from damage, in order to make him a more manageable first encounter.

!colspan=4|King Dedede's Move-set in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''  

In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', King Dedede's design has been updated to match his appearance in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', though with his usual outfit rather than the unique outfit from said game. Additionally, [[Super Dedede Jump]] and [[Head Slide]] have been added to his move-set. Finally, three [[Dress-Up Mask]]s are dedicated to King Dedede himself, including [[Forgo Dedede]] and [[Masked Dedede]], and they can be unlocked by completing [[Stamp Rally]] cards #10, #29, and #37 respectively. Wearing any of these masks will replace the wearer's voice with that of King Dedede's.

His move-set in Dededetour! is largely the same as it was in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', but he is made larger in size, comparable to [[Bonkers]], and is given a few new moves that allow him to solve puzzles that Kirby would normally require [[Copy Abilities]] for. Firstly, like [[Sword]] Kirby, Dedede can shoot a projectile from his regular Hammer if he has full health. Secondly, he can charge up and release an aimed projectile similar to [[Archer]] Kirby that can cut ropes. Lastly, Giant Dedede Swing now has a wind property that can put out flames, like [[Ice]] Kirby. As always, Hammer Twirl and Dedede Hammer Flip can light things on [[fire]].

King Dedede is a playable character in this title, unlockable after completing [[Dedede's Cake Royale]]. He fights similarly to [[Hammer]] Kirby, but has a unique B charge special.

!colspan=4|King Dedede's Move-set in ''Kirby Battle Royale''  

King Dedede also appears as a [[Dream Friend]], recruitable from a [[Dream Palace]]. In this form, he can help Kirby and travel with him using a move-set similar to the one he had in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. However, he is now able to use the Head Slide attack, which formerly could only be seen in his boss battles. In the latest update, the same can be said for the Super Dedede Jump (although he could use it as his up special in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] earlier).

King Dedede plays a prominent role in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', both as a playable character and as a boss, [[King Dedede & Meta Knight|paired up with]] [[Meta Knight]]. King Dedede is unlocked as a playable fighter after [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]] is completed. His move-set is largely the same as it is in ''Kirby Star Allies''. Notably, he has 15% more [[stamina|health]] than other playable characters, perhaps to help compensate for his larger size. Additionally, one of his battle entrance poses is the same pose he assumes in his ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' render.

====Move-set====

!colspan=5|King Dedede's move-set in ''Kirby Fighters 2''  

Despite King Dedede's heavyweight status, his four mid-air jumps and very long-range up-special '[[Super Dedede Jump]]' can allow him to come back from even the deepest parts of off-stage. As such, his survivability is quite high, even if he is often unable to get a hit against speedier characters. His ability to 'chain-grab' certain opponents (by grabbing and throwing them over and over again) makes him very dangerous in certain matchups, and in many cases makes up for his otherwise lackluster move-set. King Dedede is also infamous for his forward-tilt attack, where he juts his hammer out forward in a motion that can hit much farther than any other attack of its type in the game.

King Dedede returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', though this time he must be unlocked before he can be used. Although retaining his essential characteristics as a slow heavyweight with five jumps, he has had many important improvements to his move-set to help offset his status as one of the worst fighters in the previous game. His main improvements come in the form of stronger and safer hammer attacks, which can now properly ward off opponents in most cases. His mobility has also been improved somewhat and his already heavy weight increased even further, now equal to Donkey Kong. While still poorly regarded in the competetive scene, he is universally agreed to still be improved compared to his previous appearance.

King Dedede has had a couple of fundamental changes to his move-set as well. His Inhale can now catch projectiles and spit them back for increased damage, acting as a sort of reflector much like Kirby's. In addition, he was once again given a new Final Smash (this one known as 'Dede-Rush'), which allows him to throw his opponents into a caged boxing ring and assault them as [[Masked Dedede]] before launching them away.