Editing Duck Hunt (character)

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|image = DuckHuntSSB4.png
|name = Duck Hunt
|emblem = DuckHunt Emblem.png
|games =''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' (unlockable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (unlockable)
|standard=[[#Trick Shot|Trick Shot]]
|side=[[#Clay Shooting|Clay Shooting]]
|up=[[#Duck Jump|Duck Jump]]
|down=[[#Wild Gunman|Wild Gunman]]
|final=[[#NES Zapper Posse|NES Zapper Posse]]
|entrance=The dog leaps into an 8-bit sprite of grass with the duck on his back before they both rise from the grass while the dog performs his signature laugh.
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'''Duck Hunt''' (known as '''Duck Hunt Duo''' in the PAL localization<ref>[http://i.imgur.com/09i7vLp.jpg]</ref>, and individually referred to as '''Dog''' and '''Duck''') is the name that refers to the playable dog, duck and off-screen hunter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. True to their team name, all three characters hail from the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] video game ''[[wikipedia:Duck Hunt|Duck Hunt]]''. In addition to their appearances in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] series, the dog and variants of the duck have made other crossover guest appearances within the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise in other instances, mainly within the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series.

==History==
===''Super Mario Bros.''===
Though not appearing in the game itself, ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' was re-released multiple times, bundled with other games within the same cartridge. Two releases included a copy of ''Duck Hunt'': ''2-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt'' and ''3-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet''.

===''WarioWare'' series===
====''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''====
In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', a [[microgame]] called [[Duck Hunt (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Duck Hunt]] appears, and has overall the same gameplay as the original NES game, this time having the player uses the [[Game Boy Advance]] controller to shoot ducks.

====''WarioWare: Twisted!''====
A [[Duck Hunt (WarioWare: Twisted!)|Duck Hunt]] microgame similar to the one from ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'' appears in ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', this time using the [[Game Boy Advance]] cartridge's tilt sensor to aim.

====''WarioWare: Touched!''====
While the dog does not appear in ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' at all, the original sprites of the ducks are occasionally released from the ball in the microgame [[Clawing for More]] after clearing it.

====''WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase''====
The [[Duck Hunt (WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase)|Duck Hunt]] microgame returns in the [[WiiWare]] game ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'', and utilizes the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]]'s motion controls.

===''Tetris DS''===
Gameplay of ''Duck Hunt'' can be seen on the [[Nintendo DS]]' top screen in stage 19 of Standard Marathon mode in ''[[Tetris DS]]'', where the dog and duck make a cameo. The dog also appears as a sprite on the touch screen during this stage.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Duck Hunt (SSB4)}}
Duck Hunt appear as unlockable playable characters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Unlike the other team-oriented fighters in the games, Duck Hunt are a trio, as they consist of the dog, a duck and the off-screen hunter who wields the NES Zapper. Other quirks that Duck Hunt possess include the dog's ability to [[Wall Jump|wall jump]], the duck having its own hurtbox due to remaining alongside the dog at all times, and the off-screen hunter participating in some of their attacks. Their moveset largely consists of moves based around the Zapper and games that use it, particularly ''Hogan's Alley'' and ''Wild Gunman''.

Duck Hunt's standard special move is [[#Trick Shot|Trick Shot]], in which the dog kicks a metal can from ''Hogan's Alley'' before the hunter is able to subsequently fire at the can to propel it. Their side special move is [[#Clay Shooting|Clay Shooting]], in which the dog throws out a clay pigeon from ''Duck Hunt''{{'}}s Game C that will then explode upon being fired at by the hunter. Their up special is [[#Duck Jump|Duck Jump]], in which the duck flies upward while carrying the dog. Their down special is [[#Wild Gunman|Wild Gunman]], which spawns one of the five titular gunmen to attack. Lastly, their [[Final Smash]] is [[#NES Zapper Posse|NES Zapper Posse]], which consists of a flock of ducks from ''Duck Hunt'' ramming the opponent into a field before the gunmen from ''Wild Gunmen'' fire at them and the cutouts from ''Hogan's Alley''.

In regard to character customization, Duck Hunt are the only fighters who can use the Collar and Feather equipment to boost their defense and speed, respectively. The duo can also use the Zapper equipment to boost their attack strength, which is another reference their home game.

A ''Duck Hunt''-themed stage simply called [[Duck Hunt (stage)|Duck Hunt]] also appears in both games. In the stage, the sprite versions of the dog and the ducks appear, even if Duck Hunt themselves are fighting on the stage.

In addition, Duck Hunt are the only playable characters in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' to break the [[fourth wall]] in their trailer.

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
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[[File:DuckHunt SSBU.png|thumb|Duck Hunt in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
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Duck Hunt are set to return as playable characters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

====Special moves====
=====Trick Shot=====
[[File:Duck Hunt Trick Shot Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Trick Shot in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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'''Trick Shot''' (named '''Trick Shooting''' in the PAL release) is Duck Hunt's standard special move. The move involves the dog kicking out a can from ''{{wp|Hogan's Alley}}'', which bounces forward for every time the special move button is pressed. The player can press the button eight times before the can automatically explodes the next time. It also explodes when it hits an opponent, the explosion able to damage both them and Duck Hunt. The direction the can moves can be changed by attacking it from the other side. Finally, the number of times the special attack button is pressed before it explodes determines how powerful the explosion is.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', this move has two custom variants: '''High-Explosive Shot''', which makes the can fly out more quickly but it explodes after two button presses; and '''Zigzag Shot''', which sends out a can that moves back and forth after every button press and the explosion sends any players caught upward.
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=====Clay Shooting=====
[[File:Duck Hunt Clay Shooting Wii U.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Clay Shooting in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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'''Clay Shooting''' is Duck Hunt's side special move, based upon the clay shooting mode in ''{{wp|Duck Hunt}}''. The dog throws a {{wp|Clay pigeon shooting|clay pigeon}} that flies across the screen, exploding when the player presses the special attack button a second time to shoot it, the Zapper firing three shots that also deal damage. The pigeon only explodes once the player presses the button, though it still damages opponents.

In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', the first custom variant for this move is '''Rising Clay''', which causes the pigeon to arc downward and then fly up when tossed; however, the pigeon does not explode, meaning that it deals less damage. The second is '''Clay Break''' (named '''Clay Destruction''' in the PAL release), which tosses the clay farther and at a higher arc but it the pigeon itself does not damage opponents and the shots are more spaced when detonating, though are more powerful.

=====Duck Jump=====
[[File:Duck Hunt Duck Jump Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Duck Jump in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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'''Duck Jump''' (named '''Duck Jump Duo''' in the PAL release) is Duck Hunt's up special move. The duck starts to fly up into the air, carrying the dog with it. Players can control their horizontal movement while the duck flies, but cannot end the move early on their own.

In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', the Duck Jump's first custom variant is '''Duck Jump Snag''', which involves the dog also biting to attack nearby fighters, but the duck cannot fly as high. The second is '''Super Duck Jump''', which pushes the duo high into the air, creating a whirlwind that pushes away opponents, but the player cannot move as far horizontally.
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=====Wild Gunman=====
[[File:DuckHunt-Screen1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Wild Gunman in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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'''Wild Gunman''' is Duck Hunt's down special move. The dog pulls out one of the five titular gunmen from ''{{wp|Wild Gunman}}'', which each have different properties, such as damage output and speed of firing. Attacking them momentarily stuns them, and if they take 5% damage or more, they do not fire at all.

The gunman with the red scarf is the weakest gunman of the gang; the skinny gunman has better range with his shots; the gunman with the black suit can fire shots that send opponents flying at a horizontal trajectory; the gunman with the sombrero fires shots that have a fire effect, but he has the worst range of the five gunmen; the leader of the gang fires the quickest.

Each gunman appears at least once during a match, but when all five have appeared, the gunman that spawns when using this move the sixth time and beyond will be chosen randomly for the remainder of a match.

Two custom variants are available for this move in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'':

'''Quick Draw Aces''' (named '''Quick-Draw Ace''' in the PAL release) speeds up how quickly the gunmen can fire. Their shots deal slightly more damage, but have less range, and the shots deal less knockback as well. The gunmen also have only 1 HP, and will not fire at all if they're damaged by any kind of attack.

'''Mega Gunman''' summons a giant gunman who can withstand more damage than normal; the gunman's HP is increased to 40. However, the gunmen take longer to fire, and their shots deal slightly less damage than normal.

====Final Smash====
=====NES Zapper Posse=====
[[File:NESZapperPosse-SSBWiiU.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|NES Zapper Posse in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
[[File:NESZapperPosse3DS.jpg|thumb|NES Zapper Posse in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|NES Zapper Posse}}
'''NES Zapper Posse''' is Duck Hunt's [[Final Smash]]. The dog summons a flock of ducks that fly through the stage, trapping any opponents caught by them. They are then taken to an area where they are caught between the Wild Gunmen shooting at the cutouts and cans from ''Hogan's Alley''. After taking repeated damage from the barrage of bullets, the opponents are then launched and Duck Hunt returns to the stage. If the flock of ducks do not connect with any opponents, the Final Smash fails. 

Every character in the Final Smash (except the opponents) uses 2D sprites, including the dog and duck who otherwise appear with updated 3D models. Also, no matter what color Duck Hunt are, they always appear in their default appearance during the attack.
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===''Super Mario Maker''===
[[File:SMM Duck Hunt.png|frame]]
In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', Duck Hunt make an appearance as a [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]], which plays sound effects from ''Duck Hunt'' for certain actions. Upon transforming into Duck Hunt, the perfect score tune plays, and whenever they jump, the dog barks. If they fall into a [[pit]] or [[lava]], the dog's laughter can be heard. The costume can be unlocked by scanning the Duck Hunt amiibo, or unlocked randomly after completing the 100 Mario Challenge on the Normal setting or higher.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Duck Hunt promo.png|A promotional photo of Duck Hunt featuring [[Pit (character)|Pit]], [[Mario]], [[Samus Aran|Samus]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]
DuckHunt-Screen1.jpg|Duck Hunt using [[#Wild Gunman|Wild Gunman]]
Duck Hunt SSBWU shot 1.png|A close-up of Duck Hunt
Duck Hunt SSBWU shot 2.png|Duck Hunt using their forward tilt attack alongside three [[Falco Lombardi|Falcos]]
Duck Hunt SSBWU shot 3.png|Two Duck Hunts alongside [[Kirby]], who [[Kirby#Copy Abilities|copied one of them]].
Duck Hunt SSB3DS.png|Duck Hunt in ''Super Smash Bros.'' for Nintendo 3DS
NESZapperPosse-SSBWiiU.jpg|Duck Hunt using [[#NES Zapper Posse|NES Zapper Posse]].
</gallery>

==Profiles and statistics==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' trophy information===
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|-
!Ducks
|[[File:Trophy277.PNG|100px]]
|align=center|''Duck Hunt''<br>10/85
|''These friendly fowl are the targets in the game Duck Hunt, which utilizes the Nintendo Zapper Light Gun. They appear and randomly fly about trying to escape after your faithful (if slightly clamorous) hunting dog flushes them out. Once you drop the ducks, your dog dutifully fetches them by the napes of their necks and grins at you.''
|-
|}

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' sticker information===
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|-
!width="150px"|Name
!width="100px"|Image
!Artwork from
!Effect in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|The Subspace Emissary]]
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|Duck
|[[File:Duck Sticker.png]]
|''Duck Hunt
|align=left|Launch Resistance +20<br>'''Usable by:''' Ice Climbers, Pit, Mr. Game & Watch, R.O.B.
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' trophy information===
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!Duck Hunt
|[[File:DuckHuntTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[File:DuckHuntTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|'''NES''' ''Duck Hunt'' (10/1985)
|''You could call these two the stars of the NES 1985 launch title Duck Hunt. The goofy dog would chase down any ducks hit by the Zapper. In Smash Bros., these two work as a team to fight. When a can or a clay pigeon is in play, hit the button again to fire at it. Show your foes how the ducks felt!''
|''Back in 1987, when Duck Hunt came out, these two might not have had the best relationship. That all seems to have changed now, and this unlikely pair are here to fight together. After throwing a can or a clay pigeon, press the button again to have a little helper fire the NES Zapper for extra damage!''
|-
!Duck Hunt (Alt.)
|[[File:DuckHuntAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[File:DuckHunt(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|'''NES''' ''Duck Hunt'' (10/1985)
|''Duck Jump, an up special, has the charming twosome float up in an adorable fashion. It also makes getting back to the stage much easier. Their side smash can hit up to three times at close range, depending on your shooting skills. By charging up the attack, you can increase the range even further!''
|''Duck Jump Duo, an up special, has the charming twosome float up in an adorable fashion. It also makes getting back to the stage much easier. Their side smash can hit up to three times at close range, depending on your shooting skills and by charging up the attack, you can increase the range even further!''
|-
!bgcolor=lightblue|NES Zapper Posse
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=lightblue|[[File:NESZapperPosseTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=lightblue colspan=2|''In this Final Smash, three games from the Light Gun Series team up: Duck Hunt, Hogan's Alley, and Wild Gunman. A flock of ducks fly by, warping anyone they hit to the Wild West. There, a posse of gunmen will use foes for target practice! If the ducks don't hit anyone, though, nothing happens besides some birds passing through.''
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!bgcolor=lightblue|Dog
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=lightblue|[[File:DogTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|'''NES''' ''Duck Hunt'' (10/1985)
|bgcolor=lightblue colspan=2|''In the NES game Duck Hunt, the dog is your trusty hunting partner. He scares the ducks and then picks up the ones you hit. If you don't hit any, though, he'll laugh at you. So much for man's best friend... In the Duck Hunt stage in this game, he'll occasionally pop up in his 8-bit glory and let you use him as a platform!''
|-
!bgcolor=lightblue|Duck
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=lightblue|[[File:DuckTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|'''NES''' ''Duck Hunt'' (10/1985)
|bgcolor=lightblue colspan=2|''In the classic NES game Duck Hunt, you hunt, er...ducks. The dog flushes them into the air, and then you aim and fire. Taking down ducks get you points in the Duck Hunt stage in this game too. It has no effect on the battle, but the alternative Duck Hunt action might be a refreshing change from constantly punching your friends in the face.''
|}
<small>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>

===Palutena's Guidance===
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]''': I don't want to fight that cute dog!
*'''[[Palutena]]''': Oh, you won't. You'll be fighting the dog AND the duck.
*'''Pit''': So...if I win...
*'''Pit''': is duck on the menu for dinner?!
*'''Palutena''': Let's take things one step at a time, Pit. <span class="explain" title="These two might be called the Duck Hunt Duo, but in some ways, it's kind of like they're a trio! (PAL)">These two may seem like a duo, but they're actually a trio! Together, they're known as "Duck Hunt."</span>
*'''Pit''': <span class="explain" title="What? You mean it's three-on-one?! (PAL)">So where's the third team member?</span>
*'''Palutena''': Listen, just be careful. You could get shot out of nowhere.
*'''Pit''': A mysterious sharpshooter, eh? Well, that does make things more exciting!

===amiibo===
*''These two were the stars of the NES launch title Duck Hunt, way back in 1985. This goofy dog would chase down any ducks hit by the Zapper accessory, but wasn’t shy about laughing at missed shots. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, these two work as a team to fight. Quack! Bark? Both!''

==Name in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ダックハント
|JapR=Dakku Hanto
|JapM=
|Spa=
|SpaM=
|SpaA=
|SpaAM=
|SpaE=Dúo Duck Hunt
|SpaEM=Duck Hunt Duo
|Fra=
|FraM=
|FraA=
|FraAM=
|FraE=Duo Duck Hunt
|FraEM=Duck Hunt Duo
|Dut=Duck Hunt-duo
|DutM=Duck Hunt Duo
|Ger=
|GerM=
|Ita=
|ItaM=
|Por=
|PorM=
|Rus=Дуэт <span class="explain" title="Диск Хунт">Duck Hunt</span>
|RusR=Duet Duck Hunt
|RusM=Duck Hunt Duo
|Kor=덕 헌트
|KorR=Deok Heonteu
|KorM=Duck Hunt
|Chi=獵鴨狗<br>''Lièyā Gǒu''<br>打獵 (Traditional)<br>打猎 (Simplified)<br>''Dǎliè'' (''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'')
|ChiM=Duck-Hunting Dog<br><br>Lit. "to hunt"
|Rom=
|RomM=
}}

==Trivia==
*The [[Duck Hunt (WarioWare: Touched!)|Duck Hunt]] microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' bears the ''Duck Hunt'' title, but instead of featuring the dog and ducks, it uses [[Clay Shooting|clay pigeons]] from ''Duck Hunt''{{'}}s Game C.

==References==
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