Smokey
| Smokey | |
|---|---|
 Artwork in Diddy Kong Racing | |
| Full name | Smokey the Dragon |
| Species | Dragon |
| First appearance | Diddy Kong Racing (1997) |
| Latest appearance | Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007) |
| Latest portrayal | Johnni Christensen (1997)[1] |
Smokey is a boss in Diddy Kong Racing and its Nintendo DS remake. His body is colored orange with a yellow belly, face, and feet, and his eyes are green (making him the only boss in the game without yellow eyes). He speaks with a Northern Irish accent. Prior to the game's events, Smokey was brainwashed by Wizpig and entrusted with the final piece of the Wizpig amulet, so Smokey is not inherently a villain.
During gameplay, the player can race Smokey at his own course in Dragon Forest after completing every challenge in said world. Smokey has a challenge level named after him, Smokey Castle, but he does not appear here. In the boss race, the player has to race Smokey while in a plane. Smokey drops behind puffs of fire that can slow the player. When the player completes the first match against Smokey, he challenges them to complete the four Silver Coin Challenges, or Balloon Touch Challenge in the remake, before engaging in a rematch. In his second race, Smokey flies faster than before and drops behind more fireballs. When the player wins again, Smokey is freed from Wizpig's control and gives players the final piece of the Wizpig amulet. Later on, during the ending, Smokey appears in Timber's Island, celebrating with the other characters.
Gallery
Diddy Kong Racing artwork
Diddy Kong Racing artwork
Diddy Kong Racing artwork
Diddy Kong Racing screenshot of Smokey being raced
Diddy Kong Racing DS screenshot of Smokey challenging the player
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドラゴン[?] Doragon |
Dragon |
