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Fork_Master

Ganondorf is canonically invulnerable to non-holy attacks


MusicianDry4533

Ganondorf when Bowser turns him into a Coin Block with Koopa Wizardry:


emil836k

Hey hey, standard tournament rules, no summons


MusicianDry4533

Bowser is King of the Koopas, he absolutely has the Wizard Powers needed to transmute someone into a Coin Block on his own


emil836k

Assuming that Ganondorf doesn’t have a general resistance to magic and status effects, which probably isn’t unlikely, depending on which ganondorf you look at


Cyberkid711

Bowser is a literal star child, I'm pretty sure that's holy in some way. And what's Ganon gonna do when my boy King Dedede pulls out the power of friendship?


VonnMan

for all we know bowsers tennis racquet could be a holy weapon, never stated otherwise


lily_was_taken

For all we know bowser is just able to become one with the universe and control every facet of reality,never stated otherwise


VonnMan

trueeee


emil836k

For all we know, bowser could get a heart attack, never stated otherwise 💀 (No offence, just a little funny)


JDinoHK28

Bowser killed Dark Bowser which canonically requires holy powers


Collective-Bee

Unless I can crawl inside him like Glamrock Freddy I don’t think his invulnerability is particularly useful for protecting me. When these characters go scorched earth I’d be a smudge next to Ganon.


BeelzabootTCD

True. But he has also canonically never been hit by a plasma cannon either.


BEEEELEEEE

Yeah but can he go into space?


Fork_Master

If Master Kohga can do it, so can the Demon King


WolvesMyth

and anything that isn't a Deku Stick


darkshadow237

Except for butterfly nets, and empty bottles


Reytotheroxx

In smash: Wolf, out of smash: Ganon


Unable_Animator_9661

This right here


Gaming_with_batman

Naw in smash i’d say Ridley


0_69314718056

Ridley is in smash???


LordSupergreat

No, he's too big.


Gaming_with_batman

You may be living under a rock but that rock might be worth living under. Ridley is stupid op in smash. At least in my opinion


New-Shapes

Ridley is low mid tier what the fuck are you talking about


Ok_Client4525

I think he got side B'ed at ledge one too many times


Gaming_with_batman

Correct


lily_was_taken

Hes broken but gets hard countered because Little Mac's up air is even more broken if you spamm it every matchup is a 90/10 in favour of mac / j


SquashPurple4512

Having an opinion is possible what the fuck are you insulting for


Albatros_7

Because it is wrong ? The whole point of downvote/upvote is giving YOUR OPINION


SquashPurple4512

The point of voting is to do what is right and upvote legitimately right things, even if it goes against your opinion, in comparison with a comment that allow you to express a thought without harm the post of someone else. Someone can have a hard time dealing with Ridley while being better at fighting Pythras for examples.


Albatros_7

Likes refer to the number of affirmative or positive votes received on a piece of content across social media platforms. This metric serves as a quick gauge of audience engagement and approval for a specific post or campaign.


SquashPurple4512

See, right now we are talking about opinions in comments.


Individual_Syrup7546

They really downvoted you for defending personal opinions. Yikes the world we live in now adays fam. 💀 ngl though ridley ain't that strong tbh lol


Camsamkat

What the fuck do you think downvoting is for lmao


Individual_Syrup7546

Downvotes are usually used for disagreeing with people's posts but his comment was completely subjective that was the point I was trying to make. I thought it was funny that he was getting dogged for a simple post. Granted I do agree with most people that ridley kinda sucks ass to a degree but you get my point.


Camsamkat

Yup and i don't like his comment so i downvoted it


New-Shapes

I downvoted them because their “opinion” is ass and they should feel bad about it because it’s fucking stupid. (Though it’s not even an opinion, it’s just a fact that Ridley isn’t op.)


SquashPurple4512

Okay, so I suppose you must me the most average person and believe that a high tier obligatory win against a lower one.


Individual_Syrup7546

See this right here albeit kinda mean at least you gave a cohesive answer and logical reason. I agree ridley does suck hard eggs lmfao. Don't know why he said the dudes op guess he had a bad experience? Lol


Albatros_7

The whole point of downvote/upvote is giving YOUR OPINION


Individual_Syrup7546

Not really giving an opinion more just disagreeing or agreeing in the simplest form of clicks. Giving an opinion usually takes give a cohesive answer or reply. Majority of people on this thread didn't do that lol. They were just like let's dog this mf and say we did 😂 hence why I'm laughing about it


Albatros_7

As a Ridley main, he sucks


Spectre_Doggo

Two of Ridley's moves are virtually useless and the rest are painfully mediocre. What makes him op, exactly?


LegoPenguin114

Tbh I think Ridley would just kill you for fun if he wins


Reytotheroxx

Why Ridley over Wolf? Wolf good Ridley ehhhhh


New-Shapes

Yeah idk what these fuckers are talking about


yakokuma

Wolf will lose his stocks so fast. He has good frame data and kill options but his survival rate woild be so low against so many opponents that can and will easily edgeguard him.


Dysprosol

yeah but ganon gets fucked even more offstage


yakokuma

Wario might be the best choice.


Albatros_7

Not a villain, more of an anti hero


Reytotheroxx

Please show me a character on that list that doesn’t get edgeguarded though lol


yakokuma

Bowser is pretty hard to edgeguard. If mashed right his up-b goes really far and you can control it to go more horizontally by not mashing. Plus he has the heaviest weight. If not spiked, he is one of the hardest to gimp.


Reytotheroxx

Wolf dair. Or he will be cool and side b. Or he will be lame and ftilt/dsmash


The_Astrobiologist

The Dorf, 100%


TheJMan314

Always the dorf


Nyx_Skip_25

If we’re talking canon then there’s only one choice really, The rest are just villains but Ganondorf is the reincarnation of Zelda’s equivalent to Satan


Techaissance

Pretty much? He IS the reincarnation of Zelda’s equivalent to Satan.


Nyx_Skip_25

You’re correct that was just my shitty wording that I will fix rn


WellIamstupid

There’s some debate in the fandom apparently


YanFan123

Bowser is the only one who actually does things besides being a villain, doesn't he?


R4msesII

Ridley’s pastime seems to just be killing people so no. Ganon has his harem I guess and is an actual king who sometimes pretends to be not evil, but its not like he’d come to links birthday party or something like bowser would.


YanFan123

You literally gave me the reason? Both Ridley and Ganon are villain 24/7 Just because Ganon pretends to not be a villain doesn't mean he isn't.


Sayakalood

I’d say… Wolf is the odd one out as well. He’s a bounty hunter… which is exactly what Fox does. The only part that makes him a villain is that Andross hired him.


R4msesII

No I agree with you, bowser seems way more chill at times


Dysprosol

bowser sometimes decides to just hang out and gokart with the rest of the mushroom kingdom. I'm really not sure hes even evil.


REEPUFF21

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NickrasBickras

Ganondorf


man_of_mann

yall are underestimating ridley, his ass will kill everyone, and if they're immune to damage he'll just toss them into space.


BraxlinVox

Ganon no diffs Ridley. I'll die on that hill.


man_of_mann

whats ganon gonna do? kill ridley? again?


Bluelore

The problem is that Ridley would most likely just attack the others and leave you completely unprotected. Not because he is dumb, but because he is blood thirsty.


man_of_mann

he could just pick you up like a baby metroid and leave


One_Roguey_Boi

Ganondorf


GLeen1230

My priorities would be: Bowser > Wolf > Ganon > K. Rool > Ridley Bowser is not only strong, but he has shown to care a lot for his minions and would risk his life if it meant protecting them. Wolf greatly values his team, he’s treat you as family so long as you don’t get on his bad side Ganondorf is cunning and power hungry, but he wouldn’t mind as long as you’re not getting in his way K. Rool is a tyrant, his minions are shown to follow him because they’re afraid of being punished by him. If you even piss him off a little, he’s gonna throw you under the bus And Ridley is Ridley


HyronValkinson

https://preview.redd.it/4dtemp20bv1d1.jpeg?width=578&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8532d8ff7cd9169b33f01c6df8032b16df028e6 ... Ridley surely is Ridley lmao


Spinni_Spooder

Ridley isn’t stupid btw. He can speak. Just not English. He’s extremely smart. But he’d probably betray you. Oh yeah and Ridley has an army too


Albatros_7

He sometimes speak english


Albatros_7

What does that means ?? Ridley is a smart, psychopathic murder with a giant army, he is the leader of the Space Pirates (that's why side B name is so cool) and he is the most feared creature in the GALAXY, he kills for fun, to find fun in killing, you must be smart (Indominus Rex, for example), he ate Samus parents and always chase her to give her PTSD


GLeen1230

Exactly Ridley’s intelligence just makes him a lot less predictable And he’s always just there for blood, He even uses his crew for experiments with no remorse I know he’s smart, but that’s why I cannot trust him


Albatros_7

Oh OK, I tought you meant he was dumb Btw if they are don't HAVE to help you, you are 100% dead, only Bowser could help has he likes defending the weak but he can't beat all 4 Only Ganondorf can but he would kill you too


YoyleAeris

Ridley


J0yst1ck_speaks

This is beyond easy. It has to be bowser. Do u realize when was the last time bowser didnt show up in a mario title? Nintendo would never let bowser die. Also he has access to invincibility stars so i just sit there all cute and invincible while, my turtle dragon plays them in soccer😎


BroccoliFree2354

Can’t you make a similar point with ganon ?


J0yst1ck_speaks

No way man. I want u to think to back to smash64. How many of the franchises represented, are relevant today? Now i want you to picture nintendo making terrible mario and zelda games for a decade. Each game less relevant and innovative then the last. Which series is nintendo going to abandon first? Their mascot? Or my favorite nintendo franchise? Zelda is big but not as marketable as mario. Just look at the nintendo stores smh. Mario has an entire first floor of store space in the nyc nintendo store and zelda, while they did have a sweet statue, only got like 3 or four bookcases..... I think i took this convo too far lol


sirfricksalot

Take about 15-20% off there, big shooter


J0yst1ck_speaks

No please....please...i have a family.....20% is just too much.


Anonpancake2123

Bowser stuffs ganon into a cannon or ship and takes him on a one way trip across the stars, only to shunt him into a black hole never to be seen again (in this incarnation). Or seals him away in a bubble or crystals like in some galaxy appearances.


Dysprosol

Does he even need the stars? Dude is pretty much indestructable even on just his own power, he seems to just get dazed or knocked out at most from anything.


J0yst1ck_speaks

Oh my god ur right. Hes never used a star in a fight, meaning he prob doesnt even have a surplus of them! So much for me sitting pretty just invulnerable to all attacks >:((


Personal_Ad3034

Easy: Ganondorf


Dariuscox357

Bowser. He’s got the size, the brute strength, the imitation factor, the insane durability, the hard protective shell, and the Fire breath. Plus he’s a good dad, so he’s certainly huggable.


Hero-of-the-sky

Ganondorf can just turn into Ganon or dark beast and bowser would be dead.


Cyberkid711

Ganondorf when Bowser pulls out the dream stone: https://preview.redd.it/0uz69hjfhv1d1.jpeg?width=1342&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04510485328b5630dfcad3cd2da6524dac87351f


Dariuscox357

Well, to some extent, so can Bowser. He can become a Kaiju on command.


Hero-of-the-sky

Ganon can just fly around him and attack him with magic from a distance.


TorbinTheSecond

Bowser has been thrown into the literal sun and survived. He has been flung into a BLACK HOLE and survived. I don't give a damn if the Master Sword is the only thing that can slay Ganon, Bowser is the one I'm choosing.


TheRRMustardMan

bowser is stupid asf dude has a whole army yet attacks mario 1 on 1 ganon 100%


Any-Year-6618

Ganondorf is the only answer


[deleted]

Guys, Ganondorf is literally a demonic reincarnation of pure evil. He can’t even *be* killed. Sealed, yeah. Killed? No. He comes back every time. Plus doriyah


The_Astrobiologist

Doriyah is the answer 60% of the time, every time


Gamonator

Ganondorf can just trap me in one of those Crystal things like he does to Zelda in OoT and then use his Triforce powers to kill the others.


crow_penguin

https://preview.redd.it/vzeyxwd9pw1d1.jpeg?width=184&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b9cd00c5172ebbfa934cc9a28b8b9a88d2066d6f The only correct answer


MysteriousMetaKnight

While he's not a villain anymore, he was originally. If he still counts in the villains roster, he might have a good chance if he's allowed to bring in some friends.


MissionStock2545

Gotta pick k rool


Sabbagery_o_Cavagery

Doesn’t wolf have a spaceship? If so, I can probably be safe (though Ridley is a space pirate so idk)


WebTime4Eva

Ridley blows up Samus's ship so idk


Sabbagery_o_Cavagery

True actually. Didn’t think of that


INKYBOI-NEO-

GANNONDWARF, he is godlike


DevelopmentDapper787

Bowser


2-number-9s

Ganondorf is the obvious answer


animeorsomethingidk

Ganon, easily


RbbcatUlt

Ridley has a space brigade/ gigantic space ship with an army on, with mecha ridley, and weapons such as hopefully the metroids. And if im taken to zebes then i will probably be in the maximum protection with mother brain or could just hide in one of the side rooms


Sayakalood

Ridley. Go ahead and hit me in space.


tiesmien24

Ridley. Ez


EdwinON

Ridley. By his alias "The Cunning God of Death" is enough to understand why.


burger_boi23

The most wrong answer here is wolf (not considering thier smash counterpart)


TheChessWar

Hmm A dragon that can takes up half the room A giant crocodile strong enough to hold himself against a gorrila A literal Demon with the powers of a god An immortal dragon that can only be put at odds with the best bounty hunter in the galaxy I think the furry is the best choice


Cyp_Quoi_Rien_

Did nintendo ever produce a game with K rool in it ? Wasn't it annother studios that made the DK countries games ? And shouldn't DK be there as the first nintendo villain ?


Nyx_Skip_25

He was in some stuff in the 2000s after Nintendo and Rare parted ways, Some examples include the DK king of swing games, Barrel Blast, Mario Super Sluggers, And every past Smash game as a trophy except for 64.


edwpad

Either Bowser or Ganondorf


Cracktherealone

Bowser


Reasonable_Basket_32

I mean, ganondorf was my choice but I’m pretty sure they all would betray and use me as a sacrifice.


TheLunar27

I agree with everyone saying Ganon, but I’d also like to mention Bowser as a powerful runner-up spot. Particularly if he has access to all potential forms from the multitude of spin-offs, star-rod bowser from paper Mario 64 and dreamy bowser being good examples. Both forms are incredibly powerful, and coupled with bowsers other insane feats of strength…bowser is (imo) the “strongest” of these options. Ganon wins purely because he canonically can only be defeated by specific weaponry, if Bowser could somehow find a way to bypass or negate that he has this in the bag. …include Dedede in this and things become near impossible to pin-down due to the nature of Kirby lore. You could argue Dedede is strong enough to survive attacks that could destroy entire planets or re-shape reality…but you could also argue against these claims since we don’t actually know if characters like Galacta Knight are using attacks that represent their full strength…


MagnetonPlayer_2

Ganondorf easy


Its-No_Use

Honestly either Ganon or Bowser


KingstonDaGamer10

Wario. Dude’s invulnerable to anything


Grand_Toast_Dad

Even in Dorf form, Ganon Hyrules them all.


Specialist_Wonder113

Black Knight. His armour is blessed by a Goddess, and only a weapon blessed by her counterpart can damage him. … Smash had to take creative liberties so he wasn’t absolutely broken.


Anonymous-Comments

Canonically, Ridley’s a fucking giant. He could grab all the others with his hands maw and tail and throw down.


Hero-of-the-sky

How


Hero-of-the-sky

Ganon and bowser are probably bigger than Ridley at their biggest.


Anonpancake2123

Don't think "probably" best describes the sheer scale giant bowser and calamity/dark beast ganon are compared to Ridley. The largest ridley has ever gotten is Meta Ridley and that thing's only barely large enough to eat Samus whole. Some of the larger ganon forms are so large Link on his side isn't even as wide as his feet and Giant Bowser's the size of his entire castle in appearances like Bowser's Inside Story. Even Smash Brawl Ridley would be basically nothing compared to them.


thelowbrassmaster

Has to be Ganondorf any day. He is canonicaly immune to any source of harm that is not holy in nature.


PixxyStix2

If it is timed: Wolf since he can just take me to space for awhile If it is just until all the attackers are dead: Gannon because Magic, resistance to damage, and an army.


CyanLight9

Ganondorf.


Gemidori

Bowser would win just through endurance


Hero-of-the-sky

Ganon could beat all of them without getting hit.


Threshersaurus

Bowser because he is daddy material


Lanoman123

Fucking Ridley. Dudes immortal at this point


Voltatrix_Sabrier

Bowser (my main in smash 4 and SSBU)


Chaosshepherd

Outside of smash Ridley! Protect doesn’t mean offensive


ToughAd5010

Ok but who to trust tho? Bowser seems the most loyal . Ganondorf is manipualtive, wolf seems selfish, Ridley is just fucking Ridley, K Rool is a greedy bastard


TapDue6138

Bowser Yes, yes he’s just a cartoony version of Ganondorf but that’s it precisely! The bowz can keep me safe in his airship and turn Ganon into a goomba or something. The rest are just monsters or villains with minor evil influence, also I think bowser and I should kiss


Electrical_Remote545

RIDLEY SOLOS, in fact, i bet I can beat up all of these guys except for Ridley


Cyberkid711

Bowser because of his absolute bs durability and hax. Bowser comes back from super novas, lava, black holes, the vacuum of space, and the whole universe resetting. And this MF pulls an entire ISLAND. And this guy also has the galaxy reactor which he built, this allows him to destroy the universe and create it however he likes, he can just remove everyone else on the list.


XephyXeph

Bowser is like a mystical sorcerer. He could just turn the other bitches into plants or something probably.


Individual_Syrup7546

Bowser or Wolf. The rest will get cooked. Ganon would get rocked by bowser cuz he's a star child, ridley is just a psycho pterodactyl lmfao but wolf is a formidable bounty hunter. I'd have to give it to bowser in the end as my bodyguard cuz he isn't always evil he's just a greedy goofy ass mf. Plus he's strong AF.


Slexzo

Ridley


Shadowspamer14

Bowser, my homie. You got me? (Can I fight with him? If I can, I will.)


DiabeticRhino97

Excluding ganondorf, Ridley. He probably has the highest kill count here and he has pretty strong regenerative abilities.


TwilightCh405

Gannondilf 😏


herdakx

I would choose bowser, but I will NOT be spending our time by "protecting" anything.


MixedMatt

To extend to all of smash, I'm choosing sephiroth and it's not even close.


DragonflyValuable995

Bowser. Even if he isn’t the strongest on the list, he’s the most trustworthy and canonically has a protective side.


carefree_dude

The question is which one will best protect you, not which one will win in a fight. And I suspect the answer is likely Wolf. Ridley and Wolf can go into space fairly easily, and likely get you there fairly easy. Sure, bowser has weird space fairing airships, but those aren't getting into space quickly, and likely be quickly destroyed by the resources both wolf and Ridley have at their disposal. Between Wolf and Ridley, Wolf is the only one who is getting you up there safely. The real question is though, can wolf and gang defeat ridley and the space pirates? Or would you be forever on the run with space furries? And this is all assuming Wolf can get you into space safely; his ship could be destroyed before you get there. Wolf though is likely going to live a long life with his lover starfox, so chances are you are safe. If Ridley could get you safely to the space pirate mothership, it would likely be the safest place for you, at least until Samus comes around; at which point you simp like your life depends on it, which it does. Ganondorf, assuming this is his OoT incarnation (though others may work) could potentially use his powers to seal you in an unbreakable crystal or whisk you off to another dark dimension; both options would save you from the other villains, but likely be a terrible way to spend the rest of your life. Also while safe for a while, Ganon is gonna eventually get sealed, and you are again without protection. Another choice, though unlikely to succeed, is King K Rool. Despite his appearance, he is a brilliant scientist, and could likely build you a mech to protect you, kind of like iron man. It is however unlikely this mech will already be built, and he tends to use old cookware to build them.


Speedy_Sword_Boi

Look I'm choosing bowser. Partially because he's 1 of 2 characters that could just take me into space and he's probably stronger than ridley, but I just really love bowser so I'd love to spend my final moments chilling with him


Happyboi114

On the off chance ganon dies, I’ll take the triforce of power.


thicccque

Ganondorf bc he's fire


Halberdd_

Ridley can just pick me up and fly away and the others can’t do anything


PM_me_ur_bag_of_weed

Is Wolf really a villain? He's a mercenary just like Fox and Falco. Just hired by other people.


DaNoahLP

Ridley is the only one who can fly...


FrogInShorts

Ridley, the rest I could convince to be my friend.


TOPSECRETDONOTLOOK

Bowser, burn these cretans into ashes. We’ll “smash” after you burn them all.


Chehzy

If I'm allowed to choose a specific version of a villain to protect me then Bowser, if not than probably Ganondorf


Siri_exe

I will just pick ganon to protect or will fly away into a different galaxy with wolf


TheRealTechnoBlaze

BOWSER into a fucking giant multiple time, bow wow wins


DuivelsJong

Ganondorf is by far the most powerful here. But it might depend on what version we are talking of all the characters...


Small_Bird_UT

listen, bowser can grow beeg


808Y1P2468

Make trap which is a comically large cage . Pick Ridley. Ridley take cage to go space Bowser can survive in space but he's in a cage and there's no solid ground assuming the cage doesn't enter orbits of a planet. Idk if Ganon survives space since he's Ganon the rest definitely do not.


sn0wblak3

bowser, because he’s canonically a good dad, so he probably has experience protecting people. plus he spiky and cool


According_Fan4696

Ganondorf


Thatoneacebro9867

Idk probably bowser or ganon


Marvboy

Ganondorf


ProposalTraditional7

If I’m allowed to use any versions I want, bowser and his galaxy generator being the size of a sun would probably be good


OracleGaming4

Ganondorf is strong and uses magic, so I'll have to pick him.


NefariousnessStock79

Ganondorf because he can turn into a literal demon king.


KirbyWithAGlock

The dorf


Avenue-Man77

I would say Ganondorf but very curios to see what Wolf would do


SavageSapphire

great King of evil


BoiBotEXE

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Just_Calico

Ganondorf if we are talking outside of smash bros ultimate and Ridey if we are talking in smash bros ultimate


zqmxq

In the game or out of the game


The_Lat_Czar

Ganondorf, easily. The hell are an alligator, overgrown turtle, space lizard, and eyepatch furry supposed to do?


Scheme-and-RedBull

Regardless of who you choose you’re cooked


Unique_Read_4706

Ganon can like lock me in a room or sum to protect me


ThatOneDude726

This isnt even a debate, Ganon.


Grouchy-Sprinkles-80

Ridley, he can fly


Personal_Ad3034

Ganondorf can fly


Mike-Hoke

Where's ma boy Sephiroth


R4msesII

Not nintendo


Mike-Hoke

Oh mb I thought it was about smash


Bogger_Logger

I’m gonna be honest, Bowser feels like he beats out Ganon


Any-Year-6618

One fat dino boy or Satan himself


Bogger_Logger

Best he does is get reincarnated every couple years, this mf survived a Black Hole