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{{quote|Enguarde the swordfish will help you get straight to the point! |Cranky Kong}}
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{{quote|Eduardo the swordfish will help you get straight to the point! |Cranky Kong}}
{{Animal Buddy Infobox
{{Animal Buddy Infobox
|image = [[File:EnguardeArtworkCountry.png|250px|center]]
|image = [[File:EnguardeArtworkCountry.png|250px|center]]
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|caption = Enguarde's artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
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|caption = Eduardo's artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
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|species = Swordfish
|species = Swordfish
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|games = ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' <br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (trophy cameo)
|games = ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'' <br>''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' <br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (trophy cameo)
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'''Enguarde the Swordfish''' is a long-time recurring [[Animal Buddy]] that has aided the [[Kong]]s in almost all their underwater adventures. Enguarde has been around since the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and has returned in the rest of the trilogy, as well as in many games after it.
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'''Eduardo the Swordfish''' is a long-time recurring [[Animal Buddy]] that has aided the [[Kong]]s in almost all their underwater adventures. Eduardo has been around since the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and has returned in the rest of the trilogy, as well as in many games after it.
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Enguarde possess the ability to stab an underwater foe, being a swordfish, which greatly aids exploration of underwater areas, as Kongs cannot hurt underwater foes regularly. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', they can charge up their stab and release to open [[Bonus Level|Bonus Rooms]] or just to travel a great distance, defeating enemies directly in front of it. Enguarde can swim with more control than the Kongs underwater.
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Eduardo possess the ability to stab an underwater foe, being a swordfish, which greatly aids exploration of underwater areas, as Kongs cannot hurt underwater foes regularly. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', they can charge up their stab and release to open [[Bonus Level|Bonus Rooms]] or just to travel a great distance, defeating enemies directly in front of it. Eduardo can swim with more control than the Kongs underwater.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
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Enguarde debuted in the first water level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', [[Coral Capers]], and most of the water levels after. Enguarde is the Kong's only means of attacking underwater enemies, by thrusting his very reliable bill (though note some enemies such as [[Clambo]] are immune to his attacks, but only if it is closed), otherwise they will have to riskily swim and avoid enemies. Enguarde swims with ease, being a fish, and faster than the Kongs. Because of this, Enguarde is considered a very useful asset to the team. Enguarde can charge himself forward to hurt any foes. He can also take a hit for the Kongs like the other Buddies, but note he'll try to run away, in most cases out of reach unless he hits a wall and turns around. He can also simply continuously charge to swim faster than a normal Kong.
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Eduardo debuted in the first water level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', [[Coral Capers]], and most of the water levels after. Eduardo is the Kong's only means of attacking underwater enemies, by thrusting his very reliable bill (though note some enemies such as [[Clambo]] are immune to his attacks, but only if it is closed), otherwise they will have to riskily swim and avoid enemies. Eduardo swims with ease, being a fish, and faster than the Kongs. Because of this, Eduardo is considered a very useful asset to the team. Eduardo can charge himself forward to hurt any foes. He can also take a hit for the Kongs like the other Buddies, but note he'll try to run away, in most cases out of reach unless he hits a wall and turns around. He can also simply continuously charge to swim faster than a normal Kong.
====''Donkey Kong Country 2/Land 2''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2/Land 2''====
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Enguarde's role remains unchanged from the previous game in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', except he now can charge his attack, allowing him to charge suddenly forward, defeating underwater enemies in his path, or simply getting through a straight area quicker. This charge ability can also be used to get secret underwater bonus areas, the said areas usually indicated by bananas leading into them. Also, he is not seen in as many underwater levels compared to his ''Donkey Kong Country'' appearance due to the introducing of other aquatic Buddies, [[Clapper the Seal|Clapper]] and [[Glimmer the Anglerfish|Glimmer]]. In this game the Kongs can transform into Enguarde via [[Animal Barrel]]. Lastly, there is an Enguarde segment in the level [[Animal Antics]] of [[Lost World]].
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Eduardo's role remains unchanged from the previous game in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', except he now can charge his attack, allowing him to charge suddenly forward, defeating underwater enemies in his path, or simply getting through a straight area quicker. This charge ability can also be used to get secret underwater bonus areas, the said areas usually indicated by bananas leading into them. Also, he is not seen in as many underwater levels compared to his ''Donkey Kong Country'' appearance due to the introducing of other aquatic Buddies, [[Clapper the Seal|Clapper]] and [[Glimmer the Anglerfish|Glimmer]]. In this game the Kongs can transform into Eduardo via [[Animal Barrel]]. Lastly, there is an Eduardo segment in the level [[Animal Antics]] of [[Lost World]].
====''Donkey Kong Country 3/Land III''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 3/Land III''====
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Enguarde returns in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' as one of the [[Animal Buddy|Animal Buddies]] appearing in the game. His powers and purpose are exactly the same of what they were in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He also is featured in the boss level against [[Barbos]], where he must charge into the boss's weak spot after exposing it.
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Eduardo returns in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' as one of the [[Animal Buddy|Animal Buddies]] appearing in the game. His powers and purpose are exactly the same of what they were in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He also is featured in the boss level against [[Barbos]], where he must charge into the boss's weak spot after exposing it.
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Enguarde reappears in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. He acts the same, but unlike the three previous games, Enguarde has lost his [[Supercharge]] ability.
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Eduardo reappears in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. He acts the same, but unlike the three previous games, Eduardo has lost his [[Supercharge]] ability.
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
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Enguarde is found in the [[Gloomy Galleon]], marking his only appearance, and only [[Lanky Kong|Lanky]] can use him. He is used to break treasure chests and to unlock an area for Tiny to get the mermaid's pearls back.
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Eduardo is found in the [[Gloomy Galleon]], marking his only appearance, and only [[Lanky Kong|Lanky]] can use him. He is used to break treasure chests and to unlock an area for Tiny to get the mermaid's pearls back.
====''Donkey Kong Racing''====
====''Donkey Kong Racing''====
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In ''Donkey Kong Racing'', Enguarde along with a pink-colored version appeared in a trailer for the now canceled game. His skin has gained a few more colors. [[Tiny Kong|Tiny]] is seen riding him, in of course an underwater course, and [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] can be seen on a pink colored one. Whether the pink version is a female version or an entirely new character is not confirmed.
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In ''Donkey Kong Racing'', Eduardo along with a pink-colored version appeared in a trailer for the now canceled game. His skin has gained a few more colors. [[Tiny Kong|Tiny]] is seen riding him, in of course an underwater course, and [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] can be seen on a pink colored one. Whether the pink version is a female version or an entirely new character is not confirmed.
====''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''====
====''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''====
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====Club Nintendo comic====
====Club Nintendo comic====
[[File:Enguarde-Trophy.jpg|thumb|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' trophy.]]
[[File:Enguarde-Trophy.jpg|thumb|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' trophy.]]
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Enguarde appeared as Donkey and Diddy's Animal Buddy in the third part of Club Nintendo's comic "Donkey Kong Country". Diddy and Donkey Kong ride him through water and get attacked by several underwater enemies. An exploding [[TNT Barrel]] pushes them out of the water and onto [[King K. Rool]]'s ship [[Gangplank Galleon]], marking his last appearance in the comic.
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Eduardo appeared as Donkey and Diddy's Animal Buddy in the third part of Club Nintendo's comic "Donkey Kong Country". Diddy and Donkey Kong ride him through water and get attacked by several underwater enemies. An exploding [[TNT Barrel]] pushes them out of the water and onto [[King K. Rool]]'s ship [[Gangplank Galleon]], marking his last appearance in the comic.
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
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Enguarde cameos as both a collectible trophy and sticker in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
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Eduardo cameos as both a collectible trophy and sticker in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
:'''Sticker:'''
:'''Sticker:'''
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:Enguarde: ''Donkey Kong Country'', [Body, Spin] Attack +15, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong
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:Eduardo: ''Donkey Kong Country'', [Body, Spin] Attack +15, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong
:'''Trophy Description:'''
:'''Trophy Description:'''
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::''A swordfish animal buddy. Enguarde always appears on water levels where he can loyally help Donkey Kong around. Much appreciated, right, DK? Complementing his cute, round eyes, Enguarde's pointed bill proves to be a powerful weapon. One thrust from it will easily down most underwater opponents.''
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::''A swordfish animal buddy. Eduardo always appears on water levels where he can loyally help Donkey Kong around. Much appreciated, right, DK? Complementing his cute, round eyes, ''Eduardo's ''pointed bill proves to be a powerful weapon. One thrust from it will easily down most underwater opponents.''
::* ''Donkey Kong Country''
::* ''Donkey Kong Country''
* ''Donkey Kong Country 2''
* ''Donkey Kong Country 2''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*"Enguarde" is a name taken from the French word ''"Engarde"'', meaning "on guard" in English. This word is commonly used before swordfights/when fencing, and Enguarde got this name likely because of being a swordfish, given his large sword-like nose.
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*"Eduardo" is a name taken from the French word ''"Engarde"'', meaning "on guard" in English. This word is commonly used before swordfights/when fencing, and Eduardo got this name likely because of being a swordfish, given his large sword-like nose.
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*Oddly, two of Enguarde appear in the first water level of [[Kongo Jungle]], Coral Capers.
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*Oddly, two of Eduardo appear in the first water level of [[Kongo Jungle]], Coral Capers.
{{Animal Buddy}}
{{Animal Buddy}}