Enguarde

The valiant swordfish
Enguarde
Species	Swordfish
Eye color	Black
Debut	Donkey Kong Country

Enguarde is a swordfish whom has often worked with the Kong family as an animal buddy. He is the Kongs' aquatic protector. He is almost like an underwater version of Rambi in that Enguarde's sharp bill can cut through every obstacle (unless it has spikes).

Background

Enguarde first appeared to aid Donkey Kong and Diddy in the aquatic levels of Donkey Kong Country. Enguarde also served a similar purpose of helping the Kongs during the battles on Crocodile Island in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Enguarde's next appearance in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble was notable in that Enguarde had his own battle with a boss character in the form of Barbos. Enguarde battled Barbos a second time in Donkey Kong Land III.

Enguarde later returned in Donkey Kong 64, but with a diminished role like Rambi's. Enguarde was only found in the Gloomy Galleon. Enguarde demonstrated a new ability, as he could pick up speed and leap out of the water. This skill was important in that Enguarde could use this to leap through several hoops that unlocked new areas of the Gloomy Galleon.

He also appeared in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, where he could be ridden in the underwater levels similar to previous games once a character broke open his crate.

Trivia

• Enguarde appears in every Rareware-made Donkey Kong game except for Donkey Kong Land.
• Enguarde (and a purple swordfish) were planned to appear in Donkey Kong Racing, but the game was canceled after Rareware was bought out by Microsoft.
• Enguarde also appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.