Knuckle Joe

Knuckle Joe is an enemy and helper character from Kirby's game series.

Knuckle Joe has only appeared in two games, but is a highly popular character for his cute looks and fighting skills.

Knuckle Joes are one of the most humanoid enemies in the Kirby series, with a seperate head, torso, and skinny limbs with big feet and hands. They have pointed, elf-like ears, tiny oval-shaped eyes, rosy cheeks and no visible mouth. Their spiky hair is split in two sections by a sort of bandanna that wraps around their heads.

They come in two color variations. Both have tan skin, but the clothing and hair color is different, Enemy versions have lighter purple hair and wear red clothes and shoes, while Helper versions have blond hair and wear primarily blue.

Kirby Super Star
Knuckle Joes are an uncommon enemy in this game. They attack with fast martial-arts moves, but aren't any more of a threat than any other enemy type.

Helper: - Helper Knuckle Joes can use all of the same techniques as Fighter Kirby, except the Tomoe Throw.

Kirby's KiraKira Kids
A single Knuckle Joe fights Kirby over a star piece in this game. He first beats up Kirby, Rick, Coo, and Kine before the match begins. If defeated, he's seen covered in bandages, carted off by a Waddle Dee.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Knuckle Joe is also slated to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an Assist Trophy character.