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=Ganondorf=
=Ganondorf=
[[File:Dark-Lord-Ganondorf.png|180x250px|right]]
{{main|Ganon}}
{{Specify|this=the character that appears throughout the series|other=game-specific boss information and strategies}}
{{Infobox|character
| name    = Ganon
| image    = [[File:Dark Beast Ganon.png|200px]]
| caption  = Dark Beast Ganon from Twilight Princess
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
| location = [[Level 9: Death Mountain]]<br/>[[Pyramid of Power]]<br/>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br/>[[Room of Rites]]<br/>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br/>[[Tower of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Tower of Winds]]<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)]]<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)]]
| title    = Prince of Darkness<br/>King of Evil<br/>Evil Incarnation of Darkness<br/>King of Darkness<br/>Demon King<br/>Dark Beast<br/>Dark Lord<br/>The Beast<br/>Primal Evil<br/>Scourge of Hyrule Castle<br/>Hatred and Malice Incarnate
| race    = [[Gerudo]]
| gender  = Male
| related  = [[Twinrova]] (Surrogate Mothers)
| music    = [[Ganondorf's Theme (Ocarina of Time Soundtrack)]]<br/>[[Enter Ganondorf]]<br/>[[Ganondorf Battle]]<br/>[[Last Battle]]<br/>[[The King of Light and Shadow]]
}}
{{Quote|{{Dump|OoT|1980}} {{Dump|OoT|1981}}{{Ref|OoT|1980|Ganondorf}}{{Ref|OoT|1981|Ganondorf}}|Ganondorf, in ''Ocarina of Time''}}
'''Ganon''', also known as '''Ganondorf''', is the primary antagonist in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He has been present or at least referred to in each of the first five games in the series, and has subsequently been in three more after. Throughout the series, Ganon has had several deaths, both confirmed, like in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', and unconfirmed, as in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Ganon possesses the [[Triforce of Power]], which contains the essence of the Goddess, [[Din]]. This divine power makes Ganon unimaginably strong and grants him boundless power, making him the largest threat to [[Hyrule]] in all its history. As stated in the prophecy of Hyrule, the only one capable of defeating Ganon is the Hero chosen by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]].
==Backstory==
Throughout the games, Ganon's intentions have not changed. Taking the Triforce of Power or earning it and spreading darkness over Hyrule, and he often kidnaps [[Zelda]] in the process. Only his appearance has changed. He is a blue pig-monster in ''The Legend of Zelda'', while in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', he is the King of the [[Gerudo]] and has the power to turn into a giant, green monster. Ganondorf is the human/Gerudo version while Ganon is the abomination, beast or demon version of Ganondorf. In ''Ocarina of Time'', he was the only Gerudo male born in that current century, automatically making him their king.
==Name Issue==
The Prince of Darkness has three "n"s in his name in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', making his name '''G-A-N-N-O-N'''. However, in all other games, he is known as '''G-A-N-O-N''' (two "n"s). Newer fans have used the single "n" form as the canon one, but older fans who first played ''The Legend of Zelda'' back in the day still spell it "Gannon".
==Characteristics==
Ganondorf has gone from a cold, heartless individual to a sad individual and back again. In older games, he seems to be bent only on controlling Hyrule, but in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', players saw a different side of Ganondorf, where he was yearning for Hyrule back. Mostly, though, he seems only bent on evil things.
==In-Game Appearances==
===The Legend of Zelda===
{{main|Ganon (The Legend of Zelda)}}
[[File:Ganon.png|left|100px]]
In ''The Legend of Zelda'', Ganondorf was only in his pig form, Ganon. The intro of the game tells of how Ganon ''stole'' the Triforce of Power, and was rumored to be after the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] too. Before he could steal that one too, Zelda broke the Triforce of Wisdom into eight [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] and hide them inside underground labyrinths (dungeons). She then sent [[Impa]], her nursemaid, searching for a hero to collect all eight pieces and destroy Ganon. Impa comes across [[Link]], and asks him to take this quest. This begins the game.
Once Link has obtained all eight pieces, he can travel to [[Level 9: Death Mountain|Death Mountain]] and confront Ganon. This battle is quite difficult, as for the most part, Ganon will be invisible while shooting fireballs at Link. Ganon can only be hurt if Link strikes his invisible form with his sword. Once Ganon has been hit, he will be visible for a moment, and then disappear again. Once Ganon has been hit enough times with the sword, he will turn a brownish color, which shows he is vulnerable. This is Link's opportunity to finish him off with a shot from the [[Bow]] using a [[Silver Arrow]]. This will defeat Ganon, leaving behind his ashes and the Triforce of Power. Link can now proceed into the door directly above and save Princess Zelda. If Link does not shoot him with the Silver Arrow in time, Ganon will flash before turning invisible again, returning to full strength.
===The Adventure of Link===
[[File:AOL Game Over.png|left]]
Ganon does not appear in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', still dead after his defeat at the hands of Link in ''The Legend of Zelda.'' Despite his physical absence, many of his minions remain and his corrupting influence over Hyrule is still very potent.{{Ref|pg. 3-4|The power that vile heart of Ganon had left behind was causing chaos and disorder in Hyrule. What's more, even after the fall of Ganon, some of his underlings remained, waiting for Ganon's return.|''The Adventure of Link Game Manual''}} Should his followers succeed in defeating Link and sprinkle his blood over the ashes of their master, Ganon will be revived.{{Ref|pg. 4|The key to Ganon's return was the blood of Link - the valiant lad who overthrew the King of Evil. Ganon would be revived by sacrificing Link and sprinkling his blood on the ashes of Ganon.|''The Adventure of Link Game Manual''}} Ganon's menacing silhouette only appears if Link perishes, and presumably completes his conquest and destruction of Hyrule.
{{Clear|left}}
===A Link to the Past===
{{main|Ganon (A Link to the Past)}}
[[File:Ganon-ALTTP-Sprite.png|right]]Prior to the start of the game's events, Ganondorf Dragmire enters the Sacred Realm, obtaining the [[Triforce]]. Desiring its full benefits for himself, he murders his accomplices. Upon touching the Triforce, he is transformed into a boar-like demon dubbed Ganon. The [[Sacred Realm]] also assumes the guise of the [[Dark World]]. Endeavoring to preserve the balance of peace, the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and the [[Seven Wise Men]] lock Ganon in the Dark World.
Some years later, the demon is able to leave the Dark World disguised as the wizard [[Agahnim]]. In a clever twist of fate, Agahnim wins over the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and assumes the reins of power himself. He seals the [[Seven Maidens]] in the Dark World but one eludes him, Zelda, whom Link rescues from the Sanctuary. During Link's quest to obtain the Master Sword, however, Zelda is left unguarded and is captured by Agahnim and subsequently sealed in the Dark World.
After defeating Agahnim in the Dark World, a bat arises from the defeated wizard's body and flies to the [[Pyramid of Power]]. It is revealed that the bat is indeed Ganon and Link must face the boar-like demon in a final battle. Link's [[Master Sword]] and [[Silver Arrow]]s triumph over Ganon's complete Triforce and [[Trident of Power]].
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===Link's Awakening===
{{Main|Shadow Nightmares|section=Shadow of Ganon}}
The Shadow of Ganon is one of the forms the Shadow Nightmares take in the final boss battle of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''.
It can summon bats, like the true Ganon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', and must be dashed into numerous times to defeat. Spin attacks are also effective methods of harming the Shadow of Ganon.
===Ocarina of Time===
{{main|Ganondorf (Ocarina of Time)}}
[[File:Ganondorf-Ocarina.png|200px|right]]As the single male Gerudo born to the Gerudo Tribe every hundred years, Ganondorf was born the king of his people. He is a power-hungry thief and sorcerer seeking to find the omnipotent Triforce and use its power to take over Hyrule. Ganondorf is willing to use any means to achieve his goals, including treachery towards the King of Hyrule and manipulation of his own people.
In order to open the [[Door of Time]] and obtain the Triforce, Ganondorf seeks to obtain the three Spiritual Stones, which act as keys to the Door of Time. In order to make the holders of the stones hand them over, Ganondorf curses the [[Great Deku Tree]], infests [[Dodongo's Cavern]] with monsters, and inflicts a parasite onto [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]].
Link manages to undo all the curses and defeat all the monsters to retrieve the stones himself, but when he returns to Hyrule Castle Town he finds that Ganondorf has already laid siege to the town and drove Princess Zelda out. He allows Link to open the Door of Time, stepping in once the Master Sword pulls Link into a seven-year slumber. With Link unable to stop him, Ganondorf enters the [[Sacred Realm]] and claims the Triforce for himself; however, his unbalanced heart causes the Triforce to split into three pieces, Ganondorf keeping only the Triforce of Power for himself because his heart desired power most of all. With his newly obtained powers, Ganondorf spends the seven years of Link's slumber ruling over Hyrule with an iron fist and seeking the other two holders of the Triforce.
After Link awakens from his slumber, he sets out to undo the evil Ganondorf has inflicted over the land and awaken the five Sages. After doing so, Princess Zelda comes out of disguise and presents Link with Ganondorf's weakness, the [[Light Arrow]]s. With Zelda's disguise removed, Ganondorf is able to find her and capture her, using her to lure Link up into his castle. He hopes to take the pieces of the Triforce from Link and Zelda and engages Link in battle. At first, Link seems to win and the castle collapses, but Ganondorf revives in his beast form, Ganon, and engages Link in battle again. In the end, Link comes out victorious, but as Ganondorf still holds the Triforce of Power he cannot be killed. The Sages are forced to seal Ganondorf away, though he claims that as long as he holds the Triforce of Power, he will return and take his revenge.
===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===
{{main|Ganon (Oracle Series)}}
[[File:Ganon-Oracle.png|200px|left]]
After completing his adventures in both [[Holodrum]] and [[Labrynna]], Link finds out that the cause of [[Onox]] and [[Veran]]'s mischief was the result of a bigger plan devised by the witches [[Twinrova|Koume and Kotake]]; a plan to resurrect the evil king Ganon. The actions of Onox and Veran caused the [[Flame of Sorrow]] and the [[Flame of Destruction]] to be lit. In an attempt to light the third and final flame for their ritual, Twinrova kidnaps Princess Zelda herself to be used as a sacrifice. Although Link is able to defeat Twinrova and save Zelda from the ritual, he cannot stop the resurrection of Ganon, as Twinrova ends up sacrificing their own body as a vessel for the evil king.
The resulting incarnation of Ganon lacks much intelligent thought, though he does show knowledge of who he is. Still, Ganon proves to be the toughest obstacle that Link will have to overcome if he is to restore peace to the world and take his destined place in history as the Legendary Hero.
Through a linked game, Link can go to a secret altar where they will fight Ganon. For the battle, Ganon will constantly be disappearing and reappearing. Sometimes he will appear and slash at you with his trident. He also has several variations on an orb attack: sometimes he will shoot three larger orbs, one large orb, or many smaller orbs. All his attacks including his trident slash can be avoided by jumping with the [[Roc's Cape|Roc's cape]]. Sometimes he also charges up for a jump which will stun you for a moment. Again, you can avoid this by jumping before he lands. To fight him, you must charge up a [[Spin Attack|spin attack]] when he is not on the screen. When he appears, move next to him and hit him with the spin attack. When he begins to become low on health, he will change the room briefly to a strange blue room and back again. When the blue room is in effect, controls are reversed (if you press left, you will go right, etc.) so you have to be careful. After many spin attacks, Ganon will be defeated and you will have completed the game.
===The Wind Waker===
[[File:Ganondorf WWHD.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Ganondorf (The Wind Waker)}}<br/>
{{Figurine|Ganondorf|Ganondorf_Figurine_(TWW).png|
Base of Operations: Ganon's Castle<br/>
Effective Weapons: Light Arrows, Master Sword<br/>
The possessor of the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf controls many fell beasts. It is useless for Link to try to face him alone. He must look for an ally who can aid him in battle.}}
As mentioned above in his characteristics, Ganon has a slightly different personality in ''The Wind Waker''. He first appears near the beginning of the game where he orders the [[Helmaroc King]] to throw Link into the [[Great Sea]]. He is not truly seen, as his face is not visible to the camera. However, the [[King of Red Lions]] reveals to Link very soon after that the man was Ganondorf. He then appears again near the middle of the game, where Link thinks he can defeat Ganondorf with the Master Sword, only to be nearly defeated himself if it were not for [[Valoo]]. He does not appear in person again until the end of the game when Link and he have a sword duel in drowning Hyrule, ending with him being turned to stone.
===Four Swords Adventures===
{{main|Ganon (Four Swords Adventures)}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' Ganon is originally a desert nomad named Ganondorf. Prior to the events of the game, Ganon breaks the taboo of the [[Gerudo Tribe|Gerudo]] and explores the [[Desert Pyramid]], eventually stealing the [[Trident]] and the [[Dark Mirror]]. He uses the Trident's power to transform into Ganon, along with using the power of the Dark Mirror to create [[Shadow Link]]. Ganon uses [[Vaati]] to distract Link while he slowly gains power from the [[Shrine Maidens]] captured by Shadow Link. At the end of the game, Ganon appears as the final boss fought beneath the [[Tower of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Tower of Winds]]. He is defeated when shot with a ball of light and a [[Light Arrow]], allowing the Maidens to imprison him within the [[Four Sword]].
===Twilight Princess===
{{main|Ganondorf (Twilight Princess)}}
[[File:Ganontp.png|thumb|upright=1.4|Ganondorf being banished to the Twilight Realm]]
[[File:Ganontp.png|thumb|upright=1.4|Ganondorf being banished to the Twilight Realm]]


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After Link completes the four and final phase of the battle by stabbing Ganon in the middle of his chest with the [[Master Sword]], Ganon states his final words. He says to Link to not think that this is the end.{{Ref|TP|1819|Ganon}} He explains that the history of light and shadow will be written in blood.{{Ref|TP|1820|Ganon}} The scenes continue by showing the Triforce of Power leave Ganon, at which point Zant will appear, in more of an image rather than physically. He leans his head to the right, with a crack. This seemingly ends Ganon, as his eyes roll to the back of his head, and he seizes movement, yet still standing. This is the end of Ganon in ''Twilight Princess'', but it is unconfirmed if he died or not.
After Link completes the four and final phase of the battle by stabbing Ganon in the middle of his chest with the [[Master Sword]], Ganon states his final words. He says to Link to not think that this is the end.{{Ref|TP|1819|Ganon}} He explains that the history of light and shadow will be written in blood.{{Ref|TP|1820|Ganon}} The scenes continue by showing the Triforce of Power leave Ganon, at which point Zant will appear, in more of an image rather than physically. He leans his head to the right, with a crack. This seemingly ends Ganon, as his eyes roll to the back of his head, and he seizes movement, yet still standing. This is the end of Ganon in ''Twilight Princess'', but it is unconfirmed if he died or not.


===Phantom Hourglass===
==Minor Characters==
Although Ganondorf does not make an appearance, he is mentioned in the prologue, which is a summary of ''The Wind Waker's'' events.
 
===Skyward Sword===
Ganon is not mentioned directly in this game, but is implied of his coming by [[Demise]] right before his death. Demise states that hatred for the Gods and Goddesses like his is so strong that it can never be vanquished for good, and a reincarnation of himself will be born into the world again someday.


===Breath of the Wild===
{{see also|Calamity Ganon (Boss)|Dark Beast Ganon (Breath of the Wild)}}
====Backstory====
{{image|file=Calamity-ganon.jpg|align=right|type=caption|caption=Calamity Ganon}}
Ganon appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', and is referred to as [[Calamity Ganon (Boss)|Calamity Ganon]]. Calamity Ganon is known as a primal evil that has appeared throughout the history of [[Hyrule]]. Ten thousand years before the story's events it appeared and attempted to destroy the world. To deal with this threat, the ancient [[Sheikah]] race built an army of mechanical constructs called [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]] to aid the chosen [[Link|Hero]] and [[Zelda|Princess]]. These protectors were aided by four massive creatures known as the [[Divine Beast]]s (also built by the Sheikah) that were used to weaken Ganon. With this army, the Sheikah and [[Hylian]]s sealed Ganon beneath [[Hyrule Castle]], where it lay dormant for a millennium.
====Past====
A century before the present day, a prophecy was made foretelling the imminent return of Calamity Ganon. Hoping to defeat Ganon in the same fashion as their ancestors, the [[Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule|King]] and the Hylian people began working to locate and excavate the Guardians and Divine Beasts. A [[Champion]] was chosen from each of Hyrule's four races to pilot the Divine Beasts. Princess Zelda also worked to awaken the power to seal Ganon that rested within her, alongside the protection afforded by her knight and the chosen hero, Link.
Despite their efforts, Ganon broke free of its prison before Zelda awakened her true power. Unexpectedly, the beast was cunning, and used its power to take control of the Guardians and turn them against Hyrule and its citizens. Ganon also created four blights in his image to infect the Divine Beasts, taking control of the constructs and killing each of the Champions. With most of [[Central Hyrule]] destroyed, [[Link#Breath of the Wild|Link]] and [[Zelda#Breath of the Wild|Princess Zelda]] fought against the Guardians in a deserted field. While defending Link, Zelda awakened the power to seal Ganon away and defeat the Guardians. Link, however, died soon after, and was taken to the [[Shrine of Resurrection]] where he would revive after a long slumber. Until this day arrived, Zelda used her power to contain Ganon within Hyrule Castle. Ganon thinks he can be undeafeted.
====Present====
After Link's awakening in the shrine one hundred years later, Calamity Ganon can be seen circling the top of Hyrule Castle, unable to escape. During Link's absence, Zelda's power to contain Ganon has been weakening, allowing the beast to create more of a presence as the days continue. Many characters in the nearby vicinity acknowledge Ganon's existence, often referring to Ganon as an 'it', while the Monks still refer to him as 'Ganon'. Once Link completes his journey and returns to Hyrule Castle, he encounters Ganon in a large room below the [[Sanctum]]. Ganon takes a grotesque form, appearing in a centipede-like figure, with a large head surrounded by Ganondorf's signature long flowing red hair. The beast fights with a combination of the attacks used by the blights he created long ago, and puts up a considerable fight even against the Master Sword's power.
Once Link destroys this incarnation, Ganon's spirit escapes to Hyrule Field and manifests into its true form: Dark Beast Ganon. A pure embodiment of Malice and Hatred, it is a gigantic boar similar to Ganon's appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Princess Zelda reveals that Ganon has given up on reincarnation to create this form, intending to release the full force of its wrath upon the world. Now that it is free from the prison of Hyrule Castle, Ganon will do exactly that unless stopped.
Granting Link with the [[Bow of Light]], Zelda entrusted this task to Link. While riding on his horse around the Beast's massive figure, Link uses the Bow to pierce several weak points on Ganon's body. He then fires one last shot into the core of beast, which releases Zelda from her century-long imprisonment. As Ganon makes one last attempt to attack, Zelda uses the power of the [[Triforce]] to finish it off for good.
While Ganon seemingly disappears after its defeat, Princess Zelda indicates that Ganon is only 'gone for now'. Though Ganon can no longer take a physical form, it is still able to return in the future.
==Non-Canon Appearances==
{{Non-Canon|section}}
===Battle Quest===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]]'', Ganon serves as the final boss in the main quest, located within the 9th level, ''[[Raid on Ganon's Castle]]''. Ganon later appears in the 12th level, which is also the 3rd secret level, [[Death Mountain Path]]. In this level, Ganon takes a more armored visual look and can withstand more damage. Also, Ganon makes two appearances in the 15th and final level of ''Battle Quest'', [[Ganon's Last Stand]].
{{Monita}}
===Super Smash Bros.===
[[File:Ganondorf_Brawl.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Ganondorf as seen in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
Ganondorf also appears in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. He is a secret character in both games. In order to unlock him in Super Smash Bros Melee, Link will have to clear Match Event #29. There are three ways to unlock Ganondorf in Super Smash Bros Brawl:
*Play 200 matches in Brawl, and then beat Ganondorf in a fight
*Get Ganondorf to join the party in The Subspace Emissary
*Beat Classic mode on Normal difficulty with Zelda or on Hard difficulty with Link, and then beat Ganondorf in a fight.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Ganondorf's design is based on his Ocarina of Time design. However, in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, his design is based on Ganondorf's Twilight Princess design.
===CD-I===
{{main|Ganon (Faces of Evil and Wand of Gamelon)}}
In the [[Philips CD-i]] games, Ganon takes on a different design from the canon [[Nintendo]] games and animated series. He is more demonic in appearance and in the first two games only requires a single hit to defeat.
In [[Link: The Faces of Evil]], Ganon takes over the island of Koridai prompting the inhabitants to Hyrule, where they ask Link to save them. Over the course of the adventure, Ganon kidnaps Princess Zelda while Link is away. Ganon is eventually defeated by Link and imprisoned in the Book of Koridai.
In [[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]], Ganon has taken over the faraway land of Gamelon. He sent his servant Duke Onkled, the cousin of King Harkinian, to convince both the King and Link to travel to Gamelon to aid in defeating Ganon. They were both captured, which prompted Zelda to travel there herself, to rescue them, and save the land of Gamelon from Ganon and his servants. In the end, Zelda used the magic lantern to expose Ganon to the light, weakening him, and then the Wand of Gamelon to bind him in chains and reseal him into the Book of Koridai.
In [[Zelda's Adventure]], Ganon has kidnapped Link and stolen the seven celestial signs taking over the kingdom of Tolemac. Zelda goes on a quest to collect the signs and rescue Link. In this game, Ganon bears no resemblance to any previous design and appears as a large demon with bull horns and wearing a dark cape with a red interior but still wields a trident as seen from other games. He teleports around the room firing several magical balls of energy downward. After several hits, he transforms into a small dark whirlwind and flies apart.
===Hyrule Warriors===
{{see also|Ganon (Hyrule Warriors)}}
{{quote|The personification of evil becomes the personification of awesomeness when Ganondorf takes the field with a really big sword.|Ganondorf's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Ganondorf Official Website description]}}
Ganon appears in the [[Nintendo Wii U]] game ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''. Ganondorf is the primary antagonist of the game, manipulating [[Cia]] to try and revive himself. He is also playable after Cia is defeated in [[Shining Beacon]].{{clear|left}}
===Animated Series===
[[File:CartoonGanon.jpg|200px|right]]
Ganon made an appearance as the primary antagonist of the 1989 Zelda Animated series from DIC Entertainment voiced by Len Carlson. In this series, he was loosely based on his design from the original The Legend of Zelda as an anthropomorphized boar in a purple robe. His portrayal is much more comical than any of the game appearances. He is often quick to anger and yells at the bumbling of his minions or waves his fist after losing to the heroes.
His lair is the subterranean Underworld where he keeps the Triforce of Power, the source of his seemingly unlimited magic. In each episode, he plots to steal the Triforce of Wisdom so he can rule the world. Normally he does this through the minions he summons and sends to the overworld only to be defeated time and time again by the efforts of Link and Zelda. He summons all of his monsters and minions from a large glass device in his throne room called the Evil Jar. From this, he sends them to the overworld to defeat Link, kidnap Princess Zelda or ultimately steal the Triforce of Wisdom. When the minions, or on rare occasion himself, are zapped by Link they always reappear back in the Evil Jar.
==Trivia==
* Ganon's last name is ''Dragmire'', according to the manual of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
* In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Ganon's name was spelled G-A-N-N-O-N. In every game since, it has been changed to G-A-N-O-N, only using two "N"s.
==Gallery==
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda]]">
File:Ganonloz1.jpg|Artwork of Link and Ganon from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Silver Arrow scene.jpg|Artwork of Link and Ganon from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Ganonloz.jpg|Artwork of Ganon from ''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Manual
File:Ganonloz2.png|Ganon Artwork from the [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide|Million Publications Strategy Guide]] for ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Ganon-Artwork-LoZ-Kodokawa-Shoten-Guide.png|Ganon Artwork from Kadokawa Shoten Strategy Guide for ''The Legend of Zelda''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]] & [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|A Link to the Past (GBA)]]">
File:3r agahnim.jpg|"[[Agahnim]]"
File:Ganon-ALttP.jpg|Ganon Artwork from ''A Link to the Past'' Nintendo of Europe Spieleberater
File:Ganon-Barcode-Battler.png|Ganon (''A Link to the Past'') Artwork from Zelda Barcode Battler
File:Ganon-Bat.png|Ganon in his Bat form from ''A Link to the Past''
File:Seven-Sages-Sealing-Ganon.png|Ganon being sealed by the [[Seven Wise Men]]
File:Ganon-2.png|Ganon from ''A Link to the Past''
File:Ganon-3.png|Ganon from ''A Link to the Past''
File:Ganon-Art-ALTTP.jpg|Ganon from ''A Link to the Past''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]] & [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]">
File:06Ganondorf.png|Young Link seeing Ganondorf in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Ganondorf-Art.png|Artwork of Ganondorf from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Ganondorf - OOT Turnaround back HH.png
File:Ganondorf - OOT Turnaround front HH.png
File:Ganondorf - OOT Turnaround side HH.png
File:Ganondorf-Ocarina.png|Artwork of Ganondorf from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Ganondorf title - OOT64.png|Ganondorf (''Ocarina of Time'')
File:Ganondorf title - OOT3D.jpg|Ganondorf (''Ocarina of Time 3D'')
File:Ganonoot1.jpg|Artwork of Ganondorf and Link fighting from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Ganondorfs-Link-Horse-Art.jpg|Artwork of Ganondorf and Link from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Ganon-Ocarina.png|Artwork of Ganon from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Ganon title - OOT64.png|Ganon rises (''Ocarina of Time'')
File:Ganon title - OOT3D.jpg|Ganon rises (''Ocarina of Time 3D'')
File:Ganon Defeat - OOT64.png|Ganon defeated (''Ocarina of Time'')
File:Ocarina-Ending-06.jpg|Ganon defeated (''Ocarina of Time 3D'')
</gallery>
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]] & [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]">
File:Ganon-Oracle.png|Key art of Ganon for the ''Oracle'' games
File:Ganon-Oracle-Sprite.png|Sprite of Ganon from ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]">
File:FSA-Ganon.png|Ganon from ''Four Swords Adventures''
File:Ganonfsa.png|Ganon from ''Four Swords Adventures''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]] & [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]">
File:Ganondorf-Artwork-The-Wind-Waker.png|Key art of Ganondorf from ''The Wind Waker''
File:Ganondorf WWHD.png|Key art of Ganondorf from ''The Wind Waker HD''
File:Ganonww1.jpg|Artwork of Link and Ganondorf from ''The Wind Waker''
File:Final-Battle-with-Ganondorf.png|Artwork of Ganondorf from ''The Wind Waker''
File:Ganonww3.png|Ganon featured in stained glass in ''The Wind Waker''
File:Ganondorf Figurine (TWW).png|Ganondorf [[Nintendo Gallery]] figurine
</gallery>
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]] & [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]">
File:Dark-Lord-Ganondorf.png|Ganondorf key art from ''Twilight Princess''
File:Puppet-Zelda.png|Ganondorf possessing [[Puppet Zelda]]
File:Dark Beast Ganon.png|Dark Beast Ganon from ''Twilight Princess''
File:Ganondorf TPHD.png|Ganondorf key art from ''Twilight Princess HD''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]">
File:GanonLBW.jpg|Key art of Ganon for ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:A-Link-Between-Worlds-Scene-Art-3.jpg|History scene part 3
File:A-Link-Between-Worlds-Scene-Art-4.jpg|History scene part 4
File:A-Link-Between-Worlds-Triforce-of-Power.png|[[Yuga]] summons Ganon's spirit to obtain the [[Triforce of Power]]
File:YuGanonALBW.png|[[Yuga Ganon]],
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<gallery caption="[[Hyrule Warriors]], [[Hyrule Warriors Legends]] & [[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]">
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Ganondorf.png|Ganondorf from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Ganondorf Great Swords.png|Ganondorf with [[Great Swords]]
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Ganondorf Trident.png|Ganondorf with the [[Trident]]
File:Ganon Hyrule Warriors.png|[[Ganon (Hyrule Warriors)|Ganon from ''Hyrule Warriors'']]
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Keys.jpg|Using the [[Great Swords#8-Bit Magical Key|8-Bit Magical Key]]s
File:Ganondorf-Horse-HW.png|Riding in
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf.jpg
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Gauntlet.jpg|Closeup
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Ghirahim Zant.jpg|Leading Ghirahim and Zant
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Demon.jpg|Shadow of Ganon
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Lightning.jpg|Charging Great Swords
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Great Sword Attack.jpg|Great Sword attack
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Magic Attack.jpg
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Stance.jpg
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot King Dodongo Ganondorf Light Ball.jpg|Fighting [[King Dodongo (Hyrule Warriors)|King Dodongo]] in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]">
File:Calamity-Ganon-Art.png|Calamity Ganon from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:CalamityGanon.jpg|Calamity Ganon from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Calamity-ganon.jpg|Calamity Ganon from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Dark-beast-ganon.jpg|Dark Beast Ganon from ''Breath of the Wild''
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Crossovers">
File:Ganondorf - SSB Melee Trophy 65 (Ganondorf Smash 1).png|Ganondorf [Smash] trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
File:Ganondorf Brawl.png|Ganondorf key art for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
File:Ganondorf (Super Smash Bros 3DS and Wii U).png|Ganondorf key art for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''.
File:Ssbu-ganondorf-art.png|Ganondorf key art for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
File:Ganon the Demon King (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate).png|Ganondorf's Final Smash in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' - Ganon, The Demon King
File:Ganondorf - SMM Costume.png|Costume Mario sprite of Ganondorf from ''Super Mario Maker''
File:CoH Ganon Sprite.png|Ganon sprite from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''
File:Coh-ganon.png|Ganon from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''
</gallery>
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==Minor Characters==
=Agitha=
=Agitha=
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