Inhale (Japanese: Intake - すいこみ, Suikomi) is King Dedede's Standard Special Move. The attack is identical to Kirby's Inhale in appearance, but with slightly increased range, and no copying ability. Dedede will open his mouth and begin to inhale the air in front of him, creating a vortex extending from his mouth. He will continue to inhale as long as the B button is held down.
Overview[]
If a character comes near his mouth, Dedede will automatically suck the character inside of his stomach, and will be trapped. When swallowed, Dedede's belly expands considerably to hold the victim, which makes him extremely slow. Dedede simply spits the character back out when A is pressed, or they break free themselves. This attack does 10% when the opponent is exhaled, and if the character-projectile hits someone, it does between 9% to 18% to that person depending on the weight of the inhaled opponent, the heavier they are, the higher damage it does. Much like Kirby can with his own version of Inhale, Dedede can take his victim off the stage for a Sacrificial KO.
Custom variations[]
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with the introduction of Custom Moves, King Dedede has two variations of Inhale.
Dedede Storm[]
Dedede Storm (デデデストーム) is one of King Dedede's Neutral Special Moves that can be used via customizations. King Dedede forms a cyclone from his mouth that pulls foes in, hits repeatedly, and launches upward.
Strengths:
- Forces launched opponents to land
- Slightly more range than default
Weaknesses:
- Longer starting lag
- Longer ending lag
- Has no set-ups and doesn't directly combo into anything
- Is not a command grab
The Dedede Storm custom variation is an attack rather than a command grab, hitting opponents multiple times and then launching them upwards. Since it is not a command grab, it cannot be used on shielding opponents and cannot execute Dededecides. The move has longer starting and ending lag and launches opponents enough that these combined factors keep the move from having any set-ups or from comboing into anything directly. The move does force opponents to land after they are launched by it, and if their landing is predicted correctly it can be punished by King Dedede with one of his other attacks. The Dedede Storm has slightly greater range than the default variation of Inhale though th move acts as an attack rather than a grab, making this increased range rather meaningless.
Taste Test[]
Taste Test (すってはく) is one of King Dedede's Neutral Special Moves that can be used via customizations. King Dedede inhales opponents quickly, and then spits them out as stars instantly.
Strengths:
- Is a command grab
- Inhales and spits out faster than default
- Opponents are unable to mash out of the move
- Can set up for edgeguards
- Combo starter
Weaknesses:
- Cannot execute Dededecides
- Launches opponents away instantly
The Taste Test custom variation is a faster variation of Inhale that launches sucked-up opponents instantly and automatically. For this reason, opponents cannot mash out of the grab and Dedede cannot execute Dededecides. Much like the default Inhale, the Taste test is a command grab, making it useful on shielding opponents, and can set up for edgeguards an combos by launching them off-stage or into position to be hit by an aerial attack.
Origin[]
In the Kirby games, Dedede has exhibited the ability to inhale foes or objects and spitting them back, just like Kirby can. He can't, however, copy the inhaled person's abilities.
Glitches[]
The Inhale explosion glitch
Dedede's Inhale has at least two glitches. When used on a mine from Snake's down smash, the explosion will go off continuously until it hits someone, Snake plants another mine, or Dedede stops Inhaling.
Another glitch happens when used on Ike in the middle of a Quick Draw. Ike will hit Dedede but continue past, often to his death. However, this is probably due to the vacuum effect created by the Inhale.
Swallowing items[]
King Dedede, like Kirby, can swallow items using his version of Inhale, and any item meant to be eaten will have the same effect (such as Food). Both will automatically swallow the item when it is in their mouth, meaning they can keep other characters from using it. Poké Balls, Mr. Saturn and other "live" items cannot be swallowed. If Kirby or King Dedede inhales a Crate or any other large item, they will not be able to move nor attack until it is fully swallowed. If they inhale an explosive (such as a Bob-omb), they will receive 5% damage, regardless of what that explosive was.
Trivia[]
- King Dedede can use Inhale to perform a similar form of Sacrificial KO to Kirbycide, sometimes known as "Dededecide" or "Regicide."