Because he can directly counter the Top Tier (provided Dedede doesn't make it). He can KO at obscenely low percents if he's able to grab his opponent near the edge on a favorable stage. DK however, is one character thats largely dependent on the stage chosen. He loses his best KO option on stages like Delfino and Yoshi's Island. Final Destination he has to be careful on as well, as a mistake with the Up-B can trap you under the lip.
He has some good match ups, but others that he falls flat on his face against. He's highly susceptible to spikes and things like Kirby's Stone during his Up-B if he's forced to use it. Long ranged attacks also do well at keeping him away from the stage. Once he's below it... he's pretty much done =/ He hates any and all projectile users
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