Editing Big

{{about|the character who appears in the ''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' series|the obstacle from ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''|[[Big (obstacle)]]}}
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:SSBU Big the Cat Spirit.png|180px]]
|full_name=Big the Cat
|species=Cat
|first_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic Adventure|Sonic Adventure]]''  (1998, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br> ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' ([[Wii]]) ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[sonicretro:The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog|The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (2023, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_portrayal=[[Kyle Hebert]] (2010-present)<br>[[Takashi Nagasako]] (Japanese; 2003-present)
}}
'''Big the Cat''' is a crossover character from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' series whose only appearances in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] is the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]]. He has a best friend and pet named [[Froggy (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Froggy]], who is a regular frog.

==History==
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
Big appears only in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Wii version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', as a referee in the [[Athletics]] and [[Rowing]] events. Big can also be seen behind the podium in the Athletics events during the awards ceremony.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
[[File:Big the Cat MSatWOG screenshot.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from the Nintendo DS version of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'']]
Big also appeared in both the Wii and [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. In the Wii version, Big appears as a VIP Member, and along with [[Birdo]] is the only character to give the player a costume as well as 100 Star Points. An unlockable costume for [[Mii]] characters of Big also appears in the game.

In the DS version of the game, Big appears as one of the characters hosting a mission. He is found in [[Polastraits]], wondering what is the "sign" near him. [[Amy]] tries to explain that each mission's details is written there. However, Big still does not understand and Amy had to try out the mission and complete it to make him understand. When she does, he rewards the player with a [[Spark Luge]]. The mission Amy has to take is [[Alpine Skiing GS]].

====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
[[File:M&SL3DS Big finds Froggy.png|thumb|Big the Cat and Froggy find each other, as seen in the Nintendo 3DS version of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'']]
Big makes a cameo appearance in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' as an unlockable Mii costume.

Big also appears in the Story mode of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], where he appears in [[To the Ruins!]] looking for [[Froggy (Sonic the Hedgehog series)|Froggy]]. [[Omega]] is launched at Big by [[Kamek|Magikoopa]]'s magic, which restores some of Omega's memory. [[Toad]] thanks Big, and heads back to [[London]] with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Sonic]], [[Tails]] and Omega. After the group leaves, Big manages to find Froggy and the pair start making their own way to London. A [[list of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Big can also be obtained from the badge machine.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
Big appears in the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', where he also appears as an unlockable Mii costume. In this game, players can access the Pousada after talking to Big on Copacabana beach.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Big makes a few cameo appearances in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Big appears as a [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', he appears as a [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Big appears as a [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]].

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Big the Cat
|image=[[File:Big the Cat Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|game=''Sonic Adventure Director's Cut''
|effect=''Sonic Adventure Director's Cut''
|usable_by=Battering Resistance +14
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Big
|image=[[File:BigTheCatTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Series Related
|desc=Big the Cat spends most of his days in peace with his best friend, Froggy. But he's no ordinary cat! He enjoys napping, eating, more napping...um... He also likes fishing, which tests his strength. And if Froggy is ever in danger, Big won't even think twice before helping!
|desc2=Big the Cat likes living the quiet life with his best friend Froggy. He might be the biggest fan of catnaps ever, but there's more to him than that! He loves to do a bit of fishing, which takes a lot more strength than you'd think, and woe betide you if you ever mess with Froggy...
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{Spirit
|no=783
|name=Big the Cat
|image=[[File:SSBU_Big_the_Cat_Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Primary spirit|Primary}}
|slots=2
|class=Novice
|effects='''Neutral'''<br>Weight ↑
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents=Giant {{iw|smashwiki|Incineroar (SSBU)|Incineroar}}
|conditions='''Hazard:''' Slumber Floor
*The floor is sleep-inducing
*The enemy is giant
|stage={{iw|smashwiki|Windy Hill Zone}} ({{iw|smashwiki|Battlefield form|Battlefield}})
|song=Open Your Heart
}}

==Portrayals==
*[[sonicretro:Jon St. John|John St. John]] (1998-2009)
*Oliver Wyman (2005-2010; 2016)
*[[Kyle Hebert]] (2010; 2019-present)
*[[Takashi Nagasako]] (Japanese; 2003-present)
*Antoine Nouel (French; 2016-present)
*Andrea De Nisco (Italian; 2013-present)
*Andreas Sparberg (German; 2019)
*Viktor Pavel (German; 2022-present)
*Santi Lorenz (Spanish; 2016-present)

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ビッグ・ザ・キャット
|JpnR=Biggu za Kyatto
|JpnM=Big the Cat
|Fre=Big the Cat
|Ger=Big the Cat
|Ita=Big the Cat
|Spa=Big the Cat
}}

==External links==
*[[sonicretro:Big the Cat|Big the Cat on Sonic Retro]]
*{{fandom|sonic|Big|Big the Cat at the Sonic Wiki Zone}}

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