Editing Blaze

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{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Blaze the Cat Rio2016.png|200px]]<br>Profile image of Blaze in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''.
|full_name=Blaze the Cat
|species=Cat
|first_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic Rush|Sonic Rush]]'' (2005, ''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:Sonic_X_Shadow_Generations|Sonic X Shadow Generations]]'' (2024, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_portrayal=[[Erica Lindbeck]] (English; 2019-present, ''Super Mario''-related media)<br>[[sonicretro:Nao Takamori|Nao Takamori]] (Japanese; 2007-present, ''Super Mario''-related media)
}}
'''Blaze the Cat''' is a character from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise, introduced to the series in ''[[sonicretro:Sonic Rush|Sonic Rush]]''. Possessing the ability of pyrokinesis, she is an imperial princess from [[sonicretro:Sol Dimension|an alternate dimension]] and the guardian of the [[sonicretro:Sol Emeralds|Sol Emeralds]], her world's version of the [[Chaos Emerald]]s. In the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], Blaze is a playable character featured in the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], with her character type being All-Around.

==History==
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
Blaze appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. She is an All-Around character, and she is the fastest character in that category alongside Luigi. She also has the most power out of all female characters, having the same power as Mario's, but also the lowest skill among them, though her skill is still decent. She is seen in the opening, participating in [[110m Hurdles (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games)|110m Hurdles]]. She is voiced by [[sonicretro:Bella Hudson|Erica Schroeder]] (credited as Bella Hudson), her original voice actress from ''Sonic Rush''.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
She has also appeared in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. She is again an All-Around character who excels in speed. In the opening, Blaze takes part in [[Moguls (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Wii)|Moguls]] and [[Ice Hockey (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Wii)|Ice Hockey]]. In [[Adventure Tour]], Blaze has a minigame called "Move the blocks"; in this minigame she must use her fire powers and move the signed blocks to the same signed floor. If the player makes a mistake, the player can move Blaze to the red button and reset the puzzle by pressing it.

====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
Blaze reappears in as an All-Around playable character in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''. She is now voiced by [[sonicretro:Laura Bailey|Laura Bailey]], reprising her role from 2010's ''[[sonicretro:Sonic Free Riders|Sonic Free Riders]]''. In this game, Blaze wears her athletic wear from ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' for most [[Event]]s, her winter gear for [[Equestrian (class)|Equestrian]] events and a new outfit for [[Gymnastics]] and [[Aquatics]] events. In the opening, Blaze appears at the start with all of the other athletes, as well as competing in [[Synchronized Swimming]] and [[Dream Uneven Bars]]. An updated version with the athletic wear of the [[Mii]] outfit appears, and Blaze is also a character that can be spoken to in order to play minigames and earn stickers in London Party mode.

In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], Blaze is included in the Girls group, meaning that she is only playable in certain events. In the Story Mode, Blaze first appears protecting a group of [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s with [[Princess Peach|Peach]] from some [[imposter]]s, which they manage to defeat and then save [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] and [[Amy]]. The group then find [[Rouge]], and after recovering from her brainwashing she leads them to [[Hyde Park]]'s [[fog machine]], which Blaze destroys. Blaze decides to stay behind in Hyde Park with the other girls, Rouge and Toads to keep an eye on things there. She later calls [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Sonic]] and [[Tails]] to support them when they face [[Bowser]] and [[Dr. Eggman]], and appears at the opening ceremony for the games. In the bonus episodes, Blaze appears volunteering to help with the invitations with Peach, the Toads and Amy, and challenges Amy to an Olympic Event to try to stop her when she asks to deliver Sonic's invitation personally. Although Amy wins, Blaze manages to accidentally knock the invitations onto the floor, so Amy decides to stay anyway to help pick them up. Blaze later helps Princess Peach when she tries to stop Daisy from taking Amy on a shopping trip. Blaze helps to mail the invitations out, and after the group concludes that Bowser and Dr. Eggman got their invitations, Blaze tries to head back to the hotel, but is convinced to go on a shopping trip with Peach, Daisy, Amy and the Toads instead. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Blaze can also be obtained from the badge machine.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====
Blaze appears again in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. She is an All-Around character.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
[[File:BlazeCopacabanaBeach.jpg|thumb|Blaze at [[Copacabana Beach]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''.]]
Blaze appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. In the opening, she participates in [[Duel Beach Volleyball]].

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''====
Blaze reappears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' as a playable character. In the opening, she participates in [[100m (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)|100m]]. Like many other ''Super Mario'' and ''Sonic'' characters in the game, Blaze wears outfits that are event-appropriate. She is this time voiced by [[Erica Lindbeck]], who previously portrayed [[Ashley]] in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', and her current voice actress as of ''[[sonicretro:Team Sonic Racing|Team Sonic Racing]]''.

She also appears in [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition|the arcade version]] as an All-Around playable character, added on July 22, 2020. Here, she has good speed, above average technique, and average power.

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ''===
Blaze appears as a [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. She grants the "Mouthful of Curry" effect, which allows the equipped fighter to breathe fire repeatedly.

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
*'''Profile:''' ''Blaze the cat, another one of [[Sonic]]'s friends, is an All-Around competitor. As her name indicates, she also possesses no small amount of speed and will be a formidable contender in events like the vault.''

;Stats
{{M&SATOG stats
|character=Blaze
|image=MyS emblem Blaze.png
|speed=70
|power=50
|skill=60
|stamina=60
}}
{{br}}

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
*'''Profile:''' '''''Blaze the Cat''' is a Princess from another dimension and defender of the Sol Emeralds. '''Blaze''' is a veteran to the Olympic Games and returns with her flaming hot Quick Tornado ability on the Wii and DS, and Quick Slide ability on the DS.''

;Wii stats
{|
|
{{M&SATOWG Wii stats
|character=Blaze
|ability=Quick Tornado
|image=Blaze Emblem Winter Games.jpg
|speed=70
|acceleration=85
|power=75
|skill=75
}}
|}

;Nintendo DS stats
{|
|
{{M&SATOWG DS stats
|character=Blaze
|image=Blaze Emblem Winter Games.jpg
|speed=80
|jumping=80
|power=45
|technique=75
|stamina=45
}}
|}

====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
*'''Profile:''' ''Blaze the cat, another one of [[Sonic]]'s friends, is an All-Around competitor. As her name indicates, she also possesses no small amount of speed and will be a formidable contender in events like the 4x100m Relay.''
{{br}}

====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====
*'''Profile:''' ''This feline princess hails from another dimension, where she protects the Sol Emeralds. With no obvious weaknesses, she's an intimidating opponent.''
{{br}}

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Blaze
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy475.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''NDS''' ''SONIC RUSH''<br>'''NDS''' ''SONIC RUSH ADVENTURE''
|desc=A princess from another dimension and guardian of the Sol Emeralds, also known as Blaze The Cat. Blaze is calm but often seems to be dealing with some inner turmoil. She's also extremely hard on herself, and as a result, she comes across as somewhat shy. She learns to open up after meeting Sonic and his crew and can use the Sol Emeralds to become Burning Blaze.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Blaze the Cat
|image=[[File:Blaze the Cat Sticker.png]]
|game=''Sonic Rush''
|effect=Shield Recovery +7
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Blaze
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:BlazeTheCatTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:BlazeTheCatTrophyWiiU.png|x100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Series Related
|appears_in='''DS''' ''Sonic Rush'' (11/2005)<br>''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (11/2006)
|trophy_box=83: Sonic & Friends
|desc=A princess charged with guarding the Sol Emeralds, Blaze comes from another dimension. She used to be a bit of a withdrawn loner— it wasn't until she met Sonic and co. that she really opened up. She can brandish fire at will, and she can use the Sol Emeralds to change into Burning Blaze.
|desc2=A princess from another dimension charged with guarding the Sol Emeralds. She used to be a bit of a withdrawn loner, and it wasn't until she met Sonic and Co. that she really opened up. She can wield the power of fire at will, and can even transform into Burning Blaze by using all seven of the Sol Emeralds.
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{spirit
|no=793
|name=Blaze the Cat
|image=[[File:SSBU Blaze the Cat Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=2
|class=Advanced
|effects=Mouthful of Curry
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|The Light Realm}}); {{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Robin (SSBU)|Robin}} (♀)
|conditions='''Hazard:''' Lava Floor
*The floor is lava
*The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power
*The enemy starts the battle with a [[Fire Flower]]
|stage={{iw|smashwiki|Green Hill Zone}} ({{iw|smashwiki|Battlefield form|Battlefield}})
|song=Reach for the Stars
}}

==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
{{appearances list
|title1=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]
|role1=Playable character
|release1=[[List of games by date#2007|2007]]
|format1=[[Wii]]
|title2=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]
|role2=Playable character
|release2=[[List of games by date#2008|2008]]
|format2=[[Nintendo DS]]
|title3=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
|role3=Cameo
|release3=2008
|format3=Wii
|title4=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]
|role4=Playable character
|release4=[[List of games by date#2009|2009]]
|format4=Wii, Nintendo DS
|title5=''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]
|role5=Playable character
|release5=[[List of games by date#2011|2011]]
|format5=Wii
|title6=''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]
|role6=Playable character
|release6=[[List of games by date#2012|2012]]
|format6=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|title7=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]
|role7=Playable character
|release7=[[List of games by date#2013|2013]]
|format7=[[Wii U]]
|title8=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]
|role8=Cameo
|release8=[[List of games by date#2014|2014]]
|format8=Nintendo 3DS
|title9=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|role9=Cameo
|release9=2014
|format9=Wii U
|title10=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|role10=Playable character
|release10=[[List of games by date#2016|2016]]
|format10=Nintendo 3DS
|title11=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition]]''
|role11=Playable character
|release11=2016
|format11=Arcade
|title12=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|role12=Playable character
|release12=2016
|format12=Wii U
|title13=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|role13=Cameo
|release13=[[List of games by date#2018|2018]]
|format13=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|title14=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''
|role14=Playable character
|release14=[[List of games by date#2019|2019]]
|format14=Nintendo Switch
}}

==Portrayals==
*[[sonicretro:Bella Hudson|Bella Hudson]] (English; 2007-2009)
*[[sonicretro:Laura Bailey|Laura Bailey]] (English; 2011-2016)
*[[Erica Lindbeck]] (English; 2019-present)
*[[sonicretro:Nao Takamori|Nao Takamori]] (Japanese; 2007-present)
*Delphine Braillon (French; 2013-present)
*Tania De Domenico (Italian; 2013-present)
*Greta Galisch (German; 2013-present)
*Carmen Ambrós (Spanish; 2013-present)

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}

<gallery>
M&SATLOG Blaze Gymnastics artwork.png|''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''
Blaze Winter Olympics.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''
WiiU MSWO SkatingWaluigi 01.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''
Blaze (head) - MaS.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''
MSOGT Blaze Swimming.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ブレイズ・ザ・キャット
|JapR=Bureizu za Kyatto
|JapM=Blaze the Cat
|Chi=布蕾姿
|ChiR=Bùléizī
|ChiM=Blaze
|Fre=Blaze the Cat
|Ger=Blaze the Cat
|Ita=Blaze the Cat
|Kor=블레이즈 더 캣
|KorR=Beulleijeu Deo Kaet
|KorM=Blaze the Cat
|Rus=Кошка Блейз
|RusR=Koshka Bleyz
|RusM=Blaze the Cat
|Spa=Blaze the Cat
}}

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