Editing Chao

{{species-infobox

|image=[[File:MSOGT Chao.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Cheese, a notable member of the Chao species, from ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''

|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]], ''Mario''-related media)

|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])

|notable=[[Chaos]]<br>Cheese

|derived_species=Hero Chao<br>Dark Chao

'''Chao''' are a friendly species from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise that appear in several instalments of the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], as well as making some cameo appearances in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In the ''Mario & Sonic'' series, Chao usually appear in supporting roles, such as forming part of the audience and having minor roles in story modes, but in certain events appear as additional playable team members. As well as the regular form of Chao, Hero Chao and Dark Chao also appear in similar roles in the games, and the Chao-shaped robot [[Omochao]] also appears throughout the series, albeit with some slightly different roles. Cheese also occasionally appears alongside [[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]] in various supporting roles.

 

Chao make cameo appearances in both versions of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', where they appear in the audience alongside Hero Chao. Hot air balloons in the shape of Chao's heads also appear in the background of some outdoor [[Event]]s, including [[Archery (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Archery]] and [[Single Sculls]] in the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]], and [[Dream Long Jump]] and [[Archery (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for DS)|Archery]] in the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]].

Chao also make similar appearances in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', where they once again appear as part of the crowd, with the addition of Dark Chao, and the Chao-shaped balloons also appear in several events. In the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]], Chao will occasionally send the player mail. In the Nintendo DS [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], Chao serve a larger role, with a pair of Chao forming part of the player's team in [[Curling (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for DS)|Curling]]. They carry out the sweeping role, and their color corresponds to the team that they appear on. Several different varieties of Chao, including Hero Chao and Dark Chao, also appear hosting events and setting challenges in the Adventure Tours mode, with some appearing on the unlockable photo of non-playable characters.

In the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', Different types of Chao return to form part of the audience, and a Chao appears on the free sticker that can be obtained in London Party, and Cheese also appears alongside Cream to host the mode.

In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], Chao appear in the audience as well as the Chao-shaped hot air balloons appearing in certain events. A pair of Chao also form one of the teams that the player competes against in events that require a pair of characters to be used, though the Chao are never seen participating the events. In the story mode, a single Chao appears at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games, and later appears in the bonus episode [[Junior, Super Hero?]], where it is attacked by an [[Egg Pawn]] and [[Flapper (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Flapper]] but is saved by [[Bowser Jr.]]. Cheese also makes an appearance with Cream in the episode [[A Rainbow In Fog]]. [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Badges]] of a Chao, Hero Chao and Dark Chao can be obtained from the badge machine.

Chao appear in the audience once again in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', as well as the Chao-shaped balloons making a reappearance in certain events.

As well as reprising their usual role, Chao appear as referees and operating cameras in certain events in ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'', including [[Table Tennis (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|Table Tennis]] and [[Rugby Sevens (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games)|Rugby Sevens]] in the [[Wii U]] version and [[BMX (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for 3DS)|BMX]] and [[Table Tennis Plus]] in the Nintendo 3DS [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]]. They also appear as additional teammates for [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] or [[Mii]] if the opponent is [[Mario]] in [[Football (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for 3DS)|Football]] and [[Football Plus]] in the Nintendo 3DS version.

Once again appearing as spectators in the Tokyo 2020 events, as well as the hot air balloons appearing in the events, Chao make a minor appearance in the story mode as characters that can be spoken to by approaching them. The Chao, however, will only make comments consisting of multiple uses of the word "Chao" with no meaning. Cheese appears alongside Cream supporting characters in the events.

====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====

Chao make a cameo appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', where a group of five of them appear as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]], and another three appear as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Sticker]]. Cheese also appears as part of Cream's trophy and sticker.

 

Trophies of a trio of Chao appear in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', as well as Cheese once again appearing alongside Cream on hers.

 

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====

A Chao [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', which can be enhanced into a Hero Chao, as well as Cheese appearing alongside Cream as another spirit. For the spirit battle, the player faces four [[Squirtle]] on the [[Windy Hill Zone]] that become more powerful after eating.

{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%

!width=100px|Name!!width=100px|Image!!width=200px|Game!!|Description

|Chao

|[[File:BrawlTrophy476.png|100px]]

|'''GCN''' SONIC ADVENTURE DX: Director's Cut

|align=left|A type of creature that can absorb and learn skills and traits from other life-forms, adapting its shape as it does. This results in vast variations in appearance, behavior, and personality. Chao are generally very cute, and their mannerisms are pleasant and relaxing. Chao Gardens are a good place to find them, but they also inhabit areas with freshwater.

|}

 

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|-

!width=120px | Image !! | Game !! | Effect

|[[File:Chao Sticker.png]]

|''Sonic Adventure Director's Cut

|align=left|Flinch Resistance +49

|}

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' trophy====

{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%

!width=100px|Name!!width=100px|3DS Image!!|Wii U Image!!|Appears In (Wii U version only)!!|Description

!Chao

|[[File:ChaoTrophy3DS.png|100px]]

|[[File:ChaoTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]

|align=center|'''GCN''' ''Sonic Adventure 2 Battle'' (02/2002)<br>'''GCN''' ''Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut'' (06/2003)

|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]] ''How can you resist the cute charm of these little guys? Don't you just want to hold them tight and protect them from the dangers of the world? Well, they'd like that too. Since ancient times, if they can't find a safe place to live, they find someone to look after them.''<br>

[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]] ''Aren't these little guys the cutest? You just want to hold them tight and make sure nothing happens to them. Well, that's how they've survived since...forever - if they can't find somewhere predator-free, they'll find somebody to look after them. Just like Cheese did with his owner, Cream!''

|}

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit====

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!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle

|-

!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions

!width=7%|Stage

!width=7%|Song

!Chao

|[[File:SSBU Chao Spirit.png|x100px]]

|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Series

|Primary (2)

|Novice

|'''{{color|Shield|deepskyblue}}'''<br>Can be enhanced to Hero Chao at Lv. 99

|World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board

|[[Squirtle]] ×4

|'''Rule:''' Item: [[Food]]

|[[Windy Hill Zone]]

|Escape from the City

|}

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