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{{character infobox | |image=[[File:Knuckles2 Rio2016.png|250px]]<br>Knuckles the Echidna as he appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' | ||
|image=[[File:Knuckles2 Rio2016.png|250px]]<br>Knuckles as he appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' | |||
|species=Echidna | |species=Echidna | ||
|first_appearance=''[[ | |first_appearance=''[[SonicRetro:Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' (1994, ''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= | |latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]]) | ||
|latest_portrayal= | |latest_portrayal=[[sonicretro:Dave Mitchell|Dave Mitchell]] (2019-present)<br>[[sonicretro:Nobutoshi Kanna|Nobutoshi Kanna]] (Japanese; 1998-present) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Knuckles the Echidna''', commonly known as | '''Knuckles the Echidna''', commonly known simply as '''Knuckles''', is a sixteen-year-old red echidna from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise and is the guardian of the Master Emerald on Angel Island. In the ''Mario & Sonic'' Olympics crossover installment series, he competes against [[Mario]] and others in Olympic style events in which he acts as a Power type character (meaning he excels at games that require brute strength, such as Hammer Throw or Javelin Throw). He is also the fastest of the Power characters. In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', he was voiced by [[sonicretro:Dan Green|Dan Green]], who also voiced [[Vector the Crocodile]] in that game. He was voiced by [[sonicretro:Travis Willingham|Travis Willingham]] from ''Sonic Free Riders'' up until ''Team Sonic Racing'', where he is instead voiced by [[sonicretro:Dave Mitchell|Dave Mitchell]]. | ||
In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Mario & Sonic'' series=== | ===''Mario & Sonic'' series=== | ||
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''==== | ====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''==== | ||
Knuckles appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. He is a Power type character | Knuckles appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. He is a Power type character and does best at events that require strength. | ||
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''==== | ====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''==== | ||
[[File: | [[File:PeachWG.jpg|100px|thumb|left|Knuckles (left) in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'']] | ||
Knuckles reappears as a Power character. In the DS version's story mode, Knuckles is found in [[Frostown]] | Knuckles reappears in the game's sequel as a Power character again. In the DS version's story mode, Knuckles is found in [[Frostown]], after Mario and Sonic defeats him in a mission, he'll join them and help them in their quest to free the [[snow spirits]]. | ||
====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''==== | ====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''==== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Knucklessoccer.png|100px|thumb|Knuckles competing in Football in ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'']] | ||
Knuckles | Knuckles appears again in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''. As before, he is playable, and is classified as a Power type character. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]], he is also part of the "Wild Ones" group of playable characters (alongside [[Bowser]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Vector]]). | ||
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====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''==== | ====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''==== | ||
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====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''==== | ====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''==== | ||
Knuckles returns once again in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]], he is exclusive to | Knuckles returns once again in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]], he is exclusive to Javelin Throw and Boxing in the 3DS version. | ||
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''==== | ====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''==== | ||
Knuckles reappears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' as a playable character. Like many other '' | {{new subject|section=y}} | ||
Knuckles reappears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' as a playable character. Like many other ''Mario'' and ''Sonic'' characters in the game, Knuckles wears outfits that are event-appropriate. | |||
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==== | |||
[[File:Tails Brawl screenshot.png|thumb|Knuckles (far back) in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] | |||
Knuckles also makes a cameo in the [[Green Hill Zone]] stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', running through the loop in the background along with [[Miles "Tails" Prower]] and [[Silver the Hedgehog]]. He also has a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in the game, as do many other characters from Sonic games. Knuckles does not make much of an impact on the game, however. | |||
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''==== | |||
Knuckles reprises his role from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', running in the background of Green Hill Zone, along with Tails and Silver the Hedgehog. A [[List of Mii Headgear|hat]] and [[List of Mii Fighter Outfits|outfit]] based off Knuckles appears as a wearable costume for [[Mii Brawler]]s in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''. Said hat was released on February 3rd, 2016, alongside other Mii Fighter hats, including a [[Tails]] hat. | |||
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==== | |||
[[File:SSBU Knuckles.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Knuckles as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']] | |||
''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | Knuckles appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. He attacks nearby players with Homing Attacks just like Sonic, and can also burrow underground and reappear at a different location, attacking with an uppercut. He also appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]] in Spirits mode. Knuckles reprises his role as a background character in Green Hill Zone. The Knuckles Mii Hat and Outfit from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Wii U'' were released as DLC, on April 16th, 2019, to coincide with [[Joker]]'s release. | ||
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Knuckles | |||
==Profiles and statistics== | ==Profiles and statistics== | ||
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''=== | ===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''=== | ||
====Profile==== | |||
''"Knuckles is an echidna that shows exceptional versatility despite his overall strength in Power events. He'll perform best at events like throwing and rowing, but can also provide solid competition in many other competitions that aren't as power-based."'' | |||
====Stats==== | |||
{{M& | {{M&Sstat | ||
|character=Knuckles | |character=[[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] | ||
|image=MyS_emblem_Knuckles.png | |image=MyS_emblem_Knuckles.png | ||
|speed=60 | |speed=60 | ||
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{{br}} | {{br}} | ||
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''=== | ===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''=== | ||
====Profile==== | |||
''"Knuckles the Echidna has been friend and foe to Sonic for years. He has protected the Master Emerald on Angel Island, but now has his eye on a new prize: being #1 in the Olympic Winter Games! Powerful and determined, Knuckles will be going for gold with his Screw Driver ability on the Wii and DS, and Spiral Uppercut ability on the DS."'' | |||
====Wii stats==== | |||
{| | {| | ||
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{{ | {{WinterGames-WiiStat | ||
|character=Knuckles | |character=Knuckles | ||
|ability=Screw Driver | |ability=Screw Driver | ||
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====DS stats==== | |||
{| | {| | ||
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{{ | {{WinterGames-DSStat | ||
|character=Knuckles | |character=Knuckles | ||
|image=Knuckles_Emblem_Winter_Games.jpg | |image=Knuckles_Emblem_Winter_Games.jpg | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|} | |} | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==== | ||
{ | =====Trophy===== | ||
| | {| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100% | ||
| | |- | ||
| | ! width=100px | Name !! width=100px | Image !! width=200px | Game !! | Description | ||
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! rowspan=2 | '''Knuckles''' | |||
| rowspan=2 | [[File:BrawlTrophy473.png|100px]] | |||
| align=center | ''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3'' || rowspan=2 | ''A powerful red echidna also known by his full name, Knuckles the Echidna. Knuckles resides on Angel Island, where he guards the Master Emerald. Both friend and rival of Sonic, Knuckles is a martial-arts expert who can break through rocks with his spiked fists. In addition, he can climb walls and use the wind to glide through the air.'' | |||
|- | |||
| align=center | ''[[SonicRetro:Sonic & Knuckles|SONIC & KNUCKLES]]'' | |||
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|} | |||
{ | =====Sticker===== | ||
| | {| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100% | ||
| | |- | ||
| | ! width=120px | Image !! | Game !! | Effect | ||
| | |- | ||
| | | [[File:Knuckles Sticker.png|120px]] | ||
| ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' | |||
| [Electric] - Resistance +23<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' trophy==== | ||
{ | {| border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100% | ||
| | |- | ||
| | !width=10%|Name | ||
| | !3DS Image | ||
!Wii U Image | |||
| | !width=15%|Appears in (Wii U version only) | ||
| | !width=50%|Description | ||
| | |- | ||
|align=center|'''Knuckles the Echidna''' | |||
|[[File:KnucklesTheEchidnaTrophy3DS.png|100px]] | |||
|[[File:KnucklesTheEchidnaTrophyWiiU.png|100px]] | |||
|align=center|Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (02/1994)<br>Sonic & Knuckles (10/1994) | |||
|align-center|Knuckles the Echidna is the dedicated guardian of the Master Emerald, rarely leaving his post on the floating Angel Island. His serious, one-track-minded approach puts him at odds with his rival, Sonic, but the two somehow manage to be friends all the same. | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit==== | ||
{ | {| align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial; font-size:85%;" | ||
| | |- | ||
| | !rowspan=2 width=8%|Name | ||
| | !rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image | ||
| | !rowspan=2 width=8%|Game | ||
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type | |||
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class | |||
| | !rowspan=2 width=8%|Effect | ||
| | !rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain | ||
| | !colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle | ||
|- | |||
!width=7%|Opponents | |||
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions | |||
!width=7%|Stage | |||
!width=7%|Song | |||
|- | |||
!Knuckles | |||
|[[File:SSBU Knuckles Spirit.png|x100px]] | |||
|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Series | |||
|Primary (2) | |||
|Ace | |||
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Fist Attack ↑ | |||
|Summoned with a Gordo, Muddy Mole, and {{color|grab|limegreen}}-type core | |||
|N/A | |||
|N/A | |||
|N/A | |||
|N/A | |||
|} | |||
== | ==Crossover game appearances== | ||
{|class= | {| class=sortable cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 border=1 align=center width=100% style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial" | ||
!width=40%|Title | |- | ||
!width=20%|Description | ! width=40% | Title | ||
!width=20%|Release date | ! width=20% | Description | ||
!width=20%|System/format | ! width=20% | Release date | ||
! width=20% | System/format | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' | |''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' | ||
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|Nintendo Switch | |Nintendo Switch | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Name in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=ナックルズ・ザ・エキドゥナ | ||
| | |JapR=Nakkurusu za Ekiduna | ||
| | |JapM= | ||
|Spa=Knuckles the Echidna | |Spa= | ||
| | |SpaM= | ||
| | |SpaA=Nudillos<br>Knuckles the Echidna | ||
|Dut= | |SpaAM=Mean "Knuckles". His name in the ''[[wikipedia:Sonic X|Sonic X]]''{{'}}s Latin American version<br>- | ||
|Ger= | |SpaE=Nudillos el Equidna | ||
|GerM= | |SpaEM= | ||
|Ita= | |Fra= | ||
|ItaM= | |FraM= | ||
|Por= | |FraA= | ||
|PorM= | |FraAM= | ||
|Rus=Ехидна Наклз | |FraE= | ||
|FraEM= | |||
|Dut= | |||
|DutM= | |||
|RusM=Knuckles the Echidna | |Ger= | ||
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|Ita= | |||
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|Rus=Ехидна Наклз<br>''Yekhidna Naklz''<br>Наккурудзу дза Экидуна<br>''Nakkurudzu dza Ekiduna'' | |||
|RusM=Knuckles the Echidna<br><br>[[wikipedia:cyrillization|Cyrillization]] of Japanese name | |||
|Kor=너클즈 디 에키드나 | |Kor=너클즈 디 에키드나 | ||
|KorR= | |KorR=Neokeulzeu di Ekideuna | ||
|KorM= | |KorM= | ||
| | |Chi=纳克・魯斯 (Simplified)<br>納克・魯斯 (Traditional) | ||
|ChiR= | |||
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|Rom= | |Rom= | ||
|RomM= | |RomM= | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{NIWA|SmashWiki= | {{NIWA|SmashWiki=1}} | ||
*[[Sonicretro:Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles the Echidna on Sonic Retro]] | *[[Sonicretro:Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles the Echidna on Sonic Retro]] | ||
*{{ | *{{wikia|sonic|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles the Echidna at the Sonic News Network}} | ||
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{{M& | {{M&SATOGT2020}} | ||
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