Editing Metal Sonic

{{distinguish|Mecha Sonic}}
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Metal Sonic Rio 2016.png|200px]]
|species=Badnik hedgehog
|first_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic the Hedgehog CD|Sonic The Hedgehog CD]]'' (1993, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''  ([[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|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)
}}
'''Metal Sonic''' is an evil robotic version of [[Sonic]] from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise, created by [[Dr. Eggman]]. As with [[Knuckles]] and [[Shadow (character)|Shadow]], he is one of Sonic's rivals, and despite being a robotic copy of the original, he believes that he is the one that deserves to be the real Sonic.

Metal Sonic's only appearances in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] are in the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], where he first appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', as well as in all later games of the series. Shortly beforehand, Metal Sonic made his first ''Super Mario''-related appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', although only as a cameo appearance.

While Metal Sonic was voiced in ''[[sonicretro:Sonic Heroes|Sonic Heroes]]'' by [[sonicretro:Ryan Drummond|Ryan Drummond]], Sonic's voice actor at the time of the game's release, in the ''Mario & Sonic'' series, he uses computer-generated sound effects instead.
==History==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Metal Sonic makes a few cameo appearances in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] in the form of collectible items. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there is a collectible [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] of him. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', there is a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] of him. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', there is a [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] of Metal Sonic.
 
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
[[File:Metal Sonic WG.jpg|thumb|left|Metal Sonic in [[Ice Hockey (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Wii)|Ice Hockey]] in the Wii version of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'']]
[[File:Metal Sonic WG DS.jpg|thumb|Metal Sonic snowboarding in the DS version]]
Metal Sonic's first playable appearance is in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. He is a Speed type character and is naturally good in all racing events. His special skill is the Air Boost. There is an added detail in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]], in which Metal Sonic's eyes turn blue if the player wins an event, is in the lead, or is playing certain events. This appears to be a reference to ''[[sonicretro:Sonic R|Sonic R]]'', in which a similar effect happens to Metal Sonic when he is in the lead and/or wins.
 
In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)#Adventure Tours story|Adventure Tours]] mode of the Nintendo DS version, he tries to stalk Mario & Sonic in [[Sparkleton]] and challenges them to a [[Rocket Ski Jumping]] event. If they win, Metal Sonic will let them proceed.
 
====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
Metal Sonic returns as a Speed-type playable character in the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', and appears in the opening alongside the other athletes in addition to competing in [[Badminton - Doubles]] and [[Football (Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Wii)|Football]]. A [[Mii]] outfit based on Metal Sonic can be collected for Miis to wear, and Metal Sonic appears as a character that can be spoken to in London Party mode in order to play minigames and earn stickers.
 
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], Metal Sonic is included in the Tricksters group, meaning that he is only playable in certain [[Event]]s. In the Story Mode, Metal Sonic first appears when he accidentally breaks [[Waluigi]]'s binoculars, and after being defeated in an event by Waluigi, he runs away. He is encountered again alongside Dr. Eggman by [[Wario]] and Waluigi, who defeat them and destroy the [[fog machine]] before tying to get some compensation. Metal Sonic also appears in the bonus episodes, where after losing a match to Dr. Eggman, a challenge with Waluigi is set up so that Dr. Eggman can work out the modifications he requires. Another match for Metal Sonic is then set up with Wario, who gives Dr. Eggman the [[fog urn]] when Metal Sonic wins, which Metal Sonic brings back to the lab for him. Back at the lab, Metal Sonic watches Dr. Eggman unseal the urn and release [[Phantasmal Fog]], and prepares to challenge the [[imposter]] of Sonic that forms, though Dr. Eggman faces him instead. After Dr. Eggman defeats the imposter, Metal Sonic listens to the explanation he gives of how it was formed. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Metal Sonic can also be obtained from the badge machine.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====
Metal Sonic reappears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' as a Speed type character once again.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
Metal Sonic is a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. He is once again a Speed type character.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''====
Metal Sonic reappears as a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''. Unlike most characters, Metal Sonic does not wear an outfit appropriate for certain events.
 
He also appears in [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition|the arcade version]], where he is a Speed-type playable character and was added on October 1, 2020. Here, he has great speed and good power, but at the expense of low technique.

==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
{{appearances list
|title1=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|role1=Cameo
|release1=2008
|format1=[[Wii]]
|title2=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''
|role2=Playable character
|release2=2009
|format2=Wii
|title3=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''
|role3=Playable character
|release3=2009
|format3=[[Nintendo DS]]
|title4=''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''
|role4=Playable character and Mii costume
|release4=2011
|format4=[[Wii]]
|title5=''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''
|role5=Playable character and badge
|release5=2012
|format5=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|title6=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''
|role6=Playable character
|release6=2014
|format6=[[Wii U]]
|title7=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|role7=Cameo
|release7=2014
|format7=Nintendo 3DS
|title8=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|role8=Playable in [[100m (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|100m]] and [[BMX (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|BMX]]
|release8=2016
|format8=Nintendo 3DS
|title9=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|role9=Playable character
|release9=2016
|format9=Wii U
|title10=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|role10=Cameo
|release10=2018
|format10=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|title11=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''
|role11=Playable character
|release11=2019
|format11=Nintendo Switch
|title12=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition]]''
|role12=Downloadable playable character
|release12=2020
|format12=Arcade
}}

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Metal Sonic
|image=[[File:Metal Sonic Sticker.png]]
|game=''SONIC CD''
|effect=Launch Power +16
}}
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Metal Sonic
|image=[[File:MetalSonicTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Series Related
|desc=This robotic doppelgänger was created by Dr. Eggman as a means to stop Sonic from interfering with his plans, but Metal Sonic's advanced AI chip gave him a mind of his own. At one point he even stole Dr. Eggman's identity and took over his fleet! Naturally, it fell to Sonic to put things right again.
|desc2=This robotic doppelgänger was created by Dr. Eggman as a means to stop Sonic from interfering with his plans, but Metal Sonic's advanced AI chip gave him a mind of his own. At one point he even stole Dr. Eggman's identity and took over his fleet! Naturally, it was up to Sonic to put a stop to this.
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{Spirit
|no=780
|name=Metal Sonic
|image=[[File:SSBU Metal Sonic Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Primary spirit|Primary}}
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects='''{{color|deepskyblue|Shield}}'''<br>Speed ↑
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|The Light Realm}}); {{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Metal Box|Metal}} {{iw|smashwiki|Sonic (SSBU)|Sonic}}
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*Timed Stamina battle
*The enemy is metal
*The enemy starts the battle with a {{iw|smashwiki|Rocket Belt}}
|stage={{iw|smashwiki|Windy Hill Zone}}
|song=Sonic Heroes
}}

===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''===
*'''Profile:''' ''Metal Sonic is new to the world of the Olympic Games. Modeled with extreme accuracy to Sonic by Dr. Eggman, Metal Sonic is one of our blue hero's earliest foes. At the Olympic Winter Games, Metal Sonic hopes to gain an advantage with his unique ability on the Wii and DS known as the Air Boost.''
*'''Stats:'''
{|
|-
|
{{M&SATOWG Wii stats
|character=Metal Sonic
|ability=Air Boost
|image=MetalSonic_Emblem_Winter_Games.jpg
|speed=95
|acceleration=95
|power=70
|skill=55
}}
|
{{M&SATOWG DS stats
|character=Metal Sonic
|image=MetalSonic_Emblem_Winter_Games.jpg
|speed=90
|jumping=70
|power=60
|technique=40
|stamina=70
}}
|}
{{br}}

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

<gallery>
M&SATLOG Metal Sonic Hockey artwork.png|''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''
WiiU MarioSonic char02 E3.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''
Mario & Sonic Rio 2016 - Metal Sonic.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''
M&S2016 Rugby.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'' (Wii U)
MSOGT Metal Sonic Javelin.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=メタルソニック
|JapR=Metaru Sonikku
|JapM=Metal Sonic
|Chi=金属索尼克
|ChiR=Jīnshǔ Suǒníkè
|ChiM=Metal Sonic
|Fre=Metal Sonic
|Ger=Metal Sonic
|Ita=Metal Sonic
|Spa=Metal Sonic
}}

==External links==
*[[Sonicretro:Metal Sonic|Metal Sonic on Sonic Retro]]
*{{fandom|sonic|Metal Sonic|Metal Sonic at the Sonic Wiki Zone}}
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