Editing Sonic

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|image=[[File:Sonicwinter.png|150px]]<br>'''Sonic''' as seen in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''

|latest_appearance='''Official''': ''[[sonicretro:Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed|Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]'' ([[2012]])

'''Crossover''': ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' ([[2011]])

|latest_portrayal=[[sonicretro:Roger Craig Smith|Roger Craig Smith]] (2010-present)<br />[[sonicretro:Jun'ichi Kanemaru|Jun'ichi Kanemaru]] (Japanese, 1998-present)}}

{{LLquote|Sonic's the name, speed's my game!|Sonic|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]}}

'''Sonic the Hedgehog''' is the main character of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series of video games. He has been [[Sega|Sega Corporation]]'s mascot since 1991. Since the beginning of the series, Sonic has been the champion of peace, risking his life to stop the plots of a variety of violent foes, particularly [[Dr. Eggman]], in order to establish worldwide peace. Along the way, he has been aided by many characters, including his friends [[Miles "Tails" Prower]], [[Knuckles the Echidna]], [[Amy Rose]], and occasionally [[Shadow the Hedgehog]]. Sonic's greatest asset is his ability to run at supersonic speeds. However, he is also prone to making rash decisions and dislikes being near water because he can't swim.

Sonic has appeared in four crossover titles alongside [[Mario]]: ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''.

==History==

===Background===

Nintendo was once business rivals with Sonic's company of creation, Sega; this rivalry peaked during the 16-bit era (the era of the [[Super Nintendo]]). As such, Nintendo and Sega often attempted to put each other down through their games (thus explaining Sonic's humiliation in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' [elaborated on below], and possibly explaining the [[Harry Hedgehog|blue hedgehog enemies]] of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''). Examples of [[Game Sightings|Mario mockeries]] in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series forms of media include the emphasis on "Super" on the back of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'''s box (a reference to ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and other ''Mario'' series titles beginning with "Super") and the Marxio Brothers of ''Sonic the Comic'', a British comic book about Sonic and his friends. Their rivalry went throughout the 90's and until 2001 when Sega left as a console manufacturer and became third-party. Sonic's first game for a Nintendo system was an enhanced remake of ''Sonic Adventure 2'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], titled, ''Sonic Adventure 2: Battle''.

[[File:Sonic-Shoes.jpg|thumb|right|Sonic's trademark shoes are shown in the bottom right corner, next to the trash can. Also, Earthworm Jim's plasma gun is there.]]

Sonic's shoes make a cameo appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. In [[Cranky Kong]]'s video game hero contest, contestants are ranked based on how many hidden [[DK Coin]]s they could discover during the course of the game. On the pedestal of winners' scene, Sonic's shoes and Earthworm Jim's plasma gun can be found nearby lying next to a trash can, implying that these characters failed to rank in the contest.

[[File:SonicOlympic.jpg|thumb|x200px|left|Sonic, as he appears in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''.]]

Sonic competes against Mario and others in Olympic events in the game ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. He is a Speed character, similar to [[Yoshi]], meaning he has great speed, but low power. Sonic wears a life jacket during the swimming events, since he can't swim. He still moves quite fast in water too.

Sonic, once again, crosses over with Mario in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. In the Adventure Tours mode for the DS version, he teams up with [[Mario]] to stop [[Bowser]] and [[Dr. Eggman]] from ruining the Winter Olympics.

Sonic makes yet another crossover appearance with Mario and friends in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''. Like in the previous two installments of the series, Sonic is a Speed type character.

In the 3DS version's Story Mode, Sonic is first seen with [[Tails]] just arriving at London for the Olympic Games. Not long after the 2 arrive fog starts rolling in, though the fog is red. Sonic and Tails are greeted by fog clones of [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] who instantly challange them to an Olympic game. The 2 accept the challange and defeat the fog clones. They disappear into the fog which suprises Sonic and Tails. They then overhear a [[Boo]] talking about the fog, then flies off. Sonic and Tails follow the Boo which leads them to [[King Boo]]. Sonic and Tails take King Boo on in Doubles Badminton and win. King Boo mentions something about [[Bowser]] and [[Dr. Eggman]] before flying off. Sonic and Tails agree to look into the fog by exploring London some more.

Sonic and Tails later meet up with [[Yoshi]] at the Tower Bridge, which is covered with an orange fog which caused the bridge to be raised. Sonic and Tails notice it's the same kind of fog that they saw when they first arrived. They agree to go with Yoshi to see if they can get the bridge lowered. However on the way they meet fog clones of [[Shadow]] and [[Silver]] who challange them to an Olympic Event. Yoshi accepts the challenge and wins causing the clones to disappear. Then the real Shadow and Silver show up and explain they've been beating imposters as well. Then Jet zooms by and the group chases after him. They catch him and Shadow challanges him to Olympic Events. Jet accepts and says if he wins, he can keep the fog machine they mentioned. After he and Shadow finish the challange, the group spots the fog machine. But before anyone can touch it, [[Bowser Jr.]] comes from behind it making roars that sound like Bowser's. Bowser Jr. challanges the group, but they refuse. Bowser Jr. says he'd tell them where Bowser was if they accepted, to which Yoshi, Shadow and Silver quickly accept. After they beat him though, Bowser Jr. flies off on a [[Bullet Bill]] before he could tell them. Shadow and Silver break the fog machine causing the fog to disappear. Jet flies off while Shadow and Silver run off as well. Yoshi leaves too and Sonic and Tails head for the British Museum.

At the museum, Sonic and Tails meet up with Mario, Luigi and [[Toad]] for the first time. They are worried that they may be fog clones, but take the chance and go over. Sonic and Mario stare at each other for a while before slapping hands. Toad is relieved that they aren't fog clones and explains all that happened. While he does, more imposters step behind him. Sonic, Tails, Mario and Luigi defeat the clones and enter the museum to find the fog machine. They run into [[Eggman Nega]] in the process. He challanges them and says he'd tell them where the fog machine was if they win. They do, but he still refuses to tell them and disappears. The group then finds the machine on their own. After they find it, Mario and Sonic destroy it, eliminating the fog around the museum. They then decide to find out more about the fog by exploring the museum. They meet up with [[Espio]] and [[Charmy]] who tell them about other foggy areas. The group splits up to explore the areas.

Sonic goes alone to investigate the Horse Guards Parade. Once there, Bowser appears, almost landing on him. [[Knuckles]] and [[Vector]] run over. Vector explains that [[Amy]] told them to investigate the area where they met Bowser. Knuckles and Vector challenge Bowser to an Olympic Game. They beat him and discover the fog machine. Knuckles destroys the machine and the fog disappears. Sonic leaves Bowser to Knuckles and Vector and heads back to the Main Stadium.

Sonic meets up with Mario, Luigi and Tails. Tails and Espio return with [[E-123 Omega]] who went on a rampage at the ExCel London. They found a strange part in Omega that caused him to go crazy. Then a rainbow colored fog rolls in. Omega soon remembers more about the time the part was in him and tells Sonic, Tails, Mario, Luigi and Toad about how Dr. Eggman told him to retrieve an urn from a place with many rock formations. Omega then takes them to Stonehenge where they are attacked by [[Kamek]]. After the group beats Kamek in an Olympic event, Omega remembers brining the urn to Big Ben. Sonic, Tails, Mario and Luigi head to Big Ben to confront Bowser and Dr. Eggman. The 2 villains however use the fog to power themselves up, making them much stronger. The plan failed however and Sonic and the others defeated them in a series of Olympic events. After their defeat, Bowser and Dr. Eggman claimed they never got their invitations to the games which is the reason why they started the plot. As it turns out, they mistaken their invitations for love letters since [[Princess Peach]] and Amy wrote them. After clearing up the problem, Sonic, Tails, Mario and Luigi invite Bowser and Dr. Eggman to the Opening Ceremony and to compete in the Olympic Games.

This game is the first in the series to feature Roger Craig Smith as Sonic's new voice actor. Sonic has dialogue for the Wii version of the game in the London Party mode, but not the 3DS version's Story Mode.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===

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Sonic is in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as a character who is unlocked by completing the game's story mode. Sonic is the fastest character in the game, running faster than [[Captain Falcon]], the fastest character from the last two [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]]. Several of Sonic's moves are from the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' game, with the exception of Homing Attack, which debuted later in the series. His [[Final Smash]] move is using the [[Chaos Emerald]]s to transform into Super Sonic and fly around the stage attacking opponents.

 

Sonic and [[Solid Snake]] are the only third party characters to appear playable in the game. Also, whenever Sonic wins a brawl, his victory theme will play. This is played exactly the same way as the famous stage clear theme that is played in the 2006 ''[[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' game, that tune being a remix of the stage clear theme from ''[[sonicretro:Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' and most ''Sonic'' games after that.

 

====Role in the [[Subspace Emissary]]====

[[File:SubspaceIntro-Sonic.png|thumb|200px|left|Sonic in the Subspace Emissary.]]

Sonic does not appear in the Subspace Emissary until the very end, after [[The Great Maze]]. As when every fighter makes it to where Tabuu resides, he prepares his [[Off Waves]], which would have turned every character into a trophy. As soon as he's about to release the attack, a dashing blue blur dashes past the fighters, and rams into both of Tabuu's wings; causing the Off Wave attack not to happen. As the blue blur jumps up on a "peak", he reveals himself to be Sonic. While he taunts, Tabuu's wings break apart, and then six fighters are selected to fight Tabuu in the final battle.

====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation====

*'''Snake:''' ...

*'''Otacon:''' Snake, what is it?

*'''Snake:''' Something about that hedgehog rubs me the wrong way...

*'''Otacon:''' ...? Oh, you mean Sonic The Hedgehog? But everyone loves Sonic. He's a big star. Do you have any idea how excited people are that he's here in Brawl?

*'''Snake:''' Yeah, yeah, I know, but there's something about him I just don't like.

*'''Otacon:''' But...why? You must have some kind of reason.

*'''Snake:''' ...Nope, just don't like him.

[[File:Homing Attack.jpg|left|thumb|'''Homing Attack''']]

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'''Homing Attack''' is Sonic's standard special move in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It is made to copy the Homing Attack move from several ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. If Sonic uses this attack on the ground, he will begin charging up in a ball, slowly elevating himself above the ground. When he gets high enough, he then charges at an opposing player by homing into them. After hitting or missing another player, Sonic will get out of his ball form and into his normal fighting stance, but he can use the Homing Attack again shortly after. If used in mid-air, Sonic will begin charging, but will launch himself at his opponent quicker than when used on the ground. Although the attack is called the Homing Attack, it can miss sometimes, and it's possible to block the attack. [[Kirby]] can use the Homing Attack if he copies Sonic's powers.

=====Spin Dash=====

[[File:BrawlSpinDash.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Spin Dash''']]

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{{redirectshere|Spin Dash|the move with the same name in ''[[Paper Mario]]''|[[Spin Dash (Paper Mario)|here]]}}

'''Spin Dash''' is an attack used by Sonic in the game, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. This move acts as Sonic's Side Special Move, and has three effects. Firstly, Sonic will curl into a supersonic ball, and start rolling around the stage at high speeds. Charging up the move first can speed the attack up, similarly to [[Jigglypuff]]'s [[Rollout]] attack. When Sonic hits a player, he will cause damage on them, possibly doing more damage the faster the attack. Sonic can also jump while using this move, meaning he can avoid falling off edges easier. Then, he can exit the attack and do another attack to push his opponent further away from the stage. Then, he can use exactly the same move again to get back onto the stage from afar. The move can also be used in mid-air. A similar attack is the [[#Spin Charge|Spin Charge]].

'''Spring Jump''' is the name of Sonic's Up [[Special Move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When used, Sonic will pull a [[Springboard|spring]] from the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', and use it to bounce really high in the air. He can use this both on the ground and in mid-air. If he uses it on the ground, it will stay on the ground, allowing other players to bounce on in as well. Sonic cannot do damage when using the spring, however he can still use some of his aerial moves (but no Special Moves) afterwards (one of very few Up Special Moves that can do so). When the Spring falls in Mid-Air and hits an opponent it sends them straight downwards and deals some minor damage. Sonic can also use this move to recover from getting knocked off the edge of a stage.

[[File:BrawlSpinCharge.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Spin Charge''']]

'''Spin Charge''' is an attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', which is Sonic's Down [[Special Move]]. If Sonic uses this attack, the player can tap the special move button to charge the attack even further. Charging it up gives it a huge power and speed boost, more so than the [[#Spin Dash|Spin Dash]]'s charge. The attack is very similar to [[Jigglypuff]]'s [[Rollout]] attack.  

=====Super Sonic=====

[[File:Super Sonic.jpg|200px|thumb|left|'''Super Sonic''']]

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'''Super Sonic''' is Sonic's super form, found in almost every mainstream ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' game. Super Sonic also appears in the game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', acting as his [[Final Smash]]. When the [[Smash Ball]] is broken open, Sonic gets circled by the seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s, and then transforms into Super Sonic. He is able to fly around the stage at free will in this form, injuring any character he touches, comparable to [[Volt Tackle]].

However, the control is very poor, and he has huge inertia, but his air speed is extremely faster than his ground speed. This, however, can be his biggest downfall, as if he unwisely boosts his speed at the wrong time, he will end up running straight past his opponents, as they can dodge him easily if he's going too fast. As such, the player has to gain good control over Super Sonic's speed in order to use this move properly.  However, if used properly, it can be one of the most devastating, [[smashwiki:KO|KO]]-inducing Final Smashes in the game. Fortunately, Sonic can't [[smashwiki:self-destruct|self-destruct]] himself while using this Final Smash, but he does risk a SD if the Final Smash ends near the bottom blast lines.

! rowspan=2 | Sonic the Hedgehog

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| align=center | ''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (1991)'' || rowspan=2 | ''The world's fastest hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Generally speaking, he loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. Holding still is something he would never consider. He's got a bit of an attitude but can't pass by someone in trouble. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Super Sonic.''

| align=center | '''Wii''' ''Sonic and the Secret Rings''

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! rowspan=2 | Super Sonic

| rowspan=2 | [[File:BrawlTrophy082.png|100px]]

| align=center | ''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2'' || rowspan=2 | ''Sonic's Final Smash. The Chaos Emeralds give energy to all living things, and Sonic's gathered all seven of them, then used their power to transform into Super Sonic. His abilities in this form far surpass his normal ones, and he's even able to fly. He uses a lot of energy in this form, so he can only remain in it for a short time.''

| align=center | '''Wii''' ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

 

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| ''Sonic the Hedgehog JP''

| [Arm] - Attack +21<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic

| [[File:Classic Sonic US Sticker.jpg|100x100px]]

| [Throwing] - Attack +20<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic

| [[File:Sonic Sticker.png|100x100px]]

| [Body, Spin] - Attack +32<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic

| [[File:Super Sonic Sticker.jpg|100x100px]]

| [Electric] - Resistance +27<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic

==''Mario'' Series Appearances==

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| ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''

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| 1995

| [[Super Nintendo]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and [[Virtual Console]]

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| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''

| Playable Character

| 2007/08

| [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]]

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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''

| Unlockable Playable Character

| 2008

| [[Wii]]

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| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''

| Playable Character

| 2009

| [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]]

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| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''

| Playable Character

| 2011/12

| [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]]

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==Official Profile and Statistics==

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====Wii Stats====

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====DS Stats====

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|ability=Jump Dash

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==Gallery==

File:SonicOlympcGames icon.PNG|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (icon)

File:Sonicwinter.png|<center>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''

File:SonicartMSWG.png|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''  

File:MSWGSonic.jpg|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''

File:SonicMASATOWG.png|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''

File:Sonic London Olympics.png|<center>''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''

File:Sonic fencing.png|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''

==Trivia==

*Sonic's Final Smash trophy is the only Final Smash trophy to have game information other than just ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.

*Sonic's Trophy is one of the few trophies that isn't restricted to a Nintendo console.

*In Sonic's appearance in ''[[sonicretro:Sonic and the Black Knight|Sonic and the Black Knight]]'', before the [[player]] starts a mission Sonic can be seen posing in a picture frame, Sonic's pose in that game is the same pose he used in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.

*Sonic, along with [[Jigglypuff]], [[Squirtle]], [[Toon Link]], [[Wolf]], and [[Zero Suit Samus]], are the only characters that are never seen as trophies in The Subspace Emissary.

*After Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Mario was suggested to appear in ''[[SonicRetro:Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing|Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'' early in development as an exclusive character for the [[Wii]] version. However, [[Sega]] did not approve as they believed that it could conflict with the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]] titles.

*Sonic makes a minor appearance in the Disney film ''Wreck-It Ralph'' on an electronic billboard saying, “If you die outside of your game, you will never regenerate!”

==Names in Other Languages==

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