Editing Tails

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{{character infobox
|image=[[File:M&S Rio 2016 - Tails alt.png|240px]]<br>Tails as he appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|full_name=Miles "Tails" Prower
|species={{wp|Fox}}
|first_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' (1992, ''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 the Hedgehog 3 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' (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=[[sonicretro:Colleen O'Shaughnessey|Colleen O'Shaughnessey]] (English; 2016–present, ''Super Mario''-related media)<br>[[sonicretro:Ryo Hirohashi|Ryo Hirohashi]] (Japanese; 2007–present, ''Super Mario''-related media)
}}
'''Miles Prower''',  better known by his nickname "'''Tails'''," is a two-tailed yellow fox from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise, and the sidekick and best friend of [[Sonic]]. He is a mechanical genius who has the ability to spin his tails like a propeller, and thus fly. Tails' only appearances in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] are in every installment of the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]]. In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', he is voiced by [[sonicretro:Amy Palant|Amy Palant]], but in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', he has been voiced by [[Kate Higgins]]. Since 2014, he has been voiced by [[sonicretro:Colleen O'Shaughnessey|Colleen O'Shaughnessey]]. "Miles Prower" is a pun on "miles per hour".

==History==
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
Tails is a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. He is a Skill type character, with skill being his best stat. Ironically, he is quite slow in this game, while he is quite speedy in the ''Sonic'' games. Only Waluigi is slower than him when compared to other Skill type characters, but Tails also has the best stamina out of every Skill type character in the game.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
Tails reappears as a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. He is again a Skill type character. His stats are given on the official site as well.

Tails appears in the adventure mode in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]]. In the game, he decides to help [[Sonic]] and [[Mario]] on their quest. Tails makes remarks about Mario when he and Sonic first meet the fox, showing that Tails respects Mario due to his heroism (similar to how he respects Sonic).

====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
Tails returns as a playable Skill type character in the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Wii version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''. He appears in the opening with all of the other athletes, as well as competing in [[Uneven Bars]] and [[Dream Hurdles]]. Tails appears as one of the characters that can be spoken to in order to play a minigame and earn stickers in London Party mode, and a [[Mii]] outfit based on Tails can be unlocked.

In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], Tails is included in the Heroes group, alongside Mario, Sonic, and [[Luigi]], meaning that he is only playable in certain [[Event]]s. In the Story Mode, Tails first appears alongside Sonic when they arrive at the [[Tower of London]] and find red [[Phantasmal Fog]], which they clear up and conclude that [[Bowser]] is involved with it. The next day, the pair head to [[Tower Bridge]], where they find more Phantasmal Fog and clear it up with the help of [[Yoshi]], [[Shadow (character)|Shadow]], [[Silver]] and [[Jet (character)|Jet]], allowing the bridge to be lowered. They also learn from [[Bowser Jr.]] that [[Dr. Eggman]] is also partly responsible for the fog, so Tails and Sonic head to the [[British Museum]] to continue investigating. At the museum, Tails and Sonic find and team up with Mario, Luigi, and [[Toad]], and the group clear the fog from the area and head into the museum to find some more information about the Phantasmal Fog, which Tails manages to do. The group then splits up, with Tails following [[Espio]] to [[ExCeL London]] where they find that [[Omega]] has had a chip installed by Dr. Eggman, and remove it with [[Donkey Kong]]'s help. Tails, Espio and Omega then head back to the [[Main Stadium]], and Tails helps rescue [[Cream (character)|Cream]] from some [[imposter]]s when the fog returns. Tails then heads to [[Stonehenge]] with Mario, Luigi, Toad, Sonic and Omega, where they find the lid for the [[Fog urn]] and learn from Omega that Bowser and Dr. Eggman are hiding inside [[Big Ben]]. The group head there, and Toad passes the walkie-talkie onto Tails before he and Omega leave the group. The Heroes head into Big Ben to confront Bowser and Dr. Eggman, and after they have been defeated, Tails goes with them to the Main Stadium so that they can register for the Olympic Games, later appearing at the opening ceremony. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Tails can also be obtained from the badge machine.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====
Tails appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. Like previous games in the series, Tails is a playable Skill type character.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
Tails returns in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' as a Skill type character once again. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]], he is exclusive to 100m Freestyle, Beach Volleyball, and their Plus versions.

In [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition|the arcade version]], Tails is a Technique-type playable character. Here, he has great technique, above average speed, and below average power.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''====
[[File:M&S 2020 Shy Guy Battle.png|thumb|left|200px|A swarm of [[Shy Guy]]s in Tokyo face off Tails]]
Tails reappears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' as a playable character. Like many other characters in the game, Tails wears outifts that are event-appropriate. In addition to being playable in the Tokyo 2020 events, he is also one of the eight characters playable in the Tokyo 1964 events, using his appearance from ''[[sonicretro:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic The Hedgehog 2]]''. He plays a role as a major playable character in the Tokyo 2020 parts of the Story Mode.

Tails is also a playable character in [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition|the arcade version]], having the same statistics as the arcade version of the previous installment.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:Tails Brawl screenshot.png|thumb|Tails's appearance in the background of Green Hill Zone.]]
Tails has only made a few cameo appearances in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Tails appears in the background of the [[Green Hill Zone]] stage, where he occasionally runs through a loop, along with [[Knuckles]] and [[Silver]]. Additionally, Tails also has his own [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'', there is another collectible trophy of Tails, and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' features a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]] of him. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Tails reprises his role in the background of the Green Hill Zone stage. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'', a Tails outfit for [[Mii Gunner]]s was released as downloadable content, in February 2016, alongside a Knuckles one.

===''Super Mario-kun''===
Tails briefly appears in the ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' crossover for ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'', where Luigi, Yoshi, and Bowser are worried they will be replaced by Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow if the manga gets rebranded into a ''Sonic'' version.

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
*'''Profile:''' ''[[Sonic]]'s buddy Tails the fox can fly thanks to his bushy tails, and he possesses a wide range of Skill-based abilities that will make him formidable in a wide range of events. He can jump and accelerate well, so he will be tough to beat in many races.''

;Stats
{{M&SATOG stats
|character= [[Tails]]
|image= MyS_emblem_Tails.png
|speed=40
|power=30
|skill=90
|stamina=80
}}
{{br}}

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
*'''Profile:''' ''Miles "Tails" Prower is Sonic's best friend and always at his side. An ace pilot and mechanic, Tails returns to the Olympic Games with the Tailspin ability on the Wii and DS to spin his tails like a helicopter and propel himself in the air, as well as the Propeller Dash ability on the DS.''

;Wii stats
{|
|
{{M&SATOWG Wii stats
|character=Tails
|ability=Tailspin Flight
|image=Tails_Emblem_Winter_Games.jpg
|speed=60
|acceleration=85
|power=70
|skill=95
}}
|}

;Nintendo DS stats
{|
|
{{M&SATOWG DS stats
|character=Tails
|ability=Propeller Dash
|image=Tails_Emblem_Winter_Games.jpg
|speed=70
|jumping=100
|power=30
|technique=90
|stamina=40
}}
|}
{{br}}

====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
*'''Profile:''' ''Sonic's best friend and buddy Miles Tails Prower is a fox that can fly, thanks to his bushy tails, and he possesses a wide range of Skill-based abilities that will make him formidable in a wide range of events. He can jump and accelerate well, so he will be tough to beat in many races.''

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Tails
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy471.png|100px]]
|appears_in=''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2''<br>'''GCN''' ''SONIC HEROES''
|desc=A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one up on Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Miles "Tails" Prower
|image=[[File:Tails Sticker.png|x100px]]
|game=''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
|effect=Flinch Resistance +140
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Tails
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:MilesTailsProwerTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:MilesTailsProwerTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Series Related
|appears_in=Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (11/1992)<br>'''GCN''' Sonic Heroes (01/2004)
|trophy_box=83: Sonic & Friends
|desc=This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on—he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings!
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{Spirit
|no=777
|name=Tails
|image=[[File:SSBU Tails Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Ace
|effects=Up Special ↑
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|Final Battle}}); Summoned with an Andy, Vulpix, and support core
|opponents=[[Fox]]
|conditions='''Rule:''' [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''([[Knuckles]])''<br>'''Hazard:''' Low Gravity
*Gravity is reduced
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
*The enemy starts the battle with an enhanced [[Ray Gun]]
|stage=[[Windy Hill Zone]]
|song=Emerald Hill Zone
}}

==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 (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]
|role4=Playable character
|release4=[[List of games by date#2009|2009]]
|format4=Wii
|title5=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]
|role5=Playable character
|release5=[[List of games by date#2009|2009]]
|format5=Nintendo DS
|title6=''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]
|role6=Playable character
|release6=[[List of games by date#2011|2011]]
|format6=Wii
|title7=''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]
|role7=Playable character
|release7=[[List of games by date#2012|2012]]
|format7=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|title8=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]
|role8=Playable character
|release8=[[List of games by date#2013|2013]]
|format8=[[Wii U]]
|title9=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|role9=Cameo
|release9=[[List of games by date#2014|2014]]
|format9=Nintendo 3DS
|title10=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|role10=Cameo
|release10=2014
|format10=Wii U
|title11=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|role11=Playable character
|release11=[[List of games by date#2016|2016]]
|format11=Nintendo 3DS
|title12=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|role12=Playable character 
|release12=[[List of games by date#2016|2016]]
|format12=Wii U
|title13=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition]]''
|role13=Playable character 
|release13=[[List of games by date#2016|2016]]
|format13=Arcade
|title14=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|role14=Cameo
|release14=[[List of games by date#2018|2018]]
|format14=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|title15=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''
|role15=Playable character 
|release15=[[List of games by date#2019|2019]]
|format15=Nintendo Switch
|title16=''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition]]''
|role16=Playable character 
|release16=[[List of games by date#2020|2020]]
|format16=Arcade
}}

==Portrayals==
*[[sonicretro:Amy Palant|Amy Palant]] (English; 2007-2009)
*[[Kate Higgins]] (English; 2011-2013)
*[[sonicretro:Colleen O'Shaughnessey|Colleen O'Shaughnessey]] (English; 2016-present)
*[[sonicretro:Ryo Hirohashi|Ryo Hirohashi]] (Japanese; 2007-present)
*Marie-Eugénie Maréchal (French; 2013-present)
*Benedetta Ponticelli (Italian; 2013-present)
*Anke Kortemeier (German; 2013-2016)
*Paulina Weiner (German; 2019-present)
*Graciela Molina (Spanish; 2013-present)

==Gallery== 
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
M&SATOG Artwork Tails.png|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''
Tailsdecal.png|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''
Tails MSW.png|''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''
M&SATLOG Tails Cycling artwork.png|''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''
Tails Rio2016.png|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=マイルス “テイルス” パウアー
|JapR=Mairusu “Teirusu” Pauā
|JapM=Miles “Tails” Prower
|Jap2=マイルス・テイルス・パウアー
|Jap2R=Mairusu Teirusu Pauā
|Jap2M=Miles "Tails" Prower
|ChiS=塔尔斯
|ChiSR=Tǎ Ěr Sī
|ChiSM=Tails
|ChiT=塔爾斯
|ChiTR=Tǎ Ěr Sī
|ChiTM=Tails
|Dut=
|DutM=
|Fre=Miles «Tails» Prower
|Ger=Miles „Tails“ Prower
|Ita=Miles "Tails" Prower
|Rus=Тейлз
|RusR=Teylz
|Rus2=Майлз Прауэр
|Rus2R=Maylz Prauer
|Rus3=Майрусу Пауа
|Rus3R=Mayrusu Paua
|RusM=Tails
|Rus2M=Miles Prower
|Rus3M="Miles Prower" {{wp|Cyrillization}} of Japanese name.
|Kor=마일즈 테일즈 프로워
|KorR=Mailzeu Teilzeu Peuroweo
|KorM=Miles Tails Prower
|Spa=Miles "Tails" Prower
}}

==Trivia==
*In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', [[Tanooki Mario]] is shown to be able to fly by rapidly spinning his tail like a helicopter, similarly to how Tails uses his twin tails to fly in his home series.

==External links==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=1}}
*[[Sonicretro:Miles "Tails" Prower|Miles "Tails" Prower on Sonic Retro]]
*{{fandom|sonic|Tails|Miles "Tails" Prower at the Sonic Wiki Zone}}
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