Knuckles
Template:Character-infobox Knuckles the Echidna is a sixteen-year-old red echidna from the Sonic the Hedgehog series and is the guardian of the Master Emerald on Angel Island. He competed against Mario and others in Olympic events in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. In this game, Knuckles 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 Dan Green, who also voiced Vector the Crocodile in that game. He is currently voiced by Travis Willingham.
History
Mario & Sonic series
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 and does best at events that require strength.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
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
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 Nintendo 3DS version, he is also part of the "Wild Ones" group of playable characters (alongside Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Vector).
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Knuckles is playable once again in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, and is yet again classified as a Power type character.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Template:Newsubject Knuckles is set to appear in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as a playable character.
Super Smash Bros. series
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 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 hat based off Knuckles' head appears as a wearable hat for Mii Brawlers in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. It has been released on February 3rd, 2016, alongside other Mii Fighter hats, including a Tails hat.
Official profiles and statistics
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
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Trophy description
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knuckles | 
|
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 | 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. |
| SONIC & KNUCKLES |
Sticker description
| Image | Game | Effect |
|---|---|---|
|
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | [Electric] - Resistance +23 Usable by: Sonic |
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
DS stats
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U trophy information
| Name | Image | Appears in (Wii U version only) | Description |
| Knuckles the Echidna |  |
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (02/1994) Sonic & Knuckles (10/1994) |
Knuckles the Echidna is the dedicated guradian 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. |
Mario series appearances
| Title | Description | Release Date | System/Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games | Playable Character | 2007 | Wii |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games | Playable Character | 2008 | Nintendo DS |
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Cameo as a trophy and a sticker/Non-playable character | 2008 | Wii |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Playable Character | 2009 | Nintendo DS |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Playable Character | 2009 | Wii |
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games | Playable Character | 2011 | Wii |
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games | Playable Character | 2012 | Nintendo 3DS |
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | Playable Character | 2013 | Wii U |
Gallery
Artwork
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Decal)
- Knucklessoccer.png
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Sprites
- KnucklesMASATOWG.png
Screenshots
- BrawlTails.jpg
- PeachWG.jpg
Name in other languages
External links
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