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Sonic the Hedgehog (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ , Sonikku za Hejjihoggu ^? ), besides referred to every bit Classic Sonic (クラシックソニック , Kurashikku Sonikku ^? ), is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is an anthropomorphic hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog'southward counterpart from another dimension set in the contempo past.

Basically a past version of his modernistic counterpart from his younger days, Sonic first appeared during the Time Eater incident where he helped his counterpart foil i of Dr. Eggman's plots before returning to his ain universe. Since and so, he has continued his adventures alongside his friends, and fifty-fifty reappeared in the mainstream universe to help out where needed.

1 Appearance
2 History
- 2.1 Games
  - two.1.1 SegaSonic the Hedgehog
  - 2.1.2 Sonic Generations
  - 2.1.3 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Duke
  - 2.1.4 Sonic Mania
  - 2.1.5 Sonic Forces
  - two.one.half-dozen Sonic Mania Plus
- 2.2 Sonic Mania Adventures
3 Other game appearances
- 3.ane Sonic Dash
- 3.2 Sonic Runners
- three.3 Sonic Forces: Speed Battle
- 3.4 Squad Sonic Racing
- 3.five Sonic Racing
iv Personality
5 Powers and abilities
- 5.1 Transformations
  - 5.ane.1 Super Sonic
  - 5.ane.2 Color Powers
6 Weakness
7 Relationships
- 7.1 Miles "Tails" Prower
- 7.ii Knuckles the Echidna
- 7.3 Dr. Eggman
- seven.4 Metal Sonic
- 7.five Modern Eggman
- 7.6 Modern Sonic
- vii.7 Modern Tails
- 7.8 Friends/allies
- vii.9 Enemies
8 In other media
- 8.ane Archie Comics
- 8.2 IDW Publishing
ix Merchandise
x Trivia
eleven Run into also
12 References

Advent

Sonic looks exactly like Modern Sonic before the time of the Chaos incident. Overall, Sonic is an anthropomorphic hedgehog with a round head and an equally round trunk. He has blue fur (although in a slightly lighter shade than Modern Sonic'south) that covers most of his body, as well every bit peach peel that covers his arms, muzzle and trunk; and conjoined black optics. He likewise has minor, triangular ears on pinnacle of his head, six quills on his head that are shorter than Modernistic Sonic's, 2 spines protruding from his dorsum, and a short tail.

For attire, Sonic wears two light-weight, hyper friction resistant shoes with a white strap, cuffs, dark red soles and a gold buckle; and a pair of white gloves with sock-similar cuffs on his easily.

On holidays, Sonic wears a green Santa chapeau, a dark-green jacket with a blackness belt with a golden buckle, greenish gloves with white and red cuffs, and black, rounded shoes.

History

Games

SegaSonic the Hedgehog

Erstwhile in the past, Sonic befriended Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel, who joined the hedgehog on an run a risk to escape Eggman Isle and take down Dr. Robotnik afterwards the doctor captured and imprisoned them.^[2] ^[three]

Sonic Generations

In Sonic Generations, while running through Green Hill, Sonic witnessed the arrival of the Time Eater, who sent him and Tails to White Space. There, he briefly met another Tails (whom he mistook for his own) earlier setting out to restore the victims of the Time Eater, who had been caught in White Space and turned into colorless statues, past passing through the frozen areas in White Infinite. What Sonic did not know, however, was that Modernistic Sonic, a future version of Sonic from another dimension, was doing the same affair. When Sonic and Mod Sonic passed through a Boss Gate, all the same, they came across each other. Nevertheless, their meeting got interrupted when Sonic went ahead and faced Dr. Eggman when the md seemingly appeared. Actualization onboard the Death Egg, Sonic defeated Eggman and his Decease Egg Robot, only to witness the doctor getting kidnapped past the Time Eater. After that, the Sonics discovered with the help of Modern and Classic Tails that they were travelling through time and infinite.

Teaming up to stop the Time Eater, the Sonics progressed through White Space, restoring the frozen areas and their friends. Along the way, they learned from the Tails' that the Time Eater'due south actions ripped infinite autonomously, that their speed was the key to restoring space and fourth dimension and finally, the Chaos Emeralds were the Time Eater's weakness, which they gear up their sights on collecting. When Modernistic Sonic later defeated Dr. Eggman in his Egg Dragoon, Sonic and his friends witnessed Eggman getting kidnapped by the Time Eater again, much to their confusion.

Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic both become Super Sonic, from the panel/PC version of *Sonic Generations*.

The Sonics eventually obtained all the Chaos Emeralds and freed their friends before facing the Time Eater in its own domain. There, Mod Eggman and his time-infinite counterpart, Classic Eggman, revealed themselves as the ones behind the Time Eater in an try to erase the Sonics from history then that the doctors would exist victorious in the nowadays. The two Sonics squared off confronting the Time Eater, but got knocked out. While passed out, notwithstanding, the Sonics got support from all of their friends, allowing the Anarchy Emeralds to activate and transform them both into Super Sonic. Together, they defeated the Time Eater and stopped the doctors' plan. As a consequence, time was restored and the Sonics were sent to Modernistic Sonic'southward world with their friends where Modernistic Sonic'south altogether party left off. Afterward showing his Modern counterpart that he had begun picking up the Boost, Sonic and Classic Tails returned to their world through a Time Hole left behind past the Time Eater, although not before Modern Sonic promised Sonic that a great hereafter awaited him.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles

In Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Duke, Eggman set out to re-launch the Decease Egg from where information technology had crash-landed on Angel Isle. Having detected the hubbub on an island, Sonic and Tails went to investigate, eventually discovering Eggman's operations. The pair would go on to appoint Eggman's forces and Knuckles the Echidna, the guardian of Angel Isle who had been tricked into thinking by Eggman that Sonic was out to steal the island's Master Emerald, in battle on several occasions. After making the Death Egg crash on Affections Island again when it tried to re-launch, Sonic and Tails ready out to destroy the Death Egg for good, convincing Knuckles about Eggman's truthful nature along the manner. After Eggman and so stole the Master Emerald and used it to re-launch the Expiry Egg, Sonic and Tails would defeat Eggman, destroy the Death Egg and become the Principal Emerald back to Knuckles. Sonic shortly after lent Duke a helping manus when the Master Emerald got stolen past Eggman's robots.

Sonic Mania

In Sonic Mania, some time after saving Angel Isle, Sonic and Tails were relaxing when the fox cub picked up a strange energy reading coming from Affections Island. Tails afterwards convinced Sonic to investigate the ability source with him.^[4] ^[v] Upon their inflow, they found five Egg-Robos called the Hard Boiled Heavies excavating the island already. The robots soon constitute a mysterious gemstone called the Phantom Ruby and activated it, causing Sonic and Tails, along with Knuckles, who was resting nearby, to get teleported away. The trio ended upwards in Green Loma Zone, along with the newly upgraded Egg-Robos, who retreated with the cherry, leaving Sonic and his grouping to chase them down.

The trio was eventually attacked by Dr. Eggman and his Death Egg Robot. Yet, they managed to defeat Eggman, causing him to fall into a pigsty. Post-obit the medico, Sonic and his team saw Eggman take the Phantom Ruby-red from the Hard Boiled Heavies, who had begun to disobey him. Once Eggman obtained the ruby, Sonic, Duke and Tails got sent to Chemical Establish Zone by the gem's power. Not ready dorsum past their displacement, Sonic and his gang continued their pursuit of Eggman, occasionally clashing with the Hard Boiled Heavies and other foes forth the way. Whenever they defenseless up to Eggman, all the same, the physician either gave them the slip or sent them away with the Phantom Ruby.

Along the way, Sonic, Tails and Duke found out that Dr. Eggman had seized Little Planet once again. In that location, the md and the Hard Boiled Heavies housed a new base of operations of operations: the Titanic Monarch. Eventually, the trio made their manner to the heart of the robotic area where they faced Eggman in his Phantom Egg mech and 4 of the newly upgraded Phantom Heavies. When the heroes managed to defeat Eggman, the Phantom Cerise reacted violently and transported Sonic and Eggman to some other dimension. The leader of the Hard Boiled Heavies, the Heavy King, was present here too and was at present upgraded to the Phantom Male monarch. He took the Phantom Ruby-red for himself, merely Eggman, who was not prepared to lose the ruby so easily, faced the traitorous robot in his Klepto Mobile. Knowing he had to combat them both, Sonic used the Anarchy Emeralds to go Super Sonic. He managed to defeat both Eggman and the Phantom King and then reverted to his normal state. The Phantom Reddish subsequently reacted to the Chaos Emeralds' power and took Sonic with it through a warp, heading towards places unknown.

Sonic Forces

In Sonic Forces, Sonic arrived in Modern Sonic'due south globe through the warp the Phantom Ruby took him through. Since his terminal visit, withal, Mod Sonic had seemingly been killed past Dr. Eggman'due south right-paw human Infinite, assuasive Dr. Eggman and his army to conquer over 99% of the planet. Upon his arrival, Sonic saved Tails by dispatching a Chaos Phantom Copy when information technology attacked the fox cub in the City. Getting reacquainted with Tails, Sonic confirmed Tails' theory near how he got here, learning in the process that this world's Eggman had obtained the Phantom Red and used it to conquer the globe. With Tails believing that Sonic had arrived for the purpose of saving the world, the two of them set out to end the war between the Eggman Empire and the Resistance.

Setting their sights on defeating Eggman and learn the secrets of the Phantom Ruby in gild to go Sonic home, Sonic and Tails tracked Eggman to Light-green Loma. There, they eavesdropped on a conversation betwixt Eggman and Space, from which they learned that Infinite had harnessed a Phantom Reddish epitome, that Modern Sonic was notwithstanding live, and that Eggman was preparing a plan that would wipe out the Resistance. After Space took his get out, Sonic made his movement and defeated Dr. Eggman when he tried to leave. After his Egg Mobile and Egg Dragoon were defeated by Sonic though, the doctor fabricated his escape, although not before warning Sonic and Tails that his endgame would be gear up in three days. Seeking now to tell Modern Sonic near Eggman's endgame, Sonic and Tails went to where Eggman mentioned that Modern Sonic was: Mystic Jungle. While looking around for Modern Sonic, the duo met the Avatar, a rookie member of the Resistance, who took them to the Resistance HQ. There, Sonic had his reunion with Modern Sonic while Tails informed everyone of Eggman's endgame.

After the Resistance's Operation Big Wave went down the drain thank you to Infinite and his Phantom Blood-red prototype, the group establish it necessary to uncover the Phantom Rubies' secrets. As such, Sonic and Tails went to Chemic Found to search Eggman's database for intel. At that place, they discovered that the Phantom Rubies required a huge amount of energy, which only Eggman's new Death Egg could provide, to work. As such, the Resistance set out to destroy the Expiry Egg. Later weakening the Death Egg'due south defenses, Sonic was sent onboard the Death Egg to blow information technology upward, which he achieved in spite of some unexpected opposition. However, the Resistance discovered while attacking Metropolis that Eggman had built a backup reactor for the Phantom Rubies underneath the Eggman Empire Fortress.

Eventually, Sonic took role in the terminal boxing between the Resistance and the Eggman Regular army at the Eggman Empire Fortress, which the Resistance sought to interruption into in order to destroy the backup reactor and win the state of war. Only as Sonic and the others got pushed back by Infinite, however, Omega came and distracted the villain. After that, Infinite put Eggman'south endgame into effect: using his Phantom Ruby epitome, he created a virtual sun above the planet to driblet on the Resistance with and impale them all. While Sonic awaited the issue, however, the lord's day was neutralized by the Avatar. At present able to go along the fight without worry, Sonic looked for a way into the fortress afterwards Modern Sonic and the Avatar took care of Infinite for good. Eventually, he found a secret passage, which Modern Sonic and the Avatar used to accomplish the backup reactor and destroy information technology.

Sonic bids his friends cheerio equally he returns home, from *Sonic Forces*.

Sonic and Tails subsequently rejoined Modern Sonic and the Avatar, only for Eggman to reveal that the fill-in reactor was a decoy and that the existent Phantom Ruby had been incorporated into his triumph card: the Decease Egg Robot. This meant the Ruby had no weakness anymore. With the Eggman Army on the rise, thanks to the Ruby, Sonic, Modern Sonic and the Avatar fought Eggman. Destroying the robot, the trio ensured the Resistance's victory over the Eggman Empire. With the Phantom Cherry now gone, however, Sonic plant himself getting pulled back to his dimension in the aftermath. Equally he faded back home, Sonic bid farewell to Tails and the Resistance. Modern Sonic, withal, was sure that they would come across again.

Sonic Mania Plus

In Sonic Mania Plus, Sonic had only returned to his world from his take chances in Modern Sonic's dimension. Upon his inflow however, he discovered the Phantom Ruby had survived and followed him home. As Sonic attempted to recollect the ruby when information technology floated away, he came across Mighty and Ray, both of whom were trapped in a capsule. After Sonic freed the duo though, the Heavy Magician revealed herself to be one of them in disguise. She immediately subsequently took the Phantom Ruby and left. Though Sonic and his companion gave chase, they were too late to stop the Heavy Magician from using the Phantom Carmine to revive the Hard Boiled Heavies who had been destroyed. The robots' resurrection likewise warped them all to Green Loma Zone. At that place, the revived Hard Boiled Heaves ran off with the Phantom Cherry-red. Sonic thus set off in search of the Phantom Cherry-red again, merely with Tails, Knuckles, Mighty and Ray past his side.

The group was eventually attacked by Dr. Eggman and his Expiry Egg Robot. Nonetheless, they managed to defeat Eggman, causing him to fall into a hole. Following the doctor, Sonic and his squad saw Eggman take the Phantom Ruby-red from the Hard Boiled Heavies, who once again refused to obey him. Once Eggman obtained the ruby, Sonic and his grouping got sent to Chemical Plant Zone past the gem'southward ability. Not set back past their displacement, the gang continued their pursuit of Eggman, occasionally ambivalent with the Hard Boiled Heavies and other old foes along the way. Whenever they caught upwards to Eggman, yet, the medico either gave them the slip or sent them abroad with the Phantom Blood-red.

Eventually, Sonic and his comrades found out that Dr. Eggman had captured Picayune Planet once over again and rebuilt the Titanic Monarch at that place. Eventually, the heroic group made their manner into the heart of the fortress, where they faced Eggman in his Phantom Egg mech and four of the recently re-upgraded Phantom Heavies. Despite the odds, they managed to defeat the doctor, resulting in the Phantom Ruby-red creating a rift that began devouring the Titanic Monarch. Assuming their Super States with the assist of the Chaos Emeralds, however, Sonic and his group escaped the rift, knocking Eggman into information technology in the process. Later on, Sonic and his friends airtight off their risk with a trip to an ice cream parlor, just for the Heavy Rex to make an appearance and surprise them with a sundae.

Sonic Mania Adventures

Sonic, upon returning to his world, from "Sonic Returns".

Afterward foiling the plans of Modern Eggman, Sonic returned to his own dimension and found himself on Angel Island, which he discovered was full of holes that had been dug by someone. Noticing then Dr. Eggman fly by in his Egg Mobile with a batch of Flickies trapped in a Sheathing, Sonic hurried off to rescue the critters. Finding the Capsule in a clearing, Sonic got by the fasten traps surrounding information technology and opened the Capsule, freeing the Flickies. The Sheathing, however, was a trap, which flung Sonic into another trap that tied him upwardly past the leg and left him dangling in forepart of the Sheathing, which turned into a timed bomb. Eggman and then appeared to celebrate at the doomed Sonic. When Eggman was about to leave, however, Sonic managed to lure the doctor into his own trap past tempting him to steal the Anarchy Emerald he had. Escaping from Eggman's trap, Sonic was ready to leave Eggman with his bomb, merely was and so guilt-tripped by Eggman. Before Sonic could free him, however, he found Eggman's handheld which revealed that Eggman had four Chaos Emeralds and that he planned to crook Sonic out of his to complete his drove. Sonic thus accelerated the inaugural on Eggman's bomb and left Eggman to have his bomb blow up in his face.^[6]

Sonic sharing a fist bump with Tails, from "Sonic and Tails".

Sonic before long after met upwards with Tails and filled him in on what Eggman was up to. No sooner all the same, Sonic went alee without Tails to bank check out an explosion nearby. At the site, Sonic institute Eggman excavating some other Chaos Emerald. Sonic tried to stop Eggman, just was easily repelled by the dr.'s earthworks mobile. Sent flying back to Tails, Sonic accustomed the play a trick on cub'south aid when he offered it, and together, the ii of them took on Eggman. During their battle, Sonic was nearly done in by Eggman, but was saved by Tails in the nick of time. Afterwards he and Tails finally brought down Eggman. Tails found the Chaos Emerald Eggman had been looking for. With 2 Emeralds secured, Sonic and Tails celebrated their victory.^[7]

Afterward, Sonic and Tails would runway down Eggman'south base and rush off to take on the evil md.^[8] As they arrived, they were briefly trapped by Metal Sonic and had their Chaos Emeralds taken away. Metal Sonic and so used their Emeralds and those provided by Eggman to empower himself and take Sonic on. Fortunately, Sonic and Tails presently found allies in Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel, who would help them fight the evil robot. When they began to lose, Sonic noticed that Tails had an thought and began distracting Metal Sonic while Tails went to work. In the terminate, Tails managed to trap Metallic Sonic and strip him of the Chaos Emeralds. With Eggman'south aid, nevertheless, Metallic Sonic attempted to harness the power of the Chief Emerald, which Eggman had procured, to end off the four heroes. However, the villains were stopped by Knuckles, who took dorsum the Master Emerald. Presently after, Sonic joined Tails, Mighty, and Ray on a chili canis familiaris picnic.^[9]

Sonic dumbfoundedly overlooking Amy Rose's practiced human action, from "From: A. Rose".

Later in wintertime, Sonic dumbfoundedly watched Amy Rose return an abandoned Metallic Sonic to Dr. Eggman. Offering no other response, Amy just gave the unamused Sonic a flower.^[x]

Other game appearances

Sonic Dash

In Sonic Dash, Archetype Sonic makes an appearance every bit a playable character. In this game, he can be unlocked later on existence purchased online for $3.99 USD or in special events.

Image	Affinity Bonus	Upgrade Contour
Image	Affinity Bonus	Ability-Up	Highest level
		Dash Boost	11
		x2 Multiplier	12
		Magnet	9
		Shield	ix
		Headstart	9

On 13 December 2019, Classic Sonic was re-released as Elf Classic Sonic, a grapheme previously featured in Sonic Forces: Speed Battle, as office of a Christmas event.

Image	Unlock Requirement	Upgrade Profile
Image	Unlock Requirement	Ability-Up	Highest level
	Collect 500 Elf Classic Sonic tokens (13 December 2019 - 20 December 2019) (11 December 2020 - 17 Dec 2020) $iii.99 USD (16 December 2020 - 31 December 2020) (xiii December 2021 - 6 January 2022) Collect 250 Elf Classic Sonic tokens (17 December 2021 - 20 Dec 2021)	Dash Boost	xi
		x2 Multiplier	11
		Magnet	x
		Shield	8
		Headstart	ten

Sonic Runners

In Sonic Runners, Classic Sonic is a playable Speed/Hero Type character with the following characteristics:

Icon	Type	Controls	Profile	Unlocking Requirement
		Triple bound 75% Distance Bonus	The Genesis-era Sonic, who collaborates with the modern Sonic in Sonic Generations.	Available on Premium Roulette.

Sonic Forces: Speed Battle

In Sonic Forces: Speed Battle, Classic Sonic is a playable grapheme who was added to the game'southward roster in the version ane.0.1 update. He has the following stats in gameplay:

Image	Rarity	Stats	Items
Image	Rarity	Stats	Projectile	Boost	Trap
	Common	Speed: ix/ten Acceleration: 5/10 Force: v/ten	Moto-Bug	Invincibility	Tornado

On Christmas 2018, Classic Sonic was re-released as "Elf Classic Sonic", a variant graphic symbol of Classic Sonic dressed in an elf costume, as a part of the ii.half dozen.0 update. This character has the post-obit stats in gameplay:

Prototype	Rarity	Stats	Items
Prototype	Rarity	Stats	Projectile	Boost	Trap
	Special	Speed: 10/x Acceleration: vi/x Strength: 5/x	Moto-Bug	Ice Boost	Flue Shot

Team Sonic Racing

In Team Sonic Racing, Classic Sonic makes a cameo appearance. Various advertisements can be seen playing on digital billboards alongside the tracks; one of the advertisements is for a car air freshener, and the production uses Sonic's default sprite from Sonic Mania.

Sonic Racing

In Sonic Racing, Classic Sonic is a playable graphic symbol. He was added in 2021 to gloat the 30th anniversary of the franchise. He becomes bachelor by reaching League 7.

Epitome	Vehicle	Skill	Bio
	Cyclone	Slipstream	A younger Sonic from older times. He has a habit of turning upwards when about needed!

Personality

Sonic's contour, from the Xbox 360 version of *Sonic Generations*.

Sonic is highly akin to his modern counterpart. Having been described as beingness "like the wind", Sonic is always on the move, and is noted for beingness free-spirited and adventurous.^[11] Never in one identify for long, Sonic loves freedom and thrives on excitement,^[11] ^[12] ^[1] and is thus ever moving forward to look for his next challenge, making his life a never-ending series of adventures. Like Modern Sonic, he also has a big mental attitude and possesses an as big heart to lucifer, too as a strong desire to fight injustice.^[xi] ^[12] ^[13] Owning to his beloved of freedom, Sonic is also a very independent kind of person who is willing to alive by his own rules.^[1]

Sonic usually maintains a cool attitude and an easy-going demeanor.^[1] At times, though, he tin become rather excited when witnessing or accomplishing something cool, presumably equally a result of his lack of experience in comparison to Modern Sonic.^[xiv] To Sonic, defeating Dr. Eggman'southward forces and saving the world is simply an opportunity to have fun.^[1] Even so, he is ofttimes impatient, and is shown to have a short temper.^[12] ^[xiii] Additionally, because of his impulsive nature, Sonic can be reckless and quick to human action earlier thinking.

By comparing, Sonic is more impetuous, less jaded, and a bit more serious than his modern counterpart; when Dr. Eggman first confronted Classic and Modernistic Sonic during the Fourth dimension Eater incident, Sonic immediately chased after Eggman, whereas Modernistic Sonic, who has dealt with so many threats from Eggman that he is hardly fazed by them anymore, responded with a bored expression.^[xv]

Sonic is extremely benevolent, driven by his own potent sense of justice and fair play. He is never the one to stand idly by when there are people in demand of assistance,^[12] even if those people are his enemies.^[16] He is also extremely loyal to his friends and has a strong desire to assist them out when needed.^[1] Equally, Sonic will ever accept assist from his friends and shows keen trust in them.^[7] ^[9]

A noticeable trait about Sonic is that he is completely mute; rather than words, he communicates through gestures and facial expressions.

Powers and abilities

Sonic is shown to exist Modern Sonic'southward virtual equal, and his various skills and attributes together make him a strength to be reckoned with.^[13] He has proven himself to be capable of matching well-nigh of Modern Sonic'south physical abilities, although his skills are not as refined and evolved as Modern Sonic's.

Sonic's greatest forcefulness is his super speed. Sonic in particular has proven himself in a form of its own with his speed, having been credited every bit the "world'due south fastest supersonic hedgehog."^[12] He has the ability to instantly advance to and run at speeds greater than Mach one,^[17] which is at the blistering speed of about 768 mph. Due to such speeds, he can scale vertical surfaces and ceilings, and run over water. Even then, Sonic can take his speed even farther; by revving up in one identify, he can take off at turbo speeds in an instant. He can besides envelope himself in a blue free energy field that lets him accelerate beyond the sound barrier on both the ground and in midair for a short time, allowing him to not only smash straight through enemies and obstacles like a living projectile, but also wing through midair. Information technology is unknown what Sonic's unaided top speed is however. Information technology has been stated that he can run at supersonic speeds, which is 915-3,840 mph.^[12] He is also shown to lucifer Modernistic Sonic's speed, who has been said is able to move at hypersonic speeds,^[eighteen] which ranges from 3,840-seven,680 mph.

Sonic has demonstrated complete mastery of his speed in any environment. As far equally stamina goes, Sonic'south is seemingly limitless as he is never winded from running. His speed too allows him to perform several impressive feats, like creating barriers of super speed.

Sonic has profound acrobatic skills and agility that match those of Modern Sonic's, along with enhanced reflexes that lets him avert any incoming obstacles with precise and delicate movements. He also has incredible jumping skills, capable of jumping just as far every bit Modern Sonic.^[19] While non his forte, Sonic is shown to have great strength, enough to push things several times bigger and heavier than himself, and is quite resilient to damage, having one time survived a ruthless pummeling from the Time Eater.^[xix] He has also demonstrated the ability to harness chaos energy for his own utilize; with a Chaos Emerald, he tin can gain a boost in power.

Sonic using the Spin Attack, from the console/PC version of *Sonic Generations*.

Sonic'south core offensive maneuver is the Spin Attack, a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at his targets. With it, Sonic can shred or burrow through just about any substance given plenty speed. Highly adept in its usage, Sonic can use several variants of the Spin Attack for both footing- and aerial maneuvers, including the Spin Dash, Spin Spring, Homing Attack and the Drop Dash.

Transformations

Super Sonic

By harnessing the power of the vii Chaos Emeralds, Sonic can enter a Super State, transforming him into Super Sonic. In this state, all of his abilities far surpass his normal ones. He is as well able to fly and is nearly invulnerable. Nevertheless, this transformation consumes a lot of energy, meaning information technology cannot be maintained for long.

Color Powers

By harnessing different variants of Hyper-go-on from Wisps, Sonic can use specific Color Powers to transform into a certain grade, such as a drill, a laser or fifty-fifty a planet, each one possessing its ain unique abilities. So far, Sonic has been able to transform into the Cyan Laser, Yellow Drill, Indigo Asteroid, Pink Spikes and Red Burst. However, these transformations crave a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.

Weakness

Despite his great mastery over his speed, Sonic is shown to take problem keeping his balance when coming to a sudden halt when running at high speeds. As with his mainstream counterpart, he likewise has trouble in aquatic areas due to his inability to swim.

Relationships

Miles "Tails" Prower

Sonic with Tails, from "Sonic and Tails".

Miles "Tails" Prower is Sonic's best friend. While it is unknown how great their bond is, they are good coordinated fighters in battle, such as when they faced a Metal Sonic powered past Chaos Emeralds.^[9] However, the hedgehog tends to ignore Tails when he learns of something catastrophic. Despite this, the play a joke on cub will always be ready to lend a mitt in dangerous situations, and Sonic will never deny his assist.^[7]

Duke the Echidna

Knuckles the Echidna is a good ally of Sonic. While one is serious about his duties while the other is happy and carefree virtually life, they seem to exist skilful friends. The ii get-go met during the Angel Island incident, where they were forced to join forces to defeat Dr. Eggman. However, Knuckles only helped him because the dr. had stolen the Master Emerald from him.

While Sonic trusts Knuckles and volition not hesitate to assistance him in risky situations, the latter does non yet have total confidence in the hedgehog, occasionally viewing him as a thief who only wants to take the Principal Emerald.^[20] Notwithstanding, Knuckles can lend Sonic a hand if absolutely necessary, even having settled aside his duty to treat the Master Emerald twice to help him.

Dr. Eggman

Dr. Eggman is Sonic'due south arch-enemy.^[21] Because of Sonic's hatred of anything unjust, he holds a great mutual hatred for the doctor and his evil plans to have over the earth. Even so, Sonic is still willing (albeit reluctantly) to assist Eggman out trouble he cannot get himself out of, like when he tried helping Eggman out of the rubble of his Death Egg Robot.^[xvi]

Unlike Modern Sonic, who has beaten Eggman'south Modern counterpart so many times that he considers it his everyday job, Sonic is shown to all the same accept Eggman'southward threats quite seriously. For case, when both Sonics were faced with the aforementioned Eggman threat, Sonic's start action was heading off to terminate Eggman, whereas Modern Sonic remained calm and bored in the face up of the threat.^[15]

Metallic Sonic

Sonic fighting Metal Sonic, from "Metal Mayhem".

Metal Sonic is i of Sonic's greatest enemies and rivals. Although they are supposed to be foes, Sonic more than welcomes a challenge from Metallic Sonic when the opportunity presents itself. Noticeably, Sonic expressed open up excitement most going caput-to-head with a Chaos Emerald-empowered Metal Sonic. Notwithstanding, Sonic remains very serious about defeating Metal Sonic.^[9]

Modern Eggman

Similar Archetype Eggman, Modern Eggman is a foe of Archetype Sonic. Even so, it is unsaid that Mod Eggman does non consider Classic Sonic to be a viable threat, especially in comparison to his Modernistic counterpart, as he acted dismissively of him during the War to Take Back the Planet and tried to disengage him, before ultimately fighting him^[22] when earlier he had scolded Infinite for letting Modern Sonic live.^[23] However, he does admit that Archetype Sonic has "a lot of nerve."^[24]

Modern Sonic

Sonic is shown to be on very good terms with his mainstream counterpart, Modern Sonic. When they kickoff met during the Time Eater incident, they were left somewhat confused nearly standing face-to-face with another one of themselves, although they put that aside to sort out the crisis at hand. After that, they quickly forged a bond based on their common interest in the adventure they faced together.

Due to them having so many things in common with each other, Classic and Modern Sonic have demonstrated great collaboration and teamwork in boxing. Sonic, in particular, seems to admire Modern Sonic, having shown great excitement whenever Modern Sonic demonstrates a motility Sonic has yet to learn, such as the Homing Assail and the Boost. Perhaps the best example of Sonic's admiration for Modernistic Sonic is that he would go on to choice up the Boost technique after seeing Mod Sonic use it.

Modern Tails

Mod Tails is the counterpart to Sonic'due south own sidekick Tails. The two of them beginning met during the Time Eater incident, although Sonic initially mistook him for his own Tails during their showtime meet. Afterward sorting out who was who, Sonic teamed up with Mod Tails, alongside his other allies, to stop the Time Eater.

Sonic subsequently met Modern Tails once more when he starting time appeared during the State of war to Have Back the Planet. After Sonic saved Tails from a Anarchy Phantom Copy, the trick cub teamed up with him to save the earth and assistance him become dwelling. During their subsequent adventures together, Sonic would fill out the void in Modern Tails' life that had been created after Modernistic Sonic was seemingly killed by Infinite. Though Mod Tails later got reunited with Mod Sonic, still, he and Sonic remained as close as ever, with Modernistic Tails appreciating every effort Sonic fabricated to assistance the Resistance. When the time later came for Sonic to return home, he bid the heartbroken Modern Tails cheerio with a fist bump and a smile on his face up.

Friends/allies

Amy Rose
Avatar
Bonfire the Cat
Cheese
Foam the Rabbit
E-123 Omega
Knuckles the Echidna (close ally)
Mighty the Armadillo
Miles "Tails" Prower (best friend and sidekick)
Modern Amy
Modernistic Knuckles
Modern Sonic (good friend)
Modern Tails
Ray the Flying Squirrel
Rouge the Bat
Shadow the Hedgehog
Silverish the Hedgehog
Team Chaotix
- Charmy Bee
- Espio the Chameleon
- Vector the Crocodile

Enemies

Badniks
- Hard Boiled Heavies
  - Heavy Gunner
  - Heavy Male monarch
  - Heavy Magician
  - Heavy Rider
  - Heavy Shinobi
Badniks (Modern)
Dr. Eggman (arch-nemesis)
Eggman Empire
- Space
- Modern Eggman
- Fourth dimension Eater
Metal Sonic (robotic doppelgänger and arch-enemy)

In other media

Archie Comics

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published past Archie Comics, Sonic is the past counterpart of Sonic the Hedgehog in the In Some other Fourth dimension, In Another Place universe. In this media, he appeared during the effect where his mod counterpart set out to rescue his friends, who had been kidnapped by the Time Eater.

IDW Publishing

Sonic the Hedgehog, from *Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Special*.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic serial and its spin-offs published by IDW Publishing, Sonic is the counterpart of Sonic the Hedgehog from another dimension set in the contempo past. Like his analogue, he is a super speedy and heroic hedgehog who battles the tyranny of Dr. Eggman and his creations. His past is nearly identical to his game counterpart'south, up until after the events of Sonic Mania.

Merchandise

5.5" Ultimate action figure of Archetype Sonic past Tomy.

Merchandise of Archetype Sonic was released every bit early on as the twentieth anniversary of the Sonic series. Jazwares produced various action figures and plush toys of Archetype Sonic for the anniversary. A statue of modern and Classic Sonic was bachelor with the collector's edition of Sonic Generations. Start 4 Figures has produced several dioramas that feature Classic Sonic. A statue of Classic Sonic was bachelor at Joypolis from claw cranes in celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Sonic series. Tomy produced plush toys and action figures of Archetype Sonic for the anniversary, so later variant action figures, a 5.5" "Ultimate" activity figure, and more costly toys. Kidrobot has produced blind box figurines and a diorama, and GNF Toyz and Totaku have produced figurines. A 12" statue of Archetype Sonic continuing on a Sega Mega Drive was available with the collector'south edition of Sonic Mania. Exquisite Gaming has produced a controller holder, Jakks Pacific has produced figurines and a plush toy, and other various merchandise has been available from Sega Shop.

Trivia

Prior to Sonic Generations, Super Smash Bros. Brawl used the term "Archetype Sonic" to distinguish Sonic's advent in the original titles from his more modern appearances. This is noteworthy, as Super Smash Bros. Brawl debuted three years earlier Sonic Generations.
Sonic is the get-go grapheme from Classic Sonic's world to appear in a mobile game.
In early on versions of Sonic Forces' script, Tails referred to Sonic equally "Alt Sonic" to avoid confusion.^[25]
In the 2017 Twitter Takeover, Modern Sonic refers to Sonic as "Classic Sonic".

Run across also

Sonic the Hedgehog (disambiguation)

References

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↑ Sonic Mania Plus English educational activity transmission, "Story".
↑ The Fine art of Sonic Mania . Sega. p. six. "When Mighty and Ray last saw Sonic, they were escaping from Eggman Island. Fourth dimension may have passed, only this duo are ready to show they can take downwardly the Md once more!"
↑ Sonic Mania English instruction transmission, "Prologue".
↑ Sega. "Story And so Far". Sonic Mania Introduction Manual . Sega. p. 1. "Some time after saving Angel Island, Sonic the Hedgehog and his all-time friend, Miles "Tails" Prower, are relaxing when Tails picks up a foreign energy reading far away. Though different from the Chaos Emeralds, the reading is remarkably powerful, and Tails convinces Sonic to join him to check information technology out. Sonic and Tails take off on the Tornado towards the source, but sure plenty, the evil Dr. Eggman has detected it too! Now information technology's a race betwixt Sonic and Eggman to become in that location first and figure out what mysteries information technology holds. However, Eggman has been busy: he's just unleashed a new team of elite Egg-Robos to handle his nigh of import tasks. They're called the "Hard-Boiled Heavies," and they're about to reach the source of the signal first! It's up to Sonic, Tails, & their newest marry, Knuckles the Echidna, to defeat the Hard-Boiled Heavies, unlock the secrets of the energy source, and stop Dr. Eggman!"
↑ Hesse, Tyson (30 March 2018). "Sonic Returns". Sonic Mania Adventures . Season 1. Episode 1. YouTube.
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↑ Hesse, Tyson (22 June 2018). "Mighty and Ray". Sonic Mania Adventures . Season 1. Episode 4. YouTube.
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↑ Hesse, Tyson (20 December 2018). "From: A. Rose". Sonic Mania Adventures . Season 1. Episode six. YouTube.
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↑ ^12.0 ^12.one ^12.2 ^12.three ^12.iv ^12.v Sonic Generations (PlayStation 3) European instruction booklet, page 5.
↑ ^13.0 ^13.1 ^thirteen.2 Sega. "Characters". Sonic Mania Introduction Transmission . Sega. p. 1. "The world's fastest hedgehog! Although often impatient, Sonic has a heart of gilt and a stiff desire to fight injustice - which means putting a stop to the evil Dr. Eggman's plans. His blistering speed, Super Sonic Spin Attack, and sassy attitude make him a force to be reckoned with. After reconciling his differences with Knuckles, he'due south enjoyed some peace and quiet with Tails and their animal friends - until at present."
↑ Sonic Team (4 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Yous Got a Chaos Emerald!.
↑ ^15.0 ^15.1 Sonic Team (4 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Through the Glass.
↑ ^16.0 ^16.1 Sonic Team (4 Nov 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation three. Sega. Cutscene: Eggman Abducted.
↑ Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, Tantalus Media (15 August 2017). Sonic Mania. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Surface area/Level: Special Stage.
↑ Sonic Take chances (Dreamcast) United states didactics booklet, pg. 18.
↑ ^19.0 ^nineteen.1 Sonic Team (four November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation iii. Sega. Cutscene: The Final Battle!.
↑ Hesse, Tyson (30 April 2018). "& Knuckles". Sonic Mania Adventures . Season i. Episode iii. YouTube.
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↑ Sonic Team (7 November 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: VS. Eggman. "Eggman: What!? You lot! I don't take time for this."
↑ Sonic Team (vii November 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: VS. Eggman. "Eggman: Information technology doesn't matter now with the lab locked down in Mystic Jungle. Which reminds me, didn't y'all run into Sonic there after he escaped? / Infinite: Aye, but he was powerless against me. There is no need for business organization. / Eggman: You lot let the hedgehog LIVE? That is a dandy source of concern."
↑ Sonic Team (vii November 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: VS. Eggman. "Eggman: Yous've got a lot of nervus for a pint-sized Sonic from another dimension."
↑ Sonic Wars (Forces) Scirpt from 2016 (25 July 2018). Retrieved on 25 July 2018.