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'''Sonic''' ({{ja|ソニック|Sonikku}}, ''Sonic'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced on October 1st, 2013 during a [[Nintendo Direct]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdk6IKbIJa0 Nintendo Direct - 10/1/2013]</ref> Sonic is one of the six third-party characters in the game, alongside fellow [[Sega]] fighter {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}; [[Capcom]]'s {{SSB4|Mega Man}} and {{SSB4|Ryu}}; [[Bandai Namco]]'s {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}; and [[Square Enix]]'s {{SSB4|Cloud}}. He was the second third-party character to be revealed in the game, and is the first third-party [[veteran]] in the series.
'''Sonic''' ({{ja|ソニック|Sonikku}}, ''Sonic'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced on October 1st, 2013 during a [[Nintendo Direct]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdk6IKbIJa0 Nintendo Direct - 10/1/2013]</ref> Sonic is one of the six third-party characters in the game, alongside fellow [[Sega]] fighter {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}; [[Capcom]]'s {{SSB4|Mega Man}} and {{SSB4|Ryu}}; [[Bandai Namco]]'s {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}; and [[Square Enix]]'s {{SSB4|Cloud}}. He was the second third-party character to be revealed in the game, and is the first third-party [[veteran]] in the series.


In the English version, Sonic is now voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Roger Craig Smith}}, albeit via recycled voice clips from games such as ''Sonic Generations'' and ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''. This reflects his succession of {{s|wikipedia|Jason Griffith}} as Sonic's voice actor, who voiced Sonic from 2005 until 2010. {{s|wikipedia|Jun'ichi Kanemaru}} reprises his role in the Japanese version, albeit through recycled voice clips from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. For the first time, Sonic has alternate voices for the French, Spanish, German, and Italian versions, as ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games from ''Sonic Generations'' onward were dubbed into those languages; he is voiced by Alexandre Gillet, Jonathan López, Marc Stachel, and Renato Novera respectively.
In the English version, Sonic is now voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Roger Craig Smith}}, albeit via recycled voice clips from games such as ''Sonic Generations'', ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', and ''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''. This reflects his succession of {{s|wikipedia|Jason Griffith}} as Sonic's voice actor, who voiced Sonic from 2005 until 2010. {{s|wikipedia|Jun'ichi Kanemaru}} reprises his role in the Japanese version, albeit through recycled voice clips from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. For the first time, Sonic has alternate voices for the French, Spanish, German, and Italian versions, as ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games from ''Sonic Generations'' onward were dubbed into those languages; he is voiced by Alexandre Gillet, Jonatán López, Marc Stachel, and Renato Novara respectively.


Sonic is ranked 7th out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the A tier and tying him with {{SSB4|Fox}}. This is a significant improvement over his mid-tier placement in ''Brawl'', where he was ranked 22nd out of 38. Sonic unsurprisingly boasts the fastest [[dash]]ing speed in the game; when coupled with his [[special move]]s allowing him to attack while in motion with little fear of reprisal, Sonic's [[approach]] and [[neutral game]] are both impressive. The majority of Sonic's moveset also has improved utility, most notably in regard to his KO potential.
Sonic is ranked 7th/8th out of 54 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the A tier and tying him with {{SSB4|Fox}}. This is a significant improvement over his mid-tier placement in ''Brawl'', where he was ranked 22nd out of 38. Sonic unsurprisingly boasts the fastest [[dash]]ing speed in the game; when coupled with his [[special move]]s allowing him to attack while in motion with little fear of reprisal, Sonic's [[approach]] and [[neutral game]] are both impressive. The majority of Sonic's moveset also has improved utility, most notably in regard to his KO potential.


However, Sonic's KOing options are hindered by their high lag, which makes them risky and impairs his ability to KO outside of the neutral game. Despite his mobility, the linearity of Sonic's recovery makes him susceptible to [[gimp]]ing. By extension, he has trouble contending with [[projectile]] [[camping]], owing to both his lack of a reliable projectile and an effective way to stop them.
However, Sonic's KOing options are hindered by their high lag, which makes them risky and impairs his ability to KO outside of the neutral game. Despite his mobility, the linearity of Sonic's recovery makes him susceptible to [[gimp]]ing. By extension, he has trouble contending with [[projectile]] [[camping]], owing to both his lack of a reliable projectile and an effective way to stop them.
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==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
Sonic has been [[buff]]ed significantly in his transition from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4''. The most noticeable improvement he received was to his KO potential, which was his most glaring weakness in ''Brawl''. A decent number of Sonic's attacks have had their knockback increased, most notably his forward smash, up smash, and clean back aerial, all of which are much more viable kill options. His back throw also now possesses KO potential.
Sonic has been heavily [[buff]]ed in his transition from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4''. The most noticeable improvement he received was to his KO potential, which was his most glaring weakness in ''Brawl''. A decent number of Sonic's attacks have had their knockback increased, most notably his forward smash, up smash, and clean back aerial, all of which are much more viable kill options. His back throw also now possesses KO potential.


Sonic's moveset in general has also been improved in various ways. Notably, two of his moves (dash attack and down smash) have been completely overhauled. Sonic's new dash attack hits multiple times, which is further supplemented by the weakening of [[SDI]], and it possesses very high knockback growth; altogether, these traits make it better than his previous dash attack in regard to [[punish]]ing and [[tech-chasing]]. In comparison, Sonic's new down smash is generally more useful than his previous one, thanks to it being a [[semi-spike]] that has a consistent damage output and much less overall lag.
Sonic's moveset in general has also been improved in various ways. Notably, two of his moves (dash attack and down smash) have been completely overhauled. Sonic's new dash attack hits multiple times, which is further supplemented by the weakening of [[SDI]], and it possesses very high knockback growth; altogether, these traits make it better than his previous dash attack in regard to [[punish]]ing and [[tech-chasing]]. In comparison, Sonic's new down smash is generally more useful than his previous one, thanks to it being a [[semi-spike]] that has a consistent damage output and much less overall lag.
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However, Sonic has received some nerfs, mainly to his speed, both in terms of mobility and frame data. A number of his moves have become laggier to varying degrees, with a good example being his back aerial, which incurs drastically more landing lag and has a worse auto-cancel window, which significantly harms its utility despite its increased power. Some moves (such as his forward smash, down smash, up aerial, and down aerial) also have shorter durations. Despite his overall higher KO potential, some of his moves have reduced KO potential, such as up aerial and down smash, and his overall damage output is lower, reducing his damage racking capabilities, although this was the case for most returning veterans.
However, Sonic has received some nerfs, mainly to his speed, both in terms of mobility and frame data. A number of his moves have become laggier to varying degrees, with a good example being his back aerial, which incurs drastically more landing lag and has a worse auto-cancel window, which significantly harms its utility despite its increased power. Some moves (such as his forward smash, down smash, up aerial, and down aerial) also have shorter durations. Despite his overall higher KO potential, some of his moves have reduced KO potential, such as up aerial and down smash, and his overall damage output is lower, reducing his damage racking capabilities, although this was the case for most returning veterans.


Sonic's mobility has also taken a hit relative to the cast, although this is mainly due to the changes to ''Smash 4''{{'}}s mechanics combined with the general increase other characters received to their mobility. While Sonic still has the fastest dashing speed by a huge margin, it is nevertheless lower relative to the cast, as he was one of the few characters whose dashing speed was left unchanged. His walking speed was also slightly decreased. The removal of [[DACUS]] also hinders up smash's versatility, as it hinders its approach potential, and to make matters worse, his running up smash covers significantly less distance. The removal of [[glide toss]]ing also hinders Sonic’s approach with items.  
Sonic's mobility has also taken a hit relative to the cast, although this is mainly due to the changes to ''Smash 4''{{'}}s mechanics combined with the general increase other characters received to their mobility. While Sonic still has the fastest dashing speed by a huge margin, it is nevertheless lower relative to the cast, as he was one of the few characters whose dashing speed was left unchanged. His walking speed was also slightly decreased. The removal of [[DACUS]] also hinders up smash's versatility, as it hinders its approach potential, and to make matters worse, his running up smash covers significantly less distance. The removal of [[glide toss]]ing also hinders Sonic’s approach with items.


Although remaining very respectable, Sonic's recovery has nevertheless worsened in two particular ways: [[Spring Jump]] covers less vertical distance, its [[intangibility]] has increased startup lag, and Sonic cannot act as soon out of it, not only making it a worse recovery option, but also making it a less effective combo breaker. Homing Attack can also no longer be used repeatedly without landing on the ground again, removing Sonic's ability to infinitely [[stall]] with it. Lastly, [[Spin Dash]]'s damage racking potential was toned down via update [[1.0.6]], and it can no longer be used with [[momentum canceling]], which significantly hinders Sonic's endurance. 1.0.6 also notably made his back throw weaker.  
Although remaining very respectable, Sonic's recovery has nevertheless worsened in two particular ways: [[Spring Jump]] covers less vertical distance, its [[intangibility]] has increased startup lag, and Sonic cannot act as soon out of it, not only making it a worse recovery option, but also making it a less effective combo breaker. Homing Attack can also no longer be used repeatedly without landing on the ground again, removing Sonic's ability to infinitely [[stall]] with it. Lastly, [[Spin Dash]]'s damage racking potential was toned down via update [[1.0.6]], and it can no longer be used with [[momentum canceling]], which significantly hinders Sonic's endurance. 1.0.6 also notably made his back throw weaker.


Ultimately, Sonic's increased KO potential outweighs his reduced speed and damage output, and the changes to the game's mechanics help him more than they hurt him. As a result, he is a significantly more effective character, and he has seen much more usage in high level play.
Ultimately, Sonic's increased KO potential outweighs his reduced speed and damage output, and the changes to the game's mechanics help him more than they hurt him. As a result, he is a significantly more effective character, and he has seen much more usage in high level play.
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*{{buff|Rolls have less ending lag (FAF 32 → 28).}}
*{{buff|Rolls have less ending lag (FAF 32 → 28).}}
*{{nerf|Rolls have a shorter duration (frames 4-19 → 4-15).}}
*{{nerf|Rolls have a shorter duration (frames 4-19 → 4-15).}}
*{{buff|[[Air dodge]] has less startup (frame 4 → 2) and ending lag (FAF 49 → 31).}}  
*{{buff|[[Air dodge]] has less startup (frame 4 → 2) and ending lag (FAF 49 → 31).}}
*{{nerf|Air dodge has a shorter duration (frames 4-29 → 2-25).}}
*{{nerf|Air dodge has a shorter duration (frames 4-29 → 2-25).}}
*{{buff|[[Spot dodge]] has less ending lag (FAF 26 → 25).}}
*{{buff|[[Spot dodge]] has less ending lag (FAF 26 → 25).}}
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**{{buff|Up tilt has less ending lag (FAF 50 → 40).}}
**{{buff|Up tilt has less ending lag (FAF 50 → 40).}}
**{{nerf|Up tilt has a shorter duration (frames 7-10 (hit 1)/8-10 (hit 2)/18-20 (hit 3) → 7-9/8-9/18-19).}}
**{{nerf|Up tilt has a shorter duration (frames 7-10 (hit 1)/8-10 (hit 2)/18-20 (hit 3) → 7-9/8-9/18-19).}}
**{{nerf|Up tilt deals much less less damage (3% (hit 1)/4% (hit 2)/7% (hit 3)/14% (total) → 2% (hit 1)/6% (hit 2)/8% (total)), with the second hit only receiving a slight increase to its base knockback (35 → 40), hindering its KO potential.}}  
**{{nerf|Up tilt deals much less less damage (3% (hit 1)/4% (hit 2)/7% (hit 3)/14% (total) → 2% (hit 1)/6% (hit 2)/8% (total)), with the second hit only receiving a slight increase to its base knockback (35 → 40), hindering its KO potential.}}
***{{nerf|Additionally, the first kick's hitboxes have a lower part value (1 → 0) meaning that Sonic can no longer connect both the ground hit and the kick hit. This results in the move now only having two hits instead of three.}}
***{{nerf|Additionally, the first kick's hitboxes have a lower part value (1 → 0) meaning that Sonic can no longer connect both the ground hit and the kick hit. This results in the move now only having two hits instead of three.}}
**{{buff|The ground hitbox is positioned slightly further out (z offset: 4 → 4.5), giving it more range.}}
**{{buff|The ground hitbox is positioned slightly further out (z offset: 4 → 4.5), giving it more range.}}
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***{{buff|This makes down tilt a more consistent locking and [[trip]]ping tool.}}
***{{buff|This makes down tilt a more consistent locking and [[trip]]ping tool.}}
***{{nerf|However, this also removes its combo potential outside of those scenarios.}}
***{{nerf|However, this also removes its combo potential outside of those scenarios.}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt has a shorter duration (frames 6-8 → 6-7).}}  
**{{nerf|Down tilt has a shorter duration (frames 6-8 → 6-7).}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt has a smaller hitbox (3u/4u/5u → 3.4u) with the move having less vertical range, as well as having less range inside of Sonic.}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt has a smaller hitbox (3u/4u/5u → 3.4u) with the move having less vertical range, as well as having less range inside of Sonic.}}
**{{nerf|Sonic does not slide as far forward during the move (only doing so after he attacks, with the distance being much shorter), hindering its range and making it less effective as a pseudo crawl.}}
**{{nerf|Sonic does not slide as far forward during the move (only doing so after he attacks, with the distance being much shorter), hindering its range and making it less effective as a pseudo crawl.}}
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**{{nerf|Down tilt has a lower extra trip chance (40% → 20%).}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt has a lower extra trip chance (40% → 20%).}}
*[[Dash attack]]:
*[[Dash attack]]:
**{{change|Sonic has a new dash attack. He still performs a Spin Attack but it now ends with a flying kick. The move acts as a multi hit, rather than having a clean hit and a late hit (6% (clean)/4% (late) → 1% (hits 1-3)/3% (hit 4)/6% (total)).}}  
**{{change|Sonic has a new dash attack. He still performs a Spin Attack but it now ends with a flying kick. The move acts as a multi hit, rather than having a clean hit and a late hit (6% (clean)/4% (late) → 1% (hits 1-3)/3% (hit 4)/6% (total)).}}
**{{buff|Dash attack has larger hitboxes (3u (clean)/2.5u (late) → 3u/3u (hits 1-3)/5u/3.5u/3.5u (hit 4)).}}
**{{buff|Dash attack has larger hitboxes (3u (clean)/2.5u (late) → 3u/3u (hits 1-3)/5u/3.5u/3.5u (hit 4)).}}
**{{buff|The final hit deals more knockback compared to the previous clean hit (70 (base), 50 (scaling) → 80/125), greatly improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}  
**{{buff|The final hit deals more knockback compared to the previous clean hit (70 (base), 50 (scaling) → 80/125), greatly improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}
**{{nerf|Dash attack has more startup with a shorter duration (frames 4-7 (clean)/8-24 (late) → 5-15 (hits 1-3)/17-20 (hit 4)).}}  
**{{nerf|Dash attack has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 4-7 (clean)/8-24 (late) → 5-15 (hits 1-3)/17-20 (hit 4)).}}
**{{nerf|Dash attack has much more ending lag (FAF 44 → 62).}}  
**{{nerf|Dash attack has much more ending lag (FAF 44 → 62).}}
**{{nerf|Dash attack covers less distance.}}
**{{nerf|Dash attack covers less distance.}}
**{{nerf|Due to it now being a multi hit, dash attack is overall less reliable, as opponents can fall out of the multi hits before the final hit connects.}}
**{{nerf|Due to it now being a multi hit, dash attack is overall less reliable, as opponents can fall out of the multi hits before the final hit connects.}}
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**{{nerf|Forward smash has more ending lag (FAF 44 → 48).}}
**{{nerf|Forward smash has more ending lag (FAF 44 → 48).}}
**{{nerf|Forward smash has smaller hitboxes (2u/3u/4u/5u → 4.5u/3.5u/2.5u).}}
**{{nerf|Forward smash has smaller hitboxes (2u/3u/4u/5u → 4.5u/3.5u/2.5u).}}
**{{nerf|Sonic no longer lunges farther when performing a pivoted forward smash, significantly hindering its approach and whiff punishment potential.}}  
**{{nerf|Sonic no longer lunges farther when performing a pivoted forward smash, significantly hindering its approach and whiff punishment potential.}}
*[[Up smash]]:
*[[Up smash]]:
**{{buff|Up smash's last hit deals more knockback (70 (base), 153 (scaling) → 80/165) and launches opponents at a higher angle (75° → 82°), significantly improving its KO potential.}}
**{{buff|The changes to knockback stacking means that the knockback from the multi-hits now completely cancel out the knockback of the first hit at higher percents. This drastically improves up smash's reliability at higher percents, as the opponent will no longer fly too far away after the first hit to fall out of the move before the final hit can connect.}}
**{{buff|The weakening of [[SDI]] makes up smash significantly more difficult to escape from.}}
**{{buff|The weakening of [[SDI]] makes up smash more difficult to escape from.}}
**{{nerf|Hits 2-7 have smaller hitboxes (4.5u/4.5u/4.5u/4.5u → 4u/4u/4u/4u) and the upper hitboxes are positioned lower (y offset: 26 → 24), reducing their range.}}
**{{nerf|Hits 2-7 have smaller hitboxes (4.5u/4.5u/4.5u/4.5u → 4u/4u/4u/4u) and the upper hitboxes are positioned lower (y offset: 26 → 24), reducing their range.}}
**{{buff|The last hit deals more knockback (70 (base), 153 (scaling) → 80/165) and launches opponents at a higher angle (75° → 82°), significantly improving its KO potential.}}
**{{nerf|Up smash does not cover as much distance when performed out of a dash. When combined with the removal of [[DACUS]], this significantly hinders its approach potential.}}
**{{nerf|Up smash does not cover as much distance when performed out of a dash. When combined with the removal of [[DACUS]], this significantly hinders its approach potential.}}
*[[Down smash]]:
*[[Down smash]]:
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*[[Neutral aerial]]:
*[[Neutral aerial]]:
**{{buff|Clean neutral aerial deals more damage (11% → 12%).}}
**{{buff|Clean neutral aerial deals more damage (11% → 12%).}}
**{{buff|Neutral aerial has a larger hitbox, especially the late hit (4u (clean)/3u (mid)/2u (late) → 5u/4.5u/4u).}}  
**{{buff|Neutral aerial has a larger hitbox, especially the late hit (4u (clean)/3u (mid)/2u (late) → 5u/4.5u/4u).}}
**{{change|Neutral aerial now launches opponents vertically (361° → 75°). This improves its combo potential, especially when combined with the changes to [[hitstun canceling]] and DI however, this also removes its edgeguarding and locking potential.}}
**{{change|Neutral aerial now launches opponents vertically (361° → 75°). This improves its combo potential, especially when combined with the changes to [[hitstun canceling]] and DI however, this also removes its edgeguarding and locking potential.}}
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more landing lag (12 frames → 16).}}
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more landing lag (12 frames → 16).}}
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**{{buff|The final hit now always launches opponents in the direction Sonic is facing, making it more reliable.}}
**{{buff|The final hit now always launches opponents in the direction Sonic is facing, making it more reliable.}}
**{{change|The loop hits now use a [[normal]] effect instead of a [[slash]] effect.}}
**{{change|The loop hits now use a [[normal]] effect instead of a [[slash]] effect.}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial deals less damage (1%/2% (hits 1-5)/4% (hit 6)/9%-14% (total) → 0.8%/3%/7%) and the final hit's knockback scaling was not fully compensated (120 → 135), hindering its damage racking and KO potential.}}  
**{{nerf|Forward aerial deals less damage (1%/2% (hits 1-5)/4% (hit 6)/9%-14% (total) → 0.8%/3%/7%) and the final hit's knockback scaling was not fully compensated (120 → 135), hindering its damage racking and KO potential.}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has more ending lag (FAF 36 → 46) and a longer animation (41 frames → 55).}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has more ending lag (FAF 36 → 46) and a longer animation (41 frames → 55).}}
**{{nerf|The loop hits have smaller hitboxes (3u → 2u).}}
**{{nerf|The loop hits have smaller hitboxes (3u → 2u).}}
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*[[Down aerial]]:
*[[Down aerial]]:
**{{buff|Down aerial's late hit has a larger hitbox (5.8u → 7u).}}
**{{buff|Down aerial's late hit has a larger hitbox (5.8u → 7u).}}
**{{change|Down aerial now has a clean hit, a mid hit and a late hit. The new clean hit especially functions the same as the previous clean hit's grounded hitbox, except it now works against grounded and aerial opponents.}}
**{{buff|The mid hit against aerial opponents is now a [[meteor smash]] (32° → 285°). This significantly improves its edgeguarding potential and gives him a better [[kill confirm]] option near the edges of stages.}}
**{{change|The mid hit against aerial opponents is now a [[meteor smash]] (32° → 285°). This significantly improves its edgeguarding potential but hinders its KO potential on stage.}}
**{{change|Down aerial now has a clean hit, a mid hit and a late hit. The new clean hit essentially functions the same as the previous clean hit's grounded hitbox, except it now works against grounded and aerial opponents.}}
**{{change|The mid hit against aerial opponents has less base knockback but more knockback scaling (70 (base), 60 (scaling) → 30/90). This improves its KO potential at higher percents, but this also reduces its knockback at lower percents. As the move is a meteor smash, this hinders the move's edgeguarding potential at lower percents.}}
**{{change|The mid hit against aerial opponents has less base knockback but more knockback scaling (70 (base), 60 (scaling) → 30/90). This improves its KO potential at higher percents, but this also reduces its knockback at lower percents. As the move is a meteor smash, this hinders the move's edgeguarding potential at lower percents.}}
**{{change|The mid hit against aerial opponents has a higher hitlag multiplier (1x → 2x).}}
**{{change|The mid hit against aerial opponents has a higher hitlag multiplier (1x → 2x).}}
**{{change|The mid hit against aerial opponents now always launches opponents in the direction Sonic is facing.}}
**{{change|The mid hit against aerial opponents now always launches opponents in the direction Sonic is facing.}}
**{{nerf|Down aerial has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 16-22 (clean)/23-37 (late) → 17-18/19-22/23-32).}}  
**{{nerf|Down aerial has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 16-22 (clean)/23-37 (late) → 17-18/19-22/23-32).}}
**{{nerf|Down aerial has more ending lag (FAF 44 → 46) and a longer animation (43 frames → 61).}}
**{{nerf|Down aerial has more ending lag (FAF 44 → 46) and a longer animation (43 frames → 61).}}
**{{nerf|Down aerial has more landing lag (30 frames → 38).}}  
**{{nerf|Down aerial has more landing lag (30 frames → 38).}}
**{{nerf|Down aerial auto-cancels later (frame 39 → 41). When combined with its shorter hitbox duration, this makes it much more difficult to land safely with down aerial.}}
**{{nerf|Down aerial auto-cancels later (frame 39 → 41). When combined with its shorter hitbox duration, this makes it much more difficult to land safely with down aerial.}}
**{{nerf|The mid hit against aerial opponents has a much smaller hitbox (6.2u → 3.5u), which is positioned closer to Sonic (y/z offsets: 3/2 → 1.3/2.8). When combined with its shorter duration, this makes it much more difficult to land.}}
**{{nerf|The mid hit against aerial opponents has a much smaller hitbox (6.2u → 3.5u), which is positioned closer to Sonic (y/z offsets: 3/2 → 1.3/2.8). When combined with its shorter duration, this makes it much more difficult to land.}}
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**{{buff|All grabs extend further outwards (z offset: 8 (standing/dash)/-9 (pivot) → z stretch: 9.7/11.1/-14.7), improving their range especially pivot grab.}}
**{{buff|All grabs extend further outwards (z offset: 8 (standing/dash)/-9 (pivot) → z stretch: 9.7/11.1/-14.7), improving their range especially pivot grab.}}
**{{nerf|Standing and pivot grabs have more ending lag (FAF 30 → 31 (standing), FAF 36 → 37 (pivot)).}}
**{{nerf|Standing and pivot grabs have more ending lag (FAF 30 → 31 (standing), FAF 36 → 37 (pivot)).}}
**{{nerf|All grabs are smaller (3.5u → 3.3u (standing/pivot)/2.6 (dash)) and they do not extend as far into Sonic (z offset: 3 (standing)/0 (dash/pivot) → z stretch: 4 (standing/dash)/-4 (pivot)).}}
**{{nerf|All grabs are smaller (3.5u → 3.3u (standing/pivot)/2.6 (dash)) and they do not extend as far into Sonic (z offset: 3 (standing)/0 (dash/pivot) → 4 (standing/dash)/-4 (pivot)).}}
*[[Pummel]]:
*[[Pummel]]:
**{{buff|Pummel has a larger hitbox (3u → 3.5u).}}
**{{buff|Pummel has a larger hitbox (3u → 3.5u).}}
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**{{buff|The hitboxes deal more knockback (30 (set), 100 (scaling) → 70 (base)/190), improving their effectiveness against bystanders.}}
**{{buff|The hitboxes deal more knockback (30 (set), 100 (scaling) → 70 (base)/190), improving their effectiveness against bystanders.}}
**{{buff|The hitboxes now launch bystanders horizontally (80° → 361°), allowing them to set up edgeguards against bystanders.}}
**{{buff|The hitboxes now launch bystanders horizontally (80° → 361°), allowing them to set up edgeguards against bystanders.}}
**{{nerf|The hitboxes deal less damage (3% (hit)/9% (total) → 1% (hit)/7%).}}  
**{{nerf|The hitboxes deal less damage (3% (hit)/9% (total) → 1% (hit)/7%).}}
**{{nerf|The hitboxes deal more hitlag (1x → 1.5x), making the throw slower to execute and easier to DI.}}
**{{nerf|The hitboxes deal more hitlag (1x → 1.5x), making the throw slower to execute and easier to DI.}}
**{{change|Sonic releases his opponent from forward throw one frame later (frame 11 → 12).}}
**{{change|Sonic releases his opponent from forward throw one frame later (frame 11 → 12).}}
**{{buff|The throw deals much more knockback (60 (base), 70 (scaling) → 70/100), now being a viable KO option when used on a [[platform]] on tournament legal stages.}}
**{{buff|The throw deals much more knockback (60 (base), 70 (scaling) → 70/100), now being a viable KO option when used on a [[platform]] on tournament legal stages.}}
*[[Back throw]]:
*[[Back throw]]:
**{{nerf|Back throw deals less damage (8% → 7%).}}  
**{{nerf|Back throw deals less damage (8% → 7%).}}
**{{buff|Back throw has increased knockback scaling (60 → 79), improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}
**{{buff|Back throw has increased knockback scaling (60 → 79), improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}
*[[Up throw]]:
*[[Up throw]]:
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**{{nerf|The hitbox deals more hitlag (1x → 1.5x), making the throw slower to execute and easier to DI.}}
**{{nerf|The hitbox deals more hitlag (1x → 1.5x), making the throw slower to execute and easier to DI.}}
**{{nerf|The throw has increased base knockback (65 → 92), hindering its followup potential at lower percents.}}
**{{nerf|The throw has increased base knockback (65 → 92), hindering its followup potential at lower percents.}}
***{{nerf|Additionally, while the throw does also have increased knockback scaling (70 → 80), this fails to compensate for the throw's lower damage, hindering its KO potential.}}  
***{{nerf|Additionally, while the throw does also have increased knockback scaling (70 → 80), this fails to compensate for the throw's lower damage, hindering its KO potential.}}
**{{buff|The throw launches opponents at a higher angle (100° → 92°). When combined with the changes to hitstun canceling/DI, this noticeably improves its combo potential despite its higher base knockback.}}
**{{buff|The throw launches opponents at a higher angle (100° → 92°). When combined with the changes to hitstun canceling/DI, this noticeably improves its combo potential despite its higher base knockback.}}
*[[Down throw]]:
*[[Down throw]]:
**{{nerf|Down throw deals less damage (5% (throw)/8% (total) → 4%/7%).}}  
**{{nerf|Down throw deals less damage (5% (throw)/8% (total) → 4%/7%).}}
**{{buff|Down throw has increased knockback scaling (30 → 35), marginally improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}
**{{buff|Down throw has increased knockback scaling (30 → 35), marginally improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}
*[[Floor attack]]s:
*[[Floor attack]]s:
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**{{buff|Floor attacks have less ending lag (FAF 50 → 46).}}
**{{buff|Floor attacks have less ending lag (FAF 50 → 46).}}
**{{buff|Floor attacks deal more shield damage (1 → 10 (front)/8 (back)) per hit.}}
**{{buff|Floor attacks deal more shield damage (1 → 10 (front)/8 (back)) per hit.}}
**{{nerf|Floor attacks have less intangibility (frames 1-25 (front)/1-23 (back) → 1-21 (both)).}}  
**{{nerf|Floor attacks have less intangibility (frames 1-25 (front)/1-23 (back) → 1-21 (both)).}}
*Front floor attack:
*Front floor attack:
**{{nerf|Front floor attack has a shorter duration (frames 18-25 → 15-21).}}
**{{nerf|Front floor attack has a shorter duration (frames 18-25 → 15-21).}}
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**{{buff|As with other edge attacks, edge attack no longer has set knockback (110 (set), 100 (scaling) → 90 (base)/20).}}
**{{buff|As with other edge attacks, edge attack no longer has set knockback (110 (set), 100 (scaling) → 90 (base)/20).}}
**{{buff|Edge attack now uses an extended hitbox, giving it more horizontal range.}}
**{{buff|Edge attack now uses an extended hitbox, giving it more horizontal range.}}
***{{nerf|However, the hitbox is also smaller (5.5u → 5u).}}  
***{{nerf|However, the hitbox is also smaller (5.5u → 5u).}}
**{{nerf|Edge attack has a shorter duration (frames 24-32 → 19-21).}}
**{{nerf|Edge attack has a shorter duration (frames 24-32 → 19-21).}}
**{{nerf|Edge attack has less intangibility (frames 1-22 → 1-16).}}
**{{nerf|Edge attack has less intangibility (frames 1-22 → 1-16).}}
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***{{nerf|However, this makes Sonic fall much faster after the homing attack has finished, hindering its safety.}}
***{{nerf|However, this makes Sonic fall much faster after the homing attack has finished, hindering its safety.}}
**{{change|Homing Attack no longer deals consistent damage, with its damage now depending on how much it is charged (8% → 5%-12%). This makes the uncharged version weaker but the fully charged version stronger, especially when combined with its increased knockback scaling.}}
**{{change|Homing Attack no longer deals consistent damage, with its damage now depending on how much it is charged (8% → 5%-12%). This makes the uncharged version weaker but the fully charged version stronger, especially when combined with its increased knockback scaling.}}
**{{change|Sonic does not bounce as high off of opponents.}}  
**{{change|Sonic does not bounce as high off of opponents.}}
**{{nerf|Homing Attack can only be used once before landing, considerably hindering its utility and safety.}}
**{{nerf|Homing Attack can only be used once before landing, considerably hindering its utility and safety.}}
*[[Spin Dash]]:
*[[Spin Dash]]:
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**{{change|Sonic now says "Super Sonic style!" upon activating Super Sonic, instead of "Now I'll show you!"}}
**{{change|Sonic now says "Super Sonic style!" upon activating Super Sonic, instead of "Now I'll show you!"}}
**{{nerf|Super Sonic's horizontal (0.5 → 0.4) and vertical (0.03 → 0.02) acceleration have decreased.}}
**{{nerf|Super Sonic's horizontal (0.5 → 0.4) and vertical (0.03 → 0.02) acceleration have decreased.}}
**{{nerf|Super Sonic's idle deals much less damage (13% → 5%) and knockback (30 (base), 90 (scaling) → 45/72), greatly hindering its KO potential.}}  
**{{nerf|Super Sonic's idle deals much less damage (13% → 5%) and knockback (30 (base), 90 (scaling) → 45/72), greatly hindering its KO potential.}}
**{{buff|Super Sonic's ram has a larger hitbox (10u → 11.5u).}}
**{{buff|Super Sonic's ram has a larger hitbox (10u → 11.5u).}}
**{{nerf|Super Sonic's ram's damage now scales depending on how fast Super Sonic is travelling. This results in the move dealing much less damage during a slower ram, while still dealing less damage at maximum speed (18% → 6%-16%).}}
**{{nerf|Super Sonic's ram's damage now scales depending on how fast Super Sonic is travelling. This results in the move dealing much less damage during a slower ram, while still dealing less damage at maximum speed (18% → 6%-16%).}}
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'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.6]]'''
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.6]]'''
*{{nerf|Back throw's knockback growth decreased|90|79, significantly hindering its KO potential.}}
*{{nerf|Back throw has lower knockback scaling (90 → 79), significantly hindering its KO potential.}}
*{{change|[[Homing Attack]] now only targets characters, instead of also targeting certain projectiles, such as [[Trick Shot]].}}
*{{change|[[Homing Attack]] now only targets characters, instead of also targeting certain projectiles, such as [[Trick Shot]].}}
*{{nerf|[[Spin Dash]]'s roll and jump deal less damage|7%-10% (roll)/7% (jump)|6%/7% (roll)/3% (jump), hindering its damage racking potential.}}
*{{nerf|[[Spin Dash]]'s roll and jump deal less damage (7%-10% (roll)/7% (jump) → (6%/7%)/3%), hindering its damage racking potential.}}
*{{nerf|Burning Spin Dash's [[invincibility]] removed.}}
*{{buff|Spin Dash and all of its custom variants have less ground friction (1.9 → 1.5), causing them to travel more distance.}}
*{{nerf|Burning Spin Dash's [[intangibility]] removed.}}
*{{buff|Spring Jump can no longer be [[Pocket]]ed.}}
*{{buff|Spring Jump can no longer be [[Pocket]]ed.}}


'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.8]]'''
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.8]]'''
*{{nerf|Up smash's last hit's knockback growth decreased|177|165, significantly hindering its KO potential.}}
*{{nerf|Up smash's last hit's knockback has lower knockback scaling (177 → 165), significantly hindering its KO potential.}}
*{{nerf|Item toss speed decreased (0.983333 → 0.98).}}
*{{nerf|Item toss is slower (0.983333 → 0.98).}}
*{{nerf|Max walk speed while carrying heavy items decreased (1.005 → 0.995).}}
*{{nerf|Max walk speed while carrying heavy items is slower (1.005 → 0.995).}}
*{{buff|Down aerial's ending lag decreased|frame 50|46, restoring its ending lag from ''Brawl''.}}
*{{buff|Down aerial has less ending lag (FAF 50 → 46).}}


'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.0]]'''
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.0]]'''
*{{nerf|Forward smash's knockback growth decreased|106|101, hindering its KO potential.}}
*{{nerf|Forward smash has less knockback scaling (106 → 101), hindering its KO potential.}}


'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.1]]'''
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.1]]'''
*{{buff|Floor attack's [[shield damage]] increased|1|10.}}
*{{buff|Front floor attack's deals much more [[shield damage]] (1 → 10).}}


'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.3]]'''
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.3]]'''
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|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltdmg=4% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2 feet), 5% (hit 2 legs)
|ftiltdmg=4% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2 feet), 5% (hit 2 legs)
|ftiltdesc=The Horse Kick from ''Sonic the Fighters''. It hits twice, has minimal start-up lag, and can be angled. Altogether, these traits make it useful for spacing, starting [[tech-chase]]s, or as an [[out of shield]] option.  
|ftiltdesc=The Horse Kick from ''Sonic the Fighters''. It hits twice, has minimal start-up lag, and can be angled. Altogether, these traits make it useful for spacing, starting [[tech-chase]]s, or as an [[out of shield]] option.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltdmg=2% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|utiltdmg=2% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
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|fsdesc=Gathers the Chaos Emeralds and uses them to attain his Super Transformation from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. When activated while very close to an opponent, the Chaos Emeralds will damage the opponent. Upon being activated, Sonic is invincible during its duration, and can fly in any chosen direction, depending on where the [[control stick]]/circle pad is tilted. The longer the control stick is held in a certain direction, the faster and more damaging his ramming attack will be.
|fsdesc=Gathers the Chaos Emeralds and uses them to attain his Super Transformation from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. When activated while very close to an opponent, the Chaos Emeralds will damage the opponent. Upon being activated, Sonic is invincible during its duration, and can fly in any chosen direction, depending on where the [[control stick]]/circle pad is tilted. The longer the control stick is held in a certain direction, the faster and more damaging his ramming attack will be.
}}
}}
===Stats===
{{Attributes
|cast = 58
|weight = 94
|rweight = 33-36
|dash = 1.5
|rdash = 25-41
|run = 3.5
|rrun = 1
|walk = 1.375
|rwalk = 7
|trac = 0.06
|rtrac = 14-24
|airfric = 0.01
|rairfric = 24-32
|air = 1.15
|rair = 9-11
|baseaccel = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 10-54
|addaccel = 0.04
|raddaccel = 46-53
|gravity = 0.09
|rgravity = 26-29
|fall = 1.45
|rfall = 38-39
|ff = 2.32
|rff = 37-38
|jumpsquat = 5
|rjumpsquat = 14-41
|jumpheight = 35
|rjumpheight = 18-20
|shorthop = 16.887465
|rshorthop = 23-24
|djump = 35
|rdjump = 22
}}
===[[Announcer]] call===
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
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===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
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|desc-up=Somersaults and then crosses his arms with his index finger pointing out, one of his signature poses, while making three tsking sounds.
|desc-up=Somersaults and then crosses his arms with his index finger pointing out, one of his signature poses, while making three tsking sounds.
|desc-side=Performs the Super Peel Out, a technique that debuted in ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD'', while saying "Sonic SPEED!" ({{ja|遅すぎだぜ！|Oso sugi da ze!}}, ''You're too slow!'').
|desc-side=Performs the Super Peel Out, a technique that debuted in ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD'', while saying "Sonic SPEED!" ({{ja|遅すぎだぜ！|Oso sugi da ze!}}, ''You're too slow!'').
|desc-down=Performs the [[wikipedia:Windmill (b-boy move)|windmill]], a breakdancing move, while saying "C'mon!" both in English and Japanese.
|desc-down=Performs the {{iw|wikipedia|windmill|b-boy move}}, a breakdancing move, while saying "C'mon!", both in English and Japanese. Resembles a victory animation he does when clearing a level in ''Sonic Advance 3''.
}}
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|victory-desc=The Mission Clear jingle from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006), which is an orchestrated remix of the Act Clear jingle from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'', entitled ''Mission Clear''.
|victory-desc=The Mission Clear jingle from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006), which is an orchestrated remix of the Act Clear jingle from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'', entitled ''Mission Clear''.
|desc-1=Collects the blue [[Chaos Emerald]] and then poses with it before saying "Piece of cake!" In Japanese, he says "{{ja|A piece of cake! 楽勝だぜ!|A piece of cake! Rakushō daze!}}" (''A piece of cake! An easy win!'')
|desc-1=Collects the blue [[Chaos Emerald]] and then poses with it before saying "Piece of cake!" In Japanese, he says "{{ja|A piece of cake! 楽勝だぜ!|A piece of cake! Rakushō daze!}}" (''A piece of cake! An easy win!'')
|desc-2=Sprints off-screen and then sprints back on-screen before giving a thumbs up and saying "That was almost too easy!" In Japanese, he says "{{ja|モタモタしてると置いてくぜ!|Motamota shi teru to oite ku ze!}}" (''Leaving behind to be dawdling!'') It highly resembles the SEGA start-up from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''.
|desc-2=Sprints off-screen and then sprints back on-screen before giving a thumbs up and saying "That was almost too easy!" In Japanese, he says "{{ja|モタモタしてると置いてくぜ!|Motamota shi teru to oite ku ze!}}" (''Lag behind and get left behind!'') It highly resembles the SEGA start-up from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''.
|desc-3=Performs the [[wikipedia:Kick (b-boy move)#Variants|pike]], a breakdancing move, and then strikes a pose while saying "Let's do that again sometime!" In Japanese, he says "{{ja|Hey guys! また遊んでやるぜ!|Hey guys! Mata asonde yaru ze!}}" (''Hey guys! I'll play again next time!'') It resembles his victory animation upon achieving an S-Rank in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of ''Sonic Unleashed'', as well as Blaze the Cat's victory animation when she clears a mission in ''Sonic The Hedgehog'' (2006).
|desc-3=Performs the [[wikipedia:Kick (b-boy move)#Variants|pike]], a breakdancing move, and then strikes a pose while saying "Let's do that again sometime!" In Japanese, he says "{{ja|Hey guys! また遊んでやるぜ!|Hey guys! Mata asonde yaru ze!}}" (''Hey guys! I'll play again next time!'') It resembles his victory animation upon achieving an S-Rank in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of ''Sonic Unleashed'', as well as Blaze the Cat's victory animation when she clears a mission in ''Sonic The Hedgehog'' (2006).
|char=Sonic}}
|char=Sonic}}


==In competitive play==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===
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===Notable players===
 
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===Most historically significant players===
''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.''
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*{{Sm|6WX|USA}} (#34) - One of the best Sonic players in the world. Placed 4th at [[Apex 2015]]. Ranked 43rd on the [[Panda Global Rankings]].
 
*{{Sm|aperture|UK}} - Placed 7th at [[B.E.A.S.T 7]]; 25th at [[2GGC: Nairo Saga]]; and 17th at [[2GGC: West Side Saga]]. He has wins over {{Sm|ANTi}} and {{Sm|Tweek}}.
''See also: [[:Category:Sonic players (SSB4)]]''
*{{Sm|Blue|USA}} - One of the best Sonic players in the United States before switching to {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} and {{SSB4|Charizard}}.
 
*{{Sm|Craftis|USA}} - Placed 7th at [[Shine 2016]]. He has wins over ANTi, {{Sm|Marss}}, {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}, {{Sm|Mr E}}, and {{Sm|Pugwest}}.
*{{Sm|6WX|USA}} - One of the best Sonic players of all-time who was North America's definitive best Sonic player in 2015 and 2016 thanks to placements such as 4th at {{Trn|Apex 2015}}, 7th at {{Trn|Paragon Los Angeles 2015}}, and 9th at both {{Trn|The Big House 5}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}. He is ranked 34th on the [[PGR 100]].
*{{Sm|Goof|USA}} - One of the best Sonic players in the Midwest. Ranked 12th on the [[Michigan Power Rankings]]. She has wins over {{Sm|Ally}}, {{Sm|Ryuga}}, {{Sm|Blacktwins}}, and {{Sm|Ryo}}.
*{{Sm|IxisNaugus|UK}} - The best Sonic player in Europe, dominating the British scene for most of ''Smash 4'' and placing highly at many large European events, including 1st at {{Trn|Tech Republic III}} and 4th at {{Trn|Albion 2}}. Internationally, his best tournament run was at {{Trn|EVO 2017}}, where he double-eliminated {{Sm|ESAM}} to place 33rd. He is ranked 89th on the [[PGR 100]], only one of three Europeans ranked on the list.
*{{Sm|Ixis|UK}} (#89) - The best Sonic player in the United Kingdom. Ranked 1st on the [[United Kingdom Smash 4 Power Rankings|United Kingdom Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Jakal|USA}} - Came to prominence towards the end of competitive ''Smash 4'' thanks to his 5th-place finish at {{Trn|Shine 2018}} defeating {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|VoiD}} along the way. His other notable results during this period include 4th at {{Trn|The Legend of Glentendo}} and 5th at {{Trn|Port Priority 3}} defeating {{Sm|ANTi}}.
*{{Sm|Jakal|USA}} - One of the best Sonic players in the United States. Placed 5th at [[Shine 2018]], ranked 3rd on the [[New Jersey Power Rankings]] and has wins over {{Sm|MkLeo}}, ANTi, Marss, {{Sm|VoiD}}, {{Sm|James}}, and Mr E.
*{{Sm|KEN|Japan}} - The best Sonic player of all-time as well as one of Japan's greatest players. He is the only Sonic player with a major win, doing so at {{Trn|Umebura S.A.T.}} He is ranked 9th on the [[PGR 100]].
*{{Sm|KEN|Japan}} (#9) - The best Sonic player in the world. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|2GGC: MkLeo Saga}} and 5th at {{Trn|EVO 2017}}. Ranked 2nd on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]] and 9th on the [[Panda Global Rankings|Panda Global Rankings 100]].
*{{Sm|komorikiri|Japan}} - Uses Sonic as a secondary to his {{SSB4|Cloud}} and is considered one of the best Sonic players of all-time. He used solo-Sonic to place 2nd at {{Trn|Umebura F.A.T.}} and has used both Sonic and Cloud to place top 8 at a multitude of majors and supermajors, most notably 2nd at {{Trn|2GGC: GENESIS Saga}} and 3rd at both {{Trn|2GGC: Fire Emblem Saga}} and {{Trn|MomoCon 2018}}. He is ranked 12th on the [[PGR 100]].
*{{Sm|K.I.D.Goggles|USA}} - Placed 9th [[Pound 2016]]. He has wins over Mr E, {{Sm|Vinnie}}, and {{Sm|False}}.
*{{Sm|Manny|USA}} - One of North America's all-time best Sonic players, with his best results being in 2015 thanks to placing 9th at {{Trn|EVO 2015}}, {{Trn|CEO 2015}}, and {{Trn|MLG World Finals 2015}} almost back-to-back. Although he was never that consistent since, he still managed to place highly at several majors, most notably 5th at {{Trn|2GGC: Fire Emblem Saga}} and 9th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2018}}. He is ranked 39th on the [[PGR 100]].
*{{Sm|komorikiri|Japan}} (#12) - One of the best Sonic players in the world. Ranked 16th on the [[Panda Global Rankings]] and 6th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Seagull Joe|USA}} - A prominent Sonic player in the early metagame who was one of the first players to defeat {{Sm|ZeRo}}, doing so at {{Trn|The Big House 5}} and placing 9th. Thanks to other notable placements such as 13th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}} and 17th at both {{Trn|CEO 2015}} and {{Trn|Pound 2016}}, he was ranked 48th on the [[PGR v1]].
*{{Sm|Kuma|USA}} - The best Sonic in New England. Ranked 5th on the [[New England Power Rankings]], and 1st on the [[New Hampshire Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|SuperGirlKels|Canada}} - One of Canada's best players who regularly placed highly at North American events, most notably 5th at {{Trn|Royal Flush}}, 13th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2016}}, and 17th at both {{Trn|EGLX 2018}} and {{Trn|Shine 2018}}. She is ranked 100th on the [[PGR 100]] as the only female player ranked on the list.
*{{Sm|Manny|USA}} (#39) - One of the best Sonic players in the world. Placed 9th at both [[EVO 2015]] and [[CEO 2015]]. Ranked 23rd on the Panda Global Rankings. He has wins over {{Sm|Dabuz}}, ANTi, and Zinoto.
*{{Sm|Wonf|Mexico}} - A hidden boss from Mexico who was the best Sonic player in the country, as well as the country's second-best player in 2015 who had several wins over {{Sm|MkLeo}} and placed highly at many Mexican events, including 2nd at {{Trn|Thunderstruck 2015}} and 5th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 4}}. However due to his hidden boss status and his activity being relegated to Mexico, he was never ranked globally.
*{{Sm|Mew2King|USA}} - Placed 4th at [[The Come Up]] and 2nd at [[KTAR XI]]. He has wins over {{Sm|6WX}} and {{Sm|Meekspeedy}}.
*{{Sm|Wrath|USA}} - One of the best Sonic players in the United States despite rarely traveling outside his region, with his best results being towards the end of the game's lifespan, where he placed 4th at {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2018}} and 7th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2018}}. He is ranked 59th on the [[PGR 100]].
*{{Sm|Peli|UK}} - One of the best Sonic players in the United Kingdom. Placed 33rd at [[GENESIS 5]]. Ranked 6th on the [[United Kingdom Smash 4 Power Rankings|United Kingdom Power Rankings]]. Has wins over {{Sm|Fatality}}, {{Sm|Locus}}, and {{Sm|TLTC}}. 
*{{Sm|Phoenix|USA}} - Placed 13th at [[2GGT: Abadango Saga]] and 25th at [[2GGC: ARMS Saga]]. Ranked 13th on the [[SoCal Smash 4 Power Rankings|SoCal Smash Rankings]]. He has taken sets off of {{Sm|Elegant}}, {{Sm|AC}}, and {{Sm|K9sbruce}}.
*{{Sm|Seagull Joe|USA}} - The third player to take a set off of {{Sm|ZeRo}} in 2015 upon defeating him at [[The Big House 5]].
*{{Sm|Sonido|USA}} - Ranked 3rd on the [[Georgia Smash 4 Power Rankings|Georgia Power Rankings]]. He has wins over {{Sm|Mew2King}}, Fatality, Zinoto, and {{Sm|CaptainZack}}.
*{{Sm|Sonix|Dominican Republic}} - The best Sonic player in the Dominican Republic.
*{{Sm|SuperGirlKels|Canada}} (#100) - The best female Smash player and Sonic player in Canada. Placed 5th at {{b|Royal Flush|tournament}} and [[Canada Cup 2018]]. Ranked 1st on the [[Montreal Smash 4 Power Rankings|Montreal Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Wonf|Mexico}} - The best Sonic player in Mexico. Ranked 6th on the [[Mexican Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Wrath|USA}} (#59) - One of the best Sonic players in the world. Currently ranked 29th on the Panda Global Rankings. He has wins over {{Sm|Salem}}, Ally, Fatality, and {{Sm|ScAtt}}.
*{{Sm|VaLoR|USA}} - The best Sonic player in the Southwest. Placed 13th at [[2GGC: West Side Saga]]. Ranked 2nd on the [[Utah Power Rankings|Utah Power Rankings]]. He has a win over {{Sm|Tyroy}}.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Sonic was initially perceived as a high-tier character, thanks to his buffs largely mitigating most of the weaknesses he had in ''Brawl''. While his newfound KOing options would be nerfed in game updates, Sonic's playerbase has nevertheless managed to display many different and effective playstyles. In addition to enriching Sonic's metagame, the likes of {{Sm|6WX}}, {{Sm|KEN}}, {{Sm|komorikiri}}, {{Sm|Seagull Joe}}, and {{Sm|SuperGirlKels}} have also resulted in him achieving very strong tournament results leading the general consensus to believe that Sonic is one of the best characters in the game.
Sonic was initially perceived as a high-tier character, thanks to his buffs largely mitigating most of the weaknesses he had in ''Brawl''. While his newfound KOing options would be nerfed in game updates, Sonic's playerbase has nevertheless managed to display many different and effective playstyles. In addition to enriching Sonic's metagame, the likes of {{Sm|6WX}}, {{Sm|KEN}}, {{Sm|komorikiri}}, {{Sm|Seagull Joe}}, and {{Sm|SuperGirlKels}} have also resulted in him achieving very strong tournament results leading the general consensus to believe that Sonic is one of the best characters in the game.


Sonic's highly favorable perception and continued success resulted in him being ranked 6th on the first and second iterations of the [[tier list]] and then 5th on the third tier list as he continued to perform well at most tournaments with {{Sm|KEN}} placing 2nd at [[2GGC: MkLeo Saga]] while defeating top players such as {{Sm|T}}, {{Sm|Raito}}, {{Sm|Elegant}}, {{Sm|Captain L}}, {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|Lima}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, and {{Sm|MkLeo}} as well as {{Sm|Manny}}, {{Sm|Wrath}}, {{Sm|6WX}}, {{Sm|komorikiri}}, {{Sm|Sonido}}, {{Sm|SuperGirlKels}}, and {{Sm|Jakal}} continuing to perform well with him.  
Sonic's highly favorable perception and continued success resulted in him being ranked 6th on the first and second iterations of the [[tier list]] and then 5th on the third tier list as he continued to perform well at most tournaments with {{Sm|KEN}} placing 2nd at [[2GGC: MkLeo Saga]] while defeating top players such as {{Sm|T}}, {{Sm|Raito}}, {{Sm|Elegant}}, {{Sm|Captain L}}, {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|Lima}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, and {{Sm|MkLeo}} as well as {{Sm|Manny}}, {{Sm|Wrath}}, {{Sm|6WX}}, {{Sm|komorikiri}}, {{Sm|Sonido}}, {{Sm|SuperGirlKels}}, and {{Sm|Jakal}} continuing to perform well with him.


Although Sonic dropped to 7th on the fourth and current tier list and is now tied with Fox, his ranking is debatable. Some players, such as {{Sm|MKLeo}} {{Sm|ESAM}}, {{Sm|ANTi}}, {{Sm|ZeRo}} and {{Sm|Dabuz}}, believe that he should be ranked slightly higher. Conversely, {{Sm|Salem}} and others view Sonic as overrated to the point of not being a top-tier character in spite of his tournament success in the tournament, with a primary argument being his unfavorable matchup with {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}. Regardless, Sonic remains a massive threat in competitive play and continues to gain consistent results.
Although Sonic dropped to 7th/8th on the fourth and final tier list and is now tied with Fox, his ranking is debatable. Some players, such as {{Sm|MKLeo}} {{Sm|ESAM}}, {{Sm|ANTi}}, {{Sm|ZeRo}} and {{Sm|Dabuz}}, believe that he should be ranked slightly higher. Conversely, {{Sm|Salem}} and others view Sonic as overrated to the point of not being a top-tier character in spite of his tournament success in the tournament, with a primary argument being his unfavorable matchup with {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}. Regardless, Sonic remains a massive threat in competitive play and continues to gain consistent results.


==[[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Sonic|Reveal trailer]]==
==[[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Sonic|Reveal trailer]]==
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==Trophies==
==[[Trophies]]==
:'''Sonic'''
{{Trophy/Fighter
::{{flag|North America}} ''The main star of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He's an easygoing hedgehog who blows past the competition with his speed. Seriously, on the ground he's faster than anyone else in Smash Bros. Use this to your advantage, avoiding blows while landing lightning-fast attacks.''
|name-ntsc=Sonic the Hedgehog
|name-pal=Sonic
|image-3ds=SonicTheHedgehogTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=SonicTheHedgehogTrophyWiiU.png
|mode=Classic
|desc-3ds-ntsc=The main star of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He's an easygoing hedgehog who blows past the competition with his speed. Seriously, on the ground he's faster than anyone else in Smash Bros. Use this to your advantage, avoiding blows while landing lightning-fast attacks.
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=The star of the Sonic The Hedgehog series. He's an easygoing hedgehog who blows past the competition with his speed. Seriously, on the ground he's faster than anyone else in Smash Bros. Use this to your advantage, avoiding blows while landing lightning-fast attacks.
|desc-pal=A certain hedgehog from a certain series you just might have heard of. Unlike most hedgehogs, he's incredibly fast. Like most hedgehogs, however, he can't swim. He's by far the fastest runner of all the fighters, so take advantage of that by making sure no one gets the chance to hit him. (Just try not to end up in the water.)
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Sonic The Hedgehog|release1=06/1991|console2=WiiU|game2=Sonic Lost World|release2=10/2013}}
}}
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::{{flag|Europe}} ''A certain hedgehog from a certain series you just might have heard of. Unlike most hedgehogs, he's incredibly fast. Like most hedgehogs, however, he can't swim. He's by far the fastest runner of all the fighters, so take advantage of that by making sure no one gets the chance to hit him. (Just try not to end up in the water.)''
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Sonic (Alt.)
|image-3ds=SonicTheHedgehogAltTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=SonicTheHedgehogAltTrophyWiiU.png
|mode=Alt
|desc-ntsc=Sonic's up special Spring Jump lets him reach great heights by jumping on a spring, becoming invincible for a moment. He can't use any other specials during the jump, but he can attack or dodge. This move's great for returning from a long launch. Other fighters can use the spring, though!
|desc-pal=Sonic's Spring Jump up special lets you bounce to great heights and briefly makes you invincible at the start. You can't use other specials while in the air, but you can use normal attacks, dodge and so on. It's great for getting both back to the stage and out of tough spots, but just remember that everyone else can use the spring too!
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Sonic The Hedgehog|release1=06/1991|console2=WiiU|game2=Sonic Lost World|release2=10/2013}}
}}
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{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=Sonic the Hedgehog (06/1991)|console2=WiiU|game2=Sonic Lost World (10/2013)}}
{{Trophy/Fighter
 
|name=Super Sonic
:'''Sonic (Alt.)'''
|image=SuperSonicTrophyWiiU.png
::{{flag|North America}} ''Sonic's up special Spring Jump lets him reach great heights by jumping on a spring, becoming invincible for a moment. He can't use any other specials during the jump, but he can attack or dodge. This move's great for returning from a long launch. Other fighters can use the spring, though!''
|desc-ntsc=The Chaos Emeralds are said to hold enough power to control the whole world. It's that power that turns Sonic into Super Sonic. He turns a glorious golden color and can fly at nearly the speed of light. In his Final Smash, this high-speed flight damages anyone who gets in its way and can even launch them!
 
|desc-pal=The Chaos Emeralds are said to hold enough power to control the whole world. It's that power that turns Sonic into Super Sonic. He turns a glorious golden colour and can fly almost at the speed of light. In his Final Smash, this high-speed flight damages anyone who gets in its way and can even launch them!
::{{flag|Europe}} ''Sonic's Spring Jump up special lets you bounce to great heights and briefly makes you invincible at the start. You can't use other specials while in the air, but you can use normal attacks, dodge and so on. It's great for getting both back to the stage and out of tough spots, but just remember that everyone else can use the spring too!''
|game=ssb4-wiiu
 
}}
{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=Sonic the Hedgehog (06/1991)|console2=WiiU|game2=Sonic Lost World (10/2013)}}
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:'''Super Sonic'''
::''The Chaos Emeralds are said to hold enough power to control the whole world. It's that power that turns Sonic into Super Sonic. He turns a glorious golden color and can fly at nearly the speed of light. In his Final Smash, this high-speed flight damages anyone who gets in its way and can even launch them!''
 
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SonicTheHedgehogTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
SonicTheHedgehogAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
SonicTheHedgehogTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
SonicTheHedgehogAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
SuperSonicTrophyWiiU.png|[[Super Sonic]]
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==In [[Event Match]]es==
==In [[Event Match]]es==
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SSB4 - Ore Club.jpg|Sonic hitting Pit with an [[Ore Club]].
SSB4 - Ore Club.jpg|Sonic hitting Pit with an [[Ore Club]].
Sonic meteor smash.gif|Using his down aerial to [[meteor smash]] {{SSB4|Marth}}.
Sonic meteor smash.gif|Using his down aerial to [[meteor smash]] {{SSB4|Marth}}.
Spindashcharging.gif|Using Spin Dash.
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