Editing Knuckles the Echidna

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|caption = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Knuckles from ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Forces}}''.

|lastappearance = ''[[wikipedia:Shadow Generations|Sonic X Shadow Generations]]'' (2024)

|englishactor = {{s|wikipedia|Travis Willingham}}

|japanactor = {{s|wikipedia|Nobutoshi Canna}}

|italyactor = {{s|wikipedia|Maurizio Merluzzo}}

'''Knuckles the Echidna''' ({{ja|ナックルズ・ザ・エキドゥナ|Nakkurusu za Ekiduna}}, ''Knuckles the Echidna'') is the tritagonist of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise.

[[File:KnucklesDiggingSA.png|thumb|left|Knuckles digging for pieces of the Master Emerald on Red Mountain in ''Sonic Adventure''.]]

Knuckles first appeared in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 3}}'', later becoming the franchise's tritagonist. He is aptly named for both his spiked gloves and immense physical power, only rivaled by [[Sonic]]'s supersonic speed. He lives alone on Angel Island, the location of an ancient and powerful jewel known as the Master Emerald, which is said to be able to control the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Since birth, he has been tasked with guarding the Emerald from potential intruders. He is serious and headstrong, but due to his isolation, very gullible and easy to manipulate. On multiple occasions, Knuckles was tricked by Doctor Eggman into thinking that Sonic was attempting to steal the Master Emerald. Due to this, along with their conflicting personalities, he sometimes clashed with Sonic as a rival. However, upon realizing his mistake, he assisted Sonic in defeating Eggman and has since become a close ally.

His second ability is the [[Homing Attack]], which also made its debut in ''Sonic Adventure'' as a move only Sonic could perform. Knuckles was first able to use it in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Heroes}}'', though he could only perform it when following Sonic. He could first use it on his own in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Advance 3}}''. His third ability is simply punching the opponent with his fists. Knuckles is often associated with punching in many Sonic games and often has the ability to punch enemies as a part of his moveset in his playable appearances in Sonic games, more specifically the previously mentioned ''Sonic Adventure'' and ''Sonic Adventure 2'' as well as in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)}}''. He is also seen punching, specifically {{s|wikipedia|shadowboxing}}, during his idle animation in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic & Knuckles}}'', ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Blast}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Mania}}''. His punch-punch-uppercut combo closely resembles a combo he could perform in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Fighters}}''.

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|desc-ntsc=A powerful red echidna also known by his full name, Knuckles The Echidna. Knuckles resides on Angel Island, where he guards the Master Emerald. Both friend and rival of Sonic, Knuckles is a martial-arts expert who can break through rocks with his spiked fists. In addition, he can climb walls and use the wind to glide through the air.

|desc-pal=A powerful red echidna also known by his full name, Knuckles the Echidna. Knuckles resides on Angel Island, where he guards the Master Emerald. Both friend and rival of Sonic, Knuckles is a martial-arts expert who can break through rocks with his spiked fists. In addition, he can climb walls and use the wind to glide through the air.

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[[File:DLC Costume Knuckles Costume.jpg|250px|thumb|Two {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}s dressed as Knuckles.]]

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|desc=Knuckles the Echidna is the dedicated guardian of the Master Emerald, rarely leaving his post on the floating Angel Island. His serious, one-track-minded approach puts him at odds with his rival, Sonic, but the two somehow manage to be friends all the same.

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[[File:KnucklesSmashUltimate.png|thumb|Knuckles as he appears in ''Ultimate''.]]

Knuckles appears in ''Ultimate'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. He attacks opponents with [[Homing Attack]], and also digs into the ground and then uses an uppercut to attack. He may also simply punch opponents with his fists. He is also able to be KO'd. He cannot be summoned on Brinstar Depths, Castle Siege, Corneria, Green Hill Zone, Pilotwings, Spirit Train, and Venom.

The Knuckles {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} costume from the previous game was not in the base game, but was rereleased as [[DLC]] on April 17th, 2019. The costume features a slight redesign: its gloves now have fingers, a possible reference to ''Sonic Boom''.

 

In the trailer, a Mii with the costume is seen headbutting the ground, a possible nod to his digging ability or one of the moves he can perform on a grounded opponent in ''Sonic the Fighters''. He is later seen following Tails and Sonic to a Spring on [[Mario Circuit]], possibly referencing both ''Sonic Heroes'' and ''Team Sonic Racing'', a then announced game releasing the month after.

Knuckles also appears as an Ace-class [[primary spirit]]. He can be [[summon]]ed using the cores of {{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Muddy Mole}} and {{h2|List of spirits (Kirby series)|Gordo}}.

 

Knuckles the Echidna Assist Trophy (SSBU).png|Knuckles as an Assist Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.

*''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' is the final game where Travis Willingham voices Knuckles (albeit via archived voice clips), as he was replaced by Dave B. Mitchell starting with ''Team Sonic Racing.''

*Due to the wide spread of [[rumors]] relating to ''Sonic'' characters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the FAQ on the game's US website notified players that Sonic and Knuckles were not playable characters.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2huph9/here_have_an_old_faq_from_the_original_smash_bros/#lightbox</ref>

 

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