Editing Sonic (SSB4)

{{disambig2|Sonic's appearance in Super Smash Bros. 4|the character in other contexts|Sonic the Hedgehog}}

|name         = Sonic  

|image       = [[Image:Sonic SSB4.png|250px]]

|game         = SSB4

|ssbgame1     = SSBB

'''Sonic''' ({{ja|ソニック}}, ''Sonic'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return from ''[[Brawl]]'' was announced during the [[Nintendo Direct]] on October 1st, 2013, in celebration of ''Sonic Lost World'' being released in the same month. Sonic is one of the four third-party characters in the game, along with [[Capcom]]'s {{SSB4|Mega Man}} and {{SSB4|Ryu}} and [[Bandai Namco]]'s {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}, was the second third-party character to be revealed in the game, and is the first non-Nintendo [[veteran]] in the series.

In the English version, Sonic uses Roger Craig Smith's voice clips from games such as ''Sonic Generations'', ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', and ''Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed'', reflecting his voice actor change in 2010 from Jason Griffith, who had previously voiced Sonic since 2005. Sonic also has alternate voices for the French, Spanish, German, and Italian languages, as ''Sonic'' games from ''Generations'' onwards were dubbed into those languages. The Japanese game simply reuses Jun'ichi Kanemaru's recordings from ''Brawl''.

Sonic, true to his name, is the fastest character in ''SSB4'', as he possesses the fastest [[dash]]ing speed and among some of the fastest [[walking]] and aerial speeds. Sonic, like {{SSB4|Greninja}}, fits the "hit-and-run" archetype, but focuses much more closely on close-range combat due to lacking a campable projectile like Greninja. As a result of his blistering speed, Sonic can allow quick pressure on an opponent in order for him to dash in at the correct time and [[punish]] them accordingly through his amazing poking tools, throw-initiated combos, strong aerial finishers, and/or slow [[gimp]]s through the use of his effective special moves.

Sonic's [[KO]]ing power has significantly improved from ''Brawl'', with most of his attacks dealing much more knockback, especially his throws (although his [[back throw]] was significantly nerfed in update 1.0.6). His back, neutral, and up air attacks are also rather deadly KOing moves, and the latter two can be used directly after an [[up throw]] for a powerful KO string. In addition to their improved knockback, Sonic's throws also have utility for different situations. His [[down throw]] is capable of tech chasing into his [[dash attack]] or [[Spin Dash]]/[[Spin Charge]], his up throw can lead into aerial juggles, and his back throw and [[forward throw]] are viable KOing options at high percents. His grab game is further complimented by his speed, which allows him to tech chase into follow-ups with ease.

Sonic is one of the hardest characters in the game to [[gimp]] and punish. This is courtesy of most of his attacks being lagless, his ability to [[wall jump]], and [[Spring Jump]] granting him tremendous vertical recovery, invincibility during the jump's ascent and the ability to attack out of his recovery. His Spin Dash and Spin Charge can also function as potential recovery options when combined with his Spin Shot technique (press and hold the Spin Dash and releasing it while pushing the C-Stick downwards) to safely return to the stage's edge while bypassing the effects of projectile campers. As a result, these traits grant Sonic decent survivability despite his status as a middleweight.

Sonic's defense is also capable due to him having one of the best [[shield]] games in ''SSB4'' due to its almost instant appearance and the multiple ways he can go into it, which also grants him good mind reading and punishment options. Spin Dash can be shield cancelled from the ground and can jump while charging it. These techniques set up for potential mix-ups and allows Sonic to trick his opponents, causing them to make hasty moves in which Sonic can use to his advantage.

However, despite excelling in many ways, Sonic still has flaws. One weakness he has is a vulnerability to camping due to Spring Jump, his only projectile, being completely ineffective offensively outside of edge-guarding. Furthermore, despite having among the best frame data in ''SSB4'', some of his KO moves are rather laggy, such as his forward smash and back air, giving Sonic some trouble KOing fast and/or small characters such as {{SSB4|Pikachu}} without said KOing move being the end of a combo. Also, while Sonic has among the longest distance recoveries in ''SSB4'', his options outside of Spring Jump are somewhat predictable and punishable.

Sonic also has some [[Character customization|custom moves]] that are beneficial. Stomp can [[meteor smash]] opponents, which further helps his edge-guarding game. Burning Spin Dash loses the hop at the beginning but deals more damage and Hammer Spin Dash has a larger hop at the beginning and buries opponents that are hit with the hop, which enable him to rack up damage and grant him an opening to attack, respectively. Lastly, Gravitational Charge has a suction effect, which enables Sonic to hit opponents easier before it pushes them away and prevents them from immediately following up against him.

Sonic has been [[buff]]ed in the transition from ''[[Brawl]]'' to ''[[SSB4]]'', and many of the flaws that nearly crippled him in ''Brawl'' have been addressed. Several of his attacks have been given more knockback, and his KO'ing power has drastically improved. Also,

many of his less effective and situational moves from ''Brawl'', which were most of his attacks outside of his special moves, have been buffed to possess more utility by either being capable of comboing into other attacks or KOing outright. He has also received a number of buffs within the game updates in the speed of his attacks. In update 1.0.6, his down air ends sooner, has less landing lag, and is easier to avoid [[self-destruct]]ing with. This coupled with the [[sweetspot]]ted [[meteor smash]] that his down air received in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', it has become a slightly more viable KOing option.

However, Sonic also also received some nerfs. His overall recovery was slightly nerfed, as some of his options are either not as reliable as before (such as [[Homing Attack]]) or they travel a shorter distance (such as [[Spring Jump]]). Additionally, through the updates, he has received significant nerfs to his combo and KO game. Update 1.0.6 severely reduced the knockback of his back throw, which was one his most potent KOing options, as well as slightly toning down his damage racking ability by weakening Spin Dash's rolling and jumping hitboxes. Update 1.0.4 increased the ending lag of his forward smash, update 1.1.0 decreased the knockback scaling of his forward smash, and update 1.0.8 nerfed the KOing power of his up smash.  

Overall, while these changes slightly nerfed Sonic's KOing potential, damage racking ability, and combo game, none of them are enough to mitigate his viability, as many players have shown that Sonic is still a very capable character, especially in comparison to how he was in ''Brawl''.  

*{{change|Sonic's appearance has been slightly altered to match his appearances in recent ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games that use the Hedgehog Engine, such as ''Sonic Unleashed'', ''Sonic Generations'', and the Wii U version of ''Sonic Lost World''. This includes his facial expressions now showing his mouth being placed more to the side of his muzzle rather than right below his nose, although its placement reverting to being under his nose can be seen in his losing animation and one of his winning animations in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.}}

*{{change|Sonic's front now faces the foreground more on either side.}}

*{{change|Attacks which involve spinning emit a lower-pitched sound effect, similar to that heard in ''Sonic Lost World''.}}

*{{change|Some of Sonic's attacks produce more visualized lighting effects.}}

*{{nerf|Sonic's [[walking]] speed is slightly slower (1.4 → 1.375).}}

*{{buff|Sonic's [[air speed]] is slightly faster (1.1092 → 1.15).}}

*{{nerf|Sonic's [[traction]] is slightly lower (0.07 → 0.06).}}

--[[Special:Contributions/94.11.215.217|94.11.215.217]] 15:02, 26 September 2015 (EDT)ú===Ground attacks===

*{{buff|[[Neutral attack]] combo deals 1% more damage (7% → 8%).}}

*{{buff|[[Dash attack]] is now a multiple hit attack that ends with a rolling side kick, giving the move overall better utility.}}

*{{buff|[[Forward tilt]] has more base knockback (10 → 30).}}

*{{nerf|[[Up tilt]] deals less damage (14% → 8%).}}

*{{nerf|[[Down tilt]] knocks opponents forward instead of up, reducing follow up options.}}

*{{buffl[[Forward smash]] has more range.}}

*{{buff|[[Forward smash]] has slightly increased knockback growth (98 → 101).}}

*{{nerf|Forward smash has more ending lag.}}

*{{buff|[[Up smash]]'s last hit has much more knockback (70 base/153 growth → 80 base/177 growth), and it's also much harder to SDI out of.}}

*{{buff|The removal of [[DACUS]] makes his up smash easier to connect against opponents.}}

*{{change|Sonic has a new [[down smash]], where he does a splitting kick. Similar to [[Fox]] and [[Falco]]'s.}}

*{{buff|Down smash has become much faster while also being a semi-spike.}}

*{{buff|Down smash's front hit has more base knockback (40 → 55).}}

*{{nerf|Down smash's front hit deals much less knockback growth (100 → 63).}}

*{{change|Down smash's back hit has more base knockback but less growth, making it around the same strength (40 base/90 growth → 50 base/80 growth).}}

*{{buff|[[Neutral aerial]] deals 1% more damage (11% → 12%).}}

*{{buff|Neutral aerial sends opponents an a more upward angle (75°), which gives it more combo potential.}}

*{{change|Neutral aerial now emits bluish aura around it for the duration of the move, similar to the Insta-Shield from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3''.}}

*{{buff|[[Forward aerial]]'s last hit has more knockback growth (120 → 135).}}

*{{nerf|Forward aerial has more ending lag and deals only half the damage it dealt in ''Brawl'' (14% → 7%).}}

*{{buff|[[Back aerial]] deals more damage (13% → 14%) and it is stronger.}}

*{{nerf|Back aerial has much more landing lag (9 frames → 30 frames).}}

*{{buff|[[Down aerial]] is now a [[meteor smash]] if sweetspotted.}}

*{{buff|Down aerial has drastically decreased landing lag.}}

===Grabs and throws===

*{{nerf|[[Pummel]] deals 1% less damage (3% → 2%).}}

*{{nerf|All throws deal less damage, ranging from 1% to 4% decreases.}}

*{{nerf|[[Up throw]]'s base and growth knockback has been increased, making it difficult to follow-up into Up aerial for juggling.}}

*{{buff|[[Forward throw]] deals much more knockback (60 base/70 growth → 70 base/100 growth), and can now KO around 160%.}}

*{{buff|[[Back throw]] has more knockback growth (60 → 79). and can now KO at around 140%.}}

*{{buff|[[Down throw]] is slightly stronger and sends foes at a lower trajectory if used standing on an edge, improving its already strong edgeguarding capabilities.}}

*{{buff|[[Homing Attack]] has less start-up lag, deals more damage, and has higher knockback (80 → 90 growth).}}

*{{nerf|Homing Attack can only be used once without standing on the ground again, nerfing one of his great recovery options. A missed Homing Attack sends Sonic further than it did in ''Brawl'', making it less safe to use off stage.}}

*{{buff|[[Spring Jump]]'s spring now lingers on after it hits a foe, and he can now use it again after being grabbed midair.}}

*{{nerf|Spring Jump travels slightly less vertical distance.}}

*{{buff|Sonic can now auto-sweetspot after some time after using Spring Jump, making it a safer recovery.}}

*{{change|After landing on a grounded spring, Sonic can use Spring Jump again.}}<!--While it could be considered a buff, it basically has no practical use in terms of recovery.-->

*{{buff|[[Spin Dash]] and [[Spin Charge]] combo into other attacks more easily.}}

*{{buff|The short hop of Spin Dash is much quicker.}}

*{{nerf|The quicker short hop of Spin Dash makes the move less safe in terms of recovering.}}

*{{nerf|Spin Dash's rolling and jumping hitboxes deal less damage.}}

*{{buff|Sonic can now keep holding Spin Dash while jumping. However, he cannot release a charged Spin Dash while in the air.}}

*{{change|Spin Dash now appears to have the same flashing charge animation that Spin Charge uses.}}

*{{nerf|[[Super Sonic]] is much weaker, dealing less damage and knockback.}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} 1.0.4'''

*{{buff|[[Spring Jump]] can now be re-used if Sonic is grabbed in midair after using it.}}

*{{nerf|Ending lag of his forward smash has been increased.}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.0.6'''

*{{nerf|[[Back throw]] deals considerably less knockback, weakening one of Sonic's most potent KOing options.}}

*{{nerf|[[Spin Dash]]'s rolling and jumping hitboxes now deal less damage|10%|7% and 6% → 3% respectively. This results in a full Spin Dash combo doing 6% less damage overall.}}

*{{nerf|Burning Spin Dash has reduced [[invincibility]].}}

*{{change|[[Homing Attack]] will only target characters. Previously, it could target [[Rosalina & Luma (SSB4)|Luma]] or the can used in {{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}'s [[Trick Shot]].}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.0.8'''

*{{buff|Down air ends sooner, making it harder to self-destruct with. Its landing lag has also been dramatically decreased.}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.1.0'''

*{{nerf|Forward smash has less knockback scaling|106|101.}}

*{{change|Forward smash has different SFX.}}

|neutralname=&nbsp;

|neutraldesc=Two punches followed by a side kick. Nicknamed the "PPK" by fans.

|ftiltname=&nbsp;

|ftiltdmg=4% (first hit), 7% (second hit)

|ftiltdesc=A back kick with both feet performed from the Baby Freeze, a variation of the Freeze breakdancing move. It hits twice. Originates from ''Sonic the Fighters''.  

|utiltname=&nbsp;

|utiltdmg=2% (first hit), 6% (second hit)

|utiltdesc=A butterfly kick that hits twice, similar to {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}'s up smash.

|dtiltname=

|dtiltdesc=A legsweep that can trip opponents and if used repeatedly, it will slowly move him forwards.

|dashname=

|dashdmg=6%

|dashdesc=Curls up into a spiky ball and rolls a short distance. Hits multiple times and ends in a flying kick.

|fsmashname=&nbsp;

|fsmashdesc=Winds up his fist, then throws a punch forwards. Can be angled up or down. Originates from ''Sonic the Fighters''.

|usmashname=&nbsp;

|usmashdesc=Jumps, curls up into a spiky ball, and hits multiple times.  

|dsmashname=&nbsp;

|dsmashdesc=A split kick that attacks on either side, similar to {{SSB4|Fox}}'s down smash.

|nairname=

|nairdmg=12% (clean), 8% (late)

|nairdesc=Curls up into a ball and moves in several circles.

|fairname=

|fairdmg=7%

|fairdesc=Spins in a horizontal corkscrew to perform a drilling headbutt. Functions similarly to {{SSB4|Falco}}'s forward aerial.

|bairname=

|bairdesc=A back kick with high knockback. Useful for edge-guarding.

|uairname=

|uairdmg=3% (first hit), 6% (second hit)

|uairdesc=A scissors kick.

|dairname=

|dairdesc=A diagonal flying kick. It is a stall-then-fall and has [[meteor smash]]ing capabilities.

|grabname=

|grabdesc=Sonic's grab range is relatively below-average.

|pummelname=

|pummeldesc=Knee strikes the opponent.

|fthrowname=

|fthrowdmg=7%

|fthrowdesc=Kicks the opponent diagonally upward using a straight up kick (like a vertical split). A good KOing option around 150%-160%. Can combo into up aerial juggles, but it can be heavily DI'ed backwards.

|bthrowname=

|bthrowdesc=Performs a high-speed spinning version of the {{s|wikipedia|tomoe nage}}, a Judo throw. Prior to update 1.0.6, it was one of Sonic's most potent KOing options, though it still has some KOing potential despite the nerf to its knockback.

|uthrowname=

|uthrowdmg=6%

|uthrowdesc=Throws the opponent up and sharpens his quills, which then stab the opponent.

|dthrowname=

|dthrowdmg=7%

|dthrowdesc=Pins the enemy down, then Spin Dashes into them.

|floorfname=

|floorfdesc=Does a Spin Dash sweep.

|floorbname=

|floorbdesc=A quick legsweep.

|floortname=

|floortdesc=Spin kicks all around.

|edgename=

|edgedesc=Gets up onto the stage with a Spin Dash attack. This attack resembles his cliffhanger flip attack from ''Sonic Spinball''.

|nsdefdmg=6-12%

|nsdefdesc=Curls up into a spiky ball while ascending, aims for the nearest target, then crashes into them.

|nsc1desc=Instead of moving towards a target, Sonic goes straight down, meteor smashing the opponent. This attack resembles the Bounce Bracelet that originated  from ''Sonic Adventure 2''.

|nsc2desc=A faster variant of Homing Attack, albeit with less power and range.

|ssdefdmg=5-7%

|ssdefdesc=Curls up into a spiky ball, performs a short hop, then starts rolling towards the opponent at high speed. Easily combos into one of his aerial attacks.

|ssc1dmg=7% (first hit), 5% (second hit), 3% (late)

|ssc1desc=Has a larger hop at the beginning, with the descending part of the arc having burying capabilities.

|ssc2dmg=12% (first hit), 7% (second hit)

|ssc2desc=The hop is non-existent, but it deals more damage due to Sonic being engulfed in flames. Has shorter hops out of the move.

|usdefdmg=4%

|usdefdesc=Pulls out a spring from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games and uses it to leap into the air. It can also be used as a somewhat helpful projectile to [[gimp]] off-stage opponents that are underneath him.

|usc1dmg=2% (first hit), 2% (second hit)

|usc1desc=Can pull out two springs, but has much less distance.

|usc2dmg=3% (grounded), 7% (air late hit) 1% (air early hit)

|usc2desc=Slightly shorter distance and the spring does not stay behind, but it has the added ability to hit opponents on the way up. This move deals the most damage if Sonic hits the opponent near the end of this move instead of at the start.

|dsdefdmg=2% for each hit

|dsdefdesc=Works like Spin Dash, except there is no hop, and the player must repeatedly press the B button in order to charge it.

|dsc1dmg=2% for each hit (10% total)

|dsc1desc=Removes the need to repeatedly press the B button in order to charge.

|dsc2dmg=2% for each hit (11% total)

|dsc2desc=Pulls opponents in front of Sonic towards him, and pushes opponents behind Sonic away from him.

|fsdmg=5%, 6%, 7%, 8% (slow), 9%, 10%, 11% (moderate), 14%, 16% (fast)

|fsdesc=Transforms into Super Sonic from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. The player can use the Circle Pad or other movement buttons to make him fly in any direction they choose and invincibly ram foes, although he turns back to normal faster if he is hit.

===Taunts===

SonicSideTauntSSB4.jpg|

SonicDownTauntSSB4.jpg|

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* '''Up Taunt''': Does a somersault, then crosses arms with his index finger pointing out while making a teasing clicking sound, which forms into one of his signature poses.

===On-Screen Appearance===

Sonic enters the stage in ball form from the foreground and gives a thumbs-up.

===Idle Poses===

*Turns towards the player, waving his finger in a patronizing manner while grinning. He did this on the title screen for a few of his games.

*Looks at the camera for a moment while tapping his foot impatiently. This is similar to his idle animation from the classic ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games for the Sega Genesis.

===Victory Fanfare===

The origin of this theme is from [[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]], which itself is an orchestrated remix of the tune that plays when [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] passed an Act in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 3}}''. This is the only victory theme to be ripped directly from the original game.

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===[[Victory pose|Victory Poses]]===

*Collects the blue [[Chaos Emerald]] and poses with it while saying "Piece of cake!".

*Sprints off-screen then sprints back on-screen before giving a thumbs up and saying "That was almost too easy!".

==In [[Competitive play|Competitive Play]]==

===Notable players===

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:'''Sonic'''

::{{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.''

::{{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 games|console1=none|game1=Sonic the Hedgehog (06/1991)|console2=WiiU|game2=Sonic Lost World (10/2013)}}

:'''Sonic (Alt.)'''

::{{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!''

 

::{{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!''

 

{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=Sonic the Hedgehog (06/1991)|console2=WiiU|game2=Sonic Lost World (10/2013)}}

 

SonicTheHedgehogTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)

SonicTheHedgehogAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)

SonicTheHedgehogTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)

SonicTheHedgehogAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)

SuperSonicTrophyWiiU.png|[[Super Sonic]]

* '''[[All-Star Battle: Secret]]''': Sonic is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are characters that have been unlockable in previous ''Super Smash Bros.'' games.

* '''[[The FINAL Final Battle]]''': The player must defeat Sonic, alongside {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}, and {{SSB4|Mega Man}}.

* '''[[Up to Speed]]''': Sonic must defeat {{SSB4|Fox}}, {{SSB4|Falco}}, and {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}} in a high-speed 1 stock battle.

* '''[[Full Speed Ahead]]''': Sonic and {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}} must defeat another Sonic and Captain Falcon in a high-speed stock battle.

SSB4WiiU-Sonic1.jpg|Sonic blocking {{SSB4|Mario}}'s punch with his palm.

SSB4WiiU-Sonic2.jpg|Sonic using his side taunt (Super Peel-Out).

SSB4WiiU-Sonic4.jpg|One of Sonic's landing animations.

SSB4WiiU-Sonic5.jpg|Sonic using his [[Homing Attack]], damaging both {{SSB4|Pit}} and {{SSB4|Fox}} at once.

SSB4WiiU-Sonic7.jpg|Dodging {{SSB4|Samus}}' aerial by using an [[air dodge]] (presumably).

SSB4WiiU-Sonic8.jpg|[[Dashing]].

SSB4WiiU-Sonic9.jpg|Homing Attack on {{SSB4|Luigi}}.

SSB43DS-Sonic1.jpg|Sonic's up taunt in the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] version.

SonicForwardAir.jpg|Sonic's forward air.

Spin Dash SSB4.png|[[Spin Dash]].

Spin Charge.png|[[Spin Charge]].

Spring Jump SSB4.png|[[Spring Jump]].

Sonic and Mario.jpg|Sonic using his [[back aerial]].

SonicDownAerial.png|[[Down aerial]]

Sonic and Mega Man Spring Jump and Rush.jpg|Sonic and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} using [[Spring Jump]] and Rush respectively.

Mario Sonic and Mega Man.jpg|Mario, Sonic, and Mega Man on {{SSB4|Battlefield}}.

Sonic kicks Bowser SSB4.jpg|Sonic jabs his foot into {{SSB4|Bowser}}'s stomach.

WindyHillSSB4.png|Mario's [[Fireball]] [[priority|colliding]] with Sonic's [[neutral attack]].

HomingAttackonBower.jpg|Sonic using a Homing Attack on Bowser.

Sonic Idle SSB4.jpg|Sonic's idle pose.

Sonic Forward Tilt SSB4.jpg|Sonic's [[neutral attack]] (third hit).

Sonic dair SSB4.jpg|Sonic's [[down aerial]] in the 3DS version.

Soccer Ball SSB4.jpg|Sonic and {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} running at a Soccer Ball with {{SSB4|Mega Man}} watching.

SSB4 - Ore Club.jpg|Sonic hitting {{SSB4|Pit}} with the [[Ore Club]] while fighting in [[Palutena's Temple]].

Sonic_meteor_smash.gif|Sonic performing his [[down aerial]] on Marth, meteor smashing him.

ChargingSpinDash.gif|Sonic charging his spin dash; note the flashing animation.

[[File:Sonic_double_mouth.jpeg|thumb|Sonic's double mouth bug]]

*Sonic dashes so fast that if one were to customize Sonic with all speed-based equipment, then combine that with a [[Bunny Hood]] and [[Superspicy Curry]], he can outrun the [[Spirit Train]].

**Additionally, an unedited Sonic with Superspicy Curry runs at the exact same speed as the water slide in the Flood Chamber of the [[Kalos Pokémon League]] stage, causing him to run in place.

*Sonic is the only third party character in the series to be present in more than one game, as well as the only one to be dubbed into languages other than Japanese and English.

*Despite having existing 8-bit sprites from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games released on the {{s|wikipedia|Master System}} and [[wikipedia:Sega Game Gear|Game Gear]], [[Pac-Man]] and [[Duck Hunt]]'s newcomer posters depict Sonic using 16-bit sprites from the Genesis/Mega Drive version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog''.

*In {{for3ds}}, there is a bug where Sonic has two mouths instead of one when [[rolling]] backwards or forwards. The glitch does not appear in {{forwiiu}}.

**This is slightly reminiscent of a strikingly similar bug that Super Sonic had in ''Sonic Lost World''.

*In non-Japanese versions of {{forwiiu}} (since the 3DS version has no swimming), Sonic uses his reused voice clip from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' when he is in the water.

**This results in his voice reverting to the one used by his previous voice actor, Jason Griffith, as well as being one of three re-used voice clips of him in ''SSB4'' (the others used when Sonic is [[asleep]] and his up taunt).

*Sonic is the only character to have a victory theme taken directly from another game, which is ''Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)''.

*In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', when Sonic does his "Piece of cake!" victory animation, a part of his muzzle strangely goes up touching his eye and then goes back to its original position. This is most likely just a bug.

*Sonic, {{SSB4|Little Mac}} and {{SSB4|Meta Knight}} are the only characters whose entire lists of special moves can aid their recoveries.

 

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