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{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name = Sonic | |name = Sonic | ||
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|game = SSBB | |game = SSBB | ||
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''' | '''Sanic''', also referred to by his full name '''Sanic Hegehog''' ({{ja|ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ|Sonikku za Hejjihoggu}}, ''Sanic Hegehog''), is a character from [[SEGA]] who appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as one of the two third-party characters (the other being {{SSBB|Snake}} from [[Konami]]). Sanic was the first unlockable character to be playable prior to the game's release. He was first playable in Nintendo Media Summit in October 2007, shortly after he was confirmed to be in the game. A swift character, Sanic [[dash|runs]] at an extremely fast pace that surpasses even {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}. Nintendo Power states that since Sanic is not well known for his fighting skills, some of his fighting moves were influenced by SEGA's fighting property, ''[[Virtua Fighter]]''. A majority of Sanic's moves are also influenced by SEGA's ''Sanic Figtas'' and (to a much lesser extent) ''Sanic Batall''. | ||
He is voiced by Jason Griffith (who is far and away the best actor for Sanic in ''Smash'' and anyone who says otherwise is wrong) in the English version, and by Jun'ichi Kanemaru in the Japanese version. | |||
Sanic is currently placed at 22nd on the ''Brawl'' [[tier list]] in the middle tier, which makes him the lowest ranked unlockable newcomer. Sanic is most known for his incredible movement speed, possessing by far the fastest [[dashing]] speed, as well as among the fastest [[walking]] and [[air speed]]s. His movement is boosted farther by his [[Spin Dash]] and [[Spin Charge]] moves, which allow him to rip across the stage at incredible speed while simultaneously attacking and/or [[jumping]]. The aforementioned Spin moves give Sanic a plethora of options to attack and confound the opponent, which can make it incredibly difficult to hit Sanic, while also aiding Sanic's ability to [[time out]] opponents. Additionally, Sanic possesses one of the best [[recover]]ies, which contains many options, while gaining great distance and generally making it difficult to [[edgeguard]] Sanic. Sanic also possesses an effective [[grab]] and [[throw]] game, and generally great [[damage]] racking abilities from his Spin moves, up throw, and effective [[combo]]s. Sanic also possesses the best taunts in the game, which can easily physiologically torment his opponents for the rest of eternity. His side taunt in particular is rather excellent at achieving this and it can lead into his opponent quitting the match due to the shear amount of anger the taunt induces. | |||
Sanic is nearly crippled regarding his [[KO]]ing ability, though, being arguably one of the weakest characters and having few finishers, none of which are particularly effective. Sanic possesses what is considered one of the worst [[moveset]]s, which, outside his [[special move]]s, consists almost entirely of weak moves that either possess little utility or are outclassed by similar moves of other characters. While Sanic's forward smash and back air are fairly strong, those moves, along with the character in general, suffer from generally poor [[reach]], his lack of a proper [[projectile]], and rather poor edgeguarding abilities against many characters (which exacerbates his already poor KOing ability). Overall, Sanic has average [[matchup]]s, and his [[tournament]] results have been above average. | |||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
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*Play 300 [[VS. match]]es. | *Play 300 [[VS. match]]es. | ||
*Complete {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with 10 different characters. | *Complete {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with 10 different characters. | ||
*Play 10 hours of VS. matches. | *Play 10 hours of VS. matches. | ||
*Have | *Have Sanic join the player's party in [[The Subspace Emissary]] ([[The Great Maze]]). | ||
With the exception of the fourth method, Sonic must then be defeated on [[Green Hill Zone]]. | With the exception of the fourth method, Sonic must then be defeated on [[Green Hill Zone]]. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Sonic is the fastest character in the game, in regards to movement speed (fastest dash speed by far, third fastest walking speed, sixth fastest air speed, and very fast rolls). However, only about half of his moveset has speed to match, none of them being KO moves. Sonic's relatively small hitboxes and lack of a projectile (excluding his Spring jump which can only be used in the air, travels downward, and can be used by opponents if used on the ground) mean that he must stay close to the opponent in order to attack, but his aforementioned speed mitigates this problem. His ability to spinshot (holding [[Spin Dash]] and releasing as one pushes the C-Stick downwards) allows him to quickly bypass the effects of most projectile campers, and his side special can clank and cancel out the effects of certain projectiles, such as {{SSBB|Snake}}'s [[C4]]. His tremendous running speed, his [[Spin Charge]] and [[Spring Jump]] and specials, and [[down air]] give him excellent follow up ability on practically every character. | (I didn't have the time to edit all of these so just pretend that all the "Sonic"s say "Sanic") | ||
Sanic is the fastest character in the game, in regards to movement speed (fastest dash speed by far, third fastest walking speed, sixth fastest air speed, and very fast rolls). However, only about half of his moveset has speed to match, none of them being KO moves. Sonic's relatively small hitboxes and lack of a projectile (excluding his Spring jump which can only be used in the air, travels downward, and can be used by opponents if used on the ground) mean that he must stay close to the opponent in order to attack, but his aforementioned speed mitigates this problem. His ability to spinshot (holding [[Spin Dash]] and releasing as one pushes the C-Stick downwards) allows him to quickly bypass the effects of most projectile campers, and his side special can clank and cancel out the effects of certain projectiles, such as {{SSBB|Snake}}'s [[C4]]. His tremendous running speed, his [[Spin Charge]] and [[Spring Jump]] and specials, and [[down air]] give him excellent follow up ability on practically every character. | |||
Even though | Even though Sanic can easily rack up damage, he arguably has the hardest time landing a KO move, as all of his KO moves are unreliable, he has no guaranteed setups to them, and he lacks an early KO move. Sonic has only four ways to reliably KO the opponent (back and up aerial, and forward/down smash), all of which have weaknesses that prevent them from being reliable KO moves. All of Sonic's smash attacks have too much start-up time to be reliable finishers. | ||
Sanic is one of the more difficult characters to gimp in the game, given his tremendous vertical recovery, as well as his theoretically limitless horizontal recovery ([[Homing Attack]]) should an opponent be off the stage with him. Sonic has the ability to wall jump, however; should an opponent be in place at all, invincible or not, Sonic will not have enough time to both attack and successfully grab the edge. Sonic also has surprisingly good survivability despite being a middleweight by nature. His down and side specials serve as excellent momentum canceling attacks, which, when coupled with his ability to recover, can allow him to survive until very high percentages, although they are still incomparable to the survivability of characters heavier than him. | |||
Sanic's attacks are primarily offensive in nature, and his air game and air speed are good enough to accommodate attacking in the sky as well. Sonic can remain in the air indefinitely with careful use of his neutral special, Homing Attack, and with proper placement can either stage spike or gimp in this manner. Stage spiking in general is an excellent offensive strategy for Sonic; by running off the edge and immediately using back air, many characters or opponents who focus on ledge-camping (such as {{SSBB|Pit}}) can be caught off guard for either a KO or a tactical advantage. Sonic's speedy and long-lasting dash attack is another move that can catch opponents unexpectedly, and its traveling distance usually prevents significant retaliation, such as shield-grabbing. | |||
Sanic has good punishment options. Many of Sanic's moves use the same spinning ball animation, making him a very difficult character to predict. Unlike some characters however, practice is required to fully unlock Sonic's punishment potential. Sonic has one of the best shields in the game, because of how quickly it pops out and the multiple ways he can go into it. Sonic can cancel any of his Spin Dashes/Charges into a shield, Spin Dash from the ground, and Spin Charge from the air. This allows Sonic to "fake-out" his opponents, causing them to make hasty moves on which Sonic can capitalize on. When an opponent goes into their knock down animation, Sonic's superior punishment comes into play. By moving closer to the opponent then stopping just outside their range, Sonic has the edge. Because of his speed, if they roll towards Sonic, away from Sonic or use their getup attack, Sonic can grab them as they finish their move. Sonic is surprisingly easy to grab out of his attacks, because many of his moves launch him straight at opponents, only to have Sonic finish the move next to the opponent. | |||
Mastering | Mastering Sanic's running game is crucial to Sonic's ability to perform at higher levels, and is one of the factors that makes him so difficult to play competitively. Sonic users take advantage of a variety of dash or dash-related techniques that are seldom used by other characters. [[Dash-dancing]] is much less useful in ''Brawl'' than it was in ''[[Melee]]'', but it can be extremely useful for mindgames in Sonic's gameplay, such as by running in one direction and then quickly turning the other way around to bait an opponent or catch him/her off-guard. It is often regarded by Sonic players that it is better to run away from the opponent and run back than to use roll-dodges to avoid opponent. This allows the player to avoid damage, not be as easily punished, have more control over their actions, and be able to punish their opponent's attacks. Dash-dance pivots (consisting of [[fox-trotting]] away from the opponent, then quickly dash-dancing backwards) are particularly effective for this, as they can cause almost immediate turnarounds and then grabs can then be used to punish opponents. | ||
Sanic's matchups are difficult to define, as they vary greatly from player to player, possibly moreso than for any other character. Sonic players to this day find it difficult to agree on which matchups are Sonic's worst. Depending on the play-style of the Sonic, he can have a decent matchup against almost any character in the game, even at competitive levels. Because of his prowess for mindgaming and switching up tactics, as well as the inherent strengths and weaknesses to each style of play, some Sanic mains argue that Sanic has no truly disadvantageous matchups as a character, and that his matchups are much more heavily influenced by playstyle than his actual attributes. However, most Sanic mains will agree that he does not have many, if any, truly advantageous matchups. | |||
==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
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|game=SSBB | |game=SSBB | ||
|neutralcount=3 | |neutralcount=3 | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname= | ||
|neutral1dmg=2% | |neutral1dmg=2% | ||
|neutral2dmg=2% | |neutral2dmg=2% | ||
|neutral3dmg=3% | |neutral3dmg=3% | ||
|neutraldesc=Punches twice, followed by a side kick. The attack comes from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | |neutraldesc=Punches twice, followed by a side kick. Known as the PPK (Punch Punch Kick). The attack comes from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|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=Stands on both his hands and performs a horsekick that hits twice. The Horse Kick from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | |ftiltdesc=Stands on both his hands and performs a horsekick that hits twice. The Horse Kick from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=3% ( | |utiltdmg=3% (early), 4% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2) | ||
|utiltdesc=Kicks upwards twice, similar to Captain Falcon's up smash. The Skip Kick from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | |utiltdesc=Kicks upwards twice, similar to Captain Falcon's up smash. The Skip Kick from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=6% | |dtiltdmg=6% | ||
|dtiltdesc=Sweeps his foot along the ground, similar to the Leg Throw from ''Sonic the Fighters'' and the Foot Sweep attack from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006). If used repeatedly, it will slowly move Sonic forward. | |dtiltdesc=Sweeps his foot along the ground, similar to the Leg Throw from ''Sonic the Fighters'' and the Foot Sweep attack from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006). If used repeatedly, it will slowly move Sonic forward. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname= | ||
|dashdmg=6% (clean), 4% (late) | |dashdmg=6% (clean), 4% (late) | ||
|dashdesc=Curls into a ball to rush at any opponent in front of him. The attack is similar to the Spin Attack from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. | |dashdesc=Curls into a ball to rush at any opponent in front of him. The attack is similar to the Spin Attack from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname= | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}} | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}} | ||
|fsmashdesc=Winds up his fist, then throws a punch forwards. Can be angled up or down. The Wind-Up Punch from ''Sonic the Fighters''. One of his few KO moves. | |fsmashdesc=Winds up his fist, then throws a punch forwards. Can be angled up or down. The Wind-Up Punch from ''Sonic the Fighters''. One of his few KO moves. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|1}} (hits 2-7), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|3}} (hit 8) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|1}} (hits 2-7), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|3}} (hit 8) | ||
|usmashdesc=Jumps and curls up into a spiky ball, hitting multiple times. | |usmashdesc=Jumps and curls up into a spiky ball, hitting multiple times. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname= | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (early), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|7}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (late) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (early), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|7}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (late) | ||
|dsmashdesc=Spin dashes back and forth over a short distance. The Dizzy Spin from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | |dsmashdesc=Spin dashes back and forth over a short distance. The Dizzy Spin from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname= | ||
|nairdmg=11% (early), 8% (mid), 5% (late) | |nairdmg=11% (early), 8% (mid), 5% (late) | ||
|nairdesc=Curls up into a ball and moves in several circles. The Air Spin from ''Sonic the Fighters'' | |nairdesc=Curls up into a ball and moves in several circles. The Air Spin from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg=1-2% (hits 1-5), 4% (hit 6) | |fairdmg=1-2% (hits 1-5), 4% (hit 6) | ||
|fairdesc=Spins in a horizontal corkscrew, drilling with his head. The Emerald Dive from ''Sonic the Fighters'' | |fairdesc=Spins in a horizontal corkscrew, drilling with his head. The Emerald Dive from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg=13% (clean), 9% (late) | |bairdmg=13% (clean), 9% (late) | ||
|bairdesc=A backwards roundhouse kick. | |bairdesc=A backwards roundhouse kick. Sonic's best aerial finisher. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg=3% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2) | |uairdmg=3% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2) | ||
|uairdesc=An upwards scissors kick. The first hit deals | |uairdesc=An upwards scissors kick. The first hit deals no knockback which links onto the second hit. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=8% (clean), 7% (late) | |dairdmg=8% (clean), 7% (late) | ||
|dairdesc=Sonic stalls for a brief moment, then shoots downwards foot first. A [[stall-then-fall]] move | |dairdesc=Sonic stalls for a brief moment, then shoots downwards foot first. A [[stall-then-fall]] move. The attack resembles the Stomp Dive from ''Sonic the Fighters'' and the Sonic Rocket from ''Sonic Battle''. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc= | |grabdesc= | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=3% | |pummeldmg=3% | ||
|pummeldesc=Knees the opponent | |pummeldesc=Knees the opponent. | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname= | ||
|fthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 6% (throw) | |fthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 6% (throw) | ||
|fthrowdesc=Attacks the foe with a high kick. The attack resembles the Top Kick from ''Sonic Battle''. | |fthrowdesc=Attacks the foe with a high kick. The attack resembles the Top Kick from ''Sonic Battle''. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname= | ||
|bthrowdmg=8% | |bthrowdmg=8% | ||
|bthrowdesc=Does a back flip while spinning and then slams on the ground, sending the opponent backwards with decent knockback. | |bthrowdesc=Does a back flip while spinning and then slams on the ground, sending the opponent backwards with decent knockback. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname= | ||
|uthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 9% (throw) | |uthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 9% (throw) | ||
|uthrowdesc=Throws the opponent up and sharpens his spikes, which then prick the opponent. | |uthrowdesc=Throws the opponent up and sharpens his spikes, which then prick the opponent. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname= | ||
|dthrowdmg=1% (hits 1-3), 5% (throw) | |dthrowdmg=1% (hits 1-3), 5% (throw) | ||
|dthrowdesc=Pins the enemy down, then Spin Dashes into them. The Double Spin from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | |dthrowdesc=Pins the enemy down, then Spin Dashes into them. The Double Spin from ''Sonic the Fighters''. | ||
|floorfname= | |floorfname= | ||
|floorfdmg=6% | |floorfdmg=6% | ||
|floorfdesc=Does a spinball sweep | |floorfdesc=Does a spinball sweep. | ||
|floorbname= | |floorbname= | ||
|floorbdmg=6% | |floorbdmg=6% | ||
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|fsdesc=Transforms into Super Sonic, from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. The player can use the [[control stick]] or other movement buttons to make him fly in any direction they choose and ram into other foes. The transformation lasts for about 15 seconds. | |fsdesc=Transforms into Super Sonic, from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. The player can use the [[control stick]] or other movement buttons to make him fly in any direction they choose and ram into other foes. The transformation lasts for about 15 seconds. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
{{Appearance | {{Appearance | ||
|desc= | |desc=Sanic enters the stage in ball form from the foreground and gives a thumbs-up. | ||
|char=Sonic | |char=Sonic | ||
|game=SSBB}} | |game=SSBB}} | ||
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|char=Sonic | |char=Sonic | ||
|desc-up=Does a front flip, then crosses arms with his index finger pointing out while making a teasing clicking tune, which forms into one of his signature poses. | |desc-up=Does a front flip, then crosses arms with his index finger pointing out while making a teasing clicking tune, which forms into one of his signature poses. | ||
|desc-side=Does a figure-eight peelout dash, similar to the Super Peel Out technique from '' | |desc-side=Does a figure-eight peelout dash, similar to the Super Peel Out technique from ''Sanic Hegehog See Dee'', saying "You're too slow!" ({{ja|遅すぎだぜ!|Oso sugi da ze!}}, ''You're too slow!'') in a teasing manner. | ||
|desc-down=Says "C'mon, step it up!" while | |desc-down=Says "C'mon, step it up!" while breakdancing. In Japanese, he just says "Come on."}} | ||
===[[Idle pose]]s=== | ===[[Idle pose]]s=== | ||
{{Idle | {{Idle | ||
|desc-1=Looks at the camera while tapping his foot impatiently. This is a reference to his idle animation from the classic '' | |desc-1=Looks at the camera while tapping his foot impatiently. This is a reference to his idle animation from the classic ''Sanic Hegehog'' games for the Sega Genesis. | ||
|desc-2=Turns towards/away from the player, waving his finger in a patronizing manner while grinning. This is the same as the final part of his promotion video on the DOJO website before he takes off. This is similar to an animation he performs after clearing an Act or defeating a boss in '' | |desc-2=Turns towards/away from the player, waving his finger in a patronizing manner while grinning. This is the same as the final part of his promotion video on the DOJO website before he takes off. This is similar to an animation he performs after clearing an Act or defeating a boss in ''Sanic Hegehog 3''. | ||
|image-1=Sonic Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png | |image-1=Sonic Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png | ||
|image-2=SonicIdle.png}} | |image-2=SonicIdle.png}} | ||
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|pitch-us=Group chant | |pitch-us=Group chant | ||
|pitch-jp=Group chant}} | |pitch-jp=Group chant}} | ||
===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]=== | |||
{{SelectSound|char=Sonic|desc=The score tally from most ''Sonic'' games since ''Sonic the Hedgehog''.}} | |||
===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
{{Victory/SSBB | {{Victory/SSBB | ||
|victory-theme=SonicTheme.ogg | |victory-theme=SonicTheme.ogg | ||
|victory-desc=The "Mission Clear" theme from the 2006 | |victory-desc=The "Mission Clear" theme from the 2006 travesty ''[[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game)|Sanic the Hegehog]]''. This is the only victory theme in ''Brawl'' to be ripped straight from another game. | ||
|desc-1=He spins once and poses while holding the blue [[Chaos Emerald]] in his hand, and says "Too easy! Piece of cake!" {{ja|A piece of cake! 楽勝だぜ!|A piece of cake! Rakushō daze!}} (''A piece of cake! An easy win!'') | |desc-1=He spins once and poses while holding the blue [[Chaos Emerald]] in his hand, and says "Too easy! Piece of cake!" {{ja|A piece of cake! 楽勝だぜ!|A piece of cake! Rakushō daze!}} (''A piece of cake! An easy win!'') | ||
|desc-2=Runs off the screen, screeches back, and gives a thumbs-up, and says " | |desc-2=Runs off the screen, screeches back, and gives a thumbs-up, and says "Sanic's the name, speed's my game!" {{ja|モタモタしてると置いてくぜ!|Motamota shiteru to oite ku ze!}} (''Lag behind and get left behind!'') | ||
|desc-3=He break-dances and then does a pose with his fist, and says "Hey, we should do this again sometime!" {{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!'') | |desc-3=He break-dances and then does a pose with his fist, and says "Hey, we should do this again sometime!" {{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!'') | ||
|char=Sonic}} | |char=Sonic}} | ||
==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Matchups=== | |||
{{SSBBMatchupTable|sonic=yes|}} | |||
Sanic's matchup chart is not good. He loses to {{SSBB|Broken Knight}}. | |||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Sonic professionals (SSBB)]]'' | |||
:''See also: [[:Category:Sonic | |||
*{{Sm|6WX|USA}} - 3rd at Glitch 2 | *{{Sm|6WX|USA}} - 3rd at Glitch 2 | ||
*{{Sm|BAM|USA}} - Beat mikeHAZE, Rich Brown, and Falln | *{{Sm|BAM|USA}} - Beat mikeHAZE, Rich Brown, and Falln | ||
*{{Sm|Canpy|Japan}} - Best Sonic in Japan, placed 49th at [[Sun Rise Tournament]] | *{{Sm|Canpy|Japan}} - Best Sonic in Japan, placed 49th at [[Sun Rise Tournament]] | ||
*{{Sm|Espy|USA}} - Best Sonic in the World | *{{Sm|Espy|USA}} - Best Sonic in the World | ||
*{{Sm|K.I.D. Goggles|USA}} - Top Sonic player in New York | |||
*{{Sm|KC24|USA}} - Best Sonic in New England, placed 4th at GUTS 3 | |||
*{{Sm|Kuruado|Canada}} - Beat Captain L, Bladewise, and Alphicans, and ranked 4th in Alberta | |||
*{{Sm|Meekspeedy|Canada}} - Top Canadian Sonic main. 4th at GOML 2017 | *{{Sm|Meekspeedy|Canada}} - Top Canadian Sonic main. 4th at GOML 2017 | ||
*{{Sm|Pheonix|USA}} - 17th at Winter Game Fest VII | |||
*{{Sm|Speed|USA}} - 17th at KTAR 6 | |||
*{{Sm|StaticManny|USA}} - Placed top 64 at Apex 2014, beat DEHF | *{{Sm|StaticManny|USA}} - Placed top 64 at Apex 2014, beat DEHF | ||
*{{Sm|Tesh|USA}} - Beat ALSM, Illmatic, Denti, Xyro, Gnes, X, Razer, and Trela | *{{Sm|Tesh|USA}} - Beat ALSM, Illmatic, Denti, Xyro, Gnes, X, Razer, and Trela | ||
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*{{Sm|Wonf|Mexico}} - Best Mexican Sonic main | *{{Sm|Wonf|Mexico}} - Best Mexican Sonic main | ||
*{{Sm|X|USA}} - 6th at MLG Dallas | *{{Sm|X|USA}} - 6th at MLG Dallas | ||
*{{Sm|SuperGirlKels|Canada}} - Best female Sonic main | |||
*{{Sm|Zeno|USA}} - 25th at Winter Game Fest VII | |||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Sanic was never good. | |||
Around the beginning of ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[metagame]], Sanic was considered a low tier, non-viable character by many players due to his terrible KOing power, poor moveset (due to many of his attacks having rather small and/or poor hitboxes), and perceived "low [[priority]]." At that time, he was ranked as low as 33rd in the first tier list (September 2008). However, dedicated Sanic players started placing much more favorably in tournaments; this caused Sanic to jump up eight places on the third tier list (June 2009), which is currently the biggest tier list jump in the history of ''Brawl'', tied with {{SSBB|Olimar}} from the first to second lists. Despite Sanic dropping mildly after this rise, players such as {{Sm|Espy}} and {{Sm|X}} accomplished even better tournament results for Sanic, with them placing 5th and 6th respectively at [[MLG Dallas 2010]], the final [[MLG]] ''Brawl'' event. At Apex 2014, StaticManny placed 33rd with Sanic, having lost only to Mew2King's Meta Knight and Player 1's Diddy Kong, but not before defeating Larry Lurr's Falco, an incredible feat considering the match-up. Even after ''Brawl''{{'}}s decline in interest, Sanic still found decent results in majors, perhaps most notably {{Sm|Meekspeedy}} placing 9th and 4th at [[Get On My Level 2016]] and [[Get On My Level 2017]] respectively, {{Sm|6WX}} placing 3rd at [[Glitch 2]], and {{Sm|FRiSK}} taking 9th at [[CEO Dreamland]]. Sanic is currently ranked 22nd on the eighth tier list, as of April 2013. A few players still have a negative view of him, similar to {{SSBB|Ike}}, but he is currently a stable mid tier character. | |||
==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ||
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Sonic.png|thumb|250px| | [[File:SubspaceIntro-Sonic.png|thumb|250px|Sanic in The Subspace Emissary.]] | ||
Sanic does not appear in The Subspace Emissary until the final battle with Tabuu, but unlike the secret characters ({{SSBB|Wolf}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Toon Link}}), Sanic can be chosen to fight [[Tabuu]] after [[The Great Maze]]. | |||
When | When every fighter reaches Tabuu, he prepares his [[Off Waves]], which had already turned every character into a trophy once before. Just as he's about to release the attack, a blue blur rams into both of Tabuu's wings, shattering them. As the blue blur jumps up on a peak, he reveals himself to be Sonic. While he taunts, Tabuu's wings break apart, and then six fighters are selected to fight Tabuu in the final battle. | ||
It is commonly believed that | It is commonly believed that Sanic's minor role in the mode is due to the fact that he was added to ''Brawl'''s roster so late in development in 2007. | ||
===Exclusive [[sticker]]s=== | ===Exclusive [[sticker]]s=== | ||
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* '''Jet The Hawk''': [Leg] Attack +17 | * '''Jet The Hawk''': [Leg] Attack +17 | ||
* '''Knuckles The Echidna''': [Electric] Resistance +23 | * '''Knuckles The Echidna''': [Electric] Resistance +23 | ||
* '''Shadow The Hedgehog''': [Specials: Direct] Attack +20 | * '''Shadow The Hedgehog''': [Specials: Direct] Attack +20 | ||
* '''Silver The Hedgehog''': Launch Power +49 | * '''Silver The Hedgehog''': Launch Power +49 | ||
* '''Sonic The Hedgehog''': [Body, Spin] Attack +32 | * '''Sonic The Hedgehog''': [Body, Spin] Attack +32 | ||
* '''Super Sonic''': [Electric] Resistance +27 | * '''Super Sonic''': [Electric] Resistance +27 | ||
* '''Wave The Swallow''': [Arm] Attack +19 | * '''Wave The Swallow''': [Arm] Attack +19 | ||
==In | ==In [[Event Match]]es== | ||
=== | ===Solo Events=== | ||
*'''[[Event 30: Sonic Boom]]''': Sanic must defeat 15 other Sanics on the [[Green Hill Zone]] stage. | |||
*'''[[Event 39: All-Star Battle x2]]''': Sanic is one of the eight opponents fought in this event along with {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Lucario}}, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}}, {{SSBB|Snake}}, and {{SSBB|Wolf}}. | |||
*'''[[Event 41: The FINAL Final Battle]]''': The player must defeat Sanic along with Snake and a giant {{SSBB|Mario}} on {{SSBB|Final Destination}}. | |||
=== | ===Co-op Events=== | ||
*'''[[Co-Op Event 17: Sonic and Mario]]''': Sanic and Mario must defeat 3 other Sanics and 3 other Marios on the [[Green Hill Zone]] stage. | |||
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Two players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}. | |||
== | ==Trophies== | ||
Sonic's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Sonic. | |||
:'''Sanic Hegehog''' | |||
::''The world's fastest hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Generally speaking, he loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. Holding still is something he would never consider. He's got a bit of an attitude but can't pass by someone in trouble. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Soopa Sanic.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (1991)|console2=Wii|game2=Sonic and the Secret Rings}} | |||
:'''Soopa Sanic''' | |||
::''Sanic's Final Smash. The Chaos Emeralds give energy to all living things, and Sanic's gathered all seven of them, then used their power to transform into Super Sanic. His abilities in this form far surpass his normal ones, and he's even able to fly. He uses a lot of energy in this form, so he can only remain in it for a short time.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2|console2=Wii|game2=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}} | |||
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Sonic | Sonic the Hedgehog - Brawl Trophy.png|Classic Mode trophy | ||
Sonic | Super Sonic - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Super Sonic]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Sonic|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Sonic|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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|{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Red}} | |{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Red}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Sonic dashes so fast that, when wearing a [[Bunny Hood]], he can outrace both the [[Big Blue]] track and the water slope on [[Distant Planet]] to the point of [[self-destruct]]ing. Also, if Sonic has a Bunny Hood, [[Superspicy Curry]] and | *Sonic dashes so fast that, when wearing a [[Bunny Hood]], he can outrace both the [[Big Blue]] track and the water slope on [[Distant Planet]] to the point of [[self-destruct]]ing. Also, if Sonic has a Bunny Hood, [[Superspicy Curry]], and two [[Super Mushroom]]s, he can even outrun the iceberg on [[Summit]]. | ||
**He is also the | **He is also the first newcomer that able to run faster than {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}. | ||
*Along with {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{SSBB|Sheik}} and {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, Sonic is one of the only characters to not be seen in trophy form during The Subspace Emissary, due to his late appearance. | *Along with {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{SSBB|Sheik}} and {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, Sonic is one of the only characters to not be seen in trophy form during The Subspace Emissary, due to his late appearance. Coincidentally, all four of these characters' names begin with the letter 'S' and they all have some form of a blue-colored default palette. | ||
**Sonic is the only one of the four who is not part of a transformation gimmick | **Of these characters, Sonic is the only one whose default palette is considered by the game to be truly blue, since unlike the others, he can use it for team colors. | ||
**Additionally, he, out of the four, is the only one who is not part of a transformation gimmick. | |||
*In the video game convention E for All, Sonic was the only unlockable character to be playable in the demo. | *In the video game convention E for All, Sonic was the only unlockable character to be playable in the demo. | ||
*Sonic is the only unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' who has four, rather than three, unlock methods. | *Sonic is the only unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' who has four, rather than three, unlock methods. | ||
*Sonic and Zero Suit Samus are the only characters not fought in any form in The Subspace Emissary. | *Sonic and Zero Suit Samus are the only characters not fought in any form in The Subspace Emissary. | ||
*Sonic is the only non-{{uv|Pokémon}} character to have less than six palette swaps. | *Sonic is the only non-{{uv|Pokémon}} character to have less than six palette swaps. | ||
*Sonic is the first character to have his [[victory theme]] ripped directly from a non-''Smash'' game. He would later be joined by {{SSBU|Joker | *Sonic is the first character to have his [[victory theme]] ripped directly from a non-''Smash'' game. He would later be joined by {{SSBU|Joker}} in ''Ultimate''. | ||
*This is | **Coincidentally, both are Sega representatives. | ||
*This is Sonic’s only playable appearance in the series where he does not have Spanish, French, German, or Italian voice acting. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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{{Sonic universe}} | {{Sonic universe}} | ||
[[Category:Sonic (SSBB)| ]] | [[Category:Sonic (SSBB)| ]] | ||
[[Category:Third | [[Category:Third party characters]] | ||
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]] | [[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]] | ||
[[Category:Sega]] | [[Category:Sega]] | ||
[[es:Sonic (SSBU)]] | [[es:Sonic (SSBU)]] |