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==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
Players can unlock Sonic by doing one of the methods listed below. With the exception of the fourth method, Sonic must then be defeated on [[Green Hill Zone]].
Complete one of the following:
*Play 300 [[VS. match]]es to completion. If Sonic is skipped for fighters with higher VS. match quotas, he will not be accessible until those other fighters are unlocked.
*Play 300 [[VS. match]]es.
*Complete {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with 10 different characters. If the player fails to defeat Sonic, they can re-fight him by completing Classic Mode again. If this method is used and {{SSBB|Ganondorf}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSBB|Luigi}}, and/or {{SSBB|Marth}} have not been unlocked yet, then none of them can appear through Classic Mode until Sonic is unlocked.
*Complete {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with 10 different characters.
*Play 10 hours of VS. matches. The time is reduced by the number of human players in said matches; 1 player requires 10 total hours, 2 players require 5 total hours, 3 players require 3 hours and 20 minutes, and 4 players require 2 hours and 30 minutes. The time can be further reduced by playing Special Brawl with Speed set to Fast. If the player fails to defeat Sonic, they can re-fight him by playing another VS. match to completion.
*Play 10 hours of VS. matches.
*Have Sonic join the player's party in [[The Subspace Emissary]] by completing [[The Great Maze]].
*Have Sonic join the player's party in [[The Subspace Emissary]] ([[The Great Maze]]).


Note: both the [[Shadow the Hedgehog]] assist trophy and the [[Green Hill Zone]] stage will also be unlocked alongside Sonic.
With the exception of the fourth method, Sonic must then be defeated on [[Green Hill Zone]].


==Attributes==
==Attributes==
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==Moveset==
==Moveset==
''For a gallery of Sonic's hitboxes, see [[Sonic (SSBB)/Hitboxes|here]].''
{{MovesetTable
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBB
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|uairdmg=3% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|uairdmg=3% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|uairdesc=An upwards scissors kick. The first hit deals low knockback which links onto the second hit. The move is not super reliable but it does have a very generous auto-cancel window, which can make it completely safe on shield.
|uairdesc=An upwards scissors kick. The first hit deals low knockback which links onto the second hit. The move is not super reliable but it does have a very generous auto-cancel window, which can make it completely safe on shield.
|dairname=Shooting Star Kick ({{ja|流星キック|Ryūsei Kikku}}, ''Meteor Kick'')
|dairname=Shooting Star Kick ({{ja|流星キック|Ryūsei Kikku}})
|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 with a very generous late auto-cancel window and very low ending lag, making it surprisingly safe for a stall then fall. It is not very strong however. The attack works like the Stomp Dive from ''Sonic the Fighters'', but resembles the Sonic Rocket from ''Sonic Battle''.
|dairdesc=Sonic stalls for a brief moment, then shoots downwards foot first. A [[stall-then-fall]] move with a very generous late auto-cancel window and very low ending lag, making it surprisingly safe for a stall then fall. It is not very strong however. The attack works like the Stomp Dive from ''Sonic the Fighters'', but resembles the Sonic Rocket from ''Sonic Battle''.
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|djump      = ?
|djump      = ?
|rdjump    = ?
|rdjump    = ?
|ellag      = 3
|rellag    = 1-29
}}
}}


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===[[Crowd cheer]]===
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{| class="wikitable"
{{Crowd
|-
|char=Sonic
!{{{name|}}}
|game=Brawl
!Cheer (English)
|desc-us=Go Go So-nic!
!Cheer (Japanese)
|desc-jp=Go Go So-nic!
!Cheer (German)
|pitch-us=Group chant
!Cheer (Korean)
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Sonic Cheer English SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Sonic Cheer Japanese SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Sonic Cheer German SSBB.ogg|center]]||rowspan="4"|[[File:Sonic Cheer Korean SSBB.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Go - Go - So - nic! || Go - Go - So - nic! || Hey! ho! So - nic!
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (French)
!Cheer (Italian)
!Cheer (Spanish)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Sonic Cheer French SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Sonic Cheer Italian SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Sonic Cheer Spanish SSBB.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Allez So - nic ! || Soooooo - nic! || Ese Sonic, ese Sonic! Eh! - Eh! || Go gooo -- Sonic!
|}


===[[Victory pose]]s===
===[[Victory pose]]s===
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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Most historically significant players===
===Notable players===
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:''See also: [[:Category:Sonic players (SSBB)]]''
:''See also: [[:Category:Sonic players (SSBB)]]''
*{{Sm|Canpy|Japan}} - Widely considered the best Sonic player in Japan. While it is unknown how much he regularly competed, he placed 49th at the supermajor {{Trn|Sun Rise Tournament}}, the only documented case of a Sonic player placing top 64 at a major/supermajor outside of North America.
*{{Sm|6WX|USA}} - 3rd at Glitch 2
*{{Sm|Espy|USA}} - The best Sonic player of all-time. He placed 5th at {{Trn|MLG Dallas 2010}} with victories over {{Sm|Tyrant}} and {{Sm|Rich Brown}}, which is considered the best Sonic performance in the history of ''Brawl''. Outside of MLG Dallas, he notably placed 13th at {{Trn|WHOBO 2}} and 17th at {{Trn|WHOBO 3}}, and would commonly place top 8 in mid/low tier ''Brawl'' brackets. In 2014, he would retire from competition after a 9th place finish at {{Trn|WHOBO MLG}} and switched to ''Smash 4'' shortly after the game's release, but still managed to rank 65th on the [[2014 SSBBRank]], which was the highest ranking of a Sonic player during the peak of ''Brawl''.
*{{Sm|BAM|USA}} - Beat mikeHAZE, Rich Brown, and Falln
*{{Sm|Meekspeedy|Canada}} - The top Canadian Sonic player and was relatively active through most of ''Brawl''{{'}}s lifespan. While mainly competed locally during ''Brawl''{{'}}s prime, he also placed 7th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2014}} and 49th at {{Trn|Apex 2014}}, and placed 78th on the [[2014 SSBBRank]]. In the post-''Smash 4'' era, he became the best Sonic player of the metagame, ranking 18th on the [[2016-2017 SSBBRank]] due to his 4th place finish at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2017}} and 13th place finish at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}}. After 2017, he became less active and hasn't competed in a tournament since 2019.
*{{Sm|Canpy|Japan}} - Best Sonic in Japan, placed 49th at [[Sun Rise Tournament]]
*{{Sm|StaticManny|USA}} - While more known for his performances as a {{SSB4|Sonic}} player in ''Smash 4''. He notably competed in ''Brawl'' tournaments during the 2014 season and garnered some notable results at majors, including 17th at {{Trn|SKTAR 3}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Apex 2014}}, defeating {{Sm|Larry Lurr}} at the latter tournament. His Apex run allowed him to place 68th on the [[2014 SSBBRank]], being a few spots below {{Sm|Espy}} and outplacing {{Sm|X}} on the ranking.
*{{Sm|Espy|USA}} - Best Sonic in the World
*{{Sm|X|USA}} - The second best Sonic player of all-time. While not as active as Espy, he boasted similar peaks when he was most active, placing 5th at {{Trn|Winter Game Fest VI}} and 6th at {{Trn|MLG Dallas 2010}} defeating {{Sm|Lee Martin}}. While he saw a decline in performance and activity after MLG Dallas, he continued to place top 64 at majors such as {{Trn|Apex 2014}} and was ranked 72nd on the [[2014 SSBBRank]].
*{{Sm|Meekspeedy|Canada}} - Top Canadian Sonic main. 4th at GOML 2017
*{{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|True Blue|USA}} - Best Sonic in Florida
*{{Sm|Wonf|Mexico}} - Best Mexican Sonic main
*{{Sm|X|USA}} - 6th at MLG Dallas


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
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While Sonic would drop mildly to 25th and 24th on the fourth (February 2010) and fifth tier lists (September 2010) respectively, near the end of 2010 Sonic players would achieve their best performance yet, with {{Sm|Espy}} and {{Sm|X}} placing 5th and 6th respectively at [[MLG Dallas 2010]], the final [[MLG]] ''Brawl'' event. Besides being the best placings Sonic achieved at a ''Brawl'' major, it was one of the best performances of any player using a mid-tier tier character in ''Brawl''{{'}}s history. As a result of these performances and other solid results, Sonic would rise to 22nd in solid mid tier on the sixth tier list (July 2011), where Sonic would remain for the rest of ''Brawl''{{'}}s competitive life. The placings at MLG Dallas would prove to be an anomaly, as no Sonic player would ever again come close to top 8 at a ''Brawl'' major (other than X playing 5th at [[Winter Game Fest VI]]), with Sonic's aforementioned flaws keeping him from being truly viable at a top level, though a Sonic player or two making it into the top 64 at large majors and top 32 at smaller majors would remain a common sight for the rest of ''Brawl''{{'}}s competitive life.
While Sonic would drop mildly to 25th and 24th on the fourth (February 2010) and fifth tier lists (September 2010) respectively, near the end of 2010 Sonic players would achieve their best performance yet, with {{Sm|Espy}} and {{Sm|X}} placing 5th and 6th respectively at [[MLG Dallas 2010]], the final [[MLG]] ''Brawl'' event. Besides being the best placings Sonic achieved at a ''Brawl'' major, it was one of the best performances of any player using a mid-tier tier character in ''Brawl''{{'}}s history. As a result of these performances and other solid results, Sonic would rise to 22nd in solid mid tier on the sixth tier list (July 2011), where Sonic would remain for the rest of ''Brawl''{{'}}s competitive life. The placings at MLG Dallas would prove to be an anomaly, as no Sonic player would ever again come close to top 8 at a ''Brawl'' major (other than X playing 5th at [[Winter Game Fest VI]]), with Sonic's aforementioned flaws keeping him from being truly viable at a top level, though a Sonic player or two making it into the top 64 at large majors and top 32 at smaller majors would remain a common sight for the rest of ''Brawl''{{'}}s competitive life.
==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Sonic.png|thumb|250px|Sonic in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
Sonic does not appear in The Subspace Emissary until the final battle with [[Tabuu]], but unlike the secret characters ({{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}} and {{SSBB|Wolf}}), Sonic can be chosen to fight Tabuu after [[The Great Maze]].
When the fighters reach Tabuu, he prepares his [[Off Waves]], which had already reduced most of them to trophy forms when they first opposed him. Just as he is 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, it reveals itself to be Sonic. While he taunts, Tabuu's wings break apart as the fighters make their final stand against the villain.
It is commonly believed that Sonic'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===
* '''Amy Rose''': [Leg] Attack +14
* '''Classic Sonic JP Ver.''': [Arm] Attack +21
* '''Classic Sonic US Ver.''': [Throwing] Attack +20
* '''Dr. Eggman''': Launch Resistance +39
* '''Espio The Chameleon''': [Body, Spin] Attack +12
* '''Jet The Hawk''': [Leg] Attack +17
* '''Knuckles The Echidna''': [Electric] Resistance +23
* '''Shadow The Hedgehog''': [Specials: Direct] Attack +20
* '''Silver The Hedgehog''': Launch Power +49
* '''Sonic The Hedgehog''': [Body, Spin] Attack +32
* '''Super Sonic''': [Electric] Resistance +27
* '''Wave The Swallow''': [Arm] Attack +19


==In Solo Modes==
==In Solo Modes==
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*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Two players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}.
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Two players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}.


===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Congratulations Screens]]===
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Ending Images]]===
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==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Sonic.png|thumb|250px|Sonic in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
Sonic does not appear in The Subspace Emissary until the final battle with [[Tabuu]], but unlike the secret characters ({{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}} and {{SSBB|Wolf}}), Sonic can be chosen to fight Tabuu after [[The Great Maze]].
When the fighters reach Tabuu, he prepares his [[Off Waves]], which had already reduced most of them to trophy forms when they first opposed him. Just as he is 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, it reveals itself to be Sonic. While he taunts, Tabuu's wings break apart as the fighters make their final stand against the villain.
It is commonly believed that Sonic'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===
The following stickers can only be used by Sonic:
* '''Amy Rose''': [Leg] Attack +14
* '''Classic Sonic JP Ver.''': [Arm] Attack +21
* '''Classic Sonic US Ver.''': [Throwing] Attack +20
* '''Dr. Eggman''': Launch Resistance +39
* '''Espio The Chameleon''': [Body, Spin] Attack +12
* '''Jet The Hawk''': [Leg] Attack +17
* '''Knuckles The Echidna''': [Electric] Resistance +23
* '''Shadow The Hedgehog''': [Specials: Direct] Attack +20
* '''Silver The Hedgehog''': Launch Power +49
* '''Sonic The Hedgehog''': [Body, Spin] Attack +32
* '''Super Sonic''': [Electric] Resistance +27
* '''Wave The Swallow''': [Arm] Attack +19


==[[Trophies]]==
==[[Trophies]]==
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{{Trophy/Fighter
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Sonic The Hedgehog
|name=Sonic the Hedgehog
|image=Sonic the Hedgehog - Brawl Trophy.png
|image=Sonic the Hedgehog - Brawl Trophy.png
|mode=Classic
|mode=Classic
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|{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Red}}
|{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Red}}
|}
|}
==[[List of Super Smash Bros. Brawl trailers#Sonic Reveal Trailer|Reveal trailer]]==
{{#widget:YouTube|id=8PgxEQuFp2c}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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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 a pair of [[Super Mushroom]]s, he can even outrun the iceberg on [[Summit]].
*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 only character that has faster dash speed than {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} without any moves, as [[Wario-Man]] is a Final Smash.
**He is also the only character that has faster dash speed than {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} without any moves, as [[Wario-Man]] is a Final Smash.
*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 wear blue by default
**Sonic is the only one of the four who is not part of a transformation gimmick, making Sonic the only standalone character who is not seen as a trophy and the only one who can use his default costume in team battles.
**Sonic is the only one of the four who is not part of a transformation gimmick, making Sonic the only standalone character who is not seen as a trophy and the only one who can use his default costume in team battles.
*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.
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*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}}, {{SSBU|Steve}} and {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} in ''Ultimate''.
*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}}, {{SSBU|Steve}}, and {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} in ''Ultimate''.
*This is Sonic's only playable appearance in the series where he does not have Spanish, French, German or Italian voice acting.
*This is Sonic's only playable appearance in the series where he does not have Spanish, French, German, or Italian voice acting.
*Sonic and {{SSBB|Snake}}'s fighter [[trophies]] are the only ones in ''Brawl'' to use the fighters' full names as the titles (Sonic the Hedgehog and Solid Snake respectively).


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