Editing Sonic the Hedgehog

:''For fighter info, see [[Sonic (SSBB)]], [[Sonic (SSB4)]], and [[Sonic (SSBU)]].''

:''For the universe, see [[Sonic (universe)]].''

|name = Sonic the Hedgehog

|image = [[File:TSR Sonic.png|250px]]

|caption = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Official artwork of Sonic the Hedgehog for ''{{s|wikipedia|Team Sonic Racing}}''.

|universe = {{uv|Sonic}}

|firstgame = ''{{s|wikipedia|Rad Mobile}}'' (1991, cameo)<br>''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog|1991 video game}}'' (1991)

|age = 15

|games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''  

|console = Arcade (cameo)<br>Sega Genesis

|species = Hedgehog <!--Do not insert Mobian here. For non-canon Sonic continuities such as the Sonic Archie Comics and Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, yes, for the canon video games themselves, no.-->

|gender = Male

|homeworld = Earth <!--Do not insert Mobius here. The same reason goes with what was previously mentioned.-->

|publisher = Sega of Japan

|creator = Naoto Ōshima<br>Yuji Naka<br>Hirokazu Yasuhara

|artist = Naoto Ōshima (''Sonic the Hedgehog'')<br>Akira Watanabe (Classic artwork)<br>Yuji Uekawa (Modern artwork)

|englishactor = Jason Griffith (''Brawl'')<br>Roger Craig Smith (''SSB4''/''Ultimate'')

|japanactor = Jun'ichi Kanemaru

|franceactor = Alexandre Gillet

|germanactor = Marc Stachel

|spainactor = Jonatan Lopez

|interwiki = wikipedia

Sonic made his ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' debut in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', in which he and [[Solid Snake]] gained the distinction as the first third-party characters to appear in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Sonic has since reappeared as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

==Character description==

The self-described "fastest thing alive", Sonic is confident, quick-witted, carefree, virtuous, and adventurous to the point that he hates being constrained, yet he can also be impulsive, hot-headed, snarky and cocky. As a result of his love for freedom, Sonic always campaigns to stop subjugation of any kind, most notably the plots concocted by his arch-nemesis, Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik.

Sonic gathers golden rings for energy, and when he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he can transform into [[Super Sonic]], which grants him flight and invincibility so long as he has a sufficient number of rings. Initially, early Western profiles sometimes portrayed Sonic as being from the fictional planet Mobius. However, Japanese profiles (which Western territories would follow starting with ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Adventure}}'') and Yuji Naka, the former head of Sonic Team, have since stated that his birthplace is {{s|wikipedia|Kiritimati}} (also known as Christmas Island), one of the numerous atolls that comprise the real world sovereign state of {{s|wikipedia|Kiribati}}.<ref>{{Cite book |author= |title=Страна игр 317 |language=Russian |publisher=GameLand |page=84 |chapter= |date=2011}}</ref>

Although Sega and Nintendo were hardware and software rivals at the release of the [[Nintendo GameCube]], then-head of Sonic Team Yuji Naka claimed that it was [[:File:YujiNakaInterview.jpg|possible to include Sonic in]] ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. However, time constraints apparently caused these plans to fall through. It would later be revealed that both Shigeru Miyamoto and Masahiro Sakurai would have approved the idea of adding Sonic to ''Melee''.<ref>[http://www.gamnesia.com/news/miyamoto-liked-the-idea-of-sonic-in-smash-bros.-way-back-in-2001#.VXzn9flVhBc Miyamoto Liked the Idea of Sonic in Smash Bros. Way Back in 2001]</ref>

[[List of rumors#Unlocking Sonic and Tails|An infamous hoax claimed that Sonic and Tails were unlockable in ''Melee'']]. Despite having been proven as false, the hoax became well-known in both the ''Super Smash Bros.'' community and the wider world of gaming.

Sonic is a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', and was confirmed on October 9th, 2007. Fittingly, he has the fastest [[dash]]ing speed in the game, and is one of the overall fastest characters in the game. Although he uses his design from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006), his moveset is largely based on attacks from a number of games within his home series.

Sonic's [[Final Smash]], [[Super Sonic]], functions almost identically like in his home series: he is rendered invincible and can fly, yet his transformation only lasts for a fairly short amount of time. Sonic also appears very late in ''Brawl''{{'}}s Adventure Mode, [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], in which he plays a pivotal role in the defeat of the [[Subspace Army]]'s leader, [[Tabuu]], during the final battle.

Sonic possesses amazing frame data and movement options alongside an effective combo game, which enable him to rack up damage very reliably. However, his strengths are almost completely offset by his severely unimpressive KO potential and most of his moveset generally having minimal utility. Despite his flaws, Sonic has managed to achieve decent tournament results, even at the national level. As a result, he is currently ranked 22nd out of 38 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the D tier.

[[File:Sonic the Hedgehog - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|Sonic trophy in ''Brawl''.]]

;Sonic

''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 Super Sonic.'' {{Trophy games|game1=SONIC THE HEDGEHOG|console2=Wii|game2=Sonic and the Secret Rings}}

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Sonic reappears as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', with his return being confirmed during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on October 1st, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8khWAH13fg Nintendo Direct 10.1.2013]</ref> Unlike in ''Brawl'', his design is now based on his appearance as of ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Unleashed}}''. This is further reflected by him now being voiced by Roger Craig Smith, who succeeded Jason Griffith in 2010. On a related note, Sonic is now fully voiced in Spanish, French, Italian, and German.

Sonic has been heavily buffed in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4''. Sonic's previously abysmal KO potential has improved significantly, and a number of his moves have improved utility. Outside of this, Sonic's outstanding speed and mobility have improved even further, thanks to his air and fast falling speeds becoming noticeably faster. Although Sonic's recovery was slightly weakened and some of his moves, particularly his KOing options, had their [[lag]] increased, these nerfs are largely outweighed by his aforementioned buffs.

Thanks to his improvements and consistent tournament success at all levels of play, Sonic is currently ranked 7th out of 55. This places him in the A tier, which ties him with {{SSB4|Fox}} and renders him as a top-tier character.

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:{{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.)''

 

;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!''

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[[File:Sonic SSBU.png|thumb|right|Sonic, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]

Sonic reappears as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with his return being confirmed during Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation on June 12.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch]</ref> Unlike in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', he has reverted to being an unlockable character.

Sonic retains his Final Smash, Super Sonic, but its function has been altered: while it still launches foes on contact, Sonic's speed is rapidly increased to the point where he automatically moves horizontally across the screen, so only his vertical position can be controlled. Sonic can potentially be the first character unlocked in the game as the first character in {{SSBU|Mario}}'s character unlock tree.  

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Sonic Fighter Spirit.png|775. '''''Sonic the Hedgehog'''''

*Sonic has appeared in more ''Super Smash Bros.'' games than any other third-party character and is the first third-party [[veteran]].

*Sonic is the only third-party character to undergo a redesign between games. He uses his ''Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)'' design in ''Brawl'', and has used his design as of ''Sonic Unleashed'' in both ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate''.

*Despite not being able to swim in his home series, Sonic [[swimming|can do so]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. However, to reflect his adverse mobility in water in his home series, he is one of the slowest swimmers in the series because of his very frantic swimming style. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', this trait is further accentuated, as Sonic receives damage while swimming.

*Sonic is the only playable character whose console of origin is the Sega Genesis.

*Sonic has appeared alongside some Nintendo characters and every playable third-party character (except for [[Simon Belmont]] and [[Richter Belmont]]) outside of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series:

**He appeared alongside [[Mario]] and every other character from the {{uv|Mario}} and ''Mario''-related universes (except for [[Piranha Plant]] and [[King K. Rool]]) in the [[mariowiki:Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]].

**He appeared alongside [[Yoshi]] and [[Link]] in DLC levels for ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Lost World}}''.

**He and [[Mega Man]] were the stars of two crossover mini-series in the Archie Comics, the second of which also featured appearances from [[Ryu]] and [[Ken]].

**He appeared alongside [[Pac-Man]], [[Ryu]], [[Ken]] and [[Bowser]] in the movie ''{{s|wikipedia|Wreck-It Ralph}}''. While Mario and Snake did not appear, the [[Super Mushroom]] and the "!" alert icon from {{uv|Metal Gear}} (accompanied by its signature sound effect) did make cameos in the movie. The former was also mentioned, and originally planned to be in the movie.

***Sonic also stars alongside Ryu and Pac-Man in the sequel ''{{s|wikipedia|Ralph Breaks the Internet}}''.

**He and [[Bayonetta]] are downloadable guest characters in the Japan-only game ''Samurai & Dragons''.

**He, Ryu, and Snake have costumes based on their designs in ''{{s|wikipedia|LittleBigPlanet}}''.

**He, Ryu, Snake, and [[Cloud]] have costumes based on their designs in ''{{s|wikipedia|LittleBigPlanet 2}}''.

**In a special event in 2018, Pac-Man was announced as a playable guest character in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Dash}}'', with Sonic simultaneously making a guest appearance in the mobile port of ''{{b|Pac-Man|game}}'', complete with his own exclusive level.

**Sonic and Ryu both appeared in the film ''[[wikipedia:Ready Player One (film)|Ready Player One]]''.

**A custom character outfit for [[Joker]] appeared in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Forces}}'' as DLC (alongside other SEGA characters).

*Sonic is the only playable character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series to have appeared in an EC-rated game.

*Sonic is the only SEGA character whose franchise is mostly E-E10+ rated, and who does not use a gun in his moveset.

*Sonic and [[Kirby]] are the only playable characters to make a cameo in a game released before the proper debuts of their respective series.

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