Editing Sonic the Hedgehog

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|name         = Sonic the Hedgehog

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

|caption     = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px]]

Official artwork of Sonic the Hedgehog for ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Lost World}}''.

|universe     = ''{{uv|Sonic}}''

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

|age          = 15

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

|lastappearance=''{{s|wikipedia|Lego Dimensions}}'' (2016)

|console     = Arcade,<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 themeselves, 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       = '''Video games'''<br/>Naoto Ōshima (''Sonic the Hedgehog'')<br/>'''Artwork'''<br/>Akira Wantabe (''Sonic the Hedgehog'')<br/>Yuji Uekawa (''Sonic Adventure'')

|englishactor   = Jason Griffith ([[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|''Brawl'']]) <br/>Roger Craig Smith ([[Super Smash Bros. 4|''SSB4'']])

|japanactor  = Jun'ichi Kanemaru

|franceactor  = Alexandre Gillet

|spainactor = Jonatan Lopez

|interwiki     = wikipedia

Sonic is a male, 15 year-old, anthropomorphic hedgehog. He has spiky blue hair, green eyes, and red and white running shoes with gold buckles. He is only one meter (3ft, 3in) tall, though his height is noticeably increased for his appearances in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. As his name suggests, he is capable of running at supersonic speeds. The self-described "coolest, blue hedgehog alive," he has a bit of an attitude and is impatient, but cannot resist helping someone in need. He values freedom above all else and constantly campaigns to free animals imprisoned by the evil Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik. Generally speaking, Sonic loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. He gathers golden rings for energy, and when he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he becomes [[Super Sonic]], with yellow fur and red eyes, capable of flight. Most of the time, every challenge he faces seems enjoyable to him; another chance to get moving. However, he does take time to relax once in a while. Early Western profiles sometimes portrayed Sonic as being from the fictional planet Mobius, while Japanese profiles (which Western territories would follow starting in 1999 with ''Sonic Adventure'') state that his birthplace is {{s|wikipedia|Christmas Island}}, a real world dependent territory of {{s|wikipedia|Australia}}.

Although Sega and Nintendo were hardware and software rivals at the release of the [[Nintendo GameCube]], Sonic's creator Yuji Naka claimed that there existed [[:File:YujiNakaInterview.jpg|a possibility of including Sonic in ''Melee'']]. However, time constraints apparently caused these plans to fall through. It would later be revealed that both Shigeru Miyamoto and Masahiro Sakurai [http://www.gamnesia.com/news/miyamoto-liked-the-idea-of-sonic-in-smash-bros.-way-back-in-2001#.VXzn9flVhBc would have been fine with the idea] of Sonic in ''Melee''.

While unofficial, [[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 remains well-known in both the ''Super Smash Bros.'' community and the wider world of gaming.

:''Main article: [[Sonic (SSBB)]]''

[[File:Sonic SSBB.jpg|thumb|Sonic, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]

Sonic is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'' and was confirmed on October 9th, 2007. He is the fastest character in the game, with attacks based largely on his earlier platforming games. His appearance is based on the "modern" Sonic appearance which debuted in ''Sonic Adventure''. Sonic's [[Final Smash]], [[Super Sonic]], is a very powerful transformation that allows him to fly around the stage at incredible speed. Sonic also appears very late in the game's story mode, helping to defeat [[Tabuu]] in the final battle.

Sonic is ranked 22nd on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the D tier. This is due to his severely unimpressive KO potential almost completely offsetting his amazing frame data and movement options.

[[File:Sonic the Hedgehog - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|120px|Sonic trophy in ''Brawl.'']]

''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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==In ''Super Smash Bros. 4''==

:''Main article: [[Sonic (SSB4)]]

[[File:Sonic SSB4.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Sonic in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]

Sonic's return to the series was confirmed during the [[Nintendo Direct]] of October 1st, 2013. In addition to a slightly updated design, Sonic is now voiced by Roger Craig Smith, who succeeded Jason Griffith in 2010. Sonic also holds the distinction of being the first and currently only third-party character to be a [[veteran]].

Sonic has been heavily buffed in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. In addition to retaining his outstanding speed and mobility, Sonic's previously abysmal KO power has improved significantly and his combo game has been improved. While he received nerfs to his recovery and increased [[lag]] on some moves, the noticeable improvements to his KO potential have resulted in his viability improving compared to ''Brawl''. This has been reflected with strong representation and great results in tournaments.

As a result of his improvements and competitive success, Sonic is tied by his unofficial rival Mario ranked 5th/6th place out of 58, placing him at the top of the A tier.

:{{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.)''

:{{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!''

SonicTheHedgehogTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)

SonicTheHedgehogTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)

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*Sonic is the only third-party character to be playable in more than one ''Super Smash Bros.'' game.

*Despite not being able to swim in his own games, Sonic is capable of [[swimming]] 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 games due to his swimming style being considerably more frantic than others.

**Ironically, real world hedgehogs can swim, but have difficulty getting out of water.

*Sonic has appeared alongside some Nintendo characters and every third-party character outside of the game in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'':

**He appeared alongside [[Mario]] and other characters from the ''{{uv|Mario}}'' universe 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 an appearance from [[Ryu]].

**He appeared alongside [[Pac-Man]] and Ryu in the movie ''{{s|wikipedia|Wreck-It Ralph}}''.

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

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

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

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