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{{Infobox Character General | {{Infobox Character General | ||
|name = Miles "Tails" Prower | |name = Miles "Tails" Prower | ||
|image = [[File: | |image = [[File:Tails.png|250px]] | ||
|caption = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Official artwork of Tails | |caption = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Tails from ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Forces}}''. | ||
|universe = {{uv|Sonic}} | |universe = {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} | ||
|games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|firstgame = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | |firstgame = [[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit video game)|''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (Master System)]] (1992, technical debut)<br>''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 2}}'' (1992, proper debut) | ||
|lastappearance = '' | |lastappearance = ''[[wikipedia:Shadow Generations|Sonic X Shadow Generations]]'' (2024) | ||
|console = | |||
|console = Master System (technical debut)<br>Sega Genesis (proper debut) | |||
|species = Fox | |species = Fox | ||
|gender = Male | |gender = Male | ||
|placeoforigin= West Side Island | |||
|artist = Yasushi Yamaguchi | |artist = Yasushi Yamaguchi | ||
|interwiki = wikipedia | |interwiki = wikipedia | ||
|interwikiname = Wikipedia | |interwikiname = Wikipedia | ||
|interwikipage = Tails ( | |interwikipage = Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Miles Prower''' ({{ja|マイルス・パウアー|Mairusu Pauā}}, ''Miles Prower''), better known by his nickname '''Tails''' ({{ja|テイルス|Teirusu}}, ''Tails''), is | '''Miles Prower''' ({{ja|マイルス・パウアー|Mairusu Pauā}}, ''Miles Prower''), better known by his nickname, '''Tails''' ({{ja|テイルス|Teirusu}}, ''Tails''), is the deuteragonist of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Tails first appeared in the 8-bit version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear, and | Tails first appeared in the 8-bit version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear, in which he has been kidnapped by {{iw|wikipedia|Doctor Eggman}} and must be rescued by Sonic. He made his proper playable debut in the 16-bit version and has since become the franchise's deuteragonist. He is Sonic's most trusted sidekick and has the ability to fly with his two tails, hence his nickname. Despite his young age, he is a mechanical genius, matching smarts with Eggman himself, having created various revisions and remodels to the Tornado, a plane originally made by Sonic. He looks up to Sonic as a brother figure and has appeared in many games, including three of his own: ''Tails Adventure'', an exploration-based platformer with RPG elements and a slow-paced style of gameplay compared to the majority of the ''Sonic'' franchise; ''Tails and the Music Maker'', an edutainment game for the Sega Pico designed to teach young children about musical instruments; and ''Tails' Skypatrol'', an originally Japan-exclusive auto-scrolling game with an original cast of characters. | ||
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===As a background character=== | ===As a background character=== | ||
[[File:Green Hill Zone background characters.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Tails (right) on Green Hill Zone in ''Brawl''.]] | [[File:Green Hill Zone background characters.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Tails (right) on Green Hill Zone in ''Brawl''.]] | ||
Tails, along with [[Knuckles the Echidna]] and [[Silver the Hedgehog]], appear in the background of [[Green Hill Zone]] | Tails, along with [[Knuckles the Echidna]] and [[Silver the Hedgehog]], appear in the background of [[Green Hill Zone]]. | ||
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===Trophy | ===Trophy=== | ||
Tails's trophy is unlocked by walking 30,000 ft / 10,000 m considering all characters. | Tails's trophy is unlocked by walking 30,000 ft / 10,000 m considering all characters. | ||
{{Trophy | |||
|name=Tails | |||
|image=Tails - Brawl Trophy.png | |||
|desc=A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one up on Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices. | |||
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2|console2=GCN|game2=SONIC HEROES}} | |||
|game=Brawl | |||
}} | |||
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===Sticker=== | ===Sticker=== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Name | ! Name | ||
! Game | ! Game | ||
! Effect | ! Effect | ||
! | ! Fighter(s) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Miles "Tails" Prower | | Miles "Tails" Prower | ||
| {{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 2}} | | {{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 2}} | ||
| {{SortKey|SpecialFlinchResistance+140}}{{StickerIcon|Flinch Resistance}} +140 | | {{SortKey|SpecialFlinchResistance+140}}{{StickerIcon|Flinch Resistance}} +140 | ||
| | | {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{StickerPicBox|Miles Tails Prower|Sonic The Hedgehog 2}} | {{StickerPicBox|Miles Tails Prower|Sonic The Hedgehog 2}} | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
===As a background character=== | ===As a background character=== | ||
Tails appears once again in the background of [[Green Hill Zone]]. | Tails appears once again in the background of [[Green Hill Zone]] in {{for3ds}}. | ||
===As a costume=== | ===As a costume=== | ||
[[File:DLC Costume Tails Costume.jpg|250px|thumb | [[File:DLC Costume Tails Costume.jpg|250px|thumb|Two {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s dressed as Tails.]] | ||
Tails is also the base of a paid [[downloadable content|downloadable]] costume for [[Mii Gunner]]s, released in February 2016 as part of the last wave. | |||
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===Trophy | ===Trophy=== | ||
Tails's trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Sonic & Friends'' [[Trophy Box]]. | Tails's trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Sonic & Friends'' [[Trophy Box]]. | ||
{{Trophy | |||
|name=Tails | |||
|image-3ds=MilesTailsProwerTrophy3DS.png | |||
|image-wiiu=MilesTailsProwerTrophyWiiU.png | |||
{{Trophy games| | |desc-ntsc=This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on—he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings! | ||
{{ | |desc-pal=This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day, he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on – he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings! | ||
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|game1=Sonic The Hedgehog 2|release1=11/1992|console2=GCN|game2=Sonic Heroes|release2=01/2004}} | |||
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|game1=Sonic The Hedgehog 2|release1=11/1992|console2=GCN|game2=Sonic Heroes|release2=02/2004}} | |||
}} | |||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
===As a background character=== | ===As a background character=== | ||
Tails once again reprises his role as a background character on [[Green Hill Zone]] with Knuckles the Echidna and Silver the Hedgehog. | Tails once again reprises his role as a background character on [[Green Hill Zone]] with Knuckles the Echidna and Silver the Hedgehog. | ||
===As a costume=== | ===As a costume=== | ||
[[File:MiiCostumeTailsSSBU.jpg|250px|thumb | [[File:MiiCostumeTailsSSBU.jpg|250px|thumb|A {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} dressed as Tails.]] | ||
The Tails {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} costume from the previous game was not in the base game, but was re-added as [[DLC]] on April 17th, 2019. | The Tails {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} costume from the previous game was not in the base game, but was re-added as [[DLC]] on April 17th, 2019. | ||
===Spirit=== | |||
Tails also appears as an Ace-class [[support spirit]]. He can be [[summon]]ed using the cores of {{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Andy}}, {{h2|List of spirits (Pokémon series)|Vulpix}}, and a support type. | |||
In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], Tails is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat, [[Dharkon]] takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Tails. After Dharkon's defeat, he flees to the final world, with Galeem following soon after. In the final world, Galeem and Dharkon wage war against each other using their captured spirits, with Galeem taking control of Tails. | |||
Tails's Spirit Battle uses a {{SSBU|Fox}} puppet fighter starting off with an enhanced [[Ray Gun]], referencing Tails' affinity for gadgets, and is fought on the [[Windy Hill Zone]] stage. During the battle, Fox also starts off with a Rocket Belt and gravity is reduced, referencing Tails' ability to fly using his twin tails. Also, Knuckles appears as a hostile Assist Trophy, referencing how Tails and Knuckles are two of Sonic's most trusted friends and allies. | |||
{| class="wikitable | {|class="wikitable" | ||
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series | |||
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Ability !! Series | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 777 || | | 777 || {{SpiritTableName|Tails}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★★ || 1 || Up Special ↑ || ''Sonic The Hedgehog'' Series | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
SSB4 Mii Fighter Tails.jpg|Tails as a Mii Gunner costume | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{langtable | |||
|ja={{ja|テイルス|Teirusu}}, ''Tails'' | |||
|en=Tails | |||
|fr=Tails | |||
|es=Tails | |||
|de=Tails | |||
|it=Tails | |||
|nl=Tails | |||
|ru={{rollover|Тейлз|Teylz|?}} | |||
|ko={{rollover|테일즈|Teiljeu|?}}, ''Tails'' | |||
|zh_cn={{rollover|塔尔斯|Tǎ'ěrsī|?}}, ''Tails'' | |||
|zh_tw={{rollover|塔爾斯|Tǎ'ěrsī|?}}, ''Tails'' | |||
}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]] | [[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]] | ||
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-Wii U)]] | [[Category:Trophies (SSB4-Wii U)]] | ||
[[Category:Third party characters]] | [[Category:Third-party characters]] | ||
[[Category:Sega]] | [[Category:Sega]] |
Latest revision as of 22:11, December 18, 2024
Miles "Tails" Prower | |
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Official artwork of Tails from Sonic Forces. | |
Universe | Sonic the Hedgehog |
Debut | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Master System) (1992, technical debut) Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992, proper debut) |
Smash Bros. appearances | Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
Most recent non-Smash appearance | Sonic X Shadow Generations (2024) |
Console/platform of origin | Master System (technical debut) Sega Genesis (proper debut) |
Species | Fox |
Gender | Male |
Place of origin | West Side Island |
Designed by | Yasushi Yamaguchi |
Article on Wikipedia | Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog) |
Miles Prower (マイルス・パウアー, Miles Prower), better known by his nickname, Tails (テイルス, Tails), is the deuteragonist of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
Origin[edit]
Tails first appeared in the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear, in which he has been kidnapped by Doctor Eggman and must be rescued by Sonic. He made his proper playable debut in the 16-bit version and has since become the franchise's deuteragonist. He is Sonic's most trusted sidekick and has the ability to fly with his two tails, hence his nickname. Despite his young age, he is a mechanical genius, matching smarts with Eggman himself, having created various revisions and remodels to the Tornado, a plane originally made by Sonic. He looks up to Sonic as a brother figure and has appeared in many games, including three of his own: Tails Adventure, an exploration-based platformer with RPG elements and a slow-paced style of gameplay compared to the majority of the Sonic franchise; Tails and the Music Maker, an edutainment game for the Sega Pico designed to teach young children about musical instruments; and Tails' Skypatrol, an originally Japan-exclusive auto-scrolling game with an original cast of characters.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
As a background character[edit]
Tails, along with Knuckles the Echidna and Silver the Hedgehog, appear in the background of Green Hill Zone.
Trophy[edit]
Tails's trophy is unlocked by walking 30,000 ft / 10,000 m considering all characters.
- Tails
- A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one up on Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices.
- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
- : SONIC HEROES
Sticker[edit]
Name | Game | Effect | Fighter(s) |
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Miles "Tails" Prower | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | +140 |
Miles Tails Prower (Sonic The Hedgehog 2) |
In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]
As a background character[edit]
Tails appears once again in the background of Green Hill Zone in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
As a costume[edit]
Tails is also the base of a paid downloadable costume for Mii Gunners, released in February 2016 as part of the last wave.
Trophy[edit]
Tails's trophy appears in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of the Sonic & Friends Trophy Box.
- Tails
- This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on—he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings!
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (11/1992)
- : Sonic Heroes (01/2004)
- This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day, he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on – he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings!
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (11/1992)
- : Sonic Heroes (02/2004)
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As a background character[edit]
Tails once again reprises his role as a background character on Green Hill Zone with Knuckles the Echidna and Silver the Hedgehog.
As a costume[edit]
The Tails Mii Gunner costume from the previous game was not in the base game, but was re-added as DLC on April 17th, 2019.
Spirit[edit]
Tails also appears as an Ace-class support spirit. He can be summoned using the cores of Andy, Vulpix, and a support type.
In Adventure Mode: World of Light, Tails is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by Galeem during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat, Dharkon takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Tails. After Dharkon's defeat, he flees to the final world, with Galeem following soon after. In the final world, Galeem and Dharkon wage war against each other using their captured spirits, with Galeem taking control of Tails.
Tails's Spirit Battle uses a Fox puppet fighter starting off with an enhanced Ray Gun, referencing Tails' affinity for gadgets, and is fought on the Windy Hill Zone stage. During the battle, Fox also starts off with a Rocket Belt and gravity is reduced, referencing Tails' ability to fly using his twin tails. Also, Knuckles appears as a hostile Assist Trophy, referencing how Tails and Knuckles are two of Sonic's most trusted friends and allies.
No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
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777 | Tails | ★★★ | 1 | Up Special ↑ | Sonic The Hedgehog Series |
Gallery[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
Trivia[edit]
- Tails was rumored, along with Sonic, to be a hidden character in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Character Inspirations for Mii Fighter Costumes in Super Smash Bros. 4 | |
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Mii Brawler | Akira · Captain Falcon · Flying Man · Heihachi · Jacky · King K. Rool · Knuckles · Toad |
Mii Swordfighter | Ashley · Black Knight · Chrom · Dunban · Gil · Link · Lloyd · Monster Hunter · Takamaru · Viridi · Zero |
Mii Gunner | Fox · Geno · Inkling · Isabelle · K.K. Slider · MegaMan.EXE · Proto Man · Samus · Tails · X |
Headgear only | Barbara · Chain Chomp · Chocobo · Daisy · Inkling Squid · Luigi · Majora's Mask · Mario · Meta Knight · Peach · Red Shell · Sheik · Shy Guy · Spiny · Super Mushroom · Waluigi · Wario · Zelda |
Sonic the Hedgehog universe | |
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Fighter | Sonic (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) |
Assist Trophies | Shadow · Knuckles |
Stages | Green Hill Zone · Windy Hill Zone |
Enemy | Eggrobo |
Other Characters | Tails |
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits | Trophies (SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits |
Music | Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate |