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{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name = Miles "Tails" Prower
|name = Miles "Tails" Prower
|image = [[File:TSR Tails.png|200px]]
|image = [[File:Tails.png|250px]]
|caption = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Official artwork of Tails for ''{{s|wikipedia|Team Sonic Racing}}''.
|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|8-bit video game}}'' (1992)
|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 = ''{{s|wikipedia|SEGA Genesis Classics}}'' (2018)
|lastappearance = ''[[wikipedia:Shadow Generations|Sonic X Shadow Generations]]'' (2024)
|console = Sega Master System
 
|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 (character)
|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 a character from the ''Sonic'' series.
'''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 is one of the main characters of the ''Sonic'' series. 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 [[Dr. Eggman]] himself, having created various revisions and remodels to the Tornado, a plane originally made by Sonic.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'', ''Tails and the Music Maker'' and ''Tails' Skypatrol''.
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 also appears as a [[Sticker]] and a [[Trophy]] in the game.
Tails, along with [[Knuckles the Echidna]] and [[Silver the Hedgehog]], appear in the background of [[Green Hill Zone]].
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===Trophy information===
===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.
[[File:Tails - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|Tails trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
{{Trophy
;Tails
|name=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 upon Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices.''
|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.
:*''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2''
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2|console2=GCN|game2=SONIC HEROES}}
{{Trophy games|console1=GC|game1=SONIC HEROES}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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===Sticker===
===Sticker===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Name  
! Name
! Game  
! Game
! Effect  
! Effect
! Character(s)  
! 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
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
| {{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|right|Two {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s dressed as Tails.]]
[[File:DLC Costume Tails Costume.jpg|250px|thumb|Two {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s dressed as Tails.]]
He 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.
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 information===
===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]].
[[File:MilesTailsProwerTrophy3DS.png|thumb|left|100px|Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.]]
{{Trophy
[[File:MilesTailsProwerTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|right|100px|Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.]]
|name=Tails
;Miles "Tails" Prower
|image-3ds=MilesTailsProwerTrophy3DS.png
:''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!''
|image-wiiu=MilesTailsProwerTrophyWiiU.png
{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (11/1992)|console2=GCN|game2=Sonic Heroes (01/2004)}}
|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!
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|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|right|A {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} dressed as Tails.]]
[[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.


===Spirit===
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.
He also appears as one of the [[Spirits]]. In his Spirit Battle, the player must defeat a Yellow {{SSBU|Fox}} on [[Windy Hill Zone]]. Fox comes equipped with a Rocket Belt and Ray Gun (referencing Tails' ability to fly and his Mii Gunner outfit), the gravity of the stage is reduced, and the [[Knuckles]] assist trophy will be hostile towards the player. Tails is a Support Spirit that will increase the efficiency of the player's Up Special.
 
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 sortable"
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Ability !! Series
|-
|-
| 777 || [[File:Tails Spirit.png|center|108x108px]] || Tails || {{color|#B5986C|Support}} || ★★★ || Up Special ↑ || ''Sonic the Hedgehog Series''
| 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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Latest revision as of 22:11, December 18, 2024

Miles "Tails" Prower
Tails.png
SonicSymbol.svg
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 (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.

Trophy[edit]

Tails's trophy is unlocked by walking 30,000 ft / 10,000 m considering all characters.

Tails's trophy in Brawl
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
GameCube: SONIC HEROES

Sticker[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Miles "Tails" Prower Sonic the Hedgehog 2 SpecialFlinchResistance+140StickerIconFlinchResistance.png +140 RandomHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker Miles Tails Prower (Sonic The Hedgehog 2).png
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]

Two Mii Gunners dressed as Tails.

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's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Tails
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!
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (11/1992)
GameCube: Sonic Heroes (01/2004)
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!
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (11/1992)
GameCube: 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]

A Mii Gunner dressed as Tails.

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
777
SSBU spirit Tails.png
Tails
Support
★★★ 1 Up Special ↑ Sonic The Hedgehog Series

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese テイルス, Tails
UK English Tails
France French Tails
Germany German Tails
Spain Spanish Tails
Italy Italian Tails
China Chinese (Simplified) 塔尔斯, Tails
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 塔爾斯, Tails
South Korea Korean 테일즈, Tails
Netherlands Dutch Tails
Russia Russian Тейлз

Trivia[edit]