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'''Shadow the Hedgehog''' ({{ja|シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ}}, ''Shadō za Hejjihoggu'') is a character from the [[Sonic (universe)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]] who, like [[Knuckles]], has a bit of a rivalry with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]. He is known as the "Ultimate Lifeform." He has his own game that mainly features him, the self-titled ''Shadow the Hedgehog'', which was released in 2005 for all three sixth-generation consoles. Since his debut, he consistently holds second place as the most popular character in the franchise, trailing the eponymous character. Unlike his heroic counterpart, Shadow is a much darker and developed character, willing to do whatever it takes to reach his goals. However, in the recent games, he has become a somewhat lighter, anti-hero character. | '''Shadow the Hedgehog''' ({{ja|シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ}}, ''Shadō za Hejjihoggu'') is a character from the [[Sonic (universe)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]] who, like [[Knuckles]], has a bit of a rivalry with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]. He is known as the "Ultimate Lifeform." He has his own game that mainly features him, the self-titled ''Shadow the Hedgehog'', which was released in 2005 for all three sixth-generation consoles. Since his debut, he consistently holds second place as the most popular character in the franchise, trailing the eponymous character. Unlike his heroic counterpart, Shadow is a much darker and developed character, willing to do whatever it takes to reach his goals. However, in the recent games, he has become a somewhat lighter, anti-hero character. | ||
==History== | |||
Shadow the Hedgehog first appeared in ''Sonic Adventure 2'' as one of the main antagonists. He seemed to be some sort of clone of Sonic, matching him for speed using his infamous skating technique to run. In his debut game, Shadow attempts to frame Sonic for crimes he did not commit and spends the rest of the adventure chasing him down as Sonic tries to stop The Final Hazard. Towards the end, he is presumed dead after an incident at Colony Arc. However, at the beginning of ''Sonic Heroes'', he is discovered in a stasis module in an abandoned factory and awoken by Rouge the Bat. Shadow then forms Team Dark with Rouge and E-123 Omega, who all strive to get revenge on Doctor Eggman for their own reasons. From then on, although he remains a strong rival to Sonic, he is sometimes forced to ally with him to take on a much greater threat. | |||
[[Image:Shadow_assist.jpg|200px|thumb|Shadow on Final Destination.]] | [[Image:Shadow_assist.jpg|200px|thumb|Shadow on Final Destination.]] | ||
==In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
Shadow appears as an unlockable [[Assist Trophy]] and uses his | Shadow appears as an unlockable [[Assist Trophy]] character in ''[[SSBB]]'' and uses his "Chaos Control" ability to slow down everyone except the summoner (similar to the effects of the [[Timer]] [[item]] or [[Luigi (SSBB)|Luigi's]] [[Negative Zone]], though with a shorter duration). Shadow the Hedgehog is unlocked when the player unlocks Sonic as a playable character. He also appears as a regular [[Trophy]]. | ||
In ''[[Brawl]]'', Shadow the Hedgehog is voiced by Jason Griffith and Kouji Yusa in the English and Japanese versions of the game respectively. | |||
==Trophy Description== | |||
''Shadow The Hedgehog is a black hedgehog who resembles Sonic. He was created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather, Gerald Robotnik, to be the ultimate life-form. Not only does he look like Sonic, but he has equal abilities. He has great skill with the space-time warping technique called Chaos Control. To reach his goals, he'll use any means necessary.'' | ''Shadow The Hedgehog is a black hedgehog who resembles Sonic. He was created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather, Gerald Robotnik, to be the ultimate life-form. Not only does he look like Sonic, but he has equal abilities. He has great skill with the space-time warping technique called Chaos Control. To reach his goals, he'll use any means necessary.'' | ||
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*''Shadow the Hedgehog'' <br> | *''Shadow the Hedgehog'' <br> | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*Considering that he has a shadow in the official art, Shadow actually has no shadow after he's been summoned in gameplay. | *Considering that he has a shadow in the official art, Shadow actually has no shadow after he's been summoned in gameplay. | ||
Revision as of 03:11, April 12, 2009
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Universe | Sonic |
Debut | Sonic Adventure 2 |
Smash Bros. appearances | none |
Shadow the Hedgehog (シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ, Shadō za Hejjihoggu) is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series who, like Knuckles, has a bit of a rivalry with Sonic. He is known as the "Ultimate Lifeform." He has his own game that mainly features him, the self-titled Shadow the Hedgehog, which was released in 2005 for all three sixth-generation consoles. Since his debut, he consistently holds second place as the most popular character in the franchise, trailing the eponymous character. Unlike his heroic counterpart, Shadow is a much darker and developed character, willing to do whatever it takes to reach his goals. However, in the recent games, he has become a somewhat lighter, anti-hero character.
History
Shadow the Hedgehog first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2 as one of the main antagonists. He seemed to be some sort of clone of Sonic, matching him for speed using his infamous skating technique to run. In his debut game, Shadow attempts to frame Sonic for crimes he did not commit and spends the rest of the adventure chasing him down as Sonic tries to stop The Final Hazard. Towards the end, he is presumed dead after an incident at Colony Arc. However, at the beginning of Sonic Heroes, he is discovered in a stasis module in an abandoned factory and awoken by Rouge the Bat. Shadow then forms Team Dark with Rouge and E-123 Omega, who all strive to get revenge on Doctor Eggman for their own reasons. From then on, although he remains a strong rival to Sonic, he is sometimes forced to ally with him to take on a much greater threat.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Shadow appears as an unlockable Assist Trophy character in SSBB and uses his "Chaos Control" ability to slow down everyone except the summoner (similar to the effects of the Timer item or Luigi's Negative Zone, though with a shorter duration). Shadow the Hedgehog is unlocked when the player unlocks Sonic as a playable character. He also appears as a regular Trophy.
In Brawl, Shadow the Hedgehog is voiced by Jason Griffith and Kouji Yusa in the English and Japanese versions of the game respectively.
Trophy Description
Shadow The Hedgehog is a black hedgehog who resembles Sonic. He was created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather, Gerald Robotnik, to be the ultimate life-form. Not only does he look like Sonic, but he has equal abilities. He has great skill with the space-time warping technique called Chaos Control. To reach his goals, he'll use any means necessary.
- Sonic Heroes
- Shadow the Hedgehog
Trivia
- Considering that he has a shadow in the official art, Shadow actually has no shadow after he's been summoned in gameplay.
External Links
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 |