The Homing Attack is an attack used by Sonic the Hedgehog and is his most basic attack in many games. It originated in Sonic 3D Blast, but became a staple Sonic move in the Sonic Adventure games.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Homing Attack is Sonic's Standard Special Move. When used, he curls up, rises into the air, then attacks the opponent closest to him. This move can also be used an unlimited amount of times, the air, thus allowing him to recover if opponents try to edge guard him. If Homing Attack is used when no opponent is nearby, Sonic dashes forward at a downward diagonal angle. Additionally, pressing A while Sonic is rising into the air to set the move off early.[1] As a side note, if two Sonics (or Kirby('s) with Sonic's ability) attack one another with this move, they will slowly jump upwards until they reach the top of the screen, in a manner similar to the Luigi Ladder.