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Please either enable it in your browser options, or visit your preferences to switch to the old MediaWiki editor <h2>Abilities</h2> <p data-rte-fromparser="true"><img data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22image%22%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BFile%3A4322549-img%2020141130%20203030.jpg%7Cthumb%7C575x575px%5D%5D%22%2C%22title%22%3A%224322549-img_20141130_203030.jpg%22%2C%22params%22%3A%7B%22alt%22%3A%224322549-img%2020141130%20203030%22%2C%22thumbnail%22%3Atrue%2C%22caption%22%3A%22%22%2C%22width%22%3A575%2C%22height%22%3A575%7D%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" alt="" src="https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/sega/images/0/03/4322549-img_20141130_203030.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20200611143040" width="351" height="672" class="image thumb" data-image-name="4322549-img 20141130 203030.jpg" data-image-key="4322549-img_20141130_203030.jpg" type="image" /> </p> <dl><dd>Sonic is known as "the fastest thing alive", with the ability to run at speeds higher than Mach 1. He can run backwards just as well as forwards. In the games, his super speed has not been explained, although according to the official American Sega website, he was born with this ability. A promotional comic printed in <i>Disney Adventures</i> magazine and other publications in 1991 established an origin story (later used in numerous British publications including <i>Stay Sonic</i> and <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Comic%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Comic%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20the%20Comic%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_the_Comic" title="Sonic the Comic">Sonic the Comic</a></i>) in which his running ability was achieved through training on a high-tech treadmill until he surpassed the speed of sound. <i>Stay Sonic</i> also gave his fastest recorded speed was 761mph, while in the <a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22%3Ci%3ESonic%20the%20Hedgehog%3C%5C%2Fi%3E%20comics%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Adventures%20of%20Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Afalse%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BAdventures%20of%20Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%7C%27%27Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%27%27%20comics%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Adventures_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog"><i>Sonic the Hedgehog</i> comics</a>, a response to a piece of fan mail stated that the fastest he ever ran was Mach 15, and that in his super form, he can travel at faster than the speed of sound. It has also been suggested that in the comics, Sonic has run so fast that time had stopped around him for a little while and that in Super Sonic form his speed is incalculable. In both <i>Stay Sonic</i> and the <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Adventures%20of%20Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Adventures%20of%20Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BAdventures%20of%20Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Adventures_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog">Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> cartoon, Sonic's distinctive "Power Sneaker" shoes are used to protect his feet from the heat arising from the friction involved when running at such speeds. Soap shoes with a similar design and color scheme were featured in <i>Sonic Adventure 2</i>, which introduced Sonic's ability to grind on rails. </dd><dd>In the original 2D games, once Sonic had reached his top speed, he ran with his arms fixed pointing forwards. However, in the 3D titles, <i>Sonic CD</i>, and the <i>Sonic Advance</i> series, his top-speed running animation was altered so that his arms trailed behind him and that he leaned forwards more. This animation is copied by most of the other, super-fast characters. </dd><dd>Many of his abilities are variations on the tendency for hedgehogs to roll into tight balls for protection. His primary offensive maneuver is the spin jump (or "Sonic Spin Attack"). As Sonic jumps, he curls up and spins round, damaging any enemies which come into contact with him. This ability was enhanced in <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%203%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%203%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20the%20Hedgehog%203%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3">Sonic the Hedgehog 3</a></i> with the introduction of the "Insta-Shield", which allows Sonic to momentarily surround himself with a spherical force field, giving him a split-second's worth of protection, and slightly increasing his attack range while jumping. Sonic has also been known to hold back his power when fighting strong enemies, because of this, many fans believe that Sonic is not the toughest character in the series. </dd><dd>He can also curl into a ball while running, allowing his momentum to carry him along in an equally dangerous attack. Although well-protected, in this position, he cannot maintain his top speed, and curling up limits the amount of control he (and the player) has over his movements. The "Spin-Dash", introduced in <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%202%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%202%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20the%20Hedgehog%202%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 2">Sonic the Hedgehog 2</a></i>, allows Sonic to quickly accelerate into this roll from a stationary position. The "Super Peel-Out" introduced in <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20CD%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20CD%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20CD%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_CD" title="Sonic CD" class="mw-redirect">Sonic CD</a></i> (also known as the "Figure Eight" move in the comics, so called due to the shape his feet take when he does this) accelerates him in a similar manner, but allows him to remain running in an upright position and the camera sticks to Sonic when in maximum speed. </dd><dd>Another of Sonic's moves is the "Homing Attack", introduced in <i>Sonic Adventure</i>. Sonic performs the Homing Attack in midair during a jump, speeding towards a target in his ball form to damage or destroy it. Sonic can perform multiple Homing Attacks in rapid succession; as he bounces off of one target, he can aim for another one and attack it. Alternatively, Sonic can use the homing attack to hit a single target multiple times.<img data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22image%22%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BFile%3AIMG%2020200612%20041628.jpg%7Cthumb%7C545x545px%5D%5D%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22IMG_20200612_041628.jpg%22%2C%22params%22%3A%7B%22alt%22%3A%22IMG%2020200612%20041628%22%2C%22thumbnail%22%3Atrue%2C%22caption%22%3A%22%22%2C%22width%22%3A545%2C%22height%22%3A545%7D%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" alt="" src="https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/sega/images/2/2e/IMG_20200612_041628.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20200612160651" width="389" height="545" class="image thumb" data-image-name="IMG 20200612 041628.jpg" data-image-key="IMG_20200612_041628.jpg" type="image" /> </dd><dd>Sonic can run or bounce across the surface of water, but he cannot swim. In the early games, Sonic could hold his breath underwater for a period of time, but in the 3D Sonic games, landing in water is usually the equivalent of instant death. In the Fleetway comic book <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Comic%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Comic%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20the%20Comic%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_the_Comic" title="Sonic the Comic">Sonic the Comic</a></i>, his inability to swim was one of his major weaknesses for a long time, while his fear of water is often alluded to in the animated series <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20X%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20X%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20X%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_X" title="Sonic X">Sonic X</a></i> and <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20Underground%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20Underground%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20Underground%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_Underground" title="Sonic Underground">Sonic Underground</a>'.</i> </dd><dd>Sonic's basic abilities may be enhanced through the use of various items. The Chaos Emeralds, a common feature of most Sonic games and comics, allow him to transform into his "Super form" of <a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Super%20Sonic%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Super%20Sonic%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSuper%20Sonic%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Super_Sonic" title="Super Sonic">Super Sonic</a>, and also give him the ability to trigger <a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Chaos%20Control%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Chaos%20Control%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BChaos%20Control%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Chaos_Control" title="Chaos Control">Chaos Control</a> like <a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Shadow%20the%20Hedgehog%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Shadow%20the%20Hedgehog%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BShadow%20the%20Hedgehog%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Shadow_the_Hedgehog" title="Shadow the Hedgehog">Shadow the Hedgehog</a>. Power-ups featured in the <i>Sonic</i> games have ranged from temporary items such as the Flame, Thunder, and Aqua Barriers featured in <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%203%20and%20Knuckles%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%203%20and%20Knuckles%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20the%20Hedgehog%203%20and%20Knuckles%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3_and_Knuckles" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles" class="mw-redirect">Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles</a></i> and the numerous gems featured in the 2006 <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20the%20Hedgehog%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Sonic the Hedgehog">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> game, to more permanent accessories such as the Light Shoes of <i><a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sonic%20Adventure%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Sonic%20Adventure%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BSonic%20Adventure%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="1881-4741581875efda26934b9f" href="/wiki/Sonic_Adventure" title="Sonic Adventure">Sonic Adventure</a></i>. </dd></dl> <p /> <!-- Saved in parser cache with key sega:rte-parser-cache:22 --> Loading editor Below are some commonly used wiki markup codes. 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