Shadow the Hedgehog (character)

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Shadow the Hedgehog

[edit] Shadow The Hedgehog

Shadow is a black hedgehog and a rival of Sonic. He is one of the most well-known characters in the franchise. He had his own spin-off game, named Shadow the Hedgehog, which is about Shadows past, and him finding out who he is.

[edit] Information

Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog

Gender: Male

Age: 50+,he is said to be immortal.

Abilities: super speed, super strength, Chaos powers, super form

First seen in: Sonic Adventure 2 (Dreamcast)

Acquaintances: Former ally of Dr. Robotnik and Black Doom. Current ally of Rouge and Omega, friend and rival of Sonic (post-SA2).

Enemies: Sonic (during Sonic Adventure 2), Dr. Robotnik, Metal Sonic, Black Doom, Diablon, and Mephiles

[edit] Back Story

Shadow is a robotic lifeform invented by Dr. Eggman's grandfather, Prof. Gerald Robotnik, and the power of Black Doom. He was, in Geralds eyes, going to be the protector of Earth, and a cure for diseases. He was designed to be a companion to Mario Robotnik, Gerald's niece, because she had an incurable disease and Shadow would keep her alive. However Gerald couldn't seem to successfully create Shadow. He had only managed to create prototypes. Because of this Gerald made a deal with Black Doom as the comet passed by. Black Doom agreed to assist in bringing Shadow to life if Shadow would collect the seven chaos emeralds for him the next time the comet passed by. Gerald unwillingly agreed to this. These events essentially lead into the game Shadow the hedgehog, when Black Doom returns and asks Shadow to get the emeralds.

[edit] Biography

Shadow the Hedgehog is a black hedgehog with red markings on his head, arms and legs. He's often seen as a doppelganger of Sonic, and the two are often mistaken for each other, despite the noticeable difference in color. He glides along the floor using his hover-boots, and is also capable of using an ability known as "Chaos Control" by harnessing the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Shadow wears inhibitors on his wrists that resemble power-rings. These inhibitors prevent him from using his abilities to their full extent, when taken off he has much more power, but can easily run out of energy and faint. Some abilities Shadow has that sonic doesn't are greater strength, greater intelligence and he can control his chaos powers far better. Although he is not as strong as knuckles with effort he can lift large objects like a truck or large pieces of peeled asphalt. It is said in many bios that Shadow is very intelligent, you can see this in his personality and his way with words. Another advantage shadow has over Sonic is state of mind. Sonic acts like a child most of the time despite being fifteen and lacks being calm in intense situations. Shadow on the other hand is very laid-back and calm he is also aggressive which helps in fights no matter what Shadow is not scared and is head-strong.

[edit] Games featuring Shadow

Sonic Adventure 2: Battle - Gamecube
Sonic Battle - GameBoy Advance
Sonic Heroes - Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox
Shadow the Hedgehog - Gamecube/PS2/Xbox
Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) - Xbox 360 and PS3

[edit] Super Transformation

Shadow also has a super form as well as Sonic, he also uses the Chaos Emeralds to transform. His transformations are seen in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) in the final boss fights.