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Only appearing in ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'', '''[[Hyper Sonic]]''' is a more powerful form of Super Sonic, available once Sonic collects the 7 [[Super Emeralds]]. Visually, his changing colours encompass not only yellow but rather the various hues of the 7 Emeralds, and he moves so quickly that mirages of himself appear behind him. He can perform a type of double jump, whereby pressing the jump button again causes him to shoot off in the direction being held on the controller; this allows him to reach places that he cannot when Super (or normal). He can also breathe underwater, again a trait that Super Sonic does not possess. Despite having superior powers, he loses rings at the same rate as ''Super Sonic''.
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Only appearing in ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'', '''[[Hyper Sonic]]''' is a more powerful form of Super Sonic, available once Sonic collects the 7 [[Super Emeralds]]. Visually, his changing colours encompass not only yellow but rather the various hues of the 7 Emeralds, and he moves so quickly that mirages of himself appear behind him. He can perform a type of double jump, whereby pressing the jump button again causes him to shoot off in the direction being held on the controller; this allows him to reach places that he cannot when Super (or normal). He can also breathe underwater, again a trait that Super Sonic does not possess. Despite having superior powers, he loses rings at the same rate as Super Sonic.
  
 
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Revision as of 18:39, 30 June 2012

Super transformation refers to the ability of various characters in the Sonic franchise to use powerful items to alter their physical appearance, either slightly or completely, as well as become more powerful. The concept has been used in virtually all Sonic media since the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

In Sonic 2, Sonic 3/Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 4, Sonic Colours, and Sonic Generations with the skill enabled, super transformation may be used anywhere there is 50 Rings. In these games, Rings are lost at a rate of approximately 1 per second (60 rings every 61 seconds), and upon reaching 0 rings, characters will revert back to normal. However, most recent games feature super transformation as more of a plot point, only appearing towards the end of the game, such as in Sonic Adventure.

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"Super States" are generally much faster than the character's normal form, and are also invincible to many enemies. However, they are still susceptible to being crushed, falling down a bottomless pit, or drowning, as well as certain other things. In addition certain games offer alternatives to Super States, or allow them to be powered up further.

Super States

Multiple characters have been shown to be able to transform into a Super State. Since then, other forms have been revealed in various games and other media. They are listed here in the order which the character was first revealed to have a Super State.

Sonic

Sonic's most well known super form: Super Sonic

Sonic the Hedgehog was first shown to be able to transform in the game Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Since then, he has become the most frequent user of super transformation, and has the most transformations in the series. When He turns Super, his eyes turn glowing red and he is alot stronger.

Super Sonic

Main article: Super Sonic

From Sonic 2 onward, Sonic has the ability to transform into Super Sonic upon collecting all 7 Chaos Emeralds and 50 rings. In this form, Sonic takes on a golden, glowing appearance, invincible to many obstacles to which Sonic is normally susceptible. Super Sonic is the most recurring super transformation, appearing nearly everywhere Sonic does, including cameos.

Dark Super Sonic

Main article: Dark Super Sonic

Only appearing in the Sonic X TV series, "Dark Super Sonic" is a more anger filled version of Super Sonic. he becomes completely black except for his gloves and shoes. Sonic powered down when his rage subsided, and this Super State has not been seen since.

Hyper Sonic

Main article: Hyper Sonic

Only appearing in Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Hyper Sonic is a more powerful form of Super Sonic, available once Sonic collects the 7 Super Emeralds. Visually, his changing colours encompass not only yellow but rather the various hues of the 7 Emeralds, and he moves so quickly that mirages of himself appear behind him. He can perform a type of double jump, whereby pressing the jump button again causes him to shoot off in the direction being held on the controller; this allows him to reach places that he cannot when Super (or normal). He can also breathe underwater, again a trait that Super Sonic does not possess. Despite having superior powers, he loses rings at the same rate as Super Sonic.

Darkspine Sonic

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Darkspine Sonic as seen in Sonic and the Secret Rings

Main article: Darkspine Sonic

At the end of Sonic and the Secret Rings, Sonic becomes Darkspine Sonic upon absorbing the power of 3 of the 7 World Rings. He is darker, and has various other physical changes. He can fly, but is not invincible, and does not deplete Sonic's rings.

Excalibur Sonic

Main article: Excalibur Sonic

During the battle against the Dark Queen at the end of Sonic and the Black Knight, Caliburn absorbs the Sacred Swords of the Knights of the Round Table to become Excalibur. This transformation encases Sonic in a suit of spontaneously-generated gold plate mail, although he remains his normal blue self beneath the armour. As such, Excalibur Sonic might more properly be considered a super transformation of Caliburn the Sword than of the hedgehog himself.

Tails

Miles "Tails" Prower was first shown to be able to transform in the game Sonic 3 & Knuckles.

Super Tails

Main article: Super Tails

Appearing only in Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Super Tails is faster, glows golden and is surrounded by golden flickies, which attack any enemies on screen. Tails must obtain all 7 Super Emeralds and 50 rings to achieve this form. He attains the same invincibility as Super Sonic.

A newer version appears in Sonic Heroes. Playing as Team Super, Tails is enclosed in a golden sphere, and has the same abilities as Super Sonic, including invincibility, flight, and Sonic's "light attack". This form however is not surrounded by flickies.

Interestingly, in the May 17 1994 prototype of Sonic 3, Super Tails does not have flickies, and a second form, analogous to what would be "Hyper Tails", does.

In the American Sonic the Hedgehog comic series, this form is referred to as Hyper Tails; his Super form was named Turbo Tails, see below.

Turbo Tails

Main article: Turbo Tails

Featured in the American comic book series, Turbo Tails wears a cape and can fly. This State is in the same class as Super Sonic as only the Chaos Emeralds are needed.

Knuckles

Knuckles the Echidna was also first shown to be able to transform in the game Sonic & Knuckles.

Super Knuckles

Main article: Super Knuckles

Upon collecting the Chaos Emeralds, Knuckles can become Super Knuckles. Knuckles glows with a pink energy field and gains enhanced gliding ability in addition to the standard Super State effects.

A newer version appears in Sonic Heroes as a part of "Team Super", in which he simply appears to be surrounded by a golden sphere. Knuckles gains the traditional Super State effects, in addition to "Light Attack" and a much more powerful combo move.

In the American Sonic the Hedgehog comic series, this state was renamed "Hyper Knuckles". It was thought to have been retconned back into "Super Knuckles", but the comic's current writer says this was a misprint.

Hyper Knuckles

Main article: Hyper Knuckles

By collecting the Chaos Emeralds, and powering them up into the Super Emeralds, Knuckles can become Hyper Knuckles. Like Hyper Sonic, he leaves after images, and is unable to drown. He can also destroy all on screen enemies by clinging onto a wall.

Knuckles in Emerald Power mode

Emerald Power

For his All-Star move in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, Knuckles used the Master Emerald to achieve a super transformation, becoming the second character in the games to do so. The move, simply dubbed "Emerald Power" transforms Knuckles in to his Sonic Heroes Super State, but with a glowing green aura instead of a yellow one. He also leaves a bright green energy trail when he flies. His attack is a super charged Hammer Punch, which causes earthquakes strong enough to disorient every player ahead of him.

Mecha Sonic

In Sonic & Knuckles' Mecha Sonic hounds both Sonic and Knuckles in Sky Sanctuary Zone, and super-charges off the Master Emerald in his last battle with the echidna Guardian.

Super Mecha Sonic

Main article: Super Mecha Sonic

For many years the only antagonstic Super form ever shown in the games, Mecha Sonic's transformation was the first one to draw power from the Master Emerald, and the only instance of a non-biological character executing a golden, glowy transformation. Super Mecha Sonic serves as Knuckles' final boss in Sonic & Knuckles, after which the robot is destroyed.

Shadow

Shadow's only currently seen super form: Super Shadow

Shadow the Hedgehog has been able to use super transformation since his debut in Sonic Adventure 2. Since then, he has become the second most frequent user of the ability.

Super Shadow

Main article: Super Shadow

With the aid of the Chaos Emeralds, Shadow can become Super Shadow. He generally just becomes a lemon cream color, and has mostly has the same abilities as Super Sonic. His Chaos Emerald abilities are all enhanced and can be used at any time while he is Super.

Blaze

Like Knuckles and Shadow, Blaze the Cat was also given a transformation in her debut playable appearance.

Burning Blaze

Main article: Burning Blaze

With the aid of the Sol Emeralds Blaze can become Burning Blaze. Despite the different name, the form is most similar to other Super States. Blaze is the first character whose clothes change color when transformed.

Silver

Silver the Hedgehog continues the trend of prominent story characters going super in their debut playable appearance.

Super Silver

Main article: Super Silver

Silver's Super State, Super Silver is the only Super State to not have been shown to be accessed by any items of power. Instead, he was given the power to transform by Super Sonic. He has been shown to have enhanced psychokinesis, and the ability to fly, and a new abilty called the Shield of Light.

Imperator Ix

Pir'Oth Ix, the main antagonist of Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, undertakes a Super transformation in the game's final battle aboard the Nocturne citadel.

Super Ix

Main article: Super Ix

Ix's Super form is in fact the only time we get to see the Imperator as a recognisable echidna, divested of his voluminous robes and head-dress. Super Ix has glowing cyan eyes and platinum-white fur. He fights against Super Sonic, his special move being Overload.