Super transformation
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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 2.
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Super forms 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.
Super forms
Multiple characters have been shown to be able to transform into a Super form. Since then, other forms have been revealed in various games and other media.
Sonic
Sonic the Hedgehog was first shown to be able to transform in the game Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Since then, other forms have been revealed.
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. In Sonic 2 and Sonic 3/Sonic & Knuckles, Super Sonic may transform in the middle of the stage and be used as a normal character. In these games, he loses rings at a rate of 1 per second, and upon reaching 0 rings, will revert back to Sonic. However, all future games feature this Super form as more of a plot point, only appearing towards the end of the game, such as in Sonic Adventure.
Hyper Sonic
Main article: Hyper Sonic
Only appearing in Sonic 3 and Knuckles, Hyper Sonic is a faster, more powerful form of Super Sonic, available once Sonic collects the 7 Super Emeralds. He glows the colors of the 7 Emeralds, moving so quickly that mirages of himself appear behind him. He can perform a "double jump" and breath underwater, traits Super Sonic does not possess. He loses rings at the same rate as Super Sonic.
Darkspine Sonic
Main article: Darkspine Sonic
At the end of Sonic and the Secret Rings, Sonic becomes Darkspine Sonic upon absorbing the power of 4 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.