Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Sonic

The blue blur makes his second third-party appearance in Super Smash Bros.! When it comes to speed, no other character compare with Sonic's dashes. However, unlike other speed demons like Fox or Sheik, Sonic doesn't have many low-duration moves or long combo chains for a continuous rushdown playstyle. Instead, Sonic's moveset supports a relentless hit-and-run strategy, using Spin Dashes and the multitude of options out of them to confuse and overwhelm foes. Sonic also has a great recovery and a bunch of excellent edgeguarding moves, making him a dangerous opponent offstage as well. As with most agile characters, Sonic's main weakness is difficulty KOing, as most of Sonic's KO moves are slightly weaker than normal. While easy enough for beginners to pick up, Sonic can be one of the most frustrating opponents once one masters his tricky moveset.

Basic Attributes

Sonic is, without a doubt, the character with the fastest dash speed in the game, and his air speed is really above average as well. Despite his high speed, Sonic is a middleweight in the range of Pit and Pac-Man. His fall speed is intermediate and his rolls are reasonably fast. Fitting for such an agile character, Sonic can wall jump to boost his recovery.

Moveset Analysis

Standard Attacks

Control			Attack	Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller	Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Nintendo 3DS
(+)	(+)	(+)	Sonic Combo	Sonic punches with both hands and kicks.
(+)	(+)	(+)
( or )+	( or )+	( or )+	Sideways Thrust	Sonic does a handstand and kicks forward.
( or )+	( or )+	( or )+
+	+	+	Double Upward Roundhouse	Sonic kicks two times upward.
+	+	+
+	+	+	Slick Sweep	Sonic does a sweep kick low to the ground.
+	+	+
while dashing	while dashing	while dashing	Spin Tumble	Sonic spins forward in a ball to ram into foes.
while dashing	while dashing	while dashing
while hanging	while hanging	while hanging		Sonic climbs up and kicks.
while hanging	while hanging	while hanging

Smash Attacks

Control			Attack	Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller	Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Nintendo 3DS
Smash ( or )+	Smash ( or )+	( or )++	Wounded Punch	Sonic winds up and punches forward. This attack can be angled up or down with the control stick.
Smash ( or )+	Smash ( or )+	Smash ( or )+
Smash +	Smash +	++	Jump Spin	Sonic hops up and spins, doing multiple hits before launching foes upward.
Smash +	Smash +	Smash +
Smash +	Smash +	++	Quick Split	Sonic does a split kick that hits on both sides.
Smash +	Smash +	Smash +

Air Attacks

Control			Attack	Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller	Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Nintendo 3DS
			Aerial Spin	Sonic rolls into a ball and attacks with his spines.
+	+	+	Headbutt Drill	Sonic spins forward like a drill.
+	+	+
+	+	+	Backward Roundhouse	Sonic kicks behind him.
+	+	+
+	+	+	Scissor Snap	Sonic does a scissor kick above him.
+	+	+
+	+	+	Hedgehog Dive	Sonic performs a dive kick, shooting downward quickly.
+	+	+

Throws

Control			Attack	Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller	Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Nintendo 3DS
after grab	after grab	after grab	Speedster's Knee	Sonic knees the grabbed opponent.
after grab	after grab	after grab
after grab	after grab	after grab	Football Punt	Sonic kicks the grabbed opponent.
after grab	after grab	after grab
after grab	after grab	after grab	Backflip Toss	Sonic spins back and throws the grabbed opponent.
after grab	after grab	after grab
after grab	after grab	after grab	Hedgehog Spike	Sonic impales the grabbed opponent with the spines on his back.
after grab	after grab	after grab
after grab	after grab	after grab	Spin Crush	Sonic drops the grabbed opponent on the ground and rolls on them.
after grab	after grab	after grab

Special Attacks

Control			Attack	Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller	Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Nintendo 3DS
			Homing Attack	After a brief delay, Sonic lunges at the closest opponent while curled into a ball.
			Stomp	Sonic rams downward as a ball to deal a meteor smash.
			Surprise Attack	Sonic takes faster to home in at foes, but the move has less power and homing range.
( or )+	( or )+	( or )+	Spin Dash	Charge up the move by holding the special button down, then release it to make Sonic spin forward in a ball. Sonic will make a jump at the start of the dash.
( or )+	( or )+	( or )+
			Hammer Spin Dash	Sonic's initial jump is higher and can bury foes when he lands, but the move is overall slightly weaker.
			Burning Spin Dash	Sonic spins forward while on fire, dealing more damage when he hits. The move has no initial jump and gives lower height when jump canceled.
+	+	+	Spring Jump	Sonic bounces up with a spring and can use standard attacks afterward, but not special moves. If used on the ground, other characters can use the spring. The airborne version drops the spring as a harmful projectile.
+	+	+
			Double Spring	Sonic can spring jump two times without touching the ground, but both jumps are smaller and the falling springs are weaker.
			Springing Headbutt	Sonic leaps up a lower distance, but can bump away foes while ascending.
+	+	+	Spin Charge	Mash the special button to charge, then release it to make Sonic spin forward in a ball.
+	+	+
			Auto-Spin Charge	The spin can be charged just by holding the button down instead of mashing it.
			Gravitational Charge	The spin sucks foes in front of Sonic closer, while pushes foes behind Sonic away.

Taunts

Control			Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller	Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Nintendo 3DS
		+	Sonic crosses his arms and makes a clicking noise.
( or )	+		Sonic runs in place while saying "Sonic speed!"
( or )	( or )	( or )
		+	Sonic does a short breakdance and says "Come on!"

Final Smash: Super Sonic

Sonic uses the power of the Chaos Emeralds to temporarily transform into the golden Super Sonic, gaining total invulnerability and constant flight for the duration of the Final Smash. While in this state, Sonic's main way of attacking foes is by ramming into them, dealing more knockback the faster his speed is. The main drawback of this move is the difficulty of controlling Super Sonic. Super Sonic only undergoes acceleration when moving horizontally, and he has major inertia when switching sides at high speeds, which makes him hard to use if you're not adept with the Final Smash. A good way to use it is to make wide sweeps across the stage, only making vertical adjustments while you're rushing forward so you can maintain a high speed and strike foes with max power.