Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic the Hedgehog)

NOTE: This page is for the mainstream version of Knuckles the Echidna. For other versions of the character, view Knuckles the Echidna.
Knuckles the Echidna is the primary tritagonist of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. 
He is an Echidna who is the last surviving member of the Knuckles Clan and one of Sonic's rivals turned best friends. He is a serious warrior who is talked with protecting the all powerful Master Emerald. Initially, Knuckles was a misguided hero manipulated by Dr. Robotnik into thinking that Sonic was confronting him for Knuckles' Master Emerald. However, they later became friends upon realizing Dr. Robotnik was trying to steal it. 
Outside of hanging out with Sonic and Tails, Knuckles enjoys treasure hunting. He also has a rivalry with Rouge the Bat while secretly harboring a crush for each other. 
==History==
===Early life===
Born and raised on Angel Island, Knuckles is descended from the Knuckles Clan and is the only known surviving member. However, his backstory remains a mystery even to himself. He does not know how he came to be or where he really comes from; all Knuckles knew was his dedication to protecting the all powerful Master Emerald. In fact, his ancestors committed themselves as the Master Emerald's guardians. 
==Personality ==
Knuckles is selfless, kindhearted and brave; however, he can be stubborn and easily manipulated by Dr. Eggman. Despite his rivalry with Sonic, they are actually best friends, along with Tails. Of the trio, Knuckles is the most serious, while Sonic is the Trickster and Tails is the "nerd." He is willing to fight anything for the world when an entire threat is at large. 
Additionally despite everyone believing Knuckles to be bull headed and naive, he is fairly intelligent and takes his duty as a protector of the world and the Master Emerald seriously.
==Powers and abilities==
Knuckles is able to draw power from chaos energy, granting him super strength, as well as enhanced reflexes and stamina. He also has enhanced speed that is not as powerful as Sonic's super speed. His skills include gliding, digging holes and climbing
Since he is the Master Emerald's guardian, Knuckles is the one who knows the lore better than anyone and uses it whenever the Earth is in crisis. 
==Relationships==
=== Sonic ===
=== Tails ===
== Appearances ==
===Game appearances===
*Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (first appearance)
*Sonic & Knuckles
*Sonic 3 & Knuckles
*Knuckles in Sonic 2
*Blue Sphere
*Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble
*Sonic Drift 2
*Knuckles' Chaotix
*Tails Adventure (cameo)
*Sonic the Fighters
*Sonic 3D Blast
*Sonic Blast
*Sonic R
*Sonic Adventure
*Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
*Sonic Shuffle
*Sonic Adventure 2
*Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
*Sonic Advance
*Sonic Advance 2
*Sonic Pinball Party
*Sonic Battle
*Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
*Sonic Heroes
*Sonic Advance 3
*Sonic Gems Collection
*Shadow the Hedgehog
*Sonic Rush
*Sonic Riders
*Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
*Sonic Rivals
*Sonic and the Secret Rings
*Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
*Sonic Rivals 2
*Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
*Super Smash Bros. Brawl (cameo)
*Sega Superstars Tennis
*Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
*Sonic and the Black Knight
*Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
*Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
*Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
*Sonic Adventure (2010)
*Sonic Free Riders
*Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)
*Sonic Generations (console/PC)
*Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS) (cameo)
*Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)
*Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)
*Sonic Jump (2012)
*Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
*Sonic Adventure 2 (2012)
*Sonic Dash
*Sonic the Hedgehog (2013)
*Sonic Lost World (Wii U)
*Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS)
*Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
*Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)
*Sonic Jump Fever
*Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (cameo)
*Sonic Runners
*Sonic Lost World (PC)
*Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
*Sonic Runners Adventure
*Sonic Mania
*Sonic Forces: Speed Battle
*Sonic Forces
*Sega Heroes
*Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (cameo)
*Team Sonic Racing
*Sonic Racing
*Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
*Sonic at the Olympic Games (2020)
*Sega Streaming Theater Sonic Edition (cameo)
*Sonic Dash+
*Sonic Speed Simulator
*Sonic Frontiers
*The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
*Sonic Prime Dash
*Sonic Superstars
*Sonic Dream Team
===Appearances in other media===
*Archie Comics
*Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
*Sonic the Comic
*Sonic Underground
*Sonic X
*Sonic Generations (manga)
*Sonic Boom
*Sonic Comic
*Sonic Forces digital comic
*IDW Publishing
*Team Sonic Racing One-shot
*Team Sonic Racing Overdrive
*Sonic Mania Adventures
*Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)
*TailsTube
*Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence
*Sonic Prime
*Sonic & Friends
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