Espio the Chameleon (Archie Pre-Genesis Wave)

==Summary==
Espio the Chameleon is a character that appears in the Archie Sonic Comics and its spin-offs.
He is a Mobian chameleon who resides in Rainbow Valley on Angel Island, and also a member of the Dragon Kingdom's Shinobi Clan. He is one of the original members of the Chaotix led by Knuckles. His ability to camouflage makes him an asset for infiltration. While he tends to prefer performing missions on his own, Espio also works well as a team player in the Chaotix, building a strong camaraderie with his team.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Espio the Chameleon
Origin: Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Genesis Wave)
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Classification: Mobian Chameleon
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Acrobatics, Surface Scaling (Stated to climb on any surfaceSonic Universe #174), Martial Arts and ninjutsu, Weapon Mastery, Stealth Mastery (Casually enters the heart of the Eggman Empire and has gathered secrets about his allies for years without anyone noticing himSonic Universe #21Sonic Universe #16), Camouflage (Can camouflage himself to evade detection), Hacking (Is capable of hacking into software with NICOLESonic the Hedgehog #169), Resistance to Extreme Cold and Cosmic Radiations
Attack Potency: Universe level+ (Is an organic being from the Planet Mobius. Espio's ancestors, including the echidnas, evolved their physical strength to fight Mammoth Mogul's almost limitless power gifted by the Chaos Emerald's infinite energy.Sonic & Knuckles: Mecha MadnessMogul refers to a single Pre-Harmony Chaos Emerald empowering him as ‘near-limitless’. His strength greatly increased from his bonding with one, which individually contain infinite energy. By comparison- as described by echidna scientists prior to the Great Harmony- 11 Chaos Emeralds together were considered to achieve truly "limitless" power. Is a member of the Chaotix, with Espio and several other Chaotix members capable of beating back an empowered Mammoth Mogul and the Destructix with one hit in modern day. Is a reliable teammate of the Living Chaos Emerald, Knuckles the Echidna. Held his own against and harmed Sonic the Hedgehog)Sonic the Hedgehog #202
Speed: Infinite (One of the swiftest members of The Chaotix. Can Tagged Sonic, albeit he's ultimately slower. Outmaneuvered KnucklesSonic the Hedgehog #203)
Lifting Strength: At least Class G
Striking Strength: Universe level+
Durability: Universe level+
Stamina: Superhuman
Range: Standard Melee Range, Tens of Meters with attacks and projectiles.
Standard Equipment: Kunais, Shurikens
* Optional Equipment: Handheld NICOLE
Intelligence: Gifted (He can fight alongside skilled members of The Chaotix, such as Knuckles, and is shown to be very proficient in the art of stealth and ninja weaponry. Espio also shows intimate knowledge of many of the Freedom Fighters' secrets, despite nobody knowing how he's attained such private knowledge)
Weaknesses: Camouflage will wear off if his concentration lapses
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==Gallery==
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==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Archie Sonic
Category:Acrobats
Category:Animals
Category:Camouflage Users
Category:Comic Book Characters
Category:Freedom Fighters (Sonic)
Category:Good Characters
Category:Heroes
Category:Male Characters
Category:Martial Artists
Category:Ninjas
Category:Reptiles
Category:Stealth Masters
Category:Surface Scalers
Category:Traitors
Category:Weapon Masters