Rank

Ranks are a mechanic used in several games that measure how well a player has done after completing a level. Their most notable appearance is in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
== Description ==
In video games, Ranks are represented as letter grades. They usually range from S to E, though there can be ranks higher than S and lower than E. They are awarded based on how well the player has performed after completing a level. Factors that can determine a Rank include score, Rings, and time.
== Rank Order (List) ==
This is a list of the ranks from highest to lowest. The most commonly used ranks in video games are in bold.
* Z Rank: Green colored/Harlequin colored/White colored/Gold colored/Diamond colored
* Y Rank: Red colored/Crimson colored
* X Rank: Blue colored/Cobalt colored/Gold colored/White colored/Platinum colored
* W Rank: Purple colored
* S Rank: Purple colored/Gold colored/Platinum colored/Crystal colored
* A Rank: Magenta colored/Gold colored/Red Colored/Silver colored
* B Rank: Red colored/Silver colored/Orange colored/Bronze colored
* C Rank: Amber colored/Bronze colored/Yellow colored/Blue-gray colored/Rock colored
* D Rank: Green colored/Steel colored/Rock colored
* E Rank: Blue colored/Capri colored/Rusty metal colored
* F Rank: Dark purple colored/Indigo colored
* G Rank: Cyan colored/Blue colored
* H Rank: Orange colored/Amber colored
* I Rank: Indigo colored/Black colored
* U Rank: Black colored/Dark gray colored/Dark purple colored
== First Appearance for Each Rank ==
Ranks and Their Debut Games
Image	First Appearance 	Release Date of Debut Game
 	Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World	November 4, 2008
 	Mario Kart X-Treme 	September 20, 2024
 	Sonic Riders 	February 21, 2006
 	Mario Kart X-Treme 	September 20, 2024
 	Sonic Rush 	November 15, 2005
 	Sonic Adventure 2 	June 18, 2001
 	Sonic Adventure 2 	June 18, 2001
 	Sonic Adventure 2 	June 18, 2001
 	Sonic Adventure 2 	June 18, 2001
 	Sonic Adventure 2 	June 18, 2001
 	Luigi's Mansion 	September 14, 2001
 	Luigi's Mansion 	September 14, 2001
 	Luigi's Mansion 	September 14, 2001
 	Mario Kart X-Treme 	September 20, 2024
 	Mario Kart Insanity 	April 12, 2019
==Appearances==
===Sonic series===
====Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, and Shadow the Hedgehog====
Ranks are first introduced in these three Sonic games, where the ranks range from A to E.
====Sonic Rush series, Sonic Rivals series, Sonic Unleashed (Wii/PS2) and Sonic Forces====
In the Sonic Rush series, the Sonic Rivals series, the Wii/PlayStation 2 version of Sonic Unleashed, and Sonic Forces, the ranks range from S to C.
==== Most Modern Sonic games and Sonic Unleashed (XB360/PS3)====
In most modern Sonic games starting from Sonic 2006, the ranks range from S to D. The only exception is the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 version of Sonic Unleashed, where the ranks range from S to E.
===Luigi's Mansion===
In Luigi's Mansion, the ranks range from A to H, though the 3DS port adds an S Rank.
Luigi's NEW Mansion Ranks
Rank	Gold Requirement for Rank 	Message
 	At least 130,000,000 G 	Congratulations! Your mansion is complete!
 	100,000,000 to 129,999,999 G	Congratulations! Your mansion is complete!
 	70,000,000 to 99,999,999 G 	Welcome to Luigi's NEW Mansion!
 	60,000,000 to 69,999,999 G 	Welcome to Luigi's NEW Mansion!
 	50,000,000 to 59,999,999 G 	Welcome to Luigi's NEW Mansion!
 	40,000,000 to 49,999,999 G 	Welcome to Luigi's NEW Mansion!
 	20,000,000 to 39,999,999 G 	Welcome to Luigi's NEW Mansion!
 	5,000,000 to 19,999,999 G 	Welcome to Luigi's NEW Mansion!
 	5,000 to 4,999,999 G 	The haunted mansion disappeared without a trace...
===Mario Kart series===
In Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart DS, and Mario Kart Wii the ranks range from three stars to E. Starting from Mario Kart 7, they range from three stars to one star. In HammerBro101's installments, they range from Z to U. Below is a table showcasing the ranks from Z to U.
Ranks in HammerBro101's Mario Kart Titles
Image	Point Requirement	Message
 	56-60 Points 	You have become the kart racing master.
 	52-55 Points 	You're so close to becoming a master.
 	48-51 Points 	You have really outdone yourself.
 	44-47 Points 	I am astonished at how well you did.
 	40-43 Points 	See what I told you? You can do anything you put your mind to.
 	36-39 Points 	You did good. I beat you can beat that, though.
 	32-35 Points 	You did decent. Practice makes perfect.
 	28-31 Points 	This is okay. Try to get a good rank.
 	24-27 Points 	Not bad for an amateur, but you can do anything if you believe in yourself.
 	20-23 Points 	That was tough, but I know you can do it.
 	16-19 Points 	You've made some mistakes, but you can improve next time.
 	12-15 Points 	You aren't using your full potential. Good efforts, though.
 	8-11 Points 	You have wasted your potential. At least you tried.
 	4-7 Points 	Disappointing, but you should persevere. Show me you are a real racer.
 	0-3 Points 	You have failed me, but a real racer never gives up. Give it another go.
Category:Sonic (series)