Shadow the Hedgehog

Shadow the Hedgehog

* Fulfilling his promise to Gerald to protect the Earth and Maria give the people chance to be happy
* Beating anyone who can rival him or mocks him namely Sonic and Knuckles
* Sassing Rouge back and being smug to her
* Solitude
* Proving his superiority

### Dislikes

* Something bad happening to Hope
* Having to leave Maria
* Anyone who opposes him
* Being defeated
* Failing a mission
* Failing to protect someone
* Someone keeping secrets from him
* Wasting time
* When someone gets in his way
* Being teased by Sonic, Knuckles, Rouge
* Running away from a battle
* Taking orders from other strangers

### Hobbies

Challenging Sonic
Spending time with Maria (formerly)

### Goals

Defeat and kill Sonic (formerly)
Get his revenge on humanity for killing Maria (formerly)
Keep his promise to Maria and fulfill her wish by protecting the world, and bringing hope to humanity (ongoing)
Recover from amnesia and discover the truth about his past (succeeded)
Kill Black Doom for all of mankind (succeeded)
Destroy Solaris for Sonic's previous death and save mankind (succeeded)
Save Sonic's Birthday Party from Dr. Eggman, his past self, and the Time Eater (succeeded)

### Crimes

Attempted omnicide
Assault
Mass murder
Destruction
Theft
Terrorism
Conspiracy
Sabotage
Arms dealing

## Alignment and Character Traits

### Affiliation(s)

* United Federation
	+ G.U.N.
		- Team Dark

### Previous Affiliation(s)

* Eggman Empire (formerly)
	+ Team Eggman (formerly)

### Occupation

Ultimate lifeform
Agent of G.U.N.
Leader of Team Dark

## Personal Statistics

### Existence Cause

Genetically created through scientific means

### Relative(s)

* Black Arms
	+ Black Doom (genetic template/"father") †
	+ Eclipse ("brother")
	+ Black Death †

### Friend(s)

* G.U.N.
	+ His team
		- Rouge (Best Friend and Support)
		- Omega (close friend)
* Maria
* Hope
* Gerald

### On-and-Off

* Sonic (to a degree)
* Knuckles (to a degree)

### Enemies

* Eggman Empire
	+ Dr. Eggman
* Black Arms
	+ Black Doom
* Feist
* Scourge
* Croctobot

### Rival(s)

* Sonic
* Knuckles

## Items & Equipment

### Attire(s)

* White gloves with black cuffs
* Red tongues (gloves & shoes)
* Gold rings
* Rocket Shoes

## Powers and Abilities

### Power(s)

* Immortality
* Super speed
* Teleportation
* Super strength
* Chaos powers
* Harnessing chaos energy
	+ Super transformation
	+ Chaos Shadow transformation
* Grinding

### Skill(s)

* Enhanced durability
* Enhanced jump
* Enhanced stamina
* Enhanced agility
* Extreme acrobatic skills and reflexes
* Enhanced immune system
* Hand-to-hand combat skills
* Extreme Gear skills

### Moves and Techniques

* Chaos Blast
* Chaos Control
* Chaos Spear
* Spin Attack
* Spin Dash

## Behind the Scenes

### Real Life Creator

* Shiro Maekawa
* Takashi Iizuka

### Designer(s)

Ian Flynn

**Shadow the Hedgehog**, is both a fictional character and deuteragonist of the *SKB's* *Sonic Pokémon* series created by Yuji Naka and Ken Sugimori. He is an anthropomorphic black and red hedgehog/Black Arm hybrid.

He is also both the arch-rival of Sonic, and the end result of "**Project: Shadow**", a secret government project experiment founded by the government in an effort to create what is regarded as the "**Ultimate Life Form**".

Created by Prof. Robotnik in his efforts to find a cure to a rare disease known as NIDS that was affecting his granddaughter Maria, Shadow was gifted with the powers of the alien Black Doom through that entity's blood.

After the project was forcibly shut down by the government when thaey deemed it too dangerous, Shadow was put into stasis for 50 years and then awakened by Dr. Eggman, Gerald's grandson, to help him in taking over the world.

Shadow sought instead to destroy the world to avenge Maria, who had been killed during the raid onboard the ARK, where they both had lived. However, Sonic and Rouge, convinced him he has been led astray by false memories.

After realizing this, Shadow would join forces with Sonic and his allies to save the world. Saved by Jack, Eggman's nephew, he set himself out on a quest to recover his lost memories and in order to uncover the truth of his past.

, afterwards becoming a hero who helped to save the planet on multiple more occasions.

Saved by the Bem, he would return to join with Sonic and others against the evil Xorda. He would eventually rejoin Eggman, only to turn against him and join the special forces of the United Federation after learning the true purpose Gerald created him for.

"*I swore to the professor I would protect this world. I swore to Maria I would give the people a chance to be happy. And that means ending **you**!*"

—Shadow, to Eclipse.

## Appearance

### Physical Appearance

Shadow is a black-furred mobian hedgehog. He has red eyes, a patch of white fur on his chest, a black nose, a tan muzzle, and small, triangular ears with tan canals. He also has six quills on his head, four of which curve upwards while the other two curve downwards, two spines on his back, and a short, pointy tail. He has red stripes on each of his head quills, around the edges of his eyes, and on his arms and legs.

For attire, Shadow wears white gloves with black cuffs and red tongues, and hover shoes which, like his gloves, have black cuffs and red tongues. Shadow also wears Inhibitor Rings, one on each of his wrists and ankles.

* Hair Color: Black, white, crimson
* Skin Color: Tan
* Eye Color: Yellow
* Age: Ageless
* Birthday: Not Known
* Height: Not Known
* Weight: 35 kg (77 lb.)

## Personality

Shadow is sharp-witted, brooding, arrogant, and always seems to be on edge. He usually acts with a cool and businesslike indifference, preferring to stay quiet and only speak when it is necessary to achieving his goals. Best described as a grim anti-hero, Shadow has a strong sense of purpose and pursues his goals by any means necessary. He possesses a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve these goals once he has set his sights on them, including using lethal force. This natural vehemence, however, tends to make him prone to reckless decisions.

Shadow is very proud of his status as the "Ultimate Lifeform"; thus, when an event occurs that he deems out of character for someone like him, he is hard on himself and broods more than usual. He is also willing to repay others for certain things. When push comes to shove, however, Shadow can quickly become extremely aggressive and extensively ruthless. He also does not tend to hold back against anyone, especially those who get in his way.

It can also cause him to hold grudges, to the point where, if the object of his grudge is in sight, he is blinded to everything else; after being bested by Starline at the White Park Grand Chateau, Shadow decided to chase after him while ignoring not only Rouge and Tails being captured, but also an avalanche that would have injured or even killed everyone else.

Shadow is very proud of his status as the "Ultimate Lifeform"; thus, when an event occurs that he deems out of character for someone like him, he is hard on himself and broods more than usual. Being a lone wolf, Shadow is generally not in favor of team-ups; although he may occasionally cooperate with others, it is typically for his own reasons and does not guarantee that he is willing to follow orders.

Additionally, he is stubborn and prideful to the point of foolhardiness; while he and Sonic were defending Sunset City from a horde of Zombots, Sonic ran off to burn his infection into remission while advising Shadow to do the same should he get infected, only for Shadow, who considered running to be a coward's tactic (and believed himself to be wholly immune to the Metal Virus), to continue fighting, which sealed his fate upon being infected by the virus.

Despite his apathetic nature, Shadow is not completely heartless, although he tries to keep such feelings and thoughts buried inside of him. For example, when out to kill a seemingly reformed Dr. Eggman, Shadow ultimately choose to give the doctor a chance to prove his benevolence after being reminded of how he himself had turned over a new leaf after trying to destroy Sonic and the world at large. Additionally, while in the penthouse of Clutch the Opossum, Shadow declared him to be "utter scum" for keeping Chao locked in cages.

Very much convinced of the belief that he is the Ultimate Lifeform, Shadow has been described by Rouge as an "arrogant so-and-so," and upon making a decision is slow to change his mind or let anyone stand in the way. Beneath his gruff exterior, however, lies a heart with a genuine desire to protect the world, though at times he seems convinced that his is the only voice that matters in accomplishing this task, which can make for stubborn behavior and poor decisions.

Very sure of his powers and abilities, he has the tendency to go off on his own or challenge forces he hasn't yet become acquainted with, and this often gets him into trouble. However, he is not above receiving correction, particularly from his closest friends, when the situation calls for it. Shadow was previously consumed with his past, specifically during a period of his life in which he had amnesia and recognizes his kinship with the alien Black Arms.

However, Shadow is also wise enough to recognize the Black Arms as a race of predators and monsters and is determined to see them wiped out. While slow to smile or exude warmth, Shadow does care for his friends and allies, even with the knowledge that his longevity may allow him to outlive them all. Most often, however, he puts on an attitude of cool indifference or businesslike precision, very rarely showing his more vulnerable side.

## Relationships

### Friends/Allies

* Gerald Robotnik
* Maria Robotnik
* Resistance
	+ Nicole
	+ Team Rose
		- Amy Rose
		- Big
		- Cream
			* Cheese
	+ Team Sonic
		- Tails
		- Sonic
		- Knuckles
* Team Chaotix
	+ Charmy
	+ Espio
	+ Vector
* G.U.N.
	+ Abraham Tower
	+ Team Dark
		- E-123 Omega (close friend)
		- Rouge
		- Hope Robotnik
	+ Spider Troupe
* Gemerl
* Team Sol
	+ Blaze
	+ Marine
	+ Silver
* Relic
* Fixit
* Tangle
* Vanilla
* Whisper
* Freedom Fighters
	+ Sally Acorn
* Nigel Acorn

### Neutral

* Team Hooligans
* Babylon Rogues

### Rivals

* Sonic (arch-rival)
* Knuckles

### Enemies

* Bio Lizard
* Black Arms
	+ Black Doom
	+ Black Death
	+ Eclipse
	+ Dark Arms
* Eggman Empire
	+ Dr. Eggman
	+ Jack Robotnik
	+ Badniks
		- Metal Series
			* Metal Sonic
* Zavok
* Clutch
* Scourge
* Dr. Starline
* Walter Naugus

## Powers and abilities

In combat, Shadow is a formidable foe, an extremely powerful individual and combatant, capable of going toe-to-toe and sometimes overwhelm even Sonic in fierce combat. He is capable of fighting through Black Arms hordes single-handed, simultaneously fighting both Rouge and E-123 Omega to a standstill, going toe-to-toe with Eclipse the Darkling, and battling on par with Knuckles, while sustaining injuries from a previous fight.

Thanks to the natural supersonic speed bestowed unto him, Shadow is capable of matching Sonic's natural speed, dodging bullets, run along the surface of water and activate devices at high speed. He can as well match many of Sonic's other abilities, including the Spin Dash or Spin Attack, a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at his targets. With it, Shadow can shred or burrow through just about any substance given enough speed.

Like Sonic, Shadow is very agile and has reflexes to match his natural supersonic speed, being able to act accordingly to even Sonic's split-second movements. He can also teleport wide distances at will. Shadow possesses higher strength than most of his species, and is incredibly resilient, capable of taking a great deal of punishment but staying in a fight. Shadow has impressive hand-to-hand combat skills as well, as he was able to beat up Neo Metal Sonic, albeit with a surprise attack.

As the Ultimate Lifeform, Shadow is also thought to be ageless and immune to disease. Being part Black Arms, Shadow can also tap into the Black Arms' hive-mind, though it makes him an easy prey for mind-control. Shadow possesses an inherent connection to Chaos energy lacked by many of his allies and can utilize Chaos Powers without the use of a Chaos Emerald or the Master Emerald, though using either heightens his abilities.

Shadow possesses absolute mastery over his Chaos energies, enough to channel it through his fist to increase the force of his punches. His Chaos powers include the Chaos Spear which lets him shoot or grab arrow-shaped energy spears, Chaos Control which allows him to warp across space and slow down time, and Chaos Blast where he either creates an intense explosion or land punches with explosive power.

In addition, Shadow commands a number of Chaos Powers: he can warp space and time with Chaos Control, and he can form spears out of yellow energy called Chaos Spears.

Shadow evidently possesses a powerful immune system. When he fought Zombots in Sunset City, he was able to make physical contact with the Metal Virus several times before showing any sign of infection, whereas others showed symptoms after the slightest touch with the virus.

### Transformations

#### Chaos Shadow

*Main article:* *Chaos Shadow*

If he removes his Inhibitor Rings, Shadow can transform into **Chaos Shadow**. In this form, Shadow becomes a dynamo of raw power with all of his abilities greatly enhanced and energy pouring out of him.

#### Super Shadow

*Main article:* *Super Shadow*
By harnessing all the power of the Chaos Emeralds, Shadow can transform into **Super Shadow**. In this form, Shadow is capable of flight, invulnerability, and nearly limitless Chaos power.

### Weaknesses

While Shadow has no known physical weaknesses, his rash and headstrong nature has caused him to fall to dire situations before. Also, despite the fact that his immune system is indeed more powerful than many others and cannot leave him sick from any known diseases, it is not immune to everything as he still got infected by the Metal Virus, albeit in a more delayed response compared to other people.

### Equipment

Shadow wears a pair of specialized shoes called Hover Shoes. These footwears are the primary source of running along non-solid surfaces, producing small jet streams that lets him hover-skate at speeds nearing Sonic's on those said surfaces while running on solid surfaces without their needs. Alternatively, Shadow can use his hover shoes to produce fire to attack opponents with, assist his jumps or achieve hover to flight.

Shadow wears four Inhibitor Rings on his wrists and ankles that limit the amount of power he uses during combat and other situations. By removing them, Shadow is able to use his full power, turning him into a nigh-unstoppable force.

## History

### Past

#### Early years

Shadow was created by Prof. Robotnik fifty years ago aboard the Space Colony ARK, with the help of the Black Arms leader, Black Doom, who contributed his own blood to the "Ultimate Lifeform". However, the two creators envisioned two contrasting purposes for their creation: Gerald wanted Shadow to one day protect the world, whereas Black Doom was intent on having Shadow as his chief agent in conquering the world.

Regardless, Shadow swore to Maria, the professor's granddaughter of whom he was very close, to protect the planet she loved. Shadow's stay aboard the ARK ended when G.U.N. Soldiers raiding the space station, apprehending the professor and killing Maria, the death of whom Shadow witnessed moments before being ejected from the ARK. He was soon recovered and put into stasis somewhere on Prison Island.

## External links

* Shadow the Hedgehog *Wikipedia*
* Shadow the Hedgehog *Heroes Wiki*
* Shadow the Hedgehog *IDW Sonic Hub*
* Shadow the Hedgehog *Mobius Encyclopaedia*
* Shadow the Hedgehog *Nintendo Wiki*
* Shadow the Hedgehog *‎‎‎The Sonic Wiki*
* Shadow the Hedgehog *‎‎‎Villains Wiki*