Shadow the Hedgehog (Adventures)

## Shadow the Hedgehog

"Ultimate Lifeform" Shadow the Hedgehog

* Fulfilling his promise to Gerald to protect the Earth and Maria give the people chance to be happy

### Dislike(s)

* Something bad happening to Hope
* Anyone who opposes him
* Being defeated
* Sonic's jovial and arrogant pompousness
* Failing a mission
* Failing to protect someone
* Someone keeping secrets from him
* Wasting time
* When someone gets in his way
* Being teased
* Taking orders from others
* Running away from a battle

### Goal(s)

Keep his promise to Maria and fulfill her wish by protecting the world, and bringing hope to humanity (ongoing)
Defeat and kill Sonic (formerly)
Get his revenge on humanity for killing Maria (formerly)
Prove that he is better than Sonic (ongoing)
Put aside her criminal life and become an honest person (succeeded)
Recover from amnesia and discover the truth about his past (succeeded)
Kill Black Doom for all of mankind (succeeded)
Destroy Solairs for Sonic's previous death and save mankind (succeeded)
Save Sonic's Birthday Party from Dr. Eggman, his past self, counterpart, and the Time Eater (succeeded)
Support Sonic on Defeating Infinite (succeeded)
Help Sonic Heroes and the G.U.N. to eliminate villains from conquering the world (succeeded)

## Alignment and Character Traits

### Affiliation(s)

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

### Previous Affiliation(s)

* Eggman Empire (formerly)
	+ Team Eggman

### Occupation

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

## Personal Statistics

### Relative(s)

* All Black Arms
	+ Black Doom (biological template and "father") †
	+ Eclipse ("brother")
	+ Black Death †

### Enemies

* Eggman Empire
	+ Dr. Eggman

### Varient(s)

* *Prime* Shadow
* *Anime* Shadow
* *Movie* Shadow

## Items & Equipment

### Attire(s)

* White gloves with black and red-tongued cuffs
* Rocket-shoes
* Inhibitor Rings

## Powers and Abilities

### Power(s)

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

### Skill(s)

* Enhanced acrobatic skills and reflexes
* Enhanced durability
* Enhanced stamina
* Enhanced immune system
* Hand-to-hand combat skills
* Extreme Gear riding skills
* Grinding
* Vehicle intuition

### Moves and Techniques

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

### Transform(s)

* Super Shadow
* Chaos Shadow

## Behind the Scenes

### Real-World Creator(s)

* Shiro Maekawa
* Takashi Iizuka

### Previous Template(s)

Unknown

**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 a black and red anthropomorphic hedgehog-alien hybrid being.

He was the end result of a govt. project to create the "**Ultimate Lifeform**". Created by Prof. Robotnik in his efforts to find a cure to a rare NIDS disease that was affecting Maria, he was gifted with the alien's powers through blood.

After the project was forcibly shut down by the government, Shadow was put into stasis for 50 years and then awakened by Gerald's grandson, to help him win a war against the Resistance and finally take over Mobius.

Shadow sought instead to destroy the world to avenge Maria, who had been killed by the raid on the ARK where they had both lived.

However, after realizing he had been led astray by false memories, thanks to Sonic and Rouge who shown him that Maria would not have wanted such a result, Shadow would join forces with the Resistance to save the planet.

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 the Hedgehog.

## Appearance

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### 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 rocket-skates 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: Not Known
* Skin Color: Not Known
* Eye Color: Not Known
* Age: Not Known
* Birthday: Not Known
* Height: Not Known
* Weight: Not Known

## Personality

Shadow is arrogant, determined, and somewhat cold. He often comes off as blunt and uncaring and does not take kindly to outside interference, preferring to believe himself capable of handling most things on his own. He lacks many of Sonic's inhibitions, being perfectly willing to eliminate a foe rather than merely subduing them, and he often believes that the ends justify the means. Because of this, he is often very destructive in battle. Still, he does have a personal sense of honor, enough to leave the Freedom Fighters in peace on some occasions despite his alliance with Eggman. At times he has behaved with almost a mercenary attitude, joining forces with others only to further his own goals, but in the end he usually ends up picking the side of moral right. When Shadow has a goal, he sticks to it with grim determination and intense focus, not resting until it is fulfilled. He has high expectations for himself, and takes personal failure especially hard. He has little patience for silly behavior. While others often tease him about his seemingly brooding attitude, he is capable of subtle compassion.

After discovering his true purpose - that Gerald intended him to be a protector of the planet - Shadow has become much more heroic and wants to turn other "living weapons" like him (such as Metal Sonic) to the side of good instead of destroying them. While not always friendly, he has opened up somewhat to others, though he does not readily admit it because of his own pride. For all his moodiness and self-confidence, he is more accepting of outside help and working as part of a team. While he still misses Maria, he holds her memory in high esteem and no longer obsesses over his past.

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 immortality 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.

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 blind him with anger and make him prone to reckless decisions. 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. He also does not tend to take others into consideration, and sometimes his desire for revenge overwhelms his own sense of safety. Being an anti-social lone wolf, Shadow is generally not in favor of team-ups either; 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. He also often leaves without saying goodbye or thanks.

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 without opening up to anyone while staying focused on his intended target. When push comes to shove, however, Shadow can quickly become enormously aggressive and extensively ruthless. He also does not tend to hold back against anyone, especially against those who get in his way. Additionally, he is stubborn and prideful to the point of foolhardiness and never runs away from a fight; while he and Sonic were defending Sunset City from a horde of Zombots, Sonic ran off to burn his Metal Virus 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, Shadow declared him to be "utter scum" for keeping Chao locked in cages. He also always has good intentions when it comes to his actions, as he disapproves of anything foolish and evil, although his ruthlessness make him come off as somewhat antagonistic.

Shadow is very proud of his status as the "Ultimate Lifeform", believing himself to not be easily defeated; 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.

## Relationships

### Friends/Allies

* United Federation
	+ The President
	+ G.U.N.
		- Abraham Tower
		- Team Dark
			* Rouge
			* E-123 Omega (close friend)
			* Hope Robotnik
		- Spider Troupe
			* Captain Andrews
			* Clayton
			* Cooper
			* Lodge
			* Mantle
* Resistance
	+ Freedom Fighters
		- Tangle
		- Whisper
* Amy Rose
* Chaotix
	+ Charmy
	+ Espio
	+ Vector
* Chao
	+ Cheese
* Cream
* Team Sonic
	+ Knuckles
	+ Sonic (comrade and archrival)
	+ "Tails"
* Gemerl
* Vanilla
* Chris Thorndyke
* Sam Speed
* Frances
* Helen
* Nigel Acorn
* Relic the Pika
* Team Sol
	+ Blaze
	+ Marine
	+ Silver

### Family

* Gerald Robotnik (Creator)
* All Black Arms
	+ Black Doom (Biological Template and "Father"; Fate Unknown)
	+ Eclipse ("Brother")
	+ Black Death (Deceased)

### Neutral

* Team Hooligan
* Julian Snively
* Babylon Rogues

### Enemies

* Eggman Empire
	+ Dr. Eggman
	+ Dr. Spicer
	+ Badnik Horde
		- Metal Series
			* Metal Sonic
	+ A.D.A.M.
* Bio Lizard
* Xorda
* Enerjak
* Black Arms
	+ Black Death
	+ Black Doom
	+ Dark Arms
		- Blurk
		- Cregal
		- Cyzer
		- Rhygenta
	+ Eclipse
* Scourge
* Rosy the Rascal
* Feist
* Walter Naugus
* Clutch
* Dr. Starline
* Zavok

## Abilities and Powers

In combat, Shadow is a formidable foe. 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 and Sonic, and battling on par with Knuckles, while sustaining injuries from a previous fight.

Thanks to the natural speed bestowed unto him and his footwear, Shadow is capable of many of the same moves as his near doppelganger, including Sonic's patented Spin Dash.

Shadow also commands Chaos powers through a direct link to the Chaos Force, which unlike that of the Brotherhood of Guardians does not require tapping into the energies of the Master Emerald or a Chaos Emerald. It is notable, however, that Shadow's abilities are more potent when aided by an emerald. Shadow can utilize these powers in a variety of ways, most commonly in the form of attacks such as Chaos Spear and Chaos Blast, or in time-freezing and teleportation moves such as Chaos 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.

With a Chaos Emerald(s), he can increase the power of these abilities as well. Despite his power, Shadow has his limits, and does not possess the same level of energy as Knuckles achieved when he became Chaos Knuckles. As the Ultimate Lifeform, Shadow is also thought to be ageless and immune to disease.

Thanks to the natural speed bestowed unto him and his footwear, 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.

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. 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 is an extremely powerful individual and combatant, capable of going toe-to-toe and sometimes overwhelm even Sonic in fierce combat.

Like Sonic, Shadow is very agile and has reflexes to match his rocket skate-induced speed, being able to act accordingly to even Sonic's split-second movements. Likewise, although he can only keep up with Sonic's level of super speed using his rocket skates, he is still faster than the average person, enough to chase after a speeding truck. In addition, Shadow commands a number of Chaos Powers: he can warp space and time with Chaos Control, which allows him to teleport himself and others instantaneously over wide distances at will without the need of a Chaos Emeralds, and he can form spears out of green energy called Chaos Spears that he can either throw at opponents or wield as a solid melee weapon. Shadow has impressive hand-to-hand combat skills as well, being able to utilize a mix of brutal punches and kicks, as he was able to beat up even Neo Metal Sonic, albeit with a surprise attack.

Like Sonic, Shadow can perform the 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.

Owing to his "ultimate lifeform" physiology, 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 on his body, whereas others showed symptoms after the slightest touch with the virus. Shadow can also drive vehicles such as trucks.

### 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. After the excess energy wears off however, he is left weakened.

#### 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 rocket-skates. These footwear produces small jet streams that lets him hover-skate at speeds nearing Sonic's on non-solid surfaces like water. Alternatively, Shadow can use his rocket skates to briefly hover or assist his jumps as well as on-ground movements.

Shadow wears two Inhibitor Rings on his wrists and ankles that limits the amount of his Chaos energy power he uses during combat and other situations intake, keeping it in check. By removing them, Shadow is able to use his full power, turning him into a nigh-unstoppable force.

## External links

* Shadow the Hedgehog *Sonic News Network*
* Shadow the Hedgehog *IDW Sonic Hub*