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Smash Lord
Miles "Tails" Prower (Tails the Fox)
Tails is an anthropomorphic fox from the Sonic the Hedgehog series and is Sonic's best friend. His first appearance was in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the Sega Genesis and Master System and has appeared in nearly all Sonic titles since. Tails has the ability to use his twin tails like a helicopter to fly and is a young genius that can create and utilize many gadgets. He is on par with Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik as a scientist and a strategist.
Notable Appearances (Games featured on Nintendo consoles in bold [including Virtual Console games])
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Sonic Chaos
- Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- Sonic Drift
- Sonic & Knuckles
- Sonic Triple Trouble
- Sonic Drift 2
- Tails' Skypatrol
- Tails Adventure
- Sonic the Fighters
- Sonic 3D
- Sonic R
- Sonic Adventure
- Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
- Sonic Shuffle
- Sonic Adventure 2
- Sonic Advance
- Sonic Advance 2
- Sonic Pinball Party
- Sonic Battle
- Sonic Heroes
- Sonic Advance 3
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Sonic Rush
- Sonic Riders
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
- Sonic Rivals
- Sonic Rush Adventure
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
- Sonic Rivals 2
- Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl (cameo and trophy)
- Sega Superstars Tennis
- Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
- Sonic Unleashed
- Sonic and the Black Knight
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
- Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
- Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
- Sonic Free Riders
- Sonic Colors
- Sonic Generations
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD (2011 re-release)
- Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II
- Sonic Jump
- Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
- Sonic Dash
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) (2013 re-release)
- Sonic Lost World
- Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (trophy)
- Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
- Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal
Moveset and Playstyle
In the Sonic games, Tails has traditionally been a character with a fair amount of speed and good aerial mobility and is able to use various gadgets and his tails for attacking. In hand-to-hand combat, Tails is not exceptional, but can hold his own. He also has enough strength to carry at least two characters in the air for good distances (see Sonic Heroes) Some tools he can use in Smash Bros. include but are not limited to:
- Energy Cannon from Sonic Battle
- Mechs (Cyclone from Sonic Adventure 2)
- Planes (the Tornado)
- Dummy ring bombs
- Extreme Gear (boards from Sonic Riders)
- Magic Hand (boxing glove spring chains)
- Big Hand from Sonic Battle (Flick attack)
Attributes
Weight: Lightweight (Around that of Meta Knight)
Dash speed: Moderately fast (Around that of Toon Link)
Air speed: Very high (Near Yoshi/Jigglypuff)
Falling speed: High (Near Falco's)
Jump height: Same as Sonic's
Four jumps
Ground Attacks
Normal
Neutral attack: Performs two straight jabs and goes into a fury of overhand jabs with a finisher; comparable to Sonic the Fighters jab combo and Luigi's dash attack
Dash attack: Spin attack
Side tilt: Tail swipe
Up tilt: Spins his tails upwards; multi-hit
Down tilt: Downards tail swipe around his legs
Smash Attacks
Side smash: Claps forward with enlarged hands ala Sonic the Fighters
Up smash: Fires three blasts of energy in an arc above him with the Energy Cannon; like Samus' up smash
Down smash: Uses the Magic Hand boxing chain like his heavy attack in Sonic Battle
Aerial Attacks
Neutral aerial: Spins in place like Sonic
Forward aerial: Performs two tail swipes forwards
Back aerial: Powerful backwards tail swipe
Up aerial: Kicks feet upwards
Down aerial: Swings tails downwards in a meteor smash
Grabs & Throws
Grab: Tether with a white gloved hand at the end
Pummel: Hand grips character
Forward throw: Hand throws forward
Back throw: Hand throws backward and Tails blows a gust of wind behind him
Up throw: Hand throws upward
Down throw: Tails flies to the opponent and slams him/her/it down
Other
Ledge attack: Creates a small tornado around himself
100% ledge attack: Tails rotate to hit twice
Floor attack: Creates a small tornado around himself
Specials
Neutral special: Energy Ball - Shoots a ball of energy with the Energy Cannon that moves somewhat slowly
Weight: Lightweight (Around that of Meta Knight)
Dash speed: Moderately fast (Around that of Toon Link)
Air speed: Very high (Near Yoshi/Jigglypuff)
Falling speed: High (Near Falco's)
Jump height: Same as Sonic's
Four jumps
Ground Attacks
Normal
Neutral attack: Performs two straight jabs and goes into a fury of overhand jabs with a finisher; comparable to Sonic the Fighters jab combo and Luigi's dash attack
Dash attack: Spin attack
Side tilt: Tail swipe
Up tilt: Spins his tails upwards; multi-hit
Down tilt: Downards tail swipe around his legs
Smash Attacks
Side smash: Claps forward with enlarged hands ala Sonic the Fighters
Up smash: Fires three blasts of energy in an arc above him with the Energy Cannon; like Samus' up smash
Down smash: Uses the Magic Hand boxing chain like his heavy attack in Sonic Battle
Aerial Attacks
Neutral aerial: Spins in place like Sonic
Forward aerial: Performs two tail swipes forwards
Back aerial: Powerful backwards tail swipe
Up aerial: Kicks feet upwards
Down aerial: Swings tails downwards in a meteor smash
Grabs & Throws
Grab: Tether with a white gloved hand at the end
Pummel: Hand grips character
Forward throw: Hand throws forward
Back throw: Hand throws backward and Tails blows a gust of wind behind him
Up throw: Hand throws upward
Down throw: Tails flies to the opponent and slams him/her/it down
Other
Ledge attack: Creates a small tornado around himself
100% ledge attack: Tails rotate to hit twice
Floor attack: Creates a small tornado around himself
Specials
Neutral special: Energy Ball - Shoots a ball of energy with the Energy Cannon that moves somewhat slowly
- Custom 1: Energy Shot - Shoots a faster, smaller ball of energy; less end lag
- Custom 2: Energy Overload - Shoots a very large sphere of energy with much less range and speed
- Custom 1: Dummy Ring Stun - Sends out a ring that stuns
- Custom 2: Dummy Ring Barage - Sends out a barrage of rings that explode; less range
- Custom 1: Helicopter - Spins tails upwards with great vertical height; non-damaging
- Custom 2: Tempest - Very damaging tornado that gives little vertical height
- Custom 1: Spin Charge - Like Sonic's Spin Charge, but slower and more controllable
- Custom 2: Spin Rush - Rams into the most nearby object or character quickly and powerfully with a Spin Attack
Supporters
Please discuss Tails' gameplay/movesets and chances at Smash 4 DLC below!
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