Knuckles
- This article is about the character from theSonic the Hedgehog franchise. For the character in theSaturday Supercade episode "Gorilla Gangster", seeKnuckles Darklings.
| Knuckles | |
|---|---|
 Artwork fromMario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games | |
| Full name | Knuckles the Echidna |
| Species | Echidna |
| First appearance | Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (1994,Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007,Super Mario franchise) |
| Latest appearance | Sonic Rumble (2025,Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition (2020,Super Mario franchise) |
| Latest portrayal | Dave Mitchell (English; 2019,Super Mario-related media) Nobutoshi Canna (Japanese; 2007–2019,Super Mario-related media) |
Knuckles the Echidna, commonly known as simplyKnuckles, is a red echidna from theSonic the Hedgehog franchise. The only time he appears in theSuper Mario franchise is in everyMario & Sonic series installment, as one of the playable competitors during the Olympic events.
InMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Knuckles was voiced byDan Green, who also voicedVector in that game. He was voiced byTravis Willingham fromSonic Free Riders up untilTeam Sonic Racing, where he is instead voiced byDave Mitchell.
History[edit]
Mario & Sonic series[edit]
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games[edit]
Knuckles appears as a playable character inMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. He is a Power type character, so he excels at events that require strength, such asHammer Throw. He focuses less on stamina compared to other Power type characters, and instead has the highest speed out of any Power type character in the game.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]
Knuckles reappears as a Power character. In the DS version's story mode, Knuckles is found inFrostown. After Mario and Sonic defeat him in a mission, he joins them and helps them in their quest to free thesnow spirits. AtPolastraits, he helpsCream open a chest which contains aFighter's Stick. After completing the Luge mission, Cream will give the Fighter's Stick to Knuckles. Later atCubyrinth, the team come across a lever that is too rusty to pull. After Knuckles pushes the lever, the floor falls and everyone falls down to Polastraits. After realizing where they are, they come across a large wall of ice. Not wanting to swim, Knucklespunches the large wall of ice in 45 seconds.
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games[edit]
Knuckles returns as a Power-type character in theWiiversion ofMario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where he appears in the opening with all of the other athletes and competing inCanoe Sprint 1000m andFootball. AMii outfit based on Knuckles can be unlocked, and he also appears as a character that can be spoken to in London Party mode in order to play minigames and earn stickers.
In theNintendo 3DSversion, Knuckles is part of the Wild Ones group, so he can only be played in certainEvents. In the Story Mode, Knuckles first appears with Vector chasingBowser atHorse Guards Parade, and challenges him whenSonic shows up. When he and Vector win, Knuckles destroys thefog machine and clears thePhantasmal Fog form the area on Sonic's request, and then stays behind with Vector to interrogate Bowser, though it later turns out to be a hologram of him. Knuckles also calls Mario,Luigi, Sonic andTails when they face Bowser andDr. Eggman to support them and tell then that they have cleared the fog from Horse Guards Parade, and later appears at the opening ceremony. Knuckles also appears in the bonus episodeThe Life of a Minion, where he and Vector are tricked into competing in a match with Bowser, which they end up losing. Abadge of Knuckles can also be obtained from the badge machine.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games[edit]
Knuckles is playable once again inMario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, and is yet again classified as a Power type character.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games[edit]
Knuckles returns once again inMario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In theNintendo 3DS version, he is exclusive toJavelin Throw andBoxing.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020[edit]
Knuckles reappears inMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as a playable character. Like many otherSuper Mario andSonic characters in the game, Knuckles wears outfits that are event-appropriate. In addition to being playable in the Tokyo 2020 events, he is among the eight characters also playable in the Tokyo 1964 events, using his appearance fromSonic The Hedgehog 3.
He is also playable inthe arcade version, as a Power-type character. Here, he has excellent power, above average speed, and low technique.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
- SmashWiki article:Knuckles the Echidna
Knuckles' first physical role in theSuper Smash Bros. series is appearing in the background of theGreen Hill Zone stage inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, where he runs through the loop along withTails andSilver. He keeps this same role in the stage's returning appearances in bothSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
TheSuper Smash Bros. series includes collectible items featuring Knuckles, including atrophy inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, another trophy inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS /Wii U, and aspirit inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, ahat andoutfit based on Knuckles appears as a wearable costume forMii Brawlers. The Knuckles hat was released on February 3rd, 2016, alongside other Mii Fighter hats, including a Tails hat. The Knuckles Mii Hat and Outfit both return inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, as DLC released on April 16th, 2019.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was Knuckles' first interactive role, particularly from being anAssist Trophy. He can attack enemies by punching them, using Homing Attacks like Sonic, or burrowing underground and reappearing with an uppercut at a different location. He cannot be summoned with an Assist Trophy on Green Hill Zone his background appearance. Some otherstages where Knuckles cannot be summoned includeCorneria,Venom,Brinstar Depths,Spirit Train andPilotwings.
Super Mario-kun[edit]
Knuckles briefly appears in theSuper Mario-kun crossover forMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, where Luigi, Yoshi, and Bowser are worried they will be replaced by Knuckles, Tails, and Shadow if the manga gets rebranded into aSonic version.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games[edit]
- Profile: "Knuckles is an echidna that shows exceptional versatility despite his overall strength in Power events. He'll perform best at events like throwing and rowing, but can also provide solid competition in many other competitions that aren't as power-based."
- Stats
| Power | |
| Speed | |
| Skill | |
| Stamina | |
| Acceleration | |
| Jumping | |
| Technique | |
| Total: | 240 |
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]
- Profile: "Knuckles the Echidna has been friend and foe to Sonic for years. He has protected the Master Emerald on Angel Island, but now has his eye on a new prize: being #1 in the Olympic Winter Games! Powerful and determined, Knuckles will be going for gold with his Screw Driver ability on the Wii and DS, and Spiral Uppercut ability on the DS."
- Wii stats
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- Nintendo DS stats
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Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
| Trophy Knuckles | ||
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| Appears in: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 | ||
| A powerful red echidna also known by his full name, Knuckles the Echidna. Knuckles resides on Angel Island, where he guards the Master Emerald. Both friend and rival of Sonic, Knuckles is a martial-arts expert who can break through rocks with his spiked fists. In addition, he can climb walls and use the wind to glide through the air. | ||
| Sticker Knuckles the Echidna | ||
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| Artwork from:Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Electric] - Resistance +23 | ||
| Usable by: Sonic | ||
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]
| Trophy Knuckles the Echidna | ||
3DS: Wii U:  | ||
| Game(s): Both games | ||
| Category: Series Related | ||
( )Appears in:Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (02/1994) Sonic & Knuckles (10/1994) | ||
| ()Trophy Box: 83: Sonic & Friends | ||
| Knuckles the Echidna is the dedicated guardian of the Master Emerald, rarely leaving his post on the floating Angel Island. His serious, one-track-minded approach puts him at odds with his rival, Sonic, but the two somehow manage to be friends all the same. | ||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Spirit #781 Knuckles | ||
 | Series/game | Sonic the Hedgehog Series |
| Type | Primary | |
| Slots | 2 | |
| Class | Ace | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Grab Fist Attack ↑ | |
| How to obtain | Summoned with a Gordo, Muddy Mole, andgrab-type core |
List ofSuper Mario appearances[edit]
Portrayals[edit]
| Voice actor | Appearances |
|---|---|
| Dan Green (English) | Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games,Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games |
| Travis Willingham (English) | Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games,Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games,Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate |
| Dave Mitchell (English) | Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 |
| Nobutoshi Canna (Japanese) | Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games,Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games,Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games,Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games,Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 |
| Sébastien Desjours (French) | Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games,Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 |
| Maurizio Merluzzo (Italian) | Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games,Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 |
| Claus-Peter Damitz (German) | Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games,Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 |
| Sergio Mesa (Spanish) | Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games,Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 |
Quotes[edit]
- Main article:List of Knuckles the Echidna quotes
- "Heh heh heh, how's that?" -Mario & Sonic series
- "That was perfect!" -Mario & Sonic series
- "Greatest feeling in the world!" -Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, seeGallery:Knuckles.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Voice samples[edit]
 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - "Yo!" - Knuckles appearing (Travis Willingham, 2018; recycled fromSonic Generations) | File info |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - "Later!" - Knuckles disappearing (Travis Willingham, 2018; recycled fromSonic Generations) | File info |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ナックルズ・ザ・エキドゥナ[?] Nakkuruzu za Ekiduna | Knuckles the Echidna | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 纳克・魯斯[?] Nàkè Lǔsī | Knuckles | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 納克・魯斯[?] Nàkè Lǔsī | Knuckles | |
| Dutch | Knuckles the Echidna[?] | - | |
| French | Knuckles l'Echidna[?] | Knuckles the Echidna | |
| German | Knuckles die Echidna[?] | Knuckles the Echidna | |
| Italian | Knuckles l'Echidna[?] | Knuckles the Echidna | |
| Korean | 너클즈 디 에키드나[?] Neokeuljeu di Ekideuna | Knuckles the Echidna | |
| Portuguese | Knuckles o Equidna[?] | Knuckles the Echidna | |
| Russian | Ехидна Наклз[?] Yekhidna Naklz | Knuckles the Echidna | |
| Наккурудзу дза Экидуна[?] Nakkurudzu dza Ekiduna | Cyrillization of Japanese name | ||
| Spanish | Knuckles the Echidna[?] | - |
External links[edit]
 | Wikipedia has an article onKnuckles. |
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