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A box containing an item. Applying force will cause the item to pop out.
~ Fish-o-pedia description, Sonic Frontiers

Summary

Item Boxes (アイテムボックス, Aitemu Bokkusu. Also referred to as Video Monitors, Item Capsules, TVs, and simply Monitors) are commonplace objects littered throughout various locations across the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. They have served as the traditional power-ups of the series since the very beginning, having taken on several different appearances and names since then, but their utilization has often remained the same.

By breaking open Item Boxes, the characters are able to either augment previous abilities or provide additional ones.

Powers and Stats

Tier: Inapplicable, Varies depending on its wielder, 9-B with Smart Bomb, High 3-A 2-C with Extreme Gear items and Wisps

Name: Items Boxes, (TV) Monitors

Origin: Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog 1)

Age: Unknown

Classification: Power-ups

Wielders:
  • Classic Sonic the Hedgehog (Classic era)
  • Adventure Sonic the Hedgehog (All of the Adventure era except Shadow the Hedgehog (game))
  • Modern Sonic the Hedgehog (Modern era)
  • Miles "Tails" Prower (Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble, Sonic Mania, S, SA2, Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2, Sonic Advance 3, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders, Sonic 06, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic 3 & K, Sonic Drift 2, Knuckles' Chaotix, Sonic Blast, Sonic Mania, SA1, SA2, Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2, Sonic Advance 3, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders, Sonic 06, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Amy Rose (Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2, SA1, SA2, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2, Sonic Advance 3, Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders, Sonic 06, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Big the Cat (SA1, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • E-102 Gamma (SA1)
  • Shadow the Hedgehog (SA2, Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders, Sonic 06, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Rouge the Bat (SA2, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders, Sonic 06, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Dr. Eggman (Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2, SA2, Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders, Team Sonic Racing)
  • E-123 Omega (Sonic Heroes, Sonic 06, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Cream the Rabbit (Sonic Heroes, Sonic Advance 2, Sonic Advance 3, Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Runners)
  • Team Chaotix (Knuckles' Chaotix, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Runners)
  • Blaze the Cat (Sonic 06, Sonic Rush, Sonic Rush Adventure, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Silver the Hedgehog (Sonic 06, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Metal Sonic (Sonic Drift 2, SA1, SA2, Sonic Free Riders, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode Metal, Sonic Runners, Team Sonic Racing)
  • Mephiles the Dark (Sonic Runners)
  • Chaos (SA2)
  • Tikal (SA2, Sonic Runners)
  • Chao Walker (SA2)
  • Dark Chao Walker (SA2)
  • Fang the Sniper (Sonic Drift 2)
  • Mighty the Armadillo (Knuckles' Chaotix, Sonic Mania)
  • Ray the Flying Squirrel (Sonic Mania)
  • Heavy the Robot (Knuckles' Chaotix)
  • Bomb the Mechanic (Knuckles' Chaotix)
  • Jet the Hawk (Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders)
  • Wave the Swallow (Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders)
  • Storm the Albatross (Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders)
  • E-10000G (Sonic Riders, Sonic Free Riders)
  • E-10000R (Sonic Riders)
  • SCR-HD (Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity)
  • SCR-GP (Son

ic Riders: Zero Gravity)*Chao (Team Sonic Racing)

Powers and Abilities:

Innate

  • Small Size (Type 0; For the capsules themselves, which are shorter than Classic Sonic)
  • Power Bestowal (When hit, they grant the user with a self-contained power ups)

Defensive

Elemental Shields

Power Bestowal

  • Dimensional Travel (The Chaos Emerald monitor sends the user to a Special Stage that holds a Chaos Emerald[3])
  • Statistics Amplification (Temporary via Speed Shoes. This item greatly increase the user's speed. Invincibility greatly enhances the user's durability. Hercules Muscles increase the user's strength)
  • Size Manipulation (With Grow and Shrink, which respectively doubles and halves the user's height[4])
    • Statistics Reduction (Self-Afflicted. While under the effects of Shrink, the user's jumping height and maximum speed is reduced[4])
  • Flight (Technological; With the Rocket Shoes, which grant the user temporary flight[5][3])
  • Teleportation (The teleportation item box switches the positions of two different characters between one another[6])
  • Damage Reduction (Temporary. With the Invincibility Monitor, which is stated multiple times in the franchise to be a power that allows the user to receive no damage for a limited time)

Innate

  • Small Size (Type 0; For the capsules themselves, which are shorter than Classic Sonic)
  • Flight (Floating Item Balloons levitate above the ground high enough where only users with enough jumping power and flight can reach)
  • Power Bestowal (When hit, they grant the user with a self-contained power ups)

Power Bestowal

Innate

  • Small Size (Type 0; For the capsules themselves, which are shorter than Classic Sonic)
  • Flight (Floating Item Balloons levitate above the ground high enough where only users with enough jumping power and flight can reach)
  • Power Bestowal (When hit, they grant the user with a self-contained power ups)

Elemental Shields

Power Bestowal

  • Damage Reduction (Temporary via Invincibility. Invincibility is stated multiple times in the franchise to be a power that grants the user to receive no damage for a limited time)
  • Statistics Amplification (Temporary via Power Sneakers. High Speed power up greatly increase the user's speed. Invincibility greatly enhances the user's durability)

Wisp Capsules

Innate

  • Small Size (Type 0; For the capsules themselves, which are shorter than Classic Sonic)
  • Power Bestowal (When hit, they grant the user with a self-contained power ups)
    • Weapon Creation (Can create a regular basketball, bowling ball, and Tee Shot, enabling the user to use a golf club to shoot out golf balls, to damage other racers)

Defensive

Power Bestowal

  • Statistics Amplification (Temporary via Attack & High Speed. With Attack, user gain further strength to plow through obstacles and they can run on foot to match the speed of Extreme Gear. High Speed grants increase acceleration of Extreme Gears to high speed)
  • Status Effect Inducement (Via Colorball. Users can obscure other's visions)


Attack Potency: Inapplicable, Varies depending on its wielders (Can be used by Classic, Adventure, and Modern characters, as well as Super Forms), Wall level with Smart Bomb (All surrounding Badniks in the area are destroyed upon detonation), High Universe level (Extreme Gear item boxes can release power-ups dealing damage to Extreme Gear in Sonic Riders and its sequel[16][17]) to Low Multiverse level (2 universes. Racers can summon items to damage each other as they race in Sonic Free Riders) with Extreme Gear items

Speed: Immobile for the Item Box, Varies for its users

Durability: Unknown for the Item Box (Older, monitor-shaped models can hold up Sonic's weight provided he doesn't jump into them), Varies depending on its wielder

Range: Varies, up to Several Meters with the Smart Bomb

Weaknesses: Many of its effects are temporary or will wear off under certain circumstances.

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Extra life Grants an extra life. Yes
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater ease of acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Shield A blue single-use barrier used to negate one instance of damage without repercussion to its wielder. (Lasts until it receives damage) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Arrow Monitor All the progress in a Zone will be saved upon breaking one. Yes
Continue Prevents a Game Over once all lives are lost. Yes
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
One-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater ease of acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Shield A blue single-use barrier used to negate one instance of damage without repercussion to its wielder. (Lasts until it receives damage) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Sonic the Hedgehog CD
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater ease of acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Shield A blue single-use barrier used to negate one instance of damage without repercussion to its wielder. (Lasts until it receives damage) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Invincibility For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater ease of acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
One-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater ease of acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Shield A blue single-use barrier used to negate one instance of damage without repercussion to its wielder. (Lasts until it receives damage) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Teleporter Makes the user and their opponent swap positions. Only available in 2P Versus mode.
Sonic Chaos
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Extra Life Grants an extra life. Yes
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Rocket Shoes Usable only by Sonic, they're a pair of similar-looking shoes with rocket engines coming out of each heel that enable temporary flight. (Lasts 5-10 seconds) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Sonic Spinball (8-bit)
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Continue Prevents a Game Over once all lives are lost. Yes
Extra life Grants an extra life. Yes
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Fire Shield The user is surrounded by a flaming barrier, rendering them immune to fire-based attacks and granting access to the Fireball Spin Dash. Dissipates when submerged in water. N/A
Bubble Shield Coating its wielder in a plain-looking bubble, the user gains the ability to breathe underwater, reflect small attacks, and bounce off the ground like a ball. N/A
Electric Shield A static-like barrier is formed around the user, granting the ability to do an additional mid-air jump while also protecting them from attacks of electrical and energy-based varieties. It can also deflect harmful projectiles off its surface.[18] and pull in Rings. Dissipates when submerged in water, causing the water to briefly flash and cause damage to enemies in it. N/A
Invincibility For some time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and become impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Super Shoes The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater leaps and easier acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Robotnik Harms the user with similar power to a Badnik. N/A
S Monitor Grants the user their Super transformation Yes (Only appears in Debug Mode)
Sonic Drift
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
High Speed (ハイスピード, Haisupīdo) Upon opening, the user receives a burst of speed from a forward dash that lasts for a few moments. N/A
Invincible (無敵, Muteki) White and sparkling stars will envelop the user, making the user immune to obstacles and enemy racers' special abilities. (Lasts 10 seconds) N/A
Sonic Drift 2
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Dash When opened, the user receives a burst of speed from a forward dash that lasts for a few moments. N/A
Invincible White and sparkling stars will envelop the user, making the user immune to obstacles and enemy racers' special abilities. (Lasts 8 seconds) N/A
Jump The user is bounced into the air in a similar fashion to a Spring. N/A
Mine When acquired, the wielder is able to drop the obtained mine to leave a hazard for opponents. N/A
Sonic Blast
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Shield A single-use barrier that is used once the user takes an instance of damage, allowing for an instance of free damage. N/A
Shoes For a temporary amount of time, the user gains increased speed and jumping height. N/A
Invincible (ムテキ, Muteki) For a temporary duration, the user is surrounded by glimmering sparkles and are rendered impervious to all sources of damage that could previously harm them. N/A
10 Ring (10リング, 10 Ringu) Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Eggman Mark (エッグマン, Eggman) Upon being opened, it will harm the person who opened it. N/A
??? The user is gifted with a random power-up. N/A
Marker (マーカー, Mākā) All progress made so far in the current Zone is saved. Yes
Sonic 3D Blast
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Blue Shield One instance of damage is negated without repercussion. N/A
Extra Life Grants an extra life. Yes
Gold Shield A pulsating golden sphere that provides the defensive benefits of an ordinary shield while enabling the ability to use the Blast Attack (which functions similar to the Homing Attack). N/A
Red Shield This shield is similar to the Flame Shield, rendering the user impervious to things such as lava flooring,[19] but doesn't receive the benefits of an additional attack. N/A
Invincible (無敵, Muteki) The user is given an aura of sparkling stars and is rendered impervious to a level that all hazards which could previously harm them no longer can. N/A
High Speed (ハイスピード, Haisupīdo) For a limited time, the user's jumping height and maximum speed are increased beyond their normal capabilities. N/A
10 Rings (リング10コ Ringu 10 ko) Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
One-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater leaps and easier acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Shield A single-use barrier that is used once the user takes an instance of damage, allowing for an instance of free damage. N/A
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
One-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater leaps and easier acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Shield A single-use barrier that is used once the user takes an instance of damage, allowing for an instance of free damage. N/A
Special Combination N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Knuckles' Chaotix
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Change The current playable character is replaced by another character. Partially (It allows the player the opportunity to change playable characters)
Shield A one-time use barrier that's used to negate an instance of damage without repercussion to its wielder. (Lasts until hit) N/A
Invincible For a short amount of time, the user is surrounded by glimmering white sparkles and rendered impervious to enemies that could normally inflict lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Power Sneakers The user is given increased speed and jump height beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Combine Ring When rings are lost after getting this power-up, the user will drop fewer but larger rings that provide them most of their rings back. Yes
Grow Once used, it enlarges the user to twice their previous height while they gain improved speed and jumping capabilities. (Lasts 20 seconds) N/A
Shrink Once used, it shortens the user to half their previous height while decreasing maximum speed and jump height. (Lasts 20 seconds) N/A
Swap The playable character is changed with his Combi Partner, granting access to the other character. (Lasts 20 seconds) Yes
Combi Catcher Once broken, the Combi Catcher that appears at the next world entrance will be slower to allow for better control over the player's next partner. Yes (Only available in Bonus Stages)
Stage Select Once broken, the Stage Select Machine will be slowed down to allow for better control over the player's next stage. Yes (Only available in Bonus Stages)
Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Chaos Emerald Upon being opened while the user has 50 rings, they'll be transported to a Special Stage with a Chaos Emerald somewhere within.[20] Partially (Ring requirement)
Invincible For some time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and become impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater ease of acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Screw Shoes The user gains propeller engines at the heels of their shoes, enabling underwater movement and exploration. (Lasts 8 seconds) N/A
Hyper Heli-Tails This power-up doubles the speed that which the user can fly. (Lasts 5 seconds) N/A
Snowboard A blue and white snowboard, allowing the user to quickly zip across ice and snow alike. (Lasts until damaged or cancelled) N/A
Pogo Spring A spring is created underneath the user's feet, putting them at a set speed and allowing them to jump at any point for even greater height at the cost of the spring itself.[20] N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Marker Saves all the progress made in that Zone thus far. Yes
Sonic Mania
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-UP Grants an extra life. Yes
Blue Shield Once acquired, the user is enveloped within a barrier that protects them from one instance of damage. N/A
Bubble Shield The user is coated within a glistening, near-transparent shield. Those who have it can bounce akin to a ball while within it. It also grants the added benefit of reflecting small projectiles and granting the user the ability to breathe while underwater. N/A
Fire Shield A flaming sphere surrounds the user, granting them the ability to perform the Fireball Spin Dash and interact with flames unhindered. Should the user be struck, the shield will absorb the blow and disappear. Should the user interact with water, the shield will dissipate. N/A
Lightning Shield An electric sphere will encase the user, granting them the ability to perform an additional midair jump and attract nearby Rings. N/A
Invincible A glittering white aura sparkles around the user for a limited time, granting them increased resilience to the point that all previous hazards and enemies are a non-issue. N/A
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Hyper Ring N/A
Power Sneakers The user is gifted increased maximum jump height and maximum speed, the effects eventually fading with time. N/A
Eggman Mark Should one be opened, the user that opened it will have damage dealt to them. N/A
Character The current playable character is replaced with a different one. Only available in Encore Mode.
Player Swap The positions of the user and their opponent are switched. Only available in Competition mode and Encore Mode.
Random Grants a random effect from other Item Boxes. Only available in Competition mode and Encore Mode.
"S" Grants the user a Super transformation. Only available in Debug Mode.
Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1UP Grants an extra life. Yes
Invincible Protect While its in effect, the user is coated in a sparkling aura and rendered impervious to hazards which could deal potentially lethal damage. N/A
Power-Sneakers For a limited duration, the user's maximum speed and jump height are increased beyond their normal limit. N/A
Shield A barrier which negates the damage received for the next attack. N/A
Super Rings Grants 10 Rings. N/A

Sonic Adventure
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
5 Rings Grants 5 Rings. N/A
10 Rings Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Extra Life Grants an additional life. Yes
High-Speed Shoes For a limited time, the user's maximum jump height and maximum speed are enhanced beyond their normal capabilities. N/A
Invincibility For a brief duration, the user is rendered impervious to enemies and obstacles that would normally be potentially lethal. N/A
Shield This barrier provides a sole instance of damage negated without repercussions to the user. N/A
Magnetic Shield A barrier which tanks one instance of damage without the user being harmed, also granting the additional benefit of pulling nearby Rings to them. N/A
Random Rings Grants a random amount of Rings. Yes
Smart Bomb Upon use, all enemies on the screen are destroyed. N/A
Sonic Adventure 2
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
SA2 SA2:B SA2
(2012)
5 Rings Grants 5 Rings. N/A
10 Rings Grants 10 Rings. N/A
20 Rings Grants 20 Rings. N/A
Bomb All enemies that are on the screen become destroyed. N/A
Extra Life Grants an additional life. Yes
Health Restores a decent amount of health. N/A
High-Speed Shoes For a period of time, the user's jump height and maximum speed are brought above the user's normal capabilities. N/A
Invincibility For a brief duration, the user is rendered impervious to enemies and obstacles that would normally be potentially lethal. N/A
Shield A barrier with a single use for the purpose of negating a sole instance of damage. N/A
Magnetic Shield An electric-like barrier that grants the user the ability to pull in nearby Rings. If the user takes damage with it equipped, it will act like a standard Shield and absorb that instance of damage. N/A
Sonic Advance
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
5 Rings Grants 5 Rings. N/A
10 Rings Grants 10 Rings. N/A
? Rings, Random Ring (ランダムリング Randamu ringu) Grants a random amount of Rings. N/A
Extra Try Grants an additional life. Yes
Speed Boots For a limited duration, the user's maximum speed and jump height are increased beyond normal capacity. (Lasts 20 seconds) N/A
Barrier A defensive tool that negates one instance of damage to the user without allowing physical harm. N/A
Magnetic Barrier With an electric appearance, this shield grants the user the capability of pulling in nearby Rings towards them. Should the user take damage with it equipped, the shield will disappear but take an instance of damage in their place. It will dissolve in water. N/A
Invincible For a temporary amount of time, the user is given a sparkling aura and is bestowed with a greater maximum speed and maximum jump height than normal. N/A
N/A, Blind (ブラインド Buraindo) Only available in VS Chao Hunt.
N/A, Brake (ブレーキ, Burēki) Instantly slows down the opponent, vastly reducing speed gained from techniques such as Sonic's Super Boost and Blaze's Fire Boost, which lasts for several moments until it wears off. Only available in VS Race.
N/A, Confusion (混乱, Konran) The movements of the opponent are scrambled, making it harder for the opponent's movements to be under control. Only available in VS Race and Chao Hunt.
N/A, Transparency (透明, Tōmei) All Chao in the Chao Hunt are rendered invisible to opponents. Only available in VS Chao Hunt.
Warp (ワープ, Wāpu) Once used, the opponent is immediately brought to the general vicinity of whomever used it. Only available in VS Race.
Sonic Advance 2
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
5 Ring Bonus Grants 5 Rings. N/A
Ten Ring Bonus Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Random Ring Bonus Grants a random amount of Rings. N/A
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Maximum Speed The user is granted an increase in their maximum speed and jump height. (Lasts 20 seconds) N/A
Shield A barrier with a one-time use, meant to take an instance of damage for the wielder without repercussion to them. N/A
Ring Magnet An electric barrier that pulls in nearby Rings and grants the user the ability to remain unhindered by both electrical and energy hazards. Should the wielder get hit while this shield is active, it will take the hit but also disappear. N/A
Invincibility For a brief time, the user is granted an aura and becomes unphased by hazards and opponents that could grievously harm them otherwise. N/A
Attack (アタック, Atakku) Damage is dealt to the opponent. Only available in Multi-Game Pak Mode.
Brake (ブレーキ, Burēki) The opponent is slowed to a tremendous degree, even largely negating speed amps such as Boost mode, which will wear off on its own after several moments. Only available in Multi-Game Pak Mode.
Confusion (混乱, Konran) The opponents movements are jumbled, resulting in much harder control over their movements. Only available in Multi-Game Pak Mode.
Mosaic (モザイク, Mozaiku) A kaleidoscope filter is temporarily applied to the enemy, making it harder for the opponent to see. Only available in Single-Game Pak Mode.
Warp (ワープ, Wāpu) The opponent is forcefully warped near the user's vicinity. Only available in Multi-Game Pak Mode.
Sonic Heroes
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Rings Grants a varying amount of Rings depending on the container. N/A
Power Core The user will automatically receive a Power Core matching their typing (Speed, Strength, Flight) upon opening, which strengthens the capabilities of those that use them. N/A
1 Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Fly-Charge Fly types will have their flight stamina bar completely restored, allowing for additional time in the air. Yes
High Speed For a limited period, the user's maximum speed and jump height are increased. N/A
Barrier A one-time-use barrier, used to negate a sole instance of damage before disappearing. N/A
Invincible For a limited time, the user is rendered impervious to hazards and obstacles which could harm them prior. N/A
Team Blast Ring The user's Team Blast is instantly replenished, allowing for immediate access to their special moves. N/A (Only applies to Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, and Team Chaotix)
Shadow the Hedgehog
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Rings Grants a differing value of Rings. N/A
1-UP Grants an extra life. Yes
Barrier A one-time use shield, which takes one attack for the user without repercussions to the user itself. N/A
Magnetic Barrier The user is granted an electric-like shield and the ability to attract nearby Rings. Should the user be attacked with the shield equipped, it will negate said instance of damage before disappearing. It will dissolve should contact with water be made. N/A
Invincible For some time, the user is rendered impervious to enemies and hazards that would be potentially lethal otherwise. N/A
Damage Barrier With the ability to restore structural integrity of air vehicles, the damage received to a flying vehicle prior to its use is fully recovered. N/A
Heat Barrier A flaming red shield, enemies are damaged simply by being close to them with this shield equipped. Should the user take damage with this equipped, the shield will take that instance of damage and disappear. It does not share traits or abilities from the Flame Shield except appearance. N/A
Sonic Advance 3
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
5 Ring Bonus Grants 5 Rings. N/A
10 Ring Bonus Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Random Ring Bonus Grants a random amount of Rings. N/A
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Maximum Speed Once used, the user will be granted an increase to their maximum jump height and maximum speed for a limited amount of time. (Lasts 21 seconds) N/A
Shield Designed to take one attack in the user's stead, it will negate an instance of damage and disappear once it's actually struck. N/A
Ring Magnet An electric variation of a standard shield, it can attract nearby Rings to the user and take one instance of damage in their place should they be struck with it activated. N/A
Invincibility For a limited time, the user is bestowed with an aura that renders them immune to hazards and enemies that could normally prove to be lethal. N/A
Confusion (混乱, Konran) The opponents movements are jumbled, resulting in much harder control over their movements. Only available in Multi-Pak Battle.
Minus Ring (マイナスリング, Mainasu ringu) Rings are subtracted from the opponent's Ring count. Only available in Multi-Pak Battle.
Mosaic (モザイク, Mozaiku) A kaleidoscope filter is temporarily applied to the enemy, making it harder for the opponent to see. Only available in Single Pak Battle.
Slow (スロー, Surō) Similar to Brake in previous Advance titles, the opponent is instantly and drastically slowed for a period of time. Only available in Multi-Pak Battle.
Swap (入れ替え, Irekae) The user and their opponent swap places. Only available in Multi-Pak Battle.
N/A, Transparency (透明, Tōmei) Once used, the user becomes invisible to all opponents. Only available in Single Pak Battle.

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Gauge Up Refills the Action Gauge, allowing the user to perform special moves pertaining to it (Shadow's Chaos Boost, Sonic's Gems, etc.) N/A
High Speed For a limited duration, the user's maximum speed and jump height are increased beyond their normal levels. N/A
Shield A barrier that will protect its wielder from harm, absorbing a single hit and vanishing afterwards. N/A
Invincible The user is granted a special aura and can no longer be harmed by obstacles and enemies that could once do so. N/A
Rings Depending on the amount shown, they grant a varying amount of Rings. N/A
Sonic Rush
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1 UP Grants an extra life. Yes
5 Ring Bonus Grants 5 Rings. N/A
Random Ring Bonus Grants a random number of Rings. N/A
Barrier At the cost of the shield itself, it will take a sole attack in its user's stead. N/A
Magnetic Barrier The user is protected by an electric-like shield, which attracts nearby Rings and protects the user from one instance of damage should they be attacked. It will dissolve in water. N/A
Invincible For a period of time, the user is granted a distinct aura and can barrel through obstacles or enemies that were previously a danger beforehand. N/A
Tension Bonus A decent amount of Tension is given to the user, granting energy to the Tension Gauge and allowing for more time to perform their Boost technique. N/A
Max Tension Bonus The Tension Gauge is filled completely. N/A
Attract Enemies of the user are brought within their nearby vicinity. Only available in Battle Play.
Confusion The movements (controls) of the character (player) are scrambled, resulting in a harder time for them to be properly controlled. Only available in Battle Play.
Max Tension Bonus The Tension Gauge is filled completely. Only available in Battle Play.
Slow The user's opponent is immediately and drastically slowed down, mostly negating speed amps granted by things such as Sonic's Boost, and will wear off on its own after a few moments. Only available in Battle Play.
Sonic Rush Adventure
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1UP Grants an extra life. Yes
5 Ring Bonus Grants 5 Rings. N/A
Random Ring Bonus Grants a random amount of Rings. N/A
Barrier A one-time use shield meant to take the first attack dealt to the user, which will knock them back but leave them unharmed. N/A
Magnetic Barrier An electric shield that can attract nearby Rings and provide the user with protection which negates one instance of damage at the cost of the shield itself. It will dissolve in water. N/A
N/A Boost Up The user's Boost gauge is increased, allowing for more energy that can be expended. N/A
High Speed The user's maximum jump height and maximum speed are increased, eventually fading when enough time has passed. N/A
Invincible The user gains a special aura and are impervious to hazards and opponents that could previously harm them. N/A
Tension Bonus Some Tension is returned to the Tension Gauge. N/A
Maximum Tension Bonus The Tension Gauge is restored to its limit. N/A
Repair The vehicle currently in use has its health restored by either 25%, 50%, or in-full N/A
Score Bonus A bonus amount of score is allotted to the user. Yes
Sonic Colors DS
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1UP Grants an extra life. Yes
5 Ring Bonus, Random Ring Bonus Grants 5 Rings/Grants a random amount of Rings. N/A
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater ease of acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Invincible The user gains a special aura and are impervious to hazards and opponents that could previously harm them. N/A
Barrier A one-time use shield meant to take the first attack dealt to the user, which will knock them back but leave them unharmed. N/A
Magnetic Barrier An electric shield that can attract nearby Rings and provide the user with protection which negates one instance of damage at the cost of the shield itself. It will dissolve in water. N/A
Sonic Generations
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Skateboard A skateboard is summoned underneath the user, allowing them to ride along and damage enemies by jumping on them with it. N/A
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Aqua Shield, Flame Shield, Thunder Shield Coating its wielder in a plain-looking bubble, the user gains the ability to breathe underwater, reflect small attacks, and bounce off the ground like a ball.

The user is surrounded by a flaming barrier, rendering them immune to fire-based attacks and granting access to the Fireball Spin Dash. Dissipates when submerged in water. A static-like barrier is formed around the user, granting the ability to do an additional mid-air jump while also protecting them from attacks of electrical and energy-based varieties. It can also deflect harmful projectiles off its surface and pull in Rings. Dissipates when submerged in water, causing the water to briefly flash and cause damage to enemies in it.

N/A
Powers Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater leaps and easier acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Super Rings Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Sonic Jump
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Bomb All enemies that are on the screen become destroyed. N/A
Magnet Like the side effect of the Thunder Shield, it's used to attract nearby Rings. N/A
Ring Time The user is surrounded by a golden ring and golden sparkles for a limited time, any enemies that the player gets near will turn into a group of Rings. N/A
Shield A single-use barrier, often a varying mix of green/blue hues, used to negate one instance of damage without repercussion to its wielder. (Lasts until it receives damage) N/A
Sonic Lost World
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
1-Up Grants an extra life. Yes
Invincible For a brief duration, the user is rendered impervious to enemies and obstacles that would normally be potentially lethal. N/A
Warp When the player has died and returned to the same Star Post five times in a row or returned with no additional extra lives, the Warp capsule will appear above the Star Post. Breaking it will cause the player to skip to the next Star Post, or the end-of-level Capsule in the event this occurs at the last Star Post. Yes
Super Ring Grants 10 Rings. N/A
Power Sneakers The user's speed and jump height are both increased, allowing for greater ease of acceleration to a speed beyond the user's normal capabilities. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Shield Designed to take one attack in the user's stead, it will negate an instance of damage and disappear once it's actually struck. N/A
Aqua Shield, Flame Shield, Thunder Shield Coating its wielder in a plain-looking bubble, the user gains the ability to breathe underwater, reflect small attacks, and bounce off the ground like a ball.

The user is surrounded by a flaming barrier, rendering them immune to fire-based attacks and granting access to the Fireball Spin Dash. Dissipates when submerged in water. A static-like barrier is formed around the user, granting the ability to do an additional mid-air jump while also protecting them from attacks of electrical and energy-based varieties. It can also deflect harmful projectiles off its surface and pull in Rings. Dissipates when submerged in water, causing the water to briefly flash and cause damage to enemies in it.

N/A
Black Bomb Turns the user into a round bomb that can instantly destroy most lesser enemies by rolling over them without any ill effects. Also, by destroying enemies, the Black Bomb will increase in size, thus increasing its area of effect. Additionally, when the transformation is about to end, the Black Bomb will start flashing red). Once the Black Bomb expires, Sonic reverts back to normal in a large explosion which will destroy all enemies caught within its blast radius without damaging Sonic. The explosion's radius is determined by the Black Bomb's size. N/A
Crimson Eagle The user tranforms and takes flight. N/A
Cyan Laser Once used, the user is projected forward at high speeds while taking the form of a destructive beam of Hyper-go-on energy. N/A
Gray Quake The user transforms into a gray, iron ball. N/A
Green Hover The user transforms and float around in midair. While transformed, the user cannot lose a life due to damage. N/A
Indigo Asteroid The user turns into a miniature, but dense celestial body. It can destroy enemies and smaller parts of the environment that the user touches. The remnants of these destroyed objects are then added to the Indigo Asteroid's Asteroid Ring. This increases its size and enlarges the area of the Indigo Asteroid's effect, enabling the player to break down objects and enemies that are further away and jump higher. However, certain obstacles, usually of greater size and weight, requires that the Asteroid Ring has reached a big enough size before it can affect them. By default, the Indigo Asteroid glides along the ground, where it can be controlled by the player. N/A
Magenta Rhythm The user transforms into a musical note that allow the user to bounce in midair without limit, thus allowing them to move through mid-air in semi-flight in order to cross obstacles such as bottomless pits. The user can also perceive music notes that emit music in midair for as long as the Magenta Rhythm is active. While transformed, the user also cannot lose a life due to damage, even if the user had no Rings at all (Though the playable character could still lose Rings due to damage). N/A
Orange Rocket The user transforms into a high-flying rocket. Unlike previous games, the user can control the direction of where Orange Rocket fires. N/A
Yellow Drill The user transforms into a piercing drill. As a drill, the user can breathe underwater, burrow through the ground or move around underwater at impressive speeds. N/A
Ivory Lightning The user transforms into a lightning bolt. In gameplay, the Ivory Lightning can both jump and Double Jump, and any enemy the Ivory Lightning touches is either instantly destroyed or dealt heavy damage. The player can also pull themselves into a target with a tread of electricity, akin to the Homing Attack. When this attack connects, the Ivory Lightning lets out an electrical surge that destroys all nearby enemies. The Ivory Lightning can also connect and hang onto midair yellow coils by targeting them like when targeting an enemy. N/A
Red Burst The user transforms into a ball of flames. The user can damage any enemy simply by touching them. The Red Burst is also able to jump, and can even perform midair jumps. The latter can be pulled off in succession and as many times as needed, allowing the player to move through midair in semi-flight. In addition, the Red Burst can charge explosions when preparing to jump. The longer the explosion is charged, the larger the explosion becomes, which in turn enables bigger jumps and more offensive explosions. An explosion charged to the maximum is capable of destroying all nearby destructible enemies, traps and obstacles, and dealing heavy damage to bosses. N/A
Sonic Runners
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Cyan Laser Once used, the user is projected forward at high speeds while taking the form of a destructive beam of Hyper-go-on energy. N/A
Indigo Asteroid Once used, the user takes the shape of a planetoid with its own gravitational pull. The more enemies and objects it breaks down and consumes, the larger and stronger its gravitational pull becomes. N/A
Yellow Drill Once used, the user takes the appearance of a spinning drill and can then easily burrow through the ground at high speeds. N/A
Combo Bonus Doubles the combo count and prevents it from being broken should they be harmed or fails to chain the combo for a time. Yes
Invincible For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards that would normally cause them potentially lethal harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Magnet Like the side effect of the Thunder Shield, it's used to attract nearby Rings (and occasionally animals) to it. (Lasts 10 seconds) N/A
Shield A single-use barrier, often a varying mix of green/blue hues, used to negate one instance of damage without repercussion to its wielder. (Lasts until it receives damage) N/A
Spring Temporarily covers all bottomless pits for a time. Yes
Sonic Forces
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Bonus Rings Grants 10 Rings. Yes
Invincibility The user gains a sparkling aura and becomes impervious to both enemies and hazards at their level for a period of time. N/A
Power Sneakers The user has their maximum speed and jump height increased, the effects eventually fading on their own. N/A
Shield One instance of damage meant to harm the user will instead consume the shield, knocking the wielder back and disappearing. N/A
Team Sonic Racing
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Invincibility For a brief period of time, the user will gain a sparkling aura and be rendered impervious to hazards and enemies that would normally cause them harm. (Lasts 15-20 seconds) N/A
Black Bomb The user either uses the Wisp near enemies for a quick detonation or throws a bouncing bomb ahead of them which eventually explodes in a huge radius. N/A
Blue Cube Cubes are created that act as obstacles, which the user can either throw directly behind them or ahead of them. N/A
Crimson Eagle Homes in on opponents ahead of the user. N/A
Cyan Laser A concentrated laser is shot out in front of the user, damaging other racers should they get caught in the blast. N/A
Gray Quake Creates stone pillars in front of the race leader. N/A
Ivory Lightning All opponents near the user when its activated will jolt them, immediately stopping them in their tracks. N/A
Jade Ghost The user is turned translucent, rendering them unaffected by obstacles, damage, and terrain that slows them. N/A
Magenta Rhythm Produces sound that obscures the vision of opponents. (Exclusive to Technique-types) N/A
Orange Rocket Acts as a missile that can be shot directly ahead of or behind the user, ricocheting off any walls it comes into contact with. N/A
Pink Spikes Activating it will grant three spiked balls that attack those who come too close. (Exclusive to Power-types) N/A
Red Burst Using Red Burst creates hazardous flames behind the user to dissuade close pursuit. N/A
Violet Void A vortex is created around the user that simultaneously absorbs Rings/Item Boxes while slowing down nearby opponents and removing obstacles in the process. (Exclusive to Power-types) N/A
White Boost Provides the user with some energy to perform a boost. N/A
Yellow Drill An automated boost in speed is given, alongside the additional benefit of being rendered seemingly immune to harm while it's active. N/A

Sonic Riders
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Air Grants a varying amount of AIR that is used in the Air Tank of Extreme Gears. Yes
Explosion Once opened, a bomb will barrel forwards and explode upon contact with an opponent. Should no contact be made, it will eventually explode on its own. N/A
High Speed A temporary bonus in maximum speed and jump height are granted, though it's effects will eventually wear off and bring the user's capabilities back to a normal level. N/A
Invincible Barrier For a period of time, the user is unfazed by hazards and obstacles that can harm and deter them otherwise. N/A
Magnetic Barrier Nearby Rings are attracted to the user and provide a sole instance where the shield will be damaged in the user's stead and disappear. N/A
Speed Down The user gas a ball & chain attached to them for some time, slowing them to a crawl and preventing the use of both the Gravity Control and Gravity Dive. N/A
Rings Grants a varying amount of Rings depending on which is opened. N/A
Question Item Grants a random effect from the Item Boxes. N/A
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
Attack The Extreme Gear user will proceed at full-speed on foot, allowing them to freely attack others. N/A (Requires an Extreme Gear)
Rings Grants 10 Rings. N/A
GP Boost Grants an amount of Gravity Parts, allowing Extreme Gear users to perform Gravity Actions. N/A
Magnetic Barrier Adds a shield to the user that attracts nearby Rings to them and protects them from one instance of damage. N/A
High Speed The user is given a sudden burst of speed. N/A
Speed Down Drastically slows down the user with a heavy ball, denying them access to Gravity Actions. N/A
Explosion A ball which rolls forward for some time upon use, harming those it comes into contact with before eventually detonating. N/A
Colorball Once opened, it will obscure the user's vision with colored paint. N/A
Parts Lock Using it will deny the user access to their Gear Parts in their Extreme Gear. N/A
Shield Protects the user from a single instance of an attack. Only available in Survival Battle.
Missile The user is granted a missile which can attack opponents once Gravity Control is used. Only available in Survival Battle.
Hit Point Grants an additional hit point. Only available in Survival Battle (Sudden Death Matches).
Sonic Free Riders
Icon Name Description Game Mechanic
  • Air×30 (エア×30 Ea × 30)
  • Air×50 (エア×50 Ea × 50)
  • Air×100 (エア×30 Ea × 100)
  • Air×MAX (エア×MAX Ea × Makkusu)
Grants a varying amount of Air used in the Air Tank of the Extreme Gear Yes
  • Ring×10 (リング×10 Ringu × 10)
  • Ring×20 (リング×20 Ringu × 20)
  • Ring×30 (リング×30 Ringu × 30)
  • Ring×100 (リング×100 Ringu × 100)
Grants a varying amount of Rings N/A
Bowling Strike A bowling bawl is thrown ahead of the user, colliding into and stunning those it hits. N/A
Free Throw The user throws basketballs at the first place racer, stunning them Yes
Octo-Boost The Octo-Boost creates an exhaust from its mouth, giving the user a burst of speed. N/A
Octo-Ink The Octo-Ink will release a cloud of ink behind the user which forms a dome, said dome causing an obscured field of vision should somebody make contact with it. N/A
Ring Can The user shakes a can, which enlarges and begins to spew out Rings. N/A
Soda Rocket A soda can with an image of Dr. Eggman on it. Shaking it will enlarge the soda can, with the user jumping on the giant can to gain a few moments of being shot forward at extreme velocities. N/A
Target Torpedo The user will gain a torpedo, which will lock onto whatever target the user is aiming at before homing in and hitting them directly to inflict damage. N/A
Tee Shot The user will gain a golf club, allowing them to strike a golf ball at the racer in first place and stunning them momentarily. N/A

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Genesis) United States instruction booklet, pg. 13.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Sonic the Hedgehog 3: United States instruction booklet, pg. 12
  3. 3.0 3.1 Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble
  4. 4.0 4.1 Knuckles' Chaotix
  5. Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos
  6. Sonic the Hedgehog 2: 2-Player Mode
  7. 7.0 7.1 Sonic Drift 2
  8. Sonic the Hedgehog: Bad Guys #2
  9. Sonic Adventure 2: Cyclone/Eggwalker
  10. Shadow the Hedgehog
  11. Sonic Generations; "City Escape"
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 Sonic Runners
  13. Sonic Lost World
  14. Team Sonic Racing
  15. Sonic Colors: Wii
  16. Sonic Riders
  17. Sonic Riders Zero Gravity
  18. Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Angel Island Zone Act 1
  19. Sonic 3D Blast: Volcano Valley Zone
  20. 20.0 20.1 Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble: Great Turquoise Act 1

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