How Fast Is Sonic?

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Of all the iconic characters in video games, who would’ve thought a tiny hedgehog would be among them? Since 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog has fought against the evils of Doctor Robotnik and his obsessive pursuit of the Chaos Emeralds. Sonic’s received help from several colorful companions like Miles “Tails” Powers, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, and Shadow the Hedgehog.

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Protecting people and thwarting Robotnik at every turn might be difficult if not for Sonic’s super speed. The prickly mammal has an innate ability to run faster than the speed of sound and can utilize his speed to exert massive amounts of force to cause incredible damage. Sonic runs so fast that only a train of blue is left behind that would give any indication that the hedgehog is there. So that begs the question: how fast is Sonic?

Growing up on the planet Mobius, Sonic always found time running around many hills that surrounded him. Many might think Sonic’s Power Sneakers are the source of his super speed, but the hedgehog has always been gifted with this ability. The Power Sneakers merely allowed Sonic to unleash his full power without fear of harming himself. He received the shoes as a gift from Doctor Ovi Kintobor for his help in gathering the Chaos Emeralds.

Doctor Kintobor was a scientist who lived on Earth until one day he was mysteriously teleported to Mobius. After quickly assessing his new environment, Kintobor built a lab in the Emerald Hill Zone and began working to improve the area. His main goal was to purge Mobius of all evil, and eventually, he met a helpful creature named Sonic.

The hedgehog agreed to work with Kintobor by locating the Chaos Emeralds for his