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This article is about Shadow's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For the character in other contexts, see Shadow the Hedgehog.
Shadow
in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Shadow

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Universe Sonic
Availability Unlockable
Final Smash Super Shadow
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Shadow is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Shadow is one of the eight third-party characters in the game, alongside the third-parties from previous games. He was the eighth third-party character to be revealed in the game.

In the English version, Shadow is voiced by Kirk Thornton, reprising his role from Super Smash Bros. 4 as an Assist Trophy. This proceeds his succession of Shadow's previous voice actor, Jason Griffith.

Shadow also has alternate voices for the French, Spanish, German, and Italian versions, as Sonic the Hedgehog games from Sonic Generations onward were dubbed into those languages. However, the Japanese version simply recycled Koji Yusa's voice clips from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4, who has been his Japanese voice actor since Sonic Adventure 2.

How to unlockEdit

  • Play 250 VS matches
  • Complete Classic as Sonic on Normal or higher

After completing one of the two methods, Shadow must then be defeated on Windy Hill Zone.

AttributesEdit

Being the Ultimate Life Form, he can tap into the Chaos Emeralds to use their power. He incorporates this into some of his attacks.

MovesetEdit

  • As he is a semi-clone of Sonic, Shadow's moveset is largely inspired by his.
Name Damage Description
Neutral attack 4%, 5%, 5% A simple punch-punch-kick combo.
Forward tilt 7% A basic forward punch.
Up tilt 7% A 540 kick, similar to Sonic's.
Down tilt 6% Punches downwards, sometimes tripping the opponent.
Dash attack 8% Curls into a ball and rams into the opponent.
Forward smash 12% Charges up a punch at the opponent.
Up smash 14% An uppercut, with decent vertical knockback.
Down smash 12% (front), 10% (back) A sweeping kick, hitting from one side first to the next.
Neutral aerial 10% A standard sex kick.
Forward aerial 14% Kicks out in front of him.
Back aerial 12% Kicks in back of him.
Up aerial 10% Kicks above him.
Down aerial 15% A stall-then-fall attack. Shadow kicks into the ground, damaging fighters around him.
Grab Uses both hands to grab the opponent.
Pummel 1% Burns the opponent with flames from his Hover Shoes.
Forward throw 8% Kicks the opponent to the side.
Back throw 10% Throws the opponent backwards.
Up throw 13% (down), 10% (side) Tosses the opponent into the air, teleporting and kicking them either down or to the side.
Down throw 9% Throws the opponent to the ground, causing vertical knockback.
Floor attack (front) 12% Kicks, then gets back on his feet.
Floor attack (back) 12% Kicks, then gets back on his feet.
Floor attack (trip) 12% Kicks, then gets back on his feet.
Edge attack 10% Kicks, then climbs back on the stage.
Neutral special Chaos Barrier 9% Uses Chaos Power to create a forcefield around himself for 1 second, which can damage opponents and reflect projectiles.
Side special Chaos Spear 11% (uncharged), 20% (fully charged) Shoots out a Chaos Spear. Can be used on the ground, and if used in the air, will travel down and forward. Can be charged to deal more damage and go through opponents.
Up special Chaos Warp 7% Teleports in any direction. The blast upon reappearing will damage opponents.
Down special Chaos Slow Charges up a meter, that when full, upon using the move again, Shadow will create a forcefield around him that slows down anyone caught in it for 10 seconds, similar to the Timer.
Final Smash Super Shadow 30% (ramming into at full speed), 20% (Chaos Spears) Uses the power of the Chaos Emeralds to become Super Shadow, in which he is able to fly around and ram into opponents. Upon doing this, they will be slowed down, similar to his Down Special, only for 15 seconds rather than 10. He can also fire off more powerful Chaos Spears.

On-screen appearanceEdit

Warps onto the stage via Chaos Control.

TauntsEdit

  • Up Taunt: Strikes a pose similar to his official artwork and lets out a grunt of, "Hmph."
  • Side Taunt: Pulls out a Chaos Emerald and says, "Bring it on."
  • Down Taunt: Crosses his arms and looks to the side.

Idle posesEdit

  • Glances at the camera, then back to the stage.
  • Crosses his arms and taps his foot.

Crowd cheerEdit

Sha - dow!

Victory posesEdit

  • Raises and pumps his fist down saying, "Better luck next time."
  • Crosses his arms, closes his eyes, and says, "I am the Ultimate Life Form."
  • Looks away and says, "My name is Shadow. Don't ever forget it."

Victory fanfareEdit

A direct rip of the level clear theme from Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), which itself is a remix of the level clear theme from Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

TrophiesEdit

Shadow
  Created by Professor Gerald Robotnik to be the "Ultimate Life Form", this black hedgehog's speed is fast enough to even rival that of Sonic's. He hates all of humanity for the death of Gerald's granddaughter and longtime friend to him, Maria Robotnik.
 : Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (02/2002)
 : Shadow the Hedgehog (11/2005)
Shadow (Alt.)
  Shadow's down special, Chaos Slow, requires a chargeup, but once that's done, opponents caught in a blast will be slowed down. Use the slowdown to your advantage!
 : Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (02/2002)
 : Shadow the Hedgehog (11/2005)
Super Shadow
When Shadow has all the Chaos Emeralds, he can transform into a being known as Super Shadow. In this form, he can slam into opponents to slow them down, as well as fire Chaos Spears.