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NOTE: This page only gives information about the mainstream version of Knuckles the Echidna, as his live-action incarnation is not voted Near Pure Good thus, only the information of Knuckles from the main series appears here. |
“ | I'll probably be on this floating island forever, guarding the Master Emerald. I may not know the whole story behind this, but perhaps it's better that way. | „ |
~ Knuckles the Echidna |
Knuckles the Echidna is one of the two tritagonists (alongside Amy Rose) of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
He is a brute who has dedicated himself to protecting the Master Emerald from danger. He is generally known for his hotheaded nature and his determination.
He is voiced by Michael McGaharn (Adventure; 1999), Scott Drier (2001-2004), Dan Green (2005-2010), Travis Willingham (2010-2017), and currently by Dave B. Mitchell (2019-present) in the English version, and by Nobutoshi Canna in the Japanese version.
His Good Ranking[]
What Makes Him Close to Being Pure Good?[]
Classic Era/In General[]
- Although he has been tricked by Eggman multiple times, each time this does happen, he realizes what he did wrong and helps Sonic take him down.
- Dedicated his life to protecting the Master Emerald from threats such as Eggman and thieves such as Rouge.
- Although he was initially a reclusive anti-hero who was mainly concerned with the Master Emerald’s safety, he subverted this Sonic Heroes onwards and became more involved in world affairs that had nothing to do with the Master Emerald, willing to temporarily leave his duty to help or hang out with his friends.
Sonic Adventure Duology[]
- Upon the Master Emerald being destroyed, Knuckles tasked himself to looking for the shards in order to return the Master Emerald back to its original state.
- Beat Chaos and retrieved the Chaos Emeralds from him.
- Although he had the opportunity to learn about his ancestors' wrongdoings, he instead chooses not to out of fear of the potential bad things they have done.
- Destroyed the Master Emerald to prevent Eggman from taking it.
- While it's debatable if Rouge even needed his help, Knuckles ultimately saves her from falling to her death even though she tried repeatedly to steal the Master Emerald from him; while he claims he was saving her only for the Master Emerald shards still in her possession, it was likely only an annoyed retort towards her seeming ingratitude and teasing, thus meaning his action was honorable and of common decency. He also swallows his pride and apologizes if he had hurt her, even though she started the fight first.
- Played a vital role in saving the world from Gerald Robotnik's doomsday plan by using the Master Emerald to neutralize the Chaos Emeralds.
- Showed concern towards Sonic after he survived being blown up by Eggman.
Sonic Heroes[]
- Joined forces with Sonic and Tails to form Team Sonic and thwart Eggman's plans, and later a rogue Metal Sonic who wanted to be the true Sonic.
Shadow the Hedgehog[]
- Aided in fighting the Black Arms, saving Central City from being destroyed and even assisting GUN in assaulting the Black Comet.
Sonic 06[]
- Assisted Sonic and Tails in confronting Eggman.
- Teams up with Rouge and Shadow to find the Chaos Emeralds.
- He, along with everyone else, search for the Chaos Emeralds to revive Sonic.
Sonic Generations[]
- Thanks Sonic and/or Classic Sonic for freeing him.
- Rooted for Sonic and Classic Sonic during their battle with the classic and modern Eggman, along with the Time Eater.
Sonic Forces[]
- Lead the resistance against Eggman, with him calling the shots and telling the characters where to go.
- Furthermore, Sonic's possible death had greatly affected him, as he still found it hard to believe six months later. He was also greatly relieved when learning that he was alive and was disgusted by the possibility that Eggman might have been torturing him during his time trapped on the Death Egg.
Sonic Frontiers[]
- He, along with Amy and Tails, freed Sonic from being corrupted by Cyber Space, allowing him a fighting chance against The End.
- Protected Sonic from being blasted by Sage.
- Although he gets mad at Sonic for protecting Sage, it's understandable considering that Sage attacked Sonic first. Also, when Knuckles tells Sonic that he's being too trusting, this further shows that he learned his lesson about trusting people too quickly, like how he trusted Eggman back then.
- It is implied he continues guarding the Master Emerald to atone for his ancestors' wrongdoings that led to the crisis with Chaos.
- He is nice and gentle to the Chao living on Angel Island, helping one get fruit and clearing rubble for another.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog[]
- Helped aid Tails and Barry in their mission to figure out who "killed" Sonic.
- Helped Sonic and everyone else to stop the Mirage Express from going out of control.
Comics[]
- He prioritized protecting the animals over battling Metal Knuckles who had stolen a Chaos Emerald.
- He saves Sonic from Metal Sonic and teams up with him and Tails to hunt for the Chaos Emeralds.
- He defeats Heavy King along with the other heroes, taking the green Chaos Emerald back with him to Angel Island for safekeeping.
- He destroys the Badniks attacking Barricade Town and, with Sonic, defeats Rough and Tumble who were holding the town hostage.
- He tries to disconnect Super Neo Metal Sonic from the Master Emerald.
- He returns the Master Emerald to Angel Island before it falls into the ocean.
- He allows the refugees from the Metal Virus plague to stay on Angel Island.
- While he refused to fight Zazz with Espio, his reasons were understandable. As he pointed out, Eggman and Metal Sonic would be left alone with the Master Emerald while everyone went on high-risk missions and Sonic, who ultimately agreed, was too weak from his infection to oppose them.
- Given Eggman earlier said he intended to abandon the planet to its fate rather than look into curing the Metal Virus and later tried to flee Angel Island when Zavok attacked and sent a Zombot horde (kicking Amy into Zombot Big after she defended him), Knuckles' concerns were more than valid.
- While not assisting with getting the Chaos Emeralds, he promises Espio he will protect the refugees.
- He battles Zombot Shadow to buy Sonic more time and in a last stand to protect the refugees, the Master Emerald, and Angel Island.
- He also remained confident Sonic would return after he went missing.
- He tolerated Rouge near the Master Emerald since she helped save the world.
- He searched Angel Island for any residual traces of Metal Virus.
- He calls Sonic and Tails for help in Marble Garden despite his reservations from the former bringing trouble to his home.
- He gives Blaze, a fellow guardian, advice on stepping away from duties for a short while, convincing her to take some time off due to her having more options compared to him only able to take a gamble on leaving.
What Prevents Him From Being Pure Good?[]
- He can be quite arrogant at times, such as in Sonic Generations where after he is saved by Sonic he proceeds to say "thanks for the help, not that I needed it", in Sonic Lost World where he boasts he could have done better than Sonic at two points, and in Sonic Frontiers when he remarks that he could have taken down the Wyvern easier if he was Super Knuckles.
- He is sometimes wrathful, which can escalate into fights with Sonic and others when they insult or mock him. While he has shown better control of his temper, this is not completely subverted, as he nearly blew up at the shady Dodon Pa before Vector stepped in in Team Sonic Racing and was willing to pick a fight with a comparatively weaker Barry for no reason in The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Trivia[]
- With Tails, Amy, Blaze, and Silver having been approved as Pure Good, he is the only major character in the games besides Sonic to be Near Pure Good, being a foil to him.
- Additionally, he is the only NPG to start out as an adversary of Sonic before being on more friendly terms with him thereafter as Shadow and Sage are IA and Blaze and Silver are PG.
- In the Sonic Rivals duology, he is one of the four main protagonists alongside Sonic, Shadow, and Silver. He and Sonic are the half that is NPG and don't learn Eggman was really Eggman Nega.
- Additionally, he is the only one to not be a hedgehog.
External Links[]
- Knuckles the Echidna on the Sonic Wiki
- Knuckles the Echidna on the Heroes Wiki
- Knuckles the Echidna on the Guile Heroes Wiki
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