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Tails first appeared in the 8-bit version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear, in which Tails has been kidnapped by [[Dr. | Tails first appeared in the 8-bit version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear, in which Tails has been kidnapped by [[Dr. Eggman]] and must be rescued by Sonic. He made his proper playable debut in the 16-bit version, and since then has become one of the main characters of the ''Sonic'' series. He is Sonic's most trusted sidekick and has the ability to fly with his two tails, hence his nickname. Despite his young age, he is a mechanical genius, matching smarts with Dr. Eggman himself, having created various revisions and remodels to the Tornado, a plane originally made by Sonic. He looks up to Sonic as a brother figure and has appeared in many games, including three of his own, ''Tails Adventure'', a Metroidvania with RPG elements and a slow-paced style of platforming compared to the majority of the ''Sonic'' franchise; ''Tails and the Music Maker'', an edutainment game for the Sega Pico designed to teach young children about musical instruments; and ''Tails' Skypatrol'', an originally Japan-exclusive auto-scrolling game with an original cast of characters. | ||
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''A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one upon Dr. | ''A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one upon Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices.'' | ||
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Revision as of 13:19, November 13, 2020
| Miles "Tails" Prower | |
|---|---|
| File:TSR Tails.png Official artwork of Tails for Team Sonic Racing. | |
| Universe | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Debut | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Sonic at the Olympic Games - Tokyo 2020 (2020) |
| Console/platform of origin | Sega Master System |
| Species | Fox |
| Gender | Male |
| Designed by | Yasushi Yamaguchi |
| Article on Wikipedia | Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog) |
Miles Prower (マイルス・パウアー, Miles Prower), better known by his nickname Tails (テイルス, Tails), is a character from the Sonic series.
Origin
Tails first appeared in the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear, in which Tails has been kidnapped by Dr. Eggman and must be rescued by Sonic. He made his proper playable debut in the 16-bit version, and since then has become one of the main characters of the Sonic series. He is Sonic's most trusted sidekick and has the ability to fly with his two tails, hence his nickname. Despite his young age, he is a mechanical genius, matching smarts with Dr. Eggman himself, having created various revisions and remodels to the Tornado, a plane originally made by Sonic. He looks up to Sonic as a brother figure and has appeared in many games, including three of his own, Tails Adventure, a Metroidvania with RPG elements and a slow-paced style of platforming compared to the majority of the Sonic franchise; Tails and the Music Maker, an edutainment game for the Sega Pico designed to teach young children about musical instruments; and Tails' Skypatrol, an originally Japan-exclusive auto-scrolling game with an original cast of characters.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
As a background character
Tails, along with Knuckles the Echidna and Silver the Hedgehog, appear in the background of Green Hill Zone.
Trophy information
Tails's trophy is unlocked by walking 30,000 ft / 10,000 m considering all characters.
- Tails
A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one upon Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices.
- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
: SONIC HEROES
Sticker
| Name | Game | Effect | Character(s) |
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| Miles "Tails" Prower | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |  +140
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Miles Tails Prower (Sonic The Hedgehog 2) |
In Super Smash Bros. 4
As a background character
Tails appears once again in the background of Green Hill Zone.
As a costume
Tails is also the base of a paid downloadable costume for Mii Gunners, released in February 2016 as part of the last wave.
Trophy information
Tails's trophy appears in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of the Sonic & Friends Trophy Box.
- Miles "Tails" Prower
- This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on—he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings!
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (11/1992)
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
As a background character
Tails once again reprises his role as a background character on Green Hill Zone with Knuckles the Echidna and Silver the Hedgehog.
As a costume
The Tails Mii Gunner costume from the previous game was not in the base game, but was re-added as DLC on April 17th, 2019.
Spirit
Tails also appears as a spirit. In his Spirit Battle, the player must defeat a Yellow Fox on Windy Hill Zone. Fox comes equipped with a Rocket Belt and Ray Gun (referencing Tails' ability to fly and his Mii Gunner outfit), the gravity of the stage is reduced, and the Knuckles assist trophy will be hostile towards the player.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 777 |  |
Tails |  |
★★★ | 1 | Up Special ↑ | Sonic The Hedgehog Series |
Gallery
Tails as a Mii Gunner costume
Trivia
- Tails was rumored, along with Sonic, to be a hidden character in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
| Character Inspirations for Mii Fighter Costumes in Super Smash Bros. 4 | |
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 Mii Brawler
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Akira · Captain Falcon · Flying Man · Heihachi · Jacky · King K. Rool · Knuckles · Toad |
 Mii Swordfighter
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Ashley · Black Knight · Chrom · Dunban · Gil · Link · Lloyd · Monster Hunter · Takamaru · Viridi · Zero |
 Mii Gunner
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Fox · Geno · Inkling · Isabelle · K.K. Slider · MegaMan.EXE · Proto Man · Samus · Tails · X |
| Headgear only | Barbara · Chain Chomp · Chocobo · Daisy · Inkling Squid · Luigi · Majora's Mask · Mario · Meta Knight · Peach · Red Shell · Sheik · Shy Guy · Spiny · Super Mushroom · Waluigi · Wario · Zelda |
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| Fighter | Sonic (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) |
| Assist Trophies | Shadow · Knuckles |
| Stages | Green Hill Zone · Windy Hill Zone |
| Enemy | Eggrobo |
| Other Characters | Tails |
| Trophies, Stickers and Spirits | Trophies (SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits |
| Music | Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate |
