Top 10 Fastest Sonic the Hedgehog Characters

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is the title character and protagonist of the video game series of the same name released by SEGA. He has since appeared in numerous spin-off comics, several television shows, an animated OVA, and a live-action movie trilogy. Known for his incredible speed and signature blue color... read more

Well, he is stated to be the fastest thing alive, and although there are others who can contend, I believe he is the fastest. He moved fast enough to switch dimensional planes and stop time before, not even mentioning his speed after his various transformations.
Besides that, I just love him overall.

Sonic has speed measurements in Sonic Unleashed, with his highest being 3519 SPD (or 6,051,022,551 mph), which is over 9 times faster than light. But even this isn't nearly as impressive as running through time to fix space in Sonic Generations.

Shadow the Hedgehog

Shadow the Hedgehog is a character in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series released by Sega. He is an artificially created black and red hedgehog with hover shoes that enable him to move at extreme speeds, rivaling those of Sonic.... read more

I believe that Shadow is the fastest character because if you look at his ankles, he has the same rings that he has on his wrists. These rings limit his power. When Shadow takes the rings off his wrists, he gets a power-up in strength, speed, and power. I think the ones on his ankles do the same thing, except they give him more of his full power of speed. If this is correct, just think of how fast he really is. I believe he doesn't expose his true power because he does not want to be seen as a threat to humanity.

Shadow is not faster than Sonic, but he is badass and can catch up with Sonic. Some people say that he is Sonic's arch-rival, but Dr. Eggman is Sonic's true rival.

Miles "Tails" Prower

Miles "Tails" Prower is a fictional character in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is Sonic's best friend and sidekick. Tails is known for his ability to fly using his two tails like a helicopter rotor.

I've heard that Tails can outrun the ultimate life form when he isn't using his chaos powers. This means that Tails actually beat him in a race, making Tails not only faster than Shadow but also the most powerful and smartest Mobian on Mobius. Both Turbo Tails and Titan Tails/Thanos Tails exist, and Super Tails has the power to turn others super, brainy, and powerful. Good job, SEGA.
Also, Tails can use chaos powers, so he is not just faster than Shadow but also stronger than him due to his connection to the chaos force.
The Mobians should fear the power he wields. Heck, he should be Shadow's worst nightmare since Shadow is afraid of heights, and Tails can lift both Sonic and Knuckles at the same time. Fear the name Miles "Tails" Prower, Shadow.
All he needs to do is lift both Omega and Big, and he'll truly be a Mobian to fear.

Metal Sonic

Metal Sonic is one of Dr. Eggman's most advanced robotic creations, engineered to surpass Sonic the Hedgehog in every possible way. He possesses an array of powers including the ability to fire electro-balls, emit electricity, perform a speed boost, and become temporarily invincible. Over time, he evolves... read more

Metal Sonic is actually faster than Sonic. Just play Sonic CD and Sonic Adventure 2 in multiplayer mode. Sonic is the fastest thing alive, but Metal Sonic isn't alive.

He can sometimes move faster than Sonic.

Made to match Sonic in speed, so...

Blaze the Cat

Blaze the Cat is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series who first appeared in the Nintendo DS game Sonic Rush in 2005. She is a princess from an alternate dimension and the guardian of the Sol Emeralds. Blaze possesses pyrokinetic abilities and can transform into Burning Blaze when empowered... read more

Yeah, I'll have to put Blaze as the fastest after Sonic and Shadow.

Knuckles the Echidna

Knuckles the Echidna is a fictional character from Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. He is portrayed as a red, anthropomorphic echidna who is serious, determined, and loyal, though sometimes gullible.

Knuckles possesses the ability to glide through the air, climb vertical surfaces,... read more

Silver the Hedgehog

Silver the Hedgehog is a fictional character from Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. He first appeared in the 2006 game Sonic the Hedgehog and is portrayed as a telekinetic hedgehog from a post-apocalyptic future. Silver travels back in time to prevent disasters that would destroy his world... read more

Silver is the best! I mean, he is so fast while flying, and his telekinesis powers are awesome. I sometimes wonder about Silver tearing Sonic into two pieces with his telekinesis powers. Silver is awesome!

Faster than Shadow. Shadow cheats by using jet boots, and Silver doesn't. Silver is almost as fast as Sonic.

Silver isn't a fast runner, but with his telekinesis, he is quite speedy. Sonic Generations 3DS shows he can run quickly. I don't think that's a bad thing because Silver is my favorite Sonic character.

Dark Sonic

Dark Sonic is a dark transformation of Sonic the Hedgehog that appears in the anime series Sonic X. This form is triggered by Sonic's intense anger and the influence of numerous fake Chaos Emeralds. Although powerful, Dark Sonic's appearance is brief and primarily symbolic of Sonic's darker emotions... read more

Just Sonic who's really fast after a transformation, so he has to be fast.

Super Sonic

If Super Silver were in this, I would rate him first, but he isn't, so I won't. Sonic is known to be the fastest hedgehog, so imagine that times a million.

Infinite the Jackal

Tails: "Whoa! That guy's faster than Sonic!"

Why? Faster than Sonic? He teleports, and he is only faster in the trailer! Sonic is faster in the battle, so come on, guys!

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Zavok

I know what you mean. Oni (look it up on the internet). I mean, this guy probably does have a lot of stuff that he could do, but he just hasn't been given the right scenes to do it.
Also, he punched freakin' meter-long robot segments off their joints in one of the boss battles! Come on! And he can control machinery and fire!

He's an Oni, which is a form of ghost. So, even though they don't completely show it in-game, he's almost immeasurably fast. They do show it a little bit in Sonic Forces when he charges at Sonic, although I feel that he could go faster.

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Sticks the Badger

Dr. Eggman

Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik is a fictional character created by Naoto Ohshima for Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series. He serves as the primary antagonist, often clashing with Sonic in his quest for world domination. Eggman is depicted as a brilliant but mad scientist who leads the Eggman Empire and creates... read more

Well, Classic Sonic is slower than Modern Sonic, and Classic Eggman is skinnier than Modern Eggman. So Eggman is faster than Sonic in Sonic 1, Sonic 2, and Sonic 3.

Sonic couldn't catch him in Sonic 2 and Sonic 3. Even in his Hyper form, Sonic still can't catch him. So he wins here, no doubt.

Sonic can't catch him. It was an old game, one of the first, but I forget what it's called. He can outrun Sonic. What more is there to say?

Mephiles the Dark

Amy Rose

Amy Rose is a fictional character in SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog series. She is a pink anthropomorphic hedgehog known for her cheerful and competitive personality, and she is infatuated with Sonic, the main character of the series. Amy is notable for being the first playable female character in the Sonic... read more

Amy is fast too. She always chases Sonic, and I don't know if the golden ring on her wrist makes her faster. Don't call her slow and lacking personality.

Scourge the Hedgehog

Jet the Hawk

Jet the Hawk is a character from SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is the leader of the Babylon Rogues and is known for his arrogance, pride, and obsession with wealth and treasure. Although Jet rarely takes his leadership duties seriously, he knows how to assert his authority when necessary.

Espio the Chameleon

Espio the Chameleon is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise who first appeared in the 1995 Sega 32X game Knuckles' Chaotix. He debuted alongside Charmy Bee and Vector the Crocodile as part of the Chaotix team. Initially portrayed with a short temper, Espio's personality evolved significantly... read more

Actually, I looked it up, and apparently, Espio is the fastest Sonic the Hedgehog character, so there you go!

Who has ever heard of a slow ninja? I get that he is a chameleon, but Sonic, Silver, and Shadow are hedgehogs, and they are slow in real life. Anyways, Espio is the cool type and actually my second favorite character. So I rate him fifth fastest.

Ultra Sonic

Cream the Rabbit

Cream the Rabbit is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series created by Sega. She is a kind and polite young rabbit who is often seen with her Chao companion named Cheese. Cream has appeared in various Sonic games and animated adaptations since her debut.

Rouge the Bat

Rouge the Bat is a video game character in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series. She made her debut in Sonic Adventure 2, released in 2001 for the Sega Dreamcast. Rouge is a jewel thief and government agent, known for her confident and flirtatious personality, as well as her complex relationships with other... read more

Solaris

Solaris is the final boss and central antagonist in the 2006 video game Sonic the Hedgehog. It is a god-like entity that exists across time and space, formed by the fusion of the characters Mephiles the Dark and Iblis. The player must defeat Solaris using Sonic, Shadow, and Silver in their super forms... read more

This guy's consciousness is in every possible timeline of every possible reality at the same time. So, by default, he is without a doubt the fastest character.

Bunnie D'Coolette

Manic the Hedgehog

Charmy Bee

Custom Hero (Sonic Forces)

Sometimes seen teamed with Sonic in high-speed missions, I would say about as fast as Knuckles or Tails.