Silver

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Silver
Silver's artwork, from Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Artwork of Silver the Hedgehog from Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Full name Silver the Hedgehog
Species Hedgehog
First appearance Sonic The Hedgehog (2006, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition (2020)
Latest portrayal Bryce Papenbrook (2019-present)
Daisuke Ono (Japanese; 2006-present)

Silver the Hedgehog is a recurring character from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. He is a hedgehog who comes from at least two-hundred years in the future. He commonly travels through time to assist Sonic and his friends. He has the ability to use psychokinesis which allows him to move objects with the power of his mind. He was originally voiced by Pete Capella, who voiced him in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games; but was later replaced by Quinton Flynn, who voiced him until 2017. Bryce Papenbrook later replaced Flynn in 2019, first voicing him in the Super Mario franchise in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

History

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Screenshot of Tails, Silver, and Knuckles in the Green Hill Zone of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Silver in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Silver makes a cameo in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, running in the background of the Green Hill Zone stage along with Tails and Knuckles. He also appears as a trophy and a sticker in the game.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, one of Sonic's alternate colors strongly resembles Silver. He makes an appearance as a collectible trophy as well in the Nintendo 3DS version. Silver also reprises his role in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, running in the background of Green Hill Zone along with Tails and Knuckles.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Silver appears as a spirit. Silver also reprises his role as a background character in Green Hill Zone.

Mario & Sonic series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Silver was originally going to appear in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, but was scrapped later on. A beta file of Silver was found on the European version and can be playable by hacking.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Silver high-fiving Yoshi in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Silver appears in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games as a Skill type playable character. His signature move for the Wii version is Levitate and Teleport Dash for the DS.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Silver returns as a Skill type playable character in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where he can be seen in the opening with all of the other athletes at the beginning, and later competing in Beach Volleyball. A Mii outfit based on Silver appears as an unlockable item in the game, and Silver also appears as a character that can be spoken to in London Party mode in order to play minigames and earn stickers.

In the Nintendo 3DS version, Silver is included in the Challengers group, meaning that he is only playable in certain Events. In the Story Mode, Silver first appears with Shadow after defeating some imposters, where they ask Yoshi, Sonic and Tails what they know about the Phantasmal Fog and imposters. He later helps the group chase down Jet, and then defeat Bowser Jr. so that Shadow can destroy the fog machine and clear the area. Silver later appears calling Mario, Luigi, Sonic and Tails to support them when they face Bowser and Dr. Eggman, and also appearing at the opening ceremony. In the bonus episodes, Silver appears with Shadow facing some of Dr. Eggman's robots, but after Bowser Jr. defeats them both himself, they challenge him to an Olympic event instead. When Bowser Jr. wins, Silver and Shadow pretend to be angry at first, but later congratulate Bowser Jr. before heading off. A badge of Silver can be obtained from the badge machine.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

Silver reappears as a playable character in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. He is once again a Skill type character.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Silver reappears in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as a playable character. In the Nintendo 3DS version, Silver is exclusive to 110m Hurdles and Archery.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Silver reappears in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as a playable character. Like many other Super Mario and Sonic characters in the game, Silver wears outfits that are event-appropriate.

He also appears as a playable character in the arcade version, where he was the first character added after its initial launch, being added on February 28, 2020. Here, he is a Technique-type character with excellent technique, above average power, and low speed.

Profiles and statistics

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Trophy
Name Image Game Description
Silver BrawlTrophy479.png SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (2006) A hedgehog who traveled back in time to defeat the Iblis Trigger and therefore alter the future. Silver has a positive attitude and a strong sense of justice. He has telekinetic powers that allow him to control physical objects, including abilities to freeze or shock enemies, which he uses to fight for peace and justice.
Sticker
Image Game Effect
Silver the Hedgehog Sticker.png SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (2006) Launch Power +49
Usable by: Sonic

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U trophy

Name 3DS Image Wii U Image Appears In (Wii U version only) American English description British English description
Silver SilverTheHedgehogTrophy3DS.png SilverTheHedgehogTrophyWiiU.png Sonic the Hedgehog (11/2006)
3DS Sonic Generations (11/2011)
Silver the Hedgehog comes from the future–from a world that seems to have been laid to waste. He manipulated space-time to travel to the present where he meets Sonic and friends, and now he's putting his telekinetic talents to use in an effort to save the future world he calls home. Silver the Hedgehog comes from the future - from a world that seems to have been laid to waste. He manipulated space-time to come back to the present where he meets Sonic and friends, and now he's putting his telekinetic talents to use in an effort to save the future world he calls home.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit

Name Image Game Type Class Effect How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponents Battle conditions Stage Song
Silver the Hedgehog Artwork of Silver the Hedgehog for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (reused for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition) Sonic the Hedgehog Series Support (1) Advanced Strong Throw World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board Sonic Rule: Item: Throwing Types
  • The enemy starts the battle with a Black Hole
  • The enemy is easily distracted by items
Green Hill Zone Rooftop Run

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Silver the Hedgehog is a new competitor for Team Sonic. Coming from the distant future with telekinetic abilities, Silver's signature moves are the Levitate ability on the Wii and DS and Teleport Dash ability on the DS. Expect the unexpected when this time-travelling hedgehog takes on the Olympic Winter Games.

Wii
Icon Type Statistics Special Skill Emblem
Sprite of Silver Skill
Speed
 
Acceleration
 
Power
 
Skill
 
Levitate Silver the Hedgehog's emblem
DS
Icon Type Statistics Special Skill Emblem
Silverdsicon.png Skill
Speed
 
Jumping
 
Power
 
Technique
 
Stamina
 
Teleport Dash Silver the Hedgehog's emblem

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Silver stats.png

Official profile

Coming from the distant future with telekinetic abilities, expect the unexpected from Silver when this time-travelling hedgehog takes on the London Olympic Games!

Portrayals

  • Pete Capella (2006-2010)
  • Quinton Flynn (2010-2017)
  • Bryce Papenbrook (2019-present)
  • Daisuke Ono (Japanese; 2006-present)
  • Hervé Grull (French; 2011-present)
  • Davide Albano (Italian; 2011-present)
  • Roland Wolf (German; 2011-present)
  • Angel De Gracia (Spanish; 2011-2016, 2019)
  • Masumi Mutsuda (Spanish; 2017-present)

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese シルバー・ザ・ヘッジホッグ[?]
Shirubā Za Hejjihoggu
?
Chinese (simplified) 希尔弗[?]
Xī Ěr Fú
Silver
Chinese (traditional) 希爾弗[?]
Xī Ěr Fú
Silver
Korean 실버 더 헤지혹[?]
Silbeo deo Hejihok
?
Russian Ёж Сильвер[?]
Yozh Sil'ver
Silver the Hedgehog
Spanish Silver the Hedgehog[?] -

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