| Dr. Eggman | |
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| Full name | Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik[1][2] |
| Species | Human |
| First appearance | Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Vol. 1 (1991, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007, Mario-related media) |
| Latest appearance | Sonic Frontiers (2022, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019, Mario-related media) |
| Latest portrayal | Mike Pollock (2005-present) Kotaro Nakamura (Japanese; 2016-present) |
Dr. Ivo Robotnik, better known as Dr. Eggman, is the primary antagonist in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and the arch nemesis of Sonic the Hedgehog, much in the same manner as Bowser's conflict with Mario. However, in a similar vein to the aforementioned Mario characters, he has occasionally teamed up with Sonic to face greater threats in their homeworld and has friendly sports competitions with him in the Mario & Sonic series. He is a genius with an IQ of 300, and his goal is to dominate the world and build the Eggman Empire.
Dr. Eggman appears in the Mario & Sonic series as a playable character. He is voiced by Mike Pollock, who has voiced the character in the game series since Shadow the Hedgehog.
History
Mario & Sonic series
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Dr. Eggman, as well as several other Sonic the Hedgehog series characters, appear in the Olympic crossover game Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. He is a Skill player, despite his rather large size, and he's also unusually fast. However, Dr. Eggman is lacking in power, and his stamina is weak.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Eggman appears as a playable character in the sequel Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, and appeared in the first trailer for the game along with Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario, and Wario. He is again a skill type character. In the DS version of the game, he is one of two main antagonists of Adventure Tour along with Bowser. He and Bowser try to stop the 2010 Olympic Winter Games by capturing all the snow spirits. They would like to make their own Olympic Games, but Mario, Sonic, and their friends stopped Eggman and Bowser.
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Dr. Eggman appears once again as a Skill type playable character in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. He has a very high Technique level and performs well at events such as Gymnastics. He appears alongside all of the other athletes at the start of the game's opening, as well as later appearing competing in Badminton - Doubles and Track Cycling - Team Pursuit. An outfit based on Dr. Eggman can be unlocked for Miis to wear.
In the Nintendo 3DS version, Dr. Eggman is included in the Tricksters class and is hence only playable in certain Events. In the Story Mode, Dr. Eggman first appears in the opening, in which he and Bowser reveal and begin their plan to cover London with Phantasmal Fog to prevent the Olympic Games from happening as they had not been invited. Dr. Eggman is then discovered to be partially behind the appearance of the fog in The Mysterious Thief when Rouge remembers that he brainwashed her, and also in Enter Bowser?! when Bowser Jr. accidentally mentions him having discussions with Bowser. Toad reveals that he heard Dr. Eggman was at the British Museum in Mario and Sonic, and he and the Heroes group later find Eggman Nega there filling in as a favor. They later find out that Dr. Eggman had visited the museum to gather information about the Phantasmal Fog. Wario later encounters Dr. Eggman and defeats him in an Event in an attempt to destroy a Fog machine and get some money, but the machine is revealed to be a hologram and Dr. Eggman escapes. Wario and Waluigi later find him with Metal Sonic, and defeat them in an Event to destroy the real fog machine and try to get some compensation. In The Banana Incident, it is also revealed that Dr. Eggman had installed a chip in Omega to have him perform task for him. In Clear Skies Again, it is revealed that the Dr. Eggman Wario and Waluigi cornered was a hologram, and Dr. Eggman releases the fog over London once again. In To the Ruins!, Omega recovers enough of his memory to establish more of the details of Dr. Eggman's plan, as well as revealing his lab to be within Big Ben. In The Grand Showdown, Mario, Luigi, Sonic and Tails arrive to confront Dr. Eggman and Bowser, who have been powered up by the Phantasmal Fog, and Mario and Sonic defeat them both in an Olympic Event. After the fog is sealed away, Dr. Eggman and Bowser reveal their motives for their plan, and Toad calls them over the walkie-talkie to inform them that they can still compete if they go to the Main Stadium, and the pair accept the offer, later appearing at the opening ceremony. Dr. Eggman is mentioned to be causing trouble with his robots in the first two Challengers bonus episodes, and appears in Junior Triumphant, in which he agrees to let Bowser Jr. challenge Metal Sonic, aiming to help refine the robot. Dr. Eggman also appears in the Tricksters Bonus episodes, in which he trains Metal Sonic to improve him for the Olympic Games, first against Waluigi, and later against Wario, from whom he obtains the Fog urn. In The Fog Returns, he uses the Phantasmal Fog from the urn to create a Fog Imposter of Sonic, and later explains the history of the fog to Orbot, Cubot and Metal Sonic. Dr. Eggman's invitation is frequently referred to in the Girls Bonus episodes, as it is accidentally ruined twice, delaying the invitations being sent out, causing him and Bowser to investigate the delay in The Real Beginning. After losing to Peach and Amy in an event, the pair wait for their invitations, but find them dropped by some Toads and mistake them for love letters, causing them to leave and head off sightseeing. A badge of Dr. Eggman can also be obtained from the badge machine.
Interestingly, Dr. Eggman's bio from the game's website suggests that he is a good character to use for the Rings event, despite the fact that Dr. Eggman is not playable in the event.[3]
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Dr. Eggman also appears in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. He retains his role from previous titles, being a playable Skill type character.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Dr. Eggman returns yet again in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In the Nintendo 3DS version, he is exclusive to 110m Hurdles and Equestrian.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Dr. Eggman reappears in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as a playable character. Like many other Mario and Sonic characters in the game, Dr. Eggman wears outifts that are event-appropriate.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Dr. Eggman makes a cameo appearance as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which is obtained by collecting over 500 stickers. He also appears as a sticker which increases a character's launch resistance by 39 points.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Dr. Eggman makes a cameo appearance as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Dr. Eggman appears as a Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Profiles and statistics
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Profile
Although the devious Dr. Eggman has great Skill-based abilities, he also is quite powerful. His huge, lumbering frame doesn't give the impression that he would be good at gymnastics, but believe it or not, he can handle the trampoline and vault quite well.
Stats
| Icon | Name | Type | Statistics | Emblem | ||||||||
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Dr. Eggman | Skill |
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Wii stats
| Icon | Name | Type | Statistics | Special Skill | Emblem | ||||||||
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Dr. Eggman | Skill |
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Egg Spin | 
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DS stats
| Icon | Name | Type | Statistics | Special Skill | Emblem | ||||||||||
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Dr. Eggman | Skill |
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Egg Spin |
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Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Dr. Eggman's official profiles and statistics for the game.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Dr. Eggman's official profiles and statistics for the game.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Trophy
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eggman | 
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (1991) | A self-proclaimed scientific genius. Dr. Eggman sports an IQ of 300 and wants to conquer the world and build his evil empire of Eggmanland. An expert in his field, Dr. Eggman places robotics over all else in life--a reflection of his selfish personality. He doesn't know when to quit and always comes back for more no matter how many times he is defeated by Sonic. |
| GCN SONIC ADVENTURE DX: Director's Cut |
Sticker
| Image | Game | Effect |
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Sonic the Hedgehog | Launch Resistance +39 Usable by: Sonic |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U trophy
| Name | 3DS Image | Wii U Image | Appears in | American English description | British English description |
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| Dr. Eggman | 
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Sonic The Hedgehog (06/1991) Wii U Sonic Lost World (10/2013) |
Dr. Eggman knows a great deal about robots, which is neat. He also knows how to turn animals INTO robots, which isn't so neat. You'd think a man with an IQ of 300 would stop going up against Sonic, but he keeps on trying, all to build a world around his Eggman Empire. | Here is a man who immortalises animals in mechanical form because he just loves them so much! Wait. That's not quite right... Instead of using his talents for peaceful ventures, Dr. Eggman, a scientist with an IQ of 300, nurtures plans for Eggmanland to reach all four corners of the world. First poaching animals, now this? Terrible. |
Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit
| Name | Image | Game | Type | Class | Effect | How to obtain | Spirit battle | |||
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| Opponents | Battle conditions | Stage | Song | |||||||
| Dr. Eggman | 
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Sonic the Hedgehog Series | Primary (3) | Legend | limegreen Electric Attack ↑ |
World of Light (Final Battle); Summoned with a Dr. Crygor, Tamagon, and Chansey core and two limegreen-type cores | Roy, Sonic | Rule: Bob-omb Festival; Item: Shooting Types
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Green Hill Zone | Green Hill Zone |
Crossover appearances
| Title | Description | Release date | System/format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games | Playable character | 2007 | Wii |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games | 2008 | Nintendo DS | |
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Cameo as a trophy and a sticker | Wii | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Boss | 2009 | Nintendo DS |
| Playable character | |||
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Wii | ||
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games | 2011 | ||
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games | 2012 | Nintendo 3DS | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | 2013 | Wii U | |
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U | Cameo as a trophy | 2014 | Nintendo 3DS, Wii U |
| Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games | Playable character | 2016 | |
| Arcade | |||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Cameo as a spirit | 2018 | Nintendo Switch |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 | Playable character | 2019 |
Portrayals
- Mike Pollock (2005-present)
- Chikao Ōtsuka (Japanese; 1998-2014, 2021)
- Kotaro Nakamura (Japanese; 2016-present)
- Marc Bretonnière (French; 2011-present)
- Aldo Stella (Italian; 2011-present)
- Hartmut Neugebauer (German; 2011-2017, 2019)
- Johannes Oliver Hamm (German; 2019-present)
- Francesc Belda (Spanish; 2011-present)
Voice samples
 Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Eggman's laugh (Mike Pollock, 2016; recycled from Sonic Generations) | File info |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - "Why, hello, everyone!" (Mike Pollock, 2020) | File info |
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Dr. Eggman.
- Eggman.jpg
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 蛋头博士[?] Dàn tóu bóshì |
Dr. Egghead | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 蛋頭博士[?] Dàn tóu bóshì |
Dr. Egghead | |
| Dutch | Dr. Ivo Robotnik Dr. Eggman[?] |
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| German | Dr. Ivo Robotnik Doktor Eggman[?] |
- Dr. Eggman |
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| Italian | Dottore Ivo Robotnik Dottor Eggman[?] |
Dr. Ivo Robotnik Dr. Eggman |
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| Korean | 닥터 에그맨[?] Dakteo Egmaen |
Dr. Eggman | |
| Portuguese | Dr. Ivo Robotnik Doutor Eggman[?] |
- Dr. Eggman |
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| Russian | Доктор Эггман Doktor Eggman Доктор Айво Роботник[4] Doktor Ayvo Robotnik |
Dr. Eggman Dr. Ivo Robotnik |
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| Spanish | Doctor Eggman[?] | Dr. Eggman |
Trivia
- Dr. Eggman appears alongside Bowser and Zangief in the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph.
- Dr. Eggman's first Japanese voice actor Chikao Otsuka also voiced Wario in the Japanese commercials for the Wario Land games.[7]
- Although his profile in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games states he is quite powerful, Power is one of his lowest stats in the game. In his origin series, he is sometimes shown to have superhuman strength, being a Power-type character in Sonic Riders and punching through solid ice later in Sonic Lost World.
External links
References
- ^ "When the evil Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik begins snatching innocent woodland animals and transforming them into robotic instruments of destruction, only the world's fastest hedgehog can save the day." - History section of Sonic The Hedgehog Museum, Sega Genesis Collection
- ^ "You see the king looks almost identical to Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik... My enemy!" - Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic and the Secret Rings Comic Book DVD (Target Exclusive)
- ^ Dr. Eggman's website bio for Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- ^ a b Sonic the Hedgehog (June 9, 2022). TailsTube #2 (feat. ???). YouTube. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】(June 9, 2022). テイルスチューブ（ゲスト：オーボット） 日本語吹き替え版. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ DeanSatan (January 15, 2009). Forum post by Dean Sitton. Sonic Retro. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ 声優、俳優 大塚 周夫 さん死去. 追悼の森. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
