Lightning

Lightning is a type of element that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

Description
Lightning is used to primarily stun or paralyze opponents, with it being used by both playable characters and enemies alike. When this happens, the affected target is rendered immobile for a short period of time. In this sense, it is  used as both as a gimmick (when used by the player) and as an obstacle (when used by enemies).

Sonic Heroes
In Sonic Heroes, all Flight Type characters are able to use a move known as Thunder Shoot , which can paralyze enemies in place, making them easier to hit. In Team Battles, the Thunder Shoot can be used to stun the other team as well.

Dummy Rings, which are used by Tails and Rouge upon the absence of their teammates, also provide a stunning/paralyzing effect to any opponents that may touch them, though it will alos damage them.

Sonic Unleashed
In Sonic Unleashed, Thunder Balls, Lightning Masters , and Thunder Bats are capable of producing electricity in short bursts, which will stun Sonic /Werehog for a few seconds if they touch the enemies when they are producing this lightning.

Sonic Rivals
In Sonic Rivals, Lightning is used as a power-up. When used offensively, it will create a ball of electricity that will track down the target and paralyze them in place. When used defensively, the effect is the same, although it is implemented via a Dummy ring that will only affect the target if they touch it.



Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
Lightning is one of the many elements featured in Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, though it does not have the same stunning/paralyzing effects of former games. It is used it attacks such as Sonic and Shadow’s atomic strike. Moreover, the Chao named Knickt can shield the player with a Lightning-based shield, protecting them from damage.

Sonic Jump Fever
In Sonic Jump Fever, lightning is utilized in the Stun power up, where it will paralyze all badniks for a given time limit.