Hyper Sonic


 * For the Sonic the Comic story, see Sonic the Comic #134.

Hyper Sonic (ハイパーソニック) is a super transformation of Sonic the Hedgehog that is obtained by collecting all seven Super Emeralds, which are more powerful versions of the Chaos Emeralds that have been enhanced with energy from the Master Emerald. To trigger the transformation, Sonic must also collect 50 rings and do the Insta-shield.

Appearance
Thus so far, Hyper Sonic's only appearance in-canon has been Sonic 3 & Knuckles. In Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Hyper Sonic looks very similar to Super Sonic, sharing the upturned spikes. However, Hyper Sonic flashes in all 7 colors of the Chaos/Super Emeralds and has large flashing sparks (similar to the invincibility item). Also, when running, he leaves several after-images.

Abilities
Hyper Sonic has all the benefits of Super Sonic, such as invincibility to all attacks, improved speed and strength, and greater jumping abilities. Since Hyper Sonic is generally a upgraded version of Super Sonic, Hyper Sonic has some new and improved abilities from Super Sonic, such as the ability to breathe underwater, further increased speed and strength, is fully invincible towards any attack or environment, and a double jump attack that destroys all enemies within the direct vicinity, excluding bosses, which is referred to by some as "Sonic Boom" or "Hyper Flash" however, the former is not an official name, and it is unconfirmed if the latter is. This is Sonic's most powerful form.

As with all Chaos Emerald/Super Emerald-caused transformations, once Hyper Sonic runs out of rings, his super transformation will end.

Trivia

 * Hyper Sonic's name comes from the term hypersonic, which is a speed above supersonic (generally, Mach 5).
 * By using the debug menu, it is possible to access Hyper Sonic in Sonic and Knuckles.
 * Hyper Sonic is the only transformation so far to change multiple colors flashing.
 * Hyper Sonic's silver color is the only color he has that is non-detailed with only one color.
 * By using debug mode you can become Hyper Sonic, Hyper Knuckles, and Super Tails without any Super Emeralds if you hit the "Super" monitor when playing a level.
 * Also, when using debug menu in Sonic 3 and Knuckles, having 50 rings and an insta-shield will let you transform to Hyper Sonic without any Super Emeralds.
 * Hyper Sonic's appearance was originally going to be gray.
 * In Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, if Sonic collects the invincibility star power-up in a dream event, he will flash different colors, similar to Hyper Sonic.

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