Blastoid (Carnival Night Zone)

Sparkle
Sparkle is a grenade-shaped Badnik found in Carnival Night Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for the Sega Mega Drive.

Attack Pattern
Sparkle bots will teleport with a current of electricity from floor to ceiling, and stick to either one. As they finish teleporting, balls of electricity will be released from the shock wave into a 45 degree angle, trying to injure the player.

Sonic the Comic
In the British Publication of Sonic the Comic, Sparkle Badnik's are released to attack Knuckles while he is investigating the Carnival Night Zone.