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This character exists primarily or exclusively within the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog continuity.
Information in this article may not be canonical to the storyline of the games or any other Sonic continuity.

Miserable hedgehog... Okay, so I had a small setback. The battle has just begun!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "Super Special Sonic Search & Smash Squad"

Doctor Ivo Robotnik[3][2] (ドクター・エッグマン Dokutā Egguman?, lit. "Doctor Eggman"), is the main antagonist of the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog television series. He is a human scientist and the arch-nemesis of Sonic the Hedgehog.

An evil dictator, Dr. Robotnik is a genius despite his often idiotic decisions. He uses his incredible intelligence for attempts to conquer Mobius and end his conflict with Sonic. While all his plans always end in failure thanks to the continued efforts of Sonic and his allies, Robotnik is always able to slip away from certain doom or imprisonment and is thus able to return at a later point to plot another evil scheme, making him a constant threat to Mobius and a thorn in Sonic's side.

Appearance[]

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Dr. Ivo Robotnik, from "Super Special Sonic Search & Smash Squad".

Dr. Robotnik is a comically obese human with a ragged orange mustache, a conical head, a drooping pink nose, conjoined black eyes with red irises and black pupils, he has (almost) no visible ears, a round body and wiry legs. He wears a red, black, and yellow crossed bodysuit with a circular buckle in the center, alongside having gray circles on the sleeves of his top, gray tights and a pair of gray gloves with metal gauntlets and red boots. Very rarely, Robotnik also wears a yellow cape to go along with his regular attire.

As a teenager, Robotnik's appearance was half the same, with the exception of having facial pimples and a small bowl haircut with dark orange hair and a smaller moustache, he even had visible ears. For attire he wore a red and gray zig zagged t-shirt with a yellow collar albeit exposing his belly, alongside blue shorts and red and black shoes.

Robotnik's other outfits include a bathrobe with a fez,[22] a military dictator's uniform with a corset to thin his appearance,[23] a submarine commander's uniform,[15] and various historical uniforms as a result of traveling through time.

Personality[]

Described as the most unpleasant, rotten, miserly, and selfish individual ever seen, Dr. Robotnik is a sadistic man who dreams of conquering Mobius.[24] While his plans to do so have often varied over time, they are almost always done with one of two goals in mind: defeating Sonic for good and intimidating the planet's inhabitants to gain power and dominance.[25] To this end, he will not hesitate in enslaving other people or destroying anything that gets in his way, from small villages[23][26] to even entire countries and major means of transportation,[27][25] never giving a thought about the tragedies he commits. He also appears to hate when others are happy, judging by his negative comments on the joyful beans of Beanville, and seeks to get rid of all fun and music on Mobius. He does not mind the idea of Mobius being destroyed if this also involves taking Sonic to his doom, and if both happen, he will not think twice about finding other planets to conquer.[8]

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Dr. Robotnik forcing the cartoonist, Sketch Lampoon, to write a Crack Ups comic glamorizing him, from "Sonic Breakout".

Robotnik has been noted for being a very petty and narcissistic man.[24] Robotnik is obsessed with gaining attention and praise, and plasters his face and name wherever he can, having named a lake after himself,[23] declared a holiday in his honor,[28] and attempted to create a comic about himself[4] and appear on a TV show.[2] His narcissism is such that, when he acquired a magic wand, he used it to fill a city with statues of himself and signs with his name on them,[21] This arrogance has led him to proudly give himself promotions or do similar actions if he believes he has succeeded in something.[12] He is similarly aware of the fact that he is "evil" and has happily declared that his plans would have led to the annihilation of many had they been successfully carried over.[23] Robotnik is also highly prone to jealousy towards other people, especially Sonic, trying to forcefully claim any prize or honor that Sonic is given for his heroic deeds; when the Mobius Mint started printing 12-Mobium bills with Sonic’s face on them, he took over the mint and altered the printing presses to print his face on all the money,[29] Robotnik kidnapped Throbbin Screech’s niece and held her hostage to force him to let him appear on his show after he invited Sonic to appear on the show,[2] and when Catty Carlisle wrote a song in Sonic’s honor, he kidnapped her to force her to write a song about himself and outlawed all music except his own song.[13]

Dr. Robotnik is a very rude person, showing a notable lack of sense of honor and empathy. He often forces other people to do whatever he wants, usually by turning them into his slaves and/or forcing them to hand over their possessions to him, no matter the situation. Raised to always lie, Robotnik likes to trick and betray other people in order to get what he wants.[3][25] He is also an incredibly short-tempered individual, easily losing it over the most trivial of things, though he is fortunately able to maintain his posture sometimes. Because of this, he gives people who insult him or disappoint him very harsh punishments. These can escalate from verbal and physical abuse to imprisonment,[30] slavery, etc. He would even go as far as to take a young boy to a robotic factory to make him his slave.[7] Robotnik is also very hypocritical as he scowls at his minions for their incompetence despite him being incompetent himself. Owing to his ill-natured character, Robotnik loathes anything that is used against him. Even when it comes to his own family, the doctor shows an open hatred towards most of them and has disposed of those he got sick of.[31][16] Despite all this, Robotnik does have some polite moments, and occasionally pretends to be nice to people along with faking about redeeming himself, such as to the people of Wienerville, by making them join his side by giving them a bunch of gifts and make them accuse Sonic of turning Tails giant on purpose.[32]

Despite his intelligence, Robotnik can be very immature, throwing temper tantrums when Sonic manages to wreck his plans, often screaming "I hate that hedgehog!" when he is defeated. This can also result in him even crying and doing some childish stuff, which usually just ends in Sonic insulting him from afar.[4][14] Robotnik is also known for being very vindictive; he is obsessed with getting revenge on Sonic for foiling his plans, and he kidnapped Lucas and kept him trapped in his fortress for thirty years just because he won over the doctor's love interest, Lucinda, in high school.[30] Robotnik is shown to be openly obsessed with eggs. Eggs are the only food he usually eats. He incorporates an egg theme into many of his inventions. Even his bedroom is egg-themed with his bed being half a broken egg with a yolk-colored cover. It is also said that he has been eating eggs for breakfast every day for the past ten years.[11] Nevertheless, Robotnik has admitted that he also likes strawberry pie.[1]

In spite of his hate-filled attitude, Robotnik does appear to have a soft spot very deep inside his heart. He cares deeply for his childhood toys, specially the Fuzzy Wuzzy, and will do anything to ensure they are safe, even going against his plans and begging his enemies to protect them.[5] On a similar note, he greatly misses his old pet, Mr. Bobo, and cries whenever he is reminded of him.[33] He even created his own son named Robotnik Jr [34] with an addition of loving and caring about him until the latter betrayed him and took Sonics side and turned to heroism with the likes of his daughter-like figure he created named Breezie.[35] Also, the doctor's wish to conquer Mobius is not unshatterable; once, he pondered if he would ever succeed in his dream, and even considered giving up. It was only his new plan to defeat Sonic that revived his spirit.[10]

Powers and abilities[]

Robotnik's most well-known ability is his genius intelligence, which he has used to created countless robots and weapons. His most remarkable creations include the Super Special Sonic Search and Smash Squad robots, the Mean Bean-Steaming Machine, and his own Egg-O-Matic. He also seems to be very good at playing the organ.[13] Aside from his intelligence, Robotnik is shown to be a very strong man, being able to break a table without actually trying.[3]

Robotnik is shown to be a very durable person, having survived explosions and falls from the sky with nothing but simple scratches and wounds.

Transformations[]

Super Robotnik[]

Main article: Super Robotnik
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Super Robotnik, from "Super Robotnik".

Through the use of a combination of chemicals, Dr. Robotnik can transform into Super Robotnik. In this state, Robotnik receives enhanced strength, flight and a vast set of superpowers. However, in spite of his seemingly invincible stature, he still had a vulnerable spot: his buttocks.[36]

Supreme High Robotnik[]

Main article: Supreme High Robotnik
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The Supreme High Robotnik, from "Prehistoric Sonic".

With the four Chaos Emeralds, Robotnik can transform into the Supreme High Robotnik. While in this state, he becomes a huge, muscular being. He is also given invisibility, immortality, invincibility, the ability of giving life to inanimate objects, and a vast set of superpowers. However, despite his god-like abilities, he can lose his powers if he loses the Chaos Emeralds that are around his neck.[37]

Relationships[]

Sonic the Hedgehog[]

Ha ha! I think I'll put you out of your misery and into the yuck!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "Super Robotnik"

While Dr. Ivo Robotnik has met (or created) several people that would become his rivals or enemies, his arch nemesis in none other than Sonic the Hedgehog. Because they are polar opposites and Sonic stops the doctor every time he has a plan to conquer Mobius, they both share a mutual hatred for each other. Robotnik in particular shows his hatred towards Sonic very often; when he is defeated by Sonic, he is known for shouting "I hate that hedgehog!" in a comical way. However, when needed, Robotnik will pray for Sonic's help, sometimes promising that he will become a good person in the future, just to get Sonic to fix his problems.[5]

Because of Sonic's tendency to escape from the doctor's traps and Robotnik's refusal to give up, the two remain forever locked in a conflict with each other where it is nearly impossible for both individuals to defeat the other once and for all, making their battle a never ending one.

Miles "Tails" Prower[]

You two-tailed two-timer! If you weren't doomed already, you'd be doomed!!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "High Stakes Sonic"

Miles "Tails" Prower is other of Robotnik's enemies. The doctor kidnaps the young fox very often to use him as bait to catch Sonic too. While he does not hate Tails as much as he does with Sonic, Robotnik has shown some level of hatred towards the fox cub because of Sonic.

Scratch and Grounder[]

Sometimes I think I would have been better off if I had a vacuum cleaner and a toaster for assistants!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "The Mobius 5000"

Scratch and Grounder are Dr. Robotnik's main lackeys, and reccuring members of Robotnik's very own Super Special Sonic Search and Smash Squad. While the robots are very loyal to Robotnik and respect him, the doctor seems to like to abuse them both verbally and physically after they are defeated. However, when a major threat appears (often Momma Robotnik), Robotnik will always ask for their help and promise them some promotion, although he always does this to make them help him and, after the incident, he will revert to his usual behavior. Robotnik more than once ponders why he continues to repair Scratch and Grounder following their numerous destructions while failing to capture Sonic, ultimately declaring he is simply too "sentimental for [his] own good".

Coconuts[]

It's over, monkey-butt! I'm sorry I ever made you! Good-bye!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "Big Daddy"

Coconuts is another one of Robotnik's earliest Badniks, although he is not considered a member of the Super Special Sonic Search and Smash Squad. At some point prior to Scratch and Grounder's creation, Coconuts failed to capture Sonic, resulting in Robotnik demoting him to sanitation duties. Ever loyal and desperate to be promoted again, Coconuts often pursues Sonic by his own choice rather than being ordered by Robotnik, although these efforts typically fare no better than Scratch and Grounder's and result in further demotions by the doctor. Despite Coconuts being marginally more intellegent than Scratch and Grounder, Robotnik nonetheless considers Coconuts deeply incompetent and incapable, and more often than not forces him into demeaning jobs simply out of spite despite the robot's zeal and loyalty.

Momma Robotnik[]

I'll show you, Momma! You can't throw me out of my own house!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "Momma Robotnik Returns"

Momma Robotnik is known for being Robotnik's mother, and the only person he respects, though simply out of fear. Occasionally, Momma Robotnik would escape from the Mobius Home for Really Bizarre Mothers and visit Robotnik, much to his terror. While Robotnik respects his mother when she is near him, he actually seems to hate her, due to her tyrannical and outright hateful behavior towards him.[16] Despite his efforts to appease her whenever she re-enters his life, Robotnik is always deeply relieved whenever the orderlies from the Home appear to drag her back to it. She may very well have been the reason why Robotnik turned to villany first place as she was criminally insane and hated anything normal or pleasant (she also considered her son a complete failure despite his many attempts to please her). Her possibly constant abuse to him may have also been the cause of his persona.

Mr. Bobo[]

Mr. Bobo was more than a pet, he was a villain's best friend! Brave, trustworthy, loyal, always willing to share his lunch! Oh, I miss that little cockroach!


— Dr. Robotnik talking about Mr. Bobo, "So Long Sucker"

Mr. Bobo was once Dr. Robotnik's pet. He was one of the very few people the doctor actually liked and with whom he formed a bond. However, they parted ways for unknown reasons. Robotnik misses Mr. Bobo a lot, and keeps a photo of him in his fortress.[33]

Captain John Paul Memo[]

I'll blow Captain Memo and his octopus ship right out of the sea!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "The Little Merhog"

In the past, Dr. Robotnik went to school with Captain John Paul Memo, though this does not mean that they trust each other. Back then, they always fought each other to see who was the most evil of the two (though Robotnik would always call himself the best villain). As adults, Robotnik decided to fight Memo when he realized that the latter was trying to destroy Mertopia, though he decided to make deals with him to stop Sonic when he realized that Sonic was actually the one who started the battle.[15]

Dr. Quark[]

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Robotnik versus Quark, from "Robotnik's Rival".

This planet isn't big enough for you and me!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "Robotnik's Rival"

Dr. Brandon Quark, like Robotnik, is an evil scientist who planned to dominate Mobius. Eventually, they met in person and fought to see who deserved to conquer the planet. Robotnik also insulted Quark and called him "Dr. Quack" (since he had duck feet due to a previous laboratory accident). However, due to the appearances of Sonic and Tails, they put their differences aside and formed a truce. Despite this, due to the heroes, Robotnik and Quark were tricked into thinking that they were insulting each other and became enemies again.[38]

Wes Weasely[]

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Wes Weasely showing Dr. Robotnik one of his products, from "Birth of a Salesman".

I remember you! You ruined my life once, Weasely! It won't happen again!


— Dr. Ivo Robotnik, "The Magic Hassle"

Dr. Robotnik holds a neutral relationship with the salesman Wes Weasely. At first, he accepted to buy his products, but, as they did not work against Sonic, he lost trust in the weasel.[39] However, his janitor robot Coconuts would secretly buy Wes' products once.[40] Later, Robotnik decided to make Weasely lure Sonic and his friends to a Hero of the Year ceremony, though he later betrayed him. which ended in Wes helping Sonic and defeating the doctor.[3] Despite the fact that the weasel said that he had enough of helping villains, he still supported Robotnik when the latter started a campaign to become president of Mobius, though the doctor's defeat ultimately ended with Wes supporting Henry Walrus.[16] As Weasely feels no remorse into helping heroes or villains, he can be either Robotnik's ally or enemy. As such, Robotnik can betray Wes (or vice versa), only for both to be allies the next time they meet.

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine



This version of Robotnik is also used in Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.

Friends/allies[]

Neutral[]

Enemies[]

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