The Lion[1] (ライオン[2] Raion?) is a creature that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a race of small lion Animals used for raising Chao.
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Game appearances
Sonic Adventure/Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
The Lion made its debut in Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut. In gameplay, Lions can alter the stats, appearance and personality of a Chao. These animals are found inside Badniks. Simply destroy the Badnik to release the Lion inside, and then touch it to pick it up. When released, the Lions have a green sphere around them, which disappears shortly afterwards. They are found in the following Action Stages:
Upon entering a Chao Garden with a Lion, it will leave the playable character and run around the garden. The Lion will sparkle if it has not given them to a Chao in the garden. Should the player give a Lion to a Chao, the Chao will embrace it, attaining its appearance and behavior and raising its stats according to the Lion's. The Lion will then lose its sparkle and disappear shortly after.
Sonic Advance series
Sonic Advance
In Sonic Advance, the Lions appear as victims of Dr. Eggman, who used them as organic batteries for his Badniks. The Lions can be found in Casino Paradise Zone and Cosmic Angel Zone where they pop out of destroyed Badniks.
Sonic Advance 2
In Sonic Advance 2, the Lions appear as victims of Dr. Eggman, who used them as organic batteries for his Badniks. The Lions can be found in Music Plant and Sky Canyon where they pop out of destroyed Badniks.
Sonic Pinball Party

The Lion in Sonic Pinball Party.
In Sonic Pinball Party, the Lions play a role in the game's Story mode. In this game, the Lions were among the Animals that came to Casinopolis, only to get kidnapped by Dr. Eggman and turned into robotic slaves. To save the Lions and his other Animal friends, Sonic entered the Egg Cup Tournament. Once Sonic completes the game's Story mode, a shot of a Lion leaving Casinopolis together with Sonic's friends and the other Animals is shown.
Sonic Rush
In Sonic Rush, the Lions appear as victims of Dr. Eggman and Eggman Nega, who used them as organic batteries for their Badniks. The Lions can be found in Leaf Storm where they pop out of destroyed Badniks.
Stats
Sonic Adventure
Icon | Group | Color | Parts Acquired | Learned Behavior | Stat Boosts |
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Power | Red | Arms, ears, feet, mane, tail | Face washing | +1 Power for every three Lions given[3] |
Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
Icon | Group | Color | Parts Acquired | Learned Behavior | Stat Boosts | |||||
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Swim | Fly | Run | Power | Intelligence | Luck | |||||
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Power | Red | Arms, ears, feet, mane, tail | Breakdancing | +8%[4] | -16%[4] | +4%[4] | +36%[4] | +20%[4] | +20%[4] |
References
- ↑ Stratton, Bryan (17 June 2003). "Caring for Chao" (in English). Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 138. ISBN 978-0761542865.
- ↑ Sonic Adventure Navigation Guide - Chao Secret Book. Softbank Creative. 16 March 1999. p. 10. ISBN 978-4797308624.
- ↑ Sonic Adventure - Animals. Chao Island. Retrieved on 26 May 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Sonic Adventure DX - Animals. Chao Island. Retrieved on 26 May 2016.