- Not to be confused with Metal Sonic v3.0.
Metal Sonic 3.0, also known as Metal Sonic Mach 3.0,[1] is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is Eggman Nega's improved model of Metal Sonic, acting as a rival to his predecessor.
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Appearance[]
Metal Sonic 3.0 looks nearly identical to his predecessor, with some differences: he is colored black instead of blue, featuring a thick yellow outline around his eyes that connects to three parallel vertical yellow stripes extending through his forehead to the top of his spine, and a single black stripe on the center of his hand plates. Additionally, his feet are black with thin yellow stripes instead of red and white, and his chest is orange with a yellow outline.
History[]
Sonic Rivals 2[]
In Sonic Rivals 2, Metal Sonic 3.0 was created by Eggman Nega to awaken the Ifrit in Chaotic Inferno and raced Shadow, Metal Sonic, Silver, and Espio. However, he merely served as a decoy to distract Eggman Nega's enemies, allowing the doctor to awaken the Ifrit himself in the meantime.[2] When the protagonists reached the Ifrit, Metal Sonic 3.0 tried to stop them from destroying the Ifrit and attacked them. Once the Ifrit was defeated, Metal Sonic 3.0 was either destroyed or trapped in the Ifrit's dimension.
Other game appearances[]
Sonic Speed Simulator[]
In Sonic Speed Simulator, Metal Sonic 3.0 (referred to as "Metal Sonic Mach 3.0" in-game), appears as both a playable character and as a boss. The player can race against Metal Sonic 3.0 in the second part of the "Metal Madness Event" (which can only be accessed by finishing the first part and unlocking Metal Sonic), and can unlock him by completing certain objectives as Metal Sonic.
| Image | Rarity | Unlocking requirement | Stats (Star 6) | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exotic (Formerly Legendary) |
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Infinite Breath |
On 5 November 2022, Metal Sonic 3.0 was re-released as "Golden Metal Sonic 3.0", a gold variant character of Metal Sonic 3.0.
| Image | Rarity | Unlocking requirement | Stats (Star 6) | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Legendary |
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Infinite Breath |
On 13 September 2025, Metal Sonic 3.0 was re-released as "Chrome Metal Sonic 3.0".
| Image | Rarity | Unlocking requirement | Stats (Star 6) | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Limited | Land on Chrome Metal Sonic 3.0 during the "Golden Eggs Wave 19" (Limited, 1,000 Stock) |
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Infinite Breath |
In this game, Metal Sonic 3.0 and his variants are controlled in the same way as the other characters in the game. They also have the Spin Dash, Spin Jump, Spin Dash Charge, Jump Dash, Drop Dash, Boost and Homing Attack in their moveset. Their base speed and jumping height depend on the player's current level.
Sonic Forces: Speed Battle[]
On 20 May 2024, Metal Sonic 3.0 (referred to as "Metal Sonic Mach 3.0" in-game), was added to Sonic Forces: Speed Battle as a playable character. In this game, he has the following gameplay characteristics:
| Image | Rarity | Stats (n/100) | Items | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spd. | Acc. | Str. | Projectile | Boost | Trap | ||
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88 | 66 | 74 |  |
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Additionally, two Chroma skins, added in the version 5.3.0 update, can be purchased for him:
| Chroma | |
|---|---|
1,000 
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1,250
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Sonic Dash[]
In Sonic Dash, Metal Sonic 3.0 (referred to as "Metal Sonic Mach 3.0" in-game), appears as one of the playable characters. In this game, he can be unlocked after obtaining 500 of his Character Cards.
| Image | Rarity | Stats (Max Level) | Affinity Bonus | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dash Boost | x2 Multiplier | Magnet | Shield | Headstart | |||
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Legendary | 8.2s | 12.6s | 17.3s | 17.3s | 7.3s | N/A |
Sonic Dash+ / Sonic Prime Dash[]
In Sonic Dash+ and Sonic Prime Dash, Metal Sonic 3.0 (referred to as "Metal Sonic Mach 3.0" in-game), appears as one of the playable characters. In these games, he can be unlocked by obtaining 500 of his Character Tokens.
| Image | Affinity Bonus | Unlock Requirement | Upgrade Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power-Up | Highest level | |||
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Obtain 500 
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Dash Boost | 10 |
| x2 Multiplier | 9 | |||
| Magnet | 12 | |||
| Shield | 12 | |||
| Headstart | 9 | |||
Relationships[]
Friends/allies[]
- Eggman Nega (creator)
Enemies[]
Trivia[]
Rejected Metal Sonic 3.0 action figure, circa 2010.
- Prior to June 2010, a Metal Sonic 3.0 articulated action figure was proposed by Jazwares as a simple repaint of the already existing 3.75 inch Metal Sonic action figure, similar to the Mecha Sonic proposal. This idea was ultimatley rejected by Sega.[3]
- In 2024, a 4" articulated action figure of Metal Sonic 3.0 with a Red Star Ring accessory was finally released by Jakks Pacific.
- Despite being another inspiration from the image and DNA of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, the two have never actually fought or met each other, making this one of the only Sonic copies that has never been faced by Sonic himself.
- In Sonic Rivals 2, Metal Sonic 3.0's name and picture are displayed the same as Metal Sonic's, since he is just a palette swap of Metal Sonic. This palette swap, labelled Mach3.0, can be obtained as an outfit for Metal Sonic by successfully copying every other rival's Signature Move.
- Metal Sonic 3.0's colors resemble Metal Sonic's "Leather" outfit from Sonic Rivals, but with the addition of a painted head. The "Leather" outfit can even be used for Metal Sonic in Sonic Rivals 2 by winning his trophy in Multiplayer, now under the name of "Mach2.0", seemingly indicating it is the mid-point between Metal Sonic and Metal Sonic 3.0.
- In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by Archie Comics, the original and first of the Metal Sonic Series nicknamed Shard the Metal Sonic, was rebuilt and given a new paint job that greatly resembles that of Metal Sonic 3.0.
References[]
- ↑ Gamefam Studios (16 July 2022). Sonic Speed Simulator. Sega. Area/Level: Hub world. "Tails: There's a new threat! Metal Sonic Mach 3.0 has appeared in Stardust Speedway, and I need your help stopping it!"
- ↑ Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (13 November 2007). Sonic Rivals 2. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Area/Level: Chaotic Inferno Zone Act 4 (Silver/Espio). "Eggman Nega: Hee hee hee hee... How regrettable, Silver. I'm afraid that my Metal Sonic was just a decoy to keep you distracted. Hee hee hee..."
- ↑ Joe Amaro from Jazwares Answers Your Questions. SEGA America Blog (June 01, 2010). Archived from the original on June 03, 2010. Retrieved on May 21, 2024. "And you know who else I wanted to make but was told no? Metal Sonic 3.0."
