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:''For the power-up in the [[Sonic Boom (series)|Sonic Boom]] video games, see [[Shield (Sonic Boom)]].''
  
:''For the power-up in the [[Sonic Boom (series)|Sonic Boom]] video games, see [[Shield (Sonic Boom)]].''
 
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|caption = The Shield, from ''[[Sonic Runners]]''.
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The '''Shield''', also known as {{Nihongo|'''Barrier'''|バリア|Baria}} in Japan, '''Normal Shield''', '''Barrier Shield''' or '''Blue Shield''', is a power-up item in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. First introduced in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]], the Shield is obtained by breaking an [[item box|Item Box]] with a blue or dark green circular symbol on the monitor. It is the first and original of all [[List of Shields|shield-type]] power-ups and one of the most common power-up items in the series. The power-up itself envelops the playable character in a spherical barrier which protects the wearer from taking damage once.
  
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{{Quote left|Protects once from enemy/trap.|Description, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''}}
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The {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="SA2">''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) United States instruction manual, pg. 19.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SA2Jap">''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 26.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}, also known as the {{Nihongo|'''Barrier'''<ref name="SHeroes2">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 26.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SHGuide">{{Cite book |author= |title=ソニックヒーローズ最強攻略ガイド |publisher=Shogakukan |page=28 |chapter=Chapter 1 |date=February 2004 |language=Japanese |isbn=978-4091061522 }}</ref>|Baria}} and {{nihongo|'''Blue Shield'''<ref name="SManiaUS">[[Media:SMENG013.jpg|''Sonic Mania'' United States instruction manual]].</ref>|バリア<ref name="SManiaJap">[[Media:SMMANUAL013.jpg|''Sonic Mania'' Japanese instruction manual]].</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}, is an [[Item Box]] power-up that appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. When the player obtains this power-up, the playable character receives a force-field that can negate one instance of damage.
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Since its introduction, the Shield has become one of the most recurring Item Box power-ups in the ''Sonic'' series. The effects of the Shield have as well remained mostly untouched, like the [[Super Ring]]s and [[Power Sneakers (power-up)|Power Sneakers]]. In several games though, it has possessed different features. The Shield is also the first and original of all the [[List of Shields|shield-type]] power-ups in the ''Sonic'' series.
   
 
==Description==
  
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[[File:CASKNUCKLES20.png|thumb|200px|left|Knuckles with a Shield equipped in ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]''.]]
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The protection of Shield varies on certain forms. It is able to negate damage taken from enemies and some other damage-inflicting level hazards. After hitting one of these hazards, the Shield disappears and the player is usually sent flying backwards slightly without taking damage, meaning the player will not lose [[Ring]]s or a [[1-Up|life]] if they are hit without Rings and gain temporary invulnerability. Shields will not protect the player from falling into [[bottomless pit]]s, being [[crusher|crushed]], or losing a life due to [[Time Over|running out of time]], however. It will also not protect a player from drowning, although, unlike some elemental shields, it will at least stay if the player goes underwater. Unlike its successors, it does not have any additional abilities to grant to the wearer.
  
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[[Item Box]]es containing Shield usually either contain or display an icon depicting a sphere that is colored either green or blue. When the player obtains the Shield, a protective bubble will typically appear around the playable character. This bubble will prevent the playable character from losing [[Ring]]s, or even a [[1-Up|life]] if they hold no Rings, when they get hit by an enemy attack, touches an enemy, or runs into a damage-inducing hazard. When taking a damage-dealing blow with the Shield equipped, the Shield disappears and the player is usually knocked slightly backwards without taking damage while gaining temporary invulnerability for a few seconds. However, the Shield cannot protect the playable character from losing a try when falling into a [[bottomless pit]], being [[Crusher|crushed]], [[Air Bubble|drowning]], or in case they get a [[Time Over]]. Also, in contrast to its [[List of shields|successors]], the Shield does not grant the player any additional abilities, although, unlike certain [[Flame Shield|elemental]] [[Thunder Shield|shields]], it will stay in place in case the player goes underwater.
   
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Under normal circumstances, the Shield can be obtained by breaking [[Item Box]]es displaying the Shield's icon in the respective games or other objects containing power-ups. Once obtained, the Shield will surround the player character until it is broken or the level is completed. In some games though, they last for a limited duration.
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Under normal circumstances, a familiar sample will play when the Shield is obtained from an Item Box. Usually, the Shield will also remain active until the playable character takes damage or the level ends. In some games (particularly those released on mobile devices) though, the Shield only lasts for a limited time.
   
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The Shield's color has varied thought the series without any logical reason. In the early games it was usually a light blue color, while since ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', it has usually been dark green. In ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', it is simply a transparent white bubble, but in most appearances it is translucent with a blue or green tint.
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The color of the Shield's protective bubble has varied over the course of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic'' series]] without any logical reason; while it is translucent in most games, it is typically either light blue or green. In [[Sonic Generations|one instance]], it has even been colorless.
   
 
==Game appearances==
  
==Game appearances==
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)===
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)===
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[[File:But whatever, there he goes.png|thumb|[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] with Shield in 16-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.]]
  
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[[File:But whatever, there he goes.png|200px|thumb|[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] with the Shield equipped in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.]]
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The Shield debuted in the original 16-bit version of ''[[Sonic The Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. In the game, it can be collected from [[Monitor]]s with the Shield icon on them. The Shield is colored a washed-out blue and flashes around [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]. Due to the "[[Glitches#Spike Bug|Spike Bug]]" in the original version of the game, spikes are able to bypass the player's protection and can cause them to lose their Shield, Rings, and life in rapid succession.
  
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The shield power-up made its first appearance in the 16-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', where it is referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="StH16-bit">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 6.</ref>|バリア<ref name="StH16-bitJap">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 19.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}. In this game, [[Item Box|Video Monitors]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center.
   
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a washed-out blue bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.
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The [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|8-bit version of the game]] also features Shields. These Shields are smaller and brighter in color than their 16-bit counterparts, and will spin around the player. Neither shield will protect the player from drowning in the underwater sections of [[Labyrinth Zone#Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Labyrinth Zone]].
  
   
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Due to the "[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)/Glitches|Spike Bug]]" in the original version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', [[Spikes (obstacle)|spikes]] are able to bypass the playable character's protection and cause them to lose their Shield, [[Ring]]s, and life in rapid succession.
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[[File:The shield returns!.png|thumb|180px|left|Sonic breaks the Shield Monitor in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.]]
  
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', the Shield has a darker tint of blue than in the first game, but still functions the same. The Shield also appears in the two-player mode of the game as a random power-up. In ''[[Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', the Shield is colored grey instead of blue.
  
   
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)===
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[[File:ShieldStH1GG.png|left]]
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'', the Shield's appearance is identical to that of the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' and its abilities remain identical to that of those in the previous installments.
  
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In the 8-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', the shield power-up is called {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="StH8-bit">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Game Gear]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.</ref>|バリア<ref name="StH8-bitJap2">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 13.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}} once again. In this game, [[Item Box|video monitors]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a white center.
   
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent bubble with bright blue edges. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly. In comparison to their 16-bit counterparts, the Shields in this game are smaller and brighter.
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[[File:Hey should I take that Vector.png|thumb|The monitor with shield in ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]''.]]
  
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In ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'', the Shield is a fairly common power-up. It looks and works similarly to the previous games, with an added spinning effect, but is only given to whichever of the two player-controlled characters breaks the Monitor, leaving the other vulnerable to attack.
  
   
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (16-bit)===
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[[File:ShieldStH216Bit.png|left]]
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[[File:Barrier-Shield-Sonic-The-Fighters.png|thumb|left|150px|Sonic using Barrier in ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''.]]
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[[File:The shield returns!.png|thumb|200px|right|Sonic with the Shield equipped in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.]]
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In the 16-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', the shield power-up is once again called {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="StH216bit">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 10.</ref>|バリア<ref name="StH216bitJap">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 22.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}. In this game, [[Item Box|monitors]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center.
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In ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'', the traditional Shield does not appear. Instead, the game features the '''Barrier''' mechanic, which the fighters can use to protect themselves from attacks. Both fighters starts each fight with five Barriers, and each Barrier can only withstand a certain amount of damage before breaking.
  
   
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a bubble with a tint of dark blue that displays ripples across its surface. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly. In ''[[Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' (the lock-up version between ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' and ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'') however, the Shield is colored gray instead of blue.
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===''Sonic 3D Blast''===
  
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[[File:Creepy shield family.png|thumb|150px|Sonic and Flickies with Shields in ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]''.]]
  
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While playing as [[Super Sonic]], the Shield's icon on the monitor changes to a golden-yellow, matching Super Sonic's color scheme; if the player obtains this Shield, it will be the same golden-yellow color. This is due to Sonic and the Shield sharing the same color palette in the game. The same thing can happen in ''Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', where the Shield starts glowing pink just like [[Super Knuckles]] does.
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In ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]'', as well as the standard Shield, there are three other types of Shield. First, there is the '''Blue Shield''' which can negate electrical attacks and obstacles, similar to the [[Thunder Shield]]. The second is the '''Red Shield''', which works like the [[Flame Shield]] by negating fire attacks. The last is the '''Gold Shield''', which allows the player to perform the [[Blast Attack]], a move similar to the [[Homing Attack]].
 
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog CD''===
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[[File:ShieldStHCD.png|left]]
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'', the shield power-up is called {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="SCD">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' ([[Sega CD]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 10.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SCDJap">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' ([[Sega CD]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 19.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}} once more. In this game, [[Item Box|monitors]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a washed-out and swirling blue bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.
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===''Knuckles' Chaotix''===
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[[File:ShieldKnucklesChaotic.png|left]]
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In ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'', the shield power-up is named {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="KnucklesChaotix">''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' ([[Sega 32X]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 18.</ref>|バリア<ref name="KnucklesChaotixJap2">''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' ([[Sega 32X]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 30.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}} yet again. In this game, [[Item Box|Monitors]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center.
   
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a solid blue bubble that possesses a spinning effect. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly. However, the Shield is only given to whichever of the two player-controlled characters breaks the Monitor, leaving the other vulnerable to attack. Also, while the Shield is in effect, its Monitor icon can be seen on the bottom of the screen, which indicates that the Shield is active.
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It is worth noting that the [[Flicky|Flickies]] following the player also receive a small Shield when the player obtains one; the Flickies' Shields do not disappear upon hitting an obstacle unless Sonic also hits the obstacle.
  
   
 
===''Sonic Blast''===
  
===''Sonic Blast''===
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[[File:ShieldBlast.png|left]]
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In ''[[Sonic Blast]]'', the Shield is again a Monitor power-up. In this game, it is small compared to the player. However, there are some monitors with question marks that gave one of the eight power-ups in the game at random, including the Shield.
  
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In ''[[Sonic Blast]]'', the shield power-up is once again named {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="SBlastUS">''[[Sonic Blast]]'' ([[Sega Game Gear]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SBlastJapanese2">''[[Sonic Blast]]'' ([[Sega Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 16.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}. In this game, [[Item Box|TVs]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center. Also, while the Shield can be obtained from its standard TVs, the player can also obtain it from [[Random|???]] TVs at times.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, two small white starts begin circling around the playable character instead of a bubble-based shield appearing around them. In terms of gameplay, the Shield is featured from [[Red Volcano Zone]] and onwards.
   
 
===''Sonic Adventure''===
  
===''Sonic Adventure''===
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[[File:Barrier.png|thumb|right|The Shield in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.]]
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[[File:Barrier.png|left|60px]]
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In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and its later iteration ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'', the Shield makes its first appearance in a 3D game title. The color of the Shield is now a dark green instead of blue, but its function remains unchanged.
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In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', and its remake ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'', the shield power-up is referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="SA">''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 11.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SAJap">''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 13.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}} yet again. It also marks the Shield's first appearance in a 3D ''Sonic'' title. In these games, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield hold an icon that shows a green bubble.
   
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent dark green bubble.
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'', the Shield has become one of the general monitor power-ups once more, where it is again colored light blue. The Shield can also be obtained during multiplayer mode.
  
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure''===
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[[File:ShieldSPocketAdventure.png|left]]
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'', the shield power-up is once again called {{nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="SPocketAdventure">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'' ([[Neo Geo Pocket Color]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 10.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SPocketAdventureJap">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'' ([[Neo Geo Pocket Color]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 10.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}. In this game, the [[Item Box|item boxes]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a light blue sphere with a bright center.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] gets surrounded by a bubble with a tint of dark blue that displays ripples across its surface. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.
   
 
===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
  
===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
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[[File:ShieldSA2.png|left|60px]]
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In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and its later iteration ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'', the dark green Shield appears once again. In this game, if the player has ninety [[Ring]]s on hand when they touch a [[Star Post|Point Marker]], the player will earn a Shield automatically.
  
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In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', and its remake ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'', the shield power-up is named {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="SA2"/>|バリア<ref name="SA2Jap"/>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}} once again. In these games, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield hold an icon that shows a green bubble.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent dark green bubble akin to the one that appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.
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Besides obtaining the Shield from Item Boxes, the player will also automatically obtain a Shield (or a [[Thunder Shield|Magnetic Shield]]) when they pass through a [[Star Post|point marker]] while holding 90 [[Ring]]s or more.
   
 
===''Sonic Advance'' series===
  
===''Sonic Advance'' series===
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====''Sonic Advance''====
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[[File:Shield Advance.png|thumb|left|The Barrier as it is seen in ''[[Sonic Advance]]''.]]
  
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[[File:BarrierSAdvance.png|left]]
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In the ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' games, the Shield retains its green appearance, but is instead referred to as the '''Barrier'''.<ref>''[[Sonic Advance]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) North American instruction manual, pg. 18.</ref> In all three games, it can be found in normal or floating [[Item Box]]es. In these games, they act similar to how they did in the [[Mega Drive]] games.
  
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[[File:Shield Advance.png|thumb|right|200px|The Barrier in ''[[Sonic Advance]]''.]]
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In ''[[Sonic Advance]]'', the shield power-up is referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Barrier'''<ref name="SAdvance">''[[Sonic Advance]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 18.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SAdvanceJap2">''[[Sonic Advance]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 29.</ref>|Baria}}. In this game, [[Item Box|boxes]] containing the Barrier display an icon that shows a green bubble.
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When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a swirling dark green bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.
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====''Sonic Advance 2''====
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[[File:ShieldSAdvance2.png|left]]
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In ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'', the shield power-up is referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="SAdvance2">''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 20.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SAdvance2Jap">''[[Sonic Advance]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 30.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}} yet again. In this game, [[Item Box|boxes]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a swirling dark green bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.
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====''Sonic Advance 3''====
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[[File:ShieldSAdvance3.png|left]]
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In ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'', the shield power-up is called {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="SAdvance3">''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 22.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SAdvance3Jap">''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' ([[Wii U]] Virtual Console) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 41.</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}} once more. In this game, [[Item Box|Boxes]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a swirling dark green bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.
   
 
===''Sonic Heroes''===
  
===''Sonic Heroes''===
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[[File:BarrierSHeroes.png|left|60px]]
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In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', the Shield is once more called the '''Barrier'''.<ref>''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) European instruction booklet, pg. 24</ref> Its appearance in this game is smaller and more colorful, though it retains its green tint, even turning almost invisible sometimes. It can be found in both [[Item Box]]es and the floating [[Item box#Variants|balloon]] variants.
  
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In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', the shield power-up is known as {{Nihongo|'''Barrier'''<ref name="SHeroes2">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 26.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SHGuide">{{Cite book |author= |title=ソニックヒーローズ最強攻略ガイド |publisher=Shogakukan |page=28 |chapter=Chapter 1 |date=February 2004 |language=Japanese |isbn=978-4091061522 }}</ref>|Baria}} once again. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Barrier hold an icon that shows a green bubble. Also, while the Barrier can be obtained from its standard Item Boxes, the player can also obtain it from [[Floating Item Box]]es.
   
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When obtained, the Barrier is always placed on the current leader character so if the player changes leaders, the new leader will receive the Barrier power-up.
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When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a rainbow-colored bubble, although only the left and right side of this bubble can be seen. In addition to this, the Barrier retains its earlier incarnations' green tint. Also, when obtained, the Barrier is always placed on the lead playable character so if the player changes their team's leader, the new leader will have the Barrier transferred over to them.
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When [[Team Rose]] uses their [[Team Blast]], [[Flower Festival]], they will grant themselves a Barrier power-up.
   
 
===''Shadow the Hedgehog''===
  
===''Shadow the Hedgehog''===
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[[File:BarrierShadow.png|left|60px]]
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In ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', the Shield reappeared as the normal, dark green '''Barrier''' again.<ref>''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' ([[GameCube]]) United States instruction manual, pg. 21.</ref> In addition, the game introduced a new variant called the [[Heat Barrier]], which hurts surrounding enemies.
  
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In ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', the shield power-up is once again known as {{Nihongo|'''Barrier'''<ref name="Shadow2">''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 21.</ref>|バリア<ref name="ShadowJap2">''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 32.</ref>|Baria}}. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Barrier hold an icon that shows a green bubble.
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When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a nearly invisible and pulsating green bubble.
   
 
===''Sonic Rush'' series===
  
===''Sonic Rush'' series===
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====''Sonic Rush''====
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In ''[[Sonic Rush]]'' and ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]'', the dark green Shields are once again called the '''Barrier'''.<ref>''[[Sonic Rush]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]]) European instruction booklet, pg. 20.</ref><ref>''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]]) European instruction booklet, pg. 20.</ref> These power-ups are once again included in [[Item Box]]es and balloon variants as well.
  
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[[File:BarrierSRush.png|left]]
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In ''[[Sonic Rush]]'', the shield power-up is named {{Nihongo|'''Barrier'''<ref name="SRush">''[[Sonic Rush]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 20.</ref>|バリア<ref name="SRushJap">''[[Sonic Rush]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 27.</ref>|Baria}} again. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Barrier display an icon that shows a green bubble. Also, while the Barrier can be obtained from its standard Item Boxes, the player can also obtain it from [[Floating Item Box]]es.
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When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a spinning and translucent green bubble.
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====''Sonic Rush Adventure''====
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In ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]'', the shield power-up is called {{Nihongo|'''Barrier'''<ref name="SRushAdventure">''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 22.</ref>|バリア<ref name="GuideSRA">{{Cite book |author= |title=ソニックラッシュアドベンチャー最強攻略ガイド |language=Japanese |publisher=Shogakukan |page=14 |chapter= |date=December 2007 |isbn=4091063969}}</ref>|Baria}} once more. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Barrier display an icon that shows a green bubble.
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When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a spinning and translucent green bubble.
   
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)===
  
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)===
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[[File:Shield 2006.png|thumb|The Shield's icon for [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].]]
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[[File:Shield 2006.png|60px|left]]
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In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]], the Shield itself did not appear despite being listed in the game's manual,<ref>[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]] ([[PlayStation 3]]) North American instruction manual, pg. 11.</ref> having been left disabled inside the game files. This makes ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006) one of the only main series ''Sonic'' games not to feature the basic Shield.
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In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]], the shield power-up is referred to as the '''Shield'''<ref name="Sonic06">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[PlayStation 3]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 12.</ref> in the western manuals. However, it is not mentioned in the Japanese manual. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Barrier display an icon that shows a green bubble. However, the Shield itself does not appear in the game despite being listed in the game's manual,<ref name="Sonic06"/> having been left disabled within the game's files.
   
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===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
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The game featured the [[Thunder Shield]] as an ability called [[Thunder Guard]], triggered by the [[Yellow Gem]]. The game also introduces an exclusive shield called the [[Energy Field]]. In [[Action Stage]]s such as [[Dusty Desert]] and [[Tropical Jungle]], where [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] has to escort [[Princess Elise the Third|Princess Elise]], the player can use the Energy Field to prevent Sonic from sinking into quicksand and water, though the field does not negate damage.
  
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====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
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In the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', the Shield serves its standard purpose. However, its usual mechanics have been modified slightly for the game's Event-based playstyle.
   
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In gameplay, the Shields appear exclusively during the [[Dream Race]] and [[Dream Long Jump]] [[Dream Event]]s where they can be obtained randomly from {{Plain link|https://www.mariowiki.com/Item_Box|Item Boxes}}. In Dream Race, the Shields make the user invincible to one item or hurdle, and in Dream Long Jump, they give the user protection against one hit from a shell and keep the wind from affecting them.
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===''Sonic Rivals'' series===
  
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In ''[[Sonic Rivals]]'' and its sequel ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', the Shield is replaced by the defensive [[Power-Up]] called the "'''Fire Shield'''".<ref>''[[Sonic Rivals]]'' ([[PlayStation Portable]]) North American instruction manual, pg. 17.</ref> This power-up creates a barrier of fire around the user which is functionally like the Shield, but will disappear after a certain amount of time. The shield will damage the other rival if he attacks the user. To use it, the player must obtain a Fire element [[Power-Up]] and must be ahead of their rival in the [[stage]].
  
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====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
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In the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', the Shield serves its standard purpose. However, its usual mechanics have been modified slightly for the game's Event-based playstyle.
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In gameplay, the Shields only appear in the [[Ski Shooting]] and [[Super Sonic Downhill]] [[Dream Event]]s. In Ski Shooting, the Shields can be used against the [[Egg Hammer]]'s attacks in the final round by shielding the user from the lightning that will strike if the player does not shoot the Egg Hammer before it slams down its hammer. In Super Sonic Downhill, the Shields are collected throughout the course. When obtained, they take effect immediately and protect the player from obstacles.
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====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
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In the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', the Shield serves its standard purpose. However, its usual mechanics have been modified slightly for the game's Event-based playstyle.
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In gameplay, the Shields make their only appearance in the [[Dream Fencing (Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games)|Dream Fencing]] [[Dream Event]] where they can be obtained randomly from {{Plain link|https://www.mariowiki.com/Item_Box|Item Boxes}}.
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====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
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In the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', the Shield serves its standard purpose. However, its usual mechanics have been modified slightly for the game's Event-based playstyle.
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In gameplay, the Shields are only seen during the [[Duel Beach Volleyball]] [[Duel Event]]. In Duel Beach Volleyball, the Shields protect the user from one attack.
   
 
===''Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity''===
  
===''Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity''===
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[[File:ShieldSRZG.png|left|60px]]
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In ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'', the Shield power-up only appears in [[Survival Battle]]. Its purpose remains much the same as in past games; the Shield protects the player from one attack, preventing the user from losing Hit Points (in Sudden Death mode) or allowing an opponent to gain a point for hitting the player (in Points Battle). The Shield will instantly dissipate if the player falls off the field, however.
  
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In ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'', the shield power-up is once more named '''Shield''' in the western manuals.<ref name="SRZG2">''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' ([[Wii]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 20.</ref> In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield display a blue icon that shows a green and black bubble surrounded by green electricity. Furthermore, the Shield Item Boxes only appear in [[Survival Battle]].
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a green bubble with green electricity running along its surface. Its primary purpose is to prevent the user from losing Hit Points (in Sudden Death mode) or allowing an opponent to gain a point for hitting the player (in Points Battle). The Shield will instantly dissipate if the player falls off the field, however.
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===''Sega Superstars'' series===
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====''Sega Superstars Tennis''====
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In ''[[Sega Superstars Tennis]]'', the shield power-up is named '''Shield''' once more. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield display an icon that shows an animated blue bubble.
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In gameplay, the Shield only appears during ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''-related mini-games and side missions, where its Item Boxes randomly drop down from the sky and land on the playing field. When obtaining the Shield, the playable character gets surrounded by a swirling light blue bubble.
   
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===''Sonic Unleashed''===
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====''Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing''====
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[[File:S&SASR Energy Shield.jpg|60px|left]]
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[[File:GuardN.png|left|thumb|[[Sonic the Werehog]] creating a Shield in ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''.]]
  
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In ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'', the shield power-up is called '''Shield''' again.<ref name="S&SASR">''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'' ([[PlayStation 3]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 10.</ref> In this game, the Shield is identified with an icon that depicts a dark green bubble with faint electricity running along its surface. This time around, the Shield is obtained at random from [[Item Box]]es on the race tracks. It makes an appearance in both the console/[[PC]] and [[Nintendo DS]] version of the game.
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In the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]] versions of ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'', a different type of Shield is featured. This shield appears when performing [[Guard]] as [[Sonic the Werehog]], and will neutralize all damage Sonic receives from certain attacks. However, each hit it blocks consumes a part of the [[Shield Gauge]], and if drained completely, the Shield will break. The player can extend the size of the Shield Gauge by collecting [[Chaos Orb]]s to increase its level.
  
   
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In gameplay, the Shield is not automatically activated upon obtaining it. Rather, the player has to activate it manually. When using the Shield, the playable character get surrounded by a translucent green bubble with a visible ring swirling around its surface. Also, in addition to the Shield protecting from attacks, it also keeps other racers outside of the Shield. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. In the console/PC version of the game, the Shield lasts for about eight seconds, and in the Nintendo DS version, it lasts for about five seconds.
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===''Sonic & All-Stars Racing'' series===
  
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[[File:S&SASR Energy Shield.jpg|thumb|220px|Energy Shield icon in ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]''.]]
  
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In ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'' and ''[[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]'', one of the Item Box power-ups is a dark green '''Energy Shield''' that can be activated after obtaining it. When used, the Energy Shield works identically to the Shield in previous games; it even keeps other racers outside of the shield.
  
   
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''===
  
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''===
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====''Episode I''====
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The Shield makes an appearance in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|both]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II|episodes]] of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'', although it is still colored dark green. If Sonic transforms into [[Super Sonic]] while the Shield is active, the Shield stays around Super Sonic.
  
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[[File:ShieldStH4Ep1.png|left|60px]]
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' (and by extension ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode Metal]]''), the shield power-up is once more called {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="StH4HowToPlay1-2">[[Dimps]], [[Sonic Team]] (19 January 2012). [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]. [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Media:Sonic4Episode1_PC_HowToPlay_Items2.png|How to Play]] (11/14).</ref>|バリア<ref name="StH4HowToPlayJap1-2">[[Dimps]], [[Sonic Team]] (19 January 2012). [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]. [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Media:Sonic4Episode1_PC_HowToPlayJP_Items2.png|How to Play]] (11/14).</ref>
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|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent and glowing green bubble. Also, if [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] transforms into [[Super Sonic]] while the Shield is active, the Shield will stay around Super Sonic.
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====''Episode II''====
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[[File:Shield icon Sonic 4.png|60px|left]]
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'', the shield power-up is again referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Shield'''<ref name="StH4HowToPlay3">[[Dimps]], [[Sonic Team]] (15 May 2012). [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]. [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[media:Sonic4Episode2_PC_HowToPlay_Items2.png|How to Play]] (15/24).</ref>|バリア<ref name="StH4HowToPlay3Jap">[[Dimps]], [[Sonic Team]] (15 May 2012). [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]] (Japanese version). [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[media:Sonic4Episode2_PC_HowToPlayJP_Items2.png|How to Play]] (15/24).</ref>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent, glowing and pulsating green bubble. In addition, the Shield is given to both characters in the main scenario (this includes [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], whom the player controls, and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], who accompanies Sonic) when obtained. However, the characters' Shields are independent of one another, meaning that when one character loses their Shield the other will keep theirs. Also, if [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] transforms into [[Super Sonic]] while the Shield is active, the Shield will stay around Super Sonic.
   
 
===''Sonic Colors''===
  
===''Sonic Colors''===
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[[File:BarrierSColors.png|left]]
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The Shield made a reappearance in the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'', and is identical in function and appearance to the Shields from previous games.
  
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In the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'', the shield power-up made an appearance. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.
   
 
===''Sonic Generations''===
  
===''Sonic Generations''===
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In ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', the shield power-up is referred to as '''Shield'''<ref name="SG3DS">''[[Sonic Generations]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 8.</ref> once again, and appears in both the console/[[PC]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game.
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In ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', the Shield resembles a white orb like the [[Aqua Shield]], but its icon shows it as being dark green. In the console/[[PC]] version of the game, the Shield appears as an equipable [[Skills|Skill]] for Classic Sonic that can grant multiple Shields during one Act. This Skill can be bought from the [[Skill Shop]] for 1,200 skill points from the beginning of the game and cost 60 Skill points to be equipped. To activate the Skill in gameplay and grant Classic Sonic a single Shield, the player has to press {{Y Button (Xbox)}}/{{Triangle Button (PS)}}.
  
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[[File:Classic Sonic - Shield.png|left]]
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In the console/PC version of ''Sonic Generations'', the Shield is identified with a round green icon that displays a swirling green bubble. However, the Shield does not appear as an [[Item Box]] power-up in the [[stage]]s. Instead, it appears as an equipable [[Skill]] for [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Classic Sonic's world)|Classic Sonic]] that can grant up to two Shields during one stage Act. This "Shield" Skill can be bought from the [[Skill Shop]] for 1,200 Skill Points from the beginning of the game and can be equipped to Classic Sonic at the cost of sixty Skill Points. To grant Classic Sonic a Shield with this Skill during a stage Act, the player has to press {{Y Button (Xbox)}}/{{Triangle Button (PS)}}. When obtaining the Shield in gameplay on this version of the game, Classic Sonic gets surrounded by a colorless bubble with white edges.
   
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In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, the Shield can be found normally inside [[Item Box]]es, or obtained as an extra skill after playing Versus Mode online.
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In the Nintendo 3DS version of ''Sonic Generations'', the Shield appears as an Item Box power-up. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble. Also, while the Shield can be obtained from its standard Item Boxes, it can also be received as an extra skill after playing Versus Mode online. When obtaining the Shield in gameplay on this version of the game, Classic Sonic gets surrounded by a translucent green bubble.
   
 
===''Sonic Jump'' series===
  
===''Sonic Jump'' series===
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====''Sonic Jump'' (2012)====
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In ''[[Sonic Jump]]'', ''[[Sonic Jump 2]]'', the [[Sonic Jump (2012)|2012 remake of ''Sonic Jump'']]'','' and ''[[Sonic Jump Fever]]'', the dark green Shield appears as a collectible power-up. The 2012 remake includes different Shields as well.
  
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[[File:ShieldSJump.png|left|60px]]
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In the [[Sonic Jump (2012)|2012 remake of ''Sonic Jump'']], the shield power-up is once again called '''Shield'''. In this game, [[Item Box|TVs]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble. Also, in ''Sonic Jump'', Shields are obtained randomly from TVs.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent green bubble. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. Also, losing the Shield via damage does not grant invulnerability, despite the fact that losing one's [[Ring]]s does grant said effect.
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====''Sonic Jump Fever''====
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[[File:Sonic Jump Fever - Shield Powerup.png|left|60px]]
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In ''[[Sonic Jump Fever]]'', the shield power-up is once again called '''Shield'''. In this game, [[Item Box|TVs]] containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble that resembles a plastic ball. Also, like in the 2012 remake of ''Sonic Jump'', Shields are obtained randomly from TVs.
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The Shields in ''Sonic Jump Fever'' can be obtained from TVs by any playable character, except by [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]. When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent green bubble. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. To show how much time the Shield has left, a circular energy gauge will appear on the bottom of the screen when the Shield is active, which will deplete for each second the Shield is active. However, by upgrading the Shield Power-Up for a character, the player can increase the Shield's duration.
   
 
===''Sonic Dash''===
  
===''Sonic Dash''===
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In ''[[Sonic Dash]]'', the shield power-up is once more referred to as '''Shield'''. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield display (when opened) an icon that shows a green bubble. In addition, Shields are once again obtained randomly from Item Boxes.
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In ''[[Sonic Dash]]'', dark green Shields are included in [[Item Box]]es. When the player obtains it, it will temporarily protect them from taking damage from spikes or [[Badniks]]. However, it will disappear after a certain period of time; its lifespan can be upgraded by spending [[Ring]]s. Every obstacle and Badnik will be cleared if the player runs into one or the other; it will not, however, remove pits.
  
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent green bubble. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. However, by upgrading the Shield Power-Up for a character, the player can extend the Shield's duration.
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===''Sonic Lost World''===
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[[File:Shield In Item Box (Sonic Lost World Wii U).png|left|60px]]
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In ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', the shield power-up makes an appearance in the [[Wii U]]/[[PC]] version of the game. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield hold a light blue bubble.
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In gameplay, Shield power-ups do not appear in the [[Zone]]s. Instead, they can be obtained through other means, outside of the Zones. On the Wii U version, they can be obtained and shared on the Miiverse.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-details-sonic-lost-world-deadly-six-edition-multiplayer-rc-vehicles-miiverse-usage/ |title=Nintendo details Sonic Lost World Deadly Six Edition, multiplayer, R/C vehicles, Miiverse usage |publisher=Nintendo Everything |author=Brian |date=22 August 2013 |accessdate=10 May 2019 }}</ref> They can also be rewarded by completing [[Mission (Sonic Lost World)|missions]]. Once obtained, the Shield will be stored away for the player to use later in the Zones. During these Zones, the player can look up the Item Bag and select the Shield to instantly bestow it onto the playable character.
   
 
===''Sonic Runners''===
  
===''Sonic Runners''===
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[[File:Shield-Toturial-Sonic-Runners.png|thumb|The Shield's usage in ''[[Sonic Runners]]''.]]
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In ''[[Sonic Runners]]'', the Shield regains its light blue color scheme from the earlier games. Shields can be found in [[Item Box]]es as regular power-ups, but they can also be bought as Equippable Items to be used during the level, where they cost 1,000 [[Ring]]s.
  
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In ''[[Sonic Runners]]'', the shield power-up is named '''Shield'''<ref name="SRunners">[[Sonic Team]] (25 February 2015). [[Sonic Runners]]. [[iOS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: Episode 5. "'''Tails''': And this time, we have a... Shield! Nice!"</ref> again. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield hold a light blue bubble.
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The Shield in ''Sonic Runners'' makes an appearance as both a regular Item Box power-up, which can be found in the [[stage]]s, and an Equippable Item, which can be purchased for 1,000 [[Ring]]s and equipped to a playable character before a run and then activated whenever the player wants during a run. When obtaining/activating the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a light blue, sphere-shaped energy field. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. Its duration depends on the level of the character using it; the higher the character's level, the longer the Shield will last. Worth noting is that Shields that have been equipped to a playable character before a run will last twice as long as a Shield found in a stage. Also, Buddies like the [[Erazor Djinn]] can gant a free Shield for every X [[Combo]]. The duration of a Shield is displayed by a circular and blue energy gauge (akin to the [[Wisp Gauge]]) that appears next to the playable character whenever the Shield is in effect and will deplete for every second the Shield is active.
   
 
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The Shield made a reappearance in ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' as a standard [[Item Box]] power-up where it is called '''Blue Shield'''.<ref name="EnManual">[[media:SMENG013.jpg]]</ref> In this game, this power-up possesses a swirling blue color scheme, similar to the Shield in ''[[Sonic Runners]]''.
  
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In ''[[Sonic Mania]]'', and its expansion ''[[Sonic Mania Plus]]'', the shield power-up is called {{nihongo|'''Blue Shield'''<ref name="SManiaUS"/>|バリア<ref name="SManiaJap"/>|Baria|lit. "Barrier"}}. In these games, [[Item Box]]es containing the Blue Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a white center. Also, while the Blue Shield can be obtained from its standard Item Boxes, the player can also obtain it as a prize when playing in the [[Pinball Stage]].
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When obtaining the Blue Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent and swirling blue bubble.
   
 
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In ''[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]'', the Shield appears as an Item that can be obtained at random from an Item Box by all playable characters and have a light-blue coloration. The power-up in this game grants limited protection from hazards such as obstacles, enemies and attacks from opponent players. They last for a limited amount of time but the effect also ends should the user fall into a pit.
  
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In ''[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]'', the shield power-up makes another appearance. In this game, the Shield is identified with an icon depicting a light blue energy sphere.
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The Shield in ''Sonic Forces: Speed Battle'' is an unique type of Item that every playable character can use. In addition, the Shields are obtained randomly from [[Item Box]]es in this game.
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When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, this power-up will not activate automatically. Instead, the player has to press its icon on the bottom of the screen. Once activated, the playable character get surrounded by a light blue energy bubble. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. The duration of a Shield is displayed by a circular energy gauge that appears on top of the Shield's icon in the player's inventory (on the bottom of the screen) whenever the Shield is in effect and will deplete for every second the Shield is active. The Shield will also instantly dissipate if the player falls off the road.
   
 
===''Sonic Forces''===
  
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In ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', the shield power-up makes a return. However, it is unnamed in the manuals. In this game, [[Item Box]]es containing the Shield display an icon that shows a light blue bubble.
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In ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', Classic Sonic can find the traditional blue Shield hidden in monitors throughout his stages, functioning identically to its previous incarnations. Certain [[Wispon]]s can grant the [[Avatar]] a one-time shield when entering a stage, represented by small circling silver lines, that he shares with Sonic in Tag Team Stages.
  
   
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In gameplay, the Shield Item Boxes only appear in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Classic Sonic's world)|Classic Sonic]]'s [[stage]]s. When obtaining the Shield, Classic Sonic gets surrounded by a translucent and pulsating light blue bubble.
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In the episode "[[Robotnik's Pyramid Scheme]]" the [[Mummified Hedgehog]] gave [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog)|Sonic]] a necklace that creates a Blue Shield, protecting him from [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog)|Robotnik]]'s immortality.
  
   
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There is also a specific [[skill]] equipped to various [[Wispon]]s that grants the [[Avatar]] a one-time Shield when entering a stage, represented by small circling silver lines. This Shield is shared with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] in Tag Team stages.
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[[File:Shield Sonic X Comic.png|thumb|Sonic breaking the shield in ''[[Sonic X (comic)|Sonic X]]'' comics' [[Archie Sonic X Issue 10|issue 10]].]]
  
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In [[Archie Comics|Archie Comic]]'s [[Archie Sonic X Issue 10|''Sonic X'' #10]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic X)|Sonic]] finds a shield monitor on top of a large [[Shuttle Loop|loop]] in [[Green Hill Zone]]. Upon first obtaining it, he is confused by it and tries to outrun it, which fails. He loses the Shield upon being hit by [[Doctor Eggman (Sonic X)|Dr. Eggman]]'s [[Egg Mobile-H|checkered wrecking ball]].
  
   
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In [[Archie Comics|Archie]]'s ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comics, [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic]] is seen using a similar shield during [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 227|issue 227]], as part of the Genesis arc. When Sonic, [[Sally Acorn (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sally]] and [[Rotor Walrus|Boomer]] enter [[Scrap Brain Zone]] and come across [[Doctor Eggman (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Doctor Eggman]] with [[Final Zone (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|large mechanic pillars]], Sonic suddenly got trapped of blue forcefield around him. He uses it during the fight against Eggman's machine and as [[Antoine D'Coolette (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Antoine]] arrives into the Eggman's machine, Sonic finishes the battle and after that, the shield disappears.
  
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The '''Aqua Shield''' is a water-based variant of the Shield that both gives protection against one instance of damage and allows the playable character to breathe underwater. It also gives Sonic the ability to use the [[Bound Jump]]. It first appeared in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.
   
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*In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', while playing as Super Sonic, the Shield's icon in the monitor changes to a golden-yellow, matching Super Sonic's color scheme; if the player obtains the Shield, it will be the same golden-yellow color. This is due to Sonic and the shield sharing the same color palette in the game. The same thing can happen in ''Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', where the shield starts glowing pink just like [[Super Knuckles]] does.
  
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The '''Blue Shield''' is a blue variant of the Shield. This shield can both negate a damaging blow and make the playable character immune to electrical hazards. It only appears in ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]''.
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The '''Flame Shield''' is a fire-based variant of the Shield that not only protects against one instance of damage, but also grants the playable character immunity to fire and lava-based attacks and hazards. It also gives Sonic the ability to use the [[Fireball Spin Dash]]. However, it disappears when it touches water. It first appeared in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.
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The '''Gold Shield''' is a golden variant of the Shield. In addition to keeping the playable character from taking damage once, it also allows Sonic to perform the [[Homing Attack|Blast Attack]]. It only appears in ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]''.
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The '''Heat Barrier''' is a flaming red variant of the Shield. Besides shielding the playable character from one instance of damage, it also allows them to inflict damage on enemies and objects by approaching them with the Heat Barrier. It only appears in ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''.
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The '''Red Shield''' is a red variant of the Shield. Besides negating damage once, it also makes the playable character immune to fire and lava-based hazards and attacks. It only appears in ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]''.
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The '''Thunder Shield''' is an electricity-based variant of the Shield that, in addition to negating one damaging blow, also attracts nearby [[Ring]]s. In certain games, it also grants immunity to electricity-based hazards and gives Sonic the ability to perform the [[Double Jump]]. However, in some instances, it disappears when it touches water. It first appeared in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.
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[[File:Shield Sonic X Comic.png|thumb|Sonic obtaining the Shield, from [[Archie Sonic X Issue 10|''Sonic X'' 10]].]]
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In the [[Sonic X (comic series)|''Sonic X'' comic series]] published by [[Archie Comics]], the Shield appeared in a virtual world that [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic X)|Sonic]] and the majority of his friends had been put in by [[Doctor Eggman (Sonic X)|Dr. Eggman]]. In this world, Sonic found a Shield Item Box on top of a large [[Shuttle Loop|loop]] in a virtual version of [[Green Hill (Sonic X)|Green Hill]]. Upon obtaining the Shield, Sonic was confused by it and tried in vain to outrun it. However, he lost the Shield when he got hit by a virtual Eggman's [[Egg Mobile-H|checkered wrecking ball]].
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[[File:Mystic forcefield.png|thumb|200px|left|The Shield surrounding Sonic, from [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 227|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #227]].]]
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In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comics series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]], a Shield appeared during the "GENESIS" arc. When [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic]], [[Sally Acorn (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sally]] and [[Rotor Walrus|Boomer]] entered [[Scrap Brain Zone (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Scrap Brain Zone]] and came across [[Doctor Eggman (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Dr, Eggman]] in the [[Final Zone (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Final Zone]], Sonic suddenly got trapped inside a blue Shield. Regardless, he used it during the fight against Eggman's machine in the [[Zone (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Zone]], and when [[Antoine D'Coolette (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Antoine]] fell into Eggman's machine, Sonic finished the battle. After that, the Shield disappeared.
   
 
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For the power-up in the Sonic Boom video games, see Shield (Sonic Boom).

Protects once from enemy/trap.


— Description, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

The Shield[1] (バリア[2] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"), also known as the Barrier[3] (バリア[4] Baria?) and Blue Shield[5] (バリア[6] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"), is an Item Box power-up that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. When the player obtains this power-up, the playable character receives a force-field that can negate one instance of damage.

Since its introduction, the Shield has become one of the most recurring Item Box power-ups in the Sonic series. The effects of the Shield have as well remained mostly untouched, like the Super Rings and Power Sneakers. In several games though, it has possessed different features. The Shield is also the first and original of all the shield-type power-ups in the Sonic series.

Description

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Knuckles with a Shield equipped in Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut.

Item Boxes containing Shield usually either contain or display an icon depicting a sphere that is colored either green or blue. When the player obtains the Shield, a protective bubble will typically appear around the playable character. This bubble will prevent the playable character from losing Rings, or even a life if they hold no Rings, when they get hit by an enemy attack, touches an enemy, or runs into a damage-inducing hazard. When taking a damage-dealing blow with the Shield equipped, the Shield disappears and the player is usually knocked slightly backwards without taking damage while gaining temporary invulnerability for a few seconds. However, the Shield cannot protect the playable character from losing a try when falling into a bottomless pit, being crushed, drowning, or in case they get a Time Over. Also, in contrast to its successors, the Shield does not grant the player any additional abilities, although, unlike certain elemental shields, it will stay in place in case the player goes underwater.

Under normal circumstances, a familiar sample will play when the Shield is obtained from an Item Box. Usually, the Shield will also remain active until the playable character takes damage or the level ends. In some games (particularly those released on mobile devices) though, the Shield only lasts for a limited time.

The color of the Shield's protective bubble has varied over the course of the Sonic series without any logical reason; while it is translucent in most games, it is typically either light blue or green. In one instance, it has even been colorless.

Game appearances

Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)

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Sonic with the Shield equipped in Sonic the Hedgehog.

The shield power-up made its first appearance in the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog, where it is referred to as Shield[7] (バリア[8] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"). In this game, Video Monitors containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a washed-out blue bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.

Due to the "Spike Bug" in the original version of Sonic the Hedgehog, spikes are able to bypass the playable character's protection and cause them to lose their Shield, Rings, and life in rapid succession.

Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)

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In the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog, the shield power-up is called Shield[9] (バリア[10] Baria?, lit. "Barrier") once again. In this game, video monitors containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a white center.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent bubble with bright blue edges. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly. In comparison to their 16-bit counterparts, the Shields in this game are smaller and brighter.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)

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Sonic with the Shield equipped in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

In the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the shield power-up is once again called Shield[11] (バリア[12] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"). In this game, monitors containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a bubble with a tint of dark blue that displays ripples across its surface. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly. In Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (the lock-up version between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic & Knuckles) however, the Shield is colored gray instead of blue.

While playing as Super Sonic, the Shield's icon on the monitor changes to a golden-yellow, matching Super Sonic's color scheme; if the player obtains this Shield, it will be the same golden-yellow color. This is due to Sonic and the Shield sharing the same color palette in the game. The same thing can happen in Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, where the Shield starts glowing pink just like Super Knuckles does.

Sonic the Hedgehog CD

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In Sonic the Hedgehog CD, the shield power-up is called Shield[13] (バリア[14] Baria?, lit. "Barrier") once more. In this game, monitors containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a washed-out and swirling blue bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.

Knuckles' Chaotix

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In Knuckles' Chaotix, the shield power-up is named Shield[15] (バリア[16] Baria?, lit. "Barrier") yet again. In this game, Monitors containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a solid blue bubble that possesses a spinning effect. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly. However, the Shield is only given to whichever of the two player-controlled characters breaks the Monitor, leaving the other vulnerable to attack. Also, while the Shield is in effect, its Monitor icon can be seen on the bottom of the screen, which indicates that the Shield is active.

Sonic Blast

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In Sonic Blast, the shield power-up is once again named Shield[17] (バリア[18] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"). In this game, TVs containing the Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a light blue center. Also, while the Shield can be obtained from its standard TVs, the player can also obtain it from ??? TVs at times.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, two small white starts begin circling around the playable character instead of a bubble-based shield appearing around them. In terms of gameplay, the Shield is featured from Red Volcano Zone and onwards.

Sonic Adventure

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In Sonic Adventure, and its remake Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, the shield power-up is referred to as Shield[19] (バリア[20] Baria?, lit. "Barrier") yet again. It also marks the Shield's first appearance in a 3D Sonic title. In these games, Item Boxes containing the Shield hold an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent dark green bubble.

Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure

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In Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure, the shield power-up is once again called Shield[21] (バリア[22] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"). In this game, the item boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a light blue sphere with a bright center.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, Sonic gets surrounded by a bubble with a tint of dark blue that displays ripples across its surface. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.

Sonic Adventure 2

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In Sonic Adventure 2, and its remake Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, the shield power-up is named Shield[1] (バリア[2] Baria?, lit. "Barrier") once again. In these games, Item Boxes containing the Shield hold an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent dark green bubble akin to the one that appeared in Sonic Adventure.

Besides obtaining the Shield from Item Boxes, the player will also automatically obtain a Shield (or a Magnetic Shield) when they pass through a point marker while holding 90 Rings or more.

Sonic Advance series

Sonic Advance

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The Barrier in Sonic Advance.

In Sonic Advance, the shield power-up is referred to as Barrier[23] (バリア[24] Baria?). In this game, boxes containing the Barrier display an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a swirling dark green bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.

Sonic Advance 2

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In Sonic Advance 2, the shield power-up is referred to as Shield[25] (バリア[26] Baria?, lit. "Barrier") yet again. In this game, boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a swirling dark green bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.

Sonic Advance 3

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In Sonic Advance 3, the shield power-up is called Shield[27] (バリア[28] Baria?, lit. "Barrier") once more. In this game, Boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a swirling dark green bubble. Its animation also shows it flashing constantly.

Sonic Heroes

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In Sonic Heroes, the shield power-up is known as Barrier[3] (バリア[4] Baria?) once again. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Barrier hold an icon that shows a green bubble. Also, while the Barrier can be obtained from its standard Item Boxes, the player can also obtain it from Floating Item Boxes.

When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a rainbow-colored bubble, although only the left and right side of this bubble can be seen. In addition to this, the Barrier retains its earlier incarnations' green tint. Also, when obtained, the Barrier is always placed on the lead playable character so if the player changes their team's leader, the new leader will have the Barrier transferred over to them.

When Team Rose uses their Team Blast, Flower Festival, they will grant themselves a Barrier power-up.

Shadow the Hedgehog

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In Shadow the Hedgehog, the shield power-up is once again known as Barrier[29] (バリア[30] Baria?). In this game, Item Boxes containing the Barrier hold an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a nearly invisible and pulsating green bubble.

Sonic Rush series

Sonic Rush

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In Sonic Rush, the shield power-up is named Barrier[31] (バリア[32] Baria?) again. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Barrier display an icon that shows a green bubble. Also, while the Barrier can be obtained from its standard Item Boxes, the player can also obtain it from Floating Item Boxes.

When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a spinning and translucent green bubble.

Sonic Rush Adventure

In Sonic Rush Adventure, the shield power-up is called Barrier[33] (バリア[34] Baria?) once more. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Barrier display an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Barrier in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a spinning and translucent green bubble.

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

Shield 2006

In Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), the shield power-up is referred to as the Shield[35] in the western manuals. However, it is not mentioned in the Japanese manual. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Barrier display an icon that shows a green bubble. However, the Shield itself does not appear in the game despite being listed in the game's manual,[35] having been left disabled within the game's files.

Mario & Sonic series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

In the Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, the Shield serves its standard purpose. However, its usual mechanics have been modified slightly for the game's Event-based playstyle.

In gameplay, the Shields appear exclusively during the Dream Race and Dream Long Jump Dream Events where they can be obtained randomly from Item Boxes. In Dream Race, the Shields make the user invincible to one item or hurdle, and in Dream Long Jump, they give the user protection against one hit from a shell and keep the wind from affecting them.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

In the Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, the Shield serves its standard purpose. However, its usual mechanics have been modified slightly for the game's Event-based playstyle.

In gameplay, the Shields only appear in the Ski Shooting and Super Sonic Downhill Dream Events. In Ski Shooting, the Shields can be used against the Egg Hammer's attacks in the final round by shielding the user from the lightning that will strike if the player does not shoot the Egg Hammer before it slams down its hammer. In Super Sonic Downhill, the Shields are collected throughout the course. When obtained, they take effect immediately and protect the player from obstacles.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Shield serves its standard purpose. However, its usual mechanics have been modified slightly for the game's Event-based playstyle.

In gameplay, the Shields make their only appearance in the Dream Fencing Dream Event where they can be obtained randomly from Item Boxes.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

In the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the Shield serves its standard purpose. However, its usual mechanics have been modified slightly for the game's Event-based playstyle.

In gameplay, the Shields are only seen during the Duel Beach Volleyball Duel Event. In Duel Beach Volleyball, the Shields protect the user from one attack.

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

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In Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, the shield power-up is once more named Shield in the western manuals.[36] In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display a blue icon that shows a green and black bubble surrounded by green electricity. Furthermore, the Shield Item Boxes only appear in Survival Battle.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a green bubble with green electricity running along its surface. Its primary purpose is to prevent the user from losing Hit Points (in Sudden Death mode) or allowing an opponent to gain a point for hitting the player (in Points Battle). The Shield will instantly dissipate if the player falls off the field, however.

Sega Superstars series

Sega Superstars Tennis

In Sega Superstars Tennis, the shield power-up is named Shield once more. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows an animated blue bubble.

In gameplay, the Shield only appears during Sonic the Hedgehog-related mini-games and side missions, where its Item Boxes randomly drop down from the sky and land on the playing field. When obtaining the Shield, the playable character gets surrounded by a swirling light blue bubble.

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

S&SASR Energy Shield

In Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, the shield power-up is called Shield again.[37] In this game, the Shield is identified with an icon that depicts a dark green bubble with faint electricity running along its surface. This time around, the Shield is obtained at random from Item Boxes on the race tracks. It makes an appearance in both the console/PC and Nintendo DS version of the game.

In gameplay, the Shield is not automatically activated upon obtaining it. Rather, the player has to activate it manually. When using the Shield, the playable character get surrounded by a translucent green bubble with a visible ring swirling around its surface. Also, in addition to the Shield protecting from attacks, it also keeps other racers outside of the Shield. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. In the console/PC version of the game, the Shield lasts for about eight seconds, and in the Nintendo DS version, it lasts for about five seconds.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Episode I

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In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (and by extension Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode Metal), the shield power-up is once more called Shield[38] (バリア[39] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"). In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent and glowing green bubble. Also, if Sonic transforms into Super Sonic while the Shield is active, the Shield will stay around Super Sonic.

Episode II

Shield icon Sonic 4

In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, the shield power-up is again referred to as Shield[40] (バリア[41] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"). In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent, glowing and pulsating green bubble. In addition, the Shield is given to both characters in the main scenario (this includes Sonic, whom the player controls, and Tails, who accompanies Sonic) when obtained. However, the characters' Shields are independent of one another, meaning that when one character loses their Shield the other will keep theirs. Also, if Sonic transforms into Super Sonic while the Shield is active, the Shield will stay around Super Sonic.

Sonic Colors

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In the Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colors, the shield power-up made an appearance. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble.

Sonic Generations

In Sonic Generations, the shield power-up is referred to as Shield[42] once again, and appears in both the console/PC and Nintendo 3DS version of the game.

Classic Sonic - Shield

In the console/PC version of Sonic Generations, the Shield is identified with a round green icon that displays a swirling green bubble. However, the Shield does not appear as an Item Box power-up in the stages. Instead, it appears as an equipable Skill for Classic Sonic that can grant up to two Shields during one stage Act. This "Shield" Skill can be bought from the Skill Shop for 1,200 Skill Points from the beginning of the game and can be equipped to Classic Sonic at the cost of sixty Skill Points. To grant Classic Sonic a Shield with this Skill during a stage Act, the player has to press XboxY/PSTriangleButton. When obtaining the Shield in gameplay on this version of the game, Classic Sonic gets surrounded by a colorless bubble with white edges.

In the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations, the Shield appears as an Item Box power-up. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble. Also, while the Shield can be obtained from its standard Item Boxes, it can also be received as an extra skill after playing Versus Mode online. When obtaining the Shield in gameplay on this version of the game, Classic Sonic gets surrounded by a translucent green bubble.

Sonic Jump series

Sonic Jump (2012)

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In the 2012 remake of Sonic Jump, the shield power-up is once again called Shield. In this game, TVs containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble. Also, in Sonic Jump, Shields are obtained randomly from TVs.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent green bubble. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. Also, losing the Shield via damage does not grant invulnerability, despite the fact that losing one's Rings does grant said effect.

Sonic Jump Fever

Sonic Jump Fever - Shield Powerup

In Sonic Jump Fever, the shield power-up is once again called Shield. In this game, TVs containing the Shield display an icon that shows a green bubble that resembles a plastic ball. Also, like in the 2012 remake of Sonic Jump, Shields are obtained randomly from TVs.

The Shields in Sonic Jump Fever can be obtained from TVs by any playable character, except by Knuckles. When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent green bubble. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. To show how much time the Shield has left, a circular energy gauge will appear on the bottom of the screen when the Shield is active, which will deplete for each second the Shield is active. However, by upgrading the Shield Power-Up for a character, the player can increase the Shield's duration.

Sonic Dash

In Sonic Dash, the shield power-up is once more referred to as Shield. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display (when opened) an icon that shows a green bubble. In addition, Shields are once again obtained randomly from Item Boxes.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent green bubble. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. However, by upgrading the Shield Power-Up for a character, the player can extend the Shield's duration.

Sonic Lost World

Shield In Item Box (Sonic Lost World Wii U)

In Sonic Lost World, the shield power-up makes an appearance in the Wii U/PC version of the game. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield hold a light blue bubble.

In gameplay, Shield power-ups do not appear in the Zones. Instead, they can be obtained through other means, outside of the Zones. On the Wii U version, they can be obtained and shared on the Miiverse.[43] They can also be rewarded by completing missions. Once obtained, the Shield will be stored away for the player to use later in the Zones. During these Zones, the player can look up the Item Bag and select the Shield to instantly bestow it onto the playable character.

Sonic Runners

Shield in Sonic Runners
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The Shield's usage in Sonic Runners.

In Sonic Runners, the shield power-up is named Shield[44] again. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield hold a light blue bubble.

The Shield in Sonic Runners makes an appearance as both a regular Item Box power-up, which can be found in the stages, and an Equippable Item, which can be purchased for 1,000 Rings and equipped to a playable character before a run and then activated whenever the player wants during a run. When obtaining/activating the Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a light blue, sphere-shaped energy field. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. Its duration depends on the level of the character using it; the higher the character's level, the longer the Shield will last. Worth noting is that Shields that have been equipped to a playable character before a run will last twice as long as a Shield found in a stage. Also, Buddies like the Erazor Djinn can gant a free Shield for every X Combo. The duration of a Shield is displayed by a circular and blue energy gauge (akin to the Wisp Gauge) that appears next to the playable character whenever the Shield is in effect and will deplete for every second the Shield is active.

Sonic Mania

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In Sonic Mania, and its expansion Sonic Mania Plus, the shield power-up is called Blue Shield[5] (バリア[6] Baria?, lit. "Barrier"). In these games, Item Boxes containing the Blue Shield display an icon that shows a blue sphere with a white center. Also, while the Blue Shield can be obtained from its standard Item Boxes, the player can also obtain it as a prize when playing in the Pinball Stage.

When obtaining the Blue Shield in gameplay, the playable character gets surrounded by a translucent and swirling blue bubble.

Sonic Forces: Speed Battle

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In Sonic Forces: Speed Battle, the shield power-up makes another appearance. In this game, the Shield is identified with an icon depicting a light blue energy sphere.

The Shield in Sonic Forces: Speed Battle is an unique type of Item that every playable character can use. In addition, the Shields are obtained randomly from Item Boxes in this game.

When obtaining the Shield in gameplay, this power-up will not activate automatically. Instead, the player has to press its icon on the bottom of the screen. Once activated, the playable character get surrounded by a light blue energy bubble. However, the Shield only lasts for a limited time in this game and will eventually expire. The duration of a Shield is displayed by a circular energy gauge that appears on top of the Shield's icon in the player's inventory (on the bottom of the screen) whenever the Shield is in effect and will deplete for every second the Shield is active. The Shield will also instantly dissipate if the player falls off the road.

Sonic Forces

In Sonic Forces, the shield power-up makes a return. However, it is unnamed in the manuals. In this game, Item Boxes containing the Shield display an icon that shows a light blue bubble.

In gameplay, the Shield Item Boxes only appear in Classic Sonic's stages. When obtaining the Shield, Classic Sonic gets surrounded by a translucent and pulsating light blue bubble.

There is also a specific skill equipped to various Wispons that grants the Avatar a one-time Shield when entering a stage, represented by small circling silver lines. This Shield is shared with Sonic in Tag Team stages.

Variants

Aqua Shield

Main article: Aqua Shield
Bubble Shield Thumb

The Aqua Shield is a water-based variant of the Shield that both gives protection against one instance of damage and allows the playable character to breathe underwater. It also gives Sonic the ability to use the Bound Jump. It first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Blue Shield

Main article: Blue Shield
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The Blue Shield is a blue variant of the Shield. This shield can both negate a damaging blow and make the playable character immune to electrical hazards. It only appears in Sonic 3D Blast.

Flame Shield

Main article: Flame Shield
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The Flame Shield is a fire-based variant of the Shield that not only protects against one instance of damage, but also grants the playable character immunity to fire and lava-based attacks and hazards. It also gives Sonic the ability to use the Fireball Spin Dash. However, it disappears when it touches water. It first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Gold Shield

Main article: Gold Shield
Gold Shield

The Gold Shield is a golden variant of the Shield. In addition to keeping the playable character from taking damage once, it also allows Sonic to perform the Blast Attack. It only appears in Sonic 3D Blast.

Heat Barrier

Main article: Heat Barrier
Heat Barrier

The Heat Barrier is a flaming red variant of the Shield. Besides shielding the playable character from one instance of damage, it also allows them to inflict damage on enemies and objects by approaching them with the Heat Barrier. It only appears in Shadow the Hedgehog.

Red Shield

Main article: Red Shield
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The Red Shield is a red variant of the Shield. Besides negating damage once, it also makes the playable character immune to fire and lava-based hazards and attacks. It only appears in Sonic 3D Blast.

Thunder Shield

Main article: Thunder Shield
Electric Shield Thumb

The Thunder Shield is an electricity-based variant of the Shield that, in addition to negating one damaging blow, also attracts nearby Rings. In certain games, it also grants immunity to electricity-based hazards and gives Sonic the ability to perform the Double Jump. However, in some instances, it disappears when it touches water. It first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

In other media

Sonic X

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Sonic obtaining the Shield, from Sonic X 10.

In the Sonic X comic series published by Archie Comics, the Shield appeared in a virtual world that Sonic and the majority of his friends had been put in by Dr. Eggman. In this world, Sonic found a Shield Item Box on top of a large loop in a virtual version of Green Hill. Upon obtaining the Shield, Sonic was confused by it and tried in vain to outrun it. However, he lost the Shield when he got hit by a virtual Eggman's checkered wrecking ball.

Archie Comics

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The Shield surrounding Sonic, from Sonic the Hedgehog #227.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comics series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, a Shield appeared during the "GENESIS" arc. When Sonic, Sally and Boomer entered Scrap Brain Zone and came across Dr, Eggman in the Final Zone, Sonic suddenly got trapped inside a blue Shield. Regardless, he used it during the fight against Eggman's machine in the Zone, and when Antoine fell into Eggman's machine, Sonic finished the battle. After that, the Shield disappeared.

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sonic Adventure 2 (Dreamcast) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 26.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sonic Heroes (Nintendo GameCube) United States instruction booklet, pg. 26.
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  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sonic Mania Japanese instruction manual.
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  8. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 19.
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  13. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sega CD) United States instruction booklet, pg. 10.
  14. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sega CD) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 19.
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  17. ↑ Sonic Blast (Sega Game Gear) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.
  18. ↑ Sonic Blast (Sega Game Gear) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 16.
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  21. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure (Neo Geo Pocket Color) United States instruction booklet, pg. 10.
  22. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure (Neo Geo Pocket Color) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 10.
  23. ↑ Sonic Advance (Game Boy Advance) United States instruction booklet, pg. 18.
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  33. ↑ Sonic Rush Adventure (Nintendo DS) United States instruction booklet, pg. 22.
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  36. ↑ Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (Wii) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 20.
  37. ↑ Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (PlayStation 3) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 10.
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