Tag Action

Tag Action
Knuckles and Amy performing the Hammer Spring, a Tag Action, from Sonic Advance 3.
Appearances
First appearance	Sonic Advance 3
Other appearances	Sonic Generations (console/PC version) Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II
Statistics and overview
User(s)	Amy Rose Cream the Rabbit Dr. Eggman Knuckles the Echidna Miles "Tails" Prower Sonic the Hedgehog Super Sonic
Utilization	Triggering abilities determined by pair combinations
Description	A combo-move performed by two characters.

The Tag Action (タッグアクション, Taggu Akushon^?) is a technique that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a type of action performed by two different users working together that gives the leader of the two a unique ability.

Game appearances

Sonic Advance 3

In Sonic Advance 3, the Tag Action (タッグアクション, Taggu Akushon^?) can be used to perform special abilities based on the partner character. Each character has two different Tag Actions: ground and mid-air. In order to perform either one of them, the player must press and hold to summon the partner character. When summoned, the player will hold the partner character in a ball and once is released, the player will perform the Tag Action. Each character's Tag Actions are as follows:

Character	Tag Action
	Ground	Mid-air
Sonic	Sonic Accelerator (ソニックアクセル, Sonikku Akuseru?): The player holds Sonic, who is forced into a Spin Attack. When released, the hedgehog will accelerate his partner in the direction they are facing.
Tails	Leap Jump (馬跳びジャンプ, Umatobi Janpu?): Using Tails as a jumping box, the player jumps diagonally upwards.	Propeller Catch (プロペラキャッチ, Puropera Kyatchi?): The player will be carried by Tails' Propeller Flying ability for a short time.
Knuckles	Knuckleball (ナックルボール, Nakkurubōru?): The player launches a spinning Knuckles forward, allowing them to destroy special walls that can only be otherwise destroyed by a Power Type team.	Gliding Ride (滑空ライド, Kakkū Raido?): The player will ride on Knuckles' back while the latter glides; however, the character will fall off if the echidna touches a wall.
Amy	Hammer Spring (ハンマースプリング, Hanmā Supuringu?): Amy hits the player character with her Pikopiko Hammer to launch them high into the air.
Cream	Chao Attack (チャオの攻撃, Chao no kōgeki?): Cheese will look like the leader character, and the player can press to perform a Chao Attack just like Cream would do on her own. Performing this move in mid-air will also send the player upwards.
Eggman	Only useable during the Nonaggression boss fight with Ultimate Gemerl. When is held, Super Sonic charges Eggman with energy; when the button is released, the doctor will be launched forward and if he hits Ultimate Gemerl's mouth, it will expose his weak spot and allowing the player to damage the robot. How long the weak spot stays open is determined by how long the player holds

Sonic Generations

In the console/PC version of Sonic Generations, the Hammer Spring Tag Action makes an appearance.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, Tag Actions are utilized by Sonic and Tails, who both share the same Tag Actions. As with Sonic Advance 3, there are different types of Tag Actions depending on where the Tag Action is performed. However, unlike Sonic Advance 3, the player simply has to press / to perform a Tag Action. A notable feature about Tag Actions in this game is that they force Super Sonic to revert back to his base form whenever they are used. There are three main Tag Actions in the game:

• Rolling Combo: When performed on the ground, the characters will perform the Rolling Combo, a stronger version of the Spin Attack.
• Copter Combo: When performed in the air, the characters will perform the Copter Combo, allowing Tails to carry Sonic in the air for a limited time.
• Submarine Combo: Performing an Tag Action whilst not on the ground when underwater performs the Submarine Combo, which allows Tails to carry Sonic underwater; this grants the player the ability to propel themselves underwater and move freely in any direction. Unlike the standard air Tag Action, Tails will not tire and can swim indefinitely.

In Act 1 and the Boss of Sky Fortress Zone, the player can use the Tag Action to perform a Tornado Boost while standing on the Tornado. The Tornado Boost allows the player to smash through containers that may be in the way. However, it does not cause Super Sonic to revert back to normal.

References

Sonic Advance 3

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