​ᴏᴜᴜ ꜱʜɪɪ.. | Shadow

Full Name:

Shadow the Hedgehog

Aliases:

The Ultimate Lifeform

The Ultimate Hedgehog

Fake Hedgehog

Black Wind

Shad

Shadow Android (by Dr. Eggman)

Project Shadow

Black Hedgehog

The Black Blur

Faker

The Ultimate Ingrate (Eggman)

A Relic of 50 years ago (by Sage)

Ultimate Jerk Face (by Charmy)

Ultimate Lameform (by Jet)

Grandpa (by Wave)

Ultimate Pain In The Neck (by Wave)

”Shatter” the Hedgehog (by Storm)

Sadness the Hedgehog (by Jet)

Edge Lord (by Dr. Deep)

Age:

Ageless (created 50 years ago)

Creator:

Gerald Robotnik (deceased)

Black Doom (deceased)

Birthplace:

Space Colony ARK

Relatives:

All Black Arms (deceased)

Black Doom (biological father; deceased)

Species:

Hedgehog/Black Arms

Final state:

Alive

Gender:

Female

Height:

100 cm (3 ft 3 in)

Weight:

35 kg (77 lb)

Fur:

White, black, crimson

Skin:

Tan

Eyes:

Red

Combat Attire:

Air Shoes

Limiter Rings

Black Combat Dress

White gloves with black and red-tongued cuffs

Black Eyepatch

Casual Attire:

Mary Jane Shoes

Silver Limiter Rings

Black Dress

Black Eyepatch

Black Bows

Black Headband

Grey Glasses (occasional)

Alignment:

Neutral

Affiliations:

Eggman Empire (formerly)

United Federation

Guardian Units of Nations

Team Dark

Resistance (formerly)

Favorite food:

Coffee beans

Favorite drink:

White Monster

Likes:

Mario Robotnik

Gerald Robotnik

White Monster

Team Dark

Solitude

Coffee

Doing things her way

Fulfilling Mario's wish

Proving her superiority

Beating Sonic

Protecting Earth

Dislikes:

Fools

Anyone who opposes her

The color blue

Dr. Eggman

Being called a Shadow Android

Mario's death

Deception

When others insult her

When someone gets in her way

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic's stubbornness and cockiness

Team Sonic

Taking orders from others

Running away from a battle

Wasting time

Losing

Black Doom

Skills:

Doom Powers (formerly)

Doom Shadow transformation (formerly)

Immortality

Immense speed

Superhuman strength

Superhuman durability

Superhuman jumping

Absolute stamina

Extreme acrobatic skills and reflexes

Indomitable will

Hand-to-hand combat skills

Weapon and firearm combat skills

Vehicle intuition

Extreme Gear riding skills

Grinding

Telekinesis

Teleportation

Harnessing Chaos Emerald energy

Chaos Boost transformation

Chaos powers

Hero Shadow and Dark Shadow transformations

Super transformation

Super Shadow transformation

Hyper-go-on usage

Appearance:

Shadow has been noted to physically resemble Sonic, sharing many of his facial features, but differing in body shape, being much more feminine and curvy compared to the Blue Blur. She is a black-furred anthropomorphic hedgehog with vivid red eyes, small fangs, a patch of white fur on her chest, a black nose, and a tan muzzle. Her face retains Sonic's familiar rounded structure, though her expression is generally more composed and mature.

Her eyes are large and expressive, framed by noticeable black-and-red feminine eyelashes, with red markings extending around their outer edges. She has small, triangular ears with tan inner canals, along with a sextet of long quills on her head. Four of these quills curve upward and outward, while the remaining two curve downward, extending considerably farther than the others and reaching approximately to her waist.

Her quills are predominantly black with vivid red or magenta striping along their edges and surfaces, giving her silhouette a particularly striking appearance. She also possesses a pair of shorter spines on her back, two longer strands of quill-like fur extending from her sides, and a short, pointed tail. Red markings are similarly present along her arms and legs, complementing the coloration of her quills and eyes.

For combat attire, Shadow wears white gloves with black cuffs and red tongues, with the gloves fitting snugly around her small, clawed hands. Her Air Shoes follow a similar black, white, and red color scheme, featuring dark cuffs and red accents while allowing her to make full use of her speed. Shadow also wears Limiter Rings on each of her wrists and ankles, allowing her to regulate the immense power contained within her body. Over this, she wears a short black dress specifically designed for combat rather than comfort. Despite its gothic appearance, the dress is practical, containing pockets for melee equipment and dedicated holders for firearms and other weapons, which Shadow keeps readily available.

For her first casual outfit, Shadow adopts a distinctly gothic and maid-inspired appearance. She wears black Mary Jane shoes decorated with prominent bows, paired with dark gray, almost black thigh-high stockings featuring subtle floral patterns woven into the fabric. Her dress is primarily black and gray, with a layered, ruffled skirt and small cross motifs decorating the lower portion.

The upper half resembles a stylized gothic maid outfit, complete with a large gray-black bowtie, a frilled chest piece, and layered fabric around the collar and sleeves. The outfit gives her normally intimidating appearance a more elegant and deliberately cute quality without removing her darker aesthetic. She also wears a black eyepatch decorated with a small skull, accompanied by several black bows positioned around her head, including bows near her ears. A dark gray headband completes the outfit.

Her alternative outfit retains the same gothic foundation while appearing somewhat more formal and accessorized. Shadow wears a dark, layered dress with extensive ruffles around the skirt and a lighter frilled collar and chest piece. A decorative heart-shaped or jewel-like detail sits around the center of her chest, surrounded by chains and small ornamental pieces.

She also carries a dark handbag decorated with gothic patterns, ribbons, dangling ornaments, and a small gothic-themed charm. The bag is accompanied by long decorative ribbons that hang from its side. Her footwear remains dark and formal, while the outfit incorporates additional jewelry and lace detailing throughout. The alternative design gives Shadow a more refined, doll-like appearance compared to her combat attire.

On occasion, Shadow will wear gray-colored glasses with thin frames, a differently designed skirt, and a cross necklace, further emphasizing the gothic influences of her wardrobe. She may also remove her gloves, revealing small clawed hands with red coloring on her middle and ring fingers. Different ear piercings can accompany these outfits depending on the design, though they generally retain the same gothic aesthetic as her clothing. Across all of her outfits, Shadow's black-and-red coloration, enormous swept-back quills, gothic accessories, and distinctive facial features remain consistent enough to make her immediately recognizable.

Personality:

Shadow is, in many ways, the complete opposite of Sonic. While Sonic is energetic, friendly, and carefree, Shadow is reserved, serious, blunt, and cold. She rarely allows others to see her vulnerable side and usually keeps people at a distance unless she has learned to trust them. She does not waste words, rarely bluffs, and generally means what she says. If Shadow makes a threat, she expects the other person to understand that she is fully capable of following through.

Shadow has a naturally intimidating presence and can be ruthless when fighting. She is aggressive, stubborn, prideful, and sometimes extremely arrogant. She does not hesitate to give her honest opinion, even when that opinion is harsh or insulting. She also possesses a sharp wit and enjoys verbally shutting down people who annoy her. Her confidence in herself is one of her strongest traits, and she is difficult to manipulate because she has a very strong sense of identity. Even when she has questioned her memories, origins, or purpose, Shadow still considers herself Shadow the Hedgehog and refuses to let others decide who she is.

Despite her cold personality, Shadow is a deeply conflicted individual. Her past, particularly the death of Mario, continues to affect her through painful memories and occasional flashbacks. For a long time, she struggled with guilt, self-doubt, and the belief that she was created only to be a weapon. She once hated humanity and considered destroying the planet after being manipulated by Gerald Robotnik and driven by grief. Eventually, however, Shadow remembered her promise to Mario and chose to protect the planet instead. She still carries guilt over his death, but rather than allowing her past to control her completely, she tries to honor his memory by protecting others from experiencing similar tragedies.

Shadow secretly cares much more than she admits. She has compassion for innocent people and will sometimes go to extreme lengths to protect others, even when she claims that she does not care. She dislikes being thanked and often dismisses kindness as unnecessary, preferring to leave without ceremony. Her relationships with Rouge and Omega demonstrate that she is capable of forming strong bonds, even if she has difficulty openly expressing affection. She is similarly capable of appreciating genuine concern, though she will often respond to it awkwardly or brush it aside.

Shadow's morality is best described as that of an anti-hero. She generally wants to protect others and prevent tragedies, but she has little interest in following traditional heroic rules. If she believes something needs to be done, she will usually do whatever she considers necessary to accomplish it. This can include using excessive force, ignoring orders, taking dangerous risks, or working with people she normally dislikes. She does not automatically oppose someone simply because they are a villain, nor does she automatically trust someone simply because they are a hero. To Shadow, foolishness is often enough reason to oppose someone.

Her determination can easily become recklessness. Shadow is stubborn enough to continue fighting when retreat would be the smarter choice, and her pride sometimes convinces her that she can handle situations that are clearly dangerous. Her anger makes this problem even worse. She has developed severe anger issues since Mario's death, causing her to lash out when provoked. Even relatively minor annoyances can push her patience, and when her temper finally breaks, she can become irrational and confrontational. She may later regret hurting someone who did not deserve it, but will often dismiss the incident as them having "learned the hard way."

Shadow's anger also causes her to hold grudges for extremely long periods of time. Once she decides that someone has wronged her, she can become almost completely fixated on them. This is especially dangerous when combined with her determination, as she can become so focused on revenge that she stops considering her own safety or the people around her.

One of Shadow's most intense grudges is against Sonic and Team Sonic. Her hatred for Sonic has grown so severe that seeing him can immediately put her on edge, and she is willing to confront him without hesitation. Her hostility extends to the rest of his team as well, giving her a general vendetta against the Sonic Heroes. Shadow does not particularly care whether they have personally done anything to her; she has simply grown tired of their personalities, their constant interference, and what she considers their foolish behavior.

If someone asks why she hates Sonic and his friends so much, Shadow may respond with a sarcastic comparison to hating the color blue before launching into an increasingly irritated rant about how Sonic and his team are "a colorful bunch of morons who cannot keep their mouths shut." Once she starts ranting about them, it can take an absurdly long time before she calms down.

Shadow's hatred of Sonic is especially strange because Sonic is one of the few people capable of matching her personality and abilities. Rather than respecting that similarity, Shadow often considers it another reason to dislike him. She views Sonic as loud, reckless, irritating, and far too confident. Sonic's tendency to joke around during serious situations is particularly aggravating to her, and attempts at "friendly competition" are usually met with immediate rejection. Her grudge against Team Sonic has therefore become almost habitual; simply hearing Sonic's name can be enough to sour her mood.

Outside of her grudges, Shadow has developed two interests that she takes almost comically seriously: White Monster energy drinks and gothic aesthetics.

Ever since arriving on Earth, Shadow has used White Monster as a way to calm herself and keep her nerves under control. What began as a coping habit gradually became an outright addiction. She drinks it frequently enough that going without it for too long leaves her restless, jumpy, and noticeably irritable. Shadow treats her supply of White Monster as something extremely important. If someone takes one of her drinks, insults the beverage, or deliberately keeps her from getting one, her normally controlled personality can disappear almost instantly. She may threaten them, relentlessly insult them, or become dangerously confrontational until her drink is returned.

Her obsession with White Monster is one of the few things capable of making Shadow look genuinely ridiculous. She can discuss world-ending threats with a straight face, only to become dramatically furious because someone touched the drink she had been saving. She will also defend its reputation with absurd confidence, insisting that anyone who dislikes it simply has terrible taste. Among her many habits, this is probably the one that her friends and fellow teammates find the most amusing.

Shadow is similarly obsessed with gothic fashion and aesthetics. She openly believes that gothic style reflects her personality perfectly and has embraced it far beyond simply wearing dark clothing. She enjoys gothic dresses, bows, lace, crosses, skull motifs, dark accessories, jewelry, glasses, stockings, and other decorations that fit the aesthetic. Her casual outfits are considerably more elaborate than her normal combat clothing, and she takes genuine enjoyment in choosing different gothic combinations.

Much like her White Monster addiction, Shadow can become irrationally defensive when someone insults her gothic interests. She considers the aesthetic one of her "amazing traits of humanity" and will happily spend an excessive amount of time explaining why someone else's opinion is wrong. Insulting her clothes can therefore produce nearly the same reaction as stealing her drink. The combination of her anger issues, pride, and obsessive interests gives her a surprisingly chaotic side beneath her normally serious personality.

This craziness does not mean Shadow is constantly unstable. Most of the time, she remains composed, intelligent, and difficult to read. However, when something she genuinely loves is threatened, she can become dramatically more irrational. White Monster, gothic fashion, and her personal grudges are among the fastest ways to bring this side of her personality out.

Shadow also has a softer side that occasionally appears when she is away from conflict. Despite her serious nature, she can participate in parties, competitions, celebrations, and other leisurely activities when she feels comfortable. She possesses a strong competitive spirit and can enjoy herself more than she would ever openly admit. She also has a willingness to appreciate the people she trusts, even if she rarely expresses that appreciation directly.

Her relationship with Silver is another example of Shadow's unusual way of caring. Because she believes Silver needs to become stronger and more capable of protecting his future, she treats him extremely harshly, constantly criticizing him and occasionally smacking him upside the head. Shadow refers to this as "mental conditioning," despite Silver understandably disagreeing with her methods.

Ultimately, Shadow is a contradiction. She is cold but compassionate, arrogant but insecure, protective but antisocial, intelligent but reckless, and disciplined until her anger gets the better of her. She wants to protect others while insisting that she does not care about them. She hates Sonic and Team Sonic with an almost ridiculous level of dedication, becomes irrationally passionate about White Monster and gothic aesthetics, and can go from an intimidating anti-hero to an absurdly angry goth enthusiast over the smallest insult. Beneath all of it, however, remains someone who is still trying to move beyond her past without forgetting the people and promises that shaped her.

Speaking Patterns/Habits:

Shadow speaks in a blunt, direct, and serious manner, rarely wasting words when a simple answer will do. She usually keeps her voice calm and controlled, even when discussing something dangerous, and tends to speak with an almost matter-of-fact confidence. She does not normally soften her opinions to spare someone's feelings, so her responses can come across as cold, dismissive, or unnecessarily harsh. If she does not like an idea, she will simply say so rather than pretending otherwise.

She frequently uses short, commanding statements, especially during missions or arguments. Phrases such as "Move.", "Stay out of this.", "Don't interfere.", or "I have this handled." are common when she wants someone to stop getting involved. She rarely asks for permission when she has already decided what she intends to do. When giving instructions, she expects people to understand them immediately and becomes irritated when they repeatedly question her.

Shadow is also sarcastic and dry, although her humor is usually subtle. Rather than making obvious jokes, she tends to respond to ridiculous situations with deadpan remarks or cutting observations. When someone boasts about themselves, she may respond with a short insult instead of arguing with them. Her sarcasm becomes especially noticeable around Sonic, whom she has very little patience for. Sonic's jokes, confidence, or attempts at friendly competition can earn an immediate, irritated response.

When discussing Sonic or Team Sonic, Shadow's normally controlled speaking style can deteriorate quickly. She may begin with a simple complaint before gradually turning it into a long, irritated rant. She frequently refers to Sonic and his friends as "idiots," "morons," or "fools," and complains about how loud, reckless, or annoying they are. If someone asks why she hates them so much, she may give an exaggeratedly long explanation despite claiming that she does not care about them. The longer she talks about Sonic, the more obvious it becomes that her grudge is much deeper than she wants to admit.

Shadow has a similar reaction when someone insults or interferes with her interests, particularly her gothic aesthetic. She normally speaks about her clothing and style with unusual confidence, casually explaining that gothic fashion suits her personality perfectly. However, if someone calls her outfit ugly, boring, or overly dramatic, her tone becomes immediately defensive. She may begin explaining exactly why the style is superior, pointing out individual pieces of her outfit and questioning the other person's taste. Her arguments can become surprisingly passionate for someone who normally acts indifferent toward other people's opinions.

Her reaction to White Monster is even more extreme. Shadow treats the beverage with an almost ridiculous level of importance and often speaks about it as though it were an essential part of her daily routine. She may casually ask whether anyone has seen her drink, remind people not to touch her supply, or become suspicious if she notices one is missing. If someone insults White Monster, she is likely to immediately defend it with complete seriousness. If someone steals one, her response can escalate from a calm warning to increasingly hostile threats and insults. She considers stealing her drink one of the fastest ways to lose whatever patience she had.

After going too long without a White Monster, Shadow's speech becomes noticeably less composed. She becomes restless, impatient, and increasingly irritable. Her normally measured responses become shorter and sharper, and she may start tapping her foot, pacing, muttering to herself, or repeatedly asking when she can get another drink. She becomes much easier to provoke and has less tolerance for jokes, interruptions, or unnecessary questions. Her sentences may become increasingly blunt, such as "Where is my drink?", "I need one.", or "Stop talking." The longer she goes without one, the more dramatic her mood becomes.

When she finally gets her drink after an extended period without one, Shadow tends to calm down almost immediately. She may become noticeably quieter, take a moment to enjoy it, and act as though her previous irritation never happened. If someone points out how dramatically her personality changed, she will usually deny that anything unusual occurred and insist that she was perfectly fine.

When Shadow is genuinely angry, her speech becomes colder rather than louder. She often stops joking completely and speaks in short, deliberate sentences. She may use someone's full name or stare silently at them before responding. Her threats are usually straightforward rather than theatrical because Shadow rarely threatens something she does not intend to do. If she is extremely angry, however, her usual restraint can disappear, causing her to swear more frequently and speak much more aggressively.

Shadow also has a habit of dismissively referring to people as "fools" or "idiots" when she considers their actions unnecessary or reckless. She especially dislikes people who refuse to listen to advice and then create problems for everyone else. Despite this, she occasionally uses surprisingly protective language toward people she genuinely cares about, though she usually disguises concern as criticism.

When embarrassed or caught showing affection, Shadow tends to immediately become defensive. She may deny that she cares, insist that she was only helping because it was necessary, or tell the other person not to misunderstand her actions. Genuine compliments are similarly difficult for her to accept. Rather than simply saying thank you, she may give a short "Hmph." or change the subject.

Overall, Shadow's speech reflects her personality: serious, blunt, sarcastic, stubborn, and usually controlled, with noticeable changes when her temper, grudges, gothic interests, or White Monster addiction are involved. Most of the time she sounds like someone who would rather be left alone, but the moment someone insults something she loves, or mentions Sonic, her carefully maintained composure can disappear surprisingly quickly.

Biography:

Fifty years ago, Shadow was created on the Space Colony ARK by Gerald Robotnik as part of Project Shadow. She was designed to be the Ultimate Life Form and grew up alongside Gerald's ailing grandson, Mario. The two became extremely close, with Mario becoming Shadow's most important friend. However, a G.U.N. operation on the ARK ended in tragedy. Mario was killed, Gerald was arrested and later executed, and Shadow was captured and placed into stasis on Prison Island.

Fifty years later, Gerald's other grandson, Dr. Eggman, released Shadow and asked her to help conquer the world. Shadow agreed, secretly planning to use Eggman's plans to get revenge for Mario's death. She helped gather the Chaos Emeralds and activate the ARK's Eclipse Cannon, intending to destroy Earth. Sonic and his friends eventually stopped the plan, but Gerald's backup plan activated, sending the ARK toward Earth.

A recording revealed that Gerald had altered Shadow's memories and planned the destruction of the planet. After Amy reminded Shadow of her promise to Mario, her true memories returned. Realizing Mario wanted humanity to live safely and happily, Shadow helped Sonic stop the ARK. After defeating the Biolizard, Earth was saved, but Shadow fell from space and was believed to have died.

Some time later, Rouge the Bat broke into one of Eggman's bases and discovered Shadow sealed inside a capsule alongside E-123 Omega. Shadow was awakened but had lost her memories. Wanting answers from Eggman, she joined Rouge and Omega, forming Team Dark.

During their adventures, Shadow encountered Sonic again and discovered numerous android copies of herself. This caused her to question whether she was an android as well. Rouge eventually discovered hundreds of Shadow Androids in Eggman's vault, but Omega pointed out that they must have been copied from an original. Shadow then decided to search for her own purpose rather than allowing her past to define her. She also encountered Emerl, another creation connected to Gerald's research.

Without her memories or a clear purpose, Shadow became distant from humanity and Earth. Her search for meaning was interrupted when the Black Arms invaded the planet. Their leader, Black Doom, approached Shadow and ordered her to collect the Chaos Emeralds. Shadow did not trust him, but believed Black Doom might know the truth about her origins.

During her journey, she slowly remembered her promise to Mario and discovered that Gerald had used Black Doom's DNA when creating her. Rather than being created to serve the Black Arms, Shadow had been intended to become the hero who would ultimately defeat them. She used the Chaos Emeralds to defeat Black Doom and stop the invasion, finally deciding to leave her past behind.

Shadow later worked with Rouge under orders from the government to retrieve the Scepter of Darkness from Dr. Eggman. During their confrontation, the relic was broken, releasing Mephiles the Dark. Mephiles copied Shadow's shadow and sent Shadow and Rouge 200 years into the future. There, Shadow witnessed a ruined Earth and saw a future version of herself imprisoned by humanity. Mephiles attempted to convince her that humanity had betrayed her, but Shadow rejected his offer of revenge and returned to the present.

Shadow attempted to seal Mephiles again, but he had already become too powerful. After reuniting with Iblis, Mephiles became Solaris, a being capable of destroying time itself. Shadow joined Sonic and Silver in using the Chaos Emeralds to enter their super forms and defeat Solaris. Afterward, Solaris was erased from existence, although Shadow lost her memories of the entire incident. She later joined Sonic, Silver, and even Dr. Eggman on several occasions to stop Eggman Nega's plans.

Years later, Shadow began experiencing painful visions connected to her past. Believing the Black Arms had returned, she traveled to the ARK and discovered Black Doom waiting for her. Before the confrontation could fully unfold, the Time Eater pulled Shadow into White Space. There, Black Doom tormented her while Shadow gained new Doom Powers. She also encountered younger versions of Maria and Gerald, who encouraged her to stop running from her past.

With their support, Shadow accepted everything she had experienced and used her new powers to defeat Black Doom again. After saying goodbye to her family, she went on to help Sonic during the battle against the Time Eater.

At another point, Shadow invaded one of Eggman's bases and fought the mercenary group Jackal Squad and its leader, Infinite. Shadow defeated Infinite with ease, leaving him humiliated and full of self-hatred. After obtaining the Phantom Ruby, Infinite became one of Eggman's strongest agents and eventually gained enough power to defeat Shadow and conquer the world. He also created a Phantom Copy of Shadow to fight Sonic. Shadow eventually destroyed the copy and joined Sonic's resistance, helping lead the fight against Eggman's phantom army.

After Eggman's defeat, Shadow chose to spend more time living among humanity. She gradually became more comfortable with everyday civilization, although she remained distant, independent, and far from ordinary. Rather than being defined by her creation, her past, or the people who had once controlled her, Shadow began living according to her own choices.

Abilities:

Shadow was created as the Ultimate Life Form, giving her an extraordinary level of physical power, speed, durability, stamina, and intelligence. She is generally considered Sonic's equal and can fight some of the strongest beings in the world, including powerful machines, Black Doom, and even supernatural beings. Her strength allows her to lift and throw objects much larger than herself, while her durability lets her survive extreme impacts, gunfire, and atmospheric re-entry.

Shadow possesses "ultimate speed" and can keep up with Sonic. Her speed allows her to outrun bullets, run along walls and ceilings, make extremely sharp turns, and react within fractions of a second. Her Air Shoes further enhance this ability, allowing her to hover, accelerate beyond the sound barrier, and travel through the air at incredible speeds. She can also briefly reach light speed through certain techniques.

Shadow is an exceptional athlete with excellent balance, coordination, and reaction time. She can dodge attacks at high speed, perform complicated aerial movements, grind on rails, and quickly change direction without losing control.

Shadow possesses immense physical strength, allowing her to overpower powerful enemies and move objects many times her own size and weight. Her punches and kicks become especially dangerous when combined with her speed.

Shadow can withstand enormous amounts of physical punishment and recover from injuries relatively quickly. Her body is naturally resistant to many forms of damage, including bullets and extreme environmental conditions.

Due to her Ultimate Life Form physiology, Shadow does not naturally age and possesses an exceptionally long lifespan. She is extremely difficult to kill and can survive situations that would be fatal to ordinary beings.

Shadow is highly intelligent, with an estimated IQ of around 200. She can solve problems independently, analyze enemies during battle, operate advanced technology, and quickly adapt to unfamiliar situations.

Shadow was originally created partly as a potential cure for serious diseases. As a result, she possesses a strong natural resistance to illness. She can also survive exposure to certain biological threats for extended periods.

Because Shadow was created using Black Doom's DNA, she has a connection to the Black Arms hive mind. This allows her to sense their presence and gives her resistance to their nerve gas. Her Black Arms biology also suggests that she may be capable of transforming parts of her body into weapons.

Shadow possesses an exceptionally strong will. She can continue fighting through overwhelming situations and resist psychological manipulation. Her determination has even allowed her to overcome Black Doom's attempts to control her mind.

Shadow can draw power from nearby Chaos Emeralds and use them for a variety of techniques. She is especially skilled at manipulating Chaos Energy and is considered one of the best users of the Chaos Emeralds.

Shadow's signature Chaos technique allows her to manipulate space and time. Depending on the amount of energy available, she can teleport herself and others across enormous distances, slow or stop time, distort space, and move between different locations or dimensions. She can also use Chaos Control on a smaller scale during combat, such as teleporting behind enemies or slowing them down. She requires a Chaos Emerald to properly use this ability.

Shadow can create spears or bolts of Chaos Energy and launch them at enemies. Their power can vary, allowing them to either knock opponents back or temporarily paralyze them. A weaker form of Chaos Control, otherwise known as Chaos Snap, allows Shadow to teleport short distances almost instantly.

Shadow can release a massive burst of Chaos Energy around herself, creating a powerful explosion that can overwhelm everything within a considerable area. It is one of her strongest normal Chaos techniques.

Like Sonic, Shadow can curl into a spinning ball and launch herself at enemies. She can use variations such as the Spin Dash, Spin Jump, Homing Attack, Air Dash, Somersault, Dark Spin Dash, and Light Speed Attack.

Shadow is an extremely skilled fighter who combines her speed and strength with punches, kicks, chops, aerial attacks, and rapid combinations. She can also combine her fighting techniques with Chaos Control and the exhaust from her Air Shoes.

Shadow is an effective battle strategist who can make decisions within seconds. She studies her opponents, exploits weaknesses, and uses the surrounding environment to her advantage.

Shadow is highly skilled with vehicles, including race cars, Extreme Gears, motorcycles, gliders, hovercraft, and combat machines. She is also an excellent marksman and can effectively use firearms, cannons, lasers, lock-on weapons, and various melee weapons.

Shadow's specialized Air Shoes produce powerful streams of air that allow her to hover and move at extreme speeds. They can also produce bursts of heat for attacks, increase the power of her jumps, and keep her airborne temporarily.

Shadow wears four Limiter Rings, one on each wrist and ankle. These restrict the amount of power her body releases. Removing them allows Shadow to access far greater amounts of her natural strength and energy, although doing so causes her to become exhausted much faster.

When Shadow removes her Limiter Rings, she becomes vastly more powerful and releases tremendous amounts of energy. Her strength and speed increase dramatically, allowing her to overwhelm large numbers of powerful enemies simultaneously.

During the Time Eater incident, Shadow was temporarily given additional abilities derived from Black Arms DNA. The Doom Powers greatly increased her strength and granted her several new abilities. After obtaining all of them, Shadow became powerful enough to defeat Neo Devil Doom. She eventually lost these powers after Black Doom's defeat.

By using all seven Chaos Emeralds, Shadow can transform into Super Shadow. Her strength, speed, durability, and Chaos Powers increase dramatically, while she gains flight and near-invulnerability. She has since mastered this transformation, although it consumes a large amount of energy and cannot be maintained indefinitely.

When Shadow's mind is strongly focused on justice and heroic ideals, she can enter Hero Shadow. This state temporarily makes her extremely powerful and grants her the ability to perform a large-scale Chaos Control. However, the transformation only lasts for a short time.

When Shadow's mind is instead consumed by darker thoughts and destructive emotions, she can enter Dark Shadow. This form greatly enhances her power and allows her to unleash an extremely powerful Chaos Blast. Like Hero Shadow, Dark Shadow can only be maintained briefly.