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*His full name, "Miles Prower", is a pun on "miles per hour".
*His full name, "Miles Prower", is a pun on "miles per hour".
*Tails was thought to be an unlockable character, along with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', but this turned out to be an infamous 2002 April Fool's prank set up by ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''.
*Tails was thought to be an unlockable character, along with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', but this turned out to be an infamous 2002 April Fool's prank set up by ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''.
* It was one planed that Tails would be a tanooki during Sonic 2's development. This was later changed, however, due to the similarity to Mario's raccoon and tanooki abilities.
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Template:Character-infobox Miles Prower, who is better known by the nickname of Tails, is a flying, two-tailed yellow fox from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is sidekick to Sonic similar to how Luigi is a sidekick to Mario. In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, he is voiced by Amy Palant.

History

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Tails participates in Olympic events in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. He is a Skill type player.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Again, Tails participates in the Olympic events, this time in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, the sequel. Tails is a skill type player again. His stats are given on the official site as well.

Tails made an appearance in the adventure mode of the game for the Nintendo DS. In the game, he decides to help Sonic and Mario on their quest. Tails even makes remarks about Mario when he and Sonic first meets the fox, thus showing that Tails respects Mario due to his heroism (similar to Sonic).

Official Profiles and Statistics

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Profile

Sonic's buddy Tails the fox can fly thanks to his bushy tails, and he possesses a wide range of Skill-based abilities that will make him formidable in a wide range of events. He can jump and accelerate well, so he will be tough to beat in many races.Tails is an eight-year old fox boy and has a very high IQ. His mechanical ability is equal to that of Dr. Eggman. Although Tails' ability to build machines is invaluable to Sonic.

Stats

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Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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Tails on the Green Hill Zone stage in Brawl.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Tails appears in the background of the Green Hill Zone stage, as a cameo. He can occasionally be seen running through the loop in the background, alongside fellow Sonic characters, Knuckles the Echidna and Silver the Hedgehog. Tails also appears in the form of a collectible Trophy, but doesn't appear anywhere else in the game.

Trophy Description
Name Image Game Description
Tails File:TrTails.jpg SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one up on Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices.
GCN SONIC HEROES
Sticker Description
Image Game Effect
File:Tails Sticker.jpg Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Flinch Resistance +140

Crossover Game Appearances

Title Description Release Date System/Format
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Playable Character 2007 Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Playable Character 2008 Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Cameo as Sticker and Trophy 2008 Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Playable Character 2009 Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Playable Character 2009 Nintendo DS

Gallery

Artwork

Trivia

Electronic Gaming Monthly's Fake Image for Melee.
  • His full name, "Miles Prower", is a pun on "miles per hour".
  • Tails was thought to be an unlockable character, along with Sonic, in Super Smash Bros. Melee, but this turned out to be an infamous 2002 April Fool's prank set up by Electronic Gaming Monthly.
  • It was one planed that Tails would be a tanooki during Sonic 2's development. This was later changed, however, due to the similarity to Mario's raccoon and tanooki abilities.


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