Tails

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Tails
Artwork of Tails from Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Miles "Tails" Prower as he appears in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Species Fox
First appearance Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Master System) (1992, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007, Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Sonic Origins (2022, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019, Mario-related media)
Latest portrayal Colleen O'Shaughnessey (2014-present)
Ryō Hirohashi (Japanese; 2003-present)

Miles Prower, better known by his nickname "Tails", is an eight-year-old, two-tailed yellow fox from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and the sidekick and best friend of Sonic. He is a mechanical genius who has the ability to spin his tails like a propeller, and thus fly. In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, he is voiced by Amy Palant, but in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games until 2014, he has been voiced by Kate Higgins. He is now voiced by Colleen Villard. "Miles Prower" is a pun on "miles per hour".

History

Mario & Sonic 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, with skill and stamina being his best stats. Ironically, he is quite slow in this game, while he is quite speedy in the Sonic games.

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 meet the fox, showing that Tails respects Mario due to his heroism (similar to how he respects Sonic).

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Tails returns as a playable Skill type character in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and appears in the opening with all of the other athletes, as well as competing in Uneven Bars and Dream Hurdles. Tails appears as one of the characters that can be spoken to in order to play a minigame and earn stickers in London Party mode, and a Mii outfit based on Tails an be unlocked.

In the Nintendo 3DS version, Tails is included in the Heroes group, meaning that he is only playable in certain Events. In the Story Mode, Tails first appears alongside Sonic when they arrive at the Tower of London and find red Phantasmal Fog, which they clear up and conclude that Bowser is involved with it. The next day, the pair head to Tower Bridge, where they find more Phantasmal Fog and clear it up with the help of Yoshi, Shadow, Silver and Jet, allowing the bridge to be lowered. They also learn from Bowser Jr. that Dr. Eggman is also partly responsible for the fog, so Tails and Sonic head to the British Museum to continue investigating. At the museum, Tails and Sonic find and team up with Mario, Luigi and Toad, and the group clear the fog from the area and head into the museum to find some more information about the Phantasmal Fog, which Tails manages to do. The group then splits up, with Tails following Espio to ExCeL London where they find that Omega has had a chip installed by Dr. Eggman, and remove it with Donkey Kong's help. Tails, Espio and Omega then head back to the Main Stadium, and Tails helps rescue Cream from some Fog Imposters when the fog returns. Tails then heads to Stonehenge with Mario, Luigi, Toad, Sonic and Omega, where they find the lid for the Fog urn and learn from Omega that Bowser and Dr. Eggman are hiding inside Big Ben. The group head there, and Toad passes the walkie-talkie onto Tails before he and Omega leave the group. The Heroes head into Big Ben to confront Bowser and Dr. Eggman, and after they have been defeated, Tails goes with them to the Main Stadium so that they can register for the Olympic Games, later appearing at the opening ceremony. A badge of Tails can also be obtained from the badge machine.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

Tails appears in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Like previous games in the series, Tails is a playable Skill type character.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Tails returns in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as a Skill type character once again. In the Nintendo 3DS version he's exclusive to 100m Freestyle and Beach Volleyball.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Tails about to fight a horde of Shy Guys
A swarm of Shy Guys in Tokyo face off Tails

Tails reappears in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as a playable character. Like many other characters in the game, Tails wears outifts that are event-appropriate. He is also one of the eight characters playable in 2D events. He plays a role as a major playable character in the Tokyo 2020 parts of the Story Mode.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Screenshot of Tails, Silver, and Knuckles in the Green Hill Zone of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Tails' appearance in the background of Green Hill Zone.

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 and Sticker.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Tails Mii outfit from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
The Tails outfit as seen in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Tails reprises his role from Super Smash Bros. Brawl in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, running in the background of Green Hill Zone, along with Knuckles the Echidna and Silver the Hedgehog. Tails makes an appearance as a Trophy in both versions of the game. An outfit based off of Tails appears as a DLC outfit for Mii Gunners in both versions. It was released in February 2016, alongside a Knuckles outfit.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Tails once again appears in the background of Green Hill Zone alongside Knuckles and Silver. He also appears as a Spirit.

Official profiles and statistics

Mario & Sonic series

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.

Stats
Speed
 
Power
 
Skill
 
Stamina
 

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Profile

Miles "Tails" Prower is Sonic's best friend and always at his side. An ace pilot and mechanic, Tails returns to the Olympic Games with the Tailspin ability on the Wii and DS to spin his tails like a helicopter and propel himself in the air, as well as the Propeller Dash ability on the DS.

Wii stats
Speed
 
Acceleration
 
Power
 
Skill
 
DS stats
Speed
 
Jumping
 
Power
 
Technique
 
Stamina
 

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Profile

Sonic's best friend and buddy Miles Tails Prower is a fox that 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.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Trophy
Name Image Appears In Description
Tails BrawlTrophy471.png 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
Image Game Effect
Tails Sticker.png Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Flinch Resistance +140

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U trophy

Name 3DS Image Wii U Image Appears in Description
Tails MilesTailsProwerTrophy3DS.png MilesTailsProwerTrophyWiiU.png Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (11/1992)
GCN Sonic Heroes (01/2004)
This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on—he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings!

Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit

Name Image Game Type Class Effect How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponents Battle conditions Stage Song
Tails Tails's spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sonic the Hedgehog Series Support (1) Ace Up Special ↑ World of Light (Final Battle); Summoned with an Andy, Vulpix, and support core Fox Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Knuckles)
Hazard: Low Gravity
  • Gravity is reduced
  • Hostile assist trophies will appear
  • The enemy starts the battle with an enhanced Ray Gun
Windy Hill Zone Emerald Hill Zone

Crossover 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 a trophy, a sticker, and in the Green Hill Zone stage 2008 Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Playable character 2009 Wii, Nintendo DS
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Playable character 2011 Wii
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Playable character 2012 Nintendo 3DS
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Playable character 2013 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Cameo as a trophy, Mii Costume, and in the Green Hill Zone stage 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Cameo as a trophy and Mii Costume 2014 Wii U
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Playable character 2016 Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Arcade
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cameo as a spirit, Mii Costume, and in the Green Hill Zone stage 2018 Nintendo Switch
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Playable character 2019 Nintendo Switch

Portrayals

  • Amy Palant (2003-2010)
  • Kate Higgins (2010-2013, 2021)
  • Colleen O'Shaughnessey (2014-present)
  • Ryō Hirohashi (Japanese; 2003-present)
  • Marie-Eugénie Maréchal (French; 2011-present)
  • Benedetta Ponticelli (Italian; 2011-present)
  • Anke Kortemeier (German; 2011-2017)
  • Paulina Weiner (German; 2019-present)
  • Graciela Molina (Spanish; 2011-present)

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Tails.

Name in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese テイルス
Teirusu
マイルス・パウアー
Mairusu Pauā
[?]
Tails

Miles Prower
Chinese 塔尔斯 (Simplified)
塔爾斯 (Traditional)
[?]

Tǎ ěr sī
Tails
French Miles «Tails» Prower[?] -
German Miles „Tails“ Prower[?] -
Italian Miles "Tails" Prower[?] -
Korean 테일즈
Teilzeu
마일즈 테일즈 프로워
Mailzeu Teilzeu Peuroweo
[?]
Tails

Miles Tails Prower
Russian Тейлз
Teylz
Майлз Прауэр
Maylz Prauer
Майрусу Пауа
Mayrusu Paua
[?]
Tails

Miles Prower

"Miles Prower" Cyrillization of Japanese name.
Spanish Miles "Tails" Prower[?] -

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