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[[File:Sonic_071225b.jpg|thumb|Super Sonic, with the Chaos Emeralds surrounding him, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'']]
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A '''Chaos Emerald''' is a powerful gem found in the ''[[Wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' series. There are seven in all, along with the more powerful Master Emerald (which hasn't yet appeared in any ''Mario'' games), and comparable to the seven relics needed in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]. Once all are gathered, they turn [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] into [[Super Sonic]].
|image=[[File:M&SOWG Chaos Emeralds Decal.png|250px]]
|first_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic|Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Vol. 1]]'' (1991, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (Wii)]] ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic Superstars|Sonic Superstars]]'' (2023, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
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A '''Chaos Emerald''' is a powerful gem found in the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise that has made several appearances in crossovers with the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. The Chaos Emeralds hold large amounts of power that can be used in various ways, and allow characters like [[Sonic]] to transform into their [[sonicretro:super transformation|Super State]] when all seven are collected. In crossover appearances, Chaos Emeralds usually appear as items in [[Dream Event]]s in the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], as well as making smaller cameo appearances in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series.
==History==
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
[[File:M&SOG Chaos Emerald Icon.png|thumb]]
In the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', the Chaos Emerald appears in [[Dream Race (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Dream Race]] as an item that is most frequently obtained when the player is in fourth place. When used, the player becomes invincible and gains a speed boost, as well as stunning all of the other characters and causing them to lose speed. In the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], the Chaos Emerald appears in the [[Dream Basketball]] event, where it can be used to cause either the other characters' baskets to move faster or a [[Boo]] to block one of the baskets. In [[Dream Long Jump (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games)|Dream Long Jump]], the Chaos Emerald can be used to create a strong headwind that affects all of the players.


In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', the Chaos Emerald appears in the [[Dream Race]] of the game. It acts as a rare item that can help make a major comeback. When a player uses the Chaos Emerald, it halts every opposing player in their tracks, and stuns them for a few seconds, as well as give the user a speed boost. This allows the player to get ahead easier, but, the effects wear off very quickly, but the opponents still have to gain speed again. In the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] version, the Chaos Emerald appears in the [[Dream Basketball]] event, where it can be used to cause either the other characters' baskets to move faster or a [[Boo]] to block one of the baskets. In [[Dream Long Jump (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games)|Dream Long Jump]], the Chaos Emerald can be used to create a strong headwind that affects all of the players.
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
[[File:ChaosEmeraldM&SATOWG.png|thumb|200px|left|Chaos Emeralds in Dream Figure Skating]]
Chaos Emeralds appear again in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' in the Sonic World routine in [[Dream Figure Skating]]. Three are collected during the first segment, and the other four are collected during the second one. In the final segment, they are used by the characters to defeat [[Chaos|Perfect Chaos]].


In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], the Chaos Emerald appears during Sonic's [[Final Smash]], Super Sonic. Once the [[Smash Ball]] is broken open, the Chaos Emeralds instantly appear around Sonic, causing him to transform. Also in these games, the blue Chaos Emerald appears in one of Sonic's victory poses if he wins a match.
In the Nintendo DS [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], Chaos Emeralds appear as items in [[Ski Cross Racing]] and [[Extreme Snowboarding]], where they stun all of the characters in front of the opponents and remove their items, while in [[Rocket Ski Jumping]], using a Chaos Emerald causes all of the other characters to be struck with lightning, making them lose speed and altitude. In [[Fever Hockey]], the Chaos Emerald item causes tokens to appear on the rink that strike opponents with lightning and knock them down when collected, and in [[Ski Shooting]], using a Chaos Emerald stuns all of the opponents and prevents them being able to shoot for a short amount of time. Chaos Emeralds are also used in [[Ultimate Figure Skating]] to indicate areas on the rink during the routine where the player can perform spins and defeat enemies.


They appear once again in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' in the Dream Figure Skating event. The players collect them over the course of Green Hill and Death Egg, eventually using all seven to defeat a reawakened Perfect Chaos.
====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
[[File:M&S London 2012 Chaos Emerald Icon.png|thumb]]
Chaos Emeralds also appear as an item in London Party mode in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', where they can be collected from the [[? Balloon]]s that appear around [[London]]. When used, they stun the players' opponents for a few seconds.


Chaos Emeralds also appear as an item in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' Party Mode. In this game, they stun opponents for a few seconds.
====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
In the [[Wii U]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'', Chaos Emeralds appear as an item in [[Duel Rugby Sevens]], where they knock over opponents in a circular radius of the player when used and score them Duel Points. In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], Chaos Emeralds appear as an item in [[Boxing Plus]], where they will fill the character's Special Punch gauge faster for a short amount of time.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:Chaos Emeralds around Super Sonic Brawl.jpg|thumb|Super Sonic with the Chaos Emeralds surrounding him in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], the Chaos Emeralds appears during Sonic's [[Final Smash]], [[Sonic#Super Sonic|Super Sonic]]. Once the [[Smash Ball]] is broken open, the Chaos Emeralds instantly appear around Sonic, causing him to transform. The Chaos Emeralds also appear on the Trophies for the Final Smash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Also in these games, the blue Chaos Emerald appears in one of Sonic's victory poses if he wins a match. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', [[Shadow (character)|Shadow]] holds a green Chaos Emerald when he appears as an [[Assist Trophy]].
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==Gallery==
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SSBU Shadow.jpg|Shadow with a Chaos Emerald in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
M&SOWG Figure Skating Sonic World.png|Chaos Emeralds featured in the icon of [[Figure Skating (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Wii)|Sonic World Routine]] in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''
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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=カオスエメラルド
|JapR=Kaosu Emerarudo
|JapM=Chaos Emerald
|Fre=Chaos Emerald
|Ger=Chaos Emerald
|Ita=Smeraldo del Caos<br>Chaos Emerald
|ItaM=Chaos Emerald<br>-
|Spa=Chaos Emerald
}}


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*{{fandom|sonic|Chaos Emerald|Chaos Emerald at the Sonic Wiki Zone}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:06, January 12, 2024

Chaos Emerald
Chaos Emeralds Decal from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
First appearance Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Vol. 1 (1991, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance Sonic Superstars (2023, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Super Mario-related media)
Effect Stuns opponents

A Chaos Emerald is a powerful gem found in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise that has made several appearances in crossovers with the Super Mario franchise. The Chaos Emeralds hold large amounts of power that can be used in various ways, and allow characters like Sonic to transform into their Super State when all seven are collected. In crossover appearances, Chaos Emeralds usually appear as items in Dream Events in the Mario & Sonic series, as well as making smaller cameo appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series.

History[edit]

Mario & Sonic series[edit]

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games[edit]

Chaos Emeralds Icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, the Chaos Emerald appears in Dream Race as an item that is most frequently obtained when the player is in fourth place. When used, the player becomes invincible and gains a speed boost, as well as stunning all of the other characters and causing them to lose speed. In the Nintendo DS version, the Chaos Emerald appears in the Dream Basketball event, where it can be used to cause either the other characters' baskets to move faster or a Boo to block one of the baskets. In Dream Long Jump, the Chaos Emerald can be used to create a strong headwind that affects all of the players.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]

Chaos Emeralds in Dream Figure Skating

Chaos Emeralds appear again in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games in the Sonic World routine in Dream Figure Skating. Three are collected during the first segment, and the other four are collected during the second one. In the final segment, they are used by the characters to defeat Perfect Chaos.

In the Nintendo DS version, Chaos Emeralds appear as items in Ski Cross Racing and Extreme Snowboarding, where they stun all of the characters in front of the opponents and remove their items, while in Rocket Ski Jumping, using a Chaos Emerald causes all of the other characters to be struck with lightning, making them lose speed and altitude. In Fever Hockey, the Chaos Emerald item causes tokens to appear on the rink that strike opponents with lightning and knock them down when collected, and in Ski Shooting, using a Chaos Emerald stuns all of the opponents and prevents them being able to shoot for a short amount of time. Chaos Emeralds are also used in Ultimate Figure Skating to indicate areas on the rink during the routine where the player can perform spins and defeat enemies.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games[edit]

Chaos Emerald Icon from Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Chaos Emeralds also appear as an item in London Party mode in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where they can be collected from the ? Balloons that appear around London. When used, they stun the players' opponents for a few seconds.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games[edit]

In the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Chaos Emeralds appear as an item in Duel Rugby Sevens, where they knock over opponents in a circular radius of the player when used and score them Duel Points. In the Nintendo 3DS version, Chaos Emeralds appear as an item in Boxing Plus, where they will fill the character's Special Punch gauge faster for a short amount of time.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Chaos Emeralds surrounding Sonic the Hedgehog before he performs his Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Sonic with the Chaos Emeralds surrounding him in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Chaos Emeralds appears during Sonic's Final Smash, Super Sonic. Once the Smash Ball is broken open, the Chaos Emeralds instantly appear around Sonic, causing him to transform. The Chaos Emeralds also appear on the Trophies for the Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Also in these games, the blue Chaos Emerald appears in one of Sonic's victory poses if he wins a match. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Shadow holds a green Chaos Emerald when he appears as an Assist Trophy.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese カオスエメラルド
Kaosu Emerarudo
Chaos Emerald

French Chaos Emerald
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German Chaos Emerald
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Italian Smeraldo del Caos
Chaos Emerald
Chaos Emerald
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Spanish Chaos Emerald
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