The rivalry between "White Sonic" (referring to ) and Knuckles the Echidna (specifically Hyper Knuckles ) represents the absolute pinnacle of power in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, stemming from the iconic 1994 title Sonic & Knuckles . The Core Conflict: Speed vs. Strength
: Achieving this form requires all seven Super Emeralds —enhanced versions of the Chaos Emeralds. In this state, Sonic turns a flashing white/multicolor, gains a "double jump" dash that clears the screen of enemies, and is effectively invulnerable. White Sonic v Sonic Knuckles
Knuckles knows every corner of his island and every secret it holds...or so he thought. Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence is here! The rivalry between "White Sonic" (referring to )