This is demonstrated by his instances of post-traumatic flashbacks to Maria's face prior to and during the events of Shadow the Hedgehog, though it could be argued that they were simply an effect of his amnesia. On occasion, Shadow appears to have some degree of mental instability. However, he's rarely if ever concerned about what anyone else's opinions are on him. He usually acts rather cynical and sarcastic and appears to have a very low opinion on other people which he voices bluntly, regardless if anyone likes it or not. Shadow's enemies never treat him lightly he is one of the very few people Sonic takes seriously and acts hostile towards.Īlongside his dark and violent demeanor, Shadow can be smug and stubborn. Numerous characters from the Sonic series have shown absolute dread from encountering Shadow. Shadow's infamous ruthlessness and aggression leads to fear and a nervousness that inhibits characters from his unshakable intent or sheer power in combat. Shadow also has a ruthless and merciless edge in combat that all other characters in the series lack, and displays a natural 'killer instinct'. He believes no one can beat him, and tends to see anyone as a fool for challenging him. Shadow constantly refers to himself as the Ultimate Lifeform and like Sonic can be extremely arrogant, often belittling his opponents and insulting their lack of strength. If he makes a threat, he has every intention of carrying it out. He is usually soft-spoken, silent and doesn't speak much, but he always knows exactly what to say in combat.

He is rarely seen with others for an extended period of time and usually distances himself from essentially everyone. He usually acts with a cool and businesslike indifference, only occasionally showing his vulnerable side. Shadow is a brooding loner, to put it bluntly. On each of his wrists and ankles he wears a single gold ring.įollowing Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), Shadow's Air Shoes's red paint is scratched off on the front, and his eyes have become more red-orange in color. For attire, Shadow wears white gloves with black cuffs and red tongues, and Air Shoes which, like his gloves, have black cuffs and red tongues. He has six quills on his head, four of which curve upwards, and two that curve downwards, has two spines on his back and a small tail. He has red eyes, a patch of white fur on his chest, and his muzzle is tan. Shadow is a black hedgehog with red stripes on his quills, around the edges of his eyes and on his arms and legs.

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