Editing Blaze the Cat (section)

==Powers and abilities==
Being the guardian of the [[Sol Emerald]]s, Blaze is a force to be reckoned with. Both strong and powerful, she is able to go about without the need for her guards protecting her due to her sheer strength.<ref name="SonicXBlaze" /> She is arguably the strongest female character in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|series]], being the only female so far who has been able to tie with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] in battle,<ref name="BlazeVsSonic">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sonic (Sonic Rush)|Sonic]].</ref> and is as intense in battle as she is graceful.

Blaze's trademark power is her pyrokinetic ability to brandish,<ref name="SSBWUNA">Bandai Namco, Sora Ltd. (21 November 2014). ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Nintendo]]. Area/Level: Trophy Hoard. "'''"Blaze the Cat" trophy''': A princess charged with guarding the Sol Emeralds, Blaze comes from another dimension. She used to be a bit of a withdrawn loner— it wasn't until she met Sonic and co. that she really opened up. She can brandish fire at will, and she can use the Sol Emeralds to change into Burning Blaze."</ref> create,<ref name="BlazeVsSonic" /> and control<ref name="Rio" /> the elemental force of fire with her body<ref name="Sonic2006 Web" /> at will<ref name="SSBWUPAL">Bandai Namco, Sora Ltd. (28 November 2014). ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Nintendo]]. Area/Level: Trophy Hoard. "'''"Blaze the Cat" trophy''': A princess from another dimension charged with guarding the Sol Emeralds. She used to be a bit of a withdrawn loner, and it wasn't until she met Sonic and Co. that she really opened up. She can wield the power of fire at will, and can even transform into Burning Blaze by using all seven of the Sol Emeralds."</ref> in any way she pleases. This ability is so deeply rooted in her that even her soul is alit with flames.<ref name="Sonic06Flames">[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (24 November 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Ending sequence ([[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] Episode). "'''Blaze''': Don't worry. My soul is already alit with flames. I will be accepted."</ref> Though Blaze initially had trouble controlling her flames,<ref name="SG Guide" /> she has since become very adept at using them, turning them into an incredible force.<ref name="SonicXBlaze" /> Notably, she is able to handle them delicately enough to create small embers in the palm of her hand or defrost frozen creatures without harming them.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (14 September 2007). ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Blizzard Peaks]]. Cutscene: Legendary Ancient Ruins.</ref> Her power over fire is so advanced that she is even completely invulnerable to certain kinds of fire<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (14 September 2007). ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sky Babylon]].</ref> and can manipulate foreign flames at will too.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (4 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Blaze: Piercing the Flames]].</ref>

[[File:BlazePyrokinesis.png|thumb|right|225px|Blaze enveloping herself in flames to increase her kicking power, from ''[[Sonic Rush]]''.]]
With her pyrokinesis, Blaze can conjure up flames for various offensive effects, the most basic maneuvers of which involve turning herself into a tornado of fire by spinning around. Notably, she can [[Axel Jump|cloak herself in flames]] with a midair twirl for strikes, trigger [[Burst Dash|high-speed]] [[Spinning Claw|twirls]] empowered by flames in order to form fiery tornadoes around her that destroy anything they collide with, envelop herself in flames to become an explosive meteor with enough impact power to create a crater in bedrock,<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (14 September 2007). ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Blizzard Peaks]]. Cutscene: Reunion.</ref><ref name="SonicVsBlaze">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Blaze (Sonic Rush)|Blaze]].</ref> or increase the power behind her strikes to such levels that she can send the [[Egg Mobile]] and its passenger flying into the horizon with a single, fire-charged kick.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Egg Libra]] (Blaze).</ref> She can even create pressurized blasts of fire and have them burst out of the ground from afar.<ref name="SonicVsBlaze" /> Purely offense usages aside, Blaze can also use her pyrokinesis to [[Jump Step|propel herself forward]] or [[Axel Tornado|upward]] with short bursts of fire or obtain [[Burst Hover|limited flight]] by creating propulsive flames underneath her feet to slow her descent. However, [[Fire Boost|her signature move]] with her flames<ref name="Scholastic">{{Cite book |author=[[Devra Newberger Speregen]] |title=[[Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide]] |publisher=[[Scholastic]] |date=2016 |pages=38–39 |isbn=978-1338033243 }}</ref> lets her turn herself into a burning projectile that not only enhances her running speed but also lets her plow through opponents while running. Also, because Blaze's soul is alight with flame, she can serve as a vessel for [[Iblis]], who would otherwise reject anyone not a member of the royal family of [[Soleanna]], although his power would still leak out of her body.<ref name="Sonic06Flames" />

[[File:Fireboost.png|left|thumb|197x197px|Blaze performing a [[Fire Boost|fire boost]], engulfing herself in flames and speeding forward, from ''[[Sonic Rush]]''.]]
Like many others, Blaze possesses no small amount of speed,<ref>"Blaze the Cat, another one of Sonic's friends, is an All-Around competitor. As her name indicates, she also possesses no small amount of speed and will be a formidable contender in events like the vault." - ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' website</ref> allowing her to run at super speeds almost reaching those of Sonic's. In line with her graceful nature, Blaze is as well incredibly athletic considering her impressive dexterity and nimbleness when executing her various ballerina-like moves. Notably, she has enough skills in the area of athletics, reflexes, and agility to let her execute unique [[Trick Action|tricks]] and movements at high speed while in mid-air, pull off various [[Axel Jump]] maneuvers at immense speed, and [[Grinding|grind]] on [[Grind Rail]]s with ease. On the ground she is also able to perform [[Burst Dash|top spins]] and [[Axel Jump|axel jumps]]. In addition, she has amazing jumping skills, enough to jump very long distances from rooftop to rooftop on top of tall towers with ease while landing safely.<ref name="Sonic06Intro">[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (24 November 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Opening sequence ([[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] Episode).</ref>

As the guardian of the Sol Emeralds, Blaze has a deep connection to them. Before she understood the meaning of friendship though, Blaze was unable to harness the Sol Emeralds' power.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Opening sequence (Extra). "'''[[Eggman Nega]]''': Hmph! Once we're at optimal strength, it'll be easy to get the Sol Emeralds back. A pity that Blaze has no idea how to use the emeralds."</ref>  After embracing the friendships she had forged, however, she gained the ability to tap into the Sol Emeralds' energies and use them to empower herself.<ref name="Energize">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Opening sequence (Extra). "'''[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]''': As long as you have the power of friendship, the Sol Emeralds... will never lose their glow! / '''Blaze''': ! The Sol Emeralds...! / '''[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]''': Ready to do this together? Blaze should be able to use the Sol Emeralds now. / '''Blaze''': It's so warm! I can feel the power energizing me!"</ref>

[[File:Spinningburstdash.png|thumb|225px|left|Blaze performing the [[Burst Dash]], from ''[[Sonic Rush]]''.]]
In combat, Blaze makes use of her own type of hand-to-hand combat skills. In fact, many of Blaze's moves focus on graceful and delicate movements similar to ballerina moves to strike precise and hard blows. When attacking, she tends to use her feet when launching physical blows. Also, most of her fighting moves rely heavily on her pyrokinesis. By using her pyrokinesis in conjunction with her attacks, Blaze can create unique and dynamic moves that deal destructive damage to her targets. She can likewise perform an attack similar to the [[Homing Attack]], where she [[Fire Claw|quickly launches herself at an enemy and attacks them]].

In some instances, Blaze is shown being able to levitate in midair.<ref name="SonicVsBlaze" /><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (4 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Chase After Blaze]].</ref> Being royalty, Blaze also has much knowledge about the various aspects of [[Earth (Sol Dimension)|her planet]], such as its history, ancient languages, and legends; and knows much about the various powers of the [[Jeweled Scepter]]. Additionally, she has excellent skills when it comes to driving vehicles like the [[Royal Chariot]].<ref>[[Sumo Digital]] (21 May 2019). ''[[Team Sonic Racing]]''. [[PlayStation 4]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: Stage 2-3. "'''[[Amy Rose|Amy]]''': You do much driving, Princess, or do you have a chauffeur? / '''Blaze''': Are you mocking me, Amy? I will have you know driving is one of my many skills."</ref>

In the IDW Comics, Blaze has the power of pyrokinesis. This allows her to control fire in different shapes and forms. She can extinguish flames as well as create them from her own body, allowing her to create tornadoes and beams of fire that vary in size. She can as well envelope herself in fire to perform moves like the [[Fire Boost]], in which she charges herself as a burning projectile at her opponents with increased speed provided by the propulsion. She can also use the [[Axel Jump]], in which she jumps as a miniature tornado of fire that damages her foes upon impact. Offense aside, Blaze can perform the [[Burst Hover]], which lets her create and wield fire at her palms and feet to maneuver through the air. She can even amplify the attacks of her allies, such as Sonic, by enveloping them in flames that do not burn them and then throwing them at her opponent.<ref name="StH4">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 4|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #4]], "Fallout, Part 4"</ref>

===Transformations===
====Burning Blaze====
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[[File:Bblazeadventure.png|thumb|225px|Burning Blaze, from ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''.]]
After realizing the importance of friendship and allowing herself to open up to people, Blaze learned how to harness the power of the seven [[Sol Emerald]]s to transform into '''Burning Blaze'''. In this state, all of Blaze's abilities far surpass her normal ones, including her pyrokinesis, which allows her to fire and charge up destructive fireballs in this state. She is also able to fly and is nearly invulnerable. However, this transformation consumes a lot of energy, meaning it cannot be maintained for long.

====Color Powers====
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By harnessing different variants of [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s, Blaze can use specific '''Color Powers''' to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser, or even a planet, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Blaze has been able to transform into the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]], and [[Indigo Asteroid]]. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.