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The Flasher (フラッシャー Furasshā?) is an enemy that appears in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. It is a firefly-type Badnik model created by Dr. Eggman.

Appearance

Flashers are rather small Badniks comparing to other models. Based off of fireflies, they have a small red head with two grey antennae and two eyes with black dots for pupils. The upper part of their body is black, while their underside is flat with an electric bulb covering it.

Powers and abilities

The Flashers are capable of flight, allowing them to move through mid-air. They also possess the ability to generate a completely impenetrable electrical force-field around themselves that can both any attack and as well electrocute those that make contact with it.

Overview

Flasher sprite

Flashers appear exclusively in the Mystic Cave Zone where they float around. Most of the time they are found in corners, narrow routes and can even fly through walls. Unlike enemies like Whisps, they do not usually move around in groups. Their flying pattern is also rather erratic.

When Flasher stops in one place after floating for three seconds, it creates a flashing barrier from its bulb that makes it impossible to hit it and cause damage to the player. Even when the player has obtained Invincibility or has gained invulnerability from taking damage, the Flasher stays invulnerable until it lowers its shield, upon where it can be taken out with a Spin Jump. With this ability, Flasher can block narrow routes.

In other media

Sonic the Comic

Flashers the Comic

Sonic and Tails facing a Flasher swarm in Sonic the Comic 23. Art by Richard Elson.

In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, Flashers appear as part of Robotnik's badnik army. Usually flying on swarms, Flashers were first seen attacking Sonic and Tails at Mystic Cave Zone, who came to rescue Amy Rose from Captain Plunder.

Trivia

  • In Sonic the Hedgehog CD, an enemy named Hotaru is similar to Flasher, as both being firefly-type Badniks and able to electrocute target with its weaponry.
  • In its artwork as shown in Sonic Jam, Flasher's name is misspelled as "Frasher".

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Main article (Knuckles in Sonic 2) · Staff · Manuals · Glitches · Beta elements · Gallery · Pre-releases (Nick Arcade, Simon Wai) · Re-releases (2006, Dash!, Crash!, 2013, 3D, Sega Ages)
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