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Forums: Index > Questions > Sonic vs Rainbow Dash


Some of you, whenever bronies or Sonic fans, perhaps have been expecting such a question to be asked for awhile and it's perhaps one of those "Superman verses Goku" questions where it be one of lifes great mysteries. So I decided to lie it on the table right now.

The poll's really for general oppinions, When I ask "Who would win in a race", I don't want it to be a flamewar of the fanboys, Im asking from what we as Sonic fans know about Sonic's capabilities as well as what the bronies here know of Rainbow Dash's capabilities. What I am asking for is for the facts on who would win.

Sonic is named after the speed of sound which is 768 mph. Sonic's counted speed is as fast as 2,500 mph (Sonic Generations) which is just over three times as fast as the speed of sound (2,304).

Additionally "Modern Sonic" has an ability than Classic Sonic does not have and that is his ability to perform an instantinious Sonic boom which we know as the Sonic Boost ability.

Rainbow Dash has the ability to achieve her own variant of Sonic boom based ability known as the Sonic Rainboom, which pressuming light is involved since rainbows are a spectrum of light means that Rainbow Dahs will need to travel at speeds between 768-671 million mph, but since Rainbow Dash is shown putting pressure onto the air at great speeds forcing her into a stremline shape to pierce the sound barrier, we can pressume that perhaps the Sonic Rainboom is a regular Sonic Boom with a magicla light show (until further MLP:FiM canon facts are brought up).

Eitherway I believe that while Rainbow Dahs is perhaps faster than Sonic, if she is able to move at lightspeed, her drawback would be she would require to build up enough ammount of speed to reach the sound barrier. when she begins to run she can "dash" but since she cannot exactly boost like Sonic can, I believe that Sonic would win a race against Rainbow Dahs, but RD would be able to catch to the race given the time and momentum to build up her speed.

At least thats my theories on the matter.--Mystic Monkey SNN Administrator in active since 2009. 💬 📚 📝 20:10, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

Somehow, I feel as though a flamewar is already brewing. Serious Sam Minigun icon Heavy 20:14, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

Im not asking or trying to brew up trouble. I myself am a brony and hope both Sonic fans and bronies to get along like civilized fans and wikians for this discussion. After all there are many heroes much faster than Sonic such as the Flash who indeed is much faster than Sonic. I don't want any flamewars at all. If we at least argue or debate I hope that facts and logical conclusions would be used than hollow oppinions and insults.--Mystic Monkey SNN Administrator in active since 2009. 💬 📚 📝 20:24, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

If you don't mind me saying, I'm pretty sure some of the "bronier" bronies have reported to me that Rainbow Dash is virtually faster than Sonic. I'm expecting Bullet will shortly confirm this at any moment now. Serious Sam Minigun icon Heavy 20:26, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

"Bronier" bronies? Just 'cus I can't make sweet animations or music Im not less a brony.--Mystic Monkey SNN Administrator in active since 2009. 💬 📚 📝 20:46, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
You misinterpreted my statement. When I say "Bronier bronies", I meant "more extreme fans", but I apologize if I offended you in any way! XD Serious Sam Minigun icon Heavy 20:50, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
Well Im not trying to bring out the bad side of both fandoms. And while I put my head on the line in Ponychan discussions before, I have openly stated and support that the Sonic fandom and bronies community have a lot in common even if both sides disagree or do not wish to accept this. I myself wish Bronies and Sonic fans to get along more and that when it comes to this discussion, I'd like the debate to be with facts and logic into conclusion and that whenever as individuals we accept facts or not we all be good sports about it.--Mystic Monkey SNN Administrator in active since 2009. 💬 📚 📝 20:53, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
OK, it's my fault for not making myself clear. I know the general definition of "extremists" could mean something that shouldn't be discussed, but I meant "big fans who know a lot about the show and characters". That's what I was trying to say. I should note that on your statement that not just the Sonic fan community needs to get along with the horde, but most generally all communities. Serious Sam Minigun icon Heavy 20:56, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
Yeah. Almost hada head bitten off from pointing out comparisons between fandoms and hope both sides get along than just repulse each other. Sonic's all about heroics and MLP:FiM is all about friendship, eitherway it's moralities is about helping and getting along with others. If we have any Rainbow Dash bronies who know well of her abilities, I'd incourage them to take part in the discussion so that we can have more insight which can go towards the conclusion.--Mystic Monkey SNN Administrator in active since 2009. 💬 📚 📝 21:07, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

From what I've seen, RD's speed largly comes from that "Sonic Rainboom", which takes time to use, whilst Sonic Boost take no time to charge. Depending on the distance, Sonic would win. Myself 123 21:05, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

I also considered this and reason why I believe she would win. Though also believe that depending on the length of the race, RD may have the oppotunity to catch up and if it's an obstical course like a regular stage in a Sonic game then RD would have the advantage of flight.--Mystic Monkey SNN Administrator in active since 2009. 💬 📚 📝 21:07, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
No. She hardly performs the Sonic Rainboom and is hardly dependent on it. --Bullet Francisco (talk) Contributions Editcount 21:08, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
Yay flame wars...anyways, i'd like to put an end to the fight(on the wiki at least). Sonic's top speed is breaking the sound barrier(Mach 5), but with Super Sonic, it would be around 7. On the Rainbow Dash side, she is the fastest thing is Equestria, and by breaking the sound barrier(Sonic Rainboom), which is again, Mach 5, her speed doubles into Mach 10 which is Hyper Sonic Speed(No power ups noob). So, yeah, I put my money on RD.Final side note: Please don't flame war. :InsertBadPokerFaceHere:---~Flare | Talk Page
What is RD's top speed without the Sonic Rainboom?  Journalistic  21:20, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
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Just gonna leave this here. Serious Sam Minigun icon Heavy 21:14, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

@Fly: Sonic has shown to be faster than the speed of sound, if not, he wouldn't be able to perform a Sonic Boom, which he does everytime he boosts. As for Super Sonic, it's hard to say what his top speed is, but Burning Blaze can out maneuver what appears to be a black hole, and light isn't fast enough to escape those. Myself 123 21:20, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

So now the question is, Who's faster: Blaze or Rainbow Dash? XD Serious Sam Minigun icon Heavy 21:22, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
Let's not forget standard speed of Sonic and RD, such as the fact Dash needs to build up momentum and push to be able to break the sound barrier, a feat easy for Sonic who can do it in a boost.--Mystic Monkey SNN Administrator in active since 2009. 💬 📚 📝 21:28, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

In my opinion, they are equals, as they have both been stated to reach hyper sonic speed, which is their highest known top speed.Ultrasonic9000 (talk) 21:47, May 18, 2013 (UTC)

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