For the Badnik in Sonic 4, see Sandworm (Sonic 4)

Sandworm
Sandworm concept art from Sonic Generations
Appearances
First appearance	Sonic & Knuckles
Game appearances	Sonic & Knuckles Sonic Colors Sonic Generations
Appearances in other media	Sonic the Comic
Biographical overview
Creator	Doctor Eggman
Physical description
Species	Badnik
Color scheme	Blue, yellow, orange, gray
Eyes	White eyes with black pupils Cyan eyes with black pupils
Alignment and character traits
Alignment	Evil
Skills, abilities and powers
Skills	Sneaking in the quicksand and jumping out at its victims Shooting energy projectiles

Sandworm (ナール, Nal in Japan) is a caterpillar-type badnik created by Doctor Robotnik. It first appears sneaking in the quicksand pools of Sandopolis Zone in Sonic & Knuckles.

Contents 1 Description 1.1 Physical Appearance 1.2 Abilities 2 Game Appearances 2.1 Sonic & Knuckles 2.2 Sonic Colors 2.3 Sonic Generations 3 Appearances in Other Media 3.1 Sonic the Comic 4 Merchandise 5 Gallery 6 Trivia

DescriptionEdit

Physical AppearanceEdit

Sandworm is likely another iteration of Caterkiller (except in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2), which was featured in the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Sandworm even uses the same sprites as Caterkiller. The only differences between these two badniks is their color scheme. The main colors of Sandworm are blue, yellow, orange and gray. Since Sonic Colors, Sandworm's spikes are missing from its body.

AbilitiesEdit

Sandworm is only ever found burrowing around in quicksand pools in both acts of the zone. When burrowing, the displaced sand can be seen above them, creating a sort of ripple effect that shows roughly where they are. After a few seconds, they will stop and jump out in an arcing trajectory to another point in the sand. Like previous generations of Caterkiller, the only weak point is its head, as the rest of it is covered in spikes that will harm the player if touched.

The player should be particularly wary about falling off when riding blocks atop rollers over quicksand pools, because there is usually a pair of Sandworms in the sand below. They can be defeated whilst they are in the air, but it is difficult to do so, especially when two of them jump out at the same time, and are probably best left alone.

Game AppearancesEdit

Sonic & KnucklesEdit

Sandworm first appears in Sonic & Knuckles, sneaking under the quicksand in Sandopolis Zone. It attacks by jumping in and out of the zone's quicksand pools. Its physical appearance is similar to Caterkiller. The player can defeat Sandworm by hitting its head with a Spin Jump.

Sonic ColorsEdit

Sandworm returns in the Wii version of Sonic Colors, but with a different behavior. Unlike in Sonic & Knuckles, they do not jump around; instead, they emerge from holes in the ground and fire energy balls at the player. Sandworms only appear in the Asteroid Coaster, as well as certain levels in Game Land.

Sonic GenerationsEdit

Sandworm returns yet again in Sonic Generations, making an appearance in Planet Wisp. Their behavior is exactly the same as it was in Sonic Colors.

Appearances in Other MediaEdit

Sonic the ComicEdit

Sandworm appears in Sonic the Comic issue 47's story Mystery of the Sandopolis Zone, a loose adaption of Sonic & Knuckles. At one point in the story, Sandworm surprises Sonic and tries to ambush him, but he manages to defeat it.

Sonic the Comic's issue 126 story Desert Fox features a different model of Sandworm which is larger, green and equipped with laser blasters on both sides of its head. In the story, Sandworm attacks Tails and Willie Waddle at Scorchio Zone. Willie, a comedian, tells the Sandworm a joke, distracting it and allowing Tails to defeat it.

MerchandiseEdit

Jazwares had made several figures of characters from the Sonic franchise due to the announcement of Sonic Generations. There was a Modern Tails figure packaged along with a blue/gray Sandworm figure.

GalleryEdit

TriviaEdit

• In Sonic 3D Blast, there is an unnamed caterpillar-type badnik that appears in the Green Grove Zone and attacks like Sandworm. However, these badniks are purple. Due to its coloring, it is possible that it may be a Caterkiller.