Which character is a black hedgehog with red stripes?

The character who is a black hedgehog with red stripes is Shadow the Hedgehog. His black-and-red design deliberately makes him look like a darker counterpart to Sonic, but Shadow is a distinct character with his own origin and abilities.

Shadow first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001. He was created by Professor Gerald Robotnik as the “Ultimate Life Form,” decades before the game’s events. Shadow’s history is tied to Gerald’s granddaughter, Maria, whose death becomes central to his motivations and his complicated relationship with humanity.

The red streaks appear on Shadow’s quills and arms, while his design also includes white chest fur, red eyes, and specialized hover shoes. He can use Chaos Control, an ability that manipulates time and space when powered by a Chaos Emerald.

Shadow is often called Sonic’s rival, but he is not simply an evil version of Sonic. Across the games, he shifts between antagonist, antihero, and ally. Silver is a white-furred hedgehog from the future, while Mephiles is a separate villain rather than the black-and-red hedgehog described here.