Editing Chao

{{species infobox
|image=[[File:SSBU_Chao_Spirit.png|240px]]<br>Artwork of a Chao as a spirit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|first_appearance=''[[SonicRetro:Sonic Adventure|Sonic Adventure]]'' (1998, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (Wii)]] ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[sonicretro:The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog|The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (2023, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|notable=[[Chaos]]<br>[[Cheese (character)|Cheese]]
|variants=[[sonicretro:Hero Chao|Hero Chao]]<br>[[sonicretro:Dark Chao|Dark Chao]]<br>[[Omochao]]
}}
'''Chao''' are a friendly species from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise. In the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], Chao regularly have supporting roles in the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], such as forming part of the audience and having minor roles in story modes, but in certain events appear as additional playable team members. As well as the regular form of Chao, Hero Chao and Dark Chao also appear in similar roles in the games, and the Chao-shaped robot [[Omochao]] also appears throughout the series, albeit with some slightly different roles. [[Cheese (character)|Cheese]] also occasionally appears alongside [[Cream (character)|Cream]] in various supporting roles. Chao are voiced by Tomoko Sasaki.
==History==
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
Chao make cameo appearances in both versions of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', where they appear in the audience alongside Hero Chao. Hot air balloons in the shape of Chao's heads also appear in the background of some outdoor [[Event]]s, including [[Archery (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Archery]] and [[Single Sculls]] in the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]], and [[Dream Long Jump]] and [[Archery (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Nintendo DS)|Archery]] in the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]]. A Chao also appears on the message that reminds players to take break after playing for a while in the Wii version.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
[[File:M&SOWG audience.png|240px|thumb|Chao in the ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''' audience.]]
Chao also make similar appearances in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', where they once again appear as part of the crowd, with the addition of Dark Chao, and the Chao-shaped balloons also appear in several events. In the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]], Chao will occasionally send the player mail. In the Nintendo DS [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], Chao serve a larger role, with a pair of Chao forming part of the player's team in [[Curling (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Nintendo DS)|Curling]]. They carry out the sweeping role, and their color corresponds to the team that they appear on. Several different varieties of Chao, including Hero Chao and Dark Chao, also appear hosting events and setting challenges in the Adventure Tours mode, with some appearing on the unlockable photo of non-playable characters.

====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
[[File:MSL2012 Sticker Chao.png|thumb|left|A sticker of Chao in ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''.]]
In the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', different types of Chao return to form part of the audience, and a Chao appears on the free sticker that can be obtained in London Party. Cheese also appears alongside Cream to host the mode.

In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], Chao appear in the audience as well as the Chao-shaped hot air balloons appearing in certain events. A pair of Chao also form one of the teams that the player competes against in events that require a pair of characters to be used, though the Chao are never seen participating the events. In the story mode, a single Chao appears at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games, and later appears in the bonus episode [[Junior, Super Hero?]], where it is attacked by an [[Egg Pawn]] and [[Egg Flapper]] but is saved by [[Bowser Jr.]] Cheese also makes an appearance with Cream in the episode [[A Rainbow In Fog]]. [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Badges]] of a Chao, Hero Chao and Dark Chao can be obtained from the badge machine.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====
[[File:M&S Sochi 2014 - Box artwork.jpg|250px|thumb|A Chao-shaped ballon and Chao itself can be seen in the box artwork of ''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''.]]
Chao appear in the audience once again in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', as well as the Chao-shaped balloons making a reappearance in certain events. A Chao also appears sitting on the [[Fishin' Lakitu]]'s starting lights in [[Groove Pipe Snowboard]] and [[Roller Coaster Bobsleigh]].

====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
As well as reprising their usual role, Chao appear as referees and operating cameras in certain events in ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'', including [[Table Tennis (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|Table Tennis]] and [[Rugby Sevens (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games)|Rugby Sevens]] in the [[Wii U]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|version]] and [[BMX (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|BMX]] and [[Table Tennis Plus]] in the Nintendo 3DS [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]]. Neutral Run Chao of different colors also appear as additional teammates for [[Sonic]] or [[Mii]] if the opponent is [[Mario]] in [[Football (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|Football]] and [[Football Plus]] in the Nintendo 3DS version.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''====
Once again appearing as spectators in the Tokyo 2020 events in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'', as well as the hot air balloons appearing in the events, Chao make a minor appearance in the story mode as characters that can be spoken to by approaching them. The Chao, however, will only make comments consisting of multiple uses of the word "Chao" with no meaning. Cheese appears alongside Cream supporting characters in the events.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
Chao make a cameo appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', where a group of five of them appear as a [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], and another three appear as a [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]. Cheese also appears as part of Cream's trophy and sticker.

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
Trophies of a trio of Chao appear in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', as well as Cheese once again appearing alongside Cream on hers.

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
A Chao [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', which can be enhanced into a Hero Chao, as well as Cheese appearing alongside Cream as another spirit. For the spirit battle, the player faces four [[Squirtle]] on the [[Windy Hill Zone]] that become more powerful after eating.

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
=====Trophy=====
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|-
!width=100px|Name!!width=100px|Image!!width=200px|Game!!|Description
|-
!Chao
|[[File:BrawlTrophy476.png|100px]]
|'''GCN''' ''SONIC ADVENTURE DX: Director's Cut''
|align=left|''A type of creature that can absorb and learn skills and traits from other life-forms, adapting its shape as it does. This results in vast variations in appearance, behavior, and personality. Chao are generally very cute, and their mannerisms are pleasant and relaxing. Chao {{hover|Gardens are|Garden is (PAL version)}} a good place to find them, but they also inhabit areas with freshwater.''
|}

=====Sticker=====
{|cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=1 style="text-align:center"width=100%
|-
!width=120px|Image!!|Game!!|Effect
|-
|[[File:Chao Sticker.png]]
|''Sonic Adventure Director's Cut
|align=left|Flinch Resistance +49
|}

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' trophy====
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|-
!width="10%"|Name
!3DS Image
!Wii U Image
!width="20%"|Appears in
!NTSC-U Description
!PAL Description
|-
!Chao
|align=center|[[File:ChaoTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|[[File:ChaoTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|align=center bgcolor="lightblue"|'''GCN''' ''Sonic Adventure 2 Battle'' (02/2002)<br>'''GCN''' ''Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut'' (06/2003)
|''How can you resist the cute charm of these little guys? Don't you just want to hold them tight and protect them from the dangers of the world? Well, they'd like that too. Since ancient times, if they can't find a safe place to live, they find someone to look after them.''
|''Aren't these little guys the cutest? You just want to hold them tight and make sure nothing happens to them. Well, that's how they've survived since...forever - if they can't find somewhere predator-free, they'll find somebody to look after them. Just like Cheese did with his owner, Cream!''
|}
<small>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit====
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|-
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|-
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
|-
!Chao
|[[File:SSBU Chao Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Series
|Primary (2)
|Novice
|'''{{color|deepskyblue|Shield}}'''<br>Can be enhanced to Hero Chao at Lv. 99
|World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board
|[[Squirtle]] ×4
|'''Rule:''' Item: [[Food]]
*The enemy become more powerful after eating
*The enemy is easily distracted by items
|[[Windy Hill Zone]]
|Escape from the City
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Chao & Toad M&SOG.png|Toad and Chao in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (Wii)
File:M&SOWG Chaos Banner.png|Chao banner decal featuring Chao, Hero Chao and Dark Chao from ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' (Wii)
File:M&SOWG Chao item.png|Chao item of Party Game Mode from ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' (Wii)
File:M&SOWG Chao Mii Costume.png|Mii costume featuring Chao in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' (Wii), also in ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' (Wii)
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=チャオ
|JapR=Chao
|JapM=Chao
|Chi=奇恩
|ChiR=Qí Ēn
|ChiM=Chao
|Dut=Chao
|DutM=-
|Fre=Chao
|FreM=-
|Ger=Chao
|GerM=-
|Ita=Chao
|ItaM=-
|Kor=챠오
|KorR=Chyao
|KorM=Chao
|Por=
|PorM=
|Rus=
|RusR=
|RusM=
|Spa=Chao
|SpaM=-
}}

==External links==
*[[Sonicretro:Chao|Chao on Sonic Retro]]
*{{fandom|sonic|Chao|Chao at the Sonic Wiki Zone}}
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