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Chao
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit image of a Chao
General information
First appearance	Sonic Adventure (1998, overall) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007, Mario-related media)
Latest appearance	Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019, Mario-related media)
Game appearances	Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS) Super Smash Bros. Brawl (cameo) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS) Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS) Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Super Smash Bros. for 3DS (cameo) Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (cameo) Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS) Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (cameo) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition
Game information
Related species	Hero Chao Dark Chao
Notable members	Chaos Cheese Omochao

Chao (both singular and plural) are a species from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. They made their first overall appearance in Sonic Adventure, but the first Mario-related appearance of Chao is Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii. Chao are voiced by Tomoko Sasaki.

In Mario & Sonic series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)

Chao, along with Hero Chao, make a cameo appearance as audience members in various events. Hot-air balloons in the shape of Chao's heads also appear in the background of some outdoor Events, including Archery and Single Sculls. A Chao appears alongside Toad in the message that reminds players to take break after playing for a while.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)

Like in the Wii version, Chao appear as audience members, and Chao-shaped hot-air balloons appear in the background of both the Dream Long Jump and Archery events.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games' (Wii) screenshot of various audience members, with Chao being among them

Like in both versions of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Chao return as audience members, and various Chao-shaped balloons appear in the background of certain events. Aside from Hero Chao, Dark Chao now appear in the audience as well. Like in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii, a Chao and Toad appear in the message that reminds players to take a break after playing for a while. In Festival Mode, in either Singles or Team mode, when training for the Ski Cross event, the player's character has to race a Chao to the end. Aside from this, the only other role a Chao has is occasionally sending mail to the player.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)

Chao retain their role as audience members and hot-air balloon cameos. In Curling, a pair of Chao form part of the team, taking on the role of sweeping the path for a character's curling stone. A Chao's color corresponds to whichever team it is on.

In Adventure Tours, several different varieties of Chao, including Hero Chao and Dark Chao, appear in the different areas of Winter Island, where they host events and set challenges. Some Chao appear on the unlockable photo of non-playable characters.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)

A sticker of Chao in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Wii

Chao and their varieties return as audience members. In London Party one of the obtainable stickers is of a Chao. A Chao character named Cheese appears alongside Cream to host the mode. In some Bonus Games, the player must count the number of Chao flying around on the screen.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)

Chao and Omochao in Story mode in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS

Chao, along with Hero Chao and Dark Chao, retain their usual role of being audience members. Unlike the Wii version, the Chao-shaped hot-air balloons now appear in certain events. A pair of Chao also form one of the teams that the player competes against in events requiring a pair of characters, even though the Chao themselves never participate in the events. Regular Chao, along with Hero Chao and Dark Chao, each have their own obtainable badge.

In Story mode, a Chao appears at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. The same one appears in the bonus episode Junior, Super Hero?, in which Bowser Jr. inadvertently saves the Chao during its confrontation with an Egg Pawn and an Egg Flapper.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

As usual, Chao appear among the audience members, alongside Hero Chao and Dark Chao. Hot-air balloons shaped like Chao's head appear in the background of certain events, to the extent of also appearing on the game's key artwork. In Groove Pipe Snowboard and Roller Coaster Bobsleigh, a Chao is seen sitting on the Lakitu's starting lights. Chao also appear as referees and camera operators in certain events, such as in Ski Jumping Large Hill.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)

Chao, along with Hero Chao and Dark Chao, appear as audience members. In BMX and Table Tennis Plus, Chao appear as referees and camera operators. In Football and Football Plus, Chao also appear as additional teammates for Sonic or the player's Mii if their opponent is Mario.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)

Unlike in the Nintendo 3DS version, only regular Chao appear as audience members. Chao retain their role of being referees and camera operators, specifically for the events Table Tennis and Rugby Sevens. Chao also appear as a part of Sonic's float, which occasionally appears on Copacabana Beach.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Chao return as audience members, and there are various hot-air balloons in the shape of a Chao's head.

In Story mode, Chao are non-playable characters who can be spoken to in various areas of the map. However, the Chao only speak their own language, consisting of multiple uses of "Chao."

In Super Smash Bros. series

Chao only make a few cameo appearances.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

A group of five Chao make a cameo as a trophy, while three Chao are featured as a sticker. Both collectibles are based on their appearance in SONIC ADVENTURE DX: Director's Cut.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophy

Similarly to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, another trophy with three Chao was added.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Chao is featured in the form of a primary spirit, which can be enhanced into a Hero Chao. The battle involves facing off against four Squirtle on the Windy Hill Zone, and they become increasingly powerful after eating.

Statistics

For Chao's in-game statistics, click here.

Gallery

To view Chao's image gallery, click here.

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