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|image=[[File:SSBU Big the Cat Spirit.png|180px]]
|image=[[File:SSBU Big the Cat Spirit.png|180px]]
|full_name=Big the Cat
|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]], ''Mario''-related media)
|species=Cat
|species=Cat
|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:Team Sonic Racing|Team Sonic Racing]]'' (2019, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''[[sonicretro:The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog|The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (2023, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_portrayal=[[Kyle Hebert]] (2010-present)<br>[[Takashi Nagasako]] (Japanese; 2003-present)
|latest_portrayal=[[Kyle Hebert]] (2010-present)<br>[[Takashi Nagasako]] (Japanese; 2003-present)
}}
}}
'''Big the Cat''' is a large purple cat from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise. He has a best friend and pet named [[Froggy (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Froggy]], who is a regular frog.
 
'''Big the Cat''', often shortened simply to '''Big''', is a large purple cat who appears in the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise.


==History==
==History==
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
Big appears only in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Wii version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', as a referee in the [[Athletics]] and [[Rowing]] events. Big can also be seen behind the podium in the Athletics events during the awards ceremony.
Big the Cat first appeared in the ''Mario'' series in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', where he appears as a referee in the [[Athletics]] and [[Rowing]] events. Big can also be seen behind the podium in the Athletics events during the awards ceremony.


====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
[[File:Big the Cat MSatWOG screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px]]
[[File:Big the Cat MSatWOG screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px]]
Big also appeared in both the Wii and [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. In the Wii version, Big appears as a VIP Member, and along with [[Birdo]] is the only character to give the player a costume as well as 100 Star Points. An unlockable costume for [[Mii]] characters of Big also appears in the game.
Big the Cat also appeared in both the Wii and [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. In the Wii version, Big the Cat appears as a VIP Member, and along with [[Birdo]] is the only character to give the player a costume as well as 100 Star Points. An unlockable costume for [[Mii]] characters of Big also appears in the game.


In the DS version of the game, Big appears as one of the characters hosting a mission. He is found in [[Polastraits]], wondering what is the "sign" near him. [[Amy]] tries to explain that each mission's details is written there. However, Big still does not understand and Amy had to try out the mission and complete it to make him understand. When she does, he rewards the player with a [[Spark Luge]]. The mission Amy has to take is [[Alpine Skiing GS]].
In the DS version of the game, Big appears as one of the characters hosting a mission. He is found in [[Polastraits]], wondering what is the "sign" near him. [[Amy Rose]] tries to explain that each mission's details is written there. However, Big still doesn't understand and Amy had to try out the mission and complete it to make him understand. When she does, he rewards the player with a [[Spark Luge]]. The mission Amy has to take is [[Alpine Skiing GS]].


[[File:M&SL3DS Big finds Froggy.png|thumb|right|[[Big (character)|Big the Cat]] and Froggy find each other.]]
====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
Big makes a cameo appearance in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' as an unlockable Mii costume.
Big makes a cameo appearance in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' as an unlockable Mii costume.


Big also appears in the Story mode of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], where he appears in [[To the Ruins!]] looking for [[Froggy (Sonic the Hedgehog series)|Froggy]]. [[Omega]] is launched at Big by [[Kamek|Magikoopa]]'s magic, which restores some of Omega's memory. [[Toad]] thanks Big, and heads back to [[London]] with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Sonic]], [[Tails]] and Omega. After the group leaves, Big manages to find Froggy and the pair start making their own way to London. A [[list of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Big can also be obtained from the badge machine.
Big also appears in the Story mode of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], where he appears in [[To the Ruins!]] looking for Froggy. [[E-123 Omega|Omega]] is launched at Big by [[Magikoopa]]'s magic, which restores some of Omega's memory. [[Toad]] thanks Big, and heads back to [[London]] with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] and Omega. After the group leaves, Big manages to find Froggy and the pair start making their own way to London. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Big can also be obtained from the badge machine.


====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
Big appears in the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', where he also appears as an unlockable Mii costume. In this game, players can access the Pousada after talking to Big on Copacabana beach.
Big the Cat appears in the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', where he appears as an unlockable Mii costume. In this game, players can access the Pousada after talking to Big on Copacabana beach.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
Although Big never makes a physical appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he makes a cameo appearance as a [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]].
Although Big never makes a physical appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he makes a cameo appearance as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]].


====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
Big also makes a cameo appearance as a [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.
Big the Cat also makes a cameo appearance as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.


====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
Big makes an appearance as a novice [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
Big the Cat makes an appearance as a novice [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' sticker====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' sticker====
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! width=120px | Image !! | Game !! | Effect
|-
| [[File:Big the Cat Sticker.png|100x100px]]
| ''Sonic Adventure Director's Cut''
| Battering Resistance +14
|-
|-
|[[File:Big the Cat Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|''Sonic Adventure Director's Cut''
|Battering Resistance +14
|}
|}


====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' trophy====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' trophy====
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!width=10%|Name
!width="10%"|Name
!Image
!Image
!NTSC-U Description
!Description
!PAL Description
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!Big
!Big the Cat
|[[File:BigTheCatTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[File:BigTheCatTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|''Big the Cat spends most of his days in peace with his best friend, Froggy. But he's no ordinary cat! He enjoys napping, eating, more napping...um... He also likes fishing, which tests his strength. And if Froggy is ever in danger, Big won't even think twice before helping!''
|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]] ''Big the Cat spends most of his days in peace with his best friend, Froggy. But he's no ordinary cat! He enjoys napping, eating, more napping...um... He also likes fishing, which tests his strength. And if Froggy is ever in danger, Big won't even think twice before helping!''<br>
|''Big the Cat likes living the quiet life with his best friend Froggy. He might be the biggest fan of catnaps ever, but there's more to him than that! He loves to do a bit of fishing, which takes a lot more strength than you'd think, and woe betide you if you ever mess with Froggy...''
[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]] ''Big the Cat likes living the quiet life with his best friend Froggy. He might be the biggest fan of catnaps ever, but there's more to him than that! He loves to do a bit of fishing, which takes a lot more strength than you'd think, and woe betide you if you ever mess with Froggy...''
|}
|}


====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit====
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit====
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!rowspan=2 width=8% style="text-align:center;"|Name
!rowspan=2 width=8% style="text-align:center;"|Name
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|Open Your Heart
|Open Your Heart
|}
|}
==Portrayals==
*[[sonicretro:Jon St. John|John St. John]] (1998-2009)
*Oliver Wyman (2005-2010; 2016)
*[[Kyle Hebert]] (2010; 2019-present)
*[[Takashi Nagasako]] (Japanese; 2003-present)
*Antoine Nouel (French; 2016-present)
*Andrea De Nisco (Italian; 2013-present)
*Andreas Sparberg (German; 2019)
*Viktor Pavel (German; 2022-present)
*Santi Lorenz (Spanish; 2016-present)
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ビッグ・ザ・キャット
|JapR=Biggu za Kyatto
|JapM=Big the Cat
|Fre=Big the Cat
|FreM=-
|Ger=Big the Cat
|GerM=-
|Ita=Big the Cat
|ItaM=-
|Spa=Big the Cat
|SpaM=-
}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[[sonicretro:Big the Cat|Big the Cat on Sonic Retro]]
*[[sonicretro:Big the Cat|Big the Cat on Sonic Retro]]
*{{fandom|sonic|Big|Big the Cat at the Sonic Wiki Zone}}
*{{wikia|sonic|Big|Big the Cat at the Sonic News Network}}
*{{wikia|lego-dimensions|Sonic Dimensions|Sonic Dimensions on the Lego Dimensions Wikia}}


{{Crossover characters}}
{{M&SATOG}}
{{M&SATOG}}
{{M&SATOWG}}
{{M&SATOWG}}
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[[Category:Cats]]
[[Category:Cats]]
[[Category:Referees]]
[[Category:Referees]]
[[Category:Third-party characters]]
[[Category:3rd Party Characters]]
[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog series]]
[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog Series]]
[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games characters]]
[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Characters]]
[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games characters]]
[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Characters]]
[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games characters]]
[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Characters]]
[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games characters]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl Stickers]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Trophies]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophies]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirits]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits]]

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