The Wisps alongside Sonic.
The Wisps are a race of aliens that first appeared in Sonic Colors as supporting characters.
Physical Appearance
The Wisps resemble small cephalopod-like creatures that come in different colors and shapes. Most Wisps have a singular eye while others have two or three eyes. However, Wisps that are exposed to negative energy lack any eyes, have mouths with sharp teeth, and are colored in shades of purple.
Personality
The Wisps are very peaceful, playful, and energetic. However, being an alien race, they speak in incoherent gibberish that can be translated through a special device. The Wisps are shown to neutralize a massive black hole as seen near the ending where they used that ability to rescue Sonic from his death. However, Wisps that are exposed to negative energy have animal-like instincts that make them become more violent and aggressive. Nonetheless, these Wisps are still allies with Sonic.
Powers and Abilities
Generally, Wisps are able to fly on their own. However certain types of Wisps grant players many elemental powers and abilities. For example, Red Wisps give players fire-based abilities such as creating multiple explosions and generating a fiery aura to incinerate any obstacle. Nega Wisps are able to grant players the ability to consume matter and grow in size.
Known Wisps
Yacker: This White Wisp is the first Wisp to befriend Sonic and Tails. He asks the two the help free the rest of his race from the clutches of Doctor Eggman. Near the ending of Sonic Colors, Yacker bids Sonic and Tails a happy farewell and leaves with his kind back to his home planet.
Mother Wisp: The caretaker and parent of the entire Wisp species, the Mother Wisp only appears in the DS version of Sonic Colors. After defeating Eggman, Sonic found out from Yacker that the Mother Wisp has been exposed to negative energy and was mutated into a monster. With the help of the Chaos Emeralds, Sonic transformed into his Super form and defeated the Mother Wisp, returning her back to normal.
