Powers are a type of ability introduced in Sonic Dream Team's "Powers" update. They are abilities that can enhance a character's natural skills.
Powers can be purchased for Blue Coins and must be required to progress to higher tiers in Tails' Challenges to be unlocked.
List of Powers
| Name | Icon | Description | Blue Coins required | Tails' Challenge Tier required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield | 
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Start with a shield. | 40 | N/A |
| Quick Switch | 
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Switch characters instantly, even when travelling at speed. | 40 | N/A |
| Ring Start | 
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Start with 100 Rings. | 40 | N/A |
| Tough | 
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A maximum of 10 Rings are lost when taking damage. | 40 | N/A |
| Wall Boost | 
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Boost while climbing.[note 1] | 50 | Tier 2 |
| Ring Speed | 
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Collecting Rings increases top running speed. | 50 | Tier 2 |
| Safety Net | 
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Revive with half the Rings held on restart. | 50 | Tier 2 |
| Attract | 
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Increased attract range makes collecting a cinch.[note 2] | 50 | Tier 2 |
| Extended Chaos Control | 
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Slow time for longer with Chaos Control.[note 3] | 50 | Tier 2 |
| Double Air Dash | 
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Gain maximum control with an additional Air Dash.[note 4] | 70 | Tier 3 |
| Ring Boost | 
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Rings collected also add energy to the Boost Gauge. | 70 | Tier 3 |
| Super Jump | 
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Jump higher. | 70 | Tier 3 |
| Super Glide | 
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Glide farther and longer.[note 1] | 70 | Tier 3 |
| Double Chaos Shift | 
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Perform Chaos Shift twice without landing.[note 3] | 70 | Tier 3 |
| Boost Gauge Up | 
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Keep Boosting for longer with an extra boost gauge.[note 4] | 90 | Tier 4 |
| Air Slice | 
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Slice through the air with ease. | 90 | Tier 4 |
| Stomp | 
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Perform a powerful stomp into the ground. | 90 | Tier 4 |
| Super Flight | 
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Fly faster, higher, and longer.[note 2] | 90 | Tier 4 |
| Quick Grind | 
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Grind faster on rails. | 90 | Tier 5 |
| Perfect Jump | 
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Time your jump just as you hit the ground for extra height. | 90 | Tier 5 |
| Chain Attack | 
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Hold attack to chain into nearby enemies. | 90 | Tier 5 |
| Perfect Boost | 
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Time your boost just as you hit the ground for extra power. | 90 | Tier 5 |