Badnik Alert! is a feature in the Knuckles Knock-Out Special that lists many of the Badnik threats in the video game Knuckles' Chaotix. Similar to a feature in The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbooks, the article contained pictures of the Badniks as well as descriptions of what they can do. Another similar feature can be found as Sonic's World in the first Sonic the Summer Special. On this occasion, all Badniks were also accompanied by a "Danger Rating" and where they can be found.
| Name | Danger Rating (?/5) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dribbler | 4 | Speed Slider |
| Bombbearer C | 2 | Techno Tower |
| Poptank | 3 | Marina Madness |
| Bushbubble | 1 | Botanic Base |
| Pirahna | 3 | Marina Madness |
| Ticktock | 3 | Amazing Arena |
| Spiketower | 5 | Botanic Base |
| Needlenose | 4 | Speed Slider |
| Hoverby MK II | 4 | Speed Slider |
| Gotcha | 4 | Speed Slider |
| Ringleader | 2 | Techno Tower |
| Motorspike | 5 | Amazing Arena |
Many of these Badniks' names are not official and are called something else in the final game. Others are better known by their Japanese name, such as Bombbearer being known as "Carry". Only Dribber has the same name in both versions.