So many i have lost count. depends if you count shadow and knuckles as sonic's friends
Shadow
The answer is Knuckles the Enchilada, but she likes Shadow the most because she is always with him. She had a crush on Knuckles but since he wasn't paying attention to her, she is now in love with Shadow. Rouge used to have a crush on Knuckles, but now it is said that she likes both knuckles AND Shadow. P.s. Shadow does not like Amy or Takil. Rouge the bat loves Knuckles, and Knuckles loves Rouge back. In the one episode of Sonic, Knuckles is blushing when Rouge is next to him.
Shadow and Knuckles are both the strongest Sonic characters.
Because SEGA officialy accepted relationship between Knuckles and Rouge.
I wouldn't go as far as using the term friends, more like allies.
So many i have lost count. depends if you count shadow and knuckles as sonic's friends
knuckles
Shadow
The answer is Knuckles the Enchilada, but she likes Shadow the most because she is always with him. She had a crush on Knuckles but since he wasn't paying attention to her, she is now in love with Shadow. Rouge used to have a crush on Knuckles, but now it is said that she likes both knuckles AND Shadow. P.s. Shadow does not like Amy or Takil. Rouge the bat loves Knuckles, and Knuckles loves Rouge back. In the one episode of Sonic, Knuckles is blushing when Rouge is next to him.
Sonia has never met Shadow because she does not exist in the games and she only likes Knuckles in terms of friendship.
It is said she likes both Knuckles AND Shadow but mostly knuckles
MechaSonic is the robot from sonic and knuckles and is destroyed by Knuckles long before it ever has a chance to associate itself with Shadow in any way. You may be referring to Metal Sonic which is the more advanced version which is far closer to Sonic in its abilities. Once more though, it has never had any record of association with Shadow the Hedgehog.
Oh, isn't that a delightful question! Remember, relationships can be as complex as a happy little tree, so it's important to focus on the beauty of friendship and understanding. Whether Rouge likes Knuckles or Shadow, what truly matters is that they all care for each other and create a positive environment filled with love and support. Just like when we blend colors on our canvas, it's the connections we make that truly bring out the beauty in life.
It was confirmed that Rouge likes both Shadow and Knuckles.
Shadow and Knuckles are both the strongest Sonic characters.
There are a few hints of this in some games. But not and specific signs of effection. Plus, Rouge love interest is Knuckles. Moreover Shadow is indifferent to Rouge.