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{{species infobox | {{species infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Group artwork - Yoshi's | |title=Yoshi | ||
|image=[[File:Group artwork - Yoshi's New Island.png|320px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' | |||
|full_name=Yoshisaur | |full_name=Yoshisaur | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[1990]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[1990]]) | ||
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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[ | [[File:Yoshi-scene1.png|thumb|150px|left|[[Baby Mario]], among a variety of Yoshis, in artwork for ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3'']] | ||
A Yoshi's dominating feature is the snout, which takes up a large portion of the overall head. The nose is very sensitive and is often used for [[Sniff-Sniff|smelling out]] fruit or other secrets that could be buried underground. | A Yoshi's dominating feature is the snout, which takes up a large portion of the overall head. The nose is very sensitive and is often used for [[Sniff-Sniff|smelling out]] fruit or other secrets that could be buried underground. | ||
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Though Yoshi have teeth, they don't usually use them and prefer to swallow food whole. The teeth usually aren't even seen, but are clearly visible in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' death and [[Flutter Jump]] animation. | Though Yoshi have teeth, they don't usually use them and prefer to swallow food whole. The teeth usually aren't even seen, but are clearly visible in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' death and [[Flutter Jump]] animation. | ||
===Physical | ===Physical appearance=== | ||
[[ | [[File:PM2 Yoshi.png|frame|A Yoshi from ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'']] | ||
Yoshi come in a variety of colors, including black and white. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' they can even change skin color by eating different [[fruit]], while their colors are determined by hatching time in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. | Yoshi come in a variety of colors, including black and white. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' they can even change skin color by eating different [[fruit]], while their colors are determined by hatching time in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. | ||
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Yoshi had abilities depending on their color and Koopa | In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Yoshi had abilities depending on their color and [[Koopa Shell]]s. If a [[Blue Yoshi]] eats a Koopa Shell, it could grow wings. If a [[Red Yoshi]] eats a Koopa Shell, it could spit [[Fireball]]s. | ||
Shoes color is also usually in conjunction with skin color: a green Yoshi has red shoes, a red Yoshi has blue shoes, etc. This shoe color denomination was not set up until ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. | Shoes color is also usually in conjunction with skin color: a green Yoshi has red shoes, a red Yoshi has blue shoes, etc. This shoe color denomination was not set up until ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. | ||
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This is all the (known) colors for a Yoshi and the first appearance of said color of Yoshi. | This is all the (known) colors for a Yoshi and the first appearance of said color of Yoshi. | ||
*[[Green Yoshi]] – ''[[Super Mario World]] | *[[Green Yoshi]] – ''[[Super Mario World]] | ||
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===Speech=== | ===Speech=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Yoshi translation guide.jpg|thumb|350px|A translation of the Yoshi language, as seen in the ''Super Mario Adventures'' comic.]] | ||
Yoshi are capable of speaking human language, as proven by Yoshi in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', as well as various other Yoshi in games like ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', ''[[Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', and others. However, it has been suggested that Yoshi speaking human language is rare, as the main [[Yoshi]] must translate for Mario in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. | Yoshi are capable of speaking human language, as proven by Yoshi in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', as well as various other Yoshi in games like ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', ''[[Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', and others. However, it has been suggested that Yoshi speaking human language is rare, as the main [[Yoshi]] must translate for Mario in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. | ||
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Little is known about the gender-differences of Yoshi. The Japanese version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' states in Yoshi's [[trophy]] that Yoshi reproduce asexually, meaning that they reproduce without a mate, and are neither male nor female. | Little is known about the gender-differences of Yoshi. The Japanese version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' states in Yoshi's [[trophy]] that Yoshi reproduce asexually, meaning that they reproduce without a mate, and are neither male nor female. | ||
All Yoshi are shown to lay eggs, though not all are used for reproduction. Most are actually used as weapons, as first shown in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. However ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]'' and ''[[Game and Watch Gallery 4]]'' feature the [[Chef (Game & Watch)|Chef]] minigame, in which the main Yoshi is actually seen laying eggs that do hatch. A different game, ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', revealed that live Yoshi Eggs could be produced even without parents (by correct lining of [[enemies]]). | All Yoshi are shown to lay eggs, though not all are used for reproduction. Most are actually used as weapons, as first shown in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. However ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]'' and ''[[Game and Watch Gallery 4]]'' feature the ''[[Chef (Game & Watch)|Chef]]'' minigame, in which the main Yoshi is actually seen laying eggs that do hatch. A different game, ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', revealed that live Yoshi Eggs could be produced even without parents (by correct lining of [[enemies]]). | ||
At least one of the Yoshi in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' refers to his "son," and in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', the Yoshi who sometimes appears on-board the Excess Express expresses his hatred of business trips due to them keeping him away from his "lovely wife." Additionally, in the original ''[[Mario Party]]'', two Yoshi, one specifically male and the other specifically female, hoped to be reunited, and eventually were, though the two did not appear to have a romantic relationship. | At least one of the Yoshi in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' refers to his "son," and in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', the Yoshi who sometimes appears on-board the Excess Express expresses his hatred of business trips due to them keeping him away from his "lovely wife." Additionally, in the original ''[[Mario Party]]'', two Yoshi, one specifically male and the other specifically female, hoped to be reunited, and eventually were, though the two did not appear to have a romantic relationship. | ||
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Yoshi eat mostly fruit, and in ''Yoshi's Story'', they become happy when eating fruit of their own skin color. Melons are their favorite fruit regardless of skin color. Only a few Yoshi, such as [[Black Yoshi|Black]] and [[White Yoshi]] could digest [[Pepper]]s without hurting themselves. All Yoshi can eat enemies of various kinds, from large [[Koopa]]s to plants. Also, if they eat a [[Bean Fruit]], then they will lay a rare [[Neon Egg]], the color of which depends on the Yoshi's own skin color. | Yoshi eat mostly fruit, and in ''Yoshi's Story'', they become happy when eating fruit of their own skin color. Melons are their favorite fruit regardless of skin color. Only a few Yoshi, such as [[Black Yoshi|Black]] and [[White Yoshi]] could digest [[Pepper]]s without hurting themselves. All Yoshi can eat enemies of various kinds, from large [[Koopa]]s to plants. Also, if they eat a [[Bean Fruit]], then they will lay a rare [[Neon Egg]], the color of which depends on the Yoshi's own skin color. | ||
==Other | ==Other notes== | ||
*Yoshis are the originator of the "[[Ground Pound]]", a move in which a creature jumps into the air, flips and then slams into the ground. Yoshis first performed the move in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. Yoshi uses "[[Ground Pound]]" in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)]]'' as a special attack. The move has been performed by many characters in later games, such as ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', and various entries in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party'' franchise]]. | *Yoshis are the originator of the "[[Ground Pound]]", a move in which a creature jumps into the air, flips and then slams into the ground. Yoshis first performed the move in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. Yoshi uses "[[Ground Pound]]" in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)]]'' as a special attack. The move has been performed by many characters in later games, such as ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', and various entries in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party'' franchise]]. | ||
*The plural for Yoshi has often come up in debates. Some argue that "Yoshis" is the proper term, while others argue that "Yoshies" is correct. Japanese plurals have no indicative marks, meaning that "Yoshi" is another possibility. Nintendo of America has used both "Yoshies" and "Yoshis" in the Super Nintendo and Game Boy Advance versions of ''Yoshi's Island'', respectively. It could be that both versions are valid. | *The plural for Yoshi has often come up in debates. Some argue that "Yoshis" is the proper term, while others argue that "Yoshies" is correct. Japanese plurals have no indicative marks, meaning that "Yoshi" is another possibility. Nintendo of America has used both "Yoshies" and "Yoshis" in the Super Nintendo and Game Boy Advance versions of ''Yoshi's Island'', respectively. It could be that both versions are valid. | ||
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*Certain Yoshis have the ability to swim, but some can't dive underwater. Also, Yoshis that live on or around Isle Delfino are unable to come into contact with any body of water, under the effect of disappearing if this happens. | *Certain Yoshis have the ability to swim, but some can't dive underwater. Also, Yoshis that live on or around Isle Delfino are unable to come into contact with any body of water, under the effect of disappearing if this happens. | ||
=='' | ==''Mario Super Sluggers'' profiles== | ||
Note: The profiles below are only for the Yoshis that can only play as team players. For [[Yoshi]]'s profile, go [[Yoshi#Mario_Super_Sluggers|here]]. | Note: The profiles below are only for the Yoshis that can only play as team players. For [[Yoshi]]'s profile, go [[Yoshi#Mario_Super_Sluggers|here]]. | ||
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==Appearances in | ==Appearances in other media== | ||
Though [[Yoshi]] himself appeared in the ''[[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]]'' animated series and [[Nintendo Adventure Books]], the only other Mario-related media adaptation to feature Yoshis was in [[Nintendo Power]]'s ''Super Mario Adventures'' comic. | Though [[Yoshi]] himself appeared in the ''[[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]]'' animated series and [[Nintendo Adventure Books]], the only other Mario-related media adaptation to feature Yoshis was in [[Nintendo Power]]'s ''Super Mario Adventures'' comic. | ||
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*Yoshis seem to resemble [[Koopa Troopa]]s, for they have tall eyes, big noses, and a saddle that bears a resemblance to a Koopa Troopa's shell. A Yellow Yoshi also has the same skin color and color of shoes that resembles a Koopa Troopa more than the other Yoshis do. | *Yoshis seem to resemble [[Koopa Troopa]]s, for they have tall eyes, big noses, and a saddle that bears a resemblance to a Koopa Troopa's shell. A Yellow Yoshi also has the same skin color and color of shoes that resembles a Koopa Troopa more than the other Yoshis do. | ||
*In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' there is a Rock that resembles a Yoshi if the player switches to 3D. | *In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' there is a Rock that resembles a Yoshi if the player switches to 3D. | ||
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