{{short description|Video game character}} {{About|the Nintendo character|other uses|Yoshi (disambiguation)}} {{pp-vandalism|small=yes}} {{rewrite|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox character | series = Mario | image = <!-- DO NOT CHANGE without discussion on talk. See Talk:Mario#Image -->Yoshi (Nintendo character).png<!-- DO NOT CHANGE without discussion on talk. See Talk:Mario#Image --> | image_upright = 0.75 | caption = Promotional art by Shigehisa Nakaue (2019) | firstgame = ''Super Mario World'' (1990) | last = | designer = Shigefumi Hino<ref name="PolyPunch">{{Cite news|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/28/16378812/super-mario-world-mario-punching-yoshi|title=Super Mario World originally had Yoshi getting punched in the head|work=Polygon|access-date=2019-09-24|archive-date=2023-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405193207/https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/28/16378812/super-mario-world-mario-punching-yoshi|url-status=live}}</ref> | voice = Kazumi Totaka (1997–present)<ref>{{cite video game | developer=HAL Laboratory | title=Super Smash Bros. | publisher=Nintendo | scene=Ending credits, 0:51 in, Voice | year=1999}}</ref><!-- url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Njb-v79GA --><ref>{{cite video game | developer=HAL Laboratory | title=Super Smash Bros. Melee | publisher=Nintendo | scene=Ending credits, 0:25 in, Voice | year=2001}}</ref><!-- url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXeHwKjkeuU --> {{Collapsible list | framestyle=border:none; padding:0; <!-- dirty workaround to not have the title be after [show] --> | title=Others: | Andrew Sabiston (''Super Mario World'') | Chika Sakamoto, Ikue Ōtani and Tamayo Hayashi (''Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi's Adventure Land''; Japanese)<ref name="Bouken Land">Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/wWj63t4lFlc Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180603025847/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWj63t4lFlc&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWj63t4lFlc&t=261s|title=マリオとヨッシーの冒険ランド|date=January 2018 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=May 25, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | Junko Hori (''Yoshi's Cookie'' commercial; Japanese)<ref name="Yoshi's Cookie">Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/vT_HIroBJlQ Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20190417112119/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT_HIroBJlQ Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT_HIroBJlQ&t=27s|title=Yoshi's Cookie JPN Commercial|date=17 January 2009 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=May 25, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | Bruce Sandig (''Mario Is Missing!'')<ref name="Mario Missing">{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Mario-Is-Missing/|title=Mario Is Missing!|website=Behind The Voice Actors|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-25|archive-date=2021-02-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206163854/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Mario-Is-Missing/|url-status=live}}</ref> | Frank Welker (''Super Mario Bros.'') | Donald Glover (''The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'')}} | species = Yoshi }} '''Yoshi'''{{efn|{{nihongo|lead=yes||ヨッシー|Yosshī|{{IPA|ja|joɕɕiː|pron}}; {{IPAc-en|lang|ˈ|j|oʊ|ʃ|i|,_|ˈ|j|ɒ|ʃ|i}}}}. In Japan, the name is sometimes romanized in ''Nihon-shiki'' or ''Kunrei-shiki'' as '''Yossy'''.<ref name=smw_jp_guide>{{cite book|title=任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオワールド|trans-title=Nintendo Official Guidebook: Super Mario World|publisher=Shogakukan|date=January 1, 1991|language=ja|page=27|isbn=4-09-104117-5}}</ref><ref>MobyGames, [http://www.mobygames.com/game/snes/super-mario-world-2-yoshis-island/cover-art/gameCoverId,20539/ Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - SNES Cover Art] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224184615/https://www.mobygames.com/game/snes/super-mario-world-2-yoshis-island/cover-art/gameCoverId,20539/ |date=2021-02-24 }}</ref><ref>Nintendo, [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/cij/index.html Yossy Cookie] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308170641/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/cij/index.html |date=2021-03-08 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mandelin |first1=Clyde |author-link=Clyde Mandelin |title=Why Yoshi Is Sometimes Called "Yossy" in Japan |url=https://legendsoflocalization.com/articles/yoshi-yossy-japanese-name/ |website=Legends of Localization |access-date=27 May 2026 |language=en |date=12 July 2013}}</ref>}} is a fictional creature who appears in video games published by Nintendo. Yoshi debuted in ''Super Mario World'' (1990) on the SNES as Mario and Luigi's steed. The character belongs to a species of dinosaurs, also collectively called Yoshis.
Yoshi is the title character of the ''Yoshi'' series and a supporting character in the ''Mario'' franchise. He has appeared in ''Mario Party'' and ''Mario Kart'', as well as many ''Mario'' sports games. He also appears as a playable character in the crossover fighting game series ''Super Smash Bros.''.
Yoshi has been well-received, with some critics noting that he is one of the most recognizable characters and one of the best sidekicks in video games. Yoshi's image has also appeared on a range of products, including clothes and collectibles.
== Concept and creation == [[File:Yoshi-concept.png|left|thumb|upright|Considered after the development of ''Super Mario Bros.'', Yoshi's early design differs greatly from his finished appearance.<ref>{{citation|title=Mario Mania Player's Guide|author=Pam Sather, Scott Pelland|publisher=Nintendo Power|year=1991|page=32 | isbn=0-450-49606-6 |display-authors=etal}}</ref>]]
Shigeru Miyamoto, the video game designer at Nintendo credited with inventing the ''Mario'' series, had wanted Mario to have a dinosaur companion ever since the first release of ''Super Mario Bros.''; however, Nintendo engineers could not add such a character into the game due to the limitations of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).<ref name="ignpresents">{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/09/14/ign-presents-the-history-of-super-mario-bros|title=IGN Presents: The History of Super Mario Bros.|website=IGN|access-date=May 4, 2022|first=Marc|last=Nix|date=14 September 2010|archive-date=14 February 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080214150252/http://au.games.ign.com/articles/833/833615p1.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="history">{{cite web |last1=Sao |first1=Akinori |title=Developer Interview: Super Mario World & Yoshi's Island – Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition |url=https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-super-mario-world |publisher=Nintendo |access-date=October 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003014426/https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-super-mario-world |archive-date=October 3, 2017}}</ref>{{sfn|Kawasaki|1991|p=31}} The inspiration for Yoshi can be traced back further, to the green dragon Tamagon in the 1984 video game ''Devil World:'' also designed by Miyamoto, both are green lizards that hatch from eggs and can eat enemies with their large mouth, and also emit the same noise when they hatch.<ref name="onm" />{{sfn|Nutter|2006|p=118}} During the development of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', Miyamoto had a number of sketches around his desk, including an image of Mario riding a horse.<ref name="IGN2">{{cite web|title=Super Mario World: Mario Was Originally Punching Yoshi In The Head|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/28/super-mario-world-mario-was-originally-punching-yoshi-in-the-head|website=IGN|access-date=September 29, 2017|first=Hope|last=Corrigan|date=28 September 2017|archive-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929043031/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/28/super-mario-world-mario-was-originally-punching-yoshi-in-the-head|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto7">{{Cite web|last=Sholars|first=Mike|title=Yoshi Devolved From Babysitter to Baby|url=https://kotaku.com/yoshi-devolved-from-babysitter-to-baby-1845999049|website=Kotaku|date=7 January 2021|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010090758/https://kotaku.com/yoshi-devolved-from-babysitter-to-baby-1845999049|url-status=live}}</ref> Takashi Tezuka, a ''Mario'' series developer, speculated that Miyamoto's love of horse riding as well as country and western themes influenced Yoshi's creation.<ref name="onm">{{cite journal |year=2012 |title=A Brief History of... Yoshi |journal=Official Nintendo Magazine |issue=47 |pages=81–83|publisher=Nintendo|issn=1836-4276}}</ref>{{sfn|East|2012|p=52}} The concept of Mario riding a dinosaur also came from the NES video game ''Excitebike'', which featured people riding motorcycles.<ref name=onm/>
Once the more powerful Super NES was released, Miyamoto was finally able to implement Yoshi into the series, putting Yoshi into the video game ''Super Mario World''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/nsmb/vol2_page1.jsp |title=Wii.com – Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii |publisher=Nintendo Wii |access-date=2010-11-09 |archive-date=2009-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217145552/http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/nsmb/vol2_page1.jsp |url-status=dead }}</ref> As development of ''Super Mario World'' progressed, the team opted to set the game in a "dinosaur land", so Tezuka asked designer Shigefumi Hino to draw a reptile-like creature based on Miyamoto's sketches.<ref name="IGN2"/> Hino originally produced a design that Tezuka deemed too reptilian, and "didn't really fit into the Mario world", so he encouraged the designer to create a "cuter" character.<ref name="IGN2"/> According to Hino, Yoshi's tongue attack was originally conceived as Yoshi sticking out his tongue in surprise when Mario hit the back of his head. This was later "passed off" as Mario merely pointing forward to signal Yoshi to stick out his tongue.<ref name="PolyPunch" /><ref name="auto5">{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/confirmed-mario-was-originally-punching-yoshi-1818873540|title=Confirmed: Mario Was Originally Punching Yoshi|website=Kotaku|date=28 September 2017|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010100825/https://kotaku.com/confirmed-mario-was-originally-punching-yoshi-1818873540|url-status=live}}</ref> Alongside the individual Yoshi, ''Super Mario World'' also introduced other members of the Yoshi species, characterized by their variety of colors.<ref name="ignbio">{{cite web| title=Yoshi Biography | url=http://stars.ign.com/objects/924/924294_biography.html | website = IGN| access-date=November 28, 2017| url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071126124100/http://stars.ign.com/objects/924/924294_biography.html|archive-date= November 26, 2007}}</ref>
Yoshi proved to be popular in this debut, which caused the next game in the series, ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', to focus on the Yoshi species.<ref name="ignpresents" /><ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|title=Character Profile: Yoshi|work=Hardcore Gamer|date=2 December 2013|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/features/articles/character-profile-yoshi/62893/|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010095749/https://hardcoregamer.com/features/articles/character-profile-yoshi/62893/|url-status=live}}</ref> At Miyamoto's prompting, Hino landed on the idea of using Yoshi as the main character of a platforming game, with the goal of being more accessible than previous games in the ''Mario'' series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-super-mario-world/|title=Super Mario World & Yoshi's Island Developer Interview - SNES Classic Edition - Official Site|website=Nintendo|access-date=2021-10-10|archive-date=2021-06-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609090516/https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-super-mario-world/|url-status=dead}}</ref> To give the gameplay a more "gentle and relaxed pacing", the levels lack time limits and feature more exploration elements than previous games; Yoshi's flutter jump also makes him easier to control in the air than Mario.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/making-of-super-mario-world-2-yoshis-island/|title=The making of Yoshi's Island – How Nintendo delivered a sensational successor to Super Mario World|date=August 5, 2020|website=GamesRadar|access-date=October 6, 2020|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001084510/https://www.gamesradar.com/making-of-super-mario-world-2-yoshis-island/|url-status=live}}</ref> In this game, he is responsible for Baby Mario, which leads him to Bowser's Castle, where he is reunited with Baby Luigi. Yoshi successfully pulls the twins together just in time to go home after beating a huge Baby Bowser.<ref name="auto3" />
The version of Yoshi seen in the live-action ''Super Mario Bros.'' film was realized using a {{convert|0.91|m|ft|adj=mid|-tall|abbr=}} animatronic dinosaur. Yoshi was designed in the film by Dave Nelson. The animatronic had nearly 60 meters (200 ft) of cable and hundreds of moving parts inside of it and was controlled by nine puppeteers. The body was cable-controlled, while the head was radio-controlled. Nelson described the overall process as being "difficult."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/media/behindthescenes/yoshi.htm |title=Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive |publisher=SMB Movie |access-date=2010-11-09 |archive-date=2011-05-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513230427/http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/media/behindthescenes/yoshi.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The creation of Yoshi was handled by a company independent from the filmmakers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/specials/interviews/2_JeffGoodwin_3-30-09.html |title=Jeff Goodwin - SMB Archive Interview |publisher=Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive |date=2009-03-30 |access-date=2010-11-09 |archive-date=2010-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310101125/http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/specials/interviews/2_JeffGoodwin_3-30-09.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Appearances == {{summarize section|date=March 2024}}
===In ''Super Mario'' series=== {{multiple image | footer = ''Super Mario World'' featured Yoshi's first appearance ''(left)''. The inspiration for Yoshi can be traced back even further; Miyamoto designed a green dragon for the 1984 game ''Devil World'' which shared many similarities with Yoshi.{{sfn|Nutter|2006|p=118}} | align = right | direction = | width = | image1 = Super Mario World.png | width1 = 184 | alt1 = | caption1 = | image2 = Shigeru Miyamoto 20150610 (cropped 2).jpg | width2 = 120 | alt2 = | caption2 = }} Yoshi first appeared in the 1990 ''Super Mario World'', as a rideable companion to Mario.
Yoshi makes a minor cameo in ''Super Mario 64'', where he is found on the roof of Peach's castle after Mario collects all 120 Power Stars, where he delivers a message from the developers and rewards Mario with 100 extra lives and an improved Triple Jump.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imore.com/super-mario-3d-all-stars-tips-and-tricks-super-mario-64|title=Some tips and tricks for Super Mario 64|date=September 18, 2020|website=iMore|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=September 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919034257/https://www.imore.com/super-mario-3d-all-stars-tips-and-tricks-super-mario-64|url-status=live}}</ref> Yoshi is one of the primary protagonists and the first playable character in ''Super Mario 64 DS''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/11/21432703/super-mario-64-port-nintendo-ds-3ds-switch|title=A great Super Mario 64 port already exists, on the Nintendo DS|first=Ana|last=Diaz|website=Polygon|date=September 11, 2020|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010060402/https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/11/21432703/super-mario-64-port-nintendo-ds-3ds-switch|url-status=live}}</ref>
Yoshi returns as a mount in ''Super Mario Sunshine''<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/24/yoshi-evolution-of-a-dinosaur|title=Yoshi: Evolution of a Dinosaur|first=Lucas|last=Thomas|date=24 May 2010|work=IGN|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=28 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528190412/http://wii.ign.com/articles/109/1091970p8.html|url-status=live}}</ref>, ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', ''New Super Mario Bros. U''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/02/e3-2009-new-super-mario-bros-wii-hands-on|title=E3 2009: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Hands-on|work=IGN|first=Mark|date=2 June 2009|last=Bozon|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010061744/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/02/e3-2009-new-super-mario-bros-wii-hands-on|url-status=live}}</ref>, ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/games/super-mario-galaxy-2-3d-all-stars-missing/|title=Where Is Super Mario Galaxy 2 in Super Mario 3D All-Stars?|date=September 3, 2020|website=Den of Geek|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010062255/https://www.denofgeek.com/games/super-mario-galaxy-2-3d-all-stars-missing/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-02-25 |title=Back in the saddle with Yoshi in Super Mario Galaxy 2 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/back-in-the-saddle-with-yoshi-in-super-mario-galaxy-2/ |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=Destructoid |language=en-CA |archive-date=2022-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306233518/https://www.destructoid.com/back-in-the-saddle-with-yoshi-in-super-mario-galaxy-2/ |url-status=live }}</ref>, and ''Super Mario Maker''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-08-07 |title=Tool Palette - Super Mario Maker Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/super-mario-maker/Tool_Palette |access-date=2026-04-06 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>. Yoshi also appears in ''Super Mario Odyssey'' as a capturable character. He may be found on top of Peach's Castle and the player may employ his characteristic Flutter Jump and eating powers if captured.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/super-mario-odyssey-yoshi-location-guide/|title=How to find Yoshi in Super Mario Odyssey|first=Sam|last=Loveridge|date=October 24, 2017|website=gamesradar|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010063257/https://www.gamesradar.com/super-mario-odyssey-yoshi-location-guide/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Yoshi appears in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' as a playable character, with red, yellow, and blue variants. The Yoshis have the Flutter Jump ability, along with the ability to be ridden by other players.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Dalton |date=2023-08-31 |title=Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bringing Back 2012 Character, But With a Twist |url=https://gamerant.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-characters-yoshi-nabbit/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Game Rant |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026144844/https://gamerant.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-characters-yoshi-nabbit/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site |url=https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/super-mario-bros-wonder-switch/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230621170938/https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/super-mario-bros-wonder-switch/ |archive-date=2023-06-21 |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=www.nintendo.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
===In ''Yoshi'' series=== left|thumb|112x112px|The Yoshi egg used to represent the character|alt=A green-spotted dinosaur egg. Yoshi's initial appearance in the ''Yoshi'' series was in the puzzle game ''Yoshi'', where he counted the number of eggs hatched on the side of the screen.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/17/yoshi-review|access-date=May 4, 2022 |title=IGN: Yoshi (Virtual Console) Review|date=August 9, 2007|archive-date=August 9, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070809191532/http://wii.ign.com/articles/805/805744p1.html}}</ref> In another puzzle game, ''Yoshi's Cookie'', Yoshi appears as a character in V.S. mode.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review: Yoshi's Cookie (Wii Virtual Console / NES)|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/vc/yoshis_cookie_nes|date=April 5, 2008|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010065135/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/vc/yoshis_cookie_nes|url-status=live}}</ref>
Yoshi appears alongside Mario as a playable character in ''Yoshi's Safari'', where they must defeat Bowser and save Jewelry Land.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|title=Remembering the First and Only Mario FPS|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/13/mario-fps-yoshis-safari|first=Ben|last=Bertoli|date=13 March 2019|work=IGN|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=19 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019012443/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/13/mario-fps-yoshis-safari|url-status=live}}</ref>
Yoshi is the protagonist of ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', acting as the caretaker to Baby Mario.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/07/super_mario_world_2_yoshis_island_retro|title=Review: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (Super Nintendo)|date=July 23, 2009|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=April 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413200401/http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/07/super_mario_world_2_yoshis_island_retro|url-status=live}}</ref> The next ''Yoshi'' game, ''Yoshi's Story'', has the Yoshis world turned into a storybook, with six Yoshis as the protagonists.<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/03/10/yoshis-here|title=Yoshi's Here|work=IGN|date=2012-06-21|orig-date=1998-03-10|access-date=2023-01-11|archive-date=2023-01-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101110645/https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/03/10/yoshis-here|url-status=live}}</ref> Kamek and Bowser travel back in time in ''Yoshi's Island DS'' and kidnap all of the Mushroom Kingdom's youngsters, only to have some escape and join Yoshi in a journey to save the other kids.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/yoshis-island-ds-review/1900-6161583/|title=Yoshi's Island DS Review|work= GameSpot|date=September 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907003151/http://www.gamespot.com/yoshis-island-ds/reviews/yoshis-island-ds-review-6161583/|archive-date=September 7, 2013|access-date=May 4, 2022}}</ref> Yoshi reappears alongside the baby Mario brothers in ''Yoshi's New Island'', a prequel to ''Yoshi's Island DS''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/yoshi-s-new-island-review/1900-633/|title=Yoshi's New Island Review|website=Giant Bomb|date=13 March 2014|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=28 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128163852/https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/yoshi-s-new-island-review/1900-633/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Yoshi's next two games feature the character made of wool. In ''Yoshi's Woolly World'', Yoshi and Red Yoshi must save Craft Island from Kamek and Baby Bowser.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-poochy-yoshis-woolly-world/|title=Review: Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|date=February 1, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010072539/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-poochy-yoshis-woolly-world/|url-status=live}}</ref> The sequel, ''Yoshi's Crafted World'', has the Yoshis collecting the broken pieces of the Sundream Stone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-yoshis-crafted-world/|title=Review: Yoshi's Crafted World|date=March 30, 2019|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010072539/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-yoshis-crafted-world/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Yoshi is also the protagonist of the game ''Yoshi and the Mysterious Book'', released in May 2026, in which Yoshi finds a magical book containing information about unusual creatures so he decides to jump in and investigate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Join Yoshi for a page-turning adventure |url=https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Yoshi-and-the-Mysterious-Book-2915259.html |access-date=2025-11-07 |website=Nintendo of Europe SE |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Wallace |first=Mitch |title='Yoshi And The Mysterious Book' Brings Stop-Motion To Switch 2 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mitchwallace/2025/09/12/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-brings-stop-motion-to-switch-2/ |access-date=2025-11-07 |work=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Stein2026">{{cite web |last=Stein |first=Scott |date=2026-05-22 |title=Yoshi's New Switch 2 Game Is a Lovely Nintendo Wildlife Expedition |website=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/yoshis-new-switch-2-game-is-a-lovely-nintendo-wildlife-expedition/ |access-date=2026-05-22 }}</ref>
=== Other ''Super Mario'' games === Yoshi has appeared in nearly all of the ''Mario'' spin-off games, including every game in the ''Mario Kart''<ref name="auto3"/> and ''Mario Party'' series to date as a playable character.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Romano|first=Sal|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/09/mario-party-superstars-reveals-returning-boards-woody-woods-yoshis-tropical-island-and-horror-land|title=Mario Party Superstars reveals returning boards 'Woody Woods,' 'Yoshi's Tropical Island,' and 'Horror Land'|date=September 23, 2021|website=Gematsu|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010073855/https://www.gematsu.com/2021/09/mario-party-superstars-reveals-returning-boards-woody-woods-yoshis-tropical-island-and-horror-land|url-status=live}}</ref> Yoshis have also made appearances in multiple ''Mario'' sports games, such as ''Mario Tennis'',<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/22339948/mario-games-ranked-switch-super-nintendo-64-luigi-yoshi|title=Every Mario game available on Nintendo Switch, ranked|first1=Ben|last1=Kuchera|first2=Polygon|last2=Staff|website=Polygon|date=March 24, 2021|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010062644/https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/22339948/mario-games-ranked-switch-super-nintendo-64-luigi-yoshi|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Mario Golf'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/mario-golf-super-rush-second-update-september-2021/|title=Everything In Mario Golf: Super Rush's Second Content Update|date=September 24, 2021|website=ScreenRant|access-date=January 5, 2026|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010073859/https://screenrant.com/mario-golf-super-rush-second-update-september-2021/|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Mario Super Sluggers'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/nintendo-best-funniest-mario-characters/|title=Nintendo: The 10 Funniest Characters In The Mario Universe|date=April 9, 2021|website=ScreenRant|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010073855/https://screenrant.com/nintendo-best-funniest-mario-characters/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Super Mario Strikers'',<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/mario-yoshi-talk-super-rpg-paper-cartoon-voice/|title=Mario: Can Yoshi Talk?|date=June 3, 2021|website=ScreenRant|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010073857/https://screenrant.com/mario-yoshi-talk-super-rpg-paper-cartoon-voice/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Rob Burman and Matt Casamassina |work=IGN|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/28/mario-and-sonic-together-at-last |title=Mario and Sonic Together at Last |date=2007-03-28 |access-date=2022-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070406023004/http://wii.ign.com/articles/776/776460p1.html |archive-date=2007-04-06 }}</ref>
Yoshi appeared as a supporting cast member in ''Mario is Missing'' for NES, SNES, and MS-DOS in 1993.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/mario-is-missing |title=Mario is Missing! for NES |publisher=MobyGames |date=2003-09-26 |access-date=2010-11-09 |archive-date=2010-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620190427/http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/mario-is-missing |url-status=live }}</ref>
The Yoshi species makes its ''Paper Mario'' series debut in the fifth chapter of ''Paper Mario'' when Mario comes across a village of Yoshis. In the sequel, ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', Mario rescues a Yoshi egg that hatches into a baby Yoshi, who then joins his team during the third chapter of the game and can be named upon doing so. He also appears in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''.<ref name="auto4"/>
Yoshi is a playable character in ''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle'', being unlocked after fighting Mecha Jr. in the Lava Pit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://25yearslatersite.com/2020/09/10/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-is-worth-fighting-for/|title=Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is Worth Fighting For|date=September 10, 2020|website=25YL|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010135934/https://25yearslatersite.com/2020/09/10/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-is-worth-fighting-for/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== In other media === Yoshi makes a cameo appearance in ''Metal Gear'' (''The Twin Snakes'' and ''Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D'').<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/can-snake-eat-yoshi-meat-in-metal-gear-solid-3d-and-ot-5810150|title='Can Snake Eat Yoshi Meat in Metal Gear Solid 3D?' and Other Questions Kojima Productions Didn't Answer|website=Kotaku|date=9 June 2011|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010074914/https://kotaku.com/can-snake-eat-yoshi-meat-in-metal-gear-solid-3d-and-ot-5810150|url-status=live}}</ref> In ''Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes'', Yoshi and Mario appear as dolls that stand on a desk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/04/weird_metal_gear_tweets_are_making_people_think_an_announcement_is_coming_next_week|title=Weird Metal Gear Tweets are Making People Think an Announcement Is Coming Next Week|first=Push|last=Square|date=April 17, 2021|website=Push Square|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010074914/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/04/weird_metal_gear_tweets_are_making_people_think_an_announcement_is_coming_next_week|url-status=live}}</ref> Additional video game series in which Yoshi has made a cameo appearance includes ''The Legend of Zelda'' series (''Link's Awakening'' and ''Ocarina of Time'') as a collectible doll and as a framed photo in Hyrule Castle.<ref name="auto8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a671531/yoshis-secret-history-20-things-you-didnt-know-about-marios-dinosaur-sidekick/|title=20 things you didn't know about Yoshi|first=Mark|last=Langshaw|website=Digital Spy|date=October 4, 2015|access-date=May 4, 2022|archive-date=June 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627080313/https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a671531/yoshis-secret-history-20-things-you-didnt-know-about-marios-dinosaur-sidekick/|url-status=live}}</ref> Yoshi is the main character in the English localization of ''Tetris Attack''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/classic-nintendo-puzzle-game-panel-de-pon-has-been-added-to-switch-online/|title=Classic Nintendo puzzle game Panel De Pon has been added to Switch Online|date=May 15, 2020|website=VGC|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010070407/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/classic-nintendo-puzzle-game-panel-de-pon-has-been-added-to-switch-online/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Yoshi appears as a playable character in every installment of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Yoshi's moveset mostly consists of kicks, headbutts, tail attacks, and tongue grabs.<ref name="auto6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/109467/super-smash-bros-ultimate-character-profiles-yoshi|title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Character Profiles: Yoshi|website=Shacknews|date=22 January 2019|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010073154/https://www.shacknews.com/article/109467/super-smash-bros-ultimate-character-profiles-yoshi|url-status=live}}</ref>
The animated series ''Super Mario World'' features Yoshi as a regular character, voiced by Andrew Sabiston.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.cbr.com/nintendo-anatomy-the-5-weirdest-things-about-yoshis-body-revealed/|title = Nintendo Anatomy: The 5 Weirdest Things About Yoshi's Body, Revealed|date = 18 August 2020|access-date = 11 October 2021|archive-date = 11 October 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211011001616/https://www.cbr.com/nintendo-anatomy-the-5-weirdest-things-about-yoshis-body-revealed/|url-status = live}}</ref>
Yoshi is featured in the ''Super Mario Adventures'' comic serial printed in Nintendo Power, the ''Nintendo Adventure Books'', and the 1993 ''Super Mario Bros.'' film (taking the form of a realistic animatronic dinosaur). Yoshi is King Koopa's pet that later joins Princess Daisy's side. Yoshi first debuts in the first volume of ''Super Mario-Kun'' and has since become a frequent companion to Mario.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/12/japans_super_mario-kun_manga_series_gets_an_english-language_release_for_the_first_time|title=Japan's 'Super Mario-kun' Manga Series Gets An English-Language Release For The First Time|date=December 14, 2020|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010063520/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/12/japans_super_mario-kun_manga_series_gets_an_english-language_release_for_the_first_time|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, Yoshi makes an off-screen vocal cameo in ''The Super Mario Bros Movie'' during the post-credits scene, with archival audio of Kazumi Totaka being utilized.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shanfeld|first=Ethan|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/super-mario-bros-movie-post-credits-scene-sequel-1235574606/|title=How 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Post-Credits Scene Hints at a Sequel|date=April 5, 2023|website=Variety|access-date=2023-05-04|archive-date=2023-04-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407074754/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/super-mario-bros-movie-post-credits-scene-sequel-1235574606/|url-status=live}}</ref> He appears in the 2026 sequel, ''The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/first-look-yoshi-super-mario-galaxy-movie-release-moves-1236484330/|title=Illumination and Nintendo Move Up U.S. Release Date for “Super Mario Galaxy,” Reveal First Look at Yoshi |last=Weprin|first=Alex|date=January 25, 2026|access-date=January 25, 2026}}</ref> voiced by Donald Glover.<ref name="Glover">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2026/film/news/super-mario-galaxy-movie-donald-glover-yoshi-1236682959/|last=Moreau|first=Jordan|date=March 9, 2026|title=''Super Mario Galaxy Movie'' Casts Donald Glover as Yoshi|website=Variety|access-date=9 March 2026}}</ref>
Yoshi is featured prominently within the Super Nintendo World themed areas at Universal Parks, appearing in the ''Mario Kart'': Bowser's Challenge attraction, and Yoshi's Adventure, an omnimover attraction themed to the ''Yoshi's Island'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Explorer |first=T. D. R. |date=2023-01-03 |title=Super Nintendo World 2023 Guide & Tips |url=https://tdrexplorer.com/super-nintendo-world-guide/ |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=TDR Explorer |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201091348/https://tdrexplorer.com/super-nintendo-world-guide/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Promotion and reception == Yoshi is one of the most recognizable characters in the ''Mario'' series and is featured in a myriad of ''Mario'' merchandise, such as toys, shirts, and figures. Yoshi also appeared in two of Happy Meal promotions of ''Mario'' toys, which only featured Mario, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/8552.shtml |title=McDonald's: Take the Mario Challenge – Raving Toy Maniac |publisher=Toymania |access-date=2010-11-09 |archive-date=2011-07-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717081618/http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/8552.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> Yoshi was also one of the 12 initial amiibo figurines.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.techtimes.com/articles/14441/20140829/mario-yoshi-pikachu-link-four-12-characters-nintendo-amiibo.htm | title=Mario, Yoshi, Pikachu, Link just four of 12 characters arriving via Nintendo 'amiibo' | publisher=TECHTIMES. | date=29 August 2014 | access-date=30 November 2014 | author=deLooper, Christian | archive-date=4 December 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204182821/http://www.techtimes.com/articles/14441/20140829/mario-yoshi-pikachu-link-four-12-characters-nintendo-amiibo.htm | url-status=live }}</ref> As part of the release of ''Yoshi's Woolly World'', Yoshi Amiibo made out of yarn are either bundled with the game or sold separately.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/03/07/nintendos-mega-yarn-yoshi-coming-to-stores-again-this-month|title=Nintendo's Mega Yarn Yoshi Coming to Stores Again This Month|work=IGN|first=Cassidee|last=Mose|date=7 Mar 2016|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010080005/https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/03/07/nintendos-mega-yarn-yoshi-coming-to-stores-again-this-month|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to the regular-sized green, pink and light blue yarn Yoshi Amiibo, an 8-inch tall, green "Mega Yarn Yoshi" has been released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/24/9200829/yarn-yoshi-amiibo-mega-release-date-price|title=Attention: Nintendo is making a 'giant' version of the Yarn Yoshi amiibo|website=Polygon|date=2015-08-24|access-date=2016-10-07|archive-date=2016-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009141957/http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/24/9200829/yarn-yoshi-amiibo-mega-release-date-price|url-status=live}}</ref>
Since debuting in ''Super Mario World'', Yoshi has received largely positive reception. An article in ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' commented, "Maybe it was the undeniable dino charm. Maybe it was the insatiable appetite that put fellow foe-eater Kirby to shame. Or maybe it was the status of being Mario's newest best buddy. Whatever the reason, gamers took an immediate liking to Yoshi and his multicolored kin when ''Super Mario World'' hatched him into the pantheon of classic game characters."<ref>{{cite magazine |first=John |last=Ricciardi |title=Yoshi's Story: Yoshi Strikes Back |magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=104 |date=March 1998 |page=78}}</ref> The 2011 issue of the ''Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition'' ranked Yoshi at 21st place in their list of the "Top 50 Video Game Characters of All Time", making him the second highest-ranked ''Mario'' character on the list, of which Mario himself is ranked first.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Marchiafava |first1=Jeff |title=Guinness Names Top 50 Video Game Characters Of All Time |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/02/16/guinness-names-top-50-video-game-characters-of-all-time.aspx |magazine=Game Informer |access-date=May 4, 2022 |date=February 16, 2011 |archive-date=January 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121053547/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/02/16/guinness-names-top-50-video-game-characters-of-all-time.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> In a poll conducted in 2008, Yoshi was voted as the third-favorite video game character in Japan, with Cloud Strife and Mario placing second and first, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=And Japan's Favorite Video Game Characters Are...?|url=http://www.kotaku.com/5035884/and-japans-favorite-video-game-characters-are|publisher=Kotaku|access-date=2009-09-12|date=2008-08-12|archive-date=2009-08-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090815031629/http://kotaku.com/5035884/and-japans-favorite-video-game-characters-are|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''GameTrailers'' created a special tribute video for Yoshi for the release of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/life-and-super-mario/100394 |title=Super Mario Galaxy 2 Video Game, Life And Times Of Yoshi |publisher=GameTrailers |date=2010-05-20 |access-date=2010-11-09 |archive-date=2010-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100524113118/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/life-and-super-mario/100394 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Yardbarker'' included Yoshi in their "The most memorable characters from old school Nintendo games", stating that "Yoshi began life in ''Super Mario World''. However, the dinosaur with the lengthy tongue was swiftly spun off into his own video games. There's ''Yoshi's Island'', ''Yoshi's Cookie'', and more. Yoshi is off doing his own thing a lot of the time."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_most_memorable_characters_from_old_school_nintendo_games/s1__36068006|title=The most memorable characters from old school Nintendo games|date=October 6, 2021|website=Yardbarker|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117025028/https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_most_memorable_characters_from_old_school_nintendo_games/s1__36068006|url-status=live}}</ref> Chris Carter of ''Destructoid'' described Yoshi, along with Poochy, as "cute as hell" in the "Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World" promotion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/poochy-yoshi-shorts-are-cute-as-hell-easy-to-take-out-of-context/|title=Poochy & Yoshi shorts are cute as hell, easy to take out of context|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011000337/https://www.destructoid.com/poochy-yoshi-shorts-are-cute-as-hell-easy-to-take-out-of-context/|url-status=live}}</ref> Yoshi was voted one of the finest dinosaurs of pop culture by Jim Vorel of ''Paste'', who stated that "Yoshi has been a fan favorite since he first appeared alongside Mario on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. That's why he's the most famous dinosaur in the world."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/the-20-best-and-10-worst-dinosaurs-of-pop-culture/|title=The 20 Best (and 10 Worst) Dinosaurs of Pop Culture|date=June 12, 2015|website=Paste Magazine|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413123724/https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/the-20-best-and-10-worst-dinosaurs-of-pop-culture/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Yoshi was also praised for being the best video game sidekick. ''GameSpy'' ranked Yoshi as the seventh-best video game sidekick, above Luigi by reasoning that only Yoshi can pull off being green and still be cool.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/489/489774p4.html |title=Top Ten Videogame Sidekicks – Page 4 |publisher=GameSpy |access-date=2011-12-30 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616110855/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/489/489774p4.html|archive-date=2004-06-16}}</ref> ''Complex'' ranked Yoshi at fourth place among "The 25 Most Kickass Dragons in Video Games", adding "Yoshi would have to be one of the best sidekicks of all time".<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.complex.com/video-games/2012/02/the-25-most-kickass-dragons-in-video-games#23 |title=The 25 Most Kickass Dragons in Video Games |magazine=Complex |date=2012-02-03 |access-date=2012-07-30 |archive-date=2014-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630041218/http://www.complex.com/video-games/2012/02/the-25-most-kickass-dragons-in-video-games#23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Australia's ''Official Nintendo Magazine'' called Yoshi a "cute, trustworthy, a plumber's best friend" and compared Yoshi's loyalty to that of a dog.<ref name=onm/> Yoshi is ranked at 52nd place on ''GamesRadar''{{'}}s Top 100 video game heroes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/top-100-video-game-heroes/|title=100 best heroes in video games|date=28 February 2018|publisher=GamesRadar|access-date=20 October 2012|archive-date=11 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111101246/http://www.gamesradar.com/top-100-video-game-heroes/|url-status=live}}</ref> 4,228 gamers from all over the world were asked to choose their favorite "most loved sidekick characters in video games." Yoshi from ''Super Mario World'' came in top place and was voted the most popular sidekick character with 71 percent of the voting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://invisioncommunity.co.uk/most-popular-video-game-sidekicks/|title=Most Popular Video Game Sidekicks | Invision Game Community|website=invisioncommunity.co.uk|date=15 February 2021|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010233952/https://invisioncommunity.co.uk/most-popular-video-game-sidekicks/|url-status=live}}</ref> Yoshi was included in ''IGN''{{'}}s "The Best Video Game Wingmen Ever", stating that "Always ready to give his plumber friend a ride, Yoshi doesn't shy away from putting in extra effort, whether that means holding a Koopa shell in his mouth for an entire level or kicking his feet to get a little extra air during a jump, Yoshi has Mario's back."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/15/the-best-video-game-wingmen-ever|title=The Best Video Game Wingmen Ever|work=IGN|first=Chris|last=Reed|date=15 April 2014|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=12 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412080529/https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/15/the-best-video-game-wingmen-ever|url-status=live}}</ref> Yoshi has been named one of the best-supporting characters in video games by Kevin Wong of ''Complex'', stating that "Yoshi has everything Mario and Luigi need in a sidekick – a monstrous appetite, boots that can walk on Munchers, and the ability to breathe fire, fly, and cause earthquakes, depending on the Koopa shell's color. You have to love a sidekick that hatches with a built-in saddle."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/09/best-video-games-supporting-characters/|title=The Best Supporting Characters in Video Games|website=Complex|date=9 September 2013 |access-date=2021-10-10|archive-date=2021-10-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010103623/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/09/best-video-games-supporting-characters/|url-status=live}}</ref> Alyssa Mercante of ''GamesRadar'' also included Yoshi in their list of "The ten best video game animal companions," stating that "Yoshi is another companion that has achieved a level of fame virtually unrivaled by video game sidekicks."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-video-game-animal-companions/|title=The ten best video game animal companions|first=Alyssa|last=Mercante|date=October 26, 2019|website=gamesradar|access-date=October 10, 2021|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010103523/https://www.gamesradar.com/best-video-game-animal-companions/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Yoshi Committed Tax Fraud", an internet meme that began in May 2018, is a reference to jokes about Yoshi dodging taxes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/yoshis-tax-fraud-story-a-hardboiled-detective-tale-1844410806|title=Yoshi's Tax Fraud Story: A Hardboiled Detective Tale|website=Kotaku|date=16 July 2020|access-date=10 October 2021|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010232357/https://kotaku.com/yoshis-tax-fraud-story-a-hardboiled-detective-tale-1844410806|url-status=live}}</ref>
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== References ==
=== Citations === {{Reflist}}
=== Sources === * 50px Text was copied from [https://www.mariowiki.com/Yoshi Yoshi] at Super Mario Wiki, which is released under a [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA 3.0) license]. * {{cite journal|last1=Kawasaki|first1=Hondai|title=1990 developer interview|script-journal=ja:任天堂公式ガイドブックスーパーマリオワールド―Super Mario bros.4 (ワンダーライフスペシャル 任天堂公式ガイドブック) (English translation)|date=January 1991|pages=167|publisher=Shogakkan|location=Tokyo|language=ja}} * {{cite book|title=Mario Mania|date=August 1991|last1=''Nintendo Power'' staff|publisher=Future plc|location=Bath|page=32}} * {{cite journal|last1=Nutter|first1=Lee|title=Retro: Yoshi|journal=Official Nintendo Magazine|date=December 2006|issue=10|pages=118–119|publisher=Future plc|location=Bath}}
== External links == * [http://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/yoshi/ Yoshi at Play Nintendo]
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