Editing Yoshi

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:''For fighter info, see [[Yoshi (SSB)]], [[Yoshi (SSBM)]], [[Yoshi (SSBB)]], [[Yoshi (SSB4)]], and [[Yoshi (SSBU)]].''

|image        = [[File:Yoshi MP10.png|Yoshi|200px]]

|caption      = [[File:YoshiSymbol.svg|50px]]

Official artwork of Yoshi from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party 10}}''.

|lastappearance=''{{s|mariowiki|WarioWare Gold}}'' (2018)

|species      = [[mariowiki:Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]

|gender      = Male

|homeworld    = {{s|mariowiki|Yoshi's Island}}

|creator      = Shigefumi Hino

|artist      = Shigefumi Hino<br>Masanori Sato

'''Yoshi''' ({{ja|ヨッシー|Yosshī}}, ''Yoshi'') is a major character in the ''{{uv|Mario}}'' series. Initially debuting in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}'', Yoshi's popularity resulted in him starring in [[Yoshi (universe)|his own series]], which follows his and [[mariowiki:Yoshi (species)|his species]]' adventures. As a member of the "[[List of Super Smash Bros. series characters#"Perfect-attendance crew"|perfect-attendance crew]]", Yoshi has been featured as a playable character throughout the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] series.

Yoshi is the most recurring member of the [[mariowiki:Yoshi (species)|sentient, multicolored dinosaur species of the same name]]. He debuted in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}'', where [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] would be able to find {{s|mariowiki|Yoshi Egg}}s, which would hatch automatically, revealing a full-grown Yoshi. Later in the game, {{s|mariowiki|Baby Yoshi}}s could also be found. The player could grab these Baby Yoshis and toss them around like they could with a shell. However, they could also make the Baby Yoshi mature into a fully grown Yoshi by feeding them five enemies, upon which they could ride the Yoshi's back.

Alongside Yoshi himself, three differently colored Yoshis were introduced, each of which has a distinct special ability that can be used so long as they have a [[mariowiki:Koopa Troopa (species)|Koopa Troopa]] shell in their mouths. {{s|mariowiki|Blue Yoshi}} can fly; {{s|mariowiki|Red Yoshi}} can breathe Fireballs; and {{s|mariowiki|Yellow Yoshi}} can emit a {{s|mariowiki|sand cloud}} after landing a jump.

While Yoshi himself does not have any distinct special abilities, he can use each of the three other Yoshis' abilities by holding a shell of the same color as the respective Yoshi, such as a red shell allowing him to breathe Fireballs. By extension, the other three Yoshis can do the same.

Due to Shigeru Miyamoto's dislike of subsequent ''Yoshi'' games, he aimed to make a game starring Yoshi that was authentic to his character.<ref>''The Ultimate History of Video Games: The Story Behind the Craze that Touched our Lives and Changed the World'', p. 518.</ref> This game would come to be known as ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island}}'', which saw the original four Yoshis joined by more members of their species. ''Yoshi's Island'' also saw the original four Yoshis sport updated and/or new abilities that since become standard for their species as a whole since then.

The Yoshis' ability to eat virtually anything was expanded to include the ability to create Yoshi Eggs capable of being [[mariowiki:Egg Throw|thrown]]. In addition, the Yellow Yoshi's sand cloud-generating jump was modified into a {{s|mariowiki|Ground Pound}} usable by any other Yoshis. Outside of these updated abilities, the Yoshis also gained the ability to {{s|mariowiki|Flutter Jump}} and [[mariowiki:Morph Bubble|transform into certain vehicles]]. In addition to being the first installment of the [[mariowiki:Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' sub-series]], the game is the earliest installment in ''Mario'' series' in-universe timeline: it details {{s|mariowiki|Baby Luigi}} being captured by {{s|mariowiki|Kamek}} while being delivered by a {{s|mariowiki|stork}}, while Yoshi and his fellow Yoshis discover the missing {{s|mariowiki|Baby Mario}} and work to rejoin him with his twin brother.  

Yoshi makes his first appearance in a fighting game in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' as a starting playable character. His design is based on his appearance from ''Super Mario World''. In comparison to the rest of the roster, Yoshi is arguably the most unique. His shield is unique, as it is a {{s|mariowiki|Yoshi Egg}} instead of a standard bubble that shrinks, which makes him immune to [[shield stab]]bing.

Another noticeable distinction Yoshi possesses is his lack of a recovery move. Instead, he makes up for it with a massive and [[Knockback resistance|generally safe]] double jump. These unique traits make Yoshi rather difficult for beginners to learn, yet his very versatile combo options, most notably his [[double jump cancel]]ed aerials, are very useful for combos, [[pressuring]] and KOing.

 

Yoshi is currently ranked 5th on the [[tier list]], placing him in the A tier.

Although Yoshi can continue to [[double jump cancel]], he was somewhat nerfed; he is now unable to [[jump]] out of his [[shield]] and continues to lack a [[third jump]], two distinct traits that must be adapted to in order to bypass their drawbacks. However, Yoshi's unique shield physics, agile yet heavy hurtbox, and powerful attacks nonetheless make him a capable character.

While Yoshi was initially regarded poorly, his position in the current metagame has improved significantly, due to recent high tournament results by particular Yoshi professionals, notably {{Sm|aMSa}}. As a result, he is currently ranked 12th on the tier list, placing him in the D tier.

====Classic====

''Yoshis are gentle, fleet-of-foot dinosaurs that make their home on idyllic Yoshi's Island. They come in a variety of colors and have evolved an interesting trait to help increase their numbers: they can transform anything they swallow into an egg. With adhesive tongues and bottomless bellies, Yoshis have been known to eat anything.''

*[[Super Mario World]] 08/91 (SNES)

Yoshi Trophy Melee.png|Trophy [Classic Mode]

Yoshi Trophy (Smash).png|Smash Red trophy [Adventure Mode]

Yoshi Trophy (Smash 2).png|Smash Blue Trophy [All-Star Mode]

Image:Mario and Yoshi Trophy Melee.png|Mario and Yoshi trophy (unobtainable)

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Yoshi once again returns as a playable character in ''Brawl''. Unlike in ''SSB'' and ''Melee'', he now sports his design from ''{{s|mariowiki|Yoshi's Story}}''. His moves are relatively unchanged from his ''Melee'' moveset, except for the fact that his [[up special move]], the [[Egg Toss]], can now function somewhat as a [[third jump]] when used in mid-air. This is a welcome change for Yoshi, especially since his already fast [[air speed]] has become even faster, and the directional [[air dodge]] that aided his recovery in ''Melee'' has been removed. Yoshi also boasts a much better grab game, thanks to receiving grab release follow-ups.

As a result of the severity of his nerfs, Yoshi is currently ranked 27th on the tier list, placing him in the D tier.

[[File:Yoshi - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|150px|The Yoshi trophy in ''Brawl'']]

:''A creature that hails from Yoshi's Island. Yoshi's come in a variety of colors, and all possess gentle personalities. No matter what problems they face, they always look like they're having fun. Yoshi's use their long tongues to grab and swallow fruit and enemies. They can convert what they swallow into eggs, which they then lay. They also give Mario rides.''

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! Character(s)  

| [[mariowiki:Yoshi Car|Car Yoshi]]

| [[mariowiki:Yoshi|Eight Yoshis]]

| {{SortKey|Mario Luigi Peach Bowser Yoshi}}{{Head|Mario|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Luigi|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Peach|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Bowser|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Yoshi|s=16px|g=SSBB}}

| {{s|mariowiki|Yoshi}}

| {{SortKey|Mario Luigi Peach Bowser Yoshi}}{{Head|Mario|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Luigi|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Peach|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Bowser|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Yoshi|s=16px|g=SSBB}}

| {{SortKey|Mario Luigi Peach Bowser Yoshi}}{{Head|Mario|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Luigi|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Peach|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Bowser|s=16px|g=SSBB}}{{Head|Yoshi|s=16px|g=SSBB}}

| {{s|mariowiki|Yoshi Ship}}

Yoshi returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. Unlike in ''Brawl'', Yoshi's overall color scheme is considerably brighter. He also he appears more cartoony and now stands in a more upright position, all of which make him appear much more in line with his appearances in the latest ''Mario'' and ''Yoshi'' games.

However, Yoshi also received nerfs to his overall damage output. His grab game has been also drastically nerfed, as the removal of [[chain grab]]bing removed his useful grab release follow-ups. Despite his improved shield, Yoshi's rolls are still short-distanced, limiting his ability to escape from pressure.

Overall, Yoshi's buffs are significant enough to have noticeably improved his viability from ''Brawl''. To reflect this, Yoshi is currently ranked 34th on the [[tier list]], placing him in the D tier. While Yoshi has a minimal presence in competitive play despite this strengths, he has achieved varying degrees of success regardless. This includes winning a few local tournaments in both singles and [[doubles]] play, and achieving several top 50 placings (some of which are top 10 placings) at regional and national tournaments.

:'''Yoshi'''

:{{Flag|North America}} ''As dependable a partner as one could hope for, Yoshi often aids Mario in his adventures. Yoshi can swallow just about anything and make an egg of it instantly. He's got some serious airborne power, making launching opponents skyward and then following up with more attacks a wise choice.''

:{{Flag|Europe}} ''They say man's best friends is a dog, but Mario's may well be Yoshi. He lives on Yoshi's Island, and can swallow up just about anything, then lay it as an egg. In this game, jumping is his forte - he can leap really high, then quickly land again, making chasing after launched opponents and getting in sneaky follow-up strikes easy.''

:'''Yoshi (Alt.)'''

:{{Flag|North America}} ''Yoshi's up special move Egg Throw is a projectile attack that travels farther the longer the button is held. Yoshi will also rise a bit if this move is used in midair. The side special Egg Roll turns Yoshi into a rolling, damaging egg. Yoshi won't roll off an edge if no directions are pressed.''

:{{Flag|Europe}} ''When you use the Egg Throw up special, how far Yoshi throws the egg depends on how long you hold the button. In mid-air, the move also makes him rise a bit. Egg Roll, a side special, sends him rolling inside an egg. If you don't control him while he's rolling, he'll stop just before he rolls off the edge of a platform.''

:'''Yoshi + Egg 1'''

:{{Flag|North America}} ''This heartwarming contraption looks more at home in a theme park than a raceway, but don't be fooled—this egg-shaped frame can dive under the sea or soar through the skies with ease! Your opponents will be filled with envy when you break this out in Mario Kart 7.''

:{{Flag|Europe}} ''This kart combo looks like it belongs in a theme park rather than on a racetrack. But, of course, looks can be deceiving! The egg-shaped frame known as the Egg 1 is a speed demon in the water. Mario Kart 7's tracks include everything from deep blue seas to soaring slide routes, so you've got to be prepared for anything!''

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YoshiTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)

YoshiAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)

YoshiAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)

Egg1Trophy3DS.png|Yoshi + Egg 1

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==

[[File:Yoshi SSBU.png|thumb|right|Official artwork of Yoshi for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]

{{Main|Yoshi (SSBU)}}

Yoshi is confirmed to be a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. He now has a new [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Yoshi|alternate costume]] based on his appearance in ''{{s|supermariowiki|Yoshi's Crafted World}}''.

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*While Yoshi is a heavyweight in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, this is highly unusual in comparison to his weight in ''Mario'' spin-off games. In the SNES and Nintendo 64 eras, Yoshi was characterized as being the fastest of the lightweights; beginning in the GameCube era, he is a middleweight that trends towards speed. Additionally, the ''Mario Kart'' series have always classified Yoshi as either a lightweight or middleweight.

**[[Rosalina]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] also possess this quirk. Rosalina is portrayed as a heavyweight in ''Mario'' spin-offs, yet is portrayed as a lightweight in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', being only heavier than {{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSB4|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSB4|Mewtwo}}. Bowser Jr. is, like Yoshi, a heavyweight in ''SSB4'', although in the ''Mario'' spin-offs, he is either a lightweight or middleweight.

*Yoshi is the only character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series to use the same set of voice clips since ''SSB''.

**Unlike other non-human ''Mario'' characters, such as [[Donkey Kong]], [[Bowser]], [[Diddy Kong]] and [[King K. Rool]], Yoshi is also one of the three ''Mario'' characters to retain his standard voice clips from the games he appears in. The other two are Bowser Jr. and the [[Koopalings]].

*Yoshi is the only character to have a unique shield, which is a {{s|mariowiki|Yoshi Egg}} instead of a bubble.

*Even though Yoshi can take on different colors, the color of his [[Egg Roll]] egg and the eggs he can throw will still be the default green, unlike other games such as ''Yoshi's Story'' where the egg color would match that of the Yoshi's. This would later be changed in ''SSB4''.

*Yoshi is the only character of "[[Veteran#"Perfect-attendance crew"|The Original 8]]" to not appear in the ''SSB4'' [[E3]] 2013 trailer.

**As of ''Brawl'', he is the last of the "Original 8" to be revealed as a veteran for a subsequent ''Super Smash Bros.'' game, and the only one in ''Brawl'' to be confirmed on the [[DOJO!!]] before appearing in a trailer.

*Yoshi and [[Captain Falcon]] are the only sole representatives to appear in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

**He is also the only sole representative to consistently remain a starter throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

**He is also the only member of "The Original 8" to remain a sole representative, since the other members of "The Original 8" have been joined by other representatives either in their debut or in later installments.

*Including sub-franchises, Yoshi is the only overall {{uv|Mario}} representative to not have "Congratulations" written in Mario-themed font in his [[congratulations screen]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.

*Throughout the series, Yoshi has been one of the only two characters whose [[up special move]] could not be used for [[recovery]], the other being [[Jigglypuff]].