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| {{disambig2|Yoshi's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros''|the character in other contexts|Yoshi}} | | {{disambig2|Yoshi's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros.''|the character in other contexts|Yoshi}} |
| {{Infobox Character | | {{Infobox Character |
| |name = Yoshi | | |name = Yoshi |
| |image = [[File:Yoshi SSB.png]] | | |image = [[File:Yoshi SSB.gif|Yoshi]] |
| |symbol = preBrawl | | |symbol = preBrawl |
| |game = SSB | | |game = SSB |
| |ssbgame1 = SSBM | | |ssbgame1 = Melee |
| |ssbgame2 = SSBB | | |ssbgame2 = Brawl |
| |ssbgame3 = SSB4
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| |ssbgame4 = SSBU
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| |availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | | |availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] |
| |tier = A | | |tier = C |
| |tierJP = ?
| | |ranking = 6 |
| |ranking = 5 | |
| |rankingJP = 10
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| '''Yoshi''' ({{ja|ヨッシー|Yosshī}}, ''Yoshi'') is a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' He is known for his unique [[double jump]], shield and slew of low-lag, yet often powerful moves. | | '''Yoshi''' ({{ja|ヨッシー}}, ''Yosshī'', sometimes spelled '''Yossy''' in Japan) is a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' |
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| Yoshi is voiced by the series' composer {{s|mariowiki|Kazumi Totaka}}, who reprises his role from ''Yoshi's Story'' through re-purposed voice clips. Subsequent ''Smash'' games would re-purpose Yoshi's voice clips from this game. | | Yoshi ranks 6th in the C tier on SSB's current tier list due to having the most damaging move in the game (his {{mvsub|Yoshi|SSB|down aerial}}), an effective [[meteor smash]] in his {{mvsub|Yoshi|SSB|forward aerial}}, a very unique [[double jump]] which allows him to get out of [[combo]]s and/or reduce [[knockback]] of moves and to [[DJC]], and a unique shield that allows him to egg [[parry]]. However, despite having these properties, Yoshi has a terrible [[grab]] and bad [[out of shield]] moves which prevents him from properly dealing with characters with high pressure, namely {{SSB|Kirby}}, {{SSB|Fox}}, and {{SSB|Pikachu}}. |
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| Yoshi currently ranks 5th in the [[tier list]], placing him in the A tier. Yoshi is known for having unique properties compared to the other characters in the game: his [[shield]]—which is an egg rather than the standard energy bubble—doesn't shrink, making him completely immune to [[shield stabbing]], allowing [[parry]]ing techniques, and also lasts slightly longer than the normal shield. In addition, his midair jump gives him a type of [[armor]] throughout its duration, allowing him to escape [[combo]]s and even [[DJC counter|hit back]]. Yoshi's stats are rather unique as well; despite him having above average [[weight]], he has decent [[dashing]] speed and the fastest [[air speed]] in the game. Yoshi's [[down aerial]] is the most effective damage racking move in the game, dealing a maximum of 56% damage, while landing the move is made even easier using the [[double jump cancel]] technique, which can also be applied to his other useful aerials. His {{mvsub|Yoshi|SSB|forward aerial}} is an effective [[meteor smash]] with very quick startup yet high power, along with the ability to combo into it with moves such as {{mvsub|Yoshi|SSB|forward tilt}}. Yoshi has useful combo options outside this, including a versatile {{mvsub|Yoshi|SSB|up tilt}} that can [[juggle]] [[fastfaller]]s or heavyweights at any percent due to having set knockback, and lead into an aerial or up smash, with a late-hitting neutral aerial being able to followup with another up tilt to continue the combo.
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| However, Yoshi's above average weight and size make him rather easy for quicker characters (such as {{SSB|Pikachu}} and {{SSB|Fox}}) to combo. In addition, his [[grab]] is very slow and [[punish]]able, yet having limited [[range]] compared to other tether grabs. Yoshi also lacks a rising [[up special]] to [[recover]], forcing him to use his double jump, meaning that if he [[flinch]]es out of his double jump, he will be unable to recover. Yoshi's biggest problems, however, are his huge difficulties dealing with [[pressure]], especially shield pressure, as well as lacking reliable [[approach]] options with considerable range, making it very easy for characters with [[disjointed]] moves (most particularly {{mvsub|Kirby|SSB|up tilt|poss=y}}) to simply out[[space]] him constantly.
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| ==Attributes== | | ==Attributes== |
| [[File:SSB64 Congratulations Yoshi.png|thumb|250px|Yoshi's ending picture in Super Smash Bros.]] | | [[File:Yoshistoryending.jpg|thumb|250px|Yoshi's ending picture in Super Smash Bros.]] |
| [[File:Ssb64yoshi.jpg|thumb|Yoshi using Egg Lay in the ''Smash 64'' instruction booklet.]]
| | One of Yoshi's most known attributes is his [[shield]]. It lasts slightly longer than other shields, and it is immune to [[shield stabbing]] because it covers his whole body and does not shrink. On the down side, Yoshi has a sluggish roll, and it takes slightly longer for Yoshi to exit his shield than other characters. Yoshi has some fairly powerful moves, such as his forward aerial [[meteor smash]], but not many KO moves. He has above average movement speed, with the fastest [[air speed]] in the game. His double jump also gives him [[launch resistance]], probably to help his lack of a third jump. |
| Yoshi is a surprisingly heavy character (third heaviest character in ''Smash 64''), yet is relatively quick, with the fastest [[air speed]] in the game, with a moderately fast [[dashing]] speed and fast [[walking]] speed to complement this. He has an average [[falling speed]] and [[fast falling]] speed. Unlike other characters, Yoshi's [[shield]] is not a bubble, but a Yoshi egg, which lasts slightly longer than other shields. It is also immune to [[shield stabbing]] due to the shield covering his whole body and not shrinking (rather, it becomes darker to indicate how close it is to breaking). However, it takes slightly longer to get out of than other shields. Yoshi has a rather sluggish [[roll]], limiting his [[OoS]] options (though he can [[jump]] out of his shield, unlike in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''). Yoshi lacks a third jump, but his [[double jump]] is very large and also gives him a special type of [[armor]] during most of the animation. The unique properties of his double jump allow him to "[[double jump cancel counter]]", which enables him to escape combos and counterattack.
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| Yoshi has many KO moves, such as his forward smash and forward aerial (the latter of which can [[meteor smash]]). He has a huge amount of [[combo]] moves, such as his forward tilt and up tilt. The former has high [[hitstun]] and can easily combo into itself or a forward aerial. The latter hits opponents vertically with [[set knockback]], allowing it to easily lead into aerials such as back aerial and up aerial. This is also an effective KO setup at higher percentages. His up tilt can also [[juggle]] [[fastfaller]]s at any percentages, which can also be done in conjunction with an up aerial. Yoshi's down tilt also has set knockback, and sends opponents on a [[semi-spike]] trajectory, making it a useful [[gimping]] move. Yoshi can use a well-known glitch-tactic called [[double jump cancel]], allowing him to use aerials quicker and combo with aerials more reliably. It's especially effective with his down aerial, which can rack up a huge amount of damage (maximum of 56%) somewhat quickly. Yoshi can [[parry]] attacks by timing a shield correctly (within 4 [[frame]]s of being hit), which allows him to use an attack out of his shield immediately; and while the foe still has freeze frames to endure. In high level play, Yoshi is known for being able to break shields quickly using his [[Z-cancel]]led neutral aerial while using DJC. This is known as a [[shield break combo]]. His DJC'd down aerial can also break a shield if used correctly. | |
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| Yoshi also has a [[projectile]] in his [[up special move]], [[Egg Throw]]. It is difficult to control, however, due to the arc that it travels in, and it is too slow and short-ranged to be as effective as some of the other projectiles in the game. The explosion does have good range and power, though.
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| Yoshi has several weaknesses, however. He has a lot of trouble dealing with [[pressure]], especially from characters such as {{SSB|Kirby}} and {{SSB|Fox}}. While his [[recovery]] can travel a decent distance due to his very high air speed, getting hit out of his double jump basically leaves him helpless, as he lacks a third jump to use. Even weak projectiles such as Fox's [[Blaster]] can cause Yoshi to lose his double jump. Yoshi's [[grab]] is slow, laggy and lacks [[range]] compared to other ranged grabs ({{SSB|Link}} and {{SSB|Samus}}'s grabs). Yoshi is also fairly vulnerable to some combos due to his tall size and heavy [[weight]]. In addition to this, his reliable [[approach]] options lack range, giving him large trouble dealing with moves like {{SSB|Kirby}}'s up tilt. | | Yoshi's forward and up tilts are effective combo moves. The former has high [[hitstun]], and at mid percentages, it can lead into a forward aerial. The latter has moderate [[set knockback]] and can easily combo into an aerial, including a back or up aerial as a KO move at high percentages. His down tilt also hes set knockback, and good range, being a useful [[edgeguarding]] move. His smashes are also powerful, but aren't very fast. His up tilt and up smash allow him to [[juggle]] semi-effectively. Yoshi has effective aerials - a well known feature he can use is the [[double jump cancel]], which is extremely useful and especially effective with a down aerial, as it can easily rack up huge damage (maximum of 56%), and even [[zero-death]] some characters. He can use DJC to "Counter" other attacks and escape combos due to the unique properties of his double jump. Yoshi can [[Perfect shield|parry]] by using the shield at a perfect moment [within 4 frames of being hit] and can then hit his attacker immediately. In high level play, Yoshi is known for being able to break shields quickly using his Z-canceled neutral aerial while using DJC. This is known as a [[shield break combo]]. His forward aerial is an effective [[meteor smash]], with high power and very fast speed, while being easy to land. His back aerial and up aerial are powerful KO moves, with the former being useful for [[edgeguarding]]. Yoshi can also use the [[Edge-canceled eggs]] and Egg Bomb cancel techniques. |
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| ==Differences between game versions==
| | Yoshi also has a projectile in his up special move, [[Egg Throw]]. It is difficult to control, however, due to the arc that it travels in, and it is too slow and short-ranged to be as effective as some of the other projectiles in the game. The explosion does have good range and power, though. |
| ===NTSC-J to NTSC-U===
| | Yoshi has [[knockback resistance]] during his second jump, but he lacks a third jump. Thus, he is highly vulnerable to being hit after his second jump while recovering. |
| Yoshi was buffed overall in his transition to NTSC-U. His air and falling speeds are faster, both of which help significantly his combo ability with the former also aiding his recovery and his ability to escape aerial pressure along with his increased double jump armor. His down smash is also a more reliable KO and edgeguarding move. However, Yoshi also received indirect nerfs, due to the removal of [[momentum sliding]] and the higher [[SDI]] presence. Nevertheless, Yoshi is much better than in the Japanese version, which is reflected in his tier position. | |
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| ====Attributes====
| | What keeps Yoshi from being in the high tiers is that he has difficultly dealing with [[pressure]]. Yoshi also lacks a third jump, and so simply attacking him out of his double jump can prevent him from recovering (projectiles can also cause this), although his knockback resistance during his double jump and very high air speed help this problem. He also has possibly the worst [[grab]] in the game - while it is a ranged grab, it has short range compared to {{SSB|Link}} and {{SSB|Samus}}'s grabs, and it is slow and laggy, leaving him very vulnerable if it misses. Yoshi is also fairly easy to combo due to his above average size and [[weight]]. He also has a very high learning curve, and it is substantial being that he must often use mind games to approach characters, in which his are harder to learn. |
| *{{buff|Yoshi's double-jump has increased armor (110 → 140).}}
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| *{{buff|Yoshi's double-jump has increased horizontal velocity (0.35 → 0.4).}}
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| *{{buff|Yoshi has increased [[air speed]] (40 → 44).}}
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| *{{change|Yoshi has increased [[falling speed]] (55 → 58).}}
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| *{{change|Yoshi has increased [[gravity]] (2.7 → 2.8).}}
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| *{{nerf|The removal of [[momentum sliding]] slightly hinders Yoshi's approach.}}
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| | Yoshi has very average [[matchup]]s overall. He is heavily countered by the top three characters in ''Smash 64'' ({{SSB|Pikachu}}, {{SSB|Kirby}}, and {{SSB|Fox}}), with the hardest counter being Kirby. Overall, he does well against the lower tiers and poorly against the higher tiers, granting Yoshi a spot around the very middle of the [[tier list]]. What sets Yoshi apart is that his unique hit box and the overall lack of high level Yoshi players makes him a unique matchup for any character. |
| *{{change|Up tilt and down tilt now have a medium kick/punch sound rather than a heavy kick/punch.}}
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| *{{buff|Down smash deals 1% more damage (13% → 14%) and launches opponents at a lower angle (35° → 30°), improving its KO and edgeguarding potential.}}
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| ==Moveset== | | ==Moveset== |
| [[File:SSB64 Yoshi.gif|right]] | | [[File:SSB64 Yoshi.gif|right]] |
| [[File:Yoshi SSB AIR ATTACKS.PNG|thumb|175px|Yoshi's aerial attacks]] | | [[File:Yoshi SSB AIR ATTACKS.PNG|right|thumb|175px|Yoshi's aerial attacks]] |
| ''For a gallery of Yoshi's hitboxes, see [[/Hitboxes|here]].'' | | [[Image:Ssb64yoshi.jpg|thumb|right|Yoshi in the ''SSB'' instruction booklet.]] |
| {{MovesetTable | | {{MovesetTable |
| |game=SSB | | |game=SSB |
| |neutralcount=2 | | |neutralcount=2 |
| |neutralname=Kick ({{ja|けり|Keri}}) / Kick Kick ({{ja|けりけり|Keri Keri}}) | | |neutral1name=Kick |
| |neutral1dmg=3% | | |neutral1dmg=3% |
| | |neutral1desc=A kick. |
| | |neutral2name=Double Kick |
| |neutral2dmg=5% | | |neutral2dmg=5% |
| |neutraldesc=Yoshi performs a weak left kick, followed by a stronger right kick. The first hit comes out on frame 3, making it Yoshi's fastest ground move. The first hit does reliably lead into the second hit, although the second hit can be shielded on hit at lower percents with a [[crouch cancel]]. Both hits are actually guaranteed on shield and Yoshi can delay the second hit to potentially catch the opponent’s [[Out of shield]] options. Neutral attack can be used as a quick move to interrupt the opponent but it is overall situational due to its low reward along with it being unsafe on shield. | | |neutral2desc=Another kick. |
| |ftiltname=Strong Kick ({{ja|つよいけり|Tsuyoi Keri}}) | | |ftiltname=Forward Kick |
| |ftiltdmg=13% | | |ftiltdmg=13% |
| |ftiltdesc=Yoshi kicks forward with his right foot. The move can be angled up or down although its damage and knockback are the same with all angles, with its damage being relatively high. Unlike other forward tilts, the move launches opponents vertically and as the move has low ending lag, this means that forward tilt possesses solid combo potential. It can be used as a combo starter or a combo extender, which can then potentially lead into a KO. The move's relatively high damage and relatively low ending lag also make it completely safe on shield, with the move granting Yoshi a large enough frame advantage on shield to lead into a guaranteed jab. | | |ftiltdesc=Kicks suddenly forward. Can be angled. Below average upward diagonal knockback. Useful for setting up his fair spike due to its hitstun. Referred to as the best forward tilt in ''Smash 64'' due to its very fast speed and good power. |
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| Yoshi's forward tilt is overall considered to be the best forward tilt in the game due to its high combo potential (especially compared to other forward tilts) as well as its solid damage, low ending lag and its safety on shield.
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| |utiltname=Nasal Rise ({{ja|はなつきあげ|Hana Tsukiage}}) | | |utiltdesc=Upwards headbutt, has set upwards knockback. Great for setting up [[combo]]s, and a very useful move if used correctly. |
| |utiltdmg=12% | | |dtiltname=Tail Sweep |
| |utiltdesc=Yoshi performs an upwards headbutt. The move has high set knockback which launches opponents towards Yoshi. The move comes out on frame 7 and has low ending lag which along with its knockback, makes it a very strong combo tool, regardless of the opponent's percent. The move can easily start combos at lower percents (which can potentially lead into a KO) while at higher percents, it can lead into raw KO moves. Yoshi's followup options depend on his opponent, with Yoshi having more followup options against fast fallers (with moves like another up tilt or up smash only working on fast fallers). Yoshi's head is also [[intangible]] while performing the move which makes it an effective anti-air and the move is solidly advantageous on shield, being able to lead into strong shield pressure. | |
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| The main downside with Yoshi's up tilt is that because of its set knockback, it is less effective in some matchups than others. For example, Yoshi's followups against {{SSB|Jigglypuff}} require very tight timing (outside of crouch canceling) due to Jigglypuff's extreme floaty and lightweight nature but followups are much easier against the rest of the cast, especially against fast fallers.
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| Up tilt is overall a highly effective move for Yoshi due to its speed and combo potential.
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| |dtiltname=Tail Attack ({{ja|しっぽアタック|Shippo Atakku}}) | |
| |dtiltdmg=10% | | |dtiltdmg=10% |
| |dtiltdesc=Yoshi tail sweeps in front of him. The move has set knockback and it [[semi-spike]]s opponents, making the move effective at edgeguarding and setting up tech chases, especially at lower percents. The move is also disjointed (although it does not exceed the length of Yoshi's tail) and it has low ending lag, with the move being completely safe on shield. The move leads into a frame trap into itself on shield against a majority of the cast which makes it a strong shield pressuring tool. Down tilt is overall Yoshi's least effective tilt but it is a solid move in its own right. | | |dtiltdesc=Tail sweeps in front of him, with [[set knockback]] while sending opponents on a [[semi-spike]] trajectory. Great for [[edgeguarding]]. |
| |dashname=Dashing Headbutt ({{ja|ダッシュずつき|Dasshu Zutsuki}}) | | |dashname=Running Headbutt |
| |dashdmg=12% (clean), 8% (late) | | |dashdmg=12% |
| |dashdesc=Yoshi dashes forward and performs a headbutt. It deals a serviceable amount of damage/knockback, Yoshi's head is intangible during its startup and while it has fairly slow startup lag, its ending lag is not too high. The move is safe against a majority of the cast on shield but it is unsafe against certain characters (although they cannot punish if the move crosses up). The move can be used as an approach option or as a tool to get opponents off stage/edgeguard but like other dash attacks, it is overall not a highly effective move as it usually lacks followup potential and it can be quite unsafe if it whiffs. | | |dashdesc=Headbutt tackle, punishable due to a small bit of ending lag. Resembles {{SSB|Pikachu}}'s dash attack, but with less [[ending lag]]. |
| |fsmashname=Smash Headbutt ({{ja|スマッシュずつき|Sumasshu Zutsuki}}) | | |fsmashname=Headbutt Thrust |
| |fsmashdmg=18% | | |fsmashdmg=18% |
| |fsmashdesc=Yoshi rears his head back and then thrusts his head forward. It comes out on frame 18 which is fairly slow for a forward smash although its ending lag is not too high. It has average power for a forward smash, it is safe on shield and the player can angle the move up or down. Yoshi's head is intangible during a considerable portion of the move and Yoshi moves his whole body back during its startup, which can cause moves to whiff. The move can be used as an edgeguarding tool or as a raw KO move, being a decent forward smash overall. | | |fsmashdesc=Rears his head back (which can often throw off players attacking Yoshi) and then thrusts his head forward. Short ending lag, and has above average horizontal knockback. Can be used to intercept linear and/or predictable recoveries. |
| |usmashname=Over Headbutt ({{ja|まうえずつき|Ma ue Zutsuki}}) | | |usmashname=Headbutt Up |
| |usmashdmg=18% | | |usmashdmg=18% |
| |usmashdesc=Yoshi swings his head backwards and then forwards. The move has strong horizontal knockback when hitting from behind while it has weaker vertical knockback when hitting from the front. The clean hit KOes Mario at 82% at the center of [[Dream Land]]. The move comes out on frame 9 and Yoshi's head is intangible while the hitboxes are out, which makes it difficult to intercept, especially in the air. The move has decent backwards range as well as great vertical range (easily hitting opponents on the side Dream Land platforms), although its forward range is limited. Yoshi can lead into an up smash with up tilt, forward aerial, down aerial or even an up aerial in the right circumstances for a KO. Even if the up smash will not KO, it is still a strong followup option to use as it can send the opponent flying off stage. The late hit can lead into followups at certain percents although its ending lag is fairly high, making it awkward for Yoshi to followup. The fairly high ending lag also does make the move punishable on shield against certain characters (when hitting from behind) although it is safe on shield against most of the cast. | | |usmashdesc=Forceful headbutt. Has good horizontal knockback from behind to top, average upwards knockback when hit near the end. |
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| Up smash is also notably a strong Out of shield option for Yoshi as he can [[parry]] an attack and then up smash as a strong punishment option. Up smash can punish many moves which are otherwise completely safe (including a majority of landing aerials) and then the opponent can potentially get KOed fairly early. The move is only really strong to punish opponents behind Yoshi however as up smash has poor range in front of Yoshi and neutral aerial is a faster option to hit opponents in front of Yoshi.
| | |dsmashdmg=14% on both sides |
| | | |dsmashdesc=Tail sweeps on both sides, weak horizontal knockback for a smash attack, and has some [[ending lag]]. |
| Up smash is overall a useful move for Yoshi due to its speed, range and power. It is Yoshi's best smash attack although it isn't quite as spammable as some of Yoshi's other moves.
| | |nairname=Quick Kick |
| |dsmashname=Front and Back Tail ({{ja|ぜんごしっぽ|Zengo Shippo}}) | | |nairdmg=9-14% |
| |dsmashdmg=14%, 13% (NTSC-J) | | |nairdesc=[[Sex kick]] with below average horizontal knockback. Can be used to [[edgeguard]] somewhat. When used while [[DJC]]'d and [[Z-cancel]]led, it can be an effective [[shield break combo]]. |
| |dsmashdesc=Yoshi does a low tail sweep in front and then behind him. It comes out on frame 6, making it one of Yoshi's fastest ground moves and one of the fastest down smashes in the game. The move also has decent KO potential and a low hitting seimi-spike angle, making it strong for edgeguarding. Down smash does have a lot of ending lag however, which makes it very punishable. The hitboxes also have a very short duration, to the point where the opponent can shield jump to avoid the move with perfect timing, limiting the move's use for shield pressure, especially since the move is very punishable on shield. Down smash is overall a solid and rewarding move when used in the right situations but it is very risky. | | |fairname=Air Headbutt |
| |nairname=Yoshi Kick ({{ja|ヨッシーキック|Yosshī Kikku}}) | | |fairdmg=15-18% |
| |nairdmg=14% (clean), 11% (late) | | |fairdesc=Aerial headbutt forward, a [[meteor smash]]. Great knockback for a meteor smash of its speed, can KO at medium percentages and combos into other aerial attacks at lower percentages, as well as having some use as a combo starter when used against a grounded opponent. It can KO grounded opponents at very high percentages. |
| |nairdesc=Yoshi sticks hit leg out in front of him. The move starts off with a stronger hitbox which then becomes weaker after the move's first four active frames. It comes out on frame 5 which is below average for a neutral aerial but it is still relatively fast. The move has average power for a neutral aerial but the hitboxes are active for a very long time. The main thing which pushes neutral aerial's usefulness however is Yoshi's [[double jump cancel]]. Yoshi can utilise double jump canceled neutral aerials to pressure the opponent, and set up combos. Neutral aerial is Yoshi's best option to set up a [[shield break combo]] due to its speed. Its quick speed also makes it one of Yoshi's most useful out of shield options and if Yoshi has the time to double jump cancel the neutral aerial, it can lead into followups at lower percents or his strong pressure game. | | |bairname=Double Back Kick |
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| Neutral aerial is overall a very solid aerial for Yoshi, which is elevated by his double jump cancel.
| | |bairdesc=A kick backward with both feet, the move has good horizontal knockback and can be combo'd into, as well as being a strong [[edgeguarding]] move. |
| |fairname=Noggin Dunk ({{ja|かいてんずつき|Kaiten Zutsuki}}, ''Rotating Headbutt'') | | |uairname=Tail Whip |
| |fairdmg=18% | | |uairdmg=12-15% |
| |fairdesc=Yoshi does a forwards headbutt which arcs above and then below him. It is a [[meteor smash]] which comes out on frame 11 which does make it one of the slower forward aerials/meteor smashes although it has low ending lag and it deals a lot of damage and knockback. This naturally makes it a very strong combo and edgeguarding tool, especially when combined with Yoshi's high mobility and his double jump cancel. Yoshi has multiple ways to lead into a forward aerial for a KO such as a forward tilt, up tilt or even a back aerial and forward aerial itself can setup into combos, KO confirms and tech chases. | | |uairdesc=Whips his tail upwards, is very powerful in combos using [[DJC]], and can KO vertically, notably from an up tilt at high percentages. |
| | | |dairname=Flutter Kick |
| Forward aerial is overall a very strong and effective move for Yoshi due to its power and utility.
| | |dairdmg=56% if all hits connect |
| |bairname=Backwards Kick ({{ja|うしろげり|U Shiro-Geri}}) | | |dairdesc=Flutter Kick that is capable of [[meteor smash]]ing at high percentages, does 14 hits of 3-4%. Out of all moves in ''Smash 64'', it has the highest damage output, being able to deal a whopping 56% if all hits connect, being especially effective on characters with large, vulnerable [[hurtbox]]es such as {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}. It can be used on its own as a [[shield break combo]], It is automatically made less useful as a combo move due to being a [[drill]], therefore easy to [[DI]] out of. With DJC, it can be a dangerous combo starter. |
| |bairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late) | | |grabname=Tongue |
| |bairdesc=Yoshi kicks backward with both feet. The move comes out on frame 10 which is a bit on the slower side but the move has solid horizontal knockback. Yoshi has multiple ways to combo into it, Yoshi can pressure with it using double jump cancels, it has very strong edgeguarding potential due to its strength and Yoshi's air mobility and Yoshi can even back aerial an opponent and combo into a forward aerial for early off stage KOes. It is overall a very solid move for Yoshi, having strong synergy with Yoshi's attributes and moveset. | | |grabdesc=Yoshi, along with {{SSB|Link}} and {{SSB|Samus}}, has an "extended grab". He uses his tongue while standing. This allows him to grab opponents from a distance, but the grab is very laggy if it misses. The grab range is notably shorter than Link and Samus's. |
| |uairname=Rotating Tail ({{ja|かいてんしっぽ|Kaiten Shippo}}) | | |fthrowname=Spit Forward |
| |uairdmg=15% | | |fthrowdmg=9-12% |
| |uairdesc=Yoshi whips his tail upwards. The move comes out fairly slowly on frame 9 although it has solid damage and vertical knockback. It is a strong combo tool at lower percents when used as a double jump cancel and at higher percents, it is a solid KO move. It can easily lead into itself multiple times or Yoshi's other moves. Up aerial does have unspectacular range below Yoshi however and it has a very short hitbox duration, which make it difficult to land against smaller grounded opponents. It is overall a very solid aerial but it does have its limitations. | | |fthrowdesc=Reels back with opponent in mouth and throws them forward, good horizontal knockback. |
| |dairname=Flutter Kick ({{ja|ばたあしキック|Bata Ashi Kikku}}) | | |bthrowname=Spit Backward |
| |dairdmg=4% (hits 1-14), 56% (total) | | |bthrowdmg=12-16% |
| |dairdesc=Yoshi performs a downwards Flutter Kick that hits multiple times and meteor smashes opponents. The move has 14 hits, with each hit dealing 4% each for a total of 56% if all hits connect. This makes it the most potentially damaging move in the game by quite a large margin although it is very difficult to land every hit. In addition to this, the move comes out very quickly on frame 4, which makes it a very fast and easy aerial for Yoshi to throw out. Down aerial deals so much damage that if every hit lands against a shielding opponent, it will break the opponent's shield. The move overall is Yoshi's least safe aerial on shield but a Z-canceled landing down aerial still gives Yoshi a decent amount of frame advantage to pressure his opponent, even if his stronger options are not guaranteed. | | |bthrowdesc=Turns around, and throws his opponent backwards, has better knockback than f-throw. |
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| With the move being a constantly hitting weak meteor smash, it naturally has strong combo potential, with a landing down aerial leading into a large amount of possible followups. The move does not put opponents into [[tumble]] until rather high percents so even if Yoshi lands every hit of down aerial, he can still followup on the opponent for a huge amount of damage. This naturally makes down aerial a very dangerous combo starter as it has the potential to deal a ton of damage. Yoshi also has multiple ways to combo into down aerial and being a meteor smash, down aerial does have edgeguarding potential.
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| The main downside with down aerial however is that as it is a multi hit move, it is vulnerable to [[SDI]]. Opponents can easily SDI out of the move which limits the move's damage racking and followup potential. The move in general also does not work very well when Yoshi is rising. A rising down aerial whiffs a lot of hits against a majority of the cast (especially smaller characters) and while Yoshi can set up a lower down aerial with a double jump cancel, this does come at the cost of Yoshi losing a lot of hits and subsequently, a lot of damage. Additionally, while the move can be used for edgegaurding, the multi hits are rather weak at lower percents so the move can be survived off stage.
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| Overall, down aerial is a very strong aerial for Yoshi when used in the right situations but it does become considerably less effective against stronger players.
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| |grabname=Tongue Catch ({{ja|舌キャッチ|Shita Kyatchi}}) | |
| |grabdesc=Yoshi, sticks his tongue out and then consumes his opponent when it connects. It is an "extended grab" which has slow startup and ending lag. It does have a lot of range but its range is shorter than Link and Samus' grabs (although Yoshi's isn't as slow as theirs). Yoshi can get guaranteed grabs on shielding opponents after using his aerials but Yoshi's throws are average and his grab's slow speed overall makes it very difficult to land in neutral, in addition to being very risky.
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| Yoshi's grab is overall one of the least effective in the game as it is slow, punishable and his throws are not even notably strong to fully compensate.
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| |fthrowname=Spit ({{ja|はきだし|Hakidashi}}) | |
| |fthrowdmg=12% | |
| |fthrowdesc=Yoshi reels back with his opponent in his mouth and throws them forward. It is a fairly standard forward throw, having average power, making it a solid throw to set up edgeguards at lower percents and it can KO at higher percents. | |
| |bthrowname=Back Spit ({{ja|うしろはきだし|U Shiro Hakidashi}}) | |
| |bthrowdmg=16% | |
| |bthrowdesc=Yoshi turns around with his opponent in his mouth and throws them backwards. It is a fairly standard back throw, having average power, making it a solid throw to KO opponents. Its ending lag is fairly high however. | |
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| |nsdesc=Sticks his tongue forward (with much less lag than his grab). If it hits an opponent, they will be damaged and trapped in an egg behind Yoshi. Tilting the control stick rapidly back and forth will help the opponent escape the egg more quickly. It can also be performed in the air as a specialized grab. | | |nsdesc=Sticks his tongue forward (with much less lag than his grab). If it hits an opponent, they will be damaged and trapped in an egg behind Yoshi. Tilting the control stick rapidly back and forth will help the opponent escape the egg more quickly. It can also be performed in the air as a specialized grab. |
| |usname=Egg Throw | | |usname=Egg Throw |
| |usdmg=14% | | |usdmg=14% (egg) |
| |usdesc=Throws an egg, which deals damage and moderately low knockback (but rather high for a [[projectile]]), being able to combo in very specific situations. The trajectory can be altered using the Control Stick. | | |usdesc=Throws an egg, which deals damage and moderately low knockback (but rather high for a [[projectile]]), being able to combo in very specific situations. The trajectory can be altered using the Control Stick. |
| |dsname=Hip Drop | | |dsname=Yoshi Bomb |
| |dspage=Yoshi Bomb
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| |dsdmg=18% (body), 4% (stars) | |
| |dsdesc=A Ground Pound attack. If done on the ground, Yoshi leaps forwards and then does the attack. If done in the air, Yoshi simply drops down. Produces vertical knockback that can KO at high percentages, though due to somewhat high [[startup]] and [[ending lag]], it is mainly used to intercept linear recoveries that end up onstage, such as {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[Fire Fox]] and {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}'s [[Spinning Kong]]. | | |dsdesc=A Ground Pound attack. If done on the ground, Yoshi leaps forwards and then does the attack. If done in the air, Yoshi simply drops down. Produces vertical knockback that can KO at high percentages, though due to somewhat high [[startup]] and [[ending lag]], it is mainly used to intercept linear recoveries that end up onstage, such as {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[Fire Fox]] and {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}'s [[Spinning Kong]]. |
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| ===[[Announcer]] call===
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| File: Yoshi Announcer SSB.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese
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| File: Yoshi French Announcer SSB.wav|French
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| File: Yoshi German Announcer SSB.wav|German
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| </gallery>
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| ===[[On-screen appearance]]===
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| {{Appearance
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| |desc=Breaks out of a {{s|mariowiki|Yoshi Egg}}, based on Yoshi hatching from a Yoshi Egg in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.
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| ===[[Taunt]]=== | | ===[[Taunt]]=== |
| {{Taunt/SSB|char=Yoshi|desc=Spins 450 degrees while saying "Yoshi!", facing its left after the 450 degree twirl. He then does the following twice: raises his heels off the ground, raises his arms and opens his mouth, and says "Yoshi!" once while spinning.}}
| | Spins 450 degrees while saying "Yoshi!", facing its left after the 450 degree twirl. He then does the following twice: raises his heels off the ground, raises his arms and opens his mouth, and says "Yoshi!" once while spinning. |
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| ===[[Crowd cheer]]===
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| {{Crowd
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| |desc-us=Yo-shi *claps 3 times*
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| |desc-jp=Yo-shi *claps 3 times*
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| |pitch-us=Group chant
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| |pitch-jp=Group chant}}
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| ===[[Victory pose]]s===
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| {{Victory/SSB
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| |victory-theme=YoshiTheme64.ogg
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| |victory-desc=A combination of two small musical excerpts from ''Yoshi's Story''.
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| |desc-1=Looks up with his hands and waves (also his character selection animation).
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| |desc-2=Glares at the screen and punches, then turns back facing right.
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| |desc-3=Punches the air and gives a finishing pose.
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| ==In [[competitive play]]==
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| ===Most historically significant players===
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| :''See also: [[:Category:Yoshi players (SSB)]]''
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| *{{Sm|Bonobono|Japan}} - One of the top Japanese Yoshi players in Japan during the early 2010s before his inactivity. He has been ranked 20th on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]], has placed 5th at {{Trn|Kansai 2015}} and {{Trn|Kanto 2015}}, and has defeated players such as {{Sm|Wangera}} and {{Sm|Taimai}}.
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| *{{Sm|Hiyo|Japan}} - Considered one of the best Yoshi players in Japan in the early 2010s. One of his most notable tournaments was his 7th place at {{Trn|Snosa III}} where he beat {{Sm|Kimimaru}} and double-eliminated {{Sm|Hero Pie}}. He has also beaten players in his region such as Prince and {{Sm|Moyashi}}.
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| *{{Sm|Fireblaster|USA}} - Co-mained the character with {{SSB|Mario}} for most tournaments, but has shown a lot of solo Yoshi outings seen with 2nd at {{Trn|Shots Fired 2}} and 4th at {{Trn|Shine 2016}} or has gone primarily Yoshi at events such as 3rd at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}} and 5th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 2}}. His Yoshi has taken sets over players such as {{Sm|Stranded}}, {{Sm|SheerMadness}}, and {{Sm|Shears}}.
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| *{{Sm|Kurabba|Japan}} - The best Yoshi player of all time. He was listed as the best player on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]], marking him as the first Yoshi player to be ranked best in the world. He has shown to be the most dominant Yoshi player in Japan and overseas won some of the largest tournaments of all-time with {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} and {{Trn|Supernova 2024}}.
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| *{{Sm|Prince|Japan}} - Known for his performances in combo contests, he also became a very consistent player in the late 2010s with his strong placements at multiple majors such as 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} and 7th at {{Trn|Kansai 2020}}. During 2018-2022, he was ranked as a top 10 player in the world and despite his current inactivity, he is still considered one of the best Yoshi players of all time.
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| *{{Sm|SheerMadness|USA}} - A long time top level Yoshi player, was ranked 29th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. He helped popularize [[DJC]] and [[parry|parrying]], both very prominent parts of the character’s play. Some of his best results are 2nd at {{Trn|Smash the Record 2015}} and 4th at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}}.
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| *{{Sm|tacos|USA}} - A Yoshi player that quickly became an established player during the 2010s and is considered the second-best Yoshi in the United States behind Wizzrobe. Made top 8s at multiple majors such as {{Trn|Apex 2014}}, {{Trn|GENESIS 3}}, and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} and has defeated players such as {{Sm|Josh Brody}} and {{Sm|KeroKeroppi}} with his Yoshi. He has been noted as a top 10 player on multiple power rankings throughout the years and currently sits at 24th on the [[2023 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].
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| *{{Sm|Wizzrobe|USA}} - Better known for being a top ''Melee'' player, but is also very experienced in competitive 64 and is one of the best Yoshi players of all time. His most notable feat was winning {{Trn|Inka Fest 2019}}, defeating Isai, Prince in the Yoshi ditto, and double-eliminating Alvin in the process. He has also placed top 8 at multiple [[Supernova]] events. He is curently ranked 7th on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].
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| ===Tier placement and history === | | ==In [[Competitive play]]== |
| In the early metagame, Yoshi was just seen as an average character, who had troubling matchups against the majority of the characters ranked above him with a few even matchups. Due to his matchups and tournament presence looking to be average at best, Yoshi was ranked 8th on the first tier list in middle tier. However, Yoshi's tournament presence increased and his strengths were shown, which resulted in his increase to 6th of B tier on the second tier list. By the third tier list, Yoshi would stay at 6th, but would move to C tier, still being seen as a mid tier character.
| | ===Matchups=== |
| | {{SSB64MatchupTable|yoshi=yes}} |
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| In the time between the third and fourth tier list, Yoshi's tournament presence was greatly increased and with the look of his matchups appearing to become more favorable as time went on. Yoshi would see a lot of tournament success due to the abundance of strong and dedicated Yoshi players in Wizzrobe, Prince and Kurrabba. Their knowledge of Yoshi and how he works allowed for difficult matchups, like Fox and Pikachu, appear to be even. Due to their success and the changing thoughts on Yoshi matchups, he would rise to 5th of A tier, where he is now seen as a high tier character. In the years since the last tier last was posted, Yoshi would go on to have more success, with him now being considered to have surpassed Fox at this point and may see an increase in future tier iterations.
| | ===Notable players=== |
| | :''See also: [[:Category:Yoshi professionals]]'' |
| | *{{Sm|Isai}} |
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| ==Techniques== | | ==Strategies== |
| [[File:Yoshi Parry Hurtbox Smash 64.gif|thumb|Yoshi's [[hurtbox]]es when performing a shield counter.]]
| | ===Special Combos=== |
| [[File:SSB64 Yoshi DJC Counter.gif|thumb|Yoshi ({{Sm|SheerMadness}}) performing a DJC counter on {{SSB|Fox}} ({{Sm|Mr Bushido}}).]]
| | *[[Up tilt]] with a down aerial to a finishing move. It should rack a large amount of damage and KO at a low percentage. This can be [[DI]]'d out of however due to it being a [[drill]]. |
| ===Double jump cancel=== | | *Up tilt with a forward aerial towards the edge of a stage. Great knockout, great spike. |
| {{Main|Double jump cancel}}
| | *Neutral special move (Egg Lay) to a down aerial. Racks up less damage than a regular down aerial due to the Yoshi Egg absorbing half of the damage. |
| DJCing is a [[glitch]]-technique that can be used by Yoshi and {{SSB|Ness}}. It involves using an aerial just after starting a [[double jump]]. This cancels the momentum of the double jump and allows quicker aerials, while also being able to speed up [[short hop]]s, making short hopped DJC'd aerials especially effective when [[Z-cancel]]led. It can also help with aerial [[combo]]s, particularly against [[floaty]] characters (who he can DJC repeatedly against with the various aerials), and can be used in conjunction with moves such as up tilt and manoeuvres such as [[soft platform]] dropping while performing a DJC up aerial on [[fast faller]]s.
| | *Spam up tilt and up aerial for juggling. |
| | *Up tilt to an up smash to KO. |
| | *Up tilt to [[DJC]] aerials |
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| ===Parry=== | | ===Recovery=== |
| {{Main|Parry}}
| | Yoshi's lack of a [[third jump]] is a major hindrance for beginner players, who often steer clear of him. However, Yoshi arguably has one of the best [[recovery|recoveries]] in the game. This is due to the fact that Yoshi gains [[knockback resistance]] during his [[midair jump]], and that it can be [[DJC|canceled]]. The method of recovery then goes as follows: Yoshi uses his [[second jump]] at the last possible moment and then does an aerial attack right when he's above the ground, minimizing the time in which he is vulnerable of being [[edgeguard]]ed. It is also important to note that while Yoshi gets only a second jump, he can cover much more distance than many other characters. |
| Parrying refers to Yoshi techniques that involve using the unique properties of his [[shield]] or [[double jump]] to counterattack opponents.
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| ====Shield counter====
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| By shielding at the precise [[frame]] a move hits, Yoshi can drop his shield immediately and attack out of it.
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| ====Double jump cancel counter====
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| {{Main|Double jump cancel counter}}
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| The unique properties of Yoshi's double jump allow him to use the armor to power through an opponent's attack, while using an aerial with fast startup (preferably a neutral aerial) to counterattack. | |
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| ==In Single Player==
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| Yoshi appears as an opponent in the second stage of Single Player mode. The stage takes place on {{SSB|Yoshi's Island}} without cloud platforms and pits the player against a team of eighteen Yoshis. The first six Yoshis have different alternate costumes from each other, as do the next six and the final six. If the player manages to defeat them in the order they appear, they will be awarded the 50,000-point bonus Yoshi Rainbow.
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| *''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' ([[N64]]) | | *''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' ([[N64]]) |
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| ==[[Alternate costume (SSB)#Yoshi|Alternate costumes]]== | | ===From the Instruction Booklet=== |
| {|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
| | ''Yoshi is the cute dinosaur who lives on a tropical island. You'd be surprised what he can do with a simple egg.'' |
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| |colspan=6|[[File:Yoshi Palette (SSB).png]]
| | ==[[Palette swap (SSB)#Yoshi|Costumes]]== |
| |- | | [[File:alt-yoshi.jpg|frame|center|Yoshi's changeable palette swaps in SSB]] |
| |{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=25px}} | |
| |{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=25px|cl=Red}}
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| |{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=25px|cl=Cyan}}
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| |{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=25px|cl=Yellow}}
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| |{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=25px|cl=Pink}}
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| |{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=25px|cl=Blue}}
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| *Yoshi is the only character to boast unplayable variants, Blue Yoshi and Pink Yoshi, seen when the player fights the Yoshi Team in the [[1P Game]]. | | *Yoshi is the only character to boast unplayable variants, a Purple Yoshi and a Pink Yoshi, seen when the player fights the Yoshi Team in the [[1P Game]]. |
| *If the player uses Yoshi against the Yoshi Team, all colored Yoshis still appear, in the same shade as the player's Yoshi. | | *If the player uses Yoshi against the Yoshi Team, all colored Yoshis still appear, in the same shade as the player's Yoshi. |
| *Yoshi takes after his look in ''Super Mario 64'', but because ''Super Smash Bros.'' came out a while after that game and animation techniques were improved in that time, his appearance was slightly updated. | | *Yoshi takes after his look in ''Super Mario 64'', but because ''Super Smash Bros.'' came out a while after that game, and animation techniques were improved in that time, his appearance was slightly updated. |
| *Yoshi's portrait on the [[character selection screen]] greatly resembles [[mariowiki:File:YossyIsland JP cover.jpg|the Japanese box art]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island}}''.
| | *Yoshi is the only character who has a different shield (an egg). |
| *Yoshi is the only character who has a unique shield (an egg). | |
| *Yoshi, along with {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, is one of two characters in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' to never be portrayed with head wear in-game. | | *Yoshi, along with {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, is one of two characters in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' to never be portrayed with head wear in-game. |
| *Oddly enough, Yoshi's congratulations screen has his saddle colored yellow instead of red. | | **Interestingly, they both wear headgear in the later game [[MarioWiki: Mario Party 2|Mario Party 2]]. |
| *Before ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', this was the only game in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series where Yoshi is placed as a high tier thus far. | | *Yoshi, along with {{SSB|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSB|Kirby}}, is the only character without a [[helpless]] state. |
| * Yoshi, {{SSB|Kirby}}, and {{SSB|Jigglypuff}} are the only characters to not become helpless in Smash 64. | |
| *Yoshi's inclusion marks the only time to introduce a new character from the {{uv|Yoshi}} universe.
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| **Because of this, both he and {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} are the only fighters to remain as sole fighters from their respective series since ''Smash 64''.
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