Editing Yoshi (section)

===In ''Super Mario'' series===
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''[[Super Mario World]]'' was the first video game to feature Yoshi as a companion to [[Mario]]. Yoshi's rideability was inspired by Miyamoto's love for [[horseback riding]].<ref>{{cite journal|last1=East|first1=Thomas|title=A brief history of ... Yoshi|journal=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]|date=March 2012|issue=49|page=42|publisher=[[Future plc]]|location=[[Bath, Somerset|Bath]]}}</ref> ''Super Mario World'' released during a [[console war]] between Nintendo and [[Sega]]; Sega's mascot, [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]], was considered a "cooler" alternative to Mario, for which Miyamoto apologized.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Kent|first1=Steven|author-link=Steven L. Kent|title=[[The Ultimate History of Video Games: The Story Behind the Craze that Touched our Lives and Changed the World]]|year=2001|publisher=[[Prima Publishing]]|location=[[Roseville, California|Roseville]]|isbn=0-7615-3643-4}}</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>

In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Yoshi makes a minor cameo. A cannon outside the castle becomes available if Mario collects all 120 Power Stars, which can be used to access the Mushroom Castle's roof. There, the player can chat with Yoshi, who congratulates the player on finishing the game by delivering a message from the developers before rewarding Mario with 100 extra lives and a better 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]]'', alongside Mario. [[Princess Peach]] initially invites Mario to her palace. Yoshi is sleeping on the roof when Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Wario]] arrive at the castle. During this time, [[Bowser]] kidnaps Princess Peach, steals the castle's Power Stars, and confines everyone within by placing them in the worlds inside the castle's paintings. The crew reclaims the castle's Power Stars after Yoshi saves Mario, Mario saves Luigi, and Luigi saves Wario, and Mario defeats Bowser and rescues Princess Peach.<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 (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>

In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Yoshi appears as a mount for Mario, and will only come out of his egg if offered a specific tropical fruit. This fruit gives him the ability to spit a finite stream of juice, though with the tradeoff that he dies as soon as he touches water.<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>

Yoshi makes another cameo in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', this time as a rideable character, as he did in his initial appearance. Yoshi sounds just like he does in ''Super Mario World''. Yoshis in the colors yellow, light blue, and pink also appear in multiplayer.<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>

Yoshi's appearance is a prominent selling point for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', as his gained abilities while eating various fruits aid Mario and Luigi in gathering power stars to foil Bowser's plan to take over the universe. These fruits give him the ability to float, to run on water and against gravity, and to illuminate intangible walkways.<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>

Yoshi appears in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' as a capturable character. In the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], he may be found on top of Peach's Castle, just like in ''Super Mario 64''. He can also be discovered in Yoshi Eggs in secret locations accessed via the Dark Side, where he must eat Berries in order for a Power Moon to form. He can also be found in one of the Darker Side's sections. Yoshi may employ his characteristic Flutter Jump and eating powers if captured, similar to his appearance in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.<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 for the first time since ''Super Mario 64 DS'', with red, yellow, and blue variants. He brings his signature Flutter Jump to the game, along with other abilities like 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>