What Do I Do With Baby Yoshi? A Comprehensive Guide to Nintendo’s Adorable Companion
Baby Yoshis, the pint-sized versions of everyone’s favorite dinosaur steed, bring a unique layer of gameplay to the Mario franchise. Unlike their adult counterparts, these adorable creatures have special abilities that can help Mario and Luigi navigate challenging levels. But what exactly do you do with them? In short, you use Baby Yoshis as temporary power-ups and aids, assisting you to overcome obstacles, reach hidden areas, and even battle enemies. Their specific functions depend on their color, each boasting different capabilities. They are also a step towards acquiring a fully grown Yoshi, which offers even more powerful abilities. Let’s explore the fascinating world of Baby Yoshis in more detail.
The Purpose of Baby Yoshi: More Than Just a Cute Sidekick
Baby Yoshis aren’t merely for show; they are vital tools in your Mario adventures. These creatures, typically found in the Star World or other special areas, offer temporary enhancements. Their primary purpose is to help you progress through levels, especially in areas that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to reach.
Unique Abilities and Benefits
Each color of Baby Yoshi possesses a special skill:
- Green Baby Yoshi: While primarily needing to be fed to evolve, a green baby yoshi will help you access the adult yoshi version
- Red Baby Yoshi: Once grown into an adult Yoshi, it gains the ability to shoot fireballs.
- Blue Baby Yoshi: Also known as Bubble Baby Yoshi, it can spit out a group of four bubbles at a time, which can be used as projectiles or to create platforms. You usually grab the Baby Yoshi, shake the Wiimote/Gamepad, and release the bubbles.
- Yellow Baby Yoshi: This glowing Baby Yoshi can light up dark areas. The amount of light it emits increases the more you shake your controller. This ability is essential in dark levels and for fending off Boo ghosts.
- Other Colors: While less common, other colors like pink, magenta (the Balloon Baby Yoshi), and others appear in various games, each offering slight variation of already existing abilities or new moves altogether.
Transitioning to Adult Yoshis
In games like Super Mario World, Baby Yoshis are found when they hatch from an egg. You must then feed them five enemies to have them grow into a fully grown Yoshi of the same color. Adult Yoshis inherit the unique abilities associated with their color, meaning the effort of raising them is very rewarding. Feeding a Baby Yoshi power-ups can make them grow faster.
Holding and Caring for Your Baby Yoshi
Just like holding a shell or a block, you need to constantly hold the run/attack button to carry a Baby Yoshi. This can be tiring, so finding a safe spot, like between pipes or blocks, is vital to give your finger a rest, so it doesn’t run away. This act of carrying a baby Yoshi is a delicate balance between using its skills and ensuring its safety.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about Baby Yoshis to further enhance your understanding:
1. How do I pick up Baby Yoshi?
You pick up Baby Yoshi by pressing Y and R at the same time, then you can use your twirl move, and make the Baby Yoshi glow if it is yellow.
2. Do I have to carry Baby Yoshi?
Yes, similar to carrying shells or blocks, you must hold the run/attack button to carry Baby Yoshi. If your finger gets tired, find a safe spot and release Baby Yoshi temporarily, but make sure it’s safe to not run away.
3. What are the different types of Baby Yoshis?
The main types are green, red, blue, and yellow. Each type has unique abilities once they grow into adult Yoshis and their baby forms can still offer some unique skills. There also are rarer colors that appear in later games.
4. What does a blue Baby Yoshi do?
A blue Baby Yoshi, also known as Bubble Baby Yoshi, can spit out four bubbles at a time. These bubbles can act as projectiles or temporary platforms.
5. What does a yellow Baby Yoshi do?
A yellow Baby Yoshi is a Glowing Baby Yoshi that can light up dark areas. The amount of light increases the more the player shakes the controller.
6. What happens if I lose Baby Yoshi?
If Baby Yoshi dies, it won’t respawn until you get a game over, unless you have five stars, or after you defeat Bowser a few times, then it is likely to reappear in the next few levels.
7. How do you keep Baby Yoshi safe?
Find safe spots, such as pipes or blocks, to release Baby Yoshi when you need a rest from carrying it. This prevents it from wandering off.
8. Do Baby Yoshis grow?
Yes, in Super Mario World, Baby Yoshis need to eat five enemies to grow into a fully grown Yoshi. Eating a power-up can speed up this process.
9. Are there girl Yoshis?
Yoshis reproduce asexually, meaning they are neither male nor female. They reproduce without a mate.
10. Does Pink Yoshi have a name?
While there is no “Pink Yoshi” with an individual name, Birdo is a pink, Yoshi-like character. However, Birdo is her own character, not a Yoshi variant.
11. Is there a green Baby Yoshi?
Yes, a green Baby Yoshi appears in several games, especially in Yoshi’s Island DS, where it’s the final star child revealed after the credits. This can also refer to the standard baby yoshi that appears in almost all Yoshi/Mario titles.
12. Is Yoshi a baby Bowser?
No, Yoshi is not a baby Bowser. Kamek transformed a Yoshi into a strange new Koopa who became Baby Bowser.
13. What does Yoshi spit out?
In Super Mario Sunshine, Yoshi spits out a stream of juice based on the fruit he eats. This is a temporary ability.
14. Can Yoshi swim?
In some games like Super Mario Galaxy 2, Yoshi can swim.
15. What is the rarest Yoshi color?
The rarest color is probably magenta, possessed by the Balloon Baby Yoshi in New Super Mario Bros. U.
Conclusion
Baby Yoshis are an integral part of the Mario gaming experience. They aren’t just adorable additions to the roster; they provide strategic advantages that can help you complete levels and acquire a full grown Yoshi. From lighting dark paths to spitting out bubbles, the Baby Yoshis are versatile and essential companions. Mastering their unique abilities and understanding how to care for them will greatly enhance your journey through the Mario world. Remember to explore, experiment, and most importantly, have fun with these pint-sized power-ups.