Yoshi
The playable dinosaur who carries babies, swallows enemies, throws eggs, and explores the island.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow LeftArrow Right | Move Yoshi |
|---|---|
B | Jump |
BB | Flutter jump Press B repeatedly while airborne. |
Y | Stick out Yoshi's tongue Can swallow certain enemies. |
A | Throw an egg Eggs can target enemies, switches, and objects. |
Down | Ground pound Used against some objects and enemies. |
X | Switch the carried baby Available when more than one baby is present. |
How it plays
How does Yoshi's Island DS play?
Players guide Yoshi through side-scrolling stages, collecting coins, flowers, stars, and hidden items while carrying a baby on Yoshi's back. Enemies can be swallowed and turned into eggs, which are used to defeat foes, activate switches, and solve environmental puzzles.
The adventure is divided into worlds with several stages, bonus challenges, and boss encounters. Different babies grant special abilities, so progression often requires choosing the right passenger for a particular obstacle. Falling, taking damage, or losing the carried baby can cost a life or restart a section.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Yoshi's Island DS?
Explore every route rather than rushing to the goal. Flowers, red coins, and hidden areas are often placed above, below, or behind the obvious path.
Use the baby abilities deliberately: Baby Peach helps with long gaps, Baby Donkey Kong handles heavy obstacles, and Baby Wario is useful near metal objects. Keep a supply of eggs for switches and distant targets, and protect the carried baby before entering boss rooms.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Baby Mario
A fast-moving baby who improves Yoshi's running speed.
Baby Peach
A baby who can float horizontally for a short time while carried.
Baby Donkey Kong
A strong baby who helps Yoshi break certain obstacles and perform powerful actions.
Baby Wario
A magnetic baby who attracts nearby metal objects and coins.
Baby Bowser
A fiery baby whose abilities help Yoshi deal with flames and related obstacles.
Baby Luigi
The missing baby whom Yoshi and the other characters seek throughout the adventure.
Kamek
The recurring Magikoopa antagonist who interferes with the babies and Yoshi.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Aim egg throws carefully; ricochets can reach switches and collectibles that are not directly visible.
- 2
Try alternative paths when a stage seems to contain missing flowers or red coins.
- 3
Use the lower screen as a positional clue when platforms or hazards continue across both screens.
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