Yoshi is much more than an ordinary mount in Super Mario Sunshine. He can devour opponents, dissolve certain obstacles with his juice and turn some opponents into moving platforms. Several Shine Sprite and Blue Coins can only be reached after Yoshi has been unlocked.
Unlock Yoshi in Delfino Plaza
Before Yoshi appears on Isla Delfino, you must save the wilted sunflowers in Pinna Park Episode 4. Squirt the supposed Yoshi eggs with water. The Snooza Koopas hidden inside jump out of the ground and try to meet Mario with a ground pound. Dodge and perform a tamper on their unprotected underside.
After saving all the sunflowers and collecting the Shine Sprite, Shadow Mario appears in Delfino Plaza with a Yoshi egg. Follow him and spray him with water until he drops the egg.
The egg then stands on a roof near the large Pianta statue. Above the egg appears the image of a fruit. Get exactly this fruit from one of the market stalls and bring it to the egg. Yoshi hatches as soon as he has eaten the desired fruit.
This is how Yoshi works
Yoshi has a juice supply instead of a water gauge. This empties slowly and additionally with each sprayed juice. Feed Yoshi any fruit to replenish his stock.
If Yoshi touches water, falls into an abyss or completely emptys his juice supply, he disappears. The egg subsequently reappears in its original place.
Yoshi's abilities
Tongue: Yoshi can immediately devour fruits and many opponents.
Juice: Dissolves orange goop and other obstacles against which normal water is ineffective.
Flatter Flight: After a jump, hold down the jump button to keep Yoshi in the air for a short time.
Platforms: Certain opponents turn into platforms after a hit with juice.
Yoshi's Colors and Platforms
| Fruit | Colour | Behaviour of platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple or papaya | Orange | Stay largely in the same place |
| Banana or coconut | Pink | Move vertically upwards |
| Durian or Dash Pepper | Violet | Moving horizontally |
Yoshi in Delfino Plaza
After its release, the egg stands on the roof to the left or to the side of the large Pianta statue. The required fruits can be obtained at the two market stalls of the city. A durian must be kicked on the floor to the egg, as Mario cannot carry it.
Yoshi is needed in Delfino Plaza, among other things, to dissolve the large pineapple on the roof and open the access to Sirena Beach. You also need it for the path to the poison flow and for some Blue Coins.
Bianco Hills – Episode 8
The egg is located in the lower part of the world, not far from the starting path and the river. The required fruits grow or are located near the village and the trees behind the Great Wall.
Yoshi is mainly used in this episode for the Red Coins on the lake and for collecting the bees from the hives. With his flutter flight, he can also reach several elevated paths more easily.
Ricco Harbor – Episode 8
The Yoshi egg is located in the area of the market hall or near the fruit vending machine. Activate the automaton by tampers on the intended switches until the required fruit appears.
If the egg requires a durian, you have to move it over the ground with short steps. Stand behind the fruit and run or jump carefully against it until it reaches the egg.
For the mission you need a violet Yoshi. Feed him a durian or Dash Pepper. spray the small fish in the water to turn them into horizontal platforms.
Gelato Beach – Episode 6
The egg stands on the small sandy peninsula on which the sandcastle course has appeared in an earlier episode. You will find fruits near the beach hut and in the starting area of the area.
Yoshi is needed, among other things, for individual Blue Coins as well as for eliminating certain opponents. Take special care not to accidentally jump into the sea.
Pinna Park – Episode 6
For the way to the Yoshi carousel you will find a Yoshi egg inside the theme park, near the large tree with the Pianta face or near the carousel area.
The carousel has a free space for an orange Yoshi. Bring a pineapple or papaya to the egg. Fruits lie under the trees and in the green areas of the park.
Then ride to the Yoshi carousel and jump into the free bracket. This opens the secret course.
Sirena Beach – Episode 3
The Yoshi egg is located in the hotel entrance, near the reception. It requires a pineapple. Since the paths in the hotel are partially blocked by boos and closed doors, you have to work your way through the rooms and intermediate ceilings.
Find the pineapple in one of the hotel rooms or storage rooms and bring it back to the reception. With Yoshi you can devour the Boos and thus open new paths.
Pianta Village – Episode 5
The egg stands near the entrance or shortly behind the bridge to the village. The required fruit can change. On a raised platform or on a fruit tree in the village you will find various fruits.
Yoshi is needed to dissolve the orange barrier above the access to the bottom of the village. Then you don’t have to take him to the secret course.
No Yoshi in Noki Bay
Noki Bay is the only one of the seven main worlds where no Yoshi egg appears. All tasks and Blue Coins can be achieved there without Yoshi.
Yoshi locations at a glance
| Area | Episode | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Delfina plaza | Permanently after activation | Sirena Beach, Poison River and Blue Coins |
| Bianco Hills | 8 | Red coins, bees and 100 coins |
| Ricco Harbor | 8 | Fish horizontal platforms |
| Gelato Beach | 6 | Additional tasks and Blue Coins |
| Pinna Park | 6 | Yoshi carousel |
| Sirena Beach | 3 | Devouring Boos |
| Pianta Village | 5 | Barrier of the secret course |
| Noki Bay | – | There is no Yoshi |