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Yoshi is used as a steed by [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and other playable characters on several of their journeys. Yoshi has a long tongue that he uses to eat certain enemies to then convert into [[Yoshi Egg]]s. Yoshi can perform a distinct [[Flutter Jump]] in which he rapidly kicks his feet to keep himself airborne. In sports titles like ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], Yoshi excels in the speed statistic. Yoshi is also partnered with [[Birdo]] in various spinoff games like ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', and they are thought to be romantic partners, something that has not been proven.

In ''Super Mario World'', Yoshi assists [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] on their journey to rescue [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], after he is rescued from an egg that Bowser trapped him in. Mario and Luigi meet three other Yoshis in [[Star Road]]: [[Red Yoshi]], [[Blue Yoshi]], and [[Yellow Yoshi]]. There is also the [[Wings]] item that gives Yoshi the ability to fly.

In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', set on the tropical island of [[Isle Delfino]], Yoshi assists Mario during various parts of his journey. Yoshi is trapped inside of a Yoshi Egg, but Mario can free Yoshi by feeding him the requested [[Fruit (Mario franchise)|fruit]]. Besides his long tongue and Flutter Jump, Yoshi can also spray [[Juice (Mario franchise)|juice]] to attack. While riding Yoshi, Mario is required to keep him constantly fed with fruit, and Yoshi is colored either orange, pink, or purple, depending on the fruit eaten, and only turns green if he is out of juice, causing him to return into his Yoshi Egg.

In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Yoshi is a middleweight character, unlike previous ''Mario Kart'' games. He is partnered with [[Birdo]] by default. Yoshi's [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|Special Item]] is a Yoshi Egg, while his unique [[kart]] is the [[Turbo Yoshi]].

In ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', Yoshi is one of the 6 team captains. His main ability is being the fastest runner in the game. He is also able to catch balls that are far away just by using his sticky tongue. Other than that he has a poor Pitching and Batting abilities. He bats left-handed.

''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' is the first appearance of several of Yoshi's abilities. He can now produce [[Yoshi Egg]]s by swallowing enemies, which he can also decide to spit out instead. Yoshi can carry up to six eggs with him and aim before [[Egg Throw|throwing]] them. Yoshi also receives the [[Flutter Jump]], allowing him to flutter in the air briefly and jump farther than Mario and Luigi. Yoshi is also able to perform the [[Ground Pound]], allowing him to pound objects below him; the ability would later become a recurring ability of Mario's since ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.