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| − | Poochy is a cheery-looking dog who communicates only through barking. He is exceptionally powerful, as he can move around easily while Yoshi is standing upon him, and he is known for his abilities to walk on spikes and lava without receiving any harm. Thus, Poochy essentially acts as a safe moving platform for use in navigating various levels | + | Poochy is a cheery-looking dog who communicates only through barking. He is exceptionally powerful, as he can move around easily while Yoshi is standing upon him, and he is known for his abilities to walk on spikes and lava without receiving any harm. Thus, Poochy essentially acts as a safe moving platform for use in navigating various levels. |
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| − | He first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ( | + | He first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' (as well as in [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|the GBA remake]]). He appeared in three different stages, where Yoshi could ride him over dangerous terrain. |
| − | In ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', Poochy served a similar function as in his original appearance, giving Yoshi a safe ride over dangerous terrain. In the latter game, it was also possible to buy a Power Badge that could make Poochy available in any level. The remake ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World'' also included a new mode called Poochy Dash, where the player controlled Poochy running through a number of environments, and trying to collect beads and pop balloons along the way | + | In ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', Poochy initially appeared as an opponent (accompanied by a Grinder) in the VS mode due to having been brainwashed by [[Kamek]]. After being defeated, Poochy joined Yoshi's side and was unlocked as a playable character. Poochy also appeared in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' with a different function than usual. Poochy was chained to a post in several stages, and after being freed, he would run through the level and sniff out hidden items for the Yoshi. He could not be ridden in this appearance. |
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| + | In ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', Poochy served a similar function as in his original appearance, giving Yoshi a safe ride over dangerous terrain. In the latter game, it was also possible to buy a Power Badge that could make Poochy available in any level. The remake ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World'' also included a new mode called Poochy Dash, where the player controlled Poochy running through a number of environments, and trying to collect beads and pop balloons along the way. That remake also introduced younger versions of Poochy's species known as the [[Poochy-Pups]], which fulfilled a function similar to Poochy's role in ''Yoshi's Story''. In ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', | ||
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| + | Poochy once more appeared in several levels where he could be ridden. After completing each stage, it was possible to play a flipped version of the stage in which the goal was to find all three hidden Poochy Pups. If they were all collected within the amount of time specified for that stage, Poochy would appear at the finish line to give the Yoshi a [[Smiley Flower]]. | ||
Poochy also made a number of small appearances in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. He was mostly seen in a number of the game's hint photos, where he was shown sniffing out locations of [[Power Moon]]s. Additionally, while possessing a [[Lakitu]], [[Mario]] could fish Poochy out of a poisonous lake at [[Bowser's Kingdom]], at which point Poochy would produce a Power Moon for Mario and disappear. | Poochy also made a number of small appearances in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. He was mostly seen in a number of the game's hint photos, where he was shown sniffing out locations of [[Power Moon]]s. Additionally, while possessing a [[Lakitu]], [[Mario]] could fish Poochy out of a poisonous lake at [[Bowser's Kingdom]], at which point Poochy would produce a Power Moon for Mario and disappear. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Spin-Off Games== |
| − | In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Poochy was seen as an attraction in the background of the Baby Park course. ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' also included a [[gaddget]] known as the Poochy Pal, which allowed the player to view Poochy's interactions in a backyard, similar to a virtual pet | + | In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Poochy was seen as an attraction in the background of the Baby Park course. ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' also included a [[gaddget]] known as the Poochy Pal, which allowed the player to view Poochy's interactions in a backyard, similar to a virtual pet. |
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=Other Appearances= | =Other Appearances= | ||
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==Video Games== | ==Video Games== | ||
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*With the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack of ''Minecraft: Wii U Edition'', wolves are replaced by Poochy. | *With the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack of ''Minecraft: Wii U Edition'', wolves are replaced by Poochy. | ||
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Yarn Poochy appears as an Advanced-rank Primary [[Spirit]] that can decrease the player character's weight. When fought against in a Spirit battle, Poochy's Spirit possesses a team of [[Duck Hunt (character|Duck Hunt]] duplicates that utilize dashing attacks, and the battle is fought over a floor of lava. | *In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Yarn Poochy appears as an Advanced-rank Primary [[Spirit]] that can decrease the player character's weight. When fought against in a Spirit battle, Poochy's Spirit possesses a team of [[Duck Hunt (character|Duck Hunt]] duplicates that utilize dashing attacks, and the battle is fought over a floor of lava. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Other Media== |
| − | *Poochy | + | *Poochy has appeared in the ''Super Mario-Kun'' manga, most prominently in the volumes based on ''Yoshi's Story''. |
| − | == | + | ==Canceled Appearances== |
| − | *Poochy | + | *Poochy was seen in an early screencap for ''[[Paper Mario]]'', but he was absent from the final game. The extent of his potential role was unknown. |
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
| − | *His name is a simple play on 'pooch', an informal way of referring to a dog | + | *His name is a simple play on 'pooch', an informal way of referring to a dog. |
*Notably, almost all of Poochy's appearances are in games set in the time when Mario and Bowser were babies. ''Tetris Attack'' and ''Super Mario Odyssey'' are his only actual appearances in the 'modern' era. | *Notably, almost all of Poochy's appearances are in games set in the time when Mario and Bowser were babies. ''Tetris Attack'' and ''Super Mario Odyssey'' are his only actual appearances in the 'modern' era. | ||
[[Category: Mario Characters]] | [[Category: Mario Characters]] | ||