Difference between revisions of "Poochy"
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| − | He first | + | 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]]), where he helped Yoshi out in three different stages. |
| − | In ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', | + | 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. |
| − | In ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's | + | 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''. |
==Spin-Off Games== | ==Spin-Off Games== | ||
| − | In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Poochy | + | 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. |
=Other Appearances= | =Other Appearances= | ||
Revision as of 05:37, 14 September 2018
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| Poochy | |
| Species | Dog |
| Debut | Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island |
Poochy is a recurring character from the Super Mario series who has prominently appeared as a helper character for Yoshi.
Information
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.
Appearances
He first appeared in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (as well as in the GBA remake), where he helped Yoshi out in three different stages.
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.
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.
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.
Other Appearances
Canceled Appearances
- 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.
Video Games
- With the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack of Minecraft: Wii U Edition, wolves are replaced by Poochy.
Trivia
- 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 is his only actual appearance in the 'modern' era.