Yoshi Kid
Named-by-player partner · Glitzville
Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.
Yoshi Kid is featured in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door — Named-by-player partner. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.
Original GameCube release; the Switch remake has changes not covered here.
Biography
The Yoshi partner hatches during the Glitzville chapter and receives a name from the player. Different colours change appearance rather than creating different story characters.
Appearance
The small Yoshi has a punk-like tuft and a colour determined by the egg-hatching timing.
Personality
He is energetic, outspoken and eager to fight, calling Mario by a ring-related nickname. His confidence contrasts with some of the more cautious partners.
Role in the story
His arrival is tied to a battle obstacle in the Glitz Pit. Afterward, his movement ability makes him one of the most convenient partners for ordinary travel.
Gameplay and encounters
Ride him to move quickly and cross suitable gaps. Gulp helps solve particular armoured-enemy situations; check the target arrangement and FP before relying on it.
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