Moltz the Very Goonie

Moltz the Very Goonie fighting Yoshi

Moltz the Very Goonie is the mid-boss of World 5 of Yoshi's Island DS. Initially, it is a normal Hefty Goonie who is enlarged by Kamek's magic. Moltz is also the only Hefty Goonie that appears in Yoshi's Island DS. He tries to crush Yoshi by belly-flopping on him as they both freefall from space. In order to beat Moltz, Yoshi must Flutter Jump above him, while avoiding his flailing wings and projectile feathers, and do a Ground Pound on his head. After Moltz is hit, he flies and tries to attack Yoshi by sending Rocket Guys that Yoshi must avoid. Eventually, Moltz comes back down and Yoshi must hit him on the head again. After Moltz is hit on the head three times, he is defeated.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ビッグでぶあほーどり Biggu Debu Ahō Dori	Big Fat Goonie
German	XXL-Birdie	"XXL-" is a prefix referring to "extra extra large" things; "Birdie" is the German name of the Goonies
Italian	Megagabby	Megagoonie (Gabby, from gabbiano (seagull), being the Italian name of Goonie)
Korean	거대뚱보멍청새 Geodaettungbomeongcheongsae	Big Fat Idiot Bird
Spanish	Ciriaco Pajarraco	Ciriaco could possibly origin from the male Greek name;"Pajarraco" is used for birds that are big or ugly.

Trivia

• Moltz's name comes from the word "molt", when animals shed their old skin, feathers, fur, etc.