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'''Poochy''' (Japanese name: Pochi) is dog that appears in the [[Yoshi]] series of video games. Poochy's name is sometimes spelled "Poochie" or "Poochey".
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{{character infobox
|image=[[File:MKT Artwork Poochy.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|species=Dog
|first_appearance= ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[Yoshi Tour (2023)|Yoshi Tour]]) (2023)
}}
{{quote|Hi, I'm Poochy. Woof!!|Poochy|Tetris Attack}}
'''Poochy''' is a dog that has appeared throughout the ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' franchise. In most games, he can be found in certain levels and serves as a safe platform. Poochy can walk over dangerous terrain, such as [[Spike Trap|spike]]s and [[lava]], allowing [[Yoshi]] to cross them safely. He has a spotted coat with a long red tongue, a black studded collar, lips that look similar to that of a duck, and a red (yellow in his ''Yoshi's Woolly World'' artwork) ball at the end of his tail. He barks happily constantly when he walks.


==History==
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
[[File:SMA3 Sprite - Poochy.gif|frame|left]]
Poochy debuts in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and reappears in the remake, ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' (receiving no changes besides a graphical update). He can run on hazardous forms of terrain and charge through any enemies in his path. Poochy is ridden by jumping on his head and looking in the intended direction. He attempts to follow his rider after they dismount and waits under them if he cannot jump to their location, though he does not enter [[Warp Pipe]]s and doors. He can also swim through water and lava while carrying Yoshi. If Poochy reaches a wall, he crosses through a gap if one is present (which usually only fits him and not Yoshi), and otherwise tries to jump over it, even when he cannot make it across. While he is jumping, Yoshi can jump off his head. He can be distracted by throwing an [[Yoshi Egg|egg]] at his head, which he plays with and does not pay attention to anything else.


== Yoshi's Helper ==
Poochy only appears in three levels: 1-Extra, [[Poochy Ain't Stupid]]; 2-1, [[Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa]]; and 3-2, [[Jungle Rhythm...]]
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====''Yoshi's New Island''====
[[File:See Poochy Run!.png|thumb|Poochy in the level See Poochy Run! in ''Yoshi's New Island'']]
Poochy returns once again in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', regaining his ability to walk on hazardous obstacles from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''. He also behaves and is able to be controlled the same way, though he is now able to smash through certain types of blocks and grab items (such as [[key]]s) that the Yoshi can then take. He makes only two appearances in the game: first in 3-5, [[Don't Fear the Spear]], which lets him demonstrate his new abilities, and then in 4-S, [[See Poochy Run!]], where he must be used to clear the stage while avoiding [[Spinner]]s and [[Spike Trap|spikes]].


Poochy first shows up in level 2-1 of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', "Visit Koopa and Parakoopa". After that, he shows up in subsequent levels throughout the game. Poochy is an excitable little dog who looks quite happy to see Yoshi and [[Baby Mario]]. Yoshi can hop on Poochy's head and allow Poochy to transport him through whatever section they happen to be in. Controllable in a sense, Poochy will run whatever direction Yoshi faces. By jumping onto higher-up platforms, Yoshi can also make Poochy jump. Riding around on Poochy is preferable because he can walk on surfaces Yoshi can't — spikes, for example — and also because Poochy can plow through many enemies that Yoshi would otherwise have to fight himself. A developer favorite, Poochy even gets his own stage: an unlockable and especially difficult one called "Poochy Ain't Stupid."
===''Tetris Attack''===
[[File:Poochy Tetris Attack.png|thumb|left|Poochy and [[Ukiki|Grinder]] in ''Tetris Attack'']]
Poochy appears in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'' alongside a [[Ukiki|Grinder]] as one of [[Yoshi]]'s opponents, taking the place of the nature fairy Thiana from ''[[Tetris Attack#Panel de Pon|Panel de Pon]]''. He was originally Yoshi's friend, but went against him due to a brainwashing spell cast by [[Bowser]] and [[Kamek]]. Once Yoshi defeats him (which involves playing the game's panel-based puzzles against him), he and Grinder are broken from the spell and joins Yoshi as he fights against Bowser. He is then unlocked as a playable character that can fight against the other brainwashed characters. There is no difference in gameplay, as the only changes are the appearance of the player's side and the sounds that play as panels are matched (cheerful barks as opposed to Yoshi's voice).
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===''Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle''===
Poochy makes a minor cameo appearance in ''[[Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle]]'' in the audience to when the players are ranked after the race. As the background is repeated, two Poochys can be seen at one time.


Poochy shows up again in the sequel, ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. In this game, Poochy appears to be much smaller, but still helps Yoshi by sniffing out hidden items — notable especially because in any appearance Poochy has made in any game, Nintendo has never depicted him as having a nose.
===''Club Nintendo''===
Poochy makes a cameo in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Rummelplatzquatsch]]". He appears on the screen of Mario's [[Game Boy]] [[Game Boy Camera|Camera]], which supposedly tells the future. After Poochy shows up on the screen, a pack of dogs comes running towards [[Luigi]] and urinate on him.


==Other Appearances==
===''Super Mario-kun''===
Poochy appears as a supporting character in volumes [[Super Mario-kun Volume 19|19]] and [[Super Mario-kun Volume 20|20]] of the Coro Coro Comics manga ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. When he first appears, [[Red Yoshi (Super Mario-kun)|Red Yoshi]] mistakes him for an enemy and eats Poochy. Red Yoshi releases him in an egg after Mario reprimands him, and Poochy emerges unharmed. He accompanies Mario and the six [[Team Chibi Yoshis|Baby Yoshis]] on their quest to retrieve the [[Super Happy Tree]], and forms a special friendship with [[Yellow Yoshi (Super Mario-kun)|Yellow Yoshi]].
Poochy, was in an early screenshot from ''[[Paper Mario]]''.Poochy also appears in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', as a character that Yoshi must initially beat in a one-on-one match of the game's panel-flipping puzzles. After Yoshi beats him, the player can select to play as Poochy, though the difference ultimately amounts to cheerful barks as opposed to Yoshi's mutterings. Poochy replaces the earth fairy Thiana from ''Panel de Pon'', the Japanese title that Nintendo remade to create ''Tetris Attack''.


In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Poochy makes an easily missable cameo in the background decor of the "Baby Park" racetrack. All of the amusement park rides in the background are themed with characters from the Yoshi games, and Poochy is not exception.
Poochy appears in volume 19 chapter 5, 愛犬ポチ!みんなのためにがんばるワン!! (''Beloved Poochy! The dog who does his best for everyone!!''), and is the central figure in the events of that chapter.


[[Category: Characters]]
Also in volume 19, Poochy defecates several times in the manga, being the only character in it to do so.
 
A different Poochy made his first appearance in volume 4 of ''Super Mario-kun''.
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SMK vol 19 Cover.png|Volume 19 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''
Kunissue20.jpg|Volume 20 of ''Super Mario-kun''
SMK vol 19 ch 5.png|Volume 19 Chapter 5, featuring Poochy
</gallery>
 
===''Yoshi's Story''===
[[File:Yoshis Story Poochy.png|thumb|left|150px|Poochy in ''Yoshi's Story'']]
[[File:YSPoochySprite.png|frame|right]]
Poochy also appears in several levels of ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', helping the [[Baby Yoshi]]s along the way. Although the Baby Yoshis are not able to ride on top of him, Poochy is able to find hidden [[fruit]]s and hearts. In most levels, Poochy appears in a single spot, barking to show the location of a secret. However, in level 1-1, [[Treasure Hunt (level)|Treasure Hunt]], he plays a much larger role. In that level, Poochy starts out chained to a post that can only be removed by [[Ground Pound|ground-pounding]] it, which breaks the chain and frees Poochy. After being released, Poochy runs through the level and [[sniff]]s out hidden items. When Poochy discovers something, he stands by the spot and barks, and the item can then be revealed by ground-pounding. After the item is revealed, Poochy moves on to sniff out other hidden items.
 
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
His ''Yoshi's Story'' artwork is reused as a stamp in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''.
 
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Poochy makes a cameo appearance as a background attraction of the [[Baby Park]] course.
 
====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
Poochy makes his first physical appearance in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC for ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. He appears in the background of the [[Yoshi's Island (race course)|Yoshi's Island]] course, where he is seen atop Yoshi's mailbox near the beginning of the course. Poochy has three different animations: he may sleep, bark happily, or leap excitedly into the air while barking.
 
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
[[File:MKT Icon Poochy Emblem.png|thumb|Poochy's [[emblem]] from ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Poochy is a playable High-End driver in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', debuting in the [[Yoshi Tour (2023)|2023 Yoshi Tour]] on April 5, 2023. This marks his first playable appearance in the ''Mario Kart'' series. His [[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special item]] is the [[Lucky Seven]]. His voice clips are taken from ''Yoshi's Story''. Due to his status as a driver, he does not appear on the mailbox in the Yoshi's Island course, unlike in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''. Additionally, a [[cup]] named after Poochy, the [[Poochy Cup]], was introduced in the [[Mii Tour (2023)|2023 Mii Tour]]. Poochy was the final new character to the ''Mario Kart'' series to debut in ''Tour''.
 
===''Mario Party Advance''===
[[File:MPA Poochy Pal Screenshot.png|thumb|left|The [[Gaddget]] Poochy Pal]]
A [[gaddget]] named [[Poochy Pal]] appears in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. It involves Poochy walking (and sometimes sleeping) around a backyard and interacting with the various objects in it, such as a [[Warp Pipe]] that he can enter. The player has no control over what Poochy does.
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===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
[[File:YWW Yoshi and Poochy.png|thumb|left|150px|Yoshi and Poochy in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]
Poochy returns in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', appearing in [[Spiky Stroll]], [[Knot-Wing the Koopa's Aqua Fort]], and [[Wonderful World of Wool]]. He has similar behaviors to those in his previous installments, though he has gained a few new abilities. Two Yoshis are able to ride him now, and they sit on his back rather than stand. In addition, he can now collect [[Smiley Flower]]s, [[Wonder Wool]]s, and [[Key]]s in his mouth and bring them to Yoshi. Once Poochy delivers them, he dances happily. As part of the game's wool motif, he has a knitted appearance. If Yoshi tries to eat him, he will whimper, and if Yoshi ground pounds him, he will make a squeaking noise. He will bounce onto the course when a Yarn Poochy [[amiibo]] is used, but he will leave if he gets crushed or the Yarn Poochy amiibo is used again. He will respawn after he gets defeated or falls down a [[pit]].
 
A purchasable [[Power Badge (Yoshi's Woolly World)|Power Badge]] makes Poochy available at any course, but because his usefulness is very situational at most courses, it only costs 500 [[bead]]s to use the badge, making it the cheapest one in the game. However, even when the badge is equipped, Poochy does not appear during boss battles.
 
[[File:YWW-Line-Poochy-Sparkle.gif|thumb|150px|[[LINE]] sticker of Poochy wagging his tail]]
''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', a [[Nintendo 3DS]] port of ''Yoshi's Woolly World'', gives Poochy a more prominent role with a few additions. The [[Poochy Pup|Poochy Pups]] make their debut in Mellow Mode. They follow Yarn Yoshi around, assist the player in discovering secrets, and can be used as ammo instead of [[Egg|Eggs]].
 
In addition, Poochy stars in a new mode, [[Poochy Dash]]. These are special levels that feature Poochy running endlessly to collect beads, similar to ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. He will lose points if he bumps into something or falls down a [[Pit]].
 
A Poochy [[amiibo]] was included alongside the game. Using the amiibo allows the player to unlock new designs for Poochy in the [[Poochy Hut]]. These designs can be unlocked by completing special missions in Poochy Dash, and can be used either in Poochy Dash mode or in the main levels.
 
===''Minecraft''===
[[File:Minecraft Mario Mash-Up Poochy.jpg|thumb|Poochy, as seen in ''Minecraft'']]
In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Wolves are replaced by Poochy. When untamed, their tail is red and straight, with their eyes narrowing when provoked. When tamed, they wear a collar and their tails rise, resembling Poochy's usual appearance more closely. Unlike Poochy in the ''Yoshi'' games, Wolves cannot withstand lava unless they have fire resistance.
 
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
Poochy appears in several pieces of [[Hint Art]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. He can also be fished out of the [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] pond in [[Bowser's Kingdom]] using a [[capture]]d [[Lakitu]], at which point he leaves behind a [[Power Moon]] titled "Fishing(?) in Bowser's Castle" before vanishing. This marks the first time Poochy appears in a ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' game. Poochy being able to withstand poison may be a nod to how he is able to withstand other hazards like lava and spikes in previous games from the ''Yoshi'' series.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
Yarn Poochy appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an Advanced-class Shield-type primary [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] with three support slots. When used in battle, it decreases the fighter's weight. The spirit can be obtained either by winning its corresponding battle on the Spirit Board or in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Adventure|World of Light]], or by scanning the Yarn Poochy [[amiibo]]. In World of Light, the spirit is located on the light side of [[smashwiki:The Final Battle (World of Light)|The Final Battle]] map. Its puppet fighter is [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] on the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' rendition of the [[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Yoshi's Island]] stage; the stage is covered in lava and the puppet fighter can damage the player by simply dashing into them, referencing Poochy's resistance to lava and his ability to defeat enemies by running into them in the ''Yoshi's Island'' games, respectively.
 
===''Yoshi's Crafted World''===
[[File:YoshiCraftedWorld - YoshiwithPoochy.png|thumb|left|Artwork of [[Yoshi]] riding Poochy]]
Poochy and the Poochy Pups reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''. Poochy appears in the levels [[Poochy's Tape Trail]], [[Poochy's Sweet Run]], and [[Poochy's Magma Run]]. Like in the previous games, he helps Yoshi traverse dangerous terrain, as well as being able to grab Smiley Flowers as he could in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''. In this game, Poochy is also capable of defeating some enemies Yoshi cannot. Whenever Yoshi stands still, Poochy may perform some playful animations.
 
The Poochy Pups reappear in the flip side versions of levels. Three are hidden in each level, and are worth one [[Smiley Flower]] each when brought to the goal. Although they can no longer sniff secrets for the player, as the flip side levels have no hidden collectibles aside from the Poochy Pups, they can still be used in place of eggs.
 
In addition, whenever Yoshi beats a flip side level with all three Poochy Pups in tow within the allotted time, Poochy appears to give the player a Smiley Flower.
 
Poochy [[List of crafts in Yoshi's Crafted World|crafts]] also appear in the game: one is a framed picture of him found in [[Haunted Maker Mansion]], and another is a clay statue of him found in [[Skulking Around]].
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===Unused appearances===
[[File:PM Prerelease Poochy.png|thumb|210px|A pre-release screenshot of ''Paper Mario'', with Poochy on the left]]
Poochy can be seen in early screenshots of ''[[Paper Mario]]'', indicating that he was originally intended to appear in the game, but he was [[List of Paper Mario pre-release and unused content|removed from the final game]].
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==Profiles and statistics==
{{main|List of Poochy profiles and statistics}}
 
===''Tetris Attack''===
[[File:TetrisAttackSNES-PoochyIcon.png|right]]
{{Multilang profile
|type=In-game character profile
|columns=1
|Eng=I am Poochy- Woof, woof!<br>You didn't know I like monkeys? Well see, I'm friends with everybody. Woof! Especially that Yoshi. He gives me eggs! Woof, woof, WOOF!
|Jap=ワンワンワン ポチだワン<br>おさるさんとは けねんのなかと おもわれてるかも しれないけど ほんとは<br>すごく なかよしなんだワン<br>ヨッシーも タマゴをくれるいいやつだワン けど⋯
|JapM=Woof, woof, woof. It's Poochy, woof.<br>Ukkiki might think he's just a kid, but really he is a very good friend, woof. Yoshi is also a nice guy who gives me eggs, woof. But...
}}
 
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
SMW2 Poochy.png|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
TetrisAttackSNES-PoochyVsDefeat.png|''[[Tetris Attack]]'' (SNES)
Poochy.jpg|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
P&YWW Poochy Artwork.png|''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
SMO Poochy.png|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
YCW Poochy Sleeping.png|''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ポチ
|JapR=Pochi
|JapM=Common pet name for dogs, which is from「点」(''pochi'', "dot")
|Chi=波奇
|ChiR=Bōqí
|ChiM=Transliteration of Japanese name
|Dut=Poochy
|Fre=Poochy
|Fre2=Milou <small>(''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'')</small>
|Fre2M=Reference to {{wp|Tintin (character)|Tintin}}'s dog, Snowy, named "Milou" in French
|Fre3=Poochi <small>(''Yoshi's Story'')</small>
|Ger=Schnuffel
|GerM=Sniffy/Nosey
|Ita=Poochy
|Kor=포치
|KorR=Pochi
|KorM=Transliteration of Japanese name
|PorA=Poochy
|PorE=Piloto
|PorEM=Guide
|Rus=Гав-гав <small>(''Yoshi's New Island'')</small>
|RusR=Gav-gav
|RusM=Onomatopoeia for barking
|Rus2=Пучи
|Rus2R=Puchi
|Rus2M=Transliteration of the English name
|Spa=Poochy
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 08:21, April 30, 2024

Not to be confused with Poochie.
Poochy
Poochy from Mario Kart Tour
Artwork from Mario Kart Tour
Species Dog
First appearance Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
Latest appearance Mario Kart Tour (Yoshi Tour) (2023)
“Hi, I'm Poochy. Woof!!”
Poochy, Tetris Attack

Poochy is a dog that has appeared throughout the Yoshi franchise. In most games, he can be found in certain levels and serves as a safe platform. Poochy can walk over dangerous terrain, such as spikes and lava, allowing Yoshi to cross them safely. He has a spotted coat with a long red tongue, a black studded collar, lips that look similar to that of a duck, and a red (yellow in his Yoshi's Woolly World artwork) ball at the end of his tail. He barks happily constantly when he walks.

History[edit]

Yoshi's Island series[edit]

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island / Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3[edit]

Animation of Poochy, as seen in Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3.

Poochy debuts in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and reappears in the remake, Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (receiving no changes besides a graphical update). He can run on hazardous forms of terrain and charge through any enemies in his path. Poochy is ridden by jumping on his head and looking in the intended direction. He attempts to follow his rider after they dismount and waits under them if he cannot jump to their location, though he does not enter Warp Pipes and doors. He can also swim through water and lava while carrying Yoshi. If Poochy reaches a wall, he crosses through a gap if one is present (which usually only fits him and not Yoshi), and otherwise tries to jump over it, even when he cannot make it across. While he is jumping, Yoshi can jump off his head. He can be distracted by throwing an egg at his head, which he plays with and does not pay attention to anything else.

Poochy only appears in three levels: 1-Extra, Poochy Ain't Stupid; 2-1, Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa; and 3-2, Jungle Rhythm...

Yoshi's New Island[edit]

Poochy in the level See Poochy Run! in Yoshi's New Island

Poochy returns once again in Yoshi's New Island, regaining his ability to walk on hazardous obstacles from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. He also behaves and is able to be controlled the same way, though he is now able to smash through certain types of blocks and grab items (such as keys) that the Yoshi can then take. He makes only two appearances in the game: first in 3-5, Don't Fear the Spear, which lets him demonstrate his new abilities, and then in 4-S, See Poochy Run!, where he must be used to clear the stage while avoiding Spinners and spikes.

Tetris Attack[edit]

Poochy and Grinder.
Poochy and Grinder in Tetris Attack

Poochy appears in Tetris Attack alongside a Grinder as one of Yoshi's opponents, taking the place of the nature fairy Thiana from Panel de Pon. He was originally Yoshi's friend, but went against him due to a brainwashing spell cast by Bowser and Kamek. Once Yoshi defeats him (which involves playing the game's panel-based puzzles against him), he and Grinder are broken from the spell and joins Yoshi as he fights against Bowser. He is then unlocked as a playable character that can fight against the other brainwashed characters. There is no difference in gameplay, as the only changes are the appearance of the player's side and the sounds that play as panels are matched (cheerful barks as opposed to Yoshi's voice).

Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle[edit]

Poochy makes a minor cameo appearance in Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle in the audience to when the players are ranked after the race. As the background is repeated, two Poochys can be seen at one time.

Club Nintendo[edit]

Poochy makes a cameo in the Club Nintendo comic "Rummelplatzquatsch". He appears on the screen of Mario's Game Boy Camera, which supposedly tells the future. After Poochy shows up on the screen, a pack of dogs comes running towards Luigi and urinate on him.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Poochy appears as a supporting character in volumes 19 and 20 of the Coro Coro Comics manga Super Mario-kun. When he first appears, Red Yoshi mistakes him for an enemy and eats Poochy. Red Yoshi releases him in an egg after Mario reprimands him, and Poochy emerges unharmed. He accompanies Mario and the six Baby Yoshis on their quest to retrieve the Super Happy Tree, and forms a special friendship with Yellow Yoshi.

Poochy appears in volume 19 chapter 5, 愛犬ポチ!みんなのためにがんばるワン!! (Beloved Poochy! The dog who does his best for everyone!!), and is the central figure in the events of that chapter.

Also in volume 19, Poochy defecates several times in the manga, being the only character in it to do so.

A different Poochy made his first appearance in volume 4 of Super Mario-kun.

Yoshi's Story[edit]

Poochy
Poochy in Yoshi's Story
Sprite of Poochy from Yoshi's Story

Poochy also appears in several levels of Yoshi's Story, helping the Baby Yoshis along the way. Although the Baby Yoshis are not able to ride on top of him, Poochy is able to find hidden fruits and hearts. In most levels, Poochy appears in a single spot, barking to show the location of a secret. However, in level 1-1, Treasure Hunt, he plays a much larger role. In that level, Poochy starts out chained to a post that can only be removed by ground-pounding it, which breaks the chain and frees Poochy. After being released, Poochy runs through the level and sniffs out hidden items. When Poochy discovers something, he stands by the spot and barks, and the item can then be revealed by ground-pounding. After the item is revealed, Poochy moves on to sniff out other hidden items.

Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]

His Yoshi's Story artwork is reused as a stamp in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Poochy makes a cameo appearance as a background attraction of the Baby Park course.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Poochy makes his first physical appearance in the Mario Kart series in the Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. He appears in the background of the Yoshi's Island course, where he is seen atop Yoshi's mailbox near the beginning of the course. Poochy has three different animations: he may sleep, bark happily, or leap excitedly into the air while barking.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Poochy's emblem from Mario Kart Tour
Poochy's emblem from Mario Kart Tour

Poochy is a playable High-End driver in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the 2023 Yoshi Tour on April 5, 2023. This marks his first playable appearance in the Mario Kart series. His special item is the Lucky Seven. His voice clips are taken from Yoshi's Story. Due to his status as a driver, he does not appear on the mailbox in the Yoshi's Island course, unlike in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, a cup named after Poochy, the Poochy Cup, was introduced in the 2023 Mii Tour. Poochy was the final new character to the Mario Kart series to debut in Tour.

Mario Party Advance[edit]

The Gaddget Poochy Pal

A gaddget named Poochy Pal appears in Mario Party Advance. It involves Poochy walking (and sometimes sleeping) around a backyard and interacting with the various objects in it, such as a Warp Pipe that he can enter. The player has no control over what Poochy does.

Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World[edit]

Yoshi and Poochy from Yoshi's Woolly World.
Yoshi and Poochy in Yoshi's Woolly World

Poochy returns in Yoshi's Woolly World, appearing in Spiky Stroll, Knot-Wing the Koopa's Aqua Fort, and Wonderful World of Wool. He has similar behaviors to those in his previous installments, though he has gained a few new abilities. Two Yoshis are able to ride him now, and they sit on his back rather than stand. In addition, he can now collect Smiley Flowers, Wonder Wools, and Keys in his mouth and bring them to Yoshi. Once Poochy delivers them, he dances happily. As part of the game's wool motif, he has a knitted appearance. If Yoshi tries to eat him, he will whimper, and if Yoshi ground pounds him, he will make a squeaking noise. He will bounce onto the course when a Yarn Poochy amiibo is used, but he will leave if he gets crushed or the Yarn Poochy amiibo is used again. He will respawn after he gets defeated or falls down a pit.

A purchasable Power Badge makes Poochy available at any course, but because his usefulness is very situational at most courses, it only costs 500 beads to use the badge, making it the cheapest one in the game. However, even when the badge is equipped, Poochy does not appear during boss battles.

Official LINE sticker based on Yoshi's Woolly World.
LINE sticker of Poochy wagging his tail

Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, a Nintendo 3DS port of Yoshi's Woolly World, gives Poochy a more prominent role with a few additions. The Poochy Pups make their debut in Mellow Mode. They follow Yarn Yoshi around, assist the player in discovering secrets, and can be used as ammo instead of Eggs.

In addition, Poochy stars in a new mode, Poochy Dash. These are special levels that feature Poochy running endlessly to collect beads, similar to Super Mario Run. He will lose points if he bumps into something or falls down a Pit.

A Poochy amiibo was included alongside the game. Using the amiibo allows the player to unlock new designs for Poochy in the Poochy Hut. These designs can be unlocked by completing special missions in Poochy Dash, and can be used either in Poochy Dash mode or in the main levels.

Minecraft[edit]

Poochy in Minecraft: Wii U Edition
Poochy, as seen in Minecraft

In the Super Mario Mash-up in Minecraft, Wolves are replaced by Poochy. When untamed, their tail is red and straight, with their eyes narrowing when provoked. When tamed, they wear a collar and their tails rise, resembling Poochy's usual appearance more closely. Unlike Poochy in the Yoshi games, Wolves cannot withstand lava unless they have fire resistance.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

Poochy appears in several pieces of Hint Art in Super Mario Odyssey. He can also be fished out of the poison pond in Bowser's Kingdom using a captured Lakitu, at which point he leaves behind a Power Moon titled "Fishing(?) in Bowser's Castle" before vanishing. This marks the first time Poochy appears in a Super Mario game. Poochy being able to withstand poison may be a nod to how he is able to withstand other hazards like lava and spikes in previous games from the Yoshi series.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Yarn Poochy appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an Advanced-class Shield-type primary spirit with three support slots. When used in battle, it decreases the fighter's weight. The spirit can be obtained either by winning its corresponding battle on the Spirit Board or in World of Light, or by scanning the Yarn Poochy amiibo. In World of Light, the spirit is located on the light side of The Final Battle map. Its puppet fighter is Duck Hunt on the Super Smash Bros. Brawl rendition of the Yoshi's Island stage; the stage is covered in lava and the puppet fighter can damage the player by simply dashing into them, referencing Poochy's resistance to lava and his ability to defeat enemies by running into them in the Yoshi's Island games, respectively.

Yoshi's Crafted World[edit]

Artwork of Yoshi riding Poochy

Poochy and the Poochy Pups reappear in Yoshi's Crafted World. Poochy appears in the levels Poochy's Tape Trail, Poochy's Sweet Run, and Poochy's Magma Run. Like in the previous games, he helps Yoshi traverse dangerous terrain, as well as being able to grab Smiley Flowers as he could in Yoshi's Woolly World. In this game, Poochy is also capable of defeating some enemies Yoshi cannot. Whenever Yoshi stands still, Poochy may perform some playful animations.

The Poochy Pups reappear in the flip side versions of levels. Three are hidden in each level, and are worth one Smiley Flower each when brought to the goal. Although they can no longer sniff secrets for the player, as the flip side levels have no hidden collectibles aside from the Poochy Pups, they can still be used in place of eggs.

In addition, whenever Yoshi beats a flip side level with all three Poochy Pups in tow within the allotted time, Poochy appears to give the player a Smiley Flower.

Poochy crafts also appear in the game: one is a framed picture of him found in Haunted Maker Mansion, and another is a clay statue of him found in Skulking Around.

Unused appearances[edit]

Poochy in a pre-release version of Paper Mario
A pre-release screenshot of Paper Mario, with Poochy on the left

Poochy can be seen in early screenshots of Paper Mario, indicating that he was originally intended to appear in the game, but he was removed from the final game.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Main article: List of Poochy profiles and statistics

Tetris Attack[edit]

Sprite of Poochy's icon from the SNES version of Tetris Attack.
  • In-game character profile:
    • English:
      I am Poochy- Woof, woof!
      You didn't know I like monkeys? Well see, I'm friends with everybody. Woof! Especially that Yoshi. He gives me eggs! Woof, woof, WOOF!
    • Japanese:
      ワンワンワン ポチだワン
      おさるさんとは けねんのなかと おもわれてるかも しれないけど ほんとは
      すごく なかよしなんだワン
      ヨッシーも タマゴをくれるいいやつだワン けど⋯
      (Translation: Woof, woof, woof. It's Poochy, woof.
      Ukkiki might think he's just a kid, but really he is a very good friend, woof. Yoshi is also a nice guy who gives me eggs, woof. But...
      )

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Poochy.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ポチ
Pochi
Common pet name for dogs, which is from「点」(pochi, "dot")

Chinese 波奇
Bōqí
Transliteration of Japanese name

Dutch Poochy
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French Poochy
Milou (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)
Poochi (Yoshi's Story)
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Reference to Tintin's dog, Snowy, named "Milou" in French
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German Schnuffel
Sniffy/Nosey
Italian Poochy
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Korean 포치
Pochi
Transliteration of Japanese name

Portuguese (NOA) Poochy
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Portuguese (NOE) Piloto
Guide
Russian Гав-гав (Yoshi's New Island)
Gav-gav
Пучи
Puchi
Onomatopoeia for barking

Transliteration of the English name

Spanish Poochy
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