Editing GCN Yoshi Circuit

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|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])<br>''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|DLC Pack 1]])  ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])

|cups=[[Star Cup]] (''Double Dash!!'')<br>[[Lightning Cup]] (''DS'')<br> [[Egg Cup]] (''8'', ''8 Deluxe'')

|tours=[[New York Tour]]<br>[[Tokyo Tour]]<br>[[Paris Tour (2019)]]<br>[[London Tour]]<br>[[Holiday Tour (2019)]]<br>[[New Year's Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Mario Bros. Tour]]<br>[[Hammer Bro Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Trick Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Cooking Tour]]<br>[[Wild West Tour]]<br>[[Pirate Tour]]<br>[[Los Angeles Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Peach vs. Daisy Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Ninja Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Trick Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Sydney Tour (September 2021)]]<br>[[Toad vs. Toadette Tour]]<br>[[Sky Tour]]<br>[[Mii Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Amsterdam Tour]]<br>[[Piranha Plant Tour]]<br>[[Animal Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2023)]]

|based_on=[[Yoshi]]

|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Wii U]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])

|sample=''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' / ''Mario Kart Tour'': Shinobu Nagata / Kenta Nagata<br>[[File:MKDD-Music-CircuitTheme.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart DS'': Shinobu Tanaka<br>[[File:MKDS-Music-GCN-Circuit.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'': Atsuko Asahi<br>[[File:MK8-DLC-Music-GCN-YoshiCircuit.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' (frontrunning)<br>[[File:WiiU_GCN_YoshiCircuit_Frontrunning.oga]]

|map=''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''<br>[[File:YoshiCircuitMap-MKDD.png]]<br>''Mario Kart DS''<br>[[File:MKDS Yoshi Circuit Map.png|140px]][[File:MKDS Yoshi Circuit GCN layout.png]]<br>

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''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map YoshiCircuitGCN.png|140px]]

'''Yoshi Circuit''' (also called '''Yoshi's Circuit'''<ref>{{cite|quote=Egg Cup, where players can zoom along the GCN '''Yoshi’s Circuit''' track—which is actually shaped like Yoshi himself!|title=Option in a ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' opinion poll|url=play.nintendo.com/activities/opinion-polls/mario-kart-8-deluxe-favorite-cup-poll|publisher=[[Play Nintendo]]|language=en-us|accessdate=May 16, 2020}}</ref>) is the third course of the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. The course is unique in that it is shaped like [[Yoshi]] himself, making it the only course in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'']] series to be shaped after a playable character. There are many turns in this course, including a particularly sharp hairpin turn located at Yoshi's "tail". There are also many [[Piranha Plant]]s at the sides of the road, nipping at racers who get too close. Near the end of the course, the [[Daisy Cruiser]] can be seen in the background.

Yoshi Circuit shares its music with [[GCN Luigi Circuit|Luigi Circuit]] and [[GCN Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]]. An arrangement of it appears in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' under the title "[[Rollercoasting]]". An arrangement of the music for these courses also appears as one of the selectable songs that can be played during events in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]] version), ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' ([[Wii]] version), and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''.  

Yoshi Circuit reappears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the fourth and final course of the [[Lightning Cup]], in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (as part of the [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] DLC) and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the first course of the [[Egg Cup]], and in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting with the [[New York Tour]].

 

===Course layout===

[[File:YoshiCircuit1-GP-MKDD.png|thumb|left|DK and Diddy Kong at the start of the race]]

Past the orange flowers is a Piranha Plant, and past that Piranha Plant is a slight downhill change of terrain and a U-turn to the left. Past the U-turn is a small incline and a straight road, as one is progressing the "tail." On the tip of the "tail" is a U-turn to the right and a straight road. The straight road leads to a turn to the left and three Piranha Plants. Past the Piranha Plants is a turn to the right and a straight road, indicating that the finish line is just in front of the player and starting the cycle of the course again, but on lap two.

There are three shortcuts. After the first left turn, if a player gets a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] from an [[Item Box]], they can use the Mushroom to [[jump]] over the moat, not having to maneuver around Yoshi's "hand". It is also possible to do this without a mushroom, instead using a well-placed powerslide. In the DS version, however, the shortcut can be done with a well placed jump over the moat if the player is using a high acceleration kart.

[[File:MKDS Yoshi Circuit GCN Intro.png|thumb|right|The intro for {{classic|GCN|Yoshi Circuit}} in ''Mario Kart DS'']]

Yoshi Circuit makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the fourth and last race of the [[Lightning Cup]], as well as the thirty-second and last race of the game overall. Some edits have been made to the course for its reappearance in that game. One of the most significant changes is that the Piranha Plants are no longer in [[Warp Pipe]]s and bite at racers that drive too close, instead being the small, constantly-biting variation that is seen throughout other courses. Another somewhat significant change is that the number of "spines" on the back of Yoshi's "head" have been reduced from three to two. The tunnel shortcut was also removed. Some minor graphical changes that do not impact gameplay include Yoshi's "fingers" not being there, the windows in the tunnel being larger, Yoshi's "cheek" being made of sand instead of water, the helicopter not being present, and the banners near the finish line being removed. The course was available in Wi-Fi.

Not counting ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', this is one of only six classic courses in the series to share its music with another classic course in the same game, sharing its music with {{classic link|GCN|Luigi Circuit}}. The other four are {{classic link|GBA|Peach Circuit}} and {{classic link|GBA|Luigi Circuit}} in the same game, and {{classic link|DS|Wario Stadium}} and {{classic link|DS|Waluigi Pinball}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.

===Missions===

There is one [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|mission]] that takes place on Yoshi Circuit:

*'''Mission 6-6''': The player controls [[Yoshi]], who must perform 14 [[Drift|power-slide]] [[Mini-Turbo|mini-turbos]] before completing one lap and before 60 seconds has passed.

===Glitches===

The player must advance until the fence that prevents him from jumping into the water ends, then turn 90 degrees to the left and use a mushroom while falling into the water (near the fence). If done correctly, Lakitu will position the player before the goal, and if backtracked, Lakitu will disappear. However, when the player reaches roughly the area of the map that is shaped like Yoshi's nose, Lakitu will appear again. Lakitu may warn the player that they are going backwards even though the player is going down the normal path.{{ref needed}}

==''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==

[[File:MK8 GCN Yoshi Circuit Starting Line.png|thumb|left|250px|The course as seen from the starting line]]

Yoshi Circuit returns for the second time as a classic course included with [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and as part of the core game in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', as the first course of the [[Egg Cup]] (and in turn the first course of ''Mario Kart 8''{{'}}s DLC overall). Many changes have been made in this version of the course. The "shoe" is now a small town near the starting line, with a dock, several small islands and sailboats nearby. The course banner now resembles an archway connected by two street lights, with two sets of flower bouquets on both sides and an ornament of a Gold Yoshi posing on top of a silver and gold [[Yoshi's Egg|Yoshi Egg]]. Additionally, [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s and [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s appear as spectators waving and jumping. A lighthouse appears in the background near the "tail". Some trees appear to have some [[Fruit (Yoshi food)|fruit]]s hanging from them.

The ''Mario Kart'' logo on the starting banner is red and uses the modern design instead of the classic one used for most of the classic courses from games before ''Mario Kart DS''. {{classic link|GBA|Cheese Land}}, {{classic link|GBA|Ribbon Road}} and {{classic link|GCN|DK Mountain}} also use this design.

The Piranha Plants before and after the starting line have been removed and replaced by tires similar to the ones on {{classic link|GBA|Mario Circuit}}, while the ones in the "spines" have been re-positioned. The flower patches in the "spines" are no longer blocked off and can be cut through for a shortcut. The Yoshi Helicopter has been replaced by a green [[Mario Kart TV]] helicopter, from the view above the course. The second shortcut has been removed entirely similar to the DS version; this time, the path is entirely blocked with guard rails. The first shortcut now has a waterfall which players must drive through. Players can now perform tricks off the grass ramp at the first shortcut if they are fast enough. The "saddle" now acts as a place to shade spectators. Also, a sign saying "'''Yoshi Tunnel'''" can be seen on both ends of the tunnel around the "nose". The course is more straight, and the dips and inclines at the "spines" and the "saddle" have changed. Red Yoshi on the [[B Dasher]] kart with [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires and the [[Super Glider]] is the Staff Ghost for this course. [[Shy Guy|Light-blue Shy Guy]], using the [[P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]] with [[Slick]] tires and [[Parachute (glider)|Parachute]] glider, is the 200cc staff ghost for this course.

The new, live-recorded background music was rearranged with new instruments including guitar, saxophones, and drums.

It is one of only two courses that does not have any Dash Panels, Glide Ramps, underwater sections, or anti-gravity sections, with the other being {{classic link|SNES|Rainbow Road}}. Coincidentally, both of these courses are part of DLC Pack 1. Also, it is one of only two races in ''Mario Kart 8'' that has appeared more than once as a classic course at time of release and does not originate from ''Super Mario Kart'', the other being {{classic link|GCN|Baby Park}}. Coincidentally, both originate from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' and returned in ''Mario Kart DS''.

The map of the course is seen on its icon, making it one of five courses in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' to feature its own map within itself, alongside [[Mario Kart Stadium]], [[Water Park]], [[Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 8)|Rainbow Road]], and [[Merry Mountain]].

==''Mario Kart Tour''==

[[File:MKT Yoshi Circuit Scene.jpg|thumb|right|{{classic|GCN|Yoshi Circuit}} in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]

Yoshi Circuit reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[New York Tour]]. It mostly takes on the appearance of its ''Mario Kart 8'' iteration (the same applies to [[N64 Royal Raceway]], [[N64 Yoshi Valley]], and [[GCN Baby Park]]). This is likely due to its lack of anti-gravity sections on the course in ''Mario Kart 8''. The ''Mario Kart'' logo on the starting banner has been reverted to its classic one. Most trees have been removed, and the jump near the start of the course is obscured by [[wooden cutout]]s of Piranha Plants rather than a waterfall. Otherwise, the track changes little from its appearance in ''Mario Kart 8''. Despite using its ''Mario Kart 8'' appearance, this course uses the original version of its music from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''.  

The course also appears as '''Yoshi Circuit R''' (reversed), '''Yoshi Circuit T''' (with ramps), and '''Yoshi Circuit R/T''' (reversed with ramps). While the former two debuted alongside the normal variant in the New York Tour, the latter debuted in the [[London Tour]]. In the R variant, there is a [[Glide Ramp|glide ramp]] in the grass at the beginning of the Piranha Plant section. In the T variant, there is a glide ramp near the same spot but racers are far above the ground when they reach it. In the R/T variant, racers go across the middle of the island using [[Kanaami Road]] on two occasions. As a result, it is the first course variant in the game where a large portion of the course is traversed in the "wrong direction".

===Appearances===

For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of GCN Yoshi Circuit tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of GCN Yoshi Circuit tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].

===Top-tier and middle-tier items===

{{MKT favored table|GCN|Yoshi Circuit}}

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{{MKT bonus challenge table|Ring Race|GCN Yoshi Circuit}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Do Jump Boosts|GCN Yoshi Circuit}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Big Reverse Race|GCN Yoshi Circuit}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Goomba Takedown|GCN Yoshi Circuit}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Glider Challenge|GCN Yoshi Circuit}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Steer Clear of Obstacles|GCN Yoshi Circuit}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Vs. Mega|GCN Yoshi Circuit|char=Birdo|lc=yes}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Smash Small Dry Bones|GCN Yoshi Circuit}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Break Item Boxes|GCN Yoshi Circuit}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Time Trial|GCN Yoshi Circuit|GCN Yoshi Circuit R}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Combo Attack|GCN Yoshi Circuit T}}

{{MKT bonus challenge table|Snap a Photo|GCN Yoshi Circuit T}}