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{{Articleabout|Poochy, a dog that appears primarily in ''Yoshi'' games|the similarly-named dog that appeared on ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''|[[Poochie]]}}  
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|image=[[File:Yoshis Story Poochy.png|240px]]<br>'''Poochy''' as seen in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''.
|full_name=Poochy
|first_appearance= ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|first_appearance= ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|species=[[Dog]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[Yoshi Tour (2023)|Yoshi Tour]]) (2023)
|latest_appearance=''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])
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'''Poochy''' is a [[dog]] that appears in [[Yoshi (series)|''Yoshi'' games]]. Poochy has a spotted coat with a long red tongue and duck lips. He has a red ball at the end of his tail and barks constantly while he walks. Poochy has only been playable in ''Tetris Attack''.
{{quote|Hi, I'm Poochy. Woof!!|Poochy|Tetris Attack}}
'''Poochy''' is a dog who is characterized by having a spotted coat with a long red tongue, a black studded collar, large yellow lips, 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. In the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], Poochy appears mostly in the ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' subset of platforming games. He can be found in certain [[level]]s and used as a safe platform. Poochy can walk over dangerous terrain, such as [[Spike Trap|spike]]s and [[lava]], allowing [[Yoshi]] to cross them safely.


==History==
==History==
===''Yoshi'' series===
===''Yoshi'' franchise===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
[[File:Poochy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Poochy in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'']]
[[File:SMW2 Poochy art.png|thumb|left|Poochy in his original depiction for ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'']]
[[Yoshi]] [[Yoshi (species)|and company]] can ride Poochy in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. He can run at high speeds on [[Spike (obstacle)|yellow spike]]s, [[lava]] and many other hazardous forms of terrain and can also run over any enemies in his path. To ride Poochy, the player must jump on his head and look in the direction he or she wants to go. If Poochy hits a wall, he'll try to jump over it, which can give the Yoshi a boost. Sometimes, there will be a small gap that Poochy will run through, though unfortunately, the gap will be too small for the Yoshi. Ever faithful, Poochy will follow the Yoshi anywhere he goes except through a pipe or door. He can also swim through water while carrying Yoshi. To distract him, the player can throw an egg at his head. He'll play with it and won't pay attention to anything else.
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.


Poochy first appeared in World 1's extra level "[[Poochy Ain't Stupid]]", where he's required to get across many fiery stretches of cave and was seen again in World 2-1's "[[Visit Koopa and Para-Koopa]]". He can also be found in "[[Jungle Rhythm...]]".
Poochy only appears in three levels: 1-Extra, [[Poochy Ain't Stupid]]; 2-1, [[Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa]]; and 3-2, [[Jungle Rhythm...]]


====''Tetris Attack''====
====''Tetris Attack''====
[[File:Poochy Tetris Attack.png|thumb|Poochy with a [[Grinder (enemy)|Grinder]]]]
Poochy appears in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'' alongside a [[Ukiki|Grinder]] as one of [[Yoshi]]'s opponents, taking the place of the nature fairy Thiana from ''[[nwiki: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).
Poochy also appears in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', allied with a [[Grinder (enemy)|Grinder]]. He appears as a character that Yoshi must initially beat in a one-on-one match of the game's panel-flipping puzzles, due to [[Bowser]]'s and [[Kamek]]'s magic spell, that made him work for them. 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''.


====''Yoshi's Story''====
====''Yoshi's Story''====
[[File:Yoshis Story Poochy.png|thumb|150px|left|Poochy in ''Yoshi's Story'']]
[[File:YSPoochySprite.png|frame|right]]
Poochy also aided the Yoshi clan in several levels of ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''.  Although the [[Baby Yoshi]]s could not ride on top of him like before, Poochy did help the Yoshis find hidden [[fruit]], allowing the baby dinosaurs to restore [[happiness]] to [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] during their quest for the [[Super Happy Tree]]. In the levels he appears in, Poochy was normally chained to a post that needed to be [[Ground Pound|pounded into the ground]], thus breaking the chain and freeing Poochy. After being released, Poochy would run through the level and [[sniffing|sniff out]] hidden items, most notably the Yoshi's favorite fruit - the [[melon]]. When Poochy discovers a secret hidden in the ground, he would stand by the spot and bark to alert the Baby Yoshi's attention. Poochy would wait until the Yoshi approached the spot, and would then move on to sniff out more secrets.
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.
 
Poochy's barking is a common [https://soundideas.sourceaudio.com/track/7620170 stock puppy barking sound], similar to the [[zeldawiki:Dog|dog]]s from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', and their [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|respective]] [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D|remakes]].


====''Yoshi's New Island''====
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
[[File:See Poochy Run!.png|thumb|200px]]
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 returns once again in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', being able to walk on hazardous obstacles as before. Yoshi can control where he walks by turning left or right, depending on the direction. He first appears in World 3-5, "[[Don't Fear the Spear]]", where the player has to use him to traverse a dangerous area which is otherwise impassable. He then makes his final appearance in the game in World 4-S, "[[See Poochy Run!]]", where he must be used to clear the stage while avoiding maces and spikes.
 
====''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''====
[[File:YWW Yoshi and Poochy.png|thumb|150px|Yoshi and Poochy in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]
Poochy returns in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and its [[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|Nintendo 3DS version]], 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.
 
Poochy has a more prominent role in the port. The [[Poochy Pup]]s 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, similarly 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.
 
====''Yoshi's Crafted World''====
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]].
 
===''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.
 
===''Club Nintendo'' - "Rummelplatzquatsch"===
Poochy makes a cameo in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|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''===
[[File:SMK vol 19 ch 5.png|thumb|''Super Mario-kun'' Volume 19 Chapter 5, featuring Poochy]]
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 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 [[Super Mario-kun Volume 15|volume 15]] of ''Super Mario-kun''.


===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
===="Rummelplatzquatsch"====
His ''Yoshi's Story'' artwork is reused as a stamp in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''.
Poochy makes a cameo in the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comic ''[[Rummelplatzquatsch]]''. He appears on the screen of Mario's [[Game Boy]] which he bought from a fortune-teller. After Poochy shows up on the screen, a herd of dogs comes running towards [[Luigi]], all urinating at him.


===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Poochy makes a cameo in the background decor of the [[Baby Park]] racetrack.
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]]''. As a non-playable character, 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|Poochy appears in the Poochy Pal Gaddget of ''Mario Party Advance'']]
A [[gaddget]] named [[Poochy Pal]] appears in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. Poochy moves around without the player controlling him. He walks, sometimes sleeps, and interacts with various objects in a backyard setting, such as a [[Warp Pipe]] that he can enter.


===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Minecraft''===
====''Mario Party Advance''====
In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Wolves are retextured to look like 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.
[[File:Poochy Pal.PNG|thumb|left|The [[Gaddget]] '''Poochy Pal'''.]]
 
A [[gaddget]] named [[Poochy Pal]] appears in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. This Gaddget involves the player "raising" Poochy.
===''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 the ''Yoshi'' platforming games.
 
===''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.
 
===Unused appearances===
====''Paper Mario''====
[[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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==Appearances in Other Media==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario-Kun''===
{{main|List of Poochy profiles and statistics}}
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 him. Red Yoshi releases him in an egg after Mario reprimands him and Poochy emerges unharmed. He accompanies Mario and the [[Team Chibi Yoshi|six 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 appears in volume 19 chapter 5, 愛犬ポチ!みんあのためにかんばるワン!! (''Beloved Poochy! The dog who does his best for everyone!!''), and is the central figure in the events of that chapter.
===''Tetris Attack''===
 
[[File:TetrisAttackSNES-PoochyIcon.png|right]]
A different Poochy made his first appearance in the volume 4 of ''Super Mario-Kun''.
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|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...
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==Gallery==
File:SMK vol 19 Cover.png|Volume 19 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''.
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File:Kunissue20.jpg|Volume 20 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''.
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File:SMK vol 19 ch 5.png|Volume 19 Chapter 5, featuring Poochy
Yoshis Story Poochy.png|''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
Poochy.jpg|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
YNI Model Poochy.png|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
P&YWW Poochy Artwork.png|''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
SMO Poochy.png|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
YCW Poochy Sleeping.png|''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=ポチ
|Jap=ポチ
|JapR=Pochi
|JapR=Pochi
|JapM= Common pet name for dogs
|JapM=Common pet name for dogs, which is from「点」(''pochi'', "dot")
|Fra=Milou or Poochy
|Chi=波奇
|FraM= Reference to [[wikipedia:Tintin|Tintin]]'s famous dog, Snowy, named "Milou" in French
|ChiR=Bōqí
|Spa=Poochy
|ChiM=Transliteration of Japanese name
|SpaM=Poochy
|Dut=Poochy
|Fre=Poochy
|FreC=<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/fr-fr/Jeux/Jeux-Nintendo-3DS/Poochy-Yoshi-s-Woolly-World-1136171.html|title=Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|publisher=Nintendo FR|language=fr|accessdate=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|Fre2=Milou
|Fre2N=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
|Fre2M=Reference to {{wp|Tintin (character)|Tintin}}'s dog, Snowy, named "Milou" in French
|Fre2C=<ref>{{cite|quote=Ce gros toutou s'appelle Milou.|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIYMM_VpfAA|title=<nowiki>Walkthrough FR | Yoshi Island | 2-1 : Revoilà nos fameux Koopas</nowiki>|author=Omniwalk FR|date=September 20, 2014|publisher=YouTube|language=fr|timestamp=1:17|accessdate=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|Fre3=Poochi
|Fre3N=''Yoshi's Story''
|Fre3C=<ref>{{cite|quote=Bonjour Poochi|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=875KF7cDqZ0|title=<nowiki>Walkthrough FR | Yoshi Story | Partie 1-1 Chasse Au Trésor (ALL MELON + ALL HEARTS)</nowiki>|author=Omniwalk FR|date=March 10, 2019|publisher=YouTube|language=fr|timestamp=3:49|accessdate=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|Ger=Schnuffel
|Ger=Schnuffel
|GerM=Sniffy/Nosey
|GerM=Sniffy/Nosey
|Chi=布奇 or 波奇
|Ita=Poochy
|ChiR=Bùqí or Bōqí
|Kor=포치
|ChiM=Transliteration of Poochy.
|KorR=Pochi
|KorM=Transliteration of Japanese name
|PorA=Poochy
|PorE=Piloto
|PorEM=Guide
|Rus=Гав-гав
|RusN=''Yoshi's New Island''
|RusR=Gav-gav
|RusM=Onomatopoeia for barking
|Rus2=Пучи
|Rus2R=Puchi
|Rus2M=Transliteration of the English name
|Spa=Poochy
|Tha=โปจิ
|ThaR=Po-chi
|ThaM=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ThaC=<ref>{{Cite|title="โยชิ & โปจิ สติกเกอร์อนิเมชัน – สติกเกอร์ LINE | LINE STORE"|url=https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/13640/th|publisher=LY Corporation|language=th|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910063246/https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/13640/th}}</ref>
|ThaN="Yarn Yoshi & Poochy" LINE sticker
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==Trivia==
== References ==
[[File:PaperPoochy.jpg|thumb|right|210px|A beta-screenshot of ''Paper Mario''. Note Poochy on the left.]]
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*Poochy was originally going to appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' but for unknown reasons was [[List of Paper Mario beta elements|dropped from the final cut]].
 
*The level '''See Poochy Run!''' may be a reference to the comedy movie, [http://See%20Spot%20Run! See Spot Run!]
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Latest revision as of 16:05, October 21, 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 who is characterized by having a spotted coat with a long red tongue, a black studded collar, large yellow lips, 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. In the Super Mario franchise, Poochy appears mostly in the Yoshi subset of platforming games. He can be found in certain levels and used as a safe platform. Poochy can walk over dangerous terrain, such as spikes and lava, allowing Yoshi to cross them safely.

History[edit]

Yoshi franchise[edit]

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

Artwork of Poochy for Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Poochy in his original depiction for Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

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...

Tetris Attack[edit]

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).

Yoshi's Story[edit]

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.

Poochy's barking is a common stock puppy barking sound, similar to the dogs from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, and their respective remakes.

Yoshi's New Island[edit]

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.

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 and its Nintendo 3DS version, 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.

Poochy has a more prominent role in the port. 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, similarly 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.

Yoshi's Crafted World[edit]

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.

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 - "Rummelplatzquatsch"[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]

Super Mario-kun manga volume 19 chapter 5
Super Mario-kun Volume 19 Chapter 5, featuring Poochy

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 15 of Super Mario-kun.

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. As a non-playable character, 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]

Poochy appears in the Poochy Pal Gaddget of Mario Party Advance

A gaddget named Poochy Pal appears in Mario Party Advance. Poochy moves around without the player controlling him. He walks, sometimes sleeps, and interacts with various objects in a backyard setting, such as a Warp Pipe that he can enter.

Minecraft[edit]

In the Super Mario Mash-up in Minecraft, Wolves are retextured to look like 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 the Yoshi platforming games.

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.

Unused appearances[edit]

Paper Mario[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 Notes
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[?] -
French Poochy[1] -
Milou[2] Reference to Tintin's dog, Snowy, named "Milou" in French Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Poochi[3] - Yoshi's Story
German Schnuffel[?] Sniffy/Nosey
Italian Poochy[?] -
Korean 포치[?]
Pochi
Transliteration of Japanese name
Portuguese (NOA) Poochy[?] -
Portuguese (NOE) Piloto[?] Guide
Russian Гав-гав[?]
Gav-gav
Onomatopoeia for barking Yoshi's New Island
Пучи[?]
Puchi
Transliteration of the English name
Spanish Poochy[?] -
Thai โปจิ[4]
Po-chi
Transliteration of Japanese name "Yarn Yoshi & Poochy" LINE sticker

References[edit]

  1. ^ Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World. Nintendo FR (French). Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ce gros toutou s'appelle Milou." – Omniwalk FR (September 20, 2014). Walkthrough FR | Yoshi Island | 2-1 : Revoilà nos fameux Koopas (1:17). YouTube (French). Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Bonjour Poochi" – Omniwalk FR (March 10, 2019). Walkthrough FR | Yoshi Story | Partie 1-1 Chasse Au Trésor (ALL MELON + ALL HEARTS) (3:49). YouTube (French). Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "โยชิ & โปจิ สติกเกอร์อนิเมชัน – สติกเกอร์ LINE. LY Corporation (Thai). (Archived September 10, 2024, 06:32:46 UTC via Wayback Machine.)