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|title=Yoshi Circuit
|title=Yoshi Circuit
|image=[[Image:MKDDyoshcircuit.PNG|center|260px]]Overview of the track in ''Mario Kart Double Dash!!''.
|image=[[File:MKDD Yoshi Circuit Overhead.png|300px]]
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2004|2003]])<br/>''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2005|2005]])<br/>''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|DLC Pack 1]])  ([[List of Mario games by date#2014|2014]])
|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]] (MKDD)<br>[[Lightning Cup]] (MKDS)<br/> [[Egg Cup]] (MK8)
|cups=[[Star Cup]] (''Double Dash!!'')<br>[[Lightning Cup]] (''DS'')<br> [[Egg Cup]] (''8'', ''8 Deluxe'')
|ghost=1:59.866 (MKDD)<br>1:48.793 (MKDS)<br>2:11.299 by Nin★Adrien (MK8)
|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)]]
|wifi=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])<br/>Available ([[Wii U]])
|based_on=[[Yoshi]]
|music=[[File:Circuit Theme.ogg]]
|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Wii U]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|map=GCN<br>[[File:YoshiCircuitMap-MKDD.png]]<br>DS<br>[[File:MKDSmap8-4.png|220px]]<br>Wii U<br>[[File:MK8 Yoshi Circuit Course Map.png|220px]]
|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>
''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
<div style="white-space: nowrap;">[[File:MK8 GCN Yoshi Circuit Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]][[File:MK8DX GCN Yoshi Circuit Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]]</div>
''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map YoshiCircuitGCN.png|140px]]
|ghost={{ghost|DD|EAD<ref>[[tcrf:Mario_Kart:_Double_Dash!!#Staff_Ghost_Initials|Mario Kart: Double Dash!! § Staff Ghost Initials]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref>|1:59.866|[[File:MKDD Yoshi.png|32px|link=Yoshi]][[File:BirdoMKDD.png|32px|link=Birdo]][[File:TurboYoshiIcon-MKDD.png|32px|link=Turbo Yoshi]]}}{{ghost|DS|Ninten★たろう|1:48.793|[[File:Yoshi MKDS record icon.png|32px|link=Yoshi]][[File:MKDS Standard Kart YS Model.png|32px|link=Standard YS]]}}{{ghost|8|Nin★Adrien|2:11.299|[[File:MK8 Red Yoshi Icon.png|32px|link=Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]][[File:ZeldaMK8Bdasher.png|32px|link=B Dasher]][[File:StandardTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Standard (tire)|Standard]][[File:SuperGliderMK8.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>150cc</small>|Nin★Adrien|2:07:557|[[File:MK8 Red Yoshi Icon.png|32px|link=Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]][[File:ZeldaMK8Bdasher.png|32px|link=B Dasher]][[File:StandardTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Standard (tire)|Standard]][[File:SuperGliderMK8.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>200cc</small>|Nin★Elena|1:38.869|[[File:MK8 Light-Blue Shy Guy Icon.png|32px|link=Shy Guy|Light-Blue Shy Guy]][[File:MK8PWing.png|32px|link=P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]][[File:SlickTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Slick]][[File:ParachuteGliderMK8.png|32px|link=Parachute (glider)|Parachute]]}}
}}
}}
'''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''' is the third racecourse of the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' It reappears as the fourth of the [[Lightning Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It also appears in the first DLC pack for ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' in the [[Egg Cup]].
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]]''.  


The course is unique in that it is shaped like [[Yoshi]] himself, making it the only track in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]] to be shaped after a playable character. Many turns are in the 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.
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==
Gameplay of Yoshi Circuit was used to tease ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' during the [[Nintendo Switch]] reveal trailer.  
The race first starts at the straight road under Yoshi's "shoe." As the racer progresses for a little bit, the player will make a slow curve to the right. Piranha Plants are present on the grass on the right of the course, and to the left, there is water that will stop the player in their tracks if fallen off. Past the curve is a short straight road and a turn left. After the turn left is another straight road and soon, another curve to the right, which would be going around Yoshi's "hands". After the "hand" curve is a straight road, and another turn to the right that leads to an overhang, which starts a large curve around Yoshi's nose.


Inside the curve in Yoshi's nose, the player is protected by walls to the right to prevent them from falling into the water. Past the long curve to the right in Yoshi's "nose" is a sign that the player will see to turn left, obviously initiating for the player to turn left. The player will then make a shorter curve to the right around Yoshi's "eyes". Past Yoshi's "eyes" are his "scales", which are basically small and short curves around circular flowerbeds which won't pose the player much of a problem if the player correctly drives straight.
==''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''==
===Course layout===
[[File:YoshiCircuit1-GP-MKDD.png|thumb|left|DK and Diddy Kong at the start of the race]]
The race first starts at the straight road under Yoshi's "shoe." As the racer progresses for a little bit, the player will make a slow curve to the right. Piranha Plants are present on the grass on the right of the course, and to the left, there is water that will stop the player in their tracks if fallen off. Past the curve is a short straight road and a turn left. After the turn left is another straight road and soon, another curve to the right, which would be going around Yoshi's "hands". After the "hand" curve is a straight road, and another turn to the left that leads to an overhang, which starts a large curve around Yoshi's "nose".


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 the next lap.
Inside the curve in Yoshi's "nose", the player is protected by walls to the right to prevent them from falling into the water. Past the long curve to the right in Yoshi's "nose" is a sign that the player will see to turn left, obviously initiating for the player to turn left. The player will then make a shorter curve to the right around Yoshi's "eyes". Past Yoshi's "eyes" are his "spines", which are small and short curves around circular flower beds which won't pose the player much of a problem if the player correctly drives straight.


There are two shortcuts. After the first left turn, if a player gets a [[Mushroom]] from an [[Item Box]], he or she 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.
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.
 
===Shortcuts===
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.
   
   
The second shortcut comes right after the tunnel, and it requires the player to use another Mushroom to propel themselves from the course into a tunnel, which emerges into a straightway. There are also [[Double Item Box]]es in the tunnel. This second shortcut is removed in both DS and Wii U versions.
The second shortcut comes right after the tunnel, and it requires the player to use another Mushroom to propel themselves from the course into a tunnel, which emerges into a straightway. There are also [[Double Item Box]]es in the tunnel. This second shortcut is removed in every following version.
 
A third, minor shortcut can be performed by boosting behind the Piranha Plants through the grass before the finish line.
 
==''Mario Kart DS''==
[[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]].
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==''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}}
 
===Bonus challenges===
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>
{{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}}
</div>
 
==Profiles==
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
*'''North American website bio:''' "''Yoshi Circuit is a spine-tingling, mind-bending course filled with dangerous curves and high ocean cliffs. This track is not for the feint of heart.''"
*'''European website bio:''' "''A circuit in the shape of the cute green dinosaur. See if you can spot Helicopter Yoshi from Yoshi’s Island in a guest appearance.''"


===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
Some edits have been made to the course for its reappearance in ''Mario Kart DS''. 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 spikes on the back of Yoshi's head have been reduced from three to two and the second shortcut being 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.
*'''European website bio:''' "''You wouldn't know it unless you looked at the track from above, but Yoshi Circuit is shaped like the lovable green dino himself. Tight turns, tunnels and treacherous waters about in one of the toughest courses of the tournament. But by now, you're ready for that, right?''"


===''Mario Kart 8''===
===''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' liner notes===
[[File:MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Yoshi Circuit in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
''"For this track, in order to fully bring out Yoshi's whimsical nature, we swapped the brass part used in the original track with a saxophone ensemble. We also rerecorded that characteristic choppy guitar sound live. We left the whistling part untouched, though!"''
Yoshi Circuit appears a second time as a retro track included with [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' as the first course in the [[Egg Cup]]. Many changes have been made in this version of the track. The course now features a small town near the starting line, with a dock, several small islands and sailboats nearby. Also, the [[Yoshi Bike]] appears to the right of the start/finish line. There are fewer Piranha Plants (although the ones that do remain have been re-positioned) and 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, while the first shortcut has a waterfall which players must drive through. Yoshi's saddle now acts as a place to shade spectators. Also, a sign saying "Yoshi Tunnel" can be seen on both ends of the tunnel at Yoshi's nose. Also the course is more straight and the dips and inclines at the scales and the saddle has changed. The Ribbon sign featuring Birdo has been replaced by a Mario Motors sign.


A Tourist Information building can also be seen near the starting line, with posters for [[Toad Harbor]], [[Water Park]], [[Bone-Dry Dunes]], and [[Sweet Sweet Canyon]] plastered on the windows. There are two chalkboards seen on buildings near the starting line that have team names on them, the teams being Mario Super Motor Team, Luigi Gusters, Toad Mushroom Powered, Yoshi Runners, Lord Bowser, and Princess Peach.
==Sponsors==
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' / ''Mario Kart DS''===
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Delfino Fruits|Delfino Fruits]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Oil|Luigi Oil]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Mario Kart (Toad banner)|Mario Kart]] (Signs, trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Yoshi's Egg|New Yoshi's Egg]] (Trackside banners)
*[[Nintendo]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Princess Daisy|Princess Daisy]] (Logos) (''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' only)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Ribbon 86|Ribbon 86]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Sunshine|Sunshine]] (Logos) (''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' only)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Super Star!|Super Star!]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Yoshi Yoshi|Yoshi Yoshi]] (Banners) (''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' only)


==Official descriptions==
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
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*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#1-Up Fuel|1-Up Fuel]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Boomerang Bros. International Airlines|Boomerang Bros. International Airlines]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Dream Gliders|Dream Gliders]] (Trackside banners)
*[[Egg Cup]] (Banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Fountain Cafe|Fountain Cafe]] (Shops)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Fuzzy Battery|Fuzzy Battery]] (Batteries)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Lord Bowser|Lord Bowser]] (Standings chalkboards)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Luigi Gusters|Luigi Gusters]] (Standings chalkboards)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#Mario Kart (Oil)|Mario Kart]] (Oil cans, gasoline pumps)
*[[Mario Kart TV]] (Maps, trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Arcade GP and Mario Kart Arcade GP 2#Mario Motors|Mario Motors]] (Garages, signs, trackside banners)
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*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mario Super Motor Team|Mario Super Motor Team]] (Standings chalkboard, gasoline pumps)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mario Work Gear|Mario Work Gear]] (Shops, trackside banners, signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Moo Moo Meadows Milk|Moo Moo Meadows Milk]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mushroom Piston|Mushroom Piston]] (Trackside banners, signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie|Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie]] (Posters, shops)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Princess Orange|Princess Orange]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Princess Peach|Princess Peach]] (Standings chalkboards)
*[[Toad Harbor]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Toad Mushroom Powered|Toad Mushroom Powered]] (Standings chalkboards)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Yoshi Runners|Yoshi Runners]] (Standings chalkboards, gasoline pumps)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Yoshi's Egg Market|Yoshi's Egg Market]] (Shops, signs, trackside banners)
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===''Mario Kart Tour''===
{|
|- valign=top
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*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#1-Up Fuel|1-Up Fuel]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Boomerang Bros. International Airlines|Boomerang Bros. International Airlines]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Dream Gliders|Dream Gliders]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mario Automobile Association|Mario Automobile Association]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#Mario Kart (Oil)|Mario Kart]] (Signs, oil cans, gasoline pumps)
|
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Arcade GP and Mario Kart Arcade GP 2#Mario Motors|Mario Motors]] (Garages, signs, trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mario Work Gear|Mario Work Gear]] (Shops, trackside banners, signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mushroom Piston|Mushroom Piston]] (Trackside banners, signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie|Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie]] (Posters, shops)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Yoshi's Egg Market|Yoshi's Egg Market]] (Shops, signs, trackside banners)
|}
 
==References to the ''Super Mario'' franchise==
[[File:MK8- Daisy Cruiser.jpg|thumb|250px|Daisy Cruiser as seen in the background]]
*The [[Daisy Cruiser]] can be seen in the background of the ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' and ''Mario Kart 8'' versions of this course. However, if ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' is played via split-screen, the Daisy Cruiser will not be there.
*The [[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Sunshine|Sunshine]] can be seen in the background of the ''Double Dash!!'' version of the track.
*In ''Mario Kart 8'', one of the Yoshis in the audience will occasionally hum [[Totaka's Song]].<ref>{{cite|author=GameXplain|language=en|date=January 12, 2015|url=youtu.be/mwyp09J9Z2U|title=Totaka's Song in Mario Kart 8 (Secret)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 10, 2017}}</ref> This also occurs in other courses with Yoshis in the audience.
*The Delfino Fruits sign has an [[Goop#Graffiti|M Graffiti]], referencing ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
*There is a helicopter modeled after [[Helicopter Yoshi]].
*In ''Mario Kart 8'', the [[Standard Kart]] and [[Yoshi Bike]] can be seen in the garages by the starting line, as well as [[Standard (tire)|Standard Tires]] and [[? Block]]s.
{{br}}
 
==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
*'''Official website:''' ''“Yoshi Circuit is a spine-tingling, mind-bending course filled with dangerous curves and high ocean cliffs. This track is not for the feint of heart.”''
<gallery widths=150px>
*'''Official European website:''' ''“A circuit in the shape of the cute green dinosaur. See if you can spot Helicopter Yoshi from Yoshi’s Island in a guest appearance.”''
YoshiCircuitLogo-MKDD.png|The course logo
YoshiCircuitIcon-MKDD.png|The course icon
YoshiCircuit2-GP-MKDD.png|The "fingers" portion of the track
YoshiCircuit3-GP-MKDD.png|The "nose" part of the track, which is a tunnel
YoshiCircuit4-GP-MKDD.png|[[Piranha Plant]]s appear as hazards.
YoshiCircuit5-GP-MKDD.png|A [[Helicopter Yoshi|helicopter]] based on the ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' transformation can be seen.
YoshiCircuit6-GP-MKDD.png|Reaching the final turn before the goal
YoshiCircuit-Shortcut1-MKDD.png|Going through one of the shortcuts on the track
YoshiCircuit-Shortcut2-MKDD.png|Using another shortcut on the track
MKDD Birdo and Yoshi Screenshot.png|[[Yoshi]] and [[Birdo]] on the course
</gallery>


===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
*'''Official European website:''' ''"You wouldn't know it unless you looked at the track from above, but Yoshi Circuit is shaped like the lovable green dino himself. Tight turns, tunnels and treacherous waters about in one of the toughest courses of the tournament. But by now, you're ready for that, right?"''
<gallery widths=150px>
MKDS GCN Yoshi Circuit Course Icon.png|The course icon
MKDS Yoshi Circuit Tunnel.png|The tunnel in Yoshi's nose area
MKDS Yoshi Circuit Shell.png|[[Bowser]] driving on the course
MKDS Yoshi Circuit Boot.png|The turn before the finish line
MKDS early Yoshi Circuit Mario.jpg|[[List of Mario Kart DS pre-release and unused content|Pre-release]] version
MKDS Yoshi Circuit early view.jpg|Pre-release version
MKDS Prerelease Yoshi Circuit Palm Trees.jpg|Pre-release version with palm trees rather than Piranha Plants
MKDS Prerelease Yoshi Circuit Speedometer.jpg|Pre-release version
</gallery>


==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
===GCN version===
<gallery widths=150px>
<center><gallery>
MK8 GCN Yoshi Circuit Course Icon.png|The course icon
File:YoshiCircuitLogo-MKDD.png|The track logo.
MK8-gc_YoshiCircuit-Ending.png|Results screen
File:YoshiCircuitIcon-MKDD.png|The track icon.
File:MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit.jpg|Overview of the course
File:YoshiCircuit1-GP-MKDD.png|The start of the race.
MK8 Yoshi Circuit Tanooki Buggy.png|[[Tanooki Mario]], driving on the course
File:YoshiCircuit2-GP-MKDD.png|The fingers portion of the track.
MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit-screenshot01.jpg|Tanooki Mario, performing a [[trick]] on the ramp underneath Yoshi's "shell"
File:YoshiCircuit3-GP-MKDD.png|The nose part of the track, which is a tunnel.
MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit-screenshot02.jpg|[[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]], leaving the town section of this course in the [[Cat Cruiser]]
File:YoshiCircuit4-GP-MKDD.png|[[Piranha Plant]]s do appear on the track.
MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit-screenshot03.jpg|Many different colored [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] racing through the town section of the course
File:YoshiCircuit5-GP-MKDD.png|A [[helicopter]] based on the ''Yoshi's Island'' transformation can be seen.
MK8 Yoshi Circuit Intro.jpg|A Yoshi-shaped house
File:YoshiCircuit6-GP-MKDD.png|Reaching the final turn before the goal.
Roy-Iggy-GCNYoshiCircuit-MK8.jpg|[[Roy]] and [[Iggy]], racing on the course
File:YoshiCircuit-Shortcut1-MKDD.png|Going through one of the shortcuts on the track.
MK8 Yoshi Circuit Daisy Drifting.jpg|[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[drift|drifting]] around the corner before the waterfall
File:YoshiCircuit-Shortcut2-MKDD.png|Using another shortcut on the track.
Rosalina-MetalMario-GCNYoshiCircuit-MK8.jpg|[[Rosalina]] and [[Metal Mario]], at the other side of the waterfall
Image:AwwBirdonYoshi.png|Yoshi and Birdo on the course, driving.
MK8 Baby Peach and Daisy.jpg|Daisy and [[Baby Peach]] driving inside the tunnel
</gallery></center>
DKBlueFalcon.png|[[Donkey Kong]] and Cat Peach driving on the course
===DS version===
MK8D All Yoshi Colors Racing.png|Different colored Yoshis racing on this course in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
</gallery>
 
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GCN courses)#Yoshi Circuit|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GCN courses) § Yoshi Circuit}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKDS-CourseIcon-GCN-YoshiCircuit.png|The track icon.
MKT Icon YoshiCircuitGCN Yoshi.png|The course icon
Image:YoshiCircuitDS.png|The course as it appears in ''Mario Kart DS''.
MKT Icon YoshiCircuitRGCN BlackYoshi.png|The course icon of the R variant
File:MKDSBetaYoshiCircuit2.jpg|''Mario Kart DS'' beta image.
MKT Icon YoshiCircuitTGCN YoshiEggHunt.png|The course icon of the T variant
File:MKDSBetaYoshiCircuit.png|''Mario Kart DS'' beta image.
MKT Icon YoshiCircuitRTGCN RedYoshi.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Wii U version===
====Screenshots====
<gallery widths=150px perrow=6>
<gallery>
File:MK8-DLC-Course-icon-GCN YoshiCircuit.png|The track's icon.
MKT Yoshi Circuit Scene 2.jpg|View of the entire course
File:MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit-startingline.png|The course as seen in the starting line from ''Mario Kart 8''.
MKT Turbo Yoshi.jpg|Yoshi drifting in the [[Turbo Yoshi]] on the R variant with [[Toad]] and [[Toadette]] behind
TanookiBuggy.png|[[Tanooki Mario]], driving on the course.
MKT Metal Mario Black B Dasher.jpg|Metal Mario in the [[Black B Dasher]] on the T variant with Toad, Yoshi, and [[Princess Peach|Peach]] behind
File:MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit-screenshot01.jpg| [[Tanooki Mario]], performing a [[trick]] on the ramp underneath Yoshi's saddle.
MKT Baby Rosalina.jpg|[[Baby Rosalina]] in the [[Blue Biddybuggy]] with Toad and [[Dry Bones]] behind
File:MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit-screenshot02.jpg| [[Cat Peach]], leaving the town section of this course in the [[Cat Cruiser]].
MKT Toad Pit Crew.jpg|[[Toad (species)|Toad (Pit Crew)]] tricking in the [[Streamliner]]
File:MK8-DLC-Course-GCN YoshiCircuit-screenshot03.jpg| Many different colored [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], racing through the town section of the course.
MKT Yoshi Gliding.jpg|Yoshi gliding in the [[Pipe Frame]] with the [[Super Glider]]
File:Casa Yoshi.jpg|A Yoshi-shaped house.
MKT Mario Wild Wing.jpg|[[Mario]] drifting in the [[Wild Wing]]
File:Roy-Iggy-GCNYoshiCircuit-MK8.jpg|[[Roy Koopa]] and [[Iggy Koopa]], racing at the track.
MKT Red Yoshi.jpg|Red Yoshi cheering in the [[Red Turbo Yoshi]]
File:IfMsNmz.jpg|[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[drift|drifting]] around the corner before the waterfall.
MKT Yoshi's Egg Hanafuda.jpg|Yoshi gliding in the [[Snow Skimmer]] with the [[Yoshi's Egg Hanafuda]]
File:Rosalina-MetalMario-GCNYoshiCircuit-MK8.jpg|[[Rosalina]] and [[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]], at the other side of the waterfall.
MKT Super 1.jpg|[[King Boo]] drifting in the [[Super 1]] on the R variant
File:XSOH43K.jpg|[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] and [[Baby Peach]], driving inside the tunnel.
MKT Yoshi Egg Hunt.jpg|Yoshi (Egg Hunt) tricking in the [[Bright Bunny]]
File:DKBlueFalcon.png|[[Donkey Kong]] and Cat Peach, driving on Yoshi Circuit.
MKT Egg 1.jpg|Yoshi drifting in the [[Egg 1]]
MKT Black Yoshi.jpg|Black Yoshi tricking in the Pipe Frame on the R variant
MKT YoshiTourEnd.jpg|Yoshi and [[Birdo]]s tricking on the R variant
MKT Yoshi Tour 2021 Teaser.jpg|Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Black Yoshi, Yoshi (Egg Hunt), and White Yoshi on the course
MKT Yoshi Tour 2021 Week 1 Spotlights.jpg|Yoshi (Egg Hunt) tricking in the Bright Bunny and White Yoshi tricking in the [[White Turbo Yoshi]]
MKT High End Yoshi Pipe.jpg|Yoshi (Kangaroo), Black Yoshi and Yoshi (Reindeer) on the course
MKT Piranha Plant Tour Week 2 Drivers.jpg|Mario (Classic), Mario (SNES) and Mario (Golf) on the course
MKT GCN Yoshi Circuit.png|Yoshi approaching the Yoshi Tunnel
MKT GoldKingBobomb CoinBox.png|[[King Bob-omb|King Bob-omb (Gold)]] using a [[Coin Box]] in the [[Radish Rider]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
{{Foreignname
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
|name1=<tt>Yoshi.arc</tt>
|meaning1=Yoshi course
|game2=''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|name2=<tt>old_yoshi_gc</tt>
|meaning2=Old Yoshi GameCube
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
|Jap=ヨッシーサーキット
|Jap=ヨッシーサーキット
|JapR=Yosshī Sākitto
|JapR=Yosshī Sākitto
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|Spa=Circuito Yoshi
|Spa=Circuito Yoshi
|SpaM=Yoshi Circuit
|SpaM=Yoshi Circuit
|Fra=Circuit Yoshi
|Fre=Circuit Yoshi
|FraM=Yoshi Circuit
|FreM=Yoshi Circuit
|Dut=Yoshi's Circuit
|Dut=Yoshi's Circuit
|DutM=Yoshi's Circuit
|Ger=Yoshis Piste
|Ger=Yoshis Piste
|GerM=Yoshi's Circuit
|GerM=Yoshi's Track
|Ita=Circuito di Yoshi
|Ita=Circuito di Yoshi
|ItaM=Yoshi's Circuit
|ItaM=Yoshi's Circuit
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|Rus=Трасса Йоши
|Rus=Трасса Йоши
|RusR=Trassa Yoshi
|RusR=Trassa Yoshi
|RusM=Yoshi Track
|RusM=Yoshi's Track
|Kor=요시 서킷
|Kor=요시 서킷
|KorR=Yosi Seokit
|KorR=Yosi Seokit
|KorM=Yoshi Circuit
|KorM=Yoshi Circuit
|ChiS=耀西赛道
|ChiSR=Yàoxī Sàidào
|ChiSM=Yoshi Speedway
|ChiT=耀西賽道
|ChiTR=Yàoxī Sàidào
|ChiTM=Yoshi Speedway
}}
}}
==Cameos==
*[[Daisy Cruiser]], which is another ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' course, can be seen in the background of this course, found only in the GameCube and Wii U versions.
*A graffiti "M" from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' can be seen on the first sign on the course just after the first turn, but only in the GameCube and DS versions.
*In ''Mario Kart 8'', one of the Yoshis in the audience will occasionally hum [[Totaka's Song]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwyp09J9Z2U]</ref> This also occurs in other courses featuring Yoshis in the audience ([[Sweet Sweet Canyon]], [[Donut Plains 3 (course)|<small>SNES</small> Donut Plains 3]] and [[Yoshi Valley|<small>N64</small> Yoshi Valley]]).
==Trivia==
*This is one of two tracks in the series not from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' that appears in more than two games, the other being [[Baby Park]].
**Both of these tracks are from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and also appeared in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as retro tracks.
*In the ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' version of the track, the Mario Kart logo on the starting banner is the modern design, instead of the classic one used for the retro courses between SNES and GCN in the game. [[Ribbon Road|<small>GBA</small> Ribbon Road]] and [[Cheese Land|<small>GBA</small> Cheese Land]] also use this design.
**However, this version of Yoshi Circuit is more similar to its remake from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' (due to the second shortcut's removal), which may explain the use of the modern logo.


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Latest revision as of 12:00, December 19, 2024

Yoshi Circuit
A screenshot of the overview of Yoshi Circuit.
Information
Appears in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003)
Mario Kart DS (2005)
Mario Kart 8 (DLC Pack 1) (2014)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Mario Kart Tour (2019)
Cup(s) Star Cup (Double Dash!!)
Lightning Cup (DS)
Egg Cup (8, 8 Deluxe)
Tour(s)
Based on Yoshi
Online play No longer available (DS, Wii U)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! / Mario Kart Tour: Shinobu Nagata / Kenta Nagata

Mario Kart DS: Shinobu Tanaka

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Atsuko Asahi

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
The map of Yoshi Circuit.
Mario Kart DS
GCN Yoshi Circuit mapMario Kart DS

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Map of GCN Yoshi Circuit in Mario Kart 8.Map of GCN Yoshi Circuit in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Mario Kart Tour
Map of GCN Yoshi Circuit in Mario Kart Tour

Staff ghost(s)
DD EAD[1]
1:59.866 YoshiBirdoTurbo Yoshi
DS Ninten★たろう
1:48.793 YoshiStandard YS
8 Nin★Adrien
2:11.299 Red YoshiB DasherStandardSuper Glider
8DX 150cc Nin★Adrien
2:07:557 Red YoshiB DasherStandardSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Elena
1:38.869 Light-Blue Shy GuyP-WingSlickParachute

Yoshi Circuit (also called Yoshi's Circuit[2]) 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 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 Plants 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 Luigi Circuit and 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 version), 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 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.

Gameplay of Yoshi Circuit was used to tease Mario Kart 8 Deluxe during the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

Course layout[edit]

Yoshi Circuit
DK and Diddy Kong at the start of the race

The race first starts at the straight road under Yoshi's "shoe." As the racer progresses for a little bit, the player will make a slow curve to the right. Piranha Plants are present on the grass on the right of the course, and to the left, there is water that will stop the player in their tracks if fallen off. Past the curve is a short straight road and a turn left. After the turn left is another straight road and soon, another curve to the right, which would be going around Yoshi's "hands". After the "hand" curve is a straight road, and another turn to the left that leads to an overhang, which starts a large curve around Yoshi's "nose".

Inside the curve in Yoshi's "nose", the player is protected by walls to the right to prevent them from falling into the water. Past the long curve to the right in Yoshi's "nose" is a sign that the player will see to turn left, obviously initiating for the player to turn left. The player will then make a shorter curve to the right around Yoshi's "eyes". Past Yoshi's "eyes" are his "spines", which are small and short curves around circular flower beds which won't pose the player much of a problem if the player correctly drives straight.

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.

Shortcuts[edit]

There are three shortcuts. After the first left turn, if a player gets a 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.

The second shortcut comes right after the tunnel, and it requires the player to use another Mushroom to propel themselves from the course into a tunnel, which emerges into a straightway. There are also Double Item Boxes in the tunnel. This second shortcut is removed in every following version.

A third, minor shortcut can be performed by boosting behind the Piranha Plants through the grass before the finish line.

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Screenshot of GCN Yoshi Circuit
The intro for 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 Pipes 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 GCN Luigi Circuit. The other four are GBA Peach Circuit and GBA Luigi Circuit in the same game, and DS Wario Stadium and DS Waluigi Pinball in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Missions[edit]

There is one mission that takes place on Yoshi Circuit:

  • Mission 6-6: The player controls Yoshi, who must perform 14 power-slide mini-turbos before completing one lap and before 60 seconds has passed.

Glitches[edit]

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.[citation needed]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

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 × 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 Egg. Additionally, Yoshis and Toads appear as spectators waving and jumping. A lighthouse appears in the background near the "tail". Some trees appear to have some fruits 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. GBA Cheese Land, GBA Ribbon Road and 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 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 tires and the Super Glider is the Staff Ghost for this course. Light-blue Shy Guy, using the P-Wing with Slick tires and 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 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 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, and Merry Mountain.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

GCN Yoshi Circuit in Mario Kart Tour
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 cutouts 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 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[edit]

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

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which GCN Yoshi Circuit and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of GCN Yoshi Circuit tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
GCN Yoshi Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Bronze Mii Racing SuitFire RosalinaLight Blue Mii Racing SuitMario (Black Suit)Mario (SNES)Peach (Wintertime)Toad (Tourist)Toad Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Egg Hunt)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black B DasherBlack CircuitBright BunnyCleanup HitterDolphin DrifterGold B DasherGold EggGoo-Goo PinkGreen Apple KartGreen CircuitGreen CometGreen LightningPink Comet Bright GliderChocolate Banana CrêpeCloud GliderGold BellsGold TulipsGreen SproutJumping Mario HanafudaSky-High FlyerSpringtime CraneStrawberry DonutWavy Great Sail Birdo (Black)**Black Yoshi*Gold MarioKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Peach (Explorer)PeachettePetey Piranha*Purple Mii Racing SuitRed Mii Racing SuitWendy Mii Racing SuitWhite Yoshi 8-Bit Pipe FrameBlack B Dasher Mk. 2Cream ClassicFlower Kart*Gold PaintsterIron CucumberJet Cruiser***Macharon**Pink Wing**Red CometRose Taxi*Taiko Drum DasherWhite Turbo Yoshi* Black Great Sail*Bright Ribbon*Golden GliderGreen Checkered GliderMario's MustachePeach HanafudaPenguin WingtipRainbow Fare FlierSilver Manta Glider*Soaring JackTropical Glider***
Green Shy GuyKoopa (Freerunning)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Red YoshiYoshi Blue RoyaleOrangeTurbo YoshiTurbo YoshiZucchini Mushroom Glider Green Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue YoshiMarioPink YoshiPurple Toad (Pit Crew)Toad (Pit Crew) Egg 1Mach 8Red Turbo Yoshi**RoyaleSuper BlooperYellow Turbo Yoshi Eggshell Glider**Flower Glider
Parachute Baby Mario Paper Glider
GCN Yoshi Circuit R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Black YoshiDaisy (Swimwear)Mario (Musician)Peach (Explorer)Peach Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Bus Driver)Yoshi (Egg Hunt) BadwagonCleanup HitterGold CometGold PaintsterGold Sushi RacerIron CucumberJet CruiserMoo Moo OffroaderPrancerRose TaxiSakura Sports CoupeSwift JackWhite Fast FrankYellow Sub Scooter Bright BalloonsBullet Bill ParachuteChocolate Banana CrêpeDaisy GliderGold BellsGolden GliderGreen Cat ParafoilJellychuteJumping Mario HanafudaLuigi Golf CapPink Checkered GliderShip's WheelYoshi's Cookies Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat RosalinaCat ToadDaisy (Fairy)**Light Blue Mii Racing SuitMario (Racing)Mario (SNES)*Metal MarioPink Mii Racing SuitPoochy*Rosalina (Volendam)**Toad (Tourist)Yoshi (Gold Egg)*Yoshi Mii Racing Suit* Black Turbo Birdo**Black Turbo Yoshi*Boo PipesCircuit Special**Gold B DasherGold Egg*Green Apple KartGreen CircuitJumbo JetterPink CometPurple BunnyRainbow TaxiStar-Spangled Flyer*White Turbo Birdo*White Turbo Yoshi**Yellow Taxi Dolphin Great SailFare FlierGold Eggshell GliderGold Manta GliderGold Penguin WingtipHeart BalloonsPeach HanafudaPenguin WingtipPink Bubble BalloonPink Gold Paper Glider***Piranha Plant Balloons*Rainbow BellsRose Parasol**Silver Surf Master**Sky-High Flyer*Strawberry Donut*
Green Shy GuyLight-blue YoshiPeachPink YoshiPurple Toad (Pit Crew) Blue SevenEgg 1Mach 8Red Streamliner Eggshell GliderShell Parachute MarioOrange YoshiRed YoshiYellow YoshiYoshi Gold BlooperGreen Standard 8Turbo YoshiZucchini
Baby Rosalina Parachute
GCN Yoshi Circuit T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Peach (Cherub)Bronze Mii Racing SuitBuilder ToadCat ToadDaisy Mii Racing SuitLakitu (Party Time)Mario (SNES)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin MarioPetey PiranhaRed Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer)Wendy Mii Racing SuitYoshi Mii Racing Suit 8-Bit Pipe FrameBlack B DasherBlack B Dasher Mk. 2Black Turbo YoshiBoo PipesBright BunnyBruiserCircuit SpecialDecal StreamlinerGold DriverGold EggGoo-Goo BuggyJumbo JetterRainbow TaxiRed CometWhite Turbo Yoshi Cat ParafoilDaisy GliderGold Manta GliderGreen Cat ParafoilGreen Checkered GliderJumping Mario HanafudaMosaic StarchutePink Bubble BalloonPiranha Plant BalloonsSilver Manta GliderStrawberry DonutTropical GliderWicked Wings Birdo (Black)Black YoshiKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Metal MarioPaulinePeachette*Penguin ToadPetey Piranha Mii Racing SuitToad Mii Racing Suit*White Yoshi*Yoshi (Egg Hunt) B Dasher**B Dasher Mk. 2Combo CruiserDaikon Rocket*Dolphin DrifterGold CometGreen Apple KartGreen Cat CruiserGreen Circuit*Huffin Puffin Egg*Kabuki Dasher*Prop Kart***Purple Bunny**Silver Cupid's ArrowYellow Taxi Bright GliderGold Eggshell Glider**Golden GliderHeart Balloons*JellychuteLuigi Golf CapPeach HanafudaPink Checkered GliderRainy BalloonsRecord Setter*Rose Parasol*Ship's Wheel**Smiley Flower Glider*
Yoshi Green Standard 8Light-blue Turbo YoshiRed Turbo Yoshi Shell Parachute Blue Yoshi*DaisyRed Koopa (Freerunning)** Egg 1Mach 8Soda JetYellow Turbo Yoshi Eggshell GliderPeach Parasol
Birthday Girl Super Glider
GCN Yoshi Circuit R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitBaby Peach (Cherub)Baby Rosalina (Detective)Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat RosalinaMario (Black Suit)Petey Piranha Mii Racing SuitPink Gold PeachPink Mii Racing SuitPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Swimwear)Yoshi (Egg Hunt) Bright BunnyCheershipCream ClassicDolphin DrifterGreen Double-DeckerJumbo JetterP-WingPink CometRadish RiderSilver Cupid's ArrowSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2White Turbo Yoshi Blooper WingtipBright GliderGlittering GliderGold Checkered GliderGold Mario Golf CapGold Penguin WingtipNew Year's KitePink Magniflying GlassRainbow BellsRainbow Fare FlierSilver Surf MasterSoaring JackStarchute Black YoshiBuilder Luigi*Daisy (Fairy)Dry Bones (Gold)Peach (Kimono)Peach (Vacation)*Peach (Wintertime)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitWhite Yoshi B Dasher Mk. 2Cheep Snorkel*CheermellowGold CometGold DriverGold Sushi RacerJet CruiserMacharonMoo Moo Offroader*Pinch HitterRibbon RiderSakura Sports CoupeStar Broom**Yellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit Super Mushroom**Calico Toe-Bean Balloons*Daisy GliderGift GliderGold BellsGreat Sail*Home-Field GliderLe Tricolore**Manta GliderMosaic StarchutePeach HanafudaSilver BellsTanooki ParafoilYoshi's Cookies*
Green Toad (Pit Crew)Pink YoshiRed YoshiYellow YoshiYoshi Birthday Girl DaisyEgg 1Orange Turbo YoshiRed StreamlinerTurbo BirdoYellow Turbo YoshiZucchini ? Block Blue YoshiKoopa (Freerunning)Mario*Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Yellow Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Turbo YoshiGold BlooperLight-blue Turbo Yoshi*Turbo Yoshi*Yellow Turbo Birdo* Plaid Ribbon
Ludwig** Green Cheep Charger
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Daisy Cup challenge from the New York Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit Regular MKT Icon Daisy.png
Daisy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
New York Tour The icon of the Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Daisy Cup
Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Peachette Cup challenge from the 2019 Paris Tour; a Do Jump Boosts challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit (reused as the Ludwig Cup's bonus challenge in the Peach vs. Daisy Tour and the Luigi Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Yoshi Tour) Regular Peachette's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Peachette
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
Paris Tour (2019) Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Peachette Cup
Peach vs. Daisy Tour Ludwig Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ludwig Cup
Yoshi Tour (2022) The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Dry Bowser Cup challenge from the Pirate Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit (reused as the Dry Bowser Cup's bonus challenge in the Animal Tour) Regular Driver Koopa Troopa[3] Luigi[3] Toad[3] Peach[3] Bowser[3] Donkey Kong[3] Yoshi[3] Mario[4] Pirate Tour The icon of the Dry Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Dry Bowser Cup
Kart Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame
Glider TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Animal Tour
Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Birdo Cup challenge from the 2020 New Year's Tour; a Goomba Takedown challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit (reused as the Donkey Kong Cup's bonus challenge in the Piranha Plant Tour) Regular Birdo from Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Birdo
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Star from Mario Kart Tour
Super Star
2
  • 25
  • 45
  • 75
New Year's Tour (2020) The Birdo Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo Cup
  • 20
  • 45
  • 65
Piranha Plant Tour The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Yoshi Cup challenge from the 2019 Paris Tour; a Glider Challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit (reused as the Diddy Kong Cup's bonus challenge in the 2020 Los Angeles Tour, the Luigi Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Yoshi Tour, and the Kamek Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Mii Tour) Regular MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 250
  • 500
  • 750
Paris Tour (2019) Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu Cup
Los Angeles Tour (2020) Diddy Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong Cup
Yoshi Tour (2021) The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
Mii Tour (2022) Kamek Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Kamek Cup
Yoshi Tour (2023) The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Peachette Cup challenge from the 2019 Holiday Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit (reused as the Wario Cup's bonus challenge in the 2020 Mario vs. Luigi Tour and the Toadette Cup's bonus challenge in the September 2021 Sydney Tour) Regular MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant (aggressive)
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant (passive)
Holiday Tour (2019) Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Peachette Cup
Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2020) The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Wario Cup
Sydney Tour (September 2021) The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toadette Cup
vs. Mega Birdo
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
Thumbnail of the Bowser Cup challenge from the 2020 Yoshi Tour; a Vs. Mega Birdo challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit (reused as the Ice Mario Cup's bonus challenge in the Sky Tour) Regular Birdo from Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Birdo
Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour
Turbo Birdo
TBD Green Shell from Mario Kart Tour.
Green Shell[5]

A Birdo's Egg from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo's Egg[5]
Yoshi Tour (2020) The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Bowser Cup
Sky Tour Ice Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Mario Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Morton Cup challenge from the Mario Bros. Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit Regular MKT Icon Bowser.png
Bowser
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 8
  • 12
Mario Bros. Tour Morton Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Morton Cup
Break Item Boxes
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Iggy Cup challenge from the 2020 New Year's Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit (reused as the Baby Luigi Cup's bonus challenge in the 2020 Winter Tour and the Dixie Kong Cup's bonus challenge in the Amsterdam Tour) Regular Dry Bowser's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Dry Bowser
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin
2
  • 5
  • 12
  • 23
New Year's Tour (2020) Iggy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Iggy Cup
Winter Tour (2020) Baby Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Luigi Cup
  • 6
  • 12
  • 20
Amsterdam Tour Dixie Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Dixie Kong Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Peachette Cup challenge from the London Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit (reused as the Luigi Cup's bonus challenge in the September 2021 Sydney Tour) Regular MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:50.00
  • 2:15.00
  • 1:58.00
London Tour Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Peachette Cup
  • 2:50.00
  • 2:15.00
  • 2:00.00
Sydney Tour (September 2021) The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
  • 2:35.00
  • 2:15.00
  • 2:00.00
Yoshi Tour (2023) The icon of the Yoshi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Yoshi Cup
Thumbnail of the Peachette Cup challenge from the Hammer Bro Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit R R Birdo from Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Birdo
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:50.00
  • 2:15.00
  • 1:55.00
Hammer Bro Tour Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Peachette Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Donkey Kong Cup challenge from the Mario Bros. Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit T (reused as the Rosalina Cup's bonus challenge in the Ninja Tour) T MKT Icon DonkeyKong.png
Donkey Kong
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 12
  • 20
Mario Bros. Tour The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup
Ninja Tour (2021) The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Rosalina Cup
Snap a Photo
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Other driver information Objectives Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider
Thumbnail of the Daisy Cup challenge from the 2021 Yoshi Tour; a Snap a Photo challenge set on GCN Yoshi Circuit T (reused as the Fire Bro Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Yoshi Tour and the Donkey Kong Cup's bonus challenge in the 2023 Yoshi Tour) T Yoshi (Egg Hunt) from Mario Kart Tour
Yoshi (Egg Hunt)
Bright Bunny from Mario Kart Tour
Bright Bunny
The Bright Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Bright Glider
MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Yoshi
Egg 1 from Mario Kart Tour
Egg 1
Bright Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Bright Balloons
  • 3 or more drivers
  • A kart gliding
  • Take a photo
Yoshi Tour (2021) The icon of the Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Daisy Cup
Red Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Red Yoshi
Egg 1 from Mario Kart Tour
Egg 1
Bright Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Bright Balloons
Blue Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Yoshi
Egg 1 from Mario Kart Tour
Egg 1
Bright Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Bright Balloons
Yoshi Tour (2022) Fire Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Fire Bro Cup
Black Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Black Yoshi
Egg 1 from Mario Kart Tour
Egg 1
Bright Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Bright Balloons
White Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
White Yoshi
Egg 1 from Mario Kart Tour
Egg 1
Bright Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Bright Balloons
Yoshi Tour (2023) The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

  • North American website bio: "Yoshi Circuit is a spine-tingling, mind-bending course filled with dangerous curves and high ocean cliffs. This track is not for the feint of heart."
  • European website bio: "A circuit in the shape of the cute green dinosaur. See if you can spot Helicopter Yoshi from Yoshi’s Island in a guest appearance."

Mario Kart DS[edit]

  • European website bio: "You wouldn't know it unless you looked at the track from above, but Yoshi Circuit is shaped like the lovable green dino himself. Tight turns, tunnels and treacherous waters about in one of the toughest courses of the tournament. But by now, you're ready for that, right?"

Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner notes[edit]

"For this track, in order to fully bring out Yoshi's whimsical nature, we swapped the brass part used in the original track with a saxophone ensemble. We also rerecorded that characteristic choppy guitar sound live. We left the whistling part untouched, though!"

Sponsors[edit]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! / Mario Kart DS[edit]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

References to the Super Mario franchise[edit]

Link sees the Daisy Cruiser out in the distance while exploring the Yoshi Circuit.
Daisy Cruiser as seen in the background
  • The Daisy Cruiser can be seen in the background of the Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart 8 versions of this course. However, if Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is played via split-screen, the Daisy Cruiser will not be there.
  • The Sunshine can be seen in the background of the Double Dash!! version of the track.
  • In Mario Kart 8, one of the Yoshis in the audience will occasionally hum Totaka's Song.[6] This also occurs in other courses with Yoshis in the audience.
  • The Delfino Fruits sign has an M Graffiti, referencing Super Mario Sunshine.
  • There is a helicopter modeled after Helicopter Yoshi.
  • In Mario Kart 8, the Standard Kart and Yoshi Bike can be seen in the garages by the starting line, as well as Standard Tires and ? Blocks.

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GCN courses) § Yoshi Circuit.

Screenshots[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Yoshi.arc Yoshi course
Mario Kart DS old_yoshi_gc Old Yoshi GameCube

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ヨッシーサーキット[?]
Yosshī Sākitto
Yoshi Circuit
Chinese (simplified) 耀西赛道[?]
Yàoxī Sàidào
Yoshi Speedway
Chinese (traditional) 耀西賽道[?]
Yàoxī Sàidào
Yoshi Speedway
Dutch Yoshi's Circuit[?] -
French Circuit Yoshi[?] Yoshi Circuit
German Yoshis Piste[?] Yoshi's Track
Italian Circuito di Yoshi[?] Yoshi's Circuit
Korean 요시 서킷[?]
Yosi Seokit
Yoshi Circuit
Portuguese Circuito Yoshi[?] Yoshi Circuit
Russian Трасса Йоши[?]
Trassa Yoshi
Yoshi's Track
Spanish Circuito Yoshi[?] Yoshi Circuit

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mario Kart: Double Dash!! § Staff Ghost Initials. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Egg Cup, where players can zoom along the GCN Yoshi’s Circuit track—which is actually shaped like Yoshi himself!" – Option in a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe opinion poll. Play Nintendo (American English). Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g AppCentral (August 14, 2020). Mario Kart Tour - Dry Bowser Cup! (Pirate Tour). YouTube. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  4. ^ TheMadWeazel (August 12, 2020). Pirate Tour “Dry Bowser Cup” - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  5. ^ a b TheMadWeazel (April 13, 2020). Yoshi Tour “Bowser Cup” - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  6. ^ GameXplain (January 12, 2015). Totaka's Song in Mario Kart 8 (Secret). YouTube (English). Retrieved September 10, 2017.