Puffer
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| Puffer | |
|---|---|
 Artwork of a Puffer from Yoshi's Story | |
| First appearance | Yoshi's Story (1997) |
Puffers[1] are creatures who inhabit Blargg's Boiler in Yoshi's Story. One also exists in the Magma Castle. They seem to be a cross between an elephant and an insect. They shoot balls of energy, which tend to light up the place. They are a favorite food of Light Blue and Yellow Yoshi.
Profiles and statistics
- Shogakukan guide: ここだけの話だけど、黄色と水色ヨッシーの大好物。
Just between you and me, they are Yellow and Light Blue Yoshis' favorite food.[2]
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | パオ[2] Pao |
Possibly a play of「パオーン」(paōn, Japanese onomatopoeia for an elephant's trumpeting) and "puff" |
References
- ^ Yoshi's Story Player's Guide, pg. 10
- ^ a b 「ヨッシーストーリー 任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Yoshi's Story Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 5.
