Smash Ultimate Yoshi Guide: Part 2 (+ FAQ)

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[@TMFisms]

If Side B wasn't broke by the lightest breeze, it would be more viable. Should have super armor.

[@skimbeeble8115]

I mean its basically shield so it should have armour

[@iknowwhereyoulive618]

it'd still be slow and bad

[@JustChllin]

Yea like yoshis shield is him in the egg so him in the egg rolling should have it

[@tooost1886]

Or just make a new egg related side b, problem solved

[@trulythelongestnameinthisc8779]

@@tooost1886 maybe move his up b to side b and make a flutter jump up b while lowering his midair jump height

[@giotherat7049]

Yoshi mains U N I T E again!

[@yakguce3359]

The Rat I’m here

[@hughmungus99]

UnItE

[@earthtominiryu]

y e e again

[@frenchfry7792]

Here!

[@paulsalterego8700]

Pressing down b cancels egg roll. Use it to bait in neutral and for niche mobility.

[@MushroomGiant67]

Even though I'm not a yoshi main I'm excited for this vid!!

[@olivetree1443]

When you don’t have ultimate or main yoshi but you still enjoy this

[@LuisCastro-bg9jx]

Fuck logic xd

[@Gman0440-Gamer]

Rip

[@DavDualMain]

OliveTree 144 Mood

[@ploobnoob3966]

Honestly if your having trouble finding a main. Go on a smash discord,tell someone, make an arena, play some friendlys, play random until you find someone you like

[@olivetree1443]

Mr. Crustation Na fam I play brawl meta knight

[@RealInnoSense]

A good thing to note about your Up-B is that you don't recharge their height boost by grabbing the ledge. You have to land on the ground to be able to rise with them again.

[@anklebreakergaming5273]

Been thinking about making yoshi my secondairy, so this guide is really gonna help

[@superhappygamer1162]

I already have!

[@martinofree]

THANK GOD it’s so hard finding Yoshi tutorials

[@mayisthebestfr]

Hey there is actually a use for side b! If your opponent can’t mash out of neutral b fast enough you can side b on top of them and basically roll on top of them which does over 50 damage.

[@CardboardBones]

Wow, I'm going to try this!

[@darrest9808]

bruh that’s useless

[@sanic21gaming47]

Thanks man

[@alexandrenineoclockgoudrea7482]

Also sometimes I roll on top of him for 2 hits, weakening the shield considerably and canceling out of side B sideways to avoid jab response then turn around and either smash or down B from the ground , usually connects

[@alexandrenineoclockgoudrea7482]

Also I use side B to bait the fire emblems parry then cancel out in front of them and just Nair into a combo

[@jamesbrooke4349]

As a struggling Yoshi main, I am very happy to see this video, as it helps me with TONS of little problems that can cause losses.

[@lvl5dino749]

Same man

[@niftyspiffyguy]

Thank you so much for more content about my favorite Dino boy! Also I had a pretty good laugh at 2:39 not showing the fair spike 😂

[@nate6989]

Thanks for uploading a second part to this. You made me a yoshi main and now I’m enjoying the game way more

[@socknightmar]

Your Yoshi guides are sooo good, and enjoyable to watch too! They're a huge boon to my Littlefoot career. Thank you!

[@clifford2022]

I love these guides since they are so much shorter and have so much more info than the 30 minute guides by big smashers. Keep up the amazing work

[@WoTaWrEkK]

Thank you for the Yoshi guides. I've played him since Brawl and enjoy playing as him but sometimes struggle. this is super helpful and I managed to learn so much from it

[@evanscott]

As Yoshi at around 100% on mid weighs: Down-tilt, Jan-Lock, Down B is a kill confirm if your opponent misses the tech.

[@alphakennyone44]

Try grab puble until they get out of grab jab into down B 😉

[@justinjagt7633]

just F smash kills way earlier

[@mrkraffbs9583]

Nice to know there are a few Yoshi mains out there. I'll be studying your vids on yoshi so I can fine tune my playstyle :) I can get people up to 150% without being hit on my good days but I have such a hard time spiking them out xD

[@MrDoom8000]

Your videos are very helpful for me as I aim for the national stage again. I appreciate the work you put out.

[@likeaboss9812]

I just recently switched back into a Yoshi main after coming back from SSBB to ultimate and you just blessed my eyes with this video.. thanks

[@Whimzy74]

This is a great breakdown. I've been a Yoshi main since Brawl and am looking to get back into the Midwest tournament scene soon.

[@DominicTheBombinic]

I love this. I watch this on a weekly basis to recenter how I play Yoshi

[@MichaelFuller444]

Yo dude I played you in a few friendlies at Prime Sagaand you helped convince me to not drop yoshi! Also loved this video guide :)

[@weakl1nk926]

Banana Boy, your videos never cease to amuse and educate me, thanks so much from a fellow Yoshi player!

[@TheRESTLESSFAITH]

One of the best guides of all times!

[@eanhoce798]

All I have to say is yes and thanks for making a second one

[@lordvoldemort1985]

did not expect to come to a freaking smash bros yoshi video and laugh so much

[@thomasr9545]

This thumbnail triggered an emotional response, can anyone else relate?

[@JS-cq7ut]

30%

[@mmTickle]

YES

[@tooost1886]

No

[@crimsonfoxgamer5957]

I love this video! It helps me be a better yoshi main!

[@ojo4949]

I'm also very happy to see this since yoshi is my Secondary main and I wanted more info to improve on him so thanks

[@DavDualMain]

I loved your vid! As a fellow Yoshi main throughout Smash 4s life, I can tell some thing you may have missed 1. You can use egg after getting launched if you tap B, as the egg won't fly as high or far, covering the approach 2. Dair can break shields if coming from above/above the opponent 3. Utility of Down Smash to catch high ledge recoveries 4. Juggling applications of Egg Throw, especially with all the angles it has 5. 7:07 will never be not true haha

[@Arcond]

Banana Boy ur intro is the best on KZbin it’s so short simple not crappy dubstep with a channel name changing angles it’s just simple Mario World song

[@sirlancer_2]

ah another great tutorial, this really helped with my hate for the yoshi mu, hope to see more vids like these

[@noahb5817]

Just wanted to say that i really like your videos!!

[@punkingx2740]

Banana boy I have to say that you inspired me to play Yoshi and I actually really love playing him.

[@WesHeinz]

I CAN'T WAIT FOR PART 3

[@jordyschouten2556]

Thx banana i always was a pikachu main since melee but it got boring so i picked up yoshi si ce yesterday and i really like him and his spike is fun to hit cause of tbe sweet apot you earned your self a new sub

[@taiter570]

Thanks I was in a rut as yoshi for a bit and was feeling like switching mains but this gives me more confidence to continue with yoshi

[@miniyodadude6604]

yoshi is busted. he only really struggle against wolf and chrom and lucina

[@joshuajones4284]

Been experimenting around with some different characters and haven't really found a main, this guide and the previous one is kinda making me want to rock the barney

[@LeonGroff2777]

I would love to play a few matches with you, Yoshi against Yoshi. I've a feeling you'd absolutely trounce me, but at least I'd get direct tips. Because while I can learn by using a video as just a guide and recall and implement the knowledge I gained, there's nothing better than having someone who knows the character better than you assess your playstyle. Plus, it'd be super fun.

[@jordanrussell5894]

This video helped me play yoshi better. Thanks!!!

[@flattie2107]

You forgot the best part. If you put up shield and drop it super quickly (just mash shield) Yoshi does a little dance! It’s awesome since you can’t taunt online.

[@ivanalcantara8707]

Finally this is awesome

[@hodstrat3722]

Me: About to sleep Banana Boy: Notification for a new video And that’s how the legend of a reasonable sleeping hour is born

[@KrowBird]

Yoshi mains like I appreciate the banana boyo. Thank you.

[@issysito320]

Thank you for this guide I got into top 16 in 1week of playing Yoshi after following this guide 4 a WiFi tourney. Thanks for helping my main

[@sideshowofcl]

I've joined the ranks of a Yoshi Main, I LOVE HIM, he is so much fun to play i never had as much fun in the game before him thank you for opening my eyes

[@niamorzinha]

Your videos are always amazing

[@derpyvelcro]

Wow didn’t expect this vid but I main yoshi and I’m very exited

[@KAJYT6969]

Thanks for the guide matpat!

[@joshuarose5421]

Side b can be a good mix up for when you're being juggled and trying to land

[@as-lb8rb]

Can also break shields on platforms, circumstantially.

[@TheeAnayalator]

Thank you for pt 2 will buy your shirt

[@FirstLast-mn4re]

My favorite way of edge guarding vertical recoveries with Yoshi is a run off b-reversed egg lay. Its very satisfying to get and pisses off your opponent. I've found it pretty easy to get characters like Fox and Falco's up B, and even Joker's up B (w/ Arsene). Using this. It of course requires a read of when they will up-B and isn't the most optimal edge guard option, but I find it fun to go for online.

[@juanrodriguez4605]

Yoshi is the caracter I know best how to play but I struggle, experienced players kick my ass so this is very helpful thanks a lot my friend

[@thriggs_]

I’ve been a Yoshi main since brawl so this was helpful

[@TheFast221]

niice. this came just in time

[@IntoTheNether]

Nice timing for the video as I am trying to make him secondary

[@Relisoc]

You can definitely steal some kills with down-b while your opponent is trying to juggle you off the top, people react way less often if you initiate it while in the magnifying glass, plus it launches upwards, definitely a good bonus application of the move

[@billcypher1629]

Hope to see ya at lan king!

[@Bluejaysrock77]

yo whats that music at the end of the vid? sounds like mario but not sure which exactly thanks for the guide btw!! You have some of if not the best guides on YT and you are why I am a Yoshi main lol

[@joshuaworthington847]

I've been seeing some high level Yoshi players land with side B here in Ultimate as it delays your landing, does pretty good percent, and shield damage.

[@zyproductions4809]

I used to do it in smash 4 more do to having a better hit box when landing I'll still use about 1 of 15 games over all there is almost always better options

[@noskapok]

Great vid

[@Gyroeg]

Honestly this channel is so cute and helpful it needs more subs

[@joshuaevans4714]

TO PRACTICE THE JAB LOCK COMBO AT 1:36 - 1. You can do this on Mario with CPU damage on 47% minimum. 2. To jab lock, you need to run to Mario and move him a tiny bit and then jab. 3. You will not have enough space to do this combo on a regular stage (i.e. not the "training" stage) in training mode unless you ensure Mario will land on the larger part of the stage after the down tilt. Otherwise, the down tilt will send Mario to the ledge. 4. Mario needs to be facing you in order for the 2nd jab to connect, so either push Mario to the other side of the stage by running into him and then go on his front side and try to do the combo, or just get behind him and jab him once. 5. Reverse up-tilting with the C-stick is fucking annoying to get used to. 6. Even the double-jump up air is tricky. The spacing is a little weird as you have to move a little toward Mario as you're going up. Meaning you have to input up-air --> move to the right a little --> up-air fast enough that the combo remains true and that you don't accidentally do an forward air. The 2nd up-air is what is hard to land. Hope this helps

[@nurfgal]

I play Carpet Yoshi for two reasons: 1) People hate it. 2) It helps me stand out from the other Yoshis.

[@davidslays1751]

I picked up yoshi as a main 1 year ago and do not regret it at all

[@Moxort]

i use side b as a mix up tool personally, and down b is very good at breaking sturdy shields, overall, great video though. ive been a yoshi main since Sm4sh and have learned a lot about yoshi from coming to your channel so thanks, i guess.

[@Blackburn0793]

Finally someone who covers Yoshi. I absolutely NEVER come across any Yoshi players in quickmatch in my region (central Europe). I feel like I'm the only one here lol.

[@zane1941]

An extremely rare yoshi side B usage I found (a bit over 10mil GSP as of Aug 1st) is as a momentum mixup when landing to stage. People often try to hit where you're going and nobody expects your momentum to halt so abruptly.

[@LeAndre_McCoy]

I main Yoshi and find great use, with side b, actually. It's a great tool, for mixing up your landings, if you're above stage and looking to land, safely. Your opponent will be reading your trajectory, while assessing your options, of course. 100%, of the time, your opponent guesses wrong because they don't consider "completely stop all momentum and freefall(what happens, when you Egg Roll, in air)" to be an option. Beyond that, I use it to punish landings and mix up my approach. Try to Egg Roll, at your opponent/where they'll land, stopping just outside their range, and Dash Dance(until opportune moment, to hit your opponent).

[@miniyodadude6604]

Super good tutorial, you shouldve covered some options with being ledgetrapped yourself. With yoshi you have the best get out of jail free card with double jump, drop down from ledge dj allows you to armor through a lot of moves that would kill you at high percent.

[@stevenchilds6447]

Hey Bananaboy! love the yoshi videos and i just picked him up as my main in smash U. I was wondering what you think about short hop drifting downair, its something i use to read opponents who roll a lot and leads to possible tech chase scenarios (at lower percents) in my experience. You play at a higher level than I do so I was wondering if this doesn't work against better players or if there's a more optimal way to punish rolls.

[@gaig3r82]

Yesssssss. Finally

[@syabysbuhaygygyygzaygyayva5390]

I'm glad he accepts the fact that most Yoshi mains eat glue. 1:28

[@ethanh2440]

its tasty

[@ilikeplantsandvideogames8625]

I'm a Yoshi main and I have a use for Egg Roll. I use it to mix up my recoveries. When you're trying to get back to stage you can go into an egg roll which causes you to fall fast and the opponent thinks you missed an input and are going to die. Then you pop out and double jump to the stage.

[@ShadamAran]

Ngl side b can be a GREAT mixup, lots of ways to get creative with it in neutral, yeah it loses to everything but if you use it no more than a couple times a set you can really throw your opponent for a loop

[@earthtominiryu]

when you started talking about down airs, i was using down airs while playing smash lol

[@madrocts]

As an aspiring Yoshi main I do have a somewhat good use for his side b Since I usually use the egg throws to approach, apply pressure, ledge guard and neutral (it's essentially 50% of what I use in a match), if I'm up against a spacie or a character who can counter the up b and 'return fire' I usually use side be to mix up the approach to get some damage before I boot scoot and boogey the heck out of there, since the spacies' reflect, and Ness's bat, weirdly enough, can't really deter or nullify the damage of the side b

[@pbz7572]

2:39 I loved that part of the video.

[@louismensinger]

Do another one of these!!

[@davidgee4048]

Who would you recommend I watch if I’m looking to see a more aggressive style yoshi player? Or top level yoshi mains in general. I see very few when I search for yoshi tourney matches.

[@codypaulsen1023]

Thank you banana boy very kool

[@JonahDeroy]

"You Banana buoy" is the same forwards and backwards.

[@sendo8406]

Curious to know your thoughts of down special from ground facing off stage w correct spacing into ledge grab to safely cover shield get up. Oh...and also a Yoshi main. And if last hit connects with d-air does it still drag down?

[@JustChllin]

No

[@Arno586]

So I have started playing Yoshi and the first thing noticed was how weird it feels when I jump with him... he feels so floaty, like hes floating a little bit when he is in the air... is this normal? do you get used to it? the other characters doesn't feel that way? I'm just really curious. I'm new to Super Smash Bros I have never played it before on other consoles! :)

[@prisonmike3605]

Do you recommend turning stick jump off? I have mines off because it affects me throwing eggs.

[@TMFisms]

As a Yoshi main, I really appreciate it when my opponent checks their texts mid-combo. Thank you everyone.

[@miniyodadude6604]

Dair is super good in matchups like ike where fullhopping is an important part of their neutral Try to not mash with dair, fading back with it if you whiff is a million times safer then continuing to drift forward, if you drift forward then opponent will just backdash and punish, but drifting back allows you to catch them if they try to punish your whiff (depends on circumstance)

[@meatloaf_gaming1016]

Thank you for this video I only main Yoshi or link

[@Thomas-nz4si]

This is by no means a reason to use egg roll, but it does become a better move (still not viable) if you psyche your opponent out with it by moving back and forth a la dash dancing. A little known fact about the move is that you can actually jump with it, so you can catch your opponent off guard with it, but it doesn't do much damage and doesn't lead into anything, so its pretty much a disrespect move. Edit: Something I noticed that you missed in how his down b was buffed. You can grab ledge regardless of the direction you're facing, and you can grab ledge much earlier, as in, you can grab ledge if you down b literally right next to ledge, whereas in Sm4sh you would die. Just make sure you're not holding down or you'll sd. This is a really good edgeguarding tool, because low recoveries towards the ledge are extremely popular, especially with characters like Captain Falcon, Joker with Arsene, Rosaluma, teleporting characters, the Links, Robin, etc. Basically anyone with a vulnerable recovery from the top is fair game, and you can just spam this if they're beneath the ledge. It also trades with a lot of characters with good timing, like Lucina/Marth, Simon/Richter, Peach, Mario, etc.

[@bluryach]

you have no idea how happy I am that the only funny smash guide maker thats really good at editing mains the same character I do lmao also yeah fuck carpet yoshi

[@douglasarchibald1427]

Back air has an easy combo to smash attacks at the first two hits, do you use this, and if so how can I get just the first two hits consistently?

[@TurboSauceOA]

I'm not a Yoshi main.... YET. I wanna make yoshi my secondary / new main so thanks a lot for the help!

[@stitched_]

Side b is decent for platform pressure if you have decent mobility control with it while jumping in the egg roll

[@nolananderson2202]

After your last Yoshi vid I tried him out online and decided to make him my secondary

[@furofu]

Banana Boy? More like Banable Boi

[@griffo7893]

It’s time for ya boi yosh

[@riptide6459]

I have a really aggressive, reaction based play style with Yoshi

[@guiltysprk1013]

I was playing at my first tournament l, and in pools this guy I was playing didn't do anything about down-b several times in a row, so I just spammed the heck out of it . Now I feel bad, but I did condition him to start countering. Also going to a state tourney for my first was probably not the best idea, but it was fun.

[@2inverse469]

Maybe have a link to part 1? I don't want to go through all the videos on your channel to find it.

[@samuelwolf3521]

Yoshi dair might be his best aerial with huge range, damage output and lasting hit boxes. think allot of former smash 4 players underutilize it

[@scepticsceptile8244]

Could there be any unexplored combo/set up potential moves for Yoshi?

[@shoeilette]

Do you recommend tilt or smash stick?