
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Yoshi is from the Yoshi Series and ranks as a B Tier Pick (Good). This How To Play Yoshi Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Heavy Weight Class and has a Fast Run Speed, Super Fast Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Yoshi by playing as Villager in the VS. Game Mode.
Weight | |
Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Heavy
Rank: 18-21
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![]() Air Speed
Super Fast
Rank: 1
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![]() Fall Speed
Slow
Rank: 71
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![]() Run Speed
Fast
Rank: 16
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 29-34
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Yoshi is all about egg-related moves, like throwing eggs, swallowing opponents and turning them into eggs, or turning into an egg and charging toward an opponent. With a high jump, recovery is a piece of cake for Yoshi! And for his Final Smash, a Yoshi army stampedes through the stage.
Yoshi Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Yoshi in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Yoshi is Weak Against are Cloud and Lucina. However, Yoshi is Strong Against Donkey Kong, Jigglypuff, and King Dedede.
Yoshi Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Yoshi Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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Nair | 6 |
Uair | 8 |
Usmash | 11 |
Technique | Description |
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Special Move Input | Some special moves will change depending on how you press the button. |
Final Smash | Description |
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Stampede! | Headbutts in front of him and an army of multicolored Yoshis stampede over the trapped players. |

All Alternate Yoshi Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Yoshi
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Yoshi based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Yoshi Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Waluigi |
Support Slot 1 | Mimicutie |
Support Slot 2 | Rathalos |
Support Slot 3 | Beat |
Improves overall kicking power and air attacks.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Yoshi In SSBU
You can Unlock Yoshi from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Villager route (World of Light)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Original 8
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Villager
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Yoshi HERE.
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