Tail Flick
The Tail Flick is a move used by Yoshi in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. This ability allows Yoshi to pick up small creatures and objects (similar to carrying) or make him interact with creatures in unique ways. Tail Flick is typically executed by pressing 
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Overview[edit]
When performing a Tail Flick, Yoshi will swish his tail to pick up a nearby small creature or object and carry it on his back. Some creatures cannot be carried on Yoshi's back this way, including large creatures like regular Croakaokes. Pressing again while carrying a creature or object will cause Yoshi to toss it forward. Looking up will cause Yoshi to toss it upwards instead, while crouching will make Yoshi place down the creature/object without throwing.
Oftentimes, using the Tail Flick is mandatory for many of the obtainable discoveries in-game, as Yoshi often needs to use this move to give food to creatures, grow plants or complete rescue missions. Some carryable creatures have special actions that often replace Yoshi's ability to throw them when picked up by Tail Flick. For example, carrying a Casterway allows Yoshi to cast a fishing line to catch fish in its habitat, or carrying a Mawstalk allows Yoshi to swing the creature to catch bugs and fish.
Some creatures rely on the Tail Flick to be interacted with, including Spincones which can be spun faster with said move, and Jam Guys to get them to play music.
Yoshi can also automatically carry creatures or objects that fall onto his back, without the need for a Tail Flick.
Profiles[edit]
- English (United States):
Put creatures or objects on Yoshi’s back with a flick of the tail. Repeat the move to throw or perform a special action with the creature you’re carrying.[1] - English (United Kingdom):
Plenty of creatures can hop onto Yoshi’s back for a ride. While there, their abilities might help Yoshi make new discoveries too! [2] - Other languages:
- Dutch:
Veel van de beestjes kunnen op Yoshi's rug meeliften. Terwijl ze op zijn rug zitten, kunnen ze Yoshi soms helpen om nieuwe dingen te ontdekken! [3] - French (Canada):
Déposez des créatures ou des objets sur le dos de Yoshi d'un coup de queue. Répétez la technique pour lancer la créature transportée ou effectuer une action spéciale.[4] - French (Europe):
De nombreuses créatures peuvent chevaucher Yoshi, et lorsqu'il les transporte sur son dos, des choses inattendues peuvent se passer ! [5] - German:
Seine Sprünge bringen Yoshi nicht nur voran, er kann auch auf Kreaturen springen, um allerlei Effekte und Reaktionen auszulösen! [6] - Italian:
Molte creature possono salire sul dorso di Yoshi per strappare un passaggio. Nel mentre, con le loro varie abilità possono anche aiutare Yoshi a fare nuove scoperte! [7] - Portuguese (Brazil):
Coloque espécies ou objetos nas costas do Yoshi dando um peteleco com a cauda. Repita o movimento para arremessar ou executar uma ação especial com a espécie que você está carregando.[8] - Portuguese (Europe):
Muitas criaturas podem apanhar boleia às costas do Yoshi. Enquanto o fazem, as suas habilidades podem ajudar o Yoshi a fazer novas descobertas! [9] - Spanish (Latin America):
Golpea a una criatura o un objeto con la cola de Yoshi para colocarlos en su espalda. Repite el movimiento para lanzar o realizar una acción especial con la criatura que llevas en la espalda.[10] - Spanish (Europe):
Muchas de las criaturas pueden subirse a lomos de Yoshi, quien aprovechará de paso las habilidades de sus compañeras de viaje para seguir realizando descubrimientos. [11]
- Dutch:
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | しっぽを Shippo o furu | Tail wag | [12] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 摆尾巴 Bǎi wěi bā (Cantonese) | Tail wag | [12] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 擺動尾巴 Bǎidòng wěi bā (Cantonese) | Tail wag | [12] | |
| Dutch | Staart zwaaien | Tail brandish | [12] | |
| French (Canada) | Coup de queue | Tail strike | [12] | |
| French (Europe) | Coup de queue | Tail strike | [12] | |
| German | Schwanzschwung | Tail sweep | [12] | |
| Italian | Colpo di coda | Tail strike | [12] | |
| Korean | 꼬리 흔들기 Kkori heundeulgi | Tail shake | [12] | |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Bater | Hit | [12] | |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Coletazo | Tail hit | [12] | |
| Spanish (Europe) | Coletazo | Tail hit | [12] |
Notes[edit]
- Carrying creatures or objects using Tail Flick affects the Scale exploration tool, which shows their "weight" via a unitless number. For example, a Crazee Dayzee carried on Yoshi's back weighs 20 units.
References[edit]
- ^ Nintendo US. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book - Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive - Nintendo Official Site. Retrieved 25 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo UK. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Nintendo Switch 2 games | Games | Nintendo UK. Retrieved 26 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo NL. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Nintendo Switch 2-games | Games | Nintendo NL. Dutch. Retrieved 26 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo CA. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book - Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive - Nintendo Officiel Nintendo pour Canada. Canadian French. Retrieved 25 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo FR. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Jeux Nintendo Switch 2 | Jeux | Nintendo FR. French. Retrieved 26 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo DE. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Nintendo Switch 2-Spiele | Spiele | Nintendo DE. German. Retrieved 26 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo IT. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Giochi per Nintendo Switch 2| Giochi | Nintendo IT. Italian. Retrieved 26 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo BR. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book - Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive - Nintendo Oficial da Nintendo para Brasil. Brazilian Portuguese. Retrieved 25 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo PT. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Jogos para a Nintendo Switch 2 | Jogos | Nintendo PT. European Portuguese. Retrieved 26 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo MX. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book - Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive - Nintendo Oficial de Nintendo para Canada. Latin American Spanish. Retrieved 25 May, 2026.
- ^ Nintendo ES. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Juegos de Nintendo Switch 2 | Juegos | Nintendo ES. European Spanish. Retrieved 26 May, 2026.
