Yoshi's Island (race course)

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Yoshi's Island
Yoshi's Island in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 4) (2023)
Mario Kart Tour (2023)
Cup(s) Fruit Cup
Tour(s)
Based on Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Normal

Frontrunning

Results screen

Mario Kart Tour
Normal

Results screen

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe / Mario Kart Tour
Race fanfare
Course map
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Yoshi's Island in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Kart Tour
Map of Yoshi's Island from Mario Kart Tour
Staff ghost(s)
8DX 150cc Nin★Skip
2:20.116 Baby Mario's head icon in Mario Kart 8Biddybuggy body from Mario Kart 8StandardSuper Glider from Mario Kart 8
8DX 200cc Nin★Polly
1:40.731 Yoshi's head icon in Mario Kart 8Wild Wiggler body from Mario Kart 8StandardThumbnail of Yoshi's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.

Yoshi's Island is a race course that first released as part of Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, appearing as the fourth and final course of the Fruit Cup, and reappears in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the 2023 Yoshi Tour. It is a course that takes place on the island it is named after, with its music theme being an arrangement of the athletic theme from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. It is the second course to be introduced to the Mario Kart series in the Booster Course Pass, after Sky-High Sundae. Despite the course being introduced in Mario Kart Tour around one month after its Booster Course Pass release, it does not have a classic course prefix in either game, and internal data marks it as a new course for Mario Kart Tour.[1]

Akin to other courses based on games outside of the Super Mario franchise, this course uses the logo for the Yoshi's Island series for its starting line, and the course itself is heavily inspired by the game it is based on, featuring obstacles like Stilt Guys and Huffin Puffins, and mechanics like Winged Clouds that can summon stretches of road when driven into. The layout of the course appears to reference all the world themes from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Many cameos from the game appear in the background, including Incoming Chomps, Petal Guys, Goonies, an enormous Nep-Enut, and Yoshi's ally Poochy. Koopa Paratroopas and Sidesteppers also appear on the course. A windpump near the starting line plays the same sound effect as the Paddle Platforms in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Additionally, there is a Goal Ring near the finish line.

Similarly to Hyrule Circuit, Animal Crossing, and Urchin Underpass, this course has unique coins—in this case, the coins have the same design and collection sound effect as in the Yoshi's Island series. It also has a unique race start fanfare, finish line fanfare, and results theme based on the "Game Start", "Goal", and "Score" themes, respectively. While some other courses feature unique race start fanfares and results music, this is the only course in the Mario Kart series to feature its own unique finish line fanfare; this fanfare plays regardless of the player's final placement in the race, unlike other courses that use three different fanfares depending on the player's placement.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Course layout[edit]

Racers begin at Yoshi's House in a field that resembles World 1 from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Racers drive along a slight serpentine path, avoiding Stilt Guys and Huffin Puffins before diving into an underwater section. Surrounding the underwater section is a forest that resemble the basis' World 2 and World 3. This section ends with racers driving into a castle. Leaving the castle, racers emerge from the water and drive through a small cave. Exiting the cave, racers drive up an active volcano, like the one in World 6. A glider ramp then takes players up to the clouds, driving above snow-capped mountains similar to World 5, before taking another glider to the ground level where they can drive into a Winged Cloud to make a red bridge appear. After reaching the ground (or the aforementioned bridge), they make a right hand turn to return to the finish line. There are also Yoshi spectators sitting, standing, jumping and waving with three Yoshis on a wooden arch.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Yoshi's Island in Mario Kart Tour
Yoshi's Island in Mario Kart Tour

Yoshi's Island reappears in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the 2023 Yoshi Tour. The minimap for the course is rotated 90° clockwise compared to how it appeared in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While the coins are no longer themed around Yoshi Coins, other crossover elements like the Yoshi's Island starting banner, the race fanfare and the unique race ending theme have been retained, making it the first and only course in Mario Kart Tour to feature these elements. Instead of acting as obstacles, the Huffin Puffins are now located in the background as spectators. The road leading up to the top of the mountain after leaving the castle section now features an icy fog effect. The Cloud Platform after the gliding section over the volcano is bouncy and lacks the ramp; consequently, it no longer appears in the minimap. The Winged Cloud is now stationary instead of moving from left to right and vice-versa. The arrangement of coins inside the Goal Ring has been removed, though it now provides points when passed through. Poochy has also been removed from the mailbox right after the finish line, most likely due to him debuting as a driver alongside the release of the course. The second-to-last hill in the row of background hills now has a set of pine trees on its top, now resembling the hills in World 2-1 of the original Yoshi's Island game more closely. Unlike in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the volcano is dormant, with no lava splashes occurring. Additionally, the chimneys on Yoshi's House as well as on the castle in the cloud section now emit smoke.

This course also appears as Yoshi's Island R (reversed), Yoshi's Island T (with ramps), and Yoshi's Island R/T (reversed with ramps). In the R and R/T variants, the Winged Cloud is gone as racers use a cannon to glide up to the cloud section, and the water geysers and Piranha Plant are also gone. In the R variant, there are Stilt Guys on the first U-bend. In the T variant, there are three Turning Floors, the Sidesteppers and glide ramps are gone, and racers can finish each lap by driving over Yoshi's House, where there is a starting line with the classic Mario Kart logo, as opposed to the other new courses. In the R/T variant, racers drive on top of the castle and skip most of the following water section, and finish each lap by gliding over Yoshi's House, though the additional starting line now uses the modern Mario Kart logo.

Appearances[edit]

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

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Yoshi's Island 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 Yoshi's Island 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
Yoshi's Island from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Dr. Mario from Mario Kart TourPetey Piranha Mii Racing SuitPoochy from Mario Kart TourReindeer Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Silver Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer)Yoshi (Egg Hunt)Yoshi Mii Racing Suit Bright Bunny from Mario Kart TourCapsule Kart from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Pink from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourJade Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourTaiko Drum Dasher from Mario Kart Tour The Bright Glider from Mario Kart TourDaisy Glider from Mario Kart TourGlittering Parasol from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourPretzel Glider from Mario Kart TourRecord Setter from Mario Kart TourSmiley Flower Glider from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour Daisy (Swimwear)Mario (Baseball)Pastry Chef Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Toadette (Sailor)White Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Candy Clown from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourGreen SpeederThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourSakura Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourSakura Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Sailer from Mario Kart TourTuk-Tuk Kart from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Block Glider from Mario Kart Tour8-Bit Super Mushroom from Mario Kart TourAurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourCandlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Boo Masks from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart Tour
Orange Shy GuyRed Yoshi The Pink Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourTurbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour The Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Light Blue)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue YoshiMKT Icon Yoshi.png Egg 1 from Mario Kart Tour Pink Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Yoshi's Island R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Cat LuigiChargin' Chuck (Gold)Cheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitMario (Golf)Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPeach (Yukata)Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut) The Blazing Eagle from Mario Kart TourBlue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Pink from Mario Kart TourThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourThe Streetle from Mario Kart TourThe Swift Talon from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Super Glider from Mario Kart TourBoo Masks from Mario Kart TourBright Balloons from Mario Kart TourFestival Wings from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourSecret Scroll from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart TourThe Wonderful Garnet from Mario Kart Tour Birdo Mii Racing SuitChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Petey Piranha (Gold)Toadette (Astronaut) Black Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourCoconut 1 from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart Tour**Lime Tea Coupe from Mario Kart TourPink B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Speeder from Mario Kart TourStrawberry Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourTaiko Drum Dasher from Mario Kart Tour The Chocolate Pretzel from Mario Kart TourGalaxy Glider from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourOrigami Glider from Mario Kart TourRecord Setter from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSmiley Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour***Tulip Corsage from Mario Kart TourWonderful Diamond from Mario Kart Tour
Orange Shy GuyWhite Shy Guy Red Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Yoshi's Island T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Dr. PeachLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Chef)Mario (Baseball)Mario Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Spike Mii Racing SuitToadette (Astronaut) The Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourPink Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Speeder from Mario Kart TourRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourRed Offroader from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourSweet Ride from Mario Kart Tour The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourFlybrary Book from Mario Kart TourFlying Easel from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Para-Panini from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserMario (Classic)Mario (Samurai)Moo Moo Mii Racing SuitPara-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPeach (Yukata)Poochy from Mario Kart TourReindeer Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing SuitTanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour The Blazing Eagle from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourCombo Cruiser from Mario Kart TourDecal Streamliner from Mario Kart TourLunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourPaintster from Mario Kart TourThe Pineapple 1 from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Super Glider from Mario Kart TourBlack Starchute from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourGlittering Parasol from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourLuigi Parafoil from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2022 from Mario Kart TourPink Gold Meteors from Mario Kart TourSmiley Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour**
Light-blue Shy GuyLight-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Purple Koopa (Freerunning) Light-blue Yoshi**Red Toad (Pit Crew) The Pink Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Yoshi's Island R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Daisy (Sailor)Goomba Mii Racing SuitGreen Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Poochy from Mario Kart TourToadette (Sailor) Bright Girl from Mario Kart TourCoral Jet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourThe Moo Moo Offroader from Mario Kart TourThe Pineapple 1 from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourSmiley Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour Daisy (Thai Dress)Gold Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Mario Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Spike Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer)Yoshi (Egg Hunt)Yoshi (Gold Egg) The Blooper Shuttle from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourGold Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourParty-Wing from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Speeder from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourSushi Racer from Mario Kart TourThe Swift Talon from Mario Kart Tour Festival Wings from Mario Kart TourGold Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourMeteor Balloons from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourSpringtime Crane from Mario Kart TourTropical Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Wonderful Garnet from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour**
Pink Shy Guy Light-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Orange Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourTurbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour The Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
* 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 Waluigi Cup challenge from the 2023 Yoshi Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Yoshi's Island Regular Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
Yoshi Tour (2023) Waluigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Waluigi Cup

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course is entirely new to the Mario Kart series!
    • Fans of the Super Mario World™ 2: Yoshi's Island™ game for the Super NES™ system will find a lot of callbacks here―from enemies to locations to sound effects. Even the coins have Yoshi's face on them!
    • Use the question mark clouds near the end of each lap to create a handy shortcut.
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Take a tour of Yoshi's Island!
    Here's a closer look at another course released as part of the fourth wave, which is available now: Yoshi's Island.
    Appearing as a course for the very first time in the Mario Kart series, Yoshi's Island takes inspiration from the Super NES™ game of the same name and is replete with familiar enemies and gimmicks. For a nostalgic touch, the coins have Yoshi's face on them, and the sound effect when you grab them sounds just like it did back in the day! A hot tip for the end section of each lap: If you touch the Winged Cloud, it'll reveal a shortcut that might just give you the winning edge!

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart Tour Gmob_YoshiIsland YoshiIsland Yoshi Island

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヨッシーアイランド
Yosshī Airando
Yoshi Island

Chinese (simplified) 耀西岛
Yàoxī Dǎo
Yoshi Island

Chinese (traditional) 耀西島
Yàoxī Dǎo
Yoshi Island

Dutch Yoshi's Eiland
Yoshi's Island
French Île de Yoshi
Yoshi's Island
German Yoshis Eiland
Yoshi's Island
Italian Isola Yoshi
Yoshi Island
Korean 요시 아일랜드
Yosi Aillaendeu
Yoshi Island

Portuguese (NOA) Ilha Yoshi
Yoshi Island
Portuguese (NOE) Ilha do Yoshi
Yoshi's Island
Russian Остров йоши
Ostrov yoshi
Yoshi Island

Spanish Isla de Yoshi
Yoshi's Island

References[edit]

  1. ^ A number of internal text strings in Mario Kart Tour (ArrowMobyi, ArrowSignMobyi, FlowerRingMobyi, HeyhoMobyi, RoadAppearMobyi, and RoadPartsMobyi) refer to map objects that are seen in the Yoshi's Island course; they are referred to as belonging to Mobyi, indicating that the course has the Mob platform code, used for courses originating from Mario Kart Tour.