Blimp Yoshi

Blimp Yoshi is one of Yoshi's power-ups in Super Mario Galaxy 2 along with Dash Yoshi and Bulb Yoshi. When Yoshi eats a Blimp Fruit, he turns light blue, expands like a balloon and becomes Blimp Yoshi.

In this state, Yoshi can fly upwards for a brief period of time. On a side note, this power-up's properties are similar to that of Bee Mario, the P-Balloon and Mario's Power Flower ability. Blimp Yoshi has a small meter which tells how long his powers will last, similar to that of Bee Mario, but the meter does not stop when Blimp Yoshi stops, like Bee Mario. Blimp Yoshi has very limited actions in comparison to Dash Yoshi or Bulb Yoshi; Blimp Yoshi cannot open his mouth to eat enemies or items but can eat fruit if Blimp Yoshi floats over and touches them. By doing this Blimp Yoshi can refill his flight meter. He can't use launch stars, enter pipes, or flutter jump. When floating, Blimp Yoshi can float without moving up if the button is held, but this will not affect the meter and it will continue to run out, but at a slower rate. If Blimp Yoshi shakes before the meter is up, he will pop and return to normal.

Trivia

 * Even though Blimp Yoshi is blowing air out of his body, his size remains the same.
 * The Balloon Baby Yoshi of New Super Mario Bros. U is similar to Blimp Yoshi.