Cactus Jack

Cactus Jacks are large beige Pokeys with a target on their chest. They can be moved if Yoshi throws a Yoshi's egg at them. If they come into contact with anything when rolling, they explode and shoot out coins. Cactus Jacks appear in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3. They are named after politician. Cactus Jack's English name may also be a reference to 's professional wrestling alter-ego.

While Cactus Jacks do not appear during gameplay of Yoshi's New Island, they have an unused model with a set of animations. Its eyes and coloration look more similar to standard Pokeys.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

 * Shogakukan guide: からだの的にタマゴを当てても、ニコニコしながら転がり落ちる. (When you hit the target of its body with an egg, it rolls away smiling.)
 * Player's Guide: This sharp guy is always on the lookout for someone to stick up.

Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3

 * Shogakukan guide: からだのマトにタマゴを当てると、ニコニコしながら転がり落ちる. (When you hit the target of its body with an egg, it rolls away smiling.)