Grinder (enemy)



Grinders (referred to as Ukikis in Yoshi's New Island, as well as simply monkeys in Yoshi's Island DS and certain stage titles) are a type of monkey that antagonizes Yoshi in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3. Grinders usually appear in jungle stages and attack Yoshi in a variety of ways, including spitting seeds, dropping bombs, and grabbing Baby Mario. Grinders cannot be defeated with eggs or by getting stomped; this only stuns them. To take them out, Yoshi has to either eat them, or run over them while they are unconscious. Some are harmless and just a source of eggs. However, they are difficult to eat because of their speed. When hit, they turn a darker shade of brown and run away. They usually jump onto vines and climb them as high as possible, but if a Yoshi gets too close, they run away again. They are invincible when swimming in water.

A Grinder also appears in Tetris Attack, being an ally with Poochy.

Grinders make a reappearance in Yoshi's Island DS. In this installment, they are all harmless, but are still difficult to catch due to their agility. One of them kidnaps Baby Peach at the beginning of the level Baby DK, the Jungle King!

They once again appear in Yoshi's New Island. In this game, Grinders cannot be eaten.

Trivia

 * Grinders possibly inspire the Ukikis from Super Mario 64 and later games.