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*The Tiny Bowser represents his infant form, Baby Bowser.
*The Tiny Bowser represents his infant form, Baby Bowser.
*The Giant Bowser minion represents Mega Baby Bowser after Kamek casts a size-altering spell on Baby Bowser.
*The Giant Bowser minion represents Mega Baby Bowser after Kamek casts a size-altering spell on Baby Bowser.
*The stage references the ruins of King Bowser's castle, the location of Mega Baby Bowsr's boss battle after his growth destroys the castle.
*The stage references the ruins of King Bowser's castle, the location of Mega Baby Bowser's boss battle after his growth destroys the castle.
*The stage and music reference how Bowser and Baby Bowser's final boss battles both take place in a castle in their respective game appearances.
*The stage and music reference how Bowser's and Baby Bowser's final boss battles both take place in a castle in their respective game appearances.
*The Lava Floor hazard references both Baby Bowser's fire attacks and many Mega Baby Bowser battles taking place in stages filled with lava and magma.
*The Lava Floor hazard references both Baby Bowser's fire attacks and many Mega Baby Bowser battles taking place in stages filled with lava and magma.
*The Super Armor battle condition references how Mega Baby Bowser is capable of withstanding most physical attacks.
*The Super Armor battle condition references how Mega Baby Bowser is capable of withstanding most physical attacks.
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*The music references Tap-Tap's appearance in ''Yoshi's Island DS''.
*The music references Tap-Tap's appearance in ''Yoshi's Island DS''.
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*This spirit's Shield type references how Tap-Tap's metallic coat enables it to become highly difficult to damage.
*This spirit's Shield type references how Tap-Tap's metallic coat enables it to become highly resistant to damage.
*This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Tap-Tap is a heavyweight character, being made of metal.
*This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Tap-Tap is a heavyweight character, being made of metal.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*Ness & Lucas and Slugger & Green Glove are both comparable duos.
*Ness & Lucas and Slugger & Green Glove are both comparable duos, and both utilize items connected to the sport of baseball.
*The stage and music represent Slugger and Green Glove's debut in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The stage and music represent Slugger and Green Glove's debut in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The Beastball item references Green Glove's ability to throw Yoshi's eggs like a baseball.
*The Beastball item references Green Glove's ability to throw Yoshi's eggs like a baseball.
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*Pikachu and Little Mouser are both mouse-like creatures.
*Pikachu and Little Mouser are both mouse-like creatures.
*The stage and music represent Little Mouser's debut in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The stage and music represent Little Mouser's debut in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The Throwing Type items references how Little Mousers are known for stealing a Yoshi's eggs.
*The Throwing Type items references how Little Mousers are known for stealing Yoshi's eggs.
*The "increased move speed" battle condition references how Little Mousers quickly scurry off after stealing Yoshi's eggs.
*The "increased move speed" battle condition references how Little Mousers quickly scurry off after stealing Yoshi's eggs.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*Meta Knight and the Grim Leecher are both mask-wearing enemies.
*Meta Knight and the Grim Leecher are both mask-wearing characters.
*The stage and music represent the Grim Leecher's debut in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The stage and music represent the Grim Leecher's debut in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The Reversible Controls hazard references how the Grim Leechers can cause the Yoshi's controls to be reversed.
*The Reversible Controls hazard references how the Grim Leechers can cause Yoshi's controls to be reversed.
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*This spirit's Grab type references how the Grim Leecher can latch onto a Yoshi's back.
*This spirit's Grab type references how the Grim Leecher can latch onto a Yoshi's back.
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|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*The Giant Male Wii Fit Trainer references how Roger the Potted Ghost is a giant pale character.
*The Giant Male Wii Fit Trainer references how Roger the Potted Ghost is a giant pale character.
*The two Meta Knight minions represent the two masked Shy Guys that appears during Roger's boss battle.
*The two Meta Knight minions represent the two masked Shy Guys that appear during Roger's boss battle.
*The stage references The Potted Ghost's Castle, the location of Roger's boss battle in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The stage references The Potted Ghost's Castle, the location of Roger's boss battle in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The music references Roger's appearance in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The music references Roger's appearance in ''Yoshi's Island''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Fortress Boss - Super Mario World}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Fortress Boss - Super Mario World}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*The Giant Pac-Man represents Burt the Bashful a round, yellow-colored character with simple eyes who is enlarged by Kamek.
*The Giant Pac-Man represents Burt the Bashful; a round, yellow-colored character with simple eyes who is enlarged by Kamek.
*The stage references Burt the Bashful's appearance in ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The music references how Burt the Bashful is a fortress boss in the ''Yoshi'' games.
*The music references how Burt the Bashful is a fortress boss in the ''Yoshi'' games.
*The Instadrop battle condition references how Burt the Bashful attacks by jumping and stomping on the player.
*The Instadrop battle condition references how Burt the Bashful attacks by jumping and stomping on the player.
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*This spirit's Support type references how Kamek enlarged Raphael to defeat Yoshi.
*This spirit's Support type references how Kamek enlarged Raphael to defeat Yoshi.
*This spirit's Falling Immunity ability references how Raphael launches Yoshi, Baby Mario, and himself into the sky in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*This spirit's Falling Immunity ability references how Raphael fights by running around the moon, meaning there is nowhere for him to fall.
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*King Dedede and Pak E. Derm are both rotund anthropomorphic enemies.
*King Dedede and Pak E. Derm are both rotund anthropomorphic enemies.
*The stage features Pak E. Derm as a background character.  
*The stage features Pak E. Derm as a background character.  
*The stage and music references Pak E. Derm's appearance in ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The stage and music reference Pak E. Derm's appearance in ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The Jump Power ↓ rule and the Alolan Exeggutor Poké Ball Pokémon references the tall stop signs that Pak E. Derms carry.
*The Jump Power ↓ rule and the Alolan Exeggutor Poké Ball Pokémon references the tall stop signs that Pak E. Derms carry that can't be jumped over.
*The timed battle condition references how Yoshi must pass the Pak E. Derm quickly after knocking it down.
*The timed battle condition references how Yoshi must pass the Pak E. Derm quickly after knocking it down.
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*The stage's Underground Cavern layout references Blargg's Boiler, a molten cavern-like level which features Blarggs as enemies in ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The stage's Underground Cavern layout references Blargg's Boiler, a molten cavern-like level which features Blarggs as enemies in ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The music references Melty Monster Galaxy, a lava-filled galaxy in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' inhabited by Magmaarghs and Magmaws, both being variants of Blarggs.
*The music references Melty Monster Galaxy, a lava-filled galaxy in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' inhabited by Magmaarghs and Magmaws, both being variants of Blarggs.
*The Curry rule references how Blarggs are made of lava, which is commonly associated with burn damage in video games.
*The Curry rule references how Blarggs are made of lava.
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*This spirit's Mouthful of Curry ability further references how Blarggs are made of lava, which is associated woth burn damage in video games.
*This spirit's Mouthful of Curry ability further references how Blarggs are made of lava.
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*This spirit's Shield type references how Don Bongo is a nearly-indestructible boss.
*This spirit's Shield type references how Don Bongo is a nearly-indestructible boss.
*This spirit's Fire Attack ↑ ability references the Cavern, the second page of ''Yoshi's Story'' which features a lava setting.
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*Robin and Hongo both carry magical books with them.
*Robin and Hongo both carry magical books with them.
*The stage and music reference how ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy'' takes place in a pop-up book, like ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The stage and music reference how ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy'' takes place in a pop-up book, like ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The Sudden Final Smash rule references how Hongo's teleports Yoshi's Island from the Forbidden Pop-Up Book, similar to how Robin's Final Smash can summon [[Chrom]] via warp magic with his book.
*The Sudden Final Smash rule references how Hongo teleports Yoshi's Island into the Forbidden Pop-Up Book, similar to how Robin's Final Smash can summon [[Chrom]] via warp magic with his book.
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*This spirit's Support type references Hongo's role in aiding Yoshi to defeat Bowser in ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy''.
*This spirit's Support type references Hongo's role in aiding Yoshi to defeat Bowser in ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy''.
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*Yoshi is given the power of gravity by the Spirit Who Loves Surprises in ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy''.
*Yoshi is given the power of gravity by the Spirit Who Loves Surprises in ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy''.
*The stage and music references how ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy'' takes place in a pop-up book, like ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The stage and music reference how ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy'' takes place in a pop-up book, like ''Yoshi's Story''.
*The Screen Flip hazard references the gravity manipulation gameplay mechanic in ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy''.
*The Screen Flip hazard references the gravity manipulation gameplay mechanic in ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
*Diddy Kong and Ukiki are both monkey-like characters.
*Diddy Kong and Ukiki are both chimp-like characters.
*The stage and music represent Don Bongo's appearance in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The stage and music represent Ukiki's appearance in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The Food item and the battle condition reference how Ukikis attack by eating melons and spitting out the seeds.
*The Food item and the battle condition reference how Ukikis attack by eating melons and spitting out the seeds.
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*Crafted Yoshi and Yarn Yoshi are both made of crafting materials.
*Crafted Yoshi and Yarn Yoshi are both made of crafting materials.
*The stage references how ''Yoshi's Story'' and ''Yoshi's Crafted World'' are both ''Yoshi'' games that feature a pop-up style.
*The stage and music reference the shared arts-and-crafts themes of ''Yoshi's Story'', ''Yoshi's Crafted World'', and ''Yoshi's Woolly World''.
*The stage and music references the shared arts-and-crafts themes of ''Yoshi's Story'', ''Yoshi's Crafted World'', and ''Yoshi's Woolly World''.
*The Easy to Launch rule references how Yarn Yoshi is made of yarn and is therefore lightweight.
*The Easy to Launch rule references ''Yoshi's Crafted World's'' Mellow Mode where Yoshi is given a pair of wings which allows him to fly infinitely.
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*This spirit's Weight ↓ ability further references ''Yoshi's Crafted World's'' Mellow Mode which allows Yoshi to fly indefinitely.
*This spirit's Weight ↓ ability further references how Yarn Yoshi is made of yarn and is therefore lightweight.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Main Theme - Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Main Theme - Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix)}}
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''
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*The Dog from Duck Hunt and Yarn Poochy are both dog-like characters.
*The Dog from Duck Hunt and Yarn Poochy are both dog characters.
*The stage represents Poochy's debut in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The stage represents Poochy's debut in ''Yoshi's Island''.
*The music references Yarn Poochy's appearance in ''Yoshi's Wooly World''.
*The music references Yarn Poochy's appearance in ''Poochy & Yoshi's Wooly World''.
*The Lava Floor hazard and this spirit's Shield type references Poochy's immunity to hazardous terrain, such as lava.
*The Lava Floor hazard references Poochy's immunity to hazardous terrain, such as lava.
*The Impact Run battle condition references Poochy's ability to defeat enemies by charging into them.
*The Impact Run battle condition references Poochy's ability to defeat enemies by charging into them.
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