Yoshi

Yoshi or, once romanized as Yossy, full name T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas, Plural: Yoshis, is a fictional anthropomorphic dinosaur who appears in video games published by Nintendo. He debuted in Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as Mario and Luigi's sidekick, and he was later given his own series with several platform and puzzle games, including Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Story. He has also appeared in many of the spin-off Mario games including the Mario Party, the Mario Kart, and the Super Smash Bros. series, as well as in other various Mario sports titles. Yoshi also appears in New Super Mario Bros. Wii as the characters' companion and steed, similar to his original debut role in Super Mario World. Yoshi belongs to the species of the same name which comes in various colors, with green being the most common.

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Lists about the crossover knock-em-out fighting series featuring your favorite characters from Nintendo, Sega, Pokemon, Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, and pretty much every other game you've ever loved.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may have an <a href="/list/all-super-smash-bros-ultimate-characters-best-to-worst/ranker-games" target="_blank">incredibly expansive&nbsp;roster</a>, but some of those characters are just a pain to fight. You know the feeling &mdash; you&#39;re logging on to a multiplayer battle arena only to be met with two&nbsp;Banjo-Kazooies and a friggin&#39; Hero. Sure, the new characters are great, but can&#39;t we agree on the simple fact that they&#39;re all way too overpowered?

With so many cheapos to contend&nbsp;with, who&#39;s your most hated character in Smash Bros? Are they any annoying Smash Bros. characters you&nbsp;particularly hate playing against? While every character has their own strengths and weaknesses, some moves are inarguably more powerful than others. This list includes each and every character in Super Smash&nbsp;Bros. Ultimate (including all the old and new&nbsp;DLC fighters).&nbsp;It&#39;s up to you to decide which ones are the most universally hated.

Vote up all the worst&nbsp;Smash Bros&nbsp;characters to see who takes the top spot. And when you&#39;re done hatin&#39; check out all the <a href="/list/best-smash-ultimate-players-right-now/ranker-games" target="_blank">best players in the world</a>.

Every Character In 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate', Ranked By How Annoying They Are

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Every 'Smash Bros.' Character, Ranked By How Annoying They Are

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Who are the toughest and greatest video game characters ever? Not all videogame player characters are necessarily heroic, but we take their side anyway, because our fates are intertwined. But who cares about the weenies? This list tackles <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/link-is-doomguy-theory/terrance-w-pryor" target="_blank">only the true badass heroes</a> and protagonists.

The best video game characters immerse us in the story, and eventually gain our sympathy, even if they are anti-heroes (or villains!) And the more badass they are, the more inclined we are to take their side no matter what, and the more powerful we come to feel in controlling them. Even if our princess is constantly hidden in another castle, for some reason...

This is crowdranked list of video game characters, so your votes and lists decide the final order. Which of these popular video game characters do you think is the most badass?

Check out more lists like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-villains">Most Badass Female Villains</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fictional-serial-killers/mark">Most Fantastic Fictional Serial Killers</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rpg-video-games-ever-made">Best RPG Video Games of All Time</a>.

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Now that every character from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-super-smash-bros-games-ranked/ranker-games" target="_blank">Super&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-super-smash-bros-games-ranked/ranker-games" target="_blank">Smash Bros.</a> Ultimate for Nintendo Switch has been revealed, let&#39;s rank them! This is a list of all characters in Smash Bros. Ultimate, including pictures and information about which game franchise they represent. The three newest entries were announced at the final Smash Direct in November 2018. They are Ken from Street Fighter, Incineroar&nbsp;from Pokemon Sun and Moon, and most surprising of all, Piranha Plant,&nbsp;from the Mario Universe. Who are all the new characters in Super&nbsp;Smash Bros. Ultimate? Including the three mentioned above, new SSBU characters include Daisy, Chrom, Dark Samus,&nbsp;Inkling, Isabelle, Simon Belmont, Richter, King K. Rool, and of course, Ridley.

It was announced that more fighters will come in the future, but who will the 6 DLC characters be in&nbsp;Smash Brothers Ultimate? Will it be Banjo and Kazooie, a Nintendo staple that now belongs to Microsoft? What about Geno, the fan favorite wizard from Super Mario RPG? We can speculate all we want, but we&#39;ll have to wait and see what Nintendo goes with when it comes to these 6 DLC fighters.

For now, vote up who you think is the best character in Smash Bros. Ultimate. This isn&#39;t a tier list, but rather a ranked list of who the favorite Smash Bros. Ultimate characters are. Now, check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-smash-ultimate-players-right-now/ranker-games" target="_blank">top Smash Ultimate players in the world</a>, and see which characters they main!

Every 'Smash Ultimate' Character, Ranked

Ranking Every 'Smash Ultimate' Character, Best To Worst

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Here is a list of all Super Mario characters to have ever appeared in a Mario game to vote on. In fact, many of these characters from the Mario universe have also appear in other Nintendo games, such as Smash Brothers and Super Mario All-Stars. Some of these Mario characters have also appeared in non-gaming properties such as Mario TV shows. If you&#39;re looking at a comparison of Mario games, then you&#39;ll want to check out our&nbsp;list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/mario-games/video-game-info">best Mario games ranked</a>.&nbsp;

This list of Mario characters includes Mario characters, princesses,&nbsp;and villains, with pictures where available. Aside from<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-paper-mario-games/kyle-townsend" target="_blank"> Mario and Luigi</a>, there are many other main characters that fans love. Even the ever-silent Yoshi, one of the most popular Mario <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/game-characters/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">game characters</a>, is included on this comprehensive list.&nbsp;

Some of these Super Mario Bros characters have been around for decades, other Mario character names you may not be familiar with, but we have them here looking good in their Mario character pictures. So you will get to see the Mario characters names and pictures.&nbsp;

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The Best Characters in the Super Mario Universe

Complete List of All Super Mario Brothers Characters

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Lists of cute and punny names for your new furry, feathered, scaly, or slimy pal.

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Looking for a cute pop culture pet name for a new cat, dog, or even bird? Naming a pet is no easy decision, but this list of nerdy animal names is here to help. From classics like Garfield, to Harry Potter inspired names like Dobby and Mrs. Norris, there&#39;s something for any pet personality.

It&#39;s not all fictional character names for pets though - here you&#39;ll also find celebrity inspired pet names that are great for fluffy friends. &quot;Stop scratching the couch, Miley Cyrus!&quot; &quot;Beyonce, sit!&quot; Try it out and see what fits for your new cat or dog. Or, if you already have a pet with a hilarious pop culture reference as a first name, add it to the list so others can have plenty of options.

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Thanks to mankind's idle free time and the&nbsp;inventive minds of the Internet, you now no longer need to imagine Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;characters as gay men. For all you gay men who grew up playing this paradigm of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-4-player-fighting-games/ranker-games" target="_blank">multiplayer fighters</a>, Super Smash Bears rekindles that old gamer passion along with other more sensual ones. Artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leoleus/" target="_blank">Leoleus</a>&nbsp;reimagined&nbsp;multiple Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;characters as bears, taking them from their cartoon-y, cutesy selves into brusque and burly men. Rather than depicting each character as a chiseled Adonis or sassy twink, Leoleus's Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;fan art imagines them as curvy, more robust specimens, giving the Internet a breath of fresh air. Even the Herculean Captain Falcon breaks from his standard Schwarzenegger&nbsp;physique for something a little more full-bodied.Here you'll find Ness all grown up and ready to do some damage alongside&nbsp;a Luigi whose mansion probably sports a certain type of dungeon as well. Many of the TKOs you see here definitely make a case for placement&nbsp;among&nbsp;everyone's favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fictional-gay-role-models/eric-diaz" target="_blank">gay fictional characters</a>.&nbsp;Though you might&nbsp;never have expected to see Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;characters as gay men, here you are.

This Artist Drew A Bunch Of Super Smash Bros. Characters As Big, Gay Bears

This Artist Drew A Bunch Of Super Smash Bros. Characters As Gay Men

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Over the years, the&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;series has become something more than a simple love letter to Nintendo. What once started out as a simple party-game brawler on the N64 has evolved into a full-fledged celebration of video games.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-fan-made-super-smash-bros-ultimate-stages/leo-reyna" target="_blank">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</a>, the latest iteration on the Nintendo Switch, has certainly lived up to its name by adding new&nbsp;characters such as Cloud Strife, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Terry Bogard to the roster. Considering the crazy amount of fanservice within&nbsp;Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it&#39;s no wonder the game has overtaken&nbsp;Street Fighter II&nbsp;as the <a href="https://screenrant.com/super-smash-bros-ultimate-best-selling-fighting-game-all-time/" target="_blank">best-selling fighting game</a> of all time.&nbsp;

As a way of celebrating&nbsp;Super Smash Bros. and its incredible gaming legacy, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rafagrassetti/" target="_blank">Raf Grassetti</a> illustrated a series of fan art that depicts the Nintendo characters in a highly-detailed manner. Grassetti, who art-directed the 2018&nbsp;God of War&nbsp;game for PS4, delivered a stunning (and occasionally rather eerie) reinterpretation of&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;that must be seen to be believed.&nbsp;

This 'God of War' Art Director's Remastered 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Fan Art Is a Must-See

This 'God of War' Art Director's 'Super Smash Bros.' Fan Art Is a Must See

Leo Reyna

Nintendo

You'll never forget your first, and for many, the Nintendo Entertainment System was their first encounter with console gaming. The first time taking the controller, leaning back and playing games in a way you just can't do with a Commodore 64. And so began the launch of countless series that have become household names. With this list, we take a look at the best characters from the original Nintendo!From the original Super Mario Bros., with Mario and Luigi, to the beginning of the Metal Gear series and our life-long love of Solid Snake, the Nintendo has been the starting point for a number of famous characters that have gone on to major AAA titles, and even films (of... let's say varying quality) with a theatrical release! We even had the first female protagonist in a video ever with Samus taking charge of the original Metroid! There are so many different characters that got their start right here with the NES.&nbsp;So take a look at our list, rerank and vote for your favorites! Is King Hippo the best from Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!? Or is Simon Belmont the best vampire killer of all time? It's all up to you, so let us know what you think -- and don't forget to check out our many other console character lists to see what else you might want to rank!

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While other game systems were moving to discs, Nintendo always found a way to zig when others sag, and the Nintendo 64 kept with cartridges and a unique controller design that, to this day, no one's really sure if it actually worked, or if it were so borked that developers found the most creative ways to keep the controller from being prohibitively frustrating.&nbsp;That said, this is an era of video gaming where some of the strongest characters that have ever come out of Nintendo all seemed to converge and explode in new and interesting ways. While at the time, people had no idea if the Nintendo 64 was a success, what mattered most was that players were having meaningful experiences with amazing characters. It's only after things like social media and Twitch streams and such that people realized, hey, turns out we all loved the Nintendo 64.&nbsp;Whether iconic characters from the Super Mario world, or Link in what's largely considered the best entry in the Legend of Zelda series with Ocarina of Time, or new and inventive flying mechanics with the world of Star Fox 64, there are so many characters to choose from, and far too many for us to decide which is best. That's why we're leaving it up to you! Check out all these different characters, and vote for your favorites! Don't forget to check out all of our other console character lists as well.&nbsp;

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The Best Nintendo 64 Characters

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When the original NES came out, video gaming was never the same. So in retrospect, it comes as a surprise that Nintendo's second system, the Super NES, likewise became a (pardon the pun) game-changer in the industry. With improved graphics and a larger stable of games, the system &nbsp;became one of the greatest of all time. Our list here compiles a number of those characters and shows off some of the best in the history of gaming!Whether looking at sequels to classics like Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, or brand new franchises that became some of the best in the world, like Chrono Trigger, the Super NES had a wealth of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">classic video game characters</a> that we've grown to love. No matter if it's the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-hack-and-slashs-list/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hack and slash</a> of Zelda, or the super-deep RPGs of the third American installment of Final Fantasy, you'll definitely find something to love in this list!So take a look at our list of the best Super NES characters, vote and rerank as you see fit! Then check out our other console characters lists and see if what we picked stacks up to the list in your head! Let us know how we did.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Best Super NES Characters

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This is a complete ranking of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-super-smash-bros-games-ranked/ranker-games?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Super Smash</a> Brothers 4 characters (Wii U &amp; 3DS), aka Smash Brothers 4. So far the roster for both consoles is identical, so don't worry about differences across platforms. If you're wondering what tier a character is, this list of the best Smash Brothers Wii U characters can definitely help in determining that. As the meta game evolves it will become more and more clear who the top characters in the game are, so don't be surprised if this list changes drastically month to month. In Super Smash Brothers Brawl, players like Meta Knight and Snake were among the most overpowered characters. This time around characters like Sheik and Bowser are looking good, as well as many others. Choosing a character to top the list is definitely an undertaking, because they're all quite strong on their own merits.&nbsp;Vote for your favorite Super Smash Bros. Wii U or 3DS character and see if yours can rise through the ranks!

The Best Super Smash Brothers 4 Characters (Wii U &amp; 3DS), Ranked

The Best Super Smash Bros 4 Wii U/3DS Characters, Ranked

Did dinosaurs have feathers? Scales? Deep voices or shrill, piercing squawks? Australian accents? Sarcastic tones? Check out these lists about the many bird-like reptiles that roamed and ruled over Planet Earth between 66 and 230 million years ago.

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For this poll we&#39;ve created a list of the greatest dinosaurs of all time, featuring dinosaurs you know from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-dinosaur-movies-for-kids/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">children&#39;s dinosaur movies</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-about-dinosuars/ranker-tv" target="_blank">television</a>, video games and more. Of course your favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-dinosaur-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">cartoon dinosaurs</a> are included, but this list doesn&#39;t only feature animated characters that can talk. If your favorite fictional dinosaur is missing, don&#39;t be salty- just add it to the list so that other people can vote for for it too!

List features Yoshi, King Koopa and more. Who is the number one dinosaur that people just can&#39;t get enough of? Scroll down and find out who the masses voted for.

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Japan is a beautiful country that has given the world so much over the centuries. Japanese cuisine and fashion is well-known all over the globe, and the country has produced many exceptional names for parents to name their children. If you have recently adopted a pup, then you may want to look toward the Land of the Rising Sun for inspiration. This list contains the best Japanese names for dogs that work no matter what breed you adopt.&nbsp;

Japan has been responsible for the introduction of numerous breeds of dogs. The noble Akita got its start here as well as <a href="https://www.ranker.com/review/shiba-inu/67682174" target="_blank">Shiba </a><a href="https://www.ranker.com/review/shiba-inu/67682174" target="_blank">Inus</a>, Hokkaido dogs, and Shikokus. These dogs are known for their nobility in addition to their confidence. They are incredibly loyal dogs, for the most part, that are perfect for singles and families alike. Ultimately, anyone who wants a cute dog running around the house needs to look at these dog breeds.&nbsp;

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-dog-breeds?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The best dog</a> names from Japan work for numerous types of canines, not just Japanese breeds. They work for all kinds of personalities and temperaments. You may be able to find the perfect name for your new pup on this list, so start reading and vote for your favorites.&nbsp;

20+ Kawaii Japanese Dog Names For Your Inu

The Best Japanese Dog Names, Ranked by Dog Lovers

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There is no ritual quite as sacred as gathering with close friends, cracking open a few beers, and beating the living daylights out of each other in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-super-smash-bros-games-ranked/ranker-games" target="_blank">Super Smash Bros</a>.&nbsp;The fighting game has gone through several iterations, but no matter how much higher the graphics quality gets in each version, there is always one constant: your main&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;character.&nbsp;

Like <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mario-kart-character-personality/maggie-clancy" target="_blank">your Mario Kart&nbsp;character</a>, who you choose as your&nbsp;Smash Bros.&nbsp;fighter says a lot about you. Sure, some people can play well with a bunch of the characters, but we all have that one character that just feels right. Your go-to is your id - you at your most primitive, unfiltered self.&nbsp;

What does your&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;character say about you?

Are You More Of A Yoshi Or A Kirby?

What Your 'Super Smash Bros.' Character Says About You

Maggie Clancy

The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mario-kart-games/video-game-info" target="_blank">Mario Kart games</a> are&nbsp;one of those series that defines you as a person. Your choices - like when to use the notorious blue shell - can lead you to victory and destroy friendships. But the most important decision&nbsp;in any iteration of&nbsp;Mario Kart&nbsp;is your character.

Those who claim to play all the characters equally are liars. Everyone has a favorite driver, and your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/markiokart-unique-skills/steven-petite" target="_blank">preferred Mario Kart&nbsp;character</a> can give even strangers an intimate look into your psyche. Starting to date someone new? Forget asking where <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/child-stars-who-were-fired-because-they-grew-up-too-quickly/natalie-jonah?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">they grew up</a> - their&nbsp;Mario Kart&nbsp;avatar can help you decide whether or not they&#39;re the one. Trying to get a handle on your new boss? Casually ask who they choose to put behind the digital wheel.

What Your Favorite 'Mario Kart' Character Says About You

Mario Kart 64&nbsp;(sometimes misspelled as MarioKart) holds the distinction as the first great Nintendo game featuring a playable ensemble cast. Sure, Super Mario Kart came first on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, but the 1996 Nintendo 64 classic is the one that took couch multiplayer sessions to the next level.&nbsp;

While much can be said about the concept of luck in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mario-kart-games/video-game-info" target="_blank">Mario&nbsp;Kart</a>, each of the eight characters have their own distinct capabilities and positive qualities for every sort of player. From novices to enthusiasts, every character lends a unique set of skills that will help any player pass the finish line at the front of the pack.

Here are the specialized skills that make each of these brave Mario Kart&nbsp;characters good.

Special Things Every Mario Kart 64 Character Does Better Than The Others

Each Mario Kart 64 Character's Actual Top Skill

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Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;Ultimate&nbsp;is the holy grail for every fan of the franchise. Instead of dreaming up which <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nintendo-switch-smash-bros-character-predictions/mick-jacobs" target="_blank">characters</a> we most want to play, Nintendo gave fans a full roster of 76 different characters ranging from&nbsp;Pok&eacute;mon like&nbsp;Charizard&nbsp;and Mewtwo, who were available in later versions of&nbsp;Super Smash Bros., to old classics like Ness and Samus, who&#39;ve been staples since the days of N64. Pacman even gets a chance to shine&nbsp;out from beyond his 8-bit prison cell.

You&#39;re going to have to get deeply acquainted with your Nintendo Switch to unlock everyone. Only eight characters are available from the start: Mario, Samus, Fox, Link, Kirby, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi, but in a dream world, we&#39;d have them all.

So, which character from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/super-smash-bros-ultimate-facts/jordan-breeding" target="_blank">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</a> should you start with? Your zodiac sign can push you in the right direction.

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