Yoshi (Nintendo)
Yoshi somehow made riding a dinosaur feel adorable instead of terrifying.
Since Super Mario World, Yoshi became one of Nintendo’s most recognizable and beloved characters. The flutter jump, tongue attacks, egg throws, and cheerful personality instantly made him unforgettable.
Fans especially love Yoshi’s versatility. He works in platformers, racing games, sports games, party games—basically everything Nintendo touches.
Compared to more realistic dinosaurs, Yoshi thrives on charm and accessibility. Entire generations grew up trusting him not to accidentally launch them into lava.
Very few fictional dinosaurs feel this universally lovable.
Yoshi (Nintendo)'s Rankings
Fictional Dinosaurs
Rank: #3 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 56.3%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Yoshi (Nintendo) vs Rexy (Jurassic Park) - Wins 84.2% of battles
- Yoshi (Nintendo) vs Arlo (Good Dinosaur) - Wins 80.0% of battles
- Yoshi (Nintendo) vs Reptar (Rugrats) - Wins 64.3% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Yoshi (Nintendo) vs Littlefoot (Land Before Time) - Loses 57.1% of battles
- Yoshi (Nintendo) vs Dino (Flintstones) - Loses 56.5% of battles
- Yoshi (Nintendo) vs Barney - Loses 52.6% of battles