The Clawdaddy^[1] is a foam-covered crab and a recurring enemy in the Yoshi franchise. Their name is a play on 'crawdad,' a name sometimes used for the crayfish.

Clawdaddies usually have the ability to enlarge one of their claws and attack with it; they also cannot be eaten and turned into an egg by Yoshi.

History[edit]

Yoshi's Island series[edit]

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island / Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3[edit]

Clawdaddies first appear in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and later in Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3. They inhabit the jungles of Yoshi's Island, and are first encountered in Prince Froggy's Fort. They take three Eggs or a Ground Pound to be defeated. Clawdaddies walk from one side to another on a platform, and rush towards Yoshi upon spotting him; once close enough, they enlarge one of their claws before lunging and pinching, or spinning it around, which knocks Baby Mario off Yoshi on contact.

Yoshi's Island DS[edit]

In Yoshi's Island DS, they are replaced by a very similar enemy, Crabbles.

Yoshi's New Island[edit]

Clawdaddies reappear in Yoshi's New Island. When they see Yoshi, they turn bright red and angrily charge at him. Once they reach him or the end of their platform whatever surface they are on, they will attack by rotating their claw briefly. In this game, the foam on a Clawdaddy's body can be removed by licking it or hitting it with an egg, revealing a squarish body underneath. In this state, their movement pattern is similar, though they now slam their claw against the ground to attack, and can be defeated by a single stomp or egg. Ground Pounding defeats them in one hit, regardless of form.

A giant Clawdaddy, King Clawdaddy, appears as the boss of World 3.

Tetris Attack[edit]

Clawdaddy teams up with Froggy during the events of Tetris Attack.

Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World[edit]

Clawdaddies reappear in Yoshi's Woolly World and Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, where they mainly populate Clawdaddy Beach. They are now stylized to resemble plaid purses with sewing clippers for claws. When they spot the Yoshi, they take a bigger pair of clippers from their interior to replace one of their claws, then rush towards him in an attempt to attack.

There are numerous different ways to defeat a Clawdaddy: jumping on it three times, jumping on it once after stunning it with a Yarn Ball, performing a single ground pound on it, or spitting six watermelon seeds at it. Upon defeat, Clawdaddies give out several beads which are automatically added to the counter.

Yoshi's Crafted World[edit]

Clawdaddies reappear in Yoshi's Crafted World in the level Bombs Away on Pirate Island, where they act like they did in Yoshi's New Island.

Gallery[edit]

• Yoshi's New Island (default)

• Yoshi's New Island (mad)

• Yoshi's New Island (attacking)

• Yoshi's New Island (weakened)

• Yoshi's New Island (mad while weakened)

• Yoshi's New Island (attacking while weakened)

Names in other languages[edit]

References[edit]

Clawdaddy Beach is the seventh level in the game Yoshi's Woolly World and Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World. It is the first level with water and Watermelons.

Layout[edit]

The level begins with a small beach, with some cactus-like bushes, an umbrella, and some islands and small clouds in the background. A Shy Guy sits under the umbrella. There is then a small gap with water in, which leads on to a second, smaller beach. After the small beach the level opens out into a large water area with platforms above the water. There are Shy Guys on some of the platforms, and a Clawdaddy in the water. Then, there is a small sandcastle-like structure and a huge palm tree with a Winged Cloud. More platforms are soon found, with an Egg Block and the frame of what looks like a large metal pipe or arch. The next part features deeper water, Cheep Cheeps and lots of palm trees. There is then two large platforms with Clawdaddies on top, and a formation made out of yarn and sand, which the player must ground pound to get through. A small island is found afterwards, with an Egg Block and some jutting pieces of wood resembling ship masts. Many platforms follow on to a structure, another metal frame, a checkpoint, and a Whirly Gate which transforms Yoshi into Moto Yoshi. The Moto Yoshi section is simple: a large cave in which Yoshi drives through Shy Guys, Clawdaddies, under and on metal arches, and up many walls and slopes. At the very end there is a huge waterfall, with many Cheep Cheeps. After the Whirly Gate, there is another checkpoint. There is then some rocky structures, with water at the bottom. A bridge has a pipe underneath which the player must swim to reach. After these rocks, there is an umbrella, a Shy Guy and two Watermelons. A huge sand structure is then found, which the player must use Yarn Balls or the Watermelon to get past. After this there is yet another sand structure enclosing a Clawdaddy, a Shy Guy and two Winged Clouds. The last part of the level consists mainly of bridges and palm trees. The palm trees in this section have Watermelons growing on them. These Watermelons help a lot as the final platforms are filled with Clawdaddies. After defeating the Clawdaddies, there is a huge metal arch and then the stage ends.

Enemies[edit]

Collectables[edit]

Smiley Flowers[edit]

• Smiley Flower #1: Before the sand bridge, there is a large platform with a Clawdaddy on top. It is being supported by some sand. Throw two Yarn Balls at the sand: one to reveal a hidden Winged Cloud, and the second to pop it. The first Smiley Flower will appear on the platform.
• Smiley Flower #2: After the two platforms which Yoshi must 'fill in', there is two platforms with Clawdaddies on. The player should throw a Yarn Ball on the water so it will bounce and hit a Winged Cloud. When popped, the second Smiley Flower will be revealed in a small alcove.
• Smiley Flower #3: On a platform with a sand bridge, a pipe is visible. Ground pound in the water to go under one of the rock structures. Inside the pipe, there are six Winged Clouds. Eat a Watermelon, and pop the Winged Cloud furthest from the tree. Then, the third Smiley Flower will appear.
• Smiley Flower #4: On top of the first palm tree with Watermelons growing, there is a hidden Winged Cloud. Jump on some of the sand from the large structure to make way to the top of the tree. Pop the Winged Cloud and collect the fourth Smiley Flower.
• Smiley Flower #5: On top of the final platform of the stage, defeat the top Clawdaddy to reveal a Winged Cloud, which, when popped, leaves a trail of Beads to the top of the metal arch with the final Smiley Flower.

Wonder Wools[edit]

• Wonder Wool #1: Between the two palm trees, a box frame will be revealed if the player jumps from one to the other. The player should hit the frame with a Yarn Ball to 'fill' it in. This reveals a Present Box, which when licked reveals the first Wonder Wool.
• Wonder Wool #2: Above the second 'fillable' platform, there is another frame. 'Fill' the frame to reveal a Present Box with the second Wonder Wool.
• Wonder Wool #3: During the Moto Yoshi section, the player should jump through the Shy Guys with balloons, and make it to a large floating platform with the third Wonder Wool.
• Wonder Wool #4: In the part with the huge sand structure, the player should use a Watermelon to get to a sparkle near the top of the structure. When reached, the sparkle turns out to be the fourth Wonder Wool.
• Wonder Wool #5: Near the end of the stage, there is a platform with a Winged Cloud underneath. To reach it, the player should ground pound in the water to go under a rock and reach it. When popped, the fifth Wonder Wool appears.

Collecting all five Wonder Wools in this level unlocks Yoshimelon.

Yoshi Transformation[edit]

In this level's Whirly Gate, Yoshi transforms into Moto Yoshi, a motorbike shape which rams through enemies and can go up walls and around circular objects.

• The Moto Yoshi tutorial.

Names in other Languages[edit]