Ick Worm

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Ick Worm
Artwork of an Ick Worm from Yoshi's Story
Artwork of an Ick Worm from Yoshi's Story
First appearance Yoshi's Story (1997)
Yoshi's Story

Ick Worms[1] are enemies from Yoshi's Story. They are found in only one level: Neuron Jungle. Ick Worms are large blue caterpillar-like insects that float down from the treetops in the Neuron Jungle. If a Yoshi eats one, they get an egg, but at the same time, they lose a petal from their Smile Meter. Only the Blue Yoshi can eat Ick Worms without getting damaged. However, the leaves that Ick Worms soar on heal all of a Yoshi's health if eaten.

The Ick Worms' artwork can be used as a stamp in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Profiles and statistics

  • Shogakukan guide: 「はっぱに乗ってフワリ、フワリ。うまいものには虫がつく。」[2] (Rides floaty, floaty leaves. A bug attracted to tasty food.)

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese イモちゃん[2]
Imochan
Portmanteau of「芋虫」(imomushi, hairless caterpillar) and the diminutive honorific「~ちゃん」(-chan)
German Wurmel[3] Worm

References

  1. ^ Leung, Jason, Terry Munson, and Scott Pelland. Yoshi's Story Player's Guide. Page 10.
  2. ^ a b 「ヨッシーストーリー 任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Yoshi's Story Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 6.
  3. ^ Nintendo 64 Yoshi's Story Spieleberater, page 18.