Flower 1 (50)

Follow this guide to grab the first Flower and the red coins in Yoshi's Island DS. Learn how to outrun the Tap-Tap and use the red switches!

Alright, let's get this first Flower and those red coins! From the very start, you'll want to use that handy Stork Stop to switch over to Baby Mario. Once he's ready, flutter jump up to grab the first red coin hovering right above the red switch. Hit that switch, and then it's time to put on your running shoes! You'll need to dash along the red blocks that appear. Keep an eye behind you, because here comes the Tap-Tap – that big spiky ball is going to start rolling and chase you, smashing the blocks it touches. Quickly jump onto the taller stack of blocks and flutter jump to the right to snag another red coin high up. Keep moving right!

You'll see another red switch ahead. Hit it to bring back the blocks, then hop up the steps and keep heading right. After you pass the third switch, you'll need to keep jumping across the gaps. The Tap-Tap is still on your tail, so don't stop running! You can grab another red coin (that's number three!) by carefully jumping across these gaps. Up ahead, you'll see a series of ledges going upwards. Use them to climb your way up and get away from that giant spiked ball for a bit. Continue to the right, hopping across the lower platforms, and you'll spot another red coin waiting for you.

Once you've cleared those platforms, head right again and hop on the orange platform. Ride it upwards as it follows its track. As you get near the top, you'll need to jump straight up. Do this to grab the fifth red coin and, more importantly, the first Flower!