Yoda

Living legend Jedi Master

A legendary figure who lived 900 years, served as a master of the Jedi Order, and mentored Luke.

Quotes

  • Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate.
  • Failure is the foundation of learning.
  • Do not fear the trials, my apprentice.
  • What matters is not the size of the power, but how it is used.
  • May the Force be with you.

Trivia

  • Design combines the designer's own face with Einstein's.
  • Species and homeworld remain officially a mystery.
  • Origin of the name has various theories but not officially clarified.
  • Voice actor Frank Oz also handled the puppetry.
  • Lightsaber combat is acrobatic, overturning previous image.
  • Theory that model related to Japanese director Kenji Mizoguchi, but denied by creator.

Alternate names

Yoda Grand Master Master of the Order My apprentice

Tags

Jedi Star Wars Master Force Lightsaber Mentor Leader 900 years old Legend Recluse

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Profile

Species
Unknown (Yoda species)
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A diminutive elderly man about 66 cm tall with green skin. Short white hair and wrinkles, wears simple robes, carries a staff. Lightsaber is small and green.
Height
Approximately 66 cm
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Green skin
  • Short white hair
  • Deep wrinkles
  • Petite build
Iconic items
  • Green lightsaber
  • Staff
  • Jedi robes

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sage
Detailed personality
Majestic and strict, but after seclusion shows a friendly and comical side. Possesses deep insight and patience based on long experience. Combines strictness to discern disciples' potential with kindness.
Keywords
  • Wise
  • Patient
  • Strict
  • Compassionate
  • Insightful
  • Humorous
  • Mentor-like
Motto
“Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate.”
Talents
  • Powerful Force user
  • Master lightsaber duelist
  • Jedi philosophy knowledge
  • Excellent strategist
  • Longevity
Skills
  • Ataru (Ataru) form practitioner
  • Precognition
  • Combat instruction
  • Force telekinesis
  • Teaching and mentoring
Motivation
Maintaining galactic peace and guiding and developing the Jedi Order
Habits
Uses characteristic inverted word order in speech. Occasionally coughs at length.

History

Backstory
Jedi Master with a lifespan spanning approximately nine centuries. Guided the Jedi Order as Grand Master of the Jedi Council and Master of the Order. Origin species unknown, and the archetype of the Yoda species appearing in the Star Wars series. His Force abilities are considered the strongest in the galaxy, and he was also an exceptional lightsaber master. Involved in numerous incidents as a padawan instructor and head of the Jedi Council. In The Empire Strikes Back, he mentors Luke Skywalker. With the rise of the Galactic Empire, he retreats to the jungle planet Dagobah, ultimately completing Luke's training before passing away.
Debut date
May 21, 1980
Work title
Star Wars Episode V/The Empire Strikes Back
Media type
Movie
Episode or chapter
Episode 5

Appointment as Jedi Order leader

Significant event
Appointment as Jedi Order leader
Description
Led the Jedi as Master of the Order and Grand Master.

Encounter with Anakin Skywalker

Significant event
Encounter with Anakin Skywalker
Description
Refused apprenticeship due to age but later permitted training.

Galactic Empire formation and Jedi downfall

Significant event
Galactic Empire formation and Jedi downfall
Description
Defeated in battle against Sith Lord Darth Sidious and retreats to jungle planet Dagobah.

Luke Skywalker's training

Significant event
Luke Skywalker's training
Description
Trained the fugitive Luke and forged him as a Jedi.

Death and Force spirit transformation

Significant event
Death and Force spirit transformation
Description
Ends 900-year life, body fades away, becomes a Force spirit.

Relationships

Count Dooku

Former apprentice

Former apprentice who fell to the Sith and became a rival.

Jedi Order

Jedi Order: leader

Media appearances

Star Wars Episode V/The Empire Strikes Back

Movie / Supporting

Released 1980

Star Wars Episode I/The Phantom Menace

Movie / Supporting

Released 1999

Star Wars Episode II/Attack of the Clones

Movie / Supporting

Released 2002

Star Wars Episode III/Revenge of the Sith

Movie / Supporting

Released 2005

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Anime / Supporting

Star Wars Rebels

Anime / Supporting

Soulcalibur IV

Game / Playable character

Xbox 360 exclusive

Star Wars Battlefront 2

Game / Playable character

Released 2017

LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles

Anime / Mascot

Voice cast and creators

Frank Oz

Voice actor
Frank Oz
Language
English
Version or series
Original films
Notes
Handled Yoda's puppetry and voice

Ichirō Nagai

Voice actor
Ichirō Nagai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Episodes 1-3, sequel trilogy
Notes
Original exclusive voice actor

Masato Tsujimura

Voice actor
Masato Tsujimura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Soft-sub Episodes 5-6, games

Yōhei Yatano

Voice actor
Yōhei Yatano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Star Wars Rebels and later
Notes
Second-generation exclusive

Kōji Ishii

Voice actor
Kōji Ishii
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Robot Chicken

Ikkū Juku

Voice actor
Ikkū Juku
Language
Japanese
Version or series
LEGO Star Wars series

George Lucas

Creator name
George Lucas
Role
Original author

Stuart Freeborn

Creator name
Stuart Freeborn
Role
Character designer

Lucasfilm

Creator name
Lucasfilm
Role
Animation studio

Lucasfilm

Creator name
Lucasfilm
Role
Licensee

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Yoda figure

Item name
Yoda figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Yoda plush

Item name
Yoda plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Yoda lightsaber replica

Item name
Yoda lightsaber replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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