Quick answer
Buy the amiibo that matches a game you already play: Cat Mario for broad Super Smash Bros. and Mario compatibility, Inkling Girl or Octoling Blue for Splatoon extras, and Yarn Yoshi Pink if you want a display-friendly figure with data-saving features. Check the game's amiibo menu before you buy, because compatibility varies by title and system.
Compatibility is the first filter, not the figure's look
Every amiibo in this guide taps into compatible games on Nintendo Switch, New Nintendo 2DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and Wii U, but the extras they unlock depend on the specific game. A Splatoon-series figure will not behave like a Mario-series figure in every title, and some games only read the figure's stored data rather than granting new content.
Before choosing, open the amiibo menu in the game you plan to use. If the figure is not listed there, it may still work as a generic amiibo in some titles, but you should not assume that. Treat the game's own compatibility list as the final word.
Price and catalog comparison prices change the value math
Catalog prices in this store range from about USD 29.50 to USD 49.50, and each listing shows a higher comparison price. That gap is useful for comparing figures within the same catalog, but it is not a guarantee of future resale value. Amiibo prices move with restocks, regional availability, and collector demand.
If you are buying for play, pay for the figure that unlocks content you will actually use. If you are buying for display, the comparison price matters less than condition, box completeness, and whether the character fits your collection theme.
Series and character matter for collectors
The Super Smash Bros. series, Yoshi's Wooly World series, and Splatoon series each have their own packaging and figure styling. Collectors often organize by series, so mixing a Splatoon Inkling with a Mario-series figure can look inconsistent on a shelf even if both work in the same game.
Yarn Yoshi Pink is a notably different physical style because it is a yarn-textured figure rather than a hard plastic character. That makes it a stronger display piece for some buyers, but also means you should inspect photos carefully for fraying or box damage if you are buying a used or opened figure.
Decision rules for choosing your amiibo
- If you want one figure for the widest game coverage: Choose Cat Mario. Its Super Smash Bros. series listing and multi-system compatibility make it the safest single pick when you are unsure which game you will use it with. Confirm the specific game lists Cat Mario before relying on it for a particular unlock.
- If you play Splatoon and want the lower-priced option: Choose Octoling Blue at USD 29.50 rather than Inkling Girl at USD 49.50. Both are Splatoon-series figures, so the decision comes down to which character you prefer and whether the price gap matters to you.
- If you want a display piece with data-saving features: Choose Yarn Yoshi Pink. Its yarn texture stands out on a shelf, and it stores data as you play, so it becomes a personal figure rather than a static ornament. Inspect the yarn texture and box condition closely if you are not buying new.
- If you are buying for a collector shelf: Stay within one series at a time. Mixing Super Smash Bros., Yoshi's Wooly World, and Splatoon packaging looks inconsistent, and collectors usually value series consistency more than mixing characters.
- If you are unsure whether a figure works with your game: Do not buy on the assumption that every amiibo works everywhere. Check the game's amiibo menu first, then buy only the figure that appears there or that you have confirmed works as a generic amiibo. A figure that does not appear in the game's menu may still tap in, but it will not necessarily unlock the extras you expect.
Product facts
- Amiibo: Super Smash Bros Series - Cat Mario: Cat Mario is part of the Super Smash Bros. series and taps into compatible games on Switch, New 2DS XL, New 3DS XL, and Wii U. It is the broadest-choice figure here if you want one amiibo that covers multiple Nintendo systems and a common game series.
Amiibo: Super Smash Bros Series - Cat Mario - Amiibo: Yoshi's Wooly World Series - Yarn Yoshi Pink: Yarn Yoshi Pink is listed as new and stores data as you play, making it a one-of-a-kind amiibo. If you want a figure that develops a personal save history and arrives in new condition, this is the strongest fit in this set.
Amiibo: Yoshi's Wooly World Series - Yarn Yoshi Pink - Amiibo: Splatoon Series - Inkling Girl: Inkling Girl comes from the Splatoon series and requires a compatible game, Wii U, or other supported system to use its features. Splatoon fans should confirm their game supports this figure before buying, because the amiibo does not unlock extras on its own.
- Amiibo: Splatoon Series - Octoling (Blue): Octoling Blue is a Splatoon-series amiibo that taps into compatible games on Switch, New 2DS XL, New 3DS XL, and Wii U. It is the lowest-priced Splatoon option here, so it suits buyers who want Splatoon content or display value without paying Inkling Girl prices.
Who should buy which
Best for
- Nintendo players who want one versatile amiibo for multiple systems
- Splatoon fans choosing between Inkling Girl and Octoling Blue
- Collectors who want a yarn-textured display figure in new condition
Not for
- Buyers who have not checked their game's amiibo compatibility list
- Collectors who need a specific series to complete an existing set without mixing packaging styles
- Anyone expecting guaranteed resale value from catalog comparison prices
