We don’t exactly know. Not only is their home planet unknown, but so is the species’ real name (if it even has one), which is why it’s simply refered to as “Yoda’s species.” FLOAT YOUR CRIB: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). In " Chapter 20: The Foundling", Grogu trains with fellow foundling Ragnar Vizsla (Wesley Kimmel) until Ragnar is captured by a large winged Raptor. While the Mandalorian, Bo-Katan, and Ragnar's father Paz (Jon Favreau) leave to rescue him, Grogu joins the Armorer at the Forge, where she teaches him Mandalorian culture and forges him a beskar rondel. The Forge triggers more of Grogu's memories of the Great Jedi Purge, revealing that he escaped Coruscant with the help of Jedi Master Kelleran Beq ( Ahmed Best) and sympathetic members of the Naboo Armed Forces. Keane, Sean (December 27, 2019). "The Mandalorian season finale recap: Baby Yoda gets into wild action in episode 8". CNET. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020 . Retrieved March 3, 2020.

Several writers described Grogu as a pop culture phenomenon, particularly noting the adoration it had received from fans on social media. [4] [16] [66] The Guardian called Baby Yoda "2019's biggest new character", [4] and Bryan Alexander of USA Today wrote: "There's nothing hotter in the universe than Baby Yoda." [11] Some critics noted that fandom for Grogu transcended age and experience, and that few fictional characters unite entire fan bases in the way Grogu had; [66] [139] Anthony Breznican of Vanity Fair wrote: "In an era of bitter division on nearly all matters, there is seemingly unanimous adoration for this tiny alien creature." [66] [139] Hall, Charlie (March 3, 2020). "Watch Baby Yoda slaughter a town of stormtroopers in this Battlefront 2 mod". Polygon. Archived from the original on March 4, 2020 . Retrieved March 3, 2020. Gallagher, Caitlin (December 5, 2019). "Every Baby Yoda Moment From 'The Mandalorian' So You Know Where To Fast Forward To". Bustle. Archived from the original on March 4, 2020 . Retrieved March 3, 2020. Grogu was conceived by Jon Favreau, the creator and showrunner of The Mandalorian. [10] Upon learning that Lucasfilm had been sold to the Walt Disney Company in 2012, Favreau began imagining working on a Star Wars project, and was particularly interested in exploring the events after the original Star Wars trilogy. [5] He conceived Grogu based upon a desire to explore the mystery around Yoda and his species, [10] and an interest in presenting a character from Yoda's species at the beginning of his journey, in contrast to Yoda ending his own journey in Return of the Jedi (1983). [5] Favreau believed part of the appeal of Yoda was that George Lucas deliberately kept his origins and details about the species mysterious, and Favreau believed that sense of mystery would extend to Grogu: "I think that's why people are so curious about this little one of the same species." [10] [74]a b Melrose, Kevin (November 15, 2019). "The Mandalorian Confirms What We Suspected About 'the Asset' ". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019 . Retrieved March 3, 2020. THE FORCE: Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Ptfe, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain: Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). a b Renfro, Kim (November 18, 2019). "15 tweets and memes about 'Baby Yoda' on 'The Mandalorian' that prove the character is the best thing in 'Star Wars' ". Insider. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020 . Retrieved February 27, 2020.

Libbey, Dirk (December 27, 2019). "The Mandalorian: 6 Biggest Questions After Episode 8". CinemaBlend. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019 . Retrieved January 14, 2020. a b Tassi, Paul (November 19, 2019). "Even Disney Is Talking About That Secret 'Mandalorian' Character Now So I Give Up". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 21, 2019 . Retrieved February 27, 2020. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Giardina, Carolyn (December 5, 2019). "Why Jon Favreau Chose Baby Yoda: 'We Don't Know a Lot of Details About His Species' ". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019 . Retrieved December 9, 2019. a b Alexander, Julia (December 6, 2019). "Baby Yoda is key to the Disney+ takeover". The Verge. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019 . Retrieved December 9, 2019.

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Kirby, Meaghan (November 15, 2019). " The Mandalorian recap: The Mandalorian's mission hits a snag". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019 . Retrieved March 3, 2020. Pantoja, Kevin (January 2, 2020). "The Mandalorian: 10 Best New Star Wars Characters Introduced In The Show, Ranked". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on January 3, 2020 . Retrieved January 21, 2020. a b c d e f g h Foy, Peter (December 21, 2019). "The Mandalorian: Could Baby Yoda Actually Be... [Spoiler]?". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on January 14, 2020 . Retrieved February 29, 2020. Vulture writer Madison Malone Kircher described Grogu as an example of a character so popular that his fame nearly eclipsed that of his own franchise, comparing him to Baby Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy films. [63] The Guardian writer Zach Vasquez noted past Star Wars works had featured young characters that have not resonated as strongly as Grogu, so he credited his success with the character's designers and special effects. [4] Likewise, Robyn Bahr of The Hollywood Reporter said the positive response to Grogu, along with that of the show The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, demonstrate that audiences still desire puppetry, animatronics, and practical effects rather than only CGI. Bahr wrote: "If Baby Yoda were entirely 3D animation, he wouldn't have become an icon the minute we laid our eyes on him." [64]a b c d e f g h VanArendonk, Kathryn (January 3, 2020). " The Mandalorian Doesn't Care About Diapers". Vulture. Archived from the original on January 7, 2020 . Retrieved February 29, 2020. Hersko, Tyler (December 7, 2019). "Why There Won't be Any Baby Yoda Toys Until Spring 2020". IndieWire. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019 . Retrieved December 9, 2019. a b c Britt, Ryan (December 5, 2019). " Mandalorian Showrunner Confirms Baby Yoda is Not Actually Yoda". Fatherly. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019 . Retrieved December 9, 2019. Elvy, Craig (January 4, 2020). "The Mandalorian: Who Plays Zero The Droid". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020 . Retrieved February 13, 2020.