Okay, here's a quick run down:
--------------------Basic Animations---------------------
Idle (usually involves only blinking, you may create a unique idle stance if you prefer, but it isn't necessary)
Talking (just a sprite of the character with his mouth open)
Walking (not any fewer than 5 sprites)
Turning (one sprite of the character facing the screen)
Dialogue Conclusion (optional; this is an animation that plays after the character finished talking. This usually plays on the character's personality of sorts)
----------------------Yoshi Specific-----------------------
Jumping
Landing (from Jumping)
Jumping For Joy
Shooting Out Tongue
Laying Egg
Swallowing
Egg Hatches
Unconscious (a single sprite)
--------------------Basic Animations---------------------
Idle (usually involves only blinking, you may create a unique idle stance if you prefer, but it isn't necessary)
Talking (just a sprite of the character with his mouth open)
Walking (not any fewer than 5 sprites)
Turning (one sprite of the character facing the screen)
Dialogue Conclusion (optional; this is an animation that plays after the character finished talking. This usually plays on the character's personality of sorts)
----------------------Yoshi Specific-----------------------
Jumping
Landing (from Jumping)
Jumping For Joy
Shooting Out Tongue
Laying Egg
Swallowing
Egg Hatches
Unconscious (a single sprite)