In the episode, Mando and Grogu find the former Jedi Ahsoka Tano so that she can train him. Using the Force, she communicates with Grogu and reveals his name to Mando. Fans were conflicted about the name at the time, with some saying they'd rather stick to the Baby Yoda moniker.
However, Grogu was rescued by Din Djarin, a Mandalorian bounty hunter where he became a foundling. Sharing many adventures together, Djarin was eventually able to find a Jedi to train Grogu and he rejoined the Jedi Order under Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
Is Grogu Yoda? According to the events of "The Mandalorian" so far, Grogu and Yoda are not the same character. They are simply from the same species. The name of this species has never been revealed since "Star Wars" creator George Lucas wanted to give Yoda a sense of mystery.
In The Mandalorian season 2, Ahsoka Tano explained that Grogu needed to choose his own path, and it may be with the Mandalorians rather than the Jedi (showing Tano may be a little wiser than Luke, to boot). Thus, Grogu choosing his family over the asceticism of the Jedi Order made for incredibly engaging storytelling.
Given that Grogu, Yoda, and Yaddle are the only known canon members of their species, it makes sense why some would try to draw a connection between the three of them. While Star Wars hasn't disproved the theory, it's highly unlikely that Yoda or Yaddle were Grogu's biological parents.
Luke Skywalker train Grogu for a Jedi - The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
Who is Grogu's biological mother?
Given the rarity of his species in the galaxy, along with the fact that the only other two known members of Grogu's species were both living in the Temple when he was born, it seems likely that Grogu is the child of Yoda and Yaddle and was born to help preserve their rare species.
While Grogu may not actually be "Baby Yoda," his story bears a striking resemblance to that of the former Grand Jedi Master's. Until disproved, Grogu could still be related to Yoda. One theory states that Grogu is Yoda's son who he abandoned as part of his process of foregoing emotional attachments to become a Jedi.
It was believed that Grogu would eventually become a victim of Kylo Ren's destruction of Luke's Jedi Order. However, The Book of Boba Fett revealed that Grogu chose to follow the Way of the Mandalorian rather than become a Jedi, sparing him from Kylo Ren's wrath.
A Jedi needs to be a selfless servant, not an aggressive warrior. Yoda's teachings were focused on balance, both literally and figuratively. He wanted Luke to gain an understanding of the Force so that he would not be consumed with the prospects of combat.
So cute, so interesting, so compelling. So familiar and yet so new." Favreau has clarified that Grogu is not a younger version of Yoda himself, but has declined to comment upon whether he is related to Yoda or otherwise connected to him.
Yoda dies during Episode 6 which is set 5 years before The Mandalorian. And with Grogu being 50 in The Mandalorian, that puts Grogu's birth at around 45 years prior to Yoda's death. Gorgu is fifty when the Mandalorian takes place — that is five years after Endor and about as long after Yoda's demise.
Through their adventures and journeys through the galaxy, young Grogu is honing remarkable abilities. Although he previously trained as a Jedi, Grogu has chosen to return to Din's side and continues to share his adventures as they take a stand against the Imperial remnant.
Grogu (pictured) melted the hearts of Mandalorian fans with his adorable baby face. But although this big-eyed toddler may look very young, he's actually 50 years old.
As Grogu trains with Luke, his powers grow and by the end of their time together, Grogu has more control over The Force. This is proven when he subdues Boba's malicious Rancor (and then promptly takes a nap). There are other instances as well throughout the series that prove Grogu is very powerful for his age.
Legend had it that Yoda—a Jedi who became Grand Master—was trained by N'Kata Del Gormo. A Force-sensitive Hysalrian, N'Kata Del Gormo was trained in the ways of the Force and achieved the rank of Master within the Jedi Order.
The Mandalorian reunites with the Armorer and fellow Tribe member Paz Vizsla at their new enclave and recounts his adventures to the Armorer, who explains the Darksaber's history to him and begins training him on properly using the black-bladed lightsaber.
Subsequently, Yoda didn't want to wield another lightsaber. However, he kept another lightsaber in a box in his hut in 3 ABY. After Yoda's death in 4 ABY, that lightsaber ended up in the possession of Yoda's last Jedi apprentice, Luke Skywalker.
Now neither of the characters wanted to keep Luke in the dark about Vader, but they believed it was the best course of action to give Luke the best chance to take down Darth Vader and The Emperor and save the galaxy. The two Jedi weren't going to take any chances, so they stuck with the lie.
While fans don't know the state of Grogu's well-being in the sequel trilogy, his ties to Mandalore might explain why Kylo Ren doesn't kill him. It's likely Grogu stays with Din Djarin and the Mandalorians, and never returns to embark on his training with Luke.
Summary. The New Republic era of Star Wars, explored in The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, features multiple living Force-users, including Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and Grogu. More Force-users are set to be introduced in upcoming shows and films.
Grogu was trained as a padawan in the Jedi Temple, yet spent decades surprising his powers to survive. The Child spent a couple of years training with Luke Skywalker but chose to return to the Mandalorian. If Grogu completes his Jedi training, he will become the second Mandalorian Jedi.
Grogu's mother is either Yaddle or some other female member of Yoda's species, but he has no father. Because just like Anakin, Grogu was born off the Will of the Force, with no dad, and that explains why he's so powerful at an age that's considered an infant for Yoda's species.
Minch Yoda, known by most as simply just Yoda, was a legendary Groglyn male who was regarded as one of the most renowned and powerful Jedi Masters in the history of the Jedi.
Grogu appears to be the youngest known member of Yoda's species. He is only 50 years old, and he is still developmentally an infant. For the whole first season of The Mandalorian™, they referred to him only as the Child. It seems that the species is, for whatever reason, quite slow to age.
