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{{italic title|Special Item (''Mario Kart'' series)}} | {{italic title|Special Item (''Mario Kart'' series)}} | ||
{{item | {{item infobox | ||
|image=[[File:MKDD Fireball M.png|250px]]<br>[[Mario]]'s Special Item from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' | |||
|image=[[File:MKDD Fireball M.png|250px]]<br>[[Mario]]'s | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]]) | ||
|effect=Varies for each character | |effect=Varies for each character | ||
}} | }} | ||
A '''Special Item''' is a certain [[List of items|item]] that is obtainable only to a specific character or group of characters. Unlike a standard item, most of these items can be obtained in any place during a race, and while a character holds a Special Item in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', the second character cannot have another Special Item from [[Item Box]]es. | |||
A '''Special Item''' is | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''=== | ===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''=== | ||
Special items make their debut in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. Characters have special items exclusive to them. A certain special item is given to one of the two characters. Though some characters seem to have a personal power-up used only by them, some share the same function like the other's weapon. [[Petey Piranha]] and [[King Boo]] are the only characters who can receive any special item excluding [[ | Special items make their debut in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. Characters have special items exclusive to them. A certain special item is given to one of the two characters. Though some characters seem to have a personal power-up used only by them, some share the same function like the other's weapon. [[Petey Piranha]] and [[King Boo]] are the only characters who can receive any special item excluding the [[green Fireball]] and [[Birdo's Egg]] (due to the [[Mario]] [[Luigi|Bros.]] and [[Yoshi]] and [[Birdo]] each having their own exclusive version of their special item while all other pairs have no difference in items). Additionally in Battle mode, all characters are able to use all the special items, but only Luigi can get a green Fireball while only Birdo can get a Magenta Egg. | ||
A [[Yoshi's Egg]], [[Bowser's Shell]], and [[Bob-omb]] also make a cameo as rainbow decorations in the background of [[Rainbow Road (GCN)|Rainbow Road]]. Due to a mistake, the [[Heart (item)|Heart]] decoration was misplaced out of the course where it cannot be seen in normal gameplay; however, it can be viewed through hacking. | A [[Yoshi's Egg]], [[Bowser's Shell]], and [[Bob-omb]] also make a cameo as rainbow decorations in the background of [[Rainbow Road (GCN)|Rainbow Road]]. Due to a mistake, the [[Heart (item)|Heart]] decoration was misplaced out of the course where it cannot be seen in normal gameplay; however, it can be viewed through hacking. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
MarioLuigiDD4.png|[[Mario]] & [[Luigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Fireball M.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Fireball L.png|35px]]<br>[[ | MarioLuigiDD4.png|[[Mario]] & [[Luigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Fireball M.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Fireball L.png|35px]]<br>[[Fireball]] (red){{footnote|main|1}} & [[Green Fireball|Fireball]] (green) | ||
PeachDaisyDoubleDash.png|[[Princess Peach|Peach]] & [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]<br>[[File:MKDD Heart.png|35px]]<br>[[Heart (item)|Heart]] | PeachDaisyDoubleDash.png|[[Princess Peach|Peach]] & [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]<br>[[File:MKDD Heart.png|35px]]<br>[[Heart (item)|Heart]] | ||
MKDD Yoshi and Birdo Artwork.png|[[Yoshi]] & [[Birdo]]<br>[[File:MKDD Yoshi Egg.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Birdo Egg.png|35px]]<br>[[Yoshi's Egg]] & [[Birdo's Egg]] | MKDD Yoshi and Birdo Artwork.png|[[Yoshi]] & [[Birdo]]<br>[[File:MKDD Yoshi Egg.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Birdo Egg.png|35px]]<br>[[Yoshi's Egg]] & [[Birdo's Egg]] | ||
BabyDD.png|[[Baby Mario]] & [[Baby Luigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Chain Chomp.png|35px]]<br>[[Chain Chomp]]{{footnote|main|1}} | BabyDD.png|[[Baby Mario]] & [[Baby Luigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Chain Chomp.png|35px]]<br>[[Chain Chomp]]{{footnote|main|1}} | ||
Toad and Toadette - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Toad]] & [[Toadette]]<br>[[File:Golden Mushroom.png|35px]]<br>[[Golden Mushroom]]{{footnote|main|2}} | Toad and Toadette - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Toad]] & [[Toadette]]<br>[[File:Golden Mushroom.png|35px]]<br>[[Golden Dash Mushroom|Golden Mushroom]]{{footnote|main|2}} | ||
Koopa Troopa and Paratroopa - MKDD.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] & [[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[File:MKDD Triple Green Shells.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Triple Red Shells.png|35px]]<br>[[Triple Green Shells]]{{footnote|main|2}} & [[Triple Red Shells]]{{footnote|main|2}} | Koopa Troopa and Paratroopa - MKDD.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] & [[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[File:MKDD Triple Green Shells.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Triple Red Shells.png|35px]]<br>[[Triple Green Shells]]{{footnote|main|2}} & [[Triple Red Shells]]{{footnote|main|2}} | ||
Donkey Kong and Diddy - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Donkey Kong]] & [[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[File:MKDD Giant Banana.png|35px]]<br>[[Giant Banana]] | Donkey Kong and Diddy - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Donkey Kong]] & [[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[File:MKDD Giant Banana.png|35px]]<br>[[Giant Banana]] | ||
Bowser and Bowser Jr - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Bowser]] & [[Bowser Jr.]]<br>[[File:MKDD Bowser's Shell.png|35px]]<br>[[Bowser's Shell]] | Bowser and Bowser Jr - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Bowser]] & [[Bowser Jr.]]<br>[[File:MKDD Bowser's Shell.png|35px]]<br>[[Bowser's Shell]] | ||
Wario and Waluigi - MKDD.png|[[Wario]] & [[Waluigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Bob-omb.png|35px]]<br>[[Bob-omb]]{{footnote|main|1}} | Wario and Waluigi - MKDD.png|[[Wario]] & [[Waluigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Bob-omb.png|35px]]<br>[[Bob-omb]]{{footnote|main|1}} | ||
Petey Piranha and King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash.png||[[Petey Piranha]] & [[King Boo]]<br>Any special item, excluding | Petey Piranha and King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash.png||[[Petey Piranha]] & [[King Boo]]<br>Any special item, excluding green Fireballs and Birdo's Egg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{footnote|note|1|Special items would become a regular item in future ''Mario Kart'' titles.}} | {{footnote|note|1|Special items would become a regular item in future ''Mario Kart'' titles.}} | ||
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===''Mario Kart Arcade GP''=== | ===''Mario Kart Arcade GP''=== | ||
Special items appear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. They are specific to certain characters with each character having six special items. All special items must be unlocked by winning races. | Special items appear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. They are specific to certain characters with each character having six special items. All special items must be unlocked by winning races. | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;width:60%; margin: 0 auto" | {|class="wikitable sortable"style="text-align:center;width:60%;margin:0 auto" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="width:30%"|Item | !style="width:30%"|Item | ||
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|Status | |Status | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Miracle Mushroom]]''' | |'''[[Golden Dash Mushroom|Miracle Mushroom]]''' | ||
|Toad | |Toad | ||
|Status | |Status | ||
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|Status | |Status | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[ | |'''[[Frying Pan]]''' | ||
|Peach | |Peach | ||
|Melee | |Melee | ||
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|Blinky | |Blinky | ||
|Status | |Status | ||
|} | |} | ||
===''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''=== | ===''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''=== | ||
Special items return in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''. [[Mario Coin]]s can be collected to unlock character-exclusive special items. | Special items return in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''. [[Mario Coin]]s can be collected to unlock character-exclusive special items. | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;width:60%; margin: 0 auto" | {|class="wikitable sortable"style="text-align:center;width:60%;margin:0 auto" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="width:30%"|Item | !style="width:30%"|Item | ||
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|Donkey Kong | |Donkey Kong | ||
|Drops backward | |Drops backward | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Flaming Tender]]''' | |'''[[Flaming Tender]]''' | ||
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|Bowser | |Bowser | ||
|Drops backward | |Drops backward | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Stretch Punch]]''' | |'''[[Stretch Punch]]''' | ||
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|Toad | |Toad | ||
|Shoots forward or backward | |Shoots forward or backward | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Whacking Fan]]''' | |'''[[Whacking Fan]]''' | ||
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|Shoots forward or backward | |Shoots forward or backward | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[ | |'''[[Frying Pan]]''' | ||
|Peach | |Peach | ||
|Melee | |Melee | ||
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===''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''=== | ===''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''=== | ||
Special items reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. However, unlike previous entries, after a character is selected, it is randomly assigned to a special item during a race. Palette swaps of characters will enable the use of an exclusive item only available to that swap. | Special items reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. However, unlike previous entries, after a character is selected, it is randomly assigned to a special item during a race. Palette swaps of characters will enable the use of an exclusive item only available to that swap. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
MKAGPDX Rampage Top.png|[[Wild Top]] | MKAGPDX Rampage Top.png|[[Wild Top]] | ||
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MKAGPDX Flaming Tender.png|[[Flame Pepper]] | MKAGPDX Flaming Tender.png|[[Flame Pepper]] | ||
MKAGPDX Energy Drink.png|[[Energy Drink]] | MKAGPDX Energy Drink.png|[[Energy Drink]] | ||
MKAGPDX | MKAGPDX Magical Ball.png|[[Magical Ball]] | ||
MKAGPDX Scuttle Bug.png|[[Scuttlebug]] | MKAGPDX Scuttle Bug.png|[[Scuttlebug]] | ||
MKAGPDX Off-Key Speaker.png|[[Off-Key Speaker]] | MKAGPDX Off-Key Speaker.png|[[Off-Key Speaker]] | ||
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MKAGPDX Thunder Stick.png|[[Thunder Stick|Stun Stick]] | MKAGPDX Thunder Stick.png|[[Thunder Stick|Stun Stick]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Palette swap exclusives==== | ====Palette swap exclusives==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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===''Mario Kart Tour''=== | ===''Mario Kart Tour''=== | ||
Special | {{main|Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)#Driver skills{{!}}Special skill (Mario Kart Tour) § Driver skills}} | ||
Special items reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', now assigned to drivers as "[[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skills]]". Uniquely, [[Gold Mario]] makes use of a different special item, the [[Coin Box]], during [[Coin Rush (Mario Kart Tour)|Coin Rush]] on [[N64 Frappe Snowland]], while his special item in regular races is the [[Fire Flower]] instead. | |||
<gallery> | |||
MKT Icon Triple Bananas.png|[[Triple Bananas]] | |||
MKT Icon Giant Banana.png|[[Giant Banana]] | |||
MKT Icon Triple Green Shells.png|[[Triple Green Shells]] | |||
MKT Icon Bowser's Shell.png|[[Bowser's Shell]] | |||
MKT Icon Double Bob-ombs.png|[[Double Bob-ombs]] | |||
MKT Icon Triple Mushrooms.png|[[Triple Mushrooms]] | |||
MKT Icon Fire Flower.png|[[Fire Flower]] | |||
MKT Icon Boomerang Flower.png|[[Boomerang Flower]] | |||
MKT Icon Ice Flower.png|[[Ice Flower]] | |||
MKT Icon Heart.png|[[Heart (item)|Heart]] | |||
MKT Icon Yoshi's Egg.png|[[Yoshi's Egg]] | |||
MKT Icon Birdo's Egg.png|[[Birdo's Egg]] | |||
MKT Icon Bubble.png|[[Bubble]] | |||
MKT Icon Banana Barrels.png|[[Banana Barrels]] | |||
MKT Icon Mushroom Cannon.png|[[Mushroom Cannon]] | |||
MKT Icon Lucky Seven.png|[[Lucky Seven]] | |||
MKT Icon Coin Box.png|[[Coin Box]] | |||
MKT Icon Dash Ring.png|[[Dash Ring]] | |||
MKT Icon Bob-omb Cannon.png|[[Bob-omb Cannon]] | |||
MKT Icon Hammer.png|[[Hammer]] | |||
MKT Icon Giga Bob-omb.png|[[Giga Bob-omb]] | |||
MKT Icon Super Bell.png|[[Super Bell]] | |||
MKT Icon Super Leaf.png|[[Super Leaf]] | |||
MKT Icon Capsule.png|[[Capsule]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
</ | |||
====Gallery==== | ====Gallery==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
MKT Mario Fire Flower.jpg|Mario using the Fire Flower | MKT Mario Fire Flower.jpg|Mario using the Fire Flower | ||
MKT Yoshi's Egg.jpg|Yoshi using the Yoshi's Egg | MKT Yoshi's Egg.jpg|Yoshi using the Yoshi's Egg against Koopa Troopa | ||
MKT Daisy Heart.jpg|Daisy using the Heart | MKT Daisy Heart.jpg|Daisy using the Heart | ||
MKT DK Giant Banana.jpg|Donkey Kong using the Giant Banana | MKT DK Giant Banana.jpg|Donkey Kong using the Giant Banana against Dry Bones | ||
MKT Rosalina Dash Ring.jpg|Rosalina using the Dash Ring | MKT Rosalina Dash Ring.jpg|Rosalina using the Dash Ring | ||
MKT Mario Hakama Coin Box.jpg|Mario (Hakama) using the Coin Box | MKT Mario Hakama Coin Box.jpg|Mario (Hakama) using the Coin Box | ||
MKT King Boo LM Bob-omb Cannon.jpg|King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) using the Bob-omb Cannon | MKT King Boo LM Bob-omb Cannon.jpg|King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) using the Bob-omb Cannon | ||
MKT Ice Mario.jpg|Ice Mario using the Ice Flower | MKT Ice Mario.jpg|Ice Mario using the Ice Flower | ||
MKT VS Mega Hammer Bro.jpg|Mega Hammer Bro using the Hammer | MKT VS Mega Hammer Bro.jpg|Mega Hammer Bro using the Hammer against Mario | ||
MKT Gold Koopa Freerunning Tricking.jpg|Gold Koopa (Freerunning) using the Coin Box | MKT Gold Koopa Freerunning Tricking.jpg|Gold Koopa (Freerunning) using the Coin Box | ||
MKT Ice Bro and Fire Bro.jpg|Fire Bro using the Fire Flower and Ice Bro using the Ice Flower | MKT Ice Bro and Fire Bro.jpg|Fire Bro using the Fire Flower and Ice Bro using the Ice Flower | ||
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MKT Coin Box Pipe Drivers.jpg|Rosalina (Swimwear) using the Coin Box | MKT Coin Box Pipe Drivers.jpg|Rosalina (Swimwear) using the Coin Box | ||
MKT GoldKingBobomb CoinBox.png|King Bob-omb (Gold) using the Coin Box | MKT GoldKingBobomb CoinBox.png|King Bob-omb (Gold) using the Coin Box | ||
MKT Tour23 DryBonesCupChallenge.png|King Bob-omb using the Giga Bob-omb | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{MKDD}} | {{MKDD}} | ||
{{MKAGP}} | {{MKAGP}} | ||
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{{MKT}} | {{MKT}} | ||
[[Category:Terms]] | [[Category:Terms]] | ||
[[Category:Game | [[Category:Game mechanics]] | ||
[[Category:Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | [[Category:Mario Kart: Double Dash!! items|*]] | ||
[[Category:Mario Kart Arcade GP | [[Category:Mario Kart Arcade GP items|*]] | ||
[[Category:Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 | [[Category:Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 items|*]] | ||
[[Category:Mario Kart Arcade GP DX | [[Category:Mario Kart Arcade GP DX items|*]] | ||
[[Category:Mario Kart Tour | [[Category:Mario Kart Tour items|*]] | ||
[[it:Oggetto speciale (Mario Kart)]] | [[it:Oggetto speciale (Mario Kart)]] |
Revision as of 08:35, April 16, 2024
Special Item | |
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![]() Mario's Special Item from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | |
First appearance | Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003) |
Latest appearance | Mario Kart Tour (2019) |
Effect | Varies for each character |
A Special Item is a certain item that is obtainable only to a specific character or group of characters. Unlike a standard item, most of these items can be obtained in any place during a race, and while a character holds a Special Item in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, the second character cannot have another Special Item from Item Boxes.
History
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Special items make their debut in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. Characters have special items exclusive to them. A certain special item is given to one of the two characters. Though some characters seem to have a personal power-up used only by them, some share the same function like the other's weapon. Petey Piranha and King Boo are the only characters who can receive any special item excluding the green Fireball and Birdo's Egg (due to the Mario Bros. and Yoshi and Birdo each having their own exclusive version of their special item while all other pairs have no difference in items). Additionally in Battle mode, all characters are able to use all the special items, but only Luigi can get a green Fireball while only Birdo can get a Magenta Egg.
A Yoshi's Egg, Bowser's Shell, and Bob-omb also make a cameo as rainbow decorations in the background of Rainbow Road. Due to a mistake, the Heart decoration was misplaced out of the course where it cannot be seen in normal gameplay; however, it can be viewed through hacking.
Petey Piranha & King Boo
Any special item, excluding green Fireballs and Birdo's Egg
1 - Special items would become a regular item in future Mario Kart titles.
2 - Special Items were already regular items prior to Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Mario Kart Arcade GP
Special items appear in Mario Kart Arcade GP. They are specific to certain characters with each character having six special items. All special items must be unlocked by winning races.
Item | Character | Category |
---|---|---|
Star | Mario and Luigi | Status |
Hammer | Mario and Luigi | Melee |
Fireball | Mario and Luigi | Shoots forward or backward |
Chain Chomp | Mario and Luigi | Lock-on shot |
Block | Mario and Luigi | Drops backward |
Special Coin | Mario and Luigi | Status |
Star Mark Banana | Donkey Kong | Status |
10T Hammer | Donkey Kong | Melee |
Barrel | Donkey Kong | Shoots forward or backward |
Giant Banana | Donkey Kong | Drops backward |
Conga | Donkey Kong | Other |
Delicious Banana | Donkey Kong | Status |
Shell Body | Bowser | Status |
Flaming Tender | Bowser | Other |
Bowser Shell | Bowser | Shoots forward or backward |
Thwomp | Bowser | Drops backward |
Bullet Bill | Bowser | Shoots backward |
Meat | Bowser | Status |
Wario Car | Wario | Status |
Stretch Punch | Wario | Melee |
Bob-omb | Wario | Drops backward |
Snot Bomb | Wario | Shoots forward or backward |
Fart Gas | Wario | Drops backward |
Garlic | Wario | Status |
Miracle Mushroom | Toad | Status |
Mushroom Hammer | Toad | Status |
Mushroom Powder | Toad | Drops backward |
Poison Mushroom | Toad | Shoots forward or backward |
Sick Mushroom | Toad | Shoots backward |
Fine Mushroom | Toad | Status |
Egg Body | Yoshi | Status |
Whacking Fan | Yoshi | Melee |
Mystery Egg | Yoshi | Drops backward |
Rolling Egg | Yoshi | Shoots forward or backward |
Tongue | Yoshi | Other |
Melon | Yoshi | Status |
Power Pill | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Status |
Quack Hammer | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Melee |
Rally-X | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Drops backward |
Galaga Boss | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Shoots forward |
Pooka | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Shoots forward or backward |
Fairy | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Status |
Princess's Drink | Peach | Status |
Frying Pan | Peach | Melee |
Piranha Plant | Peach | Drops backward |
Peach's Bird | Peach | Shoots forward or backward |
Heart | Peach | Other |
Cake | Peach | Status |
Monster Shield | Blinky | Status |
Monster's Hammer | Blinky | Melee |
Flare Ball | Blinky | Drops backward |
Petit Monster | Blinky | Shoots forward or backward |
Ghost Morph | Blinky | Status |
Monster Pill | Blinky | Status |
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Special items return in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Mario Coins can be collected to unlock character-exclusive special items.
Item | Character | Category |
---|---|---|
Star | Any character | Status |
Hammer | Mario and Luigi | Melee |
Fireball | Mario and Luigi | Shoots forward or backward |
Chain Chomp | Mario and Luigi | Lock-on shot |
10T Hammer | Donkey Kong | Melee |
DK Barrel | Donkey Kong | Shoots forward or backward |
Giant Banana | Donkey Kong | Drops backward |
Flaming Tender | Bowser | Other |
Bowser Shell | Bowser | Shoots forward or backward |
Thwomp | Bowser | Drops backward |
Stretch Punch | Wario | Melee |
Bob-omb | Wario | Drops backward |
Snot Bomb | Wario | Shoots forward or backward |
Mushroom Hammer | Toad | Status |
Mushroom Powder | Toad | Drops backward |
Poison Mushroom | Toad | Shoots forward or backward |
Whacking Fan | Yoshi | Melee |
Rolling Egg | Yoshi | Shoots forward or backward |
Tongue | Yoshi | Other |
Rally-X | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Drops backward |
Galaga Boss | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Shoots forward |
Pooka | Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man | Shoots forward or backward |
Frying Pan | Peach | Melee |
Piranha Plant | Peach | Drops backward |
Peach's Bird | Peach | Shoots forward or backward |
Monster's Hammer | Blinky | Melee |
Flare Ball | Blinky | Drops backward |
Petit Monster | Blinky | Shoots forward or backward |
Bagubagutchi | Mametchi | Drops backward |
Chibi Syrup | Mametchi | Lock-on shot |
Mame Block | Mametchi | Shoots forward or backward |
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
Special items reappear in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. However, unlike previous entries, after a character is selected, it is randomly assigned to a special item during a race. Palette swaps of characters will enable the use of an exclusive item only available to that swap.
Palette swap exclusives
Red Yoshi
Egg LauncherHero Don-chan
Shield
Mario Kart Tour
Special items reappear in Mario Kart Tour, now assigned to drivers as "special skills". Uniquely, Gold Mario makes use of a different special item, the Coin Box, during Coin Rush on N64 Frappe Snowland, while his special item in regular races is the Fire Flower instead.