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Koopa Troopa appears as a common enemy in the Super Mario series. Marching across the terrain, Koopa Troopa constantly tries to catch Mario before he can rescue Peach, but cowers away in his shell when Mario steps on him. A pretty good defense tactic, actually, 'cause Mario might forget where he is, possibly. He usually has good Handling, Speed, and Mini-Turbo.

Koopa Troopa is a playable character in six of the nine Mario Kart games, first in Super Mario Kart (1992), and then skipping around until his latest game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. He is always in the Lightweight class.

Characteristics[]

Koopa Troopa is one of Bowser's allies who tries to stop Mario in his quest to save Princess Peach. However, some Koopas aid Mario on his quest, like Koopa The Quick in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS. Koopa Troopa sports green boots. His legs, arms, tail, and head are all yellow in color. He has bright, white eyes, and he is encased in a green shell. Koopa Troopa is mad that other racers use Koopas as items. He's a pretty great driver, too.

Availability[]

Game Availability
Super Mario Kart Yes
Mario Kart 64 No
Mario Kart: Super Circuit No
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Yes
Mario Kart DS No
Mario Kart Wii Yes
Mario Kart 7 Yes
Mario Kart 8 (including Deluxe) Yes
Mario Kart Tour Yes
Symbol Meaning
Yes Available
No Unavailable

Koopa Troopa is unavailable in the Mario Kart Arcade GP series.

Game Appearances[]

Super Mario Kart[]

Koopa Troopa makes his Mario Kart debut in the series' first installment, Super Mario Kart, as a lightweight racer along with Princess Peach, Yoshi, and Toad. He along with Toad is placed under the category "The Small Guys". He gets his own course, known as Koopa Beach in two variants. During races, he can throw Green Shells on the track when he is a CPU, and Luigi will be his rival. In the game's two immediate sequels, Wario replaced Koopa Troopa.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]

Koopa Troopa makes a return in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! after being absent in 64 and Super Circuit. He is a lightweight like in his original appearance, where he can use any kart that depends on the Weight of his partner. His default partner is Paratroopa who makes his sole appearance as a racer in this game. His and Paratroopa's Special Items are the Triple Green Shells and Triple Red Shells. His personal kart is the Koopa Dasher, a kart available by default that has low speed and good acceleration.

Mario Kart Wii[]

After his absence from Mario Kart DS, Koopa Troopa returns in Mario Kart Wii, as a as a playable character unlocked by default. He is a lightweight racer once again, meaning he can only drive Small karts and bikes. His signature vehicle is the Bit Bike. He receives a new personal course in this game, which is Koopa Cape, a track from the Star Cup. His undead form Dry Bones makes a return after his debut in the series in Mario Kart DS.

Mario Kart 7[]

This marks Koopa Troopa's first appearance as a playable character in a handheld release. As with Super Mario Kart and his other previous appearances, he is available by default, replacing Wario in the starting characters for this release. Wario, however, is unlockable in this game and in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.

Mario Kart 8 (including Deluxe)[]

Koopa Troopa is a starting character in Mario Kart 8. He is one of the heavier lightweight characters, with his stats shared with Toad, Shy Guy, Lakitu, Toadette, Larry, Wendy and Isabelle. His rivals are Yoshi and Toad. In the Deluxe version, he share his stats with Lakitu and Bowser Jr. He uses the Steel Driver, Sport Bike and the Standard ATV when he is a CPU.

Mario Kart Tour[]

Koopa Troopa returns in Mario Kart Tour as a Normal Driver. His Special Skill is the Triple Green Shells. His freerunning variants from Super Mario Odyssey appear as racers in this game, which are Super drivers instead. His Koopa Dasher makes a reappearance in this game. Also, N64 Koopa Troopa Beach, SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2 and Wii Koopa Cape return as retro tracks in this game.

Vehicle gallery[]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]

Mario Kart Wii[]

Home Tracks[]

Staff Ghosts[]

* - Retro Track + - DLC Track

Trivia![]

  • Koopa Troopa was planned to appear in Mario Kart DS, but we has cut for unknown reasons.

Gallery[]

Super Mario Kart racers
Light PeachToadKoopa Troopa
Medium MarioLuigiYoshi
Heavy BowserDonkey Kong Jr.
Mario Kart: Double Dash racers
Light Baby MarioBaby LuigiToadToadetteKoopa TroopaKoopa ParatroopaDiddy KongBowser Jr.
Medium MarioLuigiPeachDaisyYoshiBirdoWaluigi
Heavy WarioDonkey KongBowserKing BooPetey Piranha
Mario Kart Wii racers
Small Baby MarioBaby LuigiBaby PeachBaby DaisyToadToadetteKoopa TroopaDry Bones
Medium MarioLuigiPeachDaisyYoshiBirdoDiddy KongBowser Jr.
Large WarioWaluigiDonkey KongBowserKing BooRosalinaFunky KongDry Bowser
Any Mii
Mario Kart 7 racers
Feather ToadKoopa TroopaShy GuyLakitu
Light PeachDaisyYoshi
Medium MarioLuigiMii
Cruiser Donkey KongRosalinaWiggler
Heavy WarioBowserMetal MarioHoney Queen
Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe racers
Light Baby MarioBaby LuigiBaby PeachBaby DaisyBaby RosalinaToadToadetteKoopa TroopaShy GuyLakituLarry KoopaWendy O. KoopaLemmy KoopaIsabelle+ • Villager+ • Dry Bones* • Bowser Jr.*
Medium MarioLuigiPeachDaisyYoshiLudwig von KoopaIggy KoopaTanooki Mario+ • Cat Peach+ • Inklings* • Birdo+* • Kamek+* • Diddy Kong+* • Peachette+*
Heavy WarioWaluigiDonkey KongRosalinaBowserRoy KoopaMorton Koopa Jr.Metal MarioPink Gold PeachLink+ • Dry Bowser+ • King Boo* • Gold Mario* • Petey Piranha+* • Wiggler+* • Funky Kong+* • Pauline+*
Any Mii
+ - denotes DLC. • * - denotes exclusivity to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Kart Tour racers
Normal Baby MarioBaby PeachBaby DaisyBaby RosalinaBaby LuigiKoopa TroopaShy GuyDry BonesIggyLarryLemmyLudwigMortonRoyWendy
Super MarioPeachYoshiDaisyYoshiToadToadetteRosalinaLuigiToad (Pit Crew)Red YoshiBlue YoshiPink YoshiYellow Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Red Toad (Pit Crew)Orange YoshiGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue YoshiYellow YoshiPurple Toad (Pit Crew)BowserDonkey KongDiddy KongLakituBowser Jr.WarioWaluigiKing BooBlack Shy GuyRed Koopa (Freerunning)BirdoPink Shy GuyBirdo (Light Blue)Hammer BroBoomerang BroIce BroFire BroBirdo (Yellow)Monty MoleGreen Shy GuyBlue Koopa (Freerunning)Birdo (Blue)Purple Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue Shy GuyBlue Shy GuyBirdo (Orange)White Shy GuyGreen Koopa (Freerunning)Orange Shy GuyBirdo (Red)Yellow Shy GuyBirdo (Green)
High-End Metal MarioPeachettePaulineMario (Musician)Peach (Kimono)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Peach (Vacation)Mario (Santa)Pink Gold PeachDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Yoshi (Reindeer)Pauline (Party Time)Mario (Happi)Toad (Party Time)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin LuigiIce MarioBaby Peach (Cherub)Rosalina (Aurora)Mario (Classic)Luigi (Classic)Baby Rosalina (Detective)Yoshi (Egg Hunt)Black YoshiBuilder MarioBuilder ToadDaisy (Fairy)Mario (Chef)Peach (Wedding)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (Swimwear)Captain ToadToadette (Explorer)Daisy (Yukata)Mario (SNES)Mario (Sunshine)Mario (Halloween)Peach (Halloween)Peach (Explorer)Builder LuigiFire RosalinaLuigi (Lederhosen)Cat PeachCat ToadPauline (Rose)Penguin ToadMario (Racing)White YoshiBaby Mario (Koala)Builder ToadetteMario (Tuxedo)Luigi (Painter)Daisy (Swimwear)Mario (Baseball)Peach (Happi)Penguin MarioYoshi (Kangaroo)Tanooki MarioTanooki RosalinaMario (Satellaview)Penguin ToadetteCat RosalinaLuigi (Vacation)Mario (Golf)Luigi (Golf)Mario (Aviator)Mario (Samurai)Peach (Yukata)Yoshi (Gold Egg)Rosalina (Volendam)Daisy (Farmer)Dr. MarioDr. LuigiDr. PeachCat MarioCat LuigiRosalina (Chef)Daisy (Thai Dress)Daisy (Sailor)Toadette (Sailor)White Tanooki MarioLuigi (Knight)Mario (King)Luigi (Chef)Kitsune LuigiToad (Astronaut)Toadette (Astronaut)PoochyToad (Tourist)Luigi (Gold Knight)Pauline (Cowgirl)Mario (Black Suit)Gold Mario* • Dry BowserKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Gold Koopa (Freerunning)Wario (Hiker)Dry Bones (Gold)Funky KongDixie KongDry Bowser (Gold)Wario (Cowboy)NabbitBowser Jr. (Pirate)King Bob-ombDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Shy Guy (Gold)King Boo (Gold)Bowser (Santa)Lakitu (Party Time)Birdo (Black)Shy Guy (Ninja)King Bob-omb (Gold)KamekWaluigi (Vampire)MeowserChargin' ChuckPink Shy Guy (Ninja)White BirdoDr. BowserPetey PiranhaChargin' Chuck (Gold)Petey Piranha (Gold)Larry (Wintertime)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)WigglerWiggler (Gold)Red Mii Racing SuitMario Mii Racing SuitPeach Mii Racing SuitToad Mii Racing SuitLuigi Mii Racing SuitRosalina Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitBronze Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing SuitGold Mii Racing SuitKing Boo Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitYoshi Mii Racing SuitBirdo Mii Racing SuitNabbit Mii Racing SuitWario Mii Racing Suit? Block Mii Racing SuitCat Mii Racing SuitPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha Mii Racing SuitDolphin Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitBowser Mii Racing SuitDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitGoomba Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitCastle Mii Racing SuitWhite Mii Racing SuitGreen Mii Racing SuitDry Bones Mii Racing SuitYellow Mii Racing SuitMoo Moo Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitBlack Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitBrown Mii Racing SuitPara-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitPokey Mii Racing SuitPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitIggy Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitMorton Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing SuitWendy Mii Racing SuitDaisy Mii Racing SuitPink Mii Racing SuitMonty Mole Mii Racing SuitWaluigi Mii Racing SuitFish Bone Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitWiggler Mii Racing SuitToadette Mii Racing SuitBlooper Mii Racing SuitOrange Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitKoopa Clown Mii Racing Suit
*Also playable in Coin Rush
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