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Mario is the main protagonist and namesake of the Super Mario series, making his first video game appearance in Donkey Kong (1981), originally known as "Jumpman". Since then, he has repeatedly defeated Bowser, who constantly takes Princess Peach hostage. After all, Mario does have a crush on her. His younger twin brother Luigi is the secondary protagonist of the series.

In 1992, a spin-off of the Super Mario games was released, Super Mario Kart, with Mario being the namesake for the game. Since then, Mario has been the main character in the following titles, helping Mario Kart become the icon in the video game industry that it is.

Characteristics[]

Mario is the hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, but he is also a plumber. He is a guy who likes to jump and has an Italian accent. He commonly wears brown shoes, blue overalls with two golden buttons, a red long sleeved shirt and white gloves. He has a black moustache, but he has brown hair. His catchphrases are "It's a Me, Mario!", "Oh Mama Mia!", and many more. He has a red cap with his initial M on it, which is also his logo in all of the games except Super Mario Kart.

Game appearances[]

Super Mario Kart[]

SMK Mario

Mario made his first appearance in Super Mario Kart as a standard racer. He's in the Balanced Class with Luigi, with fair acceleration, top speed, weight, and control. His AI item is the Starman, which grants him invincibility for a brief period of time. His main rival is Donkey Kong Jr.

Mario Kart 64[]

Mario MK64

Mario appears once again in Mario Kart 64, Mario's personal course is Mario Raceway.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[]

Mario-kart-super-circuit

In Mario Kart: Super Circuit, his personal course is Mario Circuit. His main rival is Donkey Kong.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]

Mario y Lugi (mkdd)

In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, his main team partner is Luigi, his personal kart is the Red Fire, and his personal course is Mario Circuit. Mario's younger self debuts in the series in this game.

Mario Kart DS[]

MKDS-Mario Artwork

In Mario Kart DS, Mario's karts are the iconic B Dasher, Standard MR and the Shooting Star. His personal course is, as usual, Mario Circuit, although this reiteration appears in the Star Cup instead of the Flower Cup. Mario Circuit 1 from Super Mario Kart also appears in the Shell Cup.

Starting of the game, Mario can only choose from his personal karts. Once the player completes all cups in either the Nitro or Retro Grand Prix on 150cc, he can choose from Toad's 4-Wheel Cradle, Princess Daisy's Light Dancer, Dry Bones' Banisher and Waluigi's Gold Mantis, before being able to choose between every other kart upon completing all Mirror Mode cups.

Mario Kart Wii[]

Mario (Mario Kart Wii)

In Mario Kart Wii, Mario is a Medium-sized racer. While his signature color remains red, his secondary color is blue. Mario can use any of the Medium karts and bikes. His personal course is Mario Circuit and his signature vehicle is the Wild Wing. Baby Mario also returns in this game.

Mario Kart 7[]

Mario MK7 Artwork

In Mario Kart 7, Mario's personal course is Mario Circuit. His signature kart is the returning B Dasher. During Grand Prix races and Battle Mode, his rivals will be Bowser and Metal Mario (Mario's metallic rival who makes his debut in the series here). However, if the latter has yet to be unlocked yet, Princess Peach will replace him until Metal Mario has been unlocked (which is by winning the 150cc Special Cup).

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]

Mario MK8
Mario mario kart 8 deluxe

In Mario Kart 8, Mario gets another circuit in the Flower Cup. His main rivals are Princess Peach and Bowser, whom he and Luigi will compete as his competitors and serves as a rival to both Luigi and Wario, along with Daisy. His signature karts are the B Dasher, and most likely the P-Wing. Metal Mario and Baby Mario return in the game, as well as Mario's Tanooki form, Tanooki Mario.

In the Nintendo Switch port, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario's role is unchanged. Mario also gets another separate variation, which is Metal Mario's variation, Gold Mario.

Mario Kart Arcade series[]

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Vehicle gallery[]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]

Mario Kart DS[]

Mario Kart Wii[]

Home Tracks[]

Staff Ghosts[]

*Retro Track
**Both Retro Track and Nitro Track

Gallery[]

To see Mario's gallery, click here.

Trivia![]

  • There is a battle course in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! called Tilt-A-Kart which is made up of an 8-bit Mario sprite.
  • Mario is the official mascot of Mario Kart as well as Nintendo. Because of his sheer historical prominence throughout almost the entire video gaming industry, it is argued (especially by Nintendo fans) that Mario is the mascot of video gaming as a whole.
  • Mario is one of the six characters to appear in every installment along with Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Toad, and Bowser.
  • Mario was originally voiced by Charles Martinet, who also voiced Luigi and several others in the series. As of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, he is voiced by Kevin Afghani.

Navigation[]

Super Mario Kart racers
Light PeachToadKoopa Troopa
Medium MarioLuigiYoshi
Heavy BowserDonkey Kong Jr.
Mario Kart 64 racers
Light PeachToadYoshi
Medium MarioLuigi
Heavy BowserWarioDonkey Kong
Mario Kart: Super Circuit racers
Light PeachToadYoshi
Medium MarioLuigi
Heavy BowserWarioDonkey Kong
Mario Kart: Double Dash racers
Light Baby MarioBaby LuigiToadToadetteKoopa TroopaKoopa ParatroopaDiddy KongBowser Jr.
Medium MarioLuigiPeachDaisyYoshiBirdoWaluigi
Heavy WarioDonkey KongBowserKing BooPetey Piranha
Mario Kart DS racers
Light ToadPeachYoshiDry BonesShy Guy+
Medium MarioLuigiDaisyWaluigi
Heavy WarioDonkey KongBowserR.O.B.
+ - denotes to Download Play.
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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