Paratroopa (also called Koopa Paratroopa) is a driver that has only appeared in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! His Special Item is Triple Red Shells. His special item follows the racer in front of him, instead of bouncing off the walls. He is originally a partner of Koopa Troopa, but you can mix him up with anyone else just as well. Paratroopas (red, green, and blue) also make cameos in Mario Kart 8 and its port as spectators.
Characteristics[]
The Paratroopa is one of Bowser's minions in the Mario (series), and is very similar to Koopa Troopa, except the fact that Paratroopa is has a red color scheme and Koopa Troopa's is green. He resembles a turtle, like all the Koopas, and has red boots. Paratroopa also has a set of wings, probably to fly with. The rest of his body (head, torso, arms, and legs) are different colors of yellow. And he always smiles.
Appearances[]
Mario Kart: Super Circuit[]
Paratroopa appears as a spectator during the Mario Kart: Super Circuit Award Ceremony.
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]
Paratroopa is a playable racer in this game, where he is a lightweight racer, along with his partner, a green Koopa Troopa, where they both have Triple Red Shells and Triple Green Shells as a special item. His personal kart is the Para-Wing, which has high acceleration, but low top speed and weight.
Mario Kart Wii[]
Artwork of Paratroopa appears on the "Turn Right" billboard in Koopa Cape.
Paratroopa was originally going to appear in Mario Kart Wii as a racer; there is an image of it for the game's character select screen, along with Petey Piranha Mii Outfit C and Hammer Bro, but the character was cut for unknown reasons.
Mario Kart 7[]
Koopa Cape returns as a retro course in Mario Kart 7, including the "Turn Right" billboard using Paratroopa's artwork.
Mario Kart 8[]
In Mario Kart 8 and its enhanced port, Paratroopas of various colors appear as spectators in Cloudtop Cruise, GCN Dry Dry Desert, 3DS Piranha Plant Slide, and 3DS Neo Bowser City. They are also referenced by the sponsor Paratroopa Airlines.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
As well as their appearances in Mario Kart 8, Paratroopa appears in the Booster Course Pass in N64 Choco Mountain, GBA Sky Garden, DS Waluigi Pinball, Wii Mushroom Gorge, Sky-High Sundae, and Yoshi's Island.
Mario Kart Tour[]
Paratroopas appear in various tracks in Mario Kart Tour, and is one of the few previously playable characters to not return as a driver.
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Trivia![]
- Paratroopa was originally going to appear in Mario Kart Wii, but he was scrapped for unknown reasons.
- The playable Paratroopa in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is the only character to not return in Mario Kart Tour nor Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass.
| Light | Baby Mario • Baby Luigi • Toad • Toadette • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Diddy Kong • Bowser Jr. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Mario • Luigi • Peach • Daisy • Yoshi • Birdo • Waluigi | |||
| Heavy | Wario • Donkey Kong • Bowser • King Boo • Petey Piranha | |||