Wario is a character in the Mario (series). He made his official debut in the Mario Kart series as a playable character in Mario Kart 64, replacing the lightweight Koopa Troopa. Wario's dirty tricks bring him dangerously close to disqualification but despite his nasty nature, Wario somehow is always greenlit for the seasons that follow. Wario is the counterpart to Waluigi. Wario is always classed as a heavyweight in the Mario Kart games following Super Mario Kart (in which he did not appear) due to being overweight and fat, sort of like Bowser. He is one of the rivals to Mario.
Characteristics[]
Wario is Mario's rival. You probably guessed that already, considering their names are just a letter apart. He is a bit fatter than Mario, and is dressed in the same style. He wears green slippers and dons purple overalls with two silver buttons on them. Unlike his body, his arms are in shape, and his muscles can be seen underneath his yellow shirt. He has a pair of white gloves, both of them having a purple W on them. He has black eyebrows and a mustache, which is very curvy. He has a large pink nose and pointy ears, and, like Mario, his hair is brown (yet his mustache is black. It does not make that much sense, but whatever). The slits around his eyes are a light blue, and he has a yellow cap with his initial (W) on it in purple. Basically, he is the bad version of Mario. He also was the star of WarioWare and Wario Land. In his early Mario Kart appearances, he wore a long-sleeved shirt, but in future Mario Kart games, he wore a short-sleeved shirt. He also loves money and gold. In fact, he probably does not even pay the employees of his company, WarioWare Inc.
How to Unlock[]
- Win the 150cc Flower Cup.
- Complete the Toad Cup. (Note: This depends on the version of the game)
Game appearances[]
Mario Kart 64[]
In Mario Kart 64, Wario is a heavyweight racer along with Bowser and Donkey Kong. He gets his own personal course, Wario Stadium.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit[]
In Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Wario is a heavyweight racer with good speed and weight, but low acceleration, sharing stats with Donkey Kong.
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]
In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Wario's default team partner is Waluigi. His and Waluigi's Special Item is the Bob-omb. Wario's personal kart is the Wario Car, which excels in speed and weight but lowers acceleration. He gets his own personal course in the Special Cup, Wario Colosseum.
Mario Kart DS[]
In Mario Kart DS, Wario's main karts are the Brute, Standard WR, and the Dragonfly. His karts excel in top speed, whilst most other stats are balanced or below average. Wario's personal course in the Special Cup is Wario Stadium, which heavily differs from the Mario Kart 64 track featuring more ramps to jump and even some fiery Podoboo Cogs.
During the game, Wario can only drive in his three main karts, but once the player completes all cups in either the Nitro or Retro Grand Prix cups in 150cc, Wario can choose from Bowser's Tyrant, Waluigi's Zipper, R.O.B.'s ROB-BLS and Mario's Shooting Star, before gaining access to every other kart after completing all Mirror Mode cups.
Mario Kart Wii[]
In Mario Kart Wii, Wario is one of the Large-sized racers, due to his overweight size. This is the first game in the series where Wario's main color is yellow, while his secondary color is purple. Wario owns a gold mine, which is a track in the Flower Cup. The Wario Bike is his signature vehicle, hence its name.
Mario Kart 7[]
Wario returns in Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS. He is now an unlockable racer instead of a default racer. Wario excels in top speed and weight, but hinders acceleration, handling and off-road, sharing these traits with Bowser, Metal Mario and Honey Queen. Wario's signature kart appears to be the Bruiser, and his personal course in the game is Wario Shipyard. Wario's rivals are obviously Mario and Luigi, and his third rival is Donkey Kong.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
He reappears in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, unlocked from the start like he is in most games. Like Mario Kart Wii, his signature color is yellow with his secondary color being purple. His signature kart appears to be the Badwagon. His personal course in the game is the fan-favorite, Mount Wario.
Like how Funky Kong and the Flame Runner is ideal for Time Trials in Mario Kart Wii, Wario with the Sport Bike, Slick Tires and the Parafoil are ideal for Time Trials in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Kart Tour[]
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Mario Kart Arcade GP series[]
He appears in Mario Kart Arcade GP, being a from the start character in the first one. Waluigi does not appear though.
In the second arcade game, Wario is classed as an expert character, along with Donkey Kong and Bowser. Waluigi appears this time though.
In DX, Wario is an unlockable character, along with Bowser Jr. and Waluigi. Wario is also considered a heavy character and has the highest speed for a heavy character.
Vehicle gallery[]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]
Mario Kart DS[]
Mario Kart Wii[]
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Home Tracks[]
Staff Ghost Tracks[]
- Waluigi Stadium (GCN, with Waluigi)
- Wario Colosseum (GCN, with Waluigi)
- DS Wario Stadium (DS, Wii U*, Switch* 150cc)
- N64 Frappe Snowland (DS*)
- N64 Choco Mountain (DS*)
- Wii Wario's Gold Mine (Wii, Wii U*, Switch* 150cc)
- DS Delfino Square (Wii*)
- Wario Shipyard (3DS)
- DS Waluigi Pinball (3DS*)
- Mount Wario (Switch 200cc)
- Wii Maple Treeway (Switch*+ 200cc)
- Tour Bangkok Rush (Switch*+ 200cc)
- - Retro track
+ - DLC Track
Trivia![]
- Wario's honking sound from Mario Kart 8 sounds like a fart.
- Wario, Donkey Kong, Daisy, Rosalina, Shy Guy and Miis (if counting Mario Kart Tour as a whole instead of via update) are the only characters who didn't debut in Super Mario Kart to appear in every installment after their debut.
Gallery[]
To see Wario's gallery, click here.
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| Light | Peach • Toad • Yoshi | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Mario • Luigi | |||
| Heavy | Bowser • Wario • Donkey Kong | |||
| Light | Peach • Toad • Yoshi | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Mario • Luigi | |||
| Heavy | Bowser • Wario • Donkey Kong | |||
| 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 | |||
| Mario Kart DS racers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Toad • Peach • Yoshi • Dry Bones • Shy Guy+ | |||
| Medium | Mario • Luigi • Daisy • Waluigi | |||
| Heavy | Wario • Donkey Kong • Bowser • R.O.B. | |||
| + - denotes to Download Play. | ||||
| Mario Kart Wii racers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Baby Mario • Baby Luigi • Baby Peach • Baby Daisy • Toad • Toadette • Koopa Troopa • Dry Bones | |||
| Medium | Mario • Luigi • Peach • Daisy • Yoshi • Birdo • Diddy Kong • Bowser Jr. | |||
| Large | Wario • Waluigi • Donkey Kong • Bowser • King Boo • Rosalina • Funky Kong • Dry Bowser | |||
| Any | Mii | |||
| Mario Kart 7 racers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feather | Toad • Koopa Troopa • Shy Guy • Lakitu | |||
| Light | Peach • Daisy • Yoshi | |||
| Medium | Mario • Luigi • Mii | |||
| Cruiser | Donkey Kong • Rosalina • Wiggler | |||
| Heavy | Wario • Bowser • Metal Mario • Honey Queen | |||
| Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe racers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Baby Mario • Baby Luigi • Baby Peach • Baby Daisy • Baby Rosalina • Toad • Toadette • Koopa Troopa • Shy Guy • Lakitu • Larry Koopa • Wendy O. Koopa • Lemmy Koopa • Isabelle+ • Villager+ • Dry Bones* • Bowser Jr.* | |||
| Medium | Mario • Luigi • Peach • Daisy • Yoshi • Ludwig von Koopa • Iggy Koopa • Tanooki Mario+ • Cat Peach+ • Inklings* • Birdo+* • Kamek+* • Diddy Kong+* • Peachette+* | |||
| Heavy | Wario • Waluigi • Donkey Kong • Rosalina • Bowser • Roy Koopa • Morton Koopa Jr. • Metal Mario • Pink Gold Peach • Link+ • Dry Bowser+ • King Boo* • Gold Mario* • Petey Piranha+* • Wiggler+* • Funky Kong+* • Pauline+* | |||
| Any | Mii | |||
| + - denotes DLC. • * - denotes exclusivity to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. | ||||