Top 10 Mario Kart Tour Best Characters
One of the best features of the up and coming game, Mario Kart Tour, is the number of new Drivers being released every Tour! The game has certainly done exactly what most fans would hope for and it’s a free mobile app! It really does give gamers a positive outlook on mobile phone games.
Here are the top 10 best Drivers:
10. Dry Bowser
Dry Bowser Introduction:
This fun but also spooky-looking guy first showed up in the Super Mario series in the game, New Super Mario Bros.. Originally, this lava-loving Dry Bones version of Bowser is resistant to fireballs but not in Mario Kart Tour!
Why Dry Bowser is Awesome:
- He’s a playoff of what Bowser would look like as a Dry Bones.
- He comes with the Special Skill: Bowser’s Shell!
- He’s a High-End Driver!
Details About Dry Bowser:
- Using him greatly increases the chance of Bowser’s Shell, which is a larger shell that when thrown causes opponents ahead of you to crash!
- Driving with him in Dino Dino Jungle, Dino Dino Jungle T, Bowser’s Castle 1R, Shy Guy Bazaar R, and Neo Bowser City T gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with him in Daisy Hills T, Bowser’s Castle 1, Rock Rock Mountain, Rock Rock Mountain T, Kalimari Desert T, Neo Bowser City, and Neo Bowser City R gives you two items.
9. Peachette
Peachette Introduction:
This adorable Driver first appeared in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe as a special form of Toadette after she obtained the Super Crown!
Why Peachette is Awesome:
- She wears the fan-coveted Super Crown. Hopefully, that means more Characters from the series can wear the crown and drive in the tour!
- She comes with the Special Skill: Mushroom Cannon!
- She’s a High-End Driver!
Details About Peachette:
- Using her greatly increases the chance of Mushroom Cannon, which is a cannon that launches mushrooms ahead of you to help boost you to first place!
- Driving with her in Waluigi Pinball T, Mario Circuit, Dino Dino Jungle R, Toad Circuit, and Toad Circuit T gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with her in Mario Circuit 3, Luigi’s Mansion, Mario Circuit R, Rainbow Road R, Daisy Hills, Yoshi Circuit, Yoshi Circuit T, Mario Circuit 1, Mario Circuit 1, and Mario Circuit 1R gives you two items.
8. Lakitu
Lakitu Introduction:
This cute Koopa first appeared in the original Super Mario Bros.. His counterpart with the green shell appeared in most Mario Kart games waving the flag to signal the start of the race!
Why Lakitu is Awesome:
- He wears big, round goggles and drives around on a cloud that has a big smiley face!
- He comes with the Special Skill: Triple Green Shells!
- He’s a special type of Koopa that rides clouds and can be seen in most games.
Details About Lakitu:
- Using him greatly increases the chance of Triple Green Shells, which throws three green shells all at once!
- Driving with him in Paris Promenade T, Mario Circuit 3T, Waluigi Pinball T, Ghost Valley 1T, Toad Circuit T, and Mario Circuit 2T gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with him in Cheep Cheep Lagoon, Dino Dino Jungle R, Rock Rock Mountain R, Mario Circuit 2, New York Minute R/T, Tokyo Blur, and Tokyo Blur T gives you two items.
7. Rosalina (Halloween)
Rosalina (Halloween) Introduction:
This witchy-version of Rosalina was made available in Mario Kart Tour where she first appeared. Her character design is wonderful; look at the spooky pumpkin attached to her hat!
Why Rosalina (Halloween) is Awesome:
- She was first introduced in the series in this game.
- She comes with the Special Skill: Dash Ring!
- She’s a High-End Driver!
Details About Rosalina (Halloween):
- Using her greatly increases the chance of Dash Ring, which gives you three rings to drive through for a speed boost!
- Driving with her in Shy Guy Bazaar, Choco Island 2, Luigi’s Mansion, Ghost Valley 1, and Ghost Valley 1T gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with her in Paris Promenade, Paris Promenade R, Neo Bowser City, Rainbow Road, Rainbow Road R, Rainbow Road T, and Ghost Valley 1R gives you two items.
6. King Boo (Luigi’s Mansion)
King Boo (Luigi’s Mansion) Introduction:
This purple, “possessed” (pun intended) version of King Boo was first introduced in Luigi’s Mansion 3. This is the first time he appears with this design out of the Luigi’s Mansion series.
Why is King Boo (Luigi’s Mansion) Awesome:
- He’s got a fantastic looking crown. Look at that huge purple jewel!
- He comes with Special Skill: Bob-omb Cannon!
- He’s a High-End Driver!
Details About King Boo (Luigi’s Mansion):
- Using him greatly increases the chance of Bob-omb Cannon, which launches bob-ombs ahead of you so that you can head to first place as your opponents crash!
- Driving with him in Bowser’s Castle 1, Shy Guy Bazaar T, Luigi’s Mansion T, Rock Rock Mountain T, Ghost Valley 1, and Ghost Valley 1R gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with him in Rock Rock Mountain R, Yoshi Circuit, Yoshi Circuit T, Luigi’s Mansion R, and Ghost Valley 1T gives you two items.
5. Metal Mario
Metal Mario Introduction:
This rival of Mario appeared first in the first Super Smash Bros. as a Boss. He’s usually depicted as the opposite of Mario and really is fierce competition in this game!
Why Metal Mario is Awesome:
- He’s sleek, shiny, and quite debonair.
- He comes with the Special Skill: Fire Flower!
- He’s a High-End Driver!
Details About Metal Mario:
- Using him greatly increases the chance of Fire Flower, which throws three fireballs in front of you causing your opponents to spin out!
- Driving with him in Mario Circuit 2R, Rainbow Road, Rainbow Road T, Rock Rock Mountain R, and Shy Guy Bazaar gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with him in Waluigi Pinball, Rainbow Road R, Dino Dino Jungle T, Toad Circuit, Yoshi Circuit R, Yoshi Circuit T, Mario Circuit 1T, Shy Guy Bazaar R, and Shy Guy Bazaar T gives you two items.
4. Peach Vacation
Peach Vacation Introduction:
This couture-version of Peach was originally seen in Super Mario Odyssey. Peach is also seen in many other outfits in that game; hopefully, some more of them will be seen in Mario Kart Tour!
Why Peach Vacation is Awesome:
- She looks great and she’s a well-built Driver. What more could a player be looking for!
- She comes with the Special Skill: Coin Box!
- She’s a High-End Driver!
Details About Peach Vacation:
- Using her greatly increases the chance of Coin Box, which spits out coins in front of you helping you increase your score!
- Driving with her in Mario Circuit 1R, Mario Circuit 3, Paris Promenade, Paris Promenade R/T, Toad Circuit R, Koopa Troopa Beach, and Koopa Troopa Beach T gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with her in Mario Circuit 1, Cheep Cheep Lagoon R, and Mario Circuit 3R gives you two items.
3. Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Introduction:
This big, muscly monkey first appeared in the classic Donkey Kong arcade game. He’s originally known for being a rival of Mario’s because he steals his original girlfriend, Pauline.
Why Donkey Kong is Awesome:
- Fun Fact: He’s the second in the family! His grandfather, the original, is now called Cranky Kong.
- He comes with the Special Skill: Giant Banana!
- He’s a perfect choice for any serious gamers because he’s built with the best stats!
Details About Donkey Kong:
- Using him greatly increases the chance of Giant Banana, which throws a big banana onto the course and when an opponent crashes into it dissolves into three more bananas!
- Driving with him in Waluigi Pinball R, Dino Dino Jungle, and Rock Rock Mountain gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with him in Dino Dino Jungle R, Dino Dino Jungle T, Koopa Troopa Beach R, Rock Rock Mountain R, New York Minute, New York Minute T, and Tokyo Blur R gives you two items.
2. Pauline
Pauline Introduction:
This classic damsel-in-distress has become a popular independent, strong female in the Super Mario Odyssey game where she appears as the Mayor of New Donk City. There’s no wonder she’s a fan favorite!
Why Pauline is Awesome:
- She’s evolved wonderfully from her first role as Mario’s original girlfriend in the Donkey Kong arcade game.
- She comes with the Special Skill: Lucky Seven!
- She’s a High-End Driver!
Details About Pauline:
- Using her greatly increases the chance of Lucky Seven, which gives you seven items that surround your Kart and then uses all of them at one time!
- Driving with her in Luigi’s Mansion R, Waluigi Pinball T, New York Minute, and New York Minute R/T gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with her in Luigi’s Mansion T, Neo Bowser City, Yoshi Circuit T, Cheep Cheep Lagoon T, Shy Guy Bazaar, Shy Guy Bazaar R, New York Minute T, and New York Minute R gives you two items.
1. Mario (Hakama)
Mario (Hakama) Introduction:
This excellent character originally appeared in the Japanese Club Nintendo Calendar in 2015! He’s got my vote for the best Driver based on his stats and his Special Skill; he’s definitely likely to help players get higher scores.
Why Mario (Hakama) is Awesome:
- He’s got one of the preferred Special Skills and he’s likely to get a Frenzy in most courses!
- He comes with the Special Skill: Coin Box!
- He’s a High-End Driver!
Details About Mario (Hakama):
- Using him greatly increases the chance of Coin Box, which spits out coins in front of you helping you increase your score!
- Driving with him in Mario Circuit 3R, Waluigi Pinball R, Mario Circuit 1, Mario Circuit 1T, Bowser’s Castle 1T, Mario Circuit T, Mario Circuit 2, Tokyo Blur, and Tokyo Blur R/T gives you three items and increases your chances of getting a Frenzy!
- Driving with him in Ghost Valley 1T, Waluigi Pinball, Dino Dino Jungle R, Bowser’s Castle 1R, Rainbow Road T, Mario Circuit 1R, Mario Circuit 2T, Shy Guy Bazaar T, and Tokyo Blur T gives you two items.
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