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(Rewrote the article to better match the other Arcade GP item articles. And yes, the new image is properly categorized.)
(I think that GP DX has specials as well.)
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[[File:MKAGPDX_Thunder_Stick.png|frame|The Thunder Stick in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'']]
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The '''Stretch Punch''' is one of Wario's special items in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.
The '''Thunder Stick''' is an item in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.


Upon using the Thunder Stick, the racer will begin to repeatedly swing it for approximately 5 seconds. If a rival gets too close to the attacking racer, the rival will get zapped, spin out, and be brought to a complete stop.
The Stretch Punch is an extendable boxing glove. Upon using the Stretch Punch, the user will begin to repeatedly extend it for approximately 5 seconds. If a rival gets too close to the attacking racer, the rival will get hit and be brought to a complete stop.


A variant of the Thunder Stick known as the Thunder Stick+ exists exclusively in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP''. This variant extends the duration of the attack by around 2 seconds.
A variant of the Stretch Punch known as the Stretch Punch+ exists exclusively in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP''. This variant extends the duration of the attack by around 2 seconds.


Similar items include the [[Hammer]], the [[10T Hammer]], and the [[Giant Pencil]].
The Stretch Punch is the only close-range melee item that has a unique character animation when in use - all other melee items reuse the swinging animation of the [[Thunder Stick]].
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Revision as of 01:11, February 26, 2019

Stretch Punch from Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.

The Stretch Punch is one of Wario's special items in Mario Kart Arcade GP, Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, and Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.

The Stretch Punch is an extendable boxing glove. Upon using the Stretch Punch, the user will begin to repeatedly extend it for approximately 5 seconds. If a rival gets too close to the attacking racer, the rival will get hit and be brought to a complete stop.

A variant of the Stretch Punch known as the Stretch Punch+ exists exclusively in Mario Kart Arcade GP. This variant extends the duration of the attack by around 2 seconds.

The Stretch Punch is the only close-range melee item that has a unique character animation when in use - all other melee items reuse the swinging animation of the Thunder Stick.