Heart (item)

A Heart is a special item in the game Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. It is the unique item of both Princess Peach and Princess Daisy. When used, two small pink hearts will appear and circle around the kart. These hearts will protect the kart from any obstacles or weapons on the course. However, after an obstacle is hit, one heart disappear.

Additionally, if the racers are not holding any items, the item that was hit will appear in a racer's hand. The racer can then use the new item as he or she pleases. Unfortunately, Spiny Shells and Chain Chomps will penetrate the protective barrier. Thunderbolt attacks and falling off the course will outright destroy both circling hearts.

The Heart also appears in Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. After defeating Enemies sometimes they will leave hearts behind that heal Mario and his Partners.

1-Up Hearts appeared in the Super Mario Land series, awarding Mario with an extra life.