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{{italic title|Special Item (''Mario Kart'' series)}}
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|title=Special Item
|image=[[File:MKDD Fireball M.png|250px]]<br>[[Mario]]'s Special Item from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''
|image=[[File:MKDD Fireball M.png|250px]]<br>[[Mario]]'s special item from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])
|first_appearance=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|effect=Varies for each character.
|effect=Varies for each character
}}
}}
 
A '''Special Item''' is a certain [[List of items|item]] that is obtainable only to a specific character or group of characters. Unlike a standard item, most of these items can be obtained in any place during a race, and while a character holds a Special Item in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', the second character cannot have another Special Item from [[Item Box]]es.
A '''Special Item''' is the name applied to certain [[List of items|item]] that is obtainable only to a specific character or group of characters. Unlike a standard item, most of these items can be obtained in any place during a race, and while a character holds a special item in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', the second character cannot have another special item from [[Item Box]]es.
 
==History==
==History==
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
Special items make their debut in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. Characters have special items exclusive to them. A certain special item is given to one of the two characters. Though some characters seem to have a personal power-up used only by them, some share the same function like the other's weapon. [[Petey Piranha]] and [[King Boo]] are the only characters who can receive any special item excluding [[Green Fireball]] and [[Birdo's Egg]] (due to the [[Mario]] [[Luigi|Bros.]] and [[Yoshi]] and [[Birdo]] each having their own exclusive version of their special item while all other pairs have no difference in items). Additionally in Battle mode, all characters are able to use all the special items, but only Luigi can get a Green Fireball while only Birdo can get a Magenta Egg.  
Special items make their debut in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. Characters have special items exclusive to them. A certain special item is given to one of the two characters. Though some characters seem to have a personal power-up used only by them, some share the same function like the other's weapon. [[Petey Piranha]] and [[King Boo]] are the only characters who can receive any special item excluding the [[green Fireball]] and [[Birdo's Egg]] (due to the [[Mario]] [[Luigi|Bros.]] and [[Yoshi]] and [[Birdo]] each having their own exclusive version of their special item while all other pairs have no difference in items). Additionally in Battle mode, all characters are able to use all the special items, but only Luigi can get a green Fireball while only Birdo can get a Magenta Egg.  


A [[Yoshi's Egg]], [[Bowser's Shell]], and [[Bob-omb]] also make a cameo as rainbow decorations in the background of [[Rainbow Road (GCN)|Rainbow Road]]. Due to a mistake, the [[Heart (item)|Heart]] decoration was misplaced out of the course where it cannot be seen in normal gameplay; however, it can be viewed through hacking.
A [[Yoshi's Egg]], [[Bowser's Shell]], and [[Bob-omb]] also make a cameo as rainbow decorations in the background of [[Rainbow Road (GCN)|Rainbow Road]]. Due to a mistake, the [[Heart (item)|Heart]] decoration was misplaced out of the course where it cannot be seen in normal gameplay; however, it can be viewed through hacking.
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<gallery>
MarioLuigiDD4.png|[[Mario]] & [[Luigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Fireball M.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Fireball L.png|35px]]<br>[[Fireball|Red Fireball]]{{footnote|main|1}} & [[Green Fireball]]
MarioLuigiDD4.png|[[Mario]] & [[Luigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Fireball M.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Fireball L.png|35px]]<br>[[Fireball]] (red){{footnote|main|1}} & [[Green Fireball|Fireball]] (green)
PeachDaisyDoubleDash.png|[[Princess Peach|Peach]] & [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]<br>[[File:MKDD Heart.png|35px]]<br>[[Heart (item)|Heart]]
PeachDaisyDoubleDash.png|[[Princess Peach|Peach]] & [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]<br>[[File:MKDD Heart.png|35px]]<br>[[Heart (item)|Heart]]
MKDD Yoshi and Birdo Artwork.png|[[Yoshi]] & [[Birdo]]<br>[[File:MKDD Yoshi Egg.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Birdo Egg.png|35px]]<br>[[Yoshi's Egg]] & [[Birdo's Egg]]
MKDD Yoshi and Birdo Artwork.png|[[Yoshi]] & [[Birdo]]<br>[[File:MKDD Yoshi Egg.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Birdo Egg.png|35px]]<br>[[Yoshi's Egg]] & [[Birdo's Egg]]
BabyDD.png|[[Baby Mario]] & [[Baby Luigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Chain Chomp.png|35px]]<br>[[Chain Chomp]]{{footnote|main|1}}
BabyDD.png|[[Baby Mario]] & [[Baby Luigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Chain Chomp.png|35px]]<br>[[Chain Chomp]]{{footnote|main|1}}
Toad and Toadette - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Toad]] & [[Toadette]]<br>[[File:Golden Mushroom.png|35px]]<br>[[Golden Mushroom]]{{footnote|main|2}}
Toad and Toadette - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Toad]] & [[Toadette]]<br>[[File:Golden Mushroom.png|35px]]<br>[[Golden Dash Mushroom|Golden Mushroom]]{{footnote|main|2}}
Koopa Troopa and Paratroopa - MKDD.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] & [[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[File:MKDD Triple Green Shells.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Triple Red Shells.png|35px]]<br>[[Triple Green Shells]]{{footnote|main|2}} & [[Triple Red Shells]]{{footnote|main|2}}
Koopa Troopa and Paratroopa - MKDD.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] & [[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[File:MKDD Triple Green Shells.png|35px]][[File:MKDD Triple Red Shells.png|35px]]<br>[[Triple Green Shells]]{{footnote|main|2}} & [[Triple Red Shells]]{{footnote|main|2}}
Donkey Kong and Diddy - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Donkey Kong]] & [[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[File:MKDD Giant Banana.png|35px]]<br>[[Giant Banana]]
Donkey Kong and Diddy - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Donkey Kong]] & [[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[File:MKDD Giant Banana.png|35px]]<br>[[Giant Banana]]
Bowser and Bowser Jr - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Bowser]] & [[Bowser Jr.]]<br>[[File:MKDD Bowser's Shell.png|35px]]<br>[[Bowser's Shell]]
Bowser and Bowser Jr - Mario Kart Double Dash.png|[[Bowser]] & [[Bowser Jr.]]<br>[[File:MKDD Bowser's Shell.png|35px]]<br>[[Bowser's Shell]]
Wario and Waluigi - MKDD.png|[[Wario]] & [[Waluigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Bob-omb.png|35px]]<br>[[Bob-omb]]{{footnote|main|1}}
Wario and Waluigi - MKDD.png|[[Wario]] & [[Waluigi]]<br>[[File:MKDD Bob-omb.png|35px]]<br>[[Bob-omb]]{{footnote|main|1}}
Petey Piranha and King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash.png||[[Petey Piranha]] & [[King Boo]]<br>Any special item, excluding Green Fireballs and Birdo's Egg
Petey Piranha and King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash.png||[[Petey Piranha]] & [[King Boo]]<br>Any special item, excluding green Fireballs and Birdo's Egg
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{footnote|note|1|Special items would become a regular item in future ''Mario Kart'' titles.}}
{{footnote|note|1|Special items would become a regular item in future ''Mario Kart'' titles.}}
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===''Mario Kart Arcade GP''===
===''Mario Kart Arcade GP''===
Special items appear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. They are specific to certain characters with each character having six special items. All special items must be unlocked by winning races.
Special items appear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. They are specific to certain characters with each character having six special items. All special items must be unlocked by winning races.
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!style="width:30%"|Item
!style="width:30%"|Item
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|Status
|Status
|-
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|'''[[Miracle Mushroom]]'''
|'''[[Golden Dash Mushroom|Miracle Mushroom]]'''
|Toad
|Toad
|Status
|Status
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|Blinky
|Blinky
|Status
|Status
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|}
|}
 
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===''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''===
===''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''===
Special items return in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''. [[Mario Coin]]s can be collected to unlock character-exclusive special items.
Special items return in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''. [[Mario Coin]]s can be collected to unlock character-exclusive special items.
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!style="width:30%"|Item
!style="width:30%"|Item
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|Donkey Kong
|Donkey Kong
|Drops backward
|Drops backward
|-
|'''[[Shell Body]]'''
|Bowser
|Status
|-
|-
|'''[[Flaming Tender]]'''
|'''[[Flaming Tender]]'''
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|Bowser
|Bowser
|Drops backward
|Drops backward
|-
|'''[[Wario Car]]'''
|Wario
|Status
|-
|-
|'''[[Stretch Punch]]'''
|'''[[Stretch Punch]]'''
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|Toad
|Toad
|Shoots forward or backward
|Shoots forward or backward
|-
|'''[[Egg Rider|Egg Body]]'''
|Yoshi
|Status
|-
|-
|'''[[Whacking Fan]]'''
|'''[[Whacking Fan]]'''
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===''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''===
===''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''===
Special items reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. However, unlike previous entries, after a character is selected, it is randomly assigned to a special item during a race. Palette swaps of characters will enable the use of an exclusive item only available to that swap.
Special items reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. However, unlike previous entries, after a character is selected, it is randomly assigned to a special item during a race. Palette swaps of characters will enable the use of an exclusive item only available to that swap.
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MKAGPDX Rampage Top.png|[[Wild Top]]
MKAGPDX Rampage Top.png|[[Wild Top]]
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MKAGPDX Flaming Tender.png|[[Flame Pepper]]
MKAGPDX Flaming Tender.png|[[Flame Pepper]]
MKAGPDX Energy Drink.png|[[Energy Drink]]
MKAGPDX Energy Drink.png|[[Energy Drink]]
MKAGPDX Power Ball.png|[[Magical Ball]]
MKAGPDX Magical Ball.png|[[Magical Ball]]
MKAGPDX Scuttle Bug.png|[[Scuttlebug]]
MKAGPDX Scuttle Bug.png|[[Scuttlebug]]
MKAGPDX Off-Key Speaker.png|[[Off-Key Speaker]]
MKAGPDX Off-Key Speaker.png|[[Off-Key Speaker]]
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MKAGPDX Thunder Stick.png|[[Thunder Stick|Stun Stick]]
MKAGPDX Thunder Stick.png|[[Thunder Stick|Stun Stick]]
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====Palette swap exclusives====
====Palette swap exclusives====
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===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
Special Items reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', now referred to as "[[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skills]]". [[Gold Mario]] can only use his special item, the [[Coin Box]], in Coin Rush during the [[Valentine's Tour]]. As of version 2.6.0, if a Super driver reaches level 5 or a High-End driver reaches level 4, they unlock an improved version of their special item (with a "+" symbol added on its name). Starting with the [[Snow Tour]], Normal drivers are also eligible for an improved special item at level 7.
{{main|Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)#Driver skills{{!}}Special skill (Mario Kart Tour) § Driver skills}}
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Special items reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', now assigned to drivers as "[[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skills]]". Uniquely, [[Gold Mario]] makes use of a different special item, the [[Coin Box]], during [[Coin Rush (Mario Kart Tour)|Coin Rush]] on [[N64 Frappe Snowland]], while his special item in regular races is the [[Fire Flower]] instead.
|-
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!Image
MKT Icon Triple Bananas.png|[[Triple Bananas]]
!Name
MKT Icon Giant Banana.png|[[Giant Banana]]
!Description
MKT Icon Triple Green Shells.png|[[Triple Green Shells]]
!Exclusive character(s)
MKT Icon Bowser's Shell.png|[[Bowser's Shell]]
|-
MKT Icon Double Bob-ombs.png|[[Double Bob-ombs]]
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Triple Bananas.png|x75px]]
MKT Icon Triple Mushrooms.png|[[Triple Mushrooms]]
|align=center|[[Triple Bananas]]
MKT Icon Fire Flower.png|[[Fire Flower]]
|"''Three bananas revolve around your kart. Tap the screen to throw them all at once and they'll land all lined up in a nice, tidy row!''"
MKT Icon Boomerang Flower.png|[[Boomerang Flower]]
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon WaluigiBusDriver.png|x35px|link=Waluigi|Waluigi (Bus Driver)]][[File:MKT Icon DaisySwimwear.png|x35px|link=Princess Daisy|Daisy (Swimwear)]][[File:MKT Icon DixieKong.png|x35px|link=Dixie Kong]][[File:MKT Icon DonkeyKongJrSNES.png|x35px|link=Donkey Kong Jr.|Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)]]
MKT Icon Ice Flower.png|[[Ice Flower]]
|-
MKT Icon Heart.png|[[Heart (item)|Heart]]
|align=center|Triple Bananas+
MKT Icon Yoshi's Egg.png|[[Yoshi's Egg]]
|"''Increases your chances of getting Triple Bananas. Plus, the bananas revolve faster!''"
MKT Icon Birdo's Egg.png|[[Birdo's Egg]]
|-
MKT Icon Bubble.png|[[Bubble]]
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Giant Banana.png|x75px]]
MKT Icon Banana Barrels.png|[[Banana Barrels]]
|align=center|[[Giant Banana]]
MKT Icon Mushroom Cannon.png|[[Mushroom Cannon]]
|"''Not only does this big banana spin out karts that hit it, but after being struck it breaks into three regular-sized Bananas. The only banana split you'll be sad to see!''"
MKT Icon Lucky Seven.png|[[Lucky Seven]]
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Morton.png|x35px|link=Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]][[File:MKT Icon DonkeyKong.png|x35px|link=Donkey Kong]][[File:MKT Icon MarioSunshine.png|x35px|link=Mario| Mario (Sunshine)]]
MKT Icon Coin Box.png|[[Coin Box]]
|-
MKT Icon Dash Ring.png|[[Dash Ring]]
|align=center|Giant Banana+
MKT Icon Bob-omb Cannon.png|[[Bob-omb Cannon]]
|"''Boosts your chances to get a Giant Banana. And when you do, it splits into even more bananas!''"
MKT Icon Hammer.png|[[Hammer]]
|-
MKT Icon Giga Bob-omb.png|[[Giga Bob-omb]]
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Triple Green Shells.png|x75px]]
MKT Icon Super Bell.png|[[Super Bell]]
|align=center|[[Triple Green Shells]]
MKT Icon Super Leaf.png|[[Super Leaf]]
|"''Three Green Shells revolve around your kart. Tap the screen to throw all of them at once and they'll fly in a straight line.''"
MKT Icon Capsule.png|[[Capsule]]
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon KoopaTroopa.png|x35px|link=Koopa Troopa]][[File:MKT Icon DryBones.png|x35px|link=Dry Bones]][[File:MKT Icon Iggy.png|x35px|link=Iggy Koopa|Iggy]][[File:MKT Icon Lakitu.png|x35px|link=Lakitu]][[File:MKT Icon GreenShyGuy.png|x35px|link=Shy Guy|Green Shy Guy]]
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|-
|align=center|Triple Green Shells+
|"''Increases your chances of getting Triple Green Shells. The shells will revolve faster.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Bowser's Shell.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Bowser's Shell]]
|''"This big ol' shell on loan from Bowser will crash any karts it hits and keep on going. It can only be thrown forward.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Bowser.png|x35px|link=Bowser]][[File:MKT Icon BowserJr.png|x35px|link=Bowser Jr.]][[File:MKT Icon DryBowser.png|x35px|link=Dry Bowser]]
|-
|align=center|Bowser's Shell+
|"''Bowser's Shell is bigger and a little better at tracking opponents.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Double Bob-ombs.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Double Bob-ombs]] (new)
|"''Two Bob-ombs will revolve around your kart. Tap the screen to throw them both at once. Two is better than one, right?''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon ShyGuy.png|x35px|link=Shy Guy]][[File:MKT Icon Roy.png|x35px|link=Roy Koopa|Roy]][[File:MKT Icon Wario.png|x35px|link=Wario]][[File:MKT Icon Waluigi.png|x35px|link=Waluigi]][[File:MKT Icon MarioMusician.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Musician)]][[File:MKT Icon BlackYoshi.png|x35px|link=Yoshi (species)|Black Yoshi]][[File:MKT Icon ToadetteExplorer.png|x35px|link=Toadette|Toadette (Explorer)]]
|-
|align=center|Double Bob-ombs+
|"''Adds a Bob-omb so you can attack with 3 Bob-ombs.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Triple Mushrooms.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Triple Mushrooms]]
|"''Why use just one Mushroom when you can use three? Tap the screen to use them all at once for a longer-lasting speed boost.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Toad.png|x35px|link=Toad]][[File:MKT Icon Toadette.png|x35px|link=Toadette]][[File:MKT Icon MarioClassic.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Classic)]][[File:MKT Icon PeachWedding.png|x35px|link=Princess Peach|Peach (Wedding)]][[File:MKT Icon MarioSNES.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (SNES)]][[File:MKT Icon LuigiLederhosen.png|x35px|link=Luigi|Luigi (Lederhosen)]][[File:MKT Icon MarioRacing.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Racing)]][[File:MKT Icon WhiteYoshi.png|x35px|link=Yoshi (species)|White Yoshi]]
|-
|align=center|Triple Mushrooms+
|"''Increases your chances of getting Triple Mushrooms and extends the dash time by a little.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Fire Flower.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Fire Flower]]
|"''Three fireballs will revolve around your kart. Tap the screen to throw them all at once, spinning out any kart they hit. You're really burning up the track now!''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Mario.png|x35px|link=Mario]][[File:MKT Icon Luigi.png|x35px|link=Luigi]][[File:MKT Icon RedKoopaFreerunning.png|x35px|link=Roving Racers|Red Koopa (Freerunning)]][[File:MKT Icon FireBro.png|x35px|link=Fire Bro]][[File:MKT Icon MetalMario.png|x35px|link=Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]][[File:MKT Icon MarioSanta.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Santa)]][[File:MKT Icon DaisyYukata.png|x35px|link=Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]][[File:MKT Icon PeachHalloween.png|x35px|link=Princess Peach|Peach (Halloween)]][[File:MKT Icon FireRosalina.png|x35px|link=Fire Mario|Fire Rosalina]][[File:MKT Icon PaulineRose.png|35px|link=Pauline|Pauline (Rose)]][[File:MKT Icon WarioCowboy.png|x35px|link=Wario|Wario (Cowboy)]]
|-
|align=center|Fire Flower+
|"''Adds another fireball, allowing you to throw four total.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Boomerang Flower.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Boomerang Flower]]
|"''Tap the screen to throw a boomerang. Not only will it spin out any karts it hits, but it will collect any surrounding Coins for you, too.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon BabyMario.png|x35px|link=Baby Mario]][[File:MKT Icon BabyLuigi.png|x35px|link=Baby Luigi]][[File:MKT Icon Larry.png|x35px|link=Larry Koopa|Larry]][[File:MKT Icon ToadPitCrew.png|x35px|link=Toad|Toad (Pit Crew)]][[File:MKT Icon BoomerangBro.png|x35px|link=Boomerang Bro]][[File:MKT Icon ShyGuyNinja.png|x35px|link=Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Ninja)]]
|-
|align=center|Boomerang Flower+
|"''Adds another Boomerang, allowing you to throw two total!''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Ice Flower.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Ice Flower]] (new)
|"''Three balls of ice will revolve around your kart. Tap the screen to throw them all at once and they'll freeze any kart they hit, causing them to slide''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon IceBro.png|x35px|link=Ice Bro]][[File:MKT Icon BlueKoopaFreerunning.png|x35px|link=Roving Racers|Blue Koopa (Freerunning)]][[File:MKT Icon PenguinLuigi.png|x35px|link=Penguin Mario|Penguin Luigi]][[File:MKT Icon IceMario.png|x35px|link=Ice Mario (Super Mario Galaxy)|Ice Mario]][[File:MKT Icon RosalinaAurora.png|x35px|link=Rosalina|Rosalina (Aurora)]]
|-
|align=center|Ice Flower+
|"''Adds another iceball, allowing you to throw four total!''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Heart.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Heart (item)|Heart]]
|"''This protective Heart revolves around your kart for a set amount of time, shielding you from attacks. It will vanish upon taking damage. You can stack up to five at once.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Wendy.png|x35px|link=Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]][[File:MKT Icon Peach.png|x35px|link=Princess Peach|Peach]][[File:MKT Icon Daisy.png|x35px|link=Princess Daisy|Daisy]][[File:MKT Icon PinkShyGuy.png|x35px|link=Shy Guy|Pink Shy Guy]][[File:MKT Icon BabyPeachCherub.png|x35px|link=Baby Peach|Baby Peach (Cherub)]][[File:MKT Icon DaisyFairy.png|x35px|link=Princess Daisy|Daisy (Fairy)]][[File:MKT Icon BabyMarioKoala.png|x35px|link=Baby Mario|Baby Mario (Koala)]]
|-
|align=center|Heart+
|"''You get 1 additional Heart! The additional Heart runs out quickly so make it count!''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Yoshi's Egg.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Yoshi's Egg]]
|"''Homes in on the kart in front of you and crashes once it hits. Three more items will fly out when it breaks. It's the item that keeps on giving!''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Yoshi.png|x35px|link=Yoshi]][[File:MKT Icon RedYoshi.png|x35px|link=Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]][[File:MKT Icon YoshiReindeer.png|x35px|link=Yoshi|Yoshi (Reindeer)]][[File:MKT Icon YoshiEggHunt.png|x35px|link=Yoshi|Yoshi (Egg Hunt)]]
|-
|align=center|Yoshi's Egg+
|"''Yoshi's Egg is bigger and it releases an additional item.''"
|- 
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Birdo's Egg.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Birdo's Egg]]  
|"''Homes in on the kart in front of you and crashes once it hits. Three more items will fly out when it breaks. It's the item that keeps on giving!''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Birdo.png|x35px|link=Birdo]][[File:MKT Icon BirdoLightBlue.png|x35px|link=Birdo (species)|Birdo (Light Blue)]][[File:MKT Icon BirdoYellow.png|x35px|link=Birdo (species)|Birdo (Yellow)]]
|-
|align=center|Birdo's Egg+
|"''Birdo's Egg is bigger and it releases an additional item.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Bubble.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Bubble]] (new)
|"''Briefly envelops your kart and protects you from damage for a set time. While in the bubble, you will get a speed boost and float in the air. Watch out, because it will vanish upon taking damage!''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon BabyPeach.png|x35px|link=Baby Peach]][[File:MKT Icon BabyDaisy.png|x35px|link=Baby Daisy]][[File:MKT Icon BabyRosalina.png|x35px|link=Baby Rosalina]][[File:MKT Icon Lemmy.png|x35px|link=Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]]
|-
|align=center|Bubble+
|"''Increases the Bubble's movement speed.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Banana Barrels.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Banana Barrels]] (new)
|"''Arm your kart with two fully-loaded barrels of Bananas! Continually shoots out Bananas in front of your kart for a set time.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon DiddyKong.png|x35px|link=Diddy Kong]][[File:MKT Icon FunkyKong.png|x35px|link=Funky Kong]]
|-
|align=center|Banana Barrels+
|"''The barrels will sometimes fire Giant Bananas.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Mushroom Cannon.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Mushroom Cannon]] (new)
|"''A cannon designed to resemble a Mushroom. Continually shoots out Mushrooms in front of your kart for a set time.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon MontyMole.png|x35px|link=Monty Mole]][[File:MKT Icon Peachette.png|x35px|link=Peachette]][[File:MKT Icon PeachKimono.png|x35px|link=Princess Peach|Peach (Kimono)]][[File:MKT Icon ToadPartyTime.png|x35px|link=Toad|Toad (Party Time)]][[File:MKT Icon ShyGuyPastryChef.png|x35px|link=Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)]][[File:MKT Icon MarioBaseball.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Baseball)]]
|-
|align=center|Mushroom Cannon+
|"''Fires a larger payload of Mushrooms in three directions.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Lucky Seven.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Lucky Seven]]
|"''Seven items (Red Shell, Banana, Green Shell, Bob-omb, Super Horn, Mushroom, and Blooper) revolve around your kart. Tap the screen to use all seven items at once.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon KingBoo.png|x35px|link=King Boo]][[File:MKT Icon Pauline.png|x35px|link=Pauline]][[File:MKT Icon DaisyHolidayCheer.png|x35px|link=Princess Daisy|Daisy (Holiday Cheer)]][[File:MKT Icon LuigiClassic.png|x35px|link=Luigi|Luigi (Classic)]][[File:MKT Icon MarioChef.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Chef)]][[File:MKT Icon MarioHalloween.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Halloween)]][[File:MKT Icon LuigiPainter.png|x35px|link=Luigi|Luigi (Painter)]][[File:MKT Icon Nabbit.png|x35px|link=Nabbit]][[File:MKT Icon LakituPartyTime.png|x35px|link=Lakitu|Lakitu (Party Time)]][[File:MKT Icon PeachHappi.png|35px|link=Peach|Happi Peach]]
|-
|align=center|Lucky Seven+
|"''3 coins are added to the items that appear.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Coin Box.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Coin Box]] (new)
|"''A box with a golden sheen. Generates a large amount of Coins in front of your kart for a set time.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon MarioHakama.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Hakama)]][[File:MKT Icon PeachVacation.png|x35px|link=Princess Peach|Peach (Vacation)]][[File:MKT Icon PinkGoldPeach.png|x35px|link=Pink Gold Peach]][[File:MKT Icon PaulinePartyTime.png|x35px|link=Pauline|Pauline (Party Time)]][[File:MKT Icon RosalinaSwimwear.png|x35px|link=Rosalina|Rosalina (Swimwear)]][[File:MKT Icon MarioTuxedo.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Tuxedo)]][[File:MKT Icon GoldKoopaFreerunning.png|x35px|link=Roving Racers|Gold Koopa (Freerunning)]][[File:MKT Icon DryBonesGold.png|x35px|link=Dry Bones|Dry Bones (Gold)]][[File:MKT Icon KingBooGold.png|x35px|link=King Boo|King Boo (Gold)]][[File:MKT Icon BowserSanta.png|x35px|link=Bowser|Bowser (Santa)]][[File:MKT Icon KingBobombGold.png|x35px|link=King Bob-omb|King Bob-omb (Gold)]]<br>[[File:MKT Icon GoldMario.png|x35px|link=Gold Mario]] (Coin Rush Mode)
|-
|align=center|Coin Box+
|"''This will sometimes spit out red coins.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Dash Ring.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Dash Ring]] (new)
|"''Tosses out three rings in front of you along the track. Pass through them for a speed boost!''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Ludwig.png|x35px|link=Ludwig Von Koopa|Ludwig]][[File:MKT Icon Rosalina.png|x35px|link=Rosalina]][[File:MKT Icon BlueYoshi.png|x35px|link=Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]][[File:MKT Icon RosalinaHalloween.png|x35px|link=Rosalina|Rosalina (Halloween)]][[File:MKT Icon PeachWintertime.png|x35px|link=Princess Peach|Peach (Wintertime)]][[File:MKT Icon BabyRosalinaDetective.png|x35px|link=Baby Rosalina|Baby Rosalina (Detective)]][[File:MKT Icon MarioSwimwear.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Swimwear)]][[File:MKT Icon PenguinToad.png|35px|link=Penguin Mario|Penguin Toad]]
 
|-
|align=center|Dash Ring+
|"''Gives you two more rings for five total, increasing your total boost potential.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Bob-omb Cannon.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Bob-omb Cannon]] (new)
|"''This launcher automatically launches a volley of Bob-ombs. Handle with care!''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon BlackShyGuy.png|x35px|link=Black Shy Guy]][[File:MKT Icon MarioHappi.png|x35px|link=Mario|Mario (Happi)]][[File:MKT Icon BuilderToad.png|x35px|link=Builder Mario|Builder Toad]][[File:MKT Icon PeachExplorer.png|x35px|link=Princess Peach|Peach (Explorer)]][[File:MKT Icon KingBooLuigisMansion.png|x35px|link=King Boo|King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)]][[File:MKT Icon WarioHiker.png|x35px|link=Wario|Wario (Hiker)]][[File:MKT Icon DryBowserGold.png|x35px|link=Dry Bowser|Dry Bowser (Gold)]][[File:MKT Icon BowserJrPirate.png|x35px|link=Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Pirate)]][[File:MKT Icon BirdoBlack.png|x35px|link=Birdo (species)|Birdo (Black)]]
|-
|align=center|Bob-omb Cannon+
|"''Adds another Bob-omb Cannon, allowing you to fire even more Bob-ombs.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Hammer.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Hammer]] (new)
|"''Throws multiple Hammers in an arc aimed at karts in front of yours.''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon HammerBro.png|x35px|link=Hammer Bro]][[File:MKT Icon BuilderMario.png|x35px|link=Builder Mario]][[File:MKT Icon CaptainToad.png|x35px|link=Captain Toad]][[File:MKT Icon BuilderLuigi.png|x35px|link=Builder Mario|Builder Luigi]][[File:MKT Icon BuilderToadette.png|x35px|link=Builder Mario|Builder Toadette]]
|-
|align=center|Hammer+
|"''You'll get two extra hammers to throw, widening the strike zone.''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Giga Bob-omb.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Giga Bob-omb]] (new)
|"''This giant Bob-omb's blast radius is second to none. Kick things off with a bang!''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon KingBobomb.png|x35px|link=King Bob-omb]][[File:MKT Icon ShyGuyGold.png|35px|link=Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Gold)]]
|-
|align=center|Giga Bob-omb+
|"''Giga Bob-omb is bigger and its blast radius is a bit wider!''"
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon Super Bell.png|x75px]]
|align=center|[[Super Bell]] (new)
|"''Ring the bell to strike your surroundings. The sound wave will protect you while it's ringing!''"
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[File:MKT Icon CatPeach.png|x35px|link=Cat Mario|Cat Peach]][[File:MKT Icon CatToad.png|35px|link=Cat Mario|Cat Toad]]
|-
|align=center|Super Bell+
|"''The bell rings an additional time, and it lasts longer.''"
|}
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====Gallery====
====Gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Mario Fire Flower.jpg|Mario using the Fire Flower
MKT Mario Fire Flower.jpg|Mario using the Fire Flower
MKT Yoshi's Egg.jpg|Yoshi using the Yoshi's Egg
MKT Yoshi's Egg.jpg|Yoshi using the Yoshi's Egg against Koopa Troopa
MKT Daisy Heart.jpg|Daisy using the Heart
MKT Daisy Heart.jpg|Daisy using the Heart
MKT DK Giant Banana.jpg|Donkey Kong using the Giant Banana
MKT DK Giant Banana.jpg|Donkey Kong using the Giant Banana against Dry Bones
MKT Rosalina Dash Ring.jpg|Rosalina using the Dash Ring
MKT Rosalina Dash Ring.jpg|Rosalina using the Dash Ring
MKT Mario Hakama Coin Box.jpg|Mario (Hakama) using the Coin Box
MKT Mario Hakama Coin Box.jpg|Mario (Hakama) using the Coin Box
MKT King Boo LM Bob-omb Cannon.jpg|King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) using the Bob-omb Cannon
MKT King Boo LM Bob-omb Cannon.jpg|King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) using the Bob-omb Cannon
MKT Ice Mario.jpg|Ice Mario using the Ice Flower
MKT Ice Mario.jpg|Ice Mario using the Ice Flower
MKT VS Mega Hammer Bro.jpg|Mega Hammer Bro using the Hammer
MKT VS Mega Hammer Bro.jpg|Mega Hammer Bro using the Hammer against Mario
MKT Gold Koopa Freerunning Tricking.jpg|Gold Koopa (Freerunning) using the Coin Box
MKT Gold Koopa Freerunning Tricking.jpg|Gold Koopa (Freerunning) using the Coin Box
MKT Ice Bro and Fire Bro.jpg|Fire Bro using the Fire Flower and Ice Bro using the Ice Flower
MKT Ice Bro and Fire Bro.jpg|Fire Bro using the Fire Flower and Ice Bro using the Ice Flower
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MKT Coin Box Pipe Drivers.jpg|Rosalina (Swimwear) using the Coin Box
MKT Coin Box Pipe Drivers.jpg|Rosalina (Swimwear) using the Coin Box
MKT GoldKingBobomb CoinBox.png|King Bob-omb (Gold) using the Coin Box
MKT GoldKingBobomb CoinBox.png|King Bob-omb (Gold) using the Coin Box
MKT Tour23 DryBonesCupChallenge.png|King Bob-omb using the Giga Bob-omb
</gallery>
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Special Item
Fireball in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!.
Mario's Special Item from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
First appearance Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003)
Latest appearance Mario Kart Tour (2019)
Effect Varies for each character

A Special Item is a certain item that is obtainable only to a specific character or group of characters. Unlike a standard item, most of these items can be obtained in any place during a race, and while a character holds a Special Item in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, the second character cannot have another Special Item from Item Boxes.

History

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Special items make their debut in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. Characters have special items exclusive to them. A certain special item is given to one of the two characters. Though some characters seem to have a personal power-up used only by them, some share the same function like the other's weapon. Petey Piranha and King Boo are the only characters who can receive any special item excluding the green Fireball and Birdo's Egg (due to the Mario Bros. and Yoshi and Birdo each having their own exclusive version of their special item while all other pairs have no difference in items). Additionally in Battle mode, all characters are able to use all the special items, but only Luigi can get a green Fireball while only Birdo can get a Magenta Egg.

A Yoshi's Egg, Bowser's Shell, and Bob-omb also make a cameo as rainbow decorations in the background of Rainbow Road. Due to a mistake, the Heart decoration was misplaced out of the course where it cannot be seen in normal gameplay; however, it can be viewed through hacking.

1 - Special items would become a regular item in future Mario Kart titles.
2 - Special Items were already regular items prior to Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Mario Kart Arcade GP

Special items appear in Mario Kart Arcade GP. They are specific to certain characters with each character having six special items. All special items must be unlocked by winning races.

Item Character Category
Star Mario and Luigi Status
Hammer Mario and Luigi Melee
Fireball Mario and Luigi Shoots forward or backward
Chain Chomp Mario and Luigi Lock-on shot
Block Mario and Luigi Drops backward
Special Coin Mario and Luigi Status
Star Mark Banana Donkey Kong Status
10T Hammer Donkey Kong Melee
Barrel Donkey Kong Shoots forward or backward
Giant Banana Donkey Kong Drops backward
Conga Donkey Kong Other
Delicious Banana Donkey Kong Status
Shell Body Bowser Status
Flaming Tender Bowser Other
Bowser Shell Bowser Shoots forward or backward
Thwomp Bowser Drops backward
Bullet Bill Bowser Shoots backward
Meat Bowser Status
Wario Car Wario Status
Stretch Punch Wario Melee
Bob-omb Wario Drops backward
Snot Bomb Wario Shoots forward or backward
Fart Gas Wario Drops backward
Garlic Wario Status
Miracle Mushroom Toad Status
Mushroom Hammer Toad Status
Mushroom Powder Toad Drops backward
Poison Mushroom Toad Shoots forward or backward
Sick Mushroom Toad Shoots backward
Fine Mushroom Toad Status
Egg Body Yoshi Status
Whacking Fan Yoshi Melee
Mystery Egg Yoshi Drops backward
Rolling Egg Yoshi Shoots forward or backward
Tongue Yoshi Other
Melon Yoshi Status
Power Pill Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Status
Quack Hammer Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Melee
Rally-X Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Drops backward
Galaga Boss Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Shoots forward
Pooka Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Shoots forward or backward
Fairy Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Status
Princess's Drink Peach Status
Frying Pan Peach Melee
Piranha Plant Peach Drops backward
Peach's Bird Peach Shoots forward or backward
Heart Peach Other
Cake Peach Status
Monster Shield Blinky Status
Monster's Hammer Blinky Melee
Flare Ball Blinky Drops backward
Petit Monster Blinky Shoots forward or backward
Ghost Morph Blinky Status
Monster Pill Blinky Status

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2

Special items return in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Mario Coins can be collected to unlock character-exclusive special items.

Item Character Category
Star Any character Status
Hammer Mario and Luigi Melee
Fireball Mario and Luigi Shoots forward or backward
Chain Chomp Mario and Luigi Lock-on shot
10T Hammer Donkey Kong Melee
DK Barrel Donkey Kong Shoots forward or backward
Giant Banana Donkey Kong Drops backward
Flaming Tender Bowser Other
Bowser Shell Bowser Shoots forward or backward
Thwomp Bowser Drops backward
Stretch Punch Wario Melee
Bob-omb Wario Drops backward
Snot Bomb Wario Shoots forward or backward
Mushroom Hammer Toad Status
Mushroom Powder Toad Drops backward
Poison Mushroom Toad Shoots forward or backward
Whacking Fan Yoshi Melee
Rolling Egg Yoshi Shoots forward or backward
Tongue Yoshi Other
Rally-X Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Drops backward
Galaga Boss Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Shoots forward
Pooka Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Shoots forward or backward
Frying Pan Peach Melee
Piranha Plant Peach Drops backward
Peach's Bird Peach Shoots forward or backward
Monster's Hammer Blinky Melee
Flare Ball Blinky Drops backward
Petit Monster Blinky Shoots forward or backward
Bagubagutchi Mametchi Drops backward
Chibi Syrup Mametchi Lock-on shot
Mame Block Mametchi Shoots forward or backward

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX

Special items reappear in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. However, unlike previous entries, after a character is selected, it is randomly assigned to a special item during a race. Palette swaps of characters will enable the use of an exclusive item only available to that swap.

Palette swap exclusives

Mario Kart Tour

Main article: Special skill (Mario Kart Tour) § Driver skills

Special items reappear in Mario Kart Tour, now assigned to drivers as "special skills". Uniquely, Gold Mario makes use of a different special item, the Coin Box, during Coin Rush on N64 Frappe Snowland, while his special item in regular races is the Fire Flower instead.

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