Best Mario Kart Characters

1. Yoshi

   

   Yoshi, once romanized as Yossy, is a fictional anthropomorphic dinosaur featured in video games published by Nintendo. He often appears as a sidekick and helper to Mario, playing key roles in many of Nintendo's most popular titles. Yoshi is especially well known for his appearances in the Yoshi's Island... read more

   Let's see, the pros of Yoshi: he has 9 colors to pick from, he looks cool in any vehicle, he's easy to use, he's super balanced, he is freaking adorable, and he represents the Mario series. One of my favorite characters, aside from Luigi.

   Cons: he does not have colors like purple, wool (Wooly World), and craft (Crafted World). Can't forget brown. Yeah, that's all that I can find that I don't like about him.

   He's just so cute and cool. Even in Smash Bros, he's fun to play as!

   I am glad that Yoshi is first on the list because he is and always will be my favorite Mario character. He's so adorable!

2. Toad

   

   Toad, known in Japan as Kinopio, is a major character in the Mario Bros. franchise. He assists Princess Peach in the Mushroom Kingdom and first appeared in Super Mario Bros. (1985). Toad is a recurring character in many Mario games, including New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad... read more

   Toad is all good. Although I reckon his mother doesn't dress him properly. Anyway, this is a good character and deserves to be in MK.

   Toad's the best around. Nothing's ever gonna bring him down!

   Out of all the male Mario characters, Toad is my favorite. He's such a cute, kind, and energetic little guy.

3. Waluigi

   

   Waluigi is a tall, self-centered, and rough-around-the-edges character who is often portrayed as Luigi's rival. He frequently causes chaos in various Mario spinoff games, usually paired with Wario. While he acts antagonistically, Waluigi is not truly evil and often shows loyalty and affection, especially... read more

   He deserves more than how he's treated. I love Waluigi as my uncle.

   Waluigi is Waluigi. Enough said.

4. Mario

   

   Mario, originally named Jumpman, is the main character of the Super Mario Bros. franchise and was created by Nintendo of Japan's game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Mario appears in nearly every game in the series, including many spin-off titles, with a few exceptions such as New Super Luigi U, the Luigi's... read more

   Try Wild Wing. It looks just like a red Lamborghini!

   He's the main character! You gotta love him!

5. Bowser Jr.

   

   Bowser Jr., sometimes simply called Jr., is a video game character in Nintendo's Mario franchise. He is depicted as the son of Bowser, the primary antagonist of the series. Bowser Jr. first appeared in Super Mario Sunshine in 2002 and has since become a recurring character in both mainline and spin-off... read more

   He's cute. The Royal Koopa Shell item in Double Dash made Jr. one of my mains since.

   The main reason why he's better than Bowser is because he's very cute.

   My favorite since Double Dash.

6. Luigi

   

   Luigi is a major character in video games and related media produced by Nintendo. He was originally introduced as a green-colored palette swap of Mario and is portrayed as Mario's younger, taller fraternal twin brother.

   Created by legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi appears in many... read more

   Luigi is the green brother that everyone needs to appreciate. Just trying out karting could have been scary for him, with the cannons and items and everything.

   He's the better brother, right?

   I hate when people like Mario just because he started the franchise and say that makes him a good character. Then turn around and say Mario is better than everyone else and Luigi sucks.

   Vote only for Luigi. He is better than Mario.

   Luigi is the best! He is an all-around, which makes him awesome, and he has great steering capabilities. I think he should be number 1 on this list! Enough said, OK?

7. Daisy

   

   Princess Daisy is a fictional character in the Mario series of video games, in which she is the princess of the fictional region of Sarasaland. She first appeared in the 1989 game Super Mario Land. Daisy has since become a recurring character in various Mario spin-off games, particularly in sports and... read more

   It's awesome she has been in every Mario Kart since Double Dash. And she really isn't that bad in the reaction area.

   If you played as Daisy in Double Dash, you'll never forget her name!

8. Funky Kong

   

   Funky Kong is a character from the SNES game Donkey Kong Country, where he runs Funky's Flights, providing transportation between game levels. He is best known for his appearance in Mario Kart Wii, where he became a fan favorite due to his high-performance stats. In the game, he has a +4 speed and +3... read more

   While some people might say Funky Kong is overrated, nothing beats the gorilla in cool shades.

   He was an icon in Wii and is still remembered and used today with that insane speed stat and off-road ability. Only Daisy in the Mach Bike can compete with him.

   Funky Kong is my favorite character of all time. Why is he not in MK8DX? He better be in MK9, but knowing Nintendo, it will be called Mario Kart 8 Extra Deluxe.

   The best things about Funky Kong are:

   - His sunglasses and bandana.

   - His Flame Runner combo.

   - He's OP.

   - He is in MKW, the best Mario Kart.

   Why do people always say Funky Kong is overrated? He deserves to be called the best Mario Kart character of all time.

9. Koopa Troopa

   

   Koopa Troopas, or simply Koopas, known in Japan as Nokonoko, are a fictional race of turtle-like creatures from the Mario series and its sister Yoshi series. They most often appear as common ground enemies. Over time, Koopa Troopas have become one of the most recognizable and recurring enemy types in... read more

   He and his circuit together are probably the best in town!

   I'm surprised how many people hate this guy. How can you?

10. Dry Bowser

    

    Dry Bowser is the skeletal version of Bowser, the main antagonist of the Mario franchise. He first appeared in New Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo DS, after Bowser was dropped into lava and re-emerged as a skeleton.

    Since then, Dry Bowser has appeared in titles like Super Mario 3D Land, the... read more

    He looks cooler than Bowser, he plays better than Bowser, and he's one of the main stars in the stories written by Yoshizilla-Rhedosaurus. He's my kind of dragon.

    Dry Bones is cool, but Dry Bowser may be better!

    He looks so cool, and he is pretty good and popular in the games. He is one of my favorite characters in Mario Kart and other games.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Chargin' Chuck

    

    This guy has appeared in both Tour and now will appear in World. This enemy is cool, and with its linebacker build, it clearly has some experience in sports.

    I hope this guy becomes a popular pick, but I think he will be overshadowed by new entries like the cow from Moo Moo Meadows or Moo Moo Farm.

12. ?

    Poochy

    
The Contenders

13. Dry Bones

    

    Dry Bones is a recurring enemy species in the Super Mario series of video games, first appearing in Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988). He made his debut as a playable character in Mario Superstar Baseball (2005).

    Since then, Dry Bones has become a fan favorite and appeared as a playable character in... read more

    This character has been a favorite since its first appearance in DS for a reason.

    1. The Dry Bomber is iconic and always will be.

    2. He's cute but also cool at the same time.

    3. He's Dry Bones, come on!

    Are you serious? What is Dry Bones doing at #24? He needs to be in the top 5. He's awesome with the Bullet Bike in Mario Kart Wii. He got replaced by Baby Rosalina, so he better be in Mario Kart 9.

    I don't know why, but I find Dry Bones so gosh-darned cool.

14. Shy Guy

    

    Shy Guys are recurring enemies in the Mario and Yoshi video game series. They are known for wearing masks, which they use to hide their faces due to their shyness. These characters have appeared in various games, often acting in different roles such as enemies, racers, and sports players.

    How dare you put Shy Guy this low! Look at his cute little face. He should at least be somewhere in the top 5.

    Why's there so much hate? This guy's awesome. Although I do wonder what's on the other side of his mask...

    Shy Guy should be so much higher on this list! At least put him above Metal Mario!

15. Peach

    

    Princess Peach is a major character in the Mario Bros. franchise. She is the lead female character in the series. She is usually the character who needs to be rescued in most Mario games, but she has also appeared as a playable character in main-series Mario games, including Super Mario 3D World, Super... read more

    How is Baby Luigi better than Peach? Explain your logic, please.

    Peach is claimed to be:

    - Short-tempered/bossy.

    - Weak/helpless.

    - Lazy.

    What Peach REALLY is:

    - Capable of defending herself (idiots who haven't actually researched her don't know this because they want to fill their top ten reasons to hate Peach with crappy reasons since they don't have enough valid reasons to hate her).

    - Overhated (people call Rosalina underrated now because of recent hate, yet Peach's popularity hasn't changed at all).

    - A first-place winner for the most used woman in gaming.

    To top it off, she's one place higher than a person only featured in an arcade version.

16. Rosalina

    

    Rosalina, known as Rosetta in Japan, is a major character in the Mario franchise created by Nintendo. She first appeared in the 2007 game Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii and later returned in its sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2, in 2010. Since then, she has been featured in many main-series Mario... read more

    People, please stop hating on her. This list is about Mario Kart, not characters you don't like.

    Rosalina and Inky (the light blue ghost from the Pac-Man series) would be great arch-rivals!

    At 15? More like 1. I've always loved Rosalina. Even though I am a boy, Rosalina is my favorite by far.

17. Metal Mario

    

    Metal Mario is a character that appears in both the Mario series and the Super Smash Bros. series. He first appeared in the Nintendo 64 version of Super Smash Bros. Although he resembles Mario when using a Metal Cap, Metal Mario is treated as a separate character in the fighting games. He has a heavier... read more

18. Toadette

    

    Toadette is a character in the Mario series. She is a female Toad who first appeared in the Nintendo GameCube game Mario Kart: Double Dash!! in 2003. Since then, she has appeared in multiple Mario titles, often as a playable character.

    I am trying to get Toadette and it is harder than you might think, but I've heard about how awesome she is.

    Toad and Toadette are the best!

    Top 5:

    5. Mario

    4. Luigi

    3. Yoshi

    2. Toadette

    1. Toad

    She is very cute, and it's sad she wasn't in Mario Kart 7, but she is back in 8 and Tour.

19. King Boo

    

    In the Super Mario series, King Boo is the leader of the Boos and serves as a recurring antagonist. He is a ghostly figure depicted as a large white Boo wearing a crown, resembling the one worn by Princess Peach. King Boo often allies with King Bowser in attempts to thwart Mario and his friends.... read more

    He is the king of all ghosts. How can King Boo not be awesome?

    Yay, King Boo as a racer! This character made me laugh because if you drift in Mario Kart Wii, he shows his tongue! Funny moments!

    I like his Lucky 7 in the game and how cute he looks. He is one of my favorite characters in Mario Kart and other games.

20. Bowser

    

    Bowser is the main antagonist of the Mario Bros. franchise. From kidnapping Princess Peach to disrupting games in the Mario Party spinoff series, this king of the Koopas has become a recurring enemy in the series. He first appeared in the 1985 video game Super Mario Bros., in which he kidnapped Princess... read more

    Bowser isn't that popular anymore. I don't know what happened to him, but I still love him.

21. Diddy Kong

    

    Diddy Kong is a fictional character in the Donkey Kong Country video game series. He first appeared in the 1994 game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo. Diddy Kong is known as Donkey Kong's sidekick and is a playable character in several games.

    Diddy Kong is the second-best Nintendo character in existence, and he should definitely be WAY higher on this list.

    I like the Kong family! When are they going to add Dixie Kong?

22. Donkey Kong

    

    Donkey Kong is an arcade game released by Nintendo in 1981. It is an early example of the platform game genre, as the gameplay focuses on maneuvering the main character across a series of platforms while dodging and jumping over obstacles. The game marked the debut of both Donkey Kong and Mario (originally... read more

    Dude, the first Mario game was called Donkey Kong! Make him higher, please.

23. Paratroopa

    

    Koopa Paratroopas, also known as Sky Troopas, Para-Koopas, or simply Paratroopas, are winged versions of the Koopa Troopa in the Mario franchise. When stomped or jumped on, they lose their wings and become regular Koopa Troopas. These characters have appeared in many Mario games, often serving as common... read more

    Paratroopa is a lot better than that mushroom boy, Toad. Therefore, he should be #1. Come on! Would you rather have an obnoxious 6-year-old or a spiritual tortoise from heaven?

24. Petey Piranha

    

    Petey Piranha is a large mutant version of the Piranha Plant in the Super Mario franchise. He first appeared in Super Mario Sunshine and has since become a recurring boss character in the series. Petey has also featured in various sports and spin-off games.

25. Wiggler

    

    Wigglers are a species of caterpillar in the Mario franchise. They have segmented bodies and comically large noses. Typically yellow and slow-moving when calm, they become red and charge aggressively when provoked, such as when jumped on by the player.

    Wiggler should be in the next Mario Kart game. The only thing holding him back is a bike animation.

    Ah, yes, the best Mario Kart 7 character, Wiggler.

    That character is as cute as Yoshi!

26. Morton

    There is a reason why he's the most popular Koopaling. The Koopalings are actually good, and Morton is one of the best examples.

    He used to be my go-to pick in Mario Kart, and he is still one of my favorite racers to this day.

    Morton and Cat Peach are my main characters in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and they are great.

    He is cool and my third favorite Koopaling. Also, face it, the Koopaling hatebase is probably a bunch of little kids who don't even know what SMB3 is.

27. King Bob-omb

    

    King Bob-omb debuted as a boss character in the 1996 video game Super Mario 64. He became a recurring boss in later spinoff games such as Mario Party 9 and Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. He is known for his royal appearance and explosive attacks.

    I love his special item in Tour.