Mario Kart: Double Dash!! / Characters
Mario Kart Double Dash characters and special items
Compare every standard pair’s signature item family.
Edition covered
Original GameCube release. Course remakes and item behavior from later Mario Kart games are excluded.
9 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Quick notes
- Choose the special-item pairing. Characters keep their special-item identity even when paired with someone else.
- Compare weight before choosing a kart. Light characters can share lighter karts, while a heavier teammate shifts the available vehicle class.
- Keep rare items contextual. Special items still depend on the item-box result and race situation.
- Treat King Boo and Petey as exceptions. These unlockable heavy characters can obtain many special items.
Compare weight before choosing a kart
| Pair idea | Item coverage | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Peach + Koopa | Heart and triple shells | Medium kart availability. |
| Baby Mario + Toad | Chain Chomp and Golden Mushroom | Light kart recovery. |
| Yoshi + Bowser | Egg and Bowser’s Shell | Heavy kart handling. |
| Mario + Diddy Kong | Fireballs and Giant Banana | Medium kart behavior. |
Useful tip
Special items still depend on the item-box result and race situation. Picking a character does not guarantee that their special appears at the next box.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Wiki: Double Dash reference | www.mariowiki.com |