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Thumbnail of the Wendy Cup challenge from the Mario Bros. Tour; a Do Jump Boosts challenge set on RMX Mario Circuit 1 (reused as the Morton Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Mario Tour and the Rosalina Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Mii Tour)
Yoshi performs a Jump Boost in Mario Kart Tour.
“Different drivers will perform different Jump Boosts.”
Lakitu, Mario Kart Tour

A Jump Boost (also known as a trick[1][2] or stunt) is a technical move in the Mario Kart series that first appeared in Mario Kart Wii. After jumping off most ramps, characters can perform Jump Boosts.

History[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

Bowser's Castle from Mario Kart Wii
Baby Luigi performs a trick in Mario Kart Wii.

Tricks are introduced in Mario Kart Wii. When executed during jumps caused by small ramps, they cause a short boost after landing. If launching off of Dash Panels, the vehicle flips before the trick, the tricks increase the length of the boost received upon landing and special animations can be seen when pressing Up or Down. Karts flip horizontally (similar to a corkscrew motion) while bikes flip vertically if using the Up or Down controls. Many basic tricks include Mario and Luigi looking backwards and waving or wagging their feet, but more notable tricks include Yoshi sticking out his tongue, King Boo shrinking and laughing, or Donkey Kong's and Funky Kong's one-handed upside down flip.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Toad performs a jump action in Mario Kart 7.
Toad performs a jump action in Mario Kart 7.

Tricks reappear in Mario Kart 7, where they are known as jump actions.[3] They can be activated by pressing R Button while going over a ramp (including a Glide Ramp) or an element of the course that causes the kart to jump. They now are the sole way to obtain a boost, known as Jump Boost,[3] when landing from said jumps. However, characters no longer spin or flip at all when performing one. Unlike Tricks in Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 7 has only 2 variations of a stunt per character. Each character in Mario Kart 7 has at least one animation of them facing the screen, while the other animation does not (for Metal Mario's case, however, both of his animations show him not facing the screen, making him the only character with this trait). For example, Luigi has two stunts, the first being an animation of him punching the air, and the second being Luigi flailing his arms about.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Larry's special second trick, while riding a sport bike.
Larry Koopa performs a trick in Mario Kart 8.

In Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the trick and Jump Boost mechanics are the same of Mario Kart 7.[2] There is a new sound effect when a character performs a trick. There are a total of nine tricks for each character, three for karts, three for standard bikes and ATVs and three for sport bikes, although all of the sport bikes tricks, despite their slightly different coding, end up being the same ones performed on standard bikes and ATVs, with the exception of the tricks of Peach, Larry Koopa, and Baby Daisy, who have a trick which is different when performed on a sport bike. Two of the three trick types have no special requirements, though the second type is always used as a glider pad trick. The third type is only seen at anti-gravity segments where the player can spin or flip their vehicle when performing a trick. When tricking, how karts/bikes/ATVs spin/flip can also be controlled by which button from the +Control Pad is pressed, or which way the Wii Remote/Wii U GamePad is tilted.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Thumbnail of the King Boo Cup challenge from the Pirate Tour; a Do Jump Boosts challenge set on SNES Choco Island 1 (reused as the Monty Mole Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Summer Tour)
Monty Mole performs a trick in Mario Kart Tour.

Tricks and Jump Boosts return in Mario Kart Tour. This time, the trick triggering a Jump Boost is automatically executed when the player runs over a ramp or an obstacle. It reuses the sound effect from Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 7 and many animations from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, including the anti-gravity jump animations.

Additionally, nearly every course within the game gains a Trick and Reverse/Trick variant where players can rapidly rack up combos from executing several Jump Boosts. There are also tours entirely based on tricks, aptly named the Trick Tour, where all the courses within that tour are R/T variants of several courses. Though not named as such, the 2020 Mario vs. Luigi Tour, the Toad vs. Toadette Tour, and the 2023 New Year's Tour (aside from included battle courses) also follow this very concept. Coincidentally, the Builder characters all have mostly Trick and Reverse/Trick variants as their favored and favorite courses.

There is a bonus challenge in the game known as Do Jump Boosts, which, as the name indicates, requires the player to perform Jump Boosts. In these challenges, many additional ramps are added.

The following karts increase the boosting time and points from Jump Boosts.

Special skill Karts
Jump Boost Plus icon from Mario Kart Tour
Jump Boost Plus
Increases Jump Boost boost time and points earned for performing one.
+4 points
MushmellowCheep ChargerGreen Cheep Charger
+6 points
Turbo YoshiCloud 9Super 1Tea CoupeGreen Standard 8Blue RoyaleYellow Turbo YoshiDK JumboChrome DK JumboPara-WingBlue Turbo BirdoRed Turbo Birdo
+8 points
Yellow TaxiMacharonWildfire FlyerGilded PrancerApple KartBright BunnyClanky KartGold EggFestival GirlGold Pipe FrameGreen CircuitDark TricksterFast FrankDecal StreamlinerPink DozerPink B Dasher Mk. 2Cream B Dasher Mk. 2Frosty BellsJukebox BuggyCupid's ArrowProp KartFlower KartPink Capsule KartCream Cat CruiserShielded SpeedsterGold Sweet RideStreetleSwift TalonGold Rambi RiderPink SpeederGold Lunar CruiserHot Pot Hot RodBright GirlBronze CucumberGreen CometDolphin DrifterGold B DasherBruiserSnow SkimmerOffroaderCheep SnorkelDark BuggySilver Bullet BlasterJade Hop RodKamek's Zoom BroomVampire FlyerPiranha PipesGoo-Goo BlackRainbow Pipe BuggyGoldSushiRacerWaluigi Racer Mk. 2Wiggler EggWild Wiggler

Trick animations[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

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Kart[edit]

Character +Control Pad up +Control Pad left+Control Pad right +Control Pad down
Baby Mario Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Baby Luigi Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Baby Peach Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Baby Daisy Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Toad Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Toadette Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick
Dry Bones Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick
Mario Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Luigi Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Peach Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Daisy Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Yoshi Yoshi performing a Trick Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick
Birdo Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong performing a Trick Diddy Kong performing a Trick Diddy Kong performing a Trick
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Wario Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Waluigi Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Bowser Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
King Boo King Boo performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii King Boo performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii King Boo performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Rosalina Rosalina performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Rosalina performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Rosalina performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Funky Kong Funky Kong performing a Trick Funky Kong performing a Trick Funky Kong performing a Trick
Dry Bowser Dry Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Dry Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Dry Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Mii Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick

Bike[edit]

Character +Control Pad up +Control Pad up from a high-speed ramp +Control Pad left +Control Pad right +Control Pad down +Control Pad down from a high-speed ramp
Baby Mario Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick
Baby Luigi Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick
Baby Peach Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a trick
Baby Daisy Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a trick
Toad Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a trick Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a trick
Toadette Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a trick Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a trick
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a trick
Dry Bones Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a trick
Mario Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Luigi Luigi performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Peach Peach performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Daisy Daisy performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Daisy performing a Trick Daisy performing a Trick Daisy performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Yoshi Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Birdo Birdo performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Diddy Kong performing a Trick Diddy Kong performing a Trick Diddy Kong performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Wario Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Waluigi Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Bowser Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick
King Boo King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick
Rosalina Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick
Funky Kong Funky Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Funky Kong performing a Trick Funky Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Funky Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Funky Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Dry Bowser Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick
Mii Mii performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.

Hang-on type bikes[edit]

Note: only medium-sized drivers perform different tricks while riding a hang-on type bike.

Character +Control Pad up +Control Pad up from a high-speed ramp +Control Pad left +Control Pad right +Control Pad down +Control Pad down from a high-speed ramp
Mario Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick
Luigi Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick
Peach Peach performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick
Daisy Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Princess Daisy's left bike trick Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Princess Daisy's down bike trick Daisy performing a Trick
Yoshi Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Birdo Birdo performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Birdo performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong's up bike trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Diddy Kong's Left Bike Trick Diddy Kong performing his right trick on a bike Diddy Kong's down bike trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Mii Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Character Trick 1

R Button

Trick 2

R Button

Mario Mario performing a trick. Mario performing a trick.
Luigi Luigi performing a trick. Luigi performing a trick.
Peach Peach performing a trick. Peach performing a trick.
Yoshi Yoshi performing a trick. Yoshi performing a trick.
Bowser Bowser performing a trick. Bowser performing a trick.
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a trick. Donkey Kong performing a trick.
Toad Toad performing a trick in Mario Kart 7. Compressed. Toad performing a trick in Mario Kart 7. Compressed.
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performing a trick. Koopa Troopa performing a trick.
Daisy Daisy performing a trick. Daisy performing a trick.
Wario Wario performing a trick. Wario performing a trick.
Rosalina Rosalina performing a trick. Rosalina performing a trick.
Metal Mario Metal Mario performing a trick. Metal Mario performing a trick.
Shy Guy Shy Guy performing a trick. Shy Guy performing a trick.
Honey Queen Honey Queen performing a trick. Honey Queen performing a trick.
Wiggler Wiggler performing a trick. Wiggler performing a trick.
Lakitu Lakitu performing a trick. Lakitu performing a trick.
Male Mii Mii performing a trick. Mii performing a trick.
Female Mii Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.

Mario Kart 8[edit]

Kart[edit]

Character Trick 1

ZR ButtonR Button

Trick 2 (Glider Trick)

ZR ButtonR Button

Special Trick

ZR ButtonR Button

Mario Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Luigi Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Peach Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Daisy Daisy Kart Trick MK8 Daisy Kart Trick MK8 MK8 Tricks Daisy.
Rosalina Rosalina, performing a trick. Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Rosalina, performing a trick.
Metal Mario Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Yoshi Yoshi performs a trick. Yoshi performs a trick. Yoshi performs a trick.
Toad Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performs a trick. Koopa Troopa performs a trick. Koopa Troopa performs a trick.
Shy Guy Shy Guy performing a trick. Shy Guy performing a trick. Shy Guy performing a trick.
Lakitu Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Toadette Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Mario Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Luigi Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Peach Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Daisy Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Rosalina Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Pink Gold Peach Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Bowser Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Wario Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Waluigi Waluigi performs a trick. Waluigi performs a trick. Waluigi performs a trick.
Iggy Iggy Koopa performs a trick. Iggy Koopa performs a trick. Iggy Koopa performs a trick.
Roy Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Lemmy Lemmy Koopa performs a trick. Lemmy Koopa performs a trick. Lemmy Koopa performs a trick.
Larry Larry Koopa performs a trick. Larry Koopa performs a trick. Larry Koopa performs a trick.
Wendy Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Ludwig Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Morton Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Male Mii A male Mii performs a trick. A male Mii performs a trick. A male Mii performs a trick.
Female Mii The female Mii's second trick in Mario Kart 8 A female Mii performing a trick in Mario Kart 8 The female Mii's anti gravity trick in Mario Kart 8
Tanooki Mario Tanooki Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Tanooki Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Tanooki Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Cat Peach Cat Peach performs a trick. Cat Peach performs a trick. Cat Peach performs a trick.
Link Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Male Villager Male Villager performs a trick. Male Villager performs a trick. Male Villager performs a trick.
Female Villager Female Villager performs a trick. Female Villager performs a trick. Female Villager performs a trick.
Isabelle Isabelle performs a trick. Isabelle performs a trick. Isabelle performs a trick.
Dry Bowser Dry Bowser performs a trick. Dry Bowser performs a trick. Dry Bowser performs a trick.

Bike/ATV[edit]

Note: when a trick on sport bikes is the same, or similar to the corresponding trick on standard bikes and ATVs, only one trick is shown.

Character Trick 1

ZR ButtonR Button

Trick 2 (Glider Trick)

ZR ButtonR Button

Special Trick

ZR ButtonR Button

Mario Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Luigi Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Peach Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.Princess Peach performs a trick. Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Daisy Princess Daisy performs a trick. Daisy Bike Trick MK8 Daisy Bike Trick MK8
Rosalina Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Metal Mario Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Yoshi Yoshi performs a trick. Yoshi performs a trick. Yoshi performs a trick.
Toad Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performs a trick. Koopa Troopa performs a trick. Koopa Troopa performs a trick.
Shy Guy Shy Guy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Shy Guy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Shy Guy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Lakitu Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Toadette Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Mario Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Luigi Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Peach Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Daisy Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Daisy performing a trick.Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Rosalina Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Pink Gold Peach Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Bowser Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Wario Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Waluigi Waluigi performs a trick. Waluigi performs a trick. Waluigi performs a trick.
Iggy Iggy Koopa performs a trick. Iggy Koopa performs a trick. Iggy Koopa performs a trick.
Roy Roy Koopa, performing a trick. Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Lemmy Lemmy Koopa performs a trick. Lemmy Koopa performs a trick. Lemmy Koopa performs a trick.
Larry Larry Koopa performs a trick. Larry Koopa performs a trick.Larry Koopa performs a trick. Larry Koopa performs a trick.
Wendy Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Ludwig Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Morton Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Male Mii A male Mii performs a trick. A male Mii performs a trick. A male Mii performs a trick.
Female Mii The Female Mii performing a bike trick in Mario Kart 8 The Female Mii's second bike trick animation in Mario Kart 8 The Female Mii's Antigravity trick animation in Mario Kart 8
Tanooki Mario Tanooki Mario performs a trick. Tanooki Mario performs a trick. Tanooki Mario performs a trick.
Cat Peach Cat Peach performs a trick. Cat Peach performs a trick. Cat Peach performs a trick.
Link Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Male Villager Male Villager performs a trick. Male Villager performs a trick. Male Villager performs a trick.
Female Villager Female Villager performs a trick. Female Villager performs a trick. Female Villager performs a trick.
Isabelle Isabelle performs a trick. Isabelle performs a trick. Isabelle performs a trick.
Dry Bowser Dry Bowser performs a trick. Dry Bowser performs a trick. Dry Bowser performs a trick.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

All characters from Mario Kart 8 reuse the same trick animations for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Characters added in the base game do not have separate animations for karts and bikes/ATVs, while those added in the Booster Course Pass do. All added alternate costumes retain the tricks of their original counterpart. Mii Racing Suits added in Wave 6 have unique anti-gravity trick animations.

Kart[edit]

Character Trick 1

ZR ButtonR Button

Trick 2 (Glider Trick)

ZR ButtonR Button

Special Trick

ZR ButtonR Button

King Boo King Boo performing a trick. King Boo performing a trick. King Boo performing a trick.
Gold Mario Gold Mario performing a trick. Gold Mario performing a trick. Gold Mario performing a trick.
Dry Bones Dry Bones performing a trick. Dry Bones performing a trick. Dry Bones performing a trick.
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a trick. Bowser Jr. performing a trick. Bowser Jr. performing a trick.
Inkling Girl Inkling Girl performing a trick. Inkling Girl performing a trick. Inkling Girl performing a trick.
Inkling Boy Inkling Boy performing a trick. Inkling Boy performing a trick. Inkling Boy performing a trick.
Birdo Birdo performing a trick. Birdo performing a trick. Birdo performing a trick.
Petey Piranha Petey Piranha performing a Jump Boost Petey Piranha performing a Jump Boost Petey Piranha performing a Jump Boost
Wiggler Wiggler performing a Jump Boost. Wiggler performing a Jump Boost. Wiggler performing a Jump Boost.
Kamek Kamek performing a Jump Boost. Kamek performing a Jump Boost. Kamek performing a Jump Boost.
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong performing a Jump Boost. Diddy Kong performing a Jump Boost. Diddy Kong performing a Jump Boost.
Funky Kong Funky Kong performing a Jump Boost. Funky Kong performing a Jump Boost. Funky Kong performing a Jump Boost.
Pauline Pauline performing a Jump Boost. Pauline performing a Jump Boost. Pauline performing a Jump Boost.
Peachette Peachette performing a Jump Boost. Peachette performing a Jump Boost. Peachette performing a Jump Boost.

Bike/ATV[edit]

Character Trick 1

ZR ButtonR Button

Trick 2 (Glider Trick)

ZR ButtonR Button

Special Trick

ZR ButtonR Button

King Boo King Boo performing a trick. King Boo performing a trick. King Boo performing a trick.
Gold Mario Gold Mario performing a trick. Gold Mario performing a trick. Gold Mario performing a trick.
Dry Bones Dry Bones performing a trick. Dry Bones performing a trick. Dry Bones performing a trick.
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a trick. Bowser Jr. performing a trick. Bowser Jr. performing a trick.
Inkling Girl Inkling Girl performing a trick. Inkling Girl performing a trick. Inkling Girl performing a trick.
Inkling Boy Inkling Boy performing a trick. Inkling Boy performing a trick. Inkling Boy performing a trick.
Birdo Birdo performing a trick. Birdo performing a trick. Birdo performing a trick.
Petey Piranha Petey Piranha performing a Jump Boost. Petey Piranha performing a Jump Boost. Petey Piranha performing a Jump Boost.
Wiggler Wiggler performing a Jump Boost. Wiggler performing a Jump Boost. Wiggler performing a Jump Boost.
Kamek Kamek performing a Jump Boost. Kamek performing a Jump Boost. Kamek performing a Jump Boost.
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong performing a Jump Boost. Diddy Kong performing a Jump Boost. Diddy Kong performing a Jump Boost.
Funky Kong Funky Kong performing a Jump Boost. Funky Kong performing a Jump Boost. Funky Kong performing a Jump Boost.
Pauline Pauline performing a Jump Boost. Pauline performing a Jump Boost. Pauline performing a Jump Boost.
Peachette Peachette performing a Jump Boost. Peachette performing a Jump Boost. Peachette performing a Jump Boost.

Mii Racing Suits[edit]

Suit Kart Bike/ATV
? Block A Mii in the ? Block Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost. A Mii in the ? Block Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Castle A Mii in the Castle Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost. A Mii in the Castle Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Toadette A Mii in the Toadette Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Dry Bowser A Mii in the Dry Bowser Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost. A Mii in the Dry Bowser Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Chain Chomp A Mii in the Chain Chomp Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Cheep Cheep A Mii in the Cheep Cheep Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Dolphin A Mii in the Dolphin Mii Racing Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Pokey A Mii in the Pokey Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Blooper A Mii in the Blooper Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Koopa Clown Car A Mii in the Koopa Clown Car Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Para-Biddybud A Mii in the Para-Biddybud Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Ice Cream A Mii in the Ice Cream Suit performing a Jump Boost. A Mii in the Ice Cream Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Birdo A Mii in the Birdo Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Petey Piranha A Mii in the Petey Piranha Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Wiggler A Mii in the Wiggler Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Goomba A Mii in the Goomba Suit performing a Jump Boost.
Moo Moo A Mii in the Moo Moo Suit performing a Jump Boost.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Main article: List of Mario Kart Tour trick animations

All characters from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reuse the same tricks in Mario Kart Tour. As bikes/ATVs do not return, all characters have a set of three tricks, including new characters, returning characters that are not playable in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and variants. Despite anti-gravity sections being absent in the game, the anti-gravity tricks still remain and the animations only play when the kart does not flip in any directions.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart 7[edit]

  • Electronic manual description:
    • English:
      Press R Button at the moment you jump off a ramp or similar object to perform a jump action. When performed correctly, this will give you a short speed boost upon landing.

Mario Kart 8[edit]

  • Electronic manual description:
    • English:
      Press ZR Button when jumping over ramps and similar objects to perform a trick in midair. Get the timing right to get a brief speed boost when you land.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

  • Tips & Tricks: "When you hit a ramp, you'll automatically perform a Jump Boost and get a burst of speed upon landing."
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "Perform a Jump Boost and get a burst of speed by driving off ramps and other bumps in the road! Just hit the ramp and let your driver take care of the rest. Ramps come in all shapes and sizes, so be sure to try jumping off of everything you can!"[4]

See also[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スタント[?]
Sutanto
Stunt
Chinese (simplified) 跳跃动作[?]
Tiàoyuè Dòngzuò
Jumping Action
Chinese (traditional) 跳躍動作[?]
Tiàoyuè Dòngzuò
Jumping Action
Dutch Trucje[?] Trick. Trucje is the diminutive form of truc (trick).
French (NOE) Saut synchro[?] Synchronised jump
German Stunt[?] -
Italian Salto turbo[?] Turbo jump
Korean 점프 액션[?]
Jeompeu Aeksyeon
Jump action
Portuguese (NOA) Salto impulsionado[?] Boosted jump
Portuguese (NOE) Salto Turbo[?] Turbo Jump
Spanish (NOA) Piruetas[?] Somersault
Spanish (NOE) Acrobacias[?] Stunt

Trivia[edit]

  • In an American commercial for Mario Kart DS, a CG animation has Mario performing a trick over a ramp, even though the first game to introduce tricks is the next game, Mario Kart Wii.
  • In Mario Kart 7, a Jump Boost will have a different sound effect when performed on Rainbow Road and SNES Rainbow Road.
    • Likewise, in Mario Kart 8, playing as Villager will also result in a different sound upon performing a Jump Boost.
  • Link and Champion’s Tunic Link pull out the Triforce in one of their tricks, while both of them pull out a sword in their other two tricks, with Link using the Master Sword and Champion’s Tunic Link using the Guardian Sword++.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mario Kart Wii instruction booklet (PDF). Nintendo.com (English). Archived May 12, 2008, 03:01:03 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.[page number needed]
  2. ^ a b Mario Kart 8 digital manual (PDF). Nintendo.com (English). Archived January 22, 2021, 12:51:17 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.[page number needed]
  3. ^ a b Mario Kart 7 digital manual (PDF). Nintendo.com (English). Archived April 2, 2019, 12:16:28 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.[page number needed]
  4. ^ mariokarttourEN (October 7, 2019). Post. X (English). Retrieved September 9, 2024.