Editing Mametchi

{{Character-infobox
|image=[[File:MatmetchiArt.jpg|150px]]<br>Mametchi as he appears in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''
|name=Mametchi
|first_appearance=''Tamagotchi P1'' (''Tamagotchi'' series) (1996)<br>''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]], ''Mario''-related media)
|species=Tamagotchi
|latest_appearance=''Pac-Man Tamagotchi'' (''Tamagotchi'' series) (2020)
}}
{{quote|Mametchi!|Mametchi|Mario Kart Arcade GP 2}}

'''Mametchi''' is a character from ''{{wp|Tamagotchi}}'', which is a chain of egg-shaped virtual pet toys produced by [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai]] that have since established a franchise spanning over 20 years, including adaptions to other media such as video games, merchandise, and {{wp|Tamagotchi! (anime)|anime}}. On most Tamagotchi releases, Mametchi is the result of a Tamagotchi with the best possible care, and has been portrayed as a well-mannered and intelligent Tamagotchi with an IQ of 250. Mametchi was initially one of several faces, but gradually became the mascot of the Tamagotchi franchise.

[[File:MametchiMarioKartGP2.PNG|left|thumb|Mametchi in his [[Standard Kart]]]]
Mametchi's first (and currently only) appearance in the ''Mario'' franchise is in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', where he is a playable guest character presumably to coincide with Bandai's then-recent merger with Namco. He is categorized as an Easy-Control character, sharing stats with [[Ms. Pac-Man]] and [[Toad]]. His special items are [[Bagubagutchi]], [[Mame Block]], [[Chibi Syrup]], [[Mame Drink]], and [[Giant Pencil]], and his voice clips imitate the beeping sound effect heard in Tamagotchi virtual pets.

As with the other characters, in addition to a standard kart, Mametchi gets a special vehicle that slightly reduces acceleration in exchange for increased speed. Mametchi's special vehicle loosely resembles a Tamagotchi virtual pet that is pulled by a wheeled mechanical Tamagotchi wearing a Kasa. 

[[Stadium Arena]] and [[Waluigi Stadium (arcade)|Waluigi Stadium]] of the [[Waluigi Cup]] also feature various Tamagotchi-related advertisements, including cameo appearances of the likeness of his relatives, associates, and home planet.

==Quotes==
*''"Mametchi!"'' (After Mametchi is selected as character)
*''"Bop!"'' (When hitting a wall)
*''"Baaap!"'' (Being hit by or successfully hitting an opponent with an item, and completing a lap)
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Mametchi's Original Kart.jpg|Mametchi in his original kart
Rainbow Coaster.jpg|Mametchi riding on [[Rainbow Coaster]]
Rainbow Downhill.jpg|Mametchi riding down [[Rainbow Downhill]]
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The Japan-only [[Nintendo 64]] game ''{{wp|Tamagotchi 64: Minna de Tamagotchi World}}'', which was released 10 years prior to ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', features "Rare Special" adult Tamagotchis based on [[Mario]] and [[Wario]], named Mariotchi and Waruotokotchi respectively. The game shares similar gameplay to the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series, was released a year prior to the first ''[[Mario Party]]'' game, and was also developed by [[Hudson Soft]].
*Not counting some [[Costume Mario]] outfits in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', Mametchi is currently the only non-Nintendo character who made an appearance in any ''Mario'' game that did not originate as a video game character, originating from a virtual pet instead.

==External links==
*{{wikia|tamagotchi|Mametchi|Mametchi on the Tamagotchi Wiki}}

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