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===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''=== | ===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''=== | ||
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the Flower Glider is given a new look, where it now resembles a {{wp|Helianthus|sunflower}}. In {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}}, a box for a 1/7 Scale Biddybuggy toy vehicle packaged with a Flower Glider can be seen in the background. | In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the Flower Glider is given a new look, where it now resembles a {{wp|Helianthus|sunflower}} (though it is referred to as a "'''Daisy Glider'''" in a [[Play Nintendo]] video<ref>{{cite|quote=Of course I had to pick Baby Daisy because I think she’s pretty adorable. I mean, look at that Daisy Glider. Am I right?|author=Jordan (subtitles), Play Nintendo channel|date=August 24, 2024|url=youtu.be/8c7G5AA27yU?t=30|title=Let’s Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Back to School Challenge 🎒😎 <nowiki>|</nowiki> @playnintendo|timestamp=0:30|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 28, 2024}}</ref>). In {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}}, a box for a 1/7 Scale Biddybuggy toy vehicle packaged with a Flower Glider can be seen in the background. | ||
In ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', CPU [[Baby Daisy]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Birdo]] use this with the Wild Wiggler body. | In ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', CPU [[Baby Daisy]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Birdo]] use this with the Wild Wiggler body. | ||
===''Mario Kart Tour''=== | ===''Mario Kart Tour''=== | ||
The Flower Glider returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', classified as a Super glider. In this version, it keeps its redesign from ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''. The Flower Glider provides better chances of getting [[Banana]]s from [[Item Box]]es and increases the number of points earned for | The Flower Glider returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', classified as a Super glider. In this version, it keeps its redesign from ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''. The Flower Glider provides better chances of getting [[Banana]]s from [[Item Box]]es and increases the number of bonus points earned for hitting other drivers with Bananas. | ||
The game introduces a pink variant, simply named the [[Pink Flower Glider]], a blue variant that is referred to as the [[Blue Flower Glider]], and a white variant that resembles its ''Mario Kart 7'' appearance named the [[Daisy Glider]]. A similar glider called the [[Smiley Flower Glider]] also appears in this game. | The game introduces a pink variant, simply named the [[Pink Flower Glider]], a blue variant that is referred to as the [[Blue Flower Glider]], and a white variant that resembles its ''Mario Kart 7'' appearance named the [[Daisy Glider]]. A similar glider called the [[Smiley Flower Glider]] also appears in this game. | ||
Revision as of 08:36, September 28, 2024
| Flower Glider | |
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 The Flower Glider in Mario Kart Tour | |
| Strong stats | Acceleration |
| Weak stats | Weight (MK7, MK8) Speed, Weight (MK8D) |
| Appears in | Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour |
The Flower Glider is a glider in the Mario Kart series.
History
Mario Kart 7
The glider first appears in Mario Kart 7 as an unlockable glider. Here, it resembles a Bellis flower. It offers a small acceleration boost, while hindering the weight stat. Like all the other gliders, it allows karts to go airborne for a set period of time.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
In Mario Kart 8, the Flower Glider is given a new look, where it now resembles a sunflower (though it is referred to as a "Daisy Glider" in a Play Nintendo video[1]). In GBA Ribbon Road, a box for a 1/7 Scale Biddybuggy toy vehicle packaged with a Flower Glider can be seen in the background.
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, CPU Baby Daisy, Yoshi, and Birdo use this with the Wild Wiggler body.
Mario Kart Tour
The Flower Glider returns in Mario Kart Tour, classified as a Super glider. In this version, it keeps its redesign from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The Flower Glider provides better chances of getting Bananas from Item Boxes and increases the number of bonus points earned for hitting other drivers with Bananas.
The game introduces a pink variant, simply named the Pink Flower Glider, a blue variant that is referred to as the Blue Flower Glider, and a white variant that resembles its Mario Kart 7 appearance named the Daisy Glider. A similar glider called the Smiley Flower Glider also appears in this game.
Statistics
| Mario Kart 7 | Mario Kart 8 | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe |
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Mario Kart Tour
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| Special skill |  Banana Plus
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| Favorite courses (Combo bonus ×3 and big combo-time boost) |
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| Favored courses (Combo bonus ×2 and combo-time boost) |
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* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. | |||||||
Gallery
Mario Kart 7
Artwork
The icon of the Flower Glider
Mario Kart 8
The icon of the Flower Glider
Mario Kart Tour
Baby Daisy gliding in the Birthday Girl Daisy
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | フラワーカイト[?] Furawā Kaito |
Flower Kite | |
| Chinese | 花朵滑翔翼[?] Huāduǒ huáxiángyì |
Flower Glider | |
| Dutch | Bloem[?] | Flower | |
| French | Aile fleurie[?] | Flowery Wing | |
| German | Blumengleiter[?] | Flower Glider | |
| Italian | Fiordiplano[?] | Flower Glider | |
| Korean | 플라워글라이더[?] Peullawo Geullaideo |
Flower Glider | |
| Portuguese (NOA) | Asaflora[?] | Flower Wing | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Paraflor[?] | Paraflower | |
| Russian | Планер-цветок[?] Planyor-tsvetok |
Flower glider | |
| Spanish | Ala Flor[?] | Flower Wing |
- ^ "Of course I had to pick Baby Daisy because I think she’s pretty adorable. I mean, look at that Daisy Glider. Am I right?" – Jordan (subtitles), Play Nintendo channel (August 24, 2024). Let’s Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Back to School Challenge 🎒😎 | @playnintendo (0:30). YouTube. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
