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{{about|a kart from Mario Kart 7|Lakilester's move from Paper Mario|[[Cloud Nine]]|the [[Nintendo Comics System]] issue|[[Cloud Nine (comic)]]}}
{{about|a kart from Mario Kart 7|Lakilester's move from Paper Mario|[[Cloud Nine]]|the [[Nintendo Comics System]] issue|[[Cloud Nine (comic)]]}}
{{kart-infobox
{{kart infobox
|image=[[File:MKT Icon Cloud9.png|150px]]<br>The Cloud 9 in ''Mario Kart Tour''
|image=[[File:MKT Icon Cloud9.png|200px]]<br>The Cloud 9 in ''Mario Kart Tour''
|high=Acceleration, Handling
|strong=Acceleration, Handling
|low=Speed, Weight
|weak=Speed, Weight
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] cameo), ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''}}
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] cameo), ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', ''[[Mario Kart World]]''}}
The '''Cloud 9''' is a [[kart]] part that players can choose in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. As its name implies, it is shaped like a [[Lakitu's Cloud]]. It is the signature kart part for [[Lakitu]], but it can also be used by any other character in the game.
The '''Cloud 9''' is a [[kart]] from the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It is shaped like a [[Lakitu's Cloud]], and its name comes from a phrase used to describe the state of {{wp|euphoria}}. In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', the emblem is located on the rear.


==History==
==History==
===''Mario Kart 7''===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
The Cloud 9's acceleration and handling get a boost, while the speed and weight stats are hindered. It is tied with the [[Birthday Girl]] and [[Tiny Tug]] for having the lowest speed, and it is tied with the Birthday Girl and [[Koopa Clown]] for the highest handling of all kart bodies. Also, the Cloud 9 has the highest handling of any kart body that doesn't have a negative impact on the off-road stat.
====''Mario Kart 7''====
The Cloud 9 first appears in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' as an unlockable kart body part. It is the signature kart part for [[Lakitu]], but it can also be used by any other character in the game. The kart's acceleration and handling get a boost, while the speed and weight stats are hindered. It is tied with the [[Birthday Girl]] and [[Tiny Tug]] for having the lowest speed, and it is tied with the Birthday Girl and [[Koopa Clown]] for the highest handling of all kart bodies. Also, the Cloud 9 has the highest handling of any kart body that does not have a negative impact on the off-road stat.
 
In terms of its hidden stats, the Cloud 9 excels pretty well while underwater, and it offers one of the best sea handling stats of any kart body; a trait that it shares with the Tiny Tug. In fact, when compared to all the other kart bodies, the Cloud 9 has the highest stat total in the game. However, despite being based off a Lakitu's Cloud, it does not handle very well while in the air, despite still offering a positive air handling boost.


In terms of its hidden stats, the Cloud 9 excels pretty well while underwater, and it offers one of the best sea handling stats of any kart body; a trait that it shares with the Tiny Tug. In fact, when compared to all the other kart bodies, the Cloud 9 has the highest stat total in the game.
Its engine sound is similar to that of [[Toad]]'s and [[Koopa Troopa]]'s [[Pipe Frame|kart]] from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', which sounds like an {{wp|inline-five engine}}. CPU [[Rosalina]] and [[Lakitu]] has a preference for this body.


Its engine sound is similar to that of [[Toad]]'s and [[Koopa Troopa]]'s [[Pipe Frame|kart]] from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
The Cloud 9 returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where it is classified as a Super kart. Unlike in ''Mario Kart 7'', it does not display the emblem on it. It uses the [[Sponge]] tires from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. It increases the duration of [[Trick|Jump Boost]] speed boosts and the number of points resulted from performing Jump Boosts.


CPU [[Rosalina]] can occasionally be seen driving in this body.
The Cloud 9 has a sunset-colored variant called the [[Sunset Cloud]], classified as a High-End kart.


===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====''Mario Kart World''====
The Cloud 9 returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where it is classified as a Super kart. [[Jump Boost]]s yield more points when using this kart. However, unlike in ''Mario Kart 7'', it does not display the emblem on it. It uses the [[Sponge]] tires from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.
{{new subject|section=yes}}
The Cloud 9 reappears in ''[[Mario Kart World]]''.


===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
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==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Mario Kart 7''===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 7''====
*'''Speed''': -0.5
*'''Speed''': -0.5
*'''Sea Speed''': +1
*'''Sea Speed''': +1
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*'''Drift''': +0.25
*'''Drift''': +0.25


===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
{{MKT profile
!colspan=2|[[File:MKT Icon JumpBoost.png|32px]] Jump Boost Plus <br> Favored Courses
|skill_kart=Jump Boost
|-
 
!Three Star
|I1.1=3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon RT|R1.1=[[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon R/T]]
|[[File:MKT Icon CheepCheepLagoonRT3DS BoomerangBro.png|150px|link=Cheep Cheep Lagoon (3DS)|Cheep Cheep Lagoon R/T]][[File:MKT Icon TokyoBlurT.png|150px|link=Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur T]][[File:MKT Icon KalimariDesertRTN64.png|150px|link=Kalimari Desert|Kalimari Desert R/T]][[File:MKT Icon MarioCircuit2RTSNES DiddyKong.png|150px|link=Mario Circuit 2|Mario Circuit 2R/T]][[File:MKT Icon MarioCircuitRT3DS BuilderMario.png|150px|link=Mario Circuit (3DS)|Mario Circuit R/T]][[File:MKT Icon RainbowRoadSNES.png|150px|link=Rainbow Road (SNES)|Rainbow Road]]
|I1.2=Tokyo Blur T|R1.2=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur T]]
|-
|I1.3=N64 Kalimari Desert RT|R1.3=[[N64 Kalimari Desert|N64 Kalimari Desert R/T]]
!Two Star
|I1.4=SNES Mario Circuit 2RT|R1.4=[[SNES Mario Circuit 2|SNES Mario Circuit 2R/T]]
|[[File:MKT Icon CheepCheepLagoon3DS.png|150px|link=Cheep Cheep Lagoon (3DS)|Cheep Cheep Lagoon]][[File:MKT Icon ShyGuyBazaarT3DS.png|150px|link=Shy Guy Bazaar|Shy Guy Bazaar T]][[File:MKT Icon VanillaLake1RSNES IceBro.png|150px|link=Vanilla Lake 1|Vanilla Lake 1R]][[File:MKT Icon VanillaLake1TSNES IceMario.png|150px|link=Vanilla Lake 1|Vanilla Lake 1T]][[File:MKT Icon TokyoBlurRT.png|150px|link=Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur R/T]][[File:MKT Icon KalimariDesertRN64.png|150px|link=Kalimari Desert|Kalimari Desert R]][[File:MKT Icon MarioCircuit2SNES.png|150px|link=Mario Circuit 2]][[File:MKT Icon NeoBowserCityR3DS Wendy.png|150px|link=Neo Bowser City|Neo Bowser City R]][[File:MKT Icon RainbowRoadRTSNES BuilderToad.png|150px|link=Rainbow Road (SNES)|Rainbow Road R/T]][[File:MKT Icon ParisPromenadeRT.png|150px|link=Paris Promenade|Paris Promenade R/T]]
|I1.5=3DS Mario Circuit RT|R1.5=[[3DS Mario Circuit|3DS Mario Circuit R/T]]
|}
|I1.6=SNES Rainbow Road|R1.6=[[SNES Rainbow Road]]
|I1.7=Wii Moonview Highway RT|R1.7=[[Wii Moonview Highway|Wii Moonview Highway R/T]]
|I1.8=Squeaky Clean Sprint R|R1.8=[[Squeaky Clean Sprint|Squeaky Clean Sprint R]]
 
|I2.1=3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|R2.1=[[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon]]
|I2.2=3DS Shy Guy Bazaar T|R2.2=[[3DS Shy Guy Bazaar|3DS Shy Guy Bazaar T]]
|I2.3=SNES Vanilla Lake 1R|R2.3=[[SNES Vanilla Lake 1|SNES Vanilla Lake 1R]]
|I2.4=SNES Vanilla Lake 1T|R2.4=[[SNES Vanilla Lake 1|SNES Vanilla Lake 1T]]
|I2.5=Tokyo Blur RT|R2.5=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur R/T]]
|I2.6=N64 Kalimari Desert R|R2.6=[[N64 Kalimari Desert|N64 Kalimari Desert R]]
|I2.7=SNES Mario Circuit 2|R2.7=[[SNES Mario Circuit 2]]**
|I2.8=3DS Neo Bowser City R|R2.8=[[3DS Neo Bowser City|3DS Neo Bowser City R]]
|I2.9=SNES Rainbow Road RT|R2.9=[[SNES Rainbow Road|SNES Rainbow Road R/T]]*
|I2.10=Paris Promenade RT|R2.10=[[Tour Paris Promenade|Paris Promenade R/T]]
|I2.11=Tokyo Blur 4T|R2.11=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 4T]]
|I2.12=GBA Riverside Park R|R2.12=[[GBA Riverside Park|GBA Riverside Park R]]
|I2.13=GBA Luigi Circuit|R2.13=[[GBA Luigi Circuit]]
}}


===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' trophy===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
{| align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
{{SSB4 trophy
|-
|name=Lakitu + Cloud 9
!width="10%"|Name
|image=[[File:Cloud9Trophy3DS.png|100px]]
!Image
|category=Series Related
!NTSC-U Description
|unlock=Random
!PAL Description
|desc=This cloud kart is basically the bottom half of Lakitu. With its fluffy design and zippy style, Cloud 9 seems like a good match for Yoshi, but can you imagine what it would look like for Wario to drive this? It might just be distracting enough to give you an advantage!
|-
|desc2=This cloud kart is basically Lakitu's other half. As in, "bottom half". Being so fluffy, it would be a good fit for Yoshi, but can you imagine Wario driving it? That'd just be weird! Then again, maybe he'd use that to throw his opponents off their game... Yep, that Wario's a sneaky one!
!Lakitu + Cloud 9
}}
|[[File:Cloud9Trophy3DS.png|100px]]
|''This cloud kart is basically the bottom half of Lakitu. With its fluffy design and zippy style, Cloud 9 seems like a good match for Yoshi, but can you imagine what it would look like for Wario to drive this? It might just be distracting enough to give you an advantage!''
|''This cloud kart is basically Lakitu's other half. As in, "bottom half". Being so fluffy, it would be a good fit for Yoshi, but can you imagine Wario driving it? That'd just be weird! Then again, maybe he'd use that to throw his opponents off their game... Yep, that Wario's a sneaky one!''
|-
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart 7''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
MK7 Cloud 9.png|The Cloud 9 in ''Mario Kart 7''
Cloudy 9.PNG|Icon of the Cloud 9
Cloudy 9.PNG|Icon of Cloud 9
MK7 Cloud 9.png|Model of the Cloud 9
Lakitumk7front.jpg|[[Lakitu]], riding on the Cloud 9
Lakitumk7front.jpg|[[Lakitu]] drifting on [[3DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]]
Cloud9Screenshot.png|The Cloud 9 body part selected
Cloud9Screenshot.png|The Cloud 9 body part selected
MKT Babies Paris Promenade.jpg|[[Baby Daisy]] in the Cloud 9 in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
</gallery>
MKT Lakitu Waluigi.jpg|Lakitu in the Cloud 9
 
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
<gallery>
MKT Babies Paris Promenade.jpg|[[Baby Daisy]] in the Cloud 9 on [[Tour Paris Promenade|Paris Promenade]]
MKT Lakitu Waluigi.jpg|Lakitu cheering in the Cloud 9 on [[SNES Ghost Valley 1|SNES Ghost Valley 1R]]
MKT Flower Tour End.jpg|Lakitu gliding in the Cloud 9 with the [[Butterfly Sunset]] on [[3DS Daisy Hills]]
MKT Marine Tour Drivers.png|[[Rosalina|Rosalina (Swimwear)]] tricking in the Cloud 9 on [[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon R]]
MKT New Year's 2021 Tour Teaser.jpg|Lakitu (Party Time) cheering in the Cloud 9 on [[RMX Rainbow Road 2]]
MKT Yoshi Tour 2021 Teaser.jpg|[[Yoshi (species)|White Yoshi]] in the Cloud 9 on [[GCN Yoshi Circuit]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=H2O
|Jpn=H2O
|JapM=H<sub>2</sub>O (water)
|JpnM=H<sub>2</sub>O (water)
|Spa=Turbonu B
|Chi=H2O
|SpaM=It is read ''turbonube'' (turbocloud)
|ChiM=H<sub>2</sub>O (water)
|Dut=Wolkenwagen
|Dut=Wolkenwagen
|DutM=Cloud Car
|DutM=Cloud Car, pun on {{wp|Volkswagen}}
|FreA=Turbomulus
|FreAM=From ''turbo'' and ''{{wp|Cumulus cloud|cumulus}}'', a type of cloud
|FreE=Kartocumulus
|FreEM=From ''kart'' and ''cumulus'', a type of cloud
|Ger=Wolkenwagen
|Ger=Wolkenwagen
|GerM=Cloud Car
|GerM=Same as the Dutch name
|FraE=Kartocumulus
|Ita=Nuvolesta
|FraEM=Pun on 'Kart' and 'Cumulus', which is a type of cloud
|ItaM=From ''nuvola'' ("cloud") and ''lesta'' ("speedy")
|FraA=Turbomulus
|Kor=H2O
|FraAM=Pun on 'Turbo' and 'Cumulus', which is a type of cloud
|KorM=H<sub>2</sub>O (water)
|PorA=Cumulus turbo
|PorA=Cumulus turbo
|PorAM=Turbo Cumulus
|PorAM=Turbo Cumulus
|PorE=H2O
|PorE=H2O
|PorEM=H<sub>2</sub>O (water)
|PorEM=H<sub>2</sub>O (water)
|Ita=Nuvolesta
|ItaM=From "nuvola" (cloud) and "lesta" (speedy)
|Kor=H2O
|KorM=H<sub>2</sub>O (water)
|Chi=H2O
|ChiM=H<sub>2</sub>O (water)
|Rus=Облакомобиль
|Rus=Облакомобиль
|RusR=Oblakomobil'
|RusR=Oblakomobil'
|RusM=Cloud Mobile
|RusM=Cloud Mobile
|SpaA=Turbonú B
|SpaAM=Read as ''turbonube'' ("turbocloud")
|SpaE=Turbonu B
|SpaEM=Read as ''turbonube'' ("turbocloud")
}}
}}


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Revision as of 18:31, April 8, 2025

This article is about a kart from Mario Kart 7. For Lakilester's move from Paper Mario, see Cloud Nine. For the Nintendo Comics System issue, see Cloud Nine (comic).
Cloud 9
Cloud 9 from Mario Kart Tour
The Cloud 9 in Mario Kart Tour
Strong stats Acceleration, Handling
Weak stats Speed, Weight
Appears in Mario Kart 7, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (trophy cameo), Mario Kart Tour, Mario Kart World

The Cloud 9 is a kart from the Mario Kart series. It is shaped like a Lakitu's Cloud, and its name comes from a phrase used to describe the state of euphoria. In Mario Kart 7, the emblem is located on the rear.

History

Mario Kart series

Mario Kart 7

The Cloud 9 first appears in Mario Kart 7 as an unlockable kart body part. It is the signature kart part for Lakitu, but it can also be used by any other character in the game. The kart's acceleration and handling get a boost, while the speed and weight stats are hindered. It is tied with the Birthday Girl and Tiny Tug for having the lowest speed, and it is tied with the Birthday Girl and Koopa Clown for the highest handling of all kart bodies. Also, the Cloud 9 has the highest handling of any kart body that does not have a negative impact on the off-road stat.

In terms of its hidden stats, the Cloud 9 excels pretty well while underwater, and it offers one of the best sea handling stats of any kart body; a trait that it shares with the Tiny Tug. In fact, when compared to all the other kart bodies, the Cloud 9 has the highest stat total in the game. However, despite being based off a Lakitu's Cloud, it does not handle very well while in the air, despite still offering a positive air handling boost.

Its engine sound is similar to that of Toad's and Koopa Troopa's kart from Super Mario Kart, which sounds like an inline-five engine. CPU Rosalina and Lakitu has a preference for this body.

Mario Kart Tour

The Cloud 9 returns in Mario Kart Tour, where it is classified as a Super kart. Unlike in Mario Kart 7, it does not display the emblem on it. It uses the Sponge tires from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It increases the duration of Jump Boost speed boosts and the number of points resulted from performing Jump Boosts.

The Cloud 9 has a sunset-colored variant called the Sunset Cloud, classified as a High-End kart.

Mario Kart World

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The Cloud 9 reappears in Mario Kart World.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

The Cloud 9 makes a cameo appearance as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, driven by Lakitu.

Profiles and statistics

Mario Kart series

Mario Kart 7

  • Speed: -0.5
  • Sea Speed: +1
  • Air Speed: +0.5
  • Acceleration: +0.25
  • Weight: -0.25
  • Handling: +0.5
  • Sea Handling: +0.5
  • Air Handling: +0.25
  • Off-Road: 0
  • Mini-Turbo: +0.5
  • Stability: 0
  • Drift: +0.25

Mario Kart Tour

Statistics
Special skill Jump Boost Plus icon from Mario Kart Tour Jump Boost Plus
Favorite courses
(Bonus points ×2)
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon R/T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon R/T
Tokyo Blur T from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur T
N64 Kalimari Desert R/T from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Kalimari Desert R/T
SNES Mario Circuit 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 2R/T
3DS Mario Circuit R/T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Mario Circuit R/T
SNES Rainbow Road from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Rainbow Road
Wii Moonview Highway R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Wii Moonview Highway R/T
Squeaky Clean Sprint R from Mario Kart Tour
Squeaky Clean Sprint R
Favored courses
(Bonus points ×1.5)
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon
3DS Shy Guy Bazaar T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Shy Guy Bazaar T
SNES Vanilla Lake 1R from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Vanilla Lake 1R
SNES Vanilla Lake 1T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Vanilla Lake 1T
Tokyo Blur R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur R/T
N64 Kalimari Desert R from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Kalimari Desert R
SNES Mario Circuit 2 from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 2**
3DS Neo Bowser City R from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Neo Bowser City R
SNES Rainbow Road R/T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Rainbow Road R/T*
Paris Promenade R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Paris Promenade R/T
Tokyo Blur 4T from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 4T
GBA Riverside Park R from Mario Kart Tour
GBA Riverside Park R
GBA Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
GBA Luigi Circuit

* 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.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Trophy
Lakitu + Cloud 9
A trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Category: Series Related
How to unlock:
Random
This cloud kart is basically the bottom half of Lakitu. With its fluffy design and zippy style, Cloud 9 seems like a good match for Yoshi, but can you imagine what it would look like for Wario to drive this? It might just be distracting enough to give you an advantage! (American English)
This cloud kart is basically Lakitu's other half. As in, "bottom half". Being so fluffy, it would be a good fit for Yoshi, but can you imagine Wario driving it? That'd just be weird! Then again, maybe he'd use that to throw his opponents off their game... Yep, that Wario's a sneaky one! (British English)

Gallery

Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart Tour

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese H2O[?] H2O (water)
Chinese H2O[?] H2O (water)
Dutch Wolkenwagen[?] Cloud Car, pun on Volkswagen
French (NOA) Turbomulus[?] From turbo and cumulus, a type of cloud
French (NOE) Kartocumulus[?] From kart and cumulus, a type of cloud
German Wolkenwagen[?] Same as the Dutch name
Italian Nuvolesta[?] From nuvola ("cloud") and lesta ("speedy")
Korean H2O[?] H2O (water)
Portuguese (NOA) Cumulus turbo[?] Turbo Cumulus
Portuguese (NOE) H2O[?] H2O (water)
Russian Облакомобиль[?]
Oblakomobil'
Cloud Mobile
Spanish (NOA) Turbonú B[?] Read as turbonube ("turbocloud")
Spanish (NOE) Turbonu B[?] Read as turbonube ("turbocloud")