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{{about|the course in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''|other usages|[[Sky Garden]]}}
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|title=Sky Garden
|title=Sky Garden
|image=[[File:MKSC Sky Garden Starting Line.png|240px|center]]
|image=[[File:MKSC Sky Garden Starting Line.png|250px]]
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' ([[List of games by date#2001|2001]])<br>''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2022)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]) (2022)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' ([[List of games by date#2001|2001]])<br>''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2022)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' (''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', Wave 1) (2022)
|cups=[[Lightning Cup]] (''Super Circuit'', ''DS'')<br>[[Lucky Cat Cup]] (''8 Deluxe'')
|cups=[[Lightning Cup]] (''Super Circuit'', ''DS'')<br>[[Lucky Cat Cup]] (''8 Deluxe'')
|tours=[[Sky Tour]]<br>[[Mii Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Cat Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Piranha Plant Tour]]
|tours=[[Sky Tour]]<br>[[Mii Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Cat Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Piranha Plant Tour]]<br>[[Animal Tour]]<br>[[New Year's Tour (2023)]]<br>[[Doctor Tour (2023)]]<br>[[Princess Tour]]
|ghost=1:44:400 by Ninten★ドリー (''DS'')<br><small>([[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] in the [[Power Flower (kart)|Power Flower]])</small><br>1:42.267 by Nin★Pedro (''8 Deluxe'')<br><small>([[Lakitu]] with the [[P-Wing]], [[Retro Off-Road]] and [[Cloud Glider]]) (150cc)</small><br>1:13.606 by Nin★Rui (''8 Deluxe'')<br><small>([[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]] with the [[Steel Driver]], [[Blue Standard]], and [[Bowser Kite]]) (200cc)</small>
|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|wifi=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
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|map=''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''<br>[[File:MKSC Sky Garden Map.png|120px]]<br>[[File:MKSC Sky Garden Mini Map.png]]<br>
|map=''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''<br>[[File:MKSC Sky Garden Map.png|120px]][[File:MKSC Sky Garden Mini Map.png]]<br>
''Mario Kart DS''<br>[[File:MKDS Sky Garden Map.png|140px]][[File:MKDS Sky Garden GBA layout.png]]<br>
''Mario Kart DS''<br>[[File:MKDS Sky Garden Map.png|140px]][[File:MKDS Sky Garden GBA layout.png]]<br>
''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map SkyGardenGBA.png|115px]]<br>
''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map SkyGardenGBA.png|115px]]<br>
''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:MK8DX GBA Sky Garden Map.png|140px]]
''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:MK8DX GBA Sky Garden Map.png|140px]]
|ghost={{ghost|DS|Ninten★ドリー|1:44.400|[[File:Daisy MKDS record icon.png|32px|link=Princess Daisy]][[File:MKDS Power Flower Model.png|32px|link=Power Flower (kart)]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>150cc</small>|Nin★Pedro|1:42.267|[[File:MK8 Lakitu Icon.png|32px|link=Lakitu]][[File:MK8PWing.png|32px|link=P-Wing (kart)]][[File:Retro Off-Road.png|32px|link=Retro Off-Road]][[File:Cloud Glider.png|32px|link=Cloud Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>200cc</small>|Nin★Rui|1:13.606|[[File:MK8 Ludwig Icon.png|32px|link=Ludwig von Koopa]][[File:Steel Driver.png|32px|link=Steel Driver]][[File:Blue Standard.png|32px|link=Blue Standard]][[File:BowserKiteMK8.png|32px|link=Bowser Kite]]}}
}}
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{{about|the course in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''|other usages|[[Sky Garden]]}}
{{quote2|And, of course, there's Sky Garden. So dreamy! I wonder what they grow up there. Sky mushrooms? Cloudy flower?|[[Play Nintendo]]<ref>Play Nintendo (June 18, 2022). [https://youtu.be/3OlYhoA8ztE?t=185 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets MORE Courses?!🙀🚦 | @Play Nintendo]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 6, 2022.</ref>}}
{{redirect|GBA Sky Tour|the event in [[Mario Kart Tour]] that added this course to the game|[[Sky Tour]]}}
{{quote|And, of course, there's Sky Garden. So dreamy! I wonder what they grow up there. Sky mushrooms? Cloudy flower?|[[Jordan]]|[[Play Nintendo]]<ref>{{cite|author=Play Nintendo|date=June 18, 2022|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets MORE Courses?!🙀🚦 {{!}} @Play Nintendo|url=https://youtu.be/3OlYhoA8ztE?t=185|timestamp=3:05|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 6, 2022}}</ref>}}
'''Sky Garden''' is the second race course of the [[Lightning Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. The track takes place on a cobbled road atop clouds, with bridges connecting them and [[beanstalk]]s scattered around the clouds. This course has no major obstacles, although players can easily fall off of it. The [[Luigi]] [[blimp]] from [[GBA Luigi Circuit|Luigi Circuit]] can be seen in the background. A similar course with several shared names in other languages known as [[Cloudtop Cruise]] appears in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
'''Sky Garden''' is the second race course of the [[Lightning Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. The track takes place on a cobbled road atop clouds, with bridges connecting them and [[beanstalk]]s scattered around the clouds. This course has no major obstacles, although players can easily fall off of it. The [[Luigi]] [[blimp]] from [[GBA Luigi Circuit|Luigi Circuit]] can be seen in the background. A similar course with several shared names in other languages known as [[Cloudtop Cruise]] appears in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.


Sky Garden returns as the third course of the retro Lightning Cup in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', debuting in the [[Sky Tour]], and in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' – Booster Course Pass]] as the third course of the [[Lucky Cat Cup]].
Sky Garden reappears as the third course of the retro Lightning Cup in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting with the [[Sky Tour]], and in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]'' as the third course of the [[Lucky Cat Cup]].


==''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''==
==''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''==
===Course layout===
===Course layout===
Sky Garden begins with an immediate left right-angled turn, followed by a more subtle left turn shortly afterwards. Players then jump over a short gap before taking a slight right, followed by another sharp left. Racers then drive down a long straightaway before reaching a left bend that takes players into a sharp U-turn to the right, before continuing to the left again to another straightaway, this one being more brief than the previous one. Players then take a reflex-angle turn and drive down a long, winding road before reaching a large bend, similar to one seen in [[SNES Donut Plains 1|Donut Plains 1]]. Also like the bend in Donut Plains 1, this takes players onto a short straightaway before taking a left turn onto another chicane, before taking a left turn, then reaching a long straightaway before crossing the finish line.
The course begins with a 90° turn to the left, the first set of [[Item Box]]es, and a slight S-bend that ends in a wide jump pad; here racers must jump over a gap in the track. There is then an inverse S-bend immediately followed by another 90° left turn and a brief straightaway. The straightaway leads into a left turn followed by a sharp right turn and another 90° left turn. Racers then drive over a short bridge that leads into a sharp left turn followed by two slight turns and another brief straightaway. After the straightaway is a U-turn to the right followed by a slight left turn and another short bridge, with the last item set on top. After two left turns and a slight right turn, racers reach one last brief straightaway; along this straightaway there is a hole in the left side of the track preceded by a jump pad. At the end of the straightaway lies the finish line.


===Shortcuts===
===Shortcuts===
There are three shortcuts in this course. One is at the beginning of the course. There is a ramp, and if the player uses a [[Dash Mushroom|mushroom]], they will fly onto a set of clouds. From there, the player can either use a mushroom to glide across the gaps or just can hop over them. The next shortcut is on the right of the small boost ramp that leads to an item. A mushroom is required to make it across. This is the shortcut used by the staff ghost. The last shortcut is right after the straight away and turn. If the player turns left there will be a huge floating cloud. Once again, the player can either use a mushroom to glide across the gaps or can hop over them.  
The first notable shortcut can be found after the first turn. The player can use a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] to drive through the off-road to the right of the track and go off a jump pad, clearing a large gap and skipping the two slight S-bends.


==''Mario Kart DS''==
The second notable shortcut can be found at the end of the first straightaway. Instead of turning left, the player can use a Mushroom to continue driving straight through the off-road, using a jump pad to clear the gap and skip the following sharp right turn. Alternatively, they can take the left turn but use a jump pad on the inside of the sharp right turn to cut it off without using an item; this rewards the player with a lone Item Box. However, if the player does use a Mushroom when going off the latter jump pad, they can land on a later part of the track and completely skip several turns.
[[File:MKDS Sky Gardens Intro.png|thumb|left|190px|The course in ''Mario Kart DS'']]
Sky Garden reappears as a retro track in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', as the third course of the [[Lightning Cup]], holding the distinction of being the only track to appear in the same cup twice (not counting the Extra Tracks in ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''). There is an added shortcut in this version. After going across the small boost ramp leading to an item, the player must use a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] and hop at the exact right second to get across the large gap. The shortcut can also be done with a well placed jump over the large gap if the player is using a high acceleration kart without a Mushroom, but is very difficult to perform. This is possible in the original game, but the player will fall right over the other side no matter what. Additionally, the first shortcut has an added longer cloud in front of the original one at the gap's end. The staff ghost is [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]].


When the player crosses the finish line to start another lap, [[Lakitu]] is shown on the right side of the player, holding the lap count signs.
Lastly, the player can drive to the left of the track immediately after the right U-turn, where there is a cloud platform. By driving across it to the track on the other side, the player can cut off several turns without needing to use an item.


Mission 6-5 takes place here, where the player has to pass through eight gates in order as [[Princess Peach|Peach]].
==''Mario Kart DS''==
[[File:MKDS Sky Gardens Intro.png|thumb|left|The introduction for {{classic|GBA|Sky Garden}} in ''Mario Kart DS'']]
Sky Garden makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as the third course of the [[Lightning Cup]], holding the distinction of being the only track to appear in the same cup twice (not counting the Extra Tracks in ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''). There is an added shortcut in this version. After going across the small boost ramp leading to an item, the player must use a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] and hop at the exact right second to get across the large gap. The shortcut can also be done with a well placed jump over the large gap if the player is using a high acceleration kart without a Mushroom, but is very difficult to perform. This is possible in the original game, but the player will fall right over the other side no matter what. Additionally, the first shortcut has an added longer cloud in front of the original one at the gap's end. The staff ghost is [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]].
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===Missions===
There is one [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|mission]] that takes place on {{classic|GBA|Sky Garden}}:
*'''Mission 6-5''': The player controls [[Peach]], who must pass through 8 gates within 50 seconds. Each [[Item Box]] contains [[Triple Mushrooms]].


==''Mario Kart Tour''==
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT Sky Garden Scene.png|thumb|220px|View of the course]]
[[File:MKT GBA Sky Garden View.jpg|thumb|{{classic|GBA|Sky Garden}} in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Sky Garden returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting from the [[Sky Tour]]. It was first teased through a screenshot on the game's official Twitter and Facebook accounts in January 2022. It is the second classic course in ''Mario Kart Tour'' (the first being [[GBA Sunset Wilds]]) to receive a new arrangement for its music. There are now two blimps; both use the appearance from [[Singapore Speedway]]. The giant beanstalks that previously only appeared in the background are now closer to the course, and one of them features a red [[Toad House]] on a cloud.
Sky Garden returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting from the [[Sky Tour]]. It is the second classic course in ''Mario Kart Tour'' (the first being [[GBA Sunset Wilds]]) to receive a new arrangement for its music and currently one of two GBA courses with a previous arrangement to receive a new arrangement in the game, the other being [[GBA Peach Circuit]] (and by extension, [[GBA Luigi Circuit]]). There are now two blimps; both use the appearance from [[Tour Singapore Speedway|Singapore Speedway]]. The giant beanstalks that previously only appeared in the background are now closer to the course, and one of them features a red [[Toad House]] on a cloud.


A course banner is added at the starting line, featuring the classic ''Mario Kart'' logo in a round frame supported by two beanstalks, which grow from earthenware planters. The road is also now made entirely of gray stone files, formed in an arched pattern, and features flowerpots and fences in the off-road areas. The course has been simplified, with some of the bends being removed. The first shortcut now features players performing [[Jump Boost]]s on giant leaves while the last is now under the beanstalk that supports the Toad House. The second shortcut is removed; the ramp now leads to a [[Mushroom Trampoline]] on the main route. The straightaway near the finish line is replaced with a gliding section.
A course banner is added at the starting line, featuring the classic ''Mario Kart'' logo in a round frame supported by two beanstalks, which grow from earthenware planters. The road is also now made entirely of gray stone files, formed in an arched pattern, and features flowerpots and fences in the off-road areas. The course has been simplified, with some of the bends being removed. The first shortcut now features players performing [[Jump Boost]]s on giant leaves while the last is now under the beanstalk that supports the Toad House. The second shortcut is removed; the ramp now leads to a [[Mushroom Trampoline|mushroom trampoline]] on the main route. The straightaway near the finish line is replaced with a gliding section.


The course is a favorite of [[Princess Peach|Peach (Explorer)]], [[Tanooki Mario]], [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki Rosalina]], [[Mario|Mario (Aviator)]], [[Rosalina|Rosalina (Volendam)]], [[Rosalina|Rosalina (Chef)]], [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]], and the [[Mii|Rosalina Mii Racing Suit]]. It can also be a favorite of the Silver Mii Racing Suit if it reaches level 3, and [[Birdo|Birdo (White)]] if she reaches level 6. Like all other courses, Sky Garden has a R variant known as '''Sky Garden R''', and a T variant known as '''Sky Garden T'''. In the reverse variant, many propellers that blow out [[wind]] are added to the course. In the trick variant, there is a moving platform with a [[Dash Panel]] ramp near the final section.
The course also appears as '''Sky Garden R''' (reversed), '''Sky Garden T''' (with ramps), and '''Sky Garden R/T''' (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the normal variant in the Sky Tour, while the latter was introduced in the [[New Year's Tour (2023)|2023 New Year's Tour]]. In the R and T variants, the mushroom trampoline is removed. In the T variant, there are several [[Piranha Plant]]s along the track as well as a moving platform with a [[Dash Panel|dash panel]] ramp. In the R/T variant, racers drive across several additional mushroom trampolines, including a blue one.


Sky Garden's R/T variant is visible in an [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass#Internal content|unused banner]] present in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''{{'}}s files as of version 2.0.0. This instance predated its official announcement in the [[New Year's Tour (2023)|2023 New Year's Tour]].
===Appearances===
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of GBA Sky Garden tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of GBA Sky Garden tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of GBA Sky Garden tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of GBA Sky Garden tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
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===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|GBA|Sky Garden}}
===Bonus challenges===
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{{MKT bonus challenge table|Big Reverse Race|GBA Sky Garden}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Steer Clear of Obstacles|GBA Sky Garden}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Smash Small Dry Bones|GBA Sky Garden}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Time Trial|GBA Sky Garden}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Combo Attack|GBA Sky Garden T}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Snap a Photo|GBA Sky Garden T}}
</div>


==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-GBA SkyGarden.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sky Garden in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
[[File:MK8-Course-GBA SkyGarden.jpg|thumb|right|{{classic|GBA|Sky Garden}} in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
Sky Garden returns in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]] DLC for ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. It is the third course of the [[Lucky Cat Cup]] released in the first wave in March 2022, nearly a month after its inclusion in ''Mario Kart Tour'' (the shortest gap between reappearances of a retro course in different games), though it was revealed in gameplay form in a February 2022 Nintendo Direct prior to its addition to said game. It derives its appearance and layout from ''Mario Kart Tour'', except with orange stone tiles instead of gray and an animated cloud texture (though the trailer, [[Nintendo eShop]] page, and [[:File:MK8DBoosterCoursePassArtwork.jpg|official artwork]] for the Booster Course Pass show screenshots of the ''Mario Kart Tour'' version). Unlike ''Tour,'' the leaf shortcut is reflected on the minimap. Many Mushroom Trampolines can be seen growing from underneath the course, and several airships from [[Cloudtop Cruise]] appear in the background instead of the blimps. [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s appear as spectators on the course.<ref>Nintendo (February 9, 2022). [https://youtu.be/1uZDbDoDAq4 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC – Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 9, 2022.</ref>
{{classic|GBA|Sky Garden}} makes its home console debut in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC for ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. It is the third course of the [[Lucky Cat Cup]] released in the first wave in March 2022, nearly a month after its inclusion in ''Mario Kart Tour'', though it was revealed in gameplay form in a February 2022 Nintendo Direct prior to its addition to said game. It derives its appearance and layout from ''Mario Kart Tour'', except with orange stone tiles instead of gray and an animated cloud texture. Unlike ''Tour,'' the leaf shortcut is reflected on the minimap. Many mushroom trampolines can be seen growing from underneath the course, and several airships from [[Cloudtop Cruise]] appear in the background instead of the blimps. [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s appear as spectators on the course.


Like many other classic courses in ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', the music has been redone with live instruments, featuring a saxophone, piano, and electric guitar lead instead of the original song's synths.
Like many other classic courses in ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', the music has been redone with live instruments, featuring a saxophone, piano, and electric guitar lead instead of the original song's synths.
Much like the other tracks in Wave 1, the Booster Course Pass's initial reveal trailer and [[:File:MK8DBoosterCoursePassArtwork.jpg|official artwork]] use screenshots of the ''Mario Kart Tour'' version of {{classic|GBA|Sky Garden}}. However, on the {{file link|MK8D BCP Wave 1.jpg|Nintendo eShop image}} for Wave 1, {{classic|GBA|Sky Garden}} is the only course to use a screenshot of its ''8 Deluxe'' version rather than its ''Tour'' version.


As with all other courses from Wave 1, this course's icon and lighting were adjusted slightly in the 2.1.0 update.
As with all other courses from Wave 1, this course's icon and lighting were adjusted slightly in the 2.1.0 update.


Sky Garden is currently the only course originally from ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' that is not the second course in its cup, as {{classic-link|GBA|Mario Circuit}}, {{classic-link|GBA|Cheese Land}}, {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}} and {{classic-link|GBA|Snow Land}} are all the second courses of the [[Shell Cup]], [[Crossing Cup]], [[Bell Cup]] and [[Propeller Cup]] respectively.
==Track layout comparisons==
The ''Mario Kart Tour'' (and ''8 Deluxe'') layout is slightly narrowed in the X-axis compared to ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' (and ''DS''). The first sections through to the main jump sections are similar; the shortcut at turn 2 no longer needs a Mushroom in ''Tour'', the lead-in turn 4 into the 270° turn 5 is removed in ''Tour'' (resulting in a single turn 4), while the bounce mushroom in ''Tour'' correspond to the jump area in ''Super Circuit''.
 
At this point, the layouts diverge significantly. ''Tour'' skips ''Super Circuit''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s turn 7 and 8 entirely, while ''Super Circuit''{{'}}s turns 9 and 10 are merged into the much shorter turn 5. The following short left lead-in roughly correspond between turn 11 in ''Super Circuit'' and turn 6 in ''Tour'', and the following U-turn is turn 12 in ''Super Circuit'' and turn 7 in ''Tour'', although the lead-in is much shorter in ''Tour''.
 
The lower section is heavily simplified in ''Tour'', where the U-turn turn 8 covers what in ''Super Circuit'' is turns 13 through 17. ''Super Circuit''{{'}}s cloud shortcut that skips turn 13, is replaced in ''Tour'' by a cloud shortcut preceding turn 8. The final left jump in ''Super Circuit'' is replaced by a glider section in ''Tour''.
 
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GBA Sky Garden track layout comparison MKSC focus.png|The ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' track layout superimposed over the ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' track layout
GBA Sky Garden track layout comparison MK8DX focus.png|The ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' track layout superimposed over the ''Mario Kart Super Circuit'' track layout
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
*'''European website bio:''' "''In this race above the clouds, don't let the beautiful view go to your head. One false move and it's a very long way down to the ground. You'll need boosts aplenty to make the most of Sky Garden's numerous short-cuts, but don't be afraid of using your brakes too.''"
*'''European website bio:''' "''In this race above the clouds, don't let the beautiful view go to your head. One false move and it's a very long way down to the ground. You'll need boosts aplenty to make the most of Sky Garden's numerous short-cuts, but don't be afraid of using your brakes too.''"
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
*'''Nintendo Switch News app (US):'''
**''This course first appeared in the Mario Kart™: Super Circuit™ game for Game Boy™ Advance.''
**''This course takes place on some fluffy clouds. (How does that even work??)''
**''There are minimal obstacles but beware of falling off the edge!''
*'''Nintendo Switch News app (UK):''' '''''Cruise through the clouds in Sky Garden!'''<br>Now, we'd like to present to you a course released as part of the first wave, which is available now: GBA Sky Garden!<br>First appearing in Mario Kart: Super Circuit on the Game Boy Advance, Sky Garden is an above-the-clouds course that floats way up in the stratosphere. It's an easy-riding course with few obstacles, but careful you don't fall off, as those time penalties will start to add up before you know it!''
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===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
====Course icons====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GBA courses)#Sky Garden|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GBA courses) § Sky Garden}}
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MKT Icon SkyGardenGBA.png|The course icon with Mario (Aviator)
MKT Icon SkyGardenGBA TanookiRosalina.png|The course icon with
MKT Icon SkyGardenGBA TanookiMario.png|The course icon with Tanooki Mario
MKT Icon SkyGardenRGBA PeachExplorer.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon SkyGardenGBA LuigiMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon with the Luigi Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon SkyGardenTGBA WarioCowboy.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon SkyGardenGBA TanookiRosalina.png|The course icon with Tanooki Rosalina
MKT Icon SkyGardenRTGBA MarioAviator.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon SkyGardenGBA PeachExplorer.png|The course icon with Peach (Explorer)
MKT Icon SkyGardenGBA MontyMole.png|The course icon with Monty Mole
MKT Icon SkyGardenRGBA.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Mario (Aviator)
MKT Icon SkyGardenRGBA PeachExplorer.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Peach (Explorer)
MKT Icon SkyGardenRGBA MarioGolf.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Mario (Golf)
MKT Icon SkyGardenTGBA.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Peach (Halloween)
MKT Icon SkyGardenTGBA HammerBro.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Hammer Bro
MKT Icon SkyGardenTGBA WarioCowboy.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Wario (Cowboy)
MKT Tour64 ToadetteCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Snap a Photo]] bonus challenge held on Sky Garden T
MKT Tour64 DaisyCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Steer Clear of Obstacles]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour65 BowserCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Smash Small Dry Bones]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour67 MiiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Time Trial (Mario Kart Tour)|Time Trial]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour74 ToadCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge held on Sky Garden T
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Screenshots====
====Screenshots====
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MKT GBA Sky Garden Starting Line.jpg|View of the starting line
MKT Sky Garden Scene.png|Another view of the starting line
MKT GBA Sky Garden Starting Line Area.jpg|View of the starting line area
MKT GBA Sky Garden Shortcut.jpg|View of the leaf shortcut
MKT GBA Sky Garden Mushroom Trampoline.jpg|View of the [[Mushroom Trampoline]]
MKT GBA Sky Garden View 3.jpg|View of the course
MKT GBA Sky Garden View 2.jpg|View of a Mushroom house on a beanstalk
MKT Sky Tour Teaser.jpg|Mario (Aviator) driving on the course
MKT Sky Tour Teaser.jpg|Mario (Aviator) driving on the course
MKT Mario Aviator.jpg|Mario (Aviator) gliding in the [[Prop Kart]] with the [[Sky-High Flyer]]
MKT Mario Aviator.jpg|Mario (Aviator) gliding in the [[Prop Kart]] with the [[Sky-High Flyer]]
MKT vs. Team Kamek.png|Various characters racing on the course
MKT vs. Team Kamek.png|Various characters racing on the course
MKT Mii Tour Week 2 Drivers.jpg|[[Toadette|Toadette (Explorer)]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach (Explorer)]] tricking on the course
MKT Mii Tour Week 2 Drivers.jpg|[[Toadette|Toadette (Explorer)]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach (Explorer)]] tricking on the course
MKT Piranha Plant Tour Bowser's Minions Pipe.jpg|[[Shy Guy|Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)]], Shy Guy (Ninja), [[Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Pirate)]], and [[Kamek]] gliding on the Reverse variant
MKT Piranha Plant Tour Bowser's Minions Pipe.jpg|[[Shy Guy|Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)]], Shy Guy (Ninja), [[Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Pirate)]], and [[Kamek]] gliding on the R variant
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<gallery>
MK8D GBA Sky Garden Course Icon.png|The course icon
MK8D GBA Sky Garden Course Icon.png|The course icon
MK8-agb_SkyGarden-Ending.png|Results screen
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|name1=<tt>old_sky_agb</tt>
|meaning1=Old Sky GBA
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=スカイガーデン
|Jap=スカイガーデン
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|Dut=Wolkenhof
|Dut=Wolkenhof
|DutM=Cloud Courtyard
|DutM=Cloud Courtyard
|Fre=Jardin volant <br>Jardin du Ciel <small>(''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'')</small>
|FreA=Jardin volant
|FreM=Flying Garden<br>Sky Garden
|FreAM=Flying Garden
|FreE=Jardin volant
|FreEM=Flying Garden
|FreE2=Jardin du Ciel
|FreE2M=Sky Garden
|FreE2C=<ref name="SCname">{{cite|title=''Mario Kart Super Circuit'' European instruction booklet|url=fs-prod-cdn.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/game_boy_advance_8/Manual_GameBoyAdvance_MarioKartSuperCircuit_EN_DE_FR_ES_IT.pdf|format=PDF}}</ref>
|FreE2N=''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' European instruction booklet
|Ger=Wolkenpiste
|Ger=Wolkenpiste
|GerM=Cloud Circuit
|GerM=Cloud Circuit
|Ita=Giardino Nuvola<br>Giardino dei cieli <small>(''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'')</small>
|Ita=Giardino Nuvola
|ItaM=Cloud Garden<br>Skies' Garden
|ItaM=Cloud Garden
|Ita2=Giardino dei cieli
|Ita2M=Skies' Garden
|Ita2C=<ref name="SCname" />
|Ita2N=''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' European instruction booklet
|Kor=스카이 가든
|Kor=스카이 가든
|KorR=Seukai Gadeun
|KorR=Seukai Gadeun
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|RusR=Oblachnyy sad
|RusR=Oblachnyy sad
|RusM=Cloud Garden
|RusM=Cloud Garden
|Spa=Jardín Celeste<br>Jardines del cielo <small>(''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'')</small>
|SpaA=Jardín Celeste
|SpaM=Celestial Garden<br>Sky Gardens
|SpaAM=Celestial Garden
|SpaE=Jardín Celeste
|SpaEM=Celestial Garden
|SpaE2=Jardines del cielo
|SpaE2M=Gardens of the sky
|SpaE2N=''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' European instruction booklet
|SpaE2C=<ref name="SCname" />
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*The course is misnamed '''GBA Sky Tour''' in an overview of ''Mario Kart Tour'' on the {{wp|App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|App Store}}, being conflated with the game's [[Sky Tour]].<ref>{{File link|App Store screenshot story MKT 2021.png|Screenshot of {{classic|GBA|Sky Garden}} being erroneously named {{classic|GBA|Sky Tour}} on the App Store}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Float through the [[3DS Rainbow Road]] track in the [[Space Tour]], fly through the GBA Sky Tour as Aviator Mario…who knows what’s coming next?|title=''Mario Kart Tour''|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1633119423|location=United States|publisher=Apple|accessdate=November 12, 2022|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108155848/https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1633119423|archivedate=November 8, 2022, 15:58:48 UTC}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Sky areas]]
[[Category:Sky areas]]
[[Category:Classic courses]]
[[Category:Classic courses]]
[[Category:Unlockable race courses]]
[[Category:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass race courses]]
[[Category:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass race courses]]
[[Category:Mario Kart DS race courses]]
[[Category:Mario Kart DS race courses]]

Latest revision as of 13:19, December 19, 2024

Sky Garden
MKSC Sky Garden Starting Line.png
Information
Appears in Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)
Mario Kart DS (2005)
Mario Kart Tour (2022)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 1) (2022)
Cup(s) Lightning Cup (Super Circuit, DS)
Lucky Cat Cup (8 Deluxe)
Tour(s)
Online play No longer available (DS)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
MKSC Sky Garden Map.png
MKSC Sky Garden Mini Map.png

Mario Kart DS
GBA Sky Garden mapMario Kart DS
Mario Kart Tour
Map of GBA Sky Garden from Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of GBA Sky Garden in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Staff ghost(s)
DS Ninten★ドリー
1:44.400 Princess DaisyPower Flower (kart)
8DX 150cc Nin★Pedro
1:42.267 LakituP-Wing (kart)Retro Off-RoadCloud Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Rui
1:13.606 Ludwig von KoopaSteel DriverBlue StandardBowser Kite
This article is about the course in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. For other usages, see Sky Garden.
"GBA Sky Tour" redirects here. For the event in Mario Kart Tour that added this course to the game, see Sky Tour.
“And, of course, there's Sky Garden. So dreamy! I wonder what they grow up there. Sky mushrooms? Cloudy flower?”
Jordan, Play Nintendo[1]

Sky Garden is the second race course of the Lightning Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. The track takes place on a cobbled road atop clouds, with bridges connecting them and beanstalks scattered around the clouds. This course has no major obstacles, although players can easily fall off of it. The Luigi blimp from Luigi Circuit can be seen in the background. A similar course with several shared names in other languages known as Cloudtop Cruise appears in Mario Kart 8.

Sky Garden reappears as the third course of the retro Lightning Cup in Mario Kart DS, in Mario Kart Tour starting with the Sky Tour, and in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass as the third course of the Lucky Cat Cup.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Course layout[edit]

The course begins with a 90° turn to the left, the first set of Item Boxes, and a slight S-bend that ends in a wide jump pad; here racers must jump over a gap in the track. There is then an inverse S-bend immediately followed by another 90° left turn and a brief straightaway. The straightaway leads into a left turn followed by a sharp right turn and another 90° left turn. Racers then drive over a short bridge that leads into a sharp left turn followed by two slight turns and another brief straightaway. After the straightaway is a U-turn to the right followed by a slight left turn and another short bridge, with the last item set on top. After two left turns and a slight right turn, racers reach one last brief straightaway; along this straightaway there is a hole in the left side of the track preceded by a jump pad. At the end of the straightaway lies the finish line.

Shortcuts[edit]

The first notable shortcut can be found after the first turn. The player can use a Mushroom to drive through the off-road to the right of the track and go off a jump pad, clearing a large gap and skipping the two slight S-bends.

The second notable shortcut can be found at the end of the first straightaway. Instead of turning left, the player can use a Mushroom to continue driving straight through the off-road, using a jump pad to clear the gap and skip the following sharp right turn. Alternatively, they can take the left turn but use a jump pad on the inside of the sharp right turn to cut it off without using an item; this rewards the player with a lone Item Box. However, if the player does use a Mushroom when going off the latter jump pad, they can land on a later part of the track and completely skip several turns.

Lastly, the player can drive to the left of the track immediately after the right U-turn, where there is a cloud platform. By driving across it to the track on the other side, the player can cut off several turns without needing to use an item.

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Screenshot of GBA Sky Garden
The introduction for GBA Sky Garden in Mario Kart DS

Sky Garden makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart DS as the third course of the Lightning Cup, holding the distinction of being the only track to appear in the same cup twice (not counting the Extra Tracks in Mario Kart: Super Circuit). There is an added shortcut in this version. After going across the small boost ramp leading to an item, the player must use a Mushroom and hop at the exact right second to get across the large gap. The shortcut can also be done with a well placed jump over the large gap if the player is using a high acceleration kart without a Mushroom, but is very difficult to perform. This is possible in the original game, but the player will fall right over the other side no matter what. Additionally, the first shortcut has an added longer cloud in front of the original one at the gap's end. The staff ghost is Daisy.

Missions[edit]

There is one mission that takes place on GBA Sky Garden:

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

GBA Sky Garden in Mario Kart Tour
GBA Sky Garden in Mario Kart Tour

Sky Garden returns in Mario Kart Tour starting from the Sky Tour. It is the second classic course in Mario Kart Tour (the first being GBA Sunset Wilds) to receive a new arrangement for its music and currently one of two GBA courses with a previous arrangement to receive a new arrangement in the game, the other being GBA Peach Circuit (and by extension, GBA Luigi Circuit). There are now two blimps; both use the appearance from Singapore Speedway. The giant beanstalks that previously only appeared in the background are now closer to the course, and one of them features a red Toad House on a cloud.

A course banner is added at the starting line, featuring the classic Mario Kart logo in a round frame supported by two beanstalks, which grow from earthenware planters. The road is also now made entirely of gray stone files, formed in an arched pattern, and features flowerpots and fences in the off-road areas. The course has been simplified, with some of the bends being removed. The first shortcut now features players performing Jump Boosts on giant leaves while the last is now under the beanstalk that supports the Toad House. The second shortcut is removed; the ramp now leads to a mushroom trampoline on the main route. The straightaway near the finish line is replaced with a gliding section.

The course also appears as Sky Garden R (reversed), Sky Garden T (with ramps), and Sky Garden R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the normal variant in the Sky Tour, while the latter was introduced in the 2023 New Year's Tour. In the R and T variants, the mushroom trampoline is removed. In the T variant, there are several Piranha Plants along the track as well as a moving platform with a dash panel ramp. In the R/T variant, racers drive across several additional mushroom trampolines, including a blue one.

Sky Garden's R/T variant is visible in an unused banner present in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's files as of version 2.0.0. This instance predated its official announcement in the 2023 New Year's Tour.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of GBA Sky Garden tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which GBA Sky Garden and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of GBA Sky Garden tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
GBA Sky Garden from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Mario (Aviator)Peach (Explorer)Rosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Volendam)Rosalina Mii Racing SuitTanooki MarioTanooki RosalinaToadette (Astronaut)Waluigi (Vampire)White Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario Blooper ShuttleBlue Sub ScooterBright GirlCandy ClownCapsule KartChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCupid's ArrowDreamy EggFrost WingJukebox BuggyLightning StreamlinerMonarch KartProp KartPurpleBunnyYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame 8-Bit Super Glider8-Bit Super MushroomCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsFestive HollyGlittering ParasolGold Toe-Bean BalloonsMario's MustacheMeteor BalloonsPink Bubble BalloonPretzel GliderRecord SetterRed and Gold UmbrellaRoyal FlushSky-High Flyer Birdo (White)**Chain Chomp Mii Racing SuitChargin' ChuckDaisy (Swimwear)Daisy (Yukata)King Bob-omb (Gold)Larry Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Luigi Mii Racing SuitMario (Golf)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing Suit*Toad (Astronaut) Blue SpeederCheershipCream Cat Cruiser**Goo-Goo Buggy**Gray Cat CruiserGreenLightningJumbo JetterKarp KartPink B Dasher Mk. 2Rainbow Streetle**Silver Warrior WagonSneekerSports Coupe 2022Star BroomWhite Fast FrankWhite Snow SkimmerWhite Turbo Birdo*** 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom**8-Bit Fire FlowerCat ParafoilGold Flappy WingsGold Tanooki ParafoilGreen Checkered GliderLuigi ParafoilMagniflying GlassNew Year's 2022Pink Gold Meteors***Rainbow BellsRainbow Fare FlierSilver-and-Gold HeartsWavy Great SailWonderful DiamondWonderful Wings
Blue Shy Guy Monty MolePeachPurple Koopa (Freerunning)White Shy Guy* 8-Bit Jumping Mario
GBA Sky Garden R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat MarioCat Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Yukata)Hammer Bro Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Mario (Golf)Mario (Satellaview)Peach (Explorer)Rosalina (Volendam)Silver Mii Racing SuitTanooki RosalinaWhite Mii Racing Suit CheershipCombo CruiserDaikon RocketFish Bone FerryFlower KartGold Lunar CruiserGold ZucchiniGray Cat CruiserKarp KartProp KartPurple Rattle BuggyStar BroomSwift TalonWild Slugger 8-Bit 1-Up MushroomAurora BalloonsButterfly PrismCat ParafoilCream Toe-Bean BalloonsFlying FlappersGalaxy GliderGlittering ParasolMario Golf CapMario's MustachePretzel GliderRainbow BellsRoy OilpaperWavy Great Sail ? Block Mii Racing SuitBirdo (White)***Daisy (Swimwear)Gold Koopa (Freerunning)Gold MarioKamekLakitu (Party Time)Lemmy Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitMario (Aviator)**Mario (Black Suit)Mario Mii Racing Suit*Penguin Toadette Blue Sub ScooterCandy ClownCupid's Arrow***Dreamy EggGreen Cat Cruiser**Green CometGreen LightningHuffin Puffin EggMagma Broom**Monarch KartParty-WingPink B Dasher Mk. 2Piranha Pipes**Sakura Hop RodSports Coupe 2022White BruiserWhite Snow SkimmerWhite Turbo Birdo 8-Bit Bullet Bill8-Bit StarGlinting GliderGlittering Glider**Gold Tanooki ParafoilGold Toe-Bean BalloonsPink Bubble BalloonRecord Setter***Red and Gold UmbrellaRoyal FlushSecret Scroll**Sky-High Flyer**Smiley Flower GliderWonderful DiamondWonderful GarnetWonderful Wings*
Birdo (Blue)Blue Shy GuyHammer BroLight-blue Shy GuyLight-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Purple Koopa (Freerunning) Oilpaper Umbrella
GBA Sky Garden T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Blue Mii Racing SuitLakitu (Party Time)Light Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Mario (Black Suit)Peach (Halloween)Penguin ToadetteReindeer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Rosalina Mii Racing SuitToad Mii Racing SuitWario (Cowboy)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Blue SpeederCarrot KartFrosty BellsGold Lunar CruiserGold Monarch KartHuffin Puffin EggKarp KartMagma BroomSakura Hop RodSilver Warrior WagonSports Coupe 2022Star BroomTanooki KartWhite Fast Frank 8-Bit Bullet BillAurora BalloonsGlinting GliderGlittering GliderGold Eggshell GliderGold Flappy WingsMagic ParasolPink Bubble BalloonPink Gold MeteorsRainbow BellsRainbow Fare FlierRed and Gold UmbrellaSecret ScrollWonderful Wings Birdo (White)*Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat MarioDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Ice-Cream Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Mario (Satellaview)Mario Mii Racing Suit**Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha Mii Racing Suit**Peach (Happi)Rosalina (Volendam)Silver Mii Racing Suit***Toadette (Astronaut)White Tanooki Mario Blooper ShuttleBright GirlChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCombo CruiserCream Cat Cruiser***Cupid's ArrowFish Bone FerryGoo-Goo BuggyGray Cat CruiserJukebox BuggyLightning Streamliner**Party-WingPurple Rattle BuggyRed CometSilver Cupid's Arrow*Swift TalonTiger BruiserWild SluggerYellow Offroader 8-Bit Super Glider8-Bit Super MushroomButterfly PrismCalico Toe-Bean Balloons**Cat ParafoilCream Toe-Bean Balloons**Festive HollyGalaxy GliderGlittering ParasolHome-Field GliderMagniflying GlassMario Golf CapMario's Mustache**Red Checkered GliderWonderful Garnet
White Shy Guy Blue Shy GuyHammer BroLight-blue Shy GuyLight-blue Toad (Pit Crew) Pink Flower Glider
GBA Sky Garden R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitBuilder ToadLemmy Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitMario (Aviator)Mario (Black Suit)Mario (Hakama)Mario (Santa)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Toad (Tourist)WigglerYoshi (Reindeer) Black SneekerBlooper ShuttleGold Bullet BlasterGoo-Goo PinkGreen CometJumbo JetterMonarch KartPurple Rattle BuggyRainbow StreetleRed CometStar BroomStreetleSwift TalonYellow Offroader Flying FlappersGold Cloud BalloonsGreen SproutNew Year's KitePara-PaniniPink Bubble BalloonRecord SetterRed Checkered GliderSky-High FlyerSmiley Flower GliderWonderful DiamondWonderful GarnetYellow Hard Hat Balloon Baby Peach (Cherub)Birdo (White)Cat Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Farmer)Daisy (Thai Dress)Dr. PeachGold MarioIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Mario (Golf)Mario Mii Racing SuitPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPeach (Yukata)Petey Piranha Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Toadette (Astronaut)White Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Blazing EagleDozer DasherFish Bone FerryFlower KartFlowery BadwagonGold EagleGold Lunar CruiserIce-Cream MinibusMoo Moo OffroaderPink Capsule KartProp KartSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Strawberry Soft SwerveSweet RideTuk-Tuk KartWild Gold*** Black Cat ParafoilBright BalloonsCat ParafoilDream GliderFestive HollyGold Checkered GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonMosaic StarchuteNew Year's 2023***Pink Magniflying GlassRainbow Fare FlierRoy OilpaperSpider GliderTropical BalloonsWavy Great SailWicked TopazWonderful Wings
Light-blue YoshiMario Blue YoshiGreen Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Turbo YoshiGreen Turbo Birdo
* 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 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Pauline Cup challenge from the 2023 New Year's Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on GBA Sky Garden Regular Driver Builder Luigi Pink Shy Guy Green Shy Guy Shy Guy Black Shy Guy Builder Toadette Builder Toad Mario New Year's Tour (2023) The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup
Kart Black Dozer Yellow Offroader Offroader Red Offroader Brown Offroader Pink Dozer Dozer Dasher Same kart and glider as the ones used by the replaced driver
Glider Fuzzy Kite Treasure Map Treasure Map Treasure Map Treasure Map Safety Glider Safety Glider
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Daisy Cup challenge from the Sky Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on GBA Sky Garden (reused as the Diddy Kong Cup's bonus challenge in the Animal Tour) Regular Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Two Barrel Bombs
Barrel Bomb
Sky Tour The icon of the Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Daisy Cup
Animal Tour Diddy Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong Cup
Princess Tour Fire Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Fire Rosalina Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Bowser Cup challenge from the 2022 Mii Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on GBA Sky Garden Regular Birdo (Light Blue) in Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Light Blue)
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 4
  • 8
  • 12
Mii Tour (2022) The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Bowser Cup
Princess Tour The Cat Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Cat Peach Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Mii Cup challenge from the 2022 Yoshi Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on GBA Sky Garden Regular Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:35.00
  • 1:28.00
  • 1:22.00
Yoshi Tour (2022) Mii Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Mii Cup
  • 1:35.00
  • 1:27.00
  • 1:21.00
Doctor Tour (2023) The icon of the King Boo Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
King Boo Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toad Cup challenge from the Piranha Plant Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on GBA Sky Garden T T Pink Shy Guy from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
Piranha Plant Tour The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toad Cup
Snap a Photo
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Other driver information Objectives Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider
Thumbnail of the Toadette Cup challenge from the Sky Tour; a Snap a Photo challenge set on GBA Sky Garden T T Mario (Aviator) from Mario Kart Tour
Mario (Aviator)
Prop Kart from Mario Kart Tour
Prop Kart
Sky-High Flyer from Mario Kart Tour
Sky-High Flyer
Kamek from Mario Kart Tour
Kamek
Kamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart Tour
Kamek's Zoom Broom
Dream Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Dream Glider
  • 2 or more drivers
  • A Jump Boost
  • Take a photo
Sky Tour The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toadette Cup
Lakitu from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu
Cloud 9 from Mario Kart Tour
Cloud 9
Cloud Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Cloud Glider

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

GBA Sky Garden as it appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
GBA Sky Garden in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

GBA Sky Garden makes its home console debut in the Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is the third course of the Lucky Cat Cup released in the first wave in March 2022, nearly a month after its inclusion in Mario Kart Tour, though it was revealed in gameplay form in a February 2022 Nintendo Direct prior to its addition to said game. It derives its appearance and layout from Mario Kart Tour, except with orange stone tiles instead of gray and an animated cloud texture. Unlike Tour, the leaf shortcut is reflected on the minimap. Many mushroom trampolines can be seen growing from underneath the course, and several airships from Cloudtop Cruise appear in the background instead of the blimps. Koopa Paratroopas appear as spectators on the course.

Like many other classic courses in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the music has been redone with live instruments, featuring a saxophone, piano, and electric guitar lead instead of the original song's synths.

Much like the other tracks in Wave 1, the Booster Course Pass's initial reveal trailer and official artwork use screenshots of the Mario Kart Tour version of GBA Sky Garden. However, on the Nintendo eShop imageMedia:MK8D BCP Wave 1.jpg for Wave 1, GBA Sky Garden is the only course to use a screenshot of its 8 Deluxe version rather than its Tour version.

As with all other courses from Wave 1, this course's icon and lighting were adjusted slightly in the 2.1.0 update.

Track layout comparisons[edit]

The Mario Kart Tour (and 8 Deluxe) layout is slightly narrowed in the X-axis compared to Mario Kart: Super Circuit (and DS). The first sections through to the main jump sections are similar; the shortcut at turn 2 no longer needs a Mushroom in Tour, the lead-in turn 4 into the 270° turn 5 is removed in Tour (resulting in a single turn 4), while the bounce mushroom in Tour correspond to the jump area in Super Circuit.

At this point, the layouts diverge significantly. Tour skips Super Circuit's turn 7 and 8 entirely, while Super Circuit's turns 9 and 10 are merged into the much shorter turn 5. The following short left lead-in roughly correspond between turn 11 in Super Circuit and turn 6 in Tour, and the following U-turn is turn 12 in Super Circuit and turn 7 in Tour, although the lead-in is much shorter in Tour.

The lower section is heavily simplified in Tour, where the U-turn turn 8 covers what in Super Circuit is turns 13 through 17. Super Circuit's cloud shortcut that skips turn 13, is replaced in Tour by a cloud shortcut preceding turn 8. The final left jump in Super Circuit is replaced by a glider section in Tour.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

  • European website bio: "In this race above the clouds, don't let the beautiful view go to your head. One false move and it's a very long way down to the ground. You'll need boosts aplenty to make the most of Sky Garden's numerous short-cuts, but don't be afraid of using your brakes too."

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart™: Super Circuit™ game for Game Boy™ Advance.
    • This course takes place on some fluffy clouds. (How does that even work??)
    • There are minimal obstacles but beware of falling off the edge!
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Cruise through the clouds in Sky Garden!
    Now, we'd like to present to you a course released as part of the first wave, which is available now: GBA Sky Garden!
    First appearing in Mario Kart: Super Circuit on the Game Boy Advance, Sky Garden is an above-the-clouds course that floats way up in the stratosphere. It's an easy-riding course with few obstacles, but careful you don't fall off, as those time penalties will start to add up before you know it!

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (GBA courses) § Sky Garden.

Screenshots[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart DS old_sky_agb Old Sky GBA

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スカイガーデン[?]
Sukai Gāden
Sky Garden
Chinese (simplified) 空中花园[?]
Kōngzhōng Huāyuán
Sky Garden
Chinese (traditional) 空中花園[?]
Kōngzhōng Huāyuán
Sky Garden
Dutch Wolkenhof[?] Cloud Courtyard
French (NOA) Jardin volant[?] Flying Garden
French (NOE) Jardin volant[?] Flying Garden
Jardin du Ciel[2] Sky Garden Mario Kart: Super Circuit European instruction booklet
German Wolkenpiste[?] Cloud Circuit
Italian Giardino Nuvola[?] Cloud Garden
Giardino dei cieli[2] Skies' Garden Mario Kart: Super Circuit European instruction booklet
Korean 스카이 가든[?]
Seukai Gadeun
Sky Garden
Portuguese Jardim Celeste[?] Celestial Garden
Russian Облачный сад[?]
Oblachnyy sad
Cloud Garden
Spanish (NOA) Jardín Celeste[?] Celestial Garden
Spanish (NOE) Jardín Celeste[?] Celestial Garden
Jardines del cielo[2] Gardens of the sky Mario Kart: Super Circuit European instruction booklet

Trivia[edit]

  • The course is misnamed GBA Sky Tour in an overview of Mario Kart Tour on the App Store, being conflated with the game's Sky Tour.[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Play Nintendo (June 18, 2022). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets MORE Courses?!🙀🚦 | @Play Nintendo (3:05). YouTube. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Mario Kart Super Circuit European instruction booklet (PDF).
  3. ^ Screenshot of GBA Sky Garden being erroneously named GBA Sky Tour on the App StoreMedia:App Store screenshot story MKT 2021.png
  4. ^ "Float through the 3DS Rainbow Road track in the Space Tour, fly through the GBA Sky Tour as Aviator Mario…who knows what’s coming next?" – Mario Kart Tour. United States: Apple. Retrieved November 12, 2022. (Archived November 8, 2022, 15:58:48 UTC via Wayback Machine.)