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[[File:Mario (Rainbow Cup) - Mario Power Tennis.png|thumb|[[Mario]] wins the Rainbow Cup in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'']]
[[File:Mario (Rainbow Cup) - Mario Power Tennis.png|thumb|[[Mario]] wins the Rainbow Cup in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'']]
[[File:WigglerWinsTheFireCup.png|thumb|[[Wiggler]] wins the Rainbow Cup in ''Mario Power Tennis'']]
The '''Rainbow Cup''' is a [[cup]] in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], appearing in the [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' as the first of the Star Tournaments; it is unlocked by completing the normal tournaments and unlocking the star rank for the character to participate. Its difficulty is comparable to [[Mushroom Cup]] and [[Flower Cup]], although players and opponents hit stronger due to the star rank. In ''Mario Tennis'', the Rainbow Cup takes place in the [[Hard Court]]. In ''Mario Power Tennis'', the tournament takes place in the [[Peach Dome]] Hard Court, similar to the previous game. The first two matches have 3 sets and 2 games, while the last match has 5 sets. Aesthetically, it takes place during the day and progresses to sunset in the last match. When players clear the Rainbow Cup, the [[Moonlight Cup]] is unlocked. In ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', the [[1-Up Mushroom Cup]] is the Rainbow Cup's successor.
The '''Rainbow Cup''' in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' is the first of the Star Tournaments, which is unlocked by completing the normal tournaments and unlocking the star rank for the character to participate. Its difficulty is comparable to [[Mushroom Cup]] and [[Flower Cup]], although players and opponents hit stronger due to the star rank. In ''Mario Tennis'', the Rainbow Cup takes place in the [[Hard Court]]. In ''Mario Power Tennis'', the tournament takes place in the [[Peach Dome]] Hard Court, similar to the previous game. The first two matches have 3 sets and 2 games, while the last match has 5 sets. Aesthetically, it takes place during the day and progresses to sunset in the last match. When players clear the Rainbow Cup, the [[Moonlight Cup]] is unlocked.


In ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', the [[1-Up Mushroom Cup]] is the Rainbow Cup's successor.
The Rainbow Cup is also a trophy and a set of tracks in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''. It is unlocked only when players complete the previous five cups in the games. The challenge for the cup is a race against [[Robo Mario]]. Completing this cup allows the player to use a character-exclusive item, such as the [[Super Star|Star]] for [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]].
 
The Rainbow Cup has made an additional appearance as a trophy and a set of tracks in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''. It is unlocked only when players complete the previous five cups in the games. The challenge for the cup is a race against [[Robo Mario]]. Completing this cup allows the player to use a character-exclusive item, such as the [[Super Star|Star]] for [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]].


==List of ''Mario Kart'' courses==
==List of ''Mario Kart'' courses==
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|[[File:RainbowCoasterIcon.png|120px]]<br>[[Rainbow Coaster]]
|[[File:RainbowCoasterIcon.png|200px]]<br>[[Rainbow Coaster]]
|[[File:RainbowDownhillIcon.png|120px]]<br>[[Rainbow Downhill]]
|[[File:RainbowDownhillIcon.png|200px]]<br>[[Rainbow Downhill]]
|[[File:MKAGP 2 1 vs 1 Battle with Robo Mario!.png|200px]]<br>1 vs 1 Battle with Robo Mario!
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Mario Tennis 64 Rainbow Cup.png|Rainbow Cup depicted in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''
MT64 Rainbow Cup Logo.png|Rainbow Cup Logo in ''Mario Tennis''
WigglerWinsTheFireCup.png|[[Wiggler]] wins the Rainbow Cup in ''Mario Power Tennis''
MPT Rainbow Cup Icon.png|Rainbow Cup Icon in ''Mario Power Tennis''
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Reinbō Sutēji
|JapR=Reinbō Sutēji
|JapM=Rainbow Stage
|JapM=Rainbow Stage
|Ger=Regenbogen-Cup
|GerM=Rainbow Cup
|Fre=Coupe Arc-En-Ciel
|Fre=Coupe Arc-En-Ciel
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Latest revision as of 07:36, June 29, 2024

Mario wins the Rainbow Cup in Mario Power Tennis.
Mario wins the Rainbow Cup in Mario Power Tennis

The Rainbow Cup is a cup in the Mario Tennis series, appearing in the Nintendo 64 version of Mario Tennis and Mario Power Tennis as the first of the Star Tournaments; it is unlocked by completing the normal tournaments and unlocking the star rank for the character to participate. Its difficulty is comparable to Mushroom Cup and Flower Cup, although players and opponents hit stronger due to the star rank. In Mario Tennis, the Rainbow Cup takes place in the Hard Court. In Mario Power Tennis, the tournament takes place in the Peach Dome Hard Court, similar to the previous game. The first two matches have 3 sets and 2 games, while the last match has 5 sets. Aesthetically, it takes place during the day and progresses to sunset in the last match. When players clear the Rainbow Cup, the Moonlight Cup is unlocked. In Mario Tennis Open, the 1-Up Mushroom Cup is the Rainbow Cup's successor.

The Rainbow Cup is also a trophy and a set of tracks in Mario Kart Arcade GP and Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. It is unlocked only when players complete the previous five cups in the games. The challenge for the cup is a race against Robo Mario. Completing this cup allows the player to use a character-exclusive item, such as the Star for Mario and Luigi.

List of Mario Kart courses[edit]

Game Course 1 Course 2 Challenge
Rainbow Cup
Mario Kart Arcade GP / Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Rainbow Coaster from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Rainbow Coaster
Rainbow Downhill icon from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Rainbow Downhill
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Challenge background
1 vs 1 Battle with Robo Mario!

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese レインボーステージ[?]
Reinbō Sutēji
Rainbow Stage
French Coupe Arc-En-Ciel[?] Rainbow Cup
German Regenbogen-Cup[?] Rainbow Cup
Italian Trofeo Arcobaleno[?] Rainbow Cup
Spanish Copa Arco Iris[?] Rainbow Cup