Shell Cup
The Shell Cup is a representation of four cups introduced in Mario Kart DS, each of which consists of four races taken from the previous Mario Kart games. Shell Cup's symbol is a Green Shell and it features courses from previous Mushroom Cups and Flower Cups. The courses are usually quick and simple with little hazards. It is the first of the four Retro Cups. The cup's length and difficulty is on par with the Mushroom Cup.
Courses
Mario Tennis Open
The Shell Cup also appears in Mario Tennis Open as the third cup in the Star Open tournament series, but the shell is a Red Shell instead of the usual green. The trophy is designed as a Red Shell on top of a tower that resembles a feature from Bowser's Castle. This cup is held in the Bowser's Castle court, with the matches having three sets for the starting round, three sets for the semifinals, and five sets for the finals.
Completion rewards in the Mario Kart series
Winning the Shell Cup in the Mario Kart series can award the player with various bonuses, depending on the game. Additional cups unlocked are excluded from this list.
Mario Kart DS
- All retro cups (includes Shell Cup) on 50cc: Daisy
- All retro cups (includes Shell Cup) on 100cc: Waluigi
- All retro cups (includes Shell Cup) or all nitro cups (excludes Shell Cup) on 150cc: Seven karts for each playable character
- All cups on 150cc: 150cc Mirror class
- All retro cups (includes Shell Cup) or all nitro cups (excludes Shell Cup) on 150cc Mirror: R.O.B.
- All cups on 150cc Mirror: All karts for each playable character
Mario Kart Wii
- 1 star rank or higher on all retro cups (includes Shell Cup) on 50cc: Cheep Charger
- 1 star rank or higher on all retro cups (includes Shell Cup) on 100cc: Bowser Jr.
- 1 star rank or higher on all retro cups (includes Shell Cup) on 150cc: Jetsetter
- All cups on 150cc: 150cc Mirror class
- 1 star rank or higher on all cups on 150cc Mirror: Rosalina
Mario Kart 7
- All cups on a single cc class: Mii
- 150cc Shell Cup: Shy Guy
- All cups on 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc: 150cc Mirror class
Mario Kart 8
Most unlockable characters in Mario Kart 8 are unlocked at random upon winning Grand Prix cups (separate cups must be played to unlock characters), which includes the Shell Cup. Characters that can be unlocked include Rosalina, Metal Mario, Lakitu, Toadette, Baby Rosalina, Pink Gold Peach, Iggy Koopa, Roy Koopa, Lemmy Koopa, Larry Koopa, Wendy O. Koopa, Ludwig von Koopa, Morton Koopa Jr., and Mii. Mii is unlocked upon the eighth Grand Prix cup victory, unless an amiibo is used to unlock Mii beforehand.
In addition, the Gold Standard body can be unlocked by getting a 1 star rank or higher on all non-DLC cups (including the Shell Cup) on any one engine class, and the 150cc Mirror class can be unlocked by winning all 150cc cups.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- 1 star rank or higher on all cups on 150cc Mirror: Gold Standard
- All cups on 200cc: Gold Mario
Trading Card info
"The first of four Retro Cups, the Shell Cup is made up of four great blasts from the past. One track from GameCube, one from DS, one from Super NES, and one from N64. It's a great mix, and they all get a face lift with the graphics boost in Mario Kart Wii."
Gallery
Emblems
Mario Kart DS
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Kart 7
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Trophies
- MK8 Shell Cup Screenshot.jpg
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | こうらカップ[?] Kōra Kappu |
Shell Cup | |
| Chinese | 龜殼盃 (Traditional) 龟壳杯 (Simplified)[?] Guīké Bēi |
Turtle Shell Cup | |
| Dutch | Schildbeker[?] | Shell Cup | |
| German | Panzer-Cup[?] | Shell Cup | |
| Italian | Trofeo Guscio[?] | Shell Trophy | |
| Korean | 등껍질 컵[?] Deungkkeopjil Keop |
Shell Cup | |
| Portuguese (NOA) | Copa Casco[?] | Shell Cup | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Taça Carapaça[?] | Shell Cup | |
| Russian | Кубок панциря[?] Kubok pantsirya |
Shell Cup | |
| Spanish | Copa Caparazón[?] | Shell Cup |
Trivia
- Mario Kart 7's Shell Cup is the only Shell Cup without a returning Mario Circuit, which is instead part of the Banana Cup.
- In Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 7, The shell icon is facing to the left, while in Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, the shell faces the right.
| Mario Tennis Open | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playable characters | Default | Mario • Luigi • Princess Peach • Yoshi • Princess Daisy • Boo • Bowser Jr. • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Waluigi • Wario • Bowser |
| Unlockable | Luma • Baby Mario • Baby Peach • Dry Bowser | |
| Obtained from QR code | Red Yoshi • Blue Yoshi • Light Blue Yoshi • Yellow Yoshi • Pink Yoshi • Black Yoshi • White Yoshi • Metal Mario | |
| Non-playable characters | Toad • Lakitu • Toads • Goomba • Mechakoopa • Penguin • Shy Guy • Koopa Troopa • Piranha Plant • Inky Piranha Plant • Buzzy Beetle • Koopa Paratroopa | |
| Courts | Mario Stadium • Mushroom Valley • Wario Dunes • DK Jungle • Bowser's Castle • Penguin Iceberg • Peach's Palace • Galaxy Arena | |
| Cups | Mushroom Cup • Flower Cup • Banana Cup • Champions Cup • 1-Up Mushroom Cup • Ice Flower Cup • Shell Cup • Final Cup | |
| Special Games | Ring Shot • Super Mario Tennis • Galaxy Rally • Ink Showdown | |
