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Bowser's Castle from Mario Kart Wii
Baby Luigi performs a trick in Mario Kart Wii.

A trick[1][2] is a technical move that first appeared in Mario Kart Wii. After jumping off most ramps, characters can perform tricks.

History

Mario Kart Wii

Tricks are introduced in Mario Kart Wii. When executed during jumps caused by small rumps, they cause a short boost after landing. If launching off of Dash Panels, the vehicle flips before the trick, the tricks increase the length of the boost received upon landing and special animations can be seen when pressing Up or Down. Karts flip horizontally (similar to a corkscrew motion) while bikes flip vertically if using the Up or Down controls. Many basic tricks include Mario and Luigi looking backwards and waving or wagging their feet, but more notable tricks include Yoshi sticking out his tongue, King Boo shrinking and laughing, or Funky Kong's and Donkey Kong's one-handed upside down flip.

Mario Kart 7

File:MK7ToadTrick.jpg
Toad performs a jump action in Mario Kart 7.

Tricks reappear in Mario Kart 7, where they are known as jump actions.[3] They can be activated by pressing R Button while going over a ramp or an element of the course which causes the kart to jump. They now are the sole way to obtain a boost, known as Jump Boost,[3] when landing from said jumps. However, characters no longer spin or flip at all when performing one. Unlike Tricks in Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 7 has only 2 variations of a stunt per character. Each character in Mario Kart 7 has at least one animation of them facing the screen, while the other animation does not (for Metal Mario's case, however, both of his animations show him not facing the screen, making him the only character with this trait). For example, Luigi has two stunts, the first being an animation of him punching the air, and the second being Luigi flailing his arms about.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Larry's special second trick, while riding a sport bike.
Larry Koopa performs a trick in Mario Kart 8.

In Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the trick and Jump Boost mechanics are the same of Mario Kart 7.[2] There is a new sound effect when a character performs a trick. There are a total of nine tricks for each character, three for karts, three for standard bikes and ATVs and three for sport bikes, although all of the sport bikes tricks, despite their slightly different coding, end up being the same ones performed on standard bikes and ATVs, with the exception of the tricks of Peach, Larry Koopa, and Baby Daisy, who have a trick which is different when performed on a sport bike. Two of the three trick types have no special requirements, though the second type is always used as a glider pad trick. The third type is only seen at anti-gravity segments where the player can spin or flip their vehicle when performing a trick. When tricking, karts/bikes/ATVs can also be controlled by which button from the D-Pad/Circle Pad is pressed, or which way the Wii Remote/Wii U GamePad is tilted.

Mario Kart Tour

Tricks return in Mario Kart Tour. This time, a trick is automatically executed when the player runs over a ramp or an obstacle. It reuses the sound effect from Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 7 and many animations from Mario Kart 8, including the anti-gravity jump animations.

Additionally, nearly every track within the game gains a trick and reverse/trick variant where players can rapidly rack up combos from executing tricks. There is also an entire tour based on tricks, aptly named the Trick Tour, where nearly all the tracks within that tour are R/T variants of several courses.

The following karts increase the boosting time and points from Jump Boosts.

Special skill Normal Super High-End
Jump Boost Plus icon from Mario Kart Tour
Jump Boost Plus
+4 points +6 points +8 points
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Trick animations

Mario Kart Wii

Kart

Character +Control Pad up +Control Pad left+Control Pad right +Control Pad down
Baby Mario Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Baby Luigi Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Baby Peach Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Baby Daisy Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Toad Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Toadette Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick
Dry Bones Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick
Mario Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Luigi Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Peach Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Daisy Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Yoshi Yoshi performing a Trick Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick
Birdo Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong performing a Trick Diddy Kong performing a Trick Diddy Kong performing a Trick
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Wario Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Waluigi Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Bowser Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
King Boo King Boo performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii King Boo performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii King Boo performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Rosalina Rosalina performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Rosalina performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Rosalina performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Funky Kong Funky Kong performing a Trick Funky Kong performing a Trick Funky Kong performing a Trick
Dry Bowser Dry Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Dry Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Dry Bowser performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Mii Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick

Bike

Character +Control Pad up +Control Pad up from a high-speed ramp +Control Pad left +Control Pad right +Control Pad down +Control Pad down from a high-speed ramp
Baby Mario Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Mario performing a Trick
Baby Luigi Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Luigi performing a Trick
Baby Peach Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Peach performing a trick
Baby Daisy Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Baby Daisy performing a trick
Toad Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a trick Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toad performing a trick
Toadette Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a trick Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Toadette performing a trick
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a Trick Koopa Troopa performing a trick
Dry Bones Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a Trick Dry Bones performing a trick
Mario Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Mario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png
Luigi Luigi performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png
Peach Peach performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png
Daisy Daisy performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Daisy performing a Trick Daisy performing a Trick Daisy performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png
Yoshi Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Birdo Birdo performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick Birdo performing a Trick
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Diddy Kong performing a Trick Diddy Kong performing a Trick Diddy Kong performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png
Wario Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Wario performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png
Waluigi Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Waluigi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Donkey Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png
Bowser Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick Bowser performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png
King Boo King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick King Boo performing a Trick
Rosalina Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick Rosalina performing a Trick
Funky Kong Funky Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Funky Kong performing a Trick Funky Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Funky Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Funky Kong performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png
Dry Bowser Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick Dry Bowser performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png
Mii Mii performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png

Hang-on type bikes

Note: only medium-sized drivers perform different tricks while riding a hang-on type bike.

Character +Control Pad up +Control Pad up from a high-speed ramp +Control Pad left +Control Pad right +Control Pad down +Control Pad down from a high-speed ramp
Mario Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick Mario performing a Trick
Luigi Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick Luigi performing a Trick
Peach Peach performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick Peach performing a Trick
Daisy Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii File:Nocoverart.png Princess Daisy's left bike trick Daisy performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Princess Daisy's down bike trick Daisy performing a Trick
Yoshi Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii Yoshi performing a Trick in Mario Kart Wii
Birdo Birdo performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Birdo performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong's up bike trick File:Nocoverart.png Diddy Kong's Left Bike Trick Diddy Kong performing his right trick on a bike Diddy Kong's down bike trick File:Nocoverart.png
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick Bowser Jr. performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png
Mii Mii performing a Trick Mii performing a Trick File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png

Mario Kart 7

Character R Button R Button
Mario File:Trick Mario1.jpg File:Trick Mario2.jpg
Luigi File:Do Not Trick Luigi 1.jpg File:Do Not Trick Luigi 2.jpg
Peach File:Trick Peach1.jpg File:Trick Peach2.jpg
Yoshi File:Trick Yoshi 1.jpg File:Trick Yoshi 2.jpg
Bowser File:Trick Bowser 1.jpg File:Trick Bowser 2.jpg
Donkey Kong File:Trick DK1.jpg File:Trick DK 2.jpg
Toad Toad performing a trick in Mario Kart 7. Compressed. Toad performing a trick in Mario Kart 7. Compressed.
Koopa Troopa File:Trick Koopa1.jpg File:Trick Koopa 2.jpg
Daisy File:Trick Daisy 1.jpg File:Trick Daisy 2.jpg
Wario File:Trick Wario1.jpg File:Trick Wario2.jpg
Rosalina File:Trick Rosalina1.jpg File:Rosalina 2.jpg
Metal Mario File:Trick Metal Mario1.jpg File:Trick Metal Mario2.jpg
Shy Guy File:Trick Shyguy1.jpg File:Trick Shyguy2.jpg
Honey Queen File:HoneyQueen1.jpg File:HoneyQueen2.jpg
Wiggler File:Wigglebum1.jpg File:Wigglebum2.jpg
Lakitu File:Trick Lakitu.jpg File:Trick Lakitu 2.jpg
Mii File:MK7 Mii Trick 1.jpg File:MK7 Mii Trick 2.JPG

Mario Kart 8

Kart

Character Trick 1

ZR ButtonR Button

Trick 2 (Glider Trick)

ZR ButtonR Button

Special Trick

ZR ButtonR Button

Mario Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Luigi Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Princess Peach Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Princess Daisy Daisy Kart Trick MK8 Daisy Kart Trick MK8 MK8 Tricks Daisy.
Rosalina Rosalina, performing a trick. Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Rosalina, performing a trick.
Metal Mario Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Yoshi Yoshi performs a trick. Yoshi performs a trick. Yoshi performs a trick.
Toad Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performs a trick. Koopa Troopa performs a trick. Koopa Troopa performs a trick.
Shy Guy Shy Guy performing a trick. Shy Guy performing a trick. Shy Guy performing a trick.
Lakitu Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Toadette Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Mario Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Luigi Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Peach Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Daisy Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Rosalina Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Pink Gold Peach Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Bowser Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Wario Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Waluigi Waluigi performs a trick. Waluigi performs a trick. Waluigi performs a trick.
Iggy Koopa Iggy Koopa performs a trick. Iggy Koopa performs a trick. Iggy Koopa performs a trick.
Roy Koopa Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Lemmy Koopa Lemmy Koopa performs a trick. Lemmy Koopa performs a trick. Lemmy Koopa performs a trick.
Larry Koopa Larry Koopa performs a trick. Larry Koopa performs a trick. Larry Koopa performs a trick.
Wendy O. Koopa Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Ludwig von Koopa Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Morton Koopa Jr. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Male Mii A male Mii performs a trick. A male Mii performs a trick. A male Mii performs a trick.
Female Mii The female Mii's second trick in Mario Kart 8 A female Mii performing a trick in Mario Kart 8 The female Mii's anti gravity trick in Mario Kart 8
Tanooki Mario Tanooki Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Tanooki Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Tanooki Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Cat Peach Cat Peach performs a trick. Cat Peach performs a trick. Cat Peach performs a trick.
Link Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Villager (Male) Male Villager performs a trick. Male Villager performs a trick. Male Villager performs a trick.
Villager (Female) Female Villager performs a trick. Female Villager performs a trick. Female Villager performs a trick.
Isabelle Isabelle performs a trick. Isabelle performs a trick. Isabelle performs a trick.
Dry Bowser Dry Bowser performs a trick. Dry Bowser performs a trick. Dry Bowser performs a trick.

Bike/ATV

Note: when a trick on sport bikes is the same, or similar to the corresponding trick on standard bikes and ATVs, only one trick is shown.

Character Trick 1

ZR ButtonR Button

Trick 2 (Glider Trick)

ZR ButtonR Button

Special Trick

ZR ButtonR Button

Mario Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Luigi Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Luigi performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Princess Peach Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.Princess Peach performs a trick. Princess Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Princess Daisy Princess Daisy performs a trick. Daisy Bike Trick MK8 Daisy Bike Trick MK8
Rosalina Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Metal Mario Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8. Metal Mario performing a trick in Mario Kart 8.
Yoshi Yoshi performs a trick. Yoshi performs a trick. Yoshi performs a trick.
Toad Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toad performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopa performs a trick. Koopa Troopa performs a trick. Koopa Troopa performs a trick.
Shy Guy Shy Guy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Shy Guy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Shy Guy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Lakitu Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Lakitu performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Toadette Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Toadette performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Mario Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Mario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Luigi Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Luigi performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Peach Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Daisy Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Daisy performing a trick.Baby Daisy performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Baby Rosalina Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Baby Rosalina performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Pink Gold Peach Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Pink Gold Peach performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Bowser Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Bowser performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Donkey Kong performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Wario Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wario performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Waluigi Waluigi performs a trick. Waluigi performs a trick. Waluigi performs a trick.
Iggy Koopa Iggy Koopa performs a trick. Iggy Koopa performs a trick. Iggy Koopa performs a trick.
Roy Koopa Roy Koopa, performing a trick. Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Roy Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Lemmy Koopa Lemmy Koopa performs a trick. Lemmy Koopa performs a trick. Lemmy Koopa performs a trick.
Larry Koopa Larry Koopa performs a trick. Larry Koopa performs a trick.Larry Koopa performs a trick. Larry Koopa performs a trick.
Wendy O. Koopa Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Wendy O. Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Ludwig von Koopa Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Ludwig von Koopa performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Morton Koopa Jr. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Morton Koopa Jr. performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Male Mii A male Mii performs a trick. A male Mii performs a trick. A male Mii performs a trick.
Female Mii The Female Mii performing a bike trick in Mario Kart 8 The Female Mii's second bike trick animation in Mario Kart 8 The Female Mii's Antigravity trick animation in Mario Kart 8
Tanooki Mario Tanooki Mario performs a trick. Tanooki Mario performs a trick. Tanooki Mario performs a trick.
Cat Peach Cat Peach performs a trick. Cat Peach performs a trick. Cat Peach performs a trick.
Link Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8. Link performing a trick. Mario Kart 8.
Villager (Male) Male Villager performs a trick. Male Villager performs a trick. Male Villager performs a trick.
Villager (Female) Female Villager performs a trick. Female Villager performs a trick. Female Villager performs a trick.
Isabelle Isabelle performs a trick. Isabelle performs a trick. Isabelle performs a trick.
Dry Bowser Dry Bowser performs a trick. Dry Bowser performs a trick. Dry Bowser performs a trick.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

All characters from Mario Kart 8 retain the same tricks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, the added characters each perform their own set of three tricks, regardless of vehicle type.

Kart

Character Trick 1

ZRR

Trick 2 (Glider Trick)

ZRR

Special Trick

ZRR

King Boo King Boo performing a trick. King Boo performing a trick. King Boo performing a trick.
Gold Mario Gold Mario performing a trick. Gold Mario performing a trick. Gold Mario performing a trick.
Dry Bones Dry Bones performing a trick. Dry Bones performing a trick. Dry Bones performing a trick.
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a trick. Bowser Jr. performing a trick. Bowser Jr. performing a trick.
Inkling Girl Inkling Girl performing a trick. Inkling Girl performing a trick. Inkling Girl performing a trick.
Inkling Boy Inkling Boy performing a trick. Inkling Boy performing a trick. Inkling Boy performing a trick.

Bike/ATV

Note: when a trick on sport bikes is the same, or similar to the corresponding trick on standard bikes and ATVs, only one trick is shown.

Character Trick 1

ZRR

Trick 2 (Glider Trick)

ZRR

Special Trick

ZRR

King Boo King Boo performing a trick. King Boo performing a trick. King Boo performing a trick.
Gold Mario Gold Mario performing a trick. Gold Mario performing a trick. Gold Mario performing a trick.
Dry Bones Dry Bones performing a trick. Dry Bones performing a trick. Dry Bones performing a trick.
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. performing a trick. Bowser Jr. performing a trick. Bowser Jr. performing a trick.
Inkling Girl Inkling Girl performing a trick. Inkling Girl performing a trick. Inkling Girl performing a trick.
Inkling Boy Inkling Boy performing a trick. Inkling Boy performing a trick. Inkling Boy performing a trick.

Mario Kart Tour

Template:More images All characters from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reuse the same tricks in Mario Kart Tour. As bikes/ATVs do not return, all characters have a set of three tricks, including new characters, returning characters that are not playable in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and variants. Despite anti-gravity sections being absent in the game, the anti-gravity trick still retains and the animations only plays when the kart spins or does not flip in any directions.

Character Trick 1 Trick 2 (Glider Trick) Trick 3 (Special Trick)
Toad (Pit Crew) Toad (Pit Crew) performing a trick. Toad (Pit Crew) performing a trick. Toad (Pit Crew) performing a trick.
Red Yoshi Red Yoshi performing a trick. Red Yoshi performing a trick. Red Yoshi performing a trick.
Diddy Kong Diddy Kong performing a trick. Diddy Kong performing a trick. Diddy Kong performing a trick.
Black Shy Guy Black Shy Guy performing a trick. Black Shy Guy performing a trick. Black Shy Guy performing a trick.
Red Koopa (Freerunning) Red Koopa (Freerunning) performing a trick. Red Koopa (Freerunning) performing a trick. Red Koopa (Freerunning) performing a trick.
Birdo Birdo performing a trick. Birdo performing a trick. Birdo performing a trick.
Pink Shy Guy Pink Shy Guy performing a trick. Pink Shy Guy performing a trick. Pink Shy Guy performing a trick.
Birdo (Light Blue) Birdo (Light Blue) performing a trick. Birdo (Light Blue) performing a trick. Birdo (Light Blue) performing a trick.
Hammer Bro Hammer Bro performing a trick. Hammer Bro performing a trick. Hammer Bro performing a trick.
Boomerang Bro Boomerang Bro performing a trick. Boomerang Bro performing a trick. Boomerang Bro performing a trick.
Ice Bro Ice Bro performing a trick. Ice Bro performing a trick. Ice Bro performing a trick.
Fire Bro Fire Bro performing a trick. Fire Bro performing a trick. Fire Bro performing a trick.
Birdo (Yellow) Birdo (Yellow) performing a trick. Birdo (Yellow) performing a trick. Birdo (Yellow) performing a trick.
Monty Mole File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Peachette Peachette performing a trick. Peachette performing a trick. Peachette performing a trick.
Pauline Pauline performing a trick. Pauline performing a trick. Pauline performing a trick.
Mario (Musician) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Peach (Kimono) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Mario (Hakama) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Rosalina (Halloween) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Peach (Vacation) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Mario (Santa) Mario (Santa) performing a trick. Mario (Santa) performing a trick. Mario (Santa) performing a trick.
Daisy (Holiday Cheer) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Yoshi (Reindeer) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Pauline (Party Time) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Mario (Happi) Mario (Happi) performing a trick. Mario (Happi) performing a trick. Mario (Happi) performing a trick.
Toad (Party Time) Toad (Party Time) performing a trick. Toad (Party Time) performing a trick. Toad (Party Time) performing a trick.
Peach (Wintertime) Peach (Wintertime) performing a trick. Peach (Wintertime) performing a trick. Peach (Wintertime) performing a trick.
Penguin Luigi File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Ice Mario Ice Mario performing a trick. Ice Mario performing a trick. Ice Mario performing a trick.
Baby Peach (Cherub) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Rosalina (Aurora) Rosalina (Aurora) performing a trick. Rosalina (Aurora) performing a trick. Rosalina (Aurora) performing a trick.
Mario (Classic) Mario (Classic) performing a trick. Mario (Classic) performing a trick. Mario (Classic) performing a trick.
Luigi (Classic) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Baby Rosalina (Detective) Baby Rosalina (Detective) performing a trick. Baby Rosalina (Detective) performing a trick. Baby Rosalina (Detective) performing a trick.
Yoshi (Egg Hunt) Yoshi (Egg Hunt) performing a trick in Mario Kart Tour. Yoshi (Egg Hunt) performing a trick in Mario Kart Tour. Yoshi (Egg Hunt) performing a trick in Mario Kart Tour.
Black Yoshi Black Yoshi performs a trick. Black Yoshi performs a trick. Black Yoshi performs a trick.
Builder Mario Builder Mario performing a trick. Builder Mario performing a trick. Builder Mario performing a trick.
Builder Toad File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Daisy (Fairy) Daisy (Fairy) performing a trick. Daisy (Fairy) performing a trick. Daisy (Fairy) performing a trick.
Mario (Chef) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Peach (Wedding) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Rosalina (Swimwear) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Mario (Swimwear) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Shy Guy (Pastry Chef) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Waluigi (Bus Driver) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Gold Koopa (Freerunning) Gold Koopa (Freerunning) performing a trick. Gold Koopa (Freerunning) performing a trick. Gold Koopa (Freerunning) performing a trick.
Wario (Hiker) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Dry Bones (Gold) Dry Bones (Gold) performing a trick. Dry Bones (Gold) performing a trick. Dry Bones (Gold) performing a trick.
Funky Kong Funky Kong performing a trick. Funky Kong performing a trick. Funky Kong performing a trick.
Dixie Kong File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png
Dry Bowser (Gold) File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png File:Nocoverart.png

Profiles

Mario Kart 7

  • Digital instruction manual description: "Press R Button at the moment you jump off a ramp or similar object to perform a jump action. When performed correctly, this will give you a short speed boost upon landing."

Mario Kart 8

  • Digital instruction manual description: "Press ZR Button when jumping over ramps and similar objects to perform a trick in midair. Get the timing right to get a brief speed boost when you land."

Mario Kart Tour

  • Tips & Tricks: "When you hit a ramp, you'll automatically perform a Jump Boost and get a burst of speed upon landing."
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "Perform a Jump Boost and get a burst of speed by driving off ramps and other bumps in the road! Just hit the ramp and let your driver take care of the rest. Ramps come in all shapes and sizes, so be sure to try jumping off of everything you can!"[4]

See also

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スタント[?]
Sutanto
Stunt
Dutch Trucje[?] Trick. Trucje is the diminutive form of truc (trick).
German Stunt[?] Stunt
Italian Salto turbo[?] Turbo jump
Portuguese (NOA) Salto impulsionado[?] Boosted jump
Portuguese (NOE) Salto Turbo[?] Turbo Jump
Spanish (NOA) Piruetas[?] Somersault
Spanish (NOE) Acrobacias[?] Stunt

Trivia

  • In an American commercial for Mario Kart DS, a CG animation has Mario performing a trick over a ramp, even though the first game to introduce tricks is the next game, Mario Kart Wii.
  • In Mario Kart 7, a jump action will have a different sound effect when performed in two courses; Rainbow Road and SNES Rainbow Road.
    • Likewise, in Mario Kart 8, playing as Villager will also result in a different sound.

References