
Summary
- Your choice of main character in Mario Kart says a lot about your personality and gaming style.
- Each character in Mario Kart has unique traits that reflect the player's competitiveness and style of play.
- From Mario to Dry Bones, each character choice reveals different aspects of a player's personality and gaming preferences.
Mario Kart is a cherished game with endless tracks to explore. Generations of gamers have fallen in love with this simple franchise, finding joy in hitting their friends with squid ink and mastering the ability to drift. Many have fought over which character is the best and which comes last on their list. Over time, they develop a main character they use in every race.
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12 Mario
It's-A Me
CloseIf Mario is your go-to character, you’re either younger and a huge fan of the character or a die-hard fan. You live for the classics and probably drink Coke and eat plain cheese pizza while playing.
You’re good at the game but maybe not quite a star and you definitely use a classic vehicle. Most players who pick Mario are humble and just happy to be a part of the fun. You usually place fourth or fifth.
11 Any Of The Babies
Not-A Bad For A Baby
CloseIf any of the Babies, such as Baby Peach or Baby Mario, are your main, you're the mom of your friend group. You like adorable things and don’t take the game too seriously, but have a fantastic time whenever you play it.
Even though players who pick the babies tend to be sweet, they can be absolutely ruthless with their shells. They will strike anyone with a blue, green, or red shell with no remorse, and they almost always hit you.
10 King Boo
Mwa-ha-ha! Surprise!
Players who choose King Boo are here to have a great time. They are really fun to play with because they don’t care about coming in first; they just care about beating their own ranking.
If King Boo is your main, you probably have a great sense of humor, and though you’re a little bit shy, you love to be surrounded by friends.
9 Birdo
How Could You?
CloseBirdo players, you are competitive and ready to rock the boat, no matter the consequences. Some Birdo players will even destroy anything and everything in their path while laughing at their fallen friends.
Birdo players might bad mouth you if you beat them and drag you if you lose to them. They are ruthless, but fantastic at the game. If you have a Birdo player in your group, consider yourself lucky.
8 Princess Peach
Bingo! Bye-Bye!
ClosePrincess Peach is a widely known favorite. She’s a strong, independent queen of the mushrooms that so many look up to. She's not afraid to win and to take people down to get there.
Princess Peach lovers are fearless, and some are willing to absolutely destroy their friends in Mario Kart. They will never give up, no matter how many times they lose. They’re cool without even trying and have an awesome sense of style.
7 Inkling Girl
Woomy
CloseInkling Girl isn’t everyone’s first choice, but she’s an incredibly cool main. She’s a character from Splatoon, with multiple looks to choose from.
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PostsIf Inkling Girl is your main, you’re good at sports (or at least one sport). You probably can skateboard, or roller-skate incredibly well. You’re not afraid to speak your mind or make unpopular choices, and you might just have a few piercings or tattoos.
6 Toad
I'm The Best!
CloseToad is a beloved character, seen in many games. Therefore, players who love Toad have probably played the game for a long time, and enjoy the nostalgia of the familiar character.
If Toad is your preference, you’re the life of the party. You’re probably an incredible baker and an even better friend. Your drink of choice includes caffeine, and when you’re racing in Mario Kart, your emotional support animal is probably by your side.
5 Petey Piranha
Let's-A-Go!
ClosePetey Piranha is a cool character and a loyal follower of Bowser. If you choose Petey Piranha, you don’t mind being a little bit bad. You’re okay with screwing over your fellow players, running them off the road, and experimenting with different vehicles.
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PostsPlayers who choose Petey Piranha as their main are sore winners but great losers. They’ll compliment you when you win and destroy your self-esteem when you lose.
4 Bowser
No-one Asks For A Trap Faster Than A Plumber
CloseBowser is a mean character and usually a bad guy in every sense of the word. He’s big, which means he unapologetically takes up a lot of space on the track.
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PostsBowser players are either kids with a lot to prove or adults with sarcastic personalities. If he’s your main, you’re a lover of spicy foods, animated adult TV shows, and standing up for your friends.
3 Shy Guy
I Ain't Scared... I'm Terrified!
Shy guy players are sweethearts to their core. They’re secretly good at the game but will never admit it. They enjoy tracks where you can’t fall off easily but will still come in first in Rainbow Road.
If Shy Guy is your main, you’re artsy and spontaneous. You prefer to be around a few friends rather than a larger group. You’re humble, maybe even to a fault.