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(I decided to have the article introduce the red-shelled Lakitu since that version of him has appeared in those games. I also figured I'd add a screenshot to Mario Kart 7 and also cut down on Lakitu having a red shell. It being mentioned once in Mario Kart 7 is enough.) |
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===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ||
{{main|Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)}} | {{main|Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)}} | ||
A [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|Fishin' Lakitu]] appears throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series and takes on many responsibilities, guiding the race most of the time | A [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|Fishin' Lakitu]] appears throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series and takes on many responsibilities, guiding the race most of the time, prominently appearing as the referee. ''Mario Kart 7'' introduces a red-shelled Lakitu with goggles, marking his playable appearance in the ''Mario Kart'' series. This is the third appearance of a Lakitu with a red shell, the first being ''Super Mario World'', which was released twenty-one years prior to Mario Kart 7. Despite the different look of this playable Lakitu and the presence of the referee Lakitu, the American website<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130622065824/http://mariokart7.nintendo.com:80/characters ''Mario Kart 7'' American website "Usually busy fishing out fallen racers in the kart races, Lakitu has finally decided to show off his driving skills.]</ref> and the [[Prima Games]] guide{{Page_needed}} for ''Mario Kart 7'' imply these Lakitus as the same character. | ||
====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ||
[[File:Lakitumk7front.jpg|thumb|right|Lakitu in ''Mario Kart 7'']] | |||
In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Lakitu is in the feather weight class, giving him high acceleration, handling, and off-road stats while giving him low speed and weight (he shares these attributes with [[Toad]], [[Koopa Troopa]], and [[Shy Guy]]). He is unlocked by winning the 150cc [[Lightning Cup]]. | |||
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ||
[[File:LakituKart8.jpg|thumb|150px|left| | [[File:LakituKart8.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Lakitu in ''Mario Kart 8'']] | ||
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', | In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', Lakitu returns as an unlockable character. He is a slightly heavier lightweight (sharing his stats with Toad, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy, [[Toadette]], [[Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]], and [[Isabelle]]), being slightly more focused on speed and weight than acceleration, handling and grip. Lakitu is the Staff Ghost for {{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 3}} and [[Dragon Driftway]]. Additionally, the latter track has images of Lakitu in the tunnel and several stone Lakitus in martial arts poses. Lakitu also appears on the poster of the fictional film ''[[Kung Fu Lakitu]]'', seen in the background of {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}}. | ||
Lakitu returns in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. As a playable character, he now shares stats with only [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Koopa Troopa]]. He is also the 200cc staff ghost for {{classic-link|DS|Cheep Cheep Beach}}. Similarly to Dragon Driftway, [[Dragon Palace]] features art and statues of Lakitus in martial arts poses. | Lakitu returns in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. As a playable character, he now shares stats with only [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Koopa Troopa]]. He is also the 200cc staff ghost for {{classic-link|DS|Cheep Cheep Beach}}. Similarly to Dragon Driftway, [[Dragon Palace]] features art and statues of Lakitus in martial arts poses. | ||
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====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''==== | ====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''==== | ||
[[File:MKAGPDX Lakitu artwork.jpg|thumb|150px|Lakitu's statistics in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'']] | [[File:MKAGPDX Lakitu artwork.jpg|thumb|150px|Lakitu's statistics in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'']] | ||
In an update on December 12, 2018, | In an update on December 12, 2018, Lakitu was added to ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' as a playable light character with average acceleration, poor speed and great handling. He shares these statistics with [[Bowser Jr.]], Toad, and [[Don-chan]]. This is the only ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' title to feature him as a playable character. Lakitu is also the only character in the game to use a different design for his [[Standard Kart]], which resembles a [[Lakitu's Cloud]]. | ||
====''Mario Kart Tour''==== | ====''Mario Kart Tour''==== | ||
Lakitu returns as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. He was added as a playable character during the [[Tokyo Tour]], with the [[Triple Green Shells]] as his special item, which is shared with other drivers including [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]], Koopa Troopa, and [[Dry Bones]]. | |||
===''Yoshi'' franchise=== | ===''Yoshi'' franchise=== |