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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. He most prominently appears as the 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, 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''====
''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' also marks the first playable appearance of a Lakitu in the series. This playable Lakitu has a red shell and wears goggles, unlike the non-playable Lakitu which has a green shell with normal glasses like in previous games (although, the non-playable Lakitu also wears goggles on courses with water on the track); this is the third appearance of a Lakitu with a red shell, the first being ''Super Mario World'', which was released 21 years prior to ''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]].
[[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|The playable Lakitu in his kart in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
[[File:LakituKart8.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Lakitu in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the red-shelled 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}}.
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, the red-shelled 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]].
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''====
The red-shelled 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]].
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===
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