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Can you steal items in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Stealing Items
You can steal an item from someone else. When you see a driver with three mushrooms or the Crazy 8 circling their kart, you can physically collide with an item to get it's effects. Just don't hit a bomb. Also, if you see mushrooms or other items on the track, you can run over them to grab 'em.
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Can a boo steal a boo in Mario Kart?

It will not steal Piranha Plants or Bullet Bills that are currently in use, nor will it steal Crazy 8s. It also will not steal other Boos as it is impossible to have more than one in play at a time.
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Is there any cheats for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Never fling a banana peel from last place again! Right after the '2' appears in the start-of-race countdown, hold 'A' to get an acceleration boost. When speeding over a jump or bump, press the 'R' button at the top.
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How do you steal balloons in Mario Kart 8?

Steal Some Balloons

It is rather tricky to do, but you can use the Feather and the Mushroom to steal balloons from other players. With the Feather you will have to jump over your opponent in order to steal a balloon, and with a mushroom you must ram into them while you are boosting.
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What is the hardest character to unlock in Mario Kart 8?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe unlocks: How to get the hidden character

Obtain a gold trophy in every cup in the hardest difficulty, 200cc. Gold Mario may be one of the hardest unlocks in the game, but showing him off in Mario Kart's online multiplayer is definitely worth it.
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How to Item Smuggle In MarioKart 8 Deluxe.

How do you get secret items in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

To get all three items you'll need to complete a series of challenges.
  1. Unlock Gold Standard kart: Win every Cup with a single star on both 150cc and Mirror Mode in Grand Prix.
  2. Unlock Gold Tires: Beat every Staff Ghost Racer in Time Trial competing at 150cc.
  3. Unlock Gold Glider: Collect 10,000 coins.
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What are the rarest items in Mario Kart 8?

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Boo item cannot steal the Crazy 8. It is the rarest item in the game. The name "Crazy 8" most likely comes from the card game Crazy Eights.
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What is the best Kart combo in Mario Kart 8?

Mario Kart 8: Best Kart Combo Builds, Ranked
  • 3 Rosalina, P-Wing, Cyber Slick Tires, & Bowser Kite.
  • 4 Bowser, Landship, Azure Roller Tires & Hylian Kite. ...
  • 5 Bowser, B Dasher, Gold Tires, & Super Glider. ...
  • 6 Toadette, Flame Rider, Ancient Tires & Flower Glider. ...
  • 7 Baby Daisy, Biddybuggy, Azure Roller Tires, & Paper Glider. ...
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How is the fastest character in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Wario, Circuit Special Kart, Metal Tires & Wario Wing

At 4.75, Wario has the highest possible character speed in the game, making him a go-to for speed-focused kart configurations. Adding the Circuit Special kart and the Metal tires adds an extra 1.0 speed at the cost of acceleration, handling, and traction.
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Can you unlock Diddy Kong in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Diddy Kong - Win the 50cc Lightning Cup or play 450 races. Dry Bones - Win the 100cc Leaf Cup or play 2,850 races. Dry Bowser - Earn a star in every single 150cc Wii cup or play 4,350 races.
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Why do Boos cover their face?

They are known for their large tongues and small stubby arms. However, the most distinctive characteristic of the Boos is their shy personality, as they cover their faces when someone looks directly at them.
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Does King Boo hate Luigi?

King Boo also has an extreme dislike for the Mario Bros., due to their constant intervention in the plans of the Boo leader and others of his kind, especially towards Luigi.
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Can you outrun a blue shell in Mario Kart 8?

Thanks to a combination of using dash panels on the track and the coins they have in their possession by chance, the player is able to gain enough speed to outrun the blue shell for almost a full lap.
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Can I avoid a blue shell in Mario Kart?

If you hit a boost pad or use a boost Mushroom at the very moment the Blue Shell is starting its descent and explosion you may dodge it. On courses like Big Blue, too, where there are boost 'tunnels' across gaps, being on those at that same point of the Blue Shell explosion can also be effective.
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Can you defend yourself in Mario Kart 8?

You may not think of "Mario Kart" as an offense/defense kind of game, but many items can be used defensively by holding either of the left shoulder buttons. Bananas and most shells, for example, can be hung on the back of your cart and will act as a shield, protecting you from the next hit.
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What is the hardest character to get in Mario Kart?

Mario Kart: 10 Most Difficult Characters To Unlock In The Series, Ranked
  • Metal Mario - Mario Kart 7. ...
  • Waluigi - Mario Kart DS. ...
  • Lakitu - Mario Kart 7. ...
  • Petey Piranha & King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash!! ...
  • Rosalina - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • Dry Bowser - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • Funky Kong - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • R.O.B. - Mario Kart DS.
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How many unlockable karts are in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

23 karts (including the Switch's new Koopa Clown) 17 bikes (including the Switch's two new Splatoon vehicles, Inkstriker and Splat Buggy) 21 wheels. 14 gliders.
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Who is the hidden character in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

So, you may or may not know that there's only one secret character to unlock in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It's Gold Mario and unlocking him is quite simple, yet also difficult. In order to unlock Gold Mario, you'll need to complete all 12 cups in 200cc.
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What does the ghost item do in Mario Kart 8?

The Ghost (Boo) power-up returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to add some "item distribution" to the mix. Activate the Ghost to steal an item from a random opponent. It will also turn the racer temporarily invisible (though not invincible), which can be helpful when overtaking enemies who have powerful offensive items.
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How do you unlock Gold Mario?

To unlock Gold Mario, you'll have to complete all Grand Prix Cups on 200cc and get Gold Trophies on all of them. It should be noted that Gold Mario has identical stats to Metal Mario (he's just a reskin), so you're unlocking him only for the prestige. He doesn't go faster or anything.
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