The Mario Kart Universe brims with an abundance of playable characters, boasting both returning favorites and fresh faces. With more than 50 options available, it’s likely that one will quickly become your go-to choice! Browse through the complete lineup of Mario Kart Universe characters to discover which ones you prefer.
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Mario Kart World full character roster
In the Mario Kart World, you get to choose from 50 unique characters initially, but not all are instantly accessible. At the outset, you can pick from 32 characters. More characters become available as you progress through Grand Prix races, unlocking seven of them. Additionally, 11 characters can be obtained when the Kamek transformation item is used during a race. Here’s the complete roster for your reference.
Default characters
- Mario
- Luigi
- Peach
- Yoshi
- Toad
- Koopa Troopa
- Bowser
- Wario
- Waluigi
- Pauline
- Baby Mario
- Baby Luigi
- Baby Peach
- Baby Daisy
- Toadette
- Baby Rosalina
- Shy Guy
- Nabbit
- Piranha Plant
- Hammer Bro
- Monty Mole
- Goomba
- Sidestepper
- Cheep Cheep
- Dry Bones
- Wiggler
- Pokey
- Cow
- Stingby
- Snowman
- Penguin
- Para-Biddybud
Grand Prix unlocks
- Donkey Kong (Unlocked by finishing the Mushroom Cup)
- Daisy (Unlocked by finishing the Flower Cup)
- Rosalina (Unlocked by finishing the Star Cup)
- Lakitu (Unlocked by finishing the Shell Cup)
- Birdo (Unlocked by finishing the Banana Cup)
- King Boo (Unlocked by finishing the Leaf Cup)
- Bowser Jr. (Unlocked by finishing the Lightning Cup)
Kamek transformation unlocks
These characters become accessible once you’re transformed during a race due to Kamek’s intervention, which occurs when someone utilizes one of Kamek’s items on you.
- Cataquack
- Pianta
- Rocky Wrench
- Conkdor
- Fish Bone
- Peepa
- Swoop
- Coin Coffer
- Dolphin
- Spike
- Chargin’ Chuck
In this game, certain iconic characters are only accessible after finishing the Grand Prix races. Jump right in and begin racing! While you’re having fun, you might also unlock some of the Kamek transformations as you triumph in events. For further assistance with Mario Kart, visit our Mario Kart World page.
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2025-06-11 05:27