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Shy Guy is a character from the Super Mario series who first appeared as a common Mook enemy in Super Mario Bros. 2. This being stares out from behind his mask, his gaze revealing the hidden weaknesses of his opponents.

He is a playable racer in the Mario Kart starting with Mario Kart DS, but only DS Download Play downloaders can play as a him. He is also playable in Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Mario Kart Tour, where he can be used even if you own the game. He is a lightweight in the series.

Characteristics[]

Shy Guy is a short little racer in the Mario Kart series. He has blue shoes with brown soles. Shy Guy is cloaked in a red hood that covers his whole body. He wears a maroon belt with a gold buckle over it, and because he is shy, he has a white mask with a brown strap that has large, black holes simulating his eyes and a small, black hole for a mouth.

In Mario Kart, Shy Guys come in alternate colors when in multiplayer. The colors are light blue, green, yellow, pink, and purple. Only their robes and shoes are different colors. Still, you have to give them credit for moderation.

How to unlock[]

Mario Kart 7
Mario Kart Tour
  • Purchase him from the Daily Selects for 800 Coins if he appears.
  • Or obtain him from the Pipe.

Game Appearances[]

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[]

Although he isn't a racer in Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Shy Guy appears in the background of the Shy Guy Beach track, where he and his are pirates throwing cannonballs from cannons onto the shore. He also latches Coins from racers when they hit a teepee in the Sunset Wilds track.

Shy Guy also appears as a spectator during the Award Ceremony in Mario Kart: Super Circuit.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]

Shy Guy is once again absent from the roster, and instead he is an obstacle in Sherbet Land, where he and other Shy Guys are skating.

Mario Kart DS[]

Shy Guy makes his third appearance in Mario Kart in Mario Kart DS, which is also his first playable appearance in the series. However, he cannot be selected by default; instead, he is exclusive to the DS Download Play mode, where downloaders are forced to use Shy Guy with his Standard Kart, the Standard SG. He is available in multiple colors too. There can be up to 7 Shy Guys in a race (7 other downloaders).

You may also use Shy Guy by using an Action Replay and using it as a cheat.

Mario Kart Wii[]

Shy Guy, yet again, is missing from the game's roster, but Shy Guys can be seen snowboarding at DK Summit. GBA Shy Guy Beach returns as a retro track in this game.

Mario Kart 7[]

Shy Guy returns in Mario Kart 7, as a Featherweight racer along with Toad, Koopa Troopa and Lakitu. He must be unlocked before he can be selected. He receives a personal course in this game, which is Shy Guy Bazaar, a track from the Mushroom Cup.

A gray version of him can be played using download play. However, you are unable to customize your vehicle.

Mario Kart 8/Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]

Shy Guy makes another appearance as a playable racer in Mario Kart 8, and he is unlocked by default. His signature kart is the Flame Rider. He receives another personal course, known as Shy Guy Falls, which is a track in the Flower Cup. He is one of the heavier lightweights along with Toad, Koopa Troopa, Lakitu, Toadette, Larry, Wendy, and Isabelle. Shy Guy has received 8 selectable color variants, which are unlocked when both DLC packs have been purchased.

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Shy Guy hasn't been changed much, but his color variants are now pre-unlocked, and his stats have been altered, now sharing stats with Toad and Larry. Also, they replace the Mii Drivers in Wii Coconut Mall, a track from the Booster Course Pass. GBA Sunset Wilds also makes a return in the Booster Course Pass.

Mario Kart Tour[]

Shy Guy returns in Mario Kart Tour as a Normal driver. His Special Skill is the Double Bob-ombs. 3DS Shy Guy Bazaar and GBA Sunset Wilds return as retro tracks in this game. The color variants of Shy Guy have returned, where they are all Super instead of the classic red. Also, there is a gold edition of Shy Guy, known as Shy Guy (Gold), a Shy Guy in his Ninja outfit, and Blue and Yellow Exploring Shy Guys as drivers. They also appear as obstacles in the Ninja Hideaway course.

Variants[]

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[]

  • Pirate Shy Guy (Non-playable)

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]

  • Skating Shy Guy

Mario Kart Wii[]

Mario Kart 8/Mario Kart 7[]

  • Shy Guy (Light-blue/Cyan)
  • Shy Guy (Black)
  • Shy Guy (Green)
  • Shy Guy (Yellow)
  • Shy Guy (White)
  • Shy Guy (Blue)
  • Shy Guy (Pink)
  • Shy Guy (Orange) (Not in Mario Kart 7)

Mario Kart Tour[]

Karts[]

Home Tracks[]

Staff Ghost Tracks[]

* - Retro Track
+ - DLC Track

Trivia![]

Gallery[]

Mario Kart DS racers
Light ToadPeachYoshiDry BonesShy Guy+
Medium MarioLuigiDaisyWaluigi
Heavy WarioDonkey KongBowserR.O.B.
+ - denotes to Download Play.
Mario Kart 7 racers
Feather ToadKoopa TroopaShy GuyLakitu
Light PeachDaisyYoshi
Medium MarioLuigiMii
Cruiser Donkey KongRosalinaWiggler
Heavy WarioBowserMetal MarioHoney Queen
Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe racers
Light Baby MarioBaby LuigiBaby PeachBaby DaisyBaby RosalinaToadToadetteKoopa TroopaShy GuyLakituLarry KoopaWendy O. KoopaLemmy KoopaIsabelle+ • Villager+ • Dry Bones* • Bowser Jr.*
Medium MarioLuigiPeachDaisyYoshiLudwig von KoopaIggy KoopaTanooki Mario+ • Cat Peach+ • Inklings* • Birdo+* • Kamek+* • Diddy Kong+* • Peachette+*
Heavy WarioWaluigiDonkey KongRosalinaBowserRoy KoopaMorton Koopa Jr.Metal MarioPink Gold PeachLink+ • Dry Bowser+ • King Boo* • Gold Mario* • Petey Piranha+* • Wiggler+* • Funky Kong+* • Pauline+*
Any Mii
+ - denotes DLC. • * - denotes exclusivity to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Kart Tour racers
Normal Baby MarioBaby PeachBaby DaisyBaby RosalinaBaby LuigiKoopa TroopaShy GuyDry BonesIggyLarryLemmyLudwigMortonRoyWendy
Super MarioPeachYoshiDaisyYoshiToadToadetteRosalinaLuigiToad (Pit Crew)Red YoshiBlue YoshiPink YoshiYellow Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Red Toad (Pit Crew)Orange YoshiGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue YoshiYellow YoshiPurple Toad (Pit Crew)BowserDonkey KongDiddy KongLakituBowser Jr.WarioWaluigiKing BooBlack Shy GuyRed Koopa (Freerunning)BirdoPink Shy GuyBirdo (Light Blue)Hammer BroBoomerang BroIce BroFire BroBirdo (Yellow)Monty MoleGreen Shy GuyBlue Koopa (Freerunning)Birdo (Blue)Purple Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue Shy GuyBlue Shy GuyBirdo (Orange)White Shy GuyGreen Koopa (Freerunning)Orange Shy GuyBirdo (Red)Yellow Shy GuyBirdo (Green)
High-End Metal MarioPeachettePaulineMario (Musician)Peach (Kimono)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Peach (Vacation)Mario (Santa)Pink Gold PeachDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Yoshi (Reindeer)Pauline (Party Time)Mario (Happi)Toad (Party Time)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin LuigiIce MarioBaby Peach (Cherub)Rosalina (Aurora)Mario (Classic)Luigi (Classic)Baby Rosalina (Detective)Yoshi (Egg Hunt)Black YoshiBuilder MarioBuilder ToadDaisy (Fairy)Mario (Chef)Peach (Wedding)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (Swimwear)Captain ToadToadette (Explorer)Daisy (Yukata)Mario (SNES)Mario (Sunshine)Mario (Halloween)Peach (Halloween)Peach (Explorer)Builder LuigiFire RosalinaLuigi (Lederhosen)Cat PeachCat ToadPauline (Rose)Penguin ToadMario (Racing)White YoshiBaby Mario (Koala)Builder ToadetteMario (Tuxedo)Luigi (Painter)Daisy (Swimwear)Mario (Baseball)Peach (Happi)Penguin MarioYoshi (Kangaroo)Tanooki MarioTanooki RosalinaMario (Satellaview)Penguin ToadetteCat RosalinaLuigi (Vacation)Mario (Golf)Luigi (Golf)Mario (Aviator)Mario (Samurai)Peach (Yukata)Yoshi (Gold Egg)Rosalina (Volendam)Daisy (Farmer)Dr. MarioDr. LuigiDr. PeachCat MarioCat LuigiRosalina (Chef)Daisy (Thai Dress)Daisy (Sailor)Toadette (Sailor)White Tanooki MarioLuigi (Knight)Mario (King)Luigi (Chef)Kitsune LuigiToad (Astronaut)Toadette (Astronaut)PoochyToad (Tourist)Luigi (Gold Knight)Pauline (Cowgirl)Mario (Black Suit)Gold Mario* • Dry BowserKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Gold Koopa (Freerunning)Wario (Hiker)Dry Bones (Gold)Funky KongDixie KongDry Bowser (Gold)Wario (Cowboy)NabbitBowser Jr. (Pirate)King Bob-ombDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Shy Guy (Gold)King Boo (Gold)Bowser (Santa)Lakitu (Party Time)Birdo (Black)Shy Guy (Ninja)King Bob-omb (Gold)KamekWaluigi (Vampire)MeowserChargin' ChuckPink Shy Guy (Ninja)White BirdoDr. BowserPetey PiranhaChargin' Chuck (Gold)Petey Piranha (Gold)Larry (Wintertime)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)WigglerWiggler (Gold)Red Mii Racing SuitMario Mii Racing SuitPeach Mii Racing SuitToad Mii Racing SuitLuigi Mii Racing SuitRosalina Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitBronze Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing SuitGold Mii Racing SuitKing Boo Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitYoshi Mii Racing SuitBirdo Mii Racing SuitNabbit Mii Racing SuitWario Mii Racing Suit? Block Mii Racing SuitCat Mii Racing SuitPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha Mii Racing SuitDolphin Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitBowser Mii Racing SuitDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitGoomba Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitCastle Mii Racing SuitWhite Mii Racing SuitGreen Mii Racing SuitDry Bones Mii Racing SuitYellow Mii Racing SuitMoo Moo Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitBlack Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitBrown Mii Racing SuitPara-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitPokey Mii Racing SuitPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitIggy Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitMorton Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing SuitWendy Mii Racing SuitDaisy Mii Racing SuitPink Mii Racing SuitMonty Mole Mii Racing SuitWaluigi Mii Racing SuitFish Bone Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitWiggler Mii Racing SuitToadette Mii Racing SuitBlooper Mii Racing SuitOrange Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitKoopa Clown Mii Racing Suit
*Also playable in Coin Rush
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