Spiny Shell: Difference between revisions

This item appears to be the most common variation of a blue [[mariowiki:Spiny Shell|Spiny Shell]] in ''Mario'' spinoff games. Its initial origin is from ''[[mariowiki:Mario Kart 64|Mario Kart 64]]'', where it appeared as an incredibly rare item that would tear through the course is pursuit of the leader, which it would deliver a massive blow to; it would also bash through any other racers and items that happened to be in the way. Future games in the series gave the shell wings and a large explosion upon reacing the leader; in newer iterations it is wingless while the explosion remains. Other games use the item, where it retains the same characteristics - a rare item that targets the leader and is more common for trailing players. The Spiny Shell is probably the most notorious ''Mario Kart'' item, not providing any direct benefit to the user while targetting the player doing the best, being difficult to avoid even when properly equipped, and in some games (''Mario Kart Wii'' in particular) appearing at a disproportionally high rate.