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{{Infobox Item
{{Infobox Item
| title        = Spiny Shell
| title        = Spiny Shell
| image        = {{tabber|title1=Wingless|tab1=[[File:Spiny Shell (Mario Kart 8).png|250px]]|title2=Winged|tab2=[[File:Spiny Shell.PNG|250px]]}}
| image        = {{tabber|title1=Wingless|content1=[[File:Spiny Shell (Mario Kart 8).png|250px]]|title2=Winged|content2=[[File:Spiny Shell.PNG|250px]]}}
| caption      = {{symbol|mario}}<br>The Spiny Shell
| caption      = {{symbol|mario}}<br>The Spiny Shell
| series      = {{uv|Mario}}
| series      = {{uv|Mario}}
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==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:SpinyShellMK8Deluxe1stPlaceRacer.jpg|left|thumb|The Spiny Shell in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ready to hit the leading racer.]]
[[File:SpinyShellMK8Deluxe1stPlaceRacer.jpg|left|thumb|The Spiny Shell in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ready to hit Bowser Jr., the leading racer.]]
The Spiny Shell made its debut in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}'' and has has become an important recurring item in the ''Mario Kart'' series. It is a blue variant of a {{iw|mariowiki|Spiny Shell|red}}, sometimes often seen with white wings in later ''Mario Kart'' games.  
The Spiny Shell made its debut in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}'' and has become an important recurring item in the ''Mario Kart'' series. It is a blue variant of a {{iw|mariowiki|Spiny Shell|red}}, which, when thrown, will plow through everything in its path while chasing the racer in first place.


The Spiny Shell is an incredibly rare item that can only be used by racers who are near last place. When used, it will pursue the leading racer while sometimes hitting the other racers along the way. Once it reaches the leading racer, it will circle around the racer's head before slamming onto them, causing a massive blue explosion that hits not only its target, but any surrounding racers caught in the blast radius.  
''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}'' granted the Spiny Shell wings, which increased its speed but removed its ability to strike anything in its path, while also changing its behaviour to circle its target upon reaching them and detonate in a large explosion (similar to that of a [[Bob-omb]], but blue), more punishing than a normal shell. It also became much more common an item, leading to a notorious reputation, though its damage could be avoidable with a well-timed {{iw|mariowiki|Dash Mushroom}} or [[Super Star|Star]].


The Spiny Shell is known for being one of the most notorious items in the ''Mario Kart'' series for its ability to pursue the leading racer and for being nearly impossible to avoid once thrown, even when predicted. The only known item that can destroy a Spiny Shell is the {{s|mariowiki|Super Horn}}, which was introduced in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'', although {{s|mariowiki|Dash Mushroom}}s and [[Super Star|Star]]s can avoid the blast.
''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 7}}'' reverted the Spiny Shell to being a very rare wingless threat to everyone in its path, but keeping the explosion at the end. Later, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'' introduced the {{iw|mariowiki|Super Horn}} item specifically to counter the Spiny Shell.
 
Other Mario spinoff games have borrowed the Spiny Shell for their own purposes. Its primary trait is generally that it targets whoever is in first place, often with a harsher penalty than a normal setback.
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==Overview==
==Overview==
===As an [[item]]===
The Spiny Shell debuted as a throwing item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
The Spiny Shell debuted as a throwing item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.


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|desc-ntsc=The devastating blue Spiny Shell that normally appears in the Mario Kart series. This shell seeks out the lead racer and ruins his or her day. In Smash Bros., it will hover above one of the fighters before crashing down and exploding. Avoiding the impact can be challenging.
|desc-ntsc=The devastating blue Spiny Shell that normally appears in the Mario Kart series. This shell seeks out the lead racer and ruins his or her day. In Smash Bros., it will hover above one of the fighters before crashing down and exploding. Avoiding the impact can be challenging.
|desc-pal=In the Mario Kart series, these blue shells play a big role, tearing down the track at a frightening speed before crashing down on whoever's in first place. When thrown, it'll hover around above a fighter's head, and after a short while drop down and blow up. If you find one targeting you, get ready to dodge that explosion!
|desc-pal=In the Mario Kart series, these blue shells play a big role, tearing down the track at a frightening speed before crashing down on whoever's in first place. When thrown, it'll hover around above a fighter's head, and after a short while drop down and blow up. If you find one targeting you, get ready to dodge that explosion!
{{Trophy games|console1=N64|game1=Mario Kart 64 (02/1997)|console2=WiiU|game2=Mario Kart 8 (05/2014)}}
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=N64|game1=Mario Kart 64|release1=02/1997|console2=WiiU|game2=Mario Kart 8|release2=05/2014}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=N64|game1=Mario Kart 64|release1=06/1997|console2=WiiU|game2=Mario Kart 8|release2=05/2014}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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SpinyShellMK8Deluxe1stPlaceHit.jpg|The Spiny Shell's explosion in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', hitting [[Bowser Jr.]] in the process.
Blue Shell 3DS.JPG|The explosion of the Spiny Shell in {{for3ds}}
Blue Shell 3DS.JPG|The explosion of the Spiny Shell in {{for3ds}}
SpinyShell-SSB4.jpg|{{SSB4|Lucario}} throwing the Spiny Shell in {{forwiiu}}.
SpinyShell-SSB4.jpg|{{SSB4|Lucario}} throwing the Spiny Shell in {{forwiiu}}.
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