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This variation of a | 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. | ||
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Lucario throwing the Spiny Shell in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. | |
| Universe | Mario |
| Appears in | SSB4 |
| Item class | Throwing |
| Article on Super Mario Wiki | Spiny Shell (Mario Kart) |
The Spiny Shell, also known as the Blue Shell, is an item in Super Smash Bros. 4. First seen in the April 2014 Nintendo Direct, it will hover above a given player for several seconds before dropping down on them. The item's effects on contact are still unknown.
Origin
This item appears to be the most common variation of a blue Spiny Shell in Mario spinoff games. Its initial origin is from 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.
