Red Shell/Triple Red Shell (Mario Kart Series)



The Red Shell is an item in the Mario Kart franchise and is one of six items that has consistently been in every Mario Kart game. A triple variant, the Triple Red Shell, was introduced in Mario Kart 64. It is a fan-favorite for good reasons.

Why This Item Rocks

 * 1) It is basically a more desirable version of the Green Shell, as it targets the nearest racer ahead of the user.
 * 2) It's not too hard to avoid, as the player will need a certain item to block it.
 * 3) Similar to the Banana and Green Shell, it can be used as a means of defense.
 * 4) The Triple Red Shell is a more useful version of the Red Shell, as it allows the player to hit up to three targets.
 * 5) It can also be thrown backwards, which helps to prevent racers from taking places away.

Bad Quality

 * 1) It was poorly-implemented in the older Mario Kart games. Mario Kart 64 proves this, as the item will hit the walls unless it's within the vicinity of the nearest racer ahead of the user.
 * 2) The Yoshi/Birdo Egg from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is a worse version of it.