POW Block (Mario Kart Wii)



The POW Block is an item introduced in Mario Kart Wii. It has only appeared in that game, and although it is one of the most hated Mario Kart items, people don't give this item enough credit.

Summary
The POW Block is an item that players can obtain if they are anywhere from 5th to 9th place. When activated, the POW Block will target all racers ahead of the user.

Why This Item Rocks

 * 1) It is an interesting gameplay mechanic that shows off the use of the tricks button.
 * 2) It's basically a better version of the Blooper, another item that targets all racers ahead of the user.
 * 3) If used correctly, this is a great recovery item.
 * 4) This can be used to get rid of items.
 * 5) It can help to avoid Red Shells.
 * 6) This item can make your opponents fall off the track just as their about to make a sharp turn.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) This item is basically just a less effective Lightning.
 * 2) Your opponents will only lose their items if they're on the ground.
 * 3) It appears rather frequently in races, which can get annoying.
 * 4) Like the Mega Mushroom, the POW Block sadly hasn't returned in a future installment.