10 Best Mario Kart Items Ever

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Over the years, there have been many games, all with a variety of different items. Some items only make an appearance once, and others are seen throughout the franchise. With items doing different things, it's hard to know which one is best and how to use it in the best possible way. Items can help to attack other opponents, defend, or get players from 12th place to 1st quickly, but some items do a lot more than just that.

Some items are given depending on what position racers are in. Items such as the Bullet Bill, Super Star, or Golden Mushroom are usually given between 9th and 12th place. When using items, sometimes skill and precision are needed to effectively hit the enemy. Some of the items in can be tricky and annoying to use, so it is all about knowing when the exact right time or the right way, to use an item.

Triple bananas are a great way to defend from other racer's attacks, as bananas can block oncoming shells. If dropped at the right time, bananas can be left right before an item box, so when another player tries to get that box, will instead drive straight into the banana and slip — causing opponents to slow down and recover. Having three bananas gives three chances to either block oncoming shells or three chances to slow other opponents down. Bananas are one of the most underrated items in and can do great damage when used correctly.

In most games, Bananas can also be thrown in front of the kart.

Similar to the Lucky Seven from, the Crazy Eight includes: Coin, Red Shell, Green Shell, Banana, Mushroom, Bob-omb, Blooper, and a Super Star. Once equipped, all items included will circle around the player and can be used by pressing ZL. Timing when to use the item can be a little tricky, but with some skill and patience, the right item can be used at the right time — giving racers a little bit of everything to help move up the race.

Available in, the Piranha Plant is used to chomp karts out of the way. It can also eat any items in the way, as well as eat