The blue shell, [1][2] officially referred to by Nintendo as the Spiny Shell, [3][4][5] is a power-up item in the Mario Kart video game series. Originating in Mario Kart 64 (1996) and featured in every main entry of the series since then, the Spiny Shell, when used, aims directly at the racer in first place, stopping them on impact.

Apr 11, 2025 · The Spiny Shell (also called the Spiny's Shell in the instruction booklet) is an item that travels along the ground in Mario Kart 64. It is the rarest item, obtainable only by racers in fourth place or lower but not CPUs.

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A Spiny Shell (トゲゾーこうら), also known as a Blue Shell (青こうら) referring to its blue colored nature, is an Item that debuted in the second Mario Kart title, Mario Kart 64.

Apr 7, 2025 · Blue Shells, also known as Blue Koopa Shells, are blue Koopa Troopa shells that first appear in Super Mario World. While occasionally worn by Koopa Troopas, they are more prevalent as items that Mario or Luigi can use.

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Dec 19, 2018 · Evolution of all Blue Shell and Spiny Shell appearances in Super Mario Games starting in 1990 with Super Mario World until 2018 with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch.

Blue Shells, also known as Blue Koopa Shells is a type of Koopa Shell that first appears in Super Mario World. Aside from its debut appearance, Blue Shells are not often worn by Koopa Troopas.

Mario Kart Series - Evolution of The Blue Shell (1996 - 2019) The Evolution of the Blue Shell in Mario Kart Games, this includes all blue shell / spiny shell appearances in the series....

In this video, you'll know everything you need to know about the most hated item of the series: the Blue Shell, covering all games it has appeared (from 1996...