The Mushroom (more simply known as the "Shroom") is an uncommon frontrunning/runner-up item that grants an instant speed boost for a short duration.
Unlike most entries in the Mario Kart series, this item can be obtained in 1st place, and is therefore highly valuable since its simple perks can not only let any driver reduce the distance between them and the players onwards, but also inversely give the opportunity for a pack leader to gain an even greater lead over the rest of the competition.
Gameplay
Probabilities
Mode
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
2 Player GP
10%
5%
5%
5%
5%
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3 Player VS
10%
5%
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4 Player VS
10%
5%
5%
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Battle
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Overview
Strengths
Weaknesses
Speed Boost: While under the effects of the Shroom, the user will benefit from having higher potential for velocity and full imperviousness to off-road, which makes it ideal for gaining time on your competition.
Decent Duration: A second and a half of increased speed is nothing to scoff at, especially if you are already leading the pack to begin with.
Free Recovery: Instantaneous acceleration upon use means you will effectively get much less affected by items than even the likes of those that would have used a Star for that same purpose. This unique quality also makes up for most of the effective weaknesses that a Shroom would naturally have.
Uncommon Pool: While this item can be pulled at a generally wider range of places, its highest effective chance of getting rolled is one out of ten in 1st place, which makes it rather unexpected to get.
No Protection: Unless you are already holding a defensive item for prevention, a Shroom will in no way provide protection in case that you are getting assaulted by a geared up player.
Wall Weakness: Taking damage from a wall collision will cause the Shroom's effect to prematurely end, though this can be easily avoided by simply driving competently.
Thunder Lock: This item can't be used when the user is under the effects of the Thunder Bolt.
Battle Inexistence: This item can't be rolled in Battle Mode for programming reasons.
Movelist
Mushroom Boosting
● Grants a short speed boost for approximately 1.5 seconds. ● Speed reduction from the off-road is completely ignored while boosting. ● Acceleration effectively becomes instantaneous. This is very handy for damage recovery, especially for characters that suffers from a weaker Triple Tap.
