Every Mario Kart Character RANKED- Ranking EVERY Character From Worst To Best

In this video, I will be ranking every Mario Kart character from worst to best. And by every character, that means every character from every game including the arcade games. I'm sure you can guess where some of these characters land, but you may be surprise just who is on the list. Mario Kart is a series known for multiplayer fun, and Mario Kart music for study motivation. Hopefully we'll get Mario Kart 9 in 2021!

[@Demeech]

Viewable dislikes are gone. This video got mostly positive reception.

[@MCWalter126]

Me and u r opposites when it comes to peach and daisy

[@lucasbaremans226]

The ds has r.o.b you vorgot him

[@jacobortiz7087]

I really don't understand why everyone praises funky kong so much hrs just a silly monkey with a glasses and a headband like wtf and his stats are broken

[@lukephm.]

@@lucasbaremans226 10:08

[@shadowthief6471]

Well yeah thats all videos can ever get any more

[@SemmieWNT]

11:56 (Who actually plays as Mario in Mario Kart? ) Me, slowly raising my hand

[@Tylan64]

Same

[@noukitheslowpokew8843]

Same, I just really like him

[@bratdt1141]

Sometimes I do

[@Moddballfromonline]

Same

[@Super-Mario-Evan1227]

Lol

[@thiccdaddydaequan4729]

“Baby Mario, how could he go from being helpless in Yoshi’s Island to driving a kart?” *No no, he’s got a point*

[@MarsJenkar]

Probably got toughened up a bit in Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time.

[@Menacetosociety05]

@@MarsJenkar that came out after double dash

[@Bup_64]

@@Menacetosociety05 Time Travel

[@pokemonboi9106]

@@Bup_64 maybe

[@KangarooFam]

I can tell Funky Kong is #1 just by looking at the title

[@Demeech]

For real

[@powerofpicklez5260]

You don’t even need to look at the title! 😂

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

The fact that Demeech uploaded it is indication that Funky will make it at the top

[@thepyrosharktf2]

Funky Kong has so much Chad Energy

[@ashen_roses]

So Funky Kong isn't at all annoying with his constant screeching but three words from Daisy = bottom tier. Um. Ok.

[@Gamian8]

Unpopular opinion: Daisy isn't that annoying

[@paulinetrivago.7540]

I agree, nice to finally see someone else who agrees

[@Demeech]

I like her.

[@izaiahyktv1760]

i agree!?!

[@njyawndra8609]

Agreed. I never found her voice or personality to be an issue.

[@ssnotty]

Agreed

[@NPRoyalty]

Just watching it now, Funky Kong and Waluigi better be high placed. Edit: Not disappointed.

[@Demeech]

Dude. Who else could be better?

[@MonoIyth]

*Sad Toadette noises.*

[@byransaputo2666]

*Somewhat happy R.O.B. noises.*

[@valithesphealdude183]

Happy Dry Bones noises

[@NPRoyalty]

@@valithesphealdude183 Dry Bones is pretty epic :)

[@LeminLimez]

"Hi I'm Daisy" will haunt every double dash player for eternity

[@velbogreen3443]

Yes yes it will

[@Efwin197]

Ik

[@Demeech]

HI I'M DAISY

[@ahbdasouyda7306]

Oh god

[@shellyvision9693]

It blesses you.

[@theblackjfshow]

This Mario Kart Character ranked is one of the best I've seen. It gives context to what each character is, very insightful, and articulate on every character and their placements.

[@Demeech]

Thank you so much! I worked hard on this video. Making sure I didn't forget anyone was the hardest.

[@toadrice]

In my opinion Mario Kart 7 had a great roster! My favorite is wiggler. Also I'm a huge Paper Mario fan but I Love TOADS!

[@Demeech]

Mario Kart 7's roster was at least better than 8. But (*cries in Waluigi*)

[@toadrice]

@@Demeech WAAAAH

[@Lunar_Yoshi]

I like mk7’s roster but I do like the koopalings from mk8

[@Dr_Telfort]

Mk8 and deluxe got a shitty roster

[@SuperKoopBrosOfficial]

"The koopalings are indeed Bowser's children, no matter what nonsense Miyamoto spews out" is the reason that I decided to sub to you

[@thunderhawk2567]

Demeech: Cyan Diamond Rosalina Nintendo: WRITE THAT DOWN, WRITE THAT DOWN!

[@keres9580]

I love king Boo because of his voice clips in MK8DX, especially the Glider one

[@ughcreature]

I knew before watching that funky kong would be #1 🤧

[@Demeech]

Bless you

[@bryzenishizuka9961]

I mean he is too funky

[@AntarcticaMade]

Peach actually has a lot of personality compared to the other main Mario characters.

[@pensacolian211]

My favorite characters are the Koopaling's. I hate that they're so weak in Tour, because I want to use them, but there is always a better option.

[@TylerTheKoopaTroopa]

Does anyone not remember the Mario VS Donkey Kong Mini Mario series? Pauline was featured on the first game.

[@paulinetrivago.7540]

While yes Pauline was featured in that series, thats not her origin, I think those days aren't gonna be referenced with her character anymore

[@Demeech]

I remember! That's how I was introduced to her.

[@sherbertshortkake6649]

I had heard that Pauline had the biggest 'sleep' of any video game character... Then I remembered that game on DS and became really confused.

[@paulinetrivago.7540]

@@ttaagamingmusicchannel482 her origin is in DK arcade... not mario vs DK

[@paulinetrivago.7540]

@@sherbertshortkake6649 she had 2, she wasn't really seen beyond 1985... didn't see her again until DK94 in 1994, then wasn't used again until the 2nd installment of the Mario vs DK series, March of the Minis and that wasn't until 2006 or 2007 (based on your region). So over her 40 years of existing, she was gone for 23 years

[@duby3292]

Waluigi is #2 for me as well Because the #1 spot obviously goes to Bus Driver Waluigi

[@Demeech]

LMAO

[@PhantomStar1987]

Lol, nice! 👍😎😂😊

[@enesco7891]

What a comment big W

[@jellymcmichaels4240]

I can tell by your icon.

[@MagillanicaLouM]

The weirdest thing about the baby characters is its not like they're reusing models of ghee adult versions so it saves time or anything. They really just chose to prioritize creating them from scratch instead pf adding actual unique characters. Very odd

[@solaruser7228]

1:02 "They Decided to make what is easily one of the worst characters in any Mario game, Pink Gold Peach", *Nathaniel Bandy liked that and wants to know your location.*

[@markcox7433]

Yea lol

[@stunzeed9552]

I was thinking about him when he was trashing Pink Gold Peach (as he should)

[@Moddballfromonline]

Everyone who watched bandy hates pink gold peach

[@jyllianrainbow7371]

Peach near the bottom really surprised me. The koopalings are actually my least favorite. They look so out of place and almost off brand to me when compared to how modern Mario characters look. The fact that they take up seven character slots only makes it worse.

[@neexy9669]

couldve just made it one characted and made each a skin tbh the way they implemented them feels rushed and a cheap excuse to not make other characters come back

[@fish-y536]

I like roy and lemmy :*

[@tankthomus]

I can understand what your saying, but I personally love how unique each of the Koopalings are, and they help to make Mario Kart 8 stand out from the pack.

[@fish-y536]

@@tankthomus true

[@k-leb4671]

Ooh, tough opinion. I know a lot of fans love that they've become relevant again, after being big in the classic games and then disappearing for a while. Many prefer their designs over Bowser Jr.

[@Gamian8]

Honestly, I hate Baby Rosalina as much as I hate Pink Gold Peach

[@rosaobsession]

I get y baby rosa gets hate but Imagine ur fav character having a baby version...so as a rosalina fan I'm happy

[@Gamian8]

@@rosaobsession I understand completely because my favorite Mario character is luigi

[@Demeech]

The fact that the Koopalings, Pink Gold Peach, and Baby Rosalina were the ONLY new Mario characters in BOTH 8 and 8 Deluxe is what causes people to hate them.

[@brandonfazbear4219]

I'm surprised to finally see my boi Iggy ranked higher than Ludwig for once in any ranking video.

[@SullyRudolph]

I can’t be the only one who plays Pink Gold Peach out of spite 😂

[@clarabraun1105]

I ALWAYS played as Wiggler in MK7. I loved to see him furious over getting hit by an item cause I was raging just as much lol. So sad he wasn’t included in MK8 Deluxe

[@Tricky_Nick]

How dare you put Morton so low!

[@matzahball1881]

I know! What is he thinking

[@Tricky_Nick]

@@matzahball1881 Hey... I know you from somewhere lol.

[@matzahball1881]

@@Tricky_Nick Yeah...I feel like I know you from somewhere too

[@pistincup352]

Demeech: Let me tell you this, who actually play as Mario Me: *Raises my hand slowly*

[@xquas]

The dislikes are from Pink Gold Peach and her clones made by E. Gadd

[@Demeech]

Or Baby Rosalina fans.

[@JackThePerson27]

@@Demeech DETECTIVE BABY ROSALINA

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

Robo Mario probably disliked it because he didn’t count as a driver

[@supermarioyo-yo7639]

In My head: I just know that my favorite character is gonna be in F tier. 1 minute in the video: Called it

[@Moddballfromonline]

Who was it? Peach?

[@danielholmqvist2713]

To this day I have NEVER seen Wendy in an online race. I'm not even joking, never ever happened

[@Lunar_Yoshi]

7:15 TOADZZ

[@bronze1324]

Every single person who is new to MK is like “Wtf is a Funky Kong?”

[@hfido_]

i discovered him yesterday i never played mk except mk8dx

[@bronze1324]

@@hfido_ you have a lot to learn, son.

[@hfido_]

@@bronze1324 Like what?

[@bronze1324]

@@hfido_ CTGP, the ultra shotcuts, wallclipping, clan wars, ynow, the whole shabang.

[@thisdude875]

One of the most underrated KZbinrs

[@kermitthesuperluigifan3938]

What Luigi Always hears in The Morning every time he wakes up : 5:15 .

[@kanyeomariwestong]

4:10 "Whats the LINK between Mario Kart and Legend of Zelda? I have no idea." I saw what you did there.

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

Nice list! Also, the fact that you played Cleopactra during the Ms. Pac-Man segment automatically makes this one of the best videos this year

[@Demeech]

I LOVE the Pac-Man World series and Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness. I'm a man of culture.

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

@@Demeech You know it!

[@dillongeorge5866]

Roy Koopa is the kind of guy you go to a club with and he’s the ultimate wing man

[@kingboochannel5775]

Sad to see King Boo so low, but it’s understandable his Luigi’s Mansion look is much better

[@thesmellofadventure5370]

63: Pink Gold Peach 62: Baby Rosalina 61: Peachette 60: Laikitu 59: Baby Daisy 58: Baby Peach 57: Baby Mario 56: Baby Luigi 55: Villager Boy 54: Mametchi 53: Honey Queen 52: Chargin’ Chuck 51: Cat Peach 50: Wendy 49: Wiggler 48: ROB 47: Donkey Kong Jr. 46: Inkling Boy 45: Monty Mole 44: Blinky 43: Peach 42: Mario 41: Larry 40: Don Chan 39: Tanooki Mario 38: Villager Girl 37: Inkling Girl 36: Ludwig 35: Birdo 34: Toad 33: Iggy 32: Toadette 31: Koopa Troopa 30: Isabelle 29: Hammer Bro. 28: Kamek 27: Nabbit 26: Dixie Kong 25: Pauline 24: Mrs. Pac Man 23: Luigi 22: Diddy Kong 21: Rosalina 20: Bowser Jr. 19: Morton 18: Roy 17: Link 16: Wario 15: Petey Piranha 14: Yoshi 13: King Bob-Omb 12: Donkey Kong 11: King Boo 10: Metal Mario 9: Dry Bones 8: Daisy 7: Bowser 6: Shy Guy 5: Mii 4: Dry Bowser 3: Waluigi 2: Funky Kong 1: Lemmy

[@robbietgmthegoldenminecart7146]

My love for the peach alts in Mario Kart Tour are in the middle even tho I believe Daisy should get more alts like peach does since Daisy only has 3 alts (not including her baby version of herself)

[@Goofyahh_gaming]

Same

[@AliaTastic]

I had to agree on the Pauline part Because I used to ship mario with peach until Nintendo keeps pushing it over and over again

[@tylorian5168]

Happy Birthday Demeech! Hope you're able to enjoy the special day. Here's me, before watching the video, hoping that King Boo or Mii makes it in Top 10. Alright, just finished watching. At least Dark Moon King Boo made it to Top 15. I really liked the editing on this list, nice job! In addition, I noticed something that you talked about with 7 and 8's characters. People don't like Pink Gold Peach and Baby Rosalina because they make no sense and have never existed within the Mario universe (understandable), but people also dislike Wiggler and Honey Queen, two brand new characters that Nintendo didn't need to put in but did. I feel like people just prefer the older characters, and would rather see them brought back as opposed to new characters altogether. At least, that's what I've concluded.

[@Demeech]

It's shocking that nobody seems to hate 7's roster because of Metal Mario. At least Honey Queen and Wiggler are interesting.

[@sherbertshortkake6649]

Honey Queen is awesome because She at least can be considered a character, unlike, *shivers*, Goomba, *more shivering*... She'd sorta obscure and could do with the popularity, especially knowing how terribly SMG went and how everyone hates it soo much. She's some actual friggin' variety!! Did you know we have like 10 different Peachs in MK?! Although she's considered royalty HQueen is pretty different to the others, and since when did we have a heavy female character? Oh, and Wiggler would be cool... But arms.

[@tylorian5168]

@@sherbertshortkake6649 These are good points you have here. Although to be fair, Rosalina was a heavy weight in MKWii. Also, what do you mean that everyone hates SMG? I personally haven't heard much bad talk about the game.

[@sherbertshortkake6649]

@@tylorian5168 She was? Weird. Also I was trying to sound sarcastic, I'm just not very good at it. I believe SMG was one of (if not the) best selling mario games ever.

[@tylorian5168]

@@sherbertshortkake6649 I believe the reasoning was because Rosalina was much taller than, say, Mario, Luigi, or Peach, and being that these characters are medium-weights, they made Rosalina a heavy-weight to reflect her height advantage.

[@rowidz]

I agree with just about everything you said. The Animal Crossing characters, Link, and the Inklings really do feel out of place, although if they keep anyone, I guess they should hang on to Link, if only for a few new Hyrule track possibilities. Roy definitely is the coolest Koopaling. Morton is great as well. I don’t mind honey Queen or Monty Mole being included in past or future games. Although, I have to say that Tanooki , King Boo, and Rosalina are my absolute favorite characters. I’m a sucker for Mario Bros. 3 and Mario Galaxy, what can I say? To each their own. I agree with your take on Daisy. She seems kind of attention seeking, loud, and annoying. I’d love to see Nintendo tweak her personality a bit and give her more of a silly and sarcastic personality. It would be great to hear cute, yet sarcastic little quips and puns as you get passed by her in future games. I’m not a huge fan of the way Cat Peach looks or the way regular Peach looks, aesthetically, but I will say I’ve won tons of races with Cat Peach in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and even more in Super Mario Kart with OG Peach. They are beasts!

[@aprinnyonbreak1290]

They need to put Captain Falcon in, since it's clear F-Zero is dead.

[@jonassamme1889]

I literally play as Mario or Baby Mario all the time!

[@amandawright4837]

FINALLY A PERSON WHO LOVES WIGGLER AND PETEY

[@thisdude875]

I enjoyed this video so much that I subscribed

[@jameshpotato2675]

YES WARIO IS SO UNDERRATED 😤 Also I rate this video funky kong, the list couldn't be more accurate

[@aspookyghost7319]

My favourite is Luigi, I like his design and the personality he is given in games such as the amazing Luigi Mansion Series, and I'm also a younger brother so I've always found him relatable in that sense. He's always been my favourite Mario character.

[@SavageGirl1930.]

Same bro same! He's just amazing in every way I'm also have a twin sister but I'm the youngest so I relate to him alot also he's just really cute!

[@biondigiacomo7176]

YES

[@alphmain2278]

How could you forget the best Mario kart character, the bomb Karts

[@Demeech]

Still better than Pink Gold Peach.

[@willgpb_]

The "Who that, who that, I G G Y" caught me sooooo out of guard. Great job

[@candyfiregames693]

Now that Kamek is in Tour, where would you place him?

[@jonassamme1889]

Demeech: Who plays as Mario?! Me: Me I play as Mario or Baby Mario all the time

[@endstoneninja3845]

4:11 You could say Wart if you’re thinking of Super Mario Bros 2 and not Mario Kart

[@itsblademaster9019]

Love how The Race Around the World is your outro

[@connoromalley4004]

4:11. You are looking at him right there

[@bulbasaurfan1478]

I was wondering when someone was going to make a video like this

[@bearman.mp4]

On a scale of Pink Gold Peach to Funky Kong, I’ll give it a good Luigi

[@alexbishof320]

little did he know, BIRDO IS BACK IN 8 DELUXE

[@SuperWarrior64]

11:55 Demeech: who plays as Mario in Mario Kart? Me: I do actually Any takers?

[@yashbhavaraju5511]

0:47 LOL, Chow Daddy's face!

[@_chase_lol1154]

CAN WE STOP WITH THE PEACH SLANDER 😭 shes litteraly my favourite i always use her

[@Willzzz123]

1:58 Actually, they replaced Waluigi with Honey Queen in Mario Kart 7

[@jickleton-5653]

SMH he forgot Mii style B

[@Demeech]

You're assuming people actually unlocked Mii Outfit B

[@jickleton-5653]

@@Demeech dang you got me

[@luigielite6857]

Luigi is personally my favorite Mario Kart character because he is my favorite video game character of all time.

[@SavageGirl1930.]

Same bro same!

[@10cesc4.]

Next, every mk track ever please. Our sometime in the near future. And happy birthday as well Demeech

[@TheDel4873]

7:15 I thought he said “Choads!!”

[@Void-iz3tb]

I definitely think Mario 2 enemies need more love. I would love to see mouser in Mario kart one day! Also, happy birthday demeech!

[@Demeech]

Playing as Mouser would be THE BOMB! And thank you!

[@k-leb4671]

Didn't Mouser buzz off to some Kirby game or am I mixing things up?

[@biondigiacomo7176]

@@k-leb4671 he didn't. You got confused with Daroach

[@endstoneninja3845]

1:42 Baby DK would look too similar to DK Jr and Baby Bowser looks too similar to Bowser Jr. Baby Wario would be cool though.

[@Subtojackofalltrades-joat]

I agree with almost everything but I think Roy should have been higher up the list and happy birthday by the way 🥳

[@SportsGaming-ll3ru]

Ah, a man of taste, you also agree baby luigi is the better brother :D

[@SavageGirl1930.]

Facts

[@StanleyV64]

No one can argue with 1 and 2. And I mean no one. Great video!

[@trakkeur499]

lol I think I’m the only one that absolutely LOVE Koopa Paratroopa

[@danielholmqvist2713]

Mario Kart 8/DX's biggest flaw is its roster. I hate how they just smack 8 of the same character (koopalings) on there and baby duplicates to fill out the roster instead of having unique options. At least they brought Bowser Jr and Dry Bones back in DX

[@makkrohero59]

Playing Mario Kart DS on wireless local play and the guests are Shy Guys. That’s the best character

[@elkarlo1593]

Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Dixie Kong, Donkey Kong Jr. now we just need the Kremling Kommander himself: Krunch Blinky, Don Chan and Rob were so cool, man

[@Skappyio1]

Happy Birthday, Demeech! I hope you are having a great day!

[@Demeech]

One of the best days of my life. Easily the most fun I've had this year.

[@Skappyio1]

@@Demeech That's great to hear!

[@freezi7919]

‘And especially kamek’ Good job you predicted Kamek in tour

[@braylonwilliams2547]

Personally, I would always pick Mario as my main character for these games along side Luigi, Yoshi, Koops Troopa, Dry Bones, and King Boo.

[@sprinklesplash810]

How does link connect Mario? There is smash and some Mario enemies appear in earlier Legend of Zelda games.

[@GamerBoy-lh2lj]

I really like inkling boy but he probably couldn’t last a second in some tracks like tropical coast,dolphin shoals and many more

[@DraftyDaftyHubertOHare]

I adore the spongebob references, from the Opposite Day and the first movie.

[@leviwarren6222]

BRING back *WarioLand* ! We could actually get Waluigi in a real game!

[@bitto432]

10:02 GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD

[@CullenWickham]

I can’t believe you didn’t put Lord Diddy Kong at Number 1.

[@borahbros1664]

I love this also yes Your opinions on Wario are better than anyone else’s

[@mablem487]

Argue at me all you want Demeech and everyone else, Toadette will always be my #1

[@Demeech]

I won't fight you for that! Now if you said Pink Gold Peach was the best, I'd question you.

[@DeadPool-gj4dx]

Toadette first appeared in Mario Kart Wii (2008).

[@evenubb]

@@DeadPool-gj4dx nope Mario kart double dash

[@dekuramzie04]

Imagine Nintendo would announce some random Mario enemy as a dlc fighter in smash which uses the waluigi trophy but then waluigi is pissed of stomps the enemy and then he is the new dlc fighter

[@alexlong9654]

I feel bad for that 1st column, they aren't liked enough. Maybe we should change funky kong to pink gold peach to make her feel better. I thought lemmy, larry, and queen bee were liked more. Great video demeech... but I'm sorry funky kongS RULE! Go funky kong Go

[@DrunkenLeaf]

I dont hate wiggler and the bee, I hate that Waluigi was removed

[@personalover249]

I personally consider the Tour skins to be their own characters, but I can see why you didn't put them ALL here. However, I consider a character to be a skin if they are the name of a preexisting character with a descriptive term in brackets. So, by this reasoning, then the Yoshi and Shy Guy recolours, Boomeranh Bro, Fire Bro, Ice Bro, Peachette, Penguin Luigi, Ice Mario, Builder Mario, Builder Toad, Captain Toad, Builder Luigi, Fire Rosalina, Cat Toad, Penguin Toad, and Builder Toadette all should've counted for the list. Great video nonetheless!

[@Togi.]

omg i want baby dk and baby bowser that would be hilarious. I also want wiggler back, sm64 mario, and piranha plant.

[@susanjackson8554]

Thanks for not threatening baby mario and baby luigi

[@mr.kawalin2341]

My favorite character in WHOLE NINTENDO is DAISY😍

[@iipiantissimo5098]

Did anyone notice that there are actually 61 characters? He did not give a placement to Nabbit. He was in-between number 7 Rosalina and number 6 Packman, but he never go a placement.

[@EBTheOriginalMaster]

Happy Birthday and great ranking video!

[@elfmonster1476]

Gotta say I agree. Funky Kong, despite being absent for most of Mario Kart, kind of feels more like a mascot for it than Lakitu does.

[@k-leb4671]

He's the mascot in the online fan culture's portrayal of Mario Kart.

[@SpiltMySquash]

My two personal favourites have got to be Koopa Troopa and Toadette Toadette is my favourite Mario character ever and I main Koopa in MKWii (yeah, I was and still am *that* kid)

[@omkarlagala1158]

happy birthday demeech

[@beatlemaniac]

When I was a kid, my main was Yoshi. Now it's Waluigi, or Wario when he isn't there.

[@SuperMuskett]

I was surprised why waluigi wasn't number 1 but then I realised he hadn't said funky kong yet

[@pasqualembisceglia1989]

I like Baby Peach (Cherub), Daisy (Fairy), Daisy (Swimwear), Peach (Happi), Peach (Kimono) Peach (Vacation) and Peachette, Baby Peach, Daisy and Peach look nice in costumes even their feet is cute.