This is my New BEST Combo in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

this is the combination of parts that I enjoy the most and perform best with!
How to get Better at Mario Kart: • FULL Beginner Guide | ...
setup:
character: king boo / rosalina / link
vehicle: teddy buggy / cat cruiser
tires: roller / azure roller
glider: cloud / paper / flower / parachute
honorable mention to pipe frame, varmint, city tripper, streetle, landship as they have nearly the same stats as teddy buggy

[@charlestitor2288]

fun fact I'm half japanese and my first name includes the character "Yoshi" and Yoshi is my favorite mario character because of it! also fun fact I've never touched mario kart 8 but you make it look very fun!

[@Shortcat321]

you're half japanese, your name is yoshi, AND you've never played mario kart 8??? this is the most unbelievable thing i've ever heard

[@MrCheese270]

Egg-scuse me? Yoshi is an egg-cellant character in this game, and you haven’t even played it! You’re yolking, right? Om-letting this slide for now, but you gotta get get this game before Yoshi gets nerfed to the ground in Wave 6. You have an egg-cellant opportunity right now! im running out of puns help

[@bonthecuber]

@MREGGPUN270 your yolking me

[@widojay2048]

Play yoshi’s island or your island, I guess

[@onebear6504]

​@@MrCheese270I'll try, tho not so sure about it: "Lay your ambitions now while Yoshi's a good egg! Roe-fl."

[@omegahaxors3306]

So-called "free thinkers" when they see a Yoshi on a teddy roller.

[@Shortcat321]

HAHAHA hey i'm thinking more freely than the yoshis :) i will stand by that i chose teddy buggy + roller on the day of the wave 4 update, and it's still clearly the best (but not by much). For online play, I do not think that yoshi is clearly the best at a high level

[@KeitaroHirochi]

@@Shortcat321 I love Yoshi so much that if I actually played the game, I'd choose a different kart instead.

[@sandshrew5338]

I hate the fact that yoshi is good. I used to use yoshi back in waluigi wiggler meta just because i like yoshi but now i cant even play my favourite character without doing the exact same thing as everyone else.

[@Moses_VII]

​@@sandshrew5338contrarian

[@nicholas930]

​@@sandshrew5338I mean you can choose a funky kart to prove a point

[@azarashi9967]

The beginning of cheese land is too funny, it’s like a cinematic perspective of king boo thinking out loud

[@playerslayer4562]

4:18

[@FrankLasagno]

Glad to see us King Boo mains getting some recognition

[@ginkg1081]

yessir love king boo

[@bonthecuber]

my main

[@the_boo_king]

I am finally in the spotlight

[@FrankLasagno]

@@the_boo_king OMG ITS HIM

[@bonthecuber]

@@the_boo_king your my FAVORITE CHARATER

[@oniveta]

I ❤ SHORTCAT

[@Hp-Nerd]

He makes me gay (happy)

[@Lauren747]

REAL

[@obi-jaun971]

He is my favorite KZbinr right now!!!

[@saumon18V2]

I prefer tall cats sorry

[@Electrostatic_Fusion]

​@@Hp-NerdI learned that in inspector calls😮

[@phantacarrytemari]

always a good day when shortcat uploads

[@Asianthewock]

Soo true

[@the_boo_king]

especially with me in it

[@Idontknow_8071]

u mean j perm

[@lazypaladin]

_Seems like everyday, either man's on that grind or I've moulded 3 weeks together...again._

[@Shortcat321]

I only choose good days to upload ;)

[@daserfomalhaut9809]

I really love your videos because youre actually great at the damn game but you have a more jovial, casual presentation. Thats such a perfect mix I rarely see. It's either a casual player who's trash at a game or an overly hardcore person. This is just entertaining for me even as someone who only plays 200cc.

[@Shortcat321]

Thank you, i'm glad you enjoy the videos. I try to focus on having fun talking as my top priority!

[@TheSanndwichh]

It’s super nice to see someone who’s actually nasty at the game, but still just having fun, enjoying himself, and casually teaching tech. You can tell the man really just loves the game lol

[@uralink3485]

This playstyle fits King Boo, a ghost lurking behind everyone and suddenly appearing first place out of nowhere.

[@iltsu6430]

King boo gives the combo extra cute points

[@the_boo_king]

thank you

[@Shortcat321]

very important stat!

[@King_Teresa_MK8dx]

I concur 😊

[@MushwellFungi]

Golden comment for the crowned marshmellow

[@King_Teresa_MK8dx]

@@MushwellFungi Teresa means Boo in Japanese lol

[@Christmas_Joe]

7:45 Shortcat being able to see the future became real

[@BrapStephens]

That Cheese Land race was N U T T Y!!!

[@bonthecuber]

fr

[@IdentifiantE.S]

One of the best race of the game !

[@JustFalcon07]

Been trying some "speed" focused combos and I'd like to say using inward bikes has never been so thrilling, even if you don't bag a couple of mushroom can actually make the difference (and you usually have higher i frames so you can tank some items right before the end). Set I've used was Red/Blue Yoshi, sports bike, white off road, Hylian glider. The colors fits so well together!

[@LieseFury]

inside drift is a blast, people are just mean

[@TheOneAndOnlySnazzyJazzyAzzy]

I'm so sad inside drift isn't better than it is I love playing it but I stick to outside drift bc it's better on online it's literally more fun but I always lose with inside drift

[@Shortcat321]

@@TheOneAndOnlySnazzyJazzyAzzy if inside drift could do alignment hops, had a slightly better camera angle, and could super bounce, that's all i would like to play it way more. these 3 aspects feel out of place given what outward drift can do, and it just makes inside drift feel a little nerfed for no reason.

[@kevhaka167]

I have to admit, it gives me joy hearing how much this guy enjoys and have fun (after I assume so much time put into the game) while playing while at the same time being awesome at it

[@AjMariano]

I’ve watched a ton of your videos over the past week and you’ve made me start playing Mario kart! I‘ve learned everything I know about the game from you! You’re so underrated!

[@Shortcat321]

Thank you!! :)

[@qwerthyuiop]

he also has a rubik's cube channel called J Perm

[@soapysoap2737]

shortcat never fails to make our toes curl

[@Shortcat321]

what the

[@MrCheese270]

I liked his videos so much that my shoulders popped inwards :)

[@Echo-tl7wh]

"My pussy's curling" -James Marriott

[@royal3892]

you have such an infectious personality…the way you compliment and praise other players even if they snipe you or get ahead makes me smile :) it’s so nice and refreshing to see! ❤️

[@thedoctorizer8427]

I actually just love the vibe you give. I looked for mario kart 8 gameplay right as you started posting! Glad I found you!

[@Shortcat321]

Thank you!!

[@CT-db8jl]

That cheese land race was one of the greatest races I’ve seen and Shortcat preparing that banana on yoshis circuit for the blue shell was the smartest move I’ve ever seen

[@nando5340]

Just got out of work and this shortcat video is gonna make me so happy !

[@thunderhog45]

My favorite combo just to be different before wave 4 was link on teddy buggy. Then it became an incredible combo afterwards

[@Fanchen]

BAM SHOCK DODGE! That was insane, smuggling shock into first place? Crazy race

[@slenderbrineattheshow8217]

It looks like your having a ton of fun in this video and it makes it my favorite video you have made so far!

[@tinytigre2657]

Love watching your vids in the morning, thanks for another amazing vid!!

[@Wedge6969]

I’ve been loving Mario kart for a while but you make it 10x better ❤

[@officerj2002]

I just witnessed shortcat being the best king boo main ever 🧍‍♂️ he is so cold and savage in this video or should I say highlight mixtape lol he even had to screen record on the switch 😂

[@titobobby5511]

Very fun commentary ❤, i can just feel how much you like this gane

[@karlkewbz]

Oooo I'm glad there's another King Boo around! I've always preferred him and the other characters with the same stats [Rosalina and Link] and I barely see them online, thanks!

[@Budderkatze]

22:34 - 23:00 was pure chaos, but I loved it.

[@TheOfficialMew]

I loved this vid lol, your energy was awesome as always but i feel like you can tell that you are having a lot of fun playing this combo just based on your reactions to certain things Also love it cause i main King Boo, teddy, rollers so i know what you mean when you say you like the combo

[@Iokiwy]

Dude I literally found your channel at the best time possible. I recently got a nintendo switch and am just hooked at mario kart. I know what I'll be doing for the rest of my day

[@i1cce]

even tho i have never played mario kart 8 and have only played a ton of mario kart wii, this is really fun to watch and chill to. it really feels like you are genuinely enjoying the game while also enjoying recording, which are two things that feel kinda rare in this day and age for gaming content. keep it up.

[@Kwast-MK8-Videos]

That cheese land race was insane

[@Shortcat321]

top 2 smuggling moments both king boo!

[@Kwast-MK8-Videos]

@@Shortcat321 King boo is the best item bagger confirmed!

[@PKSparkxxDH]

Quality video. I'm getting back into Mario Kart (haven't REALLY played since the Booster Pass was announced) and I came to understand so much of this game's deep meta from listening to you speak. I have a better idea of what I need to learn to get better at this game again :) Also, SO GLAD to year Yoshi is a popular pick now LOL #NoYoshiLeftBehind

[@slappbassnow]

Verified?

[@squiggles27]

That exact combo that u used in this vid is my main but with blue rollers. Great vid!

[@LEAF265]

love the longer video!s! Great content, would love to see more!

[@FondantApple]

15:12 I agree so much with that he’s actually very cute for a villain especially when he does the shy pose.

[@bananaman4948]

Its always a good day when you can play as king boo without getting stomped into the ground

[@spaceitself]

So close to 100k!!! I remember watching your first videos when you had like 5-6k subscribers. The growth has been crazy! Keep up the great work.

[@GaryX2k3]

I've only been watching your videos for a few weeks and I've already learnt so much and seen my game improve! Keep up the good work! 👍

[@oinaosoucriativabjs]

Hey Shortcat! I’m just a casual player, I got mario kart 8 deluxe kinda recently (I have just 15 hours of playthrough) but it’s so satisfying to see you play! I hope one day I can be as good as you! I just found out your channel and I’m loving it 😁 PS: Yoshi’s my favorite character, I got so surprised to see everyone on the online using him 😆

[@redstorm3302]

Shortcat is getting real close to becoming my favorite youtuber the quality of the videos is just insane!

[@Skivv5]

you mispronounced J Perm.

[@redstorm3302]

@@Skivv5 j perm died and was reborn as shortcat

[@joegru7280]

i love how you explain everything. i can learn something and be entertained!

[@drewmcdonnell6528]

First time watching a whole video and I love you!!! Keep up the great work

[@Shortcat321]

Thanks! :)

[@toprighthandcornerv.1817]

This is the combo I have used for about a year and I LOVE IT. It has a better balance of speed and miniturbo in my opinion and the weight boost is helpful for online play. Also unique compared to the yoshi meta :)

[@aduck4720]

THE 3RD CHEESELAND RACE GOTTA GO DOWN AS THE LUCKIEST MK8 RACEE

[@shade9273]

Hi Shortcat, I just wanted to say that I love your videos. Whenever im not feeling the best you always cheer up my day. Your laugh is so iconic and your positive mood makes me feel really happy. Keep up the good work!

[@darknesswave100]

Seems like a cool setup. It's also nice that they made so many combos viable so you can really pick a lot of stuff and still be good

[@jamesvaden3703]

I always knew that sacrificing a bit of mini turbo for speed wasn’t a bad thing. Even in frontrunning, that little extra speed comes a long way. Especially if you’re trying to cement gaps in 1st. It’s not quite the best. But speed does come in clutch in some scenarios 💯👍🏽

[@Shortcat321]

Yes, pretty much any decent combo can frontrun, because speed and mini turbo are very similar in terms of making you go fast. Mini turbo builds are better at holding a lead or holding a place in the middle of the pack, thanks to acceleration after getting hit. Speed builds are better at bagging and comebacks!

[@matthewtorresiii862]

Personally I feel like using the characters and combos you like over what the "meta" is makes the game so much more enjoyable. Ludwig, pipeframe, azure rollers and cloud glider is my personal favorite combo.

[@Shortcat321]

that combo is aesthetically amazing

[@matthewtorresiii862]

I agree, that's why I pick it. Dude you are the reason I got into Mario kart 8 online so thank you for that. Keep up the great content.

[@mangolfthered]

I've started playing Mario Kart again recently these videos are really helpful thank you I used to be really slow lmao ❤

[@weterra4927]

How awesome, I choice this setup a a while back because it looked fun and it drove really nicely. I am not competitive so I have never looked into the stats or anything. And now because of your video I found out its actually a good combo :D

[@HoldenBTW]

I honestly forgot king boo existed glad your bringing him back

[@Shortcat321]

His visual and sound design, animations, arms, are all amazing. I'm glad he has been reunited with petey piranha in this game!

[@the_boo_king]

@@Shortcat321 My arms may be stubby, but i have my ways. And I am also glad to have Petey back, he's a good ol' friend of mine

[@PurpleSytheMusic]

No way the man himself is here

[@itz1apple]

If you haven’t tried doing the combo with the best invincibility , then you should! Idk what it is though

[@Shortcat321]

Not quite there, but close: Lemmy + steel driver + metal tires + waddle wing (worst combo LOL) which i already have a video of. there were a few great invincibility moments in there!

[@TheNetflixGamer]

I like seeing shorts of races from videos a few months back, I remember this one! Absolutely love bagging

[@Papapapapoww]

Your video always lifts up my mood thank you shortcat!!!

[@Asianthewock]

I love King Boo design and model he Is One of my favorite characters in all Mario games but i still love Luigi more than anyone else also science here how does King Boo have a Weight stat he Is a ghost

[@the_boo_king]

im just heavy because i am

[@Asianthewock]

@@the_boo_king Uhmm maybe you ate too much food at the mansion a diet would do you some good

[@omegahaxors3306]

The weight comes from the guilt of the many atrocities he committed while and after living. King Boo's sinister smile hides the fact that he's a very, very troubled soul.

[@Shortcat321]

It's the weight of tremendous stats

[@the_boo_king]

@@Asianthewock Actually, you may be correct, those feasts are so delicious though, cant resist

[@jillg4959]

Absolutely loved this video! There were so many crazy races and moments in this video, such as smuggling that shock into first.. Cheese land is definitely one of the wildest tracks sometimes. I also loved watching all the bagging, I love watching the comebacks happen even at the very end when there is barely any time left in the race. I'm also loving the longer videos! Also, random question, but if you had to pick one kart to get rid of in the game, what would it be?

[@Shortcat321]

I think every single vehicle gives a unique look, except for the splat buggy vs inkstriker. The inkstriker has great stats, so I'd remove splat buggy!

[@HBCrigs]

My heart was RACING on that ice outpost race holy moly! crazy good driving and so many near misses

[@jam13roll66]

I’ve been a king boo/boo main whenever I can since MKDD. Respect to you, good sir 🫡

[@codyksp]

Speaking of lower acceleration. Please give my new favourite combo a try, it was massively buffed in wave 5! There is also an increase in traction based tracks in the DLC. The combo is Daisy/Master Cycle Zero/Rollers/Cloud.

[@Shortcat321]

daisy on an inward drift bike... i know what you're up to 😏😏

[@WxvernVX]

Hol up, wave 6?

[@YuhHuhNuhUh]

Woah woah… wave 6? I think we not quite there yet

[@codyksp]

Master Cycle Zero is the outside one shared with Tanooki Kart and Koopa Clown.@@Shortcat321

[@Loguana]

@@YuhHuhNuhUhwhen did he say that?

[@mrlight265]

Good to see people not just using yoshi teddy rollers👍

[@WxvernVX]

I use light blue yoshi pipeframe azure and cloud, its good

[@mrlight265]

​@@WxvernVXthere's nothing wrong with that, I just feel like wave 5 gives more variety of choice, because yoshi was the meta in wave 4, and it's good people aren't only playing one character😁

[@WxvernVX]

@@mrlight265 yeah but I've used yoshi for years, so idrc about him being meta or not

[@mrlight265]

​@@WxvernVXfair enough🤷

[@VincentVincent_89]

It’s been a couple years since I’ve played/watched Mario kart 8 but man the new tracks, balance update and this awesome new KZbinr really brought back my interest

[@Shortcat321]

Thank you!!

[@sus12320]

Same for me

[@user-gq2ze9yl2u]

Hey shortcat. I remember watching your videos one Saturday. It randomly popped up on my homepage, and I have constantly watched your videos since you were at 400. Thank you for inspiring me to play more mariokart and learn some new tech.

[@Shortcat321]

Thank you for sticking around!! 😊

[@user-gq2ze9yl2u]

@@Shortcat321 No problemo

[@brattiz]

Wait, king boo is actually good? LET'S GOOOO

[@Shortcat321]

In my opinion, he's close enough to best that he's arguably the best! Same with the character classes of yoshi, tanooki mario, mario, and luigi

[@PotatoWizard_]

Hey shortcat what do you think of Morton? I love Morton. He’s the best koopaling and I play him with streetle and rollers. I love Morton did I mention I love Morton he’s so epic I love Morton, Morton Morton Morton, morton morton , morton moment, I really like morton

[@Shortcat321]

That combo is actually decent! I used morton in my thwomp ruins short!

[@earth_to_tessla]

love the videos! i’m getting into the game and would love if you did a “beginners guide” to mario kart explaining how to improve and what build/stats are best for those starting the game. just a fun idea if you’re interested! anyways keep up the amazing work, it’s so fun to watch you play!!

[@vidalsantos5470]

Easily becoming one of my favorite KZbinrs! Top notch stuff! 😎

[@cjaoun23240]

King Boo mains rise up!

[@the_boo_king]

hi

[@RunicSSB]

This is a downgrade from the same combo with Luigi. You trade the usual 0.25 accel and mini-turbo for 0.25 speed and weight, but you're giving up 0.5 handling. That's 0.25 handling unanswered.

[@Xris10BUL]

Less handling is better for soft drifting which shortcut uses

[@lucasclark3251]

I look forward to watch all of your videos when they come out, and im very surprised you dont have more subs i look forward to watching your comunity grow!

[@LapisD]

I love watching begging, it's so funny seeing you go from last place to first in like 5 seconds

[@SZYSZYSZYSZYSZY]

YEEEES 30 minute shortcat video!!!! I usually dont comment on youtube but I wanna send some support your way. Ive started to watch your videos while I eat dinner and it has become a necessary part of my dining experience : )

[@draugr905]

I am so glad that King Boo is still good, as he has recently become one of my favorite characters

[@mpryme]

My favorite combo is kamek streetle with rollers. I love your videos and keep it up!

[@Salvatawr]

love all your content :) keep up the great work!

[@GingerJesus102]

I love your videos so much you made me start to play Mario kart again thank you

[@illuminatiisreal2922]

I just started playing Mario Kart 8 deluxe after not playing since Mario Kart Wii, super enjoyable and educational videos, thank you :D

[@pke571]

Love this combo! I’ve been using Link over King Boo just because, but it’s so fun to play

[@Ayman-sc3fk]

bro the sickest is thing is I don't even play mk8 I just can't stop watching your vids they're so entertaining and I love the wholesome vibes!!!

[@titobobby5511]

Using the short as a mini trailer for the longer video is so good ❤❤❤

[@zanmolecules4105]

The amount of genuine happiness and excitement he has on the cheese land race makes my day😂

[@yodaluca9691]

With your help i got better in Mario Kart because of your tips. Thank you very much

[@nullviorel]

An amazing video as always shortcat! Early congrats on 100k!

[@REIDiculous64]

Speed is awesome, use to go all speed sometimes and pass my friends on straights right before the finish line with just pure speed it was hilarious seeing their reaction.

[@roysparkizay]

there's a nice bullet extension at the first and third glider [though the third only really matters if you pass a lot of people quickly or are in 1st] on rock rock mountain if you drift sideways off the glider to avoid gliding and then use the bullet

[@nosteammoney9862]

your content brought me back into mk8d to play more variety. And sweet tips too.

[@F1nami]

This whole video is chaotic! But seriously, this kind of content is original and I am actually finding it entertaining.

[@goodmarble]

Link, Rollers, Yoshi Bike, and Cloud glider has been my main since I started playing I'm glad it's finally one of the best combos in the game

[@LoafingAround120]

Great combo im going to continue to use this forever

[@Eiyaa90]

Ive been using the Teddy Buggy for weeks.. never played online til recently, and saw it ALOT. Then i find your channel.. and see the cart ive been using :)

[@soezfr]

Half an hour video YOOOOO I ALREADY KNOW THIS GONNA BE FIRE

[@Theycalledmebad]

At bone dry dunes, if you stay on the top half of glider and don’t move at the end, you can get into the top path which gives you an extra box 👍

[@jjjenwade1120]

My jaw fully dropped from the 1000 iq play of leaving yourself a banana for the blue shell

[@TheBigFB]

I wanna say 2 days ago I came back to mario kart 8 since maybe 3 years and ive been having alot of fun im so much better then I thought I would be and i'm getting better to thx to your vids (I've also been researching more about the current meta and before I saw this vid i had actually made a kart combo using King Boo(also my fav character) and Splat buggy it didn't go so well so now I run inkling and inkstriker and bittybuggy (I switch between) but this looked like a nice kart combo so I may try it that's all good day :)

[@MrCheese270]

Personally, I play King Boo Pipe Frame and Kamek Pipe Frame, I switch between the two. Kamek feels better to drive because of the mt boost, but King Boo just has that speed, which feels so good at times. I haven’t tried King Boo Teddy, but I might try it later, seems very fun to drive. Good video Shortcat :)

[@spectrefriends3097]

I love king boo and boos in general so seeing my favorite mario character being this good makes me happy

[@FlarpTart]

Congrats on 100k!

[@2LoopMk]

This man is almost at 100k which is insane Thx shortcat for making entertaining content

[@chillbixbrother4324]

God I was blanking out for a bit and then I hear you mention soul teddies, love ludibrium

[@WyattW_]

Congrats on 100k, Shortcat! 🎉🎉