Best amiibo for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 2022

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Instead of unlocking secret items to give you an advantage like you do in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, amiibo unlock cosmetic upgrades in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You use amiibo to unlock special themed outfits your Mii can wear while racing. It's a nice way to stand out in a multiplayer race if you don't feel like using one of the infamous Nintendo characters, and great for showing off in local matches with other Switch users.

Editor's Note — Some of the amiibo you see in this list are no longer in circulation, and will be both more difficult to track down and more expensive than the standard retail pricing.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe amiibo rewards: Suit up your Mii!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe amiibo uniforms (Image credit: Nintendo)

These outfits add a special flare, allowing you to race as your customized Mii with a hint of a favorite character. The good news is you only need to tap your amiibo to the Switch once in order to unlock the Mii race outfit associated with that figure, so no carrying your amiibo around like you would for other games. You also don't need to pick up multiple amiibo of the same character unless you'd like to as they will all give you the same racing suit of that character.

As you can see, the big differences here are in the helmets. This makes sense since that's what you're going to see most when cruising past someone after a mushroom boost. Some of the helmets cover your Mii face almost entirely, like the Splatoon and Samus Aran designs, while others let your Mii shine through with some clever accents.

Best amiibo for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Look cool while you race

Scanning various amiibo helps unlock some really cool outfits in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. If you have a character you like that isn't included as a racer, you might want to get the amiibo that lets you wear a suit that's close to it. You can't go wrong with getting the Mario amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Series since it unlock an iconic-looking red helmet along with the red and blue suit.

Of course, the most adorable Mii Racing Suit is the Yoshi one since it gives you that cute Yoshi head-shaped helmet. To get it, we recommend purchasing the Super Smash Bros. Series Yoshi amiibo.

Another cool unlockable is the Samus Aran Mii Racing Suit, which gives you the bounty hunter's iconic red helmet complete with the green visor. To get it, we recommend purchasing the Samus Aran amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Series because Samus looks so cool in that armored pose.

Our last recommendation is to get the Bowser amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Series since it gives you that fun green helmet complete with horns and an orange mohawk. It's easy to enjoy it by looking at it from the back, which is what you'll be seeing during the entirety of your race.

Alex Huebner
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Alex has been working with iMore as a Freelance Gaming Writer for three years. You can also find a few articles of hers on Android Central and Windows Central. She regularly covers Nintendo Switch games and accessories as well as iOS game apps. In addition to the Nintendo Switch, you may also find her playing on the PlayStation and PC. When she doesn’t have a controller in hand she likes to spend her time with her husband, son, and dogs, exploring new places, or hiding away with a book (or comic book). A few of her favorite games include the Zelda franchise, Little Nightmares, and Animal Crossing.