Bullet Blaster
- Not to be confused withBill Blaster.
| Bullet Blaster | |
|---|---|
 The Bullet Blaster inMario Kart Tour | |
| Size class | MKDD: Light MKT: Any |
| Strong stats | Speed (MKDD) |
| Average stats | Acceleration (MKDD) |
| Weak stats | Weight (MKDD) |
| Appears in | Mario Kart: Double Dash!!,Mario Kart Tour |
TheBullet Blaster is akart in theMario Kart series. It is shaped like aBanzai Bill with a large yellow rotor surrounding the exhaust pipe.
History[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
The Bullet Blaster first appears inMario Kart: Double Dash!! as the signature kart ofBowser Jr. (although the Prima's Official Strategy Guide claims it does not have an associated character[1]). It is a lightweight kart with middleweight and/or heavyweight qualities that is unlocked by winning theSpecial Cup on 50cc. LikeDiddy Kong'sBarrel Train, the Bullet Blaster is one of the fastest lightweight karts in the game. It is also one of two karts with high speed to have average acceleration, with the other being theParade Kart. However, it is the lightest kart in the game, and can be knocked around by any other kart of any weight class. Its horn makes the sound of a noisemaker.
In terms of its actual stats, while the Bullet Blaster does have a three-star acceleration stat, it is one of the weaker accelerating karts, equaling theRed Fire,Turbo Birdo, and Parade Kart. Also, its top speed, with four stars, is tied with that of theBarrel Train,DK Jumbo, andPiranha Pipes. Lastly, although the Bullet Blaster is a lightweight kart, it is tied with theKoopa King for having the slowest off-road speed in the game.
The Bullet Blaster, Red Fire, andGreen Fire share the same engine sound.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
The Bullet Blaster returns inMario Kart Tour, where it appears as a Normal kart. Its front has been updated to appear less like stylised nose art, instead more closely resembling the faces of actual Banzai Bills, including in shape. The kart is also a different shade of black, again aligning more with the appearance of real Banzai Bills. The back platform is also absent, and the handlebar joints were moved to make room for the driver's emblem, though the yellow rotor remains relatively unchanged from the kart'sDouble Dash!! appearance. In-game, this kart uses theBirthday Girl's tires, although footage of theBowser's Shell item shows the kart with theMonster tires fromMario Kart 8 andMario Kart 8 Deluxe instead.[2] The Bullet Blaster increases the duration ofRocket Start boosts and the points earned for performing a Rocket Start.
The game introduces a red variant of the Bullet Blaster, named theBull's-Eye Banzai, which also has the Normal classification. It also introduces a silver variant, simply named theSilver Bullet Blaster, as well as a gold variant simply named theGold Bullet Blaster. Both are classified as High-End karts.
The Bullet Blaster appears in the First Pipe and Second Pipe of each tour and is a part of the base Daily Selects set, but it has also been made available through other means. The following table shows instances of special availability for this kart by tour.
| Tour | Availability |
|---|---|
| New Year's Tour (2020) | Tour gift 167Grand Stars |
| Baby Rosalina Tour | Tour gift 75 Grand Stars |
| Pirate Tour | Tour gift 75 Grand Stars |
| Halloween Tour (2020) | Token Shop 15event tokens |
| Bowser vs. DK Tour | Tour gift 120 Grand Stars, Gold Pass required |
| Wedding Tour | Tour gift 60 Grand Stars |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
The Bullet Blaster is asticker inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl. InThe Subspace Emissary, it can be used on a fighter to increase their launch power by 50 points.
In the North American version of the game, theBullet Billtrophy mistakenly gives the name "Bullet Blaster" for its special cannon. This is corrected to "Bill Blaster" in the PAL version.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
- Speed
- Acceleration
- Weight
- Website bio:The Bullet Blaster is a throwback to the karts of old. It has high acceleration and speed, but is easily knocked off course. To unlock this kart, finish the 50cc Special Cup with a 1st place win.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
| Special skill |  Rocket Start Plus | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite courses (Bonus points ×2) |
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| Favored courses (Bonus points ×1.5) | |||
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. | |||
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
| Sticker Bullet Blaster | ||
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| Artwork from:Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: Launch Power +50 | ||
| Usable by: Anyone | ||
Gallery[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
Artwork of the Bullet Blaster
Bowser Jr. andBaby Luigi in the Bullet Blaster onBlock City
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
Shy Guy in the Bullet Blaster on3DS Shy Guy Bazaar
Baby Mario drifting onLondon Loop 2
Dry Bones in the Bullet Blaster onDS Airship Fortress
Bowser with aBullet Bill on DS Airship Fortress
Black Yoshi in the Bullet Blaster onGCN Yoshi Circuit
Boomerang Bro andFire Bro in Bullet Blasters onN64 Royal Raceway
Badge
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マグナムカート[3] Magunamu Kāto | Magnum Kart; fromBanzai Bill's Japanese name | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 大炮弹刺客卡丁车[3] Dà Pàodàncìkè kǎdīngchē | Banzai Bill Kart | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 大炮彈刺客賽車[3] Dà Pàodàncìkè Sàichē | Banzai Bill Racing Car | |
| French(European) | Bill Boum[3] | Bill Boom; name shared withBill Blaster | |
| German | Willi-Blaster[3] | Bill Blaster | |
| Italian | Pallottobolide[3] | Bullet Racing Car | |
| Korean | 킬러카트[3] Killeo Kateu | Bullet Bill Kart | |
| Portuguese(Brazilian) | Bólido Bala[3] | Bullet Racing Car | |
| Spanish | Bólido Bala[3] | Bullet Racing Car |
Notes[edit]
- InMario Kart: Double Dash!! in most game modes, theGoo-Goo Buggy is heavier than the Bullet Blaster and can easily push it around. However, in Battle Mode, the Goo-Goo Buggy's weight is tied with the Bullet Blaster.
- TheBullet Bike andRoad Jetter fromMario Kart Wii andMario Kart Arcade GP DX respectively are similar to the Bullet Blaster.
- The Bullet Blaster's yellow rotor makes it resemble the Banzai Bills seen onPrincess Peach's Castle inSuper Smash Bros. Melee andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
References[edit]
- ^Hodgson, David S. (November 25, 2003).Mario Kart: Double Dash PRIMA's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN0-7615-4424-0. Page 34.
- ^mariokarttourEN (September 1, 2019).Special item introduction: Bowser's Shell In #MarioKartTour, there are special items for certain drivers. This big ol' shell will crash any kart it hits and keep on going. In tightly-packed races, this powerful item can take out multiple racers in a single throw! #MarioKartTour.Twitter (English). Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^abcdefghiPolley001.Mario Kart Tour Text Dump.Google Sheets. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
