High-End driver

Pauline Mario Kart Tour Character Guide

About Pauline

Pauline is a High-End driver in Mario Kart Tour, first introduced in the New York Tour. Pauline comes equipped with the Lucky Seven special skill, making them a valuable addition to your roster, especially for 5 top shelf courses.

Pauline Stats & Attributes

Understanding the base stats of Pauline helps you pick the best kart and glider to complement their strengths.

speed 7/10
acceleration 7/10
weight 5/10
handling 8/10
traction 6/10

Special Skill — Lucky Seven

Lucky Seven surrounds Pauline with seven different items rotating around her: Red Shell, Green Shell, Banana, Bob-omb, Blooper, Mushroom, and Star. Using the skill deploys all seven at once, creating chaos that hits opponents, blocks attacks, and provides speed boosts. It's one of the most versatile and powerful skills in the game.

Best Courses for Pauline

Top Shelf Courses (5)

Pauline gets 3 item slots on these courses — always use Pauline here when available:

Middle Shelf Courses (2)

Pauline gets 2 item slots on these courses:

Favorite Courses

These courses give Pauline bonus points:

  • New York Minute
  • New York Minute 2
  • New York Minute 3

Best Kart & Glider Combinations

Recommended setups to maximize Pauline's performance:

Yellow Taxi + Fare Flier

New York themed combo with excellent synergy on city tracks.

Tips for Using Pauline

  • Activate Lucky Seven when surrounded by opponents — the combo of attack items + Star invincibility is devastating in crowded packs.
  • Pauline's high handling (8/10) makes her excellent on the technical sections of New York Minute tracks.
  • Time your Lucky Seven to deploy just before an item box set — the Star can carry you through the next boxes for extra items.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pauline good in Mario Kart Tour?
Pauline is a strong high-end driver with excellent handling (8/10) and the powerful Lucky Seven skill. She excels on New York Minute city tracks and provides incredible versatility with her seven-item special skill.
How does Lucky Seven work in Mario Kart Tour?
Lucky Seven surrounds you with seven items (Red Shell, Green Shell, Banana, Bob-omb, Blooper, Mushroom, and Star). When activated, all items deploy simultaneously — hitting opponents, blocking attacks, and boosting your speed. The Star makes you temporarily invincible while the items do their work.
How to get Pauline in Mario Kart Tour?
Pauline can appear in the Daily Selects shop for 12,000 coins, from All-Clear Pipe rewards, or as a spotlight driver in city-themed pipes. She has also been a tour gift reward during New York-themed events.