High-End kart

Gold Mantis Mario Kart Tour kart Guide

About Gold Mantis

Gold Mantis is a High-End kart in Mario Kart Tour, introduced in the Anniversary Tour. It comes with the Jump Boost Plus special skill and is a medium-sized kart with 4 top shelf courses.

Gold Mantis Stats

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

Special Skill — Jump Boost Plus

Jump Boost Plus increases the points earned from jump boost actions. At higher levels, this bonus becomes substantial — making this kart ideal for tracks with many ramps and jump opportunities.

Top Shelf Courses

Best Drivers for Gold Mantis

Gold Mario

Jump Boost Plus pairs perfectly with Coin Box on jump-heavy tracks — every jump boost action gets bonus points while Coin Box generates coins.

Dry Bowser

Excellent for Bowser's Castle tracks where jumps are plentiful and Bowser's Shell clears the path.

Best Gliders for Gold Mantis

Gold Glider

Coin Plus adds additional points per coin collected, stacking with Jump Boost Plus for maximum action bonuses.

Swooper

Mega Mushroom Plus provides speed boosts on tracks where you need to cover ground quickly between jumps.

Tips for Using Gold Mantis

  • Pair with a Coin Box driver and Coin Plus glider for the ultimate scoring combination.
  • Gold Mantis's high speed (8/10) makes it excellent on long straight tracks even without many jumps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gold Mantis the best kart in Mario Kart Tour?
Gold Mantis is one of the best karts thanks to its Jump Boost Plus skill — the strongest kart skill — and excellent top shelf coverage on high-scoring tracks like Rainbow Road.
What drivers pair best with Gold Mantis?
Coin Box drivers like Gold Mario pair best with Gold Mantis, as the Jump Boost Plus bonus stacks with Coin Box coin generation for massive action counts on jump-heavy courses.
How do you get Gold Mantis in Mario Kart Tour?
Gold Mantis is a rare high-end kart typically available in special pipes during anniversary events, or as a ranked cup reward in gold-themed tours.