How many amiibos work with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

676 amiibos are compatible with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (MK8DX) on Switch, including 167 figures and 509 cards.

When was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe released?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe released in 2017 on Switch.

What do amiibos unlock in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Tapping a compatible amiibo on the system's NFC reader during Mario Kart 8 Deluxe triggers an in-game reward, which varies by amiibo. Rewards can include loot drops, costumes, character summons, or training companions, depending on the amiibo and the game mode.

Which amiibo lineups work with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Compatibility spans 24 lineups. The most-supported are Animal Crossing Cards Series 2 (100 amiibos), Animal Crossing Cards Series 1 (100 amiibos), Animal Crossing Cards Series 4 (100 amiibos), and Animal Crossing Cards Series 3 (100 amiibos).

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe(MK8DX)

Released 2017

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

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Mario Kart 8 amiibo unlocks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (MK8DX) on Switch. The game accepts 676 compatible amiibos (167 figures and 509 cards), each tied to a specific in-game reward when scanned on the system's NFC reader.

Compatible amiibos in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (MK8DX) come from 24 lineups. The biggest contributors are Animal Crossing Cards Series 2 (100), Animal Crossing Cards Series 1 (100), Animal Crossing Cards Series 4 (100), and Animal Crossing Cards Series 3 (100).

The most recent 3 additions to the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (MK8DX) compatibility list are Mineru's Construct, Big Man (Splatoon Raiders), and Frye (Splatoon Raiders), dated September 2026. Effect descriptions are on file for 676 of the 676 pairings; tap into any amiibo card below to see what it actually does.

Compatibility

676 amiibos compatible with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (MK8DX)

Series-wide unlock

Animal Crossing Suit

Tapping any amiibo from this series unlocks the Animal Crossing Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Series-wide unlock

Inkling Suit

Tapping any amiibo from this series unlocks the Inkling Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Series-wide unlock

Kirby Suit

Tapping any amiibo from this series unlocks the Kirby Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Series-wide unlock

Samus Suit

Tapping any amiibo from this series unlocks the Samus Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Series-wide unlock

Link Suit

Tapping any amiibo from this series unlocks the Link Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Series-wide unlock

Pikmin Suit

Tapping any amiibo from this series unlocks the Pikmin Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

As Bowser

5 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Bowser Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Bowser

Bowser - Wedding Outfit

Dark Hammer Slam Bowser

Hammer Slam Bowser

As Captain Falcon

1 amiibo

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Captain Falcon Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Captain Falcon

As Daisy

3 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Daisy Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Daisy

Daisy Power-Up Band

As Donkey Kong

6 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Donkey Kong Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Dark Turbo Charge Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong & Pauline

Donkey Kong Power-Up Band

Turbo Charge Donkey Kong

As Fox McCloud

1 amiibo

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Fox Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Fox

As Luigi

4 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Luigi Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Luigi

Luigi Power-Up Band

As Mario

15 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Mario Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Cat Mario

Dr. Mario

Elephant Mario

Golden Power-Up Band

Invincible Power-Up Band

Mario

Mario - Classic Colors

Mario - Gold Edition

Mario - Modern Colors

Mario - Silver Edition

Mario - Wedding Outfit

Mario and Luma

Mario Power-Up Band

As Mega Man

3 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Mega Man Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Mega Man

Mega Man - Gold Edition

As Pac-Man

1 amiibo

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Pac-Man Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Pac-Man

As Peach

6 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Peach Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Cat Peach

Peach

Peach - Wedding Outfit

Peach Power-Up Band

As Rosalina

3 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Rosalina Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Rosalina

Rosalina and Lumas

As Sonic the Hedgehog

1 amiibo

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Sonic Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Sonic

As Toad

3 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Toad Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Captain Toad & Talking Flower

Toad

Toad Power-Up Band

As Wario

2 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Wario Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Wario

As Yoshi

8 amiibos

Tapping this amiibo unlocks the Yoshi Suit for your Mii in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Green Yarn Yoshi

Light-Blue Yarn Yoshi

Mega Yarn Yoshi

Pink Yarn Yoshi

Yoshi

Yoshi Power-Up Band

Frequently asked

How many amiibos work with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?: 676 amiibos are compatible with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (MK8DX) on Switch, including 167 figures and 509 cards.
When was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe released?: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe released in 2017 on Switch.
What do amiibos unlock in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?: Tapping a compatible amiibo on the system's NFC reader during Mario Kart 8 Deluxe triggers an in-game reward, which varies by amiibo. Rewards can include loot drops, costumes, character summons, or training companions, depending on the amiibo and the game mode.
Which amiibo lineups work with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?: Compatibility spans 24 lineups. The most-supported are Animal Crossing Cards Series 2 (100 amiibos), Animal Crossing Cards Series 1 (100 amiibos), Animal Crossing Cards Series 4 (100 amiibos), and Animal Crossing Cards Series 3 (100 amiibos).
What's the newest amiibo for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?: Mineru's Construct, Big Man (Splatoon Raiders), and Frye (Splatoon Raiders), added in September 2026.