Gold Mantis

The Gold Mantis is one of Waluigi's karts in Mario Kart DS. His other karts include the Standard WL and the Zipper. Once Waluigi is unlocked, only he can use the Gold Mantis. However, if the player completes all the 150cc Nitro or Retro Grand Prix cups are completed, Mario and Donkey Kong can use this kart. Once all cups in Mirror Mode have been completed, all other racers can use this kart.
== Description ==
The kart resembles a gold-colored backhoe, or a construction vehicle, and has an arm that resembles a scoop.
== Staff Ghosts ==
Waluigi in the Gold Mantis is used for the staff ghost for Waluigi Pinball, with an allotted time of 2:23:288.
== Statistics ==
It's speed is high, but all of its other stats are about average, and its item stat is low.
It shares its speed with Luigi's Poltergust 4000, its weight is equivalent to Mario's Standard MR, Luigi's Standard LG and Donkey Kong's Wildlife, it shares its handling with Mario's Shooting Star and Toad's 4-Wheel Cradle, and it also shares its drift with Mario's Shooting Star. It shares its low items stat with all other characters' lighter karts.
== Gallery ==
Gold_Mantis_icon.png|Icon of the Gold Mantis from the records.
Gold Mantis - Kart Selection (Waluigi) - Mario Kart DS.png|Mario Kart DS screenshot of Waluigi in his Gold Mantis from the character select screen
MKDS_Banshee_Boardwalk_Cheep_Chomp.png|Waluigi in his Gold Mantis, driving on N64 Banshee Boardwalk.
==Trivia==
*The Gold Digger is likely inspired by the digger machine used by Foreman Spike in his Mobile Golf artwork.
== See also ==
*Standard WL, Waluigi's standard kart in Mario Kart DS.
*Zipper, Waluigi's second Exclusive kart.
== External links ==
*Gold Mantis on Mario Kart Racing Wiki.
*Gold Mantis on Super Mario Wiki.
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