How to Unlock All Characters in Mario Kart Wii

Mario Kart Wii unlocks characters purely through completing Grand Prix cups—no hidden tricks, codes, or save-file edits required.

Unlock Order (by Cup Completion)

1. Baby Daisy – Star rank in all 50cc cups
2. Baby Luigi – Star rank in all 100cc cups
3. Birdo – Star rank in all 150cc cups
4. Diddy Kong – Star rank in all Mirror cups
5. Bowser Jr. – 1st place in all 50cc cups
6. Dry Bowser – 1st place in all 100cc cups
7. King Boo – 1st place in all 150cc cups
8. Rosalina – 1st place in all Mirror cups OR 4,950 total races
9. Funky Kong – 4 Expert Staff Ghosts beaten in Time Trials
10. Dry Bones – 1st place in all 150cc and Mirror cups (final unlock)

Tips for Star Ranks

• Stay off-road as little as possible.
• Don't fall off the track.
• Use items defensively (hold shells/bananas behind you).
• Practice each track in Time Trial first.

Note: Miis are playable from the start—no unlock needed. All 24 character slots (including Miis) fill naturally through normal play.