Gold Mario

Gold Mario ​is a form of Mario debuting in New Super Mario Bros. 2, acquired by grabbing a Gold Flower. In this form, Mario can shoot gold fireballs defeating any enemy or breaking any Brick Blocks that is within a certain distance or any that they touch, turning them into coins. In addition, the blast will also empty out any blocks that contain items.

​Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Gold Mario appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as a playable character and the game's sole unlockable character. He acts as a variant for Metal Mario, similar to the Shy Guy, Yoshi and Inkling colors. He is unlocked by getting first place in all cups in 200cc, however, CPU players never play as Gold Mario. Unlike previous appearances, Gold Mario lacks pupils in his eyes. His kart symbol is the same as Metal Mario's but with a golden M. He is also the 200cc staff ghost for Mario Kart Stadium.