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'''Shine Sprites''', or simply '''Shines'''<ref>''Mario Kart DS'' English instruction booklet, page 21</ref>, are golden entities formed in the sun's image that debut in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. They act as guardians of [[Isle Delfino]] and are the source of the island's sunshine. They are also ''Super Mario Sunshine''{{'}}s equivalent to ''[[Super Mario 64]]''{{'}}s [[Power Star]]s and ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''{{'}}s [[Power Moon]]s. Their presence is necessary to sustain the lifestyle of Isle Delfino's population, so they are thus held very dear to the island's inhabitants. Under normal circumstances, Shine Sprites gather in great numbers at the [[Shine Gate]], a large structure in the center of [[Delfino Plaza]]. They can be scared away from their gathering spot though. When Shine Sprites scatter, their collective power weakens and the island gets covered in a haze that blocks out sunlight.

There are 120 Shine Sprites on Isle Delfino, the same amount of Power Stars in ''Super Mario 64''. Although they are mainly associated with the island, Shine Sprites can appear in other places as well.

Through an update for ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' released on February 21, 2018, the Sunshine Outfit is available, which is based on the outfit given to Mario by the [[sunglasses vendor]] and features Shine Sprite designs.

[[File:NintendoGameCube-ShineSprite-MKDD.png|thumb|right|A Shine Sprite as seen in a [[Battle Mode#Shine Thief|Shine Thief]] battle in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''.]]

Shine Sprites are also the focus of various mini games in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' games]], namely ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''.

[[File:Toad Shine Thief.jpg|thumb|left|A Shine Sprite in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.]]

One game, based somewhat on Capture the Flag, has characters attempting to hold a Shine Sprite until the timer is expired. Being struck with any of the game's items, including [[Koopa Shell]]s, [[Banana Peel]]s, and the like causes the character to forfeit their hold on the Shine Sprite, allowing another character to pick it up. In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', there are nine sprites, with a timer resetting every 30 seconds or so. Whoever has or is tied for the least sprites is then eliminated.  In ''Double Dash!!'', there is only one sprite, and whoever holds it when time runs out wins. Shine Sprites are also featured on a few billboards in the races in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', [[Sunshine Airport|Sunshine Airport's]] logo is a Shine Sprite itself. In ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', the Shine Thief mode returns. Also, if the player is in 1st place in Battle Mode, a crown is shown with a Shine Sprite on the top of it. In ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' A variant of Mario wearing the sunglasses and outfit, called Mario (Sunshine).

===''Super Mario-Kun''===

Mario collects Shine Sprites also in the ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'' adaption of ''Super Mario Sunshine''. He receives his first one after defeating a Polluted Piranha Plant, as in the game. Shortly after, a Pianta explains to him about the Shine Sprite, also as in the game (this time, however, Mario does not get sent to jail; he went to jail prior to this).

Shine Sprites appear in Item Boxes on Star Courses. When received, the Shine Sprite will stop the rain.

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Additionally, in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', the [[Shine Gate]] with the [[Shine Monument]] can be seen in the background of the [[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]] stage, which serves as one of the landing points.

==Official profiles and statistics==

[[File:SMS GB Shinesprite.png|thumb|right|[[Isle Delfino]] [[Guide Book]] information for Shine Sprites.]]

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