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

Shine Sprites are also the focus of various [[Battle (Mario Kart series)|Battle]] modes in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], namely ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''.

One game, based somewhat on Capture the Flag, has characters attempting to hold on to a Shine Sprite until the timer is expired. Being struck by an item, such as a [[Koopa Shell]] or a [[Banana Peel]], causes the character to lose their hold the Shine Sprite, allowing another character to pick it up. In ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', there is only one Shine Sprite, and whoever holds it when time runs out wins. Shine Sprites are also featured some of the billboard sponsors. In ''Mario Kart DS'', there are nine Shine Sprites, with a timer resetting every 30 seconds or so. Whoever has or is tied for the least Shine Sprites after a set period of time is eliminated.