The best combo in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in 2023 was generally Yoshi + Teddy Buggy + Roller tires + Cloud/Paper Glider. It was the most widely recommended “meta” build, with strong mini-turbo, handling, and overall consistency for online play.

Why it was so strong

This setup became popular because it balanced speed and mini-turbo extremely well, which mattered a lot after the 2023 balance changes and the Wave 4-era meta shift. Many competitive guides and community discussions still treated Yoshi Teddy Buggy as the default best choice, with Yoshi Scooty as a close alternative.

Good alternatives

  • Yoshi + Mr. Scooty + Roller + Cloud/Paper Glider.
  • Peach/Daisy/Birdo + Teddy Buggy + Roller + Cloud/Paper Glider.
  • Rosalina + Teddy Buggy if you wanted a slightly different feel with similar competitive strength.

Quick pick

If you just want one answer: Yoshi Teddy Buggy Roller is the safest best combo pick for 2023.

If you want, I can also give you the best combo for beginners , best combo for speed , or best combo for handling.