There’s no need to hide from these free Shy Guys coloring pages for kids! This collection of 25 detailed black and white pages has plenty of Shy Guy shenanigans for you to color.
The Shy Guys are iconic and mysterious enemies from the Mario series.
These masked little guys have a distinctive look and serve as basic enemies in many Mario games, as well as their spinoff titles.
They debuted in Japan in 1987 in the Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic game, and then in 1988 internationally in Super Mario Bros. 2.
In this collection, you will see many different poses and scenarios featuring the Shy Guys and can replicate your favorite Mario game moments.
There will also be some fun facts and trivia about the Shy Guys for you to enjoy!
25 Free Shy Guys Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Bandit Shy Guy Stealing Coins Coloring PDF
The Shy Guys may be villains, but it’s hard to hate them too much! They have gone through many different iterations throughout the years, and this scene shows one making off with a bunch of coins.
The Shy Guys typically don’t show up in the main Mario Games, but they do show up a lot in spinoff series like the Yoshi games or Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
2. Colorful Shy Guys From Mario Games
3. Elite Shy Guy Warrior With Armor
4. Flying Shy Guy With Propeller On Head
Shy Guys are known to scuttle around, not unlike other Mario enemies like goombas.
They use other methods to get around sometimes, and this one is getting the high ground by flying overhead with a propeller.
The Shy Guys first appeared in a unique game called Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic, which was released in Japan.
This game was reworked by changing elements to make a sequel to Super Mario Bros. in international markets.
5. Ghost Shy Guy Boo
6. Giant Shy Guy From Yoshi Games
That’s a big Shy Guy! This character is a form of a Shy Guy called a Fat Guy, for obvious reasons.
They appear exclusively in the Yoshi games, and while they are big and cumbersome, they make up for it with their increased stamina.
7. Shy Guy Peeking From Behind A Tree
This next Shy Guy is living up to its name by hiding behind a tree! It’s unknown why the name Shy Guy was chosen for the character, but fans love to come up with various theories.
They always wear masks, so the name makes sense and is probably a reference to that.
8. Masked Shy Guy Running Through Grassy Plains
9. Shy Guy Balancing On A Tightrope
10. Shy Guy Carrying A Propeller On Its Head
11. Shy Guy Carrying A Spear From Mario RPG
12. Shy Guy Climbing A Ladder In A Fortress
13. Shy Guy On Stilts
14. Shy Guy Hiding In A Bush
15. Shy Guy Mario Kart Coloring Sheet
The race is on, as this Shy Guy is competing in a Mario Kart race!
The Mario Kart games mostly include main characters from the series, but sometimes minor characters like the Shy Guys get to take part.
They first appeared as racers in Mario Kart DS in 2005, but they have since been included in major entries of the series.
16. Shy Guy Jumping From A Platform In Super Mario
17. Shy Guy Sneaking Around A Castle
18. Shy Guy Standing In A Desert Level
Shy Guys find themselves in all sorts of strange places, and this one has found itself in a desert level. Does this remind you of any moments from the Mario game series?
19. Shy Guy Standing With Its Mask
20. Shy Guy Throwing A Turnip
21. Shy Guy Walking In A Haunted House
22. Shy Guy Walking Quietly Through A Forest
23. Shy Guy Wearing A Red Robe
24. Shy Guy With A Slingshot From A Yoshi Game
25. Shy Guy Shooting A Bullet From His Mouth
This final Shy Guy is abandoning his shy ways by going on the attack! These characters certainly have some moves up their sleeves.
It’s unknown what the Shy Guys look like under their masks, and few have had the opportunity.
Luigi got to have a peek at one of the Mario Tennis games, and it was revealed to some characters in the Mario Movie.
In both cases, whatever was behind the mask caused horror in those who witnessed it.
After You Color Your Shy Guy Pages
- Draw some heroes from the games like Mario, Luigi or Yoshi to face off against the Shy Guys.
- Show what you think could be under their masks by drawing a maskless version.
- Create a villainous team-up by drawing enemies like goombas, Koopa Keepers or even Bowser with the Shy Guys.
- Design some new outfits or weapons for the Shy Guys to use in their adventures.
The Shy Guys may be shy, but they have made a big impact on fans! If you love these mysterious enemies, then hopefully this collection allowed you to have some fun with them.
The Mario series is all about imagination and joy, so I encourage you to use your imagination and use any ideas you can come up with as you work on the pages.
You can show off some of your art by sharing it on social media for others to see.