Cherry Lake
Mario uses the Cutout technique to reach the red Mini Paint Star
How to access	Obtain the redMini Paint Star fromRuddy Road
Paint Stars
Colorless spots	29
Things
Level progression ← Previous Ruddy Road Next → The Crimson Tower Bloo Bay Beach Paper Mario: Color Splash levels

“Mmm, do you feel that breeze blowing in from the lake? It sure is pleasant...”

—Huey,Paper Mario: Color Splash

Cherry Lake is a location fromPaper Mario: Color Splash. The path leading here is unlocked after getting the redMini Paint Star fromRuddy Road, and unlocks paths leading tothe Crimson Tower andBloo Bay Beach. TheFanThing can be found here, along withJustice Toad.

This is whereHuey teachesMario theCutout technique and about wringing out Things.

Layout[edit]

Shortly after Mario and Huey arrive, anairship with a bucket ofpaint flies by. AToad falls off, and Huey tells Mario that they should check on him. A gate is blocked off withBowser Tape on the opposite side, and Huey teaches Mario theCutout technique so that they can pass. Mario is able to bypass the gate and peel off the tape.

Shortly past the gate is aShy Guy 4-Stack harassing a singleShy Guy. The Shy Guy runs away and the 4-Stack attacks Mario. The single Shy Guy gets caught in a waterwheel and becomes aSoggy Guy, rewarding Mario with aCard Max Up before falling into the water. Two more Shy Guy 4-Stacks appear and battle Mario. Once Mario has defeated them, he can progress and collect a Toad's shoes, which are sticking out of a bush.

A two-layer structure with a waterwheel blocking it has two paths. If Mario enters while the exit is facing up, he can hit a? Block for a KO Hammer. By entering when the exit is facing east, he can hammer a tree with a Toad's pants in them. Going right, Huey sees a Toad hanging on to a tree. A strong breeze blows Shy Guys in Mario's path and prevents him from exiting the area. Mario must go to a mountain and use Cutout to cross it, then squeeze the Fan Thing causing the breeze. He can continue right, fighting Soggy Guys that jump out of the water, and arrive at a waterwheel that has aBlue Slurp Guy sucking the color from the water. He must cross a dry area and battle the Slurp Guy.

By repainting the stream of water, the dried-up area is filled with water. Mario can cross a path now that a plank of wood is floating on the water, and can pull a Toad's vest from between two planks and collect it. Huey notices a blue Mini Paint Star, but it is too far to reach. He directs Mario to go back to the Toad in the tree. Once the Fan is removed, Mario can cross and hammer the Toad down, who is naked. He claims that he is "Justice Toad" and that he will help Mario once he gets all his clothes back. After Mario gives Justice Toad his shoes, pants, and vest, he says that he feels like he is "missing something." Mario must go to Inner Cherry Lake, located north of Justice Toad. There, he findsPry Guy, a Shy Guy reading Justice Toad's journal. Once defeated, Mario can give the journal to Justice Toad.

Justice Toad is ready, and Huey asks him for help with the Mini Paint Star. He agrees, and at first, his powers do not work. Mario and Huey are about to leave when a key pops out of Justice Toad's head and he is able to levitate the Paint Star to be over solid ground. Huey thanks him and Justice Toad says that he will stay by the waterwheel until Mario needs his help again. By collecting the Mini Paint Star, Mario gains access toBloo Bay Beach.

Alternatively, Mario can go through Inner Cherry Lake and through various waterwheels. One waterwheel must be hammered to create an opening. After this, Mario must wait until a waterwheel aligns with two planks, then use Cutout to cross it. He can then collect the red Mini Paint Star, which opens a path tothe Crimson Tower.

Later, after visiting the Crimson Tower, Mario must revisit Cherry Lake and ask Justice Toad for help with the gate. He agrees, and leaves the waterwheel.

Enemies[edit]

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  RedShy Guys

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  Blue Shy Guys

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  Shy Guy 4-Stacks

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  Shy Guy 5-Stacks

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  Soggy Guys

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  RedSlurp Guys

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  Yellow Slurp Guys

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  Blue Slurp Guys

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  Pry Guy

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  RedSpike Guys

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  Yellow Spike Guys

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  Blue Spike Guys

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  Pink Spike Guys

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  Goombas

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  Koopa Troopas

Items[edit]

Additional items not included: Globs of paint/random Coins from hammering/breaking random objects.

Field/Given/Objects[edit]

Item	Icon	Location	Location Image
Coin		4 in the third scene, found near the entrance, under the wooden walkway.
		3 in the third scene, found above the wooden platform where Mario ends up after using Cutout to reach the Fan Thing.
		5 in the blue Mini Paint Star scene, on the upper dock of the dried up lake.
		5 in the blue Mini Paint Star scene, behind the waterwheel found on the top of the scene.
Card Max Up		In the second scene, given by a Soggy Guy in the first scene after finding him after defeating the Shy Guy 4-Stack. Required to progress.
Fan		In the third scene, found in the northeastern part of the scene. Required to progress.
Heart		In the third scene, found after the wooden walkway where Shy Guys were flown away by a wind.
Hero's Journal		In the red Mini Paint Star scene, found on the dock in the west side of the scene after defeating the Pry Guy reading it. Required to progress.
Toad's Pants		In the third scene, found in the tree found on the island in the middle of the scene. Required to progress.
Toad's Shoes		In the second scene, found in the second-to-last bush of the scene. Required to progress.
Toad's Vest		In the blue Mini Paint Star scene, found on the wooden walkway in the middle of the lake after it was filled up with water. Required to progress.

Colorless spots[edit]

Location	Drop	Necessity	Location Image
In the second area, behind a bush.	Coins, Worn-Out Jump Battle Card	Optional
In the second area, south of the tree after the bridge.	Coins	Optional
In the second area, southeast of a tree.	Coins, Worn-Out Jump Battle Card	Optional
In the second area, near some stairs.	Coins, Worn-Out Hammer Battle Card	Optional
In the second area, south of Justice Toad's shoes.	Coins	Optional
In the second area, north of Justice Toad's shoes.	Coins	Optional
In the third area, south of a Brick Block.	Coins	Optional
In the third area, on a post near the waterwheel.	2x Coins, 2 Worn-Out Jump Battle Cards	Optional
In the third area, near the tree with Justice Toad's pants.	Coins, Worn-Out Jump Battle Card	Optional
In the third area, south of the tree with Justice Toad's pants.	Coins, Worn-Out Hammer Battle Card	Optional
In the third area, near the Inner Cherry Lake sign.	Coins	Optional
In the third area, south of the Fan Thing.	Coins	Optional
In the third area, on the ground south of the steps.	Coins, Worn-Out Hammer Battle Card	Optional
In the third area, on a flower near the steps.	Coins, Ice Flower Battle Card	Optional
In the third area, on a ? Block.	Coins	Optional
In the fourth area, on the ground in the shape of a Shy Guy mask.	Coins Rainbow Globs of Paint Any combination of 3 Cards from Worn-Out Hammer x3 and Worn-Out Jump x3	Optional
In the fourth area, on the ground south of the entrance.	Coins	Optional
In the fourth area, on the wall.	Coins	Optional
In the fourth area, on the ground between two bushes.	Coins, Worn-Out Jump x3 Battle Card	Optional
In the fourth area, on a stream of water. This colorless spot is required to beat the level.	None	Required
In the fourth area, on the ground near a blue crate.	Coins	Optional
In the fourth area, on the ground behind a bush.	Coins	Optional
In the fourth area, on a post that can only be reached from the right side.	Coins	Optional
In Inner Cherry Lake, on the ground.	Coins	Optional
In Inner Cherry Lake, on a post.	Coins, Worn-Out Jump Battle Card	Optional
In Inner Cherry Lake, on a plank behind the first waterwheel.	Coins, Jump Battle Card	Optional
In Inner Cherry Lake, on a plank after the second waterwheel.	Coins	Optional
In Inner Cherry Lake, on a plank after the second waterwheel.	Coins	Optional
In Inner Cherry Lake, on a plank before the third waterwheel.	Coins	Optional

? Blocks[edit]

Item	Location	Image
Coin (both)	In the first scene, right of the gate.
Worn-Out Jump x3 (colorless)	In the second scene, right of the second tree.
Hopslipper (colorless)	Same scene, on the walkway between two water wheels.
Worn-Out Jump x3 (colorless)	In the third scene, between the first tree and the water wheel.
KO Hammer (colorless)	Same scene, on the first walkway behind the water wheel.
Jump (colorless)	Same scene, at the start of the second walkway.
KO Hammer	Same scene, near the southeastern exit. Need to be painted first to access the content inside.
Worn-Out Hammer x3 (colorless)	In the fourth scene, in front of the first water wheel.
Worn-Out Hammer x3 (colorless)	In the fifth scene, in the east of the upper part.
Mushroom	Same scene, in the west of the upper part.

Cutouts[edit]

Location	Reward	Hint	Image
In the first area, on the gate.	Required for completion	None
In the second area, on the post south of where Mario gets a card slot upgrade.	Three Jump cards	In Cherry Lake, beyond the second waterwheel...
In the third area, at the Scenic Viewpoint mountain.	Required for completion	None
In Inner Cherry Lake, while the waterwheel is aligned with the bridges.	Required for completion	None

Record[edit]

Cherry Lake - Plays atCherry Lake

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Cut Out the Cutout! - Plays while using theCutout ability

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#1 Thing Squeezer - Plays while squeezing a Thing

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Power of the Chosen - Plays during scenes involving theChosen Toads

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Gallery[edit]

Sprites and models[edit]

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  World Map Icon

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  Cherry Lake concept art.

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  Model of aSign

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  Model of a waterwheel with a hole

Screenshots[edit]

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  The airship.

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  Huey teaches Mario about Cutout.

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  A Shy Guy 4-Stack and a single Shy Guy.

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  The Soggy Guy gives Mario aCard Max Up.

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  Mario collects Toad's Shoes.

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  Mario collects Toad's Pants.

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  The Fan Thing.

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  Mario, about to hammer the Blue Slurp Guy.

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  Mario collects Toad's Vest.

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  The Blue Paint Star when first revealed.

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  Justice Toad hiding behind a bush.

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  Pry Guy.

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  Pry Guy hits Mario with Justice Toad's diary.

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  Mario collects the Hero's Journal.

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  Huey asks Justice Toad for help.

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  Justice Toad uses his powers to levitate the Mini Paint Star.

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  Mario in Inner Cherry Lake.

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  Justice Toad jumps to the Crimson Tower.

Names in other languages[edit]

Notes[edit]

• Hitting the water wheels with Mario's hammer will cause the wheel to spin faster.

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