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Sand Kingdom
Sand Kingdom artwork from Super Mario Odyssey.
BossesHariet
Knucklotec
MissionsAtop the Highest Tower
Moon Shards in the Sand
Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid
The Hole in the Desert
Power Moons93
Regional coins100

TheSand Kingdom is the third kingdom visited inSuper Mario Odyssey. It is the greater location ofTostarena, which is a desert village featuring a small town and a large ruins area. This kingdom's main landmark is theInverted Pyramid, which is an upside-down pyramid located in the north-east section of the area. WhenMario first visits here, the kingdom is covered with large pillars of ice andBowser is found atop the Inverted Pyramid. The player's first objective in this kingdom is to reach the "highest tower". From there, the player must findMoon Shards in the Moe-Eye habitat. After that, they reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and fightHariet, one of theBroodals, which will grant the player aMulti Moon. When collected, the player is teleported back to the Odyssey, and the kingdom cycles to a night-time version, where the Inverted Pyramid floats into the air, revealing a large hole underneath. The kingdom is also overrun byChinchos during the night-time, which Mario must avoid as he heads to the large hole under the Inverted Pyramid. Once the player enters, he must traverse through anicy Underground Temple and then fightKnucklotec at the end of the Temple. Defeating this boss rewards Mario with another Multi Moon, which (when collected) reverts the kingdom back to daytime and causes almost all the ice on the surface of the kingdom to melt, allowing access to more Power Moons. Once Mario has collected enough Power Moons, he can head off to the next kingdom - either theLake Kingdom or theWooded Kingdom may be chosen, but not both at this point.

The Sand Kingdom was the first location shown in the game, dating back to the firstNintendo Switch reveal trailer. It is located east of theCascade Kingdom, southwest of the Lake Kingdom, and northwest of the Wooded Kingdom. These three kingdoms are all located on a large landmass resembling Pangaea.

The location is primarily based off ofMesoamerica, particularlyMexico. For example,Tostarenans feature elements associated with theDay of the Dead, and theInverted Pyramid resembles an upside down hexagonal version of theChichén Itzá. However, other aspects allude to different countries, withMoe-Eyes inspired by themoai statues fromEaster Island and theJaxis presumably inspired by thekomainu fromJapan. The name "Tostarena" is likely from the Spanish wordstostado ("toasted") andarena ("sand").

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Concept and creation[edit]

Concept art of Mario near the Odyssey landed on Tostarena in Super Mario Odyssey.
Concept art of an early version of Tostarena
Concept art of locations in Tostarena
Tostarena Town
Concept art of locations in Tostarena
The gate to Tostarena Ruins
Concept art of locations in Tostarena

Tostarena was based onMexico because the director ofSuper Mario Odyssey,Kenta Motokura, liked the country and his trip there had left a strong impression on him.[1] Initially, it was considered whether Tostarena should be visited during the sunset.[2] The sketch of the early design showed that the poncho and sombrero were already considered as the location's typical outfits, even though the motif of the sombrero was different and the poncho was supposed to be worn over Mario's usual suit and to be paired with boots. The concept art already includedTostarena Town,Tostarena Ruins and the Inverted Pyramid, as well as the ice pillars covering parts of the desert. The main visible differences are the town having just two rows of buildings forming one street while featuring a wooden gate at the entrance and the Inverted Pyramid being actually a floating pyramid resembling that ofChichen Itza. Some elements featured in Tostarena were reportedly influenced bySuper Mario Land, another game that featuresdesert sphinxes andmoai-like beings.[3]

Tostarena Town in particular was designed to create a contrast between the curved lines of the dunes and the more linear design of the buildings.[4] Furthermore, the color of the building was chosen to reflect the cheerful nature of theTostarenans.[4] The concept art also shows that initially the town was supposed to have a bridge built over a road.

The gate to Tostarena Ruins was designed to resemble an inverted triangle as a recall to the Inverted Pyramid.[5] The concept artwork showed how thePower Moons of Tostarena were initially intended to be red instead of the final green color.

Brochure details[edit]

Art from the Sand Kingdom brochureSand Kingdom
"Home of Red Sands and Lively Locals"
Tostarena
"Gateway to the stark beauty of the desert."
PopulationMiddlingSizeExpansive
LocalsTostarenans,Moe-EyesCurrencyPyramid-shaped
IndustryTourism, Precious stonesTemperatureAverage 104°F (40°C)
An image from the Sand Kingdom brochure
The bright colors of Tostarena.

Tostarenan Town

A small town that serves as the hub for tourists planning to visit the Inverted Pyramid. The colorful buildings and cheerful people provide a warm welcome for visitors. They're happy to provide direction, so don't hesitate to say hello.

An image from the Sand Kingdom brochure
The ruins greet you with an impressive gate.

Mysterious Ancient Ruins

Head north from town and you'll be greeted by ancient ruins that dot the expansive desert. Though many have become conflict regions patrolled by Bullet Bills, their status as important heritage sites is undeniable.

Your eye will be drawn to the large stone tower at the heart of the ruins. Due to extensive hollowing underground, quicksand has become prevalent in this area, so watch out.

An image from the Sand Kingdom brochure
Like a precious gem itself.

Inverted Pyramid

The true "can't miss" of this region, the Inverted Pyramid may look unstable, but rest assured it never topples and has thrilled tourists for years. It is said that a legendary artifact called the Binding Band lies within, and the upside-down pyramid symbolizes how those joined by it will never part even if the world turns upside down.

An image from the Sand Kingdom brochure
Payment required in advance.

Jaxi

Let's have a look at the curious local transport method known as the Jaxi.

Just hop on the back of one, and as you might guess from their appearance, you'll be in for a wild but completely reliable ride.

Make good use of them and you'll be exploring this unforgiving desert in comfort and style.

An image from the Sand Kingdom brochure
So beautiful you'll think you're at a resort.

Living Heart of the Desert

Here's a spot to moisten your dried and withered heart, with greenery and water to make you forget you're in the desert. The fish and birds are plentiful and well worth a visit.

An image from the Sand Kingdom brochure

The Moe-Eyes love their shades.

They'll run if chased, but they're a proud people who have long inhabited these ruins. Please be polite.

An image from the Sand Kingdom brochure

Three Keys to the Kingdom

  1. Enjoy the small but lively desert village and its charming inhabitants.
  2. Wonder at the Inverted Pyramid and its upside-down magic.
  3. Watch for the gem iconography carved in relief on the ruins.

Map

Map from the Sand Kingdom brochure

Checkpoint Flag locations[edit]

Odyssey[edit]

Screenshot of Super Mario Odyssey.
The Odyssey arrives at the kingdom.
Main article:Odyssey

The Odyssey lands at the southern end of the map and can be warped back to at any time.

Tostarena Town[edit]

Tostarena Town in Super Mario Odyssey.
An overview of the town with a checkpoint and the town's inhabitants.
Main article:Tostarena Town

Tostarena Town is a small civilization found just north of the Odyssey's landing site. It is home to aCrazy Cap and aSlots minigame.Talkatoo andLuigi can be found here. A circuit ofpower lines run around the town, and a Tostarenan eventually sets more power lines that Mario can use as a shortcut to the Tostarena Ruins Round Tower and the top of the Inverted Pyramid. The Checkpoint Flag is at the town's southern entrance next to aJaxi Stand.

Tostarena Ruins Entrance[edit]

An image from the Sand Kingdom brochure
The entrance to the ruins.

The entrance toTostarena Ruins is located north of Tostarena Town and is marked by a large stone gate. Behind the Checkpoint Flag are a fewMini Goombas (later replaced with ordinaryGoombas wearing sombreros), with a few more up ahead, as well as the start of the first platforming section of the ruins. Mario may reach the top of the arch viaBullet Bill or spark pylon to find a Power Moon on top of it. In front of the ruins entrance is aJaxi station.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japaneseアッチーニャ遺跡 入口[?]
Atchīnya Iseki Iriguchi
Tostarena Ruins Entrance
GermanBrutzelebene: Ruinen - Eingang[?]Tostarena: Ruins Entrance
Spanish(European)Entrada a las ruinas de Soltitlán[?]Tostarena ruins entrance

Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar[edit]

The thirty-fifth Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
A Goomba Tower impresses Goombette.

This Checkpoint Flag is found on the platform shortly after the Tostarena Ruins Entrance, starting off the second level of the ruins. Aside from the Checkpoint Flag, there are a few signs directing toward the sand geysers up ahead, a bump in the ground that Mario mayGround Pound to unearth a circle ofcoins, and a small group of coins circling a chunk of ice. Later on,Goombette appears on this platform, overlooking the area just below. Mario must bring aGoomba Tower of reasonable size over to her to receive a Power Moon. Aside from this, there are not many other Power Moons next to the sand pillar, though there are quite a few surrounding it. The area below this platform has aBullet Bill cannon, which serves as helpful for finding and collecting some of these Power Moons.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japaneseアッチーニャ遺跡 砂柱[?]
Atchīnya Iseki Sunabashira
Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar
GermanBrutzelebene: Ruinen - Sandsäule[?]Tostarena: Ruins Sand Pillar
Spanish(European)Columna de arena en las ruinas de Soltitlán[?]Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar

Tostarena Ruins Round Tower[edit]

The first Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
Mario in front of the checkpoint atop the round tower.

This tower is the highest point of Tostarena Ruins. It is crucial to the Sand Kingdom's first story mission,Atop the Highest Tower, as reaching the top of it is the goal. When Mario makes it to the end of the ruins, he must enter an8-bit pipe leading to an 8-bit section around the side of the tower. Mario must make his way up the tower while avoidingBullet Bills. A small group ofregional coins can be found in a secret alcove down below, with a Power Moon in another hidden alcove left of thelifts near the top of the tower. Once Mario does make it out of the 8-bit section and on top of the tower, he finds aCheckpoint Flag and a Power Moon he must collect to complete this mission. From here, Mario must head to the Moe-Eye Habitat for the next objective.

After completingThe Hole in the Desert,Glydon appears on the ledge at the top of the tower. Mario must capture him and glide toward a Power Moon above a column in the distance to collect it.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japaneseアッチーニャ遺跡 円塔[?]
Atchīnya Iseki Entō
Tostarena Ruins Round Tower
GermanBrutzelebene: Ruinen - Runder Turm[?]Tostarena: Ruins Round Tower
Spanish(European)Torre redonda en las ruinas de Soltitlán[?]Tostarena Ruins Round Tower

Moe-Eye Habitat[edit]

The Checkpoint near the Moe-Eye Habitat.
Mario encounters a Moe-Eye near the checkpoint.
Main article:Moe-Eye Habitat

The Moe-Eye Habitat is an isolated area west of Tostarena Ruins with a pool of poison in the middle. Several pillars are sticking out of the ground. The story missionMoon Shards in the Sand takes place here. Mario can capture one of theMoe-Eyes found here and use them to see the invisible platforms found throughout the area.

Jaxi Ruins[edit]

Jaxi Ruins in the Sand Kingdom.
Mario at the Jaxi Ruins.

This Checkpoint Flag is on the roof of Jaxi Ruins, which sits in the middle of a poison pond east of Tostarena Ruins. Mario can reach it by going through the Ice Cave or from the top of the Tostarena Ruins Round Tower using Glydon. There is a Jaxi Stand and twotreasure chests here, one of which contains a Power Moon. Jaxi appears here beforeThe Hole in the Desert, enabling Mario to gain access to their service early. The Jaxi Ruins can be entered by riding Jaxi through the poison, leading into a bonus area.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
GermanMiauxi-Ruinen[?]Jaxi Ruins
Spanish(European)Ruinas de los Jaxi[?]Jaxi Ruins

Tostarena Northwest Reaches[edit]

Tostarena Northwest Reaches in the Sand Kingdom.
Mario at the northwestern building.

The Checkpoint Flag for this region is, as its name suggests, placed in the far northwestern portion of the map, in front of a building containing a maze with poison andBullet Bills, the end of which leads to the roof via aWarp Pipe. In front of the building, Mario may also find a Jaxi Stand (with twoNew Donkers sitting on its bench after the story is completed) and the leader of theRoving Racers. Behind the building is a small alcove with threeregional coins.

Atop the building is aspark pylon, as well as ascarecrow Mario maythrow Cappy onto to initiate this kingdom's first timer challenge. After this kingdom'sMoon Rock has been opened up, two morePower Moons become available here. One is obtained as a reward from a Tostarenan for clearing away the many posters advertising Bowser's wedding that have appeared on the back of the building, while the other requires bringing aGoomba to the area from the ruins via capturing to find Goombette. The building's roof is also where the Sand Kingdom'sKoopa Freerunning race starts.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japaneseアッチーニャ 北西の果て[?]
Atchīnya Hokusei no Hate
Tostarena Northwestern Limit
GermanBrutzelebene - Nordwestlagen[?]Tostarena Northwest Locations
Spanish(European)Frontera noroeste de Soltitlán[?]Tostarena Northwestern Border

Desert Oasis[edit]

The Desert Oasis from Super Mario Odyssey.
Mario stands by the spring at the oasis.
Main article:Desert Oasis (Super Mario Odyssey)

This oasis lies on the southeast end of the map and is frozen over upon first arriving in the kingdom. After Knucklotec's defeat, the oasis thaws. Mario can capture a Lakitu and fish forCheep Cheeps here; reeling in aBig Cheep Cheep yields a Power Moon.

Southwestern Floating Island[edit]

The sixty-second Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
Mario stands by a checkpoint atop a floating island.

The Southwestern Floating Island is accessed by using apainting found in either theLake Kingdom or theWooded Kingdom, depending on which kingdom the player chooses to go to first; the one that is visited first will contain the painting leading here. TheSecret Path to Tostarena!Power Moon is found here. A ring of coins is found circling around the platform. A pixelatedLuigi is located in the sand directly beneath the platform, which was hinted at in the first additional piece ofHint Art that was posted on social media.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japaneseアッチーニャ 南西の浮島[?]
Atchīnya Nansei no Ukishima
Tostarena: Southwestern Floating Island
Chinese阿炽尼亚 西南的浮岛 (Simplified)
阿熾尼亞 西南的浮島 (Traditional)
[?]

Āchìníyǎ xīnán de fúdǎo
Tostarena: Southwestern Floating Island
GermanSüdwestliche Treibinsel[?]Southwest Drift Island
RussianПарящий остров на юго-западе[?]
Paryashchiy ostrov na yugo-zapade
Floating Island on the Southwest
Spanish(European)Isla flotante al sudoeste[?]Southwestern Floating Island

Sub-areas[edit]

AreaEntranceExit
A group of three Regional Coins in the Sand Kingdom.
Inside theInverted Pyramid
Inside a doorway that requires the "Moon Shards in the Sand" Power Moon to be opened.UnderHariet's battle arena
The forty-eighth Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
Underground Temple
In the hole under the floating Inverted Pyramid.The doorway that leads to theDeepest Underground.
The forty-ninth Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
Deepest Underground
The end of the Underground Temple, as well as the hole whereKnucklotec was on the surface after he is defeated.AWarp Pipe in Knucklotec's arena after Mario defeats him and obtains theMulti Moon.

Bonus areas[edit]

Bonus areaAccessed viaLocationDescription
A slots game in Super Mario Odyssey.
Sand Kingdom Slots Room
DoorIn the building east of the Tostarena Town fountainA small room with aslots minigame. Three of the same picture must be lined up to win.
Ice Cave in Super Mario Odyssey
Ice Cave[6]
SinkholeAt the northeastern part of Tostarena RuinsAn underground area withicy, narrow platforms and moving columns.
Sphynx's Treasure Vault in Super Mario Odyssey
Sphynx's Treasure Vault
SphynxBehind Tostarena RuinsA small, golden treasure vault with manycoin piles and atreasure chest containing a Power Moon. Mario can only access this room after answering the Sphynx's question correctly. The coins do not reappear if Mario revisits the vault after he has already collected them.
The rumbling floor bonus room in the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey
Rumbling Floor Room
Warp PipeOn the balcony of the pink building northwest of the Tostarena Town fountainA small room where the player must locate aPower Moon by feeling a vibration from the floor through the controller.
The dance room in the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey
Dance Room
Locked door guarded by aTostarenanIn the small tower at Tostarena Town's northwestern cornerA small room with dancing Tostarenans where Mario performs a song on the stage to earn a Power Moon. Mario can only enter this room while wearing the sombrero and poncho or the Skeleton Suit.
The fifty-fifth Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
The Invisible Maze
ReddoorNortheast of Moe-Eye Habitat on the other side of the chasmA temple-like area featuring an invisible path within corridors filled withpoison andMoe-Eyes, which Mario mustcapture to reveal the path forward.
The fifty-seventh Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
The Bullet Bill Maze
Red doorAt the Tostarena Northwest ReachesA maze-like area filled with poison which Mario must capture a Bullet Bill to traverse.
The fifty-ninth Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
Jaxi Ruins Underground
TunnelUnderneath the Jaxi RuinsCheckpoint FlagAn underground temple-like area filled with poison which Mario must ride a Jaxi to traverse.
The sixty-first Power Moon of the Sand Kingdom.
The Strange Neighborhood
Mini RocketOn the northeastern building ofTostarena TownA platforming area featuring rotating building-like structures. Mario can throw Cappy onto ascarecrow to activate a road leading to the rotating platforms, then traverse them without Cappy's help.
The location of a Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
The Transparent Platforms
Moon PipeOn the left raised platform in front of Tostarena TownA narrow area featuring invisible platforms andlifts over a wide chasm through which Mario must travel as a Moe-Eye.
Colossal Ruins in Super Mario Odyssey
Colossal Ruins
Moon PipeAt the Tostarena Ruins EntranceAfter capturing aspark pylon, Mario will arrive at a racetrack-like area over a sea of poison featuring severalRocket Flowers which Mario must use to get a Power Moon at the end, as well as grabbing akey to reveal another Power Moon before the ruins completely sink into the poison. Unlike in other bonus areas, collecting the key does not interrupt gameplay to show theKeyhole Pedestal opening the Power Moon, instead causing it to open immediately; this is likely to prevent the player from otherwise losing control with the Rocket Flowers and falling off the level, similar to the Dash Panel section inChampion's Road fromSuper Mario 3D World.
The location of a Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
Freezing Waterway
Moon PipeAt the northeastern edge of the desert, east of the Inverted Pyramid and the Underground Temple entranceA tunnel-like area featuring pools of both poison and cold water. It also featuresGushens, which Mario must capture to traverse. There are several places of cold water so Mario can regenerate the Gushen's water reserve.

Enemies and obstacles[edit]

Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas.

Objectives[edit]

  1. Atop the Highest Tower: The goal is to reach the top of the tower in the Tostarena Ruins.
  2. Moon Shards in the Sand: The goal is to collect theMoon Shards in the Moe-Eye Habitat.
  3. Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid: The goal is to reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and defeat Hariet.
  4. The Hole in the Desert: This objective takes place at night. The goal is to enter the hole beneath the Inverted Pyramid and defeat Knucklotec.

Paintings[edit]

A painting from Super Mario Odyssey
The painting that leads to the Metro Kingdom

There are two paintings in this kingdom. One can be found near the east side of the Tostarena Ruins, in a tilted pillar next to a Jaxi calling post. The painting leads to theIsolated Rooftop at theMetro Kingdom. It can only be accessed after completing the "Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid" mission.

The other painting is located at theSouthwestern Floating Island, which can be accessed from theWooded Kingdom or theLake Kingdom.

Power Moons[edit]

A Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
The Sand Kingdom has green Power Moons.
Main article:List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom

There are a total of 93Power Moons (87 regular Power Moons and 2Multi Moons) in the Sand Kingdom, the second-highest amount in the game after theMushroom Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 59 of the Power Moons and the 2 Multi Moons. The player can also collect a Power Moon if they travel to this kingdom using apainting found in a future kingdom (either the Lake or Wooded Kingdom). One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters theDesert Wanderer in the kingdom (after meeting him in all of the other locations he appears in). After the player defeats Bowser in theMoon Kingdom, 6 more Power Moons become available to collect. TheMoon Rock will also be available to destroy, causing 20 additional Power Moons to be accessible.

In order to progress to the next kingdom, the player must collect at least 16 Power Moons.

Regional coins[edit]

Regional Coins
Main article:List of regional coins in the Sand Kingdom

The Sand Kingdom contains 100regional coins, which take the form of triangles with designs of the Inverted Pyramid engraved on them.

Crazy Cap items[edit]

ItemDescriptionPriceNote
The Sombrero icon.
Sombrero
Traditional Tostarenan hat. Keeps the sun out of your eyes and just plain fun to wear.Regional coin from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 5Required for "Dancing with New Friends"
The Poncho icon.
Poncho
Traditional folk dress of the Tostarena region. Keeps the sun off and the breezes on.Regional coin from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 10Required for "Dancing with New Friends"
The Cowboy Hat icon.
Cowboy Hat
A classic hat, perfectly suited for wearing as you ride into sunsets.Regional coin from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 20Required for "That 'Old West' Style"
The Cowboy Outfit icon.
Cowboy Outfit
Old-fashioned duds with a frontier feel. Gunslinging and cow-punching optional.Regional coin from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 25Required for "That 'Old West' Style"
The Inverted Pyramid Model souvenir icon.
Inverted Pyramid Model
A famous location in the Tostarena ruins. Even the tiniest details are faithfully re-created, like the reliefs etched onto the walls.Regional coin from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 25N/A
The Jaxi Statue souvenir icon.
Jaxi Statue
In the Tostarena region, the Jaxi has lived alongside the people since the ancient times. This statue is made from the stones of the ruins!Regional coin from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 5N/A
The Sand Kingdom Sticker souvenir icon.
Sand Kingdom Sticker
A sticker inspired by the Inverted Pyramid.Regional coin from the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 10N/A
A Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
Sand Kingdom Power Moon
A Power Moon that was discovered in Tostarena.Coin icon from Super Mario Odyssey 100N/A

Appearances in other media[edit]

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker[edit]

Main article:Secret of the Inverted Pyramid

A new level inspired by the Sand Kingdom appears in theNintendo 3DS andNintendo Switch versions ofCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker, which features miniature versions of the Tostarena Ruins, Inverted Pyramid and ice cave.Bullet Bills andGoombas appear as enemies in the level. APull Switch can be found on top of the Inverted Pyramid which causes it to rise from the ground and turn the level to nighttime.

  • The Tostarena Ruins

    The Tostarena Ruins

  • The Inverted Pyramid

    The Inverted Pyramid

  • The ice cave

    The ice cave

  • The level at night

    The level at night

The Sand Kingdom also appears after the credits, whereCaptain Toad andToadette arrive in aminecart. The Odyssey flies over, and Captain Toad chases after it.

The kingdom is accidentally referred to as theDesert Kingdom in theCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker overview trailer, posted byNintendo on their North American YouTube channel.[7]

Illumination film series[edit]

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

Tostarena
The Desert Area inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie

InThe Super Mario Bros. Movie,Toad's backpack has three pins on it that have the designs of stickers fromSuper Mario Odyssey, with one of them being based on the Tostarena sticker. Additionally, the Sand Kingdom itself, known as theDesert Area,[8] can be seen on a map showing areas surrounding theMushroom Kingdom and is later shown in the film for a few seconds during a montage ofMario,Peach, andToad journeying to theJungle Kingdom.Stone-Eyes can be seen in the area. Unlike its version inSuper Mario Odyssey, which has only one pyramid with a hexagonal base, this version features multiple square pyramids in the sky.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie[edit]

This section isreferring to a subject in an upcoming or recently released film. When the film is released, or more information about this subject is found, this section may need major rewriting.
This notice should be removed after a month has passed since the film was first released.

InThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mario and Luigi travel via motorcycle to the Inverted Pyramid in the Desert Area.[9]

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

  • The Odyssey landing in the Sand Kingdom

    TheOdyssey landing in the Sand Kingdom

  • Mario and Cappy

    Mario and Cappy

  • The Sand Kingdom

    The Sand Kingdom

  • Mario heading to Tostarena Town

    Mario heading to Tostarena Town

  • Local Tostarenans

    Local Tostarenans

  • Tostarena Town's Crazy Cap shop

    Tostarena Town'sCrazy Cap shop

  • The Crazy Cap building

    The Crazy Cap building

  • Mario passing by a Tostarenan

    Mario passing by aTostarenan

  • Mario playing a guitar

    Mario playing a guitar

  • Mini Goombas pursing Mario

    Mini Goombas pursing Mario

  • Mario capturing a Goomba

    Mario capturing a Goomba

  • 8-bit section in Tostarena Ruins

    8-bit section in Tostarena Ruins

  • Bowser's airship above the Inverted Pyramid

    Bowser's airship above the Inverted Pyramid

  • The Broodals in their airship

    TheBroodals in their airship

  • Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert

    Mario riding aJaxi through the desert

  • Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert

    Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert

  • Tostarena Town at night

    Tostarena Town at night

  • A ring for herding sheep at night

    A ring for herding sheep at night

  • Knucklotec attacking Mario

    Knucklotec attacking Mario

  • Mario standing next to a Pixel Luigi

    Mario standing next to aPixel Luigi

  • The full Japanese brochure for the Sand Kingdom

    The full Japanese brochure for the Sand Kingdom

  • A Japanese commercial promoting the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary

    A Japanese commercial promoting theSuper Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary

  • Toads also looking at a map of the Mushroom Kingdom and surrounding areas

    Toads also looking at a map of theMushroom Kingdom and surrounding areas

Names in other languages[edit]

Sand Kingdom[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japanese砂の国[?]
Suna no kuni
Sand Country
Chinese(Simplified)沙之国[?]
Shā zhī guó
Sand Country
Chinese(Traditional)沙之國[?]
Shā zhī guó
Sand Country
DutchWoestijnrijk[?]Desert Realm
FrenchPays des Sables[?]Sands Country
GermanWüstenland[?]Desert Country
ItalianRegno delle Sabbie[?]Sands Kingdom
Regione desertica[8]Desert regionThe Super Mario Bros. Movie - Monopoly
Korean모래 왕국[?]
Morae Wangguk
Sand Kingdom
RussianПесчаное царство[?]
Peschanoye tsarstvo
Sand Kingdom
SpanishReino de las Arenas[?]Sands Kingdom

Tostarena[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japaneseアッチーニャ[10]
Atchīnya
From「あっちい」(atchii), a diminutive form of「暑い」(atsui, "hot"), and the suffix for place names "-nia"; officially romanized as "Atchinya"[11]
Chinese(Simplified)阿炽尼亚[?]
Āchìníyǎ
From the Japanese name;「炽/熾」(chì) also means "burning hot"
Chinese(Traditional)阿熾尼亞[?]
Āchìníyǎ
Same as in simplified Chinese
DutchZonnesteekstad[?]Sunstroke City
FrenchIfézèc[?]Fromil fait sec (a French phrase meaning "it is dry")
GermanBrutzelebene[?]Sizzle Plain
ItalianTostalandia[?]Fromtostato ("toasted") and the place names suffix-landia ("land")
Korean아뜨레나[?]
Atteurena
From "아뜨" (atteu, a Korean expression meaning "hot") andarena (Spanish for "sand")
RussianТостарена[?]
Tostarena
Tostarena
SpanishSoltitlán[?]Fromsol ("sun") and the Nahuatl suffix-tlān (hispanicized as-titlán; meaning "place of"), commonly found in town names in Mexico and some countries of Central America

References[edit]

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Super Mario Odyssey
Playable charactersMarioCappy
Non-playable charactersPrincess PeachTiaraBonnetersBonneter biologistFrogsHint ToadUncle amiiboTalkatooTostarenansDesert WandererSheepMoe-EyesSphynxJaxiGlydonKoopasKoopas (Trace-Walking)Roving RacersLakitusGoombettesLochladiesStyle SistersDorriesSteam GardenersRabbitsNew DonkersMayor PaulineBandShiveriansShiverian RacersShiverian ElderBubblainiansCoachDogVolbonansPoochyToadsCaptain ToadToad Brigade (Green Toad ·Yellow Toad ·Purple Toad) •Archivist ToadetteJammin' ToadYoshiLuigia
EnemiesAstro-LanceurBanzai BillBig Chain ChompBig Poison Piranha PlantBitefrostBroode's Chain ChompBullet BillBurrboChain ChompChargin' ChuckCheep CheepChinchoCoin CofferDonkey KongFire BroFire Piranha PlantFuzzyGoombaGushenHammer BroKleptoKombooLava BubbleMagmatoMaw-RayMini GoombaMoonsnakeParabonesParagoombaPoison Piranha PlantPokioPulse BeamShermSpinyStairface OgreT-RexTrapeetleTropical WigglerTy-fooUprootUrban StingbyUrban Stingby LarvaYoofoe
ObstaclesBanzai Bill CannonBarrelBill BlasterBoulderCannonballFirework bombFortress turretFreezing waterIceIcicleLavaLava GeyserOil drumPepperPepper launcherPoisonQuicksandRevolving lattice wallRotating defense mechanismSenobi Generate PointShellShell launcherSpike TrapWindWind Blow TowerWooden roller
BossesBroodalsTopperHarietSpewartRango
Large bossesMadame BroodeKnucklotecTorkdriftBowserMechawigglerMollusque-LanceurCookatielRuined DragonRoboBrood
ItemsBubbleCoinCoin pileFruitHeartHidden CoinKeyLife-Up HeartMoon ShardMulti MoonNoteNutPauline's lost itemsPower MoonRegional coinRockRocket FlowerSeedTurnipYoshi's Egg
Objects? Block2D block8-bit character8-bit pipeAirshipArrow SignBarBarrierBeanstalkBig mushroomBinding BandBinocularsBird (traveling)BlockBoomboxBowser statueBrick BlockBubblerButterflyCactusCheckpoint FlagCheese rockCoin BlockCoin ringCrateDumpsterFalling PlatformFishFloating cornFlower (Cap Throw)Flower (environmental object)Flower RoadFogFrost-Frosted CakeGiant SwingGirderGlowing spotGoomba buttonGround-Pound SwitchHat CatapultHat cloudHat LauncherHat TrampolineHidden BlockHillHip Drop Move LiftHint ArtHoleJaxi StandJaxi StatueJizoKeyhole PedestalKnob-like structureKoopa ShellLanternLava cannonLetterLever SwitchLiftLochlady DressLurkerManholeMeatMini RocketMoon CageMoon PedestalMoon PipeMoon platformMoon RockMotor scooterMovable coverMushroom PlatformMysterious sproutP SwitchParking lotPenguinPipePolePole (bollard)PostPropeller PillarPush-BlockPuzzle PartRankings BoardRC CarRed doorRising Stone PillarRock wallRotating buildingRotating dialRotating platformSand GeyserScarecrowSeagullSeesawShell launcherSlotsSmall animalSmall birdSmall UFOSnowSoft wallSoirée BouquetSpark pylonSparkle WaterSpinning blockSpinning saucepanSteel BlockStone markerStone spireStone wallStupendous StewSwingSwinging ScaffoldingSwordTail TreeTapering platformTaxiTrampolineTransparent PlatformTrash CanTravel TipTreasure chestTreeVanishing platformVolcanoWardrobe closetWarp holeWedding-announcement posterWire Net PlatformWooden pendulumYellow turnstileZipper
LocationsMain storyCap Kingdom (Bonneton)Cascade Kingdom (Fossil Falls)Sand Kingdom (Tostarena)Lake Kingdom (Lake Lamode)Wooded Kingdom (Steam Gardens)Cloud Kingdom (Nimbus Arena)Lost Kingdom (Forgotten Isle)Metro Kingdom (New Donk City) •Snow Kingdom (Shiveria)Seaside Kingdom (Bubblaine)Luncheon Kingdom (Mount Volbono)Ruined Kingdom (Crumbleden)Bowser's Kingdom (Bowser's Castle) •Moon Kingdom (Honeylune Ridge)
Post-storyMushroom Kingdom (Peach's Castle) •Dark Side (Rabbit Ridge)Darker Side (Culmina Crater)
OtherOdysseyCrazy CapStarshroom
MovesBackward SomersaultCap JumpCap ThrowCaptureCrawlCrouchDashDiveDouble JumpDownward ThrowDrill SpinGround PoundGround Pound JumpJumpLong JumpQuick SwimRollSide SomersaultSpin JumpSpin ThrowSwimTriple JumpUpward ThrowWall JumpWarp
Gameplay elementsamiiboBalloon WorldaBeach VolleyballBound Bowl Grand PrixCompletionGravityGravity fieldHealth MeterJump-Rope ChallengeKoopa FreerunningKoopa Trace-WalkingNintendo LabobObjectivesPicture MatchRC Car ChallengeSnapshot Mode
Music"Battling the Broodals" • "Break Free (Lead the Way)" • "Fossil Falls" • "Jump Up, Super Star!" • "New Donk City" • "Peronza Plaza" • "Run, Jump, Throw! 1" • "Run, Jump, Throw! 2" • "Shiveria Town" • "The Forgotten Isle" • "Tostarena Nights" • "Tostarena Ruins" • "Underground Moon Caverns"
Further infoThe Art of Super Mario OdysseyGalleryGlitches • Lists of names in other languages (Clothing ·Music List ·Power Moons ·Souvenirs) •Mario Reads Your LettersMusic ListNintendo Music (soundtrack) •Original soundtrackPre-release and unused contentQuotesScavenger Hunts for Kids (Ep. 1) •Sound selectionSuper Mario Odyssey (sticker book) •Super Mario Odyssey Review Round-upStaffThe Super Mario Players
a In version 1.2.0 or later
b In version 1.3.0 or later
Kingdoms inSuper Mario Odyssey
Cap Kingdom(Bonneton)
List of Power Moons in the Cap KingdomList of regional coins in the Cap Kingdom
LocationsGlasses BridgeCentral PlazaSometimes BridgeTop-Hat Tower
Story missionsCappy of the Cap Kingdom
VR missionFind Band Members in the Cap Kingdom!
Cascade Kingdom(Fossil Falls)
List of Power Moons in the Cascade KingdomList of regional coins in the Cascade Kingdom
Story missionsOur First Power MoonMulti Moon Atop the Falls
Sand Kingdom(Tostarena)
List of Power Moons in the Sand KingdomList of regional coins in the Sand Kingdom
LocationsTostarena TownTostarena RuinsMoe-Eye HabitatInverted PyramidUnderground TempleDeepest UndergroundJaxi RuinsDesert Oasis
Story missionsAtop the Highest TowerMoon Shards in the SandShowdown on the Inverted PyramidThe Hole in the Desert
Lake Kingdom(Lake Lamode)
List of Power Moons in the Lake KingdomList of regional coins in the Lake Kingdom
LocationsCourtyardWater Plaza
Story missionsBroodals Over the Lake
Wooded Kingdom(Steam Gardens)
List of Power Moons in the Wooded KingdomList of regional coins in the Wooded Kingdom
LocationsSky Garden TowerForest Charging StationSecret Flower FieldDeep Woods
Story missionsRoad to Sky GardenFlower Thieves of Sky GardenPath to the Secret Flower FieldDefend the Secret Flower Field!
Cloud Kingdom(Nimbus Arena)
List of Power Moons in the Cloud Kingdom
Story missionsHat-to-Hat Combat
Lost Kingdom(Forgotten Isle)
List of Power Moons in the Lost KingdomList of regional coins in the Lost Kingdom
Story missionsN/A
Metro Kingdom(New Donk City)
List of Power Moons in the Metro KingdomList of regional coins in the Metro Kingdom
LocationsConstruction SiteNew Donk City HallNew Donk City Hall PlazaMayor Pauline Commemorative ParkOutdoor CaféUnderground Power Plant
Story missionsThe Scourge on the SkyscraperA Fresh Start for the CityA Traditional Festival!
Snow Kingdom(Shiveria)
List of Power Moons in the Snow KingdomList of regional coins in the Snow Kingdom
LocationsShiveria TownIcicle CavernHollow CrevasseWind-Chill CavernSnowy MountainSnowline CircuitIceburn Circuit
Story missionsThe Cake Thief's Parting GiftThe Bound Bowl Grand Prix
Seaside Kingdom(Bubblaine)
List of Power Moons in the Seaside KingdomList of regional coins in the Seaside Kingdom
LocationsLighthouseUnderwater Tunnel to the LighthouseGlass PalaceRolling CanyonHot Spring IslandBeach House
Story missionsThe Glass Is Half Empty!
VR missionFind Band Members in the Seaside Kingdom!
Luncheon Kingdom(Mount Volbono)
List of Power Moons in the Luncheon KingdomList of regional coins in the Luncheon Kingdom
LocationsPeronza Plaza
Story missionsThe Broodals Are After Some Cookin'Under the Cheese RocksBig Pot on the Volcano: Dive In!Climb Up the Cascading MagmaCookatiel Showdown!
VR missionFind Band Members in the Luncheon Kingdom!
Ruined Kingdom(Crumbleden)
List of Power Moons in the Ruined Kingdom
Story missionsBattle with the Lord of Lightning!
Bowser's Kingdom(Bowser's Castle)
List of Power Moons in Bowser's KingdomList of regional coins in Bowser's Kingdom
Story missionsInfiltrate Bowser's Castle!Smart BombingBig Broodal BattleShowdown at Bowser's Castle
Moon Kingdom(Honeylune Ridge)
List of Power Moons in the Moon KingdomList of regional coins in the Moon Kingdom
LocationsUnderground Moon CavernsWedding Hall
Story missionsBowser's Moon Wedding
Mushroom Kingdom(Peach's Castle)
List of Power Moons in the Mushroom KingdomList of regional coins in the Mushroom Kingdom
LocationsCourtyardGoomba WoodsMushroom PondYoshi's House
Dark Side(Rabbit Ridge)
List of Power Moons in the Dark Side
LocationsRabbit Ridge Tower
Story missionsArrival at Rabbit Ridge!
Darker Side(Culmina Crater)Story missionsLong Journey's End
Click on a Power Moon icon to see a list of all Power Moons in that kingdom
Click on a regional coin icon to see a list of all regional coins in that kingdom
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
CharactersMain charactersDonkey KongLuigiMarioPrincess PeachToad
AntagonistsBowserKamekKoopa General
Supporting charactersBrKLnCoupleCranky KongDriverFrancisGiuseppeKong armyLumaleeMario and Luigi's family (Aunt Marie ·Mario and Luigi's father ·Mario and Luigi's grandfather ·Mario and Luigi's mother ·Mario and Luigi's niece ·Uncle Arthur ·Uncle Tony) •Penguin KingSpikeToad General
Other charactersBaby LuigiBaby MarioBaby PeachChanterelleChunky KongDiddy KongDixie KongFunky KongKiddy KongKing Bob-ombKing BooLuigi's bullyPaulinePitSuper Mario Bros. Plumbing customerSwanky KongToadetteYoshi
FormsCape MarioCat MarioFire MarioIce MarioInvincible MarioMini MarioSuper MarioTanooki Mario
SpeciesBatBiddybudBlooper (Blooper Baby) •Bob-ombBullet Bill (Bomber Bill) •BramballBuzzy BeetleChain ChompCheep Cheep (Spiny Cheep Cheep) •Goomba (Goomba Tower) •Hammer BroHumanJellybeamKongKoopa (Dry Bones ·Koopa Paratroopa ·Koopa Troopa ·Spiny ·Sledge Bro) •LumaMaw-RayPenguinPiranha PlantShy GuySnifitToadYoshi
LocationsBob-omb BattlefieldBowser's CastleBrooklyn (Brooklyn Heights) •Brooklyn BridgeCastle BurgerCrazy CapDark LandsJungle KingdomFire Flower FieldsGreat Ring of KongHigh CliffsKart workshopMushroom ForestMushroom Kingdom (Toad Town · Mushroom Heights) •Peach's CastlePunch-Out PizzeriaRainbow RoadDesert AreaSecret passageSnow KingdomSuper Mario Bros. PlumbingTraining CourseWarp ZoneWaterfall AreaYoshi's Island
Items and objects! BlockAnchorAxeBarrelBill BlasterBike (Bullet Bike ·Mach Bike) •Blue mushroomBlue ShellBoomerang FlowerBowser StatueBoxBrick BlockCannonCape FeatherClear PipeCoinCoin BlockCrateDonut BlockDragon CoinFire BarFire FlowerFlying Question BlockFruit (Banana ·Carrot ·Coconut ·Grape ·Melon ·Pineapple ·Turnip ·Watermelon) •GirderGoal PoleHammerIce FlowerKart (Pipe Frame ·Standard Kart ·Tiny Titan) •Koopa Clown CarLadderLakitu's CloudLiftMagic wandMagical PotionMushroom PlatformMusic BoxMysterious pipeP SwitchP-WingPOW BlockPower BalloonQuestion BlockRocket BarrelRotating BlockShy Guy balloonSpike TrapSnowballSuper BellSuper LeafSuper MushroomSuper StarTanooki SuitTrampolineWarp PipeWooden cutoutYoshi's Egg
MusicOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrack"Super Mario Bros. Opus" • "Press Start" • "King of the Koopas" • "Plumbin' Ain't Easy" • "It's a Dog Eat Plumber World" • "Saving Brooklyn" • "The Warp Pipe" • "Strange New World" • "The Darklands" • "Welcome to the Mushroom Kingdom" • "2 Player Game" • "The Mushroom Council" • "The Plumber and the Peach" • "Platforming Princess" • "World 1-1" • "The Adventure Begins" • "Peaches" • "Lost and Crowded" • "Imprisoned" • "Courting the Kongs" • "Drivin' Me Bananas" • "Rumble in the Jungle" • "Karts!" • "Practice Makes Perfect" • "Buckle Up" • "Rainbow Road Rage" • "Blue Shelled" • "An Indecent Proposal" • "The Belly of the Beast" • "Fighting Tooth and Veil" • "Tactical Tanooki" • "Mario Brothers Rap" • "Grapple in the Big Apple" • "Superstars" •The Super Mario Brothers" • "Bonus Level" • "Level Complete"
Licensed music"Battle Without Honor or Humanity" • "No Sleep till Brooklyn" • "L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera)" • "Holding Out for a Hero" • "Take On Me" • "Thunderstruck" • "Mr. Blue Sky"
Other music"Attack! Fury Bowser" • "DK Rap" • "Wedding March"
MiscellaneousA Hero Like No OtherGalleryIlluminationJump ManMario's Big AdventureMultimediaQuotesReferences to other mediaSMBPlumbing.comStaffSuper Mario Bros.: Mario Maths – Times Tables WorksheetsSuper Mario Bros.: Vocabulary-Building CrosswordThe Super Mario Bros. Movie: Bowser's BattleThe Super Mario Bros. Movie: Create Your Own SceneThe Super Mario Bros. Movie Learning Activity BookletThe Super Mario Bros. Movie: Mario Maths CodebreakerThe Super Mario Bros. Movie: Mario Maths – Donkey Kong Doubling 1 and 2-Digit NumbersThe Super Mario Bros. Movie: Mario Maths – I Spy and Count to 5The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Mario Maths – I Spy and Count to 10The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Matching PairsThe Super Mario Bros. Movie: Number Bonds of 10-FrameThe Super Mario Bros. Movie Official Activity BookThe Super Mario Bros. Movie Official StorybookThe Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Pencil ControlThe Super Mario Bros. Movie: Piranha Plant and Pipes GameThe Super Mario Bros. Movie: Punctuation with Peach – Fix the SentenceUniversal PicturesVoice actors
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
CharactersBaby LumaBirdoBowserBowser Jr.Chef ToadClawgripKamekLuigi (Baby Luigi) •Mario (Baby Mario) •MegalegMouserPrincess PeachRosalinaToadYoshi
SpeciesBatBiddybudBlooperBob-ombButterflyBuzzy BeetleChain ChompCheep Cheep (Big Cheep Cheep) •Coin CofferHumanLakituLumaMoe-EyeMonty MoleNinjiOctoombaOctoguyShy GuySledge BroSnifitSpikeT. RexToadTostarenan
FormsFire MarioFrog MarioMini MarioWonder Bowser Jr.
LocationsComet Observatory (Library) •Desert AreaMushroom KingdomPeach's Castle
MiscellaneousGalleryItsGalaxyTime.com (Discover Your Out-of-This-World Snack ·Make the Mario Galaxy Movie Matches) •The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Activity Kit