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Sand Kingdom
Boss(es)	Harriet; Knucklotec
Mission(s)	Atop the Highest Tower; Moon Shards in the Sand; Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid; The Hole in the Desert
Power Moons	93
Regional coins	100

Latest revision as of 23:09, December 7, 2024

Not to be confused with Desert Kingdom.

The Sand Kingdom is the third kingdom visited in Super Mario Odyssey. It is the greater location of Tostarena, which is a desert village featuring a small town and a large ruins area. This kingdom's main landmark is the Inverted Pyramid, which is an upside-down pyramid located in the north-east section of the area. When Mario first visits here, the kingdom is covered with large pillars of ice and Bowser 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 find Moon Shards in the Moe-Eye habitat. After that, they reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and fight Hariet, one of the Broodals, which will grant the player a Multi 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 by Chinchos 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 an icy Underground Temple and then fight Knucklotec 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 the Lake Kingdom or the Wooded 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 first Nintendo Switch reveal trailer. It is located east of the Cascade 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 of Mesoamerica, particularly Mexico. For example, Tostarenans feature elements associated with the Day of the Dead, and the Inverted Pyramid resembles an upside down octagonal version of the Chichén Itzá. However, other aspects allude to different countries, with Moe-Eyes inspired by the moai statues from Easter Island and the Jaxis presumably inspired by the komainu from Japan. The name "Tostarena" is likely from the Spanish words tostado ("toasted") and arena ("sand").

Concept and creation[edit]

Concept art of an early version of Tostarena

Tostarena Town

The gate to Tostarena Ruins

Concept art of locations in Tostarena

Tostarena was based on Mexico because the director of Super 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 included Tostarena 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 of Chichen Itza. Some elements featured in Tostarena were reportedly influenced by Super Mario Land, another game that features desert sphinxes and moai-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 the Tostarenans.^[4] The concept art also shows that initially the town was supposed to have a bridge built over a road.

On the other hand, 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 the Power Moons of Tostarena were initially intended to be red instead of the final green color.

Brochure details[edit]

Sand Kingdom "Home of Red Sands and Lively Locals"
Tostarena "Gateway to the stark beauty of the desert."
Population	Middling	Size	Expansive
Locals	Tostarenans, Moe-Eyes	Currency	Pyramid-shaped
Industry	Tourism, Precious stones	Temperature	Average 104°F (40°C)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three Keys to the Kingdom

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

Map

Checkpoint Flag locations[edit]

Odyssey[edit]

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]

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 a Crazy Cap and a Slots minigame. Talkatoo and Luigi can be found here. A circuit of power 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 a Jaxi Stand.

Tostarena Ruins Entrance[edit]

The entrance to the ruins.

The entrance to Tostarena Ruins is located north of Tostarena Town and is marked by a large stone gate. Behind the Checkpoint Flag are a few Mini Goombas (later replaced with ordinary Goombas 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 via Bullet Bill or spark pylon to find a Power Moon on top of it. In front of the ruins entrance is a Jaxi station.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アッチーニャ遺跡入口^[?] Acchīnya Iseki Iriguchi	Tostarena Ruins Entrance
German	Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Eingang^[?]	Tostarena: Ruins Entrance
Spanish (NOE)	Entrada a las ruinas de Soltitlán^[?]	Tostarena ruins entrance

Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar[edit]

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 may Ground Pound to unearth a circle of coins, 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 a Goomba 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 a Bullet Bill cannon, which serves as helpful for finding and collecting some of these Power Moons.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アッチーニャ遺跡砂柱^[?] Acchīnya Iseki Sunabashira	Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar
German	Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Sandsäule^[?]	Tostarena: Ruins Sand Pillar
Spanish (NOE)	Columna de arena en las ruinas de Soltitlán^[?]	Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar

Tostarena Ruins Round Tower[edit]

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 an 8-bit pipe leading to an 8-bit section around the side of the tower. Mario must make his way up the tower while avoiding Bullet Bills. A small group of regional coins can be found in a secret alcove down below, with a Power Moon in another hidden alcove left of the lifts 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 a Checkpoint 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 completing The 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]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アッチーニャ遺跡円塔^[?] Acchīnya Iseki Entō	Tostarena Ruins Round Tower
German	Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Runder Turm^[?]	Tostarena: Ruins Round Tower
Spanish (NOE)	Torre redonda en las ruinas de Soltitlán^[?]	Tostarena Ruins Round Tower

Moe-Eye Habitat[edit]

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 mission Moon Shards in the Sand takes place here. Mario can capture one of the Moe-Eyes found here and use them to see the invisible platforms found throughout the area.

Jaxi Ruins[edit]

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 two treasure chests here, one of which contains a Power Moon. Jaxi appears here before The 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]

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
German	Miauxi-Ruinen^[?]	Jaxi Ruins
Spanish (NOE)	Ruinas de los Jaxi^[?]	Jaxi Ruins

Tostarena Northwest Reaches[edit]

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 and Bullet Bills, the end of which leads to the roof via a Warp Pipe. In front of the building, Mario may also find a Jaxi Stand (with two New Donkers sitting on its bench after the story is completed) and the leader of the Roving Racers. Behind the building is a small alcove with three regional coins.

Atop the building is a spark pylon, as well as a scarecrow Mario may throw Cappy onto to initiate this kingdom's first timer challenge. After this kingdom's Moon Rock has been opened up, two more Power 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 a Goomba to the area from the ruins via capturing to find Goombette. The building's roof is also where the Sand Kingdom's Koopa Freerunning race starts.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アッチーニャ北西の果て^[?] Acchīnya Hokusei no Hate	Tostarena Northwestern Limit
German	Brutzelebene - Nordwestlagen^[?]	Tostarena Northwest Locations
Spanish (NOE)	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 for Cheep Cheeps here; reeling in a Big Cheep Cheep yields a Power Moon.

Southwestern Floating Island[edit]

Mario stands by a checkpoint atop a floating island.

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

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アッチーニャ南西の浮島^[?] Acchīnya 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
German	Südwestliche Treibinsel^[?]	Southwest Drift Island
Russian	Парящий остров на юго-западе^[?] Paryaschiy ostrov na yugo-zapade	Floating Island on the Southwest
Spanish (NOE)	Isla flotante al sudoeste^[?]	Southwestern Floating Island

Bonus areas[edit]

Bonus area	Accessed via	Location	Description
Sand Kingdom Slots Room	Door	In the building east of the Tostarena Town fountain	A small room with a slots minigame. Three of the same picture must be lined up to win.
Ice Cave^[6]	Sinkhole	At the northeastern part of Tostarena Ruins	An underground area with icy, narrow platforms and moving columns.
Sphynx's Treasure Vault	Sphynx	Behind Tostarena Ruins	A small, golden treasure vault with many coin piles and a treasure 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.
Rumbling Floor Room	Warp Pipe	On the balcony of the pink building northwest of the Tostarena Town fountain	A small room where the player must locate a Power Moon by feeling a vibration from the floor through the controller.
Dance Room	Locked door guarded by a Tostarenan	In the small tower at Tostarena Town's northwestern corner	A 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 Invisible Maze	Red door	Northeast of Moe-Eye Habitat on the other side of the chasm	A temple-like area featuring an invisible path within corridors filled with poison and Moe-Eyes, which Mario must capture to reveal the path forward.
The Bullet Bill Maze	Red door	At the Tostarena Northwest Reaches	A maze-like area filled with poison which Mario must capture a Bullet Bill to traverse.
Jaxi Ruins Underground	Tunnel	Underneath the Jaxi Ruins Checkpoint Flag	An underground temple-like area filled with poison which Mario must ride a Jaxi to traverse.
The Strange Neighborhood	Mini Rocket	On the northeastern building of Tostarena Town	A platforming area featuring rotating building-like structures. Mario can throw Cappy onto a scarecrow to activate a road leading to the rotating platforms, then traverse them without Cappy's help.
The Transparent Platforms	Moon Pipe	On the left raised platform in front of Tostarena Town	A narrow area featuring invisible platforms and lifts over a wide chasm through which Mario must travel as a Moe-Eye.
Colossal Ruins	Moon Pipe	At the Tostarena Ruins Entrance	After capturing a spark pylon, Mario will arrive at a racetrack-like area over a sea of poison featuring several Rocket Flowers which Mario must use to get a Power Moon at the end, as well as grabbing a key 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 the Keyhole Pedestal opening the Power Moon, instead causing it to open immediately; this is likely to prevent the player from losing control with the Rocket Flowers and falling off the level, similar to Champion's Road from Super Mario 3D World.
Freezing Waterway	Moon Pipe	At the northeastern edge of the desert, east of the Inverted Pyramid and the Underground Temple entrance	A tunnel-like area featuring pools of both poison and cold water. It also features Gushens, 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.

Goombas
Mini Goombas
Bullet Bills
8-bit Bullet Bills
8-bit Goombas
Coin Coffers
Chinchos
Pulse Beams
Gushens*
Hariet (boss)
Knucklotec (boss)

Objectives[edit]

Atop the Highest Tower: The goal is to reach the top of the tower in the Tostarena Ruins.
Moon Shards in the Sand: The goal is to collect the Moon Shards in the Moe-Eye Habitat.
Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid: The goal is to reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and defeat Hariet.
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]

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 the Isolated Rooftop at the Metro Kingdom. It can only be accessed after completing the "Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid" mission.

The other painting is located at the Southwestern Floating Island, which can be accessed from the Wooded Kingdom or the Lake Kingdom.

Power Moons[edit]

The Sand Kingdom has green Power Moons.

Main article: List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom

There are a total of 93 Power Moons (87 regular Power Moons and 2 Multi Moons) in the Sand Kingdom, the second-highest amount in the game after the Mushroom 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 a painting found in a future kingdom (either the Lake or Wooded Kingdom). One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters the Desert Wanderer in the kingdom (after meeting him in all of the other locations he appears in). After the player defeats Bowser in the Moon Kingdom, 6 more Power Moons become available to collect. The Moon 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]

Main article: List of regional coins in the Sand Kingdom

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

Crazy Cap items[edit]

Item	Description	Price	Note
Sombrero	Traditional Tostarenan hat. Keeps the sun out of your eyes and just plain fun to wear.	5	Required for "Dancing with New Friends"
Poncho	Traditional folk dress of the Tostarena region. Keeps the sun off and the breezes on.	10	Required for "Dancing with New Friends"
Cowboy Hat	A classic hat, perfectly suited for wearing as you ride into sunsets.	20	Required for "That 'Old West' Style"
Cowboy Outfit	Old-fashioned duds with a frontier feel. Gunslinging and cow-punching optional.	25	Required for "That 'Old West' Style"
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.	25	N/A
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!	5	N/A
Sand Kingdom Sticker	A sticker inspired by the Inverted Pyramid.	10	N/A
Sand Kingdom Power Moon	A Power Moon that was discovered in Tostarena.	100	N/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 the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch versions of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, which features miniature versions of the Tostarena Ruins, Inverted Pyramid and ice cave. Bullet Bills and Goombas appear as enemies in the level. A Pull 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 Inverted Pyramid
The ice cave
The level at night

The Sand Kingdom also appears after the credits, where Captain Toad and Toadette arrive in a minecart. The Odyssey flies over, and Captain Toad chases after it.

The kingdom is accidentally referred to as the Desert Kingdom in the Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker overview trailer, posted by Nintendo on their North American YouTube channel.^[7]

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

The Desert Area in The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

Artwork
Postcard
Icon
Blue Tostarenan
Green Tostarenan
Sand Kingdom Sticker
Regional coin
Regional coin
Regional coin

Screenshots[edit]

The Odyssey landing in the Sand Kingdom
Mario and Cappy
The Sand Kingdom
Mario heading to Tostarena Town
Local Tostarenans
Tostarena Town's Crazy Cap shop
The Crazy Cap building
Mario passing by a Tostarenan
Mario playing a guitar
Mini Goombas pursing Mario
Mario capturing a Goomba
8-bit section in Tostarena Ruins
Bowser's airship above the Inverted Pyramid
The Broodals in their airship
Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert
Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert
Tostarena Town at night
Knucklotec attacking Mario
Mario standing next to a Pixel Luigi
The full Japanese brochure for the Sand Kingdom
A Japanese commercial promoting the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary
Toads also looking at a map of the Mushroom Kingdom and surrounding areas

Names in other languages[edit]

Sand Kingdom[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
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
Dutch	Woestijnrijk^[?]	Desert Realm
French	Pays des Sables^[?]	Sands Country
German	Wüstenland^[?]	Desert Country
Italian	Regno delle Sabbie^[?]	Sands Kingdom
Italian	Regione desertica^[?]	Desert region (The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Monopoly)
Korean	모래 왕국^[?] Morae Wangguk	Sand Kingdom
Russian	Песчаное царство^[?] Peschanoye tsarstvo	Sand Kingdom
Spanish	Reino de las Arenas^[?]	Sands Kingdom

Tostarena[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アッチーニャ^[9] 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"^[10]
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
Dutch	Zonnesteekstad^[?]	Sunstroke City
French	Ifézèc^[?]	From il fait sec (a French phrase meaning "it is dry")
German	Brutzelebene^[?]	Sizzle Plain
Italian	Tostalandia^[?]	From tostato ("toasted") and the place names suffix -landia ("land")
Korean	아뜨레나^[?] Atteurena	From "아뜨" (atteu, a Korean expression meaning "hot") and arena (Spanish for "sand")
Russian	Тостарена^[?] Tostarena	Tostarena
Spanish	Soltitlán^[?]	From sol ("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]

^ Brian (November 25, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey producer on approach to development, theme song, Pauline, higher age rating, more. Nintendo Everything. retrieved January 11, 2018.
^ Post about the concept art of Tostarena's early design from the Japanese Super Mario Odyssey official Twitter account. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
^ Game Informer Staff. (June 17, 2017). Mario's Developers On Hat Capture And Peach's Love For Mario. Game Informer. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Post about the concept art of Tostarena Town's early design from the Japanese Super Mario Odyssey official Twitter account. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
^ Post about the concept art of the gate to Tostarena Ruins from the Japanese Super Mario Odyssey official Twitter account. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
^ Nintendo World Report TV. (June 17, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey - Jaxi Driving + Ice Ice Baby (DIRECT FEED). YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
^ Nintendo (July 13, 2018). Captain Toad Treasure Tracker - Overview Trailer - Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
^ Monopoly The Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition boardMedia:TSMBM Monopoly Board.jpg
^ Official Japanese Mario Odyssey Twitter
^ The Art of Super Mario Odyssey, page 322

[Mexico-1] Brian (November 25, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey producer on approach to development, theme song, Pauline, higher age rating, more. Nintendo Everything. retrieved January 11, 2018.

[2] Post about the concept art of Tostarena's early design from the Japanese Super Mario Odyssey official Twitter account. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

[KoizumiGI-3] Game Informer Staff. (June 17, 2017). Mario's Developers On Hat Capture And Peach's Love For Mario. Game Informer. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

[TownConcept-4] Post about the concept art of Tostarena Town's early design from the Japanese Super Mario Odyssey official Twitter account. Retrieved January 19, 2018.

[5] Post about the concept art of the gate to Tostarena Ruins from the Japanese Super Mario Odyssey official Twitter account. Retrieved February 7, 2018.

[6] Nintendo World Report TV. (June 17, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey - Jaxi Driving + Ice Ice Baby (DIRECT FEED). YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.

[7] Nintendo (July 13, 2018). Captain Toad Treasure Tracker - Overview Trailer - Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved July 13, 2018.

[8] Monopoly The Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition boardMedia:TSMBM Monopoly Board.jpg

[9] Official Japanese Mario Odyssey Twitter

[10] The Art of Super Mario Odyssey, page 322

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Sand Kingdom

Boss(es)	Harriet Knucklotec
Mission(s)	Atop the Highest Tower Moon Shards in the Sand Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid The Hole in the Desert
Power Moons	93
Regional coins	100

[Edit] Super Mario Odyssey
Playable characters		Mario • Cappy
Non-playable characters		Princess Peach • Tiara • Bonneters • Bonneter biologist • Frogs • Hint Toad • Uncle amiibo • Talkatoo • Tostarenans • Desert Wanderer • Sheep • Moe-Eyes • Sphynx • Jaxi • Glydon • Koopas • Roving Racers • Lakitus • Goombettes • Lochladies • Style Sisters • Dorries • Steam Gardeners • Rabbits • New Donkers • Mayor Pauline • Band • Shiverians • Shiverian Racers • Shiverian Elder • Bubblainians • Coach • Dog • Volbonans • Poochy • Toads • Captain Toad • Toad Brigade (Green Toad · Yellow Toad · Purple Toad) • Archivist Toadette • Jammin' Toad • Yoshi • Luigi^a
Enemies		Astro-Lanceur • Banzai Bill • Big Chain Chomp • Big Poison Piranha Plant • Bitefrost • Broode's Chain Chomp • Bullet Bill • Burrbo • Chain Chomp • Chargin' Chuck • Cheep Cheep • Chincho • Coin Coffer • Donkey Kong • Fire Bro • Fire Piranha Plant • Fuzzy • Goomba • Gushen • Hammer Bro • Klepto • Komboo • Lava Bubble • Magmato • Maw-Ray • Mini Goomba • Moonsnake • Parabones • Paragoomba • Poison Piranha Plant • Pokio • Pulse Beam • Sherm • Spiny • Stairface Ogre • T-Rex • Trapeetle • Tropical Wiggler • Ty-foo • Uproot • Urban Stingby • Urban Stingby Larva • Yoofoe
Obstacles		Banzai Bill Cannon • Barrel • Bill Blaster • Boulder • Cannonball • Freezing water • Icicle • Lava • Lava Geyser • Oil drum • Pepper • Poison • Quicksand • Revolving lattice wall • Rotating defense mechanism • Senobi Generate Point • Shell • Spike Trap • Turret • Wind • Wind Blow Tower • Wooden roller
Bosses	Broodals	Topper • Hariet • Spewart • Rango
Bosses	Large bosses	Madame Broode • Knucklotec • Torkdrift • Bowser • Mechawiggler • Mollusque-Lanceur • Cookatiel • Ruined Dragon • RoboBrood
Items		Bubble • Coin • Coin pile • Fruit • Heart • Hidden Coin • Key • Life-Up Heart • Moon Shard • Multi Moon • Note • Nut • Pauline's lost items • Power Moon • Regional coin • Rock • Rocket Flower • Seed • Turnip • Yoshi's Egg
Objects		? Block • 2D block • 8-bit character • 8-bit pipe • Airship • Arrow Sign • Bar • Barrier • Beanstalk • Big mushroom • Binding Band • Binoculars • Bird (traveling) • Boombox • Bowser statue • Brick Block • Bubbler • Butterfly • Cactus • Checkpoint Flag • Cheese rock • Coin Block • Coin ring • Crate • Falling Platform • Floating corn • Flower • Flower Road • Frost-Frosted Cake • Giant Swing • Girder • Goomba button • Green plant • Ground-Pound Switch • Hat Catapult • Hat cloud • Hat Launcher • Hat Trampoline • Hidden Block • Hill • Hip Drop Move Lift • Hint Art • Hole • Jaxi Stand • Jaxi Statue • Jizo • Keyhole Pedestal • Koopa Shell • Lantern • Lava cannon • Letter • Lever Switch • Lift • Lochlady Dress • Lurker • Manhole • Meat • Mini Rocket • Moon Cage • Moon Pipe • Moon platform • Moon Rock • Motor scooter • Movable cover • Mushroom Platform • P Switch • Parking lot • Penguin • Pipe • Pole • Pole (bollard) • Post • Propeller Pillar • Push-Block • Puzzle Part • RC Car • Rising Stone Pillar • Rotating building • Rotating dial • Rotating platform • Sand Geyser • Scarecrow • Seagull • Seesaw • Slots • Small animal • Small bird • Small UFO • Snow • Soirée Bouquet • Spark pylon • Sparkle Water • Spinning block • Spinning saucepan • Steel Block • Stone marker • Stone spire • Stone wall • Stupendous Stew • Swing • Swinging Scaffolding • Sword • Tail Tree • Tapering platform • Taxi • Trampoline • Transparent Platform • Trash Can • Travel Tip • Treasure chest • Tree • Vanishing platform • Wardrobe closet • Warp hole • Wire Net Platform • Wooden pendulum • Yellow turnstile • Zipper
Locations	Main game	Cap 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)
	The Odyssey Continues...	Mushroom Kingdom (Peach's Castle) • Dark Side (Rabbit Ridge) • Darker Side (Culmina Crater)
	Other	The Odyssey • Crazy Cap • Starshroom
Moves		Backward Somersault • Cap Jump • Cap Throw • Capture • Crawl • Crouch • Dash • Dive • Double Jump • Downward Throw • Drill Spin • Ground Pound • Ground Pound Jump • Jump • Long Jump • Quick Swim • Roll • Side Somersault • Spin Jump • Spin Throw • Swim • Triple Jump • Upward Throw • Wall Jump
Gameplay elements		amiibo • Balloon World^a • Beach Volleyball • Bound Bowl Grand Prix • Completion • Gravity • Gravity field • Health Meter • Jump-Rope Challenge • Koopa Freerunning • Koopa Trace-Walking • Nintendo Labo^b • Objectives • Picture Match • RC Car Challenge • Snapshot Mode
Music compositions		"Jump Up, Super Star!" • "Break Free (Lead the Way)"
Further info		The Art of Super Mario Odyssey • Gallery • Glitches • Lists of names in other languages (Clothing · Music List · Power Moons · Souvenirs) • Mario Reads Your Letters • Music List • Original soundtrack • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Sound selection • Staff • The Super Mario Players
^a In version 1.2.0 or later ^b In version 1.3.0 or later

[Edit] Kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey
Cap Kingdom (Bonneton)	Locations	Glasses Bridge • Central Plaza • Sometimes Bridge • Top-Hat Tower
	Story missions	Cappy of the Cap Kingdom
	VR mission	Find Band Members in the Cap Kingdom!
Cascade Kingdom (Fossil Falls)	Story missions	Our First Power Moon • Multi Moon Atop the Falls
Sand Kingdom (Tostarena)	Locations	Tostarena Town • Tostarena Ruins • Moe-Eye Habitat • Inverted Pyramid • Underground Temple • Deepest Underground • Jaxi Ruins • Desert Oasis
Sand Kingdom (Tostarena)	Story missions	Atop the Highest Tower • Moon Shards in the Sand • Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid • The Hole in the Desert
Lake Kingdom (Lake Lamode)	Locations	Courtyard • Water Plaza
Lake Kingdom (Lake Lamode)	Story missions	Broodals Over the Lake
Wooded Kingdom (Steam Gardens)	Locations	Sky Garden Tower • Forest Charging Station • Secret Flower Field • Deep Woods
Wooded Kingdom (Steam Gardens)	Story missions	Road to Sky Garden • Flower Thieves of Sky Garden • Path to the Secret Flower Field • Defend the Secret Flower Field!
Cloud Kingdom (Nimbus Arena)	Story missions	Hat-to-Hat Combat
Lost Kingdom (Forgotten Isle)	Story missions	N/A
Metro Kingdom (New Donk City)	Locations	Construction Site • New Donk City Hall • New Donk City Hall Plaza • Mayor Pauline Commemorative Park • Outdoor Café • Underground Power Plant
Metro Kingdom (New Donk City)	Story missions	The Scourge on the Skyscraper • A Fresh Start for the City • A Traditional Festival!
Snow Kingdom (Shiveria)	Locations	Shiveria Town • Icicle Cavern • Hollow Crevasse • Wind-Chill Cavern • Snowy Mountain • Snowline Circuit • Iceburn Circuit
Snow Kingdom (Shiveria)	Story missions	The Cake Thief's Parting Gift • The Bound Bowl Grand Prix
Seaside Kingdom (Bubblaine)	Locations	Lighthouse • Underwater Tunnel to the Lighthouse • Glass Palace • Rolling Canyon • Hot Spring Island • Beach House
	Story missions	The Glass Is Half Empty!
	VR mission	Find Band Members in the Seaside Kingdom!
Luncheon Kingdom (Mount Volbono)	Locations	Peronza Plaza
	Story missions	The Broodals Are After Some Cookin' • Under the Cheese Rocks • Big Pot on the Volcano: Dive In! • Climb Up the Cascading Magma • Cookatiel Showdown!
	VR mission	Find Band Members in the Luncheon Kingdom!
Ruined Kingdom (Crumbleden)	Story missions	Battle with the Lord of Lightning!
Bowser's Kingdom (Bowser's Castle)	Story missions	Infiltrate Bowser's Castle! • Smart Bombing • Big Broodal Battle • Showdown at Bowser's Castle
Moon Kingdom (Honeylune Ridge)	Locations	Underground Moon Caverns • Wedding Hall
Moon Kingdom (Honeylune Ridge)	Story missions	Bowser's Moon Wedding
Mushroom Kingdom (Peach's Castle)	Locations	Courtyard • Goomba Woods • Mushroom Pond • Yoshi's House
Dark Side (Rabbit Ridge)	Locations	Rabbit Ridge Tower
Dark Side (Rabbit Ridge)	Story missions	Arrival at Rabbit Ridge!
Darker Side (Culmina Crater)	Story missions	Long 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

[Edit] The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Characters	Main characters	Donkey Kong • Luigi • Mario • Princess Peach • Toad
	Antagonists	Bowser • Kamek • Koopa General
	Supporting characters	BrKLnCouple • Cranky Kong • Driver • Francis • Giuseppe • Kong army • Lumalee • Mario 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 King • Spike • Toad General
	Other characters	Baby Luigi • Baby Mario • Baby Peach • Chanterelle • Chunky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Funky Kong • Kiddy Kong • King Bob-omb • King Boo • Luigi's bully • Pauline • Pit • Super Mario Bros. Plumbing customer • Swanky Kong • Toadette • Yoshi
Forms		Cape Mario • Cat Mario • Fire Mario • Ice Mario • Invincible Mario • Mini Mario • Super Mario • Tanooki Mario
Species		Bat • Biddybud • Blooper (Blooper Baby) • Bob-omb • Bullet Bill (Bomber Bill) • Bramball • Buzzy Beetle • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheep (Spiny Cheep Cheep) • Goomba (Goomba Tower) • Hammer Bro • Human (H. nintendonus) • Jellybeam • Kong • Koopa (Dry Bones · Koopa Paratroopa · Koopa Troopa · Spiny · Sledge Bro) • Luma • Maw-Ray • Penguin • Piranha Plant • Snifit • Toad • Yoshi
Locations		Bob-omb Battlefield • Bowser's Castle • Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights) • Castle Burger • Crazy Cap • Dark Lands • Jungle Kingdom • Fire Flower Fields • Great Ring of Kong • High Cliffs • Kart workshop • Mushroom Forest • Mushroom Kingdom (Toad Town · Mushroom Heights) • Peach's Castle • Punch-Out Pizzeria • Rainbow Road • Desert Area • Secret passage • Snow Kingdom • Super Mario Bros. Plumbing • Training Course • Warp Zone • Waterfall Area • Yoshi's Island
Items and objects		! Block • Anchor • Axe • Barrel • Bill Blaster • Bike (Bullet Bike · Mach Bike) • Blue mushroom • Blue Shell • Boomerang Flower • Bowser Statue • Box • Brick Block • Cannon • Cape Feather • Clear Pipe • Coin • Coin Block • Crate • Donut Block • Dragon Coin • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Flying Question Block • Fruit (Banana · Carrot · Coconut · Grape · Melon · Pineapple · Turnip · Watermelon) • Girder • Goal Pole • Hammer • Ice Flower • Kart (Pipe Frame · Standard Kart · Tiny Titan) • Koopa Clown Car • Ladder • Lakitu's Cloud • Lift • Magic wand • Magical Potion • Mushroom Platform • Music Box • Mysterious pipe • P Switch • P-Wing • POW Block • Power Balloon • Question Block • Rocket Barrel • Rotating Block • Shy Guy balloon • Spike Trap • Snowball • Super Bell • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Star • Tanooki Suit • Trampoline • Warp Pipe • Wooden cutout • Yoshi's Egg
Miscellaneous		Gallery • Illumination • Jump Man • Media • Quotes • References to other media • SMBPlumbing.com • Staff • The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) ("DK Rap" · "Mario Brothers Rap" · "Peaches") • Universal Pictures • Voice actors

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 {{distinguish|Desert Kingdom}}
-{{SMOlocation-infobox
+{{Course infobox
+|image=[[File:SMO Art - Sand Kingdom.jpg|280px]]
+|missions=[[Atop the Highest Tower]]<br>[[Moon Shards in the Sand]]<br>[[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]<br>[[The Hole in the Desert]]
+|boss=[[Harriet]]<br>[[Knucklotec]]
+|moons=93
+|regionalcoins=100
+}}
+The '''Sand Kingdom''' is the third kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is the greater location of '''Tostarena''', which is a desert village featuring a small town and a large ruins area. This kingdom's main landmark is the [[Inverted Pyramid]], which is an upside-down pyramid located in the north-east section of the area. When [[Mario]] first visits here, the kingdom is covered with large pillars of ice and [[Bowser]] 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 find [[Moon Shard]]s in the Moe-Eye habitat. After that, they reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and fight [[Hariet]], one of the [[Broodals]], which will grant the player a [[Multi 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 by [[Chincho]]s 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 an icy Underground Temple and then fight [[Knucklotec]] 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 the [[Lake Kingdom]] or the [[Wooded 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 first [[Nintendo Switch]] reveal trailer. It is located east of the [[Cascade 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 of {{wp|Mesoamerica}}, particularly {{wp|Mexico}}. For example, [[Tostarenan]]s feature elements associated with the {{wp|Day of the Dead}}, and the [[Inverted Pyramid]] resembles an upside down octagonal version of the {{wp|Chichén Itzá}}. However, other aspects allude to different countries, with [[Moe-Eye]]s inspired by the {{wp|moai|moai statues}} from {{wp|Easter Island}} and the [[Jaxi]]s presumably inspired by the {{wp|komainu}} from [[Japan]]. The name "Tostarena" is likely from the Spanish words ''tostado'' ("toasted") and ''arena'' ("sand").
+==Concept and creation==
+[[File:SMO Concept Art - Tostarena.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of an early version of Tostarena]]
+{{multiple image
+|image1=SMO Concept Art - Tostarena Town.jpg
+|caption1=Tostarena Town
+|image2=SMO Concept Art - Tostarena Ruins Gate.jpg
+|caption2=The gate to Tostarena Ruins
+|width=190
+|align=right
+|direction=vertical
+|footer=Concept art of locations in Tostarena
+}}
+Tostarena was based on {{wp|Mexico}} because the director of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', [[Kenta Motokura]], liked the country and his trip there had left a strong impression on him.<ref name=Mexico>Brian (November 25, 2017). [http://nintendoeverything.com/super-mario-odyssey-producer-on-approach-to-development-theme-song-pauline-higher-age-rating-more/ Super Mario Odyssey producer on approach to development, theme song, Pauline, higher age rating, more]. ''Nintendo Everything''. retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> Initially, it was considered whether Tostarena should be visited during the sunset.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/951208780301127680 Post about the concept art of Tostarena's early design from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> 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 included [[Tostarena 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 of {{wp|Chichen Itza}}. Some elements featured in Tostarena were reportedly influenced by ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', another game that features [[Gao|desert sphinxes]] and [[Tokotoko|moai-like beings]].<ref name=KoizumiGI>Game Informer Staff. (June 17, 2017). [http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2017/06/17/marios-developers-on-hat-capture-and-peachs-love-for-mario.aspx Mario's Developers On Hat Capture And Peach's Love For Mario]. ''Game Informer''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref>
+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.<ref name="TownConcept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/954108889670213633 Post about the concept art of Tostarena Town's early design from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref> Furthermore, the color of the building was chosen to reflect the cheerful nature of the [[Tostarenan]]s.<ref name="TownConcept"/> The concept art also shows that initially the town was supposed to have a bridge built over a road.
+On the other hand, the gate to Tostarena Ruins was designed to resemble an inverted triangle as a recall to the Inverted Pyramid.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/960992245708042240 Post about the concept art of the gate to Tostarena Ruins from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref> The concept artwork showed how the [[Power Moon]]s of Tostarena were initially intended to be red instead of the final green color.
+{{br}}
+==Brochure details==
+{{SMO kingdom
+|subtitle=Home of Red Sands and Lively Locals
 |image=SMO Sand Brochure Art.png
-|kingdom_subtitle=Home of Red Sands and Lively Locals
 |area=Tostarena
 |area_subtitle=Gateway to the stark beauty of the desert.
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 |temperature=Average 104°F (40°C)
 |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
+|latest_appearance=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' (2023)
 }}
-The '''Sand Kingdom''' is the third kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is the greater location of '''Tostarena''', which is a desert village featuring a small town and a large ruins area. This kingdom's main landmark is the Inverted Pyramid, which is an upside-down pyramid located in the north-east section of the area. When Mario first visits here, the kingdom is covered with large pillars of ice and Bowser 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 find [[Moon Shard]]s in the sand. After that, they reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and fight [[Hariet]], one of the [[Broodals]], which will grant the player a [[Multi 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 by [[Chincho]]s 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 an icy Underground Temple and then fight [[Knucklotec]] 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 the [[Lake Kingdom]] or the [[Wooded Kingdom]] may be chosen, but not both at this point.
+[[File:SMO Sand Brochure A.png|thumb|left|150px|''The bright colors of Tostarena.'']]
+<big>Tostarenan Town</big>
-The Sand Kingdom was the first location shown in the game, dating back to the first [[Nintendo Switch]] reveal trailer. It is located east of the [[Cascade Kingdom]], southwest of the Lake Kingdom, and northwest of the Wooded Kingdom.
-The location is primarily based off of {{wp|Mesoamerica}}, particularly {{wp|Mexico}}. However, other aspects allude to different countries, with [[Moe-Eye]]s inspired by the {{wp|moai statues}} from {{wp|Easter Island}} and the [[Jaxi]]s presumably inspired by the {{wp|komainu}} from {{wp|Japan}}.
-==Concept and creation==
-[[File:SMO Concept Art - Tostarena.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of an early version of Tostarena.]]
-{{multiframe
-|[[File:SMO Concept Art - Tostarena Town.jpg|190px]]<br>[[File:SMO Concept Art - Tostarena Ruins Gate.jpg|190px]]|Concept art of various locations in Tostarena. Up: Tostarna Town; <br>down: the gate to Tostarena Ruins.|size=190
-|align=right}}
-Tostarena was based on {{wp|Mexico}} because the director of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', [[Kenta Motokura]], liked the country and his trip there had left a strong impression on him.<ref name=Mexico>Brian (November 25, 2017). [http://nintendoeverything.com/super-mario-odyssey-producer-on-approach-to-development-theme-song-pauline-higher-age-rating-more/ Super Mario Odyssey producer on approach to development, theme song, Pauline, higher age rating, more]. ''Nintendo Everything''. retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> Initially, it was considered whether Tostarena should be visited during the sunset.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/951208780301127680 Post about the concept art of Tostarena's early design from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> 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 included Tostarena 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 of {{wp|Chichen Itza}}. Some elements introduced in Tostarena, namely the [[Sphynx]] and the [[Moe-Eye]]s, were reportedly a reference to ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', another game that features [[Gao|Sphinxes]] and [[Tokotoko|Moai-like beings]] in a [[Sarasaland|part-desert kingdom]].<ref name=KoizumiGI>Game Informer Staff. (June 17, 2017). [http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2017/06/17/marios-developers-on-hat-capture-and-peachs-love-for-mario.aspx Mario's Developers On Hat Capture And Peach's Love For Mario]. ''Game Informer''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref>
-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.<ref name="TownConcept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/954108889670213633 Post about the concept art of Tostarena Town's early design from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref> Furthermore, the color of the building was chosen to reflect the cheerful nature of the [[Tostarenan]]s.<ref name="TownConcept"/> The concept art also shows that initially the town was supposed to have a bridge built over a road.
-On the other hand, the gate to Tostarena Ruins was designed to resemble an inverted triangle as a recall to the Inverted Pyramid.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/960992245708042240 Post about the concept art of the gate to Tostarena Ruins from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref> The concept artwork showed how the [[Power Moon]]s of Tostarena were initially intended to be red instead of the final green color.
-{{br}}
-==Brochure details==
-[[File:SMO Sand Brochure A.png|thumb|left|150px|''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.''
 [[File:SMO Sand Brochure B.png|thumb|200px|''The ruins greet you with an impressive gate.'']]
-====Mysterious Ancient Ruins====
+<big>Mysterious Ancient Ruins</big>
 ''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 by 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.''
+''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.''
 {{br}}
-[[File: SMO Sand Brochure D.png|thumb|left|150px|''Like a precious gem itself.'']]
+[[File:SMO Sand Brochure D.png|thumb|left|150px|''Like a precious gem itself.'']]
-====Inverted Pyramid====
+<big>Inverted Pyramid</big>
 ''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.''
-[[File: SMO Sand Brochure E.png|thumb|150px|''Payment required in advance.'']]
+[[File:SMO Sand Brochure E.png|thumb|150px|''Payment required in advance.'']]
-====Jaxi====
+<big>Jaxi</big>
 ''Let's have a look at the curious local transport method known as the Jaxi.''
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 ''Make good use of them and you'll be exploring this unforgiving desert in comfort and style.''
-[[File: SMO Sand Brochure F.png|thumb|left|150px|''So beautiful you'll think you're at a resort.'']]
+[[File:SMO Sand Brochure F.png|thumb|left|150px|''So beautiful you'll think you're at a resort.'']]
-====Living Heart of the Desert====
+<big>Living Heart of the Desert</big>
 ''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.''
 {{br}}
-[[File: SMO Sand Brochure C.png|thumb|left|50px]]
+[[File:SMO Sand Brochure C.png|thumb|left|50px]]
-====The Moe-Eyes love their shades.====
+<big>The Moe-Eyes love their shades.</big>
 ''They'll run if chased, but they're a proud people who have long inhabited these ruins. Please be polite.''
 {{br}}
 [[File: SMO Sand Brochure G.png|thumb|350px]]
-====Three Keys to the Kingdom====
+<big>Three Keys to the Kingdom</big>
 # ''Enjoy the small but lively desert village and its charming inhabitants.''
 # ''Wonder at the Inverted Pyramid and its upside-down magic.''
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 {{br}}
-====Map====
+<big>Map</big>
 [[File:SMO Sand Brochure Map.png|thumb|left|250px]]
-*Tostarena Town
-*Tostarena Ruins Entrance
-*Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar
-*Tostarena Ruins Round Tower
-*Moe-Eye Habitat
-*Jaxi Ruins
-*Tostarena Northwest Reaches
-*Desert Oasis
-*Southwestern Floating Island
-*The Inverted Pyramid
 {{br}}
-==Enemies==
+==Checkpoint Flag locations==
+===Odyssey===
+[[File:SMO Shot - Red Airship.png|thumb|The Odyssey arrives at the kingdom.]]
+{{main|Odyssey}}
+The Odyssey lands at the southern end of the map and can be warped back to at any time.
+===Tostarena Town===
+[[File:TostarenaTown.jpg|thumb|left|An overview of the town with a checkpoint and the town's inhabitants.]]
+{{main|Tostarena Town}}
+Tostarena Town is a small civilization found just north of the Odyssey's landing site. It is home to a [[Crazy Cap]] and a [[Slots]] minigame. [[Talkatoo]] and [[Luigi]] can be found here. A circuit of [[spark pylon|power 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 a [[Jaxi Stand]].
+{{br}}
+===Tostarena Ruins Entrance===
+[[File:SMO Sand Brochure B.png|thumb|The entrance to the ruins.]]
+The entrance to [[Tostarena Ruins]] is located north of Tostarena Town and is marked by a large stone gate. Behind the Checkpoint Flag are a few [[Mini Goomba]]s (later replaced with ordinary [[Goomba]]s 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 via [[Bullet Bill]] or spark pylon to find a Power Moon on top of it. In front of the ruins entrance is a [[Jaxi]] station.
+====Names in other languages====
+{{foreign names
+|Jap=アッチーニャ遺跡 入口
+|JapR=Acchīnya Iseki Iriguchi
+|JapM=Tostarena Ruins Entrance
+|SpaE=Entrada a las ruinas de Soltitlán
+|SpaEM=Tostarena ruins entrance
+|Ger= Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Eingang
+|GerM= Tostarena: Ruins Entrance
+}}
+===Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar===
+[[File:SMO Sand Moon 35.png|thumb|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 may [[Ground Pound]] to unearth a circle of [[coin]]s, 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 a [[Goomba 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 a [[Bullet Bill]] cannon, which serves as helpful for finding and collecting some of these Power Moons.
+====Names in other languages====
+{{foreign names
+|Jap=アッチーニャ遺跡 砂柱
+|JapR=Acchīnya Iseki Sunabashira
+|JapM=Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar
+|SpaE=Columna de arena en las ruinas de Soltitlán
+|SpaEM=Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar
+|Ger= Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Sandsäule
+|GerM= Tostarena: Ruins Sand Pillar
+}}
+===Tostarena Ruins Round Tower===
+[[File:SMO Sand Moon 1.png|thumb|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 an [[8-bit pipe]] leading to an 8-bit section around the side of the tower. Mario must make his way up the tower while avoiding [[Bullet Bill]]s. A small group of [[regional coin]]s can be found in a secret alcove down below, with a Power Moon in another hidden alcove left of the [[lift]]s 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 a [[Checkpoint 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 completing [[The 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====
+{{foreign names
+|Jap=アッチーニャ遺跡 円塔
+|JapR=Acchīnya Iseki Entō
+|JapM=Tostarena Ruins Round Tower
+|SpaE=Torre redonda en las ruinas de Soltitlán
+|SpaEM=Tostarena Ruins Round Tower
+|Ger= Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Runder Turm
+|GerM= Tostarena: Ruins Round Tower
+}}
+===Moe-Eye Habitat===
+[[File:Moe-Eye Habitat Checkpoint.jpg|thumb|Mario encounters a Moe-Eye near the checkpoint.]]
+{{main|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 mission [[Moon Shards in the Sand]] takes place here. Mario can capture one of the [[Moe-Eye]]s found here and use them to see the invisible platforms found throughout the area.
+===Jaxi Ruins===
+[[File:Jaxi Ruins.jpg|thumb|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 two [[treasure chest]]s here, one of which contains a Power Moon. Jaxi appears here before [[The 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====
+{{foreign names
+|Ger=Miauxi-Ruinen
+|GerM=Jaxi Ruins
+|SpaE=Ruinas de los Jaxi
+|SpaEM=Jaxi Ruins
+}}
+===Tostarena Northwest Reaches===
+[[File:Tostarena Northwest Reaches.jpg|thumb|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 and [[Bullet Bill]]s, the end of which leads to the roof via a [[Warp Pipe]]. In front of the building, Mario may also find a Jaxi Stand (with two [[New Donker]]s sitting on its bench after the story is completed) and the leader of the [[Roving Racers]]. Behind the building is a small alcove with three [[regional coin]]s.
+Atop the building is a [[spark pylon]], as well as a [[scarecrow (object)|scarecrow]] Mario may [[Cap Throw|throw]] Cappy onto to initiate this kingdom's first timer challenge. After this kingdom's [[Moon Rock]] has been opened up, two more [[Power Moon]]s 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 a [[Goomba]] to the area from the ruins via capturing to find Goombette. The building's roof is also where the Sand Kingdom's [[Koopa Freerunning]] race starts.
+====Names in other languages====
+{{foreign names
+|Jap=アッチーニャ 北西の果て
+|JapR=Acchīnya Hokusei no Hate
+|JapM=Tostarena Northwestern Limit
+|SpaE=Frontera noroeste de Soltitlán
+|SpaEM=Tostarena Northwestern Border
+|Ger= Brutzelebene - Nordwestlagen
+|GerM= Tostarena Northwest Locations
+}}
+===Desert Oasis===
+[[File:DesertOasisSMO.jpg|thumb|left|Mario stands by the spring at the oasis.]]
+{{main|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 for [[Cheep Cheep]]s here; reeling in a [[Big Cheep Cheep]] yields a Power Moon.
+{{br}}
+===Southwestern Floating Island===
+[[File:SMO Sand Moon 62.png|thumb|Mario stands by a checkpoint atop a floating island.]]
+The Southwestern Floating Island is accessed by using a [[painting]] found in either the [[Lake Kingdom]] or the [[Wooded Kingdom]], depending on which kingdom the player chooses to go to first; the one that is visited first will contain the painting leading here. The [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom#Secret Path to Tostarena!|Secret Path to Tostarena!]] [[Power Moon]] is found here. A ring of coins is found circling around the platform. A pixelated [[Luigi]] is located in the sand directly beneath the platform, which was hinted at in the first additional piece of [[Hint Art]] that was posted on social media.
+====Names in other languages====
+{{foreign names
+|Jap=アッチーニャ 南西の浮島
+|JapR=Acchīnya Nansei no Ukishima
+|JapM=Tostarena: Southwestern Floating Island
+|Rus=Парящий остров на юго-западе
+|RusR=Paryaschiy ostrov na yugo-zapade
+|RusM=Floating Island on the Southwest
+|Chi=阿炽尼亚 西南的浮岛 (Simplified)<br>阿熾尼亞 西南的浮島 (Traditional)
+|ChiR=Āchìníyǎ xīnán de fúdǎo
+|ChiM=Tostarena: Southwestern Floating Island
+|SpaE=Isla flotante al sudoeste
+|SpaEM=Southwestern Floating Island
+|Ger= Südwestliche Treibinsel
+|GerM= Southwest Drift Island
+}}
+==Bonus areas==
+{|class="wikitable"text-align="center"
+!Bonus area
+!Accessed via
+!Location
+!Description
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:Slots-Tostarena.jpg|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Sand Kingdom Slots Room}}
+|Door
+|In the building east of the Tostarena Town fountain
+|A small room with a [[slots]] minigame. Three of the same picture must be lined up to win.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:Ice Cave SMO.png|200px]]<br>Ice Cave<ref>Nintendo World Report TV. (June 17, 2017). [https://youtu.be/rFtcpWhw7uE Super Mario Odyssey - Jaxi Driving + Ice Ice Baby (DIRECT FEED)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 19, 2018.</ref>
+|Sinkhole
+|At the northeastern part of Tostarena Ruins
+|An underground area with icy, narrow platforms and moving columns.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:Sphynx Treasure Vault SMO.png|200px]]<br>Sphynx's Treasure Vault
+|[[Sphynx]]
+|Behind Tostarena Ruins
+|A small, golden treasure vault with many [[coin pile]]s and a [[treasure 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.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:Rumbling Sandy Floor SMO.png|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Rumbling Floor Room}}
+|[[Warp Pipe]]
+|On the balcony of the pink building northwest of the Tostarena Town fountain
+|A small room where the player must locate a [[Power Moon]] by feeling a vibration from the floor through the controller.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:Dance Room Sand Kingdom SMO.png|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Dance Room}}
+|Locked door guarded by a [[Tostarenan]]
+|In the small tower at Tostarena Town's northwestern corner
+|A 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.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 55.png|200px]]<br>The Invisible Maze
+|Red [[Warp Door|door]]
+|Northeast of Moe-Eye Habitat on the other side of the chasm
+|A temple-like area featuring an invisible path within corridors filled with [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] and [[Moe-Eye]]s, which Mario must [[capture]] to reveal the path forward.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 57.png|200px]]<br>The Bullet Bill Maze
+|Red door
+|At the Tostarena Northwest Reaches
+|A maze-like area filled with poison which Mario must capture a Bullet Bill to traverse.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 59.png|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Jaxi Ruins Underground}}
+|Tunnel
+|Underneath the Jaxi Ruins [[Checkpoint Flag]]
+|An underground temple-like area filled with poison which Mario must ride a Jaxi to traverse.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 61.png|200px]]<br>The Strange Neighborhood
+|[[Mini Rocket]]
+|On the northeastern building of [[Tostarena Town]]
+|A platforming area featuring rotating building-like structures. Mario can throw Cappy onto a [[Scarecrow (object)|scarecrow]] to activate a road leading to the rotating platforms, then traverse them without Cappy's help.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 84.png|200px]]<br>The Transparent Platforms
+|[[Moon Pipe]]
+|On the left raised platform in front of Tostarena Town
+|A narrow area featuring invisible platforms and [[lift]]s over a wide chasm through which Mario must travel as a Moe-Eye.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:Colossal Ruins SMO.png|200px]]<br>Colossal Ruins
+|Moon Pipe
+|At the Tostarena Ruins Entrance
+|After capturing a [[spark pylon]], Mario will arrive at a racetrack-like area over a sea of poison featuring several [[Rocket Flower]]s which Mario must use to get a Power Moon at the end, as well as grabbing a [[key]] 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 the [[Keyhole Pedestal]] opening the Power Moon, instead causing it to open immediately; this is likely to prevent the player from losing control with the Rocket Flowers and falling off the level, similar to [[Champion's Road]] from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.
+|-
+|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 88.png|200px]]<br>Freezing Waterway
+|Moon Pipe
+|At the northeastern edge of the desert, east of the Inverted Pyramid and the Underground Temple entrance
+|A tunnel-like area featuring pools of both poison and cold water. It also features [[Gushen]]s, 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==
+Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas.
 <gallery widths=70px>
-Goomba Icon SMO.png|[[Goomba]]s
+SMO Sand Kingdom Goomba.jpg|[[Goomba]]s
 Mini Goomba Icon SMO.png|[[Mini Goomba]]s
 Bullet Bill Icon SMO.png|[[Bullet Bill]]s
-File:Bullit bill smb 1.PNG|8-bit Bullet Bills
+SMO 8bit Bullet Bill.png|8-bit Bullet Bills
+SMO 8bit Goomba.gif|8-bit Goombas
 Coin Coffer Icon SMO.png|[[Coin Coffer]]s
 Chincho Icon SMO.png|[[Chincho]]s
-Gushen Icon SMO.png|[[Gushen]]s
+Pulse Beam SMO.jpg|[[Pulse Beam]]s
-Cheep Cheep Icon SMO.png|[[Cheep Cheep]]s
+Gushen Icon SMO.png|[[Gushen]]s*
-Hariet Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Hariet]] ([[boss]])
+Hariet Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Hariet]] ([[List of bosses|boss]])
-Knucklotec Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Knucklotec]] (boss)
+SMO Artwork Knucklotec.png|[[Knucklotec]] (boss)
 </gallery>
 ==Objectives==
 #'''[[Atop the Highest Tower]]''': The goal is to reach the top of the tower in the Tostarena Ruins.
-#'''[[Moon Shards in the Sand]]''': The goal is to collect the [[Moon Shard]]s on the west side of the kingdom.
+#'''[[Moon Shards in the Sand]]''': The goal is to collect the [[Moon Shard]]s in the Moe-Eye Habitat.
 #'''[[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]''': The goal is to reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and defeat Hariet.
 #'''[[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==
+[[File:Sand Painting.png|thumb|200px|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 the [[Isolated Rooftop]] at the [[Metro Kingdom]]. It can only be accessed after completing the "Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid" mission.
+The other painting is located at the [[Southwestern Floating Island]], which can be accessed from the [[Wooded Kingdom]] or the [[Lake Kingdom]].
 ==Power Moons==
-[[File:SMO Power Moon Green.png|thumb|100px|The Sand Kingdom has green Power Moons.]]
+[[File:SMO Power Moon Green.png|thumb|left|100px|The Sand Kingdom has green Power Moons.]]
 {{main|List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom}}
-There are a total of 89 [[Power Moon]]s in the Sand Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 61 of the Power Moons. The player can also collect a Power Moon if they travel to this kingdom using a [[painting]] found in a future kingdom (either the Lake or Wooded Kingdom). One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters the Tostarenan tourist in the kingdom (after he has visited all other locations). After the player defeats Bowser in the [[Moon Kingdom]], 6 more Power Moons become available to collect. The [[Moon Rock]] will also be available to destroy, causing 20 additional Power Moons to be accessible.
+There are a total of 93 [[Power Moon]]s (87 regular Power Moons and 2 [[Multi Moon]]s) in the Sand Kingdom, the second-highest amount in the game after the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom 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 a [[painting]] found in a future kingdom (either the Lake or Wooded Kingdom). One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters the [[Desert Wanderer]] in the kingdom (after meeting him in all of the other locations he appears in). After the player defeats Bowser in the [[Moon Kingdom]], 6 more Power Moons become available to collect. The [[Moon 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.
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 ==Regional coins==
-[[File:CoinSAND.png|thumb|100px]]
+[[File:SMO Sand Regional Coin Screenshot.png|thumb|100px]]
 {{main|List of regional coins in the Sand Kingdom}}
-The Sand Kingdom contains 100 [[regional coin]]s, which take the form of inverted pyramids (based on the large Inverted Pyramid found in this kingdom).
+The Sand Kingdom contains 100 [[regional coin]]s, which take the form of triangles with designs of the Inverted Pyramid engraved on them.
+{{br}}
+==Crazy Cap items==
+{|class="wikitable"style="text-align:center"
+|-
+!Item
+!Description
+!Price
+!Note
+|-
+|[[File:SMO Sombrero.png|100px]]<br>Sombrero
+|{{anchor|Sombrero}}''Traditional Tostarenan hat. Keeps the sun out of your eyes and just plain fun to wear.''
+|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Sand).svg|20px]] 5
+|Required for "Dancing with New Friends"
+|-
+|[[File:SMO Poncho.png|100px]]<br>Poncho
+|{{anchor|Poncho}}''Traditional folk dress of the Tostarena region. Keeps the sun off and the breezes on.''
+|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Sand).svg|20px]] 10
+|Required for "Dancing with New Friends"
+|-
+|[[File:SMO Cowboy Hat.png|100px]]<br>Cowboy Hat
+|{{anchor|Cowboy Hat}}''A classic hat, perfectly suited for wearing as you ride into sunsets.''
+|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Sand).svg|20px]] 20
+|Required for "That 'Old West' Style"
+|-
+|[[File:SMO Cowboy Outfit.png|100px]]<br>Cowboy Outfit
+|{{anchor|Cowboy Outfit}}''Old-fashioned duds with a frontier feel. Gunslinging and cow-punching optional.''
+| [[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Sand).svg|20px]] 25
+|Required for "That 'Old West' Style"
+|-
+|[[File:SMO Inverted Pyramid Model Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Inverted Pyramid Model
+|{{anchor|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.''
+|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Sand).svg|20px]] 25
+|N/A
+|-
+|[[File:SMO Jaxi Statue Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Jaxi Statue
+|{{anchor|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!''
+|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Sand).svg|20px]] 5
+|N/A
+|-
+|[[File:SMO Sand Kingdom Sticker Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Sand Kingdom Sticker
+|{{anchor|Sand Kingdom Sticker}}''A sticker inspired by the Inverted Pyramid.''
+|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Sand).svg|20px]] 10
+|N/A
+|-
+|[[File:SMO Power Moon Green.png|100px]]<br>Sand Kingdom Power Moon
+|''A Power Moon that was discovered in Tostarena.''
+|[[File:SMO_coin.png|20px]] 100
+|N/A
+|}
+==Appearances in other media==
+===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
+{{main|Secret of the Inverted Pyramid}}
+A new level inspired by the Sand Kingdom appears in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'', which features miniature versions of the Tostarena Ruins, Inverted Pyramid and ice cave. [[Bullet Bill]]s and [[Goomba]]s appear as enemies in the level. A [[Pull Switch]] can be found on top of the Inverted Pyramid which causes it to rise from the ground and turn the level to nighttime.
+<gallery>
+CTTT Switch Tostarena Ruins.jpg|The Tostarena Ruins
+CTTT Switch Inverted Pyramid.jpg|The Inverted Pyramid
+CTTT Switch Ice Cave.jpg|The ice cave
+CTTT Switch Sand Kingdom Night.jpg|The level at night
+</gallery>
+The Sand Kingdom also appears after the credits, where [[Captain Toad]] and [[Toadette]] arrive in a [[Mine Cart|minecart]]. The Odyssey flies over, and Captain Toad chases after it.
+The kingdom is accidentally referred to as the '''Desert Kingdom''' in the ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'' overview trailer, posted by [[Nintendo]] on their North American YouTube channel.<ref>Nintendo (July 13, 2018). [https://youtu.be/Y8zQxSWaotc ''Captain Toad Treasure Tracker'' - Overview Trailer - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved July 13, 2018.</ref>
+===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
+[[File:Tostarena.jpg|thumb|The Desert Area in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'']]
+In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', [[Toad]]'s backpack has three pins on it that have the designs of stickers from ''Super Mario Odyssey'', with one of them being based on the Tostarena sticker. Additionally, the Sand Kingdom itself, known as the '''Desert Area''',<ref>{{file link|TSMBM Monopoly Board.jpg|Monopoly ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' Edition board}}</ref> can be seen on a map showing areas surrounding the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and is later shown in the film for a few seconds during a montage of [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], and [[Toad]] journeying to the [[Donkey Kong Island|Jungle Kingdom]]. [[Stone-Eye]]s can be seen in the area. Unlike its version in ''Super Mario Odyssey'', which has only one pyramid with a hexagonal base, this version features multiple square pyramids in the sky.
 {{br}}
 ==Gallery==
+===Artwork===
 <gallery>
-SMO Icon - Sand Kingdom.svg|Sand Kingdom icon
+SMO Art - Sand Kingdom.jpg|Artwork
-SMO Sticker - Tostarena.png|Tostarena sticker
+SMO Art - Sand Kingdom Card.jpg|Postcard
-SMO Art - Regional Coin (Sand).svg|Pyramid-shaped currency
+SMO Icon - Sand Kingdom.svg|Icon
-SMO Art - Regional Coin Outline (Sand).svg|Pyramid-shaped currency
+SMO Artwork Tostarenan (Blue).png|Blue [[Tostarenan]]
-SMO 8bit Coin Sand.gif|8-Bit Pyramid-shaped coin
+SMO Artwork Tostarenan (Green).png|Green Tostarenan
-SMO 8bit Coin Sand Clear.gif|Cleared 8-Bit Pyramid-shaped coin
+SMO Sticker - Tostarena.png|Sand Kingdom Sticker
+SMO Artwork Regional Coin (Sand Kingdom).png|[[Regional coin]]
+SMO Art - Regional Coin (Sand).svg|Regional coin
+SMO Art - Regional Coin Outline (Sand).svg|Regional coin
 </gallery>
-<gallery widths=160px>
-SMO Art - Sand Kingdom Card.jpg|Postcard for the Sand Kingdom, as seen on the game's preliminary packaging.
+===Screenshots===
-SMO Shot - Red Airship.png|The [[Odyssey]] landing in the Sand Kingdom.
+<gallery>
-SMO-E32017-scrn02.jpg|Mario and Cappy.
+SMO Shot - Red Airship.png|The [[Odyssey]] landing in the Sand Kingdom
-SandKingdom - SuperMarioOdyssey.jpg|The Sand Kingdom.
+SMO E3 2017 screenshot 2.png|Mario and Cappy
-SMO Shot - Desert Town.png|Mario heading to Tostarena Town.
+SandKingdom - SuperMarioOdyssey.jpg|The Sand Kingdom
-SMO Tostarenans.jpg|Local Tostarenans.
+SMO Shot - Desert Town.png|Mario heading to Tostarena Town
-SMO Shot - Crazy Cap Shop.png|Tostarena Town's [[Crazy Cap]] shop.
+SMO Tostarenans.jpg|Local Tostarenans
-Tostarenan.jpg|Mario passing by a [[Tostarenan]].
+SMO Shot - Crazy Cap Shop.png|Tostarena Town's [[Crazy Cap]] shop
-SMO-E32017-scrn06.jpg|Mario playing a guitar.
+Crazy Cap Sand Kingdom.jpg|The Crazy Cap building
-SMO Micro Goombas.jpg|Mini Goombas pursing Mario.
+Tostarenan.jpg|Mario passing by a [[Tostarenan]]
-SMO-E32017-scrn01.jpg|Mario capturing a Goomba.
+SMO E3 2017 screenshot 6.png|Mario playing a guitar
-SMO-E32017-scrn07.jpg|2D section in Tostarena Ruins.
+SMO Micro Goombas.jpg|Mini Goombas pursing Mario
-SMO-E32017-scrn13.jpg|[[Bowser]]'s airship above the Inverted Pyramid.
+SMO E3 2017 screenshot 1.png|Mario capturing a Goomba
-SMO-scrn-Broodals.jpg|The [[Broodals]] in their airship.
+SMO E3 2017 screenshot 7.png|8-bit section in Tostarena Ruins
-Jaxi SMO.jpg|Mario riding a [[Jaxi]] through the desert.
+SMO E3 2017 screenshot 13.png|[[Bowser]]'s airship above the Inverted Pyramid
-SMO-ND0913-SCRN12.jpg|Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert.
+SMO-scrn-Broodals.jpg|The [[Broodals]] in their airship
-SMO-Chinchos.jpg|Tostarena Town at night.
+SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding a [[Jaxi]] through the desert
-SMO - Olmec-Boss.jpg|[[Knucklotec]] attacking Mario.
+SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Sepia.jpg|Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert
-SMO Sand Kingdom 8-Bit Luigi.jpg|Mario standing next to an 8-Bit Luigi.
+SMO-Chinchos.jpg|Tostarena Town at night
+SMO - Olmec-Boss.jpg|[[Knucklotec]] attacking Mario
+SMO Sand Kingdom 8-Bit Luigi.jpg|Mario standing next to a [[8-bit character|Pixel Luigi]]
+Tostarena Map.jpg|The full Japanese brochure for the Sand Kingdom
+SMB 35th Anniversary Lineup TVCM.jpg|A Japanese commercial promoting the [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]]
+TSMBM map.png|[[Toad (species)|Toads]] also looking at a map of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and surrounding areas
 </gallery>
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 |JapR=Suna no kuni
 |JapM=Sand Country
-|Spa=Reino de las Arenas
+|ChiS=沙之国
-|SpaM=Sands Kingdom
+|ChiSR=Shā zhī guó
-|Fra=Pays des Sables
+|ChiSM=Sand Country
-|FraM=Sands Country
+|ChiT=沙之國
+|ChiTR=Shā zhī guó
+|ChiTM=Sand Country
+|Dut=Woestijnrijk
+|DutM=Desert Realm
+|Fre=Pays des Sables
+|FreM=Sands Country
 |Ger=Wüstenland
 |GerM=Desert Country
 |Ita=Regno delle Sabbie
 |ItaM=Sands Kingdom
-|Dut=Woestijnrijk
+|Ita2=Regione desertica
-|DutM=Desert Realm
+|Ita2M=Desert region <small>(''The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Monopoly'')</small>
+|Kor=모래 왕국
+|KorR=Morae Wangguk
+|KorM=Sand Kingdom
 |Rus=Песчаное царство
 |RusR=Peschanoye tsarstvo
 |RusM=Sand Kingdom
-|Chi=沙之国 (Simplified)<br>沙之國 (Traditional)
+|Spa=Reino de las Arenas
-|ChiR=Shā zhī guó
+|SpaM=Sands Kingdom
-|ChiM=Sand Country
-|Kor=모래 왕국
-|KorR=Morae Wangguk
-|KorM=Sand Kingdom
 }}
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 {{foreign names
 |Jap=アッチーニャ<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/874853322393563136 Official Japanese Mario Odyssey Twitter]</ref>
-|JapR=Acchīnya
+|JapR=Atchīnya
-|JapM=From ''acchicchi'', an expression for "hot" and burning.
+|JapM=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"<ref>''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'', page 322</ref>
-|Spa=Soltitlán
+|ChiS=阿炽尼亚
-|SpaM=From Spanish ''sol'' (Sun) and Nahuatl ''titlán'' (place), which is commonly found in town names in Mexico.
+|ChiSR=Āchìníyǎ
-|Fra=Ifézèc
+|ChiSM=From the Japanese name;「炽/熾」(''chì'') also means "burning hot"
-|FraM=From ''il fait sec'' (it is dry)
+|ChiT=阿熾尼亞
+|ChiTR=Āchìníyǎ
+|ChiTM=Same as in simplified Chinese
+|Dut=Zonnesteekstad
+|DutM=Sunstroke City
+|Fre=Ifézèc
+|FreM=From ''il fait sec'' (a French phrase meaning "it is dry")
 |Ger=Brutzelebene
 |GerM=Sizzle Plain
 |Ita=Tostalandia
-|ItaM=From ''Tostarena'' and the suffix ''-landia'' (land)
+|ItaM=From ''tostato'' ("toasted") and the place names suffix ''-landia'' ("land")
-|Dut=Zonnesteekstad
+|Kor=아뜨레나
-|DutM=Sunstroke City
+|KorR=Atteurena
+|KorM=From "아뜨" (''atteu'', a Korean expression meaning "hot") and ''arena'' (Spanish for "sand")
 |Rus=Тостарена
 |RusR=Tostarena
 |RusM=Tostarena
-|Chi=阿炽尼亚 (Simplified)<br>阿熾尼亞 (Traditional)
+|Spa=Soltitlán
-|ChiR=Āchìníyǎ
+|SpaM=From ''sol'' ("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
-|ChiM=Transliteration of the Japanese name
-|Kor=아뜨레나
-|KorR=Atteurena
-|KorM=
 }}
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 {{SMO}}
-{{Kingdom}}
+{{SMO kingdoms}}
-[[Category:Kingdoms]]
+{{TSMBM}}
 [[Category:Deserts]]
-[[Category:Cities and Towns]]
+[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey kingdoms]]
-[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey Locations]]
+[[Category:The Super Mario Bros. Movie locations]]
+[[de:Wüstenland]]
+[[it:Regno delle Sabbie]]

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