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Template:SMOlocation-infobox The Sand Kingdom is a desert location featured in Super Mario Odyssey, and the third kingdom acccessed[1]. It is based on real world locations from Mexico, and is the greater location of Tostarena. Its Regional Coins are Pyramid Coins, which resemble the Inverted Pyramid.

The Sand Kingdom was the first location shown in the game, dating back to the first Nintendo Switch trailer.

Areas

 
Map of the Sand Kingdom.
  • Tostarena Town, a colorful town inhabited by the Tostarenans[2]
  • Tostarena Ruins, a ruins that lies at north of Tostarena Town[2]
  • Moe-Eye Habitat, an area inhabited by Moe-Eyes[2]
  • The Inverted Pyramid, an upside-down pyramid[3]
  • Desert Oasis, a frozen oasis[4]
  • Ice Cave, an underground area with ice platforms and crushing pillars[5]
  • A vast bottomless pit under the ground with Poisoned Water pathways, which can be accessed and traversed by Jaxi[6]
  • A secret cave at the bottom of the desert.[7]
  • Underground Temple, an underground area with ice platforms, ice rotating platforms and moving stone pillars[8]
  • Deepest Underground, the deepest part of the Ice Caves where Knucklotec resides.

Power Moon locations

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The Sand Kingdom has green Power Moons.

There are a total of 89 Power Moons to be found in the Sand Kingdom, some of which are only available after defeating Bowser in the Moon Kingdom. Mario will need to collect 16 Power Moons to power up the Odyssey.
(❸=Multi-Moon, ◲=Moon Rock)

  • 01: Atop the Highest Tower: On top of the highest tower in the Tostarena Ruins.
  • 02: Moon Shards in the Sand: Obtained after collecting all five Moon Shards in the Moe-Eye Habitat.
  • 03: Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid: ❸ Obtained after defeating Hariet.
  • 04: The Hole in the Desert: ❸ Obtained after defeating Knucklotec.
  • 05: Overlooking the Desert Town: On top of a building in the Tostarena Town.
  • 06: Alcove in the Ruins: Found in an alcove beneath the ruins platform with a Bill Blaster and three crates, just after the first 8-bit sequence.
  • 07: On the Leaning Pillar: Found atop a stone pillar in the Tostarena Ruins; accessible by capturing a Bullet Bill.
  • 08: Hidden Room in the Flowing Sands: Found in a secret room hidden under the sand in the Tostarena Ruins.
  • 09: Secret of the Mural: Found during the 2D section of the Highest Tower, right before getting the Power Moon at the top.
  • 10: Secret of the Inverted Mural: Found in a hidden area in the outside section of the Inverted Pyramid's 8-bit segment.
  • 11: On Top of the Stone Archway: Found atop the large archway at the Tostarena Ruins entrance.
  • 12: From a Crate in the Ruins: Found inside a shiny crate in the Tostarena Ruins.
  • 13: On the Lone Pillar: Found on the top of a pillar which can be reached capturing Glydon.
  • 14: On the Statue's Tail: Obtained by throwing Cappy to a lion statue's tail.
  • 15: Hang Your Hat on the Fountain: Obtained by jumping to the top layer of the fountain and spinning Cappy on the water and holding him there.
  • 16: Where the Birds Gather: Obtained by doing a Ground Pound on the sand mound at the Desert Oasis. There is a lot of yellow birds on the mound.
  • 17: Top of a Dune: Obtained by ground pounding the tallest sand dune to the left of the Tostarena Ruins entrance.
  • 18: Lost in the Luggage: Obtained by ground pounding on a glowing spot close to a New Donker's car.
  • 19: Bullet Bill Breakthrough: Obtained at Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar; by throwing Cappy to a Bullet Bill, then exploding a cage where the Power Moon is in.
  • 20: Inside a Block Is a Hard Place: Found inside a shiny stone block in the Tostarena Ruins; accessed by destroying the block with a Bullet Bill.
  • 21: Bird Traveling the Desert: Obtained by throwing Cappy at a large bird flying around the Kingdom.
  • 22: Bird Traveling the Wastes: Obtained by throwing Cappy at a large bird flying around the Wastes.
  • 23: The Lurker Under the Stone: Found by throwing Cappy to the moon itself which is trying to escape under the floor but can be seen as an outgrowth.
  • 24: The Treasure of Jaxi Ruins: Found inside a treasure chest accessible after traversing through the Ice Caves.
  • 25: Desert Gardening: Plaza Seed: Obtained by planting the seed in Tostarena Town and then waiting for the seed to bloom.
  • 26: Desert Gardening: Ruins Seed: Obtained by making a second flower bloom in Tostarena Town.
  • 27: Desert Gardening: Seed on the Cliff: Obtained by making a third flower bloom in Tostarena Town.
  • 28: Sand Kingdom Timer Challenge 1: On top of the Bullet Bill maze building (accessible via a Warp Pipe at the end of the Bullet Bill maze).
  • 29: Sand Kingdom Timer Challenge 2: At the Moe-Eye Habitat; obtained by throwing Cappy to a Moe-Eye and stepping on the blue "P" button (for completion, 04: The Hole in Desert must be complete)
  • 30: Sand Kingdom Timer Challenge 3: Found near the wastes. (fastest way to arrive is using the Jaxi at the Tostarena Town).
  • 31: Found in the Sand! Good Dog!: A dog with a fedora is found near Tostarena Town; obtained by doing a Ground Pound where the dog leads you.
  • 32: Taking Notes: Jump on the Palm: Obtained after collect all the Rainbow Notes atop a palm tree in the Desert Oasis.
  • 33: Herding Sheep in the Dunes: Obtained by herding the three lost sheep.
  • 34: Fishing in the Oasis: Obtained by capturing the Fishin' Lakitu and capturing the big fish under the sand.
  • 35: Love in the Heart of the Desert: Obtained by capturing a Goomba and walking to the Pink Goomba on the other side.
  • 36: Among the Five Cactuses:
  • 37: You're Quite a Catch, Captain Toad!: Obtained by capturing the Fishin' Lakitu and capturing another big fish in the sand (not the oasis). It is not a fish, its Captain Toad.
  • 38: Jaxi Reunion!:
  • 39: Welcome Back, Jaxi!:
  • 40: Wandering Cactus: Obtained by capturing a cactus near the south side of the wastes.
  • 41: Sand Quiz: Wonderful!: Obtained by correctly answering several questions asked by the Sphynx by repeatedly talking to it.
  • 42: Shopping in Tostarena: Can be purchased from the Crazy Cap shop for 100 yellow Coins.
  • 43: Employees Only: Behind the counter in the Crazy Cap shop.
  • 44: Sand Kingdom Slots: Obtained after lining up three Power Moon symbols on the slot machines inside a building in Tostarena Town.
  • 45: Walking the Desert!: Obtained after completing a challenge by an unnamed Koopa Troopa.
  • 46: Hidden Room in the Inverted Pyramid: The hidden room can be entered by standing on the conveyor belt near the exit.
  • 47: Underground Treasure Chest: Obtained by capturing a Bullet Bill and using it to get to the far right ledge in the Ice Cave.
  • 48: Goomba Tower Assembly: Obtained by creating a Goomba Tower because of its height from the ground in the Underground Temple.
  • 49: Under the Mummy's Curse:
  • 50: Ice Cave Treasure: On top of the last stone pillar in the Ice Cave; accessible via wall jumping up the stone pillars.
  • 51: Sphynx's Treasure Vault: Obtained by correctly answering the Sphynx's riddle.
  • 52: A Rumble from the Sandy Floor: Obtained by ground pounding a floor tile in a secret room accessed via a Warp Pipe near the "Overlooking the Desert Town" Power Moon.
  • 53: Dancing with New Friends: Found inside a building only accessible with the Tostarena Mario outfit (sombrero and poncho).
  • 54: The Invisible Maze:
  • 55: Skull Sign in the Transparent Maze:
  • 56: The Bullet Bill Maze: Break Through: Found at the end of the Bullet Bill maze (accessed via a building to the far-left side of the Inverted Pyramid).
  • 57: The Bullet Bill Maze: Side Path: Found in an alternate path of the Bullet Bill maze.
  • 58: Jaxi Driver: Found at the end of the Jaxi-accessible secret area.
  • 59: Jaxi Stunt Driving: Obtained after collecting all the Rainbow Notes in the Jaxi-accessible secret area.
  • 60: Strange Neighborhood:
  • 61: Above a Strange Neighborhood:
  • 62: Secret Path to Tostarena!:
  • 63: Found with Sand Kingdom Art:
  • 64: Jammin' in the Sand Kingdom: Obtained by talking with a Toad who's listening to some music with headphones on a roof.
  • 65: Hat-and-Seak: In the Sand:
  • 66: Sand Kingdom Regular Cup: Obtained by winning a race against the Koopa quartet.
  • 67: Binding Band Returned:
  • 68: Round-the-World Tourist:
  • 69: Peach in the Sand Kingdom: Obtained by talking with Princess Peach.
  • 70: Mighty Leap from the Palm Tree!:
  • 71: On the North Pillar: ◲ Found on a lone pillar which can be reached by capturing an electricity pylon and falling on the pillar at the right time.
  • 72: Into the Flowing Sands:
  • 73: In the Skies Above the Canyon: ◲ Found in the air above the canyon and attainable by jumping from a moving stone floating platform.
  • 74: Island in the Poison Swamp: ◲ Found in a little island inside the poison lake which can be reached capturing Glydon.
  • 75: An Invisible Gleam:
  • 76: On the Eastern Pillar:
  • 77: Caught Hopping in the Desert!:
  • 78: Poster Cleanup:
  • 79: Taking Notes: Running Down: ◲ Obtained after collect all the Rainbow Notes in an area to the left of Tostarena Town.
  • 80: Taking Notes: In the Wall Painting:
  • 81: Love at the Edge of the Desert:
  • 82: More Walking in the Desert!:
  • 83: Sand Kingdom Master Cup: ◲ Obtained by winning a harder race against the Koopa quartet.
  • 84: Where the Transparent Platforms End: ◲ Found in the same secret area of power moon 85, after overcoming other invisible platforms always capturing a Moe-Eye.
  • 85: Jump Onto the Transparent Lift: ◲ Obtained by capturing a Moe-Eye and overcoming a challenging section in a secret area.
  • 86: Colossal Ruins: Dash! Jump!:
  • 87: Sinking Colossal Ruins: Hurry!:
  • 88: Through the Freezing Waterway:
  • 89: Freezing Waterway: Hidden Room:

Enemies

Gallery

Names in other languages

Sand Kingdom

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 砂の国[?]
Suna no Kuni
Sand Country
Dutch Woestijnrijk[15] Desert Realm
German Wüstenland[13] Desert Country
Italian Regno delle Sabbie[14] Sands Kingdom
Russian Песчаное царство[16]
Peschanoe carstvo
Sand Kingdom
Spanish Reino de las Arenas[11] Sands Kingdom

Tostarena

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese アッチーニャ[17]
Acchīnya
From acchicchi, an expression for "hot"
Dutch Zonnesteekstad[20] Sunstroke City
German Brutzelebene[13] Sizzle Plain
Italian Tostalandia[14] From "Tostarena" and the suffix -landia (land)
Russian г. Тостарена[21][22]
g. Tostarena
Tostarena City
Spanish Soltitlán[18] From Spanish sol (Sun) and Nahuatl titlán (place), which is commonly found in town names in Mexico

References