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'''Lava''', also known as '''magma''', is a common hazard in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], especially inside [[castle]]s. Depending on the game, contact with lava either results in [[Mario]] losing some health (as seen in most 3D ''Super Mario'' platformer games and ''[[Paper Mario]]''), or even losing a [[Extra life|life]] (as seen from most 2D ''Super Mario'' platformer games). Lava is normally red or orange, but later entries have introduced different colors, including blue lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and pink lava in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. [[Super Star]]s or similar power-ups do not protect the player from lava. The effect lava has on [[Bowser]] varies as well, ranging from not affecting him to turning him into [[Dry Bowser]] to defeating him.

====''Super Mario Bros.'' / ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====

Lava makes its debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', where it appears in the castle level of each world. If Mario or Luigi falls into the lava, he instantly loses a life. At the end of the level, Mario or Luigi must destroy the bridge that either Bowser or an [[fake Bowser|impostor]] is standing on, causing him to fall into the lava. In ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', has the same appearance and purpose, but it can also appear in other types of levels. In the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version of ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'', the secret area in [[World 1-2 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 1-2]] leading to a Warp Zone leading to [[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 4]] has all of the water pits replaced with lava.

Due to the graphical limitations of the [[Family Computer]] and its {{wp|Western world|Western}} counterpart, the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], the "lava" uses the [[water]] tiles but with different values assigned to the palette; it is also only a background object (proven by characters falling through the lava and not losing a life the moment they touch it). In the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version, lava has a boiling animation and Mario falls behind it.

Another substance known as [[burning goop]] serves a similar function throughout [[Pianta Village]], and is referred to as lava in the Prima strategy guide for the game.<ref>Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 153.</ref> This "lava", which was painted by [[Shadow Mario]] with his [[Magic Paintbrush]], will cause Mario to leap in the air while losing health similarly to ''Super Mario 64''.

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====''New Super Mario Bros.'' series====

Lava maintains a consistent role in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and its sequels in that the player instantly loses a life from touching it, just like in previous ''Super Mario'' 2D platforming games. In ''New Super Mario Bros.'', lava appears in most Castle levels, {{world-link|4|towern|World 4-Tower (New Super Mario Bros.)}} and a few levels in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 8]], although some of these levels feature rising lava as a major hazard. Even the [[Mega Mario]] power-up form, normally invincible to most obstacles, loses a life from touching a lava. After his first defeat, Bowser became [[Dry Bowser]] as a result of falling into the lava. In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' lava returns in most castle levels, in most [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8]] levels, and in [[World 9-6 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9-6]]. In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Lava appears in several [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 6]] levels, {{world-link|5|towern2|World 5-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}}, {{world-link|star|7|World Star-7 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}}, and most prominently in [[Bowser's Castle]], where during the final battle, Bowser is able to summon rising lava. In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and its port, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'', lava is especially noticeable in castles such as [[Iggy's Volcanic Castle]].

====''Super Mario Galaxy'' / ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====

In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', lava is found in each [[Bowser]] level. Additionally, Bowser Jr.'s third level in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' is called [[Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor]], and features considerably more lava than the other Bowser levels. Another notable location for lava is [[Freezeflame Galaxy]], especially in the hot portions and when the two themes, hot and cold, mix. Finally, [[Melty Molten Galaxy]] has a significant amount of lava. Other galaxies, while not entirely composed of only lava, do rely heavily on the presence of lava as a major obstacle in some areas. As in ''Super Mario 64'', when Mario touches the lava, he catches fire, jumps into the air, and runs uncontrollably, losing 1 wedge of health. However, the [[Ice Flower]] allows [[Ice Mario]] to skate across lava safely.

Much like in the ''Super Mario'' series, lava is an instant death in the ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' franchise as well. Coming into contact with lava will cause a Yoshi to instantly lose a life, regardless of whether or not the Yoshi is invincible. Falling into lava, touching spikes, and getting crushed are the only ways Yoshi's death is shown on-screen (not counting when [[Baby Mario#Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Baby Mario]] is snatched away); the former shows him flying off-screen, while the latter two show him spinning and collapsing. Yoshi can ride on [[Poochy]] to safely travel across lava. Enemies such as [[Gargantua Blargg]]s are common in lava. This also applies to ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', where a Yoshi will be lost upon touching lava, and it is also one of the few hazards that the [[Super Happy]] form is useless against.

===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===

In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', lava is slightly less common than in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' due to Crocodile Cauldron being fused together with the large and swampy [[Krem Quay]] to create [[Krem Cauldron]].

===''Paper Mario'' series===

[[File:PM Mario and Sushi in Mt Lavalava.png|thumb|Lava in Mt. Lavalava in ''Paper Mario'']]

Lava is rarely seen in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]. In ''[[Paper Mario]]'' there are only two areas to feature lava; the first is inside the volcano [[Mt. Lavalava]], and the second is inside [[Bowser's Castle]]. If Mario falls into the lava, he loses one hit point, and on most occasions, he needs to have [[Parakarry]] or [[Lakilester]] carry him over it.

Lava appears again in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. In this game, it is found only during the two Bowser events; the first around Bowser's Castle, and the second in a stage reminiscent of ''Super Mario Bros.''. Mario himself never encounters any lava.

[[File:PMTOK Hotfoot Crater.jpg|thumb|left|Lava in Hotfoot Crater]]

In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', there is no lava, save the lava around Bowser's Castle in the introduction screen. The tattle for the [[Lava Bubble]], however, says that the player must avoid them while the player is jumping over lava, implying the pits it jumps out of are filled with lava.

In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', lava appears in W5-5, [[Rugged Road]], and in W5-6, [[Rumble Volcano]]. In the first area of Rugged Road, Mario cannot go over the rising lava, so he must use a freezing type [[sticker]] to cross. In the other areas, Mario uses rock pieces floating on the lava to cross. In Rumble Volcano, Mario must avoid the lava. If Mario falls in the lava, he loses 3 [[Heart Point]]s.

In ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', lava appears in [[Kiwano Temple]], [[Redpepper Volcano]], and [[Redpepper Crater]]. ''Super Mario Bros. 3''-style lava appears in the [[Green Energy Plant]]. In Kiwano Temple, it appears near the end of the level. If Mario falls in the lava in this level, he will receive an automatic [[Game Over]]. In Redpepper Volcano and Redpepper Crater, it appears throughout the level. If Mario falls into the lava in these levels, he loses 30 [[Health Point|HP]]. Draggadon must be used to ride across the lava in Redpepper Volcano.

In ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', lava appears at the bottom of [[Hotfoot Crater]]. If Mario falls in, he instantly gets a Game Over.

===''Mario Golf'' series===  

Lava appears in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' in [[Bowser Badlands]], ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' in the [[Mushroom Course]], ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' in [[Bowser's Castle (golf course)|Bowser's Castle]], and ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' in [[Bowser Highlands]]. Prior to ''Super Rush'', if the ball lands in lava, it is counted [[List of golfing terms#Out of bounds|out of bounds]], giving the player a penalty and forcing them to repeat their stroke. In ''Super Rush'', it is considered an ordinary [[List of golfing terms#Penalty area|penalty area]] like a [[List of golfing terms#Water hazard|water hazard]], placing the ball near the lava instead of back to its original position.

===''Mario & Luigi'' series===

In every game in the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series, lava appears in Bowser's Castle (replaced with [[Neo Bowser Castle]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''). If the playable character falls into lava, they will immediately jump out and land near where they fell in. In ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', lava is also found in [[Mount Pajamaja]], [[Dreamy Mount Pajamaja]], and [[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]]. In certain rooms of the latter area, Mario and [[Dreamy Luigi]] must quickly navigate the room as the lava rises. The battle against [[Giant Bowser]] also involves knocking him into lava to deal major damage.

===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===

Lava appears in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' in [[Fire Mountain (world)|Fire Mountain]] and [[Fire Mountain Plus]]. It acts identically to its appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''Super Mario World'': if Mario touches lava, he burns and loses a life. Lava geysers also appear in some levels, which can lift platforms and help Mario reach higher places. Rising lava is also featured in a few levels.

Lava later appears in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', only appearing on the fifth floor, [[Lava Dome]]. If a [[Mini]] touches lava, it is burned and destroyed. Lava geysers reappear in this game, where they are known as [[Lava Geyser#Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis|Lava Fountain]]s. In the [[Construction Zone]], lava can only be used in the Lava Dome construction kit.

===''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''===

In ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', lava is a prevalent obstacle in the levels [[Grim Volcano]], [[Ancient Foundry]], [[Lava Cavern]] and [[Magma Coliseum]]. When Donkey Kong falls in lava, he loses a [[Heart (item)|heart]] from his health meter and is quickly launched back to the platform he was last situated on. Once there, he will uncontrollably run around in circles and wail with his rump fuming for a few moments. This period can be shortened if the player repeatedly taps the [[Nintendo GameCube#DK Bongos|DK Bongo controllers]] or, in the [[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat|''New Play Control!'' version]], shakes the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] or [[Wii#Nunchuk|Nunchuk]].

===''Wario: Master of Disguise''===