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===''Donkey Kong'' series===
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:DKCI6465.jpg|thumb|left|170px|[[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] swimming in Poison Pond.]]
[[File:DKCI6465.jpg|thumb|left|[[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] swimming in Poison Pond.]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', the level [[Poison Pond]] takes place in a green toxic pond. However, it is harmless to [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], just like water.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', the level [[Poison Pond]] takes place in a green toxic pond. However, it is harmless to [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], just like water.
 
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====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:Toxic Tower.png|thumb|right|Lime green poisonous liquid.]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', a poisonous liquid appears quickly rising in [[Toxic Tower]]. If [[Rattly the Rattlesnake|Rattly]], [[Squawks the Parrot|Squawks]] or [[Squitter the Spider|Squitter]] stay in the toxic water for some seconds, they will lose health.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', a poisonous liquid appears quickly rising in [[Toxic Tower]]. If [[Rattly the Rattlesnake|Rattly]], [[Squawks the Parrot|Squawks]] or [[Squitter the Spider|Squitter]] stay in the toxic water for some seconds, they will lose health.


Also, in [[Barrel Bayou|all]] [[Krockhead Klamber|three]] [[Mudhole Marsh|swamp levels]], while the water is not shown as poisonous, Diddy and Dixie Kong nonetheless can not swim in it and instantly lose a life.
Also, in [[Barrel Bayou|all]] [[Krockhead Klamber|three]] [[Mudhole Marsh|swamp levels]], while the water is not shown as poisonous, Diddy and Dixie Kong nonetheless can not swim in it and instantly lose a life.
 
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====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble''====
[[File:Poisonous Pipeline.png|thumb|left|[[Kiddy Kong]] swimming in poisonous water.]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]'', Poisonous Water appears in [[Poisonous Pipeline]]. This time, the poison inverts the controls to move [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]]. Jumping out of the poison, the apes instantly go back to normal controls.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]'', Poisonous Water appears in [[Poisonous Pipeline]]. This time, the poison inverts the controls to move [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]]. Jumping out of the poison, the apes instantly go back to normal controls.
 
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===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
[[File:SMS Noki Bay Blue Coin 01.png|thumb|Toxic Water in Noki Bay.]]
[[File:SMS Noki Bay Blue Coin 01.png|thumb|right|Toxic Water in Noki Bay.]]
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Poisoned Water appears in a [[Lily Pad Ride|secret area]] found within Delfino Plaza. In this area, Mario must ride on a leaf down the Toxic Water in order to collect eight [[Red Coin]]s. Also worth noting is that in certain episodes of [[Bianco Hills]], [[Ricco Harbor]], and [[Noki Bay]], the water is polluted and can still damage Mario.
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Poisoned Water appears in a [[Lily Pad Ride|secret area]] found within Delfino Plaza. In this area, Mario must ride on a leaf down the Toxic Water in order to collect eight [[Red Coin]]s. Also worth noting is that in certain episodes of [[Bianco Hills]], [[Ricco Harbor]], and [[Noki Bay]], the water is polluted and can still damage Mario.
 
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''/''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''/''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:4-4 NSMB.png|thumb|left|Poisoned Water in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Poisoned Water can be found throughout several stages, mostly in the forest worlds [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4]] from the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] game and [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5]] from the [[Wii]] game. In these games, it's purple and behaves the same way as a lava. [[Dorrie]], [[Koopa Troopa]], and [[Giant Wiggler]]s are resistant to Poisoned Water.
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Poisoned Water can be found throughout several stages, mostly in the forest worlds [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4]] from the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] game and [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5]] from the [[Wii]] game. In these games, it's purple and behaves the same way as a lava. [[Dorrie]], [[Koopa Troopa]], and [[Giant Wiggler]]s are resistant to Poisoned Water.
 
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====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:Bubble Blowing.PNG|thumb|right|200px|Mario floating over poisoned water in Bubble Breeze Galaxy.]]
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', an enormous planet made of poison liquid that can kill Mario instantly is found in the [[Bubble Breeze Galaxy]]. It is also found in the [[Toy Time Galaxy#8-Bit Planet|Luigi planet]] from [[Toy Time Galaxy]]. An element similar to poison called [[Dark Matter]] appears in [[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]]. In the [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|sequel]], the toxic water is found in [[Boo Moon Galaxy]] (in the [[Boo Moon Galaxy#Swamp Planet|Swamp Planet]]) and in [[Mario Squared Galaxy]] as well.
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', an enormous planet made of poison liquid that can kill Mario instantly is found in the [[Bubble Breeze Galaxy]]. It is also found in the [[Toy Time Galaxy#8-Bit Planet|Luigi planet]] from [[Toy Time Galaxy]]. An element similar to poison called [[Dark Matter]] appears in [[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]]. In the [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|sequel]], the toxic water is found in [[Boo Moon Galaxy]] (in the [[Boo Moon Galaxy#Swamp Planet|Swamp Planet]]) and in [[Mario Squared Galaxy]] as well.
 
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====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
In ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', World 2-2 and Special 6-3, both underground levels, contain Poisoned Water, which is purple once again.
[[File:Mario SM3DL2.png|thumb|left|Poisoned water underneath grates.]]
 
In ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', {{world|2|2}} and {{world-link|S6|3|Special 6-3}}, both underground levels, contain Poisoned Water, which is purple once again.
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====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
[[File:NSMB2 CobwebJungle.jpg|thumb|right|Poisoned Water in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2''.]]
The poisonous water reappears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', again in forest-themed levels. As a new trait, they can rise and drop in [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)#World 3-4|World 3-4]]. [[Porcupuffer]]s are resistant to Toxic Water.
The poisonous water reappears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', again in forest-themed levels. As a new trait, they can rise and drop in [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)#World 3-4|World 3-4]]. [[Porcupuffer]]s are resistant to Toxic Water.
 
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====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
Poisoned water returns in the game ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', where pools of poisoned water surround [[Soda Jungle]], having the same look. In the Prima guide, it is known as '''Poison Bog'''.
[[File:World5-7StarCoin1.jpg|thumb|left|Poisoned water in Soda Jungle. Notice how the Wiggler is immune to damage.]]
 
Poisoned water returns in the game ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', where pools of poisoned water surround [[Soda Jungle]], having the same look. In the Prima guide, it is known as '''Poison Bog'''. Also appears in [[New Super Luigi U]].
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==== ''Super Mario 3D World'' ====
==== ''Super Mario 3D World'' ====
[[File:SM3DW Piranha Creeper Creek.png|thumb|right|The poisoned water in ''Super Mario 3D World''.]]
The poisonous water makes its next appearance in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. Stages the water mainly appears in are [[Piranha Creeper Creek]] and [[Deep Jungle Drift]]. The water is purple again.
The poisonous water makes its next appearance in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. Stages the water mainly appears in are [[Piranha Creeper Creek]] and [[Deep Jungle Drift]]. The water is purple again.
 
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====''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''====
====''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''====
[[File:PoisonCanal.jpg|thumb|left|[[Toadette]] navigating [[Poison Canal Cannon Run]].]]
Poisoned water returns in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' with the same appearance as ''Super Mario 3D World.''
Poisoned water returns in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' with the same appearance as ''Super Mario 3D World.''
 
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===''Wario'' series===
===''Wario'' series===
====''Wario World''====
====''Wario World''====
[[File:Unithorn's Lair.PNG|thumb|right|170px|Wario in Unithorn's Lair, near some poisonous water.]]
[[File:Unithorn's Lair.PNG|thumb|right|Wario in Unithorn's Lair, near some poisonous water.]]
In ''[[Wario World]]'', poisonous water appears in [[Unithorn's Lair]]. In this game, it will not damage [[Wario]], but rather cause him to bounce around the room and lose [[coin]]s while doing so. The poisonous water appears mostly translucent, but with a shining or bubbling surface.
In ''[[Wario World]]'', poisonous water appears in [[Unithorn's Lair]]. In this game, it will not damage [[Wario]], but rather cause him to bounce around the room and lose [[coin]]s while doing so. The poisonous water appears mostly translucent, but with a shining or bubbling surface.
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==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:34, May 24, 2016

Not to be confused with Dark Matter.
Not to be confused with Toxic Gas.
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Mario and Mega Wigglers above Poisoned Water.

Poisoned Water (sometimes Toxic Water and Poison Bog[1]) is a poisonous liquid found in some games. It is commonly purple or dark green, and in most appearances, coming into contact with it will cause the player to lose a life or inflict damage, similar to lava.

History

Donkey Kong series

Donkey Kong Country

File:DKCI6465.jpg
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong swimming in Poison Pond.

In Donkey Kong Country, the level Poison Pond takes place in a green toxic pond. However, it is harmless to Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, just like water.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Toxic Tower
Lime green poisonous liquid.

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, a poisonous liquid appears quickly rising in Toxic Tower. If Rattly, Squawks or Squitter stay in the toxic water for some seconds, they will lose health.

Also, in all three swamp levels, while the water is not shown as poisonous, Diddy and Dixie Kong nonetheless can not swim in it and instantly lose a life.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble

Kiddy Kong swimming in poisonous water.

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble, Poisonous Water appears in Poisonous Pipeline. This time, the poison inverts the controls to move Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong. Jumping out of the poison, the apes instantly go back to normal controls.

Super Mario series

Super Mario Sunshine

A Blue Coin in Noki Bay in the game Super Mario Sunshine.
Toxic Water in Noki Bay.

In Super Mario Sunshine, Poisoned Water appears in a secret area found within Delfino Plaza. In this area, Mario must ride on a leaf down the Toxic Water in order to collect eight Red Coins. Also worth noting is that in certain episodes of Bianco Hills, Ricco Harbor, and Noki Bay, the water is polluted and can still damage Mario.

New Super Mario Bros./New Super Mario Bros. Wii

World 4-4
Poisoned Water in New Super Mario Bros.

In New Super Mario Bros. and New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Poisoned Water can be found throughout several stages, mostly in the forest worlds World 4 from the DS game and World 5 from the Wii game. In these games, it's purple and behaves the same way as a lava. Dorrie, Koopa Troopa, and Giant Wigglers are resistant to Poisoned Water.

Super Mario Galaxy

File:Bubble Blowing.PNG
Mario floating over poisoned water in Bubble Breeze Galaxy.

In Super Mario Galaxy, an enormous planet made of poison liquid that can kill Mario instantly is found in the Bubble Breeze Galaxy. It is also found in the Luigi planet from Toy Time Galaxy. An element similar to poison called Dark Matter appears in Bowser's Dark Matter Plant. In the sequel, the toxic water is found in Boo Moon Galaxy (in the Swamp Planet) and in Mario Squared Galaxy as well.

Super Mario 3D Land

Mario running
Poisoned water underneath grates.

In Super Mario 3D Land, World 2-2 and Special 6-3, both underground levels, contain Poisoned Water, which is purple once again.

New Super Mario Bros. 2

File:NSMB2 CobwebJungle.jpg
Poisoned Water in New Super Mario Bros. 2.

The poisonous water reappears in New Super Mario Bros. 2, again in forest-themed levels. As a new trait, they can rise and drop in World 3-4. Porcupuffers are resistant to Toxic Water.

New Super Mario Bros. U

File:World5-7StarCoin1.jpg
Poisoned water in Soda Jungle. Notice how the Wiggler is immune to damage.

Poisoned water returns in the game New Super Mario Bros. U, where pools of poisoned water surround Soda Jungle, having the same look. In the Prima guide, it is known as Poison Bog. Also appears in New Super Luigi U.

Super Mario 3D World

The poisoned water in Super Mario 3D World.

The poisonous water makes its next appearance in Super Mario 3D World. Stages the water mainly appears in are Piranha Creeper Creek and Deep Jungle Drift. The water is purple again.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Poisoned water returns in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker with the same appearance as Super Mario 3D World.

Wario series

Wario World

File:Unithorn's Lair.PNG
Wario in Unithorn's Lair, near some poisonous water.

In Wario World, poisonous water appears in Unithorn's Lair. In this game, it will not damage Wario, but rather cause him to bounce around the room and lose coins while doing so. The poisonous water appears mostly translucent, but with a shining or bubbling surface.

References

  1. ^ New Super Mario Bros. U Prima Official Game Guide, page 124.

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