Cherry Lake
| Cherry Lake | |||||||
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 Mario uses the Cutout technique to reach the red Mini Paint Star | |||||||
| How to access | Obtain the red Mini Paint Star from Ruddy Road | ||||||
| Paint Stars |  
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| Colorless spots | 29 | ||||||
| Things | 
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- “Mmm, do you feel that breeze blowing in from the lake? It sure is pleasant...”
- —Huey, Paper Mario: Color Splash
Cherry Lake is a location from Paper Mario: Color Splash. The path leading here is unlocked after getting the red Mini Paint Star from Ruddy Road, and unlocks paths leading to the Crimson Tower and Bloo Bay Beach. The Fan Thing can be found here, along with Justice Toad.
This is where Huey teaches Mario the Cutout technique and about wringing out Things.
Layout[edit]
Shortly after Mario and Huey arrive, an airship with a bucket of paint flies by. A Toad falls off, and Huey tells Mario that they should check on him. A gate is blocked off with Bowser Tape on the opposite side, and Huey teaches Mario the Cutout technique so that they can pass. Mario is able to bypass the gate and peel off the tape.
Shortly past the gate is a Shy Guy 4-Stack harassing a single Shy Guy. The Shy Guy runs away and the 4-Stack attacks Mario. The single Shy Guy gets caught in a waterwheel and becomes a Soggy Guy, rewarding Mario with a Card Max Up before falling into the water. Two more Shy Guy 4-Stacks appear and battle Mario. Once Mario has defeated them, he can progress and collect a Toad's shoes, which are sticking out of a bush.
A two-layer structure with a waterwheel blocking it has two paths. If Mario enters while the exit is facing up, he can hit a ? Block for a KO Hammer. By entering when the exit is facing east, he can hammer a tree with a Toad's pants in them. Going right, Huey sees a Toad hanging on to a tree. A strong breeze blows Shy Guys in Mario's path and prevents him from exiting the area. Mario must go to a mountain and use Cutout to cross it, then squeeze the Fan Thing causing the breeze. He can continue right, fighting Soggy Guys that jump out of the water, and arrive at a waterwheel that has a Blue Slurp Guy sucking the color from the water. He must cross a dry area and battle the Slurp Guy.
By repainting the stream of water, the dried-up area is filled with water. Mario can cross a path now that a plank of wood is floating on the water, and can pull a Toad's vest from between two planks and collect it. Huey notices a blue Mini Paint Star, but it is too far to reach. He directs Mario to go back to the Toad in the tree. Once the Fan is removed, Mario can cross and hammer the Toad down, who is naked. He claims that he is "Justice Toad" and that he will help Mario once he gets all his clothes back. After Mario gives Justice Toad his shoes, pants, and vest, he says that he feels like he is "missing something." Mario must go to Inner Cherry Lake, located north of Justice Toad. There, he finds Pry Guy, a Shy Guy reading Justice Toad's journal. Once defeated, Mario can give the journal to Justice Toad.
Justice Toad is ready, and Huey asks him for help with the Mini Paint Star. He agrees, and at first, his powers do not work. Mario and Huey are about to leave when a key pops out of Justice Toad's head and he is able to levitate the Paint Star to be over solid ground. Huey thanks him and Justice Toad says that he will stay by the waterwheel until Mario needs his help again. By collecting the Mini Paint Star, Mario gains access to Bloo Bay Beach.
Alternatively, Mario can go through Inner Cherry Lake and through various waterwheels. One waterwheel must be hammered to create an opening. After this, Mario must wait until a waterwheel aligns with two planks, then use Cutout to cross it. He can then collect the red Mini Paint Star, which opens a path to the Crimson Tower.
Later, after visiting the Crimson Tower, Mario must revisit Cherry Lake and ask Justice Toad for help with the gate. He agrees, and leaves the waterwheel.
Enemies[edit]
Red Shy Guys
Blue Shy Guys
Red Slurp Guys
Yellow Slurp Guys
Blue Slurp Guys
Red Spike Guys
Yellow Spike Guys
Blue Spike Guys
Pink Spike Guys
Items[edit]
Additional items not included: Globs of paint/random Coins from hammering/breaking random objects.
Field/Given/Objects[edit]
| Item | Icon | Location | Location Image |
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| Coin | 
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4 in the third scene, found near the entrance, under the wooden walkway. | .png)
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| 3 in the third scene, found above the wooden platform where Mario ends up after using Cutout to reach the Fan Thing. | .png)
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| 5 in the blue Mini Paint Star scene, on the upper dock of the dried up lake. | .png)
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| 5 in the blue Mini Paint Star scene, behind the waterwheel found on the top of the scene. | .png)
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| Card Max Up | 
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In the second scene, given by a Soggy Guy in the first scene after finding him after defeating the Shy Guy 4-Stack. Required to progress. | 
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| Fan |
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In the third scene, found in the northeastern part of the scene. Required to progress. | .png)
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| Heart | 
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In the third scene, found after the wooden walkway where Shy Guys were flown away by a wind. | .png)
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| Hero's Journal | 
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In the red Mini Paint Star scene, found on the dock in the west side of the scene after defeating the Pry Guy reading it. Required to progress. | 
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| Toad's Pants | 
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In the third scene, found in the tree found on the island in the middle of the scene. Required to progress. | 
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| Toad's Shoes | 
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In the second scene, found in the second-to-last bush of the scene. Required to progress. | 
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| Toad's Vest | 
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In the blue Mini Paint Star scene, found on the wooden walkway in the middle of the lake after it was filled up with water. Required to progress. | 
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Colorless spots[edit]
| Location | Drop | Necessity | Location Image |
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 In the second area, behind a bush.
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 Coins, Worn-Out Jump Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the second area, south of the tree after the bridge.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the second area, southeast of a tree.
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Coins, Worn-Out Jump Battle Card |
Optional | 
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 In the second area, near some stairs.
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 Coins, Worn-Out Hammer Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the second area, south of Justice Toad's shoes.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the second area, north of Justice Toad's shoes.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, south of a Brick Block.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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 In the third area, on a post near the waterwheel.
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2x Coins, 2 Worn-Out Jump Battle Cards |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, near the tree with Justice Toad's pants.
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Coins, Worn-Out Jump Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, south of the tree with Justice Toad's pants.
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Coins, Worn-Out Hammer Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, near the Inner Cherry Lake sign.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, south of the Fan Thing.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, on the ground south of the steps.
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Coins, Worn-Out Hammer Battle Card |
Optional | 
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 In the third area, on a flower near the steps.
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 Coins, Ice Flower Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, on a ? Block.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the fourth area, on the ground in the shape of a Shy Guy mask.
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Coins .png){kind=small} Rainbow Globs of Paint   Any combination of 3 Cards from Worn-Out Hammer x3 and Worn-Out Jump x3 |
Optional | 
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| In the fourth area, on the ground south of the entrance.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the fourth area, on the wall.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the fourth area, on the ground between two bushes.
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Coins, Worn-Out Jump x3 Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the fourth area, on a stream of water. This colorless spot is required to beat the level.
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None | Required | 
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| In the fourth area, on the ground near a blue crate.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the fourth area, on the ground behind a bush.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the fourth area, on a post that can only be reached from the right side.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In Inner Cherry Lake, on the ground.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In Inner Cherry Lake, on a post.
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Coins, Worn-Out Jump Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In Inner Cherry Lake, on a plank behind the first waterwheel.
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 Coins, Jump Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In Inner Cherry Lake, on a plank after the second waterwheel.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In Inner Cherry Lake, on a plank after the second waterwheel.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In Inner Cherry Lake, on a plank before the third waterwheel.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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? Blocks[edit]
| Item | Location | Image |
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| Coin (both) |
In the first scene, right of the gate. | 
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 Worn-Out Jump x3 (colorless) |
In the second scene, right of the second tree. | 
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 Hopslipper (colorless) |
Same scene, on the walkway between two water wheels. | 
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Worn-Out Jump x3 (colorless) |
In the third scene, between the first tree and the water wheel. | 
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 KO Hammer (colorless) |
Same scene, on the first walkway behind the water wheel. | 
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 Jump (colorless) |
Same scene, at the start of the second walkway. | 
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 KO Hammer |
Same scene, near the southeastern exit. Need to be painted first to access the content inside. | 
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 Worn-Out Hammer x3 (colorless) |
In the fourth scene, in front of the first water wheel. | 
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Worn-Out Hammer x3 (colorless) |
In the fifth scene, in the east of the upper part. | 
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 Mushroom |
Same scene, in the west of the upper part. | 
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Cutouts[edit]
| Location | Reward | Hint | Image |
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| In the first area, on the gate. | Required for completion | None | 
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| In the second area, on the post south of where Mario gets a card slot upgrade. | Three Jump cards |
In Cherry Lake, beyond the second waterwheel... | 
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| In the third area, at the Scenic Viewpoint mountain. | Required for completion | None | 
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| In Inner Cherry Lake, while the waterwheel is aligned with the bridges. | Required for completion | None | 
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Record[edit]
 Cherry Lake - Plays at Cherry Lake | File info |
| Cut Out the Cutout! - Plays while using the Cutout ability | File info |
| #1 Thing Squeezer - Plays while squeezing a Thing | File info |
| Power of the Chosen - Plays during scenes involving the Chosen Toads | File info |
Gallery[edit]
Sprites and models[edit]
World Map Icon
Cherry Lake concept art.
Model of a Sign
Model of a waterwheel with a hole
Screenshots[edit]
The airship.
Huey teaches Mario about Cutout.
A Shy Guy 4-Stack and a single Shy Guy.
The Soggy Guy gives Mario a Card Max Up.
Mario collects Toad's Shoes.
Mario collects Toad's Pants.
The Fan Thing.
Mario, about to hammer the Blue Slurp Guy.
Mario collects Toad's Vest.
The Blue Paint Star when first revealed.
Justice Toad hiding behind a bush.
Pry Guy hits Mario with Justice Toad's diary.
Mario collects the Hero's Journal.
Huey asks Justice Toad for help.
Justice Toad uses his powers to levitate the Mini Paint Star.
Mario in Inner Cherry Lake.
Justice Toad jumps to the Crimson Tower.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | アカミル湖[?] Akamiru-ko |
Red Mill Lake | |
| Dutch | Kersenmeer[?] | Cherry Lake | |
| French | Lac Cerise[?] | Cherry Lake | |
| German | Morellensee[?] | Morello Lake. "Morello" is a species of sour cherries. Also resembles "Forellensee" (trout lake) | |
| Italian | Lago Ciliegia[?] | Cherry Lake | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Lago Cereja[?] | Cherry Lake | |
| Russian | Вишневое озеро[?] Vishnevoye ozero |
Cherry Lake | |
| Spanish | Lago Cereza[?] | Cherry Lake |
Notes[edit]
- Hitting the water wheels with Mario's hammer will cause the wheel to spin faster.
