Poison (obstacle)



Toxic Water is a poisonous liquid found in some games. It's commonly purple or dark green, and, in most appearances can defeat Mario instantly, like Lava.

Super Mario series
In Super Mario Sunshine, Toxic 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 and Noki Bay, the water is polluted and can still hurt Mario, but cannot instantly defeat him.

In New Super Mario Bros. and New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Toxic 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 defeat Mario instantly. Dorrie is the only character that is resistant to poison water.

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

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

It will return in the upcoming game New Super Mario Bros. U, with a similar look and appearing in a haunted stage.

Donkey Kong Country
In Donkey Kong Country, the level Poison Pond takes place in a greenish toxic pond. Although, it's harmless to Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, just like water.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
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.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
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.