Soft sand

Soft sand, also referred to as soft desert sand or simply sand, is a type of Semisolid Platform that can be destroyed. It first appeared in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and Super Mario Bros. 2, where it is found in the deserts of World 2 and World 6. Mario and his friends can dig the sand directly under their feet when is pressed as long as they are not carrying anything with their hands. Toad is the fastest digger, followed by Mario, then Luigi, and finally Princess Toadstool. Soft sand can also be blown up by Bob-ombs and bombs.

Soft sand reappears in World-e of Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3.

In Super Mario Maker 2, SMB2 Mario can dig through Cloud Blocks as if they were soft sand.