Gauntlet Pond
| Level | |
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| Gauntlet Pond | |
 Mario on a platform above the pond | |
| Level code | W3-9 |
| World | World 3 |
| Game | Paper Mario: Sticker Star |
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Gauntlet Pond is the ninth level of World 3 in Paper Mario: Sticker Star. The level takes place in a poisonous pond with several platforms that swing back and forth, along with a few elevated plains. The Wiggler Segment of this area can be seen in the beginning of the level, isolated in a plain in the middle of the poison.
Layout[edit]
At the start of the level, Mario can see the Wiggler Segment in a platform in the middle of the poison, surrounded by Poison Bloopers. Mario must use the various swinging platforms to cross the poisonous pond, where some Snifits can be found. After making it to the other side of the pool, Mario must pull off a Bowser Tape, releasing a log that can be used to safely cross the poisonous pond. Using this log, Mario can reach the platform where the segment is located, but when Mario approaches, the Wiggler Segment runs away.
Mario must then head right, until he is taken to an area with several swinging platforms above another poisonous pool. This time, a Heart Block can be found near the poison. Here, Mario needs to jump from platform to platform, eventually having to pull a Bowser Tape off of a swinging platform, to reach the segment, who once again runs away when Mario comes too close.
Mario eventually finds a Super Star on the poisonous pool, allowing him to become invincible and walk in the poison without taking damage. Mario can use this star to reach the next area, where he finds the Wiggler Segment stuck on a piece of a tree trunk, floating in the poison. Mario needs to jump on the tree trunk and pull the segment off, releasing it. After the Wiggler Segment joins Mario, he must collect the Comet Piece, using the swinging platforms to reach it.
Area Tattle[edit]
- Time to show off your jumping skills! If you fall in, you're definitely getting an exfoliating poison bath.
- This is how the forest SHOULD be: quiet, green, and fragrant. (after the purple Royal Sticker is obtained)
Enemies[edit]
Items[edit]
Other items not included here are peelable Stickers and items from sticker upgrade spot.
Blocks[edit]
| Item | Icon | Location | Image |
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| Burnhammer, Chillhammer, Baahammer (first time), 3x Burnhammer (later times) Shiny Fire Flower, Shiny Ice Flower, Shiny POW Block (first time), 3x Fire Flower (later times) |
      
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Behind the Secret Door found in the second scene. | 
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| Ice Flower | 
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In the third scene, in the middle to the north. | 
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| Line Jump | 
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In the first scene, found right away after entering from the third scene. | 
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Field[edit]
| Item | Icon | Location | Image |
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| 8 Five Coins, HP-Up Heart |  
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In the second area, an arrow on the ground can be seen pointing toward the wall, previously concealed by the poison. Mario must follow and enter the hole in the wall to find them. | .png)
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| Heart | 
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| Sponge | 
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In the third scene, in the northwest part of it. Sponge must be hit three times before it can be picked up. | .png)
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| Super Star | 
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In the second scene, at the end of the poisonous water. | .png)
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Hidden Blocks[edit]
| Item | Icon | Location | Image (Unrevealed) | Image (Revealed) |
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| Fire Flower |
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In the second scene, in the northwest, between two Brick Blocks. | 
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| Chillhammer |
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In the third scene, above the first Brick Block. | 
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| Shell | 
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Same scene, above the second Brick Block. | 
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Paperization Spot[edit]
| Scrap/Sticker | Icon | Location | Image |
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| Secret Door | 
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In the second scene, in the middle of the lower part. | 
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| Random 1x1 Sticker | N/A | In the first scene, to the right of the entrance from the third scene. Required to progress. | 
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| Random 1x1 Sticker | N/A | In the thid scene, in the northeast. Available only after defeating Gooper Blooper. | 
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | アスレチ湖[?] Asurechi-ko |
Pun on「アスレチック」(asurechikku, athletic) and「湖」(ko, lake) | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 勇敢者之湖[?] Yǒnggǎnzhě zhī Hú |
Lake of Brave People | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 山訓湖[?] Shānxùn Hú |
Mountain Athletic Lake | |
| French (NOA) | Lac aux défis[?] | Lake of challenges | |
| French (NOE) | Mares aux défis[?] | Ponds of challenges | |
| German | Verschaukelpfad[?] | "Take for a ride" Path | |
| Italian | Ostacolago[?] | From ostacolo (obstacle) and lago (lake) | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Estanque del Lance[?] | Challenge Pond | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Estanque Tropiezo[?] | Stumble Pond |
