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[[File:Bowser Castle MKDS preview.png|thumb|Lava at Bowser's Castle, in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'']]
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'''Lava''' is a common hazard in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], especially inside castles. Depending on the game, contact with lava either results in Mario losing some health (as seen in most 3D ''Mario'' platformer games and ''[[Paper Mario]]'') or losing a [[Extra life|life]] (as seen from most 2D ''Mario'' platformer games, such as ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' in [[Corona Mountain]], ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', and ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' in [[Bowser]]'s interlude following Chapter 6). Using a [[Super Star]] or equivalent power-up does not protect the player from lava. The effect lava has on [[Bowser]] varies as well, ranging from not affecting him to defeating him.
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|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
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'''Lava''', also known as '''magma''', appears in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] as a common hazard, especially in [[fortress]], [[castle]], and volcano areas. Depending on the game, contact with lava either results in [[Mario]] losing some health (as seen in most 3D ''Super Mario'' platformer games and ''[[Paper Mario]]''), or even losing a [[Extra life|life]] (as seen from most 2D ''Super Mario'' platformer games). [[Super Star]]s or similar power-ups do not protect the player from lava. The effect lava has on [[Bowser]] varies as well, ranging from not affecting him to turning him into [[Dry Bowser]] to defeating him.


Lava in the ''Super Mario'' franchise is usually red or orange, but later entries have introduced different colors, including blue lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and pink lava in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.
Lava is normally red or orange, but later entries have introduced different colors, including blue lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', and pink lava in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Bros.'' / ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
====''Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:SMB NES World 1-4 Screenshot.png|thumb|A lava [[pit]] in ''Super Mario Bros.'']]
[[File:SMB NES World 1-4 Screenshot.png|thumb|A lava [[pit]] in ''Super Mario Bros.'']]
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is an obstacle in every castle level, and falling into it costs Mario or Luigi a life instantly. At the end of the level, Mario or Luigi must destroy the bridge that either Bowser or an [[Impostor Bowser|impostor]] is standing on, causing him to fall into the lava. Lava in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' has the same appearance and purpose, but it can appear in other types of levels as well. In the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version, the secret area in [[World 1-2 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 1-2]] leading to a Warp Zone leading to [[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 4]] has all of the water pits replaced with lava.
Lava makes its debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', where it appears in the castle level of each world. If Mario or Luigi falls into the lava, they will instantly lose a life. At the end of the level, Mario or Luigi must destroy the bridge that either Bowser or an [[fake Bowser|impostor]] is standing on, causing him to fall into the lava.
 
Due to the graphical limitations of the NES at the time, the "lava" uses the water tiles but with different values assigned to the palette and is only a background object (proven by characters falling through the lava and not losing a life the moment they touch it). In the All-Stars remake, lava has a boiling animation and Mario falls behind it.


Due to the graphical limitations of the [[Family Computer]], its {{wp|Western world|Western}} counterpart, the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], and the [[Family Computer Disk System]], lava in ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' both use the [[water]] tiles but with different values assigned to the palette; it is also only a background object (proven by characters falling through the lava and not losing a life the moment they touch it). Lava in the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version was given a boiling animation, and Mario falls behind it.
====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
Lava reappears in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', where it has the same appearance and purpose as it did in ''Super Mario Bros.''


====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File:SMB3 Lava.gif|frame|left]]
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', lava occasionally appears in the Fortress levels in some worlds, usually appearing at the bottom of the level but sometimes appearing on the ceilings. Mario and Luigi always lose a life if they touch lava; however, in the ''Super Mario Advance 4'' port, they will strangely be unaffected when touching lava on the ceiling.
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' causes Mario and Luigi to lose a life on contact. It appears in some [[Fortress]] levels, usually at the bottom of the level. Touching the lava on the ceiling in [[Sky Land|World 5]]'s [[World 5-Fortress 2|second fortress]] oddly does not cost Mario or Luigi a life.


====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World''====
[[File:SMW Chocolatefortress.png|thumb|left|Chocolate lava in Chocolate Fortress]]
[[File:Iggy's_Castle_Gate.png|thumb|Lava in Super Mario World]]
Lava in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' retains its lethal properties, and appears in fortress, castle, and some underground levels. Once again, Mario or Luigi will instantly lose a life if they fall into the lava. In certain caves, there is a brighter color of lava which frequently has [[Lava Lift|Skull Raft]]s on it; these rafts are the only way to complete these levels. If Yoshi, a power-up, or an enemy falls into the lava, it slowly sinks into the lava and eventually disappears; if Mario is riding Yoshi at the time, he will lose a life (although a glitch allows Yoshi to stand on slanted lava slopes). Chocolate lava (or possibly boiling hot mud or tar) appears in [[Chocolate Fortress]] and [[Chocolate Island 4]], as the first differently colored lava in a ''Super Mario'' game, to match the theme of [[Chocolate Island]], functioning identically to normal colored lava.  
[[File:Vanilla_Dome_3.png|thumb|left|The brighter lava with skull rafts, found in caves]]
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In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', lava appears in fortress and castle levels as well as certain underground levels. Once again, Mario or Luigi will instantly lose a life if they fall into the lava. In certain caves, there is a brighter color of lava which frequently has skull rafts on it; these rafts are the only way to complete these levels. If Yoshi, a power-up, or an enemy falls into the lava, it slowly sinks into the lava and eventually disappears; if Mario is riding Yoshi at the time, he will lose a life (although a glitch allows Yoshi to stand on slanted lava slopes). There is also gray lava found in [[Chocolate Fortress]] and [[Chocolate Island 4]], which functions the same as normal lava, to match the theme of [[Chocolate Island]].


====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
[[File:SM64 LLL Entrance.png|thumb|Lava in Lethal Lava Land in ''Super Mario 64'']]
[[File:SM64 LLL Entrance.png|thumb|Lethal Lava Land]]
Lava in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its [[Super Mario 64 DS|remake]] is a lethal obstacle covering much of [[Lethal Lava Land]] and [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], and it can release [[Lava Bubble|Sparkies]] and [[Fire Snake|Firesnake]]-like clumps of fire. Unlike in the 2D ''Super Mario'' games, when any character touches lava, he jumps into the air and rapidly loses three wedges of [[Health Meter|health]] (or four and a half wedges if [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], or [[Wario]] has no [[cap]]).<ref>{{cite|author=UncommentatedPannen|date=July 21, 2016|url=youtu.be/XeGNpeFOOCY?t=316|title=HP|timestamp=5:16|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=October 16, 2018}}</ref> Both lava stages feature enemies referred to as [[Bully|Bullies]] that try to knock Mario into lava, although Mario can jump on them or punch them to knock them into lava for coins. In the remake, Wario is able to withstand lava with his [[Metal Mario|metal]] power-up. When walking on lava, he will move as if he is in [[quicksand]].
In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', lava covers much of [[Lethal Lava Land]] and [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]. This lava releases [[Lava Bubble]]s and [[Fire Snake]]-like clumps of fire. Unlike the 2D Mario games, when Mario touches lava, he jumps into the air and loses three wedges of [[Health Meter|health]]. In his capless form, Mario loses one or two additional health point(s).<ref>UncommentatedPannen (July 21, 2016). [https://youtu.be/XeGNpeFOOCY?t=316 HP] (5:16). ''YouTube.'' Retrieved October 16, 2018.</ref> Both lava stages feature enemies referred to as [[Bully|Bullies]] that try to knock Mario into lava, although Mario can jump on them or punch them to knock them into lava for coins.
 
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', [[Wario]] is able to withstand lava with his [[Metal Mario (form)|metal]] power-up. When walking on lava, he will move as if he is in [[quicksand]].


====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' is located only in [[Corona Mountain]], where it covers the entire bottom of the stage, and Mario loses a life from touching it. A similar substance known as [[burning goop]] (or "lava")<ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J; Stratton, Bryan; Stratton, Stephen|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=153|date=September 3, 2002|isbn=0-7615-3961-1|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us}}</ref> appears throughout [[Pianta Village]], where it had painted by [[Shadow Mario]] with his [[magic brush]]. Touching the burning goop causes Mario to leap in the air while losing health, similarly to ''Super Mario 64''.
[[File:SMS Corona Mountain Boat Ride.png|thumb|left|Lava at Corona Mountain in ''Super Mario Sunshine'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', lava is found only in [[Corona Mountain]]. It covers the entire bottom of the stage, and serves as a major stage hazard in that level. If Mario touches the lava, he instantly loses a life.
 
Another substance known as [[Goop#Burning goop|burning goop]] serves a similar function throughout [[Pianta Village]]. This 'lava', which was painted by [[Shadow Mario]] with his [[Magic Paintbrush]], will cause Mario to leap in the air while losing health similarly to ''Super Mario 64''.


====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
Lava in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' is an obstacle functioning identically as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' in that it causes Mario to lose a life upon contact, even while he is [[Mega Mario|Mega]]. Lava in {{world-link|1|castlen|World 1-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}} turns Bowser into [[Dry Bowser]] after he falls into it by the end of the level. Lava appears in most Castle levels, {{world-link|4|towern|World 4-Tower (New Super Mario Bros.)}} and a few levels in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 8]]. Rising lava is a major hazard in some of the levels.
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', lava appears in most Castle levels and a few levels in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 8]]. Some of these levels feature rising lava as a major hazard. As with the other 2D platformer Mario games, when Mario falls on the lava, he instantly loses a life. [[Mega Mario]] is also vulnerable to lava if he somehow manages to fall into it.
 
Bowser became [[Dry Bowser]] after he fell into the lava as a result of his first defeat from Mario.


====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:Lava Planet Steel Platform Area.png|thumb|left|Lava in the Melty Molten Galaxy]]
[[File:Lava Planet Steel Platform Area.png|thumb|Lava in the Melty Molten Galaxy]]
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' appears in every [[Bowser]] level, though [[Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor]] has considerably more lava than the other Bowser levels, and lots of lava can also be found in the hot portions of [[Freezeflame Galaxy]] and in [[Melty Molten Galaxy]]. Other galaxies, while not composed of lava entirely, do rely heavily on the presence of lava as a major obstacle in some areas. Lava causes Mario to catch on fire and jump into the air, similarly as in ''Super Mario 64'', but it now costs him a wedge of health and is followed by him running uncontrollably. Lava can be crossed by Mario safely if he is under the effects of the [[Ice Flower]].
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', lava is found mainly in each [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] level, where it usually comprises most of the landscape. In fact, Bowser Jr.'s third level in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' is actually called [[Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor]], and features considerably more lava than the other Bowser or Bowser Jr. levels. Another notable location for lava is [[Freezeflame Galaxy]], especially in the hot portions and when the two themes, hot and cold, mix. Finally, [[Melty Molten Galaxy]] has a significant amount of lava. Other galaxies, while not entirely composed of only lava, do rely heavily on the presence of lava as a major obstacle in some areas. As in ''Super Mario 64'', when Mario touches the lava, he catches fire, jumps into the air, and runs uncontrollably, losing 1 wedge of health. However, the [[Ice Flower]] allows [[Ice Mario]] to skate across lava safely.


====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:NSMBW World 8-C First Room.png|thumb|Lava in [[World 8-Bowser's Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8-Bowser's Castle]]]]
[[File:NSMBW World 8-C First Room.png|thumb|left|200px|Lava in [[World 8-Bowser's Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8-Bowser's Castle]]]]
Lava in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' appears in most castle levels, in most [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8]] levels, and in [[World 9-6 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9-6]]. Like in most ''Super Mario Bros.'' games, touching lava causes the player to lose a life: in this case, Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]], or [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]].
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' lava returns in most castle levels, in most [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8]] levels, and in [[World 9-6 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9-6]]. As in most 2D ''Mario'' platformers, Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]] and [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] lose a life if they touch the lava.


====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' is functionally identical as in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', damaging Mario and sending him flying high in the air. Lava appears throughout the Bowser and Bowser Jr. galaxy stages, and is featured prominently in [[Shiverburn Galaxy]] and [[Melty Monster Galaxy]] as well.
[[File:Mario Pull Star Magmaargh SMG2.png|thumb|A [[Magmaargh]] from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']]
Lava serves the same function in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' as it does in its predecessor, damaging Mario and sending him flying high in the air. Lava, again, is a common element in the Bowser and Bowser Jr. levels, and features prominently in [[Shiverburn Galaxy]] in a similar fashion to Freezeflame Galaxy from ''Super Mario Galaxy''.


====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
Lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' is as hazardous as in ''Super Mario Sunshine'' and the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series, by causing Mario or Luigi to lose a life on contact. Lava appears in Castle levels, some levels of [[World 8 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 8]] and a few of the levels in the Special Worlds.
[[File:World 1 5 SM3DL.png|thumb|left|Lava at Bowser's Castle in ''Super Mario 3D Land'']]
In ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', lava appears in Castle levels, some levels of [[World 8 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 8]] and a few of the levels in the Special Worlds. As in ''Super Mario Sunshine'' and the 2D ''Mario'' platformers, lava makes Mario or Luigi lose a life on contact.


====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
Lava in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' costs the player a life upon contact, like in the other ''Super Mario Bros.'' games. Lava appears in many castle levels, especially [[Bowser's Castle]], as well as in many [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 6]] levels, {{world-link|5|towern2|World 5-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}} and {{world-link|star|7|World Star-7 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}}. Rising lava is summoned by Bowser during the final boss battle against him.
Lava appears once again in castle levels, especially in [[Bowser's Castle]]. In the final battle, [[Bowser]] gains the ability to summon rising lava. Once again [[Mario]] (or [[Luigi]]) will instantly lose a life if he touches lava.


====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
[[File:NSMBU Iggy's Volcanic Castle Screenshot.jpg|thumb|200px|Lava in Iggy's Volcanic Castle.]]
[[File:NSMBU Iggy's Volcanic Castle Screenshot.jpg|thumb|200px|Lava in Iggy's Volcanic Castle.]]
Lava in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and their [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|Nintendo Switch port]] costs the player (in this case, Mario, Luigi, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, [[Toadette]], or [[Nabbit]]) an extra life, as in other ''Super Mario Bros.'' titles. It appears especially in castles like [[Iggy's Volcanic Castle]]. Although [[Peach's Castle (world)|Peach's Castle]], after Bowser's renovation, does include lava, lava is not involved in the final battle with Bowser.
Lava also appears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and its port, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'', especially in castles like [[Iggy's Volcanic Castle]]. Although Peach's Castle, after Bowser's renovation, does include lava, lava is not involved in the final battle with Bowser. As in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' and other 2D ''Mario'' platformers, contact with lava makes Mario, Luigi, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, [[Toadette]] and [[Nabbit]] lose a life.


====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
====''Super Mario 3D World''====
[[File:SM3DW Mario Luigi Fire Bro.png|thumb|left|Blue lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'']]
[[File:SM3DW Mario Luigi Fire Bro.png|thumb|left|Blue lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'']]
Lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|its Nintendo Switch version]] is a major hazard in some stages, and again takes away a life from the player (either Mario, Luigi, Peach, [[Toad]], or [[Rosalina]]). Some stages feature lava with a deep blue glow; unlike real-world {{wp|blue lava}}, which is actually fire produced by burning sulfur, the physical and gameplay properties of in-game blue lava are identical to those of normal, red-orange lava.
Lava appears in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' as a major hazard in some stages. As in ''Super Mario 3D Land'', contact with lava makes Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Blue Toad, and Rosalina lose one life. Some stages have a type of blue lava that acts identically to normal lava.
 
Lava in the remake's ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'' mode has the same effect as before, but since it does not use a life system, touching lava takes away fifty coins instead. The greatest abundance of lava is located in [[Mount Magmeow]] and [[Roiling Roller Isle]]. Additionally, if Mario touches lava while giant during a battle with [[Fury Bowser]], he will take damage.


====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' is a non-placeable object restricted to the bottom of castle themed levels only, meaning it is not possible to place separate lava pits individually, either in the castle theme or in other level themes. The lava is animated in all game styles, including the ''Super Mario Bros.'' game style, and the player will lose a life on contact rather than falling through it to be consistent with other game styles.
Lava appears in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''. Unlike most hazards, lava is restricted to the bottom of castle themed levels; it's not possible to place separate lava pits individually, either in the castle theme or in other level themes.
 
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====''Super Mario Run''====
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' returns as an obstacle, though its texture is based on the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style from ''Super Mario Maker'', but not ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' itself.


====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:SMO E3 2017 screenshot 5.png|thumb|Mario swimming in pink lava after taking control of a Lava Bubble in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
[[File:SMO E3 2017 screenshot 5.png|thumb|Mario swimming in pink lava after taking control of a Lava Bubble]]
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' is a hazardous obstacle functioning identically as in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. It is located in the [[Moon Kingdom]], the [[Seaside Kingdom]], and the [[Darker Side]], as well as pink lava appearing in the [[Luncheon Kingdom]]. Lava in certain 2D segments are depicted after their appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'' Mario can travel across lava by [[capture|capturing]] a [[Lava Bubble]]. Lava in the Seaside Kingdom can be cleared away by Mario using a [[Gushen]].
Lava returns in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', where it has the same function as the lava from the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games. Regular lava is found in the [[Moon Kingdom]], the [[Seaside Kingdom]], and the [[Darker Side]], and pink lava is found in the [[Luncheon Kingdom]]. Lava with its appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'' can be found in 2D segments. Mario can travel across lava by [[capture|capturing]] a Lava Bubble. In the Seaside Kingdom, Mario can use a [[Gushen]] to clear away lava.


====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
[[File:SMM2 Wobbly Seesaw Castle.png|left|200px|thumb|Lava in [[Wobbly Seesaw Castle]] of ''Super Mario Maker 2'']]
[[File:SMM2 Wobbly Seesaw Castle.png|left|200px|thumb|Lava in [[Wobbly Seesaw Castle]]]]
Lava returns in the castle theme in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' serving the same role as in previous games. Players can now set the default lava level and/or have it rise and fall at a set speed. The speed can be adjusted to either slow or fast. A [[Warp Pipe]] leading into lava will block the player from exiting it in the sub-area.
Lava returns in the castle theme in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' serving the same role as in previous games. Players can now set the default lava level and/or have it rise and fall at a set speed. The speed can be adjusted to either slow or fast.
 
====''Super Mario Bros. 35''====
Lava in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 35]]'' functions identically to the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', due to this game being a battle-royale adaptation of the original.
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
[[File:Bowser Castle MKDS preview.png|thumb|Lava at Bowser's Castle, in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'']]
[[File:Bowser Castle MKDS preview.png|thumb|Lava at Bowser's Castle, in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'']]
Lava in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series appears in every [[Bowser's Castle#Mario Kart series|Bowser's Castle]] course and {{classic-link|Wii|Grumble Volcano}}. When falling into lava, a driver is slowed down, and they are forced to wait for [[Lakitu]] to pull them out before they can continue racing. Courses with lava usually feature [[Lava Bubble]]s and in later games, [[Lava Geyser]]s as obstacles for driving and gliding racers, causing them to spin out and likely fall into the lava when touched.  
In the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, lava appears in many race courses, most frequently [[Bowser's Castle#Mario Kart series|Bowser's Castle]]. Falling into lava delays the racers, as they must wait for a [[Lakitu]] to pull them out to continue the race. Lava in the later games can also spout [[Lava Geyser]]s that serve as obstacles for driving and gliding racers.
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===''Wario'' franchise===
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''====
[[File:SMW2 PoochyTraps.png|thumb|left|A [[Yoshi (species)|Green Yoshi]] rides on [[Poochy]] to avoid the lava pond below him.]]
Lava in ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' is the main obstacle of [[Stove Canyon]]. Lava causes [[Wario]] to instantly lose a life upon contact, functionally identical to their appearance in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series. In particular, [[Course No.20]] has a wall of lava that chases Wario. [[Bō]] are obstacles that jump out of lava at regular intervals.
Much like in the ''Super Mario'' series, lava is an instant death in the ''Yoshi's Island'' series as well. Coming into contact with lava will cause a Yoshi to instantly lose a life, regardless of whether or not the Yoshi is invincible. Falling into lava or spikes are the only ways Yoshi's death is shown on-screen (not counting when the baby is snatched away); the former shows him spinning and collapsing, while the latter shows him flying off-screen.
 
====''Virtual Boy Wario Land''====
Lava in ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'' functions identically as in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'', and is first seen in [[Stage 1 (Virtual Boy Wario Land)|Stage 1]] of the game.
 
====''Wario Land 4''====
Lava in ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' is an obstacle that causes Wario to lose a heart and several [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|coins]] (three silver coins if he has more than 300 points) from jumping into it, though Wario can otherwise move in it as normal. Wario must jump out of the lava onto solid ground in order to avoid losing any more health. Lava appears in in [[Fiery Cavern]], where [[Lava Geyser|Lava geysers]] appear in nearly every pit of lava in the level, where lava rapidly emerges to a certain height and retreats slowly. After hitting the level's [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]], all the columns of lava rising from geysers will freeze in place and become walls as well as platforms.


====''Wario: Master of Disguise''====
This also applies to the game ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', where a Yoshi will be lost upon touching lava, and it is also one of the few hazards that the [[Super Happy]] form is useless against.
Magma in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'' is the main medium in [[Sweatmore Peak]], and if Wario falls into the lava, he will move around as he would in water, but will constantly take damage without proper equipment. Before plunging into magma, he has to acquire the [[Sweatmore Hotpants]] in order to become immune to most of the magma in the level. Certain areas inside the magma are hotter and require finding the [[Sweatmore Superhotpants]]. Only robotic enemies, such as [[Battle Salmon]], [[Snackeral]]s, [[Cyborca]]s and [[RoboUrchin]]s, are seen to be able to endure magma.
 
====''Wario Land: Shake It!''====
In ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'', lava is found in the levels [[Mt. Lava Lava]] and [[Sneak Peak]]. Like in the previous game, Wario will lose health if he drops into lava but can otherwise walk in it. Lava can be used to defeat land-based enemies, including [[Volcannon]]s. Black [[Scarracuda]]s can be found swimming at the surface of lava, jumping out at Wario to bite him whenever he gets above them.
 
===''Yoshi'' franchise===
[[File:SMW2 PoochyTraps.png|thumb|left|A [[Yoshi (species)|Green Yoshi]] rides on [[Poochy]] to avoid the lava pond below him.]]
Lava in the ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' franchise is a hazardous obstacle which can make a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] lose a life instantly. Falling into lava, touching spikes, and getting crushed are the only ways Yoshi's death is shown on-screen (not counting when [[Baby Mario#Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Baby Mario]] is snatched away); the former shows him flying off-screen, while the latter two show him spinning and collapsing. Yoshi can ride on [[Poochy]] to safely travel across lava. Lava commonly includes enemies such as [[Gargantua Blargg]]s. This also applies to ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', where a Yoshi will be lost upon touching lava, and it is also one of the few hazards that the [[Super Happy]] form is useless against.
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===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', lava appears in [[Pipe Vault]], [[Barrel Volcano]], and [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]]. Contact with lava causes Mario to warp back to the entrance of a room. In the two platforming challenges in Bowser's Keep, which Mario gets ten chances to complete, falling into lava will remove one of his chances along with several coins, and warp him back.
[[File:CrocodileCauldron.png|thumb|[[Crocodile Cauldron]], the lava world of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]
Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' is an obstacle appearing mainly in the area [[Crocodile Cauldron]], a large volcanically active area. Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' is also common, but now in the world [[Krem Cauldron]], a hybrid of Crocodile Cauldron and [[Krem Quay]] from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.


====''Donkey Kong 64''====
===''Paper Mario'' series===
Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' is an obstacle that causes the Kongs to lose a health point whenever they touch it. Unlike many other games of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], lava can be walked on, and [[Donkey Kong]] can do so without taking damage if he is under the effects of [[Strong Kong]]. The lava in the battle arena when fighting [[Dogadon]] in either [[Angry Aztec]] or [[Fungi Forest]], and in the lobby for [[Hideout Helm]] takes away all of the Kong's health instantly.
[[File:PM Mario and Sushi in Mt Lavalava.png|thumb|Lava in Mt. Lavalava in ''Paper Mario'']]
Lava is rarely seen in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]. In ''[[Paper Mario]]'' there are only two areas to feature lava; the first is inside the volcano [[Mt. Lavalava]], and the second is inside [[Bowser's Castle]]. If Mario falls into the lava, he loses one hit point, and on most occasions, he needs to have [[Parakarry]] or [[Lakilester]] carry him over it.


====''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''====
Lava appears again in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. In this game, it is found only during the two Bowser events; the first around Bowser's Castle, and the second in a stage reminiscent of ''Super Mario Bros.''. Mario himself never encounters any lava.
Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' is a prevalent obstacle in the levels [[Grim Volcano]], [[Ancient Foundry]], [[Lava Cavern]] and [[Magma Coliseum]]. Touching lava causes Donkey Kong to lose a [[Heart (item)|heart]] from his health meter and is quickly launched back to the platform he was last situated on. Once there, he will uncontrollably run around in circles and wail with his rump fuming for a few moments. This period can be shortened if the player repeatedly taps the [[Nintendo GameCube#DK Bongos|DK Bongo controllers]] or, in the [[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat|''New Play Control!'' version]], shakes the [[nwiki:Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] or [[nwiki:Nunchuk|Nunchuk]].


====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', there is no lava, save the lava around Bowser's Castle in the introduction screen. The tattle for the [[Lava Bubble]], however, says that the player must avoid them while the player is jumping over lava, implying the pits it jumps out of are filled with lava.
Rising lava in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' is an obstacle in the level [[Fiery Volcano]].


====''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' / ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', lava appears in W5-5, [[Rugged Road]], and in W5-6, [[Rumble Volcano]]. In the first area of Rugged Road, Mario cannot go over the rising lava, so he must use a freezing type [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|Sticker]] to cross. In the other areas, Mario uses rock pieces floating on the lava to cross. In Rumble Volcano, Mario must avoid the lava. If Mario falls in the lava, he loses 3 [[Heart Point]]s.
Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and [[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|its Nintendo 3DS version]] appears in most levels of the [[Volcano]] world, as well as two other Key Temple stages, [[Tumblin' Temple]] and [[Perilous Passage]].


====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', lava appears in [[Kiwano Temple]], [[Redpepper Volcano]], and [[Redpepper Crater]]. ''Super Mario Bros. 3''-style lava appears in the [[Green Energy Plant]]. In Kiwano Temple, it appears near the end of the level. If Mario falls in the lava in this level, he will receive an automatic [[Game Over]]. In Redpepper Volcano and Redpepper Crater, it appears throughout the level. If Mario falls into the lava in these levels, he loses 30 [[Health Point|HP]]. Draggadon must be used to ride across the lava in Redpepper Volcano.
Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' appears only in the levels [[Spinning Spines]], [[Meltdown Mayhem]] and [[Volcano Dome]], where touching it causes the Kongs to lose a life instantly.


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Mario Party'' series===
Lava in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' is an obstacle appearing in [[Pipe Vault]], [[Barrel Volcano]], and [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]]. Touching lava warps Mario back to the entrance of a room. There is lava in the two platforming challenges in Bowser's Keep, which Mario has ten chances to complete, and falling into lava will remove one of his chances along with several coins, and warp him back.
In the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], lava appears as a hazard to be avoided primarily in [[mini-game]]s. Most Bowser-related game boards, additionally, involve lava in some way.


===''Mario Party'' series===
Lava in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] is a hazard to be avoided mostly during certain [[minigame]]s. Lava is involved in a majority of Bowser-themed game boards.
====''Mario Party 2''====
====''Mario Party 2''====
Lava in ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' appears in the minigame [[Hexagon Heat]], which involves moving over to the colored spot Toad indicates using the flags he holds. The platforms will slowly fall into lava as a different one is called. Another minigame in both the original and the sequel, [[Handcar Havoc]], involves steering a handcar, and leaning so it does not tip over the edge of the tracks and into lava. However, it is impossible to fall off the edge in the ''Mario Party 2'' version, which is in the sky and has no lava as a result. [[Lava Tile Isle]] involves pushing players off the moving tiles and into lava.
[[File:MP1 Handcar Havoc.png|thumb|left|The lava pool in [[Handcar Havoc]]]]
The minigame [[Hexagon Heat]] from ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' involves moving over to the colored spot Toad indicates using the flags he holds. The platforms will slowly fall into lava as a different one is called. Another minigame in both the original and the sequel, [[Handcar Havoc]], involves steering a handcar, and leaning so it does not tip over the edge of the tracks and into lava, however it is impossible to fall off the edge in the ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' version, which is in the sky and has no lava as a result. [[Lava Tile Isle]] involves pushing players off the moving tiles and into lava.


====''Mario Party 4'' / ''Mario Party: The Top 100''====
====''Mario Party 4'' / ''Mario Party: The Top 100''====
Lava in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' appears in the minigame [[Chain Chomp Fever]], where player must avoid falling into the lava while staying out of the way of the [[Chain Chomp]]. Lava in [[The Final Battle! (minigame)|The Final Battle!]] is also a minigame where the player must avoid touching the lava. In ''Mario Party 4'', if the player falls into the lava, they will instantly lose the minigame, while in ''Mario Party: The Top 100'', falling in the lava only makes the player lose one hit point, instead of instantly losing.
The minigame [[Chain Chomp Fever]] in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' involves staying out of the way of the [[Chain Chomp]], while also avoiding falling into the lava. The mini-game [[The Final Battle! (minigame)|The Final Battle!]] involved getting to and fighting Bowser by solving puzzles and, once again, avoiding falling into lava. In ''Mario Party 4'', if the player falls into the lava, they will instantly lose the minigame, while in ''Mario Party: The Top 100'', falling in the lava only makes the player lose one hit point, instead of instantly losing.


====''Mario Party 5''====
====''Mario Party 5''====
The minigame [[Revolving Fire]] has lava surrounding the arena, trapping the players, and the lone player has to eliminate the other three by rotating the fire or by ground-pounding to trigger a lava wave.
The [[Revolving Fire]] minigame has lava surrounding the arena, trapping the players, and the lone player has to eliminate the other three by rotating the fire or by ground pounding to trigger a lava wave.


====''Mario Party 6''====
====''Mario Party 6''====
[[File:Burnstile.png|thumb|200px|Lava in [[Burnstile]] in ''Mario Party 6'']]
[[File:Burnstile.png|thumb|200px|Lava in [[Burnstile]]]]
Lava in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' appears in the minigame [[Burnstile]], where players have to jump over a turnstile and avoid touching lava, otherwise they are eliminated from the minigame.
The ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' minigame [[Burnstile]] involves leaping over a turnstile while also trying to stay on their team's area, which is surrounded by lava.


====''Mario Party Advance''====
====''Mario Party Advance''====
Lava in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' is an obstacle in the minigame [[Stompbot XL]], which involves the player avoiding the lava as it heads toward them, and in the minigame [[Go-go Pogo]], where it must be avoided by the player while they use a pogo to get to the end.
In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', the mini-game [[Stompbot XL]] involves trying to avoid the lava heading towards the player, while avoiding obstacles like walls, rocks, and small patches of lava. Also, the mini-game [[Go-go Pogo]] has the player using a pogo to get to the end while avoiding the lava below and other obstacles. Touching any of the hazards will cause the player to lose the minigame.


====''Mario Party 7''====
====''Mario Party 7''====
[[File:TreasureDome.png|thumb|left|200px|Lava in the background of [[Treasure Dome!]] in ''Mario Party 7'']]
Despite not having lava as a hazard, the minigames [[Treasure Dome]] and [[Tunnel of Lava!]] from ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' is filled with it. The minigame [[Magmagical Journey!]] contains much lava that acts as an obstacle.
Lava in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' appears abundantly in the minigame [[Magmagical Journey!]], as an obstacle. Lava is also abundant in the minigames [[Treasure Dome!]] and [[Tunnel of Lava!]], but despite this fact, Lava is not an obstacle in either minigame.
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====''Mario Party 8''====
====''Mario Party 8''====
Lava in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' is an obstacle in the minigame [[Lava or Leave 'Em]], where players also have to dodge [[Lava Bubble]]s. The lava in the minigame [[Lava Lobbers]] is where a player falls into if they are hit three times. Lava in the minigame [[Pumper Cars]] is involved during one section of the course, where the characters racing across a bridge with lava below it, as Lava Bubbles are seen jumping out of the pit.
The minigame [[Lava or Leave 'Em]] from ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' once again involves dodging [[Lava Bubble]]s while staying away from lava. Lava also appears in the mini-game [[Lava Lobbers]]. In the minigame [[Pumper Cars]], one section of the course involves the characters racing across a bridge with lava below it, as Lava Bubbles are seen jumping out of the pit.


====''Mario Party 9''====
====''Mario Party 9''====
[[File:MP9 2-Player Bowser Pop.png|thumb|200px|Lava in the background of [[Bowser Pop]] in ''Mario Party 9'']]
[[File:MP9 2-Player Bowser Pop.png|thumb|left|200px|Lava in the background of [[Bowser Pop]]]]
Lava in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'' appears as a board obstacle, in [[Magma Mine]], as one of the most dangerous obstacles. The lava in Magma Mine rises two spaces every turn, and if the lava catches up to the cart, the captain loses half of their [[Mini Star]]s. Lava appears in the minigame [[Magma Mayhem]], where the players must knock their adversaries off a tilting platform, making them sink into the magma. It also appears in the minigames [[Tumble Temple]], [[Bowser Pop]], and [[Double Pounder]], as an aesthetic element. In the boss battle [[Spike Strike]], the players and [[Spike]] are inside a volcano, on a rock surrounded by lava, which rises for the second half, giving less time for players to make a decision. The lava in [[Chain Chomp Romp]] is seen flowing down from the volcanoes in the background, but has no effect on gameplay.
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', lava appears in [[Magma Mine]], as one of the most dangerous obstacles in the board. The lava rises two spaces every turn; if the lava catches up to the cart, the captain loses half of their [[Mini Star]]s. In [[Magma Mayhem]], the players must knock their adversaries out of a tilting platform, making them sink into the magma. It also appears in the minigames [[Tumble Temple]], [[Bowser Pop]] and [[Double Pounder]], as an aesthetic element. In the Boss Battle [[Spike Strike]], the players and [[Spike]] are inside a volcano, on a rock surrounded by lava. In the second half, the lava rises, giving less time to the players think. In [[Chain Chomp Romp]], the volcanoes in the background are in eruption, and lava is seen running down them.


====''Mario Party 10''====
====''Mario Party 10''====
Lava in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' surrounds the whole board, [[Chaos Castle]], where many of the enemies and gimmicks are also lava-related.
In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', lava plays a key role in the board [[Chaos Castle]], where lava surrounds the whole area. Many of the enemies and gimmicks are lava-related.
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====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''===  
Lava in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' appears in [[World 4 (Mario Party: Star Rush)|World 4]] of Toad Scramble mode, where if a player is located where lava is about to rise, they will automatically be sent to another location while losing some coins.
Lava appears in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' in [[Bowser Badlands]], functioning the same as water.


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
Lava appears in two of the ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' games. It first appears in [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong|the original game]], appearing in [[Fire Mountain (world)|Fire Mountain]] and [[Fire Mountain Plus]]. It acts like in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' games: If Mario touches it, he will burn and lose a life. There are also lava geysers in some levels that can lift platforms and help Mario get higher up. There is also rising lava in a few levels.
[[File:PM Mario and Sushi in Mt Lavalava.png|thumb|Lava in Mt. Lavalava in ''Paper Mario'']]
Lava in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' appears in two areas only: the first is inside of [[Mt. Lavalava]], and the second is inside of [[Bowser's Castle]]. If Mario falls into the lava, he loses one hit point, and most cases require Mario to be carried over the lava by [[Parakarry]] or [[Lakilester]].


====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
Lava later appears in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', only appearing on the fifth floor, [[Lava Dome]]. If a mini toy falls into lava, much like before, it will burn up. Lava geysers also reappear in this game as well.
Lava in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' appears only during the two Bowser events; the first around Bowser's Castle, and the second in [[World 3 (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|World 3]], a stage reminiscent of ''Super Mario Bros.'' Lava is not encountered by Mario or his party at any point during their journey.


====''Super Paper Mario''====
===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
Lava in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' is nearly absent, save for the non-interactive lava surrounding Bowser's Castle in the introduction screen. [[Lava Bubble]]s are suggested to jump out of lava from their [[tattle]], which says that the player must avoid them while jumping over lava.
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
[[File:CrocodileCauldron.png|left|thumb|[[Crocodile Cauldron]]]]
[[File:DKJC Fiery Volcano.png|thumb|[[Fiery Volcano]] has lava in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'']]
Lava's first appearance in a ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' game is in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', as an obstacle found primarily in the area [[Crocodile Cauldron]], a large volcanically-active area. In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', lava is slightly less common due to Crocodile Cauldron being fused together with the large and swampy [[Krem Quay]] to create [[Krem Cauldron]].


====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
Lava in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' is an overworld obstacle that causes Mario to lose three [[Heart Point]]s on contact. Rising lava in the first area of [[Rugged Road]] cannot be crossed by Mario, so he must use a freezing type [[sticker]] to accomplish this. In the other areas, Mario uses rock pieces floating on the lava to cross. Lava in Rumble Volcano has to simply be avoided by Mario.
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', the Kongs lose a health point whenever they come into contact with lava. However, lava can be walked on, and [[Donkey Kong]] is able to do so without receiving damage if he is [[Strong Kong|invincible]].


====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
====''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''====
Lava in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' appears in [[Kiwano Temple]], [[Redpepper Volcano]], and [[Redpepper Crater]], while lava designed after its appearance from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' appears in the [[Green Energy Plant]]. Lava in the Kiwano Temple appears near the end, and if Mario falls into the lava here, he receives an automatic [[Game Over]]. Lava in Redpepper Volcano and Redpepper Crater is present throughout, but if Mario falls into the lava in either of these levels, he loses just 30 [[Health Point|HP]] instead. Draggadon must be used to ride across the lava in Redpepper Volcano.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', lava is a prevalent obstacle in the levels [[Grim Volcano]], [[Ancient Foundry]], [[Lava Cavern]] and [[Magma Coliseum]]. When Donkey Kong falls in lava, he loses a [[Heart (item)|heart]] from his health meter and is quickly launched back to the platform he was last situated on. Once there, he will uncontrollably run around in circles and wail with his rump fuming for a few moments. This period can be shortened if the player repeatedly taps the [[Nintendo GameCube#DK Bongos|DK Bongo controllers]] or, in the [[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat|''New Play Control!'' version]], shakes the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] or [[Wii#Nunchuk|Nunchuk]].


====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
====''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' / ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D'' / ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
[[File:PMTOK Hotfoot Crater.jpg|thumb|left|Lava in Hotfoot Crater]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', lava is present in most levels of the [[Volcano]], as well as two other [[Tumblin' Temple|Key]] [[Perilous Passage|Temple]] stages. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', lava only appears in the levels [[Spinning Spines]], [[Meltdown Mayhem]] and [[Volcano Dome]]. In all these games, the Kongs instantly lose a life if they fall into it.
Lava in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' appears at the bottom of [[Hotfoot Crater]], and falling into the Lava causes Mario to receive an instant Game Over.
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===''Wario'' franchise===
====''Wario Land'' series====
=====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''=====
In ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', lava is the primary obstacle in [[Stove Canyon]] and functions like in the 2D ''Mario'' games, causing [[Wario]] to instantly lose a life when he touches it. [[Course No. 20]], in particular, features a wall of lava that chases Wario. [[Bōtsu]] are obstacles that jump out of lava at regular intervals.


===''Mario Golf'' series===  
=====''Virtual Boy Wario Land''=====
Lava in the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]] appears in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' in [[Bowser Badlands]], ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' in the [[Mushroom Course]], ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' in [[Bowser's Castle (golf course)|Bowser's Castle]], and ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' in [[Bowser Highlands]]. Prior to ''Super Rush'', if the ball lands in lava, it is counted [[List of golfing terms#Out of bounds|out of bounds]], giving the player a penalty and forcing them to repeat their stroke. In ''Super Rush'', it is considered an ordinary [[List of golfing terms#Penalty area|penalty area]] like a [[List of golfing terms#Water hazard|water hazard]], placing the ball near the lava instead of back to its original position.
Lava returns with the same function in ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'' and is first seen in [[Stage 1 (Virtual Boy Wario Land)|Stage 1]] of the game.


===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
=====''Wario Land 4''=====
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====
Lava appears in ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' as an obstacle in [[Fiery Cavern]]. When Wario jumps into it, he loses a heart and several [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|coins]] (three silver coins if he has more than 300 points), but can otherwise move in it as normal. He must jump out of the lava onto solid ground in order to avoid losing any more health. [[Lava Geyser|Lava geysers]] are found in almost every pit of lava in the level, where lava rapidly emerges to a certain height and retreats slowly. After hitting the level's [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]], all the columns of lava rising from geysers will freeze in place and become walls as well as platforms.
Lava in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' appears in [[Fire Mountain (world)|Fire Mountain]] and [[Fire Mountain Plus]]. It acts identically to its appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''Super Mario World'': if Mario touches lava, he burns and loses a life. Lava geysers also appear in some levels, which can lift platforms and help Mario reach higher places. Rising lava is also featured in a few levels.


====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
=====''Wario Land: Shake It!''=====
Lava in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' appears only on the fifth floor, [[Lava Dome]]. Any [[Mini]] that touches lava is burned and destroyed. Lava geysers reappear in this game, where they are known as [[Lava Geyser#Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis|Lava Fountain]]s. Lava in the [[Construction Zone]] can be used only in the Lava Dome construction kit.
In ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'', lava is found in the levels [[Mt. Lava Lava]] and [[Sneak Peak]]. Like in the previous game, Wario will lose health if he drops into lava but can otherwise walk in it. Lava can be used to defeat land-based enemies, including [[Volcannon]]s. Black [[Scarracuda]]s can be found swimming at the surface of lava, jumping out at Wario to bite him whenever he gets above them.


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Wario: Master of Disguise''====
Lava in every game of the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series appears in Bowser's Castle, or more specifically [[Neo Bowser Castle]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. If the playable character falls into lava, they will immediately jump out and land near where they fell in.
Magma is the main medium in [[Sweatmore Peak]], a location in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''. If Wario falls into it, he will move around as he would in water, but will constantly take damage without proper equipment. Before plunging into magma, he has to acquire the [[Sweatmore Hotpants]] in order to become immune to most of the magma in the level. Certain areas inside the magma are hotter and require finding the [[Sweatmore Superhotpants]]. Only robotic enemies, such as [[Battle Salmon]], [[Snackeral]]s, [[Cyborca]]s and [[RoboUrchin]]s, are seen to be able to endure magma.
 
Lava in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'' also appears in [[Mount Pajamaja]], [[Dreamy Mount Pajamaja]], and [[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]]. In certain rooms of the latter area, Mario and [[Dreamy Luigi]] must quickly navigate the room as the lava rises. The battle against [[Giant Bowser]] also involves knocking him into lava to deal major damage.
 
Aside from being featured as a common hazard that can be encountered on Heatfreeze and Skorcheen, lava plays a role in [[Pipegunk]]'s battle in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''. [[Shun]] can use his remote to shift its arena to a lava chamber, where it absorbs heat from the lava and powers up. [[Luigi]], with his [[Luigi Logic]], can steal Shun's remote, throwing him into the lava. Afterward, he can take the arena away from the lava chamber.
 
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
Lava in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' appears often in several scenes. Lava can be found covering most of [[Bowser's Castle#The Super Mario Bros. Movie|Bowser's ship]]. While it flies over the [[Snow Kingdom (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Snow Kingdom]] in the first scene of the movie, lava drips onto the ground. Shortly after [[Luigi]] arrives at the [[Dark Land]]s, he is chased by [[Dry Bones]] over small ground sections in a lava pool. Lava can be spotted once again when Luigi is thrown into a dungeon in [[Bowser's Castle]]. During the scene, Luigi, [[Goomba]]s, Penguins, the [[Penguin King]], and a [[Lumalee]] are shown hanging in small cages above a large lava lake. During the wedding of Bowser and [[Princess Peach|Peach]], the caged characters, now including [[Cranky Kong]] and members of the [[Kong army]], are levitated over another lava lake, while Bowser insists that he "sacrifices them in her honor." Later in the scene, the caged characters begin to slowly lower into the lava with a pulley system. The lava starts melting Luigi's cage when it makes contact with it, until he has to hold himself against the bars with his arms and legs to avoid touching it. Peach saves the characters from being drenched in the lava by freezing the pulley system by using the powers from an [[Ice Flower]]. Luigi eventually loses his grip on the cage bars and plummets toward the lava lake, but [[Tanooki Mario]] flies into view and catches him before he falls in.


According to the behind-the-scenes featurette on the film's DVD and Blu-ray releases, lava is used as a power source for the [[kart]]s built by [[Bowser's Minions]].<ref>{{cite|author=rawmeatcowboy|date=June 5, 2023|url=gonintendo.com/contents/21228-miyamoto-suggested-mario-shouldn-t-like-mushrooms-in-the-mario-movie-and-more-bonus|title=Miyamoto suggested Mario shouldn't like mushrooms in the Mario movie (and more bonus facts!)|publisher=Nintendo Life|accessdate=June 5, 2023|archive=web.archive.org/web/20230605210844/https://gonintendo.com/contents/21228-miyamoto-suggested-mario-shouldn-t-like-mushrooms-in-the-mario-movie-and-more-bonus}}</ref>
==Lava enemies==
 
==General information==
===Lava entities===
The ''Super Mario'' franchise has had many creatures composed or associated with lava in some capacity.
*[[Blargg]]
*[[Blargg]]
**[[Blargg (small)]]
**[[Charvaargh]]
**[[Charvaargh]]
**[[Gargantua Blargg]]
**[[Gargantua Blargg]]
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**[[Magmaargh]]
**[[Magmaargh]]
**[[Magmaw]]
**[[Magmaw]]
*[[Dino Piranha|Dino Piranha (Black)]]
**[[Red Blargg]]
*[[Fire Snake]]
*[[Gobblegut (fiery)]]
*[[Flame Chomp]]
*[[Fiery Dino Piranha]]
*[[Gobblegut|Gobblegut (Black)]]
*[[Hothead]]
*[[Hothead]]
*[[King Kaliente]]
*[[King Kaliente]]
*[[Lava Babble]]
*[[Lava Bubble]]
*[[Lava Bubble]]
*[[Lava Bud]]
*[[Lava Bud]]
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*[[Lava Piranha]]
*[[Lava Piranha]]
*[[Li'l Cinder]]
*[[Li'l Cinder]]
*[[Lil Sparky]]
*[[Li'l Sparky]]
*[[Magmus]]
*[[Magmus]]
*[[Pyrosphere]]
*[[Splorch]]
*[[Splorch]]
==Gallery==
===Sprites===
<gallery>
SMB Sprite Lava.png|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
SMW Sprite Lava.png|''[[Super Mario World]]''
SML2 Sprite Lava.png|''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''
Lava SM64 Texture.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
LavaSMB3.png|''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
Iggy's Castle Gate.png|''[[Super Mario World]]''
Lava (DKC2).png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
MP1 Handcar Havoc.png|''[[Mario Party]]''
Lava (DK64).png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
MP3 BabyBowserBroadside.png|''[[Mario Party 3]]''
BabyBowserBonkersMP3.png|''Mario Party 3''
Volcanic Lava Rising PM.png|''[[Paper Mario]]''
Hovering Over Lava PM.png|''Paper Mario''
SMS Corona Mountain Boat Ride.png|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
Lava_(DKJC).png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
DKJC Fiery Volcano.png|''DK: Jungle Climber''
SMG Freezeflame Blistering Core Star.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
SMG Screenshot Lava Ball.png|''Super Mario Galaxy''
NSMBW World 8-3 Screenshot.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
BowserGalaxyGenerator-LavaPlanet.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
Mario Pull Star Magmaargh SMG2.png|''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
Kong (heads).png|''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''
World 1 5 SM3DL.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''
LavaTSMBM.png|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=溶岩
|Jap=溶岩<br>''Yōgan''<br>マグマ<ref>[[Media:Mvsdk book i.jpg|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Shogakukan book]]</ref><br>''Maguma''
|JapR=Yōgan
|JapM=Lava<br><br>Magma
|JapM=Lava
|Jap2=マグマ<ref>[[Media:Mvsdk book i.jpg|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Shogakukan book]]</ref>
|Jap2R=Maguma
|Jap2M=Magma
|Spa=Lava
|Spa=Lava
|Fre=Lave
|SpaM=-
|FreM=Lava
|Fra=Lave
|FraM=Lava
|Dut=Lava
|Dut=Lava
|DutM=-
|Ger=Lava
|Ger=Lava
|Ita=Lava/Magma
|GerM=-
|Ita2=Criomagma
|Ita=Lava<br>Criomagma <small>(''Super Mario 3D World'''s blue lava)</small>
|Ita2N=''Super Mario 3D World'''s blue lava
|ItaM=-<br>Cryomagma
|Ita2M=Cryomagma
|Rus=Лава
|Rus=Лава
|RusR=Lava
|RusR=Lava
|RusM=Lava
|RusM=Lava
|Kor=용암
|Kor=용암
|KorR=Yong'am
|KorR=Yong-am
|KorM=Lava
|KorM=Lava
|ChiS=岩浆
|ChiS=岩浆
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|ChiTM=Lava/magma
|ChiTM=Lava/magma
}}
}}
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Toxic waste]]
*[[Toxic waste]]
*[[Poison (obstacle)|Poison]]
*[[Poison (obstacle)|Poison]]
*[[Water]]


==References==
==References==
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