Editing Sand Kingdom

{{distinguish|Desert Kingdom}}
{{Course infobox
|image=[[File:SMO Art - Sand Kingdom.jpg|280px]]
|missions=[[Atop the Highest Tower]]<br>[[Moon Shards in the Sand]]<br>[[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]<br>[[The Hole in the Desert]]
|boss=[[Harriet]]<br>[[Knucklotec]]
|moons=93
|regionalcoins=100
}}
The '''Sand Kingdom''' is the third kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is the greater location of '''Tostarena''', which is a desert village featuring a small town and a large ruins area. This kingdom's main landmark is the [[Inverted Pyramid]], which is an upside-down pyramid located in the north-east section of the area. When [[Mario]] first visits here, the kingdom is covered with large pillars of ice and [[Bowser]] is found atop the Inverted Pyramid. The player's first objective in this kingdom is to reach the "highest tower". From there, the player must find [[Moon Shard]]s in the Moe-Eye habitat. After that, they reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and fight [[Hariet]], one of the [[Broodals]], which will grant the player a [[Multi Moon]]. When collected, the player is teleported back to the Odyssey, and the kingdom cycles to a night-time version, where the Inverted Pyramid floats into the air, revealing a large hole underneath. The kingdom is also overrun by [[Chincho]]s during the night-time, which Mario must avoid as he heads to the large hole under the Inverted Pyramid. Once the player enters, he must traverse through an icy Underground Temple and then fight [[Knucklotec]] at the end of the Temple. Defeating this boss rewards Mario with another Multi Moon, which (when collected) reverts the kingdom back to daytime and causes almost all the ice on the surface of the kingdom to melt, allowing access to more Power Moons. Once Mario has collected enough Power Moons, he can head off to the next kingdom - either the [[Lake Kingdom]] or the [[Wooded Kingdom]] may be chosen, but not both at this point.

The Sand Kingdom was the first location shown in the game, dating back to the first [[Nintendo Switch]] reveal trailer. It is located east of the [[Cascade Kingdom]], southwest of the Lake Kingdom, and northwest of the Wooded Kingdom. These three kingdoms are all located on a large landmass resembling Pangaea.
 
The location is primarily based off of {{wp|Mesoamerica}}, particularly {{wp|Mexico}}. For example, [[Tostarenan]]s feature elements associated with the {{wp|Day of the Dead}}, and the [[Inverted Pyramid]] resembles an upside down octagonal version of the {{wp|Chichén Itzá}}. However, other aspects allude to different countries, with [[Moe-Eye]]s inspired by the {{wp|moai|moai statues}} from {{wp|Easter Island}} and the [[Jaxi]]s presumably inspired by the {{wp|komainu}} from [[Japan]]. The name "Tostarena" is likely from the Spanish words ''tostado'' ("toasted") and ''arena'' ("sand").

==Concept and creation==
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Tostarena.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of an early version of Tostarena]]
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|caption2=The gate to Tostarena Ruins
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|footer=Concept art of locations in Tostarena
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Tostarena was based on {{wp|Mexico}} because the director of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', [[Kenta Motokura]], liked the country and his trip there had left a strong impression on him.<ref name=Mexico>Brian (November 25, 2017). [http://nintendoeverything.com/super-mario-odyssey-producer-on-approach-to-development-theme-song-pauline-higher-age-rating-more/ Super Mario Odyssey producer on approach to development, theme song, Pauline, higher age rating, more]. ''Nintendo Everything''. retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> Initially, it was considered whether Tostarena should be visited during the sunset.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/951208780301127680 Post about the concept art of Tostarena's early design from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> The sketch of the early design showed that the poncho and sombrero were already considered as the location's typical outfits, even though the motif of the sombrero was different and the poncho was supposed to be worn over Mario's usual suit and to be paired with boots. The concept art already included [[Tostarena Town]], [[Tostarena Ruins]] and the Inverted Pyramid, as well as the ice pillars covering parts of the desert. The main visible differences are the town having just two rows of buildings forming one street while featuring a wooden gate at the entrance and the Inverted Pyramid being actually a floating pyramid resembling that of {{wp|Chichen Itza}}. Some elements featured in Tostarena were reportedly influenced by ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', another game that features [[Gao|desert sphinxes]] and [[Tokotoko|moai-like beings]].<ref name=KoizumiGI>Game Informer Staff. (June 17, 2017). [http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2017/06/17/marios-developers-on-hat-capture-and-peachs-love-for-mario.aspx Mario's Developers On Hat Capture And Peach's Love For Mario]. ''Game Informer''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref>

Tostarena Town in particular was designed to create a contrast between the curved lines of the dunes and the more linear design of the buildings.<ref name="TownConcept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/954108889670213633 Post about the concept art of Tostarena Town's early design from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref> Furthermore, the color of the building was chosen to reflect the cheerful nature of the [[Tostarenan]]s.<ref name="TownConcept"/> The concept art also shows that initially the town was supposed to have a bridge built over a road.

On the other hand, the gate to Tostarena Ruins was designed to resemble an inverted triangle as a recall to the Inverted Pyramid.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/960992245708042240 Post about the concept art of the gate to Tostarena Ruins from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref> The concept artwork showed how the [[Power Moon]]s of Tostarena were initially intended to be red instead of the final green color.
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==Brochure details==
{{SMO kingdom
|subtitle=Home of Red Sands and Lively Locals
|image=SMO Sand Brochure Art.png
|area=Tostarena
|area_subtitle=Gateway to the stark beauty of the desert.
|population=Middling
|size=Expansive
|locals=[[Tostarenan]]s, [[Moe-Eye]]s
|currency=Pyramid-shaped
|industry=Tourism, Precious stones
|temperature=Average 104°F (40°C)
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|latest_appearance=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' (2023)
}}
[[File:SMO Sand Brochure A.png|thumb|left|150px|''The bright colors of Tostarena.'']]
<big>Tostarenan Town</big>

''A small town that serves as the hub for tourists planning to visit the Inverted Pyramid. The colorful buildings and cheerful people provide a warm welcome for visitors. They're happy to provide direction, so don't hesitate to say hello.''

[[File:SMO Sand Brochure B.png|thumb|200px|''The ruins greet you with an impressive gate.'']]
<big>Mysterious Ancient Ruins</big>

''Head north from town and you'll be greeted by ancient ruins that dot the expansive desert. Though many have become conflict regions patrolled by Bullet Bills, their status as important heritage sites is undeniable.''

''Your eye will be drawn to the large stone tower at the heart of the ruins. Due to extensive hollowing underground, quicksand has become prevalent in this area, so watch out.''
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[[File:SMO Sand Brochure D.png|thumb|left|150px|''Like a precious gem itself.'']]
<big>Inverted Pyramid</big>

''The true "can't miss" of this region, the Inverted Pyramid may look unstable, but rest assured it never topples and has thrilled tourists for years. It is said that a legendary artifact called the Binding Band lies within, and the upside-down pyramid symbolizes how those joined by it will never part even if the world turns upside down.''

[[File:SMO Sand Brochure E.png|thumb|150px|''Payment required in advance.'']]
<big>Jaxi</big>

''Let's have a look at the curious local transport method known as the Jaxi.''

''Just hop on the back of one, and as you might guess from their appearance, you'll be in for a wild but completely reliable ride.''

''Make good use of them and you'll be exploring this unforgiving desert in comfort and style.''

[[File:SMO Sand Brochure F.png|thumb|left|150px|''So beautiful you'll think you're at a resort.'']]
<big>Living Heart of the Desert</big>

''Here's a spot to moisten your dried and withered heart, with greenery and water to make you forget you're in the desert. The fish and birds are plentiful and well worth a visit.''
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[[File:SMO Sand Brochure C.png|thumb|left|50px]]
<big>The Moe-Eyes love their shades.</big>

''They'll run if chased, but they're a proud people who have long inhabited these ruins. Please be polite.''
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[[File: SMO Sand Brochure G.png|thumb|350px]]
<big>Three Keys to the Kingdom</big>
# ''Enjoy the small but lively desert village and its charming inhabitants.''
# ''Wonder at the Inverted Pyramid and its upside-down magic.''
# ''Watch for the gem iconography carved in relief on the ruins.''
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<big>Map</big>
[[File:SMO Sand Brochure Map.png|thumb|left|250px]]
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==Checkpoint Flag locations==
===Odyssey===
[[File:SMO Shot - Red Airship.png|thumb|The Odyssey arrives at the kingdom.]]
{{main|Odyssey}}
The Odyssey lands at the southern end of the map and can be warped back to at any time.

===Tostarena Town===
[[File:TostarenaTown.jpg|thumb|left|An overview of the town with a checkpoint and the town's inhabitants.]]
{{main|Tostarena Town}}
Tostarena Town is a small civilization found just north of the Odyssey's landing site. It is home to a [[Crazy Cap]] and a [[Slots]] minigame. [[Talkatoo]] and [[Luigi]] can be found here. A circuit of [[spark pylon|power lines]] run around the town, and a Tostarenan eventually sets more power lines that Mario can use as a shortcut to the Tostarena Ruins Round Tower and the top of the Inverted Pyramid. The Checkpoint Flag is at the town's southern entrance next to a [[Jaxi Stand]].
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===Tostarena Ruins Entrance===
[[File:SMO Sand Brochure B.png|thumb|The entrance to the ruins.]]
The entrance to [[Tostarena Ruins]] is located north of Tostarena Town and is marked by a large stone gate. Behind the Checkpoint Flag are a few [[Mini Goomba]]s (later replaced with ordinary [[Goomba]]s wearing sombreros), with a few more up ahead, as well as the start of the first platforming section of the ruins. Mario may reach the top of the arch via [[Bullet Bill]] or spark pylon to find a Power Moon on top of it. In front of the ruins entrance is a [[Jaxi]] station.

====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Jap=アッチーニャ遺跡 入口
|JapR=Acchīnya Iseki Iriguchi
|JapM=Tostarena Ruins Entrance
|SpaE=Entrada a las ruinas de Soltitlán
|SpaEM=Tostarena ruins entrance
|Ger= Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Eingang
|GerM= Tostarena: Ruins Entrance
}}

===Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar===
[[File:SMO Sand Moon 35.png|thumb|A Goomba Tower impresses Goombette.]]
This Checkpoint Flag is found on the platform shortly after the Tostarena Ruins Entrance, starting off the second level of the ruins. Aside from the Checkpoint Flag, there are a few signs directing toward the sand geysers up ahead, a bump in the ground that Mario may [[Ground Pound]] to unearth a circle of [[coin]]s, and a small group of coins circling a chunk of ice. Later on, [[Goombette]] appears on this platform, overlooking the area just below. Mario must bring a [[Goomba Tower]] of reasonable size over to her to receive a Power Moon. Aside from this, there are not many other Power Moons next to the sand pillar, though there are quite a few surrounding it. The area below this platform has a [[Bullet Bill]] cannon, which serves as helpful for finding and collecting some of these Power Moons.

====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Jap=アッチーニャ遺跡 砂柱
|JapR=Acchīnya Iseki Sunabashira
|JapM=Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar
|SpaE=Columna de arena en las ruinas de Soltitlán
|SpaEM=Tostarena Ruins Sand Pillar
|Ger= Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Sandsäule
|GerM= Tostarena: Ruins Sand Pillar
}}

===Tostarena Ruins Round Tower===
[[File:SMO Sand Moon 1.png|thumb|Mario in front of the checkpoint atop the round tower.]]
This tower is the highest point of Tostarena Ruins. It is crucial to the Sand Kingdom's first story mission, [[Atop the Highest Tower]], as reaching the top of it is the goal. When Mario makes it to the end of the ruins, he must enter an [[8-bit pipe]] leading to an 8-bit section around the side of the tower. Mario must make his way up the tower while avoiding [[Bullet Bill]]s. A small group of [[regional coin]]s can be found in a secret alcove down below, with a Power Moon in another hidden alcove left of the [[lift]]s near the top of the tower. Once Mario does make it out of the 8-bit section and on top of the tower, he finds a [[Checkpoint Flag]] and a Power Moon he must collect to complete this mission. From here, Mario must head to the Moe-Eye Habitat for the next objective.

After completing [[The Hole in the Desert]], [[Glydon]] appears on the ledge at the top of the tower. Mario must capture him and glide toward a Power Moon above a column in the distance to collect it.

====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Jap=アッチーニャ遺跡 円塔
|JapR=Acchīnya Iseki Entō
|JapM=Tostarena Ruins Round Tower
|SpaE=Torre redonda en las ruinas de Soltitlán
|SpaEM=Tostarena Ruins Round Tower
|Ger= Brutzelebene: Ruinen - Runder Turm
|GerM= Tostarena: Ruins Round Tower
}}

===Moe-Eye Habitat===
[[File:Moe-Eye Habitat Checkpoint.jpg|thumb|Mario encounters a Moe-Eye near the checkpoint.]]
{{main|Moe-Eye Habitat}}
The Moe-Eye Habitat is an isolated area west of Tostarena Ruins with a pool of poison in the middle. Several pillars are sticking out of the ground. The story mission [[Moon Shards in the Sand]] takes place here. Mario can capture one of the [[Moe-Eye]]s found here and use them to see the invisible platforms found throughout the area.

===Jaxi Ruins===
[[File:Jaxi Ruins.jpg|thumb|Mario at the Jaxi Ruins.]]
This Checkpoint Flag is on the roof of Jaxi Ruins, which sits in the middle of a poison pond east of Tostarena Ruins. Mario can reach it by going through the Ice Cave or from the top of the Tostarena Ruins Round Tower using Glydon. There is a Jaxi Stand and two [[treasure chest]]s here, one of which contains a Power Moon. Jaxi appears here before [[The Hole in the Desert]], enabling Mario to gain access to their service early. The Jaxi Ruins can be entered by riding Jaxi through the poison, leading into a bonus area.

====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Ger=Miauxi-Ruinen
|GerM=Jaxi Ruins
|SpaE=Ruinas de los Jaxi
|SpaEM=Jaxi Ruins
}}

===Tostarena Northwest Reaches===
[[File:Tostarena Northwest Reaches.jpg|thumb|Mario at the northwestern building.]]
The Checkpoint Flag for this region is, as its name suggests, placed in the far northwestern portion of the map, in front of a building containing a maze with poison and [[Bullet Bill]]s, the end of which leads to the roof via a [[Warp Pipe]]. In front of the building, Mario may also find a Jaxi Stand (with two [[New Donker]]s sitting on its bench after the story is completed) and the leader of the [[Roving Racers]]. Behind the building is a small alcove with three [[regional coin]]s.

Atop the building is a [[spark pylon]], as well as a [[scarecrow (object)|scarecrow]] Mario may [[Cap Throw|throw]] Cappy onto to initiate this kingdom's first timer challenge. After this kingdom's [[Moon Rock]] has been opened up, two more [[Power Moon]]s become available here. One is obtained as a reward from a Tostarenan for clearing away the many posters advertising Bowser's wedding that have appeared on the back of the building, while the other requires bringing a [[Goomba]] to the area from the ruins via capturing to find Goombette. The building's roof is also where the Sand Kingdom's [[Koopa Freerunning]] race starts.

====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Jap=アッチーニャ 北西の果て
|JapR=Acchīnya Hokusei no Hate
|JapM=Tostarena Northwestern Limit
|SpaE=Frontera noroeste de Soltitlán
|SpaEM=Tostarena Northwestern Border
|Ger= Brutzelebene - Nordwestlagen
|GerM= Tostarena Northwest Locations
}}

===Desert Oasis===
[[File:DesertOasisSMO.jpg|thumb|left|Mario stands by the spring at the oasis.]]
{{main|Desert Oasis (Super Mario Odyssey)}}
This oasis lies on the southeast end of the map and is frozen over upon first arriving in the kingdom. After Knucklotec's defeat, the oasis thaws. Mario can capture a Lakitu and fish for [[Cheep Cheep]]s here; reeling in a [[Big Cheep Cheep]] yields a Power Moon.
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===Southwestern Floating Island===
[[File:SMO Sand Moon 62.png|thumb|Mario stands by a checkpoint atop a floating island.]]
The Southwestern Floating Island is accessed by using a [[painting]] found in either the [[Lake Kingdom]] or the [[Wooded Kingdom]], depending on which kingdom the player chooses to go to first; the one that is visited first will contain the painting leading here. The [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom#Secret Path to Tostarena!|Secret Path to Tostarena!]] [[Power Moon]] is found here. A ring of coins is found circling around the platform. A pixelated [[Luigi]] is located in the sand directly beneath the platform, which was hinted at in the first additional piece of [[Hint Art]] that was posted on social media.

====Names in other languages====
{{foreign names
|Jap=アッチーニャ 南西の浮島
|JapR=Acchīnya Nansei no Ukishima
|JapM=Tostarena: Southwestern Floating Island
|Rus=Парящий остров на юго-западе
|RusR=Paryaschiy ostrov na yugo-zapade
|RusM=Floating Island on the Southwest
|Chi=阿炽尼亚 西南的浮岛 (Simplified)<br>阿熾尼亞 西南的浮島 (Traditional)
|ChiR=Āchìníyǎ xīnán de fúdǎo
|ChiM=Tostarena: Southwestern Floating Island
|SpaE=Isla flotante al sudoeste
|SpaEM=Southwestern Floating Island
|Ger= Südwestliche Treibinsel
|GerM= Southwest Drift Island
}}

==Bonus areas==
{|class="wikitable"text-align="center"
!Bonus area
!Accessed via
!Location
!Description
|-
|align=center|[[File:Slots-Tostarena.jpg|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Sand Kingdom Slots Room}}
|Door
|In the building east of the Tostarena Town fountain
|A small room with a [[slots]] minigame. Three of the same picture must be lined up to win.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Ice Cave SMO.png|200px]]<br>Ice Cave<ref>Nintendo World Report TV. (June 17, 2017). [https://youtu.be/rFtcpWhw7uE Super Mario Odyssey - Jaxi Driving + Ice Ice Baby (DIRECT FEED)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 19, 2018.</ref>
|Sinkhole
|At the northeastern part of Tostarena Ruins
|An underground area with icy, narrow platforms and moving columns.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Sphynx Treasure Vault SMO.png|200px]]<br>Sphynx's Treasure Vault
|[[Sphynx]]
|Behind Tostarena Ruins
|A small, golden treasure vault with many [[coin pile]]s and a [[treasure chest]] containing a Power Moon. Mario can only access this room after answering the Sphynx's question correctly. The coins do not reappear if Mario revisits the vault after he has already collected them.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Rumbling Sandy Floor SMO.png|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Rumbling Floor Room}}
|[[Warp Pipe]]
|On the balcony of the pink building northwest of the Tostarena Town fountain
|A small room where the player must locate a [[Power Moon]] by feeling a vibration from the floor through the controller.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Dance Room Sand Kingdom SMO.png|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Dance Room}}
|Locked door guarded by a [[Tostarenan]]
|In the small tower at Tostarena Town's northwestern corner
|A small room with dancing Tostarenans where Mario performs a song on the stage to earn a Power Moon. Mario can only enter this room while wearing the sombrero and poncho or the Skeleton Suit.
|-
|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 55.png|200px]]<br>The Invisible Maze
|Red [[Warp Door|door]]
|Northeast of Moe-Eye Habitat on the other side of the chasm
|A temple-like area featuring an invisible path within corridors filled with [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] and [[Moe-Eye]]s, which Mario must [[capture]] to reveal the path forward.
|-
|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 57.png|200px]]<br>The Bullet Bill Maze
|Red door
|At the Tostarena Northwest Reaches
|A maze-like area filled with poison which Mario must capture a Bullet Bill to traverse.
|-
|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 59.png|200px]]<br>{{conjectural|Jaxi Ruins Underground}}
|Tunnel
|Underneath the Jaxi Ruins [[Checkpoint Flag]]
|An underground temple-like area filled with poison which Mario must ride a Jaxi to traverse.
|-
|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 61.png|200px]]<br>The Strange Neighborhood
|[[Mini Rocket]]
|On the northeastern building of [[Tostarena Town]]
|A platforming area featuring rotating building-like structures. Mario can throw Cappy onto a [[Scarecrow (object)|scarecrow]] to activate a road leading to the rotating platforms, then traverse them without Cappy's help.
|-
|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 84.png|200px]]<br>The Transparent Platforms
|[[Moon Pipe]]
|On the left raised platform in front of Tostarena Town
|A narrow area featuring invisible platforms and [[lift]]s over a wide chasm through which Mario must travel as a Moe-Eye.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Colossal Ruins SMO.png|200px]]<br>Colossal Ruins
|Moon Pipe
|At the Tostarena Ruins Entrance
|After capturing a [[spark pylon]], Mario will arrive at a racetrack-like area over a sea of poison featuring several [[Rocket Flower]]s which Mario must use to get a Power Moon at the end, as well as grabbing a [[key]] to reveal another Power Moon before the ruins completely sink into the poison. Unlike in other bonus areas, collecting the key does not interrupt gameplay to show the [[locked panel]] opening the Power Moon, instead causing it to open immediately; this is likely to prevent the player from losing control with the Rocket Flowers and falling off the level.
|-
|align=center|[[File:SMO Sand Moon 88.png|200px]]<br>Freezing Waterway
|Moon Pipe
|At the northeastern edge of the desert, east of the Inverted Pyramid and the Underground Temple entrance
|A tunnel-like area featuring pools of both poison and cold water. It also features [[Gushen]]s, which Mario must capture to traverse. There are several places of cold water so Mario can regenerate the Gushen's water reserve.
|}

==Enemies and obstacles==
Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas.
<gallery widths=70px>
SMO Sand Kingdom Goomba.jpg|[[Goomba]]s
Mini Goomba Icon SMO.png|[[Mini Goomba]]s
Bullet Bill Icon SMO.png|[[Bullet Bill]]s
SMO 8bit Bullet Bill.png|8-bit Bullet Bills
SMO 8bit Goomba.gif|8-bit Goombas
Coin Coffer Icon SMO.png|[[Coin Coffer]]s
Chincho Icon SMO.png|[[Chincho]]s
Pulse Beam SMO.jpg|[[Pulse Beam]]s
Gushen Icon SMO.png|[[Gushen]]s*
Hariet Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Hariet]] ([[List of bosses|boss]])
SMO Artwork Knucklotec.png|[[Knucklotec]] (boss)
</gallery>

==Objectives==
#'''[[Atop the Highest Tower]]''': The goal is to reach the top of the tower in the Tostarena Ruins.
#'''[[Moon Shards in the Sand]]''': The goal is to collect the [[Moon Shard]]s in the Moe-Eye Habitat.
#'''[[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]''': The goal is to reach the top of the Inverted Pyramid and defeat Hariet.
#'''[[The Hole in the Desert]]''': This objective takes place at night. The goal is to enter the hole beneath the Inverted Pyramid and defeat Knucklotec.

==Paintings==
[[File:Sand Painting.png|thumb|200px|The painting that leads to the Metro Kingdom]]
There are two paintings in this kingdom. One can be found near the east side of the Tostarena Ruins, in a tilted pillar next to a Jaxi calling post. The painting leads to the [[Isolated Rooftop]] at the [[Metro Kingdom]]. It can only be accessed after completing the "Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid" mission.

The other painting is located at the [[Southwestern Floating Island]], which can be accessed from the [[Wooded Kingdom]] or the [[Lake Kingdom]].

==Power Moons==
[[File:SMO Power Moon Green.png|thumb|left|100px|The Sand Kingdom has green Power Moons.]]
{{main|List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom}}

There are a total of 93 [[Power Moon]]s (87 regular Power Moons and 2 [[Multi Moon]]s) in the Sand Kingdom, the second-highest amount in the game after the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]]. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 59 of the Power Moons and the 2 Multi Moons. The player can also collect a Power Moon if they travel to this kingdom using a [[painting]] found in a future kingdom (either the Lake or Wooded Kingdom). One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters the [[Desert Wanderer]] in the kingdom (after meeting him in all of the other locations he appears in). After the player defeats Bowser in the [[Moon Kingdom]], 6 more Power Moons become available to collect. The [[Moon Rock]] will also be available to destroy, causing 20 additional Power Moons to be accessible.

In order to progress to the next kingdom, the player must collect at least 16 Power Moons.
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==Regional coins==
[[File:SMO Sand Regional Coin Screenshot.png|thumb|100px]]
{{main|List of regional coins in the Sand Kingdom}}
The Sand Kingdom contains 100 [[regional coin]]s, which take the form of triangles with designs of the Inverted Pyramid engraved on them.
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==Crazy Cap items==
{|class="wikitable"style="text-align:center"
|-
!Item
!Description
!Price
!Note
|-
|[[File:SMO Sombrero.png|100px]]<br>Sombrero
|{{anchor|Sombrero}}''Traditional Tostarenan hat. Keeps the sun out of your eyes and just plain fun to wear.''
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Sand).svg|20px]] 5
|Required for "Dancing with New Friends"
|-
|[[File:SMO Poncho.png|100px]]<br>Poncho
|{{anchor|Poncho}}''Traditional folk dress of the Tostarena region. Keeps the sun off and the breezes on.''
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Sand).svg|20px]] 10
|Required for "Dancing with New Friends"
|-
|[[File:SMO Cowboy Hat.png|100px]]<br>Cowboy Hat
|{{anchor|Cowboy Hat}}''A classic hat, perfectly suited for wearing as you ride into sunsets.''
|[[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Sand).svg|20px]] 20
|Required for "That 'Old West' Style"
|-
|[[File:SMO Cowboy Outfit.png|100px]]<br>Cowboy Outfit
|{{anchor|Cowboy Outfit}}''Old-fashioned duds with a frontier feel. Gunslinging and cow-punching optional.''
| [[File:SMO_Art_-_Regional_Coin_(Sand).svg|20px]] 25
|Required for "That 'Old West' Style"
|-
|[[File:SMO Inverted Pyramid Model Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Inverted Pyramid Model
|{{anchor|Inverted Pyramid Model}}''A famous location in the Tostarena ruins. Even the tiniest details are faithfully re-created, like the reliefs etched onto the walls.''
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|N/A
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|[[File:SMO Jaxi Statue Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Jaxi Statue
|{{anchor|Jaxi Statue}}''In the Tostarena region, the Jaxi has lived alongside the people since the ancient times. This statue is made from the stones of the ruins!''
|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Sand).svg|20px]] 5
|N/A
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|[[File:SMO Sand Kingdom Sticker Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Sand Kingdom Sticker
|{{anchor|Sand Kingdom Sticker}}''A sticker inspired by the Inverted Pyramid.''
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|N/A
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|[[File:SMO Power Moon Green.png|100px]]<br>Sand Kingdom Power Moon
|''A Power Moon that was discovered in Tostarena.''
|[[File:SMO_coin.png|20px]] 100
|N/A
|}

==Appearances in other media==
===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
{{main|Secret of the Inverted Pyramid}}
A new level inspired by the Sand Kingdom appears in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'', which features miniature versions of the Tostarena Ruins, Inverted Pyramid and ice cave. [[Bullet Bill]]s and [[Goomba]]s appear as enemies in the level. A [[Pull Switch]] can be found on top of the Inverted Pyramid which causes it to rise from the ground and turn the level to nighttime.
<gallery>
CTTT Switch Tostarena Ruins.jpg|The Tostarena Ruins
CTTT Switch Inverted Pyramid.jpg|The Inverted Pyramid
CTTT Switch Ice Cave.jpg|The ice cave
CTTT Switch Sand Kingdom Night.jpg|The level at night
</gallery>

The Sand Kingdom also appears after the credits, where [[Captain Toad]] and [[Toadette]] arrive in a [[Mine Cart|minecart]]. The Odyssey flies over, and Captain Toad chases after it.

The kingdom is accidentally referred to as the '''Desert Kingdom''' in the ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'' overview trailer, posted by [[Nintendo]] on their North American YouTube channel.<ref>Nintendo (July 13, 2018). [https://youtu.be/Y8zQxSWaotc ''Captain Toad Treasure Tracker'' - Overview Trailer - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved July 13, 2018.</ref>

===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
[[File:Tostarena.jpg|thumb|The Desert Area in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'']]
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', [[Toad]]'s backpack has three pins on it that have the designs of stickers from ''Super Mario Odyssey'', with one of them being based on the Tostarena sticker. Additionally, the Sand Kingdom itself, known as the '''Desert Area''',<ref>{{file link|TSMBM Monopoly Board.jpg|Monopoly ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' Edition board}}</ref> can be seen on a map showing areas surrounding the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and is later shown in the film for a few seconds during a montage of [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], and [[Toad]] journeying to the [[Donkey Kong Island|Jungle Kingdom]]. [[Stone-Eye]]s can be seen in the area. Unlike its version in ''Super Mario Odyssey'', which has only one pyramid with a hexagonal base, this version features multiple square pyramids in the sky.
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
SMO Art - Sand Kingdom.jpg|Artwork
SMO Art - Sand Kingdom Card.jpg|Postcard
SMO Icon - Sand Kingdom.svg|Icon
SMO Artwork Tostarenan (Blue).png|Blue [[Tostarenan]]
SMO Artwork Tostarenan (Green).png|Green Tostarenan
SMO Sticker - Tostarena.png|Sand Kingdom Sticker
SMO Artwork Regional Coin (Sand Kingdom).png|[[Regional coin]]
SMO Art - Regional Coin (Sand).svg|Regional coin
SMO Art - Regional Coin Outline (Sand).svg|Regional coin
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
SMO Shot - Red Airship.png|The [[Odyssey]] landing in the Sand Kingdom
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 2.png|Mario and Cappy
SandKingdom - SuperMarioOdyssey.jpg|The Sand Kingdom
SMO Shot - Desert Town.png|Mario heading to Tostarena Town
SMO Tostarenans.jpg|Local Tostarenans
SMO Shot - Crazy Cap Shop.png|Tostarena Town's [[Crazy Cap]] shop
Crazy Cap Sand Kingdom.jpg|The Crazy Cap building
Tostarenan.jpg|Mario passing by a [[Tostarenan]]
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 6.png|Mario playing a guitar
SMO Micro Goombas.jpg|Mini Goombas pursing Mario
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 1.png|Mario capturing a Goomba
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 7.png|8-bit section in Tostarena Ruins
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 13.png|[[Bowser]]'s airship above the Inverted Pyramid
SMO-scrn-Broodals.jpg|The [[Broodals]] in their airship
SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding a [[Jaxi]] through the desert
SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Sepia.jpg|Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert
SMO-Chinchos.jpg|Tostarena Town at night
SMO - Olmec-Boss.jpg|[[Knucklotec]] attacking Mario
SMO Sand Kingdom 8-Bit Luigi.jpg|Mario standing next to a [[8-bit character|Pixel Luigi]]
Tostarena Map.jpg|The full Japanese brochure for the Sand Kingdom
SMB 35th Anniversary Lineup TVCM.jpg|A Japanese commercial promoting the [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]]
TSMBM map.png|[[Toad (species)|Toads]] also looking at a map of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and surrounding areas
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
===Sand Kingdom===
{{foreign names
|Jap=砂の国
|JapR=Suna no kuni
|JapM=Sand Country
|ChiS=沙之国
|ChiSR=Shā zhī guó
|ChiSM=Sand Country
|ChiT=沙之國
|ChiTR=Shā zhī guó
|ChiTM=Sand Country
|Dut=Woestijnrijk
|DutM=Desert Realm
|Fre=Pays des Sables
|FreM=Sands Country
|Ger=Wüstenland
|GerM=Desert Country
|Ita=Regno delle Sabbie
|ItaM=Sands Kingdom
|Ita2=Regione desertica
|Ita2M=Desert region <small>(''The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Monopoly'')</small>
|Kor=모래 왕국
|KorR=Morae Wangguk
|KorM=Sand Kingdom
|Rus=Песчаное царство
|RusR=Peschanoye tsarstvo
|RusM=Sand Kingdom
|Spa=Reino de las Arenas
|SpaM=Sands Kingdom
}}

===Tostarena===
{{foreign names
|Jap=アッチーニャ<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/874853322393563136 Official Japanese Mario Odyssey Twitter]</ref>
|JapR=Atchīnya
|JapM=From「あっちい」(''atchii''), a diminutive form of「暑い」(''atsui'', "hot"), and the suffix for place names "-nia"; officially romanized as "Atchinya"<ref>''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'', page 322</ref>
|ChiS=阿炽尼亚
|ChiSR=Āchìníyǎ
|ChiSM=From the Japanese name;「炽/熾」(''chì'') also means "burning hot"
|ChiT=阿熾尼亞
|ChiTR=Āchìníyǎ
|ChiTM=Same as in simplified Chinese
|Dut=Zonnesteekstad
|DutM=Sunstroke City
|Fre=Ifézèc
|FreM=From ''il fait sec'' (a French phrase meaning "it is dry")
|Ger=Brutzelebene
|GerM=Sizzle Plain
|Ita=Tostalandia
|ItaM=From ''tostato'' ("toasted") and the place names suffix ''-landia'' ("land")
|Kor=아뜨레나
|KorR=Atteurena
|KorM=From "아뜨" (''atteu'', a Korean expression meaning "hot") and ''arena'' (Spanish for "sand")
|Rus=Тостарена
|RusR=Tostarena
|RusM=Tostarena
|Spa=Soltitlán
|SpaM=From ''sol'' ("sun") and the Nahuatl suffix ''-tlān'' (hispanicized as ''-titlán''; meaning "place of"), commonly found in town names in Mexico and some countries of Central America
}}

==References==
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