Dive into the dazzling world of Shining Falls, the third vibrant realm in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, where golden waterfalls cascade from floating octahedrons and secrets abound. This guide uncovers every hidden Wonder Seed scattered across its 13 unique courses-essential collectibles that unlock new adventures and are key to achieving 100% completion. Whether you’re chasing secret exits or mastering tricky jumps, discover step-by-step how to find all the Wonder Seeds in Shining Falls and unlock the full magic of this stunning world.
Tips for finding Wonder Seeds
Here are some tips for finding Wonder Seeds in Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Shining Falls: Wonder Seeds can be earned by completing courses or by purchasing them from Poplin Shops with Flower Coins. In each level, you can typically find one Wonder Seed at the end of a Wonder Flower effect, and another for completing the level. Some levels may contain additional Wonder Seeds that can be found by locating secret exits.
Nearly every level will reward you with one Wonder Seed just for reaching the flagpole at the end. But to find every Wonder Seed will take a bit more exploring.
Look for Wonder Flowers
Most levels will have a Wonder Flower to collect. This special flower triggers a trippy reframing of the current level – sometimes the gravity disappears or you enter a twilight realm or multihued bubbles will carry you into the sky. Many of the Wonder Flower sequences end with a Wonder Seed.
Some levels have extra Wonder Seeds
Some levels have a third, hidden Wonder Seed beyond the ones listed on the map. Collecting these Wonder Seeds often unlocks a new path to previously hidden levels – and more Wonder Seeds. We’ll note levels that require finding a hidden Wonder Seed in the list below.
Buy the Sensor Badge
When you reach W5 Fungi Mines, you’ll be able to buy a special Badge from the Poplin Shop there – the Sensor Badge. This Badge will ping when you are close to special pickups like 10 Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers, and, most importantly, Wonder Seeds.
W3 Shining Falls Wonder Seed locations
Shining Falls, the third world in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, features 13 vibrant courses filled with new enemy types and numerous Wonder Seeds to collect. These Wonder Seeds are essential collectibles required for 100% game completion and unlocking additional courses. Each level in Shining Falls typically contains two to three Wonder Seeds, with one often found at the end of a Wonder Flower effect and another awarded upon level completion. Additional seeds can be discovered through secret exits or hidden areas, such as climbing waterfalls or revealing hidden blocks. Collecting all Wonder Seeds in Shining Falls is key to progressing through the game and experiencing all its content.
There are 20 Wonder Seeds and one Royal Seed in W3 Shining Falls.
The Hoppycat Trial: Hop, Hop, and Awaaay
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in The Hoppycat Trial: Hop, Hop, and Awaaay.
A bit past the checkpoint, you’ll pass over a bridge and under a moving platform that’s just out of reach. Get the Hoppycat from the bridge to jump onto the platform, and then get it to jump up and hit the Question Mark Block above the platform. That will drop the Wonder Flower.
When you reach the blocked exit pipe, get the oversized Hoppycat behind you to jump onto the platform going up and down. Use it to smash up even farther.
Keep using the huge Hoppycats to smash your way upward (and hitting any flowers you uncover) until you reach the Wonder Seed.
You’ll receive the second Wonder Seed for completing the level.
The Anglefish Trial: Ready, Aim, Fly!
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in The Anglefish Trial: Ready, Aim, Fly!
Near the end of the level, you’ll pass under the Wonder Flower floating above you. Use the jumping Anglefish to reach it.
Keep using the Anglefish to climb to the top of the clouds and collect the first Wonder Seed.
You’ll receive the second Wonder Seed for completing the level.
The Midway Trial: Hop to It
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in The Midway Trial: Hop to It.
When you reach the checkpoint, the glowing Hoppycat will be right above you. Jump once, and then wait for it to come back down. Jump again to hit it from below just as it lands (so it doesn’t jump away from you again) and it will drop the Wonder Flower.
Bounce all the way to the top of the level as Hoppycat Mario to collect the first Wonder Seed.
You’ll receive the second Wonder Seed when you complete the level.
The Sharp Trial: Launch to Victory
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in The Sharp Trial: Launch to Victory.
After this level’s checkpoint, you’ll hop onto a red platform. A few seconds later, you’ll come to a Question Mark Block by some clouds along the bottom of the screen. Use the Hoppycat in the platform to hit it and reveal the Wonder Flower.
Collect the flowers while you bounce your way up as Hoppycat Mario. You’ll find the first Wonder Seed at the top of the level.
Finish the level to collect the second Wonder Seed.
The Sugarstar Trial: Across the Night Sky
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in The Sugarstar Trial: Across the Night Sky.
You’ll see this level’s Wonder Flower right at the beginning. Head right, and then run back to the left in the trough of the wave of crystalline mine-like enemies to collect it.
Dash to the right through the Super Star shower to collect the first Wonder Seed.
You’ll get the second for completing the level immediately after.
The Final Trial: Zip Track Dash
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in The Final Trial: Zip Track Dash.
The Wonder Flower is not too far into this level – it’s well before the checkpoint. But since you’re on Zip Tracks the whole time, it’s easy to miss. Watch for the first 10 flower coin. Just past it, you’ll come to a section of Zip Track that raises up. Make sure you jump on top of it, and you’ll grab the Wonder Flower.
You’ll play as Hoppycat Mario on a different series of Zip Tracks, and you’ll collect the first Wonder Seed at the end.
You’ll get the second Wonder Seed for completing the level.
Poof! Badge Challenge: Crouching High Jump 1
Complete the Crouching High Jump Badge challenge to collect this level’s Wonder Seed.
Search Party: An Empty Park?
Search Party levels require you to find five hidden Wonder Tokens in the level and they’re probably the hardest levels to complete. We’ve got a guide for Search Party: An Empty Park here.
Break Time!: Unreachable Treasure?
Starting about three block-widths to the left of the yellow pipe, you’ll find five hidden blocks. Reveal them all and climb up. There’s another row of three, and, above that, one more. Use those to hop over the pipe and collect the Wonder Seed.
Break Time!: Watery Wonder Tokens
Collect the five Wonder Tokens as the water drains to reveal the Wonder Seed.
Break Time!: Timer-Switch Climb
Use the Timer Switches to keep the blocks activated – an remember you can hit them from above with Ground Pounds – as you climb to the top of the level for a Wonder Seed.
Break Time!: Timer-Switch Dash
Use the Timer Switches throughout the level to keep the blocks under your feet and you’ll collect a Wonder Seed at the end of the level.
Master Poplin’s House
You’ll receive a Wonder Seed for visiting Master Poplin’s House.
Royal Seed Mansion
You’ll receive a Wonder Seed for visiting the Royal Seed Mansion.
Poplin Shop
What secret locations hide the most elusive Wonder Seeds in Shining Falls
The most elusive Wonder Seeds in Shining Falls are hidden in secret locations that require finding multiple hidden Wonder Tokens or navigating cleverly concealed areas. For example, in the “Search Party: An Empty Park?” course, you must locate five hidden Wonder Tokens scattered throughout the level, many revealed only by hitting hidden blocks near waterfalls and storm clouds, before the Wonder Seed itself appears near the final waterfall area. Another challenging location is the “Break Time!: Unreachable Treasure?” course, where you must reveal a pyramid of hidden blocks to leap over a tall Warp Pipe and reach the Wonder Seed. Additionally, the “Shining Falls Special: Triple Threat Deluge” course hides Wonder Seeds behind sequences of enemy attacks and requires baiting Lakitus to destroy walls to access secret paths. These secret locations demand keen observation and precise platforming to uncover the most elusive Wonder Seeds in Shining Falls.
What are the most hidden Wonder Seeds in Shining Falls’ secret areas
The most hidden Wonder Seeds in Shining Falls are found in secret areas that require uncovering multiple hidden Wonder Tokens or navigating cleverly concealed platforms. Notably:
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In the course “An Empty Park?”, players must find five hidden Wonder Tokens scattered behind waterfalls and storm clouds by hitting hidden blocks that reveal moving platforms and waterfalls. Only after collecting all tokens does the Wonder Seed appear near the final waterfall area, making it one of the most secretive locations.
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In “Unreachable Treasure?”, the Wonder Seed lies beyond a tall Warp Pipe and can only be reached by revealing a pyramid of hidden blocks to leap over the pipe, demanding precise platforming and exploration.
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The “Shining Falls Special: Triple Threat Deluge” course hides Wonder Seeds behind sequences where players bait Lakitus to destroy yellow-block walls, opening paths to secret Flower Coins and ultimately the Wonder Seed, requiring careful timing and strategy.
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Other hidden Wonder Seeds are earned by collecting all Wonder Tokens in watery areas, completing timer-switch challenges, or exploring secret exits, often involving multiple stages of block revealing and platforming.
These secret areas stand out for their layered discovery process and platforming challenges, making their Wonder Seeds the most elusive in Shining Falls.
