Venture into the scorching expanse of the Sunbaked Desert in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, where 36 elusive Wonder Seeds await discovery amid shifting sands, hidden oases, and secret mirages. From chasing elusive seeds that dart away to mastering the bounce on giant Bloomps, this desert world challenges players to unravel its mysteries and collect the magical seeds essential for breaking Bowser’s chaotic spells and unlocking new adventures.
Tips for finding Wonder Seeds
To find Wonder Seeds in the Sunbaked Desert world of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, focus on exploring each level thoroughly, especially after activating Wonder Flower effects, as one Wonder Seed typically appears at the end of these effects. Look for hidden paths and secret Poplin Shops where additional Wonder Seeds can be purchased using Flower Coins. Some Wonder Seeds require collecting multiple Wonder Tokens or completing specific platforming challenges, such as reaching high ledges or using ropes and platforms strategically. Utilizing badges like the Timed High Jump can also help access tricky areas. Keep an eye out for secret exits and explore off the main path to uncover all Wonder Seeds needed for progression in this desert-themed world.
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.
W4 Sunbaked Desert Wonder Seed locations
The W4 Sunbaked Desert in Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a challenging and expansive world featuring a variety of levels where players can find a total of 36 Wonder Seeds. These seeds are scattered throughout the desert’s diverse stages, including The Desert Mystery, Ninji Jump Party, Bloomps of the Desert Skies, Flight of the Bloomps, and others. Some Wonder Seeds require skillful platforming, such as chasing elusive seeds, navigating moving platforms, or using special badges like the Timed High Jump. Additionally, there are secret Poplin Shops hidden in the desert, including one near Bowser’s castle that sells three Wonder Seeds for flower coins. Exploration of hidden paths, solving puzzles, and defeating bosses are key to collecting all Wonder Seeds in this sunbaked, mirage-filled desert environment.
There are 36 Wonder Seeds and one Royal Seed in W4 Sunbaked Desert.
Armads on the Roll
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in Armads on the Roll. You’ll find the Armads on the Roll level to the right and a little down from the starting oasis.
A bit past the checkpoint, you’ll come to a flower near the top of the screen next to a Pokey patrolling on top of some cactus blocks. Hit the flower to drop the Wonder Flower.
You’ll get the first Wonder Seed at the end of the sped-up-time sequence.
You’ll receive the second Wonder Seed for completing the level.
The Desert Mystery
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in The Desert Mystery. You’ll find the Desert Mystery to the right of the starting oasis just a little past the castle.
Right before the end of the level (after the third 10 flower coin), you’ll find a cord above half a ramp. Pull it to reveal the Wonder Flower.
Use the cords to chase the Wonder Seed through the pyramid that appears until you can grab it.
You’ll receive the second Wonder Seed for completing the level.
Rolling-Ball Hall
Hit the three Question Mark panels on the ground in the desert to open a path below the castle – you’ll find the Rolling-Ball Hall level inside.
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in Rolling-Ball Hall.
When you drop to the lower tunnel after the checkpoint, you’ll pass under the Wonder Flower. Continue a little to the right, and you’ll be able to jump up and then backtrack to it.
Dodge the rolling balls as the level tips back and forth while you collect the five Wonder Tokens. You’ll get a Wonder Seed once you collect them all.
You’ll get a second Wonder Seed for completing the level.
Ninji Jump Party
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in Ninji Jump Party. At the starting oasis, step through the sandfall to find the Ninji Jump Party level.
Jump to the rhythm as you make your way through the level. The Wonder Flower is inside the first (and only) yellow flower you come to.
Keep heading right, and you’ll find the first Wonder Token floating just out of reach over a platform. Jump in time to the music to raise it and grab the seed.
You’ll use the same trick to collect the remaining four Wonder Tokens and the Wonder Seed.
You’ll get the second Wonder Seed for completing the level.
Bloomps of the Desert Skies
Head up from the starting oasis and duck under the bridge on the left to find the Bloomps of the Desert Skies level. There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in Bloomps of the Desert Skies.
A bit after the level’s checkpoint, you’ll run into an oversized Goombrat. Directly above, there’s a green Bloomp carrying the Wonder Flower.
Bounce your way through the zero-G balloon sequence to find the first Wonder Seed.
You’ll get the second Wonder Seed when you complete the level.
Valley Fulla Snootles
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in Valley Fulla Snootles.
Past the level’s second checkpoint, you’ll come to a set of pillars with a pair of blocks above them. Hit the gap in between to reveal the Wonder Flower.
Navigate the slomo sequence to find the first Wonder Seed.
You’ll receive the second for completing the level.
Color-Switch Dungeon
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in Color-Switch Dungeon.
Once you hit the twilight section of the level, you’ll see the Wonder Flower above you – you’ll have to hit a Color Switch and backtrack a little to pick it up.
You’ll get chased by a Shadow version of your character as you continue along and pick up the Wonder Seed.
You’ll receive another Wonder Seed for completing the level.
Secrets of Shova Mansion
There are three Wonder Seeds to collect in Secrets of Shova Mansion.
Just past the checkpoint, you’ll come to two stacks of boxes on either side of a space where a door should be (but isn’t). Push the left box to the right and the right box to the left so they fill in the gaps. A door will appear leading to the Wonder Flower.
After a lot more shoving, you’ll collect the first Wonder Seed.
You’ll receive the second for completing the level normally.
The third Wonder Seed leads to a secret exit – and opens the path to Flight of the Bloomps, Expert Badge Challenge: Invisibility 1, and this world’s entrance to the Special World.
You’ll have to play the level again and get all the way to the end. When you drop out of the final door, there’s a Shova below you pushing a box across a small section of breakable blocks.
Ground Pound the blocks and then push the box into the gap (taking out the Shova in the process). This will reveal a new pipe.
Go through the pipe and run right. You’ll find another pipe there that will lead you to this level’s second flagpole and third Wonder Seed.
Flight of the Bloomps
There are two Wonder Seeds to collect in Flight of the Bloomps.
When you hit the checkpoint, watch the clouds above you for some sparkles – there’s a green Bloomp carrying the Wonder Flower. Jump to hit it and it’ll drop the flower.
Ride the oversized Bloomps to the right and then up to collect a Wonder Seed.
You’ll get the second Wonder Seed for completing the level.
Badge Challenge: Parachute Cap 2
You’ll find the Badge Challenge: Parachute Cap 2 level straight to the right of the starting oasis. You’ll receive one Wonder Seed for completing it.
Badge Challenge: Crouching High Jump 2
You’ll receive a Wonder Seed for completing the Crouching High Jump 2 Badge Challenge.
Expert Badge Challenge: Invisibility 1
Try to carry a pot with you so you can keep track of your character through the Invisibility challenge. You’ll receive a Wonder Seed at the end.
Sunbaked Desert Palace
There is one Wonder Seed and one Royal Seed to collect in Sunbaked Desert Palace.
Climb the platforms above the level’s checkpoint. Pull the chord at the top to reveal (and collect) the Wonder Flower.
Time will alternate between speeding up or slowing down while you continue through the level and pick up the Wonder Seed.
You’ll get the Royal Seed for defeating Bowser Jr.
KO Arena: Sunbaked Skirmish
Defeat the levels of Mumsies, Melon Piranha Plants, and snakes to get this level’s Wonder Seed.
Search Party: Pipe 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: Pipe Park here.
Break Time!: Treasure Vault
You’ll find Break Time!: Treasure Vault to the right and a little down from Armads on the Roll. You’ll get the Wonder Seed for navigating the level as Drill Mario and smashing all the crates.
Break Time!: Raise the Stage
You’ll have to pass under part of the castle to reach Break Time!: Raise the Stage. Duck under the platform to the left of the stairs all the way to the right side.
Jump in time with the music to keep the stage raised and collect the Wonder Seed.
Break Time!: Revver Run
All the way to the right, you’ll find a Revver. Send it back to the left, and then use the Zip Track on the ceiling to beat it back to the Color Switch. You’ll get a Wonder Seed once it hits the glowing spot on the wall.
Break Time!: Floating Wonder Tokens
Bounce your way up to collect the five Wonder Tokens and reveal this level’s Wonder Seed.
Break Time!: Bouncy Tunes
Collect all five Wonder Tokens to reveal the level’s Wonder Seed.
Break Time!: Lights Out
Use the Switch Block to turn out the lights and reveal the Wonder Seed. The platforms will still be there, but you can’t see them so you’ll have to remember their locations.
Sunbaked Desert House
You’ll get one Wonder Seed for visiting the Sunbaked Desert House.
Poplin Shop 1
You can buy one Wonder Seed for 100 flower coins at the Poplin Shop.
Poplin Shop 2
Look for a narrow path to the left of the Sunbaked Desert Palace. Follow it back and to the left to find a second Poplin Shop.
What secrets lie beneath the scorching sands of Sunbaked Desert
Beneath the scorching sands of Sunbaked Desert in Super Mario Bros. Wonder lie hidden levels and secrets concealed by mirages, sand dunes, and palace walls. Players must explore closely, running into sand-covered areas or approaching mirages to reveal secret stages, including the Flight of the Bloomps and the Parachute Cap II Badge Challenge. The desert’s arid landscape hides not just challenges but a labyrinth of mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
What hidden levels are buried beneath the sands of Sunbaked Desert
The Sunbaked Desert in Super Mario Bros. Wonder conceals numerous hidden levels beneath its sands, heat waves, and castle walls. Key hidden levels include:
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Secrets of Shova Mansion, which features a secret exit unlocking additional levels to the north.
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Flight of the Bloomps, accessible only after finding the secret exit in Secrets of Shova Mansion.
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Armads on the Roll and The Desert Mystery, revealed by walking near their locations on the desert floor.
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Rolling-Ball Hall, unlocked by stepping on three stone squares in the desert.
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Ninji Jump Party, found by traveling through a sand waterfall north of the oasis.
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Bloomps of the Desert Skies, Valley Fulla Snootles, and Color-Switch Dungeon, accessible without special conditions.
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A second hidden Captain Toad level, accessed through a secret path near Secrets of Shova Mansion.
Additionally, the Sunbaked Desert features a puzzle involving standing on three ? Block buttons to open a door leading to an optional level, and a secret Poplin Shop near Bowser’s castle offering special badges and Wonder Seeds.
