With Super Mario Bros. Wonder available now on the Nintendo Switch, the time has come to embark on a wonderful 2D adventure. Mario is back with the extended gang, resulting in a playable roster of 12 characters and with eight worlds to conquer in the Flower Kingdom, we’re on hand to walk you guys through how to obtain every Wonder Seed and Flower Coin available.
To kick things off, we’re going to do a quick little walkthrough to explain the purples of Flower Coins, Wonder Flowers, Wonder Seeds and Secret Exits before diving into World 3: Shining Falls:
What are Flower Coins?
Flower Coins are large purple coins that can be found on given stages. Some will be obviously visible when exploring through levels, but others can be hidden and require players to meet a certain requirement to revel them. On stages where Flower Coins are present, there are three to be found and all are required to count towards a level’s complete completion.
What are Wonder Flowers?
Wonder Flowers are an item players can encounter during a level, which once interacted with, unleashes a Wonder Effect that immediately impacts the current stage. Where there is a Wonder Flower, there is always a Wonder Flower waiting to be discovered.
What are Wonder Seeds?
Wonder Seeds are the main collectable this time around, with Mario and friends needing to collect them in order to advance through the game. One Wonder Seed will always be given to the player upon completing a stage, but a second one can be obtained by activating the Wonder Flower and traversing the Wonder Effect to collect the Wonder Seed.
On some levels, it is possible there is a third Wonder Seed available, but in order to acquire it, players will need to discover the Secret Exit in order to obtain it. Wonder Seeds can also be purchased for 100 Purple Coins at Poplin Shops and through completing Challenge levels.
What are Secret Exits?
Not present on every level, Secret Exits are a secondary exit players can discover by taking a different route and encountering a second Flagpole at the end of the level. Jumping on the Flagpole will end the current level and reward players with a new Wonder Seed.
Every World 3: Shining Falls Wonder Seed & Flower Coin:
The Hoppycat Trial: Hop, Hop, and Awaaay:
Flower Coins: 3 | Wonder Seeds: 2
- Flower Coin #1: Use Hoppycats to smash breakable blocks to get the first Flower Coin.
- Flower Coin #2: In an area with elongated yellow platforms moving downwards, one will have the Flower Coin on it. Time your jump just right to collect it.
- Flower Coin #3: During the Wonder Effect, the final Flower Coin can be found off to the right.
- Wonder Flower / Wonder Seed #1: After the yellow platforms with the second Flower Coin, there is an elongated Question Mark block, which when struck will release the Wonder Flower. With the Wonder Effect triggered, Hoppycats will become much larger. Advance upwards to reach the Wonder Seed.
- Wonder Seed #2: Reach the end of the stage and climb onto the Flagpole.
The Anglefish Trial: Ready, Aim, Fly!:
Flower Coins: 3 | Wonder Seeds: 2
- Flower Coin #1: In the middle of a platform up above you, wall-climb to collect the Flower Coin.
- Flower Coin #2: Where you see the horizontal lime green pipe coming out of the water, enter it and pull on the handle to expose the Flower Coin.
- Flower Coin #3: As long as you have the Elephant power-up, defeat the giant Swirlypod and take its shell, then use it to destroy the two blocks on a lime green pipe. If done right, the pipe will lower and you can enter it. Hit the flower buds to get the Flower Coin to spawn.
- Wonder Flower / Wonder Seed #1: After the pipe for the third Flower Coin, the Wonder Flower will be high up. Use the Angelfish that leap out of the water to reach the Wonder Flower. When the Wonder Effect triggers, multiple Angelfish will spawn, allow with clouds and you will need to bounce upwards to reach the Wonder Seed.
- Wonder Seed #2: Reach the end of the stage and climb onto the Flagpole.
The Midway Trial: Hop To It:
Flower Coins: 3 | Wonder Seeds: 2
- Flower Coin #1: To the left when you start ascending.
- Flower Coin #2: When you reach the checkpoint flag, head left through the lime green pipe to be taken to a new area. When the Hoppycat on the yellow platform is near the red switch, jump to make the Hoppycat hit the switch. If done right, a yellow bridge and more Hoppycat will appear. Run across the bridge to get the Flower Coin.
- Flower Coin #3: On a platform to your right, get onto the blocks after the checkpoint and leap for the platform with the Flower Coin before Hoppycats can destroy the blocks.
- Wonder Flower / Wonder Seed #1: The glowing Hoppycat from the beginning of the level, when you finally hit it, the Wonder Flower will appear. With the Wonder Effect triggered, your character will become a Hoppycat and you will need to continue your ascent upwards to reach the Wonder Seed.
- Wonder Seed #2: Reach the end of the stage and climb onto the Flagpole.
The Sharp Trial: Launch to Victory:
Flower Coins: 3 | Wonder Seeds: 2
- Flower Coin #1: Surrounded by spiked balls, you need to jump in time to get the Hoppycat to collect it for you, or kill the Trompette and have it fall into the Flower Coin.
- Flower Coin #2: Provided you still have the Elephant power-up, you can use your trumpet to hit the second Flower Coin, which is also surrounded by spiked balls.
- Flower Coin #3: Whilst still standing on the moving platform, use the Hoppycat to destroy the blocks and then hit the Question Mark block to get the Flower Coin.
- Wonder Flower / Wonder Seed #1: After the checkpoint flag, use a Hoppycat to fly into the Question Mark block to reveal the Wonder Flower. Once triggered, the Wonder Effect turns your character into a Hoppycat, and you will need to leap upwards and keep going until you reach the Wonder Seed.
- Wonder Seed #2: Reach the end of the stage and climb onto the Flagpole.
The Sugarstar Trial: Across the Night Sky:
Flower Coins: 3 | Wonder Seeds: 2
- Flower Coin #1: With the Wonder Effect triggered, the first Flower Coin appears following a curved line not long after where you found the Wonder Flower.
- Flower Coin #2: Continue running whilst the Wonder Effect is triggered and you will see the second Flower Coin following a new curved line.
- Flower Coin #3: After the second Flower Coin, the third Flower Coin can be found on a platform moving vertically.
- Wonder Flower / Wonder Seed #1: The Wonder Flower can be seen lurking beneath the main platform of clouds. Run past it until you can drop down and come back on yourself. Once the Wonder Effect is triggered, Super Stars will rain down on the stage and you will need to sprint towards the end to get the Wonder Seed in time.
- Wonder Seed #2: Reach the end of the stage and climb onto the Flagpole.
The Final Trial: Zip Track Dash:
Flower Coins: 3 | Wonder Seeds: 2
- Flower Coin #1: Following the main path, drop down from the long Zip Track onto the smaller one with the Flower Coin.
- Flower Coin #2: Ignoring the Wonder Flower, follow the Zip Track, sticking to the left side of the vertical climb, to get the second Flower Coin.
- Flower Coin #3: Still ignoring the Wonder Flower, after the checkpoint flag, follow along the Zip Tracks to reach the final Flower Coin.
- Wonder Flower / Wonder Seed #1: Jump onto the top Zip Track and collect the Wonder Flower. Once activated, the Wonder Effect turns your character into a Hoppycat. Ride the Zip Tracks and collect the Wonder Seed.
- Wonder Seed #2: Reach the end of the stage and climb onto the Flagpole.
POOF! Badge Challenge: Crouching High Jump I:
Flower Coins: 3 | Wonder Seeds: 1
- Flower Coin #1: Use the Crouching High Jump Badge to leap onto the Trompette to bounce into the Flower Coin.
- Flower Coin #2: Where you see a circle of coins surrounding the second Flower Coin, leap into it.
- Flower Coin #3: Above the Flagpole, time your jump just right to reach it.
- Wonder Seed #1: Reach the end of the stage and climb onto the Flagpole.
Search Party: An Empty Park?
Wonder Seeds: 1
- Wonder Seed #1: Collect five hidden Wonder Tokens to reveal the Wonder Seed.
Break Time! Unreachable Treasure?:
Wonder Seeds: 1
- Wonder Seed #1: Find the nine hidden blocks to create a path that you can use to leap over the yellow pipe to get the Wonder Seed.
Break Time! Watery Wonder Tokens:
Wonder Seeds: 1
- Wonder Seed #1: Collect the five Wonder Tokens to get the Wonder Seed to appear. If you have when reaching the bottom, use the pipes to get back to the top and go again.
Break Time! Timer-Switch Climb:
Wonder Seeds: 1
- Wonder Seed #1: Hit the Timer switches to create block paths to reach the Wonder Seed.
Break Time! Timer-Switch Dash:
Wonder Seeds: 1
- Wonder Seed #1: Hit the Timer switches to create block paths to reach the Wonder Seed.
Master Poplin’s House:
Wonder Seeds: 1
- Wonder Seed #1: Simply visit the Master Poplin’s House and the Wonder Seed will be in a treasure chest, which Master Poplin will give to you.
Royal Seed Mansion:
Royal Seeds: 1
- Wonder Seed #1: Simply visit the Royal Seed Mansion after completing all previous trials to have Master Poplin’ give you the Royal Seed.
Poplin Shop:
Wonder Seeds: 1
- Wonder Seed #1: Purchase the Wonder Seed for 100 Purple Coins.
As always, we hope you found this guide helpful.
