Lava

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Game versionsSNES · North America

A lethal surface found beneath many castle and cave routes.

How it works

Touching lava costs a life even when Mario has a power-up. Some courses use chocolate-colored lava with the same danger.

Use the actual platform edges when planning jumps. A Skull Raft provides footing, but does not make the surrounding lava safe.

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