Lava

Lava is a hazard that appears in many Mario games. It mainly serves as a hazard where if Mario touches one, he instantly dies though this effect is different in games like Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. Lava is usually home to Podoboos and is Bowser's main hazard he has in his castles. Even a Starman cannot protect Mario from this deadly obstacle. The effect lava has on Bowser varies ranging from not affecting him to actually killing him at least once. This could mean that there are different temperatures (or even separate types) of lava that differ from game to game.
==Appearances==
===Super Mario Bros.===
Lava appears as a hazard in Super Mario Bros., Lava mainly appears in Castle levels where if Mario falls into it, he instantly dies. In Super Mario Bros, this is a classic way of finishing off Bowser at the end of levels. Podoboos also tend to jump out of the lava serving as an obstacle to avoid when crossing the lava.
===Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels===
Lava appears again in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels once again serving the same role as the previous game and once again being found in the game's Castles however this time, there are some lava pit gaps that are much larger, additionally, the Podoboos may now do double or even triple jumps.
===Super Mario Bros. 3===
Lava appears again in Super Mario Bros. 3 being a common obstacle in the Fortresses, just as before, Podoboos are seen hopping out of the lava, lava can also be found on the ceilings of each level. Just as before, touching either type of lava will instantly kill Mario.
===Super Mario World===
Lava appears on many levels in this game where it's purpose is the same as in the Super Mario Bros. games. Lava is commonly found in Castles and Fortress however for the first time, it is also found in caverns that go very deep underground. Some levels in Choco Island also have brown lava which has the same effect as regular lava. The first castle in this game is known for using lava to defeat Iggy Koopa. If Mario lands in lava, even if he has a Cape, he instantly dies. In addition to Podoboos, enemies known as Blarggs tend to lurk around in the lava. Larry Koopa's boss fight also has lava, in which Larry Koopa needs to be thrown into for Mario to defeat him. If Yoshi is to fall in lava, he will slowly sink rather than instantly dying. If Mario falls in the lava while on Yoshi, both will instantly die.
===Super Mario 64/Super Mario 64 DS===
In Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS, Lava appears mainly on Lethal Lava Land and in Bowser in the Fire Sea in these games. If a character falls in the lava, they will lose three out of eight health points however if said character is capless, they lose four points of health. Lava is also used to defeat Bullies. On lava bridges, Podoboos tend to hop out of the lava bouncing along the bridge before dunking back into the lava on the other side. In some cases, Flamethrowers are also submerged beneath the lava shooting their flame jets periodically. If a Shell is used, one can surf over the lava without being scorched. If Mario touches lava as Metal Mario, he will still bounce in the air as if he touched it normally but won't take any damage. In the remake, this has been changed, if Metal Wario is to fall into lava, he will start slowly sinking into it (similar to the quicksand in the pyramid of Shifting Sand Land) and if he doesn't jump back out in time, he will be submerged and die.
In the game's beta files, codes for a Blue Lava are also shown to exist. Said blue lava was never used in-game, the blue lava would've come paired with Blue Podoboos.
===Super Mario Sunshine===
In Super Mario Sunshine lava is seen in Corona Mountain as the primary obstacle to avoid. One touch of the lava will instantly kill Mario forcing him to restart the area from the beginning. Mario has to make use of F.L.U.D.D and the boat to avoid stumbling into the lava, more often than not, there will also be Blue Coins dangling over the lava forcing Mario to work out a strategy to obtain them. A type of Pollution similar to lava called Fiery Goop is found in Pianta Village which takes one health point off Mario upon contact thus burning him. It can be dozed away with either F.L.U.D.D or accurate splashes from the lake water.
===Super Princess Peach===
Lava appears in Super Princess Peach, in this game, it can be seen in Fury Volcano and Bowser's Villa. If Peach touches lava, she will briefly catch fire, be launched into the air, and lose one hit point. If Peach falls back in the lava while her invincibility frames are still up, she will briefly default to Bowlbrella as if she landed in water until the frames wear off or until she hops back out quickly. If any enemies fall into the lava, they instantly die, lava can also come in wall forms as well which does damage as normal lava. Podoboos commonly make high leaps out of the lava and Peach must avoid them as they do. The grounds in the caves of Fury Volcano also contain busted earth which causes Lava Plumes to periodically erupt from the cracks. Bowser's Villa also contains rooms with blue lava (which is blocked off by a platform so Peach cannot fall in) which the heat-seeking Blue Podoboos hop out of in unlimited supplies.
===New Super Mario Bros.===
Lava returns in New Super Mario Bros. as a common hazard in the Castles, the lava appears along the floor of the Castles and one touch of the lava will instantly kill Mario (or Luigi), not even the effects of a Starman or Mega Mushroom can protect Mario/Luigi from the lava, just as before, Podoboos are commonly seen hopping out of lava. Outside Castles, lava is also seen in levels found in the second half of World 8 in Bowser's territory and on the world map of said world. Lava is also seen in the Bowser Jr. boss fights of World 6-Fortress 2 and World 8-Fortress 2, in World 4-Fortress and World 8-6, the lava rises from the ground forcing Mario (or Luigi) to climb up the platforms to escape the rising lava, the lava continues rising until it has scorched Mario/Luigi or he has escaped. Most importantly, lava is seen in Bowser's first boss fight and after his defeat, he falls into the lava bath perishing and becoming Dry Bowser, lava is also seen in the boss fight with Mega Goomba but this lava is purely for aesthetic effect and has no impact on the boss.
In the game's beta files there is a different type of lava which resembles the lava seen in Super Mario Bros. which went unused, this lava functions similarly to regular lava but doesn't take up the level and can be placed as a small pool.
===Super Mario Galaxy===
Lava is seen several galaxies of Super Mario Galaxy which include the Good Egg Galaxy (Octo-Magma Planet only), the Freezeflame Galaxy, the Toy Time Galaxy, Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor, the Melty Molten Galaxy, and Bowser's Galaxy Reactor. When Mario touches lava, it can scorch him terribly causing him to bounce in the air running around briefly thus losing a health point. The boss King Kaliente is a lava-dwelling Octopus who can spit fireballs and coconuts at Mario whist also launching Lava Bouncers at him. Lava Plumes can also erupt from the lava as an additional obstacle for Mario to avoid. The Star Ball is shown to be able to safely roll across lava, additionally, the use of the Ice Flower will turn Mario into Ice Mario allowing him to safely walk across lava (whilst also creating a trail of ice platforms). The various Sun Planets found in the Freezeflame Galaxy and Bowser's Galaxy Reactor also appear to be made of lava.
===New Super Mario Bros. Wii===
In New Super Mario Bros. Wii, lava appears as an obstacle found in various castles this time, being more common than in the previous game as the only Castles that don't feature lava are World 3-Castle, World 4-Castle, and World 7-Castle. World 8, Bowser's World consists entirely of lava seas, World 8-3 also contains Lava Waves which are a much large obstacle to avoid, Podoboos are also seen hopping out of various lava pits and Lava Plumes can also be seen erupting from the lava. World 8-6, takes place in a massive volcano with heaps of lava pools and rising lava. Just as before, lava is a one-hit kill in this game, when Bowser becomes Giant Bowser in the final boss, he can walk through the lava.
===Super Mario Galaxy 2===
In Super Mario Galaxy 2, lava returns with the same effects it had in the previous game, scorching Mario/Luigi sending them bouncing briefly and with the loss of one health point. Lava is seen as an obstacle in Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, Bowser's Lava Lair, the Freezy Flake Galaxy, the Chompworks Galaxy, Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet, the Space Storm Galaxy, the Shiverburn Galaxy, the Fleet Glide Galaxy, the Melty Monster Galaxy, the Battle Belt Galaxy, Bowser's Galaxy Generator, the Mario Squared Galaxy, and the Boss Blitz Galaxy. As shown, lava is much more common in this game than in the previous and also takes different roles in each of the Galaxies the substance is found in, in the Freezy Flake Galaxy, it is shown that Snowballs can be rolled in lava thus creating temporary snowy paths for crossing however the longer a snowball spends on the lava, it slowly melts before completely dissipating. In the Chompworks Galaxy, it is shown that Golden Chomps are actually made from lava, in the Shiverburn Galaxy, descending ice crystals that make contact with lava will form into temporary ice platforms (similar to the ones that Ice Mario makes in the previous game only much larger), the Melty Monster Galaxy has planets composed entirely of lava as well as an underground volcano with lava waves, lava rivers, and lava falls, Bowser's Galaxy Generator also has lava walls which can burn one as well, and the Boss Blitz Galaxy where a pool of lava serves as King Kaliente's lair once again. Lava is also home to fireballs such as Podoboos and Lava Bouncers and lava monsters such as Magmaarghs and Magmaws. Lava Plumes also erupt from the lava oceans of several galaxies.
===Super Mario 3D Land===
Lava is seen as an obstacle yet again in Super Mario 3D Land, in this game, it is mainly seen in the various Castles of the game. Lava is also commonly seen in various levels of World 8, unlike most previous 3D games, lava is an instant-death in this game. Podoboos and Magmaarghs once again attack from the lava like in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Lava is also used to stop defeat the Fake Bowsers and even Bowser himself. It is also used to stop Dry Bowser in his boss battles. Lava Plumes are also seen erupting from the lava lakes found throughout the game.
===New Super Mario Bros. 2===
Lava returns in New Super Mario Bros. 2 once again commonly appearing in Castles and once again being an instant-kill hazard, lava is also seen in World 5-Tower where it rises as you climb up the tower however unlike previous games, the lava does indeed stop just before the boss door. Lava is also seen in various levels of World 6 where it makes up the ocean of this volcanic world. Podoboos tend to hop out of the boiling lava lakes in several of the game's levels. Giant Bowser and Giant Dry Bowser also attack from rising lava in their respective boss battles.
===New Super Mario Bros. U/New Super Luigi U/New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe===
Lava is also seen in New Super Mario Bros. U as well as New Super Luigi U and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. In these games, lava can be found in the castles. Some lava seas also have conveyors submerged beneath them which is used to carry ironclad-metal blocks. Iggy's Volcanic Castle and Iggy's Swinging-Chains Castle also have Lava Waves which must be avoided at all costs. Podoboos and Magmaws are commonly seen emerging from the lava pits. During Iggy Koopa's battle, he makes a lava pool, when Iggy shoots a red magic projectile in the lava, it will emerge as a Magmaargh which makes a brief attack. After Iggy's defeat, the lava drains. After Kamek uses his magic on Peach's Castle, the water moat becomes a lava moat which makes up the environment of the Castle's surroundings, additionally, there is lava inside the Castle too. The level Rising Tides of Lava also has lava which rises and drains periodically, whenever the lava rises, players need to jump to higher ground and wait there until the lava levels die down. Lava Plumes also make periodic eruptions from the lava lakes. Just as before, lava is a very dangerous hazard and is an instant-death. In this game, Super Dry Bones can also walk in lava without an issue.
===Super Mario 3D World/Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury===
Lava is also seen in Super Mario 3D World as well as Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Lava is commonly seen in some Castles such as Lava Rock Lair. It can also be seen in various levels of World Castle, Alongside Podoboos, several new enemies also emerge from the lava such as Charvaarghs (a sub-species of Magmaargh which can kill you instantly) and Splorches, Lava Plumes also erupt from the lava lakes too and commonly erupt through mesh grounds. Some levels such as Fort Fire Bros. and Boiling Blue Bully Belt also have blue lava and Blue Podoboos are seen hopping out of these scorching blue lakes. Boss Brolder, is a Brolder composed mostly of lava. Some lava lakes have very little platforms in which case, Grumblumps are used to cross these lava lakes. Additionally, World Bowser has a volcano which erupts out lava meteors from time to time. Just like Super Mario 3D Land, both types of lava are instant-kill hazards in this game.
Lava is less common in the Bowser's Fury side of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury but it is seen in a few missions, most notably Bully the Cat Bullies which involves Mario and Bowser Jr. having to push the Cat Bullies into the lava for a Cat Shine.
===Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker===
Lava is seen again in various levels of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. In this game, lava can be seen around various levels (typically the latter ones) and Captain Toad and Toadette must use their maneuvers to avoid falling in the lava. If the Toads are to fall into the lava, they will be instantly killed. Some platforms sink and rise out of the lava in a tidal manner, additionally, Charvaarghs are also seen leaping out of the lava pools as a very dangerous hazard for Captain Toad and Toadette to avoid. Additionally, the bosses Draggadon and Gold Draggadon also reside in lava and attack the Toads from the fiery substance. Lava is seen in levels such as Rolling Inferno and Seesaw Sizzle.
===Super Mario Maker/Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS/Super Mario Maker 2===
Lava is seen in the castle theme in all styles of Super Mario Maker and it's two sequels. In these games, lava retains it's role from the mainline games where it's an instant-kill hazard. Lava is also used to defeat Bowser, Bowser Jr. and various other enemies by pulling the Axe at the end bridge. Only Podoboos can be placed in lava successfully, other enemies that fall in die.
===Super Mario Run===
Lava returns in Super Mario Run retaining it's role from the previous games. Lava is an instant-kill hazard like in previous games, Podoboos can once again be seen hopping out of the lava. Lava is also used to finish off the Fake Bowsers found in each of the Worlds.
===Super Mario Odyssey===
Lava returns as a hazard in Super Mario Odyssey commonly being found in the Luncheon Kingdom. Pink Lava makes up the saucy pools of the Luncheon Kingdom, Mario can capture a Podoboo and use it to swim through the lava unharmed. He can also hop around in the lava and ride Lava Plumes to be used to gain some extra height while having captured a Podoboo. Lava in the form of soup is also seen during the boss fight with Cookatiel, Lava is also seen in the Moon Kingdom in the Underground Moon Caverns in the moon's core. Lava is an outright hazard here due to there being no Podoboos here. Lava is also seen in the Darker Side as one of the challenges involves the use of hopping from lava pools with a Podoboo and it is also seen in bonus areas of the Lost Kingdom and the Mushroom Kingdom. For the first time since Super Mario Galaxy 2, lava is not an instant-kill hazard, instead it now takes off a health point.
===Paper Mario series===
Lava minorly appears in most of the Paper Mario games. 
===Paper Mario===
In the first Paper Mario game, lava appears in Mt. Lavalava and Bowser's Castle. Falling into the lava makes Mario lose one hit point, Mario must use the platforms to hop across the lava, in cases where there are no platforms and just a large lava lake, he must have Parakarry or Lakilester to carry him over lava.
===Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door===
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, lava is not seen anywhere in the main game, instead, it is found only during the two Bowser events, the first around Bowser's Castle, and the second in Stage 3-1 reminiscent of Super Mario Bros., if Bowser falls in the lava, he has to restart the area, the larger Bowser gets, the less chance he has of falling in.
===Paper Mario: Sticker Star===
In Paper Mario: Sticker Star, lava is seen in World 5 in the levels Rugged Road and Rumble Volcano. In both levels, if Mario falls in the lava, he loses 5 HP and is sent flying back to where he fell from. In area one of Rugged Road, Mario must use a freezing Sticker-type (Shaved Ice, Air Conditioner, or the Fridge) to freeze the lava blocking his way to cross the area. In other areas, he must use jump across pieces floating on lava to cross it. Rumble Volcano also has Lava Plumes which hold up the platforms. Lava is also seen in the third phase of Bowser's boss battle where Bowser has several Podoboos aid him in his battle against Mario. Mario can freeze the Podoboos with a freezing Sticker-type (Shaved Ice, Air Conditioner, or the Fridge) to prevent Bowser from being able to summon them for an attack.
===Paper Mario: Color Splash===
Lava reappears once again in Paper Mario: Color Splash, in the levels, Redpepper Volcano, Redpepper Crater, and Kiwano Temple. In Redpepper Crater and Redpepper Volcano, falling into the lava makes Mario lose 30 HP. To cross the lava, Mario must ride Draggdon. The lava pits also have Podoboos leaping out for an attack and even a Big Podoboo. Super Mario Bros. 3-style lava appears in the Green Energy Plant and must be avoided. In Kiwano Temple, lava is seen very far below the chasm near the Mini Paint Star, falling into the lava gives Mario an automatic Game Over.
===Paper Mario: The Origami King===
Lava returns in Paper Mario: The Origami King in Hotfoot Crater. Lava is seen around the volcano, falling into the lava once again drops Mario's HP, Paper Macho Podoboos are also seen hopping out of the lava pits and rain down on Mario, Bowser Jr., and Kamek similar to a meteor.
===Mario & Luigi series===
===Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga===
In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, lava is seen around Bowser's Castle but cannot be fallen in in the main level. There is a side-scrolling section involving the use of Mini-Mario where he must make it across a section (based on one of the Castles from Super Mario Bros.) and avoid falling into the lava. Podoboos are also seen hopping out of the lava, if Mario falls in the lava or touches either a Podoboo or a Roto-disc, he is sent all the way back to the beginning. At the end of the area, Mario pulls an Axe sending a cardboard cutout of a Fake Bowser plummeting into the lava below.
===Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time===
Lava is seen again in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, in this game, it is only seen in Bowser's Castle and cannot be fallen in as it's only there for aesthetic effect. If the Mario Bros. try to walk off the bridges or the platforms of the Castle into the lava below, they are blocked by invisible walls thereby making it impossible to fall in.
===Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story/Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey===
thumb|left|A Lava Lake as seen in the Chamber.
In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, lava is seen as an obstacle in Bowser's Castle, if Mario, Luigi, or Bowser fall in the lava, they are burned and sent back to the area they fell from but no HP is lost.
===Mario & Luigi: Dream Team===
Lava returns in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, in this game, it is seen around Mount Pajamaja making up the fiery volcanoes of the area, in the Dream world, lava is also seen, Chizzles appear to be formed from lava as well. Lava can also be seen in Neo Bowser Castle as well. Touching lava will send Mario and Luigi back to where they fell from. Big Massif and Lil' Massif can be spun into the lava in Mount Pajamaja as well, when this happens, they are sent back to their starting point as well.
===Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam===
Lava is seen around Bowser's Castle in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, it is a common obstacle in the area, just like in previous games, if Mario, Luigi, or Paper Mario fall in, they are sent back to where they started. In the game, it is shown that Ore collected by the Toads is also melted in the lava.
===Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions===
In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, Lava has the same role it served in the original but it is also seen during various missions of Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, additionally, the Podoboos in the 2D side-scroller section now have eyes.
===Mario vs. Donkey Kong series=== 
===Mario vs. Donkey Kong===
In Mario vs. Donkey Kong, lava is seen as an obstacle in Fire Mountain, if Mario touches the lava, he dies instantly, lava must be maneuvered around with various strategies as Mario obtains the Keys and Mini Mario toys. In some levels, Podoboos are seen leaping out of the lava, additionally, the earlier levels also have platforms which are sprung up by Lava Plumes which Mario can ride to reach higher platforms. 
===Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis===
Lava is seen again in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis, in this game, it is seen in Lava Dome. If a Mini Mario touches lava, it will be burned and thereby destroyed. Lava Plumes are seen erupting from the lava hoisting up platforms, additionally, some levels also have Podoboos which hop out of the lava pools. Lava can also be placed in the Construction Zone in the Lava Dome Kit as well as Special Kit 2 and Special Kit 3.
===Yoshi series===
===Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3===
Lava is seen in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 in several levels, mostly in Forts and Castles. Lava is an instant-death hazard in this game and must be avoided at all costs. Any eggs tossed at the lava are destroyed immediately, lava is not only home to enemies such as Podoboos but also Co-Blarggs, Gargantua Blarggs, and the dangerous Hot Lips. Enemies such as Lava Drops also tend to linger around lava areas, lava is also seen in caverns as well and is the key to defeating Tap-Tap the Red Nose. There is another type of lava that is more magma-like and must be crossed with a log. Lava is first seen in Burt the Bashful's Fort.
===Yoshi's Island DS===
Lava is also seen in Yoshi's Island DS, in this game, it is once again a one-hit-kill obstacle. The game retains a similar design to it's predecessor and lava dwellers from the previous game Podoboos, Co-Blarggs, Gargantua Blarggs, and Hot Lips all return alongside the new Crusher Blargg. The game also features cascading lava in lava caverns as well as Lava Falls which can both kill you instantly, lava is commonly found in Castles and Scary Castles as well as underground caverns and some Secret/Extra levels. Lava is also seen in the Subterranean Exhibit of the Island Museum and one part of the Giant Exhibit for lava-dwelling enemies. Lava is first seen in Castle of the Big Burt Bros.
===Yoshi's New Island===
Lava appears again in Yoshi's New Island, in this game, it is once again found in Fortresses and Castles and once again serves as a one-hit-kill hazard. Co-Blarggs and Gargantua Blarggs are also seen dwelling in the lava pits making attempts to attack Yoshi. Lava is most common in World 6. Fort Bucket Booby Trap is the first level to feature lava as a hazard. Lava Drops are also seen hopping in and out of various lava pit and appear to've replaced the Podoboos in this game.
===Mario Kart series===
Lava is a hazard in some courses in the Mario Kart games. Whenever a racer lands in lava, they lose all their items and Lakitu carries them out. Also not as bad as the chilling water, lava can greatly send a racer back a few places. Lava always appears in Bowser's Castle related courses. Other courses such as Grumble Volcano also feature Lava.
===Mario Party series ===
Lava is usually used as a hazard to eliminate players in the Mario Party games. In Mario Party 7, there is a Bowser event where Lava rises up in a certain area and the player that was on the platform loses all of their Stars.
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