4-2: The Cave Of The Lakitus

Map

4-2 Map
  • There are two entrances in Ground. Entering from the left, you can earn a 1-UP by defeating eight Koopa Troopas with a shell at ★1 (at the far left of Ground 1).
  • In the later part of Underground Area 1, activate the switch above the soft rock to reveal the entrance to C.

Stars

Underground Area 1 ×11

  • Inside the Winged Cloud above the POW Block in the bottom-center part ×5
  • Inside the crate on the central platform ×6

Underground Area 3 ×15

  • Pass through the Middle Ring in the middle part ×10
  • Inside the Winged Cloud in the bottom-center part ×5

Red Conis

Underground Area 1 ×7

  • Between the rocks in the early part ×2
  • On the stairs in the early part ×3
  • At the far left of the top-central Wall Lakitu area ×2

Underground Area 2 ×5

  • While falling the hole ×5

Underground Area 3 ×7

  • Below the stairs in the early part ×1
  • In the middle Wall Lakitu area ×5
  • In the later part, collect it by throwing an egg at the Arrow Cloud ×1

Underground Area 4 ×1

  • Carried by the Fly Guy ×1

Flowers

Underground Area 1 ×2

  • Inside the Winged Cloud beyond the middle platform in the center part
  • Collect it using a shell, by hitting the Koopa Troopa on the final bridge with an egg
    (Or reach it directly by flutter jumping from the platform where the switch is)

Underground Area 3 ×3

  • Kick the shell in the early part to slide it into the gap to the bottom-right of the stair
  • After flutter jumping over the bottom-central spike
  • In the later part, collect it by throwing an egg at the Arrow Cloud

Enemies

NameDefeatDescription
EatStompPound
the
Ground
EggGreen
Water
-melon
Red
Water
-melon
Blue
Water
-melon
Trans
-form
Shy GuyShy GuyA normal Shy Guy. It appears from the pipe until the eggs are full.
Fly GuyFly Guy××Flying in the sky, carrying a Red Coin, a Winged Cloud, etc.
Wild PiranhaWild Piranha×××Small at first, but becomes large when you get closer. If eaten, you drops all eggs.
Lantern GhostLantern GhostWanders around holding a lantern.
FangFangFlies through the sky, swaying gently.
Tap-TapTap-Tap×××××Both walk and jump types are found. They cannot be eaten, but can be pushed with the tongue.
Beach KoopaBeach KoopaA Koopa Troopa without its shell. It will attach to the shell lying on the ground.
Koopa TroopaKoopa TroopaAfter you stomp on it, it loses its shell and becomes a Beach Koopa. If you pound the ground, it can be defeated in one hit, even when it still has its shell.
Wall LakituWall Lakitu××Sticks its face out of a hole in the wall and throws spiny eggs.

○: Can be defeated
△: Can be defeated under certain conditions (e.g., multiple attacks, attacking during a specific state, etc.)
×: Cannot be defeated
★: Transforms into a Star (only in the Green Watermelon column)
The "Transform" column indicates whether the enemy can be defeated by using the Special Item "Anywhere POW", "Winged Cloud Maker", or by passing through the Middle Ring.