Super Mario Odyssey takes players on a globetrotting adventure filled with secrets, and the expansive Sand Kingdom stands out as one of its most challenging maps. This sprawling desert region contains 100 regional purple coins, a unique currency shaped like ancient pyramids that can only be spent at the local Tostarena Crazy Cap shop. Tracking down every single token requires a keen eye for environmental puzzles, hidden 2D mural pathways, and clever utilization of Mario's capture abilities.
Scouring Tostarena Town and Nearby Outskirts
Your treasure hunt begins immediately upon stepping off the Odyssey, where a couple of regional coins rest nearby on a small sandy ridge. Heading directly into the central settlement of Tostarena Town reveals several collectibles hidden around local structures and architectural features. Bouncing on the umbrella in front of the shop launches Mario high enough to grab a floating cluster, while more currency lines the rooftops and balconies of adjacent buildings.
Do not forget to explore the immediate perimeter outside the town gates where the shifting sands meet the rocky borders. Players should check behind the local colorful buildings and even take a quick dive into the village fountain to gather easy early-game funds. Navigating the power lines using the Spark Pylon mechanic allows you to zip effortlessly between rooftops to pick up tokens that are otherwise out of reach.
Navigating the Tostarena Ruins and Hidden Caves
Moving north into the ancient ruins introduces complex platforming challenges where many regional items are cleverly tucked out of standard sightlines. As you climb the stone structures, look closely at the corners of platforms and behind standard obstacles like sand-dwelling cacti. The 8-bit retro murals wrapping around the walls conceal multiple collectibles that require precise jumping sequences and the discovery of hidden invisible blocks.
Deep within the region lies an icy cavern system accessible through a large sinkhole, which acts as a sanctuary for several tricky tokens. Exploring these freezing corridors requires sliding across slippery terrain and occasionally stacking up enemies to reach elevated alcoves. Finding these submerged locations is essential for completionists who want to clear out the entire kingdom checkpoint registry.
Conquering Poison Lakes and Dangerous Boundaries
The eastern and western sections of the desert feature massive environmental hazards, particularly the bubbling purple swamps that instantly harm unprotected travelers. To navigate these areas safely, players must domesticate a Jaxi mount or take control of a Moe-Eye to reveal secret pathways hidden beneath the slime. Riding the stone creature across the toxic lake opens up access to isolated sand platforms housing valuable pyramid clusters.
Some of the most frequently missed collectibles are suspended directly over the absolute edges of the global map boundaries. Exploring the southern cliffs near the desert oasis reveals small dangling clusters that require Mario to hang off the ledge and shimmy carefully to retrieve them. Accumulating all 100 tokens allows you to purchase every exclusive outfit and souvenir available in the regional shop catalog.
