Collectibles Checklist (General)
Welcome, aspiring Shine Spriter! This comprehensive checklist will guide you through the various collectibles scattered across Isle Delfino. While specific locations for each item will be detailed in their respective world guides (e.g., Bianco Hills, Ricco Harbor), this section provides an overview of what to look for and general strategies for acquisition. Mastering these collectibles is crucial for achieving 100% completion and unlocking all secrets Super Mario Sunshine has to offer!
Shine Sprites
Shine Sprites are the primary collectible in Super Mario Sunshine, essential for progressing through the story and unlocking new areas. There are a total of 120 Shine Sprites to collect. They are typically earned by:
- Completing Episodes: Each of the seven main areas (Bianco Hills, Ricco Harbor, Gelato Beach, Pinna Park, Sirena Beach, Noki Bay, Pianta Village) has eight episodes, each awarding one Shine Sprite upon completion.
- Collecting 100 Coins: In each episode, gathering 100 yellow coins will spawn a Shine Sprite in a designated location within that episode. This often requires thorough exploration and sometimes specific F.L.U.D.D. techniques.
- Blue Coin Exchange: Trading 10 Blue Coins at the Boathouse in Delfino Plaza will grant you a Shine Sprite. There are 240 Blue Coins in total, meaning you can earn 24 Shine Sprites this way.
- Secret Shines: Hidden throughout Delfino Plaza and the various worlds are "Secret Shines" that don't belong to a specific episode. These often involve platforming challenges or interacting with specific NPCs.
Strategy Tip: Focus on completing episodes first to unlock all areas. Once you have access to the entire island, you can then systematically go back and collect 100-coin Shines and Blue Coins. Keep an eye out for suspicious objects or unusual platforms, as these often hide Secret Shines.
Blue Coins
Blue Coins are a special currency in Super Mario Sunshine, with 240 scattered across Isle Delfino. As mentioned above, every 10 Blue Coins can be exchanged for a Shine Sprite at the Boathouse in Delfino Plaza. This means Blue Coins contribute a significant 24 Shine Sprites to your total.
- Locations: Blue Coins are found in every major area, including Delfino Plaza itself. They are often hidden in plain sight, behind obstacles, or require specific actions to reveal.
- Common Acquisition Methods:
- Spraying graffiti or M Graffiti with F.L.U.D.D.
- Defeating certain enemies (e.g., Electrokoopas, Gooper Blooper's tentacles).
- Solving environmental puzzles (e.g., watering plants, activating switches).
- Finding hidden spots or performing precise platforming.
- Interacting with specific Piantas or Toads.
Strategy Tip: Blue Coins are notoriously tricky to find all of. We highly recommend tackling them after you've completed most of the main story and are familiar with each area's layout. Many Blue Coins are only accessible with specific F.L.U.D.D. nozzles (Hover Nozzle, Rocket Nozzle, Turbo Nozzle), so ensure you've unlocked them all before a dedicated Blue Coin hunt. Refer to our individual world guides for detailed Blue Coin maps and instructions.
Yellow Coins
Yellow Coins serve multiple purposes in Super Mario Sunshine:
- Health Restoration: Collecting a yellow coin restores one segment of Mario's health.
- 100-Coin Shines: As detailed above, collecting 100 yellow coins within a single episode will award you a Shine Sprite.
- Extra Lives: Collecting 50 yellow coins will grant Mario an extra life.
Strategy Tip: While not a collectible in the same sense as Shines or Blue Coins, actively collecting yellow coins is vital for survival and for earning those valuable 100-coin Shines. Always keep an eye out for coin trails, hidden blocks, and enemies that drop coins. In episodes where you're aiming for the 100-coin Shine, prioritize thorough exploration and don't leave any corner un-sprayed!