Find the location of every Star Coin in World Mushroom in our New Super Mario Bros. 2 walkthrough and guide, complete with images.
There are 21 Star Coins to collect in World Mushroom. These collectibles can be found in the seven main levels of this world, with each containing three Star Coins. There’s also a bonus rainbow course and a cannon level but they does not feature any Star Coins. World Mushroom is unlocked after using the cannon in World 1, which can be unlocked through a secret exit in World 1-Tower. Using the cannon in this world will unlock World Flower.
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Our Star Coins guide lists each coin in the order that they appear in the level. We’ll make note if a specific power-up is required to snag the Star Coin!
World Mushroom-1
Star Coin 1
Take the first yellow pipe in the stage. Ground pound the POW blocks to descend the room and collect the Star Coin. Use a Koopa Troopa shell to take out enemies, and you can even use the shell to collect the Star Coin once you reach the lowest level.
Star Coin 2
Gold Flower required. After the Checkpoint Flag and just before the red ring, reach the second yellow pipe by walking into the tall blue blocks to descend a level. In the next room, grab a Gold Flower from the Question Block and use it to make a path to the Star Coin, all without removing too many Brick Blocks.
Star Coin 3
Before the stairs made of pipe is a section with two block platform towers, a Red Koopa Troopa, and a few Koopa Paratroopas. Bounce off a Koopa Paratroopa to get on the level of the Koopa Troopa, then bounce off the highest enemy to reach the tallest vertical block on either tower. The Star Coin is above the right tower. If you have a Super Leaf, you can also fly up to make things easier.
World Mushroom-2
Star Coin 1
After the first Deep-Cheep, there is an alcove with the first Star Coin. Quickly swim to the right to get into the alcove before a moving wall blocks it off. A second wall will move to open the way out of the alcove — this might be a chance to grab the Star Coin if you were blocked off earlier, but beware of getting crushed.
Star Coin 2
After the Red Ring, you’ll come to a section with Urchins that pop out out of notches. The Star Coin is easily seen and collected. Just wait for the Urchin guarding it to descend!
Star Coin 3
After the second Star Coin, a few walls will move, opening to an area with a green pipe guarded by an Urchin. Swim up to and enter the pipe when safe, and when in the next room, swim all the way to the top to claim the last Star Coin before it gets blocked off by the closing walls. Keep in mind you’ll still need to avoid the Deep-Cheep on your way to the exit pipe!
World Mushroom-Ghost House
Star Coin 1
From the start, take the door on the left. Hit the switch on the right in the next room, and climb up the appearing platforms for the Star Coin as you avoid the Boos. Exit by using the left switch and its appearing platforms.
Star Coin 2
Take the middle door in the group of three that you come to next. This room has hidden bouncy floors that will only activate and appear if you collide with them from above. Use them to reach the top, hit the switch, and make the Star Coin appear at the lower left of the room. From the switch, go down the middle to reach the Star Coin!
Star Coin 3
There is a room with three switches and three paths to the right. Hit the middle and right switches and take the top path. You will see two openings above. Enter the one on the right by wall jumping, then hit the switch to make the Star Coin appear in the other opening.
World Mushroom-A
Star Coin 1
You’ll need to use your momentum on ice and perform a ducking slide to get this Star Coin, but only after the spike ball breaks through the blocks first.
Star Coin 2
Take the right path just after the coin outlines and you’ll get this Star Coin with no hassle.
Star Coin 3
You’ll see two spike balls in the area with the third Star Coin. You can take your chances and grab the Star Coin during an opportune moment where the balls are moving away, or use the large spiked ball (hit the switch to release it) to take out the smaller balls and make the attempt easier.
World Mushroom-3
Star Coin 1
This Star Coin is easy to spot. Stand on the Donut Lift to the left of the Star Coin and let it start to drop. Once you’re low enough, jump to the Star Coin and land on the smaller Donut Lift, then jump up to safety. Raccoon Mario makes this easier with the scuttle.
Star Coin 2
After the Checkpoint Flag and in the next room, you’ll see the Star coin above another Donut Lift. Use the lowering platforms to snag the Star Coin before it scrolls off-screen.
Star Coin 3
After the second Star Coin, you’ll see a section with Buzzy Beetles and a POW Block with a brick block in front of it. Use the lower Buzzy Beetle’s shell to hit the POW block (or use Raccoon Mario’s tail), then hit the second POW block trapping the Star Coin. Grab it by wall-kicking or using the lifts.
World Mushroom-B
Star Coin 1
The Star Coin is to the left, just above the ends of the first pairs of beanstalks you sprout. This is right after the group of four at the beginning of the scrolling section.
Star Coin 2
Hit the POW block above the Chain Chomp and stay on the right vines. As soon as you see the Star Coin, make a shallow jump and grab it — if you leave it too late, or make a great leap, you’ll land on the platform above and can’t get back down again.
Star Coin 3
At the Gold Ring, use the two Koopa Troopas and their shells to sprout four vines. The Star Coin is between the middle two vines, surrounded by a group of five circling Koopa Paratroopas.
World Mushroom-Castle
Star Coin 1
When you see the Star Coin, just ground pound the blocks to get it.
Star Coin 2
When you see the Super Whomp, DON’T go down the green pipe. Instead lure the Super Whomp into toppling over, then continue right to find the Star Coin amongst a ring of coins.
Star Coin 3
Don’t enter the door to the boss. If you don’t have the Super Leaf, grab one by hitting the hidden block between the blocks to the right of the boss door. Build up enough speed to fly around the left side of the wall (don’t fly straight up as the flippers block you). The last Star Coin is yours.
