Lake Lapcat

While many Cat Shines are found in each of the "main" islands, there are an additional 40 Cat Shines found across the lake in secret spots. Some of them will only become available as you defeat Fury Bowser and reveal more of the lake, others after you get a shine from an island for the first time, and the rest will appear after you have completed the main story.

Climb to the Shine

This simple Shine puzzle can be found just outside of Pounce Bounce Isle, and is revealed after getting the first shine on that island.

Lost Kitten by the Shore

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for the first time at the Lakeside Giga Bell.

Lost Kitten by the Shore: Calico 1

For this Shine, simply look on the opposite side of the Giga Bell over towards Fort Flaptrap to find a smaller cat pushing a ball around. It will try to run away if you get near, but if you equip a Super Bell, the kitten will approach, letting you pick it up with Y. Return it to earn the Cat Shine.

Cold Cove Combat

This Cat Shine is located just below the main gate for Slipskate Slope at the second group of islands. Look for a solitary blue button to ground pound, which will trigger an arena against two fire Piranha Plants and several columns of Goombas.

Hurry! Swim and Slide!

This Cat Shine is part of a timed race that can only be attempted when riding Plessie near the second group of islands.

Gazing Down at the Islands

This Cat Shine is located on a high floating island above the Ruins Giga Bell, but getting there will require Bowser’s unwitting help.

Dash and Smash in the Clouds

You can find this Cat Shine in a special zone that can only be reached by unlocking a cloud pipe to a secret area.

Go With the Floe

This Cat Shine is located in plain sight high above the water near Crisp Climb Castle, but you’ll need a trick to reach it.

Lost Kittens Near the Ruins

For this Cat Shine, you’ll need to once again assist a large calico cat find its three kittens that are lost nearby.

Lost Kittens Near the Ruins: Calico 1

The first one is fairly close, only hiding in the sands to the east of the Ruins Giga Bell just out of sight of the momma cat. Remember to wear a Bell Suit so that the kitten doesn’t try to run away, then grab it with Y and bring it back.

Lost Kittens Near the Ruins: Calico 2

The second kitten is located a little farther away - over at the archway where the Clawswipe Colosseum island is. It’s on the very top of the archway, so you either need to climb as Cat Mario, or carefully climb up the sides, and then use the slightly submerged platforms to avoid falling in the water as you carry the kitten home.

Lost Kittens Near the Ruins: Calico 3

Finally, the third kitten can be found all the way at the Crisp Climb Castle island to the northwest. The road back will be long and dangerous, so it’s a good idea to use Plessie to kill the hammerhead sharks, and quickly swim all the way to the island where the kitten can be found near the archway on the ground.

To get back, you’ll need to carefully use the floating icebergs that move down to the lower island, move around the invisible walls and cross the shallow waters that hammerhead sharks patrol, and then finally back to the momma cat.

Slippery Skirmish

This Cat Shine is located on a group of hexagonal ice floes near Crisp Climb Castle among the second group of islands.

Ruins Rabbit Plays Tag

A simple and straightforward encounter, this Cat Shine is in the possession of a very skittish and fast rabbit.

Hurry! Slide Through the Sky!

This Cat Shine is part of a timed race that can only be attempted when riding Plessie, and once you have gained a Cat Shine from Crisp Climb Castle near the second group of islands.

Shoreside Rabbit Plays Tag

A simple and straightforward encounter, this Cat Shine is in the possession of a very skittish and fast rabbit, who only appears after you have defeated Bowser twice and opened up the full lake.

Hurry! Dash and Dive!

This Cat Shine is part of a timed race that can only be attempted when riding Plessie, and once you have defeated Bowser twice to open up the full island.

Hurry! Climb the Falls!

This Cat Shine also serves as a secret shortcut from the first group of islands to the third, and is only accessible after beating Bowser a second time to uncover the full lake area.

Surprise Prizefight

You can find this Cat Shine off the main path just as you reach the upper lake area where the last group of islands are, north of the large volcano.

Jump and Thump in the Clouds

This Cat Shine is located on the far western side of the last group of islands once the full lake has been uncovered.

Footprint Free-For-All

This Cat Shine is located in the southwest corner of the Wasteland Giga Bell area, where the last group of islands are found.

Gazing Over the Falls

For this Cat Shine, you’ll once again need the assistance of Fury Bowser to help you achieve your goal.

On the Floodgate's Edge

You can find this Cat Shine atop a long wall that separates the upper section of the last group of islands from the lower section.

Shining on a Hidden Isle

This Cat Shine stands on a lone island surrounded by splotchy goop, and unfortunately the ramp is on the other side, making it seemingly impossible to get to - but there is a trick.

Spin, Scramble, Shine

This Shine can be seen early as you navigate through the narrow waterways near the Wasteland Giga Bell - but can only be accessed after getting a Cat Shine from Risky Whisker Island.

Hurry! Slip to the Shine!

This Cat Shine is part of a timed race that can only be attempted when riding Plessie and after you have gained a Cat Shine from Pipe Path Tower.

Lost Kittens in the Wasteland

For this Cat Shine, you must once again help a large calico cat in distress. It’s missing its children, and it’s up to Mario to find them.

Lost Kittens in the Wasteland: Calico 1

One is located not far away to the east along the cliffside just south of the entrance to Risky Whisker Island.

Lost Kittens in the Wasteland: Calico 2

One is located directly to the south along the docks you disembark as part of the path to the Wasteland Giga Bell.

Lost Kittens in the Wasteland: Calico 3

One can be found right under the archway to Pipe Path Tower, located east of the Giga Bell. However, you can’t enter the pipe with the kitten, so you must carefully run along the top of the pipe back up.

Lost Kittens in the Wasteland: Calico 4

One is located as you cross the collapsing bridge to Risky Whiskey Island - drop down to the ground below and look for a small recess in the plateau. To get back up, look for a series of blocks along the back wall you can reveal and climb up.

Lost Kittens in the Wasteland: Calico 5

The final kitten can only be found once you have unlocked the Mount Magmeow island to the north of the Giga Bell. Head to the lighthouse just outside the mountain and you’ll find the kitten wandering around its base - and carefully use the switchboard slope to get back.

Wasteland Rabbit Plays Tag

A simple and straightforward encounter, this Cat Shine is in the possession of a very skittish and fast rabbit.

Gazing Down at Lava

This Cat Shine can be seen from afar atop a floating island - but there’s one trick to getting to it.

Toad Brigade: Lost Leader

Just outside of the entrance to Scamper Shores, look for a nearby small island where Captain Toad himself is being chased by enemies in a circle. Save the poor guy and defeat them all, and he’ll reward you!

Pounce and Trounce in the Clouds

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. Once you’re back in Lake Lapcat, a new tiny island will appear to the east of Fur Step Island.

Plessie Medal Collector

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. Once you’re back in Lake Lapcat, a new tiny island will appear to the east of Fur Step Island.

Plessie Medal Catcher

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. Once you’re back in Lake Lapcat, inspect the docks on the east side of Fort Flaptrap.

Toad Brigade: Stuck Under the Slope

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. Once you’re back in Lake Lapcat, inspect the docks on the east side of Fort Flaptrap.

Plessie Medal Mania

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. Once you’re back in Lake Lapcat, inspect the docks on the north side of Trickity Tower.

Toad Brigade: Cuddly Castaway

You’ll find a small snowy island far out and surrounded by splotchy goop, but there are several springs you can use to flick yourself over - if you’re precise.

Lake Rabbit Plays Tag

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. Once you’re back in Lake Lapcat, return to Crisp Climb Castle.

Toad Brigade: Hot Pursuit

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. Once you’re back in Lake Lapcat, return to Mount Magmeow.

Plessie Medal Master

You can find this Cat Shine once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. Once you’re back in Lake Lapcat, inspect the docks at Roiling Roller Isle.

Lucky Shines

You can find 5 Cat Shines in one spot once you have defeated Bowser for a third time and seen the end credits. However, these shines only appear in specific spots and only when Fury Bowser is rampaging across the lake. Each time Bowser appears, a solid gold “lucky island” will appear in one of five locations, and reaching it will let you take one of five Cat Shines on the island. Once you’ve claimed it from a certain location - it will no longer appear in the same place. You can find all five here:

Lucky Shines: Shine 1

One is located on the northeast side of the first high platform at Pounce Bounce Isle.

Lucky Shines: Shine 2

One is located right next to the entrance to Slipskate Slope.

Lucky Shines: Shine 3

One is located near the top of the first tower at Crisp Climb Castle.

Lucky Shines: Shine 4

One is located off a ramp just to the north of the floodgate near Pipe Path Tower.

Lucky Shines: Shine 5

One is located on the south side of Roiling Roller Isle.