Michael Davis
In the video game Spyro: Year of the Dragon, players can find themselves in the magical Charmed Ridge realm, home to Princess Ami and her fairy people. Here, players must defeat the Cat Wizards of Felinia, who are invading the realm with the mysterious help of the Rhynocs. To beat the Charmed Ridge mushroom puzzle, players must plant yellow and pink seeds to grow dandelions and mushrooms that they can use to climb to higher areas. This puzzle is similar to the Seed challenge from Zephyr in the previous game.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Game | Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon |
| Puzzle Type | Seed challenge |
| Seeds | Yellow, Pink |
| Yellow Seed Grows | Flowers, which Spyro can jump on to use as a platform |
| Pink Seed Grows | Mushrooms, which can be used to bounce to higher areas |
| Puzzle Goal | Reach the golden goose at the top of the tower |
| Reward | Dragon Egg with baby Chuck/Shelley |
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What You'll Learn
Planting yellow and pink seeds to grow mushrooms
To beat the Charmed Ridge mushroom puzzle in Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon, players must plant yellow and pink seeds to grow mushrooms and dandelions that can be used as platforms to climb to higher areas.
Firstly, take the Yellow Seed and plant it in the right-hand planter behind Jack. Then, plant the Pink Seed in the left-hand planter. Glide from the flower to the mushroom, and jump when Spyro lands on the mushroom to get extra height, allowing Spyro to glide to the ledge with the Basket, which contains a Gold Gem.
Next, drop back down and flame the plants to return them to seeds. Switch the seeds around, planting the yellow seed on the left and the pink seed on the right. Use them to jump up to the left-hand ledge and retrieve the Yellow Seed. Jump back down and switch the flower and mushroom around again. Pick up the Yellow Seed from the ledge, then jump up to the next area on the right.
Here, grab the two Green Gems and the Purple Gem, then plant the Yellow Seed in the planter to get to the next area. On this upper spot, there are two Red Gems and two Purple Gems, as well as another higher section with two Red Gems, a Basket with a Gold Gem, and a Pink Seed. After collecting the Gems, plant one of the Pink Seeds in the planter and carry the other two to the next high section. Here, plant both Pink Seeds and bounce across the mushrooms to the other side.
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Using mushrooms to bounce to higher areas
In Charmed Ridge, pink seeds grow taller mushrooms that Spyro can use to bounce to higher areas. To start, take a yellow seed and plant it in the right-hand planter behind Jack, then plant the pink seed in the left-hand planter. Glide from the flower to the mushroom, then jump when Spyro lands on the mushroom to get extra height so Spyro can glide to the ledge with the basket, which contains a gold gem.
Drop back down and flame the plants to return them to seeds, then switch them around: yellow on the left, pink on the right. Pick up the two green gems and the red gem, then plant the yellow seed in the right planter and the pink seed in the left. Use them to jump up to the left-hand ledge and retrieve the yellow seed. Now jump back down and switch the flower and the mushroom around. Pick up the yellow seed from the ledge, then jump up to the next area on the right.
Here, grab the two green gems and the purple gem, then plant the yellow seed in the planter to get to the next area. Here, you will meet Jack, who will give you a dragon egg with baby Shelley. On this upper spot, there are two red gems and two purple gems, as well as another higher section with two red gems and a basket with a gold gem, and a pink seed. After picking up the gems, plant one of the pink seeds in the planter and carry the other two to the next high section. Here, pick up the green and red gems in front of the first planter, then plant both pink seeds and bounce across the mushrooms to the other side.
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Smashing baskets with gold gems
Up on the ledge, pick up the two green gems and the red gem, then plant the yellow seed in the right planter and the pink seed in the left. Use them to jump up to the left-hand ledge and retrieve the yellow seed. Now jump back down and switch the flower and the mushroom around. Pick up the yellow seed from the ledge, then jump up to the next area on the right.
Once you've reached the higher ground, plant the yellow seed and grab the gems. You will then get an egg from Jack. Now get two more seeds. Plant one in the dirt, then get on the mushroom without collecting the gems first. After getting up to the higher ground, plant it at the far end. Turn around and head past the first mushroom you planted, where you'll find another seed to plant in the other dirt area. Use the mushrooms to get to the platform on the other side, where there will be a yellow seed to grab. Drop down to put it in the dirt where the mushroom closest to the platform is. Flame the mushroom and replace it with the flower. Now take the seed up to the platform with you. Charge through the pots and when you see an area of dirt, plant the mushroom there.
You will now want to get the pots to the right. Head back to where the other two mushroom seeds are and grab them, taking them to the higher platform area. When you get there, charge through the vases. Use the mushrooms to get on top of a wall, where you will find a Golden Goose along with a few gems. You will also find two baskets with gold gems.
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Defeating Cat Wizards
Cat Wizards are the primary antagonists in Charmed Ridge, where they are attacking the realm and its inhabitants. They are aided by the Rhynocs, who are the main enemies throughout the game. To defeat the Cat Wizards, you will need to navigate the challenges of Charmed Ridge and potentially engage in direct combat.
Firstly, you must locate the portal to Charmed Ridge, which can be found in the Evening Lake. You will need 58 eggs to activate the portal. Once inside, you will encounter Liz, who will plead for Spyro's help in stopping the invasion and rescuing Princess Ami, who is being forced to marry Prince Azrael, the leader of the Cat Wizards.
As you progress through Charmed Ridge, you will face various challenges and puzzles, including the mushroom puzzle. This puzzle involves planting yellow and pink seeds to grow dandelions and mushrooms that can be used to climb to higher areas. You will need to use these plants strategically to collect gems and progress through the level.
In terms of direct combat, Cat Wizards have the ability to control towers and squash Spyro. They can also flatten staircases, forcing Spyro to pay Moneybags to make them climbable. To defeat a Cat Wizard, you can use Spyro's flame attack, as seen when facing a Large Crossbow Rhynoc controlled by a Cat Wizard. Defeating these enemies will yield gems and potentially trophies, such as the "The Harder They Fall" Trophy for PS4 and XBO players.
By navigating the challenges of Charmed Ridge, engaging in combat, and potentially facing off against Prince Azrael, you can defeat the Cat Wizards and restore peace to the realm.
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Collecting gems
To beat the Charmed Ridge mushroom puzzle in Spyro: Year of the Dragon, you will need to collect gems scattered throughout the level. Here is a step-by-step guide focused on collecting gems:
Starting Platform
On the starting platform, you can collect two Green Gems, a Red Gem, a Purple Gem, and a Gold Gem.
The Plaza
Glide over to the plaza and charge the Lance Rhynoc (who doesn't drop a gem). Sweep the area for three Purple Gems and a Gold Gem. You can also find a Basket with a Red Gem.
Defeating Enemies
Kill the Crossbow Rhynoc on the left side of the plaza to obtain a Green Gem. Climb up the ladder and jump up the step to collect two Red Gems. On the main structure, defeat the Cat Wizard to obtain their Purple Gem. The next Cat Wizard will enlarge a Crossbow Rhynoc, so you will need to flame him to get his Green Gem.
Backtracking
Backtrack through the level to find the ? Vase behind Checkpoint 2. Climb the ladder to return to the first plaza of the level, and hit the ? Vase to make it drop a Red Gem, three Green Gems, and two Purple Gems.
Planting Seeds
Now, plant a Yellow Seed in the right-hand planter behind Jack, and a Pink Seed in the left-hand planter. Glide from the flower to the mushroom, and jump when Spyro lands on the mushroom to gain height. This will allow you to glide to the ledge with the Basket, where you can collect a Gold Gem.
Higher Ledges
Return to the planters and switch the seeds around, placing the Yellow Seed on the left and the Pink Seed on the right. Use them to jump up to higher ledges. On the ledge, collect the two Green Gems and the Red Gem.
Continuing On
Plant the Yellow Seed in the right planter and the Pink Seed in the left planter. Use them to jump up to the left-hand ledge. From there, jump back down and switch the flower and mushroom around. Pick up the Yellow Seed from the ledge, then jump up to the next area on the right.
Higher Ground
Once you reach higher ground, grab the gems. You will find two Red Gems, two Purple Gems, and a higher section with two more Red Gems, a Basket with a Gold Gem, and a Pink Seed.
Smashing Baskets
After collecting the gems, plant one of the Pink Seeds and carry the other two to the next high section. Here, pick up the Green and Red Gems in front of the first planter, then plant both Pink Seeds and bounce across the mushrooms to the other side. Go downhill to smash two Baskets with Gold Gems.
Lower Section
In the lower section, you will find two Green Gems, a Red Gem, and planters with two more Pink Seeds.
Final Gems
Turn to face the hill and go to its right to find two more planters with two Red Gems, a Green Gem, and three Vases with Purple Gems.
Remember to adapt your strategy based on the enemies and obstacles you encounter, and use your skills to glide, charge, and flame your way through the level.
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Frequently asked questions
Ignore the pink and yellow seeds at the beginning and go downhill to smash two baskets with gold gems. Then, return to the seeds and plant the yellow seed in the right planter and the pink seed in the left planter.
The yellow seeds grow into flowers which Spyro can jump on to use as a platform, and the pink seeds grow into taller mushrooms that can be used to bounce to higher areas.
First, glide from the flower to the mushroom. Then, jump when Spyro lands on the mushroom to get the most height so Spyro can glide to the ledge.
Plant all three pink seeds in the next three planters and bounce across the mushrooms to the other side.
Yes, some streamers have been able to do a boost on the mushrooms to jump higher.
