Editing Captain Toad

{{about|the [[Toad (species)|Toad]] character who first appears in [[Super Mario Galaxy]]|the red pirate Toad who commands the ship in [[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]|[[Violet Passage captain]]|the yellow pirate Toad from the same game|[[Legendary captain]]}}
{{distinguish|Captain T. Ode|Sea Captain Toad}}
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Img-adventures-captain-toad.png|140px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Samantha Kelly]] ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]–present)
}}
{{quote|Ready for adventure!|Captain Toad|Super Mario 3D World}}
'''Captain Toad''', originally known as the '''Toad Brigade captain'''<ref>''"I'm doing my best impression of the Toad Brigade captain! Not bad, eh?"'' – [[Toad (species)|Yellow Toad]] in the [[Grand Finale Galaxy]], ''Super Mario Galaxy''</ref> or '''Toad Captain''',<ref>{{cite|author=Browne, Catherine|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2: PRIMA Official Game Guide''|location=Roseville|publisher=Random House Inc|date=May 23, 2010|page=58|isbn=978-0-30746-907-6|quote=The Power Star is located on the mountain beyond the Toad Captain.}}</ref> is a character who first appears in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. He is a red [[Toad (species)|Toad]] with an oversized backpack and a headlamp, the former preventing him from being able to [[jump]]. He is the leader of the [[Toad Brigade]], a group of Toads that provide help to [[Mario]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. He subsequently appears in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port, ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', as a playable character in special levels known as [[Captain Toad's Adventures]], which inspired the game ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'', of which Captain Toad is the main protagonist.

==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:SMG Talking to Captain Toad.png|thumb|250px|[[Mario]] meeting the Toad Brigade captain and the [[Toad Brigade]] in the [[Honeyhive Galaxy]]]]
The Toad Brigade captain debuts as the self-proclaimed captain of the Toad Brigade in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. He appears to be one of the few characters that escaped the destruction of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], along with the Toad Brigade members and [[Luigi]]. The Toads lost Luigi in space, and instead found themselves in the [[Honeyhive Galaxy]]. Mario eventually finds the Toads and rescues them. The Toad Brigade captain rewards Mario with the first [[Power Star]] of that galaxy.

The Toad Brigade captain can sometimes find [[Power Star]]s for Mario. In order to follow Mario, he uses a special spaceship called the [[Starshroom]] to provide him and his brigade with transportation while traveling through the galaxies. When Mario reaches the [[Grand Finale Galaxy]], the Toad Brigade captain is appointed as Royal Guard Commander. If Mario is [[Bee Mario]], the Toad Brigade captain becomes frightened at first, though quickly recognizes him.  His headlamp can be used to defeat [[Boo]]s by shining his headlamp at them. 

====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:Deep Shell Well.png|thumb|250px|The Toad Brigade captain presenting Mario with a [[Power Star]] in the [[Slimy Spring Galaxy]]]]
The Toad Brigade captain reappears in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. He first appears in the mission [[Digga-Leg's Planet]], where he warns Mario about the "scary monster," [[Digga-Leg]]. The Toad Brigade captain and his members use their Starshroom to follow [[Starship Mario]] around the galaxies. Originally, the Toad Brigade wanted to save [[Princess Peach]] by themselves, but after finding Mario and deciding that he would do the job better, the Toad Brigade decides to assist Mario instead. In the [[Slimy Spring Galaxy]] mission [[The Deep Shell Well]], the Toad Brigade captain manages to obtain the Star before Mario arrives. However, he accidentally falls inside a chest that locks him inside. When Mario opens up the chest, the Toad Brigade captain pops out and gives him the star, asking Mario not to tell the other Toad Brigade members of this event. In the ending of the game, he and his brigade accompany Mario back to their planet to celebrate his victory over [[Bowser]]. He can sometimes be seen daydreaming in various areas about resting up instead of adventuring. 

====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
[[File:SM3DW Captain Toad Goes Forth.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Toad in the course [[Captain Toad Goes Forth]]]]
Captain Toad reappears under his current name and design in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port, ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''. He is seen in some courses throughout the game, known as [[Captain Toad's Adventures]]. These courses are composed of puzzle-based stages, where the goal is to obtain all five [[Green Star]]s using Captain Toad, who is the only playable character. Aside from walking, he is not able to perform any special moves, not even [[jump]]ing. Instead, the player must rely on the different elements and obstacles within the course to progress, such as timed platforms which propel Captain Toad into the air instead of jumping. His headlamp can still defeat Boos and other ghost-like enemies, but instead of defeating them instantly, he will defeat them after stunning them. In the original game, the player uses the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|Wii U GamePad]] to move Captain Toad around the stage. He starts in his [[Super Mario (form)|Super form]], and will shrink if he is damaged (his cap and spots will also switch colors). The music that plays in most of these levels is an extended variation of his theme in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. In the Nintendo Switch port, the Toad Brigade members will act as the other playable characters in the multiplayer mode of Captain Toad's Adventures. They have the same powers as Captain Toad.

Captain Toad also makes cameos in some of the normal courses of the game as a non-playable character, usually in danger. If the player rescues him, Captain Toad will award a Green Star. He also appears as the conductor of the [[Coin Express]] train of [[World 5 (Super Mario 3D World)|World 5]]. In [[Tricky Trapeze Theater]], he is seen in a hidden area after a trapeze and a [[Clear Pipe]] by a [[Roulette Block]]. His last appearance is at the end of [[Champion's Road]], where he can be seen cheering in the crowd.

Captain Toad makes a minor appearance in the ''Bowser's Fury'' mode of ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''. After defeating [[Giant Bowser]] and viewing the credits for the first time, Captain Toad can be found on a small island near [[Scamper Shores]] where he is being chased in a circle by some Cat [[Biddybuds]], similar to his appearance in [[Sunshine Seaside]] from the main game. After Mario defeats them, Captain Toad rewards him with a [[Cat Shine]] and remains on [[Fur Step Island]] with Toadette and the rest of the Toad Brigade for the rest of the game.

====''Super Mario Maker''====
[[File:CaptainToadMarioMaker.png|thumb]]
While Captain Toad himself does not make an actual appearance in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', a Captain Toad [[Costume Mario|costume]] came out on December 25, 2015, unlocked via completing the Event Course [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (level)|Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]. Though Captain Toad is able to jump here, this level is created so that it can be completed without jumping. Also, the [[Toad]] [[amiibo]] allows Mario to gain a costume akin to the [[Pixel Toad]] sprite from ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''. Additionally, when Mario rescues a Toad while wearing the Toad costume, the Toad will say "Ah, Captain! It's terrible! Princess Peach has been taken to another castle!" likely referencing Captain Toad.

====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:Captain toad odyssey.jpg|thumb|left|Captain Toad meeting Mario in the Metro Kingdom in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
[[File:SMO Captain Toad sprite.jpg|thumb|Captain Toad in his sprite form]]
Captain Toad makes a reappearance in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', now wearing the same outfit as in ''Super Mario 3D World'' and ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''. He appears in most kingdoms in an often difficult-to-reach location. When Mario finds and speaks to him, he hands over a [[Power Moon]] he had found while exploring that kingdom. Like other non-playable characters, he gets scared and will not be able to talk to Mario if he is approached by the protagonist while he is capturing an enemy. The music heard when Captain Toad is talking to Mario is the same as the one heard in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.

To commemorate ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'''s release on the [[Nintendo Switch]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]],<ref>{{cite|author=mario_odysseyJP|url=x.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/1017215464273899522|title=[おしらせ] 新しい「お宝写真」をお届けします！こちらの写真のヒントをもとに、お宝が埋まっている場所を探してみてください。ここだ…！と思う場所でヒップドロップしてみてください。『進め！キノピオ隊長』の発売を記念して、いつもとちょっとだけ違うことが起こりますよ！|date=July 11, 2018|publisher=Twitter|language=ja|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref> [[8-bit character|Pixel Captain Toad]]s could also be found through all released extra [[Hint Art]] in his sprite form from ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', which replaced the usual [[8-bit character|Pixel Luigi]]s until August 8, 2018.<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/1020062223912357889|date=July 19, 2018|title=[おしらせ] 『進め！キノピオ隊長』発売記念！8/8（水）まで、全てのお宝写真の場所から「ドットキノピオ隊長」が出現します。この機会にいろいろな場所でドットキノピオ隊長を写真に収めてみては如何でしょうか。|publisher=X|accessdate=June 24, 2024|language=ja|author=mario_odysseyJP}}</ref> Even after the event ended, Pixel Captain Toads can still be found in [[Snow Kingdom]] and [[Ruined Kingdom]].
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====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
Although he does not physically appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', it is strongly implied Captain Toad is Legendary Explorer in the game's story mode. Legendary Explorer's courses are heavily adventure-based, and require little jumping to complete (e.g. [[Fire Koopa Clown Carnage]]). In the same course's description, Legendary Explorer mentions "having to do the laundry" as an excuse not to go on the "grand expedition"; in [[Boo-ring Course]]'s description, he mentions "attempting to recreate a star he found a long time ago." Unlike other course creators who are implied to be ''Super Mario'' characters, Legendary Explorer does not use the same speech pattern as Captain Toad himself in the Japanese version.

====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
[[File:SMBW screenshot Captain Toad.png|thumb|100px|Captain Toad in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]
Captain Toad makes his physical debut in a 2D game in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. Like in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', he is found in hidden areas of the world, rewarding the player with 50 [[flower coin]]s for speaking with him. Regardless of which playable character interacts with Captain Toad upon his first encounter, he does not recognize them and remarks that this is their first time meeting. 

Captain Toad appears in five separate locations, all of which are isolated from the rest of the world map, and can only be accessed through [[warp pipe]]s; three are located in [[Pipe-Rock Plateau]], and two in [[Sunbaked Desert]]. By entering the pipes in World 1, Captain Toad can be found in the [[Petal Isles]] (high above the entrance to World 6), on a vista overlooking [[Fluff-Puff Peaks]], and a cavern above the palace in [[Deep Magma Bog]]. From the pipes in World 4, he is met behind a waterfall on the right side of [[Shining Falls]], and on a remote island in [[Fungi Mines]].

===''Super Mario-kun''===
Captain Toad is featured in the respective volumes of the ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' manga that cover the stories of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', ''Super Mario 3D World'', and ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''. While Captain Toad's design remains the same as his in-game one in most of his appearances, in [[Super Mario-kun Volume 49|volume 49]] he is drawn with a toothbrush mustache.

===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
[[File:Captain Toad TT artwork03.png|thumb|160px|Captain Toad snagging a [[Super Gem]] in ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'']]
In ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' and [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|its Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS enhanced port]], Captain Toad is the primary protagonist. He can now defend himself by using power-ups, wield weapons such as the [[Super Pickax]], and pick [[turnip]]s from the ground to attack enemies. However, like in ''Super Mario 3D World'', Captain Toad cannot jump in this game.

In [[Episode 1]], Captain Toad's journey begins when [[Toadette]] shows him a [[Power Star]] she found on the top of a level. However, a large bird known as [[Wingo]] swoops down and claims the Power Star for itself. Captain Toad falls backwards, however Toadette is  kidnapped by Wingo after she latches onto the Power Star in an attempt to get it back. Determined to get Toadette and their treasure back, Captain Toad heads off through many puzzle-like stages to reach the top of [[Wingo's Watchtower]] where Wingo holds Toadette hostage.

Ultimately, Captain Toad finds Wingo at the top of a tower. There, Captain Toad battles Wingo and defeats the bird via the use of giant turnips. Toadette and the original Power Star are saved, which causes the two Toads to celebrate in their victory.

[[File:Wingo boss encounter.jpg|thumb|180|left|Captain Toad encountering Wingo at its tower before their first battle]]
In [[Episode 2]], Toadette finds another Power Star and leads Captain Toad to it; however, much like before, Wingo returns and kidnaps Captain Toad along with the Power Star. Toadette now heads towards her next adventure to save Captain Toad. Upon trying to save Captain Toad at [[Battle Tower Blitz]], their reunion is short-lived as the Captain is knocked far away from the scene while Toadette is recaptured by Wingo. Sometime later, Captain Toad regains consciousness in a dark cavern and attempts to retrieve a lost Power Star within the level. However, Wingo reappears and steals the Power Star right before him and taunts Captain Toad with both the treasure and Toadette before flying off again. 

After this, Captain Toad finally makes it back to the tower where Wingo resides and makes his way to the very top to defeat him. Upon declaring victory by throwing a giant turnip into Wingo's mouth and ultimately causing Wingo to fall from the air once more, Toadette is finally free and the stolen Power Star is retrieved. Captain Toad and Toadette get on a minecart during the staff roll of the game.

[[File:PurpleToad CTTT.png|thumb|100px|Purple Captain Toad]]
Upon the end of the minecart trip, Captain Toad notices a [[Green Star]] falling from the sky and immediately chases after it much to Toadette's dismay. He then falls into a Clear Pipe leading to the [[Sprixie Kingdom]], which begins his adventures in ''Super Mario 3D World''. In the [[Nintendo Switch]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions, the cutscene is altered where he instead notices the [[Odyssey]] traveling overhead, thus beginning his adventures in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.

Much like in ''Super Mario 3D World'', Captain Toad's cap colors become inverted upon [[Small Mario|taking damage]], making his cap look similar to a [[Super Mushroom]].

As of the 1.1.0 update of the Nintendo Switch version, a [[palette swap]] of Captain Toad called '''Purple Captain Toad'''<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=March 13, 2019|url=x.com/nintendoamerica/status/1105544188995592192|title=Purple Captain Toad is ready for two-player Partner Adventure for every level in #CaptainToad: Treasure Tracker! Captain Toad & Toadette can also team-up in the new DLC, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Special Episode! Tag your partner that you’ll be exploring with on 3/14!|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=June 2, 2021}}</ref> is playable in multiplayer mode except in the [[Special Episode]]. Like its name indicates, it is a purple version of him with a purple cap similar to that of a [[Poison Mushroom]], a purple scarf and purple shoes instead of red ones.

===''The Cat Mario Show''===
Captain Toad makes a few cameo appearances (in puppet form) via the video series ''[[The Cat Mario Show]]'' that appear on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and Wii U's eShop. Additionally, a collectible stamp of Captain Toad's appearance from the show can also be unlocked in the ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]'' for ''The Cat Mario Show'' theme.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Captain Toad makes a few cameos in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. He is mentioned in Toad's trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', while in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Captain Toad and the Toad Brigade appear in the form of a {{iw|smashwiki|trophy}}. In said [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], the members of the Toad Brigade are depicted using their ''Super Mario Galaxy'' appearance.

Captain Toad makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' on the [[New Donk City Hall (stage)|New Donk City Hall]] stage, standing near the top of the building, and there is also an Ace-class Grab-type {{iw|smashwiki|primary spirit}} of him that can be obtained by enhancing [[Toad]]'s [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] at level 99; when in use, items gravitate towards the fighter.

===''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''===
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', Captain Toad appears on three different Toad [[Battle Card (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)#Toad|Character Cards]].

===''Minecraft''===
A playable skin designed after Captain Toad appears in the Super Mario Mash-up of ''[[Minecraft]]''. Promotional artwork for this mash-up pack features a recreation of Captain Toad's artwork from ''Super Mario 3D World'' using his corresponding in-game skin.

===''Mario Kart Tour''===
[[File:MKT Captain Toad.png|thumb|upright=1.33|Captain Toad drifting in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Captain Toad makes his ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series debut as a High-End driver in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', introduced in the [[Exploration Tour (2020)|2020 Exploration Tour]]. Despite being an alternate version of Toad, he is considered a completely separate character from Toad as opposed to a variant, similar to [[Dr. Mario]], who is a separate version of [[Mario]], although in the game's IDs the two are considered variants. His [[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skill]] is the [[Hammer]]. Starting from the [[Sky Tour]], he is available in regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe.

In this game, Captain Toad jumps during most of his [[Jump Boost]] animations, despite his heavy backpack still being on.

===Super Nintendo World===
[[File:SNW YA Captain Toad.png|thumb|left|100px|Captain Toad in the Yoshi's Adventure ride at Super Nintendo World]]
Captain Toad briefly appears at the end of the jungle area of the Yoshi's Adventure ride at the Universal Studios Japan and Epic Universe versions of [[Super Nintendo World]].

===''WarioWare: Get It Together!''===
Captain Toad appears in the [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (microgame)|Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]] microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' based on the game of the same name.

===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', Toad's backpack is a reference to Captain Toad's backpack. Their connection is also heavily hinted due to the Toad Brigade theme being arranged for the scene where Mario meets Toad for the first time.

Captain Toad was planned to appear in the film, as he can be seen in early concept art.<ref>{{cite|author=GameXplain|date=April 23, 2023|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2KZXJg3ncA|title=Toadsworth & Toadette were in the Super Mario Bros. Movie?! Concept Art LEAK Reveals Cuts & Changes|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=April 23, 2023}}</ref>
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==General information==
===Physical description===
[[File:SMG2 Captain Toad Screenshot.png|100px|thumb|Captain Toad's original design in the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' titles]]
Captain Toad is a member of the [[Toad (species)|Toad]] species, and as such is short and usually smiling, with a mushroom cap with red spots. In his earlier appearances, his attire was more simplistic, with a red vest and white pants. As a result, his appearance was similar to many other red-spotted Toads. His key, distinguishing features include his large, oversized backpack, which prevents him from jumping, except in ''Mario Kart Tour''. He has a headlamp, which distinguishes him from his fellow Toad Brigade members as their captain. Captain Toad can defeat [[Boo]]s and [[Peepa]]s by shining the light from his headlamp at them for a moment, similar to [[Light Box]]es.

From ''Super Mario 3D World'' onwards, Captain Toad wears a beige explorer's outfit with two chest pockets on both sides, a red neckerchief, a brown belt with a gold buckle, and red shoes, and he retains his headlamp and large backpack. In the most recent update for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS versions of ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'', Captain Toad gains an alternate, purple color scheme for the new co-op mode. 

In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Captain Toad has a more subdued color scheme than in the ''Super Mario'' games, while his outfit appears to be more detailed.

===Personality===
[[File:Captain Toad Toad Brigade snooze.png|200px|thumb|left|Captain Toad asleep alongside Yellow Toad]]
Despite being the leader of the [[Toad Brigade]] organization in both ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and its [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|sequel]], Captain Toad is extremely cowardly. His cowardice often leads to his fellow Toad Brigade members to talk negatively about the Captain behind his back. The captain also tends to be accident-prone and as a result, often lands himself into danger. Captain Toad can also be seen to be lazy as he can be seen daydreaming about relaxing in various galaxies. He also appears to be extremely quick at making tall tales to make himself appear braver than he truly is to the rest of his brigade members.

Regardless of his negative traits, he is seen to be highly resourceful in the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' titles. He also rewards [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] with coins to replenish health and even power-ups. Captain Toad does occasionally find [[Power Star]]s himself; however, he is always ready to give it to either Mario or Luigi in an attempt to help the hero in his adventures as well as for the cause of saving the universe.

Captain Toad is described to being the "fearless" hunter of Green Stars within ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and proves this title by being on a constant hunt for the exclusive stars despite lacking the ability to jump. Like in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', he constantly rewards Mario, Luigi, [[Toad]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Rosalina]] with Green Stars or [[coin]]s and [[Power-Up]]s when encountered. 

Captain Toad is somewhat greedy, as he cannot help but try to snag any treasure he sees. This is shown in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''{{'}}s ending, where he does not hesitate to chase after the [[Green Star]] he sees falling from the sky, and after it falls into the [[Clear Pipe]] that leads to the [[Sprixie Kingdom]], he tries to get it but falls into the pipe too. The director of ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'', Shinya Hiratake, describes Captain Toad to being so engrossed with finding treasure to the point where his obsession is akin to a crow attracted to shiny things or a moth to a flame. As a result, Hiratake even questions Captain Toad's loyalty to the Mushroom Kingdom due to him being oblivious to his surroundings as long as the captain finds any treasure.<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/7/17658584/captain-toad-treasure-tracker-nintendo-legend-of-zelda Personality of Captain Toad] as part of an interview with director Shinya Hiratake (posted August 7, 2018). Retrieved August 8, 2018.</ref> 

Similar to other Toads, Captain Toad has a frightful characteristic, as he can be seen to be panicking in a comical sense from various enemies in his appearances in ''Super Mario 3D World'' courses.

===Identity===
Upon the release of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the [[Prima Games]] guide stated that the Toad Brigade leader was the main [[Toad]] character, using Toad's artwork as his. Due to his similarities to the aforementioned character, it caused confusion between the two characters when it was stated that Captain Toad was the same Toad as in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. However, it has since been confirmed that Toad and Captain Toad are not the same character.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20170202063331/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/replies/AYMHAAACAAADVHhqTRtYFw|title=Comment on Miiverse] as part of an interview with producer Koichi Hayashida|date=December 6, 2014|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref> Him being a separate Toad with a unique name was confirmed in the ''Super Mario Pia'', an official memorial book written for the 30th Anniversary of ''Super Mario Bros.''<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Pia''|page=59|language=ja|quote=キノピオ<br>キノコ王国の住人たち。ピーチをさらわれてマリオに助けを求めるのがお約束のシリーズを代表するキャラで、赤色や黄色などカラーはさまざま。また、キノじいやキノピオ隊長など固有の名前をもつものもいる。 (''Toad<br>The inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom. Seeking Mario's help when Peach has been kidnapped is a typical characteristic representing this series [of characters], and they come in various colors such as red and yellow. Also, there are some who have unique names, such as Toadsworth, Captain Toad, and the like.'')}}</ref> In the North American website for ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'', one of the "Fabulous Firsts" listed for ''Super Mario Galaxy'' was "First appearance of Captain Toad!"<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|language=en-us|archive=web.archive.org/web/20200903155401/https://supermario3dallstars.nintendo.com/super-mario-galaxy|title=Official American ''Super Mario 3D All-Stars'' website|publisher=Nintendo of America|accessdate=February 4, 2022}}</ref>

Despite these explicit statements, a few other sources have gone on to suggest a connection with Toad. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', if the Toad spirit is leveled up to 99 and enhanced, it turns into Captain Toad. In a pamphlet given at Japanese cinemas showing ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' explaining the references in the film, ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'' is mentioned in the pages about Toad and it is described as the first 3D action game with Toad as the main character.<ref>{{cite|author=@FarmboyinJapan|date=April 29, 2023|url=x.com/FarmboyinJapan/status/1652295768303366144|title=You were also handed this mini pamphlet of “Game references in the Movie”, that gives extremely basic explanations of what things from the movie originated in what game.|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=June 24, 2024|archive=twitter.com/FarmboyinJapan/status/1652295768303366144}}</ref> In a video posted by [[Nintendo|Nintendo UK]] on {{wp|YouTube}} to promote Nintendo Switch games featuring ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' characters, gameplay of Captain Toad in ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'' is showcased in the segment about Toad.<ref>{{cite|language=en-gb|date=July 11, 2023|timestamp=0:32|url=youtu.be/7koSokxhXAI?t=32|title=Mario and friends on Nintendo Switch!|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 11, 2023}}</ref>

===Relationships===
====With the Toad Brigade and Toadette====
[[File:CTTT EpB 6.png|250px|thumb|Captain Toad, Toadette and the Toad Brigade finding treasure in ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'']]
When first introduced in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', Captain Toad introduces himself as the self-appointed leader of the Toad Brigade much to the disdain of the other members of the Toad Brigade. It is later revealed that the other Toads of the group felt that he was not suitable to be a leader due to his cowardice and his tendency to abandon his team at the first sight of danger. Despite this, Captain Toad values his team deeply and always goes back to help rescue his team with the help of Mario or Luigi regardless of the dangers, though he prefers to avoid direct combat in each instance. Additionally, the other Toads of the brigade do express some form of concern for the captain whenever he goes missing during his various exploration trips around the galaxy and often call for the help of Mario or Luigi to help them look for him at times.

[[File:CTTT Ep3 1.png|150px|thumb|left|Captain Toad's distress during Toadette's kidnapping]]
In ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'', Captain Toad is shown to have a close bond with Toadette and appears to enjoy going on expeditions with her. While his greedy desires for treasure do occasionally distract the captain from spending time with Toadette, Captain Toad cares for her as he goes through various dangerous worlds in order to rescue her and their treasure from  Wingo (vise-versa for Toadette herself who returns the favor in rescuing Captain Toad when he's captured). Rare emotions of deep concern for Toadette and frustration are also expressed by Captain Toad during the various cutscenes in the game. 

Additionally, it appears that the other members of the Toad Brigade have gained further respect for Captain Toad in this title as they trust his decisions in retrieving treasure and are even seen cheering for him whenever Captain Toad clears certain levels. The Toad Brigade will even allow Captain Toad to lead them during certain levels in the game. 
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==Profiles==
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
*'''[[List of Super Mario Galaxy trading cards|Trading card]]:''' ''Toad is Princess Peach's closest confidant and sworn protector. Typically Toad is a happy character, as seen by the constant smile on his face. But now he has reason to be concerned. His beloved princess has been kidnapped by Bowser, and Toad will stop at nothing to help find her. Just when all is feared lost, Toad and his friends appear in their Mushroom-shaped ships and help guide Mario on his quest to save Princess Peach.''

===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
*'''Website bios:'''
**[[File:Flag of USA.png|22px]] ''He'll find the courage to carry on through all traps, tricks, and enemies. Treasure has that effect on him.''
**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|22px]] ''The sometimes cowardly, sometimes courageous leader of the Toad Brigade.''

===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
'''''The Art of Super Mario Odyssey:''''' ''Headlamp on and pack on his back, Captain Toad searches the world for Power Moons. He'll give Mario a Power Moon if he runs into him, along with a cute anecdote explaining how he found it. ''

===''Mario Kart Tour''===
{{MKT profile
|item=Hammer
|I1.1=SNES Mario Circuit 3R|R1.1=[[SNES Mario Circuit 3|SNES Mario Circuit 3R]]
|I1.2=N64 Choco Mountain|R1.2=[[N64 Choco Mountain]]
|I1.3=N64 Choco Mountain R|R1.3=[[N64 Choco Mountain|N64 Choco Mountain R]]
|I1.4=3DS Toad Circuit T|R1.4=[[3DS Toad Circuit|3DS Toad Circuit T]]
|I1.5=RMX Choco Island 1R|R1.5=[[RMX Choco Island 1|RMX Choco Island 1R]]
|I1.6=SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2|R1.6=[[SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2]]
|I1.7=N64 Kalimari Desert 2T|R1.7=[[N64 Kalimari Desert|N64 Kalimari Desert 2T]]
|I1.8=GBA Bowser's Castle 1|R1.8=[[GBA Bowser's Castle 1]]
|I1.9=3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T|R1.9=[[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T]]
|I1.10=3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon R|R1.10=[[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon R]]
|I1.11=3DS Toad Circuit RT|R1.11=[[3DS Toad Circuit|3DS Toad Circuit R/T]]
|I1.12=GBA Sunset Wilds R|R1.12=[[GBA Sunset Wilds|GBA Sunset Wilds R]]
|I1.13=Merry Mountain|R1.13=[[Merry Mountain]]
|I1.14=RMX Choco Island 2|R1.14=[[RMX Choco Island 2]]
|I1.15=Wii DK Summit R|R1.15=[[Wii DK Summit|Wii DK Summit R]]
|I1.16=London Loop 2T|R1.16=[[Tour London Loop|London Loop 2T]]
|I1.17=London Loop 3T|R1.17=[[Tour London Loop|London Loop 3T]]
|I1.18=N64 Kalimari Desert 2RT|R1.18=[[N64 Kalimari Desert|N64 Kalimari Desert 2R/T]]
|I1.19=Wii Mushroom Gorge R|R1.19=[[Wii Mushroom Gorge|Wii Mushroom Gorge R]]
|I1.20=Wii Coconut Mall T|R1.20=[[Wii Coconut Mall|Wii Coconut Mall T]]
|I1.21=Bangkok Rush T|R1.21=[[Bangkok Rush|Bangkok Rush T]]
|I1.22=N64 Luigi Raceway R|R1.22=[[N64 Luigi Raceway|N64 Luigi Raceway R]]
|I1.23=Berlin Byways 3R|R1.23=[[Tour Berlin Byways|Berlin Byways 3R]]
|I1.24=Piranha Plant Cove T|R1.24=[[Piranha Plant Cove|Piranha Plant Cove T]]
|I2.1=N64 Choco Mountain T|R2.1=[[N64 Choco Mountain|N64 Choco Mountain T]]
|I2.2=N64 Kalimari Desert RT|R2.2=[[N64 Kalimari Desert|N64 Kalimari Desert R/T]]
|I2.3=3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon RT|R2.3=[[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon R/T]]*
|I2.4=N64 Royal Raceway T|R2.4=[[N64 Royal Raceway|N64 Royal Raceway T]]
|I2.5=N64 Kalimari Desert 2|R2.5=[[N64 Kalimari Desert|N64 Kalimari Desert 2]]**
|I2.6=N64 Kalimari Desert 2R|R2.6=[[N64 Kalimari Desert|N64 Kalimari Desert 2R]]
|I2.7=GBA Bowser's Castle 1R|R2.7=[[GBA Bowser's Castle 1|GBA Bowser's Castle 1R]]*
|I2.8=DS Airship Fortress|R2.8=[[DS Airship Fortress]]**
|I2.9=DS Airship Fortress T|R2.9=[[DS Airship Fortress|DS Airship Fortress T]]
|I2.10=SNES Ghost Valley 1R|R2.10=[[SNES Ghost Valley 1|SNES Ghost Valley 1R]]
|I2.11=3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|R2.11=[[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon]]
|I2.12=GBA Sunset Wilds T|R2.12=[[GBA Sunset Wilds|GBA Sunset Wilds T]]***
|I2.13=SNES Choco Island 2RT|R2.13=[[SNES Choco Island 2|SNES Choco Island 2R/T]]
|I2.14=GBA Sunset Wilds|R2.14=[[GBA Sunset Wilds]]
|I2.15=Merry Mountain T|R2.15=[[Merry Mountain|Merry Mountain T]]
|I2.16=Wii DK Summit|R2.16=[[Wii DK Summit]]
|I2.17=London Loop 3|R2.17=[[Tour London Loop|London Loop 3]]
|I2.18=SNES Vanilla Lake 2T|R2.18=[[SNES Vanilla Lake 2|SNES Vanilla Lake 2T]]
|I2.19=Wii Mushroom Gorge|R2.19=[[Wii Mushroom Gorge]]
|I2.20=Bangkok Rush RT|R2.20=[[Bangkok Rush|Bangkok Rush R/T]]
|I2.21=3DS Piranha Plant Slide R|R2.21=[[3DS Piranha Plant Slide|3DS Piranha Plant Slide R]]
|I2.22=Berlin Byways 3T|R2.22=[[Tour Berlin Byways|Berlin Byways 3T]]
|I2.23=Amsterdam Drift 2RT|R2.23=[[Amsterdam Drift|Amsterdam Drift 2R/T]]
|I2.24=Piranha Plant Cove|R2.24=[[Piranha Plant Cove]]
|I2.25=Wii Moonview Highway R|R2.25=[[Wii Moonview Highway|Wii Moonview Highway R]]
}}
*'''''Mario Kart Tour Twitter:'''''
**''Captain Toad's treasure sense is tingling, and he's come to {{color|blue|#MarioKartTour}} in search of more adventures! With his head-mounted flashlight and backpack full of supplies, he's ready for whatever lies ahead. If only his Hammer special item could be used to clear away roadblocks...''<ref>mariokarttourEN (July 15, 2020). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1283401173005930496 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved July 15, 2020.</ref>
**''Two explorers are roaming through the vast wilderness in {{color|blue|#MarioKartTour}}. Captain Toad and Toadette (Explorer) are back and featured in part two of the Sunset Tour! But what's with that map? Could it be that their goal isn't the finish line, but some treasure instead?''<ref>mariokarttourEN (November 11, 2020). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1326404343009046529 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved November 15, 2020.</ref>
{{br}}

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Toad Brigade
|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyToadBrigade.png|100px]]
|games=''Wii U'' only
|category=Stage
|appears_in='''Wii ''' Super Mario Galaxy (11/2007)<br>'''Wii ''' Super Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010)
|trophy_box=11: Super Mario Galaxy 
|unlock=Random
|desc=As Mario travels to the unknown reaches of space, he can always rely on the trusty Toad Brigade. They're a colorful bunch—the captain sports red spots while the others have green, yellow, blue, or purple ones. The yellow Toad is known for dozing off on the job, but his sleepy musings can be quite handy! 
|desc2=As Mario travels to the unknown reaches of space, he can always rely on the trusty Toad Brigade. They're a colourful bunch – the captain sports red spots while the others have green, yellow, blue or purple ones. The yellow Toad is known for dozing off on the job, but his sleepy musings can be quite handy!
}}

====''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''====
{{Spirit
|no=32
|name=Captain Toad
|image=[[File:Img-adventures-captain-toad.png|x100px]]
|series=''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' Series
|type=[[smashwiki:Primary spirit|Primary]]
|slots=3
|class=Ace
|effects='''{{color|limegreen|Grab}}'''<br>Item Gravitation
|obtain=Enhanced from Toad
}}

==List of appearances==
{|class=wikitable width=100%
!width=40%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release date
!width=20%|System/format
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
|Non-playable character
|2007
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|Non-playable character
|2010
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|Playable character
|2013
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''
|Playable character
|2014
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Trophy
|2014
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
|Cameo on Battle Cards
|2015
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|Playable character ([[Costume Mario]])
|2016
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Wii U Edition]]''
|Playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-up
|2016
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition]]''
|Playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-up
|2017
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|Non-playable character
|2017
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition]]''
|Playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-up
|2018
|New Nintendo 3DS
|-
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Bedrock Edition]]''
|Playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-up
|2018
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''
|Playable character
|2018
|Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Non-playable character, spirit
|2018
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''
|Cameo as "Legendary Explorer"
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|2020 (Exploration Tour)
|iOS, Android
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
|Non-playable character
|2020
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|Playable character
|2021
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
|Cameo in microgame
|2021
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''
|Non-playable character
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|}

==Audio samples==
===Voice sample===
{{media table
|file1=Captain Toad-Ready For Adventure (SM3DW).oga
|title1=''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''
|description1="''Ready for adventure!''" ([[Samantha Kelly]])
}}

===Musical theme===
{{media table
|file1=SM3DW Captain Toad Theme.oga
|title1=''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|description1=Captain Toad Goes Forth
}}

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Toad Brigade Captain Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
Captain Toad Switch.png|''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]
Captain Toad TT artwork02.png|''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Captaintoad art.png|''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
CaptainToadMarioMaker.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
SMO Artwork Captain Toad.png|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
===Captain Toad===
{{foreign names
|Jpn=キノピオ{{ruby|隊長|たいちょう}}<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/kids/161019/kinoko/index.html|title=キノコ王国の隠れたスター！？ キノピオ大特集|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo Kids Space|accessdate=January 21, 2020|archive=web.archive.org/web/20201030194211/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/kids/161019/kinoko/index.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite|language=ja|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/ajh9a/pc/adventure/index.html|title=進め！キノピオ隊長：キノピオ隊長とキノピコの大冒険|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=January 23, 2020|archive=web.archive.org/web/20190403040618/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/ajh9a/pc/adventure/index.html}}</ref>
|JpnR=Kinopio Taichō
|JpnM=Captain Toad
|ChiS=奇诺比奥队长
|ChiSR=Qínuòbǐ'ào Duìzhǎng 
|ChiSM=Captain Toad
|ChiT=奇諾比奧隊長<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hant|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/captain_toad_treasure_tracker|title=奇諾比奧隊長回來了！『進め！キノピオ隊長』將升級改版，於Nintendo Switch登場！|publisher=nintendo.com.hk|accessdate=January 22, 2020|archive=web.archive.org/web/20180618183147/https://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/captain_toad_treasure_tracker}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Qínuòbǐ'ào Duìzhǎng 
|ChiTM=Captain Toad
|Dut=Toad-baas
|DutM=Boss Toad
|Fre=Capitaine Toad
|FreM=Captain Toad
|Ger=Kapitän Toad
|GerM=Captain Toad
|Ita=Capitan Toad
|ItaM=Captain Toad
|Kor=키노피오대장
|KorR=Kinopio Daejang
|KorM=Captain Toad
|Por=Capitão Toad
|PorM=Captain Toad
|Rus=Капитан Тоад
|RusR=Kapitan Toad
|RusM=Captain Toad
|Spa=Capitán Toad
|SpaM=Captain Toad
}}

===Toad Brigade Captain===
{{foreign names
|SpaA=Jefe del Escuadrón Toad
|SpaAM=Toad Brigade's chief
|SpaE=Jefe de Cuadrilla Toad
|SpaEM=Toad Brigade's chief
}}

==References==
<references/>

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[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy 2 characters]]
[[Category:Super Mario-kun characters]]
[[Category:Super Mario Maker costumes]]
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