Editing Paper Mario: The Origami King

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|developer=[[Intelligent Systems]]

|release={{flag list|Japan|July 17, 2020|USA|July 17, 2020|Mexico|July 17, 2020<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/es_LA/games/detail/paper-mario-the-origami-king-switch/</ref>|Europe|July 17, 2020|Australia|July 17, 2020|South Korea|July 17, 2020|HK|July 17, 2020|ROC|July 17, 2020}}

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|genre=[[Genre#Role-playing|Role-playing]], action-adventure

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The title follows the gameplay style of its two predecessors, ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', and ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', in which role-playing elements are deemphasized in favor of action-adventure mechanics, which focus on exploration and puzzle-solving instead of character-driven plotlines and [[Experience Point|experience]]-based stat optimization. Also similar to those predecessors is the focus on specific arts and crafts; while the story of ''The Origami King'' is centered around {{wp|origami}} itself, comparable to stickers from ''Sticker Star'' and paint from ''Color Splash'', other materials such as {{wp|confetti}} and {{wp|papier-mâché}} feature in the gameplay. Conversely, this game abandons the format of self-contained levels used by the later installments, using an interconnected world akin to the first two ''Paper Mario'' games. In terms of combat, ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' does not feature a battle system which uses finite items like ''Sticker Star'' and ''Color Splash'', as it instead uses an original ring-based system that prioritizes puzzle-solving instead of strategy, and also introduces real-time combat to the series in the form of the [[Paper Macho Soldier]]s.

===Prologue===

[[File:PMTOK Peach Castle streamers.png|thumb|left|King Olly wrapping Peach's castle in [[streamer]]s]]

[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] drive to [[Toad Town]] for the Origami Festival after being invited by [[Princess Peach]]. The brothers arrive to discover the town and [[Peach's Castle]] are deserted. Upon entering the castle, they are locked inside and split up, Luigi heading to search for the castle key and Mario heading into the castle foyer. Peach enters the foyer, having been folded into origami, and drops Mario into a dungeon where several of [[Bowser]]'s minions are being held. Mario discovers a [[Magic Circle]] and initiates the [[1,000-Fold Arms]] technique, using them to free an origami girl named [[Olivia]]. After escaping their cell, Mario and Olivia free Bowser, who was square-folded, restricting his mobility.

Escaping to the upper terrace of Peach's Castle, Mario is attacked by a group of Bowser's Minions that were also folded into origami, known as [[Folded Soldiers]]. After defeating the minions, the leader of the origami reveals himself as Olivia's older brother, [[King Olly]]. He summons five streamers from across the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] to wrap around Peach's Castle and rip it out of the ground. Mario, Olivia, and Bowser escape the castle in a [[Koopa Clown Car]] piloted by a [[Shy Guy]], but are quickly knocked out of the Clown Car by the red streamer. Bowser is saved by the Shy Guy, while Mario and Olivia fall into a nearby forest. Olly sets Peach's Castle down atop the peak of a far-off volcano.

 

Mario and Olivia land in [[Whispering Woods]] and notice that Olly moved Peach's Castle. They set out to unravel the five streamers, find Luigi, and defeat Olly. Eventually, they get back to the abandoned Toad Town, now being destroyed by [[Paper Macho Goomba]]s. After defeating the Goombas and finding some Toad Town citizens, they go to search the remains of Peach's Castle and find Luigi. He quickly sets off to find the key to Peach's Castle.

 

Following the red streamer, Mario and Olivia travel to [[Picnic Road]]. They find the door to the [[Earth Vellumental Temple]], which is locked due to four of the five [[Shell Stone]]s required to open it being stolen by Folded Soldiers. They rescue the stones and return them to the door, giving them access to the turtle-like god known as the [[Earth Vellumental]]. However, the Vellumental had been folded into origami, forcing Mario to fight it. Upon defeating, Olivia gains the ability to transform into the Vellumental and manipulate earth, allowing Mario and her to access [[Overlook Tower]], where the source of the red streamer lies. At the top of the tower, the duo confronts [[Colored Pencils]], one of Olly's generals. After defeating the boss, Mario unravels the red streamer.

 

[[File:PMTOK Meeting Bob omb.png|thumb|left|Mario and Olivia meeting Bob-omb on the tram]]

Mario and Olivia next follow the blue streamer and take a tram station to [[Autumn Mountain]]. On the tram, they meet [[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]], a happy-go-lucky amnesiac, whom Olivia nicknames Bobby. He tags along with them as they travel to the [[Water Vellumental Shrine]]. Upon defeating the origami [[Water Vellumental]], Olivia gains the ability to fold into the Vellumental and create water. She uses this power to refill a dry lake and the [[Eddy River]], which the trio travel down to reach [[Shogun Studios]], a popular theme park.

 

Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb enter the park, finding it almost entirely deserted. They are tasked with finding the park's master key to rescue the park staff, who are trapped in the high castle tower. After traveling through the whole park, they rescue Luigi in the employee area of the [[Ninja Attraction]], who found the master key, mistaking it for the key to Peach's Castle. The trio unlocks the tower gates and enter [[Big Sho' Theatre]]. After participating in three performances, they face off against [[Rubber Band]], another one of Olly's generals. After defeating Rubber Band, Mario destroys the blue streamer, saving the park and bringing them closer to saving Peach's Castle. The park celebrates with a fireworks ceremony, which jogs Bob-omb's memories.

 

Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb continue down the Eddy River, no longer blocked by the blue streamer, to [[Sweetpaper Valley]]. They are confronted by Olly and Olivia gets crushed by a massive boulder. Bob-omb recalls a way to save Olivia and takes Mario to [[the Great Sea]]. They sail out to a deserted cruise ship known as [[the Princess Peach]]. The duo find the suite Bob-omb originally stayed in. The lockbox inside, which Bob-omb was looking for, is snatched by Paper Macho [[Gooper Blooper]], which Mario fights off at the deck of the ship. Retrieving the lockbox, the duo return to Sweetpaper Valley, where Bob-omb reveals the lockbox contains his late friend's fuse. He uses the fuse to blow himself up, destroying the boulder and freeing Olivia. Olivia runs off, devastated by Bob-omb's sacrifice, and is only cheered up by Mario donning a [[Goomba Mask]] after the suggestion of Bob-omb's ghost.

 

Mario and Olivia head into the [[Scorching Sandpaper Desert]], where the sun is cut out of the sky. After traveling through the desert and obtaining information in [[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Snif City]], they rescue the ancient historian [[Professor Toad]] from the insides of a [[Mega Paper Macho Pokey]]. The professor is pursuing the legend of [[Captain T. Ode|Khap'taan Teeowed]] and tags along with the duo, utilizing his ability to reach ancient writings to solve the ruins' puzzles. The trio perform an ancient ritual in the desert to open the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]] and defeat the origami [[Fire Vellumental]] within. Olivia gains the ability to fold into the Vellumental and light fires, which she uses to light fires in [[Scorching Sandpaper West|three]] [[Scorching Sandpaper Far West|Toad]] [[Scorching Sandpaper West|monoliths]] and unearth the [[Temple of Shrooms]].

 

Inside the temple, the Mario, Olivia, and Professor Toad discovers many zombie-like faceless Toads and [[DJ Toad|a DJ]] being held hostage. The trio find the [["Thrills at Night"]] disc, round up the faceless Toads, and summon the next of Olly's enforcers: [[Hole Punch]]. After defeating Hole Punch, Mario destroys the yellow streamer and frees the desert sun. The trio head to the newly-opened [[Sun Altar]], and find Captain T. Ode preserved in a block of ice. Olivia frees the captain, who heads off in search of his old submarine, the [[Super Marino]]. Mario and Olivia follow the captain, while Professor Toad stays behind in the desert.

 

Returning the Toad Town, Mario and Olivia find Captain T. Ode, who reclaims ownership of his own submarine. The sub is attached to Sea Captain Toad's ship, and T. Ode, Mario, and Olivia head out into the Great Sea. After clearing the thick fog that covers the sea, they discover the source of the purple streamer at the [[Sea Tower]], but are unable to enter without the three orbs located in [[Diamond Island]]. They travel between many islands, eventually meeting up with Luigi on [[Mushroom Island]], who holds the key to Diamond Island. The brothers decide to find the island's resident and free the [[Origami Craftsman]] from the walls of his workshop. The craftsman reveals he created King Olly for the Origami Festival using the forbidden Fold of Life. Olly turned on his creator and set out to fold the world in his image, using the Origami Craftsman's notes to fold Olivia. The craftsman shares a set of notes with Olivia before she head back to the ship with Mario.

 

Mario and Olivia use the key Luigi obtained to access the submerged Diamond Island, where three temples stand, housing the Trials of Power, Wisdom, and Courage; and the nearby [[Ice Vellumental Mountain]]. The duo must travel up the mountain and defeat the [[Ice Vellumental]] at its peak. After defeating the final Vellumental, Olivia gains the ability to fold into it and utilize its ice powers to access the Trials of Wisdom and Courage. After completing all three trials, Mario and Olivia turn to the Sea Tower and climb up to its peak. At the top, they face off against [[Tape (boss)|Tape]], and upon the stationery's defeat, Mario destroys the purple streamer.

 

Mario and Olivia notice the green streamer peeking out from above the clouds. A mysterious light appears on top of the Sea Tower, and stepping into it transports them to [[Shangri-Spa]], where [[Bowser's Castle]] had crash-landed. The duo meets up with [[Kamek]], who is unable to return to the castle due to the folded [[Boss Sumo Bro]] guarding the entrance. [[Bowser Jr.]] flies in, whose [[Junior Clown Car]] would allow access to Boss Sumo Bro, but is shredded by another one of Olly's generals: [[Scissors (boss)|Scissors]]. Kamek reluctantly joins up with Mario and Olivia, and the group travels to four of the spa's springs in order to revive Jr. However, when Jr. soaks in the [[Spring of Jungle Mist]] for too long, he ends up losing his color. The group travels to the [[Spring of Rainbows]], which involves winning the game show [[Shy Guys Finish Last]]. The spring restores Bowser Jr.'s color, allowing him to take Mario up to Boss Sumo Bro. The boss is defeated, allowing the group and all of Bowser's minion access to Bowser's Castle again.

 

Bowser's minions start a large clash with the Folded Soldiers, while Mario, Olivia, and Kamek search for the key to the throne room, which Kamek believes to be in his quarters. Along the way, Kamek disappears, but Mario is able to find the castle key in the hands of Luigi, who once again mistook it for the key to Peach's Castle. Soon after, Olivia is snatched by a shadowy hand and all of Bowser's minions disappear as well. On the way to the throne room, Mario battles [[Big Cutout Soldier|Big]] and [[Li'l Cutout Soldier]]s, until reaching the creature that captured Olivia, the [[Handaconda]], whom Mario defeats in a game of {{wp|rock paper scissors}}. In the following room, the duo finds the cut-up remains of Bowser's minions. They then face off against the [[Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle]], created by Scissors, before fighting Scissors itself. After defeating both bosses, Mario is able to revive Bowser's minions, free Bowser, and destroy the green streamer.

 

===Origami Castle===

 

 

 

 

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|caption1=[[Mario]] fighting origami [[Goomba]]s and origami [[Shy Guy]]s in a ring

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|caption2=Mario navigates a puzzle-like ring in a battle against the [[Earth Vellumental]]

The overworld exploration is quite different from the series' standard; whereas the previous three games were either sorted into individual chapters or levels, ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' switches to a completely open-world style of progression, with Mario being able to travel to any of the game's locales completely on foot like the first two games. The game's combat system has also been overhauled: at the start of each turn, Mario can rotate and slide rings of a circular battle arena, lining up enemies for consecutive attacks, although the number of ring moves and allotted time are limited. Performing a [[First Strike]] deals preemptive damage to a single enemy, and as Mario's HP increases, First Strikes will be able to defeat certain enemies without going into battle against them. Mario has permanent Boots and Hammer attacks and may equip stronger variants that break after a while, and timed button presses can increase damage when attacking. Lining up the enemies successfully will [[POW-Up|increase Mario's attack power]] by a factor of 1.5. [[Coin]]s can be spent to extend the time limit (at a rate of 10 coins per second), or call the [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s [[List of hidden Toads in Paper Mario: The Origami King|that have been saved]] to assist Mario in battle. Boss battles use a different system in which the player rotates and slides the rings to line up arrows, making a path for Mario to attack.

[[Olivia]], a character new to the franchise, has a role similar to [[Kersti]] and [[Huey]] from ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' respectively. Once a [[Vellumentals|Vellumental]] is defeated, Olivia can transform into the Vellumental while standing on [[Magic Circle]]s, an ability that carries over into battle. Additionally, partners return to ally with Mario and aid him in battles, including [[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]] and [[Kamek]]. They will automatically attack enemies after Mario has used up all his given moves, although there is a chance their attacks will be unsuccessful. Various partners join and leave Mario's party at various points in the story.

Accessories grant Mario benefits both in battle and on the overworld. Toads can be found on the overworld, folded into various shapes. Hitting these Toads with the hammer will cause them to unfold and return to [[Toad Town]], some of which open shops. The Toads that have been saved can even help in battle if the player spends coins using the Cheer command. These Toads will fight enemies, heal Mario, give items, and solve puzzles. Mario can gain confetti by using his [[Hammer]] on trees, grass, and enemies. This confetti can be used to fill [[Not-Bottomless Hole]]s torn in the landscape, revealing Coins or restoring objects.

 

In the settings menu, there is an option to control certain aspects of the game with motion controls or entirely with the controller buttons. This applies to the 1,000-Fold Arms, [[fishing spot|fishing]], and the [[Super Marino]]. Three settings are locked with four question marks. They are unlocked by going to the [[Battle Lab]]. The first unlockable setting offers hints for battles with the [[Puzzle Solver]], the second adds time to each battle's clock with the [[Timer Extender]], and the third lets the player control the amount added.

|Check Notes (with Professor Toad present)<br>Open Sea Chart (in The Great Sea)

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|{{button|switch|L}} / {{button|switch|R}} or {{button|switch|ZL}} / {{button|switch|ZR}}

|Buy Time (lineup phase)<br>Change Weapons (attack phase)

 

Mario PMTOK party icon.png|'''[[Mario]]''' - The protagonist of the game

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===Allies===

====Battle====

!style="background-color:#74A5ED"|Attack power (Normal/[[Ally Tambourine]])

!style="background-color:#74A5ED"|Attack range

!style="background-color:#74A5ED"|Availability

|[[File:Bob-omb PMTOK party icon.png|100px]]

|[[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]]

|[[File:Spike PMTOK party icon.png|100px]]

|After being found in the grassy field in Autumn Mountain, until being brought to the "canned-food par-tay".

|[[File:Bone Goomba PMTOK party icon.png|100px]]

|After being found in the grassy field in Autumn Mountain, until being brought to the "canned-food par-tay".

|[[File:Professor Toad PMTOK party icon.png|100px]]

|After defeating [[Mega Paper Macho Pokey]], permanently available in all locations of the yellow streamer area excluding Sweetpaper Valley, Breezy Tunnel, and the Fire Vellumental Cave.

|[[File:Kamek PMTOK party icon.png|100px]]

|38/57

|After meeting him in Shangri-Spa, until vanishing in Bowser's Castle. Cannot be taken outside of the green streamer area. Unavailable in the Spring of Jungle Mist and Spring of Rainbows after Bowser Jr. is restored in the latter. Briefly available in Hotfoot Crater until he attempts to stop the Paper Macho Mini Goomba horde.

|[[File:Bowser Jr PMTOK party icon.png|100px]]

|[[Bowser Jr.]]

|After being restored in the Spring of Rainbows, until arriving in the great hall of Bowser's Castle. Cannot be taken outside of the green streamer area. Unavailable in the Spring of Jungle Mist and Spring of Rainbows. Briefly available in Hotfoot Crater until he attempts to stop the Paper Macho Mini Goomba horde.

|[[File:Bowser folded PMTOK party icon.png|100px]]

|50/75<br>25/37 (Fire Bros)<br>75/112 (Ice Bros)

 

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Luigi PMTOK party icon.png|'''[[Luigi]]''' - Mario's follower at [[Mushroom Island]] and Peach's Castle

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|[[File:PMTOK Peach sprite.png|100px]]

|Invites Mario to the Origami Festival but is later folded by King Olly. In origami form, Princess Peach asks Mario if he thinks Toads should be destroyed and wiped out, then banishes him to the castle's dungeon. She reappears to introduce Mario to [[Origami Castle]] and appears in regular paper form after Olly is defeated.

|[[File:PMTOK Whispering Tree.png|100px]]

|style="white-space:nowrap"|[[Whispering Tree]]s

|Many sentient trees that inhabit the [[Whispering Woods]]. They comment on Mario's activities while he explores. They can be hit for confetti.

|[[Princess (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Princess]]

|A Chain Chomp who resides in the petting zoo at Shogun Studios. While Princess is initially vicious, she calms down once Mario gives her a Bone, and Olivia pets her.

|[[File:PMTOK Birdo sprite.png|100px]]

|[[Birdo]]

|An infrequently appearing character, Birdo is first seen being dropped into the spring in the Whispering Woods. She plays a major role in [[Big Sho' Theater]], acting in a play involving two [[Paper Macho Koopa Troopa]] gangs fighting over her. Birdo also appears in the cafe at the [[Spring of Rainbows]] when Mario orders the "special."

 

====Toads====

|[[Kanchō Kinopio]]

|A yellow Toad who wears glasses and is the curator of the [[Musée Champignon]] in [[Toad Town]].

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|[[File:Toad accessory red PMTOK sprite.png|100px]]

|[[Snifit]]s, Toads, and a [[Monty Mole]] that are found around the world and sell accessories. They are distinguished by the large backpacks they wear.

|[[File:Battle Lab Toad PMTOK sprite.png|100px]]

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|Five Toads who are matched up in place of enemies while using The Ringer in the Battle Lab.

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|A Toad who runs the [[Earth Vellumental Temple]] and is found being attacked by [[Swoop]]s.

|A Toad who runs the cafe on [[Overlook Tower]]. He cowers between boxes until Mario has defeated all the [[Mini Goomba]]s, then rewards him with a bag of confetti.

|A yellow Toad holding a wrench. He is found in the [[Sensor Lab]] and gives Mario his new inventions, also offering to charge them for 500 coins.

|[[File:Sea Captain Toad PMTOK sprite.png|100px]]

|[[Sea Captain Toad]]

|A blue Toad found on Autumn Mountain, folded as a fish. He allows Mario to use his boat to sail across [[the Great Sea]].

|A Toad who ferries a boat between Autumn Mountain, Eddy River, Shogun Studios, and Sweetpaper Valley. He is folded as a monkey and must be attracted with an [[Opened Can of Tuna]].

|A red Toad who is rescued at the Shogun Studios entrance. He stands next to a pole in Toad Town and hints Mario towards the locations of [[MAX UP Heart]]s he can collect.

|[[File:Shuriken Dojo owner PMTOK sprite.png|100px]]

|[[Shogun Studios]] staff

|Toads in blue outfits who work at Shogun Studios. They must be rescued before certain activities can be done in the park.

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|A purple Toad who is the captain of [[the Princess Peach]].

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|An engineer Toad who shows Mario the [[Boot Car]] in [[Breezy Tunnel]]. He reappears later to attach a new motor to Sea Captain Toad's boat.

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|A DJ for [[Hole Punch]] in the [[Temple of Shrooms]]. He plays various discs that Mario brings him, to see whether Hole Punch likes them. After Hole Punch's defeat, DJ Toad is found playing music in the Snif City Royal Hotel's lobby.

|[[File:PMTOK Captain T. Ode sprite.png|100px]]

|An ancient ship captain, rescued from under the [[Scorching Sandpaper Desert]]. Captain T. Ode then goes to the Musée Champignon to recover his [[Super Marino]], attaching it to Sea Captain Toad's boat and giving Mario the ability to dive underwater.

|[[Toad's BBQ Foodeatery caretaker]]

|A shirtless Toad found inside the [[Big Shell]], which is recovered in the Great Sea and cooked in the Whispering Woods.

|[[File:Origami Craftsman PMTOK sprite.png|100px]]

|[[Origami Craftsman]]

|The creator of Olly and Olivia, residing on [[Mushroom Island]]. He wished for Olly to be a fair and kind king and wrote this message on his body, only for Olly to view writing on his paper as disrespectful and trap him behind a wall. The Origami Craftsman returns near the very end of the game, where he teaches Olivia how to fold Olly's body into a crane and make a wish.

|[[File:Shangri-Spa Toad PMTOK sprite.png|100px]]

 

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Goomba PMTOK sprite.png|[[Goomba]]s

Goomba costume PMTOK sprite.png|A Goomba wearing a {{wp|nihongami|katsura}}

Shy Guy PMTOK sprite.png|[[Shy Guy]]s (Red)

Koopa Troopa PMTOK sprite.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]s

Koopa Troopa costume PMTOK sprite.png|A Koopa Troopa with a white mustache and goatee, hat, and staff

PMTOK Monty Mole Sprite.png|[[Monty Mole]]s

Monty Mole auctioneer PMTOK sprite.png|[[Monty Mole auctioneer]]

Sombrero Guy PMTOK sprite.png|[[Sombrero Guy]]s

Buzzy Beetle PMTOK sprite.png|[[Buzzy Beetle]]s

Spiny PMTOK sprite.png|[[Spiny|Spinies]]

Bob-omb regular PMTOK sprite.png|[[Bob-omb]]s

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**[[Goomba]]

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**[[Shy Guy]]

**[[Sidestepper|(Red) Sidestepper]]

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**[[Dry Bones]]

**[[Hammer Bro]]

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**[[Fly Guy]]

**Sidestepper (red)

**Sidestepper (blue)

**Snifit

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**[[Jumping Piranha Plant]]

**Spike

**[[Rocky Wrench]]

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The [[Vellumentals]] are a group of four bosses that act as mid-bosses for their respective streamers. After defeating one, it releases a [[Bibliofold]] that Olivia reads to learn how to fold herself into the Vellumental.

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|[[File:PMTOK Earth Vellumental.png|200px]]

|A giant quadrupedal turtle that can spew sand and manipulate earth, similar to the {{wp|Black Tortoise}}. It is fought in the [[Earth Vellumental Temple]]. To defeat it, Mario must hammer each of its limbs, then its tail. It flips over and is vulnerable to [[1,000-Fold Arms]] attacks.

|[[Water Vellumental]]

|A water-spouting dragon similar to the {{wp|Azure Dragon}}, found in the [[Water Vellumental Shrine]]. It absorbs more water each round and eventually charges up a big wave attack, which Mario can avoid by using Olivia's Earth Vellumental's ability. The Water Vellumental is weak to jump attacks, which cause it to collapse and make it vulnerable to hammers.

|[[File:PMTOK Fire Vellumental.png|200px]]

|[[Fire Vellumental]]

|A phoenix similar to the {{wp|Vermilion Bird}}, located in the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]]. Each round, it sheds some of its burning feathers onto the arena, and Mario takes damage if he walks over them. The Water Vellumental's ability can extinguish the feathers and make the Fire Vellumental vulnerable to the 1,000-Fold Arms.

|[[File:PMTOK Ice Vellumental.png|200px]]

|A giant polar bear with large claws similar to the {{wp|White Tiger (mythology)|White Tiger}}. It resides in the [[Ice Vellumental Mountain]] on [[Diamond Island]]. It can freeze panels on the arena and make them unusable, only thawing with the Fire Vellumental's power or through sliding them. When it is low on health, the Ice Vellumental uses its Ice Maze ability, creating slush on the board and forcing Mario to navigate it to reach the 1,000-Fold Arms panel.

 

The [[Legion of Stationery]] are sentient tools. They guard the ends of each [[streamer]] and act as the primary bosses for their respective streamers, besides Stapler. Notably, each member of the Legion of Stationery has a color representing the streamer they guard, such as [[Colored Pencils]] guarding the red streamer spool and having a red lid.

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|[[File:PMTOK Colored Pencils.jpg|200px]]

|[[Colored Pencils]] (The Missile Maestro)

|The guardian of the red streamer fought on [[Overlook Tower]]. Colored Pencils has crosshairs on its battle arena, firing pencil missiles at Mario if he crosses them. To defeat it, Mario has to navigate behind it and slam its lid shut with the 1,000-Fold Arms or a hammer attack. When it has taken enough damage, Colored Pencils charges a Rainbow Roll attack. Mario must grab the pencils and slam them into the case to defeat the boss.

|[[File:PMTOK Rubber Band.png|200px]]

|[[Rubber Band]] (The Elastic Entertainer)

|A yellow rubber band wrapped in many other rubber bands. It guards the blue streamer at [[Big Sho' Theater]]. Rubber Band shoots its rubber bands on the arena, pushing Mario if he walks over them. To defeat the boss, Mario must get close to it and use the 1,000-Fold Arms to pull bands off of its head; using regular attacks removes the rubber bands, but Rubber Band pulls them back onto its body to nullify the attack.

|[[File:PMTOK Hole Punch.png|200px]]

|[[Hole Punch]] (The Disco Devil)

|The guardian of the yellow streamer in the [[Temple of Shrooms]]. Hole Punch can punch out panels on the board, trapping Mario if he falls in the holes. Additionally, it can remove parts of Mario's body, lowering his maximum HP. Hitting the backside of Hole Punch frees some of the holes it has removed. To defeat Hole Punch, Mario has to peel off its lid with the 1,000-Fold Arms.

|[[Tape (boss)|Tape]] (The Shifty Sticker)

|[[Scissors (boss)|Scissors]] (The Dual-Bladed Duelist)

|Scissors is the last streamer boss, fought in [[Bowser's Castle]] at the green streamer. At first, Scissors has its blades covered and warns Mario not to break them. After taking enough damage, it unsheathes on its own, and Mario instantly gets a [[Game Over]] if he jumps on it. Scissors will also remove panels from the board by cutting them apart. To damage Scissors, Mario must freeze it with the Ice Vellumental power, then use the 1,000-Fold Arms to break the ice chunk.

|[[File:PMTOK Stapler.png|200px]]

|[[Stapler (boss)|Stapler]] (The Fanged Fastener)

|Unlike the other Legion of Stationary bosses, Stapler does not guard a streamer, instead being fought in [[Origami Castle]] before [[King Olly]]. Stapler attempts to staple Mario on the board, preventing him from moving and allowing it to deal more damage. When attacked, Stapler loses some of its staples. Eventually, it fires all of its staples in succession at Mario, being equipped with a stronger tier of staples afterwards. Stapler is weak to the 1,000-Fold Arms, which can remove over half of its staples.

 

|Boss Sumo Bro guards [[Bowser's Castle]] and is fought in [[Shangri-Spa]] as the first mid-boss for the green streamer. It fights alongside six [[Sumo Bro]]s.: four who have stolen panels on the arena and two who ride on thunderclouds. When Mario defeats the four Sumo Bros., the Boss Sumo Bro and the other two thundercloud Sumo Bros. drop down onto the arena and charge a thunder attack. They can be defeated with the Earth and Fire Vellumental powers.

|Handaconda is a black, cutout hand that is fought in Bowser's Castle, acting as the second mid-boss for the green streamer. It harms Mario when jumped on, and can only be attacked while in the second and third rows of rings. Mid-battle, Handaconda transforms panels into Rock-Paper-Scissors icons. When Mario wins the match, he uses a rush attack on Handaconda to damage it.

|King Olly is the game's main antagonist and final boss, battled in [[Origami Castle]]. In his first phase, he transforms into the Vellumentals and must be countered with Olivia's Vellumental powers. In the second phase, he turns into origami sumo, and Olivia transforms Bowser to help fight him. Mario must run around the arena and use the 1,000-Fold Arms to pound the ground where Bowser is, allowing him to overpower Olly and push him off the edge. In the third phase, Olivia uses a special Magic Circle that Olly scrambles. Mario must arrange the circle while Olly attacks him every five seconds; Mario can dodge these attacks with proper timing. Finally, Olivia turns into the Olivia Hammer, and Mario must rush attack Olly to send him off the arena and defeat him.

 

|[[File:PMTOK Basin.png|128px]]

|[[Basin (Thing)|Basin]]

|An obstacle appearing in [[Trial of Courage]].

|[[File:PMTOK River Boulder.png|128px]]

|Bird statues that acts as either flamethrowers or pivot to crush Mario, found throughout the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]]. During the battles against Mini Paper Macho Shy Guys a statue head will appear to incinerate a [[Mushroom]] should Mario attempt to use one, though after the battle these statues will reward Mario with a [[Heart (item)|Heart]].

|[[File:PMTOK The Princess Peach Question Block 2.png|128px]]

|[[Goop|Ink]]

|A thick and slimy residue that slows down Mario. Also produced by [[Paper Macho Gooper Blooper]].

|Molten rock found in [[Fire Vellumental Cave]], [[Sea Tower]] and [[Hotfoot Crater]] that damages Mario.

|[[File:PMTOK Whispering Woods Not-Bottomless Hole 1.jpg|128px]]

|Summoned by [[Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle]]. It flies towards Mario and circles him, eventually targeting him after stalling long enough. The red variants are faster than their regular variants. It can be destroyed by hitting it with a hammer.

|A bridge that rotates, causing Mario to fall. They are spun by [[Sumo Bro]]s in [[Origami Castle]].

|[[File:PMTOK Earth Vellumental Temple Collectible Treasure 1.png|128px]]<br>[[File:PMTOK Temple of Shrooms Not-Bottomless Hole 3.png|128px]]<br>[[File:PMTOK Ice Vellumental Mountain Not-Bottomless Holes 1-4.png|128px]]<br>[[File:PMTOK Ninja Attraction Toad Signs 6.png|128px]]

|Pointy obstacles that damage Mario. Retractable spikes are found in the [[Ninja Attraction]] with some revealing Ninja Toads.

|A projectile mainly thrown by [[Ninji]]s. A purple one is summoned by King Olly during the second phase of his battle.

|[[File:PMTOK Tornado.png|128px]]

==Other species==

*[[Cheep Cheep]]s: Fish swimming at [[Overlook Mountain]], the [[Shogun Studios]] moat, and [[the Great Sea]] that can be fished at fishing spots.

**[[Big Cheep Cheep]]s: Rare fish that can be fished and recorded in the museum. A [[Legendary Cheep Cheep|legendary one]] can also be fished out at the Great Sea.

*[[Thwomp]]: Can crush Mario when he gets a fortune cookie at [[Picnic Road]]. Another one drops on him in the final test at the [[Trial of Courage]].

*[[Blooper]]s: Squid swimming at [[the Great Sea]] that can be fished at fishing spots.

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|-style="color:black;background:lightgray"

!width="2%"|Name and description

!width="1%"|# of [[List of hidden Toads in Paper Mario: The Origami King|Toads]]

!width="1%"|# of [[Not-Bottomless Hole]]s

!width="1%"|# of [[List of Collectible Treasures in Paper Mario: The Origami King|Collectible Treasures]]

!width="1%"|# of [[List of ? Blocks in Paper Mario: The Origami King|? Blocks]]

|<center>'''[[Whispering Woods]]'''<br><br>A lush, green forest in the mountains, which contains sentient trees.</center>

|<center>[[File:PMTOK Mario in Whispering Woods.png|250px]]</center>

|<center>[[Goomba]]s</center>

|<center>12</center>

|<center>25</center>

|<center>'''[[Toad Town]]'''<br><br>The main hub of the game, which is ravaged and deserted in the aftermath of King Olly's attack. It contains several shops, which can be reopened as Mario rescues more Toads, [[Peach's Castle]], the [[Battle Lab]], and the [[Musée Champignon]].</center>

|<center>[[File:PMTOK Toad Town entry.jpg|250px]]</center>

|<center>-</center>

|<center>[[Paper Macho Goomba]]s<br><br>[[Goomba]]s</center>

|<center>1</center>

|<center>'''[[Graffiti Underground]]'''<br><br>An underground sewer that has graffiti and a valve that controls the drain. It is used to reach Peach's Castle from Toad Town.</center>

|<center>[[File:PMTOK Graffiti Underground.png|250px]]</center>

|<center>-</center>

|<center>[[Swoop]]s<br><br>[[Scaredy Rat]]s</center>

|<center>'''[[Picnic Road]]'''<br><br>A road that connects Toad Town, Overlook Mountain and the Earth Vellumental Temple.</center>

|<center>[[File:PMTOK Picnic Road.png|250px]]</center>

|<center>-</center>

|<center>[[Goomba]]s<br><br>[[Shy Guy]]s</center>

|<center>'''[[Overlook Mountain]]'''<br><br>A mountain trail full of greenery.</center>

|<center>[[File:PMTOK Overlook Mountain.jpg|250px]]</center>

|<center>[[Goomba]]s<br><br>[[Shy Guy]]s<br><br>[[Paragoomba]]s<br><br>[[Spiny|Spinies]]<br><br>[[Paper Macho Shy Guy]]s</center>

|<center>36</center>

|<center>19</center>

|<center>5</center>

|<center>9</center>

|<center>'''[[Earth Vellumental Temple]]'''<br><br>An underground temple that houses the Earth Vellumental.</center>

|<center>[[File:PMTOK Earth Vellumental Temple inside.png|250px]]</center>

|<center>[[Earth Vellumental]]</center>

|<center>[[Koopa Troopa]]s<br><br>[[Swoop]]s<br><br>[[Mechakoopa]]s</center>

|<center>'''[[Overlook Tower]]'''<br><br>A tall tower located on Overlook Mountain. [[Colored Pencils]] is battled here.</center>

|<center>[[File:PMTOK Overlook Tower outside.png|250px]]</center>

|<center>[[Colored Pencils]]</center>

|<center>[[Goomba]]s<br><br>[[Paragoomba]]s<br><br>[[Mini Goomba]]s</center>

|<center>19</center>

|<center>2</center>

|<center>1</center>