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<!--Please do not change this article to be about the main protagonist of the Paper Mario series. This article is solely about the Paper Mario seen in Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam, as it is the only game that makes a distinction between "Paper Mario" and "Mario". In the Paper Mario series, this distinction is not made.-->
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{{about|Paper Mario in [[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]|Mario as seen in the Paper Mario games|[[History of Mario#Paper Mario series|History of Mario § Paper Mario series]]}}
|title=Paper Mario
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Paper Mario - MarioLuigi-PaperJam.png|170px]]
|image=[[File:Paper Mario - MarioLuigi-PaperJam.png|150px]]<br>Paper Mario's appearance on the cover for ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
|species=[[Human]]
|species=Human
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' (as a [[Costume Mario|costume]]) ([[List of games by date#2015|2015]])<!--This character is for the Paper Mario in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, first appearing in Super Mario Maker as a promotional event. Do not change this first appearance date to a different game, as any other Paper Mario character is Mario himself, as noted in the opening paragraph on this very page.-->
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' (costume cameo, [[List of games by date#2015|2015]])<!--This character is for the Paper Mario in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, first appearing in Super Mario Maker as a promotional event. Please do not change this first appearance date to a different game. This also includes adding "Paper Mario (as Mario)" alongside it.--><br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' (first physical appearance, 2015)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (spirit cameo, [[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
}}
}}
'''Paper Mario''' is a paper version of [[Mario]], based on his appearances in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], who comes out of a [[mysterious book]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. In this game, Paper Mario is a distinct character from Mario and interacts with him, [[Luigi]], and various other characters from both the main world and the book's paper world.
 
'''Paper Mario''' is a paper form of [[Mario]], based on his appearances in the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' series, that came out of [[Paper Mario book|a magical book]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. Paper Mario is an independent character from Mario and interacts with him, [[Luigi]], and various other characters from both the real world and the paper world within the book in the game.
 
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario Maker''===
===''Super Mario Maker''===
[[File:Costume Mario (Paper Jam Bros.) - SMM.png|frame|left]]
[[File:Costume Mario (Paper Jam Bros.) - SMM.png|frame|left]]
Paper Mario makes a cameo alongside Mario and Luigi as part of the "Mario Trio" costume, one of the many unlockable [[Costume Mario]] costumes in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The costume is unlocked by clearing the [[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (level)|Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]] Event Course.
Paper Mario first appears alongside Mario and Luigi as part of the "Mario Trio" costume, one of the many unlockable [[Costume Mario]] costumes in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The costume is unlocked by clearing the [[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (level)|Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]] Event Course.
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===''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''===
===''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''===
Paper Mario makes his debut as a unique character from Mario in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''. He first appears by saving Mario and Luigi from the threat of [[Paper Goomba]]s. He agrees to help Mario and Luigi gather the [[Paper Toad]]s, rescue [[Princess Peach]] and [[Paper Peach]], and defeat [[Bowser]] and [[Paper Bowser]], returning all paper characters to the book from whence they came.
Paper Mario makes his debut as a unique character from Mario in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. He first appears by saving Mario and Luigi from the threat of [[Paper Goomba]]s. He agrees to help his three-dimensional counterpart and brother gather the [[Paper Toad]]s, rescue [[Princess Peach]] and [[Paper Peach]], and defeat [[Bowser]] and [[Paper Bowser]], returning all Paper characters to the book from whence they came.
 
Whenever the trio encounters an obstacle, Paper Mario is usually the character to come up with a solution, being the one to develop the [[Trio Move]]s for use on the field. He is also given a distinct role during the return visit to [[Gloomy Woods]], where he and Mario are kidnapped by [[King Boo]], and Luigi must face his fears to rescue them. Paper Mario is rescued second, and he is held hostage during the battle with King Boo, who is initially disguised as him.


Once the Peaches have been rescued and the Bowsers defeated, Paper Mario returns to his book, where he immediately reenters battle with Paper Bowser.
Whenever the trio encounters an obstacle, Paper Mario will usually be the character to come up with a solution, being the ones to develop the [[Trio Move]]s for use on the field. He is also given a distinct role during the return visit to [[Gloomy Woods]], where he and his counterpart are kidnapped by [[King Boo]], and Luigi must face his fears to rescue them. Paper Mario is rescued second, and he is held hostage during the battle with King Boo.


In battle, Paper Mario uses different mechanics to Mario and Luigi. He is the only character able to perform [[Trio Attack]]s, in lieu of using [[Bros. Attack]]s. He is also the only character able to employ the [[Copy Block]], making six copies of himself (eight and ten if [[Rank#Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam|Rank-Up Bonus]]es are used) to take hits and increase the damage he is able to deal. Thirdly, his dodge commands are more versatile than Mario's and Luigi's, with Paper Mario being able to hover in the air longer while dodging with a [[jump]] and being able to swing multiple [[hammer]]s while dodging with a hammer. Like Mario, Paper Mario has high [[Power|attack]] and [[speed]], but he has even lower [[defense]] and [[Heart Point|HP]] than Mario (though this can be worked around with his Copy Block ability). Along with his low defense and HP, his other weaknesses include his position in formation, the high [[Bros. Point|BP]] cost of his Trio Attacks (which are lost if either Mario or Luigi [[downed|faints]], while Mario and Luigi can perform Bros. Attacks if Paper Mario has fainted), and a weakness to fire-based moves (a trait shared along with all other paper characters).
Once the Peaches have been rescued and the Bowsers defeated, Paper Mario returns to his book, where he immediately re-enters battle with Paper Bowser.


The game's main battle theme, "Mixed-Up Scramble," plays only after Paper Mario joins the team; prior to him joining the team, the battle theme is instead a cover of the main battle theme from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. However, the main battle theme still plays during Paper Mario's absence in Gloomy Woods.
In battle, Paper Mario uses different mechanics to Mario and Luigi. He is the only character able to perform [[Trio Attack]]s, in lieu of using [[Bros. Attack]]s. He is also the only character able to employ the [[Copy Block]], making six copies of himself (eight and ten if [[Rank#Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam|Rank-Up Bonus]]es are used) to take hits and increase the damage he is able to deal. Thirdly, his dodge commands are more versatile than Mario's and Luigi's, able to hover in the air longer while dodging with a [[jump]], and swinging multiple [[hammer]]s while dodging with a hammer. Like Mario, Paper Mario has high [[Power|attack]] and [[speed]], but he has even lower [[defense]] and [[Heart Point|HP]] than Mario (though this can be worked around with his Copy Block ability). Along with his low defense and HP, his other weaknesses include his position in formation, the high [[Bros. Point|BP]] cost of his Trio Attacks (which are lost if either Mario or Luigi faints, while Mario and Luigi can perform Bros. Attacks if Paper Mario has fainted), and a weakness to fire-based moves (a trait shared along with other paper enemies).


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
The image representing the Papercraft Mario [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' features Paper Mario.
Paper Mario appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
MLPJ Artwork - Paper Mario (alt).png|Paper Mario walking
Paper Mario - MarioLuigi-PaperJam.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
Mario Luigi Paper Mario and Starlow MLPJ group art.png|Paper Mario with Mario, Luigi, and [[Starlow]]
MLPJ Artwork - Paper Mario (alt).png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Trio Glider.png|Paper Mario as an airplane during the [[Trio Glider]] Trio Attack
Mario Luigi Paper Mario and Starlow.jpg|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Mario and Luigi Paper Jam Trio Attack.png|Paper Mario as a shuriken during the [[Trio Shuriken]] Trio Attack
Mario and Luigi Paper Jam Trio Attack.png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Mario Luigi Paper Mario MLPJ.png|Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario [[Dash Socks|dashing]]
Mario Luigi Paper Mario MLPJ.png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Papercraft Battle.png|Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario atop [[Papercraft Mario]]
Papercraft Battle.png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Sprites and models===
===Sprites and models===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Costume Mario (Paper Jam Bros.) - SMM.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' Mystery Mushroom costume
Costume Mario (Paper Jam Bros.) - SMM.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Paper Jam Title.jpg|Title screen
Paper Jam Title.jpg|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
3DS Mario LuigiPaperJam scrn10 E3.png|[[Papercraft]] battle victory screen
3DS Mario LuigiPaperJam scrn10 E3.png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Victory parade ending M&LPJ.png|Post-credits image
Papercraft Characters.jpg|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
3DS Mario LuigiPaperJam scrn05 E3.png|A [[Paper Goomba]] reacts to both Marios.
3DS Mario LuigiPaperJam scrn05 E3.png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Petey Piranha Boss Battle.png|Paper Mario cheering for Mario and Luigi
Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Petey Piranha Boss Battle.png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Copy Mario.jpg|Paper Mario and his copies about to swing their hammers
Copy Mario.jpg|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
M&L Paper Jam Dry Bowser.png|Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario about to face [[Dry Bowser]]
M&L Paper Jam Dry Bowser.png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Battle Results (With 4x EXP and Coins).jpg|Battle results screen
Battle Results (With 4x EXP and Coins).jpg|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Trio Attack Hammer.jpg|Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario swinging the [[Trio Attack|Trio Hammer]]
Trio Attack Hammer.jpg|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
</gallery>
 
===Miscellaneous===
<gallery>
NI MLPJ Promotional Photo 1.jpg|Promotional photo from [[Nintendo]] of America's Instagram account
NI MLPJ Promotional Photo 2.jpg|Promotional photo from Nintendo of America's Instagram account
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|ChiS=马力欧 <small>（纸片马力欧）</small><ref>''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit list</ref>{{better source}}<!--Not Paper Jam Mario-->
|ChiSR=Mǎlìōu (Zhǐpiàn Mǎlì'ōu)
|ChiSM=Mario (''Paper Mario'')
|ChiT=紙片瑪利歐<ref>{{cite|title=[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/mario/history/index.html Official Chinese website for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary], section 「瑪利歐&路易吉RPG 紙片瑪利歐MIX」|publisher=nintendo.com.hk|accessdate=February 7, 2021}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Zhǐpiàn Mǎlì'ōu
|ChiTM=Paper Mario
|Jap=ペーパーマリオ
|Jap=ペーパーマリオ
|JapR=Pēpā Mario
|JapR=Pēpā Mario
|JapM=Paper Mario
|JapM=Paper Mario
|Dut=Papieren Mario
|Spa=Mario de papel
|DutM=Paper Mario
|SpaM=Paper Mario
|Fre=Mario de papier
|Fre=Mario de papier
|FreM=Paper Mario
|FreM=Paper Mario
|Ger=Papier-Mario
|GerM=Paper Mario
|ItaM=Mario [made out] of paper
|Ita=Mario di carta
|Kor=페이퍼 마리오
|Kor=페이퍼 마리오
|KorR=Peipeo Mario
|KorR=Peipeo Mario
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|RusR=Bumazhnyy Mario
|RusR=Bumazhnyy Mario
|RusM=Paper Mario
|RusM=Paper Mario
|SpaA=Mario de papel
|ItaM=Mario di Carta
|SpaAM=Paper Mario
|Tur=Kağıt Mario
|SpaE=Mario de Papel
|SpaEM=Paper Mario
|Tur=Kağıt Mario{{ref needed}}
|TurM=Paper Mario
|TurM=Paper Mario
}}
}}


==References==
==Trivia==
<references/>
*When Paper Mario joins the team in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam'', the battle theme changes from the ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' battle theme cover to the battle theme for the game, called Mixed-Up Scramble. However, the former does not play during battles while he has been kidnapped in Gloomy Woods.
 
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