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'''[[Princess Peach]]''' has made many appearances in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], from video games to publications. Her main appearances often involve her being kidnapped by [[Bowser]].
'''[[Princess Peach]]''' has made many appearances in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], from video games to publications. Her main appearances often involve her being kidnapped by [[Bowser]].
==''Super Mario'' series==
==''Super Mario'' series==
===''Super Mario Bros.''===
===''Super Mario Bros.''===
[[File:SMB Peach Calling for Help Artwork.png|thumb|left|115px|Peach's first appearance]]
[[File:SMB Peach Calling for Help Artwork.png|thumb|left|115px|Toadstool's first appearance]]
For the ''Super Mario'' videogame series, Peach (under the name "Princess Toadstool") makes her debut appearance in the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' game. In the very first game of the ''Super Mario'' series as a whole, [[Bowser]] invades the Mushroom Kingdom, transforms its inhabitants into various objects, and kidnaps the princess so she cannot reverse his spell. [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] go to rescue her. After they defeat Bowser, the brothers rescue Toadstool. In the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]'' versions, Toadstool also gave her hero a kiss on the cheek, which depending on what form the player was in upon rescuing her, she either knelt down to Mario/Luigi (small form) or otherwise stood on her tiptoes (Super/Fire forms) to do so. Note that this only applied to the ''Deluxe'' version, as the ''All Stars'' version had Mario being supplied with a Mushroom to automatically restore him to Super Mario if he was Small Mario. Depending on the version, where she was found also varied. In the original game as well as the ''Deluxe'' version, she was merely found on the floor behind the destroyed bridge. In ''Super Mario All-Stars'', she is instead found in a cage dangling above a lava pit.
Princess Toadstool, as she is called, is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' This is her first appearance overall. In the backstory, [[Bowser]] invades the Mushroom Kingdom, transforms its inhabitants into various objects, and {{iw|wikipedia|damsel in distress|kidnaps the princess}} to prevent her from being able to reverse the spell.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/en/pdf/CLV-P-NAAAE.pdf|page=2|format=PDF|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=1985}}</ref> Princess Toadstool is eventually rescued by [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]], who went on a journey to rescue her. In both the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]'' reissues, Toadstool also kisses the player character on the cheek. If the player character rescues Toadstool while in his [[Small Mario|Small]] form in the first remake only, he is automatically given a [[Super Mushroom]] right before the kiss,<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/Xj9DI7M8E3w?t=800|timestamp=13:20|title=Gameplay - Super Mario All Star<nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> -Super Mario Bros (World 8-4)|publisher=YouTube|language=en|date=February 5, 2020|author=Gameplays De Ricandres|accessdate=August 15, 2024}}</ref> though in the second remake, Peach kneels to kiss the character in his Small form instead.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/BFOwMEyEZDQ?feature=shared&t=145|title=''Super Mario Bros Deluxe'' - World 8-4|timestamp=2:25|publisher=YouTube|date=December 7, 2022|author=ThePtolemaicCommander|language=en|accessdate=August 15, 2024}}</ref> The ''Super Mario All-Stars'' release shows Toadstool in a cage above the [[lava]], which had been reverted in ''Super Mario Bros. Deluxe'', instead showing Toadstool on the ground, like in the original game.


===''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''===
===''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''===
In ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', Bowser kidnaps Peach again. Mario and Luigi travel through the Mushroom Kingdom again to save her. After defeating Bowser, the Bros. save her again. In the original version, she was found in a room behind a door, and her subjects celebrated around them after she recited a poem. In the ''Deluxe'' version, due to it reusing assets from the first game, she was merely found on the floor behind the destroyed bridge. In ''Super Mario All-Stars'', she is instead found in a cage dangling above a lava pit. In both instances, she largely reused her speech from ''Super Mario Bros.''
Princess Peach (which was always her name outside of anglophone regions) is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. Peach is kidnapped by Bowser again and eventually rescued by Mario or Luigi after he defeats Bowser. Peach is found in a room behind a door, and her [[Toad (species)|subjects]] celebrated around them after she recited a poem. In the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' release, Peach is located in a cage dangling above a lava pit, like in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' remake within the same game. In the second remake included in ''Super Mario Bros. Deluxe'', Peach is on the floor behind the destroyed bridge instead.
 
===''Super Mario Bros. 2'' / ''Super Mario Advance''===
Princess Toadstool is a playable character in the {{iw|wikipedia|Western world|Western}} ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. She replaces Lina from the original game, ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''. Toadstool joins Mario, Luigi and [[Toad]], the three other playable characters, to free [[Subcon]] from [[Wart]]. Peach's main ability is [[Floating Jump|briefly floating]] after [[jump]]ing, but she has slightly poor vertical jumps. Toadstool is the weakest of the player characters, as the takes the longest to pick up or pull out items.


===''Super Mario Bros. 2''===
===''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''===
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Princess Peach along with Mario, Luigi and [[Toad]], sets out to rescue [[Subcon]] from the evil [[Wart]]. This is the first time in the overall ''Super Mario'' franchise where Peach is a playable character. Her main ability is [[Floating Jump|briefly floating]] after [[jump]]ing, but she has slightly poor vertical jumps. Peach is also the weakest character in the game, picking up or pulling out items the slowest. Her equivalent in the game it was derived from, ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'', is Lina.
[[File:Smb3 peach NEW.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Toadstool as she appears in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'']]
Princess Toadstool is both a supporting and a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. For most of the game, Toadstool is not the damsel-in-distress, and she helps [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] by sending items and supplying advice via letters to them. It is not until the defeat of {{Ludwig}} when Princess Toadstool gets kidnapped, revealed in a letter from Bowser. Mario and Luigi travel to Bowser's hideout in [[Dark Land]] and rescue her. In international releases, Toadstool joking says to the player character that she can be found in another castle.<ref>{{cite|quote=Thank you, but our princess is in another [[castle]]! ... Just kidding!|author=Princess Toadstool|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3''|language=en|publisher=Nintendo|date=1990}}</ref>


===''Super Mario Bros. 3''===
Toadstool has a slightly larger role in ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. In the opening, Toadstool is shown receiving a letter about how the Koopalings are taking over various lands nearby and then dispatching Mario and Luigi. When the player character reaches the second area of [[Dark Land|World 8]], Toadstool is seen transposed on a warp pipe behind a locked gate with the help bubble emerging, before suddenly vanishing while either screaming or crying for Mario. Toadstool's line of being in another castle was not retained in this version. She is displayed on the key art of the [[Blue Green Switch]] card.
[[File:Smb3 peach NEW.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Peach as she appears in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Bowser sends his [[Koopalings]] to capture parts of the [[Mushroom World]]. Princess Peach sends Mario and Luigi to defeat the Koopalings. She helps them by sending them items and supplying advice via letters. After the Bros. defeat [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]], the final Koopaling, they are supplied with a letter from Bowser via the [[Pipe Land]] King revealing that the Koopa King has kidnapped Peach while the brothers were fighting off the Koopalings. The two travel to Bowser's hideout in [[Dark Land]] and rescue her. In the English version, Peach plays a joke on Mario and Luigi at the very end by saying to them, "Thank you, but our princess is in another castle! ... Just kidding!" This joke, however, is removed in ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3''.
[[File:SMA4 Peach Help World 8.png|thumb|left|Help!]]
In the GBA remake, her role is slightly extended due to having a cameo in Dark Land. The cameo, which occurs upon the player first arriving at the second area of Dark Land, has Peach transposed on a warp pipe behind a locked gate with the help bubble emerging, before suddenly vanishing while either screaming or crying Mario's name (depending on who the player is playing as at this time). Also, she is seen in the opening, which shows her receiving a letter about how the Koopalings are taking over various lands nearby and then dispatching Mario and Luigi. She is also used for the key art for the Japanese version of the [[Blue Green Switch]] card.


In the 25th Anniversary release for ''Super Mario All-Stars'', aside from the role she played in-game, her sending letters in the game was referenced by a letter submitted by Nintendo with her being the in-universe author, with the letter itself stylized more after the SNES version in design. In the letter, she explains that, after so many years writing letters to Mario, she decided it was time to find new pen-pals, and jokingly states that she sent a power-up just for the reader and that they not tell Mario, lest he possibly get jealous. She then gives a hint about how they should keep their power up handy as they re-discover their adventures in ''Super Mario All Stars''. She then closes by stating that to get in touch with her, they simply need to find her "at another castle."
For the 25th Anniversary release for ''Super Mario All-Stars'', [[Nintendo]] submitted a letter with Toadstool being the in-universe author, in which she explains that she needs to find new pen-pals, after years of sending letters to Mario. Toadstool states that she sent a power-up for the reader and that they not tell Mario, lest he possibly get jealous, and provides a hint about how they should keep their power up handy as they re-discover their adventures in ''Super Mario All-Stars''. Lastly, Toadstool informs the reader that they can get in touch with her "at another [[castle]]."


===''Super Mario World''===
===''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''===
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Mario, Luigi and Peach are having a vacation in [[Dinosaur Land]] when Bowser kidnaps Peach again. He takes her to his castle in the [[Valley of Bowser]]. He holds her inside his [[Koopa Clown Car]] during his battle with the Bros., which allows her to throw them items. After she is rescued, Peach kisses Mario (or Luigi) on the cheek, and during the credits, travels with Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi to [[Yoshi's House]] to observe the hatching of the rescued eggs with the other Yoshis.
Princess Toadstool is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. She is on a vacation in [[Dinosaur Land]] with Mario and Luigi, only to be kidnapped by Bowser again and taken to his castle in the [[Valley of Bowser]]. Toadstool is only seen during the final boss fight and ending. In the battle, Toadstool is kept with Bowser in the [[Koopa Clown Car]], from which she sometimes throws power-up items for the player character. After she is rescued, Toadstool kisses Mario or Luigi on the cheek, and during the credits, travels with Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi to [[Yoshi's House]] to observe the hatching of the rescued eggs with the other Yoshis.


Aside from this, she also appears in the opening for ''Super Mario Advance 2'', where she accompanies Mario and Luigi via Hot Air Balloon and looks on as Mario and Luigi, gaining [[Cape Mario|Cape forms]] via [[Cape Feather|feathers]] found, go and explore the island. When they return, they find her gone (presumably being abducted by Koopas, as some Koopas were seen headed in her direction while they were flying earlier). After Bowser is defeated, the Mario Bros. instead fly behind Peach, who is riding a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] to set up a picnic.
In [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|the reissue]], Toadstool accompanies Mario and Luigi via Hot Air Balloon and looks on as Mario and Luigi explore in Dinosaur Land while in their [[Cape Mario|Cape form]]. Mario and Luigi later return to find Toadstool gone, having been abducted by [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]]. The end sequence was slightly changed to have the Mario Bros. fly behind Toadstool, who is riding a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]], to set up a picnic.


===''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''===
===''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''===
{{quote2|Dear Mario: Please come to the castle. I've baked a cake for you. Yours truly-- Princess Toadstool, Peach.|Peach's letter to Mario}}
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. She invites Mario to the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] for cake, although Bowser takes over the [[Power Star]]s and seals Peach in the fresco over the entrance of the castle. Mario can optionally read two memos from Peach on his journey to rescue her, including [[The Princess's Secret Slide]]<ref>{{cite|author=Peach|quote=My castle is in great peril!! I know it's because of Bowser again. Will he never tire of terrorizing us? He stole the castle's Power Stars and disappeared into the walls along with us! Retrieve all of the Power Stars from the walls and the paintings in the castle.|title=''Super Mario 64''|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> and [[Bowser in the Dark World]], teaching Mario how to fight Bowser (though it is only directly addressed as her in the original version). After Mario defeats Bowser and rescues Peach, she thanks Mario by kissing him and baking him a cake.
[[File:Peach's_message.png|thumb|left|Princess Toadstool's letter to Mario in ''Super Mario 64'']]
 
In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Peach invites Mario to the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] for cake, but before he arrives, Bowser takes control over the [[Power Star]]s and seals Peach in the fresco over the entrance of the castle. After Mario defeats Bowser and rescues Peach, she thanks Mario by kissing him and baking him a cake.  


This installment is the only game for the ''Super Mario'' franchise overall to provide both Peach's Japanese and Western names. In the original Japanese version, it was merely listed as "Peach" - in the North American release and subsequent editions, the letter is formally typed with "Toadstool" and personally signed with "Peach" in pink underneath. This marked a transition to the widespread use of her original name in other markets, therefore making it an international standard and the first (and only) time Japan heard the North American name of the princess (in the Shindo Taio Pak Version and its remake), though most of the in-game text refers to her as "Toadstool."
The localized anglophone releases mark the only instances in the ''Super Mario'' franchise to use both Peach's common name and her original Western name. International releases formerly type the latter with "Toadstool" and personally signed with "Peach" in pink underneath,<ref>{{cite|quote={{file link|Peach's message.png|Yours truly-- Princess Toadstool. Peach.}}|title=''Super Mario 64''|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> marking a transition to the widespread use of Peach's name internationally. International releases added a voice clip of Peach reading the letter. Both the ''Shindō Pak Taiō'' version and ''Super Mario 64 DS'' are additionally the only instances of both "Peach" and "Toadstool" being used in the same game outside of International releases, but only from the voice clip originating from international releases of ''Super Mario 64''.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm6478323|title=スーパーマリオ64DSをエミュで|date=March 18, 2009|author=emon1478|publisher=Niconico|language=ja|accessdate=August 15, 2024}}</ref>
 
''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' had the same plot, except this time, Yoshi, Luigi, and [[Wario]] also help Mario rescue Peach.
 
A little known feature of both games is that if the player searches in "[[The Princess's Secret Slide]]" room, they will find a memo from Peach. It reads, "My castle is in great peril!! I know it's because of Bowser again. Will he never tire of terrorizing us? He stole the castle's Power Stars and disappeared into the walls along with us! Retrieve all of the Power Stars from the walls and the paintings in the castle." She has another memo in [[Bowser in the Dark World]], teaching Mario how to fight Bowser (though it is only directly addressed as her in the original version).


===''Super Mario Sunshine''===
===''Super Mario Sunshine''===
[[File:SunsetMarioPeach.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Peach and Mario on vacation at [[Sirena Beach]]]]
[[File:SunsetMarioPeach.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Peach and Mario witness the sunset at [[Sirena Beach]] in the closing cinematic of ''Super Mario Sunshine''.]]
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario, Peach, and [[Toadsworth]] go to [[Isle Delfino]] for a vacation. However, Peach notices [[Shadow Mario|an ominous figure]] in the background of the tour video who resembles Mario. She attempts to inform Mario and Toadsworth about what she saw, but they are too busy thinking of the opportunities of the vacation to pay attention. When seeing this doppelganger near the airport after making an emergency stop, she again attempts to no avail to inform Toadsworth and Mario (who are busy discussing how to deal with the dilemma) of the doppelganger's presence, only to notice the doppelganger has disappeared. Before Mario leaves to find help, she warns him to be careful, as she has an ominous feeling about the situation. She also makes an unsuccessful attempt to defend Mario during his trial after it becomes apparent he was framed for defacing Isle Delfino with gunk. While Mario is cleaning [[Delfino Plaza]] as part of his sentencing, [[Shadow Mario]] grabs Peach and runs off. Mario chases Shadow Mario and rescues Peach. After Mario collects ten [[Shine Sprite]]s, Shadow Mario kidnaps Peach again and takes her to [[Pinna Park]]. He attacks Mario in his [[Mecha-Bowser]], but Mario defeats him. When Mario confronts him after the battle, he reveals that he is Bowser's son [[Bowser Jr.]] and says that Peach is his mother (to her shock) and that he is protecting her from Mario. Bowser Jr. then flees to [[Corona Mountain]] with Peach. Over time, Mario makes his way to this area and finds Bowser and Bowser Jr. attempting to force Peach into swimming with them in their [[Goop#Hot water|hot tub]]. Mario defeats Bowser in a final battle and rescues Peach. When [[F.L.U.D.D.]] is damaged from the impact after falling from the mountain, Peach shows Mario that the power of the Shine Sprites brought the sunshine back to Isle Delfino. Peach and her friends than manage to spend their vacation as they had originally intended.
Peach is both a supporting and a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. She boards an [[Toad Express|airplane]] to [[Isle Delfino]] with Mario and [[Toadsworth]] for a vacation. While watching the tour video, Peach notices [[Shadow Mario|an ominous figure]] resembling Mario and tries to inform Mario and Toadsworth, both of whom are too distracted by the thought of what to do on vacation. At the [[Delfino Airstrip|airstrip]], Peach is unsuccessful again at informing Mario and Toadsworth of the doppelganger's presence. Before Mario leaves to find help, she warns him to be careful, as she has an ominous feeling about the situation. Not too long after, when Mario is put on trail for polluting [[Isle Delfino]], Peach is unsuccessful at defending him and informing of the shadowy doppleganger. While Mario is cleaning [[Delfino Plaza]] as part of his sentencing, [[Shadow Mario]] grabs Peach and runs off, but Mario manages to rescue her. After Mario collects ten [[Shine Sprite]]s, Shadow Mario kidnaps Peach again and takes her to [[Pinna Park]]. When Mario confronts Shadow Mario after battling his [[Mecha-Bowser]], Shadow Mario reveals his true identity, [[Bowser Jr.]], who says that Peach is his mother and that he is protecting her from Mario. Bowser Jr. then flees with Peach to [[Corona Mountain]]. In the last area, Peach is found in a [[Goop#Hot water|giant hot tub]] with Bowser and Bowser Jr. Peach is rescued again after Mario defeats Bowser, and she shows Mario that the power of the Shine Sprites brought the sunshine back to Isle Delfino. Peach, Mario, and Toadsworth then spend the remainder of their vacation as they had originally intended.


===''New Super Mario Bros.''===
===''New Super Mario Bros.''===
Princess Peach is kidnapped once again in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' As Peach and Mario are taking a walk around the castle, it is struck by lightning. When Mario goes to investigate, Bowser Jr. sneaks behind Peach and kidnaps her. Mario chases Bowser Jr., throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. Eventually, Mario was able to confront both Bowser Jr. and his dad, Bowser (the latter of whom had been revived from an earlier fight with Mario that reduced him to an [[Dry Bowser|undead version]] of himself), rescuing Peach in the end. She then thanks Mario before kissing him.
Princess Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Peach is first seen with Mario in the intro cutscene, taking a walk around the castle, which is then struck by lightning. As Mario investigates, Bowser Jr. sneaks behind Peach and kidnaps her. Mario chases Bowser Jr., throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario is able to eventually confront both Bowser Jr. and his dad, Bowser, by rescuing Peach in the end. To show her thanks, Peach kisses Mario on the cheek, causing him to chuckle nervously.


===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
[[File:Peach holds Luma SMG.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Peach with a Luma in the opening for ''Super Mario Galaxy'']]
[[File:Peach holds Luma SMG.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Peach with a Luma in the opening for ''Super Mario Galaxy'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Peach invites Mario to the Star Festival. When he arrives, Bowser lifts [[Peach's Castle]] out of the ground and takes her to the creation of his new galaxy. Mario attempts to ride on the castle, but [[Kamek]] attacks him, sending him flying into space. With the help of a [[Baby Luma|Luma]], Mario sets off to rescue Peach. Peach sends Mario letters with [[1-Up Mushroom]]s throughout the game. After Mario rescues Peach and the universe is saved, Mario and Peach wake up in the Mushroom Kingdom reunited.
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. She invites Mario to the [[Star Festival]], only for Bowser to soon lift [[Peach's Castle]] out of the ground and take Peach to the creation of his new galaxy. Mario tries to ride the castle before being attacked by [[Kamek]], sending him flying into space. With the help of a [[Baby Luma|Luma]], Mario sets off to rescue Peach. Peach sends Mario letters with [[1-Up Mushroom]]s throughout the game. After Mario rescues Peach and the universe is saved, Mario and Peach wake up in the Mushroom Kingdom reunited.


===''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''===
[[File:Cage peach real.png|thumb|Peach inside her cage in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']]
[[File:Cage peach real.png|thumb|Peach inside her cage in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Peach is celebrating her birthday with friends at the castle. During that time, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings bring a cake into the castle and kidnap Peach, taking her to their airship. Mario, Luigi, and two Toads (specifically [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] and [[Yellow Toad (New Super Mario Bros. series)|Yellow Toad]]) give chase to hold them accountable. They eventually manage to find her in Bowser's airship, but [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] takes her to Bowser's Castle and locks her in a cage. After being rescued, Peach takes a hot air balloon alongside Mario (with Luigi accidentally being left behind), with Peach either also alluding to a [[World 9 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|secret world]] that she has to tell Mario about, or otherwise ask him how his adventure was like.
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. It is her birthday, and Peach is celebrating it with friends at the castle. During that time, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings bring a cake into the castle and kidnap Peach, taking her to their airship. Mario, Luigi, and both [[Yellow Toad and Blue Toad]] give chase to hold them accountable. They eventually manage to find her in Bowser's airship, but [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] takes her to Bowser's Castle and locks her in a cage. After being rescued, Peach takes a hot air balloon alongside Mario, and she either also alludes to a [[World 9 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|secret world]] that she has to tell Mario about, or otherwise asks him how his adventure was like.


She was initially planned to have a playable role in the game, although technical difficulties regarding her dress resulted in this concept being dropped in the final version.<ref>Harris, Craig. [https://web.archive.org/web/20091019152454/http://wii.ign.com/articles/103/1035760p3.html Miyamoto on the New Mario]. ''IGN''. October 19, 2009 snapshot, archived via Wayback Machine.</ref>
Peach was initially planned to have a playable role in the game, although technical difficulties regarding her dress resulted in this concept being dropped in the final version.<ref>{{cite|author=Harris, Craig|url=www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/16/miyamoto-on-the-new-mario|title=Miyamoto on the New Mario|publiser=IGN|date=October 15, 2009|accessdate=August 15, 2024|language=en}}</ref>


===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Peach invites Mario to the Star Festival again. When Mario arrives, a giant Bowser kidnaps Peach. Once Mario defeats Bowser, he returns to the Festival and enjoys a giant cake. In the end, when Mario collects the final Grand Star, he and Peach pose together.
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Like the first game, the intro begins with Peach inviting Mario to the Star Festival again. When Mario arrives, a giant Bowser kidnaps Peach. Once Mario defeats Bowser, he returns to the Festival and enjoys a giant cake. In the end, when Mario collects the final Grand Star, he and Peach pose together.


===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
[[File:SM3DL_Prolog4.png|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Picture of Peach being taken hostage by Bowser after investigating what happened to the Tail Tree after a ferocious storm. (''Super Mario 3D Land'')]]
[[File:SM3DL_Prolog4.png|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Picture of Peach being taken hostage by Bowser after investigating what happened to the Tail Tree after a ferocious storm. (''Super Mario 3D Land'')]]
In ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', Bowser kidnaps Peach while she was investigating the damage done to the [[Tail Tree]] after a ferocious storm. Upon Mario and a few Toads noticing said case the next day at the same location, Mario gives chase to find Peach and bring her back to safety. Postcards from the game reveal that she managed to knock out a Goomba and make a frantic attempt to escape, but failed in the process, with Bowser placing Peach in a cage in close proximity.
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. She is kidnapped by Bowser while investigating the damage that a ferocious storm had dealt to the [[Tail Tree]]. When Mario and a few Toads notice this the next day, Mario gives chase to find Peach and bring her back to safety. The postcards sent by Peach reveal that she managed to knock out a Goomba and had an unsuccessful attempt at escaping before Bowser placed her in a nearby cage. After Mario defeats Bowser [[World 8-Bowser: Part 1|the first time]], Peach is taken by Bowser to [[World 8-Bowser: Part 2|his second castle]], where she is tied to a [[Goal Poal]]. Peach tries to warn the player character about Bowser's incoming attack. After Bowser is defeated again, Peach is freed by Mario, and they dance together briefly before the Toads reappear with Super Leaves, allowing them and Mario to fly Peach back to her castle during the credits. When the game is completed entirely, a picture is shown of Peach accidentally gaining a Tanooki Suit-styled dress.
 
After Mario defeats Bowser [[World 8-Bowser: Part 1|the first time]], Bowser reappears and takes Peach away to [[World 8-Bowser: Part 2|his second castle]]. She is found tied to the level's Goal Pole, and tries to warn Mario about Bowser's incoming attack. Once Mario defeats Bowser for good, he frees Peach and they briefly dance together, before the Toads reappear with Super Leaves, which let them and Mario fly Peach back to her castle during the credits.
 
Once the player fully completes the game, a picture is shown depicting Peach accidentally gaining a Tanooki Suit-styled dress.


===''New Super Mario Bros. 2''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. 2''===
[[File:NSMB2 KoopaClown2.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Princess Peach being kidnapped by the Koopalings in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'']]
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. She is kidnapped by the Koopalings while Mario and Luigi explore the castle grounds. Upon learning of the kidnapping, Mario and Luigi give chase to hold each Koopaling (and Bowser) accountable for the capture and rescue Peach at the end. During the credits, Peach is carried by Mario until they reach the castle, to which they then do a curtsy.
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', the Koopalings kidnap Peach while Mario and Luigi were exploring the castle grounds, which was filled with a lot of coins scattered all around. When news of the kidnapping was revealed to Mario & Luigi, the two give chase to hold each Koopaling (and Bowser) accountable for the capture and rescue Peach at the end. During the credits, she is carried by Mario until they reach the castle, to which they then do a curtsy.
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===''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''===
[[File:PeachtoadsNSMBU.png|thumb|left|Peach and her Toad guards in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'']]
[[File:PeachtoadsNSMBU.png|thumb|Peach and her Toad guards in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'']]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', Peach is held captive in her own castle after Bowser throws Mario, Luigi, Yellow and Blue Toad out during a tea party. When the four notice from [[Acorn Plains]] that Peach's castle is held under siege, they give chase to rescue Peach and take back the castle. When the four reach the castle and manage to defeat Bowser for the first time, Peach can be seen high above a lone tower pleading for the heroes' help until bars and a barrier cover up the window and block further communication. She is rescued after Mario, Luigi, Yellow and Blue Toad prevail against the final battle against Bowser and Bowser Jr., and also proceeded to witness alongside the others the Koopa Troop's hasty retreat.
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''. She is held captive in her own castle after Bowser throws the player characters out during a tea party. When the four notice from [[Acorn Plains]] that Peach's castle is held under siege, they give chase to rescue Peach and take back the castle. When the four reach the castle and manage to defeat Bowser for the first time, Peach can be seen high above a lone tower pleading for the heroes' help until bars and a barrier cover up the window and block further communication. She is rescued after Mario (absent from ''New Super Luigi U''), Luigi, Yellow and Blue Toad prevail against the final battle against Bowser and Bowser Jr., and also proceeded to witness alongside the others the Koopa Troop's hasty retreat.
 
The game's story and objective stated above in this section is the same for ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''.


For the ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' installment, [[Toadette]] gains a form known as [[Peachette]] (after obtaining the [[Super Crown]]), which causes her to look much like Peach and gain Peach's [[Floating Jump]]. If the player fights Bowser and Bowser Jr. as Peachette, just prior to the boss fight, Peach will notice Peachette and express confusion before the barrier covers up the window.
For the ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' installment, [[Toadette]] gains a form known as [[Peachette]] (after obtaining the [[Super Crown]]), which causes her to look much like Peach and gain Peach's [[Floating Jump]]. If the player fights Bowser and Bowser Jr. as Peachette, just prior to the boss fight, Peach will notice Peachette and express confusion before the barrier covers up the window.
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===''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''===
===''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''===
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Princess Peach makes a return in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' alongside [[Mario]], [[Luigi]] and [[Toad]] as a playable character, which is the first time since ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' (in 25 years) that she has been playable in a mainstream ''Super Mario'' game, her first playable appearance in a platformer since ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', and also the first time she is playable in a 3D ''Super Mario'' title. Initially, Peach was not intended to be playable before game producer [[Yoshiaki Koizumi]] suggested to the development team that she should be included.<ref>DanielleRiendeau (June 12, 2013). [https://www.polygon.com/2013/6/12/4421244/nintendo-thinking-on-a-different-frequency-with-playable-princess Nintendo thinking on a different frequency with playable Princess Peach]. ''Polygon''. Retrieved December 9, 2022.</ref>
Princess Peach is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' alongside [[Mario]], [[Luigi]] and [[Toad]]. Her inclusion was suggested by game producer [[Yoshiaki Koizumi]].<ref>{{cite|author=DanielleRiendeau|date=June 12, 2013|url=www.polygon.com/2013/6/12/4421244/nintendo-thinking-on-a-different-frequency-with-playable-princess|title=Nintendo thinking on a different frequency with playable Princess Peach|language=en|publisher=Polygon|accessdate=December 9, 2022}}</ref> Peach is first seen in the intro, taking a nighttime walk with Mario, Luigi, and Toad. Shortly after the Mario Bros. repair a [[Clear Pipe]], the Green [[Sprixie Princesses|Sprixie Princess]] emerges from it, followed by Bowser, who traps her into a jar. Peach is the first to try and stop Bowser, immediately running for the Pipe and falling into it. She joined by her friends in their quest across the realms of the Sprixie Kingdom to free the Sprixie Princesses and defeat Bowser. Peach is the second slowest playable character after the unlockable [[Rosalina]]. Peach's jumps are tied with [[Mario]]'s as the third best. Peach has the ability to temporarily hover in the air, as she did in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Like every other character in the game, she can use all of the power-ups that appear. Her appearance changes slightly when using some of the power-ups, most notably the [[Fire Flower]]; when she grabs one, her hair, which is normally worn hanging down, [[:File:Fire Princess Peach Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|is pulled back into a ponytail]]. Peach's Tanooki Suit is darker and has puffy pants and dark boots, rather than its ''Super Mario 3D Land'' design. When power-up forms and items are set to match each characters' color, Peach's are always pink (Fire form aside, as that form is white and red instead), as her [[Cat Mario|Cat Suit]], [[Boomerang Mario|Boomerang Suit]], [[Green Shell|Koopa Shell]] (while [[shell dash]]ing), [[Propeller Box]], [[Cannon Box]], [[Light Box]], and [[Ice Skate]] are all that color.


At the beginning of the game, the Princess is out for a nighttime walk with Mario, Luigi, and Toad. Toad spots a broken [[Clear Pipe]] sticking from the ground, prompting the Mario Bros. to repair it. Once they do, various items and power-ups spew from it before the [[Sprixie Princesses|Green Sprixie Princess]] emerges and explains that [[Sprixie Kingdom|her kingdom]] is under attack from Bowser, who has kidnapped the other six princesses and sealed them in bottles. Bowser soon emerges from the Clear Pipe as well and captures the Green Sprixie Princess. Princess Peach is the first of the foursome to try and stop Bowser, immediately running for the Pipe and ultimately falling into it. She joined by her friends in their quest across the realms of the Sprixie Kingdom and eventually helps to defeat Bowser.
Though Peach is not in ''Bowser's Fury'', the [[kitten]]s' colors other than the calico ones match those of ''Super Mario 3D World'' playable cast's Cat forms other than Mario, with the magenta one matching Peach's.
 
Peach is the second slowest of the playable characters after the unlockable character [[Rosalina]], while her jumps are tied with [[Mario]]'s for the third-best in the game. However, she also has the ability to temporarily hover in the air, as she did in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Like every other character in the game, she can use all of the power-ups that appear. Her appearance changes slightly when using some of the power-ups, most notably the [[Fire Flower]]; when she grabs one, her hair, which is normally worn hanging down, [[:File:Fire Princess Peach Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|is pulled back into a ponytail]]. Additionally, her Tanooki Suit is darker and has puffy pants and dark boots, rather than its ''Super Mario 3D Land'' design. When power-up forms and items are set to match each characters' color, Peach's are always pink (Fire form aside, as that form is white and red instead), as her [[Cat Mario|Cat Suit]], [[Boomerang Mario|Boomerang Suit]], [[Green Shell|Koopa Shell]] (while [[shell dash]]ing), [[Propeller Box]], [[Cannon Box]], [[Light Box]], and [[Ice Skate]] are all that color.
 
She returns in the game's [[Nintendo Switch]] port, ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', but only appears as a playable character in the ''Super Mario 3D World'' mode. However, in ''Bowser's Fury'', the [[kitten]]s' colors other than the calico ones match those of ''Super Mario 3D World'' playable cast's Cat forms other than Mario, with the magenta one matching Peach's.


===''Super Mario Maker''===
===''Super Mario Maker''===
Peach also makes some appearances in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. In the 10-Mario and 100-Mario Challenges, Peach is kidnapped by a group of [[Goomba]]s, so Mario goes to rescue her, successfully doing so in the latter challenge after the player completes a set number of levels uploaded by other players chosen at random. In addition, Peach appears as an unlockable [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]], which can be unlocked either at random upon completion of the 100-Mario Challenge, or by scanning a compatible Princess Peach [[amiibo]]. Said costume replaces the usual ''Super Mario Bros.'' sound effects with sounds from ''Super Mario Bros. 2''.
Peach is a character in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. In the 10-Mario and 100-Mario Challenges, Peach is kidnapped by a group of [[Goomba]]s, so Mario goes to rescue her, successfully doing so in the latter challenge after the player completes a set number of levels uploaded by other players chosen at random. There is a [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]] of Peach that can be unlocked either at random from completing the 100-Mario Challenge, or by scanning a Peach [[amiibo]]. The Peach costume replaces the usual ''Super Mario Bros.'' sound effects with sounds from ''Super Mario Bros. 2''.


===''Super Mario Run''===
===''Super Mario Run''===
Although once again the damsel in distress of the game's story mode, Peach returns as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (along with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Toad]], [[Toadette]], the colored [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]). She is added to the overall roster after the player defeats Bowser in [[Bowser's Bob-ombing Run]] at least once. While playing the game as Peach, her special ability is her Floating Jump, which has her slowly descend in midair, rather than briefly hover.  
Peach is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. While she starts as a damsel in distress at first, Peach becomes playable after Bowser is defeated in [[Bowser's Bob-ombing Run]]. As a player character, Peach special ability is her Floating Jump, which has her slowly descend in midair, rather than briefly hover.
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===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
[[File:SMO Art - Wedding Peach.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Artwork of Peach in her wedding dress for ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
[[File:SMO Art - Wedding Peach.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Artwork of Peach in her wedding dress for ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
Peach appears again in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', once again taking her signature role as the damsel in distress. In the game, Bowser makes an attempt to marry Peach, and large billboards and posters advertising the marriage can be seen throughout the different kingdoms in the game. Peach is also seen to be wearing a tiara, instead of her usual crown. The tiara is revealed to be [[Cappy]]'s sister, [[Tiara]].
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', once again taking her signature role as the damsel in distress. In the game, Bowser makes an attempt to marry Peach, and large billboards and posters advertising the marriage can be seen throughout the different kingdoms in the game. Peach spends the majority of the game wearing a special wedding dress called the [[Lochlady Dress]]. Peach is also seen to be wearing a tiara, instead of her usual crown. The tiara is revealed to be [[Cappy]]'s sister, [[Tiara]]. Peach is rescued eventually at the [[Moon Kingdom]], and she rejects both Mario and Bowser while they argue over her, much to their disappointment. When Peach decides to leave for home on the [[Odyssey]], she beckons them to join her. In the post-game, Peach disappears from her castle, having decided to explore the various kingdoms on her own terms with Tiara. She can be encountered at various kingdoms in a variety of outfits, where she provides Mario with the relevant Power Moon when talked with. After giving Mario the Power Moon, she then makes a brief comment that hints at her next destination. After meeting and obtaining a Power Moon from her in every kingdom, she returns to her castle, though the player can still see her in kingdoms where she was previously encountered, where she now gives comments that are related to the kingdoms.


Mario eventually rescues Princess Peach at the Moon Kingdom, but while he is competing with Bowser and advancing at Peach for the marriage, it ultimately results in Peach rejecting them both, much to their disappointment. When she decides to leave for home on the Odyssey, she beckons them to join her. In the post-game, Peach disappears from her castle, having decided to explore the various kingdoms on her own terms with Tiara. She can be encountered at various kingdoms in a variety of outfits, where she provides Mario with the relevant Power Moon when talked with. After giving Mario the Power Moon, she then makes a brief comment that hints at her next destination. After meeting and obtaining a Power Moon from her in every kingdom, she returns to her castle, though the player can still see her in kingdoms where she was previously encountered, where she now gives comments that are related to the kingdoms.
Concept art shows that Peach at one point was going to be [[capture]]d by Bowser.<ref>{{cite|author=Doolan, Liam|date=September 29, 2018|url=www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/super_mario_odyssey_art_book_reveals_official_bowsette_concept_existed_long_before_the_fan-made_one Super Mario Odyssey Art Book Reveals|title="Official Bowsette" Concept Existed Long Before The Fan-Made One|publisher=Nintendo Life|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}</ref> Another concept art from the same book indicated that Mario and Peach would have actually married.<ref>{{cite|author=The Mario Bros + Princess Peach Fans|date=October 7, 2018|url=www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1125685354281598&id=851561508360652&refid=52&__tn__=-R&_rdc=3&_rdr|title=Facebook post|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}</ref>{{dead link}} In addition, at least two cut outfits were unveiled in concept art, including one  depicting Peach in a Japanese-style coach wearing a pink kimono as an initial version of the outfit she wore at Bowser's Kingdom. The other was her wearing a pink-colored Arabian bellydancer outfit while sitting near a camel, presumably meant to be used at the [[Sand Kingdom]].
 
Concept art for the game, touched up in a Japanese artbook, reveals that Peach at one point was going to be [[capture]]d by Bowser.<ref>Doolan, Liam (September 29, 2018). [http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/super_mario_odyssey_art_book_reveals_official_bowsette_concept_existed_long_before_the_fan-made_one Super Mario Odyssey Art Book Reveals "Official Bowsette" Concept Existed Long Before The Fan-Made One]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.</ref> Another concept art from the same book indicated that Mario and Peach would have actually married.<ref>The Mario Bros + Princess Peach Fans (October 7, 2018). [https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1125685354281598&id=851561508360652&refid=52&__tn__=-R&_rdc=3&_rdr]. ''Facebook''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.</ref> In addition, at least two cut outfits were unveiled in concept art, including one  depicting Peach in a Japanese-style coach wearing a pink kimono as an initial version of the outfit she wore at Bowser's Kingdom. The other was her wearing a pink-colored Arabian bellydancer outfit while sitting near a camel, presumably meant to be used at the [[Sand Kingdom]].


===''Super Mario Maker 2''===
===''Super Mario Maker 2''===
Peach appears in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' at the end of the story mode. She appears once the player rebuilds her castle and kisses Mario as a reward. In addition, after her castle is rebuilt, she will offer two jobs, each rewarding her outfit and a wig resembling her hair for the player’s Mii. Her final job can be offered if the player gives [[Toadette|Chief]] 1,000 coins up to ten times to complete a statue of Mario. She rewards the player with her tennis outfit once the job is completed. Her 8-bit form from the [[Mystery Mushroom]] in the previous game also briefly appears when the player starts a new game in Course World's Endless Mode.  
Peach is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. She appears at the end of the story mode once her castle is completed and rewards Mario with a kiss. Peach also offers two jobs, each rewarding her outfit and a wig resembling her hair for the player’s [[Mii]]. Peach's final job can be offered if the player gives [[Toadette|Chief]] 1,000 coins up to ten times to complete a statue of Mario. She rewards the player with her tennis outfit once the job is completed. Her 8-bit form from the [[Mystery Mushroom]] in the previous game also briefly appears when the player starts a new game in Course World's Endless Mode.
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===''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''===
===''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''===
Peach is one of the playable characters in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''.<ref>Nintendo of America (June 21, 2023). [https://youtu.be/JStAYvbeSHc Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref>. Unlike her previous playable appearances in the ''Super Mario'' series, Peach does not have her innate Floating Jump ability and has the same attributes as Mario and most other characters. Using powerups, she can transform into her [[Elephant Mario|Elephant form]], [[Bubble Mario|Bubble form]], or [[Drill Mario|Drill form]]. She also does not have her hair tied up into a ponytail in her [[Fire Mario|Fire form]], with her appearance now in line with ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' and her alternate costume in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. In the level [[The Final Battle! Bowser's Rage Stage]], if Peach is chosen for this level, Bowser will call Peach his beloved and Peach will react in shock.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. She has the same attributes as Mario and most other characters, so she cannot use a Float Jump. With power-ups, Peach can transform into her [[Elephant Mario|Elephant form]], [[Bubble Mario|Bubble form]], or [[Drill Mario|Drill form]]. She also does not have her hair tied up into a ponytail in her [[Fire Mario|Fire form]], with her appearance now in line with ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' and her alternate costume in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. If Peach is chosen for the level [[The Final Battle! Bowser's Rage Stage]], Bowser will call Peach his beloved and Peach will react in shock.


==Anime==
==''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''==
===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
[[File:PeachGMPPAnime.png|thumb|Princess Peach as she appears in ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!'']]
[[File:PeachGMPPAnime.png|thumb|Princess Peach as she appears in ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!'']]
Peach appears in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'' as the damsel-in-distress. The story begins with Mario playing a video game at night. After the power for the TV cuts out, Peach jumps from the screen with enemies chasing her. She explains that she is a princess and asks for his help. Mario instantly becomes lovestruck, but King Koopa appears and kidnaps Peach, leaving behind her [[Brooch]]. The next day, Mario and his twin brother Luigi seek out the origin of the Brooch, and a dog named "Kibidango" is tasked with guiding them there. After they stumble into the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] via [[Warp Pipe|pipe]], a [[Kinoko Sennin|wise sage]] reveals that King Koopa is madly in love with Peach and wants to force her to marry him, hastening Mario's resolve.
Peach is the damsel-in-distress in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]''. The story begins with Mario playing a video game at night. After the power for the TV cuts out, Peach jumps from the screen with enemies chasing her. She explains that she is a princess and asks for his help. Mario instantly becomes lovestruck, but Bowser appears and kidnaps Peach, leaving behind her [[Brooch]]. The next day, Mario and his twin brother Luigi seek out the origin of the Brooch, and a dog named "Kibidango" is tasked with guiding them there. After they stumble into the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] via [[Warp Pipe|pipe]], a [[Kinoko Sennin|wise sage]] reveals that Bowser is madly in love with Peach and wants to force her to marry him, hastening Mario's resolve.


After many adventures in the strange kingdom, they finally arrive at Peach's castle (then transformed into a stronghold for King Koopa), and manage to defeat him. After returning the Brooch to Peach, she reveals that there is a legend of a matching gem owned by a wonderful prince. Kibidango reacts to the Brooch and transforms into his human form, [[Haru-ōji]] of [[List of Implied Locations#Flower-koku|Flower-koku]], who is said prince. Mario is heartbroken over this, but accepts it.
After many adventures throughout the kingdom, they finally arrive at Peach's castle (then transformed into a stronghold for Bowser), and manage to defeat him. After returning the Brooch to Peach, she reveals that there is a legend of a matching gem owned by a wonderful prince. Kibidango reacts to the Brooch and transforms into his human form, [[Haru-ōji]] of [[List of Implied Locations#Flower-koku|Flower-koku]], who is said prince. Mario is heartbroken over this, but accepts it.


===''Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.''===
==''Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.''==
[[File:Super_Mario_Issun-bōshi.jpg|thumb|Princess Peach as she appears in ''Super Mario Issun-bōshi'']]
[[File:Super_Mario_Issun-bōshi.jpg|thumb|Princess Peach as she appears in ''Super Mario Issun-bōshi'']]
In the story of ''[[Super Mario Momotarō|Momotarō]]'' in the [[Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.|''Super Mario'' anime]], two elderly [[Hammer Bro]]thers, [[Ojīsan and Obāsan]], are grandparents to the beautiful girl "Princess Peach". Because of her great beauty, King Koopa kidnaps her, and Momotaro (Mario) goes to rescue her.
In the story of ''[[Super Mario Momotarō|Momotarō]]'' in the [[Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.|''Super Mario'' anime]], two elderly [[Hammer Bro]]thers, [[Ojīsan and Obāsan]], are grandparents to the beautiful girl "Princess Peach". Because of her great beauty, Bowser kidnaps her, and Momotarō (Mario) goes to rescue her.


In ''[[Super Mario Issun-bōshi|Issun-bōshi]]'', another story in the series, Peach rescues a small Mario and then shows him around the city.
In ''[[Super Mario Issun-bōshi|Issun-bōshi]]'', another story in the series, Peach rescues a small Mario and then shows him around the city.


Finally, Peach plays the role of Snow White in the third story, ''[[Super Mario Shirayuki-hime|Shirayuki-hime]]''.
Finally, Peach plays the role of Snow White in the third story, ''[[Super Mario Shirayuki-hime|Shirayuki-hime]]''.
===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''===
In the interactive OVA ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', Princess Peach is vacationing in Dinosaur Land with Yoshi. She sends a postcard to the Mario Bros., and they decide to join her, only to discover that, as usual, she has been kidnapped by King Koopa, who has begun an invasion of Dinosaur Land. When she is rescued, she joins Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and [[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]] for a picnic and some [[cake]], in one of its earliest appearances.
===''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''===
Peach has a fairly minor role in the Mario segment of the story, as she informs Mario that treasure from a certain school had been stolen by [[Wario|someone]] calling themselves the Mysterious W.


==DIC cartoons==
==DIC cartoons==
{{quote2|The [[Mario]] [[Luigi|Brothers]] will save me, and they'll wipe that reptile smile right off [[Bowser|your]] rotten face!|Princess Toadstool|[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]}}
{{quote|The [[Mario]] [[Luigi|Brothers]] will save me, and they'll wipe that reptile smile right off [[Bowser|your]] rotten face!|Princess Toadstool|[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]}}
[[File:peachbowsercartoons.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Princess Toadstool and King Koopa in the intros of the ''Super Mario World'' cartoons]]
[[File:peachbowsercartoons.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Princess Toadstool and King Koopa in the intros of the ''Super Mario World'' cartoons]]
In the [[DiC Entertainment]] cartoons ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'', Princess Toadstool appears regularly. She has red hair rather than her usual blond, as her appearance was derived directly from the NES sprite for ''Super Mario Bros''. Toadstool is usually kidnapped alongside Toad, so Mario and Luigi save her often. Toadstool also gets herself out of trouble much of the time.
In the [[DiC Entertainment]] cartoons ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'', Princess Toadstool appears regularly. She has red hair rather than her usual blond, as her appearance was derived directly from the NES sprite for ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Toadstool is usually kidnapped alongside Toad, so Mario and Luigi save her often. Toadstool also gets herself out of trouble much of the time.


[[File:RobotPrincess.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Robot Princess|robotic copy]] of Princess Toadstool in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'']]
[[File:RobotPrincess.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Robot Princess|robotic copy]] of Princess Toadstool in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[Reign Storm]]".]]
Toadstool searches for someone to defeat King Koopa in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', but she also takes the time to help others. She is very charitable, helping orphanages and opening a school. A special form of Toadstool, [[Super Princess]], appears in the ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "[[The Trojan Koopa]]".
Toadstool searches for someone to defeat King Koopa in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', but she also takes the time to help others. She is very charitable, helping orphanages and opening a school. A special form of Toadstool, [[Fire Mario#The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!|Super Princess]], appears in the ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "[[The Trojan Koopa]]".


Sometime after the events of ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' series finale "[[Super Koopa (episode)|Super Koopa]]", King Koopa, the Koopalings, and their armies are banished from the Mushroom Kingdom. Princess Toadstool, Mario, and Luigi go on vacation to the [[Dinosaur Land|Dinosaur World]], but Toadstool is kidnapped by King Koopa and his minions. After adventuring and befriending Yoshi, Mario and Luigi manage to rescue Princess Toadstool from King Koopa's Neon Castle and decide to stay in Dome City with the [[Cave People]].
Sometime after the events of ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' series finale "[[Super Koopa (episode)|Super Koopa]]", King Koopa, the Koopalings, and their armies are banished from the Mushroom Kingdom. Princess Toadstool, Mario, and Luigi go on vacation to the [[Dinosaur Land|Dinosaur World]], but Toadstool is kidnapped by King Koopa and his minions. After adventuring and befriending Yoshi, Mario and Luigi manage to rescue Princess Toadstool from King Koopa's Neon Castle and decide to stay in Dome City with the [[Cave People]].
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==''Dr. Mario'' series==
==''Dr. Mario'' series==
[[File:Peach NurseOutfit.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Nurse Toadstool as she appears in ''Dr. Mario & Puzzle League'']]
[[File:Peach NurseOutfit.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Nurse Toadstool as she appears in ''Dr. Mario & Puzzle League'']]
{{quote2|[[Dr. Mario]], something terrible has happened!|Nurse Toadstool|[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]] NES manual, page 3}}
{{quote|[[Dr. Mario]], something terrible has happened!|Nurse Toadstool|[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]] NES manual, page 3}}
In the ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario]]'' series, Peach wears a pink nurse outfit. In localizations of the original NES game's instruction booklet, she is mentioned and given the name '''Nurse Toadstool''', although this was revised as '''Nurse Peach''' in one of the "Tips" of ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''. Nurse Toadstool would presumably be [[Dr. Mario]]'s close personal assistant, but she does not have a major role in any version of the game and she is barely seen outside promotional artwork.  
In the ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario]]'' series, Peach wears a pink nurse outfit. Peach is a minor character in ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'', named '''Nurse Toadstool''' in localized editions of the manual. She also had a brief cameo alongside Dr. Mario on the Japanese instructions for cleaning [[Family Computer|Famicom]] cassettes, with some official artwork cropping her lower half off.<ref>{{cite|author=sayokoskatti|date=October 31, 2018|url=x.com/sayokoskatti/status/1057540604387684352|title=ディスクシステムっていつ買ってもらったんだっけ?と思い、保証書を見たところ昭和61年12月でした。クリスマスプレゼントだったようです。 他にも90年代にベルト交換修理をした時の伝票や、書き換えに行った時の伝票などが一緒に残ってました。 #レトロコンシューマー愛好会|publisher=X|accessdate=November 2, 2018|archive=eb.archive.org/web/20220429232505/https://twitter.com/sayokoskatti/status/1057540604387684352}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Arc_Hound|date=October 31, 2018|url=x.com/Arc_Hound/status/1057708680995635201|title=Turns out he was sitting on a chair all this time.|publisher=X|accessdate=May 19, 2024|archive=archive.today/2024.05.19-171848/https://x.com/Arc_Hound/status/1057708680995635201}}</ref> Nurse Toadstool would presumably be [[Dr. Mario]]'s close personal assistant, but she does not have a major role in any version of the game and barely appears outside promotional artwork. In the [[smashwiki:Tips|Tips]] of ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the name '''Nurse Peach''' is used instead.


In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Süße Weihnachten]]", Nurse Toadstool assists Dr. Mario.
In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Süße Weihnachten]]", Nurse Toadstool assists Dr. Mario.


She appears in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', this time referred to as '''Dr. Peach''' and is one of the game's playable characters. She decides to assume this role in order to help out [[Toad (species)|her subjects]], who have been infected by the [[Virus]]es. She is available as one of the doctors after beating stage 3, or by beating the special stage in [[World 14 (Dr. Mario World)|World 14]]. She wears a soft-pink lab coat, unlike other characters who wear white coats, and white heels instead of her usual red. When activated, Dr. Peach's skill is represented by multiple silhouettes of her, and a pink beam of light appears and clears a random column on the board<ref>Nintendo Mobile (June 17, 2019). [https://youtu.be/8b4DNKfs_tU Welcome to Dr. Mario World]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.</ref>. Columns with at least one virus are prioritized if one exists, followed by other column with at least one object otherwise. In stage mode, only one column is affected, but in versus, this skill hits one column at level 1, two columns at level 2 to 4 (the skill charges faster at higher levels), and three columns at level 5 (same charge speed as level 4).
She appears in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', this time referred to as '''Dr. Peach''' and is one of the game's playable characters. She decides to assume this role in order to help out [[Toad (species)|her subjects]], who have been infected by the [[Virus]]es. She is available as one of the doctors after beating stage 3, or by beating the special stage in [[World 14 (Dr. Mario World)|World 14]]. She wears a soft-pink lab coat, unlike other characters who wear white coats, and white heels instead of her usual red. When activated, Dr. Peach's skill is represented by multiple silhouettes of her, and a pink beam of light appears and clears a random column on the board.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo Mobile|date=June 17, 2019|url=youtu.be/8b4DNKfs_tU|language=en|title=Welcome to Dr. Mario World|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 20, 2019}}</ref> Columns with at least one virus are prioritized if one exists, followed by other column with at least one object otherwise. In stage mode, only one column is affected, but in versus, this skill hits one column at level 1, two columns at level 2 to 4 (the skill charges faster at higher levels), and three columns at level 5 (same charge speed as level 4).


==''Nintendo Comics System''==
==''Nintendo Comics System''==
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Notably, the comics feature one of the few direct appearances of her father, the [[Mushroom King]]. He is depicted as out of touch but ultimately benevolent. It is shown that others such as his daughter and the royal mushroom assistant, [[Wooster]], strongly aid him in his decision-making. He would also reappear in the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]''.
Notably, the comics feature one of the few direct appearances of her father, the [[Mushroom King]]. He is depicted as out of touch but ultimately benevolent. It is shown that others such as his daughter and the royal mushroom assistant, [[Wooster]], strongly aid him in his decision-making. He would also reappear in the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]''.
==''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''==
In the interactive OVA ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', Princess Peach is vacationing in Dinosaur Land with Yoshi. She sends a postcard to the Mario Bros., and they decide to join her, only to discover that, as usual, she has been kidnapped by Bowser, who has begun an invasion of Dinosaur Land. When she is rescued, she joins Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and [[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]] for a picnic and some [[cake]], in one of its earliest appearances.


==''Club Nintendo''==
==''Club Nintendo''==
Peach regularly appears in the German [[Club Nintendo (magazine)|''Club Nintendo'' magazine]] comics. After several minor appearances, she plays her first leading role in the story "[[Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit]]." With the help of a manipulated [[Alarm Clock (item)|Alarm Clock]], [[Dr. Wily]] manages to take over Mario's hometown and win Peach over, turning her into an evil black-dressed witch. However, this is only one of Mario's dreams.
Toadstool regularly appears in the [[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|German ''Club Nintendo'' magazine]] comics. After several minor appearances, she plays her first leading role in the story "[[Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit]]." With the help of a manipulated [[Wecker|alarm clock]], [[Dr. Wily]] manages to take over Mario's hometown and win Toadstool over, turning her into an evil black-dressed witch. However, this is only one of Mario's dreams.


"[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]" features a second major appearance of Peach. In this story, she lives together with Mario and several other Nintendo characters in a [[Brooklyn]] [[Nintendo Skyscraper|skyscraper]]. Wario signs a contract with [[Abigor]], a demon, allowing Abigor to take over the skyscraper in exchange for him manipulating Peach's brain so she falls in love with Wario. The spell ends up turning her into a zombie. When Mario and his friends Link and Kirby try to rescue her, the only thing they find is a magical golden die, which takes them to the underworld. They meet Abigor and his allies there. After defeating them, they find the princess, who is still a zombie. Mario gives her a hug, and she returns to normal.
"[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]" features a second major appearance of Toadstool. In this story, she lives together with Mario and several other Nintendo characters in a [[Brooklyn]] [[Wolkenkratzer|skyscraper]]. Wario signs a contract with [[Abigor]], a demon, allowing Abigor to take over the skyscraper in exchange for him manipulating Toadstool's brain so she falls in love with Wario. The spell ends up turning her into a zombie. When Mario and his friends Link and Kirby try to rescue her, the only thing they find is a magical golden die, which takes them to the underworld. They meet Abigor and his allies there. After defeating them, they find the princess, who is still a zombie. Mario gives her a hug, and she returns to normal.
 
==''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga==
Peach frequently appears in the gag manga series ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' by Kodansha manga, with her appearing in the ''Mario Kart'' volume as well as the cover of the ''Super Mario World'' third volume.


==''Super Mario-kun''==
==''Super Mario-kun''==
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==''Mario Golf'' series==
==''Mario Golf'' series==
===''NES Open Tournament Golf''===
===''NES Open Tournament Golf''===
[[File:Peach Mario NES 2.png|thumb|150px|Artwork of Peach kissing Mario for ''NES Open Tournament Golf'']]
[[File:Peach Mario NES 2.png|thumb|left|150px|Artwork from ''NES Open Tournament Golf'' of Toadstool kissing Mario]]
In ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'', Peach only appears as Mario's caddy. She also sometimes appears on the menu when on the green when a Cup-Out is declared. This is the second out of the only two NES games (the first being her cameo appearance in the NES version of ''[[Tetris]]'') in which Peach is depicted with blonde hair in game, which reflects her artwork by [[Yoichi Kotabe]] (all other NES games depict her as either a redhead or a brunette), and also the only game where Peach never wears her crown (or any headwear) at all, even though the illustration of her kissing Mario depicts her with her crown on her head.
Toadstool is a supporting character in ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]''. She is Mario's caddy. Toadstool sometimes appears on the menu when on the green when a Cup-Out is declared. This is the only game where Toadstool does not wear her crown or any headwear, despite wearing it in the illustration of her kissing Mario. Unlike other [[Family Computer]] and [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] games, Toadstool is depicted with blonde hair.


===''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)===
===''Mario Golf''===
Peach makes her first ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' playable appearance in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. She has one of the lightest hits, best control, great spin, and hits the ball straight despite lacking distance. In single-player modes, she is one of the four default characters.
Peach is a playable character in the [[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Nintendo 64 version]] of ''Mario Golf'' and a supporting character in the [[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|handheld version]]. As a player character, Peach is one of the four default characters in the single player modes. Peach has one of the lightest hits, best control, great spin, and hits the ball straight despite lacking distance. In the handheld version, Peach appears at [[Peach's Castle]] when the player gets first place in every tournament and sends a letter, inviting players to participate in her tournament. When the player gets at least third place in the tournament, Peach appears in the awards ceremony to hand out the trophy.
 
===''Mario Golf'' (Game Boy Color)===
In ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Game Boy Color]], Peach appears as a supporting character. She appears in [[Peach's Castle]] when the player gets first place in every tournament, Peach sends a letter, inviting players to participate in her tournament. When the player gets at least third place in the tournament, Peach appears in the awards ceremony to hand out the trophy.


===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''===
===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''===
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Peach is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. She joins Mario, Luigi, and Daisy in a freestyle golfing exhibition. As the adventure unfolds, Peach makes her shot first, followed by the three other characters. Peach is later strolling with her friends until they see [[Bowser's Castle]] in the distance. Peach closes her eyes in defense after witnessing an explosion from the distance, caused by Mario accidentally hitting a golf ball there.


Peach reprises her role as a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. Her shot path is straight, but her max yards is a below-average 203. Her shot height is medium. Her impact and control is fairly good, but her spin is low. She holds a tournament in her course named [[Peach's Castle Grounds]].
Peach is a playable character. Her shot path is straight, but her max drive is 203. Her shot height is medium. Peach's impact and control is fairly good, but her spin is low. She holds a tournament in her course named [[Peach's Castle Grounds]]. This is the first game of Peach wearing her modern and current traditional sports attire in sports games of the ''Super Mario'' franchise overall.
 
During the opening cinematic, Peach, Mario, Luigi, and Daisy form a quartet and go on an adventure in a freestyle golfing exhibition. As the adventure unfolds, Peach makes her shot first, then after her comes Mario, Daisy, and Luigi. Near the climax of the scene, Peach and her quartet are strolling in the wilderness until they see Bowser's Castle in the distance. Peach is seen closing her eyes in defense after witnessing an unexpected explosion from the distance.
 
This installment marks the debut of Peach starting to wear her modern and current traditional sports attire for the ''Super Mario'' sports series overall; more details about the outfit she wears in this game can be found [[Princess_Peach#Alternate_outfits|here]].


===''Mario Golf: Advance Tour''===
===''Mario Golf: Advance Tour''===
Peach yet again appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. In the primary mode of this installment, she invites [[Neil]] and [[Ella]] to participate in her Open once they have proven themselves in their world. When Neil or Ella gets first place in every Tourney in singles or doubles, she sends them a letter inviting them to her tourney. When Neil or Ella gets at least third place in the tourney, Peach oversees the ceremony as Toadsworth hands out the trophy.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. In the primary mode of this installment, she invites [[Neil]] and [[Ella]] to participate in her Open once they have proven themselves in their world. When Neil or Ella gets first place in every Tourney in singles or doubles, she sends them a letter inviting them to her tourney. When Neil or Ella gets at least third place in the tourney, Peach oversees the ceremony as Toadsworth hands out the trophy.


===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
Peach appears in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as a default playable character. She once again plays with an easy-control, low power style. In the game there are Peach-related clubs and gear for the player's Mii to use. Although Peach wears her sports dress during gameplay itself, she also wears her main dress during the Castle Club mode as well as magically changing into it during post hole celebrations (when the player scores a Birdie or better as her). Additionally, Peach has a course which is designed after her, located in [[Peach Gardens (golf course)|Peach Gardens]].
[[File:MGSR - Peach artwork.png|thumb|left|x240px|Artwork from ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'', depicting Peach as a golfer]]
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Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. She once again plays with an easy-control, low power style. Peach has her own course, titled [[Peach Gardens (golf course)|Peach Gardens]]. The player's [[Mii]] can use various Peach-related clubs and gear. Peach wears her sports dress during gameplay and her main dress during the Castle Club mode and post hole celebrations from scoring a Birdie or better as her).


===''Mario Golf: Super Rush''===
===''Mario Golf: Super Rush''===
Peach reappears in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' as a Control character. She has the Spiral Stinger as her Special Shot and the Ribbon Dash as her Special Dash. In this installment, Peach wears a newer outfit, which is based on what golfers wear in the real world.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''. She is a Control character who has the Spiral Stinger as her [[Special Shot (Mario Golf: Super Rush)|Special Shot]] and the Ribbon Dash as her [[Special Dash]]. Peach wears an outfit similar to what golfers wear in real life.
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==''Mario Kart'' series==
==''Mario Kart'' series==
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Princess Peach has always been a playable character in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], where she is usually referred to as Peach. She also has several courses that are themed around her. In ''Mario Kart 8''{{'}}s [[Toad Harbor]], a statue of Peach based on the Statue of Liberty can be seen in the background. Princess Peach also appears on the posters featuring [[Sweet Sweet Canyon]] for the sponsor [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]].
Princess Peach has always been a playable character in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], where she is usually referred to as Peach. She also has several courses that are themed around her. In ''Mario Kart 8''{{'}}s [[Toad Harbor]], a statue of Peach based on the Statue of Liberty can be seen in the background. Princess Peach also appears on the posters featuring [[Sweet Sweet Canyon]] for the sponsor [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]].
===''Super Mario Kart''===
===''Super Mario Kart''===
In ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', when controlled by the CPU, Peach can use [[Poison Mushroom]]s to shrink the other drivers. This game only refers to her as "Princess".
Princess<!--This is what the game titles her, so don't change it.--> is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. When controlled by the CPU, Princess can use [[Poison Mushroom]]s to shrink the other drivers.


===''Mario Kart 64''===
===''Mario Kart 64''===
Peach returns in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' as a playable character, and the [[N64 Royal Raceway|Royal Raceway]] course is themed around her. She is classified as a light driver.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. She is classified as a light driver. The [[N64 Royal Raceway|Royal Raceway]] course is themed around Peach.


===''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''===
===''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''===
Peach returns in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' with her own course, [[GBA Peach Circuit|Peach Circuit]]. Like in ''Mario Kart 64'', she is a lightweight driver. This was the last game for her hair to be loose while kart-racing until ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. She is classified as a light driver. Peach was given a different course of her own, [[GBA Peach Circuit|Peach Circuit]].


===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Peach is classified as a Medium driver. Her default partner is [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], and their special item is the [[Heart (item)|Heart]]. Peach's personal kart is the [[Heart Coach]], which is available by default. Her own course is [[GCN Peach Beach|Peach Beach]]. Starting with this game, Peach wears her hair in a ponytail when kart racing.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. She is classified as a Medium driver. Her default partner is [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], and their special item is the [[Heart (item)|Heart]]. Peach's personal kart is the [[Heart Coach]], which is available by default. Her own course is [[GCN Peach Beach|Peach Beach]]. Starting with this game, Peach wears her hair in a ponytail when kart racing.


===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Peach is a Light driver, and her karts are the [[Royale]] and the [[Light Tripper]]. In Mission Mode, she has to race against [[King Boo]]. She is advanced at drifting corners and has average item use. The [[DS Peach Gardens|Peach Gardens]] course is themed around her, and {{classic|GBA|Peach Circuit}} returns as a [[classic course]].
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. She is classified as a light driver. Peach's personal [[kart]]s are the [[Royale]] and the [[Light Tripper]]. Peach is advanced at drifting corners and has average item use. Peach has another themed course of her own, [[DS Peach Gardens|Peach Gardens]], and {{classic|GBA|Peach Circuit}} returns as a [[classic course]].


===''Mario Kart Wii''===
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
Peach appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as a Medium-size driver, and has an Acceleration Bonus Stat of +5 making her the easiest Medium driver to reach top speed; in this game, she also wears a [[#Alternate outfits|biker/jumpsuit outfit]] when the player chooses [[Bike|motorbikes]]. A statue of Peach appears in the battle course [[Block Plaza]], a billboard featuring her appears in [[Moonview Highway]], and her [[emblem]] is seen in [[Dry Dry Ruins (race course)|Dry Dry Ruins]]. {{classic|DS|Peach Gardens}} returns as a [[classic course]].
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. She is a Medium-size driver. Peach has an Acceleration Bonus Stat of +5, making her the easiest Medium driver to reach top speed. Peach wears a [[#Alternate outfits|jumpsuit outfit]] while riding a [[Bike|motorbike]]. A statue of Peach appears in the battle course [[Block Plaza]], a billboard featuring her appears in [[Moonview Highway]], and her [[emblem]] is seen in [[Dry Dry Ruins (race course)|Dry Dry Ruins]]. {{classic|GCN|Peach Beach}} and {{classic|DS|Peach Gardens}} return as [[classic course|classic courses]].


===''Mario Kart 7''===
===''Mario Kart 7''===
In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Peach is classified as a light racer. While she does not have a race course, she has a battle course called [[Sherbet Rink]].
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. She is a light driver. Peach has her own battle course, [[Sherbet Rink]], but not her own race course.
 
===''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
Peach is a returning playable racer in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and she retains her jumpsuit from ''Mario Kart Wii'' when she is driving bikes/ATVs, while her signature dress is used exclusively for karts. [[Pink Gold Peach]], a character who appears to be to Peach what [[Metal Mario]] is to Mario, is also introduced as an unlockable playable character in this game. Peach reprises her role in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.


One of Peach's [[Jump Boost|tricks]] involves blowing a kiss that varies depending on which vehicle that she is riding; if the player is using a [[Sport bike (vehicle class)|sport bike]], she blows the kiss with her right hand<ref name="Peachsportglidertrick">{{media link|Peach_on_sport_bike.jpg|Princess Peach's glider trick while riding a sport bike}}.</ref>, and when using a [[Standard bike (vehicle class)|standard bike]], she uses her left hand.<ref name="Peachstandardglidertrick">{{media link|Peach on standard bike.jpg|Princess Peach's glider trick while riding a standard bike}}.</ref>
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
[[File:MK8D BCP Peach.png|thumb|Artwork from the ''Booster Course Pass'' of ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. [[Pink Gold Peach]], a character who appears to be to Peach what [[Metal Mario]] is to Mario, is also introduced as an unlockable playable character in this game. Peach retains her jumpsuit from ''Mario Kart Wii'' while driving bikes/ATVs, but her signature dress is used exclusively for karts. One of Peach's [[Jump Boost|tricks]] involves blowing a kiss that varies depending on which vehicle that she is riding; if the player is using a [[Sport bike (vehicle class)|sport bike]], she blows the kiss with her right hand,<ref name="Peachsportglidertrick">{{file link|Peach_on_sport_bike.jpg|Princess Peach's glider trick while riding a sport bike}}.</ref> and when using a [[Standard bike (vehicle class)|standard bike]], she uses her left hand.<ref name="Peachstandardglidertrick">{{file link|Peach on standard bike.jpg|Princess Peach's glider trick while riding a standard bike}}.</ref>


===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
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Peach is an unlockable driver in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. Her [[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skill]] is the [[Heart (item)|Heart]].
Peach reappears in a playable role yet again in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where she is available as a Super driver; the Heart reappears as her [[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skill]]. As of the [[Tokyo Tour]], Peach in a kimono outfit, known as '''Peach (Kimono)''' in-game is a playable variant in ''Mario Kart Tour'', being the first High-End Spotlight driver of the tour and having the [[Mushroom Cannon]] as her special skill. In addition, Peach also has other separate variants for various tours, those being '''Peach (Vacation)''' or '''Vacation Peach'''<ref>[https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1578823936 Mario Kart Tour Turns Two!] apps.apple.com (United States). Retrieved May 9, 2023. ({{media link|App Store screenshot story Mario Kart Tour Turns Two.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210927010602/https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1578823936 Archived] September 27, 2021, 01:06:02 UTC via Wayback Machine.) "'''''What we love:''' Scoring some of our all-time favorite characters, like Painter Luigi and Vacation Peach.''"</ref> for the [[Paris Tour (2019)|2019 Paris Tour]], whose design is derived from the outfit she wears when visiting the Sand, Ruined, Cloud, and Metro Kingdoms during the post-game for ''Super Mario Odyssey''; '''Peach (Wintertime)''' for the [[Ice Tour]], whose design is derived from the outfit she wears when visiting the Cap, Snow, and Moon Kingdoms during the post-game for ''Super Mario Odyssey''; '''Peach (Wedding)''' for the [[Wedding Tour]], whose design is based on the [[Lochlady Dress|wedding dress]] she wears in ''Super Mario Odyssey''; '''Peach (Halloween)''' for the [[Halloween Tour (2020)|2020 Halloween Tour]], whose design originated from a Halloween-themed HOME Menu theme for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]; '''Peach (Explorer)''' for the [[Sunset Tour]], whose design is derived from the outfit she wears when visiting the Cascade, Wooded and Lost Kingdoms during the post-game for ''Super Mario Odyssey''; '''Peach (Happi)''' for the [[Mario vs. Peach Tour]], whose design is based on Mario (Happi)'s design, and '''Peach (Yukata)''' for the [[Samurai Tour]], whose design is partially derived from the outfit she wears when visiting Bowser's Kingdom during the post-game for ''Super Mario Odyssey''. The first variant utilizes the [[Coin Box]] as her special skill, the second variant utilizes the [[Dash Ring]], the third variant utilizes the [[Triple Mushrooms]], the fourth variant utilizes the [[Fire Flower]], the fifth variant utilizes the [[Bob-omb Cannon]], the sixth variant utilizes the [[Lucky Seven]], and the last variant utilizes the [[Giga Bob-omb]]. Pink Gold Peach and [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]] also appear as drivers, with the former having the Coin Box as her special skill and the latter having the [[Super Bell]]. Peach in her doctor outfit from ''Dr. Mario World'' debuted in the [[Peach vs. Bowser Tour (May 2022)|May 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour]].


Starting from the [[Holiday Tour (2021)|2021 Holiday Tour]], Peach (Wintertime) is available in regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe. Peach (Explorer) is also available in regular tour pipes starting from the [[Singapore Tour]].
Peach has several variants of herself appear.
 
*'''Peach (Kimono)''': Added in the [[Tokyo Tour]], she has the [[Mushroom Cannon]] special skill.
Like almost every driver in the game, Peach has [[Peach Cup|her own cup]]. She has also her own [[Peach Tour|self-named tour]] and Team Rally tours [[Peach vs. Daisy Tour|against Daisy]], [[Mario vs. Peach Tour|against Mario]], and [[Peach vs. Bowser Tour|against Bowser]].
*'''Peach (Vacation)''': Added in the [[Paris Tour (2019)|2019 Paris Tour]], she has the [[Coin Box]] special skill.
*'''Peach (Wintertime)''': Added in the [[Ice Tour]], she has the [[Dash Ring]] special skill.
*'''Peach (Wedding)''': Added in the [[Peach Tour]], she has the [[Triple Mushrooms]] special skill.
*'''Peach (Halloween)''': Added in the [[Halloween Tour (2020)|2020 Halloween Tour]], she has the [[Fire Flower]] special skill.
*'''Peach (Happi)''': Added in the [[Mario vs. Peach Tour]], she has the [[Lucky Seven]] special skill.
*'''Peach (Yukata)''': Added in the [[Samurai Tour]], she has the [[Giga Bob-omb]] special skill.
In total, Peach has 10 different playable variants, including the above as well as [[Pink Gold Peach]], [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]], and [[Dr. Mario|Dr. Peach]].


===''Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit''===
===''Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit''===
Peach appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'', where she is a selectable character in the game's Relay Mode.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''. She is selectable in the Relay Mode.
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==''The Legend of Zelda'' series==
[[File:Write Photo.png|thumb|"Christine" in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX}}'']]
Peach makes a few cameo appearances in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series, including a painting of her in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' that is visible through a window at the {{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Castle Courtyard}}. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', a goat character named {{iw|zeldawiki|Christine}} sends {{iw|zeldawiki|Mr. Write}} a portrait of Peach through a letter. The {{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|remake}} replaces the portrait with {{file link|PeachwithParasol.png|promotional artwork of Peach holding her parasol}}.


==''Super Mario Adventures''==
==''Super Mario Adventures''==
[[File:Special delivery.png|thumb|upright=0.85|The Princess dressed up as Luigi]]
[[File:Special delivery.png|thumb|left|upright=0.85|The Princess dressed up as Luigi in ''Super Mario Adventures'']]
Princess Toadstool also appears in the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' serial in [[Nintendo Power]]. In this story, Bowser proposes marriage to her, but she refuses. Despite being held captive by the Koopalings, she does not give in easily. In the fourth installment she beats up all the male Koopalings and locks them in her own cell, then messes up [[Wendy O. Koopa]]'s room and threatens to shred her favorite dress. She then drops out of their tower, using a [[Cape]] to fly away. On the way, though, she is knocked off-course by a [[Bullet Bill]] carrying Mario and lands unconscious. Luigi, Yoshi, and Toad find her. Luigi then sets off to rescue Mario as the others keep an eye on Peach.
Princess Toadstool appears in the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' serial. Bowser proposes marriage to her, but she refuses. Despite being held captive by the Koopalings, she does not give in easily. In the fourth installment she beats up all the male Koopalings and locks them in her own cell, then messes up [[Wendy O. Koopa]]'s room and threatens to shred her favorite dress. She then drops out of their tower, using a [[Cape]] to fly away. On the way, though, she is knocked off-course by a [[Bullet Bill]] carrying Mario and lands unconscious. Luigi, Yoshi, and Toad find her. Luigi then sets off to rescue Mario as the others keep an eye on Toadstool.


When she awakens from a nightmare, she learns from Toad that the Koopalings are holding Mario for ransom and becomes determined to break him out, despite Toad's warning that she might spoil Luigi's plan (infiltrating the tower disguised as her). With some assistance from Yoshi and [[Friendly Floyd]], the Princess busts back into the tower, saying she will light a pack of Floyd's bombs unless Mario is set free. After a lot of chaos the group escapes Wendy's Tower.
When she awakens from a nightmare, she learns from Toad that the Koopalings are holding Mario for ransom and becomes determined to break him out, despite Toad's warning that she might spoil Luigi's plan (infiltrating the tower disguised as her). With some assistance from Yoshi and [[Friendly Floyd]], the Princess busts back into the tower, saying she will light a pack of Floyd's bombs unless Mario is set free. After a lot of chaos the group escapes Wendy's Tower.


Bowser recaptures the Princess later in the story to force her hand in marriage, also threatening to curse the Mushroom Kingdom's denizens if she refuses. However, as his planned wedding draws near, she still refuses to marry him and attacks all the [[Koopa Troopa]]s attending to her in her dressing room. When trying to sweet-talk her does not work, Bowser realizes that he needs a hypnotist, so he has a [[Magikoopa]] brainwash her into agreeing to marry the Koopa King. As a result of this, she is unable to fight back until a herd of Yoshis destroy the magic wand, thus breaking the spell. Mario, Princess Toadstool, Luigi, and Yoshi escape and Peach kisses Mario on the cheek.
Bowser recaptures the Princess later in the story to force her hand in marriage, also threatening to curse the Mushroom Kingdom's denizens if she refuses. However, as his planned wedding draws near, she still refuses to marry him and attacks all the [[Koopa Troopa]]s attending to her in her dressing room. When trying to sweet-talk her does not work, Bowser realizes that he needs a hypnotist, so he has a [[Magikoopa]] brainwash her into agreeing to marry the Koopa King. As a result of this, she is unable to fight back until a herd of Yoshis destroy the magic wand, thus breaking the spell. Mario, Princess Toadstool, Luigi, and Yoshi escape and Toadstool kisses Mario on the cheek.


==''Mario's Early Years!'' series==
==''Mario Teaches Typing'' series==
Peach also appeared in ''[[Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters]]'' where she, along with Mario and Yoshi, traveled in a wooden boat learning about grammar and letters. She also appeared in ''[[Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers]]'' and ''[[Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun]]''.
Toadstool is a playable character in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' and ''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]''. She is also one of the tutors during various typing lessons.
 
==''Mario's Discovery'' series==
Toadstool is a character in a few games of the [[Mario Discovery (series)|''Mario Discovery'']] series. In ''[[Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters]]'', Toadstool travels on a wooden boat with Mario and Yoshi to go to different islands and teach about grammar and letters. She also appeared in the paired games, ''[[Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers]]'' and ''[[Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun]]''. Toadstool appears only in the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' version of ''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]'', though her likeness based on her sprites from ''Super Mario World'' is used for the [[curator]]s in the [[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES version]].


==''Yoshi's Safari''==
==''Yoshi's Safari''==
In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', Bowser attacks [[Jewelry Land]]. Bowser catches [[King Fret]] and [[Prince Pine]] and holds them captive. Being a good friend of Prince Pine, Peach sends a letter to Yoshi and Mario to help them. It is also the very first game to call her Princess Peach in the Western games, as opposed to Princess Toadstool.
Peach is a supporting character in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. She informs Yoshi and Mario to help [[Jewelry Land]] after Bowser took over and captured its rulers, [[King Fret]] and [[Prince Pine]]. This is the first game with a localized release where Peach is not referred to by her localized name, Toadstool.


==''Mario & Wario''==
==''Wario Land'' series==
Peach appears in ''[[Mario & Wario]]''. She, Mario, and Yoshi need [[Wanda]]'s help after [[Wario]] drops buckets on their heads. Peach is the slowest but easiest character to direct.
Princess Toadstool is sometimes referenced in the [[Wario Land (series)|''Wario Land'']] series, such as being mentioned in the manual of ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' and having amassive statue in her likeness playing a major role in the game's story. One of the [[List of treasures in Wario Land: Shake It!|treasures]] in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' is called Peach Sandals, which claims they have been worn by a princess, probably Peach, because of the name. This treasure was found in the first underwater level of this game, [[Wavy Waters]] of [[Wiggly Wilds]].
 
==''Yoshi's Cookie''==
Peach also appears in ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', where she is a selectable character in the VS Mode.
Her stats are the following: 1 ATT - 3 DEF - 3 MES - 2 LIM
 
==''Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium''==
[[File:MarioExcitebike MarioWins.png|thumb]]
Peach appears in the Japan-only game ''[[Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium]]'', where she is a playable character (along with Mario, Luigi, Toad and Wario). She also proceeds to kiss Mario if he wins first prize (with Wario being "bumped").


==''Hotel Mario''==
==''Hotel Mario''==
Toadstool is the damsel-in-distress in ''[[Hotel Mario]]'', where she is kidnapped by Bowser and the [[Koopalings]]. Mario and Luigi set out to rescue her by destroying the hotels she is trapped in. Once the player beats Bowser, the Princess kisses Mario and Luigi on the cheek. The Princess, Mario and Luigi then proceed to call the player "the best player ever".
Toadstool is a non-playable character in ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. She is a damsel in distress, being kidnapped by Bowser and the [[Koopalings]], similarly to most games of the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] series. Mario and Luigi set out to rescue her by destroying the hotels she is trapped in. Once the player beats Bowser, the Princess kisses Mario and Luigi on the cheek, and the three of them [[Fourth wall|proceed to call the player]] "the best player ever".


==''Mario Teaches Typing'' series==
==''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''==
Peach is also playable in several educational computer games. She is one of the playable characters in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'', where she gives the typing lessons, then she appears in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]'', with the same role. In these two games, her dress is colored purple instead of pink compared to her other appearances.
Peach has a fairly minor role in the Mario segment of the story, as she informs Mario that treasure from a certain school had been stolen by [[Wario|someone]] calling themselves the Mysterious W.


==''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''==
==''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''==
[[File:SMRPG Peach.gif|thumb|upright=0.66|left|Toadstool in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']]
[[File:SMRPG Peach Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.66|left|Toadstool in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']]
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its Nintendo Switch remake]], Peach is one of Mario's party members, along with [[Mallow]], [[Geno]] and Bowser. At the beginning of the game, Bowser kidnaps her with his Koopa Clown Car, while she is sitting outside of [[Mario Bros.' House|Mario's Pad]] interacting with flowers and butterflies. Mario goes to [[Bowser's Castle#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Bowser's Keep]] to save her, and defeats Bowser after a battle. Shortly after, [[Exor]] crashes into Bowser's Keep, sending the three flying in different directions. Peach lands in [[Booster Tower]]. [[Booster]] instantly falls in love with her, and plans to force her to marry him, despite her cries of "MARIOHELPMEMARIOHELPME". After Mario has charged Booster Tower and defeats [[Knife Guy]] and [[Grate Guy]], Booster grabs Peach and run away with her up [[Booster Hill]]. He reaches [[Marrymore]], where he wants to marry Peach as soon as possible. Mario manages to stop the wedding, and take Peach back to [[Toad Town|Mushroom Kingdom]]. She is put under the eyes of the [[Chancellor]], who, desperate for the princess's safety, does not want her to follow Mario on his quest against [[Smithy]]. However, Peach escapes from the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] with the help of her [[Granny]], who dresses herself up as the princess, and joins Mario's party to help them defeat Smithy. At the end of the game, Peach and Mario return to Mushroom Kingdom together.
Peach, named Toadstool in English releases of the original version, is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]. Peach is one of Mario's party members, along with [[Mallow]], [[Geno]] and Bowser. The game starts with Bowser kidnapping Peach into his Koopa Clown Car, while she is sitting outside of [[Mario Bros.' House|Mario's Pad]] interacting with flowers and butterflies. Mario goes to [[Bowser's Castle#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Bowser's Keep]] to save her, and defeats Bowser after a battle. Shortly after, [[Exor]] crashes into Bowser's Keep, sending the three flying in different directions. Peach lands in [[Booster Tower]]. [[Booster]] instantly falls in love with her, and plans to force her to marry him, despite her cries of "MARIOHELPMEMARIOHELPME". After Mario has charged Booster Tower and defeats [[Knife Guy]] and [[Grate Guy]], Booster grabs Peach and run away with her up [[Booster Hill]]. He reaches [[Marrymore]], where he wants to marry Peach as soon as possible. Mario manages to stop the wedding, and take Peach back to [[Toad Town|Mushroom Kingdom]]. She is put under the eyes of the [[Chancellor]], who, desperate for the princess's safety, does not want her to follow Mario on his quest against [[Smithy]]. However, Peach escapes from the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] with the help of her [[Granny]], who dresses herself up as the princess, and joins Mario's party to help them defeat Smithy. At the end of the game, Peach and Mario return to Mushroom Kingdom together.


Peach also has a clone version of herself that [[Belome]] can transform into named "Peach Clone" (originally named "Toadstool 2").
Peach also has a clone version of herself that [[Belome]] can transform into named "Peach Clone" (originally named "Toadstool 2").


==''Mario Party'' series==
==''Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium''==
[[File:PeachDaisy_MP9.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Artwork of Peach and Daisy holding a [[Dice Block]] in ''Mario Party 9'']]
Peach was a playable character in ''[[Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium]]''. Peach proceeds to kiss Mario if he wins first prize (with Wario being "bumped").
Peach is also playable in all games of the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. For the [[Mario Party|first installment]], Peach competes with the others to determine which of them is the superstar. Aside from this, she also was responsible for creating the [[Peach's Birthday Cake]] board, as revealed by Toad in one of his quotes. The [[Mario Party 2|second installment]] has Peach helping out to save [[Mario Land (Mario Party 2)|Mario Land]] from Bowser's takeover. The opening also has her suggesting they name the new theme park "Peach Land", with the rest of the cast humorously collapsing in response to this suggestion before resuming their argument. In ''[[Mario Party 3]]''{{'}}s Story Mode, the player has to defeat her on the [[Blowhard]] duel board for the Love [[Star Stamp]]. On the ''Mario Party 3'' duel boards, she starts with [[Toad]] as her partner.
 
In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Peach is one of the participants exploring the Party Cube which like previous installments included boards and corresponding minigames. Peach joins her friends in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' to save the Dream Depot. For ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', Peach helps out to end a fight between [[Brighton]] and [[Twila]]. In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', her default partner is [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], and their Character Orb is the [[Flower Orb]]. Peach appears in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' participating in the Star Carnival alongside her friends. ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', has Peach helping the rest of her friends take back the Mini Stars that were stolen by Bowser and his troops.
 
For the portable installments of the ''Mario Party'' series, Peach is one of the playable characters in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''; she must be played in the Love Quest, ''Love That Princess''!, when visiting [[Mr. I]]. Peach's second appearance was in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', in which she and her friends answer a fake invitation from Bowser and then are unfortunately shrunken to the size of chess pieces.
 
Depending on who she is teamed up with will determine their team name. Peach has earned team names such as "Fan Favorites" (when paired up with [[Mario]] in ''Mario Party DS''), "Pink Punishers" (when paired up with [[Toadette]] in ''Mario Party 6''), "Black Peaches" (when paired up with [[Waluigi]] in ''Mario Party DS''), "Sweetie Pies" (when paired up with [[Yoshi]] in ''Mario Party DS''), and "Glamour Hammer" (when paired up with [[Hammer Bro]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'').
 
In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', Peach's [[Dice Block]] allows her to roll a 0, 2, 4, 4, 4, or 6.


==''Game & Watch Gallery'' series==
==''Game & Watch Gallery'' series==
===''Game & Watch Gallery''===
===''Game & Watch Gallery''===
Peach's Castle is used as the setting for the ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'' minigame ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]'', and Peach herself appears in the 200-, 500-, and 700-[[point]] borders where she blows a kiss, which can be used to redeem an earlier miss.
Peach is a supporting character in the ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]'' and ''[[Octopus (Game & Watch)|Octopus]]'' games in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]''. Peach blows a kiss during the 200-, 500-, and 700-[[point]] borders in ''Fire'', which can be used to redeem an earlier miss. Peach waits in a boat for Mario to retrieve treasure while avoiding the [[Octopus (character)|titular creature]] of ''Octopus'', and reacts joyfully if Mario returns safely with treasure.
 
Peach appears as Mario's partner in the Modern version of ''[[Octopus (Game & Watch)|Octopus]]'', where she waits in a boat for Mario to retrieve treasure in a sunken ship while he avoids the titular creature. If the player succeeds in getting back to the boat with treasure, she is overjoyed to see Mario.


===''Game & Watch Gallery 2''===
===''Game & Watch Gallery 2''===
Peach appears in the Modern version of the [[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Game & Watch adaptation]] of the arcade game ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]''. [[Donkey Kong]] has kidnapped her, and Mario has to rescue her. Peach is also the main character of the Modern version of ''[[Chef]]'', where she has to flip eggs, sausages, steaks, fish, and legs of lamb, without letting them fall. Key artwork for the latter minigame shows Peach flipping fish and some meat while sticking her tongue out in concentration, while Toad watches with a very obvious desire to eat the prepping food, while the image representing ''Chef'' on the Overseas box art/cartridge art depicts Peach attempting to catch scrambled eggs, a sausage, and some fish that Luigi presumably threw at her.
Peach is a non-playable character in the Modern version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]'' and a playable character in the Modern version of '''[[Chef]]''. Peach is kidnapped by the [[Donkey Kong|titular antagonist]] in ''Donkey Kong''. Peach has to flip food in ''Chef'' without letting them fall, including eggs, sausages, steaks, fish, and legs of lamb. Key artwork shows Peach flipping fish and some meat while sticking her tongue out in concentration, while Toad watches with a very obvious desire to eat the prepping food. The image representing ''Chef'' on international game covers and cartridges depicts Peach attempting to catch scrambled eggs, a sausage, and some fish that was presumably thrown at her by [[Luigi]].


===''Game & Watch Gallery 3''===
===''Game & Watch Gallery 3''===
Peach appears in the ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]'' minigame ''[[Turtle Bridge]]'', where she acts as a recipient for Mario's gifts that Toad has to deliver.
Peach is a non-playable character in the Modern version of ''[[Turtle Bridge]]'' in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]''. Peach acts as a recipient for Mario's gifts that Toad has to deliver. Peach also co-hosts the Gift Mode of the Gallery section, where she and Mario explain how to unlock more items as well as what is unlocked if one meets the requirements.
 
Aside from the game above, Peach also hosts with Mario the Gift Mode of the Gallery section, where she, alongside Mario, explains how to unlock more items as well as what is unlocked if one meets the requirements.


===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''===
===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''===
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', Peach appears on the swing in the lower right-hand corner in the Modern version of ''[[Rain Shower]]'' if the player gets a high enough score, and as such, Mario needs to move her out of the way of Bowser's water balloons. Aside from this, she also reprises her roles in the Modern versions of ''Fire'', ''Chef'', ''Donkey Kong'', and ''Octopus''.
Peach is a character with varying roles in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''. Peach appears on the swing in the lower right-hand corner in the Modern version of ''[[Rain Shower]]'' if the player gets a high enough score, and gameplay involves Mario moving her out of the way of Bowser's water balloons. Peach has the same roles in the Modern versions of ''Fire'', ''Chef'', ''Donkey Kong'', and ''Octopus''. Peach is seen in the preview animation for ''Donkey Kong'', admirably watching Mario trying to balance on a barrel until Mario starts rolling out of control, forcing Peach to flee until Donkey Kong unwittingly saves her by standing in front of the barrel, sending Mario flying as Peach admires Donkey Kong. Peach is also in the preview animation of ''Chef'', where she is seen flipping some eggs to Mario. Peach flips them to Mario's table at a quick enough rate that he ultimately ends up buried underneath the eggs.


Aside from this, Peach also appears in some preview animations for some games if the player selects a game yet does not start it. In particular, she appears in the animations for ''Donkey Kong'' and ''Chef''.
==''Mario Party'' series==
[[File:PeachDaisy_MP9.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Artwork of Peach and Daisy holding a [[Dice Block]] in ''Mario Party 9'']]
Peach is a playable character in every game of the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. For the [[Mario Party|first installment]], Peach competes with the others to determine which of them is the superstar. Aside from this, she also was responsible for creating the [[Peach's Birthday Cake]] board, as revealed by Toad in one of his quotes. The [[Mario Party 2|second installment]] has Peach helping out to save [[Mario Land (Mario Party 2)|Mario Land]] from Bowser's takeover. The opening also has her suggesting they name the new theme park "Peach Land", with the rest of the cast humorously collapsing in response to this suggestion before resuming their argument. In ''[[Mario Party 3]]''{{'}}s Story Mode, the player has to defeat her on the [[Blowhard]] duel board for the Love [[Star Stamp]]. On the ''Mario Party 3'' duel boards, she starts with [[Toad]] as her partner.


In the animation for ''Donkey Kong'', Peach is admirably watching Mario trying to balance on a barrel. However, this ends up turning out badly when Mario starts rolling out of control, forcing Peach to flee until Donkey Kong unwittingly saves her by standing in front of the barrel, sending Mario flying, as she admires Donkey Kong.
In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Peach is one of the participants exploring the Party Cube which like previous installments included boards and corresponding minigames. Peach joins her friends in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' to save the Dream Depot. For ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', Peach helps out to end a fight between [[Brighton]] and [[Twila]]. In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', her default partner is [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], and their Character Orb is the [[Flower Orb]]. Peach appears in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' participating in the Star Carnival alongside her friends. ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', has Peach helping the rest of her friends take back the Mini Stars that were stolen by Bowser and his troops.


In the animation for ''Chef'', Peach flips some eggs to Mario, who is clearly waiting to be fed. Although Mario manages to eat three eggs, several more end up falling down with Peach flipping them to Mario's table at a quick enough rate that he ultimately ends up buried underneath the eggs, clearly overwhelmed by the number, before Yoshi comes in, eats all the eggs, and takes a stunned Mario away.
For the portable installments of the ''Mario Party'' series, Peach is one of the playable characters in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''; she must be played in the Love Quest, ''Love That Princess''!, when visiting [[Mr. I]]. Peach's second appearance was in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', in which she and her friends answer a fake invitation from Bowser and then are shrunken to the size of chess pieces.


==''Mario Tennis'' series==
Depending on who she is teamed up with will determine their team name. Peach has earned team names such as "Fan Favorites" (when paired up with [[Mario]] in ''Mario Party DS''), "Pink Punishers" (when paired up with [[Toadette]] in ''Mario Party 6''), "Black Peaches" (when paired up with [[Waluigi]] in ''Mario Party DS''), "Sweetie Pies" (when paired up with [[Yoshi]] in ''Mario Party DS''), and "Glamour Hammer" (when paired up with [[Hammer Bro]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'').
[[File:Mpt peachreturn.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Peach on the court in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'']]
 
In the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], Peach is a Technique character who has strong ball control. She can send the ball to the edges of the court, potentially forcing the opponent to lose form while trying to retrieve the ball. Her weakest attribute, however, tends to be her power. Her serves are usually below average, putting her at a disadvantage making and returning serves.
In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', Peach's [[Dice Block]] allows her to roll a 0, 2, 4, 4, 4, or 6.


===''Mario Tennis'' (Nintendo 64)===
Peach reappears in ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''.
In ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], even though Peach is Technique, she leans more towards all-around. This is because of her height to reach the ball, and her speed and ability to send the ball over the net. In the game's intro, Peach is seen walking in line with the other characters, giving greeting signs. During the tournament, she wins against [[Birdo]] to advance to the semi-finals, but loses to [[Luigi]] in the following semi-final match. Later, when Wario and Waluigi unexpectedly arrive, Peach is caught off guard. As the commotion between Mario and Luigi against Wario and Waluigi continues to stir up, Peach begins to feel doubtful. After Bowser arrives, the quarrel cools off, and Peach laughs with Daisy standing next to her.


In the game's group artwork, which is also shown on the title screen, Peach can be seen sitting on the referee's seat, despite Mario being the only referee in-game.
==''Mario Tennis'' series==
Peach is a playable character in every game of the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]]. She is a Technique character with strong ball control, having the ability to send it to the edges of the court, potentially forcing the opponent to lose form while trying to retrieve the ball. Peach's weakest attribute is her power. Her serves are usually below average, putting her at a disadvantage making and returning serves.
===''Mario Tennis''===
[[File:Peach MT.png|thumb|left|x260px|Artwork from the Nintendo 64 version of ''Mario Tennis'', depicting Peach with a design used in other Nintendo 64 games]]
Peach is first shown in the opening cutscene of the [[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Nintendo 64 version]] of ''Mario Tennis''. She walks in line with the other characters, giving greeting signs. Peach later wins against [[Birdo]] in a tournament to advance to the semi-finals, but loses to [[Luigi]] in the following semi-final match. Peach is caught off-guard at the arrival of Wario and Waluigi and them quarreling with Mario and Luigi. Peach later laughs after the quarreling between the four characters ends with the arrival of Bowser.


===''Mario Tennis'' (Game Boy Color)===
Peach is a playable character in both versions, though she has to be unlocked in the [[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|handheld version]]. Peach is a Technique type in home console releases, though her height to reach the ball, and her speed and ability to send the ball over the net makes her comparable to an All-Around type. Peach can be unlocked in the handheld version by completing the Doubles Mario Tour, and she is also in her castle, narrating the game while having [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] at her side at all times.
[[File:Mario Tennis GBC.PNG|thumb|Peach alongside Daisy in the Game Boy Color version of ''Mario Tennis'']]
In the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|Mario Tennis]]'', Peach is an unlockable character, much like Mario. She appears in her castle, narrating the game. [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] is at her side all the time. She is unlocked once the player beats the Doubles Mario Tour.


===''Mario Power Tennis''===
===''Mario Power Tennis''===
In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', Peach is a technique player. Her most notable attribute is her control over the ball, allowing her to make sharp hits that touch the sides of the court. Being taller than Mario, she has slightly above average reach. Her biggest disadvantage is her lack of power; her serve is among the weakest in the game. She is also a tad slow, and her lunge is only average. Her [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]] is the [[Super Peach Spin]], which is an extreme curved shot that sends opponents walking toward the net, while her [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Defensive Power Shot]] is the [[Sweet Kiss Return]], a lob shot. Peach's home turf is the [[Peach Dome]], which is the same place where trophies get handed out when participants win tournaments. Peach appears in a few of the trophy ceremonies for specified characters (when players choose Singles Tournaments). In the event that Peach herself wins a Singles Tournament, her respective trophies are handed out by Mario and Luigi.
Peach is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. She and Daisy are seen together on the tournament bracket with her partner Daisy. She and Daisy lose a tennis match against [[Yoshi]] and [[Donkey Kong]], eliminating them from the tournament. During the night of the final match, Peach is caught off guard at the [[Peach Dome]] when Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser show up and cause explosives to fly everywhere, also gasping in horror upon witnessing a horde of explosives stowing aboard the underside of Bowser's balloon.


During the opening cinematic, Peach is seen on the tournament bracket with her partner Daisy. She is also briefly seen during a match against Yoshi and Donkey Kong as Daisy returns the ball. The princess duo is eventually eliminated from the tournament. During the night of the final match, Peach stands at the upper barracks of the Peach Dome by Toadsworth, who announces the contenders, Mario and Luigi vs. Yoshi and Donkey Kong, but is caught off guard when Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser show up instead of Yoshi and Donkey Kong. Turmoil engulfs the scene as explosives fly everywhere, and at one point, Peach gasps in horror when she witnesses a horde of explosives stowing aboard the underside of Bowser's balloon.
Peach is a playable character. She is classified as a technique player. Peach's control allows her to make sharp hits that touch the sides of the court. Being taller than Mario, she has slightly above average reach. Her biggest disadvantage is her lack of power; her serve is among the weakest in the game. She is also a tad slow, and her lunge is only average. Her [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]] is the [[Super Peach Spin]], which is an extreme curved shot that sends opponents walking toward the net, while her [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Defensive Power Shot]] is the [[Sweet Kiss Return]], a lob shot. Peach's home turf is the [[Peach Dome]], which is the same place where trophies get handed out when participants win tournaments. Peach appears in a few of the trophy ceremonies for specified characters (when players choose Singles Tournaments). In the event that Peach herself wins a Singles Tournament, her respective trophies are handed out by Mario and Luigi.


===''Mario Tennis: Power Tour''===
===''Mario Tennis: Power Tour''===
In ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'', Peach invites [[Clay]] and [[Ace]] to her tournament after they complete the [[Island Open]]. She has them escorted by Mario and Toadsworth on her private plane.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''. Peach is not playable in Story mode, where she invites [[Clay]] and [[Ace]] to her tournament after they complete the [[Island Open]], and has them escorted by Mario and Toadsworth on her private plane.


===''Mario Tennis Open''===
===''Mario Tennis Open''===
For ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', Peach returns as one of the starting participants. Her home court is now called [[Peach's Palace]], which is a carpet court. She wears her usual sports minidress in this game. She has the same stats as she had in ''Mario Power Tennis''; she is still a technique player. Players can buy an entire Peach gear set from the shop for their [[Mii]]s, as well as unlocking a Peach costume after they have collected at least eight-hundred points in Ring Shot, one of the four Special Games.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. She is classified as a Technique player. Peach has a home court titled [[Peach's Palace]]. Peach wears her usual sports minidress in this game. Her stats are the same as in ''Mario Power Tennis''. An entire gear set of Peach can be bought from the shop for their [[Mii]]s, as well as unlocking a Peach costume after they have collected at least 800 points in [[Ring Shot]].
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===''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''===
===''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''===
[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-10.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Peach celebrating her match victory in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'']]
[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-10.jpg|thumb|Peach celebrating her match victory in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'']]
Peach appears once again as a default playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''. She retains her stats as a Technique character from the two previous ''Mario Tennis'' installments before this one. Peach's amiibo can be used as well, and serves as a doubles partner that can be trained by the player.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''. She is a Technique character. Peach's amiibo can be used as well, and serves as a doubles partner that can be trained by the player.


===''Mario Tennis Aces''===
===''Mario Tennis Aces''===
Peach reprises her role as a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''. In this installment, Peach retains her sports dress, but her footwear is replaced by a set of hard cross-trainer shoes with short white ankle socks. For the majority of modes in this game where the player is allowed to play as Peach, her [[Special Shot]] involves her forming a heart with her racket and hitting the ball.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', as well as in its online tournament demo. In the majority of modes where Peach is playable, her [[Special Shot (Mario Tennis Aces)|Special Shot]] involves her forming a heart with her racket and hitting the ball.
 
For this game's "Adventure Mode," after winning the tournament with Mario, Peach was to be "bequeathed" alongside the judges (who were Wario and Waluigi in disguise) with the enchanted racket [[Lucien]]. However, Luigi ended up intercepting the racket, and was possessed alongside with Wario and Waluigi. Peach, alongside with Daisy, then learned from Toad (after being pressured by the latter) about the Kingdom of Bask and the racket's possible connection to it. Peach stayed at what remained of the stadium at Toad's request alongside Daisy, citing that Lucien alongside the possessed Wario, Waluigi, and Luigi would have exploited their absence to attack the stadium again if they had accompanied Mario and Toad, requesting only that they do not get themselves into extremely dangerous situations. Just prior to Mario and Toad's return, she alongside Daisy received a flyer, advertising that Team Mario should face Team Luigi at Marina Stadium for the five Power Stones, and revealed as much to them upon their return after learning of what they've discovered. Peach, Daisy, and Mario were initially unsure whether they could even beat Lucien, until Astren informs them of how Lucien only controls weak-willed individuals, and also had portions of King Bask's powers donated among them to allow them a fighting chance at defeating them and freeing them from Lucien's control. Peach and Daisy then fought Wario and Waluigi while Mario faced Luigi, ultimately succeeding in freeing them.
 
Their victory is short lived, with Bowser stealing Lucien. Peach attempts to warn Bowser against stealing it, and implies he is possessed by it, although Bowser makes clear that he was stealing it of his own free will and intending to settle his rivalry with Mario with it before leaving for the depths of Bask Ruins. After Mario defeated the resulting fusion between the two, [[Bowcien]], Peach congratulated Mario for surpassing the odds, and also reflects that true power is to be used for protection instead of controlling others.


Peach was also available to play as in the game's online tournament demo, where she was available from the start.
Peach has a role in the Adventure Mode. After winning the tournament with Mario, Peach was to be "bequeathed" alongside the judges (who were later revealed to be Wario and Waluigi in disguise) with the enchanted racket [[Lucien]]. Luigi intercepts the racket, possessing him alongside with Wario and Waluigi. Peach and Daisy learn from Toad about the [[Kingdom of Bask]] and its possible connection to Lucien. Peach stayed at the stadium at Toad's request alongside Daisy, citing that Lucien alongside the possessed Wario, Waluigi, and Luigi would have exploited their absence to attack the stadium again if they had accompanied Mario and Toad. Peach and Daisy would later receive a flyer advertising that Team Mario should face Team Luigi at Marina Stadium for the five Power Stones, and revealed as much to them upon their return after learning of their discoveries. Peach, Daisy, and Mario were doubtful at the odds of defeating Lucien until being informed that Lucien only controls weak-willed individuals, and also had portions of King Bask's powers donated among them to allow them a fighting chance at defeating them and freeing them from Lucien's control. Peach and Daisy then fought Wario and Waluigi while Mario faced Luigi, ultimately succeeding in freeing them. Peach attempts to warn Bowser against stealing Lucien, and implies he is possessed by it, although Bowser makes clear that he was stealing it of his own free will and intending to settle his rivalry with Mario with it before leaving for the depths of Bask Ruins. After Mario defeats the resulting fusion between the two, [[Bowcien]], Peach congratulated Mario for surpassing the odds and reflects that true power is to be used for protection instead of controlling others.


==''Paper Mario'' series==
==''Paper Mario'' series==
===''Paper Mario''===
===''Paper Mario''===
[[File:PM Peach Main Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.55|Solo art of Peach for ''Paper Mario'']]
[[File:PM Peach Main Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.55|Artwork from ''Paper Mario'']]
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Bowser once again kidnaps Peach, this time using his castle to carry her away. While being held captive in her own room in the castle, a [[Star (species)|Star Kid]] named [[Twink]] comes to help her, and together they find a secret passage out of her room. Peach sabotages Bowser's plots by supplying Mario with a relatively constant stream of information, using Twink as her messenger. She also uses a special treasure chest, where she could store items, and Mario could fetch them at the chest's counterpart at [[Shooting Star Summit]]. Peach then bakes a cake for [[Gourmet Guy]], and also participate in the [[64th Trivia Quiz-Off]] run by Bowser's minions. Peach wins a [[Sneaky Parasol]], which allows her to disguise herself as one of Bowser's guards. She could use the parasol to become a [[Koopatrol]], a [[Clubba]] and a [[Hammer Bro]]. However, her disguise is lifted by [[Kammy Koopa]] as Kammy recognizes Peach.
Peach is one of the protagonists in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. She is kidnapped again by Bowser, who uses his castle to carry her away. While being held captive in her own room in the castle, a [[Star (species)|Star Kid]] named [[Twink]] comes to help her, and together they find a secret passage out of her room. Peach sabotages Bowser's plots by supplying Mario with a relatively constant stream of information, using Twink as her messenger. She also uses a special treasure chest, where she could store items, and Mario could fetch them at the chest's counterpart at [[Shooting Star Summit]]. Peach then bakes a cake for [[Gourmet Guy]], and also participate in the [[64th Trivia Quiz-Off]] run by Bowser's minions. Peach wins a [[Sneaky Parasol]], which allows her to disguise herself as one of Bowser's guards. She could use the parasol to become a [[Koopatrol]], a [[Clubba]] and a [[Hammer Bro]]. However, her disguise is lifted by [[Kammy Koopa]] as Kammy recognizes Peach.


After his defeat, Bowser grabs the princess and runs to the roof of the castle. He then uses the [[Star Rod (Paper Mario)|Star Rod]] to make himself completely invincible. Princess Peach and Twink get into a fight with Kammy Koopa, and defeat her. Peach then wishes that her kingdom would remain safe. Twink and Peach add their power to the [[Star Beam]], then called [[Peach Beam]], enabling it to break Bowser's invincibility. Bowser finally is defeated and Peach's castle returns to its original spot in [[Toad Town]]. During the celebrations, she also proceeds to inform the gathered guests about how the Star Haven has been fully restored after Bowser's defeat, and expresses hope for peace for a long time to come before formally announcing the beginning of the celebrations. After the [[victory parade|parade]], Mario takes Peach to his place to watch the fireworks.
After his defeat, Bowser grabs the princess and runs to the roof of the castle. He then uses the [[Star Rod (Paper Mario)|Star Rod]] to make himself completely invincible. Princess Peach and Twink get into a fight with Kammy Koopa, and defeat her. Peach then wishes that her kingdom would remain safe. Twink and Peach add their power to the [[Star Beam]], then called [[Peach Beam]], enabling it to break Bowser's invincibility. Bowser finally is defeated and Peach's castle returns to its original spot in [[Toad Town]]. During the celebrations, she also proceeds to inform the gathered guests about how the Star Haven has been fully restored after Bowser's defeat, and expresses hope for peace for a long time to come before formally announcing the beginning of the celebrations. After the [[victory parade|parade]], Mario takes Peach to his place to watch the fireworks.
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In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Peach receives the [[Magical Map]] at [[Rogueport]], as she is told she has a pure heart, which is needed to be able to open the chest of the map. [[Sir Grodus]], however, kidnaps her. On the [[X-Naut Fortress]] on the [[moon]], the base's main computer, the [[TEC-XX]], falls in love with her due to a short circuit in its system, and betrays Grodus to help Peach escape and send e-mails to Mario updating the latter on the X-Nauts' plans. However, Grodus discovered TEC-XX's actions and proceeded to forcibly shut down TEC-XX as Peach was composing and sending the final email, only barely mentioning that she's involved in the revival of the Shadow Queen. It is later revealed that Sir Grodus has been tricked and is following the plans of the Shadow Sirens to reanimate the [[Shadow Queen]] with Peach as a vessel.


In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', at [[Rogueport]], Peach receives the [[Magical Map]] as she is told she has a pure heart, which is needed to be able to open the chest of the map. [[Sir Grodus]], however, kidnaps her. On the [[X-Naut Fortress]] on the [[moon]], the base's main computer, the [[TEC-XX]], falls in love with her due to a short circuit in its system, and betrays Grodus to help Peach escape and send an e-mail to Mario. It is later revealed that Sir Grodus has been tricked and is following the plans of the Shadow Sirens to reanimate the [[Shadow Queen]] with Peach as a vessel.
In [[Petalburg]], there is a [[Koopa Troopa]] Peach fan who collects posters and pictures about Princess Peach. Between Chapters 2 and 3 of the game, one of his posters, which is life-sized, is mistaken by [[Bowser]] as the real thing.
 
In [[Petalburg]], there is a [[Koopa Troopa]] Peach fan who collects posters and pictures about Princess Peach. Between Chapters 2 and 3 of the game, one of his posters, which is life-sized, is mistaken by [[Bowser]] as the real thing.  
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Peach is a supporting character in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. She, along with Bowser, Luigi, and Bowser's minions, are kidnapped by [[Count Bleck]]. Bleck forces Peach and Bowser to marry, as doing this is the only way to form the evil [[Chaos Heart]], which would destroy the world. As Luigi, who is attending the wedding, stomps on the Chaos Heart in an attempt to stop it, everything is destroyed. Peach, however, survives and later escapes Bleck's Castle (with the help of [[Private Koopa]] and [[Dimentio]], a follower of Count Bleck). Peach falls from the sky into [[Flipside]]; although she is temporarily unconscious when Mario find her, she recovers and joins the team after Mario gives her some [[Spicy Soup]]. Peach can float and shield herself from enemies using her parasol. Luigi and Bowser later join the cause, although Bowser has to be convinced by Peach and Mario first.
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Peach, along with Bowser, Luigi, and Bowser's minions, are kidnapped by [[Count Bleck]]. Bleck forces Peach and Bowser to marry, as doing this is the only way to form the evil [[Chaos Heart]], which would destroy the world. As Luigi, who is attending the wedding, stomps on the Chaos Heart in an attempt to stop it, everything is destroyed. Peach, however, survives and later escapes Bleck's Castle (with the help of [[Private Koopa]] and [[Dimentio]], a follower of Count Bleck). Peach falls from the sky into [[Flipside]]; although she is temporarily unconscious when Mario find her, she recovers and joins the team after Mario gives her some [[Spicy Soup]]. Peach can float and shield herself from enemies using her parasol. Luigi and Bowser later join the cause, although Bowser has to be convinced by Peach and Mario first.


She eventually is sent to the Overthere after Dimentio seemingly vaporized her as well as Bowser and Mario, and ended up unknowingly eating a Golden Apple which left her in a deep sleep. She is eventually awoken after Mario fed her a Black Apple to forcibly wake her up.
She eventually is sent to the Overthere after Dimentio seemingly vaporized her as well as Bowser and Mario, and ended up unknowingly eating a Golden Apple which left her in a deep sleep. She is eventually awoken after Mario fed her a Black Apple to forcibly wake her up.
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{{Quote|Why are you still so...flat? Why haven't you joined me in folded glory... Come...we can reshape you...|Princess Peach|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}
{{quote|Why are you still so...flat? Why haven't you joined me in folded glory... Come...we can reshape you...|Princess Peach|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}
 
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', Peach invites Mario and Luigi to Toad Town to celebrate at the [[Origami Festival]]. However, she is transformed by [[King Olly]] into one of his [[Folded Soldiers]], which causes her to obey him and her demeanor to change completely to become far more distant. When Mario encounters her in this state at the beginning of the game, she suggests in a series of questions to Mario that the Mushroom Kingdom be "refolded" and her Toad subjects be "silenced" (foreshadowing King Olly's hatred of Toads), and also offers to recruit Mario as one of the Folded Soldiers. Regardless of whether Mario replies "Yes" or "No" to her questions, she says his replies are meaningless and "paper thin" and traps him in her castle's dungeon.
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', Peach invites Mario and Luigi to Toad Town to celebrate at the [[Origami Festival]]. However, she is transformed by [[King Olly]] into one of his [[Folded Soldiers]], which causes her to obey him and her demeanor to change completely to become far more distant. When Mario encounters her in this state at the beginning of the game, she suggests in a series of questions to Mario that the Mushroom Kingdom be "refolded" and her Toad subjects be "silenced" (foreshadowing King Olly's hatred of Toads), and also offers to recruit Mario as one of the Folded Soldiers. Regardless of whether Mario replies "Yes" or "No" to her questions, she says his replies are meaningless and "paper thin" and traps him in her castle's dungeon.


Eventually, she was turned into a tapestry hanging over Olly's throne after her castle transforms into Origami Castle. She is eventually restored to her original self as a result of [[Olivia]]'s wish to undo Olly's actions to the 1,000 cranes, with her wondering why Mario, Luigi, the Toad Origami Craftsman, Bowser, Bowser Jr., and Kamek were present. She eventually accompanies Mario to the Origami Festival, and upon noticing Mario staring at an empty throne in a scale model of the Origami Castle, assures Mario that Olivia is with them in spirit, and wishes she could personally thank Olivia for what she has done.
Eventually, she was turned into a tapestry hanging over Olly's throne after her castle transforms into Origami Castle. She is eventually restored to her original self as a result of [[Olivia]]'s wish to undo Olly's actions to the 1,000 cranes, with her wondering why Mario, Luigi, the Toad Origami Craftsman, Bowser, Bowser Jr., and Kamek were present. She eventually accompanies Mario to the Origami Festival, and upon noticing Mario staring at an empty throne in a scale model of the Origami Castle, assures Mario that Olivia is with them in spirit, and wishes she could personally thank Olivia for what she has done.


Peach, or rather her origami form, was planned to be a boss at one point, even having some moves programmed in.<ref>https://twitter.com/Mighty_Huseyin/status/1288493280506847234/</ref>
Peach, or rather her origami form, was planned to be a boss at one point, even having some moves programmed in.<ref>{{cite|author=Mighty_Huseyin|archive=web.archive.org/web/20200729151721/https://twitter.com/Mighty_Huseyin/status/1288493280506847234|deadlink=y|publisher=X|title=Seems like Origami Peach has many unused animations. Perhaps she was planned as a boss?|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>
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==''Luigi's Mansion'' series==
===''Luigi's Mansion''===
Peach is mentioned in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' and [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|its remake]] by [[Toad]], who says that she sent them to look for Mario and help Luigi.
===''Luigi's Mansion 3''===
Peach is a supporting character in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''. She is invited to [[The Last Resort]] alongside Mario, Luigi, and a few Toads, only to be trapped in a painting with the others except Luigi. Peach is the last to be freed from her painting, right after Mario is freed and leads Luigi to it. [[King Boo]] immediately traps Peach and everyone else in a single painting, also avoided narrowly by Luigi. After King Boo is defeated, Luigi frees everyone from the painting, and Peach contributes to rebuild the hotel.


==''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
==''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
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===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
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For the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' installments]], Peach debuts in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as one of the starting characters. While her design in this game is based on her earlier design, her appearance is still significantly different from her normal design, having a more realistic appearance than she does in actual ''Super Mario'' games. Peach's attributes are similar to ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', in that while she is slow and not as powerful, she can move more quickly and falls more slowly in the air, and has the unique ability to temporarily float through the air by holding down the jump button. She is voiced by Jen Taylor in this game, who provided her voice for the late Nintendo 64 ''Super Mario'' games and voiced her in several games since. Peach is a lightweight fighter, weighing 89 units in this game and all subsequent installments.  
Peach is a playable {{iw|smashwiki|fighter}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Peach is designed after her earlier appearances, combined with the realistic graphic style of the game. She has her own home course, [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]]. Several of Peach's moves are based on her abilities in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', in that although she is slow and not as powerful, Peach can move quicker and fall slower in the air. Peach is a lightweight fighter, weighing 89 units in this game and all subsequent installments. Peach's {{iw|smashwiki|standard special move}} is [[Toad (move)|Toad]], in which Peach pulls out and hides behind Toad, who counterattacks if hit. Peach's {{iw|smashwiki|side special move}} is [[Peach Bomber]], in which she flies forward hips-first into opponents. Peach's {{iw|smashwiki|down special move}} is [[Vegetable (move)|Vegetable]], in which she pulls a turnip out of the ground. Peach's {{iw|smashwiki|up special move}} is [[Peach Parasol (move)|Peach Parasol]], which allows her to fly into the air and float to the ground with her parasol. Peach is fought at the end of the first stage in {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode}}.
 
Peach's standard special is [[Toad (move)|Toad]], in which Peach pulls out and hides behind Toad, who counterattacks if hit. Her side special is [[Peach Bomber]], in which Peach flies forward hips-first into opponents. Her down special is [[Vegetable (move)|Vegetable]], which, based on ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', allows Peach to pull a turnip from the ground. Her up special move is [[Peach Parasol (move)|Peach Parasol]], which allows Peach to fly into the air and float to the ground with her parasol.
 
In Adventure Mode, Peach is fought at the end of the first stage. The player will have to fight her and Mario or Luigi. [[Peach's Castle]] is also a course in the game.


===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
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Peach reappears as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Her appearance in this game is now based on her more recent appearances, though with much more detail, such as several overskirt layers and lace trims, which is an original design for the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. She is also now voiced by Samantha Kelly, her current voice actress. While her moveset is unchanged from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', her [[Final Smash]] move is [[Peach Blossom]], which puts enemies to sleep and spawns peaches that allow her to recover damage. She also does not move as quickly in the air, and her second jump does not give her as much height.
Peach is a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Her design was updated to be based on her more recent appearances of the time while still possessing realistic details. Peach's moveset goes unchanged, other than being given a [[Final Smash]], [[Peach Blossom]], which puts enemies to sleep and spawns peaches that allow Peach to recover {{iw|smashwiki|damage}}. She also does not move as quickly in the air, and her second jump does not give her as much height.
 
Alongside her ''Super Smash Bros.'' trophies, Peach also has two trophies for her ''Paper Mario'' appearances and her as Baby Peach. Her stickers are based on game artworks for ''Super Princess Peach'', ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', ''Mario Strikers Charged'', and ''Super Mario Bros. 2''.


Her tendency to get kidnapped by Bowser and be rescued by Mario was referenced in [[Solid Snake]]'s codec call while fighting Peach. Although Mei Ling considers it somewhat romantic that someone's always there for her even in the worst situations, Snake was less than impressed, bluntly stating that Mario should be smart enough to tell Peach to stop getting herself kidnapped, with Mei Ling then inferring that Snake does not get much dates for that reason.
Her tendency to get kidnapped by Bowser and be rescued by Mario was referenced in [[Solid Snake]]'s codec call while fighting Peach. Although Mei Ling considers it somewhat romantic that someone's always there for her even in the worst situations, Snake was less than impressed, bluntly stating that Mario should be smart enough to tell Peach to stop getting herself kidnapped, with Mei Ling then inferring that Snake does not get much dates for that reason.
 
=====Role in The Subspace Emissary=====
====Role in The Subspace Emissary====
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[[File:SubspaceIntro-PeachZelda.png|thumb|left|Peach's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary, alongside [[Princess Zelda]]]]  
[[File:SubspaceIntro-PeachZelda.png|thumb|left|Peach's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary, alongside [[Zelda]]]]
In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], Peach is watching [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]] fighting together with [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]], and run down to assist them after the arrival of the [[Primid]]s. However, she is soon captured by [[Petey Piranha]] and put into a cage along with Zelda. Kirby, who battles Petey Piranha, has the choice to rescue either Peach or Zelda. If she is not rescued, [[Wario]] appears and uses a [[Dark Cannon]] to transform her into a trophy and runs off with her. Peach is later rescued by [[King Dedede]] along with [[Luigi]] and [[Ness]]. But his castle is raided by [[Bowser]] and his forces, who takes her with him.
Peach is first seen [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]] watching [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]] fighting together with [[Zelda]], and run down to assist them after the arrival of the [[Primid]]s. However, she is soon captured by [[Petey Piranha]] and put into a cage along with Zelda. Kirby, who battles Petey Piranha, has the choice to rescue either Peach or Zelda. If she is not rescued, [[Wario]] appears and uses a [[Dark Cannon]] to transform her into a trophy and runs off with her. Peach is later taken by [[King Dedede]] along with [[Luigi]] and [[Ness]]. After Mario and Pit defeat Link and Yoshi in a misunderstanding (having beforehand defeated a [[False Zelda|dark clone of Zelda]] when Bowser ambushed and turned her into a trophy), Mario briefly sees Peach's trophy in Dedede's possession. Peach and the trophies are taken to Dedede's Castle, where King Dedede gives them special badges. However, Dedede's Castle is raided by [[Bowser]] and his forces, who takes her with him upon noticing her in the rubble. Peach's badge is knocked off when Bowser is accosted by Mario and Pit.


[[File:WarioPeachTrophy.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Peach after being turned into a trophy by [[Wario]]]]
[[File:WarioPeachTrophy.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Peach after being turned into a trophy by [[Wario]]]]
If Peach is rescued, she will team up with Kirby and escape the stadium on a [[Warp Star]]. Peach and Kirby are chased by the [[Halberd]] and are forced to land on it. However, an [[Arwing]], which was hit by the Halberd's artillery, knocks them off the ship. Unfortunately, later on in the story, Peach gets caught off guard, resulting in Bowser turning Peach into a trophy with his [[Dark Cannon]] (leaving behind a [[False Peach|clone of Peach]]). As [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]] slay this clone, Mario and [[Pit (character)|Pit]] believe that they killed the real Peach, putting the two teams into a brief conflict.
If Peach is rescued, she will team up with Kirby and escape the stadium on a [[Warp Star]] after Wario takes Zelda. Peach and Kirby are chased by the [[Halberd]] and are forced to land on it. However, an [[Arwing]], which was hit by the Halberd's artillery, knocks them off the ship. Later on in the story, Kirby leaves Peach behind, making her an easy target for Bowser, who turns her into a trophy (with a [[False Peach|clone of Peach]] left behind with a Dark Cannon). As [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]] slay this clone, Mario and [[Pit (character)|Pit]] believe that they attacked the real Peach, putting the two teams into a brief conflict.


In the very latter part of the Subspace Emissary story, Peach and Zelda are found on the Halberd held captive in trophy form. After [[Shadow Bug]]s sneak in to engulf their trophies and copy their forms (resulting in their forming false versions of Peach and Zelda for a second time), they challenge [[Meta Knight]], [[Lucario]], and [[Solid Snake]], who just entered the room to rescue the two princesses. Once the "false forms" of Peach and Zelda are defeated, Peach and Zelda are rescued and able to join the rest of the group to help take back the Halberd and defeat [[Duon]], and then supplies [[Peach's Parasol|her parasol]] to Duon's original state, [[Mr. Game & Watch]], after briefly scolding him. After that process is done, Peach also runs into [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]] with the others, where they find [[Tabuu]], the true enemy. She gets hit by his Off Waves and turns back into a trophy along with the others, but Kirby, revived by one of King Dedede's badges, manages to save her and some of the others before going to face Tabuu in a final battle.
Regardless of Peach and Zelda's predicaments, the very latter part of the Subspace Emissary story shows them found on the Halberd held captive in trophy form. After [[Shadow Bug]]s sneak in to engulf their trophies and copy their forms (resulting in their forming false versions of Peach/Zelda for a second time), they challenge [[Meta Knight]], [[Lucario]], and [[Solid Snake]], who just entered the room. Once the "false forms" of Peach and Zelda are defeated, Peach and Zelda are rescued, though Snake instructs they remain in the room. The princesses disobey and explore the Halberd. When [[Fox]] battles the Halberd a second time, Peach is nearly caught in the crossfire. Zelda (as [[Sheik]]) attacks the Arwing in self-defense. Before their fight can escalate, Peach breaks them up, offering tea. Shortly afterwards, the three, along with Snake, Lucario, and [[Falco Lombardi]] defeat [[Duon]]. Peach then gifts [[Peach's Parasol|her parasol]] to Duon's original state, [[Mr. Game & Watch]], after briefly scolding him. Uniting with all the other fighters, Peach also goes into [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]] with the others, where they all find [[Tabuu]], the true enemy. She gets hit by his Off Waves and turns back into a trophy along with everyone, but Kirby, revived by one of King Dedede's badges, manages to save her and some of the others before going to face Tabuu in a final battle.


===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''===
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Peach makes an appearance as a returning playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. While her appearance is mostly the same as in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', her design is now less detailed to reflect her cartoony nature. She retains her moveset from the past installments, though many of her moves now have added aesthetic effects such as rainbows, hearts, and sparkles. Her running animation has also been changed to be based on ''Super Mario 3D World''. In addition, she has two additional color palettes, with one of them being based on her Fire Flower color scheme from ''Super Mario 3D World''. Her eighth color palette features a black dress, while the panniers, stripes, and hem are electric yellow.
Peach is a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Peach's design is less realistic to reflect her cartoony nature. Peach has the same moveset as before, now with added aesthetic effects such as rainbows, hearts, and sparkles. Peach's running animation was changed to be more similar to ''Super Mario 3D World''. In addition, she has two additional color palettes, with one of them being based on her Fire Flower color scheme from ''Super Mario 3D World''. Her eighth color palette features a black dress, while the panniers, stripes, and hem are electric yellow.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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Peach returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a playable character, where she is unlockable for the first time in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. When Peach grabs an opponent, Toad appears and attacks them instead of Peach for her pummel, and two of her throws. The Toad special move itself has also been slightly changed, with Toad appearing in front of Peach when the move is used instead of Peach holding him up. [[Princess_Daisy#Super_Smash_Bros._Ultimate|Daisy]] also makes her playable ''Super Smash Bros.'' debut as an Echo Fighter (a fighter whose attacks, animations and abilities are directly based on those of another fighter in the game) based on Peach. Owing to this, Peach's second costume is changed to being a pure gold dress. Peach's forward smash is now known as A Tool for Every Job, while her up smash is called Ribbon Dance.
Peach is an unlockable playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. There are some difference with Peach than in previous games of the series. When Peach {{iw|smashwiki|grab}}s an opponent, Toad appears and attacks them instead of Peach for her pummel, and two of her throws. Using the Toad special move causes Toad to appear in front of Peach instead being held up. [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] is introduced as a playable character, being a {{iw|smashwiki|clone}} of Peach. Because of this, Peach's second costume, which was based on Daisy in previous appearances, has been changed to a golden dress. Peach's {{iw|smashwiki|forward smash}} is titled A Tool for Every Job, while her {{iw|smashwiki|up smash}} is called Ribbon Dance. Peach's victory theme, which is the orchestral arrangement of the level clear theme from ''Super Mario Bros.'' (and is shared with Mario, [[Dr. Mario]], Luigi, and Daisy), has been slightly shortened and sped up compared to the previous installments.
 
On a side note, as with several other returning characters, Peach's victory theme, which is the orchestral arrangement of the level clear theme from ''Super Mario Bros.'' (and is shared with Mario, [[Dr. Mario]], Luigi and in this game, Daisy), has been slightly shortened and sped up compared to the previous installments.
 
Two [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]] in the game are based on the adult form of Peach, aside from her fighter spirit. One of them is her [[Cat Mario|Cat form]], known as Cat Princess Peach in-game, while the other is based on her wedding appearance from ''Super Mario Odyssey''. The latter is an Ace-class support spirit that helps the user recover a large amount of health when they are critically damaged during a fight. The spirit can be encountered in The Final Battle portion of [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Adventure|World of Light]], or obtained from Peach's ''Super Mario Odyssey'' [[amiibo]]. In the spirit battle, the player, who takes constant damage, faces Peach and Mario in their wedding costumes on the [[New Donk City Hall (stage)|New Donk City Hall]] stage. To win the battle, only Peach has to be defeated.


====Classic Mode route====
Two [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]] are based on the adult form of Peach, aside from her {{iw|smashwiki|fighter spirit}}. One of them is [[Cat Mario|Cat Princess Peach]], while the other is an Ace-class {{iw|smashwiki|support spirit}} that depicts her wedding appearance from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' and helps the user recover lots of {{iw|smashwiki|damage}} if they had taken a lot during a {{iw|smashwiki|Versus Mode|match}}. The Wedding Peach spirit appears in {{iw|smashwiki|The Final Battle}} portion of {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}}, but it can also be obtained from Peach's ''Super Mario Odyssey'' [[amiibo]]. In the spirit battle, the player, who takes constant damage, faces Peach and Mario in their wedding costumes on the [[New Donk City Hall (stage)|New Donk City Hall]] stage, but only Peach has to be defeated.
Peach's Classic Mode route has her fight villains who kidnap damsels on a recurring basis. The vast majority of the fighters in this route are ''Super Mario'' characters.
{|class="wikitable"style="margin: auto;"
!colspan="5"|No Damsel in Distress
|-
!width=20px|Round
!width=150px|Opponent(s)
!width=100px|Rule
!width=100px|Stage
!width=250px|Song
|-
!1
|[[Bowser Jr.]]
|
|[[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros.)|Mushroom Kingdom]]
|Delfino Plaza
|-
!2
|[[Ganondorf]]
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|[[Mushroomy Kingdom]]
|Dark World <small>(for 3DS / Wii U)</small>
|-
!3
|[[Donkey Kong]] (red costume)
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|[[75 m (stage)|75 m]] (Battlefield)
|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley
|-
!4
|[[Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]], [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]], [[Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]], [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]], [[Roy Koopa|Roy]], [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]]
|Horde Battle
|[[Mushroom Kingdom U]]
|Fortress Boss - Super Mario Bros. 3
|-
!5
|[[King K. Rool]]
|
|[[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
|Gang-Plank Galleon
|-
!6
|[[Bowser]]
|
|[[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle]]
|King Bowser - Super Mario Bros. 3
|-
!Final
|[[Master Hand]], [[Crazy Hand]] ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|
|[[Final Destination]]
|Master Hand<br>Master Hand / Crazy Hand ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|}


==''Luigi's Mansion'' series==
Peach's route in {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} is titled No Damsel in Distress, where she fighters villains who kidnap damsels on a recurring basis. The vast majority of the fighters in this route are from the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Peach engages in the battles in the following order:
===''Luigi's Mansion''===
#[[Bowser Jr.]] on [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros.)|Mushroom Kingdom]]
Although Princess Peach herself does not make an appearance in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|remake]], she is mentioned by Toad who says that she sent them to look for Mario and help Luigi.
#[[Ganondorf]] on [[Mushroomy Kingdom]]
 
#[[Donkey Kong]] (red {{iw|smashwiki|Alternate costume|costume}}) on [[75 m (stage)|75 m]] ({{iw|smashwiki|Battlefield form}})
===''Luigi's Mansion 3''===
#A horde battle against [[Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]], [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]], [[Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]], [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]], [[Roy Koopa|Roy]], and [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]] on [[Mushroom Kingdom U]]
Peach makes her first physical appearance in the ''Luigi's Mansion'' series in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', where she is invited to [[The Last Resort]] alongside the Mario Bros. and a few Toads, only to be trapped in a painting like everyone else, except for Luigi. Peach is the last to be freed from her painting, right after Mario is freed and leads Luigi to it; however, [[King Boo]] immediately traps her and everyone else in a single painting, again with the exception of Luigi, who was saved by [[Polterpup]]. After King Boo is defeated, Luigi frees everyone from the painting, and Peach then contributes in rebuilding the hotel.
#[[King K. Rool]] on [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
#[[Bowser]] on [[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle]]
#Final boss against {{iw|smashwiki|Master Hand}}, as well as {{iw|smashwiki|Crazy Hand}} in {{iw|smashwiki|Difficulty|intensity}} 7.0 or higher, on {{iw|smashwiki|Final Destination (SSBU)|Final Destination}}


==''Mario & Luigi'' series==
==''Mario & Luigi'' series==
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''===
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''===
[[File:MLSS - Princess Peach Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Solo picture of Peach for ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'']]
[[File:MLSS - Princess Peach Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Artwork from ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'']]
Prior to the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Peach is notified by the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] that the witch [[Cackletta]] would come and try to steal her voice. Cackletta wants to do this in order to wake the [[Beanstar]], a star-shaped bean which can grant wishes to everyone. The Beanstar has been sleeping and can only be waken by a pure voice, in order to prevent abuse. Peach takes precautions, and when Cackletta and [[Fawful]], dressed as ambassadors, arrive at her castle, they are not received by Peach, but by [[Birdo]], who is disguised as the princess. Cackletta and Fawful unknowingly steal Birdo's voice and escapes from the castle, leaving Birdo with a voice of exploding characters. However, Mario, Luigi and Bowser, who are not aware of the true identity of the "princess", follow Cackletta to the Beanbean Kingdom before the real Peach is able to stop them (with Bowser's presence in particular also forcing her to avoid telling Mario and Luigi this).
Prior to the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Peach is notified by [[Prince Peasley]] of the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] that the witch [[Cackletta]] would come and try to steal her voice. Cackletta wants to do this in order to wake the [[Beanstar]], a star-shaped bean which can grant wishes to everyone. The Beanstar has been sleeping and can only be waken by a pure voice, in order to prevent abuse. Peach takes precautions, and when Cackletta and [[Fawful]], dressed as ambassadors, arrive at her castle, they are not received by Peach, but by [[Birdo]], who is disguised as the princess. Cackletta and Fawful unknowingly steal Birdo's voice and escapes from the castle, leaving Birdo with a voice of exploding characters. However, Mario, Luigi and Bowser, who are not aware of the true identity of the "princess", follow Cackletta to the Beanbean Kingdom before the real Peach is able to stop them (with Bowser's presence in particular also forcing her to avoid telling Mario and Luigi this).


After Mario and Luigi have presumably killed Cackletta at the [[Woohoo Hooniversity]], Peach goes to the Beanbean Kingdom by plane. Peach reveals Birdo's disguise, thanks Mario and Luigi for taking care of the Cackletta problem, and decides to spend the holidays in the Beanbean Kingdom. She express the wish to travel to [[Little Fungitown]], a settlement of Toad emigrants, which is lying across the dangerous [[Teehee Valley]]. Toadsworth insists that Mario and Luigi should accompain the princess on this journey. During their venture through Teehee Valley, Peach has to be protect from any harm in the desert. When she disappears from Mario and Luigi's view, [[Gritty Goomba]]s appear instantly and take her to an underground dungeon. If talked to her, she will also head in the opposite direction, due to a suggestion made by Toadsworth earlier. At the valley's end, Peach run into [[Trunkle]], a giant rock monster, but Mario and Luigi save her from it before it is too late.
After Mario and Luigi have presumably killed Cackletta at the [[Woohoo Hooniversity]], Peach goes to the Beanbean Kingdom by plane. Peach reveals Birdo's disguise, thanks Mario and Luigi for taking care of the Cackletta problem, and decides to spend the holidays in the Beanbean Kingdom. She express the wish to travel to [[Little Fungitown]], a settlement of Toad emigrants, which is lying across the dangerous [[Teehee Valley]]. Toadsworth insists that Mario and Luigi should accompain the princess on this journey. During their venture through Teehee Valley, Peach has to be protect from any harm in the desert. When she disappears from Mario and Luigi's view, [[Gritty Goomba]]s appear instantly and take her to an underground dungeon. If talked to her, she will also head in the opposite direction, due to a suggestion made by Toadsworth earlier. At the valley's end, Peach run into [[Trunkle]], a giant rock monster, but Mario and Luigi save her from it before it is too late.
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===''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''===
===''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''===
[[File:Princess Peach PiT.png|thumb|upright=0.7|left|Solo picture of Peach for ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'']]
[[File:Princess Peach PiT.png|thumb|upright=0.7|left|Artwork from ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'']]
{{see also|Baby Peach}}
{{see also|Baby Peach}}
''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' starts with a flashback to the past. [[Toadsworth the Younger]] greets [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] and tells them that [[Baby Peach|the princess]] needs playmates. When they enter the room she is in, [[Baby Bowser]] has taken Peach. After Baby Mario defeats Baby Bowser, the [[Shroob]]s invade the Mushroom Kingdom and attack the castle. Baby Bowser calls [[Kamek]] to escort them out of the castle, who arrives and takes them out with the Koopa Cruiser just in time.
''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' starts with a flashback to the past. [[Toadsworth the Younger]] greets [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] and tells them that [[Baby Peach|the princess]] needs playmates. When they enter the room she is in, [[Baby Bowser]] has taken Peach. After Baby Mario defeats Baby Bowser, the [[Shroob]]s invade the Mushroom Kingdom and attack the castle. Baby Bowser calls [[Kamek]] to escort them out of the castle, who arrives and takes them out with the Koopa Cruiser just in time.
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===''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''===
===''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''===
[[File:Princess Peach Artwork - Mario & Luigi Dream Team.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Solo picture of Princess Peach for ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'']]
[[File:Princess Peach Artwork - Mario & Luigi Dream Team.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Artwork from ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'']]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toadsworth travel to [[Pi'illo Island]] for a vacation they were invited to. After arriving at [[Pi'illo Castle]] and watching a brief presentation on the history of the island, Peach begins searching the presentation room at the mention of Pi'illo Castle's hidden treasure. After being implored to stop being so reckless by Toadsworth when she steps on the nearby platform, they both accidentally cause it to blast deeper into the castle.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toadsworth travel to [[Pi'illo Island]] for a vacation they were invited to. After arriving at [[Pi'illo Castle]] and watching a brief presentation on the history of the island, Peach begins searching the presentation room at the mention of Pi'illo Castle's hidden treasure. After being implored to stop being so reckless by Toadsworth when she steps on the nearby platform, they both accidentally cause it to blast deeper into the castle.


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The princesses are able to escape at Bowser's Castle, but are soon caught and recaptured by the Bowser Jr. duo. Despite this, the Bowser Jrs are promptly defeated by Mario's team and the princesses escape with them. They return to [[Peach's Castle]] and reassemble it after it was blown up by the [[Koopa Troop]] as retaliation for the Bowser Jrs' loss to Mario's team. Once the Mario team defeats [[Shiny RoboBowser]], they regroup at the castle. She says goodbye to her paper self as she returns to the ''Paper Mario'' world.
The princesses are able to escape at Bowser's Castle, but are soon caught and recaptured by the Bowser Jr. duo. Despite this, the Bowser Jrs are promptly defeated by Mario's team and the princesses escape with them. They return to [[Peach's Castle]] and reassemble it after it was blown up by the [[Koopa Troop]] as retaliation for the Bowser Jrs' loss to Mario's team. Once the Mario team defeats [[Shiny RoboBowser]], they regroup at the castle. She says goodbye to her paper self as she returns to the ''Paper Mario'' world.
===''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''===
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In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', Peach appears together with [[Dorrie]] and a team of characters wearing orange bands. Her role in the game is unknown.


==''Mario Pinball Land''==
==''Mario Pinball Land''==
In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', Peach and Mario visit [[the Fun Fair]]. Peach is enthralled by the [[Sky Cannon]] and decides to try it for herself. After she is in the cannon, a pair of Goombas rotates the cannon so that it points at Bowser's Castle, causing Peach to be blasted right into the castle's gates. Mario turns himself into the shape of a pinball in order to progress through the pinball levels to rescue Peach. After he rescues her from Bowser, they both return to the Fun Fair to ride the roller coaster together.
Peach is a supporting character in ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. She visits [[the Fun Fair]] with Mario. Peach is enthralled by the [[Sky Cannon]] and decides to try it for herself, but two [[Goomba]]s rotate the cannon to point towards Bowser's Castle, blasting Peach right into the castle's gates. Mario turns into the shape of a pinball to progress through the pinball levels and rescue Peach. After Peach is rescued, the two of them both return to the Fun Fair to ride the roller coaster together.
 
===''WarioWare'' series===
Peach makes cameo appearances in the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]. Peach appears in the [[NES Open Tournament Golf (microgame)|NES Open Tournament Golf]] microgame of ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', where she is seen smiling. Peach is one of the objects in the [[amiibo Tap]] microgame of ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', where Peach in her standard and wedding outfits from ''Super Mario Odyssey'' also appear as crude drawings if the player scans the respective amiibo in [[Wario's amiibo Sketch]].
 
==''SSX on Tour'' / ''NBA Street V3''==
Peach appears as a guest character in the Nintendo GameCube versions of both ''[[SSX on Tour]]'' and ''[[NBA Street V3]]''.


==''Mario Baseball'' series==
==''Mario Baseball'' series==
===''Mario Superstar Baseball''===
===''Mario Superstar Baseball''===
[[File:Peach msb opening.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Peach on the fielding end for Mario's team in the ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' opening]]
Peach is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. She, like the other captains, each receive a flyer that reads "Challenger Wanted." During an exhibition game with Yoshi, Peach hits a home run off Yoshi after the ball bounces off a music note block. Peach is teammates with Mario during an exhibition game between Mario and Wario. Peach, Daisy, and Red Toad are seen blacking out, fearing that Mario is going to be tagged out as Donkey Kong tries to receive the ball, but Mario nevertheless scores. Peach then receives the ball from Daisy and throws the ball to Yoshi to get Waluigi out at home plate. After Mario hits a walk-off home run, Peach and others storm the field to celebrate. In the final cinematic that plays after completing Challenge Mode via Special Cup, Peach is seen with other characters at the baseball field.
Peach is a playable character and team captain in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. This marks the first game she wears her two-piece athletic uniform free from a third-party crossover. She is tied with [[Boo]] for having the second best pitching stat in the game, trailing only to [[Waluigi]] and [[Bowser]]. Her fielding stat is also tied for the second best in the game with [[Diddy Kong]], only being slightly worse than [[Magikoopa|Magikoopa's]]. Her batting is slightly below average while her running is average. Her fielding skills are the [[Super Catch]] and [[Quick Throw]]. She can also make home-runs at times even though she is not as strong as other captains. Her special pitch is the [[Heart Ball]]. In the Challenge Mode, Peach learns it by purchasing the [[Lovely Heart]] item. She is the Team Captain for the [[Peach Monarchs]] (consisting of several [[Toad (species)|Toads]], [[Toadsworth]], [[Toadette]] and [[Daisy]] as sub-captain). In the Exhibition Mode, alternate names for Peach's team include the ''Peach Roses'', ''Peach Dynasties'' or ''Peach Princesses''.
 
During the opening cinematic, Peach is seen receiving a flyer with Bowser depicted on it with a description "Challenger Wanted", whereas other captains receive the same thing. During an exhibition game with Yoshi, Peach hits a home run off Yoshi after the ball bounces off a music note block. Peach is teammates with Mario during an exhibition game between Mario and Wario. Peach, Daisy, and Red Toad are seen blacking out, fearing that Mario is going to be tagged out as Donkey Kong tries to receive the ball, but Mario nevertheless scores. Peach then receives the ball from Daisy and throws the ball to Yoshi to get Waluigi out at home plate. After Mario hits a walk-off home run, Peach and others storm the field to celebrate.


For the Challenge Mode section of ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', Peach is one of the playable captains that the player can choose when she answers a challenge from Bowser to compete against his team. In order to advance, Peach has to go against the other captains working toward the same goal. Upon meeting certain criteria during matches, the opposing team that Peach's team was victorious against is now able to join hers. At some certain points, she has to answer a challenge from Bowser Jr..
Peach is both a playable character and a team captain. She is tied with [[Boo]] for having the second best pitching stat in the game, trailing only to [[Waluigi]] and [[Bowser]]. Her fielding stat is also tied for the second best in the game with [[Diddy Kong]], only being slightly worse than [[Magikoopa|Magikoopa's]]. Her batting is slightly below average while her running is average. Her fielding skills are the [[Super Catch]] and [[Quick Throw]]. She can also make home-runs at times even though she is not as strong as other captains. Peach's special pitch is the [[Heart Ball]], learned in Challenge Mode by purchasing the [[Lovely Heart]] item. She is the Team Captain for the [[Peach Monarchs]] (consisting of several [[Toad (species)|Toads]], [[Toadsworth]], [[Toadette]] and [[Daisy]] as sub-captain). In the Exhibition Mode, alternate names for Peach's team include the ''Peach Roses'', ''Peach Dynasties'' or ''Peach Princesses''. Peach is one of the playable captains in Challenge Mode, though in order to advance, Peach has to go against the other captains working toward the same goal of competing against Bowser. Upon meeting certain criteria during matches, the opposing team that Peach's team was victorious against join hers.
 
In the final cinematic that plays after completing Challenge Mode via Special Cup, Peach is seen with other characters at the baseball field.


===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
[[File:Peach-mss-intro-2.png|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Peach about to pass the ball to Mario in the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' opening]]
[[File:Peach-mss-intro-2.png|thumb|upright=1.2|left|Peach about to pass the ball to Mario in the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' opening]]
Peach reprises her role as a playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' as one of the Team Captains. Although Peach serves as the despot of the [[Baseball Kingdom]], she also participates in the baseball games themselves (as seen in [[Mario Super Sluggers#The Opening|the game's overall opening]]). Her home stadium is the [[Peach Ice Garden]], which has the appearance of an ice palace; it can be played in both daytime and nighttime setting. Outside of the stadium is a rose and flower garden. Peach's batting and running stats remain unchanged from before, but both her pitching and fielding have been improved, and she is now tied with Boo for having the best pitching stat in the game. She loses her Super Catch ability, but still has the Quick Throw.
Peach is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. She is at the entrance of the [[Baseball Kingdom]] with [[Toadsworth]], greeting the other players as they arrive on a yacht. Later in the scene, she is shown to be passing the ball to Mario during a game. The next cinematic with Peach is shown after defeating Bowser in Challenge Mode, where she celebrates with the other characters in the middle of the infield before making their way to the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom to gaze towards the sunset before the lights come on for the night. Peach is seen in the final cinematic, standing by a table next to the umpire Lakitu at the [[Daisy Cruiser]], where the others are having desserts. When a display of fireworks set off, Peach and the others witness a show of [[Bob-omb Derby]] at [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]].


During the opening cinematic, Peach is seen at the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom with Toadsworth, greeting the other characters who arrive on a yacht. Later in the scene, she is shown to be passing the ball to Mario in an exhibition game.
Peach is both a playable character and a team captain. Peach has her own stadium, which is an ice palace titled [[Peach Ice Garden]]. Peach's batting and running stats remain unchanged from before, but both her pitching and fielding have been improved, and she is now tied with Boo for having the best pitching stat in the game. She loses her Super Catch ability, but still has the Quick Throw. Peach is unlockable in Challenge mode, after rescuing her from Bowser Jr. Upon being added to the Challenge Mode roster after completing the said case involving Peach, she has a unique talent to aid in exploration around stadiums using her well-known heart trademark, resembling her overall personality. Also at that point, she is able to assist in finding the other required Team Players to make up her team, the [[Peach Monarchs#Mario Super Sluggers|Peach Monarchs]].
 
As the story unfolds for ''Mario Super Sluggers''{{'}} Challenge Mode, [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] invade the Baseball Kingdom, sparking a civil war. During the course of gameplay for this mode, Peach is one of the five captains the player can adventure around with, but she first has to be rescued from Bowser Jr. by the entrance of the Peach Ice Garden. Upon being added to the Challenge Mode roster after completing the said case involving Peach, she has a unique talent to aid in exploration around stadiums using her well-known heart trademark, resembling her overall personality. Also at that point, she is able to assist in finding the other required Team Players to make up her team, the [[Peach Monarchs#Mario Super Sluggers|Peach Monarchs]].
 
In a cinematic after defeating Bowser in Challenge Mode, Peach is seen celebrating with the other characters in the middle of the infield. Afterwards, Peach and the others march towards the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom to gaze towards the sunset before the lights come on for the night. In the fourth and final cinematic, Peach stands by a table next to the umpire Lakitu at the Daisy Cruiser, where everyone else is having some desserts. When a display of fireworks set off, the characters retreat to Mario Stadium to witness a show of Bob-omb Derby, much to their excitement viewing the show of fireworks.
 
The icon for the [[Peach Monarchs]] team includes a sparkling heart with Peach's brooch in the middle, and has a crown on top.


==''Super Princess Peach''==
==''Super Princess Peach''==
[[File:Super Princess Peach02.png|thumb|upright=0.6|Gameplay of ''Super Princess Peach'']]
[[File:Princess Peach (Joy Vibe) - Super Princess Peach.png|thumb|x260px|Artwork from ''Super Princess Peach'', showing Peach with her Joy vibe]]
''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' marked a change of roles in the ''Super Mario'' franchise - Peach now has to save Mario and Luigi from Bowser. With the aid of a talking umbrella known as [[Perry]] - who was an amnesiac and therefore possessed a mysterious past - Peach travels to [[Vibe Island]], where Bowser moves his operations in order to obtain the [[Vibe Scepter]]. However, the [[Goomba]] who brought it to him had been affected by its magic, and with a calm, playful attitude, he uses the scepter on the entire island, thereby creating chaos.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. She is the main protagonist, and the game features a difference in roles where it is Peach who goes on a journey to rescue both Mario and Luigi from Bowser. With the aid of a talking umbrella known as [[Perry]] - who was an amnesiac and therefore possessed a mysterious past - Peach travels to [[Vibe Island]], where Bowser moves his operations in order to obtain the [[Vibe Scepter]]. However, the [[Goomba]] who brought it to him had been affected by its magic, and with a calm, playful attitude, he uses the scepter on the entire island, thereby creating chaos. With this, Peach is capable of using four Vibe techniques to help her through the areas. Princess Peach also was capable of floating for a short period of time like she was in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' (and subsequently, the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]), only this time she used Perry to hold her aloft rather than her dress. This ability is available on Toad's shop, and costs 100 coins. Eventually, Peach fights her way through the island's many hazards and rescues Luigi and many Toads after defeating [[Giant Kamek]]. Perry also become less amnesiac as time went on, eventually recovering his memory. After Peach defeats Bowser, she then rescues Mario. Ignoring Luigi completely, she shoves him to the side as she runs to Mario, and they swing around together, before he picks her up into his arms and gives her some flowers. Everyone then returns home together.
 
With this, Peach is capable of using four Vibe Techniques to help her through the areas. Princess Peach also was capable of floating for a short period of time like she was in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' (and subsequently, the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]), only this time she used Perry to hold her aloft rather than her dress. This ability is available on Toad's shop, and costs 100 coins.
 
Eventually, Peach fights her way through the island's many hazards and rescues Luigi and many Toads after defeating [[Giant Kamek]]. Perry also become less amnesiac as time went on, eventually recovering his memory. After Peach defeats Bowser, she then rescues Mario. Ignoring Luigi completely, she shoves him to the side as she runs to Mario, and they swing around together, before he picks her up into his arms and gives her some flowers. Everyone then returns home together.


==''Mario Strikers'' series==
==''Mario Strikers'' series==
[[File:MSC Freeze Frame.png|thumb|300px|left|Peach performing her ''Freeze Frame!'' ability in ''Mario Strikers Charged'']]
===''Super Mario Strikers''===
===''Super Mario Strikers''===
Peach is a Playmaker captain in the ''Mario Strikers'' games. In ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', her [[Super Strike]] is the [[Super Strike#Princess Peach - Royal Strike|Royal Strike]].
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''. She is a Playmaker captain in this game and its sequels. Peach's [[Super Strike]] is the [[Super Strike#Princess Peach - Royal Strike|Royal Strike]].


===''Mario Strikers Charged''===
===''Mario Strikers Charged''===
In ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', Peach has a different play style as compared to the previous installment. She is the most agile and her passing is the fastest. As a trade-off, her shooting ability and tackling strength is the weakest. Her deke involves her jumping a short distance, avoiding any possible body checks and even allowing her to jump over obstacles and goalies. Her [[Super Ability]] is [[Freeze Frame!]]. When Peach initiates her Super Ability in ''Mario Strikers Charged'', cameras flock in and start to take pictures of her and traps any opponents in picture frames. Cameras were also seen taking pictures of Peach during her ground entrance and on certain occasions when she is celebrating after scoring a goal for her team. When Peach executes her [[Mega Strike]], she turns into an angelic creature with wings, prior to knocking the ball down toward the goalie. Her number is 10 and her uniform colors are pink and blue. Peach's mission level is to defeat Daisy for the Star Cup. She is also the opponent of Bowser in his mission mode. Her theme song is a techno-inspired tune.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. Her play style is different than in ''Super Mario Strikers''. Peach is the most agile and passes faster than the other characters, whilst her shooting ability and tackling strength is the weakest. Peach's deke involves her jumping a short distance, avoiding any possible body checks and even allowing her to jump over obstacles and goalies. Her [[Super Ability]] is [[Freeze Frame!]], in which cameras flock in and start taking pictures of Peach, who traps any opponents in picture frames. Cameras are also seen taking pictures of Peach during her ground entrance and on certain occasions when she is celebrating after scoring a goal for her team. When Peach executes her [[Mega Strike]], she turns into an angelic creature with wings, prior to knocking the ball down toward the goalie. Peach has a pink or blue uniform with a number 10 on it. Peach's mission level is to defeat Daisy for the [[Star Cup]]. Bowser has her as an opponent during his mission mode. Peach's theme song is a techno-inspired tune.


===''Mario Strikers: Battle League''===
===''Mario Strikers: Battle League''===
In ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', Peach retains being a speed-oriented character; her speed and technique are her strongest statistics, while she has weaker strength and shooting. In fact, her speed ranks among the best in the game alongside [[Toad]], while her strength and shooting rank among the worst.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]''. She is a speed-oriented character as before, with speed and technique being her strongest statistics, although at the cost of weaker strength and shooting. Peach's speed ranks among the best alongside [[Toad]], while her strength and shooting rank among the worst.


==''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''==
==''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''==
In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', Peach is a Technical character. She excels in shooting the ball at a distance. Her special shot is the [[Heart Shot]]. To execute it, Peach starts by dribbling out the shape of a triangle. As she spins and flips a sea of hearts appear. The hearts lift Peach and the ball into the air. After one spin she blows a kiss and the ball, followed by the hearts fly into the net. The hearts then form a large heart from a bunch of small ones around the hoop. Peach's home turf is the [[Peach Field]].
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. She is billed a Technical character. Peach has her own court, [[Peach Field]]. Her [[Special Shot]], the [[Heart Shot]], causes a swarm of hearts to appear and left Peach and the ball to the goal. Peach wears her two-piece athletic uniform, but a sports dress can be unlocked as an alternative outfit by completing the [[Mushroom Cup]] as her.
 
Peach wears her two-piece athletic uniform in the game, but an alternative outfit can be unlocked for her, by completing the Mushroom Cup as her (which is her sports dress).


==''Mario & Sonic'' series==
==''Mario & Sonic'' series==
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''===
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''===
[[File:Peach msog results.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Peach celebrating her after-event results in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'']]
[[File:Peach msog results.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Peach celebrating her after-event results in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'']]
Peach appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', the first crossover sports installment featuring characters from both the ''Super Mario'' and ''Sonic'' universes competing in the Olympic events. In this installment, Peach is classified as a skill character sporting excellent ratings in events such as the track, archery, skeet, and aquatics. She has the highest level of skill of all female characters but the lowest power. Peach is also one of the fastest characters. Peach uses her heart abilities again in the Dream Events for this game. In Dream Fencing, Peach charges up and releases a huge pink heart. When the heart hits her opponent it explodes into smaller hearts. It has a very long range and Peach does not have to be close to her opponents. In Dream Table Tennis, Peach can make the ball disappear making it difficult to find. When she unleashes her shot, she spins around in a sea of hearts and then hits the ball. In the game's opening, Peach is seen in the ceremony and competing in [[100m (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|100m]] and [[100m Freestyle (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|100m Freestyle]].
Peach is a playable character in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Wii version]] and the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''. Peach is billed a Skill character, making her excel in events such as track, archery, skeet, and aquatics. Peach is tied with [[Tails]] for the lowest power out of any character, as well as poor stamina on par with [[Dr. Eggman]]'s. Peach is tied with [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] as the fastest character, despite not having a Speed classification like Daisy. In Dream Fencing, Peach charges up and releases a huge pink heart. When the heart hits her opponent it explodes into smaller hearts. It has a very long range and Peach does not have to be close to her opponents, as the heart acts like a projectile. In Dream Table Tennis, Peach can make the ball disappear making it difficult to find. When she unleashes her shot, she spins around in a sea of hearts and then hits the ball. In the opening of the Wii version only, Peach is seen in the ceremony and competing in [[100m (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|100m]] and [[100m Freestyle (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|100m Freestyle]].


===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''===
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''===
[[File:Msowg thegals.png|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Peach (third from left) posing with Blaze, Amy, and Daisy. (''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'')]]
[[File:Msowg thegals.png|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Peach (third from left) posing with Blaze, Amy, and Daisy. (''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'')]]
Peach reprises her role as a playable character in the ''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' series as a Skill-type character in the follow-up to the original, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', and a costume of her a [[Mii]] can wear can be bought from the in-game store. Like the other female participants in this game, Peach wears a specialized winter outfit that corresponds with and matches the overall theme of the Winter Olympic events. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Wii version]] of the game, Peach has a very high Skill stat, with average Acceleration, slightly lower Power and an incredibly low Speed. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|DS version]], Peach has high Jumping and Technique stats, average Speed and slightly lower Power and Stamina. Peach's special abilities include the Mid-Air Float ability (for both versions) and the Princess Dash ability, exclusive to the DS version. In the game's opening, Peach is seen in the ceremony and competing in [[Figure Skating (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Wii)|Figure Skating]].
Peach is a playable character in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Wii version]] and the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''. In the former version, Peach's costume is featured as an outfit for [[Mii]]s to wear, and it can be bought from the in-game store. Peach is billed a Skill player. She and the other female participants each wear a specialized winter outfit that corresponds with and matches the overall theme of the Winter Olympic events. Peach's special abilities include the Mid-Air Float ability as well as the Princess Dash ability in the Nintendo DS version only. In the opening scene of the Wii version, Peach is seen in the ceremony and competing in [[Figure Skating (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Wii)|Figure Skating]] with [[Amy]].


In the DS version's Adventure Tours story, Peach initially goes to Sparkleton to peek at the snow festival, and upon Mario and [[Sonic]] finding her, she is challenged by Mario to the [[Snow Machine Fight]] dream event, and is defeated, joining the group afterwards. She later competes in the Snow Machine Fight dream event again for the sake of a Goomba who wants to see how good she is. After winning the event, she receives a [[Shooting Rifle]] the Goomba obtained from Bowser that allows the group to compete in games that include shooting. Once the group returns to Frostown and encounters the unhappy Thwomp there, Peach cheers up the Thwomp and gets it to move, allowing everyone to now access the area at the end of the newly opened path.
In the Adventure Tours mode of the handheld version, Peach initially goes to [[Sparkleton]] to peek at the snow festival. She is challenged by Mario to the [[Snow Machine Fight]] dream event, and joins the group after losing. She later competes in the Snow Machine Fight dream event again to demonstrate her talent to a [[Goomba]], and after winning, Peach receives a [[Shooting Rifle]], allowing for participation in Shooting events. Back at [[Frostown]], Peach can cheer up the [[Thwomp]] and get it to move aside, opening access to a previously blocked path.


===''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''===
===''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''===
[[File:MASATLOG Peach.png|thumb|upright=1.5|Peach competing in Rhythmic Ribbon in the opening of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'']]
[[File:MASATLOG Peach.png|thumb|upright=1.5|Screenshot from ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' of Peach competing in Rhythmic Ribbon in the opening]]
Peach reappears as a Skill type playable character in the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', wearing her usual athletic uniform for most [[Event]]s, her winter outfit for [[Equestrian (class)|Equestrian]] events and a leotard for [[Gymnastics]] and [[Aquatics]] events. Peach appears in the opening with all of the other athletes at the start, as well as later competing in [[Synchronized Swimming]] and [[Rhythmic Ribbon]]. A Mii outfit based on Peach returns, but has been updated to use her regular sports outfit rather than her winter one, and Peach also appears as a character that can be spoken to in order to play minigames and earn stickers in London Party mode.
Peach is first seen in the opening of the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Wii version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', first appearing at the start with the other athletes and later competing in [[Synchronized Swimming]] with Amy, Daisy and [[Blaze]], and in Rhythmic Ribbon by herself. Peach is a playable character, and she is classified as a Skill type. Peach wears her usual athletic uniform in most [[Event]]s, her winter outfit in [[Equestrian (class)|Equestrian]] events, and a leotard in both [[Gymnastics]] and [[Aquatics]] events. There is a Mii outfit based on Peach, and she is one of the characters in London Party mode who can be spoken to in order to play minigames and earn stickers.


In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], Peach is included in the Girls group, alongside [[Amy]], Daisy, and [[Blaze]], meaning that she is only playable in certain events. In the Story Mode, Peach first appears with Blaze protecting a group of Toads from some [[imposter]]s, which they manage to defeat and then rescue Daisy and Amy. When the group find [[Rouge]], Peach defeats her in an event to stop her brainwashing, and then Rouge leads the group to the [[fog machine]] in [[Hyde Park]], which Blaze destroys. Peach decides to stay in Hyde Park with the other Girls to keep an eye on things there, and the group later call Mario, Luigi, Sonic and [[Tails]] when they face Bowser and [[Dr. Eggman]] to offer support. Peach later appears at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. In the bonus episodes, Peach volunteers to help with the invitations for the Olympic Games, and when Daisy visits them and offers to take Amy shopping, Peach defeats her in an Olympic event to convince her to help. When Bowser's invitation is accidentally damaged, Peach ends up rewriting it. Peach also helps Amy defeat Bowser and Dr. Eggman when they come for their invitations early, but decides to let them have them anyway as they hadn't caused any trouble. When Peach returns after finding Bowser and Dr. Eggman's invitations missing, the group find that they have left and assume that they must have found their invitations anyway, and they head on a shopping trip to celebrate. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Peach can be obtained from the badge machine.
Peach is also playable in the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]]. Peach is included in the Girls group, alongside Amy, Daisy, and Blaze, all of whom are playable only during certain events. In the Story Mode, Peach first appears with Blaze protecting a group of Toads from some [[imposter]]s, which they manage to defeat and then rescue Daisy and Amy. When the group find [[Rouge]], Peach defeats her in an event to stop her brainwashing, and then Rouge leads the group to the [[fog machine]] in [[Hyde Park]], which Blaze destroys. Peach decides to stay in Hyde Park with the other Girls to keep an eye on things there, and the group later call Mario, Luigi, Sonic and [[Tails]] when they face Bowser and [[Dr. Eggman]] to offer support. Peach later appears at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. In the bonus episodes, Peach volunteers to help with the invitations for the Olympic Games, and when Daisy visits them and offers to take Amy shopping, Peach defeats her in an Olympic event to convince her to help. When Bowser's invitation is accidentally damaged, Peach ends up rewriting it. Peach also helps Amy defeat Bowser and Dr. Eggman when they come for their invitations early, but decides to let them have them anyway as they hadn't caused any trouble. When Peach returns after finding Bowser and Dr. Eggman's invitations missing, the group find that they have left and assume that they must have found their invitations anyway, and they head on a shopping trip to celebrate. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Peach can be obtained from the badge machine.


===''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''===
===''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''===
Peach appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', once again as a Skill-type character. She has a high technique stat, as well as above average acceleration, max speed, and stamina, but low power. In this game, she shares special animations with Mario, demonstrating their relationship.  
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. She is an athlete of the Skill type with a high technique stat, as well as above average acceleration, max speed, and stamina, but low power. Peach shares special animations with Mario, demonstrating their relationship.


===''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''===
===''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''===
Peach appears as a Skill-type playable character in ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'', in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|3DS]] and [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Wii U]] versions. On the Opening Segment, Peach Appears in The Opening Ceremony and Competing in [[Duel Beach Volleyball]]. In the 3DS version, she is exclusive to the [[Golf (event)|Golf]] and [[100m Freestyle Swimming (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|100m Freestyle Swimming]] events, as well as their Plus versions. In the game's opening, Peach is seen in the ceremony and competing in [[Duel Beach Volleyball]].
Peach is a playable character in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Wii U]], [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition|arcade]] versions of ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''. She is classified as a Skill character. Peach is playable only in the [[Golf (event)|Golf]] and [[100m Freestyle Swimming (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|100m Freestyle Swimming]] events, as well as their Plus versions, in the Nintendo 3DS version.
 
In [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition|the arcade version]], Peach is a Technique-type playable character, with excellent technique and above average speed, though also with lower power.


===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''===
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''===
Peach reappears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' as a playable character, now wearing appropriate sporting clothing depending on the event. In addition to being playable in the Tokyo 2020 events, she is also among the eight characters playable in the Tokyo 1964 events, using her appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'' In the Story Mode, Peach is first encountered in Chapter 11, where she is shown to be competing in the Archery event; she then joins the player's party after [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] defeats her. Later on, in Chapter 13, she beats [[Larry Koopa]] in Equestrian in order to win back the Excitement Battery, before teaming up with [[Yoshi]] to beat [[Shadow (character)|Shadow]] and [[Knuckles]] in Badminton during Chapter 15. At the end of the game, she is shown rejoicing alongside Amy. In the game's opening, Peach is seen participating in Equestrian.  
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' and [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020|the arcade version]]. She is one of the characters whose outfits change between events. She is classified as a Technique character. Peach is playable in both the Tokyo 2020 and Tokyo 1964 events. In the Story Mode, Peach is first encountered in Chapter 11, where she is shown to be competing in the Archery event; she then joins the player's party after [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] defeats her. Later on, in Chapter 13, she beats [[Larry Koopa]] in Equestrian in order to win back the Excitement Battery, before teaming up with [[Yoshi]] to beat [[Shadow (character)|Shadow]] and [[Knuckles]] in Badminton during Chapter 15. At the end of the game, she is shown rejoicing alongside Amy. In the game's opening, Peach is seen participating in Equestrian.


In [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020|the arcade version]], Peach is a Technique character, having the same statistics as the arcade version of the previous installment.
==''Itadaki Street'' series==
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' and an unlockable playable character in ''[[Fortune Street]]''. Both games include Peach's Castle as one of the playable stages. Peach can be unlocked in ''Fortune Street'' by placing first or second on the Peach's Castle board in Tour Mode, and said game also features her as a rank S character.


==''Itadaki Street'' series==
==''Mario Sports Mix''==
Peach, along other ''Super Mario'' franchise characters and several characters from the ''Dragon Quest'' series, appeared in the game ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''. In that game her castle was also a playable stage.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. She is a Technical character with average speed, although her power stat is very low. Peach's home court is [[Peach's Castle (Mario Sports Mix)|her castle]] which is compatible with the four featured sports (basketball, volleyball, hockey, and dodgeball). Peach's special move involves releasing four large hearts capable of stunning characters of the opposing team.


Peach also appears in ''[[Fortune Street]]'', as an unlockable character, unlocked by placing first or second on the Peach's Castle board in Tour Mode. She is a rank S character, which means when she is played by CPU, she is a very hard character to beat.
==StreetPass Mii Plaza==
Peach also appears on the Puzzle Swap panel "Starlets" in [[StreetPass Mii Plaza]], alongside [[Rosalina]], [[Pauline]], [[Zelda]] and Toon Zelda.


==''Mario Sports Mix''==
==''The Cat Mario Show''==
Peach appears in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' as one of the Technical characters for the game. She has a high technique stat and average speed, but her power stat is very low. Like in ''Mario Hoops 3-on-3'', her home court is [[Peach's Castle (Mario Sports Mix)|her castle]] which is compatible with the four featured sports (basketball, volleyball, hockey, and dodgeball). Her special move in this game involves releasing four large hearts that will stun characters of the opposing team upon their contact with them.
Peach, or more accurately, her Cat Peach form, is a character on the Virtual Console series ''[[The Cat Mario Show]]''.


==''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''==
==''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''==
Peach appears as a helper character in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. She is unlocked after the player completes World 8, and her attribute is Light.
Peach is a helper character in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. She is unlocked after the player completes World 8, and her attribute is Light.


As a helper, Peach's skill restores half of the party's maximum HP, while her helper skill raises the ATK of all teammates by 3x, as long as the party's current HP is at or above 50% its maximum value.
As a helper, Peach's skill restores half of the party's maximum HP, while her helper skill raises the ATK of all teammates by 3x, as long as the party's current HP is at or above 50% its maximum value.
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All Peach variations have RCV as their strongest stat, while their HP and ATK are only at average levels.
All Peach variations have RCV as their strongest stat, while their HP and ATK are only at average levels.
==''Minecraft''==
Peach is a playable {{iw|minecraftwiki|skin}} in the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]''. A [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]] skin is also playable.
==Nintendo Switch Online trailer==
In the [[Nintendo Switch Online]] trailer in the September 13 {{iw|nwiki|Nintendo Direct}}, Peach was seen as one of the players in various portions of the Online Play, and during the Nintendo Entertainment System portion showing online gameplay, Peach and Bowser Jr. were shown playing against each other remotely with the Nintendo Entertainment System version of ''Dr. Mario''.


==''Mario Sports Superstars''==
==''Mario Sports Superstars''==
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==''Mario + Rabbids'' series==
==''Mario + Rabbids'' series==
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
Peach reappears as a playable character in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''. Peach, along with Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi, was sucked into the vortex linking the [[Rabbid]]s to the Mushroom Kingdom at the beginning of the game, and later rejoiced when Mario returned safely. She later freed Mario and one of his Rabbid partners from [[Icicle Golem]] in the level [[It Came From the Freezer]], and joins as a playable character afterwards.
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''. Peach, along with Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi, was sucked into the vortex linking the [[Rabbid]]s to the Mushroom Kingdom at the beginning of the game, and later rejoiced when Mario returned safely. She later freed Mario and one of his Rabbid partners from [[Icicle Golem]] in the level [[It Came From the Freezer]], and joins as a playable character afterwards.


Peach's primary weapon is a [[Boomshot]], a short-range weapon that can hit more than one target in front of her, and her secondary weapon is a [[Grenaduck]]. Her weapons' Super Effects are [[Burn]] and [[Freeze]]. Peach has balanced offense and defense with high mobility, possessing the second highest health points after [[Yoshi]]. Her Team Jump can heal heroes within landing radius. Her techniques are a reaction shot called Royal Graze and Protect, which allows her shield her allies from damage by absorbing some (if not all) of their damage. Also, she has her Rabbid counterpart, [[Rabbid Peach]], who gets jealous of Peach being with Mario all the time.
Peach's primary weapon is a [[Boomshot]], a short-range weapon that can hit more than one target in front of her, and her secondary weapon is a [[Grenaduck]]. Her weapons' Super Effects are [[Burn]] and [[Freeze]]. Peach has balanced offense and defense with high mobility, possessing the second highest health points after [[Yoshi]]. Her Team Jump can heal heroes within landing radius. Her techniques are a reaction shot called Royal Graze and Protect, which allows her shield her allies from damage by absorbing some (if not all) of their damage. Also, she has her Rabbid counterpart, [[Rabbid Peach]], who gets jealous of Peach being with Mario all the time.


===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
Peach returns as a playable character in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. She now wields the Boom-Brella,<ref> https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/mario-plus-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-gold-edition-switch/ </ref> an umbrella-shaped weapon with a cannon attached to it that fires a powerful cone attack. Her technique is Team Barrier, which protects her allies similar to Protection. This effect also applies with her unlockable Barrier Jump skill.<ref> https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/mario-rabbids/sparks-of-hope/news-updates/54KqtyUg25UlrGQ20LC0ga/mario-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-a-deep-dive-into-combat-and-hero-archetypes </ref>
Peach is a playable character in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. She now wields the Boom-Brella,<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/store/products/mario-plus-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-gold-edition-switch|title=Mario + Rabbids® Sparks of Hope Gold Edition for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site|publisher=Nintendo of America (Nintendo.com)|accessdate=May 19, 2024|language=en-us}}</ref> an umbrella-shaped weapon with a cannon attached to it that fires a powerful cone attack. Her technique is Team Barrier, which protects her allies similar to Protection. This effect also applies with her unlockable Barrier Jump skill.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20220813154446/https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/mario-rabbids/sparks-of-hope/news-updates/54KqtyUg25UlrGQ20LC0ga/mario-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-a-deep-dive-into-combat-and-hero-archetypes|title=Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: a deep dive into combat and hero archetypes|publisher=Ubisoft|accessdate=May 19, 2024|language-en-us}}</ref>
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[[File:TSMBM Peach.png|thumb|100px|Artwork of Peach as she appears in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'']]
[[File:TSMBM Peach.png|thumb|100px|Artwork of Peach as she appears in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'']]
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Peach appears as a major character in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. She is voiced in the English version by [[Anya Taylor-Joy]] and in the Japanese version by [[Arisa Shida]]. She presides over the Mushroom Kingdom in her castle and enlists the help of Mario and Toad on an adventure to defeat Bowser and stop him from taking over the world. Her dress is more detailed than her video game counterpart, and her crown and jewelry look more realistic. In addition, her eyebrows are longer and some pink leggings are visible under her dress. She appears in both her normal dress outfit and her biker outfit that debuted in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', and is seen wielding an [[axe]]. Her [[Fire Mario|Fire Peach]] form also appears.
Peach is a major character in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. She is voiced in the English version by [[Anya Taylor-Joy]] and in the Japanese version by [[Arisa Shida]]. She presides over the Mushroom Kingdom in her castle and enlists the help of Mario and Toad on an adventure to defeat Bowser and stop him from taking over the world. Her dress is more detailed than her video game counterpart, and her crown and jewelry look more realistic. In addition, her eyebrows are longer and some pink leggings are visible under her dress. She appears in both her normal dress outfit and her biker outfit that debuted in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', and is seen wielding an [[axe]]. Her [[Fire Mario|Fire Peach]] form also appears.


Peach announces her plans to the Toads to stop Bowser by teaming up with the [[Great Kong Army]]. She then meets Mario, excited at meeting another human, and decides to test to "see what [Mario is] made of" as he asks to help save Luigi. During their training, she effortlessly completes the [[Training Course (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|course]], though despite Mario's several failed attempts, she decides to take him and Toad along.
Peach announces her plans to the Toads to stop Bowser by teaming up with the [[Kong army]]. She then meets Mario, excited at meeting another human, and decides to test to "see what [Mario is] made of" as he asks to help save Luigi. During their training, she effortlessly completes the [[Training Course (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|course]], though despite Mario's several failed attempts, she decides to take him and Toad along.


When Peach, Mario, and Toad are camping in a field of [[Fire Flower]]s, she explains that she had originally wandered into the Mushroom Kingdom as [[Baby Peach|a baby]] via a [[Warp Pipe|pipe]], and was lucky enough to have encountered Toads who took her in and raised her as one of their own, eventually crowning her as their princess. Mario suggests that maybe she came from the [[Earth|same world]] as he did, and she smiles and responds by saying that there is a huge universe with a lot of galaxies, leaving her true origins ambiguous.
When Peach, Mario, and Toad are camping in a field of [[Fire Flower]]s, she explains that she had originally wandered into the Mushroom Kingdom as [[Baby Peach|a baby]] via a [[Warp Pipe|pipe]], and was lucky enough to have encountered Toads who took her in and raised her as one of their own, eventually crowning her as their princess. Mario suggests that maybe she came from the [[Earth|same world]] as he did, and she smiles and responds by saying that there is a huge universe with a lot of galaxies, leaving her true origins ambiguous.
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During the reception, she knocks out [[Kamek]], transforms into [[Ice Mario|Ice Peach]] with the [[Ice Flower]] smuggled in her bouquet, and battles Bowser before she loses her power caused by [[King Bob-omb]] exploding. She and the others are then transported to Brooklyn and she is restrained by Bowser's army before the Mario brothers become invincible and defeat them all. A vanquished Bowser tries to plead mercy, but a disgusted Peach force-feeds him with a [[Mini Mushroom]]. She and the gang are then cheered as heroes of Brooklyn.
During the reception, she knocks out [[Kamek]], transforms into [[Ice Mario|Ice Peach]] with the [[Ice Flower]] smuggled in her bouquet, and battles Bowser before she loses her power caused by [[King Bob-omb]] exploding. She and the others are then transported to Brooklyn and she is restrained by Bowser's army before the Mario brothers become invincible and defeat them all. A vanquished Bowser tries to plead mercy, but a disgusted Peach force-feeds him with a [[Mini Mushroom]]. She and the gang are then cheered as heroes of Brooklyn.


A portrait of Peach as she appears on her letters to Mario in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' can be seen in the antiques shop.<ref>Illumination (December 8, 2022). [https://youtu.be/e-3sYL7vJTQ The Super Mario Bros. Movie | “Mushroom Kingdom” | Official Movie Clip]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 8, 2022.</ref>
A portrait of Peach as she appears on her letters to Mario in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' can be seen in the antiques shop.<ref>{{cite|author=Illumination|date=December 8, 2022|url=youtu.be/e-3sYL7vJTQ|title=The Super Mario Bros. Movie {{!}} “Mushroom Kingdom” {{!}} Official Movie Clip|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 8, 2022}}</ref>
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==''Princess Peach: Showtime!''==
==''Princess Peach: Showtime!''==
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[[File:PPS Peach Artwork.png|thumb|right|Peach using Sparkle with Stella.]]
Peach appears as the protagonist in ''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]'', marking the first game since ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' to feature Peach as the main character.<ref>Nintendo of America (June 21, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/live/s7t5jnpkCkI?feature=share&t=2513 Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023 - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref>
[[File:PPS Sparkle Theater Arrival.png|thumb|left|200px|Peach and the Toads arriving at the Sparkle Theater.]]
Peach is the protagonist of ''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]''. One day, Peach received an invitation to the [[Sparkle Theater]]. However, while there, a witch named [[Grape (character)|Grape]] alongside her group, the [[Sour Bunch]], invaded the theater and took its occupants hostage. Peach teams up with the theater's guardian, [[Stella]], to try and save everyone. Stella gives Peach the power of [[Sparkle]] in order to further assist Peach in saving the theater. After completing every stage per floor, it unlocks a dark door where a [[Darkle]] boss guards a floor. Completing all stages in a certain costume allows Peach and Stella to rescue a trapped [[Sparkla]] in the basement. Freeing all of the Sparklas allow Peach to access the dark door to Grape with the power of the Sparklas transforming her into [[Radiant Peach]]. Showing up to Grape as Radiant Peach, she defeats Grape. However, Grape reveals her true form [[Grape the Great]] and destroys the Sparkle Theater. With the help of the Theets' maximum Sparkle power, Peach becomes [[Super Radiant Peach]], helping her defeat Grape the Great. Upon Grape the Great's defeat, she fades from existence, and Peach repairs the Sparkle Theater. At the end of the game, Peach and the Sparklas [[Fourth wall|perform a curtain call]].


==Other appearances, cameos, and references==
==Merchandise==
[[File:NBAstreetV3 peach.jpg|thumb|85px|Artwork of Peach for ''NBA Street V3'']]
A wide range of Peach-themed merchandise has appeared to the public over the years. Items include plush dolls, action figures, slippers, key chains, mugs, wallpaper, [[Nintendo DS|DS]] kits, and shampoo bottles. Peach was also included in [[Super Mario Chess]] as one of the Bishops, alongside Princess Daisy. Peach had a central role in the story accompanying the CD [[White Knuckle Scorin']], and was even named in the opening song "Ignorance Is Bliss". Various official game soundtracks also make reference to Peach in their song title. Peach is featured in [[Nintendo Monopoly]], where her space costs $220 and takes the place of Indiana Avenue, and Peach is one of the four base Characters included in the Standard Edition (five in the Collector's Edition) of ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]''.
Peach is a minor character in ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'', appearing as '''Nurse Toadstool'''. Nurse Toadstool also had a brief cameo alongside Dr. Mario on the Japanese instructions for cleaning [[Family Computer|Famicom]] cassettes, with some official artwork cropping her lower half off.<ref>sayokoskatti (October 31, 2018). [https://twitter.com/sayokoskatti/status/1057540604387684352 ディスクシステムっていつ買ってもらったんだっけ?と思い、保証書を見たところ昭和61年12月でした。クリスマスプレゼントだったようです。 他にも90年代にベルト交換修理をした時の伝票や、書き換えに行った時の伝票などが一緒に残ってました。 #レトロコンシューマー愛好会]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Arc_Hound (October 31, 2018). [https://twitter.com/Arc_Hound/status/1057708680995635201 Turns out he was sitting on a chair all this time.] ''Twitter''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> Peach appears as a guest character in the GameCube version of ''[[SSX on Tour]]'', donning her sports mini dress. She also appears as a guest character in the GameCube version of ''[[NBA Street V3]]'', where she wears her uniform consisting of a sleeveless top and shorts for the first time.
 
Princess Toadstool makes a cameo in Game B of the NES version of ''[[Tetris]]'' alongside the Mario Bros. upon completing one of the heights, specifically height 5. Toadstool in particular is atop the highest turret applauding, and is the only one of the characters that appear that neither use a musical instrument or, in the case of the Mario Bros., do any dancing. As noted above, this was also one of her only two NES appearances that depicted her as having blonde hair in-game, the only other being ''NES Open Tournament Golf''.
 
Like the other Mario characters, Peach also frequently appears in the gag manga series ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' by Kodansha manga, with her appearing in the ''Mario Kart'' volume as well as the cover of the ''Super Mario World'' third volume.
 
Peach also makes an appearance in the [[Nintendo Monopoly]] board game, where her space costs $220 and takes the place of Indiana Avenue. In addition, Peach is one of the four base Characters included in the Standard Edition (five in the Collector's Edition) of ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]''.
 
Although Peach, or more accurately, Toadstool, herself does not physically appear in ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', she is mentioned in the game's manual, and in addition, a massive statue in her likeness played a major role in the game's story as the [[Black Sugar Gang]] had stolen it, and Wario had set out to retrieve it with the ulterior motive of holding it for ransom in order to gain his own castle. However, Wario would never get the chance to hold it for ransom as Mario managed to airlift it away after Wario defeated the Syrup Gang, including their leader [[Captain Syrup]].
 
Toadstool only appears in the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' version of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' However, her likeness is used for the [[curator]]s in the SNES version of the game, which is partly derived from her appearance in ''Super Mario World''.
 
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Peach has made numerous cameo appearances outside of the ''Super Mario'' franchise. In ''F-1 Race'', she appears on the fourth course waving, just before the player begins the race. Similarly, in ''[[wikirby:Kirby Super Star|Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[wikirby:Kirby Super Star Ultra|Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', she is located in the audience along with other ''Super Mario'' characters. Peach also made a cameo in ''[[wikipedia: The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series, including a painting of her in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' that could be seen through a window at the [[zeldawiki:Hyrule Castle|Hyrule Castle]] courtyard. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', a goat character named [[zeldawiki:Christine|Christine]] sends [[zeldawiki:Mr. Write|Mr. Write]] (based on Mr. Wright from ''{{wp|SimCity (1989 video game)|SimCity}}'') a portrait of Peach through a letter. In the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake, the portrait is replaced with [[:File:PeachwithParasol.png|promotional artwork of Peach holding her parasol]]. An item called the Peach Kart, a remote control kart with the princess, appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Nintendogs|Nintendogs]]'', and is only unlockable in ''Lab & Friends''; puppies like to chase after it, and when it drives around, the music from [[Peach Beach]] plays.
 
In addition, numerous other games make reference to her. One of the treasures in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' is called Peach Sandals, the description claims they have been worn by a princess, probably Peach, because of the name. This treasure was found in the first underwater level of this game, [[Wavy Waters]] of [[Wiggly Wilds]]. And in ''Ridge Racer DS'', a car featuring Peach's face on a hood is unlockable.
 
The [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|''Animal Crossing'' series]] also features multiple references to Peach. In ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: City Folk|City Folk]]'' and ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|New Leaf]]'', an item is available called [[Peach's Parasol]] that can be obtained respectively from Tom Nook's shop if the player earns 4,000 points or from Timmy and Tommy's store from purchasing a [[nookipedia:Fortune Cookie|fortune cookies]] to win a prize. ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp|Pocket Camp]]'' features Peach's Crown and Peach's Dress as clothing items, and in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|New Horizons]]'', the [[nookipedia:Item:Princess Peach Dress (New Horizons)|Princess Peach dress]], [[nookipedia:Item:Princess Peach Crown (New Horizons)|Princess Peach crown]], and [[nookipedia:Item:Princess Peach Shoes (New Horizons)|Princess Peach shoes]] can be obtained from [[nookipedia:Nook Shopping|Nook Shopping]] to celebrate [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]]. Additionally, the yellow variant of the [[nookipedia:Item:Tulip Surprise Box (New Horizons)|tulip surprise box]] will, when interacted, display a Princess Peach doll.
 
Peach also appears on the Puzzle Swap panel "Starlets" in [[StreetPass Mii Plaza]], alongside [[Rosalina]], [[Pauline]], [[Princess Zelda|Zelda and Toon Zelda]].


==Other appearances==
[[File:Bayo1 - Bayonetta Peach Costume.png|thumb|250x250px|[[Bayonetta]] in her Peach costume]]
[[File:Bayo1 - Bayonetta Peach Costume.png|thumb|250x250px|[[Bayonetta]] in her Peach costume]]
A wide range of Peach-themed merchandise has appeared to the public over the years. Items include plush dolls, action figures, slippers, key chains, mugs, wallpaper, [[Nintendo DS|DS]] kits, and shampoo bottles. Peach was also included in [[Super Mario Chess]] as one of the Bishops, alongside Princess Daisy. Peach had a central role in the story accompanying the CD [[White Knuckle Scorin']], and was even named in the opening song "Ignorance Is Bliss". Various official game soundtracks also make reference to Peach in their song title.
Princess Toadstool makes a cameo in Game B of the Nintendo Entertainment System version of ''[[nwiki:Tetris (NES)|Tetris]]'' alongside the Mario Bros. upon completing one of the heights, specifically height 5. Toadstool in particular is atop the highest turret applauding, and is the only one of the characters that appear that neither use a musical instrument or, in the case of the Mario Bros., do any dancing. This is one of Toadstool's only two appearances on Family Computer-related hardware depicting her with blonde hair, the only other being ''NES Open Tournament Golf''.
 
Peach has cameos in the DSi apps ''[[Mario Calculator]]'' and ''[[Mario Clock]]'' that appear via easter eggs. In the former, the player if they implement a number that matches their birthday, has Peach emerge after a flagpole sound effect, with four fireworks appearing. In the latter, collecting 1200 coins has Peach appearing in [[World 8-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 8-4]] to congratulate either Mario or Luigi (depending on which character the player used to reach the threshold) and tell them she is sending them on a new quest. In both instances, due to the apps being derived from the initial ''Super Mario Bros'', she utilized her NES sprite.
 
In the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]], Peach does not legitimately appear, but her [[Mini Peach|mini toy version]] does. Also, in some of the game series, her castle is one of the stages.
 
In the [[Wii U]] version of ''Bayonetta'' and ''Bayonetta 2'', there is an unlockable costume for [[Bayonetta]] and Jeanne that resemble Princess Peach, as well as a special moveset based on Mario and Peach's abilities. The costume consists of a shortened version of Peach's dress, with Mario dolls attached to it, and golden details. A palette swap for it is available, and resembles [[Princess Daisy]], but it lacks the Mario doll and instead has a Luigi doll. In both versions, her summon is Bowser.


In ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition'', one of the costumes is based off of Peach.
In the Game Boy version of ''[[nwiki:F-1 Race (Game Boy)|F-1 Race]]'', Peach appears on the fourth course waving, just before the player begins the race.


In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Peach appears as a playable skin, along with a [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]] skin.
Peach makes a cameo appearance in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'' and ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}''. She is seen in the audience with other ''Super Mario'' characters.


Peach, or more accurately, her Cat Peach form, is a character on the Virtual Console series ''[[The Cat Mario Show]]''.
Many references to Peach are in the [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|''Animal Crossing'' series]]. In ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: City Folk|City Folk]]'' and ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|New Leaf]]'', an item is available called [[nookipedia:Item:Peach's parasol (New Leaf)|Peach's parasol]] that can be obtained respectively from Tom Nook's shop if the player earns 4,000 points or from Timmy and Tommy's store from purchasing a [[nookipedia:Fortune Cookie|fortune cookies]] to win a prize. ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp|Pocket Camp]]'' features Peach's Crown and Peach's Dress as clothing items, and in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|New Horizons]]'', the [[nookipedia:Item:Princess Peach Dress (New Horizons)|Princess Peach dress]], [[nookipedia:Item:Princess Peach Crown (New Horizons)|Princess Peach crown]], and [[nookipedia:Item:Princess Peach Shoes (New Horizons)|Princess Peach shoes]] can be obtained from [[nookipedia:Nook Shopping|Nook Shopping]] to celebrate [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]]. Additionally, the yellow variant of the [[nookipedia:Item:Tulip Surprise Box (New Horizons)|tulip surprise box]] will, when interacted, display a Princess Peach doll.


In the Nintendo Switch Online trailer in the September 13 Nintendo Direct, she was seen as one of the players in various portions of the Online Play, and during the NES portion showing online gameplay, Peach and Bowser Jr. were shown playing against each other remotely with the ''Dr. Mario'' NES game.
A costume resembling Princess Peach is unlockable for [[Bayonetta]] and Jeanne in the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[nwiki:Bayonetta (game)|Bayonetta]]'' and ''[[nwiki:Bayonetta 2|Bayonetta 2]]''. The costume consists of a shortened version of Peach's dress, with Mario dolls attached to it, and golden details. A palette swap for it is available, and resembles [[Princess Daisy]], but it lacks the Mario doll and instead has a Luigi doll. In both versions, her summon is Bowser. There is also an unlockable special moveset based on Mario and Peach's abilities.
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==References==
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Princess Peach has made many appearances in the Super Mario franchise, from video games to publications. Her main appearances often involve her being kidnapped by Bowser.

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Toadstool's first appearance

Princess Toadstool, as she is called, is a non-playable character in Super Mario Bros. This is her first appearance overall. In the backstory, Bowser invades the Mushroom Kingdom, transforms its inhabitants into various objects, and kidnaps the princess to prevent her from being able to reverse the spell.[1] Princess Toadstool is eventually rescued by Mario and Luigi, who went on a journey to rescue her. In both the Super Mario All-Stars and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe reissues, Toadstool also kisses the player character on the cheek. If the player character rescues Toadstool while in his Small form in the first remake only, he is automatically given a Super Mushroom right before the kiss,[2] though in the second remake, Peach kneels to kiss the character in his Small form instead.[3] The Super Mario All-Stars release shows Toadstool in a cage above the lava, which had been reverted in Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, instead showing Toadstool on the ground, like in the original game.

Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels[edit]

Princess Peach (which was always her name outside of anglophone regions) is a non-playable character in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. Peach is kidnapped by Bowser again and eventually rescued by Mario or Luigi after he defeats Bowser. Peach is found in a room behind a door, and her subjects celebrated around them after she recited a poem. In the Super Mario All-Stars release, Peach is located in a cage dangling above a lava pit, like in the Super Mario Bros. remake within the same game. In the second remake included in Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, Peach is on the floor behind the destroyed bridge instead.

Super Mario Bros. 2 / Super Mario Advance[edit]

Princess Toadstool is a playable character in the Western Super Mario Bros. 2. She replaces Lina from the original game, Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic. Toadstool joins Mario, Luigi and Toad, the three other playable characters, to free Subcon from Wart. Peach's main ability is briefly floating after jumping, but she has slightly poor vertical jumps. Toadstool is the weakest of the player characters, as the takes the longest to pick up or pull out items.

Super Mario Bros. 3 / Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

Peach in Super Mario Bros. 3
Toadstool as she appears in Super Mario Bros. 3

Princess Toadstool is both a supporting and a non-playable character in Super Mario Bros. 3. For most of the game, Toadstool is not the damsel-in-distress, and she helps Mario and Luigi by sending items and supplying advice via letters to them. It is not until the defeat of Ludwig when Princess Toadstool gets kidnapped, revealed in a letter from Bowser. Mario and Luigi travel to Bowser's hideout in Dark Land and rescue her. In international releases, Toadstool joking says to the player character that she can be found in another castle.[4]

Toadstool has a slightly larger role in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. In the opening, Toadstool is shown receiving a letter about how the Koopalings are taking over various lands nearby and then dispatching Mario and Luigi. When the player character reaches the second area of World 8, Toadstool is seen transposed on a warp pipe behind a locked gate with the help bubble emerging, before suddenly vanishing while either screaming or crying for Mario. Toadstool's line of being in another castle was not retained in this version. She is displayed on the key art of the Blue Green Switch card.

For the 25th Anniversary release for Super Mario All-Stars, Nintendo submitted a letter with Toadstool being the in-universe author, in which she explains that she needs to find new pen-pals, after years of sending letters to Mario. Toadstool states that she sent a power-up for the reader and that they not tell Mario, lest he possibly get jealous, and provides a hint about how they should keep their power up handy as they re-discover their adventures in Super Mario All-Stars. Lastly, Toadstool informs the reader that they can get in touch with her "at another castle."

Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]

Princess Toadstool is a non-playable character in Super Mario World. She is on a vacation in Dinosaur Land with Mario and Luigi, only to be kidnapped by Bowser again and taken to his castle in the Valley of Bowser. Toadstool is only seen during the final boss fight and ending. In the battle, Toadstool is kept with Bowser in the Koopa Clown Car, from which she sometimes throws power-up items for the player character. After she is rescued, Toadstool kisses Mario or Luigi on the cheek, and during the credits, travels with Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi to Yoshi's House to observe the hatching of the rescued eggs with the other Yoshis.

In the reissue, Toadstool accompanies Mario and Luigi via Hot Air Balloon and looks on as Mario and Luigi explore in Dinosaur Land while in their Cape form. Mario and Luigi later return to find Toadstool gone, having been abducted by Koopas. The end sequence was slightly changed to have the Mario Bros. fly behind Toadstool, who is riding a Yoshi, to set up a picnic.

Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS[edit]

Peach is a non-playable character in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS. She invites Mario to the Mushroom Castle for cake, although Bowser takes over the Power Stars and seals Peach in the fresco over the entrance of the castle. Mario can optionally read two memos from Peach on his journey to rescue her, including The Princess's Secret Slide[5] and Bowser in the Dark World, teaching Mario how to fight Bowser (though it is only directly addressed as her in the original version). After Mario defeats Bowser and rescues Peach, she thanks Mario by kissing him and baking him a cake.

The localized anglophone releases mark the only instances in the Super Mario franchise to use both Peach's common name and her original Western name. International releases formerly type the latter with "Toadstool" and personally signed with "Peach" in pink underneath,[6] marking a transition to the widespread use of Peach's name internationally. International releases added a voice clip of Peach reading the letter. Both the Shindō Pak Taiō version and Super Mario 64 DS are additionally the only instances of both "Peach" and "Toadstool" being used in the same game outside of International releases, but only from the voice clip originating from international releases of Super Mario 64.[7]

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

Mario and Peach gaze towards the sunset at Sirena Beach.
Peach and Mario witness the sunset at Sirena Beach in the closing cinematic of Super Mario Sunshine.

Peach is both a supporting and a non-playable character in Super Mario Sunshine. She boards an airplane to Isle Delfino with Mario and Toadsworth for a vacation. While watching the tour video, Peach notices an ominous figure resembling Mario and tries to inform Mario and Toadsworth, both of whom are too distracted by the thought of what to do on vacation. At the airstrip, Peach is unsuccessful again at informing Mario and Toadsworth of the doppelganger's presence. Before Mario leaves to find help, she warns him to be careful, as she has an ominous feeling about the situation. Not too long after, when Mario is put on trail for polluting Isle Delfino, Peach is unsuccessful at defending him and informing of the shadowy doppleganger. While Mario is cleaning Delfino Plaza as part of his sentencing, Shadow Mario grabs Peach and runs off, but Mario manages to rescue her. After Mario collects ten Shine Sprites, Shadow Mario kidnaps Peach again and takes her to Pinna Park. When Mario confronts Shadow Mario after battling his Mecha-Bowser, Shadow Mario reveals his true identity, Bowser Jr., who says that Peach is his mother and that he is protecting her from Mario. Bowser Jr. then flees with Peach to Corona Mountain. In the last area, Peach is found in a giant hot tub with Bowser and Bowser Jr. Peach is rescued again after Mario defeats Bowser, and she shows Mario that the power of the Shine Sprites brought the sunshine back to Isle Delfino. Peach, Mario, and Toadsworth then spend the remainder of their vacation as they had originally intended.

New Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Princess Peach is a non-playable character in New Super Mario Bros. Peach is first seen with Mario in the intro cutscene, taking a walk around the castle, which is then struck by lightning. As Mario investigates, Bowser Jr. sneaks behind Peach and kidnaps her. Mario chases Bowser Jr., throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario is able to eventually confront both Bowser Jr. and his dad, Bowser, by rescuing Peach in the end. To show her thanks, Peach kisses Mario on the cheek, causing him to chuckle nervously.

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Princess Peach holding Luma in the Super Mario Galaxy opening sequence.
Peach with a Luma in the opening for Super Mario Galaxy

Peach is a non-playable character in Super Mario Galaxy. She invites Mario to the Star Festival, only for Bowser to soon lift Peach's Castle out of the ground and take Peach to the creation of his new galaxy. Mario tries to ride the castle before being attacked by Kamek, sending him flying into space. With the help of a Luma, Mario sets off to rescue Peach. Peach sends Mario letters with 1-Up Mushrooms throughout the game. After Mario rescues Peach and the universe is saved, Mario and Peach wake up in the Mushroom Kingdom reunited.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]

Princess Peach in a cage
Peach inside her cage in New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Peach is a non-playable character in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. It is her birthday, and Peach is celebrating it with friends at the castle. During that time, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings bring a cake into the castle and kidnap Peach, taking her to their airship. Mario, Luigi, and both Yellow Toad and Blue Toad give chase to hold them accountable. They eventually manage to find her in Bowser's airship, but Magikoopa takes her to Bowser's Castle and locks her in a cage. After being rescued, Peach takes a hot air balloon alongside Mario, and she either also alludes to a secret world that she has to tell Mario about, or otherwise asks him how his adventure was like.

Peach was initially planned to have a playable role in the game, although technical difficulties regarding her dress resulted in this concept being dropped in the final version.[8]

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Peach is a non-playable character in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Like the first game, the intro begins with Peach inviting Mario to the Star Festival again. When Mario arrives, a giant Bowser kidnaps Peach. Once Mario defeats Bowser, he returns to the Festival and enjoys a giant cake. In the end, when Mario collects the final Grand Star, he and Peach pose together.

Super Mario 3D Land[edit]

Bowser kidnapping Princess Peach, and with some Super Leaves around them.
Picture of Peach being taken hostage by Bowser after investigating what happened to the Tail Tree after a ferocious storm. (Super Mario 3D Land)

Peach is a non-playable character in Super Mario 3D Land. She is kidnapped by Bowser while investigating the damage that a ferocious storm had dealt to the Tail Tree. When Mario and a few Toads notice this the next day, Mario gives chase to find Peach and bring her back to safety. The postcards sent by Peach reveal that she managed to knock out a Goomba and had an unsuccessful attempt at escaping before Bowser placed her in a nearby cage. After Mario defeats Bowser the first time, Peach is taken by Bowser to his second castle, where she is tied to a Goal Poal. Peach tries to warn the player character about Bowser's incoming attack. After Bowser is defeated again, Peach is freed by Mario, and they dance together briefly before the Toads reappear with Super Leaves, allowing them and Mario to fly Peach back to her castle during the credits. When the game is completed entirely, a picture is shown of Peach accidentally gaining a Tanooki Suit-styled dress.

New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]

Peach is a non-playable character in New Super Mario Bros. 2. She is kidnapped by the Koopalings while Mario and Luigi explore the castle grounds. Upon learning of the kidnapping, Mario and Luigi give chase to hold each Koopaling (and Bowser) accountable for the capture and rescue Peach at the end. During the credits, Peach is carried by Mario until they reach the castle, to which they then do a curtsy.

New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]

Artwork of Princess Peach and two Toads in New Super Mario Bros. U
Peach and her Toad guards in New Super Mario Bros. U

Peach is a non-playable character in New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U. She is held captive in her own castle after Bowser throws the player characters out during a tea party. When the four notice from Acorn Plains that Peach's castle is held under siege, they give chase to rescue Peach and take back the castle. When the four reach the castle and manage to defeat Bowser for the first time, Peach can be seen high above a lone tower pleading for the heroes' help until bars and a barrier cover up the window and block further communication. She is rescued after Mario (absent from New Super Luigi U), Luigi, Yellow and Blue Toad prevail against the final battle against Bowser and Bowser Jr., and also proceeded to witness alongside the others the Koopa Troop's hasty retreat.

For the New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe installment, Toadette gains a form known as Peachette (after obtaining the Super Crown), which causes her to look much like Peach and gain Peach's Floating Jump. If the player fights Bowser and Bowser Jr. as Peachette, just prior to the boss fight, Peach will notice Peachette and express confusion before the barrier covers up the window.

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

Artwork of Princess Peach from Super Mario 3D World Artwork of Cat Peach from Super Mario 3D World.

Artwork of Princess Peach from Super Mario 3D World demonstrating her ability to perform the Floating Jump and Cat Peach

Princess Peach is a playable character in Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury alongside Mario, Luigi and Toad. Her inclusion was suggested by game producer Yoshiaki Koizumi.[9] Peach is first seen in the intro, taking a nighttime walk with Mario, Luigi, and Toad. Shortly after the Mario Bros. repair a Clear Pipe, the Green Sprixie Princess emerges from it, followed by Bowser, who traps her into a jar. Peach is the first to try and stop Bowser, immediately running for the Pipe and falling into it. She joined by her friends in their quest across the realms of the Sprixie Kingdom to free the Sprixie Princesses and defeat Bowser. Peach is the second slowest playable character after the unlockable Rosalina. Peach's jumps are tied with Mario's as the third best. Peach has the ability to temporarily hover in the air, as she did in Super Mario Bros. 2. Like every other character in the game, she can use all of the power-ups that appear. Her appearance changes slightly when using some of the power-ups, most notably the Fire Flower; when she grabs one, her hair, which is normally worn hanging down, is pulled back into a ponytail. Peach's Tanooki Suit is darker and has puffy pants and dark boots, rather than its Super Mario 3D Land design. When power-up forms and items are set to match each characters' color, Peach's are always pink (Fire form aside, as that form is white and red instead), as her Cat Suit, Boomerang Suit, Koopa Shell (while shell dashing), Propeller Box, Cannon Box, Light Box, and Ice Skate are all that color.

Though Peach is not in Bowser's Fury, the kittens' colors other than the calico ones match those of Super Mario 3D World playable cast's Cat forms other than Mario, with the magenta one matching Peach's.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Peach is a character in Super Mario Maker. In the 10-Mario and 100-Mario Challenges, Peach is kidnapped by a group of Goombas, so Mario goes to rescue her, successfully doing so in the latter challenge after the player completes a set number of levels uploaded by other players chosen at random. There is a Mystery Mushroom costume of Peach that can be unlocked either at random from completing the 100-Mario Challenge, or by scanning a Peach amiibo. The Peach costume replaces the usual Super Mario Bros. sound effects with sounds from Super Mario Bros. 2.

Super Mario Run[edit]

Peach is an unlockable playable character in Super Mario Run. While she starts as a damsel in distress at first, Peach becomes playable after Bowser is defeated in Bowser's Bob-ombing Run. As a player character, Peach special ability is her Floating Jump, which has her slowly descend in midair, rather than briefly hover.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

Artwork of Princess Peach in her wedding apparel, from Super Mario Odyssey
Artwork of Peach in her wedding dress for Super Mario Odyssey

Peach is a non-playable character in Super Mario Odyssey, once again taking her signature role as the damsel in distress. In the game, Bowser makes an attempt to marry Peach, and large billboards and posters advertising the marriage can be seen throughout the different kingdoms in the game. Peach spends the majority of the game wearing a special wedding dress called the Lochlady Dress. Peach is also seen to be wearing a tiara, instead of her usual crown. The tiara is revealed to be Cappy's sister, Tiara. Peach is rescued eventually at the Moon Kingdom, and she rejects both Mario and Bowser while they argue over her, much to their disappointment. When Peach decides to leave for home on the Odyssey, she beckons them to join her. In the post-game, Peach disappears from her castle, having decided to explore the various kingdoms on her own terms with Tiara. She can be encountered at various kingdoms in a variety of outfits, where she provides Mario with the relevant Power Moon when talked with. After giving Mario the Power Moon, she then makes a brief comment that hints at her next destination. After meeting and obtaining a Power Moon from her in every kingdom, she returns to her castle, though the player can still see her in kingdoms where she was previously encountered, where she now gives comments that are related to the kingdoms.

Concept art shows that Peach at one point was going to be captured by Bowser.[10] Another concept art from the same book indicated that Mario and Peach would have actually married.[11][dead link] In addition, at least two cut outfits were unveiled in concept art, including one depicting Peach in a Japanese-style coach wearing a pink kimono as an initial version of the outfit she wore at Bowser's Kingdom. The other was her wearing a pink-colored Arabian bellydancer outfit while sitting near a camel, presumably meant to be used at the Sand Kingdom.

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

Peach is a non-playable character in Super Mario Maker 2. She appears at the end of the story mode once her castle is completed and rewards Mario with a kiss. Peach also offers two jobs, each rewarding her outfit and a wig resembling her hair for the player’s Mii. Peach's final job can be offered if the player gives Chief 1,000 coins up to ten times to complete a statue of Mario. She rewards the player with her tennis outfit once the job is completed. Her 8-bit form from the Mystery Mushroom in the previous game also briefly appears when the player starts a new game in Course World's Endless Mode.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. She has the same attributes as Mario and most other characters, so she cannot use a Float Jump. With power-ups, Peach can transform into her Elephant form, Bubble form, or Drill form. She also does not have her hair tied up into a ponytail in her Fire form, with her appearance now in line with The Super Mario Bros. Movie and her alternate costume in the Super Smash Bros. series. If Peach is chosen for the level The Final Battle! Bowser's Rage Stage, Bowser will call Peach his beloved and Peach will react in shock.

Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen![edit]

Princess Peach as she appears in Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!

Peach is the damsel-in-distress in Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!. The story begins with Mario playing a video game at night. After the power for the TV cuts out, Peach jumps from the screen with enemies chasing her. She explains that she is a princess and asks for his help. Mario instantly becomes lovestruck, but Bowser appears and kidnaps Peach, leaving behind her Brooch. The next day, Mario and his twin brother Luigi seek out the origin of the Brooch, and a dog named "Kibidango" is tasked with guiding them there. After they stumble into the Mushroom Kingdom via pipe, a wise sage reveals that Bowser is madly in love with Peach and wants to force her to marry him, hastening Mario's resolve.

After many adventures throughout the kingdom, they finally arrive at Peach's castle (then transformed into a stronghold for Bowser), and manage to defeat him. After returning the Brooch to Peach, she reveals that there is a legend of a matching gem owned by a wonderful prince. Kibidango reacts to the Brooch and transforms into his human form, Haru-ōji of Flower-koku, who is said prince. Mario is heartbroken over this, but accepts it.

Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Princess Peach as she appears in Super Mario Issun-bōshi

In the story of Momotarō in the Super Mario anime, two elderly Hammer Brothers, Ojīsan and Obāsan, are grandparents to the beautiful girl "Princess Peach". Because of her great beauty, Bowser kidnaps her, and Momotarō (Mario) goes to rescue her.

In Issun-bōshi, another story in the series, Peach rescues a small Mario and then shows him around the city.

Finally, Peach plays the role of Snow White in the third story, Shirayuki-hime.

DIC cartoons[edit]

“The Mario Brothers will save me, and they'll wipe that reptile smile right off your rotten face!”
Princess Toadstool, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Princess Toadstool in the Super Mario World TV series
Princess Toadstool and King Koopa in the intros of the Super Mario World cartoons

In the DiC Entertainment cartoons The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, Princess Toadstool appears regularly. She has red hair rather than her usual blond, as her appearance was derived directly from the NES sprite for Super Mario Bros. 2. Toadstool is usually kidnapped alongside Toad, so Mario and Luigi save her often. Toadstool also gets herself out of trouble much of the time.

Robot Princess
A robotic copy of Princess Toadstool in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 episode "Reign Storm".

Toadstool searches for someone to defeat King Koopa in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, but she also takes the time to help others. She is very charitable, helping orphanages and opening a school. A special form of Toadstool, Super Princess, appears in the The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! episode "The Trojan Koopa".

Sometime after the events of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 series finale "Super Koopa", King Koopa, the Koopalings, and their armies are banished from the Mushroom Kingdom. Princess Toadstool, Mario, and Luigi go on vacation to the Dinosaur World, but Toadstool is kidnapped by King Koopa and his minions. After adventuring and befriending Yoshi, Mario and Luigi manage to rescue Princess Toadstool from King Koopa's Neon Castle and decide to stay in Dome City with the Cave People.

Dr. Mario series[edit]

Artwork of Nurse Toadstool from Dr. Mario & Puzzle League
Nurse Toadstool as she appears in Dr. Mario & Puzzle League
Dr. Mario, something terrible has happened!”
Nurse Toadstool, Dr. Mario NES manual, page 3

In the Dr. Mario series, Peach wears a pink nurse outfit. Peach is a minor character in Dr. Mario, named Nurse Toadstool in localized editions of the manual. She also had a brief cameo alongside Dr. Mario on the Japanese instructions for cleaning Famicom cassettes, with some official artwork cropping her lower half off.[12][13] Nurse Toadstool would presumably be Dr. Mario's close personal assistant, but she does not have a major role in any version of the game and barely appears outside promotional artwork. In the Tips of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the name Nurse Peach is used instead.

In the Club Nintendo comic "Süße Weihnachten", Nurse Toadstool assists Dr. Mario.

She appears in Dr. Mario World, this time referred to as Dr. Peach and is one of the game's playable characters. She decides to assume this role in order to help out her subjects, who have been infected by the Viruses. She is available as one of the doctors after beating stage 3, or by beating the special stage in World 14. She wears a soft-pink lab coat, unlike other characters who wear white coats, and white heels instead of her usual red. When activated, Dr. Peach's skill is represented by multiple silhouettes of her, and a pink beam of light appears and clears a random column on the board.[14] Columns with at least one virus are prioritized if one exists, followed by other column with at least one object otherwise. In stage mode, only one column is affected, but in versus, this skill hits one column at level 1, two columns at level 2 to 4 (the skill charges faster at higher levels), and three columns at level 5 (same charge speed as level 4).

Nintendo Comics System[edit]

Toadstool appears in the Nintendo Comics System comics as a semi-recurring main character with a semi-regular feature called Dear Princess Toadstool. Several characters, including Luigi and King Bowser Koopa, send letters in for her to answer.

Toadstool often appears in the main comic, usually as the damsel but sometimes as a heroine. Notable adventures of hers include A Mouser in the Houser, in which a group of Mousers crown her their queen; Bowser Knows Best, when the Koopalings kidnap Toadstool as a present for their father; Magic Carpet Madness, in which she is hypnotized into a bad girl; and The Legend, a recap of Super Mario Bros.

Notably, the comics feature one of the few direct appearances of her father, the Mushroom King. He is depicted as out of touch but ultimately benevolent. It is shown that others such as his daughter and the royal mushroom assistant, Wooster, strongly aid him in his decision-making. He would also reappear in the Nintendo Adventure Books.

Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land[edit]

In the interactive OVA Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land, Princess Peach is vacationing in Dinosaur Land with Yoshi. She sends a postcard to the Mario Bros., and they decide to join her, only to discover that, as usual, she has been kidnapped by Bowser, who has begun an invasion of Dinosaur Land. When she is rescued, she joins Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Red Yoshi for a picnic and some cake, in one of its earliest appearances.

Club Nintendo[edit]

Toadstool regularly appears in the German Club Nintendo magazine comics. After several minor appearances, she plays her first leading role in the story "Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit." With the help of a manipulated alarm clock, Dr. Wily manages to take over Mario's hometown and win Toadstool over, turning her into an evil black-dressed witch. However, this is only one of Mario's dreams.

"Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens" features a second major appearance of Toadstool. In this story, she lives together with Mario and several other Nintendo characters in a Brooklyn skyscraper. Wario signs a contract with Abigor, a demon, allowing Abigor to take over the skyscraper in exchange for him manipulating Toadstool's brain so she falls in love with Wario. The spell ends up turning her into a zombie. When Mario and his friends Link and Kirby try to rescue her, the only thing they find is a magical golden die, which takes them to the underworld. They meet Abigor and his allies there. After defeating them, they find the princess, who is still a zombie. Mario gives her a hug, and she returns to normal.

Super Mario Kodansha manga[edit]

Peach frequently appears in the gag manga series Super Mario by Kodansha manga, with her appearing in the Mario Kart volume as well as the cover of the Super Mario World third volume.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Princess Peach. Page 179, volume 16 of Super Mario-kun.
Peach in Super Mario-kun

Peach also appears in the Japanese-exclusive Super Mario-kun manga series. She is a less frequently occurring character as Mario, Luigi, or Yoshi, but she serves her role as damsel-in-distress. Also in the manga, it is seen that she shares a good friendship with other characters, such as Rosalina. In volume 38, for example, Rosalina talks with her as if they are old friends.

Otenba Peach-hime[edit]

A young version of Peach appears as the lead in the manga strip Otenba Peach-hime.

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Mario Golf series[edit]

NES Open Tournament Golf[edit]

Artwork from NES Open Tournament Golf of Toadstool kissing Mario

Toadstool is a supporting character in NES Open Tournament Golf. She is Mario's caddy. Toadstool sometimes appears on the menu when on the green when a Cup-Out is declared. This is the only game where Toadstool does not wear her crown or any headwear, despite wearing it in the illustration of her kissing Mario. Unlike other Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System games, Toadstool is depicted with blonde hair.

Mario Golf[edit]

Peach is a playable character in the Nintendo 64 version of Mario Golf and a supporting character in the handheld version. As a player character, Peach is one of the four default characters in the single player modes. Peach has one of the lightest hits, best control, great spin, and hits the ball straight despite lacking distance. In the handheld version, Peach appears at Peach's Castle when the player gets first place in every tournament and sends a letter, inviting players to participate in her tournament. When the player gets at least third place in the tournament, Peach appears in the awards ceremony to hand out the trophy.

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour[edit]

Toadstool Tour character
Peach
Princess Peach from Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour.
Drive 203 yards
Star Drive 235 yards
Trajectory Straight
Height Moderate
Impact 14
Star Impact 11
Control 13
Spin 05

Peach is first seen in the opening cinematic of Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour. She joins Mario, Luigi, and Daisy in a freestyle golfing exhibition. As the adventure unfolds, Peach makes her shot first, followed by the three other characters. Peach is later strolling with her friends until they see Bowser's Castle in the distance. Peach closes her eyes in defense after witnessing an explosion from the distance, caused by Mario accidentally hitting a golf ball there.

Peach is a playable character. Her shot path is straight, but her max drive is 203. Her shot height is medium. Peach's impact and control is fairly good, but her spin is low. She holds a tournament in her course named Peach's Castle Grounds. This is the first game of Peach wearing her modern and current traditional sports attire in sports games of the Super Mario franchise overall.

Mario Golf: Advance Tour[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Golf: Advance Tour. In the primary mode of this installment, she invites Neil and Ella to participate in her Open once they have proven themselves in their world. When Neil or Ella gets first place in every Tourney in singles or doubles, she sends them a letter inviting them to her tourney. When Neil or Ella gets at least third place in the tourney, Peach oversees the ceremony as Toadsworth hands out the trophy.

Mario Golf: World Tour[edit]

Artwork of Peach in Mario Golf: Super Rush
Artwork from Mario Golf: Super Rush, depicting Peach as a golfer

Peach is a playable character in Mario Golf: World Tour. She once again plays with an easy-control, low power style. Peach has her own course, titled Peach Gardens. The player's Mii can use various Peach-related clubs and gear. Peach wears her sports dress during gameplay and her main dress during the Castle Club mode and post hole celebrations from scoring a Birdie or better as her).

Mario Golf: Super Rush[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Golf: Super Rush. She is a Control character who has the Spiral Stinger as her Special Shot and the Ribbon Dash as her Special Dash. Peach wears an outfit similar to what golfers wear in real life.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Official LINE sticker for Mario Kart 8.
Peach with a Super Star in a LINE sticker for Mario Kart 8
Peach's horn emblem from Mario Kart 8
Princess Peach Horn from Mario Kart 8

Princess Peach has always been a playable character in the Mario Kart series, where she is usually referred to as Peach. She also has several courses that are themed around her. In Mario Kart 8's Toad Harbor, a statue of Peach based on the Statue of Liberty can be seen in the background. Princess Peach also appears on the posters featuring Sweet Sweet Canyon for the sponsor Galaxy Air.

Super Mario Kart[edit]

Princess is a playable character in Super Mario Kart. When controlled by the CPU, Princess can use Poison Mushrooms to shrink the other drivers.

Mario Kart 64[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Kart 64. She is classified as a light driver. The Royal Raceway course is themed around Peach.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. She is classified as a light driver. Peach was given a different course of her own, Peach Circuit.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. She is classified as a Medium driver. Her default partner is Daisy, and their special item is the Heart. Peach's personal kart is the Heart Coach, which is available by default. Her own course is Peach Beach. Starting with this game, Peach wears her hair in a ponytail when kart racing.

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Kart DS. She is classified as a light driver. Peach's personal karts are the Royale and the Light Tripper. Peach is advanced at drifting corners and has average item use. Peach has another themed course of her own, Peach Gardens, and GBA Peach Circuit returns as a classic course.

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Kart Wii. She is a Medium-size driver. Peach has an Acceleration Bonus Stat of +5, making her the easiest Medium driver to reach top speed. Peach wears a jumpsuit outfit while riding a motorbike. A statue of Peach appears in the battle course Block Plaza, a billboard featuring her appears in Moonview Highway, and her emblem is seen in Dry Dry Ruins. GCN Peach Beach and DS Peach Gardens return as classic courses.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Kart 7. She is a light driver. Peach has her own battle course, Sherbet Rink, but not her own race course.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Artwork of Princess Peach for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
Artwork from the Booster Course Pass of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Peach is a playable character in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Pink Gold Peach, a character who appears to be to Peach what Metal Mario is to Mario, is also introduced as an unlockable playable character in this game. Peach retains her jumpsuit from Mario Kart Wii while driving bikes/ATVs, but her signature dress is used exclusively for karts. One of Peach's tricks involves blowing a kiss that varies depending on which vehicle that she is riding; if the player is using a sport bike, she blows the kiss with her right hand,[15] and when using a standard bike, she uses her left hand.[16]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Peach is an unlockable driver in Mario Kart Tour. Her special skill is the Heart.

Peach has several variants of herself appear.

In total, Peach has 10 different playable variants, including the above as well as Pink Gold Peach, Cat Peach, and Dr. Peach.

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. She is selectable in the Relay Mode.

The Legend of Zelda series[edit]

Peach makes a few cameo appearances in The Legend of Zelda series, including a painting of her in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that is visible through a window at the Hyrule Castle Courtyard. In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, a goat character named Christine sends Mr. Write a portrait of Peach through a letter. The remake replaces the portrait with promotional artwork of Peach holding her parasolMedia:PeachwithParasol.png.

Super Mario Adventures[edit]

Princess Peach
The Princess dressed up as Luigi in Super Mario Adventures

Princess Toadstool appears in the Super Mario Adventures serial. Bowser proposes marriage to her, but she refuses. Despite being held captive by the Koopalings, she does not give in easily. In the fourth installment she beats up all the male Koopalings and locks them in her own cell, then messes up Wendy O. Koopa's room and threatens to shred her favorite dress. She then drops out of their tower, using a Cape to fly away. On the way, though, she is knocked off-course by a Bullet Bill carrying Mario and lands unconscious. Luigi, Yoshi, and Toad find her. Luigi then sets off to rescue Mario as the others keep an eye on Toadstool.

When she awakens from a nightmare, she learns from Toad that the Koopalings are holding Mario for ransom and becomes determined to break him out, despite Toad's warning that she might spoil Luigi's plan (infiltrating the tower disguised as her). With some assistance from Yoshi and Friendly Floyd, the Princess busts back into the tower, saying she will light a pack of Floyd's bombs unless Mario is set free. After a lot of chaos the group escapes Wendy's Tower.

Bowser recaptures the Princess later in the story to force her hand in marriage, also threatening to curse the Mushroom Kingdom's denizens if she refuses. However, as his planned wedding draws near, she still refuses to marry him and attacks all the Koopa Troopas attending to her in her dressing room. When trying to sweet-talk her does not work, Bowser realizes that he needs a hypnotist, so he has a Magikoopa brainwash her into agreeing to marry the Koopa King. As a result of this, she is unable to fight back until a herd of Yoshis destroy the magic wand, thus breaking the spell. Mario, Princess Toadstool, Luigi, and Yoshi escape and Toadstool kisses Mario on the cheek.

Mario Teaches Typing series[edit]

Toadstool is a playable character in Mario Teaches Typing and Mario Teaches Typing 2. She is also one of the tutors during various typing lessons.

Mario's Discovery series[edit]

Toadstool is a character in a few games of the Mario Discovery series. In Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters, Toadstool travels on a wooden boat with Mario and Yoshi to go to different islands and teach about grammar and letters. She also appeared in the paired games, Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers and Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun. Toadstool appears only in the CD-ROM Deluxe version of Mario is Missing!, though her likeness based on her sprites from Super Mario World is used for the curators in the SNES version.

Yoshi's Safari[edit]

Peach is a supporting character in Yoshi's Safari. She informs Yoshi and Mario to help Jewelry Land after Bowser took over and captured its rulers, King Fret and Prince Pine. This is the first game with a localized release where Peach is not referred to by her localized name, Toadstool.

Wario Land series[edit]

Princess Toadstool is sometimes referenced in the Wario Land series, such as being mentioned in the manual of Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 and having amassive statue in her likeness playing a major role in the game's story. One of the treasures in Wario Land: Shake It! is called Peach Sandals, which claims they have been worn by a princess, probably Peach, because of the name. This treasure was found in the first underwater level of this game, Wavy Waters of Wiggly Wilds.

Hotel Mario[edit]

Toadstool is a non-playable character in Hotel Mario. She is a damsel in distress, being kidnapped by Bowser and the Koopalings, similarly to most games of the Super Mario series. Mario and Luigi set out to rescue her by destroying the hotels she is trapped in. Once the player beats Bowser, the Princess kisses Mario and Luigi on the cheek, and the three of them proceed to call the player "the best player ever".

Mario Kirby Meisaku Video[edit]

Peach has a fairly minor role in the Mario segment of the story, as she informs Mario that treasure from a certain school had been stolen by someone calling themselves the Mysterious W.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

Artwork of Princess Toadstool from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Toadstool in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Peach, named Toadstool in English releases of the original version, is a playable character in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake. Peach is one of Mario's party members, along with Mallow, Geno and Bowser. The game starts with Bowser kidnapping Peach into his Koopa Clown Car, while she is sitting outside of Mario's Pad interacting with flowers and butterflies. Mario goes to Bowser's Keep to save her, and defeats Bowser after a battle. Shortly after, Exor crashes into Bowser's Keep, sending the three flying in different directions. Peach lands in Booster Tower. Booster instantly falls in love with her, and plans to force her to marry him, despite her cries of "MARIOHELPMEMARIOHELPME". After Mario has charged Booster Tower and defeats Knife Guy and Grate Guy, Booster grabs Peach and run away with her up Booster Hill. He reaches Marrymore, where he wants to marry Peach as soon as possible. Mario manages to stop the wedding, and take Peach back to Mushroom Kingdom. She is put under the eyes of the Chancellor, who, desperate for the princess's safety, does not want her to follow Mario on his quest against Smithy. However, Peach escapes from the Mushroom Castle with the help of her Granny, who dresses herself up as the princess, and joins Mario's party to help them defeat Smithy. At the end of the game, Peach and Mario return to Mushroom Kingdom together.

Peach also has a clone version of herself that Belome can transform into named "Peach Clone" (originally named "Toadstool 2").

Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium[edit]

Peach was a playable character in Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium. Peach proceeds to kiss Mario if he wins first prize (with Wario being "bumped").

Game & Watch Gallery series[edit]

Game & Watch Gallery[edit]

Peach is a supporting character in the Fire and Octopus games in Game & Watch Gallery. Peach blows a kiss during the 200-, 500-, and 700-point borders in Fire, which can be used to redeem an earlier miss. Peach waits in a boat for Mario to retrieve treasure while avoiding the titular creature of Octopus, and reacts joyfully if Mario returns safely with treasure.

Game & Watch Gallery 2[edit]

Peach is a non-playable character in the Modern version of Donkey Kong and a playable character in the Modern version of 'Chef. Peach is kidnapped by the titular antagonist in Donkey Kong. Peach has to flip food in Chef without letting them fall, including eggs, sausages, steaks, fish, and legs of lamb. Key artwork shows Peach flipping fish and some meat while sticking her tongue out in concentration, while Toad watches with a very obvious desire to eat the prepping food. The image representing Chef on international game covers and cartridges depicts Peach attempting to catch scrambled eggs, a sausage, and some fish that was presumably thrown at her by Luigi.

Game & Watch Gallery 3[edit]

Peach is a non-playable character in the Modern version of Turtle Bridge in Game & Watch Gallery 3. Peach acts as a recipient for Mario's gifts that Toad has to deliver. Peach also co-hosts the Gift Mode of the Gallery section, where she and Mario explain how to unlock more items as well as what is unlocked if one meets the requirements.

Game & Watch Gallery 4[edit]

Peach is a character with varying roles in Game & Watch Gallery 4. Peach appears on the swing in the lower right-hand corner in the Modern version of Rain Shower if the player gets a high enough score, and gameplay involves Mario moving her out of the way of Bowser's water balloons. Peach has the same roles in the Modern versions of Fire, Chef, Donkey Kong, and Octopus. Peach is seen in the preview animation for Donkey Kong, admirably watching Mario trying to balance on a barrel until Mario starts rolling out of control, forcing Peach to flee until Donkey Kong unwittingly saves her by standing in front of the barrel, sending Mario flying as Peach admires Donkey Kong. Peach is also in the preview animation of Chef, where she is seen flipping some eggs to Mario. Peach flips them to Mario's table at a quick enough rate that he ultimately ends up buried underneath the eggs.

Mario Party series[edit]

Artwork of Peach and Daisy holding a Dice Block in Mario Party 9

Peach is a playable character in every game of the Mario Party series. For the first installment, Peach competes with the others to determine which of them is the superstar. Aside from this, she also was responsible for creating the Peach's Birthday Cake board, as revealed by Toad in one of his quotes. The second installment has Peach helping out to save Mario Land from Bowser's takeover. The opening also has her suggesting they name the new theme park "Peach Land", with the rest of the cast humorously collapsing in response to this suggestion before resuming their argument. In Mario Party 3's Story Mode, the player has to defeat her on the Blowhard duel board for the Love Star Stamp. On the Mario Party 3 duel boards, she starts with Toad as her partner.

In Mario Party 4, Peach is one of the participants exploring the Party Cube which like previous installments included boards and corresponding minigames. Peach joins her friends in Mario Party 5 to save the Dream Depot. For Mario Party 6, Peach helps out to end a fight between Brighton and Twila. In Mario Party 7, her default partner is Daisy, and their Character Orb is the Flower Orb. Peach appears in Mario Party 8 participating in the Star Carnival alongside her friends. Mario Party 9, has Peach helping the rest of her friends take back the Mini Stars that were stolen by Bowser and his troops.

For the portable installments of the Mario Party series, Peach is one of the playable characters in Mario Party Advance; she must be played in the Love Quest, Love That Princess!, when visiting Mr. I. Peach's second appearance was in Mario Party DS, in which she and her friends answer a fake invitation from Bowser and then are shrunken to the size of chess pieces.

Depending on who she is teamed up with will determine their team name. Peach has earned team names such as "Fan Favorites" (when paired up with Mario in Mario Party DS), "Pink Punishers" (when paired up with Toadette in Mario Party 6), "Black Peaches" (when paired up with Waluigi in Mario Party DS), "Sweetie Pies" (when paired up with Yoshi in Mario Party DS), and "Glamour Hammer" (when paired up with Hammer Bro in Mario Party 8).

In Super Mario Party, Peach's Dice Block allows her to roll a 0, 2, 4, 4, 4, or 6.

Peach reappears in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

Mario Tennis series[edit]

Peach is a playable character in every game of the Mario Tennis series. She is a Technique character with strong ball control, having the ability to send it to the edges of the court, potentially forcing the opponent to lose form while trying to retrieve the ball. Peach's weakest attribute is her power. Her serves are usually below average, putting her at a disadvantage making and returning serves.

Mario Tennis[edit]

Princess Peach
Artwork from the Nintendo 64 version of Mario Tennis, depicting Peach with a design used in other Nintendo 64 games

Peach is first shown in the opening cutscene of the Nintendo 64 version of Mario Tennis. She walks in line with the other characters, giving greeting signs. Peach later wins against Birdo in a tournament to advance to the semi-finals, but loses to Luigi in the following semi-final match. Peach is caught off-guard at the arrival of Wario and Waluigi and them quarreling with Mario and Luigi. Peach later laughs after the quarreling between the four characters ends with the arrival of Bowser.

Peach is a playable character in both versions, though she has to be unlocked in the handheld version. Peach is a Technique type in home console releases, though her height to reach the ball, and her speed and ability to send the ball over the net makes her comparable to an All-Around type. Peach can be unlocked in the handheld version by completing the Doubles Mario Tour, and she is also in her castle, narrating the game while having Daisy at her side at all times.

Mario Power Tennis[edit]

Peach is first seen in the opening cinematic of Mario Power Tennis. She and Daisy are seen together on the tournament bracket with her partner Daisy. She and Daisy lose a tennis match against Yoshi and Donkey Kong, eliminating them from the tournament. During the night of the final match, Peach is caught off guard at the Peach Dome when Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser show up and cause explosives to fly everywhere, also gasping in horror upon witnessing a horde of explosives stowing aboard the underside of Bowser's balloon.

Peach is a playable character. She is classified as a technique player. Peach's control allows her to make sharp hits that touch the sides of the court. Being taller than Mario, she has slightly above average reach. Her biggest disadvantage is her lack of power; her serve is among the weakest in the game. She is also a tad slow, and her lunge is only average. Her Offensive Power Shot is the Super Peach Spin, which is an extreme curved shot that sends opponents walking toward the net, while her Defensive Power Shot is the Sweet Kiss Return, a lob shot. Peach's home turf is the Peach Dome, which is the same place where trophies get handed out when participants win tournaments. Peach appears in a few of the trophy ceremonies for specified characters (when players choose Singles Tournaments). In the event that Peach herself wins a Singles Tournament, her respective trophies are handed out by Mario and Luigi.

Mario Tennis: Power Tour[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Tennis: Power Tour. Peach is not playable in Story mode, where she invites Clay and Ace to her tournament after they complete the Island Open, and has them escorted by Mario and Toadsworth on her private plane.

Mario Tennis Open[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Tennis Open. She is classified as a Technique player. Peach has a home court titled Peach's Palace. Peach wears her usual sports minidress in this game. Her stats are the same as in Mario Power Tennis. An entire gear set of Peach can be bought from the shop for their Miis, as well as unlocking a Peach costume after they have collected at least 800 points in Ring Shot.

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash[edit]

A screenshot from Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Peach celebrating her match victory in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

Peach is a playable character in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. She is a Technique character. Peach's amiibo can be used as well, and serves as a doubles partner that can be trained by the player.

Mario Tennis Aces[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Tennis Aces, as well as in its online tournament demo. In the majority of modes where Peach is playable, her Special Shot involves her forming a heart with her racket and hitting the ball.

Peach has a role in the Adventure Mode. After winning the tournament with Mario, Peach was to be "bequeathed" alongside the judges (who were later revealed to be Wario and Waluigi in disguise) with the enchanted racket Lucien. Luigi intercepts the racket, possessing him alongside with Wario and Waluigi. Peach and Daisy learn from Toad about the Kingdom of Bask and its possible connection to Lucien. Peach stayed at the stadium at Toad's request alongside Daisy, citing that Lucien alongside the possessed Wario, Waluigi, and Luigi would have exploited their absence to attack the stadium again if they had accompanied Mario and Toad. Peach and Daisy would later receive a flyer advertising that Team Mario should face Team Luigi at Marina Stadium for the five Power Stones, and revealed as much to them upon their return after learning of their discoveries. Peach, Daisy, and Mario were doubtful at the odds of defeating Lucien until being informed that Lucien only controls weak-willed individuals, and also had portions of King Bask's powers donated among them to allow them a fighting chance at defeating them and freeing them from Lucien's control. Peach and Daisy then fought Wario and Waluigi while Mario faced Luigi, ultimately succeeding in freeing them. Peach attempts to warn Bowser against stealing Lucien, and implies he is possessed by it, although Bowser makes clear that he was stealing it of his own free will and intending to settle his rivalry with Mario with it before leaving for the depths of Bask Ruins. After Mario defeats the resulting fusion between the two, Bowcien, Peach congratulated Mario for surpassing the odds and reflects that true power is to be used for protection instead of controlling others.

Paper Mario series[edit]

Paper Mario[edit]

Princess Peach
Artwork from Paper Mario

Peach is one of the protagonists in Paper Mario. She is kidnapped again by Bowser, who uses his castle to carry her away. While being held captive in her own room in the castle, a Star Kid named Twink comes to help her, and together they find a secret passage out of her room. Peach sabotages Bowser's plots by supplying Mario with a relatively constant stream of information, using Twink as her messenger. She also uses a special treasure chest, where she could store items, and Mario could fetch them at the chest's counterpart at Shooting Star Summit. Peach then bakes a cake for Gourmet Guy, and also participate in the 64th Trivia Quiz-Off run by Bowser's minions. Peach wins a Sneaky Parasol, which allows her to disguise herself as one of Bowser's guards. She could use the parasol to become a Koopatrol, a Clubba and a Hammer Bro. However, her disguise is lifted by Kammy Koopa as Kammy recognizes Peach.

After his defeat, Bowser grabs the princess and runs to the roof of the castle. He then uses the Star Rod to make himself completely invincible. Princess Peach and Twink get into a fight with Kammy Koopa, and defeat her. Peach then wishes that her kingdom would remain safe. Twink and Peach add their power to the Star Beam, then called Peach Beam, enabling it to break Bowser's invincibility. Bowser finally is defeated and Peach's castle returns to its original spot in Toad Town. During the celebrations, she also proceeds to inform the gathered guests about how the Star Haven has been fully restored after Bowser's defeat, and expresses hope for peace for a long time to come before formally announcing the beginning of the celebrations. After the parade, Mario takes Peach to his place to watch the fireworks.

A character named "A gossip-loving Toad" posts gossips about Princess Peach on the back side of the notice board in Toad Town.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

Paper Peach
Artwork from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Princess Peach possessed by the Shadow Queen
Princess Peach possessed by the Shadow Queen in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Peach receives the Magical Map at Rogueport, as she is told she has a pure heart, which is needed to be able to open the chest of the map. Sir Grodus, however, kidnaps her. On the X-Naut Fortress on the moon, the base's main computer, the TEC-XX, falls in love with her due to a short circuit in its system, and betrays Grodus to help Peach escape and send e-mails to Mario updating the latter on the X-Nauts' plans. However, Grodus discovered TEC-XX's actions and proceeded to forcibly shut down TEC-XX as Peach was composing and sending the final email, only barely mentioning that she's involved in the revival of the Shadow Queen. It is later revealed that Sir Grodus has been tricked and is following the plans of the Shadow Sirens to reanimate the Shadow Queen with Peach as a vessel.

In Petalburg, there is a Koopa Troopa Peach fan who collects posters and pictures about Princess Peach. Between Chapters 2 and 3 of the game, one of his posters, which is life-sized, is mistaken by Bowser as the real thing.

Super Paper Mario[edit]

Princess Peach
Artwork from Super Paper Mario of Peach using her pink parasol
Wedding Peach.png
Peach in her wedding dress.

Peach is a supporting character in Super Paper Mario. She, along with Bowser, Luigi, and Bowser's minions, are kidnapped by Count Bleck. Bleck forces Peach and Bowser to marry, as doing this is the only way to form the evil Chaos Heart, which would destroy the world. As Luigi, who is attending the wedding, stomps on the Chaos Heart in an attempt to stop it, everything is destroyed. Peach, however, survives and later escapes Bleck's Castle (with the help of Private Koopa and Dimentio, a follower of Count Bleck). Peach falls from the sky into Flipside; although she is temporarily unconscious when Mario find her, she recovers and joins the team after Mario gives her some Spicy Soup. Peach can float and shield herself from enemies using her parasol. Luigi and Bowser later join the cause, although Bowser has to be convinced by Peach and Mario first.

She eventually is sent to the Overthere after Dimentio seemingly vaporized her as well as Bowser and Mario, and ended up unknowingly eating a Golden Apple which left her in a deep sleep. She is eventually awoken after Mario fed her a Black Apple to forcibly wake her up.

Over time, Peach and the rest of the gang eventually make it to Count Bleck's lair. In Chapter 8-2, Mimi, a loyal minion of Count Bleck, taunts her for having been kidnapped so many times and for being rescued by plumbers instead of just rescuing herself. Peach and Mimi battle soon after. When Peach wins, a trap door is activated and Mimi falls through it. However, Peach saves her. The two fall down the shaft and are believed to be lost, but both survive. Peach comes back during the final battle against Count Bleck. As it is revealed, Dimentio was the real threat, as Bleck only wanted to destroy the world after the loss of his girlfriend. His girlfriend, however, turns out to be Tippi, a member of Mario's team. After defeating Super Dimentio and freeing Luigi, Peach witnesses the marriage of Bleck and Tippi in order to stop The Void.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]

Princess Peach first appears in the intro of Paper Mario: Sticker Star, when she is hosting Sticker Fest, a holiday where wishes come true with the power of the Royal Stickers and the Sticker Comet. However, Bowser crashes the festival and steals the Royal Stickers. He also kidnaps Peach and the local Toads, sticking them with Bowser Tape. Mario soon saves the Toads and eventually Peach. She then thanks him for allowing everyone's wish to come true - a peaceful kingdom. The Sticker Fest returns and Peach once again congratulates Mario and the kingdom for their efforts.

Paper Mario: Color Splash[edit]

Artwork of Princess Peach from Paper Mario: Color Splash.
Peach's appearance in Paper Mario: Color Splash

Peach first appears in the intro of Paper Mario: Color Splash, where she hands Mario a postmarked colorless Toad. She then accompanies Mario on their voyage to Prism Island. After Mario meets Huey for the first time, Peach occupies a hotel room in Port Prisma and heals Mario whenever his HP is low. However, after Mario obtains the red Big Paint Star, she is kidnapped by Black Bowser. She then sends various Holo-Peaches to Mario as he progresses throughout his adventure, telling Mario her whereabouts and spying on Bowser, attempting to learn his plans. However, after a certain point, Black Bowser finds out what she is up to and orders for her color to be drained. The final battle has a color-drained Peach on display above Bowser's throne, and is used beforehand to lure Mario into a battle with Roy.

After beating Black Bowser and restoring him to his original form, Mario recolors Peach, and together they escape Black Bowser's Castle. Peach is later seen next to Mario at Port Prisma in the celebration of the return of the Paint Stars to Prism Island, cheering him up over the loss of Huey, saying that he would probably be watching over the island right then.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

Artwork of Origami Princess Peach in Paper Mario: The Origami King
Princess Peach folded into Origami
Sprite of Princess Peach from Paper Mario: The Origami King
Princess Peach restored to paper
“Why are you still so...flat? Why haven't you joined me in folded glory... Come...we can reshape you...”
Princess Peach, Paper Mario: The Origami King

In Paper Mario: The Origami King, Peach invites Mario and Luigi to Toad Town to celebrate at the Origami Festival. However, she is transformed by King Olly into one of his Folded Soldiers, which causes her to obey him and her demeanor to change completely to become far more distant. When Mario encounters her in this state at the beginning of the game, she suggests in a series of questions to Mario that the Mushroom Kingdom be "refolded" and her Toad subjects be "silenced" (foreshadowing King Olly's hatred of Toads), and also offers to recruit Mario as one of the Folded Soldiers. Regardless of whether Mario replies "Yes" or "No" to her questions, she says his replies are meaningless and "paper thin" and traps him in her castle's dungeon.

Eventually, she was turned into a tapestry hanging over Olly's throne after her castle transforms into Origami Castle. She is eventually restored to her original self as a result of Olivia's wish to undo Olly's actions to the 1,000 cranes, with her wondering why Mario, Luigi, the Toad Origami Craftsman, Bowser, Bowser Jr., and Kamek were present. She eventually accompanies Mario to the Origami Festival, and upon noticing Mario staring at an empty throne in a scale model of the Origami Castle, assures Mario that Olivia is with them in spirit, and wishes she could personally thank Olivia for what she has done.

Peach, or rather her origami form, was planned to be a boss at one point, even having some moves programmed in.[17]

Luigi's Mansion series[edit]

Luigi's Mansion[edit]

Peach is mentioned in Luigi's Mansion and its remake by Toad, who says that she sent them to look for Mario and help Luigi.

Luigi's Mansion 3[edit]

Peach is a supporting character in Luigi's Mansion 3. She is invited to The Last Resort alongside Mario, Luigi, and a few Toads, only to be trapped in a painting with the others except Luigi. Peach is the last to be freed from her painting, right after Mario is freed and leads Luigi to it. King Boo immediately traps Peach and everyone else in a single painting, also avoided narrowly by Luigi. After King Boo is defeated, Luigi frees everyone from the painting, and Peach contributes to rebuild the hotel.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

SmashWiki article: Princess Peach
The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Peach
Princess Peach from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (unlockable)
Special moves
Neutral:  Toad
Side:  Peach Bomber
Up:  Peach Parasol
Down:  Vegetable
Final Smash:  Peach Blossom
Battle entrance
Peach appears from a swirl of hearts with her parasol, waves and exclaims, "Hi!"

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

SmashWiki article: Peach (SSBM)

Peach is a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Peach is designed after her earlier appearances, combined with the realistic graphic style of the game. She has her own home course, Princess Peach's Castle. Several of Peach's moves are based on her abilities in Super Mario Bros. 2, in that although she is slow and not as powerful, Peach can move quicker and fall slower in the air. Peach is a lightweight fighter, weighing 89 units in this game and all subsequent installments. Peach's standard special move is Toad, in which Peach pulls out and hides behind Toad, who counterattacks if hit. Peach's side special move is Peach Bomber, in which she flies forward hips-first into opponents. Peach's down special move is Vegetable, in which she pulls a turnip out of the ground. Peach's up special move is Peach Parasol, which allows her to fly into the air and float to the ground with her parasol. Peach is fought at the end of the first stage in Adventure Mode.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

SmashWiki article: Peach (SSBB)
Princess Peach

Peach is a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Her design was updated to be based on her more recent appearances of the time while still possessing realistic details. Peach's moveset goes unchanged, other than being given a Final Smash, Peach Blossom, which puts enemies to sleep and spawns peaches that allow Peach to recover damage. She also does not move as quickly in the air, and her second jump does not give her as much height.

Her tendency to get kidnapped by Bowser and be rescued by Mario was referenced in Solid Snake's codec call while fighting Peach. Although Mei Ling considers it somewhat romantic that someone's always there for her even in the worst situations, Snake was less than impressed, bluntly stating that Mario should be smart enough to tell Peach to stop getting herself kidnapped, with Mei Ling then inferring that Snake does not get much dates for that reason.

Role in The Subspace Emissary[edit]

It has been requested that this section be rewritten to have excessive story details removed for the following reason(s): be similarly in line to the History of Mario and History of Bowser pages

Zelda and Peach in the Subspace Emissary.
Peach's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary, alongside Zelda

Peach is first seen The Subspace Emissary watching Mario and Kirby fighting together with Zelda, and run down to assist them after the arrival of the Primids. However, she is soon captured by Petey Piranha and put into a cage along with Zelda. Kirby, who battles Petey Piranha, has the choice to rescue either Peach or Zelda. If she is not rescued, Wario appears and uses a Dark Cannon to transform her into a trophy and runs off with her. Peach is later taken by King Dedede along with Luigi and Ness. After Mario and Pit defeat Link and Yoshi in a misunderstanding (having beforehand defeated a dark clone of Zelda when Bowser ambushed and turned her into a trophy), Mario briefly sees Peach's trophy in Dedede's possession. Peach and the trophies are taken to Dedede's Castle, where King Dedede gives them special badges. However, Dedede's Castle is raided by Bowser and his forces, who takes her with him upon noticing her in the rubble. Peach's badge is knocked off when Bowser is accosted by Mario and Pit.

Peach after being turned into a trophy by Wario

If Peach is rescued, she will team up with Kirby and escape the stadium on a Warp Star after Wario takes Zelda. Peach and Kirby are chased by the Halberd and are forced to land on it. However, an Arwing, which was hit by the Halberd's artillery, knocks them off the ship. Later on in the story, Kirby leaves Peach behind, making her an easy target for Bowser, who turns her into a trophy (with a clone of Peach left behind with a Dark Cannon). As Link and Yoshi slay this clone, Mario and Pit believe that they attacked the real Peach, putting the two teams into a brief conflict.

Regardless of Peach and Zelda's predicaments, the very latter part of the Subspace Emissary story shows them found on the Halberd held captive in trophy form. After Shadow Bugs sneak in to engulf their trophies and copy their forms (resulting in their forming false versions of Peach/Zelda for a second time), they challenge Meta Knight, Lucario, and Solid Snake, who just entered the room. Once the "false forms" of Peach and Zelda are defeated, Peach and Zelda are rescued, though Snake instructs they remain in the room. The princesses disobey and explore the Halberd. When Fox battles the Halberd a second time, Peach is nearly caught in the crossfire. Zelda (as Sheik) attacks the Arwing in self-defense. Before their fight can escalate, Peach breaks them up, offering tea. Shortly afterwards, the three, along with Snake, Lucario, and Falco Lombardi defeat Duon. Peach then gifts her parasol to Duon's original state, Mr. Game & Watch, after briefly scolding him. Uniting with all the other fighters, Peach also goes into Subspace with the others, where they all find Tabuu, the true enemy. She gets hit by his Off Waves and turns back into a trophy along with everyone, but Kirby, revived by one of King Dedede's badges, manages to save her and some of the others before going to face Tabuu in a final battle.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

SmashWiki article: Peach (SSB4)

Peach is a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Peach's design is less realistic to reflect her cartoony nature. Peach has the same moveset as before, now with added aesthetic effects such as rainbows, hearts, and sparkles. Peach's running animation was changed to be more similar to Super Mario 3D World. In addition, she has two additional color palettes, with one of them being based on her Fire Flower color scheme from Super Mario 3D World. Her eighth color palette features a black dress, while the panniers, stripes, and hem are electric yellow.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

SmashWiki article: Peach (SSBU)

Peach is an unlockable playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. There are some difference with Peach than in previous games of the series. When Peach grabs an opponent, Toad appears and attacks them instead of Peach for her pummel, and two of her throws. Using the Toad special move causes Toad to appear in front of Peach instead being held up. Daisy is introduced as a playable character, being a clone of Peach. Because of this, Peach's second costume, which was based on Daisy in previous appearances, has been changed to a golden dress. Peach's forward smash is titled A Tool for Every Job, while her up smash is called Ribbon Dance. Peach's victory theme, which is the orchestral arrangement of the level clear theme from Super Mario Bros. (and is shared with Mario, Dr. Mario, Luigi, and Daisy), has been slightly shortened and sped up compared to the previous installments.

Two spirits are based on the adult form of Peach, aside from her fighter spirit. One of them is Cat Princess Peach, while the other is an Ace-class support spirit that depicts her wedding appearance from Super Mario Odyssey and helps the user recover lots of damage if they had taken a lot during a match. The Wedding Peach spirit appears in The Final Battle portion of World of Light, but it can also be obtained from Peach's Super Mario Odyssey amiibo. In the spirit battle, the player, who takes constant damage, faces Peach and Mario in their wedding costumes on the New Donk City Hall stage, but only Peach has to be defeated.

Peach's route in Classic Mode is titled No Damsel in Distress, where she fighters villains who kidnap damsels on a recurring basis. The vast majority of the fighters in this route are from the Super Mario franchise. Peach engages in the battles in the following order:

  1. Bowser Jr. on Mushroom Kingdom
  2. Ganondorf on Mushroomy Kingdom
  3. Donkey Kong (red costume) on 75 m (Battlefield form)
  4. A horde battle against Lemmy, Morton, Larry, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, and Ludwig on Mushroom Kingdom U
  5. King K. Rool on Jungle Japes
  6. Bowser on Peach's Castle
  7. Final boss against Master Hand, as well as Crazy Hand in intensity 7.0 or higher, on Final Destination

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]

Artwork of Princess Peach in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Artwork from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

Prior to the events of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Peach is notified by Prince Peasley of the Beanbean Kingdom that the witch Cackletta would come and try to steal her voice. Cackletta wants to do this in order to wake the Beanstar, a star-shaped bean which can grant wishes to everyone. The Beanstar has been sleeping and can only be waken by a pure voice, in order to prevent abuse. Peach takes precautions, and when Cackletta and Fawful, dressed as ambassadors, arrive at her castle, they are not received by Peach, but by Birdo, who is disguised as the princess. Cackletta and Fawful unknowingly steal Birdo's voice and escapes from the castle, leaving Birdo with a voice of exploding characters. However, Mario, Luigi and Bowser, who are not aware of the true identity of the "princess", follow Cackletta to the Beanbean Kingdom before the real Peach is able to stop them (with Bowser's presence in particular also forcing her to avoid telling Mario and Luigi this).

After Mario and Luigi have presumably killed Cackletta at the Woohoo Hooniversity, Peach goes to the Beanbean Kingdom by plane. Peach reveals Birdo's disguise, thanks Mario and Luigi for taking care of the Cackletta problem, and decides to spend the holidays in the Beanbean Kingdom. She express the wish to travel to Little Fungitown, a settlement of Toad emigrants, which is lying across the dangerous Teehee Valley. Toadsworth insists that Mario and Luigi should accompain the princess on this journey. During their venture through Teehee Valley, Peach has to be protect from any harm in the desert. When she disappears from Mario and Luigi's view, Gritty Goombas appear instantly and take her to an underground dungeon. If talked to her, she will also head in the opposite direction, due to a suggestion made by Toadsworth earlier. At the valley's end, Peach run into Trunkle, a giant rock monster, but Mario and Luigi save her from it before it is too late.

Later, Bowletta kidnaps Peach in order to make sure to awake the Beanstar this time, which is showing angry reactions when confronted with Birdo's voice. She takes Peach, who is at the Mushroom Kingdom embassy of Little Fungitown at the time, using Bowser's Koopa Clown Car. However, because the Beanstar had earlier self-destructed under a fit of rage from the Peach-Bot's voice, Cackletta is no longer in the possession of the Beanstar itself. When Mario and Luigi meet Bowletta in Joke's End, Luigi dress himself up as Princess Peach (as Toadsworth had previously provided them with an extra dress for the princess), to fool Bowletta and Fawful, by thinking that he is Peach. The plan succeeds, and Bowletta releases the real Peach, and kidnaps Luigi instead. In the meantime, Mario receives a kiss from Peach. After Luigi's escape from the repaired Koopa Cruiser, Peach stays in the Little Fungitown embassy until Bowletta is defeated.

The key artwork for "Peach" in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions is technically Birdo in disguise, since she is shown using explosive vocabulary.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]

Princess Peach's artwork in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Artwork from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
See also: Baby Peach

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time starts with a flashback to the past. Toadsworth the Younger greets Baby Mario and Baby Luigi and tells them that the princess needs playmates. When they enter the room she is in, Baby Bowser has taken Peach. After Baby Mario defeats Baby Bowser, the Shroobs invade the Mushroom Kingdom and attack the castle. Baby Bowser calls Kamek to escort them out of the castle, who arrives and takes them out with the Koopa Cruiser just in time.

In the present, Peach, Toadiko, and Toadbert use Prof. E. Gadd's time machine to travel back to the past, unaware of traveling to the time where the Shroobs were attacking. When they get to the past, the Shroobs corner Peach and the Toads. The Elder Princess Shroob, the leader of the Shroobs, and Princess Shroob, her younger twin sister, attack Peach. Peach grabs the time machine's power supply, the Cobalt Star, and traps the Elder Princess Shroob inside it. Then she breaks the Cobalt Star into pieces, while the Elder Princess Shroob is still inside. While the Cobalt Star shards are spread around the world, Peach is held captive by Princess Shroob.

While Mario and Luigi team up with their baby selves to recover the Cobalt shards, which they need to save Peach, according to Professor E. Gadd. However, she is swallowed by Petey Piranha. The Mario Bros. and their younger selves defeat Petey Piranha, although Kylie Koopa, who also got swallowed by Petey, says that Peach was spat out earlier. Further into the Gritzy Caves, they find Princess Shroob, disguised as Peach. She is brought to the present by the brothers accidentally. The Toads tell the fake princess to take a rest. However, while she is doing so, Bowser come and kidnaps her, believing that she is Peach. The Mario Bros. only find out the true identity of Princess Shroob when they are all dragged into the Shroob Mother Ship in the past. During all this time, the real Peach is still trapped in Shroob Castle.

When Mario and Luigi get into the Shroob Castle, they see Peach, but Princess Shroob interrupts their conversation at the point where Peach is going to explain why the Cobalt Star should not be completed and a battle begins. After it, Baby Bowser reunites the Cobalt Star Shards all together, making the Elder Princess Shroob appear and giving back all her power. During the first phase of the final battle, Peach throws stars at Mario and Luigi, which they can use to destroy the UFOs, and she occasionally heals them with mushrooms. However, she is unconcious during the second phase. After the battle, Peach and the others return to the present.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

In the third installment of the Mario & Luigi series, the Mushroom Kingdom's citizens fall victim to a mysterious disease known as the blorbs. Upon hearing this news, Peach proceeds to hold a very important meeting in her castle to discuss the matter at hand (along with Starlow, who explains further about the disease itself). As Peach is proceeding to give said details, Bowser crashes the meeting twice. Upon being knocked out by Mario, he is ejected by Peach (with the help of Starlow) the first time. But Bowser manages to return to the castle the second time, but under the control of Fawful, because he ate a Vacuum Shroom. As a result, Bowser inhales everyone at the meeting, including Peach.

Peach is found by Mario and Luigi in the Flab Zone of Bowser's body. Their reunion is cut short, however, when a group of Beta Kretins captures her and takes her deeper into the area. When the brothers catch up and free Peach, the Kretins attack and are subsequently defeated. After the said ordeal is over, Peach, along with Mario, Luigi, and Starlow, overhear Fawful conversing with Bowser about taking the princess from his body. After which, Peach theorizes that Fawful's real plan is to take over the Mushroom Kingdom by using an ancient artifact known as the Dark Star, hidden beneath Toad Town. She also informs them that she is the only one who can release the seal on the Dark Star's power. However, after relaying said information to the two about the impending danger, Fawful quickly captures her through the use of an odd invention that enables him to reach into Bowser's body with a hand-shaped beam and then takes her to her own castle (which was also under Fawful's control at the time, with it being heavily implied that he got Bowser extremely obese in the first place in order to draw Peach out into the open). While the story passes, Peach is held captive by Fawful, having her energy absorbed. She is later inhaled by Dark Star, or rather, Dark Bowser, which had been created via Dark Star absorbing parts of Bowser's DNA, in an attempt to get more dark power, although since she was devoid of dark power, he does not gain any power whatsoever. Dark Bowser eventually removes Peach from his body (off-screen) after absorbing Dark Fawful and gaining his full power back.

Upon Mario, Luigi, and Bowser finally countering the sources of the blorbs threat, along with defeating the Dark Star itself for good, everything in the Mushroom Kingdom returns to normal and Peach is rescued at last. She also manages to regain consciousness as well, after being awakened by Bowser ejecting the remaining inhabitants of Bowser's body. Though Bowser attacks the Mario Bros. and still attempts to kidnap Peach directly after the Dark Star is defeated, Peach still express her gratitude toward Bowser for his role in saving the world by sending him a cake.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

Princess Peach artwork from Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Artwork from Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

In Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toadsworth travel to Pi'illo Island for a vacation they were invited to. After arriving at Pi'illo Castle and watching a brief presentation on the history of the island, Peach begins searching the presentation room at the mention of Pi'illo Castle's hidden treasure. After being implored to stop being so reckless by Toadsworth when she steps on the nearby platform, they both accidentally cause it to blast deeper into the castle.

Peach is eventually found with Toadsworth in the same room the immobilized Prince Dreambert rests, surrounded by Smoldergeist. Mario and Luigi's arrival causes the Smoldergeist to flee, only for them to return later to attack the Bros. The group end up entering the collection room after escaping the depths of Pi'illo Castle, where Luigi takes a nap on Dreambert and a bed put on display, which creates a Dream Portal that sucks Peach into the Dream World.

She is later found in Dreamy Pi'illo Castle getting carried by the kidnapper who is revealed to be Antasma, who manages to escape the pursuing Mario and Luigi by creating a temporary path to Dream's Deep. After Mario and Luigi find access to Dream's Deep through exploring Mushrise Park and later Dreamy Mushrise Park, she and Antasma are found there. After Bowser's arrival, Mario, Luigi and Peach are all felled by Bowser's power upped flames and left there, but are rescued by Eldream who takes them back to the Real World. Eventually, Peach heads back to Pi'illo Castle with several Toads.

At some point afterwards, Peach is secretly kidnapped by Kamek, who pretends to be her until he exposes his identity to Mario and Luigi in Dreamy Driftwood Shore. She is held captive in Neo Bowser Castle from then on until Mario and Luigi's arrival at the castle's outdoor area, where a Paratroopa is holding her and eventually takes her to the balcony of the castle. She is later found in a cage, and assists in the destruction of the Dream Stone when Bowser tries to destroy the Bros. with it.

After Mario and Luigi defeat Bowser as Dreamy Bowser, the Bros., Starlow, Dreambert and Peach barely manage to escape on the Zeekeeper and safely return to the castle, where they finally begin their vacation.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

Artwork of Princess Peach and her paper counterpart for Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
See also: Paper Peach

In Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Peach meets her paper counterpart when Luigi accidentally releases the Paper Mario world into the Mario & Luigi universe. After some disagreements, Bowser and his paper self kidnap her and her paper counterpart, respectively, forcing Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario to rescue them. The Bowser Jrs take the princesses to Mount Brrr, where they are spotted by some Toads. Toadette builds a Papercraft version of Peach that defeats the Papercraft Bowser Jr. However, the Bowser Jrs escape with the princesses, going back to Bowser's Castle.

The princesses are able to escape at Bowser's Castle, but are soon caught and recaptured by the Bowser Jr. duo. Despite this, the Bowser Jrs are promptly defeated by Mario's team and the princesses escape with them. They return to Peach's Castle and reassemble it after it was blown up by the Koopa Troop as retaliation for the Bowser Jrs' loss to Mario's team. Once the Mario team defeats Shiny RoboBowser, they regroup at the castle. She says goodbye to her paper self as she returns to the Paper Mario world.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]

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In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Peach appears together with Dorrie and a team of characters wearing orange bands. Her role in the game is unknown.

Mario Pinball Land[edit]

Peach is a supporting character in Mario Pinball Land. She visits the Fun Fair with Mario. Peach is enthralled by the Sky Cannon and decides to try it for herself, but two Goombas rotate the cannon to point towards Bowser's Castle, blasting Peach right into the castle's gates. Mario turns into the shape of a pinball to progress through the pinball levels and rescue Peach. After Peach is rescued, the two of them both return to the Fun Fair to ride the roller coaster together.

WarioWare series[edit]

Peach makes cameo appearances in the WarioWare series. Peach appears in the NES Open Tournament Golf microgame of WarioWare: Twisted!, where she is seen smiling. Peach is one of the objects in the amiibo Tap microgame of WarioWare Gold, where Peach in her standard and wedding outfits from Super Mario Odyssey also appear as crude drawings if the player scans the respective amiibo in Wario's amiibo Sketch.

SSX on Tour / NBA Street V3[edit]

Peach appears as a guest character in the Nintendo GameCube versions of both SSX on Tour and NBA Street V3.

Mario Baseball series[edit]

Mario Superstar Baseball[edit]

Peach is first seen in the opening cinematic of Mario Superstar Baseball. She, like the other captains, each receive a flyer that reads "Challenger Wanted." During an exhibition game with Yoshi, Peach hits a home run off Yoshi after the ball bounces off a music note block. Peach is teammates with Mario during an exhibition game between Mario and Wario. Peach, Daisy, and Red Toad are seen blacking out, fearing that Mario is going to be tagged out as Donkey Kong tries to receive the ball, but Mario nevertheless scores. Peach then receives the ball from Daisy and throws the ball to Yoshi to get Waluigi out at home plate. After Mario hits a walk-off home run, Peach and others storm the field to celebrate. In the final cinematic that plays after completing Challenge Mode via Special Cup, Peach is seen with other characters at the baseball field.

Peach is both a playable character and a team captain. She is tied with Boo for having the second best pitching stat in the game, trailing only to Waluigi and Bowser. Her fielding stat is also tied for the second best in the game with Diddy Kong, only being slightly worse than Magikoopa's. Her batting is slightly below average while her running is average. Her fielding skills are the Super Catch and Quick Throw. She can also make home-runs at times even though she is not as strong as other captains. Peach's special pitch is the Heart Ball, learned in Challenge Mode by purchasing the Lovely Heart item. She is the Team Captain for the Peach Monarchs (consisting of several Toads, Toadsworth, Toadette and Daisy as sub-captain). In the Exhibition Mode, alternate names for Peach's team include the Peach Roses, Peach Dynasties or Peach Princesses. Peach is one of the playable captains in Challenge Mode, though in order to advance, Peach has to go against the other captains working toward the same goal of competing against Bowser. Upon meeting certain criteria during matches, the opposing team that Peach's team was victorious against join hers.

Mario Super Sluggers[edit]

Peach about to pass the ball to Mario in the Mario Super Sluggers opening

Peach is first seen in the opening cinematic of Mario Super Sluggers. She is at the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom with Toadsworth, greeting the other players as they arrive on a yacht. Later in the scene, she is shown to be passing the ball to Mario during a game. The next cinematic with Peach is shown after defeating Bowser in Challenge Mode, where she celebrates with the other characters in the middle of the infield before making their way to the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom to gaze towards the sunset before the lights come on for the night. Peach is seen in the final cinematic, standing by a table next to the umpire Lakitu at the Daisy Cruiser, where the others are having desserts. When a display of fireworks set off, Peach and the others witness a show of Bob-omb Derby at Mario Stadium.

Peach is both a playable character and a team captain. Peach has her own stadium, which is an ice palace titled Peach Ice Garden. Peach's batting and running stats remain unchanged from before, but both her pitching and fielding have been improved, and she is now tied with Boo for having the best pitching stat in the game. She loses her Super Catch ability, but still has the Quick Throw. Peach is unlockable in Challenge mode, after rescuing her from Bowser Jr. Upon being added to the Challenge Mode roster after completing the said case involving Peach, she has a unique talent to aid in exploration around stadiums using her well-known heart trademark, resembling her overall personality. Also at that point, she is able to assist in finding the other required Team Players to make up her team, the Peach Monarchs.

Super Princess Peach[edit]

Princess Peach from Super Princess Peach.
Artwork from Super Princess Peach, showing Peach with her Joy vibe

Peach is a playable character in Super Princess Peach. She is the main protagonist, and the game features a difference in roles where it is Peach who goes on a journey to rescue both Mario and Luigi from Bowser. With the aid of a talking umbrella known as Perry - who was an amnesiac and therefore possessed a mysterious past - Peach travels to Vibe Island, where Bowser moves his operations in order to obtain the Vibe Scepter. However, the Goomba who brought it to him had been affected by its magic, and with a calm, playful attitude, he uses the scepter on the entire island, thereby creating chaos. With this, Peach is capable of using four Vibe techniques to help her through the areas. Princess Peach also was capable of floating for a short period of time like she was in Super Mario Bros. 2 (and subsequently, the Super Smash Bros. series), only this time she used Perry to hold her aloft rather than her dress. This ability is available on Toad's shop, and costs 100 coins. Eventually, Peach fights her way through the island's many hazards and rescues Luigi and many Toads after defeating Giant Kamek. Perry also become less amnesiac as time went on, eventually recovering his memory. After Peach defeats Bowser, she then rescues Mario. Ignoring Luigi completely, she shoves him to the side as she runs to Mario, and they swing around together, before he picks her up into his arms and gives her some flowers. Everyone then returns home together.

Mario Strikers series[edit]

Super Mario Strikers[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Super Mario Strikers. She is a Playmaker captain in this game and its sequels. Peach's Super Strike is the Royal Strike.

Mario Strikers Charged[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Strikers Charged. Her play style is different than in Super Mario Strikers. Peach is the most agile and passes faster than the other characters, whilst her shooting ability and tackling strength is the weakest. Peach's deke involves her jumping a short distance, avoiding any possible body checks and even allowing her to jump over obstacles and goalies. Her Super Ability is Freeze Frame!, in which cameras flock in and start taking pictures of Peach, who traps any opponents in picture frames. Cameras are also seen taking pictures of Peach during her ground entrance and on certain occasions when she is celebrating after scoring a goal for her team. When Peach executes her Mega Strike, she turns into an angelic creature with wings, prior to knocking the ball down toward the goalie. Peach has a pink or blue uniform with a number 10 on it. Peach's mission level is to defeat Daisy for the Star Cup. Bowser has her as an opponent during his mission mode. Peach's theme song is a techno-inspired tune.

Mario Strikers: Battle League[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Strikers: Battle League. She is a speed-oriented character as before, with speed and technique being her strongest statistics, although at the cost of weaker strength and shooting. Peach's speed ranks among the best alongside Toad, while her strength and shooting rank among the worst.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Hoops 3-on-3. She is billed a Technical character. Peach has her own court, Peach Field. Her Special Shot, the Heart Shot, causes a swarm of hearts to appear and left Peach and the ball to the goal. Peach wears her two-piece athletic uniform, but a sports dress can be unlocked as an alternative outfit by completing the Mushroom Cup as her.

Mario & Sonic series[edit]

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games[edit]

Peach celebrating her after-event results in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Peach is a playable character in both the Wii version and the Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Peach is billed a Skill character, making her excel in events such as track, archery, skeet, and aquatics. Peach is tied with Tails for the lowest power out of any character, as well as poor stamina on par with Dr. Eggman's. Peach is tied with Daisy as the fastest character, despite not having a Speed classification like Daisy. In Dream Fencing, Peach charges up and releases a huge pink heart. When the heart hits her opponent it explodes into smaller hearts. It has a very long range and Peach does not have to be close to her opponents, as the heart acts like a projectile. In Dream Table Tennis, Peach can make the ball disappear making it difficult to find. When she unleashes her shot, she spins around in a sea of hearts and then hits the ball. In the opening of the Wii version only, Peach is seen in the ceremony and competing in 100m and 100m Freestyle.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]

Peach, Daisy, Amy Rose, and Blaze the Cat hang out together in the opening cinematic.
Peach (third from left) posing with Blaze, Amy, and Daisy. (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games)

Peach is a playable character in both the Wii version and the Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. In the former version, Peach's costume is featured as an outfit for Miis to wear, and it can be bought from the in-game store. Peach is billed a Skill player. She and the other female participants each wear a specialized winter outfit that corresponds with and matches the overall theme of the Winter Olympic events. Peach's special abilities include the Mid-Air Float ability as well as the Princess Dash ability in the Nintendo DS version only. In the opening scene of the Wii version, Peach is seen in the ceremony and competing in Figure Skating with Amy.

In the Adventure Tours mode of the handheld version, Peach initially goes to Sparkleton to peek at the snow festival. She is challenged by Mario to the Snow Machine Fight dream event, and joins the group after losing. She later competes in the Snow Machine Fight dream event again to demonstrate her talent to a Goomba, and after winning, Peach receives a Shooting Rifle, allowing for participation in Shooting events. Back at Frostown, Peach can cheer up the Thwomp and get it to move aside, opening access to a previously blocked path.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games[edit]

Screenshot from Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games of Peach competing in Rhythmic Ribbon in the opening

Peach is first seen in the opening of the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, first appearing at the start with the other athletes and later competing in Synchronized Swimming with Amy, Daisy and Blaze, and in Rhythmic Ribbon by herself. Peach is a playable character, and she is classified as a Skill type. Peach wears her usual athletic uniform in most Events, her winter outfit in Equestrian events, and a leotard in both Gymnastics and Aquatics events. There is a Mii outfit based on Peach, and she is one of the characters in London Party mode who can be spoken to in order to play minigames and earn stickers.

Peach is also playable in the Nintendo 3DS version. Peach is included in the Girls group, alongside Amy, Daisy, and Blaze, all of whom are playable only during certain events. In the Story Mode, Peach first appears with Blaze protecting a group of Toads from some imposters, which they manage to defeat and then rescue Daisy and Amy. When the group find Rouge, Peach defeats her in an event to stop her brainwashing, and then Rouge leads the group to the fog machine in Hyde Park, which Blaze destroys. Peach decides to stay in Hyde Park with the other Girls to keep an eye on things there, and the group later call Mario, Luigi, Sonic and Tails when they face Bowser and Dr. Eggman to offer support. Peach later appears at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. In the bonus episodes, Peach volunteers to help with the invitations for the Olympic Games, and when Daisy visits them and offers to take Amy shopping, Peach defeats her in an Olympic event to convince her to help. When Bowser's invitation is accidentally damaged, Peach ends up rewriting it. Peach also helps Amy defeat Bowser and Dr. Eggman when they come for their invitations early, but decides to let them have them anyway as they hadn't caused any trouble. When Peach returns after finding Bowser and Dr. Eggman's invitations missing, the group find that they have left and assume that they must have found their invitations anyway, and they head on a shopping trip to celebrate. A badge of Peach can be obtained from the badge machine.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. She is an athlete of the Skill type with a high technique stat, as well as above average acceleration, max speed, and stamina, but low power. Peach shares special animations with Mario, demonstrating their relationship.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games[edit]

Peach is a playable character in the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and arcade versions of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. She is classified as a Skill character. Peach is playable only in the Golf and 100m Freestyle Swimming events, as well as their Plus versions, in the Nintendo 3DS version.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and the arcade version. She is one of the characters whose outfits change between events. She is classified as a Technique character. Peach is playable in both the Tokyo 2020 and Tokyo 1964 events. In the Story Mode, Peach is first encountered in Chapter 11, where she is shown to be competing in the Archery event; she then joins the player's party after Daisy defeats her. Later on, in Chapter 13, she beats Larry Koopa in Equestrian in order to win back the Excitement Battery, before teaming up with Yoshi to beat Shadow and Knuckles in Badminton during Chapter 15. At the end of the game, she is shown rejoicing alongside Amy. In the game's opening, Peach is seen participating in Equestrian.

Itadaki Street series[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Itadaki Street DS and an unlockable playable character in Fortune Street. Both games include Peach's Castle as one of the playable stages. Peach can be unlocked in Fortune Street by placing first or second on the Peach's Castle board in Tour Mode, and said game also features her as a rank S character.

Mario Sports Mix[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Sports Mix. She is a Technical character with average speed, although her power stat is very low. Peach's home court is her castle which is compatible with the four featured sports (basketball, volleyball, hockey, and dodgeball). Peach's special move involves releasing four large hearts capable of stunning characters of the opposing team.

StreetPass Mii Plaza[edit]

Peach also appears on the Puzzle Swap panel "Starlets" in StreetPass Mii Plaza, alongside Rosalina, Pauline, Zelda and Toon Zelda.

The Cat Mario Show[edit]

Peach, or more accurately, her Cat Peach form, is a character on the Virtual Console series The Cat Mario Show.

Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition[edit]

Peach is a helper character in Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. She is unlocked after the player completes World 8, and her attribute is Light.

As a helper, Peach's skill restores half of the party's maximum HP, while her helper skill raises the ATK of all teammates by 3x, as long as the party's current HP is at or above 50% its maximum value.

Another version of Peach, called Super Peach, can also be unlocked by completing ★World 8. Her main attribute and sub-attribute are both Light.

Super Peach's skill fully restores the party's HP, along with removing the paralysis condition from all paralyzed teammates. Her helper skill raises the ATK of all teammates by 4.5x, as long as the party's current HP is at 100% its maximum value.

All Peach variations have RCV as their strongest stat, while their HP and ATK are only at average levels.

Minecraft[edit]

Peach is a playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-up in Minecraft. A Cat Peach skin is also playable.

Nintendo Switch Online trailer[edit]

In the Nintendo Switch Online trailer in the September 13 Nintendo Direct, Peach was seen as one of the players in various portions of the Online Play, and during the Nintendo Entertainment System portion showing online gameplay, Peach and Bowser Jr. were shown playing against each other remotely with the Nintendo Entertainment System version of Dr. Mario.

Mario Sports Superstars[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario Sports Superstars. In all sports, she is a technique-oriented player, giving her better shot accuracy or horse control. In golf, her default drive is 206 yards, and her shot travels straight and medium-low. In most sports, she wears her two-piece athletic uniform from such games as the Mario Baseball series, while in tennis and golf she wears her sports dress.

Mario + Rabbids series[edit]

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Peach, along with Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi, was sucked into the vortex linking the Rabbids to the Mushroom Kingdom at the beginning of the game, and later rejoiced when Mario returned safely. She later freed Mario and one of his Rabbid partners from Icicle Golem in the level It Came From the Freezer, and joins as a playable character afterwards.

Peach's primary weapon is a Boomshot, a short-range weapon that can hit more than one target in front of her, and her secondary weapon is a Grenaduck. Her weapons' Super Effects are Burn and Freeze. Peach has balanced offense and defense with high mobility, possessing the second highest health points after Yoshi. Her Team Jump can heal heroes within landing radius. Her techniques are a reaction shot called Royal Graze and Protect, which allows her shield her allies from damage by absorbing some (if not all) of their damage. Also, she has her Rabbid counterpart, Rabbid Peach, who gets jealous of Peach being with Mario all the time.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]

Peach is a playable character in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. She now wields the Boom-Brella,[18] an umbrella-shaped weapon with a cannon attached to it that fires a powerful cone attack. Her technique is Team Barrier, which protects her allies similar to Protection. This effect also applies with her unlockable Barrier Jump skill.[19]

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LEGO Super Mario[edit]

On Mario Day 2022, a LEGO Peach figure was announced for the LEGO Super Mario line. It was released on August 1, 2022.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

Princess Peach from The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Artwork of Peach as she appears in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
“I'm taking you to see the princess. She can help you. She can do anything!”
Toad, The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Peach is a major character in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. She is voiced in the English version by Anya Taylor-Joy and in the Japanese version by Arisa Shida. She presides over the Mushroom Kingdom in her castle and enlists the help of Mario and Toad on an adventure to defeat Bowser and stop him from taking over the world. Her dress is more detailed than her video game counterpart, and her crown and jewelry look more realistic. In addition, her eyebrows are longer and some pink leggings are visible under her dress. She appears in both her normal dress outfit and her biker outfit that debuted in Mario Kart Wii, and is seen wielding an axe. Her Fire Peach form also appears.

Peach announces her plans to the Toads to stop Bowser by teaming up with the Kong army. She then meets Mario, excited at meeting another human, and decides to test to "see what [Mario is] made of" as he asks to help save Luigi. During their training, she effortlessly completes the course, though despite Mario's several failed attempts, she decides to take him and Toad along.

When Peach, Mario, and Toad are camping in a field of Fire Flowers, she explains that she had originally wandered into the Mushroom Kingdom as a baby via a pipe, and was lucky enough to have encountered Toads who took her in and raised her as one of their own, eventually crowning her as their princess. Mario suggests that maybe she came from the same world as he did, and she smiles and responds by saying that there is a huge universe with a lot of galaxies, leaving her true origins ambiguous.

After Mario wins the duel at the Great Ring of Kong, she praises Mario for winning, realizing he never knows when to quit. As they drive on Rainbow Road, she and Mario interact before getting interrupted by Toad and Donkey Kong. As the Koopa army blows up Toad's kart and sends him flying, Peach immediately saves him. They are both devastated at Mario being seemingly killed by the Koopa General's attack, head back to the Mushroom Kingdom to warn the Toads, and head to the balcony to confront Bowser, who proposes to her. Though she quickly denies, she reluctantly accepts as Bowser tortures Toad.

During the reception, she knocks out Kamek, transforms into Ice Peach with the Ice Flower smuggled in her bouquet, and battles Bowser before she loses her power caused by King Bob-omb exploding. She and the others are then transported to Brooklyn and she is restrained by Bowser's army before the Mario brothers become invincible and defeat them all. A vanquished Bowser tries to plead mercy, but a disgusted Peach force-feeds him with a Mini Mushroom. She and the gang are then cheered as heroes of Brooklyn.

A portrait of Peach as she appears on her letters to Mario in Super Mario Bros. 3 can be seen in the antiques shop.[20]

Princess Peach: Showtime![edit]

Artwork of Princess Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Peach using Sparkle with Stella.
Screenshot from Princess Peach: Showtime! of Princess Peach and two Toads arriving at Sparkle Theater. Some Theets and some statues of Sparklas are also seen.
Peach and the Toads arriving at the Sparkle Theater.

Peach is the protagonist of Princess Peach: Showtime!. One day, Peach received an invitation to the Sparkle Theater. However, while there, a witch named Grape alongside her group, the Sour Bunch, invaded the theater and took its occupants hostage. Peach teams up with the theater's guardian, Stella, to try and save everyone. Stella gives Peach the power of Sparkle in order to further assist Peach in saving the theater. After completing every stage per floor, it unlocks a dark door where a Darkle boss guards a floor. Completing all stages in a certain costume allows Peach and Stella to rescue a trapped Sparkla in the basement. Freeing all of the Sparklas allow Peach to access the dark door to Grape with the power of the Sparklas transforming her into Radiant Peach. Showing up to Grape as Radiant Peach, she defeats Grape. However, Grape reveals her true form Grape the Great and destroys the Sparkle Theater. With the help of the Theets' maximum Sparkle power, Peach becomes Super Radiant Peach, helping her defeat Grape the Great. Upon Grape the Great's defeat, she fades from existence, and Peach repairs the Sparkle Theater. At the end of the game, Peach and the Sparklas perform a curtain call.

Merchandise[edit]

A wide range of Peach-themed merchandise has appeared to the public over the years. Items include plush dolls, action figures, slippers, key chains, mugs, wallpaper, DS kits, and shampoo bottles. Peach was also included in Super Mario Chess as one of the Bishops, alongside Princess Daisy. Peach had a central role in the story accompanying the CD White Knuckle Scorin', and was even named in the opening song "Ignorance Is Bliss". Various official game soundtracks also make reference to Peach in their song title. Peach is featured in Nintendo Monopoly, where her space costs $220 and takes the place of Indiana Avenue, and Peach is one of the four base Characters included in the Standard Edition (five in the Collector's Edition) of Monopoly Gamer.

Other appearances[edit]

Bayonetta in her Princess Peach costume.
Bayonetta in her Peach costume

Princess Toadstool makes a cameo in Game B of the Nintendo Entertainment System version of Tetris alongside the Mario Bros. upon completing one of the heights, specifically height 5. Toadstool in particular is atop the highest turret applauding, and is the only one of the characters that appear that neither use a musical instrument or, in the case of the Mario Bros., do any dancing. This is one of Toadstool's only two appearances on Family Computer-related hardware depicting her with blonde hair, the only other being NES Open Tournament Golf.

In the Game Boy version of F-1 Race, Peach appears on the fourth course waving, just before the player begins the race.

Peach makes a cameo appearance in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra. She is seen in the audience with other Super Mario characters.

Many references to Peach are in the Animal Crossing series. In City Folk and New Leaf, an item is available called Peach's parasol that can be obtained respectively from Tom Nook's shop if the player earns 4,000 points or from Timmy and Tommy's store from purchasing a fortune cookies to win a prize. Pocket Camp features Peach's Crown and Peach's Dress as clothing items, and in New Horizons, the Princess Peach dress, Princess Peach crown, and Princess Peach shoes can be obtained from Nook Shopping to celebrate Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary. Additionally, the yellow variant of the tulip surprise box will, when interacted, display a Princess Peach doll.

A costume resembling Princess Peach is unlockable for Bayonetta and Jeanne in the Wii U version of Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2. The costume consists of a shortened version of Peach's dress, with Mario dolls attached to it, and golden details. A palette swap for it is available, and resembles Princess Daisy, but it lacks the Mario doll and instead has a Luigi doll. In both versions, her summon is Bowser. There is also an unlockable special moveset based on Mario and Peach's abilities.

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