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|image=[[Image:Oldytoad!.PNG{{!}}200px]] <br>'''Toadsworth'''.
|image=[[File:SMS Toadsworth Artwork.png|150px]]<br>Artwork of Toadsworth from ''Super Mario Sunshine''
|full_name=Toadsworth
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|origin=Unknown
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
|affiliation=[[Princess Peach]], [[Mushroom Kingdom]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ([[List of games by date#2002|2002]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Scott Burns]] (2002–2008)<ref>[[Media:Scott burns sms 1.jpg|Confirmation from Scott Burns via e-mail.]]</ref>
}}
}}
{{LLQuote|By my grandfather's marmalade!|Toadsworth|[[Mario Party 7]]}}
{{quote|[[Mario|Master Mario]]! [[Luigi|Master Luigi]]! You must save [[Princess Peach]]!|Toadsworth|[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]}}
'''Toadsworth''' is an elderly [[Toad (species)|Toad]] and [[Princess Peach]]'s longtime steward, introduced in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. He is constantly worrying about the princess and takes care of the [[Toad (species)|Toads]]. He has an English accent and often utters old-fashioned English phrases like "Tally-ho!" and "Pip pip!", most of which made their debut in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. Before Toadsworth's introduction in ''Super Mario Sunshine'', the [[Chancellor]] played a role very similar to his and even sported a similar appearance.
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
[[File:SMS Mario and Toadsworth converse.png|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Toadsworth and Mario conversing in the opening cutscene of ''Super Mario Sunshine'']]
In ''Super Mario Sunshine'', Toadsworth accompanies [[Mario]], Princess Peach, and an entourage of Toads to [[Isle Delfino]] for a vacation. While traveling there, he can be seen daydreaming about the relaxation that he can get at the island as well as about the roller coaster at [[Pinna Park]] that he is tempted to ride on, resulting in his ignoring Peach when she attempts to warn him of seeing [[Shadow Mario|a doppelganger]] of Mario in the background of the tour video for the island. However, upon arriving on the island's airstrip, he and the other vacationers find the small island covered with [[graffiti]] thanks to the mysterious fiend known as [[Shadow Mario]] (who eventually frames Mario of ruining the island).


'''Toadsworth''' is [[Princess Peach|Princess Peach's]] longtime steward, first appearing in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', where he comes along with Princess Peach and [[Mario]] to [[Isle Delfino]]. He is always worried about the princess and takes care of the [[Toad (species)|Toads]]. He has a southern English accent and often utters normal English phrases like "Tally-ho!", "Pip pip!" and "By my grandfather's marmalade!", most of which made their debut in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''.
After cleaning [[Delfino Airstrip]], Mario and the group are taken to a courthouse on the mainland, where Mario is put on trial for vandalizing Isle Delfino. The [[Pianta prosecutor|prosecutor]] explains that someone who looks like Mario covered the island with graffiti, and that he is to blame. Peach and Toadsworth attempt to object, but they are overruled, and Mario is found guilty. He is then forced to clean the island, as well as find all the [[Shine Sprite]]s.


== Biography ==
As Mario attempts to do so to clear his name, Toadsworth at first can be seen simply accompanying Peach around the island. After she is kidnapped by Shadow Mario, he can be found fretting and worrying in various locations. Often, he can be seen reminding Mario to go rescue the princess. After she is rescued, he and the other heroes can be seen finally enjoying the facilities at Isle Delfino as originally planned in the ending credits. Toadsworth presumably returns with the rest of the vacationers to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] later on.
=== [[Isle Delfino|Island]] Vacation ===
Toadsworth's first appearance was in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' where he accompanied [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and an entourage of [[Toad (species)|Toads]] to Isle Delfino for a vacation. At first he simply accompanies the Princess around the island. After she is kidnapped by [[Shadow Mario]] he can be found fretting and worrying in various locations. After she is rescued he returned with the rest of the vacationers to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]].


=== Visiting the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] ===
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
[[Image:Ladylima!.png|thumb|left|170px|Toadsworth and the others about to leave the Beanbean Kingdom.]]
[[File:ToadsworthNSMB.png|thumb|Toadsworth's role in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' is being the host of the Toad House]]
Toadsworth replaces [[Toad]] as the host of [[Toad House]]s in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' He gives out items to Mario or Luigi by conjuring up a [[Roulette Block]] with his wand. Some of the Toad Houses also give out extra lives to the Mario Bros. by having them play a card match up game. However, most of these houses require Mario (or Luigi) to pay 5 [[Star Coin]]s in order to enter.


In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Toadsworth makes a brief appearance in the beginning of the game where he presents [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] with a [[Suitcase]]. Later he comes to the Beanbean Kingdom himself (along with [[Princess Peach]]). He is shown near the end of the game to be good friends with [[Lady Lima]].
In the opening cutscene, multiple models of Toadsworth are used to create the illusion of Toads running around in a panic once the thundercloud strikes Peach's Castle.<ref>{{file link|4Toadsworthsoutsideatpeachcastle.jpg|Screenshot of Toadsworth models in the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' opening}}</ref>
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=== Adventures in [[Rogueport]] ===
===''Mario Golf'' series===
[[Image:PM2Toadsworth.jpg|thumb|right|130px|Paper Toadsworth.]]
A statue of Toadsworth appears in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' on Hole 7 of [[Peach's Castle Grounds]], while Toadsworth himself physically appears in only ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' on Peach's Castle. A locker containing a fake moustache with his name on the back can also be found in a [[Marion Course|Marion Clubhouse]] locker room.


Toadsworth accompanies [[Princess Peach]] on her trip to Rogueport during ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. He keeps Princess Peach very close to him, but ends up losing her. When [[Mario]] comes to Rogueport he meets a frantic Toadsworth who is incredibly worried about the missing Princess. Mario assures Toadsworth that he will save her, and Toadsworth spends the remainder of the game in Rogueport's [[Inn]].
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
[[File:GPWinners-MKDD.png|thumb|left|Toadsworth driving in the Parade Kart in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'']]
Toadsworth has not made any major appearances in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. His first ''Mario Kart'' appearance is in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', where during the cup's ending ceremony, Toadsworth drives the [[Parade Kart]] with the two winning players and takes them to their trophy; aside from this, Toadsworth also appears in the textures for the audience in [[Waluigi Stadium (GCN)|Waluigi Stadium]], but not in later iterations of the course.


[[Image:Toadsworth old.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Toadsworth in the present.]][[Image:ToadsworthYoung.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Toadsworth when he was younger.]]
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''====
In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', large paper cut out figures of Toadsworth, as well as [[Toad]] and [[Toadette]] (done in the artwork style of the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]]) can be seen near the entrance of the Trick House section of [[Yoshi Park 2]].
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=== Young and Old ===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
{{main|Toadsworth the Younger}}
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and its [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|remake]], Toadsworth briefly appears at the start, where he presents [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] with a [[Suitcase]] to take on their journey to the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. Later he comes to the Beanbean Kingdom himself (along with [[Princess Peach]]). He also provides the Mario Bros. with a spare dress for the Princess just before they set off to Joke's End to rescue the Princess from Bowletta's clutches, anticipating the possibility that she might have damaged it in an attempt to escape. After a while, he spends his time with Peach in the Mushroom Embassy. He is shown near the end of the game to be good friends with [[Lady Lima]].
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Toadsworth also appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. He is with Mario and Luigi when Princess Peach takes an experimental trip back in time, and is paranoid that something terrible will happen. His fears later become justified, as when the time machine returns a [[Shroob]] is in it. He promptly faints, and requires a [[Refreshroom]] to revive him. He is still confused when he wakes up and accidentally pushes Mario and Luigi into a time-hole. He later teams up with his younger self to teach the Bros. moves and keep [[Baby Peach]] entertained while she stays in the future.
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
{{see also|Toadsworth the Younger}}
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Toadsworth also appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', playing a larger role in this game than in its predecessor. He is with Mario and Luigi when Princess Peach takes an experimental trip back in time, and is paranoid that something terrible might happen. He eventually faints from [[shroomshock]] due to his excess worrying for the princess, creating a comedic scene of Mario getting a [[refreshroom]] for the elderly Toad to feel better. His fears later become justified, as when the time machine returns, a [[Junior Shrooboid]] is in it. He is soon attacked by the Shrooboid though Mario and Luigi eventually defeat it. He is still confused when he wakes up and accidentally pushes Mario and Luigi into a time hole. He later teams up with his [[Toadsworth the Younger|younger self]] to teach the Bros. new moves (such as the [[Spin Jump (Mario & Luigi series)|Toadsworth Twist]], [[Bro Ball|Bros. Ball]], etc.) and keep [[Baby Peach]] entertained while she stays in the future.
Toadsworth is indirectly responsible for sending Mario and Luigi into the past from the start, as he had accidentally knocked Luigi into a [[time hole]], causing Mario to go in after him. Near the end of the game, a [[Shroob]] character based on Toadsworth called [[Shroobsworth]] appears as a common enemy.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
[[File:Toadworthml3.png|thumb|upright=1.1|left|[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] find Toadsworth in the [[Pump Works]] in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'']]
Toadsworth returns in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and its [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey|Nintendo 3DS remake]]. He, along with many other Mushroom Kingdom residents, eventually get swallowed up by Bowser after [[Fawful]] tricks Bowser into eating the [[Vacuum Shroom]]. He is then found in [[Pump Works]] of [[Bowser's body]] where he must be rescued by the Mario Bros. Compared to the last game, his role is very small, appearing in various areas, mainly Toad Square. At first, he can often be seen sobbing for the Princess's well being after she is kidnapped by Fawful. After getting over the Princess's well being, and being assured that Mario and Luigi would save her, Toadsworth tries to stop moping and stay strong, and teaches the Mario Bros. about [[bean|beans]]. He is shown to be good friends with [[Toadbert]] as well. Toadbert and Toadsworth are seen having some tea together while waiting for [[Lumbar Nook|Bowser's back]] to heal.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
[[File:ToadsworthMLDT.png|frame|left]]
Toadsworth appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', where he, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and the Toads are invited to Pi'illo Island for sightseeing. His role is even smaller than in the previous games and is mainly used for comic relief (him worrying about Peach and getting annoyed when [[Dr. Snoozemore]] falls asleep). Excluding [[reissue]]s, ''Dream Team'' is the last original game in which Toadsworth physically appears.
 
===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''===
[[File:Toadsworth PM2.png|thumb|Toadsworth in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'']]
Toadsworth accompanies [[Princess Peach]] on her trip to [[Rogueport]] during ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. He keeps Princess Peach very close to him, but ends up losing her. When [[Mario]] comes to Rogueport, he meets a frantic Toadsworth who is incredibly worried about the missing Princess. Mario assures Toadsworth that he is going to save her, and Toadsworth spends the remainder of the game in Rogueport's [[Inn]]. In the ending, he, Mario, and Princess Peach leave Rogueport on a boat back to the Mushroom Kingdom. Later, after the credits roll, Toadsworth accompanies Princess Peach to [[Mario Bros.' House|Mario's house]] where she invites Mario to venture back to Rogueport. However, Toadsworth will no longer be present at the inn when playing from a save file where the [[Shadow Queen]] has been defeated.
 
The second [[Rogueport Direct Mail Service|RDM]] issue that Mario receives states that Toadsworth had frequently been seen with the cook [[Zess T.]] This issue of the RDM also reports that Zess T. had said, "What's wrong with spending time with my little Toadle-toes?", referring to Toadsworth.
 
According to [[Mailbox SP#RDM Issue 2|an e-mail]], Toadsworth is 60 years old (however, mention of his age is omitted in the English version of the [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|remake]]).


=== Toadsworth Sets Sail ===
===''Mario Tennis'' series===
As a token of his appreciation for all that Mario and his friends had done for the Kingdom, Toadsworth organized an extravagant cruise in traditional ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' fashion in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. He was also the host of the boards. However, the cruise was deterred by Bowser, who was angry about his exclusion from the guest list.
====''Mario Power Tennis'' / ''New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis''====
[[File:YOSHIPOWER.jpg|thumb|left|Toadsworth can be seen reffing a game in ''Mario Power Tennis'']]
Toadsworth is the umpire in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and its ''[[New Play Control!]]'' version, where he sits on a high chair and watches characters play. He reminds "not to respond a serve before it bounced once", whenever it is done. During the opening cinematic, Toadsworth is seen at the upper barracks of the [[Peach Dome]] with Peach standing by his side during the night of the final match. After Toadsworth announces the remaining contenders, Mario and Luigi against Yoshi and Donkey Kong, Wario and Waluigi in league with Bowser arrive after Yoshi and Donkey Kong fail to show up, which catches Toadsworth off guard. Further turmoil ensues as explosives fly all over the venue, and Toadsworth catches a glimpse of a horde of explosives stowing aboard the underside of Bowser's balloon.
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====''Mario Tennis: Power Tour''====
Toadsworth appears in ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'' where he, along with Mario, escort [[Clay]] and [[Ace]] to the Mushroom Kingdom on the [[Toad Express]]. He also acts as the umpire as in the previous game for matches taking place in the [[Peach Dome]].


=== Toad House Host ===
===''Yakuman DS''===
Toadsworth replaces [[Toad]] as the host of [[Toad House]]s in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. He can give out items to Mario or Luigi if they complete his mini-games.
In ''[[Yakuman DS]]'', Toadsworth is the first-ranked and most difficult opponent. He can also be unlocked by beating him in the game. This is the first game where Toadsworth is a playable character.


== Other Appearances ==
===''Super Mario Stadium'' series===
[[Image:Toadsworthump.jpg|thumb|left|Toadsworth in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''.]]
[[File:Toadsworth-Batting-MSS.png|thumb|left|Toadsworth batting in ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]
Toadsworth makes a cameo in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' whenever a player wins a cup; he drives the [[Parade Kart]] that takes them to their Trophy. He is also the referee in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. In the Japan-only game ''[[Yakuman DS]]'' (a heavily Mario-themed mah-jongg game) he is the first-ranked and most difficult opponent (CPU match) that is unlockable. He finally becomes playable in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' on Peach's team. in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Toadsworth appears as one of the many [[sticker]]s in the game, as well as having his own trophy.
In the [[Super Mario Stadium (series)|''Super Mario Stadium'' series]], Toadsworth is playable in both ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and its sequel, ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. He is on [[Princess Peach]]'s team, the "[[Peach Monarchs]]". Throughout the two games, Toadsworth uses a larger version of his cane as his bat, unlike the other playable Toad characters who use regular baseball bats. He is a very skillful fielder in both games and has a great pitch, but he does not hit for power, does not run fast, and has low stamina. Despite his good pitching stats, Toadsworth's pitches tend to move slower than what most Toads can pull off.


== Spin-Off Info ==
During the opening cinematic of ''Mario Super Sluggers'', Toadsworth is seen standing by Peach's side, greeting those who are about to arrive at the [[Baseball Kingdom]] on a yacht. In Challenge Mode, Toadsworth frequently worried about Peach's kidnapping and he constantly reminds the player to rescue her. He is first seen near a fountain that is later secured by the statue of [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]. He watches over the statue, but eventually joins the team when Peach has been rescued. Toadsworth has good chemistry with Peach, Toad, Toadette, Baby Peach, and Pianta, while he has bad chemistry with Goomba, Paragoomba, and Bowser.
===''[[Mario Superstar Baseball|Mario Superstar Baseball Information]]''===
 
*'''Type:''' Technique
===''Mario Party 7''===
*'''Starting Team Captain:''' [[Princess Peach]]
[[File:PartyCruise - MarioParty7.png|thumb|Toadsworth as the host in ''Mario Party 7'']]
*'''Status:''' Player
Toadsworth's only physical appearance in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] is ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', where he plays a role during the story. As a token of his appreciation for all that Mario and his friends have done for the Kingdom, Toadsworth organizes an extravagant cruise for them in traditional ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' fashion. He is also the host of the boards. However, the cruise is deterred by Bowser, who is furious about his exclusion from the guest list. Toadsworth also runs the [[Duty Free Shop]] in this game, where players can buy merchandise, view figures they purchased, listen to sounds, and view records. In the [[Neon Heights]] board, a cardboard cut-out of himself appears in the shooting game where if shot, the minigame ends and the player earns no coins.
*'''Stats:'''
 
**'''Batting:''' 3.5/5
Though he has no other ''Mario Party'' appearances, Toadsworth may have been [[List of Mario Party 8 pre-release and unused content#Toadsworth|planned to appear]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' as his model and two voice clips from ''Mario Party 7'' remain unused in the game's files. Toadsworth also cameos in the Collection mode of ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''.
**'''Pitching:''' 1/5
 
**'''Fielding:''' 3.5/5
===''Super Princess Peach''===
**'''Running:''' 2/5
Toadsworth reappears in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', where he is seen accompanying Princess Peach on her stroll while Bowser's minions attack Peach's Castle and capture the Mario Bros. As Peach sets off to rescue them, Toadsworth initially objects but then gives her the umbrella [[Perry]], whom he had bought from a shop before the events of the game, to accompany her. He is also a guitarist for the [[Peach Hit Five]].
*'''Player Profile:'''
 
**'''Strong Point:''' Fielding
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
**'''Special Talents:''' Super Catch
Toadsworth in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] appears only in the form of collectible items. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there are two [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|stickers]] of Toadsworth, depicting his artworks from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' and boosting the user's attack power by 10 points and launch power by 5 points, respecitvely. ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' also has a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] of Toadsworth, which can be randomly obtained in a single-player mode. Another trophy of Toadsworth appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and can be unlocked by defeating eight or more fighters in [[smashwiki:Cruel mode|Cruel Smash]]. A Novice-class support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] of Toadsworth appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', and fighters equipped with it will start battles with a [[wikibound:Ramblin' Evil Mushroom|Ramblin' Evil Mushroom]]. The spirit's [[smashwiki:False character|puppet fighter]] is [[Mario]] on the [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]] stage.
**'''Trajectory:'''
 
***'''Field:''' Center
===''Fortune Street''===
***'''Height:''' Normal
{{quote|Oh dear! I think I spent too much gold shopping here. Toadsworth will never let me live this down!|Toad|[[Fortune Street]]}}
*'''Star Pitch:''' Slowball
While Toadsworth himself does not appear in ''[[Fortune Street]]'', [[Toad]] provides reference to him throughout the game through his quotations. It is implied that Toadsworth may have some authority over Toad as he appears to be frightened of what Toadsworth would think of his choices at times throughout the game. One of Princess Peach's quotes mentions him as well, where she states that she may need to turn to Toadsworth for financial advice.
*'''Star Swing:''' Left
 
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
Toadsworth appears in early concept artwork for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''.<ref>{{cite|author=rawmeatcowboy|date=April 23, 2023|url=gonintendo.com/contents/19403-super-mario-bros-movie-concept-art-leaks-revealing-cut-characters-and-more|title=Super Mario Bros. Movie concept art leaks, revealing cut characters and more|publisher=GoNintendo|accessdate=April 23, 2023}}</ref> The [[Toad General]] has a similar role to Toadsworth's in the final film.
 
===Other appearances===
====Play Nintendo====
In Mario Reads Your Letters episodes 5 and 7 uploaded by [[Play Nintendo]], Toadsworth's name appears as one of Mario's email contacts on his computer with the subject "Long time no see".<ref>{{cite|author=Play Nintendo|date=December 29, 2017|url=youtu.be/ijDWrwQ9ktk?list=PLngvvr1C2bLHFLZzvN06gfmopvJjQX8HE|title=Mario Reads Your Letters — Episode 5 {{!}} @playnintendo|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Play Nintendo|date=January 10, 2018|url=youtu.be/T4moXFnBTyc?list=PLngvvr1C2bLHFLZzvN06gfmopvJjQX8HE|title=Send Your Letters to Mario Episode 7!|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 7, 2022}}</ref>
 
==General information==
===Physical appearance===
Toadsworth is portrayed as an elderly Toad with a tan complexion and a beige cap with brown spots. He has a puffy, white mustache, although if the player looks in a locker in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'', they find a fake mustache labeled "Toadsworth", jokingly implying that his facial hair is {{wp|Fake moustache|fake}}. Like other Toads, Toadsworth is short and stout. Despite his age, he is quite energetic. He also speaks with a southern English accent.
 
He wears a light purple vest with gold buttons that have Toad emblems on them. Layered on top of the vest is a purple, sleeveless jacket that hangs down like a tuxedo with a gold trim. He wears white bottoms underneath and brown, padded shoes like those of all other Toads'. He also wears small, black round glasses and a red bow-tie. He walks around using a stick-like cane that has a brown mushroom cap on top with beige spots on it.
 
In his [[Toadsworth the Younger|younger form]], he has a brown mustache, small, curious-looking eyebrows, and the same mushroom cap. His attire is more similar to that of other Toads, being a red vest with a golden trim baring his chest, along with his red bow-tie.
 
===Personality===
Toadsworth is a kind character who tries his best to help others, particularly Princess Peach, whom he cares for very deeply, having had a hand in raising her since she was a baby. Toadsworth constantly worries about Peach when she has been kidnapped by [[Bowser]], and while Toadsworth is quick to panic and flee with the other Toads when danger arises, he sometimes tries to stay and protect the princess or offer advice to the Mario Bros. In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', Toadsworth was originally hesitant to let Peach go to save Mario, out of fear for her safety. Toadsworth is known for addressing many other characters with the "Master" honorific due to his polite nature. Although kind overall, he does have his limits, as after the Shroob threat was over, he privately admits he's glad that his younger counterpart will be off his back, although denies claiming that when Toadsworth the Younger expresses suspicion of his true feelings toward him.
 
===Powers and abilities===
Toadsworth's cane appears to possess magical abilities, as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', he could create [[? Block]]s with it. In addition, he is shown to be able to drive in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', but he has yet to be seen participating in a [[Mario Kart (series)|kart race]]. He is also skilled at playing mahjong, as seen in ''[[Yakuman DS]]'', where he is the highest ranked opponent.
 
===Relationships===
[[File:Mpt intro 2.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Toadsworth alongside Princess Peach in the intro of ''Mario Power Tennis'']]
Toadsworth's most established relationship is with [[Princess Peach]], but there are discrepancies over the relation between them, not unlike [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Cranky Kong]]. Some sources claim Toadsworth to be the father of Princess Peach,<ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/20130118221831/http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/c6e9969e-692f-47e1-b82a-8b765cc42fe5|title=Nintendo.com – Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time – Game Info|deadlink=y|publisher=Nintendo of America|quote=Bidden by Toadsworth, Peach's father, to find his daughter, the bros. travel to the Mushroom Kingdom of yesteryear by jumping through mysterious time holes which suddenly appear.}}</ref> but it has been stated in games and game booklets that Toadsworth is Peach's attaché and thus is subordinate to her. Additionally, in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', when naming all of the players on Peach's team, [[Lakitu]] says ''"And... your grandpa?! Oh, pardon me! Venerable Toadsworth!"'' While not made entirely clear, Lakitu may have at first been mistaken, but then corrected himself. Peach also addresses him as "Toadsworth" (not as "father" or "grandfather") in ''Super Mario Sunshine''. Regardless of his position, he cares deeply for the Princess, very much in a fatherly manner, and has taken care of her since she was a baby, similar to [[Kamek]] and [[Bowser]]'s relationship. They also have good chemistry with each other in the ''Mario Baseball'' series.
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==Profiles and statistics==
===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''===
*'''[[Tattle]]:''' "''That's Toadsworth, steward of Princess Peach's castle. He's an active senior! He's been really worried since Peach went missing... I hope we can mellow him out.''"
 
===''Super Mario Stadium' series===
====''Mario Superstar Baseball''====
{{Baseball character
|name=Toadsworth
|image=[[File:Mugshot Toadsworth MSB.png]]
|team=[[Peach Monarchs]]
|type=Technique
|specialball=N/A
|specialmove=[[Super Catch]]
|batarm=Right
|throwarm=Right
|batting=4
|pitching=4
|fielding=6
|running=4
|goodchem={{baseball icon|Peach}} {{baseball icon|Toad}} {{baseball icon|Toadette}}
|badchem={{baseball icon|Bowser}}
|bio=Princess Peach's attendant. Though he says his life gets shorter every time Princess Peach gets abducted, he is always in good health and full of energy. While he lacks in stamina, he makes up for it by making cool plays that take advantage of his long life's worth of experience.
}}
*'''Trajectory:'''
**'''Field:''' Center
**'''Height:''' Normal
*'''Sweet Spot:''' The brown mushroom on the bat
*'''Sweet Spot:''' The brown mushroom on the bat
*'''Compatible Relationships:''' [[Princess Peach]], [[Toad]], [[Toadette]]
*'''Star Missions'''
*'''Bio:''' ''"Princess Peach's attendant. Though he says his life gets shorter every time Princess Peach gets abducted, he is always in good health and full of energy. While he lacks in stamina, he makes up for it by making cool plays that take advantage of his long life's worth of experience."''
*#Catch the ball!
*#Smack a hit!
*#Make a big play!
*#Steal a base!
*#Win MVP!
*#Clear all minigames!
 
====''Mario Super Sluggers''====
{{Sluggers character
|name=Toadsworth
|image=[[File:MSS Toadsworth Character Select Sprite.png]]
|team=[[Peach Monarchs]]
|ability=[[Enlarge]]
|bat=Right
|glove=Right
|starpitch=N/A
|starswing=N/A
|batting=3
|pitching=7
|fielding=7
|running=3
|goodchem={{sluggers icon|Baby Peach}} {{sluggers icon|Peach}} {{sluggers icon|Blue Pianta}} {{sluggers icon|Red Toad}} {{sluggers icon|Toadette}}
|badchem={{sluggers icon|Bowser}} {{sluggers icon|Goomba}} {{sluggers icon|Paragoomba}}
|bio=A masterful pitcher who tires easily.
}}
*'''Collectible card info:''' "''Since the fateful trip to Isle Delfino, this utility player never leaves the side of Princess Peach. What he lacks in power at the plate, he makes up for with strong defense in the field.''"
<gallery>
Level1 Toadsworth Front.jpg|Toadsworth's official profile card from ''Mario Super Sluggers'' (front)
Level1 Toadsworth Back.jpg|Toadsworth's official profile card from ''Mario Super Sluggers'' (back)
</gallery>
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Toadsworth
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy174.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''GCN''' ''Super Mario Sunshine''<br>'''DS''' ''Yakuman DS''<br>(Japan only)
|unlock=Random
|desc=An elderly, refined Toad steward of Princess Peach, with a white beard and small glasses. He advises Mario on his adventures and has appeared in many games since his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. Although he can get annoyingly flustered, it's only because he cares for Peach. In the Japanese mah-jongg game Yakuman DS, Toadsworth appears as a competitive opponent.
|desc2=An elderly, refined Toad steward of Princess Peach, with a white mustache and small glasses. He advises Mario on his adventures and has appeared in many games since his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. Although he can get annoyingly flustered, it's only because he cares for Peach. In the Japanese mah-jongg game Yakuman DS, Toadsworth appears as a competitive opponent.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Toadsworth
|image=[[File:Toadsworth PiT Sticker.png]]
|game=''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''
|effect=Launch Power +5
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Toadsworth
|image=[[File:Toadsworth SMS Sticker.png]]
|game=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|effect=['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +10
}}


===Trophy Information from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
''An elderly, refined Toad steward of Princess Peach, with a white beard and small glasses. He advises Mario on his adventures and has appeared in many games since his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. Although he can get annoyingly flustered, it's only because he cares for Peach. In the Japanese mah-jongg game Yakuman DS, Toadsworth appears as a competitive opponent.''
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Toadsworth
|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyToadsworth.png|100px]]
|category=Series Related
|appears_in='''GCN''' ''Super Mario Sunshine'' (8/2002)<br>'''GCN''' ''Mario Party 7'' (11/2005)
|trophy_box=-
|unlock=Score at least eight [[smashwiki:KO|KOs]] in a single [[smashwiki:Cruel Smash|Cruel Smash]].
|desc=This faithful aide to Princess Peach made his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. His name is perfect for a personal aide too! All the years of service seem to have given him some leeway when it comes to rules—whenever he steps up to the plate in baseball, he uses his walking stick instead of a bat!
|desc2=This fellow made his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. He's been Peach's faithful aide for many years, and he even has a suitably servantly name for the job. When he plays baseball, he steps up to the plate holding his stick instead of a bat. It seems the rules of baseball are pretty lax in Mario's world!
}}


== Relationship to Peach ==
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
There is much confusion surrounding Peach and Toadsworth's relationship. It is said on Nintendo.com's page for ''Super Mario Sunshine'' that he is Peach's father, which would make him [[King Toadstool]]. However, it has been stated in games and game booklets that Toadsworth is Peach's attaché and thus, is subordinate to her (while if he were King, ''he'' would be the ruling monarch). Additionally, in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', when naming all of the players on Peach's team, [[Lakitu]] says ''"And... your grandpa?! Oh, pardon me! Venerable Toadsworth!"'' While not made entirely clear, Lakitu may have at first been mistaken, but then corrected himself. Peach addresses him as "Toadsworth" (not as "Father" or "Grandfather") in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.
{{Spirit
The fact that Toadsworth is a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] while Peach is a human makes it doubtful that the two are biologically related (from a scientific perspective). However, the presence of [[Grandma Toadstool]] in [[Super Mario RPG]] poses a similar problem as she is also a Toad (though "Gramma" could simply be a term of endearment for the elderly Toad).
|no=34
|name=Toadsworth
|image=[[File:SMS Toadsworth Artwork.png|x100px]]
|series=''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Novice
|effects=[[List of Super Smash Bros. series items|Ramblin' Evil Mushroom]] Equiped
|obtain=[[smashwiki:Spirit Board|Spirit Board]]
|opponents=[[Mario]]
|rule_2=Item: Mushrooms
|conditions=
*Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle
|stage=[[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]]
|song=Ricco Harbor
}}


== Trivia ==
===''Mario Party: The Top 100''===
{{trivia}}
*'''Toadsworth:''' "''Princess Peach's elderly retainer who gifted the partygoers with a vacation cruise.''"
*Toadsworth is voiced by [[Charles Martinet]], the same voice for [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]].
*In Japan, the character is known as "Kinojii", a portmanteau of ''kinoko'' (the Japanese word for mushroom), and ''ojii'' (a Japanese colloquialism for an older man), although "Kinopio" (known as "Toad" in the U.S.) could also be used since the character is himself a "Kinopio."
*An e-mail in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' states that Toadsworth is sixty years old.
*In ''Super Mario RPG'', there is a character known as the [[Chancellor]], and in ''Paper Mario'' there's a [[Minister]]. Both are looking strikingly similar to Toadsworth, wearing similar outfits and having almost identical mustaches. Also, all three characters' political rankings and personalities are nearly identical, save for Toadsworth's British behavior. It's possible that Toadsworth was modeled after the character of the Chancellor or Minister, or that he actually is the Chancellor and/or Minister, with a slight outfit change, glasses, and a first name. This has yet to be confirmed.
*He has appeared in only one ''[[Mario Kart]]'' and only one ''[[Mario Party]]'' so far, both of which were games for the [[GameCube]].
*In ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'', if the player looks in a locker, he will find a fake [[mustache]] labeled "Toadsworth," indicating that Toadsworth's mustache [[Wikipedia:Fake moustache|is not real]].


== Foreign Names ==
==Quotes==
{{Foreignname|
{{main|List of Toadsworth quotes}}
|Jap=キノじい<br />''Kinojii''
*"''I am most concerned with the well-being of the princess in this dreadful heat.''" (''Super Mario Sunshine'')
|JapM=portmanteau of "kinoko" = "mushroom" and "jii", colloquialism for an older man
*"''Great hoogly-boogly! If it isn't Master Mario!''" (''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'')
|Fra=Papy Champi
 
|FraM="Grandpa Champi", "champi" comes from "champignon", the French equivalent of "mushroom"
==List of appearances==
|Spa=Maestro Kinopio
{|class="wikitable sortable"width=100%
|SpaM="Master Kinopio", "Kinopio" being the Japanese equivalent of "Toad"
!width=40%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release date
!width=20%|System/format
|-
|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|Non-playable character
|2002
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
|Cameo as a statue
|2003
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
|Non-playable character
|2003
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''
|Non-playable character
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''
|Non-playable character
|2004
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
|Non-playable character
|2004
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
|Non-playable character
|2004
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''
|Non-playable character
|2005
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Yakuman DS]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|2005
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''
|Playable character
|2005
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Mario Party 7]]''
|Non-playable character
|2005
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''
|Non-playable character
|2005
|Nintendo DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
|Non-playable character
|2006
|Nintendo DS
|-
|''[[Super Princess Peach]]''
|Non-playable character
|2006
|Nintendo DS
|-
|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''
|Cameo
|2007
|[[:Category:Arcade games|Arcade]]
|-
|''[[Mario Party DS]]''
|Mentioned
|2007
|Nintendo DS
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as trophy and sticker
|2008
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|Playable character
|2008
|Wii
|-
|''[[New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis]]''
|Non-playable character
|2009
|Wii
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
|Non-playable character
|2009
|Nintendo DS
|-
|''[[Fortune Street]]''
|Mentioned
|2011
|Wii
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
|Non-playable character
|2013
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Trophy
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
|Non-playable character
|2017
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''
|Cameo
|2017
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Cameo as spirit
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''
|Non-playable character
|2018
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
|Non-playable character
|2020
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)]]''
|Non-playable character
|2024
|Nintendo Switch
|}
 
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Toadsworth-MLSS.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''
Toadsworth SuperMarioKun.jpg|''[[Super Mario-kun]]''
Toadsworth Unlockable - Yakuman DS.png|''[[Yakuman DS]]''
ToadsworthArcadeGP2.png|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''
MLSSBMToadsworth.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=キノじい
|JapR=Kinojī
|JapM=Portmanteau of「キノピオ」(''Kinopio'', "[[Toad]]") and「{{ruby|爺|じい}}」(''jī'', colloquial suffix for an older man); possibly an allusion to「キノコ{{ruby|大臣|だいじん}}」(''Kinoko Daijin'', "[[Chancellor#Names in other languages|Chancellor]]")
|ChiS=蘑菇爷爷
|ChiSR=Mógu Yéye
|ChiSM=Mushroom Grandfather
|ChiT=奇諾爺爺
|ChiTR=Qínuòyéye
|ChiTM=Portmanteau of「奇諾比奧」(''Qínuòbǐào'', "Toad") and「爺爺」(''yéyé'', "parental grandfather"), similar to the Japanese name
|Dut=Toadsworth
|FreA=Toadsworth
|FreE=Papy Champi
|FreEM=Grandpa Shroom
|Ger=Toadsworth
|Ita=Mastro Toad
|Ita=Mastro Toad
|ItaM="Master Toad"}}
|ItaM=Master Toad
|Kor=키노영감
|KorR=Kinoyeonggam
|KorM=Portmanteau of "키노피오" (''Kinopio'', "Toad") and "영감" (''yeonggam'', "old man")
|Por=Toadsworth
|Rus=Тоадсворт
|RusR=Toadsvort
|RusM=Toadsworth
|SpaA=Maestro Kinopio
|SpaAM=From the European Spanish name
|SpaA2=Toadsworth
|SpaA2N=''Mario Super Sluggers''
|SpaE=Maestro Kinopio
|SpaEM=Master Kinopio (from Toad's Japanese name)
}}
 
==Trivia==
[[File:DKTeamToad.png|thumb|100px|A [[Toad (species)|Toad]] with Toadsworth's mushroom cap colors]]
*In ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s on [[Donkey Kong]]'s team sport mushroom caps with the same color scheme as Toadsworth's cap.
 
==References==
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Toadsworth
Artwork of Toadsworth in Super Mario Sunshine (also used in Mario Party 7, Mario Super Sluggers and Mario Party: The Top 100)
Artwork of Toadsworth from Super Mario Sunshine
Species Toad
First appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Latest appearance Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (2024)
Latest portrayal Scott Burns (2002–2008)[1]
Master Mario! Master Luigi! You must save Princess Peach!”
Toadsworth, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

Toadsworth is an elderly Toad and Princess Peach's longtime steward, introduced in Super Mario Sunshine. He is constantly worrying about the princess and takes care of the Toads. He has an English accent and often utters old-fashioned English phrases like "Tally-ho!" and "Pip pip!", most of which made their debut in Mario Party 7. Before Toadsworth's introduction in Super Mario Sunshine, the Chancellor played a role very similar to his and even sported a similar appearance.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

Toadsworth and Mario conversing in the opening cutscene of Super Mario Sunshine

In Super Mario Sunshine, Toadsworth accompanies Mario, Princess Peach, and an entourage of Toads to Isle Delfino for a vacation. While traveling there, he can be seen daydreaming about the relaxation that he can get at the island as well as about the roller coaster at Pinna Park that he is tempted to ride on, resulting in his ignoring Peach when she attempts to warn him of seeing a doppelganger of Mario in the background of the tour video for the island. However, upon arriving on the island's airstrip, he and the other vacationers find the small island covered with graffiti thanks to the mysterious fiend known as Shadow Mario (who eventually frames Mario of ruining the island).

After cleaning Delfino Airstrip, Mario and the group are taken to a courthouse on the mainland, where Mario is put on trial for vandalizing Isle Delfino. The prosecutor explains that someone who looks like Mario covered the island with graffiti, and that he is to blame. Peach and Toadsworth attempt to object, but they are overruled, and Mario is found guilty. He is then forced to clean the island, as well as find all the Shine Sprites.

As Mario attempts to do so to clear his name, Toadsworth at first can be seen simply accompanying Peach around the island. After she is kidnapped by Shadow Mario, he can be found fretting and worrying in various locations. Often, he can be seen reminding Mario to go rescue the princess. After she is rescued, he and the other heroes can be seen finally enjoying the facilities at Isle Delfino as originally planned in the ending credits. Toadsworth presumably returns with the rest of the vacationers to the Mushroom Kingdom later on.

New Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Toadsworth's role in New Super Mario Bros. is being the host of the Toad House

Toadsworth replaces Toad as the host of Toad Houses in New Super Mario Bros. He gives out items to Mario or Luigi by conjuring up a Roulette Block with his wand. Some of the Toad Houses also give out extra lives to the Mario Bros. by having them play a card match up game. However, most of these houses require Mario (or Luigi) to pay 5 Star Coins in order to enter.

In the opening cutscene, multiple models of Toadsworth are used to create the illusion of Toads running around in a panic once the thundercloud strikes Peach's Castle.[2]

Mario Golf series[edit]

A statue of Toadsworth appears in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour on Hole 7 of Peach's Castle Grounds, while Toadsworth himself physically appears in only Mario Golf: Advance Tour on Peach's Castle. A locker containing a fake moustache with his name on the back can also be found in a Marion Clubhouse locker room.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

Award Ceremony
Toadsworth driving in the Parade Kart in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Toadsworth has not made any major appearances in the Mario Kart series. His first Mario Kart appearance is in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, where during the cup's ending ceremony, Toadsworth drives the Parade Kart with the two winning players and takes them to their trophy; aside from this, Toadsworth also appears in the textures for the audience in Waluigi Stadium, but not in later iterations of the course.

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2[edit]

In Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, large paper cut out figures of Toadsworth, as well as Toad and Toadette (done in the artwork style of the Yoshi's Island series) can be seen near the entrance of the Trick House section of Yoshi Park 2.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

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

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its remake, Toadsworth briefly appears at the start, where he presents Mario and Luigi with a Suitcase to take on their journey to the Beanbean Kingdom. Later he comes to the Beanbean Kingdom himself (along with Princess Peach). He also provides the Mario Bros. with a spare dress for the Princess just before they set off to Joke's End to rescue the Princess from Bowletta's clutches, anticipating the possibility that she might have damaged it in an attempt to escape. After a while, he spends his time with Peach in the Mushroom Embassy. He is shown near the end of the game to be good friends with Lady Lima.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]

See also: Toadsworth the Younger
Toadsworth's artwork in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Present day Toadsworth

Toadsworth also appears in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, playing a larger role in this game than in its predecessor. He is with Mario and Luigi when Princess Peach takes an experimental trip back in time, and is paranoid that something terrible might happen. He eventually faints from shroomshock due to his excess worrying for the princess, creating a comedic scene of Mario getting a refreshroom for the elderly Toad to feel better. His fears later become justified, as when the time machine returns, a Junior Shrooboid is in it. He is soon attacked by the Shrooboid though Mario and Luigi eventually defeat it. He is still confused when he wakes up and accidentally pushes Mario and Luigi into a time hole. He later teams up with his younger self to teach the Bros. new moves (such as the Toadsworth Twist, Bros. Ball, etc.) and keep Baby Peach entertained while she stays in the future. Toadsworth is indirectly responsible for sending Mario and Luigi into the past from the start, as he had accidentally knocked Luigi into a time hole, causing Mario to go in after him. Near the end of the game, a Shroob character based on Toadsworth called Shroobsworth appears as a common enemy.

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

Mario and Luigi find Toadsworth in the Pump Works in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

Toadsworth returns in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and its Nintendo 3DS remake. He, along with many other Mushroom Kingdom residents, eventually get swallowed up by Bowser after Fawful tricks Bowser into eating the Vacuum Shroom. He is then found in Pump Works of Bowser's body where he must be rescued by the Mario Bros. Compared to the last game, his role is very small, appearing in various areas, mainly Toad Square. At first, he can often be seen sobbing for the Princess's well being after she is kidnapped by Fawful. After getting over the Princess's well being, and being assured that Mario and Luigi would save her, Toadsworth tries to stop moping and stay strong, and teaches the Mario Bros. about beans. He is shown to be good friends with Toadbert as well. Toadbert and Toadsworth are seen having some tea together while waiting for Bowser's back to heal.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

Toadsworth as he appears in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team.

Toadsworth appears in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, where he, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and the Toads are invited to Pi'illo Island for sightseeing. His role is even smaller than in the previous games and is mainly used for comic relief (him worrying about Peach and getting annoyed when Dr. Snoozemore falls asleep). Excluding reissues, Dream Team is the last original game in which Toadsworth physically appears.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

Sprite of Toadsworth
Toadsworth in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Toadsworth accompanies Princess Peach on her trip to Rogueport during Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. He keeps Princess Peach very close to him, but ends up losing her. When Mario comes to Rogueport, he meets a frantic Toadsworth who is incredibly worried about the missing Princess. Mario assures Toadsworth that he is going to save her, and Toadsworth spends the remainder of the game in Rogueport's Inn. In the ending, he, Mario, and Princess Peach leave Rogueport on a boat back to the Mushroom Kingdom. Later, after the credits roll, Toadsworth accompanies Princess Peach to Mario's house where she invites Mario to venture back to Rogueport. However, Toadsworth will no longer be present at the inn when playing from a save file where the Shadow Queen has been defeated.

The second RDM issue that Mario receives states that Toadsworth had frequently been seen with the cook Zess T. This issue of the RDM also reports that Zess T. had said, "What's wrong with spending time with my little Toadle-toes?", referring to Toadsworth.

According to an e-mail, Toadsworth is 60 years old (however, mention of his age is omitted in the English version of the remake).

Mario Tennis series[edit]

Mario Power Tennis / New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis[edit]

Toadsworth can be seen reffing a game in Mario Power Tennis

Toadsworth is the umpire in Mario Power Tennis and its New Play Control! version, where he sits on a high chair and watches characters play. He reminds "not to respond a serve before it bounced once", whenever it is done. During the opening cinematic, Toadsworth is seen at the upper barracks of the Peach Dome with Peach standing by his side during the night of the final match. After Toadsworth announces the remaining contenders, Mario and Luigi against Yoshi and Donkey Kong, Wario and Waluigi in league with Bowser arrive after Yoshi and Donkey Kong fail to show up, which catches Toadsworth off guard. Further turmoil ensues as explosives fly all over the venue, and Toadsworth catches a glimpse of a horde of explosives stowing aboard the underside of Bowser's balloon.

Mario Tennis: Power Tour[edit]

Toadsworth appears in Mario Tennis: Power Tour where he, along with Mario, escort Clay and Ace to the Mushroom Kingdom on the Toad Express. He also acts as the umpire as in the previous game for matches taking place in the Peach Dome.

Yakuman DS[edit]

In Yakuman DS, Toadsworth is the first-ranked and most difficult opponent. He can also be unlocked by beating him in the game. This is the first game where Toadsworth is a playable character.

Super Mario Stadium series[edit]

Toadsworth prepares to bat in Mario Super Sluggers.
Toadsworth batting in Mario Super Sluggers

In the Super Mario Stadium series, Toadsworth is playable in both Mario Superstar Baseball and its sequel, Mario Super Sluggers. He is on Princess Peach's team, the "Peach Monarchs". Throughout the two games, Toadsworth uses a larger version of his cane as his bat, unlike the other playable Toad characters who use regular baseball bats. He is a very skillful fielder in both games and has a great pitch, but he does not hit for power, does not run fast, and has low stamina. Despite his good pitching stats, Toadsworth's pitches tend to move slower than what most Toads can pull off.

During the opening cinematic of Mario Super Sluggers, Toadsworth is seen standing by Peach's side, greeting those who are about to arrive at the Baseball Kingdom on a yacht. In Challenge Mode, Toadsworth frequently worried about Peach's kidnapping and he constantly reminds the player to rescue her. He is first seen near a fountain that is later secured by the statue of Daisy. He watches over the statue, but eventually joins the team when Peach has been rescued. Toadsworth has good chemistry with Peach, Toad, Toadette, Baby Peach, and Pianta, while he has bad chemistry with Goomba, Paragoomba, and Bowser.

Mario Party 7[edit]

Party Cruise from Mario Party 7
Toadsworth as the host in Mario Party 7

Toadsworth's only physical appearance in the Mario Party series is Mario Party 7, where he plays a role during the story. As a token of his appreciation for all that Mario and his friends have done for the Kingdom, Toadsworth organizes an extravagant cruise for them in traditional Mario Party fashion. He is also the host of the boards. However, the cruise is deterred by Bowser, who is furious about his exclusion from the guest list. Toadsworth also runs the Duty Free Shop in this game, where players can buy merchandise, view figures they purchased, listen to sounds, and view records. In the Neon Heights board, a cardboard cut-out of himself appears in the shooting game where if shot, the minigame ends and the player earns no coins.

Though he has no other Mario Party appearances, Toadsworth may have been planned to appear in Mario Party 8 as his model and two voice clips from Mario Party 7 remain unused in the game's files. Toadsworth also cameos in the Collection mode of Mario Party: The Top 100.

Super Princess Peach[edit]

Toadsworth reappears in Super Princess Peach, where he is seen accompanying Princess Peach on her stroll while Bowser's minions attack Peach's Castle and capture the Mario Bros. As Peach sets off to rescue them, Toadsworth initially objects but then gives her the umbrella Perry, whom he had bought from a shop before the events of the game, to accompany her. He is also a guitarist for the Peach Hit Five.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Toadsworth in the Super Smash Bros. series appears only in the form of collectible items. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there are two stickers of Toadsworth, depicting his artworks from Super Mario Sunshine and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time and boosting the user's attack power by 10 points and launch power by 5 points, respecitvely. Super Smash Bros. Brawl also has a trophy of Toadsworth, which can be randomly obtained in a single-player mode. Another trophy of Toadsworth appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and can be unlocked by defeating eight or more fighters in Cruel Smash. A Novice-class support spirit of Toadsworth appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and fighters equipped with it will start battles with a Ramblin' Evil Mushroom. The spirit's puppet fighter is Mario on the Princess Peach's Castle stage.

Fortune Street[edit]

“Oh dear! I think I spent too much gold shopping here. Toadsworth will never let me live this down!”
Toad, Fortune Street

While Toadsworth himself does not appear in Fortune Street, Toad provides reference to him throughout the game through his quotations. It is implied that Toadsworth may have some authority over Toad as he appears to be frightened of what Toadsworth would think of his choices at times throughout the game. One of Princess Peach's quotes mentions him as well, where she states that she may need to turn to Toadsworth for financial advice.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

Toadsworth appears in early concept artwork for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.[3] The Toad General has a similar role to Toadsworth's in the final film.

Other appearances[edit]

Play Nintendo[edit]

In Mario Reads Your Letters episodes 5 and 7 uploaded by Play Nintendo, Toadsworth's name appears as one of Mario's email contacts on his computer with the subject "Long time no see".[4][5]

General information[edit]

Physical appearance[edit]

Toadsworth is portrayed as an elderly Toad with a tan complexion and a beige cap with brown spots. He has a puffy, white mustache, although if the player looks in a locker in Mario Golf: Advance Tour, they find a fake mustache labeled "Toadsworth", jokingly implying that his facial hair is fake. Like other Toads, Toadsworth is short and stout. Despite his age, he is quite energetic. He also speaks with a southern English accent.

He wears a light purple vest with gold buttons that have Toad emblems on them. Layered on top of the vest is a purple, sleeveless jacket that hangs down like a tuxedo with a gold trim. He wears white bottoms underneath and brown, padded shoes like those of all other Toads'. He also wears small, black round glasses and a red bow-tie. He walks around using a stick-like cane that has a brown mushroom cap on top with beige spots on it.

In his younger form, he has a brown mustache, small, curious-looking eyebrows, and the same mushroom cap. His attire is more similar to that of other Toads, being a red vest with a golden trim baring his chest, along with his red bow-tie.

Personality[edit]

Toadsworth is a kind character who tries his best to help others, particularly Princess Peach, whom he cares for very deeply, having had a hand in raising her since she was a baby. Toadsworth constantly worries about Peach when she has been kidnapped by Bowser, and while Toadsworth is quick to panic and flee with the other Toads when danger arises, he sometimes tries to stay and protect the princess or offer advice to the Mario Bros. In Super Princess Peach, Toadsworth was originally hesitant to let Peach go to save Mario, out of fear for her safety. Toadsworth is known for addressing many other characters with the "Master" honorific due to his polite nature. Although kind overall, he does have his limits, as after the Shroob threat was over, he privately admits he's glad that his younger counterpart will be off his back, although denies claiming that when Toadsworth the Younger expresses suspicion of his true feelings toward him.

Powers and abilities[edit]

Toadsworth's cane appears to possess magical abilities, as in New Super Mario Bros., he could create ? Blocks with it. In addition, he is shown to be able to drive in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, but he has yet to be seen participating in a kart race. He is also skilled at playing mahjong, as seen in Yakuman DS, where he is the highest ranked opponent.

Relationships[edit]

Toadsworth and Princess Peach hosting the "finals" at Peach Dome in the opening for Mario Power Tennis
Toadsworth alongside Princess Peach in the intro of Mario Power Tennis

Toadsworth's most established relationship is with Princess Peach, but there are discrepancies over the relation between them, not unlike Donkey Kong and Cranky Kong. Some sources claim Toadsworth to be the father of Princess Peach,[6] but it has been stated in games and game booklets that Toadsworth is Peach's attaché and thus is subordinate to her. Additionally, in Mario Superstar Baseball, when naming all of the players on Peach's team, Lakitu says "And... your grandpa?! Oh, pardon me! Venerable Toadsworth!" While not made entirely clear, Lakitu may have at first been mistaken, but then corrected himself. Peach also addresses him as "Toadsworth" (not as "father" or "grandfather") in Super Mario Sunshine. Regardless of his position, he cares deeply for the Princess, very much in a fatherly manner, and has taken care of her since she was a baby, similar to Kamek and Bowser's relationship. They also have good chemistry with each other in the Mario Baseball series.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

  • Tattle: "That's Toadsworth, steward of Princess Peach's castle. He's an active senior! He's been really worried since Peach went missing... I hope we can mellow him out."

Super Mario Stadium' series[edit]

Mario Superstar Baseball[edit]

Toadsworth
Toadsworth's mugshot from Mario Superstar Baseball
Team Peach Monarchs Type Technique
Special Ball N/A Special move(s) Super Catch
Batting arm Right Throwing arm Right
Batting 4/10 Pitching 4/10
Fielding 6/10 Running 4/10
Good chemistry Peach Toad Toadette Bad chemistry Bowser
Bio: Princess Peach's attendant. Though he says his life gets shorter every time Princess Peach gets abducted, he is always in good health and full of energy. While he lacks in stamina, he makes up for it by making cool plays that take advantage of his long life's worth of experience.
  • Trajectory:
    • Field: Center
    • Height: Normal
  • Sweet Spot: The brown mushroom on the bat
  • Star Missions
    1. Catch the ball!
    2. Smack a hit!
    3. Make a big play!
    4. Steal a base!
    5. Win MVP!
    6. Clear all minigames!

Mario Super Sluggers[edit]

Toadsworth
A side view of Toadsworth, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Team Peach Monarchs Ability Enlarge
Bat Right Glove Right
Batting 3/10 Pitching 7/10
Star Pitch N/A Star Swing N/A
Fielding 7/10 Running 3/10
Good chemistry Baby Peach Peach Blue Pianta Red Toad Toadette Bad chemistry Bowser Goomba Paragoomba
Bio: A masterful pitcher who tires easily.
  • Collectible card info: "Since the fateful trip to Isle Delfino, this utility player never leaves the side of Princess Peach. What he lacks in power at the plate, he makes up for with strong defense in the field."

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Trophy
Toadsworth
BrawlTrophy174.png
Appears in:
GCN Super Mario Sunshine
DS Yakuman DS
(Japan only)
How to unlock: Random
An elderly, refined Toad steward of Princess Peach, with a white beard and small glasses. He advises Mario on his adventures and has appeared in many games since his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. Although he can get annoyingly flustered, it's only because he cares for Peach. In the Japanese mah-jongg game Yakuman DS, Toadsworth appears as a competitive opponent. (American English)
An elderly, refined Toad steward of Princess Peach, with a white mustache and small glasses. He advises Mario on his adventures and has appeared in many games since his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. Although he can get annoyingly flustered, it's only because he cares for Peach. In the Japanese mah-jongg game Yakuman DS, Toadsworth appears as a competitive opponent. (British English)
Sticker
Toadsworth
A Sticker of Toadsworth (from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time) in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Artwork from: Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: Launch Power +5
Usable by: Anyone
Sticker
Toadsworth
A Sticker of Toadsworth (from Super Mario Sunshine) in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Artwork from: Super Mario Sunshine
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +10
Usable by: Anyone

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Toadsworth
Toadsworth's trophy render from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
GCN Super Mario Sunshine (8/2002)
GCN Mario Party 7 (11/2005)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: -
How to unlock:
Score at least eight KOs in a single Cruel Smash.
This faithful aide to Princess Peach made his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. His name is perfect for a personal aide too! All the years of service seem to have given him some leeway when it comes to rules—whenever he steps up to the plate in baseball, he uses his walking stick instead of a bat! (American English)
This fellow made his debut in Super Mario Sunshine. He's been Peach's faithful aide for many years, and he even has a suitably servantly name for the job. When he plays baseball, he steps up to the plate holding his stick instead of a bat. It seems the rules of baseball are pretty lax in Mario's world! (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#34 Toadsworth
Artwork of Toadsworth in Super Mario Sunshine (also used in Mario Party 7, Mario Super Sluggers and Mario Party: The Top 100) Series/game Super Mario Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Novice
Strength / effect(s) Ramblin' Evil Mushroom Equiped
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Mario
Conditions Rule: Item: Mushrooms
  • Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle
Stage Princess Peach's Castle
Song Ricco Harbor

Mario Party: The Top 100[edit]

  • Toadsworth: "Princess Peach's elderly retainer who gifted the partygoers with a vacation cruise."

Quotes[edit]

Main article: List of Toadsworth quotes
  • "I am most concerned with the well-being of the princess in this dreadful heat." (Super Mario Sunshine)
  • "Great hoogly-boogly! If it isn't Master Mario!" (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)

List of appearances[edit]

Title Description Release date System/format
Super Mario Sunshine Non-playable character 2002 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour Cameo as a statue 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Non-playable character 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Non-playable character 2003 Game Boy Advance
Mario Golf: Advance Tour Non-playable character 2004 Game Boy Advance
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Non-playable character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Power Tennis Non-playable character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Tennis: Power Tour Non-playable character 2005 Game Boy Advance
Yakuman DS Unlockable playable character 2005 Nintendo DS
Mario Superstar Baseball Playable character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 7 Non-playable character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Non-playable character 2005 Nintendo DS
New Super Mario Bros. Non-playable character 2006 Nintendo DS
Super Princess Peach Non-playable character 2006 Nintendo DS
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Cameo 2007 Arcade
Mario Party DS Mentioned 2007 Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Cameo as trophy and sticker 2008 Wii
Mario Super Sluggers Playable character 2008 Wii
New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis Non-playable character 2009 Wii
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Non-playable character 2009 Nintendo DS
Fortune Street Mentioned 2011 Wii
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Non-playable character 2013 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Trophy 2014 Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Non-playable character 2017 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Party: The Top 100 Cameo 2017 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cameo as spirit 2018 Nintendo Switch
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey Non-playable character 2018 Nintendo 3DS
Super Mario 3D All-Stars Non-playable character 2020 Nintendo Switch
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) Non-playable character 2024 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Toadsworth.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese キノじい[?]
Kinojī
Portmanteau of「キノピオ」(Kinopio, "Toad") and「じい」(, colloquial suffix for an older man); possibly an allusion to「キノコ大臣だいじん」(Kinoko Daijin, "Chancellor")
Chinese (simplified) 蘑菇爷爷[?]
Mógu Yéye
Mushroom Grandfather
Chinese (traditional) 奇諾爺爺[?]
Qínuòyéye
Portmanteau of「奇諾比奧」(Qínuòbǐào, "Toad") and「爺爺」(yéyé, "parental grandfather"), similar to the Japanese name
Dutch Toadsworth[?] -
French (NOA) Toadsworth[?] -
French (NOE) Papy Champi[?] Grandpa Shroom
German Toadsworth[?] -
Italian Mastro Toad[?] Master Toad
Korean 키노영감[?]
Kinoyeonggam
Portmanteau of "키노피오" (Kinopio, "Toad") and "영감" (yeonggam, "old man")
Portuguese Toadsworth[?] -
Russian Тоадсворт[?]
Toadsvort
Toadsworth
Spanish (NOA) Maestro Kinopio[?] From the European Spanish name
Toadsworth[?] - Mario Super Sluggers
Spanish (NOE) Maestro Kinopio[?] Master Kinopio (from Toad's Japanese name)

Trivia[edit]

Team Donkey Kong's Toad From Super Mario Strikers.
A Toad with Toadsworth's mushroom cap colors

References[edit]

  1. ^ Confirmation from Scott Burns via e-mail.
  2. ^ Screenshot of Toadsworth models in the New Super Mario Bros. openingMedia:4Toadsworthsoutsideatpeachcastle.jpg
  3. ^ rawmeatcowboy (April 23, 2023). Super Mario Bros. Movie concept art leaks, revealing cut characters and more. GoNintendo. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  4. ^ Play Nintendo (December 29, 2017). Mario Reads Your Letters — Episode 5 | @playnintendo. YouTube. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  5. ^ Play Nintendo (January 10, 2018). Send Your Letters to Mario Episode 7!. YouTube. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  6. ^ "Bidden by Toadsworth, Peach's father, to find his daughter, the bros. travel to the Mushroom Kingdom of yesteryear by jumping through mysterious time holes which suddenly appear." – Nintendo.com – Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time – Game Info. Nintendo of America. Archived January 18, 2013, 22:18:31 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.