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|image=[[File:PMOK Professor Toad.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Paper Mario: The Origami King''
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
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{{distinguish|Prof. Kinopio}}
{{quote|They say the sun was sacred to the folks of ancient Shroom City. And by "they," I mean "I," of course.|Professor Toad|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}
{{quote|They say the sun was sacred to the folks of ancient Shroom City. And by "they," I mean "I," of course.|Professor Toad|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}
'''Professor Toad''' is a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who first appears in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. A college professor of ancient history, who also doubles as an archaeologist, he joins forces with [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] and helps them destroy the yellow [[streamer]]. He is easily distinguished from other members of his species by his brown explorer's outfit and yellow-spotted cap, mostly concealed by his pith helmet, as well as the shovel and notepad he always carries with him.
'''Professor Toad''' is a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who first appears in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. A college professor of ancient history, who also doubles as an archaeologist, he joins forces with [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] and helps them destroy the yellow [[streamer]]. He is easily distinguished from other members of his species by his brown explorer's outfit and yellow-spotted cap, mostly concealed by his pith helmet, as well as the shovel and notepad he always carries with him.


In the overworld, Professor Toad is able to decipher ancient text that is unreadable to Mario and Olivia, and use his shovel to dig up sand and dirt, sometimes revealing [[Coin|coins]] and treasures; this makes him the only partner in the game to have abilities outside of combat. In battle, Professor Toad (being the only Toad ally to possess an attack) uses Dig This, flinging coins dug from the ground and dealing 24 damage (36 if the [[Ally Tambourine]] is equipped) to enemies in a hammer or jump formation. However, sometimes no coins will be dug up, causing the attack to fail. When not doing either of these, he can ride in the [[Boot Car]], where he will share some humorous dialogue with Olivia. Professor Toad also holds the distinction of being the only partner who can rejoin and assist Mario in battle whenever he revisits the district he found him in.
In the overworld, Professor Toad is able to decipher ancient text that is unreadable to Mario and Olivia, and use his shovel to dig up sand and dirt, sometimes revealing [[Coin|coins]] and treasures; this makes him the only partner in the game to have abilities outside of combat. In battle, Professor Toad (being the only Toad ally to possess an attack) uses Dig This, flinging coins dug from the ground and dealing 24 damage (36 if the [[Ally Tambourine]] is equipped) to enemies in a hammer or jump formation. However, sometimes no coins will be dug up, causing the attack to fail. When not doing either of these, he can ride in the [[Boot Car]], where he will share some humorous dialogue with Olivia. Professor Toad also holds the distinction of being the only partner who can rejoin and assist Mario in battle whenever he revisits the district he found him in.
==History==
==History==
===Background===
===Background===
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===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
When [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] arrive at the Snif City Royal Hotel, they ask the bellhop for someone who can decipher mysterious writings written around the desert. The bellhop, believing they work for Professor Toad, gives them a key to his room. There, the duo find his journal, leading them to the Sun Altar. When they get back to the room, the bellhop reveals Professor Toad was asking for an object they had on display, and gives Mario one of the objects: a Sun Incense. Mario and Olivia then head back to the Sun Altar and place the Sun Incense for worship, creating a desert storm and revealing the Paper Macho Mega Pokey that ate Professor Toad.
When [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] arrive at the Snif City Royal Hotel, they ask the bellhop for someone who can decipher mysterious writings written around the desert. The bellhop, believing they work for Professor Toad, gives them a key to his room. There, the duo find his journal, leading them to the Sun Altar. When they get back to the room, the bellhop reveals Professor Toad was asking for an object they had on display, and gives Mario one of the objects: a Sun Incense. Mario and Olivia then head back to the Sun Altar and place the Sun Incense for worship, creating a desert storm and revealing the Mega Paper Macho Pokey that ate Professor Toad.


Eventually, Mario defeats the Mega Pokey, freeing Professor Toad. After greeting them, he reveals he can read the mysterious writings, written by the Ancient Ones, of whom he is studying. Figuring that the desert is too dangerous to trek alone, he decides to tag along with the two, insisting that they return to the hotel and examine its murals. After reading the ones in the hallway, and then the ones in the suite (provided they get the key from [[Luigi]] after winning a guessing game), the trio learns of a special ritual, and choose Olivia to lead it. They then perform it successfully and unlock the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]]. Professor Toad decides to remain in the first room for the sake of his safety.
Eventually, Mario defeats the Pokey, freeing Professor Toad. After greeting them, he reveals he can read the mysterious writings, written by the Ancient Ones, of whom he is studying. Figuring that the desert is too dangerous to trek alone, he decides to tag along with the two, insisting that they return to the hotel and examine its murals. After reading the ones in the hallway, and then the ones in the suite (provided they get the key from [[Luigi]] after winning a guessing game), the trio learns of a special ritual, and choose Olivia to lead it. They then perform it successfully and unlock the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]]. Professor Toad decides to remain in the first room for the sake of his safety.


Once Olivia has gained the [[Fire Vellumental]]'s power, she and Mario rejoin the professor, and the three set out to examine the four Toad Towers throughout the desert. After lighting the torches within each one, and also digging up some differently-shaped jewels to place in their eyes, the trio reveals an [[Earth Vellumental]] [[Magic Circle]] that Olivia uses to raise up the [[Temple of Shrooms]]. This time, Professor Toad decides to tag along, albeit still expressing his cowardice, especially when encountering the faceless Toads. After solving a series of puzzles, he stands back to let Mario defeat the [[Hole Punch]], destroy the yellow streamer, and free the sun, which automatically settles back into the sky.
Once Olivia has gained the [[Fire Vellumental]]'s power, she and Mario rejoin the professor, and the three set out to examine the four Toad Towers throughout the desert. After lighting the torches within each one, and also digging up some differently-shaped jewels to place in their eyes, the trio reveals an [[Earth Vellumental]] [[Magic Circle]] that Olivia uses to raise up the [[Temple of Shrooms]]. This time, Professor Toad decides to tag along, albeit still expressing his cowardice, especially when encountering the faceless Toads. After solving a series of puzzles, he stands back to let Mario defeat the [[Hole Punch]], destroy the yellow streamer, and free the sun, which automatically settles back into the sky.
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Professor Toad is a friendly character who is highly passionate about his double career as a professor and archaeologist. He is enthusiastic about uncovering the mysterious writings left behind by the Ancient Ones, and shows no hesitation in assisting Mario and Olivia on their journey, although he tends to be easily frightened and suffers from pyrophobia. As an academic, the professor is known for giving lectures; in one of his dialogues with Olivia, he expresses his preference in giving lectures over singing.
Professor Toad is a friendly character who is highly passionate about his double career as a professor and archaeologist. He is enthusiastic about uncovering the mysterious writings left behind by the Ancient Ones, and shows no hesitation in assisting Mario and Olivia on their journey, although he tends to be easily frightened and suffers from pyrophobia. As an academic, the professor is known for giving lectures; in one of his dialogues with Olivia, he expresses his preference in giving lectures over singing.


Despite this, he ponders about taking singing and dancing lessons so he, too, can perform ancient rituals. In a comical twist, the professor is shown dancing alongside Mario as part of the ritual to unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad's conversations with Olivia tend to be humorous as well, such as stating it was "dark and scary, but educational" when he was inside the Paper Macho Mega Pokey.
Despite this, he ponders about taking singing and dancing lessons so he, too, can perform ancient rituals. In a comical twist, the professor is shown dancing alongside Mario as part of the ritual to unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad's conversations with Olivia tend to be humorous as well, such as stating it was "dark and scary, but educational" when he was inside the Mega Paper Macho Pokey.


==Profile==
==Profile==
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==Deciphered texts==
==Deciphered texts==
Found throughout the [[Scorching Sandpaper Desert]] are ancient texts etched into the walls of various structures. These texts can be deciphered by Professor Toad, who will jot the Desert Tower and Royal Palace Mural translations down for future reference, which can be viewed at any time by pressing {{button|switch|L}}. The full list of translations are as follows:
Found throughout the [[Scorching Sandpaper Desert]] are ancient texts etched into the walls of various structures. These texts can be deciphered by Professor Toad, who will jot the Desert Tower and Royal Palace Mural translations down for future reference, which can be viewed at any time by pressing {{button|switch|L}}. The full list of translations are as follows:
{|class=wikitable
{|class=wikitable
!Location
!Location
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|-
|-
!Desert Tower ◆
!Desert Tower ◆
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''To find my [[Diamond Jewel|{{color|#c0672c|'''eye'''}}]] would be a feat...<br>Unless you look around my feet.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''To find my [[Diamond Jewel|{{color|#c0672c|'''eye'''}}]] would be a feat...<br>Unless you look around my feet.''}}</blockquote>
|-
|-
!Desert Tower ▲
!Desert Tower ▲
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Beneath the feet of twins entwined<br>in needles, there, the [[Triangle Jewel|{{color|#c0672c|'''eye'''}}]] you'll find!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''Beneath the feet of twins entwined<br>in needles, there, the [[Triangle Jewel|{{color|#c0672c|'''eye'''}}]] you'll find!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
|-
!Desert Tower ●
!Desert Tower ●
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Eclipse the sun above the lake...<br>A buried [[Round Jewel|{{color|#c0672c|'''eye'''}}]] is yours to take!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''Eclipse the sun above the lake...<br>A buried [[Round Jewel|{{color|#c0672c|'''eye'''}}]] is yours to take!''}}</blockquote>
|-
|-
!Desert Tower ■
!Desert Tower ■
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Near walls of waves, a fire's place...<br>An [[Square Jewel|{{color|#c0672c|'''eye'''}}]] is there, by earth encased!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''Near walls of waves, a fire's place...<br>An [[Square Jewel|{{color|#c0672c|'''eye'''}}]] is there, by earth encased!''}}</blockquote>
|-
|-
![[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Royal Palace]] Mural
![[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Royal Palace]] Mural
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|-
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Find six devout and gather all...<br>The [[Fire Vellumental|{{color|#c0672c|'''fire spirit'''}}]] they will call!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''Find six devout and gather all...<br>The [[Fire Vellumental|{{color|#c0672c|'''fire spirit'''}}]] they will call!''}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 3.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 3.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''To meet the [[Vellumental|{{color|#c0672c|'''Vellumental'''}}]] same...<br>The ritual is like a game...<br>The six devout will back this claim!→''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''To meet the [[Vellumental|{{color|#c0672c|'''Vellumental'''}}]] same...<br>The ritual is like a game...<br>The six devout will back this claim!→''}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 4.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 4.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
![[Scorching Sandpaper Minor|Scorching Sandpaper<br>Minor]]
![[Scorching Sandpaper Minor|Scorching Sandpaper<br>Minor]]
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''When darkness looms,<br>the desert sand entombs<br>the [[Temple of Shrooms|{{color|#c0672c|'''Temple of Shrooms'''}}]].''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''When darkness looms,<br>the desert sand entombs<br>the [[Temple of Shrooms|{{color|#c0672c|'''Temple of Shrooms'''}}]].''}}</blockquote>
|-
|-
![[Temple of Shrooms]]
![[Temple of Shrooms]]
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|-
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 1<br>—The Birth of [[King Shroomses|{{color|#c0672c|'''King Shroomses'''}}]]—<br>Life begins in the Sandpaper Desert.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 1<br>—The Birth of [[King Shroomses|{{color|#c0672c|'''King Shroomses'''}}]]—<br>Life begins in the Sandpaper Desert.''}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 1.png|200px]]
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 1.png|200px]]
|-
|-
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|-
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 4<br>—The Eternal King Shroomses—<br>He rests in the [[Temple of Shrooms|{{color|#c0672c|'''Temple of Shrooms'''}}]].''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|<blockquote>{{color|#c0672c|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 4<br>—The Eternal King Shroomses—<br>He rests in the [[Temple of Shrooms|{{color|#c0672c|'''Temple of Shrooms'''}}]].''}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 4.png|200px]]
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 4.png|200px]]
|-
|-
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=考古学者キノピオ<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aruua/stage/ Official Japanese website for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'']. Retrieved June 25, 2020.</ref><br>''Kōkogakusha Kinopio''<br>キノピオ<ref>Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 12, 2020) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-m7nZxNCs ペーパーマリオ オリガミキング 紹介映像]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 12, 2020.</ref><br>''Kinopio''
|Jap=考古学者キノピオ<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aruua/stage/ Official Japanese website for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'']. Retrieved June 25, 2020.</ref>
|JapM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|JapR=Kōkogakusha Kinopio
|JapM=Archaeologist Toad
|Jap2=キノピオ<ref>Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 12, 2020) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-m7nZxNCs ペーパーマリオ オリガミキング 紹介映像]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 12, 2020.</ref>
|Jap2R=Kinopio
|Jap2M=Toad
|Fre=Professeur Toad
|Fre=Professeur Toad
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|FreM=Professor Toad
|Dut=Professor Toad
|Dut=Professor Toad
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|Ita=Professor Toad
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|ChiS=考古学家奇诺比奥
|ChiS=考古学家奇诺比奥<br>''Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào''<br>奇诺比奥<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01_sc.html 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 17, 2020.</ref><br>''Qínuòbǐ'ào''
|ChiSR=Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào
|ChiSM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|ChiSM=Archaeologist Toad
|ChiT=考古學家奇諾比奧<br>''Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào''<br>奇諾比奧<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01.html 《紙片瑪利歐：摺紙國王》介紹影片公開！詳細介紹瑪利歐的新冒險、同伴和戰鬥] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 13, 2020.</ref><br>''Qínuòbǐ'ào''
|ChiS2=奇诺比奥<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01_sc.html 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 17, 2020.</ref>
|ChiTM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|ChiS2R=Qínuòbǐ'ào
|ChiS2M=Toad
|ChiT=考古學家奇諾比奧
|ChiTR=Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào
|ChiTM=Archaeologist Toad
|ChiT2=奇諾比奧<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01.html 《紙片瑪利歐：摺紙國王》介紹影片公開！詳細介紹瑪利歐的新冒險、同伴和戰鬥] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 13, 2020.</ref>
|ChiT2R=Qínuòbǐ'ào
|ChiT2M=Toad
|Kor=고고학자 키노피오
|Kor=고고학자 키노피오
|KorR=Gogohakja Kinopio
|KorR=Gogohakja Kinopio

Latest revision as of 18:30, October 20, 2024

Not to be confused with Prof. Kinopio.
Professor Toad
Professor Toad in Paper Mario: The Origami King
Artwork from Paper Mario: The Origami King
Species Toad
First appearance Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020)
“They say the sun was sacred to the folks of ancient Shroom City. And by "they," I mean "I," of course.”
—Professor Toad, Paper Mario: The Origami King

Professor Toad is a Toad who first appears in Paper Mario: The Origami King. A college professor of ancient history, who also doubles as an archaeologist, he joins forces with Mario and Olivia and helps them destroy the yellow streamer. He is easily distinguished from other members of his species by his brown explorer's outfit and yellow-spotted cap, mostly concealed by his pith helmet, as well as the shovel and notepad he always carries with him.

In the overworld, Professor Toad is able to decipher ancient text that is unreadable to Mario and Olivia, and use his shovel to dig up sand and dirt, sometimes revealing coins and treasures; this makes him the only partner in the game to have abilities outside of combat. In battle, Professor Toad (being the only Toad ally to possess an attack) uses Dig This, flinging coins dug from the ground and dealing 24 damage (36 if the Ally Tambourine is equipped) to enemies in a hammer or jump formation. However, sometimes no coins will be dug up, causing the attack to fail. When not doing either of these, he can ride in the Boot Car, where he will share some humorous dialogue with Olivia. Professor Toad also holds the distinction of being the only partner who can rejoin and assist Mario in battle whenever he revisits the district he found him in.

History[edit]

Background[edit]

At some point prior to the events of Paper Mario: The Origami King, Professor Toad began pursuing ancient legends, most notably the legend of Captain T. Ode, and the Scorching Sandpaper Desert's Sun Altar that guarded his preserved body. While staying at the hotel in Snif City, he managed to find some clues as to how to open the Sun Altar, placing some Sun Incense on it afterwards, but due to the sun being stolen by the Hole Punch, he ended up causing a desert storm and getting eaten by Mega Paper Macho Pokey.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

When Mario and Olivia arrive at the Snif City Royal Hotel, they ask the bellhop for someone who can decipher mysterious writings written around the desert. The bellhop, believing they work for Professor Toad, gives them a key to his room. There, the duo find his journal, leading them to the Sun Altar. When they get back to the room, the bellhop reveals Professor Toad was asking for an object they had on display, and gives Mario one of the objects: a Sun Incense. Mario and Olivia then head back to the Sun Altar and place the Sun Incense for worship, creating a desert storm and revealing the Mega Paper Macho Pokey that ate Professor Toad.

Eventually, Mario defeats the Pokey, freeing Professor Toad. After greeting them, he reveals he can read the mysterious writings, written by the Ancient Ones, of whom he is studying. Figuring that the desert is too dangerous to trek alone, he decides to tag along with the two, insisting that they return to the hotel and examine its murals. After reading the ones in the hallway, and then the ones in the suite (provided they get the key from Luigi after winning a guessing game), the trio learns of a special ritual, and choose Olivia to lead it. They then perform it successfully and unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad decides to remain in the first room for the sake of his safety.

Once Olivia has gained the Fire Vellumental's power, she and Mario rejoin the professor, and the three set out to examine the four Toad Towers throughout the desert. After lighting the torches within each one, and also digging up some differently-shaped jewels to place in their eyes, the trio reveals an Earth Vellumental Magic Circle that Olivia uses to raise up the Temple of Shrooms. This time, Professor Toad decides to tag along, albeit still expressing his cowardice, especially when encountering the faceless Toads. After solving a series of puzzles, he stands back to let Mario defeat the Hole Punch, destroy the yellow streamer, and free the sun, which automatically settles back into the sky.

With the sun back out, Professor Toad discovers that the Sun Altar has awakened, allowing the trio to access the frigid cavern hidden underneath. They find Captain T. Ode there, preserved in ice, before freeing him with the Fire Vellumental's power. Professor Toad expresses excitement at his quest now being complete, and the effects it will have on his career. However, it is here where Professor Toad parts with Mario and Olivia, stating that he feels more comfortable in the desert.

Following the removal of all five streamers and the passing of King Olly, Professor Toad reneges on his previous statement and goes to Toad Town, partaking in the Origami Festival at the end of the game. If the player looks closely on one of the mid-credits screenshots, he has returned to Shroom City.

A Collectible Treasure of Professor Toad (No. 63) can be found after the Temple of Shrooms is unearthed. Mario must go to the back of the temple and have Professor Toad dig into a glowing spot to reveal the treasure.

Personality[edit]

Professor Toad is a friendly character who is highly passionate about his double career as a professor and archaeologist. He is enthusiastic about uncovering the mysterious writings left behind by the Ancient Ones, and shows no hesitation in assisting Mario and Olivia on their journey, although he tends to be easily frightened and suffers from pyrophobia. As an academic, the professor is known for giving lectures; in one of his dialogues with Olivia, he expresses his preference in giving lectures over singing.

Despite this, he ponders about taking singing and dancing lessons so he, too, can perform ancient rituals. In a comical twist, the professor is shown dancing alongside Mario as part of the ritual to unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad's conversations with Olivia tend to be humorous as well, such as stating it was "dark and scary, but educational" when he was inside the Mega Paper Macho Pokey.

Profile[edit]

Collectable Treasure No. 63 (Professor Toad)
  • Collectible Treasure No. 63: "The foremost expert on the Ancient Ones, with a scholarly background in many obscure and surprising subjects."

Deciphered texts[edit]

Found throughout the Scorching Sandpaper Desert are ancient texts etched into the walls of various structures. These texts can be deciphered by Professor Toad, who will jot the Desert Tower and Royal Palace Mural translations down for future reference, which can be viewed at any time by pressing L Button. The full list of translations are as follows:

Location Text
Ancient Slabs
Sun Altar

To open up a secret door,
offer the sun a scent adored...

Desert Tower ◆

To find my eye would be a feat...
Unless you look around my feet.

Desert Tower ▲

Beneath the feet of twins entwined
in needles, there, the eye you'll find!

Desert Tower ●

Eclipse the sun above the lake...
A buried eye is yours to take!

Desert Tower ■

Near walls of waves, a fire's place...
An eye is there, by earth encased!

Royal Palace Mural

When all four Toads align their eyes,
a shroomy temple shall arise!

 A mural depicting a ritual in the Shroom City Royal Hotel in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Above the desert mushrooms rise,
go spark a flame within their eyes.

 A mural depicting a ritual in the Shroom City Royal Hotel in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Find six devout and gather all...
The fire spirit they will call!

 A mural depicting a ritual in the Shroom City Royal Hotel in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

To meet the Vellumental same...
The ritual is like a game...
The six devout will back this claim!→

 A mural depicting a ritual in the Shroom City Royal Hotel in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Scorching Sandpaper
Minor

When darkness looms,
the desert sand entombs
the Temple of Shrooms.

Temple of Shrooms

The left sign is more useful.

Thgir ngis thgir eht si!?
Thgir dna tfel eht htob no teg tsuj
rood eht nepo ot ecno ta sdnah.

Temple of Shrooms

Personal Interment Number: 1 4 2 3

Temple of Shrooms

A star lights your way...

Temple of Shrooms

To wake the moon and make a run...
The power of ten must push as one.
(It's left by three above the sun.)

Shroom City Chronicle
Royal Palace Mural

Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 1
—The Birth of King Shroomses—
Life begins in the Sandpaper Desert.

 A mural depicting Chapter 1 of the Shroom City Chronicle in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 2
—Black Water and Massive Coinage—
Shroomses find water. Riches flow.

 A mural depicting Chapter 2 of the Shroom City Chronicle in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 3
—Shroomses Dynasty's Golden Age—
Sharing the wealth. Ruling rules!

 A mural depicting Chapter 3 of the Shroom City Chronicle in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 4
—The Eternal King Shroomses—
He rests in the Temple of Shrooms.

 A mural depicting Chapter 4 of the Shroom City Chronicle in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Miscellaneous
Shroom City

Welcome to Shroom City!

Shroom City

Shroom City Royal Palace

Shroom City

Dig here for a surprise.
Maybe it's treasure.

Gallery[edit]

Artwork and Sprites[edit]

  • Sprite of Professor Toad

    Sprite of Professor Toad

  • Alternate artwork

    Alternate artwork

  • Professor Toad scared

    Professor Toad scared

  • Professor Toad thinking with his arms folded

    Professor Toad thinking with his arms folded

  • Professor Toad cheering

    Professor Toad cheering

  • Professor Toad writing

    Professor Toad writing

  • Professor Toad doing the sun dance

    Professor Toad doing the sun dance

  • Party menu icon

    Party menu icon

  • Speaker icon for Professor Toad

    Speaker icon for Professor Toad

  • Promotional wallpaper for Paper Mario: The Origami King from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s LINE account

    Promotional wallpaper for Paper Mario: The Origami King from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s LINE account

  • Paper Mario: The Origami King desktop wallpaper from My Nintendo

    Paper Mario: The Origami King desktop wallpaper from My Nintendo

  • Paper Mario: The Origami King smartphone wallpaper from My Nintendo

    Paper Mario: The Origami King smartphone wallpaper from My Nintendo

  • Artwork of Kamek, Bob-omb, and Professor Toad

    Artwork of Kamek, Bob-omb, and Professor Toad

Screenshots[edit]

  • PMTOK Professor Toad.png
  • Mario, Olivia (as the Earth Vellumental), and Professor Toad on top of the Temple of Shrooms

    Mario, Olivia (as the Earth Vellumental), and Professor Toad on top of the Temple of Shrooms

  • Mario and Professor Toad entering the Temple of Shrooms

    Mario and Professor Toad entering the Temple of Shrooms

  • Mario and Professor Toad walk past some Toad murals

    Mario and Professor Toad walk past some Toad murals

  • Professor Toad hiding behind Mario as a shadow of a faceless Toad looms

    Professor Toad hiding behind Mario as a shadow of a faceless Toad looms

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 考古学者キノピオ[1]
Kōkogakusha Kinopio 		Archaeologist Toad
キノピオ[2]
Kinopio 		Toad
Chinese (simplified) 考古学家奇诺比奥[?]
Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào 		Archaeologist Toad
奇诺比奥[3]
Qínuòbǐ'ào 		Toad
Chinese (traditional) 考古學家奇諾比奧[?]
Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào 		Archaeologist Toad
奇諾比奧[4]
Qínuòbǐ'ào 		Toad
Dutch Professor Toad[?] -
French Professeur Toad[?] Professor Toad
Italian Professor Toad[?] -
Korean 고고학자 키노피오[?]
Gogohakja Kinopio 		Archaeologist Toad
Spanish (NOE) Profesor Toad[?] Professor Toad

References[edit]

  1. ^ Official Japanese website for Paper Mario: The Origami King. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 12, 2020) ペーパーマリオ オリガミキング 紹介映像. YouTube. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  3. ^ 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗 Nintendo. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  4. ^ 《紙片瑪利歐：摺紙國王》介紹影片公開！詳細介紹瑪利歐的新冒險、同伴和戰鬥 Nintendo. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
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Toads
Toad characters
Miscellaneous/multiple series Caddie Master • Chancellor • Jammin' Toad • Pixel Toad • Toad • Toadette • Toadsworth • Toad Brigade (Captain Toad · Banktoad · Hint Toad · Mailtoad · Yellow Toad) • Yellow Toad and Blue Toad
Super Mario RPG Cinder Toad • Elder • Game Boy Toad • Gardener • Gaz • Granny • Moleville Toad • Monstermama • Mushroom Boy • Raini • Raz • Rose Town innkeeper • Toadofsky • Vault Guard
Mario Party series Battle T. • Fun Gus • Jack • Mr. E (Mario Party Advance) • Mrs. Shroomlock • Mushbert • Mushroom Genie • Mushroom Jeanie • Mushroom Shop Clerk • Professor Fungi • Puff • Shroomlock
Paper Mario series Paper Mario Club 64 bartender • Dane T. • Fice T. • Frost T. • Great Gossip Trio • Harry • Little T. • Master Poet • Minh T. • Mini T. • Mort T. • Mr. E (Paper Mario) • Muss T. • Pine T. Jr. • Pine T. Sr. • Pop Diva • Rangers • Russ T. • Tayce T. • The Master • Three Beautiful Sisters • Toad in the Desert • Trading Event Toad • Vanna T.
The Thousand-Year Door Battle Master • Doe T. • Excess Express conductor • Excess Express engineer • Excess Express waitress • Ghost T. • Heff T. • Herb T. • Jolene • Niff T. • Plenn T. • Porter • Prince Mush • Thriff T. • Toad sailor • Toad sailor's brother • Toad salesman • Toadia • Toce T. • Toodles • Traveling Sisters Three • Zess T. • Zip Toad
Sticker Star Crybaby Toad • Forebear • Shady Toad • Sling-a-Thing Toad • Steward • Sticker Museum curator • Swindler Toad
Color Splash Action Toad • Barista Toad • Bloo • Bloo Bay Beach barista • Bridge Kinopio • Card Connoisseur Toad • Chosen Toads (Justice Toad · Mountain Sage · Surfing Kinopio) • Daffodil Peak park ranger • "Deep Cuts" Toad • Five Fun Guys • Foreman • Fort Cobalt barista • Greenie • Green Energy Plant researcher • Guide Toad • Know-it-All Toad (Paper Mario: Color Splash) • Legendary captain • Lighthouse keeper • Mustard Café chef • Peddler Kinopio • Port Prisma barista • Prof. Kinopio • Purp • Rescue Squad (Red Rescue Squad Apprentice Toad · Rescue Blue · Rescue Green · Rescue Purple · Rescue Red · Rescue Squad Chief · Rescue Yellow) • Rock Paper Wizard • Sunset Express conductor • Tangerino Grill Chef • Tangerino Grill host • Tea Party Toads • Toadmaster General • Wringer • Violet Passage captain • Yella
The Origami King Battle Lab Toad • Captain T. Ode • Chef Kinopio • DJ Toad • Earth Vellumental Temple curator • Feelin' Fungi • Fortune Toad • Kanchō Kinopio • Love Toad • Master Toad • Oarsman • Origami Craftsman • Professor Toad • Sea Captain Toad • Senchō Kinopio • Toad mechanic • Toad Researcher • Toad's BBQ Foodeatery caretaker
Mario & Luigi series ? Card Toad • Attack Piece Toad • Delivery Toad • Doctor • Dr. Toadley • Dr. Toadley's intern • Gramma Red and Gramma Green • Hide-and-seek Toad • Hollijolli Mayor • Know-It-All Toads (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam) • Lookout Toad • Monologue Toad • PR Toad • Starshade Bros. • Toadbert • Toadiko • Toadsworth the Younger
Other media The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Bingo • George Washingtoad • Gramps • Mayor Fettuccine • Moldy • Mr. Mayor • Mushroom Rebel • Obi-Wan Toadi • Outback mayor • Pine • Pronto • Scooter
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 Baker • Doctor (The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3) • Emperor Ed • Mushroom Nanny • Mushroom Referee • Painter • Prince Hugo • Servant • Sultan • Mushroom Marauder and Jake the Crusher Fungus • Toad's cousin
Miscellaneous Chanterelle (The Super Mario Bros. Movie) • Chef Spore • Chef Toad • Kinoppe • Kinopio-kun • Minister of Massage • Toadman • Toad General • Toadster • Todojewski • Truffle Toes • Wooster
Toad species
Caveman • Dryite • Mermushroom • Mini Toad • Mummy-Me • Paper Toad • Shangri-Spa Toad • Toad
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Paper Mario: The Origami King
Main characters Bob-omb • Bowser • Bowser Jr. • Captain T. Ode • Kamek • King Olly • Luigi • Mario • Olivia • Peach • Professor Toad
Supporting characters Battle Lab Toad • Birdo • Canned-Food Par-tay Trio • Chef Kinopio • Dino Rhino • DJ Snifit • DJ Toad • Emcee Shy Guy • Feelin' Fungi • Fortune Toad • Gold Fish • Kanchō Kinopio • Love Toad • Master Toad • Monty Mole auctioneer • Oarsman • Ol' Grandsappy • Origami Craftsman • Princess • Rescue Squad • Sap Sisters • Sea Captain Toad • Senchō Kinopio • Small Cheep Cheep • Mini Goomba • Sombrero Guy • Toad mechanic • Toad Researcher • Toad's BBQ Foodeatery caretaker • Whale • Whispering Trees • Whistle Snifit
Enemies Folded Soldiers Big Cutout Soldier • Black Shy Guy • Blooper • Bone Goomba • Boo • Boomerang Bro • Buzzy Beetle • Chargin' Chuck • Cheep Cheep • Co Gasagoso • Crowber • Dry Bones • Fire Bro • Fly Guy • Fuzzy • Galoomba • Goomba • Hammer Bro • Ice Bro • Jumping Piranha Plant • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Li'l Cutout Soldier • Mechakoopa • Ninji • Nipper Plant • Paragoomba • Piranha Plant • Pokey • Ptooie • Rocky Wrench • Scaredy Rat • Scuttlebug • Shoe Goomba • Shy Guy • Sidestepper • Sledge Bro • Snifit • Snow Spike • Spike • Spike Top • Stingby • Stone Spike • Sumo Bro • Swoop • Thwomp
Paper Macho Soldiers Paper Macho Bob-omb • Paper Macho Boo • Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle • Paper Macho Chain Chomp • Paper Macho Goomba • Paper Macho Koopa Troopa • Paper Macho Lava Bubble • Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa • Paper Macho Piranha Plant • Paper Macho Shy Guy • Paper Macho Stone Spike
Bosses Legion of Stationery Colored Pencils • Rubber Band • Hole Punch • Tape • Scissors • Stapler
Vellumentals Earth Vellumental • Water Vellumental • Fire Vellumental • Ice Vellumental
Other Paper Macho Gooper Blooper • Mega Paper Macho Pokey • Boss Sumo Bro • Handaconda • Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle • Paper Plane Squadron • King Olly
Locations ? Island • Autumn Mountain • Battle Lab • Big Sho' Theater • Bonehead Island • Bowser's Castle • Breezy Tunnel • Cafés • Chestnut Valley • Club Island • Diamond Island • Dress-Up Photo Studio • Earth Vellumental Temple • Eddy River • Fire Vellumental Cave • Full Moon Island • Fun, Funky, and Functional • Graffiti Underground • Hammer Island • Heart Island • Hotfoot Crater • House of Riddles • Ice Vellumental Mountain • Musée Champignon • Mushroom Island • Ninja Attraction • Origami Castle • Overlook Mountain • Overlook Tower • Picnic Road • Scorching Sandpaper Desert • Scorching Sandpaper East • Scorching Sandpaper Far East • Scorching Sandpaper Far West • Scorching Sandpaper Minor • Scorching Sandpaper West • Scuffle Island • Sea Tower • Sensor Lab • Shangri-Spa • Shogun Studios • Shuriken Dojo • Shroom City • Spade Island • Souvenir Shop • Spring of Bliss • Spring of Jungle Mist • Spring of Purification • Spring of Rainbows • Spring of Sanctuary • Sweetpaper Valley • Temple of Shrooms • The Great Sea • The Princess Peach • Toad Town • Tranquil Pipes Teahouse • Trial of Courage • Trial of Power • Trial of Wisdom • Water Vellumental Shrine • Whispering Woods
Items 1-Up Mushroom • Boot Whistle • Boots • Confetti • Fire Flower • Fire Flower Set • Fire Hammer • Flashy Boots • Flashy Mushroom • Flashy Iron Boots • Gold Boots • Gold Hammer • Hammer • Hidden Block Unhider • Hurlhammer • Ice Flower • Ice Flower Set • Ice Hammer • Iron Boots • Lamination Suit • Legendary Boots • Legendary Hammer • Legendary Iron Boots • MAX UP Heart • Mushroom • Mushroom 3-Pack • Mushroom 6-Pack • POW Block • Puzzle Solver • Rabbit Espresso • Sea Chart • Shiny Boots • Shiny Fire Flower • Shiny Ice Flower • Shiny Hurlhammer • Shiny Iron Boots • Shiny Mushroom • Shiny Mushroom 3-Pack • Shiny Tail • Tail • Timer Extender • Toad Radar • Turtle Tea
Useful Items Baseball • Bibliofolds • Big Shell • Bone • Canned Tuna • Canned Heart • Commoner Pass • Confetti Bag • "Deep, Deep Vibes" • Diamond Jewel • Diamond Key • Faded Fire Flower • Goomba Mask • Groovier Panel • Groovy Panel • "Heartbeat Skipper" • Heavy Bag • Jungle King Mask • Key to Bowser's Castle • Key to Peach's Castle • Lever • Manhole Hook • "M-A-X Power!" • Mushroom Handle • Opened Can of Tuna • Orbs • Professor's Room Key • Red Gem • Round Jewel • Royalty Pass • Shell Stones • Shogun Studios Master Key • Shriveled MAX UP Heart • Shriveled Mushroom • Shriveled Seed • Shuriken • Soul Seed • Space Warrior Mask • Spring of Rainbows - VIP • Square Jewel • Stamp Card • Straw • Suite Key • Sun Incense • "Thrills at Night" • Triangle Jewel
Accessories Ally Tambourine • Coin Step Counter • Confetti Vacuum • Guard Plus • Heart Plus • Hidden Block Alert • Membership Card • Petal Bag • Retro Soundbox • Time Plus • Toad Alert • Treasure Alert
Objects Boot Car • Chestnut • Hint Envelope • Magic Circle • Not-Bottomless Hole • Olly Tape • Relaxing Bench • Streamer
Miscellaneous ? Blocks • 1,000-Fold Arms • Bestiary • Collectible Treasures • Fishing spot • Gallery • Glitches • Hidden Toads • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Shy Guys Finish Last • Songs ("Happy & Sappy" • "Go with the Flow" • "My Heart's a-Burnin'") • Staff
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