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{{distinguish|Master Toad|Battle Master}}
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:TheMasterFirst PM.png]][[File:The Master Second.png]]<br>Sprites of the Master in his first and second forms from ''Paper Mario''
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario]]'' ([[List of games by date#2000|2000]])
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
}}
{{quote|Kuwaaaaa! Behold my fury, [[Mario]]!!|The Master|Paper Mario}}
{{quote|Kuwaaaaa! Behold my fury, [[Mario]]!!|The Master|Paper Mario}}
'''The Master''' is a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who is a powerful martial artist and the resident teacher of the [[Toad Town Dojo]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. The Master will not be at the Dojo until Mario and [[Goombario]] defeat the [[Magikoopa]] at [[Star Hill|Shooting Star Summit]]. If [[Mario]] defeats his students [[Lee]] and [[Chan]], Mario can fight The Master. The Master is fought up to three times, and Mario can earn (in order) the [[Third-Degree Card|Third-Degree]], [[Fourth-Degree Card|Fourth-Degree]], and [[Diploma]] cards. However, each time Mario wins a battle, the next fight with the Master is more difficult. The Master's appearance in the third battle is the same, except he becomes surrounded by a golden aura. If Mario loses all of his [[Heart Point|HP]] during his battles with The Master, he does not get a [[Game Over]]; instead, he is sent back to the field with only 1 HP remaining.


{{character-infobox
In his final form, the Master is actually stronger than the final boss, [[Bowser]] (in his powered-up state); while both have 99 [[Heart Point|HP]], The Master has more powerful attacks than Bowser. Much like [[Bonetail]] in [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|the sequel]], the Master is the strongest opponent in the game and is completely optional.
|image=[[File:The Master both.PNG]]<br>'''The Master''' in his first and second forms.
|full_name=The Master
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario]]'' ([[2000]])
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
|affiliation=[[Toad Town Dojo]]
}}
'''The Master''' is a powerful martial artist and the resident teacher of the [[Toad Town Dojo]]. He is a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who appears in the game ''[[Paper Mario]]''. If [[Mario]] defeats his students [[Lee]] and [[Chan]], the plumber will have the opportunity to challenge the Master himself in battle. In fact, Mario can fight the Master three times. However, each time Mario wins a battle, the next fight with the Master will become exponentially harder. The Master's appearance in the third battle is the same, except he is surrounded by a yellow fiery glow. With experience and skill (and maybe a few tricks), Mario can defeat the Master's third and most powerful form and earn the [[Diploma]].


In his final form, the Master is actually stronger than the final boss, [[Bowser]] (in his powered-up state); while both have 99 HP, The Master has more powerful attacks than Bowser. Much like [[Bonetail]] in [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|the sequel]], the Master is the strongest opponent in the game and is completely optional.
The Master is noted for having delicate health, causing him to cough and wheeze often. According to [[Russ T.#Goompa|Russ T.]] after Chapter 7, [[Goompa]] used to train and spar with The Master. [[Tayce T.]] is the Master's sister, as is mentioned by a certain Toad in ''Paper Mario''.<ref>From the Green Toad standing next to the [[Odd House]] during Chapter 3:
:Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met Tayce T.? She lives in a house just over there.
:She always cooks great dishes for the townspeople.
:I heard that when Tayce T. used to live in the Dojo, a powerful Goomba teacher was training The Master.
:Tayce T. learned to cook from the Goomba teacher's wife.
:What? You don't know why Tayce T. lived in the Dojo?
:The Master and Tayce T. are brother and sister. Everybody knows that!
</ref> Additionally, this same Toad reveals that Tayce T. used to live in the Dojo alongside her brother before moving to her own home. In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', [[Wonky]] implies Tayce T. and [[Zess T.]] are sisters, which in turn suggests that the two are also the Master's siblings.


The Master is also similar in many ways to the character [[Jinx]] from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Both Jinx and the Master are expert martial artists who train disciples in schools. Additionally, Mario has to fight both Jinx and the Master three times each, with every battle getting progressively harder in each case.
The Master is also similar in many ways to the character [[Jinx]] from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Both Jinx and the Master are expert martial artists who train disciples in schools. Additionally, Mario has to fight both Jinx and the Master three times each, with every battle getting progressively harder in each case.


==''Paper Mario'' Stats and Tattle Information==
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', [[Francis]] has comics featuring The Master.
===First Battle===
Max HP: 50 <br>
Attack Power: 6 <br>
Defense Power: 0 <br>
Location:[[Toad Town]] <br>
Tattle: This is The Master. He owns the Dojo--and he's the strongest member. If he's the best in the Dojo, he must be pretty tough!


Moves: Punch (6)
==Profiles and statistics==
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{{:Paper Mario bestiary|transcludesection=The Master (2)|align=horizontal|image=[[File:PM The Master saiyan idle.gif]]}}
{{:Paper Mario bestiary|transcludesection=The Master (3)|align=horizontal|image=[[File:PM The Master saiyan idle.gif]]}}
===Field Tattle===
*"''He's The Master of the Dojo. He's been training students at the Dojo for years. [[Goompa|My grandpa]] told me he's incredibly strong. He doesn't look like it, though. I think he just got back from a long journey where he trained with fighters stronger than he is. What dedication!''"


===Second Battle===
==Names in other languages==
Max HP: 75 <br>
{{foreign names|
Attack Power: 8 <br>
|Jap=シショー 
Defense Power: 0<br>
|JapR=Shishō
Location: [[Toad Town]] <br>
|JapM=From「師匠」(''shishō'', master)
Tattle: This is The Master. He owns the Dojo--and he's the strongest member. He knows both normal and advanced methods of attack. You'd better concentrate, Mario! This guy doesn't mess around at all!
|Fre=Kara T
 
|FreM=From "karate".
Moves: Punch (8), Dashing Uppercut (5, then 6)
|Ger=Der Meister
 
|GerM=The Master
===Final Battle===
|Spa=El Maestro
Max HP: 99 <br>
|SpaM=The Master
Attack Power: 10 <br>
|Chi=大师
Defense Power: 1 <br>
|ChiR=Dàshī
Location: [[Toad Town]] <br>
|ChiM=Master
Tattle: This is The Master. He owns the Dojo--and he's the strongest member. He may well know a few moves I've never heard of... We can't expect mercy from this guy, so let's take the fight to him.
}}
 
Moves: Punch (10), Dashing Uppercut (6, then 7), Dashing Kicking Uppercut (5, 6, then 7)


==Names in Other Languages==
==References==
{{Foreignname|
<references/>
|Fra=Kara T
|FraM= Pun on ''karaté'' (karate)
|Ger=Karate-Meister
|GerM= Karate Master}}


==Trivia==
*[[Tayce T.]] is the Master's sister, as is mentioned by a certain Toad in Paper Mario. Additionally, this same Toad reveals that Tayce T. used to live in the Dojo alongside her brother before moving to her own home.
*The Master plays the same role as Jinx, [[Culex]], [[Bonetail]], [[Shadoo]], and [[Bowser]] X.
*The Master's optionality and the fact that he's harder than the final boss is similar to optional bosses often found in the ''Final Fantasy'' series.
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Latest revision as of 22:36, August 10, 2024

Not to be confused with Master Toad or Battle Master.
The Master
TheMasterFirst PM.pngThe Master Second.png
Sprites of the Master in his first and second forms from Paper Mario
Species Toad
First appearance Paper Mario (2000)
“Kuwaaaaa! Behold my fury, Mario!!”
The Master, Paper Mario

The Master is a Toad who is a powerful martial artist and the resident teacher of the Toad Town Dojo in Paper Mario. The Master will not be at the Dojo until Mario and Goombario defeat the Magikoopa at Shooting Star Summit. If Mario defeats his students Lee and Chan, Mario can fight The Master. The Master is fought up to three times, and Mario can earn (in order) the Third-Degree, Fourth-Degree, and Diploma cards. However, each time Mario wins a battle, the next fight with the Master is more difficult. The Master's appearance in the third battle is the same, except he becomes surrounded by a golden aura. If Mario loses all of his HP during his battles with The Master, he does not get a Game Over; instead, he is sent back to the field with only 1 HP remaining.

In his final form, the Master is actually stronger than the final boss, Bowser (in his powered-up state); while both have 99 HP, The Master has more powerful attacks than Bowser. Much like Bonetail in the sequel, the Master is the strongest opponent in the game and is completely optional.

The Master is noted for having delicate health, causing him to cough and wheeze often. According to Russ T. after Chapter 7, Goompa used to train and spar with The Master. Tayce T. is the Master's sister, as is mentioned by a certain Toad in Paper Mario.[1] Additionally, this same Toad reveals that Tayce T. used to live in the Dojo alongside her brother before moving to her own home. In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Wonky implies Tayce T. and Zess T. are sisters, which in turn suggests that the two are also the Master's siblings.

The Master is also similar in many ways to the character Jinx from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Both Jinx and the Master are expert martial artists who train disciples in schools. Additionally, Mario has to fight both Jinx and the Master three times each, with every battle getting progressively harder in each case.

In Super Paper Mario, Francis has comics featuring The Master.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Paper Mario enemy
The Master (1)
Battle idle animation of The Master from Paper Mario Max HP 50 Attack 6 Defense 0
Role Boss Type Ground Level 1
Strong None Weak None Moves Focus Punch (6)
Sleep? 40%, -1 Dizzy? 40%, -1 Shock? 50%, -1
Shrink? 60%, -1 Stop? 70%, -1 Fright? 0%
Air Lift? 0% Hurricane? 0% Coins N/A
Items N/A Run 0 Location(s) Toad Town Dojo
Tattle This is The Master. He owns the Dojo--and he's the strongest member. Max HP: 50, Attack Power: 6, Defense Power: 0 If he's the best in the Dojo, he must be pretty tough!
Paper Mario enemy
The Master (2)
Battle idle animation of The Master powered up from Paper Mario Max HP 75 Attack 8 Defense 0
Role Boss Type Ground Level 1
Strong None Weak None Moves Slide Kick (8), Double Combo (5 + 6)
Sleep? 30%, -2 Dizzy? 30%, -1 Shock? 30%, -1
Shrink? 40%, -1 Stop? 50%, -1 Fright? 0%
Air Lift? 0% Hurricane? 0% Coins N/A
Items N/A Run 0 Location(s) Toad Town Dojo
Tattle This is The Master. He owns the Dojo--and he's the strongest member. Max HP: 75, Attack Power: 8, Defense Power: 0 He knows both normal and advanced methods of attack. You'd better concentrate, Mario! This guy doesn't mess around at all!
Paper Mario enemy
The Master (3)
Battle idle animation of The Master powered up from Paper Mario Max HP 99 Attack 10 Defense 1
Role Boss Type Ground Level 1
Strong None Weak None Moves Slide Kick (10), Double Combo (5 + 6), Triple Combo (5 + 6 + 7)
Sleep? 20%, -2 Dizzy? 20%, -2 Shock? 20%, -1
Shrink? 20%, -1 Stop? 30%, -1 Fright? 0%
Air Lift? 0% Hurricane? 0% Coins N/A
Items N/A Run 0 Location(s) Toad Town Dojo
Tattle He is The Master. He owns the Dojo--and he's the strongest member. Max HP: 99, Attack Power: 10, Defense Power: 1 He may well know a few moves I've never heard of... We can't expect mercy from this guy, so let's take the fight to him.

Field Tattle[edit]

  • "He's The Master of the Dojo. He's been training students at the Dojo for years. My grandpa told me he's incredibly strong. He doesn't look like it, though. I think he just got back from a long journey where he trained with fighters stronger than he is. What dedication!"

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese シショー[?]
Shishō
From「師匠」(shishō, master)
Chinese 大师[?]
Dàshī
Master
French Kara T[?] From "karate".
German Der Meister[?] The Master
Spanish El Maestro[?] The Master

References[edit]

  1. ^ From the Green Toad standing next to the Odd House during Chapter 3:
    Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met Tayce T.? She lives in a house just over there.
    She always cooks great dishes for the townspeople.
    I heard that when Tayce T. used to live in the Dojo, a powerful Goomba teacher was training The Master.
    Tayce T. learned to cook from the Goomba teacher's wife.
    What? You don't know why Tayce T. lived in the Dojo?
    The Master and Tayce T. are brother and sister. Everybody knows that!