Guide Toad

Guide Toad
Sprite from Paper Mario: Color Splash
Species	Toad
First appearance	Paper Mario: Color Splash (2016)

“Ahoy there, Mario! I'm your friendly neighborhood Guide Toad!”

—Guide Toad, Paper Mario: Color Splash

The Guide Toad is a character in Paper Mario: Color Splash, a cheerful green Toad holding a green flag and a green book. He appears immediately after Mario has unlocked Ruddy Road and returned to Port Prisma, at which point he is already situated just outside the exit tunnel. The first time Mario speaks to the Guide Toad, he tells him about accessing a map of Port Prisma via the manual. He then claims he is good with directions, inquiring if Mario would like to know more about a specific district.

Mario may ask about the red district, blue district, yellow district, or none of the above. When inquired, the Guide Toad gives Mario a brief rundown of the chosen district, mentioning the most important locations in each one.

One of Huey's hints mentions a Toad holding a flag near the town entrance in the red district, suggesting they talk to him for help with navigation. This of course refers to the Guide Toad.

Guide Toad has various unused recolors within the data of Paper Mario: Color Splash. Although he does not return in Paper Mario: The Origami King, unused redrawn versions of his sprites can be found among other graphics of characters exclusive to Port Prisma, including recolors and back sprites.

Quotes

• "Ahoy there, Mario! I'm your friendly neighborhood Guide Toad! Did you know you can open up a map of Port Prisma by touching ? on the GamePad? And I'm pretty good with directions, so maybe I can help you find something."
• "Ahoy, Mario! Looking for anything in particular around Port Prisma today?"
• "Ahoy, Mario! Good news! I have taken a refresher course on the harbor district and can now offer you a full report. So, how can I help you today?"
• "Ahoy, Mario! Important news! I have some new information regarding the yellow district. I hope you find it helpful! So, how can I help you today?"
• "In the blue district, you'll find a card shop, for all your Battle Card needs. The blue district is also home to the Port Prisma Post Office. And don't forget the Prisma Café. Their fare is downright rejuvenative! From here, head ← to reach the blue district."
• "Our own kung-fu-watching Action Toad lives there in his fragrant Action Command Dojo. And you can visit the Prisma Museum in the yellow district, too. From here, head → to reach the yellow district."
• "Let's see...in the yellow district, you'll find the Rescue Squad HQ. And our own kung-fu-watching Action Toad lives there in his fragrant Action Command Dojo. From here, head → to reach the yellow district."
• "Let's see...in the yellow district, you'll find the Rescue Squad HQ. Our own kung-fu-watching Action Toad lives there in his fragrant Action Command Dojo. And you can visit the Prisma Museum in the yellow district, too. From here, head → to reach the yellow district."
• "Let's see...in the yellow district, you can learn about Deep Cuts... Our own kung-fu-watching Action Toad lives there in his fragrant Action Command Dojo. And you can visit the Prisma Museum in the yellow district, too. From here, head → to reach the yellow district."
• "Yes, the harbor district. Some prime real estate there! Well, you'll find the Wringer down there, of course. And there's a Toad there who can tell you about any Thing. From here, head ↓ to reach the harbor district."
• "Would you like to hear about another area?"
• "Very well. Take care!"

Gallery

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  Paper Mario: Color Splash idle animation

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  Paper Mario: Color Splash (unused)

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  Paper Mario: Color Splash (unused)

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  Paper Mario: Color Splash (unused)

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  Paper Mario: Color Splash (unused)

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  Paper Mario: Color Splash (unused)

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  Paper Mario: The Origami King idle animation (unused)

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  Paper Mario: The Origami King (unused)

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  Paper Mario: The Origami King (unused)

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Italian	Toad guida[?]	Guide Toad