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Toad Town
Toads	1
Not-Bottomless Holes	16
Collectible Treasures	13
? Blocks	9
Enemies	Goombas; Paper Macho Goombas

Toad Town
	; Toad Town as seen in Paper Mario: The Origami King
First appearance	Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance	Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Greater location	Mushroom Kingdom
Ruler	Princess Peach
Inhabitants	Toads, Toad, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, etc.

Revision as of 09:13, December 12, 2023

Toad Town is the capital city of the Mushroom Kingdom. Located at the doorstep of Peach's Castle, the town first appeared as Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Since then, Toad Town has become a recurrent location in the Super Mario franchise, especially the RPG games. However, much like Peach's Castle, the appearance, design, and layout of the town has varied greatly each time it has reappeared, though it has almost always been depicted as a flourishing and cheery place.

History

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

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In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, the town of the Mushroom Castle is named Mushroom Kingdom (or Mushroomsville in one instance)^[1] but essentially serves the same purpose. It is to the east of Mushroom Way. After visiting the Chancellor for the first time, Mario helps Mallow chase Croco in Bandit's Way to the southwest to reclaim his stolen Frog Coin. Returning to Mushroom Kingdom shows that it has been overrun by Shymores in the meantime. Mario can defeat Shymores that are harassing innocents, such as Toad and a resident who has lost his wallet, but the invasion will not end until the source, Claymorton, is defeated in the Mushroom Castle's throne room. Notable NPCs of the town include the Manager of the item shop and the Game Boy -playing boy at the inn. Raz and Raini also live here, and embark to get married at Marrymore after the town is restored and later celebrate their honeymoon at Yo'ster Isle.

Paper Mario series

Paper Mario

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The northern area of Toad Town.

Mario and Kooper in a part of Toad Town.

The southern area

In Paper Mario, Toad Town serves as the central hub through which all outlying areas can be accessed (in fact, most areas can only be reached by passing through Toad Town). The city is also the setting for the beginning and ending cutscenes.

Layout

Toad Town's main entrance square contains the item shop Shroom Grocery, the Toad Town Dojo on the second floor of a two-story building (the first floor of which is inaccessible) and multiple houses, including Russ T.'s library-like home. There is a Warp Pipe that goes to Mario's House. The Goomba Road is also accessible from here.

Rowf and Rhuff's badge stand (open after Chapter 1, and reopened when the Calculator is retrieved in Chapter 4), a Toad House, the home of Merlon the fortune-teller and the Post Office are near the gate to Peach's Castle at the north end of the town. This area also branches off to the Pleasant Path. Minh T.'s flower garden is also here, and serves as gateway to Flower Fields. The area Peach's Castle was located at has a path to the east that leads to the Shooting Star Summit.

The central area has Tayce T.'s house, the entrance to Toad Town Tunnels and the path leading to Forever Forest. In the south-west part of town is Harry's Shop and an otherwise abandoned house which contains Shy Guy's Toy Box, where Muskular, one of the Star Spirits, is being held. Mario cannot go to this area after he defeats Bowser.

The southern-most area is where the train station is located, from here, the K64 train frequently departs to Mt. Rugged. The Li'l Oink Farm (referred to as "Oink-Oink Farm" in Goombario's Tattle) is also found in this area, as well as the Playroom.

Finally, the western-most area of Toad Town has a harbor and a single building in which Club 64, a lively bar, is housed. A Whale, inside which Fuzzipede is fought, is found here, and may be boarded to access Lavalava Island. Another fight taking place in the harbor is the fourth fight against Jr. Troopa.

Residents

Area Tattles

"This is the west entrance to Toad Town. In case you couldn't tell, it's the main gate. The fancy gate and the star emblem on the ground are symbols of this fair town. Goomba Village, where my house is, is a brief journey west from here. You'll find a very smart Toad named Russ T. living in this town. He knows lots of useful information for adventurers. You'll also find shops that sell various items. Oh yeah! There's also a Dojo."
"It's your house! Cool! Nice landscaping! I like my house, but yours is even nicer. Did you do the decorating yourself?"
"This is the central area of Toad Town, a plaza in front of Princess Peach's Castle. Pleasant Path begins to the east of here. This used to be a bustling area before Bowser's attack. Guests at the castle were always in and out. And tourists came from all over to see the castle. The wizard Merlon also lives around here. If you get stuck, his fortune telling might just help you out! There's also a Toad House where you can take a short rest and a post office where you can pick up mail for your party members. Also, over by the flower garden, there's a guy named Rowf who's opening his own specialty shop."
"Peach's Castle... used to be here. There's not even a trace of it now. How awful!"
"Miss. Tayce T., a famous local cook, lives around here. I'm pretty sure my mom wants to learn cooking from her. Tayce T. will cook for you if you take ingredients to her. Oh yeah! Forever Forest lies to the east, so a Toad watchman stands guard there and prevents people from wandering in."
"This is the residential area of Toad Town. It's mostly homes. But there's also a shop. For Toad Town, this area is pretty quiet."
"This is Toad Town's port. It's home to the only restaurant in town. I like to stand at the end of the pier and gaze at the sea."
"There's Toad Town Station. It's a station for the Dry Dry Railroad. From there, you can take the train to scenic Mt. Rugged. And there's also Oink-Oink Farm, where they raise Li'l-Oinks. Raising Li'l-Oinks costs coins. My dad said there's a Playroom here, but I don't see it..."
"This is the reception area for the Playroom. You should ask what kind of games they have, Mario."
"It's called Jump Attack. If you win the game, you'll collect lots of coins. If you lose, you won't get a thing. Too bad!"
"They said this is called Smash Attack. The idea is to whack the blocks placed on the floor. Let's get in there and smash all of 'em! But... Actually, it may not be a good idea to hit them all."
"If we go east, we'll get to the entrance of Forever Forest. If we go west, we'll hit Toad Town. Remember?"
"This whale tongue is squishy. It makes it hard to walk. It's also kind of dark..."
"It's completely dark. I can't see a thing. Mario! What's up ahead? You know, being inside a whale belly is gross... Damp... Squishy... Let's never do this again."
"It's a room beneath the Toad Town pond. I don't think anyone's been here for a long time."

Notice Board

Main article: List of Toad Town News in Paper Mario

Mario and Goombario reading from the back side of the notice board in Paper Mario.

There is a notice board near Merlon's house in the center hub of Toad Town. The contents change as the game's storyline proceeds.

On the front side are usually Toad Town News, and on the back side are usually scribbles by various characters in the game.

During Chapter 2, the Public Works Department of Mushroom Kingdom posts a warning on the back side, "Don't scribble here", although this does not deter the act. Russ T. offers knowledge about the messaging board. One of Koopa Koot's favors involves reading the notice board (both the front side and the back side).

In-game map description

"It's the largest town in the Mushroom Kingdom. Princess Peach's Castle used to be just north of town. There are shops, a post office, and other interesting sites. There's a station and a port to the south of the town, too."

After defeating Bowser

"It's the biggest town in the Mushroom Kingdom. Princess Peach's Castle is in the north of this town."

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Toad Town is mentioned in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door by Zip Toad, stating that he was going to be in a film and that he was heading to Toad Town. It is also mentioned by Lumpy if Mario reads his Journal.

Toad Town is mentioned two additional times in the game, but mistakenly goes under different names in the English localization. It is a possible answer in the 65th Super Fun Quirk Quiz (where it is known as Mushville), and is mentioned by a crow NPC in Twilight Town (where it is known as Mushroom Town).

Paper Mario: The Origami King

After being absent in the previous four entries, Toad Town reappears in Paper Mario: The Origami King, where it acts as the main hub in the game. It is once again situated south of Peach's Castle and even connects to it. Whispering Woods can be found in the south, Picnic Road is to the north, and the harbor is now to the east. Mario can board a boat at the harbor (after rescuing the Sea Captain Toad) to enter the Great Sea. Additionally, there is a station for Toad Tram; Mario can ride the tram from Toad Town to Overlook Mountain or Autumn Mountain only after his first ride between the latter two and rescuing the tram operator in Autumn Mountain.

In the beginning of the game, the town is supposed to be the site of the Origami Festival, and Mario and Luigi are invited there by Princess Peach to celebrate it. When King Olly takes over the Mushroom Kingdom, however, the area is ravaged by Paper Macho Goombas, who even go so far as to eat portions of the province, forming Not-Bottomless Holes. The town is also evacuated as a result, but is repopulated over the course of the game as Mario rescues folded-up Toads.

After beating the final boss, the Origami Festival is held in Toad Town and characters Mario met through his adventure are present.

Shop

Near the port is the Weapon and Item Shop where Mario can buy items. Most items are added when Mario collects them on the overworld, while the Shiny Mushroom is unlocked after destroying the blue streamer. The 1-Up Mushroom is only sold if Mario does not already have one in his inventory.

Image	Item	Price
	POW Block	160
	Fire Flower Set	640
	Ice Flower Set	640
	Mushroom 3-Pack	270
	Mushroom 6-Pack	540
	Shiny Tail	720
	1-Up Mushroom	3000
	Princess Peach	70000
	Shiny Hurlhammer	1380
	Fire Flower	240
	Shiny Fire Flower	720
	Ice Flower	240
	Shiny Ice Flower	720
	Mushroom	100
	Shiny Mushroom	300
	Flashy Mushroom	800
	Shiny Boots	500
	Flashy Boots	1000
	Iron Boots	300
	Shiny Iron Boots	600
	Flashy Iron Boots	1100
	Shiny Hammer	720
	Flashy Hammer	1420
	Hurlhammer	380

Collectible Treasure Shop

Behind the red brick building on the right side of town is a pier with a Rocky Wrench which sells Collectible Treasures of the Legion of Stationery members. Each one becomes available after defeating its respective member.

A Rocky Wrench selling Collectible Treasures

Item	Price
Colored Pencils	698
Rubber Band	398
Hole Punch	798
Tape	1280
Scissors	1580
Stapler	498

Collectibles

NOTE: Some collectibles are found in areas that are inaccessible until returning later; these entries are highlighted in beige.

Hidden Toad

Form	Description	Image
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	After checking on Luigi among the remains of Peach's Castle, Mario finds the local shop owner held inside a bridge tower. Defeating the Goomba guarding the spot reveals a Magic Circle. Following this, the Toad Town Shop becomes accessible.

Not-Bottomless Holes

Description	Image
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Immediately seen at the start of the Toad Town area.
On the path after defeating Origami Goombas.
After the path starts heading downwards, multiple ledges are seen. Hole is on the highest ledge under the ? Block.
In the wall after the ledges.
Left of the entrance to Toad Town.
In front of the Battle Lab.
On the house which was being eaten by Paper Macho Goomba.
On the door of the red brick house next to the harbor.
On the ground between the fountain and red brick house.
In front of the mansion's entrance.
Under the mansion's scafolding.
On the bottom floor of the mansion.
In front of the stairs south of the house with Graffiti Underground entrance.
On the house reached by the stairs opposite the house with captive Red Shy Guy.
On the door of the house with the captive Red Shy Guy.
Required: Rescue the owner of the shop in Picnic Road. On the ground in the Fun, Funky, Functional Accessories Shop.

Collectible Treasures

Treasure	Description	Image
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white	There are two large crates behind the first Save Block in Toad Town. Behind them is an entrance to a small tunnel. Go through the tunnel to reach a small garden and a treasure chest.
white	In a treasure chest in the back garden of the house next to the accessory shop.
white	Hammering a closed parasol at the local café reveals a Magic Circle, used to open a path up from the café to the nearby balcony. Defeating the Paper Macho Goomba on the roof releases a yellow Snifit who rewards Mario.
white	Required: Red streamer destroyed It can be bought from the Rocky Wrench in the harbor for 698 Coins.
white	Required: Blue streamer destroyed It can be bought from the Rocky Wrench in the harbor for 398 Coins.
white	Required: Yellow streamer destroyed It can be bought from the Rocky Wrench in the harbor for 798 Coins.
white	Required: Purple streamer destroyed It can be bought from the Rocky Wrench in the harbor for 1280 Coins.
white	Required: Green streamer destroyed It can be bought from the Rocky Wrench in the harbor for 1580 Coins.
white	Required: Stapler defeated It can be bought from the Rocky Wrench in the harbor for 498 Coins.
white	Required: Rescue Master Toad in Shroom City. Found inside the mansion next to the tea stand.
white	Required: Green streamer destroyed Mario has to go to the house next to the Graffiti Underground entrance and give the green Toad the Manhole Hook to recieve treasure in return.
white	Required: Defeat all bosses in the Bossotronic Fighter. Given by the Battle Lab Toad.
white	Required: Defeat King Olly It can be bought from the Weapon and Item shop for 70000 Coins (if no discount is in effect).
white	Required: Defeat King Olly Found in the center of town.

? Blocks

Hidden	Item	Description
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	100-Coin	Past the clearing of Whispering Woods, there is a set of ledges with a ? Block above a Not-Bottomless Hole.
	Confetti	To the right of the Toad Town entrance is a ? Block above a lower ledge.
	100-Coin	Between two houses to the west of the town center is a ? Block resting on the ground.
	Confetti	Another ? Block can be found at the westmost point of the town, with a Warp Pipe nearby.
	100-Coin	Outside the Weapon and Item Shop is a ? Block is situated in the fenced area outlooking The Great Sea.
	Coin	Inside the red brick warehouse is a Hidden Block resting beside a set of crates, indicated by a dark square patch on the ground.
	100-Coin	Further inside the red brick warehouse, there is another ? Block resting above a set of shelves.
	Coin Bag	To the right of the broken bridge leading to Peach's Castle, there is a house home to a ? Block and bookshelf. Striking the furniture will open the drawer, allowing Mario to reach the block.
	100-Coin	Required: Navigate the Graffiti Underground After reaching the entrance to Peach's Castle, a ? Block can be found to the left.

Mario & Luigi series

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

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, the area is known as Toadtown Square or Mushroom Kingdom Plaza,^[2] but was renamed Peach's Castle in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions. Mario walks around Toadtown Square at the beginning of the game to learn the basic skills of the game. Mario visits it only at the beginning of the game in order to get on the Koopa Cruiser. Toadsworth comes to give Mario the suitcase and 100 coins when he is about to set off to Beanbean Kingdom. Luigi originally comes to say goodbye to Mario, but is taken along with Mario by Bowser when he gathers the Bowser Baddies.

Map

Toadtown Square's layout.

Bordering or connecting locations to Toadtown Square include:

Koopa Cruiser

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

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Toad Town before the Shroob attack in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, the Mario Bros. and their baby selves travel to a Toad Town of the past after being dropped out of the Shroob Mother Ship. Toad Town is almost completely destroyed by the Shroobs, who forcibly removed the Toads from their homes and brought them to Toadwood Forest, where their Vim was extracted. Only Gramma Red and Gramma Green remained there, and they sold their wares to Mario and Luigi. A time hole leading back to Peach's Castle Dungeon and a path to Star Hill are at the south end of the town. The town is filled with enemies as well. Most of the buildings contain items and coins.

Enemies

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

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Map

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Toad Town once again reappears in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and its remake. It is where all the Toads reside in the game, besides the workers in Peach's Castle who got swallowed by Bowser and cannot get out as the Pipe Yard is blocked and so reside temporarily in Toad Square. It can be found just south of Peach's Castle. The citizens live in the northern part of the town, where they resided happily, at least until the blorbs epidemic broke out and many of the citizens became infected and swelled like a balloon. The main part of the living area holds a fountain, with blocks that can only be reached using Shell Mario, which can be learned on the outskirts of town.

In the southern part of town is Toad Town Mall, which has been newly opened when Mario and Luigi arrive back from Bowser's body. It holds all the shops in the town, as well as the clinic used to find the Star Cures to unite as the Miracle Cure and heal all the blorbed Toads.

Beneath the town is the Toad Town Caves, which is where the Dark Star was sequestered in ancient times. During the events of the game, Fawful invades Toad Town and steals the dark entity for himself. There are also many pipes in the underground section of Toad Town that lead into different sections of Toad Town and Toad Town Mall.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Toad Town as seen in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, with Peach's Castle in the distance.

Toad Town^[3] appears in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which Mario and Toad pass through before arriving at Peach's Castle. Many Toads can be seen doing various activities such as collecting coins from a Coin Block. Different shops and buildings can be found throughout the town such as an antiques shop.

The town later falls victim to Bowser's ambush. When Peach warns her citizens of the impending attack, they panic and run away. Mario and Donkey Kong rush through the town gathering power-ups along the way, in order to save the former's brother Luigi, the latter's fellow Kongs, the penguins of the Snow Kingdom, and Lumalee from being burned in the lava by Bowser.

Places in Toad Town

Plaza
Toadtown Square
Toad Town Mall
- Toadley Clinic
- Toadles Boutique (equipment store)
- Badge Shop
- Item Shop
- Star Shop (equipment store)
- Gear Shop (equipment store)
- Tea Kiosk

Toad Town Dojo
Toad Town Post Office
Residential Area (Houses and Toad Houses)
Rowf and Rhuff's badge stand
Merlon, the fortune-teller’s house
Shroom Grocery
Minh T.'s flower garden
Tayce T.'s Kitchen
Russ T. the Wise Toad's House
Shy Guy's Toy Box (abandoned building)
Train Station (K64 Train)

Li'l Oink farm
The Playroom
Harry's Shop
Harbor
Club 64 (café and restaurant)
Gramma's Place (item and badge shop)
Battle Lab
Musée Champignon

Pipes (Paper Mario)

Mario's House
Toad Town Tunnels - "Private" entrance
Toad Town Tunnels - Rip Cheato's Shop access
Playroom pipe