List of treasure chests in Paper Mario

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This is a list of treasure chests from Paper Mario. There are 34 treasure chests in the game.

There are two types of chests: Small ones contain either Badges or items required for progression, while the big ones contain upgrades to Mario's Jump and Hammer abilities.

Prologue Goomba Road
Chapter 1 Koopa Bros. FortressToad Town Tunnels
Chapter 2 Mt. RuggedDry Dry Ruins • Toad Town Tunnels
Chapter 3 Boo's MansionTubba Blubba's Castle
Chapter 4 Shy Guy's Toy BoxPrincess Peach's Castle
Chapter 5 Jade JungleMt. Lavalava
Chapter 6 Toad Town Tunnels
Chapter 7 Shiver CityCrystal Palace
Chapter 8 Bowser's Castle

Treasure chest locations

Prologue

A PLEA FROM THE STARS

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Hammer Throw
On the roof of Toad Town entrance; get it by hitting the tree for a trampoline. Only Treasure Chest on Goomba Road of Paper Mario.

Chapter 1

STORMING KOOPA BROS. FORTRESS

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FP Plus
On a high platform near the fortress, accessed through a pipe by blasting the wall found near the recovery block at the end of the last Pleasant Path scene. First Treasure Chest in Koopa Bros. Fortress of Paper Mario.
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Refund
In a small area outside the fortress that can be accessed by blasting the wall on the east end. Last Treasure Chest in Koopa Bros. Fortress of Paper Mario.
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Shrink Stomp
At the end of the area to the east of the entrance. First Treasure Chest in Toad Town Tunnels of Paper Mario.

Chapter 2

THE MYSTERY OF DRY, DRY RUINS

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Damage Dodge
In the scene to the north of the second room, by going in the cave. Only Treasure Chest on Mt. Rugged of Paper Mario.
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Slow Go
In the area with the Super Hammer, falling on the ledges above the chest and following them will lead to smaller one, hidden in the dark. First Treasure Chest in Dry Dry Ruins of Paper Mario.
Dry Dry Ruins Super Hammer
Super Hammer
Inside a small room with rotating stairs and a Stone Block blocking the way out. Last Treasure Chest in Dry Dry Ruins of Paper Mario.
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Power Smash
To the west of the entrance is a pipe leading to a new area initially blocked by a Stone Block. In the new area, Mario should go west to find a trampoline on the brick block. By destroying the block and then jumping on the trampoline, he reaches the chest. Second Treasure Chest in Toad Town Tunnels of Paper Mario.

Chapter 3

THE "INVINCIBLE" TUBBA BLUBBA

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Weight
Guarded by a Boo in the left room on the second floor. To access it, Mario must play the Record to lure the Boo away. First Treasure Chest in Boo's Mansion of Paper Mario.
Boo's Mansion EMPTY/TRAP In the west room on the first floor. This one is a trap because when opened, it causes the chandelier in the room to drop down. By leaving and reentering the room, the treasure chest closes itself. Second Treasure Chest in Boo's Mansion of Paper Mario.
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Super Boots
In the northwestern corner of the second storage room. Last Treasure Chest in Boo's Mansion of Paper Mario.
Tubba Blubba's Castle A Castle Key from Tubba Blubba's Castle.
Castle Key
In the basement, accessed by falling down from the final room to the north of the first-floor corridor. First Treasure Chest in Tubba Blubba's Castle of Paper Mario.
Tubba Blubba's Castle A Castle Key from Tubba Blubba's Castle.
Castle Key
In the spike room on the second floor. Second Treasure Chest in Tubba Blubba's Castle of Paper Mario.
Tubba Blubba's Castle The icon of Yakkey from Paper Mario
Mystical Key
In the east corner of Tubba Blubba's room on the third floor. Last Treasure Chest in Tubba Blubba's Castle of Paper Mario.

Chapter 4

TRIALS IN THE TOY BOX

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Power Plus
Guarded by an Anti Guy in the Blue Station area. Mario can fight him or bribe him with a Lemon Candy to get it. First Treasure Chest in Shy Guy's Toy Box of Paper Mario.
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Storeroom Key
In the very east of the Blue Station area. Depending on Peach's answers during the interlude, it is guarded by either a Mushroom, Goomba or Clubba. Second Treasure Chest in Shy Guy's Toy Box of Paper Mario.
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Mailbag
To the east of the Pink Station. Third Treasure Chest in Shy Guy's Toy Box of Paper Mario.
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Defend Plus
On the high platform in the northwestern corner of the east scene in the Pink Station area Fourth Treasure Chest in Shy Guy's Toy Box of Paper Mario.
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Ice Power
At the east of the Pink Station area. Fifth ? Block and fifth Treasure Chest in Shy Guy's Toy Box of Paper Mario.
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Frying Pan
In the east corner of the Pink Station area. Depending on Peach's answers during the interlude, it is guarded by either a Thunder Rage, Fuzzy or Hammer Bro. Sixth Treasure Chest in Shy Guy's Toy Box of Paper Mario.
Shy Guy's Toy Box The Dictionary from Paper Mario.
Dictionary
On the platform at the very east of the Green Station area. Depending on Peach's answers during the interlude, it is guarded by either a Super Soda, Pokey or Koopatrol. Last Treasure Chest in Shy Guy's Toy Box of Paper Mario.
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Last Stand
During the Princess Peach interlude after saving Muskular. Found in the room with a wardrobe. Can be given to Mario via Mysterious Treasure Chest. Alternatively, Mario can pick it up himself during chapter 8. Only Treasure Chest in Princess Peach's Castle of Paper Mario.

Chapter 5

HOT, HOT TIMES ON LAVALAVA ISLAND

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Volcano Vase
In a scene to the east of the Yoshi Village entrance scene (the one where Sushie was recruited). Only appears after Lava Piranha is defeated and Mt. Lavalava erupts. Only Treasure Chest in Jade Jungle of Paper Mario.
Mt. Lavalava Ultra Hammer
Ultra Hammer
Found in the area accessed by going left from second zipline until the dead end. First Treasure Chest in Mt. Lavalava of Paper Mario.
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Dizzy Stomp
At the northeastern corner of the scene to the south of the Ultra Hammer area. Last Treasure Chest in Mt. Lavalava of Paper Mario.

Chapter 6

DARK DAYS IN FLOWER FIELDS

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Ultra Boots
At the end of the third room of the area accessed by a pipe in the room with spikes. Last Treasure Chest in Toad Town Tunnels of Paper Mario.

Chapter 7

A STAR SPIRIT ON ICE

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Attack FX E
In the middle house in the west scene. Mario need to go through the right house to reach the window of the middle one to enter. Only Treasure Chest in Shiver City of Paper Mario.
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Blue Key
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P-Down D-Up
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P-Up D-Down
The Palace Key from Paper Mario
Palace Key
NOTE: These four rooms share the same layout so only one image is used.
At the very east of the area to the south of the first room. (Blue Key)
At the very east of the area below the room to the north of the first room. (P-Down, D-Up Badge)
At the very east of the area below the small Albino Dino statue room. (P-Up, D-Down Badge)
At the very east of the area below the big Albino Dino room. (Palace Key)
First, second, fifth and sixth Treasure Chests in Crystal Palace of Paper Mario.
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Red Key
At the very east of the area below the room to the south of the first room. Mario needs to break the panel in the north room first, then use Bombette to reach the room itself. Third Treasure Chest in Crystal Palace of Paper Mario.
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Triple Dip
In the fourth room after the red key. Mario must use Bombette on the wall behind the mirror one scene earlier to reach it. Fourth Treasure Chest in Crystal Palace of Paper Mario.

Chapter 8

A STAR-POWERED SHOWDOWN!

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Castle Key
In the scene to the north in the second lava/moving platform area. Only Treasure Chest in Bowser's Castle of Paper Mario.

Treasure chest count

This chart shows the number of Treasure Chests for each location, with the total amount at the bottom. Locations are listed in the order the player can visit them.

Location Count
Goomba Road 1
Koopa Bros. Fortress 2
Toad Town Tunnels 3
Mt. Rugged 1
Dry Dry Ruins 2
Boo's Mansion 3
Tubba Blubba's Castle 3
Shy Guy's Toy Box 7
Princess Peach's Castle 1
Jade Jungle 1
Mt. Lavalava 2
Shiver City 1
Crystal Palace 6
Bowser's Castle 1
Total 34