Toadette
- “What did you do to my hotel? It looks like a corkscrew now! Nobody wants to vacation in a corkscrew!”
- —Toadette, Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix
Toadette (Japanese: キノピコ Kinopiko) is a recurring Toad character in the Mario series. Originally introduced as a playable racing partner for Toad in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, she has since appeared in other games as a playable character and has played supporting roles in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, and Mario Party DS. While she has very similar traits to other characters, she is easily the most commonly reoccurring female Toad in the Mario series. Toadette has been shown to be on good terms with such characters as Peach, Toad, Toadsworth, and even Mario.
History
Mario Kart series
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Toadette first appears in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! as Toad's racing partner and an unlockable character. Both Toad and Toadette are unlocked by winning the Special Cup in 100cc. Additionally, she has her own personal kart, the Toadette Kart. It can only be unlocked by completing the Mushroom Cup in Mirror Mode. Both characters are lightweights, and their special item is the Golden Mushroom.
Mario Kart Wii
Toadette returns to the Mario Kart series as an unlockable character in Mario Kart Wii. Toadette becomes playable once the driver has raced all thirty-two courses in Time Trials. It is stated in the guide for Mario Kart Wii that Toadette was excited after getting permission from Peach to race and even stated that she is Toad's sister, though this is unconfirmed. Toadette is a small-sized racer, and she is able to use all the small-sized karts and bikes, each one being recolored white and magenta to match her personal style. Toadette is the only lightweight to have an off-road bonus. She also has a minor speed bonus, which is rivaled by that of Rosalina and Baby Peach.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Toadette appears whenever Mario discovers a Hammer or a new pair of Boots. Toadette hosts a tutorial session with Mario and explains how to use the new ability, and whenever Mario uses a new item on the first try correctly, she blushes. During her last tutorial with Mario, Toadette runs off crying knowing she will not see him for the rest of the adventure. After Punio returns to Boggly Woods, Toadette leaves a message on the notice board in Rogueport wondering where he has gone. If Mario attempts to fix the Happy Lucky Lottery and is caught, Lucky mentions that he had to tell Toadette she would not be able to play. He also claims that this caused her to "burst into tears."
Mario Party series
Toadette has become a recurring character in the Mario Party series and debuts as playable in Mario Party 6. In Mario Party 6, Toadette is unlocked by paying the Star Bank thirty Stars. Toadette appears as a co-host in Mario Party Advance rather than playable. She hosts Party Land along Toad and is the only host of Challenge Land. She also hosts Duel Dash. Toadette returns playable in Mario Party 7. Unlike the precedent, Mario Party 6, she does not need to be unlocked. In this game, Toad is her default partner and they share the same special orb, the Triple 'Shroom Orb, which allows her and Toad to roll two dice blocks for three turns. Toadette once again is a default playable character in Mario Party 8.
Though not a playable participant, Toadette appears as one of the Board Hosts in Mario Party DS with her own board, Toadette's Music Room. Toadsworth is going to conduct her music recital, but Hammer Bro. ruins their plans by trashing Toadette's Music Room and breaking many of her instruments. Toadette has to enlist the help of Mario and the gang to counter the threat and to expel Hammer Bro. She also keeps the music stand from her would-be recital in her room afterward, along with two mysterious Metronomes that only Toadsworth knows the secrets of. Toadette also appears as a target in the minigame Hot Shots where thirty points are deducted if hit. Mario Party DS also states that after Peach heard Toadette played an inspiring music piece, she gave her a set of trumpets. Peach was touched when she discovered how happy Toadette was to receive them.
Mario Baseball series
Mario Superstar Baseball
Mario Superstar Baseball is Toadette's first sports appearance as playable (aside from Mario Kart). Toadette is a speed character who starts on Peach's team in Challenge Mode. Toadette ties with Yoshi as the fastest character in the game, and she also happens to be the only sub-character with two special abilities: "Sliding Catch" and "Wall Jump". Toadette must be unlocked by completing Challenge Mode as Peach's team. She has good chemistry with Peach, the Toads, and Toadsworth.
Mario Super Sluggers
Toadette makes another playable appearance in Mario Super Sluggers, where she is available from the start. In Challenge Mode, she is part of Peach's team, the Peach Monarchs. Like in the first game, she is a speed character. She has Enlarge for an ability, which she grows and hits third or home base player if she succeeds in a close-play. She has good chemistry with Princess Peach, the Toads, Toadsworth, the Nokis, and strangely enough, Birdo. She has bad chemistry with Paragoomba.
Players can recruit her by visiting Peach Ice Garden. The only requirement of recruiting her in the team is to fix the pattern of the hedge, which is the shape of a Mushroom. After players have flipped, rotated, and switched the pattern blocks, the hedge gets completed and a three-way path shows up, which enables players to advance. Toadette then insists to join the team, saying, "You need me! I won't take no for an answer!", also implying her insistent and stubborn personality. Toadette also shows concern about Peach's flowers since something is blocking them from growing.
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix
During the events of Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, Toadette opens a hotel by the sea in World 2-1. However, because of the chaos caused by the removal of the Music Keys from Truffle Towers, her hotel becomes twisted like a corkscrew. Mario/Luigi arrives and Toadette yells at him for turning her hotel into a corkscrew. By the request of Toadette, Mario/Luigi and Toad, with Toadette and the guests, uses the power of dancing to return her hotel to its original shape.
Yakuman DS
Toadette appeared as a default opponent in the Japan-exclusive game, Yakuman DS. Despite her playable roles in many other multiplayer games she appears in, she appears only as an opponent.
Appearance
Toadette is portrayed wearing a pink dress-shirt with a thin white line near the bottom (except in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, where her dress-shirt is colored orange with no design). Layered on top of the dress is a bright red vest with a light gold trim. Underneath she wears white bottoms and brown, padded booties.
Toadette has the same body and facial structure as other Toads; she has the same round head and skin tone most other members of her species share. Her eyes are small, dark, and oval-shaped. Like most Toads, she has the appearance of a child, even in terms of her voice.
Toadette has a pink cap with white spots, which is close to a simple color swap of a male Toad's cap colors. She has a unique set of pink plaits that match the design of her Toad cap; they flow freely and tend to bounce around when she is in the middle of any activities.
Personality and Traits
Toadette is generally a happy and upbeat girl. She is portrayed as being a nice, sensitive person, and she enjoys being with others; she has similar personality traits to Toad. However it is shown she can get childish very easily.
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, she states that she likes animals, and that she is saddened when Punio stops visiting the sewers. Also, if players change the time on their GameCube's clock, Lucky, who runs the Rogueport lottery, mentions that the lottery numbers are messed up because someone has changed the clock, and when he tells this to Toadette, she "cried her little eyes out", showing that at times she can be very emotional. This is also supported when, at the conclusion of the last tutorial session with Mario, Toadette runs off crying knowing she will not see him for the rest of his adventure. In Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, it is shown that she can be quite pushy, forcing Mario and Toad to fix her hotel even though they are in a hurry to find the Music Keys. Mario Super Sluggers also has shown that Toadette is insistent and stubborn, as she claims that fellow teammates need her and that she does not take no for an answer.
Mario Party DS indicates that she is interested in music and musical instruments, even to the point of going to play in a recital. Toadette stays up late practicing a wide array of instruments ranging from trumpets, to violins, to even a small silver hand bell.
Relationship with Other Characters
Mario
- Main article: Mario
Toadette and Mario are friends. Toadette often helps, assists, or provides activities to him (such as the Duel Challange in Mario Party Advance). It is hinted in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door that she may have a crush on him, as she blushes every time she compliments him and cries when leaving after showing him the last weapon, the Ultra Hammer. Also, she speaks to him with hearts in many of the speech bubbles. When leaving, she indicates a concern for his safety. She also tells him to rescue Princess Peach, which may mean that she has realized that she and Mario could never be because he belongs with Peach.
Toad
- Main article: Toad
As mentioned earlier, much of the background in relation to Toad and Toadette is still unclear at this time. In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Toadette is introduced as Toad's partner, which has been continued throughout the spin-off games. The official guide from Prima for Mario Kart Wii describes the two as being siblings. Their team name in Mario Party 6 indicates that, being the only two playable Toads, they are good friends. Regardless, the two are on good terms, including sharing good chemistry in the baseball games. It is revealed in Mario Party DS that Toad built her a special table (for her music recital) which was later given to her by Peach.
Official Profiles and Statistics
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
- Partner: Toad
- Kart: Toadette Kart
- Special Item: Golden Mushroom
- Bio: "If you feel the need for speed, choose Toadette for your kart, and hold on tight. Unlock her by finishing the 100cc Special Cup with a 1st place win."
Mario Superstar Baseball
- Type: Speed
- Starting Team Captain: Princess Peach
- Status: Player
- Stats:
- Batting: 2/10
- Pitching: 3/10
- Fielding: 5/10
- Running: 9/10
- Player Profile:
- Strong Point: Running
- Special Talents: Sliding Catch, Wall Jump
- Compatible Relationships: Peach, Toad, Toadsworth
- Bio: "A cute Toad girl with plaited locks. Though her profile is relatively unknown, she is definitely a cheery, upbeat girl who's full of energy. Taking advantage of her fast legs and light weight, Toadette can make a lot of plays look completely routine."
Star Missions
- Smack a hit!
- Strike 'em out!
- Make a big play!
- Win with a shutout!
- Win MVP!
- Hit a block with a ball!
Mario Party 8
- First Appearance: Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
- Bio: Toadette pulled up to the starting line for the first time in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, but now she is a regular fixture in the gang's adventures. Toadette has every intention of taking home that year's supply of candy.
- Website Bio: She's pretty in pink and spunky enough to show she has what it takes to be a superstar.
- Team Names:
- Mario: Marionettes
- Luigi: Cha-Cha Chasers
- Peach: High-Flair Pair
- Daisy: Perfumed Shroomy
- Toad: Zoomin' Shrooms
- Yoshi: Flutter Friends
- Wario: Double Agents
- Waluigi: Half-Pranky Duo
- Birdo: Pink Powerhouse
- Boo: Boo Duet
- Dry Bones: Double Trouble
- Hammer Bro.: Smash Success
- Blooper: Double Trouble
Mario Kart Wii
- Class: Small
- Stats:
- Acceleration:***/***
- Top Speed:*/***
- Off-Road:***/***
- Actual Bonuses
- Speed: +1
- Off-Road: +2
- Site Bio: "She might have more than a little in common with Toad, but don't think she won't slam him with a Red Shell if she gets half a chance!"
- Guide Bio: "Toad's sister has been granted permission to play from Princess Peach. She's so excited!"
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Trophy Information
| # | Name | Image | Appearance(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Toadette | GCN Mario Kart: Double Dash!! |
"A girl who's adored as a star among the Toads. She looks much like other Toads, but her pink head and mushroom-themed accessories lend her an undeniable charm. She first appeared as a hidden character in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! With the Golden Mushroom, she could perform consecutive boosts to pull ahead of the field." |
Sticker Information
| Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toad & Toadette | File:Toadtoadette.jpg | Mario Party 7 | [Head] - Attack +16 Usable by: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser |
| Toadette | 
|
Mario Party 6 | [Magic] - Attack +7 Usable by: Peach, Zelda |
Mario Super Sluggers
- Team: Peach Monarchs
- Stats:
- Pitch: 5/10
- Bat: 3/10
- Field: 4/10
- Run: 8/10
- Abilities:
- Fielding: Enlarge
- Player Chemistry:
- Good Chemistry: Peach, Birdo, Toad, Toadsworth, Noki
- Bad Chemistry: Paragoomba
- Bio: "A steal machine with speed to spare."
- Collectible Card Bio: "After first joining Princess Peach, Toad and the gang for kart racing, Toadette now brings her patented slow pitch to the baseball field. She may not be much of a power hitter, but she sure can fly when she's running the bases."
Gallery
Trivia
- Both Toadette and Toad have a brief cameo appearance in the opening for Mario Power Tennis as a team competing in the tournament, as shown on the scoreboard.
- In the opening of Super Mario Galaxy, Toadette is seen from behind along with Toad, and other Mushroom folks sitting around a Grand Star.
- Also, in the opening, it is seen that there are two Toadettes. This has yet to be explained.
- In Mario Super Sluggers, Toadette has the same stats as Baby Mario, and to a greater extent, even the same ability; Enlarge. Also, they are both right-handed batters and fielders.
- Oddly, in Mario Super Sluggers, Piantas only have neutral chemistry with Toadette, even though their chemistry is good with the Toads and Toadsworth. On the flipside, Toadette is the only member of the Toad species to have positive chemistry with the Nokis.
- Additionally, Toadette is the only member of the Toad species who does not show positive chemistry with Baby Peach; Toadette's chemistry with her is neutral.
- Characters
- Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
- Toads
- Allies
- Playable Characters
- Unlockables
- Mario Superstar Baseball Characters
- Mario Party Characters
- Mentors
- Mario Kart Wii
- Super Smash Bros. Stickers
- Mario Kart Series Playable Characters
- Mario Super Sluggers Playable Characters
- Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Characters
- Mario Party Advance
- Mario Party DS
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Mario Kart Wii Trading Cards
- Mario Party 8
- Mario Party 7
- Mario Party 6
- Mario Superstar Baseball
- Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix
- Mario Kart Wii Characters
