Paperize

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Mario using the Paperize ability in a jungle.
An area has just been paperized. Mario can then paste a Sticker from the album somewhere on the scene. In this case, Mario places a door to access a secret area.
“How's that? Mind blown? Yeah. Time's stopped, and the world's become as flat as a piece of paper. That's what I call "paperization"!”
Kersti, Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Paperize (known as paperise in Europe and Australia and also called paperization or paperisation) is one of Kersti's abilities in Paper Mario: Sticker Star. The player has to press Y Button to use it. At the start of the maneuver, Kersti projects a blue afterimage of a crown. Then she stops time and flattens the visible area on-screen, turning it into a picture. Mario and Kersti, however, float over the "picture", and Mario can choose stickers or scraps from his album to paste onto the scene. The item must be positioned, and after pasting it, Mario must smooth it out. He can then return to the newly altered scene. This ability is used extensively in the game to solve puzzles. Areas that can be affected by placing items show a faint box where a sticker can be placed or a purple void where a scrap is able to be placed, although the boxes only appear while the area is Paperized. Tree stumps with a red ring and pink flowers often indicate the presence of faint boxes in the area, although this is not a strict rule. If a faint box is not mostly but not completely on screen when Paperize is used, the screen may scroll slightly to get the box completely in frame. The same can happen for voids, but the game can scroll the screen more significantly if the void is only partially on the screen.

When placing a small sticker in a faint box with pink dotted lines, the box will turn into a fully visible ? Block. Hitting these blocks can yield either a completely different sticker or an upgraded sticker, making the paperize ability useful for getting better stickers or stickers that Mario does not have yet. With certain stickers, there is a chance to get a block that yields three stickers instead of one.

Mario can attempt to place stickers or scraps into locations without a void or a box, place a sticker into a box that is too small for it, or place a scrap into a void where it does not fit. In such instances the Paperization process will be canceled automatically and the scrap or sticker will be returned to Mario. If Mario places a Sticker into a box where the sticker would have no effect, the Paperization is completed but the sticker turns gray, peels off of the location, and is irretrievable.

The ability can also be used to remove or replace objects in the environment, like the fountain in Decalburg. When an area with a removable object is paperized, objects that can be removed have a peeling corner. Similarly to voids, the game can shift the screen to get these objects fully in frame. Mario can move to the peeling object and pull it out of the picture, and thus, the area. Objects that have been removed by Mario are saved in his sticker album as scraps, and a purple void is left where the object originally was. He can then paste the object where it originally was or into a different void with the same shape, although scraps that must be placed into a different area to progress are unable to be put back into their original location. Some objects rotate or flip over as they are placed in the album, and this change can affect the object after it is returned to its place. After a scrap is placed where it belongs, the object is unable to be peeled off again.

Kamek and Bowser Jr. are capable of Paperizing as well, and use it to inconvenience Mario by removing objects that he needs to utilize to proceed. Oddly, when these characters Paperize, an afterimage of a blue crown also appears.

Mario can also use this power to retrieve Luigi from certain locations throughout the game, which is treated like other removable objects in the game except that Luigi does not peel and he runs off of the screen after being pulled out of the picture instead of being put into the album. He also does not leave a void behind.

While Mario is traversing the Warm Fuzzy Plains, he encounters Bowser Jr. To impede Mario's progress, Bowser Jr. turns a nearby bridge into a scrap and throws it onto a high ledge that Mario cannot reach. With no way forward, Mario is forced to turn back. After enlisting the help of a few Toads, Mario retrieves the bridge; however, he needs to find a way to put it back where it was. Kersti then appears, suggesting Mario use the paperize ability. Mario pastes the bridge back where it belongs, and continues on his way. This is the first time the ability is used.

As stated before, the ability is later used extensively in the game as a means to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. This ability could possibly be a form of breaking the fourth wall, as the area paperized is invariably the exact image seen on the Nintendo 3DS itself.

This ability cannot be used while Mario is separated from Kersti in Rustle Burrow and Rumble Volcano.

There are 155 spots where Paperize can be used and Decal Channel, Shaved Ice Cave and Bowser's Sky Castle are the only locations where Mario can never paperize.

Paperization spot locations

Warm Fuzzy Plains

Warm Fuzzy Plains – 4 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 3 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Wooden Bridge
In the second scene, in the middle of the lower part. Automatically started after collecting the Wooden Bridge scrap and going close to the spot. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Warm Fuzzy Plains of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker Same scene, in the east, above the stump. Second paperization spot in Warm Fuzzy Plains of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the third scene, above the circle of flower that can be bloomed by using a hammer that can be found in the lower part in the west. Third paperization spot in Warm Fuzzy Plains of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
Same scene, in the middle of the lower part, on the wall. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Warm Fuzzy Plains of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Decalburg

Decalburg – 1 Scrap Paperization
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Decalburg Fountain
In the third scene, in the middle. Paperize is used two times: first to free Sticker Museum curator, second to put the fountain back. Available only after learning Paperization in Warm Fuzzy Plains. Only paperization spot in Decalburg of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Bouquet Gardens

Bouquet Gardens – 6 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Random 1x1 Sticker In the fourth scene, found above the right circle of flowers that can be bloomed by hammering. First paperization spot in Bouquet Gardens of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the fifth scene, found above the circle of flowers that can be bloomed by hammering. Second paperization spot in Bouquet Gardens of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Any combination of 3 Flower stickers In the third scene, after getting enough flower stickers. Using any combination of 3 flower stickers causes the garden to bloom, rewarding Mario with 2 of every sticker used. When garden blooms for the first time, Toad next to it is overjoyed and gives Mario a HP-Up Heart. Third, fourth and fifth paperization spots in Bouquet Gardens of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the seventh scene, in the middle of the lower part on the wall. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Bouquet Gardens of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Water's Edge Way

Water's Edge Way – 3 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 2 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Random 1x1 Sticker In the third scene, above the flower found under the bridge. First paperization spot in Water's Edge Way of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Comet Piece
In the second scene, in the northeast. Available only after getting the Comet Piece scrap in the fifth scene (the underground one). Required to progress. Second paperization spot in Water's Edge Way of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the fifth scene, in the east part on the wall. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Water's Edge Way of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Hither Thither Hill

Hither Thither Hill – 4 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 3 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
The Fan Sticker
Fan
In the first outdoor scene, above the stump left of the windmill. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Hither Thither Hill of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the second outdoor scene, in the lower part, above the circle of flowers that can be bloomed by hammering. Second paperization spot in Hither Thither Hill of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Green Warp Pipe
In the second underground scene, near the entrance warp pipe in the west. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in Hither Thither Hill of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the third outdoor scene, on the wall of the upper part. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Hither Thither Hill of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Whammino Mountain

Whammino Mountain – 3 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 2 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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White Gate
In the third scene, in the middle of the lower part. Available only after getting the White Gate scrap from the second scene (which in turn is only available after knocking down the tree in the fourth scene, causing a chain reaction). Required to progress. First paperization spot in Whammino Mountain of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker Same scene, above the right flower found in the upper part. Second paperization spot in Whammino Mountain of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the undeground scene connecting first and fourth scene via warp pipes, in the middle, on the wall. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Whammino Mountain of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Goomba Fortress

Goomba Fortress – 6 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 4 Stickers, 1 Luigi sighting)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
2 Random 1x1 Stickers In the east scene. After activating the fans in the background by stepping on the bridge, Mario can use Paperization to stuck two 1x1 stickers to temporarily stop them, so he can reach the exit. Required to progress. First two paperization spots in Goomba Fortress of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Block Switch
In the northwest scene, in the middle. Paperize is used two times: first to take out the Block Switch scrap to make it turn in the right direction, second to put it back. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in Goomba Fortress of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi's still sprite from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi
In the west scene, seen in the background in the northeast. Fourth paperization spot in Goomba Fortress of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the tower scene, in the middle of the lowest part. Fifth paperization spot in Goomba Fortress of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the east scene, in the middle of the lower part. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Goomba Fortress of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Drybake Desert

Drybake Desert – 12 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Any 1x1 Jump +any 1x1x Hammer+any 1x1 Mushroom (but Poison Mushroom)+Poison Mushroom+any Spike Helmet+any Flower In the first scene, the exit. Combination of 6 1x1 stickers is required to open the door. Required to progress. Those stickers include: Any jump, any hammer, any mushroom (but the Poison Mushroom), Poison Mushroom, any Spike Helmet and any Flower. First six paperization spots in Drybake Desert of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the third scene, after reaching the highest point of the scene. Seventh paperization spot in Drybake Desert of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker Same scene, near the exit, behind some flat rocks. Eighth paperization spot in Drybake Desert of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the fifth scene, near the exit between two Brick Blocks. Ninth paperization spot in Drybake Desert of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the underground scene, near the upper ? Block. Together with two Hidden Blocks right of it, it acts as platforms to reach said ? Block. Tenth paperization spot in Drybake Desert of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the sixth scene (pyramid one), near the Comet Piece, to the right. Eleventh paperization spot in Drybake Desert of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
Same scene, at the back side of the pyramid. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Drybake Desert of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Yoshi Sphinx

Yoshi Sphinx – 3 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Random 1x1 Sticker In the first scene, in the north, above the flower. First paperization spot in Yoshi Sphinx of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the scene reached by a north opening in the third sphinx scene, at the top, under the ? Block. Second paperization spot in Yoshi Sphinx of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the second scene, at the left side of the sphinx. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Yoshi Sphinx of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Sandshifter Ruins

Sandshifter Ruins – 2 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Random 1x1 Sticker At the bottom of the main scene by going right->right->left->left (only during the subsequent visits) and going through the door is a scene with multiple sarcophagi. Between two hidden blocks. Together with them, these three blocks act as platforms to reach a ? Block above the spikes. First paperization spot in Sandshifter Ruins of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the scene reached by a door by going right->right->right from the top of the main scene, on the wall after entering. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Sandshifter Ruins of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Surfshine Harbor

Surfshine Harbor – 4 Paperizations (2 Scraps, 2 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Warehouse Door
In the first scene, in the end of the warehouse. Paperize is used twice here: first to remove the door and to turn it the right way, second to put it back. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Surfshine Harbor of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Lightbulb
In the basement of the middle warehouse. Required to progress. Second paperization spot in Surfshine Harbor of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
The Scissors Sticker
Scissors
In the back of the second scene, reached by going between the crates. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in Surfshine Harbor of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Ship's Wheel
Inside the ship. Required to progress. Last paperization spot in Surfshine Harbor of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Damp Oasis

Damp Oasis – 3 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
The Vacuum Sticker
Vacuum
Left of the entrance to the second scene. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Damp Oasis of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
The Faucet Sticker from Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Faucet
In the northwest of the second scene. Required to progress. Second paperization spot in Damp Oasis of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the first scene, after going left from the entrance, on the wall. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Damp Oasis of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Drybake Stadium

Drybake Stadium – 15 Paperizations (5 Scraps, 9 Stickers, 1 Luigi sighting)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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3 Tablet Pieces
In the first scene, at the top. Required to progress. First three paperization spots in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Any 1x1 Jump+any 1x1 Hammer On the exit of the first floor. To open it, any 1x1 Jump and 1x1 Hammer stickers need to be paperized here. Required to progress. Fourth and fifth paperization spots in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Stone Entry
At the end of the second floor. Required to progress. Sixth paperization spot in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker On the third floor, between the two broken pillars. Acts as a platform to reach the second pillar with Line Jump sticker on it. Seventh paperization spot in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Any 1x1 Hammer+any Spike Helmet+any 1x1 Jump On the exit of the third floor. To open it, any 1x1 Jump, Spike Helmet and 1x1 Hammer stickers need to be paperized here. Required to progress. Eighth, ninth and tenth paperization spots in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi's still sprite from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi
In the outside area reached by a second exit on the fourth floor, on the right end, in the window. Eleventh paperization spot in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Tower's Outer Wall
In the outside are reached by a third exit on the fourth floor, at the end. Paperize is used twice here: first to remove the door and to turn it the right way, second to put it back. Required to progress. Twelfth paperization spot in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Any Flower+any POW Block On the exit of the fifth floor. To open it, any Flower and POW Block stickers need to be paperized here. Required to progress. Thirteenth and fourteenth paperization spots in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the first scene, right next to the entrance. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Drybake Stadium of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Leaflitter Path

Leaflitter Path – 3 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
The Trumpet Sticker
Trumpet
In the second scene, on the stump with partially eaten fruit bush. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Leaflitter Path of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the fifth scene, in the middle between Recovery Block and Save Block and above circle of flower that can be bloomed by hammering. Second paperization spot in Leaflitter Path of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the fourth scene, in the middle, after the first poison lake, on the wall. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Leaflitter Path of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

The Bafflewood

The Bafflewood – 6 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Random 1x1 Sticker In the scene reached by going right from the fourth scene, above the circle of flowers that can be bloomed by hammering. First paperization spot in The Bafflewood of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
4 random 1x1 Stickers In the scene reached by going north from the fourth scene, found above the circles of flowers thac can be bloomed by hammering in front of every exit but the southwest one. Second, third, fourth and fifth paperization spots in The Bafflewood of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the scene reached by going right from the fourth scene, in the southeast. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in The Bafflewood of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Strike Lake

Strike Lake – 3 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the third scene, in the southwest. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. First paperization spot in Strike Lake of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
The Bowling Ball sticker from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Bowling Ball
In the scene north of the second scene, on the stump on the right. Required to progress. Available only after getting the Bowling Ball thing in The Bafflewood (available after the Wiggler Segment from Stump Glade runs there). Second paperization spot in Strike Lake of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the second scene, in the southeast, above the circle of flowers that can be bloomed by hammering. Available only after defeating Gooper Blooper. Last paperization spot in Strike Lake of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Loop Loop River

Loop Loop River – 2 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Random 1x1 Sticker In the west scene, in the middle, in the circle of flowers that can be bloomed by hammering. First paperization spot in Loop Loop River of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the leower middle scene, in the northeast. Available only after getting access to Outlook Point and getting Secret Door sticker from there. Last paperization spot in Loop Loop River of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Outlook Point

Outlook Point – 1 Sticker Paperization
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the shop area, in the low part. Only paperization spot in Outlook Point of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Wiggler's Tree House

Wiggler's Tree House – 4 Paperizations (3 Scraps, 1 Sticker)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
On the second floor, in the east. First paperization spot in Wiggler's Tree House of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
The Tree Stump Scrap in Loop Loop River, from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Tree Stump
At the top of the tree. Available after saving the first Wiggler Segment and taking the Tree Stump scrap from Loop Loop River. Required to progress. Second paperization spot in Wiggler's Tree House of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
The Tree Stump Scrap in Tree Branch Trail, from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Tree Stump
Same scene, available after saving the second Wiggler Segment and taking the Tree Stump scrap from Tree Branch Trail. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in Wiggler's Tree House of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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4 Wiggler Segments
Same scene, available after saving the third and fourth Wiggler Segments from The Bafflewood and Surfshine Harbor. Required to progress. Last paperization spot in Wiggler's Tree House of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Rustle Burrow

Rustle Burrow – 3 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 2 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Burrow Door
In the scene south of the third scene, at the end of the left stairs. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Rustle Burrow of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the second scene, near the end of the upper part. Second paperization spot in Rustle Burrow of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the scene north of the third scene, in the secret area to the left, above the circle of flowers that can be bloomed by hammering. Last paperization spot in Rustle Burrow of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Tree Branch Trail

Tree Branch Trail – 2 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the first scene, near the entrance. First paperization spot in Tree Branch Trail of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the second scene, in the southwest. Available only after defeating Gooper Blooper. Last paperization spot in Tree Branch Trail of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Gauntlet Pond

Gauntlet Pond – 3 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the second scene, in the middle of the lower part. First paperization spot in Gauntlet Pond of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the first scene, to the right of the entrance from the third scene. Required to progress. Second paperization spot in Gauntlet Pond of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the thid scene, in the northeast. Available only after defeating Gooper Blooper. Last paperization spot in Gauntlet Pond of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Stump Glade

Stump Glade – 1 Sticker Paperization
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the storage room after beating Snifit or Whiffit, to the north. Only paperization spot in Stump Glade of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Holey Thicket

Holey Thicket – 2 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 1 Sticker)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Bowser Tape
In the second scene, found near the exit. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Holey Thicket of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the fourth scene, in the upper part. Last paperization spot in Holey Thicket of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Whitecap Beach

Whitecap Beach – 3 Paperizations (2 Stickers, 1 Luigi sighting)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Luigi's still sprite from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi
In the first scene, seen in the background from the dock. First paperization spot in Whitecap Beach of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the second scene, found behind the Wiggler, on the wall. Second paperization spot in Whitecap Beach of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the fourth scene, above the flower next to the entrance. Last paperization spot in Whitecap Beach of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Snow Rise

Snow Rise – 5 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 4 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Any Fire Flower or any Burnhammer In the first scene, near the exit. Using any fire based sticker melts the snow of the ice-cream like platform to reveal a Pipe in a Cave scrap. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Snow Rise of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the third scene, near the entrance, above the circle of flowers that can be bloomed after hammering. Second paperization spot in Snow Rise of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Radiator
In the second scene, near the upper right entrance. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in Snow Rise of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
Same scene, in the middle of the lower part. Fourth paperization spot in Snow Rise of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
The Pipe in a Cave Scrap from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Pipe in a Cave
In the third scene, in the southeast. Required to progress. Last paperization spot in Snow Rise of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Ice Flow

Ice Flow – 5 Sticker Paperizations
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the second scene, in the middle to the west. First paperization spot in Ice Flow of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
4 Random 1x1 Stickers In the fourth scene, in the west of the middle part. Last four paperization spots in Ice Flow of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

The Enigmansion

The Enigmansion – 9 Paperizations (7 Scraps, 2 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Mansion SafeMansion Bookcase
In the hallway, there is a safe left of the bookcase. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out the Mansion Safe scrap, later to put Mansion Bookcase scrap in its place. Required to progress. First paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
The Mansion Door scrap from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

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Mansion DoorMansion Wall
In the room after going through the door on the left of the hallway. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out the Mansion Door scrap, later to put Mansion Wall scrap in its place. Required to progress. Second paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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The Mansion Door scrap from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Mansion WallMansion Door
IIn the room left of the previous one. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out the Mansion Wall scrap, then to put Mansion Door scrap in its place. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Mansion BookcaseMansion Safe
In the room after going through the door in the middle of the hallway. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out the Mansion Bookcase scrap, then to put the Mansion Safe scrap in its place. Required to progress. Fourth paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the room with the shortcut to Decalburg, at the end of the upper part. Fifth paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Steward's PortraitMansion Door
In the first room, in the north of the second floor. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out Steward's Portrait scrap, then to put Mansion Door scrap in its place. Required to progress. Sixth paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the dining hall, above the red wilted flower. Seventh paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Steward's Portrait
There are three door in the upper part of the dining hall. This spot is found behind the middle one. Required to progress. Eighth paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Big Bookcase
In the room right of the first room, in the northeast. Required to progress. Last paperization spot in The Enigmansion of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Whiteout Valley

Whiteout Valley – 3 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 1 Sticker, 1 Luigi sighting)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the first scene, near the start of the cave. First paperization spot in Whiteout Valley of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Forebear's Portrait
Same scene, at the end of the cave. Required to progress. Second paperization spot in Whiteout Valley of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi's still sprite from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi
In the fourth scene, found sitting on the chairlift going down. Third paperization spot in Whiteout Valley of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Bowser's Snow Fort

Bowser's Snow Fort – 5 Paperizations (3 Scraps, 2 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the first scene, in the middle part, the right entrance. First paperization spot in Bowser's Snow Fort of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker In the first minecart scene, there is a number of Brick Blocks on the inaccesible rail, with a hole between them. Paperizing here causes the Shy Guy in the minecart who is only on this rail to drop Mine-Cart Rail scrap. Required to progress. Second paperization spot in Bowser's Snow Fort of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Mine-Cart Rail
Same scene, near the end. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in Bowser's Snow Fort of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Diagonal Rail
In the second minecart scene, in the middle of the lowest part. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out the scrap and turn it the right way, second to put it back. Required to progress. Fourth paperization spot in Bowser's Snow Fort of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Mine-Cart Exit
Same scene, at the very end. Required to progress. Last paperization spot in Bowser's Snow Fort of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Shy Guy Jungle

Shy Guy Jungle – 11 Paperizations (3 Scraps, 8 Stickers)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Random 1x1 Sticker In the first scene, above the circle of flowers that can be bloomed by hammering, found in the west upper part. First paperization spot in Shy Guy Jungle of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Random 1x1 Sticker Same scene, above the flower in the upper east part. Second paperization spot in Shy Guy Jungle of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Upright Vacuum or Vacuum or Goat In the fourth scene (first left scene), in the middle. Third paperization spot in Shy Guy Jungle of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
4 Random 1x1 Stickers In the fifth scene (second left scene), above the stumps. Fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh paperization spots in Shy Guy Jungle of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the seventh scene (second right scene), in the northeast. Eighth paperization spot in Shy Guy Jungle of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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3 Bridge Parts
In the third scene, north of the stairs. Required to progress. Last 3 paperization spots in Shy Guy Jungle of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Jungle Rapids

Jungle Rapids – 1 Sticker Paperization
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the first scene, in the southeast. Only paperization spot in Jungle Rapids of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Long Fall Falls

Long Fall Falls – 2 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 1 Sticker)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the second scene, after choosing to go forward at the crossing, reaching the dry land and then going to the west end. Outline for the Secret Door is then found on the wall. First paperization spot in Long Fall Falls of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Jungle Floodgate
Same scene, after choosing to go left at the crossing. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out the Jungle Floodgate scrap and turn it the right way, second to put it back. Last paperization spot in Long Fall Falls of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Chomp Ruins

Chomp Ruins – 4 Paperizations (3 Scraps, 1 Sticker)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Ruin Slope
In the first inside scene. Paperize is used twice here: first to take Ruin Slope scrap and turn it the right way, second to put it back. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Chomp Ruins of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
In the right upper part of second inside scene. Second paperization spot in Chomp Ruins of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Bomp
In the fourth inside scene, right of the Bomp. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in Chomp Ruins of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Ruin Floor
In the third inside scene, left of the entrance. Required to progress. Last paperization spot in Chomp Ruins of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Rugged Road

Rugged Road – 7 Paperizations (4 Scraps, 2 Stickers, 1 Luigi sighting)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
Any ice-based Thing Sticker In the first scene, there is a rectangle in the volcano in the background. By putting any ice-based Thing sticker there, all lava is frozen solid, creating a path forward. Required to progress. First paperization spot in Rugged Road of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Secret Door
Same scene after lava is frozen solid, on the wall after the second fozend gush of lava. Second paperization spot in Rugged Road of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Mountain HoleMountain Boulder
In the second scene, after the second lava river. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out Mountain Hole scrap, later to put Mountain Boulder in its place. Required to progress. Third paperization spot in Rugged Road of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Mountain BoulderMountain Hole
In the third scene, near the entrance of the lower part. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out Mountain Boulder scrap, then to put Mountain Hole in its place. Required to progress. Fourth paperization spot in Rugged Road of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi's still sprite from Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Luigi
In the Bubbling Waters Natural Hot Springs (area reached by jumping into the second hole in the fourth scene), found in the water. Fifth paperization spot in Rugged Road of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Cracked Boulder
In the fifth scene, in the middle of the lower part. Required to progress. Sixth paperization spot in Rugged Road of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Huge Mountain Slab
After putting in the previous scrap and then hammering the crack. Paperize is used twice here: first to flip the Huge Mountain Slab scrap, then to put it back. Doing so makes the Comet Piece collectable. Required to progress. Last paperization spot in Rugged Road of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Rumble Volcano

Rumble Volcano – 1 Sticker Paperization
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the scene left of the highest point the rising platform can take. Available only after defeating Petey Piranha and returning here. Only paperization spot in Rumble Volcano of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Gate Cliff

Gate Cliff – 1 Scrap Paperization
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Hidden Bowser Castle
After collecting five Royal Stickers and activating them in the album. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out the Hidden Bowser Castle scrap and flip it right way, second to put it back. Required to progress. Only paperization spot in Gate Cliff of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla

Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla – 2 Paperizations (1 Scrap, 1 Sticker)
Scrap/Sticker needed Location Image
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Secret Door
In the first inside scene, in the northwest. First paperization spot in Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
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Banzai Bill Cannon
In the third inside scene, in the left part. Paperize is used twice here: first to take out the Banzai Bill Cannon scrap and flip it around, second to put it back. Required to progress. Last paperization spot in Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

Statistics

This chart shows the number of spots where Mario can paperize for each location and the type of paperization, with the total amount at the bottom. Locations are listed in the order the player can use Paperize in them (with an exception of Surfshine Harbor, which can be visited any time).

Location Scraps Stickers Luigi sightings Total number of paperization spots
Warm Fuzzy Plains 1 3 0 4
Decalburg 1 0 0 1
Bouquet Gardens 0 6 0 6
Water's Edge Way 1 2 0 3
Hither Thither Hill 1 3 0 4
Whammino Mountain 1 2 0 3
Goomba Fortress 1 4 1 6
Drybake Desert 0 12 0 12
Yoshi Sphinx 0 3 0 3
Sandshifter Ruins 0 2 0 2
Surfshine Harbor 2 2 0 4
Damp Oasis 0 3 0 3
Drybake Stadium 5 9 1 15
Leaflitter Path 0 3 0 3
The Bafflewood 0 6 0 6
Strike Lake 0 3 0 3
Loop Loop River 0 2 0 2
Outlook Point 0 1 0 1
Wiggler's Tree House 3 1 0 4
Rustle Burrow 1 2 0 3
Tree Branch Trail 0 2 0 2
Gauntlet Pond 0 3 0 3
Stump Glade 0 1 0 1
Holey Thicket 1 1 0 2
Whitecap Beach 0 2 1 3
Snow Rise 1 4 0 5
Ice Flow 0 5 0 5
The Enigmansion 7 2 0 9
Whiteout Valley 1 1 1 3
Bowser's Snow Fort 3 2 0 5
Shy Guy Jungle 3 8 0 11
Jungle Rapids 0 1 0 1
Long Fall Falls 1 1 0 2
Chomp Ruins 3 1 0 4
Rugged Road 4 2 1 7
Rumble Volcano 0 1 0 1
Gate Cliff 1 0 0 1
Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla 1 1 0 2
Total 43 107 5 155

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ペパライズ[?]
Peparaizu
Paperize
Chinese 纸片变变变 (Simplified)
紙片變變變 (Traditional)
[?]

Zhǐpiàn Biànbiànbiàn
Paper Hocus-Pocus
French (NOA) Aplatir[?] Flatten
French (NOE) Papiériser
Papiérisation
[?]
Paperize
Paperization
German Papierisieren[?] Paperize
Italian Cartificazione[?] Paperization
Spanish Papelizar[?] Paperize

Profiles

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

  • North American website bio: "The world is riddled with gaping holes and secret spaces that need to be fixed with a well-placed sticker. In order to make this happen, sometimes you’ll need to stop time and turn the whole world into a flat sheet of paper—this is called ‘Paperizing’. It allows you to patch-up these problems with a well-placed sticker and continue on your adventure."

See also