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'''Toad''' (Japanese: キノピオ, ''Kinopio'') is [[Princess Peach]]'s attendant and a long time protector of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. He is actually a singular character among an entire species of look-alikes (much like the [[Yoshi]] is to the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi species]]). He usually has the role of a supporting character who tries to help [[Mario]] on his adventures; however, he is occasionally a playable character and a main protagonist at times as well. Despite being reliant on Mario and the other heroes on times of disaster, Toad has made his own fair share of heroic acts such as in his starring role in ''[[Wario's Woods]]'' where he saves the Mushroom Kingdom from [[Wario|Wario's]] antagonistic rule, and his status as one of four hero characters in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]].'' He once made many appearances in the mainstream [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' games]], but has lately been reduced to being a playable character in the ''Mario'' spin-off titles and host of the [[Toad House]]s, while [[Toadsworth]] has taken over many of his roles as Peach's steward.

 

====''Super Mario Bros.''====

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Fortunately, Toad and the rest of the Mushroom Retainers are rescued by the Mario Bros. as they journey across the Kingdom to save Princess Toadstool and put an end to Bowser's control. Like all of the other Mushroom Retainers, Toad says the infamous line "Thank you Mario! But our princess is in another castle!" to either [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] once they have rescued him from the [[False Bowser]] that kept him captive.

 

====''Piranha-Round Sue''====

[[File:SMB Sue1.jpg|thumb|right|140px|Toad and Mario leaving to retrieve the magic wand to reverse the effects of the curse over King Toadstool. In this scene, Toad is telling Mario of his plan of how the two can obtain the wand safely.]]

In the issue ''[[Piranha-Round Sue]]'' of the ''Nintendo Comic System'', Toad plays an active role as Mario's sidekick in the story. Toad is first seen with Mario rushing into [[King Toadstool]]'s chambers while claiming that the [[Piranha Plant]]s were rebelling against the Kingdom. However, the two soon learn that the King had been turned into a chameleon like creature, and that a wand was required to turn him back to his original form. The King reveals that the wand was located somewhere within the piranha plant headquarters, and as such he gives Toad and Mario the task of retrieving it. The King gives Mario the special item known as the ''Green Gecko Gem'' for protection against the piranha plants (the gem casts a force field around whoever holds it).

 

====''Koopa's Believe It or Else!''====

Toad makes a cameo in the ''Nintendo Comic System'' issue ''[[Koopa's Believe It or Else!]]'' where he is seen holding [[Mario's Cap]] full of stuffing while the Mario Bros. in the background. Bowser’s reasoning for this message was that of making a claim that in the Mushroom Kingdom, stuffed plumber's caps were a favourite meal in relation to how stuffed mushroom caps are a great delicacy in Brooklyn (where Mario and Luigi came from).

 

====''The Kingdom Enquirer''====

[[File:TKEscene1.jpg|thumb|left|145px|Toad messily opening up his package from the reporter institution he graduated from.]]

[[File:TKEscene2.jpg|thumb|right|Wooster ridiculing Toad as he gets excited over his new reporter gear.]]

 

====Süße Weihnachten====

[[File:SüßeWeihnachtenScene.png|thumb|200px|right|Dr. Mario along with Dr. Toad and Nurse Toadstool prescribing an ill Bowser his medicine in ''Süße Weihnachten''.]]

In the comic strip ''[[Süße Weihnachten]]'', Toad plays the role of a doctor. He is first seen when he spots Bowser falling to the ground in pain after obtaining a stomache. Upon seeing him in pain, Toad swiftly runs to [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] and tells him of the issue. As Bowser is brought into Dr. Mario's cabin, Dr. Mario checks Bowser's condition along with the help of Dr. Toad and [[Nurse Toadstool]]. After the diagnosis, Dr. Mario, Dr. Toad, and Nurse Toadstool prescribe Bowser "a bitter pill every hour instead of marzipan" in order for him to get better.

 

====Ostern im Schwammerlland====

In "[[Ostern im Schwammerlland]]", Toad had a picnic together with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach. Eventually, the group finds a [[Yoshi Egg]] which soon hatches into their new friend Yoshi.

 

====Super Mario Klemp-Won-Do: Muskeln sind nicht alles!====

Toad makes a small, yet notable cameo in ''[[Super Mario Klemp-Won-Do: Muskeln sind nicht alles!]]''. He appears in the scene before Mario faces off against Blanka by supporting him and brining him some [[bananas]]. The bananas proved to be the source of Mario's victory as he effectively uses the peels to make Blanka slip out of the boxing ring.

 

====Super Mario: Die Bescherung====

[[File:Super MarioDie BescherungToadYoshi.png|thumb|left|220px|Toad and Yoshi opening the door in ''Super Mario: Die Bescherung''.]]

In the comic ''[[Super Mario: Die Bescherung]]'', Toad appears as one of the guests that Mario, Luigi, and Princess Toadstool had invited over for their Christmas party. The other guests invited for the party included Yoshi, [[Link]], [[Pit]], and [[Mega Man]].During the party, Toad can be seen to be enjoying himself while having a conversation with Pit and Mega Man.

 

====Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland====

[[File:Wunderland.jpg|thumb|right|Toad accompanying Mario (in female attire) to the wizard's castle in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic, "Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland".]]

Toad also makes an appearance in the comic "[[Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland]]" where he was the first person for Mario to meet when he arrives in [[Wunderland]] (in fact, Mario had landed on top of Toad upon arriving). Mario's appearance had drastically changed however, appearing much like a girl upon arriving in Wunderland and he asks Toad for help so that he could get back home. Toad tells Mario that he was on his way to visit the [[crab (wizard)|wizard]] to ask him to grant his own wish (which was to become larger in size) and Toad happily invites Mario to follow him to the wizard's castle so that the wizard could grant his wish to go back home.

 

====Warios Weihnachtsmärchen====

[[File:GhostofPast.jpg|thumb|left|120px|The Ghost of Past from "Warios Weihnachtsmärchen".]]

While Toad himself doesn't make an actual appearance in the comic "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]", The [[Ghosts of Christmas#Ghost of Past|Ghost of Past]] (who shows Wario about his past life) strongly resembles Toad. The Ghost of the Past was the first of the ghosts to appear before Wario and he showed his early life as a infant all the way till he was almost an adult. In all of these sequences, he reveals that the reason why Wario had a grudge against Mario was because Mario beat him in everything from building sand castles as children to impressing Princess Peach during their school years.

 

====Mario in Mariozilla====

Toad makes a small appearance in the comic "[[Mario in Mariozilla]]" in the introduction. He is first seen alongside Mario and Yoshi where the three heroes were seen looking for Easter Eggs in Mario's garden. However, their search is interrupted when [[Kamek]] and several [[Toady|Toadies]] arrive and put a spell on Mario to shrink him to a miniature size. However, the spell backfires and instead Mario grows to an enormous size. Upon seeing his gigantic friend, Toad fearfully asks if Mario had became evil which the plumber accidentally responds by taking a step foward causing Toad, Yoshi, and Kamek's group to flee in fear.

 

 

===''Super Mario-Kun''===

[[File:Super Mario-Kun 44.jpg|thumb|left|135px|Toad on the cover of the forty-fourth issue of ''Super Mario-Kun'' (featuring ''Super Mario 3D Land'').]]

Toad makes an appearance in the Japanese exclusive manga series ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'' as a prominent recurring character throughout its numerous installments. Within the story line, Toad serves as the head or captain of the Toad guards at Princess Peach's Castle and is often seen to be very protective of her. However, in spite of Toad's different attempts at protecting her during the various issues, Peach still manages to get kidnapped by Bowser frequently due to the certain small flaws in the plans that Toad and the other guards create while guarding Peach. As a result, Toad is often seen as a character featuring of comedic relief within the manga series (especially in the scenes featuring the antics of him and the other guards).

 

===''Mario Teaches Typing''===

Toad makes a small appearance in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' by appearing on the title screen alongside Luigi, Princess Peach, and Mario. The artwork used to depict him (as well as Luigi and Peach) is taken from the official group artwork of the three from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.

 

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===

[[File:180px-Toad SMRPG-1-.png|200px|thumb|left|Toad's artwork for ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.]]

In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Toad is an adviser to the [[Chancellor]] of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. He appears throughout the game to offer Mario tutorials on how to accomplish certain tasks.

 

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===

[[File:SSBB Peach Toad.png|thumb|left|175px|Peach using Toad in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.]]

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', [[smashwiki:Toad|Toad]] appears as Princess Peach's helper and standard special move. He can be pulled out of nowhere and used as a shield. One of Peach's trophies says not to worry about him, as it is his job to protect her. If [[Kirby]] [[Kirby#Inhale|inhales]] Princess Peach, then he too can use Toad. He also has a trophy in his likeness. In the sequel ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Toad is once again a protector of Princess Peach, used as her standard Special move. Toad (in Brawl only) is able to release spores which damage the enemy after being used enough times as a shield. This is the second time Toad has ever displayed this ability throughout his existence (Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 was the first while the future game Mario Sports Mix further explored this ability). Toad is once again given a collectible trophy in the game and also has three obtainable stickers. While he isn't a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Toad is technically playable in the unlockable [[Masterpiece]] ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' if the player chooses to make the default playable Princess Peach lose all her lives in the game.

 

====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====

{{Quote|No sign of the Princess! No! No! NOOOOOOOO! That awful monster...|Toad|Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time}}

[[File:MLPPTtoad.png|thumb|left|The scene of where Toad along with the Mario Bros., [[Professor E. Gadd]], [[Toadsworth]], and another [[Toad (species)|Toad]] are awaiting anxiously for the Princess' return.]]

 

===''Super Paper Mario''===

[[File:SuperPaperToad.png|thumb|right|Toad's paper form in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''.]]

Toad makes a very small appearance in the beginning of ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Mario and Luigi, bored and looking for adventure one lazy morning, decide to visit [[Princess Peach]]. However, on their way out the door they are stopped by Toad, who had rushed to [[Mario's Pad|Mario's House]] to inform them that Princess Peach has been kidnapped and [[Princess Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] has been raided, thus starting the Bros.' adventure to [[Bowser's Castle]] and later to save all worlds from [[The Void]]. As the Mario Bros. leave on their journey, Toad can be seen wishing the two brothers good luck on their adventure and stating that the entire Mushroom Kingdom is depending on the two to saving Peach.

Additionally, there has been more than one Toad that wore a blue vest and a mushroom cap with red spots, such as the ones in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''.

 

===Physical Appearance===

[[File:Toad2SMB.jpg|thumb|left|140px|Toad's original appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.''.]]

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*Kelsey Hutchinson - ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''

*[[Samantha Kelly]] - ([[2007]] - present)

 

==Quotes==

*''"You blew that one, Koopa Stoopa!"'' - "[[Pirates of Koopa]]"

*''"Some Mushroom Retainer I turned out to be... I was so close! I couldn't save her..."'' - "[[The Trojan Koopa]]"

 

==Names in Other Languages==

|Jap=キノピオ

|JapR=Kinopio

 

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