Editing Professor Toad

{{character infobox
|image=[[File:PMOK Professor Toad.png|200px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
}}
{{distinguish|Prof. Kinopio}}
{{quote|They say the sun was sacred to the folks of ancient Shroom City. And by "they," I mean "I," of course.|Professor Toad|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}

'''Professor Toad''' is a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who first appears in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. A college professor of ancient history, who also doubles as an archaeologist, he joins forces with [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] and helps them destroy the yellow [[streamer]]. He is easily distinguished from other members of his species by his brown explorer's outfit and yellow-spotted cap, mostly concealed by his pith helmet, as well as the shovel and notepad he always carries with him.

In the overworld, Professor Toad is able to decipher ancient text that is unreadable to Mario and Olivia, and use his shovel to dig up sand and dirt, sometimes revealing [[Coin|coins]] and treasures; this makes him the only partner in the game to have abilities outside of combat. In battle, Professor Toad (being the only Toad ally to possess an attack) uses Dig This, flinging coins dug from the ground and dealing 24 damage (36 if the [[Ally Tambourine]] is equipped) to enemies in a hammer or jump formation. However, sometimes no coins will be dug up, causing the attack to fail. When not doing either of these, he can ride in the [[Boot Car]], where he will share some humorous dialogue with Olivia. Professor Toad also holds the distinction of being the only partner who can rejoin and assist Mario in battle whenever he revisits the district he found him in.

==History==
===Background===
At some point prior to the events of ''The Origami King'', Professor Toad began pursuing ancient legends, most notably the legend of [[Captain T. Ode]], and the [[Scorching Sandpaper Desert]]'s Sun Altar that guarded his preserved body. While staying at the hotel in [[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Snif City]], he managed to find some clues as to how to open the Sun Altar, placing some [[Sun Incense]] on it afterwards, but due to the sun being stolen by the [[Hole Punch]], he ended up causing a desert storm and getting eaten by [[Mega Paper Macho Pokey]].

===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
When [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] arrive at the Snif City Royal Hotel, they ask the bellhop for someone who can decipher mysterious writings written around the desert. The bellhop, believing they work for Professor Toad, gives them a key to his room. There, the duo find his journal, leading them to the Sun Altar. When they get back to the room, the bellhop reveals Professor Toad was asking for an object they had on display, and gives Mario one of the objects: a Sun Incense. Mario and Olivia then head back to the Sun Altar and place the Sun Incense for worship, creating a desert storm and revealing the Paper Macho Mega Pokey that ate Professor Toad.

Eventually, Mario defeats the Mega Pokey, freeing Professor Toad. After greeting them, he reveals he can read the mysterious writings, written by the Ancient Ones, of whom he is studying. Figuring that the desert is too dangerous to trek alone, he decides to tag along with the two, insisting that they return to the hotel and examine its murals. After reading the ones in the hallway, and then the ones in the suite (provided they get the key from [[Luigi]] after winning a guessing game), the trio learns of a special ritual, and choose Olivia to lead it. They then perform it successfully and unlock the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]]. Professor Toad decides to remain in the first room for the sake of his safety.

Once Olivia has gained the [[Fire Vellumental]]'s power, she and Mario rejoin the professor, and the three set out to examine the four Toad Towers throughout the desert. After lighting the torches within each one, and also digging up some differently-shaped jewels to place in their eyes, the trio reveals an [[Earth Vellumental]] [[Magic Circle]] that Olivia uses to raise up the [[Temple of Shrooms]]. This time, Professor Toad decides to tag along, albeit still expressing his cowardice, especially when encountering the faceless Toads. After solving a series of puzzles, he stands back to let Mario defeat the [[Hole Punch]], destroy the yellow streamer, and free the sun, which automatically settles back into the sky.

With the sun back out, Professor Toad discovers that the Sun Altar has awakened, allowing the trio to access the frigid cavern hidden underneath. They find Captain T. Ode there, preserved in ice, before freeing him with the Fire Vellumental's power. Professor Toad expresses excitement at his quest now being complete, and the effects it will have on his career. However, it is here where Professor Toad parts with Mario and Olivia, stating that he feels more comfortable in the desert.

Following the removal of all five streamers and the passing of King Olly, Professor Toad reneges on his previous statement and goes to Toad Town, partaking in the Origami Festival at the end of the game. If the player looks closely on one of the mid-credits screenshots, he has returned to Shroom City.

A Collectible Treasure of Professor Toad (No. 63) can be found after the Temple of Shrooms is unearthed. Mario must go to the back of the temple and have Professor Toad dig into a glowing spot to reveal the treasure.

==Personality==
Professor Toad is a friendly character who is highly passionate about his double career as a professor and archaeologist. He is enthusiastic about uncovering the mysterious writings left behind by the Ancient Ones, and shows no hesitation in assisting Mario and Olivia on their journey, although he tends to be easily frightened and suffers from pyrophobia. As an academic, the professor is known for giving lectures; in one of his dialogues with Olivia, he expresses his preference in giving lectures over singing.

Despite this, he ponders about taking singing and dancing lessons so he, too, can perform ancient rituals. In a comical twist, the professor is shown dancing alongside Mario as part of the ritual to unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad's conversations with Olivia tend to be humorous as well, such as stating it was "dark and scary, but educational" when he was inside the Paper Macho Mega Pokey.

==Profile==
[[File:PMTOK Professor Toad Collectable Treasure.png|thumb]]
*'''Collectible Treasure No. 63:''' "''The foremost expert on the Ancient Ones, with a scholarly background in many obscure and surprising subjects.''"
{{br}}

==Deciphered texts==
Found throughout the [[Scorching Sandpaper Desert]] are ancient texts etched into the walls of various structures. These texts can be deciphered by Professor Toad, who will jot the Desert Tower and Royal Palace Mural translations down for future reference, which can be viewed at any time by pressing {{button|switch|L}}. The full list of translations are as follows:

{|class=wikitable
!Location
!colspan=2|Text
|-
!colspan=3|Ancient Slabs
|-
!Sun Altar
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''To open up a secret door,<br>offer the sun a scent adored...''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Desert Tower ◆
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''To find my [[Diamond Jewel|{{color|'''eye'''|#c0672c}}]] would be a feat...<br>Unless you look around my feet.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Desert Tower ▲
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Beneath the feet of twins entwined<br>in needles, there, the [[Triangle Jewel|{{color|'''eye'''|#c0672c}}]] you'll find!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Desert Tower ●
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Eclipse the sun above the lake...<br>A buried [[Round Jewel|{{color|'''eye'''|#c0672c}}]] is yours to take!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Desert Tower ■
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Near walls of waves, a fire's place...<br>An [[Square Jewel|{{color|'''eye'''|#c0672c}}]] is there, by earth encased!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
![[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Royal Palace]] Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''When all four Toads align their eyes,<br>a shroomy temple shall arise!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 1.jpg|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Above the desert mushrooms rise,<br>go spark a flame within their eyes.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 2.jpg|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Find six devout and gather all...<br>The [[Fire Vellumental|{{color|'''fire spirit'''|#c0672c}}]] they will call!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 3.jpg|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''To meet the [[Vellumental|{{color|'''Vellumental'''|#c0672c}}]] same...<br>The ritual is like a game...<br>The six devout will back this claim!→''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 4.jpg|200px]]
|-
![[Scorching Sandpaper Minor|Scorching Sandpaper<br>Minor]]
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''When darkness looms,<br>the desert sand entombs<br>the [[Temple of Shrooms|{{color|'''Temple of Shrooms'''|#c0672c}}]].''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
![[Temple of Shrooms]]
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''The left sign is more useful.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote><blockquote>{{color|''Thgir ngis thgir eht si!?<br>Thgir dna tfel eht htob no teg tsuj<br>rood eht nepo ot ecno ta sdnah.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Temple of Shrooms
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Personal Interment Number: 1 4 2 3''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Temple of Shrooms
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''A star lights your way...''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Temple of Shrooms
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''To wake the moon and make a run...<br>The power of ten must push as one.<br>(It's left by three above the sun.)''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!colspan=3|Shroom City Chronicle
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 1<br>—The Birth of [[King Shroomses|{{color|'''King Shroomses'''|#c0672c}}]]—<br>Life begins in the Sandpaper Desert.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 1.png|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 2<br>—Black Water and Massive Coinage—<br>Shroomses find water. Riches flow.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 2.png|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 3<br>—Shroomses Dynasty's Golden Age—<br>Sharing the wealth. Ruling rules!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 3.png|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 4<br>—The Eternal King Shroomses—<br>He rests in the [[Temple of Shrooms|{{color|'''Temple of Shrooms'''|#c0672c}}]].''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 4.png|200px]]
|-
!colspan=3|Miscellaneous
|-
![[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Shroom City]]
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Welcome to Shroom City!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Shroom City
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Royal Palace''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Shroom City
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Dig here for a surprise.<br>Maybe it's treasure.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork and Sprites===
<gallery>
PMTOK Professor Toad Sprite.png|Sprite of Professor Toad
PMTOK Professor Toad Alt Artwork.png|Alternate artwork
PMTOK Professor Toad scared.png|Professor Toad scared
PMTOK Professor Toad thinking.png|Professor Toad thinking with his arms folded
PMTOK Professor Toad cheering sprite.png|Professor Toad cheering
Professor Toad writing PMTOK sprite.png|Professor Toad writing
ProfessorToadSunDance.png|Professor Toad doing the sun dance
Professor Toad PMTOK party icon.png|Party menu icon
Professor Toad speaker icon PMTOK.png|Speaker icon for Professor Toad
NL PMTOK Wallpaper 3.jpg|Promotional wallpaper for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s [[LINE]] account
PMTOK My Nintendo wallpaper desktop.jpg|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' desktop wallpaper from [[My Nintendo]]
PMTOK My Nintendo wallpaper smartphone.jpg|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' smartphone wallpaper from My Nintendo
PMOK Partners.png|Artwork of [[Kamek]], [[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]], and Professor Toad
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
PMTOK Professor Toad.png
PMTOK Temple of Shrooms.jpg|Mario, [[Olivia]] (as the [[Earth Vellumental]]), and Professor Toad on top of the [[Temple of Shrooms]]
PMTOK Temple of Shrooms outside.jpg|Mario and Professor Toad entering the Temple of Shrooms
PMTOK Toad murals.png|Mario and Professor Toad walk past some Toad murals
PMOK Mario Sneak.png|Professor Toad hiding behind Mario as a shadow of a faceless Toad looms
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=考古学者キノピオ<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aruua/stage/ Official Japanese website for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'']. Retrieved June 25, 2020.</ref><br>''Kōkogakusha Kinopio''<br>キノピオ<ref>Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 12, 2020) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-m7nZxNCs ペーパーマリオ オリガミキング 紹介映像]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 12, 2020.</ref><br>''Kinopio''
|JapM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|Fre=Professeur Toad
|FreM=Professor Toad
|Dut=Professor Toad
|DutM=-
|Ita=Professor Toad
|ItaM=-
|ChiS=考古学家奇诺比奥<br>''Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào''<br>奇诺比奥<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01_sc.html 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 17, 2020.</ref><br>''Qínuòbǐ'ào''
|ChiSM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|ChiT=考古學家奇諾比奧<br>''Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào''<br>奇諾比奧<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01.html 《紙片瑪利歐：摺紙國王》介紹影片公開！詳細介紹瑪利歐的新冒險、同伴和戰鬥] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 13, 2020.</ref><br>''Qínuòbǐ'ào''
|ChiTM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|Kor=고고학자 키노피오
|KorR=Gogohakja Kinopio
|KorM=Archaeologist Toad
|SpaE=Profesor Toad
|SpaEM=Professor Toad
}}

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