Tadpole Pond
| Tadpole Pond | |
|---|---|
 Mario and theFrog Sage meeting at Tadpole Pond | |
| First appearance | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023) |
| Greater location | Tadpole Pond Region |
Tadpole Pond is a large pond found inSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars andits Switch remake. This is the home of theFrog Sage, as well as the home ofMallow. He watches over thetadpoles that live in the pond. The western part is also the location of the two specialshops known as the Juice Bar and the "Frog Coin" emporium. Tadpole Pond also housesMelody Bay, whereToadofsky is waiting for inspiration. Tadpole Pond features spring-like weather throughout the year, which attracts "sun worshippers" from all over the world.[1] Additionally, many "music buffs" enjoy the pond's popular steel-drum music that plays in the background, as well as the many compositions of Toadofsky.[1]
AsMario and Mallow arrive at Tadpole Pond from theMidas River, they are greeted by the Frog Sage. The Frog Sage tells Mallow that the former was not really his grandfather but that he found him as a baby and adopted him. He tells Mallow to look for his real parents. He sends Mario and Mallow toRose Town.
When Mario and his party return to Tadpole Pond after savingPrincess Peach, they find the Frog Sage depressed because of Mallow leaving. After Mario and his party cheer him up with his favorite food,Cricket Pie, the Frog Sage says he has heard of aStar Piece falling ontoStar Hill. This is the last time Mario and his party have to visit Tadpole Pond.
In the bookMario and the Incredible Rescue, Mario,Luigi, andToad go through Tadpole Pond on their journey.
Given items[edit]
There are only two items found in Tadpole Pond and both are given by Frog Sage himself:
| Item | Image | Location | Location image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Remake | |||
| Froggie Stick |  | Given by theFrog Sage after giving him theCricket Pie. | .png) | _(Switch).png) |
| 10Frog Coins |  | Given by the Frog Sage after giving him theCricket Jam. | ||
Gallery[edit]
Mario and the Frog Sage in Tadpole Pond, as seen in the Nintendo Switch remake
Mario next to thetadpoles selling items in Tadpole Pond, as seen in the Nintendo Switch remake
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ケロケロ Kerokero Ko | From「ケロケロ」(kerokero, onomatopoeia for frog's croaking) and「湖」(ko, "lake"); rendered "The Lake Kerokero" in the Shogakukan guide[2] | |
| Chinese | 呱呱湖[?] Guāguā Hú | Croak Lake | |
| Dutch | Kikkervisvijver[?] | Tadpole-Pond | |
| French | Lac aux Têtards[?] | Tadpole Lake | |
| German | Quappenquell[?] | FromKaulquappe ("tadpole") andQuell ("spring") | |
| Italian | Lago Girino[?] | Tadpole Lake | |
| Korean | 개굴개굴 호수[?] Gaegul-gaegul Hosu | Croak Lake | |
| Spanish | Estanque Renacuajo[?] | Tadpole Pond |
References[edit]
- ^abPelland, Scott, and Kent Miller (1996). Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Player's Guide. Page 30.
- ^1996.Super Mario RPG Final Edition.Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN4091025382. Page 2.
