Mushroom Island
| Mushroom Island | |
|---|---|
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| Toads | 3 |
- “That's definitely a Mushroom. Only one choice here... Mushroom Island.”
- —Captain T. Ode,Paper Mario: The Origami King
Mushroom Island is one of 11 accessible islands inthe Great Sea inPaper Mario: The Origami King. It is charted in territory E-4 on theSea Chart with aMushroom icon. Notably, it is betweenHeart Island andBonehead Island. While there are only threeToads to be rescued on the island, there are no Collectible Treasures to be found,Not-Bottomless Holes to repair, or? Blocks to be struck.
Layout[edit]
A small, mushroom-shaped house sits at the center of Mushroom Island. Upon closer inspection, it is discovered the house is actually encased in a large chunk of ice. To the right of the house is a blue origami fish thatMario can hammer to reveal a Toad, who claims to have swam to the island to meet up with his friend, although he does not know where he is. To the left of the house is a tree that Mario can hammer to get confetti and spawn aMagic Circle for aFire Vellumental. Using the Magic Circle,Olivia melts the ice, allowing Mario to enter the house. However, due to its back door missing a doorknob, Mario is unable to open that door.
After getting theMushroom Handle from a chest onFull Moon Island, Mario can insert it into the back door and enter the backyard, where he and Olivia findLuigi resting on a folding chair. He claims to have found the key toPeach's Castle, which turns out to be aDiamond Key. Olivia explains that it is the wrong key, which Luigi understands. He then decides to find whoever lives in the house and thank them for allowing him to rest on the island.
There is not much else in the backyard aside from a stone Toad statue and another blue origami fish, both to the left of the house. Mario can hammer the fish to reveal another Toad, who marks a spot on theSea Chart where a treasure is to be found as thanks for rescuing him. There is a slab beneath the statue that reads "Seek ye a path toparadise". To the right of the house is a flight of stairs leading down to the basement, where Mario, Luigi, and Olivia find themselves in an origami crafting room, where they see a set forOrigami Castle. Olivia reveals this room as the place where she was crafted by her brother. There is a book taped on top of a bookcase; Luigi allows Mario to use him as a spring to reach it. After Mario removes anOlly Tape from the book, which then falls to the floor, the brothers and Olivia read the book that reveals some secrets to theFold of Life, the same technique used to craft Olivia andKing Olly.
Suddenly, aMagic Circle spawns, allowing Mario to use the1,000-Fold Arms to peel off some of the back wall and remove anotherOlly Tape to free a green Toad who is theOrigami Craftsman. He explains how he used a special method to make Olly special, making him proud, strong and angry, leading him to trap the craftsman in the back wall. He reveals he had planned to use them as part of the Origami Castle, ultimately regretting his decision to use the Fold of Life. Olivia assures him they can stop Olly, inspiring Luigi to set out to find the true key. Mario and Olivia decide to travel toDiamond Island for their next clue.
Collectibles[edit]
NOTE: Items not included here: Confetti from hammering the trees and grass.
Given Item[edit]
| Item | Location | Image |
|---|---|---|
 Diamond Key | Given by Luigi after reaching the other side of the island. Required to progress. |  |
Hidden Toads[edit]
| Form | Description | Necessity | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hidden Toads | |||
 # 1 | There is a blue origami fish to the right of the house. It will unfold into a blue Toad when hammered. | Optional |  |
# 2 | In the backyard, there is another blue origami fish to the left of the house. It will unfold into another blue Toad when hammered. | Optional |  |
 # 3 | TheOrigami Craftsman is hidden in a back wall of the house's basement. Mario must reach a book atop the bookshelf with the help of Luigi, revealing a Magic Circle. Mario will then use the 1,000‑Fold Arms to peel off the wall and remove an Olly Tape to free him. | Required |  |
Only the two blue Toads return toThe Princess Peach; they are seen happily reunited and sharing a table with a crew member on the ship's bow.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キノコ島[?] Kinoko-jima | Mushroom Island | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 蘑菇岛[?] Mógū Dǎo | Mushroom Island | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 蘑菇島[?] Mógū Dǎo | Mushroom Island | |
| Dutch | Paddenstoeleneiland[?] | Mushroom Island | |
| French | Île champignon[?] | Mushroom Island | |
| German | Pilz-Eiland[?] | Mushroom Island | |
| Italian | Isola Fungo[?] | Mushroom Island | |
| Korean | 버섯 섬[?] Beoseot Seom | Mushroom Island | |
| Spanish | Isla Champiñón[?] | Mushroom Island |
