Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch)

List of Companions | List of All Characters | Origami Character Gallery

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This is a list of all companions (all partners) that appear in Paper Mario: The Origami King for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to see all confirmed companions/partners and characters!

All Companions | All Partners

Except for Olivia and enemies, various characters will temporarily accompany Mario at different areas of the game. Here is a list of all major partners of Mario, in order of appearance.

Mario

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Can Mario be his own companion? Of course! Mario is the only playable character, outside of Ring Battles, in Paper Mario: The Origami King, and appears at the very beginning, riding along with his brother Luigi, on a Kart.

Luigi

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Mario's first companion in the game is Luigi, but Luigi will constantly leave to go on his own quests. Mario will occassionally reunite with Luigi, with Luigi providing essential information and items for the story's progress.

How to Find Luigi

Olivia

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Olivia is the only companion that stays with Mario from beginning to end. She is introduced in the Prologue, after Mario frees her from the dungeon wall. Olivia will be Mario's trusted guide and friend throughout the game. She can even learn the ability to transform herself into the Vellumentals you defeat in battle!

If you're looking for spoilers for the ending, you can find out what happens to Olivia at the end here:

What Happens to Olivia?

Bowser

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After freeing Olivia, Mario also frees a folded Bowser from the dungeon. He becomes Mario's companion for a short time in the Prologue, then gets separated from Mario and Olivia after the Streamers carry Peach's Castle away. He doesn't return to his unfolded form until Mario reaches the Origami Castle, where he helps Mario and Olivia defeat King Olly.

Origami Castle 100% Walkthrough

Bobby the Bob-omb

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Mario will meet Bobby the amnesiac Bob-omb at Autumn Mountain, and will have to save him twice at Chestnut Valley. He will become Mario and Olivia's companion, regain his memory, and save the life of someone very important!

Professor Toad

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Professor Toad becomes Mario's companion at Scorching Sandpaper Desert. He will help you did shining spots in the sand!

Scorching Sandpaper Desert 100% Walkthrough

Kamek

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Kamek becomes Mario's companion at Shangri-Spa, to find a way in and through Bowser's Castle, which has fallen on Shangri-Spa's Banquet Hall. He is also instrumental in getting through Spring of Jungle Mist and Hotfoot Crater.

Bowser Jr.

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Not long after meeting Kamek, Bowser Jr. flies in towards Shangri-Spa in a clown car. However, he is immediately cut into pieces by a giant, flying pair of scissors. Bowser Jr. sticks around with Kamek, and also becomes Mario and Olvia's companion for much of their time at Shangri-Spa. In order to use the clown car to enter Bowser's Castle, Bowser Jr. must be restored to his original form.

Brief Companions

Spike and Bone Goomba at Autumn Mountain

Brief Companions
Spike Bone Goomba

During the Can Opener objective at Autumn Mountain, a Spike and a Bone Goomba will accompany you for a short time. If you happen to start a battle while these characters are following you, they will also follow you into battle!

Non-Playable Companions

You won't be able to directly switch to and control any of your companions, but some will provide field abilities that Mario doesn't have. For example, Professor Toad can dig shining spots in the desert, for more coins or items.

You won't have to worry about choosing the right companion to get through an area. It is part of the story for a character to automatically join you when you arrive at the place where they're needed.

Non-Companions | Not Partners

Captain T. Ode

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After rescuing him from the Scorching Sandpaper Desert, he'll give you The Great Sea's Sea Chart, at Toad Town!

Origami Craftsman

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After gaining access to the backyard on Mushroom Island, you'll Mario and Luigi will be able to free the Origami Craftsman from the basement wall. He reveals himself as Olly's creator! Though he doesn't become a companion, he is still instrumental in the story's progress.

Mushroom Island 100% Walkthrough

Toads

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Along Mario and Olivia's journey, they will run into origami that are actually folded Toads that need to be rescued. They become Mario's companions for very short moments in the field. However, all of the Toads you rescue become Mario's companions in Ring Battles!

All Toad Locations List

Princess Peach (Restored)

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Though Princess Peach appears in her brainwashed origami form for most of the story, she reverts to normal after Olivia's wish. She does not become a companion during gameplay.

Facility Characters

Musée Champignon Curator IconMusée Champignon Curator Shop Toad IconShop Toad Researcher Toad IconResearcher Toad Battle Lab Toad IconBattle Lab Toad
Shop Monty Mole IconShop Monty Mole Shop Snifit IconShop Snifit

Minor Characters

Birdo IconBirdo OlOl' Grandsappy Tram Toad IconTram Toad Chef Toad IconChef Toad
Sea Captain Toad IconSea Captain Toad Eddy River Toad IconEddy River Toad Spike IconSpike Bone Goomba IconBone Goomba
Shogun Studios Staff IconShogun Studios Staff Shuriken Dojo Toad IconShuriken Dojo Toad Love Toad IconLove Toad Captain T. Ode IconCaptain T. Ode
DJ Toad IconDJ Toad Joy FeelinJoy Feelin' Fungi Anger FeelinAnger Feelin' Fungi Pathos FeelinPathos Feelin' Fungi
Humor FeelinHumor Feelin' Fungi Shangri-Spa Toad IconShangri-Spa Toad Emcee Shy Guy IconEmcee Shy Guy

Battle Companions | Battle Partners

While they're with you, companions will join you in Ring Battles and help you defeat your enemies. Check the list of Paper Mario's Battle Partners below:

Olivia

Olivia will always be your battle companion. Aside from showing you the ropes in battle, Olivia will eventually learn to transform herself into the Vellumentals that you defeat in Battle. These Vellumental forms can then be used to defeat the other Vellumentals and Bosses that you fight throughout the game.

Bobby

While Bobby is with you in the field, he will be your companion in Ring Battles. Bobby's Bomb Bump has a low base attack power, but some of our team members have been able to get as much as 20 attack from good ol' Bobby. We are investigating what leads to this attack boost.

Professor Toad

As Mario's battle companion, Professor Toad can attack lined-up enemies in Ring Battles.

Kamek

As Mario's battle companion, Kamek can attack enemies in a 2x2 formation, during Ring Battles.

Bowser Jr.

As long as Bowser Jr. is with you, he'll join you in battle as well!

Bowser

As Mario's battle companion during Phase 2 of the battle with King Olly, Bowser will transform into a giant origami and fight Olly "Paper Sumo"-style.

Rescued Toads

After rescuing Toads from their origami forms, they will be your constant companions and cheer you on during Ring Battles, and even provide battle items and attacks, in exchange for coins!

Other Battle Companions

Spike and Bone Goomba at Autumn Mountain

Battle Companions
Spike Uses Up-Chuck Attack! Bone Goomba Uses Skullbonk Attack!

If you happen to start a battle while these characters are following you at Autumn Mountain, they will also follow you into battle!

Autumn Mountain 100% Walkthrough

Enemies (Not Companions)

King Olly

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Olivia's brother (and creator) Olly has transformed Princess Peach and Bowser's minions into origami that does his bidding. It's up to Mario, Olivia, friends, and past foes to put a stop to Olly's quest to take over the kingdom. You do not want this one as your companion.

Boss Battle Guide: How to Beat King Olly

Folded Princess Peach

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Princess Peach is no longer her usual, kind self, after Olly brainwashes her and folds her into origami. At the beginning of the game, she traps Mario in her castle's dungeon and joins King Olly. Your goal is to make her your companion again.

Peach's Castle 100% Walkthrough

Bosses

Boss Battle Guide & List of All Bosses

Vellumentals

There is a god for each element: Earth, Water, Fire, Ice. They function as the bosses of each temple/shrine you visit. They aren't companions, but your companion, Olivia, eventually learns how to transform into them!

List of Vellumentals
Earth Vellumental.jpgEarth Vellumental Water Vellumental.pngWater Vellumental
Fire Vellumetntal.pngFire Vellumental Ice Vellumental.pngIce Vellumental

Legion of Stationery (Office Supplies)

The Legion of Stationery
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Hole Punch.pngHole Punch Tape.pngTape
Scissors Intro.pngScissors Stapler Banner.pngStapler

Other Bosses

List of Other Bosses
Blooper.pngGooper Blooper Giant Pokey.jpgGiant Pokey
Sumo Bro Banner.jpgSumo Bros Handaconda.pngHandaconda
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Folded Soldiers

Red Streamer

Goomba ImageGoomba Swoop ImageSwoop Scaredy Rat ImageScaredy Rat Shy Guy ImageShy Guy
Koopa Troopa ImageKoopa Troopa Cheep Cheep ImageCheep Cheep Spiny ImageSpiny Paragoomba ImageParagoomba
Thwomp ImageThwomp

Red Streamer Walkthrough & Guide

Blue Streamer

Goomba ImageGoomba Swoop ImageSwoop Scaredy Rat ImageScaredy Rat Shy Guy ImageShy Guy
Galoomba ImageGaloomba Koopa Troopa ImageKoopa Troopa Cheep Cheep ImageCheep Cheep Spiny ImageSpiny
Paragoomba ImageParagoomba Sidestepper (Red) ImageSidestepper (Red) Sidestepper (Blue) ImageSidestepper (Blue) Ninji ImageNinji
Snifit ImageSnifit Mechakoopa ImageMechakoopa

Blue Streamer Walkthrough & Guide

Yellow Streamer

Goomba ImageGoomba Scaredy Rat ImageScaredy Rat Dry Bones ImageDry Bones Shy Guy ImageShy Guy
Black Shy Guy ImageBlack Shy Guy Spiny ImageSpiny Koopa Paratroopa ImageKoopa Paratroopa Buzzy Beetle ImageBuzzy Beetle
Boo ImageBoo Scuttlebug ImageScuttlebug Pokey ImagePokey Crowber ImageCrowber
Bone Goomba ImageBone Goomba Hammer Bro ImageHammer Bro Fire Bro ImageFire Bro Shoe Goomba ImageShoe Goomba
Mechakoopa ImageMechakoopa

Yellow Streamer Walkthrough & Guide

Purple Streamer

Goomba ImageGoomba Shy Guy ImageShy Guy Fly Guy ImageFly Guy Koopa Troopa ImageKoopa Troopa
Cheep Cheep ImageCheep Cheep Spiny ImageSpiny Paragoomba ImageParagoomba Koopa Paratroopa ImageKoopa Paratroopa
Buzzy Beetle ImageBuzzy Beetle Sidestepper (Red) ImageSidestepper (Red) Sidestepper (Blue) ImageSidestepper (Blue) Nipper Plant ImageNipper Plant
Snifit ImageSnifit Scuttlebug ImageScuttlebug Blooper ImageBlooper Crowber ImageCrowber
Bone Goomba ImageBone Goomba Hammer Bro ImageHammer Bro Boomerang Bro ImageBoomerang Bro Fire Bro ImageFire Bro
Ice Bro ImageIce Bro Spike ImageSpike Snow Spike ImageSnow Spike Stone Spike ImageStone Spike
Spike Top ImageSpike Top Sledge Bro ImageSledge Bro Mechakoopa ImageMechakoopa

Purple Streamer Walkthrough & Guide

Green Streamer

Currently UnavailableBig Cutout Soldiers Goomba ImageGoomba Shy Guy ImageShy Guy Koopa Troopa ImageKoopa Troopa
Spiny ImageSpiny Koopa Paratroopa ImageKoopa Paratroopa Buzzy Beetle ImageBuzzy Beetle Ninji ImageNinji
Nipper Plant ImageNipper Plant Snifit ImageSnifit Jumping Piranha Plant ImageJumping Piranha Plant Hammer Bro ImageHammer Bro
Fire Bro ImageFire Bro Spike ImageSpike Rocky Wrench ImageRocky Wrench Spike Top ImageSpike Top
Snow Spike ImageSnow Spike Stone Spike ImageStone Spike Stingby ImageStingby CharginChargin' Chuck
Piranha Plant ImagePiranha Plant Ptooie ImagePtooie Fuzzy ImageFuzzy Mechakoopa ImageMechakoopa
Sumo Bro ImageSumo Bro

Green Streamer Walkthrough & Guide

Finale

Goomba ImageGoomba Koopa Troopa ImageKoopa Troopa Hammer Bro ImageHammer Bro Boomerang Bro ImageBoomerang Bro
Fire Bro ImageFire Bro Ice Bro ImageIce Bro Sledge Bro ImageSledge Bro Sumo Bro ImageSumo Bro

Finale Walkthrough & Guide

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3 Anonymousalmost 4 years

You forgot the Li’l Cutout Soldiers.

2 Anonymousover 4 years

Looks like they listened!

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