Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch)

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Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch) Walkthrough Team

Last updated on: September 2, 2020 02:43 AM

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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!

List of Contents

All Companions | All Partners
Mario
Luigi
Olivia
Bowser
Bobby the Bob-omb
Professor Toad
Kamek
Bowser Jr.
Non-Playable Companions
Non-Companions
Battle Companions
Enemies (Not Companions)
Related Links

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
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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	Shop Toad	Researcher Toad	Battle Lab Toad
Shop Monty Mole	Shop Snifit

Minor Characters

Birdo	Ol' Grandsappy	Tram Toad	Chef Toad
Sea Captain Toad	Eddy River Toad	Spike	Bone Goomba
Shogun Studios Staff	Shuriken Dojo Toad	Love Toad	Captain T. Ode
DJ Toad	Joy Feelin' Fungi	Anger Feelin' Fungi	Pathos Feelin' Fungi
Humor Feelin' Fungi	Shangri-Spa Toad	Emcee 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: