PAPER MARIO: THE THOUSAND-YEAR DOOR / COLLECTIBLES
Collectibles and completion
Optional discoveries, useful collections and completion goals in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Story and late-game spoilers.
Edition covered
Original GameCube release; the Switch remake has changes not covered here.
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Item directory
Star Pieces
Search corners and suspicious spaces as new partner abilities become available. Star Pieces can be traded for badges, so keeping track of them can improve your battle options.
Shine
Shine Sprites pay for partner upgrades. These are a separate resource from the Crystal Stars that drive the story.
Badges and recipes
Badges change combat at the cost of BP, while recipes expand item options. Keep a collection log and avoid treating duplicate inventory entries as new discoveries.
Quick notes
- Recipes are a separate use for discoveries. Cooking expands what items can do, while badges alter Mario’s equipped battle options.
- Return with the right partner ability. A Star Piece or other reward that seems unreachable may need a partner acquired in a later chapter.