Paper Mario: where to find each partner, the Dojo and key upgrades
Quick answers for where to find every Paper Mario partner, the Super and Ultra Hammers, the Toad Town Dojo and Merlow's badge shop.
Original Nintendo 64 release (Japan 2000, North America and Europe 2001). Later Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online releases share its content; The Thousand-Year Door and its remake are separate games.
Where to find each partner
Goombario: Goomba Village. Kooper: Koopa Village. Bombette: the jail in the Koopa Bros. Fortress. Parakarry: Mt. Rugged. Lady Bow: Boo's Mansion. Watt: Shy Guy's Toy Box. Sushie: Lavalava Island. Lakilester: Flower Fields.
Where to find the hammers
The Super Hammer is in Dry Dry Ruins in Chapter 2. The Ultra Hammer is inside Mt. Lavalava in Chapter 5.
Where to find the Toad Town Dojo
The Dojo is in Toad Town. Beat Chan, Lee and The Master for diplomas; the later ranks open as the story advances.
Where to spend Star Pieces
Merlow at Shooting Star Summit trades badges for Star Pieces, which are hidden under floor panels and in the world.
Use Goombario's Tattle in each new area: his description often points to the next place you need to visit.
Picture details
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