Toad is a recurring character who appears in not only the Paper Mario series, but as well as the mainstream Super Mario Bros. series of the Mario series (a trait shared with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser). While he appears almost identical to most Toads in terms of his appearance, Toad is actually an entirely different and unique character by his own means. He constantly plays the role of Princess Peach's loyal servant or her Mushroom Retainer. His roles in the Mario RPG and Paper Mario games are often minor; however, he is still often seen to being rather courageous as he tries to assist the Mario Bros. to the very best of his ability.
Super Paper Mario[]
In Super Paper Mario, Toad makes his first actual appearance in the Paper Mario series. In this game, he is seen in the intro when he arrives at the home of the Mario Bros. to announce to them the kidnapping of Princess Peach. He is notable for being the only Toad to appear in this game (aside from the cameo appearances of his species within the events of the audiences in the battles of the game and the mini-game Mansion Patrol). Toad is also the 256th and final Catch Card in the game.