The Emerald Circus
| The Emerald Circus | |||||||
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 Lemmy, the boss of the Emerald Circus | |||||||
| How to access | Obtain the green Mini Paint Star from Mossrock Theater | ||||||
| Paint Stars | 
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| Colorless spots | 12 | ||||||
| Things | 
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| Boss | Lemmy | ||||||
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- “What's the deal with that rope hanging down? I have a sudden urge to boogie...”
- —Huey, Paper Mario: Color Splash
The Emerald Circus is a location found in Paper Mario: Color Splash. The path leading here is unlocked after getting the Green Mini Paint Star from Mossrock Theater, and will color in Luigi and his kart outside the map, after getting the Green Big Paint Star here. Lemmy is fought on top of the Big Top Tent, once the show is over. The Disco Ball Thing is found here.
Layout[edit]
Outside of the circus is a Shy Guy selling tickets. However, Mario cannot enter the circus as they only perform in front of full crowds. Mario can go backstage to find the red Rescue Squad leader, crumpled up after being eaten by a Yoshi. Additionally, Mario can attempt to free the Yoshis, although one eats him and spits him out, which angers Huey. The Rescue Squad leader goes to wait in line for the circus, and Mario must visit Port Prisma to send the rest of the Rescue Squad to the circus. With all 49 members, the circus opens up.
Inside the circus, Lemmy is introduced as an illusionist. He makes a green Shy Guy disappear, only to reappear in the audience. Next, Lemmy makes the green Big Paint Star vanish, not showing where it is. He leaves, and an intermission is declared, to the outrage of the audience. Huey encourages Mario to look for the Big Paint Star, and backstage, the Yoshis have escaped. Yoshi talks to Mario, thanking him for letting him escape from the Dark Bloo Inn as well as informing him about setting his friends free from the cage. Going past the cage, Mario can re-enter the circus in a back room, and pulling a rope causes the Disco Ball Thing to fall down.
Mario and Huey go on stage, and Huey confesses that he has stage fright. He attempts an impression of a tin can, but gets booed by the audience. Mario performs a trick based on Super Mario Bros. where he grows from Super Mushrooms thrown at him, much to Huey's frustration. Suddenly, a Shy Guy announces that Mario will be fighting enemies, starting with the Unicycle Shy Guys. Yoshis may appear on stage and attack Mario, ending his turn. Next, two Wild Dino Rhinos and an Animal Trainer Shy Guy appear. After they are defeated, a Buzzy Beetle Tower is formed. Finally, Trampoline Shy Guys enter the stage. Once they are defeated, the circus performance ends, with the trampoline remaining. If Mario and Huey jump on it, they are brought to the top of the tent, where Lemmy and the Big Paint Star are hiding.
In battle, Lemmy summons Juggler Bros., Circus Bros., and Ptooies. After he has taken enough damage, he gets out his Wonder Ball and starts spinning on it. Mario must use the Disco Ball Thing and the Ice Pick Thing in succession to pop the Wonder Ball. When the fight ends, Lemmy admits defeat. Collecting the green Big Paint Star results in Luigi's kart being repainted.
Enemies[edit]
Yoshis (cannot be attacked)
Circus Bros. (boss battle only)
Ptooies (boss battle only)
Lemmy (boss)
Required Thing(s)[edit]
- Disco Ball (used to distract Lemmy in battle)
- Ice Pick (used to pop Lemmy's Wonder Ball once he is distracted)
Collectibles[edit]
Additional items not included: Globs of paint/random Coins from hammering/breaking random objects.
Field Items[edit]
| Item | Icon | Location | Location Image |
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| 3 Coins | 3x 
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In the backstage of the circus, above a crate, Juggler Bro and Circus Bro. | .png)
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| Disco Ball |
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In the back room of the circus, falls down after pulling on the rope. Required to progress. | .png)
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Colorless spots[edit]
| Location | Drop | Location Image |
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 In the first area, on the ground.
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Coins |
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 In the first area, on the wall.
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Coins |
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| In the first area, on the wall.
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Coins |
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| In the first area, on the ground.
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 Coin, Jump x3 Battle Card |
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| In the first area, on the ground.
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 Coins, Hurlhammer x2 Battle Card |
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| In the first area, on a fencepost.
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Coins |
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| In the first area, on a fencepost.
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 Coins, Big Mushroom Battle Card |
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| In the first area, on the ground.
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 Coins, Hammer x3 Battle Card |
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| In the first area, on some grass.
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Coins |
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 In the first area, on a crate.
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 Coins, POW Block Battle Card |
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| Required: Return with Red Rescue Squad members. In the first area, on the ground.
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Coins |
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| Required: Return with Red Rescue Squad members. In the first area, on the wall.
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Coins |
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? Blocks[edit]
| Item | Location | Image |
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 Big Hammer x2 (colorless) |
In the first scene, found between the opening in the fence and Yoshi cage. | 
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 1-Up Mushroom |
Same scene, in the right of the exit to the backstage of the circus. | 
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Cutout[edit]
| Location | Reward | Hint | Image |
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| In the back room, on the wall. |   Mega Mushroom, Big Spin Jump |
Emerald Circus, in the corner behind the stage, next to the stairs... | 
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Record[edit]
 Emerald Circus - Plays at the Emerald Circus | File info |
| Lemmy's Grand Finale - Plays while battling Lemmy | File info |
| Thing: Disco Ball - Plays while using the Disco Ball Thing | File info |
| Paint the Dance Floor - Plays during the dance after collecting the green Big Paint Star | File info |
Gallery[edit]
Sprites and models[edit]
World map icon
The Emerald Circus concept art
Model of a trampoline
Screenshots[edit]
The outside of the tent.
Mario talks to the Shy Guy in front of the tent.
The Yoshis in the backstage.
Mario is chewed up by a Yoshi.
The red Rescue Squad leader.
The red Rescue Squad enter the circus.
The inside of the tent.
Lemmy on stage with a Shy Guy.
Lemmy with the Big Paint Star.
Huey talks to Mario.
Mario and Huey during the intermission.
Yoshi behind the tent.
The back room of the circus.
Huey and Mario on stage.
Huey's impression.
Mario performs on stage.
The Unicycle Shy Guys approach Mario.
A Yoshi appears on stage.
The Animal Trainer Shy Guy with two Wild Dino Rhinos.
The Buzzy Beetle Tower is formed.
Mario fights Trampoline Shy Guys.
Mario wins the battle.
Lemmy is found on top of the circus tent.
Lemmy reveals his true intent to Huey and Mario.
Lemmy on the Wonder Ball.
Mario and Lemmy dancing.
Lemmy admits defeat.
The Big Paint Star is collected.
Mario and Huey riding the Green Paint Star.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ミドゥーリサーカス[?] Midūri Sākasu |
From corruption of「緑」(midori, green) and "circus" | |
| French | Cirque Émeraude[?] | Emerald Circus | |
| German | Zirkus Lapislazuli[?] | Circus Lapis Lazuli | |
| Italian | Circo Smeraldo[?] | Emerald Circus | |
| Portuguese | Circo Esmeralda[?] | Emerald Circus | |
| Russian | Изумрудный цирк[?] Izumrudnyy tsirk |
Emerald Circus | |
| Spanish | Circo Esmeralda[?] | Emerald Circus |
Notes[edit]
- The Emerald Circus is seen in a painting in Overlook Tower in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
