The Emerald Circus
- “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 Koopa is fought on top of the Big Top Tent, once the show is over. The Disco Ball Thing is found here.
Layout
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. 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. 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. Suddenly, Lemmy 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
- Yoshis (cannot be attacked)
- Unicycle Shy Guys
- Wild Dino Rhinos
- Animal Trainer Shy Guys
- Buzzy Beetle Tower
- Trampoline Shy Guys
- Juggler Bros. (boss battle only)
- Circus Bros. (boss battle only)
- Ptooies (boss battle only)
Boss
Required Thing(s)
- Disco Ball (used to distract Lemmy in battle)
- Ice Pick (used to pop Lemmy's Wonder Ball once he is distracted)
Colorless spots
| The Emerald Circus | |
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| In the first area, on the ground. | 
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| In the first area, on the wall. | 
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| In the first area, on the wall. | 
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| In the first area, on the ground. | 
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| In the first area, on the ground. | 
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| In the first area, on a fencepost. | 
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| In the first area, on a fencepost. | 
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| In the first area, on the ground. | 
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| In the first area, on some grass. | 
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| In the first area, on a crate. | 
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| In the first area, on the ground. | 
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| In the first area, on the wall. | 
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Cutouts
| Level | Location | Reward | Hint | Image |
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| The Emerald Circus | 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
Gallery
World map icon
The Emerald Circus concept art
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, Huey, and Mario on top of the tent.
Lemmy on the Wonder Ball.
Mario and Lemmy dancing.
Lemmy is defeated.
The Big Paint Star is collected.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ミドゥーリサーカス Midūri Sākasu |
"Green" Circus; based on 緑 midori |
| 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 |
Trivia
- The Emerald Circus is seen in a painting in Overlook Tower in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
