Join this famous mushroom for free Toad coloring pages. This fun-filled collection has 15 black and white line drawings featuring Toad and other characters from the Mario franchise.
Toad first appeared in 1985 in the Super Mario Bros game, and he was created by Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of the Mario series.
The toad characters started out as side characters, but they have since gone on to play a larger role in the series as playable and supporting characters. The Captain Toad variant even starred in his own game!
These pages feature Toad in various scenarios and situations, and you will also see some additional characters such as Mario and Princess Peach.
The collection also has some fun facts and information about Toad and friends that any Mario fan will be glad to learn!
15 Free Toad Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Toad Celebrating A Victory Coloring PDF
Toad is celebrating a well-deserved victory in this scene! While Toad is often referred to as one character, he is actually a part of a kingdom of mushroom creatures called Toads.
When they first appeared in Super Mario Bros, it was as side characters who Mario would find in castles that he thought would contain Princess Peach.
The Toads would give the famous “your princess is in another castle” line when he found them.
2. Happy Toad With A Starry Background
Toad is looking very pleased with himself, and it could be because he came first in a Mario level or perhaps won a Mario Kart race.
Some people are confused as to why a mushroom is called ‘Toad’, but it’s a reference to the toadstools that the characters resemble.
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3. Toad In Mario Kart
The first Super Mario Kart game came out in 1992, and featured many characters from the Mario franchise coming together for intense racing action.
It became a very popular series for Nintendo, and they release new games in the series quite frequently. Toad appeared in the very first Mario Kart game and has been a contender in every iteration.
4. Toad Helping Mario On An Adventure
Toad has been a side character for Mario since the beginning, even though he played a minor role to start with.
In future games, he would play a larger role, often as a helper or character to rescue. Games such as Mario 3D World even featured playable sections with Captain Toad, creating a nice change of pace.
This mode would be spun off to a full game called Captain Toad Treasure Tracker.
5. Toad Holding A Super Mushroom
Super Mushrooms are special power-ups in Mario games that usually help the character to grow larger and become stronger.
Many people thought the mushroom power-ups were a reference to the Alice in Wonderland story, but Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, confirmed that they were often associated with fantasy settings.
6. Toad In A Classic Super Mario Game
This next scene is a real throwback! It recreates the look of the older 2D Mario games. He was first playable in the American version of Super Mario Bros 2, and often appears as a playable character or multiplayer option in most Mario games.
7. Toad In A Fun Jumping Pose
Toad is about to jump on a mystery panel, and it remains to be seen what the panel will do once he makes contact.
In Toad’s Treasure Tracker levels, he moves a lot slower than Mario and isn’t as athletic as his mustachioed friend. This also allowed the game designers to focus on diorama-inspired levels that were more about puzzle-solving than athleticism.
8. Toad Jumping With Excitement
When Toad gets very excited, he utters his trademark high-pitched exclamation. Even though Toad can communicate normally in text dialogue, he mostly makes sounds that aren’t related to real words.
In the games, he was first voiced by Jen Taylor who was then succeeded by Samantha Kelly. He would have a very different voice in the Super Mario Bros Movie in 2023, where he was voiced by comedian Keegan-Michael Key.
9. Toad Playing In The Mushroom Kingdom
Toad is surrounded by mushrooms, which is understandable seeing as he is in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Fans debated for years as to whether the mushroom part of Toad’s head was a hat or part of him. A non-canon Mario cartoon showed that it was a hat, which seemed to settle the issue.
However, during a Q and A the game makers confirmed that it was indeed part of his head.
10. Toad Running From Bullet Bill
A Bullet Bill is hot on Toad’s trail in this thrilling scene! These enemies are always a nuisance when they show up, and Toad’s slower running speed makes them even more of a threat.
While Toad is much slower than many playable characters, he makes up for it by having greater traction on surfaces such as ice that other characters would slip and slide on.
11. Toad Running On An Adventure
It’s time for a new adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom with Toad! When you color the spots on his head, you have a few options if you want to keep him accurate to the video games.
Important Toad characters usually have red spots on their heads, but you could also use blue or yellow instead. Or, you could use a wholly unique color to create your own Toad variation.
12. Toad Smiling And Waving Coloring Sheet
Even though Toad can get worried and scared sometimes, he’s usually happy with a big smile on his face and a cheerful attitude.
There is also a female version of Toad called Toadette, and you could easily turn any of these Toads into that character.
If you want to do that, then you can use a white and pink color scheme and add her signature bulbous pigtails.
13. Toad With Princess Peach
The Toads of the Mushroom Kingdom all look up to Princess Peach as their leader, and they always want to help when she’s been captured.
Princess Peach encounters the Toads many times in her adventures, and you could use your favorite level as inspiration for a background to this image.
Try to add in as many details as you can in the free space!
14. Disneyland Teacup Ride
Even though Toad characters often play second fiddle to more recognizable characters like Mario and Luigi, they are still iconic for Nintendo.
Their spotted heads appear in a lot of merchandise, and they have also been featured as cosmetic items in other Nintendo game series, such as Animal Crossing.
15. Toad Cheering With His Arms Raised
It’s time to celebrate the collection with this starry Toad scene! He is happy as always and there is plenty of glitz and glamor on the page.
You could use some glitter to add even more sparkle to the page. For a final fun fact, Toad’s name in Japanese is Kinopio. This is a combination of the Japanese word for mushroom (kinoko) and Pinocchio.
After You Color Your Toad Pages
- Look up pictures of other Mario characters like Luigi or Bowser and draw them interacting with Toad.
- Draw the iconic headlamp and backpack that Captain Toad uses on his adventures and add a fun background for him to explore.
- Look up screenshots of Toad’s earlier appearances and replicate that retro feeling with your colors.
Write the famous “our princess is in another castle” phrase on the page to make it look like a screenshot.
Toad may not get as much attention as some characters from Nintendo, but he’s still beloved for a reason! I hope you enjoyed giving Toad the spotlight as you brought your creativity to these scenes.
Not only is it fun to print and color these pages yourself, but you can also share them with other Mario fans to enjoy as well.
It’s also a great idea to share some of your finished art on your social media pages for others to enjoy.