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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

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Defeat Grubba in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door by countering his boosts. Learn about the Chapter 3 conclusion and new Special Move, Power Lift.

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Defeat Grubba in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door by countering his boosts. Learn about the Chapter 3 conclusion and new Special Move, Power Lift.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Grubba begins by doubling his attack chances for three turns. Use Power Smash, Jump, or Bounce. Yoshi can use Mini-Egg.
  2. 2
    When Grubba boosts his Attack, Defense, or Evasion, adjust your strategy.
  3. 3
    If his Attack is boosted, pound him with Power Smash, Jump, or Bounce. Yoshi's Mini-Egg may also help.
  4. 4
    If his Defense is boosted, do not attack directly. Damage can only be inflicted via Earth Tremor or items. Heal or appeal during this time.
  5. 5
    If his Evasion is boosted, ignore attacks that might miss. Earth Tremor is the only guaranteed hit. Defend to stall.
  6. 6
    Throughout the battle, use Yoshi's Mini-Egg or Ground Pound unless Grubba's Defense or Evasion is boosted.
  7. 7
    Mario should save Earth Tremors for when Grubba's Evasion is boosted.
  8. 8
    Use items when Grubba's Defense is boosted. The Soft Stomp badge may reduce the target's Defense.
  9. 9
    When Grubba boosts his attack frequency or Attack stat, use Power Smash, Jump, or Bounce while your partner uses their strongest attack.
Tips
  • Focus your strategy around Grubba's boosts.
  • Yoshi's Mini-Egg or Ground Pound are useful unless Grubba's Defense/Evasion is boosted.
  • Mario's Earth Tremor is best used against boosted Evasion.
  • Use items when Grubba's Defense is boosted.

Chapter 3 Interlude:

Peach is in her room and TEC instructs her to disguise herself as a X-Naut to ask Grodus about data. Peach finds a X-Naut suit in a locker room, dresses up, and goes to the throne room. She asks Grodus about herself, but he dismisses her. Peach changes back and returns to TEC, questioning TEC about the X-Nauts, Crystal Stars, and the treasure of the Thousand-Year Door. TEC refuses to answer but allows Peach to e-mail Mario again.

Bowser arrives at the Great Boggly Tree and questions the Puni Elder about Mario. He learns Mario already has the Crystal Star and resolves to find Mario, get the Crystal Stars, and kidnap Peach.

Mario regains control in Glitzville. After saying good-byes, he leaves on a blimp.

Rogueport Shops:

Toad Bros. Bazaar:

  • Fire Flower: 10 Coins (Deals three HP (Fire) damage to all enemies)
  • Fright Mask: 5 Coins (May scare enemies out of battle)
  • Honey Syrup: 5 Coins (Heals 5 FP)
  • Mushroom: 5 Coins (Heals 5 HP)
  • Sleepy Sheep: 8 Coins (May make enemies go to sleep)
  • Tasty Tonic: 3 Coins (Heals any negative status effect)

Westside Goods:

  • Dizzy Dial: 12 Coins (May make enemies dizzy)

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