Shovel



The Shovel is a useful tool not only for finding Rupees and other valuables underneath the soil, but also to find hidden passages and air gusts. Occasionally, Ropes and bugs are unearthed, beware their aggressive movements It was first seen in A Link to the Past and appeared later in Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords Adventures, and Phantom Hourglass.

In A Link to the Past the shovel was given to Link by the Flute Boy in the Haunted Grove. The primary use was to find his hidden ocarina.

The shovel in Four Swords Adventures also served the same purpose as A Link to the Past; however, a Level 2 Shovel could also be obtained. The difference between the two was that the latter would chime whenever Link was standing over treasure, a hidden passage, or other hidden secrets.

In Phantom Hourglass the shovel was the only non-weapon item Link could hold, excluding bottles. It is found on Molida Island and is used to find Old Wayfarer's secret hideout. There is also a game on Harrow Island where Link can dig up ten treasures for a price of 50 rupees.

A digging function is also served with the following:
 * Mole Mitts
 * Wolf Link's abilities
 * In Ocarina of Time Dampé offers a tour in which he will dig selected areas.
 * In The Wind Waker, Link can use a large pig to dig for treasures including a Heart Piece.