Strange Flute

The Strange Flute is an item found in both games of the Oracle series. Once attained, the flute is useless until later on in the game when it is identified by one of Link's animal helpers as that helper's flute. After the flute has been identified, it can be used to summon that animal helper anywhere on the overworld map. There are two ways to obtain the Strange Flute in each game, and each way will cause a different helper to identify the flute as his.

Oracle of Ages
In Oracle of Ages, a Strange Flute is purchased in the Lynna City Shop. If the flute is in Link's possession when he meets Dimitri, the flute will be identified as Dimitri's Flute. Another Strange Flute can be found in Lynna Village by playing in the Shooting Gallery. This flute will later be revealed to be Ricky's.

Oracle of Seasons
In Oracle of Seasons, a Strange Flute is available for purchase in the Horon Village Shop. If Link has the flute with him upon meeting Moosh, the flute will then be identified as Moosh's Flute. Another Strange Flute is found in the Subrosian Dance Hall. After the Boomerang is won, the game can be played again to obtain a Strange Flute, which is later identified as Dimitri's Flute.