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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Toadpolis
|image=  
|image = [[File:Toadpoli.png]]
{{Media
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess| Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''
|Model TP= File:TP Toadpoli Model.png
|habitat = [[Goron Mines]]<br>[[Lakebed Temple]]
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD Toadpoli Model.png
|weapon = Reflecting its attacks<br>[[Link's Crossbow Training|Crossbow]]<br>[[Bomb]]s<br>[[Arrow]]s
}}
}}
'''Toadpolis''' are enemies appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''.
|caption=
|game= TP
|other= LCT
|habitat=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TP= {{List|{{Term|TPHD|Lakebed Temple|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Lake Hylia|link}}}}
|LCT= {{Term|LCT|Zora's River|link}}
}}
|weapon=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TP= {{List|{{Term|TPHD|Shield|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Bomb|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Bow|link}}}}
|LCT= {{Term|LCT|Crossbow|link}}
}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Toadpoli|Toadpolis|Series, TP, TPHD, LCT|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 210 {{Exp Game|TP, TPHD}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Zora River: Defender}}<br/>Shoot enemies from your canoe. You can shoot any projectiles the Toadpolis spit at you.|Stage Select|LCT}}</ref>


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
They appear as frogs but act very similarly to [[Octorok]]s seen in previous [[:Category:3D Games|3D ''Zelda'' games]].
{{Plural|TPHD|Toadpoli}} are armored, two-legged {{Plural|TPHD|Frog|link}}-like enemies that are found in watery areas, swimming in {{Term|TPHD|Water}}. They act very similarly to {{Plural|Series|Octorok|link}}. They spit projectiles at {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}} which he can slice with his {{Term|TPHD|Sword|link}} or deflect them back, defeating the {{Plural|TPHD|Toadpoli}}. If {{Term|TPHD|Link}} comes too close to them, they dive back under the {{Term|TPHD|Water|link}}.


They appear as armored, two-legged frogs who have retained their caudal fins. A universal trait of all Toadpolis is that they spit balls at [[Link]], which he must deflect. If the young hero comes too close to them, they will dive back under whatever they're swimming in.
{{Plural|TPHD|Toadpoli}} grow into {{Plural|TPHD|Deku Toad|link}} after a thousand years.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 192}}</ref>


==Variations==
==Other Appearances==
There are multiple variations of Toadpolis:
==={{LCT|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|LCT}}
In {{LCT}}, {{Plural|LCT|Toadpoli}} appear in the "{{Term|LCT|Zora River: Defender|link}}" {{Term|LCT|Stage|link}}. The swim in the {{Term|LCT|Zora's River|link}} and surface to spit projectiles at {{Term|LCT|Link|link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


===Water Toadpoli===
==Nomenclature==
Water Toadpolis can be found in swimming in water in the [[Goron Mines]] and behind the [[Howling Stone]] in [[Lake Hylia]]. They spit rocks at the young hero that can be deflected with a shield. In ''Link's Crossbow Training'', Water Toadpolis appear in the [[Rapids Ride]] level.
Their name may be a combination of the word "Toad" and the word "Polliwog," which is a synonym for "Tadpole".
{{Nomenclature}}


===Fire Toadpoli===
===Other Names===
[[File:Fire Toadpoli TP.png|thumb|left|90px|A Fire Toadpoli from ''Twilight Princess'']]
{{Other Names
Fire Toadpolis can be found early on in the Goron Mines, swimming in lava. They spit molten rock at Link that can burn his [[Ordon Shield]] or [[Wooden Shield#Twilight Princess|Wooden Shield]]. The molten balls in can be sliced with the sword and be deflected back at the Fire Toadpoli, killing it.
|-
 
| Water Toadpoli<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TP |guide= Prima |page= 21}}</ref>
==Trivia==
| {{TP}}
*Many believed that Toadpolis were actually [[Octorok]]s in ''Twilight Princess''.
| {{Guide|TP|Prima}}
*Toadpolis also bear an appearance and similar attacks as [[River Zora|Zoras]] in the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. They also share some physical similarities to the [[Deku Toad]].
| {{E}}
*Their name may be a combination of the word toad and the word polliwog, which is a synonym for tadpole.
}}
*Both the name and anatomy of Toadpolis seem to imply they're still in a stage of metamorphosis, which may explain their physical similarities with the Deku Toad. [[Hyrule Historia]] has confirmed that a Deku Toad is actually what Toadpolis become when they are old enough.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:LCTToadpoli2.jpg|A Water Toadpoli in ''Link's Crossbow Training''
File:LCT Toadpoli Model.jpg|A {{Term|LCT|Toadpoli}} from {{LCT|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Spume]]
* {{Term|Series|Fire Toadpoli|link}}
<br>
* {{Term|Series|Octorok|link}}
{{Names
* {{Term|Series|Spume|link}}
|English=
* {{Term|Series|Zora (Enemy)|link}}
|Japanese= タドポール
|Spanish=
|Spanish(LA)=
|Spanish(SP)=
|French=
|French(CA)=
|French(FR)=
|German= Bombenlurch, Feuer-Bombenlurch
|Italian= }}


{{AquaticEnemy}}
{{Ref}}
{{WarmEnemy}}
 
[[Category:Enemies]]
{{Categories
[[Category:Enemies in Twilight Princess]]
|Amphibians, Frogs, Water-Related Enemies
|enemies= TP, TPHD, LCT
}}

Latest revision as of 16:18, 2 August 2023

Toadpolis are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]

Characteristics

Toadpolis are armored, two-legged Frogs-like enemies that are found in watery areas, swimming in Water. They act very similarly to Octoroks. They spit projectiles at Link which he can slice with his Sword or deflect them back, defeating the Toadpolis. If Link comes too close to them, they dive back under the Water.

Toadpolis grow into Deku Toads after a thousand years.[3]

Other Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

Non-Canon Information
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In Link's Crossbow Training, Toadpolis appear in the "Zora River: Defender" Stage. The swim in the Zora's River and surface to spit projectiles at Link.

Nomenclature

Their name may be a combination of the word "Toad" and the word "Polliwog," which is a synonym for "Tadpole".

Names in Other Regions
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Other Names

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Name
Water Toadpoli[4]
Applies to
Twilight Princess
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess—PRIMA Official Game Guide by Prima Games

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Water Toadpoli[4]
Twilight Princess

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess—PRIMA Official Game Guide by Prima Games

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • A Toadpoli from Link's Crossbow Training

    A Toadpoli from Link's Crossbow Training

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 210 (TP | TPHD)
  2. ↑ "Zora River: Defender
    Shoot enemies from your canoe. You can shoot any projectiles the Toadpolis spit at you.    " — Stage Select (Link's Crossbow Training)
  3. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 192
  4. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess—PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 21
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