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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Sea Urchin
|image=  
|image = [[File:Sea UrchinLA.png]]
{{Media
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
|Model LANS= File:LANS Sea Urchin Model.png
|habitat = [[Toronbo Shores]], [[The Coast]]
|Sprite LA= File:LA Sea Urchin Sprite.png
|weapon = [[Sword]], [[Shield]], [[Boomerang]]
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Sea Urchin Sprite.png
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Sea Urchin Sprite.png
}}
}}
'''Sea Urchins''' (ウニ, ''Uni'') are spiked animals living around the shores of [[Koholint Island]]. They can be passed by pushing them with the [[shield]]. It is required that Link uses his shield to move the Sea Urchin blocking the way to the [[sword]]. Link can also use the [[sword]] or [[Boomerang]] to destroy them, after obtaining them.
|caption=
|pronunciation=
|plural=
|race=
|game= LA, FSA
|other= LA (Cagiva), {{SMM}}
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|member=
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA= {{HP|LA|1}}
}}
|attack=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA=
{{Damage
  |attack1= Contact
  |damage1= 0.50
}}
}}
|weapon=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA= [[Shield]]{{Exp|Pushing only}}, [[Sword]]
}}
|spoils=
|exp=
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}}
{{Term/Store|Sea Urchin|Sea Urchins|Series, LA, LADX, FSA|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 202 {{Exp Game|LA, FSA}}}}</ref>{{Name Ref|LANS, SMM2}} {{Plural|Series|Sea Urchin}} go unnamed in ''Super Mario Maker''.
 
==Characteristics==
==={{LA|-}}===
In {{LA}}, they appear on [[Toronbo Shores]]. While they can not move and are not actively aggressive, they will damage [[Link]] if he touches them.<ref>{{Cite|Beware of sea urchins! Don't touch them with your bare hands!|Sign|LANS}}</ref> He must {{Term|LANS|Pushing|link|display=Push}} them out of the way using his [[Shield]] in order to reach his washed up [[Sword]].<ref>{{Cite Guide|game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 95}}</ref> He can then use his [[Sword]] to destroy them with a single hit.
 
==={{FSA|-}}===
In {{FSA}}, the four [[Links]] cannot push or destroy them with any weapons. Instead, they are forced to either simply avoid them, or defeat other enemies in the area in order to make them disappear.
 
==Other Appearances==
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:LA (Cagiva) Sea Urchin Artwork.png|thumb|left|A Sea Urchin from the manga]]
A single Sea Urchin is seen on [[Toronbo Shores]] blocking the access to [[Link]]'s [[Sword]]. Being chased by [[Octorok]]s, Link dashes and bounces off the Sea Urchin using his [[Shield]] to reach his Sword.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{SMM|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Plural|Super Mario Maker|Sea Urchin}} are seen in {{SMM}} where they can be placed in the ''Super Mario World'' underwater level style, replacing the Spike Traps.
{{Clear|left}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{SMM2|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Plural|SMM2|Sea Urchin}} replace Spike Traps in the ''Super Mario World'' underwater level style.
{{Clear|left}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Sea Urchin is likely to be another Mario reference, seeing how it looks nearly identical to the {{smw|Sea Urchin}}s in {{smw|Super Mario World}}. These foes also bear quite the resemblance to [[wk:Gordo|Gordo]] enemies from the [[wk:Kirby series|''Kirby'' series]].
*{{Guide|LA|Nintendo}} states that Sea Urchins will attack [[Link]].<ref name="LA Guide 21">{{Cite Guide|game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 21}}</ref> Despite this, Sea Urchins are unable to move.
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
|-
| Spiny Urchin<ref name="LA Guide 21"/>
| {{LA}}
| {{Guide|LA|Nintendo}}
| {{E}}
}}


==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:SMM Sea Urchin Sprite.png|A Sea Urchin from ''Super Mario Maker'' and ''Super Mario Maker 2''
</gallery>


{{AquaticEnemy}}
{{Ref}}
{{NintendoEnemy}}
 
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]
{{Categories
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]
|Animals, Water-Related Enemies
[[Category:Mario]]
|enemies= LA, LADX, LANS, FSA, LA (Cagiva)
}}

Latest revision as of 09:40, 7 April 2024

Sea Urchins are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][name references needed] Sea Urchins go unnamed in Super Mario Maker.

Characteristics

Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, they appear on Toronbo Shores. While they can not move and are not actively aggressive, they will damage Link if he touches them.[2] He must Push them out of the way using his Shield in order to reach his washed up Sword.[3] He can then use his Sword to destroy them with a single hit.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, the four Links cannot push or destroy them with any weapons. Instead, they are forced to either simply avoid them, or defeat other enemies in the area in order to make them disappear.

Other Appearances

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

Non-Canon Information
A Sea Urchin from the manga

A single Sea Urchin is seen on Toronbo Shores blocking the access to Link's Sword. Being chased by Octoroks, Link dashes and bounces off the Sea Urchin using his Shield to reach his Sword.

Super Mario Maker

Non-Canon Information

Sea Urchins are seen in Super Mario Maker where they can be placed in the Super Mario World underwater level style, replacing the Spike Traps.

Super Mario Maker 2

Non-Canon Information

Sea Urchins replace Spike Traps in the Super Mario World underwater level style.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Seeigel (LANS)Sea Urchin
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Riccio Marino (LA | LADX | FSA)[5]
  • Riccio di mare (LANS)
  • Same as English.
  • Sea urchin
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Spiny Urchin[4]
Applies to
Link's Awakening
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Spiny Urchin[4]
Link's Awakening

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • A Sea Urchin from Super Mario Maker and Super Mario Maker 2

    A Sea Urchin from Super Mario Maker and Super Mario Maker 2

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 202 (LA | FSA)
  2. ↑ "Beware of sea urchins! Don't touch them with your bare hands!" — Sign (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  3. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 95
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 21
  5. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 202
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