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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Spiked Beetle
|image=
|image = [[File:SpikedbeetleOracle.png]]
{{Media
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|Model LANS= File:LANS Spiked Beetle Model.png
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
|Sprite LA= File:LA Spiked Beetle Sprite.png
|habitat = Dungeons, Caves, Ruins
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Spiked Beetle Sprite.png
|weapon = [[Shield]]
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Spiked Beetle Sprite.png
|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Spiked Beetle Sprite.png
|Sprite FS= File:FS Spiked Beetle Sprite.png
|Sprite TMC= File:TMC Spiked Beetle Sprite.png
}}
}}
[[File:SpikedBeetleLA.png|left]]'''Spiked Beetles''' are a type of beetle first encountered up on [[Koholint Island]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. Under normal conditions, without enemies, a Spiked Beetle will crawl around a room at a leisurely pace. When it spots an intruder, it will spin toward the adversaries in hope of stabbing them to death with its razor-sharp carapace. With leverage, an object such as a shield can be used to flip it over, exposing its weak under-belly. Since their first appearance, Spiked Beetles have also been spotted in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.
|caption=
|race=
|game= LA, OoS, OoA, FS, TMC
|other= LA (Cagiva)
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|member=
|attack=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA= {{Damage|attack1= Charge|damage1= 0.50}}
|TMC= {{Damage|attack1= Spin Charge|damage1= 0.25}}
|OoS= {{Damage|attack1= Charge|damage1= 0.50}}
|OoA= {{Damage|attack1= Charge|damage1= 0.50}}
}}
|weapon= {{List|{{Term|Series|Bomb|link}}, {{Term|Series|Cane of Pacci|link}}, {{Term|Series|Gale Seed|link}}, {{Term|Series|Shield|link}}, {{Term|Series|Shovel|link}}}}
|spoils=
|exp=
|theme=
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA= {{HP|LA|2}}
|OoS= {{HP|OoS|1}}
|OoA= {{HP|OoA|1}}
|TMC= {{HP|TMC|2}}
}}}}
{{Term/Store|Spiked Beetle|Spiked Beetles|Series, LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, FS, TMC|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 205 {{Exp Game|LA, OoS, OoA, FS, TMC}}}}</ref>{{Name Ref|LANS}}


{{Figurine|TMC|Spiked Beetle|Appears in dungeons. Covered in hard, spiny shells. Few attacks work on them. You have to flip them over to hurt them.|[[File:Spiked_Beetle_Figurine.gif]]}}  
==Characteristics==
{{Plural|Series|Spiked Beetle}} are turtle-like creatures with pointed spikes on their shells. Their appearance, as well as their Japanese name {{Exp|トゲゾー|Togezō}}, are based on the {{Smw|Spiny}} enemies from the ''{{Smw|Mario (series)|Mario}}'' series. They normally crawl around rooms, charging towards {{Term|Series|Link|link}} and attempting to crash into him with their spiked shells. These shells block most attacks; however, if a {{Term|Series|Spiked Beetle}} is flipped over, its vulnerable underbelly is exposed. Their charges can be defended against with the {{Term|Series|Shield|link}}, which also flips them over;<ref>{{Cite|Good defense is the best offense against spikes.|Owl Statue|OoS}}</ref> however, a number of other items can also be used to flip them over, such as the {{Term|Series|Cane of Pacci|link}} and the {{Term|Series|Shovel|link}}.


==Strategy==
==={{LA|-}}===
[[File:Togezo FS.png|50px|left]]
{{Plural|LANS|Spiked Beetle}} in {{LA}} inhabit {{Plural|LANS|Dungeon|link}}; they are found in {{Term|LANS|Tail Cave|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Bottle Grotto|link}}, and {{Term|LANS|Angler's Tunnel|link}}. They slowly crawl about the room, immediately dashing towards {{Term|LANS|Link|link}} in a straight line to attack when they spot him. When they are upright, they are completely invulnerable to all attacks. Only by blocking their attack with the {{Term|LANS|Shield|link}} can they be flipped over, exposing their weak underbellies. If left alone, they will eventually flip back onto their feet.
A shield helps greatly against Spiked Beetles, as it is the only item capable of revealing their weak underbellies. However, in the Oracle Series, Link is also able to rid the monsters from his path by use of [[Mystical Seeds#Gale Seeds|Gale Seeds]]. In ''The Minish Cap'', Link can also use the [[Cane of Pacci]] to flip them over.
 
==={{OoS|-}}===
{{Plural|OoS|Spiked Beetle}} in {{OoS}} appear identically to their appearance in {{LA}}. When {{Term|OoS|Link|link}} comes into their view, they will charge at him in a straight line. They can be flipped over with the {{Term|OoS|Shield|link}} as before; however, they can also be flipped over with the {{Term|OoS|Shovel|link}}. {{Term|OoS|Link}} can also use or shoot {{Plural|OoS|Gale Seed|link}} at them, warping them out of the room. They are found in {{Term|OoS|Poison Moth's Lair|link}}, {{Term|OoS|Dancing Dragon Dungeon|link}}, the {{Term|OoS|Ancient Ruins|link}}, the {{Term|OoS|Sword & Shield Maze|link}}, and the {{Term|OoS|Hero's Cave|link}}.
 
==={{OoA|-}}===
{{Plural|OoA|Spiked Beetle}} in {{OoA}} appear identically to their appearance in {{LA}}. When {{Term|OoA|Link|link}} comes into their view, they will charge at him in a straight line. They can be flipped over with the {{Term|OoA|Shield|link}} as before; however, they can also be flipped over with the {{Term|OoA|Shovel|link}}. {{Term|OoA|Link}} can also use or shoot {{Plural|OoA|Gale Seed|link}} at them, warping them out of the room. They are found in the {{Term|OoA|Wing Dungeon|link}} and the {{Term|OoA|Hero's Cave|link}}.
 
==={{FS|-}}===
{{Plural|FS|Spiked Beetle}} in {{FS}} behave similarly to their previous incarnations, though they withdraw into their shells and spin at the {{Plural|FS|Link|link}} while homing in on them rather than charging in straight lines. The {{Term|FS|Shield|link}} remains the only item that can flip them over, and is typically provided near areas where {{Plural|FS|Spiked Beetle}} can be found. They appear slightly more reminiscent of Spinies from the ''Mario'' series, being shelled reptilian creatures. They are found in the {{Term|FS|Chambers of Insight|link}}, the {{Term|FS|Sea of Trees|link}}, {{Term|FS|Death Mountain (Stage)|link}}, and {{Term|FS|Vaati's Palace|link}}, as well as the {{Term|FS|Realm of Memories|link}} and the {{Term|FS|Hero's Trial|link}}.
 
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Figurines|TMC}}
{{Plural|TMC|Spiked Beetle}} in {{TMC}} appear identically to their appearance in {{FS}}. They will withdraw into their shells and hurl themselves at {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} in a spinning attack. While the {{Term|TMC|Shield|link}} can still be used to block and flip them over, the {{Term|TMC|Cane of Pacci|link}} can also be used to turn them onto their backs. The explosions of well-placed {{Plural|TMC|Bomb|link}} can be used to flip them over, as well. They appear in the {{Term|TMC|Cave of Flames|link}} and the {{Term|TMC|Palace of Winds|link}}.
 
==Other Appearances==
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
A Spiked Beetle makes an appearance in the {{LA|Cagiva}}, alongside a [[Stalfos]] and a [[Shrouded Stalfos]] fighting Link as soon as he entered the [[Tail Cave]].
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In terms of appearance and weakness, Spiked Beetles are very similar to [[Turtle (Enemy)|Turtles]] appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
* {{Plural|Series|Beetle (Enemy)|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Spiny Beetle|link}} were confused with {{Plural|Series|Spiked Beetle}} in the enemy roster of the Nintendo Player's Guide for {{LA|-}}, both being given the same method of defeat (by flipping them over) despite not having any relation to this enemy.
*In ''Four Swords'' and ''The Minish Cap'', their appearance is very similar to that of the [[smw:Spiny|Spiny]] from the [[smw:Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. Both creatures also share the same name, "Togezō" (トゲゾー), in Japanese.
 
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==Nomenclature==
{{Names
The name {{Term|Series|Spiked Beetle}} refers to the enemy's spiny shell. The name may be derived from {{Smw|Buzzy Beetle}}s, another turtle-like enemy in the ''Mario'' series that are similar to Spinies, but without spiked shells. Their Japanese name, "Togezō", comes from the word {{Exp|棘|toge}}, meaning thorn.
|English=  
 
|Japanese= {{Exp|Togezô (Thorn)|トゲゾー}}
{{Nomenclature}}
|Spanish=  
 
|Spanish(LA)=  
===Other Names===
|Spanish(SP)=
{{Other Names
|French=
|-
|French(CA)= 
| Togezoh<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS |guide= Versus |page= 26 {{Exp Game|OoS}}}}</ref>
|French(FR)=
| {{OoS}}
|German=
| {{Guide|OoS|Versus}}
|Italian=  
| {{E}}
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:LADX Spiked Beetle Flipped Sprite.png|A flipped {{Term|LA|Spiked Beetle}} from {{LA|-}}
</gallery>
 
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Snapper (Turtle)|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Terrorpin|link}}
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{Categories
|Beetle Enemies, Mario, Nintendo Enemies
|enemies= LA, LADX, LANS, OoS, OoA, FS, TMC
}}
}}
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