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  |Sprite LADX= File:LADX Tail Key Sprite.png
  |Sprite LANS= File:LANS Tail Key Sprite.png
  |Sprite LANS= File:LANS Tail Key Icon.png
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|location= [[Mysterious Woods]]<ref name="Location">{{Cite Book|quote=Pick the Sleepy Toadstool and have the Witch use it to make Magic Powder, then return to the Raccoon and sprinkle Magic Powder on it. You'll find that it was really Tarin, who had been under a mysterious spell. Now, when you head north, you'll find a path that will lead you to the Tail Key.|book=The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America Inc. & Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd.|page=25}}</ref>
|location= [[Mysterious Woods]]<ref name="Location">{{Cite Guide|quote= Pick the Sleepy Toadstool and have the Witch use it to make Magic Powder, then return to the Raccoon and sprinkle Magic Powder on it. You'll find that it was really Tarin, who had been under a mysterious spell. Now, when you head north, you'll find a path that will lead you to the Tail Key.|game= LA |guide= Nintendo |page=25}}</ref>
|uses= Unlocking the [[Tail Cave]]<ref name="E 140">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 140{{Exp Game|LA}}}}</ref>
|uses= Unlocking the [[Tail Cave]]<ref name="E 140">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 140 {{Exp Game|LA, LADX}}}}</ref>
|comp= [[Angler Key]]<br/>[[Bird Key]]<br/>[[Face Key]]<br/>[[Slime Key]]
|comp= {{List|[[Angler Key]], [[Bird Key]], [[Face Key]], [[Slime Key]]}}
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The {{Term/Store|Tail Key||Series, LA, LADX, LANS}} is an item in {{LA}}.<ref name="E 140"/>{{Note|The Tail Key is also referred to as the '''Tail Cave Key''' in {{Guide|LA|Nintendo}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA|guide= Nintendo|page= 26}}</ref> However, as the in-game name takes precedence, it is not considered [[Guidelines:Canon|Canon]].}}
The {{Term/Store|Tail Key||Series, LA, LADX, LANS}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref name="E 140"/><ref>{{Cite|Tail Key<br/>Found deep inside the Mysterious Forest.|Inventory|LANS}}</ref>{{Name Ref|LA (Cagiva)}}


==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
==={{LA|-}}===
==={{LA|-}}===
The {{Term|LADX|Tail Key}} is found in a {{Term|LADX|Treasure Chest|link}} located in the [[Mysterious Woods]]. At first, {{Term|LADX|Link|link}} can not access it, as the forest is looping over itself due to [[Tarin]] being transformed into a [[Raccoon]].<ref>{{Cite|Heh heh heh ho! You're goin' ta be lost, thanks to me! Heh heh! |Tarin|LADX}}</ref> Link must sprinkle [[Magic Powder]] on Tarin to return him to his human form, thus preventing the forest to loop and being able to access the {{Term|LADX|Treasure Chest}} located to the north.<ref name="Location"/>
The {{Term|LANS|Tail Key}} is found in a {{Term|LANS|Treasure Chest|link}} located in the [[Mysterious Woods]]. At first, {{Term|LANS|Link|link}} can not access it, as the forest is looping over itself due to [[Tarin]] being transformed into a [[Raccoon]].<ref>{{Cite|Heh heh heh ho! You're goin' ta be lost, thanks to me! Heh heh! |Tarin|LANS}}</ref> Link must sprinkle [[Magic Powder]] on Tarin to return him to his human form, thus preventing the forest to loop and being able to access the {{Term|LANS|Treasure Chest}} located to the north.<ref name="Location"/>


{{Term|LADX|Link}} can use it to open the Tail Cave's gate by inserting it into the {{Term|LADX|Tale Keyhole|link}}.<ref name="E 140"/>
{{Term|LANS|Link}} can use it to open the Tail Cave's gate by inserting it into the {{Term|LANS|Tail Keyhole|link}}.<ref name="E 140"/><ref>{{Cite|You got the {{Color|LANS Pink|Tail Key}}! Now you can open the Tail Cave gate!|Game Screen|LANS}}</ref>


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
In the {{LA|Cagiva}}, after arriving at the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Mysterious Forest|link}}, {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link|link}} finds that {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tarin|link}} is being attacked by a {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Boarblin|link}}. After attacking it with a kick, the defeated {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Boarblin}} falls on a box, crushing it. Inside, they find the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Key}}. {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link}} then uses the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Key|display= Key}} to open {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Cave|link}}.
In the {{LA|Cagiva}}, after arriving at the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Mysterious Forest|link}}, {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link|link}} finds that {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tarin|link}} is been attacked by a {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Boarblin|link}}. After attacking it with a kick, the defeated {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Boarblin}} falls on a box, crushing it. Inside, they find the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Key}}. {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link}} then uses the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Key|display= Key}} to open {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Cave|link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
The Japanese name of [[Moldorm]], the [[Boss]] of the [[Tail Cave]], is ''Degu Tail'', which may explain the name of this item.
The Japanese name of {{Term|LANS|Moldorm (Boss)|link}}, the {{Term|LANS|Boss|link}} of the {{Term|LANS|Tail Cave|link}}, is {{Romanize|デグテール|Degu Tēru|Degu Tail|2}}, which may explain the name of this item.
{{Nomenclature}}
{{Nomenclature}}
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
|-
| Tail Cave Key<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA |guide= Nintendo |page= 26}}</ref>
| {{LA}}
| {{Guide|LA|Nintendo}}
| {{E}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:LA Tail Key Artwork 2.png|Artwork of the {{Term|LADX|Tail Key}} from the {{LA|-}} Player's Guide
File:LA Tail Key Artwork 2.png|Artwork of the {{Term|LADX|Tail Key}} from the {{LA|-}} Player's Guide
File:LA Link Finding the Tail Key.png|{{Term|LADX|Link}} finding the {{Term|LADX|Tail Key}} from {{LA|DX|-}}
File:LA Link Finding the Tail Key.png|{{Term|LADX|Link}} finding the {{Term|LADX|Tail Key}} from {{LADX|-}}
File:LA (Cagiva) Tail Key.jpg|{{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link}} and {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tarin}} finding the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Key}} from the {{LA|-}} manga by Ataru Cagiva
File:LA (Cagiva) Tail Key.jpg|{{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link}} and {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tarin}} finding the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Key}} from the {{LA|-}} manga by Ataru Cagiva
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Angler Key]]
* {{Term|Series|Angler Key|link}}
* [[Bird Key]]
* {{Term|Series|Bird Key|link}}
* [[Face Key]]
* {{Term|Series|Face Key|link}}
* [[Slime Key]]
* {{Term|Series|Slime Key|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Tail Keyhole|link}}


{{Notes}}
{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}


Latest revision as of 02:27, 8 April 2024

The Tail Key is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.[2][3][name references needed]

Location and Uses

Link's Awakening

The Tail Key is found in a Treasure Chest located in the Mysterious Woods. At first, Link can not access it, as the forest is looping over itself due to Tarin being transformed into a Raccoon.[4] Link must sprinkle Magic Powder on Tarin to return him to his human form, thus preventing the forest to loop and being able to access the Treasure Chest located to the north.[1]

Link can use it to open the Tail Cave's gate by inserting it into the Tail Keyhole.[2][5]

Other Appearances

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

Non-Canon Information

In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, after arriving at the Mysterious Forest, Link finds that Tarin is being attacked by a Boarblin. After attacking it with a kick, the defeated Boarblin falls on a box, crushing it. Inside, they find the Tail Key. Link then uses the Key to open Tail Cave.

Nomenclature

The Japanese name of Moldorm, the Boss of the Tail Cave, is デグテール (Degu Tail), which may explain the name of this item.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
长尾钥匙 (Cháng wěi yàoshi) (LANS) 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Worm Key
  • Worm Key
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Chiave Coda (LA | LADX)[6]
  • Chiave della coda (LANS)
  • Same as English.
  • Same as English.
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Llave tail (LANS)Same as English.
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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
Tail Cave Key[8]
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
Tail Cave Key[8]
Link's Awakening

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

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • Artwork of the Tail Key from the Link's Awakening Player's Guide

    Artwork of the Tail Key from the Link's Awakening Player's Guide

  • Link finding the Tail Key from Link's Awakening DX

    Link finding the Tail Key from Link's Awakening DX

  • Link and Tarin finding the Tail Key from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

    Link and Tarin finding the Tail Key from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pick the Sleepy Toadstool and have the Witch use it to make Magic Powder, then return to the Raccoon and sprinkle Magic Powder on it. You'll find that it was really Tarin, who had been under a mysterious spell. Now, when you head north, you'll find a path that will lead you to the Tail Key." (The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 25)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 140 (LA | LADX)
  3. ↑ "Tail Key
    Found deep inside the Mysterious Forest.    " — Items (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  4. ↑ "Heh heh heh ho! You're goin' ta be lost, thanks to me! Heh heh!" — Tarin (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  5. ↑ "You got the Tail Key! Now you can open the Tail Cave gate!" — Game Screen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  6. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 140
  7. ↑ "Nun hast Du den Wurmschlüssel in der Hand! Sicher kannst Du damit den Wurmpalast öffnen." — N/A (Link's Awakening, German localization)
  8. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 26
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