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|image = [[File:Flippers.png|150px|Official artwork of the flippers]]
|image = [[File:Flippers.png|150px|Official artwork of the flippers]]
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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[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: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
|game = {{ALTTP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OOA}}<br>{{OOS}}<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>{{ALBW}}
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|uses = Allows Link to swim in sea and in deep water
|uses = Allows Link to swim in sea and in deep water
|comp = [[Zora Scale]]s<br>[[Mermaid Suit]]<br>[[Zora Armor]]
|comp = [[Zora Scale]]s<br>[[Mermaid Suit]]<br>[[Zora Armor]]
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'''Flippers''', also known as the '''Zora's Flippers''' in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the [[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' series]] and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' is an item that allows [[Link]] to swim. It first appeared in ''A Link to the Past'' and returned in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' and ''A Link Between Worlds''.
'''Flippers''', also known as the '''Zora's Flippers''' in {{ALTTP}}, the [[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' series]] and {{ALBW}} is an item that allows [[Link]] to swim. It first appeared in ''A Link to the Past'' and returned in {{LA}}, {{OOA}}, {{OOS}}, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' and ''A Link Between Worlds''.


==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
===''A Link to the Past''===
===''A Link to the Past''===
[[File:Zora'sFlippers.png|left|Flippers from ''A Link to the Past'']]
[[File:Zora'sFlippers.png|left|Flippers from ''A Link to the Past'']]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Zora's Flippers are bought from [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|King Zora]] for 500 [[Rupee]]s and are required to reach certain areas of the game. They allow Link to use the [[Whirlpool Waterway]]s to warp between bodies of water. Link can obtain them once he obtains the [[Power Bracelet#Power Gloves, Titan's Mitt, and the Gauntlets|Power Glove]].
In {{ALTTP}}, Zora's Flippers are bought from [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|King Zora]] for 500 [[Rupee]]s and are required to reach certain areas of the game. They allow Link to use the [[Whirlpool Waterway]]s to warp between bodies of water. Link can obtain them once he obtains the [[Power Bracelet#Power Gloves, Titan's Mitt, and the Gauntlets|Power Glove]].


In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Link is able to dive underwater while swimming, much like in later games. This can be used to avoid attacks or certain traps.
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Link is able to dive underwater while swimming, much like in later games. This can be used to avoid attacks or certain traps.
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===''Link's Awakening''===
===''Link's Awakening''===
[[File:LAflippers.gif|left|25px|Flippers from ''Link's Awakening'']]
[[File:LAflippers.gif|left|25px|Flippers from ''Link's Awakening'']]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the Flippers are not purchased, but instead obtained from the [[Angler's Tunnel]]. The Flippers allow Link to dive underwater, an action that is necessary to enter the [[Catfish's Maw]] and to obtain various [[Heart Container#Pieces of Heart|Pieces of Heart]]. By diving underwater, Link can avoid attacks from [[River Zora|Zora]]s and other enemies while swimming (when he can't use weapons).
In {{LA}}, the Flippers are not purchased, but instead obtained from the [[Angler's Tunnel]]. The Flippers allow Link to dive underwater, an action that is necessary to enter the [[Catfish's Maw]] and to obtain various [[Heart Container#Pieces of Heart|Pieces of Heart]]. By diving underwater, Link can avoid attacks from [[River Zora|Zora]]s and other enemies while swimming (when he can't use weapons).
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===''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons''===
===''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons''===
[[File:Zora's Flippers.png|left|Zora's Flippers]]
[[File:Zora's Flippers.png|left|Zora's Flippers]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', the Zora's Flippers are found in [[Cheval's Tomb]] in [[Yoll Graveyard]]. They are used to pass [[Cheval]]'s tests in order to get [[Cheval Rope]]. Later in the game, Link can find the [[Mermaid Suit]], an upgrade for the Flippers, in the [[Mermaid's Cave]]. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short while (if he is wearing the [[Magic Ring#Zora Ring|Zora Ring]], he can dive for an infinite length of time).
In {{OOA}}, the Zora's Flippers are found in [[Cheval's Tomb]] in [[Yoll Graveyard]]. They are used to pass [[Cheval]]'s tests in order to get [[Cheval Rope]]. Later in the game, Link can find the [[Mermaid Suit]], an upgrade for the Flippers, in the [[Mermaid's Cave]]. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short while (if he is wearing the [[Magic Ring#Zora Ring|Zora Ring]], he can dive for an infinite length of time).


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', the Zora's Flippers are rewarded to Link in [[Sunken City]] if he can find the [[Master's Plaque]] and bring it back to the [[Master Diver]] with the help of [[Dimitri]].
In {{OOS}}, the Zora's Flippers are rewarded to Link in [[Sunken City]] if he can find the [[Master's Plaque]] and bring it back to the [[Master Diver]] with the help of [[Dimitri]].


===''The Minish Cap''===
===''The Minish Cap''===
[[File:Flippers_TMC.gif|left|40px|Flippers from ''The Minish Cap'']]
[[File:Flippers TMC.gif|left|40px|Flippers from ''The Minish Cap'']]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Link finds the Flippers as a [[Minish Link|Minish]] in a sewer underneath [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Town's]] [[library]] after a long sidequest which involves returning overdue books. [[Librari]], a [[Minish]] elder, sends Link down into the sewer. With these flippers, Link is able to gain entrance to the [[Temple of Droplets]] at [[Lake Hylia]].
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Link finds the Flippers as a [[Minish Link|Minish]] in a sewer underneath [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Town's]] [[library]] after a long sidequest which involves returning overdue books. [[Librari]], a [[Minish]] elder, sends Link down into the sewer. With these flippers, Link is able to gain entrance to the [[Temple of Droplets]] at [[Lake Hylia]].
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===''A Link Between Worlds''===
===''A Link Between Worlds''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', the Zora's Flippers are found at [[Zora's Waterfall|Zora's Domain]]. Once Link returns the [[Smooth Gem]] to [[Oren|Queen Oren]] pool, she returns to normal and gives the young hero the Zora's Flippers as a sign of her gratitude.<ref>{{Cite|They will allow you to swim and dive, so you may travel the rivers and roam the lakes.|Oren|ALBW}}</ref>
In {{ALBW}}, the Zora's Flippers are found at [[Zora's Waterfall|Zora's Domain]]. Once Link returns the [[Smooth Gem]] to [[Oren|Queen Oren]] pool, she returns to normal and gives the young hero the Zora's Flippers as a sign of her gratitude.<ref>{{Cite|They will allow you to swim and dive, so you may travel the rivers and roam the lakes.|Oren|ALBW}}</ref>


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