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{{Item
{{Infobox Item
|name = Flippers
|image=  
|image = [[File:Flippers.png|100px|Official artwork of the flippers]]
{{Media
|caption =  
|Artwork ALttP= File:ALttP Zora's Flippers Artwork.png
|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]]''
|Artwork LA= File:LA Flippers Artwork.png
|cost =  
|Artwork OoS= File:OoS Zora's Flippers Artwork.png
|uses = Allows Link to swim in sea and in deep water
|Artwork OoA= File:OoA Zora's Flippers Artwork.png
|comp = [[Zora Scale]]s<br>[[Mermaid Suit]]<br>[[Tunic#Zora Armor|Zora Armor]]
|Render ALBW= File:ALBW Zora's Flippers Render.png
|Model ALBW= File:ALBW Zora's Flippers Model.png
|Model LANS= File:LANS Flippers Model.png
|Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Zora's Flippers Sprite.png
|Sprite LA= File:LA Flippers Sprite.png
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Flippers Sprite.png
|Sprite LANS= File:LANS Flippers Icon.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Zora's Flippers Sprite.png
|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Zora's Flippers Sprite.png
|Sprite TMC= File:TMC Flippers Sprite.png
|Sprite ALBW= File:ALBW Zora's Flippers Icon.png
}}
}}
'''Flippers''', also known as the '''Zora's Flippers''' in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and the [[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' series]], 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]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.
|caption=
|game= ALttP, LA, OoS, OoA, TMC, ALBW
|other= AST, CoH
|cost=
|uses=
{{List|
Swimming in deep water<ref name="E 123">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 123{{Exp Game|ALttP, LA, OoS, OoA, TMC, ALBW}}}}</ref>,
[[Diving]],
}}
|comp= {{List|[[Zora Scale]], [[Mermaid Suit]], [[Zora Armor]]}}
}}
The {{Term/Store|Flippers||Series, LA, LADX, LANS, TMC}},{{Exp Game|LA, TMC}}<ref name="E 123"/>{{Name Ref|LANS}} also known as the {{Term/Store|Zora's Flippers|Zora's Flippers|ALttP, OoS, OoA, ALBW, CoH}},{{Exp Game|ALttP, OoS, OoA, ALBW, CoH}}<ref name="E 123"/><ref name= "CoH Obtain">{{Cite|You got the {{Color|CoH Yellow|Zora's Flippers}}! These will let you swim through deep water, like in {{Color|CoH Blue|Lake Hylia}}!|N/A|CoH}}</ref> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.


==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
===''A Link to the Past''===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
[[File:Zora's Flippers Sprite LttP.gif|left|40px|Flippers from ''A Link to the Past'']]
{{Manual|ALttP|Zora's Flippers|These Flippers belong to Zora the man-fish, whose domain is the wet blue yonder. They are a necessity — you cannot swim without them (If you try swimming without the Flippers you will be returned to land). To get through this adventure, you must get your feet wet, so find the Flippers as soon as possible.}}
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]].
{{Manual|ALttP&FS|Zora's Flippers|The flippers allow the wearer to swim in the water.}}
[[File:ALttP Zora's Flippers Icon.png|36px]]
The Zora's Flippers can be bought from {{Term|ALttP|King Zora|link}} for 500 [[Rupee]]s at the [[Zora's Waterfall]] in {{ALttP}}. They allow [[Link]] to swim in deep water and to use [[Whirlpool Waterway]]s to warp between bodies of water. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version, Link is able to [[Diving|dive]] underwater while swimming. This can be used to avoid enemy attacks and 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.
==={{LA|-}}===
{{Manual|LA|Flippers|If you acquire the Flippers, you'll be able to swim! When in the water, press the A Button to swim and the B Button to dive.}}
The Flippers are obtained in the [[Angler's Tunnel]] in {{LA}}. They allow Link to swim and dive underwater by pressing the B button,<ref>{{Cite|You've got the Flippers! If you press the B Button while you swim, you can dive underwater!|N/A|LADX}}</ref> which is required to enter the [[Catfish's Maw]].<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 58}}</ref> By diving underwater, Link can avoid attacks from enemies while swimming.


===''Link's Awakening''===
==={{OoS|-}}===
[[File:LAflippers.gif|left|35px|Flippers from ''Link's Awakening'']][[File:LA - Flippers.png|right|150px]]
{{Manual|OoS|Zora's Flippers|You'll be able to swim after you get the Zora's Flipers. Use the + Control Pad to swim and the B Button to dive underwater. Press the A Button repeatedly {{Typo|able|to be able}} to swim faster.}}
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).
The Zora's Flippers are received from the [[Master Diver]] at the [[Sunken City]] if Link retrieves the [[Master's Plaque]] for him in {{OoS}}. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short period of time. If the [[Zora Ring]] is worn, he can dive for an infinite length of time.


===''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons''===
==={{OoA|-}}===
[[File:Flippers2.png|left|45px|Flippers from ''Oracle of Seasons'']]
{{Manual|OoA|Zora's Flippers|You'll be able to swim after you get the Zora's Flipers. Use the + Control Pad to swim and the B Button to dive underwater. Press the A Button repeatedly to swim faster.}}
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).
The Zora's Flippers are found in [[Cheval's Tomb]] in the [[Yoll Graveyard]] in {{OoA|-}}. They are used to pass [[Cheval]]'s tests in order to get the [[Cheval Rope]]. Link can later find the [[Mermaid Suit]], an upgrade to the Flippers. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short period of time. If the [[Zora Ring]] is worn, 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]].
==={{TMC|-}}===
The {{Term|TMC|Flippers}} can be found in a sewer underneath the {{Term|TMC|Royal Hyrule Library|link}} after returning all the missing books in {{TMC}}. With the {{Term|TMC|Flippers}}, {{Term|TMC|Link}} is able to gain entrance to the {{Term|TMC|Temple of Droplets|link}} at {{Term|TMC|Lake Hylia|link}}.


===''The Minish Cap''===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
[[File:Flippers_TMC.gif|left|40px|Flippers from ''The Minish Cap'']]
Link receives the Zora's Flippers from [[Oren]] at [[Zora's Domain]] after returning the [[Smooth Gem]] stolen by the [[Shady Guy]] in {{ALBW}}. They allow Link to swim and dive in deep water.
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]].
{{clear}}


===''Twilight Princess''===
==Other Appearances==
{{main|Zora Armor}}
{{Ambig|Start}}
While not specifically mentioned or named, the [[Zora Armor]] includes flipper-like boots that are likely intended to be Zora's Flippers. These allow Link to swim while underwater.
==={{AST|-}}===
In {{AST}}, the Zora's Flippers can be bought from King Zora for 300 Rupees. If the [[Hero of Light]] talks to King Zora during a raining period, he will sell the Flippers for 150 Rupees instead. They allow the hero to swim in deep water, which is required to enter Level 2.
 
==={{CoH|-}}===
In {{CoH}}, the Zora's Flippers are received from the {{Term|CoH|Prince|link}} after waking him up.<ref>{{Cite|Here, take these {{Color|CoH Yellow|flippers}} as thanks!|Prince|CoH}}</ref> They allow the hero to swim in deep water like {{Term|CoH|Lake Hylia|link}}, allowing easier access to the {{Term|CoH|Frozen Grotto|link}} and general mobility around the map.<ref name="CoH Obtain"/>
{{Ambig|End}}
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:flippers-alttp.png|Link holding up Zora's Flippers as he purchases Zora's Flippers from [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|King Zora]] at [[Zora's Waterfall]] in ''A Link to the Past''
File:flippers-alttp.png|Link obtaining the Zora's Flippers from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Link Swimming Artwork.png|Artwork of Link swimming with the Zora's Flippers from {{ALttP&FS|-}}
File:ALttP Link Zora's Flippers Artwork.png|Artwork of Link swimming with the Flippers from {{LA|-}}
File:LA Flippers Artwork 2.png|Artwork from {{Guide|LA|Nintendo}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
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{{Names
{{Ref}}
|English=
{{Categories
|Japanese= {{Japanese|水かき|Mizukaki|Flippers|3}}, {{Japanese|ゾーラの水かき|Zōra no Mizukaki|Zora's Flippers|3}}
|items= LA, LADX, LANS, TMC, CoH
|Spanish=  
|Spanish(LA)=
|Spanish(SP)= {{exp|Fins, Zora Fins|Aletas, Aletas de Zora}}
|French=
|French(CA)=
|French(FR)= Palmes, Palmes Zora
|German= Flossen, Zoras Flossen
|Italian= Pinne di Zora
}}
}}
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