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|name = Great Fairy
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|image = [[File:Great_Fairy.png|300px]]
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|gender = Female
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|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Great Fairy Sprite.png
|Sprite FS= File:FS Great Fairy of Forest Sprite.png
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA GBA Screen Great Fairy.gif
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'''Great Fairies''' are large humanoid [[Fairy|fairies]] that have appeared in various [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' titles]]. Their main purpose is to heal [[Link]] whenever he is wounded and will also recover his [[Magic Meter|magic power]] in games such as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.<ref>{{cite|When you are weary of battle, please come back to visit me!|Great Fairy|OOT}}</ref> In other titles, like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', they also bless Link with new items, powers or upgrades of his existing equipment. The Great Fairies' appearances differ vastly between games, and most of them can be found living within a [[Great Fairy Fountain]].
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|race= {{Term|Series|Fairy|link}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 228 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref>
|gender= Female{{Exp Game|OoT, MM}}<ref>{{Cite|They say that a beautiful fairy lives on top of Death Mountain! Don't you want to see her?|Goron|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|He gives me the creeps! That mask salesman was the... Sorry...just thinking aloud. But {{Color|MM3D Red|three days}}? Even if we never sleep, that still leaves us with a measly {{Color|MM3D Red|72 hours}}! Talk about demanding! Well, don't just stand there! We're going to see the {{Color|MM3D Red|Great Fairy}}! Look, you want to find the Skull Kid, don't you? The Great Fairy will know what he's up to. She watches over everything. And just between you and me, the Skull Kid is no match for the Great Fairy. I'm pretty sure the Great Fairy lives in a {{Color|MM3D Red|shrine}} somewhere here in town. Where? Well...somewhere! Don't press me for details! I don't come to this town very often. You could try talking to one of those {{Color|MM3D Red|kids}} who hang out around town. One of them might know where the shrine is!|Tatl|MM3D}}</ref>
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|other= SSBB, HW, SSBU, HWAoC
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{{Term/Store|Great Fairy|Great Fairies|Series, ALttP, LANS, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, FS, TWW, TWWHD, TMC, TP, TPHD, BotW|plural}},{{Exp Game|ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, FS, TWW, TMC, TP, BotW}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 228,{{Exp Game|ALttP}} 239 {{Exp Game|OoT, OoT3D}} & 277 {{Exp Game|TP, TPHD}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Great Fairy|Game Screen|LANS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 192 {{Exp Game|MM, MM3D}} & 233 {{Exp Game|TWW, TWWHD}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 82 {{Exp Game|FS}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Somewhere in Hyrule, there's a {{Color|TMC Green|Great Fairy}} who helps honest adventurers. If you see her, answer her every question truthfully! PEEP!|Cucco Chick|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Would you be willing to make an offering of rupees to the {{Color|BotW Blue|Great Fairy}} on my behalf?|Toren|BotW}}</ref> also known as '''Guardian Spirits''',{{Exp Game|BotW}}<ref>{{Cite|If you need anything, please find it here in our village. The {{Color|BotW Blue|clothing shop}}, {{Color|BotW Blue|materials shop}}, {{Color|BotW Blue|general shop}}, and {{Color|BotW Blue|inn}} should be able to provide everything you need. Oh, and just between you and me, there's also a {{Color|BotW Red|shrine}} in the hills of this village. They say up and behind those hills resides Kakariko's {{Color|BotW Blue|guardian spirit}}. I hear she's incredibly beautiful. I'm too intimidated to go see for myself, though... It's said that she offers a special blessing to those that visit her... You should go there and see for yourself.|Dorian|BotW}}</ref> are recurring characters in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are large humanoid {{Plural|Series|Fairy|link}}.<ref>https://zelda.com/about/</ref> Their main purpose is to heal {{Term|Series|Link|link}} whenever he is wounded and will also recover his {{Term|Series|Magic Power|link}} in games that incorporate a {{Term|Series|Magic Meter|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|When you are weary of battle, please come back to visit me!|Great Fairy|OoT}}</ref> In other titles, such as {{OoT}} and {{TWW}}, they also bless {{Term|Series|Link}} with new items, powers, or upgrades of his existing equipment. The {{Plural|Series|Great Fairy}}' appearance differ vastly between games, and most of them can be found living within a {{Term|Series|Great Fairy Fountain|link}}.


==Appearances==
==Biography==
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
[[File:GreatFairy(LoZ).gif|left|25px]]
In {{TLoZ}}, while not specifically referred to as a Great Fairy, and appearing as a normal [[Fairy]], there are a few ponds in the [[Hyrule]] overworld where they can be found. These pool-dwelling Fairies have the same role as Great Fairies in later games; they will only appear if Link approaches their pond with less than full health, and will instantly recover all of his [[Heart]]s.
While not referred to as a Great Fairy and are in the appearance of a normal Fairy, there are a few areas in the [[Hyrule]] overworld where a pond housing a fairy can be found. These specific fairies have the same role as later Great Fairies: they will only appear if Link approaches their pond with injury and will instantly recover all of his hearts. As such, these fairies are probably what inspired the Great Fairies in later ''Zelda'' titles.


===''A Link to the Past''===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
Several Great Fairies appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
In {{ALttP}}, Great Fairies can easily be found scattered throughout Hyrule in either caves or holes. When Link approaches one, she will completely heal his wounds. Great Fairies seem able to maintain their normal forms even while in the [[Dark World]], despite its corrupting effects.


====Common Great Fairies====
At the [[Waterfall of Wishing]] near [[Zora's Waterfall]] lives a Great Fairy who is known to be a friend of [[Venus]].<ref>{{Cite|I cannot grant any more wishes for you, but a friend of mine might be able to... She lives in the Waterfall Of Wishing near Zora's lake. I will return your Rupees to you. May you be happy...|Venus|ALttP}}</ref> She looks identical to Venus with the exception of her wings, which are smaller and more green. The Fairy at the Waterfall of Wishing appears when Link throws various items into the [[Mysterious Pond]] and will ask him if he was the one who dropped them. She will return any item thrown by the hero, but if he drops certain items, she will instead give him better items or upgrades of the item if Link answers her questions honestly.<ref>{{Cite|Hello there. Did you drop this? I like an honest person. I will give you something better in return.|Great Fairy|ALttP}}</ref> These include the [[Boomerang]], which she upgrades to the [[Magical Boomerang]], the blue Level-1 [[Fighter's Shield]], which she upgrades to the [[Red Shield]], and a {{Term|ALttP|Bottle|link}}, which she fills with {{Term|ALttP|Green Potion|link}}.
[[File:FairyBig.gif|left]]
These Great Fairies are the most common ones out of all the Great Fairies in ''A Link to the Past'', and as such, they can easily be found scattered throughout [[Hyrule]] in either caves or holes. When Link approaches her, she will completely heal the young hero's wounds.


====Waterfall of Wishing Fairy====  
==={{LA|-}}===
[[File:Waterfallofwishingfairy.png|thumb|160px|Venus's friend at the [[Waterfall of Wishing]]]]
In {{LA}}, Great Fairies are found scattered throughout certain areas of [[Koholint Island]], usually in a cave that houses a small pond and two Fairy statues. They heal Link's wounds when approached. Not all Great Fairies in {{LA|-}} live in a cave, there is one that lives in a small pond in the [[Mysterious Woods]]. There is also the [[Fairy Queen]] who only makes an appearance in {{LA|DX}}, and resides in the last room of the [[Color Dungeon]], a dungeon exclusive to {{LA|DX|-}}. As thanks for visiting her, she rewards Link with the "power of color"; a choice between the [[Red Clothes]], which increases Link's attack power, or the [[Blue Clothes]], which increases Link's defense.<ref>{{Cite|Welcome, Link . I admire you for coming this far. I will give you the power of color. If you want offense, choose red. If you want defense choose blue. Which power do you want?|Great Fairy|LADX}}</ref> Link can visit the Fairy Queen again to swap between the two tunics, but he can never get his green tunic back once he has swapped it for another tunic.
At the [[Waterfall of Wishing]] near [[Zora's Lake]] lives a Great Fairy who is known to be a friend of Venus.<ref>{{cite|I cannot grant any more wishes for you, but a friend of mine might be able to... She lives in the Waterfall Of Wishing near Zora's lake. I will return your Rupees to you. May you be happy...|Venus|A Link to the Past}}</ref> She looks identical to Venus with the exception of her wings, which are smaller and greener. The Fairy at the Waterfall of Wishing appears as Link throws various items into the Mysterious Pond and asks him whether or not he dropped them. She will return items dropped by the young hero, but if he drops certain items, she will instead give him better items or upgrades of the item in return if Link answers the questions honestly. These include the [[Boomerang]], which she upgrades to the [[Boomerang#Magical Boomerang|Magical Boomerang]], the blue Level-1 [[Fighter's Shield]], which she upgrades to the [[Red Shield]], and an empty [[Bottle|Magic Bottle]], which she fills with [[Potion#Green Potion|Medicine of Magic]].


====Venus====
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{Main|Fairy Queen#A Link to the Past|Venus}}
In {{OoT}}, Great Fairies are depicted as giant women who wear ivy vines and leather boots for clothing, and have red hair that is tied into three pigtails. This also marks the first time that Great Fairies are seen without wings. Their locations are scattered throughout Hyrule, where they live in certain Great Fairy Fountains that all have the [[Triforce]] symbol engraved on the floor in front of their pond. By playing "[[Zelda's Lullaby]]" on this symbol, the fountain's Great Fairy will be summoned. Great Fairies, when first called, will bless Link with either a new item or an upgrade. The color of their fountain's walls also vary from either blue or red to signify what kind of blessing they will give. Three of the Great Fairies give out [[Din's Fire]], [[Nayru's Love]] and [[Farore's Wind]]. Another three will upgrade Link's abilities, giving him the [[Spin Attack|Magic Spin Attack]] and the Magic Meter, a larger Magic Meter, and doubled defense in the form of an extended health bar.
[[File:GreatFaerieVenus.gif|left]]
[[Fairy Queen#A Link to the Past|Venus]] is the [[Fairy Queen]] and lives in the middle of [[Lake Hylia]]. Throwing money into the Wishing Well allows her to upgrade Link's carrying capacity of Bombs and Arrows.
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====Fat Fairy====
The Great Fairies can also be summoned again at their fountains to recover Link's health as well as his Magic Meter. All three of the Great Fairies who give out Din's Fire, Nayru's Love and Farore's Wind refer to themselves as the Great Fairy of Magic,<ref>{{Cite|Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Magic! I will give you a magic spell. Please take it.|Great Fairy of Magic|OoT}}</ref> and possibly may be the same Great Fairy. The Great Fairies who bless Link with a magical sword spin attack, a larger Magic Meter, and a defense upgrade are referred to as the Great Fairy of Power,<ref>{{Cite|I am the Great Fairy of Power! I'm going to grant you a sword technique. Receive it now!|Great Fairy of Power|OoT}}</ref> the Great Fairy of Wisdom,<ref>{{Cite|Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Wisdom! I'm going to enhance your magic power. Receive it now!|Great Fairy of Wisdom|OoT}}</ref> and the Great Fairy of Courage, respectively.<ref>{{Cite|Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Courage! I'm going to enhance your defensive power. Receive it now!|Great Fairy of Courage|OoT}}</ref>
[[File:FairyQueenCursed.gif|left]]
The '''Fat Fairy''' can be found in the [[Mysterious Pond]] within the [[Pyramid of Power]] in the [[Dark World]]. To gain access to her hidden fountain, [[Link]] must use the [[Bomb#Super Bomb|Super Bomb]] to blow a hole in the lower levels of the Pyramid. She will grant Link the [[Silver Arrow]]s required to defeat [[Ganon]], and will also power up the [[Swords of A Link to the Past#Tempered Sword|Tempered Sword]] into the [[Swords of A Link to the Past#Golden Sword|Golden Sword]]. Incidentally, the Fat Fairy's appearance can be blamed on a curse put on her by Ganon's magic.<ref>{{cite|I know I don't quite have the figure of a faerie. Ganon's cruel power is to blame! You must defeat Ganon!|Fat Fairy|A Link to the Past}}</ref>


===''Link's Awakening''===
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[[File:Fairy LA.gif|left|40px|A Great Fairy from ''Link's Awakening'']]
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', Great Fairies are in the form of large fairies with bug-like wings and have black hair tied in a ponytail. They are scattered throughout certain areas of [[Koholint Island]], usually in a cave that houses a small pond and two fairy statues. If Link arrives wounded they will appear and recover all of his hearts. Not all Great Fairies in ''Link's Awakening'' live in a cave, for one of them lives in a small pond of the [[Mysterious Woods]]. There is also the [[Fairy Queen]] who only makes an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening#Ports and Remakes|Link's Awakening DX]]'', and resides in the last room of the [[Color Dungeon]], a dungeon exclusive to ''Link's Awakening DX''. As thanks for visiting her, she rewards Link with the 'power of color', a choice between the [[Tunic#Red Clothes|red tunic]], which increases the power of weapons, or the [[Tunic#Blue Clothes|blue tunic]], which increases Link's defense. Link can visit the Fairy Queen again to swap between the two tunics, but he can never get back his green tunic once he has swapped it for another tunic.
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===''Ocarina of Time''===
{{Image|image=OoT GreatFairy.png|type=caption|size=180px|align=right|caption=A Great Fairy as it appears in ''Ocarina of Time''}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Great Fairies are depicted as giant women who wear ivy vines as clothes and leather boots, and have red hair that is tied into three pigtails. This also marks the first time that Great Fairies are seen without wings. Their locations are scattered throughout Hyrule, where they live in certain Great Fairy Fountains that has the [[Triforce]] symbol engraved on the floor in front of their pond. By playing [[Zelda's Lullaby]] on this symbol, they will be summoned. Great Fairies, when first summoned, will bless Link with either a new item or an upgrade. The color of their fountain's walls will also vary from either blue or red to signify what kind of blessing they will give. The Great Fairies who give out [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]], [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Nayru's Love|Nayru's Love]] and [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Farore's Wind|Farore's Wind]] will have red walls. The Great Fairies who simply upgrade Link's powers will have blue walls instead.
 
The Great Fairies can also be summoned again at their fountains to recover Link's health as well as his [[Magic Meter|Magic Power]]. All three of the Great Fairies who give out Din's Fire, Nayru's Love and Farore's Wind refer to themselves as the Great Fairy of Magic,<ref>{{cite|Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Magic! I will give you a magic spell. Please take it.|Great Fairy of Magic|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> and possibly may be the same Great Fairy. The Great Fairies who bless Link with a magical sword spin attack, a larger [[Magic Meter]], and a defense upgrade are referred to as the Great Fairy of Power,<ref>{{cite|I am the Great Fairy of Power! I'm going to grant you a sword technique. Receive it now!|Great Fairy of Power|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> the Great Fairy of Wisdom,<ref>{{cite|Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Wisdom! I'm going to enhance your magic power. Receive it now!|Great Fairy of Wisdom|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> and the Great Fairy of Courage, respectively.<ref>{{Cite|Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Courage! I'm going to enhance your defensive power. Receive it now!|Great Fairy of Courage|Ocarina of Time}}</ref>
 
====Locations and Rewards====
The locations of the Great Fairies as well as the upgrades received in ''Ocarina of Time'' are as follows:
 
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!Name
!Location
!Location
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|<font color=orange>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Magic}}'''</font>
|'''[[Great Fairy of Magic]]'''
|[[Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Zora's Fountain]]<br>[[Desert Colossus]]
|[[Hyrule Castle]]<br/>[[Zora's Fountain]]<br/>[[Desert Colossus]]
|[[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]]<br>[[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Farore's Wind|Farore's Wind]]<br>[[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Nayru's Love|Nayru's Love]]
|[[Din's Fire]]<br/>[[Farore's Wind]]<br/>[[Nayru's Love]]
|-
|-
|<font color=pink>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Power}}'''</font>
|'''[[Great Fairy of Power]]'''
|[[Death Mountain#Death Mountain Trail|Death Mountain Trail]]
|[[Death Mountain Trail]]
|[[Spin Attack|Magic Spin Attack]]
|[[Spin Attack|Magic Spin Attack]]
|-
|-
|<font color=lightblue>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Wisdom}}'''</font>
|'''[[Great Fairy of Wisdom]]'''
|[[Death Mountain Crater]]
|[[Death Mountain Crater]]
|Larger [[Magic Meter]]
|Larger [[Magic Meter]]
|-
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|<font color=lightgreen>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Courage}}'''</font>
|'''[[Great Fairy of Courage]]'''
|[[Ganon's Tower|Path to Ganon's Castle]]
|Path to [[Ganon's Castle]]
|[[Enhanced Defense]]
|{{Term|OoT3D|Defensive Power|link}}
|}
|}


[[File:BetaGreatFairy.jpg|thumb|The Beta Great Fairy as restored by Zeth]]
==={{MM|-}}===
In {{MM}}, the Great Fairies share the same in-game model as the ones from {{OoT|-}}, though with each one having a different hair color and eyebrow shape. Five Great Fairies appear in [[Termina]], all having been torn apart into 15 {{Plural|MM3D|Stray Fairy|link}} by the evil power of {{MM|Object}}. The only Great Fairy that needs to be restored in order to progress in the game is the one in [[North Clock Town]], who grants Link the ability to use Magic, and only one Stray Fairy has to be found for her to once again be complete. For the other four optional Great Fairies, Link must recover the 15 Stray Fairies scattered around the dungeons that are found in each corner of Termina in order to be rewarded with upgrades and a special weapon.


====''Ocarina of Time'' Beta model====
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During the development of ''Ocarina of Time'', the Great Fairies were not the same ones that appeared in the final version of the game, for they had more of a crystal appearance with long, white wings. Their crystalline appearance is similar to the appearance of the Great Fairies from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. The Beta Great Fairy, surprisingly, shares the same model file as the in-game Great Fairy. Originally uploaded first by Cooliscool, the model was later on restored correctly by Zeth.
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!Great Fairy
===''Majora's Mask''===
{{Image|image=MM GreatFairyClockTown.png|type=caption|size=120px|align=left|caption=The Great Fairy of Magic in ''Majora's Mask''}}
The Great Fairies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' have the same in-game model as the ones from ''Ocarina of Time'', with each one of them having a different colored hair and shaped eyebrow. This five Great Fairies have been torn apart into 15 [[Stray Fairy|Stray Fairies]] by the evil power of [[Majora's Mask (Object)|Majora's Mask]]. The only Great Fairy that needs to be recovered in order to progress in the game is the one in [[North Clock Town]], which grants Link the ability to use [[Magic Meter|magic]], and only one Stray Fairy has to be found for her. For the other four Great Fairies, Link must recover the remaining 15 Stray Fairies scattered around each [[dungeon]] found in the four cardinal directions of [[Termina]] in order to be rewarded with upgrades and a special weapon.
 
Oddly, when Link first returns the Stray Fairies to the Great Fairy found by the [[Snowhead Temple]], she tells him she is the Great Fairy of Wisdom, but when he visits her later with all the Stray Fairies after going back to the [[First Day]], she tells him she is the Great Fairy of Courage. Likewise the Great Fairy found near the [[Great Bay Coast]] first tells Link she is the Great Fairy of Courage and then the Great Fairy of Wisdom. In the Japanese and European versions of ''Majora's Mask'', the Great Fairy of Snowhead is the Great Fairy of Wisdom and the Great Fairy of the Great Bay is the Great Fairy of Courage.
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====Locations and Rewards====
The locations of the Great Fairies as well as the upgrades received in ''Majora's Mask'' are as follows:
 
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!Name
!Location
!Location
!Reward
!Reward
!Image
!Image
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|<font color=orange>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Magic}}'''</font>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:MM3D Great Fairy of Magic Icon.png]]<br/>'''[[Great Fairy of Magic|{{Color|MM3D Green|Great Fairy of Magic}}]]'''
|[[North Clock Town]]
|[[North Clock Town]]
|[[Magic Meter|Magic Power]]{{Exp|Initial reward from helping the Great Fairy during the first three-day cycle}}<br>[[Great Fairy Mask]]{{Exp|Upon aiding the Great Fairy after obtaining the Deku Mask}}
|[[Magic Meter|Magic Power]]{{Exp|Initial reward from helping the Great Fairy during the first three-day cycle}}<br/>[[Great Fairy Mask]]{{Exp|Upon aiding the Great Fairy after obtaining the Deku Mask}}
|[[File:Great_Fairy_of_Magic.JPG|200px|The Great Fairy of Magic]]
|[[File:Great Fairy of Magic.jpg|200px|The Great Fairy of Magic]]
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|<font color=pink>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Power}}'''</font>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:MM3D Great Fairy of Power Icon.png]]<br/>'''[[Great Fairy of Power|{{Color|MM3D Red|Great Fairy of Power}}]]'''
|[[Woodfall]]
|[[Woodfall]]<br/>Snowhead {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
|[[Spin Attack|Magic Spin Attack]]<ref>{{cite|Oh, strong young one! I am the Great Fairy of Power! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I grant you prowess with this new sword technique!|Great Fairy of Power|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
|[[Spin Attack|Magic Spin Attack]]<ref>{{Cite|Oh, strong young one! I am the Great Fairy of Power! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I grant you prowess with this new sword technique!|Great Fairy of Power|MM}}</ref>
|[[File:Great_Fairy_of_Power.JPG|200px|The Great Fairy of Power]]
|[[File:Great Fairy of Power.jpg|200px|The Great Fairy of Power]]
|-
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|<font color=lightblue>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Wisdom}}'''</font>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:MM3D Great Fairy of Wisdom Icon.png]]<br/>'''[[Great Fairy of Wisdom|{{Color|MM3D Dark Blue|Great Fairy of Wisdom}}]]'''
|[[Snowhead]]
|[[Snowhead]]<br/>Woodfall {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
|Larger [[Magic Meter]]<ref>{{Cite|Oh, courageous young one! Oh, wise young one! I am the Great Fairy of Wisdom! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I shall enhance your Magic Power.|Great Fairy of Wisdom|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
|Larger [[Magic Meter]]<ref>{{Cite|Oh, courageous young one! Oh, wise young one! I am the Great Fairy of Wisdom! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I shall enhance your Magic Power.|Great Fairy of Wisdom|MM}}</ref>
|[[File:Great_Fairy_of_Courage.JPG|200px|The Great Fairy of Courage]]
|[[File:MM Great Fairy of Wisdom.jpg|200px|The Great Fairy of Courage]]
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|<font color=lightgreen>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Courage}}'''</font>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:MM3D Great Fairy of Courage Icon.png]]<br/>'''[[Great Fairy of Courage|{{Color|MM3D Green|Great Fairy of Courage}}]]'''
|[[Great Bay Coast]]
|[[Great Bay Coast]]
|[[Enhanced Defense]]<ref>{{Cite|Oh, courageous one! I am the Great Fairy of Courage! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body back to normal. As thanks, I shall lend you my strength. |Great Fairy if Courage|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
|{{Term|MM3D|Defensive Power|link}}<ref>{{Cite|Oh, courageous one! I am the Great Fairy of Courage! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body back to normal. As thanks, I shall lend you my strength.|Great Fairy of Courage|MM}}</ref>
|[[File:Great_Fairy_of_Wisdom.JPG|200px|The Great Fairy of Wisdom]]
|[[File:MM Great Fairy of Courage.jpg|200px|The Great Fairy of Wisdom]]
|-
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|<font color=yellow>'''{{Section|Great Fairy of Kindness}}'''</font>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:MM3D Great Fairy of Kindness Icon.png]]<br/>'''[[Great Fairy of Kindness|{{Color|MM3D Yellow|Great Fairy of Kindness}}]]'''
|[[Ikana Canyon]]
|[[Ikana Canyon]]
|[[Swords of Majora's Mask#Great Fairy's Sword|Great Fairy's Sword]]<ref>{{cite|Oh, compassionate young one! I am the Great Fairy of Kindness. Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I grant you the Fairy's Sword.|Great Fairy of Kindness|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
|[[Great Fairy's Sword]]<ref>{{Cite|Oh, compassionate young one! I am the Great Fairy of Kindness. Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I grant you the Fairy's Sword.|Great Fairy of Kindness|MM}}</ref>
||[[File:Great_Fairy_of_Kindness.JPG|200px|The Great Fairy of Kindness]]
||[[File:Great Fairy of Kindness.jpg|200px|The Great Fairy of Kindness]]
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===''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons''===
==={{OoS|-}}===
Many Great Fairies appear throughout the [[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' games]] to heal Link at their fountains, and in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', two of them participate in password secrets.
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In {{OoS}}, many Great Fairies appear through [[Holodrum]].


In ''Oracle of Ages'', the <font color=yellow>yellow</font>, <font color=pink>pink</font>, and <font color=lightblue>blue</font> Stray Fairies of the [[Fairies' Woods]] at first jumble up the topography of the forest and force [[Link]] to play a supernatural game of [[Hide and Seek]] to be granted access to the [[Wing Dungeon]].<ref>{{cite|This is our playground! Won't you play hide 'n' seek? If you can't find the three of us, you can't go on! We'll hide, so try to find us!|Fairies in the Fairies' Woods|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> Later near the [[Zora Seas]], Link encounters the [[Fairy Queen]], guardian of the seas, who was cursed by [[Veran]] into an [[Octorok]]-shape so that the evil sorceress could poison the seas and kill the [[Zora]] without the Fairy Queen's interference.<ref>{{cite|Please listen, young one! You may not believe this, but I am the Queen Fairy, guardian of this sea! The curse of an evil one named Veran has made me appear so!|Fairy Queen|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> She asks Link to find the [[Fairy Powder]] hidden in the nearby [[Eyeglass Island Library|Library]] to heal her,<ref>{{cite|The magic of Fairy Powder can turn me back to normal. Veran has poisoned the sea. Soon all living things in it will perish! Please go find some Fairy Powder!|Fairy Queen|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> and once he does, she removes all of the pollution from the Zora Sea, returning the sea to its natural beauty and restoring health to [[King Zora]] and [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]].<ref>{{cite|You brought me Fairy Powder! Now I can return to normal! Sprinkle the powder on me! Thank you, young one! Now I can cleanse the seas of evil!|Fairy Queen|Oracle of Ages}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The seas are back to normal! King Zora is all better, too! All is good!|A Zora|Oracle of Ages}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Thanks to you, our seawater is clean again, and Jabu-Jabu's health has returned.|King Zora|Oracle of Ages}}</ref>
==={{OoA|-}}===
In {{OoA}}, many Great Fairies appear through [[Labrynna]]. Near the [[Eyeglass Island Library]] in the past, Link encounters the [[Fairy Queen]], guardian of the [[Zora Seas]], who was cursed by [[Veran]] into an [[Octorok]]-shape so that the evil sorceress could poison the seas and kill the [[Zora]]s without the Fairy Queen's interference.<ref>{{Cite|Please listen, young one! You may not believe this, but I am the Queen Fairy, guardian of this sea! The curse of an evil one named Veran has made me appear so!|Fairy Queen|OoA}}</ref> She asks Link to find the [[Fairy Powder]] hidden in the nearby Library to heal her,<ref>{{Cite|The magic of Fairy Powder can turn me back to normal. Veran has poisoned the sea. Soon all living things in it will perish! Please go find some Fairy Powder!|Fairy Queen|OoA}}</ref> and once he does, she cleanses the pollution from the sea, returning its natural beauty and restoring health to the [[King Zora]] and [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]].<ref>{{Cite|You brought me Fairy Powder! Now I can return to normal! Sprinkle the powder on me! Thank you, young one! Now I can cleanse the seas of evil!|Fairy Queen|OoA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The seas are back to normal! King Zora is all better, too! All is good!|Zora|OoA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Thanks to you, our seawater is clean again, and Jabu-Jabu's health has returned.|King Zora|OoA}}</ref>


===''Four Swords''===
==={{FS|-}}===
[[File:GreenSpirit(FS).gif|left|35px]][[File:BlueSpirit(FS).gif|left|35px]][[File:YellowSpirit(FS).gif|left|35px]]
In {{FS}}, three {{Plural|FS|Great Fairy}} act as the guardians of the {{Term|FS|Sea of Trees|link}}, {{Term|FS|Talus Cave|link}}, and {{Term|FS|Death Mountain|link}}. After completing each {{Term|FS|Stage|link}} with the appropriate amount of {{Plural|FS|Rupee|link}}, the respective {{Term|FS|Great Fairy}} will award the {{Plural|FS|Links|link}} with a key to unlock {{Term|FS|Vaati's Palace|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 23{{Exp Game|FS}}}}</ref>
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', there are three Great Fairies in total: the '''[[:File:FS2.jpg|Great Fairy of Forest]]''' (<font color=lightgreen>'''green colored'''</font>), the '''[[:File:FS3.jpg|Great Fairy of Ice]]''' (<font color=lightblue>'''blue colored'''</font>), and the '''[[:File:Greatfairyofflame.jpg|Great Fairy of Flame]]''' (<font color=yellow>'''yellow colored'''</font>).<ref>{{cite|Now that you have gathered the keys of the Fairies of Forest, Ice and Flame, the palace shall appear.|N/A|Four Swords}}</ref> After Link defeats each boss, a Great Fairy will speak to him, and if his performance during the dungeon was well enough, she will give him one of the [[Great Key]]s.<ref>{{cite|Incredible feat! I dub you...brave heroes, and grant you this Golden Key.|Great Fairy|Four Swords}}</ref><ref>{{cite|If you are able to gather many Rupees along the path to the Great Fairies, they will likely acknowledge your courage... Please rescue the princess...|N/A|Four Swords}}</ref> The Great Keys bestowed by the Great Fairies are required to complete the final mission of the game as well as to unlock special bonus content in ''A Link to the Past''. Each of the Great Fairies greatly resemble in appearances [[#The Minish Cap|the Great Fairies]] of ''The Minish Cap'', and like them, they first appear in the form of a [[Fairy#Fairy Spirit|ball of light fairy]] before taking a human fairy form.
 
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In {{FSAE}}, completing the {{Term|FS|Hero's Key|link}} door in {{Term|FS|Vaati's Palace}} causes the {{Plural|FS|Great Fairy}}' appearance and personality to change and resemble the {{Plural|MM|Great Fairy}} from {{MM}}.<ref>{{Cite|Welcome! You have done well to get this far. I am the Great Fairy of Forest! Throughout the ages I have listened to the whispering of these woods as the guardian of the Sea of Trees.|Great Fairy of Forest|FSAE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I see you already have the three {{Color|FS Orange|Hero Keys}}! I wonder if you know about the path that opened to {{Color|FS Blue|Vaati's Palace}}. It has {{Color|FS Orange|12 floors}}... Do you need an explanation? ...No? Then off you go, brave heroes!|Great Fairy of Forest|FSAE}}</ref>
 
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===''The Wind Waker''===
==={{TWW|-}}===
:''See also: [[Fairy Queen]]''
In {{TWW}}, there are seven Great Fairies, five of which reside in fountains under a giant shell. They have dark skins, light hairstyles and dresses and have four arms. One must be rescued from inside a [[Big Octo]] at [[Two-Eye Reef]].<ref>{{Cite|I tell you, lately no one around these waters has seen the beautiful fairy who bestows magic power. She used to live here, fry. All anyone ever sees anymore are the Big Octos that have been appearing lately. Maybe they scared her off... Oh no! I sure hope...they didn't eat her!|Fishman|TWW}}</ref> Another Great Fairy, the Fortune Goddess,<ref>{{Cite|It was also said that whoever met with the Great Fairy who lived here was blessed with great fortune, so it came to be known as the Fountain of the Fortune Goddess.|N/A|TWW}}</ref> lives in the [[Forest of Fairies]] in [[Outset Island]] and gives Link a larger [[Wallet]].
{{Image|image=Great Fairy Bombs.png|type=caption|size=230px|align=right|caption=A Great Fairy, as seen in-game}}


There are seven Great Fairies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', five of which have their fountain under a giant shell. One of them must be rescued from inside a [[Big Octo]] at the [[Eye Reefs#Two-Eye Reef|Two-Eye Reef]].<ref>{{cite|I tell you, lately no one around these waters has seen the beautiful fairy who bestows magic power. She used to live here, fry. All anyone ever sees anymore are the Big Octos that have been appearing lately. Maybe they scared her off... Oh no! I sure hope...they didn't eat her!|[[Fishman]]|TWW}}</ref> Another one, the Fortune Goddess,<ref>{{cite|It was also said that whoever met with the Great Fairy who lived here was blessed with great fortune, so it came to be known as the Fountain of the Fortune Goddess.|N/A|The Wind Waker}}</ref> lives in the [[Forest of Fairies]] above [[Outset Island|Link's home]] and gives Link a larger [[Wallet]].
The upgrades received, along with the names of the islands in which the Great Fairies are located, are as follows:
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The upgrades received, along with the names of the islands in which the Great Fairies are located, are as follows:


*<font color=pink>'''Pink Great Fairy'''</font> (with <font color=lightblue>blue/green below</font>): always gives a [[Wallet]] upgrades
*<font color=pink>'''Pink Great Fairy'''</font>: Wallet upgrade.
:*[[Fairy Islands#Northern Fairy Island|Northern Fairy Island]] – There is no obstacle blocking the entrance; this fountain can be visited as soon as the [[Forbidden Woods]] have been completed.
:*[[Northern Fairy Island]] – There is no obstacle blocking the entrance; this fountain can be visited as soon as the [[Forbidden Woods]] have been completed.
:*[[Outset Island]] in the [[Fairy Forest]] – A bomb must be used to blow up the rock blocking the entrance.
:*[[Outset Island]] in the [[Fairy Forest]] – A bomb must be used to blow up the rock blocking the entrance.


*<font color=lightblue>'''Blue Great Fairy'''</font> (with <font color=violet>violet below</font>): always gives a [[Bomb Bag]] upgrade
*<font color=lightblue>'''Blue Great Fairy'''</font>: [[Bomb Bag]] upgrade.
:*[[Fairy Islands#Eastern Fairy Island|Eastern Fairy Island]] – A bomb must be used to blow up the rock blocking the entrance.
:*[[Eastern Fairy Island]] – A bomb must be used to blow up the rock blocking the entrance.
:*[[Fairy Islands#Southern Fairy Island|Southern Fairy Island]] – A bomb must be used to blow up the wooden wall blocking the entrance.
:*[[Southern Fairy Island]] – A bomb or a Fire Arrow must be used to destroy the wooden wall blocking the entrance.
 
*<font color=violet>'''Violet Great Fairy'''</font>: [[Magic Meter]] upgrade
:*[[Two-Eye Reef]] – A [[Big Octo]] must be defeated to rescue the Great Fairy.
 
*<font color=yellow>'''Yellow Great Fairy'''</font>: [[Quiver]] upgrade:
:*[[Western Fairy Island]] – The Skull Hammer must be used to hit the nearby stake and remove the fire blocking the entrance.
:*[[Thorned Fairy Island]] – The Skull Hammer must be used to hit the three nearby stakes and remove the thorns blocking the entrance.
 
After granting Link their respective upgrades, the Great Fairies subsequently vanish from their fountains, leaving in their place a handful of healing fairies, which Link can also capture in [[Bottle]]s for later use.


*<font color=violet>'''Violet Great Fairy'''</font> (with <font color=yellow>yellow below</font>): gives a [[Magic Meter]] upgrade
{{Figurines|TWW}}
:*[[Eye Reefs#Two-Eye Reef|Two-Eye Reef]] – A [[Big Octo]] must be defeated to rescue the Great Fairy.


*<font color=yellow>'''Yellow Great Fairy'''</font> (with <font color=pink>pink below</font>): always gives a [[Quiver]] upgrade:
==={{FSA|-}}===
:*[[Fairy Islands#Western Fairy Island|Western Fairy Island]] – The Skull Hammer must be used to hit the nearby stake and remove the fire blocking the entrance.
In {{FSA}}, Link can encounter a Great Fairy while inside certain dungeons or caves. If Link throws in a certain item into the Great Fairy's pond, she will upgrade it to a Level 2 item. For example, throwing in the [[Slingshot]] will allow Link to shoot seeds from three different directions at the same time. Encountering these Great Fairies is crucial in order to solve various [[puzzle]]s within the stages. The {{Term|FSA|Fairy Queen|link}} also appears in {{FSA|-}}, during the [[Hyrule Castle (Dungeon)|Hyrule Castle]] level.
:*[[Fairy Islands#Thorned Fairy Island|Thorned Fairy Island]] – The Skull Hammer must be used to hit the three nearby stakes and remove the thorns blocking the entrance.
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After Link has received the upgrades or power-ups from its respective Fairy Fountain, the Great Fairy will no longer be at the fountain. Instead, [[Fairy|fairies]] will be floating over the pond, ready to heal the young hero or be put in an empty [[bottle]].
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{{figurine|TWW|Great Fairy|Birthplace: Angular Isles.<br>Talent: Powering-up.<br>The seven Great Fairies who are destined to aid the Great Hero by increasing his powers are hiding in seven different reaches of the Great Sea.|[[File:GreatFairies Figurine.png|80px]]}}


===''Four Swords Adventures''===
==={{TMC|-}}===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Link can encounter a Great Fairy while inside certain dungeons or caves. If Link throws in a certain item into the pond below the Great Fairy, she will upgrade it to a Level 2 item. For example, throwing in the [[Slingshot]] will allow Link to shoot seeds from three different directions at the same time. Encountering these Great Fairies is crucial in order to solve various [[puzzle]]s of the game. The [[Fairy Queen|Queen of Fairies]] also appears in ''Four Swords Adventures'', during the [[Hyrule Castle#Four Swords Adventures|Hyrule Castle]] level. The Great Fairies in ''Four Swords Adventures'' have the same appearance as [[#The Wind Waker|the ones]] from ''The Wind Waker''.
{{Main|Great Butterfly Fairy, Great Dragonfly Fairy, Great Mayfly Fairy}}
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Three {{Plural|TMC|Great Fairy}} appear in {{TMC}}, each one found in a {{Term|TMC|Great Fairy Fountain|link}} hidden in {{Term|TMC|Hyrule|link}}. Their appearances are based off different {{Plural|TMC|Insect|link}}. They each test {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} in a different manner and reward him if he passes.


===''The Minish Cap''===
==={{TP|-}}===
[[File:Great Butterfly Fairy.gif|left]]
In {{TP}}, a Great Fairy appears within the [[Cave of Ordeals]] in the fountains that are found every ten floors. Each time Link reaches a new fountain, the Great Fairy will send healing Fairies to one of the [[Spirit Spring]]s across [[Hyrule]].<ref>{{Cite|In praise of your efforts thus far, I will release fairies to {{Color|TPHD Red|Ordon Spring}}.|Great Fairy|TPHD}}</ref> The first time Link reaches the fountain on the 50th floor, the Great Fairy will reward him by filling one of the young hero's empty Bottles with [[Great Fairy's Tears]].<ref>{{Cite|You cleared many ordeals... How impressive. In praise of your courage, I will give you this blessing.|Great Fairy|TPHD}}</ref> She will also tell him that he can get more Tears by going to any of the Light Spirit's Springs, although Link will only be able to have one Bottle filled with Great Fairy's Tears at any given time.<ref>{{Cite|If ever you need my assistance again, visit any {{Color|TPHD Red|spring}}.|Great Fairy|TPHD}}</ref> However, should he complete the Cave of Ordeals again, he will be able to fill another Bottle with the Tears at the fountain on the 50th floor, allowing him to have more than one.{{Fact}} The Great Fairy can also warp Link out of the Cave of Ordeals if he asks her to.
There are three Great Fairies hidden throughout the land of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', all of which give Link special upgrades as well as heal his wounds. The three Great Fairies featured in this game are the Great Butterfly Fairy, the Great Dragonfly Fairy and the Great Mayfly Fairy. In each case, they possess wings resembling those of the insect from which they take their names. Each of the Great Fairies greatly resemble the appearances of [[#Four Swords|the Great Fairies]] in ''Four Swords''.


[[File:GreatButterflyFairy(TMC).png|right|Great Butterfly Fairy]]
==={{ALBW|-}}===
*<font color=yellow>'''Great Butterfly Fairy:'''</font> the first fairy, found in the northern section of the [[Minish Woods]]. She mentions she is in need of Rupees and asks Link for all of his. If he agrees, she tells Link that she doesn't really need any rupees and rewards Link's generosity with a bigger [[wallet]].<ref>{{cite|You are most kind. I do not really need your Rupees. But I must reward such a kind adventurer with some of my power.|Great Butterfly Fairy|The Minish Cap}}</ref>
In {{ALBW}}, Great Fairies are commonly found scattered throughout the land of Hyrule. Many of them can be found in the same places as the previous Great Fairies. These Great Fairies will completely heal Link every time they are visited.
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[[File:GreatMayflyFairy(TMC).png|right|Great Mayfly Fairy]]
*<font color=lightblue>'''Great Mayfly Fairy:'''</font> the second fairy, found on [[Mount Crenel]]. If Link throws a bomb into her fountain, she will ask him if he threw a gold or silver one. If Link gives an honest answer, she rewards him with a bigger [[Bomb Bag]].<ref>{{cite|You are honest. I must reward such an honest adventurer with some of my power.|Great Mayfly Fairy|The Minish Cap}}</ref>
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[[File:GreatDragonflyFairy(TMC).png|right|Great Dragonfly Fairy]]
*<font color=lightgreen>'''Great Dragonfly Fairy:'''</font> the final fairy, found in the [[Royal Valley]]. She asks Link to tell her of his adventures, and asks a series of questions regarding several key details of his journey. If Link answers all of her questions correctly, she will reward him with a bigger [[quiver]].<ref>{{cite|I see. Thank you for telling me about your quest. You remember it all so well. Such a faithful memory should be rewarded with some of my power.|Great Dragonfly Fairy|The Minish Cap}}</ref>
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{{Figurine|TMC|Great Butterfly Fairy|The Great Butterfly Fairy of Minish Woods. She provides you with a larger wallet, allowing you to carry more Rupees with you.|[[File:GreatButterflyFairy.gif]]}}
{{Figurine|TMC|Great Mayfly Fairy|The Great Mayfly Fairy of Mount Crenel. She provides you with a larger [[Bomb Bag]], allowing you to carry more [[bomb]]s with you.|[[File:GreatMayflyFairy.gif]]}}
{{Figurine|TMC|Great Dragonfly Fairy|The Great Dragonfly Fairy of Royal Valley. She gives you a larger quiver, allowing you to carry more arrows with you.|[[File:GreatDragonflyFairy.gif]]}}


===''Twilight Princess''===
The {{Term|ALBW|Great Rupee Fairy|link}} is found in [[Lorule]], in a cave behind the [[Bomb Flower Store]]. Once [[Link]] has access to the [[Big Bomb Flower]], the entrance to her fountain can be opened by blowing up the large rock in front of it.
{{quote|Welcome, Hero, to the Cave of Ordeals. I am the Great Fairy. I reign over all fairies of this realm as their queen.|Great Fairy}}
[[File:Great FairyTP.jpg|thumb|right|A Great Fairy as seen in ''Twilight Princess'']]
Unlike previous ''Zelda'' games in which the Great Fairies can be found in different caves throughout the overworld, the only Great Fairy of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' appears within the [[Cave of Ordeals]] in a fountain every ten floors. Each time Link reaches a new fountain, the Great Fairy will send pink healing fairies to the [[Spirit Spring]]s across [[Hyrule]].<ref>{{cite|Welcome, Hero, to the Cave of Ordeals. I am the Great Fairy. I reign over all fairies of this realm as their queen. In praise of your efforts thus far, I will release fairies to Ordon Spring.|Great Fairy|Twilight Princess}}</ref> The first time Link reaches the fountain of the 50th floor, the Great Fairy will reward him by filling one of the young hero's empty bottles with [[Great Fairy's Tears]].<ref>{{cite|It is impressive that you have made it this far. Your trust in your skills is your greatest asset. You cleared many ordeals... How impressive. In praise of your courage, I will give you this blessing. Drink this and you should be able to clear any difficulties that you might encounter ahead.|Great Fairy|Twilight Princess}}</ref> She will also tell him that he can get more Tears by going to any of the Light Spirit's Springs, although Link will only be able to have one bottle filled with Great Fairy Tears at any given time.<ref>{{cite|If ever you need my assistance again, visit any spring.|Great Fairy|Twilight Princess}}</ref> However, should he complete the Cave of Ordeals again, he will be able to fill another bottle with the Tears, allowing him to have more than one.{{fact}} The Great Fairy can also warp Link out of the Cave of Ordeals if he asks her to.  


The appearance of the Great Fairy in ''Twilight Princess'' looks younger than the ones seen in previous games. It may also be noted that this Great Fairy happens to be topless, with only her hair covering her body.
==={{BotW|-}}===
In {{BotW}} only four Great Fairies appear, named [[Cotera]], [[Kaysa]], [[Mija]] and [[Tera]]. At first they are found in closed fairy fountains resembling a large flower bud. To restore them, Link must offer them an increasing amount of Rupees. Once restored they will upgrade Link's armor when provided with the proper materials, though the max level depends on the total number of restored Fairies. Additionally, a fifth fairy fountain can be found, but it contains the Horse God [[Malanya]] instead, though his hands resemble those of a Great Fairy.


===''Phantom Hourglass''===
==Other Appearances==
While not explicitly called a Great Fairy, the Secret Island in the [[World of the Ocean King|Southwest Great Sea]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' contains a "Shrine of the Sacred Fountain", where the "Goddess of Spirits" and [[Servant to the Goddess of Spirits|her servant]] reside and help to empower the [[Servant Spirits]].
==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
The Great Fairy from {{TWW|-}} appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros.)|Trophy]] and a [[Sticker]] in {{SSBB}}.


==Non-canon Appearances==
====Trophy Information====
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===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Great Fairy}}
The Great Fairy from ''The Wind Waker'' appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros.)|trophy]] and [[sticker]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
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====[[Trophy (Super Smash Bros.)|Trophy]] Information====
====Sticker Information====
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|[[File:Great Fairy Trophy.png|90px]]
| A mystical being. From [[Outset Island]] to Fairy Island to areas all throughout the world, there are many fairy springs. Great Fairies are powerful fairies residing at springs called [[Great Fairy Fountain]]s. These powerful fairies often reward Link with [[Rupee]]s, [[arrow]]s, and [[bomb]]s. The ones in ''The Wind Waker'' look very different from the ones in ''Ocarina of Time''.
|{{Exp|Can be obtained via Coin Launcher, in certain rounds of All-Star Mode, or during Subspace Emissary mode|Random}}
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====[[Sticker]] Information====
==={{HW|-}}===
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[[File:HW Great Fountain Fairy Render.png|200px|right|The Great Fairy, with Link in a bottle, in {{HW|-}}]]
In {{HW}}, Great Fairies appear in several Scenarios, heavily modeled on the {{OoT|-}} incarnation. They are supportive characters who live inside [[Fairy Fountain]]s, and they may be summoned by praying to them for aid inside of [[Magic Circle]]s. They help in various ways, depending on the battle; such as sending Fairies to drop giant Bombs on enemy units, calling upon a recreation of the Terminian [[Moon (Object)|Moon]] to knock [[Argorok]] out of the sky, or sending a rain of energy that destroys several enemies on the field. Great Fairies appear in [[Hyrule Field (Stage)|Hyrule Field]], [[Faron Woods (Hyrule Warriors)|Faron Woods]], [[Valley of Seers]], [[Palace of Twilight (Hyrule Warriors)|Palace of Twilight]], and {{Term|HWDE|Skyloft (Stage)|link}}, where their fountains can be found. Whether they are summoned or not depends on the Scenario.
 
[[Great Fairy (Item)|Great Fairies]] are also a class of Weapon used by Link, in which control switches to the Great Fairy (as the Weapon) while Link is kept inside of a giant Bottle. The kind of Great Fairy that appears depends on the level of Weapon used. The Great Fairy uses magic attacks and magically-enhanced physical attacks in battle. In some combo attacks, Link is momentarily released as he and the Great Fairy perform special, combined attacks, including a form of [[Dead Man's Volley]] that targets surrounding enemies. The Great Fairy's enormous size makes her a powerful character, and her attacks cover a wide range. The Great Fairy Weapon is of the Water {{Term|HWDE|Element|link}}.
 
In the Boss DLC Pack, Great Fairies appear as [[Bosses in Hyrule Warriors|giant bosses]] that are fought in [[Ganon]]'s Fury Mode. They appear in battles acting as healers to other giant bosses that Ganon fights. They must first be defeated in order to prevent the other bosses from recovering. They continue to carry giant Bottles, although with Link absent, and do not perform any attacks that require both the Great Fairy and Link.
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==={{SSBU|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Spirit Battle
|name= Great Fairy
|spirit type= Support
|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Zelda|7|Giant}}
|team type= Shield
|team power= 9500
|rank= Ace
|stage= Fountain of Dreams
|stage type=
|theme= {{Remix|SSBB|Ocarina of Time Medley|SSBU}}
|rules= Health Recovery
|hazards=
|conditions= {{·}} The enemy's special moves have increased power<br/>{{·}} The enemy is healed significantly when the enemy's at high damage<br/>{{·}} The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly}}
{{Support Spirit
|name= Great Fairy
|rank= Ace
|cost= 2
|skill= Critical-Health Healing
|description= Recovers a great deal of health when a certain amount of damage is taken.
}}
In {{SSBU}}, the {{Term|MM3D|Great Fairy}} appears as a {{Term|SSBU|Spirit|link}} with the ability, Critical-Health Healing, which heals the user when they reach high damage.
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==={{HWAoC|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
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In {{HWAoC}}, the four sisters of the {{Plural|HWAoC|Great Fairy}} from {{BotW|-}}; Cotera, Tera, Kaysa and Mija, as well as Malanya, fight as a single warrior (by way of sharing their pool) using their magic bracelets as their weapon. Their unique action is dependent on which of the Great Fairies is currently active, as they will change places with each other as they attack.
 
The {{Plural|HWAoC|Great Fairy}} can be unlocked after completing the [[Scenario]], "[[Akkala Tower (Scenario)|Akkala Tower]]", where the first [[Side Quest]] necessary to unlock the {{Plural|HWAoC|Great Fairy}} will begin. The side quest, "[[Offering Help on the Road]]". After this, the four side quests necessary to unlock the {{Plural|HWAoC|Great Fairy}} will be unlocked. They are: "[[Fairy Fountain: Grassy Plains]]", "[[Fairy Fountain: Deep Snow]]", "[[Fairy Fountain: Desert Sands]]", and "[[Fairy Fountain: Battlefield]]".
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==Trivia==
* There is an error in the Great Fairies' names in the North American release of {{MM|-}}. The Great Fairy found by [[Snowhead Temple]] introduces herself as the Great Fairy of Wisdom, and then the Great Fairy of Courage on subsequent visits. Likewise, the Great Fairy near the [[Great Bay Coast]] says she is the Great Fairy of Courage, and then the Great Fairy of Wisdom. This is not present in the Japanese and European releases, in which Snowhead's Great Fairy is the Great Fairy of Wisdom, and Great Bay's Great Fairy is the Great Fairy of Courage.{{Fact|MM}}
* A Great Fairy [[Outfit]] was orignally planned to be included in {{TFH}}, but was cut.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRjkl36Nj2A Tri Force Heroes: Unused Great Fairy Link Outfit], YouTube, published November 5, 2015, retrieved April 26, 2021.</ref>
 
==Nomenclature==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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{{Gallery}}
File:Great_Fairy_OoT.jpg‎|A Great Fairy as it appears in ''Ocarina of Time''
 
File:FS2.jpg|The Great Fairy of Forest from ''Four Swords''
==See Also==
File:FS3.jpg|The Great Fairy of Ice from ''Four Swords''
* {{Term|Series|Cotera|link}}
File:Greatfairyofflame.jpg|The Great Fairy of Flame from ''Four Swords''
* {{Term|Series|Cursed Fairy|link}}
File:Great_Fairy_MM.jpg|The Great Fairy of Magic in ''Majora's Mask''
* {{Term|Series|Fairy Queen|link}}
File:MM_GreatFairyOfPower(Pink-Woodfall).png| The Great Fairy of Power in ''Majora's Mask''
* {{Term|Series|Fortune Goddess|link}}
File:MM_GreatFairyOfWisdom(Green-Snowhead).png| The Great Fairy of Wisdom in ''Majora's Mask''
* {{Term|Series|Great Butterfly Fairy|link}}
File:MM GreatFairyPurpleGreatBay.png|The Great Fairy of Courage in ''Majora's Mask''
* {{Term|Series|Great Dragonfly Fairy|link}}
File:Great Fairy WW.png|Official artwork of a Great Fairy from ''The Wind Waker''
* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy (Item)|link|display=Great Fairy (Item)}}
File:Great Fairy Wallet.png|The Great Fairy that upgrades the wallet capacity in ''The Wind Waker''
* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy of Courage|link}}
File:Greatfairyfountainfsa.png|A Great Fairy in ''Four Swords Adventures''
* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy of Flame|link}}
File:Great Fairy TP.jpg|A Great Fairy in the Cave of Ordeals
* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy of Forest|link}}
File:Great Fairy TP.png|The Great Fairy in ''Twilight Princess''
* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy of Ice|link}}
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* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy of Kindness|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy of Magic|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy of Power|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Great Fairy of Wisdom|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Great Mayfly Fairy|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Great Rupee Fairy|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Kaysa|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Malanya|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Mija|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Tera|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Venus|link}}
 
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Great Fairies,(ALttP | LA | OoT | MM | FS | TWW | TMC | TP | BotW)[4][5][6][7][8][9] also known as Guardian Spirits,(BotW)[10] are recurring characters in The Legend of Zelda series. They are large humanoid Fairies.[11] Their main purpose is to heal Link whenever he is wounded and will also recover his Magic Power in games that incorporate a Magic Meter.[12] In other titles, such as Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker, they also bless Link with new items, powers, or upgrades of his existing equipment. The Great Fairies' appearance differ vastly between games, and most of them can be found living within a Great Fairy Fountain.

Biography

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, while not specifically referred to as a Great Fairy, and appearing as a normal Fairy, there are a few ponds in the Hyrule overworld where they can be found. These pool-dwelling Fairies have the same role as Great Fairies in later games; they will only appear if Link approaches their pond with less than full health, and will instantly recover all of his Hearts.

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, Great Fairies can easily be found scattered throughout Hyrule in either caves or holes. When Link approaches one, she will completely heal his wounds. Great Fairies seem able to maintain their normal forms even while in the Dark World, despite its corrupting effects.

At the Waterfall of Wishing near Zora's Waterfall lives a Great Fairy who is known to be a friend of Venus.[13] She looks identical to Venus with the exception of her wings, which are smaller and more green. The Fairy at the Waterfall of Wishing appears when Link throws various items into the Mysterious Pond and will ask him if he was the one who dropped them. She will return any item thrown by the hero, but if he drops certain items, she will instead give him better items or upgrades of the item if Link answers her questions honestly.[14] These include the Boomerang, which she upgrades to the Magical Boomerang, the blue Level-1 Fighter's Shield, which she upgrades to the Red Shield, and a Bottle, which she fills with Medicine of Magic.

Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, Great Fairies are found scattered throughout certain areas of Koholint Island, usually in a cave that houses a small pond and two Fairy statues. They heal Link's wounds when approached. Not all Great Fairies in Link's Awakening live in a cave, there is one that lives in a small pond in the Mysterious Woods. There is also the Fairy Queen who only makes an appearance in Link's Awakening DX, and resides in the last room of the Color Dungeon, a dungeon exclusive to Link's Awakening DX. As thanks for visiting her, she rewards Link with the "power of color"; a choice between the Red Clothes, which increases Link's attack power, or the Blue Clothes, which increases Link's defense.[15] Link can visit the Fairy Queen again to swap between the two tunics, but he can never get his green tunic back once he has swapped it for another tunic.

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Great Fairies are depicted as giant women who wear ivy vines and leather boots for clothing, and have red hair that is tied into three pigtails. This also marks the first time that Great Fairies are seen without wings. Their locations are scattered throughout Hyrule, where they live in certain Great Fairy Fountains that all have the Triforce symbol engraved on the floor in front of their pond. By playing "Zelda's Lullaby" on this symbol, the fountain's Great Fairy will be summoned. Great Fairies, when first called, will bless Link with either a new item or an upgrade. The color of their fountain's walls also vary from either blue or red to signify what kind of blessing they will give. Three of the Great Fairies give out Din's Fire, Nayru's Love and Farore's Wind. Another three will upgrade Link's abilities, giving him the Magic Spin Attack and the Magic Meter, a larger Magic Meter, and doubled defense in the form of an extended health bar.

The Great Fairies can also be summoned again at their fountains to recover Link's health as well as his Magic Meter. All three of the Great Fairies who give out Din's Fire, Nayru's Love and Farore's Wind refer to themselves as the Great Fairy of Magic,[16] and possibly may be the same Great Fairy. The Great Fairies who bless Link with a magical sword spin attack, a larger Magic Meter, and a defense upgrade are referred to as the Great Fairy of Power,[17] the Great Fairy of Wisdom,[18] and the Great Fairy of Courage, respectively.[19]

Locations
Name Location Reward
Great Fairy of Magic Hyrule Castle
Zora's Fountain
Desert Colossus 		Din's Fire
Farore's Wind
Nayru's Love
Great Fairy of Power Death Mountain Trail Magic Spin Attack
Great Fairy of Wisdom Death Mountain Crater Larger Magic Meter
Great Fairy of Courage Path to Ganon's Castle Defensive Power

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, the Great Fairies share the same in-game model as the ones from Ocarina of Time, though with each one having a different hair color and eyebrow shape. Five Great Fairies appear in Termina, all having been torn apart into 15 Stray Fairies by the evil power of Majora's Mask. The only Great Fairy that needs to be restored in order to progress in the game is the one in North Clock Town, who grants Link the ability to use Magic, and only one Stray Fairy has to be found for her to once again be complete. For the other four optional Great Fairies, Link must recover the 15 Stray Fairies scattered around the dungeons that are found in each corner of Termina in order to be rewarded with upgrades and a special weapon.

Locations
Great Fairy Location Reward Image

Great Fairy of Magic 		North Clock Town Magic Power
Great Fairy Mask 		The Great Fairy of Magic

Great Fairy of Power 		Woodfall
Snowhead (MM3D) 		Magic Spin Attack[20] The Great Fairy of Power

Great Fairy of Wisdom 		Snowhead
Woodfall (MM3D) 		Larger Magic Meter[21] The Great Fairy of Courage

Great Fairy of Courage 		Great Bay Coast Defense[22] The Great Fairy of Wisdom

Great Fairy of Kindness 		Ikana Canyon Great Fairy's Sword[23] The Great Fairy of Kindness

Oracle of Seasons

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In Oracle of Seasons, many Great Fairies appear through Holodrum.

Oracle of Ages

In Oracle of Ages, many Great Fairies appear through Labrynna. Near the Eyeglass Island Library in the past, Link encounters the Fairy Queen, guardian of the Zora Seas, who was cursed by Veran into an Octorok-shape so that the evil sorceress could poison the seas and kill the Zoras without the Fairy Queen's interference.[24] She asks Link to find the Fairy Powder hidden in the nearby Library to heal her,[25] and once he does, she cleanses the pollution from the sea, returning its natural beauty and restoring health to the King Zora and Lord Jabu-Jabu.[26][27][28]

Four Swords

In Four Swords, three Great Fairies act as the guardians of the Sea of Trees, Talus Cave, and Death Mountain. After completing each Stage with the appropriate amount of Rupees, the respective Great Fairy will award the Links with a key to unlock Vaati's Palace.[29]

In Four Swords Anniversary Edition, completing the Hero's Key door in Vaati's Palace causes the Great Fairies' appearance and personality to change and resemble the Great Fairies from Majora's Mask.[30][31]

Locations
Name Location Image Alt Image
Great Fairy of Forest Sea of Trees
Great Fairy of Ice Talus Cave
Great Fairy of Flame Death Mountain

The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker, there are seven Great Fairies, five of which reside in fountains under a giant shell. They have dark skins, light hairstyles and dresses and have four arms. One must be rescued from inside a Big Octo at Two-Eye Reef.[32] Another Great Fairy, the Fortune Goddess,[33] lives in the Forest of Fairies in Outset Island and gives Link a larger Wallet.

The upgrades received, along with the names of the islands in which the Great Fairies are located, are as follows:

  • Pink Great Fairy: Wallet upgrade.
  • Yellow Great Fairy: Quiver upgrade:
  • Western Fairy Island – The Skull Hammer must be used to hit the nearby stake and remove the fire blocking the entrance.
  • Thorned Fairy Island – The Skull Hammer must be used to hit the three nearby stakes and remove the thorns blocking the entrance.

After granting Link their respective upgrades, the Great Fairies subsequently vanish from their fountains, leaving in their place a handful of healing fairies, which Link can also capture in Bottles for later use.

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Birthplace: Angular Isles
Talent: Powering-up

The seven Great Fairies who are destined to aid the Great Hero by increasing his powers are hiding in seven different reaches of the Great Sea.

FigurineDescription

Birthplace: Angular Isles
Talent: Powering-up

The seven Great Fairies who are destined to aid the Great Hero by increasing his powers are hiding in seven different reaches of the Great Sea.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, Link can encounter a Great Fairy while inside certain dungeons or caves. If Link throws in a certain item into the Great Fairy's pond, she will upgrade it to a Level 2 item. For example, throwing in the Slingshot will allow Link to shoot seeds from three different directions at the same time. Encountering these Great Fairies is crucial in order to solve various puzzles within the stages. The Fairy Queen also appears in Four Swords Adventures, during the Hyrule Castle level.

The Minish Cap

Main articles: Great Butterfly Fairy, Great Dragonfly Fairy and Great Mayfly Fairy

Three Great Fairies appear in The Minish Cap, each one found in a Great Fairy Fountain hidden in Hyrule. Their appearances are based off different Insects. They each test Link in a different manner and reward him if he passes.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, a Great Fairy appears within the Cave of Ordeals in the fountains that are found every ten floors. Each time Link reaches a new fountain, the Great Fairy will send healing Fairies to one of the Spirit Springs across Hyrule.[34] The first time Link reaches the fountain on the 50th floor, the Great Fairy will reward him by filling one of the young hero's empty Bottles with Great Fairy's Tears.[35] She will also tell him that he can get more Tears by going to any of the Light Spirit's Springs, although Link will only be able to have one Bottle filled with Great Fairy's Tears at any given time.[36] However, should he complete the Cave of Ordeals again, he will be able to fill another Bottle with the Tears at the fountain on the 50th floor, allowing him to have more than one.[citation needed] The Great Fairy can also warp Link out of the Cave of Ordeals if he asks her to.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, Great Fairies are commonly found scattered throughout the land of Hyrule. Many of them can be found in the same places as the previous Great Fairies. These Great Fairies will completely heal Link every time they are visited.

The Great Rupee Fairy is found in Lorule, in a cave behind the Bomb Flower Store. Once Link has access to the Big Bomb Flower, the entrance to her fountain can be opened by blowing up the large rock in front of it.

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild only four Great Fairies appear, named Cotera, Kaysa, Mija and Tera. At first they are found in closed fairy fountains resembling a large flower bud. To restore them, Link must offer them an increasing amount of Rupees. Once restored they will upgrade Link's armor when provided with the proper materials, though the max level depends on the total number of restored Fairies. Additionally, a fifth fairy fountain can be found, but it contains the Horse God Malanya instead, though his hands resemble those of a Great Fairy.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Non-Canon Information

The Great Fairy from The Wind Waker appears as a Trophy and a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy Information

# Trophy Significant Games Description How to unlock
224
Great Fairy 		The Wind Waker A mystical being. From Outset Island to Fairy Island to areas all throughout the world, there are many fairy springs. Great Fairies are powerful fairies residing at springs called Great Fairy Fountains. These powerful fairies often reward Link with Rupees, arrows, and bombs. The ones in The Wind Waker look very different from the ones in Ocarina of Time. Random

Sticker Information

Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by

The Great Fairy 		The Wind Waker [Magic] - Attack +21 This sticker is only usable by Peach and Zelda

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information
Main article: Great Fairy (Item)
The Great Fairy, with Link in a bottle, in Hyrule Warriors
The Great Fairy, with Link in a bottle, in Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, Great Fairies appear in several Scenarios, heavily modeled on the Ocarina of Time incarnation. They are supportive characters who live inside Fairy Fountains, and they may be summoned by praying to them for aid inside of Magic Circles. They help in various ways, depending on the battle; such as sending Fairies to drop giant Bombs on enemy units, calling upon a recreation of the Terminian Moon to knock Argorok out of the sky, or sending a rain of energy that destroys several enemies on the field. Great Fairies appear in Hyrule Field, Faron Woods, Valley of Seers, Palace of Twilight, and Skyloft, where their fountains can be found. Whether they are summoned or not depends on the Scenario.

Great Fairies are also a class of Weapon used by Link, in which control switches to the Great Fairy (as the Weapon) while Link is kept inside of a giant Bottle. The kind of Great Fairy that appears depends on the level of Weapon used. The Great Fairy uses magic attacks and magically-enhanced physical attacks in battle. In some combo attacks, Link is momentarily released as he and the Great Fairy perform special, combined attacks, including a form of Dead Man's Volley that targets surrounding enemies. The Great Fairy's enormous size makes her a powerful character, and her attacks cover a wide range. The Great Fairy Weapon is of the Water Element.

In the Boss DLC Pack, Great Fairies appear as giant bosses that are fought in Ganon's Fury Mode. They appear in battles acting as healers to other giant bosses that Ganon fights. They must first be defeated in order to prevent the other bosses from recovering. They continue to carry giant Bottles, although with Link absent, and do not perform any attacks that require both the Great Fairy and Link.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Non-Canon Information
Great Fairy — Spirit Battle Information
Great Fairy
Support Spirit
No. 201 		Team Power Shield | 9500 Rank ★★★ ACE Fighter(s)
Stage Fountain of Dreams Theme "Ocarina of Time Medley" Giant Zelda
Rule(s) Health Recovery Hazard(s) —
Condition(s)
 • The enemy's special moves have increased power
 • The enemy is healed significantly when the enemy's at high damage
 • The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
Great Fairy — Spirit Information

Great Fairy
No. 201 		Rank ★★★ ACE Cost ⬣⬣
Skill
Critical-Health Healing
Recovers a great deal of health when a certain amount of damage is taken.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Great Fairy appears as a Spirit with the ability, Critical-Health Healing, which heals the user when they reach high damage.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

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In Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, the four sisters of the Great Fairies from Breath of the Wild; Cotera, Tera, Kaysa and Mija, as well as Malanya, fight as a single warrior (by way of sharing their pool) using their magic bracelets as their weapon. Their unique action is dependent on which of the Great Fairies is currently active, as they will change places with each other as they attack.

The Great Fairies can be unlocked after completing the Scenario, "Akkala Tower", where the first Side Quest necessary to unlock the Great Fairies will begin. The side quest, "Offering Help on the Road". After this, the four side quests necessary to unlock the Great Fairies will be unlocked. They are: "Fairy Fountain: Grassy Plains", "Fairy Fountain: Deep Snow", "Fairy Fountain: Desert Sands", and "Fairy Fountain: Battlefield".

Trivia

  • There is an error in the Great Fairies' names in the North American release of Majora's Mask. The Great Fairy found by Snowhead Temple introduces herself as the Great Fairy of Wisdom, and then the Great Fairy of Courage on subsequent visits. Likewise, the Great Fairy near the Great Bay Coast says she is the Great Fairy of Courage, and then the Great Fairy of Wisdom. This is not present in the Japanese and European releases, in which Snowhead's Great Fairy is the Great Fairy of Wisdom, and Great Bay's Great Fairy is the Great Fairy of Courage.[citation needed]
  • A Great Fairy Outfit was orignally planned to be included in Tri Force Heroes, but was cut.[37]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • 大きな妖精 (Ōkina Yōsei) (ALttP)[50]
  • 大妖精 (LANS | HWAoC)[51]
  • 大妖精 (Dai Yōsei) (TWW)[49]
  • Big Fairy
  •  
  •  
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
大妖精 (Dàyāojīng) (LANS) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
  • 大妖精 (Dàyāojīng) (LANS)
  • 大妖精 (Dà yāo jīng) (OoS)[56]
  • 大妖精 (dà yāo jīng) (OoA)[56]
  •  
  •  
  •  
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Grote Feeën (HWAoC)[60] 
Canada
FrenchCA
Grande fée (ALBW) 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  • Grande Fée (ALttP | MM3D | TWW)[53][54][55]
  • Grande fée (ALBW)
  • Grandes fées (HWAoC)[52]
  • Great Fairy
  •  
  •  
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Groβe Fee (ALttP)[57]
  • Große Fee (LANS | TWW | ALBW)[59]
  • Große Feen (HWAoC)[58]
  •  
  • Same as English.
  •  
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Radiant fairy
  • Radiant Fairy
  • Same as English.
Latin America
SpanishLA
Gran hada (LANS | ALBW)Same as English.
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
  • Gran Hada (TWW)[61]
  • Gran hada (ALBW)
  •  
  •  
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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
Healing Fairy[62]
Applies to
Oracle of Ages
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames

Superseded by
Oracle of Ages
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Healing Fairy[62]
Oracle of Ages

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames

Oracle of Ages

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References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 228 (ALttP)
  2. ↑ "They say that a beautiful fairy lives on top of Death Mountain! Don't you want to see her?" — Goron (Ocarina of Time)
  3. ↑ "He gives me the creeps! That mask salesman was the... Sorry...just thinking aloud. But three days? Even if we never sleep, that still leaves us with a measly 72 hours! Talk about demanding! Well, don't just stand there! We're going to see the Great Fairy! Look, you want to find the Skull Kid, don't you? The Great Fairy will know what he's up to. She watches over everything. And just between you and me, the Skull Kid is no match for the Great Fairy. I'm pretty sure the Great Fairy lives in a shrine somewhere here in town. Where? Well...somewhere! Don't press me for details! I don't come to this town very often. You could try talking to one of those kids who hang out around town. One of them might know where the shrine is!" — Tatl (Majora's Mask 3D)
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 228,(ALttP) 239 (OoT | OoT3D) & 277 (TP | TPHD)
  5. ↑ "Great Fairy" — Game Screen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  6. ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 192 (MM | MM3D) & 233 (TWW | TWWHD)
  7. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 82 (FS)
  8. ↑ "Somewhere in Hyrule, there's a Great Fairy who helps honest adventurers. If you see her, answer her every question truthfully! PEEP!" — Cucco Chick (The Minish Cap)
  9. ↑ "Would you be willing to make an offering of rupees to the Great Fairy on my behalf?" — Toren (Breath of the Wild)
  10. ↑ "If you need anything, please find it here in our village. The clothing shop, materials shop, general shop, and inn should be able to provide everything you need. Oh, and just between you and me, there's also a shrine in the hills of this village. They say up and behind those hills resides Kakariko's guardian spirit. I hear she's incredibly beautiful. I'm too intimidated to go see for myself, though... It's said that she offers a special blessing to those that visit her... You should go there and see for yourself." — Dorian (Breath of the Wild)
  11. ↑ https://zelda.com/about/
  12. ↑ "When you are weary of battle, please come back to visit me!" — Great Fairy (Ocarina of Time)
  13. ↑ "I cannot grant any more wishes for you, but a friend of mine might be able to... She lives in the Waterfall Of Wishing near Zora's lake. I will return your Rupees to you. May you be happy..." — Venus (A Link to the Past)
  14. ↑ "Hello there. Did you drop this? I like an honest person. I will give you something better in return." — Great Fairy (A Link to the Past)
  15. ↑ "Welcome, Link . I admire you for coming this far. I will give you the power of color. If you want offense, choose red. If you want defense choose blue. Which power do you want?" — Great Fairy (Link's Awakening DX)
  16. ↑ "Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Magic! I will give you a magic spell. Please take it." — Great Fairy of Magic (Ocarina of Time)
  17. ↑ "I am the Great Fairy of Power! I'm going to grant you a sword technique. Receive it now!" — Great Fairy of Power (Ocarina of Time)
  18. ↑ "Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Wisdom! I'm going to enhance your magic power. Receive it now!" — Great Fairy of Wisdom (Ocarina of Time)
  19. ↑ "Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Courage! I'm going to enhance your defensive power. Receive it now!" — Great Fairy of Courage (Ocarina of Time)
  20. ↑ "Oh, strong young one! I am the Great Fairy of Power! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I grant you prowess with this new sword technique!" — Great Fairy of Power (Majora's Mask)
  21. ↑ "Oh, courageous young one! Oh, wise young one! I am the Great Fairy of Wisdom! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I shall enhance your Magic Power." — Great Fairy of Wisdom (Majora's Mask)
  22. ↑ "Oh, courageous one! I am the Great Fairy of Courage! Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body back to normal. As thanks, I shall lend you my strength." — Great Fairy of Courage (Majora's Mask)
  23. ↑ "Oh, compassionate young one! I am the Great Fairy of Kindness. Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. As thanks, I grant you the Fairy's Sword." — Great Fairy of Kindness (Majora's Mask)
  24. ↑ "Please listen, young one! You may not believe this, but I am the Queen Fairy, guardian of this sea! The curse of an evil one named Veran has made me appear so!" — Queen Fairy (Oracle of Ages)
  25. ↑ "The magic of Fairy Powder can turn me back to normal. Veran has poisoned the sea. Soon all living things in it will perish! Please go find some Fairy Powder!" — Queen Fairy (Oracle of Ages)
  26. ↑ "You brought me Fairy Powder! Now I can return to normal! Sprinkle the powder on me! Thank you, young one! Now I can cleanse the seas of evil!" — Queen Fairy (Oracle of Ages)
  27. ↑ "The seas are back to normal! King Zora is all better, too! All is good!" — Zora (Oracle of Ages)
  28. ↑ "Thanks to you, our seawater is clean again, and Jabu-Jabu's health has returned." — King Zora (Oracle of Ages)
  29. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 23(FS)
  30. ↑ "Welcome! You have done well to get this far. I am the Great Fairy of Forest! Throughout the ages I have listened to the whispering of these woods as the guardian of the Sea of Trees." — Great Fairy of Forest (Four Swords Anniversary Edition)
  31. ↑ "I see you already have the three Hero Keys! I wonder if you know about the path that opened to Vaati's Palace. It has 12 floors... Do you need an explanation? ...No? Then off you go, brave heroes!" — Great Fairy of Forest (Four Swords Anniversary Edition)
  32. ↑ "I tell you, lately no one around these waters has seen the beautiful fairy who bestows magic power. She used to live here, fry. All anyone ever sees anymore are the Big Octos that have been appearing lately. Maybe they scared her off... Oh no! I sure hope...they didn't eat her!" — Fishman (The Wind Waker)
  33. ↑ "It was also said that whoever met with the Great Fairy who lived here was blessed with great fortune, so it came to be known as the Fountain of the Fortune Goddess." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
  34. ↑ "In praise of your efforts thus far, I will release fairies to Ordon Spring." — Great Fairy (Twilight Princess HD)
  35. ↑ "You cleared many ordeals... How impressive. In praise of your courage, I will give you this blessing." — Great Fairy (Twilight Princess HD)
  36. ↑ "If ever you need my assistance again, visit any spring." — Great Fairy (Twilight Princess HD)
  37. ↑ Tri Force Heroes: Unused Great Fairy Link Outfit, YouTube, published November 5, 2015, retrieved April 26, 2021.
  38. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 228
  39. ↑ "Fata radiosa" — N/A (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Italian localization)
  40. ↑ "Allora dovresti andare a trovare la Fata radiosa che vive sul Monte Morte! Vedrai, ti aiuterà a diventare più forte!" — Darunia (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  41. ↑ "Dobbiamo andare dalla fata radiosa!" — Tatl (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  42. ↑ "Fata radiosa" — N/A (A Link Between Worlds, Italian localization)
  43. ↑ "C'è una Grande Fata dietro le cascate del Tempio delle Stagioni sommerso a Holodrum" — Great Fairy (Oracle of Ages, Italian localization)
  44. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 23
  45. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 239
  46. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 244
  47. ↑ "Le Fate Radiose conoscono il sentiero che conduce al Palazzo..." — Great Fairy of Flame (Four Swords, Italian localization)
  48. ↑ "Oggi ti ho preparato l'immagine della Fata Radiosa!" — Lenzo (The Wind Waker)
  49. ↑ "今日は大妖精の
    写し絵を用意しておいたぞい    " — Lenzo (The Wind Waker)
  50. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 119
  51. ↑ "大妖精" — System (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  52. ↑ "Grandes fées" — Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  53. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 228
  54. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 244
  55. ↑ "Aujourd'hui, j'ai préparé un Cliché d'une Grande Fée!" — Lenzo (The Wind Waker)
  56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 23
  57. ↑ Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 228
  58. ↑ "Große Feen" — Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  59. ↑ "Heute habe ich ein Lichtbild einer Großen Fee für dich vorbereitet!" — Lenzo (The Wind Waker)
  60. ↑ "Grote Feeën" — Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  61. ↑ "Hoy he preparado para ti la luminografía de una Gran Hada." — Lenzo (The Wind Waker)
  62. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—Official Strategy Guide (Pocket Guide), BradyGames, pg. 32 (OoA)
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