|caption = Official artwork of the '''Moon Pearl'''
|Artwork ALttP= File:ALttP Moon Pearl Artwork.png
|game = {{ALTTP}}<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
|Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Moon Pearl Sprite.png
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|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Moon Pearl Sprite.png
|uses = Allows [[Link]] to retain his normal form in the [[Dark World]]<br>Activate [[Moon Gate]]s
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The '''Moon Pearl''' is a recurring item in the {{Series|The Legend of Zelda|''Zelda'' series}}, first appearing in {{ALTTP}}.
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|game= ALttP, FSA
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|ALttP= Allowing [[Link]] to retain his normal form in the [[Dark World]]
|FSA= Activating [[Moon Gate]]s
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{{Term/Store|Moon Pearl|Moon Pearls|Series, ALttP, FSA|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |page= 132 {{Exp Game|ALttP, FSA}}}}</ref>
==Appearances, Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
===''A Link to the Past''===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
[[File:MoonPearl.png|left]]
{{Manual|ALttP|Moon Pearl|People who enter the Dark World are transformed into a shape that reflects what is in their hearts. You can prevent this by obtaining the Moon Pearl, which protects its bearer from the power of the Triforce.}}
In {{ALTTP}}, the Moon Pearl is a shining gem which protects [[Link]] from Ganon's magic, allowing him to retain his normal shape while in the [[Dark World]].<ref>{{cite|You found the Moon Pearl! This protects The Hero from the transforming effects of the Golden Power|After obtaining the Moon Pearl|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=The Moon Pearl: A jewel that repels magic. It protects the bearer from the evil power of the Demon King who controls the Dark World, and prevents any transformation to the bearer when they cross into the Dark World from the Light World.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=95|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref> Other humans entering the Dark World are transformed into shapes which reflect their "True Nature", or personality. This is shown by the pair of men on Death Mountain, as well as [[Link]] himself. [[Bully and Friend|The bully]] is transformed into a demon-like creature because of his devilish nature, and the other man turned into a ball because he could never make up his mind. Link's "true nature" is apparently a cute little pink [[Bunny Link|bunny rabbit]], probably due to his kindness and compassion. The Moon Pearl can be found in the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]].
{{Manual|ALttP&FS|Moon Pearl|This gem can control the power of the Triforce.}}
[[File:MoonPearl Sprite.png|left|The {{Term|ALttP|Moon Pearl}}, as seen in the inventory from {{ALttP|-}}]]
The {{Term|ALttP|Moon Pearl}} is a shining gem which protects {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}} from Ganon's magic, allowing him to retain his normal shape while in the [[Dark World]].<ref>{{Cite|You found the Moon Pearl! This protects The Hero from the transforming effects of the Golden Power|N/A|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=The Moon Pearl: A jewel that repels magic. It protects the bearer from the evil power of the Demon King who controls the Dark World, and prevents any transformation to the bearer when they cross into the Dark World from the Light World.|book={{HH}}|page=95|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref> Other humans entering the Dark World are transformed into shapes which reflect their "True Nature", or personality. This is shown by the pair of men on Death Mountain, as well as {{Term|ALttP|Link}} himself. The [[Bully]] is transformed into a demon-like creature because of his devilish nature, and the [[Bully's Friend]] turned into a ball because he could never make up his mind. {{Term|ALttP|Link}}'s "true nature" is represented by a pink [[Bunny Link|rabbit]]. The {{Term|ALttP|Moon Pearl}} can be found in the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]].
===''Four Sword Adventures''===
==={{FSA|-}}===
[[File:MoonPearlFSA.png|left]]
{{Manual|FSA|Moon Gate<br/>Moon Pearl|If you get a strange feeling somewhere you are walking, you might be able to find the Moon Gate that connects to Dark World by holding a Moon Pearl over your head.}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', the Moon Pearl is a mysterious gem which is used to activate [[Moon Gate]]s. In the game, they are said to guide its user into the [[Dark World]],<ref>{{cite|You got a Moon Pearl! This mysterious gem guides its bearer into the Dark World.|After obtaining a Moon Pearl|FSA}}</ref> which is true since [[Moon Gate]]s are used to access the Dark World.
{{Plural|FSA|Moon Pearl}} are mysterious gems that are used to activate [[Moon Gate]]s in {{FSA}}. They are said to guide their users into the [[Dark World]],<ref>{{Cite|You got a {{Color|FSA Green|Moon Pearl}}! This mysterious gem guides its bearer into the Dark World.|Game Screen|FSA}}</ref> which is true as [[Moon Gate]]s are used to access the Dark World.
Unlike its predecessor in {{ALTTP}}, there appears to be more than one Moon Pearl, and while its function also seem to differs, they are both related to the Dark World. They are sometimes given to the [[Links]], who have the distinct ability to sense Moon Gates, by civilians in hope of being saved.<ref>{{cite|Incredible! You can sense the Moon Gates? ...Then perhaps you can save our village! Then take this Moon Pearl!|[[Old Man]] outside the [[Village of the Blue Maiden]]|FSA}}</ref> In dungeons, they're often found in chests and are usually required to solve a certain puzzle.
Unlike their predecessor in {{ALttP}}, there appear to be more than one {{Term|FSA|Moon Pearl}}, and while their functions also seem to differ, they are both related to the Dark World. They are sometimes given to the {{Plural|FSA|Links|link}}, who have the distinct ability to sense Moon Gates, by civilians in hope of being saved.<ref>{{Cite|... Incredible! You can sense the Moon Gates? ...Then perhaps you can save our village! Then take this {{Color|FSA Green|Moon Pearl}}!|Old Man|FSA}}</ref> In dungeons, they're often found in [[Treasure Chest]]s and are usually required to solve certain puzzles.
When a Moon Pearl is brought nearby a unactivated Moon Gate, which is recognized by giving off a radiant glimmer, the pearl will glow as well. If brought too close, the Moon Pearl will burst, and a Moon Gate will appear. Because of this, each Moon Pearl can only be used once, forcing Link to find a new Moon Pearl for each new Moon Gate.
When a {{Term|FSA|Moon Pearl}} is brought near an inactivate Moon Gate, the {{Term|FSA|Moon Pearl}} will glow as well. If brought too close, the {{Term|FSA|Moon Pearl}} will burst, and a Moon Gate will appear. Because of this, each {{Term|FSA|Moon Pearl}} can only be used once, forcing Link to find a new {{Term|FSA|Moon Pearl}} for each Moon Gate.
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:MoonPearl Sprite.png|The Moon Pearl, as seen in the inventory in ''A Link to the Past''
File:ALttP Moon Pearl Artwork 2.png|Alternate art of the {{Term|ALttP|Moon Pearl}} from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Moon_Pearl Art.png|Art of the Moon Pearl from the Nintendo Player's Guide
People who enter the Dark World are transformed into a shape that reflects what is in their hearts. You can prevent this by obtaining the Moon Pearl, which protects its bearer from the power of the Triforce.
A Link to the Past & Four Swords Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Moon Pearl
This gem can control the power of the Triforce.
The Moon Pearl, as seen in the inventory from A Link to the Past
The Moon Pearl is a shining gem which protects Link from Ganon's magic, allowing him to retain his normal shape while in the Dark World.[2][3] Other humans entering the Dark World are transformed into shapes which reflect their "True Nature", or personality. This is shown by the pair of men on Death Mountain, as well as Link himself. The Bully is transformed into a demon-like creature because of his devilish nature, and the Bully's Friend turned into a ball because he could never make up his mind. Link's "true nature" is represented by a pink rabbit. The Moon Pearl can be found in the Tower of Hera.
Four Swords Adventures
Four Swords Adventures Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Moon Gate Moon Pearl
If you get a strange feeling somewhere you are walking, you might be able to find the Moon Gate that connects to Dark World by holding a Moon Pearl over your head.
Unlike their predecessor in A Link to the Past, there appear to be more than one Moon Pearl, and while their functions also seem to differ, they are both related to the Dark World. They are sometimes given to the Links, who have the distinct ability to sense Moon Gates, by civilians in hope of being saved.[5] In dungeons, they're often found in Treasure Chests and are usually required to solve certain puzzles.
When a Moon Pearl is brought near an inactivate Moon Gate, the Moon Pearl will glow as well. If brought too close, the Moon Pearl will burst, and a Moon Gate will appear. Because of this, each Moon Pearl can only be used once, forcing Link to find a new Moon Pearl for each Moon Gate.
Alternate art of the Moon Pearl from A Link to the Past
References
↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 132 (ALttP | FSA)
↑"You found the Moon Pearl! This protects The Hero from the transforming effects of the Golden Power" — N/A (A Link to the Past)
↑"The Moon Pearl: A jewel that repels magic. It protects the bearer from the evil power of the Demon King who controls the Dark World, and prevents any transformation to the bearer when they cross into the Dark World from the Light World." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 95)
↑"... Incredible! You can sense the Moon Gates? ...Then perhaps you can save our village! Then take this Moon Pearl!" — Old Man (Four Swords Adventures)
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