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|caption = Prize Postcards in ''Spirit Tracks''
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The '''Prize Postcard''' is an item that appears in both ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. They are mailed out in [[Postbox|Postboxes]] to win various prizes.
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{{Term/Store|Prize Postcard|Prize Postcards|Series, PH, ST|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 135 {{Exp Game|PH, ST}}}}</ref> They are mailed out in [[Postbox]]es to win various prizes.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Phantom Hourglass''===
==={{PH|-}}===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', [[Link]] receives the Prize Postcard from the [[Man of Smiles]] after defeating the [[enemies]] in his ship.
In {{PH}}, {{Term|PH|Link|link}} receives the {{Term|PH|Prize Postcard}} from the {{Term|PH|Man of Smiles|link}} after defeating the enemies in his {{Term|PH|Traveler's Ship|link|display=ship}}. The {{Term|PH|Prize Postcard}} remains in {{Term|PH|Link}}'s inventory until he deposits it in a {{Term|PH|Postbox|link}}. He can hold only one {{Term|PH|Prize Postcard}} at a time, but can obtain more by visiting the {{Term|PH|Man of Smiles}} again after mailing it.
 
It is always preferable that {{Term|PH|Link}} loses the draw. In winning, the young hero will not receive anything other than "Congratulations" and a "picture" that is not seen or used, but if loses, he will obtain a random {{Term|PH|Ship Part|link}} as a consolation prize.
 
This is one of the game features to rely on the internal clock of the [[Nintendo DS]] system. Beginning at midnight following the deposit of a {{Term|PH|Prize Postcard}}, the {{Term|PH|Postman|link}} will notify {{Term|PH|Link}} on whether he won or lost the drawing at any {{Term|PH|Postbox}}.


The Prize Postcard sits in Link's inventory until he posts it (achieved by "talking" to a [[postbox]]). The amount of Prize Postcards Link can hold at once is one, and can be obtained by revisiting him and beating the monsters again.
==={{ST|-}}===
The {{Plural|ST|Prize Postcard}} in {{ST}} can be purchased at various {{Plural|ST|Shop}} in stacks of ten. {{Term|ST|Link}} can carry up to 99 {{Plural|ST|Prize Postcard}} and can mail up to 20 per day to increase his chances of receiving prizes, such as {{Plural|ST|Treasure|link}}. Like in {{PH|-}}, he will be notified of the outcome by the {{Term|ST|Postman}} after midnight.


It is always preferable that Link loses. The young hero will not win anything other than "Congratulations" and a "picture" that is not seen or used,but he will obtain a consolation prize if he "loses". The consolation prizes are random [[Ship Parts]]. The [[Postman]] will notify Link on whether he won or lost the drawing at any postbox.
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


This is one of the game features to rely on the internal clock of the [[DS]] system. The prize will be delivered at midnight according to the time in the [[Nintendo DS]] system.
==Gallery==
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File:PH Prize Postcard Back Model.png|The back of the {{Term|PH|Prize Postcard}} from {{PH|-}}
File:ST Prize Postcards Back Model.png|The back of the {{Plural|ST|Prize Postcard}} from {{ST|-}}
</gallery>


===''Spirit Tracks''===
{{Ref}}
The Prize Postcards in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' can be purchased in some town stores. Link can place up to 20 of these on the mail to receive prizes, such as [[treasure]]s, when the internal DS clock hits midnight.


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Latest revision as of 10:56, 19 May 2023

Prize Postcards are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] They are mailed out in Postboxes to win various prizes.

Appearances

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, Link receives the Prize Postcard from the Man of Smiles after defeating the enemies in his ship. The Prize Postcard remains in Link's inventory until he deposits it in a Mailbox. He can hold only one Prize Postcard at a time, but can obtain more by visiting the Man of Smiles again after mailing it.

It is always preferable that Link loses the draw. In winning, the young hero will not receive anything other than "Congratulations" and a "picture" that is not seen or used, but if loses, he will obtain a random Ship Part as a consolation prize.

This is one of the game features to rely on the internal clock of the Nintendo DS system. Beginning at midnight following the deposit of a Prize Postcard, the Postman will notify Link on whether he won or lost the drawing at any Mailbox.

Spirit Tracks

The Prize Postcards in Spirit Tracks can be purchased at various Shops in stacks of ten. Link can carry up to 99 Prize Postcards and can mail up to 20 per day to increase his chances of receiving prizes, such as Treasures. Like in Phantom Hourglass, he will be notified of the outcome by the Postman after midnight.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Canada
FrenchCA
  • Carte Récompense (PH)[10]
  • Carte de loterie (ST)[11]
  •  
  • Lottery card
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  • Carte de loterie (PH)[6]
  • Carte concours (ST)[7]
  •  
  • Contest card
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Lotteriepostkarte (PH)[4]
  • Glückspostkarte (ST)[5]
  •  
  • Lucky postcard
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Bliglietto lotteria (PH)[8]
  • Biglietto fortuna (ST)[9]
  •  
  • Fortune ticket
Latin America
SpanishLA
  • Postal del Sorteo (PH)[3]
  • Postal del sorteo (ST)[2]
  •  
  • Giveaway postcard
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Postal del sorteo (PH | ST)[12]Giveaway postcard
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Gallery

  • The back of the Prize Postcard from Phantom Hourglass

    The back of the Prize Postcard from Phantom Hourglass

  • The back of the Prize Postcards from Spirit Tracks

    The back of the Prize Postcards from Spirit Tracks

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 135 (PH | ST)
  2. ↑ "Postal del sorteo" — Collection Screen (Spirit Tracks)
  3. ↑ "Postal del Sorteo" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
  4. ↑ "Lotteriepostkarte" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
  5. ↑ "Glückspostkarten" — Collection Screen (Spirit Tracks)
  6. ↑ "Carte de loterie" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
  7. ↑ "Cartes concours" — Collection Screen (Spirit Tracks)
  8. ↑ "Bliglietto lotteria" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
  9. ↑ "Biglietti fortuna" — Collection Screen (Spirit Tracks)
  10. ↑ "Carte Récompense" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
  11. ↑ "Cartes de loterie" — Collection Screen (Spirit Tracks)
  12. ↑ "Postal del sorteo" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
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