Z+F
Z+F is agear brand inSplatoon 3 and the first collaboration of two brands in theSplatoon series. It is formed by a merger betweenZekko andFirefin.[1][2] Z+F gear is 5× chance to rollSpecial Saver as a secondary ability, and has 0.5× chance of rollingInk Recovery Up.
It was introduced inFresh Season 2023.
Gear
For the category page, seeCategory:Z+F.
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Chained DC Toejamz |  Z+F |  Switch News Channel |  Ink Saver (Main) |  | 5 April 2024 |
 | Dustcloud Hi-Tops | Z+F |  8,800 |  Stealth Jump |  | Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
 | Green Toejamz | Z+F | 1,050 |  Special Power Up | | Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
 | Jeweled DC Toejamz | Z+F | Switch News Channel |  Ink Recovery Up | | 5 April 2024 |
 | Navy Toejamz | Z+F | 720 |  Sub Power Up | | Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
 | Red Toejamz | Z+F | 940 |  Ink Saver (Sub) | | Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
 | Seafoam Hi-Tops | Z+F | 9,500 |  Quick Super Jump | | Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
 | Swirled DC Toejamz | Z+F | Switch News Channel |  Drop Roller | | 5 April 2024 |
 | Transom Note Boots | Z+F | 9,500 |  Run Speed Up | | Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
 | Trifecta Sandals | Z+F | Switch News Channel |  Special Charge Up | | 5 April 2024 |
 | Yellow Toejamz | Z+F | 830 |  Sub Resistance Up | | Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
 | ZedFry Slip-Ons | Z+F | 4,200 |  Quick Respawn | | Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
Weapons
Z+F Splat Charger (collaboration withSplat)
Z+F Splatterscope (collaboration withSplat)
Quotes
Splatoon 3
| “ | SRL Fashion Desk taking over from Ballistics with big news... If you likeZekko andFirefin, you're going to loveZ+F, a fresh new brand formed when the two joined forces! Drawing inspiration from hip-hop and skater roots, Z+F offers a vibrant lineup of street-savvy gear. | ” |
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[2] | ||
Splatoon Base
| “ | This new label is the result of a merger between two leading streetwear brands, Zekko and Firefin. In addition to carrying on the original brands' underlying hip-hop and skater culture, Z+F offers its own poppy, colorful clothing line. | ” |
Badges
- Main article:Badge#Gear brands
Reaching a cumulative amount of stars on Z+F gear will reward the player withbadges.
| Z+F badges | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Combined Z+F Gear at 30+ Stars | |
 | Combined Z+F Gear at 100+ Stars | |
Gallery
Promotional image
Promotional image
Asticker of the brand's mascot ZedFry
The logo visible on thelobby's jumbotron before the brand was officially announced for Fresh Season 2023
TheTableturf Battlecard icon of Z+F
Promotional image
Graffiti version fromZombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost.
Graffiti version fromFriends vs. Family vs. Solo.
Graffiti version fromBaby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs.
Graffiti version fromPalace vs. Theme Park vs. Beach.
Videos
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Anin-game advertisement for Z+F (link to file)
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Another advertisement (link to file)
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Splatoween versions of the previous advertisements (link to file)
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SpringFest variation of the previous advertisement (link to file)
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A version of the previous advertisement, missing the part where ZedFry is chased (link to file)
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ZedFry as depicted in aSummer Nights advertisement (link to file)
Trivia
- It is possible to obtain the first Z+F badge just by completing theFresh Season 2023 catalog, due to the gear items already totaling 30 stars.
- Z+F is the first gear brand inSplatoon 3 introduced after its launch.
- The common and uncommon abilities of Z+F are a combination of those ofZekko andFirefin. The common ability,Special Saver, is the same as that of Zekko. Likewise, the uncommon ability,Ink Recovery Up, is the same as that of Firefin.
Etymology
The English name is derived from the initials ofZekko andFirefin.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | エゾッコリー Ezokkorī | FromエゾッコEzokko ("Zekko") and ホッコリーHokkorī ("Firefin") |
 Dutch | Zekkofin | FromZekko andFirefin |
 French (NOA) | E+A | FromEzko ("Zekko"),+ andArki ("Firefin") |
 French (NOE) | E+F | FromEzko ("Zekko"),+ andFriture ("Firefin") |
 German | Zekkori | FromZekko andRilax ("Firefin") |
 Italian | E+T | FromEzko ("Zekko"),+ andTorryd ("Firefin") |
 Russian | ЙожкоТюр YozhkoTyur | FromЙожкоYozhko ("Zekko") and ФритюрFrityur ("Firefin") |
 Spanish (NOA) | ZyS | FromZekko,y ("and") andShachi (Firefin) |
 Spanish (NOE) | Ezkkor | FromEzko ("Zekko") andChokkor ("Firefin") |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 泽酷暖流 zékù nuǎnliú (Mandarin) | From 泽酷zékù ("Zekko") and 暖流nuǎnliú ("Firefin") |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 澤酷暖流 zékù nuǎnliú (Mandarin) | From 澤酷zékù ("Zekko") and 暖流nuǎnliú ("Firefin") |
 Korean | 제코핀 jekopin | From제코jeko ("Zekko") and 파이어핀paieopin ("Firefin") |
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | チゴフグ Chigo-fugu | fry offugu |
| Dutch | Zekkie | FromZekko and diminutive-forming suffix-ie |
 French | Frizko | |
| German | Zeki | From the German name for Z+F ("Zekkori") without the extrak and theor |
| Italian | EzTor | |
| Russian | Тюшка Tyushka | A combination of ФритюрFrityur (the Russian name of Firefin) and ЙожкоYozhko (the Russian name of Zekko) in diminutive form |
| Spanish (NOA) | Zofrito | Comes fromsofrito (seasoning used in Latin American cooking), which comes from the verbsofreír (to stir-fry or sautée) |
| Spanish (NOE) | Oskkar | |
| Chinese | 幼河豚 | fry ofhétún |
| Korean | 복어키드 |
| Internal name | Meaning |
|---|---|
 EzokkoryKidsMascot[4] |
References
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