Zora's Flippers

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Zora's Flippers

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Zora's Flippers artwork from Link's Awakening

Zora's Flippers artwork from Oracle of Seasons

Zora's Flippers artwork from Oracle of Ages

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Zora's Flippers render from A Link Between Worlds

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Zora's Flippers model from Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)

Zora's Flippers model from A Link Between Worlds

Zora's Flippers model from Echoes of Wisdom

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Zora's Flippers sprite from Link's Awakening

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Main appearance(s)

Other appearance(s)

Cost(s)

A Link to the Past
- 500Rupees
Echoes of Wisdom
- 350Rupees
Ancient Stone Tablets
- 300Rupees
- 150Rupees

Use(s)

Swimming in deep water^[1]
Diving

Comparable Item(s)

TheZora's Flippers,^{(ALttPA Link to the Past |OoSOracle of Seasons |OoAOracle of Ages |ALBWA Link Between Worlds |CoHCadence of Hyrule)}^[1]^[2]^[3] also known as theFlippers,^{(LALink's Awakening |TMCThe Minish Cap)}^[1]^{[name references needed]} are recurringItems inThe Legend of Zelda series.

Location and Uses

A Link to the Past

Descriptions

A Link to the Past instruction booklet

Zora's Flippers

These Flippers belong to Zora the man-fish, whose domain is the wet blue yonder. They are a necessity — you cannot swim without them (If you try swimming without the Flippers you will be returned to land). To get through this adventure, you must get your feet wet, so find the Flippers as soon as possible.

A Link to the Past & Four Swords instruction booklet

Zora's Flippers

The flippers allow the wearer to swim in the water.

The Zora's Flippers can be bought fromKing Zora for 500Rupees at theZora's Waterfall inA Link to the Past. They allowLink to swim in deep water and to useWhirlpool Waterways to warp between bodies of water. In theGame Boy Advance version, Link is able todive underwater while swimming. This can be used to avoid enemy attacks and certain traps.

Link's Awakening

Descriptionshide ▲

Link's Awakening instruction booklet

Flippers

If you acquire the Flippers, you'll be able to swim! When in the water, press the A Button to swim and the B Button to dive.

The Flippers are obtained in theAngler's Tunnel inLink's Awakening. They allow Link to swim and dive underwater by pressing the B button,^[4] which is required to enter theCatfish's Maw.^[5] By diving underwater, Link can avoid attacks from enemies while swimming.

Oracle of Seasons

Descriptionshide ▲

Oracle of Seasons instruction booklet

Zora's Flippers

You'll be able to swim after you get the Zora's Flipers. Use the + Control Pad to swim and the B Button to dive underwater. Press the A Button repeatedlyableshould be: to be able^{sicThis is not an error. This word was misspelled in the original source.} to swim faster.

The Zora's Flippers are received from theMaster Diver at theSunken City if Link retrieves theMaster's Plaque for him inOracle of Seasons. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short period of time. If theZora Ring is worn, he can dive for an infinite length of time.

Oracle of Ages

Descriptionshide ▲

Oracle of Ages instruction booklet

Zora's Flippers

You'll be able to swim after you get the Zora's Flipers. Use the + Control Pad to swim and the B Button to dive underwater. Press the A Button repeatedly to swim faster.

The Zora's Flippers are found inCheval's Tomb in theYoll Graveyard inOracle of Ages. They are used to passCheval's tests in order to get theCheval Rope. Link can later find theMermaid Suit, an upgrade to the Flippers. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short period of time. If theZora Ring is worn, he can dive for an infinite length of time.

The Minish Cap

The Flippers can be found in a sewer underneath theRoyal Hyrule Library after returning all the missing books inThe Minish Cap. With the Flippers, Link is able to gain entrance to theTemple of Droplets atLake Hylia.

A Link Between Worlds

Link receives the Zora's Flippers fromOren atZora's Domain after returning theSmooth Gem stolen by theShady Guy inA Link Between Worlds. They allow Link to swim and dive in deep water.

Echoes of Wisdom

The Zora's Flippers areAccessories that can be purchased for 350Rupees at theRiver Zora Shop inRiver Zora Village. When worn, they grantSwim Speed Up toZelda, which allows her toSwim faster.^[2]

Other Appearances

Ancient Stone Tablets

Non-Canon Information

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

InAncient Stone Tablets, the Zora's Flippers can be bought from King Zora for 300 Rupees. If theHero of Light talks to King Zora during a raining period, he will sell the Flippers for 150 Rupees instead. They allow the hero to swim in deep water, which is required to enter Level 2.

Cadence of Hyrule

Non-Canon Information

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

InCadence of Hyrule, the Zora's Flippers are received from thePrince after waking him up.^[6] They allow the hero to swim in deep water likeLake Hylia, allowing easier access to theFrozen Grotto and general mobility around the map.^[3]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names	Meanings
English^BRBritish	Flippers^{(LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))}^[17]
Japanese	ゾーラの水かき (Zōra no Mizukaki)^{(ALttPA Link to the Past \|CoHCadence of Hyrule)}^[13]^[14] 水かき (Mizugaki)^{(ALttPA Link to the Past)}^[15] アングラーの水かき (Angurā no Mizukaki)^{(LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))}^[12] ゾーラの水(みず)かき (Zōra no mizukaki)^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}	Zōra Flippers Flippers Angler's Flippers Zōra Webbed Feet
Chinese^{TRTraditional}	卓拉蛙鞋^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}
Chinese^SISimplified	卓拉蛙鞋^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}
Dutch	Zora-zwemvliezen^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}
French^EUEuropean	Palmes zoras^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)} Palmes de Zora^{(CoHCadence of Hyrule)}^[16]	Zora flippers
French^CACanadian	Palmes de Zora^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom \|CoHCadence of Hyrule)}^[19]	Zora flippers
German	Zora-Flossen^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)} Zora-Flossen^{(CoHCadence of Hyrule)}^[18]	Zora flippers
Italian	Pinne di Zora^{(ALttPA Link to the Past \|OoSOracle of Seasons)}^[7]^[8] Pinne^{(ALttPA Link to the Past \|LALink's Awakening \|LADXLink's Awakening DX)}^[10]^[11] Pinne Zora^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom \|CoHCadence of Hyrule)}^[9]	Same as English. Same as English. Zora flippers
Korean	조라의 물갈퀴^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}
Portuguese^BRBrazilian	Nadadeiras zora^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}
Russian	Ласты зора^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}
Spanish^{LALatin American}	Aletas de zora^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}
Spanish^EUEuropean	Aletas de zora^{(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)}
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data.

Gallery

The Zora's Flippers as seen in the Inventory fromA Link to the Past
Link obtaining the Zora's Flippers fromA Link to the Past
Artwork of Link swimming with the Zora's Flippers fromA Link to the Past & Four Swords
Artwork of Link swimming with the Flippers fromLink's Awakening
Artwork fromThe Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide byNintendo of America
A promotional screenshot of Zelda receiving the Zora's Flippers fromEchoes of Wisdom
Sprite of the Zora's Flippers fromCadence of Hyrule

References

↑^1.0^1.1^1.2Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 123^{(ALttPA Link to the Past |LALink's Awakening |OoSOracle of Seasons |OoAOracle of Ages |TMCThe Minish Cap |ALBWA Link Between Worlds)}
↑^2.0^2.1Zora's Flippers
Swim Speed Up
Flippers that resemble Zora fins. You can swim faster while wearing them. — Equipment (Echoes of Wisdom)
↑^3.0^3.1You got theZora's Flippers! These will let you swim through deep water, like inLake Hylia! — N/A (Cadence of Hyrule)
↑You've got the Flippers! If you press the B Button while you swim, you can dive underwater! — N/A (Link's Awakening DX)
↑The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 58
↑Here, take theseflippers as thanks! — Prince (Cadence of Hyrule)
↑Hai acquistato le Pinne di Zora! — N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian version)
↑Ecco lePinne di Zora! — N/A (Oracle of Seasons, Italian version)
↑Pinne Zora — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian version)
↑Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 123
↑Pinne in vendita - Cascate di Zora — Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian version)
↑アングラーの水かき — Inventory (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Japanese version)
↑Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 16
↑ゾーラの水かき — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Japanese version)
↑A Link to the Past manual, pg. 29Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 23
↑Palmes de Zora — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, European French version)
↑Artbook, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 68
↑Zora-Flossen — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, German version)
↑Palmes de Zora — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Canadian French version)