The Flippers,(LA | TMC)[1][name reference needed] also known as the Zora's Flippers,(ALttP | OoS | OoA | ALBW | CoH)[1][2] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.
Location and Uses
A Link to the Past
Zora's FlippersThe flippers allow the wearer to swim in the water.
The Zora's Flippers can be bought from King Zora for 500 Rupees at the Zora's Waterfall in A Link to the Past. They allow Link to swim in deep water and to use Whirlpool Waterways to warp between bodies of water. In the Game Boy Advance version, Link is able to dive underwater while swimming. This can be used to avoid enemy attacks and certain traps.
Link's Awakening
FlippersIf 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 the Angler's Tunnel in Link's Awakening. They allow Link to swim and dive underwater by pressing the B button,[3] which is required to enter the Catfish's Maw.[4] By diving underwater, Link can avoid attacks from enemies while swimming.
Oracle of Seasons
Zora's FlippersYou'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 able [sic] to swim faster.
The Zora's Flippers are received from the Master Diver at the Sunken City if Link retrieves the Master's Plaque for him in Oracle of Seasons. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short period of time. If the Zora Ring is worn, he can dive for an infinite length of time.
Oracle of Ages
Zora's FlippersYou'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 in Cheval's Tomb in the Yoll Graveyard in Oracle of Ages. They are used to pass Cheval's tests in order to get the Cheval Rope. Link can later find the Mermaid Suit, an upgrade to the Flippers. With the Zora's Flippers, Link can dive for a short period of time. If the Zora Ring is worn, he can dive for an infinite length of time.
The Minish Cap
The Flippers can be found in a sewer underneath the Royal Hyrule Library after returning all the missing books in The Minish Cap. With the Flippers, Link is able to gain entrance to the Temple of Droplets at Lake Hylia.
A Link Between Worlds
Link receives the Zora's Flippers from Oren at Zora's Domain after returning the Smooth Gem stolen by the Shady Guy in A Link Between Worlds. They allow Link to swim and dive in deep water.
Other Appearances
Ancient Stone Tablets
In Ancient Stone Tablets, the Zora's Flippers can be bought from King Zora for 300 Rupees. If the Hero 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
In Cadence of Hyrule, the Zora's Flippers are received from the Prince after waking him up.[5] They allow the hero to swim in deep water like Lake Hylia, allowing easier access to the Frozen Grotto and general mobility around the map.[2]
Nomenclature
 Names in other regions  | |||
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | ゾーラの水かき (Zōra no Mizukaki) (ALttP | ALBW)[6][7] 水かき (Mizugaki) (ALttP)[8] | Zōra Flippers Flippers |
 | FrenchCA | Palmes de Zora (ALBW)[9] | |
 | FrenchEU | Palmes de zora (ALBW)[10] | |
 | German | Zora-Flossen (ALBW)[11] | |
 | Italian | Pinne degli Zora (ALBW)[12] | |
 | Korean | 조라의 물갈퀴 (Jola-ui Mulgalkwi) (ALBW)[13] | |
 | SpanishEU | Aletas de zora (ALBW)[14] | |
 | SpanishLA | Aletas de zora (ALBW)[15] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery
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Link obtaining the Zora's Flippers from A Link to the Past -
Artwork of Link swimming with the Zora's Flippers from A Link to the Past & Four Swords -
Artwork of Link swimming with the Flippers from Link's Awakening -
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 123(ALttP | LA | OoS | OoA | TMC | ALBW)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "You got the Zora's Flippers! These will let you swim through deep water, like in Lake 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 these flippers as thanks!" — Prince (Cadence of Hyrule)
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (Shogakukan) pg. 16
- ↑ "ゾーラの水かき
で泳ぎ 
で潜ることができる
ゾーラ族からもらった水かき
これがあれば水泳名人！" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 29 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 23
- ↑ "Palmes de Zora
Cadeau du peuple Zora pour barboter sans danger. Nagez avec et plongez avec ." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Palmes de zora
Cadeau du peuple zora pour barboter sans danger. Nagez avec et plongez avec ." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Zora-Flossen
Machen dich zum Meisterschwimmer! Tauche mit, schwimme mit schneller." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Pinne degli Zora
Con le pinne degli Zora sei un gran nuotatore! Con puoi nuotare, con ti immergi." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "조라의 물갈퀴로 헤엄치고 로 잠수할 수 있는
조라족에게 받은 물갈퀴
이것만 있으면 수영의 달인!" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Aletas de zora
Aletas regaladas por los zora. Bucea con y nada con . ¡Serás un experto nadador!" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Aletas de zora
Aletas recibidas de los zora. Bucea con y nada con ; ¡serás un gurú da la natación!" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
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