Cukeman

Cukeman is an enemy in the Zelda Series frequently featured in 2D titles.

Appearances

A Link to the Past

Cukemen are the mysterious transfigured form of a Buzz Blob. Sprinkling magic powder on a buzzblob will make it turn into a cukeman. The cukeman will still hurt you if you bump into it, so don't let your guard down. Any range weapons, such as Ember Seeds, Hookshot, or the Bow, are quite effective to kill them. Unlike any other enemy in the game, you can communicate with a cukeman. If you speak with one, it will say random phrases to you such as: "Tra la la, look for Sahasrahla. ... ... ..." and "Oh yah, you found Sahasrahla! ... ... ... Good job la la!"

If a Cukeman is frozen with the Ice Rod or Ether Medallion, then smashed with the Magic Hammer, it will turn back into a Buzz Blob again instead of shattering. They are also an answer for riddle ten ("The spectacled wanderer... what is it?" ) in the Riddle Quest in the Game Boy Advance port of A Link to the Past.

Link's Awakening

Like in A Link to the Past, sprinkling Magic Powder on a Buzz blob will make it turn into a cukeman. The cukeman will still damage Link if he comes in direct contact with them. If you speak with one, it will say random phrases to you such as: "Hey mon!", "You know me, I like short names the best...", "It can display millions of polygons!", and "I definitely need it, as soon as possible!"

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

Sprinkle a Mystery Seed on the Buzz Blob to turn it into a cukeman. If you speak with one, it will say random phrases to you such as: "Feel my cold, steely gaze!!!", "I'm so sleepy.", "I want to ride a plane. Anywhere is fine.", "I wish I could go to a tropical southern island.", "I want a nice tropical vacation.", "3 large, 2 regular.", "Huh? Did I say that?", and "Really? I mean, I knew that!"