Shovel

The Shovel is an item found in most handheld The Legend of Zelda titles. It is used to dig patches of soft earth. While digging, Link can find various items such as Rupees, Small Keys, Seeds, and various trading sequence items.

Appearances

A Link to the Past

"Shovel
A boy wandered into the Haunted Grove and was transformed into an odd creature. In the Light World, the boy used to play a Flute. The transformed boy will give Link a Shovel if he agrees to help him."

— Nintendo Power Player's Guide

"Link should use the Shovel to find the Flute for the boy. It's buried in the Light World Grove."

— Nintendo Power Player's Guide

Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, the shovel has a more specific name. It is called the Deluxe Shovel, but is exactly the same as other shovels. It is available in the Town Tool Shop for 200 Rupees.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, the Shovel is obtained from a chest in the Molida Island Cavern. In this game, the Shovel is used to find passageways, airway vents, and to dig up various other items.

Gallery

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  Shovel from A Link to the Past.

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  Shovel sprite from Link's Awakening

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  Shovel from Phantom Hourglass