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| image    = [[File:Spiny-Beetle-TMC.png]]
| image    = [[File:Spiny-Beetle-TMC.png]]
| caption  = Spiny Beetle sprite from The Minish Cap
| caption  = Spiny Beetle sprite from ''The Minish Cap''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
| attack  = <u>'''''Link's Awakening'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact
| attack  = <u>'''''Link's Awakening'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact
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'''Spiny Beetles''' are enemies that first appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. These beetles hide under various items in the overworld or [[dungeon]].
'''Spiny Beetles''' are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. These beetles hide under various items in the overworld or [[dungeon]].


==Appearances==
==''A Link to the Past''==
===A Link to the Past===
{{Main|Hoarder}}
{{Main|Hoarder}}
The ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' variation of the Spiny Beetle is nearly identical to its other counterparts. The [[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|Nintendo Player's Guide]] refers to these creatures as [[Hoarder]]s.
The ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' variation of the Spiny Beetle is nearly identical to its other counterparts. The [[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|Nintendo Player's Guide]] refers to these creatures as [[Hoarder]]s.


===Link's Awakening===
==''Link's Awakening''==
[[File:Spiny-Beetle-Bush-LA-Sprite.png|left]]The Spiny Beetle is also an enemy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. They are known for hiding under bushes, rocks, and skulls. Often, they cannot be seen until [[Link]] comes near, at which point they stand up and reveal that they have been hiding beneath the object. The Spiny Beetles under bushes can be easily defeated with the [[sword]], but for the variations with skulls or rocks, Link must first lift the object off of their back with the [[Power Bracelet]]. When their hiding place is removed or destroyed, they can be harmed.
[[File:Spiny-Beetle-Bush-LA-Sprite.png|left]]The Spiny Beetle is also an enemy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. They are known for hiding under bushes, rocks, and skulls. Often, they cannot be seen until [[Link]] comes near, at which point they stand up and reveal that they have been hiding beneath the object. The Spiny Beetles under bushes can be easily defeated with the [[sword]], but for the variations with skulls or rocks, Link must first lift the object off of their back with the [[Power Bracelet]]. When their hiding place is removed or destroyed, they can be harmed.


===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===
==''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''==
The Spiny Beetle appears in the two Oracle games, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. They are identical to their ''Link's Awakening'' counterparts and behave in the same manner.
The Spiny Beetle appears in the two Oracle games, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. They are identical to their ''Link's Awakening'' counterparts and behave in the same manner.


===Four Swords===
==''Four Swords''==
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The Spiny Beetle appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''.


===The Minish Cap===
==''The Minish Cap''==
Spiny Beetles in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' act in the same way as their other incarnations. They are first encountered within the [[Eastern Hills]] and can be found hidden underneath bushes or rocks. One strike with Link's sword defeats them.
Spiny Beetles in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' act in the same way as their other incarnations. They are first encountered within the [[Eastern Hills]] and can be found hidden underneath bushes or rocks. One strike with Link's sword defeats them.



Revision as of 10:28, September 26, 2021

Spiny Beetle
Spiny-Beetle-TMC.png
Spiny Beetle sprite from The Minish Cap

Games

Location

Link's Awakening
Overworld
Caves
The Minish Cap
Eastern Hills

Threat

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Attacks

Link's Awakening
1-2 Heart.png Contact
Oracle of Seasons
1-2 Heart.png Contact
Oracle of Ages
1-2 Heart.png Contact

Effective
Weapons

Link's Awakening
All weapons - 1 hit
Oracle of Seasons
Sword - 1 hit
Oracle of Ages
Sword - 1 hit

Spiny Beetles are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. These beetles hide under various items in the overworld or dungeon.

A Link to the Past

Main article: Hoarder

The A Link to the Past variation of the Spiny Beetle is nearly identical to its other counterparts. The Nintendo Player's Guide refers to these creatures as Hoarders.

Link's Awakening

Spiny-Beetle-Bush-LA-Sprite.png

The Spiny Beetle is also an enemy from Link's Awakening. They are known for hiding under bushes, rocks, and skulls. Often, they cannot be seen until Link comes near, at which point they stand up and reveal that they have been hiding beneath the object. The Spiny Beetles under bushes can be easily defeated with the sword, but for the variations with skulls or rocks, Link must first lift the object off of their back with the Power Bracelet. When their hiding place is removed or destroyed, they can be harmed.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

The Spiny Beetle appears in the two Oracle games, Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. They are identical to their Link's Awakening counterparts and behave in the same manner.

Four Swords

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The Minish Cap

Spiny Beetles in The Minish Cap act in the same way as their other incarnations. They are first encountered within the Eastern Hills and can be found hidden underneath bushes or rocks. One strike with Link's sword defeats them.

99 Spiny Beetle
Spiny-Beetle-Figurine.png Appears in various areas. They hide under common rocks and grass. Be careful, because they can pop out when you least expect it!

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