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|name = The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
| name = ''The Minish Cap''
|logo = [[File:Minish Cap Logo.png|cener|200px]]
| logo = [[File:TMC logo.png]]
|boxart = [[File:Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg|200px|center]]
| boxart = [[File:Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg]]
|release = [[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] November 4, 2004<br> [[File:Flag-European.png|22px|European Flag]] November 12, 2004<br> [[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] January 10, 2005<br> [[File:Flag-Australia.png|22px|Australia Flag]] April 7, 2005
| release [[Game Boy Advance]] =
|platform = Game Boy Advance
{{Region|jp|y=2004|m=11|d=4}}
|developer = Capcom
{{Region|eu|y=2004|m=11|d=12}}
|producer = Keiji Inafune
{{Region|us|y=2005|m=1|d=10}}
|director = Hidemaro Fujibayashi<noinclude><br>{{Main|The Minish Cap Staff}}<!--Move to Development section when it's created--></noinclude>
{{Region|au|y=2005|m=4|d=7}}
| release [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual Console]] (Ambassadors)  =
{{Region|au|y=2011|m=12|d=15}}
{{Region|us|y=2011|m=12|d=16}}
{{Region|eu|y=2011|m=12|d=16}}
{{Region|jp|y=2011|m=12|d=16}}
| release [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U Virtual Console]] =
{{Region|us|y=2014|m=6|d=5}}
{{Region|jp|y=2014|m=4|d=30}}
{{Region|eu|y=2014|m=5|d=29}}
{{Region|au|y=2014|m=5|d=29}}
| developer = [[Capcom]]
| producer = [[Keiji Inafune]]
| director = [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]]
| walkthrough = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Walkthrough.php Walkthrough]
| guides =
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10HeartContainers.php Heart Pieces]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10GoronQuest.php Goron Quest]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Bosses.php Bosses]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10EnemyGuide.php Enemies]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Items.php Items]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Bottles.php Bottles]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10FairyFountains.php Fairy Fountains]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10TigerScrolls.php Tiger Scrolls]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10WindCrests.php Wind Crests]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Characters.php Characters]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Codes.php Codes]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Figurines.php Figurines]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10Story.php Story]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10SwordsmanNewsletters.php Swordsman Newsletters]
| gallery =
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=65 Official Art]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=66 Screenshots]
| music =
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Soundtracks-The-Minish-Cap.php Soundtrack]
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{{ZD|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda10-the-minish-cap-walkthrough.php ''The Minish Cap'' Walkthrough]}}


The Minish Cap follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save Princess Zelda from the evil Wind Mage Vaati, who not only turned Zelda into stone but also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid comes the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori.  
Nearly two years after the release of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Nintendo released the next handheld adventure in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], '''''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'''''. This time utilizing a modified version of the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' art style altered to be more in line with ''The Wind Waker'' art style. The game uses an improved version of the interface found in the Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.


==Story ==
This game introduced a new race to the series which hasn't been seen in any other games since, the [[Minish|Picori]] (or Minish). These small creatures can only be seen by children, meaning that Link can interact with them throughout the adventure. Early on in the game, Link meets up with [[Ezlo]], a transfigured Minish who joins Link as his iconic cap and giving tips along the way. Using Ezlo's mystical powers, Link is able to shrink down at various portals throughout [[Hyrule]] and enter the small world of the Minish, solving puzzles and entering dungeons that were previously inaccessible.
{{Spoiler|This section contains plot details for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''.}}
In this 12th installment of the Zelda series, Link is a simple youth citizen of Hyrule. As the game begins, we find that he was raised by a blacksmith, and is a long time friend of the princess of Hyrule, Zelda. Zelda and Link leave Link's house to go to a festival being held in the northward Hyrule Town. There, they both indulge in the local booths, before heading off to Hyrule Castle for a traditional ceremony. When they arrive, the ceremony is about to start. The entire act is a celebration of the legendary Picori Blade, a sword that vanquished all evil, and locked it inside of a box, sealed with the blade itself. One ordinary Hylian is allowed to touch the sacred sword annually. This year's chosen participant's name is Vaati, and as he approaches the blade, he removes his disguise as an average man to reveal that he himself is an evil sorcerer who wishes to free the evil from the box that the Picori Blade seals. As the guards of Hyrule Castle rush him, he turns them into stone, along with Princess Zelda, and breaks the Picori Blade that sealed the box, releasing all the evils back into the world. He runs off, leaving Link and the other guests of the castle in peril.After the debacle is finished, the King, his remaining guards, and Link retreat to the castle's throne room. Here, the king informs Link of the story of the Picori Blade. The sword was crafted by the Picori, a small human-like organism, that have not interacted with humans for some time. They crafted the blade to stop the evil forces covering the land at the time. A youth had used the sword to save the world. The king tells Link that he must get the Picori to reforge the blade, so that he can defeat the evil sorcerer. The king continues to inform Link that only children are said to now be able to see the Picori. Link is sent into the Minish Woods with the broken Picori Blade, as well as a sword given to him by the blacksmith. After wandering around aimlessly in the forest for some time, and coming to a dead end, Link hears a scream for help. He ventures once more through the Woods, and comes to the victim he heard yelling. It appears to be a small green hat with a bird head located at the top of it, and is being shot by octoroks. Link proceeds to save the hat, who takes a liking to Link, and decides to follow him around. He reveals that his name is Elzo and, like Link, is also looking a way to break a curse placed upon him by Vaati. Unable to keep up with Links strong pace, Elzo decides to sit upon Link's head, and this is where he stays for the remainder of the adventure.


While in Minish Woods, Link comes across an unassuming tree stump. Elzo tells Link that by standing on it, he will be change into a picori. Link does so and is instantly shrunk to size of the creatures. This way, Link is now able to enter the Minish Village, the home place of the picori. As he arrives , he is greeted with several strange looks. The locals speak a language that cannot be translated, even by Elzo. This confuses them, so they go off in search of a picori who speaks English.
One of the game's primary goals is to gather the [[Four Elements]] in order to restore power to the [[Four Sword]], allowing Link to progressively split into mirror images of himself in order to battle enemies and solve puzzles. That, along with the final boss, reveals that this game is the prequel to the Four Swords games, setting the stage for those adventures.


They find the mayor of the town, who is an acclaimed expert in humans, and tells them that by eating a jabber nut, they will understand the language of the Picori. Link consumes one found growing in a house made out of a barrel. Now understanding very word, he goes to seek out the elder.
Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', though the game resembles ''The Wind Waker'' more.


The Elder tells Link that he must find the 4 elements if he wishes to reforge the picori blade. The elements are crystalline forms of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water. With these elements infused with the blade, its power shall return. The first element, Earth is located in a sanctuary north of the village. This is Links first port of call. Fighting his way through the hordes of enemies now in the sanctuary, Link reaches the first element. However, his path is block by a [[Big Green Chuchu|Green Chu]]. An easy battle if you weren't the size of the picori, which Link still is. After an intense battle, the creature is defeated and link gains the first element. Link then returns to the elder. The elder tells Link to seek out a picori by the name of [[Melari]], a master swordsmith on the summit of Mount Crenel.
While being only released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual Console]] as a part of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]], being the first time non-Ambassadors can play it other than its initial release.


Climbing mount Mt. Crenel was no small feat. Once the peak was reached, Link found Melari in his smith. Giving Melari the broken Picori Blade, link set off to a human mine nearby, where the 2nd element (The [[Fire Element]]) was located.
==Story==
[[File:TMC Picori Blade.png|35px|left]]{{Main|The Minish Cap Story}}


Link returns just in time to see Melari and his apprentices finish their work on the sword. This sword is now the [[White Sword]] and now must be fused with the 4 elements. Link goes in search of the sanctuary in Hyrule castle. When they arrive in the courtyard, they notice a strange looking doorway which only they can see. Link enters to find the elemental sanctuary. He infuses the blade with elements of fire and earth. Suddenly, a giant stone slab appears behind them. It tells of the true power of the blade and, when filled with power, can spilt a body in up to 4 pieces. However, because Link only has 2 elements, is limit is one spilt for now.  
Princess Zelda visit her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day.The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities.
After, the King present the winner of the tournament with Smith's sword and allow them to touch the sacred Picori Blade, binding the Bound Chest shut. However, it is revealed that the winner, Vaati, has malicious intent, and breaks the Picori Blade, opening the Bound Chest and flooding Hyrule with monsters. He then turns Princess Zelda to stone and flees the area. Vaati was after the Light Force, that golden light that was once wielded by the hero mentioned in the legends of the Picori.


As Link leaves Hyrule Castle, he comes across Vaati outside. Link proceeds to chase him, but is stopped by two [[Moblin]]s. Once defeated, Elzo fully explains his and Vaati's backstory.  
This game follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] from the evil Wind Mage [[Vaati]], who also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid comes the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori and hopped on his head like a hat.


In truth, both Elzo and Vaati are Minish- the real name for the picori. Elzo is a powerful sorcerer and Vaati was his apprentice. While Elzo was creating a hat which could grant the wishes of the humans, Vaati snuck in and stole it. He turned into the powerful warlock he is now and transformed Elzo into a hat. Vaati is now searching for the "Light Force" - a strange force which grants the user the unlimited power.
==Races==
 
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Races}}
Link once again continues on his way to the Wind Fortress, for the third element. He digged through the dirt with his newly obtained item: the [[Mole Mitts]], and defeated the dugeon boss, [[Mazaal]]. But, the element was not there. then, Link and Ezlo moved on searching the missing elements.
 
Link enters in the [[Temple of Droplets]] and saw the element frozen in a block of ice. After some walking, the ice block was melted, but it unfroze a [[Big Octo (The Minish Cap)|Big Octorock]]. He then stole the element, and Link went to get it back.
 
After defeating the octorock, Link infused the water element to the sword and proceeded to the [[Cloud Tops]]. There, he found the entrance to the Palace of Winds, where he found the [[Wind Element]] by beating [[Gyorg Pair]].
 
Link finally infused the four elements, but then, Vaati screwed the whole castle and was ready to drain the light force of Zelda. Link went to the top of the castle and brought justice to Hyrule, once more.
 
{{Spoiler/End}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
 
{{MagicNavbox|The Minish Cap|Characters|Gallery}}
<b>Main Characters</b>
 
[[Link]]
 
The young grandson of Grandfather Smith. He is a good friend of Zelda.
 
[[Ezlo]]
 
A strange talking cap that helps Link trough his adventure. Since Link starts out capless, Ezlo becomes the trademark cap himself during most of the game.
 
[[Princess Zelda]]
 
The princess of Hyrule. She likes to sneak out of the castle in order to visit her friend Link.
 
[[Vaati]]
 
The Evil Wind Mage that is the main cause of all the trouble and challenges that Link will encounter.
 
==Races==
 
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Races}}


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
{{Main|:Category:The Minish Cap Enemies|The Minish Cap Enemies}}
{{MagicNavbox|The Minish Cap|Enemies|Gallery}}
 
 
- List of enemies that appear in  '''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'''. {{Hide|
 
* [[Acro-Bandit]]s
* [[Armos]]
* [[Ball and Chain Trooper]]
* [[Beetle (enemy)|Beetle]]
* [[Blade Trap]]
* [[Bob-omb]]
* [[Bombarossa]]
* [[Boulder]]
* [[Bubble]]
** Red Bubble
** Blue Bubble
* [[Business Scrub]]
* [[Chaser]]
* [[ChuChu]]
** [[Blue ChuChu]]
** [[Green ChuChu]]
** [[Red ChuChu]]
** [[Rock ChuChu]]
** [[Spiny ChuChu]]
* [[Cloud Piranha]]
* [[Crow]]
* [[Darknut]]
* [[Door Mimic]]
* [[Eyegore]]
* [[Floormaster]]
* [[Flying Jar]]
* [[Ghini]]
* [[Gibdo]]
* [[Guruguru Bar]]
* [[Helmasaur]]
* [[Keaton (The Minish Cap)|Keaton]]
* [[Keese]]
* [[Lakitu]]
* [[Leever]]
** Red Leever
** Blue Leever
* [[Like Like]]
* [[Moblin]]
** Bow Moblin
** Spear Moblin
* [[Moldorm]]
* [[Moldworm]]
* [[Mulldozer]]
** Red Mulldozer
** Blue Mulldozer
* [[Octorok]]
** Red Octorok
** Blue Octorok
** Golden Octorok
* [[Peahat]]
* [[Pesto]]
** Blue Pesto
** Red Pesto
* [[Puffstool]]
* [[Rollobite]]
* [[Rope]]
** Green Rope
** Golden Rope
* [[Rupee Like]]
* [[Rupee Wraith]]
* [[Scissors Beetle]]
* [[Sluggula]]
* [[Spark]]
* [[Spiked Beetle]]
* [[Spiny Beetle]]
* [[Stalfos]]
** Blue Stalfos
** Red Stalfos
* [[Stone Statue]]
* [[Takkuri]]
* [[Tektite]]
** Red Tektite
** Blue Tektite
** Golden Tektite
* [[Torch Trap]]
* [[Wallmaster]]
* [[Winder|Winder/ Moldola]]
* [[Wizzrobe]]
** Green Wizzrobe
** Fire Wizzrobe
** Ice Wizzrobe
* [[Zol]] (Beta)
}}


==Bosses==
==Bosses==
 
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{{:Category:The Minish Cap Bosses}}


==Items==
==Items==
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Items}}
{{MagicNavbox|The Minish Cap|Items|Gallery}}


== Heart Pieces ==
==Heart Pieces==
{{Main|The Minish Cap Heart Pieces}}
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{{Pieces of Heart|The Minish Cap}}
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==Locations==
==Locations==
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==Other media==
==Other media==
* [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)]]
* [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)]]




==The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP==
==The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP==
 
In Europe the game could also be obtained by a [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Limited Edition Pak|limited edition bundle]] with a golden Game Boy Advance Supreme crested with a [[Triforce]]. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: ''The Minish Cap''; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat.
In Europe the game could also be obtained by a limited edition bundle with a golden gameboy advance supreme crested with a triforce. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: The Minish Cap; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat.


==Merchandise and Product==
==Merchandise and Product==
* [[The Minish Cap Yujin Gashapon Phone Strap Figures]] are a set of 7 phone-strap figures, that were produced in 2004 by Tomy Yujin, and sold for 100 yen a piece.
* [[The Minish Cap Yujin Gashapon Phone Strap Figures]] are a set of 7 phone-strap figures, that were produced in 2004 by Tomy Yujin, and sold for 100 yen a piece.


==Trivia==
*The logo for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' featured in pre-release material and some commercials featured the [[Master Sword]] rather than the [[Four Sword]]. This is interesting, because the Master Sword does not appear in the game at all.
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' is the only main-series [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' game]] with [[Hyrule]] as its overworld that does not feature a desert.
*In the European version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the [[Mt. Crenel Mineral Water]] found on [[Mt. Crenel]] is called the Hot Spring Water.
==Screenshots==
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==Videos==
{{Youtube|jS1ZPgjOiYc|270|Game Intro}}
{{Youtube|Vd9XL1igPs8|270|American Commercial}}
{{Youtube|XOmn7MI7egA|270|Japanese Commercial}}
{{Youtube|0yocQhCnfDg|270|European Commercial}}
{{Youtube|zQrG9OhUWNY|270|Japanese Trailer}}
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Revision as of 07:46, September 3, 2019

The Minish Cap
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Release

Platform

Date

Game Boy Advance

Japan November 4, 2004
Europe November 12, 2004
United States January 10, 2005
Australia April 7, 2005

3DS Virtual Console (Ambassadors)

Australia December 15, 2011
United States December 16, 2011
Europe December 16, 2011
Japan December 16, 2011

Wii U Virtual Console

United States June 5, 2014
Japan April 30, 2014
Europe May 29, 2014
Australia May 29, 2014

Credits

Developer

Capcom

Producer

Keiji Inafune

Director

Hidemaro Fujibayashi

Guides

Walkthrough

Walkthrough

Media

Gallery

Official Art
Screenshots

Music

Soundtrack

ZeldaDungeon.net 

Nearly two years after the release of The Wind Waker, Nintendo released the next handheld adventure in the The Legend of Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. This time utilizing a modified version of the Four Swords art style altered to be more in line with The Wind Waker art style. The game uses an improved version of the interface found in the Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.

This game introduced a new race to the series which hasn't been seen in any other games since, the Picori (or Minish). These small creatures can only be seen by children, meaning that Link can interact with them throughout the adventure. Early on in the game, Link meets up with Ezlo, a transfigured Minish who joins Link as his iconic cap and giving tips along the way. Using Ezlo's mystical powers, Link is able to shrink down at various portals throughout Hyrule and enter the small world of the Minish, solving puzzles and entering dungeons that were previously inaccessible.

One of the game's primary goals is to gather the Four Elements in order to restore power to the Four Sword, allowing Link to progressively split into mirror images of himself in order to battle enemies and solve puzzles. That, along with the final boss, reveals that this game is the prequel to the Four Swords games, setting the stage for those adventures.

Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from Ocarina of Time, though the game resembles The Wind Waker more.

While being only released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, The Minish Cap was released on the 3DS Virtual Console as a part of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, The Minish Cap was released on the Wii U Virtual Console, being the first time non-Ambassadors can play it other than its initial release.

Story

TMC Picori Blade.png
Main article: The Minish Cap Story

Princess Zelda visit her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day.The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities. After, the King present the winner of the tournament with Smith's sword and allow them to touch the sacred Picori Blade, binding the Bound Chest shut. However, it is revealed that the winner, Vaati, has malicious intent, and breaks the Picori Blade, opening the Bound Chest and flooding Hyrule with monsters. He then turns Princess Zelda to stone and flees the area. Vaati was after the Light Force, that golden light that was once wielded by the hero mentioned in the legends of the Picori.

This game follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save Princess Zelda from the evil Wind Mage Vaati, who also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid comes the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori and hopped on his head like a hat.

Races

Characters

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Enemies

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Bosses

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Items

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Heart Pieces

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Locations

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Other media


The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP

In Europe the game could also be obtained by a limited edition bundle with a golden Game Boy Advance Supreme crested with a Triforce. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: The Minish Cap; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat.

Merchandise and Product

Trivia

Screenshots

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Videos


Game Intro

American Commercial

Japanese Commercial

European Commercial

Japanese Trailer
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