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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Pokey
|image=  
|image = [[File:Pokey.png]]
{{Media
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''
|Model LANS= File:LANS Pokey Model.png
|habitat = [[Yarna Desert]]<br>[[Samasa Desert]]
|Sprite LA= File:LA Pokey Sprite.png
|weapon = [[Sword]]
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Pokey Sprite.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Pokey Sprite.png
}}
}}
'''Pokey''' are cactus-like monsters, better known as [[smw:Pokey|enemies]] in the [[smw:Mario (series)|''Super Mario Bros.'' series]]. They dwell in the deserts of [[Koholint Island]] and [[Holodrum]] respectively in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. The creatures do not move very fast, and can only harm Link if he is careless enough to touch one. He must be careful and strike away each section of their body with the [[sword]].
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|game= LA, OoS
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|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|member=
|attack=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA= {{Damage|attack1= Contact|damage1= 0.50}}
|OoS= {{Damage|attack1= Contact|damage1= 0.50}}
}}
|weapon= {{List|[[Sword]], [[Bomb]]s}}
|spoils=
|exp=
|theme=
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA= {{HP|LA|1}} {{Small|(Body Segments)}}, {{HP|LA|2}} {{Small|(Head)}}
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{{Term/Store|Pokey|Pokeys|Series, LA, LADX, LANS, OoS|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 198 {{Exp Game|LA, LADX, OoS}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You got a {{Color|LANS Red|Pokey figure}}! The memory of meeting these still stings...|Game Screen|LANS}}</ref> They are directly based on the {{Smw|Pokey}} enemies from the ''{{Smw|Mario (series)|Mario}}'' series.
 
Pokeys are cactus-like enemies that inhabit desert regions. They are made of segmented bodies that are covered in spikes.  When they are struck, the segments of their bodies break off or are destroyed. They behave similarly to the [[Hokkubokku]].
 
==Characteristics==
==={{LA|-}}===
In {{LA}}, Pokeys dwell in the [[Yarna Desert]]. They do not move very fast, however if they are struck by the [[Sword]] or attacked with [[Bomb]]s or [[Arrow]]s, the segments of their body break off with each strike and fly away. The flying sections are able to bounce off of walls, but will shortly disappear. Pokeys have three segments, including their head. Once their torso segments are removed, the head can be struck a few times to defeat. They can be defeated whole with [[Magic Powder]], the [[Hookshot]], [[Magic Rod]] and [[Boomerang]]. The Magic Powder and Magic Rod will burn their lowest segment before killing the whole Pokey.
 
==={{OoS|-}}===
In {{OoS}}, Pokeys appear in a similar manner to those in {{LA|-}}. They inhabit the [[Samasa Desert]]. Unlike those previously, the segments of Pokeys do not fly off when they are struck, and are instead destroyed after receiving enough damage. Very few items are effective against them as well, and they are mainly vulnerable to the Sword and Bombs. [[Scent Seed]]s shot with the [[Slingshot]] are also effective against them.
 
Curiously, when [[Mystery Seed]]s are used on them, they recover destroyed parts of their body, up to four segments.


==Trivia==
==Nomenclature==
*By hitting a Pokey with a [[Mystical Seeds#Mystery Seeds|Mystery Seed]], they will recover destroyed parts of their body.
{{Nomenclature}}


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===Other Names===
{{Names
{{Other Names
|English=
|-
|Japanese= {{Japanese|サンボ|Sanbo|Cactus|3}}
| Cactus<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA |publisher= Nintendo |page= 97}}</ref>
|Spanish=
| {{LA}}
|Spanish(LA)=
| {{Guide|LA|Nintendo}}
|Spanish(SP)=
| {{E}}
|French=
}}
|French(CA)=
|French(FR)=
|German=
|Italian= }}


{{NintendoEnemy}}
==See Also==
{{PlantEnemy}}
* {{Term|Series|Hokkubokku|link}}
{{SandEnemy}}
 
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]
{{Ref}}
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]
 
[[Category:Mario]]
{{Categories
|Mario, Nintendo Enemies, Plant-Like Enemies, Sand-Related Enemies
|enemies= LA, LADX, LANS, OoS
}}

Latest revision as of 08:10, 16 November 2023

Pokeys are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2] They are directly based on the Pokey enemies from the Mario series.

Pokeys are cactus-like enemies that inhabit desert regions. They are made of segmented bodies that are covered in spikes. When they are struck, the segments of their bodies break off or are destroyed. They behave similarly to the Hokkubokku.

Characteristics

Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, Pokeys dwell in the Yarna Desert. They do not move very fast, however if they are struck by the Sword or attacked with Bombs or Arrows, the segments of their body break off with each strike and fly away. The flying sections are able to bounce off of walls, but will shortly disappear. Pokeys have three segments, including their head. Once their torso segments are removed, the head can be struck a few times to defeat. They can be defeated whole with Magic Powder, the Hookshot, Magic Rod and Boomerang. The Magic Powder and Magic Rod will burn their lowest segment before killing the whole Pokey.

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons, Pokeys appear in a similar manner to those in Link's Awakening. They inhabit the Samasa Desert. Unlike those previously, the segments of Pokeys do not fly off when they are struck, and are instead destroyed after receiving enough damage. Very few items are effective against them as well, and they are mainly vulnerable to the Sword and Bombs. Scent Seeds shot with the Slingshot are also effective against them.

Curiously, when Mystery Seeds are used on them, they recover destroyed parts of their body, up to four segments.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
サンボ (Sanbo) (LANS) 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Pokey (LANS)
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Pokey (LA | LADX)[3]
  • Marghibruco (LANS | OoS)[3]
  •  
  • Marghibruco is the Italian name for Pokeys.
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Other Names

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See Also

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 198 (LA | LADX | OoS)
  2. "You got a Pokey figure! The memory of meeting these still stings..." — Game Screen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 198
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 97