Pig
Template:Species Pigs are recurring Animals in The Legend of Zelda series.
Characteristics
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, Pigs are generally peaceful animals that struggle in vain when picked up. They come in three varieties: pink, black, and pink with black spots. Link can catch and hold a Pig if he gets close to one, by either sneaking up or running at it.[1] He can also lure one close by spreading All-Purpose Bait on the ground next to a Pig.[2] Pigs love to eat, and if they are fed All-Purpose Bait, they might dig up Rupees, Morths, and Items from the ground, including a Piece of Heart. If a Pig is attacked too many times, it turns red in anger and relentlessly retaliates against Link. If there are any nearby Pigs, they will also attack him, much like the Cucco's Revenge Squad. The Pigs will stop chasing Link if he enters a building or goes to a place where they can't reach him, like on top of a high object or in a body of water. While a Pig is charging after Link, it will destroy any Grass, Vases and Enemies in its way.
Before Link visits the Forsaken Fortress for the first time, Link can assist Abe and capture a Pig for his wife, Rose, who will thank him with 20 Rupees after it is placed in their pen.[3] Link can capture the two other Pigs on Outset Island and receive additional increments of 20 Rupees for each of them.[4] When Link returns to Outset Island after placing all three Pigs in the pen, Link will find that only one, large Pig is present. If Link speaks to Rose and her children, they will imply that they ate the two other Pigs.[5] The remaining Pig is named after Link, and it can be provoked as well, dealing three Hearts of damage if Link is hit by it. After Link has obtained the Power Bracelets, he can pick the giant Pig up and carry it, but his walking will be inhibited as though he is wearing the Iron Boots.
Other Appearances
Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love
In Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love, the Save Pig[citation needed] is what allows Tingle Saving the game. At least one Save Pig will appear on each of the 14 Pages, but there will occasionally be more, such as on pages Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, and Page 11.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Pigs are seen in Toon Link's Victory Pose and as a Trophy and a Sticker. In Toon Link's Victory Pose, the Pig runs as Toon Link tries to catch it. In one, Toon Link falls and doesn't capture the Pig, but in the other, he is successful.
Trophy Information
| # | Trophy | Significant Games | Description | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 |  Pigs |
The Wind Waker | Cute creatures that roam the land. They are usually pink or black but are also sometimes patterned or even miniature. Perhaps due to their timid natures, they tend to run away when approached. To catch them, you need to creep towards them ever so slowly. Throwing them in the water will reveal that they can swim back to the shore, not by "doggy-paddling" but by "piggy-paddling". | Random |
Sticker Information
| Sticker | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
|---|---|---|---|
 Link & Pigs |
The Wind Waker | Sticker Drops +40 | All |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, a Pig appears in Toon Link's Victory Pose, similar to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, with only a few small changes.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a Pig appears exactly the same as it does in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Trivia
- One of the Pigs on Windfall Island releases gas when Link picks it up, with little, green clouds periodically coming out of its rear.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | 野ブタ (No Buta) | Wild Pig |
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FrenchEU | Cochons Sauvages | Wild Pigs |
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German | Wildschwein | |
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Italian | Maiale selvatico | Wild Pig |
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SpanishEU | Cerdo salvaje | Wild Hog |
Gallery
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Link sneaking up on a Pig
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Link carrying a Pig to Rose
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A fully-grown Pig
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The Save Pig as seen in Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love
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See Also
References
- ↑ "You ready to go grab it, [Link]? Now, you can't just run up on it! Pigs are too alert to their surroundings for you to just jog up and capture one. If you want to get close to one, you have to hold ZR to crouch and tilt L to crawl slowly up behind it. Slowly..." — Abe (The Wind Waker HD)
- ↑ "You could also distract it with bait, I guess." — Abe (The Wind Waker HD)
- ↑ "Oh! Thank you! Thank you so much! I've been thinking of getting a pet pig for a while now. The boys will be SO happy when they get home. You sweetie! Ok, [Link]... Hold out your hand. This is your reward! Don't spend it all in one place!" — Rose (The Wind Waker HD)
- ↑ "Thank you SO much for bringing us yet another family member. Here's a little something for you!" — Rose (The Wind Waker HD)
- ↑ "It was delicious!" — Zill (The Wind Waker)