References to The Legend of Zelda in other media

has been referenced numerous times in other media. Elements and characters from the series have appeared in a number of Nintendo games and other licensed, related media.
This listing is not to be confused with cameos, which are appearances with little to no effect on the game itself, and may not always be immediately obvious to the player. For instances of cameos in other media, see Cameos of in other media. For unlicensed parodies and homages in other media, see in popular culture.
==Nintendo franchises==
===Animal Crossing franchise===
Throughout the Animal Crossing series, a number of objects and characters from series make cameos in the form of furniture, clothing and accessories. Some of the Villagers also tend to make references to series, either from an iconic quote or mentioning a character by name.
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A number of Zelda theme songs can be played in the Daigasso! Band Brothers games, some of which must first be downloaded.
*The original Daigasso! Band Brothers includes a medley of Zelda songs.
*, known in Japan as Daigasso! Band Brothers DX, includes some Zelda songs.
*Daigasso! Band Brothers P includes theme, Woodlands theme, Lorule theme, the Ballad of the Goddess, and s orchestrated theme.
===Donkey Kong franchise===
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* If the main characters ask about the castle in Bazaar's Shop (available after buying the shell), and refuse to pay for the story, Bazaar will recount how a boy also asked about the castle and had paid 500 Rupees for it. This reference was removed in the Game Boy Advance remake.
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* In the series, theme is featured in a number of games, including the original, , and .
* In the original Donkey Konga, the player can buy a -themed bongo sound set.
===Kirby franchises===
* In several games, starting with , Kirby's ability is a reference to Link, most notably as the hat Kirby wears is based on Link's cap. The Sword Kirby uses also resembles the Master Sword. In some games, the ability grants Kirby with sword techniques based on those of Link's, such as the Sword Beam, Spin Attack, Down Thrust, and the Skyward Strike (called "Sky Energy Strike" in ).
====Kirby Super Star====
* In The Great Cave Offensive, one of the treasures to collect is the Triforce. According to Nintendo, the reason for this and the references to other Nintendo games are because the developers wanted to repay the favor of having Kirby appear in .
====Kirby: Triple Deluxe====
* A "Master Sword" can be collected. It is based on the from and is likely a reference in name only.
===Mario franchise===
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* The plays the same tune as the Recorder in . It also summons a cyclone in the same way.
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* If Mario sleeps at the inn at Rose Town, Link will be sleeping in the bed next to him. If Mario attempts to talk to him, the classic Zelda discovery jingle will play.
** Link's cameo reappears in the 2023 Nintendo Switch remake, .
File:SMRPG Link in Rose Town Inn.png|Link in Rose Town's inn from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
File:SMRPG 2023 Link Cameo.jpg|Link in Rose Town's inn from Super Mario RPG (2023)
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* Under his mask, the character has a face resembling the Running Man from and the Postman from .
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* One of the items obtained from the Starbeans Café is the , a yellow triangle resembling a piece of the Triforce. Originally, various Nintendo characters were intended to appear at the Café to present the Mario Bros. with related items, before being replaced by Professor E. Gadd and the items slightly renamed and redesigned. Link was originally supposed to appear and give the Triforce to the brothers. 
* In the Winkle Colosseum, the Mario Bros. participate in a mini-game where they must deflect rocks at enemies known as s, whose name is derived from Octoroks. These enemies also have a similar appearance, as they shoot rocks from their snouts.
*In the Nintendo 3DS remake, , the Great Force is redesigned, now bearing a closer resemblance to the Triforce. The jingle that plays when Mario and Luigi obtains it is the same one that plays when Link obtains an item from a big Treasure Chest in the series.
File:Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga Stalfos.png|The 8-bit Stalfos during the Barrel mini-game in the bottom-right corner from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
File:Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga Stalfos Sprite.png|The Stalfos from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
File:TLoZ Stalfos Sprite.png|A Stalfos from 
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* Throughout the game, Mario is guided by a hint-giving Pixl named Tippi. Her fairy-like appearance and role is likely a reference to Navi.
* When Mimi insists that Mario pays for a vase he broke, she will not accept coins, as she prefers to use octagonal gems called "", a reference to Rupees. The also strongly resembles a Rupee.
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* In the third mission of the , Mario fights giant creatures that resemble Deku Scrubs firing cannonballs at him.
* Game director Yoshiaki Koizumi said in an interview with Nintendo Power (issue #225) that the battle strategy against the boss was inspired by what was originally going to be used for the final battle against Ganon in , which was scrapped due to difficulty on camera control.
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* In one of the galaxies, a Gearmo will ask Mario for a Goomba. After the plumber gives him the Goomba, he will hold it up in the air exactly like Link does when he gets an item.
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* is heavily based on series and was created to honor the game's 25th anniversary. The course is played predominantly from a top-down perspective and involves Mario moving from room to room in a similar manner to a traditional Zelda dungeon. A puzzle to obtain a Star Coin involves lighting torches using Fire Mario, which causes the Zelda "puzzle solved" jingle to play. The course also includes traps that mimic those that appear in Zelda dungeons, such as Guruguru Bars and Rolling Spike Traps.
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* One of the Luiginoid moves is called , which is a reference to the item of the same name. This Luiginoid move works in a similar manner to the aforementioned item, causing multiple Luigis to stretch out in a chain to latch onto targets and pull Mario and the remaining Luiginoids to it.
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*A secret area in takes Mario to an area composed of black blocks that form an 8-bit Link sprite from . Lighting them all up to reveal the sprite causes the "item found" refrain from to play, and a Green Star to appear. After this, the music will change to a remix of part of the main theme of the Zelda series until Mario leaves.
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* A Zelda-themed DLC package for was released on November 13, 2014. × package contains three new playable characters, including the incarnation of Link from . The DLC pack also contains a Zelda-themed vehicle with matching parts: the Master Cycle, which features a Hylian Shield at each side, and the Triforce Tires and Hylian Kite. The Triforce Cup, also included in the DLC, features the Hyrule Circuit, which is located in Hyrule Field and inside Hyrule Castle. The circuit features Rupees instead of Coins, Deku Babas instead of s, and Keese instead of s. Once inside the Hyrule Castle section, switches can be activated to summon the Master Sword. Also, Link will sometimes hold the Triforce in his hands while performing a .
* Using either the Link or Toon Link amiibo unlocks the Link Racing Suit usable by the Mii character.
MK8 Hyrule Circuit.png|Hyrule Circuit from 
File:MK8 Deku Baba Model.png|Deku Baba
File:MK8 Keese Model.png|Keese
File:MK8 Rupee Model.png|Rupee
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* Using any amiibo unlocks a pattern for Yoshi based on that character. These include all five Zelda-related amiibo.
File:Link Yoshi Pattern.png|Link and Toon Link's pattern
File:Zelda Yoshi Pattern.png|Zelda's pattern
File:Sheik Yoshi Pattern.png|Sheik's pattern
File:Ganondorf Yoshi Pattern.png|Ganondorf's pattern
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* 8-bit versions of Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, Ganondorf, and Tingle appear as for Mario, usable by grabbing a Mystery Mushroom. They are unlocked by either playing through the 100-Mario Challenge, or scanning their respective amiibo (except Tingle, who does not have an amiibo). Zelda-themed jingles play when Mario is transformed into these characters and when the D-pad is pressed up. Costumes based on "Totem Link" (based on the three Links from ) and Tetra also appear and can be unlocked through Event Courses and updates, respectively.
*The sprite used for the Sea Urchin enemies was reused in Super Mario Maker when placing a Super Mario World-style spike object in an underwater setting.
File:LADX Sea Urchin Sprite.png|A Sea Urchin in 
File:SMM Sea Urchin.png|A Sea Urchin in Super Mario Maker
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In the Ver. 2.0.0 update, promoted as A Legendary Update, Link was added as a playable character through the use of the Master Sword power-up.
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The fourth chapter in the game has Mario sailing across an ocean called on a boat with similar mechanics to the from . In order to unlock a dungeon called the Sea Tower, which looks similar to the from the outside, Mario must travel to Diamond Island and complete the Trials of Power, Courage and Wisdom to collect the three sacred orbs, which is a reference to the and the . When arriving on Diamond Island, remarks on the scenery by saying "It seems so familiar. I would swear I've heard a legend about this place. I won't try to force a name upon it."
A reference to can be found earlier in the game, where a Toad in Autumn Mountain complains he doesn't have enough stamina to climb a wall, before commenting that at least it isn't raining.
In the Japanese version, the Whispering Woods area is known as . One of its inhabitants, an elderly tree stump named , is called . His face has similarities to the from .
===Metroid franchise===
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* The game's concept of light/dark duality, as well as the collection of Temple Keys, is comparable to the gameplay mechanic from . In fact, the developer of the game, , was assisted by one of the creators of the SNES Zelda game to properly incorporate the aforementioned concept into the new game.MIGS 2007: Retro Studios On The Journey Of Metroid Prime - Gamasutra
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* Players can unlock a special feature known as Bumper Stickers, which decorates 's with stickers based on certain Nintendo games that have data stored in the players' Wii consoles. One of the stickers is the Wing Crest from .
===Picross series===
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* Volume 5 and 8 of the Nintendo Power Picross series had its "Character" section based on . In the latter game, these puzzles are available in the "Character Extra" section, which is unlocked after completing all 96 of the original puzzles. The images used are of Navi, the Fairy Ocarina, the Keaton Mask, the Fairy Slingshot, Kaepora Gaebora, Link, Princess Ruto, Epona, Darunia, Deku Scrub and Ganondorf.
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Navi.gif|Navi
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Fairy Ocarina.gif|Fairy Ocarina
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Keaton Mask.gif|Keaton Mask
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Fairy Slingshot.gif|Fairy Slingshot
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Kaepora Gaebora.gif|Kaepora Gaebora
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Princess Zelda.gif|Princess Zelda
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Link.gif|Link
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Princess Ruto.gif|Princess Ruto
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Epona.gif|Epona
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Darunia.gif|Darunia
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Deku Scrub.gif|Deku Scrub
File:Picross NP Vol. 5 Ganondorf.gif|Ganondorf
====Picross DS====
* Level 11 of Normal Mode, unlocked after completing the 10 other levels, is based on different Nintendo characters. Puzzle 11-L is based on the original Link sprite.
* Volume 5 of Picross NP was also made available as a "My Picross" download in the game. Pack 7, released in August 27, 2008 only for the North American version contains the puzzles, with them being puzzles 7B-7H.
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* Two puzzles in "Easy Picross" and fifteen puzzles in "Normal Picross" are based on Zelda characters and items. A larger, multi-part "Micross" puzzle shows artwork of Link from , and when completed, plays the music heard when obtains the . Unlike in earlier Picross titles, the images do not become animated when puzzles are completed.
File:CNP E04 Ocarina.png|Ocarina
File:CNP E05 Heart.png|Heart
File:CNP N16 Triforce.png|Triforce
File:CNP N17 Dungeon Stairs.png|Dungeon Stairs
File:CNP N18 Bow & Arrow.png|Bow & Arrow
File:CNP N19 Bomb.png|Bomb
File:CNP N20 Rupee.png|Rupee
File:CNP N21 Fairy.png|Fairy
File:CNP N22 Wizzrobe.png|Wizzrobe
File:CNP N23 Darknut.png|Darknut
File:CNP N24 Stalfos.png|Stalfos
File:CNP N25 Old Man.png|Old Man
File:CNP N26 Princess Zelda.png|Princess Zelda
File:CNP N27 Link.png|Link
File:CNP N28 Moblin.png|Moblin
File:CNP N29 Wallmaster.png|Wallmaster
File:CNP N30 Octorok.png|Octorok
File:CNP Micross Link.png|Micross: 
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*This update/sequel features six new Zelda puzzles and a new "Micross" puzzle showing Link from , which plays the "Get Item" fanfare when completed. Nine Zelda puzzles from the original Club Nintendo Picross are reused as "Mega Picross" puzzles, which contain hint numbers spanning over two rows.
File:CNPP P003 Key.png|Key
File:CNPP P005 Boomerang.png|Boomerang
File:CNPP P014 Heart Container.png|Heart Container
File:CNPP P074 Toon Link.png|Toon Link
File:CNPP P080 Ganondorf.png|Ganondorf
File:CNPP P090 Sheik.png|Sheik
File:CNPP Micross Link.png|Micross: 
====Picross 3D: Round 2====
*One of the nine puzzles that can be unlocked with amiibo features Link, in his appearance, riding Epona.
===Pikmin franchise===
====Hey! Pikmin====
*In Area E of Sector 2, known as "The Keeper of the Lake", a blue Ocarina nearly identical in design to the Ocarina of Time appears as a treasure called the Unexamined Nest. It is the reward for defeating the boss of Sector 2, the Long Water Dumple. It is worth 1000 Sparklium.
	Unexamined Nest
I recovered this from inside the giant water creature. It's...a nest of some kind? I'm too nervous to see what lives in it. I...I don't need to analyze all of these things! It's not my job!
*In Area A of Sector 3, known as the "Crystal Tunnels", one of the treasures that can obtained is a cartridge called the Attention-Getting Logo. It is worth 200 Sparklium.
	Attention-Getting Logo
I can't read the writing, but the shape and color of the letters are very striking. The sword and shield behind the large, jagged glyph project an air of strength and confidence. A business or product could do very well with this type of logo. Maybe I should bring it back with me and show it to the company president to give him some ideas.
====Pikmin 4====
*A known as the Mechanical Harp (Windmills) can be found in the . It plays the "" when it is being carried by Pikmin or when it is performing its action in the . When viewed in the Treasure Catalog, will state how its song resembles "heroic tales and captured princesses."
* The is a Treasure that can be found in the . It is an bearing the engraving, "Tlozoot", a reference to .
* The , a Treasure found in the , is a reference to Heart Containers. In his notes, associates it with having extra health.
* The , , and are three Treasures that collectively reference the three aspects of the Triforce.
===Splatoon series===
====Splatoon 3====
* A event was announced to promote the release of . Players were prompted to make a choice between Power, Wisdom, or Courage, represented by silhouettes of Ganondorf, Zelda, and Link respectively, as well as the symbols of corresponding to their respective pieces of the Triforce. The event was announced on April 14, 2023, and it ran between May 5 to May 7. 
** The was Scorch Gorge, which resembles the Gerudo Highlands. The stage had a custom layout unique to this specific Splatfest, being the first to utilize a three-point symmetrical layout. The layout of the stage layout resembled the Triforce, with markings of it seen at the center of the stage.
** T-shirts were also announced to be releasing in celebration of the Splatfest, bearing the designs of the main Splatfest poster.
===Tetris series===
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* After winning a B-type game at or above Level 9 with a height of at least 1, Link appears playing a flute.
* Upon beating Level 9, a secret ending with various Nintendo characters, including Link, is unlocked.
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* This version features Link prominently and includes a number of Zelda-themed puzzles.
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* There are two unlockable themes based on ; , purchased with tickets, and , obtainable through participating in the 23rd .
===WarioWare series===
Several of 's and 's microgames are based on games of series, and some of their games feature elements amongst other Nintendo properties. In WarioWare Gold, one of The Legend of Zelda microgames is part of 's set.
WarioWare: Snapped! and Game & Wario are the only WarioWare games without any references to The Legend of Zelda.
==Other Nintendo Games==
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Demo versions of , , and are unlockable by scanning amiibo.
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The built-in Nintendo 3DS app allows players to take photos with various Nintendo characters using AR Cards bundled with the console. One of the AR Cards features in his appearance. When altering 's pose, he will either make a shout or, when he holds up a , the "Get Item" fanfare will be heard.
File:ARG Link Card.png|'s AR Card
File:ARG Link and Kirby Real World.jpg| appearing with Kirby in augmented reality
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* Two of the stages are based on , utilizing sprites of Link, Zelda and Ganon. Each stage is accompanied by a remixed theme in a chiptune style; one based on the main theme, and the second being a rock-themed remix of the Death Mountain music.
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* Game & Watch Zelda is available as an unlockable bonus game.
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* Several apparel items as well as room decor based on have been made available for the application. Many of these items are available only as redeemable rewards in . Apparel items include Link's Wig (based on s Link), Link's New Hair Wig (based on s Link), 8-Bit Link Tee, and the Bow & Arrows (based on s Champion Shirt). Decor items include matching wallpaper and flooring based on .
File:Miitomo Link's New Hair Wig.jpg|Link's New Hair Wig
File:Miitomo Bow & Arrows.jpg|Bow & Arrows
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* In both the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch versions of the game, scanning any Link, Zelda, Sheik, or Ganondorf amiibo will reward the player with a matching Mii costume based on that character.
File:Miitopia Link Costume Model.png|Link costume
File:Miitopia Zelda Costume Model.png|Zelda costume
File:Miitopia Sheik Costume Model.png|Sheik costume
File:Miitopia Ganondorf Costume Model.png|Ganondorf costume
===Nintendo Badge Arcade===
Numerous badges based on sprites and artwork from can be collected in this application by playing a selection of games. These can be used to decorate the HOME Menu of the Nintendo 3DS. More badges were occasionally released through weekly updates, until new badge additions were discontinued on May 26th, 2017 in Japan,
The Arcade Bunny would frequently comment on his favorite characters and other aspects of the series.
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* One of the mini-games is called The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, and is a direct homage to the series. The player takes on the role of Link and fights many monsters from the series in familiar landscapes.
* The Triforce makes an appearance in in Gate 30, where the player must make the shape of the relic using the stylus to complete the stage.
* The Triforce also appears as a possible shape in the Pachinko game found in the main Plaza.
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* In the Augmented Reality Camera mode, using the AR Card bundled with the Nintendo 3DS will dress the player's pet in 's cap, complete with blond hair.
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* The Breath of the Wild Medley was added in the Version 1.2.0 update on March 26, 2020. It is an arrangement of the "", "", "", and "" from . It is playable only in the game's Rhythm Mode.
===StreetPass Mii Plaza===
* The application utilizes and exchanges Miis through StreetPass to play an assortment of mini-games. Miis can be dressed up in accessories which can be received in mini-games or through events. Some of the possible accessories include the Link Costume, which dresses the Mii in Link's tunic and cap; the Princess Zelda Wig, which features jewelry and pointed ears; and the Sheik Mask. Other hats are available featuring the Triforce, a green Rupee, a treasure chest, and busts of Epona and Tingle.
File:SMP Link Costume Model.png|Link Costume
File:SMP Princess Zelda Wig Model.png|Princess Zelda Wig
File:SMP Sheik Mask Model.png|Sheik Mask
File:SMP Rupee Hat Model.png|Rupee Hat
File:SMP Epona Hat Model.png|Epona Hat
File:SMP Tingle Hat Model.png|Tingle Hat
* StreetPass Mii Plaza also features a mini-game called Puzzle Swap, which features several animated panels based on various Nintendo games and characters. There are several panels explicitly based on series.
** The panel entitled "" features a right-handed Link in his appearance, wielding the Ordon Sword and the Hylian Shield. He periodically slashes his sword. Link is standing in a dark, empty plane, which has black squares rising and rotating, and a drifting cloud cover that lets a little, yellow light through.
** The panel entitled "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D" features an adult Link in his appearance riding Epona through Hyrule Field, with Navi flying alongside them. Hyrule Castle Town and Death Mountain are visible in the background, but do not move any further away as Epona gallops (to maintain the loop). The time cycles through day and night.
** The panel entitled "Nintendo Starlets" in North America, and "Heroines" in PAL regions, features Zelda in her appearance (with her lyre) and Zelda's spirit from , as well as , , and from the Super Mario series. Each of the characters appear above a color-matched flower, with all of them rotating in a carousel fashion and performing a specific animation when facing the camera.
** The panel entitled "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" features Link in his appearance riding the Crimson Loftwing through The Sky. Rotating the camera, Skyloft can be seen on the left and Zelda in her appearance riding a Loftwing can be seen on the right.
** The panel entitled "ULTIMATE NES REMIX" features an 8x5 grid of tiles from various NES games featured in the game . This grid features Link, a Heart Container and an Octorok in their appearances; as well as Link, a Bot and an Old Woman in their appearances. In the animation, Link in his appearance obtains a Triforce Shard, which then transitions to a spritesheet. The spritesheet at the end of the animation depicts the Old Man from the Great Palace, a Small Key, and a red Daira in addition to Link holding up the Triforce. Using the Circle Pad to shift the camera at various points in the animation also reveals Ganon, Aquamentus, a Moblin and a Bomb in their appearances, and a lady from carrying a Dr. Mario pill.
** The panel entitled "Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U" features all 35 starter characters from . Link, Toon Link, Zelda, and Sheik appear in their Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U appearances. The animation depicts colored silhouettes of each of the character shooting into the camera, then puts all the silhouettes into a display before revealing the proper artwork.
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* By scanning series , players can obtain the Princess Tiara, which resembles 's tiara from .
Style Savvy Fashion Forward Princess Tiara.jpg|A promotion for the Princess Tiara
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* The Calico Trophy in makes a reference to the Gerudo while mentioning the fact that only one percent of calico cats are male.
===Swapdoodle===
* In the Lesson Store, four Lesson packs exclusively featuring games from series can be purchased. Two feature and two feature .
**The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time contains 2 pieces of stationery, one with adult Link and the other with adult Princess Zelda, and 11 Lessons: Adult Link, Epona, adult Princess Zelda, the Hylian Shield, Sheik, the Hookshot, Darunia, Ganondorf, adult Princess Ruto, the Wingcrest and Impa.
** The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time #2 contains 2 pieces of stationery, a green one with child Link and a pink one with child Princess Zelda, and 12 Lessons: Child Link, Saria, child Princess Zelda, Navi, child Malon, Nabooru, child Princess Ruto, Kaepora Gaebora, King Zora, a Goron, the Kokiri Sword and the .
** The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker contains 2 pieces of stationery, a green one with Link and a pink one with Princess Zelda, and 10 Lessons: Link, the Wind Waker, Princess Zelda, the Hero's Shield, the King of Red Lions, the Master Sword, a Fairy, the Bait Bag, Link conducting with the Wind Waker and Ganondorf.
** The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker #2 contains 2 pieces of stationery, one featuring the Great Sea and Tetra and the other featuring Outset Island and Aryll, and 10 Lessons: Tetra, Aryll, Gonzo, Sue-Belle, Niko, Link's Grandma, Beedle, Orca, a Fishman and Tingle.
* Two other Lesson packs also feature characters, items and symbols from series alongside other Nintendo series. The Bronze Glitter & Stationary Set contains stationery, one with the Hylian Shield and one with the Wingcrest (referred to as the Hylian Crest), and the Nintendo Premium Pack contains a green stationery with Link from and a Lesson to draw the head of Link from .
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* One of the playable songs is the title theme of .
==Third-party games==
===Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +===
: Link and Zelda-themed planes can be unlocked by scanning the Link or Toon Link amiibo, and the Zelda or Sheik amiibo, respectively.
===Another Code: Trace Memory===
In the New Game Plus mode, the player can find a book in the library called The Legend of Zelda Chronology, although they can't actually read it. This was before The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia was published.
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:In the Wii U version of Bayonetta and , the titular character and the side character Jeanne appear with multiple Nintendo-inspired outfits, including the Hero of Hyrule costume based on Link. With this costume, they use the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, with the Master Sword replacing the Shuraba Sword and the Shield used to parry and counter incoming attacks. Other elements from The Legend of Zelda series also appear, such as collectible Rupees and jingles that play when opening a locked door or a chest.
File:Bayonetta Link Outfit.png|Bayonetta wearing her Link costume
File:Bayonetta Link Key.png|Bayonetta using a Key in Bayonetta
File:Bayonetta Link Screenshot.png|Bayonetta dressed as Link in Bayonetta 2
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:The Nintendo Switch version of Diablo III features a Ganondorf Transmogrification set, a Cucco pet, and Triforce portrait frame. Armor based on Link's Tunic was planned, but was scrapped during development.
File:D3EC Ganondorf Wings Render.png|A male Barbarian using the Ganondorf transmogrification
File:D3EC Ganondorf Wings Render 2.png|A male Crusader using the Ganondorf transmogrification
File:D3EC Ganondorf Render.png|A male Barbarian using the Ganondorf transmogrification
File:D3EC Ganondorf Render 2.png|A male Crusader using the Ganondorf transmogrification
File:D3EC Cucco Pet Render.png|The Cucco pet
File:D3EC Ganondorf Transmogrification 1 Artwork.jpg|Ganondorf's Transmogrification
File:D3EC Ganondorf Transmogrification 2 Artwork.jpg|Ganondorf's Transmogrification alongside the Triforce portrait frame
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:In the Nintendo Switch version of Skyrim, amiibo functionality has been added to summon . amiibo have a chance of including the exclusive items: the , , or . These items can also be found in a on top of the Throat of the World. Additionally, male Bosmer have been given a unique blue eye color.
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In the Wii U version only, Miu Hinasaki, one of the playable protagonists in Maiden of Black Water, is capable of wearing an alternate costume that grants her the dress of Princess Zelda from .
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: If there is saved data for on a memory card in the Nintendo GameCube, Psycho Mantis will prove his telekinetic powers to Solid Snake during their encounter by reading the data and asking if he likes The Legend of Zelda.
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: A costume of Link in his incarnation with the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and the Sacred Bow is available in Monster Hunter 4 after completing a quest where players have to defeat monsters known as Jinouga, Kirin, and Rajang. These monsters are chosen to represent Power, Wisdom and Courage, the three aspects of the Triforce. Defeating them grants the player a Triforce ticket that can be used to obtain the item set.
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: The Palico companions in Monster Hunter Generations are able to wear a Toon Link costume as a form of DLC. This costume grants them his appearance, with the only major changes being cat ears, a cat's tail, and whiskers. They are able to use the Wind Waker as a melee weapon to strike enemies. The costume also has the complete Master Sword and the Mirror Shield attached to its back.
: The costume of Link from in Monster Hunter 4 is also available in Monster Hunter Generations.
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: The main character dresses as Link while wielding the Master Sword.
: Epona can be unlocked as a Monster Mount for riding into combat.
: The Palico ally, Nabiru, can wear the Skull Kid's hat and Majora's Mask.
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: The main character can wear the Champion's Tunic, and the Hylian Trousers and Hood. A costume based on a Korok also appears.
File:MH4 Link Costume.png|The Link costume in Monster Hunter 4
File:Toon Link - MHX Palico Costume.png|The Toon Link costume in Monster Hunter Generations
File:Epona - MHST Monster Mount.png|Epona Beast Mount in Monster Hunter Stories
File:MHXX BotW Promo.jpg|The costumes in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
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The appears on a wall together with several other iconic video game swords, including the from , the Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII, and a Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts, among others.
===One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X===
: By using amiibo figures through the New Nintendo 3DS or NFC Reader/Writer, various costumes based on Nintendo characters can be unlocked. Scanning the Link amiibo creates a Link costume for Zoro, which includes the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and .
File:One Piece Majora's Mask.jpg|Zoro wearing Majora's Mask in One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X
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: Along with other Nintendo-themed cameos such as 's Power Beam, the Hylian Shield appears as a Shield weapon in the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Zero. It is only available using a special code.
===Scribblenauts Unlimited===
: In the Wii U version of the game, many people and objects from the Mario and Zelda series can be created.
File:Scribblenauts Unlimited Link.png|Link in Scribblenauts Unlimited
===Sky: Children of The Light===
Developed by Thatgamecompany, Sky: Children of The Light is the spiritual successor/sequel to Sony's Journey, available for free download on Apple devices, Android devices, and Nintendo Switch. Unlike Journey, which was also developed by TGC, the game features multiple customizable items. Including clothes, instruments, hair styles, masks, and accessories. Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch Starter Pack, either for themselves or gift it to another player, will receive The Legend of Zelda themed items alongside two capes themed around the red and blue Joycons. The "Elf Hair" is based off of Link's appearance from Breath of the Wild, and the instrument is a blue-colored Ocarina named the Vessel Flute.
File:Sky Children of The Light - Link Hair.png|A bust of a Sky Child wearing the "Elf Hair".
File:Sky Children of The Light - Ocarina Instrument.png|A Sky Child with the Vessel Flute Ocarina.
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:The Legend of Zelda Zone is a free -level for Sonic Lost World. In the level, is dressed like Link in a green tunic and boots. The Zone features many elements from The Legend of Zelda series, including enemies, objects, and sounds. Link himself appears in his incarnation.
===Soulcalibur II===
Link is a playable character in the GameCube version of . 
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==== Taiko no Tatsujin Wii U Version! ====
:Among the free downloadable songs available during March of 2014, was a remixed medley of various audio pieces from The Legend of Zelda for the NES. This track includes the Title Theme, the Overworld Theme, and various sound effects from the game. It was available for download from March 19th 2014 to April 18th 2014."Taiko no Tatsujin Wii U Version!", 4 songs including The Legend of Zelda will be available for download on the 19th
====Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version====
:The arcade game Yellow Version and its later incarnations Blue Version and Green Version feature a remixed medley, added to Yellow Version in the version 2.07 update.
====Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival====
:One of the featured songs is an orchestral version of .
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: The Wii U version of the game includes many Nintendo-themed costumes for the characters, including Link, Ganon, Princess Zelda and Sheik, based predominantly on their Super Smash Bros. Brawl appearances. The Link costume includes the Master Sword.
File:Tekkentag2 linkandzelda.jpg|Link and Zelda costumes in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
File:Link toujyou002.png|Kazuya Mishima dressed as Link in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
File:Master Sword TT2.jpg|The Master Sword in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
File:TekkenTagTournament2zelda 001.png|Kazuya Mishima dressed as Link fighting King dressed as Ganondorf in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
File:TekkenTagTournament2zelda 005.png|Nina Williams dressed as Zelda fighting King dressed as Ganondorf in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
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:A Special Legendary T-shirt based on was released for free alongside a patch on February 28, 2019.
===Warriors series===
====Shin Sangoku Musou VS====
: The game features a costume of Link based on his incarnation. The costume is equipped with the True Master Sword and the Hylian Shield; however, the equipment are only cosmetic display and cannot actually be used.
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: A special set of costumes based on the incarnations of Link and Zelda are available for the game's customizable main protagonist. The costumes are unlocked in the 3DS version of the game if players have save data from the game's demo. The costumes are exclusive to the Japanese version of the game as the demo was not released internationally.
File:LinkcostumeDynastyWarriorsVS.png|The Link costume in Dynasty Warriors Vs.
File:SWC3 Link Costume.png|The Link costume in Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3
File:SWC3 Zelda Costume.png|The Zelda costume in Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3
==Filmography==
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*In , Mario rescues some aliens known as Quirks from Moon Man Koopa. Near the end of the episode, the Quirks hum a song to stop Koopa, which is the intro to the theme of .
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*Link and Princess Zelda make guest appearances throughout the second season of the television series.
File:Zelda's Bow 2 (Captain N).png|Zelda with her Bow in Captain N: The Game Master
File:Zelda and Link (Captain N).png|Zelda and Link in Captain N: The Game Master
File:Link 2 (Captain N).png|Link holding his Sword in Captain N: The Game Master
File:Kevin, Zelda, Link (Captain N).png|Zelda kissing Link in Captain N: The Game Master
==Publications==
===Super Mario-kun===
The Legend of Zelda content has sometimes appeared in Super Mario-kun, especially in volume 4.
==Unused references==
===Animal Crossing (GCN)===
* A Nintendo Entertainment System console with was set to appear as an item, but was made unobtainable. It can still be played by hacking into the game.
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* Prior to the version 1.2.0 update, there existed data and descriptions referencing a costume for Mario to wear. It was never included in the final game.
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* During development, the various tours were named after Nintendo franchises. The first tour was called "Zelda" and was represented by an original sprite of . These were removed from the final release but can be seen during a trailer on a Nintendo Power Previews tape.
==Gallery==
File:PhantasyStar0HylianShield.png|The Hylian Shield in Phantasy Star 0
File:FFMoBW - Miu (Zelda Costume).png|Miu dressed as Zelda from in Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
File:TSANMH TAoL Shirt.jpg| t-shirt from Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
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==See Also==
* amiibo
* Cameos of in Third-Party Media
* Cameos in 
* in Popular Culture
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