Link the Pig

Link the Pig is a giant, black pig found on Outset Island in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Before the Helmaroc King's capture of Aryll, one could see Abe, an Outset native, trying to catch the pig as a pet for his children. If Link caught it by sneaking up to it, he could bring it to the Abe's wife, Rose, and receive a red Rupee for it. It is also possible to catch two other pigs on the island; a pink one and one pink with black spots. Each would also reward Link with 20 Rupees if given to Rose. Regardless of whether Link caught him or not, Link the Pig would eventually be present in the stable near the couples' house due to Abe's persistence. Such was not the case with the other pigs, and even if Link caught them, they would not last. It is presumed by Zill's statement, "They were delicious!", that they were eaten.

Once tiny, Link the Pig eventually grows extraordinarily large, and can only be lifted with the help of the Power Bracelets. The pig can then be taken down to black soil patches found throughout the island and, through the aid of All-Purpose Bait, dig up valuables such as Rupees and a Piece of Heart.

Trivia

 * The name of the pig depends on the name selected by the player. For instance, if one plays the game under the name "Zelda", the pig will be referred to as, "Zelda," similar to how Link the Goron in Ocarina of Time was named using the name that the player selected at the start of the game.


 * The colour of the pig will be different depending on which pigs were brought to Rose when the pigs are small. Regardless of how many were caught, if the black one is caught then Link will be a black pig, if he isn't caught then the pig will be spotted. The only way to get a fully grown spottless pig is to only bring that particular pig to the stable.