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Template:Boss Digdogger is a boss in The Legend of Zelda and Oracle of Seasons.

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Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, a Digdogger appears as the boss of the Lizard dungeon. To defeat it, Link must play the Recorder to shrink the creature into a smaller version of itself. Link can then defeat Digdogger with his Sword. Another Digdogger appears in the Demon dungeon. Using the Recorder will split the creature into three smaller versions of itself, which can be defeated with the Sword.

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons, Digdogger appears as the boss of the Unicorn's Cave.^[1] Using the Magnetic Gloves at north polarity, Link can cause the spiked ball that lays in the boss area to smash into Digdogger. After a few smashes from the spiked ball, the Digdogger will split into its smaller versions. Link must then hit each of them with the spiked ball or his Sword to defeat them.

Trivia

Vitreous, the boss of Misery Mire from A Link to the Past, is called ゲルドーガ (Geldogger) in Japanese. The suffix "-dogger," in addition to its eyeball appearance, connects it to Digdogger.
Although described as a sea urchin in the international manual,^[2] the Japanese manual describes it as a giant Unira,^[3] an urchin monster from Clu Clu Land. In that game, an Unira will become stunned if Bubbles, the protagonist, uses a sound attack on it. Using the recorder to defeat Digdogger may be a reference to this.

Etymology

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	デグドガ (Degudoga) ミニデグドガ (Mini Degudoga)	Digdogger Mini Digdogger
	German	Digdogger
	Spanish^LA	Digdogger Template:ExpGame

Gallery

TLoZ Digdogger Artwork 2.png

Digdogger artwork from The Legend of Zelda

References

↑ Template:Cite book
↑ "Big sea urchins. In spite of their big bodies, they shrivel up when attacked. But watch out! The come on pretty strong." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 38)
↑ "A giant Unira. Due to its enormous size, shockwaves will cause its body to shrivel up. However, it has powerful offensive strength." (The Legend of Zelda manual, ^{[which page?]})

Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series

The Legend of Zelda

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-{{Item
+{{Boss
-|name = Whip
+|name = Digdogger
-|image = [[File:Whip SS Official.png|x260px]]
+|image = [[File:TLoZ Digdogger Artwork.png|180px]]
-|caption = The Whip in ''Skyward Sword''
+|caption = Digdogger artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
-|game = {{ST}}<br>{{SS}}
+|game = {{TLoZ}}<br>{{OoS}}
+|dungeon = [[Lizard]], [[Demon (Dungeon)|Demon]] {{ExpGame|TLoZ}}<br>[[Unicorn's Cave]] {{ExpGame|OoS}}
-|cost =
+|weakness = [[Sword]]<br>[[Recorder]]<br>[[Bomb]]s
-|uses =
-|comp = [[Grappling Hook]]
 }}
-The '''Whip''' is an item appearing in {{ST}} and {{SS}}.
+'''Digdogger''' is a boss in {{TLoZ}} and {{OoS}}.
+{{TLoZManual|Digdogger|Big sea urchins. In spite of their big bodies, they shrivel up when attacked. But watch out! They come on pretty strong.}}
-==Appearances, Location and Uses==
-===''Spirit Tracks''===
-[[File:ST Whip Sprite.png|left]]
-In {{ST}}, the Whip is an item obtained in the [[Ocean Temple]].<ref>{{cite|You got the whip! Tap the screen to give it a crack! Tap and hold objects to latch onto them and swing from them! Tap and hold certain flying objects to hitch a ride!|N/A|ST}}</ref> Its main use is to swing from poles similar to the [[Grappling Hook]] from {{TWW}} and for puzzles found in certain dungeons that require the transfer of certain swords from one place to another. Moreover, it can also be used to remove thorns from thorn trees that block Link's path as well as being able to hold on to flying propellers located within the [[Ocean Temple]] to travel to otherwise unreachable areas. This is also useful when Link plays the "[[Song of Birds]]" on the [[Spirit Flute]] to summon birds. By doing so, the young hero can use the Whip to latch on to a wooden bar that the animals are holding, which allows him to be carried by the birds to certain areas.
+==Appearances==
-The Whip does have a use as a weapon, as it can attack certain [[Chuchu|ChuChu]]s that [[Link]] could not attack with his sword alone and it can take the shields and armor away from certain enemies. Its prominent role as a weapon is during the fight against [[Phytops]], the boss of the Ocean Temple, where it is used to pick up and throw thorns to damage the creature's eyes and [[Weak Point]].
+===''The Legend of Zelda''===
+[[File:TLoZ Digdogger Sprite.png|left|45px]]
+In {{TLoZ}}, a Digdogger appears as the boss of the [[Lizard]] dungeon. To defeat it, [[Link]] must play the [[Recorder]] to shrink the creature into a smaller version of itself. Link can then defeat Digdogger with his [[Sword]]. Another Digdogger appears in the [[Demon (Dungeon)|Demon]] dungeon. Using the Recorder will split the creature into three smaller versions of itself, which can be defeated with the Sword.
+===''Oracle of Seasons''===
-The Whip is used in the [[Whip Race]] minigame located in [[Whittleton]].
+[[File:Digdogger OOS.png|60px|left]]
+In {{OoS}}, Digdogger appears as the boss of the [[Unicorn's Cave]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Dungeon Boss DIGDOGGER<br>By now, you've learned that any tool that you find in a dungeon will be instrumental in fighting that dungeon's boss. You can steer the giant spiked ball into {{Typo|Digdoger|Digdogger}} with the Magnetic Gloves.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=39}}</ref> Using the [[Magnetic Gloves]] at north polarity, Link can cause the spiked ball that lays in the boss area to smash into Digdogger. After a few smashes from the spiked ball, the Digdogger will split into its smaller versions. Link must then hit each of them with the spiked ball or his Sword to defeat them.
-===''Skyward Sword''===
-[[File:SS Whip2.png|left|80px]]
-In {{SS}}, the Whip can be found in the [[Ancient Cistern]]. A ball of light is found at the end of the Whip which can attach to many things. It is also possible to hang on poles and certain branches with the Whip and swing in the air with it. It can also be used to attach to the hooked thorns of a [[Lily Pad]] to flip it over, and also to pull out-of-reach levers and uproot [[Peahat]]s to later use the [[Clawshot]] on. Items like [[Rupee]]s and [[recovery heart|hearts]] can be grabbed with the Whip and pulled to Link. As a weapon, it can be used to kill weaker enemies, stun larger ones, or even totally dismantle the Ancient Cistern's boss, [[Koloktos]]. The Whip can be used to [[Thievery#Looting|steal]] [[Treasure#Monster Horn|Monster Horns]] from [[Bokoblin]]s. To use the Whip, the player must flick the [[Wii]] remote, and the direction that it's pointed to affects the way in which Link attacks on-screen.
-{{Clear}}
 ==Trivia==
+*[[Vitreous]], the boss of [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]] from {{ALttP}}, is called {{Romanize|ゲルドーガ|Gerudōga|Geldogger|2}} in Japanese. The suffix "-dogger," in addition to its eyeball appearance, connects it to Digdogger.
-*The Whip's design in ''Spirit Tracks'' is a reference to the Rope Snake from the [[Nintendo]] game ''{{wb|Mother 3}}'', as confirmed by [[Eiji Aonuma]] in an interview with in Issue 91 of British video game magazine GamesTM. The Rope Snake is also used by {{wb|Lucas}} in {{SSBB}}.{{Fact}}
+*Although described as a sea urchin in the international manual,<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Big sea urchins. In spite of their big bodies, they shrivel up when attacked. But watch out! The come on pretty strong.|game= TLoZ|page= 38}}</ref> the Japanese manual describes it as a giant Unira,<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= A giant Unira. Due to its enormous size, shockwaves will cause its body to shrivel up. However, it has powerful offensive strength.|game= TLoZ|page= }}</ref> an urchin monster from'' {{wp|Clu Clu Land}}''. In that game, an Unira will become stunned if Bubbles, the protagonist, uses a sound attack on it. Using the recorder to defeat Digdogger may be a reference to this.
-*As seen in the [[E3#2010|E3 2010]] ''Skyward Sword'' demo, the Whip handle was adorned with a skull earlier in the game's development.
 ==Etymology==
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-|ja= {{Romanize|ムチ|Muchi}}
+|ja= {{Romanize|デグドガ|Degudoga}}<br>{{Romanize|ミニデグドガ|Mini Degudoga}}
+|jaM= Digdogger<br>Mini Digdogger
-|jaM= Whip
-|es= Látigo
+|es=
-|esM= Whip
+|esM=
+|esL= Digdogger {{ExpGame|TLoZ}}
-|fr= Fouet
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+|esLM=
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-|de= {{de|Peitsche}}
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+|de= {{de|Digdogger}}
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 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:ST Link Whip.png|Artwork of Link using the Whip in ''Spirit Tracks''
+File:TLoZ Digdogger Artwork 2.png|Digdogger artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
-File:Whip ST.png|The Whip as seen in-game in ''Spirit Tracks''
-File:ST Whip.png|Link obtaining the Whip in ''Spirit Tracks''
-File:Link Whip SS.png|Link using the Whip in ''Skyward Sword''
-File:Skyward Sword Whip.jpg|Link using the Whip in ''Skyward Sword''
-File:SS Whip.png|Early icon of the Whip in ''Skyward Sword''
-File:HW Whip Badge Icon.png|The Whip [[Badge Market|Badge]] from ''Hyrule Warriors''
 </gallery>
 {{Ref}}
+{{Bosses|OOS}}
-[[Category:Weapons]]
+{{EyeEnemy}}
-[[Category:Items in Spirit Tracks]]
+{{NintendoEnemy}}
-[[Category:Items in Skyward Sword]]
+[[Category:Nintendo]]
+[[Category:Bosses in The Legend of Zelda]]
+[[Category:Bosses in Oracle of Seasons]]
+[[Category:Bosses in BS The Legend of Zelda]]

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