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Shops,(LA | OoT | MM | OoA | TWW | TMC | TP | PH | ST | SS | ALBW | BotW) are a recurring variety of location in The Legend of Zelda series.
Features and overview[]
Shops appear in every main The Legend of Zelda game except for The Adventure of Link, Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures. They sell a large variety of items or equipment that Link can purchase, often in exchange for Rupees (although there are some notable exceptions). There are many different types of shop, and the goods that they sell tend to differ depending on these types. This idea was only ever used again in Twilight Princess, in which Link is able to steal from Trill's Shop.
As in A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time included multiple shops that each sold different items. One new addition was the Happy Mask Shop, which functioned very differently from shops seen previously in the series. Rather than buying the masks upfront, Link had to borrow them and then sell them himself, before paying the price of the mask back to the shop's owner, the Happy Mask Salesman. Doing this would allow Link to borrow the mask again for free whenever he wished.
The shop system seen in Majora's Mask was very similar to the one seen in Ocarina of Time, with a couple of new additions. The first of these was the Curiosity Shop, which sold stolen goods. Here, Link could purchase items that were stolen from other people, such as the Big Bomb Bag, which was stolen from the Old Lady from Bomb Shop by Sakon. He could also purchase his own items here if they were stolen by the Takkuri. The second new addition was the Milk Bar, which only sold Milk and Chateau Romani. However, in order to enter, Link must have obtained Romani's Mask, which is used as proof of membership.
Types of Shop[]
Most of the shops in The Legend of Zelda series fall under one of the following varieties.
General Shop[]
General shops are the most common variety of shop in The Legend of Zelda series, appearing since the very first game. They sell common items at relatively low prices, such as Arrows, Hearts and Slingshot Pellets. They appear quite frequently, and more than one can often be found in each game. They sometimes sell different items depending on the stage of the game that Link can first visit them. For example, in Ocarina of Time the Kokiri Shop sells Deku Shields whereas the Bazaar sells Hylian Shields, due to its later appearance in the game.
Bomb Shop[]
First appearing in A Link to the Past, bomb shops, as the name suggests, specialize in Bombs and their different variations, often selling bunches of them in different quantities. They are often located in highly populated areas such as Kakariko Village, Hyrule Castle Town and Windfall Island, and usually, only one can be found in each game.
Potion Shop[]
Making their debut in The Legend of Zelda, Potion Shops are shops that specialize in potions, or in some cases, other items that can be carried in Bottles, such as Fairies. One notable, recurring Potion Shop is the Witch's Hut, run by Syrup, which first appeared in A Link to the Past and has made its most recent appearance in The Minish Cap.
Merchant[]
Not to be confused with the specific Merchants from the first game, merchants are people who specialize in selling only one type of item, or one group of items. Examples include Crazy Tracy from Link's Awakening, who only sells Secret Medicine, the Carpet Merchant from Ocarina of Time, who only sells Bombchus, and the Moonlight Merchant from Skyward Sword, who only sells Treasure. They are uncommon in comparison to most other forms of shop, and are often found in hard-to-reach locations, or require certain criteria to be met in order for Link to be able to buy from them.
Trading Post[]
Trading Posts are shops that use a bartering system rather than simply selling goods, and first appeared in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. They are perhaps the least common recurring variety of shop in the series. Examples include the Tokay Traders and Subrosia Market appearing in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages respectively, which require Link to trade Mystical Seeds for items. The Trading Post in Spirit Tracks is another example of this type of shop, where Link has to exchange Treasure rather than Rupees in order to obtain Train Parts. Despite its name, the Trading Post in Majora's Mask does not fall under this category.
The Legend of Zelda[]
Merchants reside in hidden Shops across the Overworld in The Legend of Zelda. The items available for purchase differ between each Merchant, as well as the items' prices.
A Link to the Past[]
| Shop | Owner | Wares |
|---|---|---|
| Bomb Shop | — | Bombs |
| Dark World Shield Shop | Dark World Shopkeeper | Shields |
| Magic Shop | Witch's Assistant | Potions |
- Bomb Shop – Shop specializing in bombs which can be found in the Dark World.
- Dark World Shield Shop – A shop in the Dark World which sells only shields.
- Kakariko Village Shop – A small potion/oddities shop found in Kakariko Village.
- Witch's Hut – Any one of several potion shops run by Syrup.
- Lake Hylia Shop – A general merchandise shop found on the northwestern side of Lake Hylia.
There is also the Street Merchant, a streetside vendor who sells a variety of items. Link can sell Golden Bees to him for 100 Rupees each.
Link's Awakening[]
| Shop | Owner | Wares |
|---|---|---|
| Town Tool Shop | Town Tool Shopkeeper | Various |
- Crazy Tracy – A shop which sells a special rejuvenating medicine.
- Town Tool Shop – A general shop found in Mabe Village.
Ocarina of Time[]
- Kokiri Shop – A general shop found in the Kokiri Forest.
- Bazaar – General Merchandise found in Hyrule Market and Kakariko Village.
- Goron Shop – General Merchandise found in Goron City.
- Happy Mask Shop – A shop found in Hyrule Market that lends masks to be sold to others.
- Flying Carpet – A shop found in the Haunted Wasteland which sells Bombchu for 200 Rupees.
- Medicine Shop – A shop in Kakariko Village which sells various bottled items.
- Zora Shop – A shop in Zora's Domain.
- Bombchu Shop – A shop in the Back Alley of Hyrule Market. The Bombchus will not restock after they've all been bought. Additional Bombchus can be purchased at the Flying Carpet.
Majora's Mask[]
- Bomb Shop – A Shop specializing in bombs which can be found in West Clock Town.
- Trading Post - A Shop in West Clock Town.
- Curiosity Shop – A shop in West Clock Town which sells stolen goods.
- Milk Bar – A bar in East Clock Town which sells milk to members only.
Oracle of Seasons[]
- Horon Village Shop – A basic necessities shop in Horon Village.
- Subrosia Market – A trading post in Subrosia.
- Vasu Jewelers – A shop in Labrynna and Holodrum which appraises rings.
Oracle of Ages[]
- Lynna City Shop – A basic necessities shop in Lynna City.
- Vasu Jewelers – A shop in Labrynna and Holodrum which appraises rings.
The Wind Waker[]
- Bomb Shop – Shop specializing in bombs which can be found in Windfall Island.
- Beedle's Shop Ship – A floating shop that circles most islands in the Great Sea
- Chu Jelly Juice Shop – This shop is found on Windfall Island and situated next to the islands mansion.
- Zunari's Shop – A stall run by Zunari that sells Decorations on Windfall Island.
- Hollo's Forest Potion Shop – A potion shop found in a cave found on the main Forest Haven island.
The Minish Cap[]
- Figurine Gallery – A shop in Hyrule Town where customers trade shells for figurines.
- Wheaton & Pita – A bakery in Hyrule Town.
Twilight Princess[]
- Bomb Shop – A shop specializing in bombs which can be found in Kakariko Village.
- Malo Mart – One of two shops run by Malo.
- Trill's Shop – A shop run by Trill in North Faron Woods.
- Sera's Sundries – A local shop in Ordon Village which is run by Sera.
- The Goron Shop - a small shop run by a Goron near Goron Mines.
- Oocca Shop - A shop located in the City in the Sky, it is the only shop in Twilight Princess found inside a dungeon.
Phantom Hourglass[]
- Teller of Treasures – A shop on Mercay Island which appraises and purchases treasures and ship parts.
- Beedle's Shop Ship – A floating shop run by Beedle.
- Mercay Island Shop - A shop on Mercay Island that offers a variety of common items.
- Eddo's Garage - A shop on Cannon Island where Link must buy Eddo's Cannon and then the Salvage Arm to progress.
- Molida's Store - A shop on Molida Island that offers a variety of common items.
- Goron Island Shop - A shop located on Goron Island that offers a variety of common items.
Spirit Tracks[]
- Beedle's Air Shop - A shop run by Beedle which sells Treasures.
- Anouki General Store - A small shop offering basic items.
- Castle Town Shop - A small shop offering several treasures.
- Papuchia Shop - A small shop offering basic items.
Skyward Sword[]
- Beedle's Air Shop - A shop run by Beedle which sells various valuables.
- Scrap Shop - A shop in the Bazaar owned by Gondo where Link can upgrade and repair his items.
- Gear Shop - A shop in the Bazaar owned by Rupin which sells shields and other upgrades.
- Potion Shop - A shop in the Bazaar owned by Bertie and Luv which sells Potions.
A Link Between Worlds[]
Tri Force Heroes[]
Breath of the Wild[]
Shops can be found in every major settlement, Each shop sells goods based of the geography and the race of the merchant selling, like Zora selling fish, and Gorons selling ore and Fire resistant equipment.
Tears of the Kingdom[]
Shops return in Tears of the Kingdom, having the same role as in Breath of the Wild.
Crossover appearances[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[]
The Shop allows gold to be exchanged for Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
Several Shops are featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The primary Shop sells all nature of goods from Snacks to Support Items, Mii Headgear, Mii Outfits, Primary Spirits, Support Spirits, Fighter Spirits, and Music.
| Item | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| "Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form" | Music | G 300 |
| Groose | Primary Spirit | G 1000 |
| "Hyrule Castle (Outside)" | Music | G 300 |
| "Hyrule Main Theme" | Music | G 300 |
| Link Cap | Mii Headgear | G 450 |
| Link Outfit | Mii Outfit | G 650 |
| Phantom | Primary Spirit | G 1000 |
| Ravio | Support Spirit | G 1000 |
| "Saria's Song / Middle Boss Battle" | Music | G 300 |
| Skull Kid's Hat | Mii Headgear | G 450 |
| Skull Kid's Outfit | Mii Outfit | G 650 |
| Toon Link | Fighter Spirit | G 300 |
| Yiga Clan Mask | Mii Headgear | G 900 |
| Yiga Clan Outfit | Mii Outfit | G 1200 |
Anna's Emporium[]
Anna's Emporium is a shop operated by Anna. Anna's Emporium sells Spirits, Snacks, and Skill Spheres in exchange for Spirit Points and can be accessed from the Shopping section of the Collection sub-menu in the Spirits menu. The Spirits in Anna's Emporium are more likely to have equipment.[1]
| Item | Type | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Din | Support Spirit | You can expect a lot from this spirit. It can help tame the environment. |
SP 1000 |
Beedle's Tent[]
Beedle's Tent is a shop operated by Beedle. Beedle's Tent sells Spirits, Snacks, and Skill Spheres in exchange for Spirit Points and can be accessed from the Shopping section of the Collection sub-menu in the Spirits menu. The Spirits in Beedle's Tent are more likely to be living creatures.[1]
Funky Kong's Shack[]
Funky Kong's Shack is a shop operated by Funky Kong. Funky Kong's Shack sells Spirits, Snacks, and Skill Spheres in exchange for Spirit Points and can be accessed from the Shopping section of the Collection sub-menu in the Spirits menu. Spirits found in Funky Kong's Shack are more likely to be means of transport or transport-related.[2]
| Item | Type | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of Red Lions | Primary Spirit | A solid spirit for sure! This one's a red-hot primary. |
SP 1000 |
Sheldon's Place[]
Sheldon's Place is a shop operated by Sheldon. Sheldon's Place sells Spirits, Snacks, and Skill Spheres in exchange for Spirit Points and can be accessed from the Shopping section of the Collection sub-menu in the Spirits menu. The Spirits found in Sheldon's Place are more likely to be related to weapons.[1]
Timmy and Tommy's[]
Timmy and Tommy's is a shop operated by Timmy & Tommy. Timmy and Tommy's sells Spirits, Snacks, and Skill Spheres in exchange for Spirit Points and can be accessed from the Shopping section of the Collection sub-menu in the Spirits menu. Timmy and Tommy's stocks Spirits that are more likely to be related to items.[2]
| Item | Type | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucco | Support Spirit | That spirit is nicely priced. Movement is key, ya know! |
SP 500 |
| Majora's Mask | Support Spirit | That spirit is first class. It'll make you a better fighter! |
SP 4000 |
Cadence of Hyrule[]
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 雑貨屋 (Zakkaya)[3] | General Shop |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery[]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Adventure: Store Inventory (Pt. 1)
In Sheldon's store, it's easier to find spirits related to weapons. In Anna's store, you'll find more spirits with equipment, and in Beedle's store, you'll find more living creatures." — Tips (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Adventure: Store Inventory (Pt. 2)
In Funky Kong's store, it's easier to find spirits related to transportation-related spirits. It's easier to find spirits related to items at Timmy and Tommy's." — Tips (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) - ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 2, 3