Editing Toon Link

From SmashWiki, the Super Smash Bros. wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
Warning You aren't logged in. While it's not a requirement to create an account, doing so makes it a lot easier to keep track of your edits and a lot harder to confuse you with someone else. If you edit without being logged in, your IP address will be recorded in the page's edit history.

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision Your text
Line 1: Line 1:
{{ArticleIcons|brawl=y|ssb4=y|ultimate=y}}
{{ArticleIcons|brawl=y|ssb4=y|ultimate=y}}
{{forfighter|SSBB=y|SSB4=y|SSBU=y}}
:''For fighter info, see [[Toon Link (SSBB)]], [[Toon Link (SSB4)]], and [[Toon Link (SSBU)]].''
:''"Toon" redirects here. For the Chilean smasher, see [[Smasher:Toon]].''
{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name = Toon Link
|name = Toon Link
|image = [[File:Toon Link.png|275px]]
|image = [[File:HWL Toon Link Artwork.png|275px]]
|caption = [[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Toon Link from ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors Legends}}''.
|caption = [[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Official artwork of Toon Link from ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors Legends}}''.
|universe = {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}
|universe = {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}
|firstgame = ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'' (2002, art style)<br>''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}''{{ref|a}} (2002, Hero of Winds)
|firstgame = ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' (2002)
|games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki|WarioWare Gold}}'' (2018, cameo)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki|WarioWare Gold}}'' (2018, cameo)
|console = Game Boy Advance (art style)<br>[[Nintendo GameCube]]{{ref|a}} (Hero of Winds)
|console = Game Boy Advance<!--See the first paragraph of the "Origin" section. Since this article includes Toon Link incarnations other than the Hero of Winds (i.e. Spirit Tracks and Tri Force Heroes), this is the debut of the art style.-->
|species = {{s|zeldawiki|Hylian}}
|species = {{s|zeldawiki|Hylian}}
|gender = Male
|gender = Male
|homeworld = {{s|zeldawiki|Outset Island}}, {{s|zeldawiki|Great Sea}} (Hero of Winds)<br>{{s|zeldawiki|Aboda Village}}, [[zeldawiki:Hyrule/Appearances by Game#Spirit Tracks|New Hyrule]] (Engineer Link)<br>{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule}} (other incarnations)
|homeworld = {{s|zeldawiki|Outset Island}}
|creator = Yoshiki Haruhana<ref name=Toon>{{Cite web |url= https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wiiu/wind-waker/0/0/|title=Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD: How Toon Link Was Born|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref><br>Eiji Aonuma
|creator = Yoshiki Haruhana<ref name=Toon>{{Cite web |url=http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wiiu/wind-waker/0/0 |title=Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD: How Toon Link Was Born|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref><br>Eiji Aonuma
|artist = Yoshiki Haruhana<ref name=Toon/>
|artist = Yoshiki Haruhana
|voiceactor = {{s|wikipedia|Sachi Matsumoto}}
|voiceactor = Sachi Matsumoto
|interwiki = zeldawiki
|interwiki = zeldawiki
|interwikiname = Zelda Wiki
|interwikiname = Zelda Wiki
|interwikipage = Toon Link
|interwikipage = Toon Link
}}
}}
'''Toon Link''' ({{ja|トゥーンリンク|Tūn Rinku}}, ''Toon Link'') is one of [[Link]]'s multiple incarnations in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Series}}'' series. Although several Links appear with the cel-shaded art style that Toon Link's design is based on, the one that appears as a playable character in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series is the Hero of Winds, the main protagonist of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}''.
'''Toon Link''' ({{ja|トゥーンリンク|Tūn Rinku}}, ''Toon Link'') is one of [[Link]]'s multiple incarnations in [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Although several Links appear with the cel-shaded art style that Toon Link's design is based on, the one that appears as a playable character in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] is the Hero of Winds, the main protagonist of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}''.


Toon Link made his ''Super Smash Bros.'' series debut in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a playable character, and has appeared as such in every subsequent installment.
Toon Link made his ''Super Smash Bros.'' series debut in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a playable character, and has appeared in every proceeding game since then.


==Origin==
==Origin==
Toon Link is one of the various incarnations of [[Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. While the art style associated with the "Toon" term was technically established during the development cycle of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' and was depicted in 2D artwork alongside ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'', the first usage of the term itself occurred in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' to denote the Hero of Winds from ''The Wind Waker'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}''. However, the "Toon" term itself can nevertheless be used to describe the same art style, as ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}'' demonstrated in regard to the [[Princess Zelda]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Toon-Zelda|title=Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition characters - Toon Zelda}}</ref>
Toon Link is one of the various incarnations of [[Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. Toon Link in ''Super Smash Bros.'' is primarily based upon the Hero of Winds from ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Phantom Hourglass''. However, Toon Link is also meant to be generally representative of the "toon" art style used for the other Link incarnations in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', and ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''. Several of Toon Link's [[alternate costume]]s are based upon the ''Four Swords'' games. Toon Link's trophies in {{forwiiu}} list ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}'' as one of his appearances, similarly to how Link's trophies mention ''The Legend of Zelda'' games regardless of whether the incarnation that appears in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series actually appears in the games listed. Similarly, his {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} route in ''Ultimate'' is based directly upon ''Tri Force Heroes'', which canonically features the same Link as ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' instead of the Hero of Winds.
 
While Toon Link shows the determination and courageousness that his fellow incarnations are renowned for, his personality is also one of the most diverse of any incarnation: he is consistently shown to be carefree, easily excitable, and jovial to the point of smiling often, as well as appearing awestruck or wary upon arriving at new locations or encountering new foes.
 
Due to his cartoonish design, Toon Link has been shown to emote exaggeratedly; this is especially evident in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD}}'' via the {{s|zeldawiki|Picto Box}}'s selfie feature, and has been displayed in varying degrees by other Toon-styled Links. Toon Link has also shown a level of astuteness atypical for someone his age, as he will freely observe certain objects of interest in his immediate surroundings, such as an enemy's discarded weapon.
 
Despite being the Hero of the Winds, Toon Link's appearances in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series nevertheless make references to other Toon-styled Links: three of his [[alternate costume]]s are based on [[zeldawiki:Links|the red, blue and purple Links]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures}}'', his trophies in ''SSB4'' list ''Spirit Tracks'' and "a few other titles" alongside ''The Wind Waker'' as appearances, and his {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} route in ''Ultimate'' is based on the trio-oriented gameplay of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''.


Compared to his fellow incarnations, Toon Link's personality is one of the most diverse. He is consistently shown to be carefree, easily excitable, and jolly to the point of smiling often, with his cartoonish design allowing him to emote exaggeratedly. When faced with threats, however, Toon Link also shows the determination and courageousness that his fellow incarnations are renowned for.
[[File:The Wind Waker Scene.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Toon Link from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}''.]]
===The Hero of Winds===
===The Hero of Winds===
[[File:SSBU spirit Toon Link.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Toon Link from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}''.]]
In ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'', set hundreds of years after ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' and within the Adult Link Timeline, the gods have flooded [[Hyrule]], creating the {{s|zeldawiki|Great Sea}}, encompassing the highest mountaintops of {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule}}. At the beginning of the game, Link's younger sister {{s|zeldawiki|Aryll}} is captured by the {{s|zeldawiki|Helmaroc King}}, a giant masked bird that mistook her for the pirate captain [[Tetra]]. After some persuasion, Tetra agrees to help Link chase after the Helmaroc King in order to rescue Aryll, during which Link discovers that the bird is under the control of [[Ganondorf]], who is revealed to be searching for [[Princess Zelda]]. However, before he can clash with Ganondorf, Link is launched into the Great Sea by the Helmaroc King. After being saved by the [[King of Red Lions]], Link then undergoes many trials, which includes acquiring the [[zeldawiki:Wind Waker (Item)|Wind Waker]] and rescuing Aryll, which results in The King of Red Lions bestowing him the title "Hero of Winds".
''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' is set hundreds of years after ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', and is the first installment that occurs within the Adult Link Timeline. Prior to the game's story, [[Ganondorf]] managed to escape from Sacred Realm and resume his rampage against {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule}}. Hyrule's citizens wished for [[Young Link|the hero they revered]] to save them from these tragic events, but he never returned, due to having returned to his own timeline.


In response, the {{s|zeldawiki|Golden Goddess}}es [[zeldawiki:Great Flood|flooded]] Hyrule in order to stop Ganondorf. However, to ensure that Hyrule's populace would not be completely destroyed by Ganondorf's forces, the Golden Goddesses alerted a select number of them beforehand by prompting them to flee to the country's highest mountaintops. Among the evacuees were the [[zeldawiki:Princess Zelda#Antediluvian Princess|Princess Zelda of that era]] and her attendants, who were also instructed to flee by [[zeldawiki:Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|her father]] after he chose to remain in Hyrule after giving her one half of the broken [[Triforce of Wisdom]].
With Aryll safely on board {{s|zeldawiki|Tetra's Ship}} alongside [[zeldawiki:Tetra's Pirate Crew|the pirate crew]], Link discovers that his quest is not yet complete, as Ganondorf still poses a threat to the world now that the seal holding his power has been fully broken. Tetra and The King of Red Lions are eventually revealed to be Princess Zelda and King {{s|zeldawiki|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule}}, respectively, the last members of the {{s|zeldawiki|Royal Family of Hyrule}}. As a result, Link takes Zelda to the underwater {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Castle}} to keep her and the {{s|zeldawiki|Triforce}} of Wisdom safe, after which he proceeds to restore the {{s|zeldawiki|Master Sword}}'s {{s|zeldawiki|power to repel evil}} and reassemble the Triforce of Courage. Now properly equipped, Link, with additional assistance from Zelda, manages to seal Ganondorf by plunging the Master Sword into his head just before Hyrule is fully submerged within the Great Sea, as per Daphnes' Triforce-granted wish of Link and Zelda having a future. With the world saved and Aryll safely returned to [[zeldawiki:Link's grandma|their grandmother]] on Outset Island, Link decides to accompany Tetra and her crew to set sail for for new lands, with Aryll, their grandmother and the rest of Outset Island's population tearfully saying goodbye while Link reciprocates the heartfelt feeling.


When Ganondorf and his forces breached Hyrule Castle, the Golden Goddesses sealed them away by trapping them within an enchanted air bubble, and then freezing them in time with a magical seal held intact by the {{s|zeldawiki|Master Sword}} and the {{s|zeldawiki|Pedestal of Time}}. This deluge ultimately created the {{s|zeldawiki|Great Sea}}, which resulted in the mountaintops becoming islands, the memory of Hyrule being largely forgotten, and the legend of the Hero of Time being passed down the generations as a coming-of-age tradition for young boys.
Some time after the events of ''The Wind Waker'', the events of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}'' unfold. As the crew searches for new lands, Link, Tetra and the crew encounter the [[zeldawiki:Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]] during their search, which, when boarded, suddenly turns Tetra to stone and teleports Link to the {{s|zeldawiki|World of the Ocean King}}, where Tetra is imprisoned by {{s|zeldawiki|Bellum}}. Link finds the [[zeldawiki:Phantom Hourglass (Item)|Phantom Hourglass]], an item that protects him from the life-draining magic emitting from the {{s|zeldawiki|Temple of the Ocean King}}, but only as long as it has sand in it. In addition to the Hourglass, he is accompanied by {{s|zeldawiki|Ciela}}, a new fairy companion, and {{s|zeldawiki|Linebeck}}, a cowardly and greedy captain. Together, they journey to various islands that bring Link one step closer to defeating Bellum. Eventually, Link forges the {{s|zeldawiki|Phantom Sword}} and defeats Bellum, saving Tetra. {{s|zeldawiki|Oshus}}, the Ocean King, is restored to his original form, and he transports Link and Tetra back to their own realm. Tetra's crew claims everything to be a dream, as they state that only ten minutes passed when they supposedly fell asleep. However, Link discovers that he is still is possession of the now-empty Phantom Hourglass and sees the {{s|zeldawiki|S.S. Linebeck}} on the horizon, which confirms that his adventure in the World of the Ocean King was indeed real.


At the beginning of the game, a young girl named {{s|zeldawiki|Aryll}} is captured by the {{s|zeldawiki|Helmaroc King}}, a giant masked bird that mistook her for the pirate captain [[Tetra]]. After some persuasion, Tetra agrees to help Aryll's older brother, Link, chase after the Helmaroc King in order to rescue Aryll. During this pursuit, Link discovers that the bird is under the control of Ganondorf, who is revealed to be searching for the [[Princess Zelda]] of the current era. However, before he can clash with Ganondorf, Link is launched into the Great Sea by the Helmaroc King. After being saved by the [[King of Red Lions]], Link then undergoes many trials, which includes acquiring the {{iw|zeldawiki|Wind Waker|Item}} and rescuing Aryll, which results in The King of Red Lions bestowing him the title "Hero of Winds".
Sometime after the events of ''Phantom Hourglass'', Tetra's crew and Link discover a new land, which they rechristen [[zeldawiki:Hyrule/Appearances by Game#Spirit Tracks|New Hyrule]].
 
With Aryll safely on board {{s|zeldawiki|Tetra's Ship}} alongside [[zeldawiki:Tetra's Pirate Crew|the pirate crew]], Link soon discovers that his quest is not yet complete, as Ganondorf still poses a threat to the world now that the seal holding his power has been fully broken. Tetra and The King of Red Lions are eventually revealed to be Princess Zelda and King {{s|zeldawiki|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule}}, respectively, the last members of the {{s|zeldawiki|Royal Family of Hyrule}}. As a result, Link takes Zelda to the underwater {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Castle}} to keep her and the {{s|zeldawiki|Triforce}} of Wisdom safe, after which he proceeds to restore the Master Sword's {{s|zeldawiki|power to repel evil}} and reassemble the Triforce of Courage.
 
Now properly equipped, Link faces off against Ganondorf, who reveals his plan to use the Triforce to grant his wish of ruling Hyrule. With some assistance from Zelda's {{iw|zeldawiki|Light Arrow}}s, Link bests Ganondorf and ultimately kills him by plunging the Master Sword into his head. Immediately afterward, Hyrule is fully submerged within the Great Sea, as per Daphnes' Triforce-granted wish of Link and Zelda having a future instead of clinging to the long-forgetten kingdom. With the world saved and Aryll safely returned to [[zeldawiki:Grandma|their grandmother]] on Outset Island, Link decides to accompany Tetra and her crew on their journey for new lands, with Aryll, their grandmother and the rest of Outset Island's population tearfully saying goodbye while Link reciprocates the heartfelt feeling.
 
Some time after ''The Wind Waker'', the events of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}'' unfold. As the crew searches for new lands, Link, Tetra and the crew encounter the {{iw|zeldawiki|Ghost Ship|Phantom Hourglass}} during their search, which, when boarded, suddenly turns Tetra to stone and teleports Link to the {{s|zeldawiki|World of the Ocean King}}, where Tetra is imprisoned by {{s|zeldawiki|Bellum}}. Link finds the {{iw|zeldawiki|Phantom Hourglass|Item}}, an item that protects him from the life-draining magic emitting from the {{s|zeldawiki|Temple of the Ocean King}}, but only as long as it has sand in it. In addition to the Hourglass, he is accompanied by {{s|zeldawiki|Ciela}}, a new fairy companion, and {{s|zeldawiki|Linebeck}}, a cowardly and greedy captain. Together, they journey to various islands that bring Link one step closer to defeating Bellum.
 
Eventually, Link forges the {{s|zeldawiki|Phantom Sword}} and defeats Bellum, saving Tetra. {{s|zeldawiki|Oshus}}, the Ocean King, is restored to his original form, and he transports Link and Tetra back to their own realm. Tetra's crew claims everything to be a dream, as they state that only ten minutes passed when they supposedly fell asleep. However, Link discovers that he is still is possession of the now-empty Phantom Hourglass and sees the {{s|zeldawiki|S.S. Linebeck}} on the horizon, which confirms that his adventure in the World of the Ocean King was indeed real.
 
Sometime after the events of ''Phantom Hourglass'', Link, Tetra and her crew discover a new land shortly after the conclusion of a war between the land's protectors, the {{s|zeldawiki|Spirits of Good}} and a Demon King known as {{s|zeldawiki|Malladus}}. Although the Spirits departed due to almost totally exhausting their power to seal Malladus, they entrusted their servants, the {{s|zeldawiki|Lokomo}}, to protect the land in their stead. Upon meeting the Lokomo, Tetra quickly struck up a friendship with their leader, {{s|zeldawiki|Anjean}}. With the help of the Lokomo, Link and Tetra rechristen the land as [[zeldawiki:Hyrule/Appearances by Game#Spirit Tracks|New Hyrule]], complete with a new Hyrule Castle almost identical to the previous one, and Tetra herself reinstating the Hyrule monarchy.


===Other incarnations===
===Other incarnations===
[[File:SSBU spirit Alfonzo & Engineer Link.png|thumb|Artwork of Link and {{s|zeldawiki|Alfonzo}} from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}''. As he is one of the few Links to lack a heroic title, he has been colloquially referred to as "Engineer Link" as of ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
{{Incomplete}}
In ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'', Link is split into four {{s|zeldawiki|Links}} while wielding the {{s|zeldawiki|Four Sword}}, with each Link wearing a differently-colored tunic: green for the original, and red, blue and purple for his copies. The four Links must cooperate, since working together proves to be essential in solving puzzles and defeating {{s|zeldawiki|Vaati}}.
[[File:Alfonzo Spirit.png|thumb|Artwork of Engineer Link from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}''.]]
 
The technical debut of the Toon Link design is in ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords''. In this game, Link is split into four {{s|zeldawiki|Links}} while wielding the {{s|zeldawiki|Four Sword}}, with each Link wearing a differently-colored tunic: green, red, blue, or purple. The four Links must cooperate, since working together proves to be essential in solving puzzles and defeating {{s|zeldawiki|Vaati}}. This concept would be revisited in the later game ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures'', which sees the four Links battling a new reincarnation of [[Ganon]]. ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'' also acts as a predecessor to the ''Four Swords'' games, with an earlier incarnation of Link forging the Four Sword and being able to create ghostly copies of himself, although these Links all wear green tunics.
This concept would be revisited in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures}}'', which sees a different Link in an entirely different timeline split into four in order to defeat Vaati again, and later a reincarnated [[Ganon]]. ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap}}'' acts as a prequel to the ''Four Swords'' games, with an earlier incarnation of Link forging the Four Sword. Unlike in the ''Four Swords'' games, the Four Sword enables Link to create ghostly copies of himself that also wear green tunics. ''The Minish Cap'' also acts as an origin story for Vaati and how he became a monster sealed within the Four Sword.


A hundred years after ''Phantom Hourglass'', the events for ''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks'' unfold and follow a new Link and a new Princess Zelda, the latter of whom is Tetra's descendant. Unlike Tetra, the Hero of Winds does not make any kind of appearance whatsoever in ''Spirit Tracks''. However, the Hero of Winds' legacy clearly lives on in New Hyrule: his [[zeldawiki:Green Clothes#Hero's Clothes|signature clothing]] is the basis for [[zeldawiki:Green Clothes#Recruit Uniform|the uniform]] worn by the country's {{s|zeldawiki|soldier}}s, while [[zeldawiki:Shield of Antiquity|the exact same shield]] that he wielded during ''Phantom Hourglass'' can be acquired from {{s|zeldawiki|Niko}}, one of his and Tetra's shipmates. As a {{s|zeldawiki|Royal Engineer}}, this incarnation of Link dons the {{s|zeldawiki|Engineer's Clothes}} and drives the [[Spirit Train]] across New Hyrule, teaming up with his mentor {{s|zeldawiki|Alfonzo}} (a descendant of Tetra's crewmate {{iw|zeldawiki|Gonzo}}) and the [[Phantom]]-possessing spirit of Zelda in order to stop {{s|zeldawiki|Malladus}} from returning to power.
A hundred years after ''Phantom Hourglass'', the events for ''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks'' unfold and follow a new Link and a new Princess Zelda, the latter of whom is Tetra's descendant. Unlike Tetra, the Hero of Winds does not make any kind of appearance whatsoever in ''Spirit Tracks''. However, the Hero of Winds' legacy clearly lives on in New Hyrule: his [[zeldawiki:Green Clothes#Hero's Clothes|signature clothing]] is the basis for [[zeldawiki:Green Clothes#Recruit Uniform|the uniform]] worn by the country's {{s|zeldawiki|soldier}}s, while [[zeldawiki:Shield of Antiquity|the exact same shield]] that he wielded during ''Phantom Hourglass'' can be acquired from {{s|zeldawiki|Niko}}, one of his and Tetra's shipmates. As a {{s|zeldawiki|Royal Engineer}}, this incarnation of Link dons the {{s|zeldawiki|Engineer's Clothes}} and drives the [[Spirit Train]] across New Hyrule, teaming up with his mentor {{s|zeldawiki|Alfonzo}} and the [[Phantom]]-possessing spirit of Zelda.


As a spiritual successor to the ''Four Swords'' games, ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}'' features three Links (with the main hero being the one with a green tunic) teaming up with one another to save {{s|zeldawiki|Princess Styla}} of {{s|zeldawiki|Hytopia}}. While Link's design in this game closely resembles that of the Hero of the Winds, he is canonically the same incarnation from ''A Link Between Worlds'' despite the different art style. In addition to wearing many outfits fashioned by {{s|zeldawiki|Madame Couture}} to grant them special abilities, the three Links can stack on top of each other to form Totem Link.
As a spiritual successor to the ''Four Swords'' games, ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes'' features three Links teaming up with one another to save {{s|zeldawiki|Princess Styla}} of {{s|zeldawiki|Hytopia}}. The main hero is the Link wearing a green tunic, who is canonically the same incarnation from ''A Link Between Worlds'' despite the different art style. In addition to wearing many outfits fashioned by {{s|zeldawiki|Madame Couture}} to grant them special abilities, the three Links can stack on top of each other to form Totem Link.
{{clrl}}
{{clrl}}


Line 71: Line 54:
Toon Link is an [[unlockable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', in which he can be unlocked by either clearing [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]] and/or going through the hidden door in [[The Forest]] stage, clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with any character on any difficulty after clearing The Subspace Emissary, or by participating in 400 [[Versus Mode|VS matches]].
Toon Link is an [[unlockable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', in which he can be unlocked by either clearing [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]] and/or going through the hidden door in [[The Forest]] stage, clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with any character on any difficulty after clearing The Subspace Emissary, or by participating in 400 [[Versus Mode|VS matches]].


As a [[semi-clone]] of {{SSBB|Link}} and a successor to {{SSBM|Young Link}}, Toon Link's moveset is almost identical to theirs, although with some differences. One of the most notable differences is his [[Bomb (Link)#Toon Link's Bombs|Bomb]], which emits an explosion that uses the art style from ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Phantom Hourglass''.
As a semi-[[clone]] of {{SSBM|Young Link}}, Toon Link's moveset is almost identical to his and, by extension, {{SSBB|Link}}'s, although there are some differences. One of the most obvious is his [[Bomb (Link)#Toon Link's Bombs|Bomb]], which emits an explosion that uses the art style from ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Phantom Hourglass''.


However, there are mechanical differences as well, as the explosion has greater range, but less power compared to Young Link and Link's. Toon Link's neutral special, [[Hero's Bow]], charges faster than Young Link's and shoots arrows farther compared to his and Link's. However, it charges slower than Link's, and his arrows fly slower than Link's. Toon Link's [[Spin Attack]] functions like Young Link's, as it traps opponents by hitting them multiple times before launching them away. However, it grants more distance when used as a recovery move, especially in comparison to Link's. Like Young Link, Toon Link possesses the [[Boomerang]] as his side special and as such, it provides noticeable differences compared to Link's [[Gale Boomerang]]: it does not push/pull opponents and grants more control when throwing it.
However, there are mechanical differences as well, as the explosion has greater range, but less power compared to Young Link and Link's. Toon Link's neutral special, [[Hero's Bow]], charges faster than Young Link's and shoots arrows farther compared to his and Link's. However, it charges slower than Link's, and his arrows fly slower than Link's. Toon Link's [[Spin Attack]] functions like Young Link's, as it traps opponents by hitting them multiple times before launching them away. However, it grants more distance when used as a recovery move, especially in comparison to Link's. Like Young Link, Toon Link possesses the [[Boomerang]] as his side special and as such, it provides noticeable differences compared to Link's [[Gale Boomerang]]: it does not push/pull opponents and grants more control when throwing it.  


In regard to mobility, Toon Link's only differences from Young Link are his higher [[double jump]] and lower [[traction]]. However, Toon Link's mobility differs considerably from Link's: he [[walk]]s and [[dash]]es faster than Link, his [[jump]] is higher and both it and his [[falling speed]] are [[Falling speed#Floaty|floatier]] than Link's, and he can [[wall jump]] like Young Link. Toon Link's overall power is also similar to Young Link's, yet noticeably lower than Link's. Much like his special moves, a number of Toon Link's standard moves differ from theirs. The most noticeable examples include his up smash, neutral, forward, back and down aerials, and forward and back throws.
In regard to mobility, Toon Link's only differences from Young Link are his higher [[double jump]] and lower [[traction]]. However, Toon Link's mobility differs considerably from Link's: he [[Walking|walks]] and [[dash]]es faster than Link, his [[jump]] is higher and both it and his [[falling speed]] are [[Falling speed#Floaty|floatier]] than Link's, and he can [[wall jump]] like Young Link. Toon Link's overall power is also similar to Young Link's, yet noticeably lower than Link's. Much like his special moves, a number of Toon Link's standard moves differ from theirs. The most noticeable examples include his up smash, neutral, forward, back and down aerials, and forward and back throws.


Toon Link is ranked 13th on the [[tier list]], placing him in the C+ tier. This makes him both the highest ranking incarnation of Link in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, and the highest ranking fighter from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series in ''Brawl''.
Toon Link is currently ranked 13th on the [[tier list]], placing him in the C+ tier. This makes him both the highest ranking incarnation of Link in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, and the highest ranking representative of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series in ''Brawl''.


===Trophies===
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (The Legend of Zelda series)}}
Toon Link has a trophy that is awarded each time {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} is completed with Toon Link on any difficulty. See [[Triforce Slash]] for the trophy description of Toon Link's [[Final Smash]].
Toon Link has a trophy that is awarded each time {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} is completed with Toon Link on any difficulty.
 
;Toon Link
:''Link as he appeared in The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass, with big eyes and an expressive face. He lived peacefully on Outset Island until a bird captured his little sister, and he came to her rescue. In The Wind Waker, he had to crawl, press up to walls, and the like. His green clothes were worn on his 12th birthday and are the lucky outfit of the hero of legend.''
{{trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''|console2=DS|game2=''The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass''}}


{{Trophy
;Outset Link
|name=Toon Link
:''Link in his traditional clothing. He wears a blue, V-neck, long-sleeved top with a shrimp pattern, coordinated with slender orange pants. It makes you think that, even on his home, Outset Island, Link was quite the fashion leader, and suggests that he may have changed into his green hero's clothing somewhat grudgingly.''
|image=Toon Link - Brawl Trophy.png
{{trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''}}
|desc=Link as he appeared in The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass, with big eyes and an expressive face. He lived peacefully on Outset Island until a bird captured his little sister, and he came to her rescue. In The Wind Waker, he had to crawl, press up to walls, and the like. His green clothes were worn on his 12th birthday and are the lucky outfit of the hero of legend.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|console2=DS|game2=The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


{{Trophy
<center><gallery>
|name=[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker#Second Quest|Outset Link]]
Toon Link - Brawl Trophy.png|Toon Link Trophy
|image=Outset Link - Brawl Trophy.png
Outset Link - Brawl Trophy.png|Outset Link Trophy
|desc-ntsc=Link in his traditional clothing. He wears a blue, V-neck, long-sleeved top with a shrimp pattern, coordinated with slender orange pants. It makes you think that, even on his home, Outset Island, Link was quite the fashion leader, and suggests that he may have changed into his green hero's clothing somewhat grudgingly.
</gallery></center>
|desc-pal=Link in his traditional clothing. He wears a blue, V-neck, long-sleeved top with a lobster pattern, coordinated with slender orange trousers. It makes you think that, even on his home, Outset Island, Link was quite the fashion leader, and suggests that he may have changed into his green hero's clothing somewhat grudgingly.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


===Stickers===
===Stickers===
Line 107: Line 83:
! Game
! Game
! Effect
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
! Character(s)
|-
|-
| [[King of Red Lions]] & {{s|zeldawiki|Link}}
| [[King of Red Lions]] & {{s|zeldawiki|Link}}
| [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]
| [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]
| {{SortKey|AttackExplosive+020}}{{TypeIcon|Explosive}} Attack +20
| {{SortKey|AttackExplosive+020}}{{TypeIcon|Explosive}} Attack +20
| {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|-
|-
| {{s|zeldawiki|Link}} & [[Pigs]]
| {{s|zeldawiki|Link}} & [[Pigs]]
Line 122: Line 98:
| [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]
| [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]
| {{EffectIcon|Flame}} Attack +31
| {{EffectIcon|Flame}} Attack +31
| {{StickerHead|Link|Zelda|Ganondorf|Toon Link}}
| {{Head|Link|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Zelda|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Toon Link|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
|}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|King of Red Lions & Link|Zelda: WW}}
{{StickerPicBox|King of Red Lions & Link|Zelda: WW}}
Line 135: Line 111:
Toon Link returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', now as a [[starter character]]. Although fairly minor, Toon Link's design nevertheless underwent changes: his overall design and overall color scheme are sleeker and brighter, respectively, which make him virtually identical to his appearance as of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD}}''.
Toon Link returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', now as a [[starter character]]. Although fairly minor, Toon Link's design nevertheless underwent changes: his overall design and overall color scheme are sleeker and brighter, respectively, which make him virtually identical to his appearance as of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD}}''.


Toon Link is ranked 23rd on the [[tier list]]. While his overall power was nerfed in the transition from ''Brawl'', he retains his powerful zoning potential and gained fairly noticeable improvements to his grab game, the latter of which was arguably his greatest flaw in ''Brawl''. His improved grab game allows for better spacing using his [[grab aerial]], and grants him a KO option in the form of his back throw. Like in ''Brawl'', Toon Link has achieved decent tournament representation and impressive results.
Toon Link is currently ranked 23rd on the [[tier list]]. While his overall power was nerfed in the transition from ''Brawl'', he retains his powerful zoning potential and gained an improved grab game, which was arguably his greatest flaw in ''Brawl''. His improved grab game allows for better spacing using his [[grab aerial]], and grants him a KO option in the form of his back throw. Like in ''Brawl'', Toon Link has achieved decent tournament representation and impressive results.
{{clrl}}
{{clrl}}


===As a background character===
===As a background character===
[[File:Link and Toon Link SSB4.jpg|thumb|left|Engineer Link as a background character in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS''. Note that this is a [[Beta elements (SSB4)|pre-release picture]], as {{SSB4|Link}} and Engineer Link cannot appear on [[Spirit Train]] at the same time in the final release.]]
[[File:Link and Toon Link SSB4.jpg|thumb|left|''Spirit Tracks'' Link as a background character in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS''. Note that this is a [[Beta elements (SSB4)|pre-release picture]], as {{SSB4|Link}} and ''Spirit Tracks'' Link cannot appear on [[Spirit Train]] at the same time in the final release.]]
The ''Spirit Tracks'' incarnation of Link, also known simply as Engineer Link, appears on [[Spirit Train]] as its conductor. However, if Toon Link and/or Link fights on the stage, {{s|zeldawiki|Alfonzo}} will be the conductor instead. Engineer Link also has two trophies: one featuring him wearing his {{s|zeldawiki|Engineer's Clothes}}, and one featuring him wearing the [[zeldawiki:Green Clothes#Recruit Uniform|Recruit Uniform]] and playing the {{s|zeldawiki|Spirit Flute}}.
The ''Spirit Tracks'' incarnation of Link also appears on the [[Spirit Train]] stage, although if Toon Link and/or Link fights on the stage, {{s|zeldawiki|Alfonzo}} will be the conductor instead. ''Spirit Tracks'' Link also has two trophies: one featuring him wearing his {{s|zeldawiki|Engineer's Clothes}}, and one featuring him wearing the [[zeldawiki:Green Clothes#Recruit Uniform|Recruit Uniform]] and playing the {{s|zeldawiki|Spirit Flute}}.
{{clrl}}
{{clrl}}


===Trophies===
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (The Legend of Zelda series)}}
;Toon Link
{{Trophy
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''This cartoonish version of Link is how he appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and a few other titles. In Smash Bros., he uses moves much like his older, taller counterpart. His small size gives him extra speed, though, so take advantage of that to send your foes flying.''
|name=Toon Link
:{{Flag|pal}} ''This cartoonish version of young Link is how he appears in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and a few other titles. While he shares some moves with his older counterpart, he's a very different fighter. Take advantage of his size and speed to whirl past enemies and bombard them with long-range attacks.''
|image-3ds=ToonLinkTrophy3DS.png
{{Trophy games|console1=gcn|game1=The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (03/2003)|console2=ds|game2=The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (12/2009)}}
|image-wiiu=ToonLinkTrophyWiiU.png
 
|desc-3ds-ntsc=This cartoonish version of Link is how he appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker{{sic}} and a few other titles. In Smash Bros., he uses moves much like his older, taller counterpart. His small size gives him extra speed, though, so take advantage of that to send your foes flying.
;Toon Link (Alt.)
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=This cartoonish version of Link is how he appeared in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and a few other titles. In Smash Bros., he uses moves much like his older, taller counterpart. His small size gives him extra speed, though, so take advantage of that to send your foes flying.
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''Toon Link's Bomb move doesn't deal much damage, but the blast radius is pretty big. His bombs can be thrown in all directions, damaging or distracting your foes. Also, his up special Spin Attack keeps him airborne longer than Link's version. For some launching power, use the side smash attack.''
|desc-pal=This cartoonish version of young Link is how he appears in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and a few other titles. While he shares some moves with his older counterpart, he's a very different fighter. Take advantage of his size and speed to whirl past enemies and bombard them with long-range attacks.
:{{Flag|pal}} ''Toon Link's bombs don't do much damage, but their large blast radius makes it easy to hit foes with them. You can also throw them in any directions, making them a great diversionary tactic. His Spin Attack gives him more air-time than Link. His side smash may seem weak, but press the button again for a second hit that'll really send 'em flying!''
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|release1=03/2003|console2=DS|game2=The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|release2=12/2009}}
{{Trophy games|console1=gcn|game1=The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (03/2003)|console2=ds|game2=The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (12/2009)}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|release1=05/2003|console2=DS|game2=The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|release2=12/2009}}
}}
{{clrl}}


{{Trophy
;Engineer Link
|name=Toon Link (Alt.)
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''Link is well known for his green clothing, a look he has sported throughout time. But in Spirit Tracks, he dons a blue uniform with a red cap instead. The cap is decorated with a dove, the symbol of the Royal Engineers. Playing the Song of Birds will call a dove to roost!''
|image-3ds=ToonLinkAltTrophy3DS.png
:{{Flag|pal}} ''Ask 100 people what colour Link's outfit is, and they'll all say "green", guaranteed. However, in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, he also sports a dark-blue engineer's uniform. Train-driving and world-saving are two skills that should be on every hero's CV!''
|image-wiiu=ToonLinkAltTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=Toon Link's Bomb move doesn't deal much damage, but the blast radius is pretty big. His bombs can be thrown in all directions, damaging or distracting your foes. Also, his up special Spin Attack keeps him airborne longer than Link's version. For some launching power, use the side smash attack.
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=Toon Link's Bomb move doesn't deal much damage, but the blast radius is pretty big. His bombs can be thrown in all directions, damaging or distracting foes. Also, his up special Spin Attack keeps him airborne longer than Link's version. For some launching power, use the side smash attack.
|desc-pal=Toon Link's bombs don't do much damage, but their large blast radius makes it easy to hit foes with them. You can also throw them in any direction, making them a great diversionary tactic. His Spin Attack gives him more air-time than Link. His side smash may seem weak, but press the button again for a second hit that'll really send 'em flying!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|release1=03/2003|console2=DS|game2=The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|release2=12/2009}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|release1=05/2003|console2=DS|game2=The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|release2=12/2009}}
}}
{{clrl}}


{{Trophy
;Link (Spirit Tracks)
|name=[[zeldawiki:Royal Engineer|Engineer Link]]
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''You might feel sorry for this version of Link, what with him living a life on fixed rails rather than exploring the seas or the skies. But, like the smoke from his train, that feeling will soon disappear when you see that after leaving Aboda Village, the young engineer's quest to restore the Spirit Tracks is filled with adventure.''
|image=EngineerLinkTrophy3DS.png
:{{Flag|pal}} ''You might feel sorry for this version of Link, what with him living a life on fixed rails rather than exploring the seas or the skies. But, like the smoke from his train, that feeling will soon disappear when you see that, after leaving Outset Village, the young engineer's quest to restore the Spirit Tracks is filled with adventure.''
|desc-ntsc=Link is well known for his green clothing, a look he has sported throughout time. But in Spirit Tracks, he dons a blue uniform with a red cap instead. The cap is decorated with a dove, the symbol of the Royal Engineers. Playing the Song of Birds will call a dove to roost!
|desc-pal=Ask 100 people what colour Link's outfit is, and they'll all say "green", guaranteed. However, in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, he also sports a dark-blue engineer's uniform. Train-driving and world-saving are two skills that should be on every hero's CV!
|game=ssb4-3ds
}}
{{clrl}}


{{Trophy
<center><gallery>
|name=[[zeldawiki:Link#Spirit Tracks|Link (Spirit Tracks)]]
ToonLinkTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
|image=LinkAndSpiritFluteTrophy3DS.png
ToonLinkTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
|desc-ntsc=You might feel sorry for this version of Link, what with him living a life on fixed rails rather than exploring the seas or the skies. But, like the smoke from his train, that feeling will soon disappear when you see that after leaving Aboda Village, the young engineer's quest to restore the Spirit Tracks is filled with adventure.
ToonLinkAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
|desc-pal=You might feel sorry for this version of Link, what with him living a life on fixed rails rather than exploring the seas or the skies. But, like the smoke from his train, that feeling will soon disappear when you see that, after leaving Outset Village, the young engineer's quest to restore the Spirit Tracks is filled with adventure.
ToonLinkAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
|game=ssb4-3ds
EngineerLinkTrophy3DS.png|Engineer Link
}}
LinkAndSpiritFluteTrophy3DS.png|Link (Spirit Tracks)
{{clrl}}
</gallery></center>


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Toon Link (SSBU)}}
{{Main|Toon Link (SSBU)}}
[[File:Toon Link SSBU.png|thumb|Toon Link, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
[[File:Toon Link SSBU.png|thumb|right|Toon Link, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Toon Link returns as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Unlike in previous games, he is now joined by {{SSBU|Young Link}}, with both characters functioning as derivatives of each other in certain aspects.
Toon Link returns as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Unlike in previous games, he is now joined by {{SSBU|Young Link}}, with both characters functioning as derivatives of each other in certain aspects.
{{clr}}
{{clear}}


===As a background character===
===As a background element===
[[File:Link SpiritTrains.jpg|thumb|left|Engineer Link in ''Ultimate''.]]
He once again appears on the Spirit Train when there are no Links in battle. Compared to the previous game, which used a model imitating the Nintendo DS’s blockier models, Toon Link more resembles the playable version (aside from the different outfit).
Engineer Link once again appears on [[Spirit Train]] when there are no Links in battle. Compared to ''SSB4'', he appears virtually identical to Toon Link (save for his Engineer's Clothes), instead of using a polygonal model similar to the ones in ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''.
{{clrl}}


===Spirits===
===Spirits===
====Fighter spirit====
<center>
<center>
<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBU spirit Toon Link.png|177. '''''Toon Link'''''
The Wind Waker Scene.png|177. '''''Toon Link'''''
King of Red Lions.png|248. King of Red Lions
Alfonzo Spirit.png|260. Alfonzo & Engineer Link
Totem Link Spirit.png|262. Totem Link
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>
</center>
====Primary spirits====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 248 || {{SpiritTableName|King of Red Lions}} || {{SpiritType|Attack}} || ★★ || 3 || 1574 || 6300 || 913 || 3654 || 661 || 2646 || {{Rollover|Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99|King of Hyrule|y}} || ''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|-
| 262 || {{SpiritTableName|Totem Link}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★ || 3 || 1511 || 6047 || 710 || 2842 || 801 || 3205 || No Effect || ''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|}
====Support spirit====
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 260 || {{SpiritTableName|Alfonzo & Engineer Link}} || ★★ || 1 || Dash Attack ↑ || ''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|}
==Names in other languages==
{{Langtable
|ja={{ja|トゥーンリンク|Tūn Rinku}}, ''Toon Link''
|en=Toon Link
|fr=Link Cartoon
|de=Toon-Link
|it=Link cartone
|itM=Cartoon Link
|es=Toon Link
|zh={{rollover|卡通林克|Kǎtōng Línkè|?}}, ''Toon Link''
|zhM=Cartoon Link
|ko={{rollover|툰링크|Tun Ringkeu|?}}. ''Toon Link''
|nl=Toon Link
|ru={{rollover|Мульт-Линк|Mul't Link|?}}
|ruM=Cartoon Link
|pt=Link Cartoon
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Toon Link's artwork in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' closely resembles his artwork in ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''. The only differences are the former's mirrored hairstyle, slight re-positioning of his arms, and a lack of the apparent gust of wind.
*Toon Link was initially conceived by artist Yoshiki Haruhana during the development of ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''.<ref name=Toon/> Although ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords'' was released weeks earlier, ''The Wind Waker'' technically established the visual style because of its development having begun before ''Four Swords''{{'}} development.
*Toon Link's character model in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' is ported directly from ''The Wind Waker'', with only a few minor tweaks and new textures added.
*Toon Link's artwork in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' closely resembles his artwork in ''The Wind Waker''. The only differences are the former's mirrored hairstyle, slight repositioning of his arms, and a lack of the apparent gust of wind.
**In ''The Wind Waker'' and most other games with the "Toon" art style, Link's eyes and eyebrows are visible through his hair. While this trait does not apply to his ''Super Smash Bros.'' model, it still be seen on his Outset Link trophy in ''Brawl'' and the Link (Spirit Tracks) trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
*Prior to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Toon Link, [[Young Link]] and [[Roy]] were the only swordsmen in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series whose swords consistently produced a punch/kick sound effect, instead of a slashing sound effect, for the majority of their moves.
*Prior to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Toon Link, [[Young Link]] and [[Roy]] were the only swordsmen in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series whose swords consistently produced a punch/kick sound effect instead of a slashing sound effect for the majority of their moves.
*Toon Link, [[Young Link]] and [[Cloud Strife]] are the only swordsmen in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series capable of [[wall jump]]ing.
*Toon Link, [[Young Link]] and [[Cloud Strife]] are the only swordsmen in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series capable of [[wall jump]]ing.
*Despite being able to crawl in their respective games, Toon Link, [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[Pit]] are unable [[Crawling|to do so]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
*Despite being able to crawl in their respective games, Toon Link, [[Mario]] and [[Pit]] are unable [[Crawling|to do so]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
*Toon Link is the only fighter from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series:
*Toon Link is the only playable character from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series to have debuted in the 21st century.  
**To have debuted in the 21st century.
*Toon Link is the only playable character from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series whose design remains the same for more than two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games in a row. This is very similar to how his "Toon" design has been used for more games in his home series than any of his realistic designs.
**Whose design remains the same for more than two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games in a row. This is very similar to how his "Toon" design has been used for more games in his home series than any of the realistically designed Links.
**Despite being associated with the Adult Timeline, the "Toon" design has also been used in every other established timeline: the Unified Timeline (''Four Swords'' and ''The Minish Cap''), the Child Timeline (''Four Swords Adventures''), and the Downfall Timeline (''Tri Force Heroes''). Interestingly enough, ''Skyward Sword'' and ''Breath of the Wild'' used cel-shading like the "Toon" games, but instead featured anatomically realistic character designs. Additionally, despite using the "Toon" artstyle, the Link seen in ''Tri Force Heroes'' is actually in fact implied to be the same Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''.
**Whose art style has been used in every established timeline: the Unified Timeline (''Four Swords'' and ''The Minish Cap''), the Child Timeline (''Four Swords Adventures''), the Adult Timeline (''The Wind Waker'', ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''), and the Downfall Timeline (''Tri Force Heroes''). Although ''Skyward Sword'' and ''Breath of the Wild'' use cel-shading like the "Toon" games, they instead feature anatomically realistic character designs.
*''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}'' is the only other game outside of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series where the Hero of Winds is referred to as "Toon Link" instead of simply Link.
***Despite using the "Toon" art style, the green-haired Link seen in ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes'' is actually the same Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/657330612064399360 Nintendo of America on Twitter: Fans asked the developers of #Zelda: Tri Force Heroes: “Where does the game fall in the series timeline?”]</ref>
*The ''Super Smash Bros.'' series depicts Toon Link wielding both the Master Sword and Hero's Shield in all of his playable appearances, with the former being based on its appearance when its power is fully restored. This is inaccurate to his appearance in ''The Wind Waker'', as the Mirror Shield would replace the Hero's Shield by the time the fully powered Master Sword is obtained.
*''{{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}'' is the only other game outside of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series where the Hero of Winds is referred to as Toon Link instead of simply Link.
**On a related note, ''Hyrule Warriors'' is also the first game to refer to use the "Toon" term in reference to the art style itself, as shown by its referral of the [[Princess Zelda]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks'' as Toon Zelda.
*The ''Super Smash Bros.'' series depicts Toon Link wielding both the Master Sword and {{iw|zeldawiki|Hero's Shield}} in all of his playable appearances, with the former being based on its appearance when its [[zeldawiki:Power to Repel Evil|power to repel evil]] is fully restored. This is inaccurate to Link's appearance in ''The Wind Waker'', as the {{iw|zeldawiki|Mirror Shield}} would replace the Hero's Shield by the time the fully powered Master Sword is obtained.
**Similarly, Toon Link also has a [[Hookshot]] as a grab in all of his appearances, even though he can't obtain the Hookshot in ''The Wind Waker'' until after obtaining the Mirror Shield.
 
==Notes==
:1.{{note|a}}Although 2D artwork of the "Toon" art style debuted alongside ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'', which was released shortly before ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'', the art style itself was technically established during ''The Wind Waker''{{'}}s development cycle,<ref name=Toon/> which occurred before ''Four Swords''{{'}} development cycle.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817051222/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/25/the-story-of-zelda-wind-waker|title=The Story of Zelda: Wind Waker|publisher=IGN}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
Line 270: Line 183:


{{Characters}}
{{Characters}}
{{Zelda universe}}
{{Background characters}}
{{Background characters}}
{{Zelda universe}}
[[Category:Toon Link| ]]
[[Category:Toon Link| ]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]

Please note that all contributions to SmashWiki are considered to be released under the Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license (see SmashWiki:Copyrights for details). Your changes will be visible immediately. Please enter a summary of your changes above.

Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)

Templates used on this page: