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Shovel
For The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on the Super Nintendo (SNES).
When Link gets it
You borrowed a shovel! You can dig in many places. You never know what you'll find!
Where it is
| Kind | Gear |
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From the official guides
Just as it looks, it is for digging things up. Some ground cannot be dug.
Official art

How Link gets it
| Gift | Flute Boy, Link's House |
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After wandering into this world I turned into this shape. … … … I enjoyed playing the flute in the original world… … … … There was a small grove where many animals gathered. I want to see that place again… I buried my flute there with some flower seeds. Will you try to find it for me? ▶ Yes No way
Then I will lend you my shovel. Good luck!
What it's for
Then I will lend you a shovel. When you have it in your hand, start digging! (Press the Y Button to dig.)
Side quests and minigames
The Flute Boy's FluteSide quest
Menu icons
Names
| English | Shovel |
|---|---|
| French | Pelle |
| German | Schaufel |
| Japanese | シャベル |