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Pokey in Link's Awakening DX GBC
For The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX on the Game Boy Color (1998).
| Kind | Enemy |
|---|---|
| Damage to Link | ½ heart |
| Found in | Yarna Desert |
| Japanese name | サンボ |
Hits to defeat
| Weapon | Hits |
|---|---|
 Sword | 1 |
 Bow | 1 |
 Hook Shot | 1 |
| Boomerang | 1 |
 Magic Powder | Sets it on fire |
 Magic Rod | Sets it on fire |
With the first sword.
Drops
| Item | Chance | Low on hearts |
|---|---|---|
| Rupee | 1 in 2 | 1 in 2 |
Low on hearts means the warning beep is on: half a heart or less when Link has 3 to 5 hearts in all, 1 heart or less with 6 to 8, 2 hearts or less with 9 to 11, and 3 hearts or less with 12 to 14.
Each of these kills also counts toward a Piece of Power.
In the guide books
The Yarna Desert is home to the prickly Cactus. It's weakest point is its top, so hit it there with your Sword.
A cheerful cactus wandering Yarna Desert. Cut only its body and you'll fall prey to its spiked balls. Aim carefully and use the Whirling Blade to cut it down, head and all.
Names
| English | Pokey |
|---|---|
| Français | Pokey |
| Deutsch | Pokey |
| 日本語 | サンボ |