Bug Net
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| Bug Net | |
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 The Bug-Catching Net from A Link to the Past | |
| Game(s) | A Link to the Past Skyward Sword |
| Other media | Soulcalibur II |
| Cost(s) | Free 12,500 Gold
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| Use(s) | Catching Bees and Fairies Deflecting magic |
| Comparable Item(s) | Empty Bottle Rabbit Net |
The Bug Net, also known as the Bug Catching Net in A Link to the Past, is a recurring item in the Zelda series.
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Appearances
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, the Bug Catching Net is received early in the game from the Bug-Catching Kid in Kakariko Village, as long as Link has at least one Bottle when he talks to him. The young hero can use the Bug Catching Net to catch Bees and Fairies in Empty Bottles. Unlike other games in the series, in A Link to the Past, Link cannot swipe an Empty Bottle through the air to catch things, and as such, he must use the Bug Catching Net.
As a bizarre Easter Egg, the Bug Catching Net can also be used to reflect Agahnim's magic bolts back at him.
Skyward Sword
The Bug Net also appears in Skyward Sword, in which it is used to catch Insects that can be used as ingredients to upgrade Potions. The net can be purchased from Beedle's Air Shop. It can also catch Fairies, Tumbleweeds, and Chirris. The Bug Net is controlled similarly to the sword by moving and aiming with the Wii MotionPlus.
During the final boss battle, the Bug Net can be used to temporarily distract Demise, much like the Fishing Rod can be used to distract Ganondorf in Twilight Princess.
The Bug Net can be upgraded at the Scrap Shop to the Big Bug Net, which, as its name suggests, is larger and can therefore catch targets more easily.
| Name | Image | Uses | Upgrade Cost | Upgraded By |
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Big Bug Net
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Increased size | .png){kind=small} 3 Tumbleweeds.png){kind=small} 2 Ancient Flowers.png){kind=small} 1 Evil Crystal.png){kind=small} 100 Rupees
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Gondo |
Non-canon Appearances
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Soulcalibur II
The Bug-Catching Net is Link's "joke weapon" in Soulcalibur II. Paired off with the Hylian Shield, the net can be bought in the Alioth Shop for 12,500 Gold while playing the Weapon Master Mode. When Link equips the Bug-Catching Net, his offense as well as his defense decreases 80%.
| Image | Cost | Attributes | In-game Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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A long-handled net used for catching bugs. This item is an old companion of Link's and has appeared on many of his adventures--it accompanies him on this adventure as well. Obviously, it is not a weapon, but perhaps it will cause opponents to let down their guard. |
Gallery
The Bug Catching Net in A Link to the Past
Artwork of the Bug et in Skyward Sword
The Big Bug Net in Skyward Sword
Link using the Bug Net
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
| Spanish | 
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Cazamoriposas
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Butterfly Net |
| French | 
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Filet à Papillons | |
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Filet
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Net | |
