Net

[[File:Artwork of Bug Catching Net.png|20x20px]] [[|]] The Bug Net, also known as the Bug Catching Net in A Link to the Past, is a recurring item in the Zelda series.

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 Catching Net in Skyward Sword

The Bug Net also appears in Skyward Sword, in which it is used to catch Bugs 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
Big Bug Net	File:Big Bug Net (Skyward Sword).png	Increased size	File:Tumbleweed (Skyward Sword).png 3 Tumbleweeds File:Ancient Flower (Skyward Sword).png 2 Ancient Flowers File:Evil Crystal (Skyward Sword).png 1 Evil Crystal File:Rupee (Skyward Sword).png 100 Rupees	Gondo

A Link Between Worlds

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The Net also appears in A Link Between Worlds. It functions similarly to its A Link to the Past counterpart, in that it is used to catch items like an bottle is used to catch items in other games. It can be used to catch fairies, bees, golden bees, apples, green apples, and hearts, all of which can then be stored in a bottle if Link has one. Notably, the bug net can be used to deflect Yuga Ganon's magic back at him during the final battle, a nod to the hidden use of the net in A Link to the Past.

Initially, the Net can be obtained for free from the Bee Guy in Kakariko Village. Later, in Lorule, the Net can be upgraded to the Super Net through the Treacherous Tower. Specifically, Link must complete the advanced course there twice. After doing so, the Devilish Girl will offer him the blue-colored Super Net. The only effective difference is that it can now be used to damage enemies. Although more damaging than some of Link's items, the Super Net as a weapon is much slower and much less powerful than the fully upgraded Master Sword.

Non-canon Appearances

Non-Canon Information

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
File:Bug-Catching Net (SCII).png	12,500 Gold	Offense decreases 80% Defenses decreases 80%	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

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  The Bug Catching Net in A Link to the Past

• Bug Catching Net.png

  Artwork of the Bug Net in Skyward Sword

• Bug Catching Net2.png

  The Big Bug Net in Skyward Sword

• Link Net SS.png

  Link using the Bug Net

• Super Net.png

  The Super Net in A Link Between Worlds

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
		Bug-Catching Net Template:ExpGame Bug Net Template:ExpGame Net Template:ExpGame	Big Bug Net	Super Net
	FrenchCA	Filet Template:ExpGame	Grand filet	Super filet
	FrenchEU	Filet à Papillons
	German	Kescher
	Italian	Retino per farfalle
	SpanishLA	Cazamoriposas Template:ExpGame Red Template:ExpGame	Cazamariposas grande	Superred

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