Magic Powder

A satchel of Magic Powder as seen in Link's Awakening.
Magic Powder
Debut	The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

The Magic Powder is a recurring item within several The Legend of Zelda games.

Information

As the name suggests, the Magic Powder is an enchanted powder that is kept within a satchel. The powder could be sprinkled upon objects and living creatures for a variety of random effects. These include setting objects on fire and transforming enemies. Most enemies are turned into Slimes by Magic Powder, although Buzz Blobs will transform into Cukemen while Anti-Fairies will become Fairies. Magic Powder is usually brewed by witches, with a type of mushroom being the most essential ingredient. There are different limits on the amount of Magic Powder that Link had depending on the game; the Magic Powder drains magic from the magic meter in A Link to the Past while in Link's Awakening, Link has a limited amount of powder.

Appearances

In The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the Magic Powder is earned by giving Syrup a Mushroom from the Lost Woods. Once she has brewed it, her assistant will give Link the Magic Power. It is primarily optional as an item, although it is needed to awaken the Mad Batter. In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, the Magic Powder was made by Syrup with a Sleepy Toadstool and could also be won from the Trendy Game. Within this game, the Magic Powder was essential for restoring Tarin's true form following his transformation into a raccoon, and the powder could also be used to light torches. Link is initially limited to 20 uses of the powder, but the Mad Batter could double this to 40.

Trivia

• The Magic Powder also has some bizarre applications in A Link to the Past. At Kakariko Village, it can transform one Cucco within a house into a human, while one sweeping lady outside can be transformed into a fairy by the power.
• The Oracle games replaced the Magic Powder with Mystery Seeds, which have a very similar function.