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Zelda fans range from people who have beaten every game to people who just finished Breath of the Wild, so it helps to know where yours is.
I built this list from guides at Comicbook and Gaming.net, and I only kept officially licensed Zelda products, so the handmade Etsy pieces and the unbranded gear those guides mention are left out. You will find games, controllers, amiibo, a huge LEGO set, manga and a few cheap extras like UNO. A good tip: ask which games they own before you buy a game or a controller, and check whether they play on the original Switch or Switch 2. If you are not sure, the manga box set or an amiibo is hard to get wrong.
Who this is not for. If your person likes Nintendo in general rather than Zelda, try the Nintendo fans list instead.
| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | mid | $50-100 | fans who finished Breath of the Wild | 1 outlet |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | mid | $50-100 | anyone who has not played it yet | 1 outlet |
| Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity | mid | $50-100 | action fans who love Zelda lore | 1 outlet |
| Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Tears of the Kingdom Edition | splurge | $100-150 | zelda players who want a nicer controller | 1 outlet |
| The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Edition Nintendo Joy-Cons | splurge | $100-150 | collectors who play on Switch | 1 outlet |
mid video game
Best for fans who finished Breath of the Wild
Comicbook says it offers new ways to combine abilities and solve puzzles after a first playthrough.
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$50-100
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mid video game
Best for anyone who has not played it yet
Comicbook recommends it for fans who have not played it, and says it runs better on Switch 2.
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$50-100
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mid video game
Best for action fans who love Zelda lore
Comicbook lists it as action-focused gameplay for fans who like Zelda lore.
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$50-100
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splurge controller
Best for zelda players who want a nicer controller
Comicbook says it is attractive and comfortable for long play sessions.
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$100-150
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splurge controller
Best for collectors who play on Switch
Comicbook says these Joy-Cons are modeled after the Master Sword and Hylian Shield.
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$100-150
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGO The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 | splurge | $300-500 | builders and longtime Zelda fans | 1 outlet |
| Super Smash Bros. Link amiibo | mid | $25-50 | Switch owners who collect figures | 1 outlet |
| Tears of the Kingdom Zelda amiibo | budget | $25-50 | tears of the Kingdom players | 1 outlet |
| Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf amiibo | budget | $25-50 | villain fans and shelf displays | 1 outlet |
splurge LEGO set · 2,500 pieces
Best for builders and longtime Zelda fans
Comicbook calls this set a love letter to two generations of Zelda fans, with two build modes and minifigs.
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$300-500
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mid amiibo
Best for Switch owners who collect figures
Comicbook says amiibo in-game content and look good on a shelf.
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$25-50
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budget amiibo
Best for tears of the Kingdom players
Comicbook says amiibo in-game content and look good on a shelf.
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$25-50
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budget amiibo
Best for villain fans and shelf displays
Comicbook praises its detail and imposing presence.
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$25-50
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splurge manga
Best for readers and manga fans
Comicbook says the manga suits younger fans and gives a fresh take on familiar stories. Gaming.net adds it has five hardcover volumes and an exclusive poster by Akira Himekawa.
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$100-150
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Best for twilight Princess fans
Comicbook calls it underrated, with a fresh take on familiar stories.
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$50-100
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budget board game
Best for game night with friends
Comicbook picked it to add Zelda themes to game night.
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under $15
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mid board game
Best for chess players who love Zelda
Comicbook lists this officially licensed set as a way to add Zelda themes to a classic game.
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$25-50
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Comicbook's guide points to the LEGO Great Deku Tree set, a 2,500-piece build. It is a big one, so it works best for someone who likes to build.
Only if you know what they own. Comicbook recommends Breath of the Wild for fans who have not played it, and says it runs better on Switch 2, so check their console first.
Yes, I only kept official Zelda products. Guides also list handmade Etsy items and unbranded gear, and I left those out.
The manga box set is a good pick. Gaming.net says it has five hardcover volumes and a poster by Akira Himekawa, so it works for readers too.
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