Z+F
Z+F is a gear brand in Splatoon 3 and the first collaboration of two brands in the Splatoon series. It is formed by a merger between Zekko and Firefin.[1][2] Z+F gear is 5× chance to roll Special Saver as a secondary ability, and has 0.5× chance of rolling Ink Recovery Up.
It was introduced in Fresh Season 2023.
Gear
For the category page, see Category:Z+F.
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Chained DC Toejamz |  Z+F
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 Switch News Channel
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 Ink Saver (Main)
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5 April 2024 |
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Dustcloud Hi-Tops | Z+F
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 8,800
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 Stealth Jump
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Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
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Green Toejamz | Z+F
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1,050
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 Special Power Up
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Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
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Jeweled DC Toejamz | Z+F
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Switch News Channel
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 Ink Recovery Up
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5 April 2024 |
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Navy Toejamz | Z+F
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720
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 Sub Power Up
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Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
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Red Toejamz | Z+F
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940
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 Ink Saver (Sub)
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Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
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Seafoam Hi-Tops | Z+F
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9,500
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 Quick Super Jump
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Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
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Swirled DC Toejamz | Z+F
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Switch News Channel
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 Drop Roller
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5 April 2024 |
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Transom Note Boots | Z+F
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9,500
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 Run Speed Up
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Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
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Trifecta Sandals | Z+F
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Switch News Channel
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 Special Charge Up
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5 April 2024 |
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Yellow Toejamz | Z+F
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830
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 Sub Resistance Up
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Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
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ZedFry Slip-Ons | Z+F
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4,200
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 Quick Respawn
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Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0) |
Weapons
Z+F Splat Charger (collaboration with Splat)
Z+F Splatterscope (collaboration with Splat)
Quotes
Splatoon 3
| “ | SRL Fashion Desk taking over from Ballistics with big news... If you like Zekko and Firefin, you're going to love Z+F, a fresh new brand formed when the two joined forces! Drawing inspiration from hip-hop and skater roots, Z+F offers a vibrant lineup of street-savvy gear. | ” |
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[2]
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Splatoon Base
| “ | This new label is the result of a merger between two leading streetwear brands, Zekko and Firefin. In addition to carrying on the original brands' underlying hip-hop and skater culture, Z+F offers its own poppy, colorful clothing line. | ” |
Badges
- Main article: Badge#Gear brands
Reaching a cumulative amount of stars on Z+F gear will reward the player with badges.
| Z+F badges | ||
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Combined Z+F Gear at 30+ Stars | |
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Combined Z+F Gear at 100+ Stars | |
Gallery
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Promotional image
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Promotional image
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A sticker of the brand's mascot ZedFry
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The logo visible on the lobby's jumbotron before the brand was officially announced for Fresh Season 2023
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The Tableturf Battle card icon of Z+F
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Promotional image
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Graffiti version from Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost.
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Graffiti version from Friends vs. Family vs. Solo.
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Graffiti version from Baby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs.
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Graffiti version from Palace vs. Theme Park vs. Beach.
Videos
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An in-game advertisement for Z+F (link to file)
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Another advertisement (link to file)
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Splatoween versions of the previous advertisements (link to file)
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SpringFest variation of the previous advertisement (link to file)
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A version of the previous advertisement, missing the part where ZedFry is chased (link to file)
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ZedFry as depicted in a Summer Nights advertisement (link to file)
Trivia
- It is possible to obtain the first Z+F badge just by completing the Fresh Season 2023 catalog, due to the gear items already totaling 30 stars.
- Z+F is the first gear brand in Splatoon 3 introduced after its launch.
- The common and uncommon abilities of Z+F are a combination of those of Zekko and Firefin. The common ability, Special Saver, is the same as that of Zekko. Likewise, the uncommon ability, Ink Recovery Up, is the same as that of Firefin.
Etymology
The English name is derived from the initials of Zekko and Firefin.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
エゾッコリー Ezokkorī |
From エゾッコ Ezokko ("Zekko") and ホッコリー Hokkorī ("Firefin") |
 Dutch |
Zekkofin | From Zekko and Firefin |
 French (NOA) |
E+A | From Ezko ("Zekko"), + and Arki ("Firefin") |
 French (NOE) |
E+F | From Ezko ("Zekko"), + and Friture ("Firefin") |
 German |
Zekkori | From Zekko and Rilax ("Firefin") |
 Italian |
E+T | From Ezko ("Zekko"), + and Torryd ("Firefin") |
 Russian |
ЙожкоТюр YozhkoTyur |
From Йожко Yozhko ("Zekko") and Фритюр Frityur ("Firefin") |
 Spanish (NOA) |
ZyS | From Zekko, y ("and") and Shachi (Firefin) |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Ezkkor | From Ezko ("Zekko") and Chokkor ("Firefin") |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
泽酷暖流 zékù nuǎnliú (Mandarin) |
From 泽酷 zékù ("Zekko") and 暖流 nuǎnliú ("Firefin") |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
澤酷暖流 zékù nuǎnliú (Mandarin) |
From 澤酷 zékù ("Zekko") and 暖流 nuǎnliú ("Firefin") |
 Korean |
제코핀 jekopin |
From 제코 jeko ("Zekko") and 파이어핀 paieopin ("Firefin") |
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese |
チゴフグ Chigo-fugu |
fry of fugu |
| Dutch |
Zekkie | From Zekko and diminutive-forming suffix -ie |
 French |
Frizko | |
| German |
Zeki | From the German name for Z+F ("Zekkori") without the extra k and the or |
| Italian |
EzTor | |
| Russian |
Тюшка Tyushka |
A combination of Фритюр Frityur (the Russian name of Firefin) and Йожко Yozhko (the Russian name of Zekko) in diminutive form |
| Spanish (NOA) |
Zofrito | Comes from sofrito (seasoning used in Latin American cooking), which comes from the verb sofreír (to stir-fry or sautée) |
| Spanish (NOE) |
Oskkar | |
| Chinese |
幼河豚 | fry of hétún |
| Korean |
복어키드 |
| Internal name | Meaning |
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 EzokkoryKidsMascot [4]
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References
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