What to do with Bubbul gems, Bubbulfrogs in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Bubbul gemsThere are many different collectibles that you can buy in Tears of the Kingdom – The Legend of Zelda.

The source of bubble gems is the same as that from which you obtain Bubbul gemstones. BubbulfrogsThere are many caves that cover the entire surface of Earth and even some in the sky. Tears of the Kingdom – The Legend of Zelda, and you’ll come across a lot of Bubbul gems before you know what to do with them. Continue reading to find out what to do with your Bubbul gems and what rewards you’ll receive for turning them in.

What exactly are Bubbul gemstones, and how do I use them?

Bubbul gem close up in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Bubbulfrogs (green froglike creatures) that like to hang on cave walls drop Bubbul Gems. You can turn these Bubbul gemstones into KoltinFor rewards like the Bokoblin Mask. To trade in your Bubbul gems, you must first complete the “The Hunt for Bubbul Gems!” side quest.

‘The Hunt for Bubbul Gems!’ side quest

Kilton and Koltin standing on sandy ground in front of Koltin’s colorful stall in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Kilton, back from Breath Of The Wild( ), found at the Coordinates (1231. 1205. 0020). Interact with him and you will be introduced to Koltin, his older brother. Koltin needs a Bubbul gemstone to transform himself into an Satori, but he can’t get his hands on one.

Koltin can finish this side quest if you already own a Bubbul gemstone. If you don’t have one, head into Pico Pond CaveThis is the cave Koltin exited during the cutscene.

Inside the cave, you’ll enter a large open room with a Bubbulfrog on the wall ahead of you. You can shoot the Bubbulfrog to make it fall and give you a Blupee or a Bubbul gemstone. Return to Koltin and Kilton with the gem and give it to Koltin where he’ll eat it — hoping to turn into a Satori.

After the failure, he comes up with the only solution — he needs to eat more Bubbul gems. Koltin sets off on his journey, and Kilton tells you that he’ll head over to Tarrey Town in Akkala. If you decide to visit Kilton, he’ll tell you about Koltin’s whereabouts, so you can give him more Bubbul gems. If you can’t find him, our Koltin shop and Tarrey Town location explainer can help.

Find Bubbulfrogs to get more Bubbul Gems

Bubbulfrogs (frogs-like creatures) that live on cave walls are where Bubbulfrogs get their gems.

What you should Know there is one Bubbulfrog — thus one Bubbul gem — located in each cave. The Bubbulfrog is sometimes hidden. Try breaking up rocks, or looking in hidden areas.

Link speaking with Gladis in front of a cave

They will usually flee when they see you. That said, they shouldn’t go far, and will die in one hit or two with your arrow and a follow-up melee attack, making Bubbul gems straightforward to obtain once the frog is in sight.

Finally, though caves are common, if you want to find them quicker, you’ll often find blue, rabbit-like creatures named blupees on your travels. Follow them and it’ll take you to a nearby cave, and thus, a Bubbulfrog.