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'''Water Dumples''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(ダンゴナマズ) </span>are enemies in in every ''[[Pikmin (series)|Pikmin]]'' game. They are members of the Grub-dog family, and act like Bulborbs (Most likely because they are close relatives of Grub-Dogs). They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue fish with relatively large mouths. They might be a larva form of a to be released water-based Bulborb. The Water Dumples in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' move with more agility and are larger than their counterparts in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', but both can be defeated easily if [[Olimar]] and [[Louie]] are cautious and swarm them with their Pikmin. They also have "whiskers", much like real-life catfish. However, these are missing in ''[[Pikmin 2]] and [[Pikmin 3]], ''which means that they have no way of sight or have any sight-touch replacement anymore. Despite this, they still stalk your Pikmin when they are in the area.
'''Water Dumples''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(ダンゴナマズ) </span>are enemies in in every ''[[Pikmin (series)|Pikmin]]'' game. They are members of the Grub-dog family, and act like Bulborbs (Most likely because they are close relatives of Grub-Dogs). They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue fish with relatively large mouths. The Water Dumples in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' move with more agility and are larger than their counterparts in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', but both can be defeated easily if [[Olimar]] and [[Louie]] are cautious and swarm them with their Pikmin. They also have "whiskers", much like real-life catfish. However, these are missing in ''[[Pikmin 2]] and [[Pikmin 3]], ''which means that they have no way of sight or have any sight-touch replacement anymore. Despite this, they still stalk your Pikmin when they are in the area.
==Notes==
==Notes==
===Reel notes===
===Reel notes===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to Louie's notes on the [[Bumbling Snitchbug]], Water Dumples lay eggs. This might revoke the idea of Water Dumples being larva forms of a to be released water-based Bulborb, but thier eggs are mentioned and implied but never proven or seen. 
*According to Louie's notes on the [[Bumbling Snitchbug]], Water Dumples lay eggs.
*Despite being the size of Dwarf Bulborbs, it can eat two Pikmin at once rather than one. They also cannot be "one-shotted" by Pikmin.
*Despite being the size of Dwarf Bulborbs, it can eat two Pikmin at once rather than one. They also cannot be "one-shotted" by Pikmin.
*Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in ''Pikmin'', the Water Dumple's code name is "namazu".
*Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in ''Pikmin'', the Water Dumple's code name is "namazu".
*They have "whiskers", much like real-life catfish. However, these are missing in ''[[Pikmin 2]] and [[Pikmin 3]], ''which means that they have no way of sight or have any sight-touch replacement anymore. Despite this, they still stalk your Pikmin when they are in the area. This means they might be telepathic, spiritual or psychic. 
*They have "whiskers", much like real-life catfish. However, these are missing in ''[[Pikmin 2]] and [[Pikmin 3]], ''which means that they have no way of sight or have any sight-touch replacement anymore. Despite this, they still stalk your Pikmin when they are in the area.
*Their scientific name, '''''Ichthyosa felinis''''', loosely translates to "Cat Fish."
*Their scientific name, '''''Ichthyosa felinis''''', loosely translates to "Cat Fish."
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Revision as of 08:34, March 2, 2014

Water Dumple
Artwork of a Water Dumple in Pikmin 3.
Appears in PikminPikmin 2Pikmin 3
Scientific name Ichthyosa felinis
Family Grub-dog
Areas Pikmin
The Distant Spring
Pikmin 2
Valley of Repose
Perplexing Pool
Pikmin 3
Distant Tundra
Twilight River
Caves Frontier Cavern
Citadel of Spiders
Shower Room
Cavern of Chaos
Hole of Heroes
Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages None
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages None
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages None
Side Story days None
2-Player Battle stages None
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks Eats Pikmin

Water Dumples (ダンゴナマズ) are enemies in in every Pikmin game. They are members of the Grub-dog family, and act like Bulborbs (Most likely because they are close relatives of Grub-Dogs). They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue fish with relatively large mouths. The Water Dumples in Pikmin move with more agility and are larger than their counterparts in Pikmin 2, but both can be defeated easily if Olimar and Louie are cautious and swarm them with their Pikmin. They also have "whiskers", much like real-life catfish. However, these are missing in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3which means that they have no way of sight or have any sight-touch replacement anymore. Despite this, they still stalk your Pikmin when they are in the area.

Notes

Reel notes

"This aquatic creature is a close relative of the bulborb."

Olimar's Notes

"A resident of freshwater pools and marshes, this aquatic creature regularly feeds on insects that land on the surface of the water. It shares a nearly identical skeletal structure with its close relative and terrestrial cousin, the bulborb. This may offer clues to its evolutionary origin and suggests that it only recently emigrated to an aquatic habitat."

Louie's Notes

"Deep-fry dumples without batter for all of the flavor with half the fat!"

Nintendo Player's Guide

"The swimming version of a Dwarf Bulborb has a large mouth and a big appetite. Since Water Dumples are blue, they blend in with the water. Squash them with blue Pikmin or draw them out of the water and hit them with purples. Beware they can spot you from a greater distance than other enemies can."

Battle Strategy

Just like other Grub-dogs, Purple Pikmin work particularly well if this creature is found on land. A Water Dumple can be defeated easily by Captains as it has few hit points. This does not work as effectively in Pikmin 3, as the Captain's punches have much less strength than in previous titles. Water Dumples are usually found in groups of two or more when encountered.


Gallery

Trivia

  • According to Louie's notes on the Bumbling Snitchbug, Water Dumples lay eggs.
  • Despite being the size of Dwarf Bulborbs, it can eat two Pikmin at once rather than one. They also cannot be "one-shotted" by Pikmin.
  • Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in Pikmin, the Water Dumple's code name is "namazu".
  • They have "whiskers", much like real-life catfish. However, these are missing in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3which means that they have no way of sight or have any sight-touch replacement anymore. Despite this, they still stalk your Pikmin when they are in the area.
  • Their scientific name, Ichthyosa felinis, loosely translates to "Cat Fish."