Puffy Blowhog: Difference between revisions

|pikmin3   = y

|image      = Puffy blowhog.png

|family    = Blowhog

|underground= [[Glutton's Kitchen]]<br>[[Cavern of Chaos]]<br>[[Hole of Heroes]]<br>[[Dream Den]]

|height    = 180mm

|vitality1 = 4,600

|vitality2  = 3,000|challenge = [[Cave of Snarls]]|vitality3 = ?|battle = [[Carpet Plains]]|weight3 = 2

|max_pikmin = 4 in Pikmin 3|seeds3 = 8}}

The '''Puffy Blowhog''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(フーセンドックリ) </span>is an enemy seen in every [[Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'' game]] so far. It is the more recognized of the two airborne blowhog species, although it is much more rare than its cousin in the [[Pikmin 2|second game]]. It is similar to the [[Withering Blowhog]], but is larger, with purple/light blue stripes and intimidating, though harmless spines on its back. Its breath is notably stronger than that of the Withering Blowhog, but does not cause Pikmin flowers to wilt like in ''Pikmin'', as it lacks the withering plant hormones which are characteristic of this beast's flying relative, the [[Withering Blowhog]]. Instead it blows Pikmin into hazards or enemies but it will not blow the captains if they have the [[Rush Boots]] or [[Purple Pikmin]]. This creature in ''Pikmin 2'' can still deflower pikmin by shaking the pikmin off. The easiest way to defeat it is to weigh it down by rapidly tossing [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] onto its body — a single Purple Pikmin will work just as effectively. Once grounded, swarm the defenseless creature with Pikmin using the C-stick, or pummel it with heavy Purples.

In the [[Pikmin (game)|first game]] they appear in [[The Distant Spring]], and are only rarely seen within a few [[cave]]s in ''Pikmin 2''. This rare creature also appears only in the multiplayer stage [[Carpet Plain]].

They can deflower the Pikmin and blow them much farther in the first Pikmin game. Additionally, they are usually found near water and other enemies, making them more dangerous. It's also slightly larger than its ''Pikmin 2 ''appearance.

 

 

In the third Pikmin game, the Puffy Blowhogs skin looks much more balloon like. The purple stripes appear like actual balloons and are very slightly translucent and appear stretched by the air inside of it. The blue stripes are like decoration added afterwards, as they are opaque and shiny.

 

 

''"This is a large-bodied, flying organism, but it is possible that its interior is as empty as a blimp. If I can land a large number of Pikmin on it, they may be able to ground it. And then, once it's down, it will feel my sprouts' rage!"''

 

''"This species of blowhog uses internally generated hydrogen to inflate a flotation bladder and hover above the ground. The creature's electrified pulse creates a sash of color that flows along the surface of its body, making it a particularly beautiful blowhog species. Precisely how it is able to internally stabilize its highly explosive hydrogen and simultaneously generate electricity remains a mystery. The puffy blowhog blows leaves and grass around to eat the insects underneath. It maintains midair buoyancy by using its fins and releasing air through blowholes. This enables it to float effortlessly, even in the breeze. In times of danger, the puffy blowhog can decompress its flotation bladder for a rapid escape from predators."''

''"The living dirigible that is the Puffy Blowhog can knock over an entire Pikmin army with a single blast, requiring you to call all of your Pikmin together before you can proceed. It can also blow the flowers right off Pikmin. Toss troopers up to the Blowhog's belly and have them knock it out of the sky."''

 

 

 

When battling a Puffy Blowhog in either ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' or ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', there may be times when a Blowhog that is being pulled down by Pikmin will land on a border or ledge of some sort. The enemy will be unable to reach the programmed 'ground', and stay on the obstacle and repeat its struggling animation infinitely. In [[The Distant Spring]], the stone pathways around the [[UV Lamp]] may cause this glitch to occur, and it can also happen on the walls of sublevels in various [[cave]]s in ''Pikmin 2'', wherever Puffy Blowhogs are found.

 

The best way to kill the Puffy Blowhog is to let it get into attack position, then run under it. When it's blowing, throw your Pikmin onto it as fast as you can. Alternatively, you can throw 1 Purple Pikmin. Either way, it will fall, and you can swarm it with the rest of your Pikmin. You can also use the glitch mentioned above for an easy battle.

File:Puffyhogattack.jpg‎|Artwork from ''Pikmin'', showing the Puffy Blowhog being attacked by different-color Pikmin.

File:Beta_Pikmin.jpg|The Puffy Blowhog as it appears in a Beta Map.

PuffyBlowhog.png|A Puffy Blowhog, as seen in the [[Perplexing Pool]].

Puffy.png|A Puffy Blowhog being attacked by [[Winged Pikmin]] in ''Pikmin 3''.

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