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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
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|pikmin2     = y
|image     = Witheringblowhog.jpg
|image       = 18witheringblowhog.png
|size       = 270px
|size       = 270px
|name       = Sus decrepitia
|icon        = Piklopedia Withering Blowhog.png
|family     = Blowhog
|name       = Sus decrepitia
|areas     = [[Valley of Repose]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Wistful Wild]]
|family     = Blowhog
|underground= [[Bulblax Kingdom]], [[Shower Room]], [[Submerged Castle]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]
|areas       = [[Valley of Repose]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Wistful Wild]]
|height     = 74mm
|underground = [[Bulblax Kingdom]], [[Shower Room]], [[Submerged Castle]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]
|attacks   = Blows away Pikmin and withers flowers
|challenge  = [[Trampled Garden]], [[Hazard Training]], [[Cave of Snarls]]
|vitality   = 1800}}
|height     = 74
|attacks     = Blows air and withers flowers
|vitality   = 1800
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The '''Withering Blowhog''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(アオケダラ) </span>is an enemy found in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. It is a smaller variation of the [[Puffy Blowhog]], and it has orangish-red skin with yellow spots that seem to form a flame design and a white underside. It also seems to have two whisker-like appendages under its' snout that are white in color. When [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] are nearby, the Withering Blowhog will unleash a gust of air which, although it is significantly less powerful than the Puffy Blowhog's breath, will cause the Pikmin's flowers to instantly wilt. Withering Blowhogs can also reach Pikmin behind gates or thin walls, which makes destroying a gate guarded by one an incredibly frustrating task without ultra-bitter spray. To attack it, the Pikmin must be thrown onto its body, or at least one [[Purple Pikmin]]. The weight will ground the Blowhog for a few seconds, utterly helpless; it has less vitality than its larger cousin, but several attacks may still be needed depending on how many Pikmin are on hand. When defeated, both airborne Blowhog species can decompress their float bladder for a quick escape, and will drop several randomly colored [[pellet]]s if above ground.
The '''Withering Blowhog''' is an enemy in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. It is a smaller variation of the [[Puffy Blowhog]], and it has orangish-red skin with yellow spots that seem to form a flame design and a white underside. When [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] are nearby, the Withering Blowhog will unleash a gust of air which, although it is significantly less powerful than the Puffy Blowhog's breath, will cause the Pikmin's flowers to instantly wilt. Withering Blowhogs can also reach Pikmin behind gates or thin walls, which makes destroying a gate guarded by one an incredibly frustrating task. To attack it, the Pikmin must be thrown onto its body, or at least one [[Purple Pikmin]]. The weight will ground the Blowhog for a few seconds, utterly helpless; it has less vitality than its larger cousin, but several attacks may still be needed depending on how many Pikmin are on hand. When defeated, both airborne [[Blowhog]] species can decompress their float bladder for a quick escape, and will drop several randomly colored [[pellet]]s if above ground.


Although one might think that the flying Blowhog is far out of reach of the captains down below, the [[Rocket Fist]] is actually capable of hitting the creature while in the air with its third punch, but each hit does so little damage that trying to kill it in this manner would be extremely time consuming.
Although one might think that the flying Blowhog is far out of reach of the captains down below, the [[Rocket Fist]] is actually capable of hitting the creature while in the air with its third punch, but each hit does so little damage that trying to kill it in this manner would be extremely time consuming.


Interestingly, when the game is paused or a cutscene is active, the light bands of color that flash across the Blowhogs' skin will still move, even if the Blowhog itself is motionless.
Interestingly, when the game is paused or a cutscene is active, the light bands of color that flash across the Blowhogs' skin will still move, even if the Blowhog itself is motionless.
==Notes==
===Olimar's Notes===
''"The withering blowhog is a close relative of the puffy blowhog, but its breath is significantly weaker. However, its breath does contain a petal-withering plant hormone that causes flowers to instantly lose their petals. Although its breath has not been studied in detail, analysis of the chemical compounds involved hold great promise for the biotechnology sector."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Hang this creature on a rack and sun-dry on a hot afternoon. When suitably crisp, grind the sun-dried beast into powder. Makes a great substitute for cayenne or curry powder!"''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"The Withering Blowhog can exhale with so much force that it blows the bloom off a Pikmin and turns it into a leaf-bearing sprout. After you battle one of the beasts, chances are your troops will be in need of nectar."''


==2-Player Mode==
==2-Player Battle==
In multiplayer, when the player uses the roulette, the Withering Blowhog is one of the selections of it. When chosen, these creatures appears in the spot of the other player's Onion with their Pikmin. They act the same as they are in single-player.
In [[2-Player Battle]], when the player uses the roulette, the Withering Blowhog is one of the selections of it. When chosen, these creatures appears in the spot of the other player's [[Onion]] with their Pikmin. They act the same as they are in single-player.


{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}
==Strategy==
===Pikmin===
Throw Pikmin (preferably [[Yellow Pikmin]]) at it, taking care to avoid its attack, as the loss of Flower Pikmin can be frustrating. If there are aggresive enemies near it, be sure to defeat them first, or causualties might occur. 
===Captains===
This creature can only be damaged by the third punch of the [[Rocket Fist]], however, the process will take a long time.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==


<gallery>
<gallery>
Withering Blowhog.png
File:Witheringblowhog.jpg|Concept art of a Withering Blowhog.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
{{harmless enemies}}
*Their scientific name, '''''Sus decrepitia''''', means 'Decrepit Pig'.
{{Enemies}}
 


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[[Category:Airborne enemies]]
[[Category:Airborne enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Cavern of Chaos]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Valley of Repose]]
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
[[Category:Perplexing Pool]]
[[Category:Wistful Wild]]
[[Category:Bulblax Kingdom]]
[[Category:Shower Room]]
[[Category:Submerged Castle]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:2-Player Battle]]
[[Category:Pikmin-Altering Enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 only Enemies]]
[[Category:Louie's notes]]
[[Category:Underground enemies]]

Revision as of 11:30, June 16, 2014

Withering Blowhog In-game icon.
File:18witheringblowhog.png
Appears in Pikmin 2
Scientific name Sus decrepitia
Family Blowhog
Areas Valley of Repose, Perplexing Pool, Wistful Wild
Caves Bulblax Kingdom, Shower Room, Submerged Castle, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages Trampled Garden, Hazard Training, Cave of Snarls
2-Player Battle stages None
Attacks Blows air and withers flowers

The Withering Blowhog is an enemy in Pikmin 2. It is a smaller variation of the Puffy Blowhog, and it has orangish-red skin with yellow spots that seem to form a flame design and a white underside. When Pikmin are nearby, the Withering Blowhog will unleash a gust of air which, although it is significantly less powerful than the Puffy Blowhog's breath, will cause the Pikmin's flowers to instantly wilt. Withering Blowhogs can also reach Pikmin behind gates or thin walls, which makes destroying a gate guarded by one an incredibly frustrating task. To attack it, the Pikmin must be thrown onto its body, or at least one Purple Pikmin. The weight will ground the Blowhog for a few seconds, utterly helpless; it has less vitality than its larger cousin, but several attacks may still be needed depending on how many Pikmin are on hand. When defeated, both airborne Blowhog species can decompress their float bladder for a quick escape, and will drop several randomly colored pellets if above ground.

Although one might think that the flying Blowhog is far out of reach of the captains down below, the Rocket Fist is actually capable of hitting the creature while in the air with its third punch, but each hit does so little damage that trying to kill it in this manner would be extremely time consuming.

Interestingly, when the game is paused or a cutscene is active, the light bands of color that flash across the Blowhogs' skin will still move, even if the Blowhog itself is motionless.

2-Player Battle

In 2-Player Battle, when the player uses the roulette, the Withering Blowhog is one of the selections of it. When chosen, these creatures appears in the spot of the other player's Onion with their Pikmin. They act the same as they are in single-player.

Notes

Olimar's notes

The withering blowhog is a close relative of the puffy blowhog, but its breath is significantly weaker. However, its breath does contain a petal-withering plant hormone that causes flowers to instantly lose their petals. Although its breath has not been studied in detail, analysis of the chemical compounds involved hold great promise for the biotechnology sector.

Louie's notes

Hang this creature on a rack and sun-dry on a hot afternoon. When suitably crisp, grind the sun-dried beast into powder. Makes a great

substitute for cayenne or curry powder!

Strategy

Pikmin

Throw Pikmin (preferably Yellow Pikmin) at it, taking care to avoid its attack, as the loss of Flower Pikmin can be frustrating. If there are aggresive enemies near it, be sure to defeat them first, or causualties might occur.

Captains

This creature can only be damaged by the third punch of the Rocket Fist, however, the process will take a long time.

Gallery