Anode Dweevil

Anode Dweevil
Appears in	Pikmin 2
Scientific name	Mandarachnia volticula
Family	Dweevil
Areas	None
Caves	Shower Room, Submerged Castle, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
Challenge Mode levels	Cryptic Cavern, Dweevil Nest, Cave of Pain, Bully Den
2-Player Battle levels	None
Attacks	Discharges electricity

The Anode Dweevil (キショイグモ^?, lit.: "Yellow Carrier Spider") is an enemy in Pikmin 2. It is a yellow dweevil that will emit an electrical discharge when agitated by attacks. This electrical discharge will immediately electrocute and kill attacking Pikmin without a chance to save them, thus making it one of the most dangerous Dweevils. This suitably makes Yellow Pikmin the best choice in battle. Since Purple Pikmin can stun any small Dweevil, they will also work well; however, this is a very risky strategy. Anode Dweevils also pick up dead foes and treasures, which is common to all Dweevils.

Stats[edit]

Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
3	6	5^{[note 1]}	× 2	150	No

^ This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Members of the dweevil family are known for carrying objects of astounding size on their backs and mimicking them. The anode dweevil is one species in this family. They seem to have no particular preference for which objects they carry on their backs, as they will carry anything they can lift. They boast an internal organ that generates electrical charges, which the anode dweevil releases when it senses danger.”

Louie's notes

“Raw anode dweevil makes for an unforgettable sushi treat, but if it is not prepared by an expert hand with exacting precision, consumption could result in a jolting electrical explosion of apocalyptic proportion.”

Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]

"The most dangerous of the Dweevils attacks by surrounding itself with electricity. If any non-yellow Pikmin are hit by the creature's sparks, they'll be fried instantly. Unless you have no other options, use yellows exclusively to fight the evil Dweevils."

Behavior[edit]

Anode Dweevils scurry about randomly and take no note of the presence of any leader or Pikmin if left undisturbed. When provoked one will attempt to defend itself by releasing lethal electricity below it. Anode Dweevils are frail creatures and will die quickly if attacked by even a few Pikmin, or by the punches from a leader.

When a treasure or a corpse of another creature is nearby, an Anode Dweevil will lift it up onto its head and carry it, making it impossible for Pikmin to collect until it is broken free. When a Dweevil has an item in its possession, it will stay at rest, crouching down, appearing as if it is only the item, until it is approached by a leader or Pikmin, at which point it will stand up and run away.

Strategy[edit]

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It's safest to attack Anode Dweevils with Yellow Pikmin. If Yellows are not available, it's better to kill it with leaders, especially if you have the Anti-Electrifier. Purples also work, as they have a one-hundred percent chance of stunning any small Dweevil; however, due to electricity's instant lethality, this is a riskier strategy, and if you only have a few purples with you, it's best not to attempt it.

If you choose to use a leader to defeat one, run up to it and attack it until it starts glowing. If the Dream Material has already been acquired, keep attacking. If not, run away before it attacks, then run back when the electricity stops and continue the assault.

Technical information[edit]

Pikmin 2 technical information (?)
Internal name			`elecotakara`
Global properties (List)
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
s000	friction(not used)	Friction	0.5
s001	wallReflection	Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?)	0.5
s002	faceDirAdjust	Unknown	0.25
s003	accel	Acceleration	0.1
s004	bounceFactor	Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?)	0.3
fp00	ライフ	HP	150
fp01	マップとの当り	Unknown (related to slopes)	30
fp02	ダメージスケールXZ	Horizontal damage scale	0.1
fp03	ダメージスケールY	Vertical damage scale	0.1
fp04	ダメージフレーム	Damage scale duration	0.5
fp05	質量	Unknown (weight?)	0.01
fp06	速度	Move speed	80
fp08	回転速度率	Rotation acceleration	0.25
fp09	テリトリー	Territory radius	200
fp10	ホーム範囲	"Home" radius	75
fp11	プライベート距離	"Private" radius	70
fp12	視界距離	Sight radius	200
fp13	視界角度	FOV	180
fp14	探索距離	Unknown (exploration radius?)	300
fp15	探索角度	Unknown (exploration angle?)	90
fp16	振り払い率	Unknown (shake rate?)	1
fp17	振り払い力	Shake knockback	250
fp18	振り払いダメージ	Shake damage	1
fp19	振り払い範囲	Shake range	25
fp20	攻撃可能範囲	Unknown (shock attack max range?)	25
fp21	攻撃可能角度	Unknown (shock attack max angle?)	25
fp22	攻撃ヒット範囲	Unknown (attack hit range?)	60
fp23	攻撃ヒット角度	Unknown (attack hit angle?)	0
fp24	攻撃力	Attack damage	10
fp25	視界高	Unknown (height visibility?)	50
fp26	探索高	Unknown (exploration height?)	50
fp27	ライフの高さ	HP wheel height	75
fp28	回転最大速度	Rotation speed	4
fp29	警戒時間	Unknown (warning time?)	15
fp30	警戒ライフ	Unknown	50
fp31	ライフ回復率	Regeneration rate	0
fp32	LOD半径	Off-camera radius	50
fp33	マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定	Collision processing radius	25
fp34	ピクミンとのあたり	Pikmin damage radius	5
fp35	石化時間	Petrification duration	1
fp36	ヒップドロップダメージ	Purple Pikmin drop damage	50
fp37	地震気絶確立	Purple Pikmin stun chance	1 (100%)
fp38	地震気絶時間	Purple Pikmin stun time	5
ip01	振り払い打撃Ａ	Unknown	6
ip02	振り払い張付１	Unknown	5
ip03	振り払い打撃Ｂ	Unknown	12
ip04	振り払い張付２	Unknown	10
ip05	振り払い打撃Ｃ	Unknown	17
ip06	振り払い張付３	Unknown	20
ip07	振り払い打撃Ｄ	Unknown	22
Specific properties
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
fp01	オタカラライフ	Damage needed until treasure detach	80
fp10	ノーマルアタック	Unknown (normal attack?)	1
fp11	オタカラアタック	Unknown (treasure attack?)	1.25
fp21	オタカラキャッチ	Unknown (treasure catch?)	2.5

Other information[edit]

Size: Leg span: 54mm, as per the e-card
Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #38

Naming[edit]

See more: Dweevil family#Naming.

An "anode" is the negative terminal of a voltaic battery. Hence, the word refers to the dweevil's electric nature. In Japan, it is known as キショイグモ^?, which means "Yellow Carrier Spider", referring to the fact that it carries things on its back, and is the only yellow small dweevil. Its scientific name is Mandarachnia volticula; volticula refers to "volt", a measurement of electric potential. Internally, the anode dweevil is identified as elecotakara; elec is short for "electric", or "electricity", and otakara means treasure.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	キショイグモ^? Ki Shoi Gumo	Yellow Carrying Spider
French	Araknéak Electrique	Electric Dweevil
Italian	Elettropiliode	Electric Dweevil

Gallery[edit]

Artwork of the Anode Dweevil.
An Anode Dweevil as seen in the Piklopedia.
An Anode Dweevil shooting sparks to defend itself.
The creature's e-card, #41.

Trivia[edit]

On the title screen's "Spring" theme, one can see some Anode Dweevils scurry along the tree as the camera moves to the ground. These Dweevils, however, have yellow feelers, as opposed to the regular in-game Dweevils' red feelers.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Anode Dweevils are mentioned in the description for the Yellow Pikmin Trophy.