Editing Puffstool

|image      = Puffstool.png

|icon        = Puffstool icon.png

|name        = Aspergilla podronis

|areas      = [[The Forest Navel]]

|attacks    = Possess Pikmin

The '''Puffstool''' ({{j|ボケナメコ|Boke Nameko|Stupid {{w|Pholiota nameko|Nameko}}}}) is an enemy in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' that appears to be a huge walking fungus, strongly resembling a red-capped bolete. It has twin antennae, a red-capped mushroom head and a tender yellow torso which is vulnerable to [[Group move|swarming]]. Only minimal details of the creature's biology of the game are supplied. The Puffstool is one of the enemies with which the [[Glitches in Pikmin#Crushing glitch|crushing glitch]] happens fairly regularly; the frequency increased in the [[New Play Control! Pikmin|Wii version of the game]].

The Puffstool will try to run when attacked, but its legs are clearly not made for sprinting and it trips easily, landing on its head with feet in the air. Since the cap is invulnerable to attack, [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] must be [[throw]]n onto its undersection once it's on the ground. After a few seconds, the Puffstool will right itself up and blow out a purplish cloud of spores which cause a strange change in nearby Pikmin, which the Puffstool acts as a [[leader]] for. Affected Pikmin turn purple, grow small brown mushroom caps on their stalks, and become aggressive. These Pikmin are known as [[Mushroom Pikmin]].

|weight1 = 10

|carriers1 = 20

|seeds1 = 30

|hp1 = 2500

|regen1 = Unknown

===''Pikmin'' Guide Book===

{{transcript|Red Sporovids seem to have developed higher functions than other fungi, as evidenced by the protruding reproductive organs on their caps. These organs act much like a flower would on a normal plant. This species appears to be able to separate for a short time from the fungal colony to which it belongs. This occurs when the mushroom cap has reached a certain size and the spore sac is full. It will then sever its connection to the colony to walk around a limited area to spread the spores. This walking form can no longer absorb nutrients from the colony, but if the released spores contact another living creature, spore-encased fungal filaments will begin an explosive cycle of reproduction within the host, taking over its central nervous system. The host will be controlled by the Red Sporovid within its area of activity. Edible, considered a delicacy. Referred to as "punchstool" in some locales.}}

To quickly dispatch the Puffstool, the player should bring about 80 [[Red Pikmin]] into its arena. First [[Group move|swarm]] its legs with about 30 Pikmin. Don't throw the Pikmin, as they'll just bounce off of its cap and return to the group. It will try to run away, but flip over, legs flailing. In this state it can be killed by throwing all remaining Pikmin on top. It will die, and appear to deflate, leaving its cap, which can be carried by 10 Pikmin to their Onion.

 

To minimize the risk of losing Pikmin, it is recommended to attack only with the [[leader]]. Furthermore, the Puffstool has no attacks that could harm Olimar. Note, however, that this may consume a fair amount of time, and as the sporing habits of the Puffstool are fully predictable, having Pikmin turned into Mushroom Pikmin is usually not a problem for competent players. Should you run the risk of being attacked, however, just run away until the spore cloud dissipates.

It is also possible to drop some bomb-rocks on its feet, but because it is always running this can be hard, unless the creature is cornered. A successful explosion should sap away a quarter of its health.

A single Puffstool can be found in [[The Forest Navel]], where it holds the [[Omega Stabilizer]]. Once defeated, its cap can be returned to an [[Onion]] where it will produce 30 Pikmin seeds. Two Puffstools can also be found in [[The Distant Spring]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|Challenge Mode]]. According to the early screenshot to the right, a Puffstool would have appeared in [[The Forest of Hope]] on the plateau overlooking the small body of water where the trio of [[Burrowing Snagret]]s are in the final game.

|technical = Red Sporovid

The name "Puffstool" is a combination of "puff", referring to how it blows out spores, and "toadstool" (mushroom), referring to its appearance. Its Japanese name is {{j|ボケナメコ|Boke Nameko}}, which translates to "Stupid Nameko". A {{w|Pholiota nameko|nameko}} is a type of mushroom, and the adjective stupid is because of its appearance and behavior, mostly over how it trips when running away. Its scientific name is ''Aspergilla podronis''. While the meaning of the word ''podronis'' is unknown, ''Aspergilla'' is similar to ''aspergillum'', a Latin word for a tool used to spray holy water. The Puffstool doesn't spray holy water, but instead, spores. Internally, the enemy is known as <code>kinoko</code>, which is the Japanese word {{j|きのこ|kinoko|mushroom|f=tp}}.

|JapM = Stupid Nameko

|Fra = Champispore

|FraA = Champispore

|FraAM = Puffstool

|SpaA = Seta de Esporas

|SpaAM = Spore Mushroom

ZombiepikminLARGE.jpg|A [[Mushroom Pikmin]].

Puffstool(PikminNPC).jpg|Artwork for ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]''.

*If the player kills the Puffstool as it begins to get up, it will still do so and release its spores with its [[health]] indicating it is dead; a similar effect occurs when a [[Wollywog]] is defeated when jumping.

*There is an enemy in ''[[zelda:The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'' called the [[zelda:Puffstool|Puffstool]], which has a similar look and size; however, they have different Japanese names so the reference is likely unintentional.

*The Puffstool's ability to control Olimar's Pikmin with its spores is possibly based on a real fungus called {{w|cordyceps}}, whose spores take over an insect's nervous system and force it to help the mushroom.

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