Editing Waddlepus

{{infobox enemy
|pikmin3     = y
|pikmin4     = y
|image       = Pikmin Garden Waddlepus render.png
|size        = 270px
|icon        = Waddlepus P4 icon.png
|custom_icon = y
|name        = Opisteuthidae iaciobulla
|family      = Flobbler
|areas       = [[Garden of Hope]], [[Serene Shores]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]])
|underground = [[Ultimate Testing Range]]
|missionct   = [[Shaded Garden Remix]], [[Forgotten Cove]], [[Clockwork Chasm]]
|missionbe   = [[Fortress of Festivity]], [[Beastly Caverns]], [[Forgotten Cove]]
|sidestories = [[Land, Sea, and Sky]], [[First Part Found]]
|dandori_c = [[Ice-Cross Course]], [[Hefty Haulway]]
|bingo       = [[Parched Brook]]
|attacks     = Blow bubbles, puff up
}}

{{dablink|Not to be confused with [[Octoplus]].}}

The '''Waddlepus''' ({{j|アワダコ|Awa Dako|Bubble Octopus}}) is an [[enemy]] encountered in {{p3}} and {{p4}}. Waddlepuses are small, purple {{w|octopus}}-like creatures with several yellow pores covering their back. They have green eyes and small O-shaped mouths with a single yellow pore inside. They are amphibious enemies, as they can be encountered fully underwater as well as on land.

Waddlepuses are generally calm enemies. They are always found sleeping and wake up only when [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] or a [[leader]] is nearby. Once disturbed, the Waddlepus will inflate itself and slowly waddle towards the leader and their Pikmin. If Pikmin are latched onto the Waddlepus when it inflates, they will be [[throw]]n off. Once inflated, the Waddlepus can then shoot out a stream of bubbles from either its mouth or from the pores on its back. These bubbles do not harm Pikmin, or leaders, but rather trap them inside. The bubbles will eventually pop, but the player can prematurely pop them by throwing a Pikmin at them.

==Stats==
{{enemy stats
|weight3 = 7 |weight4 = 7
|carriers3 = 15 |carriers4 = 14
|seeds3 = 8 |seeds4 = 6
|value3 = 30 |value4 = 5
|hp3 = 900 |hp4 = 900
|regen3 = Unknown |regen4 = Unknown
}}

{{notes|p3dpalph=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlie=y|p3dplouieus=y|p3dplouieeu=y|p3dpolimar=y}}

=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{transcript|This accomplished napper can snore away a whole day, but just watching the peaceful look on its snoozing face conveys a feeling of contentment. Also, if you get up close enough, it can blow bubbles that will envelop you. Have a fun float. It's like dreaming!|block=y}}

=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|Its eyes and stubby feet make it look like an octopus, hence the name. But it's closer in anatomy to a starfish.

It sleeps during the day but will stay alert for approaching predators, which it drives off by puffing itself up and releasing bubbles. Closer research suggests that the true purpose for the bubbles is to protect its eggs during spawning season.|block=y}}

=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|Perfect for make-ahead meals! Marinate the boiled meat in balsamic vinegar, and chill for a few hours. The longer you let it sit, the richer the flavor!|block=y}}

===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
{{transcript|The Waddlepus is a relatively large amphibious creature. This enemy uses bubbles to temporarily incapacitate nearby attackers. When you encounter this creature on dry land, flank the Waddlepus and have your squad charge the enemy from the rear. If any of your Pikmin become trapped in a bubble, attack the bubble to instantly free the Pikmin.

The same tactics apply when you encounter this enemy in the water&mdash;just make sure your squad only contains Blue Pikmin.|block=y}}

===Pikmin Garden===
'''Text'''
{{transcript|
口や体から泡を吹き出す、タコのようなヒトデの仲間。丸い体に5本の放射状の腕を持ち、星形になっている。主に水辺に棲んでいるが、陸上でも活動することができる。

特徴 その1 泡を放出する
:縄張りに近づくものに対して体をふくらまし、泡を大量に放出して威嚇するが、本来の目的は卵を保護して放流することである。
:(Image text: 小さな生き物は閉じ込められてしまう)

特徴 その2 伸縮性のある体
:伸縮性の高い背中には、泡を放出する器官が12個ある。
:(Image text: 膨らむと体高がおよそ2倍ほどになる)
|block=y}}

'''Translation'''
{{transcript|
An octopus-like relative of the starfish that blows bubbles from its mouth and body. It is star-shaped with a round body and five radial arms. It lives mainly near water, but can also be active on land.

Feature #1: Releasing bubbles
:It inflates its body and releases a large amount of bubbles to threaten anyone approaching its territory, but the original purpose is to protect and release its eggs.
:(Image text: "Smaller creatures become trapped")

Feature #2: Elastic body

The highly elastic back has 12 organs for releasing bubbles.
:(Image text: "When inflated, its body height is approximately doubled")
|block=y}}

==Behavior==
The Waddlepus is a generally passive creature; unless a leader or Pikmin gets close to it, it will sleep in one position. When it is awake, the Waddlepus has two attacks at its disposal, both of which are harmless and involve bubbles; it will either blow bubbles out of its mouth to ensnare Pikmin directly in front of it, or release bubbles from the many pores on its body to get attacking Pikmin off of it. The Waddlepus is of moderate size and moves very slowly, making it an easy target in battle.

==Strategy==
{{guide}}
A large group of Pikmin can easily take care of this creature. Note that, if the Waddlepus is not killed quickly enough, it will blow bubbles either from its mouth or the various yellow holes on its body. If a large group of Pikmin is not an option, use a few Pikmin to wake it up, and throw the rest on it when it begins to blow bubbles. Rock Pikmin work especially well in small groups: keep throwing them on the creature, and they should deal a good amount of damage. With 10 Rock Pikmin, it should take no more than two cycles to kill it. Just make sure to call all the Pikmin back before it starts blowing bubbles, and remember to pop them should a Pikmin or leader get trapped in them.

==Technical information==
{{p3 enemy technical
|name      = awadako
|hp        = 900
|brout     = 1
|brin      = 0
|white     = 0
|rock      = 20
|direct    = 0
|damage    = 0
|territory = 300
|value     = 30
}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia4 = 96
}}

==Naming==
{{see more|Flobbler family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common     = "Waddlepus" is a portmanteau of "waddle", which means "moving while swaying left and right" and "{{w|octopus}}".
|jpcommon   = {{j|アワダコ|Awa Dako|Bubble Octopus}}.
|jpname     = {{j|フクラダコ|Fukura Dako|Puffy Octopus}}.
|scientific = ''Opisteuthidae iaciobulla''. ''Opisteuthidae'' is a shortening of {{w|Opisthoteuthidae}}, a real-world family the umbrella octopus belongs to, which the Waddlepus resembles. ''Iaciobulla'' comes from ''iacio'' and ''bulla'', Latin for "throw" and "bubble" respectively, referencing its attack method.
|internal   = Its internal name, <code>awadako</code>, matches the Japanese name.
}}

===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap  = アワダコ
|JapR = Awa Dako
|JapM = Bubble Octopus
|ChiTrad  = 泡泡章魚
|ChiTradR = Pàopao Zhāngyú
|ChiTradM = Bubble Octopus
|ChiSimp  = 泡泡章鱼
|ChiSimpR = Pàopao Zhāngyú
|ChiSimpM = Bubble Octopus
|Dut  = Bubbelkwab
|DutM = Bubble lobe
|Fra  = Poulpibulle
|FraM = Bubble Octopus
|FraN = Portmanteau of ''poulpe'' (octopus) and ''bulle'' (bubble)
|Ger  = Plustermedusa
|GerM = Puffed-up Medusa
|Kor  = 거품문어
|KorR = Geopummun-Eo
|KorM = Bubble Octopus
|KorN = From {{tt|거품|geopum}} (bubble) and {{tt|문어|mun-eo}} (octopus)
|Spa  = Burbujero
|SpaM = Bubbler
|SpaN = From ''burbuja'' (bubble)
|Ita  = Bolpo sputatore
|ItaM = Spitter Bubblepus
|ItaN = Portmanteau of ''bolla'' (bubble) and ''polpo'' (octopus). ''Sputatore'' means "spitter"
|Por  = Bolhula
|PorM = Bubblesquid
|PorN = from ''bolha'' (bubble) and ''lula'' (squid)
|notes = y
}}

==Gallery==
===''Pikmin 3''===
<gallery>
Waddlepus.png|Artwork of the Waddlepus from ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
Waddlepus P3 idle.jpg|An idle Waddlepus.
WaddlepusBubbleblast.jpg|A Waddlepus blowing out of the yellow holes on its body.
CloseupWaddlepus.jpg|A close up of a Waddlepus through the [[KopPad]].
UnderWaddlepus.jpg|A Waddlepus located underwater.
Waddlepus.jpg|Another idle Waddlepus.
Waddlepus2.jpg|Another awake Waddlepus.
P3 Waddlepus corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Waddlepus.
</gallery>

===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
Waddlepus P4 icon.png|The Waddlepus' [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''.
P4 Dead Waddlepuses.jpg|Two defeated Waddlepuses in the Piklopedia.
Waddlepus P4 Attacks UTR.jpg|A Waddlepus in [[Ultimate Testing Range]] spitting bubbles.
Waddlepus P4 Ice Cross Course.jpg|A Waddlepus in [[Ice-Cross Course]] being attacked by [[Blue Pikmin]].
Waddlepus P4 Attacks ICC.jpg|A Waddlepus' secondary attack being used against Blue Pikmin.
Waddlepus P4 Serene Shores OST.jpg|A Waddlepus sleeping underwater in [[Serene Shores]]; [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
Waddlepus P4 Attacks Underwater.jpg|A Waddlepus attacking underwater.
P4 Comic Waddlepus.png|A Waddlepus as seen in the "In the Mind's Eye?" [[Pikmin comic|comic]].
</gallery>

==Trivia==
{{Game help|p3|How is it weaker and by how much?}}
*An interesting thing to note is that the bubbles will not pop if swarmed with Winged Pikmin; instead, it will keep rising further and further up. Regardless of how high up the bubble goes, the Pikmin will not die.
*It should be noted that the Waddlepus in [[Beastly Caverns]] is weaker than the ones found in other areas.
*In [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|''Pikmin 4'' Piklopedia]], the thumbnail for the Waddlepus misspells its scientific name. It incorrectly states the genus as ''Opisteuthid'''ea''''', rather than ''Opisteuthid'''ae'''''.

==See also==
*[[Puckering Blinnow]]
*[[Sputtlefish]]
*[[Toady Bloyster]]

{{Harmless enemies}}
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{{P4enemies}}
[[Category:Underwater enemies]]
[[Category:Garden of Hope]]
[[Category:Ultimate Testing Range]]
[[Category:Mission Mode]]
[[Category:Side Stories]]
[[Category:Bingo Battle]]
[[Category:Dandori Challenge]]
[[Category:Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]