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The '''Pearly Clamclamp''' is an enemy in [[Pikmin 1 | The '''Pearly Clamclamp''' is an enemy in the [[Pikmin 1]] game. This large [[Wikipedia:bivalve|bivalve]] has a pinkish shell and a small pearl surrounded by a clear blue membrane. When Pikmin are thrown on it, which is a grueling task, they will attack the membrane to reveal the pearl, but meanwhile the Clamclamp will stretch its mouth wide open, creaking like a poorly-oiled hinge, and chomp. When it does this, you need to have excellent timing and call the Pikmin so they won't be eaten. This is obviously a very simple predatory tactic for the creature. You will have to sum up the remaining skill in you to destroy the membrane and get the 50 Pikmin prize without losing any Pikmin. If the Clamclamp is on land, two [[bomb rock]]s can also be used for a quick and easy kill. This creature is one of the two second leading creatures in Pikmin production, succeeded by the [[Smoky Progg]] (100 Pikmin) and tied with the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]]. | ||
Oddly, the Clamclamp has been known to take slight damage for a short time after the Pikmin have been called back, meaning that if the creature is already near death, the player can simply withdraw his or her Pikmin and the Clamclamp will die on its own. | Oddly, the Clamclamp has been known to take slight damage for a short time after the Pikmin have been called back, meaning that if the creature is already near death, the player can simply withdraw his or her Pikmin and the Clamclamp will die on its own. | ||
Beware, the Pearly Clamclamp can eat Pikmin after it's death so be sure to call your Pikmin back the second you kill it. | |||
==Ship Log== | ==Ship Log== | ||
''"One would expect this creature to be a mollusk of the sea, but the fact that it is also found in the forest is typical of this planet's oddities. The pearl that rests inside appears to be one of great value, but it is actually a trap."'' | ''"One would expect this creature to be a mollusk of the sea, but the fact that it is also found in the forest is typical of this planet's oddities. The pearl that rests inside appears to be one of great value, but it is actually a trap."'' | ||
{{notes|enemy}} | {{notes|enemy}} | ||
<u>Guide Book</u> | |||
This is information from the guide book | |||
''"To lure then trap creatures that are attracted to small shiny objects, the Ploister turns undigested foodstuffs into round beads with the same secretion that makes up its shell.'' ''The pearl-like substance has a layering that is thinner and weaker then a real Pearl, reducing it in value."'' | |||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
[[image:Pearly_Clamclamp.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The enemy as seen at The Impact Site.]] | [[image:Pearly_Clamclamp.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The enemy as seen at The Impact Site.]] | ||
===Main Game=== | ===Main Game=== | ||
They only appear in The Impact Site. | They only appear in The Impact Site. There are three and one is submerged in water and another has the [[Positron Generator]]. | ||
===Challenge Mode=== | ===Challenge Mode=== | ||
These are the locations of the Pearly Clamclamp in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 1)|Challenge Mode]]. | These are the locations of the Pearly Clamclamp in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 1)|Challenge Mode]]. These places are in specific hard to reach places and surrounded by enemies. | ||
*[[The Forest of Hope]]: one where the [[Radiation Canopy]] is in the main game, and another where the [[Burrowing Snagret]]s are in the main game. | *[[The Forest of Hope]]: one where the [[Radiation Canopy]] is in the main game, and another where the [[Burrowing Snagret]]s are in the main game. | ||
*[[The Forest Navel]]: where the [[Libra]] is found. | *[[The Forest Navel]]: where the [[Libra]] is found. | ||
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Note that it can still attack after its pearl has been taken out. | Note that it can still attack after its pearl has been taken out. | ||
===Captains=== | ===Captains=== | ||
There is only one way to kill a Pearly Clamclamp and '''only one location in the whole game. '''Go to the Distant Spring in Challenge Mode. Then, go to the area where Submerged Castle is in Pikmin 2. There is a Yellow Wollywog nearby. Lure it right next to the Clamclamp, and lay down right next to it. After a few attempts, you'll be in the Clamclamp! It will try to shut on you, like how a Pikmin would be on the Clamclamp. Attack the pearl with your captain's punch then lay down if the Clamclamp and/or the Yellow Wollywog | There is only one way to kill a Pearly Clamclamp and '''only one location in the whole game. '''Go to the Distant Spring in Challenge Mode. Then, go to the area where Submerged Castle is in Pikmin 2. There is a Yellow Wollywog nearby. Lure it right next to the Clamclamp, and lay down right next to it. After a few attempts, you'll be in the Clamclamp! It will try to shut on you, like how a Pikmin would be on the Clamclamp. Attack the pearl with your captain's punch then lay down if the Clamclamp and/or the Yellow Wollywog tries to attack. If you sucessfully do all these tactics, you will have defeated the membrane surrounding the pearl. Then get out of it, as the enemies will still try to attack. It was originally thought that this could only be done on the'' New Play Control!'' version of Pikmin, but it can be done on both games. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In ''New Play Control'' Pikmin's [[Enemy Reel]] and in the [[Olimar's Voyage Log]], The Pearly Clamclamp is named ''Clampshell''. It is unknown whether this is an inaccuracy or an intended change. | *In ''New Play Control'' Pikmin's [[Enemy Reel]] and in the [[Olimar's Voyage Log]], The Pearly Clamclamp is named ''Clampshell''. It is unknown whether this is an inaccuracy or an intended change. | ||
*When you take out its pearl, interestingly, it makes the sound the [[Honeywisp]] makes when hit and a spirit floats up yet the Pearly Clamclamp can still attack and eat your [[Pikmin]]. | |||