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''Scientific Name: Oculus kageyamii russus'' | ''Scientific Name: Oculus kageyamii russus'' | ||
The Red Bulborb is probably the most famous enemy in all Pikmin games, and appears in most areas in | The Red Bulborb is probably the most famous enemy in all Pikmin games, and appears in most areas in the games. Its original name was ''Spotty Bulborb'', but it had its name changed when [[Olimar]] found other subspecies with spotted patterns. | ||
Red Bulborbs, like most Bulborbs, are largely nocturnal creatures and prefer to spend the daytime sleeping. They have a slow reaction time and can be overwhelmed by a large enough force. Caution should always be observed, as these gluttonous predators can swallow as many as five Pikmin at once. Attacking from behind will usually yield the best results, though the safest method is often just to toss heavy [[Purple Pikmin|Purple Pikmin on to its back]]. | Red Bulborbs, like most Bulborbs, are largely nocturnal creatures and prefer to spend the daytime sleeping. They have a slow reaction time and can be overwhelmed by a large enough force. Caution should always be observed, as these gluttonous predators can swallow as many as five Pikmin at once. Attacking from behind will usually yield the best results, though the safest method is often just to toss heavy [[Purple Pikmin|Purple Pikmin on to its back]]. | ||
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''Scientific Name: Oculus kageyamii orangium'' | ''Scientific Name: Oculus kageyamii orangium'' | ||
The Orange Bulborb is | The Orange Bulborb is an enemy in ''[[Pikmin 2]] ''and [[Pikmin 3]]. Its appearance closely resembles that of other Bulborbs, but this particular variant sports an orange rump with black spots and a black face. Its yellow, bloodshot eyes are an indicator of this dangerous creature's vicious temperament. | ||
As with other Bulborbs, you will usually find this animal snoozing. It does not have any particular resistances or special attacks, and can't stuff any more Pikmin into its mouth than its relatives, but approach with caution: as you will see from experience, Orange Bulborbs are especially easy to wake from a nap, and can often be extremely difficult to defeat without losing any Pikmin, even when using traditional Bulborb-fighting tactics. | As with other Bulborbs, you will usually find this animal snoozing. It does not have any particular resistances or special attacks, and can't stuff any more Pikmin into its mouth than its relatives, but approach with caution: as you will see from experience, Orange Bulborbs are especially easy to wake from a nap, and can often be extremely difficult to defeat without losing any Pikmin, even when using traditional Bulborb-fighting tactics. | ||
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[[File:Spotty bulbear.png|left|220px]] | [[File:Spotty bulbear.png|left|220px]] | ||
Spotty Bulbears are creatures | Spotty Bulbears are creatures in all Pikmin games which resemble Bulborbs in appearance, but are not identical. They are a bit shorter, with rounded snouts, large chapped lips, and a wide mouth which allows them to gobble up many more Pikmin. From a distance, they are easily distinguishable by their tan faces and black bodies with red spots. You will often see a Spotty Bulbear being followed by a group of [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s. | ||
These beasts slept most of the time in ''Pikmin'', but still posed a realistic threat, as they were a good deal tougher than Spotty (Red) Bulborbs. In ''Pikmin 2'', they are wide-awake during daytime hours, making them all the more dangerous. Instead of passively waiting for food to wander by, Bulbears will traverse set patrol routes while hunting, which can sometimes lead them in the direction of your camp. You should never leave Pikmin unattended in Bulbear territory unless you're familiar with its patrol path. Attacking a Bulbear can be especially difficult if it is being followed by Dwarf Bulbears, as they will quickly devour any Pikmin that fall to the ground. Mature Bulbears are also one of two enemies in ''Pikmin 2'' that can revive itself shortly after being felled, so make haste in disposing of the body. | These beasts slept most of the time in ''Pikmin'', but still posed a realistic threat, as they were a good deal tougher than Spotty (Red) Bulborbs. In ''Pikmin 2'', they are wide-awake during daytime hours, making them all the more dangerous. Instead of passively waiting for food to wander by, Bulbears will traverse set patrol routes while hunting, which can sometimes lead them in the direction of your camp. You should never leave Pikmin unattended in Bulbear territory unless you're familiar with its patrol path. Attacking a Bulbear can be especially difficult if it is being followed by Dwarf Bulbears, as they will quickly devour any Pikmin that fall to the ground. Mature Bulbears are also one of two enemies in ''Pikmin 2'' that can revive itself shortly after being felled, so make haste in disposing of the body. | ||
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''Scientific Name: Ichthyosa felinis'' | ''Scientific Name: Ichthyosa felinis'' | ||
Water Dumples are enemies | Water Dumples are enemies in all of the Pikmin games. They are part of the Grub-dog family, despite having different appearances for aquatic habitation, and also have similar eating habits. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on the land as well. | ||
Water Dumples are defeated somewhat easily as long as you take caution and swarm them. Just like Bulborbs, [[Purple Pikmin]] will work well if you can find this creature on land. This creature can also be easily defeated by captains, as it has low health, and the [[Rocket Fist]] will do impressive damage on its last punch. | Water Dumples are defeated somewhat easily as long as you take caution and swarm them. Just like Bulborbs, [[Purple Pikmin]] will work well if you can find this creature on land. This creature can also be easily defeated by captains, as it has low health, and the [[Rocket Fist]] will do impressive damage on its last punch. | ||