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{{Infobox enemy | {{Infobox enemy | ||
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|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Glutton's Kitchen]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]] | |underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Glutton's Kitchen]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]] | ||
|challenge = [[The Forest of Hope]], [[The Final Trial]], [[Hot House]], [[Subterranean Lair]], [[Emperor's Realm]] | |challenge = [[The Forest of Hope]], [[The Final Trial]], [[Hot House]], [[Subterranean Lair]], [[Emperor's Realm]] | ||
|missionct = [[Beastly Cavern]] | |||
|missionbe = [[Twilight Hollow]], [[Formidable Oak Remix]], [[Fortress of Festivity]] | |||
|2p = [[Angle Maze]] | |2p = [[Angle Maze]] | ||
|weight = 3 | |weight = 3 | ||
|height = 27 | |height = 27 | ||
|max_pikmin = 6 | |max_pikmin = 6 | ||
| | |seeds1 = 5 | ||
4 | |seeds2 = 4 | ||
| | |seeds3 = 3 | ||
|value2 = 2 | |||
|value3 = 20 | |||
|attacks = Eats Pikmin | |attacks = Eats Pikmin | ||
|hp1 = 180 | |hp1 = 180 | ||
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'''Dwarf Bulbears''' ({{j|チビクマ|Chibi Kuma|Little Bear}}) are enemies in | '''Dwarf Bulbears''' ({{j|チビクマ|Chibi Kuma|Little Bear}}) are enemies found in all three [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Unlike the [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s, which are different animals entirely which mimic the appearance of their larger counterparts, the Dwarf Bulbear is a juvenile version of a larger [[grub-dog]], in this case the [[Spotty Bulbear]]. Strangely, the Dwarf Bulbear is the only dwarf member of the grub-dog family; all others are part of the [[breadbug family]]. | ||
Dwarf Bulbears | Dwarf Bulbears can flip themselves and dodge [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] attacks. If this creature (like the Dwarf Bulborbs) is [[Ultra-bitter spray|petrified]] in the [[Piklopedia]], when it breaks out of the stone it runs around eating any [[throw]]n [[pikpik carrot]]s at a much greater speed than normal. | ||
==Behavior== | |||
==Pikmin== | ===''Pikmin''=== | ||
In [[Pikmin (game)| | In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', Dwarf Bulbears are essentially stronger versions of [[Dwarf Red Bulborb|Dwarf Bulborbs]]. They will be "sniffing" at the air instead of the ground, and can notice prey earlier. They have almost 1.4 × as much [[health]] and are able to stand more than one Pikmin thrown directly on top of it. Dwarf Bulbears will shriek when aggravated to alert any Spotty Bulbears in the vicinity. To shake off Pikmin, they swing their bodies first, and then perform a backflip. This is exclusive to this species and this game. | ||
==Pikmin 2== | ===''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3''=== | ||
The Spotty Bulbear's behavior changes much in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', and so too does that of the Dwarf Bulbear. Spotty Bulbears roam the map in search of food rather than sleeping, and if they come near a pack of Dwarf Bulbears, the tiny creatures will ''yip'' and follow their parent. A group of Dwarf Bulbears can make defeating a large Bulbear especially difficult, as they will not only eat any Pikmin that fall to the ground, but may go directly for the [[captain]] and the rest of the Pikmin swarm. In order to cope with this threat, a well-timed [[Ultra-Bitter Spray]] can be used to petrify the entire group of Bulbears, including the parent. With a bit of luck, a barrage of [[Purple Pikmin]] can also stun all the creatures within a small radius, even if they are not hit directly, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Also, if any number of Dwarf Bulbears are sniffing the ground and a captain happens to throw a [[Pikmin family |Pikmin]] in their way, they will attack it. However, if they happen to see Pikmin and a [[Spotty Bulbear]] at the same time, they will eat the Pikmin thrown at them, and then run to follow the Bulbear. The Dwarf Bulbears seemingly tell the captain's location too because soon after, the Bulbear (regardless of whether it was actually looking at the captain at the time) will come over to attack him. | The Spotty Bulbear's behavior changes much in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', and so too does that of the Dwarf Bulbear. Spotty Bulbears roam the map in search of food rather than sleeping, and if they come near a pack of Dwarf Bulbears, the tiny creatures will ''yip'' and follow their parent. A group of Dwarf Bulbears can make defeating a large Bulbear especially difficult, as they will not only eat any Pikmin that fall to the ground, but may go directly for the [[captain]] and the rest of the Pikmin swarm. In order to cope with this threat, a well-timed [[Ultra-Bitter Spray]] can be used to petrify the entire group of Bulbears, including the parent. With a bit of luck, a barrage of [[Purple Pikmin]] can also stun all the creatures within a small radius, even if they are not hit directly, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Also, if any number of Dwarf Bulbears are sniffing the ground and a captain happens to throw a [[Pikmin family |Pikmin]] in their way, they will attack it. However, if they happen to see Pikmin and a [[Spotty Bulbear]] at the same time, they will eat the Pikmin thrown at them, and then run to follow the Bulbear. The Dwarf Bulbears seemingly tell the captain's location too because soon after, the Bulbear (regardless of whether it was actually looking at the captain at the time) will come over to attack him. | ||
Although Dwarf Bulbears are notably tougher in ''Pikmin 2'', a single Pikmin thrown onto their back kills them instantly, unlike in | Although Dwarf Bulbears are notably tougher in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3'', a single Pikmin thrown onto their back kills them instantly, unlike in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. | ||
There are also a number of stylistic differences between Dwarf Bulbears in the two games. In ''Pikmin 2'', rather than doing a back-flip to shake off offending Pikmin, Dwarf Bulbears will simply shake their head like Dwarf Bulborbs do, which has the same effect. Their spots also no longer shrink and expand, and their eyes are black rather than red. | There are also a number of stylistic differences between Dwarf Bulbears in the two games. In ''Pikmin 2'', rather than doing a back-flip to shake off offending Pikmin, Dwarf Bulbears will simply shake their head like Dwarf Bulborbs do, which has the same effect. Their spots also no longer shrink and expand, and their eyes are black rather than red. | ||
==Biology== | |||
Like the Spotty Bulbear, Dwarf Bulbears have a black backside with red spots and a mammalian appearance. The Dwarf Bulbear also has the mouth texture and snout structure of the Bulbear. However, in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3'', they have black eyes as opposed to purple or red; the eyes are in fact red in ''Pikmin''. | |||
The Dwarf Bulbear is also rather durable, which reflects the defensive strength of the Spotty Bulbear. Dwarf Bulbears, when not following a parent Bulbear, tend to gather in groups of two or three, though there are certain instances where they will form a massive, widespread group of more than ten total. | |||
Olimar notes that, though the Dwarf Bulbear is nearing maturation, "it has yet to claim its own patrol route." It therefore follows a Spotty Bulbear when its patrol path intersects with the area the Dwarf Bulbears gather. This proves to give both the adult and juvenile Bulbears an advantage, as the Spotty Bulbear can recieve protection from Pikmin attacks behind it which simultaneously allows it to feed without fear of being attacked, and the Dwarf Bulbears that follow it also receive protection which therefore allows it to feed without fear of attack. | |||
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==Glitch== | ==Glitch== | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
===Pikmin=== | ===Pikmin=== | ||
You can easily defeat this creature by [[Group move|swarming]] it with a large group of Pikmin. If only a few are available, [[throw]] Pikmin onto the Dwarf Bulbear's back and then call them back to avoid Pikmin deaths. This creature can cause the [[Glitches in Pikmin#Crushing glitch|crushing glitch]] when defeated, in ''Pikmin''. | |||
If they are following an adult, you can use a [[spray]] to make the whole battle easier. | |||
===Captains=== | ===Captains=== | ||
Attacking it from behind is the most | Attacking it from behind is the most effective strategy. It might take a while to defeat, but it is by no means a difficult task. | ||
==Technical information== | ==Technical information== | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
dwarfreel.png|A Dwarf Bulbear in the [[enemy reel]]. | |||
File:08dwarfbulbear.png|Three Dwarf Bulbears. | File:08dwarfbulbear.png|Three Dwarf Bulbears. | ||
File: | Dwarf Bulbear.png|Seven Dwarf Bulbears on the [[Piklopedia]]. | ||
Dwarf Bulbears.png|Dwarf Bulbears as seen in the ''Pikmin 3'' footage shown on the Nintendo Direct of the 12<sup>th</sup> of May, 2012. | |||
File:Dwarf bulbears dots.gif|An animation demonstrating the Dwarf Bulbears' pulsating dots, even with the [[Menu#Pause|pause menu]] opened. | |||
File:Dwarf Bulbearz.jpg|Concept artwork of a group of Dwarf Bulbears. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap=チビクマ | |Jap = チビクマ | ||
|JapR=Chibi Kuma | |JapR = Chibi Kuma | ||
|JapM=Little Bear | |JapM = Little Bear | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Enemies}} | {{Enemies}} | ||