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The '''Smoky Progg''' is a hidden boss found only in the [[Pikmin (game)|first Pikmin game]], and is possibly one of the toughest. The only way to encounter it is to visit [[The Distant Spring]] before or on day 15. It resides in the large watery area located to the east of the landing site, in the center of a small group of islands. The Progg resides in an egg and if you touch the egg in any way, even with [[Olimar]], it will break out within 4-8 seconds. Swarming the unopened egg with a large number of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] can easily defeat the Progg, but does not produce any reward.

The Progg itself is a dark green and black creature with glowing white eyes, and constantly emits a cloud of gas that is poisonous to both the Pikmin and [[Olimar]]. It is also able to uproot Pikmin sprouts. The Smoky Progg will make its way towards the landing site upon emerging, so it is necessary to kill it to avoid interference with the day's plans. It has an incredibly high defense, so it takes a while to kill. When killed, however, it drops a small pearl which, if carried to an [[Onion]], will produce 100 Pikmin seeds.

Olimar's belief that the creature is a malformed larval [[Mamuta]] is most likely based upon the fact that both creatures affect Pikmin on a different end of the same spectrum; the Mamuta plants the Pikmin, while the Progg uproots them and proceeds, then, to kill them. It has also been said that after day 15 a [[Mamuta]] can be found in its place. This has been unconfirmed. As the Mamuta doesn't feed on Pikmin, on the other hand, it is doubtful that its larval form would.