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The '''Yellow Wollyhop''' ({{j|イモガエル|Imo Gaeru|Potato Frog}}; known as the '''Yellow Wollywog''' in [[#Naming|depending on the game and region]]) is a frog-like [[Enemy|enemy]] found in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Yellow Wollyhops are large, round, yellow creatures with large eyes and beady pupils, and short front legs with larger hind legs. Their skin is tinted green towards the top of their heads, with green spots along the sides. They can usually be found in or around large, open-air bodies of [[water]], but also in moist, [[rain]]y areas.
The '''Yellow Wollyhop''' ({{j|イモガエル|Imo Gaeru|Potato Frog}}; known as the '''Yellow Wollywog''' [[#Naming|depending on the game and region]]) is a frog-like [[Enemy|enemy]] found in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Yellow Wollyhops are large, round, yellow creatures with large eyes and beady pupils, and short front legs with larger hind legs. Their skin is tinted green towards the top of their heads, with green spots along the sides. They can usually be found in or around large, open-air bodies of [[water]], but also in moist, [[rain]]y areas.


They are known to leap into the air, floating temporarily, and dropping, with the intent of landing on and [[crushing]] small [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] below, a behavior which is most readily explained as an attempt to drive predators away from developing eggs. According to [[Olimar]]'s notes, these are [[Wolpole]] eggs, revealing that the Yellow Wollyhop and the Wolpole are the same exact species.
They are known to leap into the air, floating temporarily, and dropping, with the intent of landing on and [[crushing]] small [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] below, a behavior which is most readily explained as an attempt to drive predators away from developing eggs. According to [[Olimar]]'s notes, these are [[Wolpole]] eggs, revealing that the Yellow Wollyhop and the Wolpole are the same exact species.
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===''Pikmin 3''===
===''Pikmin 3''===
Yellow Wollywogs are the only type of wollywogs to appear in this game. They have experienced one notable change: as they inflate their throats to float in midair, they can now float for a small but randomly chosen amount of time, making it less predictable and more urgent to avoid. They also have a 360° field of view, meaning they can detect Pikmin and leaders from behind, unlike in the past two games. However, they cannot crush the newly-introduced Rock Pikmin with their attacks.
Yellow Wollyhops are the only type of wollyhops to appear in this game. They have experienced one notable change: as they inflate their throats to float in midair, they can now float for a small but randomly chosen amount of time, making it less predictable and more urgent to avoid. They also have a 360° field of view, meaning they can detect Pikmin and leaders from behind, unlike in the past two games. However, they cannot crush the newly-introduced Rock Pikmin with their attacks.


===''Hey! Pikmin''===
===''Hey! Pikmin''===
In this game, Yellow Wollywogs passively wander a set area, ignoring Olimar and his Pikmin. They are only found in [[Downpour Thicket]]. Although they ignore him, if Olimar touches one, it will cause him damage, although Pikmin can walk through unscathed. If attacked, a Yellow Wollywog will become hostile, and attempt to flatten Olimar first, or any Pikmin if Olimar isn't in range.
In this game, Yellow Wollyhops passively wander a set area, ignoring Olimar and his Pikmin. They are only found in [[Downpour Thicket]]. Although they ignore him, if Olimar touches one, it will cause him damage, although Pikmin can walk through unscathed. If attacked, a Yellow Wollyhop will become hostile, and attempt to flatten Olimar first, or any Pikmin if Olimar isn't in range.


(Note the Yellow Wollyhop always looked before it jumps)
(Note the Yellow Wollyhop always looked before it jumps)
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===''Pikmin 3''===
===''Pikmin 3''===
Yellow Wollywogs are much easier to defeat in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', because of the inclusion of [[Rock Pikmin]], which are immune to being crushed. As such, they may be encountered as early as the second day. However, as some are found in water, Blue Pikmin must be used to defeat the water-dwelling Wollywogs. They are even more dangerous as they puff up to crush Pikmin in a larger area. One strategy is to lure them from the water to the shore, then use Rock Pikmin to attack it, whistling them back when you're low on throwable Pikmin.
Yellow Wollyhops are much easier to defeat in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', because of the inclusion of [[Rock Pikmin]], which are immune to being crushed. As such, they may be encountered as early as the second day. However, as some are found in water, Blue Pikmin must be used to defeat the water-dwelling Wollyhops. They are even more dangerous as they puff up to crush Pikmin in a larger area. One strategy is to lure them from the water to the shore, then use Rock Pikmin to attack it, whistling them back when you're low on throwable Pikmin.


It can be noted that the two Yellow Wollywogs in [[Fortress of Festivity]] on Battle enemies! mode in [[Mission Mode]] are significantly weaker than the average one, and it seems like the [[leader]] or Pikmin must get closer to them than normal to make them attack.
It can be noted that the two Yellow Wollyhops in [[Fortress of Festivity]] on Battle enemies! mode in [[Mission Mode]] are significantly weaker than the average one, and it seems like the [[leader]] or Pikmin must get closer to them than normal to make them attack.


===''Hey! Pikmin''===
===''Hey! Pikmin''===
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''==
==In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''==
The Yellow Wollywog appears as a collectible trophy and as a Smash Tour trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. When used in Smash Tour, it makes the player's character immune to traps on the board, for the current round. The trophy is called "Yellow Wollywog" in the North American version of the game.
The Yellow Wollyhop appears as a collectible trophy and as a Smash Tour trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. When used in Smash Tour, it makes the player's character immune to traps on the board, for the current round. The trophy is called "Yellow Wollywog" in the North American version of the game.


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{image|The creature's corpse in {{p2}}, and of it hopping and floating in {{hp}}.}}
{{image|The creature hopping and floating in {{hp}}.}}


===''Pikmin''===
===''Pikmin''===
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Reel27 Yellow Wollywog.png|The Yellow Wollyhop (then known as the Yellow Wollywog) in the [[enemy reel]].
Reel27 Yellow Wollywog.png|The Yellow Wollyhop (then known as the Yellow Wollywog) in the [[enemy reel]].
P1 Yellow Wollyhop Regional Difference.jpg|The Yellow Wollyhop in the enemy reel of the European version of [[New Play Control! Pikmin]].
P1 Yellow Wollyhop Regional Difference.jpg|The Yellow Wollyhop in the enemy reel of the European version of [[New Play Control! Pikmin]].
Dead Yellow Wollywog Pikmin.jpg|A dead Yellow Wollhwop in [[The Distant Spring]].
Dead Yellow Wollywog Pikmin.jpg|A dead Yellow Wollyhop in [[The Distant Spring]].
Pikmin carrying items P1 early.jpg|Pikmin carrying a Yellow Wollyhop in an [[Pikmin prerelease information|earlier version]] of the game.
Pikmin carrying items P1 early.jpg|Pikmin carrying a Yellow Wollyhop in an [[Pikmin prerelease information|earlier version]] of the game.
P1 Yellow Wollywog Sketch.png|Drawings of the Yellow Wollyhop from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide.
P1 Yellow Wollywog Sketch.png|Drawings of the Yellow Wollyhop from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide.
P1 Yellow Wollywog idle.jpg|A close-up of a Yellow Wollyhop.
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P2 Yellow Wollywog Screenshot.png|A Yellow Wollyhop in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
P2 Yellow Wollywog Screenshot.png|A Yellow Wollyhop in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
Idle Yellow Wollyhop.png|An idle Yellow Wollyhop in the waters of the [[Awakening Wood]].
Yellow Wollyhop jumping.png|A Yellow Wollyhop mid jump.
Pikmin attacking Yellow Wollyhop.png|Blue Pikmin attacking a Yellow Wollyhop.
Yellow Wollyhop corpse.png|The corpse of a Yellow Wollyhop.
Yellow Wollyhop P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Yellow Wollyhop in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Yellow Wollyhop P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Yellow Wollyhop in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
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