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[[Image:16decoratedcannonbeetle.png|thumb|right|A Decorated Cannon Beetle.]]
{{Infobox enemy
|image=16decoratedcannonbeetle.png‎
|size=250px
|name=Granitus decorum
|family=Lithopod
|areas=[[Valley of Repose]], [[Wistful Wild]]
|underground=[[Frontier Cavern]], [[Hole of Heroes]]
|attacks=Launches magnetic boulders
|weight=7
|weight1=
|weight2=
|max_pikmin=15
|max_pikmin1=
|max_pikmin2=
|seeds=8 seeds
|value=4}}


'''Decorated Cannon Beetle'''
'''Decorated Cannon Beetles''' have an appearance identical to [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]e, except they are red instead of green. They, too, spit out stones, but their rocks home in on your currently active captain due to the powerful magnetic field which envelopes the boulders, and unfortunately, you are the metal it homes in on. This species is never found buried in the ground like Armored Cannon Beetles. Strangely, even when they are found in caves which are made of metal which is rusty, indicating it contains iron, the spacesuits are the only thing it homes in on.
 
'''''Granitus decorum'''''
 
'''Decorated Cannon Beetles''' have an appearance identical to [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae]], except they are red instead of green. They, too, spit out stones; but their rocks home in on your currently active captain due to the fact that magnetic substance is inside the rock, and unfortunately, you are the metal it homes in on. This species is never found partially buried in the ground. Strangely, even when they are found in caves which are made of metal which is rusty, indicating it contains iron, the spacesuits are the only thing it homes in on.


The best way to defeat it is to go alone and wait for it to spit out a rock. Since the rocks follow you, you can manipulate them. However, it is nigh impossible to get a rock out of a lower water-filled area. The rocks can follow you into the same Beetle that spit them out and damage themselves. This is the most simple and easy way to kill them. These rocks can also be used to defeat other enemies with the same method, but know that one rock can be crushed by another rock, so keep in mind when you are guiding a rock. The longer a rock rolls, the more damage it'll do to the enemy it hits. As a note, the rocks it shoots out cannot be [[Ultra-bitter spray|petrified]].
The best way to defeat it is to go alone and wait for it to spit out a rock. Since the rocks follow you, you can manipulate them. However, it is nigh impossible to get a rock out of a lower water-filled area. The rocks can follow you into the same Beetle that spit them out and damage themselves. This is the most simple and easy way to kill them. These rocks can also be used to defeat other enemies with the same method, but know that one rock can be crushed by another rock, so keep in mind when you are guiding a rock. The longer a rock rolls, the more damage it'll do to the enemy it hits. As a note, the rocks it shoots out cannot be [[Ultra-bitter spray|petrified]].
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==Notes==
==Notes==
[[Image:Decoratedcannonbeetle.jpg|thumb|left|Another Decorated Cannon Beetle.]]
[[Image:Decoratedcannonbeetle.jpg|thumb|left|Another Decorated Cannon Beetle.]]
=== Olimar's Notes ===
{{notes|enemy}}
This creature is a larval form of a cannon beetle variant known for a diet
consisting entirely of eating rocks. The Decorated Cannon Beetle favors stones
with high iron content, which contributes to its red torso. The stones creatures
launch are wrapped in a powerful magnetic field which causes the stones to
stray from their launch trajectory when other objects with high metal content,
such as space suits, are nearby. Extreme caution is recommended for explorers
wearing steel-plated armor in close proximity to this fearsome creature.
 
=== Louie's Notes ===
Slice the meat into tender cutlets and vigorously apply a lime and
pepper rub. Panfry until lightly crusted. Accompany with watercress and drizzle
with freshly prepared tamarind sauce.


==How to Kill==
==How to Kill==
====Pikmin====
====Pikmin====
It is advised that you don't use Pikmin for this, but if there's not enough room to kill it with its own attack, use the [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]] strategy.
It is advised that you don't use Pikmin for this, but if there's not enough room to kill it with its own attack, use the [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]] strategy.
====Captains====
====Captains====
Wait for it to shoot out a rock, then slowly walk back around toward the beetle, making sure to avoid sharp turns. The impact should lower its health about half-way, depending on how far you let the rock follow you. Repeat if necessary. If there's not enough room to do this, use the [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]] strategy. This strategy also works for killing anything around the beetle, usually killing dwarf Bulborbs, Sheargrubs and other small creatures in a single blow.
Wait for it to shoot out a rock, then slowly walk back around toward the beetle, making sure to avoid sharp turns. The impact should lower its health about half-way, depending on how far you let the rock follow you. Repeat if necessary. If there's not enough room to do this, use the [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]] strategy. This strategy also works for killing anything around the beetle, usually killing dwarf Bulborbs, Sheargrubs and other small creatures in a single blow.


[[Category:Lithopods]]
{{Enemies}}
{{Enemies}}

Revision as of 12:34, February 11, 2008

Decorated Cannon Beetle
File:16decoratedcannonbeetle.png
Appears in N/A
Scientific name Granitus decorum
Family Lithopod
Areas Valley of Repose, Wistful Wild
Attacks Launches magnetic boulders

Decorated Cannon Beetles have an appearance identical to Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae, except they are red instead of green. They, too, spit out stones, but their rocks home in on your currently active captain due to the powerful magnetic field which envelopes the boulders, and unfortunately, you are the metal it homes in on. This species is never found buried in the ground like Armored Cannon Beetles. Strangely, even when they are found in caves which are made of metal which is rusty, indicating it contains iron, the spacesuits are the only thing it homes in on.

The best way to defeat it is to go alone and wait for it to spit out a rock. Since the rocks follow you, you can manipulate them. However, it is nigh impossible to get a rock out of a lower water-filled area. The rocks can follow you into the same Beetle that spit them out and damage themselves. This is the most simple and easy way to kill them. These rocks can also be used to defeat other enemies with the same method, but know that one rock can be crushed by another rock, so keep in mind when you are guiding a rock. The longer a rock rolls, the more damage it'll do to the enemy it hits. As a note, the rocks it shoots out cannot be petrified.

Notes

Artwork of a Decorated Cannon Beetle.
Another Decorated Cannon Beetle.

{{notes:enemy/{{{2}}}|block=y}}

How to Kill

Pikmin

It is advised that you don't use Pikmin for this, but if there's not enough room to kill it with its own attack, use the Armored Cannon Beetle Larva strategy.

Captains

Wait for it to shoot out a rock, then slowly walk back around toward the beetle, making sure to avoid sharp turns. The impact should lower its health about half-way, depending on how far you let the rock follow you. Repeat if necessary. If there's not enough room to do this, use the Armored Cannon Beetle Larva strategy. This strategy also works for killing anything around the beetle, usually killing dwarf Bulborbs, Sheargrubs and other small creatures in a single blow.