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The '''Smoky Progg''' is a hidden boss found only in the [[Pikmin (game)|first ''Pikmin'' game]], and is considered one of the toughest. The only way to encounter it is to visit [[The Distant Spring]] on or before day 15. It resides in the large watery area located to the | The '''Smoky Progg''' is a hidden boss found only in the [[Pikmin (game)|first ''Pikmin'' game]], and is considered one of the toughest. The only way to encounter it is to visit [[The Distant Spring]] on or before day 15. It resides in the large watery area located to the south of the landing site, in the center of a small group of islands. The Progg is in an egg and if it is touched in any way, even with [[Olimar]], it will break out within four to eight seconds. When the egg breaks open, the Progg will go directly to the landing site, ignoring Olimar and possibly walking through the Pikmin squad if not careful. [[Group move|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 | 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]], which is usually behind the Progg. 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 a very high defense, so it takes a while to kill. When killed, however, it drops a golden 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 and upgrades them to flower state, while the Progg uproots them and proceeds, then, to kill them. It is notable that, despite Olimar being scientific-minded, his hypothesis and reasoning for it contrasts with what a human scientist would say: rather than being at opposite ends of the same spectrum indicating a similarity or relation, it would indicate quite the opposite. | 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 and upgrades them to flower state, while the Progg uproots them and proceeds, then, to kill them. It is notable that, despite Olimar being scientific-minded, his hypothesis and reasoning for it contrasts with what a human scientist would say: rather than being at opposite ends of the same spectrum indicating a similarity or relation, it would indicate quite the opposite. | ||