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The '''Quaggled Mireclops''' ({{j|ヌマアラシ|Numa Arashi|Swamp Griefer}}) is a [[boss]] in {{p3}}, and is the fifth major boss encountered in [[Story Mode]]. It is first seen by [[Louie]], who tries to escape the Koppaites after they capture him. He is then swallowed by the monster along with the [[Wayward Moon|piece of fruit]] he found and both get spit out when the explorers defeat it.

The '''Quaggled Mireclops''' ({{j|ヌマアラシ|Numa Arashi|Swamp Griefer}}) is a [[boss]] in {{p3}}, and is the fifth major boss encountered in [[Story Mode]], at the [[Garden of Hope]]. It is first seen by [[Louie]], who tries to escape the Koppaites after they capture him. He is then swallowed by the monster along with the [[Wayward Moon|piece of fruit]] he found and both get spit out when the explorers defeat it.

The ~~monster~~ resembles a massive chunk of land, complete with plant life growing on it, that is supported by three enormous hooved legs, making it tripedal. It walks around much like creatures from the [[~~Arachnorb~~ family]]. When first found, the Mireclops's only vulnerable part – its plant-like bulb near its teapot-like mouth – is encased in a [[crystal]] (called a "Mireclops crystal"), which must be destroyed by [[Rock Pikmin]]. When the monster stomps on the muddy terrain that makes up its entire arena, it leaves a hole that is filled with water, presenting the threat of drowning to any non-Blue Pikmin.

The creature resembles a massive chunk of land, complete with plant life growing on it, that is supported by three enormous hooved legs, making it tripedal. It walks around much like creatures from the [[arachnorb family]]. When first found, the Mireclops's only vulnerable part – its plant-like bulb near its teapot-like mouth – is encased in a [[crystal]] (called a "Mireclops crystal"), which must be destroyed by [[Rock Pikmin]]. When the monster stomps on the muddy terrain that makes up its entire arena, it leaves a hole that is filled with water, presenting the threat of drowning to any non-Blue Pikmin.

This is the first ever enemy in the [[Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'' series]] whose remains become a permanent part of the environment after its death. If the player returns to its arena the following day after the ~~monster~~ has been killed, a garden of assorted [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]] will be found growing on its body. This will also become the only area in Story Mode where the player can encounter [[Red Spectralids]]. Some of the pellets may appear in [[Pellet#Other colors|abnormal colors]].

This is the first ever enemy in the [[Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'' series]] whose remains become a permanent part of the environment after its death. If the player returns to its arena the following day after the beast has been killed, a garden of assorted [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]] will be found growing on its body. This will also become the only area in Story Mode where the player can encounter [[Red Spectralids]]. Some of the pellets may appear in [[Pellet#Other colors|abnormal colors]].

==Stats==

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==Defeat Bosses!==

The Mireclops can be refought in [[Defeat Bosses!]], where the player is given ~~fifteen~~ minutes to defeat it. The arena's only exit is blocked by a "keep out" sign. The player starts off with ~~thirty~~ [[Blue Pikmin]] and ~~twenty~~ [[Rock Pikmin]], and can find additional Pikmin buried around the ~~monster~~: ~~ten~~ [[Red Pikmin]], ~~twenty~~ Blue Pikmin and ~~ten~~ Rock Pikmin. They also have control of Alph (~~the first~~ player's starting leader), Brittany (~~the second~~ player's starting leader), and Charlie. Their order in ''Pikmin 3'' is Alph, Brittany, Charlie, and in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' the [[action menu|order]] is Brittany, Charlie, Alph.

The Quaggled Mireclops can be refought in [[Defeat Bosses!]], where the player is given 15 minutes to defeat it. The arena's only exit is blocked by a "keep out" sign. The player starts off with 30 [[Blue Pikmin]] and 20 [[Rock Pikmin]], and can find additional Pikmin buried around the boss: 10 [[Red Pikmin]], 20 Blue Pikmin, and 10 Rock Pikmin. They also have control of Alph (player 1's starting leader), Brittany (player 2's starting leader), and Charlie. Their order in ''Pikmin 3'' is Alph, Brittany, Charlie, and in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' the [[action menu|order]] is Brittany, Charlie, Alph.

The following table lists what medal the player gets according to the time they take:<ref>The values in the Prima Guide are incorrect. These are the values used in the game's files, as per <code>content/CMCmn/system/mission_set/miset_misBoss5.szs/misBoss5.txt</code>: <pre># RuleData

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===Attacks===

The Mireclops has very few attacks, but has many different ways of executing them:

The Quaggled Mireclops has very few attacks, but has many different ways of executing them:

*As stated above, it will stomp around the arena, leaving holes in the ground filled with water. This poses a threat to non-Blue Pikmin, on top of being able to crush Pikmin.

*After being attacked, it will lash out its bizarre tongue, with which it can eat many Pikmin at a time. Be sure to avoid it. Leaders can also be swallowed, but the Mireclops will quickly spit them out.

*If any leaders or Pikmin are on the Mireclops as it stands up, ~~the Mireclops~~ will tilt over, knocking all of them off.

*If any leaders or Pikmin are on the Mireclops as it stands up, it will tilt over, knocking all of them off.

After destroying the crystal concealing its bulb, it will have a few new, more devastating attacks:

*The Mireclops may quickly run across the arena, leaving many pools in the ground, as well as quickly crushing any Pikmin.

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After it breaks, the Mireclops's vulnerable bulb will be exposed. Continue the process of attacking the monster's hooves and then its bulb to defeat it. Note that standing on top of the monster will cause it to retaliate by spinning its massive tongue in a circle to eat many Pikmin at once. It is recommended to use most of your [[Blue Pikmin]] combined with the [[ultra-spicy spray]] at this stage in the battle, since they cannot be drowned in the water, or [[Winged Pikmin]] to attack the bulb when it rises up off the muddy terrain it is fought in. As it loses health, it will begin to charge faster and more aggressively and will also slam its body into the ground, crushing and/or drowning any Pikmin underneath it. In addition, it will perform its tongue spin twice in a row, with the second spin rotating at a higher speed.

An effective strategy is to, after waking up the Mireclops, head near the entrance of the arena and split up the leaders. Have one hold ~~ten~~ [[Rock Pikmin]] and a large number of [[Red Pikmin]], and give another a large number of [[Blue Pikmin]]. Have the leader with the Blue Pikmin work on stunning the creature, and once it's stunned, send in the leader with the Rock and Red Pikmin. Break the crystal with the Rock Pikmin and when it's stunned for the rest of the battle, use Red Pikmin on the bulb. When you see the Mireclops preparing its tongue attack, throw a few extra Pikmin on the bulb and retreat, as they will get in extra damage while it attempts to lick up your Pikmin. Once it gets back up, have the Red and Rock Pikmin leader retreat, and repeat until it dies.

An effective strategy is to, after waking up the Mireclops, head near the entrance of the arena and split up the leaders. Have one hold 10 [[Rock Pikmin]] and a large number of [[Red Pikmin]], and give another a large number of [[Blue Pikmin]]. Have the leader with the Blue Pikmin work on stunning the creature, and once it's stunned, send in the leader with the Rock and Red Pikmin. Break the crystal with the Rock Pikmin and when it's stunned for the rest of the battle, use Red Pikmin on the bulb. When you see the Mireclops preparing its tongue attack, throw a few extra Pikmin on the bulb and retreat, as they will get in extra damage while it attempts to lick up your Pikmin. Once it gets back up, have the Red and Rock Pikmin leader retreat, and repeat until it dies.

===Other strategy===

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===Expert strategy===

[[Winged Pikmin]] are especially useful for this boss. It is advised to bring in ~~fifty~~ Winged Pikmin and ~~thirty~~ [[Rock Pikmin]]. Once it has been awakened, use an ultra-spicy spray (if you only have one, you're better off saving it for later) and order the Pikmin to attack one of its feet as soon as it touches down. Proceed to the crystal and quickly mob it with Rock Pikmin. It should break, and then the next phase of the fight will begin.

[[Winged Pikmin]] are especially useful for this boss. It is advised to bring in 50 Winged Pikmin and 30 [[Rock Pikmin]]. Once it has been awakened, use an ultra-spicy spray (if you only have one, you're better off saving it for later) and order the Pikmin to attack one of its feet as soon as it touches down. Proceed to the crystal and quickly mob it with Rock Pikmin. It should break, and then the next phase of the fight will begin.

Now have one leader go outside of the arena with the Rock Pikmin, as they are no longer needed for the fight. Again, use an ultra-spicy spray and attack a foot as soon as it touches down. Beware of the Mireclops's new attack, where it rapidly moves across the arena. Once it calms down, throw a few [[Winged Pikmin]] onto the bulb. This will cause the boss to shake them off and trigger its tongue attack. During this time, run around the boss' body, throwing a few more [[Winged Pikmin]] onto it. After the tongue has made it about half way around its body, swarm all of your spiced-up Winged Pikmin at the bulb. Since the tongue will be preparing to go into its "retraction" animation, the boss will be unable to shake off Pikmin. If done right, the boss' health will immediately drain completely and it will be dead in a single attack. This tactic can be used to defeat the boss in under one minute. An easier way that is just as fast is to charge when its tongue is 50% through, call back when at half health, then charge again when it hiccups. This is possible with all types except [[Rock Pikmin]], but [[Winged Pikmin]] make this way easier.

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==In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''==

The Mireclops makes an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as a trophy.

The Quaggled Mireclops makes an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as a trophy.

{{smash trophy

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{{naming

|common = Quaggled Mireclops. The name is a play on "quagmire", a type of swamp marked by soft ground that yields when stepped on (such as the Mireclops's arena). The second word is also a play on {{w|cyclops}}, referring to its eyes.

|jpcommon = {{j|ヌマアラシ|Numa Arashi|Swamp Griefer}}

|jpname = {{j|ミツアシオオチャガマ|Mitsu Ashi Oo Chagama|Three-Legged Great Teapot}}.

|scientific = ''Trestripods gigahenum''. "Ahenum" is Latin for "kettle", possibly referring to how its mouth resembles a ~~teapot~~'s lid.

|scientific = ''Trestripods gigahenum''. "Ahenum" is Latin for "kettle", possibly referring to how its mouth resembles a kettle's lid.

|internal = Internally, the creature is called <code>shima</code>, or {{j|しま|shima|island|f=tp}}. The internal name for the eye bulb is <code>shimafruit</code>.

}}

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==Gallery==

P3D Quaggled Mireclops Initial Form.jpg|The Mireclops camouflaging itself.

P3D Quaggled Mireclops Initial Form.jpg|The Quaggled Mireclops camouflaging itself.

MireclopsCrystal.png|Analysis of the crystal concealing the monster's bulb.

Mireclops eye.jpeg|A close-up of one of the monster's eyes.

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Paludambule-Pikmin3.jpg|The monster using its tongue attack.

P3D Quaggled Mireclops Head.jpg|The bulb of the Mireclops.

Quaggled Mireclops P3 defeated.jpg|The ~~Mireclops~~ defeated.

Quaggled Mireclops P3 defeated.jpg|The boss defeated.

Dead Mireclops.jpg|The last horrified stare of the Mireclops before it dies.

Dead Mireclops.jpg|The last horrified stare of the Quaggled Mireclops before it dies.

QuaggledMireclopsCorpse-Pikmin3.jpg|The monster's severed bulb being carried by some Pikmin.

QuaggledMireclopsDataFile1.jpg|The first data file for the Mireclops.

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==Trivia==

*The Mireclops is the largest known creature in the ''Pikmin'' series, also making it the largest boss, in striking contrast to the previous boss, the [[Scornet Maestro]], which is the smallest boss.

*The Quaggled Mireclops is the largest known creature in the ''Pikmin'' series, also making it the largest boss, in striking contrast to the previous boss, the [[Scornet Maestro]], which is the smallest boss.

*The Mireclops is one of three bosses which require a certain type of Pikmin to defeat. The others are the [[Goolix]] and the [[Waterwraith]].

*The Quaggled Mireclops is one of three bosses which require a certain type of Pikmin to defeat. The others are the [[Goolix]] and the [[Waterwraith]].

*The Mireclops is one of the only three creatures in the "Pikmin" series that have plants growing on their bodies, the others being the [[Emperor Bulblax]] and the [[Flatterchuck]].

*The Quaggled Mireclops is one of the only three creatures in the "Pikmin" series that have plants growing on their bodies, the others being the [[Emperor Bulblax]] and the [[Flatterchuck]].

*The Mireclops is the first tripedal creature in the ''Pikmin'' series alongside the [[Skeeterskate]].

*The Quaggled Mireclops is the first tripedal creature in the ''Pikmin'' series alongside the [[Skeeterskate]].

*The Mireclops is the only known creature in the "Pikmin" series that has three eyes.

*The Quaggled Mireclops is the only known creature in the "Pikmin" series that has three eyes.

==See also==

Quaggled Mireclops: Difference between revisions

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