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In [[Pikmin 2]], Spotty Bulbears have far greater maneuverability than other members of the same family, as well as a less focused patrol area; they have the ability to move literally anywhere in most areas, above and below ground, and may even enter the landing site. If the creature is defeated and its corpse remains, its HP steadily grows back, the creature [[revive|reviving]] itself; after what may be minutes, it may return to consciousness, requiring a repeated "kill". For this reason, it is recommended that the body be quickly returned to an [[Onion]] or the [[Research Pod]]. The only above ground area where they are found is the [[Perplexing Pool]] ([[Pikmin 2]]).
In [[Pikmin 2]], Spotty Bulbears have far greater maneuverability than other members of the same family, as well as a less focused patrol area; they have the ability to move literally anywhere in most areas, above and below ground, and may even enter the landing site. If the creature is defeated and its corpse remains, its HP steadily grows back, the creature [[revive|reviving]] itself; after what may be minutes, it may return to consciousness, requiring a repeated "kill". For this reason, it is recommended that the body be quickly returned to an [[Onion]] or the [[Research Pod]]. The only above ground area where they are found is the [[Perplexing Pool]] ([[Pikmin 2]]).
 
[[File:NPC Spotty Bulbear.jpg|thumb|Official artwork for the Spotty Bulbear.]]
In [[Pikmin 1]], these creatures sleep, and have bloodshot eyes upon waking up. They have about one and a half times the health of a Red Bulborb, and their red spots constantly change in size, even after death. Returning a dead member of the species to an Onion produces 15 Pikmin sprouts, but a the [[Crushing Glitch]] may make carrying its body difficult in this game. They do not revive after they have been killed, but they regenerate if the player takes too much time to kill them.
In [[Pikmin 1]], these creatures sleep, and have bloodshot eyes upon waking up. They have about one and a half times the health of a Red Bulborb, and their red spots constantly change in size, even after death. Returning a dead member of the species to an Onion produces 15 Pikmin sprouts, but a the [[Crushing Glitch]] may make carrying its body difficult in this game. They do not revive after they have been killed, but they regenerate if the player takes too much time to kill them.


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==How to Kill==
==Killing Strategy==
===Pikmin 1===
===Pikmin 1===
The exact same strategy for the [[Red Bulborb]] is effective here, but take care of the Bulbear's increased health. A large group of [[Red Pikmin]] or three [[bomb-rock]]s will do it in.
The exact same strategy for the [[Red Bulborb]] is effective here, but take care of the Bulbear's increased health. A large group of [[Red Pikmin]] or three [[bomb-rock]]s will do it in.


===Pikmin 2===
===Pikmin 2===
Spotty Bulbears do not sleep in this game and are constantly roaming the map, making a surprise attack nearly impossible. It is possible to trick the Bulbear into attacking and missing, allowing the [[captain]] access to its backside, but they frequently have [[Dwarf Bulbear|Dwarf Bulbears]] following them, making this tactic risky. Another means of accessing its rear is to split the [[Captain]]s, using the one without Pikmin as a distraction. If [[Purple Pikmin]] are available, they make the battle easier as they can injure and stun the adult and children, but with other colors it may be wise to use an [[Ultra-Bitter Spray]]. It is often effective to switch roles with and hunt the Bulbear itself before it can pick up any Dwarfs, and then stun and attack it.
Spotty Bulbears do not sleep in this game and are constantly roaming the map, making a surprise attack nearly impossible. It is possible to trick the Bulbear into attacking and missing, allowing the [[captain]] access to its backside, but they frequently have [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s following them, making this tactic risky. Another means of accessing its rear is to split the [[Captain]]s, using the one without Pikmin as a distraction. If [[Purple Pikmin]] are available, they make the battle easier as they can injure and stun the adult and children, but with other colors it may be wise to use an [[Ultra-Bitter Spray]]. It is often effective to switch roles with and hunt the Bulbear itself before it can pick up any Dwarfs, and then stun and attack it.


If time is not a concern, captains can be used to kill the Dwarf Bulbears and even the adult without the risk of losing Pikmin. The [[Rocket Fist]] upgrade makes this especially easy.
If time is not a concern, captains can be used to kill the Dwarf Bulbears and even the adult without the risk of losing Pikmin. The [[Rocket Fist]] upgrade makes this especially easy.
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
In the [[Enemy Reel]], Bulborbs are present in places that Bulbears inhabit in the finished game, suggesting this is how it was in the development version.  
In the [[Enemy Reel]], Bulborbs are present in places that Bulbears inhabit in the finished game, suggesting that this is how it was in the development version.