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{{Infobox enemy
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|name       = Pansarus gigantus
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|underground=[[Glutton's Kitchen]]
|underground= [[Glutton's Kitchen]]
|challenge=[[Snack Pit]]
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The '''Giant Breadbug''' is a boss in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. Unlike other [[Breadbug]]s, this one is large and shaped more almost perfectly cubical, looking like a whole loaf of bread, making it the largest species in the Breadbug family. It acts the same as normal Breadbugs, but is harder to damage by "rejection" from the pod. It is considered by many players to be the easiest boss in the game (the boss theme music is not even played, though an exclusive tune is played only in the specific cave sublevel). The more recognizable habitat is located on the last sublevel (6) of the [[Glutton's Kitchen]] and consists of only two other Breadbugs, electric nodes, and [[Anode Beetle]]s.
The '''Giant Breadbug''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(オオパンモドキ) </span>is a boss in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. Unlike other [[Breadbug]]s, this one is large and shaped somewhat cubical, looking like a loaf of bread, making it the largest species in the Breadbug family. It acts the same as normal Breadbugs, but is harder to damage by "rejection" from the pod. It is considered by many players to be the easiest [[Bosses|boss]] in the game (boss theme music is not even played, though an exclusive tune is played only in the specific cave sublevel). The more recognizable habitat is located on the final sublevel of the [[Glutton's Kitchen]] and consists of only two other Breadbugs, electric nodes, and [[Anode Beetle]]s. This creature is also found in the [[Snack Pit]] in [[Challenge Mode]]. The Giant Breadbug can [[HP Regeneration|replenish its HP]] if it collects an object into its den.
==Notes==
===Olimar's Notes===
''"This gargantuan species of the greater breadbug family has a torso so perfectly square that it almost seems like it was formed in a mold. For a brief period after birth, the giant breadbug competes for food with smaller breadbugs, but upon reaching maturity it seeks out much larger prey. This is the primary reason that two species with similar feeding habits can coexist in the same habitat. Hordes of Pikmin appear to pose the only plausible threat to this massive creature's life."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Although cooking this colossal beast yields a mountain of meat, every ounce of it is flavorless. Only suitable for intergalactic all-you-can-eat buffets."''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"Only purple Pikmin can stomp the Breadbug Boss. The best way to damage it is to beat it in a game of tug-of-war. Have your Pikmin grab the item that the bug is trying to take into its hole, and curry the prize to the ship. When the ship sucks it in, the Breadbug will be sucked upward, too, and hit the bottom of the ship."''
==Killing Strategy==
As with killing a normal Breadbug, let the Giant Breadbug grab a treasure or other object, and then have your Pikmin grab the object and pull it to the pod. After doing this two times, the beast will die.


This creature is also found in the [[Snack Pit]] in [[Challenge Mode]].
Spraying it with an Ultra-Bitter Spray will allow it to be swarmed. Otherwise, throw Purple Pikmin on its back. 


{{listen|filename='s Kitchen1.2.ogg|title=The unique theme of the Giant Breadbug}}
==Trivia==
*The Giant Breadbug is the only boss in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' that does not "intentionally try" to harm Pikmin unless, of course, it drags some into its den or drags them across electrically charged paths.
*The Giant Breadbug is one of the three bosses in ''Pikmin 2'' that has its own theme music, the others being the [[Waterwraith]] and the [[Titan Dweevil]].
*Their scientific name, '''''Pansarus gigantus''''', means 'Splay-footed Giant'.


{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}
==Music==
[[File:Pikmin 2 Music Giant Breadbug Theme|thumb|center|300px|Giant Breadbug's theme (Warning: It may be difficult to hear)]]


== Killing Strategy ==
==Gallery==
To defeat this enemy, you must wait until it latches onto a [[Treasure Hoard|treasure]] or defeated creature, such as the nearby Anode Beetles, or Breadbugs. Then, toss onto or swarm the treasure with as many [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] as possible (preferably twice as much as the minimum weight; this is of course made easier if [[Purple Pikmin]] are used) and watch them drag the helpless Giant Breadbug toward the [[Research Pod]]. However, an easier way exists, as when the Giant Breadbug is dragged, you can use [[Ultra-Bitter Spray]] on the center of it, then swarm it. Like with normal Breadbugs, should there not be enough Pikmin on the treasure, they will be pulled into the Giant Breadbug's den and killed.
<gallery>
Giant Breadbug.png|The Giant Breadbug in the [[Piklopedia]].
Giant Breadbug Carry.png|The Giant Breadbug carrying the [[Meat of Champions]].
Pikmin 2 Breadbug Test.png|A test [[cave]] for the Giant Breadbug.
</gallery>


When the enemy hits the pod, it loses almost half its health. With luck, an [[egg]] containing [[Mitite]]s can be beneficial here. Toss a Purple Pikmin at the Mitites to kill most of them instantly; the bodies only take one Pikmin to [[Carrying|carry]], so it is easy to drag the Giant Breadbug up to the pod if it attempts to steal one of these.


Purples are also able to take about one twentieth of a Giant Breadbug's health away by landing on its back, which is the only way to damage the boss if nothing is left to carry. Take note that if it has taken damage and it drags something into its nest, it will be at full health again.


==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
Image:Giantbreadbug.jpg|Artwork of a Giant Breadbug.
</gallery>
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{{Enemies}}
[[Category:Bosses]]
[[Category:Bosses]]
[[Category:Breadbugs]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]

Revision as of 12:39, July 24, 2013

Giant Breadbug
Artwork of a Giant Breadbug.
Appears in Pikmin 2
Scientific name Pansarus gigantus
Family Breadbug
Areas None
Caves Glutton's Kitchen
Challenge Mode stages Snack Pit
2-Player Battle stages None
Attacks Snatches items (and Pikmin who are carrying)

The Giant Breadbug (オオパンモドキ) is a boss in Pikmin 2. Unlike other Breadbugs, this one is large and shaped somewhat cubical, looking like a loaf of bread, making it the largest species in the Breadbug family. It acts the same as normal Breadbugs, but is harder to damage by "rejection" from the pod. It is considered by many players to be the easiest boss in the game (boss theme music is not even played, though an exclusive tune is played only in the specific cave sublevel). The more recognizable habitat is located on the final sublevel of the Glutton's Kitchen and consists of only two other Breadbugs, electric nodes, and Anode Beetles. This creature is also found in the Snack Pit in Challenge Mode. The Giant Breadbug can replenish its HP if it collects an object into its den.

Notes

Olimar's Notes

"This gargantuan species of the greater breadbug family has a torso so perfectly square that it almost seems like it was formed in a mold. For a brief period after birth, the giant breadbug competes for food with smaller breadbugs, but upon reaching maturity it seeks out much larger prey. This is the primary reason that two species with similar feeding habits can coexist in the same habitat. Hordes of Pikmin appear to pose the only plausible threat to this massive creature's life."

Louie's Notes

"Although cooking this colossal beast yields a mountain of meat, every ounce of it is flavorless. Only suitable for intergalactic all-you-can-eat buffets."

Nintendo Player's Guide

"Only purple Pikmin can stomp the Breadbug Boss. The best way to damage it is to beat it in a game of tug-of-war. Have your Pikmin grab the item that the bug is trying to take into its hole, and curry the prize to the ship. When the ship sucks it in, the Breadbug will be sucked upward, too, and hit the bottom of the ship."

Killing Strategy

As with killing a normal Breadbug, let the Giant Breadbug grab a treasure or other object, and then have your Pikmin grab the object and pull it to the pod. After doing this two times, the beast will die.

Spraying it with an Ultra-Bitter Spray will allow it to be swarmed. Otherwise, throw Purple Pikmin on its back. 

Trivia

  • The Giant Breadbug is the only boss in Pikmin 2 that does not "intentionally try" to harm Pikmin unless, of course, it drags some into its den or drags them across electrically charged paths.
  • The Giant Breadbug is one of the three bosses in Pikmin 2 that has its own theme music, the others being the Waterwraith and the Titan Dweevil.
  • Their scientific name, Pansarus gigantus, means 'Splay-footed Giant'.

Music

File:Pikmin 2 Music Giant Breadbug Theme
Giant Breadbug's theme (Warning: It may be difficult to hear)

Gallery