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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
|image=Dwarf Bulbearz.jpg
|pikmin      = y
|size=250px
|pikmin2    = y
|pikmin=y
|pikmin3    = y
|pikmin2=y
|pikmin4    = y
|name=Oculus terribilis
|image      = Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png
|family=Grub-dog
|size        = x250px
|areas='''''Pikmin'''''<br>[[The Distant Spring]]<br>'''''Pikmin 2'''''<br>[[Perplexing Pool]]
|icon        = Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png
|underground=[[Frontier Cavern]]<br>[[Glutton's Kitchen]]<br>[[Hole of Heroes]]<br>[[Dream Den]]
|name        = Oculus terribilis dotticum larva (2nd molt) ''(''[[Pikmin 4]]'')''<br>Oculus terribilis ''(''[[Pikmin 2]]'')''<br>Oculus terribilis tinius ''(''[[Pikmin]]'' Player's Guide)'
|challenge='''''Pikmin:'''''[[The Forest of Hope]], [[The Final Trial]]
|family      = Grub-dog
|weight=3
|areas      = [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Distant Tundra]], [[Giant's Hearth]], [[Primordial Thicket]] ([[night expedition|night]])
|height=27
|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Glutton's Kitchen]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]], [[Kingdom of Beasts]], [[Plunder Palace]]
|max_pikmin=6
|challenge   = [[The Forest of Hope]], [[The Final Trial]], [[Hot House]], [[Subterranean Lair]], [[Emperor's Realm]]
|seeds1=5
|missionct  = [[Beastly Caverns]]
|seeds2=4
|missionbe  = [[Twilight Hollow]], [[Formidable Oak Remix]], [[Fortress of Festivity]]
|value=2
|sidestories = [[Creature Hunting]], [[Looking for Louie]]
|attacks=Eats Pikmin
|dandori_c  = [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]]
|vitality1=?
|2p          = [[Angle Maze]]
|vitality2=500
|bingo      = [[Arid Metropolis]], [[Jigsaw Colosseum]]
|pikmin3 = y}}
|attacks     = Eat Pikmin
}}


'''Dwarf Bulbears''' are enemies in both [[Pikmin series|Pikmin games]]. Unlike the [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s, the Dwarf Bulbear is a juvenile version of a larger [[Grub-dog]], in this case a [[Spotty Bulbear]], but this creature is unique in that it is actually the young of said large Grub-dog, as Dwarf Bulborbs are different animals entirely which simply mimic the appearance of their larger counterparts. Strangely, the Dwarf Bulbear is the only dwarf member of the [[Grub-dog]] family; all others are part of the [[Breadbug]] family. In Pikmin 1 Dwarf Bulbears can flip themselves and dodge pikmin attacks. However they do not have this trait in Pikmin 2. If this creature (like the Dwarf Bulborbs) is [[Ultra-bitter Spray|petrified]] in the [[Piklopedia]], when it breaks out of the stone it runs around eating any thrown [[Pikpik Carrot]] at a much greater speed than normal.
The '''Dwarf Bulbear''' ({{j|チビクマ|Chibi Kuma|Dwarf Bear}}) is an [[enemy]] found in all four main {{pg}}. Unlike most [[Dwarf Bulborb (disambiguation)|Dwarf Bulborb]]s, which generally are members of the [[Breadbug family]] that mimic larger Bulborbs as a survival tactic, Dwarf Bulbears are true [[grub-dog]]s, being the offspring of [[Spotty Bulbear]]s. They are notably tougher and more alert than [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s, and are almost always found following Spotty Bulbears around on their patrol paths.


{{notes|enemy}}
==Stats==
==''Pikmin''==
{{enemy stats
In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', Dwarf Bulbears are essentially stronger versions of [[Dwarf Red Bulborb|Dwarf Bulborbs]]. They have three times more health than Dwarf Bulborbs, meaning they require three pikmin thrown onto their backs to be killed. They preform backflips to shake off attacking Pikmin. Dwarf Bulbears will shriek when aggravated to alert any Spotty Bulbears in the vicinity.
|weight1 = 3  |weight2 = 3  |weight3 = 3      |weight4 = 3
|carriers1 = 6 |carriers2 = 6 |carriers3 = 6    |carriers4 = 6
|seeds1 = 5    |seeds2 = 4    |seeds3 = 3        |seeds4 = 4 (0 [[glow pellet]]s)
              |value2 = 2    |value3 = 20      |value4 = 3
|hp1 = 180    |hp2 = 500    |hp3 = 200        |hp4 = 300
|regen1 = Unknown |regen2 = 0 |regen3 = Unknown  |regen4 = Unknown
}}


Aside from [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 1)|Challenge Mode]], Dwarf Bulbears only appear in the [[Distant Spring]] in groups of three, in place of where a Spotty Bulbear was killed the day before.
==Behavior==
===''Pikmin''===
In {{p1}}, Dwarf Bulbears are essentially stronger versions of [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s. They are found sniffing the air instead of the ground, and can notice Pikmin from a greater distance. They have almost 40% more [[health]] and are able to stand more than one direct hit from a Pikmin. Dwarf Bulbears shriek when aggravated to alert any Spotty Bulbears in the vicinity. To shake off Pikmin, they swing their bodies first, and then perform a backflip. This shaking behavior is exclusive to this creature and this game. Exclusively seen in Challenge Mode, Dwarf Bulbears also wake up Spotty Bulborbs when shrieking.


==''Pikmin 2''==
===''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'', and ''Pikmin 4''===
The Spotty Bulbear's behavior changes much in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', and so to does that of the Dwarf Bulbear. Spotty Bulbears roam the map in search of food rather than sleeping, and if they come near a pack of Dwarf Bulbears, the tiny creatures will ''yip'' and follow their parent. A group of Dwarf Bulbears can make defeating a large Bulbear especially difficult, as they will not only eat any Pikmin that fall to the ground, but may go directly for the [[captain]] and the rest of the Pikmin swarm. In order to cope with this threat, a well-timed [[Ultra-bitter Spray]] can be used to petrify the entire group of Bulbears, including the parent. With a bit of luck, a barrage of [[Purple Pikmin]] can also stun all the creatures within a small radius, even if they are not hit directly, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Also, if any number of Dwarf Bulbears are sniffing the ground and a captain happens to throw a [[Pikmin family |Pikmin]] in their way, they will attack it, but, if they happen to see Pikmin and a [[Spotty Bulbear]] at the same time, they will eat the Pikmin thrown at them, and then run to follow the Bulbear, which they seemingly tell the captain's location to, because soon after, the Bulbear (regardless of whether it was actually looking at the captain at the time) will come over to attack him.
Starting from {{p2}}, lone Dwarf Bulbears now act almost identically to Dwarf Bulborbs, sniffing the ground and shaking off Pikmin with a regular headshake. While they are still more durable, a single stomp to the back will now instantly kill them in ''Pikmin 2'' and {{p3}}, although they require multiple stomps to defeat in {{p4}}. They are slightly more alert and will almost instantly react if Pikmin or a Leader stray into their territory. When detecting potential prey, they will sniff the ground faster for a moment, before audibly "yipping" and beginning pursuit.


Despite their aggressive behavior, Dwarf Bulbears are actually notably weaker than in ''Pikmin'', and a single Pikmin thrown onto their back kills them instantly.
In these games, the behavior of a Dwarf Bulbear is largely dependent on if a Spotty Bulbear is present. While Dwarf Bulbears will idly sniff the ground and wait for prey to pass by if unattended, they will actively follow around Spotty Bulbears as soon as they notice them; if one hears Dwarf Bulbears "yipping" with no Pikmin nearby, take caution, as they have noticed and begun patrolling with their 'parent.' Dwarf Bulbears generally will not stray from their parent's side unless they detect Pikmin or a Leader, in which case they will break formation to attack their prey.


There are also a number of stylistic differences between Dwarf Bulbears in the two games. In ''Pikmin 2'', rather than doing a backflip to shake off offending Pikmin, Dwarf Bulbears will simply shake their head like Dwarf Bulborbs do, which has the same effect. Their spots also no longer shrink and expand, and their eyes are black rather than red.
==Biology==
==Pikmin 3==
Like the Spotty Bulbear, Dwarf Bulbears have a mammalian appearance and a black backside with red spots. The Dwarf Bulbear also has the mouth texture and snout structure of the Bulbear, and they share eye colors in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3''. In ''Pikmin'', Dwarf bulbears have glowing red eyes like the adult [[Bulbear]]s do. Likewise, in ''Pikmin 3'', Dwarf Bulbears share deep purple-colored eyes with [[Bulbear]]s. However, in ''Pikmin 2'', Dwarf Bulbears share the same blue eye textures with [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s and adult [[Bulbear]]s share the same purple eye textures with the [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]]s.
[[File:Dwarf_Bulbears.png|thumb|Dwarf Bulbears as seen in the Pikmin 3 footage shown on Nintendo Direct 12.5.12.]]In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Dwarf Bulbears act very similar to how they do in Pikmin 2. They follow their Spotty Bulbear superior around the map. They do, however, get easily distracted by Pikmin, and will stop following the Spotty Bulbear if a Pikmin is attacking them.
 
The Dwarf Bulbear is rather durable, which reflects the defensive strength of the Spotty Bulbear. When not following a parent Bulbear, they tend to be found in groups of two or three.
 
Dwarf Bulbears' habit of following a parent is similar to that of actual bears, although bears and most mammals do not define a route so much as a range of territory. Dwarf Bulbears are able to "switch parents" if their current "parent" is defeated or the Dwarf Bulbear becomes lost. It will follow the nearest [[Spotty Bulbear]] whenever this happens. This is most commonly seen in the [[Subterranean Lair]] in challenge mode.
 
{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|p3dpalphus=y|p3dpalpheu=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlie=y|p3dplouie=y|p3dpolimar=y}}
 
===Dalmo's notes===
{{transcript|This little darling is always with its beloved mother, but when it grows up she'll drive it away. Though it may seem cruel, she helps it develop the confidence to survive on its own by forcing it to fend for itself. Such practical creatures could teach us a lot about learning to get by in the world.|block=y}}
 
===Olimar’s notes (Pikmin 4)===
{{transcript|A Spotty Bulbear larva in its third stage of development, this creature's body structure is nearing maturation. However, unlike mature Bulbears, it has yet to claim its own patrol route, and thus it is dependent upon its parent for guarding direction.|block=y}}
 
===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|What Dwarf Bulbears lack in size, they make up in ferociousness. They eat Pikmin quickly and keep eating them as long as a fresh supply is available. You can flatten one of the beasts in a single stomp, but only if your aim is very good. Call your Pikmin of choice back if they miss.|block=y}}
 
===''Pikmin'' (Nintendo Switch) reel notes===
{{transcript|{{Notes:Dwarf Bulbear/reelp1s}}|block=y}}


==Glitch==
==Glitch==
There's a glitch in the [[Piklopedia]] for Dwarf Bulbears while eating [[Pikpik Carrot]], in which they die instantly.
{{todo|This needs elaboration and proof to be added to the glitches article.}}
There's a glitch in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] for Dwarf Bulbears while eating [[Pikpik carrot]]s, in which they die instantly.
 
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
 
===Pikmin===
An isolated Dwarf Bulbear is never a large threat. [[Group move|Swarming]] the creature with a modest group of Pikmin will almost always kill it before it can react, although it may shake a few off before succumbing. If your army isn't large enough to swarm it, or you're in a hurry, [[throw]]ing a Pikmin onto the Dwarf Bulbear's back will instantly kill it in {{p2}} and {{p3}}. Note, however, in {{p1}} and {{p4}}, the creature is durable enough to survive a direct stomp, so either call the Pikmin back before it can bite it or pelt it with multiple Pikmin to try and quickly kill it. It'll take two direct stomps to kill it in ''Pikmin'' and three to kill it in ''Pikmin 4'', so plan accordingly.
 
A Dwarf Bulbear's true threat comes when they are following a Spotty Bulbear: They will both complicate ambushes on their parent and will attempt to eat Pikmin that are shaken off in battle. Even still, it is generally best to defeat the Spotty Bulbear first, as it poses the biggest threat of the family and can travel farther than the juveniles. In ''Pikmin 2'', a well-timed [[ultra-bitter spray]] can petrify the entire group of Bulbears, including the parent. With a bit of luck, a barrage of [[Purple Pikmin]] can also stun all the creatures within a small radius, leaving them vulnerable to attack. In ''Pikmin 3'', [[bomb rock]]s are the least costly method of taking out the family; normally enough bomb rocks are provided near the Bulbears' territory. If bomb rocks are not available, attack the Spotty Bulbear from the front, aiming for the eyes, and keep Pikmin from straying too far to avoid the dwarfs. After the parent is defeated, go for its offspring: throwing direct Pikmin hits on their backs is most effective, but with a large army swarming can most likely work faster with few losses.
 
===Leaders===
Punching the Dwarf Bulbear from behind is the most effective strategy. They have noticeably more health than Dwarf Bulborbs, but largely behave identically and have similarly easy to dodge attacks; it will not be a difficult fight at all.
 
==Technical information==
{{p1 enemy technical
|name = chappb
|hp = 180
}}
 
{{p2 enemy technical
|name = kumakochappy
|s000 = 0.5
|s001 = 0.5
|s002 = 0.25
|s003 = 0.1
|s004 = 0.3
|fp00 = 500
|fp01 = 20
|fp02 = 0.2
|fp03 = 0.25
|fp04 = 0.3
|fp05 = 0.1
|fp06 = 60
|fp08 = 0.4
|fp09 = 500
|fp10 = 80
|fp11 = 70
|fp12 = 150
|fp13 = 180
|fp14 = 400
|fp15 = 180
|fp16 = 1
|fp17 = 50
|fp18 = 1
|fp19 = 17
|fp20 = 35
|fp21 = 25
|fp22 = 38
|fp23 = 25
|fp24 = 10
|fp25 = 50
|fp26 = 100
|fp27 = 50
|fp28 = 10
|fp29 = 15
|fp30 = 30
|fp31 = 0
|fp32 = 40
|fp33 = 20
|fp34 = 10
|fp35 = 1
|fp36 = 50
|fp37 = 0.3 (30%)
|fp38 = 5
|ip01 = 1
|ip02 = 1
|ip03 = 1
|ip04 = 2
|ip05 = 2
|ip06 = 3
|ip07 = 2
|spec = {{p2 enemy property | fp01 | 白ピクミン | [[White Pikmin]] poison damage | 500 }}
}}
 
{{p3 enemy technical
|name      = kumakochappy
|hp        = 200
|brout    = 1
|brin      = 0
|white    = 1
|rock      = 1
|direct    = 1
|damage    = 10
|territory = 200
|value    = 20
}}
 
==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|size      = Body length: {{mm|27}}
|piklopedia = 8
}}
 
== Naming ==
{{see more|Grub-dog family#Naming|Spotty Bulbear#Naming}}
{{naming
|common    = Dwarf Bulbear. It is a smaller version of the [[Spotty Bulbear]], so it shares the word "Bulbear".
|jpcommon  = {{j|チビクマ|Chibi Kuma}}. It means "Dwarf Bear", just like how the Spotty Bulbear is called {{j|クマチャッピー|Kuma Chappī}}, or "Bear Chappy".
|jpname    = {{j|クマデメマダラ|Kuma Deme Madara|Bear Spotted Bug-eye}}. It is the same as the Spotty Bulbear's. In ''Pikmin 4'', the name is given as {{j|クマデメマダラ 三齢幼生|Kuma Deme Madara Sanrei Yōsei|Bear Spotted Bug-eye (third instar larva)}}.
|scientific = The scientific name, ''Oculus terribilis dotticum larva (2nd molt)'', is the same as the Spotty Bulbear's, minus the larva (2nd molt) phrase. Before ''Pikmin 4'', dwarf bulbears incorrectly lacked the ''dotticum'' in its name.
*'''Technical name''': Diminutive Grub-Dog
|internal  = Internally, it is called <code>chappb</code> in ''Pikmin'', which is the same name as the [[Dwarf Bulborb]], <code>chappy</code>, but with a B at the end, potentially short for "bear", or simply meaning "the B version". In ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3'', the internal name is <code>kumakochappy</code>, which actually uses a different size qualifier from its regular name: it uses {{j|コ|ko|young|f=tp}} instead of {{j|チビ|chibi|dwarf|f=tp}}. {{j|コ|ko}} is used in the normal Japanese name of all other "dwarf" enemies in the series.
}}
 
=== Names in other languages ===
{{foreignname
|Jap  = チビクマ
|JapR = Chibi Kuma
|JapM = Dwarf Bear
|JapN =
|ChiTrad  = 小熊恰比
|ChiTradR = Xiǎo Xióng Qiàbǐ
|ChiTradM = Small Bear Chappy
|ChiTradN =
|ChiSimp  = 小熊恰比
|ChiSimpR = Xiǎo Xióng Qiàbǐ
|ChiSimpM = Small Bear Chappy
|ChiSimpN =
|Dut  = Dwergbulbeer
|DutM = Dwarf bulbear
|DutN =
|Fra  = Bulbours Nain (''Pikmin 2''; ''Pikmin 3'', Olimar's comments)<br>Bulbours nain (''Pikmin 3'', ''Pikmin 4'')
|FraM = Dwarf Bulbear<br>Dwarf bulbear
|FraN =
|Ger  = Zwerg-Punktbär
|GerM = Dwarf Pointbear
|GerN =
|Ita  = Coleto nano macchiato
|ItaM = Spotted dwarf bulbear
|ItaN = ''"Coleto"'' may come from ''"boletus"'' (Latin for mushroom), as a bulborb's spots resemble those found on certain mushrooms<br> ''"Coleto"'' is the Italian name for both Bulborb and Bulbear
|Kor  = 꼬마곰차피
|KorR = Kkoma-Gom-Chapi
|KorM = Dwarf Bear Chappy
|KorN = ''"Gom-Chapi"'' is the Korean name for Bulbear
|Spa  = Bulboso enano
|SpaM = Dwarf bulbear
|SpaN =
|Por  = Bulboca-anão
|PorM = Dwarf bulbmouth
|PorN = ''"Bulboca"'' is a portmanteau of "bulbo" (bulb) and "boca" (mouth)<br> ''"Bulboca"'' is the Brazilian Portuguese name for Bulbear<br> "''Bulboca''" also sounds close to ''"boboca"'' (a childish slang that means "silly" or "stupid")
|notes = y
}}


==Killing Strategy==
== Gallery ==
====Pikmin====
===''Pikmin''===
Olimar can easily defeat this creature by swarming it with a large group of Pikmin. If only a few are available, have Olimar throw Pikmin onto the Dwarf Bulbear's back and then call them back to avoid Pikmin deaths. (or, just use purple Pikmin, if available, as they are usually effective in this situation.) This creature can cause the [[Crushing glitch]] to occour when defeated. However, in ''Pikmin 2'', they're likely to be following an [[Spotty Bulbear|adult]] bulbear too, which make defeating them both much harder although Olimar can use a bitter spray to freeze them, kill the mature Bulbear first, and finish off the dwarves.
<gallery>
Dwarf Bulbear P1 art.png|Artwork of the Dwarf Bulbear.
Dwarf bulbears dots.gif|An animation demonstrating the Dwarf Bulbears' pulsating dots, even with the [[pause menu]] opened.
dwarfreel.png|A Dwarf Bulbear as seen in the [[enemy reel]].
P1 Dwarf Bulbear idle.jpg|Several idle Dwarf Bulbears looking up to the sky.
P1 Dwarf Bulbear closeup.jpg|A close-up of two Dwarf Bulbears
P1 Dwarf Bulbear eating.jpg|A Dwarf Bulbear eating a Pikmin.
P1 Dwarf Bulbear corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Dwarf Bulbear.
</gallery>


====Captains====
===''Pikmin 2''===
Attacking it from behind is the most legitimate strategy when using the captains.
<gallery>
P2 Dwarf Bulbear Piklopedia.png|Three Dwarf Bulbears in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
P2 Dwarf Bulbears Idle.png|Seven Dwarf Bulbears in the Piklopedia.
Dwarf Bulbear P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Dwarf Bulbear in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
P2 Dwarf Bulbear eating.jpg|A Dwarf Bulbear eating Pikmin.
P2 Dwarf Bulbear corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Dwarf Bulbear.
</gallery>


==Gallery==
===''Pikmin 3''===
<gallery widths="120">
<gallery>
08dwarfbulbear.png|Three Dwarf Bulbears
Dwarf bulbear.png|Artwork of the Dwarf Bulbear.
Dwarf Bulbear.png|A high quality screenshot of 7 Dwarf Bulbears.
P3 Dwarf Bulbear Close-up.jpg|Close-up screenshot of a Dwarf Bulbear.
P3 Dwarf Bulbears Idle.jpg|A group of Dwarf Bulbears.
P3 Dwarf Bulbears Eating.jpg|A Dwarf Bulbear eating a [[Winged Pikmin]].
Dwarf Bulbears.png|Dwarf Bulbears as seen in the ''Pikmin 3'' footage shown on the Nintendo Direct that aired on {{date|12|May|2012}}.
</gallery>
===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Dwarf Bulbear.
P4 Dwarf Bulbear group.jpg|A group of five Dwarf Bulbears in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
</gallery>
===Other===
<gallery>
Dwarf Bulbears E-Card.jpg|The Dwarf Bulbear's [[e-card]], #08 (17<sup>th</sup> red card).
</gallery>
</gallery>
==<span style="line-height:20px;">Trivia</span>==
*Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in Pikmin 1, the Dwarf Bulbear's code name is "chappb".
*In Pikmin, the Dwarf Bulbears sniffed the area with their snouts facing up, while the Dwarf Red Bulborbs sniffed with their snouts facing down.


{{Enemies}}
== See also ==
[[Category:Pikmin 1 enemies]]
*[[Spotty Bulbear]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
*[[Dwarf Bulborb]]
[[Category:Pikmin 3 Enemies]]
*[[Phosbat]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
 
[[Category:The Forest of Hope]]
{{p1enemies}}
{{p2enemies}}
{{p3enemies}}
{{P4enemies}}
[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]]
[[Category:Wandering enemies]]
[[Category:The Distant Spring]]
[[Category:The Distant Spring]]
[[Category:The Final Trial]]
[[Category:Perplexing Pool]]
[[Category:Frontier Cavern]]
[[Category:Frontier Cavern]]
[[Category:Perplexing Pool]]
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Distant Tundra]]
[[Category:Giant's Hearth]]
[[Category:Plunder Palace]]
[[Category:Pikmin 1 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:2-Player Battle]]
[[Category:2-Player Battle]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:Mission Mode]]
[[Category:Side Stories]]
[[Category:Bingo Battle]]
[[Category:Trial of the Sage Leaf]]