Dwarf Bulbear: Difference between revisions

|image      = Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png

|icon        = Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png

|name        = Oculus terribilis dotticum larva (2nd molt) ''(''[[Pikmin 4]]'')''<br>Oculus terribilis ''(''[[Pikmin 2]]'')''<br>Oculus terribilis tinius ''(''[[Pikmin]]'' Player's Guide)'

|areas      = [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Distant Tundra]], [[Giant's Hearth]], [[Primordial Thicket]] ([[night expedition|night]])

|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Glutton's Kitchen]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]], [[Kingdom of Beasts]], [[Plunder Palace]]

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.

|seeds1 = 5    |seeds2 = 4    |seeds3 = 3        |seeds4 = 4 (0 [[glow pellet]]s)

===''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'', and ''Pikmin 4''===

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.

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.

===Dalmo's notes===

===''Pikmin'' (Nintendo Switch) reel notes===

{{transcript|{{Notes:Dwarf Bulbear/reelp1s}}|block=y}}

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.

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.

|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.

|ChiTradR = Xiǎo Xióng Qiàbǐ

|ChiTradM = Small Bear Chappy

|Dut  = Dwergbulbeer

|DutM = Dwarf bulbear

|Fra  = Bulbours Nain (''Pikmin 2''; ''Pikmin 3'', Olimar's comments)<br>Bulbours nain (''Pikmin 3'', ''Pikmin 4'')

|FraN =  

|GerN =  

|Ita  = Coleto nano macchiato

|ItaM = Spotted dwarf bulbear

|KorR = Kkoma-Gom-Chapi

|KorN = ''"Gom-Chapi"'' is the Korean name for Bulbear

|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")

Dwarf Bulbear P1 art.png|Artwork of the Dwarf Bulbear.

 

 

Dwarf Bulbears E-Card.jpg|The Dwarf Bulbear's [[e-card]], #08 (17^th red card).

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