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In the English canon the plasm is not cellular material, also added information regarding its naming.
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{{otheruses|the creature itself|information on the form it assumes when chasing [[Captain Olimar]]|Mysterious Life-Form}} | {{otheruses|the creature itself|information on the form it assumes when chasing [[Captain Olimar]]|Mysterious Life-Form}} | ||
The '''Plasm Wraith''' ({{j|アメニュウドウ|Ame Nyuudou| | The '''Plasm Wraith''' ({{j|アメニュウドウ|Ame Nyuudou|Candy Nyuudou}}) is the final [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' and is responsible for capturing [[Captain Olimar]]. It is a virtually featureless and vaguely-humanoid [[Waterwraith]]-like being made entirely out of an unknown gelatinous substance, which allows it to split different parts of its body off to create other semi-independent entities or even change shapes. | ||
The Wraith is encountered at the [[Formidable Oak]], having taken Olimar captive with what appears to be curiosity rather than maliciousness. Efforts to rescue Olimar cause the being to enter an [[Mysterious Life-Form|alternate form]] and slowly crawl towards the explorers, attempting to retake him, until it reaches the outside of the oak. Once this occurs, the Wraith assumes its original form, detains Olimar in its nucleus and begins to attack, starting the final boss fight. Defeating the Wraith immediately activates the game's ending. | The Wraith is encountered at the [[Formidable Oak]], having taken Olimar captive with what appears to be curiosity rather than maliciousness. Efforts to rescue Olimar cause the being to enter an [[Mysterious Life-Form|alternate form]] and slowly crawl towards the explorers, attempting to retake him, until it reaches the outside of the oak. Once this occurs, the Wraith assumes its original form, detains Olimar in its nucleus and begins to attack, starting the final boss fight. Defeating the Wraith immediately activates the game's ending. | ||
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|common = Plasm Wraith. "Plasm" is an alternate form of "plasma", possibly referring to the liquid component of certain bodily fluids (blood, lymph, etc.), or to one of the four fundamental states of matter. "Wraith" is a traditional term for a ghost or spirit. | |common = Plasm Wraith. "Plasm" is an alternate form of "plasma", possibly referring to the liquid component of certain bodily fluids (blood, lymph, etc.), or to one of the four fundamental states of matter. "Wraith" is a traditional term for a ghost or spirit. | ||
|jpcommon = {{j|アメニュウドウ|Ame Nyuudou}}. {{j|ニュウドウ|Nyuudou}} translates to "Bald Head" and is particularly used to | |jpcommon = {{j|アメニュウドウ|Ame Nyuudou}}. {{j|ニュウドウ|Nyuudou}} translates to "Bald Head" or the act of entering Buddhist priesthood, and is particularly used to a type of {{w|yōkai}} known as Nyuudou or {{w|Ōnyūdō}}. Just like with the [[Waterwraith]], {{j|アメ|ame}} means "candy", though {{j|雨|ame}} means "rain" – it can also be noted that it always [[rain]]s during the Plasm Wraith's boss battle (provided that no exploits are used). {{j|アメ|ame}} can also be short for "amoeba" (written in katakana like "ameba"), a unicellular organism usually found in water and Nyuudou. | ||
|jpname = {{j|セイヨウコガネアメビト|Seiou Kogane Amebito|Western | |jpname = {{j|セイヨウコガネアメビト|Seiou Kogane Amebito|Western Golden Candy Man}}. | ||
|internal = Internally, the creature is called <code>metaboss2</code>, which is a follow-up to the [[Mysterious Life-Form#Naming|internal name of the Mysterious Life-Form]]. The cubes it spits are called <code>metabuka</code>, where {{j|部下|buka}} means "subordinate". | |internal = Internally, the creature is called <code>metaboss2</code>, which is a follow-up to the [[Mysterious Life-Form#Naming|internal name of the Mysterious Life-Form]]. The cubes it spits are called <code>metabuka</code>, where {{j|部下|buka}} means "subordinate". | ||
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|Jap = アメニュウドウ | |Jap = アメニュウドウ | ||
|JapR = Ame Nyuudou | |JapR = Ame Nyuudou | ||
|JapM = | |JapM = Candy Nyuudou | ||
|Chi = 膠雨妖怪 | |Chi = 膠雨妖怪 | ||
|ChiM = Glue rain monster | |ChiM = Glue rain monster | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:P3 Out-of-Bounds Map Enemy.jpg|thumb|An odd second enemy bubble to the west of the map, when the Plasm Wraith's mission is highlighted.]] | [[File:P3 Out-of-Bounds Map Enemy.jpg|thumb|An odd second enemy bubble to the west of the map, when the Plasm Wraith's mission is highlighted.]] | ||
*In the Japanese version of the game, there appears to be a more direct connection to the Waterwraith than in the English version, given that their Japanese names both include the name "Amebito" which translates to "Candy Man", much like all Bulborbs include "Dememadara" which translates to "Bug-eye Spots" and can be considered as an equivalent to Grub-Dog. This required the Plasm Wraith to receive a scientific name that included the ''Amphibio'' genus present in the Waterwraith's scientific name. Given that Japanese names were localized into scientific names for overseas versions, the absence of a scientific name for the Plasm wraith, thus, can arguably be considered a [[mistake]]. | |||
*While Olimar's notes mentions that the creatures are made of the "gelatinous substance" that composes the Plasm Wraith, the Japanese version specifies that they are composed of the Plasm Wraith's cells. | |||
*This creature, along with the [[Titan Dweevil]], are the only creatures so far in the series to exhibit the ability to harness all of the main [[hazard]] elements present in their respective games; all other element-based enemies are only able to wield one element. | *This creature, along with the [[Titan Dweevil]], are the only creatures so far in the series to exhibit the ability to harness all of the main [[hazard]] elements present in their respective games; all other element-based enemies are only able to wield one element. | ||
**The [[Ancient Sirehound]] utilizes almost all elements present in its game, but lack water and poison attacks (although it features a similar but deadlier hazard: [[Smoky Progg|gloom]]). | **The [[Ancient Sirehound]] utilizes almost all elements present in its game, but lack water and poison attacks (although it features a similar but deadlier hazard: [[Smoky Progg|gloom]]). | ||