Spotty Bulbear: Difference between revisions

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'''Spotty Bulbears''' are creatures in both [[Pikmin games]] that resemble [[Red Bulborb]]s with a different color and stature, and larger mouths with wider lips. They are black with red spots, and their face is a creamy yellow. Its large mouth allows it to eat [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] more rapidly, making it a rather formidable foe. These enemies are often found with a number of following [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s, which are supposed to follow this guardian as a source of protection and general aid.

In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', 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 pulsate, even after death. Returning a dead member of the species to an Onion produces 15 Pikmin sprouts, but the [[Crushing glitch]] may make carrying its body difficult in this game. They do not revive after they have been killed, but their health regenerates if the player takes too much time to kill them.

==Pikmin 2==

In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', Spotty Bulbears have far greater maneuverability than other members of the same family, as in they are not nocturnal like many of the other types of Bulborbs, as well as a less focused patrol area; they have the ability to move anywhere in most areas, below as well as above ground. They can be found in the [[Perplexing Pool]] after the thirtieth day, and may even enter the landing site. If the creature is defeated and its corpse remains, its HP steadily grows back, the creature [[revive]]s itself; after what may be minutes, it may return to consciousness, requiring a repeated "kill", similar to the [[Gatling Groink]]. For this reason, it is recommended that the body be quickly returned to an [[Onion]] or the [[Research Pod]]. Therefore, using [[White Pikmin]] to transport them is recommended. Also, if the Spotty Bulbear is defeated in a cave or [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)]] arena the player can leave and advance to the hole or [[Geyser]] quickly without the creature regenerating.

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==Pikmin 3==

==Killing Strategy==

===''Pikmin''===

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 to five [[Bomb Rock]]s will do it in.

===''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]]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.

In the Perplexing Pool, one can trap the Bulbear in between the wall and the small 3-D maze next to the bridge. It will be unable to get out, so it won't be an issue anymore unless you want to kill it. Just begin to rain Pikmin down on its head, it should shake once or twice before dying. You then can carry its corpse and the 10-pellet it dropped out of the area and they will be able to get to the Onion. In most caves, leaving a Pikmin on one side of the wall that the Bulbear cannot reach allows a slight edge. Be quick and you can severely damage, if not kill it, with few losses.

To defeat the Spotty Bulbears in the [[Subterranean Lair]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]], lure all three close to one another, then hit them all with a single shot of [[Ultra-bitter Spray]] to petrify all three at once, hopefully along with the dwarf companions.

Since Bulbears follow the active captain, they can be lured into falling into bottomless pits that are between the pilot and the Bulbear. Any treasures the creature would drop will be, [[Libra Glitch|unlike in ''Pikmin'']], safely returned to the sublevel for collection. One such level is Sublevel 3 in the [[Dream Den]].

 

 

If you cannot use any of these methods, try and insta-kill the younger ones first.

[[File:Spotty_Bulbear_Pikmin_2_Beta.jpg|thumb]]<gallery widths="120" captionalign="left">

SpottyBulbear.jpg|The Spotty Bulbear in Pikmin. Notice the red eyes.

==Trivia==

*In the [[Creature Montage]], Bulborbs are present in places that Bulbears inhabit in the finished game, suggesting that this is how it was in the development version.