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特徴 その1 透明な体
特徴 その1 透明な体
 
:液体でも固体でもなく、あらゆる生体反応を計測できない。
液体でも固体でもなく、あらゆる生体反応を計測できない。
:(Image text: 強い衝撃を与えると、不透明の紫色になる)


特徴 その2 ローラーのような石
特徴 その2 ローラーのような石
 
:玄武岩質で、ニッケルやコバルトなどのレアメタルがわずかに含まれている。
玄武岩質で、ニッケルやコバルトなどのレアメタルがわずかに含まれている。
:(Image text: 手足をひっかける穴が開いている)


特徴 その3 二足歩行
特徴 その3 二足歩行
 
:二足で立って歩くこともある。
二足で立って歩くこともある。
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Feature #1: Transparent body
Feature #1: Transparent body
 
:Neither liquid nor solid, and no biological reactions can be measured.
Neither liquid nor solid, and no biological reactions can be measured.
:(Image text: "It turns an opaque purple color upon strong impact.")


Feature #2: Roller-like stones
Feature #2: Roller-like stones
 
:Basaltic, containing small amounts of rare metals such as nickel and cobalt.
Basaltic, containing small amounts of rare metals such as nickel and cobalt.
:(Image text: "They have holes for attaching the hands and feet")


Feature #3: Walking on two legs
Feature #3: Walking on two legs
 
:It may also stand and walk on two legs.
It may also stand and walk on two legs.
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{{naming
{{naming
|common    = Waterwraith. The name is a portmanteau of "water" and "wraith", where a "wraith" is a spirit, or a ghost.
|common    = Waterwraith. The name is a portmanteau of "water" and "wraith", where a "wraith" is a spirit, or a ghost.
|jpcommon  = {{j|アメボウズ|Ame Bouzu}}. {{j|ボウズ|Bouzu}} translates to "Buddhist Monk", however this may in fact be referencing a type of yokai known as Bōzu or Oobōzu, Japanese monsters with a shaved head reminescent of monks, alluding to their phantasmagorical existence, it could also allude to the Umibōzu, a water spirit that sinks ships, resembling the silhouette of a monk. {{j|アメ|Ame}}  translates to "candy", referring to the creature's hard candy appearance, per Olimar's notes, and also the fact that the majority of the treasures in the cave are candies. To note is that {{j|雨|ame}} means "rain". Though it is not used to describe a texture in the same way "candy" is being used, it may be referencing the Waterwraith's habit of falling from the sky.
|jpcommon  = {{j|アメボウズ|Ame Bouzu}}. {{j|ボウズ|Bouzu}} translates to "Buddhist Monk", however this is in fact alluding to the {{w|Umibōzu}}, a water spirit that sinks ships, resembling the silhouette of a monk. {{j|アメ|Ame}}  translates to "candy", referring to the creature's hard candy appearance, per Olimar's notes, and also the fact that the majority of the treasures in the cave are candies. To note is that {{j|雨|ame}} means "rain". Though it is not used to describe a texture in the same way "candy" is being used, it may be referencing the Waterwraith's habit of falling from the sky.
|jpname    = {{j|ヤマトアメビト|Yamato Amebito|{{w|Yamato}} Candy/Rain Person}}.
|jpname    = {{j|ヤマトアメビト|Yamato Amebito|{{w|Yamato}} Candy/Rain Person}}.
|scientific = Its scientific name, ''Amphibio sapiens'', uses the word ''amphibio'', similar to the English word "amphibious", and ''sapiens'', meaning "discerning" or "wise", and which is also part of the species name for the real world human, ''{{w|Homo sapiens|Homo sapiens}}''. This can be construed as both a reference to its humanoid shape, as well as it being essentially "living water".
|scientific = Its scientific name, ''Amphibio sapiens'', uses the word ''amphibio'', similar to the English word "amphibious", and ''sapiens'', meaning "discerning" or "wise", and which is also part of the species name for the real world human, ''{{w|Homo sapiens|Homo sapiens}}''. This can be construed as both a reference to its humanoid shape, as well as it being essentially "living water".
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{{image}}
===''Pikmin 2''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Wraith.png|Artwork of the Waterwraith from {{P2}}.
Wraith.png|Artwork of the Waterwraith from {{P2}}.
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Waterwraith Physical Form in Early Sublevel.JPG|The Waterwraith taking on its physical form in the 4<sup>th</sup> sublevel via hacking Purple Pikmin into the level.
Waterwraith Physical Form in Early Sublevel.JPG|The Waterwraith taking on its physical form in the 4<sup>th</sup> sublevel via hacking Purple Pikmin into the level.
Waterwraith P2S icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Waterwraith in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Waterwraith P2S icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Waterwraith in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
</gallery>
===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
WATERWRAITHSLAMMING.png|Artwork of the Waterwraith about to slam its front roller down from ''Pikmin 4''.
WATERWRAITHSLAMMING.png|Artwork of the Waterwraith about to slam its front roller down from ''Pikmin 4''.
Waterwraith Collison.jpg|Two Waterwraiths that have gone down the same path towards each other in ''Pikmin 4''.
Waterwraith Collison.jpg|Two Waterwraiths that have gone down the same path towards each other in ''Pikmin 4''.
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Frozen Waterwraith.png|A frozen Waterwraith.
Frozen Waterwraith.png|A frozen Waterwraith.
Frozen Waterwraith (No Rollers).png|thumb|A frozen Waterwraith without its Rollers.
Frozen Waterwraith (No Rollers).png|thumb|A frozen Waterwraith without its Rollers.
</gallery>
===''Other''===
<gallery>
Waterwraith E-Card.jpg|The Waterwraith's [[e-card]], #63 (16<sup>th</sup> red card).
Waterwraith E-Card.jpg|The Waterwraith's [[e-card]], #63 (16<sup>th</sup> red card).
</gallery>
</gallery>