Spotty Goblax

The Spotty Goblax is a large member of the grub-dog family, being roughly the size of the average bulborb, but longer. Like its much larger relative, the Emperor Bulblax, the Spotty Goblax lies buried underground until a leader or their Pikmin come near. When a target approaches, the Spotty Goblax will lunge from its hiding spot under the ground with its mouth agape, trying to scoop up a group of Pikmin. If its lunge attack is successful, it will instantly burrow back into the ground where it lands. If its attack fails, it will wander around on the surface, attacking any nearby Pikmin or leaders. Its movement speed, however, is considerably slow. After wandering on the surface for long enough, the Spotty Goblax will find a suitable location to burrow into the ground again.

Olimar's notes

 * "This average-sized member of the grub-dog family uses ambush tactics to catch its prey. During the rainy season, they typically come together in large colonies near the edge of the water."

Louie's notes

 * "Slice the beast up and mix it with chopped onion and roasted peanuts, and steam it. Roll the mixture up in rice paper along with your choice of vegetables. Serve with a sour and spicy sauce. The delectably fatty fish and the crisp vegetables will come together to make the dish so nice, that you'll forget about your diet!"

Strategy
Approach the creature's exposed eyestalks with a lone leader and coax it into lunging out of the ground. Then, to avoid Pikmin deaths, circle around behind it and charge it with a large group of any type of Pikmin. Attacking from behind is necessary for a zero-death run, as the Spotty Goblax can eat Pikmin at an extremely fast pace, despite its slow movement speed on land.