Spotty Bulbear

Spotty Bulbears are creatures that resemble Red Bulborbs 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 color. Its large mouth allows it to eat Pikmin more rapidly and easily, making it a rather formidable foe. These enemies are often found with several Dwarf Bulbears following them, which are supposed to follow this guardian as a source of protection and general aid. Some Spotty Bulbears, when defeated, revive themselves after death; after what might be minutes, they will return to consciousness and require a repeated kill, similar to the Gatling Groink. Spotty Bulbears are more resistant to bomb rocks than other grub-dogs, and if they can't reach the place their prey is at, they just stomp their foot and give up instead of trying forever.

Some of these creatures sleep if left alone, and have bloodshot eyes upon waking up. If their prey escapes their territory, they will return to where they were and resume sleeping. Some Spotty Bulbears have far greater maneuverability than others, as well as a less focused territory; they can move almost anywhere in most areas, below as well as above ground.

Some Bulbears, when they snatch Pikmin, stop to fling them into the air and land them down their throat. Then, it pauses for about two seconds and may burp. Other Spotty Bulbears will simply eat Pikmin. Bulbears emit a heavy, snarly breathing noise when giving chase, which can be heard from a distance, alerting prey of their presence. When in a dark area, their glowing purple eyes can also be seen from a distance. If a Bulbear spots its prey, it will now give a glance at the group, making it much easier to tell if the Bulbear can see its prey or not. In addition to all this, they can be momentarily stunned by being hit in the eye like all others Bulborbs.

Pikspore
PS undefined In Pikspore, Spotty Bulbears often replace normal Bulborbs in hard mode, though they occur naturally in Foghorn Wetlands and in a few caves.

Pikmin: Ultimate Doom
In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom, the Spotty Bulbear appears at Sand Fortress on the third floor. It is quicker than on Pikmin 2, and camps in the water when startled or in danger. If the player sends a squad of Pikmin to kill it, depending on how large the team is the bulbear may choose to flee the scene. When it does, It goes twice as fast. Also, now the body of the Spotty Bulbear deteriorates after its death, leaving a group of Dwarf Bulbears in its place.

Locations

 * Sand Fortress
 * Perilous Cavern - Sublevel 6

Pikmin Continues
A few Spotty Bulbears appear in Albino Fields following a Green Bulbear, but each episode, Crabbawabbaspicy gets new variants of Pikmin, one of which is a parasitic Pikmin that took over a spotty bulbear.

Move list

 * Start - Headbutt
 * Start - Dash
 * Start - Bite
 * Lv. 10 - Crunch
 * Lv. 15 - Flatter
 * Lv. 24 - Nasty Plot
 * Lv. 25 - Creep Out
 * Lv. 30 - Earthquake
 * Lv. 35 - Ground Rumble
 * Lv. 50 - Earth Rumble
 * HM01 - Strength

Evolutions
None

Pre-evolutions
Dwarf Bulbear -> Lv. 25

Tike's notes

 * "Wow a Bulborb to be up in the morning. However they're a subspecies, so they do have their differences. They have larger mouths, and their saliva is 90 degrees. How does it tongue even last in such heat? Well, it helps the chewing process go faster I suppose. They also seem to act like captains themselves, leading clueless Dwarf bulbears the way."

Alice's notes

 * "I at times consider bulborbs to be kind of cute, but this guy easily is the ugly one in the family. They also are very nasty creatures, almost I can compare him to some of the nasty beasts we have in our world. At least I can give it props for being a good fighter and they're really brave. However, they aren't any smarter though..."

Captain Pikmin's notes

 * "Since they tend to roam then sleep, it harder to sneak on them. Plus they got those annoying hatchlings on their tails. It best to take the little ones first, but I'll be careful. The leader is packed with power and it best to find a way to distract him."

Pikmin Eco
The Spotty Bulbear returns to Pikmin Eco, but unlike in previous adaptations it is a boss in the game, and the first boss encountered in the game. It is located inside the Bulbear Cave in Cloven Gardens, where it has eaten the first Log Tape.

Strategy
Unlike its previous appearances in the Pikmin games, the Spotty Bulbear in Pikmin Eco is much larger than typical Bulbears, but still smaller compared to the Emperor Bulblax. It patrols around in its sublevel relentlessly in a set path, behaving like a standard Bulborb. However, after it shakes off Pikmin that attack it, it's eyes turn red and it starts running. Any Pikmin caught in the way will not get eaten, but will get trampled instead and re-plant them in the ground. This state lasts for up to five seconds before it calms down and resumes patrolling.

It can't be damaged in the front due to its tough skin, so the only way to damage it is to attack it from behind.

Pikmin V
The Spotty Bulbear returns in Pikmin V, without any major changes in its behavior from Pikmin 3. It does, however, regenerate its HP like it did in 2, at a rate of 3 HP (.5%) per second, which is faster than it did before. As said in Brittany's notes, it has its own genus separate from the Bulborbs, and its scientific name has been corrected to remove the subspecies.

Brittany's notes
''A recent push has caused the Oculus genus to split into three: one for the Bulborbs, one for the Bulbears, and one for the Bulblaxes. This is the only known Bulbear, though, but it's justified by its unique behavior. Upon reaching maturity, it moves into a cave and claims it for itself, patrolling around and eating whatever it sees fit.''

Olimar's notes
''Extreme caution must be taken around this ferocious beast. An ambush is nearly impossible and it can eat large quantities of Pikmin very quickly. Bomb rock ingestion is a good way to dispose of one, but if that is not an option, you will need to carefully time recalling your Pikmin so they can avoid being shaken off and becoming vulnerable to its bite. Patience is essential in wearing it down.''

Louie's notes
''The rarity and ferocity of the Bulbear makes it a very expensive delicacy. This, combined with a unique gamey flavor, makes it a prized choice in prestigious restaurants.''