Sprinting Dirigibug

The Sprinting Dirigibug is a dirigibug that is land-based, unlike most of its relatives. It quickly scurries around an area, jumping over most obstacles and enemies in its path, sometimes even accidentally triggering traps. They occasionally trip, which sends them sliding along the ground until naturally slows down or hits an obstacle such as a wall or an enemy, recovering and resuming its run shortly thereafter. The Sprinting Dirigibug kills Pikmin one at a time by skewering them on its front legs and then stuffing them into its mouth.

Although any Pikmin type can harm the Sprinting Dirigibug, White Pikmin are most recommended because they can keep up with the creature. Purple Pikmin can also be thrown towards the Sprinting Dirigibug to make their shockwaves trip the creature, making it easier to hit. Managing to land a Pikmin on the creature will stop it in its tracks until it can shake them off and attempt to flee. Leaders can also punch the Sprinting Dirigibug, but the creature's sheer speed can make it difficult to hit. When defeated, a Sprinting Dirigibug will fall on its side, not unlike a Yellow Wollywog, allowing it to be carried.