Painted Bulborb

The Painted Bulborb is a grub-dog appearing in Pikmin 251. It is usually found sleeping unless it is disturbed, where it will return to its slumber shortly thereafter if it doesn't see a meal nearby. Much like the Orange Bulborb, the Painted Bulborb is a light sleeper and wakes up easily. The Dwarf Painted Bulborb is its breadbug mimic.

The Painted Bulborb has a striking appearance, having teal skin, a purple rump with lavender spots, white fangs and nails, a red mouth with a pink tongue, and bright blue eyes on a pair of eyestalks. Its spots appear as if they were drawn by hand, giving the creature its name.

As Painted Bulborbs wake up when they're so much as approached, getting an advantage against one in battle can be difficult. Sneaking up behind it and rapidly throwing Pikmin onto its back is the most optimal way of defeating it. Continue piling Pikmin onto it to keep it busy with shaking them off again, calling them back when necessary, until the creature dies. If an attack against it fails, retreat until it falls asleep again and try again. As with all bulborbs, the Painted Bulborb should only be fought head-on as a last resort.