Mallet Fish

The Mallet Fish is a species of lumpling named after the hammer-like appendage attached to its head.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin: New World
The Mallet Fish is a rare enemy in Pikmin: New World, appearing only on a very small number of cave sublevels. It resembles a large fish with a round body and a large tail. Out of the top of its massive head, there is a large mallet, contributing to its rather obvious name. It has two, tiny dots for eyes with a flower pattern around them. It has a large mouth on the bottom of its body but does not eat Pikmin; instead, it flops along the ground and homes in on Pikmin. It is not fast but is hard to avoid due to its size. Once it catches up with the group it will instantly begin smashing Pikmin flat with blows of its hammer. It can crush twenty Pikmin in one blow, though it depends on how many are in a group at once. The Pikmin along the outside of the mallet will be thrown back and deflowered. This enemy is enormous, so it is best to simply stay out of its way.

If it must be defeated, throw a single Pikmin directly in front of it and then call it back quickly. It will attempt to smash it with its mallet, and the moment it puts its hammer to the ground, toss Purple Pikmin at it quickly. This will stun it in that position, allowing for more Pikmin to be thrown directly at its back. Swarming is much less effective. It can also be distracted by a Cream Pikmin's buzzing attack, allowing Purples the chance to be thrown directly at its face, normally impossible without losing Pikmin to its mallet. Its carcass can be carried back to the Dolphin Pod afterward, allowing the Onions to sprout seventeen Pikmin seeds.