Goolix

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The Goolix is a creature that, upon approaching its location, emerges from the ground. It resembles a blue amoeba with two nuclei, a blue one and a larger yellow one. It stretches around to engulf Pikmin that happen to be in its path and drowns them out with its aquatic properties. When under attack, the only threat the creature poses is flinging Pikmin from it, possibly causing them to lose their flowers or buds.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin 3: The Dweevil's Revenge
The Goolix appears in Pikmin 3: The Dweevil's Revenge, and is encountered in the Pit of 100 Trials.

In Pikmin 3: Return to the Pikmin Planet
In Pikmin 3: Return to the Pikmin Planet, the Goolix is encountered at the Pond of Tranquility.

In Pikmin: Dual Worlds
The Goolix appears in Pikmin: Dual Worlds as a rather uncommon enemy. Similarly to its appearance in Pikmin, it is a gelatinous organism with two nuclei, one an off-white with small grooves running through it, and one a pearlescent blue. In addition, the off-white nucleus cannot be damaged, whereas the blue can. It's slightly smaller than in Pikmin, being roughly the size of a Red Bulborb. It appears in Salem Swamp on both Flower(+) and non-Flower difficulties, as well as in Aureolin Archipelago. It attacks by drowning Pikmin, though as long as one uses Blue Pikmin to attack it, it's harmless. It has a larger subspecies, known as the Clay Goolix, which acts as a miniboss in Salem Swamp, as well as a subspecies known as the Brine Goolix, the body of which acts as an Irritant and which is capable of surviving extended contact with Water.

In Pikmin Forever
The Goolix appears in Pikmin Forever. It is encountered at Daybreak Glade and Luxuriant Lakeside, and in sublevel four of Surge Cave, sublevels two and five of Saturated Temple, and sublevel three of Ceramic Rift. They act cellular and try to form vesicles around Pikmin to engulf them in water. Their ensnaring arms can move faster than the Goolix itself, and the creatures themselves leave behind a trail of slime that is slippery to Pikmin. Attack either nucleus with Blue Pikmin to bring the beast down normally; it will dissolve, leaving behind no salvageable part. However, if a Goolix is simply led into an existing body of water, it will instantly dissolve into that water, leaving behind the larger nuclei that can be salvaged for 25 Pikmin! It contains no metal, however; it can only be brought to an Onion.

In Pikmin: The After Years
The Goolix appears in Pikmin: The After Years.

In Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs
The Goolix appears in Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs as a somewhat common enemy in the Marsh Territory, as five can be found there, all of them submerged in water. Their presence can be seen by their two cores, one being larger, softer, and orange, the other smaller, harder, and blue. Goolixes pursue Pikmin family or Captain Olimar when either are nearby, emerging from the water if necessary to attack, even passing through bramble gates that may be in the way. Blue Pikmin must be used against them. Upon defeat, a Goolix quickly evaporates and leaves behind its nuclei, which can be taken to an Onion for seeds. Captain Olimar can assist in carrying the nuclei back to the Onion.

In Pikmin: Connection of the Worlds
Goolixes appears in Pikmin: Connection of the Worlds.

In Pikmin: Redemption
Goolixes in Pikmin: Redemption are much more aggressive, actively seeking out Pikmin, leaders, and enemies alike to destroy.

In Pikmin: The Rising Darkness
The Goolix appears in Pikmin: The Rising Darkness.

In Pikmin: Sinister Incinerator
Goolixes appear in Pikmin: Sinister Incinerator.

In Pikmin: Theme Park
The Goolix appears in Pikmin: Theme Park, and with a fire counterpart known as the Molten Goolix. This watery beast is first encountered on sublevel five of the Fire and Water Warzone attraction at the Heatwave Rollercoaster. They initially appear as a puddle containing two orbs each worth and awaken upon sensing a Blue Pikmin. Because it is twice as large as it is in its original incarnation, many Blue Pikmin must be used. With this tactic, a Goolix should die as soon as it is attacked, causing it to evaporate, although its nuclei will remain.

In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom
Goolixes appear in Pikmin: Ultimate Doom. Although they appear in some areas, they appear on sublevel three of Watery Catacombs. They are very territorial and will chase down Pikmin and captains.

In Pikspore
The Goolix appears in Pikspore.

=User versions=

Pikminfreik's version
The Goolix is encountered in the Cavern of the Goolix.