Sandy Bulborb

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The Sandy Bulborb is a species of grub-dog that resides within sand or is made of it.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin 3.9
The Sandy Bulborb is a grub-dog appearing in Pikmin 3.9, acting as protectors for the Empress Bulblax. It has a tan face and beige backside with brown spots, and is slightly smaller than the average bulborb. It remains hidden under the sand until leaders or Pikmin approach too closely, it erupts from the ground in a fashion similar to the Emperor Bulblax, and when left alone, it burrows into the ground once more. Repeatedly throwing Purple Pikmin at this creature will quickly defeat it.

In Pikmin: The After Years
The Sandy Bulborb is an enemy in Pikmin: The After Years. It is a bulborb-like being made entirely of sand. The Sandy Bulborb has brown eyes, pink fangs, and three brown stripes that stretch across its back. It attacks mainly by eating Pikmin, and if it feels particularly threatened, it may jump to create a cloud of sand that suffocates them. It can also create a cloud of sand by shaking Pikmin off of itself. Once the Sandy Bulborb is defeated, it disintegrates into a pile of sand that provides no Pokos or seeds. They also have a dwarf counterpart. Purple Pikmin can stun this creature. Leaders can also be used because they can not be suffocated by the sand.

In Pikmin: Stranded Exploration
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In Pikmin: Stranded Exploration, Sandy Bulborbs appears and act as they do in Pikmin: The After Years.