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The '''Grimacing Cremblub''' is the final boss of ''[[Pikmin: Wide World]]''. It is found only on the fifteenth and final sublevel of the [[Chance Pit]], the last [[cave]] found in [[Endless Sea]]. It is initially found sleeping on the ground in the center of the massive arena making up the sublevel, lying down with its back legs folded under its body and its front legs tucked between its back legs. It will only awaken after it is hurt, by either [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] or [[leader]]s, where it will growl fiercely and rise to its feet to begin its assault. The Grimacing Cremblub will never return to its slumber, unless the sublevel is exited and reentered, choosing instead to relentlessly pursue its prey. It can eat Pikmin using its mouth, either directly or by catching them on its long tongue. Snot [[bubble]]s, which trap Pikmin that touch them, periodically come from its nostrils. The Grimacing Cremblub can [[Blunt force|crush]] Pikmin with its back feet and skewer Pikmin using the long nails growing from its front legs. It can also flick or swipe Pikmin and leaders away with its long nails. Its roar can easily frighten most Pikmin, sending all but [[Purple Pikmin]] into a [[panic]]. Its breath is [[poison]]ous, and its constant drooling can cause Pikmin to begin [[Water|drowning]]. Its poisonous breath can be seen every time it exhales. Its sweat is extremely [[Fire|flammable]] and combusts upon contact with air, but the creature can instantly extinguish itself by releasing [[Ice|liquid nitrogen]] over its body. Many pustules dot the Grimacing Cremblub's back, and the slightest amount of force applied to them will cause them to pop and splatter droplets of [[acid]] onto the ground around the creature. Lastly, the Grimacing Cremblub possesses an organ that allows it to [[Electricity|electrify]] itself, but only in short bursts.
The '''Grimacing Cremblub''' is a [[Devouron family|devouron]] appearing in ''[[Pikmin: Wide World]]'' as the final boss of Story Mode. It dwells only in the final sublevel of [[Destiny Cavern]], the last of [[Sprawling Swamp]]'s [[cave]]s and the final cave overall. It sleeps on the ground in the center of its massive chamber, lying with its back legs folded and its front legs tucked under its body and between its back legs. It only awakens when sufficiently hurt, whereupon it will stand up with a fierce growl and begin its assault. It will never return to its slumber unless the sublevel is exited and reentered, opting to pursue its prey relentlessly.


The Grimacing Cremblub is a large, ferocious creature that stands tall on its muscular hind legs and supportive front legs. Its skin is thick, leathery, shiny, and bronze-colored. Both of its wide, round feet have three thick nails on the front and each foot is connected to a thick, backward-jointed hind leg. Its main body is wide and plump, and somewhat resembles the main body of a [[Wollywog|Pale Wollywog]]. On the Grimacing Cremblub's back are many red, acid-filled pustules, and protecting its stomach is a series of overlapping, indestructible, yellow chitinous plates. The creature possesses a hideous, frightening face, having bulging eyes on either side of its body, as well as a pair of curved, slitted nasal openings on the front of its body, positioned above a gaping mouth lined with many jagged teeth. Its teeth and the sclerae of its eyes are both yellowed, and its irises are red. The natural shape of the creature's mouth makes it appear as if it is constantly grimacing, giving the creature its name, and jutting out from either side of its bottom jaw is a large tusk, making the creature all the more intimidating. The Grimacing Cremblub's tusks do not fit in its mouth, and like the rest of its teeth, are yellowed. Its tongue and mouth are purple in color, and its tongue is extremely long and flexible. The Grimacing Cremblub's front legs are quite short and stubby but appear extremely long due to its long, curved, spike-like nails, which are made of a material similar to [[crystal]]. The creature mainly uses its strong hind legs to walk around, meaning that if the nails on its front legs are broken, it is still capable of walking around, although in a much more awkward manner.
The Grimacing Cremblub is a large, ferocious beast with a repulsive appearance. Its main body is wide and plump, and its leathery bronze skin glistens in light. Dotting its back are many red cysts and protecting its stomach is a series of overlapping yellow chitinous plates. The creature's hideous face features bulging eyes on either side, a pair of slitted nasal openings at the front that flare with every heavy exhale, and a gaping namesake mouth lined with many jagged teeth. Its sclerae and teeth are both yellowed, its irises are red, and jutting out from either side of its bottom jaw are large tusks. Its mouth is purple, and its forked, lavender-colored tongue is extremely long and flexible. The Grimacing Cremblub's supportive front legs are quite stubby but appear longer due to its curved, pointed, [[crystal]]line nails. The far longer and more muscular rear legs are backward-jointed, and three thick nails adorn the front of each of its large, round feet.


Being the final boss of ''Pikmin: Wide World'', the battle against the Grimacing Cremblub is among the most challenging in the game, although no particular Pikmin type is required to defeat it. The creature can utilize most [[hazard]]s, and even reaching it can be extremely difficult. The Grimacing Cremblub's thick, leathery skin reduces the damage and effects of [[Rock Pikmin]] throws and Purple Pikmin pounds, but not the attacks of other Pikmin types. It is resilient even to most [[bomb rock]] variants, with the most damaging being an ingested regular bomb rock, and [[spray]]s that affect enemies have no effect on the creature. [[Rock]]s bounce off the Grimacing Cremblub and deal very little damage to it. The long nails on its front legs can be broken using Rock Pikmin, rocks, or bomb rocks to prevent the creature from skewering Pikmin on them and flicking leaders and Pikmin away using them, and cause it to walk lower to the ground, making it easier to damage. If it misses skewering Pikmin, the Grimacing Cremblub's long nails will become stuck in the ground, providing precious time to attack the creature before it frees itself. Pikmin can be thrown into the creature's eyes to inflict minor damage and make it flinch, although its movements become erratic for some moments after this. The pustules on the Grimacing Cremblub's back can be destroyed to inflict minor damage to the creature, but each one will splatter acid onto its surroundings after suffering the slightest bit of damage. This makes [[Green Pikmin (acid-resistant)|Green Pikmin]] useful for the fight, but not required. When enough Pikmin are attacking it at once, the Grimacing Cremblub will deliver a series of electric shocks to its attackers, paralyzing them before shaking them off of its body. Although the Grimacing Cremblub will periodically do this during the battle against it, each new phase is marked by the creature unleashing a horrible bellow that causes panic. As the phases of the battle progress, the Grimacing Cremblub will become increasingly more accurate with its attacks, and its hazard-based attacks will become increasingly more potent.
The battle against the Grimacing Cremblub is among the most challenging due to the creature's size, vitality, and lethality, though no particular [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] is required to defeat it. One of its most basic attacks involves using its tongue to scoop up Pikmin and [[leader]]s and its mouth to eat them, and will readily do so at every available opportunity. It can also use its feet to [[Blunt force|skewer and crush]] Pikmin and leaders, also inadvertently flicking them away with the nails on its front legs as it moves. Its deafening roar can cause Pikmin to [[panic]]. [[Boulder]]s often fall from the cave ceiling due to the vibrations its roaring creates and the impact of charging into walls or collapsing to the ground. Its constant flow of [[Water|drool]] causes Pikmin to begin drowning and leaders to be knocked to the ground. Any Pikmin its rancid breath touches will be [[poison]]ed, even through its nostrils, which [[bubble]]s are periodically blown from. The delicate cysts on its back are filled with [[acid]], which splatters everywhere when ruptured by even the slightest touch. When feeling particularly threatened, the Grimacing Cremblub can briefly [[Electricity|electrify]] itself, but only while still. Finally, when the beast inevitably tires out after exerting so much energy, it lies down while panting heavily and perspiring, its sweat [[Fire|combusting]] upon contact with air, and then violently shivers before it cools itself off with [[Ice|liquid nitrogen]] it naturally creates. After cooling itself, it stands up to continue its assault.


In phases two and three of the battle, the Grimacing Cremblub will tire out after either performing a certain amount of actions or charging across its arena. The creature will lie on the ground, where it will begin panting heavily, poisoning all Pikmin near its mouth except [[White Pikmin]], and catch fire, burning all except [[Red Pikmin]]. Any Pikmin standing near its mouth can be eaten as well. The creature will then violently shiver before extinguishing itself using liquid nitrogen, which will instantly freeze all nearby Pikmin and leaders. After this, the Grimacing Cremblub will rise to its feet and resume attacking. When the creature begins to flare up, Pikmin should be called off of it to prevent them from being burned, and Pikmin should be kept away from the creature until its liquid nitrogen dissipates. While the Grimacing Crumblub is recovering its energy, it is completely vulnerable to attack, but can defend itself well.
Even finding an opening to attack the Grimacing Cremblub in the first place can be a challenge due to its defenses, but there are ways to overcome them. First and foremost is the Grimacing Cremblub's height, which almost requires the use of [[Yellow Pikmin]] or especially [[Winged Pikmin]] to hit anything above its knees. Its thick skin dampens the impact of [[Rock Pikmin]] throws, and [[Purple Pikmin]] pounds even though they are difficult to land, but both Pikmin are still useful in other ways. Thrown [[rock]]s bounce off the Grimacing Cremblub with minimal harm. [[Spray]]s that affect enemies have no effect on the creature. Even [[bomb rock]]s of any kind and [[mine]]s are practically useless, except if it swallows a regular bomb rock or mine, but even then the creature has resilient insides. If the Grimacing Cremblub misses skewering Pikmin or leaders with its front nails on soft terrain, they will become lodged in the ground, providing precious time to attack before it frees itself; otherwise, the nails will bounce off hard terrain.


Phase one of the fight against the Grimacing Cremblub is the easiest, as the creature has not yet completely woken up. It will drowsily stumble around its arena, drooling lightly and periodically attempting to lick up Pikmin with its tongue. In this phase of the battle, the Grimacing Cremblub will not tire out. Breaking either or both of its long nails will instantly trigger phase two, no matter how much damage the Grimacing Cremblub has taken. Breaking one of its long nails will not progress the fight to the next phase.
The first course of action would be to destroy the Grimacing Cremblub's front nails, which can be accomplished in a variety of ways, causing it to walk low to the ground, in the reach of any thrown Pikmin, and slowing its movement to an awkward shuffle. Rock Pikmin are useful for this. Pikmin can be thrown into the creature's eyes to inflict minor damage and make it flinch, even with a chance of Pikmin in its mouth being able to escape, but its movements will be erratic for some seconds until it recovers. Popping the cysts on the Grimacing Cremblub's back, which can only be done with Yellow Pikmin and Winged Pikmin even after destroying both of its front nails, will inflict minor harm to the creature but splatter acid onto the battlefield. When enough Pikmin are attacking it at once or it suffers enough damage, the Grimacing Cremblub will deliver an electric shock to its attackers before shaking them off, paralyzing them and sending them flying every which way. Occasionally, for the sake of striking fear into its prey and asserting its dominance, the Grimacing Cremblub will unleash a horrible bellow. Of course, Purple Pikmin remain undaunted by the roar.


Phase two begins when the Grimacing Cremblub's health reaches four-fifths. In this phase of the battle, the creature will begin to purposely crush Pikmin with its back feet and skewer Pikmin on its front legs' nails. As stated previously, breaking its front legs' nails will prevent it from skewering Pikmin and provide other advantages against the creature.
As the battle progresses, the Grimacing Cremblub will become increasingly more aggressive. Each new phase is marked by the creature releasing its signature roar:
*Phase 1 is the easiest, as the creature has not yet completely woken up. It will drowsily stumble around its arena, not doing much of anything beyond that, drooling lightly, and lazily attempting to lick up Pikmin and leaders with its tongue to eat them.
*Phase 2 begins when the Grimacing Cremblub's health reaches 4/5ths or at least one of its front nails has been destroyed. The creature will deliberately try to crush Pikmin with its back feet, and skewer Pikmin on its front nails if at least 1 remains. Starting from this phase, the Grimacing Cremblub will tire out after performing enough actions, collapsing from exhaustion and performing its cooldown sequence before returning to its feet. When the creature begins to flare up, Pikmin should be called off of it to prevent them from being burned, and kept away from the creature until its liquid nitrogen dissipates.
*The 3rd and final phase begins when the Grimacing Cremblub's health reaches 2/3rds. Along with its full range of attacks, the creature may charge wildly across its arena, trampling any leaders and Pikmin in its path. This attack can be anticipated when the creature steadies itself and scrapes one of its back feet against the ground a few times before rearing up and rushing forward, stopping only upon hitting a wall. Afterward, the Grimacing Cremblub will fall to the ground, dazed, but eventually come to and stand up again.


The third and final phase begins when the Grimacing Cremblub's health reaches one-third. Along with its previous attacks, the creature may charge wildly across its arena, trampling any leaders and Pikmin in its path. This charging attack can be anticipated and dodged when the creature steadies itself and grinds its back feet against the ground not unlike a real-world bull, before rearing up and rushing forward, stopping only when it hits a wall, causing [[boulder]]s to fall from the sublevel's ceiling. After colliding with a wall, the Grimacing Cremblub will be stunned and lie on the ground, but only temporarily. After being defeated, the Grimacing Cremblub will stumble around, unleashing one final, terrifying roar before collapsing to the ground and yielding {{sparklium|300}}. Its body will assume a position that is similar to the position it was found sleeping in. Its body can be taken to the [[Dolphin Lander|Lander Pod]] to either gain {{pokos|100|y}}, or be stored to later gain three hundred Pikmin seeds of any Pikmin in the [[Onion|Master Onion]], but either reward can only be obtained if the cave is exited using an [[Geyser|escape geyser]].
Upon death, the Grimacing Cremblub will stumble around, struggling to remain on its feet as its life fades, but ultimately be able to stand still long enough to unleash one final, desperate roar before collapsing with a tremendous thud. Its body will assume a position similar to the one it sleeps in. Purple Pikmin are essential here, as they must be involved in carrying the Grimacing Cremblub's corpse due to its weight.
 
In ultra-spicy difficulty, the Grimacing Cremblub's elemental abilities are even deadlier, though its physical attacks remain the same. Its drool almost constantly streams from the corners of its mouth, creating two [[Lubricant|slippery]] but short-lasting puddles while still or trails while moving. Its rancid breath lingers and is instantly lethal to all Pikmin, much like the [[Smoky Progg]]'s gas. More bubbles also come out of its nostrils. Slightly more acid is released from ruptured pustules, splatters against surfaces it lands on, and forms short-lasting puddles on the ground. When the Grimacing Cremblub electrifies itself, sparks fly off it and bounce wildly from it until they eventually and abruptly dissipate. Lastly, when the Grimacing Cremblub tires out, it produces [[adhesive]] sweat to trap latched-on Pikmin, its fire flares out in all directions and creates burning embers, and its liquid nitrogen temporarily freezes the ground around it and anything else in range.


===Notes===
===Notes===
{{notes|Olimar's notes|Because of its size and sheer ferocity, the grimacing cremblub has no known predators. It is a heavy sleeper and does not wake up prematurely unless something harms it, which is something most creatures dare not do. When awake and alert, it is a fearsome predator that relentlessly pursues its prey around its territory. The grimacing cremblub has a variety of ways to attack others or defend itself, but a nimble and resourceful creature can take it down.}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #1''' (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub is slow to wake, but its unbridled rage will energize it.
{{notes|Shacho's notes|This creature's shiny skin could net me so many pokos back on Hocotate! I can only imagine the products made using it.}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #2''' (all difficulties): Be very careful around the Grimacing Cremblub. Who knows what it can do!
{{notes|Marie's notes|I really would not recommend having a grimacing cremblub as a pet. They smell bad, sleep too much, and are always miserable! Not to mention, they are large and extremely dangerous. The pustules on its back are gross, too.}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #3''' (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub is highly resilient. It might be good to not waste many resources on it.
{{notes|Louie's notes|Fortunately, the effort needed to take down one of these beasts is more than worth the meat it has. Its insides are rich and full of flavor, but are tough and have a metallic aftertaste. Perfect for a hearty soup with vegetables and savory broth!}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #4''' (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub is so tall that only high-flying Pikmin can reach its body.
{{notes|Dolphin Lander's notes|To think that such a large and fearsome predator was lurking beneath our feet the entire time is extraordinary... and also frightening. We've delved deep into the ground many times before but never found any creature quite like this one.}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #5''' (all difficulties): The nails on the Grimacing Cremblub's front legs look destructible. Hit them hard.
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #6''' (all difficulties): With the front nails destroyed, any Pikmin can be thrown onto the Grimacing Cremblub's body.
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #7''' (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub's eyes and cysts make good targets to throw Pikmin at.
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #8''' (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub will roar whenever it wants or before it changes things up. Be ready for anything!
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #9''' (all difficulties): Be careful about too much offense. The Grimacing Cremblub can deliver a nasty electrical shock.
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #10''' (all difficulties): When the Grimacing Cremblub gets tired, it has a special, and dangerous, way of recovering.
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #11''' (all difficulties): Dodge out of the way when the Grimacing Cremblub starts charging!
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #12''' (ultra-spicy difficulty only): The Grimacing Cremblub's elemental powers are very potent, making it very formidable.
{{notes|image=PWW Captain Olimar icon.png|Olimar's comments|Because of its size and sheer ferocity, the grimacing cremblub has no known predators. A heavy sleeper, it does not wake up prematurely unless disturbed, which most creatures dare not do. When awake and alert, it is a fearsome predator that relentlessly pursues its prey and has a variety of ways to attack others and defend itself.}}
{{notes|image=PWW President icon.png|Shacho's comments|Pretty, pretty copper skin! Too bad it's not gold... Maybe I could use that electric organ in its body as a battery?}}
{{notes|image=PWW Marie icon.png|Marie's comments|This as a pet? As awesome as it would be, no. They smell bad, sleep too much, and are always miserable! Not to mention, they're big and scary. The pustules on its back are gross, too. Reminds me of an ex-boyfriend, but mostly Louie.}}
{{notes|image=PWW Louie icon.png|Louie's comments|Fortunately, taking down one of these beasts is more than worth the meat it yields. Its innards are rich and flavorful, but tough and have a metallic aftertaste. Perfect for a hearty soup with vegetables and savory broth!}}
{{notes|image=PWW Dolphin Lander icon.png|Dolphin Lander's comments|To find that such a large and fearsome predator was lurking beneath our feet the entire time is extraordinary... and also frightening. We've delved deep underground many times, but we never found any creature quite like this.}}
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Grimacing Cremblub
Enemy
Family Devouron

The Grimacing Cremblub is a monstrous, deadly devouron.

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In Pikmin: Wide World

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"It's a jungle out there!"
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Grimacing Cremblub The icon used to represent this boss.
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Family Devouron
Areas None
Dens None
Caves Destiny Cavern
Battle Mode stages None
Challenge Mode stages The Grimacing Cremblub, The Grimacing Cremblub Remix
Weight 60
Max. carriers 150
Seed worth 300
Poko value P3 Poko icon.png × 100
Sparklium worth P4 Sparklium icon.png × 300
Attacks Burns, corrodes, crushes, drowns, eats, electrocutes, freezes, poisons, and skewers Pikmin, causes panic, produces bubbles

The Grimacing Cremblub is a devouron appearing in Pikmin: Wide World as the final boss of Story Mode. It dwells only in the final sublevel of Destiny Cavern, the last of Sprawling Swamp's caves and the final cave overall. It sleeps on the ground in the center of its massive chamber, lying with its back legs folded and its front legs tucked under its body and between its back legs. It only awakens when sufficiently hurt, whereupon it will stand up with a fierce growl and begin its assault. It will never return to its slumber unless the sublevel is exited and reentered, opting to pursue its prey relentlessly.

The Grimacing Cremblub is a large, ferocious beast with a repulsive appearance. Its main body is wide and plump, and its leathery bronze skin glistens in light. Dotting its back are many red cysts and protecting its stomach is a series of overlapping yellow chitinous plates. The creature's hideous face features bulging eyes on either side, a pair of slitted nasal openings at the front that flare with every heavy exhale, and a gaping namesake mouth lined with many jagged teeth. Its sclerae and teeth are both yellowed, its irises are red, and jutting out from either side of its bottom jaw are large tusks. Its mouth is purple, and its forked, lavender-colored tongue is extremely long and flexible. The Grimacing Cremblub's supportive front legs are quite stubby but appear longer due to its curved, pointed, crystalline nails. The far longer and more muscular rear legs are backward-jointed, and three thick nails adorn the front of each of its large, round feet.

The battle against the Grimacing Cremblub is among the most challenging due to the creature's size, vitality, and lethality, though no particular Pikmin is required to defeat it. One of its most basic attacks involves using its tongue to scoop up Pikmin and leaders and its mouth to eat them, and will readily do so at every available opportunity. It can also use its feet to skewer and crush Pikmin and leaders, also inadvertently flicking them away with the nails on its front legs as it moves. Its deafening roar can cause Pikmin to panic. Boulders often fall from the cave ceiling due to the vibrations its roaring creates and the impact of charging into walls or collapsing to the ground. Its constant flow of drool causes Pikmin to begin drowning and leaders to be knocked to the ground. Any Pikmin its rancid breath touches will be poisoned, even through its nostrils, which bubbles are periodically blown from. The delicate cysts on its back are filled with acid, which splatters everywhere when ruptured by even the slightest touch. When feeling particularly threatened, the Grimacing Cremblub can briefly electrify itself, but only while still. Finally, when the beast inevitably tires out after exerting so much energy, it lies down while panting heavily and perspiring, its sweat combusting upon contact with air, and then violently shivers before it cools itself off with liquid nitrogen it naturally creates. After cooling itself, it stands up to continue its assault.

Even finding an opening to attack the Grimacing Cremblub in the first place can be a challenge due to its defenses, but there are ways to overcome them. First and foremost is the Grimacing Cremblub's height, which almost requires the use of Yellow Pikmin or especially Winged Pikmin to hit anything above its knees. Its thick skin dampens the impact of Rock Pikmin throws, and Purple Pikmin pounds even though they are difficult to land, but both Pikmin are still useful in other ways. Thrown rocks bounce off the Grimacing Cremblub with minimal harm. Sprays that affect enemies have no effect on the creature. Even bomb rocks of any kind and mines are practically useless, except if it swallows a regular bomb rock or mine, but even then the creature has resilient insides. If the Grimacing Cremblub misses skewering Pikmin or leaders with its front nails on soft terrain, they will become lodged in the ground, providing precious time to attack before it frees itself; otherwise, the nails will bounce off hard terrain.

The first course of action would be to destroy the Grimacing Cremblub's front nails, which can be accomplished in a variety of ways, causing it to walk low to the ground, in the reach of any thrown Pikmin, and slowing its movement to an awkward shuffle. Rock Pikmin are useful for this. Pikmin can be thrown into the creature's eyes to inflict minor damage and make it flinch, even with a chance of Pikmin in its mouth being able to escape, but its movements will be erratic for some seconds until it recovers. Popping the cysts on the Grimacing Cremblub's back, which can only be done with Yellow Pikmin and Winged Pikmin even after destroying both of its front nails, will inflict minor harm to the creature but splatter acid onto the battlefield. When enough Pikmin are attacking it at once or it suffers enough damage, the Grimacing Cremblub will deliver an electric shock to its attackers before shaking them off, paralyzing them and sending them flying every which way. Occasionally, for the sake of striking fear into its prey and asserting its dominance, the Grimacing Cremblub will unleash a horrible bellow. Of course, Purple Pikmin remain undaunted by the roar.

As the battle progresses, the Grimacing Cremblub will become increasingly more aggressive. Each new phase is marked by the creature releasing its signature roar:

  • Phase 1 is the easiest, as the creature has not yet completely woken up. It will drowsily stumble around its arena, not doing much of anything beyond that, drooling lightly, and lazily attempting to lick up Pikmin and leaders with its tongue to eat them.
  • Phase 2 begins when the Grimacing Cremblub's health reaches 4/5ths or at least one of its front nails has been destroyed. The creature will deliberately try to crush Pikmin with its back feet, and skewer Pikmin on its front nails if at least 1 remains. Starting from this phase, the Grimacing Cremblub will tire out after performing enough actions, collapsing from exhaustion and performing its cooldown sequence before returning to its feet. When the creature begins to flare up, Pikmin should be called off of it to prevent them from being burned, and kept away from the creature until its liquid nitrogen dissipates.
  • The 3rd and final phase begins when the Grimacing Cremblub's health reaches 2/3rds. Along with its full range of attacks, the creature may charge wildly across its arena, trampling any leaders and Pikmin in its path. This attack can be anticipated when the creature steadies itself and scrapes one of its back feet against the ground a few times before rearing up and rushing forward, stopping only upon hitting a wall. Afterward, the Grimacing Cremblub will fall to the ground, dazed, but eventually come to and stand up again.

Upon death, the Grimacing Cremblub will stumble around, struggling to remain on its feet as its life fades, but ultimately be able to stand still long enough to unleash one final, desperate roar before collapsing with a tremendous thud. Its body will assume a position similar to the one it sleeps in. Purple Pikmin are essential here, as they must be involved in carrying the Grimacing Cremblub's corpse due to its weight.

In ultra-spicy difficulty, the Grimacing Cremblub's elemental abilities are even deadlier, though its physical attacks remain the same. Its drool almost constantly streams from the corners of its mouth, creating two slippery but short-lasting puddles while still or trails while moving. Its rancid breath lingers and is instantly lethal to all Pikmin, much like the Smoky Progg's gas. More bubbles also come out of its nostrils. Slightly more acid is released from ruptured pustules, splatters against surfaces it lands on, and forms short-lasting puddles on the ground. When the Grimacing Cremblub electrifies itself, sparks fly off it and bounce wildly from it until they eventually and abruptly dissipate. Lastly, when the Grimacing Cremblub tires out, it produces adhesive sweat to trap latched-on Pikmin, its fire flares out in all directions and creates burning embers, and its liquid nitrogen temporarily freezes the ground around it and anything else in range.

Notes

  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #1 (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub is slow to wake, but its unbridled rage will energize it.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #2 (all difficulties): Be very careful around the Grimacing Cremblub. Who knows what it can do!
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #3 (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub is highly resilient. It might be good to not waste many resources on it.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #4 (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub is so tall that only high-flying Pikmin can reach its body.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #5 (all difficulties): The nails on the Grimacing Cremblub's front legs look destructible. Hit them hard.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #6 (all difficulties): With the front nails destroyed, any Pikmin can be thrown onto the Grimacing Cremblub's body.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #7 (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub's eyes and cysts make good targets to throw Pikmin at.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #8 (all difficulties): The Grimacing Cremblub will roar whenever it wants or before it changes things up. Be ready for anything!
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #9 (all difficulties): Be careful about too much offense. The Grimacing Cremblub can deliver a nasty electrical shock.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #10 (all difficulties): When the Grimacing Cremblub gets tired, it has a special, and dangerous, way of recovering.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #11 (all difficulties): Dodge out of the way when the Grimacing Cremblub starts charging!
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #12 (ultra-spicy difficulty only): The Grimacing Cremblub's elemental powers are very potent, making it very formidable.

Olimar's comments

PWW Captain Olimar icon.png “Because of its size and sheer ferocity, the grimacing cremblub has no known predators. A heavy sleeper, it does not wake up prematurely unless disturbed, which most creatures dare not do. When awake and alert, it is a fearsome predator that relentlessly pursues its prey and has a variety of ways to attack others and defend itself.”

Shacho's comments

PWW President icon.png “Pretty, pretty copper skin! Too bad it's not gold... Maybe I could use that electric organ in its body as a battery?”

Marie's comments

PWW Marie icon.png “This as a pet? As awesome as it would be, no. They smell bad, sleep too much, and are always miserable! Not to mention, they're big and scary. The pustules on its back are gross, too. Reminds me of an ex-boyfriend, but mostly Louie.”

Louie's comments

PWW Louie icon.png “Fortunately, taking down one of these beasts is more than worth the meat it yields. Its innards are rich and flavorful, but tough and have a metallic aftertaste. Perfect for a hearty soup with vegetables and savory broth!”

Dolphin Lander's comments

PWW Dolphin Lander icon.png “To find that such a large and fearsome predator was lurking beneath our feet the entire time is extraordinary... and also frightening. We've delved deep underground many times, but we never found any creature quite like this.”
Pikmin: Wide World
Locations
Planets Main (PNF-404) • Side (Hocotate) • Mentioned (Koppai)
Areas Balmy Highlands • Arid Oasis • Frigid Tundra • Ancient Metalworks • Colossal Hollow • Sprawling Swamp
Dens and caves Temperate Retreat • Grassy Grotto • Dune Den • Sunken Sands • Desolate Ditch • Humid Burrow • Snowy Recess • Lonely Quarry • Watering Hole • Warm Sett • Flaming Trench • Sunbaked Sauna • Gritty Getaway • Wasted Waterworks • Dim Greenhouse • Clogged Pipeline • Wooden Fortress • Stone Dugout • Icy Crevasse • Hidden Scrapyard • Frozen Lodge • Castaway Cove • Concrete Compound • Chemical Reservoir • Subterranean Spring • Dreary Sepulcher • Fungal Jungle • Dank Depths • Forgotten Mine • Wayward Citadel • Lost Kingdom • Polluted Pond • Corroded Complex • Robot Workshop • Sunless Sanctuary • Watery Grave • Overgrown Garden • Muddy Murk • Buzzing Reserve • Webbed Lair • Secluded Hideaway • Divers' Blight • Sunlit Pit • Black Abyss • Pest Nest • Neglected Aqueduct • Cursed Chasm • Destiny Cavern
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Challenge Mode stages Pretty Prairie • Dingy Dugout • Forgotten Garden • Serene Shore • The Colossal Cottonade • Weathered Field • Arctic Abode • Preserved Pit • Frozen Fields • The Brumal Arcticlops • Rocky Road • Cement City • Rebar Labyrinth • Steel Stronghold • The Plasm Wraith • Sandstone Citadel • Perplexing Paradise • Corroded Catwalk • Jellyfloat Pool • The Titan Weaver Dweevil • Impenetrable Prison • Foreboding Forest • Timber Maze • Mandiblard Nest • The Hydroe Host • Study Floor • Wooden Expanse • Mosaic Maze • Breadbug Den • The Grimacing Cremblub
Characters
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Piklopedia
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Acid Dumple • Acidic Jellyfloat • Adult Green Centipare • Adult Red Centipare • Agitated Flint Beetle • Alloy Spectralid • Ancient Bulblax • Angler Bulblax • Anodestool • Aquatic Cannon Grub • Arctic Cannon Grub • Ardent Dirigibug • Armored Cannon Beetle • Armored Cannon Grub • Armurk • Baldy Long Legs • Ballistic Groink • Balloon Mitite • Battering Groink • Beady Long Legs • Bearded Amprat • Berry Bloyster • Bilious Bulbot • Black Spectralid • Bladed Greater Beeb • Blazing Cannon Grub • Blubbug • Blue Bulborb • Bombardier Beeb • Bomber Dweevil • Breadbug • Briary Burrow-nit • Brilliant Glowstalk • Brumal Arcticlops • Bubble-Blowing Blowhog • Bug-Eyed Crawmad • Bulbear Larva • Bulborb Larva • Bullhop • Bumbling Snitchbug • Buoyant Blubbug • Burrow-nit Larva • Burrowing Snagret • Buttery Breadbug • Calcified Crushblat • Carbonated Goolix • Careening Dirigibug • Carnation Bulborb • Carnivorous Candypop • Cave Bulbat • Ceiling Slurker • Ceramic Joustmite • Chaotic Kettlebug • Charred 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Elongated Bulborb • Emberglow Phosbat • Emperor Bulblax • Emperor Bulbot • Empress Orange Bulblax • Empress Red Bulblax • Empress Spotty Bulblax • Fandangled Isleclops • Female Sheargrub • Female Shooting Spiner • Ferrying Coppeller • Fiendish Flytrap • Fiery Wollyhop • Firebreathing Blowhog • Firebreathing Blowlet • Fireflap Bulborb • Fireflinger Groink • Flaming Mitite • Flatterchuck • Flatulent Flint Beetle • Flittering Glowbelly • Floating Oobuoy • Flourishing Blowhog • Fluttery Splurchin • Flying Joustmite • Foraging Cottonade • Foundation Dweevil • Fountain Crawmad • Framewing Spectralid • Freezing Skeeterskate • Frosted Breadbug • Frosthop Blowhog • Frosty Bulblax • Fuzzy Blubbug • Galvanic Jellyfloat • Gambler Clamclamp • Gatling Groink • Gaudy Crawmad • Gelidity Dweevil • Gemstone Kettlebug • Ghost Wolpole • Ghost Wollyhop • Giant Breadbug • Giant Buttery Breadbug • Giant Cinnamon Breadbug • Giant Frosted Breadbug • Giant Ginger Breadbug • Giant Licorice Breadbug • Gilded Flint Beetle • Gilled Mawdad • Ginger Breadbug • Glassed Wollyhop • Golden Clamclamp • Goolix • Grabbit • Greasy Jellyfloat • Greater Bubblimp • Greater Jellyfloat • Green Bulbot • Green Centipare • Grimacing Cremblub • Grouchy Goblax • Hailstorm Dandelfly • Hairy Bulborb • Harvester Mamuta • Headdress Slurker • Heir Bulblax • Hermit Crawmad • Honey Bubblimp • Honeypot Skeeterskate • Honeywisp • Hopping Clamclamp • Hopping Flint Beetle • Humming Kettlebug • Humped Bloyster • Hungry Starnacle • Hydroe Host • Ignition Dweevil • Immaculate Whiskerfly • Incandescent Beeb • Incendiary Spectralid • Inky Waddlepus • Iridescent Flint Beetle • Ivory Waddlepus • Jamboree Blowhog • Joustmite • Juggling Dirigibug • Juicy Capstool • King Mawdad • Large Splurchin • Leech Hydroe • Lesser Bubblimp • Lesser Jellyfloat • Licorice Breadbug • Little Long Legs • Loafling • Lofty Mockiwi • Long Dumple • Luminous Long Legs • Lurking Lotus • Maggot Whiskerpillar • Magnetic Joustmite • Male Sheargrub • Male Shooting Spiner • Mamuta • Man-at-Legs • Medusal Slurker • Mephitic Mitite • Mesmerizing Sputtlefish • Metal Shearwig • Mighty Grabbit • Miniature Mudleech • Mitite • Mockiwi • Monochromatic Pinchipede • Monster Dumple • Moon Jellyfloat • Mossy Long Legs • Mouthy Mimitator • Muddy Meerslug • Mudleech • Mudwisp • Muggonfly • Mung Dweevil • Naked Amprat • Nectar Goolix • Nectarous Dandelfly • Needlesnout Blowhog • Neon Blinnow • Noxious Crawbster • Oily Groink • Orange Bulborb • Orebagger • Overcharge Blowhog • Painted Whiskerpillar • Pale Wolpole • Pale Wollyhop • Peacap Puffstalk • Peach Bulborb • Pearl Sparrowhead • Pearly Clamclamp • Peckish Aristocrab • Pellet Beetle • Pellet Poser • Phosbat Nymph • Pileated Snagret • Pinching Sheargrub • Plain Spectralid • Plasm Wraith • Plated Kettlebug • Plump Sheargrub • Poison Dart Wollyhop • Praying Skittermantis • Prickly Splurchin • Prodigious Beeb • Puckering Blinnow • Puckering Bulbeel • Puffstalk • Puffstool • Puffy Blowhog • Puffy 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Speargrub • Spectral Slurker • Spiked Snagret • Spinose Mockiwi • Spiny Coppeller • Spitty Blowhog • Spitty Blowlet • Sporegrub • Spornet • Spotty Bulbear • Spouting Bellbloom • Sprinting Dirigibug • Sprouting Coppeller • Sputtersplash • Sputtlefish • Stamping Long Legs • Starnacle • Steely Flint Beetle • Stingwig • Stubborn Bulblon • Studded Greater Beeb • Stuffed Bellbloom • Sulfuric Dweevil • Surge Dweevil • Swarming Sheargrub • Swooping Snitchbug • Tainting Blowhog • Tan Sparrowhead • Tantrum Snagret • Telescoping Pumphog • Titan Dweevil • Titan Weaver Dweevil • Toady Bloyster • Tombcarver Mawdad • Trampling Mamuta • Translucent Wollybot • Tropical Bloyster • Twilight Spectralid • Twinkle Beetle • Vampire Bulbear • Vapor Goolix • Vehemoth Phosbat • Venomous Scornet • Virescent Pinchipede • Vitreous Bulborb • Volatile Splurchin • Volt Beetle • Voracious Whiskerpillar • Waddlepus • Water Dumple • Water Wraith • Weaver Dweevil • Web-Slinging Spiner • Webbed Mockiwi • Whiptongue Bulborb • White Spectralid • Widemouthed Corrosion Beetle • Widemouthed Volt Beetle • Winged Snagret • Winter Snownet • Withering Blowhog • Withering Blowlet • Wolfish Mitite • Woolly Mammhog • Worker Beeb • Wracknid Hatchling • Wracknid Mother • Yellow Bulborb • Yellow Bulbot • Yellow Spectralid • Yellow Wolpole • Yellow Wollybot • Yellow Wollyhop • Young Fiery Wollyhop • Young Ghost Wollyhop • Young Pale Wollyhop • Young Yellow Wollyhop
Vegetation Asphyxiating Moldclump • Bloominous Stemple • Bouncy Mushroom • Bramble • Browncap • Burgeoning Spiderwort • Capstalk • Carnation Candypop • Colossal Glowcap • Common Glowcap • Crimson Candypop • Demantoid Candypop • Flukeweed • Golden Candypop • Hydroe Bramble • Ivory Candypop • Kingcap • Lapis Lazuli Candypop • Lilypad • Monarch Candypop • Mouthy Shootplant • Nectar Grass • Orbular Pollenspout • Pellet Posy • Pellet Vine • Shockcap • Slate Candypop • Sparklium Candypop • Spiny Spiderwort • Spotcap • Springpetal • Sunset Spiderwort • Thorned Posy • Vine • Violet Candypop • Weeping Posy • Wickweed
Collectibles
Data file • Fruit (list) • Nugget • Sparklium • Treasure • Upgrades
Black nectar • Hammer seed • Knuckle seed • Nectar • Ultra-bitter spray • Ultra-hot spray • Ultra-minty spray • Ultra-spicy spray • Ultra-sweet spray • Ultra-toxic spray • Whip seed
Hazards
Acid • Adhesive • Blunt force • Bubble • Electricity • Explosion • Fire • Ice • Lubricant • Mud • Panic • Poison • Spore • Water
Obstacles and objects
Acid pool • Bamboo gate • Bomb rock • Boulder • Brick gate • Burrow-nit nest • Cardboard box • Climbing stick • Clipboard • Clog • Cobblestone block • Conveyor belt • Conveyor switch • Cryogenic bomb rock • Crystal • Crystal gate • Crystal nodule • Crystal stalactite • Dazzling bomb rock • Egg • Electric bulb gate • Electric wire gate • Electrical wire • Electrode • Elevator block • Elevator platform • Escape geyser • Fire geyser • Fire rhizome gate • Flame • Flukeweed dam • Fragment bridge (bridge fragment) • Frozen surface • Gas pipe • Glowstem • Hay slope (hay stack) • Ice chunk • Incendiary bomb rock • Iron ball • Jackwig hive • Liftable elevator • Metal block • Metal pipe • Mine • Mine rock • Mitite bomb • Mud puddle • Nectar pool • Oil slick • Phosbat pod • Pit • Plasm • Poison rhizome gate • Pulley elevator • Rain droplet • Rectangular paper bag • Reinforced gate • Rhizome gate • Rock • Rubble • Rusted rod • Sand pit • Sky Dumple cluster • Smoke bomb rock • Snowball • Soil block • Soil gate • Soil mound • Stick bridge • Sweetgum pod • Tin box • Triangular paper bag • Trowel • Tunnel • Water geyser • Water pool • Web • Wooden stake
Gameplay
Achievements • Caravan • Dialogue • Hints • HocoPad • Murals • Options • Pikpik carrot • Soul • Soundtrack • Squad desertion • Sunset • Temperature • Weather • Game modes (Story Mode • Battle Mode • Challenge Mode • Bottomless Abyss • Randomizer)
Other
Changes during development • Gallery
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