Spotty Bulbear

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Spotty Bulbear
Scientific name	Oculus terribilis dotticum
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Distant Spring, Perplexing Pool, Distant Tundra
Caves	Frontier Cavern, Glutton's Kitchen, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages	Subterranean Lair, Emperor's Realm
Carry weight	12
Max. carriers	24
Seed worth	20
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Template:Taxa Spotty Bulbears resemble bulborbs with a different color and stature, and larger mouths with wider lips. They are black with red spots, and their face is a creamy yellow. Its large mouth allows it to eat Pikmin more rapidly and easily, making it a rather formidable foe. These enemies are often found with a number of following Dwarf Bulbears, which are supposed to follow this guardian as a source of protection and general aid.

In Pikmin 1, these creatures sleep if left alone, and have bloodshot eyes upon waking up.

In Pikmin 2, Spotty Bulbears have far greater maneuverability than other members of the same family, as well as a less focused patrol area; they have the ability to move almost anywhere in most areas, below as well as above ground. If the creature is defeated and its corpse remains, its health will steadily grow back, the creature reviving itself; after what may be minutes, it may return to consciousness, requiring a repeated kill, similar to the Gatling Groink.

In Pikmin 3, Spotty Bulbears are more resistant to bomb rocks, and if they can't reach the place their prey is at, they just stomp their foot and give up, instead of trying forever. They keep their sleepless wandering, but they also have a number of new weaknesses:

• They have lost the ability to revive.
• When a Spotty Bulbear snatches Pikmin, it stops to fling them into the air and land them down its throat. Then, it pauses for about two seconds and may burp. This small sliver of time should be enough for a wary player to escape or attempt an attack.
• Spotty Bulbears now emit a heavy, snarly breathing noise when giving chase, which can be heard from a distance, alerting players of their presence. When in a dark area, their glowing purple eyes can also be seen from a distance.
• If a Spotty Bulbear spots the player, it will now give a glance at the group, making it much easier to tell if the bulbear can see its prey or not.

In addition to all this, they can be momentarily stunned by being hit in the eye.

Notes

Olimar's notes

"A midsize subspecies within the grub-dog family, the spotty bulbear's unique feeding habits set it apart from other grub-dogs. The spotty bulbear patrols a set path searching for prey, instead of passively feeding on creatures that wander into a limited territorial range. When entering bulbear habitat, it is wise to proceed with extreme caution until the bulbear's patrol path can be clearly identified."

Louie's notes

"For an unrivaled green curry, peel away the spotty bulbear's skin, pulverize the juicy innards, and stew until curiously fragrant."

Alph's comments

"Structural flaw: eyeballs, back / Weight: 12 / It's sort of like... the rare, limited-edition version of regular bulborbs. I'm much too afraid to get close to them in the dark caves where they live, so I'm thinking about bringing a bomb rock next time. Couldn't hurt!"

Brittany's comments

"The red-on-black thing is very bold, but it's a vicious predator, soooo points off for that. It's big and tough and never backs down even when it probably should. Like some captains I could name."

Charlie's comments

"The first problem with this guy is that he never sleeps. The second problem is that he can gulp a whole platoon of Pikmin in one move. Well, not on my watch, buster! I'll make you wash down that meal with a dessert of pain!"

In fanon games

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In Pikimon

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Move list

• Start - Headbutt
• Start - Dash
• Start - Bite
• Lv. 10 - Crunch
• Lv. 15 - Flatter
• Lv. 24 - Nasty Plot
• Lv. 25 - Creep Out
• Lv. 30 - Earthquake
• Lv. 35 - Ground Rumble
• Lv. 50 - Earth Rumble
• HM01 - Strength

Evolutions

None

Pre-evolutions

Dwarf Bulbear -> Lv. 25

In Pikmin 4: The World to Free

See: Pikmin 4: The World to Free

Spotty Bulbear The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Oculus terribilis dotticum
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Jewel Citadel, Emperal Shrine, Secret Factor
Carry weight	12
Max. carriers	25
Seed worth	30
Poko value	× 500
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Spotty Bulbears appear in Pikmin 4: The World to Free.

Notes

Tike's notes

"Wow, a bulborb that is up in the morning. However, they are a subspecies, so they do have their differences. They have larger mouths, and their saliva is ninety degrees. How does its tongue even last in such heat? Well, it helps the chewing process go faster I suppose. They also seem to act like captains themselves, leading clueless dwarf bulbears the way."

Alice's notes

"I at times consider bulborbs to be kind of cute, but this guy easily is the ugly one in the family. They also are very nasty creatures, almost I can compare him to some of the nasty beasts we have in our world. At least I can give it credit for being a good fighter and being really brave. They aren't very smart though..."

Captain Pikmin's notes

"Since they tend to roam and then sleep, it's harder to sneak on them. Plus they got those annoying offspring on their tails... or, lack thereof. It best to take the little ones first, but I'll be careful. The leader is packed with power and it best to find a way to distract it."

In Pikmin Continues

See: Pikmin Continues

Spotty Bulbear The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Albino Fields
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin Continues, Spotty Bulbears appear in Albino Fields, following behind a Green Bulbear. Each episode, Crabbawabbaspicy gets new variants of Pikmin, and one of them is a parasitic Pikmin that took over a Spotty Bulbear.

In Pikmin Eco

Spotty Bulbear
Scientific name	Oculus terribilis dotticum
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	None
Caves	Bulbear Cave
Carry weight	20
Max. carriers	30
Seed worth	N/A
Poko value	× 200
Attacks	Buries Pikmin, eats Pikmin

The Spotty Bulbear returns to Pikmin Eco, but unlike in previous adaptations it is a boss, and the first boss encountered in the game. It is located inside the Bulbear Cave in Cloven Gardens, where it has eaten the first Log Tape.

Unlike its previous appearances in the Pikmin games, the Spotty Bulbear in Pikmin Eco is much larger than typical bulbears, but still smaller compared to the Emperor Bulblax. It patrols its sublevel relentlessly in a set path, behaving like a standard bulborb. However, after it shakes off Pikmin that attack it, its eyes turn red and it starts running. Any Pikmin caught in the way will not get eaten, but will get trampled instead and replanted in the ground. The bulbear will remain in this state for up to five seconds before it calms down and resumes patrolling. It can't be damaged in the front due to its tough skin, so the only way to damage it is to attack it from behind.

Notes

In-game entry

"Despite being classified as the top predator in most of its territories, the species has shown to be steadily declining in population, making this a now rare species. Unlike most related species, the spotty bulbear patrols specific hunting paths rather than a wide range, making it a surprisingly restricted hunter. These paths are taught to its young until they are old enough to fend for themselves and establish their own hunting territories."

In Pikmin Forever

Pikmin Forever This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Forever, a fanon game created by Scruffy.

Spotty Bulbear The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Oculus terriblis dotticum
Family	Grub-dog
Carry weight	12
Max. carriers	25
Seed worth	15
Health	1800
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Spotty Bulbear appears in Pikmin Forever.

In Pikmin V

This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin V, a fanon game created by En Passant.

Spotty Bulbear The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Latere terriblis
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Sealed Valley
Caves	Secret Shelter
Carry weight	12
Max. carriers	24
Seed worth	20
Health	600
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Spotty Bulbear returns in Pikmin V, without any major changes in its behavior from Pikmin 3. It does, however, regenerate its health as it did in Pikmin 2, at a rate of three health points, or point five percent, per second, which is faster than it did before. As said in Brittany's notes, it has its own genus separate from the bulborbs, and its scientific name has been corrected to remove the subspecies.

Notes

Brittany's notes

"A recent push has caused the oculus genus to split into three: one for bulborbs, one for bulbears, and one for bulblaxes. This is the only known bulbear, though, but it's justified by its unique behavior. Upon reaching maturity, it moves into a cave and claims it for itself, patrolling its territory and eating whatever it sees fit."

Olimar's notes

"Extreme caution must be taken around this ferocious beast. An ambush is nearly impossible and it can eat large quantities of Pikmin very quickly. Bomb rock ingestion is a good way to dispose of one, but if that is not an option, you will need to carefully time recalling your Pikmin so they can avoid being shaken off and becoming vulnerable to its bite. Patience is essential in wearing it down."

Louie's notes

"The rarity and ferocity of the bulbear make it a very expensive delicacy. This, combined with a unique gamey flavor, makes it a prized choice in prestigious restaurants."

In Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet

Spotty Bulbear The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Oculus terribilis dotticum
Family	Grub-dog
Challenge Mode stages	Tropical Tundra
Carry weight	10
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	12
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Spotty Bulbears, in Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet, are fearsome members of the grub-dog family. It has a tan face and a black backside with red spots, as well as purple eyes which glow in the dark. Most of the time Spotty Bulbears are found patrolling areas in search of prey, sometimes with Dwarf Spotty Bulbears in tow. Oftentimes these areas are caves, where only their glowing purple eyes give them away, however, they can also be found wandering out in the open in broad daylight.

Due to this creature being diurnal and awake almost every encounter, swarming is very ineffective most of the time, and as such a different approach is encouraged. Its larger mouth and lips allow it to grab more Pikmin with one bite, making it much more dangerous than its bulborb cousins. Its two stalky eyes are still weakpoints, however, and can cause this beast to flinch and release any Pikmin in its hold if a Pikmin is commanded to attack them. Its face is also fairly leathery, and thus, doesn't take any bonus damage from attacks, however, its back is hardened as well, making it take reduced damage, which still makes the face the optimal target. Feeding this creature bomb rocks is also a viable strategy, however, it takes two bomb rock ingestions to kill this creature.

In Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures

See: Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures

Spotty Bulbear The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Oculus terribilis dotticum
Family	Grub-dog
Carry weight	12
Max. carriers	24
Seed worth	14
Poko value	× 15
Health	1800
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures, Spotty Bulbears are large members of the grub-dog family, related to bulborbs and dumples. They have bigger lips, a tan face, and a black rump with red spots. They can eat more Pikmin at a time and are usually found wandering around the map, so they pose more of a threat than Red Bulborbs do. However, they can be defeated in a similar matter; swarm them from behind and aim at their eyes.

Although they are very menacing, if one is found sleeping, it can be easily defeated by swarming its backside before it has the chance to wake up, although it does wake up much faster than other grub-dogs. If one is found awake, patrolling an area, it's best to take it out by throwing Pikmin at and behind its eyes to prevent Pikmin from being eaten. Just avoid its jaws to prevent unnecessary casualties. This grub-dog takes less damage from bomb rocks than any other member of the family.

In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom

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Spotty Bulbear The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Sand Fortress
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom, the Spotty Bulbear appears at Sand Fortress on the third floor and in Perilous Cavern on the sixth sublevel. It is quicker than in Pikmin 2, and retreats to water when startled or in danger. If a squad of Pikmin is sent to kill it, the creature may flee farther if the group is large enough. When it does, It goes twice as fast. Also, the body of the Spotty Bulbear deteriorates after its death, leaving a group of Dwarf Bulbears in its place.

In Pikmin: Wide World

"It's a jungle out there!" This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Wide World, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.

The Spotty Bulbear appears in Pikmin: Wide World as a grub-dog that is exclusive to Arid Oasis and its caves. Its dwarf counterpart, the Dwarf Spotty Bulbear, can commonly be found nearby or following it around. Spotty Bulbearmin are the result of parasitic Pikmin taking over the body of a Spotty Bulbear. Spotty Bulbears can be found roaming parts of the area that are accessible to it. When a Spotty Bulbear sees a leader or their Pikmin, it will let out a heavy snarl and begin walking directly towards them.

They do not revive sometime after death, but their subterranean counterpart, the Vampire Bulbear, can.

Although almost completely identical to the Spotty Bulbear, the Sleepy Bulbear has completely different behavioral patterns.

Notes

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In Pikspore

Spotty Bulbear The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Foghorn Wetlands
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

In Pikspore, Spotty Bulbears often replace normal bulborbs in hard mode, though they occur naturally in Foghorn Wetlands and in a few caves.