Grub-dog family
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The Grub-dog family contains true Bulborbs as well as several other species in the Pikmin games. The most well-known member of this family is the Red Bulborb.
The Grub-dogs' name comes from Bulbie, Captain Olimar's dog that resembles a Bulborb. Moreover, Bulborb is derived from Bulbie. However, a Hocotatian dog looks very different than an earth dog.
Red Bulborb
- Main article: Red Bulborb
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The Red Bulborb is probably the most famous enemy in Pikmin and Pikmin 2, and is often just as much a staple for the games as the Pikmin themselves. The Red Bulborb was originally known as the Spotty Bulborb, but as other Bulborb variations were discovered, all with spots, it was renamed.
Red Bulborbs, like most Bulborbs, are largely nocturnal creatures and prefer to spend the daytime sleeping. They have a slow reaction time and can be overwhelmed by a large enough force, but caution should always be observed, as these gluttonous predators can swallow as many as five Pikmin at once. Attacking from behind will usually yield the best results, though the safest method is often just to toss heavy Purple Pikmin onto its back. Bulborbs are also surprisingly apathetic creatures, and won't wake from their sleep if one of their own is under attack.
Blue Bulborb
- Main article: Blue Bulborb
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Blue Bulborbs are usually different depending on the game they're in. In Pikmin: Distant Planet and PikSpore, they are simply a blue recolor of the Red Bulborb, sometimes with increased health. In Pikmin:Redemption, they are slightly different creatures with webbed feet and gills, adapting to the water. In Pikmin Wii, they live in water and pretend to sleep, only to viciously pursue and jump on your Pikmin when approached.
Brown Bulborb
- Main article: Brown Bulborb
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Another species similar to the Red Bulborb, the Brown Bulborb rolls around in mud to cool itself during the dry season. The mud sticks to its skin and hardens, giving its body large black splotches. Template:Clr
Green Bulborb
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The Green Bulborb is a smaller species of Grub-dog, about the same size as a Bulbmin leader. Like the Bulbmin leader, it patrols the area, hunting in packs.
Purple Bulborb
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These bulborbs are about the size of one on Pikmin 2's small Emperor Bulblaxes. They are actually female Red Bulborbs. They're heavy sleepers, so you can beat up on them from behind for a good couple of seconds before they start to retaliate. The problem is, once they've been woken up they won't go back to sleep. They'll just stand up on their legs and look around to make sure there's not a threat nearby. With their large mouths they can swallow many Pikmin at once, and after they take more than 50% of damage they'll begin to roar, which calls Bulborb Larva out of the ground to attack. This powerful creature could almost be considered a boss itself, but rather like certain powerful enemies in the first Pikmin games, it is more of a mini-boss.
Yellow Bulborb
- Main article: Yellow Bulborb
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The Yellow Bulborb is a creature very similar to the Red Bulborb in behavior, but it has adapted to live in arid climates. It can go for four months without water.
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The Yellow Bulborb is a very unique Grubdog being diurnal, and similarly to the Bulbear it will fake it's death.
Hairy Bulborb
- Main article: Hairy Bulborb
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A Bulborb variant which shares many traits with the Red Bulborb, Hairy Bulborbs are mostly white, with a brown nose and blue spots. The most notable characteristic of this particular subspecies is a plume of fluffy white hair on the creature's back, which insulates its body as an adaption to a colder habitat, and it falls off in battle.
Hairy Bulborbs behave similarly to Red Bulborbs, but are slightly more aggressive and more resilient to attack. They can still be overpowered with a large army of Pikmin.
Orange Bulborb
- Main article: Orange Bulborb
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The Orange Bulborb's appearance closely resembles that of other Bulborbs, but this particular variant sports an orange rump with black spots and a black face. Its yellow, bloodshot eyes are an indicator of this dangerous creature's vicious temperament.
As with other Bulborbs, you will usually find this animal snoozing. It does not have any particular resistances or special attacks, and can't stuff any more Pikmin into its mouth than its relatives, but approach with caution: as you will see from experience, Orange Bulborbs are especially easy to wake from a nap, and can often be extremely difficult to defeat without losing any Pikmin, even when using traditional Bulborb-fighting tactics.
Spotty Bulbear
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Spotty Bulbears are creatures which resemble Bulborbs in appearance, but are not identical. They are a bit shorter, with rounded snouts, large chapped lips, and a wide mouth which allows them to gobble up many more Pikmin. From a distance, they are easily distinguishable by their tan faces and black bodies with red spots. You will often see a Spotty Bulbear being followed by a group of Dwarf Bulbears.
These beasts slept most of the time in Pikmin 1, but still posed a realistic threat, as they were a good deal tougher than Spotty (Red) Bulborbs. In Pikmin 2, they are wide-awake during daytime hours, making them all the more dangerous. Instead of passively waiting for food to wander by, Bulbears will traverse set patrol routes while hunting, which can sometimes lead them in the direction of your camp. You should never leave Pikmin unattended in Bulbear territory unless you're familiar with its patrol path. Attacking a Bulbear can be especially difficult if it is being followed by Dwarf Bulbears, as they will quickly devour any Pikmin that fall to the ground. Mature Bulbears are also one of two enemies in Pikmin 2 that can revive itself after shortly after being felled, so make haste in disposing of the body.
Dwarf Bulbear
- Main article: Dwarf Bulbear
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Like the Spotty Bulbear, the Dwarf Bulbear appears in both Pikmin games. They resemble miniature Spotty Bulbears, but unlike Dwarf Bulborbs, are actually juvenile Bulbears. Bulbears in particular are known for hunting along set patrol routes in search for prey, but these immature grub-dogs do not yet have established routes, and thus rely on their parent to guide them towards food.
When by themselves, Dwarf Bulbears will behave just like Dwarf Bulborbs, hungrily sniffing at the ground while waiting for Pikmin to pass by, but they have a much higher reaction time than Dwarf Bulborbs and will not return to their original position after being disturbed. If an adult Bulbear happens to stroll by, these eager young creatures will bark and immediately fall into line behind the beast. Large numbers of Dwarf Bulbears can gather quickly in this way, so it's best to pick them off individually before they get the chance to clump. Sometimes the Bulbear is hidden, but you can tell it's there if the Dwarf Bulbear(s) are sniffing back and forth at a rapid pace and occasionally barking and walking forward a bit.
Red Bulbear
- Main article: Red Bulbear
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The Red Bulbear is very similar to the Spotty Bulbear, but is set apart by its nocturnal nature; the Red Bulbear sleeps during the day like most Bulborbs. In effect, it is a stronger version of the Red Bulborb, and is marginally stronger than a Spotty Bulbear. Dwarf Red Bulbears also accompany this creature in great numbers, also sleeping nearby. Template:Clr
Dwarf Red Bulbear
- Main article: Dwarf Red Bulbear
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Dwarf Red Bulbears are juvenile Red Bulbears and are commonly seen sleeping near them in great numbers. They aren't much different from Dwarf Bulbears aside from color, however; the exact same tactics used to defeat Dwarf Bulbears also apply to this creature. Template:Clr
Green Bulbear
- Main article: Green Bulbear
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What a Spotty Bulbear is to Dwarf Bulbears, the Green Bulbear is to Spotty Bulbears. Slightly larger than a Spotty Bulbear, it can eat 15 Pikmin at a time, and has double the stamina of a Spotty Bulbear. It will also regenerate health after death, meaning its corpse must be retrieved quickly. Because Green Bulbears are commonly accompanied by Spotty Bulbears (which are, in turn, followed by Dwarf Bulbears), they are among the most dangerous of all non-boss Grub-dogs. Template:Clr
Giga Bulbear
- Main article: Giga Bulbear
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The biggest of all the Bulbears, the Giga Bulbear is the size of an Emperor Bulblax and is encountered in a very large arena. Because of its enormous size, it is able to devour an entire team of 100 Pikmin in one bite, so approaching it carelessly is extremely ill-advised.
Dino Bulborb
- Main article: Dino Bulborb
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The Dino Bulborb is the ancient ancestor of all grub-dogs. It is only found in the Lost Land, and is extinct everywhere else. It has sharp fangs, red eyes and yellow skin with green spots, and acts exactly the same as the Red Bulborb.
Sandy Bulborb
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The Sandy Bulborb is an anomaly in the grub-dog family. Being composed of mostly sand and grit, its body collapses into a pile upon death. It is debated whether this creature is even a true grub-dog or not.
Bloated Bulborb
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The Bloated Bulborb is dark green and is incredibly slow due to its gluttony, but has a little more health than the average Bulborb. Along with its green skin it also has two extra canines on each side of its mouth next to the existing ones to help it eat more, chew faster and slash its prey apart. It will also eat smaller creatures to restore its own health. Template:Clr
Jungle Bulborb
- Main article: Jungle Bulborb
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A rare species of grub-dog that lives in rainforests, the Jungle Bulborb is a deadly killer that can regurgitate its own stomach acid if awakened. Its back is covered in armor and moss, shielding its primary weak spot from attackers, and it can eat several Pikmin. It was once believed that these were juvenile Emperor Bulblaxes, though DNA analysis has proved otherwise. Template:Clr
Ghostly Bulborb
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The Ghostly Bulborb is the spirit of a deceased Red Bulborb. Instead of its red and white color, it has a grey body with purple spots and gleaming yellow eyes and it has lost its legs in exchange for a ghostly tail. It attacks the same way a Red Bulborb would, but it can now go through walls and other obstacles in its way. It abhors the touch of light, and will dissipate into Dark Matter if it touches light. Template:Clr
Jade Bulborb
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Oculus kageyamii ilia The Jade Bulborb is light green and is similar to other Bulborbs, but is notable for its ability to create razor-sharp shards of stone from its back when approached by Pikmin. These shards are launched at high speeds and may wound or kill Pikmin on contact. Template:Clr
Freshwater Bulborb
- Main article: Freshwater Bulborb
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A small Bulborb with gills and a mottled blue and brown coloration, adapted for life in the water. It is between a Red Bulborb and Dwarf Bulborb in size, but is just as ravenous as any other large Bulborb. Unlike most Bulborbs which spend most of their time sleeping, the Freshwater Bulborb ambushes Pikmin passing by. Template:Clr
Peach Bulborb
- Main article: Peach Bulborb
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The Peach Bulborb is immensely fat and thus moves considerably slower than other Bulborbs, but its bulk gives it both increased health and resistance to pain. The Peach Bulborb roams the area freely, and doesn't have to stop to eat Pikmin as it can grab them on the go while pursuing the rest. Its massive weight also lets it crush Pikmin underfoot, but it loses interest in its target easily and can be outrun by most Pikmin, so it's recommended to keep out of its way. Template:Clr
Zombie Bulborb
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The reanimated body of a Bulborb that is able to walk around. In addition to its innate hunger and resistance to pain, it turns Pikmin that it eats into zombies that fight by its side, making it considerably dangerous. Template:Clr
Mutated Bulborb
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A large Bulborb afflicted by radiation-induced deformities that walks with a limp, making it chase slower than a regular Bulborb. It's weak to Pikmin swarming its feet, causing it topple and lose a large amount of health. Though the Mutated Bulborb is weak, it self-destructs into a pool of poison and acid when killed, preventing retrieval of its body without the use of Green Pikmin. Template:Clr
Ivy Bulborb
- Main article: Ivey Bulborb
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The Ivy Bulborb is green and yellow, and so named for the covering of toxic plants growing on its skin. The Ivy Bulborb will seek out the bodies of enemies and eat them to restore health. Because of the toxins secreted from the ivy, the Ivy Bulborb's back can only be attacked with Lime Pikmin. When brought down to half health, however, the Ivy Bulborb's ivy covering falls off, leaving it vulnerable to all types of Pikmin. It can also be worthwhile to divert its attention with enemy bodies, and then attack it. Template:Clr
Pink Ivy Bulborb
- Main article: Pink Ivy Bulborb
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There is a slight chance that when an Ivy Bulborb eats an enemy body, it will roar and turn into a Pink Ivy Bulborb. The Pink Ivy Bulborb is almost identical to the Ivy Bulborb, but is much faster and can eat up to ten Pikmin at a time, in addition to the toxic ivy covering innate to the species. When killed, the Pink Ivy Bulborb leaves behind a pearl that is worth a whopping 100 Pikmin seeds. Template:Clr
Glitter Bulborb
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The Glitter Bulborb is a rare Bulborb that is adapted to eat metal. It's easily noticeable, as its entire back is plated in a hard black iron, and is so named for the metal crystallized on its snout. Oddly for a Grub-dog, the Glitter Bulborb is less of a danger to Pikmin as it is to leaders; the metal-crunching bite of this Bulborb is able to easily crush the metal space suits of leaders, dealing massive amounts of damage to them. It can also charge at leaders and Pikmin to send them flying from the impact. Template:Clr
Aquatic Hairy Bulborb
- Main article: Aquatic Hairy Bulborb
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The Aquatic Hairy Bulborb is closely related to the Hairy Bulborb, but lives underwater. The long hair characteristic of the Hairy Bulborb provides shelter for symbiotic creatures such as crustaceans and algae, which gives the Aquatic Hairy Bulborb a bit more of an edge compared to its terrestrial relative because its symbiotes can attack and poison Pikmin that try to attack it. It's advised to lure the Aquatic Hairy Bulborb onto land, and then attack with White Pikmin which will repel the poisonous creatures in its hair without being harmed, but be sure to keep them away from the Bulborb's hungry mouth. Template:Clr
Fiery Bulblax
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The Fiery Bulblax is found only in Pikmin 2, and is a rather odd-looking creature. Its entire body has a melted appearance, and one of its eyes is smaller than the other. This mean-looking creature's skin secretes chemicals which combust upon exposure to oxygen, setting its body aflame.
Only Red Pikmin can withstand the blaze this creature's body produces. However, if lured into water, the flames can be extinguished, making it a prime target for Blue Pikmin. Purple Pikmin can deal damage and potentially stun the Bulblax simply by being thrown, so they work well in any situation provided they're called back before they burn to death. Whichever strategy is used, use of a spray is advisable to avoid losing any Pikmin to this walking inferno. It's also possible to slay this beast with your captains if you have the Scorch Guard, especially useful on the second sublevel of the Cavern of Chaos, where there are three of these creatures.
Icy Bulblax
- Main article: Icy Bulblax
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The Icy Bulblax is one of many elemental Bulblaxes, distinguished by its light blue color and an icy chill that covers its entire body. It's so cold that it can only be attacked with cold-resistant Pikmin such as Cyan Pikmin, as all others will just freeze solid on contact, leaving them sitting ducks for the hungry Bulblax.
Watery Bulblax
- Main article: Watery Bulblax
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The Watery Bulblax is the polar opposite of the Fiery Bulblax; blue, and constantly secreting water from pores in its skin to keep itself covered in a film of water. The Watery Bulblax's liquid covering causes Pikmin to drown if they try to attack it, so Blue Pikmin are required to defeat it.
Sticky Bulblax
- Main article: Sticky Bulblax
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The Sticky Bulblax is orange and completely covered in a coating of sticky slime. As a result, only Black Pikmin can attack the Sticky Bulblax; all other types will become stuck to its skin like flypaper, unable to be freed unless the beast is defeated. Pikmin stuck to the Sticky Bulblax are left to the mercy of other enemies which will still try to attack them, though if a Pikmin is killed in this way, the Bulblax also takes damage.
Supersonic Bulblax
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The Supersonic Bulblax needs little introduction; it's like a Fiery Bulblax, but yellow, and crackling with electricity that races across its body, making it extremely dangerous. Yellow Pikmin are required to defeat this enemy, as all other types will be shocked on contact.
Acidic Bulblax
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A radioactive Bulblax that secretes a deadly acid from its body that will dissolve any non-Green Pikmin on contact, making it extremely dangerous.
Chemical Bulblax
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The Chemical Bulblax is a stronger version of the Acidic Bulblax with a striking red and green coloration that makes it easy to tell apart. It also roams the area, searching for any Pikmin it can find. This Bulblax's body is completely bare of any elemental aspect, so any type of Pikmin can attack its body. Instead, the Chemical Bulblax secretes acid from its mouth, leaving pools of deadly sludge as it goes along. It can also cough up acid straight forward when threatened. Although vulnerable to any type of Pikmin, the Chemical Bulblax's acid attack makes attacking it from the front extremely ill-advised, so it's safer to attack it from behind with a handful of Green Pikmin while keeping them away from the hungry Bulblax's mouth.
Bomborb
- Main article: Bomborb
A Red Bulborb infected with many explosive parasites that will eventually explode when it dies. It has slow reaction times compared to most Bulborbs, and may sleep for much longer than average. However, it is very dangerous while awake because it will not flinch from attacks. It is also guaranteed to explode some time after death, taking out any Pikmin currently carrying it, so it's recommended to avoid carrying this beast's body back.
Bomblax
- Main article: Bomblax
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The Bomblax is very similar to the Fiery Bulblax, but its entire back is covered in bomb rocks. When it spots Pikmin from a distance, it will roll lit bomb rocks toward them from its mouth. If the Bomblax is attacked from behind, it's likely to explode and take out any Pikmin nearby with it, so caution must be taken while dealing with this enemy; the easiest way to defeat one is to simply trick it into being caught in its own bomb rock's explosion.
Gaspook
- Main article: Gaspook
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A skeletal Bulborb wreathed in poison gas that either eats Pikmin, or attacks with bursts of poison from its mouth. Because it's undead, it has a high pain tolerance, and its poisonous cloud prevents most Pikmin from getting a hold on its back, so White Pikmin are strongly recommended for fighting Gaspooks.
Blaspook
- Main article: Blaspook
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The Blaspook is similar to the Gaspook, except it wields fire instead of poison. While the Blaspook can be attacked by any kind of Pikmin, Red Pikmin are recommended as the Blaspook's signature attack is a 360-degree burst of flame all around itself that sends Pikmin into a burning frenzy. Like the Gaspook, this enemy is highly resilient. When killed, the Blaspook will explode a few seconds after death, so whistle back your Pikmin before they get blown to bits.
Flying Bulblax
- Main article: Flying Bulblax
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A rare Bulblax with broad wings and a pink coloration. It locks its sight onto Pikmin from afar and swoops down to gobble them up as it flies across. The Flying Bulblax has no elemental affinity, so it can be physically touched by any kind of Pikmin without harm. However, it always flies high enough in the air that only Yellow Pikmin can consistently be thrown at it. Another viable tactic is to trick the Flying Bulblax into ramming into a wall as it dives, which downs it immediately and leaves it vulnerable to attack for a good amount of time.
Darkfreeze Bulblax
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A Bulblax infected by the Darkfreeze, recognizable by its dark coloration and vibrant blue veins, all encased in a frozen shell. It's as heavy of a sleeper as any other Bulborb, but while awake, it chases down Pikmin and leaders with deceptive speed. When the Darkfreeze Bulblax eats Pikmin, it also lets out some frozen breath from the sides of its mouth that freezes Pikmin in close proximity solid. Its back is too tough for any Pikmin to get a hold on, and even the ground it walks on its frozen and slippery. Ice-resistant Pikmin are all but necessary to fight one of these without heavy losses.
Horned Bulblax
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The Horned Bulblax is a large, dark green Bulblax that is notable for its complete lack of legs, and is named for the large horns on its head that are presumably just for show. Because it has no legs, it can only slither towards Pikmin at a snail's pace, but Horned Bulblaxes are typically found in large numbers that make them considerably more dangerous. Therefore, it is advised to fight Horned Bulblaxes one at a time rather than facing the entire pack head-on.
Doomy Bulblax
- Main article: Doomy Bulblax
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The Doomy Bulblax is a Bulblax infected by Doom Essence. It is one of the most powerful of all non-boss Grub-dogs as it can potentially turn your Pikmin against you by turning them into Doom Pikmin. It is also able to call nearby Bulborbs to its side, does not sleep, deals residual damage to leaders, and can crush Pikmin by jumping on them. Approach this beast as if fighting a Fiery Bulblax, but be sure to pay close attention to the Pikmin so that they do not become Doom Pikmin and attack each other. Template:Clr
Emperor Bulblax
- Main article: Emperor Bulblax
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The Emperor Bulblax is the final boss in the first Pikmin game. It lies dormant in its arena at The Final Trial stage until you approach, where it will wake up and hobble after your Pikmin. This beast resembles a flabby yellow Bulborb with small red eyes and a large, moss-covered backside.
Its attacks include licking the ground with its tongue (with the intent to eat any Pikmin that happen to be there), licking its face (to get rid of offending Pikmin), and jumping high into the air to crush and shake off Pikmin. The safest strategy by far is to have yellow Pikmin grab nearby bomb-rocks and have the Bulblax ingest them (without your Pikmin still holding onto them, of course). The more rocks in one gulp, the better. The explosion is enough to stun the titanic grub-dog, presenting the perfect opportunity to attack its fleshy face. Repeat this and a win is assured.
The Emperor Bulblax appears again in Pikmin 2, though this time is much smaller, much weaker, and much more common, appearing in multiple caves, sometimes twice in the same sublevel. Although it still possesses its signature rock-hard hide, it is significantly less mossy.
Toxic Bulblax
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The Toxic Bulblax is very similar to the Emperor Bulblax, but is white and covered in glowing fungi. In addition to the same attacks the Emperor Bulblax possesses, it has toxic breath and is also able to surround itself with poison gas. White Pikmin are recommended while fighting the Toxic Bulblax, but do not let the beast eat them, as it will actually heal itself considerably if it eats enough of them.
Emperor Bulbear
- Main article: Emperor Bulbear
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The Emperor Bulbear is both smaller and weaker than the Emperor Bulblax, but is no less ravenous and can still eat a large number of Pikmin if underestimated. It doesn't have any kind of protection on its back, so it can be damaged from all sides. At low health, the Emperor Bulbear will try to squash Pikmin with a high jump, but it has a long windup and cooldown, so it is still fairly easy to avoid compared to the Emperor Bulblax's jump. Template:Clr
Ghastly Emperor Bulblax
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The Ghastly Emperor Bulblax is the ghost of an Emperor Bulblax that floats above the ground. It has all the same attacks as a living Emperor Bulblax, but it can also move through solid walls to reach its target. This creature is also usually intangible and cannot be harmed normally; to damage the Ghastly Emperor Bulblax, it must be made to turn solid first. When killed, it leaves no body behind, as it disintegrates into mist. Template:Clr
Empress Bulblax
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The Empress Bulblax is a boss-class enemy in the Pikmin 2 game. It resembles a cross between a Red Bulborb and a gargantuan termite queen. Its girth has its head and legs dangling in the air, and it appears to be unable to eat on its own as it never once takes a bite at your Pikmin.
The Empress Bulblax seems to be vulnerable on all parts of its body, but attacking the head is easily the safest way to go about it. After a while, it will shake off any hostile Pikmin and roll left and right, crushing anything underneath and sometimes causing boulders to fall from the ceiling. It is one of the few bosses that can vary depending on where you encounter it, since later dungeons have the Empress continuously giving birth to ravenous Bulborb Larvae before and during the battle. The Bulblax can only be petrified if you release the spray on the middle of the monster's elongated torso.
Bulborb Larva
- Main article: Bulborb Larva
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Bulborb Larvae are only seen in Pikmin 2. These newly-born Bulborbs are without legs and do not yet have the unique color patterns that the adults display, but have white bodies with yellowish faces and what appear to be small pink tails.
These tiny creatures have exceptionally low vitality, being able to be killed with a single hit, but it is not advised that you make an attempt at them with your Pikmin, as the larvae eat them with incredible speed. Captains are usually used to deal with swarms of them. The little monsters are continuously born from Empress Bulblaxes located on Sublevel 8 of the Frontier Cavern, Sublevel 11 of the Hole of Heroes, and Sublevel 4 of the Emperor's Realm in Challenge Mode. Only a certain amount can be born, though it is a great sum to comprehend, and if you destroy enough of them, the Empress Bulblax may wake up and start giving birth again. They burst upon being defeated, meaning you cannot carry them back to the Research Pod, but they will sometimes release nectar for your Pikmin.
Water Dumple
- Main article: Water Dumple
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Water Dumples are enemies in both Pikmin games. They are part of the Grub-dog family, and while they may look different, in fact they act very similar to Bulborbs. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on the land as well. They resemble blue shellfish with relatively large mouths.
Water Dumples are defeated somewhat easily as long as you take caution and swarm them. Just like Bulborbs, Purple Pikmin will work well if you can find this creature on land. This creature can also be easily defeated by captains, as it has low health, and the Rocket Fist will do impressive damage on its last punch.
Rockborb
- Main article: Rockborb
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A Bulborb that is completly invincible except should Cyan Pikmin attack it, for some reason.
Empress Bulbear
- Main article: Empress Bulbear
Oculus terribilis matriarcha
A recolor of the Empress bulblax? I don't know.
Orange Empress Bulblax
- Main article: Orange Empress Bulblax
Oculus matriarcha orangium
An empress bulblax, but it eats pikmin.
Sausageborb
- Main article: Sausageborb
Oculus poultus
A fat bulborb that burrows.
Ghastly Empress Bulblax
- Main article: Ghastly Empress Bulblax
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A dead empress Bulblax Template:Clr
Icey Dumple
- Main article: Icey Dumple
Ichthyosa arktikos
Water Dumple + ice trail = this
Toxic Dumple
- Main article: Toxic Dumple
Ichthyosa toxicus
Water Dumple + poison trail = this
Magma Dumple
- Main article: Magma Dumple
Ichthyosa vulcanus
The Magma Dumple is a relative of the Water Dumple that developed tougher skin to suit normally intolerable conditions. It has a bright red shade, and usually hangs out around or within pools of boiling lava. Despite the fact that they can survive in lava, this is only because of their outer layer of skin. After they take a single hit, any surrounding magma will instantly burn through the beast.
Dino Dumple
- Main article: Dino Dumple
Ichthyosa Prehistoricus
A slower version of the Water Dumple that eats Pikmin at a faster rate.
Sky Dumple
- Main article: Sky Dumple
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Sticky, harmless, flying dumples. Template:Clr
Darkfreeze Dumple
- Main article: Darkfreeze Dumple
Ichthyosa atronos
Dumples able to freeze pikmin. Template:Clr
Penance Grub-dog
- Main article: Penance Grub-dog
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The ultimate grub-dog. Template:Clr
Galactic Bulblax
- Main article: Galactic Bulblax
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The ultimate grub-dog. Template:Clr
Titan Bulblax
- Main article: Titan bulblax
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The ultimate grub-dog.This can be considered the toughest so far as the battle with this beast extends into 2 games,and caused olimar great injurys Template:Clr
Darkfreeze Dumple
- Main article: Darkfreeze Dumple
Ichthyosa atronos
Dumples able to freeze pikmin. Template:Clr
Jungle Dumple
- Main article: Jungle Dumple
Ichthyosa feralis
Acid shooting dumple with legs. Template:Clr
Mushroomy Bulborb
- Main article: Mushroomy Bulborb
Oculus Kageyamii Cursus
A Bulborb that was afflicted by Puffstool spores
Cheesecracker Bulborb
Oculus Kageyamii Cheecrackeriimus
Like the Cheesecracker Puffle, the Cheesecracker Bulborb is really fat. These Bullborbs are the size, and the health size of four Red Bullborbs.
Blaze Bulborb
File:Blaze Bulborb.PNG Oculus kayegamii infernus A rare bulborb only found in very hot places. Template:Clr
Sudoric Bulblax
Oculus aestuosi
A Bulblax which has adapted to the threat of Pikmin by gaining the ability to use its sweat as a protective layer, Blue Pikmin and Bomb-Rocks are the only things that can affect this creature. Template:Clr