Luckloach
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| Family | Rototail |
The Luckloach is a species of rototail with an unpredictable behavior.
In fanon games
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In Pikmin: Interstellar Cryptid
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| Scientific name | Caudacutis quattetalis | ||
| Family | Rototail | ||
| Areas | Golden Spring | ||
| Carry weight | 6 | ||
| Max. carriers | 12 | ||
| Seed worth | 10 | ||
| Attacks | Eats, crushes, and freezes Pikmin, incites panic and confusion | ||
The Luckloach is an enemy that appears in the Pikmin: Interstellar Cryptid DLC, Operation: Rubber Ducky Overboard. Despite their name, they don't resemble loaches at all, but rather unicorn fish instead. They're green and have dark purple pupils. Their name refers to both their tailfin, which resembles a four-leaf clover and spins like a propeller, and their dicey nature that can seriously hinder those not expecting it. Normally, they're content to merely pick off Pikmin individually, but if left to feed for too long, or if attacked, they'll change their strategy. Depending on the color of their eyes, they'll use different attacks: if their eyes are cyan, they'll spit a cooling agent that freezes Pikmin before using one of its more fatal attacks; if their eyes are brown, they'll breach out of the water and fall back in onto their side, crushing whatever they fall onto; if their eyes are grey, they'll spit a black ink that makes Pikmin panic; lastly, if their eyes are pink, they'll spit a rose-colored ink that confuses Pikmin. Since Diver Pikmin are the only type capable of crossing over water, albeit for a limited amount of time, one must be wary of what the crazy fish is about to do next to ensure success.
Notes
Olimar's notes
- “It resembles a unicorn fish in terms of morphology, even possessing the signature nose-like protrusion. However, it lives exclusively in freshwater ecosystems. The idea of a freshwater fish being closely related to a saltwater fish is surprisingly common in nature, on this planet and others. They possess multiple different defense mechanisms, and their eyes are known to change color depending on their current mood. They often use various tactics to deter competition every spring, when mating season rolls around.
Their rotor-like tailfins, signature of the rototail family, happen to resemble this planet's clovers. But unlike members of the clawnifer and helmit families, this appears to be a complete coincidence.”
Louie's notes
- “Sushi-grade specimens are not just good for sashimi–they also feel at home on the charcuterie board. Just as long as you can stand the pungent broccoli smell of their flesh.”
Alph's comments
- “Structural flaw: lagging reflexes
Weight: 6
The propulsion device on this model is a high-power motor not unlike a torpedo. It appears to have multiple defense protocols in place. I find its breaching maneuver to be the most dangerous in its arsenal.”
Brittany's comments
- “Being a botanist, I took interest in the little rotary clover sprouting out of its posterior. It's a real shame it isn't a real plant. Although I figure that if it were, the sight of this creature would be all the more grisly.”
Charlie's comments
- “It's the Swiss army knife of the natural world! It may choose to distract soldiers with an alluring mist, and if that doesn't work, it has at least four other strategic plans to employ! It's all a matter of keeping track of where your Diver Pikmin end up amidst the chaos. But no matter what it has, this toy submarine will never match my beloved rubber ducky!”