Shearwig
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Particularly: the Shearwig's appearance in Hey! Pikmin. |
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| Scientific name | Himeagea volaris | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
Shearwigs are winged mandiblards and the males of their species. They have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped mandibles. They are slightly more aggressive than Male Sheargrubs and take leave off the ground to hover up high after having lost at least half of their health to allow it to steadily return. While up in the air, these creatures are still within the reach of a Pikmin throw, just one of which being enough to kill one. On the ground, if they are hit in the back, they will die instantly.
In Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2, like other mandiblards, Shearwigs have an affinity for chewing apart stick bridges and lose health while in water. Because take flight after being sufficiently harmed, they often inadvertently save themselves from drowning.
In Pikmin 3, Shearwigs fly almost all the time while fighting and swoop down to grab Pikmin and eat them. Instead of healing while in flight, they roost and go underground, and can fully heal in thirty seconds. They will go underground to heal when their health reaches twenty percent or lower and will emerge after it reaches fifty percent and prey are nearby. This makes them easy to strike down and deal good damage to, and makes them easy targets for Winged Pikmin.
In Hey! Pikmin, Shearwigs appear exclusively as part of the fight against the Queen Shearwig. They only fly around to serve as a line of defense, move towards a target while spinning, chomp on Pikmin, and eat them, all as commanded by the queen.
Appearance in Pikmin 3 (
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In fanon games
This is where users type their version of the Shearwig.
In Pikmin 251
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 251, a Pikmin 2 ROM hack created by PikHacker. |
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Areas | Foreboding Forest | ||
| Caves | Ivory Metalworks, Gambler's Den, Wooden Fortress, Steel Catacombs, Arachnid Asylum, Cryptic Kitchen, Pit of Misfortune, Endless Abyss, Doom Den, Perilous Pipeline | ||
| Challenge Mode stages | Bulbmin Gardens, Perplexing Pool, Haunted Halls, Conveyor Chasm, The Gauntlet | ||
| Battle Mode stages | Iron Battlefield, Broken Bulbmin, Perplexing Pool | ||
| Carry weight | 1 | ||
| Max. carriers | 2 | ||
| Seed worth | 3 | ||
| Poko value |  × 5
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin, destroys stick bridges | ||
Shearwig appears in Pikmin 251 with several changes. Unlike how they were in Pikmin 2, these enemies now move faster and have more health. They also begin flight at an earlier point, when they've only lost a third or more of their health. When flying, Shearwigs fly higher and fly for a longer period of time.
Notes
Olimar's observations
- “The Shearwig is one of the most troublesome varieties of mandiblard. The way they fly makes them even more difficult to fight. Is it just me, or do they fly higher and longer now?”
Cookin' with Louie
- “Chocolate-covered bugs were one of my favorite snacks as a child, and this bug is the perfect chance to relive those memories! Just dip it in milk chocolate and that's it! The perfect dessert is really that simple.”
In Pikmin 2: New Year
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Poko value | × 2
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
The Shearwig returns in Pikmin 2: New Year. Although it exhibits the same behaviors as in Pikmin 2, its coloring is drabber.
In Pikmin 4: The World to Free
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| Scientific name | Himeagea volaris | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Areas | Sanhatten's Beach, Trash Kingdom | ||
| Carry weight | 1 | ||
| Max. carriers | 2 | ||
| Seed worth | 4 | ||
| Poko value | × 10
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
Shearwigs appear in Pikmin 4: The World to Free.
Notes
Tike's notes
- “I question how these creatures manage to hold themselves afloat when they fly. Oddly enough, it has to do with their stomachs. When it flies, it lowers its body fat. It turns that fat into energy, which helps it fly faster and it loses about a third of its weight. That's why when they fly, they are a lot more hungry. They make sure to feed after their flight, or else, it can become dangerous.”
Alice's notes
- “They are bold. They are also quite loyal. When we meet their queen, they did everything to protect her. They remind me a lot of the Pikmin. They are also less aggressive than jackwigs. You know what, I like them. If only they didn't eat our loyal companions...”
Captain Pikmin's notes
- “Flying is what they do best, and to stop that best, you must bring them down to the ground. To do that, a strong shot at the body should do the trick.”
In Pikmin Eco
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| Scientific name | Himeagea volaris | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Areas | Bounty Canopy | ||
| Caves | River of Roots, Greenery Grove, Scorched Patches | ||
| Carry weight | 1 | ||
| Max. carriers | 1 | ||
| Seed worth | 4 | ||
| Poko value | × 2
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
The Shearwig appears in Pikmin Eco. It is an insect-like variant of the sheargrub species that developed wings to fly.
In Pikmin Forever
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
In Pikmin Forever, Shearwigs are more graphically and behaviorally updated, being able to react to the environment. It will give off a dim greenish glow in dark areas. If it can be struck out of the air, the Pikmin will hold on to the Shearwig until it lands, and they do not drop pellets. If it is attacked on the ground, it can either burrow and be forced out by a Purple Pikmin's impact, or it can fly into the air and be hit by a Pikmin. Winged Pikmin will automatically attack this beast if it is in the air and the winged Pikmin collides with the Shearwig. This enemy will choose to periodically migrate to different places on the map via flying, covering large distances. They can migrate to a total of five places on any given map, besides small challenge mode levels, and each time it is chosen randomly. Shearwigs cannot burrow on hard materials, seeking out softer ones like sand to burrow in.
In Pikmin TCG
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Shearwigs appear in the Pikmin 1 card set of Pikmin TCG. Their ability is to heal rather than attack during a turn.
In the Pikmin 1 card set.
In Pikmin V
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| Scientific name | Himeaga volaris | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Areas | Sodden Swamp, Mad Jungle | ||
| Caves | Bog Network | ||
| Carry weight | 1 | ||
| Max. carriers | 1 | ||
| Seed worth | 3 | ||
| Health | 30 | ||
| Attacks | Swoops down to eat Pikmin | ||
The Shearwig appears in Pikmin V, behaving as it did in Pikmin 3. While the two sexes of Sheargrub, the females and males, have regained their ability to destroy bridges, the Shearwig has not. Brittany's notes make reference to the Queen Shearwig from Hey! Pikmin.
Notes
Brittany's notes
- “The sexual dimorphism of Shearwigs has become more extreme than those of Sheargrubs. The males developed wings and became the sole providers of food, while the females remain underground their whole lives and continually reproduce once they are able. The one exception is during a famine, where a specific female individual will trigger a tremendous surge in testosterone and growth hormones and emerge as a leader of the men. The exact mechanics behind this process are currently unknown.”
Olimar's notes
- “Shearwigs fly immediately after surfacing, making charging futile unless you have Winged Pikmin. Their movement is erratic, but a single good hit from a Yellow Pikmin or while diving will knock them down.”
Louie's notes
- “Pulverize in a meat grinder, mix with your favorite vegetables and some butter, and bake in a crust to make a mean pie. The wings give it a nice crunch.”
In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
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| Scientific name | Himeagea volaris | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Carry weight | 1 | ||
| Max. carriers | 2 | ||
| Seed worth | 4 | ||
| Poko value | × 1
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
The Shearwig is a returning enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its design throughout the Pikmin series. Shearwigs remain underground, usually in large groups, burrowing out of the ground when approached. Once engaged in combat, they can eat up to one Pikmin at a time. However, if attacked, they will fly into the air. In the air, they cannot be attacked by any Pikmin, and will quickly heal before flying back down and returning to the fight. They can even swoop down and snatch Pikmin to eat while flying. The best way of taking out Shearwigs is by attacking them with Yellow Pikmin or Winged Pikmin. Iguana Pikmin can also hit them midair with their tongues. Shearwigs can also destroy stick bridges.
In Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures, a fanon game created by Neocraftz1553. |
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| Scientific name | Himeagea volaris | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Carry weight | 1 | ||
| Max. carriers | 2 | ||
| Seed worth | 3 | ||
| Poko value | × 4
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| Health | 100 | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
The Shearwig (トビンコ?, lit.: "Flying Parrot") is a mandiblard appearing in Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures. These foes have green, vaguely peanut-shaped bodies with translucent wings and large mandibles, and will deconstruct any nearby wooden bridges. Shearwigs are unique from the other mandiblards in that they take flight after burrowing out of the ground. Although they do not fly very high up, Pikmin still can not reach them without being thrown. A Shearwig will fly near a Pikmin, swoop down, fly back up with it still in its mouth, and start chewing on it. There are only a few seconds to save the Pikmin before it is killed, but it can only eat one Pikmin at a time. A direct throw onto its back or at its belly will kill it instantly, and free the Pikmin if it had one. If the throw is imprecise, then the Shearwig will only take a little damage and be knocked onto the ground, but it will be vulnerable to ground attacks. Knocking it into water will deplete more of its health, like with other sheargrubs, but it will proceed to fly out shortly thereafter. Explosions, such as that from bomb rocks, will force a buried Shearwig out of hiding.
In Pikspore
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikspore, a fanon game created by DrTapeworm. |
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| Scientific name | Himeagea volaris | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Areas | Volcanic Wastes, Cliffside Meadow | ||
| Caves | Inside the Cliff, Arthropod Castle, Challenger's Cavern | ||
| Carry weight | 1 | ||
| Max. carriers | 1 | ||
| Seed worth | 4 | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
In Pikspore, Shearwigs are fairly common enemies. The darkfreeze variant is the Darkfreeze Shearwig.