Water Dumple
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| Scientific name | Ichthyosa felinis | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Cannicus |
| Class | Vegeterii |
| Family | Grub-dog |
| Genus | Itchthyosa |
| Species | Felinis |
Water Dumples are members of the grub-dog family that are most commonly found in water but can survive on land as well, usually appearing in groups. If a Water Dumple senses a nearby Pikmin or leader, it will give chase and continue pursuing them for a considerable distance before returning to its original position. They have one simple bite attack that can grab only a few Pikmin at a time, and if attacked, they may shake any Pikmin off of their bodies.
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In fanon games
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In Pikimon
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikimon, a fanon game created by Lazer. |
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Move list
- Start - Headbutt
- Start - Bite
- Lv. 7 - Water Gun
- Lv. 10 - Water Blast
- Lv. 15 - Crunch
- Lv. 20 - Aqua Jet
- Lv. 25 - Aqua Ring
- Lv. 30 - Hydro Pump
- Lv. 35 - Muddy Water
- Lv. 50 - Blue Tsunami
- HM03 - Surf
- HM04 - Waterfall
Evolutions
None.
Pre-evolutions
None.
In Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version)
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Silver Lake, Sandy Beach | ||
| Caves | Frost Sea, Stagent Sea | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
In Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version), Water Dumples appear at Silver Lake and Sandy Beach, as well as in sublevels three and four of Frost Sea and sublevels four, nine, and thirteen of Stagent Sea.
In Pikmin 4: The World to Free
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| Scientific name | Ichthyosa felinis | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Sanhatten's Beach | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 6 | ||
| Poko value |  × 15
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
The Water Dumple appears in Pikmin 4: The World to Free, and can be found at Sanhatten's Beach.
Notes
Tike's notes
- “I'm quite shocked to know a species so different from the grub-dog family is part of it. Their dietary habits stay the same, but they are amphibious and prefer water. They are also blind, so they depend on sound waves to locate food. I just wonder why such creatures love living nearby harsh waters like the ones in Sanhatten's Beach.”
Alice's notes
- “These stubborn creatures think they can just relax in water and chow any Pikmin nearby, yet are unbelievably lazy with a habit of sneaking up on people. It's very annoying and if I could, I would bring it down in a fist-fighting match. Maybe I'm getting a bit carried away by this idea.”
Captain Pikmin's notes
- “Since they are mainly in the water, fighting them without Blue Pikmin may become a problem. Watch out though, because they can pair up and eat your team pretty quickly.”
In Pikmin V
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| Scientific name | Ichthyosa felinis | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Sealed Valley, Clear Creek | ||
| Caves | Bog Network, Drainage Shaft | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 5 | ||
| Health | 200 | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
Water Dumples appear in Pikmin V with significantly more vitality–they have the same health value as before, but the rest of the game has scaled down by 60%. The game introduces a boss variant of the creature, the Serpentine Dumpeel. Brittany's notes on the Water Dumple also mention Nelle, or "Nellie", from Pikmin 4.
Notes
Brittany's notes
- “Olimar insists that this creature is a grub-dog, but to me, it seems too far removed. The body shape and feeding habits are similar, but the Dumple has gills for pete's sake, and it lacks many of the distinct features of the Bulborbs like their spotty backs. All manner of bizarre evolutions have happened on this planet, but there has to be some limit to it all. I'll have to contact Nellie and get her expert opinion–she's better with animal physiology than I am. A lot of my notes are still from the book.”
Olimar's notes
- “Although its defenseless body may look like easy pickings, it is a surprisingly capable attacker. It can lunge at your Pikmin to eat them, and it can buck off even a large number at once onto its front side, where they become the prey instead.”
Louie's notes
- “It has a taste and composure that lies in-between traditional red meats and seafood. While it can flexibly be cooked to either side, hitting the right balance in the middle is very difficult. The usual outcome is bringing out the worst of both surf and turf.”
In Pikmin Z
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Luna Pool, Lonely Pond | ||
| Caves | Lurking Lagoon, Empty Spaceport | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
In Pikmin Z, Water Dumples appear in Dewdrop Jungle, Neptune's Lake at Lurking Lagoon, Toxic Town at the Empty Spaceport, Luna Pool, and Lonely Pond.
In Pikmin: The After Years
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Caves | Wraith World and Destroyed Castle | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
Water Dumples in Pikmin: The After Years appear in Wraith World and Destroyed Castle.
In Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Valley of Regret | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
Water Dumples appear in Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War. They retain their normal abilities and mainly serve as aquatic enemies, appearing at the Valley of Regret.
Notes
Olimar's notes
- “The ship always complains about what I bring in. Having no new notes, all I have to say is that he'll complain about this...”
Ship's notes
- “Olimar says I complain about everything. Really, I just complain about once every blue moon... I hate his notes, and that thing is just REVOLTING!”
In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
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| Scientific name | Ichthyosa felinis | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 6 | ||
| Poko value | × 3
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
The Water Dumple is a returning enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its classic appearance. Water Dumples will remain inside or near bodies of water. If Pikmin are near, they’ll slowly slurk over to them before eating up to three of them. If attacked, they will hop into the air, scattering Pikmin everywhere. Water Dumples are much more effective in groups, usually appearing in groups of three or four. When in water, the Water Dumple moves much faster rather than moving on land. The mortal enemy of Water Dumples are Weighted Pikmin, as the Pikmin can not only enter the water but instantly kill a Dumple with a single throw on its back.
In Pikmin: Redemption
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Dawn Lake, Merged Nothingness | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
In Pikmin: Redemption, Water Dumples appear in Dawn Lake, as well as Merged Nothingness near the tower landing site.
In Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
Water Dumples appear in Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet and are smaller aquatic relatives of bulborbs. They attack quickly, which can make them dangerous when fighting them alone or with a small squad. However, they have less health than their land-dwelling relatives, which makes them easier to deal with; a bomb rock can dispatch a large group of them.
In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers
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| Scientific name | Ichthyosa felinis | ||
| Family | Grub-drog | ||
| Areas | Creature's Quay | ||
| Caves | Collapsed Reef, Spelunker's Locker | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 5 | ||
| Poko value | × 3
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, Water Dumples will appear to breathe through their mouths when not under attack. They will also try to eat Wogpoles when they are near, usually incurring the wrath of other amphitubers. Aside from that, they are identical to their Pikmin 3 counterparts.
Notes
Olimar's notes
- “For being a member of the grub-dog family, practically iconic for their buggy eyes, the Water Dumple is lacking in the eye department. Feeding on Wogpoles and other small creatures, this creature is mainly aquatic and can only leave the water for a few hours. It appears that it uses vibrations to sense things in its surroundings. Water Dumples are one of the few grub-dogs to lay eggs, with their spawn floating near rocks and cliffs.”
Louie's notes
- “Water Dumples taste best when deep fried. Whether or not you want to batter it depends on if you care more for health factors or texture. Its eggs can also be prepared into some delicious caviar, which pairs well with other dishes.”
In Pikmin: Sinister Incinerator
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Ancient Wetland, Mountain Springs | ||
| Caves | Aqua Labyrinth, Glowing Tunnels, Dark Field Cave | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
Water Dumples appear in Pikmin: Sinister Incinerator. They are found in the Ancient Wetland and Mountain Springs, as well as the Aqua Labyrinth, Glowing Tunnels, and sublevels three and six of Dark Field Cave.
In Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures
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| Scientific name | Ichthyosa felinis | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 5 | ||
| Poko value | × 7
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| Health | 250 | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
Water Dumples are aquatic enemies in Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures. They are usually found in or near bodies of water in groups of two or more, but they can survive on land as well. Water Dumples move faster in the water than they do on land. They can be defeated easily by swarming their backside with Pikmin. Make sure to whistle them back if it shakes them off to prevent them from being eaten. If they are in a group, a single bomb rock can dispatch all of them in a short amount of time.
In Pikmin: Wide World
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| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 5 | ||
| Poko value |  × 4
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| Sparklium worth |  × 5
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| Battle point value |  × 20
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
The Water Dumple appears in Pikmin: Wide World as a semiaquatic grub-dog from which the Acid Dumple evolved. It thrives in water, where it often stays while resting, though it can survive on dry land as well. It may be alone or with up to three other Water Dumples. Idle Water Dumples occasionally move around to reposition themselves after sitting in place for a while. When Pikmin or leaders are near, a Water Dumple will chase after them until they flee far enough away, at which point it will return to a spot near its original resting position. It will lurch forward in quick bursts and eat Pikmin and bite leaders directly in front of it. Extreme caution should be exercised around Water Dumples as they have much higher mobility in water than on land.
Water Dumples are small, blind grub-dogs that have a round, oblong body. They have a bumpy, purple hide and a wide mouth with thin, pink lips that are the same color as their rear appendages. Immediately above their lips is a pair of thin, black whiskers. Visible on their underside are several sets of gills that span the entire length of their body.
Although it may appear weak due to its size, a Water Dumple is a surprisingly capable foe. Charging Pikmin at it as a first attack is ineffective because it can muster enough strength to shake off all of its attackers at once with a jump, no matter how many there are, and will it immediately follow up with a pivot and a few bites. It also can not be instantly killed by having a Pikmin thrown directly on top of it, but a direct Purple Pikmin pound inflicts much damage to it. Worse yet, it is often found submerged partially or fully by water, meaning usually only Blue Pikmin are able to safely reach it, although it may be attacked by any Pikmin type while it is on land. However, a Water Dumple may be killed effectively by combining the two aforementioned strategies against it; throwing a few Pikmin onto it will distract it enough that it can not immediately retaliate against a swarm of Pikmin charged at it soon after, which often results in a swift victory with minimal to no losses. Upon death, a Water Dumple will roll over onto its back and go limp.
In ultra-spicy difficulty, the Water Dumple is more territorial, having a slightly larger detection range. Additionally, it will harmlessly splatter water around itself upon landing from a jump on land.
Notes
Data file #1 (all difficulties): Like most others of its kind, the Water Dumple is quick to defend itself. Try distracting it first.- Data file #2 (ultra-spicy difficulty only): Water Dumples are very protective of their territories. Keep your distance when passing them by.
Olimar's comments
“The water dumple is an eyeless, blind predator that relies on smell, sound, vibration, and sense of movement to locate prey. It is often found sitting almost completely motionless in water, where it reproduces and is able to make the most of its abilities, for extended periods of time while hunting. Its physiology grants it high agility in water, an ability it exploits whenever possible to gain an advantage over prey that falls into the water with it, and its whiskers provide superior vibration detection in water.”
Shacho's comments
“If one of these beasts could be tamed, could I ride on it and have it travel across some body of water? It would be a nice source of income if Hocotate had a surplus of shallow water. Like the Hocotate swamp...”
Marie's comments
“Water dumples are dangerous to owners because they have such a large mouth and big appetite. Because they have no way to see, you have to make yourself extremely distinct from the food you give one or you could become the main course instead. They prefer isolation and submersion in water, but do appreciate company and periodic affection.”
Louie's comments
“May be served deep-fried without batter to make a delicious meal, but pan-searing a seasoned slab of its meat and serving alongside fresh steamed vegetables and water dumple roe or caviar makes for a delightful dinner!”
Dolphin Lander's comments
“This cute little creature seems to know how to defend itself well from attackers, but seems to have difficulty in fighting off any that begin their assault while it is already defending itself. It's an unfortunate fault, but not all too important considering the relative lack of predators its size that share its habitat besides blue pikmin.”
In Pikspore
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Altitude Springs (Easy Mode), Spectral Garden, Foghorn Wetlands | ||
| Caves | Aquatic Ruins, Challenger's Cavern, Concealed Aquatica, Purple Pit | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
In Pikspore, Water Dumples appear in Altitude Springs in the jungle in Easy Mode, Spectral Garden in the outer beach area, and Foghorn Wetlands, as well as Aquatic Ruins, Challenger's Cavern, sublevels two, four, and six of Concealed Aquatica, and sublevels one and two of the Purple Pit. They appear in massive numbers in Foghorn Wetlands, keeping to the water during normal days but moving onto land during rainy days. Their eggs can be found floating in the water and can be brought to the Onions for one Pikmin seed for each egg.