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'''Water Dumples''' are enemies in both ''[[Pikmin (series)|Pikmin]]'' games; they are members of the Grub-dog family, and act like Bulborbs (Most likely because they are close relatives of Grub-Dogs). They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue shellfish with relatively large mouths. The Water Dumples in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' move much more quickly and are bigger than their counterparts in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', but both can be defeated easily if [[Olimar]] and [[Louie]] are cautious and swarm them with their Pikmin. They also have "whiskers", much like real-life catfish. However, these are missing in Pikmin 2. Just like Bulborbs, [[Purple Pikmin]] work particularly well if this creature is found on land. A Water Dumple can be defeated easily by captains as it has few hit points. Usually more than one Water Dumple is present when encountered.
'''Water Dumples''' are enemies in both [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]; they are members of the [[Grub-dog]] family, and act like [[Bulborb]]s. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue cat- or shellfish with relatively large mouths and tentacles at the rear of their abdomen. The Water Dumples in [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']] move much more quickly and are bigger than their counterparts in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', but both can be defeated easily if the player is cautious and swarms them. Just like Bulborbs, [[Purple Pikmin]] will work particularly well if this creature is found on land. A Water Dumple can be defeated easily by captains as it has few hit points.


The Water Dumple returns in Pikmin 3 as highlighted by a screenshot from the April 17 Nintendo Direct. It is seen in the water near a lily pad.
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==Strategy==
===Pikmin 2 Notes===
====Pikmin====
See [[List of notes, recipes, and sales in Pikmin 2 #Water Dumple|here]].
Swarming it with a lot of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] is usually very effective. If these enemies are in large groups, however, and the Pikmin with the captain are few, it is likely that some Pikmin will be eaten, as the Dumples attack with quick lunges. It is advisable to either separate the creatures by luring them away from the group one after another, or to use only the captains. A strategy in defeating Water Dumples is to bait them, then when they are retreating, swarm them with either [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]]s, or rain Purples depending if the battle is on land or water.


==Gallery==
====Captains====
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Water Dumples are easily killed with attacks from either [[Leader|Captain]]s (both is more effective), and their attacks can be avoided without much effort.
File:Waterdumple.jpg|Artwork of a Water Dumple in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''.
11waterdumple.png|A group of Water Dumples.
Water Dumple.png
Pikmin 3 info 1.png|Water dumple in Pikmin 3
PikCatfish.jpg
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It is the only Grub-dog that looks nothing like a normal bulborb.
*It is stated in [[Louie's notes]] on the [[Bumbling Snitchbug]] that Water Dumples lay [[egg]]s.
*According to Louie's notes on the [[Bumbling Snitchbug]], Water Dumples lay eggs.
*The "felinis" in its scientific name may relate to its resemblance to catfish; felinis as in "feline".
*Despite being the size of dwarves, it can eat two Pikmin at once rather than one. They also cannot be "one-shotted" by Pikmin like other dwarves.
*Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in Pikmin 1, the Water Dumple's code name is "namazu".
*Their scientific name, '''''Ichthyosa felinis''''', loosely translates to 'Cat Fish'.


==Gallery==
<gallery widths="120" captionalign="left">
File:PikCatfish.jpg|Artwork of a Water Dumple in ''Pikmin''.
File:Waterdumple.jpg|Artwork of a Water Dumple in ''Pikmin 2''.
</gallery>
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{{Enemies}}
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[[Category:Cavern of Chaos]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Pikmin 1]]
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[[Category:The Distant Spring]]
[[Category:Valley of Repose]]
[[Category:Frontier Cavern]]
[[Category:Water enemies]]
[[Category:Perplexing Pool]]
[[Category:Citadel of Spiders]]
[[Category:Shower Room]]
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Revision as of 12:40, May 8, 2013

Water Dumple
File:11waterdumple.png
Appears in PikminPikmin 2Pikmin 3
Scientific name Ichthyosa felinis
Family Grub-dog
Areas The Distant Spring, Valley of Repose, Perplexing Pool
Caves Frontier Cavern, Citadel of Spiders, Shower Room, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages Creator's Garden
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages None
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages None
Side Story days None
2-Player Battle stages None
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks Eats Pikmin

Water Dumples are enemies in both Pikmin games; they are members of the Grub-dog family, and act like Bulborbs. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue cat- or shellfish with relatively large mouths and tentacles at the rear of their abdomen. The Water Dumples in Pikmin move much more quickly and are bigger than their counterparts in Pikmin 2, but both can be defeated easily if the player is cautious and swarms them. Just like Bulborbs, Purple Pikmin will work particularly well if this creature is found on land. A Water Dumple can be defeated easily by captains as it has few hit points.

Notes

Reel notes

This aquatic creature is a close relative of the bulborb.

Olimar's notes

A resident of freshwater pools and marshes, this aquatic creature regularly feeds on insects that land on the surface of the water. It shares a nearly identical skeletal structure with its close relative and terrestrial cousin, the bulborb. This may offer clues to its evolutionary origin and suggests that it only recently emigrated to an aquatic habitat.

Louie's notes

Deep-fry dumples without batter for all of the flavor with half the fat!

Strategy

Pikmin

Swarming it with a lot of Pikmin is usually very effective. If these enemies are in large groups, however, and the Pikmin with the captain are few, it is likely that some Pikmin will be eaten, as the Dumples attack with quick lunges. It is advisable to either separate the creatures by luring them away from the group one after another, or to use only the captains. A strategy in defeating Water Dumples is to bait them, then when they are retreating, swarm them with either Blues, or rain Purples depending if the battle is on land or water.

Captains

Water Dumples are easily killed with attacks from either Captains (both is more effective), and their attacks can be avoided without much effort.

Trivia

  • It is stated in Louie's notes on the Bumbling Snitchbug that Water Dumples lay eggs.
  • The "felinis" in its scientific name may relate to its resemblance to catfish; felinis as in "feline".

Gallery