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The [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] have several '''enemies''' in [[PNF-404]]. With some exceptions, these are either predators or prey, and they have varied characteristics and appearances. Defeated enemies that leave a corpse can be returned to an [[Onion]] or the [[Research Pod]] to exchange for Pikmin seeds or [[Poko]]s. Enemies that don't leave a corpse upon being defeated normally drop some spoils, like [[pellet]]s (provided they haven't been [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], in which case, they drop some [[nectar]]s or [[spray]]s), or important items, like [[ship part]]s.

Predator enemies have varied attacks, and some take the advantage of [[hazard]]s to cause damage to Pikmin who are not immune to them. Offensively, enemies either eat Pikmin or maim them with attacks, both melee and projectile-based, and with effects that range from pushing the Pikmin off to outright killing them.

Other enemies are incapable of directly killing Pikmin, and are instead hunted by them.

==Bosses==
{{ToDo|Expand on the ''Pikmin 3'' info.}}
Some particular types of enemies are larger or stronger than the other, more common ones, but appear less frequently. These are known as '''bosses''', and normally only one or two of each type appear in the entire game. Given that battles against them are usually more difficult, the rewards tend to be better, such as a large number of Pikmin seeds, Pokos, or an important story-related item. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', defeated bosses do not respawn. This is not the case in ''Pikmin 2''.

The definition of a boss in the ''Pikmin'' series is not very clear. The most commonly held definition is that an enemy is considered a boss if it only appears in a few and specific spots in the game, it is stronger than other enemies and/or it guards an important item. Most bosses do have a specific or shared [[music]] theme, but this is not always the case.

A list of bosses can be found [[:Category:Bosses|here]].

==Behavior==
[[File:Pikmin Bulborbs.png|thumb|A [[Red Bulborb]] and a [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]] together, the two most iconic enemies in the series.]]

Most enemies roam around in a specific location of the [[area]], leaving only to chase after or run away from Pikmin or [[leader]]s. Some enemies are quite dedicated to their initial spots, returning to it after wandering too far. The locations in which enemies can be found sometimes depends on their nature. For instance, the fur-coated [[Hairy Bulborb]]s are better suited to cold environments, and as such, as commonly found in ice-themed [[cave]]s.

Some creatures keep a bond with others. To maximize the chances of survival, some enemies can be seen next to others, and oftentimes, interacting with them when a fight for survival is taking place. [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s, [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s, etc. are often found next to larger enemies of the same species or similar ones (in those examples, [[Red Bulborb]]s and [[Spotty Bulbear]]s, respectively). When under attack, they may scream in order to wake up their larger allies. Other creatures choose to follow a leader, normally of their own kind. An example is the [[Bulbmin]], who lose all sense of control should their leader perish.

Hostility between enemies is non-existent, but cases of enemies damaging each other are not. Some enemies may, if inadvertently, hurt others. This normally happens when they try to kill Pikmin or leaders. Examples include the [[Empress Bulblax]] killing her young, [[Gatling Groinks]] damaging other enemies with their shots, and [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]] boulders harming other enemies or even the launcher itself.

Enemies are normally killed by Pikmin attacks, which becomes easier the more Pikmin are attacking. They can also inadvertently kill themselves by ingesting [[White Pikmin]], falling off pits, or rarely, by coming into contact with certain hazards.

==In-game==
{{ToDo|If it's different, specify enemy intelligence and behavior in ''Pikmin 3''.}}

In the games, enemies locations are relatively evenly spread, in order to maximize the balance between exploration and combat, as to not overwhelm the player. More important locations, however, are generally covered by stronger enemies, requiring the player to excel in combat skill if they are to obtain the rewards that lie behind them. Analogously, easier enemies are encountered closer to the landing sites and the first floors of [[cave]]s.

Enemies that are killed do not reappear in the same day, whether they leave a corpse or not. Most enemies do however respawn after one or more in-game days have passed. In addition, some only appear in specific days, as is the case with the [[Goolix]] and the [[Mamuta]] on [[The Impact Site]]. Besides respawning, some enemies can actually [[revive]] after they've been considered dead, and a few have a natural [[HP regeneration]] mechanic.

Intelligence-wise, enemies have a very simplistic artificial intelligence system. Some bosses are hard-coded to perform more specific actions and reply to more specific events, but for the most part, enemies can recognize the presence of a Pikmin, when to attack, when to shake Pikmin off, when to return to their home spot, and not much else. On top of that, their path recognition systems are non-existent: when they want to reach a spot, they head directly towards it, with no regard to any walls or obstacles. This can lead to them getting stuck behind walls, endlessly walking in place.

This simplicity, however, is required to minimize the development costs and the processor usage, given that more complex path recognition systems could end up lowering the game's framerate. Another trick to minimize processor usage is to simply not render or recognize any enemy that lies beyond the camera's reach. These tricks allow the game to run smoothly without severely compromising the game and the enemies' livelihood.

==List==
The following is a list of enemies in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]. Names in '''bold''' belong to enemies that are considered bosses. You may also browse the available categories on Pikipedia, like [[:Category:Enemies]].

===Enemies in ''Pikmin''===
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* [[File:Armored Cannon Beetle icon.png|link=Armored Cannon Beetle|24px]] '''[[Armored Cannon Beetle]]'''
* [[File:Piklopedia Beady Long Legs.png|link=Beady Long Legs|24px]] '''[[Beady Long Legs]]'''
* [[File:Piklopedia Breadbug.png|link=Breadbug|24px]] [[Breadbug]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Burrowing Snagret.png|link=Burrowing Snagret|24px]] '''[[Burrowing Snagret]]'''
* [[File:Piklopedia Dwarf Bulbear.png|link=Dwarf Bulbear|24px]] [[Dwarf Bulbear]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Dwarf Red Bulborb.png|link=Dwarf Red Bulborb|24px]] [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Emperor Bulblax.png|link=Emperor Bulblax|24px]] '''[[Emperor Bulblax]]'''
* [[File:Piklopedia Female Sheargrub.png|link=Female Sheargrub|24px]] [[Female Sheargrub]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Fiery Blowhog.png|link=Fiery Blowhog|24px]] [[Fiery Blowhog]]
* [[File:Goolix icon.png|link=Goolix|24px]] [[Goolix]]
* [[File:P1 Honeywisp icon.png|link=Honeywisp|24px]] [[Honeywisp]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Iridescent Flint Beetle.png|link=Iridescent Flint Beetle|24px]] [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Male Sheargrub.png|link=Male Sheargrub|24px]] [[Male Sheargrub]]
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* [[File:Piklopedia Mamuta.png|link=Mamuta|24px]] [[Mamuta]]
* [[File:Pearly Clamclamp icon.png|link=Pearly Clamclamp|24px]] [[Pearly Clamclamp]]
* [[File:Puffstool icon.png|link=Puffstool|24px]] '''[[Puffstool]]'''
* [[File:Piklopedia Puffy Blowhog.png|link=Puffy Blowhog|24px]] [[Puffy Blowhog]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Shearwig.png|link=Shearwig|24px]] [[Shearwig]]
* [[File:Smoky Progg icon.png|link=Smoky Progg|24px]] '''[[Smoky Progg]]'''
* [[File:Piklopedia Spotty Bulbear.png|link=Spotty Bulbear|24px]] [[Spotty Bulbear]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Red Bulborb.png|link=Spotty Bulborb|24px]] [[Spotty Bulborb]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Swooping Snitchbug.png|link=Swooping Snitchbug|24px]] [[Swooping Snitchbug]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Water Dumple.png|link=Water Dumple|24px]] [[Water Dumple]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Wogpole.png|link=Wogpole|24px]] [[Wogpole]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Wollywog.png|link=Wollywog|24px]] [[Wollywog]]
* [[File:Piklopedia Yellow Wollywog.png|link=Yellow Wollywog|24px]] [[Yellow Wollywog]]
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Category: [[:Category:Pikmin 1 enemies|''Pikmin 1'' enemies]]

===Enemies in ''Pikmin 2''===
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*[[File:Piklopedia Anode Beetle.png|link=Anode Beetle|24px]] [[Anode Beetle]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Anode Dweevil.png|link=Anode Dweevil|24px]] [[Anode Dweevil]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Antenna Beetle.png|link=Antenna Beetle|24px]] [[Antenna Beetle]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Armored Cannon Beetle Larva.png|link=Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|24px]] [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Beady Long Legs.png|link=Beady Long Legs|24px]] '''[[Beady Long Legs]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Breadbug.png|link=Breadbug|24px]] [[Breadbug]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Bulbmin.png|link=Bulbmin|24px]] [[Bulbmin]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Bulborb Larva.png|link=Bulborb Larva|24px]] [[Bulborb Larva]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Bumbling Snitchbug.png|link=Bumbling Snitchbug|24px]] [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Burrowing Snagret.png|link=Burrowing Snagret|24px]] '''[[Burrowing Snagret]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Careening Dirigibug.png|link=Careening Dirigibug|24px]] [[Careening Dirigibug]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Caustic Dweevil.png|link=Caustic Dweevil|24px]] [[Caustic Dweevil]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Cloaking Burrow-nit.png|link=Cloaking Burrow-nit|24px]] [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Creeping Chrysanthemum.png|link=Creeping Chrysanthemum|24px]] [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Decorated Cannon Beetle.png|link=Decorated Cannon Beetle|24px]] [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Doodlebug.png|link=Doodlebug|24px]] [[Doodlebug]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Dwarf Bulbear.png|link=Dwarf Bulbear|24px]] [[Dwarf Bulbear]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Dwarf Orange Bulborb.png|link=Dwarf Orange Bulborb|24px]] [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Dwarf Red Bulborb.png|link=Dwarf Red Bulborb|24px]] [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Emperor Bulblax.png|link=Emperor Bulblax|24px]] '''[[Emperor Bulblax]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Empress Bulblax.png|link=Empress Bulblax|24px]] '''[[Empress Bulblax]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Female Sheargrub.png|link=Female Sheargrub|24px]] [[Female Sheargrub]]
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*[[File:Piklopedia Fiery Blowhog.png|link=Fiery Blowhog|24px]] [[Fiery Blowhog]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Fiery Bulblax.png|link=Fiery Bulblax|24px]] [[Fiery Bulblax]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Fiery Dweevil.png|link=Fiery Dweevil|24px]] [[Fiery Dweevil]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Gatling Groink.png|link=Gatling Groink|24px]] [[Gatling Groink]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Giant Breadbug.png|link=Giant Breadbug|24px]] '''[[Giant Breadbug]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Greater Spotted Jellyfloat.png|link=Greater Spotted Jellyfloat|24px]] [[Greater Spotted Jellyfloat]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Hairy Bulborb.png|link=Hairy Bulborb|24px]] [[Hairy Bulborb]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Hermit Crawmad.png|link=Hermit Crawmad|24px]] [[Hermit Crawmad]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Honeywisp.png|link=Honeywisp|24px]] [[Honeywisp]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Iridescent Flint Beetle.png|link=Iridescent Flint Beetle|24px]] [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Iridescent Glint Beetle.png|link=Iridescent Glint Beetle|24px]] [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat.png|link=Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat|24px]] [[Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Male Sheargrub.png|link=Male Sheargrub|24px]] [[Male Sheargrub]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Mamuta.png|link=Mamuta|24px]] [[Mamuta]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Man-at-Legs.png|link=Man-at-Legs|24px]] '''[[Man-at-Legs]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Mitite.png|link=Mitite|24px]] [[Mitite]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Munge Dweevil.png|link=Munge Dweevil|24px]] [[Munge Dweevil]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Orange Bulborb.png|link=Orange Bulborb|24px]] [[Orange Bulborb]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Pileated Snagret.png|link=Pileated Snagret|24px]] '''[[Pileated Snagret]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Puffy Blowhog.png|link=Puffy Blowhog|24px]] [[Puffy Blowhog]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Raging Long Legs.png|link=Raging Long Legs|24px]] '''[[Raging Long Legs]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Ranging Bloyster.png|link=Ranging Bloyster|24px]] '''[[Ranging Bloyster]]'''
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*[[File:Piklopedia Ravenous Whiskerpillar.png|link=Ravenous Whiskerpillar|24px]] [[Ravenous Whiskerpillar]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Red Bulborb.png|link=Red Bulborb|24px]] [[Red Bulborb]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Segmented Crawbster.png|link=Segmented Crawbster|24px]] '''[[Segmented Crawbster]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Shearwig.png|link=Shearwig|24px]] [[Shearwig]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Skitter Leaf.png|link=Skitter Leaf|24px]] [[Skitter Leaf]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Snow Bulborb.png|link=Snow Bulborb|24px]] [[Snow Bulborb]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Spotty Bulbear.png|link=Spotty Bulbear|24px]] [[Spotty Bulbear]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Swooping Snitchbug.png|link=Swooping Snitchbug|24px]] [[Swooping Snitchbug]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Titan Dweevil.png|link=Titan Dweevil|24px]] '''[[Titan Dweevil]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Toady Bloyster.png|link=Toady Bloyster|24px]] [[Toady Bloyster]]
*[[File:Ujadani icon.png|link=Ujadani|24px]] [[Ujadani]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Unmarked Spectralids.png|link=Unmarked Spectralids|24px]] [[Unmarked Spectralids]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Volatile Dweevil.png|link=Volatile Dweevil|24px]] [[Volatile Dweevil]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Water Dumple.png|link=Water Dumple|24px]] [[Water Dumple]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Waterwraith.png|link=Waterwraith|24px]] '''[[Waterwraith]]'''
*[[File:Piklopedia Watery Blowhog.png|link=Watery Blowhog|24px]] [[Watery Blowhog]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Withering Blowhog.png|link=Withering Blowhog|24px]] [[Withering Blowhog]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Wogpole.png|link=Wogpole|24px]] [[Wogpole]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Wollywog.png|link=Wollywog|24px]] [[Wollywog]]
*[[File:Piklopedia Yellow Wollywog.png|link=Yellow Wollywog|24px]] [[Yellow Wollywog]]
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Category: [[:Category:Pikmin 2 enemies|''Pikmin 2'' enemies]]. Read [[Piklopedia]] for a more detailed list.

===Enemies in ''Pikmin 3''===
{{ToDo|Bold the bosses.}}
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* [[Arachnode]]
* [[Arctic Cannon Larva]]
* [[Armored Cannon Larva]]
* '''[[Armored Mawdad]]'''
* [[Baldy Long Legs]]
* [[Bearded Amprat]]
* [[Bug-eyed Crawmad]]
* [[Bulborb]]
* [[Burrowing Snagret]]
* [[Calcified Crushblat]]
* [[Desiccated Skitter Leaf]]
* [[Dwarf Bulbear]]
* [[Dwarf Bulborb]]
* [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]
* [[Female Sheargrub]]
* [[Fiery Blowhog]]
* [[Flighty Joustmite]]
* [[Hermit Crawmad]]
* [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]
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* [[Joustmite]]
* [[Male Sheargrub]]
* [[Medusal Slurker]]
* [[Nectarous Dandelfly]]
* [[Peckish Aristocrab]]
* [[Pellet Posy]]
* [[Phosbat]]
* '''[[Plasm Wraith]]'''
* [[Puckering Blinnow]]
* [[Puffy Blowhog]]
* [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]]
* '''[[Quaggled Mireclops]]'''
* [[Red Spectralid]]
* [[Orange Bulborb]]
* '''[[Sandbelching Meerslug]]'''
* [[Scornet]]
* '''[[Scornet Maestro]]'''
* [[Shaggy Long Legs]]
* [[Shearwig]]
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* [[Skeeterskate]]
* [[Skutterchuck]]
* [[Skitter Leaf]]
* [[Spotty Bulbear]]
* [[Sputtlefish]]
* [[Swarming Sheargrub]]
* [[Swooping Snitchbug]]
* [[Toady Bloyster]]
* '''[[Vehemoth Phosbat]]'''
* [[Waddlepus]]
* [[Watery Blowhog]]
* [[Water Dumple]]
* [[Whiptongue Bulborb]]
* [[White Spectralid]]
* [[Wogpole]]
* [[Yellow Spectralid]]
* [[Yellow Wollywog]]
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Category: [[:Category:Pikmin 3 enemies|''Pikmin 3'' enemies]]

==Enemy reel==
{{main|Enemy reel}}

The enemy reel is a special movie at the end of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. It showcases short clips featuring all enemies in the game, accompanied by a minor description of each.

==Piklopedia==
[[File:PuffyBlowhogPiklopedia.jpg|thumb|left|Screenshot of the Piklopedia.]]
{{main|Piklopedia}}

The Piklopedia is a catalog of enemies and plants, available before entering an [[area]] at the start of a day in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. This list is filled with enemy entries as they are killed in the game. Each entry also details the amount of Pokos the enemy is worth, how many of them have been killed so far, Olimar and Louie's notes, and it allows the player to view them roaming around and eat thrown [[Pikpik carrot]]s, using a free camera mode.

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==See also==
*[[Hazard]]
*[[Obstacle]]
*[[Sunset]]

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