Editing Gatling Groink

{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2=y
|image=19gatlinggroink.png‎
|size=270px
|name=Megaplod calibersi
|areas='''''Pikmin 2'''''<br>[[Wistful Wild]]
|underground=[[Subterranean Complex]]<br>[[Cavern of Chaos]]<br>[[Dream Den]]
|challenge=[[Secret Testing Range]]
|attacks=Fires explosive mortars
|weight=10
|height=118
|max_pikmin=20
|seeds=12
|value=7
|vitality=700 (1200 on tower)
}}

The '''Gatling Groink''' is an enemy in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. It is a large biomechanical creature resembling a round goldfish with what appears to be a windshield between its two forward-facing eyes, two legs, a tail, and a mouthplate which covers a cannon that fires mortar rounds. The origins of the mechanical parts are unknown, much like the [[Man-at-Legs]].

Groinks can usually be seen patrolling caves and are known to actively hunt the active captain and his [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. A stronger variation of the Groink is found on top of hard-to-reach towers, giving it a wide attack range, which is especially annoying when they are in possession of a treasure and cannot merely be avoided. It attacks by initiating a cannon from its mouth and fires either one large or three small mortars (with very little time between firings). When the shells hit the ground, they explode and scatter any of the Pikmin in range and kill those at the absolute center of the blast; very rarely, however, Pikmin caught in the dead-center [[Gatling Groink glitch|are not killed]].

If used correctly and carefully, the Gatling Groink's cannon can be used to kill other enemies, and even airborne enemies. To do this, the Gatling Groink must fire at the active captain while he is standing near or under an enemy. If this is done correctly, it should be able to kill most large ground enemies in three to four shots. The shells will not harm the Gatling Groink itself, however. The Groink will also destroy every type of hazard except for [[Bomb Rock]]s. This can be very useful for destroying the two [[poison]] [[gate]]s in [[Wistful Wild]].

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==Fast Gatling Groink==
In [[Challenge Mode]]'s [[Secret Testing Range]], if a Gatling Groink is allowed to regenerate after it dies, it will sometimes come back as a sped up version that walks and shoots four times faster than normal.




==Killing Strategy==
The best method to attack it is to throw Pikmin onto its sides and back, as the front has a protective shield. Certainly the most effective strategy is to pummel it with heavy [[Purple Pikmin]], as each one carries a chance of stunning the creature, preventing it from fighting back. Once defeated, this beast will begin to regenerate its health, just as the [[Spotty Bulbear]] does, making it crucial to carry it to the [[Onion]], or [[Research Pod]] if underground. If not, it will [[revive]] within about two minutes, and then continue its attack. It is said in [[Olimar's notes]] that if its tail were incapacitated, it would be incapable of attacking; in fact, if Pikmin are thrown on the tail, it will be unable to use its mortar, but will attempt to shake them off. It is recommended to carry back any Gatling Groink corpse due to the fact that it can revive itself after it has been killed.


However, in the [[Cavern of Chaos]], they are accompanied by many [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s, in which case using an [[Ultra-bitter Spray]] would be wise due to the Bulborbs. In the case of patrolling Gatling Groinks, it is also possible to attract the Groink's attention, and then move to a position in which a bottomless chasm is between the leader and the Groink. The Groink's stride is often high enough to step over the safety barriers that ordinarily stop leaders, Pikmin, and other monsters from falling into the chasms. In this case, the body will be irretrievable, although any treasures it may have been carrying will fall onto a random location on the map.

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[[File:Gatlinggroink.jpg|frame|Artwork of a Gatling Groink]]
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