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The '''Goolix''' ({{j|ミズモチ|Mizu Mochi|Water {{w|Mochi}}}}) is a watery [[enemy]] in the [[Pikmin (game)|first ''Pikmin'' game]]. It resembles a blue amoeba with two nuclei, a blue one and a larger yellow one. Upon approaching its location, it emerges from the ground. It stretches around to engulf [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] who happen to be in its path, and drowns [[Red Pikmin]] and [[Yellow Pikmin]], which cannot breathe in [[water]]. The only Pikmin invulnerable to it are [[Blue Pikmin]].
The '''Goolix''' ({{j|ミズモチ|Mizu Mochi|Water {{w|Mochi}}}}) is a watery boss in the [[Pikmin (game)|first ''Pikmin'' game]]; on approaching its location, it emerges from the ground. It resembles a blue amoeba with two nuclei (a blue one and a larger yellow one). It stretches around to engulf [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] who happen to be in its path and drowns them out with its aquatic properties. The only Pikmin invulnerable to it are [[Blue Pikmin]], due to it being composed mostly of [[water]]. It is only found in [[The Impact Site]] on odd-numbered days starting from day 9 (even-numbered days starting from day 8 will have the [[Mamuta]] instead).
 
While it has not reappeared since the original ''Pikmin'' game, a similar creature, the [[Foolix]], appears in {{p4}} belonging to the [[Goolix family]].


==Stats==
==Stats==
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|regen1 = Unknown
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==Behavior==
The Goolix remains invisible and is inactive until Olimar or a Pikmin approaches its area. When this happens the creature will reveal itself, scattering any nearby Pikmin. When active, it will slink around, aiming for Olimar. It has no specific attacks, but its touch will damage Olimar and cause any non-blue Pikmin to suffer from the water effect. Only [[Blue Pikmin]] can penetrate the Goolix's membrane and attack one of its two cores. When under attack, the only threat the creature poses is flinging Pikmin from it, possibly causing them to lose their [[Maturity|flowers or buds]]. Once defeated, the Goolix will dissolve, leaving four 5-pellets and no corpse.
==Location==
It is only found in [[The Impact Site]], on odd-numbered days starting from day 9 (even-numbered days starting from day 8 will have the [[Mamuta]] instead). It is located in the middle of the large tree trunk base.
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
Its large, yellow nucleus is completely impervious to damage, while the smaller, blue one can be pummeled by [[Blue Pikmin]]. The Pikmin can damage the Goolix this way, but the process takes a long time.
During the battle, the creature will attempt to chase after Olimar, but will be limited if Pikmin are attacking its small core; the more Pikmin attacking, the less it can move. Once the Goolix is stretched out, the two cores can be made to snap against one another, which causes a good amount of damage to the Goolix. There are two ways to make the core snap: either [[whistle]] the Pikmin attacking the small core, which will make it bump against the large core, or throw a Pikmin directly on top of the large core, which will make it clank against the smaller one. Of course, the more stretched out the Goolix is, the more violent the collision between nuclei, and the more damage the creature will suffer. The more Pikmin are attacking the small nucleus, the more the Goolix has to stretch out to reach the leader.
Every time the nuclei smack together, the Pikmin involved will be tossed all around, so be ready to call them back. When it is defeated, its membrane breaks and its watery insides spray out in all directions, leaving no trace it was ever there, besides dropping 4 [[Randomness|randomly]]-colored 5-[[pellet]]s.
If the Goolix is near the right of the tree-stump arena and the yellow, brain-like nucleus is hit by a Blue Pikmin, that Pikmin, or the other Blue Pikmin that are attacking the smaller, blue nucleus may be knocked into the out-of-bounds, forest-like terrain. Several occurrences can take place when this occurs: Either the Pikmin will slide around (throwing Pikmin onto this ledge reveals that it's slippery, as the Pikmin will slide off) and then fall off the ledge and into the area with the [[Pearly Clamclamp]]s or where the [[Main Engine]] was, or they slide too far for Olimar to call back (some will even continue sliding until they are off-screen and then will die). These Pikmin will be left behind unless you reset the day.


{{Notes|reel=y|voyage=y}}
{{Notes|reel=y|voyage=y}}
===''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide description===
===''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide description===
{{transcript|Floating within the greater water slime's transparent body are its dual nuclei. The greater water slime's nervous system is contained within its main nucleus, which displays a marbleized sheen. The greater water slime's secondary nucleus is beige in color and serves as a defense system to weaken prey and nutrients that have been absorbed through the organism's amorphous membrane. Prior to absorption, most prey will succumb to the watery membrane, which coats the greater water slime's body.}}
{{transcript|Floating within the greater water slime's transparent body are its dual nuclei. The greater water slime's nervous system is contained within its main nucleus, which displays a marbleized sheen. The greater water slime's secondary nucleus is beige in color and serves as a defense system to weaken prey and nutrients that have been absorbed through the organism's amorphous membrane. Prior to absorption, most prey will succumb to the watery membrane, which coats the greater water slime's body.}}
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{{transcript|This mysterious creature consists of dual nuclei contained within a slimy water-filled membrane. Only water-resistant blue Pikmin are able to penetrate the membrane and dole out damage.}}
{{transcript|This mysterious creature consists of dual nuclei contained within a slimy water-filled membrane. Only water-resistant blue Pikmin are able to penetrate the membrane and dole out damage.}}


===''Pikmin 1'' (Nintendo Switch) reel notes===
===''Pikmin 1'' (Nintendo Switch) Reel notes===
{{transcript|A watery, gelatinous membrane protects this creature's nervous system.|block=y}}
{{transcript|A watery, gelatinous membrane protects this creature's nervous system.|block=y}}
==Behavior==
The Goolix remains invisible and is inactive until the Captain or a Pikmin approaches its area. When this happens the creature will reveal itself, scattering any nearby Pikmin. When active, it will slink around, aiming for the Captain. It has no specific attacks, but its touch will damage Olimar and cause any non-blue Pikmin to suffer from the water effect. Only blue Pikmin can penetrate the Goolix's membrane and attack one of its two cores. When under attack, the only threat the creature poses is flinging Pikmin from it, possibly causing them to lose their [[Maturity|flowers or buds]]. Once defeated, the Goolix will dissolve and leave no salvageable corpse, rather four 5-Pellets.
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
Its large, yellow nucleus is completely impervious to damage, while the smaller, blue one can be pummeled by [[Blue Pikmin]]. The Pikmin can damage the Goolix this way, but the process takes a long time.
During the battle, the creature will attempt to chase after Olimar, but will be limited if Pikmin are hitting on its small core; the more Pikmin attacking, the less it can move. Once the Goolix is stretched out, the two cores can be made to snap against one another, which causes a good amount of damage to the Goolix. There are two ways to make the core snap: either [[whistle]] the Pikmin attacking the small core, which will make it bump against the large core, or throw a Pikmin directly on top of the large core, which will make it clank against the smaller one. Of course, the more stretched out the Goolix is, the more violent the collision between nuclei, and the more damage the creature will suffer. The more Pikmin are attacking the small nucleus, the more the Goolix has to stretch out to reach the leader.
Every time the nuclei smack together, the Pikmin involved will be tossed all around, so be ready to call them back. When it is defeated, its membrane breaks and its watery insides spray out in all directions, leaving no trace it was ever there, besides dropping 4 [[Randomness|random]] colored 5 [[pellet]]s.
If the Goolix is near the right of the tree-stump arena and the yellow, brain-like nucleus is hit by a Blue Pikmin, that Pikmin, or the other Blue Pikmin that are attacking the smaller, blue nucleus may be knocked into the out-of-bounds, forest like terrain. Many things can happen when this occurs, either the Pikmin will slide around (throwing Pikmin onto this ledge reveals that it's slippery, as the Pikmin will slide off) and then fall off the ledge and into the area with the [[Pearly Clamclamp]]s or where the [[Main Engine]] was, or they slide too far for [[Olimar]] to call back (some will even continue sliding until they are off-screen and then will die). These Pikmin will be left behind unless you reset the day.


==Technical information==
==Technical information==
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===Yellow nucleus===
===Yellow Nucleus===
{{p1 enemy technical
{{p1 enemy technical
|name = core
|name = core
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===Blue nucleus===
===Blue Nucleus===
{{p1 enemy technical
{{p1 enemy technical
|name = nucleus
|name = nucleus
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==Naming==
==Naming==
{{naming
{{naming
|common    = Goolix. It probably comes from the word "goo", referencing its slimy liquid nature.
|common    = Goolix. It could have come from the word "goo", referencing its slimy liquid nature.
|jpcommon  = {{j|ミズモチ|Mizu Mochi|Water {{w|Mochi}}}}. A mochi is a Japanese rice cake, and marumochi in particular is a round variety; the creature's shape while idling resembles a marumochi.
|jpcommon  = {{j|ミズモチ|Mizu Mochi|Water {{w|Mochi}}}}. A mochi is a Japanese rice cake, and marumochi in particular is a round variety; the creature's shape while idling resembles a marumochi.
|jpname    = {{j|オオフグリミズモチ|Oo Fuguri Mizu Mochi|Big Scrotum Water Mochi}}.
|jpname    = {{j|オオフグリミズモチ|Oo Fuguri Mizu Mochi|Big Scrotum Water Mochi}}.
|scientific = [[Canon#Debatable canon|Unofficially]], in the ''Pikmin'' Player's guide, its scientific name is ''Binuclei siphonophorus''. ''Binuclei'' uses the prefix "bi-", meaning two, and "nuclei", the plural form of nucleus. A nucleus is essentially the brain of the cell, often portrayed as round. This is in reference to Goolix's cell-like appearance, containing two nucleus-like orbs floating within it. ''Siphonophorus'' is an alteration of {{w|Siphonophores}}, an order of multicellular marine life, referencing Goolix's watery body.
|scientific = Its scientific name is ''Binuclei siphonophorus''. ''Binuclei'' uses the prefix "bi-", meaning two, and "nuclei", the plural form of nucleus. A nucleus is essentially the brain of the cell, often portrayed as round. This is in reference to Goolix's cell-like appearance, containing two nucleus-like orbs floating within it. ''Siphonophorus'' is an alteration of "Siphonophores", an order of multicellular marine life, referencing Goolix's watery body.
|internal   = Internally, the creature's name is <code>slime</code>, further justifying the English name's origin of "goo".
|internal   = Internally, the creature's name is <code>slime</code>, further justifying the English name's origin of "goo".
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
P1 Goolix idle.jpg|An idle Goolix just as it appears.
goolix boss fight.jpg|Blue Pikmin fighting the creature.
P1 Goolix attack.jpg|A Goolix attacking [[Captain Olimar]] as he touches it.
Goolix boss fight.jpg|Blue Pikmin fighting the creature.
P1 Goolix corpse.jpg|A Goolix dissolving and releasing several [[pellet|5-pellets]] as it dies.
Reel11 Goolix.png|Goolix in the [[enemy reel]], shown erroneously on [[The Forest Navel]].
Reel11 Goolix.png|Goolix in the [[enemy reel]], shown erroneously on [[The Forest Navel]].
P1 Goolix Sketch.png|Olimar's sketch of a Goolix in his [[Olimar's voyage log|voyage log]].
P1 Goolix Sketch.png|Olimar's sketch of a Goolix in his [[Olimar's voyage log|voyage log]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*When not in motion, the Goolix has almost the exact same proportions as a [[nectar]] or [[spray]] drop.
*When not in motion, the Goolix has almost the exact same proportions as a [[nectar]] or [[spray]] drop.
*In the [[enemy reel]], the Goolix is in [[The Forest Navel]] instead of the usual [[The Impact Site]]. This may be a clip of the game when it was still in [[Pikmin prerelease information|early development]].
*In the enemy reel, the Goolix is in [[The Forest Navel]] instead of the usual [[The Impact Site]]. This may be a clip of the game when it was still in [[Pikmin prerelease information|early development]].
*This enemy is the only way to see Pikmin choking with a water bubble in the first game.
*This enemy is the only way to see Pikmin choking with a water bubble in the first game.
* The Goolix is one of only five [[enemies]] from the original {{p1}} that did not return in {{p2}}.
** It and [[Armored Cannon Beetle]] are the only two of these five to not return in {{p4}}. Even so, the functionally identical [[Horned Cannon Beetle]] takes the Armored Cannon Beetle's place.
*In the Japanese [[region|version]] of the [[enemy reel]], the Goolix is stated to be the result of two specimens of opposite sexes fusing together in order to reproduce.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Mysterious Life-Form]]
*[[Mamuta]]
*[[Foolix]]
*[[Foolix]]
*[[Mamuta]]
*[[Mysterious Life-Form]]


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