Editing Pyroclasmic Slooch

The '''Pyroclasmic Slooch''' ({{j|カジオコシ|Kaji Okoshi|Fire Hazard Starter}}) is an [[Enemy|enemy]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It is a slug-like creature that leaves behind a dangerous trail of [[fire]]. They are black in appearance, with stripes of yellow-reddish gradient looping around their body in a pattern resembling that of flowing lava. They have two antennae near the top of their cone-shaped bodies. The Pyroclasmic Slooch is also covered in a combustible slime which it leaves behind as it moves. When killed, the Slooch shrinks considerably and loses its bright red stripes. It will also cease to burn, allowing all types of Pikmin to carry it.

 

 

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{{transcript|Pyroclasmic Slooches are flame-covered creatures that produce trails of fire as they move around an area, In addition to these very effective defense qualities, these creatures are able to devour any Pikmin standing directly in front of them. When battling a Pyroclasmic Slooch, use a squad of Red Pikmin to charge the creature from the rear, or throw Red Pikmin onto its back.|block=y}}

 

{{Transcript|The mucus of the Pyroclasmic Slooch acts as a natural fire starter, but it also seems to serve as insulation from heat. Gazing into those flickering flames at night would be a great way to relax! And the ripple pattern going from top to bottom is so mesmerizing!|block=y}}

 

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A relative of terrestrial snails that defends itself with flames. It has no shell, but instead ignites by covering the surface of its body with a flammable mucus. Once the fire is completely extinguished, it takes more than half a day to reignite.

 

:It protects itself from enemies with flames. The mucus that is constantly secreted acts as a heat insulator, and heat is not transmitted inside the body.

:(Image text: "The trail it passed through continues to burn for some time")

 

:It uses its long tongue to catch prey.

The Pyroclasmic Slooch's only threatening quality is its fire. It has very few hit points, moves at a sluggish pace, and its tongue attack is relatively slow, predictable, and can get only a few Pikmin at a time. Red Pikmin are the only type of Pikmin that can be used to consistently damage it when it sports its coat of fire. If a Slooch is lead into water, however, it can easily be attacked by any type, as its flame goes out. Though it is not too threatening when it is confronted directly, the Slooch's trail of fire can became a dangerous hazard for any non-Red Pikmin carrying items anywhere, as they will not attempt to avoid it. After being defeated, the creature's body will shrink and the trail of fire will linger behind it for a few seconds before fading.

Other types of Pikmin [[#Glitch|can attack the creature]] if they latch on to some points of its body. [[Rock Pikmin]] will also cause impact damage if thrown at it, however they must be [[Whistle|called back]] before burning to death.

The [[leader]]s can damage the Slooch, however, you must position yourself just right; the punch range is short, but getting too close will result in a damaging burn, unless you have the [[Scorch Guard]]. If done correctly, you can defeat a Pyroclasmic Slooch relatively quickly with only leaders, due to its few hit points.

 

 

 

 

 

P4 Pyroclasmic Slooch Spreading Fire.png|A render of a Pyroclasmic Slooch spreading fire, from ''[[Pikmin 4]]''.

Pyroclasmic Slooch P4 icon.png|The Pyroclasmic Slooch's [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon in ''Pikmin 4''.

Pyroclasmic Slooch Fighting Reds.jpg|Two Pyroclasmic Slooches fighting wild [[Red Pikmin]] in [[Below-Grade Discotheque]].

Pyroclasmic Slooch Fighting Reds In The Dark.jpg|Ditto, but in the dark.

Dead Pyroclasmic Slooch.jpg|A corpse of a Pyroclasmic Slooch being carried by [[Winged Pikmin]].

Pyroclasmic Slooch P4 Blossoming Arcadia_OST.jpg|Pyroclasmic Slooches in [[Blossoming Arcadia]] during [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].

Pyroclasmic Slooch P4 Night.jpg|A pair of Pyroclasmic Slooches at night in [[Giant's Hearth]].

[[File:Don't need Red Pikmin.jpg|200px|thumb|[[Blue Pikmin|Blue]] and [[Yellow Pikmin]] on a Pyroclasmic Slooch.]]

*The Pyroclasmic Slooch was one of the first new enemies in ''Pikmin 3'' revealed, in Nintendo's E3 2012 presentation.

*In the [[Distant Tundra]], there's a group of Pyroclasmic Slooches in the cave where the [[Bulbear]] and [[fire geyser]]s are found. If the protagonists have discovered the [[ultra-spicy spray]], the middle Pyroclasmic Slooch will sometimes drop a dose of it.

*In ''Pikmin 3'', [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]], [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]] and [[Winged Pikmin]] will be able to attack a Pyroclasmic Slooch without burning up if thrown correctly.{{cite youtube|Gr3bH4jVQes|demonstrating how other Pikmin types can attack the creature}}