Editing Ranging Bloyster

{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2     = y
|image       = RangingBloyster.jpg
|size        = 270px
|icon        = Piklopedia Ranging Bloyster.png
|name        = Molluschid predatoria
|family      = Mollusking
|underground = [[Shower Room]], [[Hole of Heroes]]
|challenge   = [[The Giant's Bath]]
|attacks     = Eats Pikmin
}}

The '''Ranging Bloyster''' ({{j|ケメクジ|Kemekuji}}) is a boss in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' that resembles a large [[Toady Bloyster]], and is likely named for its longer mouthparts or increased travel range. These creatures have an affinity for shiny objects and will track the active leader's light beacon, making them impossible to approach unnoticed from behind.

This creature is found only on the last sublevel (7) of the [[Shower Room]], sublevel 7 of the [[Hole of Heroes]] (along with two [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|Cannon Beetle Larvae]] and two [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s), and the last sublevel (2) of [[The Giant's Bath]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]. It is possible to kill the Bloyster in a matter of seconds relatively easily with two players on the Challenge Mode level.

There is a [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Undead Ranging BLoyster|glitch]] that makes the Ranging Bloyster still "live" after the player kills it. If it's defeated while its antenna is still glowing, the tail left behind by the Bloyster might still glow and beep; however, it will only glow if it's taken to the ship.

==Stats==
{{enemy stats
|weight2 = 3
|carriers2 = 6
|seeds2 = 25<ref group="note">This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.</ref>
|value2 = 15
|hp2 = 1500
|regen2 = 4.5
}}

{{refs|note}}

{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}

==Strategy==
{{game help|p2|The Pikmin Wiki page claims it's possible to switch leaders back and forth so fast that the boss becomes confused. Confirm and expand.}}
This beast can be difficult to defeat in a timely manner, but with the right strategy, can be overcome without losing any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. The Bloyster will hunt your active [[leader]] and will change its target accordingly if you switch. However, there is a slight delay between the time it stops chasing one leader and starts on the other. Use this to your advantage by placing each leader on either side of the beast. Lure it towards one, then switch with {{button|gcn|Y|wii|-}} and quickly toss Pikmin onto its vulnerable tail. Call them back when the Bloyster turns to face you, then repeat.

Another way to deal with this boss is to attack it with a single group of Pikmin led by both leaders. Because it pauses slightly in order to track the leading leader, the idea is to keep switching control of your leaders every time it turns your active leader's color. In this way, it is very easy to simply walk past it, step behind it, and [[throw]] Pikmin at the bulb on its tail without trouble. Be sure to call back any Pikmin that get shaken off their target.

In the [[Hole of Heroes]] as well as [[The Giant's Bath]], the arena for the fight is very big, and you can easily corner the Bloyster. Defeat the [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae]] and [[Decorated Cannon Beetle|Decorated Cannon Beetles]] in the Hole of Heroes by having them shoot rocks at each other. The Ranging Bloyster cannot be harmed by the rocks. Then, have a leader lure the Bloyster to one of the corners of the room. The leader will be close enough to keep the Bloyster's attention, but the Bloyster cannot reach the leader, as its range does not reach the corners of the room. Have the other leader bring all the Pikmin to the other side, switching between the two leaders while approaching to keep the Bloyster's attention on the one out of reach. When close enough, throw Pikmin onto its tail, while switching to keep it from attacking the group of Pikmin. If a spray or purples are used, the Bloyster can be defeated within less than a minute without casualties.

A much more time-consuming method is to have a 100 strong army, confront the Ranging Bloyster, spray it, and then toss Pikmin onto its back. When it unfreezes, simply spray it again, and any Pikmin that were thrown off will leap back on it to continue the assault. Note that this can take multiple [[ultra-bitter spray]]s and the Pikmin will likely revert back to [[Maturity|leaf]] Pikmin when thrown off, but it is a far safer method.

A safe but slightly slow way is to use a single Purple Pikmin. Begin by making the Bloyster use its main attack. While it's busy doing so, go around it and throw the Purple Pikmin at its bulb. Slowly rotate alongside the Bloyster so that it does a full circle. When it reaches its initial position, make it attack again, and while it's doing so, go to its back, whistle the Pikmin, and re-throw it. Repeat this until the creature is dead.{{cite youtube|dG_uDASydD8|showing a safe strategy against the Bloyster, requiring only one Purple Pikmin}}

As a last resort, [[White Pikmin]] can be fed to the Bloyster, each dealing heavy damage when eaten. At least 8 are necessary to poison the creature to death.

==Technical information==
Internally, [[Toady Bloyster]]s are actually Ranging Bloysters, except with some properties that specify the differences, and the hard-coded ability to track leaders removed.
{{p2 enemy technical
|name = umimushi (umimushiblind for the Toady Bloyster)
|s000 = 0.5
|s001 = 0.5
|s002 = 0.25
|s003 = 0.1
|s004 = 0.3
|fp00 = 1500
|fp01 = 80
|fp02 = 0.1
|fp03 = 0.15
|fp04 = 0.35
|fp05 = 0.5
|fp06 = 15
|fp08 = 0.1
|fp09 = 300
|fp10 = 30
|fp11 = 0
|fp12 = 700
|fp13 = 180
|fp14 = 400
|fp15 = 90
|fp16 = 1
|fp17 = 120
|fp18 = 1
|fp19 = 90
|fp20 = 30
|fp21 = 15
|fp22 = 170
|fp23 = 30
|fp24 = 10
|fp25 = 50
|fp26 = 50
|fp27 = 100
|fp28 = 1
|fp29 = 0
|fp30 = 0
|fp31 = 0.0001
|fp32 = 200
|fp33 = 100
|fp34 = 0
|fp35 = 1
|fp36 = 50
|fp37 = 0 (0%)
|fp38 = 5
|ip01 = 10
|ip02 = 3
|ip03 = 13
|ip04 = 6
|ip05 = 16
|ip06 = 9
|ip07 = 20
|spec = {{p2 enemy property | fp01 | ダメージレート | Unknown (damage rate?) | 0.03 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp02 | 旋回開始角度 | Unknown (turning start angle?) | 30 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp03 | 旋回終了角度 | Unknown (turning end angle?) | 10 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp04 | サーチ移動速度 | Unknown (unmesmerized move speed?) | 85 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp06 | サーチ回転速度率 | Unknown (unmesmerized rotation speed?) | 0.05 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp07 | サーチ回転最大速度 | Unknown (unmesmerized max rotation speed?) | 2.5 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp09 | 黒ピクミンダメージレート | Unknown (Purple Pikmin damage rate?) | 0.05 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp10 | 地下テリトリー | Unknown (underground territory?) | 300 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp11 | 白ピクミン | [[White Pikmin]] poison damage | 200 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp12 | めくらライフ | [[Toady Bloyster]] HP | 800 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp13 | めくら待機間隔 | Unknown (Toady Bloyster wait interval?) | 200 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp14 | めくら移動間隔 | Unknown (Toady Bloyster transfer interval?) | 200 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | ip01 | 攻撃後待機期間 | Unknown (wait period before attacking?) | 0 }}
}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|size       = Body length: {{mm|211}}
|piklopedia = 77
|music      = ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Common boss battle]]''
}}

==Naming==
The Ranging Bloyster is called such because it is like the [[Toady Bloyster]], but has a proboscis that has far greater range. The word "Bloyster" is derived from the word "oyster", the pearl some mollusks can create &ndash; the Raging Bloyster is similar to some mollusks in the real world. In Japan, the creature is called {{j|ケメクジ|Kemekuji}}, which has no known translation. The boss's scientific name is ''molluschid predatoria'', where ''molluschid'' is similar to {{w|mollusk}} and ''predatoria'' is similar to the English word "predator", given how this creature is much more effective at hunting down Pikmin compared to the Toady Bloyster. Internally, it is called <code>umimushi</code>, which is a Romanization of {{j|うみむし|Umi Mushi}}, or "Sea Insect".

===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Fra=Eventraille Adulte
|FraM=Portmanteau of "éventrer" (disembowel) or "entrailles" (innards) and "éventail" (fan), and "adulte" (adult)
}}

==Gallery==
{{image|Get more photos of it targeting Louie}}
<gallery>
77rangingbloyster.png‎|A Ranging Bloyster in the [[Piklopedia]].
Ranging Bloysterattack.png|The Ranging Boyster attacking with its seven tongues.
RB.png|A Ranging Bloyster targeting [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]].
Pikmin 2 Ranging Bloyster Attack.png|Two Ranging Bloysters attacking [[Louie]] in an unused cave (<code>last_4</code>).
File:B20.JPG|The creature's [[e-card]], #25 (20<sup>th</sup> blue card).
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Shower Room]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]