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== Behavior == | == Behavior == | ||
The Fluttertail initially stays out of sight, only descending from the ceiling when a leader and their Pikmin enter its arena. It has two methods of attack; fluttering its wings to send | The Fluttertail initially stays out of sight, only descending from the ceiling when a leader and their Pikmin enter its arena. It has two methods of attack; fluttering its wings to send clouds of icy wind flying, and using its long proboscis to scoop up Pikmin in front of it and subsequently eat them. The icy wind attack can extinguish bonfires and fire starters, which will make the arena chilly and cause non-Ice Pikmin to freeze if they are not re-lit. When not attacking, the creature merely flies around its arena. | ||
When a fire starter is thrown at the creature's body, the layer of frost will melt, causing it to clumsily fly about. At this point, it is vulnerable to Pikmin attacks and can be weighed down. Eventually, it will regenerate its frost layer; when it has low health, it will regenerate a thicker layer of frost that requires two fire starters to melt. Items like [[Trackonator]]s are able to be used to destroy its cocoon. Additionally, the Snowfake Fluttertail may ingest explosives or fire starters instead of Pikmin, dealing damage to itself upon consumption. | When a fire starter is thrown at the creature's body, the layer of frost will melt, causing it to clumsily fly about. At this point, it is vulnerable to Pikmin attacks and can be weighed down. Eventually, it will regenerate its frost layer; when it has low health, it will regenerate a thicker layer of frost that requires two fire starters to melt. Items like [[Trackonator]]s are able to be used to destroy its cocoon. Additionally, the Snowfake Fluttertail may ingest explosives or fire starters instead of Pikmin, dealing damage to itself upon consumption. | ||
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The Snowfake Fluttertail is immune to damage while protected by its ice cocoon. Pikmin that touch the ice cocoon will instantly freeze, leaving them open to being eaten. Its proboscis attack and ice gust attack target in front of the creature, so trying to remain behind it will leave Pikmin less vulnerable. Riding on [[Oatchi]] provides more safety as your Pikmin squad will be less spread out. | The Snowfake Fluttertail is immune to damage while protected by its ice cocoon. Pikmin that touch the ice cocoon will instantly freeze, leaving them open to being eaten. Its proboscis attack and ice gust attack target in front of the creature, so trying to remain behind it will leave Pikmin less vulnerable. Riding on [[Oatchi]] provides more safety as your Pikmin squad will be less spread out. | ||
There are several options to breaking the cocoon, the easiest is throwing a [[Red Pikmin]] holding a [[fire starter]], as this will instantly shatter the cocoon. Take care when using fire starters, as the creature's gust attack can extinguish them. A [[Lightning Shock]] will shatter the cocoon, stun the Snowfake Fluttertail, and drop it to the ground. This creates an opportunity for a Pikmin charge or a rush by Oatchi and with enough Pikmin it will quickly defeat the Fluttertail. [[Bomb rock]]s can also instantly shatter the cocoon, but the creatures movements and the bomb's delayed explosion make this method harder to execute. [[Ice Pikmin]] can latch onto the cocoon and, with enough damage dealt, will shatter it. However, this method is much slower and leaves more time for the Fluttertail to attack | There are several options to breaking the cocoon, the easiest is throwing a [[Red Pikmin]] holding a [[fire starter]], as this will instantly shatter the cocoon. Take care when using fire starters, as the creature's gust attack can extinguish them. A [[Lightning Shock]] will shatter the cocoon, stun the Snowfake Fluttertail, and drop it to the ground. This creates an opportunity for a Pikmin charge or a rush by Oatchi and with enough Pikmin it will quickly defeat the Fluttertail. [[Bomb rock]]s can also instantly shatter the cocoon, but the creatures movements and the bomb's delayed explosion make this method harder to execute. [[Ice Pikmin]] can latch onto the cocoon and, with enough damage dealt, will shatter it. However, this method is much slower and leaves more time for the Fluttertail to attack. | ||
When the cocoon is shattered, the Snowfake Fluttertail will attempt to flee. Keep throwing Pikmin unto its now vulnerable body and be ready to whistle them back when the Fluttertail starts to regenerate its cocoon. | When the cocoon is shattered, the Snowfake Fluttertail will attempt to flee. Keep throwing Pikmin unto its now vulnerable body and be ready to whistle them back when the Fluttertail starts to regenerate its cocoon. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
=== Dalmo's Notes === | |||
=== Dalmo's | |||
{{transcript|Please don't call it a flying snowman! The sight of it flying around with its magnificent wings, scattering ice like diamonds, evokes thoughts of a snow sprite. Witness this beauty of nature, and let it soothe away all of your woes and anxiety.|block=y}} | {{transcript|Please don't call it a flying snowman! The sight of it flying around with its magnificent wings, scattering ice like diamonds, evokes thoughts of a snow sprite. Witness this beauty of nature, and let it soothe away all of your woes and anxiety.|block=y}} | ||
=== Olimar's | ===Olimar's Notes=== | ||
{{transcript|The cooling cycle in its body uses ammonia as a refrigerant to chill the moisture it absorbs from the air until it reaches a supercooled state. By then spraying it out of the several vents on its belly, the Snowfake Fluttertail creates a delicate | {{transcript|The cooling cycle in its body uses ammonia as a refrigerant to chill the moisture it absorbs from the air until it reaches a supercooled state. By then spraying it out of the several vents on its belly, the Snowfake Fluttertail creates a delicate coccoon out of ice to both protect itself and freeze its prey. <br> Its rolled-up, spirally proboscis evolved from an upper jaw and can catch and tie up prey with the fine hairs on its surface. <br> Though it mimics a type of swallowtail butterfly, this creature is actually more closely related to moths. One might extrapolate that its ancient ancestor was unable to adapt to the cooling climate and therefore went extinct.|block=y}} | ||
===Louie's Notes=== | |||
=== Louie's | |||
{{transcript|Dice finely or puree to make a meaty sorbet. Add a tiny drizzle of fruit sauce for some punch! Pluck the wings and antennae beforehand to use as a garnish if you want to get fancy.|block=y}} | {{transcript|Dice finely or puree to make a meaty sorbet. Add a tiny drizzle of fruit sauce for some punch! Pluck the wings and antennae beforehand to use as a garnish if you want to get fancy.|block=y}} | ||
== Naming == | == Naming == | ||
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|jpcommon = {{j|シラユキアゲハ|Shira Yuki Ageha}}. It directly translates into "Snow-White Swallowtail Butterfly". | |jpcommon = {{j|シラユキアゲハ|Shira Yuki Ageha}}. It directly translates into "Snow-White Swallowtail Butterfly". | ||
|jpname = {{j|シラユキアゲハモドキ|Shira Yuki Ageha Modoki|Pseudo Snow-White Swallowtail Butterfly}}. It is the same as its Japanese common name, with the added clarification that it is actually a mimic of a swallowtail butterfly. | |jpname = {{j|シラユキアゲハモドキ|Shira Yuki Ageha Modoki|Pseudo Snow-White Swallowtail Butterfly}}. It is the same as its Japanese common name, with the added clarification that it is actually a mimic of a swallowtail butterfly. | ||
|scientific = "''Papilifictus nivedae''". | |scientific = "''Papilifictus nivedae''". "Papilifictus" is a portmanteau of "papillon", referring to butterflies, and "fictus", which is Latin for "fake". "Nive-" sounds similar to "nivi-", which means "snow" in Latin. | ||
|internal = <code>YUKIMUSHI</code>. It is the romanization of "雪虫", which directly translates into "Snow Bug". | |internal = <code>YUKIMUSHI</code>. It is the romanization of "雪虫", which directly translates into "Snow Bug". | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
{{image | {{image}} | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||