Editing Spotty Bulbear

{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin      = y
|pikmin2     = y
|pikmin3     = y
|pikmin4     = y
|image       = Spotty_Bulbear_P4_icon.png
|size        = 270px
|icon        = Spotty Bulbear P3 icon.png
|namecustom  = ''Oculus terribilis dotticum''<br>''Oculus terribilis'' (''Pikmin'')
|family      = Grub-dog
|areas       = [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Distant Tundra]]
|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Glutton's Kitchen]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]
|challenge   = [[The Forest of Hope]], [[Subterranean Lair]], [[Emperor's Realm]]
|missionct   = [[Beastly Caverns]]
|missionbe   = [[Thirsty Desert]], [[Twilight Hollow]], [[Formidable Oak Remix]]
|sidestories = [[Creature Hunting]], [[Team Monster Hunt]], [[Looking for Louie]], [[Another Part Found]]
|bingo       = [[Arid Metropolis]], [[Jigsaw Colosseum]]
|attacks     = Eat Pikmin
}}

'''Spotty Bulbears''' ({{j|クマチャッピー|Kuma Chappī|Bear Chappy}}) are creatures in the four main [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]] that resemble [[Bulborb]]s with a different color and stature, and larger mouths with wider lips. They are black with red spots, and their face is a creamy yellow or orange. Its large mouth allows it to eat [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] more rapidly and easily, making it a rather formidable foe. These enemies are often found with a number of following [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s, which are supposed to follow this guardian as a source of protection and general aid.

In {{p1}}, these creatures sleep if left alone, and have bloodshot eyes upon waking up. They have about one and a half times more [[health]] than a Red Bulborb, and their red spots constantly change in size, even after death. Returning a dead member of the species to an Onion produces 15 Pikmin sprouts, but the [[Glitches in Pikmin#Crushing glitch|crushing glitch]] may make carrying its body difficult in this game. They do not [[Health#Revival|revive]] after they have been killed, but they [[Health#Regeneration|regenerate]] if the player takes too much time to kill them.

In {{p2}}, Spotty Bulbears have far greater maneuverability than other members of the same family, as well as a less focused patrol area; they have the ability to move almost anywhere in most areas, below as well as above ground. They can be found in the [[Perplexing Pool]] after the thirtieth day, and may even enter the landing site. If the creature is defeated and its corpse remains, its health will steadily grow back, the creature [[Health#Revival|reviving]] itself; after what may be minutes, it may return to consciousness, requiring a repeated "kill", similar to the [[Gatling Groink]]. For this reason, it is recommended that the body be quickly returned to an [[Onion]] or the [[Research Pod]], or that the sublevel be exited quickly.

In {{p3}}, Spotty Bulbears are much rarer. There is only one in the story mode, at the [[Distant Tundra]], guarding an [[Astringent Clump]] past a bamboo gate in a cave. In this game, they are more resistant to [[bomb rock]]s, and if they can't reach the place their prey is at, they just stomp their foot and give up, instead of trying forever. They keep their sleepless wandering, but they also have a number of new weaknesses:
* They have lost the ability to revive.
* When a Bulbear snatches Pikmin, it stops to fling them into the air and land them down its throat. Then, it pauses for about two seconds and may burp. This small sliver of time should be enough for a wary player to escape or attempt an attack.
* Bulbears now emit a heavy, snarly breathing noise when giving chase, which can be heard from a distance, alerting players of their presence. When in a dark area, their glowing purple eyes can also be seen from a distance.
* If a Bulbear spots the player, it will now give a glance at the group, making it much easier to tell if the Bulbear can see its prey or not.
In addition to all this, they can be momentarily stunned by being hit in the eye like all Bulborb variants in ''Pikmin 3''.

==Stats==
{{game help|p4}}
{{enemy stats
|weight1 = 10   |weight2 = 10   |weight3 = 12   |weight4 = 12
|carriers1 = 20 |carriers2 = 20 |carriers3 = 24 |carriers4 =
|seeds1 = 15    |seeds2 = 12    |seeds3 = 20    |seeds4 = 15
                |value2 = 10    |value3 = 70    |value4 = 12
|hp1 = 1300     |hp2 = 1200     |hp3 = 1800
|regen1 = Unknown
|regen2 = 3.6<ref group="note">Note that this value refers to [[health regeneration]], not [[revival]].</ref>
|regen3 = Unknown
|regen4 =
}}

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===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|A stronger, darker version of the greater grub-dog that appears in small numbers, perhaps the result of environmental changes. This rare subspecies of bulborb has a certain indefatigability.|block=y}}
{{transcript|The spotty bulbear behaves much like the spotty bulborb, and you can use the same tactics to defeat either variety of grub-dog. The spotty bulbear seems to be slower than the spotty bulborb, but the darker species is also stronger.|block=y}}

===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Power booklet===
{{transcript|Physically similar to spotty bulborbs, bulbears are actually much stronger than their red-and-white cousins. Their passion in life? Sleeping—and eating scores of delicious Pikmin.|block=y}}

===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|Possibly the most vicious of the Bulborb/Bulbear family, the Spotty Bulbear feasts on Pikmin and doesn't give up. Have one group distract the villain while you send another behind it to attack.|block=y}}

===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
{{transcript|The Spotty Bulbear is extremely durable, and its wide jaws allow it to gobble a great amount of Pikmin with each attack. To avoid a prolonged and costly battle, use Bomb Rocks to attack this creature from a safe distance.|block=y}}

===''Pikmin 1'' (Nintendo Switch) Reel notes===
{{transcript|This rare subspecies of bulborb has a certain indefatigability.|block=y}}

==Behavior==
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{{game help|p|Its pupils change color during gameplay. Document when and why, and also clean up the trivia section at the bottom of the article.}}

==Strategy==
{{guide}}

===''Pikmin''===
The exact same strategy for the [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]] is effective here, but take care of the Bulbear's increased health. A large group of [[Red Pikmin]] or three [[bomb-rock]]s will do it in.

===''Pikmin 2''===
Spotty Bulbears are always awake in this game and are constantly roaming the map, making a surprise attack nearly impossible. It is possible to trick the Bulbear into attacking and missing, allowing the [[leader]] access to its backside, but they frequently have [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s following them, making this tactic risky. Another means of accessing its rear is to split the [[leader]]s, using the one without Pikmin as a distraction. If [[Purple Pikmin]] are available, they make the battle easier as they can injure and stun the adult and children, but with other types it may be wise to use an [[ultra-bitter spray]]. It is often effective to switch roles with and hunt the Bulbear itself before it can pick up any Dwarfs, and then stun and attack it.

If time is not a concern, leaders can be used to [[punch]] and kill the Dwarf Bulbears and even the adult without the risk of losing Pikmin. The [[Rocket Fist]] upgrade makes this especially easy.

In the Perplexing Pool, you can trap the Bulbear in between the wall and the small maze next to the bridge. It will be unable to get out, so it won't be an issue anymore unless you want to kill it. Just begin to rain Pikmin down on its head, it should shake once or twice before dying. You then can carry its corpse and the 10-pellet it dropped out of the area and they will be able to get to the Onion. In most caves, leaving a Pikmin on one side of the wall that the Bulbear cannot reach allows a slight edge. Be quick and you can severely damage, if not kill it, with few losses.

To defeat the Spotty Bulbears in the [[Subterranean Lair]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]], lure all three close to one another, then hit them all with a single shot of [[ultra-bitter spray]] to petrify all three at once, hopefully along with the dwarf compainions.

Since Bulbears follow the active leader, they can be lured into falling into bottomless pits that are between the leader and the beast. Any treasures the creature would drop will be, [[Glitches in Pikmin#Libra glitch|unlike in ''Pikmin'']], safely returned to the sublevel for collection. One such level is sublevel 3 in the [[Dream Den]].

If you want to get rid of the posse of dwarfs following the Spotty Bulbear, you can bring twenty [[Purple Pikmin]] and sneak up on the farthest dwarf in the group. Throw the purple on its back and it will die instantly. Do this to all the dwarfs without the Spotty Bulbear "noticing" and then you can defeat it with ease.

===''Pikmin 3''===
A Spotty Bulbear appears inside a dark cave in the [[Distant Tundra]]. It is accompanied by the usual [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s and some [[Fiery Blowhog]]s. In the cave, there are 10 [[bomb rock]]s. It will take 3 bomb explosions to kill the Bulbear, but if the Bulbear eats a bomb rock (regardless of whether or not a Pikmin is carrying it), it will instantly die. The remaining bombs can be used to deal with the other enemies.

For a head-on attack, make sure all other enemies are dead before facing it as otherwise shaken off Pikmin may become eaten or set on fire. Chuck Pikmin at its eyes until you hit them. Don't throw any more Pikmin until it's ready to attack again. This keeps it flinching over and over. Whistle some Pikmin when your standby group is small. Rock Pikmin and Red Pikmin can help defeat it quicker, as can an ultra-spicy spray.

If it does eat Pikmin, it chucks them in the air and may burp afterwards. This time is enough to escape or whistle the Pikmin back to hit its eyes again.

==Technical information==
{{p1 enemy technical
|name = swallob
|hp = 1300
}}

{{p2 enemy technical
|name = kumachappy
|s000 = 0.5
|s001 = 0.5
|s002 = 0.25
|s003 = 0.05
|s004 = 0.3
|fp00 = 1200
|fp01 = 45
|fp02 = 0.3
|fp03 = 0.3
|fp04 = 0.35
|fp05 = 0.0001
|fp06 = 100
|fp08 = 0.2
|fp09 = 400
|fp10 = 50
|fp11 = 70
|fp12 = 500
|fp13 = 90
|fp14 = 500
|fp15 = 90
|fp16 = 1
|fp17 = 200
|fp18 = 1
|fp19 = 30
|fp20 = 75
|fp21 = 25
|fp22 = 80
|fp23 = 35
|fp24 = 10
|fp25 = 50
|fp26 = 50
|fp27 = 90
|fp28 = 4
|fp29 = 15
|fp30 = 50
|fp31 = 0.0001
|fp32 = 70
|fp33 = 60
|fp34 = 30
|fp35 = 1
|fp36 = 50
|fp37 = 0.3 (30%)
|fp38 = 5
|ip01 = 6
|ip02 = 5
|ip03 = 12
|ip04 = 10
|ip05 = 17
|ip06 = 20
|ip07 = 22
|spec = {{p2 enemy property | fp01 | 白ピクミン | [[White Pikmin]] poison damage | 400 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp11 | 死亡 ～ ゲージ出現 | Delay until revival starts | 2 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp12 | ゲージ出現 ～ 復活 | Revival duration | 118 }}
}}

{{p3 enemy technical
|name      = kumachappy
|hp        = 1800
|brout     = 3
|brin      = 1
|white     = 5
|rock      = 40
|direct    = 0
|damage    = 20
|territory = 0
|value     = 70
}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|technical  = Grizzly Grub-Dog
|size       = Body length: {{mm|88}}
|piklopedia = 7
}}

==Naming==
{{see more|Grub-dog family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common     = Spotty Bulbear. The name is a counterpart to the name "Spotty Bulborb", which is what the [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]] was identified as before the release of ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. The word "bulbear" is an alteration of the word "Bulborb" such that it ends with "bear" instead; this word reflects this creature's much bruter nature.
|jpcommon   = {{j|クマチャッピー|Kuma Chappī|Bear Chappy}}.
|jpname     = {{j|クマデメマダラ|Kuma Deme Madara|Spotted Bear Bug-eye}}. It is the same as the Dwarf Bulbear's.
|scientific = The scientific name, ''Oculus terribilis dotticum'', uses the species name ''terribilis'', which is Latin for "terrible", and ''dotticum'' as the subspecies, which resembles the English word "dotted". In the ''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide, the scientific name is simply ''Oculus terribilis'', which would later be used by the Dwarf Bulbear.
|internal   = The creature's internal name in ''Pikmin'' is <code>swallob</code>, which could be seen as a change on the Red Bulborb's name (<code>swallow</code>), as to mean "swallow B", or the second type of enemy with the "swallow" internal name. The internal name in ''Pikmin 2'' and in ''Pikmin 3'' is the same as its Japanese nickname: <code>kumachappy</code>.
|prerelease = In an early English script left inside the game's disc, the scientific name used to be just ''Oculus terribilis'', as in the Player's Guide.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Spotty_Bulbear|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}}
}}

===Names in other languages===
{{Foreignname
|Jap=クマチャッピー
|JapR=Kuma Chappī
|JapM=Bear Chappy
|ChiTrad=熊熊恰比
|Fra=Bulbours à pois
|FraM=Spotty Bulbear
|Ger=Getupfter Punktbär
|GerM=Spotted Bulbear
|Ita=Coleto Macchiato
|ItaM= Spotted Dot Beetle
|Kor=곰차피
|KorR=Gom Chappi
|KorM=Bear Chappy
|Spa=Bulboso moteado
|SpaM=Spotted Bulbear
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Spotty Bulbear P1 art.png|Artwork of the Spotty Bulbear from ''Pikmin''.
Spotty bulbear.png|Artwork of the Spotty Bulbear from ''Pikmin 3''.
Spotty Bulbear (Distant Spring).jpg|Spotty Bulbear in ''Pikmin'', its red eyes visible.
Reel22 Spotty Bulbear.png|A Spotty Bulbear in the [[enemy reel]].
Spotty Bulbear.png|A Spotty Bulbear as shown from the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
Revive.png|A Spotty Bulbear reviving.
P1 Spotty Bulbear Sketch.png|A drawing of a Spotty Bulbear from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide.
Spotty Bulbear P3.png|A Spotty Bulbear as seen in ''Pikmin 3''.
Dark bulbear.jpeg|A Spoty Bulbear in the darkness.
Staggered Bulbear.png|A Spotty Bulbear on the [[Thirsty Desert]].
Spotty Bulbear spots.gif|Animation showing the spots on its back changing in size, in ''Pikmin''.
Early Perplexing Pool 2.jpg|A Spotty Bulbear in an [[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|earlier version]] of ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin2 Enemy A.I. Check.png|The Spotty Bulbear in an [[Unused content in Pikmin 2|unused cave]] used for testing its A.I.
Spotty Bulbear E-Card.jpg|The creature's [[e-card]], #07 (9<sup>th</sup> red card).
Spotty Bulbear burp.jpg|A Spotty Bulbear burping.
Spotty Bulbear Burp2.jpg|A Spotty Bulbear burping in [[Bingo Battle]].
Spotty Bulbear burp 2.jpg|A Spotty Bulbear burping after a meal.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
*In the [[enemy reel]] in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', Bulborbs are present in places that Bulbears inhabit in [[Pikmin (game)|the finished game]], suggesting that this is how it was in a development version.
*Also in the enemy reel, it says that the enemy has a certain indefatigability (meaning it's seemingly incapable of being tired), which is strange, since the enemy sleeps most of the time in this game, and the only other thing related to fatigue is the revival mechanic, but that was only introduced in ''Pikmin 2''.
*The Spotty Bulbear was one of four enemies that were planned, but ultimately removed, for the roulette wheel in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''{{'s}} [[2-Player Battle]], along with the [[Antenna Beetle]], and the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]] and [[Hydro Dweevil]].
*An unused cave with a maze-like single floor was used to test the Spotty Bulbear's AI in ''Pikmin 2''. This cave can be found in the game's files, and its caveinfo name is known as 敵チェック (meaning "Enemy Check").
*If a Spotty Bulbear bumps into a member of the [[grub-dog family]] that is sleeping, it will wake them up. Ironically, this is not the case with the [[Orange Bulborb]], which otherwise wakes up easier than the remaining members of the family. This behavior can be seen on sublevel 9 of the [[Hole of Heroes]].
*The Spotty Bulbear and the [[Gatling Groink]] are the only enemies that can [[Health#Revival|revive]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. Oddly, [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s, which are just the same creature at a young development stage, cannot. Though this may mean that the reviving ability comes with age.
*Their eyes, like their [[Dwarf Bulbear|younger counterpart]]s' eyes, have different colored pupils each game: red/indigo in ''Pikmin'', indigo in ''Pikmin 2'', and purple in ''Pikmin 3''.
*In ''Pikmin'', Spotty and Dwarf Bulbears can change their eye color between indigo and red depending if they're currently pursuing prey or not.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/_Flamsey/status/1638306440090664960|Twitter video|Twitter|published={{date|21|March|2023}}|retrieved={{date|8|May|2023}}}}

==See also==
*[[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]]
*[[Snow Bulborb]]
*[[Orange Bulborb]]
*[[Dwarf Bulbear]]
*[[Whiptongue Bulborb]]

==References==
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[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]]
[[Category:The Forest of Hope]]
[[Category:The Distant Spring]]
[[Category:Perplexing Pool]]
[[Category:Frontier Cavern]]
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:Distant Tundra]]
[[Category:Reviving enemies]]
[[Category:Wandering enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 1 Challenge Mode]]