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|namecustom  = ''Oculus terribilis dotticum''<br>''Oculus terribilis'' (''Pikmin'' Player's Guide)
|namecustom  = ''Oculus terribilis dotticum''<br>''Oculus terribilis'' (''Pikmin'' Player's Guide)
|family      = Grub-dog
|family      = Grub-dog
|areas      = [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Distant Tundra]], [[Giant's Hearth]] ([[Story Mode]] and [[Night expedition|night]]), [[Primordial Thicket]] ([[night expedition|night]])
|areas      = [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Distant Tundra]], [[Giant's Hearth]], [[Primordial Thicket]] ([[night expedition|night]])
|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Glutton's Kitchen]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]], [[Kingdom of Beasts]], [[Plunder Palace]]
|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Glutton's Kitchen]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]], [[Kingdom of Beasts]], [[Plunder Palace]]
|challenge  = [[The Forest of Hope]], [[Subterranean Lair]], [[Emperor's Realm]]
|challenge  = [[The Forest of Hope]], [[Subterranean Lair]], [[Emperor's Realm]]
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While they spend most of their time sleeping until disturbed in {{p1}}, they are constantly awake in all other games, and will freely patrol the entire area in search of prey. Spotty Bulbears are often accompanied by its [[Dwarf Bulbear]] offspring, who follow their 'parent' on their patrols in search of food.
While they spend most of their time sleeping until disturbed in {{p1}}, they are constantly awake in all other games, and will freely patrol the entire area in search of prey. Spotty Bulbears are often accompanied by its [[Dwarf Bulbear]] offspring, who follow their 'parent' on their patrols in search of food.
Exclusively in {{p1}}, their eye color is dependent on the current lighting level. As such, their eyes can appear to be either violet, a piercing, bloodshot red, or even a combination of the two depending on what angle they are currently facing and what time it is in-game.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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==Behavior==
==Behavior==
{{game help|p|Its pupils change color during gameplay in ''Pikmin''. Document when and how, and also clean up the trivia section at the bottom of the article.}}
{{game help|p|Its pupils change color during gameplay in ''Pikmin''. Document when and how, and also clean up the trivia section at the bottom of the article.}}
In {{p1}}, Spotty Bulbears largely spend their time sleeping, only waking up if disturbed by the Pikmin or [[Olimar]]. They have slightly more health than their Spotty Bulborb counterparts, making confrontation riskier. The red spots on their back constantly change in size, even after the creature's death. They have a noticeable [[Health#Regeneration|regeneration]] factor, healing if the player takes too much time to kill them.
In {{p1}}, Spotty Bulbears largely spend their time sleeping, only waking up if disturbed by the Pikmin or [[Olimar]]. Their pupils change color between a deep indigo and a piercing red depending on the circumstance. They have slightly more health than their Spotty Bulborb counterparts, making confrontation riskier. The red spots on their back constantly change in size, even after the creature's death. They have a noticeable [[Health#Regeneration|regeneration]] factor, healing if the player takes too much time to kill them.


In {{p2}}, Spotty Bulbears never sleep, spending all of their time patrolling in search of prey. They have far greater maneuverability than other Grub-dogs, freely wandering the entire map, often followed by multiple Dwarf Bulbears. In any sublevel or area where a Spotty Bulbear is active, extreme caution must be taken until it is defeated and the body is safely disposed of, as it is capable of ambushing and killing Pikmin that are working on tasks or are even simply idle. Notably, one will appear in the [[Perplexing Pool]] after Day 30. As it can wander into the landing site to eat Pikmin idle by the [[Onion]]s and Ship, it should be prioritized.
In {{p2}}, Spotty Bulbears never sleep, spending all of their time patrolling in search of prey. They have far greater maneuverability than other Grub-dogs, freely wandering the entire map, often followed by multiple Dwarf Bulbears. In any sublevel or area where a Spotty Bulbear is active, extreme caution must be taken until it is defeated and the body is safely disposed of, as it is capable of ambushing and killing Pikmin that are working on tasks or are even simply idle. Notably, one will appear in the [[Perplexing Pool]] after Day 30. As it can wander into the landing site to eat Pikmin idle by the [[Onion]]s and Ship, it should be prioritized.
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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.
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 safely returned to the sublevel for collection, [[Glitches in Pikmin#Libra glitch|unlike in ''Pikmin'']]. One such level is sublevel 3 in the [[Dream Den]].
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.
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.
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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.
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.
===''Pikmin 4''===
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{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|p3dpalph=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlie=y|p3dplouieus=y|p3dplouieeu=y|p3dpolimar=y}}
{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|p3dpalph=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlie=y|p3dplouieus=y|p3dplouieeu=y|p3dpolimar=y}}
===Dalmo's Notes===
{{transcript|One glance, and you'll never forget them as long as you live-those unmistakable bold lips. A most distinctive feature the likes of which I've seen nowhere else in the universe. When I gaze upon them, I wonder if those lips serve double duty as a way to feel the world around it, since this cute cuddler has no fingers!|block=y}}


=== Dalmo's notes ===
===Olimar's Notes (Pikmin 4)===
{{transcript|One glance, and you'll never forget them as long as you live—those unmistakable bold lips. A most distinctive feature the likes of which I've seen nowhere else in the universe. When I gaze upon them, I wonder if the lips serve double duty as a way to feel the world around it, since this cute little cuddler has no fingers!|block=y}}
{{transcript|A midsize subspecies within the Grub-Dog family, the Spotty Bulbear's unique feeding habits sets it apart from other Grub-Dogs. It patrols a set path, searching for prey instead of passively feeding on creatures that wander into a limited territorial range.
 
When entering Spotty Bulbear habitat, it is wise to proceed with extreme caution until the Bulbear's patrol path can be clearly identified.}}
=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|A midsize subspecies within the Grub-Dog family, the Spotty Bulbear's unique feeding habits set it apart from other Grub-Dogs. It patrols a set path, searching for prey instead of passively feeding on creatures that wander into a limited territorial range.


When entering Spotty Bulbear habitat, it is wise to proceed with extreme caution until the Bulbear's patrol path can be clearly identified.|block=y}}
===Louie's Notes (Pikmin 4)===
 
{{transcript|For an unrivaled green curry, peel away the Spotty Bulbear's skin, pulverise the juicy innards, and stew until curiously fragrant.}}
=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|For an unrivaled green curry, peel away the Spotty Bulbear's skin, pulverize the juicy innards, and stew until curiously fragrant.|block=y}}


===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
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{{see more|Grub-dog family#Naming}}
{{see more|Grub-dog family#Naming}}
{{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 more brutal nature.
|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}}.
|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.
|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 = ''Oculus terribilis dotticum''. ''Terribilis'' is Latin for "terrible", and ''dotticum'' 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.
|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>.
|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}}
|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}}
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===''Pikmin 4''===
===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
P4DeadSpottyBulbear.jpg|A defeated Spotty Bulbear in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Spotty_Bulbear_P4_Notices.jpg|A Spotty Bulbear noticing the player.
Spotty_Bulbear_And_Dwarf.jpg|A Spotty Bulbear and its Dwarf in [[Plunder Palace]].
Dead_Spotty_Bulbear_Closeup_P4.jpg|A close-up of a Spotty Bulbear's corpse.
Spotty_Bulbear_P4_Giants_Hearth.jpg|Two Spotty Bulbears in [[Giant's Hearth]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Other===
===Other===
<gallery>
<gallery>
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*In the [[enemy reel]] in {{p1}}, Bulborbs are often present in places that Bulbears inhabit in the final version. This suggests that Spotty Bulbears were likely intended to be much rarer during [[Pikmin prerelease information|''Pikmin's'' development]], or potentially were implemented far later in development.
*In the [[enemy reel]] in {{p1}}, Bulborbs are often present in places that Bulbears inhabit in the final version. This suggests that Spotty Bulbears were likely intended to be much rarer during [[Pikmin prerelease information|''Pikmin's'' development]], or potentially were implemented far later in development.
*The enemy reel also notes that Spotty Bulbears display "indefatigability," suggesting a degree of tirelessness or persistence. While this is inaccurate in {{p1}}, as they sleep just as often as Spotty Bulborbs and disengage chases just as quickly as them, this notably does apply to their depictions in the rest of the games, where they never sleep, constantly patrol areas, and, in {{p2}}, can [[Health#Revival|revive]].
*The enemy reel also notes that Spotty Bulbears display "indefatigability," suggesting a degree of tirelessness or persistence. While this is inaccurate in {{p1}}, as they sleep just as often as Spotty Bulborbs and disengage chases just as quickly as them, this notably does apply to their depictions in the rest of the games, where they never sleep, constantly patrol areas, and, in {{p2}}, can [[Health#revival|revive]].
*The Spotty Bulbear was one of four enemies that were planned, but ultimately removed, for the roulette wheel in {{p2}}'{{'s}} [[2-Player Battle]], along with the [[Antenna Beetle]], and [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]]/[[Hydro Dweevil]]s.
*The Spotty Bulbear was one of four enemies that were planned, but ultimately removed, for the roulette wheel in {{p2}}'{{'s}} [[2-Player Battle]], along with the [[Antenna Beetle]], and [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]]/[[Hydro Dweevil]]s.
*If a Spotty Bulbear bumps into a member of the [[grub-dog family]] that is sleeping, they will wake up. Ironically, [[Orange Bulborb]]s are the only grub-dog that will not wake up in this circumstance, despite being established as the lightest sleepers. This behavior can only be seen on sublevel 9 of the [[Hole of Heroes]], although their inability to wake up Orange Bulborbs can also be seen on sublevel 2 of the [[Emperor's Realm]].
*If a Spotty Bulbear bumps into a member of the [[grub-dog family]] that is sleeping, they will wake up. Ironically, [[Orange Bulborb]]s are the only grub-dog that will not wake up in this circumstance, despite being established as the lightest sleepers. This behavior can only be seen on sublevel 9 of the [[Hole of Heroes]], although their inability to wake up Orange Bulborbs can also be seen on sublevel 2 of the [[Emperor's Realm]].
*The Spotty Bulbear and the [[Gatling Groink]] are the only enemies that can [[Health#Revival|revive]] in {{p2}}. Both of these enemies are also, notably, the only ones in the game that can freely roam the areas they are found in.
*The Spotty Bulbear and the [[Gatling Groink]] are the only enemies that can [[Health#Revival|revive]] in {{p2}}. Both of these enemies are also, notably, the only ones in the game that can freely roam the areas they are found in.
*Like their [[Dwarf Bulbear|younger counterpart]], the coloration of the Bulbear's eyes has changed multiple times throughout the series. They are red/indigo depending on the current lighting level in ''Pikmin'', always indigo in ''Pikmin 2'', and purple in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''.
*Like their [[Dwarf Bulbear|younger counterpart]], the coloration of the Bulbear's eyes has changed multiple times throughout the series. They are red/indigo depending on circumstance in ''Pikmin'', always indigo in ''Pikmin 2'', and purple in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''.


==See also==
==See also==

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