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The '''Startle Spore''' ({{j|おったまダケ|Ottama Dake|So-Spooked Shroom}}) is an | The '''Startle Spore''' ({{j|おったまダケ|Ottama Dake|So-Spooked Shroom}}) is an enemy introduced in {{P4}}. It has a similar appearance to the [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]], but it mimics red mushrooms instead of flowers. It hides as a cluster of said mushrooms, with its eyes being the only thing differentiating it from the true mushrooms. When a [[leader]], [[Oatchi]], or [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] come near, it hops up and attempts to attack them with its long, poison spewing tongue. | ||
== Stats == | == Stats == | ||
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The player can use the same strategy as the [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]], being weary of the pools of [[poison]] it spews by attacking the beast from behind. The poison pools last longer and reach father than they might first appear, and can make fighting the creature a nuisance. The player can use [[White Pikmin]] to make fighting this creature a little easier, but their low damage and the Startle Spore's immunity to being poisoned combined with a large health pool can make this strategy not extremely effective (Especially if the player only has a small number of White Pikmin, which is likely). If the player plans on relying on White Pikmin, [[Ultra-spicy spray]] is reccomended. | The player can use the same strategy as the [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]], being weary of the pools of [[poison]] it spews by attacking the beast from behind. The poison pools last longer and reach father than they might first appear, and can make fighting the creature a nuisance. The player can use [[White Pikmin]] to make fighting this creature a little easier, but their low damage and the Startle Spore's immunity to being poisoned combined with a large health pool can make this strategy not extremely effective (Especially if the player only has a small number of White Pikmin, which is likely). If the player plans on relying on White Pikmin, [[Ultra-spicy spray]] is reccomended. | ||
Instead, the player can opt to use a small number (Around 30 or so) of high-damaging Pikmin such as [[Rock Pikmin]] or [[Purple Pikmin]]. Bait out the enemy from hiding by throwing and whistling back a single | Instead, the player can opt to use a small number (Around 30 or so) of high-damaging Pikmin such as [[Rock Pikmin]] or [[Purple Pikmin]]. Bait out the enemy from hiding by throwing and whistling back a single pikmin, then reach around to the back (It should be noted the creature will turn to have its sights on the bait pikmin, so you can use this to your advantage). When you reach the back, simply throw Purple Pikmin continuiously or repeatedly charge and call back your Rock Pikmin, this should defeat the beast quite quickly and safely. Using Oatchi's [[Rush]] with a large squad here is also a good option (And one of your only options, if fought in the [[Engulfed Castle]]), but be mindful of your squad's damage output and make sure Oatchi has his [[Sniff Saver]] equipped. | ||
If the player is struggling with this enemy, a single [[Bomb rock|Bomb Rock]] is enough to take it out, even if it hasnt been consumed. | If the player is struggling with this enemy, a single [[Bomb rock|Bomb Rock]] is enough to take it out, even if it hasnt been consumed. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
=== Dalmo's | === Dalmo's Notes === | ||
{{transcript|These don't just mimic a growth of mushrooms for the fun of catching you by | {{transcript|These don't just mimic a growth of mushrooms for the fun of catching you by surprise-they also use the opportunity to spread poison around quite indiscriminately. But that's just this little darling's idiosyncratic method for catching its prey. We could learn from the way nature embraces such unique and varied creatures.|block=y}} | ||
===Olimar's | ===Olimar's Notes=== | ||
{{transcript|The defining characteristics of the fungi that grow from its head differ from that of the Chrysanthemum family's Creeping Chrysanthemum, but the makeup of the body out of which they grow is mostly the same. | {{transcript|The defining characteristics of the fungi that grow from its head differ from that of the Chrysanthemum family's Creeping Chrysanthemum, but the makeup of the body out of which they grow is mostly the same. | ||
As a result, we can theorize that like fellow Ambuloradicis the Bulbmin, this species is not an evolutionary variation, but that the body is a parasite that has nestled inside a group of mushrooms. Because the hosts are mushrooms, the Startle Spore cannot photosynthesize. Instead it gains nutrients by catching its prey with highly poisonous fluids, or by absorbing the nectar in the ground left behind as creatures killed by its poison decompose.|block=y}} | As a result, we can theorize that like fellow Ambuloradicis the Bulbmin, this species is not an evolutionary variation, but that the body is a parasite that has nestled inside a group of mushrooms. Because the hosts are mushrooms, the Startle Spore cannot photosynthesize. Instead it gains nutrients by catching its prey with highly poisonous fluids, or by absorbing the nectar in the ground left behind as creatures killed by its poison decompose.|block=y}} | ||
===Louie's | ===Louie's Notes=== | ||
{{transcript|If you can successfully remove the tongue's poison glands, you'll enjoy a rare opportunity to appreciate the umami synergy of the mushroom and meat combo.|block=y}} | {{transcript|If you can successfully remove the tongue's poison glands, you'll enjoy a rare opportunity to appreciate the umami synergy of the mushroom and meat combo.|block=y}} | ||
==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
{{see more|Chrysanthemum family#Naming}} | {{see more|Chrysanthemum family#Naming}} | ||
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|jpcommon = {{j|おったまダケ|Ottama Dake}}. It is a combination of おっ魂消る (flabbergasted) and 茸 (mushroom). | |jpcommon = {{j|おったまダケ|Ottama Dake}}. It is a combination of おっ魂消る (flabbergasted) and 茸 (mushroom). | ||
|jpname = {{j|キノコヅモリ|Kinoko Dzumori|Mushroom Pretender}}. It is based off of the Creeping Chrysanthemum's Japanese name, "キクヅモリ", but with "キク" (chrysanthemum) replaced with "キノコ" (mushroom). | |jpname = {{j|キノコヅモリ|Kinoko Dzumori|Mushroom Pretender}}. It is based off of the Creeping Chrysanthemum's Japanese name, "キクヅモリ", but with "キク" (chrysanthemum) replaced with "キノコ" (mushroom). | ||
|scientific = ''Taraxacum | |scientific = ''Taraxacum fungenesus''. ''Fungenesus'' is a combination of "fungen-", which means "fungi", and "esus", which means "eaten" in Latin. | ||
|internal = <code>BIKKURIKINOKO</code>. "Bikkuri" (吃驚) is the Japanese word for surprised, while "kinoko" (茸) is the Japanese word for mushroom. | |internal = <code>BIKKURIKINOKO</code>. "Bikkuri" (吃驚) is the Japanese word for surprised, while "kinoko" (茸) is the Japanese word for mushroom. | ||
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== Names in other languages == | === Names in other languages === | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap = おったまダケ | |Jap = おったまダケ | ||
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|DutM = Impostor mushroom | |DutM = Impostor mushroom | ||
|Fra = Sporiflore surprenant | |Fra = Sporiflore surprenant | ||
|FraM = | |FraM = Floraspore surprising | ||
|FraN = ''"Sporiflore"'' is a portmanteau of ''"spore"'' (spore) and ''"flore"'' (flora) | |FraN = ''"Sporiflore"'' is a portmanteau of ''"spore"'' (spore) and ''"flore"'' (flora) | ||
|Ger = Kriechender Schreckling | |Ger = Kriechender Schreckling | ||
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Startle Spore Underground.jpg|A Startle Spore still underground. | Startle Spore Underground.jpg|A Startle Spore still underground. | ||
P4 Camouflaged Startle Spore.jpg|A camouflaged Startle Spore in the [[Engulfed Castle]]. | P4 Camouflaged Startle Spore.jpg|A camouflaged Startle Spore in the [[Engulfed Castle]]. | ||
Startle Spore awoken.jpg|A Startle Spore reacting to a [[pikpik carrot]]s. | Startle Spore awoken.jpg|A Startle Spore reacting to a [[pikpik carrot]]s. | ||
Startle Spore Awake.jpg|A Startle Spore that has emerged. | Startle Spore Awake.jpg|A Startle Spore that has emerged. | ||
Startle Spore Attack.jpg|A Startle Spore attacking [[Oatchi]] and a group of [[Ice Pikmin]]. | Startle Spore Attack.jpg|A Startle Spore attacking [[Oatchi]] and a group of [[Ice Pikmin]]. | ||
Startle Spore Dead.jpg|A deceased Startle Spore. | |||
Startle Spore Dead.jpg|A | |||
P4 Dead Startle Spore.jpg|A defeated Startle Spore from a different angle. | P4 Dead Startle Spore.jpg|A defeated Startle Spore from a different angle. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||