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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2    = y
|pikmin2    = y
|image      = P2 Artwork Volatile Dweevil.png
|image      = Volatiledweevil.jpg
|size        = 270px
|size        = 270px
|icon        = Piklopedia Volatile Dweevil.png
|icon        = Piklopedia Volatile Dweevil.png
|name        = Mandarachnia explodus
|name        = Mandarachnia explodus
|family      = Dweevil
|family      = Dweevil
|underground = [[Subterranean Complex]], [[Shower Room]], [[Submerged Castle]], [[Hole of Heroes]]
|underground = [[Subterranean Complex]], [[Shower Room]], [[Submerged Castle]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]
|challenge  = [[Concrete Maze]], [[Cave of Pain]], [[Bully Den]]
|challenge  = [[Concrete Maze]], [[Cave of Pain]], [[Bully Den]]
|attacks    = Self-destructs
|attacks    = Self-destructs
}}
}}


The '''Volatile Dweevil''' ({{j|サクレショイグモ|Sakure Shoi Gumo|Exploding Carrying Spider}}) is an [[enemy]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. At first glance, Volatile Dweevils appear to be [[bomb-rock]]s with legs, but are actually [[Dweevil]]s that have picked up bomb-rocks, much like how other members of the Dweevil family pick up treasures and corpses; unlike other members of that family, Volatile Dweevils are known to ''only'' carry bomb-rocks and are never seen without one.
The '''Volatile Dweevil''' ({{j|サクレショイグモ|Sakure Shoi Gumo|Exploding Carrier Spider}}) is an enemy in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. At first glance, they appear to be [[bomb-rock]]s with legs, but are actually [[Dweevil]]s that have picked up bomb-rocks, much like how other members of the Dweevil family pick up treasures and corpses; unlike other members of that family, Volatile Dweevils are known to ''only'' carry bomb-rocks and are never seen without one.


A Volatile Dweevil's bomb-rock will start the countdown fuse as soon as the creature is startled, and it will chase [[leader]]s and [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] until the bomb-rock explodes, killing itself and anything else caught in the blast. With that in mind, the best way to deal with a Volatile Dweevil is simply to run away from it until it blows up. They cannot be directly attacked unless [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], which also freezes the bomb-rock in mid-detonation, making it useful in an emergency. While Volatile Dweevils drop nectars and spray nectars when killed whilst petrified, they will drop nothing in [[2-Player Battle]].
A Volatile Dweevil's bomb-rock will start the countdown fuse as soon as the creature is startled, and it will chase [[leader]]s and [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] until the bomb explodes, killing itself and anything else caught in the blast. With that in mind, the best way to deal with a Volatile Dweevil is simply to run away from it until it blows up. They cannot be directly attacked unless [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], which also freezes the bomb-rock in mid-detonation, making it useful in an emergency. While Volatile Dweevils drop nectars and spray nectars when killed whilst petrified, they will drop nothing in [[2-Player Battle]].


In terms of gameplay, Volatile Dweevils are more-so hazards than enemies. They can unexpectedly drop from the ceiling and are often found around treasures, making them extremely dangerous to Pikmin attempting to retrieve the treasure.
In terms of gameplay, Volatile Dweevils are more-so hazards than enemies. They can unexpectedly drop from the ceiling and are often found around treasures, making them extremely dangerous to Pikmin attempting to retrieve the treasure.


Volatile Dweevils are roulette options in [[2-Player Battle]]. When activated, a Volatile Dweevil drops onto the opponent player and begins to detonate. It is best to use this power-up when the opponent is preoccupied with many tasks.
Volatile Dweevils are roulette options in [[2-Player Battle]]. When activated, a Volatile Dweevil drops onto the opponent player and begins to detonate. It is best to use this power-up when the opponent is preoccupied with many tasks.
While the species is absent from ''[[Pikmin 4]]'', other Dweevil species can be encountered carrying a bomb-rock. Functionally, the only difference is the presence of the Dweevil's recoverable corpse after the explosion. Aesthetically, these bomb wielding Dweevils do not sit down like the Volatile Dweevil does. Killing such a Dweevil before it can set off the bomb-rock allows the player to collect it.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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{{Notes|olimargc=y|olimarwii=y|louie=y}}
{{Notes|olimargc=y|olimarwii=y|louie=y}}
===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|Bomb-rock-carrying spiders charge at your Pikmin and pilots as soon as their explosives are triggered and the countdown has begun. When you see a Volatile Dweevil, gather your Pikmin and run. The good news is that once a Volatile Dweevil's bomb-rock detonates, the creature will be history.|block=y}}


==Behavior==
==Behavior==
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==Naming==
==Naming==
{{see also|Dweevil family#Naming}}
{{see also|Dweevil family#Naming}}
{{naming
 
|common    = Volatile Dweevil. "Volatile" means "something that can blow up all of a sudden", which fits the Volatile Dweevil's explosive tendencies.
"Volatile" means "something that can blow up all of a sudden", which fits the Volatile Dweevil's explosive tendencies. In Japan, it is called {{j|サクレショイグモ|Sakure Shoi Gumo}}, which translates to "Exploding Carrier Spider". Its scientific name, ''Mandarachnia explodus'', has the species name ''explodus'', which is similar to the Latin word ''exploditus'', for explosion. Internally, this enemy is called <code>bombotakara</code>, which is the same name used for all dweevils, but starting with "bomb".
|jpcommon  = {{j|サクレショイグモ|Sakure Shoi Gumo|Exploding Carrying Spider}}.
|jpname    = {{j|セオイカナエグモ|Seoi Kanae Gumo|Carrying {{w|Ding (vessel)|Ding}} Spider}}. It is shared with the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]], [[Anode Dweevil|Anode]], [[Hydro Dweevil|Hydro]], [[Iceblown Dweevil|Iceblown]], [[Munge Dweevil|Munge]] and [[Venom Dweevil]]s.
|scientific = ''Mandarachnia explodus''. ''Explodus'' is a corruption of "explode".
|internal  = Internally, this enemy is called <code>bombotakara</code>, which is the same name used for all dweevils, but starting with "bomb".
}}


===Names in other languages===
===Names in other languages===
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|Jap  = サクレショイグモ
|Jap  = サクレショイグモ
|JapR = Sakure Shoi Gumo
|JapR = Sakure Shoi Gumo
|JapM = Exploding Carrying Spider
|JapM = Exploding Carrier Spider
|Fra  = Araknéak Volatil
|Fra  = Araknéak Volatil
|FraM = Volatile Dweevil
|FraM = Volatile Dweevil
|Spa  = Bombaraña
|Spa  = Bombaraña
|SpaM = Portmanteau of "bomba" (bomb) and "araña" (spider)
|SpaM = From ''bomba'' (bomb) and ''araña'' (spider)
|Ger = Granatarak
|GerM = Portmanteau of "Granate" (grenade) and "Arak" (the German name for the dweevil familiy)
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Volatile Dweevil explode.png|Olimar in front of a Volatile Dweevil. The Dweevil's black head is visible here.
File:Volatile Dweevil explode.png|Olimar in front of a Volatile Dweevil. The Dweevil's black head is visible here.
P2 Volatile Dweevil Piklopedia.png|A Volatile Dweevil about to explode in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
File:41volatiledweevil.png‎|A Volatile Dweevil about to explode, on the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
Volatile Dweevil P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Volatile Dweevil in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
File:Y13.JPG|The creature's [[e-card]], #42 (13<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
P2 Volatile Dweevil falling.jpg|The Volatile Dweevil, and the bomb it carries, falling from the ceiling. The bomb and the dweevil fall separately, so the Volatile Dweevil's body can be seen unobscured.
Y13.JPG|The Volatile Dweevil's [[e-card]], #42 (13<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*[[Bomb rock]]
*[[Bomb rock]]
*[[Careening Dirigibug]]
*[[Careening Dirigibug]]
*[[Skutterchuck]]


{{p2enemies}}
{{Enemies}}
[[Category:Explosion enemies]]
[[Category:Explosion enemies]]
[[Category:Subterranean Complex]]
[[Category:Subterranean Complex]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Submerged Castle]]
[[Category:Submerged Castle]]

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