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|image      = Water Dumple P4 icon.png
|image      = Water Dumple P4 icon.png
|size        = 270px
|size        = 270px
|icon        = Water Dumple P4 icon.png
|icon        = Water Dumple P3 icon.png
|name        = Ichthyosa felinis
|name        = Ichthyosa felinis
|family      = Grub-dog
|family      = Grub-dog
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|missionbe  = [[Silver Lake]], [[Thirsty Desert]]
|missionbe  = [[Silver Lake]], [[Thirsty Desert]]
|sidestories = [[Inside Forest]], [[Tundra]]
|sidestories = [[Inside Forest]], [[Tundra]]
|dandori_c = [[Test Tubs]]
|bingo      = [[Stagnant Sea]]
|dandori_b = [[Hot Sandy Duel]]
|2p          = [[Tile Lands]]
|2p          = [[Tile Lands]]
|bingo      = [[Stagnant Sea]]
|attacks    = Eat Pikmin
|attacks    = Eat Pikmin
}}
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The '''Water Dumple''' ({{j|ダンゴナマズ|Dango Namazu|Dumpling Catfish}}) is an [[enemy]] in all of the main [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Water Dumples are members of the [[grub-dog family]], and act like an aquatic [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue catfish or shellfish, with relatively large mouths, whisker-like features, and tentacles at the rear of their abdomen. Their exact behavior varies with each game, but they can always be defeated easily if the player is cautious and [[Group move|swarms]] them. Just like other small enemies, [[Purple Pikmin]] in {{p2}} will work particularly well if this creature is found on land. A Water Dumple can be defeated easily by [[leader]]s as it has few hit points.
'''Water Dumples''' ({{j|ダンゴナマズ|Dango Namazu|Dumpling Catfish}}) are enemies in all of the main [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. They are members of the [[grub-dog family]], and act like [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue cat- or shellfish, with relatively large mouths, whisker-like features, and tentacles at the rear of their abdomen. Their exact behavior varies with each game, but they can always be defeated easily if the player is cautious and [[Group move|swarms]] them. Just like other small enemies, [[Purple Pikmin]] in {{p2}} will work particularly well if this creature is found on land. A Water Dumple can be defeated easily by [[leader]]s as it has few hit points.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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|weight1 = 5    |weight2 = 5    |weight3 = 5    |weight4 = 3
|weight1 = 5    |weight2 = 5    |weight3 = 5    |weight4 = 3
|carriers1 = 10 |carriers2 = 10 |carriers3 = 10 |carriers4 = 6
|carriers1 = 10 |carriers2 = 10 |carriers3 = 10 |carriers4 = 6
|seeds1 = 5    |seeds2 = 5    |seeds3 = 5    |seeds4 = 4 (0 [[glow pellet]]s)
|seeds1 = 5    |seeds2 = 5    |seeds3 = 5    |seeds4 = 4
                 |value2 = 3    |value3 = 30    |value4 = 3
                 |value2 = 3    |value3 = 30    |value4 = 3
|hp1 = 200      |hp2 = 200      |hp3 = 200      |hp4 = 200
|hp1 = 200      |hp2 = 200      |hp3 = 200      |hp4 = 200
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=== Dalmo's Notes ===
{{Transcript|This odd critter lost its vision, but it evolved a very sharp sense of smell to compensate. Even if you sneak up behind it very quietly, it will still detect you. But with a mouth that opens up big and wide, approaching from the front isn't adviseable either!}}
===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|A carnivorous species of marine life, the water dumple uses its oversized jaws to capture its prey. The mandibles of the water dumple extend halfway across the length of its body, and its large gullet enables the predatory fish to consume large quantities of food quickly and efficiently. Water dumples travel in schools, posing a great threat to anything that enters the waters they patrol. This aquatic creature is a close relative of the bulborb.|block=y}}
{{transcript|A carnivorous species of marine life, the water dumple uses its oversized jaws to capture its prey. The mandibles of the water dumple extend halfway across the length of its body, and its large gullet enables the predatory fish to consume large quantities of food quickly and efficiently. Water dumples travel in schools, posing a great threat to anything that enters the waters they patrol. This aquatic creature is a close relative of the bulborb.|block=y}}
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===''Pikmin 3''===
===''Pikmin 3''===
Water Dumples are similar to their previous appearances in ''Pikmin 2'', but they have gone through a few notable changes. They are found alone or much more spread out in several areas, but still found in water in almost all cases. Since they are frequently single targets, they are also slightly trickier to fight. Most notably, Water Dumples can now counter Pikmin very easily if attacked from the front; with its simple bite, one creature can shake a huge army off its face before taking much damage at all, leaving the attackers vulnerable. The water they live in is much deeper than the previous two games, giving them a sort of camouflage in the water.
Water Dumples are similar to their previous appearances in ''Pikmin 3'', but they have gone through a few notable changes. They are found alone or much more spread out in several areas, but still found in water in almost all cases. Since they are frequently single targets, they are also slightly trickier to fight. Most notably, Water Dumples can now counter Pikmin very easily if attacked from the front; with its simple bite, one creature can shake a huge army off its face before taking much damage at all, leaving the attackers vulnerable. The water they live in is much deeper than the previous two games, giving them a sort of camouflage in the water.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
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===''Pikmin 3''===
===''Pikmin 3''===
One new precaution must be taken with Water Dumples: don't send your squad in from the front. Doing so will result in the Dumple shaking off all Pikmin, no matter how many, and following up with bites. It is best to approach it from the rear and charge from there, or just throw Pikmin onto its back and whistle them back off if/when it attempts to shake them off.
One new precaution must be taken with Water Dumples: don't send your squad in from the front. Doing so will result in the Dumple shaking off all Pikmin, no matter how many, and following up with bites. It is best to approach it from the rear and charge from there, or just throw Pikmin onto its back and whistle them back off if/when it attempts to shake them off.
===''Pikmin 4''===
Just like the previous 3 games, swarming is the best way to defeat these creatures. Similar to ''Pikmin 3'', they can shake Pikmin off of a forward charge and will retaliate with a quick bite. The best method is to swarm from its rear or to just repeatedly throw Pikmin onto its back until it dies. Additionally, if you want to minimize potential Pikmin deaths you can use [[Oatchi]] to attack (and if his [[Oatchi#Rush|Rush]] skill is high enough, particularly once Mega Rush Lv. 2 has been learned, it can one-shot the Water Dumple.)


==Technical information==
==Technical information==
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|size      = Body length: {{mm|40}}
|size      = Body length: {{mm|40}}
|piklopedia = 11
|piklopedia = 11
|piklopedia4 = 93
}}
}}


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{{naming
{{naming
|common    = Water Dumple. The word "water" is naturally related to its tendency to be submerged, while "dumple" derives from dumpling because of the creature's Japanese name.
|common    = Water Dumple. The word "water" is naturally related to its tendency to be submerged, while "dumple" derives from dumpling because of the creature's Japanese name.
|jpcommon  = {{j|ダンゴナマズ|Dango Namazu|{{w|Dango|Dumpling}} Catfish}}. It could be said that the creature's simple round shape is what inspired the word "dango" for the Japanese name. {{w|Catfish}} share similar characteristics to the Water Dumple, with its watery habitat and whiskers.
|jpcommon  = {{j|ダンゴナマズ|Dango Namazu|{{w|Dango|Dumpling}} Catfish}}. It could be said that the creature's simple round shape is what inspired the word "dango" for the Japanese name. The "catfish" part is because the real world {{w|catfish}}, in that the Water Dumple has fish characteristics, mostly in terms of being underwater, and cat-like whiskers.
|jpname    = {{j|アミダンゴナマズ|Ami Dango Namazu|Reticulated Dumpling Catfish}}.
|jpname    = {{j|アミダンゴナマズ|Ami Dango Namazu|Reticulated Dumpling Catfish}}.
|scientific = ''Ichthyosa felinis''. "{{w|Ichthys}}" is Greek for "fish", and "felinis" is similar to "feline", a reference to its now removed cat-like whiskers.
|scientific = ''Ichthyosa felinis''. "{{w|Ichthys}}" is Greek for "fish", and "felinis" is similar to "feline".
|internal  = Internally, it is known as <code>namazu</code> in ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 3'', and ''Pikmin 4'', which is part of its Japanese name. But in ''Pikmin 2'', this word is translated, making it <code>catfish</code>.
|internal  = Internally, it is known as <code>namazu</code> in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3'', which is part of its Japanese name, but in ''Pikmin 2'', this word is translated, making it <code>catfish</code>.
}}
}}


===Names in other languages===
===Names in other languages===
{{Needs translation|Dutch}}
{{Foreignname
{{foreignname
|Jap  = ダンゴナマズ
|Jap  = ダンゴナマズ
|JapR = Dango Namazu
|JapR = Dango Namazu
|JapM = {{w|Dango|Dumpling}} Catfish
|JapM = {{w|Dango|Dumpling}} Catfish
|JapN =  
|JapN =  
|ChiTrad  = 丸子鯰
|ChiTrad  = 丸子鲶
|ChiTradR = Wánzi Nián
|ChiTradR =  
|ChiTradM = Ball Catfish
|ChiTradM =  
|ChiTradN =  
|ChiTradN =  
|ChiSimp  = 丸子鲶
|Dut  =  
|ChiSimpR = Wánzi Nián
|ChiSimpM = Ball Catfish
|ChiSimpN =
|Dut  = Watergrubber
|DutM =  
|DutM =  
|DutN =  
|DutN =
|Fra = Bouledeau
|Fra = Bouledeau
|FraM =  
|FraM =  
|FraN = The name comes from ''"boule d'eau"'' (water ball); Also a pun on ''"bulldog"''
|FraN = The name is a portmanteau of "Boule" (ball) and "eau" (water); Also a pun on "bulldog"
|Ger  = Wasser-Klößling
|Ger  = Wasser-Klößling
|GerM = Water Dumple
|GerM = Water Dumple
|GerN =  
|GerN =  
|Ita = Idrotalpa
|Ita = Idrotalpa
|ItaM = Hydro-mole
|ItaM = Hydro-mole
|ItaN =  
|ItaN =  
|Kor = 동글메기
|Kor = 둥글메기<br> Doong geul mae gi
|KorR = Donggeul-Megi
|KorR =  
|KorM = Rotund Catfish
|KorM =  
|KorN =  
|KorN = '둥글' means Round, '메기' means Catfish.
|Spa = Mole acuática
|Spa = Mole acuática
|SpaM = Aquatic mole
|SpaM = Aquatic mole
|SpaN =  
|SpaN =  
|Por = Bolinho d'água
|PorB = Bolinho d'água
|PorM = Water dumpling
|PorBM = Water dumpling
|PorN =  
|PorBN = -
|PorP  =
|PorPM =
|PorPN =
|Rus  =
|RusM =
|RusN =  
|notes = y
|notes = y
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{image|The creature dead in {{p3}}.}}
===''Pikmin''===
===''Pikmin''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Water Dumple P1 art.png|Artwork of the Water Dumple. Note the presence of whiskers.
Water Dumple P1 art.png|Artwork of the Water Dumple.
Reel24 Water Dumple.png|Two Water Dumples in the [[enemy reel]].
Reel24 Water Dumple.png|Two Water Dumples in the [[enemy reel]].
P1 Water Dumple Sketch.png|Drawings of the Water Dumple from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide.
P1 Water Dumple Sketch.png|Drawings of the Water Dumple from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide.
P1 Water Dumple idle.jpg|A group of idle Water Dumples.
P1 Water Dumple attack.jpg|Several Water Dumples attacking [[Captain Olimar]] in the waters of [[The Distant Spring]].
P1 Water Dumple corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Water Dumple.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Waterdumple.jpg|Artwork of the Water Dumple.
Waterdumple.jpg|Artwork of the Water Dumple.
P2 Artwork Water Dumple.png|Alternate scan of the Water Dumple's artwork.
P2 Artwork Water Dumple.png|Alternate scan of the Water Dumple's artwork.
Water Dumple.png|A Water Dumple in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].  
Water Dumple.png|A Water Dumple in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]]. Note the absence of whiskers.
Water Dumple underside.jpg|The corpse of a Water Dumple.
Water Dumple underside.jpg|The corpse of a Water Dumple.
Water Dumple P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Water Dumple in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Water Dumple E-Card.jpg|The creature's [[e-card]], #11 (8<sup>th</sup> blue card).
P2 Water Dumple eating.jpg|A Water Dumple eating Pikmin.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Water Dumple P3 front.jpg|The front of a Water Dumple shown from the [[KopPad]].
Water Dumple P3 front.jpg|The front of a Water Dumple shown from the [[KopPad]].
Water Dumple P3 closeup.jpg|A closer look of the Water Dumple.
Water Dumple P3 closeup.jpg|A closer look of the Water Dumple.
P3 Water Dumple eat.jpg|A Water Dumple eating some Pikmin.
WaterDumpleCorpse P3.jpg|A dead Water Dumple.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery>
<gallery>
Pikmin 4 Water Dumple Carcass in Water Prerelease.png|The carcass of a Water Dumple seen underwater.
Pikmin 4 Water Dumple Carcass in Water Prerelease.png|The carcass of a Water Dumple seen underwater.
P4 Water Dumple Piklopedia.jpg|Two Water Dumples seen in ''Pikmin 4's'' [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]
Water Dumple Red ''Eyes''.jpg|A group of Water Dumples with red "eyes".
</gallery>
===Other===
<gallery>
Water Dumple E-Card.jpg|The Water Dumple's [[e-card]], #11 (8<sup>th</sup> blue card).
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It is stated in [[Louie's notes]] on the [[Bumbling Snitchbug]] that Water Dumples lay [[egg]]s.
*It is stated in [[Louie's notes]] on the [[Bumbling Snitchbug]] that Water Dumples lay [[egg]]s.
*Their "whiskers" are only present in ''Pikmin'', having been removed in later games for unknown reasons.
*Their "whiskers" are only present in ''Pikmin'', having been removed in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3'' for unknown reasons.
*In [[Olimar's notes]] for the [[Wogpole]], it is said that Water Dumples feed on the creature's eggs.
*In [[Olimar's notes]] for the [[Wogpole]], it is said that Water Dumples feed on the creature's eggs.
*The Water Dumple's design is likely made up of 2 separate species, the {{w|catfish}} and the {{w|Colobocentrotus atratus|shingle sea urchin}}.
*The Water Dumple's design is likely made up of 2 separate species, the {{w|catfish}} and the {{w|Colobocentrotus atratus|shingle sea urchin}}.
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