Editing Water Dumple

|pikmin     = y

|pikmin2     = y

|pikmin4    = y

|image       = Water Dumple P4 icon.png

|size       = 270px

|icon        = Water Dumple P4 icon.png

|name       = Ichthyosa felinis

|family     = Grub-dog

|areas       = [[The Distant Spring]], [[Valley of Repose]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Distant Tundra]], [[Twilight River]], [[Serene Shores]] ([[Story Mode]] and [[Night expedition|night]])

|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Citadel of Spiders]], [[Shower Room]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]], [[Sightless Passage]], [[The Mud Pit]]

|challenge   = [[Creator's Garden]]

|bingo      = [[Stagnant Sea]]

|attacks     = Eat Pikmin

 

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.

 

|weight1 = 5   |weight2 = 5    |weight3 = 5    |weight4 = 3

|carriers1 = 10 |carriers2 = 10 |carriers3 = 10 |carriers4 = 6

|seeds1 = 5     |seeds2 = 5    |seeds3 = 5    |seeds4 = 4 (0 [[glow pellet]]s)

                |value2 = 3    |value3 = 30    |value4 = 3

|hp1 = 200     |hp2 = 200     |hp3 = 200      |hp4 = 200

 

=== 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 advisable either!|block=y}}

 

=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===

{{transcript|A resident of freshwater pools and marshes, this aquatic creature regularly feeds on insects that land on the surface of the water.

 

It shares a nearly identical skeletal structure with its close relative and terrestrial cousin, the Bulborb. This may offer clues to its evolutionary origin and suggests that it only recently emigrated to an aquatic habitat.|block=y}}

 

=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===

 

===''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|If it has a big mouth, then it loves to eat Pikmin. Avoid the water dumple's lethal jaws and send a handful of Pikmin to attack from behind.

 

{{transcript|Water dumples have huge jaws—perfect for swallowing large numbers of Pikmin in a single gulp. Making matters worse, these creatures travel in schools and patrol waterways crucial to Captain Olimar's mission.|block=y}}

{{transcript|The swimming version of a Dwarf Bulborb has a large mouth and a big appetite. Since Water Dumples are blue, they blend in with the water. Squash them with blue Pikmin or draw them out of the water and hit them with purples. Beware they can spot you from a greater distance than other enemies can.|block=y}}

 

{{transcript|Water Dumples are compact aquatic creatures capable of quickly devouring a small group of Pikmin. Given their size, these enemies are surprisingly powerful, so it's best to overwhelm them before they have a chance to attack.|block=y}}

 

{{transcript|When you encounter a Water Dumple, flank the creature and send a squad of Blue Pikmin charging in from the rear.|block=y}}

 

 

 

 

 

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====''Pikmin''====

[[Group move|Swarming]] a Water Dumple with a large army of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] is usually very effective. If these enemies are in large groups, however, and you have few Pikmin, it is likely that some Pikmin will be eaten, as the Dumples attack with quick lunges. In such a case, separate the creatures by luring them away from the group one after another. If you lure a Water Dumple too far out, it will lose interest and begin to return to the group or its original location. When this happens, swarm them from behind to ensure a quick and safe victory.  

===''Pikmin 2''===

The basic strategy for defeating Water Dumples is unchanged; swarm with a large group of Pikmin. However, a few new strategies are brought to the table. If you have Purple Pikmin at your disposal, use them to stun the creature from a distance, and then continue pelting it for a quick defeat. This way is safest, as the creature should not be able to regain its sense fast enough to fight back against the Pikmin. Also, now with stronger punches, it is possible to take out Water Dumples effectively with a leader. This is slower than using Pikmin, but is an effective way to ensure the safety of Blue Pikmin when encountering submerged Water Dumples. Just circle the creature, punching it and backing off when it shakes or bites.

===''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.

 

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.)

 

 

{{p2 enemy property | fp02 | 白ピクミン毒 | [[White Pikmin]] poison damage | 300 }}

 

 

 

|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.

|scientific = ''Ichthyosa felinis''. "{{w|Ichthys}}" is Greek for "fish", and ''felinis'' is similar to "feline", a reference to its now removed cat-like whiskers.

|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>.

 

===''Pikmin''===

<gallery>

Water Dumple P1 art.png|Artwork of the Water Dumple. Note the presence of whiskers.

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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

*The Water Dumple's design is likely made up of 2 separate species; the {{w|catfish}} and the {{w|Colobocentrotus atratus|shingle sea urchin}}.

 

*[[Long Water Dumple]]

 

[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]]

[[Category:Underwater enemies]]

[[Category:Dandori Challenge]]