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The '''Wolpole''' ({{j|オタマ|Otama|Tadpole}}), named the '''Wogpole''' in [[#Naming|depending on the game and region]]), is a harmless [[enemy]] in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Wolpoles resemble {{w|tadpole}}s in appearance, and are the larval form of the frog-like [[Yellow Wollyhop]]s.
The '''Wolpole''' ({{j|オタマ|Otama|Tadpole}}), named the '''Wogpole''' in [[#Naming|some games]], is a harmless [[enemy]] in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Wolpoles resemble {{w|tadpole}}s in appearance, and are the larval form of the frog-like [[Yellow Wollyhop]]s.


In [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']], they only appear in the [[The Forest of Hope]] and [[The Distant Spring]] areas. They are typically a hard-to-get, low-reward enemy in that they are fast swimmers which produce only one [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] seed when carried to the [[Onion]]. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', Wolpoles are found in the [[Awakening Wood]] (being chased by wild [[Blue Pikmin]]) and the [[Perplexing Pool]], as well as the sublevels of certain [[cave]]s where they have the treasure value of merely {{pokos|1}}. In ''Pikmin 2'' onwards, while being chased Wolpoles may sometimes accidentally beach themselves, flopping about helplessly until they hop back into water. They may also drop from the ceiling, usually on a dry spot in an otherwise wet level.
In [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']], they only appear in the [[The Forest of Hope]] and [[The Distant Spring]] areas. They are typically a hard-to-get, low-reward enemy in that they are fast swimmers which produce only one [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] seed when carried to the [[Onion]]. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', Wolpoles are found in the [[Awakening Wood]] (being chased by wild [[Blue Pikmin]]) and the [[Perplexing Pool]], as well as the sublevels of certain [[cave]]s where they have the treasure value of merely {{pokos|1}}. While being chased, Wolpoles may sometimes accidentally beach themselves, flopping about helplessly until they land safely back in the water. They may also drop from the ceiling, usually on a dry spot in an otherwise wet level.


In ''Pikmin 3'', they can be found in the [[Tropical Wilds]] the [[Distant Tundra]], and also the [[Garden of Hope]], but only in [[Pikmin 3|the original Wii U version]]. Their skin is now a teal color instead of dark blue, and they now more quickly and directly swim away from leaders and Pikmin when approached.
In ''Pikmin 3'', they can be found in the [[Tropical Wilds]], the [[Garden of Hope]], and the [[Distant Tundra]]. Their skin is now a teal color instead of dark blue, and their AI has been refined to run directly away from approaching leaders instead of in random directions.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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===Dalmo's notes===
=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{transcript|While watching it swim to and fro, fatigue and time just melt away. I'm able to relax this much, even on an unknown planet at the ends of the universe, because observing this aquatic beastie takes me back to the waterfront in my hometown when I was a child.|block=y}}
{{transcript|While watching it swim to and fro, fatigue and time just melt away. I'm able to relax this much, even on an unknown planet at the ends of the universe, because observing this aquatic beastie takes me back to the waterfront in my hometown when I was a child.|block=y}}
=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|The Yellow Wollyhop spawns in early spring, laying its eggs on low-hanging tree branches and shrubs growing in or near lakes and ponds. Such unorthodox amphibious behavior is a defense mechanism, protecting the eggs from predation by Blue Pikmin and Water Dumples.
The Wollyhop's wild hopping near the shoreline in early spring is thought to be a method of driving predators away from the Wolpole eggs.|block=y}}
=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|Wolpoles can be eaten raw, but they're much more flavorful when steamed or grilled. Also heavenly in risotto! Feel free to experiment with this lush ingredient.|block=y}}


===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
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{{transcript|Wogpoles are harmless aquatic creatures that retreat any time they feel threatened. If you're determined to defeat a Wogpole, it's usually best to send a squad of Blue Pikmin charging in to attack the creature. Most of the time, however, it's not worth the time it takes for your Pikmin to chase down a fleeing Wogpole.}}
{{transcript|Wogpoles are harmless aquatic creatures that retreat any time they feel threatened. If you're determined to defeat a Wogpole, it's usually best to send a squad of Blue Pikmin charging in to attack the creature. Most of the time, however, it's not worth the time it takes for your Pikmin to chase down a fleeing Wogpole.}}


=== Reel notes (Nintendo Switch)===
===''Pikmin 1'' (Nintendo Switch) Reel notes===
{{transcript|This creature appears to be a newborn yellow wollyhop in tadpole form.|block=y}}
{{transcript|This creature appears to be a newborn yellow wollyhop in tadpole form.|block=y}}


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{{see more|Amphituber family#Naming}}
{{naming
{{naming
|common    = Wolpole or Wogpole, depending on game and version.<br> The enemy is called the Wogpole in both American English and British English versions of {{p1}} and {{p2}}, but in {{npcp1}}, {{npcp2}}, {{p3}}, and {{p3d}}, the enemy is called the Wogpole in the American English version and the Wolpole in the British English version. In [[Pikmin 1+2|the Nintendo Switch Versions of ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'']] and {{p4}}, the enemy is called the Wolpole in both English versions.<br> Although never addressed by Nintendo, it is a common belief among fans that the change was made due to the word "{{w|wog}}" being a racial slur in British and Australian English.<br> Their name is based on the word "pollywog", an alternate name for a tadpole.
|common    = Wolpole or Wogpole, depending on game and version. The enemy is called the Wogpole in both American English and British English versions of {{p1}} and {{p2}}, but in {{npcp1}}, {{npcp2}}, {{p3}}, {{hp}}, and {{p3d}}, the enemy is called the Wogpole in the American English version and the Wolpole in the British English version. In {{p1s}}, {{p2s}}, and {{p4}}, the enemy is called the Wolpole in both English versions. A possible reason for the name change is that the term "{{w|wog}}" is a slur in British and Australian English. The name is based on the word "pollywog", an alternate name for a {{w|tadpole}}.
|jpcommon  = In Japan, its name is {{j|オタマ|Otama}}, which written like that means "ball" but it's short for {{j|オタマジャクシ|Otamajakushi}} which means tadpole.
|jpcommon  = In Japan, its name is {{j|オタマ|Otama}}, which written like that means "ball" but it's short for {{j|オタマジャクシ|Otamajakushi}} which means tadpole.
|jpname    = {{j|ダルマイモガエル|Daruma Imo Gaeru|Daruma Potato Frog}}. It is shared with the Yellow Wollyhop.
|jpname    = {{j|ダルマイモガエル|Daruma Imo Gaeru|Daruma Potato Frog}}. It is shared with the Yellow Wollyhop.
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WolpoleUnfortunateFate.jpg|An unfortunate Wolpole that didn't make it back to safety.
WolpoleUnfortunateFate.jpg|An unfortunate Wolpole that didn't make it back to safety.
P4 Dead Wolpoles.jpg|Three defeated Wolpoles in the pond of the Piklopedia.
P4 Dead Wolpoles.jpg|Three defeated Wolpoles in the pond of the Piklopedia.
Wolpole P4 Giants Hearth.jpg|A Wolpole in [[Giant's Hearth]].
Wolpole_P4_Giants_Hearth.jpg|A Wolpole in [[Giant's Hearth]].
Wolpole P4 Serene Shores OST.jpg|Two beached Wolpoles in [[Serene Shores]]; [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
Wolpole_P4_Serene_Shores_OST.jpg|Two beached Wolpoles in [[Serene Shores]]; [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
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