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The '''Smoky Progg'''<span style="line-height:20px;"> (ドドロ </span><span style="line-height:20px;">"Dodoro"</span><span style="line-height:20px;">) </span>is an optional [[boss]] found only in the [[Pikmin (game)|first]]''[[Pikmin (game)| Pikmin ]]''[[Pikmin (game)|game]], and is one of the most difficult enemies in the game. The only way to encounter it is to visit [[The Distant Spring]] before or on Day 15. It resides in the large watery area located to the east of the landing site, in the center of a small group of islands. The Progg is in an egg and if it is approached, it will break out within four to eight seconds. When the egg breaks open the Progg will immediately go to the landing site, ignoring Olimar and possibly walking through your whole Pikmin Squad if not careful. Swarming the unopened egg with a large number of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] can easily defeat the Progg; however, it will not leave a golden pearl. | The '''Smoky Progg'''<span style="line-height:20px;"> (ドドロ </span><span style="line-height:20px;">"Dodoro"</span><span style="line-height:20px;">) </span>is an optional [[boss]] found only in the [[Pikmin (game)|first]]''[[Pikmin (game)| Pikmin ]]''[[Pikmin (game)|game]], and is one of the most difficult enemies in the game. The only way to encounter it is to visit [[The Distant Spring]] before or on Day 15. It resides in the large watery area located to the east of the landing site, in the center of a small group of islands. The Progg is in an egg and if it is approached, it will break out within four to eight seconds. When the egg breaks open the Progg will immediately go to the landing site, ignoring Olimar and possibly walking through your whole Pikmin Squad if not careful. Swarming the unopened egg with a large number of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] can easily defeat the Progg; however, it will not leave a golden pearl. | ||
The Smoky Progg itself is a dark green and black creature with white, glowing eyes, with a pink/purple ring around the white, and constantly emits a cloud of gas that is poisonous to both the Pikmin and [[Olimar]], which is usually behind the Progg. It is also able to uproot Pikmin sprouts. The Smoky Progg will make its way towards the landing site upon emerging, so it is necessary to kill it to avoid interference with the day's plans. It has an incredibly high defense, so it takes a while to | The Smoky Progg itself is a dark green and black creature with white, glowing eyes, with a pink/purple ring around the white, and constantly emits a cloud of gas that is poisonous to both the Pikmin and [[Olimar]], which is usually behind the Progg. It is also able to uproot Pikmin sprouts. The Smoky Progg will make its way towards the landing site upon emerging, so it is necessary to kill it to avoid interference with the day's plans. It has an incredibly high defense, so it takes a while to defeat. When defeated, however, it drops a golden pearl which, if carried to an [[Onion]], will produce one hundred Pikmin seeds. | ||
Olimar's belief that the creature is a malformed larval [[Mamuta]] is most likely based upon the fact that both creatures affect Pikmin on a different end of the same spectrum; the Mamuta plants the Pikmin, while the Smoky Progg uproots them and proceeds, then, | Olimar's belief that the creature is a malformed larval [[Mamuta]] is most likely based upon the fact that both creatures affect Pikmin on a different end of the same spectrum; the Mamuta plants the Pikmin, while the Smoky Progg uproots them and proceeds, then, to poisen them. But that would have to mean the Progg is only a baby, and that seems rather ludicrous due to its intensely aggressive behavior and nonsensically large strength, although it may be possible due to the fact that it is found in an egg. However, this relationship could also be derived from that of the Paradox Frog (Pseudis paradoxa) and its young; paradox frog tadpoles are about four times larger than their adult selves. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Battle Strategy== | ==Battle Strategy== | ||
[[Image:Proggegg.JPG|thumb|200px|The Progg inside its egg.]]There are several methods of defeating the Smoky Progg, some riskier than others. Swarming the Smoky Progg is utterly useless and will only result in all of your Pikmin | [[Image:Proggegg.JPG|thumb|200px|The Progg inside its egg.]]There are several methods of defeating the Smoky Progg, some riskier than others. Swarming the Smoky Progg is utterly useless and will only result in all of your Pikmin perishing. One method is to withdraw one hundred [[Red Pikmin]], wait until it uses its uprooting ability and becomes still, then use the C-stick and A to throw Pikmin onto its face as fast as possible (precise aiming is required so that the Pikmin do not hit the Onion instead of the Progg). If done correctly, the Smoky Progg will be so distracted shaking off Pikmin that it will not be able to move and will eventually die. Another method is to bring out 10-20 reds at a time and continuously attack until it is dead while avoiding its attacks; naturally this method takes longer, but may be less risky. | ||
An alternate way to hurt it would be to use Yellow Pikmin with [[Bomb Rock]]s. To do this, aim well and do not hit the Progg on the rear with the Yellow that is thrown, or the Pikmin will be suffocated by the poison. Occasionally, it will chase you around and not give up until your Pikmin die or you get far enough away, at which point it will ignore you temporarily and you can attack it again. You can also disband a group of fifteen to twenty Yellow Pikmin with bomb-rocks near the shore between the Progg's egg and the Onions, keeping the rest of your Pikmin stashed away to avoid excessive casualties. Attack the Progg's egg with a single Blue Pikmin, then hightail it back to the shore. The Smoky Progg will home in on the Yellow Pikmin and the combined explosions will instantly kill or at least severely damage it. Give the Progg's remains to the Yellow Onion; that way you'll more than make up for the ones lost in the explosion. | An alternate way to hurt it would be to use Yellow Pikmin with [[Bomb Rock]]s. To do this, aim well and do not hit the Progg on the rear with the Yellow that is thrown, or the Pikmin will be suffocated by the poison. Occasionally, it will chase you around and not give up until your Pikmin die or you get far enough away, at which point it will ignore you temporarily and you can attack it again. You can also disband a group of fifteen to twenty Yellow Pikmin with bomb-rocks near the shore between the Progg's egg and the Onions, keeping the rest of your Pikmin stashed away to avoid excessive casualties. Attack the Progg's egg with a single Blue Pikmin, then hightail it back to the shore. The Smoky Progg will home in on the Yellow Pikmin and the combined explosions will instantly kill or at least severely damage it. Give the Progg's remains to the Yellow Onion; that way you'll more than make up for the ones lost in the explosion. | ||
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*The Smoky Progg appears to be hollow, or transparent. If viewed from behind, you can see a glowing light suspended inside of it with chunks of gas falling around the light. This light may be the pearl it drops. | *The Smoky Progg appears to be hollow, or transparent. If viewed from behind, you can see a glowing light suspended inside of it with chunks of gas falling around the light. This light may be the pearl it drops. | ||
*While the Smokey Progg is inside its egg, it is called the "Dodoro's Egg," which in Japanese translates as "Dodoro no Tamago" (ドドロのたまご). | *While the Smokey Progg is inside its egg, it is called the "Dodoro's Egg," which in Japanese translates as "Dodoro no Tamago" (ドドロのたまご). | ||
*the pearl reward from the smoky progg is a reward simalar to the pearly clamp-clamps,but the only differance is the color and the amount of pikmin given. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||