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The '''Pricklepuff''' ({{j|トゲハゼ|Toge Haze|Thorn Goby}}) is an aquatic enemy in {{p4}}. The front of their face will protrude spikes which they use to [[stab]] threats, like a {{w|pufferfish}}. As they are typically in fully submerged [[water]], attacking them with the stab-immune [[Rock Pikmin]] is not always possible, needing [[Blue Pikmin]] to defeat them with extra caution. | |||
The '''Pricklepuff''' is an aquatic enemy in {{p4}}. The front of their face will protrude spikes which they use to [[stab]] threats, like a {{w|pufferfish}}. As they are typically in fully submerged [[water]], attacking them with the stab-immune [[Rock Pikmin]] is not always possible, needing [[Blue Pikmin]] to defeat them with extra caution. | |||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
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== Behavior == | == Behavior == | ||
{{game help|p4|Describe its behavior when it sees Pikmin, when it attacks, when it shakes, when it loses interest, etc.}} | {{game help|p4|Describe its behavior when it sees Pikmin, when it attacks, when it shakes, when it loses interest, etc.}} | ||
The Pricklepuff will swim around in an area passively. If it is approached by the player and their [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], it swims over and attempts to impale them by extending the spikes on its front. It keeps the spikes out for about a second before retracting them; Pikmin that touch the spikes while they're out after the initial attack will simply be knocked away rather than being killed. It can kill up to 6 Pikmin in a single attack. | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
{{game help|p4|Describe the appearance of the creature and, if it applies, how it compares to similar creatures.}} | {{game help|p4|Describe the appearance of the creature and, if it applies, how it compares to similar creatures.}} | ||
The Pricklepuff is a light cream fish-like creature with spikes protruding from the front of its body and darker colored spots lining much of its body. On the side of their body they have 2 little fins to help swim across underwater areas swiftly. It has cyan eyes and light blue, translucent fins. | |||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
*[[Serene Shores]] | *[[Serene Shores]] | ||
*[[Seafloor Resort]] | *[[Seafloor Resort]] | ||
*[[Doppelgänger's Den]] | |||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
{{guide}} | {{guide}} | ||
{{game help|p4|Add a guide on how to beat it.}} | {{game help|p4|Add a guide on how to beat it.}} | ||
In [[water]], due to their relatively low health, a decent sized squad of [[Blue pikmin]] (about 20 or so) should be enough to take them out quickly if you simply charge them at its back. You may charge the front of its face as well, since its attack takes a while to come out. However, be cautious while charging Pikmin at its face (especially if it spotted you before you charged) as it may unleash an attack before the Pikmin manage to get to it. This is almost guaranteed to skewer and kill several of your Pikmin as, while the charge up for the attack is quite long, the attack itself is near instant and covers a large amount of space in front of it. It will kill any Pikmin that was caught by the spikes. | |||
Outside of water, they are pretty much helpless and can't really attack, so any Pikmin type can take them out with relative ease. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
=== Dalmo's Notes === | === Dalmo's Notes === | ||
{{transcript|To watch it swimming dreamily along, then spot it again walking plop-plop in tidal flats... The contrast is | {{transcript|To watch it swimming dreamily along, then spot it again walking plop-plop in tidal flats... The contrast is so great I can only admire its adaptability. But don't be drawn in by its cute, round little peepers. Much like a rose, the Pricklepuff has very sharp thorns!|block=y}} | ||
===Olimar's Notes=== | ===Olimar's Notes=== | ||
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== Naming == | == Naming == | ||
{{see more|Pricklepuff family#Naming}} | {{see more|Pricklepuff family#Naming}} | ||
{{naming | {{naming | ||
|common = Pricklepuff | |common = Pricklepuff. It is a portmanteau of "prickle" and "puff" from "pufferfish". | ||
|jpcommon = トゲハゼ | |jpcommon = {{j|トゲハゼ|Toge Haze|Thorn Goby}}. It could refer to the way it attacks and the creature it resembles. | ||
|jpname = | |jpname = {{j|ゴマダラトゲハゼ|Go Madara Toge Haze|Speckled Thorn Goby}}. "Speckled" could be referring to its spotted design. | ||
|scientific = ''Piscpineous pardos''. ''Pardos'' means spotted in Greek, referring to the spotted design of the creature. | |scientific = ''Piscpineous pardos''. ''Pardos'' means spotted in Greek, referring to the spotted design of the creature. | ||
|internal = <code>HARIUO</code> | |internal = <code>HARIUO</code>. It directly translates into "Needle Fish". | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== Names in other languages === | === Names in other languages === | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap = | |Jap = トゲハゼ | ||
|JapR = | |JapR = Toge Haze | ||
|JapM = | |JapM = Thorn Goby | ||
|ChiTrad = | |ChiTrad = 刺蝦虎 | ||
|ChiTradR = | |ChiTradR = Cì Xiāhǔ | ||
|ChiTradM = | |ChiTradM = Thorn Goby | ||
|Dut = | |ChiSimp = 刺虾虎 | ||
|DutM = | |ChiSimpR = Cì Xiāhǔ | ||
|ChiSimpM = Thorn Goby | |||
|Dut = Prikkelploffer | |||
|DutM = Prickle popper | |||
|Fra = Globépine | |Fra = Globépine | ||
|FraM = From "globe" and "épine" (thorn) | |FraM = From "globe" and "épine" (thorn) | ||
|Ger = | |Ger = Nadler | ||
|GerM = | |GerM = Needler | ||
|Ita = | |Ita = Sferispido | ||
|ItaM = | |ItaM = From ''sfera'' (sphere) and ''ispido'' (prickly) | ||
|Kor = | |Kor = 가시망둥이 | ||
|KorR = | |KorR = Gasi-Mangdung'i | ||
|KorM = | |KorM = Thorn Goby | ||
| | |Por = Baiagulha | ||
| | |PorM = From "baiacu" (blowfish) and "agulha" (needle) | ||
|Spa = Globopúas | |Spa = Globopúas | ||
|SpaM = From "globo" (balloon) and "púas" (spikes) | |SpaM = From "globo" (balloon) and "púas" (spikes) | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
{{image}} | {{image|images of wild Pricklepuffs.}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
P4 Pricklepuff Screenshot.png | |||
P4 Pricklepuff attack.jpg|A Pricklepuff attacking [[pikpik carrot]]s in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]. | |||
Pricklepuff corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Pricklepuff in the Piklopedia. | |||
Pricklepuff_on_land.png|A Pricklepuff half-unsubmerged half-submerged in [[Seafloor Resort]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Underwater enemies]] | [[Category:Underwater enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Serene Shores]] | [[Category:Serene Shores]] | ||
[[Category:Seafloor Resort]] | |||
[[Category:Doppelgänger's Den]] | |||
[[Category:Dandori Challenge]] | |||
[[Category:Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]] |
Revision as of 21:49, May 22, 2024
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Appears in | Pikmin 4 | ||
Scientific name | Piscpineous pardos | ||
Family | Pricklepuff | ||
Areas | Serene Shores | ||
Caves | Seafloor Resort, Doppelgänger's Den | ||
Dandori Challenge stages | Planning Pools | ||
Dandori Battle stages | None | ||
Attacks | Stabs Pikmin |
The Pricklepuff (トゲハゼ?, lit.: "Thorn Goby") is an aquatic enemy in Pikmin 4. The front of their face will protrude spikes which they use to stab threats, like a pufferfish. As they are typically in fully submerged water, attacking them with the stab-immune Rock Pikmin is not always possible, needing Blue Pikmin to defeat them with extra caution.
Stats
Weight | Max. carriers |
Seeds | Value | Health |
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7 | 14 | 8 | × 5 | 300 |
Behavior
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The Pricklepuff will swim around in an area passively. If it is approached by the player and their Pikmin, it swims over and attempts to impale them by extending the spikes on its front. It keeps the spikes out for about a second before retracting them; Pikmin that touch the spikes while they're out after the initial attack will simply be knocked away rather than being killed. It can kill up to 6 Pikmin in a single attack.
Appearance
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The Pricklepuff is a light cream fish-like creature with spikes protruding from the front of its body and darker colored spots lining much of its body. On the side of their body they have 2 little fins to help swim across underwater areas swiftly. It has cyan eyes and light blue, translucent fins.
Locations
Strategy
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In water, due to their relatively low health, a decent sized squad of Blue pikmin (about 20 or so) should be enough to take them out quickly if you simply charge them at its back. You may charge the front of its face as well, since its attack takes a while to come out. However, be cautious while charging Pikmin at its face (especially if it spotted you before you charged) as it may unleash an attack before the Pikmin manage to get to it. This is almost guaranteed to skewer and kill several of your Pikmin as, while the charge up for the attack is quite long, the attack itself is near instant and covers a large amount of space in front of it. It will kill any Pikmin that was caught by the spikes.
Outside of water, they are pretty much helpless and can't really attack, so any Pikmin type can take them out with relative ease.
Notes
Dalmo's Notes
Olimar's Notes
“Its hidden spikes evolved from scales that were once on its forehead. The Pricklepuff uses them to charge and chase off unknown creatures that entire its territory.
Its liver and ovaries contain powerful nerve toxins, accumulated from ingesting shellfish and algae with trace amounts of poison. These toxins not only function as alternative pheromones but also seem to keep predators at bay.
However, once it's dead, the Pikmin have no issues carrying this creature back to the Onion, where the poison is broken down into valuable nutrients.”Louie's Notes
Naming
- See more: Pricklepuff family#Naming.
- Common name: Pricklepuff. It is a portmanteau of "prickle" and "puff" from "pufferfish".
- Japanese nickname: トゲハゼ?, lit.: "Thorn Goby". It could refer to the way it attacks and the creature it resembles.
- Japanese name: ゴマダラトゲハゼ?, lit.: "Speckled Thorn Goby". "Speckled" could be referring to its spotted design.
- Scientific name: Piscpineous pardos. Pardos means spotted in Greek, referring to the spotted design of the creature.
- Internal names:
HARIUO
. It directly translates into "Needle Fish". - Prerelease: None.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | トゲハゼ? Toge Haze |
Thorn Goby |
Chinese (traditional) |
刺蝦虎 Cì Xiāhǔ |
Thorn Goby |
Chinese (simplified) |
刺虾虎 Cì Xiāhǔ |
Thorn Goby |
Dutch | Prikkelploffer | Prickle popper |
French | Globépine | From "globe" and "épine" (thorn) |
German | Nadler | Needler |
Italian | Sferispido | From sfera (sphere) and ispido (prickly) |
Korean | 가시망둥이 Gasi-Mangdung'i |
Thorn Goby |
Portuguese | Baiagulha | From "baiacu" (blowfish) and "agulha" (needle) |
Spanish | Globopúas | From "globo" (balloon) and "púas" (spikes) |
Gallery
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A Pricklepuff attacking pikpik carrots in Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
A Pricklepuff half-unsubmerged half-submerged in Seafloor Resort.