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'''Jumbo Bulborbs''' ({{j|ジャンボチャッピー|Janbo Chappī|Jumbo Chappy}}) are massive [[enemy|enemies]] found in {{p4}}.

As their name implies, they are gigantic Bulborbs, dwarfing all other Bulborb species and rivalling the [[Emperor Bulblax]] in terms of sheer size. Outside of the size difference, they appear identical to normal [[Bulborb]]s. Jumbo Bulborbs are cathemeral, and therefore can be found aboveground during the day, belowground, and during [[night expedition]]s.

Unlike most Bulborbs, they do not sleep, even during the day. Instead, they are usually found actively wandering their territory in search of prey, similar to [[Spotty Bulbear]]s. Additionally, they sometimes can be found hiding in foliage, waiting to ambush passing [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]].

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Once they notice prey, they become aggressive and will run towards nearby Pikmin, Leaders, and Oatchi. They will then scream and proceed to lunge at them 3 times to try and eat them. If it manages to catch any Pikmin, up to a max of 15 per attack, it will stand up and eat them; otherwise, it will trip and then try again. If there are a lot of Pikmin attacking it at once, it will shake them off and then immediately lunge 3 times.

If detected, or in a particularly bad position, locking onto it's back and attempting to circle behind it while throwing Pikmin is another good, if risky, strategy. [[Red Pikmin|Red]], [[Purple Pikmin|Purple]], and [[Rock Pikmin]] are strongly advised due to their higher attack power. Note that, when it shakes Pikmin off, that it tends to buck them directly in front of it - perfectly positioned to be grabbed by its lunge, which it often immediately retaliates with.

If your army is on the small side, lacking the power to justify a frontal assault or to instantly kill it with an ambush, kiting its attack - that is, prompting it to lunge and dodging the attack - will offer an opportunity to counter with Oatchi's Rush. Additionally, if Oatchi has been sufficiently upgraded, it is entirely possible for him to take out a Jumbo Bulborb on his own. [[Gear#Air_Armor.2B.2B_.28Oatchi.29|Air Armor++]], [[Gear#Tuff_Stuff.2B.2B_.28Oatchi.29|Tuff Stuff++]], and a fully upgraded [[Oatchi#Big_Chomp|Big Chomp]] are highly recommended if this approach is chosen.

=== Dalmo's Notes ===

{{transcript|Jumbo. That word sets and image in your mind. being larger than other of its species means its heart is proportionately bigger too, so its devotion to its family also grows! When it savagely bites, it's only doing so to protect those it cares about. The most loving critters can sometimes also be the fiercest.|block=y}}

===Olimar's Notes===

{{transcript| During reproduction, after an egg is fertilized by a sperm, any excess chromosomes are usually discarded through a process called meiosis. But occasionally, this process fails to occur, and a Bulborb individual will develop irregularly due to this chromosomal abnormality.

 

 

===Louie's Notes===

{{transcript|It's a larger creature, but the meat is tender and flavourful. It's impossible to eat in one sitting, so store some portions for later. Coat the fattier meat in cooking oil and freeze. Leaner cuts should be smoked.|block=y}}

|jpname    = {{j|ベニデメマダラ 倍数体|Beni Deme Madara Baisūtai|Spotted Crimson Bug-eye (polyploid)}}. {{j|ベニデメマダラ|Beni Dema Madara}} is the Japanese name of the Bulborb. {{j|倍数体|Baisūtai}} directly translates into "polyploid". {{w|Polyploidy}} is a condition that causes a creature's cells to have more than one chromosome, which can cause them to be larger than normal or cause more severe deformities.  

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|ItaN = ''"Coleto"'' may come from ''"boletus"'' (Latin for mushroom), as a bulborb's spots resemble those found on certain mushrooms<br> ''"Coleto"'' is the Italian name for both Bulborb and Bulbear

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|PorB = Bulbolho gigante

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|PorBN = ''"Bulbolho"'' is the Brazilian Portuguese name for Bulborb

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*An abnormally large Bulborb is also present as a [[boss]] in {{hp}}, with similar behavior of hunting during the day, hiding in foliage, and charging at Pikmin. However, it is unclear if it has the same condition as the Jumbo Bulborb.

*Both Olimar's notes, and the creature's scientific name suggest that Jumbo Bulborbs suffer from some variant of {{w|Polyploidy}}, a condition usually stemming either from failed meiosis during the production of gametes or from an egg being fertilized by multiple sperm at once. Increased size and infertility are known side effects of this condition, both traits Jumbo Bulborbs display.