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{{otheruses|the lithopod that first appears in {{p4}}|the version unique to {{p1}}|Armored Cannon Beetle|an explanation of the difference or lack thereof|Lithopod family#Naming}}
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|areas      = [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]), [[Hero's Hideaway]]
|areas      = [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]), [[Hero's Hideaway]]
|underground = [[Subterranean Swarm]], [[Cavern for a King]]
|underground = [[Subterranean Swarm]], [[Cavern for a King]]
|attacks    = Crush Pikmin
|attacks    = Launch boulders
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{{game help|p4|Fill in the infobox and describe the enemy.}}
{{game help|p4|Fill in the infobox and describe the enemy.}}
{{otheruses|the lithopod that first appears in {{p4}}|the version unique to {{p1}}|Armored Cannon Beetle|}}


The '''Horned Cannon Beetle''' ({{j|フタクチカブト|Futa Kuchi Kabuto|Two-Mouthed Beetle}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It appears very similar to the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]], but with a less metallic and more segmented shell, along with longer mandibles. The blowhole is also larger and higher up on the shell, pointing at an angle instead of being front facing. It's overall more detailed, but as these details are shared with the [[Arctic Cannon Beetle]], these differences are likely due to graphical improvements.
The '''Horned Cannon Beetle''' ({{j|フタクチカブト|Futa Kuchi Kabuto|Two-Mouthed Beetle}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It appears very similar to the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]], but with a less metallic and more segmented shell, along with longer mandibles. The blowhole is also larger and higher up on the shell, pointing at an angle instead of being front facing. It's overall more detailed, but as these details are shared with the [[Arctic Cannon Beetle]], these differences are likely due to graphical improvements.
When breeding with the mature Armored Cannon Beetle, the larva will be highly aggressive and territorial. This behavior could explain either the wandering larva in ''Pikmin 2'', or the larva that constantly shoot boulders in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''.


==Relation to other lithopods==
==Relation to other lithopods==
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== Behavior ==
== Behavior ==
It behaves almost identically to the Armored Cannon Beetle, the only differences being longer charge time, larger boulders, and the fact that it doesn't idly shake. Before engaging it will wander within a set area, scanning its surroundings. Upon noticing a threat, it will lock onto it, and after a moment, start inhaling. After it inhales, it will spit out a massive boulder, which will crush Pikmin, including [[Rock Pikmin]] when fighting it in Hero's Hideaway, due to the hard surface. If a Pikmin is thrown into the horn while it's inhaling, the Beetle will choke, opening it's shell to vent heat through the holes in its fleshy back. This provides an opportunity to attack. Once defeated, the beetle will fall over forwards, its shell slightly exposed.
It behaves almost identically to the Armored Cannon Beetle, the only differences being longer charge time, larger boulders, and the fact that it doesn't idly shake. Before engaging it will wander within a set area, scanning its surroundings. Upon noticing a threat, it will lock onto it, and after a moment, start inhaling. After it inhales, it will spit out a massive boulder, which will crush Pikmin, including [[Rock Pikmin]] when fighting it in Hero's Hideaway, due to the hard surface. If a Pikmin is thrown into the horn while it's inhaling, the Beetle will choke, opening its shell to vent heat through the holes in its fleshy back. This provides an opportunity to attack. Once defeated, the beetle will fall over forwards, its shell slightly exposed.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
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The Horned Cannon Beetle is a deceptively simple and easy fight. Once the player begins to engage it, wait for the Beetle to inhale through its top blow hole. Once it does, you have a rather generous amount of time to throw a single Pikmin into it to clog it. Once stops, the beetle's rear shell opens up, exposing its abdomen for attack. Rush the back of the creature with [[Oatchi]] and a large squad of Pikmin, or if he is not available simply throw them on. Once it shuts its shell, whistle your Pikmin back and repeat the process until the boss is defeated. Using a squad that has [[Rock Pikmin]] and/or [[Purple Pikmin]] is recommended.
The Horned Cannon Beetle is a deceptively simple and easy fight. Once the player begins to engage it, wait for the Beetle to inhale through its top blow hole. Once it does, you have a rather generous amount of time to throw a single Pikmin into it to clog it. Once stops, the beetle's rear shell opens up, exposing its abdomen for attack. Rush the back of the creature with [[Oatchi]] and a large squad of Pikmin, or if he is not available simply throw them on. Once it shuts its shell, whistle your Pikmin back and repeat the process until the boss is defeated. Using a squad that has [[Rock Pikmin]] and/or [[Purple Pikmin]] is recommended.
An extremely quick, if expensive, way of dealing with this boss is to simply [[freeze]] it using three [[Ice Blast|Ice Blasts]]. Enemies with protective armour can be hit across the whole body when frozen, making the Beetle extremely vulnerable. 100 [[Ultra-spicy spray|Spicy-Sprayed]] Pikmin of any type should have the time to defeat this beast, however, the player can instead consider bringing [[Rock Pikmin]] and using Oatchi's rush on the boss when frozen, where Rock Pikmin will deal double the typical damage to the frozen enemy when not under the effects of Ultra-Spicy Spray. 95-100 Rock Pikmin can take out the Beetle immediately in this fashion.
A far less expensive and much more convenient method, working on the same base principals, is instead to bring [[Ice Pikmin]] to the fight. Their freezing powers allow the boss's shaking off of Pikmin to be delayed momentarily, allowing more damaging types to work further. The player can simply also rely on the stun from Oatchi's powered-up rush, which increases the window in which the Beetle is vulnerable. 100 Spicy-Sprayed pikmin can easily take out the boss in one cycle using these methods.
As a small note, [[Winged Pikmin]] are immune to the boss's boulders while airborne, and can [[Charge]] or home-in on both the elevated abdomen and blowhole, so they are also an option, especially for [[Subterranean Swarm]].


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{game help|p4|Transcribe notes about this enemy, though remember that all transcribed notes will be replaced with notes from the game files eventually.}}
=== Dalmo's notes ===
=== Dalmo's Notes ===
{{Transcript|Its giant shiny-black carapace is one of the precious stones of the natural world! When it lifts its ebony wings, the briefly visible flesh beneath creates a striking color contrast. This is a living work of art that transcends the imagination.|block=y}}
{{transcript|Its giant shiny-black carapace is one of the precious stones of the natural world! When it lifts its ebony wings, the briefly visible flesh beneath creates a striking color contrast. This is a living work of art that transcends the imagination.|block=y}}


=== Olimar's Notes ===
=== Olimar's notes ===
{{transcript|Males of this species are known for their hornlike blowholes. When females reach maturity, their blowhole closes and they lose the ability to launch rocks.
{{Transcript|Males of this species are known for their hornlike blowholes. When females reach maturity, their blowhole closes and they lose the ability to launch rocks.


At the start of breeding season, the females lay eggs on rocks launched by a male. The rocks then become food for the growing larvae.
At the start of breeding season, the females lay eggs on rocks launched by a male. The rocks then become food for the growing larvae.
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The Horned Cannon Beetle can breed with adult Armored Cannon Beetles, but only about half of the eggs will actually hatch. This hybrid species has the potential to seriously pollute the gene pool. Furthermore, it exhibits aggressive territorial behavior, sometimes launching boulders at young Armored Cannon Beetles, which has driven the latter species to the verge of extinction.|block=y}}
The Horned Cannon Beetle can breed with adult Armored Cannon Beetles, but only about half of the eggs will actually hatch. This hybrid species has the potential to seriously pollute the gene pool. Furthermore, it exhibits aggressive territorial behavior, sometimes launching boulders at young Armored Cannon Beetles, which has driven the latter species to the verge of extinction.|block=y}}


=== Louie's Notes ===
=== Louie's notes ===
{{transcript|Drop into boiling water, and let it cook until the shell turns red. Remove from the pot and peel. Sprinkle the drained meat with rock salt.}}
{{Transcript|Drop into boiling water, and let it cook until the shell turns red. Remove from the pot and peel. Sprinkle the drained meat with rock salt.|block=y}}


===Pikmin Garden===
===Pikmin Garden===
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|Jap  = フタクチカブト
|Jap  = フタクチカブト
|JapR = Futa Kuchi Kabuto
|JapR = Futa Kuchi Kabuto
|JapM = Two-Mouth [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_rhinoceros_beetle Rhino Beetle]
|JapM = Two-Mouth {{w|Japanese rhinoceros beetle|Rhino Beetle}}
|JapN =  
|JapN =  
|ChiTrad  = 雙口甲蟲
|ChiTrad  = 雙口甲蟲
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P4 Horned Cannon Beetle pikpik.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle with a [[pikpik carrot]] stuck in its blowhole, exposing its abdomen.
P4 Horned Cannon Beetle pikpik.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle with a [[pikpik carrot]] stuck in its blowhole, exposing its abdomen.
P4 Hero's Hideaway Introduction 1.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle seen from the introduction cutscene for [[Hero's Hideaway]].
P4 Hero's Hideaway Introduction 1.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle seen from the introduction cutscene for [[Hero's Hideaway]].
Horned_Cannon_Beetle_P4_Notices.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle noticing the player.
Horned_Cannon_Beetle_P4_Plugged_By_Blue.jpg|The Horned Cannon Beetle getting its blowhole plugged by a [[Blue Pikmin]].
Horned Cannon Beetle Stare.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle, as seen in [[Subterranean Swarm]].
Horned Cannon Beetle Stare.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle, as seen in [[Subterranean Swarm]].
Horned_Cannon_Beetle_P4_Destroys_Spotcaps.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle destroying [[Spotcap|spotcaps]].
Horned Cannon Beetle backside.jpg|The backside of a Horned Cannon Beetle.
Horned Cannon Beetle boulder.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle shooting a boulder in the Piklopedia.
P4 Dead Horned Cannon Beetle.jpg|A defeated Horned Cannon Beetle in the Piklopedia.
Horned_Cannon_Beetle_Landing_Site_OST.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle guarding a landing site in [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
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