Shearwig: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
No edit summary |
(Checked P4 Piklopedia notes with the game's files.) |
||
| (111 intermediate revisions by 50 users not shown) | |||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
|pikmin2 = y | |pikmin2 = y | ||
|pikmin3 = y | |pikmin3 = y | ||
| | |pikmin4 = y | ||
|image = Shearwig.png | |heypikmin = y | ||
|image = Shearwig P4 icon.png | |||
|size = 270px | |size = 270px | ||
|icon = | |icon = Shearwig P4 icon.png | ||
|name = Himeagea volaris | |name = Himeagea volaris | ||
|family = Mandiblard | |family = Mandiblard | ||
|areas = [[The Forest Navel]], [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Wistful Wild]], [[Formidable Oak]] | |areas = [[The Forest Navel]], [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Wistful Wild]], [[Formidable Oak]], [[Serene Shores]] ([[night expedition|night]]), [[Hero's Hideaway]] (night), [[Troop Commander]] | ||
|underground = [[Snagret Hole]], [[Citadel of Spiders]], [[Hole of Heroes]] | |underground = [[Snagret Hole]], [[Citadel of Spiders]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Crackling Cauldron]], [[Subterranean Swarm]] | ||
|challenge = [[Rumbling Grotto]] | |challenge = [[Rumbling Grotto]] | ||
|missionct = [[Twilight Hollow Remix]] | |missionct = [[Twilight Hollow Remix]] | ||
|missionbe = [[Thirsty Desert]], [[Twilight Hollow]], [[Twilight River Remix]], [[The Rustyard]] | |missionbe = [[Thirsty Desert]], [[Twilight Hollow]], [[Twilight River Remix]], [[The Rustyard]] | ||
|dandori_c = [[Aerial Incinerator]] | |||
|2p = [[Battle Field]], [[War Path]], [[Carpet Plain]], [[Angle Maze]], [[Rusty Gulch]], [[Brawl Yard]], [[Tile Lands]], [[Dim Labyrinth]], [[Hostile Territory]] | |2p = [[Battle Field]], [[War Path]], [[Carpet Plain]], [[Angle Maze]], [[Rusty Gulch]], [[Brawl Yard]], [[Tile Lands]], [[Dim Labyrinth]], [[Hostile Territory]] | ||
|attacks = | |bingo = [[Parched Brook]], [[Rusted Labyrinth]], [[Corroded Maze]] | ||
|dandori_b = [[Final Battle]] | |||
|attacks = Eat Pikmin | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game help|hp}} | |||
''' | The '''Shearwig''' ({{j|トビンコ|Tobinko|Tiny Flier}}) is an [[enemy]] in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. The females of this species are never seen, as, according to [[Olimar's notes]], they spend nearly their entire life underground, somewhat similar to cicadas. They also do not possess the males' wings. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped mandibles. They are slightly more aggressive than [[Male Sheargrub]]s, and take leave off the ground to hover up high after having lost at least half of their [[health]] to allow it to steadily return. While up in the air, these creatures are still within the reach of a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] [[throw]], of which just one accurate button-press is enough to either kill it, or knock it into the ground. | ||
Like other [[Mandiblard family|mandiblards]], Shearwigs have an affinity for chewing apart [[Bridge|stick bridges]], and they lose health while in water, in the first two games. Because when they are being attacked they fly up, they will stop losing health as soon as they stop being submerged. On the ground, if they are hit in the back, they will die instantly, just like a [[Dwarf Bulborb]]. | Like other [[Mandiblard family|mandiblards]], Shearwigs have an affinity for chewing apart [[Bridge|stick bridges]], and they lose health while in water, in the first two games. Because when they are being attacked they fly up, they will stop losing health as soon as they stop being submerged. On the ground, if they are hit in the back, they will die instantly, just like a [[Dwarf Bulborb]]. | ||
The Shearwigs also appear in {{hp}}, exclusively as part of the [[boss]] fight against the [[Queen Shearwig]]. In this game, they only fly around to serve as a line of defense, move towards a target while spinning, chomp on Pikmin, and eat them, all as commanded by the queen. | The Shearwigs also appear in {{hp}}, exclusively as part of the [[boss]] fight against the [[Queen Shearwig]]. In this game, they only fly around to serve as a line of defense, move towards a target while spinning, chomp on Pikmin, and eat them, all as commanded by the queen. They are one of the few enemies in the game that don't have an entry in the [[creature log]]. | ||
In | In {{p3}}, Shearwigs fly almost all the time while fighting and swoop down to grab Pikmin and eat them. Instead of healing while in flight, they roost and go underground, and can fully heal in 30 seconds. They will go underground to heal when their health reaches 20% or lower, and will emerge after it reaches 50%, if there are prey nearby. This makes them easy to strike down and deal good damage to, and makes them easy targets for [[Winged Pikmin]]. | ||
In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'''s [[2-Player Mode]], Shearwigs may sometimes pop out when the player digs up a [[Crystallized Telekinesis|yellow marble]]. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', their only Story Mode appearance is in the [[Formidable Oak]], so they cannot be carried back as they just disappear into [[Plasm Wraith|plasm]]. They behave as normal in [[Bingo Battle]] and [[Mission Mode]]. | In ''[[Pikmin 2]]''{{'s}} [[2-Player Mode]], Shearwigs may sometimes pop out when the player digs up a [[Crystallized Telekinesis|yellow marble]]. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', their only Story Mode appearance is in the [[Formidable Oak]], so they cannot be carried back as they just disappear into [[Plasm Wraith|plasm]]. They behave as normal in [[Bingo Battle]] and [[Mission Mode]]. In ''Hey! Pikmin'', they serve as the [[Queen Shearwig]]'s troops and attacks, similar to [[Scornets]] in the [[Scornet Maestro]] battle in ''Pikmin 3''. | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
{{enemy stats | {{enemy stats | ||
|weight1 = 1 |weight2 = 1 |weight3 = 1 | |weight1 = 1 |weight2 = 1 |weight3 = 1 |weight4 = 1 | ||
|carriers1 = 2 |carriers2 = 1 |carriers3 = 1 | |carriers1 = 2 |carriers2 = 1 |carriers3 = 1 |carriers4 = 1 | ||
|seeds1 = 4 |seeds2 = 4 |seeds3 = | |seeds1 = 4 |seeds2 = 4 |seeds3 = 3 |seeds4 = 3 (0 [[glow pellet]]s) |seedsh = Unknown | ||
|value2 = 2 |value3 = 5 | |value2 = 2 |value3 = 5 |value4 = 1 | ||
|hp1 = 50 |hp2 = 200 |hp3 = 74 | |hp1 = 50 |hp2 = 200 |hp3 = 74 |hp4 = 74 |hph = Unknown | ||
|regen1 = Yes |regen2 = 0.6 |regen3 = Unknown | |regen1 = Yes |regen2 = 0.6 |regen3 = Unknown |regen4 = Unknown |regenh = Unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y}} | {{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|p3dpalph=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlieus=y|p3dpcharlieeu=y|p3dplouie=y|p3dpolimar=y}} | ||
===Nintendo Player's Guide=== | |||
=== Dalmo's notes === | |||
{{Transcript|It may be small, but it's full of vim and vigor! It hovers in midair, then zips straight to its target. And once it has prey in its jaws, it locks on tight and won't let go. The Shearwig, a cunning and fierce survivor, has a death grip on my heart and soul!|block=y}} | |||
=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') === | |||
{{transcript|Unusual for their genus, flying Mandiblards have retained their wings. However, only the adult males of this species can fly. | |||
Females of this species spend most of their life span underground. They do emerge for a period after maturation to spawn, but they never metamorphose.|block=y}} | |||
===Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'')=== | |||
{{transcript|Grate this beast into a zest, and whisk with sugar, cream, and chopped dark chocolate for a lusciously indulgent mousse that's a true culinary coup de grâce!|block=y}} | |||
===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide=== | |||
{{transcript|Unusual for their genus, flying mandiblards have retained their wings. However, only the adult males of this species can fly. Females of this species spend most of their life span underground. They do emerge for a period after maturation to spawn, but they never metamorphose.|block=y}} | |||
{{transcript|Like sheargrubs, shearwigs emerge from underground when Pikmin are near. Battle a shearwig as if it were a male sheargrub. If the shearwig takes wing, you can easily defeat it by tossing a Pikmin at it.|block=y}} | |||
===''Pikmin'' Nintendo Power booklet=== | |||
{{transcript|Shearwigs emerge from underground when Pikmin are near. They feast upon Pikmin until attacked, and retreat to the safety of the sky to regroup. Toss Pikmin at airborne shearwigs to knock them down.|block=y}} | |||
===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide=== | |||
{{transcript|Shearwigs are essentially Male Sheargrubs with wings. You can pluck a Shearwig from the air with a toss of a single Pikmin, then defeat it quickly with a small swarm. Although it takes some effort to aim and fire at the little bugs, they provide a good source of Pikmin sprouts.|block=y}} | |||
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide=== | ===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide=== | ||
{{transcript|These creatures behave much like Male Sheargrubs, burrowing underground and waiting to attack unsuspecting prey. Once above ground, however, Shearwigs fly into the air and attack your Pikmin from above. When you encounter a group of Shearwigs, move out of range and attack the enemies from a distance. During prolonged battles, Shearwigs will shake their attackers by burrowing underground. Don’t let your guard down until you’re sure the area is clear of enemies.|block=y}} | |||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| Line 55: | Line 78: | ||
In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Shearwigs gain a new form of attack wherein as soon as they emerge from the ground, they will immediately take flight rather than attempt to chase Pikmin on the ground. Once in the air, they will swoop down, grab Pikmin in their mandibles, lift them into the air and eat them. The same strategies from previous games are effective on the Shearwig. If in the air, they are also vulnerable to Pikmin being thrown at them to knock them onto the ground, or to get swarmed by [[Winged Pikmin]] while in the air. [[Rock Pikmin]] can also instantly defeat an airborne Shearwig. | In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Shearwigs gain a new form of attack wherein as soon as they emerge from the ground, they will immediately take flight rather than attempt to chase Pikmin on the ground. Once in the air, they will swoop down, grab Pikmin in their mandibles, lift them into the air and eat them. The same strategies from previous games are effective on the Shearwig. If in the air, they are also vulnerable to Pikmin being thrown at them to knock them onto the ground, or to get swarmed by [[Winged Pikmin]] while in the air. [[Rock Pikmin]] can also instantly defeat an airborne Shearwig. | ||
The Shearwig in ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' is identical to its previous iteration. [[Rock Pikmin]] will down it in one hit as they did before, and all other types will knock it out of the air if they don't land on its back mid-flight. The main distinction is their appearance in groups, both in [[caves]] and in [[night expeditions]], though this is mostly mitigated due to their low health. [[Glow Pikmin]] can take advantage of their ability to form Glowmobs to down groups of Shearwigs bundled together almost instantly. Take care to watch for any Pikmin that may get swooped away in fights, and prioritize those that do manage to pluck one away from you. | |||
== Minor glitches == | == Minor glitches == | ||
| Line 60: | Line 85: | ||
In ''Pikmin'', there is a visual glitch that can happen when the Shearwigs in [[The Distant Spring]] by the [[Massage Machine]] are hiding underground. If they are hiding right on the ledge that leads into the water, they can be seen above ground, completely motionless. | In ''Pikmin'', there is a visual glitch that can happen when the Shearwigs in [[The Distant Spring]] by the [[Massage Machine]] are hiding underground. If they are hiding right on the ledge that leads into the water, they can be seen above ground, completely motionless. | ||
In the same game, Pikmin that are thrown or ordered into an area where Shearwigs are under the ground attack the ground as if something were there (similarly to the way [[White Pikmin]] [[ | In the same game, Pikmin that are thrown or ordered into an area where Shearwigs are under the ground attack the ground as if something were there (similarly to the way [[White Pikmin]] [[Dig|unearth]] buried treasure). However, the Shearwigs will not come to the surface unless [[Captain Olimar]] moves near enough. This is useful for when Pikmin need to carry objects through an area with Shearwigs or [[Sheargrubs]] (such as the [[Guard Satellite]] or the [[Extraordinary Bolt]]), as the enemies don't attack, and it can be used to indicate whether any [[Mandiblard]]s lie ahead. | ||
In ''Pikmin 2'''s [[2-Player Battle]] mode, Shearwigs may sometimes pop out when the player digs up a [[Crystallized Telekinesis|yellow marble]]. Sometimes, the Shearwigs will move incredibly fast, and will eat Pikmin faster, and also move up and down faster when carried to the Onion. The latter oddity may also sometimes happen with [[Fiery Blowhog]]s in ''Pikmin''. | In ''Pikmin 2'''s [[2-Player Battle]] mode, Shearwigs may sometimes pop out when the player digs up a [[Crystallized Telekinesis|yellow marble]]. Sometimes, the Shearwigs will move incredibly fast, and will eat Pikmin faster, and also move up and down faster when carried to the Onion. The latter oddity may also sometimes happen with [[Fiery Blowhog]]s in ''Pikmin''. | ||
| Line 122: | Line 147: | ||
|ip06 = 0 | |ip06 = 0 | ||
|ip07 = 0 | |ip07 = 0 | ||
|spec = {{p2 enemy property | fp01 | 離陸ライフ | | |spec = {{p2 enemy property | fp01 | 離陸ライフ | HP percentage needed to start flying | 0.5 }} | ||
{{!}}- | {{!}}- | ||
{{p2 enemy property | fp02 | 着陸ライフ | | {{p2 enemy property | fp02 | 着陸ライフ | HP percentage needed to go back down | 0.8 }} | ||
{{!}}- | {{!}}- | ||
{{p2 enemy property | fp03 | 飛行オフセット | | {{p2 enemy property | fp03 | 飛行オフセット | Flight height | 75 }} | ||
{{!}}- | {{!}}- | ||
{{p2 enemy property | fp11 | 白ピクミン | [[White Pikmin]] poison damage | 300 }} | {{p2 enemy property | fp11 | 白ピクミン | [[White Pikmin]] poison damage | 300 }} | ||
| Line 151: | Line 176: | ||
|size = Body length: {{mm|28}} | |size = Body length: {{mm|28}} | ||
|piklopedia = 25 | |piklopedia = 25 | ||
|piklopedia4 = 30 | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
{{see more|Mandiblard family#Naming}} | {{see more|Mandiblard family#Naming}} | ||
{{naming | |||
|common = Shearwig. It is a combination of "shear" and "{{w|earwig}}" – a real-life insect that also has large mandibles and wings. | |||
Internally, it is known in ''Pikmin'' has <code>kabekuiC</code>. The <code>C</code> in the name is what distinguishes it from the other [[mandiblard family|mandiblards]]; in particular, the [[Female Sheargrub]] uses <code>A</code> and the Male uses <code>B</code>. In ''Pikmin 2'', the internal name is simply <code>tobi</code>, which is part of its Japanese name ({{j|とび|tobi|flying}}), and in ''Pikmin 3'', it is the entirety of the Japanese name (<code>tobinko</code>). | |jpcommon = {{j|トビンコ|Tobinko}}. It is a combination of {{j|とび|tobi|flying|f=tp}}, and the {{j|ンコ|nko}} part used in the name of other mandiblards. | ||
|jpname = {{j|トビヒメアギト|Tobi Hime Agito|Flying Small Jaw}}. | |||
|scientific = ''Himeagea volaris''. ''Volaris'' is related to the Latin ''volare'', which means "fly". | |||
|internal = Internally, it is known in ''Pikmin'' has <code>kabekuiC</code>. The <code>C</code> in the name is what distinguishes it from the other [[mandiblard family|mandiblards]]; in particular, the [[Female Sheargrub]] uses <code>A</code> and the Male uses <code>B</code>. In ''Pikmin 2'', the internal name is simply <code>tobi</code>, which is part of its Japanese name ({{j|とび|tobi|flying}}), and in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'', it is the entirety of the Japanese name (<code>tobinko</code>). | |||
}} | |||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
{{ | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap=トビンコ | |Jap = トビンコ | ||
|JapR=Tobinko | |JapR = Tobinko | ||
|JapM=Flying | |JapM = Tiny Flier | ||
| | |ChiTrad = 飛天蛆仔 | ||
| | |ChiTradR = Fēitiān Qūzǐ | ||
|Fra=Boufpon Volant | |ChiTradM = Flying Maggotlet | ||
|FraM= | |ChiSimp = 飞天蛆仔 | ||
|Ita=Tarlo | |ChiSimpR = Fēitiān Qūzǐ | ||
|ItaM=Winged termite | |ChiSimpM = Flying Maggotlet | ||
|Dut = Schaarwig | |||
|DutM = Shearwig | |||
|Fra = Boufpon Volant | |||
|FraM = Flying bridge-eater | |||
|FraN = ''"Boufpon"'' is a portmanteau of ''"bouffe"'' (eat, grub) and ''"pont"'' (bridge) | |||
|Ita = Tarlo alato | |||
|ItaM = Winged woodworm | |||
|Kor = 날개벼룩 | |||
|KorR = Nalgae-Byeoruk | |||
|KorM = Wing Flea | |||
|Ger = Scherenzopf | |||
|GerM = Scissor Braid | |||
|Spa = Comején volador | |||
|SpaM = Flying termite | |||
|Por = Cupim alado | |||
|PorM = Winged termite | |||
|notes = y | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{image|images of shearwigs from P4.}} | |||
===''Pikmin''=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Shearwig P1 art.png|Artwork of the Shearwig from {{P1}}. | |||
Reel20 Shearwig.png| | Reel20 Shearwig.png|A Shearwig in ''Pikmin'''s [[enemy reel]]. | ||
Shearwigs eating bridge.jpg|Shearwigs | P1 Shearwig Sketch.png|Drawings of the Shearwig from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide. | ||
P1 Shearwig idle.jpg|Several idle Shearwigs in [[The Forest Navel]]. | |||
P1 Shearwig flying.jpg|A group of flying Shearwigs. | |||
P1 Shearwig eating.jpg|A Shearwig eating a Pikmin. | |||
P1 Shearwig corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Shearwig. | |||
P1 Shearwig bridge.jpg|A group of three Shearwigs eating a bridge in [[The Distant Spring]]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Pikmin 2''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Shearwig.jpg|Artwork of the Shearwig from {{P2}}. | |||
P2 Artwork Shearwig.png|Alternate scan of the Shearwig's artwork. | |||
25shearwig.png|A Shearwig in ''Pikmin 2'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]]. | |||
Two Shearwigs P2.png|Two Shearwigs in the [[Perplexing Pool]]. | |||
Shearwig fly.png|A Shearwig taking flight in ''Pikmin 2''. | Shearwig fly.png|A Shearwig taking flight in ''Pikmin 2''. | ||
Shearwig P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Shearwig in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']]. | |||
P2 Shearwig eating.jpg|A Shearwig eating a Pikmin. | |||
P2 Shearwig corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Shearwig. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Pikmin 3''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Shearwig.png|Artwork of the Shearwig from {{P3}}. | |||
Two Shearwigs P3.jpg|Two Shearwigs seen from below in ''Pikmin 3''. | |||
P3 Shearwig attack.jpg|A group of Shearwigs swooping down to attack a Pikmin. | |||
P3 Shearwig eat.jpg|A Shearwig eating a Pikmin whilst flying. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Pikmin 4''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
P4 Shearwig Piklopedia.jpg|A Shearwig in {{P4}}'s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]. | |||
P4 Shearwig Eating.jpg|A Shearwig with a [[Red Pikmin]] in its mandibles. | |||
Red Pikmin Defeating A Shearwig.jpg|A Shearwig being attacked by a Red Pikmin. | |||
Shearwig_P4_Attacks_Tricknoll.jpg|A Shearwig at night attacking a [[Lumiknoll|Tricknoll]]. | |||
P4 Dead Shearwigs.jpg|Seven defeated Shearwigs in the Piklopedia. | |||
Shearwigs_P4_Unearth.jpg|Shearwigs unearthing in [[Subterranean Swarm]]. | |||
Shearwig_P4_Swarm.jpg|A swarm of Shearwigs. | |||
Shearwigs_P4_Aerial_Incinerator.jpg|Shearwigs in [[Aerial Incinerator]]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Hey! Pikmin''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Troop Commander.jpg|A Shearwig using the spinning attack in {{hp}}. | Troop Commander.jpg|A Shearwig using the spinning attack in {{hp}}. | ||
Queen Shearwig charge 1.jpg|A line of Shearwigs charging, commanded by the [[Queen Shearwig]]. | Queen Shearwig charge 1.jpg|A line of Shearwigs charging, commanded by the [[Queen Shearwig]]. | ||
</gallery> | |||
Shearwig.jpg | ===''Other''=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Shearwig E-Card.jpg|The Shearwig's [[e-card]], #46 (11<sup>th</sup> red card). | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The female version of the Shearwig cannot fly, stays underground, and has not been seen in-game, but it has been mentioned in the [[Piklopedia]]. | *The female version of the Shearwig cannot fly, stays underground, and has not been seen in-game, but it has been mentioned in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]]. It is known not to be the Queen Shearwig, as it's an entirely different species and has wings, contradicting Olimar's description. | ||
*The Shearwig and the [[Wollywog]] can inflict the most damage on leaders in ''Pikmin 2'': 40% of their health without the [[Metal Suit Z]], and 20% with the upgrade. | *The Shearwig and the [[Wollywog]] can inflict the most damage on leaders in ''Pikmin 2'': 40% of their health without the [[Metal Suit Z]], and 20% with the upgrade. | ||
*The Shearwig's exoskeleton covers its entire body in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'', but only covers their mandibles and head in ''Pikmin 3''. | *The Shearwig's exoskeleton covers its entire body in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'', but only covers their mandibles and head in ''Pikmin 3''. | ||
*On [[The Forest Navel]], one can lure Shearwigs into the pathway leading to the [[Libra]], or even to the part's island itself, and get it to fall into the [[abyss]]. This can be achieved by making it begin flight while near the edge; at times, the creature will end its flight stage above the pit, and plummet right down. This kills the Shearwig. | *On [[The Forest Navel]], one can lure Shearwigs into the pathway leading to the [[Libra]], or even to the part's island itself, and get it to fall into the [[abyss]]. This can be achieved by making it begin flight while near the edge; at times, the creature will end its flight stage above the pit, and plummet right down. This kills the Shearwig. | ||
*The only Shearwigs in ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} story mode are located in the Formidable Oak. However, they might not be actual Shearwigs because every enemy in the Formidable Oak disintegrates into plasm when defeated, implying that they were illusions created by the Plasm Wraith. This can also be applied to the [[Watery Blowhog]]'s appearance in ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} story mode. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Queen Shearwig]] | |||
{{ | {{p1enemies}} | ||
{{p2enemies}} | |||
{{p3enemies}} | |||
{{P4enemies}} | |||
[[Category:Airborne enemies]] | [[Category:Airborne enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Burrowing enemies]] | [[Category:Burrowing enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Hiding enemies]] | [[Category:Hiding enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]] | |||
[[Category:The Forest Navel]] | [[Category:The Forest Navel]] | ||
[[Category:The Distant Spring]] | [[Category:The Distant Spring]] | ||
[[Category:Perplexing Pool]] | |||
[[Category:Wistful Wild]] | |||
[[Category:Snagret Hole]] | [[Category:Snagret Hole]] | ||
[[Category:Citadel of Spiders]] | [[Category:Citadel of Spiders]] | ||
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]] | [[Category:Hole of Heroes]] | ||
[[Category:Formidable Oak]] | [[Category:Formidable Oak]] | ||
[[Category:Crackling Cauldron]] | |||
[[Category:Subterranean Swarm]] | |||
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]] | |||
[[Category:2-Player Battle]] | |||
[[Category:Mission Mode]] | |||
[[Category:Bingo Battle]] | |||
[[Category:Dandori Challenge]] | |||
[[Category:Dandori Battle]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:35, September 24, 2024
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Appears in | Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3, Pikmin 4, Hey! Pikmin | ||
| Scientific name | Himeagea volaris | ||
| Family | Mandiblard | ||
| Areas | The Forest Navel, The Distant Spring, Perplexing Pool, Wistful Wild, Formidable Oak, Serene Shores (night), Hero's Hideaway (night), Troop Commander | ||
| Caves | Snagret Hole, Citadel of Spiders, Hole of Heroes, Crackling Cauldron, Subterranean Swarm | ||
| Challenge Mode stages | Rumbling Grotto | ||
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | Twilight Hollow Remix | ||
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | Thirsty Desert, Twilight Hollow, Twilight River Remix, The Rustyard | ||
| Side Story days | None | ||
| Dandori Challenge stages | Aerial Incinerator | ||
| Dandori Battle stages | Final Battle | ||
| 2-Player Battle stages | Battle Field, War Path, Carpet Plain, Angle Maze, Rusty Gulch, Brawl Yard, Tile Lands, Dim Labyrinth, Hostile Territory | ||
| Bingo Battle stages | Parched Brook, Rusted Labyrinth, Corroded Maze | ||
| Attacks | Eat Pikmin | ||
|
The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Hey! Pikmin. |
The Shearwig (トビンコ?, lit.: "Tiny Flier") is an enemy in the Pikmin games. The females of this species are never seen, as, according to Olimar's notes, they spend nearly their entire life underground, somewhat similar to cicadas. They also do not possess the males' wings. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped mandibles. They are slightly more aggressive than Male Sheargrubs, and take leave off the ground to hover up high after having lost at least half of their health to allow it to steadily return. While up in the air, these creatures are still within the reach of a Pikmin throw, of which just one accurate button-press is enough to either kill it, or knock it into the ground.
Like other mandiblards, Shearwigs have an affinity for chewing apart stick bridges, and they lose health while in water, in the first two games. Because when they are being attacked they fly up, they will stop losing health as soon as they stop being submerged. On the ground, if they are hit in the back, they will die instantly, just like a Dwarf Bulborb.
The Shearwigs also appear in Hey! Pikmin, exclusively as part of the boss fight against the Queen Shearwig. In this game, they only fly around to serve as a line of defense, move towards a target while spinning, chomp on Pikmin, and eat them, all as commanded by the queen. They are one of the few enemies in the game that don't have an entry in the creature log.
In Pikmin 3, Shearwigs fly almost all the time while fighting and swoop down to grab Pikmin and eat them. Instead of healing while in flight, they roost and go underground, and can fully heal in 30 seconds. They will go underground to heal when their health reaches 20% or lower, and will emerge after it reaches 50%, if there are prey nearby. This makes them easy to strike down and deal good damage to, and makes them easy targets for Winged Pikmin.
In Pikmin 2's 2-Player Mode, Shearwigs may sometimes pop out when the player digs up a yellow marble. In Pikmin 3, their only Story Mode appearance is in the Formidable Oak, so they cannot be carried back as they just disappear into plasm. They behave as normal in Bingo Battle and Mission Mode. In Hey! Pikmin, they serve as the Queen Shearwig's troops and attacks, similar to Scornets in the Scornet Maestro battle in Pikmin 3.
Stats[edit]
| Game | Weight | Max. carriers |
Seeds | Value | Health | Regen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 | 2 | 4 | N/A | 50 | Yes |
|
1 | 1 | 4 |  × 2
|
200 | 0.6 HP/s |
 (?)
|
1 | 1 | 3 |  × 5 × 5
|
74 | No |
|
1 | 1 | 3 (0 glow pellets) |  × 1
|
74 | No |
|
N/A | N/A | N/A |  × Unknown
|
Unknown | Unknown |
Notes
Reel notes
“The males of this species are able to fly, but the females remain underground.”
Olimar's notes
“Unusual for their genus, flying mandiblards have retained their wings. However, only the adult males of this species can fly. Females of this species spend most of their life span underground. They do emerge for a period after maturation to spawn, but never metamorphose.”
Louie's notes
“Grate this beast into a zest and whisk with sugar, cream, and chopped dark chocolate for a lusciously indulgent mousse that's a true culinary coup de grace!”
Alph's comments
“Structural flaw: soft hide
Weight: 1
Brittany's comments
“It doesn't look like it can fly, possibly because it spends all its time under the earth. Maybe all it needs is to cut back on its diet and exercise more. Wait, what am I saying? I can't ask it to do something I wouldn't.”
Charlie's comments
“"Oh, a flying bug! I'll send some flying Pikmin after it!" Rookie mistake! I can see why you'd think that, but the best Pikmin for the job is a Rock Pikmin. These bugs are so lightly armored that one hit can take them out. I could even use my steely fists, but that would just be overkill.”
“"Oh, a flying bug! I'll send some flying Pikmin after it!" Rookie mistake! I can see why you'd think that, but the best Pikmin for the job is a Rock Pikmin. These bugs are so lightly armoured that one hit can take them out. I could even use my steely fists, but that would just be overkill.”
Louie's comments
“Grate this beast into a zest and whisk with sugar, cream, and chopped dark chocolate for a lusciously indulgent mousse that's a true culinary coup de grâce!”
Olimar's comments
“Shearwig
Himeagea volaris
Mandiblard family
Dalmo's notes[edit]
“It may be small, but it's full of vim and vigor! It hovers in midair, then zips straight to its target. And once it has prey in its jaws, it locks on tight and won't let go. The Shearwig, a cunning and fierce survivor, has a death grip on my heart and soul!”
Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]
“Unusual for their genus, flying Mandiblards have retained their wings. However, only the adult males of this species can fly.
Females of this species spend most of their life span underground. They do emerge for a period after maturation to spawn, but they never metamorphose.”Louie's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]
“Grate this beast into a zest, and whisk with sugar, cream, and chopped dark chocolate for a lusciously indulgent mousse that's a true culinary coup de grâce!”
Pikmin Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]
“Unusual for their genus, flying mandiblards have retained their wings. However, only the adult males of this species can fly. Females of this species spend most of their life span underground. They do emerge for a period after maturation to spawn, but they never metamorphose.”
“Like sheargrubs, shearwigs emerge from underground when Pikmin are near. Battle a shearwig as if it were a male sheargrub. If the shearwig takes wing, you can easily defeat it by tossing a Pikmin at it.”
Pikmin Nintendo Power booklet[edit]
“Shearwigs emerge from underground when Pikmin are near. They feast upon Pikmin until attacked, and retreat to the safety of the sky to regroup. Toss Pikmin at airborne shearwigs to knock them down.”
Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]
“Shearwigs are essentially Male Sheargrubs with wings. You can pluck a Shearwig from the air with a toss of a single Pikmin, then defeat it quickly with a small swarm. Although it takes some effort to aim and fire at the little bugs, they provide a good source of Pikmin sprouts.”
Pikmin 3 Prima Guide[edit]
“These creatures behave much like Male Sheargrubs, burrowing underground and waiting to attack unsuspecting prey. Once above ground, however, Shearwigs fly into the air and attack your Pikmin from above. When you encounter a group of Shearwigs, move out of range and attack the enemies from a distance. During prolonged battles, Shearwigs will shake their attackers by burrowing underground. Don’t let your guard down until you’re sure the area is clear of enemies.”
Strategy[edit]
- For strategies against the Shearwigs in Hey! Pikmin, see Queen Shearwig#Strategy.
The best way to kill a Shearwig is to land a Pikmin directly on top of one; this will instantly kill it. Otherwise, the creature can be swarmed and, provided it does not die right away, the Pikmin should be called back when it attempts to fly upward. At this point it should be shot down by having a Pikmin of any type thrown at it.
In Pikmin, Shearwigs share the Male Sheargrubs' invincibility trick while grasping a Pikmin, so a Pikmin thrown directly on its back for a one-hit-kill is a safer method. This invulnerability is lost in Pikmin 2, making for an especially quick and easy kill through simple swarming. In Pikmin 2, Purple Pikmin may also be used to stun large groups of the enemies, which is quite helpful considering that a Shearwig is seldom found alone.
Another strategy for Shearwigs that appear near water (such as The Distant Spring in Pikmin) is to bring a group of about 30 Blue Pikmin and lead the Shearwig into the water, quickly swarming it before it can take off.
In Pikmin 3, Shearwigs gain a new form of attack wherein as soon as they emerge from the ground, they will immediately take flight rather than attempt to chase Pikmin on the ground. Once in the air, they will swoop down, grab Pikmin in their mandibles, lift them into the air and eat them. The same strategies from previous games are effective on the Shearwig. If in the air, they are also vulnerable to Pikmin being thrown at them to knock them onto the ground, or to get swarmed by Winged Pikmin while in the air. Rock Pikmin can also instantly defeat an airborne Shearwig.
The Shearwig in Pikmin 4 is identical to its previous iteration. Rock Pikmin will down it in one hit as they did before, and all other types will knock it out of the air if they don't land on its back mid-flight. The main distinction is their appearance in groups, both in caves and in night expeditions, though this is mostly mitigated due to their low health. Glow Pikmin can take advantage of their ability to form Glowmobs to down groups of Shearwigs bundled together almost instantly. Take care to watch for any Pikmin that may get swooped away in fights, and prioritize those that do manage to pluck one away from you.
Minor glitches[edit]
|
To do: Move to the glitches article. |
In Pikmin, there is a visual glitch that can happen when the Shearwigs in The Distant Spring by the Massage Machine are hiding underground. If they are hiding right on the ledge that leads into the water, they can be seen above ground, completely motionless.
In the same game, Pikmin that are thrown or ordered into an area where Shearwigs are under the ground attack the ground as if something were there (similarly to the way White Pikmin unearth buried treasure). However, the Shearwigs will not come to the surface unless Captain Olimar moves near enough. This is useful for when Pikmin need to carry objects through an area with Shearwigs or Sheargrubs (such as the Guard Satellite or the Extraordinary Bolt), as the enemies don't attack, and it can be used to indicate whether any Mandiblards lie ahead.
In Pikmin 2's 2-Player Battle mode, Shearwigs may sometimes pop out when the player digs up a yellow marble. Sometimes, the Shearwigs will move incredibly fast, and will eat Pikmin faster, and also move up and down faster when carried to the Onion. The latter oddity may also sometimes happen with Fiery Blowhogs in Pikmin.
Technical information[edit]
| Pikmin technical information (?) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal name | kabekuiC
| ||
| HP | 50 | ||
| Pikmin 2 technical information (?) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal name | tobi
| ||
| Global properties (List) | |||
| ID | Japanese comment | Property | Value |
| s000 | friction(not used) | Friction | 0.5 |
| s001 | wallReflection | Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?) | 0.5 |
| s002 | faceDirAdjust | Unknown | 0.25 |
| s003 | accel | Acceleration | 0.05 |
| s004 | bounceFactor | Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?) | 0.3 |
| fp00 | ライフ | HP | 200 |
| fp01 | マップとの当り | Unknown (related to slopes) | 10 |
| fp02 | ダメージスケールXZ | Horizontal damage scale | 0.2 |
| fp03 | ダメージスケールY | Vertical damage scale | 0.25 |
| fp04 | ダメージフレーム | Damage scale duration | 0.35 |
| fp05 | 質量 | Unknown (weight?) | 0.1 |
| fp06 | 速度 | Move speed | 35 |
| fp08 | 回転速度率 | Rotation acceleration | 0.2 |
| fp09 | テリトリー | Territory radius | 400 |
| fp10 | ホーム範囲 | "Home" radius | 30 |
| fp11 | プライベート距離 | "Private" radius | 0 |
| fp12 | 視界距離 | Sight radius | 150 |
| fp13 | 視界角度 | FOV | 180 |
| fp14 | 探索距離 | Unknown (exploration radius?) | 0 |
| fp15 | 探索角度 | Unknown (exploration angle?) | 0 |
| fp16 | 振り払い率 | Successful shake rate | 0 |
| fp17 | 振り払い力 | Shake knockback | 0 |
| fp18 | 振り払いダメージ | Shake damage | 0 |
| fp19 | 振り払い範囲 | Shake range | 0 |
| fp20 | 攻撃可能範囲 | Unknown (shock attack max range?) | 30 |
| fp21 | 攻撃可能角度 | Unknown (shock attack max angle?) | 15 |
| fp22 | 攻撃ヒット範囲 | Unknown (attack hit range?) | 30 |
| fp23 | 攻撃ヒット角度 | Unknown (attack hit angle?) | 15 |
| fp24 | 攻撃力 | Attack damage | 20 |
| fp25 | 視界高 | Unknown (height visibility?) | 50 |
| fp26 | 探索高 | Unknown (exploration height?) | 0 |
| fp27 | ライフの高さ | HP wheel height | 50 |
| fp28 | 回転最大速度 | Rotation speed | 12 |
| fp29 | 警戒時間 | Unknown (warning time?) | 0 |
| fp30 | 警戒ライフ | Unknown | 0 |
| fp31 | ライフ回復率 | Regeneration rate | 0.0001 |
| fp32 | LOD半径 | Off-camera radius | 40 |
| fp33 | マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定 | Collision processing radius | 30 |
| fp34 | ピクミンとのあたり | Pikmin damage radius | 10 |
| fp35 | 石化時間 | Petrification duration | 1 |
| fp36 | ヒップドロップダメージ | Purple Pikmin drop damage | 50 |
| fp37 | 地震気絶確立 | Purple Pikmin stun chance | 0.3 (30%) |
| fp38 | 地震気絶時間 | Purple Pikmin stun time | 10 |
| ip01 | 振り払い打撃Ａ | Shake mode 1 – hit count | 0 |
| ip02 | 振り払い張付１ | Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement | 0 |
| ip03 | 振り払い打撃Ｂ | Shake mode 2 – hit count | 0 |
| ip04 | 振り払い張付２ | Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement | 0 |
| ip05 | 振り払い打撃Ｃ | Shake mode 3 – hit count | 0 |
| ip06 | 振り払い張付３ | Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement | 0 |
| ip07 | 振り払い打撃Ｄ | Shake mode 4 – hit count | 0 |
| Specific properties | |||
| ID | Japanese comment | Property | Value |
| fp01 | 離陸ライフ | HP percentage needed to start flying | 0.5 |
| fp02 | 着陸ライフ | HP percentage needed to go back down | 0.8 |
| fp03 | 飛行オフセット | Flight height | 75 |
| fp11 | 白ピクミン | White Pikmin poison damage | 300 |
| fp12 | 橋食いパワー | Bridge-eating power | 45 |
| Pikmin 3 technical information (?) | |
|---|---|
| Internal name | tobinko
|
| HP | 74 |
| Rock Pikmin throw hits to kill | 0 |
| White Pikmin ingestions to kill | 1 |
| Bomb rock explosions to kill | 1 |
| Bomb rock ingestions to kill | 0 |
| Number of direct hits on top to kill | 0 |
| Damage to leaders | 5 |
| Territory radius | 300 |
| Mission Mode value | 5 |
Other information[edit]
- Technical name in The Official Nintendo Player's Guide: Flying Mandiblard
- Size: Body length: 28mm, as per the e-card
- Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #25
- Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #30
Naming[edit]
- See more: Mandiblard family#Naming.
- Common name: Shearwig. It is a combination of "shear" and "earwig" – a real-life insect that also has large mandibles and wings.
- Japanese nickname: トビンコ?. It is a combination of とび? (lit.: "flying"), and the ンコ? part used in the name of other mandiblards.
- Japanese name: トビヒメアギト?, lit.: "Flying Small Jaw".
- Scientific name: Himeagea volaris. Volaris is related to the Latin volare, which means "fly".
- Internal names: Internally, it is known in Pikmin has
kabekuiC. TheCin the name is what distinguishes it from the other mandiblards; in particular, the Female Sheargrub usesAand the Male usesB. In Pikmin 2, the internal name is simplytobi, which is part of its Japanese name (とび?, lit.: "flying"), and in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4, it is the entirety of the Japanese name (tobinko). - Prerelease: None.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
トビンコ? Tobinko |
Tiny Flier | |
 Chinese(traditional) |
飛天蛆仔 Fēitiān Qūzǐ |
Flying Maggotlet | |
 Chinese(simplified) |
飞天蛆仔 Fēitiān Qūzǐ |
Flying Maggotlet | |
 Dutch |
Schaarwig | Shearwig | |
 French |
Boufpon Volant | Flying bridge-eater | "Boufpon" is a portmanteau of "bouffe" (eat, grub) and "pont" (bridge) |
 German |
Scherenzopf | Scissor Braid | |
 Italian |
Tarlo alato | Winged woodworm | |
 Korean |
날개벼룩 Nalgae-Byeoruk |
Wing Flea | |
 Portuguese |
Cupim alado | Winged termite | |
 Spanish |
Comején volador | Flying termite |
Gallery[edit]
|
This article or section is in need of more images. Particularly: |
Pikmin[edit]
Artwork of the Shearwig from Pikmin.
A Shearwig in Pikmin's enemy reel.
Drawings of the Shearwig from the Pikmin Official Player's Guide.
Several idle Shearwigs in The Forest Navel.
A group of flying Shearwigs.
A Shearwig eating a Pikmin.
The corpse of a Shearwig.
A group of three Shearwigs eating a bridge in The Distant Spring.
Pikmin 2[edit]
Artwork of the Shearwig from Pikmin 2.
Alternate scan of the Shearwig's artwork.
A Shearwig in Pikmin 2's Piklopedia.
Two Shearwigs in the Perplexing Pool.
A Shearwig taking flight in Pikmin 2.
The Piklopedia icon of the Shearwig in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
A Shearwig eating a Pikmin.
The corpse of a Shearwig.
Pikmin 3[edit]
Artwork of the Shearwig from Pikmin 3.
Two Shearwigs seen from below in Pikmin 3.
A group of Shearwigs swooping down to attack a Pikmin.
A Shearwig eating a Pikmin whilst flying.
Pikmin 4[edit]
A Shearwig in Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
A Shearwig with a Red Pikmin in its mandibles.
A Shearwig being attacked by a Red Pikmin.
A Shearwig at night attacking a Tricknoll.
Seven defeated Shearwigs in the Piklopedia.
Shearwigs unearthing in Subterranean Swarm.
A swarm of Shearwigs.
Shearwigs in Aerial Incinerator.
Hey! Pikmin[edit]
A Shearwig using the spinning attack in Hey! Pikmin.
A line of Shearwigs charging, commanded by the Queen Shearwig.
Other[edit]
The Shearwig's e-card, #46 (11th red card).
Trivia[edit]
- The female version of the Shearwig cannot fly, stays underground, and has not been seen in-game, but it has been mentioned in the Piklopedia. It is known not to be the Queen Shearwig, as it's an entirely different species and has wings, contradicting Olimar's description.
- The Shearwig and the Wollywog can inflict the most damage on leaders in Pikmin 2: 40% of their health without the Metal Suit Z, and 20% with the upgrade.
- The Shearwig's exoskeleton covers its entire body in Pikmin and Pikmin 2, but only covers their mandibles and head in Pikmin 3.
- On The Forest Navel, one can lure Shearwigs into the pathway leading to the Libra, or even to the part's island itself, and get it to fall into the abyss. This can be achieved by making it begin flight while near the edge; at times, the creature will end its flight stage above the pit, and plummet right down. This kills the Shearwig.
- The only Shearwigs in Pikmin 3's story mode are located in the Formidable Oak. However, they might not be actual Shearwigs because every enemy in the Formidable Oak disintegrates into plasm when defeated, implying that they were illusions created by the Plasm Wraith. This can also be applied to the Watery Blowhog's appearance in Pikmin 3's story mode.
See also[edit]
Categories:
- Pikmin 1
- Pikmin 2
- Pikmin 3
- Pikmin 4
- Hey! Pikmin
- Mandiblard family
- Pikmin 1 enemies
- Pikmin 2 enemies
- Pikmin 3 enemies
- Pikmin 4 enemies
- Hey! Pikmin enemies
- Airborne enemies
- Burrowing enemies
- Hiding enemies
- Pikmin-eating enemies
- The Forest Navel
- The Distant Spring
- Perplexing Pool
- Wistful Wild
- Snagret Hole
- Citadel of Spiders
- Hole of Heroes
- Formidable Oak
- Crackling Cauldron
- Subterranean Swarm
- Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode
- 2-Player Battle
- Mission Mode
- Bingo Battle
- Dandori Challenge
- Dandori Battle