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Some [[Enemy|enemies]] are not members of any known biological family. These enemies are shown as being in the '''Unknown family''' in {{p2}} and {{p3d}}, '''? family''' in {{hp}}, and '''??? family''' in {{p4}}. Most of these enemies seem to have no biological relationship, despite many of them sharing similar traits or names.
These creatures currently have '''no known family'''. Most of these creatures' families are either not told in the game, such as the case with many {{p3}} enemies. However, some actually have "unknown" or "?" for the family name in the entries for their [[log]]s.


== Arachnode ==
== Unique members ==
[[File:Arachnode.png|left|180px]]
=== Ancient Sirehound ===
{{Main|Arachnode}}
[[File:Ancient Sirehound P4 icon.png|left|180px]]
The Arachnode is an enemy that appears in ''Pikmin 3''. It is a black and yellow striped spider that lies in rest in the form of a ball that lies in wait on a web. [[Winged Pikmin]] will get caught on its web if directed to carry something near an Arachnode's web, so it must be killed if Winged Pikmin are to carry anything by one.
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{{Main|Ancient Sirehound}}
The Ancient Sirehound is the final boss of ''Pikmin 4''. It is a green and blue space dog and is implied to be controlled by [[Louie]]. It has multiple phases based around different types of hazards seen in the game.
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== Armored Mawdad ==
=== Berserk Leech Hydroe ===
[[File:Armored Mawdad Concept Art.png|left|180px]]
[[File:Berserk Leech Hydroe Creature Log.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Armored Mawdad}}
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The Armored Mawdad is a boss that appears in ''Pikmin 3''. It is a blue centipede-like creature that covers itself in crystal armor that can be broken only with [[Rock Pikmin]]. It charges at Pikmin, and if any Pikmin is caught in its large mandibles, it will eat them. Defeating it will allow [[Alph]] to obtain the [[Data Glutton]], and proceed to the [[Distant Tundra]].
{{Main|Berserk Leech Hydroe}}
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The Berserk Leech Hydroe is the final [[boss]] of {{hp}}. It is a gigantic plant creature, it has a purple and white body with grass and some sprouts growing on its back. It has three stalks with very few and small spines and {{w|Venus flytrap}}-like mouths on the ends, the central one being larger and acting like the main head while the smaller ones are used as its primary method of attack. In its second phase it can come out from the ground revealing that it has 4 brown legs with clawed feet. After defeating the second phase the creature's body withers and the central head detaches from the dead body retaining a small portion of it. This new body sprouts wings and has smaller feet lighter in coloration than the ones from the main body.


== Bearded Amprat ==
While the [[Leech Hydroe]] itself is of the [[Hydroe family]], the plant it hosts in the final battle is listed as having an unknown family.  
[[File:Bearded Amprat.PNG|left|180px]]
{{Main|Bearded Amprat}}
The Bearded Amprat is an enemy that appears in ''Pikmin 3''. It is a rodent-like mammal with a large amount of hair in front of its head. While in this state, the Amprat is harmless. However, by rubbing its beard with its forelegs, it can use static electricity to attack. By stunning Pikmin, it can then proceed to eat them.
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== Fireflinger Groink ==
=== Fireflinger Groink ===
[[File:FireflingerGroink.png|left|180px]]
[[File:FireflingerGroink.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Fireflinger Groink}}
{{Main|Fireflinger Groink}}
The Fireflinger Groink is an enemy that appears in ''Hey! Pikmin''. The Fireflinger Groink shares many similarities to the Gattling Groink, which is interesting since both creatures do not belong to any known family.
The Fireflinger Groink is an enemy that appears in ''Hey! Pikmin''. Although it is never stated they are related, the Fireflinger Groink shares many similarities to the Gatling Groink, which is interesting since both creatures do not belong to any known family.
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== Gatling Groink ==
=== Gatling Groink ===
[[File:Gatlinggroink.jpg|left|180px]]
[[File:Gatling Groink P2S icon.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Gatling Groink}}
{{Main|Gatling Groink}}
The Gatling Groink is an enemy in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. It is a large biomechanical creature with eyes staring forward, two legs, a mechanical tail and a mouthplate that fires mortar rounds. Despite not having a very dangerous attack, it possesses strong defensive capabilities and is often located in hard-to-reach places, such as on top of pillars, increasing its protection against [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] even more. It attacks by initiating a cannon from its mouth and fires 3 mortars at regular intervals when in range of a target. When the balls hit the ground, they scatter all Pikmin in range and kill those at the absolute center of the blast. The method to attack it is to [[throw]] Pikmin at its rear, where it lacks metal shielding. It can shake the Pikmin off when agitated, and unlike most enemies, the shaking occurs without any visible preparations, giving the player hardly any reaction time. Because [[Purple Pikmin]] stun when they land on the ground, it is not necessary to get behind it to immobilize it with purples. Once killed, it starts [[HP#Regeneration|regenerating]] health, making it crucial to carry it to an [[Onion]] or the [[Research Pod]]. If it isn't carried back on time, it will [[revive]] and continue its attack.
The Gatling Groink is an enemy in {{p2}}. It is a large biomechanical creature with eyes staring forward, two legs, a mechanical tail and a mouthplate that is opened to fire mortar rounds. Despite not having a very dangerous attack, it possesses strong defensive capabilities and is often located in hard-to-reach places, such as on top of pillars, increasing its protection against [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] even more. It attacks by initiating a cannon from its mouth and fires 3 mortars at regular intervals when in range of a target. When the balls hit the ground, they scatter all Pikmin in range and kill those at the absolute center of the blast. The method to attack it is to [[throw]] Pikmin at its rear, where it lacks metal shielding. It can shake the Pikmin off when agitated, and unlike most enemies, the shaking occurs without any visible preparations, giving the player hardly any reaction time. Because [[Purple Pikmin]] stun when they land on the ground, it is not necessary to get behind it to immobilize it with purples. Once killed, it starts [[HP#Regeneration|regenerating]] [[health]], making it crucial to carry it to an [[Onion]] or the [[Research Pod]]. If it isn't carried back on time, it will [[revive]] and continue its attack.
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== Goolix ==
=== Glow Pikmin ===
[[File:Goolix.png|left|180px]]
[[File:Glow Pikmin.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Goolix}}
{{Main|Glow Pikmin}}
The Goolix is an enemy in the first Pikmin game. It resembles a blue amoeba with two nuclei (a blue one and a larger yellow one), and stretches around to engulf Pikmin who happen to be in its path, drowning them out with its aquatic properties. The only Pikmin invulnerable to it are [[Blue Pikmin]], due to its watery nature. Its weak point is the smaller nucleus. If it is attacked, it will smack the nuclei together, knocking off all Pikmin on it, though it may cause more damage. When it dies, it gets absorbed into the ground, leaving no trace it was ever there, besides dropping 4 [[Randomness|random]]-colored 5-[[pellet]]s. It is only found in The Impact Site on odd-numbered days (even-numbered days will have the Mamuta instead).
Glow Pikmin are a type of Pikmin that can only be used at night during night expeditions, and in caves. Glow Pikmin have bright green, bioluminescent bodies. They have no legs; their bodies instead end in a tapered and ghost-like tail. Because of this, they have the ability to float. They have blue eyes, though one of them appears to be larger than the other and has a light blue pupil. Their flowers are also slightly differently shaped, with five pointed petals (resembling a star) instead of the normal rounded ones. They also appear to be slightly smaller than other Pikmin types.
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== Mamuta ==
=== Lumiknoll ===
[[File:Mamuta.png|left|180px]]
[[File:Pikmin Garden Lumiknoll render.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Mamuta}}
{{Main|Lumiknoll}}
The Mamuta is an enemy found in the [[Pikmin series|Pikmin games]]. It appears rocky, with two small eyes and two arms of dissimilar size. In the [[Pikmin (game)|first game]], it will just stand and watch any Pikmin walk by. Any attack on it, however, causes it to become enraged and pound the Pikmin into the ground. This, strangely enough, doesn't kill them, but will replant them and turn them into [[Maturity|flower Pikmin]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', they have been made more aggressive, attacking when the Pikmin come close. They still don't kill the Pikmin, however. If killing them is necessary, they are easy to attack, as they have smaller [[HP|health]]. In the first game, they are found at [[The Impact Site]] on even-numbered days (on odd-numbered days, the [[Goolix]] is encountered instead.)
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== Mitite ==
Lumiknolls are large dirt mound nests found in night expeditions in Pikmin 4. They are the home to Glow Pikmin, and function similarly to the Onion, although their behavior is quite different. Lumiknolls produce Glow Pikmin when fed with glow pellets. Juvenile Lumiknolls, known as Tricknolls, are also found within night expeditions and serve as an extension of the Lumiknoll.
[[File:Mitite.jpg|left|180px]]
{{Main|Mitite}}
Mitites are enemies found in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. They are helpless, but not harmless. They resemble small, pink creatures with white shells and five legs to move around. When one steps on wherever they're buried, 10 of them will then come out and scuttle around, sending both themselves and the Pikmin into a panic. They are also found in [[egg]]s on the ground and in [[Honeywisp]] eggs, [[cave|underground]] in sublevel 10 of [[Hole of Heroes]], which are summoned by an [[Emperor Bulblax]] when it roars, as well as being found in the bodies of some [[Raging Long Legs]]. [[Mitite]]s can be found just about anywhere, it just depends on the chance that an egg will contain some. They will eventually burrow back unless killed. They can easily be killed by throwing a Purple Pikmin in the middle of the group.
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== Nectarous Dandelfly ==
[[File:Nectarous dandelfly.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Nectarous Dandelfly}}
The Nectarous Dandlefly is a harmless enemy in ''Pikmin 3''. They are similar to the [[Honeywisp]] of ''Pikmin 2'', in that they are floating creatures that carry around [[nectar]]. Depending on where the enemy is hit, it can drop between one and five nectar droplets.
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== Pearly Clamclamp ==
=== Moss ===
[[File:Pearly Clamclamp.png|left|150px]]
[[File:P4 Moss.png|left|180px]]
{{main|Pearly Clamclamp}}
{{Main|Moss}}
It is only found in the first Pikmin game. It cannot be defeated, but if the pearl inside is attacked enough, it will fall out, and can be returned to an [[Onion]] to produce Pikmin seeds. It only attacks when Pikmin are inside its mouth, by clamping its mouth shut.
Moss is a space dog in {{p4}}. In the game's prologue she is found by [[Captain Olimar]] when he crash-lands on [[PNF-404]] and quickly befriends him, helping him throughout his search for [[S.S. Dolphin|his ship]]'s missing [[ship part]]s. After the prologue, Moss is seen accompanied by a [[leafling]]-transformed Olimar, and accompanies him during [[Dandori Battle]]s.
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== Peckish Aristocrab ==
=== Plasm Wraith ===
[[File:Peckish aristocrab.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Peckish Aristocrab}}
The Peckish Aristocrab is an enemy found in ''Pikmin 3''. It is an onion-like crab enemy with a crystal claw. Said claw can be destroyed by Rock Pikmin, bomb rocks or [[Yellow Wollywog]]s. It can only eat Pikmin if its claw is available to it, but it can also spray bubbles to trap leaders and Pikmin. Charging at the Aristocrab causes it to push its body from the ground, out of Pikmin reach. It's advanced AI gives it difficulty on par with a mini-boss, but the game does not consider it such.
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== Plasm Wraith ==
{{spoiler|the final boss of Pikmin 3}}
{{spoiler|the final boss of Pikmin 3}}
[[File:Plasm wraith.png|left|180px]]
[[File:Plasm wraith.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Plasm Wraith}}
{{Main|Plasm Wraith}}
{{otheruses|the creature itself and the final boss battle|information on the entity that chases the leaders during the puzzles in the [[Formidable Oak]]|Mysterious Life Form}}
The Plasm Wraith is the final boss of ''Pikmin 3''. It is a gold-covered wraith that can assume multiple forms and is relentless in its desire to capture and keep [[Olimar]] under its care. It can use a flurry of stabbing attacks to eat Pikmin that aren't Rock Pikmin and can spit out Elemental Plasms for fire, electricity, water, and crystal, destructible by the Pikmin type that is resistant to the relevant element.
The Plasm Wraith is the final boss of ''Pikmin 3''. It is a gold-covered wraith that can assume multiple forms, and is relentless in its desire to capture and keep [[Olimar]] under its care. It can use a flurry of stabbing attacks to eat Pikmin that aren't Rock Pikmin, and can spit out Elemental Plasms for fire, electricity, water and crushing, destructible by the Pikmin type that is resistant to the relevant element.
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=== Ujadani ===
 
[[File:WWbug.png|left|180px]]
== Pyroclasmic Slooch ==
{{Main|Ujadani}}
[[File:Pyroclasmic slooch.png|left|180px]]
Ujadani are small, rare creatures from ''Pikmin 2.'' They only appear in [[Wistful Wild]] every 30 days from day 31 onwards, and can be found around the [[Hole of Heroes]] and [[Dream Den]]. They will ignore leaders but will immediately swarm Pikmin and occasionally release poison. Pikmin will attack them of their own accord, but when attacked the Ujadani will not only release poison but also nectar or sprays. They are not documented in the Piklopedia, so the information about them belonging to an unknown family is only seen on their [[e-Reader]] e-card.
{{Main|Pyroclasmic Slooch}}
The Pyroclasmic Slooch is an enemy in ''Pikmin 3''. It is a black slug with orange bands that also happens to be on fire. Red Pikmin can attack it normally, Rock Pikmin can do damage on impact, and the flames are doused while in water. The Slooch can also eat Pikmin, so care must be taken even with Red Pikmin.
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== Quaggled Mireclops ==
=== Waterwraith ===
[[File:Quaggled mireclops.png|left|180px]]
[[File:Waterwraith P4 icon.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Quaggled Mireclops}}
{{Main|Waterwraith}}
The Quaggled Mireclops is a boss in ''Pikmin 3''. It is a colossal rock-creature with hooves and a fruit-like appendage on its head. It was presumably responsible for the [[Hocotate ship]] being trashed, stranding [[Olimar]] and [[Louie]] on [[PNF-404]]. It attacks by stomping on the ground which, beyond simply harming Pikmin, creates pools of water. Once downed by having one of its hooves attacked enough, its head is available to be attacked. However, it can still eat Pikmin using a large, sticky tongue situated in a mouth under the fruit-like appendange. It drops the Food Thief upon defeat.
The Waterwraith is a watery, humanoid boss in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. It appears to have a human shape, a head, body, arms, and legs, without distinct characteristics though, since it is transparent. It falls from the sky and moves around on stony rollers, chasing leaders and their Pikmin. It is invincible to any Pikmin assault, even if [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], except when attacked by [[Purple Pikmin]]. When a Purple Pikmin lands on or near the Waterwraith, it turns dark and becomes vulnerable to all Pikmin attacks. When the player depletes its health, the rollers crumble and the Waterwraith will run around the cave until defeated.
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== Sandbelching Meerslug ==
== Unknown 'mamuta' family ==
[[File:Sandbelching meerslug.png|left|180px]]
Although the Piklopedia shows the [[Mamuta]] and [[Smoky Progg]] as having an unknown family, multiple [[Piklopedia]] comments for the Smoky Progg state that it is a malformed larval Mamuta, and as such, are the only enemies categorized under 'unknown' to have a confirmed biological relationship.
{{Main|Sandbelching Meerslug}}
The Sandbelching Meerslug is a boss in ''Pikmin 3''. It is a huge slug-like creature that burrows underground in the sand. Its two main attacks are to spit large clumps of sand that can bury Pikmin, and to suck sand into its large mouth in a manner similar to an antlion. It is able to eat planted Pikmin. Defeating the Meerslug provides [[Alph]] with the [[Folded Data Glutton]], so that he may access the [[Twilight River]].
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== Skeeterskate ==
=== Mamuta ===
[[File:Skeeterskate.png|left|180px]]
[[File:Pikmin Garden Mamuta render.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Skeeterskate}}
{{Main|Mamuta}}
The Skeeterskate is an enemy in ''Pikmin 3''. It is found exclusively in the water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles on to the Pikmin squad. As such, they are more dangerous to [[Winged Pikmin]] and Pikmin near the shore. Like Dwarf Bulborbs, they can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto their head.
The Mamuta is an enemy found in ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. It appears rocky, with two small eyes and two arms of dissimilar size. In both ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 4'', it will just stand and watch any Pikmin walk by. Any attack on it, however, causes it to become enraged and pound the Pikmin into the ground. This, strangely enough, doesn't kill them but will replant them and turn them into [[Maturity|flower Pikmin]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', they are more aggressive than in the other games they appear in.
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=== Smoky Progg ===
 
[[File:Pikmin Garden Smoky Progg render.png|left|180px]]
== Smoky Progg ==
[[File:Smoky Progg.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Smoky Progg}}
{{Main|Smoky Progg}}
The Smoky Progg is a hidden boss in ''Pikmin'', and is possibly one of the toughest. The only way to encounter it is to go into [[The Distant Spring]] [[areas|area]] before day 15. It resides in the massive lake area, on a later useless mound of small islands, in an egg form. If one touches the egg by any means, even with [[Olimar]], it will break out of the egg and show its true form; a dark green and black creature, emitting fumes toxic to Pikmin, sporting glowing white eyes. It will follow the player back to the landing site, so it's necessary to kill it. It can uproot Pikmin sprouts. The only way to hurt it is to throw Pikmin onto its large head. Any Pikmin left walking in its trail will succumb to the unknown substance it emits. It has an incredibly high defense, and takes a while to kill. However, when killed it drops a pearl or nut that will be sufficient food to produce 100 Pikmin from any Onion that it gets to.
The Smoky Progg is a hidden boss in ''Pikmin'' and a rare boss in ''Pikmin 4''. In ''Pikmin'', it can only be found in [[The Distant Spring]] before day 15, while in ''Pikmin 4'' it appears in some caves and night expeditions. It is found in an egg, and after the egg is disturbed, it will break out and show its true form: a dark green and black creature with glowing eyes, emitting fumes toxic to Pikmin. It will follow the player, and in ''Pikmin'' it will go to the base and uproot the Pikmin sprouts there. It has a large amount of health, and once defeated, it will drop a pearl in ''Pikmin'' that can be brought to the Onion to produce 100 Pikmin, or nothing in ''Pikmin 4''.
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== Sputtlefish ==
[[File:Sputtlefish.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Sputtlefish}}
The Sputtlefish is an enemy in ''Pikmin 3''. They are cuttlefish-like enemies that swim around underwater. They can eat Pikmin using a mouth inside their tentacles, and are also able to spray a black ink that acts similarly to poison.
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== Ujadani ==
[[File:WWbug.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Ujadani}}
The Ujadani is an odd specimen found in ''Pikmin 2''. On the first day of every thirty day cycle (this includes the tutorial day, although this may not normally be observed), and appear in swarms near the Hole of Heroes and the arena containing three [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]s. They drop nectar and sprays when defeated (which is done similarly to nectar weed or rubble), and only rarely attack (with a poison attack). This is also where the twenty blob limit on sprays and nectar is most easily observed, so care should be taken.
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== Waddlepus ==
== Trivia ==
[[File:Waddlepus.png|left|180px]]
* Previously, this article also included species with unspecified families. Specifically, the five species from {{p1}} (a game with no official creature log) who did not return for {{p2}}. As of the release of {{p4}}, all five of these species have received an official family in some capacity.
{{Main|Waddlepus}}
** While the adult [[Armored Cannon Beetle]] has yet to technically return, its younger variant, the [[Armored Cannon Larva]], is classified in the [[Lithopod family]].
The Waddlepus is an enemy found in ''Pikmin 3''. It is a purple octopus covered in nozzles, from which it is able to spit bubbles that can trap, but not kill, Pikmin. As such, it is a harmless enemy, but can easily stop Pikmin from carrying objects or disrupt the squad while other tasks are being attended to, so it is not recommended to ignore them.
** The [[Puffstool]] was assumed to be related to the [[Puffstalk]] from {{hp}}, and assumed part of the same famliy, the [[Sporovid family]]. ''Pikmin 4'' confirmed this to be true.
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** [[Pearly Clamclamp]]s returned in ''Pikmin 4'' and were classified under their own family: the [[Snareshell family]].
** The [[Smoky Progg]] was described as related to the [[Mamuta]], who were confirmed to belong to an unknown family in ''Pikmin 2''. Both returned in ''Pikmin 4'' and confirmed them both to each still be in an unknown family.
** While the [[Goolix]] has yet to return, a similar creature named the [[Foolix]] appeared in ''Pikmin 4'' and was classified under the [[Goolix family]]. As the family is named after the Goolix, it's assumed to belong to that family.


== Waterwraith ==
== Names in other languages ==
[[File:Wraith.png|left|180px]]
{{foreignname
{{Main|Waterwraith}}
|Jap=?科
A Waterwraith is what is believed to be a liquid or ectoplasmic creature. It is said that it may even be created from the fear of other things. It is found only in the [[Submerged Castle]] (all sublevels), and two are found in the [[Bully Den]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]. It appears to have a human shape, a head, body, arms, and legs, without distinct characteristics though since it is transparent and it is quite heavy. It falls from the sky and moves around on these "rollers". It will chase the leaders and their Pikmin, but is more directed on the active leader. It is invincible to any Pikmin assault, even if [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], except when attacked by [[Purple Pikmin]]. However, it strangely can't be hurt by purples if petrified, unless they are thrown in a perfect arch so they make the sound they usually make when they land. When a purple lands on or near the Waterwraith, it turns dark, and becomes vulnerable to ''all'' Pikmin attacks, but it is not wise to do this when it is on the rollers. When the player depletes its [[health]], the rollers crumble and the Waterwraith will run all around the cave. It can be hit with more purples and then easily attacked with other Pikmin. When finished, it will vanish into nothingness and will trouble the player no more.
|JapR=? ka
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|JapM=? family
|SpaA=Desconocida
|SpaAM=Unknown
}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[:Category:Enemies with assumed families]]
*[[:Category:Enemies with assumed families]]
*[[:Category:Plants and fungi with no known family]]


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Latest revision as of 21:04, September 27, 2024

Some enemies are not members of any known biological family. These enemies are shown as being in the Unknown family in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3 Deluxe, ? family in Hey! Pikmin, and ??? family in Pikmin 4. Most of these enemies seem to have no biological relationship, despite many of them sharing similar traits or names.

Unique members[edit]

Ancient Sirehound[edit]

Icon for the Ancient Sirehound, from Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
Main article: Ancient Sirehound.

The Ancient Sirehound is the final boss of Pikmin 4. It is a green and blue space dog and is implied to be controlled by Louie. It has multiple phases based around different types of hazards seen in the game.

Berserk Leech Hydroe[edit]

A Berserk Leech Hydroe in the Creature Log. Enhanced with Citra.
Main article: Berserk Leech Hydroe.

The Berserk Leech Hydroe is the final boss of Hey! Pikmin. It is a gigantic plant creature, it has a purple and white body with grass and some sprouts growing on its back. It has three stalks with very few and small spines and Venus flytrap-like mouths on the ends, the central one being larger and acting like the main head while the smaller ones are used as its primary method of attack. In its second phase it can come out from the ground revealing that it has 4 brown legs with clawed feet. After defeating the second phase the creature's body withers and the central head detaches from the dead body retaining a small portion of it. This new body sprouts wings and has smaller feet lighter in coloration than the ones from the main body.

While the Leech Hydroe itself is of the Hydroe family, the plant it hosts in the final battle is listed as having an unknown family.

Fireflinger Groink[edit]

A Fireflinger Groink.
Main article: Fireflinger Groink.

The Fireflinger Groink is an enemy that appears in Hey! Pikmin. Although it is never stated they are related, the Fireflinger Groink shares many similarities to the Gatling Groink, which is interesting since both creatures do not belong to any known family.

Gatling Groink[edit]

The Piklopedia icon for the Gatling Groink in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
Main article: Gatling Groink.

The Gatling Groink is an enemy in Pikmin 2. It is a large biomechanical creature with eyes staring forward, two legs, a mechanical tail and a mouthplate that is opened to fire mortar rounds. Despite not having a very dangerous attack, it possesses strong defensive capabilities and is often located in hard-to-reach places, such as on top of pillars, increasing its protection against Pikmin even more. It attacks by initiating a cannon from its mouth and fires 3 mortars at regular intervals when in range of a target. When the balls hit the ground, they scatter all Pikmin in range and kill those at the absolute center of the blast. The method to attack it is to throw Pikmin at its rear, where it lacks metal shielding. It can shake the Pikmin off when agitated, and unlike most enemies, the shaking occurs without any visible preparations, giving the player hardly any reaction time. Because Purple Pikmin stun when they land on the ground, it is not necessary to get behind it to immobilize it with purples. Once killed, it starts regenerating health, making it crucial to carry it to an Onion or the Research Pod. If it isn't carried back on time, it will revive and continue its attack.

Glow Pikmin[edit]

Artwork of a Glow Pikmin from Pikmin 4.
Main article: Glow Pikmin.

Glow Pikmin are a type of Pikmin that can only be used at night during night expeditions, and in caves. Glow Pikmin have bright green, bioluminescent bodies. They have no legs; their bodies instead end in a tapered and ghost-like tail. Because of this, they have the ability to float. They have blue eyes, though one of them appears to be larger than the other and has a light blue pupil. Their flowers are also slightly differently shaped, with five pointed petals (resembling a star) instead of the normal rounded ones. They also appear to be slightly smaller than other Pikmin types.

Lumiknoll[edit]

A render of a Lumiknoll  from Pikmin 4.
Main article: Lumiknoll.

Lumiknolls are large dirt mound nests found in night expeditions in Pikmin 4. They are the home to Glow Pikmin, and function similarly to the Onion, although their behavior is quite different. Lumiknolls produce Glow Pikmin when fed with glow pellets. Juvenile Lumiknolls, known as Tricknolls, are also found within night expeditions and serve as an extension of the Lumiknoll.

Moss[edit]

Artwork of Moss in Pikmin 4.
Main article: Moss.

Moss is a space dog in Pikmin 4. In the game's prologue she is found by Captain Olimar when he crash-lands on PNF-404 and quickly befriends him, helping him throughout his search for his ship's missing ship parts. After the prologue, Moss is seen accompanied by a leafling-transformed Olimar, and accompanies him during Dandori Battles.

Plasm Wraith[edit]

Artwork of the Plasm Wraith.
Main article: Plasm Wraith.

The Plasm Wraith is the final boss of Pikmin 3. It is a gold-covered wraith that can assume multiple forms and is relentless in its desire to capture and keep Olimar under its care. It can use a flurry of stabbing attacks to eat Pikmin that aren't Rock Pikmin and can spit out Elemental Plasms for fire, electricity, water, and crystal, destructible by the Pikmin type that is resistant to the relevant element.

Ujadani[edit]

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Main article: Ujadani.

Ujadani are small, rare creatures from Pikmin 2. They only appear in Wistful Wild every 30 days from day 31 onwards, and can be found around the Hole of Heroes and Dream Den. They will ignore leaders but will immediately swarm Pikmin and occasionally release poison. Pikmin will attack them of their own accord, but when attacked the Ujadani will not only release poison but also nectar or sprays. They are not documented in the Piklopedia, so the information about them belonging to an unknown family is only seen on their e-Reader e-card.

Waterwraith[edit]

Icon for the Waterwraith, from Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
Main article: Waterwraith.

The Waterwraith is a watery, humanoid boss in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4. It appears to have a human shape, a head, body, arms, and legs, without distinct characteristics though, since it is transparent. It falls from the sky and moves around on stony rollers, chasing leaders and their Pikmin. It is invincible to any Pikmin assault, even if petrified, except when attacked by Purple Pikmin. When a Purple Pikmin lands on or near the Waterwraith, it turns dark and becomes vulnerable to all Pikmin attacks. When the player depletes its health, the rollers crumble and the Waterwraith will run around the cave until defeated.

Unknown 'mamuta' family[edit]

Although the Piklopedia shows the Mamuta and Smoky Progg as having an unknown family, multiple Piklopedia comments for the Smoky Progg state that it is a malformed larval Mamuta, and as such, are the only enemies categorized under 'unknown' to have a confirmed biological relationship.

Mamuta[edit]

A render of a Mamuta from Pikmin 4.
Main article: Mamuta.

The Mamuta is an enemy found in Pikmin, Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4. It appears rocky, with two small eyes and two arms of dissimilar size. In both Pikmin and Pikmin 4, it will just stand and watch any Pikmin walk by. Any attack on it, however, causes it to become enraged and pound the Pikmin into the ground. This, strangely enough, doesn't kill them but will replant them and turn them into flower Pikmin. In Pikmin 2, they are more aggressive than in the other games they appear in.

Smoky Progg[edit]

Render of a Smoky Progg from Pikmin 4.
Main article: Smoky Progg.

The Smoky Progg is a hidden boss in Pikmin and a rare boss in Pikmin 4. In Pikmin, it can only be found in The Distant Spring before day 15, while in Pikmin 4 it appears in some caves and night expeditions. It is found in an egg, and after the egg is disturbed, it will break out and show its true form: a dark green and black creature with glowing eyes, emitting fumes toxic to Pikmin. It will follow the player, and in Pikmin it will go to the base and uproot the Pikmin sprouts there. It has a large amount of health, and once defeated, it will drop a pearl in Pikmin that can be brought to the Onion to produce 100 Pikmin, or nothing in Pikmin 4.

Trivia[edit]

  • Previously, this article also included species with unspecified families. Specifically, the five species from Pikmin (a game with no official creature log) who did not return for Pikmin 2. As of the release of Pikmin 4, all five of these species have received an official family in some capacity.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ?科?
? ka
? family
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA) Desconocida Unknown

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