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The '''Mama Sheargrub''' ({{j|マザーウジンコ|Mazā Ujin Ko|Mother Tiny Maggot}}) is an large [[enemy]] found in ''Pikmin 4''. It resembles an enlarged [[Female Sheargrub]], but is much deadlier due to its [[Hazard|crushing]] attacks and despite its size it still retains its burrowing capabilities.
{{game help|p4|Fill in the infobox and describe the enemy.}}
The Mama Sheargrub is an enlarged version of the [[Female Sheargrub]]. While mostly retaining its smaller equivalent's passive behavior, it can still pose a threat to Pikmin that try to attack it with its sheer weight.


== Stats ==
== Stats ==
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== Behavior ==
== Behavior ==
{{game help|p4|Describe its behavior when it sees Pikmin, when it attacks, when it shakes, when it loses interest, etc.}}
If a player, Oatchi, or a Pikmin comes nearby the summoning area, it will dig out of the ground and roam around for a bit, generally behaving like a Female Sheargrub. Should any of those three get too close or attack, it will flail and try and flatten anything that is beneath it. Once any threat has been neutralized it will return back into the earth.
If a player, Oatchi, or a Pikmin comes nearby the summoning area, it will dig out of the ground and roam around for a bit, generally behaving like a Female Sheargrub. Should any of those three get too close or attack, it will flail and try and flatten anything that is beneath it. Once any threat has been neutralized it will return back into the earth.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
{{game help|p4|List all places the enemy can be found in.}}
*[[Giant's Hearth]]
*[[The Mud Pit]]
*[[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]])
*[[Trial of the Sage Leaf]] 9th Story: Turf Turmoil


== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
{{guide}}
{{guide}}
The Mama Sheargrub seems unassuming, but can decimate large parts of your squad if not dealt with carefully. It is advised to avoid [[Charge|charging]] this foe with crush-weak Pikmin as there is a chance it could pre-emptively jump and crush those sent towards it. Instead, it is best to throw Pikmin (Preferably  high-damaging Pikmin such as Red Pikmin) repeatedly, whistling back Pikmin thrown off to avoid them being crushed. Purple Pikmin are effective against this foe too, but beware, the fact they stop in mid-air to perform their slam attack means it is not always likely they will latch on. Since the ground it spawns from is always soft, you can use Rock Pikmin to avoid your army getting flattened and only have your Rock Pikmin be temporarily grounded, the Rock Pikmin are extra effective at charging the enemy, 25 Rock Pikmin are enough to defeat this enemy immediately with no casualties. Winged Pikmin are highly unlikely to be crushed by this foe as well, since they always try to be airborne, so using them is comparatively as safe, especially when fought in mud and mold like in [[The Mud Pit]].


{{game help|p4|Add a guide on how to beat it.}}
The Mama Sheargrub can be swiftly be taken care of if you use a [[Spray]] and charge against it with either [[Oatchi]], [[Purple Pikmin]], or [[Rock Pikmin]]. If the ground is soft, you can use Rock Pikmin to avoid your army getting flattened and only have your Rock Pikmin be temporarily grounded.
== 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|Since it's exceptionally large, when it squirms to move or wriggles minutely side to side to dig its whole body into the ground like a drill, you can observe it in all its exceptional detail! The way it moves is quite enchanting to watch. If only we could super-duper-size all creatures like this!|block=y}}
{{transcript|Since it's exceptionally large, when it squirms to move or wriggles minutely side to side to dig its whole body into the ground like a drill, you can observe it in all its exceptional detail! The way it moves is quite enchanting to watch. If only we could super-duper-size all creatures like this!|block=y}}


=== Olimar's Notes ===
=== Olimar's notes ===
{{transcript|The Mama Sheargrub will typically molt when it reaches maturity, then dig itself into the ground to prepare for egg laying. However, certain types, like this specimen, exhibit neoteny and retain the appearance of a juvenile of the species. If this species locates an abundant food source, they won't leave it. Sometimes they will stay at that spot for years, steadily growing to gigantic proportions, like this one. Though this specimen has the look of a juvenile, it has fully developed reproductive abilities and can achieve impressively high birth rates. Its offspring, however, are the same size as a typical Sheargrub.|block=y}}
{{transcript|The Mama Sheargrub will typically molt when it reaches maturity, then dig itself into the ground to prepare for egg laying. However, certain types, like this specimen, exhibit neoteny and retain the appearance of a juvenile of the species.  
 
If this species locates an abundant food source, they won't leave it. Sometimes they will stay at that spot for years, steadily growing to gigantic proportions, like this one.
 
Though this specimen has the look of a juvenile, it has fully developed reproductive abilities and can achieve impressively high birth rates. Its offspring, however, are the same size as a typical Sheargrub.|block=y}}
 
=== Louie's notes ===
{{transcript|Best enjoyed when big and round—and full of eggs. Salt lightly, then grill. The squishy, sticky mouthfeel will have you coming back for more.|block=y}}
 
==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia4 = 29
}}


== Naming ==
== Naming ==
{{game help|p4|Describe the enemy's names. ([[Pikipedia:General content guidelines#Naming section|Guidelines]])}}
{{naming
 
|common = Mama Sheargrub. "Mama" refers to the maturity and gender of the sheargrub.
|jpcommon = {{j|マザーウジンコ|Mazā Ujin Ko}}. It directly translates into "Mother Tiny Maggot".
|jpname = {{j|ヒラバヒメアギト 幼形成熟|Hira Ba Hime Agito Youkeiseijuku|Flat Edge Small Jaw (neotenic)}}. ヒラバヒメアギト is the Japanese name for the Female Sheargrub, with the added clarification of its neoteny, where adults retain juvenile features.
|scientific = ''Himeagea mandibulosa'' (neotenic). ''Himeagea mandibulosa'' is the scientific name for the Female Sheargrub, with the added clarification that it's a neotenic form of the enemy.
|internal = <code>BIGUJINKO</code>. <code>UJINKO</code> is the first part of the internal names for the Female Sheargrubs, with "big" added to distinguish the size.
}}
=== Names in other languages ===
=== Names in other languages ===
{{game help|hp|Fill in the names in other languages, for the main languages at least.}}
{{Needs translation|Chinese}}
{{foreignname
{{foreignname
|Jap  =  
|Jap  = マザーウジンコ
|JapR =  
|JapR = Mazā Ujinko
|JapM =
|JapM = Mother Tiny Maggot
|JapN =  
|JapN = {{j|ウジンコ|Ujinko}} is Japanese for the Male and Female Sheargrubs
|ChiTrad  =  
|ChiTrad  = 母體蛆蛆仔
|ChiTradR =  
|ChiTradR = Mǔtǐ Qūqū Zǐ
|ChiTradM =  
|ChiTradM =  
|ChiTradN =  
|ChiSimp  = 母体蛆蛆仔
|Dut  =  
|ChiSimpR = Mǔtǐ Qūqū Zǐ
|DutM =  
|ChiSimpM =  
|DutN =
|Dut  = Koninginschaargruppie
|DutM = Queen sheargrub
|Fra  = Boufpon matrone
|Fra  = Boufpon matrone
|FraM = Matron Sheargrub
|FraM = Matron bridge-eater
|FraN = From bouffe (eat, grub) and pont (bridge)
|FraN = ''"Boufpon"'' is a portmanteau of ''"bouffe"'' (eat, grub) and ''"pont"'' (bridge)
|Ger  =  
|Ger  = Termitentos-Königin
|GerM =  
|GerM = Termitentos Queen
|GerN =  
|GerN = ''"Termitentos"'' is a corruption of ''"Termite"''
|Ita  =  
|Ita  = Tarlo molare madre
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Mother molar woodworm
|ItaN =  
|ItaN = ''"Tarlo"'' means "woodworm"<br> ''"Molare"'' may come from the molar teeth, in reference to how they "chew" bridges
|Kor  =  
|Kor  = 엄마땅벼룩
|KorR =  
|KorR = Eomma-Ttang-Byeoruk
|KorM =  
|KorM = Mom Ground Flea
|KorN =  
|Spa  = Comején madre
|PorB = Cupim-lacera rainha
|SpaM = Mother termite
|PorBM = Queen shred termite
|Por = Cupim-lacera rainha
|PorBN =
|PorM = Queen shred termite
|Spa  = Comején Madre
|SpaM = Mother Sheargrub
|SpaN =
|notes = y
|notes = y
}}
}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{{image}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Mama Sheargrub P4.jpg|A Mama Sheargrub in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Mama Sheargrub attack.jpg|A Mama Sheargrub jumping and slamming into the ground to crush anything underneath.
MamaSheagrubSun-SpeckledTerrace.jpg|A Mama Sheargrub in the [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] in [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
Mama Sheargrub size comparison.jpg|Both the corpse of a Mama Sheargrub and a [[Female Sheargrub]] for a comparison of the size of a Mama Sheargrub.
P4 Dead Mama Sheargrub.jpg|A defeated Mama Sheargrub from a different angle.
Mama Sheargrub P4 Sunspeckled Terrace OST.jpg|A Mama Sheargrub with, presumably, its children.
Mama Sheargrub P4 Yellow Onion.jpg|A Mama Sheargrub in front of the [[Onion|Yellow Onion]].
Mama Sheargrub P4 Giants Hearth.jpg|Two Mama Sheargrubs in front of a hanging [[Slapstick Crescent]] in [[Giant's Hearth]].
Mama Sheargrub P4 Burrows.jpg|A Mama Sheargrub burrowing into the ground in [[The Mud Pit]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{game help|p4|List links to similar subjects.}}
*[[Female Sheargrub]]
[[Female Sheargrub]]
*[[Male Sheargrub]]
 
*[[Swarming Sheargrub]]
[[Male Sheargrub]]
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[[Swarming Sheargrub]]


{{p4enemies}}
[[Category:Crushing enemies]]
{{game help|p4|Add categories:
[[Category:Hiding enemies]]
* Any relevant category in [[:Category:Enemies by hazard]]
[[Category:Burrowing enemies]]
* Any relevant category in [[:Category:Enemies by characteristics]]
[[Category:Sun-Speckled Terrace]]
* What [[area]]s this enemy can be found in (e.g. [[:Category:Sun-Speckled Terrace]])
[[Category:Giant's Hearth]]
}}
[[Category:The Mud Pit]]
[[Category:Trial of the Sage Leaf]]
[[Category:Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]

Latest revision as of 16:15, September 18, 2024

Mama Sheargrub In-game icon.
Icon for the Mama Sheargrub, from Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
Appears in Pikmin 4
Scientific name Himeagea mandibulosa (neotenic)
Family Mandiblard
Areas Sun-Speckled Terrace (Olimar's Shipwreck Tale), Giant's Hearth
Caves The Mud Pit
Dandori Challenge stages Trial of the Sage Leaf
Dandori Battle stages None
Attacks Crushes Pikmin

The Mama Sheargrub (マザーウジンコ?, lit.: "Mother Tiny Maggot") is an large enemy found in Pikmin 4. It resembles an enlarged Female Sheargrub, but is much deadlier due to its crushing attacks and despite its size it still retains its burrowing capabilities.

Stats[edit]

Weight Max.
carriers
Seeds Value Health
10 20 10 Sparklium × 10 1000

Behavior[edit]

If a player, Oatchi, or a Pikmin comes nearby the summoning area, it will dig out of the ground and roam around for a bit, generally behaving like a Female Sheargrub. Should any of those three get too close or attack, it will flail and try and flatten anything that is beneath it. Once any threat has been neutralized it will return back into the earth.

Locations[edit]

Strategy[edit]

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

The Mama Sheargrub seems unassuming, but can decimate large parts of your squad if not dealt with carefully. It is advised to avoid charging this foe with crush-weak Pikmin as there is a chance it could pre-emptively jump and crush those sent towards it. Instead, it is best to throw Pikmin (Preferably high-damaging Pikmin such as Red Pikmin) repeatedly, whistling back Pikmin thrown off to avoid them being crushed. Purple Pikmin are effective against this foe too, but beware, the fact they stop in mid-air to perform their slam attack means it is not always likely they will latch on. Since the ground it spawns from is always soft, you can use Rock Pikmin to avoid your army getting flattened and only have your Rock Pikmin be temporarily grounded, the Rock Pikmin are extra effective at charging the enemy, 25 Rock Pikmin are enough to defeat this enemy immediately with no casualties. Winged Pikmin are highly unlikely to be crushed by this foe as well, since they always try to be airborne, so using them is comparatively as safe, especially when fought in mud and mold like in The Mud Pit.

Notes[edit]

Dalmo's notes[edit]

Since it's exceptionally large, when it squirms to move or wriggles minutely side to side to dig its whole body into the ground like a drill, you can observe it in all its exceptional detail! The way it moves is quite enchanting to watch. If only we could super-duper-size all creatures like this!

Olimar's notes[edit]

The Mama Sheargrub will typically molt when it reaches maturity, then dig itself into the ground to prepare for egg laying. However, certain types, like this specimen, exhibit neoteny and retain the appearance of a juvenile of the species.

If this species locates an abundant food source, they won't leave it. Sometimes they will stay at that spot for years, steadily growing to gigantic proportions, like this one.

Though this specimen has the look of a juvenile, it has fully developed reproductive abilities and can achieve impressively high birth rates. Its offspring, however, are the same size as a typical Sheargrub.

Louie's notes[edit]

Best enjoyed when big and round—and full of eggs. Salt lightly, then grill. The squishy, sticky mouthfeel will have you coming back for more.

Other information[edit]

  • Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #29

Naming[edit]

  • Common name: Mama Sheargrub. "Mama" refers to the maturity and gender of the sheargrub.
  • Japanese nickname: マザーウジンコ?. It directly translates into "Mother Tiny Maggot".
  • Japanese name: ヒラバヒメアギト 幼形成熟?, lit.: "Flat Edge Small Jaw (neotenic)". ヒラバヒメアギト is the Japanese name for the Female Sheargrub, with the added clarification of its neoteny, where adults retain juvenile features.
  • Scientific name: Himeagea mandibulosa (neotenic). Himeagea mandibulosa is the scientific name for the Female Sheargrub, with the added clarification that it's a neotenic form of the enemy.
  • Internal names: BIGUJINKO. UJINKO is the first part of the internal names for the Female Sheargrubs, with "big" added to distinguish the size.
  • Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages[edit]

The following article or section needs help from someone who can translate Chinese text.

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese マザーウジンコ?
Mazā Ujinko
Mother Tiny Maggot ウジンコ? is Japanese for the Male and Female Sheargrubs
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)
母體蛆蛆仔
Mǔtǐ Qūqū Zǐ
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)
母体蛆蛆仔
Mǔtǐ Qūqū Zǐ
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Koninginschaargruppie Queen sheargrub
Flag of France French Boufpon matrone Matron bridge-eater "Boufpon" is a portmanteau of "bouffe" (eat, grub) and "pont" (bridge)
Flag of Germany German Termitentos-Königin Termitentos Queen "Termitentos" is a corruption of "Termite"
Flag of Italy Italian Tarlo molare madre Mother molar woodworm "Tarlo" means "woodworm"
"Molare" may come from the molar teeth, in reference to how they "chew" bridges
Flag of South Korea Korean 엄마땅벼룩
Eomma-Ttang-Byeoruk
Mom Ground Flea
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Cupim-lacera rainha Queen shred termite
Flag of Spain Spanish Comején madre Mother termite

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]