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The '''Puffstool''' ({{j|ボケナメコ| Boke Nameko|Stupid {{w|Pholiota nameko|Nameko}}}}) is an [[enemy]] in {{p1}} and {{p4}} that appears to be a huge walking fungus, strongly resembling a red-capped bolete. It has twin antennae, a red-capped mushroom head, and a tender yellow torso which is vulnerable to [[Group move|swarming]]. Only minimal details of the creature's biology are supplied in-game.
The '''Puffstool''' ({{j|ボケナメコ| Boke Nameko|Stupid {{w|Pholiota nameko|Nameko}}}}) is an [[enemy]] in {{p1}} and {{p4}} that appears to be a huge walking fungus, strongly resembling a red-capped {{w|bolete}}. It has twin antennae, a red-capped mushroom head, and a tender yellow torso which is vulnerable to [[swarm]]ing. Only minimal details of the creature's biology are supplied in-game.


The Puffstool will try to run when attacked, but due to its stumpy legs clearly not being made for sprinting, it trips easily, landing on its head with its feet in the air. Since the cap is invulnerable to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] attacks (but not Olimar's [[punch]]), one must [[throw]] the Pikmin onto its undersection once it's on the ground. After a few seconds, the Puffstool will right itself up and blow out a purplish cloud of spores which cause a strange change in nearby Pikmin, which the Puffstool acts as a [[leader]] for.  
The Puffstool will try to run when attacked, but due to its stumpy legs clearly not being made for sprinting, it trips easily, landing on its head with its feet in the air. Since the cap is invulnerable to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] attacks (but not Olimar's [[punch]]), one must [[throw]] the Pikmin onto its undersection once it's on the ground. After a few seconds, the Puffstool will right itself up and blow out a purplish cloud of spores which cause a strange change in nearby Pikmin, which the Puffstool acts as a [[leader]] for.


In the original ''Pikmin'', [[Mushroom Pikmin|affected Pikmin]] turn purple, grow small brown mushroom caps on their stalks, and become aggressive. In ''Pikmin 4'', while the Puffstool cannot affect Pikmin in the same way as before, it can still [[Confusion|confuse]] Pikmin with its spores and cause them to jump around aimlessly (similar to the effects of the chemicals expelled by the [[Groovy Long Legs]]).
In the original ''Pikmin'', [[Mushroom Pikmin|affected Pikmin]] turn purple, grow small brown mushroom caps on their stalks, and become aggressive. In ''Pikmin 4'', while the Puffstool cannot affect Pikmin in the same way as before, it can still [[Confusion|confuse]] Pikmin with its spores and cause them to jump around aimlessly (similar to the effects of the chemicals expelled by the [[Groovy Long Legs]]).
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{{Notes|reel=y|voyage=y}}
{{Notes|reel=y|voyage=y}}
=== Dalmo's Notes ===
{{transcript|Come, let us ponder the Puffstool. This devious li'l bean releases spores that have a hallucinogenic effect on Pikmin. At the first inhale, affection sprouts, and they are drawn in closer. Then they breathe in more and more of the confusion-inducing spores. Soon they think of nothing but the Puffstool as they jump around... Boing, boing...bo...}}


===''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide description===
===''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide description===
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{{transcript|This fearsome fungus releases spores that can take over the central nervous system of Pikmin. Infected Pikmin immediately go insane, ruthlessly attacking Captain Olimar.|block=y}}
{{transcript|This fearsome fungus releases spores that can take over the central nervous system of Pikmin. Infected Pikmin immediately go insane, ruthlessly attacking Captain Olimar.|block=y}}


===''Pikmin 4'' Piklopedia Notes===
=== Dalmo's notes ===
*'''Dalmo's Notes'''
{{transcript|Come, let us ponder the Puffstool. This devious li'l bean releases spores that have a hallucinogenic effect on Pikmin. At the first inhale, affection sprouts, and they are drawn in closer. Then they breathe in more and more of the confusion-inducing spores. Soon they think of nothing but the Puffstool as they jump around... Boing, boing...bo...|block=y}}
{{transcript|Come, let us ponder the Puffstool. This devious li'l bean releases spores that have a hallucinogenic effect on Pikmin. At the first inhale, affection sprouts, and they are drawn in closer. Then they breathe in more and more of the confusion-inducing spores. Soon they think of nothing but the Puffstool as they jump around... Boing, boing...bo...|block=y}}


*'''Olimar's Notes'''
=== Olimar's notes ===
{{transcript|A type of Ambulofungus, the current working theory is that the Puffstool evolved from a more common species of fungus that gained animal-like characteristics over time, including the ability to walk.
{{transcript|A type of Ambulofungus, the current working theory is that the Puffstool evolved from a more common species of fungus that gained animal-like characteristics over time, including the ability to walk.


When it senses danger, it will scatter spores from under its cap, releasing a hallucinogen that confuses its attackers. The hallucinogenic compound in the spores is only effective against this species's natural enemies, the Pikmin, causing them to mistake it for their leader. Pikmin who fall into this trap are then used as workers to maintain nutrition or defenses for the Puffstool.|block=y}}
When it senses danger, it will scatter spores from under its cap, releasing a hallucinogen that confuses its attackers. The hallucinogenic compound in the spores is only effective against this species's natural enemies, the Pikmin, causing them to mistake it for their leader. Pikmin who fall into this trap are then used as workers to maintain nutrition or defenses for the Puffstool.|block=y}}


*'''Louie's Notes'''
=== Louie's notes ===
{{transcript|Flip upside down, and cook cap over a charcoal grill, low and slow. Once it starts to sweat, it's ready to eat.|block=y}}
{{transcript|Flip upside down, and cook cap over a charcoal grill, low and slow. Once it starts to sweat, it's ready to eat.|block=y}}


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{{guide}}
{{guide}}
{{see also|Mushroom Pikmin}}
{{see also|Mushroom Pikmin}}
In ''Pikmin'', to quickly dispatch the Puffstool, the player should bring a high number of [[Red Pikmin]] into its arena. First [[Group move|swarm]] its legs with a good chunk of Pikmin, though be careful when swarming because although the Puffstool flipping around won't harm Pikmin, in the GameCube and Wii versions, there is a chance that the [[Glitches in Pikmin#Crushing glitch|crushing glitch]] may happen. Don't throw the Pikmin before its fallen over, as they'll bounce off of its cap and return to the group. When attacking its torso, the Puffstool will try to run away but flip over, legs flailing. In this state, it can be killed by throwing all remaining Pikmin on top. It will die and appear to deflate, leaving its cap, which can be carried by 10 Pikmin to their Onion. If a player is looking to minimize the risk of losing Pikmin, it is recommended to attack only with the [[leader]]. Furthermore, the Puffstool has no attacks that could harm Olimar. (Note, however, that this may consume a fair amount of time.) Should you run the risk of being attacked, however, just run away until the spore cloud dissipates. While it is also possible to drop some [[Bomb rock|bomb rocks]] at its feet, due to the Puffstool always running, this tactic can be hard unless the creature is cornered. A successful explosion should sap away a quarter of its health if successful though.
In ''Pikmin'', to quickly dispatch the Puffstool, the player should bring a high number of [[Red Pikmin]] into its arena. First [[Group move|swarm]] its legs with a good chunk of Pikmin, though be careful when swarming because although the Puffstool flipping around won't harm Pikmin, in the GameCube and Wii versions, there is a chance that the [[Glitches in Pikmin#Crushing glitch|crushing glitch]] may happen. Don't throw the Pikmin before its fallen over, as they'll bounce off of its cap and return to the group. When attacking its torso, the Puffstool will try to run away but flip over, legs flailing. In this state, it can be killed by throwing all remaining Pikmin on top. It will die and appear to deflate, leaving its cap, which can be carried by 10 Pikmin to their Onion. If a player is looking to minimize the risk of losing Pikmin, it is recommended to attack only with the [[leader]]. Furthermore, the Puffstool has no attacks that could harm Olimar. (Note, however, that this may consume a fair amount of time.) Should you run the risk of being attacked, however, just run away until the spore cloud dissipates. While it is also possible to drop some [[Bomb rock]]s at its feet, due to the Puffstool always running, this tactic can be hard unless the creature is cornered. A successful explosion should sap away a quarter of its health if successful though.


In ''Pikmin 4'', the overall strategy of taking down the Puffstool remains mostly the same. The key difference lies in that its past [[Mushroom Pikmin|ability]] from ''Pikmin'' has been replaced with a different, still fairly unique [[Control|hazard]]. The Puffstool's spores now cause Pikmin to jump around it aimlessly, with the player being unable to whistle them out of this effect. Depending on where this effect takes place, this can potentially be hazardous due to the surrounding patches of sticky mold with poison mushrooms. On top of that, two [[Moldy Slooch|Moldy Slooches]] patrol the area, meaning that it is recommended to dispose of the enemy, sticky mold, and mushrooms in order to focus on the Puffstool. Unlike its less passive relative, the [[Toxstool]], the Puffstool will not actively attempt to revive the enemy, sticky mold, and/or mushrooms around it. Oatchi, in particular, is helpful against the Puffstool due to his immunity to its spores. If looking to battle it with just Pikmin, however, [[White Pikmin]] are recommended for the aforementioned Moldy Slooches, sticky mold, and mushrooms around the field. [[Ice Pikmin]] would also help due to their freezing ability negating the Puffstool's defenses and spore attack.
In ''Pikmin 4'', the overall strategy of taking down the Puffstool remains mostly the same. The key difference lies in that its past [[Mushroom Pikmin|ability]] from ''Pikmin'' has been replaced with a different, still fairly unique [[Control|hazard]]. The Puffstool's spores now cause Pikmin to jump around it aimlessly, with the player being unable to whistle them out of this effect. Depending on where this effect takes place, this can potentially be hazardous due to the surrounding patches of sticky mold with poison mushrooms. On top of that, two [[Moldy Slooch]]es patrol the area, meaning that it is recommended to dispose of the enemy, sticky mold, and mushrooms in order to focus on the Puffstool. Unlike its less passive relative, the [[Toxstool]], the Puffstool will not actively attempt to revive the enemy, sticky mold, and/or mushrooms around it. Oatchi, in particular, is helpful against the Puffstool due to his immunity to its spores. If looking to battle it with just Pikmin, however, [[White Pikmin]] are recommended for the aforementioned Moldy Slooches, sticky mold, and mushrooms around the field. [[Ice Pikmin]] would also help due to their freezing ability negating the Puffstool's defenses and spore attack.


==Locations==
==Locations==
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Making its debut in [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]], a single Puffstool can be found during the game's main campaign within [[The Forest Navel]], where it holds the [[Omega Stabilizer]]. Once defeated, its cap can be returned to an [[Onion]], where it will produce 30 Pikmin seeds. In the game's [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|Challenge Mode]], two more Puffstools can be found in [[The Distant Spring]]. According to early screenshots (as seen on the right), a Puffstool would have appeared in [[The Forest of Hope]] on the plateau overlooking the small body of water where the trio of [[Burrowing Snagret]]s are in the final game.
Making its debut in [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]], a single Puffstool can be found during the game's main campaign within [[The Forest Navel]], where it holds the [[Omega Stabilizer]]. Once defeated, its cap can be returned to an [[Onion]], where it will produce 30 Pikmin seeds. In the game's [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|Challenge Mode]], two more Puffstools can be found in [[The Distant Spring]]. According to early screenshots (as seen on the right), a Puffstool would have appeared in [[The Forest of Hope]] on the plateau overlooking the small body of water where the trio of [[Burrowing Snagret]]s are in the final game.


After an over two-decade-long absence from the series, the Puffstool returns in [[Pikmin 4]], being found within the game's final area: the [[Primordial Thicket]]. Similar to its appearance in ''Pikmin'', the Puffstool appears only once during the main campaign of ''Pikmin 4.'' Unlike in ''Pikmin'', however, bringing the Puffstool's cap back to the Onion yields 20 Pikmin seeds as opposed to 30. Curiously, however, while the Pikmin produced from the cap has decreased, the weight of the cap has increased from 10 to 12.
After an over two-decade-long absence from the series, the Puffstool returns in ''[[Pikmin 4]]'', being found within the game's final area: the [[Primordial Thicket]]. Similar to its appearance in ''Pikmin'', the Puffstool appears only once during the main campaign of ''Pikmin 4''. Unlike in ''Pikmin'', however, bringing the Puffstool's cap back to the Onion yields 20 Pikmin seeds as opposed to 30. Curiously, however, while the Pikmin produced from the cap has decreased, the weight of the cap has increased from 10 to 12.


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==Technical information==
==Technical information==
{{p1 enemy technical
{{p1 enemy technical
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|jpname    = {{j|アカボケオオナメコ|Aka Boke Ō Nameko|Red Stupid Big Nameko}}.
|jpname    = {{j|アカボケオオナメコ|Aka Boke Ō Nameko|Red Stupid Big Nameko}}.
|scientific = ''Fungirussus elasticis''. ''Fungirussus'' is a combination of “fungi” and ''russus'', Latin for red. ''Elasticis'' refers to the creature’s elastic cap. [[Canon#Debatable_canon|Unofficially]], in the ''Pikmin'' Player’s Guide, its scientific name is ''Aspergilla podronis''. ''Podronis'' may refer to the pods some fungus releases through gases, much like the Puffstool does to infect Pikmin.
|scientific = ''Fungirussus elasticis''. ''Fungirussus'' is a combination of “fungi” and ''russus'', Latin for red. ''Elasticis'' refers to the creature’s elastic cap. [[Canon#Debatable_canon|Unofficially]], in the ''Pikmin'' Player’s Guide, its scientific name is ''Aspergilla podronis''. ''Podronis'' may refer to the pods some fungus releases through gases, much like the Puffstool does to infect Pikmin.
|internal  = <code>KINOKO</code>. It is the Japanese word {{j|きのこ|kinoko|mushroom|f=tp}}.
|internal  = <code>KINOKO</code>. It is the Japanese word {{j|きのこ|kinoko|mushroom|f=tp}}. In ''Pikmin 4'', its internal name was changed to <code>BOKENAMEKO</code>.
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Puffstool flipped.jpg|A Puffstool that has flipped over, exposing its vulnerable underside.
Puffstool flipped.jpg|A Puffstool that has flipped over, exposing its vulnerable underside.
Puffstool spray.jpg|A Puffstol spraying its spores to confuse a Pikmin.
Puffstool spray.jpg|A Puffstol spraying its spores to confuse a Pikmin.
Puffstool corpse P4.jpg|The corpse of a Puffstool in the [[Piklopedia]].
Puffstool corpse P4.jpg|The corpse of a Puffstool in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
P4 Puffstool PT.jpg|A closer look at the Puffstool in Primordial Thicket.
P4 Puffstool PT.jpg|A closer look at the Puffstool in Primordial Thicket.
Puffstool_P4_Passive.jpg|A Puffstool unbothered by the player and their squad of Pikmin.
Puffstool_P4_Passive.jpg|A Puffstool unbothered by the player and their squad of Pikmin.
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*When it flips onto its cap, it makes the same sound as the [[Anode Beetle]] flipping over.
*When it flips onto its cap, it makes the same sound as the [[Anode Beetle]] flipping over.
*Occasionally, if Pikmin are carrying the remains back to the [[Onion]] in [[The Forest Navel]], they will be unable to cross some of the [[bridge]]s that lead back to base, rendering the remains uncollectable.
*Occasionally, if Pikmin are carrying the remains back to the [[Onion]] in [[The Forest Navel]], they will be unable to cross some of the [[bridge]]s that lead back to base, rendering the remains uncollectable.
*The Puffstool's ability to control Olimar's Pikmin with its spores is possibly based on a real fungus called {{w|cordyceps}}, whose spores take over an insect's nervous system and force it to help the mushroom.  
*The Puffstool's ability to control Olimar's Pikmin with its spores is possibly based on a real fungus called ''{{w|Cordyceps}}'', whose spores take over an insect's nervous system and force it to help the mushroom.
*In ''Pikmin'', despite the [[Mushroom Pikmin|Pikmin exposed the Puffstool's spores]] commonly being referred to as "Mushroom Pikmin" or "Puffmin," no official name has ever been given to them by Nintendo.  
*In ''Pikmin'', despite the [[Mushroom Pikmin|Pikmin exposed the Puffstool's spores]] commonly being referred to as "Mushroom Pikmin" or "Puffmin," no official name has ever been given to them by Nintendo.
*In ''Pikmin 4'', while the Puffstool doesn't have its unique [[Mushroom Pikmin|ability]] from ''Pikmin'', it and the [[Groovy Long Legs]] both share a unique defense mechanism to expel a chemical that causes Pikmin to jump around erratically, unable to be controlled. This hazard is not found anywhere else in the game and is unique in that it cannot be dispelled through whistling.
*In ''Pikmin 4'', while the Puffstool doesn't have its unique [[Mushroom Pikmin|ability]] from ''Pikmin'', it and the [[Groovy Long Legs]] both share a unique defense mechanism to expel a chemical that causes Pikmin to jump around erratically, unable to be controlled. This hazard is not found anywhere else in the game and is unique in that it cannot be dispelled through whistling.


Latest revision as of 20:52, September 27, 2024

Puffstool Icon used to represent the enemy on the wiki.
Render of a Puffstool from Pikmin 4.
Appears in Pikmin, Pikmin 4
Scientific name Fungirussus elasticis
Aspergilla podronis (Pikmin Player's Guide)
Family Sporovid
Areas The Forest Navel, Primordial Thicket
Caves None
Challenge Mode stages The Distant Spring
Dandori Challenge stages None
Dandori Battle stages None
Attacks Game icon for Pikmin articles.: Possess Pikmin
Game icon for Pikmin 4 articles.: Confuses Pikmin

The Puffstool (ボケナメコ?, lit.: "Stupid Nameko") is an enemy in Pikmin and Pikmin 4 that appears to be a huge walking fungus, strongly resembling a red-capped bolete. It has twin antennae, a red-capped mushroom head, and a tender yellow torso which is vulnerable to swarming. Only minimal details of the creature's biology are supplied in-game.

The Puffstool will try to run when attacked, but due to its stumpy legs clearly not being made for sprinting, it trips easily, landing on its head with its feet in the air. Since the cap is invulnerable to Pikmin attacks (but not Olimar's punch), one must throw the Pikmin onto its undersection once it's on the ground. After a few seconds, the Puffstool will right itself up and blow out a purplish cloud of spores which cause a strange change in nearby Pikmin, which the Puffstool acts as a leader for.

In the original Pikmin, affected Pikmin turn purple, grow small brown mushroom caps on their stalks, and become aggressive. In Pikmin 4, while the Puffstool cannot affect Pikmin in the same way as before, it can still confuse Pikmin with its spores and cause them to jump around aimlessly (similar to the effects of the chemicals expelled by the Groovy Long Legs).

In Pikmin 4, a poisonous relative to the Puffstool named the Toxstool was introduced that, while possessing some differences in its coloration and behavior, mostly shares the same general physical characteristics and behavior to that of the Puffstool.

Stats[edit]

Game Weight Max.
carriers 		Seeds Value Health Regen.
Pikmin 10 20 30 N/A 2500 Unknown
Pikmin 4 12 24 20 20[note 1] 15000 No
  1. ^ This enemy cannot be delivered to the S.S. Beagle in-game. This information is obtained from the Piklopedia.

Notes

Olimar's voyage log

“This creature's cap is elastic, negating any Pikmin attacks. Attacking its lower torso works better, but the puffstool lets out spores that turn the Pikmin into mushrooms, which then attack me! They return to normal when shaken off.”

Reel notes

“Many consider this walking fungus a delicacy.”

Pikmin Official Player's Guide description[edit]

“Red sporovids seem to have developed higher functions than other fungi, as evidenced by the protruding reproductive organs on their caps. These organs act much like a flower would on a normal plant. This species appears to be able to separate for a short time from the fungal colony to which it belongs. This occurs when the mushroom cap has reached a certain size and the spore sac is full. It will then sever its connection to the colony to walk around a limited area to spread the spores. This walking form can no longer absorb nutrients from the colony, but if the released spores contact another living creature, spore-encased fungal filaments will begin an explosive cycle of reproduction within the host, taking over its central nervous system. The host will be controlled by the red sporovid within its area of activity. Edible, considered a delicacy. Referred to as "punchstool" in some locales.”

“Chase the puffstool and crowd your Pikmin around its feet to topple the mushroom. When it's upside-down, toss Pikmin onto its stem. If the puffstool flips back over, its cap will tremble—the telltale sign that it's about to release poisonous spores. Retreat or the spores will turn your Pikmin into zombies.”

Pikmin Nintendo Power booklet description[edit]

“This fearsome fungus releases spores that can take over the central nervous system of Pikmin. Infected Pikmin immediately go insane, ruthlessly attacking Captain Olimar.”

Dalmo's notes[edit]

“Come, let us ponder the Puffstool. This devious li'l bean releases spores that have a hallucinogenic effect on Pikmin. At the first inhale, affection sprouts, and they are drawn in closer. Then they breathe in more and more of the confusion-inducing spores. Soon they think of nothing but the Puffstool as they jump around... Boing, boing...bo...”

Olimar's notes[edit]

“A type of Ambulofungus, the current working theory is that the Puffstool evolved from a more common species of fungus that gained animal-like characteristics over time, including the ability to walk.

When it senses danger, it will scatter spores from under its cap, releasing a hallucinogen that confuses its attackers. The hallucinogenic compound in the spores is only effective against this species's natural enemies, the Pikmin, causing them to mistake it for their leader. Pikmin who fall into this trap are then used as workers to maintain nutrition or defenses for the Puffstool.”

Louie's notes[edit]

“Flip upside down, and cook cap over a charcoal grill, low and slow. Once it starts to sweat, it's ready to eat.”

Pikmin Garden[edit]

Text

“キノコが動物的な性質を獲得し、歩けるようになった歩菌類の一種。幻覚作用のある胞子をふりまいてピクミンを捕らえ、ワーカーとして使役する。

特徴 その1 歩くキノコ

菌糸が筋肉のように発達し、歩くことができる。
(Image text: 足が短く、転びやすい)

特徴 その2 胞子をふりまく

ピクミンを混乱状態におちいらせて護衛や栄養の確保などに利用する。

特徴 その3 美味である

傘の部分が食用に適している。日光に当てて乾燥させると、うまみ成分やビタミンが増加する。”

Translation

“A type of Ambulofungus, which has gained animal-like characteristics and is able to walk. It captures Pikmin by scattering hallucinogenic spores and uses them as workers.

Feature #1: Walking mushroom

Its hyphae have developed like muscles, allowing it to walk.
(Image text: Its legs are short and it falls easily)

Feature #2: Scattering spores

It puts Pikmin into a state of confusion and uses them as guards and to maintain nutrition.

Feature #3: Delicious

The cap part is edible. When dried in the sun, the umami and vitamins increase.”

Strategy[edit]

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

See also: Mushroom Pikmin.

In Pikmin, to quickly dispatch the Puffstool, the player should bring a high number of Red Pikmin into its arena. First swarm its legs with a good chunk of Pikmin, though be careful when swarming because although the Puffstool flipping around won't harm Pikmin, in the GameCube and Wii versions, there is a chance that the crushing glitch may happen. Don't throw the Pikmin before its fallen over, as they'll bounce off of its cap and return to the group. When attacking its torso, the Puffstool will try to run away but flip over, legs flailing. In this state, it can be killed by throwing all remaining Pikmin on top. It will die and appear to deflate, leaving its cap, which can be carried by 10 Pikmin to their Onion. If a player is looking to minimize the risk of losing Pikmin, it is recommended to attack only with the leader. Furthermore, the Puffstool has no attacks that could harm Olimar. (Note, however, that this may consume a fair amount of time.) Should you run the risk of being attacked, however, just run away until the spore cloud dissipates. While it is also possible to drop some Bomb rocks at its feet, due to the Puffstool always running, this tactic can be hard unless the creature is cornered. A successful explosion should sap away a quarter of its health if successful though.

In Pikmin 4, the overall strategy of taking down the Puffstool remains mostly the same. The key difference lies in that its past ability from Pikmin has been replaced with a different, still fairly unique hazard. The Puffstool's spores now cause Pikmin to jump around it aimlessly, with the player being unable to whistle them out of this effect. Depending on where this effect takes place, this can potentially be hazardous due to the surrounding patches of sticky mold with poison mushrooms. On top of that, two Moldy Slooches patrol the area, meaning that it is recommended to dispose of the enemy, sticky mold, and mushrooms in order to focus on the Puffstool. Unlike its less passive relative, the Toxstool, the Puffstool will not actively attempt to revive the enemy, sticky mold, and/or mushrooms around it. Oatchi, in particular, is helpful against the Puffstool due to his immunity to its spores. If looking to battle it with just Pikmin, however, White Pikmin are recommended for the aforementioned Moldy Slooches, sticky mold, and mushrooms around the field. Ice Pikmin would also help due to their freezing ability negating the Puffstool's defenses and spore attack.

Locations[edit]

Some regular Pikmin and some Mushroom Pikmin near a Puffstool in an early version of the game.

Making its debut in Pikmin, a single Puffstool can be found during the game's main campaign within The Forest Navel, where it holds the Omega Stabilizer. Once defeated, its cap can be returned to an Onion, where it will produce 30 Pikmin seeds. In the game's Challenge Mode, two more Puffstools can be found in The Distant Spring. According to early screenshots (as seen on the right), a Puffstool would have appeared in The Forest of Hope on the plateau overlooking the small body of water where the trio of Burrowing Snagrets are in the final game.

After an over two-decade-long absence from the series, the Puffstool returns in Pikmin 4, being found within the game's final area: the Primordial Thicket. Similar to its appearance in Pikmin, the Puffstool appears only once during the main campaign of Pikmin 4. Unlike in Pikmin, however, bringing the Puffstool's cap back to the Onion yields 20 Pikmin seeds as opposed to 30. Curiously, however, while the Pikmin produced from the cap has decreased, the weight of the cap has increased from 10 to 12.

Technical information[edit]

Pikmin technical information (?)
Internal name kinoko
HP 2500

Other information[edit]

Naming[edit]

See more: Sporovid family#Naming.
  • Common name: Puffstool. It is a combination of "puff", referring to how it blows out spores, and "toadstool" (mushroom), referring to its appearance. The "puff" can also come from the name "puffball" which is given to any fungi in the division Basidiomycota.
  • Japanese nickname: ボケナメコ?, lit.: "Stupid Nameko". A nameko is a type of mushroom, and the adjective stupid is because of its appearance and behavior, mostly over how it trips when running away.
  • Japanese name: アカボケオオナメコ?, lit.: "Red Stupid Big Nameko".
  • Scientific name: Fungirussus elasticis. Fungirussus is a combination of “fungi” and russus, Latin for red. Elasticis refers to the creature’s elastic cap. Unofficially, in the Pikmin Player’s Guide, its scientific name is Aspergilla podronis. Podronis may refer to the pods some fungus releases through gases, much like the Puffstool does to infect Pikmin.
  • Internal names: KINOKO. It is the Japanese word きのこ? (lit.: "mushroom"). In Pikmin 4, its internal name was changed to BOKENAMEKO.
  • Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese ボケナメコ?
Boke Nameko		 Stupid Nameko
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 呆呆菇
Dāidāi Gū		 Stupid Mushroom
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 呆呆菇
Dāidāi Gū		 Stupid Mushroom
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Strompelzwam Stumbleshroom
Flag of France French Champispore Portmanteau of champignon (mushroom) and spore
Flag of Germany German Puffmorchel Puffed Morel
Flag of Italy Italian Amanita panciuta Potbellied amanita
Flag of South Korea Korean 멍텅버섯
Meongteong Beoseot		 Stupid Mushroom
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Cogupança Mushbelly The name is a portmanteau of "cogumelo" (mushroom) and "pança" (belly)
Flag of Spain Spanish Seta de esporas Spore mushroom

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  • The Puffstool seen from the intro to the Primordial Thicket.

    The Puffstool seen from the intro to the Primordial Thicket.

  • An idle Puffstool looking towards the player.

    An idle Puffstool looking towards the player.

  • A Puffstool that has flipped over, exposing its vulnerable underside.

    A Puffstool that has flipped over, exposing its vulnerable underside.

  • A Puffstol spraying its spores to confuse a Pikmin.

    A Puffstol spraying its spores to confuse a Pikmin.

  • The corpse of a Puffstool in the Piklopedia.

    The corpse of a Puffstool in the Piklopedia.

  • A closer look at the Puffstool in Primordial Thicket.

    A closer look at the Puffstool in Primordial Thicket.

  • A Puffstool unbothered by the player and their squad of Pikmin.

    A Puffstool unbothered by the player and their squad of Pikmin.

  • Red Pikmin attacking a Puffstool.

    Red Pikmin attacking a Puffstool.

  • A Puffstool with a large amount of confused Pikmin around it.

    A Puffstool with a large amount of confused Pikmin around it.

  • A defeated Puffstool from a different angle.

    A defeated Puffstool from a different angle.

Trivia[edit]

  • If the player kills the Puffstool as it begins to get up, it will still do so and release its spores with its health, indicating it is dead; a similar effect occurs when a Wollyhop is defeated when jumping.
  • The Puffstool is one of the enemies with which the crushing glitch happens fairly regularly, with the frequency increased in the Wii version of the game.[source needed]
  • There is an enemy in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap called the Puffstool, which has a similar look and size; however, they have different Japanese names, so the reference may have been added in localization.
  • When it flips onto its cap, it makes the same sound as the Anode Beetle flipping over.
  • Occasionally, if Pikmin are carrying the remains back to the Onion in The Forest Navel, they will be unable to cross some of the bridges that lead back to base, rendering the remains uncollectable.
  • The Puffstool's ability to control Olimar's Pikmin with its spores is possibly based on a real fungus called Cordyceps, whose spores take over an insect's nervous system and force it to help the mushroom.
  • In Pikmin, despite the Pikmin exposed the Puffstool's spores commonly being referred to as "Mushroom Pikmin" or "Puffmin," no official name has ever been given to them by Nintendo.
  • In Pikmin 4, while the Puffstool doesn't have its unique ability from Pikmin, it and the Groovy Long Legs both share a unique defense mechanism to expel a chemical that causes Pikmin to jump around erratically, unable to be controlled. This hazard is not found anywhere else in the game and is unique in that it cannot be dispelled through whistling.

See also[edit]

Bosses
Pikmin Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret • Armored Cannon Beetle Armored Cannon Beetle • Puffstool Puffstool • Beady Long Legs Beady Long Legs • Goolix Goolix • Mamuta Mamuta • Smoky Progg Smoky Progg • Emperor Bulblax Emperor Bulblax
Pikmin 2 Empress Bulblax Empress Bulblax • Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret • Beady Long Legs Beady Long Legs • Emperor Bulblax Emperor Bulblax • Giant Breadbug Giant Breadbug • Pileated Snagret Pileated Snagret • Man-at-Legs Man-at-Legs • Ranging Bloyster Ranging Bloyster • Waterwraith Waterwraith • Segmented Crawbster Segmented Crawbster • Raging Long Legs Raging Long Legs • Titan Dweevil Titan Dweevil
Pikmin 3 Armored Mawdad Armored Mawdad • Vehemoth Phosbat Vehemoth Phosbat • Sandbelching Meerslug Sandbelching Meerslug • Scornet Maestro Scornet Maestro • Quaggled Mireclops Quaggled Mireclops • Plasm Wraith Plasm Wraith
Baldy Long Legs Baldy Long Legs • Bug-Eyed Crawmad Bug-Eyed Crawmad • Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret • Shaggy Long Legs Shaggy Long Legs
Pikmin 4 Foolix Foolix • Empress Bulblax Empress Bulblax • Emperor Bulblax Emperor Bulblax • Groovy Long Legs Groovy Long Legs • Waterwraith Waterwraith • Gildemander Gildemander • Snowfake Fluttertail Snowfake Fluttertail • Giant Breadbug Giant Breadbug • Man-at-Legs Man-at-Legs • Sovereign Bulblax Sovereign Bulblax • Smoky Progg Smoky Progg • Ancient Sirehound Ancient Sirehound
Porquillion Porquillion • Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret • Crusted Rumpup Crusted Rumpup • Hermit Crawmad Hermit Crawmad •Bug-Eyed Crawmad Bug-Eyed Crawmad • Baldy Long Legs Baldy Long Legs • Toxstool Toxstool
Tusked Blowhog Tusked Blowhog • Puffy Blowhog Puffy Blowhog • Masterhop Masterhop • Arctic Cannon Beetle Arctic Cannon Beetle • Mammoth Snootwhacker Mammoth Snootwhacker • Dwarf Bulborb Dwarf Bulborb • Bulborb Bulborb • Jumbo Bulborb Jumbo Bulborb • Titan Blowhog Titan Blowhog • Blizzarding Blowhog Blizzarding Blowhog • Horned Cannon Beetle Horned Cannon Beetle
Hey! Pikmin Bulborb Bulborb • Long Water Dumple Long Water Dumple • Armurk Armurk • Electric Cottonade Electric Cottonade • Queen Shearwig Queen Shearwig • Fiery Blowhog Fiery Blowhog • Luring Slurker Luring Slurker • Emperor Bulblax Emperor Bulblax • Berserk Leech Hydroe Berserk Leech Hydroe
Pikmin enemies
Armored Cannon Beetle Armored Cannon Beetle • Beady Long Legs Beady Long Legs • Breadbug Breadbug • Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret • Dwarf Bulbear Dwarf Bulbear • Dwarf Bulborb Dwarf Bulborb • Emperor Bulblax Emperor Bulblax • Fiery Blowhog Fiery Blowhog • Goolix Goolix • Honeywisp Honeywisp • Iridescent Flint Beetle Iridescent Flint Beetle • Mamuta Mamuta • Pearly Clamclamp Pearly Clamclamp • Puffstool Puffstool • Puffy Blowhog Puffy Blowhog • Female Sheargrub Female Sheargrub • Male Sheargrub Male Sheargrub • Shearwig Shearwig • Smoky Progg Smoky Progg • Spotty Bulbear Spotty Bulbear • Bulborb Spotty Bulborb • Swooping Snitchbug Swooping Snitchbug • Water Dumple Water Dumple • Wolpole Wolpole • Wollyhop Wollyhop • Yellow Wollyhop Yellow Wollyhop
Pikmin 4 enemies
Dwarf Bulborb Dwarf Bulborb • Albino Dwarf Bulborb Albino Dwarf Bulborb • Bulborb Bulborb • Jumbo Bulborb Jumbo Bulborb • Dwarf Orange Bulborb Dwarf Orange Bulborb • Orange Bulborb Orange Bulborb • Dwarf Bulbear Dwarf Bulbear • Spotty Bulbear Spotty Bulbear • Dwarf Frosty Bulborb Dwarf Frosty Bulborb • Frosty Bulborb Frosty Bulborb • Fiery Bulblax Fiery Bulblax • Whiptongue Bulborb Whiptongue Bulborb • Bulborb Larva Bulborb Larva • Empress Bulblax Empress Bulblax • Emperor Bulblax Emperor Bulblax • Sovereign Bulblax Sovereign Bulblax • Fiery Blowhog Fiery Blowhog • Watery Blowhog Watery Blowhog • Snowy Blowhog Snowy Blowhog • Titan Blowhog Titan Blowhog • Blizzarding Blowhog Blizzarding Blowhog • Tusked Blowhog Tusked Blowhog • Armored Cannon Larva Armored Cannon Larva • Horned Cannon Beetle Horned Cannon Beetle • Arctic Cannon Larva Arctic Cannon Larva • Arctic Cannon Beetle Arctic Cannon Beetle • Female Sheargrub Female Sheargrub • Male Sheargrub Male Sheargrub • Mama Sheargrub Mama Sheargrub • Shearwig Shearwig • Shearflea Shearflea • Joustmite Joustmite • Flighty Joustmite Flighty Joustmite • Swooping Snitchbug Swooping Snitchbug • Skitter Leaf Skitter Leaf • Desiccated Skitter Leaf Desiccated Skitter Leaf • Fiery Dweevil Fiery Dweevil • Anode Dweevil Anode Dweevil • Hydro Dweevil Hydro Dweevil • Iceblown Dweevil Iceblown Dweevil • Venom Dweevil Venom Dweevil • Arachnode Arachnode • Baldy Long Legs Baldy Long Legs • Man-at-Legs Man-at-Legs • Groovy Long Legs Groovy Long Legs • Anode Beetle Anode Beetle • Iridescent Flint Beetle Iridescent Flint Beetle • Doodlebug Doodlebug • Iridescent Glint Beetle Iridescent Glint Beetle • Mitite Mitite • Skutterchuck Skutterchuck • Skeeterskate Skeeterskate • Muckerskate Muckerskate • White Spectralids White Spectralids • Yellow Spectralids Yellow Spectralids • Red Spectralids Red Spectralids • Snowfake Fluttertail Snowfake Fluttertail • Creeping Chrysanthemum Creeping Chrysanthemum • Startle Spore Startle Spore • Breadbug Breadbug • Giant Breadbug Giant Breadbug • Gildemandwee Gildemandwee • Gildemander Gildemander • Miniature Snootwhacker Miniature Snootwhacker • Mammoth Snootwhacker Mammoth Snootwhacker • Sunsquish Sunsquish • Foolix Foolix • Downy Snagret Downy Snagret • Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret • Waddlequaff Waddlequaff • Scorchcake Scorchcake • Shockcake Shockcake • Freezecake Freezecake • Puffstool Puffstool • Toxstool Toxstool • Moldy Dwarf Bulborb Moldy Dwarf Bulborb • Moldy Slooch Moldy Slooch • Pyroclasmic Slooch Pyroclasmic Slooch • Bearded Amprat Bearded Amprat • Mamuta Mamuta • Porquillion Porquillion • Honeywisp Honeywisp • Puffy Blowhog Puffy Blowhog • Icy Blowhog Icy Blowhog • Withering Blowhog Withering Blowhog • Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat • Greater Spotted Jellyfloat Greater Spotted Jellyfloat • Wolpole Wolpole • Yellow Wollyhop Yellow Wollyhop • Wollyhop Wollyhop • Chillyhop Chillyhop • Masterhop Masterhop • Water Dumple Water Dumple • Puckering Blinnow Puckering Blinnow • Pricklepuff Pricklepuff • Waddlepus Waddlepus • Aristocrab Offspring Aristocrab Offspring • Peckish Aristocrab Peckish Aristocrab • Grubchucker Grubchucker • Hermit Crawmad Hermit Crawmad • Bug-Eyed Crawmad Bug-Eyed Crawmad • Crusted Rumpup Crusted Rumpup • Pearly Clamclamp Pearly Clamclamp • Toady Bloyster Toady Bloyster • Bloomcap Bloyster Bloomcap Bloyster • Bogswallow Bogswallow • Waterwraith Waterwraith • Smoky Progg Smoky Progg • Ancient Sirehound Ancient Sirehound • Moss Moss
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